For as long as I can remember the War Between the
States has been a subject of great interest to me. My childhood was
spent either drawing or portraying the confederate soldier in battle
defending home and hearth. As I grew older my interest continued until
the time when I joined the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Although I can
remember stories of how my great-great grandfather had lost his arm in
the Battle of Atlanta and how a great-great -great uncle had died while
trying to make it home from North Carolina after the surrender and how
an uncle died in the battle of Kennesaw Mountain I really did not know a
lot about the history of my family and my county as it applied to the
War For Southern Independence.
I began to research the history and after some 1000 hours and many miles
I have completed histories for the
27th Georgia Infantry, the
47th Georgia Infantry, and the 54th Georgia Infantry. In addition to the regimental histories, I have published a novel, Two Rebels from the Altamaha.
I have also helped several people in researching their
ancestors.
When the Appling County Heritage Center opened the Appling Grays Camp,
Sons of Confederate Veterans created a display for the War Between the
States and I wrote histories for the Appling County units.
I now serve on the Board of Directors for the Appling County
Heritage Center.
Co.
I, 27th Georgia Infantry Appling Grays
Co.
F, 47th Georgia Infantry, Appling Rangers
Co.
B & Co. K, 54th Georgia, Appling Volunteers and Satilla Rifles
Clinch's
4th Cavalry
Appling
County Roll of Honor
Appling
County Militia Units
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