Contributed by Maine State Archives
Description
Meshach Purington Larry was born in Windham on November 22, 1832. A blacksmith by trade, he was part of the 17th Regiment, Maine Volunteers, Co. H. Shot in the left chest on May 6, 1864, he died the same day at age 32. He was buried on the battlefield in Wilderness.
About This Item
- Title: Meshach Purington Larry, Windham, ca. 1861
- Creation Date: circa 1861
- Subject Date: circa 1861
- Location: Windham, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Carte de visite
- Object Type: Image
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- Soldiers
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 17th (1862-1865)
- Larry, Meshach P. (1835-1864)--Portrait photographs
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Maine State Archives84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084
(207) 287-5790
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