Notes and queries historical, biographical, and genealogical, Vol. I, Part 43

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iv. James, b April 26, 1829; d. 1850 in Philadelphia.

v. Mary Horner, b. Dec. 6, 1832.

vi. John Lawrence, b. Dec. 6, 1835.

vii. Henry Clay, b. June 17, 1838.

viii. Rosina, b. Oct. 11, 1840.

V. ELIZABETH SHUSTER (Lawrence), b. 6th mo., 15th day, 1805; resides with her eldest son in Wenonah, N. J .; m. Novem- ber 17, 1832, GEORGE CATTELL They had issue (surname Cattell) :

i. William S .; b. Sept. 17, 1833; m. Jan. 14, 1858, M. J. McClure.

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ii. Hiram B .; b. Sept. 19, 1835; d. March 7, 1859.

iii. D. Cooper; b. Sept. 9, 1837; m. Jan. 10, 1861, Amanda Norris.

iv. Sarah Z .: b. Aug. 12, 1839; m. Jan. 24, 1861, John Sheets ; she d. Sept. 24, 1865.

v. Mary S .; b. July 10, 1840; d. March 4, 1852.

vi. Joseph S .; b. Feb. 28, 1842; m. Nov. 24, 1864, Anna Clark.

VI. MELCHIOR SHUSTER (Jonathan, Lawrence) ; b. May 10, 1810, in Middle- town, Pa .; d. Mar. 12, 1876, in New Brighton, Pa .; m. Sept. 29, 1831, SARAH DAVIS, of Harrisburg; she resides at New Brighton, Beaver Co., Pa. They had issue:

i Henry; b. July 29, 1832 ; m. May, 1857.

ii. Mary; b. Jnne 28, 1834; m. June 24, 1854. iii. Elizabeth; b. Feb. 12, 1837 ; d. Oct. 1, 1881. iv. Catharine; b. Oct. 23, 1839; m. April 14, 1865.

v. Sarah; b. Oct. 18,1841; d. June, 1872; m. Mar. 12, 1866.

vi. Millie; b. June 19, 1843 ; m. April 17, 1879.

vii. Lawrence ; b. [Nov. 19, 1846; m. Dec. 21, 1868.

viii. George; b. Mar. 6, 1849 ; m. April 7, 1875. ix. Amanda; b. Sept. 27, 1851; m. Mar. 21, 1872. x. Emadton; b. Feb. 9. 1854; d. Feb. 4, 1875.

xi. William; b. Mar. 11, 1858.

TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS In Old Paxtang Church Graveyard.

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[ With the following we close our Record of Inscriptions in the graveyard at Pax- tang Meeting House. It is a valuable one for Genealogical reference, although not very interesting to some of our read- ers, one of whom thought the space could be occupicd with more entertaining mat- ter. That may be true in some in- stances-for where one person has com- plained, very many, when the record was discontinued for a while, requested its

publication. However, we are like our former reader, glad it is completed. ]

ELEANOR M. WALLACE, .

Daughter of William Maclay and wife of William Wallace, Died January 2d, 1823, Aged XLIX. Her children place

Over the grave of their Mother this memorial

Of affection and gratitude, that to their welfare was consecrated a mind of rare power Animated by strong feelings ennobled by culture

and softened by Religion. "He giveth his beloved sleep." Psa. cxxvii:2.

WILLIAM WALLACE, ESQUIRE late of Harrisburgh,

who departed this life May 28th, 1816, In the 46th year of his age. The loss of this truly good and highly esteemed character

Will be severely felt both in public and private circles,

For a more useful man nor one of more ability could not be

Taken from socicty. He was beloved by all, for to cvery one

He was benevolent and friendly-by his wife, children and

Connexions he was nearly idolized, for they were more

Intimately acquainted with his worth, and they in anguish

Of heart now lament this heaviest of all affliction.

"So mourn the father, husband, friend Untimely snatched by Death away."

This stone is designed as a solemn tribute of gratitude

Love and Respect to his memory by his afflicted wife,

Who in the contemplation of his virtues and the blessed

Reward he is now receiving for them de- rives her only Consolation for his loss.

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In Memory of JOHN WILSON son of Joseph Wilson, who departed this life Nov. 11, 1800, In the 50th year of his age. He was a valuable member of Society, from his youth pious, and a living example of that resolution- "As for me and my house we will serve the Lord." Also SARAH wife of John WILSON who died March 12, 1823 Aged about 70 years.

In memory of WILLIAM WILSON, who departed this life in the year of our Lord 1759 Also of JOHN WILLSON, son of William Will- son Who departed this life on the 30th day of November 1805 in the 50th year of his age

A firm believer in the religion of Jesus and an | uniform practiser of its precepts, he died in the | hope of a glorious and happy immortality.

"Death thou hast conquered me "I by thy dart am slain, "But Christ has conquered thee "And I shall rise again." Also of MARTHA the only daughter of JOHN and JEAN WILLSON Who died on the 28th day of May 1795 in the 13th year of her age. O death thou art the king of terrors, Nor youth nor goodness can avert the stroke,

Nor Parent's hope, nor tears nor prayers Arrest thy quick approach. "The earthly joys of parents dear "Are with us buried low; "But parents do not shed a tear "For God would have it so."

Here Lies the body of HUGH WILSON Who was born Sept. 26th, A. D. 1748 ' Departed this life April 23d, A. D. 1796 After a life spent in piety

In the forty-eighth year of his age. He bowed with humble resignation to the Divine will His distressed wife and only child Bereft of his dear society are left to deplore the loss of a tender husband an affectionate father a real friend and Christian adviser

Sacred to the memory of WALLACE ALEXANDER. WILLS who departed this life 18th of September 1817 Aged 4 years 6 months and 13 days. Life how short. Eternity how long.

In Memory of JEAN WALLACE who departed this life May 1786 age 58 years Also RICHARD WALLACE, who departed this Life Decem'r 23d 1805 age 31 years

Here lieth the body of MOSES WALLACE who departed this life Novem'r 11, 1803 age 62 years. He was beloved by all who knew him, lived respected & died lamented.

In memory of ALEXAND'R WILLSON who departed this life June 7th 1786 age 45 years, Also, GRIZZLE WILLSON who departed this life February 11th 1809 aged about 54 years

In memory of MARY WILLSON who departed this life January 31, 1808 age 21 years 6 months & 3 days

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In memory of ALEXANDER WILLS who died April 18, 1853 Aged 73 years 1 month & 9 days

Sacred to the memory of ISABELLA wife of Alexander WILLS Esq Walton Farm Cumberland County who departed this life 27th January 1826 Aged 50 Years & 13 days. The happy grateful spirit that improves, And brightens every gift by fortune given, That wanders where it will with those it loves, Makes every place a home, and home a heaven.

All these were hers-oh, thou who readst this stone, When for thyself [illegible] to the sky Thou humbly prayest ask this boon alone, That ye like her may live, like her may die.

In memory of HUGH WILLSON departed this life 1810 March 31 age 29 years 11 months & 8 days.

Here lies the body of ELIZABETH WALLACE who departed this life January 12, 1804 age 26 years.

In memory of Daniel Weltmer, son of John Elizabeth Weltmer, died Nov 3rd, 1829, aged 9 months & 10 days.

In memory of Nancy Weltmer Daughier of Jno. & Eliz. Weltmer

died the 1st May, 1824, aged 2 years 5 mos & 24 days.

BIOGRAPHICAL DATA.

[ Although not properly belonging to Dauphin County History, yet the follow- ing biographical notes from the Oracle of Dauphin and the Dauphin Guardian are of great value ]

MARSHALL, JOHN, Esq , an officer in the American army in the Revolution, d. in the town of Huntingdon, October 13, 1799. During his residence in that town for several years past he was a much re- spected citizen, a pleasant companion and kind neighbor He filled several public trusts with promptitude and fidel- ity to general satisfaction of all concerned.

JORDAN, JOHN, Esq., one of the asso . ciate judges of the court of common pleas for Cumberland county, d. Thursday, Dec. 6, 1799.

BROOKS, BENJAMIN, Major 2d U. S. regiment of artillerists and engineers, an officer during the Revolution, d. at Upper Marlboro', Md., January 16, 1800

HOGE, JONATHAN, Esq., one of the as- sociate judges for Cumberland county, d. on the 19th April, 1800, at his farm near Silvers' Spring, in the 71st year of his age.

ELLIOTT, WILLIAM, EsQ., d. at Lewis- town, May 1800, High Sheriff of the county of Mifflin, and son of James El- liott, of Harrisburg.

LAHN, JACOB, late editor of the Ger- man paper printed at Lancaster, entitled "Americanische Staats bothe," d. Jan. 23, 1801, in the 54th year of his age. Mr. L. was a native of Frankfort on the- Maine, has resided in Lancaster upwards of twelve years, and has always pre- served the character of an honest man and a good citizen.

KITTERA, JOHN WILKES, late a mem- ber of the House of Reprentatives of the U. S., d. at Lancaster, June 6, 1801.

STAKE, CAPT. JACOB, d. at his residence on the York side of Wright's Ferry on June 25, 1801, in the 45th year of his age. He served as an officer with reputation and honor during the American Revolu- tionary war, and has since preserved the character of an excellent citizen.

ARMSTRONG, ROBERT, of Cumberland

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county, died at Petersburg, [ Duncannon ] October 8, 1801, aged 86 years.

TAYLOR, ABIAH, representative from Chester county, d. at Lancaster, Thurs day, Dec. 3, 1801.

HARRIS, THOMAS, d. December 2,1801, in Miffiin county, near town of Mifflin, aged 106 years.

HIESTER, Mrs. MARGARET, wife of Mr. John Hiester of Reading, d. at Phila- delphia, December 16, 1801, a daughter of John Fries, of that city.

ALEXANDER, JAMES, sergeant-at-arms for the Senate of this State, d. at Lancas- ter February 13, 1802

ETTWEIN, REV. JOHN, Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Unitas Fratrum, or the United Brethren, died at Bethlehem, after an illness of four days, January 2, 1802, in his 85th year.

MOORE, JAMES, Esq., associate judge for Chester county, died suddenly, 31st March, 1802. in the 73d year of his age.

PORTER, EDWARD, Esq., d. on August 7. 1802, in Warrior Mark township, Huntingdon county.

JACKS, JAMES, d. at Lancaster, Septem - ber 6, 1802, in the 63d year of his age.

SCULL, MRS. SUSANNA, d. Wednes. day evening, September 22, 1802, at Reading, in her 60th year.

CLYMER Mrs. MARY, wife of Daniel Clymer, Esq., d. in Caernarvon township, Berks county, Tuesday, December 7, 1802

PORTER, Mrs , consort of Robert Por- ter, d. at Lewistown. Mifflin county, D. c 15, 1802.

CARPENTER, JACOB, Esq., late Treas- urer of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- vania, d. cn February 18, 1803. of a con- sumption, in the borough of Lancaster, in the 36th year of bis age.

NESBITT, Dr JAMES, d. at Hunting- don, on Wednesday, February 23, 1803, in the 34th year of his age.

YOUNG, Dr. BENJAMIN, d. at North- umberland, March 21, 1803, aged 34 years. DOUGLASS, JOHN, d. at Carlisle, April 29, 1803, aged 71 years.

WILSON, WILLIAM, Esq., a member of the Legislature of this Sta'e, d. at his plantation in Lycoming county, June 1, 1803, aged 45 years, and about the same time Mrs. Wilson, consort of the above-

mentioned gentleman. They were both interred in one grave.

SIMPSON, Mrs. ANN, wife of John Simpson, Esq., of Sunbury. d. at that place August 25, 1803. Her remains were interred in the Presbyterian bury- ing ground at Sunbury.

HUMPHREYS, JOHN, Esq., of North- umberland town, d. Sept. 1, 1803.

HEINITSH, CHARLES F., d. at Lancaster Sept. 3, 1803, aged 66 years.

SIMON, JOSEPH, d. at Lancaster, Jan- uary 24, 1804, aged 92 years.

BRIGGS, DAVID, innkeeper, d. at Silvers' Spring, Cumberland co., Jan. 31, 1804, aged 59 years.

NOTES AND QUERIES

Relating to the History of Dauphin County.

LXXXII.

"AMERICAN PATRIOT."-This was the title of a newspaper published in Harris- burg in 1812 and 13. Are any copies of it in existence ? The editor was Alexander Hamilton. Who was he ?

HARRIS' GRAVE -Too frequently we see it stated,

that the wife of John Harris was buried at the foot of the old Mulberry tree. Esther Harris after remaining a widow four years, married William McChesney, of Newberry township, York county. She died there, and was buried probably in a private family graveyard, or at Silvers' Spring church. She was not interred under the mulberry tree.

RIFE .- Who can give us all the par- ticulars of the following:

Joseph Rife died in 1820, leaving a wife Barbara, and children:

i. Joseph; d. prior to his father, and left Jacob and Josepb, of Cumberland county, then under age.

ii. Elizabeth; m. John Haldeman of Centre co., Pa.

iii. Jacob.

iv. Esther; m. Casper Sharick of Up- per Canada.

v. Abraham; d. shortly after his father, leaving a wife Nancy, and issue-Polly m. Benjamin Longenecker of Cumber-

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land county, Joseph, Catharine, and Abraham.

vi. Nancy; m. Wendle Shelly. vii. Barbara; m. - Mumma.

CHRONOLOGY OF THE ANTHRACITE COAL TRADE.

1768-Anthracite coal first used in Wyoming Valley, by Obadiah Gore, blacksmith.

1775-6-Several boat loads of Anthra- cite coal were sent from Wyoming down the Susquehanna, and thence hauled to Carlisle barracks, to manufacture arms for the' Government.

1790-Coal first known in Schuylkill county.

1794-Blacksmiths used it in Schuyl- kill county

1808-Used in graves by Judge Fell, of Wilkes Barre.

1812 -- Col. George Shoemaker hauled nine wagon loads of coal from Pottsville to Philadelphia, and was obliged to give away the coal.

1814-Charles Miner sent an ark load, twenty four tons, of coal from Mauch Chunk, via the Lehigh and Delaware, to Philadelphia.

1815-Schuylkill navigation com-

menced.

1820-Three hundred and sixty-five tons of coal shipped by the Lehigh canal.

The following show the first ship- ments of Anthracite coal over the several avenues to market:

1822-The Schuylkill canal shipped fourteen hundred and eighty tons.

1829-The Lehigh and Susquehanna railroad shipped one thousand tons.

1833-The Union canal shipped thirty- five hundred tons.

1834-The North Branch canal shipped eighty-nine hundred and twenty-three tons.

1834-The Lykens Valley railroad shipped forty one hundred and eighty tons.

The first railroad in the United States to carry Anthracite coal was the Lehigh Navigation company's gravity railroad, in 1820. Then the Schuylkill county branch roads to the canal, in 1822, and third was the Lehigh and Susquehanna railroad; next and fourth in order, and first in Dauphin county, was the Lykens Valley railroad.

MIDDLETOWN PATRIOTISM.

During the war of 1812, companies were raised in Dauphin county by volun- teering and by draft, and a large number of the citizens of Middletown and vicinity entered the service. Many of them were attached to Captain Peter Snyder's com- pany which was in the Second Regiment commanded by Colonel Richter. Among those enrolled were Christian Spayd, Joshua Heppich, John Wolf, Michael Cassel, Michael Hemperley, David Ettele, George Johntz, Daniel Bollinger, Jacob Bollinger, John Conrad, George Critson, George Remley, Wm Strouse, Lawrence Elbrtie, John Snyder. Christian Spayd became Brigade Inspector, and Joshua Heppich was a corporal.

A military company was formed some years afterwards of which Dr. Mercer Brown was Captain. who was succeeded by Joseph Ross.

The Swatara Guards, commanded by John Blattenberger, had within its ranks many of the young men of the town. Captain Blattenberger took great pride in maintaining the standard of the com- pany and it had an excellent reputation tor discipline.

A rifle company was organized about the same time, and most of its members were crack shots. A target, representing Benedict Arnold, of life size, was used by the companies in their trials of skill, and bore evidence that as marksmen they were not to be despised. This tar- get was in existence but a few years ago.

The Mexican War attracted a number of the young men to the volunteer army, who served until peace was declared.

The Swatara Infantry Company was organized about 1857, and existed some eight years. Capt. Henry Smith was in command the greater part of that time.

During the civil war, 1861-65, Middle- town and immediate vicinity furnished three companies of volunteers, besides many soldiers who were attached to dif- ferent regiments. SWATARA.

THE MILL-DAM TROUBLES OF 1793 AND 1794.

[The following documents relate to this transaction, in which our ancestors showed far more patriotism than that which actuates the citizens of to-day. It

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forms a portion of the history of ourtown which deserves perpetuating. ]

May 6th, A. D. 1794.

At the meeting ot the committee ap. pointed on the 5th Instant at the House of Reitzel to wait on the Landis's to treat with them for the purchase of their Mills, Land, and appurtenances near the Bor- ough of Harrisburgh, the said committee propose to allow them the sum of Twen- ty-five hundred pounds to be paid in the following manner, to wit:

In one month from this date (in-

cluding the monies due to the

Heirs of Mr. Harris Dec'd ...... £1,500 On the 1st of May, 1795, with int. 500 On the 1st of May, 1796, with ditto 500

£2,500

The Interest will amt to. 90

The two last installments to be se- cured by the Title remaining (if re- quired) in the hands of the Landis's, un- til all the money is paid and possession of the property to be delivered to the Borough, or their representatives, on the payment of the first money.

An answer will be expected on or be fore Friday next, and a Final conclusion ot the business on the part of the Bor- ough will then take place.

[Copy Delivered to the Landis's. ]

Conveyance-Peter, John and Abraham Landis and their wives, of their Mills, &c., near Harrisburgh, To Stacy Potts, et als for the use of the Borough of Harrisburgh.

THIS INDENTURE made the twenty- ninth Day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety five, Between Peter Landis and Eva his wife of the Township of London- derry, John Landis and Catharine his wife of Londonderry Township, and Abraham Landis and Barbara his wife of Paxtang Township, all of the county of Dauphin and State of Pennsylvania, of the one part, and Stacy Potts, Moses Gillmor, William Graydon, Jacob Bucher, John Kean, John Dentzel and Alexander Berryhill, all 0 the Borough of Harrisburgh in the county aforesaid (a committee chosen at a public meeting of the inhabitants of the said Borough at the Court Room on the

seventh day of April instant, for certain purposes and cloathed with certain powers expressed in the minutes and proceedings of the said public meeting) for and on behalf of the said Borough of the other part;

WHEREAS, John Harris, late of Har- risburgh, aforesaid deceased, on the 16th day of April, 1790, covenanted and agreed with the said Peter, John and Abraham Landis, their heirs and assigns, for a mill seat, the privileges of a dam and mill race, three acres of ground and sun- dry other advantages, as in and by the said contract at large may appear;

And whereas, The said Abraham Landis purchased a small piece of Land from Gen'l John A. Hanna in addition to the prem- ises contracted for with the said John Harris, Deceased;

Now, This Indenture Witnesseth, That the said Peter Landis and Eva his wife, John Landis and Catharine his wife, and Abraham Landis and Barbara his wife for and in consideration of the sum of twenty.six hundred and thirty three pounds four shilling and six pence, to them or some of them in hand well and truly paid and secured to be paid by the said Stacy Potts, Moses Gillmor, William Graydon, Jacob Bucher, John Kean, John Dentzel and Alexander Berryhill, at and before the ensealing and delivery hercof the re. ceipt and payment whereof is hereby confessed and acknowledged, have and each of them hath Granted, Bargained, Sold, Aliened, Released, and Confirmed, and by these presents Do and each of them doth Grant, Bargain, Sell, Alien, Releasc and Confirm unto the said Stacy Potts, Moses Gillmer, William Graydon, Jacob Bucher, John Kean, John Dintzel, and Alexander Berryhill, their Heirs and Assigns, for the use of the Borough aforesaid, all those the aforementioned and above described premises, property, priviledges and advantages.

Inventory of the moveables, &c., con- tained in the Mill House Sold by the Landises to the Borough of Harris- burgh, Apl. 29th 1795.

In the Garret --

The hoisting Tackle compleat with the necessary ropes. 2 panes Glass broke or cracked.

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In the third Story-

One Bolting chest containing a sup. finc cloth. 22 Ditto.

In the second Story-

1 Rolling screen and Tackle compleat with a Fan, &c.

1 small common screen & Frame.

1 Packing chest with a pr. loose hinges. 68 Ditto.

In the First Story-

3 Pr. Burr millstones, except nether stone on the East side of the which is common, size Beginning at the east side, ,cet 4:1 -- 4:3-4:0.

1 p. chopping stones, size, 3 : 10.

2 Bolting chests and 2 cloths-1 coun- try, the other midling.

1 Hoisting Cask, Iron Hoops, & Bolt- ing Geers compleat for all the Bolting Chests.

1 Bound Box for sifting in.

4 Hoops, 4 Hoppers, 4 Stands, 4 Shocs & 4 Damzels.

7 Step Ladders on the Lower Floor & 6 above.

3 Water wheels and all the Running Geers compleat for 4 Pr. Stones.

4 Chopping Chests.

1 Large Bolting Chest brush.

2 Meal rakes. 21 Ditto.

Lights Glass, 113 broke or cracked. Property cxamincd & taken, parties present. Witness our hands, Apl. 29th, 1795

STACY POTTS, MOSES GILLMOR, W. GRAYDON, J. BUCHER, J. KEAN, J. DENTZEL, ALEX BERRYHILL, ABRAHAM LANDIS.

NOTES AND QUERIES

Relating to the History of Dauphin County.

LXXXIII.

WHITE. - We have before us an "In. denture" of the date of 4th March, 1771, between Hugh White and Margaret his wife, William White and Agnes his wife, of Allen township, Cumberland county, and Rowland McDonald, of the same locality for 200 acres of land on Yellow Breeches creek. Were these the family

who afterwards settled in Northumber- land now Lycoming county ?

A REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER .- Wil- liam Hagerty, a soldier in the First Reg- iment of the Pennsylvania Line, Capt. James Parr's company; was discharged the service in May, 1778, when the army lay at Valley Forge, his term of enlist. ment having expired. Who was he? He seems to have been in Carlisle in April, 1782, when William Butler, Lieut. Colonel of the Fourth Pennsylvania, was in command at Carlisle. What is known concerning him ?

HUNTER-MCDANIEL-SAWYERS

Through the kindness of Mr. McDaniel, of New Cumberland, we are placed in possession of the following information :

The will of Mary Hunter, widow, dated the 17th of August, 1786, in which year she died. The children mentioned in this will are as follows :

i. Ephraim; of him we have no infor- mation.

ii. Joseph; was first lieutenaut in the Second battalion, York county associ- ators, commissioned July 5, 1777.

iii. Margaret; m. Josias McDaniel.

iv. Jean; m. Jamcs Sawyers.

v. Eisy; m. -- Hodge.

vi. Mary; m. -- Colter. vii. --; m Allen Hays. Mrs. Hays d. at Harrisburg, Sunday, May 24, 1807. Mr. Hays was a clock and watch-maker.

MARGARET HUNTER, married, April 14, 1774, by Rev. John Steel. at John Trindel's, Josias McDaniel. Their chil- dren were-

i. John; b. Sept. 28, 1776; baptized by Rev. John Hodge.

ii. Mary; b. August 30, 1779.

iii. Elizabeth; b. August 16, 1783.

iv. James Hunter; b April 9, 1790.

JEAN HUNTER married Capt. James Sawyers. Hc was born about 1753, and died at the age of 82 years, at Harrisburg, where he lived many years, and quite . prominent in the early history of the town. He was a soldier of the Revolu- tion and was buried with military honors.

LYKENS VALLEY COAL DEVELOP- MENT.

In addition to what was stated in the

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last number of Notes and Queries in re- lation to the coal trade, we have the fol- lowing from the pen of Prof. P. W. Scheafer, of Pottsville, a native of Dau- phin county.

The Wiconisco Coal company (named after Wiconisco creek, in the northeastern portion of the county), was organized in 1831, composed of six members-Simon Gratz, Samuel Richards, George H. Thompson, Charles Rockland Thompson, all of Philadelphia, and Henry Schriner and Henry Sheafer, both of auphin county. They began work at opening their mines by drifts in the gap at Bear creek. and sold coal in the vicinity in 1832. The first miners were three Englishmen-James Todoff, John Brown and William Hall, who came from Schuylkill county.

The Lykens Valley Railroad was lo- cated by Mr. Ashwin, an English civil engineer, and extended from the mines in Bear Gap, sixteen miles, to the Sus- quehanna river, along the north foot of Berry's mountain. This road was con- structed under the direction of John Paul, civil engineer, Henry Sheafer, su - perintendent, and Simon Sallade, direc- tor. The road was completed and began transporting coal in 1834 hy horse power, on a flat strip rail. A number of ark loads of coal were shipped from Millers- burg in March and April, 1834. Then the coal cars were boated across the Sus. quehanna, from the terminus of the rail- road at Millersburg to Mt. Patrick, on the opposite side of the canal, in Perry county. This site was formerly owned by Peter Ritner, brother of Governor Ritner. Here the Lykens Valley Com- pany had a set of schutes on the Penn- sylvania canal, where they shipped their coal to market. The first boat load of Lykens Valley coal was sent on Saturday, April 19, 1834, by boat "76," forty-three tons, Captain C. France, consigned to Thomas Borbridge, Columbia, Pa.

Shipments continued in this manner until 1845, when the railroad was worn out, and abandoned until 1848. Then a portion of the railroad was regraded, and all laid with a new "T" rail. The Wicon- isco canal was built and shipments re- sumed in 1848, and have continued ever since. Up to and including 1858, the to.

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Notes and queries historical, biographical, and genealogical, Vol. I, Part 43

Author: Publication date: 1884 Publisher: s.n. Number of Pages: 618

Author:
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: s.n.
Number of Pages: 618