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Burdick A. Stewart

Birth	:	1837 Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
Death	:	20 Feb 1864 Brandy Station, Culpeper County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Hillside Cemetery, North Adams, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7000008, -73.1235962
Plot	:	Section 2A Lot 132 of the "Old Yard" section, N of Rt. 2
Inscription	:	Burdick A. 1837-1864 Musician 10th Regt Band
Description	:	Born circa 1836-37 probably in North Adams, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, he was a Civil War soldier and a talented musician who played the B-flat cornet in several prominent and distinguished bands (c. 1850's-1864), including his own Stewart's Cornet Band. According to the Berkshire Genealogist article, "Berkshire Brass Bands from The Berkshire Hills, March 1, 1901" [Summer 2010, Vol. 31, No. 3, page 77]: "Stewart's Cornet Band "This seventh of the North Adams Bands was the successor to Hodge's Regimental Band and largely made up of its membership. It was organized in 1863 with Burdick A. Stewart as leader, and in June... Read More	Born circa 1836-37 probably in North Adams, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, he was a Civil War soldier and a talented musician who played the B-flat cornet in several prominent and distinguished bands (c. 1850's-1864), including his own Stewart's Cornet Band. According to the Berkshire Genealogist article, "Berkshire Brass Bands from The Berkshire Hills, March 1, 1901" [Summer 2010, Vol. 31, No. 3, page 77]: "Stewart's Cornet Band "This seventh of the North Adams Bands was the successor to Hodge's Regimental Band and largely made up of its membership. It was organized in 1863 with Burdick A. Stewart as leader, and in June of that year commenced its free Saturday afternoon concerts from the balcony of the old Arcade Building, on which the west end of the Wilson House now stands. It was also in evidence at the Fourth of July celebration in 1863, at the North Adams war supper the same month, and with Doring's Band of Troy in August of that year played at the Williams College commencement, each taking one day and giving evening band concerts. "Stewart's Brigade Band "This eighth North Adams Band composed of Stewart's Cornet Band and members of Hodge's Band who had seen service, enlisted in the quota of Adams and were sworn into service Jan. 7, 1864, leaving for Boston the following February. Its leader was Burdick A. Stewart...It arrived at Brandy Station, Va., Sunday February 14 and was assigned to General Eustis' 2nd brigade, 3rd division, 6th army corps, which was under the command of the brave Gen. Sedgwick and in which were the 10th and 37th Massachusetts Regiments. Five days after arriving at the front, leader Stewart died of heart disease without a moment's warning, and his body was embalmed and brought home for burial. He was a skillful engraver at the Arnold Print works, and was a talented musician in a family noted for rare musical ability with both voice and instrument." More details of his untimely end are provided in "Ours.": Annals of 10th Regiment, Massachusetts Regiment, in the Rebellion, Captain Joseph Keith Newell, ed. (C. A. Nichols & Co., Springfield, Mass., 1875): "Burdick A. Stewart enlisted June 21, 1861; age, twenty-four; mustered out August 11, 1862. In January, 1864, he re-organized the old Tenth Regiment band, enlisting most of the old members, and making up his number with new men. February 4, 1864, he started with his band for the front, to report to General Eustis' brigade, at this time in camp at Brandy Station, Virginia. Talking a sudden cold while in Boston, previous to his departure, he arrived sick in camp, and was immediately taken to the hospital in an ambulance. On arriving at the hospital, he walked into the building apparently quite ill, but to appearance, not seriously so. He told his brother, who had accompanied him, that he had better go back to camp, and help the band to build their sheds for their winter-quarters. Leaving him in care of the hospital officer, he started for camp, but before reaching it, he was overtaken by a horseman, who informed him of Burdick's death. He had expired suddenly, and without a struggle, gently dropping into that sleep which knows no waking this side the grave. On the Sabbath following, his funeral was conducted by Chaplain Perkins of the Tenth Massachusetts Regiment, Neill's brigade band, and General Eustis' division of the Potomac army. Stewart was possessed of rare musical talent, and his fellow-musicians deeply felt his loss. Monday forenoon, the body was embalmed, and, in care of a special express messenger, and a brother of the deceased, brought to his home in Adams. Resolutions of sympathy were sent from his fellow-musicians to his bereaved wife and two [sic] little children at home." He married Adelia Ackert 7 February 1857 in Adams, Mass. and they had three sons: Edward C., Charles H., and Burdick A. Stewart, Jr. He was buried with military honors 26 February 1864.

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Burdick A. Stewart's memorial is located at: Hillside Cemetery, North Adams, Berkshire County, USA.
When did Burdick A. Stewart death?
Burdick A. Stewart death on 20 Feb 1864 in Brandy Station, Culpeper County, Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 42.7000008
Longitude: -73.1235962

Family Members:

Parent

Johnson D. Stewart

(unknow - 1870)

Minerva Allen Stewart

(unknow - 1856)

Spouse

Adelia A. “Delia” Ackert Stewart

(1835 - 1900)

Siblings

Edward W. Stewart

(1833 - 1906)

Children

Edward C. Stewart

(1857 - 1907)

Charles Henry Stewart

(1859 - 1933)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hillside Cemetery
North Adams, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7000008, -73.1235962

2. Advent Cemetery
North Adams, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7094002, -73.1207962

3. Gates Ave Cemetery
Clarksburg, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7169910, -73.1129940

4. Hall Cemetery
North Adams, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7072600, -73.0826000

5. Wilbur Cemetery
North Adams, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6716500, -73.1418200

6. Southview Cemetery
North Adams, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6721992, -73.1018982

7. Beth Israel Cemetery of Clarksburg
Clarksburg, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7111930, -73.0820470

8. Saint Josephs Cemetery
North Adams, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6744003, -73.0958023

9. Blackinton Cemetery
North Adams, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7049720, -73.1712410

10. Hewittville Cemetery
North Adams, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6971000, -73.0751300

11. Estes Burial Ground
North Adams, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7066060, -73.0748320

12. Clark Cemetery
Clarksburg, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7288100, -73.0902100

13. Old East Hoosuck First Congregational Burial Groun
North Adams, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6643870, -73.1052590

14. Clarksburg Cemetery
Clarksburg, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7350006, -73.0689011

15. Eastlawn Cemetery
Williamstown, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7080994, -73.1958008

16. Bradley Cemetery
Florida, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6801280, -73.0530820

17. Millard Cemetery
Stamford, Bennington County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7472000, -73.0744019

18. Williams College Cemetery
Williamstown, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7158600, -73.2016600

19. Hoosac Tunnel Central Shaft
Florida, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6759380, -73.0463580

20. Abbott Cemetery
Florida, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6936240, -73.0380130

21. School Cemetery
Florida, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6928140, -73.0351250

22. Clark Burial Site
Williamstown, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7093430, -73.2131940

23. Houghton Cemetery
Stamford, Bennington County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7528000, -73.0674973

24. Kemp Cemetery
Florida, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6897230, -73.0327050