French, Warren H., c.1822-1879
Biographical Note
Warren French, a Boston carpenter and stair builder, was born at New Sharon, Maine, ca. 1822. He joined the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts on April 25, 1851 and was honorably discharged from the company on May 11, 1857.
French joined the 11th Massachusetts Independent Battery as a captain in August 1862. In November, the unit was assigned to defend Washington, and it remained in northern Virginia until returning to Boston, where it mustered out on May 11, 1863. French joined Company A of the 42nd Massachusetts Volunteer Militia (100 days men) as its captain on July 14, 1864. Following his Civil War service, he rejoined the Artillery Company on May 15, 1865 and was again honorably discharged on May 13, 1867. Warren French died on May 19, 1879.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Warren French Copybook
The collection contains the Copybook of Captain Warren French of Company A, 42nd Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, containing records of the company and regiment during the American Civil War.