Charles H. Demeritt

Cited in the History of the 44th Massachusetts Infantry in the Civil War. Company D.

Enlisted from Boston, age 19. Last residence East Caanan, Connecticut, around 1900.

Married a woman who befriended him while the Regiment was encamped near Boston. She brought a "standard" to the camp.

The Boston American - Jan 8 1936 Massachusetts Newspapers, 1704-1974 Text: "Boston G. A. R. Yet Dies in New Canaan New Canaan, Conn., Jan. 8 (AP) —Charles H. Demeritt, 92, one of New Canaan's three G. A. R. men ..." Publication: Place Date: Day Month 1936 Page: Page

The Boston Courier - Dec 18 1863 Massachusetts Newspapers, 1704-1974 Text: "...the anniversary ot the battle of Whitehall, N. C. members were present, including two who were wounded in the engagement. The following committee of arrangements was elected for the ensuing year: Charles H Demeritt ... , Charles Adams, Wm. H. Neal, I. Henry Taylor, Benjamin Burchstead, L. W Moody, L Stevenson, of respect to the memory ol' Samuel M. Gilley were adopted. Sanitary was attended yesterday, with a slightly ..." Publication: Place Date: Day Month 1863 Page: Page

The Boston Transcript - July 22 1863 Massachusetts Newspapers, 1704-1974 Text: "...of the Lattie of Whitehall,) and the following of arrangements ivas Charles H. Demeritt, Rodolph C. Waterman, William H. Neul, George F. Bancroft, William Wellington J. Heury Howard. The Conscript Camp at Long ..." Publication: Place Date: Day Month 1863 Page: Page