My maternal grandmother’s maiden name was Marion Irene Spear, and she was a direct descendant of Lemuel Spear, a Revolutionary War veteran. Fairy also has Native American ancestors who fought against the British in the war. We both have relatives who served honorably in the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam, andContinue reading “Memorial of the Day”
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Silence of the Cannon
Silent for nearly 160 years, this relic of the Civil War stands guard over the Tennessee River. Historic photos show General Ulysses S. Grant not far from this site after the Battle of Lookout Mountain was over. The defeat of Confederate forces here opened a gateway into the deep south for the Union forces. TheContinue reading “Silence of the Cannon”
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 