author
Frederic Antes Godcharles
1872–1944
A Pennsylvania historian and public servant, he wrote with a deep interest in the state's people, politics, and past. His work helped preserve local stories and historical records for later generations.
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Daily stories of Pennsylvania : prepared for publication in the leading daily newspapers of the state...
by Frederic Antes Godcharles
About the author
Born on June 3, 1872, in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, Frederic Antes Godcharles was an American historian, author, politician, and librarian. He is best known for writing about Pennsylvania history and biography, drawing on a lifelong interest in the state's civic life and heritage.
Godcharles studied at Lafayette College and went on to serve in several public roles. He was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and later became director of the State Library of Pennsylvania and the State Museum of Pennsylvania. Alongside his public service, he wrote and edited historical works that focused especially on Pennsylvania's political, military, and community history.
He died on December 30, 1944. For readers interested in regional history, his books offer the perspective of someone who was not only documenting Pennsylvania's past, but also actively involved in its public institutions.