| Nancy Emerson was born in Massachusetts in 1807, but settled in Augusta County with her brother Luther Emerson, a Presbyterian minister, and his family before the war. |
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Emerson Family: 1860 Census
Nancy Emerson's diary chronicles the deaths of friends and neighbors during the war and reveals her opinions about the war. Emerson was strongly pro-Confederate in sentiment and frequently expresses her belief that the war is God's punishment to northern abolitionists. Her diary also provides valuable insight into how Valley residents interacted with invading northern soldiers.
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