a brief account of the 75th anniversary of one of the world's most decisive battles, the dedication of a cemetery on that field, and reference to the few remaining who participated therein, nor for any information or reference to Lincoln whenever his shadow may have fallen across old Lancaster. The

anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, nothing could be more fitting nor of more local interest than a review of his connections with Lancaster and its citizens. Prefacing this, I wish to present evidence that Abra- ham Lincoln's ancestral family was represented in colonial Lan- caster county. John

Province. Some of his relatives settled in Chester county and became Friends. When John Smith brought his family to America, three sons, —George, James (the subject of this sketch), Arthur, and several daughters of whom little is now known,— were with him. He came to Lancaster county and settled west of

PROPOSALS TO ERECT CONESTOGA AND OTHER COUNTIES FROM LANCASTER By C. H. MARTIN W ITH the erection of Lebanon county, in 1813, the last modifi- cation of the boundaries of Lancaster county was made. Starting shortly thereafter, and extending over a period of twenty years, numerous attempts were made

our Society. His original mem- bership certificate is on file at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. It would have been photostated, had not some one foolishly covered it with varnish. (Trowbridge) DOYLE, JOHN D BOYLE, THOMAS John was a Capt. under Major James Moore. His commission was dated July