The early spring of 1863 was a difficult one for Kate Stone and her family. Yankees had infested the area near Milliken’s Bend for months, but their numbers were growing in anticipation of yet another attempt to take Vicksburg. As … Continue reading →
In early April 1863, Adjutant General of the United States, Lorenzo Thomas, stopped at many of the posts along the Mississippi River and addressed the troops. His mission, authorized by the secretary of war as well as President Lincoln, was … Continue reading →
As we close out Black History Month, and begin Women’s History Month, this seems like a fitting time to discuss how black women in the region of Milliken’s Bend were affected by the war. One of the finest works I … Continue reading →
In this final installment of my Archives Month series, I want to continue by highlighting another small repository. The Special Collections and Genealogy Departments at the Ouachita Parish Public Library in Monroe, Louisiana provided me with outstanding resources. Not only … Continue reading →
I haven’t been blogging that long, but already Kate Stone’s name has come up several times. Who was she? She was 22 years old at the time of the battle of Milliken’s Bend. She lived with her mother and siblings … Continue reading →