Trivia 3-30-18 & bonuses

[Trivia Master]

In an almost forgotten tragedy, 78 lives, mostly women and children, were lost in this explosion that occurred the same day as the Battle of Antietam. Where did this horrific event take place?

credit: @MaryDee

bonus:
A native of Alabama, I was held in high esteem by fellow West Point cadet E. Porter Alexander and - during the Civil War - by non other than General Robert E. Lee.
At the beginning of the war, I enlisted in the Confederate artillery and saw action
at the battle of Cheat Mountain. Transferred to the Western Theater, I became a POW
after the battle of Arkansas Post at the beginning of 1863. After being exchanged,
I was promoted to Brigadier General in July 1863 only to be horribly killed in action
less than 2 months later, with my promotion still unconfirmed.
Who am I?
I was killed at what battle?

credit: @sarladaise

Easter Bonus: To what regiment did the "Magnolia Cadets" belong? And who sewed this flag?

credit: @lelliott19

Edit - I'm not sure if there was supposed to be a picture of a flag included with the Easter Bonus. Since there is not, I will accept identification of any person or group of people who sewed any flag associated with the Magnolia Cadets as a correct answer to the second part of the question.

hoosier

NO TRIVIA MONDAY

 

[hughes]

Allegheny Arsenal in Pittsburgh, PA

Bonus: James Deshler

Easter Bonus: 4th Alabama
Elodie Todd (Dawson) and Martha Todd (White)

Edit - No answer given for second part of first bonus question.

hoosier

 

[Florida Lee]

U.S. Allegheny Arsenal in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania.

Bonus answers to follow

 

[truthckr]

On September 17, 1862, seventy-eight girls and young women were killed in an explosion at the Allegheny Arsenal in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - the worst civilian disaster of the Civil War.

 

[DBF]

Question
It happened in Pittsburgh, PA at the Allegheny Arsenal - September 17, 1862
http://www.post-gazette.com/life/li...day-during-the-Civil-War/stories/201209160145

Bonus
You Are: James Deshler
You Were Killed: Instantly September 20, 1863 during the battle of Chickamauga.
https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fde46
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8967/james-deshler

Easter Bonus
Company C of the 4th Alabama Infantry - The flag was made by Elodie Todd and Martha Todd White, the half sisters of Mary Todd Lincoln,
http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/Moments08RS/43_web_leg_moments.htm

 

[Wallyfish]

Being a lifelong Pittsburgh area resident, the explosion at the Allegheny Arsenal is well known. The arsenal was located in the Lawranceville section of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Despite all the other manufacturing in Western Pa, this remains the largest Industrial accident in the area. Lawrenceville is located north of downtown and on the Allegheny River. Trivia, Lawrenceville was founded by William Foster who was the father of composer Stephen Foster.

http://old.post-gazette.com/pg/images/201209/20120916allegheny_arsenal900.png

First bonus, He was James Deshler who was killed at Chickamauga.

https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fde46

Second bonus.

They belonged to the 4th Alabama Infantry. Their flag was sewed by Miss Elodie Todd and Martha Todd White, the half sisters of Mary Todd Lincoln.

https://civilwartalk.com/threads/4th-alabama-infantry-co-c-magnolia-cadets-flag.109951/

 

[Florida Lee]

Bonus: James Deshler, who was killed on the second day of the Battle of Cickamauga.

Easter bonus: Company C, 4th Alabama Infantry
Elodie and Martha Todd, half sisters of Mary Todd Lincoln

 

[BlueNGrey]

U.S. Army Arsenal in Allegheny, Pennsylvania

James Deshler, killed at the Battle of Chickamauga

4th Alabama, Elodie Breck Todd Dawson and Martha Todd White, the half-sisters of Mary Todd Lincoln

 

[Jimklag]

1st question: The explosion took place at the Allegheny Arsenal in the Central Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburg Pennsylvania.

Easter bonus: 4th Alabama Infantry. This flag was made in Selma, Alabama, by Miss Elodie Todd.

 

[SWMODave]

#1 Where did this horrific event take place? - Allegheny Arsenal in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania
Source
#2
Who am I? - James Deshler
I was killed at what battle? - Battle of Chickamauga
Source
#3
To what regiment did the "Magnolia Cadets" belong? - 4th Alabama Infantry
And who sewed this flag? - Miss Elodie Todd and Martha Todd White, the half sisters of Mary Todd Lincoln
Source

Hope you all have/had a safe Easter weekend!

 

[Brenal]

Allegheny Arsenal, Pittsburgh.

Bonus:
You are James Deshler, killed at the battle of Chickamauga.

Easter Bonus:
4th Alabama Regiment of Volunteers.

"I saw them as they stood in line to receive the elegant silken banner, bearing the stars and bars of a new nation, made and presented to them by Miss Ella Todd and her sister, Mrs. Dr. White, of Lexington, Kentucky, who were introduced to the audience by Captain Dawson as the sisters of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, the wife of the president of the United States."
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/41548/41548-h/41548-h.htm

 

[Jimklag]

In an almost forgotten tragedy, 78 lives, mostly women and children, were lost in this explosion that occurred the same day as the Battle of Antietam. Where did this horrific event take place?

credit: @MaryDee

bonus:
A native of Alabama, I was held in high esteem by fellow West Point cadet E. Porter Alexander and - during the Civil War - by non other than General Robert E. Lee.
At the beginning of the war, I enlisted in the Confederate artillery and saw action
at the battle of Cheat Mountain. Transferred to the Western Theater, I became a POW
after the battle of Arkansas Post at the beginning of 1863. After being exchanged,
I was promoted to Brigadier General in July 1863 only to be horribly killed in action
less than 2 months later, with my promotion still unconfirmed.
Who am I?
I was killed at what battle?

credit: @sarladaise

Easter Bonus: To what regiment did the "Magnolia Cadets" belong? And who sewed this flag?

credit: @lelliott19

NO TRIVIA MONDAY

First bonus: You are James Deshler and you were blown to bits at Chickamauga.

 

[kholland]

James Deshler was killed at Chickamauga.

Easter bonus: They belonged to the 4th Alabama which lives on today as the 167th Infantry Regiment of the Alabama National Guard. The flag was made in Selma, Alabama, by Miss Elodie Todd and Martha Todd White, the half sisters of Mary Todd Lincoln.

 

[Stony]

The Arsenal was established by the U.S. Army Ordnance Department near Pittsburgh in 1814. It was situated on 30 acres (12 ha) of land bordering the Allegheny River in the community of Lawrenceville.
Location Arsenal Park, Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
source-wiki

Bonus #1. James Deshler (February 18, 1833 – September 20, 1863). On the second day of the Battle of Chickamauga on September 20, 1863, while inspecting his brigade before an attack, Deshler was killed instantly by a Union artillery shell when it exploded in front of him, tearing his heart from his body.
source-wiki

Easter Bonus. 4th Alabama Infantry Regiment . "This flag was made in Selma, Alabama, by Miss Elodie Todd and Martha Todd White, the half sisters of Mary Todd Lincoln. Painted by William H. Arnold.
source-https://civilwartalk.com/threads/4th-alabama-infantry-co-c-magnolia-cadets-flag.109951/

 

[davidh26]

Regular: Allegheny Arsenal Explosion.
Easter Bonus: 4th Alabama, made by Miss Elodie Todd and Martha Todd White, the half sisters of Mary Todd Lincoln.

 

[JOHN42768]

Main: Sept. 17, 1862, explosion at the Allegheny Arsenal
source: http://www.historynet.com/explosion-at-the-allegheny-arsenal.htm

Bonus: to follow

Easter Bonus: Magnolia Cadets were designated Co. C, 4th Alabama Infantry
source: https://civilwartalk.com/threads/4th-alabama-infantry-co-c-magnolia-cadets-flag.109951/

Edit - No answer given for second half of Easter Bonus question.

hoosier

 

[WJC]

In an almost forgotten tragedy, 78 lives, mostly women and children, were lost in this explosion that occurred the same day as the Battle of Antietam. Where did this horrific event take place?
credit: @MaryDee

The explosion at Allegheny Arsenal, Lawrenceville (now part of Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania, September 17, 1862.

bonus:
A native of Alabama, I was held in high esteem by fellow West Point cadet E. Porter Alexander and - during the Civil War - by non other than General Robert E. Lee.
At the beginning of the war, I enlisted in the Confederate artillery and saw action
at the battle of Cheat Mountain. Transferred to the Western Theater, I became a POW
after the battle of Arkansas Post at the beginning of 1863. After being exchanged,
I was promoted to Brigadier General in July 1863 only to be horribly killed in action
less than 2 months later, with my promotion still unconfirmed.
Who am I?
I was killed at what battle?
credit: @sarladaise

James Deshler (1833-1863) killed September 20, 1863, in the Battle of Chickamauga.

Easter Bonus: To what regiment did the "Magnolia Cadets" belong? And who sewed this flag?
credit: @lelliott19

Magnolia Cadets (aka Company C, Fourth Alabama Infantry). The flag was created by Ms. Elodie Todd and Ms. Martha Todd White, the half-sisters of Mary Todd Lincoln. One side of the flag is painted and signed "W. H. Arnold, Selma, Ala."

 

[OldReliable1862]

On 17 September 1862, there was an explosion at the Allegheny Arsenal near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

 

[Florida Lee]

Moe accurately the Central Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburg, Pa.

 

[OldReliable1862]

As for the unconfirmed Alabama general, that would be James Deshler.

Edit - Answer to second part of the question given in post # 36.

hoosier