Curtis King joined the Iowa Greybeards in his eighties. Read about his family, his Civil War service, and his legacy, or listen to the podcast.
Category - The Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
Andre Cailloux: Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
Andre Cailloux led Union soldiers at Port Hudson in 1863. Read about his life in New Orleans, military service, and legacy, or listen to the podcast.
Robert Smalls: Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
Robert Smalls steered the Planter to freedom and later served in Congress. Explore his Civil War story and listen to the Ancestral Findings podcast.
John Parke: Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
John Parke served as an engineer and Union general during the Civil War. Explore his military career, later life, and story in the podcast.
Harriet Tubman: Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
Harriet Tubman served as a Union nurse, scout, and spy during the Civil War. Read about her wartime work and listen to the Ancestral Findings podcast.
Mary Elizabeth Bowser: Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
Mary Elizabeth Bowser, also known as Mary Jane Richards, aided Union intelligence. Explore her Civil War story, later teaching, and lasting legacy.
Sarah Emma Edmonds: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
Sarah Emma Edmonds served the Union under the name Franklin Thompson. Explore her Civil War experiences, memoirs, and later life in this podcast article.
David McMurtrie Gregg: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
David McMurtrie Gregg served as a Union cavalry commander at Gettysburg and beyond. Explore his Civil War service and listen to the podcast.
John Clem: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
John Clem became a young Union drummer and built a long Army career. Explore his Civil War story, separate fact from legend, and listen to the podcast.
William Harvey Carney: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
William Harvey Carney carried the Union flag at Fort Wagner and earned the Medal of Honor. Read his Civil War story and listen to the podcast.
Clara Barton: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
Clara Barton cared for Civil War soldiers and helped families find the missing. Explore her work before the Red Cross and listen to the podcast.