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The diaries of Peter C. Hiller, Conestoga, Pennsylvania, 1875-1898 : a reflection of the life and times in Conestoga, Pennsylvania during the late 1800s

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Author
Hiller, Peter C.,
Date of Publication
1994.
Call Number
974.815 CONE H652
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[edited by] Pauline Benedict Eshelman.
Author
Hiller, Peter C.,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, PA
Publisher
P.B. Eshelman,
Date of Publication
1994.
Physical Description
xx, 420 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Notes
Includes indexes.
Library's copy inscribed by Pauline Benedict Eshelman.
Summary
Peter Clinger Hiller was born in Conestoga, PA, and lived there with his wife and four daughters. He was a teacher and farmer. He also sold and repaired organs, bought and sold tobacco, was a clerk in the Internal Revenue office selling cigar stamps along with other duties, wrote deeds for the county Recorder's office, and served as Justice of the Peace. He belonged to several civic organization and had many hobbies.
Subjects
Hiller, Peter C., - 1847-1898 - Diaries.
Hiller family.
Conestoga (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - History - Sources.
Conestoga (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - History - 19th century - Personal narratives.
Diaries.
Additional Author
Eshelman, Pauline Benedict.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 CONE H652
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Marshall's diary in its relation to Lancaster city and county

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Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Date of Publication
1899
Marshall has made one of the most valuable contributions to our local history that we possess. For many years he kept a diary, a "Remembrancer," as he was pleased to call it, which, I believe I risk little in saying, is the fullest, most trust- worthy and readable of all the similar productions of that
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by F. R. Diffenderffer.
Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1899
Physical Description
[131]-161 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 3, no. 6
Subjects
Marshall, Christopher, - 1709-1797 - Diaries.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 18th century - Personal narratives.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 18th century - Personal narratives.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century - Personal narratives.
Diaries.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 3, number 6 (1899), p. 131-161Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.3
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Diary of Francis X. Ziegler , 1854-1867

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Author
Ziegler, Francis X. ,
Date of Publication
[2002]
Call Number
923.7 Z66
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transcribed by John Bennawit, Jr.
Author
Ziegler, Francis X. ,
Place of Publication
Computer printout
Date of Publication
[2002]
Physical Description
unp. 29 cm.
Notes
Original diary in Lancaster County Historical Society Archives.
Summary
Francis Ziegler was born in Columbia, Pennsylvania in 1817 and he died in 1902. He was a school teacher and a telegraph operator.He recorded in this diary sporadically between 1854 and 1857. His entries describe personal experiences, but many entries pertain to events of the day, both local and national. His discontent with politics and the times, in general, is clear. The diary begins at the time of a cholera epidemic in Columbia during which many people died. He presents a picture of a very frightening time. Another highlight of the diary was his description of the invasion of Pennsylvania by Confederate troops during the Civil War. He witnessed the burning of the bridge over the Susquehanna River between Columbia and Wrightsville. This action closed off a potential route for the Confederates to reach Philadelphia and Harrisburg after Gettysburg.
Subjects
Ziegler, Francis X - Diaries.
Cholera - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
Columbia (Pa.) - History - Personal narratives.
Susquehanna River Valley - History, Military - 19th century.
Diaries.
Additional Author
Bennawit, John,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.7 Z66
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The small town in 1860 : Adamstown, Pennsylvania : an historical and sociological look at small-town life

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Author
Nelson, Barry R.
Date of Publication
2000
Call Number
974.815 ADAM N424b
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by Barry R. Nelson.
Author
Nelson, Barry R.
Place of Publication
[Adamstown, Pa
Publisher
The Author,
Date of Publication
2000
Physical Description
128 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cm. + 2 folded maps.
Notes
Cover title.
Included are excerpts from the diary of Abraham Lutz from 1858-1861.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 128).
Subjects
Adamstown (Pa.) - History - 19th century.
Adamstown (Pa.) - Social life and customs - 19th century.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 ADAM N424b
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Diary of Ida Stohler Trostle : Adamstown, Pennsylvania, 1901-1907

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Author
Trostle, Ida Stohler ,
Date of Publication
2001.
Call Number
905.748 JHSCV v.26
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by Ida Stohler Trostle.
Author
Trostle, Ida Stohler ,
Place of Publication
Lititz, PA
Publisher
Fulton Press ,
Date of Publication
2001.
Physical Description
1-110 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes
In: Journal of the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley , v.26 (2 vols)
Includes index.
Summary
Transcription of the diary of Adamstown resident, Ida Stohler Trostle (1874-1967). The diary was written during the years that Ida's husband Lewis Trostle was the proprietor of Adamstown's "Lancaster County House"; it illustrates the day-to-day interaction of Ida with her family, friends and church community. The diary is footnoted and indexed.
Subjects
Trostle, Ida Stohler , - 1874-1867 - Diaries.
Redcay, Elias , - 1782.
Adamstown, Pa. - Personal narratives.
Diaries.
Additional Title
Journal of the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley ,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
905.748 JHSCV v.26
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An old diary

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Author
Goddell, Mary.
Date of Publication
1908
. �file:///Volumes/LCHS%3BLCHSFS01/OCR%20Journal%20Project/PDF%20Biblio%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Goddell, Mary. Other Author(s): Zahm, Matthias, 1789-1874. Title: An old diary / by Miss Mary Goddell. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Zahm, Matthias, 1789-1874 --Diaries. Lancaster (Pa.)--Social
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Responsibility
by Miss Mary Goddell.
Author
Goddell, Mary.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1908
Physical Description
[184]-194 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 12, no. 5
Summary
This article contains parts of the the diary of Matthias Zahm 1789 -1874. He was a Lancaster resident who served as a Tipstaff and then Crier in the County court. The diary begins in 1835 and ends in 1849.
Subjects
Zahm, Matthias, - 1789-1874 - Diaries.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 19th century - Personal narratives.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Social life and customs.
Additional Author
Zahm, Matthias,
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 12, number 5 (1908), p. 184-194Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.12
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Journal of Christian K. Nissley, East Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania: January 1, 1860-March 30, 1867

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Author
Nissley, Christian K,
Date of Publication
[2016]
Call Number
929 N726
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English translation of the original German manuscript by John B. Martin and Amos B. Hoover.
Author
Nissley, Christian K,
Place of Publication
Dillsburg, PA (816 Franklin Church Road, Dillsburg 17019) : Ephrata, PA (296 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata 17522)
Publisher
Gerald L. and Grace A. Kraybill ; Muddy Creek Farm Library,
Date of Publication
[2016]
Physical Description
xviii, 254 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Notes
Includes index.
Summary
"Christian K. Nissley of East Donegal Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, from January 1, 1860-March 30, 1867. It is a good window into the Civil War period, midway between the early Federal period and the threshold of the Industrial Revolution, as well as the Great Awakening of the Mennonite world. This diary is a priceless treasure connecting the ancient with newer Mennonite thought." [from the publisher]
Subjects
Nissley, Christian K., - 1838-1867.
Nissley family.
Mennonites - Pennsylvania - Diaries.
East Donegal (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - Personal narratives.
East Donegal (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - Genealogy.
Diaries - 19th century.
Additional Author
Martin, John B.,
Hoover, Amos B.,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
929 N726
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[Diary of Frantz]

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Author
Frantz, Sarah Ann.
Date of Publication
1858.
Call Number
920.72 F836.
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Alternate Title
Diary of Sarah Ann Frantz.
Author
Frantz, Sarah Ann.
Publisher
Typescript (computer printout),
Date of Publication
1858.
Physical Description
40 p. ; 29 cm.
Notes
LCHS has original diary in Archives.
T.p. from caption.
Item includes a photocopied photograph of author.
Summary
Daily recordings of chores, activities of other family members, visits, events in the community, etc during the year 1858. Ms Frantz appears to be living with her parents. Th
Subjects
Lehman family
Frantz, Sarah Ann
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 19th century - Personal narratives.
Diaries.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
920.72 F836.
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The 1869 diary of Samuel R. Hess of Clay Township, Lancaster County : Mennonite, farmer & nurseryman

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Author
Hess, Samuel R.,
Date of Publication
c1997
Call Number
905.748 JHSCV v. 22
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introduction, transcribed & indexed by Clarence Edwin Spohn.
Author
Hess, Samuel R.,
Place of Publication
Ephrata, Pa
Publisher
Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley,
Date of Publication
c1997
Physical Description
viii, 48 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Journal of the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley ;
Notes
Includes index.
Summary
This issue contains the transcription of the 1869 diary of Clay Township resident Samuel R. Hess, and provides a day-to-day look at the life of a typical Mennonite farmer and businessman. The diary has been indexed by name and provides a list of local residents with whom Hess had contact with.
Subjects
Hess, Samuel R., - 1830-1906 - Diaries.
Mennonites - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Farmers - Pennsylvania
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 19th century - Personal narratives.
Additional Author
Spohn, Clarence E.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
905.748 JHSCV v. 22
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The Southern journey of a Civil War marine : the illustrated note-book of Henry O. Gusley

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Author
Gusley, Henry O.,
Edition
1st ed.
Date of Publication
2006.
Call Number
973.758 G982
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Responsibility
edited and annotated by Edward T. Cotham, Jr.
ISBN
0292712839 (alk. paper)
9780292712836 (alk. paper)
Author
Gusley, Henry O.,
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Austin
Publisher
University of Texas Press,
Date of Publication
2006.
Physical Description
x, 213 p. : ill., maps ; 27 cm.
Series
Clifton and Shirley Caldwell Texas heritage series ; no. 10
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. [179]-206) and index.
Contents
Galveston Tri-Weekly News introduction to the Note-Book -- 1. The Battle below New Orleans -- 2. Ship Island, the Pearl River, and Lake Pontchartrain -- 3. Pensacola -- 4. New Orleans -- 5. The Mississippi River -- 6. Baton Rouge, Plaquemine, and Donaldsonville -- 7. The Return to Pensacola and Ship Island -- 8. The Capture of Galveston -- 9. Matagorda Bay -- 10. The Battle of Galveston -- 11. The Capture of U.S.S. Hatteras -- 12. A New Commander -- 13. Mississippi Sound -- 14. The Swamps of Louisiana -- 15. Butte a la Rose -- 16. Mobile Bay -- 17. The Return to the Teche Country -- 18. The Battle of Sabine Pass -- 19. Letters from Prison.
Summary
Information about the inner workings and day-to-day life aboard U.S. Naval vessels patrolling the Gulf of Mexico and the major river systems of the Trans-Mississippi.
Subjects
Gusley, Henry O., - 1837-1884
United States. - Marine Corps - Biography.
United States. - Marine Corps - Military life - History
Seafaring life - Gulf Coast (U.S.)
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Naval operations.
Gulf Coast (U.S.) - History, Naval - 19th century.
Gulf States - History, Military - 19th century.
Mexico, Gulf of - History, Naval - 19th century.
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives.
Gulf Coast (U.S.) - Description and travel.
Additional Author
Cotham, Edward T.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.758 G982
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