Njja
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Very cool thread, i have relatives on both sides.
Tri Great Grandfather - Union - Maryland Infantry.
4 Brothers (all would be Tri Great Uncles) Shenandoah region - All were farmers, owned horses, thus members of Virigina Calvary under Jeb Stuart. Issac(youngest) killed at Yellow Tavern with Jeb Stuart.
I researched and have in my files at home all of their service records (Confederates included which was lucky). Very interesting reads.
The only artifacts that remain are of my Union Tri Great Grandfather which include a hat, sword and a few other articles. Unfortunately they were donated by a great aunt to a Museum in Boonsboro, MD. I am thinking of a way to reclaim them, but the curator wants a 1775 Grandfather Clock that was owned by the first Sheriff of Washington County Maryland (Who incidentally was hung in the Courtyard for murdering his wife!!). The clock has been in my family for a long time and I am not sure a "Yankee" sword is worth the trade........... Just kidding, but it is a dilemma.
TD
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Very interesting post! When I first moved here to Atlanta I picked up a nice Ames Artillery Saber, now I will have to pick up a few items from 1861 to give to my daughter for her efforts with the family tree!
There are several shops down here with interesting pieces, nothing like that back in New Jersey!