Here is a sampling of some photographs I took in mid-September while visiting Gettysburg with my two oldest grandsons and their uncle, Dr. Tom Mingus, of Liberty University. I always enjoy my time at Gettysburg, where three of my great-great-grandmother’s older brothers and several of their cousins and other family members fought in the 7th West Virginia Infantry (the Chambers boys).
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.
Trying to locate any of my ansters who might have participated in the battle at Gettyburg. Also , My great-grand father was part of the Old Mill located at Menges Mills Pa, between York and Lancaster counties. I’ve been trying to locate a copy of the deed to that property that my ansters moved there around 1732-34 timeframe. Any help would be welcome – TX