10.20.2011
Affiliate Library LDS
Eastern Monroe Public Library is now a new member of the FamilySearch Affiliate Library program. Patrons now have access to the microfilm collection of the largest genealogical library in the world. The collection includes over 2.4 million rolls and 727,00 microfiche of microfilmed genealogical records spanning the globe. For additional information on how to order, please contact the Eastern Monroe Reference Department.
10.04.2011
Hand Guns Sold in Pennsylvania
Q: How many hand guns were sold in Pennsylvania in 2010?
A: There were 237,938 hand guns sold in Pennsylvania in 2010, according to the Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Research and Development, as reported in the PaSDC’s 2011 Pennsylvania Abstract.
A: There were 237,938 hand guns sold in Pennsylvania in 2010, according to the Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Research and Development, as reported in the PaSDC’s 2011 Pennsylvania Abstract.
9.30.2011
Pennsylvania Newspapers
The State Library of Pennsylvania is a partner with The Pennsylvania State University on its Pennsylvania Digital Newspaper Project, funded through a National Endowment for the Humanities grant. Additional titles are planned for digitization during the grant period.
The Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA) is now posted on the Library of Congress Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Chronicling America now has 3,999,267 pages.
With the recent release, the Library of Congress added approximately 290,000 pages, 42 titles, and 25 additional essays, and the time coverage now extends the full scope for the program, 1836-1922.
The Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA) is now posted on the Library of Congress Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Chronicling America now has 3,999,267 pages.
With the recent release, the Library of Congress added approximately 290,000 pages, 42 titles, and 25 additional essays, and the time coverage now extends the full scope for the program, 1836-1922.
7.27.2011
Pennsylvanians Renting
The recently released 2010 Census figures show that the number of Pennsylvanians renting living space is on the rise. The number of Pennsylvanians living in renter-occupied housing units increased 13.6 percent between 2000 and 2010, an increase of 394,082 people. More than 3.3 million Pennsylvanians resided in renter-occupied housing units with an average household size of 2.16 persons per household in 2010.
The data on housing tenure originates from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 released in June, which contains summary statistics compiled from the questions asked of all people and about every housing unit in the nation.
The data on housing tenure originates from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 released in June, which contains summary statistics compiled from the questions asked of all people and about every housing unit in the nation.
New Addition to Collection
The Local History Room has just added to its collection "The Photographic History of the Civil War in Ten Volumes". The ten volumes cover such topics as artillery, army and leaders, navies, prisons and hospitals. The Local History Room is open to the general public during regular library hours.
7.01.2011
The 1940 Census
The 1940 census will be released on April 2, 2012. This census will be released digitally
only. There will be no microfilm. The census will only be available initially through the National Archives facilities and its online web sites. There will be no indexing at the time of release.
only. There will be no microfilm. The census will only be available initially through the National Archives facilities and its online web sites. There will be no indexing at the time of release.
6.30.2011
Pa. School Age Population
Pennsylvania’s school age population declined, according to the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Pennsylvania released today.
The school age population (children age 5 to 18) declined over the past 10 years, shrinking almost 5 percent from 2,367,358 in 2000 to 2,251,781 in 2010. The infant and toddler group (under age 3) increased just 1.0 percent during the decade and the preschool population (age 3 and 4) declined by nearly 1.0 percent.
2010 Census
The school age population (children age 5 to 18) declined over the past 10 years, shrinking almost 5 percent from 2,367,358 in 2000 to 2,251,781 in 2010. The infant and toddler group (under age 3) increased just 1.0 percent during the decade and the preschool population (age 3 and 4) declined by nearly 1.0 percent.
2010 Census
5.12.2011
5.03.2011
Happy Birthday Monroe County
Happy 175th Birthday, Monroe County!
Amy Leiser, Executive Director
Monroe County Historical Association
On April 1, 1836, after nine long years of debate and discussion, Monroe County was formed from pieces of land cut from Northampton County and southern Pike County. Although settled by some of the earliest-arriving European colonists, Monroe County was not one of the earliest-formed counties in Pennsylvania. It was the 53rd recognized county out of 67 statewide.
Amy Leiser, Executive Director
Monroe County Historical Association
On April 1, 1836, after nine long years of debate and discussion, Monroe County was formed from pieces of land cut from Northampton County and southern Pike County. Although settled by some of the earliest-arriving European colonists, Monroe County was not one of the earliest-formed counties in Pennsylvania. It was the 53rd recognized county out of 67 statewide.
1.05.2011
250 Years of Yeisley Families
Added to the Local History Collection, this study of the Yeisley family attempts to link all known Yeisleys to Nichlaus Yeisli and his wife Julianna who arrived in Philadelphia on August 28, 1750. In 1790 George Adam Yeisley and his wife Christina took up a track of land in Smithfield Township, in what is now Monroe County. They were one of the first settlers in the region.
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