York County, Pennsylvania, Biographical History Index

Bordered by the Susquehanna River in southeastern Pennsylvania, York County was formed in 1749 from neighboring Lancaster County. This database is a collection of biographical sketches of prominent men from the county in the nineteenth century. In addition to providing a brief history of the individual, information regarding spouse, children, political alignment, military service, occupation, and religious affiliation is also included. It reveals facts for about 2,000 men. For those Ancestry.com patrons seeking ancestors from eastern Pennsylvania, this collection can be informative and interesting.