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Pennsylvania went through a complicated process before the present state boundaries were defined. British Crown grants to several individuals which were conflicting which resulted in much confusion and serious boundary disputes. | [[Pennsylvania]] went through a complicated process before the present state boundaries were defined. British Crown grants to several individuals which were conflicting which resulted in much confusion and serious boundary disputes. | ||
A brief but helpful account of these disputes is William A. Russ Jr., ''How Pennsylvania Acquired its Present Boundaries, Pennsylvania History Studies, no. 8 ''(University Park, PA.; Pennsylvania Historical Association, 1966; FHL book 974.8 A1 no. 19). | A brief but helpful account of these disputes is William A. Russ Jr., ''How Pennsylvania Acquired its Present Boundaries, Pennsylvania History Studies, no. 8''(University Park, PA.; Pennsylvania Historical Association, 1966; FHL book 974.8 A1 no. 19). | ||
During its early history, France, Connecticut, Maryland, New York, and Virginia laid claim to portions of Pennsylvania. French claims to western Pennsylvania were resolved by the French and Indian War (1754-63). | During its early history, France, Connecticut, Maryland, New York, and Virginia laid claim to portions of Pennsylvania. French claims to western Pennsylvania were resolved by the French and Indian War (1754-63). | ||
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To find records for these areas of Pennsylvania during this unsettled time, check the records of all states and counties involved in the border controversies. | To find records for these areas of Pennsylvania during this unsettled time, check the records of all states and counties involved in the border controversies. | ||
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