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William Henry PELTON

William Henry PELTON[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]

Male 1837 -


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  • Name William Henry PELTON
    Birth 9 Apr 1837  Sheffield, Berkshire, MA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] 
    Gender Male
    Death Y  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
    Person ID I000811  Pelton
    Last Modified 15 Aug 2026

    Father Asa Carter PELTON,   b. 23 Aug 1804
    Relationship Birth
    Mother Ophelia AUSTIN,   b. Abt 1805
    Relationship Birth
    Marriage Apr 1832  Sheffield, Berkshire, MA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] 
    • Reference Number:6826
    Family ID F000184  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Cornelia Evelyn PHILIP,   b. Abt 1840
    Marriage 28 Jan 1860  Great Barrington, Berkshire, MA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] 
    • Reference Number:13741
    Children 
     1. Florence Evelyn PELTON,   b. 22 Dec 1860, MA Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: Birth]  [Mother: Birth]
     2. Raymond Howard Charles PELTON,   b. 20 Nov 1874, MA Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: Birth]  [Mother: Birth]
    Family ID F000439  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Jul 2025

  • Notes 
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      He served as an officer in the military in the Civil War, 1860-1865. O ne of three brothers to serve in the War of the Great Rebellion in Squadr on H, Sixth Massachusetts Calvary from start to finish. Embarking at Bosto n, he entered the mouth of the Mississippi and helped take Forts Jackso n, Saint Philip and New Orleans. Then on to Bonnet Carrie, Baton Rouge a nd Port Hudson, Thence up the Red River. He was presented with a steel eng raving for bravery and good conduct.[josephpelton.FTW]

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      He served as an officer in the military in the Civil War, 1860-1865. O ne of three brothers to serve in the War of the Great Rebellion in Squadr on H, Sixth Massachusetts Calvary from start to finish. Embarking at Bosto n, he entered the mouth of the Mississippi and helped take Forts Jackso n, Saint Philip and New Orleans. Then on to Bonnet Carrie, Baton Rouge a nd Port Hudson, Thence up the Red River. He was presented with a steel eng raving for bravery and good conduct.[a.ged]

      He served as an officer in the military in the Civil War, 1860-1865. O ne of three brothers to serve in the War of the Great Rebellion in Squadr on H, Sixth Massachusetts Calvary from start to finish. Embarking at Bosto n, he entered the mouth of the Mississippi and helped take Forts Jackso n, Saint Philip and New Orleans. Then on to Bonnet Carrie, Baton Rouge a nd Port Hudson, Thence up the Red River. He was presented with a steel eng raving for bravery and good conduct.
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      He served as an officer in the military in the Civil War, 1860-1865. O ne of three brothers to serve in the War of the Great Rebellion in Squadr on H, Sixth Massachusetts Calvary from start to finish. Embarking at Bosto n, he entered the mouth of the Mississippi and helped take Forts Jackso n, Saint Philip and New Orleans. Then on to Bonnet Carrie, Baton Rouge a nd Port Hudson, Thence up the Red River. He was presented with a steel eng raving for bravery and good conduct.[a.ged]

      He served as an officer in the military in the Civil War, 1860-1865. O ne of three brothers to serve in the War of the Great Rebellion in Squadr on H, Sixth Massachusetts Calvary from start to finish. Embarking at Bosto n, he entered the mouth of the Mississippi and helped take Forts Jackso n, Saint Philip and New Orleans. Then on to Bonnet Carrie, Baton Rouge a nd Port Hudson, Thence up the Red River. He was presented with a steel eng raving for bravery and good conduct.
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      He served as an officer in the military in the Civil War, 1860-1865. O ne of three brothers to serve in the War of the Great Rebellion in Squadr on H, Sixth Massachusetts Calvary from start to finish. Embarking at Bosto n, he entered the mouth of the Mississippi and helped take Forts Jackso n, Saint Philip and New Orleans. Then on to Bonnet Carrie, Baton Rouge a nd Port Hudson, Thence up the Red River. He was presented with a steel eng raving for bravery and good conduct.[josephpelton.FTW]

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      He served as an officer in the military in the Civil War, 1860-1865. O ne of three brothers to serve in the War of the Great Rebellion in Squadr on H, Sixth Massachusetts Calvary from start to finish. Embarking at Bosto n, he entered the mouth of the Mississippi and helped take Forts Jackso n, Saint Philip and New Orleans. Then on to Bonnet Carrie, Baton Rouge a nd Port Hudson, Thence up the Red River. He was presented with a steel eng raving for bravery and good conduct.[a.ged]

      He served as an officer in the military in the Civil War, 1860-1865. O ne of three brothers to serve in the War of the Great Rebellion in Squadr on H, Sixth Massachusetts Calvary from start to finish. Embarking at Bosto n, he entered the mouth of the Mississippi and helped take Forts Jackso n, Saint Philip and New Orleans. Then on to Bonnet Carrie, Baton Rouge a nd Port Hudson, Thence up the Red River. He was presented with a steel eng raving for bravery and good conduct.
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      He served as an officer in the military in the Civil War, 1860-1865. O ne of three brothers to serve in the War of the Great Rebellion in Squadr on H, Sixth Massachusetts Calvary from start to finish. Embarking at Bosto n, he entered the mouth of the Mississippi and helped take Forts Jackso n, Saint Philip and New Orleans. Then on to Bonnet Carrie, Baton Rouge a nd Port Hudson, Thence up the Red River. He was presented with a steel eng raving for bravery and good conduct.[a.ged]

      He served as an officer in the military in the Civil War, 1860-1865. O ne of three brothers to serve in the War of the Great Rebellion in Squadr on H, Sixth Massachusetts Calvary from start to finish. Embarking at Bosto n, he entered the mouth of the Mississippi and helped take Forts Jackso n, Saint Philip and New Orleans. Then on to Bonnet Carrie, Baton Rouge a nd Port Hudson, Thence up the Red River. He was presented with a steel eng raving for bravery and good conduct.
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