Trivia  9-24-2020 Appointed by a future president

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Question: Ulysses Grant graduated 21st in his class at the U. S. Military Academy. The man who finished first in the class (who would also go on to be a general in the Civil War) was appointed by a man who would go on to become President of the United States.

Which future president appointed the man who finished first in Grant's class at West Point?

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Where is it Wednesday, Gettysburg?

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Where would you find these fences? Looking for a specific place, house or farm name.

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Major Belle Reynolds
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Not sure what to think about the entire story. Don't get me wrong, I'm crazy about Belle! Another Civil War nurse who went on to study medicine, became Dr. Belle Reynolds, these stories are wonderful. The bottom line would be there's no proof on Major Belle other than she did what she did, provided invaluable service, was a capable, stubborn and independent woman. It's a great story- she was a great woman.

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More fun with miniatures.

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Don't ask me why I am enjoying this so much. Why is a 70 year old man still playing with toy soldiers? Perhaps I am going through my second childhood, and remembering playing out in the dirt with all those green colored soldiers my parents brought to me. What ever the reason the best is that it just makes me feel good. So I hope you enjoy the pictures and hope you will post a few more of yours.

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 ★ ★   Buford, John

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John Buford Jr.
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Born: March 4, 1826
Birthplace: Woodford County, Kentucky
Father: Colonel John Buford Sr. 1778 – 1847
Mother: Ann B. Watson
Wife: Martha McDowell “Pattie” Duke 1830 – 1903

Children:
James Duke Buford 1855 – 1874​
(Buried: Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown, Kentucky)​
Pattie McDowell Duke Buford 1857 – 1863​
(Buried: Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown, Kentucky)​

Education:
1848: Graduated from West Point Military...​

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