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Mary Cushing: “Poor, but highly committed”
For Mother’s Day Her boys called her “Little Ma.” She outlived them all, receiving the news that two had fallen in Federal military service. Though short in stature, she was “quiet and unassuming…. bright and witty in conversation,” a well-informed … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian
Tagged alonzo cushing, Civil War Era Mothers, Mary Cushing, Mothers, Mothers Day, West Point, widows, William B. Cushing
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The Baby at the Military Hospital
Phoebe Pember served a hospital matron in one of the wards of Chimborazo Hospital, which was one of the largest medical facilities in Richmond, Virginia. After the war, she wrote a memoir about her experiences at this Confederate hospital, and … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Medical
Tagged Chimborazo, confederate hospitals, hospital matron, Mothers, phoebe pember
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“Domestic Blockade”: Three Cheers for the Homefront Mothers
When dads are away for long periods for work or military service, moms don’t have the ability to defer discipline decisions for a few hours. And this humorous illustration from the Civil War era made me think about another aspect … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian
Tagged children in the Civil War, Civil War Era Mothers, Mothers, Women's History Month
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Civil War Adventures with Mom
When the call went out for blog posts on “a woman who’s had an important impact on you and your development as a Civil War historian,” I jumped at the chance. The answer is easy: my mom, Barbara. My mom … Continue reading
A Young Mother At Gettysburg
Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms! In honor of the day, I wanted to share some an account of motherhood in Gettysburg during July 1863. Since this is a day of celebration, no sad war stories from me … Continue reading
A Mother At Petersburg
The Confederate lines around Petersburg, Virginia, broke in the first days of April 1865. As Lee’s army headed west into the Appomattox Campaign, Union troops occupied the small city that had been the heart and namesake of a nine month … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Holidays, Leadership--Confederate
Tagged Appomattox Campaign, Civil War Era Mothers, fanny gordon, frances gordon, general gordon, John B. Gordon, Jubal A. Early, Mothers, Mothers Day, mrs. gordon, Petersburg, sentry, Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864, Surrender, Ulysses S. Grant
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A Mother’s Influence
“What will Mother say?” “Oh, how shall I tell his mother?” “Dear Mother…” The maternal parent is certainly one of the most mentioned figures in the letters, music, and battlefield cries of Civil War soldiers. With guiding influence from infancy … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Common Soldier, Holidays
Tagged 19th Century Women, Civil War Era Mothers, Mothers, Mothers Day, Spheres of Influence
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