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  1. Cora Leland Brigham: Birth: 22 Nov 1864 in Amherst, ME. Death: 30 Jul 1944 in Concord,MA


Sources
1. Title:   1860 United States Federal Census
Page:   Year: 1860; Census Place: Amberst, Hancock, Maine; Roll: ; Page: 459; Image: 463.
Source:   S-1498405828
Author:   Ancestry.com
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2. Title:   1850 United States Federal Census
Page:   Year: 1850; Census Place: Unity, Waldo, Maine; Roll: M432_270; Page: 262; Image: 524.
Source:   S-1498406530
Author:   Ancestry.com
Publication:   Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.
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Author:   Ancestry.com
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7. Title:   1870 United States Federal Census
Page:   Year: 1870; Census Place: North Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_639; Page: 569A; Family History Library Film: 552138
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Notes
a. Note:   e eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a tanner. He served under Captain Cass, Company H, 7th Regiment.
 This Regiment was organized at Augusta,, ME, 21 AUG 1861, to serve three years. They left for Baltimore MD on the 23rd, where they encamped and remained until 25 OCT. On that day they moved to Georgetown Heights, Washington, DC, and crossed the Potomac into Lewisville, Virginia, 8 NOV 1861. There they were occupied in drill, camp and picket duty, until MAR 1862, when they joined the advance towards Richmond. Advance on Manassas, VA, MAR 10-15. Return to Alexandria, thence moved to Fortress Monroe, VA, MAR 23-24. Reconnoissance to Watt's Creek, MAR 27-31. Siege of Yorktown, APR 5- MAY 4. Battle of Williamsburg, MAY 5. Advance up Peninsula, MAY 9-13. AT White House until MAY 19. Mechanicsville, MAY 23-24.
 At or near Fair Oaks, VA, Charles contracted jaundice and liver trouble and rheumatism and was sent immediately to Judiciary Square Hospital, Washington, DC and was discharged 16 JUN 1862, finding him incapable of performing the duties of a soldier because he has been on light duty in the hospital for four weeks - and jaundice, intestinal irritation and rheumatism- appears entirely used up and probably will never be fit for active service.
 He returns to Amherst, ME, where on 28 APR 1862, Amanda Goodwin had filed their intentions to marry. On 4 JAN 1863 he marries Amanda Goodwin. They have one child a daughter born 22 NOV 1864, Cora Leland Brigham.
 On 23 OCT 1865, wife Amanda files intentions to marry Justin Putnam Haynes. On 23 SEP 1867, she sues for divorce in Hancock Cty Court."She was married on the 29th day of April 1863 to Charles L Brigham of Amherst by Roswell Silsby. That from said marriage to 20 JUL 1864 [she] and said Charles cohabited together as man and wife, and that [she] conducted as a good and faithful wife but that said Charles on said 20 JUL 1864 without good cause left and deserted [her] and has since lived away from her and has during all the time since contributed nothing towards her support and maintenance but has thrown her upon her own exertions and the aid of her friends."
 On 10 MAR 1884, Charles, then of Lewiston, ME, made a Declaration for Invalid Pension before the Lewiston Municipal Court: "That since leaving the service [he] has resided in the town of Amherst, ME nearly three years, in Brockton, MA six years, and in Lewiston, ME since that time and his occupation has been that of Teamster, Porter and Hostler. That prior to his entry into the service above named he was a man of good sound physical health,, being then enrolled a Tanner.
 "That he is now one half disabled from obtaining his subsistence by manual labor, by reason of his injuries above described, received in the service of the United States, and he therefore makes this declaration for thr purpose of being placed on the invalid-pension roll of the United States."
 On 28 JUN 1884, this petition was denied,"No evidence of alleged disabilities. Nature of sickness not stated."
 On 16 APR 1888, he again petitions, " I, Charles L. Brigham of Lewiston, ME late Private Co. H.7th ME. on oath declare and say: that he was born in Bridgton, ME, lived there five years; at South Paris, ME, one year; Woburn, MA, oneyear; Waterville, ME, two years, Alton, ME, four years; Amherst, ME about four years. For five years preceding my enlistment I went to school three years and two years learned the Tanner trade.
 "I was taken sick first at Cumberland Landing, MD in May 1862 with bilious fever and was out of my head for eight or nine days, I was put on a boat and sent to Washington, DC. I was with the Company previous to this and had done duty right along. The fever was caused as I supposed by Exposure and overwork. I was not treated by the reg't. surgeon; was taken right off the field and carried to the boat.
 " I was in the hospital (Judiciary Square Hospital, Washington, DC) until I was discharged for disability, June18th 1862. After my dicharge i came to Amherst, ME I done no wark that summer or the next winter and I was treated by Dr Calvin Seavey of Bangor, ME, my trouble was rheumatism, kidney and liver trouble and was treated for my blood all that summer.
 "The next summer (1863) I drove a team from Amherst to Bangor, ME. That summer I lost nearly one fourth the time on account off rheumatism.I was lame in my hips and side, likeways had pain in them.
 "I worked in a tannery the following winter doing light work with my father, at Amherst, ME. I was there until 1866. I lost nearly one fourth the time on account [of] rheumatism and my liver and kidneys. i had one attack of chills of fever in 1865 lasted me one day and one night. I was treated by Dr Backus, now dead.
 " I went to Campello ( Brockton), MA. I drove a shoe team, a light team with a pair of horses. I was there three years. I was not sick while there so I had to call a physician, but had the rheumatism all along, but could work when the work was not hard.
 "I went to East Bridgewater, MA (1870) I worked there one summer and drove Express. I was laid up there different times during the time for two or three weeks at a time by rheumatism and was treated by old Dr Robert Orr, now dead. I lived in that vicinity for six or eight years and made it my home at my mother's at East Bridgewater, MA. I worked in a Salon part of the time and summers drove a team at Nantasket beach or Hingham, MA. I was not able any of the time to do any hard work. I was laid up sick several times a year for a week or two at a time . I had a recipe and took good care of myself purchasing medicine at the druggists. My trouble was rheumatism and my liver always bothered me: had pain in it. felt sore. my mouth tasted bitter couldn't eat much food and had to be very careful of my diet.
 "I lived in Waterford, ME one summer(1878) did not do anything and have lived in Lewiston,, ME. ever since.and have worked in a hotel and stable (light work) I have been sick more or less all the time. With my kidneys [ 3 illegible lines] this was in the Spring of 1881 and I was treated by Dr. R. R. Ricker of Lewiston, ME. Since I have been here in Lewiston. I have employed Dr. W. K. Oakes, Auburn, ME, at one time (1883). Lived in Lewiston until the spring of 1885, was not able to [work] anymore there [ 4 illegible words] this time. In June 1883 moved to Wardford ME. had the [illegible] of [5 illegible words], and drove [illegible] team lived there until the spring of 1887 was confined to the house a number of times - Rheumatism could not get any help for it. With help I moved to Los Angeles, California Have been here ever since I left Wordford ME have not done any work since I came here, I left ME that spring of 1887 I am not able to work at all and cannot support myself without help My rheumatism troubles me all the time. I have attacks every week, so that It is hard for me to walk about." signed by Charles L. Brigham, APR 16, 1888, Los Angeles, CA
 Frank Kilgore who Charles had worked for in Lewiston, ME said in his written affidavit that he has known Charles for 10 years and that" he has been a sick man for most of the time since I have known him. He worked for me in 1884 I think it was. He worked in the stable but could not do much Was sick a good part of the time i did not pay him much pay for he was not work[ing] much just enough for bo[a]rd and part[ly] cloth[e] him I did not think he would live 6 months, at one time was lame and generally used up he told me that he got his trouble in the Army his trouble was Rheumatism in his Back arms and legs".
 Another affidavit was sworn out in Portland, ME on 29 AUG 1890: "we have each of us been well and personally acquainted with said[ Charles] since the year 1883, that from 1885 to 1887 he worked for and lived in our family, and during the greater part of that period he has been under our observation he has been in poor health, afflicted with rheumatism and malarial troubles and much of the time he has been unable to do any heavy hard labor. that he has no property whatever and is dependant upon the assistance of relatives and friends for support, by reason of his inability to labor, on account of the aforesaid rheumatism amd other difficulties. That his present condition is not due to vicious habits and is the best of our knowledge abd belief permanent. That claimant went to Southern California in the Spring of 1887 in order to benefit his health but has failed to find improvement and is much worse, as letter from him indicate".
 In the 1888 Los Angeles, CA City Directory, Charles L Brigham lives at 53 Date with his mother. He is a flagman with S.P.Co.
 Charles died of consumption aged 49 years in Los Angeles 11 OCT 1890 6 Jan 200218:19:11
 Amanda and Charles published intentions of Marriage in Amherst, ME, 28 APR 1862.
 Amanda, on 23 SEP 1867, filed for divorce from Charles in that petition she gives her marriage date as 29 APR 1863 with Roswell Silsby of Aurora,ME solemnizing the marriage..." that from said marriage to 20 JUL 1864 your libellant and said Charles L. Brigham cohabited together in thr State of Maine as man and wife and that your libellant conducted as a good and faithful wife but that said Charles L. on said 20th day of July, 1864, without good cause left and deserted your libellant and has since lived away from her and has during all the time since contributed nothing towards her support & maintenance but has thrown her upon her own ???tions and the aid of her friends. Wherefore and because it will be reasonable and proper conductive to domestic peace & harmony once consistent with the ???& morality ????? she prays for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony and that she may be granted the custody of Cora L. Brigham, her child by said Charles l. Brigham and for such other ??? as may be ??? and justice be acquired." signed Amanda B. Brigham. Hancock County Records, October term 1867, vol.15, page 207. doc.no.578.9 Jul 200117:41:20
  Regiment: 7th Infantry Regiment ME
 Date Mustered: 05 September 1864
 Regiment Type: Infantry
 Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 15
 Officers Died of Disease or Accident: 113
 Enlisted Killed or Mortally Wounded: 3
 Regimental Soldiers and History: List of Soldiers
  Regimental History
 MAINE
 SEVENTH INFANTRY
 (Three Years)
  Seventh Infantry.--Col., Edwin C. Mason; Lieut.-Cols.,
 Thomas H. Marshall, Selden Connor, Thomas W. Hyde; Majs.,
 Thomas W. Hyde, James P. Jones (known in the army as the
 "fighting Quaker"), Stephen G. Fletcher. This regiment was
 raised irrespective of divisional limits, and was organized at
 Augusta, Aug. 21, 1861, to serve three years. It left the
 state Aug 23, 1861 and arrived in Baltimore on the 25th. It
 remained here until Oct. 25, when it was moved to Washington.
 Nov. 7th, it crossed the Potomac into Virginia and went into
 camp near Lewinsville, Fairfax county, where it remained until
 March 10, 1862, engaged in picket duty, scouting and drilling.
 Sickness and death had been prevalent in its ranks, and Co. F
 became so reduced in numbers it was disbanded, a new company
 raised by Capt. Fletcher of Skowhegan, being mustered into
 service Jan. 23, 1862, in its place. March 23, 1862, the
 regiment embarked for Fortress Monroe, preparatory to the
 Peninsular campaign. It was at this time in the 3d brigade,
 2nd division, 6th provisional corps, the division being under
 the command of Gen. Smith. On April 4, 1862, it joined in the
 advance on Richmond, and led the advance on the Yorktown line
 of defenses on April 5. The next day it was under the fire of
 Fort Lee on Warwick creek, and afterwards participated in the
 siege of Yorktown, holding a position near Dam No. 3, "the key
 of the line", until the enemy evacuated. For its gallantry at
 the battle of Williamsburg, the 7th received the personal
 thanks of Gen. McClellan. On May 24, it won more glory at the
 first battle at Mechanicsville and during June it was almost
 daily engaged with the enemy, who tried to shell it from its
 position on the left bank of the Chickahominy. On the
 withdrawal of the army from Richmond, the 7th participated in
 the battles of Savage Station, White Oak Swamp and Malvern
 Hill. In the autumn it joined in the Maryland campaign, took
 part in the battles of South Mountain and Antietam, losing at
 the latter battle, 11 officers and 100 enlisted men out of 15
 officers and 166 enlisted men present. In Oct., 1862, it
 became so reduced in numbers it was sent to Portland, Me., to
 recruit, and on Jan. 21, 1863, it left Portland with a
 battalion of five companies filled by consolidation and
 rejoined its old command, 3d brigade, 2nd division, 6th corps,
 at White Oak Church, Va. May 2, 1863, it was in the storming
 party which carried the enemy's works on Cemetery and Marye's
 Heights near Fredericksburg, and engaged the enemy on the 4th
 in a desperate struggle near Chancellorsville. On May 23, Co.
 F under Capt. Fletcher, having been reorganized at Portland,
 rejoined the battalion. It participated in the Pennsylvania
 campaign, taking part in the battles of Rappahannock Station,
 Locust Grove, Mine Run and numerous skirmishes. The following
 year it was with Grant in the relentless advance on Richmond,
 and was engaged in the battles of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania
 Court House, Cold Harbor, and the attacks on the Weldon
 railroad. July 11, 1864, the regiment returned to Washington,
 and assisted in the defeat of the enemy on its nearest approach
 to the capital. On the 13th, it marched up the Potomac,
 through Snicker's gap to the Shenandoah, and was back in
 Washington on the 23d. On the 26th, it again started up the
 Potomac, crossed at Harper's Ferry on the 29th, and marched to
 the vicinity of Charlestown, where it remained until its
 original term of service expired on Aug. 21, 1864, when it
 returned to Maine and was mustered out of service Sept. 5, at
 Augusta. The reenlisted men and recruits of the regiment were
 consolidated with battalions of the 5th and 6th regiments to
 form the 1st veteran infantry in Sept., 1864.
  Source: The Union Army, vol. 1
  Battles Fought
  Fought at Chelsea, PA.
 Fought at Golden Farm, VA.
 Fought at Liberty Hall, VA.
 Fought at Richmond, VA.
 Fought at White Oak Swamp, VA.
 Fought on 15 November 1861.
 Fought on 15 December 1861 at Savage's Station, VA.
 Fought on 05 April 1862 at Lee's Mill, VA.
 Fought on 05 April 1862 at Lee's Mills, VA.
 Fought on 11 April 1862.
 Fought on 22 April 1862.
 Fought on 24 April 1862 at Yorktown, VA.
 Fought on 15 June 1862 at Fort McHenry, MD.
 Fought on 27 June 1862.
 Fought on 29 June 1862 at Richmond, VA.
 Fought on 30 June 1862.
 Fought on 23 July 1862.
 Fought on 30 August 1862.
 Fought on 17 September 1862 at Antietam, MD.
 Fought on 15 December 1862 at Golden Farm, VA.
 Fought on 15 February 1863 at Liberty Hall, VA.
 Fought on 03 May 1863 at Fredericksburg, VA.
 Fought on 04 May 1863 at Salem Heights, VA.
 Fought on 06 May 1863.
 Fought on 03 June 1863.
 Fought on 15 June 1863.
 Fought on 15 June 1863 at White House, VA.
 Fought on 02 July 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
 Fought on 03 July 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
 Fought on 23 July 1863.
 Fought on 21 August 1863.
 Fought on 13 October 1863.
 Fought on 15 October 1863.
 Fought on 15 October 1863 at Gainesville, VA.
 Fought on 19 October 1863.
 Fought on 20 October 1863.
 Fought on 11 November 1863.
 Fought on 15 December 1863.
 Fought on 15 February 1864.
 Fought on 04 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA.
 Fought on 05 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA.
 Fought on 06 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA.
 Fought on 08 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
 Fought on 09 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
 Fought on 10 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
 Fought on 12 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
 Fought on 17 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
 Fought on 18 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
 Fought on 28 May 1864.
 Fought on 31 May 1864.
 Fought on 01 June 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA.
 Fought on 03 June 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA.
 Fought on 05 June 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA.
 Fought on 07 June 1864.
 Fought on 18 June 1864 at Petersburg, VA.
 Fought on 20 June 1864 at Petersburg, VA.
 Fought on 30 June 1864 at Petersburg, VA.
 Fought on 01 July 1864 at Petersburg, VA.
 Fought on 11 July 1864 at Fort Stevens, DC.
 Fought on 12 July 1864 at Fort Stevens, DC.
 Fought on 05 August 1864 at Harper's Ferry, WV.
 Fought on 21 August 1864.
 Fought on 19 October 1864.
  In 1870 Census, North Bridgewater, MA, Charles is a Teamer, 28yrs old, ME, living in the household of Luther Alden.

Note:   Charles was enlisted by Lieut.Cates of the 7th Regiment of the Maine Volunteers at Bangor,, ME on 6 AUG 1861, to serve three years. He was 20 years old, five feet ten inches high, dark complexion, blu


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