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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 2 8 0 Browse Search
Brigadier-General Ellison Capers, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 5, South Carolina (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 7 1 Browse Search
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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 7: Franklin County. (search)
hutesbury 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. Beaman, Samuel F. Dudley; in 1863, Benjamin Winter, Joseph A. Haskins, Elisha P. Spear; in 1864, John H. Davis, Samuel H. Stowell, Silas W. Adams; in 1865, John H. Davis, Benjamin Winter, Samuel F. Dudley. The town-clerk in 1861, 1862, and 1863, was Joseph A. Haskins; in 1864 and 1865, Samuel H. Stowell. The town-treasurer during all of these years was J. G. Reed. 1861. The first legal town-meeting, to acJohn H. Davis, Benjamin Winter, Samuel F. Dudley. The town-clerk in 1861, 1862, and 1863, was Joseph A. Haskins; in 1864 and 1865, Samuel H. Stowell. The town-treasurer during all of these years was J. G. Reed. 1861. The first legal town-meeting, to act upon matters connected with the war, was held on the 20th of May, at which the selectmen were authorized to borrow money for the support of any of the families of our citizens who are mustered into military service who need assistance. 1862. April 7th, The selectmen were authorized to borrow, not exceeding three hundred dollar
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 2, chapter 4 (search)
M., in service of the U. S., Oct. 14, 1862. Mustered out, Aug. 20, 1863. Davis, George R. Captain, 8th Infantry, M. V. M., in service of the U. S., Oct. 30, 1862. Mustered out, Aug. 7, 1863. Davis, Henry T. Second Lieutenant, 1st Mass. Cavalry, Oct. 31, 1861. First Lieutenant, May 1, 1862. Resigned, Apr. 9, 1864. Brevet Captain, U. S. Volunteers, Mar. 13, 1865. Captain, 10th U. S. Cavalry, July 28, 1866. See U S. Army. Davis, James T. See Mass. Field Officers. Davis, John H. Captain, 11th Mass. Infantry, June 13, 1861. Resigned, May 15, 1862. Davis, John J. Second Lieutenant, 56th Mass. Infantry, Nov. 21, 1863. Resigned (disability), May 19, 1864. Davis, John W. Second Lieutenant, 25th Mass. Infantry, Apr. 11, 1862. First Lieutenant, Oct. 29, 1862. Captain, Mar. 10, 1865. Major, May 17, 1865; not mustered. Mustered out, July 13, 1865, as Captain. Davis, Jonas R. First Lieutenant, 21st Mass. Infantry, June 6, 1863. Transferred to
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 2, chapter 12 (search)
if not better, than before they entered the army. William H. Newhall, Chairman Selectmen. Savoy. It is my opinion that there is a marked improvement in the character of many of them, both social and moral. H. Snow, Chairman Selectmen. Sharon. Their habits, in many instances, have been improved; they are more industrious and good citizens. O. Johnson, Chairman Selectmen. Shutesbury. As a body they are as good, if not better, than they were when they enlisted. J. H. Davis, Chairman Selectmen. Southborough. On the whole I am constrained to say that the war has made our men rather better than worse. P. Torry, Chairman Selectmen. South Danvers. The police say, that in several cases of individuals who were troublesome before going to the war, there has, since their return, been a marked change for the better; the subordination and restraint to which they were subjected in the army enabling them to govern themselves at home. J. Poor, Chairman
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 2, Index of names of persons. (search)
464, 498 Davis, G. F., 267 Davis, G. H., 267 Davis, G. P., 267 Davis, G. R., 267 Davis, G. R., 464 Davis, G. T. M., Mrs., 599 Davis, H. T., 40 Davis, H. T., 267, 411, 519 Davis, Hasbrouck, 175, 411, 464, 519 Davis, I. P., Jr., 40 Davis, J. H., 267 Davis, J. H., 575 Davis, J. J., 268 Davis, J. R., 268 Davis, J. T., 211, 267, 519 Davis, J. W., 40 Davis, J. W., 268 Davis, J. W., 268 Davis, Jefferson, 643 Davis, John, 581 Davis, Joseph, 268 Davis, M. H., 268 Davis, M. M., 2Davis, J. H., 575 Davis, J. J., 268 Davis, J. R., 268 Davis, J. T., 211, 267, 519 Davis, J. W., 40 Davis, J. W., 268 Davis, J. W., 268 Davis, Jefferson, 643 Davis, John, 581 Davis, Joseph, 268 Davis, M. H., 268 Davis, M. M., 268 Davis, N. H., 175, 211, 411, 519 Davis, N. R., 40 Davis, P. A., 268, 411, 519 Davis, P. S., 211, 643 Davis, R. S., 412 Davis, R. W., 487 Davis, Robert, 411, 520 Davis, Roswell, 40 Davis, S. A., 380 Davis, T. H., 40 Davis, W. G., 268 Davis, W. H., 40 Davis, W. S., 211, 268, 520 Davis, W. W., 268 Davis, W. W., 268 Davis, W. W. H., 176, 268, 412, 464, 520 Davol, B. D., 268 Davol, G. S., 160 Dawes, J. C., 464 Dawes, R. C., 40 Dawson, T. W., 380 Day, Benjamin, 268 Day, C. O.
Brigadier-General Ellison Capers, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 5, South Carolina (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Additional Sketches Illustrating the services of officers and Privates and patriotic citizens of South Carolina. (search)
aptain John Calhoun Davis Captain John Calhoun Davis was born in Laurens county, S. C., in 1834. His father was Dr. John H. Davis, of Welsh descent, an eminent physician of South Carolina, who died in 1877. His mother, a distant relative of Johs Agatha Louisa Black, daughter of Maj. John Black, a Scotchman who came to America just after the Revolutionary war. Captain Davis was reared in Laurens county and was educated at the Presbyterian college at Greenwood, and later entered the South Cl. James Williams, one of the heroes of King's Mountain, who there gave his life for the cause of American independence. Mr. and Mrs. Davis have six living children, three sons and three daughters. Capt. James W. Davis, brother of John C., servedMrs. Davis have six living children, three sons and three daughters. Capt. James W. Davis, brother of John C., served during the war as first sergeant of Company B, James' battalion. He led his company in the battle of South Mountain in the absence of the other officers and was there killed September 12, 1862. He left a widow, Mattie Davis, a daughter of Dr. Thom