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Col Nathaniel Williams Brown

Birth	:	22 Feb 1811 Dighton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Death	:	30 Oct 1862 Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Beaverdam Cemetery, Harbeson, Sussex County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.7243750, -75.2857120
Plot	:	Section 14, Lot 566
Inscription	:	Nathaniel W. Brown, eldest son of Isaac & Lydia Brown born in Dighton, Mass., Feb. 22, 1811, died at Hilton Head, S.C., Oct. 30, 1862 in the service of the United States ... of the ... ... Ar
Description	:	Civil War Union Army Officer. He served during the Civil War as Colonel and commander of the 3rd Rhode Island Volunteer Heavy Artillery. COL. NATHANIEL W. BROWN. He was the son of Isaac Brown, and was born in Dighton, Massachusetts, Feb 22, 1811. Of excellent native powers, well developed by education and strengthened by industry, he became a man of influence and mark even in his early years of business. Engaging in manufacturing, he became a member of the widely-known firm of Jacob Dunnell & Co. When the Rebellion broke upon the land he... Read More	Civil War Union Army Officer. He served during the Civil War as Colonel and commander of the 3rd Rhode Island Volunteer Heavy Artillery. COL. NATHANIEL W. BROWN. He was the son of Isaac Brown, and was born in Dighton, Massachusetts, Feb 22, 1811. Of excellent native powers, well developed by education and strengthened by industry, he became a man of influence and mark even in his early years of business. Engaging in manufacturing, he became a member of the widely-known firm of Jacob Dunnell & Co. When the Rebellion broke upon the land he was among the first to offer himself for the defense of his country, and was appointed Captain in the First Rhode Island Detached Militia, and manifested his courage and coolness in the battle of Bull Run. Of his ability and valuable services in command of the Third Regiment from the date of his commission, Sep 17, 1861, to the day of his death, it would be difficult to speak in sufficiently appreciative terms. He was seized with the virulent fever on the 25th of October, and, despite the best medical skill and care, died on the 30th, at the age of fifty- one years, yet fresh in his strength and honors. During the period of his service and command with us, he manifested all the high and soldierly qualities of a patriot and officer. He was a wise and thorough disciplinarian, prompt and unwavering in action, and ever watchful and considerate of the interests of his regiment. His strict temperance made him conspicuous and esteemed; and what he practiced himself he urged upon all. He cherished an exalted sense of true religion and sincere religious observances, and was deeply interested in the maintenance of worship near head-quarters at the post, and was a regular attendant until stricken down by disease. A few weeks before his death he was assigned to duty by General Mitchell as Chief of Artillery in the Department, a position for which he was well qualified. On account of the nature of his malady, his body was buried on the day of his death, but with appropriate funeral services. The ambulance draped and festooned by the national flag, was drawn by six gray horses. Services were conducted by Rev. H. L. Wayland, of the Seventh Connecticut, and Rev. Mr. Hudson, of the New York Volunteer Engineers. The Colonel's horse was led in full trappings by his servant in the procession. The body was laid in Pine Grove Cemetery outside the entrenchments at the south. Here they remained till the following winter, when they were carried to Providence, R I, where, on the 30th of January, 1863, with becoming military and religious ceremonies, they were laid in the North Burying-ground. Source: Shot & Shell

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Col Nathaniel Williams Brown's memorial is located at: Beaverdam Cemetery, Harbeson, Sussex County, USA.
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Col Nathaniel Williams Brown death on 30 Oct 1862 in Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 38.7243750
Longitude: -75.2857120

Family Members:

Parent

Isaac Brown Jr.

(1787 - 1872)

Lydia Williams Brown

(1784 - 1848)

Siblings

Adeline Brown

(1820 - 1904)

Children

Langdon Brown

(1850 - 1870)

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