A little-known person

[Steve Whitlock]

(07-21-2021 11:09 AM)Susan Higginbotham Wrote:  According to the group's Facebook page, the person is James Tanner.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/600692523385496

Thank you, Susan. James Tanner, for any who might not know was a Civil War veteran who lost both legs just below the knee. He later learned stenography and was present at the Peterson House when Lincoln died. He made comprehensive notes pertaining to the assassination that was later a manuscript in a book, which is available at this link:

https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/892

Corporal Tanner had a significant role in other positions he held in life as well. There are many write-ups available for him.