The Bride Found: Civil War Brides

During the Civil War, thousands of women married soldiers. These women were known as Civil War brides. They faced many challenges, including the dangers of war, the uncertainty of their husbands' fate, and the social stigma attached to marrying a soldier. Despite these challenges, many Civil War brides found love and happiness. Their stories are a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

The Bride Found (Civil War Brides Book 2)

by Piper Davenport

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The Challenges of Civil War Marriage

Civil War brides faced a number of challenges. One of the most obvious was the danger of war. Soldiers were often killed or wounded in battle, and brides were left to grieve their loss. Even if their husbands survived the war, they often returned home with physical or emotional scars. This could make it difficult for brides to adjust to married life.

Another challenge faced by Civil War brides was the uncertainty of their husbands' fate. Soldiers were often away from home for long periods of time, and brides often had no way of knowing if they were alive or dead. This uncertainty could be very stressful for brides, and it could make it difficult for them to plan for the future.

Finally, Civil War brides faced social stigma. In the 19th century, it was considered improper for women to marry soldiers. Soldiers were seen as being lower class and less desirable than other men. This stigma could make it difficult for brides to find acceptance in their community.

The Resilience of Civil War Brides

Despite the challenges they faced, many Civil War brides found love and happiness. They were able to overcome the dangers of war, the uncertainty of their husbands' fate, and the social stigma attached to marrying a soldier. Their stories are a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

One of the most famous Civil War brides was Anna Ella Carroll. Carroll was a writer and political activist who married a Union soldier in 1864. She was a strong supporter of the Union cause, and she used her writing to advocate for the end of slavery. Carroll and her husband had a happy marriage, and they had two children together.

Another Civil War bride was Sarah Emma Edmonds. Edmonds disguised herself as a man and served in the Union Army for two years. She fought in several battles and was wounded in action. Edmonds was eventually discovered to be a woman, but she was allowed to continue serving in the Army. She married a fellow soldier in 1865, and they had two children together.

The stories of Anna Ella Carroll and Sarah Emma Edmonds are just two examples of the resilience of Civil War brides. These women faced many challenges, but they were able to overcome them and find love and happiness. Their stories are a testament to the strength of the human spirit.

The Civil War was a difficult time for everyone involved, but it was especially difficult for women who married soldiers. These women faced a number of challenges, including the dangers of war, the uncertainty of their husbands' fate, and the social stigma attached to marrying a soldier. Despite these challenges, many Civil War brides found love and happiness. Their stories are a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

The Bride Found (Civil War Brides Book 2)

by Piper Davenport

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1352 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	331 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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