Tag Archives: Civil War

Honors To the Honorable

Posted on May 29, 2023 by sdbowling

A Memorial Day editorial from 1924 that is still true today. Continue reading →

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Jefferson C. Couch

Posted on May 24, 2023 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Jefferson C. Couch
5th Kentucky Infantry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

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John Henry Elkins

Posted on April 11, 2023 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week- John Henry Elkins- Company K, 47th Kentucky Infantry, United States Army, Civil War. Continue reading →

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Harrison “Harris” Herald

Posted on April 5, 2023 by sdbowling

Harrison Herald – Soldier of the Week- Private, Company G, Three Forks Battalion, Kentucky State Troops, Civil War Continue reading →

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James Estep

Posted on March 24, 2023 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week – James Estep- Company K, 14th Kentucky Cavalry, United States Army Continue reading →

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William N. Wells

Posted on December 30, 2022 by sdbowling

William Wells was the last veteran of the Civil War to live in Perry County. He died in 1934. Continue reading →

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Dillon Sizemore

Posted on November 17, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Dillon Sizemore, a Union and Confederate soldier. Continue reading →

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Samuel Gross

Posted on November 10, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Samuel Gross, Company B, 5th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, CSA. Continue reading →

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Seburn Combs

Posted on November 4, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Seburn Combs, Company E, Three Forks Battalion, Kentucky State Troops. Continue reading →

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John Joseph Breeding

Posted on October 23, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of John J. Breeding- 1st Lieutenant of Company B, 39th Kentucky Infantry. Continue reading →

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