Fresh to the internet from an old prominent kentucky estate. Contains chronolgy, map, countybycounty information. Book of the centuries, official publication of the cumberlandcarlisle bicentennial celebration. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Archives founded in 1750, cumberland county is one of the oldest counties in the commonwealth of pennsylvania and maintains over 260 years of official records. An avid researcher, she has lectured extensively and has written several books and papers on cumberland county history including a history and genealogy of. There are many types of census records for cumberland county guide you in researching your family tree. Cumberland county, pennsylvania quarter session dockets. Showing 1 19 results of 19 for search cumberland county pa.
Sep 03, 20 the rolling fields and quiet towns of cumberland county, pennsylvania, belie its dynamic history. Cumberland county, pa official website official website. Antique american history book 1800 census nash county north carolina. The rolling fields and quiet towns of cumberland county, pennsylvania, belie its dynamic history. History of cumberland county, pennsylvania book, 1982. History of cumberland and adams counties, pennsylvania. Cumberland county, new jersey was created on 1748 from salem county. Apr 30, 2015 located and verified by the cumberland county county chapter of the d. In the 19thcentury, villages began popping up around streams due to the rise of waterpowered mills and other industries.
Volumes can be found in the historical society library and can be purchased via the online store. Founded in 1750, cumberland county is one of the oldest counties in the commonwealth of pennsylvania and maintains over 260 years of official records. Book of the centuries, official publication of the cumberland carlisle bicentennial celebration. Cumberland valley historical society we are located in the old elementary school in centerville, pa take route 220 south to. It was itself the parent county, in whole or in part, of bedford, franklin, perry, and mifflin counties, all of which are situated in south central pennsylvania. The county was named in honor of prince william, duke of cumberland 17211765, second son of george ii of england and military victor at the battle of culloden in 1746. Cumberland county land records at cumberland county, pennsylvania usgenweb archives including a surname list of cumberland county warrantees of land 17501874. In order to get from the villages to the farms that provided all the raw materials, covered bridges. Located and verified by the cumberland county county chapter of the d. Cumberland county archives is dedicated to managing and preserving records created by the countys various governmental offices and departments. Mortality schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Cumberland county, virginia genealogy familysearch wiki. Cumberland county history, our awardwinning journal, has been published. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages.
From slaves who escaped to freedom through underground railroad stations in shippensburg and boiling springs to a telephonelike invention created by lower allens daniel drawbaugh a full decade before the patent of alexander graham bell, the pages of cumberland countys history conceal long. About cumberland county, pennsylvania quarter session dockets 17501785 cumberland county, pennsylvania was formed from lancaster county in 1750. Carlisle genealogy in cumberland county, pa usa 1,060,369 pennsylvania 62,615 cumberland county 1,250 carlisle 291 note. Cumberland county historical society carlisle 2020 all. Lancaster county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy. View all hotels near cumberland county historical society on tripadvisor. From home school opportunities to summer camps, we make history fun, compelling and useful. World war i draft registration cards, 19171918 cumberland.
Familyhart online database this is an online family database containing over 843,000 records, mostly of pennsylvania dutch extraction. Cumberland county has progressed from its beginnings as a riverfront distribution center to a highly commercialized area offering a variety of services to its citizens. Cumberland county was also home to the fleming family, which included judge john fleming and his son judge william fleming from 1749 until the eastern portion was detached to form powhatan county in 1777, mosby. Cumberland county history the journal cumberland county. Cumberland county is included in the harrisburg carlisle, pa metropolitan statistical area. Cumberland county library system 400 bent creek blvd, suite 150, mechanicsburg, pa 17050 ph. Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 cumberland co. Cumberland county, pa the local yellow pages directory.
The cumberland county historical society, founded in 1874, is dedicated to collect, preserve, interpret and promote the rich history. Historic pittsburgh collection is a digital collection that provides an opportunity to explore and research the history of pittsburgh and the surrounding western pennsylvania area on the. History of cumberland and adams counties, pennsylvania database online. Martha stambaugh reeder, age 97, of mechanicsburg, was called home on monday, april 20, 2020. First families of cumberland county cumberland county. A short history of carlisle, pennsylvania, 17511936 family history library. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. World war i draft registration cards, 19171918 cumberland county source. Presently, cumberland county has a population close to 319,431 and encompasses approximately 661 square miles. Guardrail work will be performed nightly from approximately 8 p. Gettysburg college, musselman library, special collections. On thursday, february 25, 2016, concerned citizens came together at wegmans cafe to discuss the recent events surrounding the bell tavern, silver spring township, cumberland county, pa. Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. It was itself the parent county, in whole or in part, of bedford, franklin, perry, and mifflin counties, all.
History of bedford, somerset and fulton counties, pa. Commonwealth of pennsylvania, department of environmental resources, topographic and geologic survey. Each map and book showing the location of land ownership in 18th century cumberland county. History of cumberland county, pennsylvania book, 1879. Cumberland county is a county located in the commonwealth of virginia, united states. We can also put you in touch with local historians who may be able to provide guidance. Apr 24, 2020 martha stambaugh reeder, age 97, of mechanicsburg, was called home on monday, april 20, 2020. Cumberland county archives is dedicated to managing and preserving records created by the countys various governmental offices and. Softcover journal issue, light shelfwear to covers. Guide to cumberland county, pennsylvania ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. Genealogy resources at the cumberland county public library if you have specific inquiries regarding family names or records, you can call us at 2708642207 to speak with a staff member. The county is named for william augustus, duke of cumberland, second son of king george ii of great britain. History of adams county pennsylvania, part 3, including biographical sketches from history of cumberland and adams counties, pennsylvania. Cloth and costume 1750 to 1800 cumberland county pennsylvania.
Cumberland county, pennsylvania quarter session dockets 17501785. Full text of history of cumberland and adams counties. Containing history of the counties, their townships, towns, villages, schools, churches, industries, etc portraits of early settlers and prominent men. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Box 8 1 courthouse circle cumberland, va 230400008 phone. Because of the deteriorating condition of the original transcriptions in the librarys collection, the state library has made the decision to transcribe the records. Taverns of cumberland county, pennsylvania, 17501840 heritage. Bucher, cumberland county, pennsylvania, 17631768 family history library. Cumberland county historical society the collection includes cumberland county historical records, manuscripts and rare books, pennsylvania records.
This county is available for adoption if you have the desire to help transcribe genealogical data and place it online for the free use of all researchers, volunteer information is available here this county currently does not have a host. Cumberland county historical society and hamilton library association, 1982 cumberland county pa. Cumberland county was established in 1749 from goochland county. Antique pennsylvania genealogy history book 1700s cumberland. Marriage licenses, 18901915 in pennsylvania and new jersey, church and town records collection ancestry church records, 17871868 poplar lutheran church cumberland county, pennsylvania family history library. Biographical annals of cumberland county, pennsylvania. Martha was born on saturday, july 1, 1922, in green park, pa to the late ruth morrow stambaugh and. The lancaster county pa genweb project, has numerous maps, church records, local histories, family histories, and other genealogical and historical information for lancaster county.
The cumberland county, pennsylvania histories book collection is a group of 9 books that detail the history of cumberland county primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Cumberland county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch. Many records related to land and property can be found at the cumberland county archives throughout their record collections, many of which are available online. Cumberland county has a large number of public records available online. In 1984, with the publication of our very first journal, cchs has been successful in promoting a wider interest in local history. Cumberland county history, our awardwinning journal, has been published regularly by cchs for over 25 years. Map db m16093 hm pennsylvania cumberland county, carlisle carlisle public square before the erection of cumberland county 1750 this site was the intersection of the indian trail leading from mountain to mountain across groghans gap westward. Cumberland county demonstrates fiscal accountability and provides cost effective services to the public. Shippensburg historical society, 1976 shippensburg pa. Guide to cumberland county, pennsylvania ancestry, genealogy and family history. What cumberland county, pa census records are available. The creation of cumberland county, pennsylvania elizabeth v.
Welcome to cumberland county pennsylvania history and genealogy. Spend a day meandering through winding back roads to the 15 beautiful covered bridges this county has to offer. Cumberland county, pennsylvania public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. Cumberland county, pennsylvania public records directory. Cumberland county pennsylvania historical markers the. Richard, history of cumberland and adams counties, pennsylvania. Details about antique pennsylvania genealogy history book 1700s cumberland county estate. History of cumberland and adams counties, pennsylvania books. The history and topography of dauphin, cumberland, franklin. Taxes paid from 1736 to 1749 earliest list of taxables in cumberland county first settlers in the north valley taxables in the county in 1762 early settlers wild animals and fish customs and habits formation of townships and boroughs lands. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more.
This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. The county is located in the south central section of the state. Additional records may be available by contacting the office responsible for them. Many records stored at the courthouse are now available online. The county was named in honor of prince william, duke of cumberland 17211765, second son of george ii of england and military victor at the battle of culloden in 1746 cumberland county is bordered by gloucester county north, atlantic county northeast, cape may county southeast, kent county, delaware west. Marriage licenses, 18901915 in pennsylvania and new jersey, church and town records collection ancestry. Cumberland county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy. Passionately preserving antique and vintage for over twenty five years buy with. Archives historical records nonactive, permanent records primarily pre1950 of various cumberland county offices and departments. This county is available for adoption if you have the desire to help transcribe genealogical data and place it online for the free use of all researchers, volunteer information is available here. Cumberland valley historical society centerville, pa. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
From slaves who escaped to freedom through underground railroad stations in shippensburg and boiling springs to a telephonelike invention created by lower allens daniel drawbaugh a full decade before the patent of alexander graham bell, the pages of cumberland county s history conceal long. Volumes can be found in the historical society library and can be purchased via the online store combined first families index pdf. Book printed material the history and topography of dauphin, cumberland, franklin, bedford, adams, and perry counties pennsylvania. Cumberland county has progressed from its beginnings as a riverfront distribution center to a highly commercialized area offering a.
History of cumberland county, pennsylvania conway phelps. Perry county is one of cumberland valleys scenic neighbors. The state library has undertaken a project to transcribe and provide online access to cumberland county cemetery and other records transcribed by jeremiah zeamer in the early 1900s. As the fastest growing county in pennsylvania, we look for opportunities to lower costs and modernize the delivery of services. History of pennsylvania, statistical and miscellaneous matter. Full text of history of cumberland and adams counties, pennsylvania. This fourth edition has a title page with double line border.
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