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History of Perry County Pennsylvania

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Biographies:

Chester Isaiah Long - A Biography

Chester Isaiah Long, representative, was born in Perry county, Pa., Oct. 12, 1860; son of Abraham G. and Mary (Cauffman) Long. He removed with his parents to Davies county, Me., in 1865, and settled in Paola, Kan., in 1879. He was admitted to the bar March 4, 1885, and removed to Medicine Lodge, Kan., where he engaged in the practice of the law. He was elected to the state senate in 1889; and was a Republican representative from the seventh district of Kansas in the 54th, 56th, 57th and 58th congresses, 1895-97 and 1899-1905.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor




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Pennsylvania Facts:
Tree: hemlock
Bird: ruffed grouse
Flower: mountain laurel
Nickname: Keystone State
Motto: Virtue, Liberty, and Independence
Area (sq. mi.): 45,333
Capitol: Harrisburg
Admitted: 12 Dec 1787




Perry County Facts:

Seat: New Bloomfield
Established: 1820
Formed from: Cumberland


Some Historic Photographers from Perry county PA

  • Arndt, Jacob
  • Couch, John T
  • Musser, Frank E
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