Still waiting for a monument to Wrightsville's unknown defender

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Last year, a group gathered to dedicate a new grave marker for an unknown Rebel soldier who died on the banks of the Susquehanna.
Why has it not enacted any monument to an unknown man who died helping to preserve that union?

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Chris Vera said…
Due too the fact that he was militia, his recognition of being black and probably not mustered in, he was not recognized as a Union soldier. I have spoken in the last two years of this gentleman on his identity and too no prevail nothing.
My belief is that he was from Lancaster County, probably a Columbian, he can only be found in Pennsylvania death records. Of course they are still under lock & key by the state of PA, and myself signing petitions of release of information.
He was most likely was one of the trench diggers getting prepared and was startled, and to his dismay, a cannonball from Gordon's Brigade took his head off. Many free slaves from Columbia took arms and defense to protect what we believe is the home of the Underground Railroad.
This man, was a brave man to face a mighty brigade of Gordon and should not be forgotten.
February 26, 2014 at 8:37 PM
Anonymous said…
well sais. i agree Chris...HE should NOT be forgotten! Thank you for all you do!
February 27, 2014 at 7:02 AM
Joe Lintner said…
Very interesting. Thanks for that information.
February 27, 2014 at 11:54 AM
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