Land and land records were of vital importance to early settlers, and although our state has. Visit the chester county department of health for the latest updates on covid19 in chester county. Lost tales from the delaware and brandywine valleys mark e. Chris pielli was elected chester county recorder of deeds in november 2019 and was sworn into office in january 2020.
Tscheschter kaundi, colloquially known as chesco, is a county in the u. Neither of these publications was issued in book form, and they are now very rare. The chester county historical society also jointly administers the county archives see above. What chester county, pa census records are available. In 1789, delaware county was formed from the eastern part of chester county, and chester became the new county seat. Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Pennsylvania history an illustrated history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania, political and military, from its earliest settlement to the present time harrisburg, pa. Beth israel congregation chester county, pa 6104588550. Lapp, records of the courts of chester county, pennsylvania danboro, pennsylvania richard t. In 1788, the chester county seat was moved from chester to west chester. I found it in the fred folder at the chester county historical society, 225 n high street, west chester pa 19380. Books in our collection include genealogies, as well as local, county and state histories for pennsylvania and surrounding states including new jersey. Modern interpretation of jewish heritage beth israel. Southern chester county in vintage postcards pa postcard history series martha carsongentry, paul rodebough on. The history center includes a museum, library, photo archives, and museum shop. Chester county, as one of the original pa counties, is a fascinating place where many of the events that shaped our nation took place.
Residents also had to travel great distances to reach the courthouse. History of chester county, pennsylvania, with genealogical and biographical sketches j. History of chester county, pennsylvania, with genealogical and biographical sketches. History of chester county, pennsylvania, with genealogical. Extracted from the book history of chester county by j. As of the 2010 census, the population was 498,886, increasing by 5. There are many types of census records for chester county guide you in researching your family tree. Just scroll down a bit to find the bios which are listed alphabetically. In the heart of historic west chester, pa, the chester county historical society cchs preserves and shares the remarkable story of the areas past. Full text of history of chester county, pennsylvania, with. Early church records of chester county, pennsylvania book.
The most empowering story line of a family tied together by the power of unconditional love. Chester county pennsylvania genealogy is part of the pennsylvania history and genealogy project. The chester county, pennsylvania histories book collection is a group of 25 books that detail the history of chester county primarily in the 19th and early 20th. The book which just came out in late august 2018 is available on amazon. Books by gilbert cope author of history of chester county. And while many other faiths eventually were part of chester county, its origins are firmly based in the. Cchs is a nonprofit educational organization that connects you through our premier collections of decorative arts, manuscripts and. The hidden history of chester county and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Cchs is a nonprofit educational organization that connects you through our premier collections of. Chester county took its place among the digital elite this week, when it was presented with a digital counties survey award that recognizes the most innovative digital counties in the nation. History of chester county, pennsylvania, with genealogical and biographical sketches by futhey.
Chester county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch. Biographical and portrait cycopedia of chester county, pennsylvania, comprising a historical sketch of the county by samuel t. If you have information about this county you would like to place online, then please contact me using the contact form on this website. Goshen monthly meeting contains records of marriages, births and deaths 17221800, alphabetically arranged. This month, july, 2018, a book on growing up in chester during ww2 is just out. Chester county historical society, west chester, pa. The help book i ii the help book health care access. Borrow lean on me to join the united states book club, together we read, running february 19 march 4. Welcome to delaware county pa history website the areas largest archived website for historical photos, maps, and genealogical resources.
Borrow lean on me by national bestselling author, pat simmons, to join the u. Baldwins book barn rare, used, out of print, antiquarian. Chester county ranks 10th among the us 3,000plus counties. Deeds, 16881865 chester county, pa official website. She lives near the new jersey archives, and will work on families who were on both sides of the delaware river. The first deed was recorded in this office in 1688.
Here lots more information there in addition to the biographies. Chester county historical society the history center 225 n. Below are lists and links to information regarding this office, its history, as well as other sources related to the rich history of chester county and pennsylvania. He lectured extensively on many different topics concerning chester county and also authored potters and potteries of chester county in 1945, chester county clocks and their makers in 1947, and covered bridges of chester county in 1976. Chester city originally settled in 1644 asupland, the name was changed to chester in 1682. The lenape indian area, swedes settled the area followed by the dutch and william penn, who had a fleet of ships that landed in philadelphia. My name is dennis partridge and i am the county coordinator. The chester county recorder of deeds office has a long history of faithfully serving the residents of this county since 1688. This history is presented in a free e book chester county and its people edited by wilmer w. C4f998 history of chester county, pennsylvania, 3 1924 005 8 518 the. Building on over a century of rich synagogue history, beth israel continues to foster jewish living and learning, as well as religious observance and a strong sense. Chester county court records at chester county, pennsylvania pagenweb archvies online.
A complete listing of the chester county biographies is locatated at the genweb archives. The chester county historical society in west chester, pa. A full description of the great tornado in chester county, pa. In 1728, residents living in the backwoods of chester county complained that thieves, vagabonds, and ill people had infested the rural areas of what is now lancaster county and petitioned for the creation of a new county. See more ideas about chester, old photos and delaware county. Internet archive bookreader history of chester county, pennsylvania, with genealogical and biographical sketches. House of representatives from 201618, said he and his family have been taking advantage of the many outdoor trails and greenways in chester county. The help book iii quick reference pages the following is a list of nonemergency contact numbers for administrative purposes only. Family history and genealogy resources by surname chester county, pennsylvania biographies. Southern chester county in vintage postcards pa postcard. Chester county, pennsylvania, birth index, 1852 1855, 1893 1907 free. This way i know that i can borrow the book whenever i need it from the library. Find hundreds of getaway ideas through out brandywine.
Chester county, pennsylvania, death index, 18411957 free. Chester county, pa pennsylvania history genealogy directory 25. In 1789, delaware county was formed from the eastern part of chester county, and chester. Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
William penn arrived aboard the welcome in 1682, from when we may date the beginnings of chester county. Explore over 300 years of history through rare documents, photographs, and newspapers in our research library, seven galleries filled with engaging exhibitions, and special school and public. Recorder of deeds chester county, pa official website. Wiley, revised and edited by winfield scott garner, published by the gresham publishing company, philadelphia, pa, 1893. Click on amazon to go to the link to purchase the book. Gilbert cope has 22 books on goodreads with 40 ratings. History of chester county, pennsylvania pa by ancestor search. James collection chester county historical society. Abell press, 1957, by mary beale hitchens page images at hathitrust. Our current recorder of deeds is chris pielli, esq. Fran will search records and analyze family history from the 1600s to 2000s in eastern pennsylvania, with emphasis on bucks, chester, lehigh, montgomery, northampton, and early philadelphia counties. On march 5, 1795, the borough of chester, which had been governed under the charter granted by penn in 1701 was incorporated by the pennsylvania assembly. Its in times like this when my wife and i are most thankful that we are raising our family in bucolic chester county, roe said. Chester and its vicinity, delaware county in penna.