Publications of the CCGS

1. Beginning Research in Genealogy: a Manual. 37 pages. Ellen Copper, 1994. Hints on research for beginners; includes 19 pages of charts to copy. $6.40 member/$8.00 non-member
2. Brush Valley Names: "The Matricul," or Birth and Baptism Register of Brush Valley Union Church, Rebersburg, PA 1792-1855. 116 pages. Translated from the German and edited by Edmund H. Umberger and Theresa S. Umberger, 1981. Fully indexed. $14.40 member/$18.00 non-member
3. Death Records of Centre County 1852-1854 & 1893-1905. 145 pages. Abstracted and edited by Anne Keller, 1997. These are the only death records kept by the county prior to the beginning of state recording in 1906. $16.00 member/$20.00 non-member
4. A History of Funeral Directors and Undertakers of Centre County, Pennsylvania, 1813-1989. 58 pages. Emilie F. Westgard, edited and updated to 1989 by Ellen Copper. Every name index. $8.00 member/$10.00 non-member
5. CCGS Newsletters, 1978-2007 CD-ROM. 1581 pages on CD-ROM. Includes images of the Centre County Genealogical Society's newsletters from 1978 through January 2007, with the exception of surname files and member lists. Fully indexed and searchable. Centre County Genealogical Society, published by Bush's E-Books, 2007. $12.00 member/$15.00 non-member
6. Centre County, PA Marriage Index, 1764-2005 CD-ROM. Includes index references to over 70,000 marriages. The names of bride and groom, the date of marriage, a book and page reference are given for each entry. Also includes an introduction, over 20 pages in length, reviews marriage license law, procedure, and history for the area, gives a list of the clerks who recorded the licenses, and many other interesting details. Fully indexed and searchable. Edited by Justin K. Houser, 2006. $20.00 member/$25.00 non-member

The Cemetery Series

   Each book in the cemetery series is fully indexed to every name appearing on the tombstones. The series will eventually include every known cemetery in Centre County, Pennsylvania -- over 150 cemeteries. The entries within a book are arranged by cemetery and then within the cemetery in the order in which the graves are found in the rows. Where there are multiple names on one stone, this is indicated. The grave order and the stone arrangement allows the researcher to infer relationships. There are also directions to locate each cemetery, brief histories (as available) for the cemeteries, and maps of each cemetery.

   The compilation of one of these books is a long process. A volunteer visits the cemetery in person to walk down each row, taking down the data from each stone. Then, the data is computerized and printed out. The print-out is compared to any known records of the cemetery or inventories compiled in past years. Discrepancies are noted, and then the pages are taken back to the cemetery for proofreading. Where there are discrepancies, a decision is made as to which is more accurate. If such a decision cannot be made, both versions will appear in the book.

7. The Cemeteries of Benner and Spring Townships, Centre County, Pennsylvania. 128 pages. Cemeteries included are: Pleasant Gap Lutheran (and Methodist), Valentine Friends, Sunnyside, Rodef Shalom, Purdue Family, Meyer, Benner Family, and State Correctional Institution at Rockview. Edited by Ellen Copper, 1996. $16.00 member/$20.00 non-member
8. The Cemeteries of Boggs Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania. 200 pages. Cemeteries included are: Advent, Eagle, Fairview, Milesburg, Old Curtin, other burial sites, Swampoodle and Trcziyulny. Edited by the Publications Committee of the Centre County Genealogical Society, with book layout by Ed DeBrasky, 2007. $22.40 member/$28.00 non-member
9. The Cemeteries of Burnside and Snow Shoe Townships, Centre County, Pennsylvania. 166 pages. Cemeteries included are: Advent, Moore Family, Askey, Church of Christ, Dormiton Byzantine, St. Mary's Roman Catholic, and St. Michael's Roman Catholic. Edited by the Publications Committee of the Centre County Genealogical Society, with book layout by Christine Gregg, 2007. $20.00 member/$25.00 non-member
10. The Cemeteries of College Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania. 113 pages. Cemeteries included are: Shiloh, Houserville, Dale, Spring Creek (aka Slab Cabin or Branch), and Atherton's Burial Site. See The Cemeteries of College Township, Vol. II for additional cemeteries located in College Township including Centre County Memorial Park. Edited by R. Steven Houtz, 1989, updated and edited by Dorothy L. Bordner, 1995. $16.00 member/$20.00 non-member
11. The Cemeteries of College Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Vol. II. 330 pages. Cemeteries included are: Centre County Memorial Park, Robert Moore grave site, and columbarium, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, State College. Edited by Dorothy L. Bordner and Bob Wilkins, 2005. $32.00 member/$40.00 non-member
12. The Cemeteries of Curtin, Howard, and Liberty Townships, Centre County, Pennsylvania. 282 pages. Included are all known cemeteries in these townships. Curtin Township cemeteries: Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ, Eden Reformed (aka Marsh Creek Reformed), Lucas (aka Manntown), Romola Christian, Summit Hill, Swartz-Robb, and the Watkins Cemeteries. Howard Township cemeteries: Highland, Howard, Lauth's (aka St. Bernard's), Packer, Pletcher (aka Boon Graveyard), Sand Hill, and Schenck's (which includes graves moved from Neff, Rupert, and lower Sand Hill). Liberty Township cemeteries: Liberty Baptist, Bechdel, Church of Christ's Disciples', Nestlerode, and Wagner. Compiled and edited by Dorothy L. Bordner, 2002. $28.00 member/$35.00 non-member
13. The Cemeteries of Ferguson Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania. 224 pages. Cemeteries included are: Gatesburg Lutheran, Goheen, Harpster Farm, Meek's (aka Fairbrook), Pennsylvania. Furnace, Pine Grove Mills New and Old, Pine Hall, Rock Spring, Ross, Tadpole, Washington. Edited by Dorothy L. Bordner, 1998. $24.00 member/$30.00 non-member
14. The Cemeteries of Gregg Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania. 153 pages. Cemeteries included are: Evangelical Mennonite, Amish, St. John's Union, Holy Cross, Allison Family, Spring Mills, Green Grove, Heckman, Mountain, Yearick Family, Old German, and Salem. Note that Salem Cemetery is included in the Gregg Township book and in the Penn Township book because it is on the township line. Edited by Dorothy L. Bordner, 1998. $17.60 member/$22.00 non-member
15. The Cemeteries of Haines Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania. 153 pages. Cemeteries included are: Aaronsburg Lutheran, Aaronsburg Reformed, Amish, German Baptist, High Valley, Ingleby, Neidig, Patchwork Farm, St. Paul's, Union, Stover and Woodward. Edited by the Publications Committee of the Centre County Genealogical Society, with book layout by Susan I. Rossman, 2007. $17.60 member/$22.00 non-member
16. The Cemeteries of Halfmoon and Patton Townships, Centre County, Pennsylvania. 101 pages. Halfmoon Township cemeteries included are: Amish, Centre Line Lutheran (aka St. Matthews Lutheran), Friends, Tow Hill, and Gray's. Patton Township cemeteries included are: Gray Family and Marysville. Edited by Judy Heald, 2003. $13.60 member/$17.00 non-member
17. The Cemeteries of Harris Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania. 118 pages. Cemeteries included are: Boal Museum Columbus Chapel, Boalsburg, Indian Graves, Old Stanford (aka Benner Hill or Cedar Creek), and Rock Hill. Edited by Dorothy L. Bordner and Edward Keller, 1998. $14.40 member/$18.00 non-member
18. The Cemeteries of Marion and Walker Townships, Centre County, Pennsylvania. 189 pages. Marion Township cemeteries included are: Amish, Frain, Jacksonville, and Lick Run Presbyterian. Walker Township cemeteries included are: Dunkle, Hublersburg, Snydertown, and Zion Union. Edited by Dorothy L. Bordner and Edward Keller, 1999. $20.00 member/$25.00 non-member
19. The Cemeteries of Miles Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania. 130 pages. Cemeteries included are: United Church of Christ and Lutheran, Lutheran, Lutheran and Reformed, Elk Creek Amish, Evangelical, St. Peters Lutheran and Reformed, Old Wolf's Store, Brungart, and Livonia. Note that many of these cemeteries have at least one alternate name. Edited by Dorothy L. Bordner and Judy Heald, 2004. $16.00 member/$20.00 non-member
20. The Cemeteries of Penn Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania. 121 pages. Cemeteries included are: Fairview, Paradise, Union, Salem, Reichard Family. Note that Salem Cemetery is included in the Gregg Township book and in the Penn Township book because it is on the township line. Edited by R. Steven Houtz, 1989. Revised, updated, and 2 cemeteries added, edited by Dorothy L. Bordner, 1997. $16.00 member/$20.00 non-member
21. The Cemeteries of Potter Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania. Approximately 200 pages. Cemeteries included are: Reformed and Lutheran (aka Centre Hall), Centre Hill (aka Sinking Creek Church), Dauberman Egg Hill, Emmanuel Union Church (Earley Church, Loop Church, Churchville Church, Tusseyville Church), Fruittown (Brethren in Christ), Huston, Indian Lane Grave, Pennington, miscellaneous single graves, Forgotten Cemetery near Potters Mills, Sprucetown, Zion Hill (Bethany United Methodist). Also included in the book: Pew Rental Records for the Presbyterian Church of Sinking Creek 1811 - 1825. Edited by Dorothy L. Bordner, 2003. $22.40 member/$28.00 non-member

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