Enlisted on 7/15/1861 at Columbia, ME, as a corporal and was mustered into Co. G, 6th Maine Infantry; wounded 11/7/1863 Rappahannock Station, VA; mustered out on 8/15/1864 at Portland, ME.
His brothers, Wentworth A. and Warren G., enlisted and were mustered into service as privates on October 10, 1862, in Co. D, 22nd Maine Infantry.
These two brothers died of disease at New Orleans, La. Wentworth died December 27, 1862 at the age of 21; Warren died on January 22, 1863 at the age of 23.
Fonze survived, having seen action during the Peninsular Campaign in Virginia, Antietam, Fredericksburg, the charge at Marye's Heights, Gettysburg, and Funkstown. His luck changed on November 7, 1863. The 6th Maine was about to lead an assault on rebel fortifications at Rappahannock Station, Virginia. As the sun went down, and the charge commenced, he was struck in the neck by gunfire. He was taken to a large house 2 miles from the battlefield, then transported by ambulance to Warrenton Junction, Virginia, the following day.
From there, he was placed on a train to Armory Square Hospital in Washington, DC. Once there, his doctors found a mini-ball in his shoulder/back area and removed it. He was discharged for disability and returned to civilian life. The bullet's path had caused damage to his lung and rendered his left arm useless.
Son of: Daniel Leighton.
He married Genetta A. Worcester in 1869 and fathered seven children with her.
Enlisted on 7/15/1861 at Columbia, ME, as a corporal and was mustered into Co. G, 6th Maine Infantry; wounded 11/7/1863 Rappahannock Station, VA; mustered out on 8/15/1864 at Portland, ME.
His brothers, Wentworth A. and Warren G., enlisted and were mustered into service as privates on October 10, 1862, in Co. D, 22nd Maine Infantry.
These two brothers died of disease at New Orleans, La. Wentworth died December 27, 1862 at the age of 21; Warren died on January 22, 1863 at the age of 23.
Fonze survived, having seen action during the Peninsular Campaign in Virginia, Antietam, Fredericksburg, the charge at Marye's Heights, Gettysburg, and Funkstown. His luck changed on November 7, 1863. The 6th Maine was about to lead an assault on rebel fortifications at Rappahannock Station, Virginia. As the sun went down, and the charge commenced, he was struck in the neck by gunfire. He was taken to a large house 2 miles from the battlefield, then transported by ambulance to Warrenton Junction, Virginia, the following day.
From there, he was placed on a train to Armory Square Hospital in Washington, DC. Once there, his doctors found a mini-ball in his shoulder/back area and removed it. He was discharged for disability and returned to civilian life. The bullet's path had caused damage to his lung and rendered his left arm useless.
Son of: Daniel Leighton.
He married Genetta A. Worcester in 1869 and fathered seven children with her.
Gravesite Details
His gravestone states he was born 1832 but "Pl Rv. Families" says he was born 1834. Also it looks like a C on the gravestone, but his middle name was Greenhill so it should be a G. This info is also entered in the Mailey Hill Cemetery Lot.
Family Members
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William Hillman "Hillman" Leighton
1823–1871
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Isaac L. Leighton
1826–1903
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Eli Ingersoll Leighton
1828–1832
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Melissa Ann Leighton Worcester
1830–1870
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Mary Celestia Leighton
1832–1834
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Augusta Ann Leighton Austin
1836–1867
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Warren Gilbert Leighton
1839–1863
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PVT Warren Gilbert Leighton
1839–1863
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Wentworth Alphonso Leighton
1841–1862
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PVT Wentworth Alphonso Leighton
1841–1862
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Pvt Alfred Eli Leighton
1844–1868
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