In Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, I offer this challenge. Please help me correct an unfortunate oversight and properly honor these soldiers.
During the Civil War the town of Alburgh, Vermont kept a record of men who served for the town. However, there are men in the town record with no names. They are identified only as “Four Indians”. In commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of that terrible time in our history, I challenge my readers; Civil War buffs, historians, & genealogists from all corners; the people of Vermont; and most especially the town of Alburgh – give these men the proper recognition they deserve by giving them names.
Today, I am posting a copy of the original town record and showing my research to date. I can not do this alone. I ask assistance from everyone that appreciates the injustice of this. The general population of the mid-19th Century placed so little value on Indian life, they could not even be bothered to record the names of these “Indian” men who offered their lives.
These men deserve to be recognized properly. Because of their service, other men did not have to serve. These men deserve a proper place in the history of this county. It is time to correct this unfortunate oversight, identify these brave men, and tell their story to the world. It is, in my opinion, the only proper way to honor their sacrifice during this period of Civil War Commemoration.
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Civil War Challenge – Identifying Alburgh’s unnamed “Indian” soldiers
Edward Marden Sr. – Grafton Deeds (Part 11)
And here we have it folks – the last deed that Edward Marden Sr. will take part in. I really don’t understand it at all, but I understand the general idea of what is happened. Let’s see if any of my readers understand it any better.
Edward Marden Sr. – Grafton Deeds (Part 10)
The deed I am exploring today would seem to be the final one involving Edward. But, as my readers will see in my next post, there is yet one more to be explored.
Edward Marden Sr. – Grafton Deeds (Part 9)
Today’s deed further subdivides Lot 66 in Lyman by chopping off another 10 acres of land and selling it.
Edward Marden Jr. – Grafton Deeds (Part 8)
Today I will explore the second deed in Grafton County that involves the Marden family. It is a quit claim deed for the Annis family land in Bath, NH and it helps establish the identity of Edward Jr’s wife as Elizabeth Annis, daughter of David Annis of Bath, NH.
Edward Marden Jr. – Grafton Deeds (Part 7)
In the deed I am exploring today, I see the 60 acres purchased by Edward Jr. is now being sold to Phineas Ash of Lyman. This transfer takes place less than a year after Junior acquired the property. Phineas Ash will appear in other Marden deeds as well.
Edward Marden Sr. – Grafton Deeds (Part 6)
The deed I am exploring today provides a clear link between Edward Sr. and Edward Jr.. It would have been nice to find the words son or father somewhere in the deed, but at least a connection is established.
Edward Marden Sr. – Grafton Deeds (Part 5)
This next deed is the one mentioned by Edward in his pension inventory dated August of 1820. This is the deed of land to Edward’s wife from Charles K. White. It is very interesting to note this appears to be the same land Edward sold to Charles 2 years prior.
Edward Marden Sr. – Grafton Deeds (Part 4)
The next deed I am exploring signals the beginning of a series of ownership transfers for the 100 acre Lot 66 in Lyman on which Edward Marden is living. The property passes back and forth and is sub-divided all the while Edward is living on the property.
Edward Marden Sr. – Grafton Deeds (Part 3)
The next deed I will explore for Edward Marden is for land in Lyman. Lets see just what the deed adds to our knowledge of the family.
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