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Monthly Archives: February 2009
Winfield Scott Hancock – U.S. Major General
On February 14, 2009, we celebrate the 185th birthday of Winfield Scott Hancock¹. Hancock, a major general, would contribute significantly to Union successes in the Eastern Theater of the war. Winfield, and his identical twin brother, Hilary Baker, were born … Continue reading
2nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
I have always been interested in the Iron Brigade, especially those regiments from Wisconsin. My mother’s family has deep roots in Wisconsin, and I visited there a great deal in my early years. While I am still working on my “family tree,” I would not be surprised to see some great, great uncles, and cousins, who fought for our Union, with Wisconsin regiments. While this article is a longer article, I hope you take the time to read the history of the 2nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment – a proud member of the Iron Brigade. ~ Michael Noirot Continue reading
What Abraham Lincoln Means To Me
Yes, today is Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday. That is a given, and I am sure you will read about it in today’s newspapers, blogs and magazines. So I thought about what I might contribute, on this historic day, that would … Continue reading
Andre Cailloux – The death of a Southern Patriot
The definition of “Patriot,” in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is: one who loves his or her country and supports its authority and interests. This is a “dead ringer” for Captain Andre Cailloux¹ – the first black officer in the U.S. Army. … Continue reading
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February 9 – This day in the Civil War
1826 US Major General John A. Logan is born in Little Egypt, Illinois. Known as “Black Jack,” due to his jet black hair, he would have very little formal education, before his teen years. He would attend Shiloh College, before … Continue reading
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William T. Sherman – US Major General
William Tecumsah Sherman¹ was born on February 8, 1820. Today is his 189th birthday. Sherman, while reviled in the south, would forever have a soft spot in his heart for Southerners. Born, in Lancaster, Ohio, he was one of eleven … Continue reading
February 8 – This Day in the Civil War
1824 CS Brigadier General Barnard Elliott Bee, Jr.¹ is born in Charleston, South Carolina. The Bee family would move to Pendleton, South Carolina, where young Barnard would attend the Pendleton Academy. In 1836 his parents would move to Texas, but … Continue reading
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Fort Henry is Surrendered – February 6, 1862
After a contentious battle of wills, with US Major General Henry Halleck, US Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant is given approval to open the Tennessee River. Grant would depart Cairo, Illinois, with Rear Admiral Andrew H. Foote, in early February … Continue reading
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February 6 – This day in the Civil War
1832 Confederate Lieutenant General John Brown Gordon¹ is born, in Upson County Georgia. Many of his ancestors fought against the British Crown in the Revolutionary War. Gordon would go to school at the University of Georgia, but would not graduate. … Continue reading
This Republic of Suffering by: Drew Gilpin Faust
I just finished reading Drew Gilpin Faust’s book, “This Republic of Suffering: Death and the American Civil War.” This was recommended to me by a post on the discussion boards at Civil War Interactive. Ms. Faust, is president of Harvard … Continue reading
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