Sherman Day

United States - Pennsylvania - Genealogy Books


 

Sherman Day has the following 2 genealogy books:

HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
Containing a copious selection of the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc. relating to its history and antiquities, both general and local, with topographical descriptions of every county and all larger towns in the state. The first section is a brief outline history starting with Indian tribes through first Dutch and Swedish settlers and then provides a brief history of the colony of William Penn. Next, arranged alphabetically, are county by county historical descriptions. Sources include: personal and secondary accounts, anecdotes, and. Numerous biographical sketches detail the men and women who lived this history. - United States - Pennsylvania -
 
HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA A Copius Selection of the Most Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, Anecdotes, Etc. Relating to Its History and Antiquities
This book relates to the history of the Keystone State of Pennsylvania through the memorable moments of its counties. Coverage extends to all sixty-eight present day counties except for the newly created: Blair, Elk, Forest, Fulton, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Montour, Snyder, and Sullivan. Outlines the history of Pennsylvania, including the role of the Dutch and Sweded, William Penns colony, and the Revolutionary War. The majority of the book is related to the vast history of each county. Some primary sources are included such as colonial correspondence, accounts of colleges, and biographical sketches. - United States - Pennsylvania -
 
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