The Seventh Maryland
Summary
On Oct. 19 (1863), the 7th MD, commanded by Col. E.H. Webster, was surprised by a larger force of Confederates at Thoroughfare Gap. According to the Examiner, those killed from Company B, commanded by Capt. McKeehney, included John Sheffey from near Creagerstown and a soldier named Balard from Washington County. Those taken prisoner include Sgt. Edward P. Keefer “of this city," and Pvts. H.C. Madary, Eli Nussbaum, and John Keiney of Frederick County.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: October 30th, 1863
Page/Column: 2B
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Battles / Military
- Local Soldiers
