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Women and the Civil War (Part 7)

| December 19, 2016

Women and the Civil War” is an exhibit of photographs and stories of women who had family connections with soldiers of that war.  It was first displayed at the Gratz Fair in September 2013, where it received “first place” in a non-profit division.  Afterward, it was displayed in 2014 at the Williamtown-Williams Township Historical Society; […]

Women and the Civil War (Part 6)

| December 16, 2016

Women and the Civil War” is an exhibit of photographs and stories of women who had family connections with soldiers of that war.  It was first displayed at the Gratz Fair in September 2013, where it received “first place” in a non-profit division.  Afterward, it was displayed in 2014 at the Williamtown-Williams Township Historical Society; […]

Rev. Joel Light – Served in Valley View-Hegins Area

| December 14, 2016

A brief obituary of Rev. Joel Light appeared in the Reading Times, 25 February 1904: REV. JOEL LIGHT Rev. Joel Light died at his home, in Lebanon, of general debility, yesterday morning aged about 70 years.  He was one of the best known ministers in the United Brethren Conference and had charges at various times […]

Women and the Civil War (Part 5)

| December 12, 2016

“Women and the Civil War” is an exhibit of photographs and stories of women who had family connections with soldiers of that war.  It was first displayed at the Gratz Fair in September 2013, where it received “first place” in a non-profit division.  Afterward, it was displayed in 2014 at the Williamtown-Williams Township Historical Society; […]

Who Was W. H. McDonald? – Named on Millersburg Soldier Monument

| December 9, 2016

The name “W. H. McDonald” appears on the Millersburg Soldier Monument indicating that he had a connection to Millersburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, and to the Civil War. But, who was he?  Thus far he has not been identified. Looking for his full name, his regiment and company of service, and any other information about him […]