Berks County

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 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 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 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 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

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

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

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

Henry Augustus Muhlenberg Muhlenberg, Henry Augustus. Son of Rev. Dr. Henry Ernestus and nephew of J.P.G. and F.A. Muhlenberg; was born at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, May 13, 1782. Carefully educated by his very learned father, he was ordained to the Lutheran Ministry in 1802. He was called to Trinity Church, Reading, Pennsylvania, in 1802, and remained … Read more

Henry Augustus Muhlenberg Muhlenberg, Henry Augustus. A son of Henry A. Muhlenberg, before mentioned, was born at Reading, Pennsylvania, in July 1823. He received an excellent education, availing himself to the fullest extent of every advantage offered to him. Graduated at Dickinson College; studied law for four years, and was admitted to the bar in … Read more