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How about someone with the last name of Zook, or even Krzyzanowski?
__________________ F. S. Powers
Union Ancersor: Pvt Arnuah Norton, 60th Ohio. (G-G-G Grandfather) Died at Salisbury NC, November 3, 1864
Confederate Ancestors: Captain Thomas A. Morrow, 29th Texas Cavalry (G-G-G- Uncle) and 2LT George W. Morrow, 31st Texas Cavalry (G-G-G Grandfather). Both survived the war
That's 70s popular culture, I only expect graybeards like me to know it...
David Birney was an actor who appeared in a lot of TV shows and mini series. His biggest claim to fame was that he married Meredith Baxter, an actress whom nobody knows about today, and she became Meredith Baxter Birney.
If you're dying to know what this fella looks like, check out his website, www.davidbirney.com
I read old books, and watch old TV series. A graybeard? Not me! Spring chicken. Really! A mere child.
Ole
__________________ I never knew a man who wished to be himself a slave. Consider if you know any good thing that no man desires for himself. A. Lincoln
Can't forget Galusha Pennypacker! His name sounds like something out of Dickens.
Zou
Galusha Pennypacker is a great name....for anyone. At only twenty years old, he is the youngest general in U.S. history. He couldn't even vote. I offer you the name (drumroll) Joseph King Fenno Mansfield. He had wild white hair and an incredible beard. He was in command of the XII Corps at Antietam. He received the command two days before the battle and died of a wound the day after
Calicoboy
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My dear mother:- I have come safely through two more terrible engagements with the enemy, that at South Mountain and the great battle of yesterday (Antietam). Our splendid regiment is almost destroyed. We have had nearly 400 men killed and wounded in the battles. Seven of our officers were shot and three killed in yesterday's battle and nearly 150 men killed and wounded. All from less than 300 engaged. The men have stood like iron....Maj. Rufus Dawes, 6th Wisconsin Volunteers
Galusha Pennypacker is a great name....for anyone. At only twenty years old, he is the youngest general in U.S. history. He couldn't even vote. I offer you the name (drumroll) Joseph King Fenno Mansfield. He had wild white hair and an incredible beard. He was in command of the XII Corps at Antietam. He received the command two days before the battle and died of a wound the day after
Excellent examples of really unusual names.
__________________ I never knew a man who wished to be himself a slave. Consider if you know any good thing that no man desires for himself. A. Lincoln
I'm on a roll here. I give you Felix Kirk Zollicoffer, a Confederate general from Tennessee. He was killed at the Battle of Mill Springs on January 19th, 1862. He was so near-sighted that he wandered into the Union camp of the 4th Kentucky Volunteers. His aide came to rescue him...shots were fired and Zollicoffer was toast. Legend says he was shot by (get ready for it) Col. Speed S. Fry of the 4th. Okay guys and gals, the bar is raised. Let's see what you got.
Calicoboy
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My dear mother:- I have come safely through two more terrible engagements with the enemy, that at South Mountain and the great battle of yesterday (Antietam). Our splendid regiment is almost destroyed. We have had nearly 400 men killed and wounded in the battles. Seven of our officers were shot and three killed in yesterday's battle and nearly 150 men killed and wounded. All from less than 300 engaged. The men have stood like iron....Maj. Rufus Dawes, 6th Wisconsin Volunteers
Been away for a few months. Thought I'd give you all another good one here. Camille Armand Jules Marie Polignac. Born in Millemont Seine-et-Oise in 1832, he offered his services to the Confederacy in 1861. He was quickly put on the staff of P. G. T. Beauregard (who else?). He was promoted to Brigadeer and transferred to the Trans-Mississippi in 1863 where he led a Texas brigade. On April 8th, 1864 he succeeded Alfred Mouton (KIA) at the Battle of Sabine Crossroads. He led his men admirably, waving his sword and leading the Rebel yell. He was sent to Napolean III in January, 1865 to plead for French intervention in the war. As you all know.....it didn't work. His men lovingly referred to him as "Prince Polecat"
Calicoboy
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My dear mother:- I have come safely through two more terrible engagements with the enemy, that at South Mountain and the great battle of yesterday (Antietam). Our splendid regiment is almost destroyed. We have had nearly 400 men killed and wounded in the battles. Seven of our officers were shot and three killed in yesterday's battle and nearly 150 men killed and wounded. All from less than 300 engaged. The men have stood like iron....Maj. Rufus Dawes, 6th Wisconsin Volunteers
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