Hershey died at the age of 88 on october, 1945, in hershey hospital, a year after he had retired from the board. Hershey derry township historical society, hershey, pa. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. My ancestor, henry climenhagen, made several people executors of his willhis wife barbary, his youngest son moses, his neighbour christian shoup, and also dr. Pennsylvania had the highest population of hershey families in 1840. The geneanet family trees are powered by geneweb 7. He only had one sibling, a sister named serina who sadly died from scarlet fever when milton was nine years old. Full text of history and records of the hershey family. Early history of the hershey family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our hershey research.
The hershey family reunion in 1908 was held in lancaster, pennsylvania to celebrate the 199th anniversary of the hershey ancestors arrival in pennsylvania from europe in 1709. History museum library childrens discovery room hours. Hershey and the chocolate empire center for the book. Of swiss and german descent, his family were members of pennsylvanias mennonite community, and he grew up speaking pennsylvania dutch in april 1862, hersheys sister sarena hershey was born in derry township, dauphin county, pennsylvania, and died in 1867 at age 4. Excerpt from history and records of the hershey family from the year 1600 some one in the next generation, or even a hundred years from now, may from this work continue the history oi the family.
Aug 04, 2011 i am john brubaker president of brubaker families of america. These are names we grew up with, stuffing hershey kisses or the famous mars snickers bars into crazy candy makers roald dahl created the quintessential sweettoothed loon in willy. The monday following the hershey reunion of 1907, a number of us took carriages in lan caster, and spent the whole day on a pilgrimage 10 to our ancestral burial grounds. See how the hersheys original idea for a school has grown. History and records of the hershey family from the year 1600 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Oct 10, 2019 milton hershey was born on september, 1857, in derry township, pennsylvania, although some sources say he was born in derry church, pennsylvania. Trained in the confectionery business, hershey pioneered the manufacture of caramel, using fresh milk. The petite book company, 19, 16, 59, internetarchive gail breitbard, some names from the 1725 pequea. I know i had to write to two different brethren churches before i found the correct one when i was looking for information on john hocker, son of adam and. This was about 72% of all the recorded hersheys in the usa. Hershey book by michael dantonio official publisher. I am john brubaker president of brubaker families of america.
The company is majority owner of the hershey company and sole private owner of hershey entertainment and resorts company and administrator of the 2,000 student milton hershey school. At the december, 1908, meeting of the executive committee of the national hershey association, the writer was asked to write the history of the hershey family. This will show the importance of preserving the book in every family, and in old age to commit it to that child most likely to hold it as a sacred. This reprint outlines in detail the history of the hershey family from its earliest days. These wrappers have room for you to write your own message. We hope you will participate on the hershey forums, it is a great place to find or post information on hershey genealogy and is completely free to participate. The hershey industrial school, which would later be renamed the milton hershey school, took in its first two students in 1909, followed by others from lebanon, harrisburg and beyond.
Undeterred, he started the lancaster caramel company, which brought him success at last. Major children and living persons must directly contact the owner of this family tree. Apr 19, 2018 excerpt from history and records of the hershey family from the year 1600 some one in the next generation, or even a hundred years from now, may from this work continue the history oi the family. Hershey pennsylvania vacation ideas for families and kids. We have collected some of the best resources from across the web to do research on hershey history, hershey ancestory, and hershey family connections. Tradition says he owned and was buried on what is known as james buchanans farm, near lancaster city. Find some easy ways to sweeten up valentines day this year with goodie bags, treats and more. Copy of the will of andrew hershey, 17021792 in the name of god, amen. Raised in rural pa, milton was known for his kind spirit.
Pass a note to someone sweet with a hersheys milk chocolate miniatures. This book was complied after the 1908 reunion in lancaster, pa. From the 1900 federal census, milton hershey lived in lancaster, lancaster county, pennsylvania, with his wife. For most people, just about every aspect of their life has been influenced in some way by their ancestors. I have a book from the new york library titled history and records of the hershey family from the year 1600, by scott funk hershey, ph. Another 211 words 15 lines of text covering the years 15, 1216, 1272 and 1273 are included under the topic early hershey history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. If you have been to hershey and the museum, this book fills in the details around what youve seen. Hershey, 19, the petite book company edition, in english. He launched the lancaster caramel company, which achieved bulk exports, and then sold. Hershey derry township historical society home facebook. The hershey company traces its origins to the 1880s, when milton s. Jack kerstetter, one of the thousands who have attended the school, compiled some of his recollections in his memoir, behind the chocolate curtain. Milton snavely hershey september, 1857 october, 1945 was an american chocolatier, businessman, and philanthropist.
Milton snavely hershey was born on september, 1857 in the small town of derry, pennsylvania. History and records of the hershey family from 1600 by an. For milton hershey, happiness started with simple ingredients, simple processes. Born september, 1857 on a farm near derry church, a small pennsylvania community, milton hershey was the only surviving child of fannie and henry hershey. Andrews will see below was written in 1792, but the other andrew hershey died in 1754. With two failed businesses behind him, he was an unlikely candidate for success. This project is intended to help by identifying those members of the hershey families that emigrated to united states from switzerland contained in the book history and records of the hershey family from the year 1600 by scott funk hershey originally published. Add tags for history and records of the hershey family from the year 1600. The hershey family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. On page 16 he states christian hershey and his 3 children, benjamin, andrew, and anna, located in lancaster co. Hershey, the son of a ministers daughter and an irresponsible father who deserted the family, began his career inauspiciously when the two candy shops he opened both went bankrupt. Full text of history and records of the hershey family from. Milton hershey was born on september, 1857, in derry township, pennsylvania, although some sources say he was born in derry church, pennsylvania. This project is intended to help by identifying those members of the hershey families that emigrated to united states from switzerland contained in the book history and records of the hershey family from the year 1600 by scott funk hershey originally published in 19.
Eby, 1923publication date 1959 topics hershey family publisher gordonville, pa. In 1894 he started a chocolate company that had various. Sep 09, 20 i am also wondering about a possible hershey connection in my own family tree. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our hershey research. For more information about the history of hershey, pa please visit the hershey community archives website at. To be honest, the religious denominations that came out of this revival movement still confuse me.
Christian hersheyadelheit scholi, marriage, family. Hershey founded the lancaster caramel company in lancaster, pennsylvania. His family, of german and swiss heritage, were members of pennsylvanias mennonite community. In accordance with the legal provisions, you can ask for the removal of your name and the name of your minor children. Nov 30, 2018 from the book, history of york county, illustrated 1886 by john gibson, historical editor andrew hershey, born 1698, came to this country when quite young, and settled in lancaster county, penn. Milton hershey was born on september, 1857 to henry and veronica fanny snavely hershey. The hershey family has been very difficult to keep attached to the correct line. The hershey trust company is a united states corporation incorporated on april 28, 1905, by milton s.
From hershey family history by henry hershey, 1929, mennonite publishing house, scottsdale, pa, pp 1618. Also covered is the history of the harnish family of lancaster martin harnish, b. By the time he was 20, hershey had established his own candy shop and was on his way to becoming a worldfamous chocolate entrepreneur. Richard warren davis, hershey b22, agrees about the parents and children of this benjamin hershey, but reports a different death date scott funk hershey, history and records of the hershey family from the year 1600 new castle, pa. Hershey vantine 16 dec 1825 clarence, erie, new york, united states 27 jan 1863 managed by david hershey last edited 1 jul 2017 barbara ann hershey 16 oct 1810 funkstown, washington, maryland, usa 16 feb 1875 managed by erin sayer last edited 16 jun 2017. Our swiss roots and native american relationships with the hershey family will also be presented and discussed.
Hershey family history by an irwin family history book. I first found out about this book when one of the guides pulled out a copy to answer several questions about the exhibit. As the closest family owned campground to hershey pa, we offer a completely renovated stateoftheart campground. Scott funk hershey, history and records of the hershey family from the year 1600 new castle, pa. Incredible and inspiring, our story starts with one determined pioneer, milton s. A brief biographical sketch of andrew hershey 17021792 includes a copy of his will. Be sure to join our hershey cousins at manor church on saturday september 16th, 2017 for an all day event celebrating the larger hershey familys 300 years in america. The family line outlined in this book follows down from christian hershey, benjamin hershey, christian hershey, isaac hershey, rev. After seeing germanmade chocolateprocessing machinery at the worlds columbian exposition of 1893 in chicago, hershey decided to go into the chocolate business. The most hershey families were found in the usa in 1880. While its mission remains the same as it did in 1909, its curriculum and programs have evolved to meet the changing needs of lowincome families. Ira david landis, the lancaster mennonite conference. Each year we hold a family reunion the first sunday of august in rohrerstown, pa on land that was part of the original acre land patient purchased by christian hershey and hans brubaker 1n 1710 and title taken in 1717.
The petite book company, 19, 16, 59, internetarchive. As you devour your heartshaped box of chocolates this month, indulge in a little hershey family history. Dec 02, 2019 however, he ascribes them to the wrong father. By the age of 26, milton snavely hershey was penniless. Samuel hershey, samuel harnish hershey, and samuel mark hershey. In 1840 there were 88 hershey families living in pennsylvania. Hershey family reunion newsletter generations remembered. History and records of the hershey family from the year. See more ideas about milton hershey, hershey chocolate and hershey park.
Look beyond the names and dates to understand how and why your hershey ancestors lived and strived to make a better life for their descendants. Hershey family members identified in a book by scott funk. The history of milton hershey school dates back to its founding on nov. History and records of the hershey family from the year 1600. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Milton snavely hershey was born on september, 1857, in rural dauphin county in pennsylvania, near the presentday towns of hockersville and hershey. You and your family can enjoy the numerous attractions that hershey has to offer and learn about the history of the candy that we have all come to know and love. Pictured above is the christian hershey homestead, located just east of the brubaker a and b family line homesteads. He genuinely wanted to make people happyand so he did with his famous chocolate. History and records of the hershey family from the year 1600 by scott f. Kisses lava cake chocolates are back for valentines day, along with more sweet kisses candies. You and your family can enjoy the numerous attractions that hershey has to offer and learn about the history of the candy that we have all come to know and love attractions. Publication date 1929 topics hershey family publisher intercourse, pa.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Hershey born september, 1857 on a farm near derry church, a small pennsylvania community, milton hershey was the only surviving child of fannie and henry hershey. Deceased persons do not fall within the scope of these legal provisions. Nothing says wholesome, clean family fun like the name hershey, and theres no better place for a family vacation than the town that was built on chocolate. While our area offers many exciting attractions, its what lies behind our gates that make our campground near hershey, pa truly exceptional. Located at 530 central manor road, lancaster, pa, the all day event will feature historical presentations, a capella singing, story telling, fellowship, and more. While our area offers many exciting attractions, its what lies behind our gates that make our campground near hershey, pa. This contains genealogical information on the descendants of thirdgeneration jacob hershey 17421825 who lived in dauphin co.