BRIDGEWATER IN THE REBELLION,
by Arthur Hooper (Civil War)
Late member of the Third and Fifty-Eighth Regiments
Massachusetts Volunteers
Boston, 1880

Transcribed by Coralynn Brown

PREFACE

To those who should read this history I would say that it is written with no desire to attain note as a historian, but simply to give an account of the action taken by the town, and a brief records of its citizens who served in the Army and Navy during the great Rebellion. There may be some omssions in the record, as it has been very difficult to obtain a correct list of those who entered the service; in several cases names were discovered by mere accident, and in some cases information obtained from town and State records were found to be in fault. After the most careful investigation I have not been able to give, in several instances, the date of birth or date of discharge; this is owing to the imperfect condition of the regimental rolls, and also in not being able to communicate with the parties or their relatives. If I have succeeded in giving a truthful history of "Bridgewater in the Rebellion," -- something that will be of value to future historians, -- I shall feel amply paid for the time spent in preparing it.

Arthur Hooper Bridgewater, Mass., September, 1880

INTRODUCTION

WAR - 1861

I shall not attempt to discuss the causes of the war, but shall commence with the opening of the rebellion. The first call for troops from Massachusetts was by a telegram from Senator Wilson to Governor Andrew, date at Washington, April 15, 1861, requesting twenty companies to be sent to Washington immediately, and there mustered into the United States service. In the course of the day orders were received from the Secretary of War and Adjutant-General of the United States, for two full regiments of the Massachusetts militia. Special Order No. 14 was issued by Gov. Andrew the same day, directing Col. Jones of the Sixth Regiment, Col. Packard of the Fourth, Col Wardrop of the Third, and Col. Monroe of the Eighth, to muster their respective commands on the Common, in Boston, at once, "in compliance with a requistion from the President of the United States." This order was sent by mail, and also by messengers, to the several colonels, who resided at Lowell, New Bedford, Quincy, and Lynn. The companies composing these regiments were scattered through the cities and towns of Plymouth, Bristol, Norfolk, Essex and Middlesex counties. Col. Wardrop, of the Third Regiment, notified his company commanders, who, with the aid of their officers, notified their men. Sergt. O.F. Mitchell (now Sergt.-at-Arms of the Massachusetts Legislature) rallied the men of Co. A, of Halifax, that lived in Bridgewater, calling them from their beds at three o'clock in the morning, to report in Boston as soon as possible. In obedience to order the regiment arrived in Boston on the early train on the morning of the 16th, and were welcomed by a multitude of people, who cheered the gallant and devoted men as they marched to their quarters in Faneuil Hall, through the rain and sleet, to the music of "Yankee Doodle." During the entire day troops arrived in Boston by the different railroad trains. The Third was one of the oldest of the militia regiments of Massachusetts. Co. A, of Halifax, was organized as early as 1792. One of its past commanders, Capt. Asa Thompson, of Halifax, who was living at the breaking out of the war, and who joined it when it was first formed, commanded the company in the war of 1812. We do not propose to give a complete history of the regiment, but it is a fact worthy of notice, that it rendered some of the most important service performed by any regiment of troops sent into the war from Massachusetts. Arrangements having been completed, on the evening of the 17th the regiment took the cars at the Old Colony depor, and proceeded to Fall River, where it went on board the steamer S.R.Spauling, and arrived at Fortress Monroe, April 20. At that time there were no open hositlities on the part of the rebels in that department, but they were everywhere active. A battery of seven guns had been placed at Sewell's Point, at the mouth of the Elizabeth River, and obstructions had been placed in the channel. Forts Norfolk and Nelson, which commanded the approaches to the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth, were in the hands of the rebels, but still lying in the river near these cities, were the United States vessels Pennsylvania, Cumberland, Merrimac, Germantown, Dolphin, Raritan, Columbia, and Plymouth. The Norfolk Navy Yard was one of the most valuable and extensive naval depots in the United States. The grounds three-fourths of a mile long and about one-fourth mile wide, were covered with machine shops, foundries, storehosues, and dwellings of the officers -- the whole property valued at about nine millions of dollars. On the 18th of April, the confederate general, Taliaferro, took command of the rebel forces, whereupon a large number of the naval officers resigned their commissions, and at once entered the Confederate navy. Commander McCauly, who commanded the yard, was wavering and uncertain in his convictions to duty, but Commander Pendegrast and Capt. Marston, of the Cumberland, were fixed in their determination to serve the govenment.

At about six o'clock in the afternoon of April 20, the Third Regiment, which had just arrived at Fortress Monroe, was ordered on board the United States gunboat Pawnee, commanded by Commodore Paulding. After passing Sewell's Point if safety, the steamer neared Fort Norfolk, then in the hands of the enemy. The channel lay near the shore, and as it was expected the enemy would fire on the gunboat, the soldiers were ordered to lie down on the deck, the marines paraded the quarter, and the sailors were at the guns. The moon was shining brightly, and the fort could be plainly seen. When just abreast the fort some one called out from the parapet, "What ship is that?" No reply was made, and the soldiers who heard the hail said, "Now it wil come," expecting every instant to hear the crashing of guns. But it did not come, and the Pawnee passed the fort, but was soon hailed by the ship-of-war Pennsylvania, which was lying in the stream. The hail was answered but not heard, and in an instant the black sides of the Pennsylvania were bright. The ports having been opened, at the same time a voice was heard, saying, "Shall I fire, sir?" An officer at once leaped into the rigging, and with his trumpet, shouted, "Pawnee, Pawnee!" in a voice that was heard far and near, and then loud cheers and cries of welcome came from the open ports of the Pennsylvania.

Upon arriving at Norfolk, about nine o'clock, the whole regiment was ordered on shore into the navy yard, and, under orders of the officers, commenced the work of destroying everything possible. Twenty men were detailed to mine the dry dock, while the balance of the force, aided by the sailors, went to work throwing into the river shot, shell, revolvers, carbines, and muskets. There were also some three thousand heavy guns in the yard; these were spiked as best they could. At midnight the barracks were set on fire, and then the storehouses. The Pawnee, taking the Cumberland in tow, and having the Third Regiment on board, and also the men from the yard, with the exception of the men left to fire the trains, started down the river, and sent up a rocket; this was a signal to fire the trains. Instantly fire was seen running over the decks of the deserted ships Pennsylvania, Merrimac, Dolphin, Germantown, Plymouth, Raritan and Columbia, and in a few seconds they were wrapped in flames. The Merrimac having sunk before the fire did much damage, afterwards raised by the rebels, and convertede into an iron-clad ram, as is well known. The Pawnee reached Fort Monroe at six o'clock Sunday morning, April 21, having in tow the Cumberland, which was afterwards sunk off Newport News by the Merrimac.

The men of the Third Regiment had a very hard time on this expedition, having been eighteen hours without food, and worked all night; this was followed by three weeks of privation, caused by the scanty supply of food at the fortress, and by three months of almost ceaseless toil; on the 16th of July the regiment was ordered home, their term of enlistment having expired. The reception tendered this regiment upon its arrival in Boston, proved that its services were appreciated by the people of Massachusetts. The members of the regiment from Bridgewater were as follows:

Oreb F. Mitchell

Sergeant, Co. A; son Leonard; born Sept. 22, 1888. Mitchell enlisted from Middleboro', but has been a citizen of the town since 1865, and was elected Sergt.-at-Arms of the State Legislature, from Bridgewater, in 1875, which office he now holds. (See Fortieth Regiment).

Charles Leoanrd Bryant Corporal, Co. A; son of Lewis; born Aug. 1, 1838

Lewis James Holmes Private, Co. A' son of Lewis, born May 27, 1834

Freeman Holmes Private, Co. A; son of Charles; born March 27, 1840 (See Twenty-Sixth Regiment)

Benjamin Hardin Private, Co. A; son of Jabez; born March 23, 1832

George Harrison Lee Private, Co. A; son of James E; born April 25, 1840. Lee did not go out with the regiment, but joined it at Fortress Monroe, and was mustered in May 6, and mustered out with the regiment.

CHAPTER I

The outbreak of the war, and the sudden call for troops, was a surprise to most of the people of the Commonwealth, but means were at once taken, by cities and towns, to raise men and money for the support of the government. The first legal town meeting held in Bridgewater, to consider matters relating to the war, was held April 26, 1861, at which time it was voted to hold in reserve fourteen hundred dollars, appropriated at a previous meeting for the impovement of the highways; that the selectmen request the county commissioners not to lay out any new roads in the county until such times as we shall be able to see, with reasonable certainty, to what extent we shall be obliged to exert ourselves for the defence of the county. That the treasurer be authorized to borrow six thousand dollars, as it shall be from time to time needed. Voted, to pay to each volunteer belonging to the town ten dollars a month while in the military service; also to provide aid for his family; and if any volunteer shall be killed in battle, or die of disease, his children shall receive proper education, and be put to some honorable calling or pursuit, "not as a charity, but as a debt due." Voted, that each volunteer be furnished with a revolver and a bowie-knife. (The vote was afterwards reconsidered as far as related to revolver and bowie-knife.) Artemas Hale, Joseph A. Hyde, Mitchell Hooper, Lafayette Keith, and Joshua E. Crane, were appointed a committee to carry the foregoing votes into effect. Rev. Mr. Douglas was invited to close the meeting with prayer.

May 20, further provision was made for soldiers' families, and committee (E.H. Keith, F.D. King, Arthur Byrnes, and Benj. F. Winslow) appointed at a previous meeting to recruit a company, reported that eighty-five native citizens had signed a roll; but as no more three months' men would be accepted, many of the men enlisted for three years, and were sent to Fortress Monroe, under command of Capt. Libbeas Leach, of East Bridgewater, and afterwards were part of the Twenty-Ninth Regiment Mass. Volunteers.

On the 3d of May, 1861, the President of the United States issued an order calling for a force of men to serve for three years, unless sooner discharged. At this time the town authorities were endeavoring to raise a company of three months' men; but as the government would not accept them, many enlisted for three years, some in the Twenty-Ninth Regiment, as stated above, and some in other regiments. During the year every exertion was made by the citizens and town authorities to raise men to meet the demands made upon them by the government. Every one seemed to feel the importance of doing their full duty in carrying on the great work, and by the greatest exertions the several quotas were filled. No attempt was made to raise a full company, but men enlisted in the different regiments which were bring recruited at that time. No town meetings of particular importance were held during the year, but war meetings were held by the citizens, and the result was that fifty-eight men enlisted from the town. In making a record of the different regiments, we shall take those in which Bridgewater men served, and commence with the:

FIRST REGIMENT Mass. Volunteers

This regiment was recruited in Boston and its vicinity, and left Camp Cameron, Cambridge, for the seat of war, June 15, 1861, and was first three years' regiment to reach Washington, and served in the Army of the Potomac. It took part in the following engagements: Bull Run, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Glendale, Kettle Run, Second Bull Run, Chantilly, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Locust Grove, Wilderness, and Spottsylvania. At the battle of Chancellorsville it had a very advanced position in front of the Plant Road, so far, indeed, that two or three rebel officers came down, supposing it was part of their own army. They were taken prisoners, and sent ot the rear. It is believed that the rebel general Stonewall Jackson received his death wound at this time, as will be seen by the following report of Col. McLaughlin: "During the early part of the night a rebel came down the Plank Road, driving a pair of mules. He was halted, and asked where he was going, when he replied that he was ordered by Capt. Stewart (C.S.A.) to go and get a caisson that had been left by the Yanks alongside of the road. He was immediately arrested, and sent to the rear. At half-past eight o'clock, P.M., a party of a dozen or more horsemen drove down the Plank Road, when my men opened fire on them; they turned about and rode furiously back up the road. From the official report of the rebel general Lee, I am led to believe that Stonewall Jackson was one of the party, and was killed by my men." The regiment was mustered out of the service May 25, 1864. Only one man enlisted in this regiment from Bridgewater.

Avery F. Keith Private, Co. C; son of Vassel; born Oct. 10, 1838; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Feb. 13, 1862. Discharged for disability, Oct.10, 1862. (See Sixtieth Regiment)

SEVENTH REGIMENT Mass. Volunteers

This regiment was recruited proncipally in Bristol County, and was mustered into the United States service, June 15, 1861. Left Camp Old Colony, near Taunton, July 11, 1861, and arrived in Washington July 15, 1861, and was assigned to the Army of the Potomac; it took part in the following engagements: Battles of Peninsular, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, and Coal Harbor. Musterd out of the service June 24, 1864. The following men, from Bridgewater, served in this regiment:

A. Bartlett Keith Corporal, Co. 1: son of Ambrose; born Sept. 20, 1843; mustered into the United States service, for three years, June 15, 1861; wounded at Chancellorsville, May 2, 1863, and died at Washington, D.C., June 2, 1863. Buried at Mt. Prospect Cemetery, Bridgewater.

Isaac Dunham, Jr. Private, Co. A; son of Rev. Isaac; born at Dennis, Mass., July 19, 1842; mustered into the United States service, for three years, June 15, 1861; wounded accidentally at Camp Brightwood, near Washington, D.C. Discharged for disability, Oct. 28, 1861; died Dec. 23, 1861. Dunham did not enlist from Bridgewater; his father's family moved to town after his death, and his body was removed to the family lot in Mt. Prospect Cemetery.

George C. Alden Private Co. K; son of Amanda; born Sept. 27, 1844; mustered into the United States service, for three years, June 15, 1861. Discharged at expiration of service, June 24, 1864

Eleaser C. Alden Private, C. K; son of Amanda; born Aug. 5, 1842; mustered into the United States service, for three years, June 15, 1861. Discharged at expiration of service, June 25, 1864.

John B. Cobb Private, Co. A; son of David; born ----------, mustered into the United States service, for three years, June 15, 1861. Discharged for disability, Dec. 31, 1862.

George F. Graves Privated, Co. K; son of Osgood; born April 8, 1842; mustered into the United States service, for three years, June 15, 1861. Died at North Bridgewater, March 13, 1862; buried at Episcopal Cemetery, Bridgewater.

ELEVENTH REGIMENT Mass. Volunteers

This regiment was recruited in Boston and vicinity. It was ordered to Fort Warren, Boston Harbor, May 4, 1861, and left the State, for Washington, June 24, 1861, where it joined the Army of the Potomac. It took part in the following engagements: Bull Run, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Savage Station, Glendale, Malvern Hill, Bristow Station, Second Bull Run, Chantilly, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Kelly's Ford, Locust Grove, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Tolopotomy, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Strawberry Plain, Deep Bottom, Poplar Spring Church, and Boydton Road. The following men from Bridgewater served in this regiment:

David Richmond Corporal, Co. F; son of Enoch, born -----, mustered into the United States service, for three years, Sept. 25, 1861. Wounded at Fair Oaks and Second Bull Run, also at Gettysburg, and discharged on account of said wounds, Dec. 4, 1863

Joseph A. White Private, Co. A; son of Asa; born in Raynham, 1822; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Jan. 13, 1862. Died at Washington, D.C., March 11, 1864

TWELFTH REGIMENT Mass. Volunteers

This regiment was familiarly known as the "Webster Regiment," its commander being Col. Fletcher Webster (son of Daniel Webster), who was killed at Bull Run, Aug. 30, 1862. The regiment left the State July 31, 1861, for Washington, and joined the Army of the Potomac. It took part in the following engagements: Cedar Mountain, Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettsburg, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg. Mustered out July 8, 1864. The following men from Bridgewater served in this regiment:

Alexander Dove, Jr. Private, Co. F; son of Alexander; born Feb. 18, 1839; mustered into the United States service, for three years, July 22, 1861; detailed in Signal Corps. Sept. 1861; transferred to Signal Corps., United States Army, Nov. 1863; discharged, to re-inlist, Feb. 13, 1864. Discharged at expiration of service, May 10, 1866. Dove was with Gen. Sherman in his March to the Sea, and did very efficient service, being able not only to transmit messages, but also to read messages sent by the enemy's signal corps.

Martin M. Keith Private, Co. F; son of William; born May 12, 1839; mustered into the United States service, for three years, June 26, 1861; wounded at Second Bull Run, Aug. 29, 1862, transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, May 4, 1862. Discharged Jan. 31, 1866.

William W. Hayden Private, Co. F; son of Lewis; born Dec. 27, 1845; mustered into United States service, for three years, July 5, 1861. Discharged for disability, June 28, 1862. (See Fifty-Eighth Regiment).

Benjamin J. Keith Private, Co. F; son of William, born Dec. 22, 1842; mustered into the United States service, for three years, June 26, 1861. Discharged for disability, Dec. 28, 1861.

Henry B. Rogers Private, Co. F; son of Peleg, born -------; mustered into the United States service, for three years, July 5, 1861. Discharged for disability, March 4, 1864

THIRTEENTH REGIMENT Mass. Volunteers

This regiment was mustered into the United States service July 16, 1861; left the State July 30, for Washington, where it joined the Army of the Potomac, and was engaged in the following battles: Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg, and was mustered out Aug. 1, 1864. Bridgewater furnished but one man for this regiment:

Edgar Parker Asst. Surgeon; son of Charles, born at Framingham, Mass., June 7, 1840; received degree of B.S., Norwich University, 1859, and degree of M.D. from Harvard University, March, 1863; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Mar. 13, 1863; wounded at the battle of Gettysburg, July 1, 1863. Discharged by reason of wound, Sept. 18, 1863.

SIXTEENTH REGIMENT Mass. Volunteers

This regiment was composed of companies raised in Middlesex County. It was ordered to Camp Camerson, Cambridge, June 25, 1861, and left for the seat of war, Aug. 17, 1861, where it joined the Army of the Potomac. It was engaged as follows: Fair Oaks, Glendale, Malvern Hill, Kettle Run, Chantilly, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Locust Grove, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg. Mustered out of the service, July 27, 1864. Bridgewater furnished but one man for this regiment:

Homer S. Leach Private, Co. I; son of Peleg, born March 1844; mustered into the United States service, for three years, July 31, 1861. Discharged, to re-enist, Dec. 26, 1863. Missing in action, in front of Petersburg, Va., June 11, 1864

EIGHTEENTH REGIMENT Mass. Volunteers

This regiment was recruited at Camp Brigham, Readville, Mass., and left the State for Washington in command of Col. James Barnes (who graduated from West Point in the same class with Jefferson Davis), and arrived at Washington, Sept. 1, 1861. The regiment attained a high degree of discipline and proficiency in drill, and was complimented by the commanding general of the division with a complete outfit of uniforms, etc., imported from France by the general government, being the same as worn by the Chasseurs a pied. The Eighteenth took part in the following engagements: Battles of Peninsular, Second Bull Run, Sheppardstown, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Rappahannock Station, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and Weldon Railroad. Mustered out Sept. 2, 1864. The following men from Bridgewater served in this regiment:

William Holmes Private, Co. D; son of Cornelius, born April 1, 1843; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 24, 1861; wounded at Fredericksburg, Va., in the ankle; his leg was afterwards amputated. Discharged April 12, 1864.

Marcus M. Alden Private, Co. D; son of -----, born -----; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 25, 1861; discharged, to re-enlist, Jan. 1, 1864; transferred to Thirty-Second Regiment, Oct. 21, 1864. Discharged June 28, 1865.

Jessie H. Briggs Private, Co. D; son of Thomas, born Aug. 15, 1841; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 24, 1861. Discharged for disability, Jan. 4, 1864.

John Elliot Private, Co. E; son of Joseph; born in Ireland, March 1, 1839; came to this country in May, 1855; mustered into the United States service for three years, Aug. 24, 1861; wounded Aug. 30, 1862, at Second Bull Run. He was wounded three times - once in the foot, about 11 A.M., and afterwards twice in the hip; he lay on the field till near sunset, Aug. 31, when he was taken to Washington, where he remained in the hospital until discharged Jan. 26, 1863.

George F. Dunbar Private, Co. D; son of Darius; born July 30, 1843; mustered into the United State service, for three years, Aug. 24, 1861; wounded at battle of Second Bull Run; discharged, to re-enlist, Feb. 15, 1864; wounded in battle of Wilderness, May 5, 1864; transferred to Co. C, Thirty-Second Regiment, Oct. 26, 1864. Discharged July 11, 1865.

Charles W. Wilbar Private, Co. D; son of Seth; born May 6, 1839; mustered into the United States service, fot three years, Aug. 24, 1861. Discharged Sept. 2, 1864

Jarius Gammons Private, Co. D; son of Rufus; born ------; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 24, 1861. Discharged for disability, April 15, 1863.

C. Bradford Holmes Private, Co. D; son of Charles; born July 3, 1843; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 24, 1861; discharged, to re-enlist, Feb. 8, 1864; transferred to Co. E, Thirty-Second Regiment, Oct. 26, 1864. Discharged June 29, 1865.

Jerad Robinson Private, Co. K; son of Gad; born Nov. 1823; musterd into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 24, 1861. Discharged for disability, Oct. 3, 1862.

Henry H. Lawton Musician, Co. D; son of Howland; born July 20, 1837; musterd into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 24, 1861. Discharged at expiration of service, Sept. 2, 1864.

Rufus W. Wood Musician; son of Willard; born July 27, 1827; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 24, 1861; died at Harrison's Landing, Aug. 6, 1862. He was taken sick with typhoid fever, and put on board a transport for Fortress Monroe, but died before the vessel sailed. His body was buried at Harrison's Landing.

Robert E. Smith Musician; son of Nelson; born Jan. 18, 1832; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 24, 1861. Discharged Aug. 11, 1862, by order of the War Department discharging regimental bands. (See Fifty-Eighth Regiment).

Charles S. Wentworth Private, Co. D; son of Horace; born Jan. 17, 1839; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 24, 1861; transferred to Co. A, Twenty-Fourth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, Sept. 10, 1863. Discharged July 27, 1864; died at Bridgewater, April 13, 1866; buried at Scotland Cemetery.

TWENTY-FOURTH REGIMENT Mass. Volunteers

This regiment was recruited at Camp Massasoit, Readville. Left the State for Annapolis, Md., Dec. 9, 1861, where it remained till Jan. 6, 1862, when it went on board transports as a part of Burnside's Expedition, and was engaged at Roanoke Island, Newberne, and Goldsboro'. Remained in North Carolina till Jan. 22, 1863, when it was ordered to St. Helena Island, South Carolina. The regiment remained in this department till April, 1864, when it was ordered north and joined the Army of the James, under Gen. B.F. Butler, where it remained till the date of muster-out, Jan. 20, 1866. The regiment took part in the following battles: Roanoke Island, Kinston, Whitehall, Goldsboro', Tranter's Creek, Newberne, James Island, Morris Island, Fort Wagner, Green Valley, Drury's Bluff, Richmond & Petersburg Railroad, Wier Bottom Church, Deep Bottom, Deep River, Fussell's Mills, Siege of Petersburg, Four Mile Run Church, and Darby Town Road. The following men from Bridgewater served in this regiment:

William B. Wrightington Private, Co. H; son of Asa; born in Carver, Mass., March, 1837; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Sept. 8, 1861; discharged, to re-enlist, Jan. 3, 1864; wounded at Deep Bottom, and died at Annapolis, Md., Sept. 8, 1864. Wrightington lived at Hiram Wentworth's for serveral yeras before he enlisted, and a headstone has been erected to his memory in Mr. Wentworth's lot at Mt. Prospect Cemetery.

William Y. Tuttle Private, Co. F; son of Reuben; born in Maine, in 1800; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Oct. 14, 1861. Discharged at expiration of service, Oct. 14, 1864, died at Bridgewater, Nov. 3, 1877.

Edward S. Jacobs Private, Co. H; son of ------, born ------, mustered into the United States service, for three years, Sept. 8, 1861; discharged, to re-enlist, Jan. 3, 1864. Discharged at expiration of service, Jan. 20, 1866.

Jeremiah Sullivan Private, Co. H; son of --------, born ------. mustered into the United States service, for three years, Sept. 20, 1861. Discharged at expiration of service, Sept. 4, 1864.

Edward Graves Private, Co. H; son of Osgood; born Sept. 13, 1844; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Oct. 18, 1861; discharged, to re-enlist, Jan. 3, 1864; promoted corporal, May 1, 1864. Discharged at expiration of service, Jan. 20, 1866.

TWENTY-SIXTH REGIMENT Mass. Volunteers

This regiment was recruited at Camp Chase, Lowell, and sailed from Boston, Nov. 21, 1861, on the Constitution, for Ship Island, La. Remained in this department till July 1864, when it was ordered north, and served in the Army of the James, and Army of the Shenandoah, till June 1865, when it was ordered to Savannah, Ga., for which place it sailed on steamer Louisburg, and remained till Aug. 26, 1865, when it was mustered out and ordered home. The regiment took part in the battles of: Winchester, Cedar Creek, and Fisher's Hill. The following men from Bridgewater served in this regiment:

Freeman Holmes Corporal, Co. C; son of Charles; born March 27, 1840; mustered into United States service, for three years, Oct. 16, 1861; wounded at Winchester, Sept. 19, 1864. Discharged at expiration of service, Nov. 7, 1764. (See Third Regiment, three months' men).

Charles Porcheron Corporal, Co. C; son of Charles E.; born Oct. 27, 1837; mustered into United States service, for three years, Oct. 11, 1861; wounded at Winchester, Sept. 19, 1864. Discharged at expiration of service, Nov. 7, 1864.

TWENTY-NINTH REGIMENT, Mass. Volunteers

This regiment was the second organization to be mustered into the United States service, from Massachusetts, for three years. The first seven companies left the State at different times, (Capt. Leach's company leaving May 22, 1861), and joined the Third and Fourth regiments of three months' men at Fortress Monroe, Va. At the expiration of the three months' men's terms of service, the seven companies were recruited to a full regiment, and called the Twenty-Ninth. It remained in the department near Fortress Monroe till about June, 1862, when it joined the Army of the Potomac, then near Fair Oaks, Va., and was assigned to the first brigade, in Richardson's Division of Sumner's Corps. Remained in this corps till March. 1863, when it was ordered to Kentucky, in the ninth corps, under Gen. A. E. Burnside. While in this department the regiment reenlisted and came home of furlough. On its return it joined the Army of the Potomac, and remained with it till the date of its muster-out of the service, July 29, 1865. The regiment took part in the battles of: Hampton Rods, Gaines' Mills, Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Vicksburg, Jackson, Blue Spring, Cambell Station, Siege of Knoxville, Coal Harbor, Petersburg, Weldon Railroad, and Fort Stedman. The following men from Bridgewater served in this regiment:

Silas W. Grosvenor Sergenat, Co. C; son of Silas N.; born at Paxton, Mass., June 23, 1840, and at the time of his enlistment was a student in the Normal School; mustered into the United States service, for three years, May 22, 1861; discharged, to re-enlist, Jan. 1, 1864. Killed in action June 17, 1864; buried in Poplar Grove National Cemetery. Division D, Section D, Number of Grave, 215. The following account of his death, which was a tragic one, is from Comrade W. H. Osborne's "History of the Twenty-Ninth Regiment:"

"Color-Sergt. Tighe was at home on furlough, and during his absence, Sergt. Grosvenor had carried the national colors. As the regiment was preparing to move out of the ravine, to charge the works of the enemy, Tighe, who had just that moment reached the front, fresh from home, came up, and being color-bearer of the regiment, demanded the colors. Grosvenor had carried the colors from Bull's Plain to Petersburg, and being a high-spirited soldier, declined to give them up, whereupon a contention arose between the two brave men, and the matter was left to Col. Barnes; the decision was that Grosvenor should carry the colors during this battle. The regiment moved out on the field. At the first fire a musket ball pierced the brain of the valorous Grosvenor, and he fell a bleeding corpse upon the ground. The colors had hardly touches the earth before the hands of Tighe, who was in the color-guard, grasped the staff, and proud of his soldier-trust, shook them defiantly toward the enemy. His exultations were short-lived, for a moment later another well-aimed ball laid low in death the gallant color-bearer. Again the flag went down, but only for an instant, for it was seized by Sergt. Maj. William F. Willis. A short advance in the hurry and tumult, and a third shot brough both flag and bearer to the ground. Now the gallant old regiment, for the first time in its history, left the flag on the field, but in the terrible confusion of the moment, the loss was not discovered. When the fact became known, a moment later, a loud cry arose along the ranks, 'We've lost our flag, we've lost our flag!' Maj. Chipman called for volunteers to rescue the colors. Corp. Nathaniel Burgess, of Co. E, and Private Patrick Muldoon, of Co. A, quickly responded, and the brave men, under the fire of thousands of muskets, dashed out of the line and over the field. The prostrate flag was seeen just before them; but can they reach it? It is said that the enemy, filled with admiration for the daring of our men, slackened their fire, and, when the little squad bore off the flag in triumph, mingled their cheers with those of our men. The hands of poor Willis were found clutching the staff so firmly that his comrades were obliged to pry open his fingers in order to loosen his death-like grasp, while the folds of the silken banner completely encircled his body."

Preston Hooper Private, Co. C; son of Thomas, born Feb. 24, 1839; mustered into the United States service, for three years, May 22, 1861; promoted corporal, -----, Discharged at expiration of service, May 22, 1864.

Joshua Ramsdell Private, Co. C.; son of Nathaniel, born June 16, 1832; mustered into the United States service, for three years, May 22, 1861. Died at Mill Creek Hospital, of disease, Oct. 26, 1862; buried at the National Cemetery at Hampton, Va., Row 3, Section D, Number of Grave, 4.

Charles W. Clifford Private, Co. C; son of Luther; born Aug. 16, 1844; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Nov. 19, 1861. Came home on furlough, sick, and died at Bridgewater, of consumption, July 20, 1862; buried at Mt. Prospect Cemetery.

Amos L. Dorr Private, Co. C; son of Sylas; born Sept. 9, 1824; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 18, 1862. Discharged for disability (hip disease), Mar. 9, 1863.

Granville Gould Private, Co. C; son of Petriah; born Sept. 21, 1843; (enlisted May 16, 1861, but on account of his father's death, did not enter the service); mustered into the United States service, for three years, Dec. 19, 1861. Discharged for disaiblity, Sept. 1863; in Feb. 1864, enlisted in the Fifty-Sixth Brooklyn (N.Y.) Regiment, and served three months in Pennsylvania; was discharged, and returned to Bridgewater. (See Navy).

Theodore Rodman Private, Co. C; son of Thomas S.; born Jan. 11, 1841; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 15, 1862. Discharged at expiration of service, Sept. 1865; afterwards enlisted in Hancock's Veteran Corps, for one year. Discharged at expiration of service, Feb., 1866.

John C. Lambert Private, Co. C; son of E. H. Lambert; born Jan. 31, 1843; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Sept. 18, 1861; discharged, to re-enlist, Jan. 1, 1864. Killed in battle of Bethesda Church, Va., June 1, 1864. The death of Lambert was a shocking affair: he was wounded in the legs while in the edge of some woods, and left in that position by his comrades, who had no opportunity to move him. Later in the day the woods were set on fire by exploding shells, and the poor fellow was actually burned to death, his crisp and lifeless body being found after the battle.

THIRTY-FIRST REGIMENT Mass. Volunteers

This regiment was raised in the western part of the State, and sailed from Boston on the steamer Mississippi, Feb. 21, 1862, and arrived at Ship Island, March 20, 1862. It was the first regiment to land after New Orleans had been captured. It remained in this department during its term of service, and took part in the following engagements: Bisland, Port Hudson, Brashear City, Sabine Cross Roads, Cane River Crossing, Alexandria, Gov. Morris' Plantation, Yellow Bayou, and Siege of Mobile. Mustered out June 11, 1865. Bridgewater furnished one man for this regiment.

Francis A. Tuttle Private, Co. K; son of William Y.; born Nov. 29, 1842; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Feb. 10, 1862. Died at Baton Rouge, La., Aug. 8, 1863.

THIRTY-SECOND REGIMENT Mass. Volunteers

This regiment left the State, May, 1862, or six companies did, and afterwards received four companies to form its regimental organization. The regiment re-enlisted as an organization, and was mustered out June 29, 1865; it was a part of the Army of the Potomac, and was engaged as follows: Malvern Hill, Gainsville, Second Bull Run, Chantilly, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Rappahannock Station, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Tolopotomy, Bethesda Church, Petersburg, Weldon Railroad, Vaughan Road, Dabney's Mills, Roydton Road, and White Oak Road. The following men from Bridgewater served in this regiment:

James Ellis Private, C. F; son of Cyrus, born April 4, 1845; mustered into the United States service, for three years, March 11, 1862; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, March 11, 1864. Discharged March 18, 1865; died at Bridgewater, Aug. 29, 1786; buried at cemetery in Titicut.

Horace Wilbar Private, Co. F; son of Sanford, born May 15, 1843; mustered into the United States service, for three years, March 3, 1862; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, Nov. 15, 1868. Discharged Mar. 13, 1865.

Franklin W. Ripley Private, Co. F; son of Joseph S; born March 21, 1840; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Feb. 22, 1862. On march to Antietam, in Sept., 1862, received sun stroke, and was sent to 9th Street Hospital, Washington, D.C., where he remained till date of his discharge, Oct. 26, 1862. Died at Rockland, Mass., Mar. 24, 1880.

FIRST MASS. BATTERY

This battery was recruited at Camp Cameron, and was sent to Washington, Oct. 3, 1861, and was connected with the Army of the Potomac during its entire term of service. It ook part in the battles of West Point, Mechanicsville, Gaines' Mills, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, Bull Run, Crampton's Pass, South Mountain, Antietam, Frederickburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Sander's House, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Winchester and Fisher's Hill. Mustered out Oct. 19, 1864. Bridgewater furnished one man for this battery.

Benjamin F. Winslow Private; son of Kenelon; born Nov. 17, 1823; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 28, 1861. Discharged for disability, Dec. 15, 1862; died at Bridgewater, April 4, 1864; buried at Elmwood, Mass.

FIRST REGIMENT Mass. HEAVY ARTILLERY

This regiment was organized as the Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry, and was recruited in Essex County. On the 1st of January, 1862, in accordance with orders from the War Department, it was changed to a regiment of heavy artillery; it served in the Army of the Potomac, and was engaged as follows: Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Tolopotomy, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Strawberry Plain, Deep Bottom, Poplar Spring Church, Boydton Road, Hatche's Run, Duncan's Run, Vaughn's Road. Bridgewater furnished two men for this regiment.

Enoch Pratt Private, Co, M; son of Anthony; born Oct. 4, 1843; mustered into United States service, for three years, Aug. 14, 1862. Discharged at expiration of service, July 8, 1864.

William D. Burtch Private, Co. M; son of Stanton; born May 20, 18[numbers missing]; mustered into the United States service, for three years, March 3. 1862; discharged, to re-enlist, March 30, 1864. Discharged Aug. 16, 1865; died in Providence, R.I., Sept. 19, 1879; buried at Jenning's Hill, Bridgewater.

FIRST REGIMENT MASS. CAVALRY

This regiment was organized, and went into Camp Birgham, on the 9th of September, 1861, and left the State, by battalions, on the 25th, 27th, and 29th of December, 1861. The regiment was mustered out June 26, 1865. It was engaged in the following battles: Poolsville, South Mountain, Antietam, Frederickburg, Chancellorsville, Brandy Station, Aldie, Upperville, Gettysvurg, Williamsport, Culpepper, Auburn, Todds' Tavern, Fortifications of Richmond, Vaughn's Road, St. Mary's Church, Cold Habor and Bellfield. The following Bridgewater men served in this regiment:

John H. Leonard Corporal, Co. I; son of ------, born------; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Sept. 14, 1861; transferred to Co. I, Fourth Mass. Cavalry. Discharged at experation of service, Sept. 24, 1864

Giles R. Alexander Private, Co. I; son of ------, born -------; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Sept. 14, 1861; discharged, to re-enlist, Dec. 31, 1863; transferred to Fourth Mass. Cavalry. Discharged Nov. 14, 1865.

Martin Eagan Private, Co. I; son of John, born ----, 1833; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Oct. 9, 1861; transferred to Co. I, Fortieth Mass. Cavalry; discharged, to re-enlist Dec. 31, 1863. Discharged at experation of service, July 2, 1865.

Ambrose Copeland Private, Co. K; son of Ralph; born Jan. 8, 1827; mustered into the United States service, for three years, March. 18, 1862; transferred to Co. K, Fourth Mass. Cavalry. Discharged at experation of service, Oct. 4, 1864; died Dec. 17, 1878; buried at Taunton, Mass.

Hiram M. Wheeler Private, Co. I; son of Eli, born in Hillsboro', N.H., June 11, 1828; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Oct. 19, 1861. Discharged for disability, Nov. 20, 1861.

Roscoe Tucker Private, Co. I; son of Samuel; born Jan. 28, 1838; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Oct. 23, 1861; transferred to Fourth Mass. Cavalry; taken prisoner in Florida, in March, 1864. Died at Florence, S.C., Jan. 29, 1865.

Rufus H. Willis Private, Co. I; son of Rufus, born March 11, 1838; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Sept. 11, 1861; transferred to Co. I, Fourth Mass. Cavalry; discharged, to re-enlist, Jan. 1, 1864; promoted to second lieutenant, Jan. 1, 1865. Discharged June 15, 1865. Willis was present at the surrender of Gen. Lee at Appomatox, being on the staff of Maj.-Gen. John Gibbon, and had charge of a party of cavalry, who went into the Confederate lines and collected battle flags, seventy-three in number.

CHAPTER II

On the 4th day of July, 1862, the President of the United States issued an order for 300,000 men, to serve for three years during the war. The quota for Massachusetts was 15,000 men. July 7, General Order No. 26, was issued by Gov. Andrew, calling for that number to form new regiments, and also to fill up the ranks of the regiments already in the field. At this time the Thirty-Second, Thirty-Third, Thirty-Fourth, and Thirty-Fifth regiments were being recruited in the State; they were filled and sent to the seat of war, and also the Thirty-Sixth, Thirty-Seventh, Thirty-Eighth, Thirty-Ninth, Fortieth, Forty-First, Forty-Second, Fifty-Fourth, and Fifty-Fifth regiments. The necessity of filling the quota of the State, in the shortest possible time, was strongly impressed on the people, both by the President and the Governor. To illustrate the interest felt by the people to recruit and send forward men, we would state that the Adjutant-General of the State, wrote over five hundred letters, in answer to letters received from different parts of the State, in regard to recruiting and matters connected with the army; among otherss was one written on the 10th of July, to our venerable townsman, Hon. Artemas Hale. He says: "The term of enlistment is for three years, or the end of the war, which I think we may see before winter comes in, if we only prepare now to send on our quota. I have great encouragement; the towns are taking hold in great spirit; some of them already furnished their quotas. The President is extremely anxious to have the Governor forward our Massachusetts men; we want to be first in this, as at the beginning." A town meeting was called July 17, 1862, and the following vote passed: Voted: "That the town of Bridgewater will raise thirty-six volunteers for the war, as her share of the number called for by the Governor, in his recent Order No. 26, and to pay to each volunteer the sum of one hundred and sixty dollars, as soon as sworn into the service of the United States; provided, he enlist within sixty days." The men enlisting under this call served in the following regiments:

THIRTY-THIRD REGIMENT Mass. Volunteers

This regiment was mustered into the United States service, Aug. 13, 1862, and left the State Aug. 14 for Washington, and joined the Army of the Potomac, and was assigned to the 11th Corps, with which it remained till Sept. 24, 1863, when it was ordered to join the Army of the Cumberland, then near Bridgeport, Ala. The regiment remained in this army till its discharge from the service. It was with Gen. Sherman in his grand March to the Sea. It took part in the following battles: Gettysburg, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, and the battles of Gen. Sherman's Grand Army. The following men from Bridgewater served in this regiment:

John L. Locke Sergeant, Co. I; son of William S.; born Fe. 20, 1841, and at the time of enlistment was a student in the Normal School; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 6, 1862; promoted commissary sergeant of regiment, Apr. 3, 1863; promoted to first lieutenant, Sept. 27, 1864. Discharged at expiration of service, June 11, 1865.

Sumner Keith Private, Co. K; son of Solomon, born Feb. 17, 1826; mustered into United States service, for three years, Aug.1 2, 1862; wounded May 29, 1864, near Dallas, Ga. Discharged by order of the War Department, May 18, 1865.

Sidney Keith Private, Co. K; son of Solomon (and nephew of Sumner, who was in the same company); born June 2, 1844; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug.12, 1862. Discharged at expiration of service, June 11, 1865.

Calvin M. Perkins Private, Co. I; son of Calvin, born in Plymouth, Mass., July 18, 1839; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 5, 1862. Died at Lookout Mountain Hospital, Tenn., of chronic diarrhoea, July 22, 1864.

THIRTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT Mass. Volunteers

This regiment left Camp Stanton, Lynnfield, Aug. 26, 1862, for Baltimore, Md., where it remained till Nov. 10, 1862, when it sailed for New Orleans, on steamer Baltie. Remained in this department till July 20, 1864, when it embarked on steamer Karnak, for Washington, D.C., where it joined the Army of the Shenandoah, under Gen. Sheridan. Remained in this department till Jan. 13, 1865, when it was ordered to Savannah, Ga..; went on board steamer Oriental, and arrived at Savannah on the 22d. Was ordered to North Carolina, March. 7, and remained in that State till June 30, 1865, when it was sent to Boston, where it arrived July 6. The next morning it went into camp at Gallop's Island, Boston Harbor. July 13, paid off and discharged; after which the regiment, by invitation of the City of Cambridge, marched to that city, and received a glorious welcome home. The regiment took part in the following battles: Cane River, Mansma, Port Hudson, Opequan, Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek. The following men from Bridgewater served in this regiment:

Albert Harden Corporal, Co. D; son of Jabez; born Feb. 22, 1842; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 22, 1862. Discharged for diability at Mower Hospital, Philadelphia, Penn., May 25, 1865.

Arthur Byrnes Private, Co. D; son of Thomas, born in Lakeville, Mass., July 20, 1833; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug.2 2, 1862; promoted corporal, Oct. 8, 1862; sergeant, Sept. 1, 1863; first sergeant, June 7, 1864 but was not mustered, on account of the regiment being so reduced in numbers. Mustered out at expiration of service, July 11, 1865.

Alvin Conant Private, Co. E; son of Seth W.; born Sept. 17, 1846; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 22, 1862; wounded at battle of Opequan, Va., Sept. 19, 1864; discharged at Hilton Head, by order of the War Department, June 28, 1865. Died at Bridgewater, Mass., May 3, 1870; buried at cemetery on Conant Street, Bridgewater.

Woodbridge Bryant Private, Co. E; son of Sally Bryant; born Oct. 29, 1841; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 22, 1862. Died at Carrollton, near New Orleans, La., of typhoid fever, Jan. 14, 1863.

Edwin A. Hayward Private, Co. I; son of David L,; born Jan. 17, 1844; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 21, 1862. Died Aug. 21, 1863, at Church Hospital, Baton Rouge, La.

Benjamin W. Price Private, Co. E; son of Benjamin H.; born Aug. 16, 1834; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 22, 1862; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, April 30, 1863. Discharged April 18, 1864; died at Bridgewater, April 26, 1870, buried at Easton, Mass.

Philo Carver Private, Co. E; son of John, born May 4, 1838; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 22, 1862. Died at Baton Rouge, La., of chronic diarrhoea, Sept. 14, 1863.

Gransville Hartwell Private, Co. E; son of Charles, born April 12, 1843; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 22, 1862. Discharged for disability, Feb. 17, 1863.

Maurice M. Keith Private, Co. E; son of William; born Feb. 5, 1833; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 22, 1862; promoted corporal, July 1, 1863. Died at New Orleans, of chronic diarrhoea, July 19, 1864.

Frank E. Lee Private, Co. D; son of James E.; born Oct. 14, 1845; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 20, 1862. Discharged for disability at Opelonsas, La., May 3, 1863; died at Bridgewater, Mar. 6, 1864; buried at Mt. Prospect Cemetery.

Charles H. Nesmith Private, Co. E; son of -------, born -------; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 22, 1862. Discharged at experation of service, June 3, 1865.

Uriah Phelps Private, Co. E; son of -------, born Sept. 20, 1803; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 22, 1862. Discharged Sept. 15, 1862.

Henry W. Price Private, Co. D; son of Benjamin H.; born July 19, 1844; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 20, 1862. Discharged for disability, Nov. 20 1863.

Israel Richmond

Private, Co. E; son of Enoch; born Aug. 24, 1828; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 22, 1862; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, April 10. 1864. Discharged.

James Brennon Private, Co. E; son of -------; born -------, mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 22, 1862; wounded at battle of Opequan, Va., Sept. 19, 1864. Discharged at expiration of service, June 30, 1865.

V. Justin Keith Private, Co. I; son of Vassel; born Dec. 5, 1848; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 1, 1862. Discharged for disability, Sept. 11, 1862.

James L. Keith Private, Co. D; son of Howe; born Sept. 26, 1846; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 20, 1862; promoted corporal, Sept. 1, 1863; sergeant, March 4, 1864. Discharged at experation of service, June 30, 1865; lost at sea, off Cape Hatteras, Apr. 29, 1877, in schooner G. P. Pomroy, Capt. Bryant.

Richard Welch Private, Co. I; son of ------; born ------; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 21, 1862. Discharged at expiration of service, July 1, 1865.

THIRTY-NINTH REGIMENT Mass. Volunteers

This regiment left Camp Stanton, Boxford, Sept. 6, 1862, for Washington, and joined the Army of the Potomac, with which it remained during its term of service, and took part in the following battles: Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Tolopotomy, Bethesda Church, Petersburg, Weldon Railroad, Dobney's Mills, Gravelly Run, and Five Forks. Mustered out June 2, 1865. The following men, from Bridgewater, served in this regiment:

Nathan Mitchell Private, Co. F; son of Bela; born June 26, 1841; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 22, 1862. Died at Poolsville, Md., of congestion of the lungs, Sept. 26, 1862; buried at Mt. Prospect Cemetery, Bridgewater.

Edward Mitchell Private, Co. F; son of Edward; born Oct. 30, 1842; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 22, 1862. Discharged for disability, Oct. 18, 1868.

Jesse H. Jewett Private, Co. F; son of Thomas G.; born Oct. 9, 1840; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 22, 1862; discharged, for promotion, Dec. 19, 1863; commissioned second lieutenant, in the Seventy-Seventh Regiment, U.S. Colored Troops; promoted first lieutenant, March 8, 1864, and served as aid-de-camp on staff of Generals Hurlburt, Banks, Canby, and T. W. Sherman. Discharged June 14, 1866.

Lucius Crooker Private, Co. F; son of Benjamin; born Nov. 18, 1838; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 22, 1862; discharged, for promotion, Dec. 16, 1863; commissioned first lieutenant, in Seventy-Seventh Regiment, U.S. Colored Troops. Discharged in Dec., 1866.

FORTIETH REGIMENT Mass. Volunteers

This regiment left Camp Stanton, Lynnfield, Sept. 8, 1862, for Washington, D.C.; remained in this department till April 15, 1863, when it was ordered to Suffolk, Va. On the 7th of August the regiment embarked on steamer for Charlestown, S.C., and remained near that place till about Feb. 4, 1864, when it was ordered to Florida, having been organized as mounted infantry. About March 24, they were re-organized as infantry, and sailed from Hilton Head for the Army of the James, then near Gloucester Point, and on the 1st of June joined the Army of the Potomac, where it remained till March 1865, when it was ordered to White House Landing, to make a base of supplies for Gen. Sheridan. Left this place on the 18th of March, and arrived at Richmond, Va., April 8; remained near that city till June 17, when it was ordered home. Mustered out June 30, 1865. The regiment took part in the following battles: Blackwater, Bombardment of Sumpter and Wagner, Siege of Charleston, Oulster, Cedar Creek, Ten Mile Run, Jacksonville, Drury's Bluff, Coal Harbor, Fort Harrison, Fair Oaks, and the several battles before Petersburg and Richmond. Bridgewater furnished the following men for this regiment:

Freeman Jones Private, Co. E; son of Samuel; born March 27, 1827; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 22, 1862. Discharged at expiration of service, June 30, 1865.

Oreb F. Mitchell Enlisted as private, but was mustered as first lieutenant in Co. E, Aug. 20, 1862; promoted captain, Nov. 7, 1863; wounded, and lost his left arm in battle at Drury's Bluff, Va., May 16, 1864. Discharged on account of said wounds, Oct. 25, 1864. (See Third Regiment, three months' men).

Nahum Leonard, Jr. Private, Co. I; son of Nahum; born Sept. 24, 1825; mustered into the United States service, for three years, Aug. 31, 1862; commissioned and mustered second lieutenant, March 23, 1864; transferred to Fifty-Eighth Regiment, April, 1863. (See Fifty-Eighth Regiment).

CHAPTER III

The call of July 4, 1862, was not more than half filled, when President Lincoln issued an order, of the 4th of August, 1862, for 300,000 more men, to serve for nine months. These men were to be raised "by draft, in accordance with orders from the War Department, and the laws of several States." A town meeting was held, Aug. 26, to raise volunteers under this call, instead of waiting for the draft, and it was voted that a committee of seven be chosen by the town, to take in charge the business of raising the number of volunteers necessary; that they use all lawful means to this object, and that the treasurer pay all necessary expenses attending the same; also to pay a bounty of one hundred and fifty dollars to each volunteer, who shall enlist to the credit of the town for nine months' service. The committee chosen at this meeting was F.D. King, Ed. W. Bassett, Nathan Fobes, Almansor Osborne, Lewis Holmes, and Holden W. Keith. The result of the action of the town, at this time, was the enlistment of a large part of Co. K, Capt. Samuel Bates, in the Third Regiment Mass. Volunteers, Col. S. P. Richmond, which was then being organized, for nine months' service, at Camp Joe Hooker, Lakeville, Mass.

THIRD REGIMENT Mass. Volunteers

This regiment was recruited at Camp Joe Hooker, and was mustered into the United States service, Sept. 22, 1862; left camp, Oct. 22, 1862, for Boston, where it embarked on steamers Merrimac and Mississippi, with the Fifth and Forty-Fourth Mass. regiments, for Newberne, N.C., where it arrived, Oct. 22, and reported to Gen. Foster. The regiment remained in this department during its term of service. In giving its history, we can do no better than copy the following from Col. Richmond's report to the Adjutant-General of the State: "Oct. 30, two companies detached for picket duty, at Newport barracks, remaining there more than a month, during which time they made an expedition to Peltier's Mills, and also came to Newberne, as reinforcements, on the night of Nov. 11. Nov. 5, thirty-five men sent to do picket duty at Creek No. 1; that station was picketed by the Third Regiment more than three months. Nov. 30, Co. I detached for garrison duty at Plymuth, N.C., where they remained nearly five months, having an engagement with the enemy, and losing two men killed, serveral men wounded, and fourteen taken prisoners. Dec. 11, the regiment started on the expedition to Goldsboro'; this expedition lasted eleven days, and the troops marched more than one hundred and fifty miles. The regiment took part in the battles of Kinston, Whitehall, and Goldsboro', and, by order of Gen. Foster, had those names incribed on it banner. The regiment was complimented, at the last-named battle, by its brigade commander, for its bravery in tearing up the railroad track while under the fire of the enemy, and its steadiness in supporting Belger's and Morrison's batteries, while repelling the brilliant charge of the rebels, under Gen. Pettigrew, and also for its coolness while re-crossing the creek, which had been flowed by the enemy. Jan. 14, 1863, regiment attached to Jourdan's Brigade, with which it remained during the remainder of its term of service. It had now gained an excellent reputation for drill and discipline. Gen. Foster says: "The Third Massachusetts is always ready for duty;" and Gen. Jourdan says: "The Third Massachusetts always obeys orders, and performs all its duty promptly and without grumbling." March 6, the regiment went with Gen. Prince's division, on an expedition to Onslow and Jones counties, occupying five days. April 8, joined a column under Gen. Spinola; made a forced march to Blont's Creek; had an engagement with the enemy, and returned to Newberne on the 16th. April 16, joined Gen. Prince's division, and marched to Coir Creek, and remained six days, during which time it had several skirmishes with the rebels; it was this movement, combined with a movement by another column, on the other side of the Neuse River, that caused the enemy to evacuate Washington, N. C., and thus releease the Forty-Fourth Mass. Regiment from their very uncomfortable position. June 6, escorted the Forty-Fourth Regiment to the depot, they being about to depart for home. June 11, being ordered to Boston, the regiment left Newberne; three companies, with the sick, went on board the Tillie, at Newberne, and seven companies went by rail to Morehead City, and there embarked on board the steamer S.R. Spaulding. The regiment was escorted to the depot by the One Hundred and Fifty-Eighth New York, and the band of the Forty-Sixth Massachusetts, Gen. Foster and Gen. Jourdan reviewing the regiment as it passed. Arrived in Boston June 16, and met with an enthusiastic reception. Were escorted to the Common by the Forty-Fourth Regiment and the Massachusetts Rifle Club. Gov. Andrew being absent, Adjt.-Gen. Schouler reviewed the regiment, as it passed the State House. At one o'clock too the cars at the Old Colony depot for Camp Joe Hooker, but were furloughed on the cars, being ordered to report at camp, June 22. A public reception was given to Co. K, on Saturday, the 10th inst., at the Agricultural Hall, by citizens of Bridgewater, East and West Bridgewater. The company met at the Town Hall, Bridgewater, and were escorted to the Fair Grounds by the Bridgewater Cornet Band, under the marshalship of Dr. Asa Millett, where 1,200 of 1,500 people had assembled to receive them. For the gratification of their friends, the soldiers spent about half an hour in drilling. At about half-past two o'clock, after stacking arms, the company was drawn up in front of the judge's stand, on the track, to listen to the speech of welcome. The President of the day, James Howard, Esq., of West Bridgewater, after stating the object of the meeting, introduced Hon. B.W. Harris, of East Bridgewater, who, in an appropriate speech in behalf of the citizens, welcomed the soldiers on their return home. A procession was then formed, which marched to the hall, to partake of a collation, which had been prepared by the ladies of the several towns. After the repast, the company adjourned to the upper hall to listen to speeches. This hall, as well as the lower one, was tastefully decorated with flags and pendants, under the direction of Mr. Thomas Hooper. The soldiers occupied seats directly in front of the speakers, and were here presented each with a bouquet of flowers by the school children, the presentation speech having been made by one of the young ladies. Speeches were made by Hon. John A. Shaw, Hon. Benjamin W. Harris, and others. Later in the afternoon, Maj. Morrisey entered the hall, and taking his seat on the platform, was received with great applause, Co. K giving him three hearty cheers. He was then introduced, and addressed the soldiers. The entertainment was closed by singing "America" by the whole audience, under the direction of Mr. Wilde. The reception was in all respects a success, and will be remembered with pleasure by all who joined in it. The following Monday the company joined the regiment at camp, and were mustered out of the service by Capt. J.K. Lawrence, U.S.A., and were dismissed by a complimentary and affecting order from the colonel.

The folloiwng members of the regiment were from Bridgewater:

Nathan Fobes Firstg Lieutenant, Co. K; son of Aretas; born Jan. 12, 1841

Samuel E. Hawes Sergeant, Co. K; son of Samuel; born April 19, 1837

Nahum Washburn, Jr. Corporal, C. K; son of Nahum; born July 30, 1839

Marcellus G. Howard Corporal, Co. K; son of Frank; born-----

Joseph C. Norton Fifer, Co. K; son of Thaxter; born Aug. 24, 1820 (See Fifty-Sixth Regiment)

Isaac R. Alden Drummer, Co. K; son of James S.; born May 31, 1844 (See Fifty-Sixth Regiment)

William S. Alden Private, Co. K; son of William, born Dec. 24, 1843

Horace Wentworth Private, Co. K; son of John; born Oct. 15, 1817

Horace E. Wentworth Private, Co. K; son of Horace; born Oct. 8, 1843

Lucian F. Wentworth Private, Co. K; son of Horace, born April 6, 1845

M. Lloyd Andrews Private, Co. K; son of Manasseh; born May 7, 1844

Caleb Alden Private, Co. K; son of Oliver, born Aug. 22, 1820

George D. Briggs Private, Co. K; son of Thomas C., born March 15, 1843

Hial Barney Private, Co. K; son of Jedeiah; born March 12, 1836

Francis T. Crafts Private, Co. K; son of Frederick; born Oct. 27, 1841

Newell F. Cushman Private, Co. K; son of Oliver, born ------

Seth W. Conant Private, Co. K; son of Seth; born March 15, 1822 (See Fifty-Eighth Regiment)

John Holmes Private, Co. K; son of Howland; born Oct. 8, 1824

Edwin Hayward Private, Co. K; son of Charles; born April 10, 1840

Beza Hayward Private, Co. K; son of Otis; born -------

William V. Hinsman Private, Co. K; son of ------; born ------

Arthur Hooper Private, Co. K; son of Thomas; born May 18, 1843; promoted to regimental commissary sergeant, Oct. 28, 1862. (See Fifty-Eighth Regiment)

George T. Keith Private, Co. K; son of Thomas M; born Feb. 4, 1843.

Francis D. King Private, Co. K; son of Artemas; born May 21, 1823

Hosea Kingman Private, Co. K; son of Philip D.; born Aug. 11, 1843; detailed on signal service in December, 1862, and served at Newberne, N.C., and also in South Carolina. Mustered out with the regiment.

Edgar D. Keith Private, Co. K; son of John A.; born Oct. 25, 1828

William T. Murphy Private, Co. K; son of Thomas; born Jan. 3, 1843 (See Fifty-Eighth Regiment)

E. Herbert Ripley Private, Co. K; son of Molbry; born Nov. 4, 1839

Samuel Jones Private, Co. K; on of Samuel; born April 16. 1823. Died at Newberne, N.C., May 26, 1863; buried at Hillside Cemetery, Bridgewater, Mass.

Dexter M. Sturtevant Private, Co. K; son of Sylvanus; born Aug. 9, 1823

John P. Townsend Private, Co. K; son of Jeremiah; born Oct. 23, 1836 (See Fifty-Eighth Regiment)

John A. Winslow Private, Co. K; son of John B.; born Nov. 26, 1837 (See Fifty-Eighth Regiment)

Nathan H. Washburn Private, Co. K; son of Asel; born Dec. 31, 1835

John M. Washburn Private, Co. K; son of Asel; born May 4, 1843

Alfred H. Perkins Private, Co. K; son of Solomon; born Oct. 12, 1830

Fred. A. Fuller Private, Co. K; son of Ebenezer; born Aug. 30, 1845, at Halifax, Mass. Died at Newberne, N.C., Dec. 1, 1862

Francis M. Lambert Private, Co. A; son of ------; born ------- Discharged for disability, May 27, 1863

Zacheus Lambert Private, Co. A; son of ------; born ------ (Fuller and the Lamberts came from Halifax.)

Almanzor Osborne Private, Co. A; son of Willard; born May 29, 1841

Under General Order No. 26, calling for nine months' men, were raised the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, Forty-Third, Forty-Fouth, Forty-Fifth, Forty-Sixth, Forty-Seventh, Forty-Eighth, Forty-Ninth, Fifieth, Fifty-First, Fifty-Second, Fifty-Third regiments, and the Eleventh Battery.

FOURTH REGIMENT Mass. Volunteers

This regiment served in the three months' service, and re-organized under Col. Henry Walker, at Camp Joe Hooker, Lakeville, and on the 17th of December, 1862, was ordered to join Gen. Banks, in the Department of the Gulf. Left camp Dec. 27, and arrived in New York on the 28th. After waiting nearly a week in New York, seven companies, and part of another, sailed on the ship George Peabody, Jan. 3, and arrived at New Orleans, Feb. 7, 1863; then proceeded to Carrolton, and landed on the 13th, having been on board ship forty-seven days. The remainder of the regiment arrived soon after. It remained in this department during its term of service, and took part in the battles at Port Hudson, and was mustered out, Aug. 28, 1863, having been in the service over eleven months. The following men from Bridgewater served in this regiment:

Lysander W. Mitchell Private, Co. C; son of Simeon; born May 17, 1844; mustered into the United States service, for nine months, Sept. 23, 1862. Died from sun stroke, at Port Hudson, July 31, 1863.

William Mitchell Private, Co. C; son of Simeon; born Feb. 4, 1834; mustered into the United States service, for nine months, Sept. 23, 1862; mustered out Aug. 28, 1863. Died at Bridgewter, Mass., Jan. 8, 1866. He was sick with measles while in the service, and never fully recovered his health; buried at Hillside Cemetery, Bridgewater.

FORTY-THIRD REGIMENT Mass. Volunteers

This regiment was recruited from what was genearlly known as the "Tiger Regiment," and was organized at Camp Meigs, Readville, Mass. Left camp, Oct. 24, 1862, for Newberne, N.C., where it remained during its term of service, and was engaged at Kinston and Whitehall. Mustered out July 21, 1863. Bridgewater furnished one man for this regiment:

James W. Lee Private, Co. E; son of James E.; born Nov. 4, 1838; mustered into the United States service, for nine months, Sept. 2, 1862. Discharged July 21, 1863; died at Bridgewater, May 14, 1868; buried at Mt. Prospect Cemetery.