re: 150 years ago this day...

Only 17 years old too, TBirdSpur. Also read about William Thomas Overby, From Coweta County, GA and only a 24 year old, IIRC. Known as "The Nathan Hale of the Confederacy." Was offered his life in exchange for betraying his comrades in the 43rd VA Cavalry. Refused and was hanged as a spy in September 1864.

And Yankees wonder why their first name in these parts is usually Damn.