Category Archives: Catholics

York WASP comes home

Posted on May 5, 2012 by june lloyd

One of my posts not too long ago contained a link to the story of Mary Reineberg Buchard, a young podiatrist from York. Mary had developed a love for flying small airplanes locally, so when she heard about the World … Continue reading →

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Original document reveals more about York widow

Posted on July 23, 2011 by june lloyd

My last post was on Barbara Smith/Schmidt/Schmith (c.1724-1798), the affluent widow who left nearly her entire estate to the Lutheran congregation [now Christ Lutheran Church] in York, including the funds specifically designated to purchase an organ. That organ, the last … Continue reading →

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York’s Barbara Smith unusual 18th century woman

Posted on July 17, 2011 by june lloyd

The legacy (or bequest) of widow Barbara Smith Joseph Smith left a sizable amount of property and other assets to his widow, Barbara Smith, when he died in 1784. He also left funds to the Catholic congregation in Lancaster and … Continue reading →

Posted in 1780s, 1790s, 1800s, Catholics, churches, estates, Lutherans, Moravians, music, Roman Catholics, Universal York, York City, York County | 1 Comment