The Weekly Fireside Newsletter

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If you have something we could use here, PLEASE send it along.   Thanks!!!!

From RebelRouser

At the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864, the Union monitor USS TECUMSEH struck a mine and began to sink.  The captain, Tunis Ausgustus Macdonough Craven, headed for a ladder to climb to the surface.   At the foot of the ladder, he met his pilot, a fellow by the name of Collins.  He said: "After you, Pilot," and allowed Collins to climb the ladder first.   The pilot survived. The captain did not.

Union general Henry H. Sibley spent the war years mostly in the Indian Territory. Confederate general Henry H. Sibley also served mostly in the western theatre. His subordinates often teased him by showing him pictures of his Union namesake.  

Their names were not completely identical. The Union general was Henry Hastings Sibley. The confederate was Henry Hopkins Sibley.

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Weekly Web Sites we've received
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If you have a favorite Civil War site, please send them to CWWeeklyFireside@aol.com

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From Bitsobluengray

<http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/10064989.htm>
From the 10/31/2004 AP Wire -  Scientist hopes Hunley technology can preserve Civil War-era sub


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From eharding2@cox.net

Thanks so much for sending me the website on the Battle of Plymouth, NC.  As I live in Washington, NC, about 35 miles from Plymouth, I'm very familiar with the history of this battle.  A friend of mine, Mr. Robert G. Elliott, wrote the book "Ironclad of the Roanoke," about the C.S.S. Albemarle that is so well known from this battle.  Mr. Elliott's Great Grandfather, Gilbert Elliott, was the builder of the Albemarle.  Should anyone be interested in purchasing this book, I found it at the lowest price at Walmart.com  http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?dest=9999999997&product_id=633027&sourceid=1500000000000001827190
 
Each year, there's a Living History Weekend and reenactment of the Battle of Plymouth that takes place where it actually happened.  This year will be the 139th anniversary of the battle which takes place toward the end of April.  I'm sure that any of your readers who are close enough to attend would certainly enjoy this weekend.  A website containing information about the 2004 reenactment and activities can be found at http://www.livinghistoryweekend.com/introduction.html  and information about this year can be found at http://www.livinghistoryweekend.com/new%20site/index.htm  One other website regarding documentary filming by the History Channel can be found at http://www.livinghistoryweekend.com/new%20site/History%20Channel/history2.htm
 
Again, thanks for the website you sent me.  It certainly has a ton of good information in it!

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From  rcbrooks1

<http://www.descv.org/DelawareConfederates.html>
Citizens of Delaware who served in the Confederacy

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From DaePowell

<http://www.archives.gov/research_room/genealogy/military/confederate_pension_records.html>

Confederate Pension Records

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From Howie Doohan

<http://www.cwoodcock.com/forum.shtml>
Civil War Discussion Forums
Choose from nine existing discussion forums or create your own.

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FROM OUR READERS
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If your ancestor has or you have a story to tell, please send it to us. 
     HOST RL Jayne, HOST RL WillM, HOST RL DsRoots and HOST RL IrshRose at CWWeeklyFireside@aol.com  
 
NOTE:   If anyone has some great Civil War Music you'd like to recommend, please send it to us.

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A BIT OF COMMUNITY...  MEMBERS HELPING MEMBERS!!
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I'm going to put a note here to all of you have so graciously offered to help folks out.   If you no longer want to be on this list please let me know and I will take your name off the list.  I've had email telling me they've sent email to someone on the list for help, and the email was deleted before it was ever even read.  

If you have a resource from which you would be willing to do look-ups for folks, please let us know and we'll add it here

UBucket@aol.com has offered to do free Civil War research from veterans from Wisconsin.  He is the author of "Civil War Veterans of Winnebago County, Wisconsin"

eharding2@cox.net has offered to do lookups for folks with ancestors from the Confederacy, focusing mainly on North Carolina, but has other sources also.  

GoldHobo@aol.com has told us if anyone wants info the the 85th NY Inf. Regt. (Plymouth Pilgrims) you may email her.  She has a book about them.    Her one request is that you put 85th Regt. in the subject line so she doesn't delete it by mistake

JLawson656@aol.com has access to Pension Records for Civil War Soldiers in Louisiana.  If you need help, send JL an email.

MOM611@aol.com said she has a book on the men of the 9th OHIO if anyone needs information.

Nanatnt2@aol.com has a book on the 85th NY Infantry which spent most of their time in Andersonville.

Bitsobluengray@aol.com has Delaware Civil War Union Rosters from two different sources and a book "They Died at Fort Delaware"

If anyone is doing Illinois Civil War research, you may email IllinoisCW@aol.com   Tell him HOST RL Jayne sent you.  He will give it priority and see what he can find for you.

If YOU have a Civil War Ancestor, Kevin/frye@pstel.net [ Please note new address for Kevin ] does Volunteer research at Andersonville Civil War Prison in Andersonville, GA.  Any research he does is absolutely at NO cost and he is willing to do all he can. There are more than 32,000 prisoners on record from the Union, and quite a few who were held prisoner there as Union regiments from Confederate states. There are also nearly 13000 marked graves of those who died there.  Kevin's focus is dedicated to ALL of those held prisoner during the war, on both sides, as well as all Americans who gave their freedoms for those that we enjoy today.. He just happens to be near Andersonville, so that is where he does his work.
Visit Kevin's site at:
<<http://www.angelfire.com/ga2/Andersonvilleprison/index.html>>

If YOU have a question regarding Confederate researching, visit Steve Teeft's website at <<http://www.dixieresearch.com>>  Tell him you saw his address in the Weekly Fireside.  Steve@dixieresearch.com 

TRIVIA QUESTION ANSWERS: 

21.  Trevillion Station

22.   Third Winchester (AKA Opequon)

23.   Thomas L. Rosser

24.   A crushed towel.

25.   Phillip Sheridan

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"THE TOWN CRIER"
Civil War Calendar!!
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If your group is sponsoring any events or you know of a great event, please send it to CWWeeklyFireside@aol.com and we will be glad to include it here in our calendar.

You might want to check out this site if you're looking for an event in your area:
<<http://www.civilwar-va.com/events/index.html>>   OR  <<http://www.sutler.net/eventlist.asp>>

March 12 - 13 - Andersonville Prison, GA   This unique living history program offers visitors the opportunity to see and experience what life was like at the infamous Civil War prison camp. Living history and reenactors will portray Andersonville prisoners and guards.  For a daily program go to <http://www.angelfire.com/ga2/Andersonvilleprison/Marchevents.html>

March  19-20 - NC  Reenactment, 140th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Bentonville. Military and civilian living history, talks, battles each day and much more. Fee for battles. (www.bentonvillereenactment.com) or 910-594-0789.

March  26 - VA   Living history at Five Forks, a unit of the Petersburg National Battlefield, west of the city. Free. (www.nps.gov/pete) or 804-732-3531.

April 8-10 - VA,  l40th ANNIVERSARY, THE FINAL CAMPAIGN IN VIRGINIA
"PURSUIT TO APPOMATTOX"  Reenactment, "The Battles at Little Sailor's Creek," on the battlefield state park between Amelia and Farmville. Event will include battles and recreations of the surrender ceremonies at Appomattox. Details: 434-223-2053 or <<www.saylorscreek.org>> or  <<www.140thappomattox.com>>.

April  9-10 VA  Civil War Weekend in Suffolk. Living history, talks, tours and much more. Most free. Details: 866-SeeSufk or <www.suffolk-fun.com>

April 16-17 NC  Living history weekend in Plymouth. A variety of activities including demonstrations, special exhibits and a reenactment of the Battle of Plymouth. 252-793-1377.

April 22 - VA  The Dedication Grand Opening of the New Civil War Museum at Tredegar Ironworks along the James River in downtown Richmond, 10 AM ET. Tredegar Ironworks was a major contributor of cannons and other iron items needed by the Confederacy during the War Between the States.  As the time grows closer you may want to check <http://www.nps.gov/rich/> for details and directions on getting there (under "Plan Your Visit")

April 29, 30 & May 1 - PA, Neshaminy State Park, Bensalem featuring the 1865 actions of The Appomattox Campaign.  <<www.28thpvi.org>>

May 29th - Andersonville Prison, GA
Boy Scouts from numerous troops in the region will place American flags at each of the nearly 18,000 headstones in the National Cemetery on Friday, May 27 2005 prior to the Memorial Day observance. Any troops interested in helping please contact the park in advance to see what ages and what requirements are needed. The Band Concert will begin at 1:30 and will be given by the Fort Benning Infantry Center Band. Memorial Day ceremonies at Andersonville National Historic Site will begin at 2:00 p.m. o Sunday May 29, 2005 in the National Cemetery.
<http://www.angelfire.com/ga2/Andersonvilleprison/memday.html>

Be sure to check
<<http://www.civilwar-va.com/events/events1204.html>>
<<http://www.sutler.net/eventlist.asp>>
For other events

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Schedule of Upcoming Topics/Events
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Time:  
Every Thursday Night at 11pm ET in the Ancestral Digs Room
with hosts HOST RL Jayne, HOST RL IrshRose and  HOST RL WillM and their many faithful friends :)
Every Friday Night at 10 PM ET in the Ancestral Digs Room
with hosts HOST RL Jayne and HOST RL DsRoots and their many faithful friends :)
Every Saturday Night at midnight ET in the Ancestral Digs Room
with HOST RL IrshRose

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Mar 03 & 04 - OPEN CHAT
Mar 05 - researching your Civil War Ancestors

Mar 10 & 11 - Our Special Songs, Letters and Poems night
Mar 12 - researching your Civil War Ancestors

Mar 17 & 18 -  Battle of Gettysburg (Day 2) by Jim Walker
Mar 19 - researching your Civil War Ancestors

Mar 24 & 25 - OPEN CHAT
Mar 26 - researching your Civil War Ancestors

Mar 31 & Apr 01 - Battle of Gettysburg (Day 3) by Jim Walker
Apr 02 - researching your Civil War Ancestors

We'll See You Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday Night. 


Jayne, DsRoots, Sandy, IrshRose, & Will
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