Monthly Archives: March 2010

York County soldiers: Pvt. Daniel Roland, Pennsylvania State Militia

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Scott Mingus

Private Daniel Roland, Pennsylvania Drafted Militia Infantry, Union Army. Long-time Cannonball reader Dianne Bowders is a noted photographer and family historian in York County, Pennsylvania. She has contributed several of her family photos to various local history sites, and some … Continue reading →

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Old photo of Dillsburg Medal of Honor winner’s birthplace

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Scott Mingus

Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger, December 13, 1917. Courtesy of newsinhistory.com. Back in June 2009, I wrote a blog entry about Colonel Matthew S. Quay, a native of Dillsburg in northwestern York County, Pennsylvania. In my research on Dillsburg on the … Continue reading →

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Harrisburg Civil War Round Table Explores “Leadership at Antietam”

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Scott Mingus

Captain David Willmann (USN-Ret.) will discuss “Leadership at Antietam” during the Friday, March 26 meeting of the Harrisburg Civil War Round Table. His presentation will focus on enduring leadership principles which were used by the senior commanders during this crucial … Continue reading →

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Streams of refugees pass through downtown York as Rebels approach

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Scott Mingus

Portland (Maine) Daily Advertiser, July 4, 1863 On Saturday, June 27, 1863, several thousand refugees were on the roads of York County, Pennsylvania, hoping to escape the oncoming Confederate army. Rebels were sweeping up the Cumberland Valley through Carlisle headed … Continue reading →

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