I will serve as your personal tour guide as we travel back in time on a nostalgic visit throughout fayette county. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Fayette county is located in southwestern pennsylvania, adjacent to maryland and west virginia. Cwaas books published by cumberland and westmorland antiquarian and. Memoirs of general lafayette with an account of his visit to america, and of his reception by the people of the united states. An explanation of sacred native american trails in the lafayette area. Many books on the history of cumberland and westmorland have been written since nicolson and burn published their history in 1777 but their two volumes have never been entirely superseded. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Historic sites westmoreland county, pa official website. The historic pittsburgh book collection contains publications from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries that document pittsburgharea history and culture.
Nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of. Westmoreland county, pennsylvania was a hot bed of pioneering activity and indian scrimmages in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. A local history post on my genealogy of the hoovers, wilsons, miners and hatfields in bullskin and upper tyrone townships of fayette county and also somerset pennsylvania fayette westmoreland forgotten history. History of fayette county, pennsylvania internet archive. Pennsylvanias westmoreland county was formed by an act of assembly, approved by governor richard penn, on february 26, 1773.
Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Genealogical and personal history of fayette county. 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. Ive always hoped to find a forgotten stash of hardearned money, but, at least for me, the treasure has proved elusive. People start genealogy researching their family history for many different reasons. History of the county of westmoreland, pennsylvania books. The westmoreland county historical society, founded in 1908, is a 501 c 3 nonprofit educational organization dedicated to acquiring and managing resources related to the history of westmoreland county and using these resources to encourage a diverse audience to make connections to the past, develop an understanding of the present, and provide direction for the future. He lived here in the old days and finds his residence in texas.
Although, i find that certain details have remained a bit sketchy, there really are many extra details involved, and some of these are not posted on previous relatives and ancestor posts of past fayettewestmoreland forgotten history articles for the simple reason that they were not known then. The cochrans had married into the strickler family that owned. Most of the images in this book are quite rare and have never been published. Sorley rebuts almost every word in general westmoreland s book, and stays on track, giving a reference for each statement. Dennis is a retired history teacher and a very active member of the fayette county historical society. Weve also included a few books written by working women scientists with a passion for their jobs and areas of study jellyfish and the universe. Although it may be only a minor issue, i had planned to include more research material, but needed to get the new fayete westmoreland forgotten history post uploaded. Everyday objects like postcards and letters are common. Ricks is it possible that the riddle of americas military failure in vietnam has a oneword, oneman answer. Thanks to those who responded to my 62598 post, same subject as above,concerning author james veech. Westmoreland county originally included the presentday counties of fayette, washington, greene and parts of. Fayette historical society the fayette county historical.
The lands of westmoreland county were claimed by both virginia and pennsylvania. This post delineates the known history of delaware indian chief, captain jacobs or tewea, of the mid1700s, who was associated with kittanning, including his traditional association with westmoreland and fayette counties in southwestern pa. It is to be hoped the subject will still be of some enjoyment helping lead to an educational experience. History of the county of westmoreland, pennsylvania, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men. Every year, hundreds of family historians stop by to learn about their local heritage. Buy the history and antiquities of the counties of westmorland and cumberland by j. If youre perusing our stacks for something new and different, here are some history books that were recently catalogued. Where, it is safe to judge, rigdon and spalding were collecting their mail at the nearby post office. The pennsylvania room maintains a large collection of books and binders dedicated to the history of individual families. Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more. Records of the first lutheran church, greensburg, westmoreland county, pennsylvania. I, myself, can relate somewhat to the pride that would be felt.
The general who lost vietnam reprint by lewis sorley isbn. More new books added to general collection historical. Washington himself, by far the most famous of the washington family, had claims to various scenic and quality surveyed lands in this once disputed area of southwestern pennsylvania, including much of perryopolis, decided that. Westmoreland county vital records can be found at the pennsylvania office of vital records has copies of birth and death records since 1906 and death records. Podcast for kids nfb radio 101 sermon podcast pauping off all steak no sizzle podcast church of the oranges daily chapel spring 2012. With an appendix and glossary by joseph nicolson, richard burn, samuel taylor coleridge isbn. The intent is to have online records and information available through the eservices of the fayette county row offices and fayette county records department. William westmoreland, we will never know what went wrong in the vietnam war. Forgotten military history books remembered on abebooks. For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can be found at the top of this page or under menu on mob. Westmoreland is a great book, a classic by an author who knows his subject well and. Closson press westmoreland county, the 19th century and before. We hope all who live here will come to appreciate what we have and will join in the effort to preserve this valuable heritage. Welcome to westmoreland county pennsylvania history and genealogy.
Addressing the seemingly dogged entanglement in south vietnam with general william westmoreland, brig. Westmoreland countys deep coal mining history will be explored during a march 14 program at the westmoreland history education center at historic hannas town on forbes trail road in hempfield. This five book cd chronicles the history and people that settled, fought and lived in westmoreland county during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The act also designated that the courts should be held at the house of robert hanna until a court house could be built. Westmoreland county was founded on february 26, 1773 and was the first county in the colony of pennsylvania west of the allegheny mountains. In its 220 years, the history is rich, the stories many, the value great. French and indian war overview fayette westmoreland forgotten history. May 31, 2014 in chapter 15, on page 157 of the history of westmoreland, the whiskey insurrection is a term which has been usually applied to a series of unusual and unlawful and violent acts committed principally in 1794, but to some extent in previous years by inhabitants of the counties of washington, allegheny, westmoreland and fayette.
History of westmoreland county, pennsylvania volume 1. Stories relate that the manuscript lay neglected for a long time at the print shop where robert patterson dealt in book printing and book sellig between 1819 and 1850. I highly recommend readers read a soldier reports first, and then read westmoreland. I wasnt sure when i started if it would be possible. Ancestors and descendants of william and nancy huston galbraith of westmoreland county, penn. Early land abstracts fayette and westmoreland counties, pa. This is the second volume of a reprint of this important history. History of westmoreland county volume 1 chapter 16. Go ahead, sit back, relax a moment with your favorite brew and join us here at my homey site for a scenic discussion where youre always welcome. Notes on the pennsylvania virgina land dispute and the early history of southwestern pennsylvania. Reaching beyond the surface to penetrate the enigma of general william c. We have fully integrated the flow within the post office display and provide travel and regional tourism information to visitors and travelers to westmoreland county.
Margins are tight with some text cut off in the gutter. Men living in what is now fayette county then westmoreland county. I wanted to join the daughters of the american revolution. History of the county westmoreland county, pa official. This article is about the facts of the spanish influenza written in the book, had anyone in fayette county seen the spanish lady, written by dennis ballas, a lifelong resident of german township. Sorley rebuts almost every word in general westmorelands book, and stays on track, giving a reference for each statement. With biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, volume 1 george dallas albert l. The history and antiquities of the counties of westmorland.
Genealogical and personal history of fayette county, pennsylvania. Many of these publications were printed in small numbers often by their authors and thus may be hard to find. Every name index to history of fayette county, pennsylvania. Springhill township, fayette county, pennsylvania wikipedia. Westmoreland county historical society guidestar profile. Page 300 nothing doubting but at the general resurrection i shall receive the same again by the mighty power of god. Biographical and historical cyclopedia of westmoreland county, pennsylvania by gresham, john m. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere.
This is a blog about local history in fayette and westmoreland counties in southwestern pennsylvania with photos and stories. In addition to information at the original museum, the museum has also moved county visitor information into the westmoreland mercantile general store. Westmoreland is a great book, a classic by an author who knows his subject well and tells the story without hesitation. Pennsylvania westmoreland county heritage books, inc. And as touching such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased god to bless me in this life i give, demise, and dispose of the same in the following manner and form.
Forgotten fayette, westmoreland veterans get recognition. Westmoreland, lewis sorley gathers the recollections of westys army colleagues, the mans personal papers, and official records to tell the story of a general who has remained opaque despite the. Lannie dietle, the author of, in search of the turkey foot road has been kind enough to write an article to be posted for my blog, fayette westmoreland forgotten history. The westmoreland county community college chapter of phi theta kappa ptk, a national honor society serving twoyear colleges and associate degree granting institutions, recently achieved fivestar status. History of westmoreland county volume 1, chapter 16. Westmoreland county, pennsylvania genealogy records. The pennsylvania room is an expansive history and genealogy collection with a fayette county focus. Westmoreland county originally included the presentday counties of fayette, washington, greene and parts of beaver, allegheny, indiana and armstrong counties. Formed from bedford county 26 february 1773 county seat. The old roads of westmoreland county were in reality marked out by the indians long before the first white man came here. Old westmoreland a history of western pennsylvania during.
Old pictures old photos vintage photographs vintage photos happy halloween halloween party vintage halloween photos history books family history. The westmoreland historical society, is located in the old schoolhouse in westmoreland, new hampshire. Marriages and deaths from greensburg, westmoreland county, pennsylvania newspapers, 18211886. An examination of the villages of moyer and pennsville of northern fayette county, pennsylvania along with the coke ovens and fire clay production along with other old memories. In chapter 15, on page 157 of the history of westmoreland, the whiskey insurrection is a term which has been usually applied to a series of unusual and unlawful and violent acts committed principally in 1794, but to some extent in previous years by inhabitants of the counties of washington, allegheny, westmoreland and fayette. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading history of westmoreland county, pennsylvania volume 1. Create an account increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about sign in. Researched and written over a 3year period by lafayette resident doug conarroe, 80026. Nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of westmoreland.
We are pleased to collect and preserve the personal history of fayette county. Springhill township was one of the original townships of fayette county, having been erected by the court of quarter sessions of the county at the first term, held in december 1783. History of the county of westmoreland, pennsylvania. History of westmoreland county, pennsylvania database online. Historic pittsburgh book collection historic pittsburgh. Forgotten toll houses of westmoreland county the toll gates of route 31 come on in and make a pit stop on fayette westmoreland forgotten history and let life slow down for a couple of minutes. Reassessing american strategy in vietnam, by gregory a. Westmoreland county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy. In 1682, william penn began a settlement in his province at philadelphia. Westmoreland is a great book, a classic by an author who knows his subject well. History of the county of westmoreland, pennsylvania, philadelphia, l. Boucher, 1918 581 pages, indexed, illustrated, searchable bonus book history of the county of westmoreland co. Westmoreland is a great book, a classic by an author who knows his su.
Biographical and historical cyclopedia of westmoreland. Westmoreland honor society chapter achieves 5star status through service to college, community. Philadelphia, bucks, and chester counties were formed by william penn when the province was formed in 1682. The records department is working under a grant with the row offices of fayette county. Biographical and historical cyclopedia of westmoreland county. Photocopy lines and markings appear in the scanning. Its title embraces the territory in westmoreland county at its formation in 1773, a region now generally known as southwestern pennsylvania. In this fascinating book, jem duducu shines light on the strange, obscure and often hilarious moments of history that would otherwise be lost forever. Centralia, pennsylvania a coal mining ghost town, where a fire has been burning underground for years. I believe that you will be truly impressed by the hundreds of photographs as well as the facts and information compiled wihtin each historical caption. History of westmoreland county, pennsylvania volume 1 kindle edition by jordan, john woolf, boucher, john newton. Go beyond todays popular writers to take a look at some notable but forgotten military history books.
Full text of history of westmoreland county, pennsylvania. Pat stefano presented a special ceremony to thank and honor fayette and westmoreland county vietnam war era veterans, mias, kias and pows, along with their families. Page 208 gentlemen, it did not happen to me to be born in a log cabin. Nancy has 2,046 books on goodreads, and is currently reading the vintage wren. Johns harrolds united church of christ family history library greensburg death records. This collection is comprised of texts selected from the collections of several of our partner institutions. You can continue your search by clicking on the links to head to our online catalog discover. Some have been transcribed, others have been scanned into images and many of them are still incomplete. In the meantime, please view our useful quick links. Apr, 2010 biographical and historical cyclopedia of westmoreland county, pennsylvania by john m. Where can find westmoreland county birth, marriage, divorce and death records.
Pennsylvania county histories and pennsylvania biographies this is a compilation of pennsylvania county, township and borough histories and biographical sketches that are on the web. This book, published in association with the cumbria county history trust. While tearing apart walls in some of the older homes, ive found all kinds of tidbits about a buildings history and the people that lived in it. This photo is from the first childrens home that was located on highland avenue, uniontown, pa. The work includes a complete history of westmoreland county as it formerly existed, up until washington, fayette and. Others use our variety of resourcesincluding books, county records, and microfilmed newspapersto research events as distant as the french and indian war. General westmoreland combines a career biography with a personal history. He must have been a remarkable man, who recorded for posterity not only historical facts but a feeling for the early days of fayette county. All of the province of pennsylvania was granted by charles ii of england to william penn.
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