Abraham Bressler, the youngest son of Michael, was born April 17, 1817 at Donaldson. He later moved to Pine Valley where he owned considerable land. He was married to Rebecca Adams and left seven children. Abraham was considered very rich in his time. He took an active part in local and national politics, especially during the Civil War, being a staunch Democrat. His sympathies rested with the South entirely, harboring a bitter hatred for the Negro. He was more radical in his views than the other members of the family, though all were ardent Democrats. He served as County Poor Director. He was progressive, as was shown by the excellent farm which he owned. His house was the first in Hegins Township to have wall paper. This experiment was so much admired by his neighbors that others followed his example,although it was necessary to journey to Reading to secure the paper. The dwelling is now occupied by Allen (Zwingli) Stutzman, having been rebuilt by Andrew J. Stutzman in 1895.
Schalk, A. W., & Henning, D. C. (1907). History of Schuylkill County Pennsylvania. State Historical Association.
For Abraham Bressler's involvement in the Civil War Draft Riots of Schuylkill County read the following links:
http://civilwar.gratzpa.org/2013/07/the-hegins-draft-riot/
http://www.pacivilwar.com/draftletter2.html
Schalk, A. W., & Henning, D. C. (1907). History of Schuylkill County Pennsylvania. State Historical Association.
For Abraham Bressler's involvement in the Civil War Draft Riots of Schuylkill County read the following links:
http://civilwar.gratzpa.org/2013/07/the-hegins-draft-riot/
http://www.pacivilwar.com/draftletter2.html
Abraham Bressler, the youngest son of Michael, was born April 17, 1817 at Donaldson. He later moved to Pine Valley where he owned considerable land. He was married to Rebecca Adams and left seven children. Abraham was considered very rich in his time. He took an active part in local and national politics, especially during the Civil War, being a staunch Democrat. His sympathies rested with the South entirely, harboring a bitter hatred for the Negro. He was more radical in his views than the other members of the family, though all were ardent Democrats. He served as County Poor Director. He was progressive, as was shown by the excellent farm which he owned. His house was the first in Hegins Township to have wall paper. This experiment was so much admired by his neighbors that others followed his example,although it was necessary to journey to Reading to secure the paper. The dwelling is now occupied by Allen (Zwingli) Stutzman, having been rebuilt by Andrew J. Stutzman in 1895.
Schalk, A. W., & Henning, D. C. (1907). History of Schuylkill County Pennsylvania. State Historical Association.
For Abraham Bressler's involvement in the Civil War Draft Riots of Schuylkill County read the following links:
http://civilwar.gratzpa.org/2013/07/the-hegins-draft-riot/
http://www.pacivilwar.com/draftletter2.html
Schalk, A. W., & Henning, D. C. (1907). History of Schuylkill County Pennsylvania. State Historical Association.
For Abraham Bressler's involvement in the Civil War Draft Riots of Schuylkill County read the following links:
http://civilwar.gratzpa.org/2013/07/the-hegins-draft-riot/
http://www.pacivilwar.com/draftletter2.html
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