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Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

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The county was created on September 10, 1784. It is believed to have been named either for Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture Quebec City, or for the Welsh county of Montgomeryshire (which was named after one of William the Conqueror's main counselors, Roger de Montgomerie), as it was part of the Welsh Tract, an area of Pennsylvania settled by Quakers from Wales. Early histories of the county indicate the origin of the county's name as uncertain.

As Mayor Norris' influential wife, Mary Norris, was from Dolobran, Montgomeryshire, Wales, the place name may have been taken from that heritage. The Norris/Lloyd connection was a strong one for the Montgomery County lands.

Adjacent Counties

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Cemeteries

Cemeteries of Pennsylvania

Historical Society of Montgomery County

Genealogy Trails

National Register of Historic Places

Valley Forge National Park

PA Roots

USGW Archives

Historical Society of Montgomery County

Other Sources

The History of West Norriton (Book) • Purchasing a Copy
The book is available at the Township Office for $10, or you can send $12.50 ($10 for the book and $2.50 for shipping and handling) to:
History Book, West Norriton Township, 1630 W. Marshall St., Jeffersonville, PA 19403
aka 1630 W Marshall St, Eagleville, PA 19403 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone: 610-631-0450



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