Edward Payson Chapin
Born: August 16, 1831
Birthplace: Waterloo, New York
Father: Rev. Ephraim Chapin 1789 – 1871
(Buried: Maple Grove Cemetery, Waterloo, New York)
Mother: Elizabeth White Maltby 1794 – 1886
(Buried: Maple Grove Cemetery, Waterloo, New York)
Occupation before War:
Attorney in Buffalo, New York
Member of the Niagara’s first semi – pro baseball club
Captain in New York State Militia
Civil War Career:
1861 – 1862: Captain in 44th New York Infantry Regiment
1862: Major of 44th New York Infantry Regiment
1862: Wounded at the Battle of Hanover Court House
1862: Lt. Colonel of 44th New York Infantry Regiment
1862: Resigned on the same day he was promoted to Lt. Colonel
1862 – 1863: Colonel of 116th New York Infantry Regiment
1863: Served in the Battle of Plains Store, Louisiana
1863: Killed when hit in the head at the Siege of Port Hudson
1863: President Lincoln appointed Brig. General but never confirmed
Died: May 27, 1863
Place of Death: Port Hudson, Louisiana
Cause of Death: Killed in Battle
Age at time of Death: 31 years old
Burial Place: Maple Grove Cemetery, Waterloo, New York
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