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Adam Jury – Born Millersburg, Died Salisbury Prison

This is some of what is known about Adam Jury who was born near Millersburg and died while a Prisoner of War at Salisbury Prison in North Carolina.  He is another of the many veterans ignored by the Millersburg Soldier Monument, although there are two men with the Jury surname who are included on the […]

July 2016 Posts

A listing of the July 2016 posts on The Civil War Blog with direct links: Edward Crabb – Victim of Bigotry in Gratz Adam Jury – Born Millersburg, Died Salisbury Prison June 2016 Posts “It would have been better if Mr. Ryan had not seized the pistol….” Isaac Koppenhaver – Hotel Proprietor of Millersburg Jacob […]

Monuments at Gettysburg – 106th Pennsylvania Infantry

The 106th Pennsylvania Infantry Monument at Gettysburg is located adjacent to the Copse of Trees on Hancock Avenue.  It was dedicated in 1889 by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is the second monument to this regiment at Gettysburg;  the first monument is located on Emmitburg Road at the Codori farmhouse. The drawing of the monument […]

Joshua A. Reed – Released Prisoner Dies at Home in Barry Township

The Pennsylvania Veterans’ Index Card for Joshua A. Reed notes that this resident of Barry Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, died at home during May 1865.  Other records indicate that his death was due to “effects of prison.” Joshua A. Reed was born in Barry Township about 1834, although some records indicate his birth year may […]

Eleven Civil War Dead of Millersburg

“One hundred twenty six men from Millersburg served in the war, some for more than a one-year enlistment.  Of those 126 men, 11 died.”  This statement is found on page 41 of the book, A Celebration of Millersburg’s Bicentennial, edited by Nancy L. Wert and Edwin D. Schlegel, and published in 2007. The number of […]