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Summary
Former citizen of Hagerstown Christian Wirt was reportedly shot at Martinsburg for refusing to fight on the Confederate side and his son was shot at Harper's Ferry, but it is uncertain if the information is true.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: June 19th, 1861
Page/Column: 2D
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Civilian Divided Loyalties