. Norwich University, 1819-1911; her history, her graduates, her roll of honor . conduct and considerationfor the needs of his men. He was highly respected and loved by the officersand men of his command. The regiment performed no active duty until May22, 1863, when it was ordered to make an assault on Vicksburg. Owing tothe illness of Col. Starring he was obliged to take command of the heroically led the regiment to the rifle pits where he was severely woundedin the left arm. His arm was amputated on the field, and as soon as possiblehe was taken to Chicago for treatment. He grew
. Norwich University, 1819-1911; her history, her graduates, her roll of honor . conduct and considerationfor the needs of his men. He was highly respected and loved by the officersand men of his command. The regiment performed no active duty until May22, 1863, when it was ordered to make an assault on Vicksburg. Owing tothe illness of Col. Starring he was obliged to take command of the heroically led the regiment to the rifle pits where he was severely woundedin the left arm. His arm was amputated on the field, and as soon as possiblehe was taken to Chicago for treatment. He grew worse and died July 6, heroic service in this battle reflects lasting honor on his name and the nameof the regiment. In his death, Illinois lost one of her most promising was married in July, 1846, to Adeline F. Gay, daughter of Calvin , of Rome, N. Y.; she died May 1, 1895. Two children were born to them:John Hammond, born January 24, , resides in Oswego, N. Y.; AddieGray, born November 20, 1853, married Elisha B. Powell, resides in Oswego, Troop B igii. 352 NORWICH UNIVERSITY. [1842 NON-GRADUATES 1842. JOHN LEONARD HAMMOND. John L. Hammond, son of Thomas Denny and Pauhne (Austin) Hammond,was born in Orwell, Vt., May 16, 1822, and died in Middlebury, Vt., February3,1882. He prepared for college at the Shoreham Academy, and entered theUniversity in 1838, remaining two years. He returned to Orwell, where he made his home until his death. He wasinterested in several business enterprises; served as president of the FirstNational Bank of Orwell for many j-ears. He was a member of IndependenceLodge F. and A. M., of Orwell. He was married, October 3, 1849, to JanetLucinda Thomas of Orwell, who died July 11, 1858. Three children were bomto them: Thomas Austin, born September 23, 1851, died June 16, 1887;Jessie, born July 16, 1853, married Thad M. Chapman, resides in Middlebury,Vt.; Adelia Fletcher, born June 8, 1855, died, unmarried, August 19,1908.
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