1861: Setting the Stage 08/09/2011
Where were the Bullochs at the beginning of the Civil War? Martha S. E. Bulloch: New York City, living with Mittie & Thee and helping to raise their children. Anna Bulloch: New York City, living with Mittie & Thee and helping to raise their children. Mittie Bulloch Roosevelt: New York City, raising 3 children Irvine S. Bulloch: Enlisted in the Confederate Navy as a midshipman on the CSS Nashville. James D. Bulloch: Liverpool, England, to procure iron clad rams and ships for Confederacy Stuart Elliott: Georgia, dying of consumption Comments08/11/2011 11:09
When the war broke out in April 1861, James Dunwoody Bulloch was captain of the merchant steamer, Bienville, and was transferring passengers and cargo in New Orleans. He returned to his home and family in New York and resigned his command to accept a postition as Secret Agent for the Confederate Navy. In May 1861, he sailed to Liverpool where his first task was to acquire or build commerce raiding cruisers. He was so successful that he soon expanded his efforts to include blockade runners and ironclads. Leave a Reply | Hearts Divided
This blog will document the Bulloch family during the Civil War. As the 150th Commemoration progresses, we will use primary documents to tell the story of the Bulloch family, who lived in the North while their hearts remained in the South. ArchivesCategories |
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