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Re: Civil war sites
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"Metz, John (LVA)" <[log in to unmask]>
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Research and writing about Virginia genealogy and family history." <[log in to unmask]>
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There is not much context beyond the name, but the "Lisbon" you seek might be related to the the Battle of Salineville (7/26/1863), which occurred near Salineville, Ohio.  This was where General John Hunt Morgan's cavalry was soundly defeated by Union troops.  Morgan was captured later in the day.





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From: Research and writing about Virginia genealogy and family history. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of George A Williams

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Subject: [VA-ROOTS] Civil war sites



I am trying to locate some geographical sites ca 1861-1865.

                          Morgans Switch

                          Melvale Bridge

                          Lisbon

Any help is more than appreciated,        George A. Williams



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