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Andrew H. Knoll
Andrew H. Knoll (born 1951) is the Fisher Professor of Natural History and a Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University.
Andrew H. Knoll (born 1951) is the Fisher Professor of Natural History and a Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University.
Anthony Sadowski
Anthony Sadowski was a Polish-born Indian trader and interpreter employed by the provincial governor of Pennsylvania as an Indian agent in the western country.
Anthony Sadowski was a Polish-born Indian trader and interpreter employed by the provincial governor of Pennsylvania as an Indian agent in the western country.
Bobby Rothermel
Edward Hill "Bobby" Rothermel (December 18, 1870 – February 11, 1927), was an American infielder in Major League Baseball for one season with the Baltimore Orioles in.
Edward Hill "Bobby" Rothermel (December 18, 1870 – February 11, 1927), was an American infielder in Major League Baseball for one season with the Baltimore Orioles in.
Bodo Otto
Dr. Bodo Otto (1711-1787) was a Senior Surgeon of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
Dr. Bodo Otto (1711-1787) was a Senior Surgeon of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
Carl Furillo
Carl Anthony Furillo (March 8, 1922 - January 21, 1989), nicknamed "The Reading Rifle" and "Skoonj," was a right fielder in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Brooklyn an...
Carl Anthony Furillo (March 8, 1922 - January 21, 1989), nicknamed "The Reading Rifle" and "Skoonj," was a right fielder in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Brooklyn an...
Chad Henne
Chad Steven Henne (born July 2, 1985) is an American football quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League.
Chad Steven Henne (born July 2, 1985) is an American football quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League.
Chad Hurley
Chad Meredith Hurley is an American co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer of the popular video sharing website YouTube.
Chad Meredith Hurley is an American co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer of the popular video sharing website YouTube.
Chip Kidd
Chip Kidd is an American author, editor, and graphic designer, best known for his book covers.
Chip Kidd is an American author, editor, and graphic designer, best known for his book covers.
Christopher Shearer
Christopher High Shearer was a prolific United States painter in Berks County, Pennsylvania, known primarily for his large landscape paintings.
Christopher High Shearer was a prolific United States painter in Berks County, Pennsylvania, known primarily for his large landscape paintings.
Conrad Feger Jackson
Conrad Feger Jackson (September 11, 1813 – December 13, 1862) was a businessman and soldier from the state of Pennsylvania who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civ...
Conrad Feger Jackson (September 11, 1813 – December 13, 1862) was a businessman and soldier from the state of Pennsylvania who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civ...
Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone (September 26, 1820) was an American pioneer, explorer, and frontiersman whose frontier exploits made him one of the first folk heroes of the United States.
Daniel Boone (September 26, 1820) was an American pioneer, explorer, and frontiersman whose frontier exploits made him one of the first folk heroes of the United States.
Daniel Hiester
Daniel Hiester (June 25, 1747 – March 7, 1804) was an American political and military leader from the Revolutionary War period to the early 19th Century.
Daniel Hiester (June 25, 1747 – March 7, 1804) was an American political and military leader from the Revolutionary War period to the early 19th Century.
Darlington Hoopes
Darlington Hoopes (1896—1989) was a the candidate of the Socialist Party of America for President of the United States in the 1952 and 1956 presidential elections.
Darlington Hoopes (1896—1989) was a the candidate of the Socialist Party of America for President of the United States in the 1952 and 1956 presidential elections.
Der Scutt
Der Scutt (October 17, 1934 – March 14, 2010) was the architect and designer of major buildings throughout New York City and the United States.
Der Scutt (October 17, 1934 – March 14, 2010) was the architect and designer of major buildings throughout New York City and the United States.
Donyell Marshall
Donyell Lamar Marshall is a retired American professional basketball player, forward.
Donyell Lamar Marshall is a retired American professional basketball player, forward.
Douglas Carter Beane
Douglas Carter Beane is an American playwright and screenwriter.
Douglas Carter Beane is an American playwright and screenwriter.
Earl Potteiger
William Earl Potteiger (February 11, 1893 – April 7, 1959) was a professional American football running back and coach.
William Earl Potteiger (February 11, 1893 – April 7, 1959) was a professional American football running back and coach.
Elizabeth Marvel
Elizabeth Marvel is an American actress.
Elizabeth Marvel is an American actress.
Emanuel Shultz
Emanuel Shultz (July 25, 1819 – November 5, 1912) was a shoemaker, merchant, manufacturer, banker and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.
Emanuel Shultz (July 25, 1819 – November 5, 1912) was a shoemaker, merchant, manufacturer, banker and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.
Fern Shollenberger
Fern Shollenberger Shelly
Was a third basewoman who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Fern Shollenberger Shelly
Was a third basewoman who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Gabriel Hiester
Gabriel Hiester (1749–1824) was an American political and military leader from the time of the American Revolution to the early-19th century.
Gabriel Hiester (1749–1824) was an American political and military leader from the time of the American Revolution to the early-19th century.
George Baer Hiester
George Baer Hiester (March 7, 1909 – May 19, 1962) was a Berks County, Pennsylvania businessman.
George Baer Hiester (March 7, 1909 – May 19, 1962) was a Berks County, Pennsylvania businessman.
Hal Skelly
Hal Skelly was an American Broadway and film actor.
Hal Skelly was an American Broadway and film actor.
Harry Humes
Harry Humes (born June 5, 1935 Girardville, Pennsylvania) is an American Poet, Short Story Writer, Professor, and Editor.
Harry Humes (born June 5, 1935 Girardville, Pennsylvania) is an American Poet, Short Story Writer, Professor, and Editor.
Henry Augustus Muhlenberg (1848–1906)
Henry Augustus Muhlenberg III (1848–1906) was a prominent citizen of Reading, Pennsylvania and an unsuccessful candidate for the United States Congress with the Republican nomination in 1892.
Henry Augustus Muhlenberg III (1848–1906) was a prominent citizen of Reading, Pennsylvania and an unsuccessful candidate for the United States Congress with the Republican nomination in 1892.
Hiester Clymer
Hiester Clymer (1827 – June 12, 1884) was an American political leader from the state of Pennsylvania.
Hiester Clymer (1827 – June 12, 1884) was an American political leader from the state of Pennsylvania.
Jack Coggins
Jack Banham Coggins (July 10, 1911 – January 30, 2006) was an artist, author, and illustrator.
Jack Banham Coggins (July 10, 1911 – January 30, 2006) was an artist, author, and illustrator.
Jim A. Cox
Jim A. Cox is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 129th District and was elected in 2006.
Jim A. Cox is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 129th District and was elected in 2006.
Jim Barton (American football)
James Edward Barton (born June 12, 1934 in Finleyville, Pennsylvania) is a former American football center who played in the American Football League (AFL).
James Edward Barton (born June 12, 1934 in Finleyville, Pennsylvania) is a former American football center who played in the American Football League (AFL).
John H. Addams
John Huy Addams (July 12, 1822 – August 17, 1881) was a politician and businessman from the U.S. state of Illinois.
John Huy Addams (July 12, 1822 – August 17, 1881) was a politician and businessman from the U.S. state of Illinois.
John N. Wenrich
John N. Wenrich - A 20th century American artist of the "Pennsylvania Impressionist" style, born in Mohnton, Berks County, Pennsylvania in 1918.
John N. Wenrich - A 20th century American artist of the "Pennsylvania Impressionist" style, born in Mohnton, Berks County, Pennsylvania in 1918.
John Updike
John Hoyer Updike (March 18, 1932 – January 27, 2009) was an American novelist, poet, short story writer, art critic, and literary critic.
John Hoyer Updike (March 18, 1932 – January 27, 2009) was an American novelist, poet, short story writer, art critic, and literary critic.
Jon Gosselin
Jonathan Keith "Jon" Gosselin (born April 1, 1977) is an American television personality, known for his appearances with then-wife Kate Gosselin and their eight children on the American reality ...
Jonathan Keith "Jon" Gosselin (born April 1, 1977) is an American television personality, known for his appearances with then-wife Kate Gosselin and their eight children on the American reality ...
Joseph Funk
Joseph Funk was a pioneer American music teacher, publisher, and one of the first American composers.
Joseph Funk was a pioneer American music teacher, publisher, and one of the first American composers.
Joseph Hiester
Joseph Hiester (November 18, 1752 June 10, 1832) was the fifth Governor of Pennsylvania from 1820 to 1823.
Joseph Hiester (November 18, 1752 June 10, 1832) was the fifth Governor of Pennsylvania from 1820 to 1823.
Katrina Szish
Katrina Szish is an American television personality, broadcaster and journalist, who has held positions at fashion magazines, including YM, VOGUE, and GQ magazine.
Katrina Szish is an American television personality, broadcaster and journalist, who has held positions at fashion magazines, including YM, VOGUE, and GQ magazine.
Kayla Bashore
Kayla Bashore (born February 20, 1983 in Daegu, South Korea) is an American field hockey defender and midfielder.
Kayla Bashore (born February 20, 1983 in Daegu, South Korea) is an American field hockey defender and midfielder.
Kerry Collins
Kerry Michael Collins is a former American football quarterback who most recently played for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League.
Kerry Michael Collins is a former American football quarterback who most recently played for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League.
Lenny Moore
Leonard Edward Moore is a former American football halfback who played for Penn State in college and the Baltimore Colts.
Leonard Edward Moore is a former American football halfback who played for Penn State in college and the Baltimore Colts.
Manan Trivedi
Manan Trivedi (born May 22, 1974) is a physician, Iraq War veteran, and the Democratic nominee for in the 2010 congressional election.
Manan Trivedi (born May 22, 1974) is a physician, Iraq War veteran, and the Democratic nominee for in the 2010 congressional election.
Mike Quackenbush
Michael Spillane, better known by his ring name Mike Quackenbush, is an American professional wrestler, trainer, author and the founder of both The Wrestle Factory and Chikara.
Michael Spillane, better known by his ring name Mike Quackenbush, is an American professional wrestler, trainer, author and the founder of both The Wrestle Factory and Chikara.
Mordecai Lincoln
Mordecai Lincoln (born ca. 1770- died ca.
Mordecai Lincoln (born ca. 1770- died ca.
Oscar S. Gill
Oscar S. Gill (1880 - 1947) was an Alaskan Republican politician.
Oscar S. Gill (1880 - 1947) was an Alaskan Republican politician.
Priscilla Ahn
Priscilla Ahn (born Priscilla Natalie Hartranft; 1984) is an American singer-songwriter.
Priscilla Ahn (born Priscilla Natalie Hartranft; 1984) is an American singer-songwriter.
Ric Blade
Ric Blade is an American former professional wrestler.
Ric Blade is an American former professional wrestler.
Richard Etchberger
Richard Loy Etchberger (March 5, 1933 – March 11, 1968) was a non-commissioned officer in the United States Air Force who posthumously received the United States military's highest decoration, t...
Richard Loy Etchberger (March 5, 1933 – March 11, 1968) was a non-commissioned officer in the United States Air Force who posthumously received the United States military's highest decoration, t...
Rosalie Edge
Rosalie Barrow Edge (November 3, 1877 – November 30, 1962) was a New York socialite, suffragist, and amateur birdwatcher who in 1929 established the Emergency Conservation Committee to expose th...
Rosalie Barrow Edge (November 3, 1877 – November 30, 1962) was a New York socialite, suffragist, and amateur birdwatcher who in 1929 established the Emergency Conservation Committee to expose th...
Shane Stafford
Shane Stafford (born March 14, 1976 in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania) is a gridiron football quarterback for the Dallas Vigilantes of Arena Football League (2010).
Shane Stafford (born March 14, 1976 in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania) is a gridiron football quarterback for the Dallas Vigilantes of Arena Football League (2010).
Squire Boone
Squire Boone Jr. (October 5, 1744 – August 1815) was an American pioneer and brother of Daniel Boone.
Squire Boone Jr. (October 5, 1744 – August 1815) was an American pioneer and brother of Daniel Boone.
Susanna Cox
In 1809, Susanna Cox (1785–1809) was a young domestic servant in Berks County, Pennsylvania, was accused of murdering her illegitimate infant son.
In 1809, Susanna Cox (1785–1809) was a young domestic servant in Berks County, Pennsylvania, was accused of murdering her illegitimate infant son.
Thomas Zimmerman
Thomas Cadwallader Zimmerman (January 23, 1838–November 13, 1914) was a Pennsylvania German writer and translator, notable for his translations of English language classics into the Pennsy...
Thomas Cadwallader Zimmerman (January 23, 1838–November 13, 1914) was a Pennsylvania German writer and translator, notable for his translations of English language classics into the Pennsy...
Tom Brown (American football/baseball)
Thomas William Brown (born December 12, 1940) is a former National Football League and Major League Baseball player.
Thomas William Brown (born December 12, 1940) is a former National Football League and Major League Baseball player.
Walter Farley
Walter Farley was an American author, primarily of horse stories for children.
Walter Farley was an American author, primarily of horse stories for children.