Tioga county was created on march 26, 1804, from part of lycoming county1 and named for the tioga river. Guide to tioga county, pennsylvania ancestry, genealogy and family history. In tioga county, youll find acres of lush greenery, picturesque 19thcentury villages, and plenty of friendly faces. Brown edition, in english history of tioga county, pennsylvania 1897 edition open library. Pennsylvania county histories and pennsylvania biographies this is a compilation of pennsylvania county, township and borough histories and biographical sketches that are on the web. First presbyterian church, 18631878 us gen web archives. A pioneer outline history of northwestern pennsylvania. Tioga is a borough in tioga county, pennsylvania, in the united states. The population was 51 at the 2000 census, and 49 at the 2010 census. Buy a cheap copy of history of tioga county, pennsylvania book by john l sexton. Tioga county is a county located on the central northern border of the u.
Dec 19, 2018 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Tioga county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch wiki. A pioneer outline history of northwestern pennsylvania a pioneer outline history of northwestern pennsylvania. On march 12th of that year the county legislature approved the establishment of a county poor farms and almshouse, so 25 acres were purchased from the caleb austin farm one and a half miles east of wellsboro, pa. This extremely rare book, an outline history of tioga and bradford counties in pennsylvania, chemung, steuben, tioga, tompkins and schuyler in new york, is as meaty as its. Our goal is to educate the public about the countys history and how it ties into national history as a whole. History and books about tioga county, pennsylvania.
County courthouse edit edit source tioga county courthouse 118 main street wellsboro, pa 16901 telephone. What tioga county, pa census records are available. Ancestry library edition, the largest online family history resource available, provides. History of tioga, chemung, tompkins, and schuyler counties. Tioga county, pa history and hospitality run deeper in tioga county, pennsylvania, than the gorge in pennsylvanias grand canyon. In 1885 the gazette company of elmira new york published a local history book as a premium for the subscribers of the weekly gazette and free press. History of tioga county, pennsylvania 1897 edition open. History of tioga county, pennsylvania book by john l sexton. Historically the economy was based on coal mining, natural gas, and glass manufacture. History of tioga county, pennsylvania 1897 edition.
In writing a history of tioga county it has been our aim to preserve, as far as possible, a chronological order. Arrests and trials under the intrusion law the case of ezra spaulding history of the defendant other tioga settlers indicted first courts of tioga county docket entries a horse thief convicted six magisterial districts established the great slave hunt important county records stolen an obdurate judge, 8093. This is intended to be a complete list of the official state historical markers placed in. Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. History of tioga, chemung, tompkins, and schuyler counties, new york. Pennsylvania 4h tioga county history pennsylvania and new jersey, church and town records, 166920 includes tioga county source. The county was created on march 26, 1804, from part of lycoming county and later organized in 1812. The tioga county historians office provides information and services to the public and historical organizations, and maintain an extensive onsite resource library of historical compilations that relate to all aspects of the history of tioga county, new york. The fairgrounds are located a 12 mile off route 6 on whitneyville rd. It is located in the northcentral tip of the state. National register of historic places listings in tioga.
Tioga comes from a native american word meaning the forks of a stream. Its topographical and geological features come first, followed by a sketch of the indians whose numerous camping sites, paths and villages prove that the land of tioga was a favorite dwelling place and hunting ground. Richard, son of nathaniel mitchell, was born in orange, new jersey, july 5, 1769, died in tioga county, pennsylvania, march 11, 1847. An outline history of tioga and bradford counties in pennsylvania, chemung county, steuben, tioga, tompkins and schuyler in new york by townships, villages, boros and cities.
Tioga county tioga county, named for the tioga river, was created on march 26, 1804, from part of lycoming county. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. See more ideas about tioga county, time pictures, tioga. The tioga, pa white pages phone book whitepages official site. Gazetteer and business directory of broome and tioga counties, n. Census of pensioners for revolutionary or military services, 1841 tioga county source. Welcome to our tioga county family history research page.
Brown author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Tioga county is bordered by steuben county, new york north, chemung county, new york northeast, bradford county east, lycoming county south, potter county west. Prior to 1866 the poor of tioga county were cared for by the various townships and municipalities they resided in throughout the county. Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 tioga co. Tioga county, pennsylvania was created on march 26, 1804 from lycoming county. Pennsylvania county histories and pennsylvania biographies. There are many types of census records for tioga county guide you in researching your family tree. Elk township is a township in tioga county, pennsylvania, united states. Resources include history books, cemetery inscriptions, vital record abstracts, and historical newspapers. The society facilitates access to our collections and programs to promote education for members, residents of tioga county, and the general public, including students, scholars. This has a long history as abraham lincoln reportedly received 78. Please note the year of this published history 1895. Weather and forecast tioga countys community information center gmeiner art.
History of adams county pennsylvania, part 3, including biographical sketches from history of cumberland and adams counties, pennsylvania. The society collects and preserves artifacts from every town in the county. Some have been transcribed, others have been scanned into images and many of them are still incomplete. Historical gazetteer of tioga county, new york, 17851888. The county historian is responsible for collecting and preserving materials.
The county was named for the tioga river, itself named for the lenape word for forks of the stream. History of tioga county prison tioga county transferred all inmates from the old jail which was next to the courthouse, to the new facility on shumway hill road in august of 1989. Usa 1,060,369 pennsylvania 62,615 pennsylvania histories and genealogies 3,603 tioga county histories and genealogies 82. Run tenant background checks, credit checks, eviction history, and more. In 1907, the state of pennsylvania began platting the exact metesandbounds tracts of the earliest landowners, townshipbytownship. Tioga county transferred all inmates from the old jail which was next to the courthouse, to the new facility on shumway hill road in august of 1989. Tioga county pa fair wellsboro, pennsylvania facebook. Embracing the counties of tioga, potter, mckean, warren, crawford, venango, forest, clarion, elk, jefferson, cameron, butler, lawrence, and mercer, also a pioneer sketch of the cities of allegheny, beaver, du bois, and towanda. Mortality schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Founded in 1806 by settlers from delaware, maryland and philadelphia, it was incorporated in 1830. It is located north of tioga and hammond lakes along the tioga river. It contains pictures and stories of the places and people of the county. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. This is a list of the pennsylvania state historical markers in tioga county.
Mission and vision tioga county historical society. Useworn, shellacked, sectioned to 9 panels to enable folding, torn at fold lines, outer portions of original sheet trimmed off title, tables, directories, statement of attribution, insets. The locations of national register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be. History of tioga county, pennsylvania, book, 1883 worldcat. Outline history tioga bradford counties pennsylvania chemung.
In august of 2004 a new addition was completed, providing a total number of approved beds to 142. Elk township, tioga county, pennsylvania wikipedia. The tioga county historical society is a nonprofit educational organization which collects, preserves, and interprets the history of tioga. Its a great resource for anyone interested in tioga county read more. History tioga chemung tompkins schuyler counties new york. Tioga county was created on march 26, 1804 from part of lycoming county and named for the tioga river. With illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers everts and ensign, 1879 chemung county n. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Usa 1,060,369 pennsylvania 62,615 tioga county 1,234 tioga county histories and genealogies 82. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in tioga county, pennsylvania this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in tioga county, pennsylvania, united states. Landowner maps and resources for tioga county our goal at ancestor tracks is to publish maps and land ownership information allowing researchers to pinpoint where our ancestors lived. Since its creation in 1914, the tioga county historical society has been committed to preserving the history of tioga county. Internet archive list of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 tioga county, pennsylvania source.
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The main boroughs are wellsboro the county seat, elkland, blossburg, and mansfield, home of mansfield university of pennsylvania. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Historic pittsburgh collection is a digital collection that provides an opportunity to explore and research the history of pittsburgh and the surrounding western. Tioga county, pennsylvania, united states britannica. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards customer service free shipping shopper toolkit. History of wellsboro wellsboro, a town of beauty and culture rich in natural resources and the county seat of tioga county, might be set down in any section of new england and find itself in familiar surroundings. Founded in 1914, the tioga county historical society is an educational organization which collects, preserves, and interprets the history of tioga county, new york. Tioga county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy familysearch. Generalcontent county map showing buildings in rural areas and householders names. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your tioga county ancestors.
Church records of canton circuit, now grover family history library. Add to book bag remove from book bag bibliography of tioga county, pennsylvania. This extremely rare book, an outline history of tioga and bradford counties in pennsylvania, chemung, steuben, tioga, tompkins and schuyler in new york, is as meaty as. History of tioga county, pennsylvania hardcover january 1, 1897 by r. Family history library tioga county, pennsylvania records. Libraries edit edit source the green free library 4 main st. An outline history of tioga and bradford counties in pennsylvania, chemung, steuben, tioga, tompkins and schuyler in new york by townships, villages, boros and cities, written expressly for the gazette company, elmira, ny. Tioga county prison provides assistance to other counties by renting. Page 558 of the genealogy and personal history of northern pennsylvania, volume 2, clearly states. Welcome to tioga county pennsylvania history and genealogy tioga county was created on march 26, 1804 from part of lycoming county and named for the tioga river. Tchs is dedicated to preserving the past for the benefit of future generations.