The oldest of nine children, Sarah Wakeman was born in Chenango County in 1843. In 1862, using the name Lyons Wakeman, Sarah enlisted in the Union Army. During her time with the army, Sarah wrote to her family frequently. Her letters detailed the boredom of everyday camp life, the fears of never seeing her family again, and the hardships of combat
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Links:
Path Through History
WSKG’s Path Through History
Broome County Historical Society
Chenango County Historical Society
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Broome County Historical Society
Chenango County Historical Society
Library of Congress