The Biographical Sketches of Prominent Persons: And the Genealogical Records of Many Early and Other Families in Medway, Mass. 1713-1886 |
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Page 93 - His early education was obtained in the public schools of his native city, supplemented by a college education at the old Western Reserve College at Hudson, Ohio.
Page 90 - He was a member of the American academy of arts and sciences and of the Massachusetts historical society. He...
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Page 111 - England, and alighted with eight sons, near Mount Wollaston. One of the sons returned to England, and after taking time to explore the country, four removed to Medfield and the neighboring towns; two to Chelmsford. One only, Joseph, who lies here at his left hand, remained here...
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Page 10 - ARTICLE II ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND MEETINGS SECTION 1. The officers shall be elected by ballot at the annual meeting, and a majority shall be required for choice. Proxies shall not be allowed. The term of office shall be for one year, and until a successor shall be elected. Vacancies occurring during the year shall be filled by the Managers. SECTION 2. The...
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Page 108 - ... transferred to the Fifth Artillery as first lieutenant. He was promoted to the rank of captain in 1864, serving in camp and garrison most of the time. He was in command of a battery in the campaign of 1863-4. As chief of artillery of the army of West Virginia, he figured until the close of the war, being in the battles of Opequan, Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek, besides many minor engagements. He afterward acted as instructor in the artillery school at Fortress Monroe, and on special duty at West...
Page 31 - ... to make out a full and complete record of the names of all the soldiers and officers who...
Page 31 - Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by authority of the same, as follows: — SECTION 1.