Judson Cheney
Born: May 11, 1838, Hopkinton, St. Lawrence County, New York
Died: September 29, 1864, Chaffin Farm, Virginia
Relation to Author: 2nd Great Grand Uncle
On this date 150 years ago - and the succeeding two days (July 1-3) - the Battle of Gettysburg was fought in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It is considered the turning point of the Civil War, marking the "high water mark of the rebellion" and ending Robert E. Lee's second invasion of the north. There were an astounding 51,000 casualties.
Fortunately for Judson, at least for the time being, he was far away from the fighting. On this date, he was still in Beaufort, North Carolina. Although this is a turning point, the war will drag on for almost two more years. So there are many more very bloody battles to come, and Judson and his regiment will play their part.
