DOB/DOD: September 9, 1824 (Branford, CT) – August 19, 1875 (at sea Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia); 51 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Eliza J. Purse (1826-1903) on March 4, 1851.CHILDREN: Three daughters, Agnes S. Lanfare Woodward (1855-1894), Mary E. (1857-1926), and Adella M. Lanfare Thompson (1858-1889). One son, Jesse F. (1862-1870).ENLISTMENT: November 16, 1861, in Branford, Connecticut.DISCHARGE:Continue reading “FIRST LIEUTENANT AARON STEVEN LANFARE; ARMY”
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SERGEANT MAJOR ALLAN JAY KELLOGG JR.; MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: October 1, 1943 (Bethel, CT) – presentMARITAL STATUS: Married Carol D. Haviland (1942-2002) on October 4, 1969, in Bethel, Connecticut.CHILDREN: Two sons, Allan J. III (1967-) and Aaron [U.S. Army Ranger] (?-). Three daughters, Tanya (1972-), Meagan Kellogg Soderholm (1979-), and Maile (1986-). Two stepdaughters Rhonda Haviland (1962-) and Kristin (1964-). FAMILY: Born toContinue reading “SERGEANT MAJOR ALLAN JAY KELLOGG JR.; MARINE CORPS”
LANDSMAN JOHN JONES; NAVY
DOB/DOD: August 25, 1841 (Bridgeport, CT) – August 14, 1907 (Portsmouth, NH); 65 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Catherine Power (1842-1904).CHILDREN: Four sons, William H. (1873-1941), Edward (1877-1889), Thomas (1879-1898), and James (1880-1899). Four daughters, Mary (1872-1884), Elizabeth (1876-?), Teresa G. (1883-1955), and Margaret B. (1891-1952).ENLISTMENT: May 13, 1861, in Acton, Massachusetts. FAMILY: Born to JamesContinue reading “LANDSMAN JOHN JONES; NAVY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WILLIAM JAMES “JIMMY” JOHNSTON SR.; ARMY
DOB/DOD: August 15, 1918 (Trenton, NJ) – May 29, 1990 (Newington, CT); 71 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Dorothy G. Clark Johnston (1921-2005) on August 8, 1942, in Colchester, ConnecticutCHILDREN: One son, William J., Jr. (1943-). Three daughters, Dorothy “Dottie” E. Johnston O’Meara (1946-), Diane J. Johnston Carragher (1950-2014), and Donna L. (1954-).ENLISTMENT: March 13, 1943.SERVICEContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WILLIAM JAMES “JIMMY” JOHNSTON SR.; ARMY”
SERGEANT MAJOR FREDERICK RANDOLPH JACKSON; ARMY
DOB/DOD: February 18, 1844 (North Haven, CT) – February 14, 1925 (Smithville, NY); 80 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Emma L. Gibbs (1846-1872) on February 2, 1865, in Washington, DC.CHILDREN: Three daughters, Maude I. Jackson Crumb (1866-1953), Emma G. Jacson Burch (1868-1958), and Harriet W. (1871-1872).ENLISTMENT: August 29, 1861, in New Haven, Connecticut.IMPRISONMENT: Imprisoned on JuneContinue reading “SERGEANT MAJOR FREDERICK RANDOLPH JACKSON; ARMY”
BREVET MAJOR WILLIAM STONE HUBBELL; ARMY
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”
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”