The intelligence was received Saturday, of the death of Major Edward Carlisle Boynton, that morning, at his home in Newburgh, N.Y., after a long illness. Deceased was a native of Windsor, Vt., and a son of Thomas and Sophia Cabot Boynton, and a descendant of John Boynton who emigrated from England in 1638, and of Francis Cabot, on his mother's side, who came to America in 1700. He was born February 1, 1824; was appointed a cadet to the United States Military Academy in 1841; graduated in 1846, was assigned to the 2nd artillery as brevet second lieutenant, and ordered to join the army in Mexico. He served at Monterey, Vera Cruz, Cero Gordo, Contreras, Cherebusco, and in other engagements of lesser note; was severely wounded at Cherebusco and promoted to brevet captain by steps, for "gallant and meritorious service" at Contreras and Cherebusco. In 1848, the young captain went to West Point, as acting assistant quartermaster. A few months later,he was appointed assistant professor of chemistry, etc.
In 1855-56 he was engaged in the Seminole Indian war in Florida. He resigned in February, 1856, to accept a professorship in the university of Mississippi, where he remained until 1861. Declining the colonelcy of a regiment of volunteers at the outbreak of the rebellion, he was reappointed to the U.S Army as a captain of the 11th infantry, and assigned to duty again at West Point, where he remained during the war, at the close of which he was brevetted major for "faithful services". In 1872, he resigned from the army and had since made his home in Newburgh, acting as superintendent of water works from July, 1873, to March 1881. In 1884, he was appointed secretary of the city board of trade, and by his indefatigable efforts raised that organization from a state of lethargy to one of the most active and forceful bodies of its kind ever known in the Empire State.
The degree of A. M. was conferred upon Major Boynton in 1856. He was an author of experience and wide reputation, publishing several works which are authority upon the subjects dwelt upon. He also contributed to the press, his articles being characterized by keen wit, and invariably proving of great interest and value. He was an honorary member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, of the American Academy for the Advancement of Science, and president of the Newburgh HIstorical Society. He was also president of the Boynton Association for many years. His funeral was held from his late home in Newburgh, Monday afternoon, and his remains were brought to Windsor for interment in Ascutney cemetery. Wednesday morning, the prayer of committal being pronounced by Rev. E. N. Goddard of St. Paul's church. Deceased is survived by his widow, a son and three daughters, who have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances in their affliction.
(Vermont Journal, May 20, 1893)
In 1855-56 he was engaged in the Seminole Indian war in Florida. He resigned in February, 1856, to accept a professorship in the university of Mississippi, where he remained until 1861. Declining the colonelcy of a regiment of volunteers at the outbreak of the rebellion, he was reappointed to the U.S Army as a captain of the 11th infantry, and assigned to duty again at West Point, where he remained during the war, at the close of which he was brevetted major for "faithful services". In 1872, he resigned from the army and had since made his home in Newburgh, acting as superintendent of water works from July, 1873, to March 1881. In 1884, he was appointed secretary of the city board of trade, and by his indefatigable efforts raised that organization from a state of lethargy to one of the most active and forceful bodies of its kind ever known in the Empire State.
The degree of A. M. was conferred upon Major Boynton in 1856. He was an author of experience and wide reputation, publishing several works which are authority upon the subjects dwelt upon. He also contributed to the press, his articles being characterized by keen wit, and invariably proving of great interest and value. He was an honorary member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, of the American Academy for the Advancement of Science, and president of the Newburgh HIstorical Society. He was also president of the Boynton Association for many years. His funeral was held from his late home in Newburgh, Monday afternoon, and his remains were brought to Windsor for interment in Ascutney cemetery. Wednesday morning, the prayer of committal being pronounced by Rev. E. N. Goddard of St. Paul's church. Deceased is survived by his widow, a son and three daughters, who have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances in their affliction.
(Vermont Journal, May 20, 1893)
The intelligence was received Saturday, of the death of Major Edward Carlisle Boynton, that morning, at his home in Newburgh, N.Y., after a long illness. Deceased was a native of Windsor, Vt., and a son of Thomas and Sophia Cabot Boynton, and a descendant of John Boynton who emigrated from England in 1638, and of Francis Cabot, on his mother's side, who came to America in 1700. He was born February 1, 1824; was appointed a cadet to the United States Military Academy in 1841; graduated in 1846, was assigned to the 2nd artillery as brevet second lieutenant, and ordered to join the army in Mexico. He served at Monterey, Vera Cruz, Cero Gordo, Contreras, Cherebusco, and in other engagements of lesser note; was severely wounded at Cherebusco and promoted to brevet captain by steps, for "gallant and meritorious service" at Contreras and Cherebusco. In 1848, the young captain went to West Point, as acting assistant quartermaster. A few months later,he was appointed assistant professor of chemistry, etc.
In 1855-56 he was engaged in the Seminole Indian war in Florida. He resigned in February, 1856, to accept a professorship in the university of Mississippi, where he remained until 1861. Declining the colonelcy of a regiment of volunteers at the outbreak of the rebellion, he was reappointed to the U.S Army as a captain of the 11th infantry, and assigned to duty again at West Point, where he remained during the war, at the close of which he was brevetted major for "faithful services". In 1872, he resigned from the army and had since made his home in Newburgh, acting as superintendent of water works from July, 1873, to March 1881. In 1884, he was appointed secretary of the city board of trade, and by his indefatigable efforts raised that organization from a state of lethargy to one of the most active and forceful bodies of its kind ever known in the Empire State.
The degree of A. M. was conferred upon Major Boynton in 1856. He was an author of experience and wide reputation, publishing several works which are authority upon the subjects dwelt upon. He also contributed to the press, his articles being characterized by keen wit, and invariably proving of great interest and value. He was an honorary member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, of the American Academy for the Advancement of Science, and president of the Newburgh HIstorical Society. He was also president of the Boynton Association for many years. His funeral was held from his late home in Newburgh, Monday afternoon, and his remains were brought to Windsor for interment in Ascutney cemetery. Wednesday morning, the prayer of committal being pronounced by Rev. E. N. Goddard of St. Paul's church. Deceased is survived by his widow, a son and three daughters, who have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances in their affliction.
(Vermont Journal, May 20, 1893)
In 1855-56 he was engaged in the Seminole Indian war in Florida. He resigned in February, 1856, to accept a professorship in the university of Mississippi, where he remained until 1861. Declining the colonelcy of a regiment of volunteers at the outbreak of the rebellion, he was reappointed to the U.S Army as a captain of the 11th infantry, and assigned to duty again at West Point, where he remained during the war, at the close of which he was brevetted major for "faithful services". In 1872, he resigned from the army and had since made his home in Newburgh, acting as superintendent of water works from July, 1873, to March 1881. In 1884, he was appointed secretary of the city board of trade, and by his indefatigable efforts raised that organization from a state of lethargy to one of the most active and forceful bodies of its kind ever known in the Empire State.
The degree of A. M. was conferred upon Major Boynton in 1856. He was an author of experience and wide reputation, publishing several works which are authority upon the subjects dwelt upon. He also contributed to the press, his articles being characterized by keen wit, and invariably proving of great interest and value. He was an honorary member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, of the American Academy for the Advancement of Science, and president of the Newburgh HIstorical Society. He was also president of the Boynton Association for many years. His funeral was held from his late home in Newburgh, Monday afternoon, and his remains were brought to Windsor for interment in Ascutney cemetery. Wednesday morning, the prayer of committal being pronounced by Rev. E. N. Goddard of St. Paul's church. Deceased is survived by his widow, a son and three daughters, who have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances in their affliction.
(Vermont Journal, May 20, 1893)
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