Henry Franklin "HF" Moreland
Abstract: This blog provides a concise summary of the author’s initial research into military veterans in the family tree. The article will summarize key historical information of the selected ancestor, Henry Franklin Moreland, derived from genealogical records from the Wallis and Moreland families held by the author. Supplemental details of Henry Franklin Moreland were obtained by research in the Ancestry.com research database. Article This research project began by exploring family genealogy to determine how many of my ancestors were veterans. The topic is of interest as I am the father of a Navy sailor, a retired Army officer, and son of an Army veteran-so three generations of military service. I recalled from oral history and scattered family records that many ancestors have been veterans, so I decided to trace my own family tree, identify those who were veterans, and if possible, find one that served during the Civil War. I have a significant amoun...