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Glimpses of Lower Merion Historyby Charles R. BarkerCharles R. Barker (1876-1961), a resident of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, was a frequent contributor to the Montgomery County Historical Society publications.(Planned as a series of newspaper articles, but never published) Much more than two and a half centuries have rolled by since the founding of Pennsylvania. During that lapse … Read more
VINCENT MENNONITE CHURCH BURYING GROUND NEAR SPRING CITY, CHESTER COUNTY, PA., FORMERLY KNOWN AS “RHOAD’S BURYING GROUND.”Copied by George F. P. Wanger, Pottstown, Pa. *”   Copied Oct. 11, 1914. The additional valuable information, not contained upon the tombstones, is given by Mr. Wanger in parentheses. G.M.B. Acker, Catharine, (w. of Jacob), b. Dec. 20, 1800, … Read more
Democratic Banner Clearfield, Pa. Â January 1, 1848 Â Married on Thursday the 30th ult., by the Rev. S. P. Lane, Mr. Richard Shaw, jun., to Miss Hannah Fulton, both of Lawrence township, in this county. Â Married on Wednesday the 22d ult., by — —-, Mr. W. T. Gilbert, to Miss. Elizabeth Elder, both … Read more
TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS,CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA. Copied by Miss Mary C. Oursler, Washington, D. C. Robert Irvine, born Sept. 21, A. D. 1781; died August 22 A.D. 1864. Eleanor, wife of Robert Irvine, born Jan. 26, 1781; died Aug. 29, 1854. In memory of David King, who departed this life the 11th July, 1823, in the … Read more
TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS, ST. DANIEL’S (CORNER) CHURCH, BERKS COUNTY, PA. By Michael Alvin Gruber, A. M., Washington, D. C. Â Â Â Inscriptions from tombstone of persons born prior to the year 1776 and buried in the old graveyard adjoining St. Daniel’s (Corner) Church, or the Lutheran congregation in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, located about a mile … Read more
Tombstones, Price Burial Ground,Lower Salford Township, Montgomery, Co., Pa. By George F. P. Wanger, Pottstown, Pa. TITLE OF BURIAL GROUNDOn the Price Farm, Lower Salford township, Montg. Co., Pa. Deed    Dated June 27, 1720     for 200 Acres and allowanceDirk Jansen et Margaret ux to Jacob Price Deed    Date Feb. 27, 1741Jacob … Read more
TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS, OLD SALEM CEMETERY, DERRY TOWNSHIP, WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. Contributed by Miss Elizabeth Machesney, Greensburg, Pa. (note – this is only a partial transcription) Thomas Anderson, Died April 30, 1829, Aged 103 yrs.Nancy Baird, wife of John Baird of Pittsburgh, Died July 25, 1813, Age 21 yrs.In memory of Nancy, wife of John Baird … Read more
Surname First Name Middle Name Other Name Date of Birth Date of Death Age at Death Notes Unknown Daniel 9 November 1867 67 years Brannigan 8 children of Mr and Mrs Daniel Brannigan Brannigan Daniel Brannigan Mrs Daniel … Read more
R. E. R R. L. M Rader Helen L 1922 1972 Rader James A 1920 1995 Rader Joan Sterrett 1928 Reaghart Carrie C 1857 1940 Reaghart Charles T 1887 1945 … Read more
Last Name First Name Middle Name Other Name Date of Birth Date of Death Age at Death Notes M. J. M. M. Mahle Arthur Alfred 1912 1912 “Other Children Ruth 1900-1974 Leroy 1907-1979 Glenn 1915-1983” Mahle Bonnie Jean 1953 … Read more