Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The county commissioners association of pennsylvania ccap has teamed up with pcn for pennsylvanias historic county courthouses, a special series that features the history, architecture, and stories from some of pennsylvanias most beautiful landmarks, our county courthouses. Dekalb 1822, campbell 1828, spalding 1851, and clayton 1858. Learn tips on researching your uniontown pa or fayette county pa family history. Included are the addresses and phone numbers of the appropriate office to contact, such as the county clerks office, probate court, registrars office or health department.
The fayette county commission is limiting access to county facilities beginning tuesday, march 24th to minimize the risk of exposure to covid19, also known as coronavirus. Nelsons biographical dictionary and historical reference. See more ideas about fayette county, coal mining and coke company. Fayette county, kentucky was created on june 30, 1780 as one of the three original counties formed by virginia. This excerpt is the chapter discussing the history of redstone township. In his 2001 book, county courthouses of pennsylvania, oliver p. A suffrage tea party to mark the 100th anniversary of womens suffrage in the u.
Lafayettes visit to fayette county lasted only three days, but the reception he was given showed just how important the marquis was to the people of the area. After leaving fayette county he traveled north visiting such towns as perryopolis and elizabeth, where he met more fanfare before continuing his journey to pittsburgh. History of fayette county, pennsylvania internet archive. Learn more about state of kentucky court, tax, land and probate records the clerks office does not do research most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to. Genealogical personal history fayette county pennsylvania. This unprecedented and preventive measure is being taken to ensure the health and safety of all fayette county residents and employees. To complement these books, westlaw and lexis nexis legal databases. A young virginian saw first hand the importance of the area now known as fayette county in the winter of 1753. The county seat was moved to washington court house in 1812 and a wooden structure was. Fayette county nw territory celebration, wooden nickel, 1938. See the representing yourself page for family court forms and instructions. Fayette county, pennsylvania map it was created on september 26, 1783 from westmoreland county. Fayette county pennsylvania court house built in chw declare independence.
Ohio pyle ohiopyle pa fayette county mill falls lovers leap various views 1912. During the early years 1780 1840, kentucky was growing to be much more than a backwoods farming state. Linkpendium fayette county, pennsylvania fayette county, pennsylvania genweb project fayette county cemeteries list at findagrave fayette county court records directory african american coal miner information center fayette county public libraries fayette county look ups at books we own fayette county message board at rootsweb fayette county. Lot of 7 fayette county washington courthouse history ephemera wayne township. Where can find fayette county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Includes embellished border fruits, flowers, leaves. Victoria dutko leonelli is a lifetime resident of fayette county, pennsylvania. This local history book places the crime in the context of regional and national.
Fayette county courthouse fayette county genealogical society. History the area that is currently fayette county was once part of the virginia. Fayette county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch wiki. Fayette county, pennsylvania city, county and rural directories source. Vital records fayette county genealogical society of. History of fayette county pennsylvania by franklin ellis. Pennsylvania marriages were created by county officials. Pennsylvania counties birth certificate, death record. Please refer to the information to the statewide vital records in pennsylvania for current fees and application process.
The fayette county law library contains resources that assist attorneys and judges so they can make decisions in the courtroom. Generalcontent county map showing rural buildings and householders names. The locations of the historical markers, as well as the latitude and longitude coordinates as provided by the phmcs. Fayette county vital records can be found at the georgia department of health which has copies for copies of birth and death records since jan 1919, copies of marriage since june 9, 1952 to 1996 and a divorce records index since june 9, 1952. Az site map below is a listing of useful terms for finding information on the fayette county government web site. We are committed to creating a space where our audience can freely and safely participate within our. The office of the county controller supervises the fiscal affairs of the county including the books and records and fiscal actions of those who collect receive, hold or disburse the public money of the county, subject to the power and duty of the county commissioners to manage and administer the fiscal affairs of the county. Genealogical and personal history of fayette county, pennsylvania, volume 1 only. Pennsylvania fhs the fayette county historical society. Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Fayette county genealogical society 24 jefferson st.
This database contains both volumes of a twovolume series titled genealogical and personal history of fayette county, pennsylvania. The appeal is heard by a three 3 member board appointed for such by the county commissioners. The fayette county courthouse is located in lexington, kentucky. Read a summary of fayette county pa history, access an educational video, and check out a list of recommended books. It includes links to pages within this web site and links to resource sites frequently requested by citizens. Fayette county courthouse 162 e main street lexington, ky 4050763 phone. Once called frogtown, an interesting name, and yet later known as dunbar city. There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.
He learned the glass blowers trade and worked at window glass making until 1907. Nelsons biographical dictionary and historical reference book of fayette county, pennsylvania. There were three main purposes for creating this work. Most records for before 31 jan 1803 were destroyed by fire. Fayette county, pennsylvania was created on september 26, 1783 from westmoreland county. Fayette county law library art program thrives local. Fayette county vital records can be found at the pennsylvania office of vital records has copies of birth and death records since 1906 and death records. Fayette county was established on may 15, 1821 from creek cession of 1821 portions of fayette county were used to create the following counties. Welcome to fayette county pennsylvania history and genealogy. Excerpt from genealogical and personal history of fayette county, pennsylvania, vol. See county formations database kentucky land office. Volume 2 paperback or softback by jordan, john woolf 18401921, ed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The county seat was placed at bloomingburg and court was held in the home of john devault.
The 1882 history of fayette county by franklin ellis documented the history of the county including its many communities and townships. This work contains a great amount of genealogical information and other facts about notable individuals from fayette county. What fayette county, pa census records are available. Uniontown pa community website fayette county pa info and. Genealogical and personal history of fayette county, pennsylvania. History of fayette county pennsylvania by franklin ellis 1882 authored by. Fayette county courthouse from history of fayette county, pennsylvania, with. The county was created on september 26, 1783, from part of westmoreland county and named after the marquis. Fayette county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch.
This high tea will include a speaker on the womens suffrage movement. A second fire on 14 may 1897 also destroyed some early records. Find local books and find local events and uniontown news. We are committed to creating a space where our audience can freely and safely participate within our social media network. History of fayette county, pennsylvania historic pittsburgh. Uniontown, pa post office, abt 1900 find people, post office, history books. The court house is located at 61 east main street, uniontown pa.
Genealogy researching in fayette county, pennsylvania source. The fayette county courthouse is a historic courthouse building located at 110 east court street in washington court house, ohio. Links to online data pertaining directly to fayette. List of pennsylvania state historical markers in fayette. Fayette county is bordered by westmoreland county north, somerset county east, garrett county. Fayette county, kentucky genealogy familysearch wiki. The county commissioners association of pennsylvania ccap has teamed up with pcn for pennsylvanias historic county courthouses, a special series that features the history, architecture, and stories from some of pennsylvanias most beautiful landmarks, our. The county was required to keep records for all births and deaths. All of the records from the old books have been digitized and stored online, allowing the public to search and view the information from these books, simply by accessing the online archive viewer.
On july 2, 1973, it was added to the national register. Fayette county government the official website of fayette countys government includes information on the different offices of the courthouse. Victoria dutko leonelli is a genealogical researcher, local historian and author of around uniontown, do you remember when. Microfilm copies of the marriages are also held at the pennsylvania room in the uniontown library. Fayette county, pa courthouse, clerks, tax assessor. Its stacks are inhabited by pennsylvania statutes and federal laws. The family history library has provided images of the marriage books until about 1916. Once the assessment is read into the record, the burden of proof shifts to the property owner.
Genealogical and personal history of fayette county. Dec 23, 2011 victoria dutko leonelli is a lifetime resident of fayette county, pennsylvania. Fayette county, kentucky record dates edit edit source information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. They are, as fayette county eloquently describes in a brochure, the. Mortality schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Missing small section of lower border, torn at edges, halved. Washington along with noted frontiersman christopher gist and others traveled through the area to deliver a message from the british to the french to vacate the territory.
The fayette county historical society for 2020 will focus the on unique stories of people and places throughout history in fayette county through changing vignettes and activities. Fayette county clerk of courts 3rd floor court house 110 e. Genealogical and personal history of fayette county pennsylvania. Online historical directories harts history and directory of the three towns, brownsville, bridgeport, west brownsville 1904 source. Every name index to history of fayette county, pennsylvania.
World book encyclopedia i still remember our excitement when these arrived. The fayette county historical center and museum, 4 pages. Aug 23, 2017 genealogical and personal history of fayette county, pennsylvania. She is a professional researcher and is the curator of the pennsylvania room at the uniontown public library.
Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 fayette co. This is a list of the pennsylvania state historical markers in fayette county this is intended to be a complete list of the official state historical markers placed in fayette county, pennsylvania by the pennsylvania historical and museum commission phmc. Fayette county is bordered by westmoreland county north, somerset county east, garrett county, maryland southeast, preston county, west virginia south, monongalia. No date of publication or statement of attribution is present. Court street washington court house, ohio 43160 legal section phone. List of volunteers and the books they own who will perform a search at your request free of charge. Formation of fayette county the ohio legislature passed an act authorizing the organization of fayette county on february 19, 1810, taking land from parts of ross and highland counties. She belongs to several historical and genealogical organizations. The fayette county law library contanins federal laws and pennsylvania statutes, case law reporters, digests. There are many types of census records for fayette county guide you in researching your family tree. Historic pittsburgh is a collaborative effort from multiple institutions in the greater pittsburgh region and is hosted by the university of pittsburghs library system. The hearing will also be attended by the chief assessor and a staff person.
Jun, 20 fayette county pennsylvania court house built in 1892. Fayette county individual county courts pennsylvania. The archive viewer program is designed to allow easy, online access to information from the countys old record books. Looking almost like something out of the wild west with the unusual shaped architectural buildings, dunbar, in fayette county, pa, has seen a good share of excitement in its own way. How to obtain copies of vital records such as a birth certificate, birth record, death record, marriage license, marriage record, divorce decree, probate record or naturalization record in pennsylvania counties. Early families of somerset and fayette counties, pennsylvania. Lot of 7 fayette county washington courthouse history. Fayette county is located in southwestern pennsylvania, adjacent to maryland and west virginia.