Age: 34 years; 0 months; 25 days
Stockbroker, lawyer, and Civil War military commander; killed while leading a skirmish line at Dug Gap near Dalton, Georgia.
Born at Stanhope, New Jersey, to Gamaliel Bartlett (1796-1859) (who was the first postmaster of Stanhope, NJ) and Mary Parmelee (1790-1874).
Henry Clay Bartlett spent several years at Reverend David Francis' school at West Bloomfield (now Montclair), New Jersey. He was preparing for admittance to The College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) where he entered as a sophomore and studied law. Graduated in 1847 (the Centennial Class). He, along with other Princeton graduates who died in the Civil War, has had his name inscribed upon the marble wall in Princeton's Nassau Hall.
Afterwards engaged in banking and the brokerage business. Was successful. Retired, and spent a year in Texas.
Returning to New Jersey, Captain Bartlett made his residence in Centerville, Livingston, Essex, New Jersey (as of 1908 Roseland, Essex, New Jersey - where BARTLETT COURT has been named in his honor).
On the breaking out of the Civil War, Mr. Bartlett raised a company of his friends and neighbors who promptly elected him to the command post of Captain. This company joined the Seventh Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers, August 28, 1861. A part of the Army of the Potomac, his regiment was in the seven-days' fight before Richmond, Virginia, and was praised for gallantry. Captain Bartlett's health failing, he resigned January 14, 1863, and returned home.
A few months later, he returned to duty with the 33rd Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers, that became part of the Army of Tennessee.
Captain Bartlett was mortally wounded on the last crest while leading a storming party against the enemy's works on Rocky Face Ridge at "Dug Gap" near Dalton, Georgia, May 8, 1864. For details and illustrations, refer to Harper's Weekly, June 4, 1864, page 364. (NOTE: Captain Bartlett's name was misspelled as "BARTOLOTTE" by Harper's Weekly)
Unsuccessfully nursed by German farmers Edward (1816-1899) and Sophia Valentine Freylach (1805-1871) on the front porch of their farmhouse located at the foot of the mountain, Captain Bartlett died that night. He was thirty-four years old. Because of his Masonic emblems, he was given a Christian burial on the Freylach farm. The actual location of his grave is unknown but is actively being sought (2008-2009) by a group headed by Mr. Gary Abrams, a Civil War Reenactor.
Some sources claim that one of the Freylach sons, Edward W. (1847-1903), was so impressed by the Masonic emblems that he, too, became a life-long Mason. The Freylach farm was sold to the Ryman family after whom a private gated community, Ryman Farms, is named.
Captain Bartlett was first married on February 11, 1852, at Hudson, Columbia, New York, to MARY SPENCER PARKMAN (March 15, 1825 - January 15, 1854). His wife was a descendant of the wealthy PARKMAN and SPENCER families of (then named) Spencertown, Columbia, New York. There was no issue.
His second marriage was on, January 13, 1854, at Brooklyn, New York City, to MARY E. RUSSELL (abt 1838-1869). Issue: four daughters - GENEVIEVE (1855-1946), MINNIE (1857-1939), LYDIA PARMELEE (1860-1925), and JOSIE HOOKER (1863-abt. 1946). The latter was named in honor of General Joseph Hooker.
Stockbroker, lawyer, and Civil War military commander; killed while leading a skirmish line at Dug Gap near Dalton, Georgia.
Born at Stanhope, New Jersey, to Gamaliel Bartlett (1796-1859) (who was the first postmaster of Stanhope, NJ) and Mary Parmelee (1790-1874).
Henry Clay Bartlett spent several years at Reverend David Francis' school at West Bloomfield (now Montclair), New Jersey. He was preparing for admittance to The College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) where he entered as a sophomore and studied law. Graduated in 1847 (the Centennial Class). He, along with other Princeton graduates who died in the Civil War, has had his name inscribed upon the marble wall in Princeton's Nassau Hall.
Afterwards engaged in banking and the brokerage business. Was successful. Retired, and spent a year in Texas.
Returning to New Jersey, Captain Bartlett made his residence in Centerville, Livingston, Essex, New Jersey (as of 1908 Roseland, Essex, New Jersey - where BARTLETT COURT has been named in his honor).
On the breaking out of the Civil War, Mr. Bartlett raised a company of his friends and neighbors who promptly elected him to the command post of Captain. This company joined the Seventh Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers, August 28, 1861. A part of the Army of the Potomac, his regiment was in the seven-days' fight before Richmond, Virginia, and was praised for gallantry. Captain Bartlett's health failing, he resigned January 14, 1863, and returned home.
A few months later, he returned to duty with the 33rd Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers, that became part of the Army of Tennessee.
Captain Bartlett was mortally wounded on the last crest while leading a storming party against the enemy's works on Rocky Face Ridge at "Dug Gap" near Dalton, Georgia, May 8, 1864. For details and illustrations, refer to Harper's Weekly, June 4, 1864, page 364. (NOTE: Captain Bartlett's name was misspelled as "BARTOLOTTE" by Harper's Weekly)
Unsuccessfully nursed by German farmers Edward (1816-1899) and Sophia Valentine Freylach (1805-1871) on the front porch of their farmhouse located at the foot of the mountain, Captain Bartlett died that night. He was thirty-four years old. Because of his Masonic emblems, he was given a Christian burial on the Freylach farm. The actual location of his grave is unknown but is actively being sought (2008-2009) by a group headed by Mr. Gary Abrams, a Civil War Reenactor.
Some sources claim that one of the Freylach sons, Edward W. (1847-1903), was so impressed by the Masonic emblems that he, too, became a life-long Mason. The Freylach farm was sold to the Ryman family after whom a private gated community, Ryman Farms, is named.
Captain Bartlett was first married on February 11, 1852, at Hudson, Columbia, New York, to MARY SPENCER PARKMAN (March 15, 1825 - January 15, 1854). His wife was a descendant of the wealthy PARKMAN and SPENCER families of (then named) Spencertown, Columbia, New York. There was no issue.
His second marriage was on, January 13, 1854, at Brooklyn, New York City, to MARY E. RUSSELL (abt 1838-1869). Issue: four daughters - GENEVIEVE (1855-1946), MINNIE (1857-1939), LYDIA PARMELEE (1860-1925), and JOSIE HOOKER (1863-abt. 1946). The latter was named in honor of General Joseph Hooker.
Age: 34 years; 0 months; 25 days
Stockbroker, lawyer, and Civil War military commander; killed while leading a skirmish line at Dug Gap near Dalton, Georgia.
Born at Stanhope, New Jersey, to Gamaliel Bartlett (1796-1859) (who was the first postmaster of Stanhope, NJ) and Mary Parmelee (1790-1874).
Henry Clay Bartlett spent several years at Reverend David Francis' school at West Bloomfield (now Montclair), New Jersey. He was preparing for admittance to The College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) where he entered as a sophomore and studied law. Graduated in 1847 (the Centennial Class). He, along with other Princeton graduates who died in the Civil War, has had his name inscribed upon the marble wall in Princeton's Nassau Hall.
Afterwards engaged in banking and the brokerage business. Was successful. Retired, and spent a year in Texas.
Returning to New Jersey, Captain Bartlett made his residence in Centerville, Livingston, Essex, New Jersey (as of 1908 Roseland, Essex, New Jersey - where BARTLETT COURT has been named in his honor).
On the breaking out of the Civil War, Mr. Bartlett raised a company of his friends and neighbors who promptly elected him to the command post of Captain. This company joined the Seventh Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers, August 28, 1861. A part of the Army of the Potomac, his regiment was in the seven-days' fight before Richmond, Virginia, and was praised for gallantry. Captain Bartlett's health failing, he resigned January 14, 1863, and returned home.
A few months later, he returned to duty with the 33rd Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers, that became part of the Army of Tennessee.
Captain Bartlett was mortally wounded on the last crest while leading a storming party against the enemy's works on Rocky Face Ridge at "Dug Gap" near Dalton, Georgia, May 8, 1864. For details and illustrations, refer to Harper's Weekly, June 4, 1864, page 364. (NOTE: Captain Bartlett's name was misspelled as "BARTOLOTTE" by Harper's Weekly)
Unsuccessfully nursed by German farmers Edward (1816-1899) and Sophia Valentine Freylach (1805-1871) on the front porch of their farmhouse located at the foot of the mountain, Captain Bartlett died that night. He was thirty-four years old. Because of his Masonic emblems, he was given a Christian burial on the Freylach farm. The actual location of his grave is unknown but is actively being sought (2008-2009) by a group headed by Mr. Gary Abrams, a Civil War Reenactor.
Some sources claim that one of the Freylach sons, Edward W. (1847-1903), was so impressed by the Masonic emblems that he, too, became a life-long Mason. The Freylach farm was sold to the Ryman family after whom a private gated community, Ryman Farms, is named.
Captain Bartlett was first married on February 11, 1852, at Hudson, Columbia, New York, to MARY SPENCER PARKMAN (March 15, 1825 - January 15, 1854). His wife was a descendant of the wealthy PARKMAN and SPENCER families of (then named) Spencertown, Columbia, New York. There was no issue.
His second marriage was on, January 13, 1854, at Brooklyn, New York City, to MARY E. RUSSELL (abt 1838-1869). Issue: four daughters - GENEVIEVE (1855-1946), MINNIE (1857-1939), LYDIA PARMELEE (1860-1925), and JOSIE HOOKER (1863-abt. 1946). The latter was named in honor of General Joseph Hooker.
Stockbroker, lawyer, and Civil War military commander; killed while leading a skirmish line at Dug Gap near Dalton, Georgia.
Born at Stanhope, New Jersey, to Gamaliel Bartlett (1796-1859) (who was the first postmaster of Stanhope, NJ) and Mary Parmelee (1790-1874).
Henry Clay Bartlett spent several years at Reverend David Francis' school at West Bloomfield (now Montclair), New Jersey. He was preparing for admittance to The College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) where he entered as a sophomore and studied law. Graduated in 1847 (the Centennial Class). He, along with other Princeton graduates who died in the Civil War, has had his name inscribed upon the marble wall in Princeton's Nassau Hall.
Afterwards engaged in banking and the brokerage business. Was successful. Retired, and spent a year in Texas.
Returning to New Jersey, Captain Bartlett made his residence in Centerville, Livingston, Essex, New Jersey (as of 1908 Roseland, Essex, New Jersey - where BARTLETT COURT has been named in his honor).
On the breaking out of the Civil War, Mr. Bartlett raised a company of his friends and neighbors who promptly elected him to the command post of Captain. This company joined the Seventh Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers, August 28, 1861. A part of the Army of the Potomac, his regiment was in the seven-days' fight before Richmond, Virginia, and was praised for gallantry. Captain Bartlett's health failing, he resigned January 14, 1863, and returned home.
A few months later, he returned to duty with the 33rd Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers, that became part of the Army of Tennessee.
Captain Bartlett was mortally wounded on the last crest while leading a storming party against the enemy's works on Rocky Face Ridge at "Dug Gap" near Dalton, Georgia, May 8, 1864. For details and illustrations, refer to Harper's Weekly, June 4, 1864, page 364. (NOTE: Captain Bartlett's name was misspelled as "BARTOLOTTE" by Harper's Weekly)
Unsuccessfully nursed by German farmers Edward (1816-1899) and Sophia Valentine Freylach (1805-1871) on the front porch of their farmhouse located at the foot of the mountain, Captain Bartlett died that night. He was thirty-four years old. Because of his Masonic emblems, he was given a Christian burial on the Freylach farm. The actual location of his grave is unknown but is actively being sought (2008-2009) by a group headed by Mr. Gary Abrams, a Civil War Reenactor.
Some sources claim that one of the Freylach sons, Edward W. (1847-1903), was so impressed by the Masonic emblems that he, too, became a life-long Mason. The Freylach farm was sold to the Ryman family after whom a private gated community, Ryman Farms, is named.
Captain Bartlett was first married on February 11, 1852, at Hudson, Columbia, New York, to MARY SPENCER PARKMAN (March 15, 1825 - January 15, 1854). His wife was a descendant of the wealthy PARKMAN and SPENCER families of (then named) Spencertown, Columbia, New York. There was no issue.
His second marriage was on, January 13, 1854, at Brooklyn, New York City, to MARY E. RUSSELL (abt 1838-1869). Issue: four daughters - GENEVIEVE (1855-1946), MINNIE (1857-1939), LYDIA PARMELEE (1860-1925), and JOSIE HOOKER (1863-abt. 1946). The latter was named in honor of General Joseph Hooker.
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