The genealogical importance of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, cannot be overstated. Organized in 1729, Lancaster was the parent of thirty other counties, and therefore many early records of Pennsylvania ultimately date back to Lancaster County. Moreover, few U. S. counties hosted such a variety of peoples and religions. Throngs of immigrants came to Lancaster County in the 18th century, the two largest groups being the Scotch-Irish and the Germans. Religious denominations included Mennonites, Quakers, Amish, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, German Baptists, Lutherans, German Reformed, Moravians, Catholics, the Universalists, the Evangelical Association, and more. I. Daniel Rupp's "History of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania" documents the origins and development of this hotbed of Pennsylvania genealogy.
Daniel Rupp more than 100 years ago, remains one of the most sought after reference books when researching early immigration to Pennsylvania. The book contains over 300 ships' passenger lists with 30,000 names listed, arranged chronologically, of individuals landing primarily in Philadelphia, but from other ports as well. Included are names of the ships on which they arrived, as well as the dates of arrival. Several additional lists are provided in the Appendix, including Names and ages of heads of families remaining in the City of New York in 1710; Names of the first Palatines in North Carolina as early as 1709 and 1710; Names of males, Salzburgers, settled in Georgia, 1734 to 1741; and more.
A description, originally published in 1789, of Pennsylvania German culture. Reprint of 1875 edition, with notes, preface, and appendixes by Pennsylvania historian Daniel Rupp"--Provided by publisher.
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