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Agawam (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
amount $979,828.30. The following is the war record of each city and town in the county:— Agawam Incorporated May 17, 1835. Population in 1860, 1,698; in 1865, 1,665. Valuation in 1860, $6t, a justice of the peace, upon the petition of Hinsdale Smith, and twelve other legal voters of Agawam, on the 4th of May; at which it was voted to appropriate five hundred dollars to furnish arms, earily contributed to aid recruiting, and to those who had furnished substitutes for the army. Agawam furnished one hundred and seventy-two men for the war, which was a surplus of ten over and above63, $1,919.62; in 1864, $2,060.74; in 1865, $1,313.22. Total amount, $6,719.14. The ladies of Agawam formed a Soldiers' Relief Society in October, 1861. They met once a week during the war, and mah one hundred and eight men, West Springfield with eleven, Westfield with ten, Chester with ten, Agawam with seven, and Holland and Monson with two each. Springfield furnished twenty-five hundred
Chester Station (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
ommissions; and before the Fortieth Regiment left the State, they raised seventy-five dollars, and with it purchased a sword, belt, and sash, which they presented to their townsman, Francis D. Lincoln, who commanded a company in the regiment. Chester Incorporated Oct. 31, 1731. Population in 1860, 1,314; in 1865, 1,266. Valuation in 1860, $456,635; in 1865, $445,900. The selectmen in 1861 were Charles W. Knox, Joseph C. Kelso, Erastus D. Ormsby; in 1862 and 1863, Charles W. Knox, Alfreasurer during all of these years was Silas P. Searle. The first legal town-meeting, to act upon matters relating to the war, was held on the 4th of May, 1861; at which it was voted to raise two thousand dollars to equip the volunteers from Chester, and to pay their support and the support of their families while drilling. A number of meetings were held during the war, at which money was appropriated for the payment of bounties to volunteers and State aid to their families. The returns
Westfield Reservoir (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
he end of the war, and every few weeks sent to the army hospitals, for the sick and wounded, boxes and barrels of lint, bandages, clothing, and bed clothes. Westfield Incorporated May 19, 1669. Population in 1860, 5,055; in 1865, 5,634. Valuation in 1860, $2,801,834; in 1865, $3,244,600. The selectmen in 1861 were Leroy was held on the 18th of August, when it was voted to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer for nine months service when credited to the quota of Westfield, and ten thousand dollars were appropriated to pay the same. 1863. There does not appear to have been any action taken by the town in regard to the war duringe hundred and twenty-five dollars to each volunteer who should enlist for three years and be credited to the quota; also fifty dollars to each of the veterans of Westfield who had re-enlisted in the service. 1865. On the 6th of May the town voted to raise twenty thousand dollars to reimburse citizens for money which they had pai
Palmer, Mass. (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
s. 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 six thousand and forty-nine dollars ($6,049.00). The amount of money raised and expended by the town during the war for State aid to the families of soldiers, and which was afterwards repaid by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, 00; in 1862, $401.99; in 1863, $466.00; in 1864, $633.00; in 1865, $632.11. Total amount, $2,133.10. Palmer Incorporated Jan. 30, 1752. Population in 1860, 3,082; in 1865, 3,081. Valuation in 1860, $1,167,291; in 1865, $1,254,000. The selectmen in 1861 were George Moores, J. S. Loomis, Gilbert Barker; in 1862, J. S. Loomis, Abel Webber, Nathan Harwood; in 1863 and 1864, Abel Webber, E. B. Gates, P. W. Webster; in 1865, Enos Calkins, George Moores, E. B. Gates. The town-clerk in 1861, 1862, and 1863, was Daniel Granger; in 1864, J. H. Blair; in 1865, Lyman Dimock. The town-treasurer in
Blandford (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
in money was between eight hundred and a thousand dollars. One lady volunteered, and served three months as a nurse in one of the hospitals near Washington. Blandford Incorporated April 10, 1741. Population in 1860, 1,256; in 1865, 1,087. Valuation in 1860, $519,151; in 1865, $529,150. The selectmen in 1861 were Thomashorities in maintaining and executing the laws against armed traitors who are seeking the overthrow of the Federal Government,— Resolved, That the citizens of Blandford, in town-meeting assembled, do recognize the propriety and necessity of the action of the President of the United States in calling out volunteers to maintain an861, 00; in 1862, $719.82; in 1863, $1,590.97; in 1864, $1,248.92; in 1865, $399.55. Total amount, $3,959.26. The ladies of each of the religious societies in Blandford formed sewing-circles to work for the soldiers, and contributed under-clothing, lint, bandages, blackberry and currant wines, canned fruits, and other useful ar
Ludlow (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
e aid, was thirteen thousand six hundred and fifty-five dollars and seventy-seven cents ($13,655.77). The amount contributed by private subscription for the same purpose was $15,234.50, making the total amount $28,890.27. The amount of money raised and expended for State aid to soldiers' families during the war, and afterwards repaid by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $64.63; in 1862, $670.39; in 1863, $1,477.60; in 1864, $1,176.76; in 1865, $593.46. Total amount, $3,982.84. Ludlow Incorporated Feb. 28, 1774. Population in 1860, 1,174; in 1865, $1,233. Valuation in 1860, $440,734: in 1865, $455,050. The selectmen in 1861 were Benjamin Sikes, Roderick Collins, Dan Hubbard; in 1862 and 1863, Benjamin Sikes, Roderick Collins, Gilbert E. Fuller; in 1864, Artemas H. Whitney, Jacob S. Eaton, Francis F. McLean; in 1865, Francis F. McLean, Henry Charles, Jacob S. Eaton. The town-clerk and town-treasurer in 1861 was John P. Hubbard; in 1862 and 1863, Albert Fuller; i
Russell, Mass. (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
ate aid to soldiers' families, and which was afterwards repaid by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $349.98; in 1862, $2,060.99; in 1863, $3,707.07; in 1864, $4,578.58; in 1865, $3,000.00. Total amount, $13,696.62. The ladies of Palmer did much good work for the soldiers. The net profits of one fair held by them amounted to three hundred and forty-seven dollars. It is estimated that one thousand dollars in addition were raised by them for the benefit of the sick and wounded. Russell Incorporated Feb. 25, 1792. Population in 1860, 605; in 1865, 619. Valuation in 1860, $198,462; in 1865, $212,800. The selectmen in 1861 were N. D. Parks, H. A. Gould, E. A. Russell; in 1862, N. D. Parks, A. G. Mullory, Horace Heath; in 1863, N. D. Parks, Dexter Parks, E. A. Russell; in 1864 and 1865, Roland Parks, Dexter Parks, D. S. Bronson. The town-clerk during these years was Roland Parks. The town-treasurer in 1861, 1862, 1863, and 1864, was Roland Parks; in 1865, Horace
Springfield, Mo. (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
unty is bounded north by Hampshire County, east by Worcester County, south by Tolland and Hartford Counties, Connecticut, and west by the county of Berkshire. The Connecticut River passes from north to south through the centre of the county. Springfield, the shire town, is one of the most beautiful and enterprising cities in the Commonwealth. The Boston and Albany, and several other railroads, centre there. The United-States arsenal, for the manufacture of fire-arms, is located in SpringfieSpringfield. The Springfield Daily Republican has a national reputation for ability and enterprise. Some parts of the county are mountainous, but the principal part of it is rather undulating than hilly. The occupations of the people are farming and manufacturing, and altogether it is one of the most thriving and intelligent counties in the Commonwealth. The population of the county in 1860 was 57,866, in 1865 it was 64,438, which is an increase in five years of 6,572. The valuation of the county
Southwick (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
the payment of State aid to the families of soldiers, and which was afterwards repaid by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $121.79; in 1862, $1,003.60; in 1863, $976.00; in 1864, $1,058.41; in 1865, $750.00. Total amount, $3,909.80. Southwick Incorporated Nov. 17, 1770. Population in 1860, 1,188; in 1865, 1,155. Valuation in 1860, $593,595; in 1865, $604,200. The selectmen in 1861 were Carmi Shurtleff, Abram Rising, Luther Fowler; in 1862, A. J. Marvin, A. F. Webb, A. P. Easf State aid to the families of soldiers, and which was afterwards repaid by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $87.94; in 1862, $959.65; in 1863, $1,800.06; in 1864, $1,900.96; in 1865, $855.64. Total amount, $5,604.25. The ladies of Southwick did their full share of patriotic labor in aid of the soldiers all through the war. Springfield Incorporated as a town May 14, 1636; as a city April 12, 1852. Population in 1860, 15,199; in 1865, 22,038. Valuation in 1860, $8,669,806;
Springfield (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
labor in aid of the soldiers all through the war. Springfield Incorporated as a town May 14, 1636; as a city April 12ive thousand dollars to assist the military companies of Springfield in making necessary preparations for entering upon activof one hundred dollars each to all persons, residents of Springfield, who have been, or may be, within thirty days from this a military camp established a few miles from the city of Springfield. as members of the Union Guards, even though the number thus paid would exceed the quota required of the city of Springfield under the call of the President for three hundred thousa service. Mr. Folsom, the city treasurer and clerk of Springfield, writes:— The sentiments of our citizens have been mam with seven, and Holland and Monson with two each. Springfield furnished twenty-five hundred men for the war, which was, $27,500.00. Total amount, $97,449.24. The ladies of Springfield were equally liberal and patriotic in their contribution
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