The United States was embroiled in the American Civil War.
A significant portion of the population went to the service.
This is the story of an area of Western Pennsylvania--Mercer County, halfway between Pittsburgh and Erie--and the people who served in that war.
The ladies were also highly involved.
Much of the male population was involved in this struggle--either directly or indirectly.
Every city, large or small town, and all of the rural areas throughout America of the time were affected.
The United States was embroiled in the American Civil War