Place: Montgomery County (Pa.) / Creator: Historical Society of Montgomery County. / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1775">1775</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1779">1779</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Place Montgomery County (Pa.) Creator Historical Society of Montgomery County. Year 1775 to 1779

Extent:: 51.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Historical Society of Montgomery County family papers collection, 1690-2000, consists of miscellaneous original papers from families and individuals in the vicinity of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Over 150 different family names are represented, including several significant individuals such as John F. Hartranft (1830-1889), Governor of Pennsylvania from 1873 to 1879. There are myriad record types, including account books and financial records, diaries, letters, docket books, certificates and vital records, and genealogical research notes.

Held at: Historical Society of Montgomery County [Contact Us]

Extent:: 15.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Historical Society of Montgomery County club and society records collection, 1751-1991, consists of miscellaneous records from clubs, societies, associations, and social organizations in the vicinity of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Many different types of organizations are included in this collection, which is grouped into seven broad categories: Agricultural Associations, Charitable Groups, Civic Groups, Fraternal Societies, Horse Companies, Literary Societies, and Social Clubs. Minute books are the most common document type, but ledgers, membership records, correspondence, and many other types of records are also represented in the collection.

Held at: Historical Society of Montgomery County [Contact Us]

Extent:: 13.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Historical Society of Montgomery County business records collection, 1766-1985, consists of miscellaneous records from businesses in the vicinity of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Dozens of different types of businesses are represented in the collection, including general stores, blacksmiths and forges, banks and insurance companies, post offices, and others. Most of the records are financial--account books, daybooks, ledgers, etc.--but there is also some correspondence and other types of records.

Held at: Historical Society of Montgomery County [Contact Us]

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