"My great grandfather George Atwood Wilson Jr. was in 43rd U.S. Vols out of Augusta, ME (From Waterville) and is mentioned in "A Military History of Waterville, ME" Augusta Press, 1908. As are a TON of ppl ranging from the early…"
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Renee Boudreau replied to J J Russo's discussion 'Spanish-American War Diary' in the group Spanish-American War Ancestors
J J Russo left a comment for Chris Dunham"Thanks for your quick work on adding the Spanish-American War group. I'm reviewing my transcription of the war diary, and hope to post it soon."
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Spanish-American War Diary
My great-grandfather Cooper and his brother served in Battery B of the Maine Volunteer Artillery during the conflict in Cuba. I've obtained a written transcription of their original diary chronicling their journey by ship via Boston and New York to Savannah, Georgia, and then on to Cuba. Although there's not much in the way of military "action" reported, a good number of names of other volunteers are mentioned.Some years ago, I started transcribing the paper copy to computer so I could more…See More
J J Russo joined Chris Dunham's groupSpanish-American War Ancestors
A group for those researching Maine's soldiers and sailors in the Spanish-American War.
J J Russo left a comment for Chris Dunham"Excellent site, Chris. Thanks for your informative and helpful posts.
One quick question: Could a Spanish-American War group be added to the various military conflicts under the groups? I have a transcription of my great-grandfather's diary…"
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- What Maine surnames are you researching?
- Chase, Cooper, Drisko, Hatch, McGuire
- What locations in Maine are you researching?
- Presque Isle, Aroostook County
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- At 1:40pm on May 5, 2010,
Chris Dunham said… - Done! Welcome to the Network!
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