Trigger Mike Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 Does anyone know where I can find a copy of Civil War History of the 42nd Georgia Volunteers CSA GA? It was printed in 1900 I think. All I can find is the kindle or CD version. My Wife's folks were in that unit and our youngest was named after the one who died on the way home from a yankee POW camp.
Caliope Cupcake #13981 Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 also try the usual book dealers online, but check out "Rare" and "Out of print" ..and don't forget www.libraryofcongress.org!
Caliope Cupcake #13981 Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 I looked at Battle of Chicamauga the 42nd GA on Wikipedia which has quite a lot of info and names; and the references and credits at the end are very long --so something might be there.
Caliope Cupcake #13981 Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 three stars*** from the teacher, Grizz
Utah Bob #35998 Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 three stars*** from the teacher, Grizz And none for me???
Grizzly Dave Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 You can have my stars Bob, you found it first, hopefully second place will be cupcakes...
Subdeacon Joe Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Here is the text online: History of the 42nd GA You can print from there. You might also like Point Lookout POW Descendants there is some good information there as well as links to stuff about other Federal camps.
Alpo Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Bummer. My Great Grandpa was in the 48th. After seeing this thread, I had hopes there might be a similar book on them. Apparently not.
Subdeacon Joe Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Bummer. My Great Grandpa was in the 48th. After seeing this thread, I had hopes there might be a similar book on them. Apparently not. Do you know the full name of the unit? You might be surprised. ADDED: look for: For Home and the Southland: A History of the 48th Georgia Infantry Regiment by John Zwemer.
Utah Bob #35998 Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Bummer. My Great Grandpa was in the 48th. After seeing this thread, I had hopes there might be a similar book on them. Apparently not. They're a bit pricey like a lot of the out of print histories. 48th Georgia
Subdeacon Joe Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 They're a bit pricey like a lot of the out of print histories. 48th Georgia BUT...he might be able to get it from a library.
Utah Bob #35998 Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 BUT...he might be able to get it from a library. True. I just assumed he wanted a copy due to the family history.
Alpo Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 You assumed correctly, Bob. Company G, 48th Volunteer Georgia Infantry, outa Macon. Uncles Andrew, George and John and Grandpa Stephen all enlisted the same day, and mustered out the same time. Nice none of 'em got kilt, what with the 48th having over 440 casualties during the Late Unpleasantness, and only having 193 men left at the surrender.
Grizzly Dave Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 Trigger Mike, did you find what you were looking for with the replies here?
Trigger Mike Posted April 7, 2011 Author Posted April 7, 2011 Trigger Mike, did you find what you were looking for with the replies here? yes I did, and THANK YOU VERY MUCH too all. It took me a while though as I lost this posting. I book marked the on line version but also bought a copy from Amazon. My wife will read it and likely give it to our youngest when he is old enough. I still say the best line in any movie is from Pitty Pat in Gone With The Wind, "YANKEES! In Georgia! How did they ever get in?!"
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