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RIGHTING A CIVIL WAR WRONG
A Gravestone for a Civil War Veteran
I want to make the national news headlines.
At risk of plagiarism, the headline could read: Civil War soldier gets grave marker. Union captain’s burial site went unmarked for more than 140 years.*
Let me elaborate.
My great-great grandfather, Charles F. Walker, served in Company A, 8th Regiment of Kansas Infantry, Leavenworth, Kansas. He enlisted August 28, 1861. He was discharged on July 11, 1864, at Ft. Leavenworth by reason of Surgeons Certificate of Disability.
Said Charles F. Walker was born in Penobscot in the State of Maine, is 25 years of age…by occupation when enrolled, a Umbrella Maker. On a surviving soldiers list it is noted that he was from Lamoine Beach, a Private with (more…)
RIGHTING A CIVIL WAR WRONG: A Gravestone for a Civil War Veteran
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CAROLYN’S COMPOSITIONS
NEW CONTEST!
MONTHLY PRIZE FOR COMMENTS
CAROLYN’S COMPOSITIONS is awarding a monthly prize to the reader making the most comments at www.carolyncholland.wordpress.com. To be eligible for the prize, comment on any post. The more comments you post, the greater chance you have of being the winner.
The first prize, to be announced on December 3, 2009, will be awarded to the reader who made the most comments on during November.
The winner will be notified by E-mail. In the event of a tie, a name will be drawn. Winners will be listed on this page.
Thank you for your loyalty to my writing site. Carolyn C. Holland
NEW! INDEX pages!
Check out the INDEX PAGES on the left hand side of this blogsite to easily locate posts on your favorite subjects!
RIGHTING A CIVIL WAR WRONG
A Gravestone for a Civil War Veteran
I want to make the national news headlines.
At risk of plagiarism, the headline could read: Civil War soldier gets grave marker. Union captain’s burial site went unmarked for more than 140 years.*
Let me elaborate.
My great-great grandfather, Charles F. Walker, served in Company A, 8th Regiment of Kansas Infantry, Leavenworth, Kansas. He enlisted August 28, 1861. He was discharged on July 11, 1864, at Ft. Leavenworth by reason of Surgeons Certificate of Disability.
Said Charles F. Walker was born in Penobscot in the State of Maine, is 25 years of age…by occupation when enrolled, a Umbrella Maker. On a surviving soldiers list it is noted that he was from Lamoine Beach, a Private with (more…)