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Land Saved – Civil War Trust Update

Land Saved – Civil War Trust Update

The Civil War Trust announced on February 10th, that they have been able to secure 30 additional acres of land at Chickamauga and an additional 12 acres in Chattanooga. Bringing the total to 141 acres saved at Chickamauga and 106 in Chattanooga. Civil War Trust...
Found: Used Copy of When Gallantry was Common Place

Found: Used Copy of When Gallantry was Common Place

While doing some research today. I stumbled across a used used copy of Leland Thornton’s book, “When Gallantry Was Commonplace.” Current price being asked is $155 but it is out of print. 5boros Books *We are in no way affiliated with the seller. We...

The Wood House

Marvin Sylvester Wood (born in New York on October 8, 1836), a wounded Civil War Veteran who served in the 11th Michigan. I invite you to check out the great work being done to preserve history over at http://oldwoodhouse.org/  
When Gallantry was Commonplace

When Gallantry was Commonplace

  I was fortunate enough to find a copy of Leland W. Thorton’s book on the 11th. I am amazed at the amount of research Mr. Thornton did in putting this book together. I only wish it was in circulation still. I look forward to sifting through his work and...