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HeartsCanHope

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8. I did not, but I found this article on Wikipedia.

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Fri May 16, 2025, 07:56 AM

May 16

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Woolson
According to Wikipedia, Albert Woolson was the last veteran of either side that his "status was undisputed". He died in 1956, so maybe someone on here will be able to tell you about this, but I can't. I was born after Mr. Woolson died. I hope someone has Civil War stories, I love first hand history accounts!

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Did anyone here ever know personally someone who lived through the Civil War? If so, did they tell any stories about it? [View all] raccoon May 15 OP

I'm old, but not that old. Ocelot II May 15 #1

I don't think you will find anyone who is alive that will 33taw May 15 #2

My great grandfather fought in the Civil War and survived it.... Sogo May 15 #3

A paternal great-grandfather was a Union soldier. Born in 1842 and died... 3catwoman3 May 15 #4

No, but I had a great, great grandfather who left the country to go study music at the Univ. of Heidelberg when... LudwigPastorius May 15 #5

I knew a few people that old, including former slaves unc70 May 15 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author applegrove May 16 #7

I did not, but I found this article on Wikipedia. HeartsCanHope May 16 #8