I received some really cool news yesterday. I got an email back from the Pioneer Cemetery in Milwaukie, Clackamas, Oregon regarding my 2nd great-grand-uncle who served in the Civil War. I had requested a photo of his grave and it came back that he doesn't have a military marker. So I wanted him to have one and had to search for his records so that they can request funds from NARA for a headstone honoring his service. It will take a few months to cut through the bureaucratic red tape. Once that is done, they want to hold a ceremony with the Sons of Civil War Veterans with honors. Since Portland is only about a 6 hour's drive, I wouldn't miss this for the world.
He served on the Union side for Tennessee - Company B, the 5th Regiment.
Anyone who enjoys the hobby of Genealogy would understand how totally cool this is.
Boy, lately I have been on a roll. Very satisfying!
Wow, this is amazing!! I hope you will be able to show us at least part of the ceremony, or at least the new marker whevever it happens.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely!
DeleteDearest Debby,
ReplyDeleteIt is almost exceptional that they do take the effort and time for searching out things!
I'm still waiting in vain for news from the Netherlands about my Granddaddy and Father–in–law's service during WWI...
One person promised to get back with me in a couple of weeks and all I got was her resignation message.
Happy for you!
Hugs,
Mariette
It hasn’t happened yet - with me there’s always something that would keep this from happening. I definitely won’t be holding my breath.
DeleteI'm so glad you are finding out about your ancestors and who they were, Debby. That's great that you want to attend this ceremony. You can enjoy this time in Oregon also. Heard it was such a pretty place to visit. I hope you find all the answers you are seeking about your family tree. It's so interesting to me also.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Years ago, I assembled the family tree from old bibles etc. Now I am fine tuning and correcting errors.
DeleteThat's great! I can see why you were excited!
ReplyDeleteI hope it all works out - and there are no setbacks.
DeleteVery nice indeed! Your efforts to have his grave given a proper marker is commendable.
ReplyDeleteThis is very cool! Good for you for the work you've done to commemorate him.
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