""Allegheny County, Pennsylv Ania in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion 1861-1865"" is an exhaustive historical record documenting the contributions of Allegheny County to the Union cause during the American Civil War. Compiled to honor the service and sacrifice of local citizens, this work serves as a comprehensive roll of honor for the men who served and the community that supported them.
The volume provides detailed information on various regiments, companies, and individual soldiers who hailed from the Pittsburgh area and its surroundings. It chronicles the mobilization of troops, the organization of local defenses, and the significant role that Pennsylvania's industrial heartland played in sustaining the war effort. Beyond military rosters, the book explores the civic and patriotic spirit of the region, detailing the various relief efforts and memorialization projects undertaken to honor the fallen.
Essential for genealogists and local historians, this work captures a pivotal era in American history through the lens of a specific, high-impact locale. It preserves the names and deeds of those who fought to preserve the Union, offering a window into the socio-political landscape of mid-19th-century Pennsylvania. This record stands as a testament to the sacrifice and resilience of the citizens of Allegheny County during one of the nation's greatest trials.
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