Book/Printed Material History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, first under Virginia as Yohogania, Ohio, or Augusta County until 1781, and subsequently under Pennsylvania; with sketches of all the townships, boroughs, and villages, etc.; and to which is added a full account of the celebrated Mason and Dixon's line, the whiskey insurrection, Indian warfare, traditional and local historical events ...
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Image 1 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 2 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... o V ^^S. 0\ .0^ ^Ov^^- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 3 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... \5 *}^i/}h 9^ i y o ^^o^- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 4 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 5 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 6 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 7 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... HISTORY WASHINGTON COUNTY FROM ITS FIRST SETTLEMENT prese:n^t time, FIRST UNDER VIRGINIA AS YOHOGANIA, OHIO, OR AUGUSTA COUNTY UNTIL 1731, AND SUBSEQUENTLY UNDER PENNSYLVANIA; SKETCHES OP ALL THE TOWNSHIPS, BOROUGHS, AND VILLAGES,...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 8 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by ALFRED CREIGH, LL. D. in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States in and for...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 9 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... TO THE CITIZENS OK WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, WHOSE DEVOTION TO PATRONIZE AND ENCOURAGE MORALITY, LITERATURE, PATRIOTISM, AND RELIGION IS NOT SURPASSED BYANY BODY OF CITIZENS IN THE AMERICAN UNION, %\i^ Mmt IS...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 10 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... PREFACE. For the last nine years, the author of this volume has been en- gaged in collecting and arranging materials for the history of Washington County, a county whose existence (not, however,...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 11 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... PREFACE. 5 to memory old associations, friends of former years, and the recollec- tion of events and incidents passed from memory. The causes which led to the preparation of this history of...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 12 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... b I REl^ACE. It is true that the history which I am about to write will require untiring diligence, unwearied perseverance, and industrious research, yet with the promised aid of yourselves and...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 13 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. WASHINGTON COUNTY ITS PRIMITIVE HISTORY UNDER VIRGINIA. Spottsylvania County; its boundaries Orange County Frederick Coun- ty; its boundaries Augusta County its boundaries District of West Augusta Justices Courts Oath...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 14 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... 8- CONTENTS. CHAPTER VI. ELECTED OFFICERS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY FBOM 1T90. Members of Congress Senators and Representatives President Judges Associate Judges and Deputy Attorney-Generals Attorneys-at-Law Prothouotaries Registers Recorders Clerk of the Courts...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 15 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... HISTOEY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. CHAPTER I. WASHINGTON COUNTY— ITS PRIMITIVE HISTORY UNDER VIRGINIA. Spottsylvania County; its boundaries Orange County Frederick County; its boundaries Augusta County its boundaries District of West Augusta Justices...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 16 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... 10 HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. the Tower as a prisoner, where he remained many years, devoting his time to writing the History of the World. On the accession of James I. to...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 17 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... ■HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. 11 the throne, and desirous of giving a substantial proof of the pro- found respect he entertained for the loyalty of Virginia, he caused her coat-of-arms to he...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 18 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... 12 HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. In 1712, Virginia was divided into forty-nine parishes, which act also determined the salary of each clergyman, but in 1130 St. George s parish was divided by...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 19 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. 13 erman s Creek, on the northwest side of the said west fork thence up the said creek to the head thereof; thence in a direct course to...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 20 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... 14 HISTORY OP WASHINGTON COUNTY. Oath of Supremacy. I, C. D., do swear that I from ray heart abhor, detest, and abjure as impious and heretical, that damnable doc- trine and position,...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 21 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... HISTORY OP WASHINGTON COUNTY. 15 renunciation, and promise heartily, willingly, and truly upon the true faith of a Christian. So help me God. After this digression we shall resume our narrative of...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 22 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... IG HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. The original records show that the court directed Isaac Cox to contract with some person or persons to build a complete bar and other work in the...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 23 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. 11 At the same sitting of the court we find that Andrew Heath was directed to have the upper story of the gaol put iuto order for ajury...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 24 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... 18 mSTOEY OP WASHINGTON COUNTY. They fasten an armed chair to the end of two strong beams, twelve or fifteen feet long and parallel to each other. The chair hangs upon a...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 25 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. 19 Dewit, on the 8th of December, 17 V 6, to choose the most convenient place for holding courts in said county. It is said that for some...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 26 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... 20 HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. probate wills, appoint subordinate oflBcers, grant tavern licenses, re- cord marks, try crimes and misdemeanors, and perform such duties as would advance the interests of the community....- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 27 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... HISTORY OP WASHINGTON COUNTY. 21 Orphan Children. The orphan children were bound out by the court as apprentices. They were required to serve until they arrived at the age of twenty- one...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 28 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... 22 HISTORY or WASHINGTON COUNTY. Ferries. The court licensed the following persons to establish ferries at different localities within the county of Youghiogheny, from IT 75 to mo. Henry Heath, on his...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 29 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. 23 It appears that in the early history of our country, these certifi- cates or commissions from a college were absolutely necessary, for in examining the records of...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 30 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... 2-4 HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. all demands on said salt, either for the original purchase or other- wise. On September 29, 1719, the court ordered that Col. John Canon have the public...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 31 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, 27 The advantage to be derived from this chapter is that we became acquainted with the topography of the country, its boundaries, streams, laws, customs, and names of...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 32 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... 28 HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. Under the provisions of this charter, William Penn, by and with the advice, assent, and approbation of the freemen of the said country, had authority to ordain,...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 33 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... HISTORY OP WASHINGTON COUNTY. 29 Creek, and back as far as a man can go in two days from a point on Conshohocken hill. 11. 1685, October 2. Deed for lauds between...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 34 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... 30 HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. 26. 1T58, October 23. Deed of surrender of part of the purchase of 1754, and new boundaries declared and confirmed from Penn s Creek, northwest and by...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 35 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. 31 delphia each county having returned three members for the Council and nine for the Assembly. In the year 1684, William Penn returned to England, leaving commissioners with...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 36 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... 32 HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. Pennsylvania extends from north latitude 39° 43 to north latitude 42°; from 2° 17 east to 3° 31 west from Washington city. It is bounded, in common...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 37 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. 33 Elk, MeKean, and Potter, from which it was taken while with the part of Venango which was added to Forest by act of Assembly- approved October 31st,...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 38 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... 34 HISTORY OP WASHINGTON COUNTY. Name. Dale of Formation. Acres. Populat n. 54. Clarion Mar. 11, 1S39, from a part of Venango and Arms ng. 384,000 24,988 65. Clinton June 21, 1839,...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 39 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... HISTORY OP WASHINGTON COUNTY. 35 15. 1736. On the death of Governor Gordon, the Council con- sisted of James Logan, Samuel Preston, Anthony Palmer, Clement Plumstead, Thomas Lawrence, Ealph Asheton, Samuel TIasill,...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870
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Image 40 of History of Washington County : from its first settlement to the present time, ... 36 HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. ELECTION. 33.— 1802. 33.— 1805, 34.— 1808, Thomas McKean, James Ross, Scattering, Thomas McKean, Simon Snyder, Samuel Snyder, Simon Snyder, James Ross, John Spayd, Scattering, 47,879 17,037)...- Contributor: Creigh, Alfred - Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1870