Norman Gasbarro | June 8, 2017
A Lykens Valley pastor was a known leader of the Ku Klux Klan. He served several churches in the valley, and not only promoted the K. K. K. outside his role of ministering to his congregations, but included K. K. K. activities within the worship services he conducted. This post is a continuation of the […]
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Tags: African American, Berrysburg, Curtin, Hate, Killinger, Lykens Borough, Pine Grove, Rife, Tower City
Norman Gasbarro | June 6, 2017
The name John Roberts appears on the Lykens G.A.R. Monument as a Civil War soldier who was killed in action. At first, it was difficult to identify him, but recently, a Pennsylvania Veterans’ File Card was located for a John E. Roberts, who lived in Dauphin County at the time of his enlistment. An 18 […]
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Tags: Lykens, Wiconisco Township
Norman Gasbarro | June 5, 2017
A listing of the May 2017 posts on The Civil War Blog with direct links: Michael O’Leary – Coal Miner of Wiconisco George P. Owen of Tremont – Dies in New Mexico – A Connection to the Boer War Abner M. Pike of Halifax – Some Tragic Stories April 2017 Posts Aaron Ossman of Hegins […]
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Norman Gasbarro | June 2, 2017
William Reinbarger died on 23 April 1926, and is buried at the Fetterhoff’s Cemetery, Halifax Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. His Findagrave Memorial does not note that he was a veteran of the Civil War. The spelling variations of the surname make it difficult to research this individual. His name is found as Rineberger, Rinebarger, […]
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Tags: Fisherville, Halifax, Halifax Township