FRAMED PHOTO - MASSACHUSETTS POST 30, G.A.R. - COMMITTEE ON EXCURSION TO PORTLAND, SEPT. 17-18, 1884

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Photo shows a group of eight veterans. Two are standing, while six are seated. All are wearing suits with G.A.R. medals and belt plates. Four are displaying swords. Mount of photo is labeled and shows veteran’s names – George S. Evans, J.L.P. Ackers, M. Doherty, John W. Walker, John Kinnear, H.J. Gray, C.A. Gay and Henry C. Hobbs. Photo is clear with good contrast. Has light surface dirt and spotting. Mat and mount show water stains. Included are soldier histories on all of the veterans except for Gray.

Wood frame measures 23 ½’ x 29 ½’. Shows scattered small nicks and scratches. Reverse has wire for hanging. [SL/LD]

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George S. Evans

Residence Cambridge MA; a 22 year-old Printer.

Enlisted on 1/18/1864 as a Private.

On 2/4/1864 he mustered into "I" Co. MA 56th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 7/12/1865 at Alexandria, VA

Promotions:

* Corpl

Other Information:

born 9/12/1841 in Cardigan, Wales

Member of GAR Post # 30 (William H. Smart) in Cambridgeport, MA

Held GAR Offices:

* National Inspector-General for 1889

* National Council of Adminstration from 1879 to 1880

* Dept of MA Sr Vice-Commander for 1876

* Dept of MA Council of Adminstration from 1874 to 1875

* Post Commander for 1872 # 30

* Dept of MA Commander

died 4/7/1903

(Came to US at age 8.IN 1872, became chief clerk, railway

mail service, Boston.)

After the War he lived in Cambridgeport, MA

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

- Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War

- History of the Grand Army of the Republic

- GAR Dept of Massachusetts 1866-1947 (Sargent)

- 20th Annual Encampment GAR San Francisco 1886

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John L. P. Ackers

Residence Cambridge MA; a 26 year-old Painter.

Enlisted on 8/23/1862 as a Private.

On 9/16/1862 he mustered into "E" Co. MA 5th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 7/2/1863 at Camp Lander, Wenham, MA

Other Information:

born in 1844

Member of GAR Post # 30 (William H. Smart) in Cambridgeport, MA

died 10/24/1901

Buried: Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, MA

Gravesite: 467-Maple Ave

Federal Pension Information:

He applied for a pension on 3/1/1892 from the state of MA

application # 1,099,177

His Widow (Martha A Ackers) applied for a pension on 11/6/1901 from the state of MA

application # 751,261

After the War he lived in Cambridge, MA

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

- Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War

- National Archives: Index to Federal Pension Records

- GAR Dept of Massachusetts 1866-1947 (Sargent)

- SUVCW Database: http://www.suvcwdb.org/

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Michael Doherty

Residence Cambridge MA; a 36 year-old Cabinet Maker.

Enlisted on 9/16/1862 as a Private.

On 9/24/1862 he mustered into "I" Co. MA 43rd Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 7/30/1863 at Readville, MA

Other Information:

born in St. John, N. B.

Member of GAR Post # 30 (William H. Smart) in Cambridgeport, MA

died 10/20/1904

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

- Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War

- GAR Dept of Massachusetts 1866-1947 (Sargent)

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John W. Walker

Residence Cambridge MA; a 23 year-old Carpenter.

Enlisted on 5/6/1864 as a Private.

On 5/16/1864 he mustered into "12th" Co. MA Unattached Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 8/15/1864

On 9/17/1864 he mustered into "E" Co. MA 61st Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 6/4/1865

Promotions:

* 1st Sergt

Other Information:

Member of GAR Post # 30 (William H. Smart) in Cambridgeport, MA

Held GAR Offices:

* Post Commander # 30

died 12/28/1899

After the War he lived in Cambridge, MA

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

- Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War

- GAR Dept of Massachusetts 1866-1947 (Sargent)

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John Kinnear

Residence Cambridge MA; a 24 year-old Compositor.

Enlisted on 4/16/1861 at Cambridge, MA as a 1st Sergeant.

On 4/23/1861 he mustered into "C" Co. MA 3rd Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 7/22/1861 at Boston, MA

On 1/1/1862 he was commissioned into "E" Co. MA 30th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 7/11/1862

He was listed as:

* Acting 1st Lieut 10/12/1861 (place not stated)

Promotions:

* 1st Lieut 1/1/1862 (Not Commissioned by Gov of Mass)

Other Information:

born 11/24/1836 in Glasgow, Scotland

Member of GAR Post # 30 (William H. Smart) in Cambridgeport, MA

died 10/11/1929

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

- Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War

- Massachusetts GAR: Journal of the Annual Encampment

- GAR Dept of Massachusetts 1866-1947 (Sargent)

- Massachusetts Minute Men of '61

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Charles A. Gay

Residence Cambridge MA; an 18 year-old Farmer.

Enlisted on 8/23/1862 as a Private.

On 9/19/1862 he mustered into "A" Co. MA 47th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 9/1/1863 at Readville, MA

On 9/29/1864 he mustered into "H" Co. MA 1st Cavalry

He was discharged on 6/4/1865 at Cloud's Mills, VA

Promotions:

* Corpl

Other Information:

born in Cambridge, MA

Member of GAR Post # 30 (William H. Smart) in Cambridgeport, MA

died 1/23/1916

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

- Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War

- GAR Dept of Massachusetts 1866-1947 (Sargent)

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Henry C. Hobbs

Residence Cambridge MA; a 24 year-old Glass Cutter.

Enlisted on 8/12/1862 as a Sergeant.

On 8/12/1862 he mustered into "B" Co. MA 38th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 6/30/1865 at Savannah, GA

He was listed as:

* Wounded 9/19/1864 Winchester, VA

Other Information:

born 7/29/1838 in E. Cambridge, MA

Member of GAR Post # 30 (William H. Smart) in Cambridgeport, MA

Member of GAR Post # 57 (P. Stearns Davis) in East Cambridge, MA

Held GAR Offices:

* Post Commander # 30

died 12/12/1907

After the War he lived in Cambridge, MA

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

- Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War

- Massachusetts GAR: Journal of the Annual Encampment

- GAR Dept of Massachusetts 1866-1947 (Sargent)

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