EARLY COLUMBIA AND VICINITY, The following paper was read by H. Frank Eshleman, Esq., at the recent anniversary of the founding of the town of Columbia: Civilized activity opened up on the Susquehanna very early. Three hun- dred and six years ago Captain John Smith forced his way a short distance

, though born in Virginia in 1710. But from early childhood until 1734 he lived in Phila- delphia. Thus it is very remarkable that coming to Lancaster county to live in May, 1734, a young man of 24, he should in the fall of that same year be elected to Assembly by the highest vote of all the candidates and

expeditions, do., 44; presi- dent of Council, do., 59; elected in 1747, do., 65; asked to be relieved. do., 65. �file:///Volumes/LCHS%3BLCHSFS01/OCR%20Journal%20Project/PDF%20Biblio%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Eshleman, Henry Frank, 1869-1953. Title: The public career of John Wright, Esq. / by H. Frank