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By Michael Sullivan

This book tells the story of the Congdon family from Palmyra, Wisconsin, during the turbulent years of the American Civil War. It’s a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit, the courage shown in defense of a nation, and the compassion extended in the aftermath of conflict. Drawing from pension files, medical records, military correspondence, newspapers, obituaries, and census reports, this historical account offers a vivid, sometimes harrowing glimpse into lives shaped by war. Some details are graphic and may be distressing—but they are essential to understanding the full scope of their experience. Now, let us begin their story.