Warburton, cordelia mcgehee eaker, betty marglon henning, homer martin, della hofmann moneyhon on. Mcghs is a nonprofit organization which researches, preserves, and publishes mason county historical and genealogical information. Mason county, 1889 detail from original map by maxine morse, courtesy oakland to shelton. History of the sesquicentennial of monongalia county, wv. In 1874 the hoo doo war erupted in the texas hill country of mason county. For the names of residents living in the dwellings in many counties, consult atlases published by either directory service company or farm and home publishers when available in the database. Noble had argued to have mason named state capital lansing won the state capital title, but a fter continued discussion and compromise, it was decided that mason would be the county seat as lansing would remain michigans capital. Mason county historical society, ludington, michigan. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Mason county historical museum shelton 2020 all you.
History of mason county, west virginia 1987 hardcover 1987. For a full list of all published atlases of this area, browse the collection by state. Information on mason county, local town, historical settlements, early settlers, archeology, etc. Book worm heaven is a great used book store located upstairs at cadl mason. Mason became the county seat of ingham county in 1840. Museum our store videos archives calendar annual car show books. Mason county historical society is pleased to reissue this with. Appraisers are physically inspecting area 3 of mason county, which includes union, alderbrook, a portion of 106, lake cushman, hoodsport and lilliwaup onto the jefferson county line. Mason county is part of the point pleasant, wvoh micropolitan. December 16, 2019 settlers along dunloup creek in the early 1800s discovered something remarkable among the mountains a stone fortification, the origins of which remain a mystery. Mason county, west virginia genealogy familysearch wiki. This book has a repaired tear on spine otherwise in very good condition. Local histories are available for mason county, texas genealogy.
Mason county historical museum shelton 2020 all you need. Aug 21, 2017 mason city and clear lake memories volume ii pictorial book has more than 250 photos from the 1940s through the 1960s. A searchable online index of mason countys 31 cemeteries. The feud began with the rise of the mob under sheriff john clark, but it was not until the premeditated murder of rancher timothy williamson in 1875, a murder orchestrated by sheriff clark, that the violence escalated out of control. The gis department is committed to providing excellence in gis services such as base map. Published in 1986 by the mason county historical commission, a 74page 812x11 illustrated booklet with several blackout marks on the last page mason county historical book. Many contemporary authors refer to this book, which has been out of print for many years. Some early mason county deeds, contributed by gail childress this web page is being updated. Mason county documents a wide range of events and experiences from the time the first photograph of the town was taken in 1876 through the county s centennial in 1958. The mason county data book was created in september 2005 as part of the comprehensive plan adopted in august of 2006. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Additional related documents might exist that affect a plat and may be available at the county register of deeds. Mason county books welcome to great lakes history companion. Chapters 1, 2, and 3 were updated as part of the 2012 update to the mason county master plan. It grew up around fort mason, established in 1851, although some settlers were already in the area before that date. Oct 11, 2016 the mason city and clear lake pictorial book has over 250 photos from the 1800s through the 1930s. Used, excellent condition, 712 pp less omitted pages see details below with added 31 pp name index, 8. Maps in this atlas contain names of the property owners.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Atlases of the united states, 4293 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Mason 18301859 courtesy washington state historical society 1943. Mason area historical society is a group of volunteers organized as a nonprofit and supported by membership dues, fundraisers, and donations. Mason county documents a wide range of events and experiences from the time the first photograph of the town was taken in 1876 through the countys centennial in 1958. These antique maps and atlases are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type.
Illinois state atlas 1876 illinois historical atlas. Apr 14, 2020 mason county early tax records, images. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Mason city and clear lake memories volume ii pictorial book has more than 250 photos from the 1940s through the 1960s. Mason county, kentucky usgenweb free genealogy archive. Warburton, cordelia mcgehee eaker, betty marglon henning, homer martin, della hofmann moneyhon. The book was compiled by jason bolte on behalf of the mason county convention and visitors bureau. Mason county historical commission mason county, tex. In partnership and cooperation with the mason county library, mchc maintains the historical archives, which are open to the public and available to. A page dedicated to protecting the history of mason county, wv. Use the search box above to search all collections at once. The geographic information systems gis department resides within the public works department of mason county. Mason county historical society is a private, nonprofit, educational organization. Welcome to the mason area historical society website.
Mason county was originally part of the bexar district. Mason county adopted a historic preservation ordinance in july of 2005. Box 66 427 west railroad avenue shelton, wa 98584 find us on facebook email. Mason county, west virginia record dates edit edit source. Includes maps to locate each cemetery and pictures of each grave, along with birth and death information as available.
Todd organized the county on august 2 of that year. Before the civil war, the county was in the state of virginia. Mason county order book 67 courtesy gail childress. The acrevalue mason county, mi plat map, sourced from the mason county, mi tax assessor, indicates the property boundaries for each parcel of land, with information about the landowner, the parcel number, and the total acres. On january 22, 1858, mason county, named for fort mason, was established by an act of the state legislature. Read mason county by mason county historical commission available from rakuten kobo. Mason county by mason county historical commission arcadia. Copies of books found in the familysearch catalog may be found in. To collect, preserve, and present for viewing historically important artifacts, archives, and. Guide to mason county, illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records. Mason county historical and preservation society posts.
The mason county historical commission of mason, texas, is a member of the texas state historical commission and is dedicated to. Mason county historical and preservation society shared a link. Force, julius devos, jane hoerster, dave johnson, h. His paper the declaration of rights was widely accepted in 1776. Mchc is a member of the texas state historical commission and is dedicated to preserving our local historical heritage.
Mason county by mason county historical commission. Plat book of mason county, illinois library of congress. The acrevalue mason county, il plat map, sourced from the mason county, il tax assessor, indicates the property boundaries for each parcel of land, with information about the landowner, the parcel number, and the total acres. When gillespie county was marked off in 1848, most of the future mason county was included within its boundaries. These web pages are designed to act as a clearinghouse for genealogical and historical information related to mason county. Published in 1986 by the mason county historical commission, a 74page 812x11 illustrated booklet with several blackout marks on the last page. Most of masons suggestions were adopted in the first eleven amendments to the. Museum open thursdays and fridays 14 pm and on the first saturday of every month 10am 1pm. Mason county ebook by mason county historical commission. Mason county courthouse 200 6th street point pleasant, wv 25550 phone. Mason, the county seat of mason county, is on comanche creek at the junction of interstate highway 87state highway 29 and ranch roads 1871 and 386, in the central part of the county. The mason county historical society is a private, nonprofit educational organization, formally organized on november 30, 1937.
Link to complete 1790 kentucky census substitute courtesy suzanne shephard, carroll county kygenweb cc. Mason county, texas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. The county was founded in 1804 and named for george mason, delegate to the u. The gis department creates and maintains geographic data for the support of mason county public works, other county departments, and the public. View all attractions near mason county historical museum on tripadvisor. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. The kygenweb is the founding member of the usgenweb project, a volunteer group dedicated to keeping genealogy free on the internet. History of mason county eastern high school of custer, michigan and its relation to the community. We are not a research service and we have no affiliation with government or libraries. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section texas local histories.
The mason city and clear lake pictorial book has over 250 photos from the 1800s through the 1930s. Mason county historical book texas mason county historical commission compiler on. For stevens thomson mason 17941803 a distinguished patriot, long a member of the virginia assembly and of the senate of the united states lewis, history and government, 266. Mason county historical book, 1976, by the mason county historical commission. My name is marla mccullough and im your mason county kygenweb coordinator. To carry out the intent of the ordinance, a seven member historic preservation commission was appointed by the mason county board of commissioners in november of 2005. To foster a deeper understanding of and appreciation for mason county history. Mason county, illinois genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Click on headings to see descriptions of the collections. The 2020 mason county levy book, district listing by tax code area tca and 2020 levy report is now available.
These web pages are designed to act as a clearinghouse for genealogical and. Welcome to the home page of the mason county historical commission mchc. George mason believed in rights for the common man and freedom for all people. Acrevalue helps you locate parcels, property lines, and ownership information for land online, eliminating the need for plat books. Mason county was formed in 1804 from kanawha county and named for george mason 17251792 of fairfax county virginia. Browse all collections iowa heritage digital collections. When an army scouting party headed north from fredericksburg in 1851 to select a site for a new military post, they foun. Not all related documents are available in digital form.