Franklin County, Pennsylvania Genealogy
Guide to Franklin County, Pennsylvania ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
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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]
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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]
- Bible Records at USGenWeb Archives
- Shearer Bible Records: Franklin County, PA at USGenWeb Archives
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 - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- Cemetery Abstracts at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images (incomplete)
Census Records[edit | edit source]
Federal Census
- 1850-1880 Pennsylvania Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
| 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]
- More information and resources are found on Pennsylvania Church Records.
- Visit Franklin County, Pennsylvania Church Records for information about church denominations and records in Franklin County.
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.
- 1752-1838 Courthouse Records of Franklin County, Pennsylvania : Including Probates, Wills, and Land Records, 1752-1838(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1785-1903 Orphans Court Dockets, 1785-1903 : With General Index(*); Clerk of Orphans' Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1850-1900 Executors and Administrators, and Guardian Accounts, 1850-1900(*); Clerk of Orphans' Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1852-1900 Orphans' Court Auditor's Docket, 1852-1900(*); Clerk of Orphans' Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1863-1865 The Franklin Repository; Chambersburg, Pennsylvania : Newspaper Abstracted and Indexed for Franklin County Names(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
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.
- 1798-1828 Pennsylvania Landing Reports of Aliens, 1798-1828 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; Alphabet index then by numbered entry
- 1900-1923 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Case Files of Chinese Immigrants, 1900-1923 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; images only (by county)
- 1952-1957 Pennsylvania, Crew Lists arriving at Erie, 1952-1957 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 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]
- Dugan Funeral Homes in Shippensburg.
- Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. in Shippensburg.
- Fries Funeral Home Inc. in Mercersburg.
- Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home Inc. in Greencastle.
- Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, LTD in Chambersburg and St. Thomas.
- Miller-Bowersox Funeral Home and Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Inc. in Greencastle and Waynesboro.
- Parklawns Funeral Home, Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum in Chambersburg.
- Sellers Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Chambersburg.
- Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Chambersburg.
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.[8]
- 1785-1903 Orphans' Court Dockets FS Library Films 323834–323858 Includes general index.
- 1850-1900 Executors and Administrators, and Guardian Accounts FS Library Films 323883–323892 Some volumes include surname index.
- 1852-1900 Orphans' Court Auditor's Docket FS Library 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 FS Library film 323794 (first of 91 films) - images only; click on the camera icon to view images
- 1811-1868 Mortgage Books FS Library 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
- Full-Text Search - Land Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
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, 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: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places
Migration[edit | edit source]
Military Records[edit | edit source]
See more databases at Pennsylvania Military Records and US Military Records.
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.[9]
Revolutionary War
Men from what is now Franklin County (then Cumberland County) served in the 1st Pennsylvania Regiment.[10]
Civil War
- 1861-1865 Pennsylvania, Register of Military Volunteers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
- 1865-1936 Pennsylvania, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1865-1936 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 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).
World War II
- 1933-1947 Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, World War II Casualty Cards, 1933-1947 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
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
Online Naturalization Indexes and Records
- 1795-1931 Pennsylvania, Eastern District Petitions for Naturalization, 1795-1931 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1795-1952 Pennsylvania, Eastern District Naturalization Indexes, 1795-1952 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1901-1991 Pennsylvania, Middle District Court, Naturalization Records, 1901-1991 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
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
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.
- Chronicling America US Newspaper Directory
- Franklin Repository of Chambersburg July 8, 1863-December 27, 1865.
- Pennsylvania Newspaper Archive
- Pennsylvania Newspapers
- 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)
- 1800s-Current Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current at Ancestry — index & images ($)
Online Newspaper Abstracts
- 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.
- 1947-2010 Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Collection, 1947-2010 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1977-2010 Pennsylvania Obituaries, 1977-2010 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
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) FS Library 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); FS Catalog 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
- 1683-1963 Franklin County Probate Records at FamilySearch
- 1683-1993 Pennsylvania Wills and Probate Records 1683-1993 at Ancestry ($)
- 1683-1994 Pennsylvania, Probate Records, 1683-1994 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; images
- 1700-1960 Administration Index(*); Register of Wills at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1752-1838 Courthouse Records of Franklin County, Pennsylvania : Including Probates, Wills, and Land Records, 1752-1838(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1784-1822 Estate Papers, 1784-1822(*); Register of Wills at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1784-1905 Will Books, 1784-1905(*); Register of Wills at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1785-1903 Orphans Court Dockets, 1785-1903 : With General Index(*); Clerk of Orphans' Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1785-1960 Index to Minors' Estates, 1785-1960(*); Clerk of Orphans' Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1850-1900 Executors and Administrators, and Guardian Accounts, 1850-1900(*); Clerk of Orphans' Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1852-1900 Orphans' Court Auditor's Docket, 1852-1900(*); Clerk of Orphans' Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1855-1961 Widow's Appraisements, 1855-1961(*); Clerk of Orphans' Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1962-1963 General Index, Orphans Court, Franklin County, Pa., from Jan. 1, 1962(*); Clerk of Orphans' Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- Wills and Administration Abstracts and Misc. Records of Franklin County, Pennsylvania(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- Franklin County Archives, Wills and Estate Records at Pennsylvania USGenWeb Archives
- Full-Text Search - Land Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
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 ($) — index, click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
Tax Records[edit | edit source]
- 1798 Pennsylvania, U.S. Direct Tax Lists, 1798 at Ancestry ($).
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.
- 1520-1999 Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1709-1950 Pennsylvania, Births and Christenings, 1709-1950 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
- 1894-1906 Register of Births FS Library films 323948–323949
Births from 1894 -1906 have been microfilmed. They are available at the Pennsylvania State Archives and through local FamilySearch centers. - 1941-1976 Pennsylvania Delayed Birth Records, 1941-1976 at FamilySerch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
Marriage[edit | edit source]
Pennsylvania marriages were created by county officials. Contact Franklin County Courthouse
- 1512-1989 Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Marriage Records, 1512-1989 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1626-2016 Pennsylvania, United States Marriages at Findmypast ($)
- 1677-1950 Pennsylvania Civil Marriages, 1677-1950 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1682-1976 Pennsylvania, Church Marriages, 1682-1976 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1700-1821 Pennsylvania Marriage Records Ancestry $
- 1709-1940 Pennsylvania Marriages, 1709-1940 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
- 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 Marriage, 1885-1950 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1885-1963 Marriage License Dockets (Franklin County, Pennsylvania) – FS Library films 323900-323923 - images only; click on the camera icon to view images
- 1947-2010 Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Collection, 1947-2010 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and 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 - How to Use this Collection; index, some images
- 1852-1854 Pennsylvania Deaths Ancestry $
- 1856-1971 Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Deaths and Burials, 1856-1971 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1893-1906 Register of Deaths FS Library films 323953–323955 These county death records were microfilmed by FamilySearch. They are available through FamilySearch 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 Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154-1096
Phone: 215-305-2044
Fax: 215-305-2052
Email: philadelphia.archives@nara.gov
Website
Facebook
FamilySearch Centers[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries
- FamilySearch 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 FamilySearch center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
- Chambersburg Pennsylvania FamilySearch Center
- Fairview Pennsylvania FamilySearch Center
- Franklin County Library System - Coyle Free Library - an affiliate library
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 St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
Phone: 717-762-3335
Email: staff@ahmfl.org
Website
Facebook
Museums[edit | edit source]
Kittochtinny Genealogy Library and Museum
Franklin County Historical Society
175 E King St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: 717-264-1667
Email: OPhistory@pa.net
Website
Facebook
Societies[edit | edit source]
Listed below are societies in Franklin County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Pennsylvania Societies.
Franklin County Historical Society
175 E King St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: 717-264-1667
Email: OPhistory@pa.net
Website
Facebook
Franklin County Pennsylvania Genealogy Group
Website
Facebook
Shippensburg Historical Society
52 W King St
PO Box 539
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Phone: 717-532-6727
Email: info@shippensburghistory.org
Website
Facebook
Websites[edit | edit source]
- USGenWeb Project for Franklin County.
- FamilyHart Online Database with many Franklin County families listed.
- 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); FS Library 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); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Pennsylvania.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Pennsylvania.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library 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.
- ↑ 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.