After many years as a missionary to the Indians in Minnesota, at Red Wing, Kaposia and Lower Sioux Agency, the Reverend John F. Aiton and Mary Briggs, daughter of George and Rachel Briggs, left the mission at the Agency and began a new life farming near St, Peter, Minnesota. In August of 1862 after attacks by Indians on the local settlers. John enlisted in Company D, 9th Minnesota Regiment. Their first assignment was to protect the white settlers while Forts were built in various communities of Southwestern Minnesota. By now, the Civil War was in full swing and the 9th Regiment was sent to Tennessee where they engaged in some fierce battles. Most notable was the ambush at Brice's Crossroads near Tupelo, Mississippi. John served three years until the war ended then returned to his wife and children. Mary Briggs Aiton is buried in Minneapolis.
After many years as a missionary to the Indians in Minnesota, at Red Wing, Kaposia and Lower Sioux Agency, the Reverend John F. Aiton and Mary Briggs, daughter of George and Rachel Briggs, left the mission at the Agency and began a new life farming near St, Peter, Minnesota. In August of 1862 after attacks by Indians on the local settlers. John enlisted in Company D, 9th Minnesota Regiment. Their first assignment was to protect the white settlers while Forts were built in various communities of Southwestern Minnesota. By now, the Civil War was in full swing and the 9th Regiment was sent to Tennessee where they engaged in some fierce battles. Most notable was the ambush at Brice's Crossroads near Tupelo, Mississippi. John served three years until the war ended then returned to his wife and children. Mary Briggs Aiton is buried in Minneapolis.
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