This extensive genealogical record catalogs approximately 476,000 individuals who lived or were born in Southeastern Pennsylvania before 1800. The collection is invaluable for researchers and genealogists, especially those tracing European or American roots in the 18th century. It meticulously details the geographical locations of entire families, including fathers, mothers, and children. John T. Humphrey meticulously assembled this information from 213 sources, including church records, meeting minutes, and pastoral documents. These findings are compiled into a robust thirteen-volume series titled “Pennsylvania Births.”
Each volume focuses on a specific county, offering a thorough reference for historical and familial research:
- Pennsylvania births, Berks County / Humphrey, John T.
- Pennsylvania births, Bucks County, 1682-1800 / Humphrey, John T.
- Pennsylvania births, Chester County, 1682-1800 / Humphrey, John T.
- Pennsylvania births, Delaware County, 1682-1800 / Humphrey, John T.
- Pennsylvania births, Lancaster County, 1723-1800 / Humphrey, John T.
- Pennsylvania births, Lebanon County, 1714-1800 / Humphrey, John T.
- Pennsylvania births, Lehigh County, 1734-1800 / Humphrey, John T.
- Pennsylvania births, Montgomery County, 1682-1800 / Humphrey, John T.
- Pennsylvania births, Northampton County, 1733-1800 / Humphrey, John T.
- Pennsylvania births, Philadelphia County, 1644-1765, 1766-1780 / Humphrey, John T.
This compilation is an essential tool for anyone interested in the history and genealogy of early American life in Pennsylvania.