History of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780806351858)

The genealogical importance of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, cannot be overstated. Organized in 1729, Lancaster was the parent of thirty other counties, and therefore many early records of Pennsylvania ultimately date back to Lancaster County. Moreover, few U. S. counties hosted such a variety of peoples and religions. Throngs of immigrants came to Lancaster County in the 18th century, the two largest groups being the Scotch-Irish and the Germans. Religious denominations included Mennonites, Quakers, Amish, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, German Baptists, Lutherans, German Reformed, Moravians, Catholics, the Universalists, the Evangelical Association, and more. I. Daniel Rupp's "History of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania" documents the origins and development of this hotbed of Pennsylvania genealogy.

Author: I. Daniel Rupp
ISBN-10: 0806351853
ISBN-13: 9780806351858
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2009
Pages: 544
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.37lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.10d