EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 32 MIN
The Man Who Buried Conestoga: The Diaries of Andrew J. Zercher
from Uncharted Lancaster · host Adam Zurn
Step into the everyday life of early 20th-century Lancaster County through the diaries of Andrew J. Zercher, a prominent figure in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. In this episode, we explore Zercher’s firsthand accounts from 1903 and 1904, where he documents his work as a miller, undertaker, and mercantile appraiser—roles that placed him at the very center of his community’s economic and social life.Through his entries, we get a rare, unfiltered look at rural commerce, local politics, and the steady rhythm of life and death in a small town, including the many funerals he conducted. Paired with biographical records that trace his life from 1857 to 1941, this episode paints a deeply human portrait of a man whose daily work connected family, church, and community in ways that feel both distant and surprisingly familiar.
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Step into the everyday life of early 20th-century Lancaster County through the diaries of Andrew J. Zercher, a prominent figure in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. In this episode, we explore Zercher’s firsthand accounts from 1903 and 1904, where he documents his work as a miller, undertaker, and mercantile appraiser—roles that placed him at the very center of his community’s economic and social life. Through his entries, we get a rare, unfiltered look at rural commerce, local politics, and the stead...
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