Family, church, and commercial cemeteries, both past and present, with address and phone number (with available). Reference is made to the location and availability of records. Softbound, 76 pages
In 1906 Allegheny City was annexed to Pittsburgh and two years later the pattern of wards was modified and many street names changed because of duplication. Maps show both old and new names of streets, and old and new ward boundaries. A necessary tool for census and city directory research. Oversize, wire bound, 50 11″…
The Superintendent of every coal mine in Pennsylvania was required to send to the Mine Inspector an annual report listing fatal accidents occurring within their district for the previous year. This volume includes a summary of those published reports for the western bituminous counties of Pennsylvania for the years 1888 through 1897. Entries include the…
Also known as Fatal and Nonfatal Accidents in the Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Districts, 1898-1901. A summary of annual published reports to the Mine Inspector by the Superintendent of every coal mine in the western bituminous counties of Pennsylvania for the years 1898 through 1901. Entries include name, date of accident and/or death, location of accident,…
This publication lists over 14,000 names from marriage returns performed by ministers, aldermen, and justices of the peace in Pittsburgh from 1870-1875. Alphabetical by groom with an index to brides. Vol. 1, groom surnames A-G. Softbound. 228 pages.
This publication lists over 14,000 names from marriage returns performed by ministers, aldermen, and justices of the peace in Pittsburgh from 1870-1875. Alphabetical by groom with an index to brides. Vol. 2, groom surnames H-M. Softbound. 228 pages.
This publication lists over 14,000 names from marriage returns performed by ministers, aldermen, and justices of the peace in Pittsburgh from 1870-1875. Alphabetical by groom with an index to brides. Vol. 3, groom surnames N-Z. Softbound. 225 pages.
Prior to 1906, Allegheny City was an independent entity separate from the City of Pittsburgh. Information includes place of birth for bride and groom, the residence of each, age, race, occupation, date of marriage, and the name of the person performing the ceremony. 2,500 entries. Includes a separate listing of alderman and ministers with their…
An excellent alphabetical listing of the names of individuals who received pensions from various wars, compiled from five volumes of List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883. Volumes 1: Allegheny, Beaver, and Lawrence counties. Volume 2: Armstrong, Fayette, Green, Indiana, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties. Volume 3: Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Forest,…
Contains the personal stories of over 275 Civil War soldiers and sailors as told in their own words. Serves as a methodology resource for anyone doing Civil War research. Coil bound. 210 pages.
Abstracts of every news item and advertisement of genealogical interest from the first newspaper west of the Alleghenies, including marriages, deaths, indentured servants, runaway slaves, estates, land sales, etc. 366 pages
Abstracts of every news item and advertisement of genealogical interest from the first newspaper west of the Alleghenies, including marriages, deaths, indentured servants, runaway slaves, estates, land sales, etc. Copyright 1988. 377 pages. Published by Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society. ONLINE ORDERS and DIGITAL DOWNLOAD PDF ONLY. BE SURE TO PROVIDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS TO RECEIVE…
Extant (surviving) voter lists for the City of Pittsburgh, beginning in 1805 and extending to the 1850s. Over 13,000 names. Softbound. Published by Western Pennsyvlania Genealogical Society. 164 pages.
This alphabetical list of Presbyterian churches, past and present lists address, plus type, content, and location of each extant church record. Includes names of early ministers. Softbound. 74 pages.
Lists congregations and traces the history, locations, names and denominational changes of dissenting churches in Allegheny County. Softbound. 41 pages.
Lists 3,500 students enrolled in the Civil War Soldiers’ Orphan Schools of Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Crawford, Fayette, Mercer, and Westmoreland counties in 1876. Gives dates of birth, admission, and discharge, and home post office address when not in school. Contains significant genealogical remarks about many children. Brief description and history of the orphan schools. Both…
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