civilwardata.com shows the following. Needham H. Temples Residence Clarke Co. MS; Enlisted as a Private (date unknown). He also had service in: "E" Co. MS 37th Infantry Other Information: born in 1837 (Son of ?William and Lydia Temples) Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: - Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records - Research provided by HDS subscriber (c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com Kevin Andersonville Historian / NPS Volunteer www.angelfire.com/ga2/Andersonvilleprison/ ----- Original Message ----- From: <Tjtemple@aol.com> To: <civil-war@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [CIVIL-WAR] Nationwide Gravesite Locator - Search Results >I would appreciate help in finding: Pvt Needham H. Temples, 37th > infantry Regiment of Mississippi.?? > Tom Temple > > > > **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes > (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CIVIL-WAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.12/1203 - Release Date: > 12/30/2007 11:27 AM > >
I would appreciate help in finding: Pvt Needham H. Temples, 37th infantry Regiment of Mississippi.?? Tom Temple **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)
Bill, J. C Pope can be locatred at this site http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/j2ee/servlet/NGL_v1
Will need Some first names Ann ----- Original Message ----- From: <NYSV107th@aol.com> To: <CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 4:19 PM Subject: [CIVIL-WAR] 23rd New York > Would like some info on the following 3 soldiers of the 23rd New York. > > QM Sgt Reason Co H > Pvt Springer buried Antietam > J C Pope buried > Fredericksburg > > Thanks > Bill H > > > > **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes > (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CIVIL-WAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >
Thanks for the info. I will give those websites a look. Thanks! Briana Felch -----Original Message----- From: Lou Ann Lunsford <lapl1@comcast.net> To: ALABAMA-L@rootsweb.com; poetmom@aol.com Cc: CIVIL-WAR@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, 30 Dec 2007 9:26 am Subject: Re: [ALABAMA] Need help in dating/identifying old Military Button foundin Huntsville, AL On this site you can search buttons in their collection. Double click on the button and see an enlarged photo. It also has Revolutionary War buttons and War of 1812 to see too.? ? http://www.civilwarbuttons.com/? ? Another site that has some nice photos to view:? ? http://www.bullrunrelics.com/buttons.html? ? Note: Keep in mind that the Eagle was officially declared the National Emblem of the United States by the Second Continental Congress in 1782. This may have a bearing on the button you have being from the Revolutionary War in 1776.? ? I hope you find what you are looking for and that these sites help in your search.? ? Lou Ann Lunsford? ? ? ----- Original Message ----- From: <poetmom@aol.com>? To: <ALABAMA-L@rootsweb.com>? Cc: <CIVIL-WAR@rootsweb.com>? Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 10:19 PM? Subject: [ALABAMA] Need help in dating/identifying old Military Button foundin Huntsville, AL? ? >I am looking for help in dating and identifying a military-type button. I >cannot find the exact button on the internet or in books. I am hoping >someone can help.? >? > The button:? > Eagle, holding olive and arrows? > U.S. Seal type design (with some differences) (eagle facing left when > looking at it, or facing the olive branch, ribbon in its mouth)? > Made of some kind of magnetic material (possibly brass, has a dark patina, > with a few small coppery/gold looking glints peaking through).? > Slightly smaller than the size of a quarter? > Obverse is for the most part flat (design is raised, slight raised > circular edge around button).? > Reverse is mostly (95% or so) corroded away, what is left appears mostly > flat, no identifiable markings? >? > Most distinguishing features:? > The breast of the Eagle has NO SHIELD as is common, but is just a > feathered body? > The design above the eagle's head is round, but does NOT contain 13 stars.? > Inside the circular design above the eagle head is a (vertical) > tri-sectioned symbol (with the center vertical higher than the outer ones > and 1 horizontal mark under the 3 verticals), which looks like a rough > representation of a crown?? >? > Location:? > My son found it on the dirt surface at his school last year, which is in > Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. The school (Academy for Academics and > Arts) is on the Cavalry Hill site where the Buffalo Soldiers were encamped > in 1898-1899 (during the Spanish-American War).? >? > Because of the location in which it was found, I am inclined to believe it > was probably from a Buffalo Soldier, however, if so, it would seem it > would have either the stars or shield. So I am wondering if it could even > be older? I do not know what would have been at that location prior to the > Buffalo Soldier's camp or what the history would have been. From what > little I found, it looks like the U.S. Seal with the stars above and the > shield was designed in 1776-1782.? >? > Even if someone is not able to help me identify it, any clues would be > helpful. Is the U.S. Seal/eagle button modeled on any British or other > seals/buttons? What common button materials are magnetic? Does a magnetic > button help date them in any way? Are there any other aspects common to > buttons or symbols that I need to consider to help identify the button? > Are there any good online sources to help me identify it?? >? > Any and all help would be most appreciated.? >? > Thanks!? >? > Briana Felch? >? > ________________________________________________________________________? > More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - > http://webmail.aol.com? >? > -------------------------------? > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALABAMA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message? >? >? > -- > No virus found in this incoming message.? > Checked by AVG Free Edition.? > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.12/1202 - Release Date: > 12/29/2007 1:27 PM? >? > ? ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
Delilah, You and I have not corresponded regarding this issue (or a bracelet with US Seal on it) before. You must be referring to someone else. thanks Briana -----Original Message----- From: Delilah <diamond6468@mindspring.com> To: ALABAMA-L@rootsweb.com; poetmom@aol.com Cc: CIVIL-WAR@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, 30 Dec 2007 11:06 am Subject: Re: [ALABAMA] Need help in dating/identifying old Military Button foundin Huntsville, AL Briana, is this the same thing I have corresponded (with someone) concerning having found a bracelet type link with the US Seal on it? delilah ----- Original Message ----- From: <poetmom@aol.com> To: <ALABAMA-L@rootsweb.com> Cc: <CIVIL-WAR@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 11:19 PM Subject: [ALABAMA] Need help in dating/identifying old Military Button foundin Huntsville, AL |I am looking for help in dating and identifying a military-type button. I cannot find the exact button on the internet or in books. I am hoping someone can help. | | The button: | Eagle, holding olive and arrows | U.S. Seal type design (with some differences) (eagle facing left when looking at it, or facing the olive branch, ribbon in its mouth) | Made of some kind of magnetic material (possibly brass, has a dark patina, with a few small coppery/gold looking glints peaking through). | Slightly smaller than the size of a quarter | Obverse is for the most part flat (design is raised, slight raised circular edge around button). | Reverse is mostly (95% or so) corroded away, what is left appears mostly flat, no identifiable markings | | Most distinguishing features: | The breast of the Eagle has NO SHIELD as is common, but is just a feathered body | The design above the eagle's head is round, but does NOT contain 13 stars. | Inside the circular design above the eagle head is a (vertical) tri-sectioned symbol (with the center vertical higher than the outer ones and 1 horizontal mark under the 3 verticals), which looks like a rough representation of a crown? | | Location: | My son found it on the dirt surface at his school last year, which is in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. The school (Academy for Academics and Arts) is on the Cavalry Hill site where the Buffalo Soldiers were encamped in 1898-1899 (during the Spanish-American War). | | Because of the location in which it was found, I am inclined to believe it was probably from a Buffalo Soldier, however, if so, it would seem it would have either the stars or shield. So I am wondering if it could even be older? I do not know what would have been at that location prior to the Buffalo Soldier's camp or what the history would have been. From what little I found, it looks like the U.S. Seal with the stars above and the shield was designed in 1776-1782. | | Even if someone is not able to help me identify it, any clues would be helpful. Is the U.S. Seal/eagle button modeled on any British or other seals/buttons? What common button materials are magnetic? Does a magnetic button help date them in any way? Are there any other aspects common to buttons or symbols that I need to consider to help identify the button? Are there any good online sources to help me identify it? | | Any and all help would be most appreciated. | | Thanks! | | Briana Felch | | ________________________________________________________________________ | More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com | | ------------------------------- | To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ALABAMA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message | ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
Would like some info on the following 3 soldiers of the 23rd New York. QM Sgt Reason Co H Pvt Springer buried Antietam J C Pope buried Fredericksburg Thanks Bill H **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)
Briana, is this the same thing I have corresponded (with someone) concerning having found a bracelet type link with the US Seal on it? delilah ----- Original Message ----- From: <poetmom@aol.com> To: <ALABAMA-L@rootsweb.com> Cc: <CIVIL-WAR@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 11:19 PM Subject: [ALABAMA] Need help in dating/identifying old Military Button foundin Huntsville, AL |I am looking for help in dating and identifying a military-type button. I cannot find the exact button on the internet or in books. I am hoping someone can help. | | The button: | Eagle, holding olive and arrows | U.S. Seal type design (with some differences) (eagle facing left when looking at it, or facing the olive branch, ribbon in its mouth) | Made of some kind of magnetic material (possibly brass, has a dark patina, with a few small coppery/gold looking glints peaking through). | Slightly smaller than the size of a quarter | Obverse is for the most part flat (design is raised, slight raised circular edge around button). | Reverse is mostly (95% or so) corroded away, what is left appears mostly flat, no identifiable markings | | Most distinguishing features: | The breast of the Eagle has NO SHIELD as is common, but is just a feathered body | The design above the eagle's head is round, but does NOT contain 13 stars. | Inside the circular design above the eagle head is a (vertical) tri-sectioned symbol (with the center vertical higher than the outer ones and 1 horizontal mark under the 3 verticals), which looks like a rough representation of a crown? | | Location: | My son found it on the dirt surface at his school last year, which is in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. The school (Academy for Academics and Arts) is on the Cavalry Hill site where the Buffalo Soldiers were encamped in 1898-1899 (during the Spanish-American War). | | Because of the location in which it was found, I am inclined to believe it was probably from a Buffalo Soldier, however, if so, it would seem it would have either the stars or shield. So I am wondering if it could even be older? I do not know what would have been at that location prior to the Buffalo Soldier's camp or what the history would have been. From what little I found, it looks like the U.S. Seal with the stars above and the shield was designed in 1776-1782. | | Even if someone is not able to help me identify it, any clues would be helpful. Is the U.S. Seal/eagle button modeled on any British or other seals/buttons? What common button materials are magnetic? Does a magnetic button help date them in any way? Are there any other aspects common to buttons or symbols that I need to consider to help identify the button? Are there any good online sources to help me identify it? | | Any and all help would be most appreciated. | | Thanks! | | Briana Felch | | ________________________________________________________________________ | More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com | | ------------------------------- | To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ALABAMA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message |
On this site you can search buttons in their collection. Double click on the button and see an enlarged photo. It also has Revolutionary War buttons and War of 1812 to see too. http://www.civilwarbuttons.com/ Another site that has some nice photos to view: http://www.bullrunrelics.com/buttons.html Note: Keep in mind that the Eagle was officially declared the National Emblem of the United States by the Second Continental Congress in 1782. This may have a bearing on the button you have being from the Revolutionary War in 1776. I hope you find what you are looking for and that these sites help in your search. Lou Ann Lunsford ----- Original Message ----- From: <poetmom@aol.com> To: <ALABAMA-L@rootsweb.com> Cc: <CIVIL-WAR@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 10:19 PM Subject: [ALABAMA] Need help in dating/identifying old Military Button foundin Huntsville, AL >I am looking for help in dating and identifying a military-type button. I >cannot find the exact button on the internet or in books. I am hoping >someone can help. > > The button: > Eagle, holding olive and arrows > U.S. Seal type design (with some differences) (eagle facing left when > looking at it, or facing the olive branch, ribbon in its mouth) > Made of some kind of magnetic material (possibly brass, has a dark patina, > with a few small coppery/gold looking glints peaking through). > Slightly smaller than the size of a quarter > Obverse is for the most part flat (design is raised, slight raised > circular edge around button). > Reverse is mostly (95% or so) corroded away, what is left appears mostly > flat, no identifiable markings > > Most distinguishing features: > The breast of the Eagle has NO SHIELD as is common, but is just a > feathered body > The design above the eagle's head is round, but does NOT contain 13 stars. > Inside the circular design above the eagle head is a (vertical) > tri-sectioned symbol (with the center vertical higher than the outer ones > and 1 horizontal mark under the 3 verticals), which looks like a rough > representation of a crown? > > Location: > My son found it on the dirt surface at his school last year, which is in > Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. The school (Academy for Academics and > Arts) is on the Cavalry Hill site where the Buffalo Soldiers were encamped > in 1898-1899 (during the Spanish-American War). > > Because of the location in which it was found, I am inclined to believe it > was probably from a Buffalo Soldier, however, if so, it would seem it > would have either the stars or shield. So I am wondering if it could even > be older? I do not know what would have been at that location prior to the > Buffalo Soldier's camp or what the history would have been. From what > little I found, it looks like the U.S. Seal with the stars above and the > shield was designed in 1776-1782. > > Even if someone is not able to help me identify it, any clues would be > helpful. Is the U.S. Seal/eagle button modeled on any British or other > seals/buttons? What common button materials are magnetic? Does a magnetic > button help date them in any way? Are there any other aspects common to > buttons or symbols that I need to consider to help identify the button? > Are there any good online sources to help me identify it? > > Any and all help would be most appreciated. > > Thanks! > > Briana Felch > > ________________________________________________________________________ > More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - > http://webmail.aol.com > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALABAMA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.12/1202 - Release Date: > 12/29/2007 1:27 PM > >
I am looking for help in dating and identifying a military-type button. I cannot find the exact button on the internet or in books. I am hoping someone can help. The button: Eagle, holding olive and arrows U.S. Seal type design (with some differences) (eagle facing left when looking at it, or facing the olive branch, ribbon in its mouth) Made of some kind of magnetic material (possibly brass, has a dark patina, with a few small coppery/gold looking glints peaking through). Slightly smaller than the size of a quarter Obverse is for the most part flat (design is raised, slight raised circular edge around button). Reverse is mostly (95% or so) corroded away, what is left appears mostly flat, no identifiable markings Most distinguishing features: The breast of the Eagle has NO SHIELD as is common, but is just a feathered body The design above the eagle's head is round, but does NOT contain 13 stars. Inside the circular design above the eagle head is a (vertical) tri-sectioned symbol (with the center vertical higher than the outer ones and 1 horizontal mark under the 3 verticals), which looks like a rough representation of a crown? Location: My son found it on the dirt surface at his school last year, which is in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. The school (Academy for Academics and Arts) is on the Cavalry Hill site where the Buffalo Soldiers were encamped in 1898-1899 (during the Spanish-American War). Because of the location in which it was found, I am inclined to believe it was probably from a Buffalo Soldier, however, if so, it would seem it would have either the stars or shield. So I am wondering if it could even be older? I do not know what would have been at that location prior to the Buffalo Soldier's camp or what the history would have been. From what little I found, it looks like the U.S. Seal with the stars above and the shield was designed in 1776-1782. Even if someone is not able to help me identify it, any clues would be helpful. Is the U.S. Seal/eagle button modeled on any British or other seals/buttons? What common button materials are magnetic? Does a magnetic button help date them in any way? Are there any other aspects common to buttons or symbols that I need to consider to help identify the button? Are there any good online sources to help me identify it? Any and all help would be most appreciated. Thanks! Briana Felch ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
Diane, I checked the Pension Index Files on both Ancestry and Footnote to see if I could find any information on Francis D'Avignon's pension. On both Ancestry and Footnote, the only pension index card was on the Francis D'Avignon who was the surgeon from New York. There was absolutely nothing on your Francis D'Avignon. Also, I checked the other spelling variation and came up with nothing. It sounds like he or his family possibly did not receive a pension for his service. The only pension file that I found for a soldier with this surname from Massachusetts was one for Alexander D'Avignon, Musician, Co. H, 17th Massachusetts Infantry. He died at Boston on May 6, 1873. He enlisted on October 21, 1861 and was discharged on January 14, 1863. His widow filed for the pension on July 17, 1911. Edward
Diane, I looked through the Civil War Pension index for those in his company and regiment, and there wasn't anything for Francis Davignon. Sincerely, Susan Stahley Professional Genealogist http://www.brickwallbuster.com ---- Diane Laferriere <civilwarma@msn.com> wrote: > I am looking for information about Francis DAvignon/Davignon, he enlisted > in the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry, Co I as a Corporal under Capt. Underwood > on May 25, 1861 at the age of 44. He was demoted to Private on July 3, 1861 > after losing his canteen. He was in the Battle of Winchester, VA in May > 1862, taken prisoner and back on the Muster Roll as of July 1862. > > He received Special Orders #27 on July 30, 1862 to report to Head Quarters, > 2nd Corps Army of Virginia, near Washington, by Major General N.P. Banks. A > copy of this letter is included in his Service Record. > > Included in his service record is the following: > Notation, book mark: 11569 A 1875 > War Department, Adjutant Generals Office, > Washington, May 20, 1876 > Detailed on extra duty as Draughtsman at Head Quarters Defense of Washington > (Gen Banks Commanding) to date from Sept 26, 1862 per S.O. No 18. > Defense of Washington dated Sept. 27, 1862. > Detailed on extra duty as Draughtsman to Banks Expedition per S.O. No. 8 > Head Quarters Banks Expedition dated 759 Broadway NY Nov 17, 1862 and > Discharged to date Jany 23, 1863 by reason of having received a civil > appointment in Engineers Dept. > So much of S.O. No 17 Par 6 of Jany 12, 1863 from A.G.O. as directs this > mans discharge to date May 11, 1862 is revoked > > I have his service record, and have requested his Pension file from NARA but > received the wrong one. They sent me the pension file for Francis DAvignon > the Surgeon from New York. I have not been able to find him on the index on > Ancestry. > > Francis was born in France about 1813 he was an Artist/Lithographer in New > York City and Boston, he died while residing in Medford, MA about 1871. > > My question are: > Where do I look for a copy of the other Special Orders mentioned in the > notation dated 1876? SO. 18, 8, and 17? > Any idea why this Notation was added to his service record, he had died 5 > years earlier? > He received a civil appointment to the Engineers Dept. would he still have > been eligible for a Military Pension? > Would he have received a Pension from the Engineers Dept? > What does the Bookmark 11569 A 1875 mean? > He enlisted as a Corporal, could this be because of prior military > experience? He may have served in the Mexican War, but I have not been able > to prove this. > Has anyone researched the National Guard Museum & Archives in Worcester, MA, > they have a large collection of Civil War records? > > Thank you for your time, > Diane Laferriere > >
----- Original Message ----- From: <BitsOBlueNGray@aol.com> > I'm trying to find information re Chaplain Elon Jones Way. His Widow, > Mary > R Way received a pension in 1890 Feb 7, Application No 414687, > Certificate > No. 320,809. Filed in DE. ------------------------------ Jayne, He's in the roster in "Faith in the Fight: Civil War Chaplains" (John W. Brisfield et al, Sackpole Books, Mechanicsville PA, 2003). Gives year of death as 1886 and posted at Ft Delaware DE. Entries for year of birth and denomination are blank. Judging from that, he must have been a post rather than a regimental chaplain. No mention of him in the other two books (Religion and the American Civil War; Faith in the Fight: Civil War Chaplains) I have discussing US chaplains. Sorry. Dennis
----- Original Message ----- From: <elb2186@aol.com> > Dennis--On further review, my ancestor in the 1st Tenn Cav was captured > on Sept 13, 1863. Can you find the narrative for that day. ----------------------------------- "Near Chattanooga operations and skirmishes centered around Lee and Gordon's Mills, toward La Fayette and near Summerville, Ga. A reconnaissance probed from Henderson's Gap to La Fayette, Ga. Bragg ordered Polk to attack Thomas L. Crittenden's divided corps at Lee and Gordon's Mills. Polk did not attack." (Civil War Day by Day) Dennis
I am looking for information about Francis DAvignon/Davignon, he enlisted in the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry, Co I as a Corporal under Capt. Underwood on May 25, 1861 at the age of 44. He was demoted to Private on July 3, 1861 after losing his canteen. He was in the Battle of Winchester, VA in May 1862, taken prisoner and back on the Muster Roll as of July 1862. He received Special Orders #27 on July 30, 1862 to report to Head Quarters, 2nd Corps Army of Virginia, near Washington, by Major General N.P. Banks. A copy of this letter is included in his Service Record. Included in his service record is the following: Notation, book mark: 11569 A 1875 War Department, Adjutant Generals Office, Washington, May 20, 1876 Detailed on extra duty as Draughtsman at Head Quarters Defense of Washington (Gen Banks Commanding) to date from Sept 26, 1862 per S.O. No 18. Defense of Washington dated Sept. 27, 1862. Detailed on extra duty as Draughtsman to Banks Expedition per S.O. No. 8 Head Quarters Banks Expedition dated 759 Broadway NY Nov 17, 1862 and Discharged to date Jany 23, 1863 by reason of having received a civil appointment in Engineers Dept. So much of S.O. No 17 Par 6 of Jany 12, 1863 from A.G.O. as directs this mans discharge to date May 11, 1862 is revoked I have his service record, and have requested his Pension file from NARA but received the wrong one. They sent me the pension file for Francis DAvignon the Surgeon from New York. I have not been able to find him on the index on Ancestry. Francis was born in France about 1813 he was an Artist/Lithographer in New York City and Boston, he died while residing in Medford, MA about 1871. My question are: Where do I look for a copy of the other Special Orders mentioned in the notation dated 1876? SO. 18, 8, and 17? Any idea why this Notation was added to his service record, he had died 5 years earlier? He received a civil appointment to the Engineers Dept. would he still have been eligible for a Military Pension? Would he have received a Pension from the Engineers Dept? What does the Bookmark 11569 A 1875 mean? He enlisted as a Corporal, could this be because of prior military experience? He may have served in the Mexican War, but I have not been able to prove this. Has anyone researched the National Guard Museum & Archives in Worcester, MA, they have a large collection of Civil War records? Thank you for your time, Diane Laferriere
Jayne, I took a look at the original pension index files on both Ancestry & Footnote, and it surprised me I found two different forms. On Footnote, it had the following: DEAD. Name of Soldier: Way, Elon J. Service: Last Rank - Chap. Co. - Post Chap. Regt.- USA Date of Filing: 1890, Feb. 7 Widow: Application No. 414.687 Law - O&J Certificate No. 320.809 On Ancestry, it had the following: Name of Soldier: Way, Elon J. Widow: Way, Mary F. Service: Chaplain US Vols Date of Filing: 1890, Feb 7 Widow Application No. 414.607 Certificate No. 320.809 State from which filed - Del I also checked both to see if I could find any other information, but was unable to locate anything, other than census records on Ancestry. To find more about his service, I would suggest getting a copy of his original Service Record instead of the Pension File. The Service Record would probably show and have more information on his actual service than the Pension Record would. Hopefully, if someone has access, they can check the Service Record for you. Edward
I'm trying to find information re Chaplain Elon Jones Way. His Widow, Mary R Way received a pension in 1890 Feb 7, Application No 414687, Certificate No. 320,809. Filed in DE. We are hoping the pension file will provide information regarding the Chaplain's military appointment and his military service dates. If someone could view the pension records, pull out the information, and maybe even make copies, it would be much appreciated. There is a file on the Chaplain at the Fort Delaware Society and while there is info about him before and after the war, very little is known about his military appointment. Thanks in advance Jayne _http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com_ (http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com) **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)
Morning yall does anyone have a copy of the following Col. Henry H. Baker wrote "Battle of Fredricksburg" pub in New Orleans in 1911. In it he describes the death of Francis RUGGLES Pvt RUGGLES is a gg uncle and I am researching....... there are a number of great stories connected with him have a great Christmas Bill **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)
http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_353230315.html The Andersonville Christmas Pickle >From Staff Reports AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER (AMERICUS, Ga.) ANDERSONVILLE, Ga. - What on earth could a pickle Christmas ornament and a Civil War prison camp have in common? Sounds like a good story or perhaps the stuff of legends. Approximately one year ago, park staff at Andersonville National Historic Site heard about a story going around the internet regarding the tradition of hanging a pickle Christmas ornament on a Christmas tree and its connection to the infamous Civil War prison. The tradition of trying to find the little ornament shaped like a pickle which was hidden deep among the green boughs on Christmas Eve, began many years ago. As the story goes, the lucky one who found the ornament on Christmas morning would either receive an extra gift from St. Nicholas or be blessed with good fortune for the next year. However, the question remains, who started this tradition? One of many legends gives credit to Private John C. Lower for beginning this tradition that becomes more popular with each passing year. Bavarian born John Lower immigrated to the United States with his family where he enlisted in the 103rd Pennsylvania Infantry. Private Lower was captured at Plymouth, N.C., in April of 1864 and was taken to Camp Sumter in Andersonville, Ga. On Christmas Eve, in poor health, and starving, he begged a guard for just one pickle before he died. The guard took pity on him and found a pickle for Private Lower. According to family legend, John said that the pickle-by the grace of God-gave him the mental and physical strength to live on. Once he was reunited with his family, he began a tradition of hiding a pickle on the Christmas tree. The first person who found the pickle on Christmas morning would be blessed with a year of good fortune. Can the story be proven? Probably not. John Lower was a prisoner at Andersonville according to the parks historic records. The rest is all a story passed along as many family legends are done. In close collaboration with Eastern National, the park's Cooperating Association, a Christmas tree covered with pickle ornaments has been placed in the lobby of the National Prisoner of War Museum. There is also a display that explains the story. Park visitors have been eagerly purchasing the ornaments from the Eastern National bookstore. They are available for sale at the museum for a moderate price along with an explanation of the Private Lower story. Kevin Frye Andersonville Historian / NPS Volunteer www.angelfire.com/ga2/Andersonvilleprison/
Ted We hope that you also have a wonderful Christmas ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ted Myers" <halmyers2002@yahoo.com> To: <civil-war@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, December 24, 2007 12:16 PM Subject: [CIVIL-WAR] Christmas >I would like to take this time to wish you all > a very Merry Christmas. May God Bless > > Ted Myers > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CIVIL-WAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >