Abraham's birth state was Virginia, during the Civil War West Virginia became a state following the Wheeling Conventions. The state was admitted to the Union June 20, 1863 (35) and was a key Civil War border state.
Abraham's birth state was Virginia, during the Civil War West Virginia became a state following the Wheeling Conventions. The state was admitted to the Union June 20, 1863 (35) and was a key Civil War border state.
Inscription
Husband of E.E. Sly. Aged 82 yrs, 7 mo's, 27 days. Nearer my God to Thee.
Gravesite Details
On stone with Ellen Sly.
