SERGEANT WILLIAM JAMES BABCOCK; ARMY

DOB/DOD: April 8, 1841 (Griswold, CT) – October 29, 1897 (South Kingstown, RI); 56 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Phebe E. Gould (1845-1900).CHILDREN: Six sons, Alexander G. (1866-1869), William T. (1870-1956), James H. (1873-1919), John D. (1878-1903), Elmer E. (1880-1919), and Harry W. (1883-1912).CHILDREN: Two daughters, Abby L. (1868-1869) and Carrie A. (1875-1907).ENLISTMENT: June 5,Continue reading “SERGEANT WILLIAM JAMES BABCOCK; ARMY”

BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN BRECKINRIDGE BABCOCK; ARMY

DOB/DOD: February 7, 1843 (New Orleans, LA) – April 26, 1909 (* at sea); 66 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Blandina P. Stanton (1850-1917) on May 18, 1875, in Stonington, Connecticut.CHILDREN: Three sons, Conrad S. [Brigadier General, Army] (1876-1950), John F. (1879-1911), and Franklin [Brigadier General, Army] (1885-1972).ENLISTMENT: May 29, 1862, in New York City.DISCHARGE: RetiredContinue reading “BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN BRECKINRIDGE BABCOCK; ARMY”