Hartford Photograph - Here Lies General Stedman by Marcel J Goetz Sr

Here Lies General Stedman is a photograph by Marcel J Goetz Sr which was uploaded on July 19th, 2014.

Here Lies General Stedman

Griffin Alexander Stedman, Jr. was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He graduated from Trinity College in 1859 and began a law career in Philadelphia... more

by Marcel J Goetz Sr

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Title

Here Lies General Stedman

Artist

Marcel J Goetz Sr

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Description

Griffin Alexander Stedman, Jr. was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He graduated from Trinity College in 1859 and began a law career in Philadelphia shortly thereafter. Following the attack at Fort Sumter, Stedman returned to Connecticut to join the Fourteenth U.S. Infantry in Hartford. The Fourteenth was later disbanded and Stedman was appointed a captain in the Fifth regiment of Connecticut Volunteers. Stedman was recognized by his commanders and peers as a good soldier. He fought in many battles and campaigns including Antietam, Fredericksburg and Cold Harbor, and he quickly moved up the ranks to Colonel where he became commander of the 11th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. During a skirmish after the second battle at Petersburg, Stedman was mortally wounded. He lay dying for 24 hours, and it was during this time that he was promoted to the rank of general. He died on August 6, 1864.

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July 19th, 2014