Tag Archives: John McLane

Col. John McLane of the 83rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry at Gaines Mill

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Terry Rensel

In 1859 John W. McLane formed and commanded a mostly ceremonial militia unit in Erie, Pennsylvania, known as the Wayne Guard. When war broke out in April of 1861, McLane, now a colonel, put out a call for volunteers. Within … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Hagen History Center

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Terry Rensel

Growing up in and around Erie, Pennsylvania I made more visits than I can count to the Watson-Curtze Mansion, then owned by the Erie School District. Today it is part of a multi-building campus known as the Hagen History Center. … Continue reading →

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Recruiting The Regiment: The Erie Regiment

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Terry Rensel

On April 21, 1861 John W. McLane of Erie issued a call for volunteers, for a term of service of three months. In 1859 he had formed the Wayne Guard, a company of volunteers that served as a mostly ceremonial … Continue reading →

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