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Erving (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
stivals to raise funds, and were constantly forwarding large quantities of all kinds of clothing and other necessaries and luxuries to the camps and hospitals. Erving Incorporated April 17, 1838. Population in 1860, 527; in 1865, 576. Valuation in 1860, $163,601; in 1865, $173,229. The selectmen in 1861 were A. R. Albeehe years of the war was Noah Rankin. The town-treasurer during the same period was Seth H. Woodard. The record of the proceedings of the town-meetings held in Erving during the war is not so full as we would have wished, otherwise it is quite satisfactory. Erving furnished fifty-eight men for the war, which was a surplus of Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $115.40; in 1862, $568.92; in 1863, $766.24; in 1864, $923.42; in 1865, $600.00. Total amount, $2,973.98. The ladies of Erving contributed to the extent of their means and numbers to the comfort and well-being of our sick and wounded soldiers during the whole of the war. The money value
Deerfield (United States) (search for this): chapter 7
ounty, and west by the county of Berkshire. The surface of the county is elevated: the Green-Mountain range extends from north to south, presenting some of the wildest and most picturesque scenery in the State. The soil, however, broken by hills of no common height, is exceedingly fertile; its numerous valleys produce fine crops of grain and grasses; its mountain sides afford rich pasturage for cattle and sheep. The Connecticut River flows through its centre from north to south, and the Deerfield and Miller's Rivers pass through rich and beautiful valleys. It is a quiet, pastoral region, with here and there busy manufacturing towns. Greenfield is the shire town, and is widely known as one of the most beautiful of our New-England villages. The population of Franklin County in 1860 was 31,434, in 1865 it was 31,342, showing a decrease of 92 in the five years of the war. The population in 1870 was 32,635, which is an increase since 1865 of 1,292. The valuation of the county in 1
Rowe, Ma. (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
work for the soldiers, and forwarded to the Sanitary and Christian Commissions articles of comfort and use to the money value of at least two thousand dollars. Rowe Incorporated Feb. 9, 1785. Population in 1860, 619; in 1865, 563. Valuation in 1860, $223,313; in 1865, $180,425. The selectmen in 1861 were William H. Sanauthorized to borrow, not exceeding four hundred dollars, to be expended under the direction of the selectmen for State aid to the families of volunteers living in Rowe, as provided by law. August 23d, Voted, to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each of the volunteers for three years service, belonging to Rowe, who have alreaby the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, 00; in 1862, $452.96; in 1863, $651.20; in 1864, $834.73; in 1865, $800.00. Total amount, $2,738.89. The ladies of Rowe early in the war formed a Soldiers' Aid Society, which contributed to the United-States army through the Sanitary Commission largely, in proportion to their means
Worcester County (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
Chapter 7: Franklin County. This county is bounded on the north by Windham County, Vermont, and a part of Cheshire County, New Hampshire; east by Worcester County, south by Hampshire County, and west by the county of Berkshire. The surface of the county is elevated: the Green-Mountain range extends from north to south, presenting some of the wildest and most picturesque scenery in the State. The soil, however, broken by hills of no common height, is exceedingly fertile; its numerous valleys produce fine crops of grain and grasses; its mountain sides afford rich pasturage for cattle and sheep. The Connecticut River flows through its centre from north to south, and the Deerfield and Miller's Rivers pass through rich and beautiful valleys. It is a quiet, pastoral region, with here and there busy manufacturing towns. Greenfield is the shire town, and is widely known as one of the most beautiful of our New-England villages. The population of Franklin County in 1860 was 31,434,
Wendell (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
oldiers' families during the years of the war, and which was afterwards reimbursed by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $296.17; in 1862, $1,394.29; in 1863, $1,885.75; in 1864, $1,826.86; in 1865, $1,000.00. Total amount, $6,403.07. Wendell Incorporated May 8, 1781. Population in 1860, 704; in 1865, 602. Valuation in 1860, $232,771; in 1865, $201,657. The selectmen in 1861 were J. R. Reynolds, Joseph Fisk, Alonzo Fleming; in 1862, Alonzo Fleming, Joseph Fisk, Adin Whitaker;s' families during the years of the war, and which was afterwards reimbursed by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $185.43; in 1862, $462.00; in 1863, $336.52; in 1864, $796.00; in 1865, $650.00. Total amount, $2,429.95. The ladies of Wendell held weekly meetings during a part of the war, and worked for the soldiers. Whately Incorporated April 24, 1771. Population in 1860, 1,057; in 1865, 1,012. Valuation in 1860, $624,902; in 1865, $665,972. The selectmen in 1861 were Sam
Leverett (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
town for the payment of State aid to the families of soldiers, and which was afterwards repaid by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, 00; in 1862, $276.00: in 1863, $723.76; in 1864, $565.00; in 1865, $550.00. Total amount, $2,114.76. Leverett Incorporated May 5, 1774. Population in 1860, 960; in 1865, 914. Valuation in 1860, $292,830; in 1865, $284,644. The selectmen in 1861 were Asa L. Field, Luther Dudley, Timothy Putnam; in 1862, Silas Ball, Elihu Hemenway, Luther Dudley; e aid to the families of volunteers, and which was afterwards refunded by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $121.07; in 1862, $1,091.78; in 1863, $1,741.88; in 1864, $1,809.08; in 1865, $850.00. Total amount, $5,613.81. The ladies of Leverett formed in 1861 a Soldiers' Aid Society, which was continued during the war. The total value of the articles made and furnished by them for the soldiers was two hundred and twenty dollars and fifty-one cents. Leyden Incorporated Feb. 22, 18
Shutesbury (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
milies of volunteers during the years of the war, and which was afterwards repaid by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $314.17; in 1862, $1,429.68; in 1863, $2,415.67; in 1864, $2,516.99; in 1865, $1,600.00. Total amount, $8,276.51. Shutesbury Incorporated June 30, 1761. Population in 1860, 798; in 1865, 788. Valuation in 1860, $221,007; in 1865, $219,250. The selectmen in 1861 were John H. Davis, Samuel F. Dudley, Samuel H. Stowell; in 1862, Samuel H. Stowell, William H. Beas were appropriated to refund money voluntarily advanced by individuals to aid recruiting, and to pay the amount expended by the town. The amount paid by individuals and reimbursed by the town was eighteen hundred and ninety-two dollars. Shutesbury furnished seventy-three men for the war, which was a surplus of five over and above all demands. None were commissioned officers. The whole amount of money appropriated and expended by the town on account of the war, exclusive of State aid, w
Bernardston (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
er. The whole amount of money appropriated and expended by the town on account of the war, exclusive of State aid, was twenty-two thousand two hundred and seventy-nine dollars ($22,279.00). The amount of money raised and expended during the years of the war for State aid to soldiers' families, and which was afterwards repaid by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $132.42; in 1862, $1,180.24; in 1863, $1,702.20; in 1864, $1,166.76; in 1865, $337.20. Total amount, $4,518.82. Bernardston Incorporated March 6, 1762. Population in 1860, 968; in 1865, 902. Valuation in 1860, $444,496; in 1865, $484,893. The selectmen in 1861 were P. L. Cushman, Samuel J. Lyons, Imla K. Brown; in 1862, P. L. Cushman, Justin M. Slate, Gaius J. Green; in 1863, P. L. Cushman, Justin M. Slate, John F. Hale; in 1864, John F. Hale, Justin M. Slate, Bryant S. Burrows; in 1865, John F. Hale, Hymen B. Butler, Bryant S. Burrows. The town-clerk and town-treasurer during all these years was Sila
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 7
e quota of volunteers called for from the town, the same to be paid when the men are mustered into the service of the United States. November 3d, The selectmen were authorized to borrow $1,709.32, being the amount apportioned by the State treasurer therefore— Resolved, That each volunteer who has, or may, enlist from this town into the volunteer service of the United States, be allowed twenty dollars; and we beg them to be assured that it is accompanied with our most fervent prayer to Him . July 24th, It was voted that we will raise two hundred dollars in aid of those who may enlist in the service of the United States from this town; that we will authorize our selectmen to offer one hundred dollars bounty to each man to the number ofnce of the present war. Resolved, That those who shall volunteer, and be mustered into the military service of the United States, shall be furnished with such an outfit as is necessary, and receive pay sufficient with what they receive from the G
England (United Kingdom) (search for this): chapter 7
Mr. Cummings, town clerk and treasurer, for the following record:— During the whole war the town almost unanimously voted to sustain the General Government, and held repeated war-meetings to raise volunteers; raised some half dozen flag-staffs, and procured as many flags, and put things through generally. We volunteered readily at the first call of the President for troops, and always afterward filled our quotas, even exceeding our actual requirement. This town in the last war with Great Britain was the only one in the county to volunteer, and has always had the reputation of being spunky. Always count on Gill in a war that is for sustaining the old flag of our fathers and the Union. Gill furnished sixty-six men for the war, which was a surplus of seven over and above all demands. None were commissioned officers. The whole amount of money appropriated and expended by the town on account of the war, exclusive of State aid, was nine thousand five hundred and eight dollars (
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