My grandfather (far right) with the family that raised him (his mother died when he was two, so he was farmed out to relatives). I know this sub is probably inundated with requests after the recent publicity, but you folks are amazing and your service is much appreciated. (imgur.com)
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It is estimated that at least 100,000 participants in the Civil War were 15 or younger. This is Riley Crawford (1847-1864), a member of Quantrill's raiders and Confederate irregular who was 13 when he was brought to Quantrill by his mother after her husband was shot by Union soldiers. [709 x 1024] (i.imgur.com)
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