Place: Abington (Montgomery County, Pa. : Township) and Montgomery County (Pa.) / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1850">1850</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1899">1899</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 1.0 linear feet ((2 boxes))
Abstract:: The Hillside Cemetery was formed in 1890 in Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and is still in operation as of 2012. The Hillside Cemetery miscellaneous records, 1896-1968, include records of body removals, interment records, and financial records.

Held at: Old York Road Historical Society [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: The Danenhower family at one time operated a mill on Pennypack Creek and were long-time residents of the Abington area in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The Danenhower family papers, 1866-1973, consist primarily of Eva C. Danenhower Davis diaries, 1967-1973, that record her daily activities while living in Gulfport, Mississippi, and in Philadelphia. Other family records include two autograph albums and a scrapbook.

Held at: Old York Road Historical Society [Contact Us]

Extent:: 6.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Montgomery County, situated in southeastern Pennsylvania and established in 1784 out of the western portion of Philadelphia County, has played an important role in U.S. history. Since its founding, it has experienced "booming industry and manufacturing, rich farm fields, advanced transportation, artistic endeavors and unique religious beliefs." The history of the area of eastern Montgomery County has been documented significantly through the collecting efforts of the Old York Road Historical Society. The Old York Road Historical Society scrapbooks collection, 1890-2000, includes scrapbooks created by the Society and created by others that principally cover eastern Montgomery County.

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Extent:: 3.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Francis Marion Rowland began the Rowland Funeral Home in 1895. The bulk of the Rowland Funeral Home records, 1893-2002, are account books detailing burial costs and other undertaking services. There are also records relating to the purchase and renovation of their building in Abington, Pennsylvania.

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Extent:: 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: The Abington Library Society was established in 1803 as a subscription library. In 1908 it purchased the Jenkinstown Lyceum building on Old York Road and, after major remodeling, opened its doors there in 1910. The Abington Library Society continues as the governing body of the Jenkintown Library, still located in the 1910 building as of 2015. The Abington Library Society miscellaneous records, 1803-1988, include extracts of minutes, financial records, and records of books.

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Extent:: 1.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Founded in 1867, the Abington Building Association joined the Federal Home Loan Bank system in 1933 and met the requirements of the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation in 1941. The Abington Building Association records, 1883-1940, consist primarily of meeting minutes, with a cashbook and stockholder ledger and roll book.

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