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.

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History of the Congregation of Guinston, Chanceford,
York County, Pennsylvania (Francis McBurney, 1866, 23 pages)
This is a history of this early church of York County, PA, along with information on its early members

The Origin and History of the Slate Ridge Presbyterian Church,
Peachbottom, York Co., PA (Joseph D. Smith, 1868, 24 pages)
This is a historical discourse on the origin and history of this church of York County, PA

History and Manual of the Presbyterian Church at York, PA (Henry E. Niles, 1879, 34 pages)
This publication is a history of the Presbyterian Church of York, York County, PA. It covers the beginning and early history of the church with mention of many of the persons influential therein. The concluding portion of the booklet is a directory listing of members of various church organizations, and schools.

Industrial and Commercial Resources of [Southeastern] Pennsylvania
Historical, Descriptive and Biographical Review
(Historical Publishing Company, 1886, 122 pages)
This publication is a history and description of the business operations from dozens of towns throughout south eastern Pennsylvania. Each business is detailed in sketch form, giving, in many cases, a brief history of its existence, management, and a description of its operations. This information was only published in this publication making this a rare and useful resource for historical or genealogical research in these counties of PA.

From York County
-- From York: -- Pennsylvania Agricultural Works, John F. Patton & Co., E. S. Buck, Dale & Hart, Phineas Palmer, Chas. S. White, Matthew Taylor, Wm. Smith & Co., Laucks & Son, N. C. Baughman, Bender & Son, O. J. Bollinger, Union Tea and Coffee Company, Buttorff, The Spangler Manufacturing Co., Alex. Klinedinst, Geo. Graybill, The York Match Company, John C. Schmidt & Co., J. T. McFall, -- From Hanover: -- Wm. J. Young & Co., A. J. Snively, M.D., Henry W. Miller, D. S. Tanger & Son, Ehrhart, Conrad & Co.

The Lutheran Church in York, Penn'a (Beale M. Schmucker, 1888, 59 pages)
This is a brief history of the Lutheran Church of York, York County, PA, and of the men who served there.

1790-1890 One Hundred Years Lower Marsh Creek
Presbyterian Church (W. S. Van Cleve, 1890, 42 pages)
This is a historical sketch of the church made for its 100th anniversary.

Industries and Wealth of the Principle Points in Southeastern Pennsylvania
(Excepting Philadelphia) Embracing Dauphin, York, Lancaster, Schuylkill,
Berks, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware Counties
(American Publishing and Engraving Co., 1890, 148 pages)
This publication contains sketches of industrial and economic significance from the major populated areas of southeastern PA. These commercial sketches provide a rare look at many of the businesses and business people of Pennsylvania before the 20th Century.

From York County
-- From York: -- Baugher, Kurtz & Stewart, W. H. Lanius, I. W. Allen, Hubley Printing Company, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, A. B. Farquhar Company, E. I. Kraber & Son, W. T. Gerber, P. C. Wiest & Co., White & Jessop, Gnau, Alexander & Co., B. C. Wikinson, B. J. King, Acme Oil Company, Jacob Seacrist, G. W. Hoover, York Transfer, Hantz & Jessop, Albert Willis, John A. Morrison & Bros., Amos Hoffman, D. V. Doyle, F. T. Scott's Sons, H. W. Heffener, The National Hedge and Wife Fence Co., Schall & Danner, Howard E. Wantz, Finley & Lachicotte, Laucks & Son, The Spangler Manufacturing Company, Schall & King, B. F. Willis, C. A. Bayler, J. T. McFall, C. E. Adams, J. R. Davis, E. W. Bowman, Alex. Spangler, C. F. Hoffmeyer, J. D. Kauffman, Wm. Smith & Co., H. Lanius's Sons, B. F. Frick, George Graybill, The York WIre Cloth Company, John M. Habliston, Parkhurst & Co., Gross Brothers, W. F. Ramsey, Lehmayer & Bro., City Drug Store, Harry Washers, A. D. Thompson, Bennett's China Hall, T. S. Klinefelter, R. F. Polack, Bacheldor's Business College, Quickel & Graybill, Wm. Fluhrer, C. F. Keech

The Forney Family of Hanover, Pennsylvania 1690-1893
(Lucy Forney Bittinger, 1893, 66 pages)
This is a record of the descendants of Johann Adam Forney many of whom settled in Hanover, York County, PA.

Records of Rev. John Casper Stoever Baptismal and Marriage 1730-1779
(Anonymous, 1896, 79 pages)
John Casper Stoever was an early and prominent minister serving the area of southeast Pennsylvania, principally the counties of Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montgomery and York. He recorded the details of the baptisms and marriages he performed, providing an early primary set of vital records.

History of Centre Presbyterian Church, New Park, PA 1780-1903
(R. Lorenzo Clark, 1903, 82 pages)
This book is a history of the Centre Presbyterian Church of New Park, York Co., PA. It covers its formation and growth, as well as the ministers who presided over it throughout the years. The concluding portion of the publication is a listing of person who held various offices within the church as well as statistics from 1859-1903.

Historical Sketch of the Proudfit Family of York County, Pennsylvania
(Margaret Compton, 1911, 110 pages)
This is a history and genealogy of the Proudfit family of York Co., PA. It is a through look at a family which settled early in York County, and includes a number of photographs of its members, residences, etc. Other families associated with this Proudfit family, and given mention are Billings, Burch, Campbell, Caulkins, Church, Culbertson, Dundon, Gemmill, Gillespie, Goodrich, Hutchinson, Marble, Marsh, Moore, Perry, Pulling, Putnam, Richardson, Sinclair, Spittall, Watkins, Williams, and Wylie.

The Story of York Pennsylvania Illustrated
(Clarence E. Weaver, 1912, 22 pages)
This booklet was published as a highlight of the businesses and industries of York, York County, Pennsylvania. It begins with a brief description of the city and its prospects. The remainder of the publication presents brief sketches of dozens of York's individual businesses and business people. Along with the sketches there are also some historic photographs the business locations.

Sketches:
Woltman & Spangler Company, Newark Shoe Store, York Fruit Co., W. F. Stewart, C. C. Kottcamp & Son, J. Z. Bentz, Pullman Motor Car Co., Eureka Life Insurance Company, A. F. Warnecke, J. Luther Brunhouse, Keystone Cigar Store, Edward Mosebach, H. M. Smyser, The People's Steam Laundry, Geo. D. Faber, Bon-Ton Shoe Repairing Co., J. L. Witmer, Shadle & Busser, A. Musser, J. C. Cole, Weaver Organ and Piano Co., D. S. Peterman & Co., J. D. Dotterer, Crystal Resturant and Quick-Lunch Room, A. L. Ziegler, Albert Bishop, F. C. Knapp Co., Hodnett & Pflieger, York Meat and Provision Company, Clarence O. Yeatts, Miss Kate Aughenbaugh, Hotel National, Kauffman's Art Shop, J. H. Stiles, Chas. H. Stark, European Hotel, H. Freedman, H. B. Beard & Co., Geo. B. Rauth, The Square Cigar Store, McFall & Son, Williams & Levin, Chas. Lo Bianco, Busy-Bee Restaurant, Bittner Auction Co., Hotel York, N. Freireich, York Fancy Dye Works, Jas. H. Dise, Aug. H. Schaefer, Geo. E. Smith, West-End Smoke Shop, G. H. Aughenbaugh, Stough & Lucas, The Z Restaurant, Wm. E. Koch, Mrs. Ida M. Smith, Alex. Morrison, A. H. Kehr, Rowan's J. A. Miller, G. Roy Lovegrove, Edward B. O'Reilly, The Victoria Hotel, N. H. Shearer & Co., York Sanitary Milk Co., Kling's Grocery, M. R. Swartz, New Hotel Codorus, S. M. Lovett, Lafayette House, C. R. Arndt, John A. Hollinger, The York Card and Paper Co., H. L. Neuman, Manhattan Cafe, H. B. Mehring & Co., J. M. Throne, Miss H. M. Raffensperger, Cocklin Bros., A. Homer Stacks, B. Frank Hubley, The A. C. Boll Cafe, The Little Shoe Shop, H. E. Musser, G. W. Givler, Western National Bank, New York Organ and Piano Co., Bergman Art and Antique Store, Sechrist & Folckemer, Hotel Penn, S. F. Glatfelter, D. G. Deardorff & Sons, Walter B. Hostetter & Co., West-End Cigar Store, E. W. Spangler, C. H. Sultner & Son, General Supply and Construction Co., C. R. Hollinger, The Globe, Noah C. May, Golden-Rule Store, Southern Pennsylvania Garage, Kline & COmpany, Grand Union Tea Co., City Hotel, City Drug Store, The Quality Shop, Harry C. Peddicord, The Mystic Star Theatre, Hershey Baking Co., James McLean & Sons, C. J. Helfrich, C. A. Strack & Son, York Garage and Supply Co., G. R. Kinney & Co., Hanover Shoe Store, O. L. Stuck, Chas. H. Kline, D. F. Miller, C. D. Kenney & Co., W. H. Knaub, The Acme Restaurant, Lawrence A. Glackin, Renaut's Barber Shop, Frank H. Reiff, The Franklin Grocery, D. F. Stauffer, Gehly's Carpet House, R. E. Spielman, Chas. H. Sieker, Hotel Mansion, Everhart's Drug Store, Joseph A. Myers, Charles H. Strathmeyer, A. J. Wolf, A. Singerman, Elmer U. Bupp, C. M. Spahr, F. J. Elick, A. L. Newcomer, Harry. A. Lehr, C. H. Dietz, Wm. F. Steiner, J. F. McComsey & Co., John Provenza, Chas. H. Beck, The W. J. Boll Co., J. C. Grove & Son, A. M. Hake & Co., G. M. Bell

History of the Kreutz Creek Charge of the Reformed Church
(Rev. Walter E. Garrett, 1924, 257 pages)
This is a history of the Kreutz Creek Charge, including the churches of Kreutz Creek Union Church, Trinity Church (Hellam), Canadochly Union Church, Canadochly Reformed Church, and Locust Grove Reformed Church.

The Story of the Moravian Congregation at York, Pennsylvania
(S. C. Albright, 1927, 243 pages)
As the title suggests, this is a history of the Moravian Church of York

Chapters:
1 - The Moravians
2 - Moravian Missions
3 - Moravian Evangelization in the North American Colonies
4 - Ecclesiastical Functions and Rituals From the Early Days
5 - Pioneer Life in York County
6 - Beginnings of the Congregation at York
7 - The Gemeinhaus
8 - The Moravian Cemetery
9 - National, Congregational and Local Activities
10 - Ministerial Succession From the Revolutionary War
11 - New Hopes in a New Location
12 - Present Congregational Activities and Future Prospects

Directory of the Kreutz Creek Charge of the Reformed Church
(Anonymous, 1927, 44 pages)
This is a directory of the Kreutz Creek Reformed Charge in York County, PA for the year 1927. The churches covered include Kreutz Creek Union Church, Trinity Reformed Church, Canadochly Evangelical and Reformed Church, and Locust Grove Evangelical and Reformed Church. It provides brief histories and photographs of the churches, membership rolls for each church for the year covered, and lists of the church organizations and those who served on them.

Directory of the Kreutz Creek Charge of the Reformed Church
(Anonymous, 1928, 48 pages)
This is a directory of the Kreutz Creek Reformed Charge in York County, PA for the year 1928. The churches covered include Kreutz Creek Union Church, Trinity Reformed Church, Canadochly Evangelical and Reformed Church, and Locust Grove Evangelical and Reformed Church. It provides brief histories and photographs of the churches, membership rolls for each church for the year covered, and lists of the church organizations and those who served on them.

Directory of the Kreutz Creek Charge of the Reformed Church
(Anonymous, 1929, 52 pages)
This is a directory of the Kreutz Creek Reformed Charge in York County, PA for the year 1929. The churches covered include Kreutz Creek Union Church, Trinity Reformed Church, Canadochly Evangelical and Reformed Church, and Locust Grove Evangelical and Reformed Church. It provides brief histories and photographs of the churches, membership rolls for each church for the year covered, and lists of the church organizations and those who served on them.

York - The Industrial City
(York Chamber of Commerce, 1930, 52 pages)
This is a historical sketch of the industrial and business interests of the city of York, York County, PA. It begins with a brief general history of the area. Following this, attention is given to York's industries, businesses and utilities. Dozens of York's business operations are sketched, nearly all with an accompanying photograph or illustration. Toward the end, there are also photographs of a few of Yorks prominent residences and churches, and lastly, a classified list of all of York's Industries and their products. At the very end of the publication there is a brief sketch of nearby Spring Grove and the Spring Grove Paper Mills.

Flood of "33" York, PA. (Anonymous, 1933, 12 pages)
This is a pictorial souvenir of the 1933 flood featuring scenes from various areas in York County that were affected.

Picture Memories - York Flood 1933 (Gazette Print Shop, 1933, 15 pages)
This is a pictorial souvenir of the 1933 flood featuring scenes from various areas in York County that were affected.

Mathew Dill Genealogy (Volume II) (Salie Jones Dill, 1935, 123 pages)
The full title of the publication is: "Mathew Dill Genealogy - A study of the Dill Family of Dillsburg, York County, Pennsylvania 1698-1935."This publication outlines the history and genealogy of Mathew Dill and his descendants.

Eight Centuries of Spanglers (Belmont Farley, 1939, 64 pages)
This privately published work was compiled as a brief history of the Spangler family. The history touches on Adams and York County, as some of the early members of the family in America settled in these areas.

Centennial of the Presbyterian Church, Stewartstown, PA
(Tolbert Dwight Hewlett, 1942, 14 pages)
This booklet briefly outlines the history of the church.

Directory of the Kreutz Creek Charge of the Reformed Church
(Anonymous, 1946, 39 pages)
This is a directory of the Kreutz Creek Reformed Charge in York County, PA for the year 1946. The churches covered include Kreutz Creek Union Church, Trinity Reformed Church, Canadochly Evangelical and Reformed Church, and Locust Grove Evangelical and Reformed Church. It provides brief histories and photographs of the churches, membership rolls for each church for the year covered, and lists of the church organizations and those who served on them.

History of St. Paul's Church of the West Manheim Charge 1853-1953
(Anniversary Committee, 1953, 58 pages)
This is a centennial history of the West Manheim Charge of York County, PA. It also includes biographical sketches of several of its pastors: Charles A. Hay, David P. Rosenmiller, M. J. Alleman, Peter Warner, Samuel Yingling, Daniel J. Hauer, John Albert Metzger, David B. Lau, S. L. Hench, George E. Sheffer, Albert M. Hollinger, Samuel Gutelius, Jacob Sechler, Julius J. C. Kurtz, Jacob D. Zehring, Silas F. Laury, John H. Hartman, Edwin M. Sando, Harvey M. Light, Israel George Nace, Preston H. Dusman. Lastly, there is a section listing some of the headstone of the cemetery.

Flood '72 (A. Keith Zorger & Frank E. Schubert, 1972, 32 pages)
This is a photographic souvenir of the 1972 Flood in Pennsylvania resulting from Hurricane / Tropical storm Agnes. It shows numerous scenes of flood damage primarily in Cumberland, Dauphin and York Counties.

Photograph Collection of York's Greatest Storm - June 21-23, 1972
(Anonymous, 1972, 36 pages)
This is another pictorial souvenir of the flooding caused by Tropical Storm Agnes in 1972. It provides flood scenes from across the region of York County.