H.
Jason Combs, Ph.D.
Certified
Personal Property Appraiser
Burr
Oak Antiques and Appraisals
308 236-5137
burroakantiques@gmail.com
Nebraska in the war
. . .
1 infantry regiment
3 cavalry regiments
35 Nebraskans were
killed in action and another 204 died of diseases, which was typical.
One regiment was
the 2nd Nebraska Cavalry.
Organized at Omaha
in October of 1862 and assigned to duties at Fort Kearney guarding the
frontier. Later ordered to Sioux City in
April of 1863 and saw action against the "Indians" in the Dakota Territory. Mustered out in December of 1863.
It is interesting
to note that some who served at Fort Kearney were former Confederates who later
changed their allegiance and were referred to as "galvanized Yankees."
One member of the 2nd
Nebraska was Private James Huff age 17, possibly born in Indiana.
