that was "destined for the Jerseys." 10 Just how long Hoff stayed with the Battalion is not known, but we do know that in 1778 he was elected as an assistant to the burgesses of the Borough. He was reelected in 1779 and again in 1785. 11 Hoff also was a long-time member of the Friendship Fire Company

; however, it did not carry the town name as did the father's clocks (e.g., "Near Eph- rata"). I was unable to determine if the lettering was original or restored. The brass movement was an eight day with sweep second and sweep date hands and moon dial. The most obvious Gorgas design feature was the use of

. With the possible exception of Christian Forrer (c. 1737- 1783), who came to Lampeter, Lancaster County, in October, 1754, and Abraham LeRoy (?-1763), whose arrival date is unknown, Stoner is probably the earliest County clockmaker. Rudy Stoner was born on June 25, 1728. Unfortunately, records do not