Civil War History - Secession and PoliticsWas it Slavery, or was it States Rights? Perhaps it was the election of Lincoln? What were the real reasons for Southern Secession and what were the political issues in this time of war? Find your answers here in the Secession and Politics Disussion.
Are there any members that are decendents of veterans of The Thomas Legion.
My 3rd great-grandfather was Capt. James W. Terrell. He was quartermaster of The Thomas Legion.
Are there any members that are decendents of veterans of The Thomas Legion.
My 3rd great-grandfather was Capt. James W. Terrell. He was quartermaster of The Thomas Legion.
good luck! and why don'tcha go to the New Recruits forum and introduce yourself (and explain that mug shot, not that there is anything wrong with ithat!) we welcome any and all points of view here.
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Thank you Sam Grant for the info. I will check out every link you sent me.
Btw everyone ...I realize I put this post in the wrong place on this forum. If I knew how to move it I would, however, I'm lucky to just be able to do this.