Historian Larry Mordan Was Always Willing to Share his knowledge of the Iron Industry of Montour County

The Susquehanna Valley lost a valuable resource in local history, especially the Montour County Iron industry, with the passing of Larry Mordan in 2019. Larry once told a newspaper reporter his interest in local history was sparked by his late grandfather, James Bryant, who was one of the last puddlers of iron in Danville. The famous T-Rail was first manufactured at the Big Mill in Danville. Larry’s great-grandfather, Charles Morgan Bryant, was one of the last to work in the Iron mines in Danville. And Mordan's great-great-great-grandfather, Samuel Bryant came to Danville from Wales in 1841. A talented artist as well as a historian Larry may be best known for his vast knowledge of the miners and the mines during the iron industry of the 1800s.