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VOL. 64, No. 4 WINTER 2007 General Absalom his distinguished service at the siege of the , where he Baird Yorktown and the Battle of Williamsburg. fi rst commanded a division of the Reserve By John A. Baird, Jr., Pennsylvania Commandery His commission was dated April 28, 1862. Corps. This unit took part in the fi ghts at General Baird took command of the 2nd Franklin, Triune, Tullahoma and the capture ajor General Absalom Baird began Brigade of the 7th Division of the Army of of Shelbyville, Tennessee on June 27, 1863. Mlife in Washington, Pennsylvania Ohio soon after his promotion. It was in this Soon after, Major General George H. on August 20, 1824, as a fourth-generation capacity that he participated in the June 18 Thomas requested Baird’s transfer to the XIV American. His ancestors were commissioned capture of Cumberland Gap and the Moss Corps where he assumed command of the 1st offi cers in the French and Indian Division. Offi cial army records at War and the American Revolution. this time described General Baird as He was an alumnus of Washington “active, energetic, ambitious; a just College in 1841, studied law commander, a strict disciplinarian, for two years and then entered and an aggressive fighter.” West Point. He graduated ninth The 1st Division took part in the in a class of forty-three in 1849. ensuing battle of Chickamauga, The young offi cer fought in the which proved to be a Confederate Florida Seminole Indian campaigns victory in name only. Nevertheless, for two years as a 2nd lieutenant it resulted in loss of command for a of artillery. Baird went back to number of Union generals including West Point as assistant professor William Rosecrans, George of mathematics, after a three- Crittenden and Horatio Phillips month sick leave for chronic Van Cleve. General Baird did well, liver condition. He followed his however, and the War Department duty there with service on the brevetted him a lieutenant frontier. He was stationed in the regular army. General Thomas at Fort Monroe, when recommended him for promotion the Civil War began in 1861. to major general of volunteers. Baird experienced five duty Before long, General Baird took changes and two promotions command of the 3rd Division which within the next seven months. He achieved glory on Missionary commanded an artillery battery Ridge in the battle of Chattanooga, in the defense of Washington, Tennessee. Moving steadily D.C., performed staff work in southward, these troops later stood the Adjutant General’s offi ce and south of Atlanta at Jonesboro, saw action at both Blackburn’s Ford and Major General Absalom Baird Georgia, where General Baird won the Bull Run. His record of competency and House defi le on September 17. Reduced on September 1, 1864, for leadership brought him to the attention supplies then led to a successful withdrawal “personally leading a detached brigade in a of Brigadier General Erasmus D. of Union forces to the Ohio River, the victorious attack against the enemy’s works.” Keyes, commander of the IV Corps, who conduct of which earned praise from Major General Baird saw action in the Carolinas to requested Major Baird as his chief of staff. General George W. Morgan, who reported: the end of the war, following his distinguished The young West Point graduate “It is largely through the energy of General service at the and the earned his first star and promotion to Baird that the wagon train was saved.” Battle of Williamsburg. He remained in brigadier general of volunteers, after Baird received orders for action with continued on page 4, column 3 THE LOYAL LEGION HISTORICAL JOURNAL is published by the MEMORIAL FUND of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, which was founded April 15, 1865. Pertinent materials will be welcomed from Companions and others. Information should be submitted to the Editor, Marston Watson, 48 Southwind Circle, Richmond, CA 94804-7404. Information should be typed and photographs may be black and white or in color. Contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund through the National Headquarters. 2 Loyal Legion Historical Journal Commander-in-Chief’s Message National Offi cers 2007 - 2009 ome of you may think Sthat I am sounding Commander-in-Chief: Karl Frederick Schaeffer like an old, broken record Hunters Chase, 7154 Willowlane Avenue N.W. (or is it a compact disc Massillon, OH 44646 Telephone: 330-854-6326 Email: [email protected] now), when I talk about recruiting new members. Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief: Keith G. Harrison The fact is, Companions, 4209 Santa Clara Drive, Holt, Michigan 48842-1868 our attrition rate is faster Telephone: 517-694-9394 Email: [email protected] than our growth rate. Finding eligible candidates Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief: Jeffry Christian Burden, Esq is not at difficult as you 1815 Harvard Road, Richmond, VA 23226 might think. There are Email: [email protected] two proven means of Kathy Watson Registrar-in-Chief: Adam P. Flint obtaining suitable new Karl P. Schaeffer, Commander-in-Chief 46 Oak Lane, Douglassville, PA 19518-1628 Companions for the Order: Telephone: 610-970-2787 Email: Adampfl [email protected] 1. Enroll eligible family members. 2. Interest a personal friend into joining the Order. 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This information should be sent the Commander in their 101 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Yorktown, VA 23692 state organization who will invite them personally to become Telephone: 757-898-6953 Email: [email protected] Companions of the Order. The Commandery-in-Chief will also Treasurer-in-Chief: Lee Allan Tryon be pleased to assist any Companion in establishing the eligibility 4 Raven Circle, Avon, CT 06001-3317 of any friend who is or might be interested in joining the Order. Telephone: 860-676-9060 Email: [email protected] One present source of weakness in the Order is to be found in the number of non-resident companions. This was unavoidable Surgeon-in-Chief: Dr. W. Courtney Fleenor at a time when Commanderies were being dissolved or were 10611 Keithwood Parkway, Richmond, VA 23236-3010 not in existence in a number of states. Now that this situation is Email: [email protected] changing, Companions are urged to consider transferring their membership to the Commandery of their State of residence. It Chaplain-in-Chief: Rev. Dr. Christopher Mack Agnew is appreciated that some non-resident Companions may wish 12433 Richards Ride, King George, VA 22485-5435 Email: [email protected] to retain their present affi liation for a number of reasons. It is hoped, however, that where these reasons are not compelling, Editor-in-Chief: Marston Watson Companions who are non-resident in their present Commanderies Loyal Legion Historical Journal will give serious consideration to becoming resident Companions 48 Southwind Circle, Richmond, CA 94804-7404 in their State of residence. This will not only provide such Telephone: 510-234-1776 Email: [email protected] Companions with the opportunity for more active participation in the affairs of the Order, but will strengthen the Order as a whole. National Webmaster: Keith G. 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LOYAL LEGION HISTORICAL Welcome New Companions JOURNAL The Publication of the Military Order he following Companions have joined the Military of the Loyal Legion of the United States TOrder of the Loyal Legion since the Fall 2007 issue of the Journal. Commander-in-Chief Karl Schaeffer VOL. 64, No.4 WINTER 2007 extends congratulations and a warm welcome to each one. 1 Major General Absalom Baird Waldron Kintzing Post II, Chancellor-in-Chief 2 Commander-in-Chief’s Message Companions Insignia No. Commandery 3 Welcome New Companions Hereditary Companions 3 Hereditary Membership Program William E. Little, III 22469 New York Adam William Gaines 22470 Michigan 4 GAR Memorial at Gettysburg H. Donald Winkler 22471 Virginia

5 George Eaton Priest Associate Companions No new associate members 5 Commandery News Hereditary Membership Program 6 Numbered with the Slain new MOLLUS year is already under way and with it Lincoln Birthday Events Registration 7 A another chance for Companions to qualify for a special honor. Recruit three or more new hereditary companions in 8 Merchandise Order Form the period from 1 October 2007 to 30 September 2008, and you will be recognized as a leader in the Order with the award of the Lincoln Membership Medal of Honor and Certifi cate. Membership is the life blood of our organization, and no one is Remembering “MOLLUS” In Your Will better qualifi ed to tell the Loyal Legion’s tale – and recruit new fter you provide for your family and other matters, qualifi ed applicants – then our current Companions. Associate Awould you consider including a memorial gift in your Companions are eligible to receive the award as well. Those will to our hallowed Order? Your gift to the Loyal Legion receiving it can accept their awards in person every year Memorial Fund, which is tax deductible, would be used at the Annual Congress, the Lincoln Birthday meeting in to support the preservation of battlefi elds, monuments and Washington or the Lincoln Tomb ceremony in Springfi eld. programs that serve to memorialize the Civil War. In this Help keep our Order going strong in the 21st Century! way you would be perpetuating the memory of your Civil War ancestors and fellow companions. Correction n page 3 in “A Salute to New Dames”, OFall 2007 issue, Louise Abbot Root’s (Mrs. Scott Melby) name was spelled incorrectly. I have found that when one is MOLLUS Website embarrassed, usually the shortest he program, hotel and registration information regarding way to get through with it is to Tthe Annual Lincoln Birthday Program and Mid- Winter Meeting in Washington DC on February 10-12. quit talking or thinking about it, 2007 and the fi fty-fi rst Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony in Springfield, Illinois on April 14, 2007 are posted on and go at something else. the MOLLUS website at http://suvcw.org/mollus.htm 4 Loyal Legion Historical Journal GAR Memorial at the Civil War. Other presenters included Major General Absalom Baird from page 1 Barbara Mayberry, National President uniform after Appomattox and was appointed Gettysburg military governor of Union-occupied New By Karl F. Schaeffer, Commander-in-Chief of the National Auxiliary, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Kate Siernerth, Orleans. He became Inspector General in osemary and I arrived in Gettysburg Past President of the Pennsylvania Dept. 1887 of the U.S. Army, was sent to France Rmid-morning for the 51st Annual Women’s Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the to witness military maneuvers and received Remembrance Day Observance. It took Grand Army of the Republic, Kate Siernerth, the Legion of Honor from that government. place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November Past President of the Pennsylvania Dept. The 50th passed 17 at the Grand Army of the Republic of Women’s Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the a special resolution “authorizing this Memorial at Ziegler’s Grove, Gettysburg Grand Army of the Republic, Mary May, general officer of such reputation and National Military Park. Attendance was President of the Pennsylvania Dept. Ladies of experience” to receive this decoration. fairly good as we counted sixty or more the Grand Army of the Republic and Frances General Baird was an original member people who remembered this special day. Geogeine, President of the Dept. of the of the District of Columbia Commandery. The program began with the presentation Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. He married Cornelia Wyntje Smith on of the colors by the Gettysburg Blues and the Commander-in-Chief Karl F. Schaeffer October 17, 1850 and died in Maryland National Anthem by the 28th Pennsylvania joined Lee Walters, Commander of June 14, 1905. They had a son, Col. Regimental Band. The Invocation was given the Pennsylvania Dept. Sons of Union William Baird (author’s grandfather), by Lt. Col. Larry Freed, Sons of Veterans Veterans of the Civil War and Barbara and daughter Cornelia Wyntje Baird. Reserves (SVR) Chaplain. Commanding Indan, President of the Pennsylvania Grant’s inspector general, James H. General of the SVR, Robert Grim, and Dept. Auxiliary, Sons of Union Veterans Wilson, added his tribute: “General Baird, Charles E. Kuhn, Commander-in-Chief of the Civil War in presenting additional and I speak from personal knowledge, was one of the SUVCW gave brief greetings to the wreaths. Another musical tribute was given of the most competent, gallant and successful group assembled. A musical tribute by the by the 28th Pennsylvania Regimental division commanders with whom I came in 28th P.V.I. Regimental Band followed. Band, followed by the Gettysburg Address contact. His modesty was as undemonstrative Past Commander-in-Chief James B. Pahl by Charles Kuhn, Commander-in-Chief, as his contact in action was intrepid.” gave a moving address. Col. Elmer “Bud” SUVCW. The benediction was given Atkinson, SVR, presented a check to GNMP. by Jerome Kawolski, Chaplain of the A number organizations presented fl oral SUVCW. Sgt. Major Ivan E. Frantz, Jr. We all declare for liberty; but in using the same word we do not all mean the same thing. With some the word liberty may mean for each man to do as he pleases with himself, and the product of his labor; while with others

RosemarySchaeffer Commander-in-Chief Karl F. Schaeffer at Grand Army of the Republic Memorial at Ziegler’s Grove, Gettysburg National Military Park the same word may tributes at the Remembrance Day ceremonies. played taps at the end of the ceremony. The presenters included Marcia Butgereit, This service was dedicated to our ancestors mean for some men to National President of the National Women’s who answered this nation’s call during do as they please with Relief Corps Auxiliary to the Grand Army its darkest hour, the . of the Republic, Phyllis Houston, National The Allied Orders of the Grand Army other men, and the President of the National GAR Organization of the Republic thanked the Gettysburg of Ladies, Beverly Massey, National National Military Park for their efforts in product of other men’s President of the National Organization, preserving this historic location. This is Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil where our nation was held in the balance labor. War, 1816-1865 and Charles E. Kuhn, for three days in 1863 and maintaining this Jr., Commander-in-Chief of the National cherished memorial to the “Boys who wore Abraham Lincoln Organization Sons of Union Veterans of the Blue,” the Grand Army of the Republic. Loyal Legion Historical Journal 5 George Eaton Priest of trustees and treasurer of the stewards By Frederick Stevens, Jr., Commander Massachusetts or custodians of the church property”. MOLLUS George’s very elaborate and well attended COMMANDERY funeral was held at the Methodist Church. he Massachusetts Commandery of His body was carried to the nearby Common NEWS TMOLLUS is attempting to recruit Street Cemetery where he was laid to the descendants of original companion, rest in the tomb of this father, Sylvanus Massachusetts Commandery By Bradford Blaser, Recorder Lieutenant George Eaton Priest. George Priest. His body was moved to Ridgelawn Priest, son of Sylvester and Cynthia Cemetery on September 16, 1902 and a he Massachusetts Commandery held (Eaton) Priest and grandson of Captain sizable granite headstone declaring his Civil its fall meeting on November 3 at Philemon Priest of the Revolutionary War, T War service now marks his place of burial the Dedham Polo and Country Club in was born on January 30, 1842 in a house on George married Mary Wallace Whittier Dedham. Companion Frederick Stevens, Main Street in Watertown, Mass. The house on 30 Sep. 1865. They had two sons, George the Massachusetts commander, indicated stood near the present site of the Watertown Wesley Priest (b. 1868) and Benjamin that severe weather kept a number of Free Public Library. George’s parents moved Sidney Priest (b. 1872; d. 1909). George members from attending the meeting. The to a house at 9 Riverside Street when he was W. Priest married Mabel Ella Langford recorder, Companion Bradford Blaser, a young boy. That house, which is no longer on 16 Oct. 1900. They had two daughters reported that the current membership standing, was his home for the rest of his life. who died young and Catherine (1902- stands at 58 companions, which includes 45 George, a descendant of Degory and 1974) who never married. Their son John hereditary members, 12 associate members Sarah (Allerton) Priest of the Mayfl ower, Sylvester Priest (1904-2001) married Kate and one honorary member. Mr. Mark attended Harvard College after graduating Havermeyer Griffi th and had a son John Slayton, was introduced at the newest from high school. Following his graduation Sylvester Priest, Jr. who lives in Duxbury. member of the Massachusetts Commandery. from Harvard in 1862, he enlisted for He is married to Martha Jean MacGregor. Mr. Marsden Earle, a fi nancial planner, nine months in Company H of the 53rd Their son is Benjamin MacGregor Priest reviewed the commandery investment Massachusetts regiment with a commission (b. 1971) lives in Wonderlake, Illinois holdings in anticipation of a full analysis of Second Lieutenant. He was commissioned Benjamin married Mary Isabella of our financial goals and options. The First Lieutenant in the 57th Massachusetts Temple (1873-1931) in 1899 and had investment committee will meet prior to the regiment in November 1863 and was Emily (b. 28 Dec. 1900) and George Lincoln Day events in February to review appointed Regimental Quartermaster. Temple Priest (b. 25 Nov. 1902). The the current fi nancial status, make relevant George returned to Watertown after Massachusetts Commandery hopes to enlist decisions and report to the Commandery. the Civil War and began working in his each of the male descendants in MOLLUS. Judge Advocate, Lenahan O’Connell, father’s lumber business. He was employed The memorial plaque for George Priest reads: Esq. reported on the status of the Hendricks later at the Walker & Pratt Manufacturing Bequest. He indicated that the Bristol Company until the time of this death, County Court had not completed probate serving as treasurer for some of these years. TO THE MEMORY OF of the estate. However, he anticipated His obituary, published in the Watertown that the bequest would approximate Enterprise on July 23, 1897 describes his GEORGE EATON PRIEST $50,000, in addition to an unknown dedication to the Watertown community 1842-1897 amount resulting from a real estate sale. and the many organizations he supported 1st LIEUTENANT 53RD A report on the MOLLUS photographic and assisted. It reads: “During the war he QUARTERMASTER collection and other memorabilia currently joined Pequossette Lodge, A.F.&A.M and 57TH MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY in storage was discussed. The Commandery remained a member until his death. He expects to transfer this collection to the was a member of the Military Order of the Massachusetts National Guard Military Loyal Legion of the United States. He was A FAITHFUL OFFICER IN THE WAR Museum located in the Worcester Armory. elected a trustee of the Free Public Library WHICH PRESERVED THE UNION Commander Stevens reported on his in 1889, and continued on the board up to AND DESTROYED SLAVERY attendance at the 122nd Annual Congress the time of his death. He served as secretary at the United States Naval Academy at in 1889 and 1890, treasurer in 1891 and Annapolis on September 21-23. 2007. 1893, and chairman from that time until HIS COMPANIONS IN ARMS The Congress coincided with the Naval his death. He was one of the incorporators OF THE COMMANDERY History Symposium. Commander Stevens of the Savings Bank; was a member of OF THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS stated that the Lincoln Recruiting Medal, the board of trustees, and for a number of OF THE MILITARY ORDER which is awarded for recruiting three years served as treasurer. He was brought OF THE LOYAL LEGION new hereditary members in one year, up in the Methodist Episcopal church and may be earned by associate members united with that body when a young man, OF THE UNITED STATES as well as hereditary members. remaining a devoted member through HAVE HERE PLACED THIS TABLET Also, he explained the capabilities of his life and serving the society in many LEX REGIT ARMA TUENTUR the MOLLUS website including historical capacities, being a member of the board continued on page 6, column 3 6 Loyal Legion Historical Journal Numbered with the Slain Almost two hundred Union soldiers Commandery News from page 5 by Clifton W. Potter, Jr., Ph.D., Virginia Senior Vice- from over a hundred and fi fty units were articles pertaining to Massachusetts. He Commander buried in the Old City Cemetery between reported on the upcoming relocation of the 1861 and 1865, which had opened in MOLLUS museum to the First United States hen my wife Dorothy and I began 1806. A list of their names and units was Bank building in Philadelphia. The building Wworking on our third history of made available. Research of these military is owned by the National Park Service and Lynchburg, Virginia in 2003, we divided the records revealed a number of misspelled is located near Independence Hall. The chapters according to our particular interests. names, which have since been corrected. MOLLUS Headquarters records will be stored I decided to write the sections dealing with Some soldiers were listed as deserters, but at the Philadelphia Union League. The new the Civil War and Reconstruction. It was proved to have been captured and died as National Commander is Mr. Karl Schaeffer. particularly interesting to note that a prisoner prisoners. The last Union prisoner of war of war camp existed on the outskirts of the died in a Lynchburg hospital on April 8, city. However, there were varying views on Virginia Commandery 1865. Over fi fty Union soldiers were listed By Jeffry C. Burden, Recorder how long it existed and how many men died as unknown, but are slowly being identifi ed. there or in the hospitals that dotted Lynchburg. The Union soldiers buried in the everal Virginia Commandery Lynchburg became a focal point for the Old City Cemetery were moved in treatment of the wounded from both sides, Smembers were present at the October, 1866 to Poplar Grove National Poplar Grove National Cemetery near because it was one of the most important Cemetery in Petersburg, Virginia. rail centers in the upper part of the South. Petersburg, Virginia for a Veteran’s Day However, not all of the fallen observance on November 11. The event After our second history appeared in Union soldiers were moved. 1985, a very valuable resource was made was organized by the Brady Camp #1863 General David Hunter of the Union of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil available to researchers in 2003. W. D. Army attempted to take Lynchburg in June, Diuguid, the second oldest mortuary in War (SUVCW) and its outgoing commander, 1864, but met with stiff resistance from Associate Companion Neal Hanlon. the United States was founded in 1817, Confederate General Jubal Anderson and its meticulous records date from 1820. The Commandery held its Fall meeting on Early. The Union soldiers who died on June November 13 in Richmond. The members The firm was reluctant to allow anyone 17th and 18th were often buried where they to handle these fragile ledgers from the discussed taking on new projects including fell, and they are still resting in Lynchburg arranging for improved directional signage nineteenth century until these registers in unmarked graves. One by one, they are were microfi lmed. Diuguid buried Union for Poplar Grove National Cemetery. Also, being identifi ed. In the case of several men it plans to mark the grave with perennial and Confederate soldiers who died in of the 91st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, their Lynchburg from 1861 until 1865. Their fl owers of Union spy Elizabeth Van Lew, actual burial location has been found. Their in Richmond’s Shockoe Hill Cemetery. names, ranks, and regiments were carefully remains will be appropriately marked in 2007 recorded as well as the exact location of The Commandery accepted the application by the Taylor-Wilson Camp #10 SUVCW. of new companion Donald Winkler, which their graves. These records were used to Most importantly, local Civil War heritage give my treatment of the decade from 1860 brings the membership total at 72. Companion groups have offered their support since Jeffry Burden, Junior Vice Commander of to 1870 a depth and accuracy not before 2003, for a memorial listing the names possible. A paperback book on Lynchburg, the Order, has been invited to serve on and units of all of the Union soldiers who the Virginia General Assembly’s Lincoln A City Set on Seven Hills (Clifton Potter, et died in Lynchburg. The original number al, 2004), but this was only the beginning. has grown to almost three hundred, with still many more to be researched. I am seeking the endorsement of the Lynchburg City Council for this project, which will provide opportunities to raise funds. Why have I devoted three years to these men who died in the city where I have spent receive thousands of inquiries each year, most of my life? If my birth had been in 1840 with questions dealing with the soldiers. and instead of 1940, my uniform would have If knowing the names of these soldiers can been blue and not gray. These soldiers have bring peace to a descendant of a hero, then become “my boys.” What an opportunity it every moment of my research is worth it. would be to sit around the campfi re waiting for the coffee to boil and talking of home with these brave men, who sacrifi ced their lives to save the Union. Many of them, whose names have been revealed, are the same age as the young men in my classroom. There is a sense of obligation to them and to their families to bring closure to their stories. Poplar Grove National Cemetery in Petersburg, Virginia The Civil War sites in the United States Loyal Legion Historical Journal 7

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