This challenge is set forth by No Story Too Small,
and this week’s challenge is “Military.”
I can’t only honor one of my ancestors. I need to honor all of them.
My grandfathers who served in the United States military
An * denotes he died in service.
Joel Bluett Culpepper – Confederate Army
William Thomas Fisher – Confederate Army
William Lafayette Brown Jr – Confederate Army
Rev. Joseph M Culpepper – Confederate Army *
Rice Benjamin Carpenter – Confederate Army *
George Washington Spencer – Confederate Army
James C Howington – Confederate Army
William Henry Blanks III – Confederate Army
Hays Rodgers – War of 1812
William Henry Blanks I – American Revolution
Joseph Culpepper Jr – American Revolution
Thomas Young – American Revolution
John B Rice – American Revolution
James Rodgers Sr – American Revolution
Captain Jacob Prickett – American Revolution
My uncles who served in the United States military
George M Graham – Confederate Army
Timothy Rodgers – Confederate Army *
Wilson Rodgers – Confederate Army *
Hays Rodgers Jr – Confederate Army
John W Rodgers – Confederate Army *
Howell Joel “Hobby” Wedgeworth – Confederate Army
Benjamin M Culpepper – Confederate Army
Hilliard Carpenter – Confederate Army *
James Monroe Chatham – Confederate Army *
Rev. James Lafayette Blanks – Confederate Army
Richard Lane Blanks – Confederate Army
John Henry Brown – Confederate Army
Absolom Rodgers – War of 1812
…and so very many more. Sleep well, soldiers. Your job is done.
Sounds like you have a lot of family history and lineage. Very interesting post in light of Memorial Day. What a tribute to the many soldiers who fought for our freedom!
Thanks for stopping by, Anne! I’m sure I missed some, because I’m not sure which ones served in more recent wars, but I am humbled and honored by what these men have done. Happy Memorial Weekend to you and yours.
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