Papers and photographs, 1915-1936.

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Papers and photographs, 1915-1936.

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A paper, probably written by Hosea Rood, about the Civil War service of the William, Alonzo, Howard, and Milton Cushing who were residents of Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The story includes the highlights of the Navy career of William Cushing and Alonzo's actions at the battle of Gettysburg. Howard's service as a private and later service in the Indian wars is mentioned as is Milton's service as a postmaster with the Union Army. Also found is an article originally appearing in the New York Times Magazine about William Cushing's role in the sinking of the Albermarle. A carte de visite of William B. Cushing in an officers frock is also included.

Papers : 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder) and.Photographs : (1 folder)

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7788889

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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Cushing, Alonzo H., 1841-1863

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Cushing, Howard Bass, -1871

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Cushing, Milton, d. 1886.

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Road, Hosea W. (Hosea Whitford), 1845-1933.

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Cushing family.

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Cushing, William Barker, 1842-1874

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William Cushing, of Newburyport, Massachusetts, sailed on the brig Chenamus as a passenger in September 1843. The brig, captained by John H. Couch, sailed to Honolulu. After a visit of two months, cargo and passengers were loaded, and the ship sailed on to the Columbia River in the Oregon Country. There Cushing stayed for 16 months, trading and touring the Oregon countryside. From the description of William Cushing journal of a voyage to the Columbia River and related papers, 1843-[1...