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Jovi C. Baker,
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HISTORY OF DANBY.
Names.
Age.
Company.
Regiment.
State.
Date of Enlistment.
Rank.
Term cf
Enlistment.
Bouuty from
the Town.
John F. Hagar,
IVt.
sept. 25, 61.
Wag'ner. | 3 yrs. Surgeon. 3 yrs.
Enos llarrington, jr ..
B
14
1.11. 27, 62.
9 mO.
$100
Sewall T. Howard,
35
F
2 S. S.
Dec. 16. 63.
3 yrs.
$300
George F. Kelly,
33
B
6
Oct. 3. 61.
Serj.
yrs.
2d Enlistment,
6
Jan. 1, 64.
13 yrs.
David R. Kelly,
21
B
11
6:
Avg. 27, 02.
9 mio.
$100
Isane W. Kelly,
23
13
14
Aug. 27, 62.
Serj.
9 mo.
$100
Daniel H. Lane,
31
B
14
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Fifer.
9 mo.
$100
2d Enlistment.
32
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17
Feb. 27. 64.
3 yrs.
$500
Lysander B. Lord,
39
B
14
Aug. 27, 62.
9 mno.
$100
Jolin Maker,
19
F
6
sept. 28. 61.
3 yrs.
$750
John MeIntyre,
35
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1 Cav
Sept. 20, 61.
3 yrs.
John Mvlott,
21
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Dec. 4. G1.
3 yrs.
eu Anlistiient,
$21
F
6
Dec. 29. 03.
3 yrs.
$500
John Murphy,
3 yrs.
$700
Joel T. Nichols, od Enlistment,
24
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Jan. 6. 62.
Serj.
3 yrs.
Jared I. Parris,
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2 S. S.
Nov. 23. 61.
9 120.
John J. Parris,
Oct. 31, 01.
3 yrs.
Foster J. l'arris,
18
B
14
Aug. 27, 62.
9 ino.
$109
Isune Porter,
30
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.July 27, 63.
3 yrs.
$100
George W. Potter,
28
7
Feb. 21, 62.
3 yrs.
Gustavus Reed,
March 10, 02.
3 yrs.
George P'. Risdon.
19
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10
Ang. 12, 62.
3 yrs.
Charles A. Koberts,
25
7
Dec. 16, 63.
3 yrs.
Elbert sherman.
.Aug. 25. 04.
3 yrs.
$,00
William W. Stimson. Richard Sione,
·22
1 Cav.
Sept. 27, 61.
3 yrs.
George Stults,
34
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Dec. 11, 63.
13 yrs.
$500
Elisha Sweat,
20
K U. S. N.
14
Sept. 15, 62.
Serj.
9 mno.
Francis Sylvester.
24
12
6
Sept. 30, 61.
3 yrs.
Abner W. Tarbell, James M. Tarbell. 2d Enli-tment,
21
22 3. S.
Dec 21, 63.
3 yrs.
George F. Taylor,
25
B
14
Aug. 27, 62.
Capt.
9 mo.
₹ 100
James Thompson,
35
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Dec. 23. 63.
Drum'r.
3 yra.
8500
Martin V. Williants, 2d Enlistment.
22
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14
Ang. 27, 62.
Corp.
Q. M. S.
9 no.
Moses O. Wheeler,
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7 2 8. S.
Oct 16. 61.
3 yrs.
Harvey S. Woodard.
29
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Jan. 30. 62.
3 yrs.
Daniel Woods,
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66
Aug. 2, 62.
3 yrs.
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3 yrs.
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Jan. 31, 62.
3 yrs. 3 yrs.
19
2 S. S.
Det. 16, 61.
Serj.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Thomas Van Guilder.
19
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Ang. 27.62.
Ferj.
3 yrs. 9 mo.
$100
Oremus W. Weaver. ed Ealistment.
20
7
D c. 9, 61.
Berj.
3 yra.
3 yrs.
Merrick G. Wilkins,
15
3 yrs.
$700
Moses O. Williams,
10
14
Ang. 27. 62.
Drin. Maj : 9 mo.
$100
6:
Dec. 21, 62.
Drin Maj.
yrs.
$500
William Wightman,
11
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Dec. 1. 63.
3 yrs.
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25
2 S. S.
Dec. 21, 03.
May 30, 62.
3 yrs.
John C. Thompson,
U. S.
vt. .Jan. 1. 62.
Henry H. Vanghan,
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Sept. 18, 62.
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The following persons who were drafted in August, 1863. paid commutation, $300 each : Oliver G. Baker, Joseph Fisk, Lyman Fisk, Jr., Lemuel Harrington, Simeon E. Harrington, Erastus Kelly. Jeremiah Ragan, Edward J. Reed and Henry G. Thompson. Procured substitute : Oratus Kelly. Entered ser- vice : Isaac Porter.
Henry M. Hall,
1 S. S .!
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Sept. 30, 61.
Dec. 3, 61.
3 yrs.
John Kelly,
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John C. Williams,
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HISTORY OF DANSY.
The following persons, native, and former residents of the town, enlisted in this and other States :
Name of Soldier. Name of soldier's fitiv r.
Residence.
George W. Baker,
Sanford Baker,
Mit. Tabor.
Homer Benson,
Jacob Benson, Dorset.
Wm. II. Belding,
Henry Belding. Rupert.
Lt. Joshua Bromley,
Hiram Bromley, Danby.
Amos Boutell,
Amos Boutell, Danby.
David M. Buffum,
Daniel Buffum,
Danby.
Stephen Buxton,
Benj. O. Buxton,
Danby.
Capt. Arnold Chace,
Ephraim Chace, -
Collins, N. Y.
Serj. Job Corey,
Tinmouth.
Stephen Corey,
Tinmouth.
Capt. Geo. E. Croff,
Abner Croff,
Danby. Danby.
Deforest T. Doty,
Silas Doty,
Tinmonth.
William Edmunds,
Linus Edmunds,
Chittenden.
John N. Frisbie,
James Frisbie,
Tinmouth.
John J. Frost.
Jeptha Frost,
Danby.
Nathaniel Gillett,
Tinmouth.
Julius C. Hart,
Tinmouth.
Orange Hart,
Tinmouth.
Elisha Harrington, Jr.,
Elisha Harrington, 66
Dorset.
Hiram Harrington,
Dorset.
Henry J. Heald,
William Jenks,
John Jenks, James Kelly,
Tinmouth. Weston.
Robert Neal,
Danby. Danby.
John Palmer, L
Jacob Palmer,
Danby.
Josiah Phillips,
Josiah Phillips,
Danby.
Benoni Roberts,
Caleb Roberts,
Dorset.
Joel M. Rogers,
Isaac Rogers,
Tinmouth.
Chas. F. Sheldon,
Dorset. Mt. Tabor,
Charles Stimpson,
David Stimpson.
Homer H. Southwick,
Isaac Southwick, Jr., Middletown.
Isaac A. Sweat,
William Sweat,
Danby,
John C. Thomas,
Clark Thomas,
Mt. Tabor.
Silas A. Thompson, Charles Tufts,
Mt. Holly. Dorset.
Jaazaniah B. Wade,
Isaac Wade,
Danby.
Charles Wade,
Hiram Ware,
Dorset.
Arnold Wait,
Nathaniel Wait,
Dorset.
Ira Wait,
Barlow G. Wescott.
Job Wescott,
Roubin H. Williams.
Joseph Williams,
Willard Woods,
James Woods, 66
Danby.
Stephen Woods,
Danby.
Willard Woods, 22.,
Stephen Woods, Danby.
Edward Dickerman,
Amasa Dickerman.
Merrick Hart, 66
Alonzo Kelly,
Merrit E. Parris,
Walter M. Parris,
Israel Thompson,
Dorset. Dorset. Poultney.
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HISTORY OF DANBY.
FIRST REGIMENT.
This regiment enlisted for three months, was organized at Rut- land and mustered into the service of the United States May 2, 1861, and was mustered out August 6, 1861, It was under the command of JJ. Wolcott Phelps, a graduate of West Point, and history says that it was one of the most remarkable of the many that entered the service. Nearly one-tenth of its members were graduates of New England Colleges. Many were professional men of high standing, and among them was the late lamented Gov. Washburn. Many of the privates were men of high stand- ing,-if we judge from the fact that ten men from one of the companies lay down upon the ground for measurement, and form- ed a line 67 feet and 10 inches in length, the average of each man being a little over six feet nine inches ! The regimeut left Rutland for the seat of war May 9, 1861, and was engaged in the battle of Big Bethel, which occurred soon after, where it no- bly sustained itself. Only three from this town were in the regi- ment : George E. Croff, who was a member of the Rutland Light Guards, Co. K. ; Jared L. Parris and Gustavus Reed, members of the Allen Greys, Co. G., of Brandon.
SECOND REGIMENT.
This regiment was mustered in June 20, 1861, and joined the army of the Potomac. It was in what was distinctively known as the First Vermont Brigade. It commenced its first active cam- paign at Yorktown, Va .. April 6, 1862, and participated in all the engagements before Richmond up to the final defeat of Gen. Mcclellan in July, 1862. It was in all the battles that followed un- der Gens. Pope, Burnside, Hooker, Mead and Grant, up to the taking of Richmond, April 3, 1865. No regiment experienced more hardships or suffered greater losses. This regiment, though enlisted for three years, was in the service over four years, being discharged July 15, 1865. Its first term of service expired June 19, 1861, aud was mustered out at Brattleboro, June 22, with 219 officers and men. Although it was mustered ont as a regi- ment, it continued to be represented in the field by a large num- ber who had re-enlisted, and reernits, who had joined since its original organization. and consequently its organization and im- meric designation were preserved. When mustered out in 1865. it was under the command of Col. Amasa S. Tracy. In conec- tion with other regiments of the Old Vermont Brigade, the sec- ond contributed largely, during its service, to the history of the State, and sacrificed so freely of its best and bravest men, that it is entitled to the grateful remembrance of the people of Vermont. Ever placed in the front, seldom in the reserve. it was engaged in all the hard fought battles of the army of the Potomac, and its
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HISTORY OF DANBY.
members were distinguished for bravery and endurance. alike on the battle field and on the march. The loss of the second regi- ment at the battle of the Wilderness, was greater than any other in the Brigade, being as follows : killed, 45: wounded, 220 ; missing, 32 : total, 297-nearly one-half of its entire force. This miusual proportion of casualties is the best evidence both of the severity of the fight and of the bravery of the men engaged. Col. Stone and Lieut. Col. Tyler were both killed. From the crossing of the Rapidan, May 4, 1864, to the 21st of May, a period of seventeen days, the regiment lost in killed, wounded and missing. 454. From Sept. 30, 1863, to Ang. 31, 1864, the mmaber of men on duty in the regiment was reduced from 730 to 302. These facts will show how well their reputation was earned, and the manner in which the second regiment contributed to the hon- or and history of the State.
There were tour volunteers from this town in the second regiment. viz. : William H. Bond, James W. Bromley, Warren Gifford and Gustavus Reed. Bond enlisted May 7, 1861, at the age of 20, in Co. B., and was mustered in June 20th. He re- enlisted Dee. 21, 1863, and was promoted Sergeaut, which posi- tion he held until Sept. 15, 1864, when he was promoted 1st Lieutenant of Co. A. He served with honor in this capacity until Dec. 24, 1864, when he was promoted Captain of the company. He was mustered out of service July 15, 1865, having been a brave soldier, and a good officer, and his rapid promotions were the result of meritorious conduct. Bromley enlisted May 8. 1861, and was mustered in June 20th : he was killed at Peters- burg, and will be noticed in list of deceased soldiers. Gifford enlisted May 8, 1861. in Co. B., and before his teri expired re- enlisted Dec. 31, 1863. He was promoted Corporal, and from that rose to the position of Sergeant. He was a good soldier, and fearlessly discharged his duty at every post and in every en- gagement, however dangerous. At Sportsylvania C. HI .. Va .. May 12, 1864, while desperately engaged in elose contact with the enemy, Sergeant Gifford took a stand of colors belonging to the second North Carolina regiment, which was planted directly in front of his position. He despatched the color bearer with his bayonet, seized the colors and bore them off in triumph amid the cheers of his comrades. He was mustered out of service July 15, 1865. Reed enlisted March 10, 1862, and was discharged before his term expired.
FOURTH REGIMENT.
This regiment was mustered in Sept. 20, 1861, having enlist- ed for three years, and was in the same Brigade with the second! regiment. It was mustered out of service July 13, 1865, under Col. George P. Foster. But two men from this town served in this regiment, Isaac Porter and Amos i. Boctell. He enlisted for three years in On K Feb. 29, 1861. For further partien-
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HISTORY OF DANBY.
lars of him see obituary notices. Porter, who was drafted in Ju - lv, 1863, entered the service in Co. F. He was transfered to Co. B., Feb. 25. 1865, and from that to the Veteran Reserve Corps, July 20. 1864. and at the expiration of histerm was hon orably discharged.
FIFTH REGIMENT.
This regiment enlisted for three years, was mustered in Sept. 16. 1861, and was also in the Ist Vermont Brigade. It was under the command of Col Lewis A. Grant, from Sept. 16, 1862, until bis promotion as Brigadier General, June 29. 1864. It was mustered ont June 29, 1865, under Col. Roland A, Kenedy. Few regiments were in more sanguinary conflicts, it being in ac- tive service from April 6. 1862, till the fall of Richmond, and in all the battles fought her the Army of the Potomac. four volunteers from this town in this regiment : Aaron H. Ba- ker, Albert A. Baker, Martin V. Williams, and Moses O. Wil- liams. Aaron II. Baker enlisted Aug. 26, 1861, in Co. E., for three years. Ile re-enlisted Dec. 15, 1863, and served until the regiment was discharged. He was severely wounded in the arm at the battle of the Wilderness, May, 5, 1864, but refused to re- tire as long as he could handle a musket. He soon after came home on furlough, remained until his wound was sufficiently healed as to enable hint to do duty, when he rejoined his regi- mient. He was a faithful soldier, and manfully performed his duty. wherever called, being in all the hard fought battles in which the fifth regiment was engaged. Moses O. Williams was a musician in Co. F. He enlisted Dec. 23. 1863, and was dis- charged Jan. 12, 1865. Martin V. Williams was principal mu- sician of the regiment. Ile enlisted Dec. 21, 1863, and remain- ed with the regiment mutil it was mustered out, June 29. 1:05
SIXTH REGIMENT.
This regiment entisted for three years, and was mustered into the service of the United States Oct. 15, 1851. It was muster- ed out of service June 26, 1865. under the command of Col. Sum- ner H. Lincola. In all the movements and glorious achieve- ments of the Vermont Brigade. the sixth regiment bore a conspic- dons and honorable part. The regimeut was consolidated inte six companies Get. 16, 1864. The original members of the reg- iment, who had not re-enlisted, were mustered out of service Out. 28. 1864. The recruits, whose term of service was to expire previous to Oct. 1. 1865, were mastered out June 19. 1.65. There were mine volnatvers from this town in this regiment : Henry J. Baker, Edwin Fuller. George Gardner, William Gard- ner. John E. Hagar, John Kelly. James C. Moore. Charles !!. Tarbell and John Maker. Baker. William Gardner and Kelly were killed. Fuller enlisted in Co. F. Sept. 28, 1861. and way discharged Feb. 19, 1864. George Gardner enlisted Sept. 20.
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HISTORY OF DANBY.
[80}, re-enlisted Dec. 15, 1863 ; was transferred to Co. A .. Oct. 16. 1864, and mustered out JJuly 21, 1825. |Hagar enlisted a, wagoner for three years, in Co F. Sept. 28. 1861, and was hon- orably discharged Oa. 28, 1861. Tarbell enlisted Sept. 20. 1861, re-enlisted Jan. 31, 1864 ; was transferred to C). A. O .:. 16, 1864, and mustered out June 26. 1865. Maker enlisted Sopt 23. 1861, re-enlisted Jan. 1, 1864, and was mastered ou! June 26. 1865.
SEVENTH REGIMENT.
This regiment was mustered in Feb. 12, 1862, for three years. and was assigned to duty in the southern department, in the un- healthy districts of Florida and Louisiana, . where many died of disease. It was mostly un ler the command of Col. William C. Holbrook, but was mustered out under Col. David B. Peek, in the fall of 1965. The names of twenty fon volunteers from this town are reported : Chester Bradley, Elisha Ball, Charles A. Cook, George M. Cook, Everard Crandall, George E. Kelly, John Mylott, Joel T. Nichols, George W. Potter, Thomas Van Guilder. Orsemus Weaver and Harvy S. Woodward, whose names are o: theorigual muster rolls ; and Luman A. Ballou, P. A. Broughton. Morris HI. Cook, Martin Flanagan, Danforth B. Gilmore. Hirani P. Griffith, Charles A. Roberts, George Stalts, Moses E. Wheeler. Beruice M. Buxton, John A. Crandall and Henry Denver, re- cruiis furnished in 1863. These men all returned home, with the exception of George M. Cook, Everard Crandall, George E. Kel- ly. Thomas Van Guilder, Harvey S, Woodward, George Stults. and Bernice M. Buxton. Bradley enlisted Dec. 30. 1861, and occupied the position of Corporal. He re-enlisted Feb. 17. 1861. and served with the regiment until mustered out. Charles A. Cook also re-enlisted. and served out his terme. John Melt re- enlisted Feb. 23. 1864. and remained in service natil the revi- ment was mustered out. Nichols enlisted as Sergeant. Jan. 6. West - 1862. and was promoted 2d Lieutenant Ang. 22. 1865. er enlisted Dec. 9. 1861, re-enlisted Feb. 10. 1361, and occupied the position of Sergeant until June 15, 1861. when he was ready". ed to ranks. Ballon, Broughton. Roberts. Wheeler and Mor - ris Il. Cook, remained with the regimen until mastered out. Gilmore was discharged Oct. 16. 1864 : Griffith. May 24. 1865 ; Potter, Oct. 15, 1865 ; Crandall and Denver July 11, 1865.
NINTH REGIMENT.
This regiment was mustered into the service July 9. 1882. for three years, and was assigned to daty in the unhealthy district. in Virginia and North Carolina, where it suffered greatly tion disease ; at one time (Ou. 1. 18.3.) two-thirds of its man ling on the sick list. It was mustered out fame 13, 1865. under Col. El- ward II. Ripley. There were seven volunteer, from this town in it : Joel C. Baker, Holden D. Baker, George F. Taylor, Deforest T.
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HISTORY OF DANBY.
Doty. Spencer Green, William B. Jenks, and Elbert Sherman. Joel C. Baker enlisted May 27, 1862, in Co. B., and oceu pied the position of Sergeant. He was promoted 2d Lieutenant of Co. K., Dee. 22, 1863, and promoted 1st Lieutenant Dec. 1, 1864. He served with honor and credit in these. positions ; won the highest esteem of his men and associates, and was honorably discharged April 16, 1865. Hollen D. Baker also enlisted in Co. B .. and was promoted corporal July 13, 1864. He was dis- abled by a wound received while in battle, and was discharged May 17, 1865. Taylor enlisted in Co. B., and was discharged on account of sickness, at Philadelphia, Feb. 5, 1863. Doty
culisted in Co. B., Dee. 14,1862, and was transferred to Co. C .. June 13, 1865. He was a faithful soldier. and served until his regiment was discharged. Jeuks enlisted June?3, 1862. and was taken prisoner Feb. 2, 1864. He was mustered out June 13. 1865. Sherman enlisted in Co C., And 95 1861 and was transferred to Co. K., 5th Vt. regiment, Jan. 20, 1805, and was mustered out June 29, 1865. He was sick dur- ing the latter part of his service, and barely lived to come home.
TENTH REGIMENT
This regiment was mastered in, for three years, Sept. 1, 1862. and was in the Army of the Potomac. It had the reputation of being one of the best regiments in the army. The number of battles in which it was engaged as reported by the Adjutant Gen- eral, are thirteen, commencing with Orange Grove in Nov. 1863. and ending with Sailors Creek in 1865. These embrace the bat- tles of Grant's campaign, which ended with the fall of Richmond and the overthrow of the rebellion. It was mustered out under Col. George B. Damon, June 27, 1865. There were six volun . teers from this town in this regiment : George A. Backlin. Job II. Colvin, William Corey, Israel T. Croff, George P. Risden and Daniel Woods, all of whom were original members of the regiment, and with the exception of Bucklin and Croff. returned . home. Colviu enlisted in Co C .. Ang. 11. 1862, and was a brave and faithful soldier. He was sick in the General Hospital Ang. 31, 1864, but recovered and performed duty until mastered out, June 22. 1865. Corey also enlisted in Co. C., and was sick in hospital. Ang. 31, 1864, being for some time unable to per- form duty. He was transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps. May 15, 1865, and was mustered out July 18, 1965. Risdon calisted in Co. Il .. and gained the reputation of a good soldier. He was also transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, and mastered out July 4, 1865. Woods was discharged Dec. 80, 1862.
FOURTEENTH REGIMENT.
This regiment enlisted for nine months, under Col. William T. Nichol-, Ang. 27, 1862, and was mustered in at Brattleboro, Oct. 21. 1×62. During the greater part of its term of service it
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HISTORY OF DANBY.
was stationed near Fairfax Court House, Va., where it frequent - ay came in contact with the guerillas which infested that vicinity. and Mosby's rebel cavalry. When Gen. Lee invaded Pennsylva- aia in the latter part of June, 1863, it was ordered by forced marches to join the Army of the Potomac, and brought up at Gettysburg on the evening of the first day of July, 1863. It marched a distance of one hundred and thirtymiles, through mud and rain, in seven days. The 14th regiment, in connection with the 12th. 13th. 15th and 16th regiments of nine months men, formed the 2d Vermont Brigade, and during this campaign was assigned to the Ist Army Corps. The regiment bore a con- spicuous part in the battle of Gettysburg, and was highly com- plimented, both by Gen. Stannard, Brigade Commander, and by Gen. Doubleday, the commandant of the division. Though ex- posed to the severest fire of the enemy, not a man shirked his duty, but all stood their ground, "as though rooted to the earth." The 2d Vt .. brigade being placed in the front line, in the center position,-the most important in the whole line, for nearly twenty- four hours, it gallantly repelled a vigorous attack, by an over- w helming force of seventeen thousand rebels, and after sustaining a terrific fire from seventy-five to one hundred pieces of artillery. the result of which contributed essentially towards achieving. one of the most glorious and decisive victories of the war. The casualities of the fourteenth regiment were twenty-five killed and seventy-five wounded. The regiment soon after this. July Both. was mustered out at Brattleboro. This town furnished twenty- eight men for this regiment : Elias S. Baker, George S. Baker. John F. Baker, Henry Bromley, Alonzo N. Colvin, John Cook. John A. Crandall, Francis E. Crapo, Daniel V. Croff, Ezra Croff. Benjamin F. Dawson, Caleb P. Fisk, Smith Green, Gardner F. Griffith, Julius C. Griffith, Enos Harringion, jr., David H. Kel- Iv. Isaac W. Kelly, Daniel H. Lane, Lysander B. Lord, Foster J. Parris, William W. Stimpson. Elisha F. Sweat, John C, Thompson, Henry HI. Vanghan. William Wightman. jr., John C; Williams and Martin V. Williams. They all returned home with the exception of George S. Baker, Fisk, Sweat and Vang- han. The rest with the exception of Colvin. served out their term of enlistment, and were mustered out with the regiment. Col vin was Captain of Co. K, but resigned on account of ill health. Feb. 10, 1>63 : and as an officer was greatly beloved by his mens John F. Baker occupied the position of Corporal, and made " good soldier. Elias S. Baker was promoted Corporal. Feb. 1. 1×63. and was considered the best marksman in his Company. Daniel V. Croff served as musician in Co. K. Julius C. Griffith was a member of Co. B. and served in the position of wagoner. Isaac W. Kelly enlisted as Sergeant of Co. B. and was promoted let Sergeant July 8, INC8 ; he was also a good soldier and great- ly beloved by his comrades. Lane served as musician in Co. B. Thompson was captain of Co. B. and was a worthy officer. Wightman served in the position of Quarter Master Sergeant.
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Martin V. Williams, served as Principal Musician of the regi- ment. John C. Williams, enlisted as Corporal of Co. B. but was transfered to Co. K. as Musician, March, 1st 1863.
SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT.
This regiment enlisted for three years, and was mustered into the United States service by companies. It was mustered out of service July, 11, 1865, having been under the command of Col. Francis V. Randall. The only man from this town in this regiment, was Daniel II. Lane. He enlisted as musician in Co. I, Feb. 27, 1864, and was promoted Sergeant, Jan. 1, 1865, and 2d Lieutenant of Co. A., July, 10, 1865, and was mustered out. July, 14, 1865.
FIRST REGIMENT CAVALRY.
This regiment was mustered into service Nov. 19, 1861, and joined the army of the Potomac. Perhaps no regiment in the service endured more hardships or were in more battles than this. It was mustered out of service under Col. William Wells, Ang. 9, 1865. There were seven recruits from this town is this regi- ment. Albert Crandall, Williard Crandall, John- Melatyre, Richard Stone, Alonzo E. Doty, Stephen Buxton and Erwin E. Bromly. all of whom with the exception of Bromly, were origi- nal members, and all with the exception of MeIntvre returned home. Albert Crandall was discharged April 1, 1862, and William Jan. 2d 1864 ; they were brothers. Stone was discharg- ed on account of sickness, June 15, 1862. Doty was a fearless soldier, and was promoted Corporal, March 1. 1864 : he was mustered out Nov. 18, 1864. Buxton also served with honor and credit. . He was taken prisoner in the action of May 14, 1864. and parolled ; he was mustered out Jan. 28, 1865. Bromly en- listed for three years or during the war in Co. E., Dec. 16, 1863, and was maistered out Jan. 29, 1865.
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