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Old Presbyterian Graveyard at Danville, Pa. In the old Presbyterian graveyard at Danville, Pa., the following records of deceased residents have been copied. Who was first buried there is not positively known, but it is supposed to have been Robert Curry, who was cruelly murdered by the Indians, May 1, 1780, while traveling up the … Read more
BUFFALO CROSS ROADS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH This church was one of the very first organized in the West Branch Valley and is situated about four miles west of Lewisburg, the county seat of Union county. Its organziation dates back to 1773. The worshipers were mostly Scotch Irish who settled this region – Buffalo Valley – and … Read more
LEACOCK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHRecord at the Tomb-Stone Inacrlptlons [We are indebted to Mr. George Steinman, of Lancaster, for the following transcript:] Margaret, relict of William Porter, d. Oct. 22, 1784, aged 50 years. Sarah Porter, d. 1792, and Mary Porter, d. 1798. Sarah Porter, widow of late Wm. Porter, d. Oct. 13, 1813, in 47th year … Read more
Moravian Settlement, Bethel Township, Lebanon County Such is a story from the Old Moravian church record of bethel, where we are visiting and now about to enter the sacred enclosure, which was founded by the Moravian colony located here at or prior to the year 1740. The earliest missionary of the United Brethren or “Hernhuter” … Read more
An Ancient Burying Ground [A correspondent sends Notes and Queries the following clipping, containing some records of the old Moravian cemetery at Milton Grove, in Lancaster county. If, as stated, at the close of the article, there are tombstone records of the families mentioned, they will be of genealogical value. There is a chance for … Read more
TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS In Presbyterian Graveyard Near Dillsburg, York County, Pa. John Williams, a soldier of the war of 1812, b. Feb. 2, 1784; d. Dec. 22, 1869.Catharine Williams, wf of John, b. Oct. 1, 1780; d. Aug. 27, 1843.James McClure, b. Feb. 17, 1790; d. July 13, 1866.Elizabeth McClure, wf of James, b. July 23, … Read more
TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS,Ziegier’s Church, Mifflin Township, Cumberland County, Pa. Ziegler’s Church was a log building erected about 1795, and was the first church building in that vicinity for the joint use of the German Reformed and Lutheran congregations. The Lutheran congregation being the stronger absorbed the Reformed, and continued to worship in the old church until … Read more
The Old Eagle School, Tredyffrin, 1769-1909Chester County ALPHABETICAL LIST OF INTERMENTS.A. D. 1767 TO 1895. A. Alice Akins, b. July 9, 1825; d. 1838. (Unmarked.)Eleanor Akins, d. November 24, 1832, aged 22 years, 1 month, 9 days.James Akins, d. November 25, 1827, in 74th year.James Akins, b. October 22, 11836; d. 1841. (Unmarked.) John Akins, … Read more
St David’s Episcopal Church CemeteryRadnor, Delaware County Pennsylvania Alphabetical List of Interments In Radnor Church Burial Ground. 1716 to 1906 A. Martha Adams, wife of Samuel Adams, d. 11, 11, 1831, 28y. 2m. 1d.George Adens [negro]; 17 years.Cloe Adens (sister of George] (unmarked).Alfred Agnew, d. 4, 22, 1890; 43 years.George Anderson, of Aberdeen, Scotland, b. … Read more
OLD UNION GRAVEYARD,GERMAN REFORMED AND LUTHERAN,GREENSBURG, WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS.(only old stones copied.) Adam Baker, Died Dec. 26, 1832, Aged 62 yrs. 2 mo. 26 days. Marie E., Relict of John A. Baker, Died Dec. 27, 1852, Aged 80 yrs. 9 mo. 9 da. Michael Bortz, Died Nov. 6, 1843, Aged 85 yrs. Michael … Read more