Its northern edge borders the poconos, and its eastern section borders the delaware river, which divides pennsylvania and new jersey. Page 967erected as a county during the joint proprietorship of thomas penn and richard penn, sons of william penn, in the spring of 1752. The county seat of easton was named for the country house easton neston in that shire. That book traced the boyer family backward from lew boyer to his ancestors, as far as johann friedrich boyer 17181804. The population of plainfield township was 6,8 at the 2010 census. Heller, assisted by an advisory board of editors by heller, william j. According to the 1920 book, history of the northampton county pennsylvania and the grand.
And a genealogical and biographical record of its families, volume 1. Boston new york etc american historical society, 1920. Plainfield township is located in the lehigh valley region of the state. The county was formed in 1752 from parts of bucks county. Northampton county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy.
Northampton county pennsylvania genealogy trails history. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. Northampton county was partitioned from bucks county in 1752. I have the three volumes of the history of northampton county by william j. Full view hathitrust digital library hathitrust digital library. The northampton county, pennsylvania histories book collection is a group of 19 books that detail the history of northampton county primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The northampton county archives stores records for over 30 different county offices including 48 different filing systems during various time periods throughout the past 268 years in northampton county history. Northampton is located 8 miles km north of allentown and 15 miles 24 km west of. What northampton county, pa census records are available. Generalcontent county map also showing rural buildings and householders names. Northampton county pennsylvania genealogy trails history group. The borough is located in the lehigh valley region of eastern pennsylvania.
Northampton county, pennsylvania history and genealogy. Charles rhoads roberts, john baer stoudt, thomas h. This book follows the revolution in pennsylvaniaa backcountry through the experiences of eighteen men and women who lived in northampton county during these years of turmoil. The history of northampton county an illustrated history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania by wm. History of northampton, lehigh, monroe, carbon, and schuylkill counties. Heller, assisted by an advisory board of editors, william jacob heller. History of northampton county pennsylvania and the grand valley of the lehigh, under supervision and revision of william j. Back to pennsylvania trails history and genealogy genealogy trails national site. Northampton county, pennsylvania library of congress. The scotchirish of northampton county, pennsylvania. An extremely thorough and comprehensive history of lehigh county, pennsylvania includes data on geology and native plant species, the delaware indians, german customs, revolutionary war involvement and soldiers, extensive histories on a large number of boroughs and townships, as well as an entire thousandpage volume of genealogical data on. History of northampton county, pennsylvania, illustrated 1884. Easton, the largest settlement, was named the county seat. Where can find northampton county birth, marriage, divorce and death records.
Genealogy 9 registers of births, etc 3 cemeteries 2 epitaphs 2 inscriptions 2 lawyers 2 census, 1850 1 more. Northampton county militia america at 225 by frank whelan of the morning call published 3 july 2001. About sigal museum northampton county historical and. History of lehigh county, pennsylvania and a genealogical and biographical record of its families by roberts, charles rhoads. Pastoral records, 18761903 family history library pennsylvania births, northampton county, 17331800 family history library reformed baptismal records, northampton county, pennsylvania, 17731822. Northampton countys population was roughly 15,000, 5 percent of pennsylvanias inhabitants, and 80 percent was of german ancestry. Although northampton county was protected by a string of forts, hostilities were a real threat until about 1763. Records of the dryland reformed church hecktown, northampton county, pa.
The archives is instrumental in providing record services for both the public and county offices on. Northampton county pennsylvania history and genealogy marriage records marriages from the pastorate of rev. Re2 abstracts of deeds and other property records of northampton county pennsylvania. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. History of northampton county pennsylvania and the grand valley of the lehigh under supervision and revision of william j. The shore as it is affectionately named, is cradled by the atlantic ocean and chesapeake bay or what is known locally as bayside and seaside.
Local historical and biographical notes collected by ethan allen weaver, from files of newspapers published in easton, penna. The archives is instrumental in providing record services for both the public and county offices on a daily basis. There are many types of census records for northampton county guide you in researching your family tree. As of the 2010 census, northamptons population was 9,926. Northampton county, pennsylvania genealogy records. To access this information, start by performing a search of the property records data. In 1754, the french and indian war started in western pennsylvania. History of northampton county pennsylvania and the grand valley. Entered according to act of congress in the year 1850 by m. Northampton county, pennsylvania simple english wikipedia. Abstracts of deeds northampton county pennsylvania.
History of northampton county pennsylvania and the grand. Plainfield township, northampton county, pennsylvania. Also covers surrounding regions including adjacent part of new jersey phillipsburg region. History of northampton county pennsylvania and the grand valley of the.
This site provides read access to tax record information from northampton county, pennsylvania. Plainfield township, northampton county, pennsylvania wikipedia. Northampton county, pennsylvania church records, 17741840 ancestry. Northampton county, pennsylvania public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. It is good history and a good read with vivid word pictures drawn by foxs use. An excerpt from a northampton county deed book reads as follows. The work, by veteran journalist glenn kranzley, is based on interviews with nearly 100 people who were leaders or who observed civic life over the. Volume 1 of history of northampton county pennsylvania and the grand valley of the lehigh.
Oct 22, 2009 the scotchirish of northampton county, pennsylvania by northampton county historical and genealogical society. Pennsylvanias slate belt by alyssa miller from this point to the base of the blue mountain the rocks formation is slate, excepting a narrow point of limestone on the delaware, at the mouth of cobus creek, below the water gap, which, after extending a short distance westward, sinks beneath the overlying slate. Northampton county since the 1950s another resource is northampton countys new official history, still changing, still home. Biographical and portrait cyclopedia of chester county, pennsylvania open. Neil boyer is the author of the boyers of easton, a 319page book, published in 1987, with more than 300 photographs, focusing on his grandfather, lewis elmer boyer 18691948, of easton, northampton county, pennsylvania. On july 8, 1776, the sound of bells rang an urgent summons over allentown and easton. Plainfield township is a township in northampton county, pennsylvania, united states. Anderson, 3 books noreen koehler, 2 books john cunningham clyde, 1 book eyerman, john. Excerpt from history of northampton county, pennsylvania and the grand valley of the lehigh, vol. The northampton county archives traces its roots back to 1793. Surrounding counties monroe county north warren county, new jersey east bucks county south lehigh county west carbon county northwest hunterdon county, new jersey. Like most of the eastern half of pennsylvania, northampton countys history is directly tied to william penn. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more.
With war and rebellion sweeping the british colonies, more than a touch of fear mingled with excitement as farmers left their fields and shoemakers a. Veteran journalist pens northampton county history book. Hamilton township, northampton county, pennsylvania, 18001830. History of northampton county pennsylvania with illustrations descriptive of its scenery.
Northampton county is the southern 35 miles of a 70 mile long stretch of the delmarva peninsula known as virginias eastern shore. Northampton county, pa 19 19th and early 20th century. Through exploring local history, we will foster a more respectful, caring, and inclusive community. And a genealogical and biographical record of its families, lehigh county historical society pennsylvania county and regional histories. History of northampton county pennsylvania and the grand valley of the lehigh. Northampton county pa church records lds genealogy.
Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. History of northampton county pennsylvania and the grand valley of the lehigh vol. Archives home page northampton county, pennsylvania. A curated collection of books about the history of northampton, pennsylvania and. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Doster at eightytwo years of age and still practicing law, president of the lehigh valley national bank of bethlehem, pennsylvania, and until recently a familiar figure on his high mettled horse, taking his daily horseback ride, general doster could claim. It has 536 pages of county and township history, 639 pages of biographical sketches and some great photos. Northampton county vital records can be found at the pennsylvania office of vital records has copies of birth and death records since 1906. Northampton county, pennsylvania public records directory. An excerpt from a northampton county deed book reads. Northampton county was formed in 1752 from parts of bucks county. It is often said that the american revolution was a conservative revolution, but in many parts of the british colonies the revolution was anything but conservative. Map of northampton county, pennsylvania library of congress.
We share the stories of northampton countys past to encourage personal reflection, community dialogue, and an understanding of historys impact on our lives. Northampton county is a county located in the northeastern section of the u. Please note that this site is considered a demonstration and, as such, the accuracy or currency of data cannot be guaranteed. Northampton county is included in the allentownbethlehemeaston, panj metropolitan statistical area. The sigal museum is northampton county, pennsylvanias leading institution of local history. An alphabetized listing of those subscribers to the oaths of allegiance, northampton county, pa. Northampton county also borders the delaware valley and is included in philadelphias media market. The scotchirish of northampton county, pennsylvania by northampton county historical and genealogical society. Northampton is a borough in northampton county, pennsylvania, in the united states. Two hundred and twenty five years ago, northampton county was huge 5,000 square miles that included lehigh county and stretched from bucks county to new york state.
A check list of imprints of the german press of northampton county, pennsylvania, 17661905, with biographies of the printers family history library. Please note that this site is considered a demonstration and, as such, the accuracy or. The area now known as northampton county was originally part of an enormous county that the penns had named bucks county. Heller, published by the american historical society 1920. Pennsylvania births, northampton county, 17331800 baltimore, md gateway press, 1991. Explore the interactive pennsylvania public library database. Northampton county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch. I can scan the page and send it to imaging and attach the image to an email. As of the 2010 census, northampton s population was 9,926. History of northampton county, pa 1752 panoply books.
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