James E. Croft [SEP] conflict
James E. Croft
James E. Croft (November 13, 1833 – May 26, 1914) was a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Allatoona.
Croft was born in England November 13, 1833. He joined the 12th Wisconsin Light Artillery Battery from Janesville, Wisconsin in August 1862, and mustered out in June 1865. Croft died at age 80 and was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Janesville. His grave can be found in
Tom Anderson (fiddler)
Tom (Tammy) Anderson MBE (1910–1991) was a Scottish fiddler, teacher, composer and collector of traditional tunes. He has been described as "...the most prominent personality in the entire history of Shetland fiddling."
Early life.
Born on 29 August 1910 on the "Moorfield" croft at Eshaness, Shetland Islands, Scotland. Anderson was the oldest child of James Anderson (b. 26 Sep 1879, Hamnavoe, Eshaness) and his wife Harriet Margaret Johnson (b. 24