This is a collection of various historical and genealogical reference works on Pennsylvania.  These references cover 1000's of individuals, and are an excellent way to start or continue research focused on PA.  

This material was scanned from original publications and will be provided as text searchable PDFs (unless noted in description). You will receive an email with the download link after purchasing online. These files can be read using many PDF reader programs (Windows / Mac / Linux), however Adobe Reader or Acrobat are recommended.

Muncy Pennsylvania (1884, O. H. Bailey & Co.)

This is a detailed image from birds-eye perspective of the town of Muncy, Lycoming County, PA in the year 1884.  It details streets, homes, businesses, churches, etc., providing a unique view of the town and wider area.  (File is not Text-Searchable)

Breed Publishing Co's Directory of the Pennsylvania Railroad From Sunbury to

Williamsport For the Year 1897.  (Breed Publishing Co., 1897, 266 pages)

This is a business and resident directory encompassing Sunbury, Northumberland, Montandon, Lewisburg, Milton, Watsontown, Dewart, Montgomery and Muncy. The residential directory information is arranged alphabetically and list the primary resident, their occupation and street address.  At the end is a classified business and trade direction of the same area.

Life and Times of Robert Robb, Esq. Muncy Township,

Lycoming County, Pa. (John F. Meginness, 1899, 51 pages)

This brief publication was written as a memorial to the Robb Family, early settlers of Lycoming County, PA

1826-1936 Souvenir Program - Muncy Home Coming Celebration

(Muncy Rotary Club, 1936, 88 pages)

This publication is a souvenir of the "Muncy Home Coming Celebration", essentially a centennial celebration for the town.  It contains a history of the town from pre-settlement times to the present (1936).  It also contains a number of photographs in and around the town, a program of the events of the celebration and many ads for local businesses.

Official Program Semi-Centennial Old Home Week 1887-1937 Montgomery PA

(Semi-Centennial Publicity Committee, 1937, 84 pages)

This is a history and program of the 50th anniversary celebration of Montgomery, Lycoming County, PA.  It contains a brief historical sketch of the borough of Montgomery and Lower Lycoming County including a few historic photographs of the area.  It also outlines the events associated with the 50th anniversary celebration, along with numerous ads for local businesses.

Minute Book of the St. James Church, Muncy, Penna

(Anonymous, 1947, 40 pages)

This booklet commemorates the 150th year of this Lycoming County, church.  It contains a history of the church along with some photographs of the church and its members.

100th Anniversary of Hughesville 1852-1952

(Hughesville Celebration Committee, 1952, 75 pages)

This booklet was published as a centennial history of the town of Hughesville, Lycoming County, PA in 1952.  It includes a program of the events of the centennial celebration as well as a history of the town and surrounding area.  It included a number of historic photographs of the town and its people, as well as many ads for local businesses.

1955 Canusarago (Senior Class of 1955, 1955, 116 pages)

This is the 1955 Yearbook for the Muncy-Muncy Creek High School, Lycoming County, PA.  It is primarily a record of the Senior class for 1955 but also covers the Junior, Sophomore and Freshmen classes as well.  Additional photographs are included for Middle and Elementary school classes through to Kintergarden.  These class photographs also include the school at Pennsdale. The end of the publication has numerous ads for local businesses who patronized the publication of the yearbook.  The yearbook also features handwritten notes, comments, etc., from members of the school classes.

Souvenir Program Montgomery Diamond Jubilee

(Montgomery Diamond Jubilee Association Inc., 1962, 100 pages)

This is a 75th anniversary history of Montgomery, Lycoming County, PA from 1887-1962.  It contains a history of the area and borough as well as a program of the events of its 75th anniversary celebration.  There are a number of photographs of scenes around the area and many ads for local businesses.

1965 Canusarago (Senior Class of Muncy High School, 1965, 128 pages)

This is the 1965 Yearbook for the Muncy High School, Lycoming County, PA.  It is primarily a record of the Senior class for 1965 but also covers the Junior, Sophomore, Freshmen, 8th and 7th Grade classes as well.  The end of the publication has numerous ads for local businesses who patronized the publication of the yearbook.  The yearbook also features a few handwritten notes, comments, etc., from members of the school classes.

One Hundred Seventy-Fifth Anniversary First Methodist Church,

Muncy, Pennsylvania (Anonymous, 1966, 14 pages)

This is a brief account of the history of this Lycoming County church, including a list of pastors from 1791-1966, and also a few photographs of the church and its ministers.

This is Muncy (Junior Chamber of Commerce of Muncy, Penna, 1966, 110 pages)

This is a bicentennial history of the town of Muncy, Lycoming County, PA up to the year 1966.  It outlines the history of the town and gives a detailed description of the town as of the date of publication.  It includes numerous photographs of the town and surrounding area.  This is an excellent resource for historical or genealogical research in this area.

Canusarago 67 (Anonymous, 1967, 136 pages)

This is the 1967 Yearbook for the Muncy High School, Lycoming County, PA.  It is primarily a record of the Senior class for 1967 but also covers the Junior, Sophomore, Freshmen, 8th and 7th Grade classes as well.  The end of the publication has numerous ads for local businesses who patronized the publication of the yearbook.  The yearbook also features a few handwritten notes, comments, etc., from members of the school classes.

Bicentennial - Sesquicentennial Borough of Muncy 1776-1976

(Bicentennial-Sesquicentennial Committee, 1976, 103 pages)

This is  a bicentennial - sesquicentennial history of the borough of Muncy, Lycoming County, PA written in 1976.   The village of Muncy was settled in 1776 and incorporated as a borough 50 years later.  This publication provides a program of the events associated with its celebration.  It also relates a chronological history of the borough, citing important events through its 200 years.  Along with the historical information, there are also numerous photographs of Muncy's homes and other buildings, as well as some of its residents participating in the bicentennial celebration.

Montgomery Area Bicentennial Celebration

(Intrada Publishing Company, 1976, 68 pages)

This is a history of Montgomery, Lycoming County, PA, written for the US Bicentennial in 1976.  According to the foreword, the purpose of the publication was an attempt to preserve some of the memories of the area, but also to inspire for the future by looking to the past.  It presents a schedule of events associated with the celebrations.  It then presents the historical accounts of the area including brief sketches of the surrounding townships.  The historical sketch covering Montgomery itself is much more in depth, presenting various accounts from throughout the history of the town and vicinity.  Also included are numerous photographs of the area and its residents.

Pillar of Community Strength – A History of Muncy’s Places of Worship

(Mrs. Paul E. Toms III, 1976, 64 pages)

This is a brief history of the churches and places of worship that have historically served the communities in and around Muncy, Lycoming County, PA. Many of the sketches include lists of pastors and some include photographs of the buildings.