Biographical Information
(researched by Linda M. F. Welch, March, 2008)

Arms, Edwin Herbert - Drummer Born in Brattleboro (Windham Co) Vt. 8 Sept., 1838, son of Hinsdale & Theda (Butterfield) Arms. The Arms family were early settlers of Brattleboro. Ed's older brother, Robert Bruce Arms joined up with Co "B" of the 16th Vermont and had distinguished service. There was only a few years' difference between them, and the parents thought one son in war was enough. But Edwin was determined to serve his Country. He enlisted from Brattleboro at the age of 23 on 3 Sept., 1861 and mustered in 21 Sept., 1861. He was a drummer. He mustered out 9 Aug., 1862. He married 1st, 2 June, 1864, Felicia Larissa Wilcox. She d. 9 May, 1868. He m. 2nd, 3 Nov., 1870, Myra Goodeve. She d. 27 April, 1875. He moved to Wellington South, Guelph Town near Toronto in Ontario, Canada. In 1920, Edwin (age 81) was living at 215 North Kenilworth Avenue, Eagle Rock, California with his 2nd wife Alice M. (b. Canada, age 65), and their daughter Alice L. (b. Canada age 38). Edwin d. in

Campbell, Henry - Musician (b. Vt., 1824). He enlisted from Rockingham at the age of 37 on 3 Sept., 1861 and mustered in at Brattleboro, 21 Sept., 1861. He mustered out 9 Aug., 1862 (nothing further known)

Chandler, Frank Hilton - Musician. (b. West Randolph, Vt., 13 Feb., 1836, son of William Brown & Electa (Owen) Chandler of Pomfret, Connecticut, Hanover, NH, and West Randolph, Vt.) Frank, one of thirteen children of his parents, learned how to play at least six musical instruments in his youth. He was a dedicated member of the singing schools in his hometown when growing up. He learned the trade of manufacturing church organs in Bellows Falls, Vt. where he was living from 1853 to 1861. That year, the war broke out and Vermont called for volunteers. He enlisted from Rockingham (Windham Co) Vt. at the age of 25 years on 3 Sept., 1861 He mustered in at Brattleboro, 21 Sept., 1861. He mustered out 9 Aug., 1862. After his service he went to Springfield, Massachusetts where he worked as an inspector in the ordnance department there. Later he was an inspector in the New York City office. Here he served until the end of the war. In April, 1869, Frank and his brother Albert established a piano-forte, piano, and music-ware sales rooms, adjoining the Academy of Music in Brooklyn, NY (begun in 1859) and the Brooklyn Library. His business was located at 172 Montague Street, representing especially the Chickerings. He built up a large trade. He also produced handbooks of music and musicians. He m. 28 Aug., 1872, Narcissa Davis (b. Milford, NH). Narcissa was a successful schoolteacher of music in a private school for young ladies in New York City several years before her marriage. They had one son, Frank Wadleigh Chandler (b. New York City, 16 June, 1873), who was a writer and professor of literature and history at the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, NY. Frank lived with his family at 177 South Oxford Street in Brooklyn. Much more about Frank and the Chandler Family can be found at the Randolph, Vt. Historical Society.

Child, Myron - Musician. (b. Coventry, Vt., 3 Aug., 1834, son of Joel & Electa (Colling) Child). He enlisted at the age of 27 years from Rockingham, Vermont, 3 Sept., 1861. He was mustered in at Brattleboro, 21 Sept., 1861. He mustered out with the rest of the band, 9 Aug., 1862. He married 14 Sept., 1861, Sophia A. Spaulding When the 1870 census was taken, Myron and his wife Sophia were residents of Springfield, Massachusetts. Myron was 35 years old and employed as a wood turner. He owned his own home valued at $3,500 and had additional personal property valued at $500. In 1880, the family had moved to Topeka (Shawnee County) Kansas, where Myron worked as a machinist. In 1900, Myron (age 65) had a second wife named Eliza (b. England), were still living in Topeka on East 6th Street. (Children: Frank E., b. Vt. 4 May, 1866); Benetta M. (b. Mass. 10 May, 1877); John M. (b. Oct., 1879); and Dorothy "Dott" E. (b. May, 1882).

Cooper, Henry A. - Musician. (b. Vt. 1839) He enlisted from Rockingham, Vt. at the age of 22 years, 3 Sept., 1861. He mustered in at Brattleboro, Vt., 21 Sept., 1861. He mustered out with the band, 9 Aug., 1862. (nothing further).

Higgins, Ira S. - Musician. (b. Newfane, Vt. July, 1835, son of Edson & Mary (Bruce) Higgins) He was 26 years old when he enlisted for service in Brookline, Vermont, 3 Sept, 1861. He was mustered in at Brattleboro, 21 Sept., 1861. He was mustered out 23 June, 1862. He m. 1861, Betsey F. (b. Dec., 1839). His brother was Alvin Granby Higgins, who died of disease in New Orleans during the Civil War, 9 Dec., 1863. When the 1870 census was taken, Ira was 34 years old and working in the organ factory in Brattleboro. His was renting a home and has personal property valued at $1,400. His wife Betsey (age 29), was keeping house. In 1920, Ira Higgins (age 84) was a widower and living with a nephew Alvan G. Higgins in Brattleboro. Margaret was listed as a widow, living at 210 Second Street in Peoria, Illinois (1890-1).

Hill, Moses Barnes - Musician (b. Vt., 1821). (probably son of Isaac & Jemina (Barnes) Hill of Brandon). He enlisted at the age of 40 years from Brandon, Vermont, 9 Sept., 1861. He was mustered in at Brattleboro, 9 Sept., 1861. He mustered out with the Regimental Band, 9 Aug., 1862. He died before 1891. His widow Margaret D. Hill applied for a Widow's Pension from the state of Illinois, 4 May, 1891 (application #511399).

Kelley, Joseph B. - Musician. (b. Sutherland, Vt. 1835/6, son of Samuel & Lucinda (Loveland) Kelley) His mother came from a large family of 13 children. He enlisted from Brandon, Vermont at the age of 26 years, 9 Sept., 1861. He was married at the time, his wife Andrea was 20 years old. He was a carpenter living in Brandon. He was mustered in at Brattleboro, 21 Sept., 1861. He mustered out with the Regimental Band, 9 Aug., 1862. After the war Joe settled down in Brandon, Vt. and took up the occupation of furniture repairman. In 1870 he and Andrea (age 30), had a little house valued at $850. They had additional personal property valued at $500. One son was at home, George H. Kelley (age 8).

Merrill, Solomon Fellows - Musician / Bandmaster. (b. Shelburne Falls (Franklin County) Massachusetts, 22 April, 1820, son of Thaddeus & Achsah (Severance) Merrill). Solomon enlisted at the age of 40 years from Rockingham, Vermont on 3 Sept., 1861. He played the clarinet. He mustered in at Brattleboro, 21 Sept., 1861. He mustered out with the band, 9 Aug., 1862. He m. in Shelburne Falls, 10 Oct., 1844, Isabella Bardwell (b. Leyden, Mass., 8 Sept. 1826, dau. of Captain Hubbard B. & Lucinda (Bliss) Bardwell). When his service was complete, he moved back to Shelburne Falls, and later to Keene, NH, where he formed the Cheshire County Grange No. 131, and became its master. Solomon d. in Keene, NH, 14 Feb., 1898 (age 77 years, 10 months, 4 days). He was buried in the Greenlawns cemetery in Keene, NH.

Osgood, John S. - Musician. (b. Acworth, New Hampshire, 20 Oct., 1838, son of John & Roxanna (Gee) Osgood). John was credited as a soldier from Rockingham, Vermont. His mother died when he was ten years old. He was raised on the family farm by his father, brothers and sisters in Acworth. He was 21 years old in 1860 and working as a farm laborer for his father in Acworth. He was age 22 when he enlisted from Rockingham, Vermont, 3 Sept., 1861. He mustered in 21 Sept., 1861, and mustered out with the band, 9 Aug., 1862 (served 11 months and 5 days). He m. 1869, Nancy Maria Nichols (b. Acworth, NH, 1840, dau. of Benjamin & Mary (Smith) Nichols of Cambridge, Mass). In 1880, John's Acworth farm was valued at $2,000. He and Nancy had additional property valued at $600.00. John and Nancy were living in Acworth (Sullivan County) New Hampshire in 1880, farming. They had one daughter, Mabel M. Osgood (b. 1871). John applied for an invalid pension 20 Aug., 1882 (458,530). He died in 1882. His widow applied for her pension, 21 Nov., 1896. When the 1910 census was taken, Nancy (age 70), was living with her daughter Mabel and husband Edwin A. George in Acworth, NH.

Prentiss, Frederick "Fred" Leroy - Musician / drummer (b. Alstead, New Hampshire, Jan., 1841, son of Thomas Redington & Sophia R. (Thayer) Prentiss of Alstead and Westmoreland, NH). Fred was the only son by his father's second wife Sophia. His parents had two little girls after Fred was born. Both died in infancy. Fred enlisted for the 4th Vt. Regimental Band at Rockingham, Vt. when he was 21 years old, 3 Sept., 1861. He was mustered in at Brattleboro, 2 Sept., 1861. He mustered out with the rest of the band, 9 Aug., 1862. After the war, he moved back to Westmoreland, and worked with his father in paper manufacturing. His father came from Langdon, NH to Alstead about 1834. He and Fred built a paper mill upon the site of one that had been destroyed by fire in 1868. The second mill in "Paper Mill Village" burned to the ground in 1881. Fred m. - Gracia A. _____ (b. NH, 1846). (Children: Mary Susan Prentiss (b. Alstead, 1 May, 1865 ... d. 12 Oct., 1865) and Harry Elmore Prentiss (b. Alstead, NH, 16 Aug., 1866). By 1871, Gracia his first wife had died. Fred had inherited the paper manufactory in Alstead by the 1880 census. His father also had died and his mother Sophia (age 62) was living with him. Fred had m. 2nd, 1872, Ellen "Nellie Maria Clark (b. Easthampton, Mass., 10 April, 1853, dau. of Stillman Dexter & Lucy Ann (Paul) Clark). They had another daughter, Alice E. Prentiss (b. Alstead, 24 Oct., 1873). Fred served as the town clerk of Alstead in 1885. On 20 Feb., 1904, Fred applied for a invalid pension (App #1309089, Cert. #1079234). He d. in Alstead, NH, Jan., 1910. His widow Nellie applied for a widow's pension on his service, 8 Aug., 1910 (App# 947,024; Cert. 709332).

Rowe, Harry - Musician / Trombone (b. Bethel, Vt. Oct., 1836, son of Joseph & Laura Rowe,). When the 1850 census was taken, Harry's dad was farming a small place in Bethel valued at $600. Harry had two older sisters, Lavina and Clarissa, and a younger brother Lyman P. (b. Nov. 1838) Lyman served in the Civil War too. He was a member of Co. "E" of the 4th Vermont, and enlisted the same day his brother Harry did. Harry decided he did not want to be a farmer, and went to work as an apprentice for Simon Coy, the tin manufacturer in Bethel, where he was living in 1860. He traveled all around in bands playing the trombone before the war. He was 24 years old, and living with the Coy family when he enlisted for the 4th Vt. Regimental Band at Bethel, Vt. 3 Sept., 1861. He and Lyman were mustered in at Brattleboro, 2 Sept., 1861. Harry mustered out with the rest of the band, 9 Aug., 1862. Lyman was discharged disabled about six months later (24 Jan 1863). After the war ended and Harry went home to Bethel. He was married 1st in 1865 to Emma Evangeline Cox of Bethel, who was eight years his junior. She was born in Barnard, Vt., 1 Jan., 1845, dau. of Aurin & Hannah (Chamberlain) Cox). Harry took up the tin making business on his own in Bethel. On 11 July, 1892, Harry applied for a pension. (Invalid# 1121482, Certificate #932547). By 1900, he and Emma were living on Canal Street in Brattleboro, Vt. where Harry worked as a plumber. He also worked at the Estey Organ Company as a pipe fitter. Emma d. in Brattleboro, 1 Oct. 1903. Harry m. 2nd, 12 April, 1906, Pearl Agnes Potter of Aurora, Illinois. Harry d. of diabetes in Brattleboro, 18 Jan., 1909 (age 72). From his obituary: He served in the peninsular campaign and with the other members of the band was called into service at Lee's Mills. His trombone was shot out of his hands when he as passing through White Oak camp and he never recovered the instrument. When Colonel Samuel Pingree of the 3rd regiment, afterward governor of Vermont, was wounded at Lee's Mills, Mr. Rowe cared for him. He was one of the first members of the 1st regiment band of Brattleboro, and went with the band to 17 state musters and five trips to the White Mountains to play at tally-ho and coaching parades. He always went with the Vermont delegation to the national encampments of the Grand Army of the Republic. Mr. Rowe was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Rowe was superintendent of the Universalist Sunday school 21 years. The Masons attended the funeral in the Universalist Church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock."

Sherwin, Ransom - Musician. (b. Grafton, Vermont, 10 Nov. 1836, son of John M. & Elmira Sherwin). Ransom enlisted at Chester 3 Sept., 1861 at the age of 14 years. He was mustered in at Brattleboro, 21 Sept., 1861. He mustered out with the Band, 9 Aug., 1862. He re-enlisted in the Fifth Vermont 12 Sept., 1862, and was discharged 10 Aug., 1863. After the war, he went to work as a boot and shoe merchant in Chester. He m. 22 Nov., 1866, Sylvia Marion Tarbell of Chester (b. Chester, 22 Nov., 1846, dau. of Elijah D. & Abigail (Southwick) Tarbell). Sylvia taught schools in the primary grades most of her life. Both of them were active in the Chester Baptist Church and the youth group connected with it. In 1880, Ransom retired from active business and purchased a farm in the Popple Dungeon section of Chester from Bradley Frye and took up farming. He joined the Henry Post G.A.R. in Chester, and was active in the Masons, being a member of the Olive Branch. He also served his town as a volunteer fireman. He filed an invalid pension on his service 16 July, 1890 (App #837959; Cert #639338). Sylvia died in Chester at the age of 62 years, 15 Oct., 1908. The Women's Relief Corps of Chester wrote the following about Sylvia: "Whereas God in his infinite wisdom has removed from this Corps to the great Corps above, our beloved sister, Sylvia Sherwin, therefore be it Resolved. That we, members of the Henry Relief Corps No. 39, without questioning His wisdom, deplore our loss. Resolved. That the faithfulness and ability which she exercised in the aid of our order will be held in loving remembrance. Resolved. That the removal of such a life from among us leaves a vacancy and a shadow that will be deeply felt by all the sisters of this Corps. Resolved. That our sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to them and spread upon the record of the Corps, and as a testimony of respect and affection for our departed sister our charter be draped for thirty days. -Leila M. Edson, Frances L. Hunt, Roxy Abbott, -Committee." After Sylvia's death, Ransom's sister Susan Rowell took care of him and kept house for him Ransom was found dead in his house by his sister Susan on Sunday morning, 7 May, 1916 (age 80). [Children: Loyal Ethelbert Sherwin, b. Chester, 16 July, 1869, a lawyer he did not marry]

Sherwood, Alphon Corsander - Musician. (b. Cambria, NY, 16 Sept., 1831, son of Milton Harmon & Sylvia (Reeves) Sherwood). He lived in Cornwall, Vermont with his parents where his father worked the trade of a carpenter. In 1850, their home was valued at $200 when the census was taken. It was a small home, but in it lived a very large family. Alphon's elder brother Porter Nelson was still at home and working with his father. Younger siblings were Oliver, Erastus, Alma, Milton, Charles and Anna Sherwood. Also living with them was Grandmother Betsey Reeves who was then 68 years old. There were eleven people living in that house in 1850! Alphon enlisted for service when he was 30 years old from Middlebury, Vermont, 3 Sept., 1861. He was mustered in at Brattleboro, 21 Sept., 1861. He mustered out with the Regimental Band, 9 Aug., 1862. He m. 26 Dec., 1865, Elizabeth Cynthia "Lizzie" Noyes (b. Poultney, Vt. 1839, dau. of William Prince & Cynthia R. (Patterson) Noyes). Most of Alphon's family had begun the exodus from Vermont, and had immigrated to New York state. Many would later move on to Kenosha, Wisconsin. Alphon filed a land claim 2 March 1877, at the land office in Benson, Minnesota for a homestead of 160 acres in Stevens County, under the Act of 20 May, 1862. Alphon and Elizabeth were living in Moore (Stevens County) Minnesota Territory in July, 1875. Moore was located about 28- miles west, northwest of Minneapolis in Chippewa Indian territory. In 1880, Alphon (age 48) was self-employed as a carpenter living with his family in Hodges (Stevens County) Minnesota. His wife Elizabeth (age 41), and his three daughters, Anne, Betsey, and Edith were at home. Alphon applied for an Civil War Invalid Pension while living in Kenosha, Wisconsin, 11 Aug., 1890 (App #951469, Cert #992359). In 1900, Alphon was a widower, living at 206 Deming Street in Kenosha. In 1910, Alphon was 78 years old and retired. He was living in Kenosha, Wisconsin with his two daughters, both single: Anna N. (b. Vt. Feb., 1869, age 41, music teacher), and Bessie R. (b. Minnesota, Feb., 1873, age 37, music teacher). His daughter Edith M. (b. Feb., 1878) married Fernando M. Cleveland of Kenosha. A. C. Sherwood died and was buried in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Shuttleworth, George L. - Musician. (b. Sharon (Windsor County) Vermont, 2 Jan., 1831, son of Samuel & Laura (Benson) Shuttleworth). His father was an established lawyer in Sharon when the 1850 census was taken. George (age 18), was working for his dad as a law clerk. His father died unexpectedly in 1859. George enlisted from Royalton, Vermont at the age of 30 years, 3 Sept., 1861. He was mustered in at Brattleboro, Vt., 21 Sept, 1861. He Mustered out with the rest of his regimental band, 9 Aug., 1862. He m. Nov., 1868, Harriet "Hattie" Amelia Bailey (b. Newbury, Vt. 3 July, 1833, dau. of Jeffrey Amherst & Melissa (Stevens) Bailey). When the 1870 census was taken, George was 39 years old, working as a house painter, and living with his widowed mother, Laura in Sharon. He and Hattie and had two children, Laura (age 4), and Joseph King (age 1, b. 6 Jan. 1868). When the 1880 census of Royalton was taken, Mrs. Laura Shuttleworth (age 73), was living with Ira Maxham and his wife Deborah. Hattie d. 14 Oct., 1898. George died shortly after her. They are both buried in the Pine Hill cemetery in Sharon. Their surviving son Joseph moved to Brooklyn, New York.

Smith, Henry Christopher - Musician. (b. Barnard (Orange County) Vt. 23 Feb., 1841, son of Stillman Fordyce & Hannah (Taggart) Smith). He enlisted from Royalton, Vermont at the age of 20 years, 3 Sept., 1861. He mustered in with the band at Camp Holbrook at Brattleboro, 21 Sept., 1861. He was mustered out with the band, 9 Aug., 1862. He came home to Royalton, Vermont where he remained until 1868. He m. in Royalton, Vt., 8 Sept., 1864, Helen M. Fay (b. 13 June, 1842, dau. of Thomas Barnes & Hannah (Wolcott) Fay). In 1870, Henry and Helen were living in Williamsburg (Hampshire County) Massachusetts, where Henry was in partnership in the community of "Haydenville" with his brother-in-law, Chauncey W. Fay, retail merchants. They bought the store from C. D. Wait in 1858. In 1880, they still living in Williamsburg, where Henry was the sole proprietor of a retail store. They had one son, Nelson Fay Smith (b. Royalton, Vt. 6 Feb. 1866, m. Amy N. Boehme of Windsor; became a Congregational Minister). Also living with them in 1880, was Henry's mom, Hannah (age 59, widow). Henry was an ardent prohibitionist and one of Williamsburg's "Ten Men." He served as a selectman for many years. In 1900, Henry and Helen had been married 36 years and had one son. Living with them in Williamsburg was Helen's sister, Frances Adelaide (Fay) Shedd (b. Royalton, Vt., 19 April, 1844, age 56, widow of Chauncey Fay). Henry Smith d. in Williamsburg, Massachusetts, 19 Sept., 1903 (age 62).

Spaulding, Melville Cox - Musician (b. Chelsea (Orange County) Vermont, 4 May, 1842, son of Reverend Russell Holly & Lucinda (Leavitt) Spaulding). His father was a Methodist Minister. His mother was the daughter of Rev. Nehemiah Leavitt. Melville was raised in a high prided Christian family, and taught early how to read and write. He enlisted for service at the age of 19 years from Pittsfield, Vermont, 3 Sept., 1861. His father was preaching in Pittsfield at the time. He was mustered in with the band in Brattleboro at Camp Holbrook, 21 Sept., 1861. He was mustered out with the members of the Regimental Band, 9 Aug., 1862. He m. in Royalton, Vt. 10 June, 1862, Mary Charlotte Lamb (b. Stockbridge, Vt. 28 Feb., 1846, dau. of Isaac Sabine & Lydia Taylor (Avery) Lamb). Melville attended medical school at the University of Vermont where he graduated in 1865. In 1880, Melvin and Mary were living in Wilmot (Merrimack County) New Hampshire with their children. He had a general practice in medicine in town. Children at home were Josie Lydia (b. 18 July, 1865; age 13), Grace Lucinda (b. 24 Aug., 1868, age 11), Roy Herbert (b. 20 Aug., 1873, age 6), and Harry Russell (b. 29 May, 1875) age 5). When the 1900 census was taken Dr. Spaulding had moved to Ashland. His son Harry was married and had moved to the town previously. They lived right next door to each other. Dr. Spaulding and Mary took in their niece and nephew, Ralph (age 17) and Olive Lamb (age 20) who were both attending school. In 1910, the Doctor and Mary (both age 67), were living on North Main Street in Ashland (Grafton Co) NH, not far from their son Harry who was married and had two children. In 1920, Dr. Spaulding was a widower and 78 years old. He was living with his son Harry and family in Ashland, New Hampshire. Harry, at the time, was superintendent of the woolen mill in Ashland.

Stone, George H. - Musician. (b. Marlborough, NH, 21 Dec., 1825, son of John & Rebecca (Coolidge) Ward Stone). He enlisted at the age of 32 years from Rockingham, Vt., 3 Sept., 1861. He was mustered in to service at Brattleboro, 21 Sept., 1861. He mustered out with the band, 9 Aug., 1862. He learned the carpenter's trade at his hometown in Marlborough, NH with Mr. Burpee, who was a master carpenter. George's father was a captain in the militia company and a citizen of prominence in Marlborough. He had come to the town when a young boy with his father Deacon Eliphalet Stone, from Framingham, Massachusetts. George m. in Walpole, NH, Feb., 1866, Angeline Crawford Starkweather (b. Norwalk, Conn. 14 May, 1835, dau. of Joseph & Mary (Whitney) Crawford). She was a young widow of Ashley G. Starkweather, whom she married in Bellows Falls, Vt. 11 April, 1854, and whom died six years later 21 March, 1860. Angeline and George Stone were living in Rockingham, Vermont in 1870. He was a house carpenter by trade. Their home was valued at $2,000, and they had additional personal property valued at $1,200. In 1880, they were still in Rockingham. George applied for an Invalid Pension 17 Aug., 1883 (App #457623, Cert. #498152). He died January, 1900. Angeline applied for a Widow's Pension from Rockingham, 13 Aug., 1900 (App #725246, Cert #535621). When the 1920 census was taken, Angeline was still a widow, living in her own home at 5 Oak Street in Rockingham. She was renting a room out to George Morris (b. Maine, age 65, widower), who was working as a millwright at the paper mill. She died between 1921-1930 in Rockingham.

Straight, Abram B., Jr. - Musician (b. Bennington, Vermont, 2 May, 1840, son of Abram & Eunice (Davis) Straight). The Straight family descends in America from Henry Straight of Portsmouth, Rhode Island (1652-1728) Abram enlisted at the age of 21 years from his hometown, Manchester, Vt., 3 Sept., 1861. He mustered in with the band in Brattleboro, 21 Sept., 1861. He mustered out with the band, 21 Sept., 1861. He m. 1st in Wallingford, Vt., 20 Dec., 1862, Elsie Francisca Harrington (b. 4 March, 1844, dau. of Reuben & Isabanda Cole (Witherell) Harrington of Manchester). He deserted Elsie (according to her family) and they were divorced. They had two children together, but Elsie gave them her maiden name. [Fred H. Harrington, b. 20 Nov., 1863) and (Lulu I. Harrington (b. 18 Nov., 1865)]. In 1870, Abram had married a second time to Ellen M. (----) Straight (age 30). He lived with her in Grafton, Vermont when that census was taken. He was a harness maker employed by Lewis M. Barry of Grafton. What happened to his second wife, we are not certain. Abram was working a trade as harness maker in Chester, Vermont in 1880 for Mr. Booth. He was 40 years old, divorced with no spouse, mate, or children; and living with Henry Bishop Booth and his family in their home. Booth owned the harness shop. Abram m. 3rd 1882, Alice M. (b. NY, Aug., 1856). They had four children together (Frances E. b. Feb., 1884, Elsie M. b. May, 1888, Ned Bird, b. 5 Feb., 1894, and Alma N., b. April, 1896). In 1890, Abram was living in Ellsworth (Hancock County) Maine with his family. He suffered from rheumatism contracted while in the service, so he applied for an Invalid Pension 27 Aug, 1890 (App #930865; Cert #668832). He was accepted and received about $12 per month. When the 1900 census was taken, Abram and family were residents of Old Town, Maine, the community of the Penobscot Indians. The family lived in their own home Center Street. Abram was 59 years old and was still working as a harness maker. He died in Ellsworth, Maine, 28 June, 1909. Alice applied for a Widow's pension, 30 July, 1909 (App #912680; Cert #683236). Ned, who was a minor child when his father died, applied for a pension on Abram's service, 11 Feb., 1909. Alice moved with him later to Sandy Creek, New York where they were living in June, 1917. Ned died in Sandy Creek, April, 1973.

Swift, George Hawkins - Musician. (b. Manchester, Vt. 1841, son of Edward Bulkeley & Christina (Hawkins) Swift). George was eight years old in 1850, attending district school and working on his father's farm. His grandfather and grandmother Serenus Swift (age 75), and Rachel (Bulkeley) Swift (age 67), lived on the farm with them. Serenus Swift was a graduate of Dartmouth College in 1791, was a lawyer, and had a law office at the Elms House Place in Manchester. He argued an important debt case before the Vermont Supreme Court in 1810. Serenus lived to see the hundredth anniversary of the settlement of the town of Manchester. He died in 1865 (age 90). George and his brother Theodore helped take care of the farm and stock of animals. It was a hard work growing up. When George was 21 years old, he enlisted from his hometown, 3 Sept, 1861 for service as a band member. He was mustered in at Brattleboro, Vt., 21 Sept., 1861. He mustered out with the band, 9 Aug., 1862. He enlisted for a second time 31 Oct., 1863, as a private in Co. "F", 17th Vt. He was promoted sergeant, 27 Nov., 1864. He served until 14 July, 1865 when he was mustered out. He served for two years, seven months and thirteen days in total. When the 1870 census was taken Sergeant Swift was living with his widowed mother Christina (age 60) in Manchester. He was employed as a manufacturer of fishing rods. He m. - Ella A. B. _____ (b. Vt. 1850). When the 1880 census was taken, they were living in Manchester and George was a self-employed dentist. George applied for an Invalid's Pension in Manchester, 5 March, 1890 (App #773256; Cert. #872748). In 1890 he was listed on the Veterans' schedule. He was suffering from spinal afflictions contracted while in service. He died in Manchester, June, 1899. Ella applied for a Widow's Pension, 20 Sept., 1899 (App #705609; Cert. #667413). (Children: Marion B., b. 1877, died before 1910).

Wheeler, Henry Herbert - Musician. (b. Royalton, Vt., 6 Jan, 1842, son of Minot Jr. & Sarah Bigelow (Paige) Wheeler). He enlisted from his hometown at the age of 19 years on 3 Sept., 1861. He was mustered in with the band at Brattleboro, 21 Sept., 1861. He m. 1875, Georgianna Crouse (b. Tiffin, Ohio, Feb. 1856, dau. of Henry & Matilda Crouse). When the 1900 census was taken, Henry and Georgianna were living at 145 Monroe Street in Tiffin (Seneca County) Ohio. He was a real estate agent. They had no children. On 12 July, 1890, Henry applied for an Invalid Pension (App #862637, Cert #649508). His name was on the 1890 pension list of Tiffin living at 117 South Monroe Street. Henry died in Tiffin, Ohio before 1903. Georgianna applied for a Widow's pension at Tiffin, Ohio in 1903 (App # 784355; Cert # 556183). Georgianna and her mother lived together in Tiffin until Matilda's death, 27 Feb., 1916.

Willard, James R. - Musician. (b. NH, 1824). He enlisted at the age of 37 years from Rutland County, Vermont, 21 Sept., 1861. He mustered in with the regimental band at Camp Holbrook in Brattleboro, Vt. 21 Sept., 1861. He mustered out 14 July, 1862. He m. 1st in Keene, NH, 11 Sept., 1845, Caroline A. Taft of Keene, NH. They had two children, Lovell (b. Dec., 1847 .. d. in Keene, 28 Feb., 1853), and Samantha Malvina (b. Keene, 28 July, 1849). Caroline died of fever in Keene, NH, 22 Jan., 1854 (age 35). James moved to Rutland, Vermont. He served in the Civil War, and went back to Rutland. He m. 2nd Mary A. _____ (b. 1818). When the 1860 census was taken, they were living in Rutland City. He was a carpenter and their little house was valued at $600. In 1870 they were still residents of Rutland City, renting an apartment from Oscar Duncklee the butcher. When the 1880 census was taken, they were renting rooms at 199 Grove Street from Julia A. Keyes. James died May, 1889 (age 65). Mary filed for a Widow's pension while living in Rutland, (App #403861, Cert #271010).

See also a simple roster of the Fourth Infantry Band.