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A few days ago, I received a few copies (now gone) of the United Daughters of the Confederacy CSA Ancestor Album, 2nd Edition. I got them from the publisher, Pelican Publishing Company, and they tell me that the book was Continue reading An Index to the New UDC CSA Ancestor Album
The following excerpt is from a fascinating story by Tony Gonzalez, published in the November 19, 2014 edition of The Tennessean. The little leather boot sat on a shelf for 90 years. A family heirloom, mostly just gathering dust. But Continue reading Civil War 1/2 Boot Has Its Own Story to Tell
The following article by my good friend, William Dollarhide: In Bleeding Kansas-Part 1, we presented an historical timeline of events leading up to the era of “Bleeding Kansas,” a reference to the bloody battles that took place in Kansas Territory Continue reading Bleeding Kansas – Part 2: Genealogical Resources from the Era of Kansas Territory, 1854-1861
The following excerpt is from an article written by Eric Durr and posted at the humanevents.com website. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (Oct. 8, 2014) –A university professor who is also a former government code breaker, and a retired college financial aid Continue reading University Professor Breaks the Code of a 150-year-old Confederate Diary
The following excerpt is from the July 29, 2014 edition of tribtown.com: FORT WAYNE, Indiana — Civil War Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman once said, “War is hell.” Spencerville author and historical researcher Margaret Hobson says that was perhaps never more Continue reading Third Volume on Indiana’s 44th Civil War Regiment to Be Released in November
Following is the description of the book: Most genealogical records during the decade of the Civil War are related to the soldiers and regiments of the Union and Confederate military. However, there are numerous records relating to the entire population Continue reading Genealogical Resources of the Civil War — 25% OFF Extended Through June 30, 2014
The following News Release is from FamilySearch: New Online Collection of Civil War Records Released in Observance of Memorial Day For Immediate Release SALT LAKE CITY, UT—In observation of Memorial Day, FamilySearch.org announced today significant updates to its free Civil Continue reading New Online Collection of Civil War Records Released in Observance of Memorial Day
To celebrate the Memorial Day weekend, Family Roots Publishing is offering a bundle of three popular American war-related research guides from the publishers of History Magazine. FRPC is discounting them 30% through Memorial Day, May 26, 2014. Regularly 29.85, the Continue reading American Wars Research Bundle on Sale for 30% Off Thru Memorial Day!
The following excerpt is from a fascinating article written by Michael M. Phillips, posted at the Wall Street Journal website. WILKESBORO, N.C.—Each month, Irene Triplett collects $73.13 from the Department of Veterans Affairs, a pension payment for her father’s military Continue reading Still Paying for the Civil War – Veteran’s Benefits Still Being Made to A Soldier’s Daughter
The following teaser is from an article posted in the April 30, 2014 edition of EveningSun.com As evening fell on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, a small band of Louisiana soldiers charged East Cemetery Hill, knocking back Continue reading Civil War Trust Buys about an Acre of Gettysburg’s East Cemetery Hill
The following is from Matthew Deighton at Ancestry: To remember the commencement of the Civil War in April 1861, Fold3 invites you to explore all records in its Civil War Collection [http://go.fold3.com/civilwar/] for free April 14–30. Explore Civil War documents Continue reading Fold3 Offers FREE Access the Civil War Collection Through April 30
The following teaser is from a very interesting article by Mike West, published in the March 19, 2014 edition of the murfreesburopost.com: When it comes to weaponry, the Civil War is best described as the first modern war. Unfortunately, for Continue reading Rifling and the Minie Ball Made a Revolution in Battlefield Warfare During the Civil War
The following excerpt is from an excellent article by Katrina Koerting, published in the March 7, 2014 edition of newsadvance.com. Many people can recite facts about battles or describe the cultural environment during the Civil War, but not as much Continue reading Museum of the Confederacy in Appomattox Opens Veteran’s Exhibit
The following is from the February 16, 2014 edition of the Deseret News. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Racing against time, South Carolina archeologists are digging to uncover the remnants of a Civil War-era prisoner-of-war camp before the site in downtown Columbia Continue reading Archeologists Race to Uncover “Camp Asylum” in Columbia, SC
The following excerpt is from a very interesting article by Phil Gast, posted at the February 15, 2014 edition of the CNN website. This weekend is the 150th Anniversary of the sinking of the Hunley during, allong with its adversary, Continue reading Why Did The Hunley Sink?