Charles F. Tew papers 1837-1905 Tew, Charles F. papers

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Charles F. Tew papers 1837-1905 Tew, Charles F. papers

The Charles F. Tew papers contain letters and documents related to Union officer Charles Tew and his family. The letters document Tew's early career in the navy, his Civil War service, and his family's post-war activities.

1.25 linear feet

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6391265

William L. Clements Library

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Charles F. Tew was born in 1824 or 1825 in Taunton, Massachusetts, to James and Abigail Tew; he had two younger brothers, William and Joseph. Tew joined the United States Navy in 1841, and sailed aboard the U.S.S. Columbus . However, he found himself dissatisfied with navy life, and was discharged for desertion in 1842. He married Amelia Chamberlain in 1847, and worked as a gas fitter and fireman in Worcester, Massachusetts. In 1861, Tew enlisted in the 25th Massachusetts Volunteer ...

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