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The Belligerents Lay On Their Oars: The Battle of Hampton Roads
The Battle Hampton Roads, March 8th and 9th 1862 as told by an 'Observer' of what would be the most famous Naval battle of the entire Civil War. Making a South Jersey connection wasn'teasy, but with a simple Article and the Headstone of U.S. Navy Sailor, William P. Schellenger, the picture started to come together.
William Schellengers military record can be found on Ancestry.com. which is where I found the remarks about the Tattoo on his left arm.
https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60368/records/46552
Here is the link on find a grave to see his stone!…
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