Major Alexander H. Johnson papers, 1861-1865.

Grand Army of the Republic. Col. George H. Ward Post No. 10 (Worcester, Mass.)

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Patriotic organization organized in 1867 in Worcester, Mass., honoring George H. Ward, lieutenant colonel with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteers who was wounded in action at Balls Bluff in Leesburg, Va., Oct. 21, 1862 and died in 1864 from wounds received at the Battle of Gettysburg. There were originally 11 charter members. The post had several locations in Worcester, Mass., before moving into its final home on Pearl Street in 1912 which was said to be the finest GAR hall in the U.S. ...

Johnson, Alexander H., approximately 1847-1930

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Narragansett Indian, adopted by prominent black attorney William Henry Johnson, of New Bedford, Mass.; served as drummer boy with 54th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers during the Civil War; later lived in Worcester, Mass., where was active in the G.A.R., Col. George H. Ward Post No. 10 and taught drums. From the description of Alexander H. Johnson family collection, 1897-1997 (bulk 1990-1997). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70958498 Drummer boy with 54th Massachusetts Volu...

United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 54th (1863-1865)

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