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Rev. Milton H. Sangree – Former Salem Pastor?

Two portraits of Rev. Milton H. Sangree have been recently discovered in a file folder.  Attached (with a paper clip) to the portraits was a note stating the following:  “Keep these… think he may be a former Salem Church Pastor.” There are several churches in the Lykens Valley area with the name “Salem”, so it […]

Additions to Veterans’ List – W, Y and Z

Veterans of the Civil War identified as having some connection to the Lykens Valley area and included in the Civil War Research Project was last updated 19 April 2012.  In a series of posts continuing intermittently until concluding in mid-June, a brief sketch of each of the new names added since then will be presented.  […]

Additions to Veterans’ List – S

Veterans of the Civil War identified as having some connection to the Lykens Valley area and included in the Civil War Research Project was last updated 19 April 2012.  In a series of posts continuing intermittently until concluding in mid-June, a brief sketch of each of the new names added since then will be presented.  […]

Additions to Veterans’ List – A

Veterans of the Civil War identified as having some connection to the Lykens Valley area and included in the Civil War Research Project was last updated 19 April 2012.  In a series of posts beginning today and continuing intermittently until concluding in mid-June, a brief sketch of each of the new names added since then […]

Frederick W. Yingst – Carpet Dealer of Harrisburg

Frederick W. Yingst (1843-1920) was the son of Carl Yingst and Anna [Snavely] Yingst, German immigrants who met on shipboard en-route to America.  Frederick was born and reared in Harrisburg.  According to his biographer, at 16 years old, he became an apprentice in the house and sign painting trade with John Cruikshank, a well-known mechanic. […]