Isaac Koppenhaver (1849-1900) was a well-known businessman of Millersburg and was a Civil War veteran. The Harrisburg Telegraph of 26 September 1900, told of his funeral: Isaac Koppenhaver Buried Millersburg, 26 September 1900 — All that was mortal of the late Isaac Koppenhaver – genial “Koppy” to a thousand friends – was laid to […]
A listing of the July 2016 posts on The Civil War Blog with direct links: Edward Crabb – Victim of Bigotry in Gratz Adam Jury – Born Millersburg, Died Salisbury Prison June 2016 Posts “It would have been better if Mr. Ryan had not seized the pistol….” Isaac Koppenhaver – Hotel Proprietor of Millersburg Jacob […]
A newly-discovered list of supposed Civil War veterans who are buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Millersburg is featured in this post. This one-page list has 114 names, many of which are not included on the Millersburg Soldier Monument. There is no indication on the list itself as to the compiler. However, the single page […]
The history of the 103rd Pennsylvania Infantry explains why replacement companies had to be recruited in 1864 and 1865. From the Lykens Valley area around Gratz, Company G of the 103rd Pensylvania Infantry was formed in March of 1865 and sent south to Roanoke Island, North Carolina. Their experiences there were unlike other companies that […]
Veterans of the Civil War identified as having some connection to the Lykens Valley area and included in the Civil War Research Project. Updated 12 April 2011. ++++ Updated 19 April 2012. A Nicholas Adams (1843-1927)—- William Adams (18xx-xxxx) —- Joseph J. Alleman (1847-xxxx) —-William Alleman (1844-1894) —- John Allman (1838-xxxx) —- David Alspach (1839-1864) […]
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