The Blue Rock Heritage ResearchTeam

is reaching out to the local community, requesting copies of family photos, old deeds, wills, church records, etc. associated with Jacob E. Wittmer, the once-owner of the Gristmill (1832) and Bank Barn (1856) which was located on the property now the home of the

Blue Rock Heritage Center,

2251 River Road, Washington Boro, Lancaster County, PA.

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Basic facts about Jacob E. Wittmer:

Born: September 1, 1796 in Millerville.

Died: May 2, 1862, and is buried in

Masonville Mennonite Cemetery,

Washington Boro.

He was a documented artisan weaver of coverlets.