Last Known Surviving Widow of a Civil War Veteran Dies at 101 in Missouri

People Mag ^ | Jan 5, 2021 | Joelle Goldstein

[RealVirginia]

I know. It just made me think about that novel. I bet he was able to tell her a lot of stories about his experiences in the war.

[MrChips]

This death almost seems like an omen.

[vetvetdoug]

During the early 1900’s up until the depression is wasn't uncommon for an older man with a steady pension and income to attract a young woman that was facing starvation. I have read about many marriages that were done for convenience or just out of caring for the young woman.

[piasa]

Thanks for the links

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[gloryblaze]

Outstanding!!

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Did that extend to siblings as well?

[crosdaddy]

Fantastic history,thanks for sharing.

[mass55th]

"Thanks for the links"

You're welcome. When it comes to history, and my then interest, and experience from researching the war, an article like this makes me want to tell people of the great people I met during the years I was researching Andy Smith's life. Before I retired in 2003, I'm sure I drove my co-workers crazy, talking about all the historical things I came across. I spent most of my vacations at The National Archives going through pension and military records. I miss it. You never knew what you were going to find in the next file. Same thing with the collection I found at Cornell. I don't think anyone had been through it since the Doctor had left it to the library there. He also left his brain to Cornell. He taught there.

Burt Green Wilder

[gitmo]

Did color photos exist in 1936?

[mass55th]

You’re welcome. I can remember all that stuff, but don’t ask me what I had for breakfast.

[Buttons12]

Yes. Kodachrome was mid-1930’s.

[mdmathis6]

Of course a dog doesn’t come with a pension.

(the honeymoon at least would be a real “howler”!)

[BipolarBob]

No. I don’t think so.

[one guy in new jersey]

Tyler was born early in Geo. Washington’s first term.

[shakes your hand in 2021] “Yeah, my Grandfather was born before the ink was dry on the Constitution. No biggie. Lol.”

[PLMerite]

“I’m sure it was a love match.”

That pension was a big attractant.

[Dr. Franklin]

My grandfather, who's grandfather was a Union Navy sailor, sang me this short Union victory song:

Richmond has fallen! Lee has surrendered! Grant's going to occupy the land!

As a teenager, I didn't fully appreciate it. I was occupied with other things, but I appreciate it now.

[mass55th]

That’s awesome!! Back when I was doing my research, I got into Civil War music. My favorite band was the 97th Regimental String Band. I’ve got several of their albums.

[miserare]

Quite a story.

It is great that you were able to bring it to light and honor this man.

[Tacrolimus1mg]

They existed in the late 1800’s, but weren’t easy to devolop. I’m brain farting on the name of the photographer, but he took photos of traditional Prussia during the last Tsarist reign.

They were amazing.