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Research Inventory
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OFFICIAL BRADFORD COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDSPHOTOGRAPH AND NEGATIVE COLLECTIONAccount Ledgers, DIARIES, JOURNALSperiodicalsFAMILY FILES, ABSTRACT card files, HOAGLAND COLLECTIONcemeteriesCHURCHES, CLUBS, AND ORGANIZATIONSMUNICIPAL RECORDS, COUnty AND CITY DIRECTORIESDAR LINEAGE BOOKSMAP COLLECTIONNEWSPAPERSGENEALOGY AND LOCAL HISTORY BOOKSSCHOOL RECORDS and YEARBOOKSSCRAPBOOKS
Official Courthouse Records
Files coming soon.
Account Ledgers, Diaries, Journals
Account Ledgers
Account ledgers, often overlooked in genealogical research, can often provide information regarding families not found in other resources. Account ledgers of merchants often help to establish who was living in the vicinity and what they were purchasing. Account ledgers of doctors often provide births or visits to a sick family member which can help to establish an illness or death.
Diaries and Journals
Diaries and journals can give insight into the everyday life of an individual or can list births, deaths and marriages.
Periodicals
The Settler
Our magazine, known as The Settler, has been published since 1953. Every magazine has been digitized and is available for purchase as a digital download in our online book store by clicking on the link below (the contents of each issue are listed in the book store, or you may search a word in the search box at the top of the website). Digital members also receive free access to the complete collection or parts of the collection, depending on the category of membership chosen. Researchers may also review hard copies in our library.
The Annual
The Bradford County Historical Society published the first Annual in 1906. Ten more were published over the next several years. They were printed in Towanda at the Bradford Star. They contain some information not found in other published documents. Several articles have illustrations.
Periodicals by Other Organizations
In addition to our own periodicals, we have those from other organizations in Bradford County, such as: The Sayre Quarterly, the Canton Area Historical Society Newsletter, the LeRoy Heritage Museum Monogram, the Tuscarora Township Historical Society newsletter; and other magazines from counties bordering Bradford County. Of particular note is the Wyoming Historical and Genealogical Society volumes that include many references to early county history prior to 1812.
Family Files, Abstract Cards, Hoagland Collection
Family Files
Over 3,000 family surname files exist in our collection and new family files are added on a regular basis. Some of these files are extensive, containing years of research and correspondence. If you would like further information on a particular family file, or would like to know if the surname you're researching has been added, please call or contact us through the website.
Abstract Cards
The card files contain thousands of births, deaths, marriages, divorces, and other genealogical information abstracted from old newspapers in our collection.
Hoagland Collection
Edward Hoagland was born September 28, 1908 in Wysox, Bradford County, the son of Orlin Hoagland and Agnus Coolbaugh. He developed a love of the history of Bradford County and compiled genealogical records on many Bradford County families. Before his illness, Rev. Hoagland donated a 68 volume set of manuscript books to the Bradford County Historical Society. Known as the Hoagland Collection, these books are indexed and available to the public for research. The collection contains history, genealogy, and letters. Rev. Hoagland died September 11, 1994, and is buried in his native Wysox.
Cemeteries
Click on the download button to open the list of cemeteries that can be found in our volumes of cemetery records.
Churches, Clubs, and Organizations
Church records can often be a valuable source of information including dates of baptism, membership or death. Club and organization records include membership information, meeting minutes, etc.
Municipal Records, County and City Directories
Municipal Records
We have limited municipal records in our collection including Burlington Township records, Towanda Borough map collection (see Maps), and random Justice of the Peace dockets.
County and City Directories
A collection of county and city directories are available. The county directories cover all towns for 1900 and a second edition covers all towns for 1907 (a revision of the first edition which was necessary after rural mail delivery was established). Our city directories are from various years and cover Towanda, Sayre, Athens, Waverly, Monroeton and Canton.
DAR Lineage Books
Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books
Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books list members of this national organization and their genealogical data. Book 1 (1891) through Book 166 (1939) are available for research.
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Map Collection
Newspapers
Click to see an inventory of our newspaper collection. Most are available for research through either microfilm or digital format.
Genealogy and Local History Books
Files coming soon.
School Records and Yearbooks
Our school collection includes souvenirs, class records, yearbooks, County Superintendent of Schools records (featuring detailed records of schools and teachers). Below are indexes of class records and yearbooks. New material is being added on a regular basis.
Scrapbooks
Our scrapbook collection includes everything from World War II compilations to town news clippings to club activities.
Files coming soon.
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