South Central Pa. Genealogical Society

Mt. Pisgah Cemetery: An African-American Cemetery in Wrightsville
Speakers: Becky Anstine and Tina Charles

​When and why was it formed? What member of the 6888 Division of WW II is buried there? Ambrose Shief was a ranking lawyer in Washington, D.C. What is his connection to Mt. Pisgah? The Bares and the Bartons: Who were these Civil War veterans who also worked on the Tidewater Canal? Dr. Jamison’s family came from Lancaster County: Why are his daughter and a son buried in the Indian Mission cemetery in Delaware? Why are there so many connections to Lancaster County? Who is the oldest person buried in the cemetery? Who was the woman who helped runaway slaves, fought Indians, knew General Custer, and was in Wrightsville when the Confederates attacked? Learn the answers at our February meeting!

This program will be held in person and will be available on Zoom.  Registration is recommended.

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Becky Anstine is a York County native and librarian. She has been actively involved with genealogy and local African American history. Becky has served on the Society’s board for many years. She is also a Henry James Young Award recipient.

Tina Charles is a lifelong York County resident and passionate genealogist who loves uncovering forgotten stories. She is the creator of Carving Out History, a storytelling blog dedicated to bringing the past to life through research, writing, and community connection. Tina has authored several local books and continues to explore the people, places, and moments that time almost forgot.

Upcoming Presentations

March 1

Using Estate Administration Records in Genealogical Research
Speaker: Richard Konkel