Major George C. Trimble, 11th West Virginia Infantry : A Soldier's Life Revisited

Few things in life generate more anguish, anger and frustration than being unjustly accused of wrongdoing. But that's what happened to Major George C. Trimble of the 11th West Virginia Infantry. Previously a captain in the 1st West Virginia Infantry, Trimble had the potential to be a great leader in the Civil War. Instead, he was "dismissed the service," along with his superior, Colonel John Castelli Rathbone, for cowardly conduct. This is a biography of Major Trimble, a Wheeling, West Virginia officer, entirely dedicated to the Union cause. It is also about a collection of Trimble's personal items, and about his family, friends and associates, particularly millionaire oilman, Colonel John Castelli Rathbone, of Wirt and Wood Counties, West Virginia. Major Trimble's life, in general, was profoundly sad. The dishonorable discharge surely resulted in the death of his expectations - yet, somehow, he managed to continue his life and work in Wheeling, as he persevered to clear his name.Fluharty, Linda Cunningham is the author of 'Major George C. Trimble, 11th West Virginia Infantry : A Soldier's Life Revisited', published 2006 under ISBN 9780975909744 and ISBN 0975909746.