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1835 Republican Farmer and Democratic Journal
REPUBLICAN FARMER AND DEMOCRATIC JOURNAL (1835) Published on Wednesday, Wilkesbarre, PA By Asher M. WRIGHT and John ATHERHOLT 7 Jan. 1835 Died – Capt. Beekman V. HOFFMAN died a few days since at Jamaica, L. I., a distinguished officer in the US Navy. NY Daily Adv. A Democratic Meeting was held at the Court House,…
Read MoreChristmas In Our Hometown
The Wyoming County Historical Society’s Christmas In Our Hometown Saturday, December 8, 2018 We will be open from 10 AM to 4 PM. Our gift shop (open during all of December) includes the Wyoming County Commemorative Ornaments for $20 each. They make wonderful gifts! Also for sale: The Wyoming County Cemetery Map: 24×36 inches on poster paper…
Read MoreWyoming County Bands
Band History Questionnaire Ken Layaou, one of our outstanding volunteers, is collecting information on the history of bands in Wyoming County. It’s his intent to compile a book (or even a series of books) for the historical society. Please let us know if you, a loved one, or an ancestor was active in a band…
Read MoreUsed History and Genealogy Books & CDs for Sale
Please use our contact form and let us know which books you would like. We’ll tell you the cost and calculate the shipping fee. UPDATED 21 NOV 2018 Books Our good friend and WCHS volunteer, Dick Squier, passed away recently and his estate is offering the following books for resale at the society. “Of pulleys and ropes…
Read More1834 Republican Farmer and Democratic Journal
REPUBLICAN FARMER AND DEMOCRATIC JOURNAL 1834 Published on Wednesday, Wilkesbarre, PA By Asher M. WRIGHT and John ATHERHOLT 1 Jan. 1834 No Paper Issued 8 Jan. 1834 Although we had ordered paper from the city more than a month since, it did not arrive in time for our publication day last week, owing to the…
Read More1831 Republican Farmer and Democratic Journal
REPUBLICAN FARMER AND DEMOCRATIC JOURNAL 1831 Published on Friday, Wilkesbarre, PA By J.J. Adam Papers missing before Vol. 3 #32 29 April 1831 Vol. 3 #32 Brigade Orders for the 2nd Brigade 8th Division, Pennsylvania Militia, will parade for Inspection and Training. 1st Batt., 70th Reg. Commanded by Col. Nathaniel A. WOODWARD and Light Infantry…
Read More1833 Republican Farmer and Democratic Journal
REPUBLICAN FARMER AND DEMOCRATIC JOURNAL 1833 Published on Wednesday, Wilkesbarre, PA By Asher M. WRIGHT and John ATHERHOLT 2 January 1833 Death by freezing. On Thursday last John MALOY was found dead in a field near the residence of John OVER, in Antim Township. The verdict of the jury was that he came to his…
Read More1832 Republican Farmer and Democratic Journal & Berwick Gazette
REPUBLICAN FARMER AND DEMOCRATIC JOURNAL (1832) Published on Friday, Wilkesbarre, PA By Asher M. WRIGHT and John ATHERHOLT and BERWICK GAZETTE (22 Sep-6 Oct 1832) Published by John T. DAVIS, Berwick, Columbia Co. Saturday Morning (Appears on microfilm after RFDJ, 12 September 1832) REPUBLICAN FARMER AND DEMOCRATIC JOURNAL (1832) PAPERS MISSING JANUARY 1st TO JANUARY…
Read More1834 Susquehanna Democrat
The Susquehanna Democrat 1834 (June only) Published on Wednesday Morning, Wilkesbarre, PA By ______ & W. SCHMOELE PAPERS MISSING FROM 1 JANUARY 1834 – 4 JUNE 1834 11 June 1834 New Series #35 Whole No. 1279 Died – The body of Collins MILLER, one of the four seamen recently drowned near Sag Harbor, has been…
Read More1830 Susquehanna Democrat
The Susquehanna Democrat 1830 Published on Friday Morning, Wilkesbarre, PA By Sharp D. LEWIS Terms Of The Democrat. Two Dollars per annum, half yearly in advance, or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents, if not paid within the year, exclusive of Postage. Interest charged on payments as they become due. Such kinds of Country Produce as…
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