[041224--Eunice Hawes.FTW]
Robert was in the home guard (CSA). After being captured by the
Yankees, he was confined in the prison as Point Lookout. Robert
developed measles and typhoid fever. The officer in charge
ordered the Confederate soldiers to take him outside and hold
him upright in the hot sun. Robert was stricken with sunstroke
which caused paralysis and damaged the valves of his heart.
This is a work in progress, not all family connections have been verified.
Robert Garland Coleman |
Date of Import: May 31, 2004