Frederick Lauer Frederick Lauer, brewer, was born in the Province of Palatine, now Rhenish Bavaria, October 14th, 181O. He is a son of George and Katrina Lauer, both of whom are now deceased. He attended school (German) until he was twelve years of age, and during this period learned the French language. His father had … Read more

Henry A. Muhlenberg Henry A. Muhlenberg, Lawyer, was born in the city of Reading, Pennsylvania, July 21st, 1823. He was the son of Henry A. Muhlenberg, the elder, and Rebecca, daughter of Governor Joseph Hiester. He was instructed under the direction of his father, and received at his hands a most thorough education, enabling him, … Read more

Harry William Raudenbush Born: Reading, Pa., Dec. 12, 1873. Parents: George W. Raudenbush, Emma Jane Harbeson. School: Reading Boys’ High School, Reading, Pa. Years in College: 1891-1896. Degrees: S.B., 1896. [Mr. Raudenbush entered college with the Class of 1895, but prefers to be associated with 1896.] Harvard College. Class of 1895 Fifth Report. Cambridge: Crimson … Read more

Grant O. Lord Grant O. Lord, is a popular conductor in the freight service of the Illinois Central Railroad on the Louisiana division. He was born in Berks county, Pa., on September 19th, 1869, and is the son of John R. and Mary L. Lord, both natives of Pennsylvania. John R. Lord was for a … Read more

George W. Yocum Source: The Montgomery Ledger (Pottstown, PA), Tuesday, January 13, 1885. Mr. George W. Yocom, of Hayes Grove, Cumberland County, PA, has been spending several days in Pottstown, visiting relatives and friends. He is a first cousin of Messrs Frank A. Yocom, of Pottstown, and Edward D. Yocom, of Upper Pottsgrove, and has … Read more

George W. Hassman George W. Hassman, the affable and highly competent division foreman of the mechanical shops, on the Aberdeen division of the Illinois Central, at Durant, Mississippi, was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, on July 3rd, 1861. Louis H. Hassman, the father of our subject was born at Strasburg, Germany, on August 20, 1817. At … Read more

George Troutman George Troutman was born September 20, 1816, in Berks county, Pa., and came to Wayne county with his father, Michael Troutman, in the fall of 1829, from Berkley county, Virginia. March 2, 1841, he was married to Caroline Fryberger, the union resulting in eleven children, to wit: Sarah J., Mary, John, Michael A., … Read more

George Ross George Ross, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. in Newcastle, Del., in 1730; d. in Lancaster, Pa., in July, 1779. His father, George (1676-1754), left the Presbyterian ministry for that of the Church of England and came from Scotland to Delaware about 1703. He very soon rose to prominence, becoming one of … Read more

George P. Emrich Captain George P. Emrich, a native of Berks county, Pa., was born September 15, 1821. His father, Joseph Emrich, was likewise a native of Berks, his occupation being that of tradesman and farmer. He removed to Wayne township in May, 1831, when the subject of this sketch was in his tenth year, … Read more

George Miller Miller, George (16 Feb. 1774-5 Apr. 1816), preacher, was born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, the son of Jacob Miller, a miller and millwright, and Elizabeth (maiden name unknown). His parents were German Lutherans. Soon after George’s birth, the family moved to Alsace Township, Berks County. Jacob Miller died when George was eleven. Within months, … Read more