Richard Fourre -
Early Life and Immigration:
Richard Fourre was born on February 8, 1839, in Canada West. He was the son of George Fourre and Eliza Wyman. George, his father, was originally from England, while his mother, Eliza, was a New York native and the daughter of Gardner Wyman.
In 1857, Richard made a significant decision, immigrating to the United States. He initially settled in Kane County, Illinois, where he resided for approximately five years.
From Wisconsin to Meeker County, Minnesota:
In 1862, Richard relocated to Grant County, Wisconsin, where he would spend the next three years of his life. During his time there, he made a crucial decision by enlisting in Company F of the Seventh Wisconsin Infantry on February 27, 1864, during the American Civil War.
War Wounds and Service:
Richard's military service took him to the front lines of battle. On May 10, 1864, at the Battle of Laurel Hill, Virginia, he sustained a severe injury, losing his right thumb due to a gunshot wound. His bravery and dedication led him to remain on duty with the Twenty-Fourth Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps, stationed in Washington, DC, until the war's conclusion.
Notably, Richard played a role as a guard for Dr. Mudd and was also involved in overseeing Mrs. Surratt just before her execution.
Marriage and Family Life:
While still residing in Grant County, Wisconsin, on April 18, 1863, Richard married Margaret Condon, who was previously married to John Grogan. Margaret, born on January 6, 1838, in County Limerick, Ireland, had immigrated to Grant County, Wisconsin, with her parents, David Condon and Mary Galway, in 1847.
The couple would go on to have a large family, including children: Mary, George, James, Richard, Laura, John, Charles, Frederick, and Lucy.
Unforeseen Challenges:
Margaret's first husband, John Grogan, had been killed in a lead mine accident. However, an unexpected twist occurred when John Grogan's brother (William Grogan) traveled from Potosi to Darwin, Meeker County, Minnesota, to take Margaret and John's son (also named William) back with him. The former spouse had disappeared and was eventually declared legally dead after seven years. When his brother appeared in Darwin in the 1880s, he was met with resistance and told "to leave, or else" according to family legend. (Note that while John Grogan was missing, his brother took care of Margaret & John's two children, Mary and William, while Margaret lived with her sister.)
Fourre, Richard
Born: 1839 (Canada) - Died: 26 January 1915 (Darwin, MN)
* Residence at time of enlistment: Potosi, Grant Co., WI
Enlisted: February 27, 1864, as a Private in the 7th WI Infantry, Co. F
Transfer: February 15, 1865, to VRC - Mustered Out: July 25, 1865
Wounded: May 10, 1864, at Laurel Hill, VA (right thumb shot off).
** Brother of: George Gardner Fourre, 7th WI Infantry, Co. F
He is the grandson of Gardner Wyman who was killed in action at the small battle of Ogdensburg in New York in 1812. George and his brother Richard enlisted from Potosi, Wisconsin. They were born in Kingston Ontario and moved to Wisconsin while quite young. They both enlisted in Company F of the 7th Wisconsin and became a member of the famed Iron Brigade. They saw their first action at the Wilderness campaign. From May 5 through the 7th of May, the 7th Wisconsin was heavily engaged with the 4th Georgia and 32nd North Carolina on May 5, 1864. After a horrific fight, the 7th Wisconsin was the only regiment to gain and temporarily hold the breastworks of the infantry. Subsequent counterattacks by Confederate troops were extremely costly. The regiment made their way out of the Wilderness by the morning of May 8th and took up a position at Laurel Hill. From May 8 to the 12, Maj. Gen. Governor Warren's V Corps including the Iron Brigade attacked south against Confederate positions repeatedly and each time was repulsed. On the 12th as the 7th Wisconsin attacked George Fourre and his brother Richard were both wounded. A musket round amputated the last three fingers of George Fourre's hand. Richard had his (right) thumb blown off.
~ Source: Album of history and biography of Meeker County, Minnesota (1888)
www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LCVQ-KFT
Early Life and Immigration:
Richard Fourre was born on February 8, 1839, in Canada West. He was the son of George Fourre and Eliza Wyman. George, his father, was originally from England, while his mother, Eliza, was a New York native and the daughter of Gardner Wyman.
In 1857, Richard made a significant decision, immigrating to the United States. He initially settled in Kane County, Illinois, where he resided for approximately five years.
From Wisconsin to Meeker County, Minnesota:
In 1862, Richard relocated to Grant County, Wisconsin, where he would spend the next three years of his life. During his time there, he made a crucial decision by enlisting in Company F of the Seventh Wisconsin Infantry on February 27, 1864, during the American Civil War.
War Wounds and Service:
Richard's military service took him to the front lines of battle. On May 10, 1864, at the Battle of Laurel Hill, Virginia, he sustained a severe injury, losing his right thumb due to a gunshot wound. His bravery and dedication led him to remain on duty with the Twenty-Fourth Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps, stationed in Washington, DC, until the war's conclusion.
Notably, Richard played a role as a guard for Dr. Mudd and was also involved in overseeing Mrs. Surratt just before her execution.
Marriage and Family Life:
While still residing in Grant County, Wisconsin, on April 18, 1863, Richard married Margaret Condon, who was previously married to John Grogan. Margaret, born on January 6, 1838, in County Limerick, Ireland, had immigrated to Grant County, Wisconsin, with her parents, David Condon and Mary Galway, in 1847.
The couple would go on to have a large family, including children: Mary, George, James, Richard, Laura, John, Charles, Frederick, and Lucy.
Unforeseen Challenges:
Margaret's first husband, John Grogan, had been killed in a lead mine accident. However, an unexpected twist occurred when John Grogan's brother (William Grogan) traveled from Potosi to Darwin, Meeker County, Minnesota, to take Margaret and John's son (also named William) back with him. The former spouse had disappeared and was eventually declared legally dead after seven years. When his brother appeared in Darwin in the 1880s, he was met with resistance and told "to leave, or else" according to family legend. (Note that while John Grogan was missing, his brother took care of Margaret & John's two children, Mary and William, while Margaret lived with her sister.)
Fourre, Richard
Born: 1839 (Canada) - Died: 26 January 1915 (Darwin, MN)
* Residence at time of enlistment: Potosi, Grant Co., WI
Enlisted: February 27, 1864, as a Private in the 7th WI Infantry, Co. F
Transfer: February 15, 1865, to VRC - Mustered Out: July 25, 1865
Wounded: May 10, 1864, at Laurel Hill, VA (right thumb shot off).
** Brother of: George Gardner Fourre, 7th WI Infantry, Co. F
He is the grandson of Gardner Wyman who was killed in action at the small battle of Ogdensburg in New York in 1812. George and his brother Richard enlisted from Potosi, Wisconsin. They were born in Kingston Ontario and moved to Wisconsin while quite young. They both enlisted in Company F of the 7th Wisconsin and became a member of the famed Iron Brigade. They saw their first action at the Wilderness campaign. From May 5 through the 7th of May, the 7th Wisconsin was heavily engaged with the 4th Georgia and 32nd North Carolina on May 5, 1864. After a horrific fight, the 7th Wisconsin was the only regiment to gain and temporarily hold the breastworks of the infantry. Subsequent counterattacks by Confederate troops were extremely costly. The regiment made their way out of the Wilderness by the morning of May 8th and took up a position at Laurel Hill. From May 8 to the 12, Maj. Gen. Governor Warren's V Corps including the Iron Brigade attacked south against Confederate positions repeatedly and each time was repulsed. On the 12th as the 7th Wisconsin attacked George Fourre and his brother Richard were both wounded. A musket round amputated the last three fingers of George Fourre's hand. Richard had his (right) thumb blown off.
~ Source: Album of history and biography of Meeker County, Minnesota (1888)
www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LCVQ-KFT
Richard Fourre -
Early Life and Immigration:
Richard Fourre was born on February 8, 1839, in Canada West. He was the son of George Fourre and Eliza Wyman. George, his father, was originally from England, while his mother, Eliza, was a New York native and the daughter of Gardner Wyman.
In 1857, Richard made a significant decision, immigrating to the United States. He initially settled in Kane County, Illinois, where he resided for approximately five years.
From Wisconsin to Meeker County, Minnesota:
In 1862, Richard relocated to Grant County, Wisconsin, where he would spend the next three years of his life. During his time there, he made a crucial decision by enlisting in Company F of the Seventh Wisconsin Infantry on February 27, 1864, during the American Civil War.
War Wounds and Service:
Richard's military service took him to the front lines of battle. On May 10, 1864, at the Battle of Laurel Hill, Virginia, he sustained a severe injury, losing his right thumb due to a gunshot wound. His bravery and dedication led him to remain on duty with the Twenty-Fourth Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps, stationed in Washington, DC, until the war's conclusion.
Notably, Richard played a role as a guard for Dr. Mudd and was also involved in overseeing Mrs. Surratt just before her execution.
Marriage and Family Life:
While still residing in Grant County, Wisconsin, on April 18, 1863, Richard married Margaret Condon, who was previously married to John Grogan. Margaret, born on January 6, 1838, in County Limerick, Ireland, had immigrated to Grant County, Wisconsin, with her parents, David Condon and Mary Galway, in 1847.
The couple would go on to have a large family, including children: Mary, George, James, Richard, Laura, John, Charles, Frederick, and Lucy.
Unforeseen Challenges:
Margaret's first husband, John Grogan, had been killed in a lead mine accident. However, an unexpected twist occurred when John Grogan's brother (William Grogan) traveled from Potosi to Darwin, Meeker County, Minnesota, to take Margaret and John's son (also named William) back with him. The former spouse had disappeared and was eventually declared legally dead after seven years. When his brother appeared in Darwin in the 1880s, he was met with resistance and told "to leave, or else" according to family legend. (Note that while John Grogan was missing, his brother took care of Margaret & John's two children, Mary and William, while Margaret lived with her sister.)
Fourre, Richard
Born: 1839 (Canada) - Died: 26 January 1915 (Darwin, MN)
* Residence at time of enlistment: Potosi, Grant Co., WI
Enlisted: February 27, 1864, as a Private in the 7th WI Infantry, Co. F
Transfer: February 15, 1865, to VRC - Mustered Out: July 25, 1865
Wounded: May 10, 1864, at Laurel Hill, VA (right thumb shot off).
** Brother of: George Gardner Fourre, 7th WI Infantry, Co. F
He is the grandson of Gardner Wyman who was killed in action at the small battle of Ogdensburg in New York in 1812. George and his brother Richard enlisted from Potosi, Wisconsin. They were born in Kingston Ontario and moved to Wisconsin while quite young. They both enlisted in Company F of the 7th Wisconsin and became a member of the famed Iron Brigade. They saw their first action at the Wilderness campaign. From May 5 through the 7th of May, the 7th Wisconsin was heavily engaged with the 4th Georgia and 32nd North Carolina on May 5, 1864. After a horrific fight, the 7th Wisconsin was the only regiment to gain and temporarily hold the breastworks of the infantry. Subsequent counterattacks by Confederate troops were extremely costly. The regiment made their way out of the Wilderness by the morning of May 8th and took up a position at Laurel Hill. From May 8 to the 12, Maj. Gen. Governor Warren's V Corps including the Iron Brigade attacked south against Confederate positions repeatedly and each time was repulsed. On the 12th as the 7th Wisconsin attacked George Fourre and his brother Richard were both wounded. A musket round amputated the last three fingers of George Fourre's hand. Richard had his (right) thumb blown off.
~ Source: Album of history and biography of Meeker County, Minnesota (1888)
www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LCVQ-KFT
Early Life and Immigration:
Richard Fourre was born on February 8, 1839, in Canada West. He was the son of George Fourre and Eliza Wyman. George, his father, was originally from England, while his mother, Eliza, was a New York native and the daughter of Gardner Wyman.
In 1857, Richard made a significant decision, immigrating to the United States. He initially settled in Kane County, Illinois, where he resided for approximately five years.
From Wisconsin to Meeker County, Minnesota:
In 1862, Richard relocated to Grant County, Wisconsin, where he would spend the next three years of his life. During his time there, he made a crucial decision by enlisting in Company F of the Seventh Wisconsin Infantry on February 27, 1864, during the American Civil War.
War Wounds and Service:
Richard's military service took him to the front lines of battle. On May 10, 1864, at the Battle of Laurel Hill, Virginia, he sustained a severe injury, losing his right thumb due to a gunshot wound. His bravery and dedication led him to remain on duty with the Twenty-Fourth Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps, stationed in Washington, DC, until the war's conclusion.
Notably, Richard played a role as a guard for Dr. Mudd and was also involved in overseeing Mrs. Surratt just before her execution.
Marriage and Family Life:
While still residing in Grant County, Wisconsin, on April 18, 1863, Richard married Margaret Condon, who was previously married to John Grogan. Margaret, born on January 6, 1838, in County Limerick, Ireland, had immigrated to Grant County, Wisconsin, with her parents, David Condon and Mary Galway, in 1847.
The couple would go on to have a large family, including children: Mary, George, James, Richard, Laura, John, Charles, Frederick, and Lucy.
Unforeseen Challenges:
Margaret's first husband, John Grogan, had been killed in a lead mine accident. However, an unexpected twist occurred when John Grogan's brother (William Grogan) traveled from Potosi to Darwin, Meeker County, Minnesota, to take Margaret and John's son (also named William) back with him. The former spouse had disappeared and was eventually declared legally dead after seven years. When his brother appeared in Darwin in the 1880s, he was met with resistance and told "to leave, or else" according to family legend. (Note that while John Grogan was missing, his brother took care of Margaret & John's two children, Mary and William, while Margaret lived with her sister.)
Fourre, Richard
Born: 1839 (Canada) - Died: 26 January 1915 (Darwin, MN)
* Residence at time of enlistment: Potosi, Grant Co., WI
Enlisted: February 27, 1864, as a Private in the 7th WI Infantry, Co. F
Transfer: February 15, 1865, to VRC - Mustered Out: July 25, 1865
Wounded: May 10, 1864, at Laurel Hill, VA (right thumb shot off).
** Brother of: George Gardner Fourre, 7th WI Infantry, Co. F
He is the grandson of Gardner Wyman who was killed in action at the small battle of Ogdensburg in New York in 1812. George and his brother Richard enlisted from Potosi, Wisconsin. They were born in Kingston Ontario and moved to Wisconsin while quite young. They both enlisted in Company F of the 7th Wisconsin and became a member of the famed Iron Brigade. They saw their first action at the Wilderness campaign. From May 5 through the 7th of May, the 7th Wisconsin was heavily engaged with the 4th Georgia and 32nd North Carolina on May 5, 1864. After a horrific fight, the 7th Wisconsin was the only regiment to gain and temporarily hold the breastworks of the infantry. Subsequent counterattacks by Confederate troops were extremely costly. The regiment made their way out of the Wilderness by the morning of May 8th and took up a position at Laurel Hill. From May 8 to the 12, Maj. Gen. Governor Warren's V Corps including the Iron Brigade attacked south against Confederate positions repeatedly and each time was repulsed. On the 12th as the 7th Wisconsin attacked George Fourre and his brother Richard were both wounded. A musket round amputated the last three fingers of George Fourre's hand. Richard had his (right) thumb blown off.
~ Source: Album of history and biography of Meeker County, Minnesota (1888)
www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LCVQ-KFT
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