Guest Column: Grand Army of the Republic, Part 2

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I have two ancestors who fought in the Civil War. One on each side. This is not unusual. There were many families torn apart with this issue. It was a matter of personal conscience. One side claimed victory but both sides lost in my opinion. A whole generation of families was damaged along with two economies. The only winners were the entrepreneurs who sold arms and materials during the war. My great-great-grandfather,…