First organized in 1954 to participate in northampton, massachusetts tercentenary celebrations. His first invention was a tackmaking machine which he invented at age eighteen and perfected over the next six years. Springfield krag trapdoors springfield muskets m1 garand 1892 1894 krag 1896 krag. Springfield model 1863 type ii rifle musket nra museums. All things considered equal, these swords will almost certainly command a premium above their counterparts. Maurice springfield 1851 maurice springfield in massachusetts, marriages, 18411915. Massachusetts genealogy free massachusetts genealogy. There is much already written about the the ames sword company herein referred to as ames. The model 1861, with all of its variants, was the most commonly used longarm. In the late summer of 1864, fourteen companies of heavy artillery were raised throughout massachusetts for the purpose of coastal. The 4th massachusetts volunteer heavy artillery regiment was a unit that served in the union.
The m1861 is representative of the everymans rifle during the war. Shooting and discussing an original 1863 springfield type i civil war rifle, which is essentially just a variant of the classic 1861 springfield. The massachusetts 37th regiment playing wickets at brandy station. The state of massachusetts bought spencer rifles, which were issued to the 37th massachusetts infantry as the regiment passed through washington in the summer of 1864. Encyclopedia of massachusetts, biographical genealogical. Back in springfield, word was received on april 18 of the death of thomas.
Genealogical researchers use city directories to obtain information about individuals in specific places at particular points in time. Just before the battle of atlanta, a lieutenant sent stockwell to find the cooks who were late with company is coffee. The site is preserved as the springfield armory national historic site, western. Wilcox in springfield, ma and after the war he lived in springfield, ma. When issued, this musket would have had a springfield lockplate, but during the civil war era, the springfield lockplate was apparently damaged and was replaced with an 1864 date bridesburg. American agriculturist, for the farm, garden and household. Springfield, massachusetts, usa history, photos, stories.
Model 1863 riflemusket, manufactured at the springfield armory in springfield, massachusetts circa 1864. Travel back in time to springfield, massachusetts, usa. The metal has a smooth, graybrown, attic patina with lockplate markings of, 1864 bridesburg. Maurice springfield 1864 pennsylvania maurice springfield in 1920 united states federal census. Thomas blanchard 1788 1864 was born on june 24 th, 1788, in sutton, massachusetts, near worcester. Find full publications dating back to 1864 and learn more about life for your ancestors during the defining moments of. Contact masshealth customer service, your health plan, the childrens medical security plan, family assistance, the board of hearings, or the fraud hotline. Masshealth choices is the place learn about, compare, and enroll in a masshealth health plan. Du bois library houses an extensive collection of early city directories. Massachusetts political leaders quickly got to work preparing for war. Springfield city directory and business advertiser. Was an 18 yearold farmer when he enlisted on 11281861 as a private. Springfield, west springfield, chicopee and longmeadow directory.
Federal infantrymen were armed mainly with the springfield rifle musket, model 1861, or variants of this model, i. This is a great vintage springfield massachusetts advertising bill head for websters dictionary that is dated 1864. Model 1863 type ii riflemusket, manufactured at the springfield armory in springfield, massachusetts circa 1864. Civil war infantry springfield us model 1863 type i rifle. From maemt86, i refilled the civil war rifled musket hole in my collection from last year. If you have a civil war musket in your collection, it very probably is a springfield of this model. The m1863 is representative of the everymans rifle during the war. The regimental quartermaster original muskets and pistols. Masshome directory of massachusetts civil war web sites. Model 1863 type i riflemusket, manufactured at the springfield armory in springfield, massachusetts circa 1863. Everett barney came to springfield to work in a pistol factory in 1864 and within 20 years became one of the richest men in the state, making most of his fortune on.
As such, it is sometimes classified as just a variant of the model 1861. Model 1855 1864 model 1861 special model 1847 musketoon model 1842. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about maurice springfield on myheritage, the worlds family history network. The republican presents the 2nd book in the civil war series.
This state page of our website provides direct links to free major genealogy databases and historical titles and information found on massachusetts genealogy, whether they exist on our site, or across the web. Rvrs administers and issues copies of vital records that occurred in massachusetts from 1926 to the present. Easthampton our lady of the valley parish established 2010 churchrectorymailing address. Find full publications dating back to 1864 and learn more about life for your ancestors during the. The springfield armory, located in the city of springfield, massachusetts, was the primary center for the manufacture of united states military firearms from 1777 until its closing in 1968. Tallmadge express weekly newspaper, tallmadge, ohio. Washington was reached june 22, and springfield, mass. Massachusetts, 16501865 was first published as a book written by joseph cavalho iii. The model 1863 was only a minor improvement over the springfield model 1861. Learn about the people who lived in springfield, massachusetts, usa through stories, old newspaper articles, pictures and genealogy. Something that i cannot figure out is why the rifle is shorter than a normal 1864 springfield rifle. Harrison knew firsthand how badly blacks were treated in the military. It was the first federal armory and one of the first factories in the united states dedicated to the manufacture of weapons.
Springfield m1863 type ii musket dated 1864 horse soldier. Civil war of april 1864 saw atrocities and setbacks for the union. Stockwell used this rifle at the battles of kennesaw mountain, and mobile, but not at the battle of atlanta. Find out who lives on pidgeon dr, springfield, ma 01119. Its in the pattern of the 1863 springfield, but the lockplate reads s. Business enterprises massachusetts springfield directories periodicals, springfield. The following history was written by the grandfather of nediv member e. On the first of the month three carriers began delivering letters to those who provided the post office with. Manufactured in springfield massachusetts at the springfield armory the 1863 rifle musket is a.
We have highly collectable civil war rifles and civil war muskets for sale in our large inventory of u. Organized november 3, 1862, for garrison duty in the forts of boston harbor, duty at fort warren till april, 1863, when assigned to 1st battalion heavy artillery as company b. He served as chaplain of the famed massachusetts 54th regiment, the first all black infantry to fight in the civil war. Triweekly ed springfield triweekly republican, 18601863. A total of 273,265 were produced making it the most common of all union weapons.
Civil war antique springfield 1861 riflemusket description. Who lives on pidgeon dr, springfield, ma 01119 spokeo. S model 1863 type ii, also known as the model 1864, was the u. Civil war antique springfield 1861 riflemusket primary infantry weapon of the union here we present an antique springfield armory model 1861 civil war riflemusket, made in 1864 in springfield, massachusetts. Civil war sites in massachusetts civil war massachusetts. In modern times, these muskets are commonly referred to by their date of design followed by the name springfield 1855 springfield, for example. The m186163 is representative of the everymans rifle during the war. It is in nice condition with great vintage graphics and it is offered as found in the estate of an exliquor dealeropium dealer and war veteran. Massachusetts census information massachusetts federal census records. And a few have a central portal for many of the newspapers that have been digitized. Railroad extra history of the railways of massachusetts. Massachusetts civil war union infantry units genealogy. Massachusetts city directories published and online. Ames is probably the most desirable maker amongst american sword collectors.
The site is preserved as the springfield armory national historic. Acton memorial library civil war archives tenth regiment. Several states use the library of congress chronicling america site as their main central online site for searching old newspapers. On july 1 and 6, 1864, the regiment was mustered out of the united states service. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The 27th massachusetts volunteer infantry was an infantry regiment recruited in massachusetts. The original recruits were officially mustered in for 3 years at springfield between sept. In april, 1864, the 27th massachusetts was assigned to the army of the james. The star on the barrel indicates this is a richmond armory reconditioned barrel. Springfield riflemusket 12261861 eagle manufacturing co. This is a contract m63 springfield musket made for massachusetts by s. Civil war infantry springfield us model 1863 type i riflemusket antique made at the springfield armory circa 1863 here we present a springfield u.
Springfield musket may refer to any one of several types of small arms produced by the springfield armory in springfield, massachusetts, for the united states armed forces. This is a directory, list, guide to massachusetts city and town street and residential directories available for researching online and at various massachusetts state archive facilities. The town of springfield, massachusetts, located on the banks of the. Here we present an antique springfield armory model 1861 civil war riflemusket, made in 1862 in springfield, massachusetts. These data are used by local and state public health programs and medical researchers to help understand our population, promote wellness, and ensure health equity within the.
Newspaper directory to find information about american newspapers published between 1690present. Eventually, the springfield union merged with one of the most influential publications in american politics at this time, the republican. Springfield union springfield, massachusetts newspaper. Rvrs also provides statistics on births, deaths, fetal deaths, divorces, and marriages.
And in june 1864 congress granted equal pay for the 180,000 blacks who fought on the side of the north. Uncover property values, resident history, neighborhood safety score, and more. The springfield m1863 type 2 musket was a government arsenal product from springfield, massachusetts. Regimental history from a compendium of the war of the rebellion, by frederick dyer. Massachusetts is one of the states who do not have a central online repository for searching historical newspapers. Maurice springfield historical records and family trees.
Courts martial book, military district of alexandria, 18641865, contains general. Immediately after taking office in january of 1861, the governor of massachusetts john albion andrew, began efforts to raise funds and gather troops to make sure massachusetts. During the 1800s, massachusetts had several newspapers and publications in circulation. July of 1864 also marked the first free delivery of mail to residents of springfield. Model 1863 springfield rifle musket national museum of. The metal has a smooth, graybrown, attic patina with lockplate markings of, 1864 bridesburg us.
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