Norman Gasbarro | August 7, 2011
This is the seventh in a series of posts on Gratz during the Civil War. The original house on Lot #38 on the south side of Market Street was built about 1822, probably by Barbara Wiest, the widow of Jacob Wiest who died in 1811; she had re-married to Michael Salada. In 1830, John DeWalt, […]
Norman Gasbarro | July 20, 2011
Sweitzer’s Memorial Cemetery is located on the western side of Main Street (Route 225) heading south out of the center of Berrysburg toward Elizabethville. The cemetery is also known as the “E.U.B. Cemetery.” It’s a large cemetery with several sections and offers a nice view of the valley – including the spire of the St. […]
Norman Gasbarro | June 25, 2011
The Postmaster of Gratz during the Civil War years of 1861-1865 was Daniel Lehr and the post pffice was located on the northeast corner of Market Square (Market & Center Streets) in Lehr’s General Store. The 1862 map shows the location and Lehr is listed in the “Business Directory” as the “Postmaster.” During the Civil […]
Norman Gasbarro | May 31, 2011
Uncle John M. Keiper (1842-1887) is buried in the Old Stone Church Cemetery in Elizabethville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. He is one of many persons of whom it is believed that they served in the Civil War, but there is no formal recognition of their service at their graveside. John M. Keiper was born 17 February […]
Norman Gasbarro | May 30, 2011
In the front of Section 1- North, of Gratz Union Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, is the final resting place for three unnamed Civil War soldiers. Over time, the cemetery records have been lost as to the names of the veterans who are are buried in this plot. It was here that the G.A.R. […]
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