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Civil War

This topic appears in 32 indexed records between 1862 and 1932.
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1932 Latest Record
Harpers Ferry Strongest Location
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December 3, 2023
December 3, 2023

An Honorable Roll (Company F, First VA Cavalry)

An Honorable Roll. Robert L. Billmyer, of this vicinity, has handed us the following list of the surviving members of Company F, First Virginia Cavalry, commanded by the late Captain M. J. Billmyer, and we print […]
November 7, 1907
August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023

Owen Higgins, Captured Coat of Custer

Captured Coat of General Custer. Mr. Owen Higgins, of Baltimore, the man who captured the uniform of General Custer, the famous army officer and Indian-fighter, during the Civil War, and who took part in many daring […]
November 1, 1906
December 10, 2023
December 10, 2023

Letter From Captain Kearney.

Letter From Captain Kearney.Alexandria, Va.Jan. 27, 1902. DEAR REGISTER– While you are always a welcome visitor at our home, you often bring me sadness. I was very sorry to hear of the death of comrade J. […]
January 30, 1902
January 20, 2026
January 20, 2026

First Victim of John Brown Raid

Practically neglected and gradually merging into the characterless undulations of the Old Colored Cemetery in this city, is a grave that the colored people should especially honor. Over its apparently neglected surface they should raise some […]
September 10, 1901
June 22, 2018
June 22, 2018

12th Va Cavalry Basket Reunion

Cos. D and A, 12th Va. Cavalry, will hold a basket reunion in the grove adjoining the public schoolhouse at Shenandoah Junction, on Saturday, May 20. All old Confederate soldiers are cordially invited to join with […]
May 16, 1899
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Time Period Concentration

This topic appears most frequently during the following decades.

1860s 12 records
1900s 4 records
1880s 4 records
1910s 4 records
1890s 3 records
1870s 2 records

Frequently Associated Families

These surnames most commonly appear alongside the topic "Civil War" across historical collections.

Higgins
7 records
Caton
6 records
Brown
5 records
Lee
4 records
Knott
4 records
Osbourn
4 records
Boteler
3 records
Moore
3 records
Deck
3 records
Engle
3 records
Roberts
3 records
Smith
3 records
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