Norman Gasbarro | November 17, 2012
Amos Kuntzelman (1833-1905) was born in Dauphin County and died in Lykens. He was a Civil War veteran and a founding member of the G.A.R. Heilner Post, No. 232, of Lykens and Wiconisco. His name appears near the top of the Lykens G.A.R. Monument as a founding member: The following biographical sketch of Amos Kuntzelman […]
Norman Gasbarro | November 13, 2012
The name of John DeSilva appears on the Lykens G.A.R. Monument as a 2nd Lieutenant of the Civil War who joined the Heilner Post, G.A.R., No. 232, after it was initially organized. After researching him, it became apparent that he was the same person who was a mine supervisor in the Lykens-Wiconisco area. The story […]
Norman Gasbarro | November 10, 2012
The names of four members of the Machamer family appear on the Lykens G.A.R. Monument which is located on North Second Street in the Borough of Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The four men are: Henry Machamer, Isaac Machamer, Israel Machamer and David Machamer The Machamer family had roots in Wiconisco. HENRY MACHAMER (1836-1862) It is […]
Norman Gasbarro | October 29, 2012
The first name listed on the Lykens G.A.R. Monument is that of Capt. James L. Pell, a founding member of the Heilner Post No. 232, G.A.R. of Lykens and Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Who was James L. Pell other than being the highest ranking former officer involved in the creation of the Heilner Post at […]
Norman Gasbarro | October 26, 2012
After the Civil War, the army set about the task of compiling an official military history to include documents from both sides. Titled, War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies (or more simply, Official Records – O.R.). Every possible kind of document was included – official […]
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