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History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . not furnished. Suit was brought by Mr. Richt-stine, as the result of which a levy was made on the church property, Febru-ary 1. 1828. The sale took place on the 10th of June following, when theproperty was purchased by Hugh Bellas, attorney for the church and aUnitarian in faith, who paid the debt and deeded the building to the differ-ent denominations to be used by them for religious worship three fourths ofthe time, retaining a one fourth interest for the Unitarian congregation. In1834 money was collected by the trustees of the Lutheran and Re Stock Photo
RM2AWFGCP–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . not furnished. Suit was brought by Mr. Richt-stine, as the result of which a levy was made on the church property, Febru-ary 1. 1828. The sale took place on the 10th of June following, when theproperty was purchased by Hugh Bellas, attorney for the church and aUnitarian in faith, who paid the debt and deeded the building to the differ-ent denominations to be used by them for religious worship three fourths ofthe time, retaining a one fourth interest for the Unitarian congregation. In1834 money was collected by the trustees of the Lutheran and Re
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . as married, January31, ISOr), to Marj- G., daughter of John A. and Catherine Snyder, and bythis union they have had twelve children, ten of whom are living: Katie:Louise: Lizzie: Maggie; Charlie; Samuel; Richard; Jean; Eleanor, andJames I. Mr. May has served in the borough council three years, and istreasurer of the Home Building and Loan Association. He is also a mi^m-ber of the Loyal Legion, and Lincoln Post, No. 140, G. A. R. Politically heis a Republican, a member of St. Edwards Catholic church, and one of theleading and respected citizens o Stock Photo
RM2AWEW5X–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . as married, January31, ISOr), to Marj- G., daughter of John A. and Catherine Snyder, and bythis union they have had twelve children, ten of whom are living: Katie:Louise: Lizzie: Maggie; Charlie; Samuel; Richard; Jean; Eleanor, andJames I. Mr. May has served in the borough council three years, and istreasurer of the Home Building and Loan Association. He is also a mi^m-ber of the Loyal Legion, and Lincoln Post, No. 140, G. A. R. Politically heis a Republican, a member of St. Edwards Catholic church, and one of theleading and respected citizens o
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . liam Shannon; 1821-24.James R. Shannon; 1824-27, Martin Weaver; 1827-30, Jacob McKinney:1830-33, Peter Lazarus; 1833-36, Henry Reader; 1836-39, George W.Kiehl; 1839-42, Henry Gossler; 1842-45, Felix Maiirer; 1845-48, ThomasA. BiUington; 1848-51, James Covert; 1851-54, WilHam B. Kipp; 1854-57,Henry Weise; 1857-60, James Vandyke; 1860-63, David Waldron; 1863-66.William M. Weaver; 1866-69, Daniel Beckley; 1869-72, John B. Heller:1872-76, Samuel H. Rothermel; 1876-79, George W. Strine; 1879-82.William M. Weaver; 1882-85, John C. Morgan; 1885-88, Jac Stock Photo
RM2AWFWJY–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . liam Shannon; 1821-24.James R. Shannon; 1824-27, Martin Weaver; 1827-30, Jacob McKinney:1830-33, Peter Lazarus; 1833-36, Henry Reader; 1836-39, George W.Kiehl; 1839-42, Henry Gossler; 1842-45, Felix Maiirer; 1845-48, ThomasA. BiUington; 1848-51, James Covert; 1851-54, WilHam B. Kipp; 1854-57,Henry Weise; 1857-60, James Vandyke; 1860-63, David Waldron; 1863-66.William M. Weaver; 1866-69, Daniel Beckley; 1869-72, John B. Heller:1872-76, Samuel H. Rothermel; 1876-79, George W. Strine; 1879-82.William M. Weaver; 1882-85, John C. Morgan; 1885-88, Jac
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . me official connection with the other society,and by the united efforts of the two organizations temperance meetings wereheld and addressed by the best local talent as well as by speakers from a dis-tance. They also co-operated with similar societies at other points in a seriesof Northern Temperance Conventions, which were held at various pointsin the West Branch valley and formed an important part of the temperancepropaganda in this section of the State at that period. The Milton Association for the Better Observance of the Christian Sabbathwas Stock Photo
RM2AWFG4J–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . me official connection with the other society,and by the united efforts of the two organizations temperance meetings wereheld and addressed by the best local talent as well as by speakers from a dis-tance. They also co-operated with similar societies at other points in a seriesof Northern Temperance Conventions, which were held at various pointsin the West Branch valley and formed an important part of the temperancepropaganda in this section of the State at that period. The Milton Association for the Better Observance of the Christian Sabbathwas
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . aged in the lumber business nine years.He then sold his interest and removed to Phillip.sburg, Centre county, em-barked in the mercantile business, and afterward in the hotel business. In1857 he located in Curwensville, where he carried on a hotel until 1800, andthen leased the Mansion House in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, which he con-ducted ten years. In 1870 he removed to Pittsburgh and leased the Mer-chants Hotel, but at the expiration of ten months he sold his lease, and,returning to Clearfield, leased the Leonard House. Six months afterwardsh Stock Photo
RM2AWEK73–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . aged in the lumber business nine years.He then sold his interest and removed to Phillip.sburg, Centre county, em-barked in the mercantile business, and afterward in the hotel business. In1857 he located in Curwensville, where he carried on a hotel until 1800, andthen leased the Mansion House in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, which he con-ducted ten years. In 1870 he removed to Pittsburgh and leased the Mer-chants Hotel, but at the expiration of ten months he sold his lease, and,returning to Clearfield, leased the Leonard House. Six months afterwardsh
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . 1241 INDEX. Adams, B. E 938 Adams, Casper 1175 Adams, George C 117C Adams, John H 953 Advocate and Day-Spring 2S8 Afkicax Methodist Episcopal Church-es-Milton, 582; Sliamokln 638 African Metliodist Episcopal Zion Church, Milton 583 Agricidtiiral Epitomlst 29G Agricultural Societies 341 Agriculture 329 Albright, Andrew 338 Albright, Joseph 1079 AUumapees 23 ,iAmmerman, Robert B 120G Ammeniian, William S 1205 Andastes 21 Antes. Frederick 215 Anthony, Joseph B 227 Anthracite Building and Loan Association, Mt. Carmel 604 Anthracite Water Company C27 Stock Photo
RM2AWEA1N–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . 1241 INDEX. Adams, B. E 938 Adams, Casper 1175 Adams, George C 117C Adams, John H 953 Advocate and Day-Spring 2S8 Afkicax Methodist Episcopal Church-es-Milton, 582; Sliamokln 638 African Metliodist Episcopal Zion Church, Milton 583 Agricidtiiral Epitomlst 29G Agricultural Societies 341 Agriculture 329 Albright, Andrew 338 Albright, Joseph 1079 AUumapees 23 ,iAmmerman, Robert B 120G Ammeniian, William S 1205 Andastes 21 Antes. Frederick 215 Anthony, Joseph B 227 Anthracite Building and Loan Association, Mt. Carmel 604 Anthracite Water Company C27
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . sha Klin^-, Jacob Eckman, Jacob Seasholtz. Lower Augusta.—George Conrad, Samuel Lautz, John Aordy, Thomas Snyder, Jo-seph AAeitzel. Rush.—AVilliam D. Gearhart, AVilliam H. Kase, AVilliam G. Scott, James Eckman,Charles Kase. Coal.—AVilliam Fagely, Daniel Evert, AVilliam AL AVeaver. Little Mahanoy.—George Peifer, Jacob Raker, Daniel Dornsife, Peter Sholly. Jackson.—Jacob Hilbush, AVilliam Deppen, AVilliam Zartman, Daniel Ililljush,John Wert. Upper Mahanoy.—Daniel Hine, Felix !Maurer, Peter Beisel, Peter Brosius. Lower Mahanoy.—George Brosius, Mich Stock Photo
RM2AWFR5H–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . sha Klin^-, Jacob Eckman, Jacob Seasholtz. Lower Augusta.—George Conrad, Samuel Lautz, John Aordy, Thomas Snyder, Jo-seph AAeitzel. Rush.—AVilliam D. Gearhart, AVilliam H. Kase, AVilliam G. Scott, James Eckman,Charles Kase. Coal.—AVilliam Fagely, Daniel Evert, AVilliam AL AVeaver. Little Mahanoy.—George Peifer, Jacob Raker, Daniel Dornsife, Peter Sholly. Jackson.—Jacob Hilbush, AVilliam Deppen, AVilliam Zartman, Daniel Ililljush,John Wert. Upper Mahanoy.—Daniel Hine, Felix !Maurer, Peter Beisel, Peter Brosius. Lower Mahanoy.—George Brosius, Mich
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . ber of the firm, which has sincebeen known as Hull k Company. Mr. Hull is also interested in the lumberbusiness at Jersey Shore and Pine Creek, Pennsylvania, and is a stockliolderin the Milton Trust and Safe Deposit Comi)any. He was married, July 4.1872, to Emma, daughter of Samuel Leidy of Milton, who has borne himtwo children: May. and William P. Politically Mr. Hull is a Republican.and is now serving his ninth year as school director. The McCormick Family.—The ancestry of the McCormick family istraced to James McCormick, of Londonderry, Irela Stock Photo
RM2AWEJYK–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . ber of the firm, which has sincebeen known as Hull k Company. Mr. Hull is also interested in the lumberbusiness at Jersey Shore and Pine Creek, Pennsylvania, and is a stockliolderin the Milton Trust and Safe Deposit Comi)any. He was married, July 4.1872, to Emma, daughter of Samuel Leidy of Milton, who has borne himtwo children: May. and William P. Politically Mr. Hull is a Republican.and is now serving his ninth year as school director. The McCormick Family.—The ancestry of the McCormick family istraced to James McCormick, of Londonderry, Irela
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . , Evan J. Longshore, Joel G.. Ressler,Charles H. Lane, Wladyslauw Dangielawicz, Fuller S. Derr, Kimber C.McWilliams, Sherman E. Ayars, Jacob S. Krebs, Jacob K. Bricker, JamesM. Peebles, Robert G. Van Valzah, Peter N. K. Schwenk, Simon Hub-ler, Joseph L. Bauer. William J. McDowell, Peter S. Wykoff, David T.Krebs, Philip R. Palm, Frederick M. Strouse, William Darman, EdwinHeiser, Oscar L. Muffly, Francis E. Drumheller, Joseph B. Morris, TobiasCampbell, E. H. S. Hutchinson, Hugh G. Turley, George W. Dreher, LewisW. Hensyl, Robert H. Blakslee, Mary Stock Photo
RM2AWFRPA–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . , Evan J. Longshore, Joel G.. Ressler,Charles H. Lane, Wladyslauw Dangielawicz, Fuller S. Derr, Kimber C.McWilliams, Sherman E. Ayars, Jacob S. Krebs, Jacob K. Bricker, JamesM. Peebles, Robert G. Van Valzah, Peter N. K. Schwenk, Simon Hub-ler, Joseph L. Bauer. William J. McDowell, Peter S. Wykoff, David T.Krebs, Philip R. Palm, Frederick M. Strouse, William Darman, EdwinHeiser, Oscar L. Muffly, Francis E. Drumheller, Joseph B. Morris, TobiasCampbell, E. H. S. Hutchinson, Hugh G. Turley, George W. Dreher, LewisW. Hensyl, Robert H. Blakslee, Mary
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . ce, John Orr; schooldirectors: John Y. Ellis, William Cooner, H. K. Whitman, Joseph Ott, H.W. Kremer, Thomas Barr; overseers of the poor: Peter Schaeffer, KobertJohnson; inspectors of election: Philip Winterstein, I. N. Messinger; judge,David Teas. The following persons have successively served as burgesssince the borough was incorporated: 1867, Joseph Hollopeter; 1868, J. P.Starr; 1869, Nicholas Ganger; 1870, C. O. Bachman; 1871, Philip Shay;1872, S. M. Miller; 1873, William M. Wagner; 1871, J. P. Starr; 1875,Phineas Leiser; 1876-80, John R. Co Stock Photo
RM2AWFBRC–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . ce, John Orr; schooldirectors: John Y. Ellis, William Cooner, H. K. Whitman, Joseph Ott, H.W. Kremer, Thomas Barr; overseers of the poor: Peter Schaeffer, KobertJohnson; inspectors of election: Philip Winterstein, I. N. Messinger; judge,David Teas. The following persons have successively served as burgesssince the borough was incorporated: 1867, Joseph Hollopeter; 1868, J. P.Starr; 1869, Nicholas Ganger; 1870, C. O. Bachman; 1871, Philip Shay;1872, S. M. Miller; 1873, William M. Wagner; 1871, J. P. Starr; 1875,Phineas Leiser; 1876-80, John R. Co
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . the last apartment was adapted for use by a resolutionof the board passed on the 19th of July, 1871. At the present time thereare nine school rooms and tour class rooms in this building; the high school,two grammar schools, three intermediate, and two primary schools are con-ducted here. The Penrose building is a brick .structure on the east side of Franklinstreet south of Chestnut. One grammar school, two intermediate, and fourprimarv schools are conducted here. The ground was purchased in 1857,when Pemberton Bird. William H. Cherington, Dr. J. Stock Photo
RM2AWFD5E–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . the last apartment was adapted for use by a resolutionof the board passed on the 19th of July, 1871. At the present time thereare nine school rooms and tour class rooms in this building; the high school,two grammar schools, three intermediate, and two primary schools are con-ducted here. The Penrose building is a brick .structure on the east side of Franklinstreet south of Chestnut. One grammar school, two intermediate, and fourprimarv schools are conducted here. The ground was purchased in 1857,when Pemberton Bird. William H. Cherington, Dr. J.
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . ,Pennsylvania, came to this county about the year 1800, and located upon afarm in Lewis township. Henry Leinbach, his son, and the father of oursubject, was a farmer by occupation, and politically he was a Democrat.He died in 1S29; his widow survived him until 1840. They reared a familyof eight children: Daniel and Henry, deceased; John B.; Benival, de-ceased; Sarah, Mrs. George Hittle; Mary, Mrs. F H. Carver; Elizabeth,Mrs. Simon Cameron, and Rebecca, deceased, who was married to C.Sweeney. The subject of this sketch was educated in the common Stock Photo
RM2AWEBBD–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . ,Pennsylvania, came to this county about the year 1800, and located upon afarm in Lewis township. Henry Leinbach, his son, and the father of oursubject, was a farmer by occupation, and politically he was a Democrat.He died in 1S29; his widow survived him until 1840. They reared a familyof eight children: Daniel and Henry, deceased; John B.; Benival, de-ceased; Sarah, Mrs. George Hittle; Mary, Mrs. F H. Carver; Elizabeth,Mrs. Simon Cameron, and Rebecca, deceased, who was married to C.Sweeney. The subject of this sketch was educated in the common
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . 8, when he commenced the study of dentistr) with Doctor VanBoskirk, of Selinsgrove, Snyder county. Pennsylvania. The same year hecommenced practice in Shamokin, where he has followed his profession up tothe present, and has built up a successfid business. He graduated at theDental College of Philadelphia, March 1. 1877. He was married in 1805 toDorcas, daughter of Michael M. Sober, who died, October 24, 1887, leavingthree children: William S., a piano tuner of Reading. Pennsylvania, andHudson S. and Edwin E., dentists. He was again married, Dece Stock Photo
RM2AWEKF7–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . 8, when he commenced the study of dentistr) with Doctor VanBoskirk, of Selinsgrove, Snyder county. Pennsylvania. The same year hecommenced practice in Shamokin, where he has followed his profession up tothe present, and has built up a successfid business. He graduated at theDental College of Philadelphia, March 1. 1877. He was married in 1805 toDorcas, daughter of Michael M. Sober, who died, October 24, 1887, leavingthree children: William S., a piano tuner of Reading. Pennsylvania, andHudson S. and Edwin E., dentists. He was again married, Dece
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . y businesstwo years at Milton, the remainder of his time being occu2)ied in farming.Ho is a Republican in politics, and has served as township auditor andassessor. He is a member of the Chillisquarjue Grange, and purchasingagent for the same and for the Grange Association comprising six counties.He is a member of the ChiUisquaque Presbyterian church. Joseph P.bdoe, farmer and county commissioner, was born in ChiUisqua-que township, March l-j, 1839. His father, Thomas Pardoe, was born inLondon, England, March 4, 1795, and came to America with hi Stock Photo
RM2AWECGP–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . y businesstwo years at Milton, the remainder of his time being occu2)ied in farming.Ho is a Republican in politics, and has served as township auditor andassessor. He is a member of the Chillisquarjue Grange, and purchasingagent for the same and for the Grange Association comprising six counties.He is a member of the ChiUisquaque Presbyterian church. Joseph P.bdoe, farmer and county commissioner, was born in ChiUisqua-que township, March l-j, 1839. His father, Thomas Pardoe, was born inLondon, England, March 4, 1795, and came to America with hi
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . y, who served the Shamokin congregation nearly nineyears. In September. ISOO, Rev. J. J. Koch, then pastor of St. Josephs of Mil-ton, was appointed the first resident pastor of St. Edwards, with Trevortonand Locust Gap as missions. He immediately began the work of build-ing up and infusing new life into his congregation. The present churchsite was purchased at a cost of thirty-four hundred dollars; the old buildingwas torn do^vn in November, 1806, and rebuilt, considerably enlarged, on thenew site. In the spring of 1807 it was again enlarged to Stock Photo
RM2AWFEFP–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . y, who served the Shamokin congregation nearly nineyears. In September. ISOO, Rev. J. J. Koch, then pastor of St. Josephs of Mil-ton, was appointed the first resident pastor of St. Edwards, with Trevortonand Locust Gap as missions. He immediately began the work of build-ing up and infusing new life into his congregation. The present churchsite was purchased at a cost of thirty-four hundred dollars; the old buildingwas torn do^vn in November, 1806, and rebuilt, considerably enlarged, on thenew site. In the spring of 1807 it was again enlarged to
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . whichwere put small cars, holding about three bushels of coal, which were piishedout by hand. As these gangways were further enlarged the cars were builtof greater dimensions, and finally mules were introduced to draw them inand out. At a later date slopes and shafts were siank to reach the deeperveins, and powerful steam engines and pumps had to be provided to carry onthese large mining operations. But the early methods of the Shamokin coalfield differed somewhat from these. The first plan of mining was to take thecoal out of the beds of the st Stock Photo
RM2AWFPGM–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . whichwere put small cars, holding about three bushels of coal, which were piishedout by hand. As these gangways were further enlarged the cars were builtof greater dimensions, and finally mules were introduced to draw them inand out. At a later date slopes and shafts were siank to reach the deeperveins, and powerful steam engines and pumps had to be provided to carry onthese large mining operations. But the early methods of the Shamokin coalfield differed somewhat from these. The first plan of mining was to take thecoal out of the beds of the st
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 813 Sunbury. Several years later he was appointed solicitor for the Pennsyl-vania Railroad Company in Northumberland county, discharging the dutiesof this responsible position with ability and credit imtil his death. He alsoacqiiired a very considerable general practice, and ranked with the ablestamong the younger members of the local bar. He laid out the Cameron addi-tion to Shamokin, served as director in the First National Bank of Sunbury,and was also connected with other business enterprises. In politics he wasa Republ Stock Photo
RM2AWF309–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 813 Sunbury. Several years later he was appointed solicitor for the Pennsyl-vania Railroad Company in Northumberland county, discharging the dutiesof this responsible position with ability and credit imtil his death. He alsoacqiiired a very considerable general practice, and ranked with the ablestamong the younger members of the local bar. He laid out the Cameron addi-tion to Shamokin, served as director in the First National Bank of Sunbury,and was also connected with other business enterprises. In politics he wasa Republ
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . armel colliery was started at the same time, and thisweek the workman broke through into the old mine. As soon as the water hadrushed through the opening Superintendent Righter and others entered the gangwayto see what changes had been made in seventeen years. On the turnout stood a trip of loaded wagons left there by the editor of the Xeirs,who, at the time of the drowning out, was a driver boy. The rails on which the carsstood were about an inch in thickness. A keg of railroad spikes looked like a keg ofsix-pennies. The miners drills looked li Stock Photo
RM2AWFN26–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . armel colliery was started at the same time, and thisweek the workman broke through into the old mine. As soon as the water hadrushed through the opening Superintendent Righter and others entered the gangwayto see what changes had been made in seventeen years. On the turnout stood a trip of loaded wagons left there by the editor of the Xeirs,who, at the time of the drowning out, was a driver boy. The rails on which the carsstood were about an inch in thickness. A keg of railroad spikes looked like a keg ofsix-pennies. The miners drills looked li
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . married, September 7, 1801, to Deborah, daughter of John and Ann(George) Plyer, of South Wales. They are the parents of five living chil-dren: Mary A.; Morgan; Reese A.; Deborah, and Lillian. The family areadherents of the Congregational church. Politically Mr. Davis is a Repub-lican, and is a member of the G. A. R. and the Masonic fraternity. Ca^vin D. Wright, clerk at Mt. Carmel colliery, was born in Springfield,Che.ster county, Pennsylvania, July 21, 1844, son of Robert and Margaret(Mortimer) Wright. His paternal grandfather, Hugh A. Wright, Stock Photo
RM2AWEGN4–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . married, September 7, 1801, to Deborah, daughter of John and Ann(George) Plyer, of South Wales. They are the parents of five living chil-dren: Mary A.; Morgan; Reese A.; Deborah, and Lillian. The family areadherents of the Congregational church. Politically Mr. Davis is a Repub-lican, and is a member of the G. A. R. and the Masonic fraternity. Ca^vin D. Wright, clerk at Mt. Carmel colliery, was born in Springfield,Che.ster county, Pennsylvania, July 21, 1844, son of Robert and Margaret(Mortimer) Wright. His paternal grandfather, Hugh A. Wright,
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . qjhan at the age of seven years, biit a moderateinheritance enabled him to obtain a liberal education; in 1705 he graduatedat Princeton, where he was a classmate of the Rev. James Waddell, theblind clergyman to whose eloquence Attorney General Wirt renders such aflattering tribute in his British Spy. He was in active service in severalcampaigns of the Revolutionary war. In September, 1777, he was admittedto the bar at Philadelphia, where he rose rapidly in his profession and earlyreached the favorable notice of leading men of the day through the Stock Photo
RM2AWFW8F–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . qjhan at the age of seven years, biit a moderateinheritance enabled him to obtain a liberal education; in 1705 he graduatedat Princeton, where he was a classmate of the Rev. James Waddell, theblind clergyman to whose eloquence Attorney General Wirt renders such aflattering tribute in his British Spy. He was in active service in severalcampaigns of the Revolutionary war. In September, 1777, he was admittedto the bar at Philadelphia, where he rose rapidly in his profession and earlyreached the favorable notice of leading men of the day through the
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . Brandon; Lieutenant John Boyd, who was transferred to theThird Pennsylvania, rose to the rank of captain, retired from the regiment,January 1, 1781, and was for many years justice of the peace at Northumber-land; Lieutenant William Boyd, who was killed at the battle of Brandywine,September 11, 1777; Lieutenant John Carothers, who was killed at the bat-tle of Germantown, October 4, 1777; Lieutenant Robert King, who wastransferred to the Third Pennsylvania, was with Colonel Hartley on the frontierin 1778, and resided in Lycoming coimty in 1840; Qu Stock Photo
RM2AWG4Y6–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . Brandon; Lieutenant John Boyd, who was transferred to theThird Pennsylvania, rose to the rank of captain, retired from the regiment,January 1, 1781, and was for many years justice of the peace at Northumber-land; Lieutenant William Boyd, who was killed at the battle of Brandywine,September 11, 1777; Lieutenant John Carothers, who was killed at the bat-tle of Germantown, October 4, 1777; Lieutenant Robert King, who wastransferred to the Third Pennsylvania, was with Colonel Hartley on the frontierin 1778, and resided in Lycoming coimty in 1840; Qu
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . at name, September 15, 1878. In 1880the office was entirely destroyed by fire, and with no part of the former out-fit except the subscription list, publication was resumed. May 21, 1880, intwo box-cars at the corner of Broadway and Filbert streets. These quarterswere occiipied four months. The establishment was then removed to Buoysblock on Broadway, the first brick building completed after the fire, where itremained until the spring of 1883, when a frame building at the site of thepresent publishing office was occupied. In 1884 the Economist wa Stock Photo
RM2AWFRHE–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . at name, September 15, 1878. In 1880the office was entirely destroyed by fire, and with no part of the former out-fit except the subscription list, publication was resumed. May 21, 1880, intwo box-cars at the corner of Broadway and Filbert streets. These quarterswere occiipied four months. The establishment was then removed to Buoysblock on Broadway, the first brick building completed after the fire, where itremained until the spring of 1883, when a frame building at the site of thepresent publishing office was occupied. In 1884 the Economist wa
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . William Rothermel, eldest son of Abraham Rothermel, was born uponthe homestead in 1805, where he was reared and obtained such education ascould be had at the schools of that period, and was engaged in farming anumber of years. In his latter years he engaged in the mercantile businessin Little Mahanoy township, which he carried on until his death in 1851.In his political sentiments he was a Republican, and a life member of theGerman Reformed church. His wife was Juditah, daughter of DanielHerb, of Upper Mahanoy township, and by this union they we Stock Photo
RM2AWEA8P–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . William Rothermel, eldest son of Abraham Rothermel, was born uponthe homestead in 1805, where he was reared and obtained such education ascould be had at the schools of that period, and was engaged in farming anumber of years. In his latter years he engaged in the mercantile businessin Little Mahanoy township, which he carried on until his death in 1851.In his political sentiments he was a Republican, and a life member of theGerman Reformed church. His wife was Juditah, daughter of DanielHerb, of Upper Mahanoy township, and by this union they we
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . tre turnpike are theprincipal public highways. The railroads are the Philadelphia and Read-ing, Lehigh Valley, and the Shamokin division of the Northern Central. Industrially, the township is exclusively a mining district. The coll-ieries located within its limits are the Pennsylvania, Black Diamond,Mt. Carmel. Reliance, Alaska, Merriam, Monitor, Locust Gap, and LocustSpring, of which the history is given in Chapters X and XI of this work, byDr. J. J. John. MINING TOWNS. Locust Gap is situated on the line of the Philadelphia and Reading rail-roa Stock Photo
RM2AWF6J8–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . tre turnpike are theprincipal public highways. The railroads are the Philadelphia and Read-ing, Lehigh Valley, and the Shamokin division of the Northern Central. Industrially, the township is exclusively a mining district. The coll-ieries located within its limits are the Pennsylvania, Black Diamond,Mt. Carmel. Reliance, Alaska, Merriam, Monitor, Locust Gap, and LocustSpring, of which the history is given in Chapters X and XI of this work, byDr. J. J. John. MINING TOWNS. Locust Gap is situated on the line of the Philadelphia and Reading rail-roa
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . -, developed the LykensValley veins on the Helfenstein lands in Cameron township this year. During. ^.^^2^Za.2jZ- DETELOPMEXT OF THE SHAMOKIN COAL FIELD. 381 October, 1S6S, the Shamokin Coal Company (F. J. Anspach, superintendent)erected a large breaker at Hickory Swamp and christened it the Virginia. Thisname, however, was never accepted by the public, who insisted on the localname of Hickory Swamp which it has ever since retained, in all its changesof ownership. Enterprise railroad, the new extension of the Reading, wascompleted to Shamokin th Stock Photo
RM2AWFP4H–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . -, developed the LykensValley veins on the Helfenstein lands in Cameron township this year. During. ^.^^2^Za.2jZ- DETELOPMEXT OF THE SHAMOKIN COAL FIELD. 381 October, 1S6S, the Shamokin Coal Company (F. J. Anspach, superintendent)erected a large breaker at Hickory Swamp and christened it the Virginia. Thisname, however, was never accepted by the public, who insisted on the localname of Hickory Swamp which it has ever since retained, in all its changesof ownership. Enterprise railroad, the new extension of the Reading, wascompleted to Shamokin th
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . erland and other counties, was erected into Centre,February 13, 1800. The formation of Lycoming county, April 13, 1795,deprived Northumberland of the large extent of territory acquired imder thepurchase of 1784, with a considerable part of its original area. The line ofdiision was described as follows:— From the Miffliu county Hue, on the summit of Xittany mountain, thence runningalong the top or highest ridge of the said mountain to where the White Deer Holecreek runs through the same; and from thence by a direct line, crossing the WestBranch Stock Photo
RM2AWG3CG–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . erland and other counties, was erected into Centre,February 13, 1800. The formation of Lycoming county, April 13, 1795,deprived Northumberland of the large extent of territory acquired imder thepurchase of 1784, with a considerable part of its original area. The line ofdiision was described as follows:— From the Miffliu county Hue, on the summit of Xittany mountain, thence runningalong the top or highest ridge of the said mountain to where the White Deer Holecreek runs through the same; and from thence by a direct line, crossing the WestBranch
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . three other houses were built,by M. L. Everhart, V. AV. Burrows, and I. S. Buchner. Mr. Everhart isstill a resident of the village: Burrows came here in the employ of Hull,Marr, and Nagle; and Buchner was the first shoemaker of the place. Thefirst blacksmith was William George, whose shop and dwelling adjoined thehouse of Mr. Datesman on the north side of Main street. These were thefirst improvements in that part of the village west of the railroad, where theoriginal plat was laid out. While these developments were in progress, the land adjoini Stock Photo
RM2AWF8XJ–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . three other houses were built,by M. L. Everhart, V. AV. Burrows, and I. S. Buchner. Mr. Everhart isstill a resident of the village: Burrows came here in the employ of Hull,Marr, and Nagle; and Buchner was the first shoemaker of the place. Thefirst blacksmith was William George, whose shop and dwelling adjoined thehouse of Mr. Datesman on the north side of Main street. These were thefirst improvements in that part of the village west of the railroad, where theoriginal plat was laid out. While these developments were in progress, the land adjoini
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . ly to Abraham Straub. SamuelT. Brown, William H. Reber, and Thomas B. Gould, the present proprietor.A large part of the square bounded by Elm, Center, and Mahoning streetsis occupied by this establishment. It was burned in IS^i. and rebuilt withimproved appliances under the name of the Milton Steam Tannery. Thedaily capacity is two hundred fifty sides of leather daily, or seventy-fivethousand per year; six thousand cords of bark are consimied annually, andemployment is given to fifty men. Arthur McGowans Carding Mills and Sickle Factory, at the Stock Photo
RM2AWFGAP–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . ly to Abraham Straub. SamuelT. Brown, William H. Reber, and Thomas B. Gould, the present proprietor.A large part of the square bounded by Elm, Center, and Mahoning streetsis occupied by this establishment. It was burned in IS^i. and rebuilt withimproved appliances under the name of the Milton Steam Tannery. Thedaily capacity is two hundred fifty sides of leather daily, or seventy-fivethousand per year; six thousand cords of bark are consimied annually, andemployment is given to fifty men. Arthur McGowans Carding Mills and Sickle Factory, at the
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . thinking to reside there until some progress had been made in it. The settle-ment was given up; but being here, and my wife and my self liking the place, I havedetermined to take up mj residence here, though subject to many disadvantages.Philadelphia was excessively e.xpensive, and this comparatively a cheap place; and mysons, settling in the neighborhood, will be less exposed to temptation and more likelyto form habits of sobriety and industry. They will also be settled at much lessexpense than in or near a large town. We hope, after some time, Stock Photo
RM2AWFGKC–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . thinking to reside there until some progress had been made in it. The settle-ment was given up; but being here, and my wife and my self liking the place, I havedetermined to take up mj residence here, though subject to many disadvantages.Philadelphia was excessively e.xpensive, and this comparatively a cheap place; and mysons, settling in the neighborhood, will be less exposed to temptation and more likelyto form habits of sobriety and industry. They will also be settled at much lessexpense than in or near a large town. We hope, after some time,
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . and educated in Milton. He learned telegraphy and worked six yearsin Sunbury for the Pennsylvania Eailroad Company. In 1872 he was aj)-pointed passenger and freight agent at Milton and has since held that posi-tion. In 1870 he was married to Margaret L. Gray, daughter of P. W. Gray,of Sunbury, by whom he has five children: EdnaG.; Helen; Donald; Will-iam, and Fannie. Mr. Murdock is a Eepublican. Captain William Gray,the great-grandfather of Mrs. Murdock, was a Revolutionary soldier and oneof the charter members of the Society Cincinnatus. He mar Stock Photo
RM2AWEJAA–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . and educated in Milton. He learned telegraphy and worked six yearsin Sunbury for the Pennsylvania Eailroad Company. In 1872 he was aj)-pointed passenger and freight agent at Milton and has since held that posi-tion. In 1870 he was married to Margaret L. Gray, daughter of P. W. Gray,of Sunbury, by whom he has five children: EdnaG.; Helen; Donald; Will-iam, and Fannie. Mr. Murdock is a Eepublican. Captain William Gray,the great-grandfather of Mrs. Murdock, was a Revolutionary soldier and oneof the charter members of the Society Cincinnatus. He mar
History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . IIISTOKV OF I. Northumberland County CIIAIIKK I. THE COLONIAL PERIOD. Gknkuai. Toror.u.viMiy—Duaixage—Fikst Exn.ouATitix of the !>is(<rEiiASXA—IxDtAX TitiiiEs—The Sisqi-ehaxxocks—The Dei.awaues—Ai.i.VMArEEs—TheShawaxesk—The Ihixjtois—^^niKEi.T.iNtv—Ixdiax TuAnEits—CuxitAii ^VEISEU — MisMdXAUY KkEoKT. A COMPREHENSIVE survey of the tojiograpliy of Pennsylvania dis-tinguislus three general divisions. The southeastern section of theState, a region of wide, fertile valleys and irregular hills, forms part of theAtlantic coast plain: on the west Stock Photo
RM2AWG7T7–History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania . IIISTOKV OF I. Northumberland County CIIAIIKK I. THE COLONIAL PERIOD. Gknkuai. Toror.u.viMiy—Duaixage—Fikst Exn.ouATitix of the !>is(<rEiiASXA—IxDtAX TitiiiEs—The Sisqi-ehaxxocks—The Dei.awaues—Ai.i.VMArEEs—TheShawaxesk—The Ihixjtois—^^niKEi.T.iNtv—Ixdiax TuAnEits—CuxitAii ^VEISEU — MisMdXAUY KkEoKT. A COMPREHENSIVE survey of the tojiograpliy of Pennsylvania dis-tinguislus three general divisions. The southeastern section of theState, a region of wide, fertile valleys and irregular hills, forms part of theAtlantic coast plain: on the west