The Union County Library System

Genealogy and Local History

                                       
 

Pennsylvania Collection in the Library
The Public Library for Union County has a Pennsylvania Collection that includes family histories, most of the major genealogical and Pennsylvania history texts such as Egle's Notes and queries relating to PA, Bates's History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, and the Pennsylvania Archives to name a few sources. Due to the historical and rare nature of these materials they may not be checked out of the library but may be freely used in the library.
 
Local History material in the Library
We also have local history such as the journals from the Union County Historical Society, some census records, name indices, and other important local history and genealogical sources.  There are also a number of maps of historical significance.

Herr library in Mifflinburg also has an extensive Pennsylvania Collection.  Check the catalog to see what is available and call them to make arrangements to use the collection.

Census  Free online census information from Heritage Quest.  Access to National Archives and Ancestry.Com databases. Census Records of Union County (online) Church of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) Family History Centers Federal Governmental genealogical Sites
Forms and Charts  All types of forms to help the genealogist - correspondence log, cemetery transcription form, ancestral charts, etc. Free Genealogy Search Tools Genealogy for Beginners
 
Historical Societies Northumberland, Snyder & Union Large sites to get started Such as Ancestry.com, Cyndi's list, Gen Web, etc. Local Cemeteries Maps (Historical and USGS Maps) USGS maps are useful in finding cemeteries, funeral homes etc.  Many types of genealogical sources are tied to the USGS map.
Military Service Newspapers Pennsylvania County Resources courthouses, historical societies, census records, cemeteries, etc. for Pennsylvania counties.  Click on the county. Pennsylvania Genealogical Sites
Union County Courthouse  Address: 103 South 2nd Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837-1903 Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed on state and federal holidays. Main Phone: (570) 524-8600 Union County GenWeb Union County Historical Society Lists the various offices in the county courthouse, what records are available for public research, and other information for those visiting the courthouse. Union County  Resources courthouses, historical societies, census records, cemeteries, etc. for Union County.

OTHER ONLINE RESOURCES FOR LOCAL HISTORY AND GENEALOGY

 Annals of Buffalo Valley, Pennsylvania, 1755-1855.  Including an index of names. Collated by John Blair Linn. Harrisburg, Pa.: Lane S. Hart, Printer and Binder, 1877. First edition. With Introduction and Index. 73 chapters; 621 pages. Chronological collation of events in Lewisburg and surrounding areas. Many chapters have entries for officials, and military and census records. The Introduction provides a summarized history from 1755 to 1768. With frontispiece engraving, "Ludwig Derr's Mill - 1772," line drawing, "A Copy of Reading Howell's Map of 1792," and engraving, "Site of Shikellimy's Town - 1737." Chapters are divided into specific years, beginning with 1768. Each has a listing of major topics. Appended matter includes: "List of Officials,"; "Necrology, Commenced by James F. Linn Esquire, in 1826 [completed through 1877]"; and "Military Record, 1861-1865," with "List of Soldiers Buried in the Several Cemeteries in Union County" (see also directions to local cemeteries). The Index contains both subjects and surnames.

Listing of Names
A listing of names for local families is on the Archives Page of the Union County Historical Society
An index of names appearing in the Williamsport Sun Gazette and its predecessors covering the period 1807-1904 is available on-line at the James V. Brown Library.  This index includes articles on marriages, obituaries, funerals, political activities, court cases, land sale notices, and news items; included is the name, date and page of the paper.   From the catalog select Newspaper index from the drop down box. (Second "search for" box).  Click here for more complete instructions.

Print material available at the Public Library:
Union County, Pennsylvania, 1865-1965. (PENNA 974.848 L) This book contains names on the Assessment lists from 1900, biographies, vital history records, cemetery and church records, schools etc; by Mary Belle Lontz. This is kept behind the circulation desk. Please ask for help.
Union County Families. (PENNA 929.2 LON) Taken from Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pa and other records; by Mary Belle Lontz. This is kept behind the circulation desk. Please ask for help.
Heads of Families 1790 (PENNA 317.3 UNI) This is kept behind the circulation desk. Please ask for help.
Census of 1850 (PENNA 929.1 UNI) This is kept behind the circulation desk. Please ask for help.
Tombstone Inscriptions of Union County, Pennsylvania; by Mary Belle Lontz (PENNA 974.848 LON) This is kept behind the circulation desk. Please ask for help. It is also available in CD-ROM format for in-house use.
Central Pennsylvania Deaths and Marriages 1771-1882; by Mary Belle Lontz (PENNA 974.848 LON) This is kept behind the circulation desk. Please ask for help.
Revolutionary War Soldiers of Northumberland County, PA; by Mary Belle Lontz (PENNA 973.3448 LON ) This is kept behind the circulation desk. Please ask for help.
Soldiers of Union County, Pennsylvania in War of 1812, Philippine Insurrection, Mexican War, War with Spain, World Was I & II by Mary Belle Lontz (PENNA 355.0092 LON)
Civil War Soldiers of Union County by Mary Belle Lontz. This is a collection of material taken from the Mifflinburg Telegraph, Annals of Buffalo Valley by John B. Linn, and other sources; by Mary Belle Lontz. (PENNA 973.748 LON) This is kept behind the circulation desk. Please ask for help.

GENEALOGY SEARCHES: Mary Belle Lontz, professional genealogist, will do family searches for you in Union and surrounding counties.  Call the Library to contact. 570-523-1172
 
05/02/2007 reference@publibuc.org   570-523-1172