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Genealogical And Personal History Of Western Pennsylvania (Volume I)

Genealogical And Personal History Of Western Pennsylvania (Volume I)

W. Jordan, John

Paperback

Biographies GeneralGeneral World HistoryRegional: West

ISBN10: 935448011X
ISBN13: 9789354480119
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 5 2021
Pages: 646
Weight: 2.06
Height: 1.43 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Behind every Western Pennsylvania surname lies a story of courage, craft, and quiet resilience. Genealogical and Personal History of Western Pennsylvania (Volume I) gathers those stories into a single, enduring record of families, places, and lives. These stories still speak today. As a richly detailed genealogical reference book, it traces western Pennsylvania family lineage through biographical sketches of settlers, professionals, industrialists, and community leaders, revealing how early settlers of Pennsylvania shaped townships, churches, and businesses across the region. For anyone drawn to western Pennsylvania local history or engaged in a Pennsylvania family history search, Jordan's careful narratives illuminate connections between generations, with particular strength in the growing cities and townships of western Pennsylvania and in its 19th century Pennsylvania families. Volume I stands as a cornerstone Pennsylvania ancestral records source, invaluable as both a resource for genealogy researchers and a compelling Pennsylvania family histories volume for general readers. Drawing on official records and personal reminiscence, historian John W. Jordan preserves the intertwined stories of Pittsburgh, the wider history of Allegheny County, and surrounding communities, making it an essential addition to any serious local history genealogy collection. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

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