According to the 1890 Veterans Schedule, George enlisted on 06 September 1861 and was discharged on 16 October 1864 having served 3 yrs 1 mo & 10 dys.
Husband of Harriet Chesley. Also on this stone are the names of two of their children, Virginia F. and Howard S.
He was listed as a blacksmith on the 1900 census with he and his wife having had 3 children with one living. They had another son, George H who was age 20 in 1880 and was a musician.
Military information:
Biographical data and notes:
- Last known address: Haverhill, MA
Enlistment:
- Residing in Haverhill, MA at time of enlistment
- 29 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Sep 6 1861 as Corporal
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into H Company, 22nd Infantry (Massachusetts) on Sep 6 1861
- Mustered out from 22nd Infantry (Massachusetts) on Oct 17 1864 at Boston, MA
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) membership:
- Major Howe Post (Massachusetts Post No. 47), Haverhill, Massachusetts
Sources for the above information:
- Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War, (Adjutant General)
- GAR Dept of Massachusetts 1866-1947 (Sargent), (Heritage Books, Inc)
Note: In 2007 this stone was so dirty that one could barely read the dates. October 2008: A heartfelt thank you to Jenny of Girl Scout Troop 10298 and her Mother, Paula for cleaning this stone.
According to the 1890 Veterans Schedule, George enlisted on 06 September 1861 and was discharged on 16 October 1864 having served 3 yrs 1 mo & 10 dys.
Husband of Harriet Chesley. Also on this stone are the names of two of their children, Virginia F. and Howard S.
He was listed as a blacksmith on the 1900 census with he and his wife having had 3 children with one living. They had another son, George H who was age 20 in 1880 and was a musician.
Military information:
Biographical data and notes:
- Last known address: Haverhill, MA
Enlistment:
- Residing in Haverhill, MA at time of enlistment
- 29 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Sep 6 1861 as Corporal
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into H Company, 22nd Infantry (Massachusetts) on Sep 6 1861
- Mustered out from 22nd Infantry (Massachusetts) on Oct 17 1864 at Boston, MA
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) membership:
- Major Howe Post (Massachusetts Post No. 47), Haverhill, Massachusetts
Sources for the above information:
- Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War, (Adjutant General)
- GAR Dept of Massachusetts 1866-1947 (Sargent), (Heritage Books, Inc)
Note: In 2007 this stone was so dirty that one could barely read the dates. October 2008: A heartfelt thank you to Jenny of Girl Scout Troop 10298 and her Mother, Paula for cleaning this stone.
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