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“Sherman’s March to the Sea”

The Civil War’s One Hit Wonder Song In the winter of 1864-65, my Great-Great Grandfather, Reuben DeLay, was confined to the Confederate prison called Camp Asylum in Columbia, South Carolina. One of his fellow prisoners was S. H. M. Byers who had been captured at Missionary Ridge in the Battle for Chattanooga. Byers and DeLayContinue reading ““Sherman’s March to the Sea””

Reuben DeLay Civil War Records

I have obtained our ancestor Reuben DeLay’s Civil War records. The do not provide much detail about his time in Confederate POW Camps, but some assumptions can be made from other historical records. The record is old, last recopied in 1883. I believe that the scribe was a single woman named Miss _______. She mayContinue reading “Reuben DeLay Civil War Records”

Reuben DeLay’s Civil War Records

This page is under construction. Check back later as I add more information from Reuben DeLay’s records Reuben DeLay, my Grandmother’s Grandfather served in the 3rd Iowa Calvary during the Civil War. Here is some information gleaned from His January 1, 1864 reenlistment papers: Reuben joined the Union Army along with his brother and twoContinue reading “Reuben DeLay’s Civil War Records”

MAGAdonia

MAGAdonia, MAGAdonia, it’s a hell of a place, With documents stashed in each empty space. MAGAdonia, MAGAdonia, with its golden toilets, Where John Rich and Kid Rock are singing duets. MAGAdonia, MAGAdonia, it’s all up to you, Where Bannon and Stone are plotting a coup. MAGAdonia, MAGAdonia, it’s all for the best, Where someone isContinue reading “MAGAdonia”

Midway Survivor Harry Ferrier

Some say there was only one survivor from the ill-fated Torpedo 8 Squadron at the Battle of Midway. For the 15 Devastator crews that launched from the carrier Hornet that is true. Torpedo 8 was in the process of getting re-equipped with the newer, better Grumman Avenger when the battle took place. Six crews gotContinue reading “Midway Survivor Harry Ferrier”