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Augustus Bowman Farnham papers

 Collection
Identifier: M057

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Scope and Content

Letters (1861-1916), Civil War journals (1862 and 1864), documents and clippings (1863-1905), and photographs, mostly relating to Farnham's military career.

Dates

  • Creation: 1861-1916 (bulk 1861-1891)
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1861 - 1891

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Biographical/Historical Note

Augustus B. Farnham (1839-1918), a native of Bangor, Maine, began his Civil War military service with the 2nd Maine Regiment. He transferred to the 16th Maine and served until 1865. Farnham also served as inspector general and chief of staff within the Fifth Corps until he was severely wounded at Five Forks. He was breveted colonel for his bravery.

After the war, Farnham was appointed postmaster of Bangor (1869-1885, 1891-1895) and elected sheriff of Penobscot County, Maine (1889-1890). He also served as inspector general (1887) and adjutant general (1901-1911) under three Maine governors.

Farnham was married twice, first to Ardelia B. Clark, then to Laura Wood. He had a daughter by his first marriage and a son by his second.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Letters (1861-1916), Civil War journals (1862 and 1864), documents and clippings (1863-1905), and photographs, mostly relating to Farnham's military career.

Related Names

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Augustus Bowman Farnham Papers
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository

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Contact:
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Brunswick Maine 04011 USA
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