Norman Gasbarro | November 19, 2013
The obituaries of two Civil War veterans, John Kauffman and Daniel Harman, as published in the West Schuylkill Herald of 1904, are presented in today’s post, along with some additional information about these veterans from the files of the Gratz Historical Society. ————————— John Kauffman (or Kaufman) Kauffman’s obituary appeared in the West Schuylkill Herald, […]
Norman Gasbarro | November 16, 2013
Two men, not previously identified as Civil War veterans, were buried in Williamstown with reference to the Chester Post 280, G.A.R. in their obituaries or death notices. In the 15 Apr 1887 edition of the Lykens Register, in the column entitled “Williamstown Waifs,” the following appeared: An old man by the name of Carpenter, hailing […]
Norman Gasbarro | November 7, 2013
John Henry Keen, also known as Henry Keen or John H. Keen, died in Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on 13 April 1910. Previously on this blog, a brief biographical sketch of John Henry Keen was given: John Henry Keen (1837-1910). John first served in the 173rd Pennsylvania Infantry, Company K, as a Private. He mustered […]
Norman Gasbarro | October 30, 2013
An article that appeared in the Harrisburg Patriot of 18 September 1906, stated that “Mandamus is Refused in Williamstown Matter.” The article referred to an opinion handed down by Judge George Kunkel in the matter of the School Board of Williamstown, Dauphin County, and the request of Catholic parents to allow Catholic students to be […]
Norman Gasbarro | October 18, 2013
Some additional information about Cornelius Martz has been located. Cornelius died young, at the age of 36, of a condition resulting from his service in the Civil War. The obituary of Cornelius C. Martz was located in the Millersburg Herald, 30 December 1881: Cornelius Martz Cornelius Martz, son of Charles Martz, died on Monday of […]
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