In 1841, George Washington Clutter was the editor/owner of Wheeling Argus (a Democratic newspaper).
In 1847 Pres. Polk appointed him as 1st Lt. (1847 War with Mexico), later to Captain. Was 1st Lt. of 13th Regiment of US Infantry.
President James Polk appointed him Deputy Postmaster of Wheeling, VA on 2 March 1849.
In 1855, he became the Auditor of Public Accounts of VA.
History written by granddaughter, Semaj D. Boice - became a member of the Dove Lodge of Masons, 11/9/1853. She presented his apron and all the Blue regalia to the Lodge on 8/13/1920 to be placed in their Cabinet of Lodge Treasures, then located in the Mason's Temple at Richmond, VA.
Account written by Sarah Ada Clutter Norris Boice about the Clutter family - My father, G. W. Clutter, was born in Preston County, VA on a large farm with coal fields on it. Grandmother Clutter died when my father was sixteen; a Mr. Ephraim Pollock took great interest in him and gave him a business training.
My great grandfather, Samuel Clutter, moved to Flocking Co., OH - his descendants are scattered far and near.
My father was Editor and proprietor of the Wheeling Angus. Married Sarah Margaret Junkin of the noted Presbyterian family. An officer in Mexican War, Captain. Postmaster at Wheeling, member of Legislature, elected 1st Auditor of State of Virginia, and was in his second term of office when he died.
The following state record, manuscripts, photographs and special documents and non-textual materials were officially placed in the West Virginia State Archives from January through December 1991. The accessions are listed alphabetically under specific types of materials. Information about these accessions and access to them may obtained from the Archives and History Library, The Cultural Center, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston, WV 25305-0300:
Clutter, George W. Papers, 1845-55. 96 pages. Transfer, 1991. A&M 3079.
The Mexican War letters of Capt. George W. Clutter of the Monongalia "Mountain Boys," attached to the United States 13th Regiment, Company B. The letters contain information about recruitment and deployment of the unit. Clutter describes in detail the land and customs of Mexico, particularly the territory between VeraCruz and Mexico City. [His expressed opinions are indicative of expansionist attitudes then prevalent among Americans.]
Monongalia County Men In The War With Mexico.
Lieutenant George W. Clutter, early in 1847, enlisted a detachment of thirty-two men in Monongalia county, for service in the War with Mexico. They were known as the "Mountain Boys of Monongalia," and all left Morgantown, May 21, 1847, and proceeded to Fortress Monroe, Virginia, where they were attached to Company B of the Thirteenth United States Infantry, of which John Tyler was captain. He resigned and Lieutenant Clutter was promoted to the captaincy. The Company sailed June 9, 1847, in the brig "Tuckahoe" from Old Point Comfort, to Point Isabel at the mouth of the Rio Grande, whence the Regiment marched to join the forces of General Taylor. The names of these Monongalia county men were as follows...
Ready For The War In Ohio County.
The Wheeling Times, in its issue of November 25, 1846, contained a call for a meeting of the people of Ohio county on that evening, for the purpose of organizing a company for service in the War with Mexico. The ranks of the company were filled, and on the 11th of February, 1847, a meeting was held for the purpose of organization. Colonel Benjamin F. Kelly presided, and John J. Watson acted as Secretary; Daniel S. Lee was elected Captain; George W. Clutter, First Lieutenant; and John Jay Watson, Second Lieutenant. An editorial in the Argus, of February 23d ensuing, recommends that the ladies of Wheeling present the Company with a flag, before its departure. But now there was disappointment; information was received from the Governor of Virginia to the effect that the Regiment called for by the president was full, and no additional troops could be received. It was now that Lieutenant Clutter, previously mentioned, proceeded to Monongalia where he enlisted the detachment which became part of Company B. of the Thirteenth United States Infantry.
West Virginia Organizations Which Saw Service In Mexico....
Captain George W. Clutter's Detachment of Monongalia "Mountain Boys" attached to Company B of the Thirteenth Regiment, United States Infantry.
In 1847 Pres. Polk appointed him as 1st Lt. (1847 War with Mexico), later to Captain. Was 1st Lt. of 13th Regiment of US Infantry.
President James Polk appointed him Deputy Postmaster of Wheeling, VA on 2 March 1849.
In 1855, he became the Auditor of Public Accounts of VA.
History written by granddaughter, Semaj D. Boice - became a member of the Dove Lodge of Masons, 11/9/1853. She presented his apron and all the Blue regalia to the Lodge on 8/13/1920 to be placed in their Cabinet of Lodge Treasures, then located in the Mason's Temple at Richmond, VA.
Account written by Sarah Ada Clutter Norris Boice about the Clutter family - My father, G. W. Clutter, was born in Preston County, VA on a large farm with coal fields on it. Grandmother Clutter died when my father was sixteen; a Mr. Ephraim Pollock took great interest in him and gave him a business training.
My great grandfather, Samuel Clutter, moved to Flocking Co., OH - his descendants are scattered far and near.
My father was Editor and proprietor of the Wheeling Angus. Married Sarah Margaret Junkin of the noted Presbyterian family. An officer in Mexican War, Captain. Postmaster at Wheeling, member of Legislature, elected 1st Auditor of State of Virginia, and was in his second term of office when he died.
The following state record, manuscripts, photographs and special documents and non-textual materials were officially placed in the West Virginia State Archives from January through December 1991. The accessions are listed alphabetically under specific types of materials. Information about these accessions and access to them may obtained from the Archives and History Library, The Cultural Center, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston, WV 25305-0300:
Clutter, George W. Papers, 1845-55. 96 pages. Transfer, 1991. A&M 3079.
The Mexican War letters of Capt. George W. Clutter of the Monongalia "Mountain Boys," attached to the United States 13th Regiment, Company B. The letters contain information about recruitment and deployment of the unit. Clutter describes in detail the land and customs of Mexico, particularly the territory between VeraCruz and Mexico City. [His expressed opinions are indicative of expansionist attitudes then prevalent among Americans.]
Monongalia County Men In The War With Mexico.
Lieutenant George W. Clutter, early in 1847, enlisted a detachment of thirty-two men in Monongalia county, for service in the War with Mexico. They were known as the "Mountain Boys of Monongalia," and all left Morgantown, May 21, 1847, and proceeded to Fortress Monroe, Virginia, where they were attached to Company B of the Thirteenth United States Infantry, of which John Tyler was captain. He resigned and Lieutenant Clutter was promoted to the captaincy. The Company sailed June 9, 1847, in the brig "Tuckahoe" from Old Point Comfort, to Point Isabel at the mouth of the Rio Grande, whence the Regiment marched to join the forces of General Taylor. The names of these Monongalia county men were as follows...
Ready For The War In Ohio County.
The Wheeling Times, in its issue of November 25, 1846, contained a call for a meeting of the people of Ohio county on that evening, for the purpose of organizing a company for service in the War with Mexico. The ranks of the company were filled, and on the 11th of February, 1847, a meeting was held for the purpose of organization. Colonel Benjamin F. Kelly presided, and John J. Watson acted as Secretary; Daniel S. Lee was elected Captain; George W. Clutter, First Lieutenant; and John Jay Watson, Second Lieutenant. An editorial in the Argus, of February 23d ensuing, recommends that the ladies of Wheeling present the Company with a flag, before its departure. But now there was disappointment; information was received from the Governor of Virginia to the effect that the Regiment called for by the president was full, and no additional troops could be received. It was now that Lieutenant Clutter, previously mentioned, proceeded to Monongalia where he enlisted the detachment which became part of Company B. of the Thirteenth United States Infantry.
West Virginia Organizations Which Saw Service In Mexico....
Captain George W. Clutter's Detachment of Monongalia "Mountain Boys" attached to Company B of the Thirteenth Regiment, United States Infantry.
In 1841, George Washington Clutter was the editor/owner of Wheeling Argus (a Democratic newspaper).
In 1847 Pres. Polk appointed him as 1st Lt. (1847 War with Mexico), later to Captain. Was 1st Lt. of 13th Regiment of US Infantry.
President James Polk appointed him Deputy Postmaster of Wheeling, VA on 2 March 1849.
In 1855, he became the Auditor of Public Accounts of VA.
History written by granddaughter, Semaj D. Boice - became a member of the Dove Lodge of Masons, 11/9/1853. She presented his apron and all the Blue regalia to the Lodge on 8/13/1920 to be placed in their Cabinet of Lodge Treasures, then located in the Mason's Temple at Richmond, VA.
Account written by Sarah Ada Clutter Norris Boice about the Clutter family - My father, G. W. Clutter, was born in Preston County, VA on a large farm with coal fields on it. Grandmother Clutter died when my father was sixteen; a Mr. Ephraim Pollock took great interest in him and gave him a business training.
My great grandfather, Samuel Clutter, moved to Flocking Co., OH - his descendants are scattered far and near.
My father was Editor and proprietor of the Wheeling Angus. Married Sarah Margaret Junkin of the noted Presbyterian family. An officer in Mexican War, Captain. Postmaster at Wheeling, member of Legislature, elected 1st Auditor of State of Virginia, and was in his second term of office when he died.
The following state record, manuscripts, photographs and special documents and non-textual materials were officially placed in the West Virginia State Archives from January through December 1991. The accessions are listed alphabetically under specific types of materials. Information about these accessions and access to them may obtained from the Archives and History Library, The Cultural Center, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston, WV 25305-0300:
Clutter, George W. Papers, 1845-55. 96 pages. Transfer, 1991. A&M 3079.
The Mexican War letters of Capt. George W. Clutter of the Monongalia "Mountain Boys," attached to the United States 13th Regiment, Company B. The letters contain information about recruitment and deployment of the unit. Clutter describes in detail the land and customs of Mexico, particularly the territory between VeraCruz and Mexico City. [His expressed opinions are indicative of expansionist attitudes then prevalent among Americans.]
Monongalia County Men In The War With Mexico.
Lieutenant George W. Clutter, early in 1847, enlisted a detachment of thirty-two men in Monongalia county, for service in the War with Mexico. They were known as the "Mountain Boys of Monongalia," and all left Morgantown, May 21, 1847, and proceeded to Fortress Monroe, Virginia, where they were attached to Company B of the Thirteenth United States Infantry, of which John Tyler was captain. He resigned and Lieutenant Clutter was promoted to the captaincy. The Company sailed June 9, 1847, in the brig "Tuckahoe" from Old Point Comfort, to Point Isabel at the mouth of the Rio Grande, whence the Regiment marched to join the forces of General Taylor. The names of these Monongalia county men were as follows...
Ready For The War In Ohio County.
The Wheeling Times, in its issue of November 25, 1846, contained a call for a meeting of the people of Ohio county on that evening, for the purpose of organizing a company for service in the War with Mexico. The ranks of the company were filled, and on the 11th of February, 1847, a meeting was held for the purpose of organization. Colonel Benjamin F. Kelly presided, and John J. Watson acted as Secretary; Daniel S. Lee was elected Captain; George W. Clutter, First Lieutenant; and John Jay Watson, Second Lieutenant. An editorial in the Argus, of February 23d ensuing, recommends that the ladies of Wheeling present the Company with a flag, before its departure. But now there was disappointment; information was received from the Governor of Virginia to the effect that the Regiment called for by the president was full, and no additional troops could be received. It was now that Lieutenant Clutter, previously mentioned, proceeded to Monongalia where he enlisted the detachment which became part of Company B. of the Thirteenth United States Infantry.
West Virginia Organizations Which Saw Service In Mexico....
Captain George W. Clutter's Detachment of Monongalia "Mountain Boys" attached to Company B of the Thirteenth Regiment, United States Infantry.
In 1847 Pres. Polk appointed him as 1st Lt. (1847 War with Mexico), later to Captain. Was 1st Lt. of 13th Regiment of US Infantry.
President James Polk appointed him Deputy Postmaster of Wheeling, VA on 2 March 1849.
In 1855, he became the Auditor of Public Accounts of VA.
History written by granddaughter, Semaj D. Boice - became a member of the Dove Lodge of Masons, 11/9/1853. She presented his apron and all the Blue regalia to the Lodge on 8/13/1920 to be placed in their Cabinet of Lodge Treasures, then located in the Mason's Temple at Richmond, VA.
Account written by Sarah Ada Clutter Norris Boice about the Clutter family - My father, G. W. Clutter, was born in Preston County, VA on a large farm with coal fields on it. Grandmother Clutter died when my father was sixteen; a Mr. Ephraim Pollock took great interest in him and gave him a business training.
My great grandfather, Samuel Clutter, moved to Flocking Co., OH - his descendants are scattered far and near.
My father was Editor and proprietor of the Wheeling Angus. Married Sarah Margaret Junkin of the noted Presbyterian family. An officer in Mexican War, Captain. Postmaster at Wheeling, member of Legislature, elected 1st Auditor of State of Virginia, and was in his second term of office when he died.
The following state record, manuscripts, photographs and special documents and non-textual materials were officially placed in the West Virginia State Archives from January through December 1991. The accessions are listed alphabetically under specific types of materials. Information about these accessions and access to them may obtained from the Archives and History Library, The Cultural Center, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston, WV 25305-0300:
Clutter, George W. Papers, 1845-55. 96 pages. Transfer, 1991. A&M 3079.
The Mexican War letters of Capt. George W. Clutter of the Monongalia "Mountain Boys," attached to the United States 13th Regiment, Company B. The letters contain information about recruitment and deployment of the unit. Clutter describes in detail the land and customs of Mexico, particularly the territory between VeraCruz and Mexico City. [His expressed opinions are indicative of expansionist attitudes then prevalent among Americans.]
Monongalia County Men In The War With Mexico.
Lieutenant George W. Clutter, early in 1847, enlisted a detachment of thirty-two men in Monongalia county, for service in the War with Mexico. They were known as the "Mountain Boys of Monongalia," and all left Morgantown, May 21, 1847, and proceeded to Fortress Monroe, Virginia, where they were attached to Company B of the Thirteenth United States Infantry, of which John Tyler was captain. He resigned and Lieutenant Clutter was promoted to the captaincy. The Company sailed June 9, 1847, in the brig "Tuckahoe" from Old Point Comfort, to Point Isabel at the mouth of the Rio Grande, whence the Regiment marched to join the forces of General Taylor. The names of these Monongalia county men were as follows...
Ready For The War In Ohio County.
The Wheeling Times, in its issue of November 25, 1846, contained a call for a meeting of the people of Ohio county on that evening, for the purpose of organizing a company for service in the War with Mexico. The ranks of the company were filled, and on the 11th of February, 1847, a meeting was held for the purpose of organization. Colonel Benjamin F. Kelly presided, and John J. Watson acted as Secretary; Daniel S. Lee was elected Captain; George W. Clutter, First Lieutenant; and John Jay Watson, Second Lieutenant. An editorial in the Argus, of February 23d ensuing, recommends that the ladies of Wheeling present the Company with a flag, before its departure. But now there was disappointment; information was received from the Governor of Virginia to the effect that the Regiment called for by the president was full, and no additional troops could be received. It was now that Lieutenant Clutter, previously mentioned, proceeded to Monongalia where he enlisted the detachment which became part of Company B. of the Thirteenth United States Infantry.
West Virginia Organizations Which Saw Service In Mexico....
Captain George W. Clutter's Detachment of Monongalia "Mountain Boys" attached to Company B of the Thirteenth Regiment, United States Infantry.
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