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October 2, 1913
Iowa County Democrat
Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
In Lansing, Mich., Civil War veteran John Broad, officially listed as killed at Fair Oaks 50 years ago, attends G.A.R. reunions and jokes about being a ghost while failing to correct his records.
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HE SAYS HE'S NOT DEAD.
Civil War Veteran Denies He Was Killed at Fair Oaks.
Lansing, Mich.—One of the interesting figures in the ranks of the G. A. R. is John Broad of Lansing. According to the war records, Mr. Broad did not participate in the recent reunion here at all. The war records say he is dead. He has been trying for fifty years to convince the officials at Washington that he is alive and he has not succeeded yet. "John Broad, killed at the battle of Fair Oaks, Va.," say the records, and, so far as the department is concerned, that is all there is to it.
"I'm dead yet, officially," he says, "but the boys don't mind associating with a ghost, so I guess it's all right."
Civil War Veteran Denies He Was Killed at Fair Oaks.
Lansing, Mich.—One of the interesting figures in the ranks of the G. A. R. is John Broad of Lansing. According to the war records, Mr. Broad did not participate in the recent reunion here at all. The war records say he is dead. He has been trying for fifty years to convince the officials at Washington that he is alive and he has not succeeded yet. "John Broad, killed at the battle of Fair Oaks, Va.," say the records, and, so far as the department is concerned, that is all there is to it.
"I'm dead yet, officially," he says, "but the boys don't mind associating with a ghost, so I guess it's all right."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Civil War Veteran
Official Death
G A R Reunion
John Broad
Fair Oaks Battle
What entities or persons were involved?
John Broad
Where did it happen?
Lansing, Mich.
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Key Persons
John Broad
Location
Lansing, Mich.
Event Date
Battle Of Fair Oaks, Va.
Story Details
Civil War veteran John Broad is officially recorded as killed at Fair Oaks but has been alive, attending G.A.R. reunions, and trying unsuccessfully for fifty years to convince officials he is not dead.