Mahantongo Valley Homesteads: of the Harter, Eister, Wiest, Troutman, Baum, Romberger, and Wert Families, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Steve and Joan Troutman recount the history of several Mahantongo Valley farms near Klingerstown, Pennsylvania. Known initially as Hartter's Improvement, this land passed through several families until it became the location of Steve Troutman's grandparents and nearby homesteads. Included in this book:Introduction to George and Mary TroutmanThe William Penn Family Sells Parcels of LandChapter 1: Johannes Harter FamilyChapter 2: John S. Eister FamilyChapter 3: Jacob K. Wiest FamilyChapter 4: George L. Troutman FamilyChapter 5: Wert Family HistoryChapter 6: Samuel M. Wiest FamilyChapter 7: Victor W. Troutman FamilyChapter 8: George M. Troutman FamilyChapter 9: The NeighborhoodChapter 10: Mary Ann Baum's Photo Album andPhoto GalleryAbout the Authors