Pennsylvania Biographical Sketches, 1868 (Images online)

First settled by the Dutch in the seventeenth century, Pennsylvania was chartered in 1681 by William Penn. This database is a collection of biographical sketches of prominent men and women who helped settle and govern the colony and state. Compiled in 1868, the records within this collection provide information regarding the individual's birthplace, occupation, important achievements, and social position. In most entries, names of spouse and children are revealed along with notable descendents. For researchers of early Pennsylvania ancestors, this database can be a helpful source of detailed information.