I have had a family member who fought in every war since the American
Revolution. My father (who fought in WW 11) gave me a deep respect for those who
serve our country and those who fought for it. I am very grateful to those
people for the freedom I enjoy.
My mothers family came to the US from Northumberland, England. In 1600's. I
now own the very same farm they got through a land grant in 1630. That is a very
long time for one family to own the same property in the US. My
great-grandfather returned from the American Civil War to the farm in 1865. He
had fought in 27 battles. He hid woods until dark because he returned without
his pants. I have no idea what happened to them. That explanation isn't in my
great-grandmothers diary. LOL
