Draft Dilemma in Poweshiek County: The Murder of the Marshals
I'm pleased to share my article published by Emerging Civil War blog. Here's the link to Draft Dilemma in Poweshiek County: The Murder of the Marshals. I'm grateful for the…
From Officer of the Court to Officer with a Sword
Bending over a map, Lt. Colonel Spier Whitaker softly ordered soldiers to search for Confederate deserters in Randolph County, North Carolina. Long experience in Iowa and North Carolina had taught…
How the Underground Railroad helped me find Confederates from Iowa
“Men maddened with hate and rage ran through the streets with insulting words ever on their lips. When I bade my husband good morning, I did not know but he…
How Abraham Lincoln helped me understand Confederates from Iowa
Six years ago, I stumbled on to a little-known chapter of Iowa history: residents who left Iowa and served the Confederacy. The men were sometimes mentioned as a historical footnote…
Confederates from Iowa: A fresh look at the Civil War
Welcome to my new blog, Confederates from Iowa! If you have Iowa roots, or if you like to learn about the Civil War, this blog is meant for you. When…