The following is from
The "History of Lycoming County, Penna."
by John F. Meginness, 1892.
HAGERMAN'S
RUN
Hagerman's run, which drains the northern slope of Bald Eagle mountain, and
emerges through a wild and romantic ravine, flows through the borough. The original reservoir of
the Williamsport Water Company was built at the mouth of the ravine. It is now used by
Gottlieb Fulmer as an ice pond. When there was a demand for more water the company
built a storage reservoir further up the ravine, which is used in connection with its larger
reservoir in Mosquito valley.
This stream takes its name from Aaron [Farmer] Hagerman. He was born in Holland
about 1754 and came to this country before the Revolutionary war. After landing he
settled in New Jersey, when he married. When he came to the West Branch is unknown,
but it was probably after peace. He settled on the run which now bears his name, near
where Koch's brewery stands. There is no record to show that he took up land, but the
family tradition is that he moved across the river and located on the west side of
Lycoming creek, on what was afterwards known as the Everett farm, about 1790. There
he purchased eighty acres, which he added to in later years. By referring to the
assessment list of Lycoming township in 1796 and 1800 his name will be found, together
with his son James. In 1800 his age was given at forty-six, and that of his son at twenty
two.
Aaron Hagerman and wife had four sons and four daughters, viz: James [farmer,
Trustee of Cemetery, wife Christiana]; Isaiah, (born, December 9, 1786; died October 1,
1861,) [Church Elder]; Susan; Mary; Amariah; Samuel; Sarah, and Hannah. Mary married Peter Vananda. Isaiah, who is well remembered, married Rebecca Drake. They
had nine children, viz: Asenath; Julia Ann; Mary; Jane; George; Augustus H.; Joseph;
Elizabeth, and Sarah. Julia Ann married Samuel Strayer and was the mother of Mrs. S.
L. Gage, of Williamsport.
Also mention: William and Margaret Clark Hagerman ?? and John and Lydia
Wheeland Hagerman ?? , no mention of family members..
