Monthly Archives: March 2009

Patrick Ginley – Private

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Patrick Ginley was born in Ireland, on December 22, 1822.  In 1860, young Patrick was a private in the 69th Regiment New York National Guards. With the outbreak of the Civil War, he would volunteer for his adopted country, being … Continue reading →

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March 11 – This day in the Civil War

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Michael Noirot

1862 A cavalry engagement occurred in Paris, Tennessee (i), when Federal cavalry under the command of Captain John T. Croft engaged mounted Confederate infantry commanded by Major Henry Clay King.  Croft’s cavalry charged a hill, west of Paris, where the … Continue reading →

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March 9 -This Day in the Civil War

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Michael Noirot

1862 The USS Monitor battles the CSS Virginia, at Hampton Roads(i).  In a battle of iron clads, the battle would wage for four hours, with neither ship gaining a distinct advantage, and both ships remaining afloat.  While different in construction, … Continue reading →

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From Winchester to Cedar Creek, by: Jeffry D. Wert

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Recently, I finished reading Jeffry D. Wert’s book, From Winchester to Cedar Creek: The Shenandoah Campaign of 1864.  After recently visiting the Cedar Creek Battlefield, near Strasburg, Virginia, I decided I need to learn more about US Major General Philip … Continue reading →

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Battle of Pea Ridge Arkansas (Elkhorn Tavern)

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Michael Noirot

From March 6 to March 8, 1862 Confederate forces commanded by CS Major General Earl Van Dorn clashed with Federal forces commanded by US Brigadier General Samuel Curtis at the Battle of Pea Ridge(i).  One of the most significant battles in the … Continue reading →

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Joseph C. Hibson – Private

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Joseph C. Hibson(i) was a British national, that would immigrate to the United States.  Born in England, on August 3, 1843, Hibson would end up in New York City.  With the outbreak of the Civil War, young Hibson would volunteer … Continue reading →

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March 4 – This day in the Civil War

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Michael Noirot

1826 US Major General John Buford(i) is born in Woodford County, Kentucky.  After attending Knox College, in Galesburg, IL, for one year, Buford would attend West Point.  He would graduate in 1848.  Commissioned a brevet second lieutenant, Buford would be … Continue reading →

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March 3 – This day in the Civil War

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Michael Noirot

1865 On March 3, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed the bill, creating the Freedman’s Bureau(i).  The bureau was tasked with ensuring freed black, and white refugees, would have opportunities to receive an education and health care.  Additionally, the bureau would … Continue reading →

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18th Illinois Infantry

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Michael Noirot

The 18th Illinois Infantry regiment¹ was organized at Aurora, Illinois, with US Colonel Michael K. Lawler being appointed its commander.  It was mustered into Federal service on May 28, 1861.  It would be sent to Bird’s Point, Missouri, in June … Continue reading →

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My whereabouts…

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Good morning Civil War enthusiasts.  You may have noticed I had not published anything, over the past several days.  I was on a much needed church retreat, since last Thursday.  I am back to the blog today, and have several articles I … Continue reading →

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