Are these your Confederate ancestors? 

Thanks blu, I appreciate ya!

I am going to try and dig into it when I can get my head a little further above water

Entire generation of southern boys lost to war.

One of mine didn't John Lee from GA .He passed from wounds, from the battle of Savannah.

My ancestor didn't. He died from wounds he received at the battle of Savanah GA RIP John Lee.

My great great granddad fought on his own property at the western tip of the battle of saylers creek. I have found many relics there even though by comparison it was a small battle. For 40 yrs I've been finding things

I’ll have to check it out, thanks for the tip!

Had one with Stonewall others with the 8th Ga Infantry out of Rome Ga. Then two more with Hilliard’s Legion I think they were from Randolph Co. Al right across the line from La Grange.

Visited the scared land called Stonewall Jackson's Cemetery. As i cried over the Southern tombstones a doe and fawn walk closely by me. A deep stillness overcame my emotions and I praised God for sending a sign to soothe my heart. God bless the Southern souls laid to rest in this sacred land.

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@@BirdDogg it's a lil square.

Finding out more about the lives and service of these men has been full of surprises!

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Check the civil war soldier and sailors database, you may find a lead

@@BirdDogg thanks, will do

I’ll keep my eyes peeled! 🫡

You know that you are eligible for membership in The Sons of Confederate Veterans? Membership can be direct or collateral. You would be eligible collaterally thru your g-g-uncle's service. Google Sons of Confederate Veterans for their national site if you wish to pursue membership. You would be most welcome and would receive a grand certificate to proudly hand on your wall.

@@2anthro thank you, yes I was sort of aware of that. I would be interested.

Wonderful! I do hope you are able to follow thru. The Sons would be very happy to have a Son of Éire as a member. I'm sure you would find some help from the organization with your research. I am a proud member of The United Daughters of the Confederacy thru a great-great uncle. Best of luck.

I’ll keep my eyes peeled for any Collins!

@@BirdDogg mother had a picture of him dressed up in his confederate uniform and it just disappeared!