A really good article with lots of interesting information on these gallant old organization. Thanks for writing it Mike West. I have passed it along to a road and a Civil War forum that I belong to.
Two other of Theodore Penland's brothers were captured and died at Andersonville where they are buried. The Civil War had to be a rough one on Mrs. Penland who made ultimate sacrifices, a husband and two sons.
GO WEST YOUNG MAN
And, young Theodore did just that. In 1868, he essentially walked from Indiana to California, then lived briefly in Cheyenne, Wyoming, then to Sacramento and Nevada. he worked in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and then for the Union Pacific Railroad through 1869 when the Golden Spike was driven at Promontory Point, Utah.
He returned briefly to Indiana and then was off again to Michigan, Los Angeles, San Diego and finally Portland, Oregon. This man did his wandering!!
He later traveled by train and even by plane. He even took a boat to Australia and New Zealand.
It is too bad he didn't write a book of his experiences. Talk about growing with your country.
He was commander of the Department of Oregon from 1935 to his death and became leader of the national organization in 1941. He had membership in 32 patriotic orders as well.
He talked extensively on his experiences which included seeing President Lincoln. Gifted vocally, he often sang at encampments and even talked and sang on the radio.
Not Finished Yet. --Old B-Runner
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