The Garber family owned a farm in Augusta County, Virginia. The Garbers were related to the Harmans, another prominent Augusta County family. During the war, several Garbers from Augusta County served in the Confederate military. Thomas Garber served in the 12th Virginia Cavalry. |
the most likely matches in the Valley of the Shadow databases. |
Garber Family: 1860 Census | 1870 Census | Military Service
This collection contains letters written by various members of the Garber Family of Augusta County. Thomas Garber's letters to his father, Albert Garber, and sister, Addie Garber, dominate the collection, and in them he describes his life in camp as a member of the 12th Virginia Cavalry and tells about that regiment's actions in and out of the Valley. Together with other letters written by brother Michael Garber, and cousins Asher Harman, Lewis Harman, and M. G. Harman, the Garber letters offer insight into the ordeal of a southern family in wartime.
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