Re: James Foster: KY/IN/VA
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In reply to:
James Foster: KY/IN/VA
3/18/02
Amanda, I just came across your post of 3 years ago.
I know something of this family since my gr-gr-grandmother was Emily Ann Foster Horine, b.1835, d.1865.I have copies of several letters written during the Civil War by her brothers, John L. and Benjamin F. Foster.They fought on the Union side and were members of the 15th KY Volunteers.John entered the service as a private and came out a captain.They were in several major battles, including Perryville, Stones River, Chickamauga, etc.Even though John didn't talk much about it, he was a genuine hero, having been wounded 5 times.I hope this info is of some use to you.Please post a followup or email me if you like.
Bill Horine