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General Edward Hand

General Edward Hand

While little is known of this museum’s namesake, General Edward Hand played a vital role in many parts of Lancaster’s history. This section deals with sharing the life and legacy of Edward Hand, from his early years fighting in the Revolutionary War to the development of the Lancaster Almshouse and finally his death in 1802. He was also a well known physician and surgeon.

Descendants of General Edward Hand: Lancaster Patriot, Military Officer, Physician, and Surgeon

Nikitas J. Zervanos, M.D.

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Edward Hand Excerpt

Chapter VI: Lancaster County in the Revolution from 'History of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with Biographical Sketches of Many of Its Pioneers and Prominent Men: Part I' by Samuel Evans and Franklin Ellis

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Edward Hand’s American Journey

David Price and the Journal of the American Revolution

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General Edward Hand, M.D.

John W. W. Loose, M.A. - Chapter 22 of 'Our Medical Heritage'

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General Edward Hand: An Extraordinary Lancaster Patriot, Military Officer, Physician, and Surgeon

Nikitas J. Zervanos, M.D.

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What Really Caused the Death of Edward Hand?

Alison V. Mann

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