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By William Fischer, Jr., May 19, 2023
Samuel Kosciuszko Zook Grave Monument
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1 ► Pennsylvania, Montgomery County, Norristown, West Norriton Township — Samuel Kosciuszko Zook — Brigadier General — March 27, 1821 - July 3, 1863 —  |
| • Born in Chester County, PA • Prior to the Civil War, he was known for telegraph work • In 1861, he became colonel of the 57th New York • Commanded a brigade at Fredericksburg where he was wounded in 1862 • Went on to lead his brigade . . . — — Map (db m223820) HM WM | |||
| 2 ► Pennsylvania, Montgomery County, Norristown, West Norriton Township — Grand Army of the Republic Zook Post #11 — |
| The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a fraternal organization founded by Union veterans after the Civil War. They lobbied Congress to acquire benefits for the men who fought to preserve the Union. It grew to 400,000 members and gained . . . — — Map (db m223821) HM WM | |||