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Benjamin Franklin Winchester
Captain, Commissary Department, US Army
Born: March 10, 1810 in Hardwick, MA
Death: May 7, 1895 in West Camden, NY
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Frederick News (May 7, 1895)



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ADDITIONAL FACTS OF NOTE
 Military Information
 Age at Enlistment:   52
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Home Residence during War:    Frederick, MD
Military Years:    1862 - 1863

                Volunteered November 26, 1862
                Commissary Captain, US Army
                Captured April 29. 1863 at Kelly's Ford, VA
                Sent to Libby Prison in Richmond, VA
                Paroled May 9, 1863 at City Point, VA
                
               
Personal Information
 Occupation:
   Teacher, brickmaker
 Father:            Benjamin Winchester
 Mother:          Rebekah
 Spouse:           Mary Jane Durham
                                               
​ Last known residence:    West Camden, NY
 Cause of Death:    

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