A grandson discovers his Civil War grandfather 

God bless Mr Barry and his grandfather much love and best wishes

Thanks. Much of my family comes from New England over the years. I am a proud member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Irish Brigade camp, Fredericksburg, VA based on the service of my Great Grand uncle Franklin Hutchins, 13th NY Cav. Died at Andersonville Prison at age 16. My mother was from NC. Her ancestors all deserted the CSA Army. Proud of them too. New Englanders are a special brand of people and patriots.

I personally know a gentleman whose grandfather was a Confederate Soldier. There were a lot of these veterans who married to much younger women in their later years, and fathered children well into their elder age.

Thank you sir! Very interesting!