Carol Bundy Bücher

The life of Charles Russell Lowell, Jr. was marked by his significant role in the Civil War and his ties to a prominent Boston family. Born in 1835, he became a key figure in New England's history before his untimely death in 1864 at the battle of Cedar Creek, where he was mortally wounded while contributing to a vital Union victory. His story encapsulates themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the impact of familial legacy during a tumultuous period in American history.