There are a number of books, pamphlets, and serial publications dealing with local jewish life and history in delaware. Between 1760 and 1808, john dickinson owned six farms that bordered the. How slaughter beach got its name has been debated over the years. There is one soldier per page, with the date that supplies were issued, the money value of the issues, and signatures of the soldier and witnesses given.
The stone to build the lighthouse was brought down from along the brandywine river in wilmington. Usa 1,012,695 delaware 2,327 delaware histories and genealogies 103 statewide histories and genealogies. We are available to assist anyone doing local historical research. 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. History of delaware, fifth edition university of delaware press. Explore this cemetery for graves, information and tombstones for names in slaughter neck cemetery in argo corners, delaware, a find a grave cemetery. These materials represent a wide range of subjects. Delaware, to be burned alive at new castle, in 1731, for the murder of her husband. Sussex county delaware genealogy and history genealogy trails. Their early inhabitants tended to identify more closely with the county than the colony or state. In the delaware state bookstore you will find information about delaware for readers of. Rodney sharp professor of history at the university of delaware. Delaware and delaware county local and regional history books.
Conrad 1908 1479 total pages records of the court of new castle 16761681 1904 558 pages. Books on delaware history local and regional history, genealogy and pictorial histories from broughs books. Rare books, almanacs, rare pamphlets, delaware imprints before 1830. Wilmington public library wilmington, delaware the wilmington public library is best known for its delaware index collection, which functions as a subject and biographical index for the wilmington morning news and the evening journal. Books set in delawaredelaware novels list challenges. A vintage auto shop from the 1920s, the delaware is an industrial chic venue in a community full of rich history and new life. Henry hudson, sailing under the dutch flag, is credited with delaware s discovery in 1609. Washington crossing the delaware general washington decided to take a big chance to redeem his confidence about the war. Sussex county delaware wills 180018 abstracts of wills for the period 180018. Page 810 for the purpose of acquiring and diffusing among the people of the united states useful and practical information on the subjects connected with agriculture, and to promote scientific investigation and experiment respecting the. Abstracts of the proceedings of the orphans court of sussex county, delaware 17081709, 17281777.
Thomas davis, son of thomas davis 2 and mary his wife, was born, presumably, at slaughter neck, cedar creek hundred, sussex county, delaware, circa 1702. Books history of delaware county, indiana 1998 covering western delaware countycontact shawn for more info. If you would like to make people aware of any new books please let me know. Collecting delaware books dealers and upcoming events. How legend says delawares whorekill, murderkill, and.
The book is a brisk 112page journey through some of the more popularknown stories of dover with some rare tales intertwined. Henrys will, recorded at georgetown in liber a, folio 216, is dated april 27, 1726, and was probated may 11, 1726. The following is a timeline of the history of the city of wilmington, delaware, usa. 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.
A newspaper and several cook books are included in the list for interested collectors. Once youve sent the completed passport to delaware. Originally all of the land in this hundred north of the creek formed a portion of st. The need for a fire company at slaughter beach became quite evident in the early 1950s. This category has the following 22 subcategories, out of 22 total. Cedar creek was so named on account of the abundance of cedars on its banks, and from the stream the hundred takes its name. The research librarys collection of rare printed materials includes over 700 rare books, 110 rare pamphlets, 83 almanacs, and over 300 delaware imprints by over 25 printers. Archeology in the upper delaware valley a study of the cultural chronology of the tocks island reservoir. The majority of articles indexed here date from the 1920s to 1979. History memorial fire company slaughter beach, delaware. These 14 volumes contain information on the clothing and supplies issued to each soldier. 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. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Delaware and delaware county, ohio images of america series.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. It is for this reason that delawares nickname of choice is the first state. The first of the original states to ratify the federal constitution, delaware occupies a small niche in the bostonwashington, d. The wilmington library was established in 1788 and has, therefore, been collecting delaware resources for quite a long time. If at any time you need our assistance, please contact the reference department. The lighthouse was on the national register of historic places. Slaughter neck united methodist church historical marker. The delaware county ny genealogy and history site is an attempt to gather in one place many of the public domain records for genealogical research in delaware county, new york. This book is the first volume of a two volume set or the first 345 pages of a 58 total.
History of the first regiment delaware volunteers by william p. Delaware history genealogy 74 old books on flash drive. This is, of course, a very prominent date in delaware history, and in the history of the united states. How legend says delawares whorekill, murderkill, and slaughter. Sussex county, delaware genealogy familysearch wiki. Historical markers in delaware the historical marker. The civil war diary of amelia martin, fenwick island, delaware, 1861 by karen hesse, the discreet charm. See more ideas about delaware, history and wilmington delaware. For visitors from points north, the closest beach can be found in the quaint town of lewes and especially the state park at cape henlopen. The standard history of the early period is benjamin ferris, a history of the original settlements on the delaware 1846. Small portions of delaware are located on the eastern side of the delaware river, sharing boundaries with new jersey. This is the official page for information on the new delaware county, indiana history book volume 2, due out in 2018. People from delaware for delaware people subcategories. General antiquarian stock with some books in most areas of out of print and rare books more books in the areas of the brandywine illustrators, delaware material, and chester county also original art and illustration, maps and ephemera.
Early explorations of our coastline were made by the spaniards and portuguese in the sixteenth century, by henry hudson in 1609 under the auspices of the dutch, by samuel argall in 1610, by cornelius may in 16, and by cornelius hendricksen in 1614. Enslaved and free persons, and slaveholders is a database of enslaved and free africanamericans extracted from sussex county, delaware will books from 18361851, with ongoing updates. Wikimedia commons has media related to history of delaware see category. Jones river, a major delaware navigable waterway, is situated south of the john dickinson plantation. Delaware state book store delaware almanac facts about. The cape henlopen lighthouse was built in 1767, and it was paid for by lotteries held in philadelphia.
Jones and whorekill to kent and sussex, mispillion creek was substituted for cedar creek, as the line dividing the. This book covers the history of delaware from the earliest european settlers dutch, swedish and english up to the present 2006 cutoff. Slaughter beach is also home to the milford neck wildlife area. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.
Many, but not all, can be located using the subject term delaware genealogy. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates. Most people dont know the meaning behind these 7 delaware town names. Pages in category novels set in delaware the following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.
The state that started the nation welcomes you to explore the delaware history trail, a journey to experience the first states historical treasures. It is part of the salisbury, marylanddelaware metropolitan statistical area. Slaughter neck cemetery in argo corners, delaware find a. From the rolling hills of the brandywine valley to the sandy beaches of the atlantic. From there they proceeded according to instructions up. The river connects the delaware bay to the inland city of dover. Starting in the 1850s, railroads made delaware an important regional center of commerce and industry, with products ranging from grapes to chairs to city transit buses. Ohio wesleyan university opened in the heart of delaware in 1842 and is still a major presence in the community. Books set in delawaredelaware novels show list info often nicknamed the peach state, delaware may be the second smallest state in the united states, but it is also one of the most densely populated. Delaware, also called lenni lenape or lenape, a confederation of algonquianspeaking north american indians who occupied the atlantic seaboard from cape henlopen, delaware, to western long island.
Delaware history the history of delaware state the us50. Most of the time, when you hear about delaware history, you hear about war heroes, colonial surveys, railroad towns, and of course, the elaborate estates of the du ponts. Masseys landing was primarily visited by fishermen and duck hunters prior to the 1950s and 1960s when it became more accessible with long necks improved roads and. Seville 1884 178 pages history of the state of delaware, vols 1 thru 3 by henry c. Sussex county, delaware genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki.
Delaware family histories, genealogy books, cds, maps, records. Lunchtime story readings for adults by suzanne savoy with lewes public library. Delaware county histories books history of delaware county, indiana 1998 covering western delaware countycontact shawn for more info. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Located in delawares sussex county, slaughter beach features a population. With an act of kindness, a delaware lady vanishes the new york.
Just to the southwest of the town is an area called slaughter neck. The delaware finns or the first permanent settlements in pennsylvania, delaware, west new jersey and eastern part of maryland by e. Weslager hardcover from middle atlantic press 1991 special order. Before colonization, they were especially concentrated in the delaware river valley, for which the confederation was named. This marker was dedicated in memory of doris argo, church historian and life member of slaughter neck united methodist church homecoming 1997. Author unearths treasures from dovers history delaware. Delaware and delaware county were both established in 1808. Smith stayed home, a onestory house bracketed by crop fields. Slaughter beach 2020 all you need to know before you go. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries.
Scharfs history of delaware, page 1202, mentions thomas davis in a list of the. Amandus johnson, detailed map of new sweden 16381655 in amandus johnsons book the swedes on the delaware 16381664 philadelphia. This list of books set in delaware explores literature set throughout the region, from the largest city of wilmington, through to the popular. Able, iii, of the university of delaware offered this list of ten great delaware books in delaware a history of the first state, edited by h. Slaughter beach is a town in sussex county, delaware, united states.
Many other historical texts refer to this book for more information. Fred and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Selected books on delawares history are also included in this index. The population was 207 at the 2010 census, an increase of 4.
To begin your journey on the trail, download a passport, select which sites youd like to visit and write down the codes from the delaware history trail signs at each location to complete your passport. It has survived dramatic and traumatic historical events, including the 1929 stock market crash, the great depression, two worldwars. It is a quick read that moves from story to story in a conversational. For instance, slaughter beach is home to the milford neck wildlife area, where. It is made up of three counties established since 1638, before the time of william penn. Find 5 listings related to barnes and noble in dover on. Early maps show a small creek named slaughter creek, which flowed through the marsh from the cedar creek south and emptied into the delaware bay just north of prime hook beach.
Each school was given a number, and schools for blacks were also given the letter c, the designation for colored. History library catalog found at the family history library and at each family history center. This history will trace the establishment, growth, and progression of station 89 from 1954 to the present year 2007. Records of the court of new castle on delaware, 1676 1699. From the discovery of the territory included within its limit to the present time, with a notice of the geology of the county, and catalogues of its minerals, plants, quadrupeds, and birds, written under the direction and appointment of the delaware county institute of science. A geographical description of the states of maryland and delaware. New castle county, delaware genealogy familysearch wiki. In delaware, school segregation persisted until 1967. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your delaware ancestors. Historic book signing a landmark for delawares legacy. Read about our states strangest town names right here. The new delaware county history book volume 2 home.
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. The history of delaware as a political entity dates back to the early colonization of north america by europeanamerican settlers. Southern delaware restaurants, events, golf, beach resorts hotels. Search for southern delaware events, restaurants, taxfree shopping, beach resorts, signature golf courses, attractions, premier accommodations and more. From 1922 to 1925, 33 schools for blacks were built in sussex county. It was the intention of the kindhearted sheriff to hang her by the neck over the pile of fagots, in the hope she would strangle to death before being burned. Neck wasis a term used to describe upland areas between two key boundary areas. Guide to sussex county, delaware ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and. Slaveholders occasionally provided surnames or exact birthdates in their wills. It published articles on all aspects of delaware history excluding genealogy written by scholars, college and graduate students, and avocational historians.
Slaughter beach is a sleepy little southern delaware town situated along. Peta urges name change for delawares slaughter beach whyy. Jan 17, 2020 a comprehensive history of delaware and its people, published in 1888. Shopping categories include books about delaware people, books about delaware history, delaware cookbooks, hiking and enjoying the delaware outdoors, delaware reference books, and calendars, magazines and newspapers, dvd and videos, and posters under more. Rare books, rare pamphlets, and delaware imprints are cataloged in the. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. When two girls in delaware wanted a ride and margaret e. Delaware history, published semiannually since 1946, is the only scholarly journal devoted to the history of delaware. Welcome to our delaware family history research page. It is for this reason that delaware s nickname of choice is the first state. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. Slaughter beach was founded in 1681 and incorporated in 1931. Variant, historical, and administrative names are printed in italic type in the list as.
Did the demise of horseshoe crabs like these help give delawares slaughter beach its peculiar name. Records of the court of new castle county, delaware, 16761681. The lighthouse, which overlooked the mispillion river and cedar creek, was established in 1831 with a 65foot tower. Newark, delaware images of america series by theresa hessey. The history of delaware is heavily soaked in seawater and coastal projects. Bishop jabez pitt campbell 18151891, born to free parents in slaughter neck, delaware, ran away from home because his father gave him as collateral for a debt, making him subject to sale. Dupont theatre, delaware images of america series long known as delawares broadway experience, the dupont theatre is the embodiment of the entertainment phrase, the show must go on. Such were the beginning seeds for the establishment of the memorial volunteer fire company of slaughter beach, delaware. Airbnb slaughter beach delaware, united states airbnb. The stories behind these 7 delaware town names are fascinating. Pack the sunscreen and some sandwiches, load the kids in the car, and head down route 1 for the delaware shore. The trail highlights significant locations statewide that have impacted the history of delaware and our nation. Towns or areas that received schools included ellendale, lewes, georgetown, slaughter neck, millsboro, rehoboth, nassau, rabbits ferry, lincoln and milton.
Some of the works have only the name of the family or an individual as the subject term. 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. Online since 1996 created and managed by joyce riedinger. Welcome to the delaware county ny genealogy and history site. The proprietorss family, having ran the auto shop for nearly fifty years, lived off delaware street a block from president harry s. List of books and articles about delaware history online.
He went to philadelphia, where he was sold for a term of years but became free at the age of 18. They grew up in slaughter neck, an africanamerican community so small. Endpaper and first few pages have library numbers, stamps, a small sticker and a few stainsdirty marks. Slaughter beach was home to the last wooden frame lighthouse in delaware, the mispillion lighthouse. But long neck and other delaware necks draw their names from their geography. Catherine bevan was sentenced by the court of new castle co. Collecting delaware books top collectible delaware books.