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Historical Basis for the Geographical Area of the Civil War Research Project

| 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 […]

William Henry Egle – Army Surgeon, Physician and Historian

| 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 […]

Gratz Fair Exhibit Features Women of the Civil War Era

| 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 […]

Simon C. Gratz – Son of First Mayor of Gratz, Pennsylvania

| 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 […]

Funeral of Isaac Hepler of Gratz

| 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. […]