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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 _________________________________ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]