[Genealib] Civil war court martial

[Susan Scouras]

Our Civil War expert is out today, but I will pass on the little I know.
G.O. stands for General Order, a military order that has the force of
law.  The term was used by both sides and appears frequently throughout
records such as the War of Rebellion records.  This probably refers to a
court martial of a military person for violation of General Order number
67/47.  I am not sure about the numbers, especially if this is for a
Confederate court martial, because I think general orders (at least for
the Union) were identified by the year of issuance followed by whatever
number order this was for that particular year.  Order #47 for the year
1867 wouldn't make sense in your case. 

Susan Scouras
Librarian
WV Archives and History Library
The Cultural Center
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, WV  25305-0300
(304) 558-0230, Ext. 742
 


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[mailto:genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu] On Behalf Of Marcie
Crowley
Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 10:50 AM
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Subject: [Genealib] Civil war court martial


Have been trying to find what a G.O. 67/47 court martial is from the
civil war - confederacy side.  Any knowledge passed along would be
greatly appreciated.

Marciec at ausitn.rr.com


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