Civil War Stories from the Buffalo Trace

The Buffalo Trace area - Mason Bracken Fleming Robertson & Lewis counties in northeastern Kentucky and Adams Brown & Clermont counties in southwestern Ohio - occupies a unique place in Civil War history. On the borders of North & South East and West Slave & Free Union & Confederate - emotions ran high in a conflict that became known as The Brothers War as families and communities chose sides. As we observe the 150th anniversary of the end of this armed conflict it makes sense to reflect on how our ancestors thought and acted during this crucial time in our national history. Their involvement might surprise you. Over 650 contemporary articles from local and national newspapers illustrate this local history and serve to remind us of our ancestors opinions choices and sacrifices. 356 pages.