PENNSYLVANIA RETROSPECTIVE CD-ROM SERIES: MERCER COUNTY - HISTORY, 1877. 2004 by Retrospect Publishing. Explore one of the oldest written histories for Mercer County. The editor of this history was meticulous in his coverage of the county. Every township and borough was visited by at least one person who talked to the resident historians and town elders. As a result, there is extensive coverage on the pioneers, founders, and settlers of the county. You will find information on well over 5,000 county residents who at one time or another called Mercer County home. Search the various lists of county veterans from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War or read the chapters on the coal and iron industry in the Shenango Valley to learn more about the people and industries of the area. Whether you are interested in learning where the first distillery was located or finding out which Civil War Regiment your great-grandfather served with, you are bound to learn more about the people, places and events of the county. This CD contains a powerful search tool and images of the original pages from the following book: History of Mercer County, PA, with Illustrations Descriptive of Its Scenery, Palatial Residences, Public Buildings, Fine Blocks, and Important Manufactories (Samuel W. Durant; L. H. Everts & Co. Philadelphia; 1877) Includes 159 illustrations. ISBN 1-929356-37-4, (317 pages on CD)

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