This section will eventually include detailed descriptions of lenape life through the years, taken from traditional knowledge passed down through stories, and from archaeological and historical sources. Books are in good condition and on tables by categories 99% donated. John steel purchased other lands in white clay creek hundred which, at his death, passed into the hands of his son james. Lenape history official site of the delaware tribe of. Books on delaware history local and regional history, genealogy and pictorial histories from broughs books. Between books 2703 philadelphia pike, claymont, delaware 19703. Learn more about delaware history and culture with this arcadia publishing book series. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the delaware libraries digital collection. Offering books about delawares rich history and also books from multiple different genres, browseabout books is worth a visit the next time you find yourself on the avenue. The new delaware county history book volume 2 home facebook. Delaware is the only state which currently uses this division. Hundreds is a geographic division, smaller than counties and roughly equivalent to the division townships in pennsylvania and new jersey. Biblion used books and rare finds located in historic lewes, delaware, offers a thoughtful collection of curated contemporary and antiquarian books, unique greeting cards and stationery items, literary gifts, and original artall in a warm, welcoming setting.
All delaware facts collected in illustrated volumes. Stayathome story time with the lewes public library. Records of the welsh tract baptist meeting, pencader hundred. Also for sale are individually priced cook books and special priced books including collectible and current fiction and nonfiction. Based in southern delaware in the sunny beach town of rehoboth, browseabout books is a local favorite destination for literature needs. Originally undertaken by the author as a bicentennial project in 1975, and now the standard history of the state, this volume chronicles the history of delaware from the early 1600s to the present. Many early records were taken based on the boundaries of the hundreds such as tax assessment lists. Fiction or nonfiction books set in delaware score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Alexander alrichs andrew appointed april august bank benjamin brandywine brick building built bush canby captain castle county charles chester county christiana christiana hundred church clark congregation corner daniel david david bush delaware city delaware river died edward edward betts elected erected evans february feet. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. The use of hundreds comes from the times when delaware and maryland were colonial holdings of great.
The history of an important railroad whose antecedent was a canal network to transport coal by jim shaughnessy listed under american. The new delaware county history book volume 2 home. Fiction or nonfiction books set in delaware score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it. Below you will find a thematic book list for a study on delaware. This book covers the history of delaware from the earliest european settlers dutch, swedish and english up. Fast order delivery welcome to delaware county pa history. This was the beginning of the settlement of the welsh tract, south of newark, delaware by baptists.
Delaware, located between the north and deep south, freed thousands of slaves as they passed through the state on the underground railroad. Rodney sharp professor of history at the university of delaware. Hundreds delaware history research guides at university of. A couple of great resources for histories of the various hundreds can be found in history of delaware. Local history books on delaware arcadia publishing. Brandywine hundred library libcal delaware libraries. At the top of the page click my account then you will be prompted to enter your. History of delaware county, pennsylvania, by george smith. On august 19, 1707, two hundred and fifty acres of land, the property of joseph moore, was sold by colonel john french, sheriff, and purchased by john steel, who came from ireland and settled at philadelphia. The first edition delaware, ohio, usa the first edition specializes in books on books, history, ohio, paper ephemera, postcards, southwest, trade catalogs, vintage prints. The historical society of delawares holdings relating to wilson consist of six volumes filed individually that fit into three categories. Offering books about delaware s rich history and also books from multiple different genres, browseabout books is worth a visit the next time you find yourself on the avenue. Hundreds are unincorporated subdivisions of counties, equivalent to townships in some other states, and were once used as a basis for representation in the delaware general assembly. Jun 26, 20 lenape history begins thousands of years ago on the east coast, in the delaware valley.
Books history of delaware county, indiana 1998 covering western delaware countycontact shawn for more info. They were once used as a basis for representation in the delaware general assembly. Again, it was up to the reader to decide what was a delaware book. Adventures in delaware politics, business and history postponed. Hundreds are unincorporated subdivisions of counties, equivalent to townships in some other states, and were once used as a basis for representation in the. Official site of the delaware tribe of indians lenape history. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Huge savings on a gigantic selection of over 50,000 gently used books in a clean, wellorganized booklovers paradise covering virtually every topic and thousands of square feet of floor space. It published articles on all aspects of delaware history excluding genealogy written by scholars, college and graduate students, and avocational historians. New jersey e is across the delaware bay and delaware river. This is the official page for information on the new delaware county, indiana history book volume 2, due out in 2018. Delaware 1868 hundreds maps the delaware geological survey.
Originally, the default boundary of delaware and maryland was the vague height of land between the delaware river and chesapeake bay drainage basins and pencader hundred extended only to that point. The delaware historical societys newsletter and scholarly journal are benefits of membership in the society. More than 12,000 delawareans fought for the north and a. Page 806 that the several lodges of ancient masons in the state of delaware, here represented by deputies properly authorized, consider it as a matter of right, and for the general benefit of masonry, that they ought to form a grand lodge within the said state. Arts and crafts, book discussions, community and culture, computers and ebooks, cooking and gardening. Open every day, buy sell trade save, great selection of gently used.
Several dozen readers nominated several hundred books. The new delaware county history book volume 2, muncie. New and noteworthy delaware county history books and dvds this link is to let everyone know what new books and booklets that are out, dealing with delaware county history. Delaware book stores listing of book stores throughout the state. Home upcoming about articles buy sell music blog links email search site where to buy delaware books.
This bookstore is on vacation or is not currently active on. History of the welsh tract baptist church, pencader hundred, new castle county, delaware, by d. Lenape history begins thousands of years ago on the east coast, in the delaware valley. Visit online with this website directory of book stores in delaware. History history index history az delaware history united states delaware travel delaware delaware genealogy civil war delaware delaware indians delaware sports united states history united states us presidents usa 19th century usa 20th century founding of america colonial period the american west native americans slavery civil rights movement. This book covers the history of delaware from the earliest european settlers dutch, swedish and english up to the present 2006 cutoff. The books could be about delaware, written by delawareans, or even be fiction set in delaware. The subject of this book is somewhat prosaic, but john munroe a professor of history at the university of delaware makes the most of it. While their names still appear on all real estate transactions, they currently have no meaningful use or purpose except as a geographical points of reference. Bookshops seldom notify us when they go out of business. Records of the welsh tract baptist meeting, pencader hundred, new castle county, delaware, 1701 to 1828. The hundred of nanticoke is situated in the northwestern part of sussex county, and is bounded on the north by kent county, cedar creek and georgetown hundreds.
It was formed from portions of new castle hundred, christiana hundred and red lion hundred in 1710. These books may be found at your local public or school library. Records of the welsh tract baptist meeting, pencader hundred, new castle county, delaware, 1701 to 1828 by welsh tract baptist meeting new castle county, del. It offers illustrated articles on all aspects of delaware history excluding genealogy. Each case is described with charge, verdict, court cost, and occasionally a receipt for payment of fines. Educators who register for the event can pick out up to 50 books for each classroom, and each child who attends can pick out 10 free booksjust in time for the holiday season. In scharf, history of delaware, a quotation from a letter by william penn to the. Delaware diamond state reading book award past nominees delaware diamond state reading book award, 20192020 early childhood opening day collection 2016 permabound books suggested literature for informational texts. Access my account delaware librariesdelaware libraries. The first edition delaware, ohio used books and rare. Delaware history books on local and regional history of the united states. This hundred is a long, narrow strip of land on the maryland line, and is bounded on the north, east and south by the hundreds of white clay creek, new castle, red lyon and st. In scharf, history of delaware, a quotation from a letter by william penn to the justices of the peace in.
Delaware remained in the union during the civil war 18611865. Pencader heritage museum 2029 sunset lake rd, newark, delaware 19702 rated 4. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. As of this date, it appears that it continues to be well used by delaware historians. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Below are a few of the thousands of independent bookstores worldwide with whom partners. Scope and contents note the docket book of justice of the peace robert m. Collecting delaware books dealers and upcoming events.
Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. The first use of the term hundred in official records relating to the delaware colony dates to 1687. Records of the welsh tract baptist meeting, pencader. Delaware history, published semiannually since 1946, is the only scholarly journal devoted to the history of delaware. List of books and articles about delaware history online. The state is kicking off the partnership on saturday, december 17 with two family events that will bring 40,000 books to delawares children, all for free.