Henry Frank Eshleman papers, 1873-1945.

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Henry Frank Eshleman papers, 1873-1945.

Notebooks, ledgers, manuscripts, scrapbooks, and correspondence.

8 boxes ; 20 x 27 x 30 cm. or smaller.

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Eshleman, H. Frank (Henry Frank), 1869-1953

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Henry Frank Eshleman was an attorney and local historian from Lancaster, Pa. He was born near Marticville, Lancaster County in 1869, educated in county schools, and attended Millersville State Normal School graduating in 1890. He later entered the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and received a law degree in 1894. Eshleman passed the Lancaster County Bar in October of 1894 and began his own law practice soon afterwards. He was a prolific writer of history and was one of the founders of the La...

Brosius, Marriott, 1843-1901

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Marriott Brosius was born in Colerain Township, Lancaster County, Pa. on Mar. 7, 1843. He attended the common schools and Thomas Baker's academy in Colerain Township. In October of 1861, he enlisted as a private in Company K, 97th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. He was severely wounded at Green Plain, Va. and was honorably discharged in Dec. 1864. He was later commissioned a second lieutenant for bravery on the field of battle. After the war, he attended Millersville Normal School (1865-1866)...