David Gratz (1842-1925)
David Gratz Mr. Gratz is the only survivor of the Simon Gratz ancestry living in this valley. He is a son of Edward Gratz, and a grandson of Simon Gratz. […]
Henry Keiser
Henry Keiser Mr. Keiser was born in Gratz, 26 October 1840.In the spring of the year 1850, Mr. Keiser came to Lykens, and is probably the oldest citizen of the […]
William Irving
Mr. Irving, one of Lykens elderly and respected citizens, was born in Wilkes-Barre in the year 1841. He came to Lykens in 1874 and entered the bottling business, in which […]
A. F. Hanna
A. F. Hanna The author [J. Allen Barrett] concedes that there are others, but insists that Mr. A. F. Hanna is one of the extraordinarily keen interested citizens of the […]
Charles W. Snyder
Charles W. Snyder Mr. Snyder is a native of Lykens, a descendant of early settlers and a very highly respected citizen of the borough. He has been an employee at […]
George A. Kosier
George A. Kosier Mr. Kosier,. one of the successful and progressive businessmen of Lykens, was born at Gratz. When a young boy his family removed to Wiconisco where he worked […]
George W. Parfet
George W. Parfet Mr. Parfet is a native of Lykens and one if its successful businessmen. He was prominent in the organization of the Lykens Business Men’s Association and acted […]
Thomas W. Hoffman – Medal of Honor Recipient
Thomas William Hoffman was born in Berrysburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on 21 July 1839, the son of Amos A. Hoffman (1809-1897) and Amanda [Harper] Hoffman (1815-1897). He was the great-great-grandson […]