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Henry Harrison Brigham

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  • Name Henry Harrison Brigham 
    Born 1 Sep 1840  Harpersfield, Ashtabula, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Military Service Civil War, Union Army Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Henry enlisted on August 12, 1861. He reenlisted at Columbus, Ohio on January 1, 1864. He entered the 2nd Ohio Cavalry as a farrier. A farrier is a blacksmith that specializes in shoeing horses as well as caring for their hooves. He was shot in the hip at the Battle of Cedar Creek, near Strasburg, Virginia on October 19, 1864. They were unable to remove the projectile and it caused him problems for the rest of his life.

    He was again shot, this time in the right arm on March 31, 1865 at the Battle of Dinwiddie Court House at Dinwiddie County, Virginia. He was discharged July 16, 1865 due to disability. 
    Henry H Brigham Service.
    Henry H Brigham Service.
    Henry H Brigham Service.
    Henry H Brigham Service 2.
    Henry H Brigham Service 2.
    Henry H Brigham Service 2.
    Henry H Brigham Service 3.
    Henry H Brigham Service 3.
    Henry H Brigham Service 3.
    Henry H Brigham Physicians Report.
    Henry H Brigham Physicians Report.
    Henry H Brigham Physicians Report.
    Cedar Creek Confederate perspective.
    Cedar Creek Confederate perspective.
    The Western Democrat, Charlotte, North Carolina, Tuesday, October 18, 1864, page 3.

    A three day old report of General Sheridan crossing Cedar Creek is a tiny blurb. Ironically in the next column an advertisement for an estate sale lists among the property being sold "Nine Likely Negros".
    Cedar Creek Union Perspective.
    Cedar Creek Union Perspective.
    The Pittsburg Commercial, Friday Morning, October 21, 1864, page 1. A small article talks about Sheridan's "disastrous defeat" while in the next column is the news of a "great victory".
    Sheridan's Ride.
    Sheridan's Ride.
    Reading (Pennsylvania) Times, Wednesday Morning, November 16, 1864 page 1.
    Battle of Cedar Creek.
    Battle of Cedar Creek.
    This print by Kurz & Allison depicts the Battle of Cedar Creek.

    On October 19, 1864, Confederate forces launched a surprise attack against the encampment of Union Army Major General Philip Sheridan. Hundreds were killed. Many more were wounded or taken prisoner. Many pieces of Union Artillery were captured.
    Sheridans Ride.
    Sheridans Ride.
    This drawing by Alfred R, Waud depicts "Sheridan's Ride".

    At the time of the attack in his encampment General Sheridan was about 20 miles away at Winchester VA. At first reports of artillery fire were dismissed as there was no military action expected that day. When the sounds began to increase in volume Sheridan realized his army had to be retreating.

    Accompanied by several staff officers and a cavalry escort he rode hard to intercept the retreating army. he rallied the troops exclaiming; "Come on back, boys! Give 'em hell, God damn 'em! We'll make coffee out of Cedar Creek tonight!"

    The Confederate forces failed to notice Sheridan's return and broke off the attack. When Sheridan and his men hit back the Confederates were overwhelmed. They suffered losses far greater than what they had inflicted on the Union encampment.

    The loss was a huge one as the Confederate Army was now cut off from using Shenandoah Valley to attack the North states and in particular Washington D.C.
    Sheridans Ride.
    Sheridans Ride.
    A drawing that depicts General Sheridan and his horse by Alfred R. Waud.

    General Sheridan's horse was named Rienzi. As a farrier it's undoubtedly true that Henry would have been responsible for helping to care for the horse.

    As the public took notice of "Sheridan's Ride" The general renamed his horse Winchester. In 1878 when the horse died he was preserved by taxidermists and he has since been on display at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C.
    Occupation He was a mechanic. 
    Died 13 Oct 1867  Geneva, Ashtabula, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Siblings 8 siblings 
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    Person ID I3133  Nagel
    Last Modified 16 Nov 2016 

    Father Silas Brigham,   b. 16 Oct 1791, Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Mar 1850, Harpersfield, Ashtabula, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother Polly Harding,   b. 16 Jul 1796, Locke, Cayuga, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 May 1854, Harpersfield, Ashtabula, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Married 27 May 1819  Geauga County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Silas Brigham & Polly Harding Marriage.
    Silas Brigham & Polly Harding Marriage.
    Silas Brigham & Polly Harding Marriage.
    Family ID F265  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Louisa A Morrison,   b. Dec 1845, Geneva, Ashtabula, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Dec 1929, Strathmore, Tulare, California Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 84 years) 
    Married 15 Feb 1866  Ashtabula, Ashtabula, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Henry H Brigham & Louisa Morrison Marriage.
    Henry H Brigham & Louisa Morrison Marriage.
    Henry H Brigham & Louisa Morrison Marriage.
    Henry H Brigham & Louisa Morrison Marriage 2.
    Henry H Brigham & Louisa Morrison Marriage 2.
    Henry H Brigham & Louisa Morrison Marriage 2.
    Last Modified 16 Nov 2016 
    Family ID F9334  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart