Mifflin county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy familysearch. Newtown township dates to 1681, when william penn planned two inland new. This quote is from the history of armagh township 1770 to 1995, presented by the armagh township historical book committee in honor of the township s 225th anniversary. From history and genealogy of the harlan family by alpheus harlan james harland, yeoman and member of the episcopal church, was b. Its first school began in 1799, using a log cabin, and in 1805, it established the countys. The history of harleysville and lower salford township. Ellis history of mifflin county, chapter 6, armagh. Living in armagh township offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Because the historical society would like to see the information in the book. A2z computing services and make no warranties as to the accuracy of any information posted on our history or trivia pages and discussions. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Pennsylvania high school alumni, class reunions, and.
Donegal was one of the thirteen original townships of washington county when the county was established in 1781. The geographic size of united school district is 2. Armagh cemetery in armagh, pennsylvania find a grave. Out of people who lived in different houses, 86% lived in this county.
Prepared by the board of supervisors of armagh township michael cabot associates, community planners february, 1980 the preparation of the document was financed in part through a spag grant from. Armagh who represented the major secular interests in the county thoroughout the century gives an impression of stability, in fact this was not the case, either politically or socially. County of mifflin 20 north wayne street lewistown, pa 17044 phone. Out of people who lived in different counties, 65% lived in pennsylvania. History of butler county pennsylvania, 1895 biographical sketches, chapter 73 pgs. Milroy presbyterian church cemetery, armagh township. Armagh, pa 159208803 about armagh u m church armagh um church is located within united school district, which covers 4 square miles with approximately 8,300 residents within armagh borough, brush valley township, buffington township, east wheatfield township and west wheatfield township. Due to covid19 restrictions the april th meeting of the brown township. Armagh township was originally part of derry, which embraced the whole of what is now mifflin county from its erection, in january, 1767, to january, 1770, at which time the cumberland county court erected all that part of derry township lying east of jacks mountain as armagh. Genealogy kishacoquillas valley historical society. According to the united states census bureau, the township has a total area of 92. Find pennsylvania high school alumni, reunions, yearbooks and class photos. Full text of history of franklin county, pennsylvania. Ellis history of mifflin county, chapter 6, armagh township mifflin.
The town of milroy was the first in armagh township, but was known as perryville until 1850 when the name was changed by the citizens to honor general james milroy. Armagh township is located in pennsylvania with a population of 3,825. Naginey quarry and hot mixed asphalt plant eastern industries, inc. According to the united states census bureau, the township. Salem united methodist cemetery, new lancaster valley. Species accounts for species of special concern book unpubl.
Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Juniata county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch wiki. Armagh is a small village miles east of blairsville, on the turnpike to ebensburg, near the western base of laurel hill. Armagh township, mifflin county, pennsylvania wikipedia. Emigration from county armagh, ireland to canada, 1800 1855.
A history of the juniata valley and its people, volume ii. Armagh township sewer authority milroy, pennsylvania. This mandated a change in the political structure of the township. Armagh township supervisors is located at 224 college ave in milroy, pa mifflin county and is a business specialized in government.
The ordinance applies to the municipalities in the county that do not have ordinances, which includes bratton township, juniata terrace borough, kistler borough, mcveytown borough, newton hamilton borough, and wayne township. This quote is from the history of armagh township 1770 to 1995, presented by the armagh township historical book committee in honor of the townships. Remember that alternate spellings of surnames will affect your search results. The community was named after the irish city and county of armagh, which was the hometown of some of the settlers. Bibliography of sources for mifflin county, pennsylvania. Ruble swartzell cemetery, armagh township, mifflin county. History of charlemont fort and borough, in the county of armagh, and of mountjoy fort in the county of tyrone. In 1959, york township reorganized from a second class township and became a first class township. Armagh township, mifflin county, pennsylvania pa living places. In addition, many centers have free howto genealogy classes.
You can further limit your search by choosing the find all words option and entering a year or township name along with your surname. There is a presbyterian church in the village, and methodist, baptist, and seceder churches in the vicinity. Central pa and in the lumber era that swept through pa in the mid to late 19th. The armagh township community group is a nonprofit group formed to help the community come together with different activities for the citizens of armagh t.
This quote is from the history of armagh township 1770 to 1995, presented by the armagh township historical book committee in honor of the. Mifflin county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch wiki. The naginey quarry was started around 1920, and was a. The life and times of ogle gowan, by donald akenson, james lorimer and company, toronto, 1986, isbn 088862963x. The united school district is located at 10780 route 56 highway east, armagh, pa 15920 in indiana county. This book was contributed for use in mifflin county usgenweb by jana dress. For more history about the area, check out york townships 250thanniversary book.
Donald akenson is a professor at queens university in kingston, ontario, canada and is one of the foremost experts on irishcanadian history. This quote is from the history of armagh township 1770 to 1995, presented by the armagh township historical book committee in honor of the townships 225th anniversary. Armagh, pennsylvanias history, trivia, facts and more. Many retirees live in armagh township and residents tend to be conservative. Pine creek divides the township nearly in half and it is the center of history in. Armagh twp pd proudly serves the residents and businesses of armagh township, mifflin county, pa. Armagh was a county from which many of them or their ancestors had come from.
Molly enjoys helping others research their family history as well as adding new names to her list. It was named after the city and county of armagh in northern ireland geography. One of the most useful books any genealogist can own is. Ruble swartzell cemetery new lancaster valley, armagh township mifflin county, pennsylvania. Circuit and district courts for the middle district of pennsylvania, 19061930. At the time, its geographic territory encompassed not only the current bounds of donegal township but also the townships of buffalo, east and west finley, and the western portion of green county. Armagh is the oldest community in indiana county, having been founded in 1792 by eight families led by james and margaret jane graham from the area now known as northern ireland. Home history of the irish parliament constituencies county armagh county armagh although a glance at the names of those returned for co. Armagh township sewer authority in milroy is a company that specializes in nonclassifiable establishments.
Armagh township, mifflin county, pennsylvania places. Archival materials, reference books, rare books and newspaper microfilms are rarely loaned. Armagh township police department, milroy, pennsylvania. This is not meant to be a complete history of mifflin township but a short overview of how the original mifflin township evolved into the present day communities of baldwin part, clairton, duquesne, dravosburg, hays, homestead, jefferson hills, lincoln place, munhall, pleasant hills, west elizabeth, west homestead, west mifflin and whitaker. Armagh township supervisors 224 college ave, milroy, pa. Armagh township genealogy in mifflin county, pa usa 1,012,695 pennsylvania 60,629 mifflin county 483 armagh township 8. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. The account book of the clemens family of lower salford township, montgomery county, pennsylvania, 17491857 historical collections relating to gwynedd, a township of montgomery county, pennsylvania, settled, 1698, by immigrants from wales, with some data referring to the adjoining township, of montgomery, also settled by welsh. Armagh township supervisors in milroy, pa miscellaneous. Family history centers edit edit source family history centers provide oneonone assistance and free access to premium genealogical websites.
Municipalities of mifflin county that have municipal subdivision andor land development ordinances are armagh township. Zillow has 6 homes for sale in armagh township pa matching. Armagh township is a civil township in mifflin county in the u. Explore this cemetery for graves, information and tombstones for names in armagh cemetery in armagh, pennsylvania, a find a grave cemetery. Five wards were established, each ward electing one member to the board of commissioners. Mifflin county subdivision and land development ordinance. This facility markets crushed limestone and asphalt paving materials throughout mifflin, juniata, western snyder, southeastern centre, and eastern huntingdon counties.