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.
Send all questions, news items, and suggestions to scottmingus@yahoo.com.
Monthly Archives: December 2009
York County soldiers: Pvt. David Buck
There are thousands of Civil War veterans buried here in York County, Pennsylvania. A few were notable, having been officers or Medal of Honor winners. The vast majority were common infantrymen and cavalrymen, laboring in anonymity other than their immediate … Continue reading
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One of the York Invalids describes the fight at Wrightsville
Google Books Search is one of my very favorite websites, as there are hundreds of vintage Civil War books from the late 18th century and early 19th century available on-line for free. I have spent countless hours while on business … Continue reading
Posted in Gettysburg Campaign, Wrightsville, Yankees, York
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Christmas gift ideas for the Civil War buff from the York Emporium!
(Click each photo to enlarge it for better viewing of all the neat stuff in this jam-packed store!) Nestled in downtown York, Pennsylvania, is one of the finest (and most eclectic!) used book stores in the Mid-Atlantic region – the … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Civil War collectibles, York
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Part 6 of my video tour of Civil War events in Wrightsville PA is now on-line
York County Heritage Trust sanctioned Civil War guide and author Scott L. Mingus Sr. stands in front of the historic lime kilns along the western bank of the Susquehanna River at Wrightsville, Pennsylvania. Photo by Bobby Housch of the Gettysburg … Continue reading
Posted in Confederates, Gettysburg Campaign, Wrightsville
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Lancaster CWRT plans fascinating “Gettysburg movie” outing!
Actor and battlefield preservationist Patrick Falci as General Ambrose Powell Hill, CSA. Once again, the Lancaster Civil War Round Table and the National Civil War Museum have teamed up for a day of fun and education. If you are a … Continue reading
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German heritage – so important to York County’s Civil War story
The old castle at Heidelberg, Germany. (Image courtesy of Burschenschaft Teutonia zu Jena). I am in southwestern Germany this week on business. My employer, P. H. Glatfelter, owns a specialty paper mill tucked in a very scenic river valley (Murgthal) … Continue reading
Book review: The Unfinished Work by Frank Meredith
“The puffs of smoke cleared as the reports echoed from the hillsides. The Union rifleman clutched his bloodied wrist and retreated into the bushes. A moment later, the attacking Yankee cavalryman blindsided [General Wade] Hampton with his sabre. Jake cringed … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Civilians, Confederates, Gettysburg Campaign, Hanover
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2010 Calendar of Events – Gettysburg National Military Park & Eisenhower Site
Photograph of the southern portion of the Gettysburg National Military Park taken in April 2009 by Scott L. Mingus, Sr. for the York Daily Record’s Cannonball blog. The National Park Service has announced the line-up of events and special activities … Continue reading
Union campsites in York County: 20th Pa. Volunteer Militia
On Sunday, June 21, 1863, Colonel William B. Thomas and the 20th Pennsylvania Volunteer Militia had been transported via the Pennsylvania Railroad to Columbia and had marched across the Columbia-Susquehanna Bridge before embarking on the Northern Central Railway for York, … Continue reading
Posted in Gettysburg Campaign, Railroads, Union camp sites, Yankees, York Haven
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Colonel William B. Thomas commanded York County’s defenses during the Gettysburg Campaign: Part 2
Here is some more information on Colonel William B. Thomas, a prominent businessman and abolitionist who had helped organize the Republican Party in Pennsylvania. He was in command of the 20th Pennsylvania Volunteer Militia that defended York County, PA during … Continue reading
Posted in Gettysburg Campaign, Hanover Junction, Wrightsville, Yankees, York, York Haven
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