This is a collection of various historical and genealogical reference works on Pennsylvania. These references cover 1000's of individuals, and are an excellent way to start or continue research focused on PA.

This material was scanned from original publications and will be provided as PDFs. You will receive an email with the download link after purchasing online. These files can be read using many PDF reader programs (Windows / Mac / Linux), however Adobe Reader or Acrobat are recommended. Unless notes, each of these files are text-searchable.

Frackville, Pennsylvania (1889, by T. M. Fowler)
This is a view of the town of Frackville looking north. The birds-eye also contains a few illustrations of prominent homes, and businesses of the town at the bottom of the map. *Not text-searchable.*

Girardville, Pennsylvania (1889, by T. M. Fowler & James B. Moyer)
This is a view of the town of Girardville looking northeast. The birds-eye also contains a few illustrations of prominent homes, and businesses of the town at the bottom of the map. *Not text-searchable.*

Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania (1889, by T. M. Fowler & James B. Moyer)
This is a view of the town of Mahanoy City looking northwest. The birds-eye also contains a series of illustrations of prominent homes, businesses of the town along the top and bottom of the map. *Not text-searchable.*

Shenandoah, Pennsylvania (1889, by T. M. Fowler & James B. Moyer)
This is a view of the town of Shenandoah looking southwest. The birds-eye also contains a series of illustrations of prominent homes, businesses and other features of the town at the bottom of the map. *Not text-searchable.*

History of Frackville, Schuylkill County, Pa. (Rev. Jonathan W. Miller, 1904, 92 pages)
This publication is a history of the town of Frackville, Schuylkill County, PA. It covers the development of the town and provides a description of its industries, churches, schools, public works, etc.

Ashland Pennsylvania Borough Directory 1910-1911 (J. H. Lant, 1910, 72 pages)
This is a resident and business directory of the borough of Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA for the year 1910-1911. The directory information includes the resident's or business' name and street address.

Souvenir of Mahanoy City and Vicinity (J. V. O'Connor, ~1910, 27 pages)
This is a pictorial souvenir of Mahanoy City and surrounding area, providing views of important buildings and locations in the vicinity.

The Personal Directory of Mahanoy City, PA 1948 (Albert J. Matalavage, 1948, 68 pages)
This is a directory of Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County, PA for 1948. The directory information includes the names of all residents (including children) and their street address. There is also a brief historical sketch of the town and numerous ads for local businesses.