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Do you know Civil War History in Maryland?

By Roy Kelley

Industry Observer with Retired

November 27, 2015 07:00 PM

Do you know Civil War History in Maryland?

Long ago, I wrote some blogs that included information on the Civil War activities in Poolesville, Maryland. That may why I received this very interesting message on ActiveRain on 11/25/2015.

If you have the knowledge to respond to this message, please send an email directly to Bob Pickles with a copy to me at roykelley@mris.com.

Hi, I'm an English historical novels writer working currently on an Antietam story. Can you advise me of any actual Union units posted in or around Poolesville at the time of Lee's crossing of the Potomac 4-7th Sep 1862 up to the Confederate evacuation of Frederick. (Were the 87th Ohio placed thereabouts? I need to place a character who could have feasibly fired potshots at the White's Ford crossing or handled a prisoner in Poolesville at the time. What Union units might have been in Poolesville a few days after the Antietam battle? Any help appreciated. Thanks, Bob Pickles, Manchester, England

Bob Pickles

Phone: 01613519427

Email: bobpickles@live.co.uk

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Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Roy Kelley I love history and sure would love to hear the stories from those with the knowledge. Most of the battles around here were the Revolutionary war. I enjoy visiting historic areas

Nov 27, 2015 10:35 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Somebody more than a member of ActiveRain noticed and liked what you wrote! I guess, if it were me, I'd start with the Public Library and stay off the INTERNET. The Librarians trained for this and I believe would love to help. I remember walking into my local Public Library and thought it would only take a couple of minutes to get the answer but instead I spent the next two days with this Librarian doing research and she did it all tirelessly and for free!

Nov 27, 2015 11:16 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, again, for your comments. I hope someone will provide the requested information for this author.

Nov 27, 2015 11:19 PM

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Gaithersburg, MD

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I dont really but my hubby does! I hope you had a great holiday as well!

Nov 27, 2015 11:27 PM

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Gaithersburg, MD

Robert Bob Gilbert

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX

Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Roy,

I cannot help you with the question you received. If you get any data let us know.

Nov 27, 2015 11:39 PM

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Gaithersburg, MD

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I have never been much of a history buff, so I doubt I have anything to share with Bob unfortunately. I do love learning about the history of things though!

Nov 27, 2015 11:41 PM

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Gaithersburg, MD

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

When I started school in the US, it was past the time they taugh about the Civil War, and I know very little about it. I can do better in French or Russian history. or Ancient Historyl Sorry I can't help. A

Nov 28, 2015 12:00 AM

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Gaithersburg, MD

Donald Hester

NCW Home Inspections, LLC - Wenatchee, WA

NCW Home Inspections, LLC

Roy Kelley That is awesome to me. Were you able to help the chap out?

Nov 28, 2015 12:13 AM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Donald Hester

No. I have been unable to provide the requested information for this author.

Nov 28, 2015 04:01 AM

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Gaithersburg, MD

Noah Seidenberg

Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL

Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Hi Roy, I consider myself somewhat of a history buff. There is so much in your neck of the woods too.

Nov 28, 2015 05:35 AM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Roy, I really wish I could help your reader from across the pond, but maybe Bob Pickles could start here at The Society of Civil War Historians. It is really interesting to see who's reading our posts.

Nov 28, 2015 05:35 AM

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Gaithersburg, MD

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I don't know anything about Civil War history in Maryland. I was able to visit Gettysburg in Pennsylvania a few years back, and found it an astonishing place.

Nov 28, 2015 07:29 AM

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Gaithersburg, MD
Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Roy Kelley Many years ago I toured Antietam Battlefield, very informative, but would not be able to answer this inquiry with the accuracy he desires. I hope a history buff can help

Nov 28, 2015 07:31 AM

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Gaithersburg, MD

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Roy - I really enjoy history but I can't help on this one. Isn't it neat that our blogs have such reach.

Nov 28, 2015 08:16 AM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, again, for your comments and for your continued support.

Nov 28, 2015 09:52 AM

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Gaithersburg, MD

Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi Roy, your social media efforts have made you one of the most well known people in Gaithersburg MD, nice job.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and Dolores!

Nov 28, 2015 09:53 AM

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Gaithersburg, MD

Conrad Allen

Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA

Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Roy. So were you able to help with the answer? It is amazing how many people are in the Rain.

Nov 28, 2015 11:29 AM

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Gaithersburg, MD

Ralph Gorgoglione

Metro Life Homes - Palm Springs, CA

California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407

I googled it and it seems that Antietam was the only decisive battle in Maryland. All the others were either Class A and below.

Nov 28, 2015 12:59 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is always good to receive your feedback. I hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend.

Nov 29, 2015 01:58 AM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Make it a habit to post a reblog every day as an easy way to pay it forward.

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