Who, When, Why What

[HerbS]

I first became interested in Lincoln and the Civil War at the age of 4.When ever I would go to my uncle's house,I would ask,"whose rifile is that over the fire place"? I was told that it was one of my two Great- Grandfathers who were in the Civil War.Then I became enthralled with-Lincoln and the Civil War,in High School and most of all-College.I was fortunate enough to have Dr.Albert Castel as my mentor! I researched both Great-Grandfathers to see what they did.One was a prison guard in NY-Harbor.The other,was a POW in Texas.So,I wrote their stories and they became published.As a Teacher of High School History I would always teach a unit on the Civil War.Then I branched out and taught-"Rochester and the Civil War"at a local College.I must say that the most I have ever learned about Lincoln and the Civil War,is on this forum and it's plethera of knowledge!!!!