My genealogy research has led me to Williamsport, PA, in search of ancestors by the name of Furst, Aitken, and Harrar, particularly the following:

Aitken, Elizabeth Rebecca (). Res: 1880 to burial in 1925
Furst, James Chamberlin (). Marr: 30 Apr 1913
Furst, John Shuman (). Marr: 04 Feb 1898; Res: 1900; Age: 24; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Son in Law
Furst, Louise Houston (1902-).
Harrar, Eleanor J. (1889-). Res: 1910
Harrar, Ellwood Scott (). Res: 1875 to 1907
Harrar, Emily (1887-). Res: 1887-1920
Harrar, James Aitken (1877-1970). Res: 1880 to 1970
Harrar, Lillian Aitken (1885-). Res: 1885-1920
Harrar, Mabel (1882-1961). Res: 1882-1961
Harrar, Mary Adele (1879-). Res: 1879-1913
Shantz, Mary Watson (). Res: 1900; Residence Age: 24; 0083; Residence Home Ownership: R; Residence Owns Farm: H; Marital

My father-in-law’s three maiden aunts lived in the city for scores of years in a fancy house along “Millionaire’s Row.” We visited the house in 2015 and I took this photo:

2015-04-12 Harrar House in Williamsport PA

About

Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of Lycoming County, PA. Williamsport was settled by Americans late in the 18th century, and the town began to prosper due to its lumber industry. By the early 20th century, the town reached the height of its prosperity and the population has since declined by about a third from its peak of around 45,000 in 1950. Colonial settlement in what is today Williamsport dates back to 1786 but the area was previously inhabited by the Iroquois. Williamsport was incorporated as a borough on March 1, 1806, and as a city on January 15, 1866. In the late 19th century, Williamsport was known as “The Lumber Capital of the World” because of its thriving lumber industry.

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Williamsport station c. 1910

Fourth St, Williamsport, PA