About the Author
Wesley Schwenk was born and raised in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History from The Pennsylvania State University in 2010. He received his Master of Arts in History with a concentration in Public History from La Salle University in 2014. He has held a deep fascination with history ever since his elementary school days. His research interests are varied and include military history and its impact on firearms, technology, strategy, and tactics; local history within the confines of the Anthracite Coal Region and Pennsylvania Dutch Country; and Pennsylvania History with a focus on the French and Indian War, the establishment of the canals and railroads, the social commentary between ethnicities during the colonial era, and the development of the state.