Stratton, Albert O., 1839-1915
Biographical Note
Albert O. Stratton (1839-1915) was born in Leominster, Massachusetts. Stratton enlisted as a private in D Company, 37th Massachusetts Infantry when it was organized in Pittsfield on August 30, 1862, during the American Civil War. Stratton served with the unit through several campaigns including, but not limited to, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and the Overland. During this time, Stratton was promoted to corporal. He survived the war, and married Jennie L. Stone, with whom he had four children and lived in Lunenburg, Massachusetts. He recieved an invalid pension throughout his later life. The family moved to Cheshire, Connecticut, by 1900, and Albert is buried there along with his wife.
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"Albert O Stratton" entry, FindaGrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10299512/albert-o-stratton