A Story Behind Every Stone, the Confederate Section of Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh, North Carolina

A Story Behind Every Stone, the Confederate Section of Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh, North Carolina
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Total Pages : 140
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ISBN-10 : 098455291X
ISBN-13 : 9780984552917
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Book Synopsis A Story Behind Every Stone, the Confederate Section of Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh, North Carolina by : III Frank B. Powell

Download or read book A Story Behind Every Stone, the Confederate Section of Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh, North Carolina written by III Frank B. Powell and published by . This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1860s a number of Raleigh, North Carolina women formed the Ladies' Memorial Association in effort to give Confederate soldiers a dignified burialin the historic Oakwood Cemetery. Their dedicated work and excellent record keeping allow us to go behind the scenes to take a look at the effort that went in to preserving a cemetery and the history of the state. Much work has taken place since those brave ladies faced off with Union soldiers in order to accomplish their goal. This is a look at how the project evolved over the years. Complete roster of soldiers included with map of gravesites. Excellent book for those tracing their ancestors.


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