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ICYMI – The Diary of Pvt. Orrin Brown 1864-1865
In honor of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, I blogged the diary of my ancestor Pvt. Orrin Brown, Co. E, 14th Michigan Infantry, who marched through Georgia and the Carolinas with General Sherman. It remains some of … Continue reading
Kukla, Fran & Ollie: A Nation of Immigrants
Burr Tillstromâthe puppeteer behind the Kukla, Fran & Ollie children’s showâis my family’s claim to fame. I missed his centenary last autumn. Â Franklin Burr Tillstrom was born 13 October 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, and had an older brother Richard (1911-2008). … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâMay 4, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Davids’ Island, New York Thursday–May 4th We lay anchor till 10.30 AM when the Hospital Boat Thomas PWay came alongside took us on board and at 11 AM we were on our way for Grant, U. … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâMarch 20, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Bentonville, North Carolina Monday–March 20th The firing ceased on both sides last night after it got so dark that they could not see each other with the exceptions of occasional picket firing which was kept up … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâMarch 19, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Bentonville, North Carolina Sunday–March 19th The 1st Div. 14th Corps. passed us this morning and went in advance; they had not gone more than 3 miles before they came onto rebs. the 1st Div. formed in … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâMarch 16, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Smithville, south of Erwin, North Carolina. Thursday–Mar. 16th We broke up camp at 7 AM. I was very bad and could hardly walk at all but I had to walk bout 1/2 mile before I could … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâMarch 13, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Fayetteville, NC Monday–Mar. 13th We had a pretty cool night but it has been very warm through the day. Our regt. captured 30 rebs last night instead of two. We were relieved from the picket line … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâFeb 27, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Rocky Mount, South Carolina Monday–Feb. 27th I will here insert the names of our Commanding officers from the highest to the lowest: Major Gen. W. T. Sherman commanding this army, Corps Commander is Major Gen. Jeff. … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâJan 16, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Savannah, Georgia Monday–Jan. 16th The weather is cold and cloudy this morning, the boys were all out in good season at work on their tents, we had orders last evening to prepair for general inspection tomorrow … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâDec 25, 1864: Christmas with Gen. Sherman
Diary of Orrin Brown, Savannah, Georgia Sunday–Dec.25th The old saying is that Christmas comes but once a year and here it is which makes the 28th Christmas that I have seen. There was a general fireing of musketry last evening … Continue reading
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