Son of Dayton B. and Elizabeth (Foster) Newbury.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Dwight was living at Worcester and gave his occupation as bookkeeper.
On 8 Apr 1861 Dwight Newbury, 23, married Lydia Alexander, 31, daughter of Medad and Mehitable (James) Alexander, in Worcester, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 5 Dec 1861 Dwight mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 8 months and 24 days old.
On 9 Apr 1863 he was promoted to Sergeant Major, and on 4 Jul 1863 to 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant.
On 29 Nov 1863 Dwight Newbury was wounded at Robertson's Tavern, Mine Run, Virginia, in his forehead and lower jaw, "a musket ball, entering his right cheek and coming out on the back of his neck - of which he died on or about the 3rd day of December 1863 near Brandy Station Va," according to a statement by C. A. Eager in the widow's pension file. He was 25 years, 8 months and 22 days old.
On 16 Dec 1863 in "The Worcester Spy," Worcester, Massachusetts, his funeral was reported as follows:
Military Funeral
The funeral of adjutant Dwight Newbury of the 15th regiment, was held at Salem st. church Thursday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Richardson officiating. the State guards were on with full ranks to do escort duty, and officers and soldiers of the 15th, 51st and other military organizations, were also present in uniform, and with the members of the city government and other citizens followed the remains of the young soldier to Rural Cemetery. (Volume 92 #49)
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Dwight was living at Worcester and gave his occupation as bookkeeper.
On 8 Apr 1861 Dwight Newbury, 23, married Lydia Alexander, 31, daughter of Medad and Mehitable (James) Alexander, in Worcester, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 5 Dec 1861 Dwight mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 8 months and 24 days old.
On 9 Apr 1863 he was promoted to Sergeant Major, and on 4 Jul 1863 to 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant.
On 29 Nov 1863 Dwight Newbury was wounded at Robertson's Tavern, Mine Run, Virginia, in his forehead and lower jaw, "a musket ball, entering his right cheek and coming out on the back of his neck - of which he died on or about the 3rd day of December 1863 near Brandy Station Va," according to a statement by C. A. Eager in the widow's pension file. He was 25 years, 8 months and 22 days old.
On 16 Dec 1863 in "The Worcester Spy," Worcester, Massachusetts, his funeral was reported as follows:
Military Funeral
The funeral of adjutant Dwight Newbury of the 15th regiment, was held at Salem st. church Thursday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Richardson officiating. the State guards were on with full ranks to do escort duty, and officers and soldiers of the 15th, 51st and other military organizations, were also present in uniform, and with the members of the city government and other citizens followed the remains of the young soldier to Rural Cemetery. (Volume 92 #49)
Son of Dayton B. and Elizabeth (Foster) Newbury.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Dwight was living at Worcester and gave his occupation as bookkeeper.
On 8 Apr 1861 Dwight Newbury, 23, married Lydia Alexander, 31, daughter of Medad and Mehitable (James) Alexander, in Worcester, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 5 Dec 1861 Dwight mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 8 months and 24 days old.
On 9 Apr 1863 he was promoted to Sergeant Major, and on 4 Jul 1863 to 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant.
On 29 Nov 1863 Dwight Newbury was wounded at Robertson's Tavern, Mine Run, Virginia, in his forehead and lower jaw, "a musket ball, entering his right cheek and coming out on the back of his neck - of which he died on or about the 3rd day of December 1863 near Brandy Station Va," according to a statement by C. A. Eager in the widow's pension file. He was 25 years, 8 months and 22 days old.
On 16 Dec 1863 in "The Worcester Spy," Worcester, Massachusetts, his funeral was reported as follows:
Military Funeral
The funeral of adjutant Dwight Newbury of the 15th regiment, was held at Salem st. church Thursday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Richardson officiating. the State guards were on with full ranks to do escort duty, and officers and soldiers of the 15th, 51st and other military organizations, were also present in uniform, and with the members of the city government and other citizens followed the remains of the young soldier to Rural Cemetery. (Volume 92 #49)
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Dwight was living at Worcester and gave his occupation as bookkeeper.
On 8 Apr 1861 Dwight Newbury, 23, married Lydia Alexander, 31, daughter of Medad and Mehitable (James) Alexander, in Worcester, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 5 Dec 1861 Dwight mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 8 months and 24 days old.
On 9 Apr 1863 he was promoted to Sergeant Major, and on 4 Jul 1863 to 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant.
On 29 Nov 1863 Dwight Newbury was wounded at Robertson's Tavern, Mine Run, Virginia, in his forehead and lower jaw, "a musket ball, entering his right cheek and coming out on the back of his neck - of which he died on or about the 3rd day of December 1863 near Brandy Station Va," according to a statement by C. A. Eager in the widow's pension file. He was 25 years, 8 months and 22 days old.
On 16 Dec 1863 in "The Worcester Spy," Worcester, Massachusetts, his funeral was reported as follows:
Military Funeral
The funeral of adjutant Dwight Newbury of the 15th regiment, was held at Salem st. church Thursday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Richardson officiating. the State guards were on with full ranks to do escort duty, and officers and soldiers of the 15th, 51st and other military organizations, were also present in uniform, and with the members of the city government and other citizens followed the remains of the young soldier to Rural Cemetery. (Volume 92 #49)
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