I received the following by email this morning. The Five Forks website is 
about the battle, not about the individuals who fought there, so I cannot 
provide her with any information.

Can anyone on this list suggest sources, library or online, that could 
assist her?

Anne

Anne Pemberton
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Forsey" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 9:07 AM
Subject: Information required for Capt James Ham Co. M 17th Reg Pa


> Dear Madam,
> I wonder if you could possibly give me any information
> on one of my ancestors who fought and died at the
> battle of Five Forks, his name was Capt James Ham
> Co.17th Reg. Pa. I am always wondering how a 17 year
> old boy managed to leave a very small town Launceston,
> Cornwall,in 1855, journey to America, rise to the
> ranks of an officer and then lay down his life for
> freedom. I would love to know more detail as I feel
> this must never be forgotten.  We still have relatives
> in Launceston Cornwall to this day.
> Gratefully yours,
> Susan Forsey (nee Ham)
>
>
>
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