Genealogical Gems

Thursday, I had the day off from the Nursery so instead of housework or other work, I naturally headed to the Lancaster County Historical Society. First I looked up an obituary for Sue Fuller Graham for someone else. Piece of cake! Facebook is really great for making connections in places one has no access to and this was just that case. A guy mentioned in a group that he was looking for this particular obituary from 1991. It is old enough that the local paper here would only give access if you have a paid subscription. I mentioned I was heading over to the Historical Society this week and could look it up on their microfilm. He knew the exact date that the obit was published so that made the search quick and easy. My next project was admittedly a brick wall. I was asked to find out information about a Laura Manley Seats. The person making the request knows little about the woman except that she passed away sometime around 1961 due to complications after an operation. Needle in ...

Richard A. "Dick" Manley, Sr., age 75, of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at home surrounded by family. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Donnan Manley. He was the husband of Joyce M. Kirchner Manley. They celebrated their 55th anniversary January 31, 2008. He worked for 45 years until his retirement as a Lineman for PP&L. Dick was a U S Army veteran. He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbia. He was a life member of VFW Post 757, Mountville; the Owls Club of Columbia; the Seagraves of Wrightsville; Columbia Fish & Game Association; Ickesburg Sportsmen's Club. He was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Chickies Rock Lodge 307; the American Legion, Newport, PA; and the former Shawnee Fire Company. He enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Perry County and hunting and fishing. He loved to spend time with family and friends. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three c...