Civil War Soldiers and Seamen from the Town of Southborough, 1861 - 1863
Scope and Contents
Softbound volume entitled "Complete Record of the Names of all the Soldiers and Officers in the Military Service and of all the Seamen and Officers in the Naval Service of the United States from the town of Southborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts during the rebellion began in 1861". The ledger is divided into two sections: Soldiers and Officers of the Military Service, and Seamen and Officers of the Naval Service. Listed are each soldier's name, term of enlistment, regiment, company, bounty paid by the town, and marital status. Birthplace, age, occupation, and general notes relating to citizenship status, physical characteristics, and means of support are sometimes included. The register of Seamen includes each individual's name, birthdate, place of birth, marital status, parents' names, date of entrance into the service, and the name of the vessel on which they served. The volume is composed of 66 pages, though the last 14 are blank.
Dates
- Creation: 1861 - 1863
Creator
- From the Collection: Town of Southborough (Organization)
- From the Collection: Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Whenever possible, digital surrogates must be consulted in lieu of the original documents to prevent unneccesary handling and mitigate wear. Research is accommodated by appointment only. Please call (508) 485-0710 x 3005 to make an appointment, or send an email to: [email protected]
Extent
66 Leaves
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Southborough Town Clerk’s Office Municipal Archive Repository