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The Henry Keiser Diary – Furlough, Marriage, Return to the Front

According to the history of the 96th Pennsylvania Infantry, the following was undertaken by the regiment during the winter months of 1863-1864: The command went into camp near the confluence of the Aestham with the Rappahannock, and with the exception of the movement to Mine Run, and in support of the cavalry in the reconnaissance […]

The Henry Keiser Diary – Selected Entries from Early Winter 1863-1864

According to the history of the 96th Pennsylvania Infantry, the following was undertaken by the regiment during the winter months of 1863-1864: The command went into camp near the confluence of the Aestham with the Rappahannock, and with the exception of the movement to Mine Run, and in support of the cavalry in the reconnaissance […]

Who Was Benjamin Huff of Millersburg?

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 […]

The Obituary of Daniel Schaffner

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 […]

Capt. Jacob F. Hoffman – Merchant

Capt. Jacob F. Hoffman was the brother of Medal of Honor recipient Thomas W. Hoffman.  He was born in Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania on 25 December 1841, and was one of six Hoffman brothers who served in the Civil War.  For a time, he was a merchant in Pillow and Berrysburg in Dauphin County.  […]