Centennial Edition of the Greenfield Gazette, dated February 1, 1892, Memorial Day oration delivered by Rev. John F. Moors, delivered on May 30, 1872. page 50
By the side of his father, of whom I have just spoken, in the same company, stood Henry J. BOWERS. He was born in Greenfield, May 23, 1843. He married Emily SMITH the day after he enlisted, which was on the same day as his father, Dec. 15, '63. On the 22d of the following September, he was slightly wounded at the battle of Fisher's Hill and taken to the hospital. His wound proved worse than was though at first and caused his death, on the 12th of October, '64. Nothing is known of his death and burial, only that he was buried in the National cemetery, at Winchester.
Henry J. Bowers is one of three enlistees from the same family viz: Henry BOWERS the father, Henry J. BOWERS oldest son, William BOWERS younger son, none of which survived the war.
34th Massachusetts Infantry in the Civil War
In December [1863] an expedition was made to Harrisonburg which almost resulted disastrously, the Union troops being pursued all the way back. The regiment was then in camp near Bolivar until Feb. 1, 1864, when it was ordered to Cumberland, Md. Several difficult marches and the battles of New Market, Piedmont, and Lynchburg followed, and then the hurried march in retreat to the Union lines. Without rest it was again on the march and took part in the battles at Snicker's gap, Winchester [Henry b.1732, dies Sep 14, 1864, bur. Winchester Nat. Cem.], and Martinsburg. It was in the engagements at Halltown, Berryville, Fisher's hill [Henry J., b. 1843, wounded Sep 22, dies Oct. 12, 1864, *bur. Winchester Nat. Cem.] and Cedar creek and in December [William J., b.1847, dies Dec. 28, 1864, bur. Antietam Nat. Battlefield Site] received orders to join the Army of the James before Richmond.
Regimental history taken from "The Union Army" by Federal Publishing Company, 1908 - Volume 1
http://www.civilwarindex.com/armyma/34th_ma_infantry.html
Title: The war of the rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies.; Series 1 - Volume 43 (Part I)
Author: United States. War Dept., & etc.
*the site 1159 is for Jacob Bowers from Ohio; further research is necessary. Thank you to dickbelle who noticed this when photographing the gravesite.
BOWERS, Henry J.
b. May 23, 1843 Greenfield, Franklin, MA
d. Oct 12, 1864 Fisher's Hill, Shenandoah [Clarke], VA
1860 Census Buckland, Franklin, MA
Henry Bowers* 38 b: England 1832 Table Cutler
Huldah Bowers 37 b. MA
Henry Bowers* 15 b. MA Mechanic
Wm Bowers 13* b. MA Mechanic
James Bowers 11 b. MA
Ernest Bowers 9 b. MA
Herbert Bowers 5 b. MA
Francis Bowers 2 b. MA
Susan Ryther 40 b. MA
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*Henry Bowers 38 b. Jan 14, 1823 Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England; d. Sep 14, 1864 Winchester, Frederick, VA
*Henry Bowers 15 b. MA b. May 23, 1843 Greenfield, Franklin, MA; d. Oct 12, 1864 Fisher's Hill, Shenandoah, VA
*Wm Bowers 13 b. MA b. Nov. 8, 1847 Greenfield, Franklin, MA; d. Dec. 28, 1864 Frederick City, Frederick, MD
Henry J. Bowers -also- Henry I. Bowers
Regiment Name 34 Massachusetts Infantry
Side Union
Company F
Soldier's Rank_In Pvt.
Soldier's Rank_Out Pvt.
Alternate Name Henry J./Bowers
Film Number M544 roll 4
American Civil War Soldiers
Name: Henry Bower ((NO S))
Residence: Greenfield, Massachusetts
Occupation: Mechanic
Enlistment Date: 15 Dec 1863
Side Served: Union
State Served: Massachusetts
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 15 December 1863 at the age of 18.
Enlisted in Company F, 34th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 15 Dec 1863.
Died from wounds Company F, 34th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 12 Oct 1864 at Winchester, VA.
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
about Henry J Bower Name: Henry J Bower ((NO S))
Residence: Greenfield, Massachusetts
Occupation: Mechanic
Age at Enlistment: 18
Enlistment Date: 15 Dec 1863
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Massachusetts
Was Wounded?: Yes
Survived the War?: No
Service Record: Enlisted in Company F, Massachusetts 34th Infantry Regiment on 15 Dec 1863.
Mustered out on 12 Oct 1864 at Winchester, VA.
Birth Date: abt 1845
Sources: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
BOWERS, HENRY BURIED AT: SECTION 80 SITE 3730
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2. BOWERS, HENRY JACOB
US ARMY
CIVIL WAR
DATE OF DEATH: 09/10/1864
BURIED AT: SECTION 28 SITE 1159
WINCHESTER NATIONAL CEMETERY
401 NATIONAL AVENUE WINCHESTER, VA 22601
(540) 662-8535
See Map - http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/winchester.asp
By the side of his father, of whom I have just spoken, in the same company, stood Henry J. BOWERS. He was born in Greenfield, May 23, 1843. He married Emily SMITH the day after he enlisted, which was on the same day as his father, Dec. 15, '63. On the 22d of the following September, he was slightly wounded at the battle of Fisher's Hill and taken to the hospital. His wound proved worse than was though at first and caused his death, on the 12th of October, '64. Nothing is known of his death and burial, only that he was buried in the National cemetery, at Winchester.
Henry J. Bowers is one of three enlistees from the same family viz: Henry BOWERS the father, Henry J. BOWERS oldest son, William BOWERS younger son, none of which survived the war.
34th Massachusetts Infantry in the Civil War
In December [1863] an expedition was made to Harrisonburg which almost resulted disastrously, the Union troops being pursued all the way back. The regiment was then in camp near Bolivar until Feb. 1, 1864, when it was ordered to Cumberland, Md. Several difficult marches and the battles of New Market, Piedmont, and Lynchburg followed, and then the hurried march in retreat to the Union lines. Without rest it was again on the march and took part in the battles at Snicker's gap, Winchester [Henry b.1732, dies Sep 14, 1864, bur. Winchester Nat. Cem.], and Martinsburg. It was in the engagements at Halltown, Berryville, Fisher's hill [Henry J., b. 1843, wounded Sep 22, dies Oct. 12, 1864, *bur. Winchester Nat. Cem.] and Cedar creek and in December [William J., b.1847, dies Dec. 28, 1864, bur. Antietam Nat. Battlefield Site] received orders to join the Army of the James before Richmond.
Regimental history taken from "The Union Army" by Federal Publishing Company, 1908 - Volume 1
http://www.civilwarindex.com/armyma/34th_ma_infantry.html
Title: The war of the rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies.; Series 1 - Volume 43 (Part I)
Author: United States. War Dept., & etc.
*the site 1159 is for Jacob Bowers from Ohio; further research is necessary. Thank you to dickbelle who noticed this when photographing the gravesite.
BOWERS, Henry J.
b. May 23, 1843 Greenfield, Franklin, MA
d. Oct 12, 1864 Fisher's Hill, Shenandoah [Clarke], VA
1860 Census Buckland, Franklin, MA
Henry Bowers* 38 b: England 1832 Table Cutler
Huldah Bowers 37 b. MA
Henry Bowers* 15 b. MA Mechanic
Wm Bowers 13* b. MA Mechanic
James Bowers 11 b. MA
Ernest Bowers 9 b. MA
Herbert Bowers 5 b. MA
Francis Bowers 2 b. MA
Susan Ryther 40 b. MA
- -
*Henry Bowers 38 b. Jan 14, 1823 Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England; d. Sep 14, 1864 Winchester, Frederick, VA
*Henry Bowers 15 b. MA b. May 23, 1843 Greenfield, Franklin, MA; d. Oct 12, 1864 Fisher's Hill, Shenandoah, VA
*Wm Bowers 13 b. MA b. Nov. 8, 1847 Greenfield, Franklin, MA; d. Dec. 28, 1864 Frederick City, Frederick, MD
Henry J. Bowers -also- Henry I. Bowers
Regiment Name 34 Massachusetts Infantry
Side Union
Company F
Soldier's Rank_In Pvt.
Soldier's Rank_Out Pvt.
Alternate Name Henry J./Bowers
Film Number M544 roll 4
American Civil War Soldiers
Name: Henry Bower ((NO S))
Residence: Greenfield, Massachusetts
Occupation: Mechanic
Enlistment Date: 15 Dec 1863
Side Served: Union
State Served: Massachusetts
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 15 December 1863 at the age of 18.
Enlisted in Company F, 34th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 15 Dec 1863.
Died from wounds Company F, 34th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 12 Oct 1864 at Winchester, VA.
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
about Henry J Bower Name: Henry J Bower ((NO S))
Residence: Greenfield, Massachusetts
Occupation: Mechanic
Age at Enlistment: 18
Enlistment Date: 15 Dec 1863
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Massachusetts
Was Wounded?: Yes
Survived the War?: No
Service Record: Enlisted in Company F, Massachusetts 34th Infantry Regiment on 15 Dec 1863.
Mustered out on 12 Oct 1864 at Winchester, VA.
Birth Date: abt 1845
Sources: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
BOWERS, HENRY BURIED AT: SECTION 80 SITE 3730
---------------------------------
2. BOWERS, HENRY JACOB
US ARMY
CIVIL WAR
DATE OF DEATH: 09/10/1864
BURIED AT: SECTION 28 SITE 1159
WINCHESTER NATIONAL CEMETERY
401 NATIONAL AVENUE WINCHESTER, VA 22601
(540) 662-8535
See Map - http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/winchester.asp
Centennial Edition of the Greenfield Gazette, dated February 1, 1892, Memorial Day oration delivered by Rev. John F. Moors, delivered on May 30, 1872. page 50
By the side of his father, of whom I have just spoken, in the same company, stood Henry J. BOWERS. He was born in Greenfield, May 23, 1843. He married Emily SMITH the day after he enlisted, which was on the same day as his father, Dec. 15, '63. On the 22d of the following September, he was slightly wounded at the battle of Fisher's Hill and taken to the hospital. His wound proved worse than was though at first and caused his death, on the 12th of October, '64. Nothing is known of his death and burial, only that he was buried in the National cemetery, at Winchester.
Henry J. Bowers is one of three enlistees from the same family viz: Henry BOWERS the father, Henry J. BOWERS oldest son, William BOWERS younger son, none of which survived the war.
34th Massachusetts Infantry in the Civil War
In December [1863] an expedition was made to Harrisonburg which almost resulted disastrously, the Union troops being pursued all the way back. The regiment was then in camp near Bolivar until Feb. 1, 1864, when it was ordered to Cumberland, Md. Several difficult marches and the battles of New Market, Piedmont, and Lynchburg followed, and then the hurried march in retreat to the Union lines. Without rest it was again on the march and took part in the battles at Snicker's gap, Winchester [Henry b.1732, dies Sep 14, 1864, bur. Winchester Nat. Cem.], and Martinsburg. It was in the engagements at Halltown, Berryville, Fisher's hill [Henry J., b. 1843, wounded Sep 22, dies Oct. 12, 1864, *bur. Winchester Nat. Cem.] and Cedar creek and in December [William J., b.1847, dies Dec. 28, 1864, bur. Antietam Nat. Battlefield Site] received orders to join the Army of the James before Richmond.
Regimental history taken from "The Union Army" by Federal Publishing Company, 1908 - Volume 1
http://www.civilwarindex.com/armyma/34th_ma_infantry.html
Title: The war of the rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies.; Series 1 - Volume 43 (Part I)
Author: United States. War Dept., & etc.
*the site 1159 is for Jacob Bowers from Ohio; further research is necessary. Thank you to dickbelle who noticed this when photographing the gravesite.
BOWERS, Henry J.
b. May 23, 1843 Greenfield, Franklin, MA
d. Oct 12, 1864 Fisher's Hill, Shenandoah [Clarke], VA
1860 Census Buckland, Franklin, MA
Henry Bowers* 38 b: England 1832 Table Cutler
Huldah Bowers 37 b. MA
Henry Bowers* 15 b. MA Mechanic
Wm Bowers 13* b. MA Mechanic
James Bowers 11 b. MA
Ernest Bowers 9 b. MA
Herbert Bowers 5 b. MA
Francis Bowers 2 b. MA
Susan Ryther 40 b. MA
- -
*Henry Bowers 38 b. Jan 14, 1823 Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England; d. Sep 14, 1864 Winchester, Frederick, VA
*Henry Bowers 15 b. MA b. May 23, 1843 Greenfield, Franklin, MA; d. Oct 12, 1864 Fisher's Hill, Shenandoah, VA
*Wm Bowers 13 b. MA b. Nov. 8, 1847 Greenfield, Franklin, MA; d. Dec. 28, 1864 Frederick City, Frederick, MD
Henry J. Bowers -also- Henry I. Bowers
Regiment Name 34 Massachusetts Infantry
Side Union
Company F
Soldier's Rank_In Pvt.
Soldier's Rank_Out Pvt.
Alternate Name Henry J./Bowers
Film Number M544 roll 4
American Civil War Soldiers
Name: Henry Bower ((NO S))
Residence: Greenfield, Massachusetts
Occupation: Mechanic
Enlistment Date: 15 Dec 1863
Side Served: Union
State Served: Massachusetts
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 15 December 1863 at the age of 18.
Enlisted in Company F, 34th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 15 Dec 1863.
Died from wounds Company F, 34th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 12 Oct 1864 at Winchester, VA.
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
about Henry J Bower Name: Henry J Bower ((NO S))
Residence: Greenfield, Massachusetts
Occupation: Mechanic
Age at Enlistment: 18
Enlistment Date: 15 Dec 1863
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Massachusetts
Was Wounded?: Yes
Survived the War?: No
Service Record: Enlisted in Company F, Massachusetts 34th Infantry Regiment on 15 Dec 1863.
Mustered out on 12 Oct 1864 at Winchester, VA.
Birth Date: abt 1845
Sources: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
BOWERS, HENRY BURIED AT: SECTION 80 SITE 3730
---------------------------------
2. BOWERS, HENRY JACOB
US ARMY
CIVIL WAR
DATE OF DEATH: 09/10/1864
BURIED AT: SECTION 28 SITE 1159
WINCHESTER NATIONAL CEMETERY
401 NATIONAL AVENUE WINCHESTER, VA 22601
(540) 662-8535
See Map - http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/winchester.asp
By the side of his father, of whom I have just spoken, in the same company, stood Henry J. BOWERS. He was born in Greenfield, May 23, 1843. He married Emily SMITH the day after he enlisted, which was on the same day as his father, Dec. 15, '63. On the 22d of the following September, he was slightly wounded at the battle of Fisher's Hill and taken to the hospital. His wound proved worse than was though at first and caused his death, on the 12th of October, '64. Nothing is known of his death and burial, only that he was buried in the National cemetery, at Winchester.
Henry J. Bowers is one of three enlistees from the same family viz: Henry BOWERS the father, Henry J. BOWERS oldest son, William BOWERS younger son, none of which survived the war.
34th Massachusetts Infantry in the Civil War
In December [1863] an expedition was made to Harrisonburg which almost resulted disastrously, the Union troops being pursued all the way back. The regiment was then in camp near Bolivar until Feb. 1, 1864, when it was ordered to Cumberland, Md. Several difficult marches and the battles of New Market, Piedmont, and Lynchburg followed, and then the hurried march in retreat to the Union lines. Without rest it was again on the march and took part in the battles at Snicker's gap, Winchester [Henry b.1732, dies Sep 14, 1864, bur. Winchester Nat. Cem.], and Martinsburg. It was in the engagements at Halltown, Berryville, Fisher's hill [Henry J., b. 1843, wounded Sep 22, dies Oct. 12, 1864, *bur. Winchester Nat. Cem.] and Cedar creek and in December [William J., b.1847, dies Dec. 28, 1864, bur. Antietam Nat. Battlefield Site] received orders to join the Army of the James before Richmond.
Regimental history taken from "The Union Army" by Federal Publishing Company, 1908 - Volume 1
http://www.civilwarindex.com/armyma/34th_ma_infantry.html
Title: The war of the rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies.; Series 1 - Volume 43 (Part I)
Author: United States. War Dept., & etc.
*the site 1159 is for Jacob Bowers from Ohio; further research is necessary. Thank you to dickbelle who noticed this when photographing the gravesite.
BOWERS, Henry J.
b. May 23, 1843 Greenfield, Franklin, MA
d. Oct 12, 1864 Fisher's Hill, Shenandoah [Clarke], VA
1860 Census Buckland, Franklin, MA
Henry Bowers* 38 b: England 1832 Table Cutler
Huldah Bowers 37 b. MA
Henry Bowers* 15 b. MA Mechanic
Wm Bowers 13* b. MA Mechanic
James Bowers 11 b. MA
Ernest Bowers 9 b. MA
Herbert Bowers 5 b. MA
Francis Bowers 2 b. MA
Susan Ryther 40 b. MA
- -
*Henry Bowers 38 b. Jan 14, 1823 Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England; d. Sep 14, 1864 Winchester, Frederick, VA
*Henry Bowers 15 b. MA b. May 23, 1843 Greenfield, Franklin, MA; d. Oct 12, 1864 Fisher's Hill, Shenandoah, VA
*Wm Bowers 13 b. MA b. Nov. 8, 1847 Greenfield, Franklin, MA; d. Dec. 28, 1864 Frederick City, Frederick, MD
Henry J. Bowers -also- Henry I. Bowers
Regiment Name 34 Massachusetts Infantry
Side Union
Company F
Soldier's Rank_In Pvt.
Soldier's Rank_Out Pvt.
Alternate Name Henry J./Bowers
Film Number M544 roll 4
American Civil War Soldiers
Name: Henry Bower ((NO S))
Residence: Greenfield, Massachusetts
Occupation: Mechanic
Enlistment Date: 15 Dec 1863
Side Served: Union
State Served: Massachusetts
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 15 December 1863 at the age of 18.
Enlisted in Company F, 34th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 15 Dec 1863.
Died from wounds Company F, 34th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 12 Oct 1864 at Winchester, VA.
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
about Henry J Bower Name: Henry J Bower ((NO S))
Residence: Greenfield, Massachusetts
Occupation: Mechanic
Age at Enlistment: 18
Enlistment Date: 15 Dec 1863
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Massachusetts
Was Wounded?: Yes
Survived the War?: No
Service Record: Enlisted in Company F, Massachusetts 34th Infantry Regiment on 15 Dec 1863.
Mustered out on 12 Oct 1864 at Winchester, VA.
Birth Date: abt 1845
Sources: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
BOWERS, HENRY BURIED AT: SECTION 80 SITE 3730
---------------------------------
2. BOWERS, HENRY JACOB
US ARMY
CIVIL WAR
DATE OF DEATH: 09/10/1864
BURIED AT: SECTION 28 SITE 1159
WINCHESTER NATIONAL CEMETERY
401 NATIONAL AVENUE WINCHESTER, VA 22601
(540) 662-8535
See Map - http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/winchester.asp
Gravesite Details
"Nothing is known of his death and burial, only that he was buried in the National cemetery, at Winchester." - hometown oration in his honor, see bio for full.
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