Contains chronolgy, map, countybycounty information. History of washington county, pennsylvania digital pitt. Western pennsylvania genealogical society quarterly, 17. Boyd crumrine author of history of washington county pa. The washington county library system is made up of 14 independent libraries working together to make washington county, pennsylvania a fantastic place to live and do business. Washington county, pa courthouse, historical society. Court of common pleas of washington county, pennsylvania. Washington county historical society museum washington. History of the city of washington and washington county, pennsylv. At the date of its organization, july 15th, 1781, it was bounded on the north by strabane township, east by bethlehem township, south by morgan township a township of greene county since 1796. The town of charleroi got its name from the belgian city of charleroi. Abstracts of all wills 17761841 naming will maker, date will was made, probate date, witnesses, beneficiaries, and any specifics that might be of genealogical value.
Washington is a city in and the county seat of washington county, pennsylvania, united states, within the greater pittsburgh region in the southwestern part of the state. To submit material for the website or to report a broken link, start your subject line with wcpa followed by specific subject and email me at. The contents of this book is intended to portray the development of the county, sidebyside with the history of its past. The clerk of orphans court is responsible for performing the administrative record keeping duties of that court. We are happy to introduce you to our landscape and the history of the making of the town. Washington county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch. Index to will books, 17811939 washington county pennsylvania state archives index to accounts, 17811850 family history library inventories of estates 17761781 and record of marks, receipts, and certificates of freedom 17891790 family history library. There lived many belgian immigrants in the monongahela area at the end of the 19th. Book printed material commemorative biographical record of washington county.
Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your washington county ancestors. History washington washington county historical society. Another history of washington county, including biographical sketches of some 800 persons. With biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men hardcover january 1, 1978 by boyd crumrine author. American local history network washington county genealogy project source. Washington county outline of townships map from usgenweb archives map project. History of washington county, pennsylvania, 1871 included in u. Oct 26, 2020 washington county history take a guided tour around washington county for the experience of a lifetime. A compromise extending the 1767 masondixon line was proposed 31 august 1779, ratified by pennsylvania 19 november 1779 and by virginia 23 september 1780, and physically run and marked 23 august 1785. All papers pertaining to adoptions are filed in this office. Carved from the western section of westmoreland county, it was formed to allow the inhabitants of the area west of the monongahela river to have more convenient courts and public offices, rather than the inconvenience.
Washington county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy. Explore the worlds largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records and resources. Washington county little washington pennsylvania genealogy and family history. Usgenweb washington county history and genealogy source. It lies to the south of allegheny county, and is north of greene county. With biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men hardcover january 1, 1978 by boyd crumrine author 3. Roman catholic 100 years of the pittsburgh catholic diocese 1843 1943. Some pioneers of washington county, pa a family history, 1902 by francis smith reeder. Genealogical society sw pa washington county history. The historic newspaper indexing project began in 1980 as an aid to patrons researching washington county history and genealogy. There are many types of census records for washington county guide you in researching your family tree. View images from the collections of allegany, garrett and washington counties historical societies and individuals of the three counties. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. History of washington county, pennsylvania historic pittsburgh.
Acheson at the farmers picnic, stouts grove, east finley township, washington county, pennsylvania, august 19, 1909. If you know of or have a book that is not included here, please email me at. Genealogy 8 history 5 marriage records 4 registers of births, etc 4 cemeteries 2 taxation 2 american newspapers 1 more. Washington county historical society, washington, pa. History of washington county, pennsylvania, by earle r. First under virginia as yohogania, ohio, or augusta county until 1781. History of washington county, pennsylvania, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men. Osterling company of pittsburgh, is registered as a national landmark. Washington county is part of the pittsburgh, pa metropolitan statistical area. Index main home page for washington county pa genealogy and. Mortality schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Southwestern pennsylvania commission outline of washington county pa map. Each library has its own library director and board to help run the library, but they share access to each others catalogs through waggin, as well as those in. Carved from the western section of westmoreland county, it was formed to allow the inhabitants of the area west of the monongahela river to have more convenient courts and public offices, rather than the inconvenience and hardship of being so far remote from the seat of justice.
It includes portraits and biographical sketches of representative men of each era, as well as illustrations of their homes and their surroundings, showing the county at the time this book was first printed in 1882. Discover delightful childrens books with amazon book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new amazon book box prime. About history of washington county, pennsylvania this book contains an in depth history of washington county, pennsylvania beginning in 1910. The lands of westmoreland county were claimed by both virginia and pennsylvania. County and regional histories and atlases collection ancestry. Parts of both counties were once included in washington county.
No ads on this outside website are endorsed by the pagenweb. Encyclopedia of genealogy and biography of the state of pennsylvania, vol. The county was created on march 28, 1781, from part of westmoreland county. Book printed material some pioneers of washington county, pa. Grimes research library is open to the public by appointment tuesday through friday, 11. Abstracts of washington county, pennsylvania will books 15 bob and mary closson recompiled by permission of the citizens library of washington, pennsylvania. Washington county pa probate records lds genealogy. Welcome to our washington county family history research page. Washington is a city in and the county seat of washington county, pennsylvania, united states, within the greater pittsburgh region in the southwestern part of the. Genealogy resources at wcfl washington county free library. Commemorative biographical record of washington county, library. Aug 05, 2012 history of washington county, pennsylvania with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men this edition was published in 1882 by h.
The city of washington is the county seat of washington county and is located at 401030 north, 80152 west 40. History of the counties of mckean, elk, cameron and potter, pennsylvania, j. Search usa pennsylvania washington county washington county. Feb 04, 2016 20th century history of the city of washington and washington county, pennsylvania and representative citizens. Bookprinted material some pioneers of washington county, pa. The town of basset, later renamed washington, served as the site of the first county courthouse, a log structure built in 1787. A history of delaware county, pennsylvania, and its people 3 volumes in 1. In the original record of this county its name is written aimwell. The following is a bibliography of all of the books, booklets and pamphlets pertaining to history or family genealogy that i could find with an emphasis on washington county, pennsylvania. The city and county were both named after american revolutionary war leader george washington, who eventually became the first president of the united states. History of washington county, pennsylvania, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men by crumrine, boyd, 18381916 ed. County history washington county, pa official website.
History of washington county, pennsylvania 1882 edition. When you find your ancestors tracts, your first step is to check two sources for details about their lives. On march 28, 1781, washington county was created by an act of the pennsylvania general assembly, and named in honor of general george washington. History 35 biography 10 sources 4 whiskey rebellion, pa. This book is a nice supplement to the beers work as it was written 20 years later. The county is home to washington county airport, located three miles 5 km southwest of washington. History of washington county, pennsylvania with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men this edition was published in 1882 by h. The washington county historical society stands ready to help you explore and discover this remarkable history. Boyd crumrine is the author of history of washington county pa, with biographical sketches 3.
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