Norman Gasbarro | July 14, 2014
Previously on this blog, Michael Polm was featured as part of the post entitled Methodist Cemetery, Williamtown (Part 3 of 3). The following was then stated: Michael Polm (1835-1917). According to pension records, Michael Polm first served in the 10th Pennsylvania Infantry, Company F, as a Private, from 26 April 1861 through 31 July 1861. […]
Norman Gasbarro | June 25, 2014
Jacob Shiro was born in Wittenberg, Germany, on 19 February 1843, the son of Jacob Shiro and Susan [Bellon] Shiro. He arrived in the United States around 185 at the age of eight. During the Civil War, he served in Company G, 103rd Pennsylvania Infantry, as a Private, from 14 March 1865 through discharge on […]
Norman Gasbarro | May 26, 2014
The following obituary of Joseph W. Knouff appeared in the Harrisburg Patriot on 15 April 1902. ENDERS Special to the Patriot Enders, 14 April 1902 — Joseph W. Knouff, who has been critically ill for the last four weeks, died on Thursday night and was buried in Fair Cemetery on Sunday. Revs. J. E. Francis […]
Norman Gasbarro | May 11, 2014
Jake Wynn, a regular contributor to this blog, launched his own blog on 22 February 2014. It is entitled Wynning History: The Explorations of a Young Historian – Interpreting the Past with a Youthful Voice. Jake can be followed regularly on Twitter or by subscribing directly to his blog. He has just completed his junior […]
Norman Gasbarro | May 5, 2014
The Williamstown-Williams Township Historical Society held its annual Open House yesterday, Sunday, 4 May 2014, at their headquarters and museum in Williamtown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Featured at the Open House was the presentation of a restored Civil War Officer’s Commission and an exhibit on Women and the Civil War. Diane Schreffler, presented to the Williamstown […]
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