Comments on: Elizabeth Thorn: Six Months Pregnant, Burying the Dead at Gettysburg

By: Kate Kelly

Kate Kelly — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:16:02 +0000

In reply to Diane Rogers. I'm delighted you are doing that. Yes, Elizabeth Thorn's strength and fortitude at such a difficult time is truly amazing. The more places the story can be told the better! Thank you for posting. Kate

By: Diane Rogers

Diane Rogers — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:15:26 +0000

I had the great opportunity to visit Gettysburg this past March (2022). It was a profound experience to say the least. I was working on a book of short stories and wound up including several from Gettysburg (Battlefield Sallie and Jennie Wade). While there, it was suggested I do a story on Elizabeth Thorn. I am now working on my second short story book and will include Elizabeth’s story. From what little I’ve read so far, it’s a story people need to read and know about the strength it took to survive the Civil War as a civilian. Thank you for this information. It will be very helpful.

By: Kate Kelly

Kate Kelly — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 01:03:18 +0000

In reply to Anny Cardoso.

Thank you…it is an amazing story, isn’t it?

Thanks for posting!

By: Anny Cardoso

Anny Cardoso — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 17:31:19 +0000

E ainda dizem que mulher é sexo frágil… Elizabeth foi uma anjo, sem dúvida alguma!

By: Kate Kelly

Kate Kelly — Sat, 01 May 2021 03:08:25 +0000

In reply to Elvia. I agree! Gettysburg offers a town tour that explains what happened to the citizens there at the time of the battle. I learned so much about the stories you don't always hear. Thank you for bringing up this point. Kate

By: Elvia

Elvia — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:35:53 +0000

I absolutely loved visiting this little town on 4/9/21-4/14/21 so much history there although is very sad, is worth visiting to learn what the folks went through there and some how give them our respects… can’t wait to go back next year to explore some more….

By: Kate Kelly

Kate Kelly — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:12:38 +0000

In reply to Rich Thorn. She was an incredible woman, wasn't she? I would think your daughter would be glad to hear the story. Thanks for posting! Kate

By: Rich Thorn

Rich Thorn — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 01:47:23 +0000

Fascinating my daughters name is Elizabeth Thorn!

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