GAR Portraits: 37th Regiment
Austin J. Allis
Portrait of Austin J. Allis, member of the 37th Regiment, Company G. The 1868-69 Northampton Directory lists him as working at the Florence Sewing Machine Company in Florence, MA.
Levi H. Bartlett
Portrait of Levi H. Bartlett, member of the 37th Regiment, Company G.
Text from Post No. 86 Personal War Sketches Book:
Levi H. Bartlett 37th Regt. - Comrade Levi H. Bartlett
Who was born the twentieth day of October A.D. 1840 in Hadley County of Hampshire State of Massachusetts.
Aug. 30, 1862, he enlisted at Pittsfield Mass., as a Private in Co. G. 37 Mass Vols. Later he was promoted to Corporal and then to Sergeant serving in that capacity until the close of the War, when he was discharged June 21, 1865 at Hall’s Hill Va.
His first battle was Dec. 11, 1862 at Fredericksburg, Va. afterwards he was engaged at Mary’s Heights, May 3, ‘63, Salem Church, May 3-4, ‘63 Franklin’s Crossing, June 1863, Gettysburg July 2-3, ‘63, Rappahannock Station Nov. 7, ‘63, Mine Run, Nov. 30, ‘63, Wilderness, May 5-6, ‘64, Laurel Hill May 8-9, ‘64, “The Angle” May 12, ‘64. Spottsylvania C.H. May 18, ‘64. North Anna, May 24, ‘64, Cold Harbor June 1-12, ‘64, Petersburg June 18, ‘64, Fort Stevens July 12, ‘64, Hatcher’s Run, Feb 5, ‘65, Fort Steadman, Mar. 25, ‘65, Fall of Petersburg, Apr. 2, ‘65, and Sailor’s Creek, Apr. 6, ‘65.
For two months in the fall of ‘64, he was confined in a hospital at Sandy Hook, Md.
C.A. Parent, R. Houghton, John Mercier, W.A. Stockwell, Frank Abbott, E. P. Bridgman, and C.E. Train were his intimate comrades.
The moment when word came down the line of the surrender of Gen’s Lee with his Army of Northern Virginia was, he considered the most important one in his service.
Private Henry Belden
Portrait of Private Henry Belden, member of the 37th Regiment, Company G. The 1874-75 Northampton Directory lists him as a mechanic living on Masonic St. He is buried at Bridge St. Cemetary at 463, Div. 6-B, Poplar Ave. He was born in 1833 and died on January 27th, 1900. He was GAR post 86 and was enlisted from September 8th, 1862 to August 14th, 1863.
Text from Post No. 86 Personal War Sketches Book:
Henry Belden 37th Regt. - Comrade Henry Belden
Who was born the twenty fifth day of June A.D. 1836 in Pittsfield County of Berkshire State of Massachusetts
August 7, 1862, he enlisted at Pittsfield Mass., as a Private in Co. G 37 Mass. Vols. and at the close of the War was discharged by order of the War Department at Hall’s Hill Va. May 17, 1865, receiving his final discharge at Boston July 2, 1865.
The first engagement he was in took place at Fredericksburg Dec. 13, ‘62. Later he was at Mary’s Heights, Salem Church, Gettysburg, Rappahannock Station, Spottsylvania Court House, Petersburg, Hatcher’s Run, Fall of Petersburg and Sailor’s Creek.
He considered the loss of his brother at Winchester Va. his first march, and the march from Richmond to Washington among the most important events in his service.
During June 1865 he was confined in the Regimental Hospital at Halls Hill Va.
His intimate comrades were Elisha Graves, Jr., Frank Abbott, Seth, Belden, Horatio Pratt, and Chas. Bishop.
Captain Eddward P. Bridgman
Portrait of Captain Edward P. Bridgman, member of the 37th Regiment, Company G. The 1868-69 Northampton Directory lists him as working at Field & Bridgman and living on Elm St. He is buried at Bridge St. Cemetary at 449, Div. 1, Clark Ave. He was born in 1819 and died on January 14th, 1892. He was GAR post 86 and was enlisted from August 27th, 1862 to June 21st, 1865.
Private George C. Clapp
Portrait of George C. Clapp, member of the 37th Regiment, Company G. The 1868-69 Northampton Directory lists him as a bookbinder boarding on Market St. He is buried at Bridge St. Cemetary at 234, Div. 5-B, Main Ave. He was born on June 4th, 1839 and died on December 27th, 1892. He was GAR post 86 and was enlisted from July 15th, 1862 to April 13th, 1865.
Text from Post No. 86 Personal War Sketches Book:
George C. Clapp 37th Regt. - Comrade George C. Clapp
Who was born the fourth day of June A.D. 1839 in Northampton County of Hampshire State of Massachusetts.
He enlisted at Northampton July 15, 1863, and was mustered into service at Pittsfield Mass. Aug. 30 1862 as a Private in Co. G. 37 Regt. Mass. Vols. and received his discharge at Worcester from the Dale General Hospital by reason of total disability from a gunshot wound in the right shoulder received at Winchester Va. Sept. 19, 1864.
His first battle was at Fredericksburg Va. Dec. 13, 1862 and he was afterwards engaged in the following: - Mary’s Heights, May 3, 1863, Salem Church May 4, 1863, Franklin’s Crossing June 1863, Gettysburg July 2-3, 1863, Rappahannock Station Nov. 7, 1863, Mine Run Nov. 30, 1863, Wilderness May 5-6, 1864, Laurel Hill May 5, 1864. “The Angle” May 12, 1864, Spottsylvania May 18, 1864, North Annie River, May 24, 1864, Cold Harbor, June 12, 1864, and Winchester, Sept. 19, 1864, where he was wounded by a gunshot. He was from that time ‘till discharged confined in General Hospitals.
Among his most intimate comrades were, Hubbard M. Abbott, Wm C. Morrill, Wm F. Abbott, Samuel E. Nichols, John E. Banks, Edwin O. Stowell, Luke Day, and Theodore Church.
He considered the dates of his enlistment and muster into the United States service, his wound and final discharge from the service as the most important events in his service.
Corporal Richard D. Houghton
Portrait of Corporal Richard D. Houghton, member of the 37th Regiment, Company G. The 1868-69 Northampton Directory lists him as a machinist living in Florence, MA. He is buried at Bridge St. Cemetary at 620, Div. 2-A, Clement Walk. He was born in 1840 and died on January 21st, 1911. He was GAR post 86 and was enlisted from August 6th, 1862 to June 22nd, 1865.
Private Solomon C. Lacore
Portrait of Private Solomon C. Lacore, member of the 37th Regiment, Compnay G. The 1868-69 Northampton Directory lists him as living on Hospital Rd. He is buried at Bridge St. Cemetary at 132, Div. 4, Locust Ave. He was born on August 15th, 1832 and died on March 15th, 1910. He was GAR post 86 and enlisted from August 7th, 1862 to June 21th, 1865.
Text from Post No. 86 Personal War Sketches Book:
Solomon C. Lacore 37th Regt. - Comrade Solomon C. Lacore
Who was born the fifteenth day of August A.D. 1832 in West Springfield County of Hampden State of Massachusetts
Aug. 7, 1862, he enlisted as a Private in Co. G. 37 Regt. Inf and at the close of the War received his discharge at Hall’s Hill Va. June 21, 1865.
He was first engaged at Fredericksburg, Dec. 11, ‘62, and afterward at Mary’s Heights, May 3, ‘63, Salem Church, May 3, ‘63, Gettysburg July 3, ‘63, Rappahannock Station, Nov. 8 ‘63, Mine Run, Nov. 30, ‘63, Wilderness, May 5, ‘64, Spottsylvania, May 12, ‘64, North Anna, May 24, ‘64, Cold Harbor, June 1, ‘64, Petersburg June ‘64, Ft. Stevens, July 12, ‘64, Charlestown, Aug. 21, ‘64, Summit Point Aug. ‘64, Opequan Sept. 19, ‘64, Winchester, Sept. 19 ‘64, Hatchers Run, Feb. 6, ‘65, Fall of Petersburg, April 9, ‘65, and Sailor’s Creek April 6, ‘65.
Among his intimate comrades were Alvin Rust, John Mercier, William Knapp, and James Hillman.
Jerome B. Sikes
Portrait of Jerome B. Sikes, member of the 37th Regiment, Company G. The 1868-69 Northampton Directory lists him as a farmer boarding on North St.
Austin H. Stockwell
Portrait of Austin H. Stockwell, member of the 37th Regiment, Company G. The 1868-69 Northampton Directory lists him as a painter living in Florence, MA.
Text from Post No. 86 Personal War Sketches Book:
Austin H. Stockwell 37th Regt. - Comrade Austin Hall Stockwell
Who was born the eighth day of March A.D. 1840 in Northampton County of Hampshire State of Massachusetts
August 5, 1862, he enlisted at Camp Briggs, Pittsfield Mass as a Private in Co. G. 37 Regt Mass Vols.
From October 11, 1862 until November of the same year he was confined in a hospital at Frederick City and was then taken to Turners Lane, Philadelphia. He was finally discharged on account of disability at Convalescent Camp Va. Feb. 17, 1863.
His intimate friends were Ira Todd and Vincent W. Tanner.
Private Edward C. Stowell
Portrait of Private Edward C. Stowell, member of the 37th Regiment, Company G. The 1874-75 Northampton Directory lists him as a horse car conductor living on Grant Ave. He is buried at Bridge St. Cemetary at 507, Div. 2-A, Holley Walk. He was born in 1831 and died on April 29th, 1891. He was GAR post 86 and enlisted from July 15th, 1862 to June 21st, 1865.
Private Orson E. Train
Portrait of Private Orson E. Train, member of the 37th Regiment, Company G. The 1868-69 Northampton Directory lists him as a carpenter living on South St. He is buried at Bridge St. Cemetery at 360, Div. 6-A, Greenwood Ave. He was born in 1821 and died on May 16th, 1903. He was GAR post 86 and enlisted from August 1st, 1862 to June 21st, 1865.
Text from Post No. 86 Personal War Sketches Book:
Orson E. Train 37th Regt. - Comrade Orson Estes Train
Who was born the twenty fourth day of September A.D. 1820 in Whately COunt of Franklin State of Massachusetts.
He enlisted Aug. 1, 1862, and was mustered into service at Pittsfield Mass. Aug 30 as a Private in Co. G. 37 Regt. Mass Inf.
His first engagement was at Fredericksburg, Va. May, 1863. Later he participated at Gettysburg Pas Rappahannock Station 1863. In 1864 at Wilderness May 5-6-7. Spottsylvania C.H., North Anna, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg, June 18. Here he was wounded and taken to the Field Hospital, remaining there until he was removed to Willets Point, July 1, L.D. August 4, he was again moved to the W.S.H. at Readville Mass. He remained here until July 21, 1865 when he was discharged on the surgeons certificate of disability.
From the time he entered the service until Oct. 1862, he served in the ranks of Co. G. He was then detailed at the Quartermasters Dept. until Mar. 1, ‘63 when he returned to his regiment at Fort Hamilton. He joined Reft. Pioneers and remained with it until May 6, ‘64, then returned to Co. G. he stayed with it until wounded June 18, with the exception of three days in May when he was in Q.M. Regt. sick from a sunstroke. Undoubtedly he would have died at this time but for the care received from Q.M. Bridgman, Q.M. Serg. Porter and Comrade G.W. Edwards.
His intimate comrades were Richard Houghton, L.H. Bartlett, C.A. Parent, J.W. Stockwell, C.G. Powell, Joseph Bushman, John Mercier, and J.B. Sikes.