Anyone else have family that fought in that war? Any stories??
There are a lot of stories from various parts of my family - who fought for both North and South. One ancestor of mine, Nathanial Bliss (cousin to those Bliss' from Gettysburg) served in the 110th Ohio Infantry from 1862 through the end of the war. He was captured at the battle of 3rd Winchester, escaped, fought in the Wilderness where he was wounded. There was also a Joe Hill, whom I'm named after, who was killed in the War. However, not much is known about how or where. J.E.B. Stuart was a cousin of mine - not sure on the designation (3d or 4th) - but a cousin nontheless. Gives some explanation to my brother's red beard.