The orphanage that is the focus of my blog, has been known by many different names, making it very difficult to research or gather information about. See post below where I have listed all the names that I have found so far. I'm hoping that through the help of this blog those of us who have had family either living in this children's home, or family that has worked there and contributed in some way to this children's home, can gather here and help all of us learn more about those days in this home. If you have additional information or stories that you would like to share you can either comment below on one of the posts, or send an email to me at gspne61@gmail.com (Photo is from the Elizabethtown College: Church of the Brethren Photograph Collection and may be used only for non-commercial educational purposes.)

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Orphanage Names

Postcard "Brethren Orphanage between Lititz and Lancaster, Pa." (Photo is from the Elizabethtown College: Church of the Brethren Photograph Collection and may be used only for non-commercial educational purposes.)

The orphanage that is the focus of my blog has been known by many different names, making it very difficult to research or gather information about. I'm hoping that through the help of this blog those of us who have had family either living in this children's home, or family that has worked there and contributed in some way to this children's home, can gather here and help all of us learn more about those days in this home.

Here are the names of this home that I have located so far:
  • Brethren Orphanage
  • Brethren Children's Home
  • Brethren Children's Aid Society
  • Neffsville Children's Home
  • Detention Home for Children
  • Home for Orphan and Friendless Children
  • Brethren Orphanage and Old Peoples Home (I just found out today that this home was used for both children and older people during the 1930s and 1940s.)
Whatever we call this building, the facts are that from 1914 through 1962 nearly 1,000 children and young people were cared for at the home, which was located between Lititz and Lancaster on Lititz Pike, also known as 501.

If you know of any other names for this home, have photos of the home or the children and others who were a part of this home, or have stories of your own about life in this home, please feel free to post them here as the purpose of this post is to provide a place where the history of this home will no longer be a mystery. To add a comment click on the link below, or if you'd prefer to send an email, you can do so at gspne61@gmail.com.

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  1. bockumangelFebruary 24, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Hello Charity, My name is Joni Martines. My step father, who was in my life forever, was at the Neffsville Childrens Home. His father left his mother with 6 children and I believe she dropped off 3 of the youngest. My Dads name was John Allen Waltermyer. He passed away on January 24th 2006. I don't know how long he lived at the Orphanage, but I do know he was taken from there to work on a farm. He would get up very early in the morning and do all the farm work before school. Then he would come home from school, and do more farm work. He did not graduate. When he got older he delivered milk using a horse and a covered wagon of sorts. He would sleep on the wagon, because the horse new the route so good !!! My Step father was a good man and a very good father to me. Much better then my real father who simply didn't bother with my sister and I. I miss my dad, a lot, I remember holding his hand before he passed.....If I find out anymore about this Home. I will let you know. My email is : jn.martines@yahoo.com Thank you and good luck

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