Civil War Notes

In the peace of Antietam National Cemetery, National Park Services

Gordon Thorsby

May 4, 20224 min read

The Execution of Henry Anderson, 9th Michigan cavalry

by Gordon Thorsby Who was Henry Anderson? What was he like growing up? Was he a hard working young man? Did he have a girl or was he...

Gordon Thorsby

Mar 8, 20224 min read

My Name is Thomas Marks and I am in the Dead Book

by Gordon Thorsby Thomas H. Marks wasn't known for anything much in the Civil War. He did make one impact by becoming a name among the...

Gordon Thorsby

Feb 24, 20225 min read

John and Margaret Plyler, Siblings and Southern Soldiers

by Gordon Thorsby From 11 April, 1865, the Charlotte Western Democrat A young soldier was arrested here yesterday on suspicion of being a...

Gordon Thorsby

Feb 14, 20224 min read

The Misplaced Minnesota Sharpshooter, John A. Dolson

by Gordon Thorsby John A. Dolson was born in 1843 in Schuyler, IL. The family moved to Richfield, MN in the present day Minneapolis...

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