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The following important events affected | The following important events affected [[Pennsylvania]]'spolitical boundaries, record keeping, and family movements: | ||
1633-1674: | 1633-1674: The Dutch, Swedes, and English established the first European settlements in Pennsylvania. | ||
1680s: | 1680s: William Penn founded the colony of Pennsylvania after receiving a grant in 1681 from the king of England. His colony offered religious freedom, liberal government, and inexpensive land. Quakers established the city of Philadelphia. | ||
1700-1754: | 1700-1754: Welsh, German, and Scotch-Irish groups arrived. | ||
1754: | 1754: The French and Indian War started in western Pennsylvania. | ||
1768-1792: | 1768-1792: The boundaries between Pennsylvania and the neighboring states of Connecticut, New York, Virginia, and Maryland were settled. | ||
1776: | 1776: The Revolutionary War began. The state constitution was adopted. | ||
1787: | 1787: Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the Constitution. | ||
1790-1800: | 1790-1800: Philadelphia was the capital of the United States. | ||
1811: | 1811: Steamboats began traveling from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. | ||
1834: | 1834: The railroad-canal line extended from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. | ||
The Family History Library has many local histories and handbooks to help you with your research. Sources for studying the history of Pennsylvania include: | The Family History Library has many local histories and handbooks to help you with your research. Sources for studying the history of Pennsylvania include: | ||
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A very helpful source in addition to the above bibliographies is Dennis B. Downey and Francis J. Bremer, ''A Guide to the History of Pennsylvania'' (Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press, 1993; FHL book 974.8 H23g). Of special value is the description of research collections in Pennsylvania archives and manuscript repositories. However, it does not include genealogy societies. | A very helpful source in addition to the above bibliographies is Dennis B. Downey and Francis J. Bremer, ''A Guide to the History of Pennsylvania'' (Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press, 1993; FHL book 974.8 H23g). Of special value is the description of research collections in Pennsylvania archives and manuscript repositories. However, it does not include genealogy societies. | ||
Potentially helpful histories of Pennsylvania counties compiled in 1939-1942 is ''Historical Records Survey (Pennsylvania), Notes on County Histories and Points of Interest for American Guide Series ''(FHL films 1016396-401). The counties are filed mostly in alphabetical order, and while a general format seems to be followed, they vary in the kind of information given. | Potentially helpful histories of Pennsylvania counties compiled in 1939-1942 is ''Historical Records Survey (Pennsylvania), Notes on County Histories and Points of Interest for American Guide Series''(FHL films 1016396-401). The counties are filed mostly in alphabetical order, and while a general format seems to be followed, they vary in the kind of information given. | ||
There are also Pennsylvania histories available online. | There are also Pennsylvania histories available online. Use a search engine and terms of "Pennsylvania History" to find applicable sites.<br> | ||
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