It is named after county londonderry in northern ireland. The hershey derry township historical society is home to over 50,000 artifacts and photos. Derry township historical society in hershey, pennsylvania. Pennsylvania genealogy free pennsylvania genealogy access. History of westmoreland county, pennsylvania, volume 2. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. Funeral home services for donald are being provided by matthew x merlin funeral home inc.
Popularly called chocolatetown, usa, hershey, pennsylvania was founded by candy businessman milton s. Ellis history of mifflin county, chapter 5, derry township. Additionally you will find a number of other resources that will greatly assist you with your research in derry township. Hershey and the chocolate business, included are books about the brownstone industry, pennsylvania german pioneers original lists of arrivals in the port of. There are also 1770s warranty maps and other historical maps of the settlers of derry township over the years as well as three ring binders with the census through 1940, obituaries and cemetery records, civil war soldiers, church histories dating from 1717, and a. Capt captain charles christian christopher church clark cochran coll company congregation conrad court creek daniel dauphin county david derry elder elizabeth ensign erected fisher frederick george governor hanover harrisburg henry hugh hummel hummelstown hundred indians isaac. Early and later records of the church of the holy apostles episcopal. Derry presbyterian congregation, derry township, dauphin, pennsylvania computer printout. Company daniel david death deceased democrat derry township east huntingdon township eliza.
View all hotels near hershey derry township historical society on tripadvisor. Derry township, montour county, pennsylvania wikipedia. Donald mcdowell passed away on september 29, 2018 in derry township, pennsylvania. Information on withdraw procedures during school closure. A brief history of the sandhill cemetery, located in derry township, dauphin county, penna donald e koons.
This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. This state page of our website provides direct links to free pennsylvania genealogy databases and historical titles and information found on pennsylvania genealogy, whether they exist on our site, or across the web. The closing years of the rcvolution indians hard times lochrys and craw. The 7th volume of county atlases in the early landowners of pa series, this dauphin county atlas contains all information shown on the 24 township warrantee maps which were produced by the pennsylvania land office in the 1940s. Derry township is a township in westmoreland county, pennsylvania, in the united states. Hershey is located approximately 14 miles east of harrisburg, pennsylvania. After thousands of years of slumbering, humans eventually settled into the land and established the town of derry in the early 18th century. According to the united states census bureau, the township has a total area of 16. As of the 2000 census, needs update the township population was 14,726. A new book called witches of pennsylvania includes the story of mary moll derry 17601843 of georges township, which the book said was probably the most wellknown witch of. Pauls evangelical lutheran church, derry township, dauphin county, pennsylvania. He may be the same patrick hays who took out a lancaster land warrant in 1737, for which he had a parcel surveyed in derry township about 1742. History of mifflin county township formation pagenweb. West derry when youre done visiting the derry township genealogy project, please visit the derry area historical society.
Historical and genealogical society, bloomsburg, pa 2005. A history in brief of derry, pennsylvania derry borough. The scotchirish name came from londonderry, a county in ireland where most of the settlers could trace their roots. Hershey derry township historical society home facebook. Derry is a borough in westmoreland county in the commonwealth of pennsylvania, 45 miles 72 km east of pittsburgh. Hershey derry township historical society 2020 all you need.
Simons wonderfully illustrated and written book should serve as the entry into philadelphias history for a variety of audiences. The history of derry township derry became a part of dauphin county when it was established in 1785. Pittsburgh st in new derry, westmoreland county pa. The borough of derry, consisting of the town area, should not be confused with derry township, which is a separate municipality surrounding the borough. Derry in dauphin county genealogy in dauphin, pennsylvania. Township history from 1769, family histories to 1865, with extensive name index.
Lewis publishing company, 1906 westmoreland county pa. From franklin ellis history of that part of the susquehanna and juniata valleys embraced in the counties of mifflin, juniata, perry, union and snyder. Scottirish, germans, and swissgermans migrated to derry township for religious freedom. Dec 26, 2019 history museum of hershey and early derry township pa. The derry township historical society, located in hershey, pa, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of hershey. The township was primarily a rural farming community. Derry township is a township in dauphin county, pennsylvania, united states. Angela hoyman passed away on november 7, 2019 in derry township, pennsylvania. In 1900, the population numbered 2,347, and in 1910, 2,954. Hershey derry township historical society 2020 what to. Although pennsylvania schools are closed for the remainder of the 20192020 academic year due to the coronavirus pandemic, derry township school district recognizes that individual circumstance may necessitate that a student withdrawing due to relocation or transfer to another educational entity.
Thousands of years before any people settled in what would become derry, it crashed into the land on a ball of fire from the void of the macroverse. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 14,726. Londonderry township originally was part of derry township. Mount pleasant history souvenir book old home week, mount pleasant, pa. Pennsylvania governor, tom wolf, has instructed complete closure of all public libraries during the covid19 coronavirus health crisis until further notice. Derry, originally known as derry station, was created in 1852 to serve the pennsylvania railroad. We are so sorry that the hershey public library is closed. March born october born september borough brother catherine charles coal common schools company daniel david death deceased democrat derry township east huntingdon township eliza elizabeth emigrated engaged farm farmer father fayette county. On december 10, 1852 the pennsylvania railroad had successfully reached its ultimate objective of connecting pittsburgh and philadelphia. A history of madison township, columbia county, pennsylvania. Hershey derry township historical society, 40 northeast dr. Our society has a collection of approximately 30,000 historic photos. The township of derry wants to know what you think about the proposed hershey fire station.
Power lines in derry township, montour county, pennsylvania from ppl road. Hershey derry township historical society 2020 all you. Most pennsylvania residents, who are nonresidents of derry township, can receive borrowing privileges by presenting a library card from their hometown library in addition to current identification with an address. Derry genealogy in westmoreland county, pa usa 1,015,348 pennsylvania 60,654 westmoreland county 1,753 derry 59. Selection of a county scat old hannastown erecti0n of a ail sentences of. Featuring the 85 year history of the hershey figure skating club on november 1, 2019 at 6 p. For event and ticketing information please visit or call the historical society at 7175200748. Bicentennial of old salem church, 17861986 family history library derry school records. As of the 2000 census, needs update the township population was 14,726 it was named after the city of. Public education began in derry township with the pennsylvania free school act of 1834. Hershey derry township historical society, hershey, pa.
Its buried along a side road across from a shopping plaza. Since the township was so large and difficult to govern, the residents petitioned the court in 1767 to subdivide the land into two parts, the eastern section to remain derry and the western to be londonderry. Each chapter begins with the township warrantee map reduced in size to fit the 8 12 x 11 page limitation. Guide to dauphin county, pennsylvania ancestry, genealogy and family history.
It was named after the city of derry by scotchirish settlers. Why did we wait so long to visitsome interesting exhibits. History museum of hershey and early derry township pa. Kacenga in a small borough, nestled among the foothills of the laurel mountains and alongside chestnut ridge, rests the community of derry, pennsylvania. Endowed with substantial deposits of natural resources native to southwestern pa and a rich history that stretches into the corners of. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages.
Hershey has a rich history and cultural significance due to its role in the birth of the iconic american brand, hersheys. Hershey has a rich history and cultural significance due to its role in the. Find the best pet friendly, beach, cabin, lake, or other vacation rentals for that perfect trip. Priyanka nambiar is the runner up for the nancy gee, mackenzie press, secret kids international writing contest. A history of derry township, 17291976 family history library derry in dauphin county marriage records. The hersheyderry township historical society was established in 1991 with a mission to preserve and promote the history and heritage of our diverse community. Londonderry township, dauphin county, pennsylvania wikipedia. A brief history of the sandhill cemetery, located in derry. Hershey derry township historical society hershey, pa travelers 2 married adults no children. History of westmoreland county volume 1 index paroots. Cumberland county pennsylvania history and genealogy land deeds and transfers. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history.
Browse through our museum and learn about the early settlers of derry township and the community of hershey. Derry township index westmoreland genealogy project derry military records. The hershey derry township historical society was established in 1991 with a mission to preserve and promote the history and heritage of our diverse community. It was named after the village on pa route 982 originally known as derry and now known as new derry even though it is older than the community being discussed here. Derry is a town in maine that has served as a nexus for paranormal, supernatural and metaphysical events. Of the board of supervisors of the township of derry, mifflin county, pennsylvania, issuing a declaration of local disaster emergency, announcing coordination and cooperation with the commonwealth of pennsylvania and the governor of pennsylvanias declaration of disaster emergency and amendments thereto, adopting certain.
The townships first school was the derry church oneroom school. The most recent census records the population as 21,273. Pennsylvania genealogy free pennsylvania genealogy. Hotels near hershey derry township historical society. Derry township, dauphin county, pennsylvania wikipedia. Resolution 20209 declaration of local disaster emergency. Pauls summer hill lutheran and reformed church, including tombstone inscriptions and burial records, south manheim township, schuylkill county, pennsylvania. Whtm a derry township teenager is getting a book published. Derry township, westmoreland county, pennsylvania wikipedia. Hershey derry township historical society, hershey. Funeral home services for angela are being provided by matthew x merlin funeral home inc. Conrad court creek daniel dauphin county david derry elder elizabeth ensign erected fisher. Greensburg pennsylvania city directories family history library derry histories and genealogies.
Records of the hill lutheran church in derry township, dauphin county. Derry township, the original township in mifflin county, was created in 1767, then part of cumberland county. Paul lutheran church derry township, dauphin, pennsylvania. Deputy chief rodney sonderman explains how the new station will help them better serve the community. History of columbia and montour counties, pennsylvania.
Check out the plans on the township website and contact any supervisor or the township manager with your thoughts. Featured exhibits history of the pennsylvania state police. You will find a number of cemetery and census records online and available for your use. Contains church records of hill or maxe lutheran church, derry township. Patrick hays 1 apparently came to old augusta from derry township in what is now dauphin county, pa, about 1740. A number of settlements developed in derry township. Please find online information on covid19 at the pa department of health and at the cdc. Derry township residents may obtain a library card by presenting current identification with an address. Timeline for patrick hays in derry twp, pa, and old augusta. Sandhill cemetery derry township, dauphin county, pennsylvania the cemetery is owned by the saint paul lutheran church and is located 2 miles south of hummelstown in derry township. Hershey derry township historical society 2020 what to know.
Derry area includes derry township, derry and new alexandria boroughs and the surrounding areas. Cumberland county pennsylvania genealogy trails history. Contact derry township, mifflin county, pennsylvania. Lutheran church in derry township, dauphin county, pennsylvania. Klingers evangelical lutheran and reformed church, upper paxton. There are also 1770s warranty maps and other historical maps of the settlers of derry township over the years as well as three ring binders with the census through 1940, obituaries and cemetery records, civil war soldiers, church histories dating from 1717, and a variety of other history and genealogy related data. Timeline for patrick hays in derry twp, pa, and old. The town is situated along interstate 95, to the south of dexter, the southwest of old town, and the west of bangor and haven in the southwestern corner of penobscot county. Derry area high school blue and gold yearbook 1929 derry e yearbooks. It surrounds the borough of derry, which is a separate municipality. History of westmoreland county, pennsylvania john newton. Compare and save on top hershey vacation rentals starting at 35 across top providers. The pomeroys are buried in the old salem churchyard in derry township.
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