Norman Gasbarro | September 19, 2013
The geographical area encompassing the Civil War Research Project was not arbitrarily chosen. There is a long-standing historical, economic and cultural identity in the parts of three counties that form the large triangle of valleys in the east-central area of Pennsylvania through which the Susquehanna River flows. The lower part of Northumberland County, the […]
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Norman Gasbarro | September 17, 2013
Noted Pennsylvania and Dauphin County historian Dr. William H. Egle died at his home on 19 February 1901. His many books and other writings include much information on the early development of the Lykens Valley area, including Gratz Borough. During the Civil War, he served as an army surgeon in both the 96th Pennsylvania Infantry […]
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Norman Gasbarro | September 15, 2013
Women and the Civil War – Portraits and Stories is the newest exhibit of the Civil War Research Project It will preview at the Gratz Fair, beginning today, Sunday, September 15, 2013, at 11 a.m., and continuing to Saturday, September 21, 2013, when the Fair closes. The exhibit description states: This portrait gallery is […]
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Norman Gasbarro | September 13, 2013
Additional information has been discovered about Simon C. Gratz, the son of Theodore Gratz and Ellen [Carson] Gratz of Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Simon C. Gratz was the brother of John C. Gratz of the 10th Pennsylvania Infantry and the 96th Pennsylvania Infantry, who died of disease during the Civil War. They were the grandsons […]
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Norman Gasbarro | September 10, 2013
The following obituary and report on the funeral services of Civil War veteran Isaac Hepler of Gratz appeared in a local newspaper in late July 1918: ISAAC HEPLER The funeral services of the late Isaac Hepler were held in the Lutheran and reformed Church of Gratz, Friday morning, 26 July 1918, the Revs. C. P. […]
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