History of the Marine Brigade, p 276 The 23rd [of April, 1863] was an unfortunate day for the fleet. During that day, the [Steamer] Diana ran aground, and the tug Cleveland was sunk by running across the bows of the Diana, in an attempt to run alongside of her while she was still under way. …
Author Archives: Kermit Murray
Vicksburg Illinois Memorial
Some photos from Vicksburg, June 2004. Illinois Memorial A portion of the plaque inside the Illinois Memorial. “This tablet, contains the names so far as they can be ascertained, of the officers and men from Illinois, who served upon the staff of General Grant, or of the Corps, Division and brigade commanders, and also those …
Ed. W. Murray
From Warren D. Crandall’s History of the Ram Fleet and the Mississippi Marine Brigade, published in 1907. Ed. W. Murray, 2nd Master Tug Cleveland
Beechridge Presbyterian Cemetery Map
Google map of the Beechridge Presbyterian Cemetery. And here’s the Mount Royal Cemetery. Unfortunately the satellite images are low resolution.
Willis Hargrave
From moski Willis Hargrave who moved to Minnesota – married Anna Warlof Their first son is listed: Clarence Hargrave but they went on to produce 8 more including my father Andrew Willis Hargrave His brother Ruther also moved to Minnesota. In fact Clarence was born on Ruther’s farm before Willis and Anna moved to Pillager, …
Ida Ferns
Ida Ferns and father John Ferns info at familysearch.org. Ida Ferns is the wife of Dr. Joseph John Ross, my first cousin thrice removed. Ida and Joseph are buried in the Mount Royal Cemetery (plot M581). Click on photo below for more images. Thanks to Karen A. for the tip. Update: Mount Royal Cemetery plots.