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.  

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Historical Discourse, Delivered at Buffalo Church, Buffalo X Roads,

Union Co., PA, June 15, 1876 (Rev. Isaac Grier, 1876, 27 pages)

This is a copy of the discourse given in 1876 as a centennial history of the area and the beginnings of Buffalo Church, at Buffalo Crossroads in Union County.  It relates many details of the area's early history including its settlers.

Mifflinburg, Union County, PA. (1884, O. H. Bailey & Co.)

This is a view of the town of Mifflinburg looking north.  The birds-eye also contains two illustrations of prominent homes of the town at the bottom of the map.  

Historical Address Given at the Seventh Annual Pilgrimage to the

Old Buffalo Church (F. B. Everitt & W. G. Finney, ~1915, 4 pages)

This is a record of an address given on the history of Old Buffalo Church, a historic church in Union County, PA.  This address focuses on the Scotch-Irish who imported and established in America Presbyterianism.  It also includes some discussion of early pioneers of the area who were involved in this work.

Historical Address Given at the Eighth Annual Pilgrimage to the

Old Buffalo Church, Union County, PA. (Frank B. Everitt, ~1916, 3 pages)

This is a record of an address given on the history of Old Buffalo Church, a historic church in Union County, PA.  This address focuses on the Presbyterianism of the Nineteenth Century.

Twenty-fifth Anniversary of Dedication - Methodist Episcopal

Church, Mifflinburg, PA (Anonymous, 1919, 12 pages)

This is an outline of the 25th Anniversary program for this church.  It also relates those involved in its committees as well a portraits of its pastors over the years.

History of Presbyterian Church, Buffalo Cross Roads, Union County, Pa.

(Rev. F. B. Everitt, 1919, 22 pages)

This is a brief history of the Presbyterian Church in Union County, PA related at the annual pilgrimage to Old Buffalo Church in 1919.

History of Mifflinburg, PA (Richard V. B. Lincoln, 1938, 38 pages)

This history was written by the above author in 1900, but not published until 1938 by his daughter.  It contains a history of the settlement and growth of the town of Mifflinburg, PA, and gives information on many of its early settlers.

Soldiers Buried in Mifflinburg, PA (Charles Marlyn Steese, 1940, 23 pages)

This booklet is a collection of data on soldiers who were buried in Mifflinburg, Union County, PA.  It lists such information as the name of the soldier and their wife, their birth and death dates, which cemetery they were buried in, and sometimes a few other details.

Memories of Mifflinburg - 150th Anniversary 1792-1942 (Anonymous, 1942, 36 pages)

This is a history and souvenir commemorating the 150th anniversary of Mifflinburg, Union County, PA.  It includes a program of the celebration events followed by an illustrated historical account of the town.  Many historical photographs of the town and its residents are included to supplement the material, as well as some from the 150th celebration.

Mifflinburg Celebrates 150th Birthday 1792-1942 (Anonymous, 1942, 23 pages)

This is a brief history of the town of Mifflinburg in Union County, PA, published for its 150th Anniversary Celebration.  It contains many historical details of interest, along with photographs of the celebration parade, and some other photographs around the town.

Mifflinburg Telegraph Sept. 24th, 1942 Edition (Mifflinburg Telegraph, 1942, 8 pages)

This edition of the Mifflinburg Telegraph newspaper covered the 150th Anniversary of Mifflinburg.  It contains 8 pages of articles on the history of the town, as well as the events of the 150th anniversary celebration.

General Marshall's Victory Report [Mifflinburg]

(U.S. War Department, 1946-47, 139 pages)

This was published following the close of the war to provide the public with a general account of the war from beginning to end.  The report was published for individual areas throughout the state, and each of these areas included a list of local men and women who served in the war.  This report covers the town of Mifflinburg.

100th Anniversary of the Edifice of Messiah Lutheran Church 1867-1967

[New Berlin, PA] (Anonymous, 1967, 36 pages)

This is a souvenir and history commemorating the 100th anniversary of the church building in 1967.  It also includes a brief history of early worship prior to its construction in 1867.

Memories of Mifflinburg - 175th Anniversary 1792-1967 (Anonymous, 1967, 60 pages)

This is a history and pictorial souvenir of Mifflinburg, Union County written to commemorate its 175th Anniversary.  It presents a brief sketch of the town’s history along with some historical photographs.  Around half of the publication covers the time of the celebration in 1967 with photographs of the events and many participants.residents and participants.

175th Anniversary - First Lutheran Church of Mifflinburg, PA

(Anonymous, 1973, 34 pages)

This is a history of this church as well as coverage of several preceeding churches leading to its establishment.