I understand the Gratz Historical Society has been working for some time on a book of Lykens history. Does anyone know if the book is finished and available?

Thanks,

Joe

morse73@ptd.net

Hi Joe
I would be interested in seeing this book also. If you find out anything, please let me know also.
Thanks, Don

I learned from several informed sources that the book will not be finished for about a year. I'm looking forward to reading it - the Gratz book was very well done.

Hi Joe
Do you have a e-mail address or phone number for this Gratz historical society? I am researching the Commo family in Lykens.
Thanks, Don

Gratz Historical Society
8 West Market Street, (mailing: P.O. Box 507),
Gratz, PA 17030

Here's the best that I can do. I've tried direct mailing a few times ... no reply, even with a SASE!

Don Hi I saw your Post about the book The Historicial Society wont reopen til April if at all possible a visit in person is always the best way to get started I am a life Member they are open only on Wedneday I should be getting a news letter soon the last one I have is October 2007 I can keep you updated on the opening also I have a great many boos for the area i looked in them and only found a Claude Como died july 25 1889 in a mine casualties at Lyken Valley Mines Wiconisco have they used other variations like Cummings or Condo ? if so let me know will be glad to look it up for you Cindi Welker Maloney

Hi Cynthia
Thank you so much for answering. My Claude Commo immigrated from France. He was born 1842. He married a Rosina and shows up in the 1870 census in Lancaster Co. By 1880, he is in Dauphin Co with second wife Sophia. Her maiden name was Zigner. I have her death in Oct 16, 1915 and his July 25, 1889. I have her obit, trying to get his. Do you have any information.
Don Leamy mndleamy@aol.com

Hi Again Cindi
Claude and Sophia Commo are buried at the German Catholic Cemetery at Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery. I am trying to find out if there is an intestate, will, orphan ct records, etc. I call the court house, by nobody will look it up. If you have that article about the mine death, could you please e-mail it or post it for me. I am a 30 yr member of the chester county historical society, but its a long ride to research in Dauphin Co.
Thanks, Don Leamy

I have been researching early families from the area for the past 10 years so let me know if I can be of help.

Roger Cramer
rogercubs@aol.com
http://members.cox.net/rogercubs/index.html

Hi Don I sent you an email with the page from the book attached let me know if you get it Cindi