This is a collection of various historical and genealogical reference works on Pennsylvania. These references cover 1000's of individuals, and are an excellent way to start or continue research focused on PA.

This material was scanned from original publications and will be provided as text searchable PDFs (unless noted in description). These files can be read using many PDF reader programs (Windows / Mac / Linux), however Adobe Reader or Acrobat are recommended.

Church, Family, Education, Military and Miscellaneous Histories

History of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Congregation of the Borough of
Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pennsylvania (W. H. J. Holman, 1903, 110 pages)
This book is a history of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mifflintown, Juniata County, PA, an early church of this section of central Pennsylvania. It contains a history of the church and its growth, including details of some of the early settlers to the area. It also provides list of communicants from congregation.

1852-1952 - A Century for Christ - Centennial of the Port Royal
Presbyterian Church (Clement C. Johnson, 1952, 32 pages)
This is a historical narrative of the Presbyterian Church in Port Royal, Juniata County, written for its centennial in 1952. Along with the historical information, it gives a list of past pastors, and biographical sketches of a few: Robert Flickinger, Paul Warnshuis and Charles Kepner. There is also a list of past elders, trustees and pianists, as well as current (1952) Church officers.

Veteran’s Day, 1967 - Juniata County (Anonymous, 1967, 108 pages)
This is a commemorative record of the service men and women of Juniata County, Pennsylvania, published for Veteran's Day, 1967. It provides a list of the men and women from Juniata County who served in WWI, WWII, and those who served from the end of World War II to the date of publication, 1967. It also notes those who gave their lives in their service. The remainder of the publication is composed of ads for local businesses.

Veteran’s Day, 1968 - Juniata County (Anonymous, 1968, 108 pages)
This is a commemorative record of the service men and women of Juniata County, Pennsylvania, published for Veteran's Day, 1968. It provides a list of the men and women from Juniata County who served in the military from WWI until 1968. It also notes those who gave their lives in the course of their service during the same time period. The remainder of the publication is composed of ads for local businesses.

Maps Atlases & Images

Maps & Atlases
1863 Map of the Counties of Perry, Juniata and Mifflin, Pennsylvania (Smith, Gallup & Hewitt, Color)
1877 Atlas of Perry, Juniata and Mifflin Counties, Pennsylvania (Pomeroy, Whitman & Co., 55 pages, Color)
1877 Illustrated Atlas of Juniata County Pennsylvania (Wall, Mann & Hall, 24 pages, B/W)

Birds-eye Town Views
Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pennsylvania (1895, T. M. Fowler & James B. Moyer)
Patterson, Juniata County, Pennsylvania (1895, T. M. Fowler & James B. Moyer)