Nichols

Rough Riders

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 Franklin Nichols

Franklin Nichols, born on August 11, 1805, in Thompson, Connecticut, became a prominent businessman and banker. After running a farming enterprise with his brother, he joined the wholesale grocery firm Nichols & Eddy, later evolving into Nichols, Evans & Almy. Transitioning into banking, he played a key role in establishing the Thompson Bank and has been connected with the Thames Bank since 1846, serving as president since 1851. Nichols also held leadership roles in various financial institutions and boards, including the Norwich Savings Society and the Bank of Mutual Redemption. He married Hannah T. Fairfield in 1839.