Mortality schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Bedford genealogy in bedford county, pa usa 1,015,348 pennsylvania 60,654 bedford county 775 bedford 100. The dutch corner history group is planning on doing a second edition of its popular dutch corner schools book. A list of family names can be found by clicking on the following. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. With illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its pioneers and prominent men hardcover january 1, 1975 by unknown editor author. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. Pioneer lineages bedford county historical society. See more ideas about bedford, bedford county, pennsylvania history. The scenic beauty of western pennsylvania is unsurpassed and bedford county in its twenty five miles of width, is one of the most picturesque. Dennis tice, director of the bedford county visitors bureau along with tina, bob, and adam are. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Its mountains are well timbered and rich in minerals, while its valleys are fertile and most productive.
Full text of history of bedford and somerset counties, pennsylvania, with genealogical and personal history. Bchs store books bedford co historical society, pa. Bedford white pages phone books in pennsylvania pa. Bedford township, labeled a most excellent township by surveyors of the western reserve lands, had an abundance of hardwood forests, water for mill sites, and superb farmland. In ye olden days of yore morrisons cove, pennsylvanias. Weather history for places in pennsylvania old farmers. If youre going to bedford, pa, which i highly recommend, then stop by this great piece of americana. History the bedford county visitors bureau bedford county. It is located in the southcentral section of the state.
History of bedford and somerset counties, pennsylvania, with genealogical and personal history by. Full text of history of bedford and somerset counties. Howard blackburn, william henry welfley walworth, 1983 bedford county pa. These images show major landowners on the date of publication.
Index to wills, book 1 transcribed by rhonda kevorkian. A trove of genealogical and historical resources for the county. If you would like to receive a copy, give us a call today. History and healing waters at the iconic omni bedford. A basic index to subjects included in the pennsylvania archives indexes for the pennsylvania archives county histories the first history books about old bedford county u. The coffee pot bedford 2020 all you need to know before.
Bedford county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch. From the french and indian war to the whiskey rebellion to fort bedford, bedford played a significant role in the settlement of early america. These books have the lineages of some of the early settlers of bedford county, pennsylvania. Guide to bedford county, pennsylvania ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. It was declared a national historic landmark in 1983.
When we spoke to george takei for preservation magazines winter issue, the actor shared his own harrowing experience of being interned in an arkansas camp with his family and other japaneseamericans during wwii. The bedford pioneer historical society, located in bedford, pa, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of bedford. R everend karns has written an interesting history of morrisons cove as the reader will discover when he comes to read this book and look at the illustrations which are shown in it. Historical collections of the state of pennsylvania, by sherman day, philadelphia, 1843, page 1114126 establishment and geography. Historical collections of the state of pennsylvania, by sherman day, 1843 bedford springs in 1811 taken from the centinel, gettysburg, pa marriages. The land with its lush farmland and woodland became an attractive site. Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. The history of old bedford county, pennsylvania during the american revolutionary war period. Pennsylvania historic hotels omni bedford springs resort. Mother bedford the pennsylvania frontier of the 1700s. The david espy house is located in downtown bedford, on the north side of east pitt street between north juliana and north richard streets. History of bedford, somerset and fulton counties, pa. The omni bedford springs resort has come a long way since its humble 1804 opening as a 24room inn for travelers drawn to the areas healing spring. Usa 1,060,369 pennsylvania 62,615 bedford county 793 bedford county cemetery records 283.
Jones fabricates the history of old bedford county the history books from the turn of the century history books from the midtwentieth century to the bicentennial year of. All of the bedford high school yearbooks from 1958 2019 have been digitized and are available for viewing and download through the internet archive. With genealogical and personal history, volume 1 e. The following books were writtencompiled by the pioneer library bedford county historical society. It also formed an important center on the way to pittsburgh and farther. Our petfriendly hotel is in close proximity to the annual bedford fall foliage festival, coral caverns, gardner memorial theater, the historic lincoln highway and an array of historic sites in old bedford village.
Bedford pioneer historical society in bedford, pennsylvania. Here are four great tours that will take you through various parts of bedford county. Vintage postcard of the old lady in the shoe story book forest, ligonier. This digitization was made possible by the digital commonwealth of massachusetts, which offers free digitization services for members provided by the boston public library, through a library services and technology act lsta grant awarded. Our history of fires, firemen, and firefighting by the bedford fire department. The history of bedford, somerset and fulton counties, pennsylvania, in part waterman, watkins and co.
Bedford county bedford county was created march 9, 1771 from part of cumberland county. History of bedford, somerset, and fulton counties, pennsylvania. The article, along with an online followup about the courageous japaneseamerican soldiers of the. The david espy house is a historic house at 123 east pitt street in bedford, pennsylvania. History books the bedford county visitors bureau bedford. The borough is accessible from exit 146 of the pennsylvania turnpike at the midpoint between harrisburg and pittsburgh. After reading it, i became aware of how much history is nestled away in the quaint villages and towns of bedford county, pennsylvania. Conveniently located on business route 220, our quality inn bedford hotel offers great value and friendly service thats hard to beat. Contains chronolgy, map, countybycounty information. Bedford high school yearbooks bedford free public library. Weather history for places in pennsylvania old farmers almanac. Pauls congregation in morisons cove, bedford county, pa. Genbook01 mother bedford the pennsylvania frontier of.
Bedford is a borough in and the county seat of bedford county in the u. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. The historical and biographical annals of berks county pennsylvania, compiled by morton l. My name is rhonda kevorkian, and i am your bedford county host. Walker which can be used in conjunction with the 1860 census to help pinpoint your ancestors. The 10 best things to do in bedford 2020 with photos. Explore bedford county history and discover your roots. Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 bedford co. History and books about bedford county, pennsylvania. The following driving tours and much more can be found in our visitors guide. History of bedford and somerset counties, pennsylvania. Paul barley, lutheran church of bakers summit family history library long family cemetery find a grave.
For more than 200 years, the eight mineral springs located on the resorts property served as an important gathering place. This digitization was made possible by the digital commonwealth of massachusetts, which offers free digitization services for members provided by the boston public library, through a library services and technology act lsta. Omni bedford springs resort history few properties can boast the historic significance of omni bedford springs resort, located in the allegheny mountains of south pennsylvania. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. The pace is a little slower than most places, and we like it that way. Preserving the deeprooted history of bedford county, pennsylvania so that it may be passed along, through my. What bedford county, pa census records are available. Bedford county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch wiki. The area quickly increased in population once safety became more established. The history of oldbedford county, pennsylvania during the american revolutionary war period. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Official facebook page of the bedford speedway in bedford, pa. I purchased this book because of its interesting cover photo.
The library will be closed until further notice due to the covid19 flu outbreak. It is a masonry structure 212 stories in height, with a gabled roof. Bedford is located in the center of bedford county at 40. This new edition will include additional photos and information including names of children that were not with the pictures in the first edition. Not only is it twentieth century history, its an interesting artifact left by our parentsgrandparents generation of car trippers. Checking in to some littleknown hotel history in bedford. These tours are selfguided and you can take them any time you wish. The mission of the bedford county historical society is to document, preserve, protect and promote the history and heritage of bedford county, pennsylvania. Usa 1,060,369 pennsylvania 62,615 pennsylvania cemetery records 17,305 bedford county cemetery records 283. History of bedford and somerset counties, pennsylvania, with genealogical and personal history. The name comes from the duke of bedford, after whom fort bedford was named in 1759. Established in 1944 with only 4,000 books, the library is now home to. Web site of the bedford county historical societybchs, bedford pa, new books. There are many types of census records for bedford county guide you in researching your family tree.
See historical weather data for a location and date. The countryside is beautiful, prices are affordable, the people are friendly and there are many family oriented activities to enjoy. Built in 1770, it is significant as the residence used by president george washington when he was leading the troops that put down the whiskey rebellion in 1794. The bedford county visitors bureau bedford county, pennsylvania. Web site of the bedford county historical societybchs, bedford pa, bchs store. Bedford county was created on march 9, 1771 from part of cumberland county and named in honor of the fort bedford. With illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its pioneers and prominent men unigraphic, 1884 bedford county pa. On these pages you will find not only references to bedford countys role in the american revolutionary war, but also a wealth of information pertaining to private and public life in the pennsylvania frontier of the revolutionary and colonial periods. Transportation played a major role in its success when bedford developed as a stagecoach stop along the trade route between cleveland and pitt. Bedford gazette, 2006, bedford, bedford county, pa. With illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its pioneers and prominent men hardcover january 1, 1975 by unknown editor author 5. The following incidents in the history of bedford county were kindly collected from traditionary sources, and transmitted to the compiler by the hon.