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Member’s Ancestor: Joseph Sudborough (Great Uncle) Ancestor’s Regiment: 47th Ohio Infantry Ancestors Discharge Rank: Corporal Narrative: Joseph Sudborough was born in 1843 near Sudborough, England. His family moved to the United States sometime in the 1850’s and settled near Blissfield, Michigan. Census records list Joseph’s occupation as that of a farmer. He stood 5 foot 6 inches and had a light complexion with brown hair and hazel eyes. Joseph enlisted with the 47th Ohio Infantry on June 15, 1861 at the age of 18. In 1863, now corporal, Sudborough became the color-bearer of the Regiment. Joseph reenlisted in June of 1864. In April of 1864, he started a diary in which he wrote something every day as General Sherman’s Army moved from Chattanooga, Tennessee to Atlanta, Georgia. The diary ends on July 21, 1864. On July 22, 1864 Joseph Sudborough was killed in action while carrying the colors at the front of his Regiment. Place of burial is unknown. Luckily the diary made it back to the family and is still with the family today! |
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Member Gary Holmes |
