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Hatfield (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
id by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $168.41; in 1862, $1,235.60; in 1863, $2,455.82; in 1864, $2,713.57; in 1865, $1,805.16. Total amount, $8,378.56. Much good work in behalf of the soldiers was done by the ladies of Hadley. Hatfield Incorporated May 11, 1670. Population in 1860, 1,337; in 1865, 1,405. Valuation in 1860, $1,071,747; in 1865, $1,442,691. The selectmen in 1861 were Roswell Hubbard, Moses Morton, Lemuel Cooley; in 1862, 1863, 1864, and 1865, William H. Dint of State aid to soldiers' families, and which was afterwards repaid by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $154.55; in 1862, $1,291.00; in 1863, $2,406.27; in 1864, $2,026.82; in 1865; $800.00. Total amount, $6,678.64. The ladies of Hatfield sent to the soldiers and to the hospitals during the war articles of various kinds to the money value of three thousand dollars ; and the citizens generally collected and sent to the Christian Commission one thousand dollars. Huntington In
Easthampton (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
7.95; in 1863, $2,019.17; in 1864, $1,034.95; in 1865, $1,000.00. Total amount, $4,832.07. Easthampton Incorporated June 17, 1785. Population in 1860, 1,916; in 1865, 2,869. Valuation in 1860irty-four men to complete the town's quota, and that it be paid in gold or its equivalent. Easthampton furnished two hundred men for the war, which was a surplus of eighteen over and above all demrs, who was killed in the attack upon Fort Wagner, South Carolina, Feb. 1863, was a native of Easthampton. His name with other of Easthampton men, who fell in the war, is inscribed on a marble tableEasthampton men, who fell in the war, is inscribed on a marble tablet in the Soldiers' Memorial Tower of the splendid town hall, erected in 1868-69 at a cost of sixty-five thousand dollars. The whole amount of money appropriated and expended by the town on account of4, $1,601.24; in 1865, $1,400.00. Total amount, $6,705.03. The sympathies of the ladies of Easthampton were early in the war enlisted in favor of the soldiers. Individuals, neighborhoods, sewing
Berkshire (Mass.) (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
Chapter 9: Hampshire County. This county is bounded south by Hampden, west by Berkshire, north by Franklin, and east by Worcester Counties. It is located in the centre of the alluvial basin of the Connecticut River; it has a rich soil and considerable water power, much of which is used for manufacturing purposes; it is also well provided with railroad accommodations. The county is divided into twenty-three towns, the largest and most important of which is Northampton, the county seat. The value of its agricultural and manufacturing products in 1865 was $13,143,957. The population in 1860 was 37,822; in 1865 it was 39,199, an increase in five years of 1377; the population in 1870 was 44,388, which is a gain of 5,189. The valuation of the county in 1860 was $17,737,649; in 1865 it was $20,510,994, an increase in five years of $2,773,345. The number of men furnished by the several towns in the county, according to the returns made by the selectmen in 1866, was three thousand
Hadley, Ma. (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
nd be mustered in to the credit of the town. Voted, That it is the wish of the citizens that volunteers enlisting from Amherst associate with the volunteers from Hadley, Hatfield, Leverett, Pelham, Sunderland, and Granby, in forming a company. August 25th, Voted to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer who enlist5, $428.83. Total amount, $3,033.91. The ladies of Greenwich sent to the soldiers from time to time blankets and other articles needed for their comfort. Hadley Incorporated May 22, 1661. Population in 1860, 2,104; in 1865, 2,246. Valuation in 1860, $1,249,679; in 1865, $1,279,320. The selectmen in 1861 were R. M. M235.60; in 1863, $2,455.82; in 1864, $2,713.57; in 1865, $1,805.16. Total amount, $8,378.56. Much good work in behalf of the soldiers was done by the ladies of Hadley. Hatfield Incorporated May 11, 1670. Population in 1860, 1,337; in 1865, 1,405. Valuation in 1860, $1,071,747; in 1865, $1,442,691. The selectmen in 18
Hampshire County (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
Chapter 9: Hampshire County. This county is bounded south by Hampden, west by Berkshire, north by Franklin, and east by Worcester Counties. It is located in the centre of the alluvial basin of the Connecticut River; it has a rich soil and considerable water power, much of which is used for manufacturing purposes; it is also well provided with railroad accommodations. The county is divided into twenty-three towns, the largest and most important of which is Northampton, the county seat. The value of its agricultural and manufacturing products in 1865 was $13,143,957. The population in 1860 was 37,822; in 1865 it was 39,199, an increase in five years of 1377; the population in 1870 was 44,388, which is a gain of 5,189. The valuation of the county in 1860 was $17,737,649; in 1865 it was $20,510,994, an increase in five years of $2,773,345. The number of men furnished by the several towns in the county, according to the returns made by the selectmen in 1866, was three thousand
South Hadley (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
ia several boxes and barrels of lint, bandages, clothing, socks, wines, jellies, and other necessaries, to the value of one hundred and twenty-five dollars. South Hadley Incorporated April 12, 1753. Population in 1860, 2,277; in 1865, 2,098. Valuation in 1860, $1,040,313; in 1865, $1,103,491. The selectmen in 1861 and 1and Paoli Lathrop were, with the selectmen, appointed a committee to endeavor to raise and drill a military company, to arm and equip such persons belonging to South Hadley as may volunteer into the military service, to make all proper and necessary provision for the comfortable maintenance of their families, to aid and assist theown filled. On the 4th of November, the town voted to raise three thousand dollars to pay State aid to the families of soldiers and bounties to volunteers. South Hadley furnished two hundred and forty-two men for the war, which was a surplus of twenty-three over and above all demands. Three were commissioned officers. The wh
Belchertown, Mass. (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $672.71; in 1862, $2,995.34; in 1863, $4,612.51; in 1864, $4,810.31; in 1865, $2,676.89. Total amount, $15,769.76. Belchertown Incorporated June 30, 1761. Population in 1860, 2,709; in 1865, 2,636. Valuation in 1860, $1,063,603; in 1865, $1,108,591. The selectmen in 1861 and 186ter, and to pay each man for the time spent in drilling; also to pay each volunteer's family ten dollars a month while he is in active service. The ladies of Belchertown made shirts and drawers for a company of sixty men at this time. The selectmen were authorized to borrow five thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of thesnteers. 1865. January 2d, Voted to raise twenty-five hundred dollars to procure recruits on the last call of the President for three hundred thousand men. Belchertown furnished two hundred and eighty men for the war, which was a surplus of twenty over and above all demands. Nine were commissioned officers. The whole amount
Goshen (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
town during the war for State aid to the families of soldiers, and afterwards repaid by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $188.45; in 1862, $1,012.13; in 1863, $1,466.80; in 1864, $1,335.83; in 1865, $561.00. Total amount, $4,564.21. Goshen Incorporated May 14, 1781. Population in 1860, 439; in 1865, 412. Valuation in 1860, $157,942; in 1865, $152,796. The selectmen in 1861 were Hiram Barrus, C. A. Packard, C. C. Dresser; in 1862, C. A. Packard, C. C. Dresser, Alonzo Shaw; i fill our quota under all further calls up to March 1, 1865. 1865. May 22d, Voted, to assess one-third of the amount of $3,049.75, it being the amount raised for the purpose of reimbursing money borrowed, and to borrow the other two-thirds. Goshen furnished forty-seven men for the war, which was a surplus of six over and above all demands. None were commissioned officers. The whole amount of money appropriated and expended by the town for war purposes, exclusive of State aid, was three t
Greenwich, Mass. (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
g in their power for the health and comfort of the soldiers. Several barrels of clothing and sanitary stores were prepared by them and forwarded to the army. Greenwich Incorporated April 20, 1754. Population in 1860, 699; in 1865, 647. Valuation in 1860, $268,824; in 1865, $261,416. The selectmen in 1861 were Thomas S. other meetings were held during the year and in the early part of 1865, at which measures were taken to recruit volunteers and to fill the quota of the town. Greenwich furnished sixty-three men for the war, which was a surplus of two men over and above all demands. None were commissioned officers. The total amount of money apommonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $70.17; in 1862, $677.48; in 1863, $1,034.00; in 1864, $818.43; in 1865, $428.83. Total amount, $3,033.91. The ladies of Greenwich sent to the soldiers from time to time blankets and other articles needed for their comfort. Hadley Incorporated May 22, 1661. Population in 1860, 2,104;
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 9
ed:— Whereas a large portion of the citizens of the United States are in open rebellion against the Government of the same, and the President of the United States has by proclamation called for a large force of volunteer soldiers to defend and vihis town, and shall be received into the service of the United States under the last call of the President. Voted, to pay fi, which were adopted:— Whereas the President of the United States has made a recent call upon various States for quotas oe Governor of this Commonwealth into the service of the United States; therefore,— Resolved, That a special tax be, and hemselves, or who may be mustered into the service of the United States. June 17th, The selectmen were authorized to pay anson who will volunteer into the military service of the United States until the two quotas of the town are filled. 1863. Fteered or may hereafter volunteer in the service of the United States, and are dependent upon them for support, the sum of on<
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