Widow and Orphan Assurance Society of the City and County of Lancaster By WILLIAM FREDERIC WORNER A NUMBER of citizens of Lancaster met at the house of Wil- liam Cooper on Wednesday evening, February 6th, 1822. Dr. Samuel Fahnestock was appointed chairman, and Nathaniel Lightner secretary. The

and died June 15th, 1851. In 1820, he opened a studio in Marietta, Pa., and there began his career as artist and teacher. In 1849, he opened a studio, and a gallery for exhibition of paintings, in Mechanics' Institute, Lancaster; and, later, had a large studio, built by himself, in Orange street

County (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1904/1905 Description: [3]-24 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 9, no. 1 Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.9 Location: LCHSJL -- Journal Article (reading

encouragement of domestic manu- factures and national industry, and to make a common cause in the prosecu- tion of objects of such high importance. It cannot be supposed that the people of Lancaster county, prompted as they are by every consideration of patriot- ism and interest, will want zeal in the promotion

, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1899. Peace to the Brave! They do not need our praising, For in all hearts is treasured every name; Yet for the future we to-day are raising A tablet to their fame. And while the trees put on their fading splendors And trail their banners like to knights of old

Valley Hills. We scarcely met any travelers on this road, but saw plenty of squirrels. We drank coffee for sup- per and slept in our great coats, stockings, etc., for fear of fleas and bugs. We rose early (on the 13th). I paid the reckoning, thirty-eight shil- lings and ten pence. Set off for Lan- caster

/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried, 1833-1921. Title: Date stones, with examples / by F. R. Diffenderfferk Litt.D. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Date stones (Building)--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Folk art--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc