Columbia Hose Company No. 1

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Reply David H Bryant

10:42 PM on June 13, 2010

Good evening.

My name is David Hughes Bryant, and I am writing to you on behalf of my grandfather, David R. Hughes. He is 96 years old, and grew up in Mt. Carmel, PA. Recently, he told me that his grandfather, William Amour, and his God-father, Richard Amour, were instrumental in starting two fire companies in the upstate area: The Columbia Fire Company in Shenandoah PA, and the Anthracite Fire Company, in Mt. Carmel PA.

I would be most grateful for any information you could give me regarding this matter - my grandfather is actually planning a trip upstate this summer just to see the fire companies. He is very proud of his grandfather and God-father's involvement with the companies, and would love to see the stations.

If you have any photos available, that would be most helpful as well - we are compiling family information, and would be most grateful for any information regarding either of these two men. I know that my grandfather would be absolutely delighted with any information you may have concerning his ancestors.

Thanks so much for your time and attention. I will most likely be accompanying my grandfather this summer, and look forward to meeting you and seeing the station.

Thanks again.

Sincerely,

David H Bryant

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David H Bryant

Associate Chair
Professor of Music History and Keyboard Studies
Department of Music
Eastern University
St. Davids PA

610-225-5448
dbryant@eastern.edu

Reply sam

01:39 PM on March 13, 2010

good job on the page looking good

Reply jav mcelhenny

07:44 PM on November 17, 2009

looking good good job on the page

Reply Very nice site!

04:50 AM on October 02, 2009

Very nice site!

Reply Very nice site!

10:27 AM on September 29, 2009

Very nice site!

Reply joe mcgraw

06:05 AM on July 27, 2009

My dad speak highly of his past company. circa 1950-70. Great memory's. Your web site brought back fond memories to my days in shenandoah. My dad currently resides at providence place.

Reply David Troell Kidder Fire Co.Carbon County

10:19 PM on July 10, 2009

nice web site just wondering if you have any pics of your apparatus didnt see any in the photo gallery.

Reply Al Amberlavage

07:34 AM on July 04, 2009

Nice site

Reply Mary Strolis Schulz

08:22 PM on June 01, 2009

Hi! My grandfather, William J. Strolis, was a member of Columbia around 1915-1921, when he died. He was also Chief Burgess at the time, I think. Do you have any old photos of the members from back then ? He had 2 sons who might have been members also - Theo (Ted)& Ed (Red) Strolis. Thanks, Mary Strolis Schulz

Reply Rich Rissel

05:54 PM on April 15, 2009

Hi Joe and Shari and crew. You new website is looking really great. A good website is important for your members and a great free way to let the community and borough officals know what is going on with your organization. Keep up the good work. and all stay safe. Best Regards To All, Rich