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Sketch of the Early History of Lititz
The excerpt traces Lititz life from 1764 to 1770 with notes on bread baking naturalization and tax appeals, the Bell being rung, frontier attacks near Bethel, inn ventures, schools, fire inspectors, severe snows, wool carding, parish offerings, and local trades. It records deployments to Lancaster, bear sightings, pastoral visits, store management, church governance, and fire safety measures shaping the growing community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas
Lancaster
Lititz
Philadelphia
Paxton Bo
Andrew Horn
John Klein
Iebvon
Bethel
Morn
Brethren Grosch
Thomas
St. Mar Chur
Frey
Meidelberg
North Carolina
Crosch
Unity
Brother Grube
Manheim
Payne
Bethlehem
Francke
Tuancaster
Kiesel
Tn Avvil
Sproge
Ander
Gemeinhaus
Bis
Shere
Ple