Berrysburg – St. Lawrence Hotel, 1911
A photograph of the St. Lawrence Hotel, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, that appeared in the Harrisburg Telegraph, 16 March 1911, as part of a essay on “Enterprising Business Firms in […]
Harry H. Weaver (1861-1924)
Harry H. Weaver Mr. Weaver is a native of Elizabethville where he has resided all his life. At the age of 12 he became a telegraph operator and took […]
James E. Lentz (1879-1946)
James E. Lentz Born in Washington Township, one mile east of Elizabethville. [In] 1886 moved to Mifflin Township, near Berrysburg. [In] 1896 moved to Elizabethville, entering produce business. [In] […]
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 […]
Berrysburg – High School, 1929
A photograph of the Class of 1929, of the Berrysburg High School, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. None of the persons in the photo have been identified. A number key is […]
Josiah P. Stine (1837-
Josiah P. Stine, farmer and tanner, was born in Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 9 September 1837, the son of son of John P. Stine and Regina [Coleman] Stine. He […]
Cyrus Romberger (1843-1915)
Cyrus Romberger, retired merchant, Washington Township, was born in Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 14 July 1843, the son of Daniel Romberger and Hanhah [Bergstresser] Romberger. He attended school in […]
Edward M. Messersmith (1852-1924)
Edward M. Messersmith, wagon manufacturer, was born at Elizabethville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 22 December 1852, a son of Adam Messersmith and Polly [Welker] Messersmith. The father, Adam Messersmith, died at […]