{"product_id":"tioga-county-pa-directory-collection-1899-1956","title":"Tioga County PA - Regional and Miscellaneous Histories and Maps Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a collection of various historical and genealogical reference works on Pennsylvania.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese references cover 1000's of individuals, and are an excellent way to start or continue research focused on PA. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown, Township \u0026amp; Regional Histories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Highlights of Morris Run Pennsylvania (Wellsboro Gazette, 1932, 56 pages)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a centennial history of Morris Run, Tioga County PA.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMuch of the history focuses on the coal industry which fed the area's development.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAlong with this is coverage of other areas of the community - church, civic, etc.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eA program of events from the centennial celebration is included, as are a number of historical photographs of the area, and ads for local businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1849-1949 Centennial Souvenir Edition History of Clymer Township Tioga County, Penna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Mrs. Melvin H. Hess, 1949, 48 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a centennial history of Clymer Township, Tioga County, PA and the towns and villages within.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe historical information included details on many residents of the area, and is supplemented by a number of historical photographs of people and places of the township.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElkland Centennial 1850-1950 (Anonymous, 1950, 78 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a centenial history of Elkland, Tioga County, PA and vicinity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt begins in aboriginal times and discusses the settlement of the area, formation of Elkland and its development over the years.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSeveral influential residents are discusses - Samuel Tubbs, Joel Parkhurst, David Hammond, Martin Stevens, Marinus Stull, George Dorrance, John Ryon, Leander and Fred Culver, Charles Pattison, John Wood and Joseph Cornelius.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOther aspects of the community are covered as well: Schools, churches, railroads, professions and businesses.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt also contains a list of men and women from the area who served in WWII.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAlong with the historical information, there are many photographs and illustrations of the town and surrounding area and prominent citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of Mansfield Borough 1857-1957 (George A. Retan, 1957, 57 pages)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a centennial history of Mansfield, Tioga County, PA published in 1957.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt provides a chronological history of the town and its growth from its establishment to 1957.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt also covers various civil aspects of the town: government, homes, businesses, and other organizations.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAlong with the information are a number of historical photographs highlighting the town and its residents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWellsboro – The First 25 Years (Charles G. Webb, 1965, 98 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a history of the early years of Wellsborough, Tioga County, PA.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFrom the foreword: \"It is my purpose here to tell the story of the beginnings of Wellsboro up to and including its incorporation.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis is the period about which the least is known.\"\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ePart of the historical discourse focuses on the first settlers to the area as well as those who came as the town grew. Included is an assessment of the town's residents from 1831.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAlso, a number of maps are presented to provide a clearer picture of how the town grew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Compendium of Events and History of Tioga County\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Tioga Printing Corporation, 1973, 70 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a history of Wellsboro, Tioga County, PA.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt covers the early history of the area and town then follows its development through the years, touching on many aspects of the town.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eComplementing the information are some historical photographs of the area and its residents.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere is also a section covering the general history of the county and some of its early pioneer settlers. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife in Liberty, Tioga County, Pennsylvania 1893-1974 (Gale Largey, 1974, 72 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a history of Liberty Borough, Tioga County, PA.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe account of the area is broken down into several time periods documenting the growth of the borough.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt includes numerous historical photographs of the town and its people.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElkland, Pennsylvania 1950-1975 – The Fifth Quarter (Bicentennial Committee, 1976, 80 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a follow-up history of Elkland, PA from the Centennial History published in 1950.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAccording to the foreword, this is \"a book of current events - a record of how Elkland has met and continues to meet the challenges of its second century of existence.\"\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis edition also includes photographs of the area and its residents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestfield Area - A Tribute to the Bicentennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Westfield Bicentennial Committee, 1976, 68 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the foreword, this publication was written to 'spotlight interesting personalities and events which strongly influenced the Westfield area'.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt includes both historical and biographical information on Westfield and Potter Brook, outlining businesses, families and individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome surnames given attention in the contents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbrahamson, Adams, Briggs, Brown, Clark, Cobb, Cook, Douglass, Harvey, Hunt, Joseph, King, Lutes, McCullough, McCutcheon, McNinch, Nobles, Nosal, Phillips, Rixford, Thomas, Tuttle, Wood, Yeager\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PA-Genealogy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42870053077220,"sku":"TG03","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/3371\/products\/websitelogo_a0106ad1-82bd-42cc-b11b-928efcfd77ed.jpg?v=1651860986","url":"https:\/\/bookstore.masthof.com\/products\/tioga-county-pa-directory-collection-1899-1956","provider":"Masthof Bookstore and Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}