Norman Gasbarro | January 14, 2014
Previously on this blog the story of Daniel Schaffner was presented. See: Daniel Schaffner, General Store Merchant. Early in his life, he learned the trade of store and tavern keeper in Gratz Borough. His Civil War service included the following: 36th Pennsylvania Infantry (Emergency of 1863), Company E, Private. served from 4 July 1863 through […]
Norman Gasbarro | January 12, 2014
In today’s post, William Leonard Steever (1839-1885) will be profiled. On the Millersburg Soldier Monument there are three Steever brothers who are honored as Civil War soldiers. Initially it was difficult to identify them as brothers and construct a genealogy. However, a biographical sketch was located of a younger brother, Aaron M. Steever, a pharmacist […]
Norman Gasbarro | January 10, 2014
In today’s post, John Jefferson Steever (1837-1862) will be profiled. On the Millersburg Soldier Monument there are three Steever brothers who are honored as Civil War soldiers. Initially it was difficult to identify them as brothers and construct a genealogy. However, a biographical sketch was located of a younger brother, Aaron M. Steever, a pharmacist […]
Norman Gasbarro | January 8, 2014
Normally, I try to research all inquiries received from readers of the blog, regardless of how far afield they at first may appear to be. Usually, I am successful in making at least one connection with the goals of the Civil War Research Project. In the case of the inquiry I am about to describe, […]
Jake Wynn | January 7, 2014
A cool breeze nipped at Isaac Deitrich as he tramped home in the darkness. It was a little before midnight on the evening of December 5, 1900 when his late shift in the mines let out. Wiconisco and Lykens lay below him in the twilight, only dim shadows marking where each town began. He left […]
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