Norman Gasbarro | November 19, 2013
The obituaries of two Civil War veterans, John Kauffman and Daniel Harman, as published in the West Schuylkill Herald of 1904, are presented in today’s post, along with some additional information about these veterans from the files of the Gratz Historical Society. ————————— John Kauffman (or Kaufman) Kauffman’s obituary appeared in the West Schuylkill Herald, […]
Norman Gasbarro | November 16, 2013
Two men, not previously identified as Civil War veterans, were buried in Williamstown with reference to the Chester Post 280, G.A.R. in their obituaries or death notices. In the 15 Apr 1887 edition of the Lykens Register, in the column entitled “Williamstown Waifs,” the following appeared: An old man by the name of Carpenter, hailing […]
Norman Gasbarro | November 14, 2013
The obituary of John B. Gise was recently located the Elizabethville Echo, 16 Dec 1915: WAR VETERANS DEATH AT GRATZ John B. Gise, who had been declining in health for several years died at home 11 December (Saturday) age 75 years, 7 months, 2 days. He was confined to his bed for two weeks. He […]
Norman Gasbarro | November 12, 2013
Jonas Hoffman enlisted in the 103rd Pennsylvania Infantry at Harrisburg on 7 March 1865 and was mustered into the 2nd Company G, two days later, 9 March 1965. Previously some of the wartime activities of this 2nd Company G, 103rd Pennsylvania Infantry, were noted here. See: The Second Company G of the 103rd Pennsylvania Infantry. […]
Norman Gasbarro | November 9, 2013
The obituary of Dr. Isaiah S. Schminky of Gratz appeared in the Lykens Standard on 22 February 1900 : DR. I. S. SCHMINKY The death of I. S. Schminky at Gratz, Monday, closed a career of medical practice covering a period of 45 years. He was born 27 January 1832 in Lancaster County. He entered […]
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