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HENRY L. ATWOOD
Was born in Stowe, enlisted as a sharpshooter in Co. H, February 13th, 1865, at the age of thirty-four years, and was mustered the same day as a private, at Burlington. On the way to the army he was transferred to Co. H, Fourth Regiment Vermont Volunteers, and entered into active service at the battles of Petersburg, March 25th and 27th, and April 2d. He was taken sick on the march to Danville soon after, and confined fourteen days at McKim's Mansion Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. He was mustered out of service June 13th, 1865, under an order dated May 4th, 1865, receiving $33 33 gov- ernment bounty, and $500 from the town. Time of service, four months.
VOLNEY C. BABCOCK
Was born in Bridgewater. He was enrolled in Co, E, Thir- teenth Regiment Vermont Volunteers, as a private, September :8th, 1862, at the age of thirty years, and mustered into the United States service October 10th, 1862, at Brattleboro. He did not leave the State, being taken sick with typhoid fever and confined in hospital at Brattleboro five weeks, when he
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received his discharge November 13th, 1862, by reason of disability. He received fifty dollars from the town, and five dollars from individuals. Time of service, two months and five days.
WILLIS H. BARNES
Was born in Stowe. He enlisted in the United States ser- vice November 20th, 1363, at the age of eighteen years, and was mustered in Co. D, December 1st, 1863. He was trans- ferred to Co. C, June 24th, 1865, promoted corporal August 1st, 1865, and mustered out of service August 25th, 1865, after serving twenty-one months and five days, receiving $300 government bounty, and $300 from the town.
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ALFRED J. BARROWS
Was born in Canada West. He enlisted in the United States service September 14th, 1861, at the age of thirty-six years, and was mustered as corporal in Co. I, First Regiment Cavalry, November 19th, 1861. He performed but little military ser- vice in consequence of sickness, and was discharged therefor June 19th, 1862. Time of service, nine months and five days.
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GEORGE W. BATCHELDER
Was born in Plainfield. He was enrolled in Co. E, Thir- teenth Regiment, September 8th, 1862, at the age of twenty- eight years, and was mustered as a private into the United States service October 10th, 1862, at Brattleboro. He was mustered out of service with his regiment July 21st, 1863. He received fifty dollars from the town and five dollars from individuals. Time of service, ten months and thirteen days.
MILLARD F. BATCHELDER
Was born in Marshfield. He enlisted in the United States service August 20th, 1864, at the age of eighteen years, and
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was mustered in Co. D, Fifth Regiment Vermont Volunteer, Fre as a private, at Burlington, August 20th. At the battle (to Cedar Creek, October 19th, for want of muskets, was orderedo back, but took part in the battles at Petersburg the nex spring, and mustered out of service June 19th, 1865, by rea son of Special Order No. 114, Extract 1., A. of P., 1865 He received $33 50 government bounty and $500 from th town. Time of service, nine months and twenty-nine days. e
DENNIS H. BICKNELL
Was born in Underhill. He enlisted in the Second Reg; ment Vermont Volunteers, May 7th, 1861, at the age c twenty-three years, and was mustered as a private in Co. D into the United States service June 20th, 1861, at Burling ton, and chosen corporal in July following. At the firs Bull Run battle, July 21st, 1861, he was detailed at Brigad Headquarters in charge of forage, but took part in the nex five battles of his regiment in the Peninsula campaign. I August, 1862, he was detailed at Harrison's Landing on re cruiting service, and sent to Vermont with headquarter at Middlebury. In January, 1863, went back to his regiment and the 19th of January was transferred to Co. C, Second Bat talion, Seventeenth United States Infantry, orders at that time being in force allowing such transfer. Soon after was sick with rheumatism and disease of the liver at Fort Preble, Maine brought on by exposure in the field. and by reason thereof wane discharged June 8th, 1863. He enlisted again July 6th, 1863 9 in the Veteran Reserve Corps, and was assigned to Co. ELE Thirteenth Regiment, and soon after chosen corporal, and ingt May, 1864, promoted to sergeant major of the regiment, whiche position he held till the regiment was broken up, and he disd charged at the expiration of his term of service, July, 18661 receiving recommendations from the officers under whom heing t 0 Via
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Eved in the corps. He has never received any bounty from e town or government. Time of service, five years, one month d one day.
GEORGE C. BICKNELL
Was born in Underhill. He enlisted in the Seventh Regi- nt Vermont Volunteers, December 13th, 1861, at the age eighteen years, and was mustered as corporal in Co. E, bruary 12th, 1862, into the United States service at Rut- d. He was one of the few who were willing to continue the service to see the rebellion put down, and availed him- f of the offer made by the government to those who would enlist after serving two years, receiving, besides the $100 unty on his first enlistment, an additional one of $400. His ond enlistment dates February 15th, 1864. He reports ut he was in all the battles of his regiment, and though most the time in the Gulf Department, was sick in hospital only o weeks at Carrolton, Louisiana, with swamp fever, and out the same length of time in regimental hospital at Pensa- a, Fla., with chronic diarrhoea. He also says he received no und, and was mustered out of service with the regiment, March th, 1866. Time of service four years, three months and one y .
OLIVER BICKFORD
Was born in Corinth, and never a resident of this town. cember 4th, 1863, at the age of forty years, he enlisted in e United States service, was mustered as a private in Co. Eleventh Vermont Volunteers, December 12th, 1863, giv- g this town the credit of his name, receiving therefor from e town the sum of $300. In July, 1864, he was sun struck, d died from its effect July 31st, 1864, at Judiciary Square hospital, and buried in the National Cemetery at Arlington, Irginia,
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ALVAH H. BIGELOW
Was born in Stowe. He was called into the service o: United States under the draft of July, 1863, at the a: twenty years, and assigned to Co. E, Third Vermont Regir He was promoted corporal, and reports himself in all the tles of his regiment after December, 1863, till discharge order of the war department July 11th, 1865. He rece $100 government bounty. Time of service one year, ela months and twenty-four days.
CHARLES W. BOARDMAN
Was born in Morristown. Enlisted in the Fifth Verid Regiment August 14th, 1861, at the age of thirty-five y and was mustered into the United States service as corpora to Co. D, September 16th, 1861, at St. Albans. He reënli December 15th, 1863, and was credited to the town of Mo town. He was wounded slightly in the head at Spottsylva and in the hand at Cedar Creek. He was promoted sergi October 17th, 1864, and mustered out of service June 2 o 1864, after a service of three years, ten and one-half montes
J. J. BOYNTON
Was born in Stowe. He signed the contract for enlisti among the nine months men, called for from this town, Aus 15th, 1862, and was chosen captain September 8th, 1862 the organization of Co. E, at the age of twenty-nine yen October 10th, 1862, he was mustered into the United Stb service at Brattleboro, and left the State the next day. Ju ing the winter and spring following, while discharging histe ties as captain, he was also called by his colonel to perf frequent responsible services aside from his regular du May 5th, 1863, he received the appointment of major, wl position he held till mustered out of service with his regim
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21st, 1863, after a service of ten months and thirteen
SAMUEL C. BOYNTON
as born in Stowe. He left his aged parents at the call of untry, July 5th, 1861, at the age of twenty-four years, nlisted in the Third Vermont Regiment, then at St. Johns- and was mustered as a private in Co. E, July 16th, 1861. his regiment left the State he remained behind sick with es, but recovering he joined his company the next month, erformed his part as a faithful soldier, till at the battle edericksburg, December 13th, 1862, while lying upon the d as a reserve, he raised himself to change his position, he received a ball in one side, and was carried from the o the camp, where his wounds were dressed. But it was ent that his work on earth was nearly done. After dic- ¿ to one of his comrades messages of condolence to his widowed mother, and setting his affairs in order, and ing excruciating sufferings four days, the Master called ound him ready and waiting. His remains rest among s of our fallen, away from his kindred on southern soil.
RICHARDSON E. BRACKETT
is born in Sterling, now Stowe. He enlisted in the United service, August 9th, 1862, at the age of twenty years, as mustered as a private in Co. D, Eleventh Vermont hent, September 1st, 1862, at Brattleboro. In December he was taken sick with camp fever ; also had the mumps neasles. After about three months he had partially re- ed, but one week after was attacked with diphtheria and id pneumonia. Such a multiplicity of diseases in so a time, proved too much for his constitution, and April 63, he too yielded to the call of Him who said : " Come gher.". His remains were brought home by his friends
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and laid to rest in the family burying-place in Sterling ce etery.
ANDREW H. BUTTS
Was born in Stowe. He enlisted in the United States se vice August 18th, 1864, at the age of eighteen years, and w mustered as a private the same day, at Burlington, in Co. Fifth Vermont Volunteers, and joined his regiment ne Charlestown, but was not with the regiment in any battle. ] was taken sick with diarrhea sometime in the fall of 180 and sent to McClellan Hospital, Philadelphia, remaining abo two weeks, and from there to Brattleboro, where, Novemb 27th, 1864, he was transferred to Co. G, Second Regiment R. Corps, and soon after sent to St. Albans, remaining on du in that vicinity till the next spring, when he was ordered Texas, and proceeded as far as Indianapolis, when affairs Texas having changed, after the surrender of Kirby Smith, t services of the regiment were not required, and he was the mustered out of service, July 3d, 1865, under General Ord No. 116. He received $66 66, government bounty, and $50 from the town. Time of service, ten and one-half months.
CHARLES R. BUTTS
Was born in Stowe, He was enrolled in Co. E, Thirteent Vermont Volunteers, September 8th, 1862, at the age 1 twenty-one years, and mustered as a private in the Unite States service, October 10th at Brattleboro. At the battle Gettysburg, he was hit by a grape shot in the leg, but no disabled. He was discharged with his regiment July 21s 1863. He again enlisted in the first regiment frontier cava W ry, January 4th, 1865, and was mustered as a private Januari 10th, 1865 ; promoted corporal April 30th, and dischargelw June 27th, 1865, at Burlington, under General Order No. 116mb
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cene received $58 33 government bounty, $350 from the town, d $5 from individuals. Whole time of service, sixteen onths and six days.
LEMUEL P. BUTTS
Was born in Stowe. He was enrolled in Co. E, Thirteenth ermont Volunteers, September 27th, 1862, at the age of ghteen years, and mustered as a private in the United ates service, October 10th, at Brattleboro, was taken sick th typhoid fever about the first of May, 1863, and sent to t. Pleasant Hospital, Washington, and was unable to be on ty again, till discharged with his regiment, July 21st, 1863. again enlisted for one year, August 19th, 1864, and was ustered the same day, at Burlington, in Co. D, Fifth Ver- nt Volunteers. During part of this service he was detailed company cook, not taking part in any battle, and was dis- arged July 1st, 1865, under Special Order No. 154, Extract 4., A. of P., 1865. He received $81 66 government bounty, 50 from the town, and $5 from individuals. Time of ser- e, twenty months and twenty-five days.
HENRY J. CAMPBELL
Was born in Morristown. He enlisted in the United States vice, August 19th, 1864, at the age of eighteen years, and s mustered as a private in Co. D, Fifth Vermont Volunteers, same day, at Burlington, and was mustered out of service ty 13th, 1865. He received from the town $500. Time of vice, eight months and twenty-four days.
GEORGE H. CAVE
Was born in England. He enlisted in the United States muz vice, November 20th, 1863, at the age of twenty-five years , argel was mustered in Co. D, Eleventh Vermont Volunteers, De- 11 aber Ist, 1863, receiving from the town the sum of $300 ;
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was taken sick in the summer of 1864, and sent to the hospital at Burlington, where he obtained a furlough and did not return, deserting the country of his adoption, and the government he had sworn to defend.
ORSON L. CARR
Was born in Underhill. He was enrolled in Co. E, Thir- teenth Vermont Volunteers, September 8th, 1862, at the age 1 of twenty years, and mustered as a private in the United States service, October 10th, 1862, at Brattleboro. In March, 1863, he was sick with measles ; recovered and took part in the battle of Gettysburg, but just at the close of the battle he was hit in the head with a piece of shell, killing him instantly. He was buried by his company about one hundred rods in the rear of where he fell, near a small orchard, situated about midway between Sugar Loaf and Cemetery Hills. He had re- ceived from the town a bounty of $50, and $5 from individu- als.
FRANKLIN CHAMBERLAIN
Was born in Enosburgh. He enlisted in the Ninth Vermont Volunteers, July 3d, 1862, at the age of forty-four years, and was mustered as a private in Co. H, July 9th, at Brattleboro, and discharged October 20th, 1862, by reason of disability. He enlisted again the 8th of September, 1863, and was mus- tered into the United States service, as a private in Co. C, Seventeenth Regiment Vermont Volunteers, March 2d, 1864, but does not seem to have been able to perform much severe service, and was transferred to V. R. Corps, July 26th, 1864, and discharged May 20th, 1865, from disability. He received $300 bounty from the town, and was in service about two years.
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THEOPHILUS CHAMPEAU
Was born in Canada East. He enlisted in the United States service as a blacksmith, Aug. 12th, 1862, at the age of twenty- seven years, was assigned to Co. H, Ist Vt. Cavalry, and mus- tered Sept. 26th, 1862. He was detailed from his company July 3d, 1863, and sent to Frederick City, working at his trade ; remained there three months, and was then ordered to the Cavalry Department at Camp Stoneman, Washington, in the same service, till Dec. 23d, 1864, when he returned to his regiment, and was mustered out of service June 21st, 1865. He reports that he was not sick a day. He received $100 gov- ernment bounty, and $5 from individuals. Time of service, two years, ten months and nine days.
ALEXANDER L. CHAMPEAU
Was born in Canada ; enlisted in the 3d Vt. Regiment, June 1st, 1861, at the age of twenty-one years, living at the time in Morristown, and credited there. He was mustered in Co. E, July 16th, 1861, at St. Johnsbury, and followed the fortunes of that regiment, till in the retreat from Richmond, under Gen. McClellan, he became exhausted, was taken sick and sent to Philadelphia, where, not recovering, he was discharged Sept. 25th, 1862. Having removed to this town, he enlisted to its credit, Dec. 3d, 1863, and was mustered in Co. E, 11th Vt. Reg- iment, Dec. 12th, 1863, performing duty with that regiment till Aug. 21st, 1864, at Charlestown, he was severely wounded in the leg, which resulted in amputation. After becoming able to be removed, he was transferred to Montpelier, where he was lischarged July 26th, 1865, having served in all twenty- three months and eighteen days. He received $300 govern- ment bounty, $300 town bounty, and a pension of $8 per month, commencing with date of discharge, and since increased to $15 per month. :
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AMOS C. CHASE
Was born in Unity, N. H. He was enrolled in Co. H, 13th Regiment Vt. Volunteers, Sept. 8th, 1862, at the age of forty-three years, and mustered into the United States service, Oct. 10th, at Brattleboro. Living in Waterbury at the time of his enlistment, he gave this town the credit of his name, and received therefor the sum of fifty-five dollars. He was on duty with his company during their time of service, taking part in the battle of Gettysburg, and was mustered out with the regiment, July 21st, 1863, after a service of ten months and thirteen days. He enlisted again September 14th, 1863, for the town of Waterbury, and was mustered in the United States service, as a private, in Co. C, 17th Vt. Volun- teers, March 2d, 1864. He fought in the Wilderness and at Spottsylvania, where, May 12th, he received a wound with a minnie ball, striking one shoulder-blade, glancing to and pass- ing out by the other. While disabled, he was at Fredericks- burg, Mt. Pleasant Hospital, Washington, Chester, Pa., and Montpelier. Recovering from this wound, he returned to his regiment, Aug. 20th, 1864. Near Petersburg, Sept. 30th, he was again hit by a ball in the left arm, below the shoulder, cutting the arm nearly off, making amputation necessary, which was done the same night. He was treated at City Point, Lincoln Hospital, Washington, and Montpelier, where he was discharged June 12th, 1865, receiving a pension of $8 per month from that date, till June 6th, 1866, since which he has received $15 dollars per month.
CASSIUS M. CHASE
Was born in Burlington. He enlisted in the 7th Regiment Vt. Volunteers, Dec. 28th, 1861, at the age of forty-two years, and was mustered, as a private, in Co. E, Feb. 12th, 1862, at Rutland. He died of disease, Nov. 21st, 1862, and was buried at Pensacola, Fla.
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WILLIAM J. CHENEY
Was born in Stowe. He enlisted in the 11th Vt. Regiment Aug. 7th, 1862, at the age of twenty-four years, was mus- tered, as a private, in Co. D, Sept. 1st, 1862, and soon detailed as cook for the sick at regimental hospital, and afterwards as nurse, remaining in that capacity two years and two months. A quotation from his diary, which he kindly permitted me to use, will give a better idea of his hospital duties than I can give any other way :
" Jan. 1st, 1864. Had to be up nearly all night ; laid out two men who have just died. Am now head nurse in hospital, and have been for two months; have fifty in hospital now. My business is to deliver the medicine and see they are all cared for.
" April 30. Laid out a man who has just died. Copied prescriptions, made out morning report, and weekly report ; also the necessary articles for monthly report. Average num- ber sick in hospital during month, 43 ; average in quarters, 122 ; admitted into hospital, 61; number taken sick, 272."
I also find under date of June 30th, at Ream's Station, be- low Petersburg :
" A negro regiment passed here to-day, and when they came to the well where we get water, one of them fell out to get some, and was ordered back by his captain. He said he was very thirsty, and started for the water, when the captain drew his pistol and shot him dead on the spot."
In the winter of 1865, Cheney joined the regimental band, and remained with them till mustered out of service with his regiment, June 24th, 1865. He received $100 government bounty. Time of service, two years, ten months and seventeen days.
GEORGE A. CHENEY
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tered July 17th, at Burlington, and assigned to Co. B, 4th Vt. Regiment. He was detailed with his company, Dec. 3d, 1863, to corps headquarters, as provost guard, remaining in that service till mustered out, July 13th, 1865. He was pro- moted corporal April 22d, 1865. He received $100 govern- ment bounty. Time of service, twenty-three months and twenty-six days.
EDWIN R. CHENEY
Was born in Stowe. He enlisted in the United States ser- vice, Feb. 29th, 1864, at the age of nineteen years, and was mustered the same day at Burlington, as a private, in Co. B, 4th Vt. Regiment, and soon joined his company, then on duty as provost guard at the sixth corps headquarters, remaining in that duty till mustered out of service July 13th, 1865. He received $300 government bounty and $300 from the town. Time of service, sixteen months and fourteen days.
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JOSEPH CHURCHILL
Was born in Bridgewater. He enlisted in the United States service, Dec. 10th, 1861, under Lieut. Bostwick, at the age of fifty years, and was mustered, as a private, in Co. H, 12th Regiment United States Infantry, about the 25th of December. In the summer of 1862, he was in the Peninsula campaign, and near the close of the series of battles, the last days of June, was taken sick with kidney complaint, and left off duty, but remained in camp about one month, and was then sent to Philadelphia, remaining in hospital till discharged Dec. 19th, 1862, by reason of inability to perform military duty on account of age. July 7th, 1863, he enlisted again in the V. R. Corps, and was assigned to Co. 24, 2d Battalion, but did not leave the State, and was discharged at Brattleboro, Oct. 1st, 1863, under an order of the Provost Marshal General. He received no bounty, and was not credited to the town.
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LYMAN CHURCHILL
Was born in Stowe. He enlisted in the United States service, Sept. 7th, 1861, at the age of twenty years, and was mustered and assigned to the 2d Regiment Vt. Volunteers, Co. D, Sept. 20th, 1861, and soon after was detailed as waiter for Dr. Car- penter, continuing as waiter for him and other officers, except being employed to drive mules in the summer and fall of 1862, till in the spring of 1864, he joined his regiment and engaged in active service in the field. He was mustered out of service Sept. 20th, 1864, having served three years, and received $100 government bounty.
CARLOS S. CLARK
Was born in Hydepark. Nov. 6th, 1861, he lived in Mor- ristown, and enlisted for that town at the age of twenty-three years, and was mustered in the United States service, as a pri- vate, in Co. A, 8th Vt. Volunteers, Feb. 18th, 1862, at Brat- tleboro, serving with his company in all its battles, till Jan. 5th, 1864, he reenlisted in the same company and regiment, still following its fortunes to the battle of Winchester, Sept. 19th, 1864, when he was hit by a piece of shell below the left knee, carrying away a piece of the bone. He was soon after carried to a building used as a tobacco factory, where he lay upon the floor till the next day, when his wound was dressed. After remaining in hospitals in that vicinity a few weeks, he was transferred to Montpelier, where he was discharged May 31st, 1865, his wound still unhealed. He gave this town the credit of his name on his last enlistment, but received no town bounty. He received $500 government bounty, having served four and one-half years and twenty-five days.
EDWARD W. CLOUGH
Was born in Bradford, N. H. He was enrolled in Co. E,
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13th Vt. Volunteers, Sept. 8th, 1862, at the age of thirty-six years, and mustered, as a private, in the United States service, Oct. 10th, at Brattleboro. In Feb., 1863, he was detailed to service in the ambulance train, remaining on that duty till mustered out of service July 21st, 1863, with his regiment. He received $50 from this town, and $15 from individuals. Time of service, ten months and thirteen days.
GEORGE W. COLBY
Was born in Waterbury. He enlisted in the 2d Vt. Regi- ment, May 7th, 1861, at the age of nineteen years, and was mustered in the United States service, as a private, in Co. D, June 20th, 1861, at Burlington, being among the first to enter the service from this town. Dec. 21st, 1863, he reenlisted, but gave his name to the credit of Waterbury. He reports that he was in all the battles of his regiment till during the battle of the Wilderness, May, 1864, he was wounded with a gun shot in the left arm, disabled, and sent to Philadelphia, and from there to Montpelier, from which place he was discharged, Feb. 5th, 1865, in consequence of his wound. He received a pension of $4 per month the first year, and an addition of $2 per month the next year. Time of service, four years, eight months and twenty-eight days.
AUGUSTUS H. COLLINS
Was born in Boston. He enlisted in the United States ser- vice, Sept. 14th, 1861, at the age of eighteen years, and was mustered, as a private, in Co. G, 2d Vt. Regiment, Sept. 25th, 1861. He reenlisted Jan. 31st, 1864, but not credited to this town on the last enlistment. About the first of March, while home on a furlough, was taken sick with scarlet fever, and died April 9th, 1864. He was buried in the burying-ground at the West Branch.
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