Norman Gasbarro | February 28, 2018
Girardville is a small community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, on Route 54, just east of Ashland. While it is not within the area specifically covered by the Civil War Research Project, the efforts of Schuylkill County researchers and historians to compile a list of those who served in the Civil War who had some connection […]
Norman Gasbarro | February 26, 2018
A letter sent to the editor of the Lykens Standard by the Ku Klux Klan, dated 20 October 1930, decried those who supported competitive sports events on Sundays, and urged “law abiding citizens” to help in “putting an end to this evil.” At this writing, it is not known how widespread was the practice of […]
Norman Gasbarro | February 23, 2018
The above picture was found in a Schuylkill County history and was captioned “Girardville: Last Remnant of the Civil War Veterans.” It was taken in 1913. Pictured are: Front Row (seated): William Williard; Louis Blitz; Patrick Dolan; William K. Moyer. Back Row (standing): Albert Bordy; Frank Bensinger; John Butler; Adam Metz; Col. P. H. Monaghan. […]
Norman Gasbarro | February 21, 2018
The obituary of William Whitman, Civil War veteran, appeared in the Elizabethville Echo, 8 April 1915: DEATHS & FUNERALS William Whitman William Whitman, whose death occurred at his son’s home here on 30 March 1915, was born in Jackson Township, Dauphin County, 30 July 1832, bringing his age to 82 years, 8 months, and 27 […]
Norman Gasbarro | February 19, 2018
Sarah Jane [Zerby] Machamer died on 16 Jul 1926 in Williamstown, Dauphin County. Her parents were Henry Zerby (1829-1922) and Sarah S. [Wolf] Zerby (1833-1906). Her husband was Charles Machamer. Her funeral was largely attended by members of Ku Klux Klan of Williamstown, of which she and her husband were leaders. This post is a […]
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