Franklin County, Pennsylvania Genealogy
Guide to Franklin County, Pennsylvania ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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Contents
- 1 County Information
- 2 Resources
- 2.1 Bible Records
- 2.2 Biographies
- 2.3 Business, Commerce, and Occupations
- 2.4 Cemeteries
- 2.5 Census Records
- 2.6 Church Records
- 2.7 Court Records
- 2.8 Directories
- 2.9 Emigration and Immigration
- 2.10 Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
- 2.11 Funeral Homes
- 2.12 Genealogies
- 2.13 Guardianship
- 2.14 Land and Property Records
- 2.15 Local Histories
- 2.16 Maps and Gazetteers
- 2.17 Migration
- 2.18 Military Records
- 2.19 Naturalization and Citizenship
- 2.20 Newspapers
- 2.21 Obituaries
- 2.22 Other Records
- 2.23 Periodicals
- 2.24 Probate Records
- 2.25 School Records
- 2.26 Social Security Records
- 2.27 Tax Records
- 2.28 Vital Records
- 3 Research Facilities
- 4 Societies
- 5 Websites
- 6 Research Guides
- 7 References
County Information[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
The county was named in honor of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin. The county is located in the south-central area of the state.[2]
County Courthouse[edit | edit source]
Franklin County Courthouse
157 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: 717-261-3848 Fax: 717-261-3854
Clerk of Courts/Orphan's Court: 717-261-3805
Prothonotary: 717-261-3858
Register & Recorder: 717-261-3872
Franklin County Website
County Clerk has birth and death records 1894-1906, marriage records from 1885, divorce records from 1884, probate and land records from 1785[3]
Franklin County, Pennsylvania Record Dates[edit | edit source]
Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.
Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
1894 | 1885 | 1894 | 1784 | 1785 | 1785 | 1790 |
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
1864 Fire burned the courthouse in 1864. For suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see:
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Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
For animated maps illustrating Pennsylvania county boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Pennsylvania County Boundary Maps" (1673-1878) may be viewed at the MapofUS.org website. |
Populated Places[edit | edit source]
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[7]
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History Timeline[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
Bible Records[edit | edit source]
Biographies[edit | edit source]
Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]
Indentured Servants
- Immigrant Servants Database hosted by Price Genealogy - Includes indentured/imported servants and transported convicts who served labor terms in Colonial York County, Pennsylvania.
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
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- ca.1700-ca.1950 - Pennsylvania Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950 at FamilySearch — index and images
Census Records[edit | edit source]
Historical populations | ||
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Census | Pop. | %± |
1790 | 15,662 | — |
1800 | 19,638 | 25.4% |
1810 | 23,083 | 17.5% |
1820 | 31,892 | 38.2% |
1830 | 35,037 | 9.9% |
1840 | 37,793 | 7.9% |
1850 | 39,904 | 5.6% |
1860 | 42,126 | 5.6% |
1870 | 45,365 | 7.7% |
1880 | 49,855 | 9.9% |
1890 | 51,433 | 3.2% |
1900 | 54,902 | 6.7% |
1910 | 59,775 | 8.9% |
1920 | 62,275 | 4.2% |
1930 | 65,010 | 4.4% |
1940 | 69,378 | 6.7% |
1950 | 75,927 | 9.4% |
1960 | 88,172 | 16.1% |
1970 | 100,833 | 14.4% |
1980 | 113,629 | 12.7% |
1990 | 121,082 | 6.6% |
2000 | 129,308 | 6.8% |
2010 | 149,618 | 15.7% |
Source: "Wikipedia.org". |
Church Records[edit | edit source]
Church records and the information they provide vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. For members, they may contain: age, date of baptism, christening, or birth; marriage date and maiden name; death/burial date. For general information about Pennsylvania denominations, see Pennsylvania Church Records.
County-wide Database - Multi-denominational
- 1708-1985 Pennsylvania, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985 at Historical Society of Pennsylvania – $, free to members of the society; Also available at Ancestry $
- Contains church records of:
- Presbyterian Church
- Chambersburg: Falling Spring Presbyterian Church; First United Methodist Church; Holy Trinity Episcopal Church; St. John's United Church of Christ; St. Paul Methodist Church
- Concord: United Methodist Church
- Fayetteville: Calvary United Methodist Church
- Greencastle: United Brethren in Christ
- Mercersburg: United Brethren in Christ
- Middleburg: Emanuel's Evangelical United Brethren Church
- Middletown: Presbyterian Church
- Pleasant Hill: Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Waynesboro: Faith United Methodist Church
- York: United Brethren in Christ
- York Springs: United Brethren in Christ
Catholic
The oldest Roman Catholic congregations are located in the city of Chambersburg.[8]
- "100 Years of the Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese 1843 -1943," Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. 17, No. 1. FHL Book 974.8 B2wg. Chronology, map, county-by-county information.
Church of the Brethren
Church Genealogy Records, Church of the Brethren Network
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
After the murders of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, Sydney Rigdon attempted to establish his branch of the Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1845 a group from Pittsburgh traveled to Franklin County and purchased property in Antrim Township. The group, for various reasons, never took hold and by 1847 disbanded.
Ward and Branch Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Blue Ridge Dest
- Fairview (Waynesboro)
Lutheran
Germans settled Franklin County,with one of the earliest settlers being Matthias George. Itinerant ministers performed necessary rites in the area.[9]
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Waynesboro
- 1814-1875 Evangelical Lutheran Church, Waynesboro, Baptism Index 1814-1875 in International Genealogical Index at FamilySearch. Batch C504951
- 1844-1880 Evangelical Lutheran Church, Waynesboro, Marriage Index 1844-1880 in International Genealogical Index at FamilySearch. Batch M504951
Mount Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sylan (Little Cove)
- 1834-1875 Mount Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sylan (Little Cove), Baptism Index 1834-1875 in International Genealogical Index at FamilySearch. Batch C503991
- 1834-1906 Mount Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, 1834-1906 at Ancestry ($).
Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pleasant Hall
- 1788-1869 Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pleasant Hall, Baptism Index 1788-1869 in International Genealogical Index at FamilySearch. Batch C504861
Second Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chambersburg
- 1835-1875 Second Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chambersburg, Baptism Index 1835-1875 in International Genealogical Index at FamilySearch. Batch C504671[10]
Presbyterian
The Presbyterians are very numerous in the county and were the earliest denomination in the county.[11]
Falling Spring Presbyterian Church was organized, at a Scotch-Irish settlement in what is now Franklin County, in 1738.[12]
Robert Kennedy Memorial Presbyterian Church, Welsh Run
- 1836-1917 Robert Kennedy Memorial Presbyterian Church, Welsh Run, Baptism Index 1836-1917 in International Genealogical Index at FamilySearch. Batch C727631
Upper West Conococheague Presbyterian Church, Mercersburg
- 1769-1813 Upper West Conococheague Presbyterian Church, Mercersburg, Baptism Index 1769-1813 in International Genealogical Index at FamilySearch. Batch C507131[13]
- 1769-1812 Upper West Conococheague Presbyterian Church, Mercersburg, Marriage Index 1769-1812 in International Genealogical Index at FamilySearch. Batch M507131
Welsh Run Presbyterian Church
- Jim Houpt Indexing Project This site contains indices to Military, Presbyterian Church, Cemetery, and other records in Franklin County.
Reformed
Salem Reformed Church, Washington Township
- 1782-1809 Salem Reformed Church, Washington Township, Baptism Index 1782-1809 in International Genealogical Index at FamilySearch. Batch C506981
List of Churches and Church Parishes
Court Records[edit | edit source]
For information about records kept in the Orphan's court, Prothonotary Court, Court of Common Pleas, and other courts in counties of Pennsylvania, visit the Pennsylvania Court Records Wiki page.
Directories[edit | edit source]
Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]
For online resources, passenger lists, and specific groups coming to Pennsylvania, see Pennsylvania Emigration and Immigration.
- Immigrant Servants Database hosted by Price Genealogy - Includes indentured/imported servants and transported convicts who served labor terms in Colonial York County, Pennsylvania.
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]
For groups that came, see People section of the Pennsylvania Emigration page.
African American[edit | edit source]
Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]
Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Guardianship[edit | edit source]
The Orphan's Court ensures the best interests of those not capable of handling their own affairs: minors, incapacitated persons, decedents' estates, and more.[14]
- 1785 -1903 Orphans' Court Dockets FHL Films 323834–323858 Includes general index.
- 1850 -1900 Executors and Administrators, and Guardian Accounts FHL Films 323883–323892 Some volumes include surname index.
- 1852 -1900 Orphans' Court Auditor's Docket FHL Films 323876–323881
- Students in the Soldiers' Orphan Schools from Franklin County, Pennsylvania June 1, 1902
Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]
Land and property records can place an ancestor in a specific location and reveal family relationships. Records include: deeds, abstracts, indexes, mortgages, leases, grants, sheriff sales, land patents, maps and more. For more information, see Pennsylvania Land and Property.
Land records in Franklin County began in 1784. These records are filed with the Register and Recorder office in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Online Land Indexes and Records
- 1784 -1963 Deeds, 1784-1883; Index 1784-1963 FHL film 323794 (first of 91 films) - images only; click on the camera icon to view images
- 1811 -1868 Mortgage Books FHL films 323859–323861 - images only; click on the camera icon to view images
- 1955–present Franklin County offers online access to records. Fees apply.
- Land Warrants, Pennsylvania Archives, Series 3 Volume 25, pp. 3-52 at Franklin County, Pennsylvania USGenWeb Archives
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
- Historical Sketch of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. 1878. By I.H. M'Cauley. Chambersburg, Pennsylvania : E.F. Pursel. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Hathitrust, Internet Archive; At various libraries (WorldCat).
- The History and Topography of Dauphin, Cumberland, Franklin, Bedford, Adams, and Perry Counties (Pennsylvania). 1846. By I. Daniel Rupp. Lancaster, Pa. : Gilbert Hills. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Hathitrust, Internet Archive, Google Books, Ancestry ($); At various libraries (WorldCat). Index: FamilySearch Digital Library.
- History of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. 1887. Chicago : Warner, Beers. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Hathitrust, Internet Archive, Ancestry ($).
Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]
for more resources
Maps
- Maps of Pennsylvania (1673-1878)
- Ancestor Tracks has posted downloadable images from the Atlas of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, from Actual Surveys under the Direction of D.G. Beers, published by Pomeroy & Beers, 1868. This atlas located in the Library of Congress shows major landowners and geographic sites at the date of publishing. While the physical maps are in the public domain, the images we have taken of the maps belong to us and are not to be used commercially. We hereby give permission to use them strictly for personal use; please attribute to Ancestor Tracks.
- FamilySearch Places:Cities and Towns- How to Use FS Places
Migration[edit | edit source]
Military Records[edit | edit source]
- Jim Houpt Indexing Project This site contains indices to Military, Church, Cemetery, and other records in Franklin County.
French and Indian War
Reverend John Elder, pastor of Derry and Paxtang churches, recruited Scotch-Irish rangers from his congregation in what is now Franklin County (then Cumberland County). Known as the Paxton Rangers or Paxton Boys, they provided security for white settlements between the Blue Mountains and the Susquehanna River. They are remembered for playing a prominent role in Pontiac's War.[15]
Revolutionary War
Men from what is now Franklin County (then Cumberland County) served in the 1st Pennsylvania Regiment.[16]
Civil War
- 1861-1865 - Pennsylvania, Register of Military Volunteers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — index
An interesting study, called the Valley of the Shadow Project, has collected military and private papers detailing the experience of the Civil War in Franklin County, Pennsylvania and Augusta (VA).
Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]
Naturalization records can contain information about immigration and nativity. Prior to 1906, it is rare to find the town of origin in naturalization records. For more information, see Pennsylvania Naturalization
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
Newspapers may contain obituaries, births, marriages, deaths, anniversaries, family gatherings, family travel, achievements, business notices, engagement information, and probate court proceedings. Newspapers are often found in local or university libraries, historical or genealogical societies, or state archives in the area where the newspaper was published. See Pennsylvania Newspapers for more information.
Newspapers of Franklin County
- Pennsylvania Newspapers
- Chronicling America US Newspaper Directory
Online Newspapers
To learn if there are newspapers online for a specific town or city in Pennsylvania, see news.google.com/newspapers and search for the town or the name of a newspaper.
- Franklin Repository of Chambersburg July 8, 1863-December 27, 1865.
- Pilot of Greencastle February 3, 1863 - July 26, 1864.
- Waynesburg Messenger of Waynesburg August 21, 1861 - March 22, 1865.
The Digital Archives of the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library contains full photos of local newspapers searchable by key words and article titles (try births, obituaries, hospital admissions, discharges, etc.) as well as date.
- Record Herald, 1918-2009
- Village Record 1851-1900
- Waynesboro Record 1901-1921 (now known as the Waynesboro Record Herald)
Online Newspaper Abstracts
- 1947-2010 Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Collection, 1947-2010 at FamilySearch
- PA-Roots Newspaper Articles of Franklin County.
- Civil War Era Newspapers for Franklin County.
- Newspaper Articles at Franklin County, Pennsylvania USGenWeb Archives. Includes several items from the People's Register
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
Obituaries are generally found in local newspapers where the person died or where family members lived. Local libraries or societies may have indexes or other sources.
Online Obituary Abstracts
- PA-Roots Obituaries for Franklin County.
- Obituary and Death Notices at Franklin County, Pennsylvania USGenWeb Archives
Obituary Excerpts and Abstracts
- Cell, Robert F. and Franklin Repository (Chambersburg, Pennsylvania), The Franklin Repository; Chambersburg, Pennsyvlania:Newspaper Abstracted and Indexed for Franklin County Names (Edinburg, Texas:R.F. Cell, 1992, 1995; Chambersburg, Pennsylvania:Franklin County Historical Society-Kittochtinny) FHL film 1059479 items 5-7; book 974.844/C1 B38c An index in each volume. Contains draft lists, jurors, military lists, unclaimed letters, death and marriage notices, probate information, etc.
- Cell, Robert F. and Mercersburg Journal (Mercersburg, Pennsylvania), Mercersburg Journal; Mercersburg, Pennsylvania; 1857-1874 (Edinburg, Texas:R.F. Cell, 1996) At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL book 974.844/M1 B3c
Other Records[edit | edit source]
Periodicals[edit | edit source]
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
Probate matters in Franklin County are handled by the Orphans' Court and start when the county was created.
In addition to wills and administrations, the Orphans' Court also handles: audits of accounts of executors, administrators, trustees, and guardians; distribution of estates; appointments of guardians; adoptions; appeals from the Register of Wills; inheritance tax appeals, and various petitions and motions.
Online Probate Indexes and Records
- 1683 -1993 Pennsylvania Wills and Probate Records 1683-1993 at Ancestry $
- 1700 -1960 Administration Index FHL films 323873–323874 - images only; click on the camera icon to view images; catalog notes state records begin in 1700's
- 1752 -1838 Courthouse Records FHL film 382820 - images only; click on the camera icon to view images; includes original probates, wills and land records at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
- 1784 -1822 Estate Papers FHL films 1465867–1465878 - images only; click on the camera icon to view images
- 1784-1963 Franklin County Probate Records at FamilySearch
- 1785 -1903 Orphans' Court Dockets FHL films 323834–323858 - images only; click on the camera icon to view images
- 1785 -1960 Index to Minors' Estates FHL films 323956–323957 - images only; click on the camera icon to view images
- 1850 -1900 Executors, Administrators, and Guardian Accounts FHL Films 323883–323892 - images only; click on the camera icon to view images
- 1852 -1900 Orphans' Court Auditor's Docket FHL films 323876–323881 - images only; click on the camera icon to view images
- 1855 -1961 Widows' Appraisements FHL films 323893–323899 - images only; click on the camera icon to view images
- 1962 -1963 General index, Orphans' Court FHL film 323958 - images only; click on the camera icon to view images
- Franklin County Wills and Estate Records at Pennsylvania USGenWeb Archives
- Wills - Abstracts and Letters of Administration (incomplete) at Franklin County, Pennsylvania USGenWeb Archives
School Records[edit | edit source]
Social Security Records[edit | edit source]
- 1935-2014 United States Social Security Death Index at FamilySearch - How to use this collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 at Ancestry ($) — index, click here for more information.
Tax Records[edit | edit source]
- 1798 Pennsylvania, U.S. Direct Tax Lists, 1798 at Ancestry ($).
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Vital records are handled by the County Orphans' Court. Between the years 1852-1855 Pennsylvania made a failed attempt to record birth, marriage and death events at the county level. County marriage records were kept in earnest in 1885. Births and deaths, at the county level, were begun in 1893 and kept through 1905. For the most complete set of records, contact the County Orphans' Court.
Birth[edit | edit source]
Early births 1893–1905 are located at the County Orphans' Court. For more information, see Pennsylvania Vital Records.
- 1726-1930 Pennsylvania, Births and Christenings, 1709-1950 index. Not complete for all years. This collection is an index for the years 1726 to 1930. It is not necessarily intended to index any specific set of records. This index is not complete for any particular place or region. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index or Vital Records Index collections.
- 1894-1906 Register of Births FHL films 323948–323949
Births from 1894 -1906 have been microfilmed. They are available at the Pennsylvania State Archives and through local family history centers.
Marriage[edit | edit source]
Pennsylvania marriages were created by county officials. Contact Franklin County Courthouse
- 1626-2016 Pennsylvania, United States Marriages at FindMyPast ($)
- 1677-1950 Pennsylvania Civil Marriages, 1677-1950 at FamilySearch
- 1700-1821 Pennsylvania Marriage Records Ancestry $
- 1725-1976 Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1709-1940 index. Not complete for all years. This index is not necessarily intended to index any specific set of records. This index is not complete for any particular place or region. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index or Vital Records Index collections.
- Pre-1810 Pennsylvania Marriages Ancestry $
- 1830-1848 James Walker's Journal, Marriages,Franklin County Archives Vital Records (USGenWeb)
- 1852-1854 Pennsylvania Marriages Ancestry $
- 1885-1950 Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885 -1950. Free online index with images to some Franklin County marriages. Most of the records consist of marriage licenses, certificates, applications, docket books, and affidavits. These records have been microfilmed.
- 1885-1963 Marriage License Dockets (Franklin County, Pennsylvania) – FHL films 323900-323923 - images only; click on the camera icon to view images
Death[edit | edit source]
Early deaths 1893–1905 are located at the County Orphans' Court. For indexes and records, 1906 and later, see Pennsylvania Vital Records.
- 1720-1999 Pennsylvania Deaths and Burials, 1720-1999 at FamilySearch — index, some images
- 1850-1880 Pennsylvania Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1852-1854 Pennsylvania Deaths Ancestry $
- 1893-1906 Register of Deaths FHL films 323953–323955 These county death records were microfilmed by FamilySearch. They are available through Family History Centers and at the Pennsylvania State Archives.
- 1894-1906 Franklin County Death Index 1894-1906 in International Genealogical Index at FamilySearch
Divorce[edit | edit source]
Divorce records are available through the office of the Prothonotary, Franklin County Courthouse.
Research Facilities[edit | edit source]
Archives[edit | edit source]
Listed below are archives in Greene County. For state-wide archival repositories, see Pennsylvania Archives and Libraries.
- National Archives at Philadelphia
14700 Townsend Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154-1096
Phone: 215-305-2044
Fax: 215-305-2052
website
Family History Centers[edit | edit source]
Family History Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a family history center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Listed below are libraries in Franklin County. For state-wide library facilities, see Pennsylvania Archives and Libraries.
- Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library
45 E Main Street
Waynesboro, PA 17268
Phone: 717-762-3335
Email: alexanderhamiltonlibrary@hotmail.com
Website
Museums[edit | edit source]
Societies[edit | edit source]
Listed below are societies in Franklin County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Pennsylvania Societies.
- Franklin County Historical Society
175 East King Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: 717-264-1667
Email: history@pa.net
Website
- Franklin County Pennsylvania Genealogy Group
Facebook
- Kittochtinny Historical Society
175 East King Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Franklin County Historical Society-Kittochtinny
- Shippensburg Historical Society
52 West King St.
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Phone: 717-532-6727
Email: info@shippensburghistory.org
Website
Websites[edit | edit source]
- Franklin County USGenWeb Project This site has several maps, cemetery records, name indexes, local and family histories and other information for Franklin County online.
- FamilyHart Online Database This is an online family database of over 843,000 linked records. There are many Franklin County families in this database. The database is updated online quarterly.
- Franklin County PA Genealogy
- FamilySearch Catalog – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
Research Guides[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Pennsylvania.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_County,_Pennsylvania accessed 2/12/2017
- ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists : United States of America, 10th ed., (Draper, UT: Everton Publishers, 2002) Franklin County, Pennsylvania, p.590
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Pennsylvania.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Pennsylvania.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Pennsylvania.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Franklin County, Pennsylvania," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_County,_Pennsylvania, accessed 21 January 2020.
- ↑ "History of Franklin County, Pennsylvania" WorldCat 181018735; FHL film 1000556 item 3
- ↑ "History of Franklin County, Pennsylvania" WorldCat 181018735; FHL film 1000556 item 3
- ↑ Genealogical Society of Utah, Parish and Vital Records List (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/9/92/Igipennsylvaniaf.pdf.
- ↑ "History of Franklin County, Pennsylvania" WorldCat 181018735; FHL film 1000556 item 3
- ↑ Wayland F. Dunaway, The Scotch-Irish of Colonial Pennsylvania (Chapel Hill, N.C.: The University of North Carolina Press, 1944), 59-64. Free digital version at PA's Past: Digital Bookshelf at Penn State.
- ↑ Genealogical Society of Utah, Parish and Vital Records List (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/9/92/Igipennsylvaniaf.pdf.
- ↑ The Philadelphia Courts at Common Pleas accessed 10 July 2012
- ↑ Wayland F. Dunaway, The Scotch-Irish of Colonial Pennsylvania (Chapel Hill, N.C.: The University of North Carolina Press, 1944), 150-154. Free digital version at PA's Past: Digital Bookshelf at Penn State.
- ↑ John B.B. Trussell and Charles C. Dallas, The Pennsylvania Line; Regimental Organization and Operations, 1776-1783 (Harrisburg, Pa.: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1977). Digital version at Family History Archive.