The Civil War In My South Carolina Lowcountry
Xulon Press presents the rewards of in-depth research to learn more about one family's lineage - from a line of poor dirt farmers who did what they believed was right in defending their state.
Researching His Family's lineage, This Author Discovered His Ancestors Participated in One of the Most Famous American Wars In History
Xulon Press presents the rewards of in-depth research to learn more about one family's lineage - from a line of poor dirt farmers who did what they believed was right in defending their state.
2022-05-16
Author James L. Harvey, Jr. ensures his family name will live on throughout history by sharing their remarkable story with readers in The Civil War In My South Carolina Lowcountry ($28.99, paperback, 9781662847745; $40.49, hardcover, 9781662849084; $9.99, e-book, 9781662847752).
Born and raised in South Carolina, James L. Harvey, Jr. became curious about his own family when he realized that, even as an adult, he knew nothing about his ancestors. Through extensive research, he was led to knowledge on his great-grandfathers as well as other relatives. He discovered how the Civil War impacted all of their lives in South Carolina and is now sharing all of those historic stories in this intriguing book.
Harvey’s writing will be a fascinating read to anyone interested in American history—specifically the Civil War—as well as genealogical research. Through the stories of his ancestors, readers will be entertained and at the same time, educated about large-scale battles including the Battle of Tulifinny, the Battle of Honey Hill, the Battle of Bentonville and more.
This book pays tribute to Harvey’s great-grandfathers’ services in the war and the lives they shared with their families through good and bad times. He gratefully discovered that while some members of his family who served during the war worked on plantations, not one enslaved a soul. He also shares his family’s Christian beliefs and the impact the church had during this dark time in history.
“As I grew into adulthood, I became very interested in genealogy; but no one was left alive to tell me about the Harvey’s,” said Harvey. “Like many people, I never asked my grandparents or parents to tell me our family’s history. The only information I could find about my great grandfather was his name. My father took me somewhere around Beaufort, South Carolina, when I was very young. When he arrived at his destination, he told me, ‘This is where your great grandfather was murdered.’ Many years later, I thought this was just a dream. About 15 years ago, I asked my wife to accompany me to the Richland County Library in Columbia, South Carolina. I had read about the Family Research Center located there. After telling the librarian about my dream, she entered some information into her computer. Within minutes, she had found and printed an article published in the Beaufort Gazette (Beaufort, SC) newspaper dated August 30, 1906. My dream became a reality, and my days of serious research had begun.”
James L. Harvey, Jr. is a native of Coosawhatchie, South Carolina. He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from North Greenville University and the University of South Carolina. After 30 years of service, Harvey retired as a Regional Director with the South Carolina Department of Corrections. He enjoys reading and writing about American history. He and his wife, Charlotte, live in Lexington, South Carolina and have been married for 54 years. They have two adult children, four grandchildren and one miniature therapy poodle. They are members of Covenant Community Church (PCA), where Jim serves as an Elder Emeritus. He enjoys watching college football, baseball and basketball, and most importantly, praying for his church family and others in need.
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