Part I: Stackstown- History of Stackstown, Tillman S. Kraybill farm, Oliver Sager, William Ort, Benjamin Hoffman, Goudie's Creamery, Aunt Sally's store, Demmy's milk route, Stackstown Store // Part II: Billmeyer: J. E. Baker, Conoy Store, Billmeyer School, Rebecca Chapel, Bainbridge Sportsmen's Club // Part III: Wickersham School.
Summary
"Located in the rolling hills of Lancaster County,Pennsylvania, the Wickersham Grammar School faithfully served the surrounding communities from 1870 to 1955....Although the Wickersham School forms the heart of this book, I have included the history of Stackstown and Billmeyer, since the pupils who attended the school came from these areas." [from the preface]
Boulder and bronze tablet at the site of Conoy Indian Town (1718 - 1743) near Bainbridge. It also honored the memory of French trader Peter Bezaillion. He laid out a road from this point to Compass, Chester County. Monument erected in 1933.
Provenance
Album of historical markers erected by the Lancaster County Historical Society, compiled by George L. Heiges in 1986.
An accounting of those from the township who served in every military conflict of the United States from the French and Indian Wars to the invasion of Iraq.
Chapters: The River -- Indian and fur traders -- The canal -- The railroad -- In sickness and health -- Politics and government -- Country life -- Collins -- Falmouth -- Stevens hill, the black swamp , and Governor Stable -- Ebersole's corner -- Brubaker Run/ Lincoln -- Ackerman's -- Jamestown -- Cottage hill / Red hill-- Bainbridge/Centreville/Paradise -- Locust Grove -- Billmeyer-- Stackstown and the Lower End
Summary
Much of the book focuses on the mid to late 19th century. These years were such a pivotal time in American history. It was the time that saw an end to the gun-law era, and recovery from the devastating effects of the Civil War , and the beginning of a more gentle Victorian way of life. Transportation and mechanical inventions lightened the workload and for the first time ever , folks were having leisure time. There was a new-found connection with other places, and families were stepping beyond "working to just survive ." Having nice things was taking on great importance.
Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography ; v. 142, no. 2
Summary
"This article discusses the 1809 conviction of Susanna Cox for first-degree murder following the death of her newborn son. It uses sources from history and oral tradition in order to examine the case's long- and short-term ramifications for political and social interpretations of capital punishment within Pennsylvania. I explore the impact one case could have on legal history, the treatment of accused and convicted women, issues of linguistic separation within the courtroom, and changing legislative patterns within the commonwealth. These factors contributed to the case's ongoing impact on regional and ethnic social memory."
