Certificates, 1862-1866.

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Certificates, 1862-1866.

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Certificates recognizing Fothergill's election to rank of second lieutenant in both military units and his service with the N.J. Volunteers during the Civil War.

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Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society

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Fothergill, John, army officer

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