[Written by Comrade Vernon Wade.]
[The first figures indicate age at enlistment: the city and town, the place of enlistment.]
Andrew R. Wright, Captain; 30; Fall River. Attended Fall River schools. Learned the trade of a machinist. In 1853 went to California, where he remained four years. On his return to Fall River worked at his trade. A man of staunch character. Organized Company D, which was attached to Third Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, and was with his company during the North Carolina campaign; participated in all the battles of the regiment and was mustered out of the same. Returned to Fall River. Worked four years at his trade in Providence, again returned to Fall River, and was associated with A. G. Thurston in mechanical business. Was City Marshal of Fall River nine years. Was elected high sheriff of Bristol County, which office he held eighteen years. Keeper also of Taunton jail. Died in Fall River, July 3, 1899, leaving a widow and two children. Was a member of Mount Hope Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Richard Borden Post, G. A. R., the Unitarian Society, and Fall River Board of Trade. Highly respected by all, as a citizen, soldier, and business gentleman, he lived beloved, and died lamented by his company and his large circle of friends.
Thomas McFarland, First Lieutenant; 36; Fall River. Born in Scotland, 1826. Came to Fall River and worked in one of the cotton mills. Enlisted in Company D, and was elected first lieutenant in same, served with his company through the nine months’ campaign. Re-enlisted and was promoted captain of Company G, Fifty-eighth Massachusetts Infantry. Killed at battle of Cold Harbor, June 3, 1864, leaving a widow and two children.
George Reynolds, Jr., Second Lieutenant; 24; Fall River. He was a faithful officer and a true friend to every man in the Company. He is engaged in the wholesale fish business in Fall River and lives in Tiverton, R. I. He is a great admirer of horses and but few can tell all the points of a good blooded horse better than George.
Samuel B. Hinckly, First Sergeant; 30; Fall River. He re-enlisted and was promoted captain of Company G, Fifty-eighth Regiment, where he proved himself a brave, discreet officer, who won the confidence of all his men in battle by his cool courage, devotion to his country, and his unlimited patriotism for country and the Old Flag. Soon after the war he went to Riverside, California, where he now has an orange grove of ten acres. Samuel always has on hand a treat for all who visit him, and an extra box of the best fruit for any member of the old Third.
Almanza S. Elsbree, Sergeant; 28; Fall River. For many years after the war he had charge of a stationary engine. He died Dec. 26, 1893, respected by a large circle of friends, leaving a widow and two children.
Frank McGraw, Sergeant; 30; Fall River. He was born in Ireland and came to America a strong, vigorous youth. He enlisted in Company D, Sept. 23, 1862; served in the nine months’ campaign, and was mustered out with the regiment. He re-enlisted in 1864 and was detailed in the signal corps with Sherman, marching with him to the sea. After the war for many years he was in business in Fall River, where he was highly respected. He was appointed inspector of the Fall River police force. He died in Fall River, May 26, 1892, leaving three children. By request Rev. J. G. Gammons conducted the funeral service. Gen. O. O. Howard was present and made complimentary remarks on the soldierly character of Comrade McGraw. A large concourse of people were present including Richard Borden Post, G. A. R., of which he was an honored and an active member. He was buried with military honors in the beautiful Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River.
James Holt, Sergeant; 24; Fall River. He was taken sick with typhoid fever in Newbern and carried to the hospital, from which he was discharged and returned to the company. He died April 30, 1869. A widow and two sons survive him.
Thomas Austin; age, 26; Fall River. Unknown.