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The “Fighting Irish” from the Mountains and Beyond

Why did many Irish Americans, who did not have a direct connection to slavery, choose to fight for the Confederacy?

Thomas D. Perry’s book ‘The Dear Old Hills of Patrick’ discusses the life and times of Civil War hero JEB Stuart.

Abolitionist John Brown attempted, and for a short time succeeded, in seizing the United States Armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia.

After a horse race, a close quarters fight broke out during which Champ Ferguson killed a county constable. That day he took his first life.

They armed themselves with wooden mauls to meet the meal man. He was unwilling to allow them an early portion. Aunt Sally drew her heavy maul.