I've posted this before but will repeat it again. I met Foote on a flight from DFW to NYC in the late 80's. ...   Tue Feb 7th, 2012 02:08 am

Just discovered fold3.com a direct access to the national archives for service and pension records. Some of it is free while most requires ...   Wed Feb 1st, 2012 10:42 pm

Another point, how many would have followed Hooker to overthrow McClellen at Antietam and to continue the attack on the ANV at the cornfield, west ...   Thu Nov 24th, 2011 01:52 am

Mark I'm from North Louisiana originally. Went to Baylor undergrad ('75'), LSU Med school ('79'). Actually have a copy of Sherman's diary while he ...   Wed Nov 9th, 2011 11:10 am

Don't know if I've posted this before. Currently doing research on various USCT regiments - specifically the 4th, 7th, 19th, 40th which men from ...   Wed Nov 9th, 2011 12:09 am

Sherman upon hearing of secession: You people of the South don't know what you are doing. This country will be drenched in blood, and God only ...   Tue Nov 8th, 2011 11:12 pm

Cleburne Luckily he survived the war, fought in all the battles which the 9th La fought and surrendered at Appomatox. Question on a Gettysburg Licensed ...   Fri Nov 4th, 2011 08:04 pm

Cleburne That picture of confederate dead on the side of Hagerstown Pike is of members of the Louisiana Brigade which my ancestor was a member, 9th ...   Fri Nov 4th, 2011 02:58 am

Attended another local lecture by Adam Goodheart on his book 1861 tonight. Different topics from his previous lecture back this spring. Apparently he ...   Fri Nov 4th, 2011 12:12 am

Sorry I haven't been a very active poster the past few months. I've been busy with yard work and training for this past Sundays ...   Wed Nov 2nd, 2011 12:25 pm

Saints vs Ravens Doc C ...   Thu Sep 22nd, 2011 02:30 am

BHR I can check your ancestors name through my data base which lists the service record of the individual most of the time. Even if ...   Sun Sep 18th, 2011 05:43 pm

Old Blu An ancestor of mine was killed by an artilery shell there, Gen. Charles Winder. Another, Gen. Lloyd Tilghman was killed by an artilery ...   Sat Sep 17th, 2011 11:10 pm

How about Jubal Early? Doc C ...   Mon Aug 29th, 2011 11:26 pm

One of my ancestors was Major William Sellers (on Hood's Staff) whom Hood selected for his final plea to Longstreet to not attack the Round ...   Sun Aug 7th, 2011 01:04 am

Hellcat, check out CTA, chicagos first album, a classic. ...   Tue Jul 12th, 2011 01:11 am

Currently researching the Unionville 18. This was a group of former slaves who were freed by their Union masters, US paid their masters for ...   Tue Jul 12th, 2011 01:09 am

http://www.stardem.com/news/local_news/article_190807cc-9a6b-11e0-9ec2-001cc4c002e0.html ...   Sun Jun 19th, 2011 05:34 pm

The speech that really moved me was his on race. He stated it's not that the war was fought for freedom of the races ...   Sun Jun 19th, 2011 01:59 am

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Just got back from the statue dedication ceremonies in the Easton town square. Impressed by the number of people who attended. Great speakers, ...   Sat Jun 18th, 2011 05:57 pm

Many of Santa Anna's troops were killed by frateracide (friendly fire) during their assault on the Alamo. Doc C ...   Wed Jun 15th, 2011 01:14 am

My union ancestors at Gettysburg Gettysburg - Union William H. Bingham - pvt - 1st Conn HA Arthur V. Coan - cpl/sgt - ...   Wed Jun 15th, 2011 01:11 am

My confederate ancestors at Gettysburg Gettysburg - CSA James M. Bennett - pvt - 9th La Inf (Stafford), Hayes Brig., Earlys Div., 2nd Corp Risden T. Bennett - ...   Wed Jun 15th, 2011 01:10 am

Pender One of mine was Charles K. Marshall, colonel of the NC 55th and took Pettigrews spot at the head of his brigade when Pettigrew moved ...   Sun Jun 12th, 2011 06:14 pm

TD After the Constitutional Convention, the next compromise was the selection of DC as the new capitol and the federal govt. taking over states revolutionary war ...   Thu Jun 2nd, 2011 04:44 pm

The true cause of the war was the founding fathers failure to settle the issue of slavery thus resorting to a compromise, imho. Doc C ...   Thu Jun 2nd, 2011 10:52 am

My apologies PW. ...   Thu Jun 2nd, 2011 01:28 am

They made numerous mistakes when referencing regiments, brigades, divisions, etc. I know I'm nitpicking. On a similar vein, PW, dude, Hank C in ...   Wed Jun 1st, 2011 10:07 pm

Better than the Gettysburg show. No major gaffs but nothing outstanding. Doc C ...   Wed Jun 1st, 2011 02:37 pm

Tim Indulge us with the new perspective. I thought the program was a different presentation albeit the same disjointed effort as others. Thank goodness ...   Tue May 31st, 2011 03:54 pm

What about east cemetery hill? Also, it's very doubtfull that the maryland union/confederate regiments went head to head at culps hill. Doc C ...   Tue May 31st, 2011 02:39 am

I did enjoy the geico commercial. At least they didn't include round top. Doc c ...   Tue May 31st, 2011 02:10 am

Not bad thus far. Minimal 1st day mention but more than most documentaries. Humiston story is a good human interest one but well ...   Tue May 31st, 2011 01:45 am

William Holden in Horse Soldiers. Doc C ...   Mon May 30th, 2011 10:10 pm

Welcome Edmund Interesting moniker, I'm a descendent of Ruffin. Doc C ...   Mon May 30th, 2011 01:24 am

Has anyone seen Black Legion with Humphrey Bogart. Don't know how I ever missed it being a Bogie fan my entire life. Apparently ...   Thu May 26th, 2011 12:31 am

Forgot to mention, Red Badge of Courage. ...   Mon May 23rd, 2011 01:02 am

Uncle Tom's Cabin. Though nonfiction, Frederick Douglas's autobiography. Would definitely read both of these classics prior to any other books of fiction. Doc C ...   Mon May 23rd, 2011 01:01 am