You may remember that last October the Historical Society was honored to receive the diaries, letters, and a self-portrait of John Jacob Scholl, a resident of Norristown and soldier in the 51st Pennsylvania Volunteers. The items were donated by Scholl’s great-granddaughters Carole and Suzanne.
This week the Historical Society of Montgomery County received a visit from Carole Scholl and Suzanne Jaggers who presented their great-grandfather’s collection of diaries, letters, and a self-portrait. John Jacob Scholl had served in the 51st Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment during the Civil War. His diaries, letters, and other papers were passed down to his grandson Milton… Read More »John Jacob Scholl – 51st PA Volunteers