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INDIAN NARRATIVES,-On the lower part of the Isle of Que, and embraced in this township, have been found traces of a general burying ground of Indians. This was fully indicated at the time of digging the Pennsylvania Canal, when the excavation was made for the cellar of Chris- tian Fisher's house, and at numerous other points. Stone hatchets, arrow heads, fragments of pots, etc., were also found in great quantities. Within the present limits of Penn township there was perpetrated one of the most inhuman and unprovoked murders found in the annals of our early settlers. In January, 1768, Frederick Stump, residing not far from where Selin's
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Grove now stands, and near the mouth of Middle | Isle of Que. Through a gift from his father, Creek, without any known provocation, killed he became the sole owner of the greater part of the island, which was then nothing more than a forest. He soon constructed a log but as his dwelling. The lower part of this island, for a distance of about three miles, has until lately remained in the possession of the descendants of the original Fisher, who are now quite numer- ous in this section of the county. The post's- sions referred to consist of three excellent farms, the upper one of which lately passed into the possession of F. J. Schoch. four Indian men and two squaws. In order to cover up his crime, Stump cut a hole in the ice, and consigned his victims to a watery grave. A man by the name of John Troneutter, who was Stump's servant, assisted in this inlmman act. Goaded by the demons now aroused within them, the day following they proceeded up Mid- dle Creek fourteen miles, and there killed an Indian woman, two girls and a child, and burnt them up. This was where "Stump's Run" empties into Middle Creek at Middleburg. All Martin Row was also one of the carly pioneers of this section. He lived in the neighborhood of what is known as Row's Church and was the first person buried in the ancient cemetery adjoining the church. His end was tragie. Having occasion, he went to mill quite a distance from his home. While stand- ing in the mill-door the fatal arrow, shot from the bow of a treacherous Indian, ended his career. this barbarity occurred at a period when friendly relations existed between the Indians and the whites. As may be readily imagined, this un- fortunate occurrence created great apprehension among the settlers, who now had just reason to fear that, out of revenge, the natives would again resort to the torch, the tomahawk and the scalping knife. As soon as this tragedy became known prompt and strenuous efforts were made by the provincial government for the apprehen- Jacob Gemberling, with his wife, Catharine, and six children, moved here in 1782 from Tulpchocken, Lancaster County, Pa. They took possession of a tract of land one mile west of what is now Selin's Grove, and to this day the place is known as the Gemberling home- stead. This tract contained three hundred acres. When Philip, one of Jacob's sons, had grown to manhood; he bought from his father two hundred and fifty acres at sixteen dol- lars per acre, which to-day is worth one hun- dred and twenty-five dollars per acre. Jacob Gemberling died in his eighty-eighth year, and his wife, Catharine, at an age exceeding seventy. Both are buried in the old Lutheran grave-yard in Selin's Grove. Jacob Gemberling was a leading member of the German Reformed con- gregation. He was one of the building com- mittee to ereet the first church in Selin's Grove. sion and punishment of the offenders, and for the purpose of assuring the natives that no one was responsible for this outrage but the perpe- trators. Stump and his accomplice were event- nally captured and lodged in jail at Carlisle. While thus confined a dispute arose as to whether they should be tried at Philadelphia or Carlisle. During this altercation a mob arrived from Sherman's Valley, fifty miles away, and from Stump's neighborhood, and resened him and Tronentter from the hands of justice, giving as their excuse that the government always showed greater concern at the killing of an Indian than when the Indians killed many whites. On this accomit and other reasons they thought Stump and Ironcutter ought not to be punished. These culprits were never re-arrested, though increased rewards were offered for their apprehension, and it has been handed down that both died in Vir- ginia, Stmp having died about 1820.
PIONEERS.
An account of the first settlers upon ter- ritory originally Penn's township will be found in the sketch of Selin's Grove. Christian Fisher is the reputed first white settler on the
Philip Gemberling married Miss Eve Gass, afterwards Judith Fetter. Five sons and four daughters were the issue of the first mar- riage, while of the second the issue was six sous and five daughters. Philip Gemberling was an active member of the German Reformed congre- gation, and when the first church was built at Selin's Grove, he was the person to deliver the
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first piece of timber on the ground to be used in the construction of the building. There hav- ing been a competition as to who could deliver the first timber, Mr. Gemberling often referred to his achievement with just pride. He died at the advanced age of eighty-six years.
GEORGE Ummen, SR .- When George UI- richt came to this section of country some of the matives still remained. . Ulrich had sufficient prudence and foresight to extend a friendly welcome whenever the Indians approached his house. This friendly relation afterwards proved of great value to Ulrich and his family. On one occasion an attack was expected from a large body of hostile Indiaus. Ulrich was ad- vised by some of the Indians to leave with his family. Not desiring to abandon his crops to them, he sent his family to a place of safety and remained on his farm. The enemy came, committed their depredations, but did not dis- turb Ulrich in the least.
The Ulrich spring, near the west side of Se- lin's Grove, was frequently visited by the In- dians. An Indian path led from Middle Creek past this spring and over the hills into Buf- falo Valley. The sons of George Ulrich, Sr., were George, John, Benjamin, Jonathan, Daniel and Samuel. They have all passed away, but their progeny romain, forming many intelligent and useful families in the community.
John Moyer, father of William Moyer, de- ceased, and grandfather of Henry Moyer, a leading citizen of the township, was also oue of the early pioneers. The farm now occupied by his grandson, Henry, was then a dense forest. By his sturdy stroke of the axe the mighty oak, hemlock and chestunt fell to the carth. Mr. Moyer frequently told of his exploits and among other things narrated how, when he desired to partake of wild turkey or deer, all he had to do was to take his flint-lock rifle, go up on the ridge close by, and it would not be loug until he could shoot either or both.
Frederick Miller came to this township during the last century, and in 1788 owned the homestead farm now possessed by his great- grandson, Hlou. Charles Miller, who was born there March 2, 1818. In 1766 a warrant for this property was issued by the Pound to Mar-
tin Troster, of Buffalo township, then in Cun- berland County, who, ou AApril3, 1778, by deed acknowledged before Benjamin Weiser, a justice of the peace, conveyed the same to Peter Host- erman, of Poun township, then in Northumber- laud County. On October 5, 1788, it was con- veyed by Peter Hosterman to Frederick Miller. On August 12, 1793, in order to perfect his title, Frederick Miller obtained the warrant of the commonwealth, signed by Governor Thomas Mifflin. The title to this land next passed to his sou, George Miller ; then to his grandson, George D. Miller; and in 1874 to his great- grandson, Charles Miller. This valuable farm is situated three miles west of Selin's Grove, ou the public road to Middleburg. As the traveler leaves Pawling Station, on his way to Selin's Grove, he will behold to his left this fertile and attractive land. When first settled it was a dense forest with sturdy oak aud lofty pine, but through the energy and toil of the ancestors it has become a spot of unusual attractiveness.
Frederick Miller was a native of Germany, born December 22, 1738, and died July 11, 1821. He was married to Eve Maria --- , who was born July 25, 17440, and died Septem- ber 14, 1822. George Miller, the grandfather of Charles, was born April 19, 1793, and died May 1, 1836. He was married to Magdalena Desliler, a lady of English descent, born June 20, 1779, and died July 18, 1826. The par- ents of Charles Miller were George D. and Mary (Kessler) Miller, the former of whom was born December 8, 1808, and died March 2, 1884, whilst the latter was born August 1, 1813, and died September 10, 1861. All these ancestors sleep their last sleep in the ancient grave-yard at Salem. The issue of George D. and Mary Miller were Sarah, married to David Witmer, and resides at Salem ; William K., married to Sarah A. Boyer, died November 1, 1861; Charles, the subject of this article ; Matilda, married to Calvin I. Fisher, who died in the fall of 1872, resides at Salem ; Mary E., married to Theodore Row, and resides in Middle Crock township, near the old home- Stead.
The childhood and youthfut days of Charles Miller were spent in assisting his parents on
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the farm and in attending school. Ile was educated in the public schools of the township and in the Classical Department of the Mission- ary Institute, at Selit's Grove. On the 1st day of June, 1862, Mr. Miller was joined in wedlock to Miss Lydia Kautz, daughter of Philip and Catharine Kantz, also of Poun township. Philip Kantz was born in Lebanon County December 10, 1793, and died Septem- ber 23, 1856. Catharine, the mother of Mrs.
was invaded by the Confederate army, Mr. Miller offered his services for the protection of his native State, and became a member of Com- pany D, Eighteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Militia. With his regiment he was advanced beyond Hagerstown, Md. This was during, the battle of Antietam, when many of the wounded and rebel prisoners were brought within their lines. Shortly after his return from this service he taught the public school
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Charles Miller, was born in Penn township, at Salem until the spring of 1868. In 1876, then in Northumberland County, February 8, Mr. Miller was favored with the nomination 1802, and died July 22, 1866. Her maiden- j and election by the Republican party as men- name was Erdly. The children of Charles and ' ber of the House of Representatives of the Lydia Miller are Ida, born March 21, 1863, ; State. Upon the close of the term, in 1878, died September 23, 1872; William K., born Mr. Miller having served his constituents in a satisfactory and acceptable mauner, was honored with a re-election to the same seat, for the legislative session of 1878 to 1880. It was during this term that the Pittsburgh Riot Bill was introduced, and attempted to be forced, by September 27, 1861 ; George P'., born January 9, 1867 ; Franklin, born June 5, 1869 ; Charles Arthur, born September 25, 1873 ; Scott Edgar, born April 12, 1876. In the fall of 1862, when the State of Pennsylvania
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means fair and foul, upon the people of the commonwealth. By this bill it was provided that four million dollars were to be taken from the State Treasury, to be distributed among those who sustained damages at Pittsburgh, by reason of the riot. Fortunately and justly, this was never consummated ; and Charles Miller, approached with large and tempting indnec- ments, as were others, resented the insult and preserved his fair name. Standing for his constitneney, he cast his vote and influence in helping to defeat the bill. By this act of integrity, Mr. Miller so ingratiated him- self into the esteem and confidence of the people that in 1882 they willingly returned him to occupy for a third term the Representa- tive chair of Snyder County. Thus has Mr. Miller been honored by the citizens of his county with a distinction that so far has been accorded to none other since its formation. In 1876 he was the Senatorial delegate from the district composed of the connties of Northnum- berland, Snyder and Union to the Republican State convention, and in 1884 was compli- mented with the same position. In addition to these more popular attainments, Mr. Miller has served several terms as school director in his district, audited the public accounts, and was postmaster at Salem from its establishment until his resignation, several years later, when he was succeeded by his brother-in-law, David Witmer, who, in turn, resigned in favor of his son, George Witmer, the present inenmbent. For many years Mr. Miller has been a consist- ent member of the Intheran Church, having been confirmed by the Rev. C. G. Erlenmyer, on the 25th day of May, 1861, at the Salem Church. He has served as a member of the church council, has always taken an active part in promoting the welfare of the church and the cause of the Sunday-school, at all times con- tributing liberally to both.
Accustomed to the industry of the husband- man throughout his life, he enjoys the comforts which are the sure reward of honest toil. Be- ing just and fair in all his dealings, he has gained the confidence and esteem of his fellow- men. Possessed of a fair education and an honest purpose, he has acceptably filled posi-
tions of distinction, honor and trust. Having a kind and generous heart, he has in many instances relieved the needy and received their sincere benedictions. Such are some of the qualities that go to make up the character of the individual whose name appears at the head of this sketch, and whose life we have briefly and faithfully attempted to portray.
PAWING FAMILY .- Joseph Pawling, who also located in this immediate vicinity, was among the early settlers. Through his energy and perseverance he became possessed of consider- able land, amounting to three hundred acres. Samuel Pawling, in 1820, was possessed of one Iindred acres. The greater part of this land is now owned by Lewis E. Pawling. Other large farms are owned by Dr. H. M. Nipple (lately Henry C. Ever's), James K. Davis, Sophanes Gemberling, George Schmure, Dr. B. F. Wagenseller, Isaac Romig, George Schoch, Henry Schoch, F. J. Schoch, a num- ber of the Fisher family, C. W. Dreese, Wil- liam B. Gemberling, John K. Hughes, Isaac Artly, William N. Fisher, Sarah M. Fisher and A. A. Conrad.
The following is a list of the inhabitants of Penn's township in 1768 and 1776:
1768 .-- Jolin Aumiller, Philip Aumiller, William Blythe, Jacob Carpenter, George Dromer, Adam Ewig, George Gabriel, Jacob Hammersley, John Lee, Arthur Moody, Michael Regar, George Rine, John Reighbongh, Michael Rodman, Casper Reed, Frederick Stump (taxed with one negro), Peter Straub, Adam Stephen and Andrew Shafer. Free- men .- William Gill, Edward Lee, John McCormick and Joseph Reynolds.
1776 .-- George Adams, Jacob Albright, Frederick Albright, Casper Arnold, Lawrence Arnold, Michael Alt, Adam Balt, Adam Bander, William Baker, Peter Berst, Jacob Bear, Tobias Bickel, John Bomberger, Peter Bower, Henry Bower, John Bright, John Bronse, Martin Brau, George Bombach, John Crean, Jacob Hassinger, Peter Hosterman, Jacob Hosterman, Joseph Jacobs, Peter Jordy, Philip Jordan, Casper Jost, Michael Kerstetter, Michal Keller, Jolm Kebler, Andrew Kline, Jacob, George and Stophel Kline, Peter Kremer, Daniel Kremer, John Krebill (Gray- bill), Henry Kreger, George Landenslager, Adam Seiver, John Lewis, Michael Lepley, David Leist, Leonard Landey, Jacob Levingood, George Lowry, Christian Long, Lawrence Maurer, Peter Maurer, Richard Manning, Peter Markley, Frederick Martin, Charles Mensch, Simon Menich, Michael Meiser,
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John Meiser, Thomas Meese, Henry Miser, George Miller, Dewalt Miller, Frederick Miller Christian Miller, Henry Miller, William Moon, Michael Motz, John Motz, Andrew Moor, Michael Motz, Anthony Mall, Alexander Murray, Charles Jacobs, Alexander and Stophel Myer ( Moyer), John McQueen, William Mckean, Francis Newcomer, William Nees, Jacob Newman, Jacob Nell', Patrick O'Brien, Peter Pyle, John Reed, John Reichenbach, Caspar Reed, John Ream, Yost Riddle, Henry Richart, Christian Righter, Ellis Right, George, John and Martin Row, Casper Roush, Henry Ryne, Christian Secerist, John Schrock, George Schrock, Peter Shaffer. Andrew Shaffer, Ludwig Shaffer, Jacob Sharrett, Jolm Sher- rick, Andrew Shetterly, Lawrence Shallenberger, Mathias Shoch, John Smith, Nicholas Smith, Har- man Snyder, Simon Snyder, Anthony Snyder, John Snider, Abraham Snevely, Jacob Spayd, Jacob Spees, Jacob Stees, John Steel, Adam Stephen, Peter Straup, Mathias Strayer, Casper Straup, Melchor Stock, Michael Swengle, John Swartz, George Swoab, Michael Trester, Peter Truckenmiller, George Ulrich, John Wales, Samuel Wallace, Ludwig Walter, Jacob Walter, Michael Weaver, Peter Weiser, Benjamin Weiser, Peter Weirich, William Weirich, Peter Whitmer, Michael Whitmore, Andrew Wittenmyer, Ludwig Wittenmyer, George Wise, Undwig Wood- row, Stophel Zimmerman. Single men .- Simon Bickel, Andrew Dellman, Leonard Dill, Charles Dunkle, Henry Garrett, Jacob Haverlock, Frederick Isen-, hower, Daniel Kremer, Martin Kerstetter, Andrew List, James Maxwell, Conrad Miller, John Rickert, John Stroup, Stophel Suider, Peter Stock, John Weaver and Henry Zeller.
It must be borne in mind that at this period Penn's township embraced nearly all of what is now Snyder County.
In 1785 we find the following among the taxables of Penn's township :
John Arbogast, Jacob Dries, Simon Herrold (ferry and grist-mill), Dewalt Miller (saw-mill), John Pontins, Peter Pontins, Abel Schoolmaster, Thomas Shipton, Jacob Shirley, Duncan Sinclair, David Smith, Selin & Suyder (Anthony Selin and Sinton Snyder), store, negro slave and forty acres of land ; James Speakman, Mathias Stoll, John Swine- ford, Daniel Vanhorn, Jacob Weiand and Jacob Witmer ( ferry ).
1793 .- Additional inhabitants : Matthias App, Daniel Aurand, Daniel Bastian, Michael and George Bastian, Jacob Blasser, Charles Burchfield, Peter Clements, Nicholas and John Dusing, Frederick Gable, Peter Grogg, John Hager, John Hershey, George Hummell, Rev. Frederick William Jasemsky, Matthias Kern, Jacob Kendig, John Krebs, Abra- ham MeKinney, David Nyhart, Henry Pfiel (saw- mill on Middle Creek), Francis Rhoads, Jr., Christo-
pher Shatzburger, Christopher Shawber, Jr., Jantes Silverwood, John Snyder (tan-yard), Simon Suyder, Jr., David Solt, John N. Strasser, John Jacob, David and Philip Walter, Willimn Weirick, Peter Witmur, Jr., John and George Wolfe, George Young, John Læring.
In the preparation of this article we have been fortunate enough to have had access to an ancient township-book, now in the possession of Mr. Henry Moyer. From this book, which is now one hundred years old, we gather the following interesting facts concerning the town- ship officials: In the year 1785 the supervisors of the township were Frederick Miller and Peter Witmer. Their account was kept in pounds, shillings and pence, as were all the other accounts up to 1808, after which time they were kept in dollars and cents. In 1792 we find Paul Bowersox and Jacob Eckard supervisors, and from their account we learn that they paid, per S. Snyder, to S. Weiser compensation for surveying a road in the town- ship. In 1793 George Binford and Abraham Witmer were supervisors. In 1795 Philip Mohn and Andrew Wittenmyer, and for the following year John Smith and Mathias App; in 1798, Francis Rhoads and Charles Meyer; in 1799, Adam Bolender and Adamn Menges. In 1801 Adam Bolender and Philip Moyer were the supervisors, whose accounts were audited by Frederick Evans, Francis Rhoads, Jr., and Daniel Rhoads. In 1803 George Kesler and George Ott were supervisors. In 1805 the accounts were andited by George Weirick, Michael Wittemnyer, George Holstein and Daniel Rhoads. In 1806 George and Henry Landenslager were the administrators of the estate of Valentine Landenslager, de- ceased, who had been an overseer of the poor of the township. In 1812, in the settlement of the account of Jacob Roush and Henry Erdley, supervisors for the year 1806, we first detect the handwriting of Joseph Fechrer, who wrote in a fine, regular and beautiful hand. From this time ou, at different intervals, we find that Mr. Fechrer was called upon to assist in keep- ing the accounts. In 1807 Jacob Hmmmmel and George Moore were supervisors; in 1809, Jacob Hummel and Peter Hilbish. In 1810 George Ott and Simon Bickle were overseers,
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and ou the 25th day of October, 1811, their accounts, stated in the handwriting of Joseph Fechrer, were audited by John Bassler, Michael Weaver, Robert Smith and George Etzweiler. Under the date of May 22, 1813, we find that the auditors of thetownship were Robert Smith, Juseph Pawling, John Bassler and P. Hacken- berg, Jr. Peter Richter appears as one of the auditors in 1814. In 1845 Anthony Charles clin, son of the founder of Selin's Grove, was Que of the auditors. In 1816 the supervisors were Daniel Close and Melchior Stock ; and in 1817, Jacob Gemberling and John Hartman. In 1818 the accounts of the supervisors for the preceding year were andited by Joseph Feehrer, P. F. Derring, Thomas Armstrong aud John Baskin. In 1818 Peter Fisher and John Nagle were supervisors, and Jolm F. Eyer, father of the late Henry E. Eyer, was one of the andi- tors. In 1819 Jacob Hummel and Daniel Close were supervisors, and in 1821 John Fisher and Jacob Hummel. In 1823 P. F. Derring, Peter Richter, John F. Eyer and Abraham IInas were auditors. In 1823 Mathias App and Isaac Robison were overseers of the poor, and in the same year Peter Sholl and George Miller supervisors, who were succeeded in the following year by Francis Rhoads and Philip Gemberling. In 1825 Jacob Gingrich and Daniel Close were supervisors; David Lloyd and John Ulrich overseers of the poor. In 1826 Charles Shafer and John Moyer were supervisors, and H. C. Eyer and George Gem- berling overseers. John Deitrich was one of the auditors in 1827, and in 1828 Daniel Rib- let appears as one of the auditors, John Moyer and Daniel Ott as supervisors, and John Baker and Christian Riblet as overseers, In 1829 John Kessler and Frederick Hmmmmnel were supervisors, David Glass and Christian Riblet. overseers, and Franeis A. Boyer, Jacob Rhoads, Samuel Fechrer and Philip Gemberling andi- tors. In 1830 Samuel Pawling and George Miller were two of the auditors. It is not. deemed advisable to burden these pages further with the names of officers of the township, as they are from this time within the knowledge of many yet living.
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This is a anall settlement of abont forty in- habitants. It is situated two miles west of Selin's Grove, and contains a church, post- office, store, public school and sash-factory. The following list represents the business inter- ests of the place : George Witmer, general store aud postmaster; William Haines, sash-factory and planing-mill ; Daniel Bronse and Samuel S. Mowry, blacksmiths. At Salem there stands a large three-story brick house. In years gone by this house was the scene of bustle and activ- ity, it being used by Samnel Boyer as a tavern. Here it was that many of the teams on their way to and from Selin's Grove stopped for the night, and in the morning started out prepared to transact the business of that day.
The Haines sash-factory above referred to was originally a frame structure, built in 1871, and operated by William Haines and William Snyder. During the year 1873 the building was destroyed by fire, but was rebuilt, of brick, by Haines & Suyder. In 1877 Mr. Suyder withdrew from the firm, the business having since been conducted by Mr. Haines.
The railroad station in the township is Paw- ling, situated two and one-half miles west of Selin's Grove. There is a siding at this point where coal can be delivered and grain shipped. There are two post-offices in the township, Kautz and Salem.
At Kantz, a small settlement half-way be- tween Selin's Grove and Freeburg, there has existed for many years a most excellent stand for a general store. The store is now owned and conducted by Daniel S. Miller, who is in partnership with Myer Millner.
Mnas .- Prior to the building of mills the wheat raised in this section was taken to Read- ing, there to be groand into flour. In 1790 JJohn Woodling erected a stone mill on Middle Creek, and one-half mile south of where is now Pawling Station on the Sunbury and Lewistown Railroad. Tradition has it that during the erection of this mill between sixty and seventy barrels of whiskey were consumed. This mill has at different periods been known as Suyder's, Fisher's, Kantz's, Glass' and Conrad's. In 1833 another mill
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