Keywords: Appomattox Court House
Item 4285
McLean House at Appomattox, 1865
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1865-04-19 Location: Appomattox Media: Photographic print
Item 100275
Frederic C. Prince, Scarborough, 1863
Contributed by: Maine State Archives Date: circa 1863 Location: Scarborough; Cumberland Media: Carte de visite
Exhibit
George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator
George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.
Exhibit
Rumford's Notable Citizens in the Civil War
A number of Rumford area residents played important roles during the Civil War -- and in the community afterwards. Among these are William King Kimball, who commanded the 12th Maine for much of the war.
Site Page
Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - JP Cilley Ledger From Post
"… April 7, 1865 § Participated in the Battle of Appomattox Court house April 9, 1865 § Discharged August 11, 1865 in Augusta as a Brevet Brigadier…"
