Washington county was formed in 1777 by act of north carolina laws of north carolina 1777, chapter 31. This atlas contains a state and county history, summary of life in washington county, plat maps, township descriptions, and lithographic images of various residences in washington county. The washington county historical association was established to preserve the history of these early pioneers and to honor their memories. History of marietta and washington county, ohio, and.
From the earliest settlements to the present time, including a history of hagerstown, volume 2, part 1 a history of washington county, maryland. Washington county, the first county in our nation to be named after general george washington, was formed in 1784. An important resource for the study and research of washington. Washington county is part of the portlandvancouverhillsboro, orwa metropolitan statistical area. History of washington county, pennsylvania by, 1882, h. Washington county ohio history, washington county ohio biography, marietta ohio history, marietta ohio biography, genealogy publisher chicago. A new book that is fine and unmarked accept for a gift inscription on the frep ina d. History of washington county from its first settlement to the present time, first under virginia as yohogania, ohio, or augusta county until 1781, and subsequently under pennsylvania. The local history and genealogy archives has an extensive collection of books, cds, microfilm and clippings that are of special interest to those interested in researching their family histories.
Washington county, originally about onehalf the northwest territory now included in the state of ohio, was established by proclamation of gov. First county in alabama matte, jacqueline anderson on. On june 1, 1796, washington county, north carolina was transferred to washington county, tennessee by a vote of the u. Washington county league of women voters history and government. In its early days, washington county was a diverse area that attracted many settlers who were eager to set up homesteads and farm the land. Washington county s land records deeds, mortgages, affidavits, and other instruments pertaining to real estate transactions begin in 1834. Washington county new york genealogy is part of the new york history and genealogy project.
From the earliest settlements to the present time, including a history of hagerstown, volume 2, part 1. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Reference assistance is available to people researching family history. Croix valley promised wealth and success for washington county. Washington county is located in east tennessee, one of the states three grand divisions. County history books county history and genealogy books. It was named for revolutionary war general and afterward president of the united states george washington. Washington county historical society membership cards, 19511962 of mr. As of the 2010 united states census, the population was 529,710, making it the states second most populous county. Residents, please bring a photo id with your current address, or a utility bill with photo id. Washington county historical society washington county, utah book a history of washington county from isolation to destination by douglas d.
Washington county was formed from fincastle county in 1777, the county seat, abingdon was formed in 1778. Washington county specifically disclaims liability for damages of any kind resulting from the misuse or misrepresentation of any information contained herein. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent. Welcome to the washington county historical society of arkansas. Court house history, 1906 photo and 1884 construction news. For the most part, these books are arranged alphabetically. Washington county, illinois blue book of information. Death records since since 1954 and copies of marriage and divorce records since 1918 to present there is a fee for each.
In 1867, ground was broken for a new courthouse high on the bluff overlooking the bustling commerce of downtown stillwater and the st. By the same act of the legislature that founded the original county of washington, three commissioners were appointed. Washington county residents are invited to visit all 3 history center sites this week for free. Washington county, md, historical society home facebook. Washington county, ohio genealogy familysearch wiki. Biographies from the history of washington county, arkansas 1889 published by goodspeed publishing company are available free on the my genealogy hound website. Daily jail booking reports washington county, mn official. Washington county vital records can be found at the ohio department of health which has birth records since dec 20, 1908. It is one of the worlds largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats. Welcome to washington county tngenweb genealogy, history. This digital collection of fulltext books brings together rare, out of print titles for easy access by students, teachers, genealogists and historians. Where can find washington county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Classics in washington history the state library is delighted to present classics in washington history.
Partnered with the grant heritage committee and the city council of grant, this book covers the whos, whats, whens and whys of this washington county community. At this time, archived tax records are not available online. There was a fire at the washington county courthouse in 1839. The historic newspaper indexing project had its beginnings in 1980 as an excellent resource for patrons researching washington county history and genealogy. Though primarily focused on the history of washington county, the collection also contains resources spanning the nation and parts of europe. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Washington county home demonstration club handbooks, n. The society is a leading center in the region for genealogical and historical research, including local and regional history, published genealogies and family histories. History of washington county, ohio, with illustrations and.
Rhode island counties have no governmental functions other than as court administrative and sheriff corrections boundaries, which are part of the state government. Washington county historical society miscellaneous papers. Guide to washington county, arkansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. The washington county historical society, in cooperation with the washington county bar association, preserved yells law office and moved it to the grounds of headquarters house. This webpage features only those resources which are specifically for washington county records. It is possible that additional public data or private data may be available as authorized or required by the data practices act and washington. From the earliest settlements to the present time, including a history of hagerstown, thomas john chew williams. Church records civil war colonial history directories general history maps native americans plat books sports in tn steamboats in tn surveys tva grave removal records tennesseans to missouri.
With sketch of all the townships, boroughs, and villages, etc and to which is added a full account of the celebrated mason and dixons line, the whiskey insurrection, indian warfare, traditional and local historical events family history library. They immediately began publishing a journal, flashback, which continues to be an outlet for genealogical and historical research about the county. Nathan littlers history of washington county 18351875 editor and artist edna l. History of washington county iowa, from the first white settlers to 1908, volume 1 and volume 2 written by howard a. My name is dennis partridge and i am the county coordinator. When arkansas became a state in 1836, the county led the way in education and was a prosperous place to live and work. County history creation of washington county on march 28, 1781, washington county was created by an act of the pennsylvania general assembly, and named in honor of general george washington. Postcard history of these arkansas counties covering the period 1890s to 1920s. If you have information about this county you would like to place online, then please contact me using the contact form on this website. Genealogy resources at wcfl washington county free library. Jones and published by jonathan clark conger house, inc. Through a partnership between washington county and the washington county historical society, historic plat books were scanned, cataloged and are available to search and view online at no charge. Washington county, illinois genealogy trails history group. Judge, congressman, governor, and soldier, archibald yell was a colorful figure from territorial days who comes to life in the living history program.
History of washington county, pennsylvania 1882 edition. The washington county historical association has been operating since 1925 in the heart of historic fort calhoun, just a short drive on highway 75 north of omaha. History of washington county, ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches. Tax records are a good source for researching property history. Located in historic downtown abingdon, in beautiful southwestern virginia, the historical society of washington county is headquartered on main street. Washington county history the first white settlers arrived in what is present day washington county in the 1760s.
In 1867, ground was broken for a new courthouse high on the. The washington county archives houses the following records. Texts partially cut off in some pages because of tight margin. Historical plat book of washington county, kansas kansas memory this atlas contains a state and county history, summary of life in washington county, plat maps, township descriptions, and lithographic images of various residences in washington county.
Washington county, oh courthouse, tax assessor, registry. Washington county, the subject of this book, was carved out of frederick county in 1776, essentially including the entire settled area from south mountain to cumberland. A downloadable genealogy guide in pdf format gives information on doing genealogy research at the washington county free library. The washington county historical society was established in 1951 with the stated goal of preserving the past for the future. These patriots were not only from georgia, but the carolinas, virginia, and even men direct from washington county was created in 1784, for the purpose of rewarding the patriots in defense of georgia. Washington county, known locally as south county, is a county located in the u. The washington county historical society is an organization devoted to the preservation. Clair, governor of the northwest territory, on the 26th day of july, 1788. Washington county, md, historical society, hagerstown, md. An informative and historical overview of washington county, arkansas with more than 330 pages including 300 biographies plus 60 different washington county communities on 4 different historical maps.
Historical plat book of washington county, kansas kansas memory. Washington county ohio history, washington county ohio. An informative and historical overview of washington county, arkansas including two separate sections on one cd which include 4 historical maps 1855, 1895, 1898, and 1915. British library, historical print editions the british library is the national library of the united kingdom. Boyd crumrine author of history of washington county pa.
On january 2, 1818, the legislative council and house of representatives of illinois territory passed an act that separated what is now washington and clinton county from st. History of washington county, pennsylvania historic pittsburgh. Boyd crumrine is the author of history of washington county pa, with biographical sketches 3. The booking information provided is classified as public data under minn. First under virginia as yohogania, ohio, or augusta county until 1781. Washington county was created in 1784, for the purpose of rewarding the patriots in defense of georgia.
Washington county newspapers are identified in guide to maryland newspapers, available online, courtesy. Washington county history bibliography kansas historical. From the earliest settlements to the present time, including a history of hagerstown, volume 2, part 1 thomas john chew williams higginson book company, 1906 hagerstown md. The creek indians had ceded the vast, unsettled territory the previous year. This softcover book was written by eileen allen sletten, a fourthgeneration resident of grant. The history of the five indian nations of canada which are dependent on the province of new york, new york, new amsterdam book company, 1902, by cadwallader colden page images at hathitrust william penn as the founder of two commonwealths, new york, d. Washington county as seen by historian when population increased very rapidly. In the aftermath of the civil war, washington county turned its attention to rebuilding and westward expansion.
Illinois in the civil war southern claims commission washington county barred and disallowed claims source. The below listed books are good resources for washington county history and genealogy. Includes history and genealogy for the cities of fayetteville, springdale, elm springs, west fork, prairie grove, boonsboro, evansville, cincinnati, farmington, ar, civil war. These books are available at the washington county genealogical society library. Great black and white illustrations of these postcards with accompanying descriptions. History of washington county washington county, oh. County history washington county, pa official website. Historical plat book of washington county, kansas kansas. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. The part of frederick county that became washington county included all of the communities settled by germans traveling the great wagon road south, out of pennsylvania. History of marietta and washington county, ohio, and representative citizens by andrews, martin register, 1842 4n.
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