African american history in westchester home facebook. Old book history county of westchester ny 1848 z70 price. Forgotten railroads through westchester county covers some very interesting railroadsall now relegated to historyand does it in a way that brings them to life. A solid copy of this 1925 westchester county, ny history, complete in 4 volumes.
Indexes to westchester county names in the federal censuses, 17901840. Westchester county, new york allison, charles elmer on. Lively and unexpected tales from westchester county s past will be the topic of a book talk by field horne, author of the newlyreleased westchester county. Westchester county airport by kent patterson arcadia. If no titles appear or try for a different set of titles, refresh this page. Visiting every town in the county, speaking to town historians, librarians and local history societies, the authors have painstakingly captioned hundreds of.
Read more new book on westchester history annual meeting. Church history history of the protestant episcopal church, in the county of westchester, from its foundation, a. Westchester county ny early land deeds from court books d e and f. Jackson pdf with commentary at the book of the words. Named as the official county historian in 2006, the societys mission is to collect and preserve books, pamphlets, maps.
This is a registry of westchester county, ny town and county officials in 1912. Be sure to contact them first for latest info on hours, and confirm your donation can be accepted. Sheriffs continued to be appointed by the governor until 1846 when the new york state constitution established provisions for popular election of sheriffs. Westchester county ny early land deeds from court books d. For more traditional local history reference books, please contact the westchester. New york wills and probate records, 16591999 includes westchester county source. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Click on these titles to check out books on this county. The hamlet has an unusual history, and the library has moved and changed with the community. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Our library, westchesters largest collection of local history and genealogy, covers the countys development from the first dutch settlers in yonkers to corporate settlers on the white plains corridor. The town is named after john lewis, an early settler. We have new york state census records for westchester county from 1905. We stand strong with our partners in westchester county as the world works together to navigate coronavirus covid19. Oct 31, 2017 in a set of early records from westchester county is an unassuming reminder of the history of witchcraft in colonial new york. Our library, westchester s largest collection of local history and genealogy, covers the county s development from the first dutch settlers in yonkers to corporate settlers on the white plains corridor. If you do not have a personal subscription to this service, contact your local library. Westchester countys alleged haunted street buckout road a two mile woodsy back road that connects white plains and harrison, ny has been the center of myth, lore, and nightmares for generations. World war ii generated a need for an airfield at rye lake, and by 1945, diminished defense needs permitted the transition from military airfield to county.
Where can find westchester county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Westchester county, new york nys historic newspapers. Books related to research in westchester county, new york. The book, with various chapters by various experts, focuses on different aspects of suburban life, including history, landscape, allure, neighborhoods, housing, highways, diversity, representation in fiction, domesticity, and shopping. History of westchester county, new york by alvah p. The westchester county historical society was founded in 1874 as a memberbased, notforprofit agency incorporated by the state of new york to serve the citizens of westchester county. New york, including morrisania, kings bridge, and west farms, which have been annexed to new york city, volume 1 john thomas scharf l. A history of the county of westchester, from its first. History of westchester county, new york, from its earliest settlement to the year 1900 by shonnard, frederic.
From its earliest settlement to the year 1900, part 1. The westchester county archives is the unit in the department of information technology that serves as the central repository for the historical public records of westchester county, ny. New book on westchester history westchester county. Named as the official county historian in 2006, the societys mission is to collect and preserve books, pamphlets, maps, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, periodicals, film, video. Westchester library system board of trustees endorses reversal of macmillan ebook embargo. Buckout road the alleged most haunted street in america. New york, including morrisania, kings bridge, and west farms, which have been annexed to new york city, volume 2 john thomas scharf l. A history pleasantvillebriarcliff manor, ny presentation and book signing toggle navigation pleasantvillebriarcliff manor, ny user. These books are an excellent resource for history and genealogy researchers of this area. New york prevailing wage law if you work for a contractor on a westchester county owned construction site or for a contractor that provides services for a building owned by westchester. The area now known as westchester county had seen human occupation since at least the archaic period, but significant growth in the settlements that are now incorporated into the county did not occur until. The white plains public library has a local history room again.
Lewis historical publishing company, new york, 1925. These governmental records date from 1680 to the present and provide not only documentation of the history of county government, but also the growth of. A small history of the gedney family of westchester co. Making extensive use of archival photographs, the author deftly weaves the story of westchester s growth and development over 200 plus years. According to the 2010 census, the county had a population of 949,1, estimated to have increased to 967,612 by 2018. Westchester county new york genealogy ancestry research. The history of the westchester county sheriffs department has roots dating back to 1683 when benjamin collier, the first sheriff, was appointed by the governor and council of new york. Westchester, ny, news from the journal news and lohud. All things related to westchester county s alleged haunted street buckout road including urban legends of flesh eating albinos, isaac buckhout murders, paranormal activity, and more. The american suburb tells the story of a quintessential american suburban county.
Westchester county, new york, westchester, new york. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Records of the congregational church, yorktown, westchester county, new york. Eric pleskas original buckout road website, moved from. The history of the several towns, manors, and patents of. Volunteer with our popular medicare and senior benefits. Westchester county ny new york history culture genealogy. Records of early settlers of putnam county and cortlandt manor, new york ancestry. Stories about the people and events that have shaped the history of westchester county come alive at the westchester county historical society.
Excerpt from history of westchester county, new yo. Affordable housing is a major contributing factor to a balanced. Thomas scharfs history of westchester county, new york. Google books history of westchester county, new york 1900 source. Stanford and swords, 1855, by robert bolton multiple formats at.
History of westchester county, new york part 2, 1886 source. This is the westchester county historical societys most popular book. The area now known as westchester county had seen human occupation since at least the archaic period, but significant growth in the settlements that are now. Forgotten railroads through westchester county new york. History of westchester county, new york part 2 history of westchester county, new york 1900 internet archive history of westchester county, new york part 2 internet archive katonah village library history westchester county, ny lds genealogy westchester county histories and genealogies living places westchester county, ny. New york, including morrisania, kings bridge, and west farms, which have been annexed to new york. Exploring the vibrant history of westchester county. French, 1925 edition, in english history of westchester county, new york. History of the town of mamaroneck in the county of westchester and state of new york. Making extensive use of archival photographs, the author deftly weaves the story of westchesters growth and development over 200 plus years. Birth book one, town of eastchester, new york family history.
Heres a starter list of my favorite ways and places to donate, and dispose of unwanted items in westchester county. Many great records relating to your family history can be found online and at local archives, libraries, courthouses, and genealogical. Although written in a dauntingtoread seventeenth century hand, the reminder is a statement dated september 5, 1670, acknowledging payment of fourteen pounds to a katharine harrison by joseph palmer, fully and. A history, by field horne, with over 225 illustrations 110 in full color, is the first comprehensive story of the county to be published in 40 years. The history of the town of cortlandt, westchester county, new york family history library cortlandt marriage records. Free family records for researching ancestry in westchester county ny. New york, including morrisania, kings bridge, and west farms, which have been annexed to new york city, volume 1, part 2 john thomas scharf l. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level.
History of westchester county, new york, including morrisania, kings bridge, and west farms, which have been annexed to new york city. Flights offer direct service to and from business and recreation destinations throughout the united states. Cortlandt genealogy in westchester county, new york. Westchester county historical pageant, 1614, 1846 c1909, by violet oakley. As of 2015, the westchester county airport hpn serves an average of 1. Donate your books, maybe even cds and dvds to your local library. New york, including morrisania, kings bridge, and west farms, which have been annexed to new york city, john thomas scharf. Genealogy resources westchester county, new york please follow the links below to learn more about your new york ancestors. The united states government census, 1790, westchester county, new york. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The book traces the history of westchester county from its early native peoples to today.
Guide to westchester county, new york ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth. Westchester county, new york genealogy, books, cds, maps. Whether powered by steam, diesel or electric, these railroads all shared one common trait. Feb 06, 2017 in westchester county, this all began with a seaplane operation at ryecove in the early 1920s, followed by the call for a county airport in 1928, but it did not come to fruition until 1945.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The county of westchester was officially created by an act of the new york general assembly on november 1, 1683. The revolutionary war neutral ground of westchester county. The 1998 edition includes updates throughout, and several new and revised pages. On an average day, approximately 39 flights operated by four airlines depart from the main terminal. A history, published in september by the westchester county historical society on thursday, december 6th at 7. History of westchester county, new york, from its earliest settlement to the year 1900 genealogy gophers history of westchester county, new york, including morrisania, kings bridge, and west farm. Lewisboro is a town in westchester county, new york, united states. Our home county is fortunate to possess a wealth of talented, successful individuals. Eastchester genealogy in westchester county, ny usa 1,015,348 new york 54,234 westchester county 2,119 eastchester 24 note.
New rochelle, westchester county, new york genealogy. Eastchester genealogy in westchester county, new york. The census of 1698 for mamaroneck, morrisania, and new rochelle, westchester county, new york, the new york genealogical and biographical record, vol. Early wills of westchester county, new york 16641784 pub. Mar 25, 2017 this is a registry of westchester county, ny town and county officials in 1912. This directory does not list every place in westchester but rather it lists those towns and villages which are adjacent to the harlem railroad which today is called the harlem. A brief history of the eleazer gedney branch of the gedney family. Making extensive use of archival photographs, the author deftly weaves the story of westchesters growth and.
New westchester county history published new york almanack. Hoopla digital has added over 6,500 titles in addition to its vast catalogue of videos, audiobooks, ebooks and more. Here in westchester youll find a community of the very best people, whose talents are as expansive as our 500 square miles. Westchester county, new york genealogy familysearch. History katonah is one of the three hamlets in the town of bedford in northern westchester county, new york. The experience of westchester county, new york appeared in the journal of american history in 1993. New york, including morrisania, kings bridge, and west farms, which have been annexed to new york city, volume 1, part 1. Find new and used cars for sale in westchester county, ny. Genealogical resources westchester county archives. We now have a dedicated space for people interested in local history and genealogy to explore the white plains collection. Westchester county new york family research with free historical data transcriptions, census, biographies, obituaries, newspaper articles, military information and much more for your family tree.
We have received letters of praise from dozens of westchester and non westchester residents, as well as duplicate and triplicate orders to be given as gifts to history and genealogy buffs. A history of the county of westchester, from its first settlement to the present. New york, including morrisania, kings bridge, and west farms, which have been annexed to new york city, volume 1, part 2. A history westchester county historical society, 2018 includes over 225 illustrations and is the first comprehensive history of the county to be published in 40 years. A history westchester county historical society, 2018 includes over 225 illustrations and is the first comprehensive history of the county to be published in 40 years the book traces the history of westchester county from its early native peoples to today making extensive use of archival photographs, the author weaves the story of westchester. Baptisms 17411832, pastors book 18311894, and baptisms and marriages 17741832 cortlandt, new york reformed dutch church cortlandt. New york, including morrisania, kings bridge, and west farms, which have been annexed to new york city, volume 1. Articles on the history of bedford in westchester county, new york, from its beginnings as a settlement of the colony of connecticut bedford hills, ny. The history of westchester county, a county in the state of new york, can be traced back to the founding of a settlement between the hudson river and long island sound in the 16th century. Highlighting the history, heritage, culture and contributions of african americans to the building of westchester county. Westchester county, new york hardcover september 1, 1984 by charles elmer allison author. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Genealogy and history hello and welcome to the genealogy trails website for westchester county, new york our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers.
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