Knapp, Anna Miss – Obituary
Miss Anna Knapp, aged 22, passed away near Union on March 4, 1889. Her obituary was published in the Eastern Oregon Republican on March 7, 1889, marking her untimely death.
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Rough Riders
The compiled military service records of 1,235 Rough Riders, including Theodore Roosevelt, have been digitized. Each record features individual jackets detailing the soldier’s name, organization, rank, and medical records. The records also contain personal information and documentation descriptions. Discharges occurred for various reasons, such as age, ability, discipline issues, or hardship. This initiative provides significant insights into the personnel of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry during the Spanish-American War.
Biography of Col. Lyman E. Knapp
Col. Lyman E. Knapp, born in Vermont in 1837, was a distinguished military officer and public servant. After graduating from Middlebury College in 1862, he enlisted in the Civil War, rapidly rising from private to captain and later serving as lieutenant colonel. He participated in pivotal battles including Gettysburg and Petersburg. Following the war, he became a prominent editor and lawyer, holding various local offices, including judge of probate. Knapp was active in his community and a member of the Congregational Church, where he played a significant leadership role. He married Martha A. Severance in 1865.