The Gearhart Knitting Machine was invented by Joseph Emery Gearhart, whose great-grandfather, John Gearhart, emigrated from Germany in the 1700’s, served in the Revolutionary War, then settled in Centre County, marrying and fathering 10 children.  His grandfather served in the War of 1812 and moved to Clearfield County in 1820, where John S., father of … Continue reading THROWBACK THURSDAY: Gearhart Knitting Machine