Josephine Nicholls Pugh Civil War account and biographical sketch, circa 1865-1868.

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Josephine Nicholls Pugh Civil War account and biographical sketch, circa 1865-1868.

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Personal account titled "Dark Days: Woman's Record," describes the occupation of Assumption Parish by Union troops in 1862. Pugh describes an exchange with federal officers (including a "Dutch" major), confiscation of her property and abduction of males slaves by the federal troops, the change in attitude of the slaves and their refusal to work, and Irish refugees who found shelter in her home. She briefly mentions Union General Weitzel, the 18th Louisiana Infantry, the Crescent Regiment, Ralston's Battery, Semmes Battery, partisan rangers, and "militia from the lower parishes." The account includes a description of Pugh's interaction with and attitude toward slaves. The second item is a description of the character and personality of Josephine Pugh written by her husband, Col. William W. Pugh, for their daughter, Louisa Hunter Pugh, ca. 1868.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7162894

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Pugh, Josephine Nicholls, 1820-1868.

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Pugh was the wife of Colonel William W. Pugh, planter of Woodlawn Plantation, Assumption Parish, La., and the sister of Francis T. Nicholls (Confederate general in the Civil War and governor of Louisiana from 1877 to 1880). From the description of Josephine Nicholls Pugh Civil War account and biographical sketch, circa 1865-1868. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 264761160 Josephine Nicholls Pugh was the wife of Colonel William W. Pugh, planter and owner of W...

Pugh, William Whitmell

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Dr. Whitmell Hill Pugh (1781-1834) emigrated from Bertie County, N.C., with his brother, Augustin Pugh, and half-brother, Thomas Pugh, to Louisiana in 1818. They settled on Bayou Lafourche, near Napoleonville, La., in 1820. From the description of William Whitmell Pugh sketch, circa late 19th century. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 310755029 William W. Pugh was a planter, Civil War officer and president of the Board of Levee Commissioners. He owned Woodlaw...