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Umholtz & Strayer – Unknown Photo at Gettysburg

| November 21, 2011

In the files of the Gratz Historical Society are a number of unidentified or partially identified photos, some of which pertain to the Civil War.  The photo shown above has the following caption:  “At Gettysburg, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Umholtz, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Strayer, & Guide.”  The photo appears to have been taken in […]

Descendants of Philip Keiser Jr. in the Civil War (Part 2 of 3)

| September 30, 2011

Yesterday, the post focused on the oldest son of Philip Keiser Jr. (1800-1839).  That post gave the Civil War service of Daniel Keiser (1820-1877) and three of his sons, Henry Keiser (1840-1933), William Keiser (1844-1921), and George Keiser (1846-1863).  Today, the focus is on Philip’s youngest son, Jonas Keiser (1834- ?). Jonas Keiser served only […]