Wagonmasters Serving the Union During the Civil War
WEBAug 15, 2016 · Lists of Wagonmasters, Teamsters, and Laborers Employed, n.d. 1167. List of Civilian Employees Discharged, Apr.-Dec. 1864. Research Tips Of all the above series, Series 238, Reports of Persons and Articles Hired, 1818-1905, is the mother lode of documentation for civilian quartermaster employees.
The Early Years - International Brotherhood of Teamsters
WEBFrom colonial times to the turn of the last century, the men who drove horse-drawn wagons formed the backbone of North America’s wealth and prosperity. Despite their essential role as guardians of trade—the lifeblood of the economy—they remained …
Behind the Horsepower of Civil War Armies - HistoryNet
WEBAug 31, 2018 · Despite the available technology of roads and steamships, Civil War armies were supplied much like the Roman armies had been. North and South still relied on the simple strength of wagons, the brawn of mules, horses and oxen, and the skill of unheralded wagon masters and teamsters to drive them.
International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Wikipedia
WEBThe International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) is a labor union in the United States and Canada.
WEBJun 8, 2021 · Teamsters drove wagons with the Army’s supplies. Wagonmasters had charge of the wagon train. It is necessary to know the name of the officer, regiment, or unit under which he served, and then dig into obscure records.
Who Are The Teamsters, And How Could They Influence The US …
WEB6 hours ago · Nationally, the Teamsters have declined to endorse a candidate -- but some local branches in swing states are throwing their support behind Harris. The United States' second largest labor union ...
Who Are The Teamsters? - International Brotherhood of Teamsters
WEBThe Teamsters are America’s largest, most diverse union. In 1903, the Teamsters started as a merger of the two leading team driver associations. These drivers were the backbone of America’s robust economic growth, but they needed to organize to wrest their fair share from greedy corporations.
Teamsters Visual Timeline - International Brotherhood of Teamsters
WEBMay 21, 2019 · 1907: Teamsters organize workers at the wagon maker and blacksmith shop that evolved into Fruehauf Trailer Company. 1907: Daniel Tobin, a 32 year-old rising leader in Boston, is elected as the union’s General President.
Wagon train | Wagon Train History | North American Migration ...
WEBWagon train, caravan of wagons organized by settlers in the United States for emigration to the West during the late 18th and most of the 19th centuries. Composed of up to 100 Conestoga wagons (q.v.; sometimes called prairie schooners), wagon trains soon became the prevailing mode of long-distance.
Teamsters Won’t Endorse a Candidate for President in 2024
WEB1 day ago · By Jonathan Weisman. Sept. 18, 2024 Updated 4:18 p.m. ET. The leadership of the 1.3-million-member International Brotherhood of Teamsters said in a statement Wednesday it would not back a ...
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