48th New York Infantry

JOHN E WOLL WAS MY GRANDMOTHER'S UNCLE. (CLARA WOLL CROFTON) THE FAMILY CAME FROM POTTSVILLE PA.SCHUYLKILL COUNTY. JOHN E WAS TAKEN PRISONER AT BRANDY STATION, VA. AFTER THE WAR HE MARRIED AND HAD TWO CHILDREN, BARBIA AND JOHN JR. I AM SEARCHING FOR JOHN JR. AND FAMILY. HIS FIRST WIFE DIED AFTER BIRTH TO JOHN AND HE REMARRIED. I HAVE A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL UNITS SO IF YOU NEED ANY HELP EMAIL ME. PS. MY GRANDSON AND BROTHER ARE BOTH REENACTORS.

Died of wounds sustained in the assault on Fort Wagner, Morris Island, SC.

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My great great grandfather Richard McDonald, born in 1817 in Jersey City, New Jersey cooresponded with his nephew James M. Witherspoon while he served as a private in the 48th New York Regt. Company H. I have a copied letter from my great aunt, that James wrote to Richard McDonald while he was stationed at Fort Pulaski,Ga. The letter was written on July 23, 1862, my great aunt has the original letter and says it is very fragile. The letter is beautifully written, he talks about the death of Coloniel Perry and that the regiment misses him a good deal. James died in battle at Fort Wagner,Sc on July 18, 1863 he was among the missing. If anyone has further information please email. Thank You

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