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Friday, March 9, 2012
1792 HOLY Bible Owned REVOLUTIONARY WAR MINUTE MAN Jacob P NASH Leather ANTIQUE
The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, T Translated out of the original tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, by the special command. Edinburgh: printed by Mark and Charles Kerr, 1792. A truly one of a kind BIble. This Bible is wrapped completely in a homemade leather skin wrapp, tied inside the covers w/sinew. The cover has taken the brunt of the wear over the years, leaving the main boards and spine quite protectd underneath. There is some rounding to the corners, some tears and splits in the leather wrap, and some obvious scuffing, but overall the outside presentation is great. Within the Bible shows the heavier aging found in the Bibles of this era, with many of the first and last pages victims to bookworking and insect damage. Although it is quite apprent, the text itself remains in nice shape, with a few pages worn and edge chipped, and one Ep torn. There are no plates, as this was issued in this manor. The hinges are solid, and all title pages are present, and all pages bound. Although highly collectible as it is, the provenance is what makes this Bible absolutley museum worthy. The blank and backsides of many pages are filled out with births, marriages and deaths from the Nash and Fuller families, with dates ranging from 1766-1830. Among these members was the patriarch and probable owners of the Bible, Mr and Mrs Jacob P. (Susanna) Nash of Braintree Massachusetts. Jacob Nash is the figure to focus upon here; he served as a private and Minute Man in Braintree Massachusetts Regiment in the first response to the British advance towwards Boston on the evening of April 18th 1775, and was the President and organizer of over 120 men that took up arms in the very first response to Paul Revere's lantern lighting that evening in Boston and the growing battle in Lexington. THIS WAS THE FIRST ACTUAL BATTLE AND VICTORY THAT BEGAN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND IN TURN BEGAN THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES AS AN INDEPENDENT NATION THAT EVENING!
I have included more below, Truly historical, this belongs in the hands of one who truly values its history, and one that holds full understanding that this Bible was held by the hands of one who was one of the first true Patriots and free citizens of the United States of America! Good luck!
MINUTE MAN
Jacob P. Nash , Jr. Sex: M Name: Jacob Nash 1 2 3 Birth: 25 SEP 1765 in Braintree, Norfolk Co., Mass. Birth: 25 SEP 1765 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts 3 Death: 2 OCT 1823 in Murray, Orleans County, NY Death: 2 OCT 1820 in Murray, Orleans County, New York 3
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Also have DOD as 2 Oct 1820
Moved to Murry 1816-1817.Jacob's 1st wife Susannah, dau. of Captain Robert W. WEBSTER (OWNED THIS BIBLE, NAME WRITTEN INSIDE COVER). Jacob married 2nd Mary NICHOLS Onanadaga, NY 1800 Goshen Ephrain's wife, Mary step dau. of FRAISER b. 18 Aug 1786 Scotland she married 2nd 1819 Dennis TURNER died October 10, 1849 S. Ashley, Canada. John lived Windsor, Mass. until 1813 moved to Troy or Welshfield, Gesuga, OH. John's wife Polly born 4 November 1778 daughter of Jacob and Miriam died February 27, 1835 he married 2nd Anna BAILY married October 12, 1837 died October 28, 1841 3rd Cora Martha SPERRY married December 22, 1842 page 11 Dawes cemetery shows them Debb HIGGINS, mother of Margaret Nash born March 15th 1796 age 79
Jacob P. was a minute man to the Lexington alarm April 19, 1775. Moved from Braintree (sold property) 1780 Cummingham, Massachusetts after his wife's death. Lived with his daughter Mercy and son-in-law Daniel REED. And moved to Dewnmark, Lewis Co. NY to live with his son James. He is recorded in heroes of Lewis County on July 4 1826 Lewisville (co seat) celebrated 4th
He was one of the 55 Revolutionary War vets any dinner at the age of 90.
He was medium-sized, fair complexion, blue eyes, long beard, dressed in short breeches, long stockings, and knee breeches.
Grave at top of steepest hill in Denmark cemetery.
Jacob moved to Murray, Orleans County, New York 1816/1817 where he died October 20, 1820
Father: Jacob P. Nash , Sr. b: 6 JUN 1736 in Braintree, Norfolk Co., Mass. c: BET 23 AND 25 AUG 1745 in Weymouth, Norfolk, MA
Mother: Margaret Higgins b: 1744 in Weymouth, Norfolk, MA
Father: Jacob Nash b: 1737 in Braintree, Norfolk Massachusetts
Mother: Margaret Higgins b: 1744 in Weymouth, Norfolk, MA
Marriage 1 Susannah Webster b: ABT 1770 in Goshen, Hampshire, Massachusetts Married: ABT 1791 in Goshen, Hampshire County, NY Married: ABT 1791 in Goshen, Hampshire, Massachusetts 3 Married: ABT 1813 3 4Children 
Arvin Nash
Electy Nash b: 6 OCT 1792 in Goshen, Hampshire County, MA Electa Nash b: 11 JUN 1793 in Goshen, Hampshire County, MA Webster Nash b: AFT 1794 in Goshen, Hampshire, Massachusetts Cynthia Nash b: 1796 Cynthia Nash b: 1 NOV 1815 in Erie, Pennsylvania Zenas Nash b: ABT 1818 Sarah Nash b: ABT 1823 in Gerry, Chautauqua County, New York Rosannana Nash b: ABT 1825 in Gerry, Chautauqua County, New York Elizabeth Nash b: 9 OCT 1826 in Gerry, Chautauga Co., Gerry N.Y. John Nash b: 9 FEB 1830 in Gerry, Chautauqua County, New York Enoch Nash b: 15 OCT 1835 in Portage County, Ohio
Marriage 2 Mary Nichols b: ABT 1765 Married: 1800 in Onandaga, NY Married: ABT 1800 in Onondaga County, New York 5 1 3 4Children Major Nash b: BEF 1804 Ephraim Nash b: BEF 1805 Jacob P. Nash III b: 23 JUN 1806 in Onandaga, NY Chester John Webster Nash b: 25 JAN 1809 in Pompey, Onandaga Co, NY or Murry, Orleans, NY George O. Nash b: 12 FEB 1811 Charlotte Nash b: AFT 1811 Melinda Nash b: AFT 1812 Palla Nash b: AFT 1813 Melissa Nash b: BET 25 JUL 1813 AND 1816
Jacob P Nash's Life:
Jacob Nash
Birth 6 June 1736 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death 1 March 1828 in Denmark, Lewis, New York, USA
ResidenceDenmark, New York, USA Jacob went to Denmark, New York, where three of his sons, Ephraim, Oliver and James, had located and spent his last days with his son James.
DeathDenmark, Lewis, New York, USA Jacob is buried in Denmark, New York in the lot with his son James and family. The old cemetery is located on a steep hill side facing east.
Actual Transcription of Bible Records, as Written by Former Owners:
NASH / FULLER *NASH Family Name SearchFamily Bible *FULLER Family Name SearchOne page has an inscription dated 1793. Susanna Nash.A Gift to Jacob NASH, b. 1766, from his married mother, Molly Justine.One page reads:Electy Daughter of Jacob & Susanna NASH was born in October the 6 1792.Cinthia NASH was born May 14th 1795.Chester J. W. NASH was born April 24th 1797.Major D. NASH was born April 30th 1801 (?not sure of year).Clifton John H. NASH Died 22 April 1801 (?not sure of year).Ephraim NASH was born January 9th 1802.Next page reads:Chester M. FULLER was born April 27th 1823.Elvira A. FULLER was born November 1st 1834.Eckford M. FULLER was born April 1st 1825.Footnotes:The above is a transcript of only two pages which were shown in photos. Susannah's maiden name was WEBSTER and this family seems to have lived in Goshen, Hampshire, MA. In a preliminary study of information about this family found online, there are a lot of mistakes being made, if this Family Bible data is correct.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Pocket Holy BIBLE ANTIQUE 1864 Civil War SOLDIER Owned 202nd PA Vet FIELD RELIC
Presenting, A Chance to Own a True Piece of Civil War History, a Military Civil War Field Carried Bible by Pvt J.F. Pettit in Company A of the 202nd PA Infantry! TheNew Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, etc: American Bible Society, 1864. Standard field Bible shows wear to extremities, with some minr loss but stillm in decent shape on the outside. Pages lightly soiled, a few minor wear spots, signed on first Ep (undecipherable), Presentation on next page very faded with bookseller stamp, next EP with stamped name of Private J. F. Pettit of the 202nd Pennsylvania Volunteers, Co. A. Also on rear EP, same stamp. This verifies this to be a genuine Civil War field carried Holy Bible!
Soldier Info
Regiment Name 202 Pennsylvania Inf.
202nd Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry
Organized at Harrisburg September 3, 1864. Moved to Chambersburg, Pa., September 10. Attached to Dept. of the Susquehanna to October, 1864. District of Alexandria, 22nd Corps, to November, 1864. 1st Separate Brigade, 22nd Corps, to May, 1865. Dept. of Pennsylvania to August, 1865.
SERVICE.-At Chambersburg, Pa., till September 29, 1864. Moved to Alexandria, Va., via Washington, D. C., September 29. Guard duty on Manassas Gap Railroad from Thoroughfare Gap to Rectortown. Skirmishes at Salem October 8 and 16, 1864. Guarding Orange & Alexandria Railroad from Bull Run to Alexandria. Duty in the Defences of Washington and Alexandria till May, 1865. Ordered to Pennsylvania May 20. Duty in the Lehigh District coal regions of Pennsylvania till July. Mustered out at Harrisburg August 3, 1865.
Regiment lost during service 3 Enlisted men killed and 33 Enlisted men by disease. Total 36.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Holy BIBLE 1858 CIVIL WAR OWNED and CARRIED by Pvt Frank L Avery 1st & 5th NH
The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, etc. NY: American Bible Society, 1860. In AMAZING shape with bright, clean interior and nearly unworn covers (small wear to edge of spine). What makes this Bible unique is that it was noted, inscribed and carried by Pvt./ Cpl. Frank L Avery of the 1st (and later 5th) NH Vols! Avery has written on the first EP the following, after the presenttation Frank L. AveryCo B 1 Regt. N.H. VolsPoint of RocksM.D.
The Bible was carried during the 1st NH campaign in Maryland, as stated by Avery;'s Point of Rocks notation, thus promising that this saw action in the War!A true Patriotic relic from a former POW! Good luck!
1st Regiment, New Hampshire Infantry
5th Regiment, New Hampshire Infantry
The Bible was carried during the 1st NH campaign in Maryland, as stated by Avery;'s Point of Rocks notation, thus promising that this saw action in the War!A true Patriotic relic from a former POW! Good luck!
Frank L. Avery was a 25 year old resident of Rochester, NH, when he enlisted on 4/24/61 and mustered into Co. B 1st NH Infantry as a private on 5/2/61. This was an early war three-month unit, and he mustered out in Concord, NH, 8/9/61. He remained home for about six weeks until he reenlisted in one of the hardest fighting units of the Army of the Potomac, the 5th New Hampshire, under the famous Col. Cross. Avery enlisted in that unit on 9/21/61 and was mustered into Co. D, 5th NH, as a Corporal 10/23/61. He was captured at Cold Harbor 6/3/64 and paroled. He mustered out 10/29/64. After the war he lived in Farmington, NH.
Regiment Name 1 New Hampshire Inf. (3 Months, 1861)
Regiment Name 5 New Hampshire Inf. During the time of his service with the 5th NH they fought in the Peninsular Campaign at Fair Oaks and in the Seven Days Battles, Antietam at the Sunken Road, Fredericksburg in front of the stone wall, and of course at Gettysburg in the Wheatfield where Col. Cross was killed leading the brigade. -----------------------------1st Regiment, New Hampshire Infantry
Organized at Concord and mustered in for three months' service May 1, 1861. Moved to Washington, D. C., May 25-28. Camp at Kalorama Heights till June 10. Assigned to Stone's Brigade, Patterson's Army of the Shenandoah. Rockville Expedition June 10-July 7. Action at Conrad's Ferry June 17. At Poolesville till July 3. Moved to Williamsport, Md., July 3-7; thence to Martinsburg, Va., July 8. Advance toward Winchester July 15-17. Moved to Charlestown July 18; to Harper's Ferry July 21, and to Sandy Hook July 28. Ordered to New Hampshire August 2, and mustered out August 9, 1861, expiration of term.
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5th Regiment, New Hampshire Infantry
Organized at Concord, N. H., and mustered in October 22, 1861. Left State for Washington, D. C., October 29, 1861. Attached to Howard's Brigade, Sumner's Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to July, 1863. Concord, N. H., Dept. of the East, to November, 1863. Marston's Command, Point Lookout, Md., to May, 1864. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to June, 1865.
SERVICE.-Camp at Bladensburg, Defences of Washington, D. C., till November 27, 1861. Expedition to Lower Maryland November 3-11. At Camp California, near Alexandria, Va., till March 10, 1862. Scout to Burke's Station January 17, 1862 (Co. "A"). Advance on Manassas, Va., March 10-15. Reconnoissance to Gainesville March 20, and to Rappahannock Station March 28-29. Warrenton Junction March 28. Moved to the Virginia Peninsula April 4. Siege of Yorktown, Va., April 5-May 4. Temporarily attached to Woodbury's Engineer Brigade. Construct Grapevine Bridge over Chickahominy May 28-30. Battle of Fair Oaks or Seven Pines May 31-June 1. Seven days before Richmond June 2-July 1. Orchard Station June 28. Peach Orchard, Allen's Farm and Savage Station June 29. White Oak Swamp and Glendale June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison's Landing till August 16. Movement to Fortress Monroe, thence to Alexandria and to Centreville, Va., August 16-30. Cover Pope's retreat from Bull Run. Maryland Campaign September-October. Battle of South Mountain, Md., September 14 (Reserve). Antietam Creek, near Keadysville, September 15. Battle of Antietam Md., September 16-17. Duty at Harper's Ferry, W. Va., September 21 to October 29. Reconnoissance to Charlestown October 16-17. Advance up Loudon Valley and movement to Falmouth, Va., October 29-November 17. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. Burnside's Second Campaign, "Mud March," January 20-24, 1863. Duty at Falmouth till April. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Battle of Chancellorsville May 1-5. Reconnoissance to Rappahannock June 9. Gettysburg (Pa.) Campaign June 13-July 24. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 1-3. Moved to Concord, N. H., July 26-August 3. Duty at Draft Rendezvous, Concord, N. H., till November. Moved to Point Lookout, Md., November 8-13, and duty there guarding prisoners till May 27, 1864. Moved to Cold Harbor, Va., May 27-June 1, and join Army of the Potomac. Battles about Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg, Va., June 16-19. Siege of Petersburg June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23, 1865. Deep Bottom, north of James River, July 27-28. Mine Explosion, Petersburg, July 30 (Reserve). Demonstration north of James River August 13-20. Strawberry Plains August 14-18. Ream's Station August 25. Non-Veterans mustered out October 12, 1864. Reconnoissance to Hatcher's Run December 9-10. Dabney's Mills, Hatcher's Run, February 5-7, 1865. Watkins' House March 25. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. On line of Hatcher's and Gravelly Runs March 29-30. Hatcher's Run or Boydton Road March 31. White Oak Road March 31. Sutherland's Station April 2. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Sailor's Creek April 6. High Bridge and Cumberland Church April 7. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. Moved to Washinton D. C., May 2-12. Grand Review May 23. Mustered out July 28, and discharged July 8, 1865.
This Regiment sustained the greatest loss in battle of any Infantry or Cavalry Regiment in the Union Army. Total killed and wounded 1,051.
Death losses during service 18 Officers and 277 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 176 Enlisted men by disease. Total 473.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Vietnam War book owned by important CIA asst dir STREET WITHOUT JOY Bernard Fall
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INSURGENCY IN INDOCHINA, 1946-63(Third Revised Edition)
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: The Stackpole Company
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© 1961 and 1963, this is the first printing of the third edition
Cloth hardcover
8-7/8" tall, 379 pages , illustrated with photos and maps, map endpapers
Owner signature of J. M. Kirchheimer on endpaper
{Joseph M. Kirchheimer was the author of
A Report on Counterinsurgency Operations in Malaya, 1948-1958,
and their relevance to the problem in South Vietnam [1964] }Owner blindstamp on title page of R. T. CROWLEY [see below for bio]
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Robert Trumbull Crowley (July 13, 1924 - October 8, 2000) was an officer in the Central Intelligence Agency since 1947, achieving the rank of assistant deputy director for operations, second in command of the CIA's Directorate of Operations, which was in charge of covert operations.A native of Chicago, Illinois and graduate of the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, he served in the US Army in the Pacific theater during World War II. After the war, he remained in the United States Army Reserve, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1986.
After retiring from the CIA, he cowrote The New KGB: Engine of Soviet Power (1985) with former CIA intelligence officer William R. Corson.
After Crowley's death in 2000, Gregory Douglas published a book called, Regicide: The Official Assassination of John F. Kennedy. The book claims that there was a conspiracy to kill John F. Kennedy, and uses material purportedly obtained from Crowley to claim that the CIA had a central role in the assassination under the code name Operation Zipper. In fact, according to his son, Crowley never actually met Douglas, and viewed him as a harmless eccentric.....
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For the rest of the article, click here: wikipediaBernard B. Fall (November 19, 1926 – February 21, 1967) was a prominent war correspondent, historian, political scientist, and expert on Indochina during the 1950s and 1960s.......Fall himself supported the American military presence in South Vietnam, believing it could stop the country from falling to Communism. However, Fall was highly critical of Ngo Dinh Diem’s American-backed regime and the tactics used by the United States military in Vietnam. As the conflict between the American forces and the Communists in Vietnam escalated throughout the 1960s, Fall became increasingly pessimistic about the U.S.’s chances of success. He predicted that if it did not learn from France’s mistakes, it too would fail in Vietnam. Fall wrote extensive articles detailing his analysis of the situation in Vietnam, and lectured a great deal about his ideas on the Vietnam War. Fall’s research was considered invaluable to many U.S. diplomats and military officials, but his negative opinions were often not taken seriously. By 1964, Fall concluded that the U.S. forces in Vietnam were losing. Fall’s dire predictions caught the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which began to monitor his activities.
Many of this country's most respected political figures have noted Fall's absolute precision of the Vietnam War. In Colin Powell's 1995 Autobiography, My American Journey, he wrote: "I recently reread Bernard Fall's book on Vietnam, Street Without Joy. Fall makes painfully clear that we had almost no understanding of what we had gotten ourselves into. I cannot help thinking that if President Kennedy or President Johnson had spent a quiet weekend at Camp David reading that perceptive book, they would have returned to the White House Monday morning and immediately started to figure out a way to extricate ourselves from the quicksand of Vietnam.".....
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NEW TESTAMENT Bible RARE Leather 1853 CIVIL WAR Owned CAPT WILLIAM RICE Veteran
You are bidding on a truly historical Civil War soldier owned Family Bible, owned by Captain William O. Rice, veteran of Sherman's March to the Sea and ex-Libby Prisoner!! (The Bible- New Testament, Printed in New York by the American Bible Society in 1853. Large print, measures 9.25" x 6". First 4-5 pages are detached. First EP is listed as a presentation to William O. Rice, from his father William Rice, and then later to Ella Rice, William O. Rice's daughter. It is signed profusely, and even has a few military postage stamps on the first EP, as shown. Also bound with Psalms of David. Minor soiling, hinges are splitting. )
Now...to the history of this man and his family, the DIRECT OWNERS OF THIS BIBLE!
CAPT WILLIAM O. RICE
William O. Rice & Susan Ward 1896William O. Rice was born 15-Jul-1825 supposedly in Berkshire County, MA. The 1850 census lists him in Rock Co., WI, where he had immigrated to Wisconsin with other family members, including his in-laws Elanson & Jerusha Van Ness Ward, Noble Lobdell, his wife's uncle, and other family friends, such as Beach's, Sly's, Purdy's, Northrop's, etc. from Hamburg area of Erie County, NY in the late 1840s; however, in 1861 he listed Richmond, IL as his residence when he enlisted in 1st Chicago Light Artillery for Union Army, thus he is found in the 1860 census in Richmond, McHenry Co., IL, Ringwood Post Office. 1870 census has him in Spring Grove, Green Co., WI. Described as 5' 10" blue eyes, brown hair. 1880 census has William, Susan & son George in Sumner Twp., Trempeleau Co., WI. The 1900 census lists him as living in Osseo, Trempleau Co., Wi. with his son, & George, Leonora (DL), and Bethia (GD), age 3. From Graves Family history (Sarah Ann Rice Graves was William's sister) William O. Rice, second son of William and Aurelia [Orilla] Rice was born at Great Barrington, Mass. in 1825. He married Susan Ward at Wagg's Corners, N.Y. [Bixley's Corners, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY]. William & Susan also removed to Richmond in McHenry County, Ill. and later to Clarence in Green County, Wisconsin. William Rice enlisted for service early in the Civil War on Oct. 16th, 1861. He was mustered out at Pittsburg Landing [Tennessee] by reason of disability [fell off a gun caisson] incurred in the line of duty by a severe injury to one knee. Recovering sufficiently, he reinlisted Jan 17th, 1864 in the 12th Wisconsin Light Artillery in Janesville, WI. from which he served until the end of the War. He was mustered out at Madison on June 17th, 1865. He was a Captain in Artillery and made the famous march with General Sherman from Atlanta to the Sea. He was once captured in South Carolina, but later escaped. His eldest son, Nathan Rice also enlisted for service in the War and had one leg shot off at the Battle of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. After the war, William Rice lived at Humbird in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, and later at Osseo where he died. Grandmother Graves often told of her brother William of whom she was very proud, especially on account of his distinguished military service in the Civil War. I have a small picture of Great-uncle William Rice and he was a very handsome young man with a flowing beard. William O. Rice wrote up a short personal account of his Civil War experiences for his daughter Ella: In his own words, he says, "Enlisted in Capt. Chas. Willards Battery Chicago Light Artillery, Oct. 31st, 1861. Discharged at Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., Mar. 31st, 1862, because of injuries received on duty. After getting rid of crutches reinlisted with [your] brother Nathan in 12th Wis Battery at Janesville for period of three years commencing Jan 5th, 1863 [I believe it was 1864 - ggg-granddaughter Sherrie Rice Smith], Captain Zickrick in command. Went thru with Sherman to the sea. Found the battle of Atlanta, Georgia, and fought the Rebels on the March whenever called on to shell them out of any place where they held advance infantry. I was under fire in the rear of Savannah, Geo. 5 days living on 2 small ears of corn a day. Afterwards on the march north thru So. Car. near Cheraw I was taken prisoner. In Libby Prison for a couple of weeks, then paroled and made my way to Georgetown, So. Car. then to Charlestown then to Port Royal, So. Car. then to Fort T[F}ucalligo So. Car., from there took ocean steamer to Wilmington, N. Car. and there I overtook my battery, found Nathan well and the boys glad to see me. From there we went to Raleigh, No. Car. and was there when Lincoln was assassinated. From there we came to Richmond, Va, from there to Washington and from there to Madison and was mustered out of service June 7th, 1865. I was only wounded once, that was in the rear while on duty at the city of Savannah, by a spent ball from a shell. it struck me over the right eye in the forehead and knocked me down acting crazy for a while. I still have the ball. These are some of the most particulars." 23 July 1879 Declaration for an Original Invalid Pension: William O. Rice who was enrolled on the 16th day of October, 1861 in company A of the First Regiment Illinois Artillery commanded by Charles W. Williard (Williards and Ballou's were prominent men in Oneida County, NY) and was honorably discharged at Pittsburgh Tenn on the 31st day of March, 1862 that his personal description is as follows: age, 37 years; height 5 feet 10 inches; complexion, light hair, brown; eyes Blue. That while a member of the organization aforesaid, in the service and in the line of his duty at Pittsburgh, Tenn, in the State of Tennessee on or about the 28th day of February, 1862, he was thrown from a caisson while Battery was on double quick March, producing severe contusion of the right knee, and was discharged from service in consequence of same. Afterward partially recovered and enlisted again in 12 Wisconsin Batter and was enrolled on the 5th Day of January, 1864 was again discharged the 7th day of June, 1865. That he was treated as follows: in cavalry and artillery hospital Paducah, KY, was treated by John Bowman Asst Surgeon. That his is now almost totally disabled from labor in consequence of the above record at the time state above. Living principally in County of Trempealeau, WI. Occupation: Mason and nearly totally disabled.
Daughter in law Bertha Rice daugher Alice Rice Anderson wrote the following: "No mention is made here of the fact that his second enlistment was made because his son, Nathan, enlisted and the father, William O., did not want his son to go alone. He did not think the son (age 17) knew what hardships he was encountering. They served together for the balance of the war. He carried a shell in his knew after his injury. My mother and father talked a great deal about him when I was young." William O. Rice, along with his wife Susan Ward Rice and grandchildren, Herbert Rice and Lula Ann Rice Zhe, and her husband Frank Zhe, are buried in the Sumner Township Cemetery, Osseo, Wisconsin.
Submitted by Sherrie Rice Smith - ggg-granddaughter of this couple
Submitted by Sherrie Rice Smith - ggg-granddaughter of this couple
Further Notes from the Submitter: William O. Rice, along with his wife Susan Ward Rice and grandchildren, Herbert Rice and Lula Ann Rice Zhe, and her husband Frank Zhe, are buried in the Sumner Township Cemetery, Osseo, Wisconsin. (Sarah Ann Rice Graves was William's sister)
William O. Rice was born 15-Jul-1825 supposedly in Berkshire County, MA. The 1850 census lists him in Rock Co., WI, where he had immigrated to Wisconsin with other family members, including his in-laws Elanson & Jerusha Van Ness Ward, Noble Lobdell, his wife's uncle, and other family friends, such as Beach's, Sly's, Purdy's, Northrop's, etc. from Hamburg area of Erie County, NY in the late 1840s; however, in 1861 he listed Richmond, IL as his residence when he enlisted in 1st Chicago Light Artillery for Union Army, thus he is found in the 1860 census in Richmond, McHenry Co., IL, Ringwood Post Office. 1870 census has him in Spring Grove, Green Co., WI. Described as 5' 10" blue eyes, brown hair. 1880 census has William, Susan & son George in Sumner Twp., Trempeleau Co., WI. The 1900 census lists him as living in Osseo, Trempleau Co., Wi. with his son, George, Leonora (DL), and Bethia (GD), age 3.
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