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Rev. Barry M. Ridge – Lutheran Minister of the Lykens Valley

Rev. Barry M. Ridge served as minister of Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz, Dauphin County, from 1987 to 2011. ____________________________________ Barry M. Ridge was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, a son […]

June 21, 2020
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African American Population of the Lykens Valley Area, 1860

The African American population as reported in the 1860 Census for selected areas of the Lykens Valley area is presented in today’s blog post. In 1860, African Americans were enumerated […]

June 21, 2020
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Rev. Richard A. Fisher – Reformed Minister of the Lykens Valley

Rev. Richard A. Fisher served as minister of Simeon Reformed Church, Gratz, Dauphin County, from 1856 to 1857. ________________________________ Richard A. Fisher was born 25 October 1805 in a rural […]

June 20, 2020
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Revolutionary War Soldiers with a Connection to the Lykens Valley

Finding a complete list of all with some connection to the Lykens Valley area who served in the Revolutionary War is nearly impossible, but several attempts have been made, one […]

June 20, 2020 1 Comment
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Gratz – Klinger & Brother General Stores

An undated advertising blotter for Klinger and Brother General Stores, Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennnsylvania. Sanford’s Inks – Premium Writing Fluid Combined Writing & Copying Fluid Superior Mucilage Library Paste _________________________________ […]

June 17, 2020
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The Underground Railroad in Pennsylvania (3 of 3)

Two days ago, the second part of this series of three posts discussed Harrisburg as a “hub” of activity for the Underground Railroad, rather than a final destination.  Those escapees […]

June 17, 2020
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Rev. Dr. William R. C. Hasskarl – Lutheran Minister of the Lykens Valley

Rev. Dr. William R. C. Hasskarl served as minister of Simeon Lutheran Church, Gratz, Dauphin County, from 1861 to 1865, the years of the Civil War. As no portrait photograph […]

June 16, 2020
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An Evitts-Riegle Reunion in Specktown, 1939

A set of eleven snapshot photos all taken on June 4, 1939, at the Riegle-Dietrich homestead in Specktown, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The photos are all of a reunion […]

June 15, 2020

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