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Chester CountyChester County is one of Pennsylvania's three original counties (Bucks County and Philadelphia County are the other two). Although created in November of 1682 by Pennsylvania's founder, William Penn, it wasn't until 1789 when Delaware County was created from it that Chester became an inland county. Many of the county's early settlers came from Chesire, England (thus, Chester). The county seat since 1788 and incorporated on March 28, 1799 is West Chester. It was named after it's former county seat, Chester, which is now located in Delaware County. |
 Looking to further your research in Pennsylvania?Click here for: Book titles listed for Chester County. Or visit the Pennsylvania Page of Time Voyagers Bookstore You'll find books organized by county or general Pennsylvania subjects, as well as titles for other states, ethnic origins or countries. Don't forget to check on the parent county of this county. Or, check out the entireTIME VOYAGERS BOOKSTORE for general titles in genealogy, history, or general best sellers. |
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