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INSIDE ‘THE CONVERSION’ IN WOOD

Chapel puts its legacy on parade Circuit rider is our theme in Willow Valley event. Page 2

The story of Eve Boehm The story of Martin Boehm Photo by Dolores Myers is well known, not so the story of his wife, Eve, and her Conestoga craftsman displays his woodcarving of Martin Boehm plowing his field. persecuted ancestors. Pages The carving marks the event in which Boehm fell to his knees in the furrows to seek 6-8. God’s grace. See article on Page 3. 2 FALL 2013 Boehm’s Chapel Society newsletter

Boehm’s Chapel on parade Willow Valley Retirement Communities held a parade in late May and invited the Boehm’s Chapel Society to participate. We did and decided to use our circuit rider history as the theme. To do that, Chapel Society member Mike Rhineer, shown at right, saddled up his horse, put on Abe Sangrey’s hat, picked up a Bible, borrowed a coat from an Amish friend, and rode the parade route educating people on these early traveling evangelists. To reinforce that mes- sage, Society President Jim McCullough, below left, had sideboards made for his classic 1952 Dodge pickup truck (ac- tually younger than Jim) that proclaimed “Boehm’s Chapel: Keeping the faith of the circuit at their farm (now the Frey Vice President Marv Adams, rider since 1775.” The year 1775 was the year farm), just below the Chapel . below right. His job: Clean up when Martin and Eve Boehm Between the rider and after the horse. That’s what VPs began sheltering circuit riders horse and the truck was Chapel do.

Photos by Jamie Heckendorn and Gary Snyder Boehm’s Chapel Society newsletter FALL 2013 3

Praying behind his plow handles By Dolores Myers Executive Director Boehm’s Chapel Society A wooden folk-art rendition of Martin Boehm behind his plow was recently added to the collection of Boehm’s Chapel Society. Created by Tom Grassel, a Conestoga craftsman and businessman, the carving will serve as a visual aid to relate the salvation story of Martin Boehm. Tom began turning blocks of wood into art forms approxi- mately 12 years ago. He initially decided to try carving minia- ture mules to fulfill the need of creating animals to accompany a model Conestoga Wagon he had purchased. Tom estimates he has carved several hundred wooden mules. In addition, Tom now creates miniature Conestoga Wagons of his own design as well as other examples of period farm equipment. The models are The story of Martin Boehm’s salvation that came as he paused while plowing his made to 1/8 scale. Tom’s carvings fields inspired this wood carving by craftsman Tom Grassel, of Conestoga. were featured in Conestoga Area Historical Society’s 2012 the congregation were asked closet. I lived and preached further, but sank down behind exhibit, “Down on the Farm.” to select one of the Bibles. The according to the light I had: I the plow, crying, ‘Lord save, I am In addition, his creations are person selecting the Bible, which was a servant and not a son; nor lost.’ And again the thought or displayed at Muddy Creek contained the penned verse, was did I know any one, at that time, voice said, “I am come to seek Farm Library, Denver, PA., and expected to serve as the new who would claim the birthright and to save that which was lost.” Conestoga’s local eating estab- minister. It is written that Martin by adoption.” In a moment a stream of joy was lishment, The Wagon, which is had no thought of becoming a Martin prayed earnestly to poured over me. I praised the owned and operated by Tom’s preacher and when the lot fell to retain God’s Word and for aid Lord, and left the field, and told family. Several of his miniatures him, he asked in astonishment, in his preaching. Eventually my companion, (wife Eve), what have been shipped out of state. “What shall I preach?” his heartfelt pleas led to the joy I felt.” Tom’s carvings are available for He was told to preach repen- realization that while he was Henry Boehm again ques- purchase by the public. To view tance and faith. praying to teach and lead others, tioned Martin and recorded his his handiwork, please visit: www. In preparation to begin his he had never prayed for his own father’s reply in “Reminiscences.” conestogawagonworks.com. preaching, Martin increased the salvation. The thought of his “By what means did you dis- The account of Martin time he spent in the scriptures own ‘lost condition’ began to cover the nature of necessity of a Boehm’s conversion experience, with an attempt to impress them consume his mind. real change of heart?” Martin re- which happened while he was upon his memory. However, The late Rev. Abram W. San- plied, “By deep meditation upon praying behind his plow handles every time he rose and attempted grey’s interpretation of Martin’s the doctrine which I myself follows: to preach, he could not bring salvation experience as recorded preached, of the fall of man, his Martin Boehm was cho- any verses to his recollection. As in “Martin Boehm,” follows: sinful estate, and utter helpless- sen, by lot in 1756 to serve his months passed, additional at- “This word, (lost), did not leave ness; I discovered and felt the local Mennonite congregation tempts to speak ended in similar me. My salvation followed me want of Christ within.” as a minister. The process of embarrassing results. wherever I went. I felt con- Following Martin’s realization selecting new ministers was Martin’s response to the ques- strained to pray for myself, and and confession of his lost state accomplished by inserting a tion, “What was your religious while praying for myself, my and the acceptance and assur- slip of paper, containing a verse experience during that time?” mind became alarmed. I felt I ance of Christ as his personal of scripture, into one of three was recorded by son Henry was myself a poor sinner. I was savior, he overflowed with the Bibles. (Most likely the verse Boehm, in his historical and lost. My agony became great. desire to share the story of his re- was Proverbs 16:33. “The lot is biographical journal, “Remi- I was plowing in the field, and demption with all he met Never cast into the lap; but the whole niscences.” Martin states: “I was kneeled down at each end of the again, it seems, was Martin at a disposing thereof is of the Lord.” sincere and strict in the religious furrow, to pray. The word lost, loss for words to tell others about KJV) Three of the most nota- duties of prayer in my family, lost went every round with me. repentance, Christ’s love and bly regarded male members of in the congregation, and in the Midway in the field I could go no plan of salvation.■ 4 FALL 2013 Boehm’s Chapel Society newsletter

How Boehm’s 28th annual Apple ‘bout them apples! Festival will be held, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, rain or shine, on the campus of Boehm’s , 13 West Boehm’s Church Road, Willow Street. Vendors, selling handcrafted items, will line the walkway lead- ing to the 1791 limestone chapel. Additional vendors will be inside the fellowship hall of the church. The huge striped food tent will offer luncheon fare prepared by Stehman Memorial additional food items also will United Methodist Church, includ- be offered for sale, including hot ing homemade soups. and cold apple cider, homemade In addition, baked goods of all ice cream, both vanilla and apple, kinds, including apple dumplings, apple crisp, and apple nuggets. apples pies, apple candies, apple An early arrival is necessary red beet eggs and apple bread to secure pints of the chapel apple (the latter prepared by the bakers butter that will begin cooking of Grandview United Methodist hours before dawn. The huge Church) will be available. kettles, which demand constant Throughout the grounds stirring, will be at the back of the

Pictured clockwise from left: CHAPEL MEMBERSHIP FORM a stash of apple dumplings for sale; two veteran apple butter technicians, Dick Karr and Jim McCullough fill pint jars; Josh Fizer cores apples; and below, the apple slingshot for children. On Page One, Maria Eden shows off face- painting artistry at festival. campus, near the historic chapel. The chapel will be open to view the DVD, “More Than Just a Chapel on a Hill.” Outside activities for children include the popular apple sling- tion available to the main food tent shot. Admission is free. Parking and other places, via golf cart, for is available on site with transporta- those with limited mobility. Boehm’s Chapel Society newsletter FALL 2013 5

Officers elected on Report: Heritage Sunday Chapel’s During the business portion of the annual Heritage Sunday event, held June 23, busy year new officers and directors were elected to serve the board of Following is the executive Boehm’s Chapel Society for two- director’s report (abridged version) on her work and Chapel activities year terms, June 1, 2013-May 31, submitted June 23: 2015. They are: Special services and events President: Marv Adams; Between Heritage Sundays of Vice president: Matthew Buck- 2012 and 2013, Boehm’s Chapel walter; hosted the following special ser- vices and events New board member: Joe Gar- July 29, 2012: Marriage recom- ber, pastor of Byerland Mennonite mitment service, Oak Hill Church, Above, members Church; approximately 14 couples. of the Ranck fam- Returning board Sept. 9, 2012: Stories Behind ily hold a reunion members: James Jolly, the Stones: Cemetery walk, large service at the Rev. William Spiegelhalder and attendance from local community. Chapel. Middle, Donald Walters. Sept. 30, 2012: Slavery, Under- Greg Hacken- ground Railroad and the Meth- berger and Naomi odist Church, large interest from project and genealogy research to local community Hostetler play pinpoint European origins. Oct. 6, 2012: Apple Fest: 800-plus the hammered ■Compiled notebook with old in attendance dulcimer at the photos and old documents, (secu- Oct. 15, 2012: Evangelical Theo- Heritage Sun- lar and religious) relating to Long’s logical Seminary Myerstown, day service; and Barn. A brochure regarding Long’s history class, Rev. Joe DiPaolo bottom, two Civil Barn is planned for visitors. Dec. 2, 2012: Advent program War reenactors take part in a ■Research for 225th anniversary May 19, 2013: Flames Across the program to honor the veter- book, 2016. Compiling informa- Susquehanna, Civil War veterans ans of that war buried in the tion on Boehm Cemetery and for- tribute, 80 in attendance. Boehm’s Cemetery. mer ministers assigned to Boehm’s Prayer meetings since 1755, plus gathering addi- tional historical information and Third Fridays of April, May and received for 2013-2014 total 121, photographs. Five large notebooks June by local group, Build Your (as of June 20), including one new have been compiled thus far. Kingdom Here. Boehm descendant, Patron-Life Maintaining Chapel Society May 19: For Rawlinsville Camp Membership and 22 new persons ■ historian notebooks. Serving as Meeting who were not members the pre- ceding year. historian for Boehm’s United Weddings Newsletters Methodist Church. Four weddings and one recom- Newsletters are distributed Upcoming mitment ceremony. four times a year to approximately ■Build Your Kingdom Here, Visitors 1,800 recipients. prayer meeting July 19. ence notebook. Ongoing research and followup Family reunion scheduled to Four UM churches for confir- Sponsored Wesley Colloquium, ■ mation class studies. ■ for news articles. Maintain and visit the chapel July 20, interest Evangelical Theological Seminary, update mailing list for newsletter in United Brethren and origins at Two groups scheduled tours of Myerstown. Odds and Ends Long’s Barn. Boehm’s Chapel during 2012-2013; Sponsored ad in annual ETS ■ “We are Brethren” presenta- students from Garrett Evangelical banquet program. ■One memorial service was held ■ Theological Seminary, Illinois and in the chapel in 2013. tion Aug 19, as part of the early a local group of Red Hat Ladies. Financial contributions ■Chapel participated in the first churches program sponsored by Out-of-state visitors included LUMINA, Lancaster; Rawlins- Willow Valley Parade in May. Lancaster Mennonite Historical those traveling from 13 states. ville Camp Meeting. ■Met with Hans Hess descendants Society at New Holland Retire- Community outreach Meetings for annual cleanup and main- ment Community. ■Sponsored ad in annual Confer- Executive director attended tenance Hess/Boehm cemetery. ■Two fall weddings. Museum Council of Lancaster (Burial site of Jacob Böhm, immi- ■Apple Festival: Saturday, Oct. 12, County business and marketing grant, Martin’s father). Volunteers 9 a.m.-3 p.m. meetings; bimonthly meetings of are needed for September cem- ■Advent program: Sunday, Dec. Eastern PA Conference Commis- etery clean-up, Boehm’s Chapel 1, 3 p.m. Contact Boehm’s Chapel us Society main- sion on Archives and History; responsibility. Thank you for allowing me the ains a website: yearly business meeting for Hans ■Maintaining contact with sev- privilege to serve Boehm’s Chapel www.boehmschapel.org/ Hess Cemetery upkeep. eral Boehm descendants, recently Society. You can also contact Execu- Membership visited with Lawrence Beam in Respectfully submitted, tive Director Dolores Myers at: Membership for 2012-2013 Stevensville, Canada. Dolores Myers [email protected]. totaled 154. Current memberships Also pursuing Böhm DNA Executive Director 6 FALL 2013 Boehm’s Chapel Society newsletter

By Dolores Myers were Martin aged 11 years; Henry, 9 years; Maria, 4; and Executive Director Abraham, 1. We do not know Boehm’s Chapel Society the illness. They are buried in Bits and pieces from first- the old Hess/Boehm graveyard. hand accounts, relating to the Eve Boehm: At that time Eve was 35 years of life story of Martin Boehm, have age. A second son named Martin been documented in diaries was born two years later, but he penned by several of Martin’s es- also died at the age of 5. Five teemed peers, including Christian Home-fires years later, at the age of 45 years, Newcomer and . Eve gave birth to her last child, Additional information relating a second son named Henry. He to the Boehm family is included lived to the age of 100 years, 6 in an account, titled “Reminis- months and became the traveling cences,” written by Martin’s son, kept burning companion of the revered Francis Henry Boehm. Asbury. Very little has been mentioned Per records at the Lancaster about Martin’s wife, Eve Steiner County Courthouse, when Mar- Boehm, although she played an tin and Eve sold various parcels of important role in the Boehm land to sons and daughters, Eve story and the early Methodist was not able to sign her name. Church in Lancaster County. She always “made her mark.” Eve Steiner was born on However, per his will, Martin Christmas day 1734, a daugh- bequeathed to Eve any of his ter of John and Catherine books, which she chose to take Brenneman Steiner. Eve’s with the remainder to be distrib- childhood years were most likely uted to his four living children. spent on a farm near the village of At the time of his death, Martin’s New Danville, Pequea Township, inventory listed 68 books and two Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. large family Bibles. At the inven- (Additional information on the Ashley Bridgeman plays Eve Boehm during the “Stories of the tory, taken following Eve Boehm’s homestead of Eve Steiner Boehm Stones” event held in the Boehm’s cemetery. Below, the Hess/ death in 1822, it appears she had appears in an article on the next Boehm graveyard where Eve’s children are buried. retained all of Martin’s books page.) for her personal use and had, in Henry, son of Martin and tertained at the house. fact, increased the number to 77. Eve Boehm, briefly described It was not uncommon Perhaps Eve was able to read, but his father’s appearance in his for great meetings to had never learned to write either memoirs, “Reminiscences,” but last 2 or 3 days. The in German or English. did not provide any physical de- primary goal of the Author E. Jennifer Monaghan scription of his mother. Per “The great meetings was to relates in “Learning to Read and Brenneman History,” by Albert evangelize and lead Write in Colonial America,” “For H. Gerberich, 1938, Eve’s mother, others to Christ. the most part, religious motives Catherine Brenneman, was said With the passing of underlay reading instruction in to have red hair that fascinated time, Martin felt led colonial America, while secular the local Native Americans. It is to host gatherings on motives led to writing instruc- mere speculation if that trait was weekdays as well as the tion. passed along to daughter Eve. Sabbath. Eventually he In “Reminiscences,” Eve’s felt led to minister to The families of both Eve Stein- Martin’s testimony following his youngest child, Henry wrote that er and Martin Boehm adhered to the German-speaking colonists his mother had much to do in conversion experience. and who had settled the Anabaptist faith and attended After Eve listened to Martin molding his character and shap- the local Mennonite congrega- outside Lancaster County. He proclaim the peace and joy he ing his destiny. tion. It seems a simple deduction traveled into Virginia and Mary- received, having confessed his He stated that he never forgot that Martin Boehm and Eve land and was considered one sins and praying for the assurance how he heard his mother praying Steiner were introduced to each of the most recognized Ger- out loud and mentioning his other amidst the fellowship of of a personal relationship with man-speaking evangelicals. His Christ, she also accepted the call name in her prayers. Henry their church family. travels began prior to 1767 and described her as a noble and of the Holy Spirit and accepted On June 5, 1753, Eve Steiner, increased with time. beloved mother. aged 18, and Martin Boehm, aged Christ into her life. Eve’s name is During Martin’s absence, Eve In Rev. Abram Sangrey’s 27, were married. recorded as one of the first in the would have remained at home book, titled, “Martin Boehm,” he Martin recorded the event in neighborhood to join the Meth- to manage the children and the states, “ in Lancaster the family Bible, “My housewife odist class, held in the Boehm farm. By 1767 Eve had six chil- County began at Boehms. To Eva Bemin was born in Decem- home, in 1775. dren ranging in ages from 2 to 12 this place the early Methodist ber 1734. We were married the Eve encouraged the use of to care for and would have been preachers came and found a 5th day of June 1753.” (Mar- their home, as a place “given to expecting their seventh child. hearty welcome, for Martin,’’ (and tin spelled his surname three hospitality” for “house meetings.” Eve had to deal with the severe here needs to be inserted and Eve different ways within the family When the house proved too grief of losing several of her Boehm), were “earnest in the pur- Bible records, Böhm, Beam and small to hold those gathered, the children in close succession. An pose to advance the Kingdom of Bem. The “in” attached to Bem barn was used for the assembly. illness claimed the lives of four Christ and ready to open the way indicates a feminine ending.) It is recorded that at the “great of the Boehm children between for all who came in Christ’s name Eve was the first to hear meetings” 50-100 people were en- Sept. 8 and Sept. 16, 1769. They as bearers of joyful tidings.”■ Boehm’s Chapel Society newsletter FALL 2013 7

Danville Mennonite Church are few clues concerning its 18th situated. This land was to the century origins. A few elements northwest of the land granted to do remain that clearly suggest re- the original Pequea Settlement use from earlier structures. The Anabaptists. kitchen wing exhibited a first floor Eve Steiner’s parents, John and joist system composed of hewn Catherine Brenneman Steiner timbers, which were grooved purchased 150 acres of land near along the sides. These grooves New Danville from Catherine’s were originally fitted with narrow father, Melchior Brenneman, on oak paling boards. After the March 26, 1730 for 16 pounds. boards were fit into the grooves, In 2001, Dr. and Mrs. John S. perpendicular to the joint, a mix- Shenk, Gloria Hocking, sister of ture of clay, stones, and rye straw Dr. Shenk, and Clarke Hess, would be spread on top of them. Lancaster County historian and This mixture, typically about four member of the Historical Pres- inches in thickness, would serve ervation Trust, examined two as a moisture barrier between Pequea Township homesteads in the damp cellar and the living an attempt to locate the dwelling quarters above. of the Steiner family. Interest in In the second floor of the determining the location of the kitchen wing there is a four-panel John Steiner home stemmed door with thumbnail molding. from Dr. Shenk’s connection to This door was obviously salvaged the Steiner/Stoner family. from an earlier structure. Its Research as to the location of style suggests that it likely dates to the Steiner homestead, com- 1750-1780. pleted by Dr. Shenk, seemed to conflict with the supposition The surviving tax lists, notably of Samuel S. Wenger as printed the 1798 Glass Tax and the in the previously mentioned 1815 Direct Tax, offer important issue of Pennsylvania Mennonite information concerning late 18th Eve Steiner’s Heritage. Shenk proposed that and early 19th century structures. John Stoner’s original home- Both descriptions agree with Jacob stead was west of New Danville Stoner/Steiner’s will of 1782, rather than southeast along New (John Stoner’s son Jacob inherited childhood home Danville Pike, as proposed by his father’s property), which men- By Dolores Myers published in Vol. XI, No1, Jan Wenger. Following inspection tions that his house was of part Executive Director 1988, Pennsylvania Mennonite of both residences, Clarke Hess stone and part wood and that the Heritage, Hans Steiner became Boehm’s Chapel Society concurred with the findings of widow, (Catherine Brenneman a Mennonite . Wenger Dr. Shenk Steiner), was to have use of the Eve Steiner Boehm’s heritage suggested that Steiner possibly wooden portion. Because Stoner comprises ancestors with deep After examining the outside served the Hess and Hammer of the property, down a lane gave his widow rights to occupy spiritual convictions, willing to Creek District in Lancaster to the west of New Danville, the wooden portion without stand firm in their Anabaptist County, or districts in Lebanon Clarke Hess concluded that of specifically mentioning rights to faith while facing the persecu- or northern Chester counties. the two sections of the present the kitchen, I would suggest that tions that took place in 17th Wenger stated that definitive day house, the stone part had at that time the house consisted century Switzerland. Steiner/Stoner records were been built first and the wooden of two parts. A 1½ story stone Paternal ancestors, Hans difficult to locate. part had been added later. Hess house adjoining a 1½ story log and Anna Steiner, resided near The European Brönnimann/ believed a log structure had house and that each had its own the villages of Röthenbach and Brenneman history is equally been the original dwelling but kitchen area. This house had Eggiwil, Canton Bern, Switzer- interwoven with that of the there was no concrete evidence been expanded to be a two-family land. Per an early Steiner/Stoner Anabaptist persecution in remaining. dwelling. history, “The Exiles-A Narra- Switzerland. Eve’s maternal Following the inspection of The foundation of the kitchen tive of Years Ago,” by German great-grandfather, Melchior the interior of the house, Hess wing exhibits several character- Mennonite pastor Matthias Pohl, Brenneman, the exile, was spelled out his finding in istics that lead me to believe that because they refused to renounce imprisoned in the Castle of Thun a letter to Dr. Shenk. The this foundation once supported their beliefs, Hans and Anna in 1659 for refusing to denounce drawings by John S. Shenk II the original structure. It was a Steiner were forced to flee to the his faith and later exiled to and portions of the Hess letter one-and-a-half story Germanic German Palatinate following the Griesheim, Germany. are used with permission of Mrs. log house. The proportions and confiscation of their home and Eve’s grandfather, Melchior John Shenk and Clarke Hess. position of the excavated and impending persecution. Pohl Brenneman, the pioneer, was an Clarke Hess’s letter to Dr. unexcavated portions of the cellar, states Hans Steiner became an Anabaptist minister and early John S. Shenk: as well as the position of both the Anabaptist minister. The couple settler in present day Pequea Analyzing the structures interior and exterior cellar stairs, later moved to the Netherlands Township, Lancaster County. located on the farm is a difficult coupled with the overall dimen- before emigrating to Pennsyl- Melchior received a patent on task. It appears highly likely that sions of the wing, suggest that vania. November 13, 1717 for 500 acres a house occupied the site prior to the first structure was a classic Per the research of the of land, on part of which the 1750, perhaps as early as 1730. late Samuel Stoner Wenger, village of New Danville and New The existing house structure offers More EVE Page 8 8 FALL 2013 Boehm’s Chapel Society newsletter 8 FALL 2013 Boehm’s Chapel Society newsletter All in the family In photo at near right, Boehm All“cousins,” in fromthe left, family Rob InBeam, photo Michigan, at near right, Evelyn Boehm “cousins,”Chaffer, fromNew York,left, RobLawrence Beam, Michigan,Ontario, and Evelyn Noel Chaffer,Grant, Florida, New York,meet forLawrence the Beam,first time Ontario, in Brockport, and Noel N.Y. Grant,at the Erie Florida, Canal. meet Note for the the firstfamily time resemblance. in Brockport, At far N.Y. atright, the ErieMary Canal. Miller, Note of Ohio, the familyand children, resemblance. Tara and At Mifar- right,chael, Maryincluded Miller, a visit of Ohio,to the andchapel children, in their Tara vacation and Mi plans.- chael,They areincluded descended a visit through to the chapelJacob Boehm. in their vacation plans. They are descended through Jacob Boehm.

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have constructed this portion.) It consisting of: to fail. On this tract is a thriving was larger than the existing log “No 1. A plantation on tract ORCHARD of a variety of choice Eve: havehouse, constructed and possibly this also portion.) included It ofconsisting land situated of: in the said fruitto fail. tress On and this 14 tract acres is aof thriving it are wasa central larger cooking than the fireplace. existing log County “No 1. adjoining A plantation land ofon David tract first-rateORCHARD timberland. of a variety ofThe choice soil Eve:Finding her house, The and barn possibly would alsohave included likely ofBook, land Martin situated Harnish, in the said Nos. 2 isfruit limestone tress and in 14 a high acres state of it of are areplaced central ancooking earlier fireplace. log “bottom Countyand 3 land adjoining of John land Landis, of David the cultivation,first-rate timberland. without any brokenThe soil childhoodFinding her home barn,” The an barn early would barn stylehave likelythat Book,Long Lane Martin and Harnish, the Conestoga Nos. 2 land,is limestone and is dividedin a high into state conve of - From Page 7 replacedclearly predates an earlier the log“Swisser “bottom andCentre 3 land road, of containingJohn Landis, 160 the nientcultivation, fields withoutwith good any fences. broken A childhood home barn,”barns” anin earlythis region. barn style that Longacres andLane 12 and perches the Conestoga strict runland, of and water is divided passes throughinto conve the- three-roomFrom Page continental7 log house clearly Following predates the the death “Swisser of Jacob Centremeasure. road, The containing improvements 160 on farmnient aboutfields 12with acres good of whichfences. A with a central cooking fireplace. Stoner,barns” in(1763-1845), this region. the farm acresNo. 1 andare a12 large perches and convenientstrict arerun meadow. of water passes Cattle throughare supplied the three-roomThe house continentalwas likely constructed log house was Following advertised the for death sale on of SepJacob- measure.Stone and TheLOG improvements HOUSE, a large on withfarm waterabout in12 6 acres or 7 fieldsof which and with1730-1750 a central by Johncooking Stoner fireplace. who Stoner,tember (1763-1845),12, 1846 in the the Lancaster farm No.Swisser 1 are Barn, a large Wagon and convenient Shed, Corn fromare meadow. the rest ofCattle the fieldsare supplied is easy Thedied inhouse 1750. was likely constructed wasHerald advertised and Examiner. for sale on Sep- StoneCrib, Ciderand LOG House, HOUSE, Hog pen, a large a accesswith water to water in 6 foror 7the fields cattle.” and 1730-1750 It appears by likelyJohn Stonerthat in who the tember “On 12,Wednesday 1846 in the the Lancaster 16th of SwisserWash and Barn, Spring Wagon House Shed, and Corn an from The the painting rest of the was fields devel -is easy died1760-1775 in 1750. period, a larger one– HeraldSeptember and nextExaminer. on the premis- Crib,arched Cider cellar. House, With Hogsprings, pen, the a opedaccess by to Dr. water John for S. the Shenk cattle.” II to and It –a appears –half story likely stone that inhouse the es. “OnWill Wednesdaybe sold at public the 16th venue of Washwater ofand which Spring is conveyedHouse and to an recreate The howpainting the Steiner/Stonerwas devel- 1760-1775was constructed period, adjoining a larger theone– Septemberto the highest next bidder, on the the premis Real - archedthe buildings, cellar. furnishingWith springs, run the- homesteadoped by Dr. may John have S. Shenk appeared II to andlog house –a –half on thestory rear stone wall, house to the es.estate Will of beJacob sold Stoner, at public of Cones venue- waterning pumps of which before is conveyed the house, to withrecreate additions how the made Steiner/Stoner to the waswest constructedof the log portion. adjoining (Jacob the totoga the Township highest bidder, dec’d, pursuantthe Real thebarnyard buildings, and archedfurnishing cellar, run - househomestead and barn may overhave theappeared period logStoner, house brother on the of rear Eve, wall, would to the estateto his lastof Jacob will andStoner, testament, of Cones - ningwhich pumps have never before been the house,known ofwith approximately additions made 100 toyears. the ■ west of the log portion. (Jacob toga Township dec’d, pursuant barnyard and arched cellar, house and barn over the period Stoner, brother of Eve, would to his last will and testament, which have never been known of approximately 100 years.■