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Riegel Family Veterans of Pennsylvania Civil War Regiments (Part 4 of 7)

Part 4 of 7.  In a prior post, one branch of the Riegel family’s origins in America was presented – that of Mattheis Riegell (born about 1615) of Bad Muenster, Palatinate, Germany, who married Maria Werner.  They had a son, Jost Riegell (1615-1687) who married Maria Honen (or Hoenen).  Their son, Cornelius Riegel (1674-175) was […]

Gratz During the Civil War – Keiter-Snyder Property

The row of houses on the south side of Market Street in the first block east of Centre Street (formerly Chestnut Street) now appears as abandoned and partially boarded-up.  During the Civil War, this was the property of two Gratz businessmen, Philip W. Keiter and Cyrus Snyder.  The original buildings were built some time before […]

The 2nd Company G of the 103rd Pennsylvania Infantry

The history of the 103rd Pennsylvania Infantry explains why replacement companies had to be recruited in 1864 and 1865.  From the Lykens Valley area around Gratz, Company G of the 103rd Pensylvania  Infantry was formed in March of 1865 and sent south to Roanoke Island, North Carolina.  Their experiences there were unlike other companies that […]

Children of Daniel Riegle, Dauphin County Commissioner (Part 2 of 2)

The three sons of Daniel Riegle and one son-in-law all saw Civil War service. —————————– ELIAS ETZWEILER (1829-1909) son-in-law of Daniel Riegle, who is also found in the records as Elias Etsweiler, was mustered into the 172nd Pennsylvania Infantry, Company G, as a Private, on 28 October 1862.  He served until 31 October 1863, when […]

Children of Daniel Riegle, Dauphin County Commissioner (Part 1 of 2)

In the post yesterday, the origins of the Riegel family in Pennsylvania were noted, with the first settlers of this name in the Lykens Valley being Andreas Riegel (1750-1815) and his sons, who came to the valley from Berks County, Pennsylvania.  Andreas and his wife Catherine [Hoffman] Riegle (1751-1819) are believed to be buried in […]