About Me

I studied history at John Carroll University and Cleveland State University, with my graduate studies focusing on the psychological experiences of American volunteers during the U.S.-Mexican War — exploring themes of monotony, homesickness, and death. I also examined how cemeteries and tombstones in Northeast Ohio reflect the social, cultural, and economic realities of their time, as well as how they've evolved over the years.

 

I've authored numerous articles and two books, and I'm currently working on projects analyzing the emotional experiences of Civil War generals during the Mexican War, as well as some of my most fascinating grave projects. I am also a regular contributor to the blog Emerging Civil War​.

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In addition, I'm the founder of Shrouded Veterans, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to rescuing the graves of 19th-century veterans, particularly those from the Mexican War (1846-1848) and Civil War (1861-1865), by identifying, marking, and restoring them. You can view my completed grave projects at facebook.com/shroudedvetgraves.

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When I’m not writing, I enjoy traveling with my wife and pug, exploring old cemeteries, wargaming, and hunting for vintage photographs and Civil War memorabilia at flea markets and antique malls.

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