"A transcription of commentary on the separation of the Stauffer (Pike) Mennonites from Lancaster Conference...Jacob W. Stauffer wrote a Chronicle to explain and defend his position after he and his supporters separated from the Lancaster Mennonite Conference. The book was not published until after his death...Abraham S. Martin was ordained a minister in the Groffdale Mennonite church after Jacob W. Stauffer withdrew to form a new group, called the Stauffer (Pike) Mennonites. In his copy of Jacob W. Stauffer's book...he wrote a number of comments about matters on which he disagreed with the author. He desired that anyone who read the book would know his viewpoint regarding the contents of the book...Below are the fifteen pages of notes with the page number at the beginning."
"Pulled from local news headlines, court records, trial transcripts, and land records, this story weaves together the history of the Accomac river crossing, the town of Marietta, and the untimely death of an innocent young girl. Against a rich historical backdrop, the murder and ensuing legal proceedings provide a compelling account of life Across the river."--P. [4] of cover.
Journal of the HIstorical Society of the Cocalico Valley ; 36
Summary
This issue traces the history of the Cocalico Valley incorporating national events that either directly or indirectly impacted its history. Included are brief historical sketches of many of the Valley's communities.
