‘They’ve been neglected for over a century:’ Black Civil War soldiers honored

A century after serving in the 39th United States Colored Infantry Regiment, two soldiers are to receive veteran headstones.

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs approved headstones for Private John Thomas Weedon and Private Henry Adolphus Weedon, which will be placed at their grave sites in Frederick, Maryland, at the Sunnyside New Life Community Church cemetery.

The two men, who are believed to be cousins, were part of the founders of the church in 1899.

If you look into the church’s cemetery...