DOB/DOD: April 19, 1837 (Wolcottville, CT) – August 28, 1930 (Plymouth, MA); 93 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Caroline Southmayd (1840-1922)CHILDREN: Two sons, William S. II (1874-1901) and DeWitt (1876-1952). Two daughters, Mary C. (1867-1947) and Susan (1869-1958).ENLISTMENT: August 30, 1862, in North Stonington, ConnecticutCOMMISSIONED: November 1862DISCHARGE: Mustered out November 24, 1862FAMILY: Born to ReverendContinue reading “BREVET MAJOR WILLIAM STONE HUBBELL; ARMY”
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COLONEL SAMUEL BELTON HORNE; ARMY
DOB/DOD: March 3, 1843 (Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland *) – September 18, 1928 (Winchester, CT); 85 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Etta D. Bartlett Horne (1852-1930) in 1872.CHILDREN: One son, Frank B. (1873-1874). One daughter, Belle B. Horne Lawton (1872-1954).ENLISTMENT: April 22, 1861, in Winsted, ConnecticutDISCHARGE: Mustered out on November 17, 1864. * There are inconsistenciesContinue reading “COLONEL SAMUEL BELTON HORNE; ARMY”
QUARTERMASTER SERGEANT WILLIAM BEANEY HOOPER; ARMY
DOB/DOD: August 14, 1840 (Willimantic, CT) – January 16, 1870 (Caldera, Chile); 29 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Margaret L. Long (1817-1880) on October 14, 1863.ENLISTMENT: February 24, 1864, in Jersey City, New JerseyDISCHARGE: Mustered out on July 2, 1865 FAMILY: Born to John C.M. (1815-1894) and Mary A. Reed Hooper (1817-1880). One brother, GeorgeContinue reading “QUARTERMASTER SERGEANT WILLIAM BEANEY HOOPER; ARMY”
MAJOR WILLIAM BLISS HINCKS; ARMY
DOB/DOD: September 8, 1841 (Bucksport, ME) – November 7, 1903 (Bridgeport, CT); 62 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Mary L. Hart (1843-1890)CHILDREN: Three sons, Edward B. (1869-1890), William T. (1870-1931), and Robert (1875-1935).ENLISTMENT: July 22, 1862, in Connecticut.DISCHARGE: Mustered out on May 31, 1865, in Alexandria, Virginia. FAMILY: Born to John W. (1817-1875) and Sarah A.Continue reading “MAJOR WILLIAM BLISS HINCKS; ARMY”
PRIVATE FRANK HILL; MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: August 13, 1864 (Hartford, CT) – unknown date of deathMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedENLISTMENT: May 29, 1893, in New Haven, Connecticut OTHER: After his enlistment with the Marine Corps ended, he joined the Army and served with Company B, 5th Infantry, and Company E, 15th Infantry. Discharged September 1, 1903, for disability at Ordinance Barracks, Benicia,Continue reading “PRIVATE FRANK HILL; MARINE CORPS”
SERGEANT NATHAN E. HICKOK; ARMY
DOB/DOD: 1839 or 1840 * (Danbury, CT) – unknown date in 1864 #MARITAL STATUS: Unknown.ENLISTMENT: October 1, 1861.REENLISTMENT: December 24, 1863. FAMILY: His father is Nathan H. Hickok (1805-?), and his mother is unknown. One brother, Edward E. (1845-?). One sister, Eliza Hickok Wood (1836-1869). * The exact dates of birth and death are unknown.Continue reading “SERGEANT NATHAN E. HICKOK; ARMY”
MACHINIST’S MATE SECOND CLASS GEORGE FRANCIS HENRECHON; NAVY
DOB/DOD: November 22, 1885 (Hartford, CT) – August 16, 1929 (New Orleans, LA); 43 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Hattie Kesler (1877-?) on December 2, 1916, in Detroit, Michigan FAMILY: Born to John B. (1852-1937) and Elizabeth J. “Eliza” Breen Henrechon (1861-1940). Three brothers, John F. (1888-1947), Joseph L. [WWI and WWII veteran] (1891-1978), andContinue reading “MACHINIST’S MATE SECOND CLASS GEORGE FRANCIS HENRECHON; NAVY”
FIRST LIEUTENANT LEE ROSS HARTELL; ARMY
DOB/DOD: August 23, 1923 (Philadelphia, PA) – August 27, 1951; 28 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Margaret “Peggy” A. Burns (1921-2020) on May 17, 1947, in Danbury, Connecticut.CHILDREN: One son, Lee J. (1950-2013). Two daughters, Sharon L. Hartell Siegel (1948-) and Sandra J. Hartell Barry (1949-).ENLISTMENT: His original enlistment was in 1940 at 17 years old.SERVICEContinue reading “FIRST LIEUTENANT LEE ROSS HARTELL; ARMY”
CAPTAIN FORECASTLE THOMAS HARDING; NAVY
DOB/DOD: 1837 * (Middletown, CT) – December 15, 1911 (Cheyenne, WY); 74 years old MARITAL STATUS: Married to Margaret “Maggie” Berry (1850-1924). CHILDREN: Three sons, John (1875-1961), Thomas (1880-1894), and Steven (1882-1957). Two daughters, Alice Harding Skinner (1877-1966) and Maggie M. (1882-1910). * The exact Date of Birth is unknown. FAMILY: Parent and sibling informationContinue reading “CAPTAIN FORECASTLE THOMAS HARDING; NAVY”
ORDINARY SEAMAN LUKE M. GRISWOLD; NAVY
DOB/DOD: 1837 * (Bloomfield, CT) – March 18, 1892 (Springfield, MA); 54 or 55 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Margaret E. Colton (1835-1913) in Springfield, MA, on July 20, 1864.CHILDREN: One daughter, Hattie M. (1873-1873).ENLISTMENT: August 12, 1862, in Boston, MassachusettsDISCHARGE: September 3, 1863, in Springfield, Massachusetts.* The exact Date of Birth is unknown. FAMILY: BornContinue reading “ORDINARY SEAMAN LUKE M. GRISWOLD; NAVY”