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Tinmouth.
Danby.
Deforest T. Doty,
Silas Doty.
Tinmouth.
William Edmunds,
Linus Edmunds,
Chittenden.
John N. Frisbie,
James Frisbie,
Tinmouth.
John J. Frost,
Jeptha Frost,
Danby .:
Nathaniel Gillett,
Tinmouth.
Julius C. Hart,
Merrick Hart,
Tinmouth,
Orange Hart,
Tinmouth.
Elisha Harrington, Jr., Elisha Harrington, Dorset.
Hiram Harrington,
Henry J. He id,
William Jenks,
John Jenks,
Tinmouth.
Alonzo Kelly,
James Kelly,
Weston.
Robert Neal,
Danby.
Merrit E. Parris,
Walter M. Parris, Danby.
John Palmer,
Jacob Palmer,
Danby.
Josiah Phillips,
Josiah Phillips,
Danby.
Benoni Roberta,
Caleb Roberts,
Dorset.
Joel M. Rogers,
Isaac Rogers,
Tinmouth.
Chas. F. Sheldon, Charles Stimpson,
David Stimpson,
Mt. Tabor.
Homer H. Southwick, Isaac Soutwick, Jr., Middletown
Isaac A. Sweat,
William Sweat,
Danby.
John C. Thomas.
Clark Thomas,
Mt. Tabor.
Silas A. Thompson,
Israel Thompson,
Mt. Holly.
Charles Tufts,
Dorset.
Jaazaniah B. Wade,
Isaac Wade,
Danby.
Charles Wade,
Hiram Wade,
Dorset.
Arnold Wait,
Nathaniel Wait,
Dorset.
Ira Wait,
Dorset.
Barlow G. Wescott,
Job Wescott,
Dor-et.
Reubin H. Williams,
Joseph Williams,
Poultney ..
Willard Woods,
James Woods,
Danby.
Stephen Woods,
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Willard Woods, 2d.,
Stephen Woods,
Danby.
FIRST REGIMENT.
Only three from this town were in this reg- iment: 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.
There were four 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 reenlisted Dec. 21, 1863, and was promoted sergeant, which position he held until Sept. 15, 1861, 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 ser- vice July 15, 1865, having been a brave sol-
dier, and a good officer, and his rapid promo- tions were the result of meritorious conduct. Bromley enlisted May 8, 1861, and was mus- tered in June 20th ; he was killed at Peters- burgh, and will be noticed in the list of deceas- ed soldiers. Gifford enlisted May 8, 1861. in Co. B, and before his term expired re-enlisted Dec. 31, 1863-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 engagement, however dangerous. At Spotsylvania C. H., Va., May 12, 1864, while desperately engaged in close contact with the enemy, Serg't Gifford took a stand of colors belonging to the 2d N. Carolina regiment, which was planted directly in front of his position. He dispatched 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 ser- vice July 15, 1865. Reed enlisted March 10, 1862, and was discharged before his term ex- pired.
FOURTH REGIMENT.
But two men from this town served in this regiment : Isaac Porter and Amos L. Boutell. Porter, who was drafted in July, 1863, entered the service in Co. F : was transferred to Co. B, Feb. 25, 1865, and from that to the veteran re- serve corps, July 20, 1865, and at the expira- tion of his term was honorably discharged. [For Boutell, see obituaries. ]
FIFTH REGIMENT.
There were four volunteers from this town in this regiment: Aaron H. Baker, Albert A. Ba- ker, Martin V. Williams and Moses O. Williams. Aaron H. Baker enlisted Aug. 26, 1861, in Co. E, for 3 years: 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 retire as long as he could handle a musket. He soon after came home on furlough, remained until his wound was sufficiently healed to en- able him to do duty, when he rejoined his reg- iment. He was a faithful soldier, and manfully performed his duty, wherever called, being in all the hard fought battles in which the 5th reg- iment was engaged. Moses O. Williams was a musician in Co. F-enlisted Dec. 23, 1863, and was discharged Jan. 12, 1865. Martin V. Wil- liams was principal musician of the regiment. He enlisted Dec. 21, 1863, and remained with the regiment until it was mustered out, June 29, 1865.
Tinmouth.
Capt. Geo. E. Croff, Edward Dikcerman,
Abner Croff,
Amasa Dickerman, Danby.
Dorset.
Dorset.
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SIXTH REGIMENT.
There were 9 volunteers from this town in this regiment : Henry J. Baker, Edwin Fuller, George Gardner, William Gardner, John E. Hagar, John Kelly, James C. Moore, Charles H. Tarbell and Jolin Maker. Baker, William Gardner and Kelly were killed. Fuller enlist- ed in Co. F, Sept. 28, 1861, and was discharg- ed February 19, 1864. George Gardner en- listed Sept. 30, 1861; re-enlisted Dec. 15, '63 ; was transferred to Co. A, Oct. 16, '64, and mus- tered out July 21, '65. Hagar enlisted as wag- oner for three years, in Co. F, Sept. 28, '61, and was honorably discharged Oct. 23, '64. Tar- bell enlisted Sept. 30, '61 ; re-enlisted Jan. 31, '64 ; was transferred to Co. A, Oct. 16, '64, and mustered out June 26, '65. Maker enlist- ed Sept. 28, '61; re-enlisted Jan. 1, '64, and was mustered out June 26, '65.
SEVENTH REGIMENT.
The names of 24 volunteers from this town are reported : Chester Bradley, Elisha Bull, Charles A. Cook, George M. Cook, Everard Crandall, George E. Kelly, John Mylott, Joel T. Nichols, George W. Porter, Thomas Van Guilder, Orsemus Weaver and Harvy S. Wood- ward. whose names are on the original muster- rolls; and Luman A. Ballou, P. A. Brough- ton, Morris H. Cook, Martin Flanagan, Dan- forth B. Gilmore, Hiram P. Griffith, Charles A. Roberts, George Stults, Moses E. Wheeler, Bernice M. Buxton, John A. Crandall and - Henry Denver, recruits furnished in 1863 .- These men all returned home, with the execp. tion of George M. Cook, Everard Crandall. Geo. E. Kelly, Thomas Van Guilder, Harvey S. Woodward, George Stults and Bernice M. Bux- ton. Bradley enlisted Dec. 30, 1861, and occu- pied the position of corporal-re-enlisted Feb. 17, '61, and served with the regiment until mustered ont. Charles A. Cook also re-enlist- ed and served out his term. Jobn Mylott re- enlisted Feb. 23, '64. and remained in service until the regiment was mustered out. Nichols enlisted as sergeant, Jan. 6, 1862. and was pro- moted 2d lientenant, Ang. 22. '65. Weaver enlisted Dec. 9. '61 : re-enlisted Feb. 19, '64, and occupied the position of sergeant until June 15, '64, when he was reduced to ranks. Ballou, Broughton, Roberts. Wheeler and Morris H. Cook remained with the regiment until mustered out. Gilmore was discharg- ed Oct. 16, '64; Griffith, May 24, '65; Por- ter, Oct. 15, 1865 ; Crandall and Denver, July 14, 1865.
NINTH REGIMENT.
There were seven volunteers from this town in it: Joel C. Baker, Holden D. Baker, George F. Taylor, Deforest T. Doty, Spencer Green, William B. Jenks and Elbert Sherman. Joel C. Baker enlisted May 27, 1862, in Co. B, and occupied the position of sergeant-was promot- ed 2d lieutenant of Co. K, Dec. 22, '63, and promoted Ist lieutenant Dec. 1, '64. He serv- ed with honor and credit in these positions- won the highest esteem of his men and associ- ates, and was honorably discharged April 16, '65. Holden D Baker also enlisted in Co. B, and was promoted corporal July 13\ '64-was disabled by a wound received while in battle, and was discharged May 17, '65. Taylor en- listed in Co. B, and was discharged on account of sickness, at Philadelphia, Feb. 5, '63. Doty enlisted in Co. B, Dec. 14, '62, and was trans- ferred to Co. C, June 13, '65. He was a faith- ful soldier, and served until his regiment was discharged. Jenks enlisted June 23, '62, and was taken prisoner Feb. 2, '64-was mustered out June 13, '65. Sherman enlisted in Co. C, Aug. 25, '64, and was transferred to Co. K, 5th Vt. regiment, Jan. 20, '65, and was mustered out June 29, '65. He was sick during the lat- ter part of his service, and barely lived to come home.
TENTH REGIMENT.
There were six volunteers from this town in this regiment : George A. Bucklin, Job HI. Col- vin, William Corey, Israel T. Croff, George P. Risdon and Daniel Woods, all of whom were original members of the regiment, and with the exception of Bucklin and Croff, returned home. Colvin enlisted in Co. C, Aug. 11. 1862, and was a brave and faithful soldier-was sick in the general hospital Aug. 31, '64, but recover- ed and performed duty until mustered out June 22, '65. Corey also enlisted in Co. C, and was sick in hospital Ang. 31, '64, being for some time unable to perform duty. He was trans- ferred to veteran reserve corps May 15, '65, and was mustered out July 18, '65. Risdon en- listed in Co. II, and gained the reputation of a good soldier. He was also transferred to the veteran reserve corps, and mustered out July 4, '65. Woods was discharged Dec. 30, 62.
FOURTEENTH REGIMENT.
This town furnished 28 men for this regi- ment : Elias S. Baker, George S. Baker, John F. Baker, Henry Bromley, Alonzo N. Colvin, Jolin Cook, John A. Crandall, Francis E. Cra- po, Daniel V. Croff, Ezra Croff, Benjamin F.
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Dawson, Caleb P. Fisk, Smith Green, Gardner F. Griffith, Julius C. Griffith, Enos Harrington, jr., David II. Kelly. Isaac W. Kelly, Daniel HI. Lane, Lysander. B. Lord, Foster J. Parris, William W. Stimpson, Elisha F. Sweat, John C. Thompson, Henry H. Vaughan, William Wightman, jr., John C. Williams and Martin V. Williams. They all returned home with excep- tion of George S. Baker, Fisk, Sweat and Vaughan. The rest, with the exception of Col- vin, served out their term of enlistment, and were mustered out with the regiment. Colvin was captain of Co. K., but resigned on account of ill health, Feb. 10, 1863; and as an officer was greatly beloved by his men. John F. Ba- ker occupied the position of corporal, and made a good soldier. Elias S. Baker was promoted corporal, Feb. 4, '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 en- listed as sergeant of Co. B, and was promoted 1st sergeant July 3, 1863 ; he was also a good soldier, and greatly 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. Martin V. Williams served as principal musician of the regiment. John C. Williams enlisted as corporal of Co. B, but was transferred to Co. K, as musician, March Ist, 1863.
SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT.
The only man from this town in this regi. ment was Danial H. Lane. He enlisted as musician in Co. I, Feb. 27, 1864, and was pro- moted sergeant Jan. 1, '65, and 2d lieutenant of Co. A, July 10, '65, and was mustered out July 14, '65.
FIRST REGIMENT CAVALRY.
There were 7 recruits from this town in this regiment : Albert Crandall, Willard Crandall, John McIntyre, Richard Stone, Alonzo E. Do- ty, Stephen Buxton and Erwin E. Bromley, all of whom, with the exception of Bromley, were original members, and all, with the exception of McIntyre, returned home. Albert Crandall was discharged April 1, 1862, and William Jan. 2, '64 : they were brothers. Stone was dis- charged on account of sickness, June 15, '62. Doty was a fearless soldier, and was promoted corporal March 1, '64, and mustered out Nov. 18, '64. Buxton also served with honor and credit. He was taken prisoner in the action of
May 14, '64, and paroled ; and mustered out Jan. 28, '65. Bromley enlisted for 3 years or during the war, in Co. E, Dec. 16, '63, and was mustered out Jan. 26, '65.
FIRST REGIMENT U. S. SHARP SHOOTERS.
This regiment was mustered in 1861, for 3 years, and was with the army of the Potomac. Henry M. Hall, who enlisted in Co. F, was the only man from this town in it. He served as surgeon of the regiment during the service.
SECOND REGIMENT U. S. SHARP SHOOTERS.
This regiment was also mustered in 1861, and was with the army of the Potomac. There were 10 recruits from this town : Wm. Cook, Gary H. Emerson, Orange G. Emerson, Jared L. Parris, John J. Parris. Alonzo White, Hiram R. Edger- ton, Sewal T. Howard, Abner W. Tarbell and James M. Tarbell. All of them, we believe, returned home. Cook was discharged Feb. 6. 1863, and afterwards re-enlisted in the 7th reg- iment. Gary and Orange Emerson re-enlisted Dec. 21, 1863,. Orange was promoted corpo- ral March 12, '64. and sergeant Nov. 1, '64. They were both transferred to Co. H, 4th Vt. Vols. Feb. 25, '65. Gary was promoted corpor- al of Co. H, June 24, '65, and both were mus- tered out July 13, '65. Jared L. Parris re-en- listed Jan. 23, '64, and was severely wounded Aug. 31, '64, and taken to general hospital. He was transferred to Co. HI, 4th regiment Feb. 25, '65 ; promoted corporal June 24, and discharg- ed July 13, '65. John J. Parris was transfer- red to veteran reserve corps, and mustered out of service Nov. 9, '64. White was transferred to the invalid corps, and afterwards honorably discharged. Edgerton enlisted Dec. 16, '63, in Co. E, and was sick in general hospital Aug. 31, '64. He was transferred to Co. G, 4th Vt. regiment, Feb. 25, '65. Howard was also transferred to Co. G. 4th Reg't, and from there to the veteran reserve corps Nov. 20, 64. Ab- ner W. Tarbell was mustered out June 3 '65. James M. Tarbell re-enlisted Dec. 31, 1863; promoted sergeant, and discharged Dec. 31, 1864.
We have now spoken of all who enlisted to the credit of the town, besides having giv- en the names of 44 others who were natives and former residents of the town, who also gave their aid in the great struggle. Seventy- six of the one hundred and three who volun- teered returned-the most of them after a long period of arduous service, and now a larger por. tion of that number are in our midst, and among our active and useful citizens. It af.
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fords us great pleasure to record the fact, that so far as our information extends, not one of our native citizens has deserted, or been dis- honorably discharged.
DECEASED SOLDIERS.
Ont of one hundred and three men which Danby furnished for the war, nearly thirty laid down their lives to preserve to us our nation- ality.
ALBERT A. BAKER, son of Brayton Baker. enlisted for 3 years, in Co. E, 5th Vt. Reg't, Aug. 26, 1861. He died from wounds receiv- ed in the seven days' fight before Richmond, July 2, 1862, aged 22 years, and was buried on the field.
HENRY J. BAKER enlisted for 3 years in Co. F, 6th Vt. Reg't, Aug. 27, 1862. He was kill- ed at the battle of Gettysburgh, July 3, 1863, aged 20-was buried on the field ; but his re- mains were disenterred in October following, and brought home for interment. He was a good soldier-highly esteemed by his comrades, and the pride and hope of his patriotic parents.
JAMES W. BROMLEY, son of Miner Bromley, enlisted for 3 years in Co. B, 2d Vt. Reg't, May 8, 1861, being the first one who went from this town for 3 years. Before the expiration of his term of service he re-enlisted Dec. 21, 1863, and was promoted sergeant. After his re-enlistment in '65, he was granted a furlough home to see his friends. He rejoined his regi- ment at Brandy Station just when the army of the Potomac under Gen. Grant commeneed its last grand march towards Richmond. He was killed at Petersburg, Va., April 20, '65, when the last battle, which was to crush the rebel- lion, was being fought. He was in over thirty pitched battles, being one of the original mem- bers of the regiment-shared in all the dangers, trials, sufferings and hardships of the regiment -always ou duty, and having been several times wounded. Brave and daring, he was ev- er ready to share with his comrades the dangers to which they were often exposed, being always prompt in the discharge of duty. His health was good through his entire term of service, and he never failed of being able to perform his duty as a soldier, and never dodged the post of danger, or flinched in the face of the enemy. No soldier in the Vermont brigade possessed a better reputation ; his conduct in every en- gagement with the enemy being highly com- mended by officers and men. His coolness and courage was shown in the first engagement with the enemy at Yorktown, April 6, 1862,
and throughout the disastrous campaign of Gen. McClellan-at Williamsburg, May 5; at Chickahominy, from May 20 to May 26; at Hanover C. H., May 27; . Fair Oaks, June 1; Golden's Farm, June 30; Savage Station, June 27; White Oak Swamp, June 28; Charles City, June 30, and Malvern Hill, July 1. Af- ter the retreat of MeClellan he was with his regiment under Gen. Pope, in the engagement with the enemy at the second Bull Run, where he also exhibited gallaut conduct. Following the fortunes of his regiment, he was next in the battle at Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, under Gen. Burnside ; and again at Fredericksburgh, May 3, 1863, and at Franklin's crossing, June 5, under Gen. Hooker. In the bloody engage- ment at Gettyshurg, Pa., July 2 and 3 ; at Fairfield. July 5 ; Rappahannock Station, Nov. 7, and at Mine Run, Nov. 24, under Gen. Mead, he was particularly distinguished for the fear- less discharge of duty. From the opening of the campaign in 1864, under Gen. Grant, he was in the terrible battles of the Wilderness, May 5 and 6; at Spottsylvania, May 8, 10 and 12; at Anderson's House, May 20; at Cold Harbor, June 1 to 13; at Petersburg, June 16 to July 10; at Fort Stevens July 12 ; at Win- chester, Sept. 15; at Fisher's Hill, Sept. 22, and at Cedar Creek, Oct. 19. His re-enlist- ment in Dec., 1863, arose from his unbounded patriotism and determination to see the rebel- lion put to an end. His promotion to sergeant was the result of gallant conduct, and he nobly sustained his reputation in the closing battles around Richmond, and until his death. After having escaped death in all its forms, and on the day previous to the fall of Richmond, the last strong hold of rebellion, and an achieve- ment for which our armies had fought for near- ly five years, and which his own valor had helped to achieve, he fell in the front of battle, fighting for the country he loved.
ยท LIEUT. JOSHUA BROMLEY, son of Hiram Brom- ley, enlisted for 3 years in the fifth N. H. Reg't, being among the first to respond. He was kill- ed at the battle of Cold Harbor, Va., in June, 1864. He was a native of this town, and al- ways lived here more or less, until within a few years previous to the war. He was a man of intelligence, and a brave officer, possessing the highest esteem of his men.
AMOS L. BOUTELL enlisted from Walling- ford for 3 years, in Co. F, 4th Vt. Reg't. Feb. 29, 1864. He was taken prisoner at the bat- tle of Petersburg, June 23, '64, and died in Andersonville, Ga., Oct. 1, 1864.
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GEORGE A. BUCKLIN, son of Albert Bucklin, enlisted for 3 years in Co. H. 10th Reg't, Ang. 8, '62. He died April 14, '65, of the wound received at Petersburgh, April 8, 1865, aged 24. After receiving the wound he was taken to the hospital near Washington, where he died and was buried in the cemetery at Arling-
ton. His father, upon receiving intelligence that his son was wounded, started for Wash- ington to see him, but arrived there only to hear the sad news that he was dead and buri- ed. His remains were exhumed Oct. 10, 1865, and brought home for interment. It is due to his memory to say that he was a good soldier. His letters to the dear ones at home were al- ways couched in the most patriotic terms. He felt it bis duty to serve his country, and wher- ever the old flag of the 10th Vt. went, and in every battle, there George was found. He was promoted corporal Sept. 19, '64. In all the battles of the 10th, commencing with Orange Grove in November, 1863, up to his heing wounded at Petersburg, being some ten or twelve in number besides numereus skirmishes, he bore his part honorably. S. E. Perham, late captain of Co. H. 10th Reg't Vt. Vols., says :
"I had other men in my company from Dan- by, one only of whom I will mention-George A. Bucklin. He received a wound in the morning of the 2d of April, 1865, in the last grand charge on Petersburg, Va., which caused his death. It is no more than justice for me to say in behalf of him who cannot speak for himself. that he was one of the best men in my company-ever faithful, patriotic and brave. He stood higli in the estimation of his comrades, who deeply mourned their loss at his death .- He was a man of few words ; therefore I never learned what friends he left at home ; but they too had the hearty sympathy of both officers and meu of his company."
ELISHA BULL enlisted for 3 years in Co. D, 7th Vt. Reg't, Dec. 12, 1861. After serving out his term he re-enlisted Feb. 10, '64, and was promoted corporal. He died at New Or- leans, April 26, 1865, aged 35, leaving a wid- ow and several children to mourn his loss. His comrades give him the credit of being a good soldier, and of faithfully performing his duty.
BERNICE M. BUXTON, son of Benjamin Bux- ton, enlisted for 3 years or during the war, in Co. D, 7th Vt. Reg't, Aug. 27, 1864. He died of disease March 26, 1865.
GEORGE M. COOK, son of Justus Cook, en- listed for 3 years in Co. D, 7th Vt. Reg't-serv- ed out his term, and re-enlisted Feb. 16, 1864, and died at New Orleans.
JOB COREY enlisted from Tinmouth in Co. H,
Ist Vt. cavalry, Sept. 16, 1861, as sergeant, and was one of the most daring soldiers in the ar- my, and highly esteemed. He was killed while gallantly leading his company in a charge against Mosby's rebel cavalry, near Greenwich, Va., May 30, 1863.
MAJ. GEORGE E. CROFF, son of Abner Croff, enlisted for 3 months in Co. K, 1st Vt. Reg't. After the expiration of his term of service, he again enlisted Feb. 12, 1862, in Co. D. 7th Vt. Reg't, as lieutenant, until March 1, 1863, when he was promoted captain. He finally rose to the position of major, which rank he held for several months previous to his discharge. He remained with the regiment until it was dis- charged, and returned home as strong and reso- lute as when he entered the service. He came home, after his long service, with a glorious record, and an untarnished career, to be again an active, useful citizen. His health, however, in the course of a year or so began to fail him, and he fell a victim to consumption, in the spring of 1867, aged 28. He was a good sol- dier and a brave officer. His deserving mother receives a pension.
EZRA CROFF, son of Abner Croff, enlisted for 9 months in Co. B, 14th Vt. Reg't, Aug. 27, 1862. He served his term out, and on return- ing home was attacked with the typhoid fever, and died soon after. His wife died of consump- tion while he was in the service. He left 3 orphan children, who receive a pension.
ISRAEL T. CROFF, son of Samuel Croff, en- listed for 3 years in Co. H, 10th Vt. Reg't, Aug. 8, 1862, and died of disease Jan. 6, 1863, aged 23. He was not of a very robust cousti- tution, and when he entered the service but few supposed he could endure the fatigue and sufferings incident to a soldier's life. But his patriotic spirit prompted him to lend assistance to his imperiled country ; and he is said to have performed his duty faithfully, as long as he was able. His remains were brought home for interment.
EVERARD CRANDALL. son of Russell Crandall, enlisted for 3 years in Co. D, 7th Reg't, Jan. 30, 1862, and went South with his regiment; and although strong and healthy, he survived but a few months, falling a victim to the unhealthi- ness of the climate. He died July 30, 1862, aged 39.
CALEB P. FISK, son of Oliver Fisk, enlisted Aug. 27, 1862, in Co. B, 14th Vt. Reg't, for 9 months. Hle died of disease at Wolf Run Shoals, Va., June 20, 1863, being the only one of the nine months men from this town, who
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died by disease. His remains were brought home for interment.
WILLIAM GARDNER enlisted for 3 years in Co. F, 6th Reg't, Oct. 3, 1861. Before his term expired he re enlisted Dec. 15, 1863, and was killed at the battle of Petersburg, June 21, '64, aged 24.
SPENCER GREEN enlisted for 3 years in Co. B, 9th Reg't, Dec. 1863, and died of disease Dec. 27, '64, aged 43; being the first one in the ninth regiment from this town who died. His remains were brought home for interment.
GEORGE E. KELLY enlisted for 3 years in Co. B. 7th Reg't, Dec. 3, 1861, and died March 11, 1862. He was a man of good ability and in- telligence. He left a wife and two children.
JOHN KELLY, son of Nelson Kelly, enlisted for 3 years as corporal in Co. F, 6th Reg't, Oct. 3. 1861. At the end of his term of service he re-enlisted Jan. 1. 1864. and was promoted ser- geant-was killed at Cedar Creek, Va., Oct. 19, 1864, aged 24. Ile was one of the first who enlisted into the sixth regiment-being first among those who entered the service in the darkest hour of the nation, and when strong arms and brave hearts were needed. He was in all the hard-fought battles in which his reg- iment was engaged at Yorktown, Williamsburg, Chickahominy, Fair Oaks, Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, 2d Bull Run, Fred- ericksburg, Antietam, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Petersburgh, Winchester, Fisher's Hill-and last at Cedar Creek, besides numer- ons smaller engagements and skirmishes. In all these terrible engagements he never flinch- ed, although several times wounded, and com- rades fell thick and fast around him. Both officers and comrades give him the name of be- ing a good and faithful soldier, and his associ- ates all speak in the highest terms of his brave- ry. He sleeps in an honored grave upon the field at Cedar Creek, but his memory is here.
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