James R. Mathewson 7thMass WIA Wilderness A bust view of Mathewson Period ink signed on the back "Yours
Truly James R. Mathewson, Capt 7th Mass Col.” No back mark.
James R.
Mathewson
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Residence Taunton MA; a 24 year-old Machinist.
Enlisted on 6/15/1861 as a 2nd Lieutenant.
On 6/15/1861 he was commissioned into
"F" Co. MA 7th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 6/27/1864 at Taunton, MA
He was listed as:
* Wounded 5/5/1864 Wilderness, VA
Promotions:
* 1st Lieut 11/13/1861
* Capt 10/25/1862
Intra Regimental Company Transfers:
* from company F to company B
Other Information:
born in Johnston, R. I.
Member of GAR Post # 133 (George H. Maintien) in
Plainville, MA
Held GAR Offices:
* Post Commander # 133
died 5/16/1896
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