Category Archives: Moravians

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 →

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York Widow’s 1798 Inventory Shows People Had a Lot of Stuff 200 Years Ago

Posted on June 29, 2011 by june lloyd

York County Heritage Trust’s free summer organ concerts on the Tannenberg organ are held every Friday from 12:15 to 12:45 beginning Friday, July 8. They will continue through July and August, thanks to the York Chapter, American Guild of Organists. … Continue reading →

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York Moravian Christmases

Posted on December 19, 2007 by june lloyd

Lewis Miller Drawing of a York County Pennsylvania German Christmas Tree In December 1867, the Gazette reported: “FESTIVAL– The Moravians are now holding a festival at Washington Hall for the benefit of their new church. They have the largest and … Continue reading →

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