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Yeaman, William H., d.1863

 Person

Biographical Note

William H. Yeaman was a private in Company A led by Captain David Townes, 38th Virginia Infantry led by Colonel Isaac Carrington of Pittsylvania Court House, Armistead's Brigade, Pickett's Division, Army of Northern Virginia. Wounded at Seven Pines and died at Gettysburg in 1863. His brother was Thomas B. Yeaman of Ringgold, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; his father was John Yeaman of the same town.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Willam H. Yeaman Papers, 1862-1863 (Ms2010-034)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2010-034

Willam H. Yeaman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-034
Abstract

The collection contains fifteen American Civil War letters from William H. Yeaman, a Confederate soldier in Company A, 38th Virginia Infantry, Armistead's Brigade, Pickett's Division, Army of Northern Virginia, to his father and brother at home. Primarily contains battle description, depictions of soldier life, and inquiries of home life.

Dates: 1862-1863, n.d.

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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 1