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Joe Farrell, Joe Farley, and Lawrence Knorr have traveled across the eastern USA to the graves of over 200 founding fathers (and mothers) responsible for the birth of the United States of America. Included in this first volume are biographies and grave information for 53 of these luminaries who made significant contributions to the Revolutionary cause.¿

Biographies of famous people buried in Pennsylvania who participated in the Battle of Gettysburg are the focus of this localized edition of Keystone Tombstones. Farrell and Farley have combed Pennsylvania to bring you the most entertaining tales about interesting people buried in Pennsylvania. Included in this volume: Introduction by Lawrence KnorrJohn Fulton Reynolds: A True American HeroGeorge G. Meade: The Old Snapping TurtleWinfield S. Han...

Pennsylvania is rich in Civil War history. Gettysburg was the climactic battle of the war, and many of the Keystone State's citizens were involved, whether as common soldiers, officers, politicians, or citizens. This special edition of the Keystone Tombstones series focuses on those persons interred in Pennsylvania who played an interesting role in the Civil War. Farrell, Knorr, and Farley have combed the Keystone State to bring you the most i...

Joe Farrell, Joe Farley, and Lawrence Knorr are back with more interesting biographies and unusual tombstones. Included in this volume: Enoch Brown Massacre Rhoads Opera House Fire General Braddock Conrad Weiser Shikellamy Donora Smog H J Heinz Daniel Drawbaugh Ted Van Kirk Henry Clay Frick Arnold Palmer Owen Roberts Herbert Morrison Betty James Bud Dwyer Florence Foster Jenkins Joseph Priestley Sid Vicious Gia Carangi Billy Heath Frederick Ta...

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Joe Farrell, Joe Farley, and Lawrence Knorr have traveled across the eastern USA to the graves of over 200 founding fathers (and mothers) responsible for the birth of the United States of America. This special volume about Pennsylvania includes those that lived, worked, and or died in Pennsylvania. Included in this volume are biographies and grave information for 44 of these luminaries who made significant contributions to the Revolutionary ca...

Joe Farrell, Joe Farley, and Lawrence Knorr have traveled across the eastern USA to the graves of over 200 Founding Fathers (and Mothers) responsible for the birth of the United States of America. Included in this first volume are biographies and grave information for 51 of these luminaries who made significant contributions to the Revolutionary cause.In this volume: George Washington Abigail Adams John Adams William Blount Aaron Burr Daniel C...

Who is the winningest left-handed pitcher in Philadelphia baseball history? Who is the winningest left-handed pitcher in American League history? Who is third in wins all-time among left-handed starters? Who threw more shutouts than any left-handed pitcher in baseball history? Few know the answer is Edward Stewart Plank, also known as "Gettysburg Eddie." Born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, only a dozen years after the bloody Civil War battle, Ed...

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The Youngest Player in American League History Carl Scheib, from Gratz, PA, was a young farm boy of 16 who was signed to a major league contract by Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Athletics. Carl enjoyed 11 years in the major leagues, interrupted by his service in World War II. When he made his first appearance in 1943, he was the youngest player in modern major league history. The following season, Joe Nuxhall of the National League's Cincinn...