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Pension Roll of 1883 Source: List of Pensioners on the Roll, January 1, 1883, Volume II, pages 527 to 536. This list is not inclusive of all Civil War pensions granted by the U.S. government. First, it covers only Berks County. Second, additional pensions were granted after January 1, 1883. And, third, some Civil War … Read more

A Return of the Troops Commanded by Major Asher Clayton, Stationed on the Frontiers of Lancaster, Berks and Northampton Counties, June 1st 1764 In Berks County At For Henry, Bethel Township, Capt. John Philip De Haas, 1 sergeant, 18 men. — Rehrer’s, Bethel Township, Lieut. Christopher Seely, 14 men. Christopher Young’s, Tulpehocking Township, Ensign William … Read more