Lieut. Col. Jacob Reed: Proceedings at the Dedication of the Monument Erected to His Memory in Franconia Township, Pennsylvania, Under the Auspices of the Historical Society of Montgomery County, Penn - Hardcover

W. H. Reed

 
9780265778685: Lieut. Col. Jacob Reed: Proceedings at the Dedication of the Monument Erected to His Memory in Franconia Township, Pennsylvania, Under the Auspices of the Historical Society of Montgomery County, Penn
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0265778689 ISBN 13: 9780265778685
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Honoring a Revolutionary Era Leader and Local History

This volume records the dedication of a monument to Lieut. Col. Jacob Reed in Franconia Township, Pennsylvania, and offers a vivid look at early local life. It blends ceremonial proceedings with detailed notes on families, land, and community institutions from the colonial era onward, grounded in archival material.

The book presents a portrait of a region shaped by families like the Leidys and Reeds, their land holdings, tannery trades, and church affiliations. It weaves together biographical sketches, place names, and milestones that illuminate how a small township helped shape the broader story of the American Revolution and its aftermath.

  • Names and lineages of prominent Hatfield and Franconia families.
  • Accounts of land purchases, tanneries, and early settlements.
  • Context for the dedication ceremony and its historical significance.
  • References to regional churches, militia history, and local governance.

Ideal for readers of local history, genealogical research, and those curious about the tangible memory of the Revolution in Pennsylvania.


The book is a richly detailed, documentary-style work that speaking to both scholars and community-minded readers.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0265778689
ISBN 13 
9780265778685
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
266