Discover the meaning of the blair name on ancestry. Usgenweb pennsylvania archives libraries, museums, archives 11 lookups. For over 100 years, blair has been an american household name for catalog shopping. Guide to genealogical research in pennsylvania, by floyd g. This item is special order it is printed ondemand whenever an order. Blair county blair county was created on february 26, 1846 from parts of huntingdon county and bedford county.
Blair county historical society and q94 classic rock station present mansion mania rockfest june 27, 2020 from 1. Books by blair print and ebooks created for your business. Hollidaysburg, the county seat, was incorporated as a borough on august 10, 1836, and named for adam and william holliday, early settlers. Cobb first and second volumes of mosses universel georgraphy at david bollings bid 0. There is 1 historical society per 41,578 people, and 1. Blairb has 653 books on goodreads, and is currently reading break the silence by d. As a business owner, you know the importance of setting yourself apart from the competition. System information, governance, and consolidated catalog, plus a directory of the county s public libraries, including services at each location, website links and operating hours. Abraham acres adam alexander andrew antietam april battle became bedford bedford county benjamin blair blair county borough brigade built capt centre county certif charles church company dec company july 18 company june 28 company may 18 corp daniel daughter david died disch elected erected expiration of term farm. For around blair county, she conducted interviews with townspeople, researched local documents and publications, and assembled a striking collection of photographs. Roaring springs patterns of growth were largely determined by the periods of expansion for the paper mill and the roaring spring blank book company, an affiliated business. Blair county genealogical society, blair county, pa. Property assessment determinations are made by certified assessors.
The best books on the history of information five books. The goal is to properly determine the market value, known as the assessed value, of a given property. There are 3 historical societies in blair county, pennsylvania, serving a population of 124,736 people in an area of 526 square miles. Blair county created on february 26, 1846 from parts of huntingdon and bedford counties, and named for john blair, a prominent citizen. The calendars will be available at the washington county museum, the blair area chamber of commerce, or by ordering online. After all, everyone has business cards, websites, signs. Welcome to blair county pennsylvania history and genealogy this county is available for adoption if you have the desire to help transcribe genealogical data and place it online for. History lives on along the north georgia farm trail, which meanders through some of the states most historic terrain. Blair county library system serving blair county, pa. Blair surname history by william campbell blair, md and bryce dixon blair. For around blair county, she conducted interviews with townspeople, researched local documents and publications, and assembled a striking collection of photographs generously loaned to her. From its earliest settlement, and more particularly from its organization, in 1846 to june 1896 see other formats. Blair county pennsylvania genealogy project pagenweb history. Everyday discount prices and great customer service.
History books from the midtwentieth century to the bicentennial year of 1976 tarring s. Building waterways forty feet wide and four feet deep across the southern edge of the state was a marvelous accomplishment, but the most magnificent component of the main line was the. Blair county genealogical society, blair county, pa membership. Blair county historical societies are local organizations and history museums dedicated to studying, preserving, and fostering an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on the local communitys history in blair county, pa. Guide to genealogical research in pennsylvania, by floyd. The assessment office maintains a listing and valuation inventory of approximately 65,500 parcels within blair county. Lets dig into the history of books by talking about your next choice, the history of reading in the west, a collection of essays edited by italian historian guglielmo cavallo and french historian. Where can find blair county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. A reprint of the first edition, 9x12 coffee table size. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Due to the ongoing covid19 pandemic, the baker mansion history museum will be closed until further notice. Yes, the government got what it wanted, and yes, the men survived, but even powell proposed setting up the entire west around the river system so it would be ecologically sustainable, ms.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Blair academy mid atlantic boarding high school in new. For over a century, the blair county historical society at baker mansion in altoona, pa has conveyed regional history and the story of the elias baker family. This is a list of the pennsylvania state historical markers in blair county this is intended to be a complete list of the official state historical markers placed in blair county, pennsylvania by the. Yes, the government got what it wanted, and yes, the men. Blair countys first hundred years 18461946 blair county, historical society, hollidaysburg. Two early settlers, adam and william holliday, are credited for the name of the county seat, hollidaysburg, incorporated on august 10, 1836. Museums, cultural sites and living history farms preserve our rich.
Before we broach the books, please sketch the evolution of this subject as a field of academic inquiry. Twentieth century history of altoona and blair county and representative citizens. See more ideas about history, pennsylvania history and railroad pictures. Blair countys first hundred years 18461946 blair county, historical society, hollidaysburg, pennsylvania wolfe, george a. Surname and topic index to the first 2,500 books in the former hoenstine rental library, now owned by bcgs. This is intended to be a complete list of the official state historical markers placed in blair county, pennsylvania by the pennsylvania historical and museum commission phmc. Now, her daughter jean harrell is reprinting the book. June george george w henderson henry hollidaysburg hundred huntingdon county indians isaac jacob james john johnston joseph july 18. List of pennsylvania state historical markers in blair county. Settling in the area in 1836, the bakers became a very affluent family thanks to their rising dominance in ironmaking during this time of rapid industrialization. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Roaring spring historic district, roaring spring borough. There are many types of census records for blair county guide you in researching your family tree. Blair county comprises the altoona, pa metropolitan statistical area.
By pauline owens, originally published by the buchanan co. Hollidaysburg, the county seat, was incorporated as. History of huntingdon and blair counties, pennsylvania j. Blair county pennsylvania genealogy project pagenweb. Members donated books that included classics, history, travel, and fiction. Find your familys average life expectancy, most common occupation, and more. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Abraham acres adam alexander andrew antietam april battle became bedford bedford county benjamin blair blair county borough brigade built capt centre county certif charles church. Nov 08, 2011 announcing the reprinting of the buchanan county va history 1983. The blair public library receives no county funding.
The blair county historical society maintains a large collection of books and files devoted to the history of the civil war, including a complete set of samuel p. All students receive a guided tour of the homes led by our speciallytrained docents. Welcome to blair county pennsylvania history and genealogy this county is available for adoption if you have the desire to help transcribe genealogical data and place it online for the free use of all researchers, volunteer information is available here. It is a subset of intellectual and cultural history, which is a subset of general history. Please email us concerning upcoming events and opportunities. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Blair county pennsylvania incorporated and unincorporated areas tyrone highlighted. Most of the men were not recognized in the history books, except for major powell, who went on to work for the state department. Blair smith has 714 books on goodreads, and is currently reading ill give you the sun by jandy nelson, a constellation of vital phenomena by anthony mar. Until matters of public safety improve, blair county historical society events are likewise postponed. History of centre and clinton counties, pennsylvania by linn, john blair, 18311899. Hood, the night agent by matthew quirk, and california gold by john. In the year that a new permanent exhibit opens at the washington county museum, the 2020 historic picture calendar incorporates many photos from the museum collection to focus on social life in early washington county. The locations of the historical markers, as well as the latitude and longitude coordinates as provided by the phmcs database, are included below when available.
Inventory of doctor blairs estate written on outside of packet april the 22d, 1820 an inventory of the amount of the sail of the personel estate of docter john blair decd. From its earliest settlement, and more particularly from. The blair surname is of great antiquity, first appearing in scotland in the 12th and early th centuries. Announcing the reprinting of the buchanan county va history 1983. Blair county vital records can be found at the pennsylvania office of vital records. The county gets its name from john blair who was a prominent citizen of the region. The result is a tribute to the past that will enrich and enlighten all who read it. Federal population schedules are available for 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Davis, who was the superintendent of schools for blair county prior to the consolidation of the. From its earliest settlement, and more particularly from its organization, in 1846 to june 1896. The blair public library traces its roots back to 1877 when a group of blair women formed the ladies library association. Around blair county local and regional history books.
History of centre and clinton counties, pennsylvania. For around blair county, she conducted interviews with townspeople, researched local documents and publications, and assembled a striking collection of photographs generously loaned to her by individuals, the blair county historical society, and other sources. Directories are alphabetized by the primary citytown, which is noted in bold text below. Property assessment determinations are made by certified. Bates history of pennsylvania volunteers 18611865, volumes i, ii, iii, iv, published in 1869. The county was created on february 26, 1846, from parts of huntingdon and bedford counties. Whether you are looking to buy clothes online or shop home goods, we have you covered. May 07, 2002 for around blair county, she conducted interviews with townspeople, researched local documents and publications, and assembled a striking collection of photographs generously loaned to her by individuals, the blair county historical society, and other sources. What blair county, pa census records are available.
The history of information has developed especially in the last 10 years. Secondary cities, towns, and localities are also included. Updated information and genealogy and history research materials. Blair countys first hundred years 18461946 blair county. Full text of a history of blair county, pennsylvania. The blair county historical society is always pleased to host school groups, students, and educators of all ages and backgrounds. Whats a field trip to baker mansion or royer mansion like. Featured products blair county historical society, inc. Find residential white pages in blair county, pa on yellowbook. The county gets its name from john blair who was a prominent citizen of the.
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