Jacob Messner (1861-1943)
Jacob Messner, hotel keeper, Loyalton, Pennsylvania, was born in Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, 22 March 1861, the son of Philip Messner and Anna Mary [Dockey] Messner. The father, […]
Edward M. Messersmith (1852-1924)
Edward M. Messersmith, wagon manufacturer, was born at Elizabethville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 22 December 1852, a son of Adam Messersmith and Polly [Welker] Messersmith. The father, Adam Messersmith, died at […]
Cyril Shade (1926-2001)
Cyril Harry Shade was born on 6 May 1926 in Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the son of Harry Luther Shade and Mary Rachael [Shade] Shade of that place. He […]
George N. Lenker (1842-1905)
George N. Lenker, farmer, Washington Township, was born in Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 25 February 1842, son of Ludwig Lenker and Amelia Maria [Dietrich]Lenker. The father, Ludwig Lenker, […]
Lykens – Railroad Map, 1858
A railroad map of “Lykinstown”, or Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, from 1858, also showing streets, the Wiconisco Creek, and the Rattling Creek. “L. V. R. R.” stands for Lykens Valley […]
Daniel D. Matter (1852-1934)
Daniel D. Matter, blacksmith and farmer, Washington Township, was born in the house in which he now lives, in Washington Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 11 February 1852. Michael Matter, the […]
Henry Lenker (1833-1910)
Henry Lenker, farmer, was born in Washington Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 17 September 1833, a son of Philip Lenker and Sally [Holtzman] Lenker. The father, Philip Lenker, was born in […]
Wesley Boyer (1856-1948)
Wesley Boyer, farmer, Washington Township, was born on his present farm in Washington Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 14 November 1856, a son of Gabriel Boyer and Matilda [Ginler] Boyer. The […]