William Miller, Civil War Soldier
Title
William Miller, Civil War Soldier
Subject
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Description
William Miller
Born in Rygate, Vt._Son of David Miller,_by occupation a Carpenter,_Married,_at the age of 39 enlisted for three years in the 1st Regiment of Cavalry. Mass. Vols._Company E._
Mustered into service in September, 1861._
In a skirmish near Rapidan Station, Va., while on a charge, was thrown from his horse, and injured in the shoulder and hip. In hospital a few days._
He participated in all duties and movements with his company until December 28, 1863. At that date he reenlisted for three years as a veteran volunteer in the same regiment. Received the prescribed furlough of 35 days dated February 13, 1864, and visited his family in Chicopee. ON expiration of furlough, Miller rejoined his Reg. at {Warrenton}, Va. Till May 4, 1864, he was engaged on scout and picket duty. He took part with his Reg. in the eventful campaign under Grant, in Virginia, in 1864 his record being identical with that of his Reg. After the investment of Petersburg was on duty at City Point. From this time for several months was engaged on constant scout and picket duty around the lines of the army. From March till advance of the army in April 1865, with his Reg., was on provost duty for defenses of City Point. He participated in the final campaign against Lee and was present at his surrender. After surrender, with his Reg. relieved to City Point on detailed duty as guard for President Lincoln. As such accompanied Mr. Lincoln to Petersurg and Richmond thence to City Point. On departure of the president, marched to {Backesville} and Appomattox Ct., picking up rebel stragglers. Thence was ordered North. Reached Alexandria, Va., {June} 9, where remained one month, whence was ordered to Readville, Mass. where was mustered out July 24, 1865. Thereafter returned to Chicopee.
Died in Chicopee Dec. 31, 1893
Born in Rygate, Vt._Son of David Miller,_by occupation a Carpenter,_Married,_at the age of 39 enlisted for three years in the 1st Regiment of Cavalry. Mass. Vols._Company E._
Mustered into service in September, 1861._
In a skirmish near Rapidan Station, Va., while on a charge, was thrown from his horse, and injured in the shoulder and hip. In hospital a few days._
He participated in all duties and movements with his company until December 28, 1863. At that date he reenlisted for three years as a veteran volunteer in the same regiment. Received the prescribed furlough of 35 days dated February 13, 1864, and visited his family in Chicopee. ON expiration of furlough, Miller rejoined his Reg. at {Warrenton}, Va. Till May 4, 1864, he was engaged on scout and picket duty. He took part with his Reg. in the eventful campaign under Grant, in Virginia, in 1864 his record being identical with that of his Reg. After the investment of Petersburg was on duty at City Point. From this time for several months was engaged on constant scout and picket duty around the lines of the army. From March till advance of the army in April 1865, with his Reg., was on provost duty for defenses of City Point. He participated in the final campaign against Lee and was present at his surrender. After surrender, with his Reg. relieved to City Point on detailed duty as guard for President Lincoln. As such accompanied Mr. Lincoln to Petersurg and Richmond thence to City Point. On departure of the president, marched to {Backesville} and Appomattox Ct., picking up rebel stragglers. Thence was ordered North. Reached Alexandria, Va., {June} 9, where remained one month, whence was ordered to Readville, Mass. where was mustered out July 24, 1865. Thereafter returned to Chicopee.
Died in Chicopee Dec. 31, 1893
Source
Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee
Date
ca. 1861-1865
Rights
Public Domain
Type
Text
Coverage
Chicopee (Mass.)
Identifier
SR-261.0
Files
Collection
Citation
“William Miller, Civil War Soldier,” Chicopee Archives Online, accessed November 4, 2024, https://chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/items/show/2627.