World War II – Francis G. Faust – Killed in Action
Francis G. Faust Not much is known about this individual, Francis G. Faust, except that he was reported “Killed in Action” and his name and photograph appeared in the Lykens […]
World War II – Lawrence C. Engle – Killed in Action
Lawrence C. Engle From a local newspaper (probably Elizabethville Echo) at the time of his death, about 8 March 1945: PVT. L. ENGLE REPORTED KILLED IN GERMANY Mrs. Estella […]
John W. Hoffman (1843-1926)
John W. Hoffman, farmer and stockman, Gratz, Pennsylvania, was born in Gratz, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 8 March 1843. Henry C. Hoffman, the father of John W. Hoffman, was […]
World War II – Lykens and Wiconisco Homeoming Celebration, 1946
A commemorative program in celebration of the homecoming of World War II soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines to Lykens and Wiconisco Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 31 August to 2 September […]
Emanuel Umholtz (1843-1904)
Emanuel Umholtz, farmer, Gratz, Pennsylvania, was born in Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 30 July 1843. Philip Umholtz, the grandfather of Emanuel Umholtz, was of German descent, and was a […]
Thomas M. Williams
Thomas M. Williams, manager of the Lykens Valley and Summit Valley Branch Coal Company,was born in Wales, Great Britain, 5 June 1835. He is the only child of John Williams […]
Loyalton – World War II Honor Roll
A World War II Honor Roll of men who served their country from Loyalton and the immediate area was erected by the citizens of that town. In the dedication ceremony, […]
Lykens Township – Revolutionary War Monument Dedication, 1930
On 24 November 1930, the Harrisburg Evening News reported on the dedication of the Revoutionary War Monument at the Hoffman Cemetery in Lykens Township, Dauphin County. The post office address […]