Talk:Alexander Strausz

=Autobiographical Sketch=

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Through my research, I have been able to track and contact living descendents. As a result, they found some papers penned by Alexander Strausz himself among other family heirlooms. There was brought to my attention a four-page autobiographical sketch composed originally in 1899 on his 70th birthday. In most details, my research coincided. But I discovered one error of fact (he was not at Fort Fisher, or in any other campaign during the American Civil War, except for Vicksburg). He glossed over other areas for which I do have documents. Toward the end, he waxes philosophical, advising his grandchild about life, reading and education. He was a very fascinating man, his advice worth heeding, his words consoling.

At this time, the papers are the property of the family - I will need to discuss with them under which conditions they can be released and cited.

Some updates - Feb 2012
Sadly, one of the people I had correspondended with, Mary H. Strausz, passed away, less than a month from her 99th birthday. Another named person, Eldon Pepping, shortly passed away also. As I grow and develop my craft, I decided best to remove the names of living private persons. Because no living celebrities are cited (or anyone else who is already mentioned in another wiki article), I will only list names of deceased persons.

I like to point out that Ms. Strausz was the grand-daughter of an American Civil War veteran (albeit, in civilian service, but did serve his country around or near the front lines in support of military operations). Not too many people of that generation are still around. Appreciate them if you have the opportunity.

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