by Marc | Jun 21, 2025 | ARC
The Civil War touched the lives of many in our family, from courageous soldiers who fought on the front lines to those who served in support roles or endured hardships far from battlefields. Their stories of valor, loss, and resilience form a powerful legacy passed...
by Marc | Jun 18, 2025 | ARC
They All Chose Pennsylvania The vast majority of our ancestors sailed directly from Europe to New Sweden or Pennsylvania colony through the Port of Philadelphia, drawn by promises of land ownership, religious freedom, and minimal taxation in times of peace....
by Marc | Jun 12, 2025 | ARC
In the spring of 1814, Andrew Hensel and John Gipe (Gype) mustered into federal service with the Pennsylvania Militia at Carlisle, PA, joining Capt. John McMillin’s company under the command of Col. James Fenton. As members of the 5th Detachment, they were quickly...
by Marc | Jun 11, 2025 | ARC
Pennsylvania – Organization and Mustering (1861–1863) In Harrisburg, David Thompson and John Updegrove were mustered into Company H (“Warren Guards”). Adam R organized Company L as an independent unit at Camp Cameron. Alex F Thompson mustered into Company G of...
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