The Apples Didn’t Fall Far from the Tree. All 9 of Simon Truby’s children stayed close to home once they reached adulthood. Here’s where they lived, and where their children lived too.
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Location, Location, Location
Simon Truby cashes in on the Good Earth in Apollo PA.
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
Architectural Old Gems in North Apollo PA
North Apollo Homes in the 1980-81 Historic Sites Survey When it comes to local towns, the borough of North Apollo at age 86 is really
The Farmer Takes a Wife
The Growing Family of Simon Truby Technically speaking, Simon Truby was Apollo’s real-life farmer in the dell—especially when he stood on his property along today’s
Apollo’s Historic House Styles: Bungalow & Upright-and-Wing
A Continuing look at the 1980-81 Historic Sites Survey. The surveyors made some interesting choices that could cause you to take a 2nd look at homes that might initially seem unremarkable.
