The location and view of the surrender site is located: 32.4301548753966, -106.5850172756598 I have uploaded a few documents that will allow you to examine the […]
UPDATE: New Contact on Capt. Taylor
I have recently been put back on the research trail of Captain Rowley P. Taylor, a First New York Dragoons member and an individual referenced […]
Uploading Levi and Marvin’s Research
I have started uploading the work I have begun on Levi and Marvin Green, both members of the 130th and the First New York Dragoons. […]
Added Map Locations in Suffolk
I am very excited to finally post the approximate location of the second camp of the 130th N.Y. State Volunteers while they were encamped in […]
Gibbs’ Parole Letters Posted
READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE! I have posted the parole letters and conversations taken from the Official Records of the War of the Rebellion […]
Letchworth Park and Camp Portage Update
I have added a short article on Camp Portage, which is part of the Dragoons’ initial regimental formation and training at Letchworth Park, located in […]
The Last of the Mohicans Written at Gibbs’ Home
This fascinating historical TidBit relates to James Fenimore Cooper, the author of the notable book The Last of the Mohicans. Cooper was friends with both […]
Gibbs Pushed by Brother to Mange His Money
I posted research where Alfred Gibbs was working in the Pacific Division, 1849 to 1852, stationed at Sonoma Barracks, Sonoma, California; George Gibbs to Alfred, […]
Posted the Start of a Love Story?
I have posted my research on what I believe is the possible start of the love story between Alfred and Peggy Gibbs. While I do […]
UPDATE — Custer Invites Gibbs’ Boys to Little Bighorn!
Source: Blairs of Richmond, Virginia; the descendants of Reverend John Durburrow Blair and Mary Winston Blair, his wife. by Blair, Louisa Coleman Gordon, Publication date […]