Name/Title
A Compilation of Squire Thon's Extracts, Selected From Diaries Covering A Period of Nearly Half A CenturyEntry/Object ID
2023.17.1Description
Squire Charles Thon was born in Germany in 1807. He came to America in 1832, settling in the Lancaster. In 1847, he began keeping a diary of his life and experiences in Lancaster County, PA and continued it through 1888. on his life in Lancaster County, PA, for 41 years, from 1847 - 1888. His title Squire came from his service as a Justice of the Peace for Lancaster Township from 1846 to 1871. During his lifetime, he travelled throughout the county and the diary includes descriptions of the many events he witnessed and the people he met.Collection
Gary T. Hawbaker CollectionDimensions
Height
7 inWidth
5 inDepth
1/2 inBook Details
Author
Charles ThonEditor
Gary T. HawbakerVolume/Number/Issue
Reprint and Index by Gary T. HawbakerEdition
ReprintPublisher
New Era Steam Book and Job PrintPlace Published
City
LancasterState
PennsylvaniaCountry
United StatesContinent
North AmericaDate Published
1993Time Period
19th Century, 20th CenturyDate Printed
1993Publication Language
EnglishCreate Date
September 12, 2023Update Date
December 6, 2023