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William Henry Bruce - 16th Maine American Civil War

stelnich2008 — 2012-11-20 20:13:49Z

I'm searching for information of my grandfather, especially his parents names, originally his kinfolks came from Scotland to Nova Scotia, but William ended up in Maine, Portland. He was born in 1837. Would appreciate any info. thanks. I have ruled out W H Bruce married to Lucy Hersom, that gentleman died in 1880, Somerville, Maine.

John Finnegan, 11th Maine Infantry

leslielacount — 2012-09-17 22:54:05Z

Have uncovered civil war marker in a Minneapolis cemetery for Sgt John Finnegan, Co. I, 11th Maine Infantry. Would like to find out birth date if possible, which would help in finding death date in Minnesota.

Thanks for any help

Actual Burial place of Hiram H. Roberts

MaggieB78 — 2012-09-07 01:56:44Z

I am seeking the burial place of Hiram H. Roberts, private in Co. H, 28th Maine Regiment. His brother Lewis also a private in the same company, attended to him until his death in Bellefontaine, Ohio on 20 Aug 1863. There is no mention whether Hiram was buried in Ohio or brought back to Maine. If anyone comes across information concerning this or can give me a good search location, please contact me. Thank You.

John Laubach obituary, d. 9/12/1909

cmovahed1 — 2012-04-11 03:14:49Z

From the Pittsburgh Press, Sept. 13, 1909 (Pittsburgh, PA):

John Laubach, aged 72 years, died yesterday at his home, No. 1631 Tustin Street. He was born in Germany, and five months after coming to this country in July, 1864, enlisted in a regiment of volunteers in Maine and served in the United States Army until some months after the Civil War closed. He was a member of G.A.R. Post No. 157. His wife [Mary F.], three sons and a daughter survive.

Erastus Doble 8th Maine Co. B

TPearlstein — 2011-12-22 19:05:54Z

Looking for information about his imprisonment at Camp Lawton, Millen, GA. Have an affidavit from him confirming the death of Lyman L. Stuart and am seeking information about how he was requested to provide affidavit. I've seen his Maine Bugle writings. Anything else about him appreciated.

Re: FRANCIS "FRANK" B BROWN CO.H MAINE 19TH INFANTRY

mhachey11 — 2011-05-23 12:52:53Z

thank you for the help. very thankful. mary hachey

Re: 20th Maine Vol. Co. C

smudgenstuff — 2011-05-22 00:52:23Z

Benjamin F. Chase - Co.C 20th Maine Vol. Infantry, applied for, and received a civil war pension (as per his civil war pension card). His widow also applied for, and received a pension.

You can order his pension records from the NARA. The complete packet, for $75, will include all records, up to 100 pages. The cheaper small packet would include only about 8 pgs. at most and you'd possibly be missing out on much important information.

Go to:

www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/pre-ww-1-...

Download and print out Form NATF 85.

Good luck.

Re: FRANCIS "FRANK" B BROWN CO.H MAINE 19TH INFANTRY

42ness — 2011-05-21 13:48:06Z

Check http://www.albionme.com and click on "Albion Genealogy". If the answer isn't there, I'd contact Cindy Spaulding (compiler of the site) directly because she may have more information. There should be a link right on the web site. Cindy is a member of the Taconnett Falls genealogy chapter and has some good local sources.

Re: FRANCIS "FRANK" B BROWN CO.H MAINE 19TH INFANTRY

smudgenstuff — 2011-05-21 01:40:58Z

Frank Brown of Co. H Maine 19th Vol.Infantry, applied for, and received a civil war pension (according to his civil war pension card). You probably could get a lot of information from his pension records (though probably not his burial place).

You can order his pension records from the NARA. The complete packet costs $75, and I suggest you order that. It would contain all records in his pension file, up to 100 pages. The cheaper small packet would only contain 6-8 pgs. at most, and you could miss out on some important information.

To order go to:

www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/pre-ww-1-...

You can then download and print out Form NATF 85.

- In '04 I ordered the records of my gggrandfather Pvt. John LEWIS, of the 133rd NY Vol Infantry. I received a ton of information, the proverbial "Mother Lode" (not everyone is so lucky). It included his death record from the army reg. hospital in La. in 1863, his marriage record, his 3 daughters' birth dates and baptismal information and much much more. I was able to get important information about the family that I wouldn't have gotten anywhere else.

Again, not everyone's so lucky, but it's usually well worth the try. I ordered the records of the ancestor of 2 of my friends, and they also received tons of information and were thrilled. According to the pension card there was no application for a pension from Frank's widow, so either she died first, or never applied (I'm assuming he was married and a direct ancestor of yours; maybe I'm wrong).

Good luck, whatever you decide to do.

Re: The Clark brothers, Sangerville, Maine

paclark155 — 2011-05-15 18:41:15Z

I am a decendant of Franklin (Frank) Atherton Clark and we have been looking to finding what we can. One thing that might interest you is that there were 4 Clark brothers from Sangerville in the Civil War. Charles Amory Clark was in the 6th Maine Infantry, and received the Medal of Honor for his service.

The link where we found that was actually about the sale of a "camp box, belonging to 1st Lt. Franklin "Frank" Atherton Clark, Company E, 1st Maine Heavy Artillery." It was sold to someone - the site records the value of things. But it also includes the information about Charles A., and other information. The link is: http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/identified-officers-ca...

As to documents, we also found a link with some very badly scanned information from a book publihed in 1890. Most of the errors in it are from bad character recognition in the scan, and isn't too hard to clean up. The link for it is: http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/lake-city-publishing-c...

I don't know the focus of your interest, but if you have additional information about the Clark family, we'd be interested.

Thanks very much.

FRANCIS "FRANK" B BROWN CO.H MAINE 19TH INFANTRY

mhachey11 — 2011-05-06 16:35:19Z

INLISTED 15 AUG 1863 LIVED IN ALBION,ME.PRIVATE .CO.H MAINE 19TH INFANTRY 15 AUG 1863.MUSTERED OUT 15 DEC 1864.TRANFERRED 15 DEC 1864.MUSTERED OUT 12 JUNE 1865.WOUNDED YES. BIRTH 1830 CANADA. DEATH 4 APRIL 1874.NEED HELP! HOW DO I FIND MORE INFO ON THIS.HOW DID HE DIE,WHERE,AND WHERE IS HE BURIED. MARY

Re: Liberty ME - Davis brothers Charles, Harrison, WIlliam

njlad1 — 2011-04-23 01:57:49Z

there are far more then two Charles in the family line and other branches too ;) technically his father was Charles too. The family is all in Liberty- not Freedom.

The family bible states he died in 1863 Nov 14 in New Orleans.

I did look at the Charles I listing because Ancestry seems to show the same info for Charles E from Liberty. I went on footnote and looked at the physical pages and it shows he resigned due to health issues in Beaufort SC. But those seem clear to be Charles I...although the last one shows Feb of 1863 as a date so he could have headed to New Orleans since his brother was there.

I would love to see any info you have on William...he died in New Orleans from his wounds received at Port Hudson, LA.- 28 June 1863. infor given to me is he has a marker at Chalmette Natl Cem and record shows buried in Hunt Cem in Liberty, Waldo, ME.

I am hoping someone will do a lookup at that cem to see if Charles is there and any info on his grave...

Thanks
Laurie
njlad1 at gmail dot com

Re: Liberty ME - Davis brothers Charles, Harrison, WIlliam

42ness — 2011-04-23 01:28:55Z

Perhaps there is a mix-up. There WERE two men named "Charles Davis" and both served in the Union army.

Charles E. Davis (enlisted from Freedom) served in Company A of the Maine 20th Infantry; he was discharged (as disabled) on 26 Jan 1863. According to his enlistment information, he was 18 years old--which would make his DOB circa 1844, He probably is the Charles E. Davis (born c. 1845) who appears in Freedom in the household of Daniel Davis.

Charles I. Davis (enlisted from Liberty) served in Co. H of the Maine 8th Infantry; US Colored Troops 33rd Infantry, Co. F of the 39th Illinois Infantry and--finally--the Veteran Reserve Corps. According to his enlistment information, he was 23 years old on 7 Sep 1861 which would make his DOB circa 1838. He probably is the Charles Davis (born c. 1836) who appears in Liberty in the household of Elbrige Davis. He applied for an invalid pension in 1889 (filing from Maine); his widow applied for a Widow's pension in 1920. He was in Liberty at the time of the 1890 Vets Schedule and appears in census records there until 1920.

Neither man is likely to have been in New Orleans in the course of duty based on the location of their regiments although it is possible for the younger man (the one from Freedom) to have gone there after his discharge.

Incidentally, there were TWO William Davises from Freedom, as well--but it is likely that they are the same man. William Davis enlisted in 1861 in Co. F of the Maine 4th Infantry and was discharged less than a month later with consumption. William C. Davis enlisted in October of 1862 in Company B of the Maine 26th Infantry. He was hospitalized in New Orleans in April of 1863.

Re: Liberty ME - Davis brothers Charles, Harrison, WIlliam

njlad1 — 2011-04-22 12:44:57Z

recently given info (THANK YOU)that William C Davis of the 26th Maine Co B died in the morning of 28th June 1863 of wounds received at the battle of Port Hudson, LA. A Marker in Chalmette Nat'l Cemetery, Chalmette, Louisiana.

Charles Elbridge (or just Elbridge) apparently died 14 Nov 1863 "at 6 o'clock in the evening" also in New Orleans. If this is true then he would not have been in the 20th Maine... but I sure would like to know if this notation in a family bible is true or not.

Thanks

Re: Liberty ME - Davis brothers Charles, Harrison, WIlliam

njlad1 — 2011-04-21 21:35:59Z

it seems in lots of his various records he is listed as Elbridge (marriage, census and the like) but I cannot find any record of him after the war. The same with his brother William - found their enlistment info but not a thing further. A tree here on ancestry had them both dead in 1863 in New Orleans which I think may only be true for William.

I believe there is another Charles in Freedom...I saw that record in a 1860 census and my Charles in Liberty. I did find his enlistment from Liberty...but that is all I could find. And trust me I spent HOURS looking and reading may online posts> At least I have found the 2 regiments files roll and page numbers on microfilm from the nation archives. I just though someone else may have easy access.....I am a Yankee through and through but living in South Florida. Thanks...

Re: Liberty ME - Davis brothers Charles, Harrison, WIlliam

42ness — 2011-04-21 14:55:50Z

Laurie- In preparation for an event with a local (Winslow, ME) genealogy group, I've been running up Civil War rosters for towns where we have members. I didn't recognize the name "Charles Elbridge Davis from Liberty--but I found him enlisting from the neighboring town of Freedom. He was discharged as disabled on 26 January 1863 (several months before Gettysburg)--reason not given; it is more likely to have been disease than war casualty. If he was disabled, it is possible that he filed for an invalid pension; if you know that he was alive in 1890, you can check the 1890 schedule. His Civil War name was "Charles E. Davis". In order to "flesh out" the brothers, why not check for a local historical society--or even the local library. The Davis family of central Maine is significant so why not check for publications, on-line bulletin boards, etc.?

Liberty ME - Davis brothers Charles, Harrison, WIlliam

njlad1 — 2011-04-20 17:11:48Z

today I discovered that my GG Grandfather (survived) had two other brothers who also fought in the war. (Charles) Elbridge Davis (b1836)20th ME Inf- Co A and William C Davis(b1843) 26th ME Co B. I believe William was a casualty ( or at least injured) in Louisiana - and I cannot find much on (Charles) Elbridge - perhaps a casualty of Gettysburg? I have searched for hours and hours now here on ancestry....

Any help or info would be appreciated...
:) Laurie Davis

2DME Infantry, Dowd

Jim_McGurn — 2011-01-06 23:06:31Z

I am searching for relatives of Civil War, Infantry, soldier, Francis Dowd, 2DME (second maine volunteer infantry, I, private). Mustered out of Bangor, May 1864. Buried Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bangor, Maine, Penobscot, USA. At or near, Lot 488-489, Sec. 1.

Lookup help

laffelyw — 2010-11-17 13:43:33Z

Looking for service of Henry(Henri) Ragot. Brunswick,Maine
1860's- 1870's
thanks

A Distant War Comes Home

DC1946 — 2010-09-17 19:08:05Z

A book written by Don Beattie who lives in Winthrop.
He is a history buff also.

His email is:
nacelod@aol.com

He is very helpful.

I do have a copy of that book.
It's about the Civil War and pertaining to Maine.

my email is:
eldriverd@aol.com
Doreen

Re: Maine Officers Killed at Fussell's Mill Va. Aug. 16, 1864

bedfordh_1 — 2009-09-09 20:00:21Z

Hello Bryce,

Just came across your inquiry concerning the death of Francis W Sabine. He is my great, great uncle. We have a copy of a letter he wrote requesting to be sent to the front as he didn't feel he was doing enough by staying in Portland on recruiting duty. His request was granted and he was sent off to Virginia. He was shot in the head by a confederate sharpshooter and died at Fort Monroe. Hope this is helpful for you.

Janet I Hayes
Gunsight Antiques

Re: James FOX in Iowa - Maine

bbffrrpp — 2009-01-16 11:27:09Z

Hello. I'd just like to offer an FYI.

The 1820 census has 19 FOX people (Heads) in Maine, in 5 different counties. The only James FOX that year is in York Co., ME.

In 1860 there are almost 80 FOX people in Maine, in many different counties.

Oh, here is a hint. In 1860 there is a James FOX, 14, in Whitefield, ME (Lincoln Co.). He seems to be living with a farming couple, WELCH, who had a daughter, Augusta, 16.

There is also a Catherine FOX, 18, living with a family in another town in Lincoln Co.

Most of the FOX people in 1860 are in Oxford Co., Hancock Co., and Cumberland Co. About the same in 1870, with more in Kennebec Co.

Hope this helps.

Betty (near Lowell, MA)

P.S. In both Rev. War and Civil War there were boys, 14, who fought. (My ancestor's brother in NH in 1770's was reportedly 14.)

James Fox Iowa - Maine

rrrwright — 2009-01-15 19:23:20Z

The 14th Iowa Infantry, Company G, lists this man in their roster:

Fox, James. Age 17. Residence Toledo, (Tama County, Iowa) nativity Maine. Enlisted October 9, 1861, as Drummer. Mustered November 2, 1861. Missing in action April 6, 1862, Shiloh Tennessee. Mustered out November 16, 1864, Davenport, Iowa.

James Fox was 5 foot 2 with dark hair, eyes and complexion. He may have been younger than 17 when he enlisted as one of his companions described him as hardly bigger than the average 12 year old boy.

James Fox fought at the siege of Fort Donelson and later was one of the brave defenders of the Hornets' Nest of Shiloh, where he was taken prisoner with his regiment after holding the rebel offensive off for several hours. They were finally surrounded and forced to surrender when their ammunition had all but run out, but the delay bought general grant the time needed to reinforce and reorganize his army and win the following day. Fox was taken to a POW camp in Georgia. Despite his small stature he survived both battles and the prison camp.

After he was exchanged he worked as a harness maker and saddler at the post quartmaster's department. He remained with the regiment until mustered out in November 1864.

No records of this soldier have been found before or after the War. His roster record says he was born in Maine. One of his companions kept a diary that mentions him a few times, giving interesting details of his service and his time as a POW. The diary has been reprinted this past month by the Traer, Iowa museum (www.traermuseum.com).

Does anyone recognize this soldier? If so, please contact cwtraer at hotmail.com

Re: 12th Regiment ME Infantry, Hart's Island

dsegelquist — 2008-05-28 14:48:07Z

I looked through my records and found noting on him sorry.
But now that we have a name to work with maybe some else can help you?

Re: 12th Regiment ME Infantry, Hart's Island

jshepard153 — 2008-05-28 02:46:03Z

The name was Shepard, Hiram. He was released in July 1866.

Re: 12th Regiment ME Infantry, Hart's Island

dsegelquist — 2008-05-27 15:32:29Z

Yes it’ possible and it won’t have to been criminal either I just did some research on privates and found a hole company was put in a prison camp for disorderly conduct, of course they won’t held with the normal prisoners but they were under lock and key non the less, so yes it’s possible.

If we had a name maybe some one out there can help you?

Dennis Segelquist
Civilian & Military Surname Searcher
http://www.civilwarthosesurnames.blogspot.com

12th Regiment ME Infantry, Hart's Island

jshepard153 — 2008-05-24 20:57:41Z

I have a copy of a service record for someone who was in the 12th Regiment, Company H. It indicates he was confined to Hart's Island. He was released, and given an Honorable Discharge and pension.

This confuses me. Were Union soldiers confined there as well? Nothing in my leads me to believe this is the case. If he (and apparently 20 others of the same regiment) did something of a criminal nature that would have them confined by their own side, why would they be released with an Honorable Discharge?

Anyone have any info that can help me? Anyone know of a roster of prosoners held at Hart's Island?

Re: History-forms.com

gem5955 — 2008-04-24 12:53:45Z

Ann,
Here you go!

http://www.history-forums.com/

Ellen

Re: History-forms.com

Ann_Keegan33 — 2008-04-24 12:42:53Z

I deleted the website address, can someone please give it to me again Thank you

Re: History-forms.com

gem5955 — 2008-04-24 11:55:43Z

I just tried and was able to get on the site. Maybe too many people were trying at the same time.

Ellen

History-forms.com

Ann_Keegan33 — 2008-04-23 16:05:12Z

Can not register to get on History-form http://www.history-forums.com Says Image verification does not match Explain what this is Thank you

Re: Letters from Soldiers online

bboudreauc5232 — 2008-02-15 18:46:02Z

I may be on the wrong track but here goes. Has anyone heard of Damian Carter married to Mary Hatt, lived in Brownville Junction Maine. Damian was born in 1910. His father's name was Edward Carter born in Maine also, his mothers name was Agnes. If this sounds familiar to anyone please contact me.
beatrice_c_2001@yahoo.com
Thank you.

The Clark brothers, Sangerville, Maine

RonCoddington1 — 2007-09-21 11:18:44Z

Searching for letters, journals, and other personal and public documents referencing the life and military service of the three Clark brothers from Sangerville, Maine:

James Clark: Initially a first lieutenant in Company E of the Eighteenth Maine Infantry, he later became adjutant of the First Maine Heavy Artillery, and died of wounds on July 24, 1864.

Frank Clark: Initially a private in Company E of the First Maine Heavy Artillery, he rose to become a first lieutenant and mustered out of the army in 1866.

Whiting S. Clark: Initially captain of Company E of the Eighteenth Maine Infantry, he later became major of the First Maine Heavy Artillery, and left the regiment with a disability discharge in late 1865. He died in Des Moines, Iowa, on April 26, 1891.

Any and all help appreciated.

Photos of Company C 24th maine infantry

donnagerry1 — 2007-07-05 20:17:35Z

Can anyone tell me where I can find photos of Company C, 24th Maine infantry? Did all regiments have a photo taken? My gr gr grandfather John Hyer was in this regiment and I would really like to find some sort of photo of him.

Thanks!

Maine veterans in CA veteran's home, 1884-1887

storknurse — 2006-12-04 12:09:47Z

Source: Report of the President and Other Officers of the Veteran's Home Association of California; for the years 1884, 1885, and 1886; Sacramento: P. L. Shoaff, Supt. State Printing; 1887

This home was in Yountville, Napa Co. CA

BALCH, Horatio G., 43; Residence when entered service: Maine; Date of enlistment: Apr 29 1861; Regiment: 6th Regiment Maine Volunteers and "Stmr Vanderbilt"; Date of discharge: Feb 15 1864

COLLINS, Michael, 60; Residence when entered service: Bangor, ME; Date of enlistment: Sept 21 1861; Regiment: 9th Maine Volunteers; Date of discharge: June 21 1862

ROBINSON, Gena H., 61; Residence when entered service: Augusta, ME; Date of enlistment: Sept 19 1861; Regiment: 9th Maine Volunteers; Date of discharge: Aug 16 1864

(This publication and many others for Civil War era records in CA are available from the Pomona Valley Genealogical Society at http://home.earthlink.net/~hazefam/PVGS.html )

I am not related and have no further information on these men.

Re: soldiers out of Maine

storknurse — 2006-12-04 12:09:47Z

As you will see from my post earlier on this board, many soldiers did not return to their state of origin. Many spent time convalescing at veteran's homes. Others stayed where they were mustered out. One of mine was a farmer and lumberman and after the war he was too ill to work so they lived near his wife's parents. Sometimes there were no jobs to return to so they set out with other soldiers to find new places to farm. Lots of things to think about.

Regards,
Sharyn

Re: 28th Regiment Maine Infantry look-up, please

2006-10-03 19:48:08Z

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: 28th Regiment Maine Infantry look-up, please

2006-10-03 16:50:42Z

NPS-CWS&SS shows:

Curtis Davis
Regiment Name 28th Maine Infantry
Side Union
Company C
Soldier's Rank_In 1 Lt.
Soldier's Rank_Out 1 Lt.
Film Number M543 roll 5

28th Regiment, Maine Infantry (9 months, 1862-63)
Organized at Augusta and mustered in for nine months' service October 18, 1862. Left State for Washington, D. C., October 26. Stopped at New York and duty at Fort Schuyler till November 26, and at East New York till January 17, 1863. Moved to Fortress Monroe, Va., January 17-22, thence to New Orleans, La., January 22-29. Attached to 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 19th Army Corps, Dept. of the Gulf, to May, 1863. 3rd Brigade. 2nd Division, 19th Corps, Dept. Gulf, to July, 1863 (6 Cos.).

SERVICE.-Duty at Chalmette, La., till February 15, 1863. Moved to Pensacola, Fla., February 15, returning to New Orleans March 22, thence moved to Donaldsonville and duty there and at Plaquemine till May 27. (Six Companies ordered to Port Hudson May 27. Siege of Port Hudson May 30-July 8. Assault on Port Hudson June 14. Ordered to Donaldsonville July 4, and duty there till July 12.) Four Companies remained on duty at Donaldsonville May 27 to July 12. Action at Donaldsonville June 28 (4 Cos.). Moved to Baton Rouge July 12, thence to Cairo, Ill., August 6, and home. Mustered out August 31, 1863.

Regiment lost during service 1 Officer and 10 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 3 Officers and 140 Enlisted men by disease. Total 154.

also shows:

Davis, Albert C. Co F Pvt. Pvt.

Davis, Eben Adams Co C Pvt. Pvt.

Davis, Ebenezer Co C Pvt. Pvt.

Davis, James B. Co K Pvt. Pvt.

Davis, John F. Co K Pvt. Pvt.

Davis, Stephen F. Co K Pvt. Pvt.

Davis, William J. Co C Wagoner Wagoner

Davis, Willis G. Co H Pvt. Pvt.

28th Regiment Maine Infantry look-up, please

barefoot60 — 2006-09-24 00:25:34Z

I am trying to find info on Curtis Davis who was in the 28th Regiment. If someone could do a look-up, I'd be forever grateful!! Thanks!

Re: 20th Maine Vol. Co. C

2006-09-19 17:03:34Z

Re: CROCKETT, Albert - 2nd Reg. MVI

Jocelyn_Harrold — 2006-08-06 01:16:34Z

Thank you so much. I am struggling with this group.

20th Maine Vol. Co. C

jamesallen167 — 2006-07-31 23:55:04Z

I'm trying to find out any information about Benjamin F. Chase Cpl of the 20th Maine Co.C Volunteer Infantry.

Re: CROCKETT, Albert - 2nd Reg. MVI

pseudandry — 2006-07-31 01:25:59Z

WOW! Where did you find this info.?! I'm looking for David G. Chatman, b. 8/8/1838, d. 4/11/1869 from Co. A 24th Maine VI.

Re: soldiers out of Maine

2006-05-26 13:11:39Z

Hi Sharon. As I read this, I thought of my gr-gr-grandfather, Joseph KIDDER, in Princeton, ME. He was reportedly seriously injured while fighting in -- Florida ! And, he eventually returned to Princeton !

I'm told he eventually became the "sexton" of a church in Princeton, and was nicknamed, "Joe, the sexton."

He didn't marry his cousin, Clarissa "Clara" WILKINS, until after he returned, so their 6 children were born in the 1870's and 1880's. And, I'm wondering if they were a very poor family ! I don't imagine a church sexton was paid very much money ! And, Clarissa died young !

My gr-grandfather, "Sanford," left home at Age 15 when his mother died, and became a logger on the coast ! So, our guess is that the oldest daughter, Julia, became the substitute mother for her younger siblings !

... But, reading what you said reminded me of a question ! What if "Joe" KIDDER had not survived his fighting at "Fort Fernandina" in FL ? Would he have been buried - right there ?

(And, I guess I would not be sitting here typing this - if he didn't !)

Betty (near Lowell, MA)

P.S. If, in the 1860's, someone was given a choice of remaining in FL after the War, or returning to a very small town in very northern Maine, I would imagine some would have chosen Florida !

Re: soldiers out of Maine

2006-05-25 17:48:58Z

Hello again,

Thank you very much for this information. It could be the
answer as to where the family split up to after their upbringing
in Maine.

Do you...or do you know where I might find further information
on these people you detailed for me? Such as their ages
when they entered the service or more importantly to me,
their places of birth and the town they were living in when
they joined up?

Re: soldiers out of Maine

2006-05-25 10:13:20Z

Re: soldiers out of Maine

2006-05-24 19:37:01Z

Johnny,
Thank you for taking the time to respond to my posting.
I will keep your information on file while I try and confirm if he
is one of my relatives. As yet, still unknown.

I did manage to find only the listing (no details such as you
provided) for a James McLennan, who signed up with the
9th regiment, Vermont Infantry. Do you happen to have any detailed information for him?

I also found a George McLennan, who served in the 2nd
regiment, New York Infantry, if you again have any details
on him as well.
The reason I am looking at these two men, is that I don't think
any of grandfather's brothers had middle names, as the
family did not believe in the necessity of having them.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Re: soldiers out of Maine

2006-05-24 17:33:59Z

George W. McLennan
Regiment Name 6th Massachusetts Infantry
Side Union
Company C
Soldier's Rank_In Prv.
Soldier's Rank_Out Prv.
Alternate Name George W./McLeunan
Film Number M544 roll 27

6th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (9 months, 1862-63)
Organized at Camp Wilson, Lowell, and mustered in August 31, 1862. Moved to Washington, D. C., September 9-12; thence moved to Suffolk, Va., September 14-15. Attached to Foster's Provisional Brigade, Division at Suffolk, 7th Army Corps, Dept. of Virginia, to April, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 7th Army Corps, Dept. of Virginia, to June, 1863.

SERVICE.-Duty at Suffolk till May, 1863. Expedition to Western Branch Church October 3-4, 1862. Expedition to Blackwater October 24-26 and November 17-19. Skirmish at Lawrence's Plantation November 17. Expedition to Beaver Dam Church December 1-3. Action on the Blackwater near Franklin December 2. Expedition to Zuni December 11-13. Action at Zuni December 11. Action at Deserted House January 30, 1863. Siege of Suffolk April 12-May 4. Siege of Suffolk raised May 4. Operations on Seaboard & Roanoke Railroad May 12-26. Holland House May 15-16. Moved to Boston May 26-29, and there mustered out June 3, 1863.

Regiment lost during service 2 Officers and 11 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 18 Enlisted, men by disease. Total 31.

Welcome!

kinhunter2 — 2006-05-18 15:35:57Z

I want to welcome all of you to the Maine Civil War Queries board. Please feel free to post a query that pertains to any of your ancestors from Maine that were involved in the Civil War.

soldiers out of Maine

2006-04-27 19:18:52Z

Am trying to find out if any of my McLennans served in the
Maine infantry.
James McLennan
or his sons
George, James, David
or perhaps the elder's father-
Donald McLennan