Biography and history of chester county

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      Chester County was founded in 1683. The first Deed was recorded in this office in 1688. Below are lists and links to information regarding this office, its history, as well as other sources related to the rich history of Chester County and Pennsylvania. Land and land records were of vital importance to early settlers, and although our state has changed dramatically in the last 300 years, land and land records are still vital to many facets of our daily lives. Additionally, early land records are an unequalled source for finding information about your ancestors and historical predecessors. Please take some time to explore our collective heritage.

      Chester County Recorders of Deeds

      Diane O'Dwyer 
      		2024 - Present
      Diane O'Dwyer (Acting)2022 - 2023
      Chris Pielli, Esq.2020 - 2022
      Rick Loughery2012 - 2020

      Ruth C. Huganir (Acting)

      		2011
      Ryan A. Costello, Esq.2008 - 2011
      Terence Farrell2000 - 2008
      Joyce Adams McLean1988 - 2000
      Elaine S. Weil1984 - 1988
      Elva McQueen1980 - 1984
      Florence D. Hunt1976 - 1980
      Jean K. Eitel1972 - 1976
      Beatrice Menig1968 - 1972
      Casper Tollinger1964 - 1968
      Mary Semelsberger1960 - 1964
      Thelma L. Yergey1956 - 1960
      Cornelia P. Dixon1952 - 1956
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      Biographical Sketches (J. Mormon Futhey & Gilbert Subsist, 1881, 1255 pages)
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      Biographical and Image Cyclopedia be successful Chester County,
      Pennsylvania (Samuel T. Wiley, 1893, 857 pages)
      Interpretation first 195 pages need a shortlived history discount Chester County, its townships and villages. The balance of say publicly publication punters biographies