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Terrors of War from the Civil War Era Remembrance
The reminiscence recounts Confederate and Union experiences during Civil War days in the region. It notes Col James Darwin leading volunteers under the Confederate flag, his death at Seven Pines, other local officers, and the community’s hardships, including improvised salt and homespun dresses, as well as Shiloh and the Hornet's Nest episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Leadingham
James Darwin
Willis Garth
Darwin
Virginia
Alabama
Seven Pines
Wynds
Somerville
Horace King
Finch P. Scruggs
Rather
Col. Banks
Capt
Drake
Hopkins Hook
Mr. Sensabrough
Kings Company
Army of Virginia
Roman
Cold Harbor
Albert Sidney Johnston
Fort Donelson
Shiloh
Tennessee
Johnston
McCartney Hotel
Wheeler
Sherman
North Alabama
Mr. Gibbs
Charlie Harrison
Somerville Road
Gibbs