Aaron Fletcher Stevens [SEP] conflict
Aaron Fletcher Stevens
Aaron Fletcher Stevens (August 9, 1819 – May 10, 1887) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War and a two-term U.S. Congressman.
Birth and early years.
Stevens was born in Londonderry, New Hampshire on August 9, 1819. He spent his childhood in both Londonderry and also nearby Peterborough and attended Pinkerton Academy. He was a machinist, lawyer and state legislator before the Civil War. In 1845, he was admitted to the New Hampshire Bar, and
duty at Manchester until June. Mustered out June 22, 1865. Veterans and recruits transferred to 2nd New Hampshire.
Casualties.
The regiment lost a total of 181 men during service; 5 officers and 84 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 92 enlisted men died of disease.
Commanders.
- Colonel Aaron Fletcher Stevens
- Lieutenant Colonel George Bowers - resigned March 30, 1863
- Lieutenant Colonel Jacob J. Storer
Notable members.
- Colonel Aaron Fletcher Stevens - U.S. Representative from New Hampshire,