The First Gun from Old Washington County for the Union!
Summary
At the recent Hagerstown corporation election, the entire Union ticket defeated the opposition by an average majority of forty-eight votes. Those elected were Lewis Wilhide, Geo. H.L. Crissinger, Charles H. Henson, Richard Sheckles and Ephraim W. Funk.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: April 10th, 1861
Page/Column: 2
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Pre-War Events
- Slavery / Emancipation
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
