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Samuel M. Gilley (1840 - 1863)

A member of the 44th Massachusetts Infantry in the US Civil War. Age at enlistment 23. He was from Boston. He was in Company D. Died at Marblehead, Massachusetts on November 14, 1863 of service related...

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Samuel M. Gilley (1840 - 1863)

A member of the 44th Massachusetts Infantry in the US Civil War. Age at enlistment 23. He was from Boston. He was in Company D. Died at Marblehead, Massachusetts on November 14, 1863 of service related...

3/28/2020

De Forrest L Safford, Sr (1840 - 1914)

Grave marker indicates he served in the Civil War in the 44th Massachusetts Infantry unit formed in Boston and sent to the Carolinas for 9 months. He also wrote a book about his experiences: "The Bay S...

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De Forrest L Safford, Sr (1840 - 1914)

Grave marker indicates he served in the Civil War in the 44th Massachusetts Infantry unit formed in Boston and sent to the Carolinas for 9 months. He also wrote a book about his experiences: "The Bay S...

3/19/2020

Sergeant Major William H. Bird served on the Field and Staff of the Massachusetts 44th Regiment in the Civil War.He was a Non-Commissioned Officer enlisting from Roxbury when the unit was formed in 186...

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Sergeant Major William H. Bird served on the Field and Staff of the Massachusetts 44th Regiment in the Civil War.He was a Non-Commissioned Officer enlisting from Roxbury when the unit was formed in 186...

3/18/2020

George L. Babcock (1836 - d.)

George L. Babcock came from Boston. He enlisted in the 44th Massachusetts Civil War unit as a Musician and given the rank of Drum-Major. He was age 25 in 1862 when the unit was formed. He is mentioned ...

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George L. Babcock (1836 - d.)

George L. Babcock came from Boston. He enlisted in the 44th Massachusetts Civil War unit as a Musician and given the rank of Drum-Major. He was age 25 in 1862 when the unit was formed. He is mentioned ...

3/15/2020

Charles H. Demeritt (c.1843 - 1936)

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 h...

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Charles H. Demeritt (c.1843 - 1936)

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 h...

3/15/2020

David K. Hobart (1841 - 1863)

Orderly Sargent in the 44th Massachusetts Regiment, enlisted in Boston, served until his death at Washington, North Carolina by enemy fire. Company G. March 30, 1863. Mentioned in the book: In The Coun...

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David K. Hobart (1841 - 1863)

Orderly Sargent in the 44th Massachusetts Regiment, enlisted in Boston, served until his death at Washington, North Carolina by enemy fire. Company G. March 30, 1863. Mentioned in the book: In The Coun...

3/11/2020

Horace Parnell Tuttle (1837 - 1923)

From Wikipedia, accessed March 11, 2020."With the outbreak of the American Civil War, Horace Tuttle enlisted in the 44th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and served at New Bern, North Carolina. It woul...

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Horace Parnell Tuttle (1837 - 1923)

From Wikipedia, accessed March 11, 2020."With the outbreak of the American Civil War, Horace Tuttle enlisted in the 44th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and served at New Bern, North Carolina. It woul...

3/11/2020

Frank George Webster (1841 - 1930)

A Senior Partner of Kidder Peabody & Co., Boston. Instrumental in the founding of the engineering and banking firm of Stone and Webster with his sons. S and W designed engineered structures and loaned ...

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Frank George Webster (1841 - 1930)

A Senior Partner of Kidder Peabody & Co., Boston. Instrumental in the founding of the engineering and banking firm of Stone and Webster with his sons. S and W designed engineered structures and loaned ...

5/16/2018

Charles Storrow (1841 - 1927)

Enlisted in the 44th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment in the Civil War at Boston. Born in Boston, listed as a Captain in Company F. He was described as a Cotton Buyer at that time. His brother was also...

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Charles Storrow (1841 - 1927)

Enlisted in the 44th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment in the Civil War at Boston. Born in Boston, listed as a Captain in Company F. He was described as a Cotton Buyer at that time. His brother was also...

2/9/2018

Herbert Merriam (1841 - 1926)

Enlisted in the 44th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment in 1862 in Boston, coming from Weston where he was a farmer. Ranked as a Sargent in Company H.Still alive in 1914 for a meeting of the 44th veteran...

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Herbert Merriam (1841 - 1926)

Enlisted in the 44th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment in 1862 in Boston, coming from Weston where he was a farmer. Ranked as a Sargent in Company H.Still alive in 1914 for a meeting of the 44th veteran...

2/9/2018

John Jasper Wyeth (1841 - 1906)

John Jasper Wyeth served in the Company E of the 44th Massachusetts Regiment in the US Civil War. He was a clerk at the time of enlistment in 1862 and he was from Cambridge, Massachusetts and 20 years ...

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John Jasper Wyeth (1841 - 1906)

John Jasper Wyeth served in the Company E of the 44th Massachusetts Regiment in the US Civil War. He was a clerk at the time of enlistment in 1862 and he was from Cambridge, Massachusetts and 20 years ...

2/2/2018

William V. Smith (c.1840 - d.)

Enlisted at age 22 in the 44th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment in the US Civil War. He was made Captain of H Corps. From Boston. Citation: Mentioned in the book "In the Country of the Enemy" Edited by...

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William V. Smith (c.1840 - d.)

Enlisted at age 22 in the 44th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment in the US Civil War. He was made Captain of H Corps. From Boston. Citation: Mentioned in the book "In the Country of the Enemy" Edited by...

1/29/2018

Frank Wayland Reynolds (1836 - 1905)

Enlisted at age 26 in the 44th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry formed at Boston. He was made Captain of K Corps. From Boston. Attended Boston Latin, Brown University; Boston businessman, banker. Genea...

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Frank Wayland Reynolds (1836 - 1905)

Enlisted at age 26 in the 44th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry formed at Boston. He was made Captain of K Corps. From Boston. Attended Boston Latin, Brown University; Boston businessman, banker. Genea...

1/29/2018

Henry D. Sullivan (c.1841 - d.)

Member of the 44th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment formed at Boston in the US Civil War. He was made Captain of D Corps. Born in Boston in ~1841. Enlisted at age 21. He was a Mill Treasurer later in l...

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Henry D. Sullivan (c.1841 - d.)

Member of the 44th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment formed at Boston in the US Civil War. He was made Captain of D Corps. Born in Boston in ~1841. Enlisted at age 21. He was a Mill Treasurer later in l...

1/29/2018

Joseph R. Kendall (c.1840 - d.)

Member of the Massachusetts 44th Regiment Volunteer Army in the US Civil War. Formed at Boston in 1862, he was made Captain of Corps I. He was involved with the New England Glass Company. He died in Ne...

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Joseph R. Kendall (c.1840 - d.)

Member of the Massachusetts 44th Regiment Volunteer Army in the US Civil War. Formed at Boston in 1862, he was made Captain of Corps I. He was involved with the New England Glass Company. He died in Ne...

1/29/2018

Inscription Francis Custis Hopkinson 44th Regt. Mass. Vols. Died at Newbern, NC Feb 13, 1863 Aged 24 yrs & 8 mos. " for the strife By the Roads Fell and Perished Heavy With the March of Life" Gravesite...

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Inscription Francis Custis Hopkinson 44th Regt. Mass. Vols. Died at Newbern, NC Feb 13, 1863 Aged 24 yrs & 8 mos. " for the strife By the Roads Fell and Perished Heavy With the March of Life" Gravesite...

1/16/2018

Samuel Storrow was a Lieutenant in the Massachusetts 44th Volunteer Regiment during the Civil War. He was the officer in charge of Company F. After the nine month term was completed he reenlisted in th...

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Samuel Storrow was a Lieutenant in the Massachusetts 44th Volunteer Regiment during the Civil War. He was the officer in charge of Company F. After the nine month term was completed he reenlisted in th...

12/15/2017

Bowman G. Salisbury (1845 - 1911)

Enlisted in the 44th Massachusetts Militia on August 29, 1862 in Boston. He was underage and a minor so he became an orderly to Colonel Day. Came from Newton. Completed his enlistment and then served 1...

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Bowman G. Salisbury (1845 - 1911)

Enlisted in the 44th Massachusetts Militia on August 29, 1862 in Boston. He was underage and a minor so he became an orderly to Colonel Day. Came from Newton. Completed his enlistment and then served 1...

11/10/2017

Francis J. Hastings (1842 - 1912)

Enlisted in the Massachusetts 44th Militla on August 29, 1862 at age 20 in Company E. Belonged to Acton, Massachusetts Veteran's Post. Died in Los Angeles June 12, 1912. Applied for a Federal Civil War...

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Francis J. Hastings (1842 - 1912)

Enlisted in the Massachusetts 44th Militla on August 29, 1862 at age 20 in Company E. Belonged to Acton, Massachusetts Veteran's Post. Died in Los Angeles June 12, 1912. Applied for a Federal Civil War...

11/10/2017

Darius Cobb (1834 - 1919)

Perhaps the most outstanding contributors to the arts from this Newton were the Cobb twins, Cyrus and DARIUS COBB who lived for many years on Boylston Street, Cyrus at #1129 and DARIUS at #1137. Becaus...

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Darius Cobb (1834 - 1919)

Perhaps the most outstanding contributors to the arts from this Newton were the Cobb twins, Cyrus and DARIUS COBB who lived for many years on Boylston Street, Cyrus at #1129 and DARIUS at #1137. Becaus...

11/10/2017