George Schubert papers 1862-1911 1862-1863 Schubert, George

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George Schubert papers 1862-1911 1862-1863 Schubert, George

As a young man, George Schubert emigrated from Germany to Connecticut, and in September 1862, he enlisted in the 25th Connecticut Infantry. His letters to his wife Sophia during the Civil War are filled with news of his doings and his longing for home, including information on the siege and capture of Port Hudson and the skirmishes at Irish Bend and Bayou Lafourche.

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United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 25th (1862-1863)

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Schubert, George Rank : Corporal; Acting Orderly Sergeant Regiment : 25th Connecticut Infantry Regiment. Co I (1862-1863) Service : 1862 November 11-1863 August As young men, George Schubert and his brother emigrated from their native Germany to America, leaving most of their relatives behind. George married a resident of Connecticut, Sophia (Funck?), where he had settled, but before they had begun a family, war intervened. ...