It can be a rare thrill to uncover details about the day-to-day lives of our forebears—things we likely take for granted in our own daily lives. It’s especially precious when the information is from the 1800s or earlier.
Category: Farm History
Truby & Chambers families for the win in 2026
Truby and Chambers families of western Pennsylvania: Farmhouse history and the Revolutionary war.
Captain Henry Truby’s Hard Knocks
1854 was a rough year for Capt Truby of Gilpin Twp. His crops failed, his dad died, and his 3-year-old son lost his sight. But the Captain took in an orphan boy who helped him out.
Capt. Henry Truby House for Sale in Gilpin Twp
Can sibling rivalry persist beyond the grave? This real estate coincidence made me wonder …..
Simon Truby in the Books
Hunting for Hints in Regional Histories A Man of Many Hats Apollo’s Simon Truby (1806-1886) listed his occupation as Farmer in census records and historic
Copycat Brothers?
The Matching Houses, Wives, & Lives of Simon & Capt Henry Truby Don’t be surprised if the theme song from the Patty Duke Show gets
Truby Farmhouse Apollo PA 