Marie Duess...
History author, freelance writer, and novelist known as Patrice Garfield
Colonial Taverns and Inns of Bucks County
is dedicated to my husband Ed, the love of my life with whom I love making history,
to my children Mai-Ann and Buddy, they are my oxygen--the reason for my every heartbeat,
and to Tommy and Christian, both of whom I adore and am proud and privileged to have as nephews.
And to the
Revolutionary soldiers who are buried in unmarked graves in a tiny corner of Langhorne,
thanks to the citizens of Langhorne they are no longer forgotten.
My very sincerest appreciation to the following people and organizations
that participated in the writing and production
of this book...
First to the historians who spent so much of their lives recording
W.W.H. Davis, A.M.,
J.H. Battle,
Edward Barnsley,
Willus Rivinus
and Terry McNealy,
and to all who wrote papers for the
Bucks County Historical Society.
and very special thanks to
Charles Lauble of the Historic Langhorne Association. His conscientious support and astounding knowledge were of utmost help in my research and acquisition of old photographs. His passion for the history of Langhorne is an inspiration.
The Newtown Historical Association—a treasure chest of research information. Their volunteers were most especially gracious and helpful during my many days and nights of researching this book. Special thanks go to Harriet Beckert, Richard Mansley, Heinz Heinemann, David Callahan and Brian Rounsavill. I am also indebted to: Doug Miller, Tabitha Dardes, Margaret Scott, Susan Taylor, Amy E. Stock, Stacey Hajdak, Kathleen Kornell, Matt Buber, Ann Bartholomew, and Kathleen Kornell. All of these wonderful and helpful people work on behalf of our state parks, historic societies, and museums, and they are diligent in preserving our history.
Saunders Robinson, my editor, for her help, guidance and patience. Jaime Meuhl, my copy editor, for her "red pen" which was not as painful as I had anticipated, Katie Parry for her public relations savvy, and to everyone at History Press for their help, creativity, and knowledge (and for putting up with me).
And to my dear friend Greg Chalson…for the wonderful suggestion.I would also like to thank the restaurant owners and managers, too many to mention by name, who cooperated in helping me gather information and obtain historic photos of their establishments.
Kim and Joe DaCosta and their gracious friends Rita and Lawrence Adair, Nancy Clark, Amy Clark and Loreto Mistretta, for their enthusiasm, smiles, and the wonderful meal at the Bridgetown Mill House.
Special appreciation to Geno and Amy Peruzzi and Jonathan and Elizabeth Hunt for the passion they all feel for their historic homes and for sharing that passion with me.
