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ROSTER OF THE REGIMENT.
EXPLANATION.
THIS roster is made up from the printed reports of Adjt. Gen. Hodsdon (John L.), from the monthly returns of the regiment, and from such memo- randa as has come into the possession of the historian. and has been made as nearly correct and complete as possible, while the roster of each com- pany has been revised by one or more members of the company. The histo- rian regrets that it could not have been more nearly correct and complete. It will be seen that a large number of the men transferred from the First District of Columbia regiment never saw the First Maine regiment at all. having been taken prisoners, or wounded, or discharged, or even killed. before the transfer: yet they were borne on the transfer rolls, and from them came rightfully on the rolls of the regiment. The men who joined the regiment at the organization were all mustered in at Augusta. - the others were mustered in in different parts of the state, according to where they enlisted.
ABBREVIATIONS.
Ap. - appointed; A. P. - Army of the Potomac: b. - born; b. and r. -- born and resided: brig. - brigade: capt. - captain; co. - company; com. - commissioned; corp. - corporal: e. c. - cavalry corps: cav. hosp. - cavalry hospital; disel. - discharged; disch. for dis. - discharged for disability: en. - enlisted; ex. - exchanged; ex. of ser. - expiration of the three years term of service: G. O. No. 77- General Order No. 77, dated April 28, 1se5. mustering out paroled prisoners and convalescents in hospital; G. O. No. - General Order No. 83, dated May S. 1865. mustering out one year men and cavalry men whose term of service expired prior to Oct. 1, 1865: hd. qrs. - headquarters: m. o. - mustered out; m. o. with regt. - mustered out with the regiment Aug. 1, 1865; m. o. June 20, '65 - mustered ont under the order, dated June 5. 1865. mustering out dismounted cavalry men: mus. -mustered in: mus. 1st D. C. - mustered into the First District of Colum- bia Cavalry: pris. - taken prisoners: pris. at tr. - prisoner at time of trans- fer of the First District of Columbia Cavalry to the First Maine: pro. - promoted; pro. mar. gen. - provost marshal general: re-en. - re-enlisted in the regiment as a veteran volunteer: regt. - regiment; res. - residence: sergt. - sergeant: tr. - transfer of the First District of Columbia regiment to the First Maine; vols. - volunteers; wd. - wounded; wd. and pris. - wounded and prisoner.
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FIELD AND STAFF.
COLONELS.
G ODDARD, JOHN. - Lumberman; res. Cape Elizabethi; com. col. Sept. 26, '61; mus. Oct. 31; resigned and discharged March 1, '62. [See pp. 4-25.]
LLEN, SAMUEL H. - Res. Thomaston; com. maj. Sept. 28. '61: mus. Oct. 21: pro. col. March 1, '62; commanded regiment through the summer campaign of '62, including Pope's retreat, and the engage- ments at Cedar Mountain, Bull Run. and Frederick, till Sept. 13, when he was appointed military governor of Frederick, Md., in which posi- tion he served until Jan. 6, '63, when he resigned, on account of physi- cal disability, and was discharged. [See pp. 25-99.]
D OUTY, CALVIN S. - Sheriff; aged 48; res. Dover; com. major Oct. 5, 'fl: mus. Nov. 7: sent from Washington to Harper's Ferry in com- mand of Cos. A, B, E. H, and M, March 30. '62, and remained in command of that battalion until after Banks' retreat. during which time he and his command rendered noble service, the battalion losing heavily at Middletown, May 24; com. lieut. col. May 9, '62. and col. March 26. 133; commanded regt. from Sept. 13. 62, through the engagement at Fredericksburg and to the close of Stoneman's raid; commanded 2d brig. 2d div. c. c. from May 5 to June 7: commanded regt. from June 7. through the fight at Brandy Station, until June 17, '63, when he was killed while leading the regt. in a charge at Aldie, Va. [See pp. 26, 2>-48. 92-172, 356.]
At the opening of the rebellion, CALVIN SANGER DOUTY resided in the quiet village of Dover. the shire town of Piscataquis County, Maine. He had passed the meridian of life, and was enjoying the modest competency acquired by the honorable toil of his early years. Clear in his judgment and exemplary in all the relations of life. his ability and integrity had won for him the highest reputation among his fellow citizens. He had thrice been elected sheriff of his native county, and was then serving in the first Year of his third terni. From the calm repose of his home and the con- 3mal pursuits in which he was engaged, an impressive sense of duty sum- moned him to the theatre of privation and danger. The amor patrio was fully aroused in his soul, and an irresistible impulse moved him to conse- vate himself to the service of his country. The pleadings of his wife, and
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his unwillingness to divert from his three surviving children the paternal care of which they stood so much in need, restrained him for a time. But when the appalling disaster at Bull Run. in July, 1861. extinguished the hope of a speedy suppression of the outbreak, he no longer hesitated. No remonstrances could shake the resolution he had formed. and he forthwith signified to the state authorities his readiness to resign his office, and serve a. a soldier in the war for the Union. He was admirably qualified for a mili- tary command. His hardy frame had never been enervated by debilitating habits. His abstinence was sernpulously rigid, and a life of active industry had given him extraordinary power of endurance. He had, besides, that self-control and consideration for others that fitted him for a leader. He was endowed with the loftiest courage, combined with a spirit of cantion. and the most perfect self-possession. While he never shrank from danger. no man living knew better how to meet or how to avoid it. There was nothing of recklessness about him - no rashness mingled with his bravery. He was always cool. wary, quick of perception, steady of purpose. and thoroughly reliable in every kind of emergency. . . . He looked " every inch the soldier." and felt that he was acting an appropriate and useful part in the grand drama of the century. He was prompt to the call of duty. and coveted active service and constant employment. He was beloved alike by the generals whom he served and the gallant volunteers whom it was his privilege to command. The way seemed open to him for attaining by merit alone the foremost place in his profession. and his acute mind compre- hended the vastness of the struggle, and the necessity of prosecuting it with energy and vigor. But the shouts of triumph which heralded the substan- tial success at Aldie were soon hushed as in the presence of a great sorrow. for the intrepid colonel had fallen dead in the extreme front. He had cov- ered himself with glory, but alas! he had sealed his devotion to his country with his blood : - he had exchanged the laurel for the cypress. The praise- which echoed through the ranks of his comrades. as they saw him dash with impetuous bravery against the foe, were lost to him. He had won hi- star, but it was not destined to glitter on his shoulder. Yet the radiance of his fame will endure when the insignia of rank shall have faded away. The witnesses of his valor will remember him as one of the truest and bravest patriots who ever unsheathed a sword in defence of his country's honor. It was a noble life erowned by a glorious death.
His brothers in arms have recorded their testimony to his worth in the following words: "In him we have lost a beloved commander. - ever zealous and watchful for the welfare of those under his command. - a brave and faithful soldier, whose life was freely offered upon his country's aktar. - a sincere friend, whose many private virtues have won our admiration. and whose memory will be cherished as a proud legacy to this regiment." . As a husband and father he was exemplary and devoted: as a pub- lie officer, upright and capable: as a private citizen. enterprising and usemi : as a soldier, discreet. intrepid, and " FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH." -ISAAC H. BAILEY, in Northern MMonthly.
S MITH. CHARLES. H. - Capt. Co. D; com. maj. Feb. 16, '63, and lient. col. March 26: was with the regt. on Stoneman's raid; commanded . regt. from May 5 to June 7; participated in the battle of Brandy > !. tion, June 9, and after the charge rallied and conducted the regt. from the enemy's rear; assumed command of regt. June 17, upon the death of Col. Douty at Aldie, and pro. col. from that date; commanded real at Middleburg, where a horse was shot under him: commanded regt. at Upperville, and led the charge through the town: commanded frat in skirmish with the enemy's rear guard at Westminster, Pa., in batta of Gettysburg and the pursuit of the enemy that followed. in skirmish at Halltown, and in the battle at Shepardstown; commanded Ist Many and 16th Penn. Cav. on reconnoissance from near Auburn to What
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Plains through Thoroughfare and Hopewell Gaps, Aug. 16 and 17; com- manded regt. upon a reconnoissance to the Blue ridge as far as Sperry- ville, the regt. being enit off twice by the enemy on the return, Oct. 12 and 13: conducted a reconnoissance from Centreville to Manassas. find- ing and fighting the enemy, Oct. 14; commanded 1st Maine and 2d Penn. Cav. in a movement from Fayetteville toward Rappahannock Station, driving enemy's pickets and outposts all the way, and fell back at even- ing by orders, Oct. 22: repeated the movement with the same force Oet. 23, meeting firmer resistance: commanded regt. through the Mine Runt campaign, and conducted the rear guard of the left column of the army on its retreat from Mine Run to and across the Rapidan. Nov. 26 to Dec. 1; commanded four regts. from Bealton Station to Luray, finding and fighting the enemy at Little Washington, Sperryville, and Luray, Dec. 21 to 24; commanded regt. as part of a recomoissance in force from Bealton Station to Front Royal and return, fighting the enemy at Salem, Jan. 1 to 4, '64; commanded brigade from Jan. 8 to Feb. 17 (being in command of the division Feb. 11 and 12), and from March 25 to April 25; commanded regt. on a reconnoissance to Sulphur Springs and Jefferson, April 18; commanded regt. in the campaign of '64 from April 29 to June 24, - fighting May 4; reconnoissance from Chancellorsville to Freder- icksburg and return, and participating in the fight at Todd's Tavern, May 5; hard fight at Todd's Tavern, May 7; commanding regt. and 2d Penn. at Todd's Tavern, May S; conducting the advance from Beaver Dam Station to Ground Squirrel bridge, and fighting part of the way, May 10; conducting rear guard of the corps, having a severe fight near Ground Squirrel bridge, and a skirmish later in the day, and having a horse shot under him. May 11; fighting all day in front of Rich- mond, May 12: conducting the regt. and the pioneers of the division from Haxhall's Landing to the Chickahominy to build bridges over that stream, and driving off the enemy. May 16 to 18: fighting at Hawes' shop. May 28: commanding regt, and 2d Penn. in the fight at Barker's Mills, June 2; being under fire, but not engaged, June 5 and 6: fighting at Trevillian Station, June 11; conducting a reconnoissance to Louisa Court House and skirmishing with the enemy, June 12; fighting at White House Landing. June 21; commanded regt. at the battle of St. Mary's church, June 24, where he had two horses shot under him, and was himself shot through the thigh. about two o'clock in the afternoon, but did not relinquish command of the regt. until the day was done, and was breveted brig. gen. for his service in that action ; rejoined regt. after recovering from his wound. Aug. 20, and took com- mand of the brigade: commanded 2d division on the Weldon Railroad, Aug. 21 and 22; commanded 2d brigade in the severe engagement west of Reams' Station. Ang. 23, where he lost three regimental commanders and was wd. in the ankle; commanded brigade in battle of Reams' Station, Ang. 25. in a dash from the Weldon Railroad to and beyond Peeble's farm. running over the enemy's pickets and ontposts. Sept. 2, in a skirmish on the Jerusalem plank road (cattle raid). Sept. 16. in the fight at Wyatt farm Sept. 29, and under fire supporting the Ist brigade on the Vaughan road, Oet. 1; took command of a new brigade (3d)
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authorized and organized especially for him, Oct. 18; commanded :d brigade in the battle of Boydton plank road, Oct. 27-charged and drove the enemy at Rowanty Creek and again at Gravelly Run. formed on the right of infantry on the plank road to repel an assault, and after- wards protected the rear of 2d corps against Hampton's cavalry in a hard fight till dark - four separate fights in four different places in one day; commanded brigade in reconnoissance and skirmish down Weldon Railroad, Nov. 7. in movement to Stony Creek, where he fought and defeated the enemy, Dec. 1, and in movement to Bellefield, Dec. 7-12. skirmishing with enemy 8th. fighting him 9th, covering the rear on the return march to the crossing of the Nottaway, and fighting the enemy al day 10th; commanded brigade in Appomattox campaign, March 29 to April 9, '65. in the fight all day at Dinwiddie Court House (where he was hit in the left leg by a bullet that had passed through his horse), in the sharp fight at Jettersville, April 5, in the attack on the retreating enemy's flank. and in the battles at Sailor's Creek. April 6. at Bricery Creek and at Farmville, April 7. and at Appomattox, April 9; pro. brev. maj. gen. of vols. April 11; commanded brigade in movement against Johnston's army, April 24 and following days: assigned to com- mand of sub-district of the Appomattox, comprising five counties. in May, and was continued in command until July 30; m. o. of service. Augusta, Me .. Ang 11; com. col. 28th U. S. Inf. July 28, '66; assigned to the 19th Inf. at the consolidation of the 19th and 28th. and still commands that regt .; breveted brig. gen. U. S. Army for the battle of Sailor's Creek, and brev. maj. gen. U. S. Army for very meritorious service during the war: was under fire in person about sixty different times: was hit by bullets three times; had five horses shot under him. [See Co. D, frontispiece, and pp. 124, 138. 144, 150, 154, 159-319, 358-44>.]
LIEUTENANT COLONELS.
H IGHT. THOMAS. - Capt. 2d U. S. Dragoons; com. lieut. col. Sept. 28. '61; mus. Oct. 31; resigned March 14. '62, and was discharged. [See pp. 6, 15. 25.]
B OOTHBY. STEPHEN. - Capt. Co. F: com. maj. March 20. 63: wd. in action at Shepardstown, Va., July 16, 63: com. lieut. col. June 17. 63: commanded regt. March 24 to April 7. 64: wd. in action while in com- mand of the advance at Beaver Dam Station. Va., May 10, 64. from effects of which he died June 6. 64. [See Co. F. and pp. 128, 151. 156- 169, 181-183, 194. 211, 213. 223. 228, 234, 257, 258-260.]
STEPHEN BOOTHBY was the son of Rev. Samuel Boothby. of Lewiston. Me .. and was a graduate of Waterville College. of the class of 157. il. subsequently served as teacher in one of the High Schools in Bangor. pal-i- ing at the same time the study of law. Soon after being admitted to the bar he removed to Portland and commeneed practice, only to leave it that he might fight and die for his country. To natural endowments of a high order. there had been added the accomplishments of liberal culture. Oi a genial spirit. quick sympathies, agreeable manners, native modesty. RUM a ready perception of the proprieties of life, his society was greatly prize. With a muscular and nervous organism symmetrical and strong: with uncom-
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mon energy and decision of mental character: with a diligence that never faltered, a resolution that bent under no discouragements, and a persever- ance that ignored defeat. he gave early promise of a brilliant future: while with a clear, comprehensive, discriminating. and powerful intellect. together with a ready power of effective utterance. he bid fair to take rank among the ablest members of the legal profession. Firmly entrenelied in good principles and habits, he exhibited uncommon maturity of character. This gave him a lofty superiority to the ordinarily corrupting influences of inilitary life. In temperance. in the broadest range of its meaning. in pureness of speech (as distinguished alike from vulgarity and profanity). in sincerity and frankness, and in correctness of deportinent. he was a model man, while his fine personal appearance. his unsurpassed bravery and corresponding modesty. his promptness in every duty, and his cheerfulness in every hardship and in every danger. made him a model soldier. - CHAP- LAIN MERRILL'S . Campaigns of the First Maine and First District of Colum- bia Cavalry."
Lieut. Col. BOOTHBY was always ready for duty and was always ener- getic and hopeful. He had but little opportunity to show his best. because he always served as a subordinate. As an independent commander of a regiment, or even a larger command. I believe he would have been very dashing and brilliant. and would probably have made for himself and command a lasting record. But notwithstanding his limited opportunity to display leadership. I can recall mauy instances of his gallantry. At Aldie. Kilpatrick's brigade was repulsed and our regimeut was ordered to the rescue. The lamented Douty charged with a part of the regiment just in time to turn back the rebel squadrons and save our battery. Boothby charged near Douty. Douty fell as any soldier might wish to fall - at the head of his troopers with victory in his grasp - and brave, gallant. illustrious Boothby was left in temporary command of the position. I had been recalled from another part of the field. and came up with one battalion. Boothby had taken a good position behind a stone wall. At that time the fate of Douty was not known. It was known. however, that the sturdy Capt. Summat had been killed. because his body was in sight. The turnpike was thick with dead and wounded. At our approach Boothby straightened up. and. in the midst of a carnage such as at that time but few were accustomed to see, called for three cheers. He inspired them. too, because they were given with a will. I would like to be able to present just his looks and appearance at that moment. There was no dismay nor despair. His face was radiant and beaming as if with delightful pleasure. and I thought he never looked so handsome as at that moment. . . . He was my junior in rank. and rendered his most valuable services immediately under my com- mand. He was next to myself in rank. and our relations were very intimate. He enjoyed my entire confidence every moment. I do not recall a single instance of estrangement between us. He was as noble and generous as he was gifted and brave-GEN. CHARLES H. SMITH. in sketch for the reunion. at Lewiston, 1879.
C ILLEY. JONATHAN P. - Capt. Co. B; com. maj. May 8. 62; severely
wd. and pris. in action at Middletown, Va .. during retreat of Gen. Banks from Shenandoah valley. May 24. some forty pieces of bone of the right arm and shoulder being removed: disabled until April 7. 63. when detailed as judge advocate on staff of Gen. Martindale. military governor of Washington, and examining officer at the central guard house. Washington: rejoined regt. Aug. 1, 63. with his wound still unhealed, and remained on duty with it till June 24. '64. when he was again wd. in the action at St. Mary's church; com. lieut. col. July 11. '64: rejoined regt. Sept. 24. and took command, which he retained until the rest. was m. o. Aug. 1. '65, being in command during the engage- ments at Boydton plank road, the Bellefield raid, and the engagements
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at Hatcher's Run, Dinwiddie Court House, Jettersville, Sailor's Creek. Farmville, and Appomattox Court House ; breveted col. U. S. Vol. March 13. '65. for distinguished and meritorious services during the war. and brig. gen. June 12, for highly distinguished services at Five Forks. Farmville. and Appomattox Court House; adjt. gen. state of Maine, IST ;- 'TS. [See Co. B, and pp. 39-41, 202, 245, 272, 277, 280, 287, 202, 204-215. 300, 358-448.] .
MAJORS.
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TOWELL, DAVID P. - Res. Canton; en. Oct. 5, '61; com. maj. Oet. 31: commanded regt. March 24 to April 12, '62; served with regt. until after second battle of Bull Run, when he went to Washington; m. o. Feb. 15. '63. [See pp. 26, 50-04. 70, 86, 126.]
LATHITNEY, WARREN L. - Capt. Co. A; com. maj. March 24, '62; com- manded the first reconnoissance from the regt., from Catlett's Station to Warrenton, Va., on the night of May 12; wd. Aug. 20, '62; resigned and discharged March 16, '63. [See Co. A, and pp. 56, 69, 74, 126.]
B ROWN, GEORGE M. - Capt. Co. M; com. maj. June 4, '63; resigned on account of disability acquired in service. Feb. 11, '64. [See Co. M, and pp. 192, 194, 197, 205, 401.]
T HAXTER, SIDNEY W. - Capt. Co. A; com. maj. June 18, '63; wd. in action in the fortification of Richmond, on Sheridan's raid, May 12. 64: rejoined regt. June 4; commanded regt. from June 24, during the move- ments on the right of the army in July and August (including the engagement at Deep Bottom) and in the engagements at and near Reams Station and at Stony Creek: remained in the field and bore a gallant part in the battle at Boydton plank road, serving on the staff of Col. Smith Oct. 27. the day-after he was ordered to start for Maine to be m. o. with the original members of the regt. for expiration of their three years' term of service: had four horses shot under him during his service. [See Co. A, and pp. 196, 200, 203, 213, 233, 245, 264, 267, 282. 257. 295, 300-319. 35. 865.]
TAYLOR. CONSTANTINE. - Capt. Co. L: com. maj. Feb. 18. '64: com- manded detachment of regt. on Kilpatrick's raid to Richmond. Febru- : ary and March. '64, and also commanded the centre of Kilpatrick's column on that raid: assist. insp. gen. on staffs of Gens. Gregg and Crooke, commanding 2d div. c. e. A. P. from April 28. '64, until after surrender of Gen. Lee: rejoined regt. June, '65, and m. o. with it Aux. 1. '65: breveted lieut. col. U. S. Vols. for meritorious services. [Set Co. L., and pp. 235, 242, 243. 412, 441.] .
T' UCKER, BENJAMIN F. - Age 28: res. Bristol, Vt .; soldier by profes- sion, having served in U. S. A .; mus. as adjt. of regt. Oet. 11, 51; com. capt. Co. B. May &, '02: com. maj. July 11. '04: wd. in action at $1. Mary's church, June 24, losing a few inches of bone from the arm hear the shoulder: in command of cavalry depot, City Point, from Oct. 's !. until after surrender of Gen. Lee, when he rejoined regt. and was m. ". with it Ang. 1, '65; breveted lieut. col. and col. U. S. Vols. to rank
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from March 13, '65, for gallant and meritorious services. [See Co. B. and pp. 15, 20.]
C URTIS, DANIEL S. - Res. Wisconsin; com. maj. 1st D. C. Cav. by President Lincoln; wd. in action at Reams' Station, Va., on Wil- son's raid, June 28, '64; joined regt. at tr .; resigned and discharged Jan. 18, '65. [See pp. 324, 331. 337, 373.]
C LOUDMAN. JOEL W .- Age 40; res. Stetson; com. capt. Co. D, 1st D. C. and pro. maj., being com. by President; pris. in action Syca- more church. Sept. 16, '64; paroled in a short time, and joined regt. after tr .; resigned and discharged Feb. 20, '65. [See p. 320.]
C HADBOURNE, PAUL. - Capt. Co. I; com. maj. Dec. 22, '64: com- manded 2d N. Y. Mounted Rifles during winter of '64 and in the battle at Dinwiddie Court House, where he was severely wd., losing a portion of the bone of his right arm near the shoulder; rejoined regt. on his recovery, and m. o. with it Aug. 1, '65. [See Co. I, and pp. 390. 397,399.]
ADJUTANTS.
S TEVENS, JARVIS C. - 2d lieut. Co. F; com. 1st lieut. and adjt. May 12, '62: a. a. a. g. on staff of Col. Allen. military governor of Frederick. Md., from Sept. 13. '62, till Dec. 26. '62, when he resigned and was discharged. [See Co. F, and pp. 73, 92, 99.]
R USSELL, ADDISON P. - Age 23; res. Houlton; mus. as sergt. maj. Oct. 31, '61, at organization of regt. : pro. supernumerary 2d lieut. Co. A, Sept. 1, '62; but this rank was not recognized by the War Dept. and he was com. 2d lieut. Co. A, Oct. 24, '62; com. 1st lient. and adjt. Feb. 5, '63, and capt. Co. C, Aug. 30, '63. [See Cos. A and C.]
B IBBER, ANDREW H. - 2d lieut. Co. D; com. 1st lient. and adjt. June 1, '63; and served as such till July 11, '64, when com. capt. Co. F. [See Cos. D and F, and pp. 280. 291.]
BOYD, WILLIAM L. - Age 28; res. Houlton; mus. as second principal musician of regt. Oct. 19. '61; appointed 1st sergt. Co. M. '62, and sergt. maj. Nov. 1, '62: com. 2d lieut. Co. F. Feb. 16. '63. and 1st lieut. and adjt. July 16, 64; com. eapt. Co, L. March 25, '05. [See Cos. M, F, and L, and p. 302.]
L ITTLE, THADDEUS. - 2d lient. Co. K; com. 1st lieut. and adjt. March 25, '65; wd. severely in charge on Lee's train. April 6. 65. losing a portion of the bone of the right arm near the shoulder; rejoined regt. June 4, and m. o. with it Aug. 1, '65. [See Co. K, and pp. 388, 415, 433, 438.]
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