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Number
Title/Description
Date
Pages
Price
19
YORK CO, PA RECORDS of APPRENTICES, 1860-1911
Surname Index
From the records of the Directors of the Poor for York County, Pennsylvania, this list of apprentices provides date of contract, apprentice's name, master's name, occupation, residence of master, length of time of servitude, amount of schooling to be provided, freedoms, remarks, etc.
Jul 1982
16
$5
24
PENNSYLVANIA RECORDS OF NATURALIZATIONS, 1695-1773
Introduction and Surname Index
Abstract of records of Naturalizations (1695-1773) found in Colonial Records (Minutes of the Provincial Council), Volumes 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10; the Statutes at Large of Pennsylvania, Volumes II, III, IV, VI, VII and VIII; Pennsylvania Archives, Series 1, Volumes 1, 3 and 4.
Oct 1983
24
$5
27
RECORD BOOK OF OVERSEERS OF THE POOR FOR THE BOROUGH OF YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, 1799-1804
Introduction and Surname Index
Contains: (1) record of income and expenditures of the Overseers; (2) alphabetical listing of the assessed inhabitants of the Borough of York; and (3) abstracts of relevant laws of Pennsylvania pertaining to the "relief of the poor".

Apr 1984
39
$10
30
NOTARY DOCKET OF JOHN MORRIS, ESQUIRE OF BOROUGH OF YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, 1792-1809
Introduction and Surname Index
Provides information/references to aliases; apprenticeships; business partner problems; family disagreements; "high-born" French in Santo Domingo; horse thieves and others less than honest; indentured servants; negroes (free and slave); passes for travel; powers of attorney to collect debts, inheritances, interest from stock and pensions; and sibling claim releases.
Jul 1985
90
$15
38
YORK CO, PA LAND APPRAISEMENT CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY COUNTY 
COMMISSIONERS (1835-1859)

Introduction and Surname Index
As required by law, when requested by the owner(s) the Commissioners appraised land on which any purchase money was due to the Commonwealth.  A record book was kept and used to "certify" the value of such lands.  Most entries in the book include names of individual(s) requesting appraisal; location of land by township; amount of acreage; date, method and by who land originally acquired; date of appraisement; valuation rating per acre; and amount of valuation per acre.
Oct 1988
49
$10
39
THE GAR: ITS ORGANIZATION AND MEN OF POST #37 ISSUED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (1835-1859)
History and organization of Post #37 of the Grand Army of the Republic, York, Pennsylvania prepared using numerous surviving records of General John Sedgwick, and alphabetical listing of the 800 members of Post #37, including such information as age; date joined; birthplace, residence, occupation, service record (including if wounded and during which engagement), death date, etc.  Also includes helpful information for this desiring to search for records pertaining to other GAR Posts.
Apr 1989
95
$15
42
JOURNAL OF JAMES L. PURDY OF HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP
Every Name Index
The journal of James L. Purdy of Hopewell Township, York County, Pennsylvania to Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, and points in-between, plus additional brief information about his life, correspondence and papers.  The journal includes information about his life and home (1793-1811) in the "barrens" area of York County, families from the area, their marriages and to where they moved, churches and other aspects of the area, his life in New York State, travels and adventures, and earlier life and business ventures in Mansfield.
Apr 1990
55
$15
47
MANORIAL HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF YORK, YORK CO, PA
Introduction and Every Name Index
A brief history of the manor of York Town.  Includes notes on individual lots with identification of consecutive lots owners; information about unnumbered lots; five early documents pertaining to the development of York Town; the 1762 incorporation petition of the inhabitants of York; applications (with names) made in 1764 for lots in York; and a map of "The Manorial Town of York."
Jan 1992
45
$10
56
YORK AREA PHOTOGRAPHERS, 1840-1997
Introduction
Lists York's oldest photographer, most prominent photographers, historic photo studios of the past, and a concise History of Photography.  And, includes an index for the past and present York area photographers with business addresses and dates, lists photo finishers, dealers, suppliers, artists, graphic illustrators, microfilmers, and video producers.
Feb 1998
92
$15
57
THE CASKET AND COFFIN BOOKS OF ELLWOOD S. SKELTON, 1880-1890 AND ISAAC W. SENFT, 1884-1888
Introduction
Skelton's book includes 214 numbered entries, one of which pertains to shipping a body, six that pertain to removing bodies, and 207 burials.  Senft was a carpenter, he made caskets and coffins.  His calendar book lists names, dates and price charged.  Both Skelton and Senft were from York County, Pennsylvania.  Extracts and copies of the original books are included.
Nov 1998
76
$15
60
​YORK PENNSYLVANIA DIRECTOR OF THE POOR MINUTES
Introduction
An abstract and alphabetical listing from the Directors of the Poor minutes for 1846-1883, including name, description, date, and comments.  Also a list of the Directors of the Poor for years 1804-1884.
Mar 2002
31
$10
62
​YORK CO, PA TOWNSHIP AND BOROUGH OFFICERS FOR QUARTER SESSIONS DOCKET #2, 1750-1839
Introduction and Surname Index
Complete transcription of the original annual listings of township and borough officers from 1750 and 1839 (except 1751 and 1777) as found in the Quarter Sessions Docket, No. 2.
Mar 2004
139
$20
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PO Box 1824
York, PA 17405
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