COL Nathan D. Dushane

[pgraves]

Does anyone know the pre-war biography of COL Nathan D. Dushane, commander of the Third Brigade, 2d Division, V Corps, who was killed at Weldon Railrord August 20, 1864?

 

[5fish]

I found on the 1st MD Inf...

http://www.civilwarintheeast.com/USA/MD/1MD.php

Here is some more war history....what is his right middle initial is it a "D" or a "T"...?

http://books.google.com/books?id=ntVpHBIz0hAC&pg=PA304&lpg=PA304&dq=Nathan D. Dushane, 1st Maryland infantry&source=bl&ots=hRqJG5ZsP7&sig=p67EuFe-u_2ygZl1-JpAzvNOMbA&hl=en&sa=X&ei=pTRdT7jOOoi6twf1zryFDA&ved=0CE4Q6AEwCDgK#v=onepage&q=Nathan D. Dushane, 1st Maryland infantry&f=false

This in 1851 list him as a carpenter and builder....

http://www.newrivernotes.com/md/mdthom1851.htm

This just states he was well known...

http://books.google.com/books?id=eV...olonel Nathan T. Dushane Baltimore Md&f=false

The wife looking for money...

http://books.google.com/books?id=z0...r8P2EDA&ved=0CC8Q6AEwADgK#v=onepage&q&f=false

 

[5fish]

I found a picture of the man and it states his middle name is Thomas....It list there is a Orbit on him in the Baltimore Sun on Aug 23, 1864...call a Library and get the obit...

http://books.google.com/books?id=7X97CKjWKLcC&pg=PA219&dq=Nathan Dushane Genealogy&hl=en&sa=X&ei=XjldT-LAEImftwfv74SGDA&sqi=2&ved=0CE8Q6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=Nathan Dushane Genealogy&f=false

 

[pgraves]

I found a picture of the man and it states his middle name is Thomas....It list there is a Orbit on him in the Baltimore Sun on Aug 23, 1864...call a Library and get the obit...

http://books.google.com/books?id=7X97CKjWKLcC&pg=PA219&dq=Nathan Dushane Genealogy&hl=en&sa=X&ei=XjldT-LAEImftwfv74SGDA&sqi=2&ved=0CE8Q6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=Nathan Dushane Genealogy&f=false

Thanks!

 

[M E Wolf]

Good job 5Fish!!!!!

M. E. Wolf

 

[M E Wolf]

O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXXVI/3 [S# 69]
UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING TO OPERATIONS IN SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA, FROM MAY 20, 1864, TO JUNE 12, 1864.(*)--#1
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY CORPS,
May 20, 1864.
Major-General MEADE:
The Maryland Brigade behaved most commendably yesterday, and I believe were the only veteran troops engaged seriously. Colonel Dushane was just arriving with the First Maryland veterans, and on hearing the firing went into action at once without orders from any one. He lost considerably, and had his own horse killed. As there have been some unfavorable remarks made about this brigade which were rather uncalled for, about which they are sensitive, I wish especially to commend their conduct on yesterday as an act of justice and for the good of the service.
G. K. WARREN,
Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
May 20, 1864.
Major-General WARREN:
Your dispatch in relation to the behavior of the Maryland Brigade yesterday has been received. The commanding general published an order this morning, of which a copy has been sent you, in which he designed to commend the good conduct of all the troops engaged in the affair of last evening. He thought, however, that under the circumstances he was justified in particularizing the heavy artillery. Had he known at the time that the Maryland Brigade was conspicuous on the occasion, he would have specially mentioned that command also. He has no objection to your publishing an order, commending in such terms as you may think best, the conduct of the Maryland Brigade.
S. WILLIAMS,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
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CITY POINT, VA., August 21, 1864--1.30 p.m.
The enemy came out and attacked Warren between 10 and 11 a.m., but were repulsed with great ease. No loss reported on our side except General Cutler, slightly wounded, and Colonel Dushane, killed. General Warren reports 400 prisoners captured that he knows of; there may be more. I am expecting a heavy attack this afternoon, and preparing for it.
U.S. GRANT,
Lieutenant-General.
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK,
Washington, D.C.
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O.R.--SERIES I--VOLUME XLII/1 [S# 87]
AUGUST 1-DECEMBER 31, 1864.--The Richmond (Virginia) Campaign.
No. 7.--Return of Casualties in the Union Forces.(*)
OFFICERS KILLED OR MORTALLY WOUNDED.
MARYLAND).
Col. Nathan T. Dushane, 1st Infantry.
Maj. Josiah B. Coloney, 1st Infantry.
Lieut. Alfred D. Reynolds, 1st Infantry.
Lieut. Thomas A. Mills, 4th Infantry.
Lieut. Robert H. Hergesheimer, 7th Infantry.
Lieut. James Fay, 8th Infantry.
Capt. Alexander S. Williamson, Purnell Legion.
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O.R.--SERIES I--VOLUME XLII/1 [S# 87]
AUGUST 1-DECEMBER 31, 1864.--The Richmond (Virginia) Campaign.
No. 121.--Reports of Maj. Gen. Gouverneur K Warren, U. S. Army, commanding Fifth Army Corps, of operations August 18-21 and 31, October 27-28, and December 7-12.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY CORPS,
Weldon Railroad, August 25, 1864.
GENERAL: I have the honor to make the following report of our operations near the Globe Tavern, on the Weldon railroad:
[excerpt]
General Cutler received a wound on the face from a shell.

Colonel Dushane, commanding the Maryland Brigade, a gallant fighter, was among the killed. During these four days' operations men and officers performed their duties as well as any ever did under the circumstances. The heat of the first day was excessive, and on the march many fell out that are here reported among the missing, but who will soon rejoin us; about fifty were completely prostrated by sunstroke. The men were kept working night and day, and were every day and night wet through with the rains. The side roads and fields were almost impassable for artillery.
[end of excerpt]
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O.R.--SERIES I--VOLUME XLII/1 [S# 87]
AUGUST 1-DECEMBER 31, 1864.--The Richmond (Virginia) Campaign.
No. 150.--Reports of Col. Samuel A. Graham, Purnell Legion Maryland Infantry, commanding Second Brigade, of operations August 18-September 2 and October 1 and 8.
SEPTEMBER 2, 1864.
Report of the part taken in the several engagements since the 18th of August, 1864, by the Second Brigade, Second Division, Fifth Army Corps:

In obedience to circular of August 27, 1864, headquarters Second Division, Fifth Army Corps, I have the honor to make the following report:

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Col. N. T. Dushane, commanding the brigade, was instantly killed early in the day by a solid shot whilst in the active discharge of his duties. During the day the brigade sustained a loss of 3 officers and 8 men killed, 4 officers and 39 men wounded, and 1 officer and 30 men missing. Since the 21st the brigade has not been engaged nor sustained any casualties.
Respectfully submitted.
SAML. A. GRAHAM,
Colonel, Commanding.
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O.R.--SERIES I--VOLUME XLII/2 [S# 88]
UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS, RELATING TO OPERATIONS IN SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA, FROM AUGUST 1, 1864, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1864.(*)--#29
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY CORPS,
September 5, 1864.
General S. WILLIAMS:
I would respectfully recommend the naming of our forts and redoubts so that they can be designated in orders. For the large redoubt on the plank road I would propose Fort Davis, after Col. P. Stearns Davis, who was killed near there while it was building. For the northern bastion fort on the Weldon railroad, Fort Dushane, after Col. N. T. Dushane, who was killed near it on the 21st instant. For the southern bastion fort on the railroad, Fort Prescott, after Col. George L. Prescott, who was killed in battle before Petersburg on the 18th of June.
G. K. WARREN,
Major-General.
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[jschell45]

I have his GAR Ribbon and i'm trying to put a family tree together to see why it was in my family. Was wondering if anyone knew anything about him or his family tree. I live in Maryland and i've been putting a few pieces together which have made sense but the tree part is a huge roadblock

 

[HarlechMan]

Attached Dushane's obituary