Boys of Laurel (Softback)
Book by former Laurel County resident, James W. Freeman, this historical narrative set during the Civil War endeavors to explain the strong allegiance to the Union by the people from the Appalachian regions of eastern Kentucky. The narrative was written as a labor of love, born from deep sentiments instilled during the author’s youth from stories by his grandfather. The history centers on residents of Laurel, Jackson & Rockcastle Counties, Kentucky who almost unanimously supported the Union while holding cultural affection and commercial ties to their southern neighbors. When the War started, four unique souls (George Freeman, White Freeman, Endeman Tussey and Hector Scoville) joined what would become the 24th Kentucky Infantry Regiment. The author, James W. Freeman, is related to three of them. The triumphs and tribulations of the brave men and women from that time period should not be forgotten. Future generations need to have a better understanding of the Appalachian Americans and their contributions to preserving the Union. This is the story of those Boys of Laurel.
Book by former Laurel County resident, James W. Freeman, this historical narrative set during the Civil War endeavors to explain the strong allegiance to the Union by the people from the Appalachian regions of eastern Kentucky. The narrative was written as a labor of love, born from deep sentiments instilled during the author’s youth from stories by his grandfather. The history centers on residents of Laurel, Jackson & Rockcastle Counties, Kentucky who almost unanimously supported the Union while holding cultural affection and commercial ties to their southern neighbors. When the War started, four unique souls (George Freeman, White Freeman, Endeman Tussey and Hector Scoville) joined what would become the 24th Kentucky Infantry Regiment. The author, James W. Freeman, is related to three of them. The triumphs and tribulations of the brave men and women from that time period should not be forgotten. Future generations need to have a better understanding of the Appalachian Americans and their contributions to preserving the Union. This is the story of those Boys of Laurel.
Book by former Laurel County resident, James W. Freeman, this historical narrative set during the Civil War endeavors to explain the strong allegiance to the Union by the people from the Appalachian regions of eastern Kentucky. The narrative was written as a labor of love, born from deep sentiments instilled during the author’s youth from stories by his grandfather. The history centers on residents of Laurel, Jackson & Rockcastle Counties, Kentucky who almost unanimously supported the Union while holding cultural affection and commercial ties to their southern neighbors. When the War started, four unique souls (George Freeman, White Freeman, Endeman Tussey and Hector Scoville) joined what would become the 24th Kentucky Infantry Regiment. The author, James W. Freeman, is related to three of them. The triumphs and tribulations of the brave men and women from that time period should not be forgotten. Future generations need to have a better understanding of the Appalachian Americans and their contributions to preserving the Union. This is the story of those Boys of Laurel.