Ancestor’s poor health may have started at ‘Camp Starvation’
In the winter of 1862-1863, the Confederates in Virginia suffered through cold, little shelter and less food. General Lee appealed …
Monthly Archives: March 2012
Enlist Neighbors To Learn About Your Ancestor
Before your Civil War ancestor enlisted in the military and headed off to the battlefield, he lived in a neighborhood. …
Don’t forget about the folks back home
When you write about your Civil War ancestors, don’t forget about the folks back home. If your ancestors lived in …
Railroads Make War And Stories
During the Civil War, railroads played an important role in combat for the first time in history. Trains carried troops …
