by Kenneth Scott. 40p

The document details the histories of the Bowman, Harter, and Sauer families, focusing on their origins, challenges, and contributions in Pennsylvania and New York. The Harter family, which immigrated from Württemberg, Germany, faced hardships, including the lameness of Mathias Harter, who was sold as a redemptioner. The narrative highlights their settlement, military service during the Revolutionary War, and land ownership, while also connecting the Bowman family through marriage and their involvement in local governance.