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Civil War Blog

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How Many Samuel Fryberger’s?

| October 2, 2011

A post on another blog and an article in the Shamokin News Item sparked curiosity about the Civil War soldier named therein – Samuel Fryberger.  Is it possible that this Northumberland County soldier should be included in the Civil War Research Project?  Although Shamokin is just outside the triangular geographic area of the project study, […]

Descendants of Philip Keiser Jr. in the Civil War (Part 3 of 3)

| October 1, 2011

Today’s post will focus on two of the middle children of Philip Keiser Jr.:  (1) Elizabeth Keiser (1823-1882); and (2) Jacob Keiser (1828-?) – and their children, Edmund Umholtz (1843-1882) and Ellen V. Keiser (1852-1922).  [Click on chart above to enlarge it].  Two days ago, the post focused on the oldest son of Philip Keiser […]

Robert C. “Pete” Wiscount Veteran’s Memorial Park, Tremont

| September 5, 2011

The Robert C. “Pete” Wiscount Veteran’s Memorial Park is located on the south side of the main street (Route 209) of Tremont, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The dedicatory plaque reads: Robert C. “Pete” Wiscount Veteran’s Memorial Park This park, built on the site of the Tremont Hardware, was erected through Pete’s vision, leadership, and dedication.  His […]

Calvary United Methodist Church and Cemetery, Wiconisco (Part 6 of 6)

| August 23, 2011

Civil War veteran burials in the Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, concludes today. —————————— Samuel Klinger (1819-1891).  Served in the 173rd Pennsylvania Infantry, Company K, as a Private.  See prior post on Samuel Klinger.  He was married four times:  Rebecca Cooper; Magdalena ?; Belinda Savidge; and Catherine Kissinger.  Samuel was a […]

Calvary United Methodist Church and Cemetery, Wiconisco (Part 1 of 6)

| August 13, 2011

Calvary United Methodist Church is located in Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on the south side of Pottsville Street at the east end of town.  According to information found in the Lykens-Williams Valley History – Directory and Pictorial Review, edited and compiled by J. Allen Barrett in 1922, the first Methodist Church was erected here in […]