Tag Archives: War of the Rebellion

Davenport During the Civil War: The Coward List

Posted on September 6, 2012 by SCblogger

Fall of 1862 found the citizens of Davenport and Scott County adjusting to daily life during wartime.  The Draft of August had been answered by eligible volunteers and those men were leaving home to join the Union cause. Women, children, … Continue reading →

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Davenport During the Civil War: The Draft of August 1862

Posted on September 4, 2012 by SCblogger

In August of 1862, the Civil War continued to rage and the Union began to experience a shortage of soldiers as enlistment rates dropped. Various factors were behind the declining numbers of recruits, including the realization that the war was … Continue reading →

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