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Captains Burrows and Blyth funeral procession, Portland, 1813

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1813 Location: Portland Media: Born digital

Funeral procession, Fort Kent, 1912

Contributed by: Fort Kent Historical Society Date: 1912-07-12 Location: Fort Kent Media: Photographic print

Civil War Soldiers Impact Pittsfield

Although not everyone in town supported the war effort, more than 200 Pittsfield men served in Civil War regiments. Several reminders of their service remain in the town.

Enemies at Sea, Companions in Death

Lt. William Burrows and Commander Samuel Blyth, commanders of the USS Enterprise and the HMS Boxer, led their ships and crews in Battle in Muscongus Bay on Sept. 5, 1813. The American ship was victorious, but both captains were killed. Portland staged a large and regal joint burial.

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: The Funeral

"… Cavalry may have carried in Henry Knox's funeral procession. The General Henry Knox Museum Major General Henry Knox died on the 25th of October…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 72-120

"Martin described her illness, death, and funeral in detail. He also wrote about their son Junior, dances and dance schools, the final days of…"