Norman Gasbarro | October 1, 2011
Today’s post will focus on two of the middle children of Philip Keiser Jr.: (1) Elizabeth Keiser (1823-1882); and (2) Jacob Keiser (1828-?) – and their children, Edmund Umholtz (1843-1882) and Ellen V. Keiser (1852-1922). [Click on chart above to enlarge it]. Two days ago, the post focused on the oldest son of Philip Keiser […]
Norman Gasbarro | July 20, 2011
Sweitzer’s Memorial Cemetery is located on the western side of Main Street (Route 225) heading south out of the center of Berrysburg toward Elizabethville. The cemetery is also known as the “E.U.B. Cemetery.” It’s a large cemetery with several sections and offers a nice view of the valley – including the spire of the St. […]
Norman Gasbarro | January 7, 2011
Along the Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, just across from the Franklin Institute on 20th Street, is the monument erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to honor her “Colored Soldiers.” The monument plaque reads: To commemorate the heroism and sacrifice of all colored soldiers who served in the various wars engaged in by the United States […]
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