Comments on: Whisky affects him as usual

By: Kath Greco

Kath Greco — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:11:01 +0000

Hi Brian,
Great amazing historical info and illustrations.

Speaking of John H. Brinton… I became fascinated with Brinton’s life and ended up acquiring the original typed manuscript of his Personal Memoirs that Peale Publishing used to for the published book. There are lots of interesting historical specific details left out of that 1917 published book.

Real life historical details are so interesting and important in “real life history”. That’s why your posts is so good.

By: K. Lufkin

K. Lufkin — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:50:49 +0000

Hello Brian;
Captain George W. Godfrey, served in the 4th Regiment, New York Infantry. From my research Capt. Godfrey and his brother Pvt. James A. Godfrey were in the battles of Antietam, and the Battle of Fredericksburg. I thought he was at Chancellorsville also, but I need to check the date on his Army records to be sure. After he mustered out of the Army he worked as a recruiter in NYC until he died 19 Aug 1867, New York City.
He married to Anna McComiskey and their three children were William James Godfrey, my Great Grandfather, b:22 Jan 1859, Back Bay, Ann Arundel, MD and he died 25 Jun 1951, MA and Mary “Ella” Godfrey and Georgianna Godfrey. Georgianna was adopted since both of her parents were deceased by 1869. Georgianna’s adopted name is Hutton. The Hutton’s resided in New Jersey.
George’s parents were William F. Godfrey, b:~1810, CT d: 27 Sep 1879, Manhattan, NY and Elizabeth Lawrence b: bet. 1814-1815 Philadelphia, PA d: 3 Apr 1883 Manhattan, NY.
Hope this family history will help. And if anyone has knowledge of William F. Godfrey’s parents please post.
Thank you,
Kathleen

By: Brian

Brian — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:55:45 +0000

Hi Kathleen, Good hunting with a photo, tho' I don't have any help for you there. Phisterer has the Captain as: An online genealogist says he died young, in 1865. Do you have any more history on him?

By: K. Lufkin

K. Lufkin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:10:33 +0000

My Great Great Grandfather Captain George W. Godfrey was in the fourth and I would love to find a picture of him. Any ideas where I might find one? I have a beautiful picture of his wife, Anna McComiskey, born ~1840 in Ireland.
Any advice would be welcomed.
Thank you,

Kathleen

By: DCF

DCF — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:52:37 +0000

My wifes greatgrandfather was JJ Casey, Co. H 2nd NC Infantry, he was in the sunken road on that day firing at Private Patrick Hughes, 4th New York Volunteers.

JJ Casey:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21734563@N04/2666922082/in/set-72157603806079567/

By: DCF

DCF — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:47:33 +0000

Some of the NC soldiers who were firing on Private Patrick Hughes, 4th New York Volunteers:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21734563@N04/2662307673/in/set-72157603806079567/

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 14 May 2008 00:56:10 +0000

Thanks for stopping in, Alexander. It was his surviving that dreadful wound that caused me to dig into poor Hughes and his life after in the first place. I thought amazing, too.

Best wishes on your blog, by the way. Ferocious subject!

By: Alexander Clark

Alexander Clark — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:06:54 +0000

Quite amazing really that the poor guy even survived. I can vaguely recall reading similar stories about people who had head wounds as a result of the nuclear shockwave at Hiroshima, but that takes the prize.

Many thanks,

Alex

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:24:22 +0000

I’ll do what I can to push that off the page for you, Brett. Thanks for the visit!

By: Brett Schulte

Brett Schulte — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:56:31 +0000

Brian,

Every time I check your blog for an update I keep seeing this gruesome wound jump out from the page at me. Would it be possible to post some new extra lengthy blog entry soon so I don’t lose my lunch next time I visit behind AotW? ;-)

Brett