Sgt. Charles H. Roney Letter
One letter with envelope written by Sgt. Charles H. Roney on June 25, 1862 to his parents. He talks about living in the military and getting ill as well as fortifying Cumberland Gap. He talks about the capturing of a "Secesh" (Secessionist) flag and about people from home.
Dates
- 1862 June 25
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
One letter with envelope written by Sgt. Charles H. Roney on June 25, 1862 to his parents. He talks about living in the military and getting ill as well as fortifying Cumberland Gap. He talks about the capturing of a "Secesh" (Secessionist) flag and about people from home.
Biographical/Historical Note
Sgt. Charles H. Roney was born in 1841. He started serving in the Army in 1861 in a three month unit. He later enlisted in Co. D, 16th Ohio Infantry for three years. He began as a sergeant in September 1861 until he was promoted to 1st Sergeant in January 1863. He remained in his company until October 31, 1864. He died in 1917. Charles was the son of Peter A. Roney (1814-1864) and Elizabeth A. Comer (1815-1881) of Muckingum County, Ohio.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository