York County photographer Dianne Bowders sent me a photo of one of her ancestors, Ellen Busey Roland of Emigsville. Ironically, just a couple of days before then, I had downloaded the following article from newsinhistory.com.
About this blog
Scott L. Mingus, Sr. is a scientist and executive in the paper and printing industry, as well as the author of several books and magazine articles on the Civil War, including some that deal primarily with York County during the Gettysburg Campaign.
This Cannonball blog presents stories and anecdotes from the war years, as well as announcing local Civil War events of the modern day.
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Thanks Scott, I’m happy that you could use Grandma Roland’s photo. Not quite a Molly Pitcher, but a very strong woman.
Since posting this photo of Ellen Roland, I found a tintype photo of her husband Daniel Roland, who served in the GAR, either taken in camp with a backdrop or at a Union reunion. Let me know if you’d like to include it with Ellen’s photo.
Certainly! Please e-mail the photo to scottmingus@yahoo.com.