Noteworthy Individuals
Updated 08/19/2023
"Noteworthy Individuals" is a section devoted to those residents of the Auburn area who were, in some manner, especially distinctive during their lives here. Whether they were famous for political or military achievements, successful entrepreneurs or even infamous "characters" due to their quirks or eccentric behavior, they deserve mention on this page. Obviously, due to the nature of this page, the guidelines are vague and entries may not be all inclusive, so if you know of any individual from the Auburn area which you feel should be included in this section, please notify us with the details.
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List of Noteworthy Individuals Listed on this Webpage:
(note: Alphabetic listing by surname, first name for ease of reference)
BERGER, Frederick "Fred" J.
BERGER, Sylvia Ann
BOHR, Brian
BORKEY, Ida J.
BORKEY, Mark A.
BROWN, Frank Luther "Brownie"
CARL, Robert
FAUST, David
FILBERT, Mary L. Lehman
FREDERICI, Aaron Krause
FRY, David
HARTMANN, Regina
HAWKINS, Roy
HAY, William
JONES, Wellington
LEININGER, Regina
LINDEMUTH, Joseph H. (also spelled Lindenmuth or Lindermuth)
MORGAN, Jacob Sr. (Captain - later Colonel)
MORRISON, Joseph
MOYER, Samuel K.
NAGLE, Albert "Turk" Israel
NICOLA, G. A.
QUAIL, Charles Edward Sr.
REINERT, Chad
REIS, Tara
REPPERT, Henry "Cappy"
SCHULTZ, Annie Templin Reber
SCHWENK, Diane L. Wike Skinner
SOWERS-ADLER, Corinna
STALLER, Leroy "Scrappy" A.
WENRICH, Luke
BERGER, Sylvia Ann
BOHR, Brian
BORKEY, Ida J.
BORKEY, Mark A.
BROWN, Frank Luther "Brownie"
CARL, Robert
FAUST, David
FILBERT, Mary L. Lehman
FREDERICI, Aaron Krause
FRY, David
HARTMANN, Regina
HAWKINS, Roy
HAY, William
JONES, Wellington
LEININGER, Regina
LINDEMUTH, Joseph H. (also spelled Lindenmuth or Lindermuth)
MORGAN, Jacob Sr. (Captain - later Colonel)
MORRISON, Joseph
MOYER, Samuel K.
NAGLE, Albert "Turk" Israel
NICOLA, G. A.
QUAIL, Charles Edward Sr.
REINERT, Chad
REIS, Tara
REPPERT, Henry "Cappy"
SCHULTZ, Annie Templin Reber
SCHWENK, Diane L. Wike Skinner
SOWERS-ADLER, Corinna
STALLER, Leroy "Scrappy" A.
WENRICH, Luke
Berger, Frederick "Fred" J. -
Frederick "Fred" J. Berger was born circa 1915. He was the son of Andrew Berger and Lillian Wildermuth Berger. Fred married Auburn native Ida R. Kramer. Fred was a semi-professional pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Athletics during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Fred died in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania in 1999. He is interred beside his wife within the Memorial Park Cemetery, Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
Berger, Sylvia Ann -
Sylvia Ann Berger was born on October 1, 1942. She was the daughter of Jay G. Berger and Edna A. Berger. Although almost certainly viewed as an exceptional child in the eyes of her parents, there was nothing unique about this young girl during the first few years of her life. When Sylvia was seven years old, she was in the hospital recovering from an infected heel after experiencing a broken leg. At that time, doctors announced that Sylvia apparently was genetically different than the vast majority of people. Sylvia had a rare genetic condition in which her body was immune to pain. Simply put, Sylvia could not experience the sensation of pain or injury. This condition is considered to be one of the rarest in medical science. The condition had been detected about three years prior when Sylvia had broken her arm. This genetic disorder can be passed between familial members. Although this trait may seem like a blessing in disguise, it can be a serious or even life-threatening condition. Pain is a biological warning system that something is causing injury to our bodies. To be incapable of sensing pain, we may subject our bodies to increased risk of damage or death. Sylvia's younger sister, who also was afflicted with the condition, had died the prior year from peritonitis. She had swallowed a pin and because of the inability to feel pain, the parents were unaware of the child's mishap until it had tragically caused her death. Although Sylvia died relatively young on January 26, 1998 at the age of 45, the cause of her death is unknown at this time. |
Bohr, Brian -
A Marine Infantry Captain while assigned to "India Battery; 14th Marines; Reading, PA" during the Persian Gulf War (1991), his unit conducted a mission in which they successfully captured 14 Iraqi soldiers. Upon his return to Auburn, he was recognized with a parade thrown in his honor. Brian is the first "Noteworthy Citizen" to join the Auburn Area Historical Society as a Lifetime Member. |
Borkey, Ida F. -
Born on December 10, 1902, Ida Borkey spent the majority of her life promoting and spreading Christianity. Ida served as a missionary for forty-four years. She is believed to have actually passed away on December 1, 1979 but her grave marker indicates her date of death as 1980. She is interred within the Auburn Church of God Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Auburn, Schuylkill County, PA. |
Borkey, Mark A. -
Mark A. Borkey was born July 4, 1903. In 1918, fifteen year old Mark approached Auburn's Reverend Edris with a plea to start a Boy Scout Troop. Unfortunately, the troop only lasted three years. At age twenty three, a Boy Scout troop in Auburn was organized and Mark was the Assistant Scout Master. By 1933, an energetic and charismatic thirty-year old Mark Borkey was appointed Scout Master of the Auburn Boy Scouts (Troop 117). Everyone who knew Mark also knew he was devoted to the Boy Scout Troop, but no-one could have accurately predicted just how dedicated he was. Mark's time as a Scout Leader lasted an amazing fifty-five years (until he was eighty six years old)! Due to his unfaltering loyalty to the scout troop, the boy scout lodge which was constructed in 1960 was officially renamed the Mark Borkey Scout Lodge in his honor. Mark passed away on October 8, 1993 and is interred within the St. John's Church Cemetery located adjacent to Rt. 895 east of Auburn, Schuylkill County, PA. |
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Brown, Frank Luther "Brownie" -
Frank Luther Brown was born on January 5, 1870 in Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA. He was the son of Henry "Harry" A. Brown and Regina M. Kemmerer Brown. He was a brother to J. Harry Brown. Frank began working in drug stores and/or pharmacies as early as 1885 at the age of fifteen. Frank L. Brown attended the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. In a periodical titled "First Century of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, 1821 -1921, the records state that Frank L. Brown's college thesis was titled "Suppositories". Frank married Emma Marie Naegele/Nagel/Nagele Brown on June 14, 1893. They had the following children: Frank Melanchthon Brown, Luther Adolphus Brown and Miriam Brown (who died in infancy). Remainng married to his wife for over fifty years, Frank was devoted to both his family and his community. Frank was a one-time roommate of the son of Senator Charles Edward Quail, Sr., of Auburn. During the coal strike of 1902, Frank entered into a correspondence with the Senator inquiring about obtaining a supply of river coal that had washed up from the river bed (Senator Quail is believed to have also owned at least one coal washery near Auburn). During this correspondence, Senator Quail tasked Frank with finding a purchaser for the pharmacy business at Auburn, which resulted in Frank purchasing the business himself. Frank established a thriving pharmacy at what is now identified as 213 Market Street, Auburn. Apparently at some point in the past, his business location was identified as 210 Market Street, Auburn, even though he was always in the same structure (see advertisement pictured below). When or why the street addresses changed is uncertain at this time. Frank was one of Auburn’s most gifted citizens. He established “Brown’s Pharmacy” at this location, where as a registered pharmacist he created (sometimes using a mortar and pestle) and/or sold such delightful remedies as “Brown’s Cuticream; Brown's Mixture; Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root Kidney, Liver and Bladder Remedy; Fine Tooth Powders; Florida Water; Knoxa Tablets; Korn Kure; Neutro – A guaranteed headache cure; Norwegian Cod Liver Oil; Pabst's Okay Specific - Cures Positively and Without Fail Gonorrhea and Gleet; 666 - A Laxative and a Tonic; and Tri-Dee Corn Solvent". Frank's motto was “Purity, Accuracy and Reliability”. The pharmacy also sold such products as boric acid, camphorated oil, candy, cigars, distilled extract of witch hazel, glycerin, ice cream, Kodak and other brand camera and photographic supplies, magazines, newspapers, perfumes, periodicals, quick-action gas and dyspepsia tablets, school supplies, sodas, stationary, sulfer, tincture of iodine and toilet articles. Frank carried that same sense of perfection and attention to detail into his hobby of photography. He was an avid amateur photographer who recorded many of the historical sites of Auburn on film. Frank also used many of these pictures to produce scenic Post Cards of Auburn and its people. Most of his Post Cards are still in existence today and are considered collectors' items. Thanks in part to Frank’s prodigious efforts, over 250 different Post Cards exist in which the topic of the card is dedicated to either the residents, or the town, of Auburn, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. He also served as a notary public. An undated and unsourced news snippet states "Frank L. Brown, the druggist, has purchased a four horse power water motor and will hereafter make ice cream with that power." A second undated and unsourced news snippet states "Frank L. Brown, the pharmacist and newsdealer, opened his ice cream parlors and soda fountain for the season last Saturday". A third undated and unsourced item stated that "Doc" Brown compounded medicines with a mortar and pestle and served delicious sodas at marble-topped tables. An advertisement in a 1939 Auburn High School playbook contains the following script "Everything that is ugly is made nice - Everything that is bitter is made sweet - All your aches and pains disappear - When you visit Brown's Pharmacy - Auburn". (Editor's note: Frank L. Brown either had an exaggerated belief in the curative properties of his products or he chose to use hyperbole in his advertising). Frank L. "Brownie" Brown died in the Lemos B. Warne Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA on August 12, 1948. His residence was in Auburn at that time. His immediate cause of death was listed as "apoplexy" due to arteriosclerosis and hypertensive heart disease. Other conditions listed on his death certificate (#72895) included chronic fibroid prostate and stricture of urethra. He was interred within the Riverside Cemetery, Norristown, Montgomery County, PA. POSTCARDS CREATED BY FRANK BROWN
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POSTCARDS CREATED BY FRANK BROWN
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Carl, Robert -
Robert was born on 11/22/1916 in Auburn, Schuylkill County, PA. He was the son of Harry Robert Carl and Elizabeth J. Armbruster Carl. He was a brother of Harrie "Betty" Elizabeth Carl Fail; as well as a step-brother to Bessie Jeanette Carl Stagg and Harry D. Carl (who died at the age of ten years, ten-and-one-half months from pneumonia). Robert joined the Merchant Marines as a teenager; and he served later in both the Navy Reserves and the U.S. Navy. He also served during both World War Two and the Korean War; he obtained the final rank of Captain. Robert married Daphne Naomi Reynolds Carl. Upon leaving the navy, Robert became the owner of a steamship company as well as a Marine Brokerage and Maintenance Company. He later became Special Assistant to the Undersecretary of the navy. In this capacity he made numerous trips to Vietnam, as well as traveled to both the North and South Poles. He received numerous medals and citations to include the Distinguished Service Civilian Medal from the Navy. In 1992, he wrote and published a book titled "Men of the Sea" which pertains to the Merchant Marines. Robert died on 03/08/2002 and was interred within the St. John's Church cemetery, Cemetery Road, Auburn, Schuylkill County, PA. |
Faust, David -
David Faust is believed to have built the first actual house within the proximity of the area that would eventually be named "Auburn". When other individuals began building in the same area, the community was unofficially called "Faustville" for a period of time. |
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Filbert, Mary L. Lehman -
Mary L. Lehman Filbert was born on April 21, 1907 in the village of Newville, Cumberland County, PA. She was the daughter of Ralph H. Lehman and Mary Edna James Lehman. She was a sister to Kathryn Lehman Garland. Mary was a 1925 graduate of Carlisle High School and a 1927 graduate of Shippensburg State University. She was employed as a teacher and as principal of Auburn High School for 27 years, retiring in 1969. Mary married Edward Stuart Filbert. They had a son Frederic Stuart. She was treasurer for 40 years of the South Schuylkill Chapter of Salvation Army. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Auburn; the Schuylkill Haven Women's Club; historical societies in Berks County, Cumberland County and Pine Grove (Schuylkill County) and Lutheran Historical Society. She also was an avid local historian. Due to her fondness of working with children, she wrote a book titled "And then they were there" which told of Native Americans ("Indians") in a format that was easily read by children as well as adults. The book was published in 1972 and Mary Filbert became a "published author". Mary later wrote and published a second book in 1985 titled "The Filbert family of Berks County: Descendants of Johann Samuel Filbert (1710-1786) and Maria Susanna Filbert (1704-1771)". Mary died on November 4, 2002 in the Green Ridge Village, Newville, PA at the age of 95 and is interred within the St. John's Church Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Auburn, Schuylkill County, PA. |
Frederici, Aaron Krause -
A. K. Frederici is believed to have opened and operated a general store at the location of 140 Market Street, Auburn, PA circa 1870s - 1880s. The building later became the site of the Harding store, the Harding and Heffner store, and subsequently the Heffner store. The structure is now a private residence. Aaron Frederici also acted as President for the Auburn Shale Brick Company. He is perhaps best known for serving as a Justice of the Peace for an impressive fifty-three years, the longest term ever served in Pennsylvania. A brief biography featured in a history book of stained glass windows featured in St. John's Church of Auburn. The A. K. Frederici family donated a stained glass window to St. John's Church designated as "Praise Ye - Golden Trumpets". The book states that A. K. Frederici was "a merchant in Auburn, conducting his business at the corner of Market and Second Streets". The biography also states he died in 1932. Based on these clues, we are able to determine the identity of "A. K. Frederici". Aaron Krause "A. K." Frederici was born in Auburn, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania on April 16, 1850. He was the son of Jonas D. Frederici and Anna Kraus Frederici. He was a brother to Anna Catharin Frederici Teter, Daniel Knouse Frederici, Franklin Frederici and Uriah Henry Frederici. He married Ida Rosamund Frederici and was a father to Clarence Jonas Frederici, Edna Aurora Frederici, Herbert Claude Frederici and Ina Alice Frederici. Aaron Krause Frederici died in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania on January 4, 1932. He was interred within the St. John's Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Auburn, Schuylkill County, PA. |
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Fry, David -
A grave marker for David Fry is situated in the Auburn Cemetery located adjacent to Mill Street in Auburn, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The marker is one of approximately one-hundred forty such markers located in what is considered to be Auburn's oldest cemetery. The factor which makes this particular grave marker unique within this cemetery is that the marker indicates that Private David Fry served in the "Colored Infantry" during the Civil War. The Colored Infantry consisted of units of non-c0mmissioned African-American soldiers who were usually led by a Caucasian commissioned officer. Out of the one-hundred eighty known or suspected interments at this location, David Fry is the only known African American interred within the cemetery. David Fry was born circa 1834 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Very little has been found so far regarding David's early life. At some point, he met and married his wife, Hannah Suel Fry. Hannah was born on July 12, 1852 in Maiden Creek, Berks County, PA. She was approximately seventeen years younger than her future husband David. She was the daughter of Perry Suel and Sophia "Sophie" Sharky Suel. She may have been a sister to a Daniel Suel, Perry Suel and Matilda Suel. An unconfirmed notation on the website findagrave.com states that at one point David may have been married to an Elizabeth Kirk Fry but no other records substantiate this claim at t his time. David and Hannah are believed to have had eight children. Those children and their approximate dates of birth were: Harry (c. 1868); John (c. 1877); Irwin (c. 1879); Edward D. (03/30/1885 - 06/21/1954); Mary T. (02/07/1888 - 06/22/1963); Bessie or possibly "Lizzie" (c. 1891); Robert Charles (1892 - 1943) and an unidentified eighth child. At some point, he resided in the Auburn area of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (possibly in Jefferson) with his wife Hannah and their children. In the 1880 census records, Hannah is clearly listed as being "Mulatto" along with two of their three children at that time, John and Irwin. For some reason, their eldest child Harry is listed as being "black". Whether he may have been a child of only one of these two parents and a different parent is uncertain. However, on every other census record found for these individuals, their race is listed as "black" or "colored". David's civilian occupation is listed in the census record as being a "Teamster". A "teamster" is a term used for a person who "drives" a pack of draft animals such as oxen, mule, etc. Considering Auburn's proximity to the Schuylkill Navigation System, more commonly referred to as the "Schuylkill Canal", the probability that David drove animals along the canal tow path is reasonable. According to military records, David enlisted for a three year term in the U.S. Army on July 21, 1863 in Philadelphia, PA. He served as a Private in Company I of the 3rd Regiment of the United States Colored Infantry during the Civil War. His statistics listed him as being 5'11" tall; with dark eyes, black hair and a "light" complexion. His civilian occupation on the military card is listed as "farmer". Yet according to military records, David was utilized as a "teamster" on numerous occasions during his service. David mustered out of the service on October 31, 1865. David died on September 8, 1897 at the age of 63. Hannah was granted a military widow's pension of $8 the following year. Hannah and four of his five children are believed to have moved from the Auburn area to Port Clinton after his death. Hannah died on February 3, 1914 and was interred within the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA. In addition to David's military service, one aspect of interest is the manner in which David Fry was interred within the Auburn Cemetery. In 1897, the year in which David was interred, segregation of races even within cemeteries was a common practice. Some cemeteries would not even consider interment of blacks within a "white" cemetery, while other more "lenient" cemeteries frequently had a section allocated for the "blacks" to keep them separate from the "white" interments. David Fry, Civil War Veteran, was surprisingly but deservedly interred within the all-white cemetery in the midst of the general population with a decent grave marker...an unusual sign of acceptance and respect in a time when such an interment would be highly distinct. Due to the obvious respect in which he had been held, as well as his military service to our country, David is listed on this webpage as a "noteworthy individual" of the Auburn area. NOTE: A special thanks goes to A.A.H.S. Lifetime Member John Bambrick for providing extensive research and information on this topic! |
Hartmann, Regina -
Regina Hartmann was the daughter of Johannes and Mrs. Hartman. In 1755, fifteen "Indians" attacked and killed Mr. Hartmann and his son, then kidnapped the two young daughters. (Mrs. Hartmann had fortunately not been present, having gone to the grist mill with the youngest son at the time of the attack). The older Hartmann girl became too sick to travel, so the Indians tomahawked her and left her body lay in the woods. Two hunters later found the body and gave it a proper burial. Nine years later, Mrs. Hartmann received word that several Caucasian children were found living amongst the "Indians" and taken into the custody of a Colonel Bouquette at Carlisle. By this point, none of the children could speak their original language after having lived amongst the "Indians" for so many years, and Mrs. Hartmann was unable to identify her daughter since she was so young when she was taken and the children had changed so much over the nine years. Just as she was about to give up, the Colonel suggested Mrs. Hartmann say or do something familiar to the child in hopes that the child might recall it and react accordingly. Mrs. Hartmann then began singing a German lullaby which she used to sing to all her children. One of the young "Indian" maidens suddenly burst into tears and Mrs. Hartmann was thus reunited with her long lost daughter. (Some accounts state the the identity of the girl was actually a Regina Leininger rather than Regina Hartmann - see the picture of the tombstone for Regina Leininger). |
Hawkins, Roy James -
Roy James Hawkins was born in Auburn, Schuylkill County, PA on September 7, 1894. He was the son of James H. Hawkins and Hannah Tamsen Mengel Hawkins. He was a brother of May Hawkins Reichert and half-brother of Claude Henry Hawkins. In 1911, he married Lottie Mae Tobias Hawkins. He was the father of Bruce Edmund Hawkins, Helen M. Hawkins Bolton, June Elizabeth Hawkins Huntzinger and Ruth Naomi Hawkins Moyer. Roy was a local boy who played third baseman for the Auburn baseball team. He was considered such a good player that he was given several "workouts" with the Philadelphia Athletics team. Roy died in Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA on March 12, 1965. He is interred within the Schuylkill Haven Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA. |
Hay, William -
William Hay was an immigrant from Scotland who was employed by the Schuylkill Navigation System company to control the canal locks in the area which would eventually be named "Auburn". Since he had residence by the canal and was a well-known character, for a brief period of time the future Auburn area was referred to as "Scotchman's Lock". |
Jones, Wellington -
Wellington Jones was born circa 1832. He was the husband of Mary A. Moyer Jones and a father to Cara Augusta Jones, Fulton Nicholas Jones, Lillie R. Jones Immel and Mary Belle Jones Keller. Wellington is believed to have been one of the first teachers within the Auburn education system. He taught classes in the basement of the "First Bethel" meeting house once located within the Auburn Cemetery grounds near the intersection of what is now Bear Creek Street and Mill Street, Auburn, Schuylkill County, PA. The meeting house was the first official house of worship in the Auburn area and was built during the Fall of 1845 through the Spring of 1846. The structure served as a multi-denominational house of worship for over twenty years before eventually being abandoned circa 1872. Wellington was a Civil War veteran who served as a Captain in two military units. The first unit was his own Independent Pennsylvania Infantry unit. He served within that unit from September 15, 1862 through July 9, 1863. The second period of service ran from February 17th or 23rd (conflicting records), 1864 through June 17, 1864 in Company F, 116th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Infantry. Sixteen men served on the muster roll in the Provost Guard of Captain Wellington Jones' Company. He is listed in the records as having mustered out of the military after having been released on a "Surgeon's Certificate" (medical release). However, some controversy exists over his military service. A Colonel Mulholland is quoted in a book about the History of the 116th PA Regiment that Wellington Jones "disgraced himself" by not having the stomach for battle. Perhaps "not having the stomach" was the reason he was medically discharged from service. An unconfirmed source stated that Wellington Jones may have committed suicide in Washington D.C. on January 14, 1881 by jumping off a bridge while a conflicting source indicates he fell ill on the street and died shortly thereafter. Wellington Jones was interred within the Auburn Church of God cemetery, Cemetery Road, Auburn, Schuylkill County, PA. |
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Leininger, Regina -
Believed to be the real identity of the girl erroneously identified as Regina Hartmann in the legend of her being abducted by "Indians". (see tombstone inscription). The "story" of Regina Hartmann goes as follows: Regina Hartmann was the daughter of Johannes and Mrs. Hartman. In 1755, fifteen "Indians" attacked and killed Mr. Hartmann and his son, then kidnapped the two young daughters. (Mrs. Hartmann had fortunately not been present, having gone to the grist mill with the youngest son at the time of the attack). The older Hartmann girl became too sick to travel, so the Indians tomahawked her and left her body lay in the woods. Two hunters later found the body and gave it a proper burial. Nine years later, Mrs. Hartmann received word that several Caucasian children were found living amongst the "Indians" and taken into the custody of a Colonel Bouquette at Carlisle. By this point, none of the children could speak their original language after having lived amongst the "Indians" for so many years, and Mrs. Hartmann was unable to identify her daughter since she was so young when she was taken and the children had changed so much over the nine years. Just as she was about to give up, the Colonel suggested Mrs. Hartmann say or do something familiar to the child in hopes that the child might recall it and react accordingly. Mrs. Hartmann then began singing a German lullaby which she used to sing to all her children. One of the young "Indian" maidens suddenly burst into tears and Mrs. Hartmann was thus reunited with her long lost daughter. |
Lindemuth, Joseph -
Joseph Lindemuth was born November 12, 1838 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Joseph Lindemuth. He was a husband of Eliza Wingert Lindemuth and a father of Alice V. Lindemuth Fahl, Annie L. Lindemuth, Eddie J. Lindemuth, Emma G. Lindemuth, Horace D. Lindermuth, John H. Lindemuth, Leon C. Lindemuth and Mary Elizabeth Lindemuth Sellers. Jospeh was working as a farmer when he mustered into Company L, 1st PA Cavalry Regiment of the 44th PA Volunteer Infantry on July 30, 1861. He mustered out of military service on September 9, 1864. His military record listed him as 5'10" tall with light-colored hair and blue eyes. He served as the model for the regimental monument placed adjacent to Hancock Avenue, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania which was unveiled September 2, 1890. The monument's cost at the time was approximately $1,500. Joseph returned from the military to the Auburn area. He took employment with the Philadelphia and Reading (P & R) Railroad for which he worked many years, eventually achieving the position of engineer. He died July 5, 1926 in Butler Township, Schuylkill County, PA. He is interred within the Auburn Church of God Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Auburn, Schuylkill County, PA. |
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Morgan, Jacob -
Captain (during his command of Fort Lebanon); later promoted to Colonel; given command of Fort Lebanon by December 5, 1755 and its roster of fifty-three soldiers until circa late 1757; part of Colonel Conrad Weiser's regiment. In Jacob Sr.'s military diary, he has a notation of "sent my son with journal and muster rolls...". A presumption is made that the son he mentioned was that of Jacob Morgan Jr., who definitely would eventually have military experience and who also (later) rose to the rank of Colonel like his father had. Prior to his military service, Jacob Sr. was engaged in farming, but when the French and Indian hostilities arose, he was commissioned as a Captain in 1755 by the provincial government and given command of Fort Lebanon (later renamed Fort William circa 1758 and unofficially called Fort Bohundy after the Bohundy Creek flowing nearby). Pictured on the right is a rendering of Fort Lebanon. This simple picture is considered the most accurate depiction of the fort known to exist currently. The depiction is engraved into a ceremonial powder-horn owned by Captain Jacob Morgan Sr.. During his service at Fort Lebanon, Captain Morgan was presented with a ceremonial powder horn beautifully engraved with such details as his rank and name, depictions of Fort Lebanon and the locations of the nearby Fort Northkill and Fort Henry, and additional scenery and embellishments. Not only is Fort Lebanon depicted in great detail, but other geographic locators are pictured to include "Bohundy Creek" (after which the fort got its unofficial moniker of "Fort Bohundy"), as well as Fort Northkill (approximately eleven miles distance) and Fort Henry (another approximately eleven miles distance from Fort Henry) and the approximated distances between the forts. The etching of Fort Lebanon is so incredibly detailed it even shows the hinges on the doors of the fort. This ceremonial powder horn was authenticated by the Sotheby's Auction House and sold several years ago to Auburn-area historian and enthusiast Harry Fisher, who in an incredible display of generosity and philanthropy, provided the powder horn years later to the Auburn Area Historical Society (AAHS) as a "permanent loan" as long as the society remains a functioning entity. (See the webpage titled "French and Indian War" for more photographs of this powder horn) Captain Jacob Morgan Sr. actively served in military service during the French and Indian War until 1760, when he returned home and resumed farming. For his service, the King of Great Britain proclaimed Jacob Sr. was entitled to 3,000 acres of land in the new colony, but Jacob Sr. did not actively develop the land, instead he willed it to his four surviving children when he died. When the Revolutionary War began, Jacob Sr. was nearly sixty years of age, yet he was selected to represent the county as a delegate to the provincial council, as well as a delegate to the provincial conference and convention. In 1777, he was selected by the council to become Lieutenant of several counties to effectively prosecute the war. By the time he resigned the position in 1780, he was elevated to the rank of Colonel. **************************************************************************** Jacob Morgan Sr. was born November 7, 1716 in Caernarvon, Wales. He emigrated to Pennsylvania sometime prior to 1730; presumably with his parents and any siblings that may have already been born at that time. His father had been surveyed 400 acres of land which included the parcel in which Morgantown, Berks County, PA, (which at the time was part of Chester County) would later be founded. Jacob Sr. would eventually inherit this tract of land from his father circa 1740, upon which he would build a stone house that stands to this date, marked with his and his wife's initials and the date of erection. Jacob Sr. was the son of Thomas Morgan and Elizabeth Abrey Morgan. He was a brother of Francis Morgan and John Morgan. Jacob Sr. married Rachel Piersol Morgan circa 1739 and they had the following children: Benjamine; Jacob Morgan Jr.; Mary Morgan Hudson; Rebecca Morgan Price; and Sarah Morgan Jenkins. For the first period of his life, until he was almost 40 years old, Jacob Sr. was a simple farmer. During the French and Indian War in the mid- to late-1750s, he was commissioned into the military and served admirably. He resigned from military service in 1760 to return to his life as a farmer. On April 24, 1764, Jacob Sr. was commissioned as a Justice of the Peace for the southern district of Berks County. In 1769 Jacob Morgan Sr. came into possession of the 1200-acre tract which his father had willed to Jacob's brother, John. It was on this tract that Jacob Sr. laid out the plat for Morgan's Town in 1770. Lots were not sold, rather, they were leased in the English way and improvements required to be made by the lessee. Early land records refer to the village as "Caernarvon Town" and "Morgan's Town" in Lancaster County, now Berks County. Jacob Sr. was recommissioned as a Justice of the Peace in 1769, 1770 and 1773. He was also a delegate to the Provincial convention that framed the constitution in 1776. Jacob Sr. was to be summoned again into a command role of military service during the Revolutionary War as a Colonel of the Pennsylvania Militia. On October 9, 1784, he was commissioned as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Berks County, a position he filled until his death on November 11, 1792. A story of his courage, even at an advanced age, was told about Jacob Morgan Sr.. One night, when he was approximately 72 years old, and seated in his "sleeping room" on the first floor of the dwelling, three masked men entered the room and demanded either his money or his life. He "refused in a positive manner", resulting in one of the masked men striking him over the head with a club, causing him to fall under the bed, knocking over and extinguishing the lamp on the table wear he had been seated. At that moment, an indentured girl, Patty Barefoot, who had been hiding under the bed from fear, grabbed a sword that was hanging several feet above the floor and handed it to Jacob Sr.. Jacob Sr. went on the attack, slashing the sword violently left and right upon the heads and backs of the fleeing intruders, driving them back and causing them to leave the premises without any gainful compensation. Jacob Sr. died on 11/11/1792 in Morgantown and was interred within the Saint Thomas Episcopal Church cemetery, Morgantown, Berks County, Pennsylvania. |
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Morrison, Joseph -
Joseph William Morrison was born on March 2, 1895 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of John R. Morrison and Agnes Kissick Morrison. In 1917, he was attending Lehigh University, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania when he felt compelled to join the U. S. Army in their effort during World War I. Joseph Morrison was considered a "brilliant" all-around player for the Auburn baseball team before he enlisted into the U. S. Army Ambulance Corps during World War One. During his tour in France, he constantly volunteered for some of the most dangerous situations. His bravery for going onto the battlefield to retrieve wounded soldiers in need of medical attention was undisputed. On November 1st, 1918 the field hospital in which he was stationed was struck by an artillery shell. Shrapnel severely damaged Joe's right hand and caused a devastating wound through his stomach. Joseph died the following day, November 2nd, 1918 from complications of his shrapnel wounds. Ten days after the shell struck that ended Joseph's life, World War One officially ended. Joseph William Morrison was awarded the "Croix de Guerre" medal with the palm and a special citation from Marshall Petain. He was buried in the American Cemetery, Meuse Argonne located in Romange, France. Joseph is believed to have possibly been the only Auburn-area resident to have lost his life in combat during World War One. |
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Moyer, Samuel K. -
Samuel K. Moyer was born in Pennsylvania on September 13, 1813. He was the son of Abraham Moyer and Elisabeth Kimmel Moyer. He was a brother of Abraham K. Moyer, Benjamin K. Moyer, Charles K. Moyer, Daniel K. Moyer, George K. Moyer, Heinrich K. Moyer, Jacob K. Moyer, Joseph K. Moyer, Mary K. Moyer Berntheisel and William K. Moyer. Samuel married Mary Moyer Moyer and they had a child Susana Meyer (Moyer). Samuel is believed to have possibly built the first house in the "Scotchman's Lock" area which would eventually become the town of Auburn. Shortly thereafter, he opened a store which sold dry goods and groceries to travelers on the canal as well as area settlers. He became quite prosperous and owned numerous parcels of land in the Auburn area. Years later, he would finance the organization and launching of the Auburn Shale Brick Company which subsequently provided employment for several generations of Auburn-area residents before eventually closing for business. Samuel died in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania on July 25, 1887 and is interred within the Auburn Church of God Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Auburn, Schuylkill County, PA. |
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Nagle, Albert "Turk" Israel -
Albert "Turk" Israel Nagle was born August 18, 1918. He was the son of Herbert George Nagle and Alice Valeria Manbeck Nagle. He was a brother of Charles James Nagle, George Herbert Nagle and Margaret May Nagle Freeman. Albert married Naomi E. Frantz Nagle. Albert served in the U. S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. In 1964 Albert Nagle ran for State Senator of the 29th District and won the election, but due to a conflict regarding absentee ballots and allegations of fraud, he didn't assume his position immediately. The election results were hotly disputed and the battle was taken to court, resulting in a two year delay before a final decision was reached stating Nagle had, in fact, won the election. Unfortunately, his two year term had virtually expired when he was finally reinstated as Senator and he lost the bid for re-election that same year. Albert Nagle was later appointed as Postmaster for the Auburn Post Office. Albert died February 18, 2000 and is interred within the Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA. |
Nicola, G. A. -
A superintendent for the Reading Railroad (which ran through the area known as the "Scotchman's Locks", in 1842 he suggested to the surveyors of this area that they rename the place "Auburn" in tribute to a town in Europe with that same name, as well as a town mentioned in a 1770 poem by Oliver Goldsmith's called "The Deserted Village". The passage of the poem reads "Sweet Auburn! loveliest village of the plain". The name was subsequently adopted and the town of "Auburn" became officially established in 1857. |
Quail, Charles Edward -
Charles Edward Quail (Sr.) was born on October 9th, 1841. He was the son of German immigrant Conrad Quail and Mary Ports Quail. His father, Conrad, died of a ruptured blood vessel in 1845 while Charles was still a toddler. Charles had five siblings: George W. Quail, Margaret Quail, John H. Quail, William U. Quail, and Susan Quail Little. Charles attended common school in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a student at Mount Irvin College of Manchester, Maryland. He then began attending the University of Maryland Medical School. He did not complete his college schooling due to the outbreak of the Civil War. Charles Quail felt it was his patriotic duty to participate in the war. He enlisted in August, 1862. He was a sergeant in Company D of the 8th Maryland Volunteer Infantry of the Union Army, a unit renown as the "Maryland Brigade". He saw military action at Antietam, Clarksburg, West Virginia; Bolivar Heights; the Gettysburg Campaign; Maryland Heights; Funkstown (Hagerstown); the Wilderness; Laurel hill; Spotsylvania; Cold Harbor; Petersburg; Weldon Rail Road; Poplar Springs Church; Hatcher's Run; the Siege of Petersburg and the Appomattox Court House. Sergeant Quail assumed command of his company at Laurel Hill after all of the officers had been seriously wounded or killed in action. He was wounded in action during the conflict at the Spotsylvania Courthouse. He served in the military with distinction as a medic for the Army of the Potomac. He mustered out of the Army on May 31st, 1865. After his stint in the military, he returned to college in Maryland and graduated in 1867 with a medical degree. (He interned at the Baltimore infirmary for approximately one year). On June 4, 1867, he married Emma Catherine Weishampel Quail, daughter of the Reverend John Frederick Weishampel and Gertrude Weishampel of Baltimore, Maryland. Emma was born on May 14, 1843 in Shiremanstown, PA. She died on June 20, 1917 and was was interred within the Auburn Church of God cemetery, Cemetery Road, Auburn, PA. Around 1867 or 1868 (reports vary), the Quails relocated to Auburn, Pennsylvania where Dr. Quail began to practice medicine out of their residence at 216 Washington Street in Auburn. He was a prominent doctor within the community for many years. He was a primary organizer of the Auburn Nut and Bolt Works in 1887 and acted as its President for approximately five years. Dr. Quail also opened a pharmacy at 115 Market Street in 1892. In 1902, Auburn resident Frank Brown initiated correspondence with Senator Quail which eventually led to Senator Quail selling his pharmacy business in Auburn to Frank Brown. The "Clay Record" manuals, Volume 17 - 18 which were published in 1900, states "The vitrified brick plant at Auburn, Pa., which has been idle for four years, has been bought by Senator Quail, and others, of Reading, Pa., paying $24,000 for it". Quail then served as a business adviser for the Auburn Shale Brick Company, which had originally formed in 1880. He was a Burgess for the town of Auburn. He served on the Auburn School Board for an impressive thirty-three years, part of that time as the board treasurer and part of that time as the school director. He had religious affiliations with the Auburn Independent Church of God, serving as an elder, a trustee of the church and its secretary. Dr. Quail was also a delegate of the German Eldership. Dr. Quail was instrumental in procuring the town reservoir. The Reading Eagle Newspaper, in the June 25, 1902 issue, stated that Senator Quail intended to erect two additional coal washeries at Auburn (but it is uncertain whether or not this was accomplished). He also maintained a farm in West Brunswick Township approximately one mile southeast of Auburn, PA. Dr. Quail was also a member of the Schuylkill County Medical Society as well as the Pennsylvania State Medical Society. He served as Schuylkill County coroner for two terms upon being elected to the position in 1873. Dr. Quail was a Federal Pension examiner. He was religiously affiliated with the Independent Church of God in Auburn. He was active in numerous civic and fraternal organizations. Dr. Quail was also very involved in veteran military organizations to include the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Commission; the Soldiers' Orphans' Commission; the Jerre Helms Post #26 of the G.A.R. (in Schuylkill Haven, PA) and the Survivors' Association of the 48th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He served as the Schuylkill County Republican Party Chairman. In 1900, he decided to run for, and subsequently won, a Republican State Senator's position for the 29th Senatorial District. In February of 1902, the Reading Eagle newspaper reported that Senator Quail was bedridden from a serious case of erysipelas (an acute disease caused by bacterial infection. Erysipelas is characterized by large, raised red patches on the epidermis, especially on the face and legs, with measurable fever and severe general illness) and quinsy (an inflammation of the throat frequently manifesting as an abscess in the region of the tonsils). In March of 1903, Senator Quail was a passenger on a train traveling on the Schuylkill and Susquehanna Branch of the Reading Railroad when a train car derailed. According to the Reading Eagle newspaper, Senator Quail sustained "painful injuries" as a result of the mishap. He was re-elected as a Senator in 1904. Even in his death, Dr. Quail obtained one more distinction - in 1910, he was present in the Auditor-General's office of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building when he suddenly died. He was the first person to die in the newly constructed capitol building. Ex-Senator Quail died from angina pectoris (a medical term for chest pain caused by coronary heart disease) on December 21, 1910 at sixty-nine years of age. His grave marker, which he shares with his wife Emma, can be found at the Auburn Church of God Cemetery, located just west of Cemetery Road, Auburn, Schuylkill County, PA. A tribute to Dr. Quail from the Biblical book of Matthew is inscribed on the tombstone which fittingly reads "I was sick and ye visited me." Dr. Charles E. Quail Sr. and his wife Emma Catherine Weishampel Quail had five children: Charles Edward Quail Jr. who was born on May 10, 1868 and died on December 22, 1872 (this is the original son Charles Edward Quail Jr. whose brother, Charles Edward Quail Jr. was also named with the identical name since he was born after this son was already deceased) and was interred within the Auburn Church of God cemetery, Cemetery Road, Auburn, Schuylkill County, PA; Foster Koehler Quail, who was born in Auburn on June 23, 1869, employed as a physician at the Turkey Gap Coal and Coke Company at Ennis, West Virginia, where he contacted typhoid fever, was ill for sixteen days and subsequently died on December 21, 1892 at the relatively young age of twenty-three (preceding his father in death by exactly eighteen years). He was interred on December 27th, 1892 in the Auburn Church of God cemetery, Cemetery Road, Auburn, PA; Emma Lulu Quail Filbert, born November 18, 1873, married on November 16, 1899 to Frederick Victor Filbert of Pine Grove, PA; and who had four children: Marion Louise Filbert, Frederic Quail Filbert, Edward Stuart Filbert and Margaret Luella Filbert; Florence "Flora" Juanita Quail Lesher, born March 23, 1877 and married Amos Yerkes Lesher on April 9, 1902 (just six days after her brother Charles Edward Quail Jr. died) and who had three children: Charles Quail Lesher, James Edgar Lesher, and Richard Yerkes Lesher; Charles Edward Quail, Jr. (a second son with the same name as a prior son) was born in Auburn on May 28, 1879 and died of nephro-typhoid fever on April 3, 1902 while he was a Senior at Medico-Chirurgical College of Philadelphia, PA. He had ties to the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. He was also a member of the Auburn Church of God and was interred in the Auburn Church of God cemetery, Cemetery Road, Auburn, PA. (This is a different Charles Edward Quail from his brother, Charles Edward Quail who died in 1872). |
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Reinert, Chad -
Chad Reinert is a musician and performer who specializes in both Country and Country Gospel music. He currently lives in the Auburn area and has several different Compact Discs available for sale. Chad has performed one acoustic guitar performance and two concerts on behalf of the Auburn Area Historical Society. The first compact disc available for sale is titled "The Sounds of Elvis" and has fifteen songs previously recorded by Elvis including "Moody Blue" and "Always on My Mind". The second one is titled "Could've, Would've & Should've" (sub-titled "The Songs Elvis Could've, Would've & Should've Recorded") containing popular favorites like "Behind Closed Doors" and "Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me". His third CD was produced in Nashville, Tennessee and is a Country Gospel album titled "I Know a Man Who Can". A video for the track "My Dream" can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXiG9QED3g4. The title track was his first release from this album and has charted nationally on the Country Gospel charts. The fourth CD is a Christmas compilation titled "Holly Leaves and Christmas Trees". His fifth CD is titled "The Payoff" and contains a combination of Country and Gospel songs to include covers of "Give Me One More Shot" and "Wings of a Dove" as well as some original songs written and performed by Chad to include his title song "The Payoff" and the bonus track "As Country As It Gets". A video for "As Country As It Gets" can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRxBtjVJXpA. His sixth CD was called "Keep'n It Country" which Chad recorded in Nashville, Tennessee. The seventh CD is called "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes" and features various artists to include Daryl Singletary, D. J. Fontana, LaDonna Brewer-Capps, Marty Haggard, Nikki Nelson, Ronnie McDowell, T. Graham Brown and Tommy Cash . The eighth CD is simply called "Burned". His ninth CD is called "Country Songs From The Heart". The tenth CD is called "Bell Bottom Blues". Still other videos can be accessed through YouTube at http://www.youtube.com by searching for "Chad Reinert". Chad's inevitable rise to success is evident with the purchase of his beautiful tour bus and the fact that Chad is now owner of his own Nashville Recording Studio - Tone Slinger Recording Studio. The Auburn Area Historical Society is proud of Chad and his much-deserved success. Further information can be obtained by visiting his website at www.chadreinert.net. |
Reis, Tara -
Tara Reis is the daughter of the Reverend Darcy Reis...one of the most popular pastors to have ever served at St. John's Church of Auburn, PA. Tara's angelic voice could be heard singing hymns during church services. Tara was asked to be the "opening act" for local celebrity Chad Reinert during a free concert sponsored by the Auburn Area Historical Society. Tara chose to perform two songs acapella...without musical accompaniment. As gifted as young Ms. Reis was known to be, no one quite expected her to show such incredible talent belting out her rendition of Janis Joplin's "Me and Bobby McGee"...a difficult song to sing well even with music! Many people in the crowd marveled at her gift and some stated she had performed the song even better than Janis had. We only hope this young woman continues to share her gift with others. |
Reppert, Henry "Cappy" -
Born August 7, 1845, Captain Henry "Cappy" Reppert served in Company F of the 116th Regiment during the Civil War. His title of "Captain" is unclear as to whether it was a military rank he achieved, a title he was given navigating canal boats, or simply a nickname awarded him. He is believed to have worked as a tiller on a canal boat on the Schuylkill Navigation System (Schuylkill Canal) in the late 1890s. Although rumored to have been the town's first Burgess, records from that time period indicate Augustus Schultz was, in fact, the town's first Burgess. Whether or not he served as Burgess does not alter the fact that his eccentric nature made him into somewhat of a local celebrity or character. He often was seen navigating through town on his wooden wagon being pulled by a cow. He would even decorate the old wagon and he (and his cow) would enter parades to the delight of the spectators. "Cappy" died August 8, 1925 and is interred within the St. John's Church Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Auburn, Schuylkill County, PA. |
Schultz, Annie Templin Reber -
Annie T. Schultz was born August 24, 1877 in Auburn, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. She was a daughter of Jonathan K. Reber and Sarah Seigfried Reber. She was the wife of Frederick Hunter Schultz and a mother of Clifford F. Schultz, Guy Hunter Schultz and Jean Reber Schultz (1913 - 1913). As a young girl, she worked in her father's grocery store located on Market Street, Auburn, PA. Around 1911, at age 34, she and her husband Frederick Schultz took possession of the store after her parents died. For the next thirty eight years until 1949, they operated the store, until their son Clifford purchased the store from them. At that point, Annie was approximately seventy two years old. Two years later in 1951, Annie's husband died. Eight years later in 1959, Clifford decided he no longer wanted to run the store; so Annie resumed operation of the store at the tender age of eight-two. A seemingly remarkable feat for an octogenarian...until one considers that Annie used to travel to Florida annually, driving herself unaccompanied in her car from Pennsylvania to Florida while she was well into her eighties. Local residents also recalled that she also was somewhat of a math prodigy. According to several people who once knew Annie, a person could hand Annie a long list of numbers or prices and, by just glancing at the figures, she could instantly tell you the correct total without fail. For the next sixteen years, Annie kept the store open. She was present every day until she suffered a stroke in December of 1975. She died weeks later on January 1, 1976 at the age of ninety eight. Annie is interred within the St. John's Church cemetery, Cemetery Road, Auburn, Schuylkill County, PA. |
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Schwenk, Diane L. Wike Skinner -
Diane L. Wike Skinner Schwenk was born on June 24, 1948 in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Jean Wike and Blanche L. Auman (Blanche later married a Seiler). Diane took her biological father's surname and first married a man with the surname of Skinner. Under that name (Diane Skinner) she published several books to include "Moose on the Loose" and "The Power of God". She later married her second husband, Larry Schwenk. Diane was a Pastor for 10 years at the Auburn Church of God, Auburn, PA. Diane was a former Girl Scout Leader. She also served as a former mayor of Auburn. Diane was a member of the American Business Women's Association, Schuylkill County Chapter; the Auburn Fire Company and Ambulance Association; and the Soroptimist International group, Schuylkill County Chapter. She was the Safety Club Project Manager for North Central Highway Safety Network of Schuylkill County. Diane was the co-owner of SCATS (the Schuylkill County Ambulance Association), the owner of Health Care Nurses Registry and the co-owner of the Chuck-wagon Express Concession Trailer. Diane also worked as an LPN, EMT, substitute teacher and social worker. Diane died on September 1, 2012 in Auburn, PA. She is interred within the Auburn Church of God cemetery, Cemetery Road, Auburn, Schuylkill County, PA. |
Sowers-Adler, Corinna -
Corinna Sowers-Adler is the daughter of Cynthia and Bill (William) Sowers of the Auburn area. She began performing at the tender age of nine and her talents have expanded exponentially since her debut. For over fifteen years, Corinna has been cultivating the talents of beginner and seasoned performers as a vocal coach. She teaches a form of Bell Canto vocal techniques and helps singers of all ages connect to the joy of singing. Prior to moving to New Jersey in 2009, Corinna served as the Director of Theatre for the Wilkes University Conservatory in Wilkes-Barrre, PA. She also held the position of Artistic Director of Children’s Theatre at the Historic Pocono & Bucks County Playhouses. In addition to her many other accomplishments, Corinna serves as the Executive Director for the Gas Lamp Academy of Performing Arts in Glen Ridge, NJ. In addition to being an experienced vocal coach, she also serves as a Director and Producer of Cabaret and Off-Broadway productions. She and her husband Nicholas created their company, NiCori Studios and Productions. Corinna was instrumental in the production of "Music at the Mansion" which is a MAC-Award nominated series. She has directed over 150 different main stage, black box and Children's Theatre productions to include "Children of Eden", "Cinderella", "Godspell", "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", "Jungle Book", "Little Women", "Narnia", "101 Dalmations", "Pippin", "Shrek, the Musical", "Snow White", "The Time Machine" and many more. Corinna's "Music at the Mansion" isn't her only recognition. Corinna was nominated for the first ever Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education. She also received nominations during the 2012 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards in the categories of "Best Female Vocalist" and "Best Host of a Variety Show". Corinna made her solo New York Cabaret Debut in 2010. Since then, she has been in great demand at such prestigious locations as "Duplex Cabaret", "Emerson Center", "Feinstein's at Loews Regency", "54 Below", "Laurie Beechman Theater", "Lincoln Center", "Metropolitan Room" and "Stage 72 at the Triad". She has performed across the country in theatrical productions and cabarets alike. Some of her favorite roles include "Amy" in Company, "Carlotta" in Phantom, and "Mother" in Ragtime. For more information on this incredibly talented and prolific Auburn-native, call 570-640-9226 or visit her website at corinnasings.com. |
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Staller, Leroy "Scrappy" A. -
Leroy "Scrappy" A. Staller was born on July 19, 1898. He was the son of Jeremiah Staller and Sadie Dewald Staller. He was a husband of Dorothy Schwartz Staller and Sarah "Surie" J. Keeney Staller. Leroy was only ten years old when he took a lunch to his father who was working at the Auburn Shale Brick Company plant. Somehow, Leroy's right arm became caught in the machinery. Before he could be rescued, his arm was so severely damaged they were uncertain he would survive. Upon having his arm amputated at such a young age, Leroy might have understandably considered himself "handicapped". However, Leroy never left his handicap get in the way of living his life to the fullest. One-armed Leroy played baseball for the Auburn A's and was reputed to have been an impressively decent athlete. He worked for a period of time at the very brick plant in which he had suffered his grievous injury. He later opened and successfully operated his own Ice Cream Parlor on Market Street, which became a popular hangout for young and old alike. Based on his fighting spirit and "can-do" attitude, it was no wonder he earned the nickname "Scrappy". Leroy died February 9, 1960 and was interred within the St. John's Church cemetery, Cemetery Road, Auburn, Schuylkill County, PA. |