Stoddard, Charles Brigham, 1842-1914.

Stoddard (A. B. 1862) was commissioned as 1st Lieutenant and Quartermaster of the 41st Massachusetts Infantry. His regiment invaded Louisiana, under the command of Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks, and took part in the capture of Baton Rouge and Port Hudson. His regiment was reorganized in 1863 as the 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry. In 1864, they were sent to fight campaigns in Virginia.

From the description of Charles Brigham Stoddard letter book, 1862-1865. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612827315

Stoddard was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts, 1842 January 4. He was the son of Isaac Nelson Stoddard and Martha LeBaron (Thomas) Stoddard. He prepared for college at Frank B. Sanborn's School at Concord, Massachusetts, at Phillip's Exeter Academy in New Hampshire, and graduated from Harvard College with an A.B. in 1862.

After college, with the Civil War underway, Stoddard was commissioned as 1st Lieutenant and Quartermaster of the 41st Massachusetts Infantry. His regiment invaded Louisiana, under the command of Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks, and took part in the capture of Baton Rouge and Port Hudson. His regiment was reorganized in 1863 as the 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry and he was commissioned Captain, assigned to Company A, and they proceeded to fight the Red River campaign. In 1864, they were sent to fight campaigns in Virginia, serving under General Sheridan. In 1865 he was commissioned as Captain and Assistant Quartermaster of the United States Volunteers. On August 14, 1865 he was mustered out of service.

After the war, Stoddard returned to Plymouth to become Treasurer of the Plymouth Foundry Company and of the Old Colony Batting Company. In 1881 he was appointed Cashier of the Plymouth National Bank and in 1891, with the death of his father, he became President of the bank. He died in Plymouth, on October 15, 1914 Stoddard had remained unmarried.

From the guide to the Charles Brigham Stoddard letter book, 1861-1865 and undated., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)