John G. Swab (1831-1912)
John G. Swab, carpenter, was born in Washington Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 20 March 1831, a son of George Swab and Catharine [Umholtz] Swab. The father, George Swab, was born […]
Jackson Township Created, 1828
Jackson Township was created in 1828 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, from Halifax Township. After its creation, two townships were separated from territory originally part of it. Jefferson Township was created […]
Reed Township Created, 1849
Reed Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, was created in 1849 from parts of MIddle Paxton Township; from islands at the mouth of the Juniata River including Duncan’s Island and Haldeman’s Island; […]
William Cooper (1831-1913)
William Cooper, farmer, Washington Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, was born in Mifflin Township, now Washington Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. He was a son of John Cooper and Mary [Miller] Cooper. […]
Loyalton – Stone Hill School, 1929
From the Harrisburg Telegraph, 15 October 1929: ATTEND TEACHERS’ INSTITUTE Four fair misses, instructors in the Dauphin County schools, who are attending the County Institute this week in Harrisburg. From […]
Andrew Lycans (1701-1756)
Believed to be a portrait of Andrew Lycans, or Lykens (1701-1756), for whom Lykens Valley, Lykens Borough, and Lykens Township are named. The following story is adapted/edited from pages 55-56 […]