Norman Gasbarro | December 19, 2014
Robert H. Sinex Jr. died on 17 November 1910 in Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. A brief obituary of him appeared in the Harrisburg Patriot on 19 November 1910. It contained the following interesting information: SAW LINCOLN ASSASSINATED Robert Sinex Also Took Part in The Capture of Booth. Haxleton, 18 November 1910 — Robert Sinex, a […]
Norman Gasbarro | December 18, 2014
From the Harrisburg Patriot of 3 June 1910, we learn an interesting story of an old veteran of the Civil War: VETERAN’S REMARKABLE WALK. Man Who Served in Two Wars Made 30-Mile Trip Afoot. Shamokin, 3 June 1911 — Probably the most remarkable veteran who took part in the observance of Memorial Day in this […]
Norman Gasbarro | December 16, 2014
The obituary of William C. Armor (1842-1911) has been located in the Harrisburg Patriot of 14 August 1911. The portrait above was included with the obituary and was attributed to the photographer “Roshon.” Previously on this blog, a post entitled William C. Armor – Historian and Bookseller was presented. This post adds the text of […]
Norman Gasbarro | December 14, 2014
Henry “Harry” Kemble, the son of Adam Kembel and Lydia [Zartman] Kemble, was a farmer in Jackson Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. During the Civil War, he served two enlistments, the first of which was from 16 August 1862 in the 136th Pennsylvania Infantry, Company C, as a Private, until he received a discharge on a […]
Norman Gasbarro | December 12, 2014
Today’s post features the grave of Col. Edward H. Leib who is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, and also gives some additional information about him and his service in the Civil War. One of the above two men is thought to be “Capt. E. Leib, 5th U.S. Cavalry” and the […]
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