Smart news keeping you current the earliest librariesonwheels looked way cooler than todays bookmobiles these traveling libraries used to travel around bringing books to the people. Democrat book and job office print, 1876 bucks county pa. History of newtown township in bucks county newtown. Feb 28, 20 washington countys 2 nd book truck, a koehler, circa 1915. Books were personally hand scanned one page at time at a resolution of 600dpi paying careful attention to detail. F and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bucks, one of the three original counties of pennsylvania, is bounded on the northeast and southeast by the delaware, southwest by philadelphia and montgomery counties, and.
Monolite bookmobile postcards library history buff blog. Here in the united states, the first bookmobile is widely attributed to mary lemist titcomb, a librarian in washington county, maryland, who in 1905 posited would not a library continue reading bookmobiles. Phmc archives research online bucks county revolutionary war militia. On the delaware in falls township, bucks county, pennsylvania. Bucks county history archives bucks county free library. Story time on the library system of lancaster county bookmobile always begins the same way. He hved in good style, and had a sideboard in his house. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Bucks county is a county located in the commonwealth of pennsylvania. Apr 15, 2016 on national bookmobile day i thought i would feature some monolite bookmobile postcards.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. The bookmobile and book buggy serve as mobile branches, bringing materials and programming to all of franklin county. I mourn for poor phineas pemberton, the ablest, as well as one of the best men in the prov ince. Bucks county culture, bucks county history, historical markers. Bucks county bucks county is one of the first three counties of pennsylvania. History of delaware county, pennsylvania, from the discovery of the territory included within its limit to the present time, with a notice of the geology of the county, and catalogues of its minerals, plants, quadrupeds, and birds, written under the direction and appointment of the delaware county institute of. Even though we are not traveling the roads of allegheny county presently, everyone at mobile library services has been busy compiling resources to help you and your family pass the time. Bucks county was named after buckinghamshire, england, as were similarly several names of locations within the county. A rare of collection of historical books of reading, pa and berks county. Ed or cathie can also give you information for how to purchase this 212 page pictorial history. History of bucks county, pennsylvania 1905 edition open.
Po box 352, 590 willow glenn road, morgantown, pa 19543 6102867477. A genealogical record of the descendants of abraham fretz of bedminster, bucks county, pa. Since its inception in 1947, four of the seven pennsylvania teams to compete in the little league world series in williamsport, pennsylvania have come from bucks county. The bookmobile goes to the city rockingham county, old wagons. From the discovery of the delaware to the present time bucks, one of the three original counties of pennsylvania, is bounded on the northeast and southeast by the delaware, southwest by philadelphia and montgomery counties, and, 011 the north, by lehigh and northampton. Library history montgomery countynorristown public library. Including an account of its original exploration, its relation to the settlements of new jersey and delaware, its erection into a separate county, also its subsequent growth and development, with sketches of its historic and interesting localities, and biographies of many of its representative citizens. She was born september 02, 1734 in upper makefield. From the discovery of the delaware to the present time william watts hart davis democrat book and job office print, 1876 bucks county pa. The township is in an area of the state that is north of the philadelphia metropolitan area and south of the allentownbethlehemeaston urban complex see map 1. With blue and gold adopted as the official county colors in 1962, the bucks county commissioners designed the flag as a gold emblem on field of blue.
Second edition, revised and enlarged with a genealogical and personal history of buck county prepared under the editorial supervision of warren s. Some of the material has been contributed and published, with permission, in good faith. Two of these squads, morrisville and levittown 1960, went on to win the world series title. In the revolution, from 1774 to 1783 morton luther montgomery c. Links to those resources can be found in the sidebar on the right side of our page. Bookmobile service has a long history in wake county, beginning in 1942, when supplemental aid to libraries, via the state library of north carolina, fun ded a book van under the supervision of both the olivia raney and richard b. Montgomery countynorristown public library 1001 powell st norristown, pa 19401.
Words on wheels wow the words on wheels bookmobile makes scheduled visits to retirement communities, senior housing complexes. They have been known by many names throughout history including traveling library, library wagon, book wagon, book truck, libraryonwheels, and book auto service. It is located immediately northeast of philadelphia and forms part of the southern tip of the eastern state border. Bucks county pennsylvania genealogy trails history group. The county is named after the english county of buckinghamshire or more precisely, its abbreviation. Lancaster county, pennsylvania, farmers directory, 1914.
History of bucks county, pennsylvania, from the discovery of the delaware to the present time volume 3 1905 source. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your bucks county ancestors. Bookmobile branch two bookmobiles make scheduled stops in montgomery county municipalities that do not have their own public library locations. Mar 07, 2014 on rare occasions, a bookmobile turns into a real library. These records come from the offices of the court of quarter sessions, register of wills and clerk of the orphans court, prothonotary and the county commissioners. This county is available for adoption if you have the desire to help transcribe genealogical data and place it online for the free use of all researchers, volunteer information is available here. The library in action was a late1960s bookmobile program in the bronx, ny, run by interracial staff that brought books to teenagers of color in underserved neighborhoods.
To link a homepage, to volunteer for the bucks county pa website, email. Pursuant to governor wolfs announcement of monday, march 30, 2020, and in compliance with commonwealth of pennsylvania coronavirus covid19 mitigation guidelines specifically for montgomery county, pa. From the discovery of the delaware to the present time davis, william watts hart on. The hours of operation for the common pleas court will be 9. Warrington township historical society pennsylvania. Internet archive national register of historic places papers read before the society and other historical papers source. Jul 12, 2012 a brief history of american bookmobilesin pictures. B a brief account of the paxton affair, murder of the indians of lancaster county. However if you feel something is on the site and infringes on laws let us know. This is a photograph of the blue grass regional library bookmobile in front of the maury county tennessee public library, probably in the late 1950s or early 1960s. In less than a decade america would see the first bookmobile in a city, the first that ran countywide, and the first that people could actually enter.
History of nami bucks county, pa what we know today as nami bucks county, pa, began in 1983 as a small support group consisting of seven family members who met at the bucks county free library in langhorne. James logan styles him that pillar of bucks county, and when penn heard of his death he writes. The montgomery county norristown public library, including the main library in norristown, its branches, and bookmobiles will remain closed. Minutes of the committee of safety of bucks county, pennsylvania, 17741776, the pennsylvania magazine of history and biography, vol. Bookmobile and outreach services provides library access and library programming to the residents of montgomery county whose municipality is not in the catchment area of a bricks and mortar public library.
History of allegheny county, pennsylvania 1889 sold, no longer available. We are a full service mobile library branch for their residents. Bucks county, pennsylvania genealogy family history library. Begin main content area bucks county revolutionary war militia.
Archives of historical books of reading, pa and berks county. The society has established a local history reference and genealogy library for morgantown, caernarvon township, upper conestoga creek valley, and the upper french creek valley. The bucks county courthouse is located in doylestown, pennsylvania. Bensalem, bucks county free library bensalem branch, 3700 hulmeville road, 19020, 215 6382030.
Three bookmobiles were purchased by the wisconsin free library commission using wpa funds. A bookmobile or mobile library is a vehicle designed for use as a library. Free educational programming that responds to the needs of our community. As of the 2010 census, the population was 625,249, making it the fourthmost populous county in pennsylvania and the 99thmost populous county in the united states.
David wallace tourison, of sheridan wyoming many thanks the following is a retype from early friends families of upper bucks, with some accounts of their descendants, by clarence vvernon roberts, assisted by warren s. Ella speaks a little bit about her grandfather, isaac burson williams of bucks, pa. Bookmobiles reached their height of popularity in the midtwentieth century. Mar 02, 2011 history of bucks county, pennsylvania from the discovery of the delaware to the present time 2d ed. History of bedminster, bucks county, pennsylvania family history library. Bucks county file manager cyndie enfinger bucks county pagenweb archives pennsylvania usgenweb archives. Welcome to the county seat of bucks county, a spectacular place thats home to magnificent castles, unique specialty shops, exceptional dining options and oneofakind pieces of american history. Historical and biographical annals of berks county, pennsylvania, embracing a concise history of the county and a genealogical and biographical record of representative families, comp. In march, 1683, william penns council ordered that the seal of the county of bucks pennsylvania be a tree and a vine. The every name index to the history of bedminster, bucks county, pennsylvania, 1976 reprinted 1986 family. Lower bucks hospitals roots are firmly planted in the soil of this community. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. History of berks county in pennsylvania internet archive.
Bucks county days is a painting by l diane johnson which was uploaded on october 31st, 2008. History sixty five years ago many people worked together to build the communitys hospital. Instead, it was served by the countys bookmobile, which visited weekly. Internet archive bookreader history of bucks county, pennsylvania, from the discovery of the delaware to the present time. History of bucks county, pennsylvania open library.
Bucks county was an original county in william penns newly formed pennsylvania province and has carried the weight of history ever since. Welcome to bucks county pennsylvania history and genealogy. Morrisville, levittown american 1960 and 1961, and council rocknewtown. Once the library reopens, you can visit your nearest bucks county library and apply for a traditional card, which allows you to also borrow physical library material, including books, dvds, board games, toys. A genealogical and personal history of bucks county, pennsylvania. The unique book delivery system was a hit, and other libraries would soon follow. Pittsburgh, pa wednesday, april 15 is national bookmobile day, a celebration. Our detailed bucks county phone directory allows you to investigate local criminal records and telephone numbers. Every name index to history of bucks county, pennsylvania. From the discovery of the delaware to the present time. Wed talk to all kinds of people and find out what they like. Acla mobile library services bringing the library to you. The group was advertised as families unite for mental health and continued to.
Jul 24, 2015 theyre all subjects of at least one of the 79 historical read more about roadside history lessons filed under. The painting may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. The bucks county flag incorporates the county seal that was inspired by william penn. Bookmobile somerset county federated library system, inc. In 1950, a group of local residents, concerned about the availability of health care in their growing neighborhoods, decided that they needed their own community hospital. Search for the telephone numbers and tax records of residents in bucks county, pa by using our free phone book. Bookmobile staff and patrons must follow any policies put into place by legal authorities and those responsible for these properties. Through research and writing, history majors at bucks county community college constantly develop higher level thinking by exercising their critical and analytical muscles. Local artist lillian hill refurbished it and later became its volunteer librarian. History of bucks county, pennsylvania, illustrated 1884 history of bucks county pennsylvania from the discovery of the delaware to the present time by w. Historical and biographical annals of berks county. Including an account of its original exploration j.
These resources are available free, 247, to anyone with a bucks county library card. Bucks county archives the library of the mercer museum and bucks county historical society is the depository for many bucks county government records dating from 1683. The number of members is small, but the accomplishments are growing. One of the three bookmobiles was used for a demonstration in shawano county. Learn more about state of pennsylvania court, tax, land and probate records the clerks office does not do research most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research. The county was created in 1682 by the founder of pennsylvania, william penn. The community bookmobileserving frederick county citizens for over 45 years, the community bookmobile is the traveling branch of frederick county public libraries. Please note that some bookmobile stops take place on properties governed by the rules of the property owner andor by laws and regulations pertaining to the property. It begins by covering the early history of the county, its settlement, growth and development.
Ferndale genealogy in bucks county, pa usa 1,015,348 pennsylvania 60,654 bucks county 1,720 ferndale 7. Ely, originally published philadelphia, 1925, reprinted genealogical publishing. History of bucks county, pennsylvania, from the discovery of the delaware to the present time by william w. History of newtown township in bucks county newtown township has a proud heritage, tracing its roots back to william penn, who purchased 5,000 acres from the leni lenape indians in 1683. The other two counties created in 1682 were chester and philadelphia. Adobe acrobat reader required to view digital books. Where can find bucks county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Doylestown, pa 1876 and second edition, revised with a genealogical and personal history of bucks county. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. Use of information is for personal genealogical purposes only. Farmers directory of crawford county, pennsylvania, 190910. Special services manager ed milleror mister edasks the head start class to look around. The doylestown cultural district, which won usa today 10bests small town cultural scene, features the mercer mile of museums and james. Sometimes a hand or two raises, but more often than not, theres a.
Bucks county vital records can be found at the pennsylvania office of vital records has copies of birth and death records since 1906 and death records. Children line up for books when taos county project bookmobile visits school at prado. Industrial power in the region expanded in the late 1700s as irish laborers sacrificed life and limb to construct a section of the pennsylvania canal and the durham furnace. It goes to where the people are, taking library services to communities and senior citizen facilities that are underserved by branch libraries. Welcome to our bucks county family history research page. Online phone book for bucks county, pa public records. On national bookmobile day i thought i would feature some monolite bookmobile. Bucks county its history from 1681 to 1690 its settlement and development the labors of the first pioneers their efforts to cultivate a wild region the old records of the county how marriages were made in the day of penn the successes and misfortunes of the settlers. All efforts have been made to be accurate and to document sources.
Oct 11, 20 smart news keeping you current the earliest librariesonwheels looked way cooler than todays bookmobiles these traveling libraries used to travel around bringing books to the people. We would encourage anyone with an interest in newportville, bucks county history to contact ed wimmersberger 2672464079 or cathie miller 2157882972 of newportville historical association. Bookmobile montgomery countynorristown public library. Apr 11, 2012 bookmobiles have a proud history of service dating back to the late 1850s, when a horsedrawn collection of books began making the rounds in cumbria, england. The montgomery countynorristown public library, including the main library in norristown, its branches, and bookmobiles will. The cumberland county library in new jersey used an illustration of an antique bookmobile on its meter stamps in 1968. Excerpt from history of bucks county, pennsylvania, vol. The study of history and the practice of historical reasoning assist the development of higher level thinking an intellectual ability with academic and everyday applications. Historical address, sunday, october 23, 1932 by fackenthal, b.
The wpa support of the bookmobile ended in 1942, but the service did not. Bookmobiles expand the reach of traditional libraries by transporting books. Transcription of a book written by ella jane williams green. This southeastern pennsylvania area is situated about 90 minutes from new york city, about 50 minutes from center city philadelphia and 40 minutes from princeton, n. Her father, joseph williams, was born in bucks county and comes from the quaker williams families from jeremiah williams of hunterdon, nj and bucks, pa. History of bucks county, pennsylvania, from the discovery.
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