The History of the Certified Township of Kingston Pennsylvania 1769 to 1929

Name: The History of the Certified Township of Kingston Pennsylvania 1769 to 1929
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William Brewster

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

History of the Americas; Local history; Family history, tracing ancestors

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""The History of the Certified Township of Kingston Pennsylvania 1769 to 1929"" is a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the Wyoming Valley's most historically significant settlements. This work provides an exhaustive chronicle of the development and evolution of Kingston from its early days as a pioneer outpost in the Susquehanna Valley to its transformation into a thriving modern community.

The narrative explores the unique legal and social context of the ""certified townships"" established under the Susquehanna Company, shedding light on the early land disputes and the subsequent legal resolutions that defined property rights in the region. Readers will find in-depth coverage of the community's role during the American Revolution, including the harrowing events surrounding the Battle of Wyoming, as well as the later emergence of the coal industry and its impact on local infrastructure and social life.

Valuable for historians, genealogists, and local residents alike, this work preserves the names of early settlers and the minute details of municipal growth over a span of 160 years. William Brewster's record captures the spirit of the Pennsylvania frontier and the steady progress of a community that played a vital role in the heritage of the Keystone State. It remains an essential resource for understanding the regional history and cultural identity of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: William Brewster
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 830g
ISBN: 9781025717418
ISBN 10: 1025717414
Pages: 602
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active