On 17 January 1891, it was reported in the Harrisburg Patriot that “the grand jury [Dauphin County, Pennsylvania] returned the following true bills…. Benneville Hoyer selling liquor without a license…. These bills were ignored…. Benneville Hoyer, selling liquor to minors.” What was not stated in the article was that Benneville Hoyer was a Civil War […]
The pages referring to the Battle of Gettysburg as they appeared in a German language history of the Civil War which was printed in Philadelphia in 1866 are presented here for readers of this blog who read and understand German. By clicking on the picture of the page, it will enlarge to make it easier […]
The name of Benjamin Huff appears on the Millersburg Soldier Monument, but very little is known about him other than some general information about his military record. According to information on the Pennsylvania Veterans’ Index Card, available from the Pennsylvania Archives, Benjamin Huff was 20 years old when he enrolled in the 7th Pennsylvania Reserves […]
Jake Wynn‘s special project on the Gettysburg Campaign was featured on The Civil War Blog from 15 June 2013 through 15 July 2013. This post is an index to the series with direct links to each of the individual posts. Special Project from June 15 – July 15 “Danger is Imminent:” The Beginning of the […]
A listing of the June 2013 posts on the Gratz Historical Society Civil War Blog with direct links: Additions to Veterans’ List – I & J Additions to Veterans’ List – K Additions to Veterans’ List – L May 2013 Posts Civil War Records in the Published Schuylkill County Archives Series – Volume 2 Additions […]
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