Besides, I am from the South. I live just on the South side of Columbus, Ohio.
Sincerely,
Unionblue
__________________ "The American people and the Government at Washington may refuse to recognize it for a time but the inexorable logic of events will force it upon them in the end; that the war now being waged in this land is a war for and against slavery." Frederick Douglass
"Loyalty to our ancestors does not include loyalty to their mistakes." George Santayana
But honestly, during the war, most Southern supporters and the cause of secession were found right here in Franklin County and in Columbus. The strange thing was, the further South you went in the State, the more loyal to the North the population became.
Rad, sorry about hijacking your welcome thread, but conversation is where you find it!
Sincerely,
Unionblue
__________________ "The American people and the Government at Washington may refuse to recognize it for a time but the inexorable logic of events will force it upon them in the end; that the war now being waged in this land is a war for and against slavery." Frederick Douglass
"Loyalty to our ancestors does not include loyalty to their mistakes." George Santayana
My apologies also. It's sometimes hard to get Neil using short enough words to converse with him. As the old buzzard flew yet further south from Ohio, he would encounter many folks who signed up for the Union. They figured if their great grandpas gave their lives and fortunes to create the country, it might be worth saving in spite of Calhoun and Davis. These weren't yankees, just Americans.
Welcome to the cyberspace version of both side's pickets having a good old chat.
Pull up a cracker box and have sone coffee, hardtack, and salt pork.
__________________ 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
why hello there from a fellow new york yankee.... that just sounds weird... actually i portray both sides at different events but mostly union. Hope you enjoy your stay... they are very welcomig and kind here.
__________________ Cpl Lewis 4th US Light artillery/ Alexander's 4th
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~Woodrow Wilson
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