We Went West: Civil War Soldiers of the Yakima Valley By: Ellen Allmendinger We Went West: Civil War Soldiers of the Yakima Valley highlights the life stories of a small portion of the more than two hundred Civil War Soldiers and their families who traveled west after the war and settled in the Yakima Valley.
She is also an active member of PEO, Rosalma, and the Yakima Valley Genealogical Library where she volunteers as a librarian..
When she isn\'t being a mom, researching, or writing, she can be found at the Woman\'s Century Club of Yakima\'s Donald House where she serves as the House Historian and an Executive Board Member.
Some of which have been published in the Sunnyside Sun newspaper and the Yakima Magazine.
She has also written several historical articles.
As an author, Ellen has written three previous books.
When she isn\'t sharing history in person, she can often be found conducting research at various archives, libraries, museums, and other locations.
She is also a public speaker and gives various presentations for both public and private functions.
Today Ellen leads historical tours at various locations in the Yakima Valley.
After retiring from the field in 2021 she expanded her role in the research and sharing of local history.
Ellen worked in the Civil engineering field for over thirty years.
About the Author Ellen Allmendinger lives in the Yakima Valley with her son Zakary and their three dogs.
The author\'s hope is that readers can learn more about the impact of the Civil War on its soldiers, as well as their accomplishments in Central Washington after the war.
No other known book shares the soldiers\' stories and their impact on the area.
The relevant message reminds readers that although the Civil War occurred on the other side of the country, its post-impact and Soldiers played a significant role in the historical development, settlement, and lives of those in the west after the war.
It may also captivate those who are unaware of the vast impact that Civil War Soldiers had on the Yakima Valley or their accomplishments.
The book is of interest to those who are Civil War history lovers as well as Central Washington history.
The soldiers\' stories briefly touch on their lives prior to and during the war with more detailed information on their lives and accomplishments after settling in Central Washington.
We Went West: Civil War Soldiers of the Yakima Valley By: Ellen Allmendinger We Went West: Civil War Soldiers of the Yakima Valley highlights the life stories of a small portion of the more than two hundred Civil War Soldiers and their families who traveled west after the war and settled in the Yakima Valley
