CUMBERLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - Key Persons
Alexander Baird arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on September 29, 1894 and would leave the school on July 3, 1897. The school follow up report showed that he was working in DeKalb, Illinois as a fence maker in 1913. Baird was also a student at the Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas.
Alfred Brown arrived at Carlisle Indian School on October 27, 1879 and would leave the school on April 3, 1883. A report on what Alfred Brown has been up too ...
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Planned Giving Chair
Lone Star Dietz was hired by Angel DeCora as an assistant after she had seen some of his work at a art exhibit. Lone Star and Angel DeCora lived at Carlisle, designed ...
Artemis Harris arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on September 14, 1904. She would leave the school on June 21, 1909. A record would show that Artemis Harris would be ...
Ben Skenandore arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on January 4, 1913 and would leave the school on July 29, 1916. The schools follow up report showed that Ben worked ...
Benajah Miles had arrived at Carlisle Indian School on October 22, 1883. While at Carlisle Miles was apart of a base ball club known as "The Red Men" and had ...
Benjamin B. Damon arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 21, 1882 and would leave the school on October 13, 1887. The schools follow up report on Damon showed ...
Tennyson Berry had arrived at Carlisle Indian School on September 11, 1898. While at Carlisle he had studied the trade of tailoring which he had done for a time after leaving Carlisle. ...
Job Titles:
- Archives & Library Assistant
I work in the Archives and Library assisting patrons with their research and performing research for the many inquiries CCHS receives. I have been working at CCHS for nine years.
Cumberland County history is my history. My ancestors have been here since the county was formed. My favorite historical person is Abraham Lincoln. He came from a very humble and honest beginning to become a great president during one of our most critical periods of history. I believe if he had not been killed, the wounds of the Civil War would have been healed more appropriately and would have made our lives better today for all races. The best way to reach me is by calling CCHS at 717-249-7610.
Job Titles:
- Archives & Library Assistant Director
Job Titles:
- Archives & Library Director
I've been the Archives and Library Director at CCHS since 2008. My favorite thing about Cumberland County's history is its richness.
There is something to interest everyone. Our history includes: being Mother Cumberland, helping develop modern football at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, and housing an interrogation camp for German and Japanese POWs during World War II. The best way to reach me is by email ccurtis@historicalsociety.com. My favorite person from history is Wolfe Tone. I have always been fond of Irish and Scottish history particularly the subjection of the people of those governments by the English government and how they fought back against the government. He was a leader of the United Irishman who helped lead a failed rebellion against the English.
Job Titles:
- Apache Doctor Who Once Worked As the Carlisle School Physician and Who Traveled With the 1899 Football Team. Carlos Would Have a Relationship With the Famous .
Carlos Montezuma was a Apache doctor who once worked as the Carlisle School physician and who traveled with the 1899 football team. Carlos would have a relationship with the famous ...
Casper Edson had arrived on September 6, 1880. Casper would leave on November 11, 1890. Though he would find work in 1893 as a government school farmer. Then a later ...
Charles Antoine would go to Carlisle Indian School from 1895 to 1898 where he would move out to Naper, Nebraska. There he would write back when the Carlisle Indian School came too see how he was doing. Charles as they describe it had lamented on the fact that he left the school to early to possible learn more.
Charles S. Damon arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 21, 1882 and would leave the school on July 2, 1891. The schools follow up report showed that Charles ...
Colonel Horn arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on September 15, 1889. He would leave the school in on July 2, 1891. Colonel Horn married fellow student Maud Chief Killer ...
Cora Elm arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on December 23, 1906 and graduated from the school on 1913. After Carlisle, Cora went to a Nurses training course at the ...
Dan Tucker had arrived at Carlisle Indian School on October 27, 1879. Tucker would leave the school on July 1, 1882. A report shows that Tucker was living in Carlton, ...
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Infrastructure Chair
Eastman and his wife, Elaine Goodale Eastman lived and worked at the school from 1899-1900. At the Carlisle Indian School Eastman worked as a outing agent but would leave after ...
Elizabeth Skenandore arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on September 15, 1915 but the school would be closed and Elizabeth would be sent home with no date given when they ...
Ellen Grinnell arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on July 3, 1903 and would leave the school on June 20, 1910. Then with the after school report on Grinnell, she ...
Emery Ballon arrived at Carlisle Indian School on September 21, 1886. Would leave the school on July 23, 1892. A follow up report showed that Emery Ballon was working as a farmer in Geary, Oklahoma, in 1910.
Ernie Black arrived at Carlisle Indian School on October 27, 1879. Ernie would leave the school on June 14, 1887. An after report show that Ernie Black had been living ...
Fay Elm arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 16, 1913 and would leave the school on June 8, 1918. The schools follow up report showed that Fay Elm ...
Francis E. Coleman arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 14, 1908 and would graduate from the school on September 2, 1911. After Coleman graduated from the school, he ...
Francis Eastman would arrive at Carlisle Indian School on October 30, 1911. He did have some schooling from Flandreau. Francis would then graduate from Carlisle on June 16, 1913 from ...
Frank Harrington had arrived at Carlisle Indian School on September 15, 1889. Frank would end up leaving the school on June 19, 1894. A report after he left Carlisle had ...
Frank Henderson had arrived at Carlisle Indian School on October 27, 1879. Though Frank would leave due to poor health in June 21, 1881. He would die sometime in 1901.ArapahoeArrived ...
George Bacon arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on April 15, 1890 would then graduated from the school on September 23, 1898. After graduating from Carlisle, George Bacon would work as an electrician and steam engineer in Browing, Montana in 1907. Then started to work in real estate and farming in St. Maries, Idaho in 1913.
George S. Watchman arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 21, 1882 and would leave the school on July 8, 1889. The schools report shows that Watchman was living ...
Gertrude Provost arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 14, 1910 and would leave the school on June 22, 1912. The schools follow up report shows that Gertrude was ...
Gertrude Simmons was a famous Sioux writer who came to Carlisle to teach. She lost favor with Pratt, was courted by the New England literary set, left Carlisle and wrote some ...
Grace Banks had arrived at Carlisle Indian School on December 25, 1899. But would depart from the school on June 26, 1905. A follow up on Grace Banks found that she was in Crow Creek, South Dakota in 1910 and was working as a housekeeper.
Guy P.F. Cooley arrived at Carlisle Indian School on April 18, 1903. He would leave on April 24, 1908 but yet graduate on 1909. An after report showed Guy was ...
Harriet Mary Elder arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on February 20, 1880 and left the school on August 27, 1886. The schools follow up report shows that Mary married ...
Henry C. Roman Nose arrived at Carlisle Indian School on October 6, 1879 and would leave on September 18, 1883. Henry Roman Nose was a prisoner and original member of ...
Henry Flood had arrived at Carlisle Indian School on October 1, 1915. While there he would play on the schools basketball team as a forward, which he would receive a ...
Henry North had arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 22, 1879. While at Carlisle had worked in the printing office at Carlisle. North would leave Carlisle on June ...
Henry Red Owl had arrived at Carlisle Indian School on October 7, 1909. While at Carlisle, Henry was part of the Invincible Debating Society and close to the end of ...
Hilton Skenandore arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 23, 1912 and would leave the school on June 12, 1917. The schools follow up report showed that Hilton was ...
Ida Elm arrived at he Carlisle Indian School on June 29, 1900 and would leave the school on June 30, 1902. The schools after report shows that Ida Elm was ...
Isaac Quinn arrived at Carlisle Indian School on January 8, 1907. While Quinn was at Carlisle Indian School he was presented with a free scholarship to the Philadelphia School of ...
Jacob Skenandore arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on November 5, 1915 and would leave the school on October 19, 1916. While on an outing program, Jacob would run away ...
James Hamilton, Jr., graduated from Dickinson College in 1812. Following in his father's footsteps, he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1816. He was described as "a respected lawyer and a person of affluent circumstances who preferred living a quiet and retired life".
In writing the constitution of the Library, Hamilton's executors interpreted his wishes. They were explicit that the Library was for "the advancement of literature and the elucidation and preservation of the history of Cumberland County." Accordingly on April 17, 1874, a "Hamilton Library and Historical Association of Cumberland County" was proposed, making CCHS one of the first county historical societies established in Pennsylvania.
As an Associate Archivist, I work to process incoming collection materials at CCHS. Though I grew up in Maine, I have called Cumberland County my home since 2011. What I love most about working here is that I am continually learning more and more about the county's rich and diverse history.
The best way to contact me is by e-mail at jpatel@historicalsociety.com
Jesse Wakeman arrived at Carlisle Indian School on January 11, 1910. While at the school Jesse had worked for a time as a interpreter for Sioux at the Land Office ...
Jessie Blue Jacket arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 11, 1893 and would leave the school on October 8, 1896. The schools follow up report shows that Jessie ...
John D. Miles arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 6, 1909 and would leave the school on February 8, 1911. An after report on John Miles showed he ...
John Dickson (Dixon) arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 21, 1882 and would leave the school on June 22, 1886. The schools follow up report that John was ...
John Harvey arrived at Carlisle on October 15, 1903. John had left Carlisle on September 23, 1907 went on to Conway Hall at Dickinson College. After leaving from there, he ...
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Museum Committee Chair
John Skenandore arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on December 16, 1900 and would leave the school on October 10, 1905. The schools follow up report show that John was ...
John Washa arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 27, 1879 and would leave the school on July 1, 1882. A report showed that John Washa was living in ...
Joseph Morrison arrived at Carlisle Indian School on September 23, 1890 and would leave the school on January 16, 1893. After leaving the school Morrison would work as a industrial ...
Julia Given arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on August 31, 1882 and would leave the school on October 30, 1893. The schools follow up report showed that Julia was ...
Julia Pryor left Osage territory in the winter of 1881 and left in 1884. While at the Carlisle Indian School, she had worked Out with a Miss Edge from 1882-1883 ...
Job Titles:
- Vice President of the Board
My role at CCHS is the Manager for History on High- The Shop. I started working for CCHS in 2004.
My favorite thing about Cumberland County is the friendliness and beauty of its people and places. The best way to get a hold of me is by calling the shop's direct line 717-249-1626. My favorite historical person is Dolly Madison. As a grade-schooler I adored reading about her life. I love her bravery and the way she saved so many historical artifacts for our future when many during her time did not know what the future of the U.S. would look like!
Kish Hawkins had arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 3, 1884. Kish would leave the school on April 2, 1891. A follow up report on Kish would show ...
Lavinia Adams arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on July 8, 1891 and would leave the school on July 6, 1897. The schools follow up report showed that Lavinia was living in West De Pere, Wisconsin in 1911 with her husband, Eli Skenadore (Schenadore).
Lena Burnette arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on September 1, 1913 and would leave the school on June 6, 1916. Lena would return to her home in Mahnomen, Minnesota ...
Leonard Hyden Hudnall arrived at Carlisle Indian School on October 21, 1909. Leonard would leave the school on May 27, 1911. Though he did not graduate from Carlisle, he would ...
Leonard Tyler had arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on September 6, 1880 and he would leave the school on September 18, 1883. The after school report would show that ...
Louis Thompson arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 16, 1909 and would leave the school on September 4, 1912. The schools follow up report shows that Thompson was ...
Lucy Desautel arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 21, 1906 and would leave the school on February 8, 1911. The schools follow up report shows that Desautel was ...
I serve as CCHS' Bookkeeper. I was previously the Society's Receptionist for 10 years. My favorite thing about our county's history is its diversity.
I grew up in Carlisle as did my mother and I remember hearing about her years living and working here and the many people and places she knew in Cumberland County. My favorite historical person, or people, would be the men and women who served in WWII and all of our veterans. The best way to contact me is via email at lwolf@historicalsociety.com.
Lydia Gardner had arrived on September 15, 1889 at Carlisle Indian School. Lydia would graduate on 1899. From there she would go on to graduated from the Lansdowne High School ...
arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on September 12, 1894 and would leave the school on July 5, 1899. The schools followup report shows that Marguerite was married ...
I have worked at the CCHS since 2006. I am currently the Education Curator. My favorite aspect of the county's history is that our geography has made us an incredibly important place.
From ancient hunting and trade trails to the keystone of the Union our location has provided for the myriad of amazing stories that I like to share with the public. I would have to say my favorite personality from Cumberland County is Frederick Watts. A true Renaissance man, his many pursuits included being a lawyer, judge, business mogul, and agricultural reformer. If I can be of any assistance please email me at mmarch@historicalsociety.com.
Nellie E. Lillard had arrived at Carlisle Indian School on October 3, 1900. Nellie would graduate August 5, 1904 from Carlisle. All that we have of her after graduating from ...
Nina Carlisle arrived at Carlisle Indian School on September 15, 1889. It is most likely that she was the daughter of Thomas Carlisle who, at the time, was enrolled at ...
Oscar Boyd arrived at Carlisle Indian School on February 1, 1907. Boyd would leave the school on February 10, 1911. Records show that Oscar Boyd in 1910 was working as ...
Oscar Bull Bear arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 27, 1879. Oscar would leave the school on September 15, 1885. Then in a follow up report, Oscar Bull ...
Paul Eagle Star came to Carlisle on November 30, 1882 there he would study wagon making while at Carlisle Indian School but would leave on July 6, 1888. From the ...
Percy Kable arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 22, 1883. Percy would leave the school on July 6, 1888. An after school report showed that Percy Kable was ...
Peter Eastman would arrive at Carlisle Indian School October 30,1911 and would graduate on May 14, 1913. Peter Eastman would settle in Peever, South Dakota in 1915 and marry Germaine ...
Philip Draper arrived at the school on November 5, 1910 and would leave the school on June 16, 1913. The schools follow up report on Draper was that he was ...
Reuben Quick Bear had arrived at Carlisle Indian School on October 7, 1879. While at Carlisle Quick Bear was taught to play music in the schools band. But Quick Bear ...
Richard Davis arrived at Carlisle Indian School on October 27, 1879 and leave on July 1, 1891. An after report shows that Richard Davis was living in Darlington, Oklahoma in ...
Job Titles:
- Archives & Library Photograph Curator
I've been involved with CCHS since 1985. I was first a volunteer and then was hired in 1986 to do a photo grant. After retiring from a teaching career, I was hired as Museum/Photo Curator in 1990.
As CCHS grew, I became the full-time Photo Curator. My favorite thing about working here is that you learn something new every day and the staff is like family. The best way to contact me is to call CCHS at 717-249-7610, but email rtritt@historicalsociety.com is fine as well.
My favorite historical person is John Choate, the photographer; because I have worked with his photos for so long and think he would have been an interesting individual.
Summer Stacy Riggs arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on September 6, 1880 and would leave the school on December 4, 1884. After leaving, a report had shown that he ...
Sadie Alfrey arrived at Carlisle Indian School on September 22, 1895. Sadie would leave Carlisle on July 6, 1898. Shortly after leaving from Carlisle she would marry Deforest Antelope on July 8th 1899.
Bird C. Seward arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on September 21, 1886 and would leave the school on February 12, 1890. A report showed that he was living in ...
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Job Titles:
- Community Outreach Director
I am the Community Outreach Director. I have lived in Cumberland County for more than 20 years with my husband and 3 children. I have a special interest in homes that were built in the late 1700s to early 1800s. I love history and feel that you have to know the past to appreciate the future.
As Executive Director, I oversee the operations at the Cumberland Historical Society. I started with the organization in 2022 after moving to Pennsylvania from Ellicott City, Maryland where I had lived for most of my life. I have a passion for history that stemmed from my childhood travels to Civil War Battlefields with my Father. I hold a B.S. in History from Towson University and a M.A. in History from George Mason University, graduating from their "History and New Media" program in 2006. I also spent time studying History at Cambridge University in the U.K. as a part of a Fellowship through GMU.
I am a Museum Professional with over 20 years of experience in Exhibit Curation, Collections Management, Development, Historic Properties management, Retail, and Education. In addition, I am an Adjunct Professor of History with expertise in Reconstruction, Southern U.S., African American, and US Political History.
Smiley Hopkins would arrive at Carlisle on October 31, 1911 and would depart on May 24, 1913. A follow up report on Smiley Hopkins would point to them living in ...
Susie McDougal arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on August 27, 1892 and would graduate from the school on August 26, 1895. After graduating from Carlisle, McDougal would attend the ...
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Archives and Library Chair
Thomas Bear Robe arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 10, 1914. Thomas left in September 7, 1916 and a follow up report on Thomas Bear Robe would show ...
Job Titles:
- Dickinson College Student in Charge of the Students Living in the Little Boys Dorm of the Carlisle School. Thomas Marshall Was Stricken With Measles and Passed Away .
Thomas Marshall was a Dickinson College student in charge of the students living in the little boys dorm of the Carlisle School. Thomas Marshall was stricken with measles and passed away ...
Cleaver Warden had arrived at Carlisle Indian School on September 6, 1880. Cleaver Warden left the school on June 14, 1887. A report later on showed that Cleaver Warden was ...
White Buffalo arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on February 3, 1881 and would leave the school on December 1, 1902. A follow up report showed that he was living ...
William Cohoe arrived at the school on October 6, 1879. Cohoe would leave the school in March 2, 1880. A follow up report had William Cohoe to be living in ...
William Little Chief would arrive at the Carlisle Indian School on October 6, 1879. Then Little Chief would leave the school on January 26, 1880. An after school report showed ...
William Spier arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 15, 1908 and would leave the school on May 12, 1911. The schools follow up report showed that William was ...