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Hampden, Me. (Maine, 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
Pelham, Mass. (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
.89; in 1864, $10,597.31; in 1865, $5,611.64. Total amount, $36,604.54. The ladies of Northampton formed a Soldiers' Aid Society at the commencement of the war, with Miss Martha Cochrane as president. It met once a week for the purpose of making garments, packing boxes, and forwarding the same to the Sanitary and Christian Commissions. Their labors were very great, and their contributions very liberal, and were continued until the return of peace rendered further efforts unnecessary. Pelham Incorporated Jan. 15, 1742. Population in 1860, 748; in 1865, 739. Valuation in 1860, $174,513; in 1865, $197,457. The selectmen in 1861 were James M. Cowan, Warren Randall, Asahel Gates; in 1862, James M. Cowan, Lemuel H. Newell, Philander Bartlett; in 1863, 1864, and 1865, John Jones, Dexter Thompson, Alfred Taylor. The town-clerk and town-treasurer during all these years was Calvin D. Eaton. 1861. No action by the town in its corporate capacity in regard to the war appears
Enfield (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
soldiers to the value of one hundred and fifty dollars. Touching and appropriate resolutions were passed by them on the occasion of their superintendent, Edmund W. Clark, exchanging these peaceful scenes for the dangers of the battle-field. Enfield Incorporated Feb. 16, 1816. Population in 1860, 1,025; in 1865, 999. Valuation in 1860, $583,850; in 1865, $610,644. The selectmen in 1861 were Micah H. Gross, D. Allen, H. M. Potter; in 1862 and 1863, Ezra Cary, Daniel B. Gillett, Edward esident, and to pay such bounties as might be necessary to procure the men. 1864. June 8th, Voted, that a bounty of one hundred and twenty-five dollars be paid to all volunteers who shall enlist and be credited to the town during the year. Enfield furnished about one hundred and seven men for the war, which was a surplus of nine over and above all demands. Two were commissioned officers. The whole amount of money appropriated and expended by the town on account of the war, exclusive of
Williamsburg (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
State, county, town, or individual capacity, to speak out his sentiments and use prompt and energetic action in sustaining it against the Rebellion that is now aiming to undermine its foundations. Therefore— Resolved, By the inhabitants of Williamsburg, now in town-meeting assembled, that we tender to it all the men and means we possess, in proportion to our ability, and that we raise the sum of two thousand dollars to be placed in the hands of a committee to be expended in whole or in part,ay be required to pay State aid to the families of soldiers until the first day of March next. During the years 1863, 1864, and 1865, several meetings were held to raise money to pay bounties and State aid to the families of volunteers. Williamsburg furnished two hundred and fifty men for the war, which was a surplus of twenty-nine over and above all demands. Four were commissioned officers. The whole amount of money appropriated and expended by the town for war purposes, exclusive of S
Morris Island (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
State aid as the families of volunteers. 1864. August 20th, Voted, to raise and appropriate one hundred and twenty-five dollars each for thirty-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 demands. Five were commissioned officers. Major George C. Strong, U. S. A., and Major-General of Volunteers, 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 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 of the war, exclusive of State aid, was thirty thousand three hundred and sixty-seven dollars ($30,367.00). The amount of money raised and expended by t
Prescott (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
ows: In 1861, 00; in 1862, $299.61; in 1863, $877.60; in 1864, $233.90; in 1865, $210.91. Total amount, $1,622.02. The ladies of Plainfield did all in their power for the sick and wounded, and to aid the Sanitary and Christian Commissions. Prescott Incorporated Jan. 21, 1822. Population in 1860, 611; in 1865, 596. Valuation in 1860, $245,168; in 1865, $221,712. The selectmen in 1861 were Eli W. Chapin, R. H. Allen, Edward A. Thomas; in 1862, 1863, 1864, and 1865, William H. Winter,ate aid to soldiers' families during the war, and which was afterwards repaid by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $49.32; in 1862, $901.82; in 1863, $868.60; in 1864, $973.96; in 1865, $512.64. Total amount, $3,306.34. The ladies of Prescott sent to the hospitals in Alexandria 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. Popula
Cairo, Ill. (Illinois, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
upwards of two hundred dollars, which were expended in purchasing materials to make into clothing, that filled four large boxes. The same year the ladies sent to the contrabands two barrels of secondhand clothing. The money value of these shipments was at least six hundred dollars. In 1864, the same society sent through the Christian Commission nine boxes filled with under garments and other contributions ; one large box was also sent to the freedmen, and one to the Union refugees in Cairo, Illinois. The value of these contributions was at least one thousand dollars. In 1865, two boxes containing contributions valued at two hundred dollars were sent to the front early in the spring. Contributions were taken up from time to time in each of the churches and Sabbath schools, but it is not in our power to give the exact amounts obtained. The Sabbath school of the First Congregational Church, it is estimated, gave during the war in cash and books for the soldiers to the value of one
Cummington (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
62, $644.30; in 1863, $1,689.21; in 1864, $1,477.70; in 1865, $1,165.50. Total amount, $5,013.01. The ladies of Chesterfield contributed three hundred and seventy-five dollars in money, besides clothing and valuable work for the soldiers. Cummington Incorporated June 23, 1779. Population in 1860, 1,085; in 1865, 980. Valuation in 1860, $354,219; in 1865, $342,842. The selectmen in 1861 were Nathan Orcutt, William H. Mitchell, Charles Harlow; in 1862, Nathan Orcutt, John C. Reed, Chn our community during the war. I believe we may claim a full average share of public spirit and patriotism, and if there were any persons who began to grow faint-hearted, when our prospects were gloomiest, they had the grace to keep silent. Cummington furnished one hundred and five men for the war, which was a surplus of eight over all demands. Five were commissioned officers. The amount of money appropriated and expended on account of the war, exclusive of State aid, was ten thousand five
Huntington (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
r the payment 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 Incorporated June 29, 1773. Population in 1860, 1,216; in 1865, 1,163. Valuation in 1860, $442,651; in 1865, $409,395. The selectmen during the years 1861 and 1862 were Charles H. Kirkland, Gilbert S. Lewis, William P. Miller; in 1863, Daniel Fry, Jairius J. Lyman, E. B. Tinker; in 1864 and 1865, John Parks, Jairius J. Lyman, Charles H. Kirkland. The town-clerk during 1861 and 1862 was A. J. Stanton; in 1863, 1864, and 1865, E. N. Woods. The town-treasurer in 1861, 1862, and 18
Worthington (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
e war for State aid to the families of soldiers, and which was afterwards repaid by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $355.08; in 1862, $1,833.81; in 1863, $3,108.48; in 1864, $2,700.00; in 1865, $2,000.00. Total amount, $9,997.37. Worthington Incorporated June 30, 1768. Population in 1860, 1,041; in 1865, 925. Valuation in 1860, $430,943; in 1865, $409,655. The selectmen in 1861 were Horace Cole, William A. Bates, Russell Bartlett; in 1862, John Adams, Charles F. Cole, Aarohundred and sixty-two dollars ($4,462.00). The amount raised and expended for State aid to the soldiers' families during the war, and which was afterwards repaid by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $135.36; in 1862, $932.37; in 1863, $2,053.01; in 1864, $589.79; in 1865, $687.89. Total amount, $4,398.42. The ladies of Worthington did every thing within their power and means to provide comfortable articles for the sick and wounded soldiers, which were sent forward to the front.
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