Henry H. Cobb was born in 1840 in Middlebury, Vermont. He came of age at the start of the American Civil War. Thus, he enlisted on September 6, 1861 and mustered in on September 16, 1861. He joined as a Private with Company B of the 5th Vermont Infantry. Henry Cobb was discharged due toContinue reading “Henry H. Cobb, Disabled, During American Civil War”
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Almon Enos: American Civil War
Almon Enos was born on February 2, 1843, in Middlebury, VT. He enlisted on December 28, 1861 and mustered in on February 12, 1862, as a Private in Company C, 7th Vermont Infantry. Enos was promoted to Corporal on January 20, 1864. He rank was reduced on July 1, 1864. He mustered out on AugustContinue reading “Almon Enos: American Civil War”
Henry H. Gilman: Prisoner of War American Civil War
Henry H. Gilman was born on March 12, 1842 in Middlebury, VT. He enlisted on August 26, 1861, mustered in on September 16, 1861 as a Private with Co. B, 5th VT INF. He re-enlisted on February 20, 1864. Gilman was promoted to Corporal on February 1, 1865 and promoted again to Sergeant on AprilContinue reading “Henry H. Gilman: Prisoner of War American Civil War”
PAID A SUBSTITUTE TO SERVE FOR HIM DURING THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
“…The U.S. federal government granted pensions to Union veterans of the Civil War, and to their widows, minor children, and dependent fathers and mothers. (The federal government did not grant pensions to former Confederate veterans or widows until 1959.)…”-www.archives.gov “…If the veteran survived the war, he applied for a pension based upon what was allowableContinue reading “PAID A SUBSTITUTE TO SERVE FOR HIM DURING THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR”
Strolling Resurrection Park #5
I opted to stroll another section, albeit smaller. ‘Twas cold, don’t ya know? I found a few veterans in that area. It’s especially an honor to discover their graves. Perhaps you agree…
Old Glory Waving Over Military Graves
Once I saw those flags standing straight out due to the strong winds, I knew I had to film. I am always awed by flags standing at attention. And that’s especially true when flags are flying over military graves. These soldiers, Union soldiers, who fought during the American Civil War, deserve this respect.
The Best Years of Our Lives: Film Recommendation
“Fred, Al and Homer are three World War II veterans facing difficulties as they re-enter civilian life. Fred (Dana Andrews) is a war hero who, unable to compete with more highly skilled workers, has to return to his low-wage soda jerk job. Bank executive Al (Fredric March) gets into trouble for offering favorable loans toContinue reading “The Best Years of Our Lives: Film Recommendation”
Reynolds-McGregor Cemetery in Alburgh, Vermont
According to the Vermont Old Cemetery Association, “[i]t was first used in 1806 and contains 27 graves.” During the filming, I incorrectly stated I thought this was the Reynolds Cemetery. I discovered with some more research that this is the Reynolds-McGregor Cemetery. Both are in Alburgh.
Hyde Log Cabin: In Same Family for ~150 YEARS!!
State Historic Marker Inscription: “This pioneer log cabin was one of the first buildings constructed in this area. Built from cedar logs by Jedediah Hyde, Jr., an engineer and veteran of the Revolutionary War, it was the home of the Hyde family for over 150 years. The cabin has one large room, heated by aContinue reading “Hyde Log Cabin: In Same Family for ~150 YEARS!!”
Hyde Log Cabin Storyboard
From the storyboard: “Jedediah Hyde, Jr. (1761-1824) surveyed the Grand Isle area with his father after the American Revolution. In 1783 he built his cabin near here. Settling in Grand Isle permanently about 1787, he and his wife Betsey raised their ten children in this cabin. It was subsequently owned and occupied by members ofContinue reading “Hyde Log Cabin Storyboard”