Civil War Diary of George Painter – November 1, 1863
Since George was often ill, he spent much of this month guarding prisoners – a duty assigned to those who were convalescing or too sick to go out and forage for food. Boats were sent on the Mississippi to find food for the troops and mules for them to ride or use for carrying objects.…
Civil War Diary of George Painter – October 1, 1863
October for the Mississippi Marine Brigade was not an exciting month as they were still on shore and having Dress Parade daily.
George Painter Diary – September 1, 1863
September was a rough month for the boys on the Mississippi Marine Brigade. During this time they were waiting for orders to move troops from place to place. There were so many sick, that a hospital boat was needed. Here is George’s entry in his diary for September 1 with spelling and punctuation changed for…
Civil War Diary of Pvt. George Painter – August 1, 1863
August 1 diary posting of George Painter in 1863.
Civil War Diary of Pvt. George Painter – July 1, 1863
July , of course, was the month when the Union Army took control of Vicksburg, the last Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi. The Mississippi Marine Brigade began the month at Goodrich’s Landing in Louisiana under the command of Col. Alfred Ellett causing disturbances to keep additional Confederate troops away from Vicksburg. George tells of the…
Civil War Diary of Pvt. George Painter – June 1, 1863
During the month of June, the Mississippi Marine Brigade spent most of the time around Vicksburg. Several times during their time here, they mentioned being at Snyder’s Bluff. So on a recent trip to Mississippi, I attempted to drive to Snyder’s Bluff by following signs along the road. This is the road I ended up…
Diary Entry – May 1, 1863
Read a day in the life of George Painter as written in his Civil War Diary. He had a day of relaxation as he took a walk to pass the day.
Life in the Mississippi Marine Brigade
Discover how Private George Painter, a Civil War soldier from Richland County, Ohio spent 1863 in the Mississippi Marine Brigade. George faithfully wrote in his diary every day during 1863 to report on his military service. It all begins when General Alfred W. Ellet organizes the brigade and finds that he needs more men for…
George Painter Background
George Painter was born on April 2, 1842 to Hamilton and Matilda Painter. He grew up on a farm in Richland County, Ohio. He was named for his father’s brother. George had five brothers and one sister and the family attended the local Methodist Episcopal Church. When the call for volunteers came in 1862, George…
Union Civil War Diary – Just Published
“Life in the Mississippi Marine Brigade” has finally been published after a couple years of research, writing, and rewriting. The book is based on a diary of George Painter for the year 1863. The story begins when my son had the opportunity to purchase the diary through his antique business. Since he knows that mom…
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