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Homeside of Wartimes and the Civil War’s Early Years
Virgil recounts family separations during the Civil War era, tracing causes from secession to Fort Sumter, noting political tensions, mobilization, and the emotional toll on soldiers and families. The piece also clarifies a local 1903 voter registration muddle, explaining who must register and how names transfer between books.
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Brandon
United States
James River
Union
South Carolina
Buchanan
Winfield Scott
South
Mason and Dixon
Sambo
Richmond
Franklin
Corinth
Shiloh
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