Briggs, Geo. S. Died 1862

BRIGGS

Posted By: Bill Waters (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:22

Source: New Oregon Plain Dealer Mar. 28, 1862, Reprinted in Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer Nov. 18, 1902, LP, C7

In this issue is given an account of the part taken in the battle of Pea Ridge by Cos. I and H.. hailing from this section of the state from which we condense the following: "The boys of Co. I. as they desired were permitted to go into action under Lieut. Fellows. * * * Co. I had 2 killed and 20 wounded, as follows: Killed- Privates, John Gordnough and Geo. S. Briggs.

Transcriber's note: The Battle of Pea Ridge was fought March 7 – 8, 1862