Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
The State of Maine issued a certificate of pension to Mary A. Calderwood of Vinalhaven whose husband, Eben S. Calderwood died while a soldier in Co. H of the 21st Maine Regiment.
The certificate notes that he served in the "War of 1861, for the suppression of the Rebellion."
Mary Calderwood was paid $4 a month for support of her children.
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About This Item
- Title: Calderwood pension certificate, Augusta, 1867
- Creator: State of Maine Executive Department
- Creation Date: 1867-06-18
- Subject Date: 1867
- Location: Vinalhaven, Knox County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 35.7 cm x 21.7 cm
- Local Code: Coll. S-107, Misc. Box 2/47
- Collection: Mary A. Calderwood pension claims
- Object Type: Text
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