Strom, Hess, Cowbrough, Lewis, Pyear and Ward Family Trees
This site contains the history of these families which are now connected in different ways. The Hess and Strom family trees are the most complete dating back to 1458 and 1838 respectively.
1865: Jun 23, 1865 - Brigadier General Stand Watie (1806-1871), a Cherokee chief, was the last Confederate general to surrender at the end of the American Civil War, on June 23, 1865
1858 - 1886 (28 years)