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John Brook (Connecticut, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
, 1771. Population in 1860, 1,201; in 1865, 1,238. Valuation in 1860, $712,603; in 1865, $778,666. The selectmen in 1861 and 1862 were Ezra S. Keyes, Asa H. Goddard, Phineas A. Beaman; in 1863, Asa H. Goddard, Phineas A. Beaman, Isaac F. Thompson; in 1864, Isaac F. Thompson, William B. Goodnow, Jonathan Z. Wetherbee; in 1865, William B. Goodnow, Jonathan Z. Wetherbee, Albert G. Howe. The town-clerk during all the years of the war was D. H. Gregory. The town-treasurer in 1861 was John Brooks, Jr.; in 1862, George O. Skinner; in 1863, Joseph A. Reed; in 1864 and 1865, Phineas E. Gregory. 1861. A town-meeting was held April 29th. The second article in the warrant was in these words, To consult in relation to the distracted state of our country, and to take such measures as the emergency requires, either in men or money. On motion of Hon. John Brooks it was voted that the selectmen be authorized to direct the treasurer to borrow such sums of money as may be deemed advisable
Northborough (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
2, $632.38; in 1863, $862.80; in 1864, $911.43; in 1865, $300.00. Total amount, $2,891.61. Northborough Incorporated Jan. 24, 1766. Population in 1860, 1,565; in 1865, 1,623. Valuation in 1860ported the following, which were unanimously adopted:— Resolved, That we, the citizens of Northborough, do hereby pledge to Liberty and our country our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor, aJuly 22d, Voted, to pay State aid to the families of drafted men and substitutes belonging to Northborough. 1864. August 1st, The bounty to be paid to volunteers for three years service was fixed a the money which they subscribed to encourage enlistments and fill the quotas of the town. Northborough furnished one hundred and forty men for the war, which was a surplus of nine over and above a $2,403.68; in 1864, $2,400.00; in 1865, $1,400.00. Total amount, $8,840.70. The ladies of Northborough were very patriotic in doing every thing they could for the soldiers, taking their sewing mac
New Orleans (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
defence of our country, the military committee, in behalf of the City Government, tender the relatives of the deceased a public funeral of these officers, and that suitable and proper arrangements be made for the solemn occasion. Major Parker, Tenth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, died in Washington, D. C., June 30, 1864, of wounds received at Spottsylvania Court House, Va., May 12, 1864. Lieut. Col. Green, of the One Hundred and Seventy-third Reginent New York Volunteers, died at New Orleans, La., May 13th, of wounds received at the battle of Pleasant Hill, April 9, 1864. June 13th, A resolution similar in language was passed in regard to the death of Henry McConville, Adjutant of the Twenty-fifth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, who was mortally wounded June 3, 1864, at Cold Harbor, Va., and died June 12th, 1864. Several other votes were passed during the remainder of the war in regard to soldiers' bounties, State aid to their families, and concerning setting off a lot i
Petersham (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
and repaid by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $21.00; in 1862, $431.73; in 1863, $982.36; in 1864, $480,57; in 1865, $294.08. Total amount, $2,209.74. Petersham.—Incorporated April 20, 1754. Population in 1860, 1,465; in 1865, 1,386. Valuation in 1860, $672,092; in 1865, $651,779. The selectmen in 1861 were Joseph ;4. May 7th, The town bounty to volunteers for three years service was fixed at one hundred and twenty-five dollars, and so remained until the end of the war. Petersham furnished one hundred and seventy-seven men for the war, which was a surplus of fifteen over and above all demands. Two were commissioned officers. The whole aealth, was as follows: In 1861, $70.99; in 1862, $1,286.48; in 1863, $1,954.70; in 1864, $1,846.58; in 1865, $1,100.00. Total amount, $6,258.75. The ladies of Petersham formed a Soldiers-Aid Society early in the war, and labored with zeal and energy during the Rebellion, forwarding the supplies contributed by them chiefly to the
New Bern (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
town-meeting assembled, that we have heard with pride of the heroic conduct of the officers and soldiers of Company B. Twenty-fifth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, and our other fellow citizens of Milford engaged in the battles of Roanoke and Newbern. Resolved, That our thanks are due to an overruling Providence, and our congratulations to our fellow citizens in the fields aforesaid, that amid perils by sea, in the camp, and in the shock of battle, so few have paid for their patriotism wi of the town of Milford. Resolved, That we tender them our congratulations that, as members of the Twenty-fifth Regiment and bearers of the Flag, they were the first to raise the Flag of our old Commonwealth over the batteries of the enemy at Newbern. Resolved, That we tender to the friends of those who have fallen in the service our heartfelt sympathies, with the assurance that the names of the fallen will ever be held in honored memory. Resolved, That these resolutions be recorded in
Bolton (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
1864, $6,500.00; in 1865, $4,000.00. Total amount, $23,020.31. This does not include State aid paid to families of men who enlisted in Rhode Island regiments. Bolton Incorporated June 24, 1738. Population in 1860, 1,348; in 1865, 1,504. Valuation in 1860, $563,319: in 1865, $636,514. The selectmen in 1861 were Marcellul, when information was received that our Sixth Regiment had been attacked in Baltimore, the selectmen issued the following call for a public meeting: Citizens of Bolton! All who are in favor of sustaining the Government of the United States are earnestly requested to meet at the Town Hall on Monday, April 22d, at 7 o'clock P. M.haniel A. Newton, and Joseph H. Sawyer, was appointed to report resolutions, which were subsequently read and unanimously adopted: First, That we, the citizens of Bolton, desire to be behind none of our fellow-citizens of other towns in feeling and firmly manifesting a hearty and loyal attachment to our beloved country, and the fr
Shrewsbury, Mass. (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
soldiers, and sent to the regiments and to the Sanitary Commission several boxes and barrels of lint, bandages, and under-clothing for use in the hospitals. Shrewsbury Incorporated Dec. 19, 1727. Population in 1860, 1,558; in 1865, 1,571. Valuation in 1860, $1,109,424; in 1865, $1,026,968. The selectmen in 1861 were L.o refund money contributed by individuals to pay bounties to volunteers during the past year, and that the selectmen borrow the whole amount for the present. Shrewsbury furnished one hundred and seventy-seven men for the war, which was a surplus of twenty over and above all demands. One was a commissioned officer. The whole arded many articles of clothing to the soldiers, the money value of which was about seven hundred and twenty dollars. The treasurer of the Ladies' Aid Society of Shrewsbury was Mrs. Kate W. Howe. Southborough Incorporated July 6, 1727. Population in 1860, 1,854; in 1865, 1,750. Valuation in 1860, $952,552; in 1865, $957,409
Winchendon (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
ehalf of the soldiers all through the war, and contributed $525.00 in money, and about $1,200.00 worth of clothing, hospital stores, &c., to the good cause. Winchendon Incorporated June 14, 1764. Population in 1860, 2,624; in 1865, 2,802. Valuation in 1860, $1,035,229; in 1865, $1,160,952. The selectmen in 1861 and 186g the year to devise means to raise money to encourage recruiting and to fill the quota of the town. Money was also voted by the town for the same purposes. Winchendon furnished about two hundred and ninety-four men for the war, and had a surplus of sixteen over and above all demands. Six were commissioned officers. The wholh, was as follows: In 1861, $875.81; in .1862, $4,190.01; in 1863, $6,446.50; in 1864, $4,200.00; in 1865, $1,739.94. Total amount, $17,452.26. The ladies of Winchendon performed good service for the soldiers during the whole of the war. The amount of money collected by them in aid of the sick and wounded, and the Sanitary and
Westminster (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $260.95; in 1862, $1,668.21; in 1863, $2,378.11; in 1864, $4,325.71; in 1865, $3,160.82. Total amount, $11,793.80. Westminster Incorporated April 26, 1770. Population in 1860, 1,840; in 1865, 1,639. Valuation in 1860, $745,615; in 1865, $721,267. The selectmen in 1861 were Williine months service. Joseph Wager, Augustine Whitney, and Charles A. Forbush were appointed a committee to look after the sick and wounded soldiers belonging to Westminster then in the service, and to bring home the bodies of those who may fall in battle or die of disease. 1863. Nothing of special interest in regard to the war w recruit, and twenty-five dollars for each veteran recruit; also, to pay the town bounty to individuals who put in substitutes to fill the quota of the town. Westminster furnished one hundred and sixty-six men for the war, which was a surplus of seventeen over and above all demands. Three were commissioned officers. The whole
Northbridge (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
and fifty dollars. 1863. December 11th, Perley Gould and Charles W. Moore were chosen to confer with committees of Northbridge and Uxbridge in relation to filling the quota of this town. Charles W. Moore, Lyman Parsons, George P. Bryant, and Jarking together in making clothing. They also prepared and sent many boxes of provisions to our boys in the army. Northbridge Incorporated July 14, 1772. Population in 1860, 2,633; in 1865, 2,642. Valuation in 1860, $945,574; in 1865, $898,3resident. 1865. August 5th, Voted, to refund the money to all individuals who have paid money to aid recruiting. Northbridge furnished three hundred and eleven men for the war, which was a surplus of seventeen over and above all demands. Five4, $4,075.58; in 1865, $2,600.00. Total amount, $12,064.47. A great many articles were contributed by the ladies of Northbridge during the war for the comfort and convenience of the soldiers. North Brookfield Incorporated Feb. 26, 1812. Po
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