While this name might be familiar around our towns, few people know the history behind the man or the name. Here is his story.
The Person Behind the Name
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Personalities
From a Blacksmith’s Shop to Helping to Save the Republic
Servatus Brey (1840-1899) was a U.S. Army Civil War veteran from Souderton. But was he the ONLY Civil War veteran from Souderton? This is the story of a blacksmith from Souderton, and his extraordinary life story.
Souderton Medicine Bottles
Guest-author David Buck collects antique bottles of many types. In this issue, he tells us about four local doctors and shows us samples of their medicine bottles.
Family Secrets
Guest-author Emily O’Rourke was a 17-year-old high school student at the time of this writing. We are thrilled that Emily was willing to share this story of a long-held family secret – which sheds light on a different era in local history.
Where Everyone Knows Your Name
A humorous story from Souderton’s past, that illustrates a bit of life in a “small town” – where everyone knows your name!
Playwright William Marchant Davis
In this issue, guest-author Jon Leight recounts the fascinating life of Souderton High School graduate and playwright, William Marchant Davis.
Ray L. Albright: Souderton and Beyond and Back
Ray Albright was pilot, photographer, and well-known local businessman. Read about his life from the memories of his son, guest-author Gary Albright.
A Conversation with Clarence Moyer
There is nothing better for a historian than to have a live conversation with someone who lived through the historical highs of a community. Guest-author Dan Yocum has recorded just such an experience with Souderton resident Clarence Moyer.
William Souder Hemsing Diaries
The “Hemsing Diaries” were written in the mid 1800s, and published in 1987. They offer a glimpse into the lives of a few Souderton residents of the time.
