Join the 1919 Legacy Society, a community committed to making a lasting impact through planned gifts to Gettysburg Hospital Foundation. Whether we’re already part of your plans or you’re considering it, your gift speaks volumes about your values and inspires generosity in others.
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The History of the 1919 Legacy Society
Located in historic Gettysburg, Pa., WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital has served Adams County and northern Maryland for over 100 years. The 1919 Legacy Society honors John and Annie Warner. In 1919, the Warners donated six acres of pastureland and $25,000 to build a hospital after the Spanish flu killed over 250 people in Adams County.
John, a local teacher, banker, merchant and fire chief, and his wife Annie were deeply committed to their community. They inspired others to join their charitable efforts, and the hospital admitted its first patient in 1921. Today, WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital continues to provide high-quality care and uphold the Warners’ tradition of philanthropy and community support.
Meet Our Members
Lena Arnold*
Dr. Edward and Georgine Baranski
Richard Bigham
Philip Bikle*
Grace Bittinger*
Ralph D. Bole*
Jay* and Mary Brown
Peter and Delila Brown
Esther D. Cessna*
John P. Cessna*
William M. Cleveland
Jack and Bertha Davis
Kermit and Mary Deardorff
Mildred Dunn*
Joseph and Deborah Edgar
Lee and Dr. Bettina Ellsworth
Robert and Betty Fair
R.M. Hoffman Family
Glenna S. Fiscel*
Vernon and Margie Flickinger
Ryan and Megan Fox
The M.C. Jones Hospital Fund
Mary Gilmore*
Elmer M. and Samantha B. Gruver
Ann K. Hanson*
Caroline C. Hendrickson*
J. Kermit Hereter*
Phebe Catherine Hess
Mildred Lovina Hess*
Lucille D. Hill*
Helen Hoke*
Dr. Scott and Patricia Jaeger
Paul and Hatty Ketterman
George W. Koser*
Jean LeGros
Charles* and Jessie Little
Esther Little*
Drs. Franklin* and Christine Loveland
Jacob Ross King and Etta King Mahoney*
Leah A. Maitland
Dr. Charles Marley
Esther Marshman*
Dr. H. Fred and Kathy Martin
Dr. Orville and Arla McBeth
Phil and Roseann McGlade
John H. Menges and Edna C. Menges
Thomas and Florence Metz*
Dorothy E. Miller
Dr. Magdalena Mondejar
Annie C. Murray
Eva M. Pape*
Luella Paul
Donald* and Ethel Peters
Mildred F. Phreaner*
Clarence and Edna Reck
Judith and Daniel Redding
Bishop-Noel Reinecker
Steven and Linda Renner
Helen D. Rex*
Ruth Sachs*
Arlene J. Sandstedt*
Mary Sharrah
Raymond F. Sheely*
Edith V. Smith*
George B. Sneeringer*
George Steckert
Dr. William and Suzanne Steinour
Raymond* and Mary Tait
Leighton C. Taylor*
Michael and Patricia VanBuskirk
Walter* and Vesta Waybright
Hank* and Phyllis Whitfield
Elmer Yoder*
*Remembered