. Born to a life of obscure poverty, and handicapped by a limited education, he labored unceasingly to improve his mind and extend his knowledge. He was rewarded by being able to prepare his great work on ornithology, the pioneer of its kind in North America. Alexander Wilson was born in Paisley

Collections in Aid of the Sufferers from Fire in Columbia By WILLIAM FREDERIC WORNER ON Friday, October 25th, 1822, at eleven o'clock at night, a fire originated in the back building attached to the tavern of a man named Quarles, in Columbia, Lancaster county, Pa. Before the fire could be

Collections in Aid of the Sufferers from Fire in Columbia By WILLIAM FREDERIC WORNER ON Friday, October 25th, 1822, at eleven o'clock at night, a fire originated in the back building attached to the tavern of a man named Quarles, in Columbia, Lancaster county, Pa. Before the fire could be

for a brief period, as they journeyed through the state. On page 115 of his delightful book, Mr. Gossler thus refers to Daniel Webster's journeys through Lancaster county: "Here, too, came Daniel Webster and his wife, on their annual journey from the Old Bay State to Washington. I think they must have

DAVID CROCKETT IN LANCASTER By William Frederic Worner During the two centuries and more that have elapsed since Lancaster county, Pa., was first settled by white men, the old shire town of Lancaster has been visited by many eminent and distinguished persons. Among these were George Washington

and Mr. Kauffman were returning from a Democratic celebration in Carlisle, Pa., where they had addressed a large assemblage. The stop over afforded the citizens of Lancaster city and county an opportunity to meet these distinguished Democrats and extend to them a hearty welcome. On Thursday evening, a

idea of both languages. They still retain many characteristics of their ancestors ; such as frugality, plain- ness in dress, etc. "At our first concert, three clownish-looking fellows came into the room, and, after sitting a few minutes, (the weather being warm, not to say hot) very composedly took off

Lancaster / by William Frederic Worner. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Jer^ome Bonaparte, 1784-1860. Lancaster (Pa.)--History--19th century. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1923 Description: 127-128 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society