If you have ancestors that were Yankees in the Civil War, could you please list their name(s), regiments, wing of service, and a short story of them.
My ancestor's name was Lt. Col. George F. McFarland of the 151st Pennsylvania Voluntary Infantry. He led his troops at the Battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. McFarland bravely led his troops on the 1st day of the Battle of Gettysburg. the 151st PA took 80% casualties and McFarland suffered a grievous wound to his right leg, which was later amputated, and a smaller wound to his left leg. He was not able to return home until July 15th, more than a week after the battle.
2006-11-15 12:18:57 · 9 answers · asked by Gettysburg Ghost 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
BrendaWise... I already know that the Civil War is over. Your answer has nothing to do with the context of this question...
2006-11-15 12:22:40 · update #1
P.S. McFarland is the man in my picture thingy above my name.
2006-11-15 13:00:41 · update #2
God I hope not but if I did I'll cut my throat! Did you see the question made out to to you and a Harry_Cox?
God Bless You and The Southern People.
2006-11-15 13:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My son is polishing off his second excursion as a defense force MP in Iraq. I served contained in the Viet Nam conflict, my uncle contained in the Korean conflict, my father in global conflict 2, his uncle in global conflict One, his grandfather contained in the Spanish American conflict - really, we've male ancestors who've served in each and every conflict america has engaged upon when you consider that, and which include, the conflict of 1812. And ya understand what? not ONE Democrat has EVER said as me unAmerican! various Republicans have, although - ash wholes who not in any respect served a unmarried minute contained in the defense force themselves. specially, one Repug who did so and managed to avert the draft himself is none except Rush Limbaugh.
2016-11-24 21:40:17 · answer #2 · answered by schecter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll have to get the names for you, but two of my ancesor's siblings were conscripted into Federal Service, on their way back to Georgia during the onset of the war. One drowned when his ship was sunk by Confederate batteries at Mobile, and the other was shot, as he tried to flee for his home, in the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, in Kennesaw, Georgia.
2006-11-15 12:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by sjsosullivan 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My great-great grandfather served in the Union Army for three weeks in 1861 because he was a prisoner of war. I don't recall the regiment, but it was here in Missouri. I discovered this when I requested his military records from the National Archives. Ordinarily he was a member of the 5th Mo. Cavalry, Gordon's Regt., CSA. You have a lot of detailed information about your ancestor. Lucky you. Good luck in your search for his fellow soldiers.
2006-11-16 22:19:00 · answer #4 · answered by pvpd73127 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Lemme see...distinct possibility. Folks on my momma's side go back to Brigham Young (one was one of his wives. She's got a bible with her name in it, dated 1849.). Her mamma was a Yankee, Pennsylvania, I think. Her step-dad came from Illinois, or some such place. Her real daddy got nailed by a log truck. A boxer, he was. Her grandpa came to Brazoria and run a sawmill. Beckwith was his name. Married a Nellie Short, I think. Got pictures of 'em. Not sure about my daddy's side. They could be, but I don't have much info on them.
2006-11-15 12:31:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had Three in the civil war.
John Montgomery Gearheart, Aurora Charles More and William H McClarney.
Detailing the three would take a great deal of room.
2006-11-15 12:41:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
My ancestor who i was named after sighned the declaration of independence!
Bio: His biography notes that William Williams was a successful merchant, but it is difficult to imagine when he found the time. Born in 1731, he attained a common school education. He attended Harvard and graduated in 1751. He then studied theology with his father, Pastor of the First Congregational Church in Lebanon. Four years later, he joined his father's cousin in the French and Indian War at Lake George. When he returned, he established himself in Lebanon as a merchant, and also took a job as town clerk. He held that position for forty-four years. He was a Selectman for twenty-five years, served the provincial and later state Legislature for nearly forty years-during which time he was councilor, member, and Speaker of the House.
He was elected to the Continental Congress in 1776. He voted for Independence, signed the Declaration, and was then appointed a member of the committee to frame the Articles of Confederation. In 1777 he was appointed to the Board of War. After the war, he attended the Hartford convention, where Connecticut ratified the Federal Constitution. Williams spent his remaining years as a County Court judge. He died in 1811 at the age of 80.
2006-11-15 12:29:43 · answer #7 · answered by Gay Extra 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I had to see who generate a question dedicated to them. Now that I see you and read your garbage I can see why you are the only person ever to have a question generate on them. Your dumb *** yankees killed, raped civilians, fired on countless children. They bragged about "killing more soldiers at Camp Douglas and Johnson s Island then anyone killed in battle. You would great in Iraqi killing a few more civilians. Be proud of having that question addressed to you as you are truly the biggest *** I have ever seen
2006-11-19 03:58:28 · answer #8 · answered by Lynn U 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The war is over.
2006-11-15 12:20:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋