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John Nickerson

Birth	:	23 Dec 1825 Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Death	:	20 Nov 1863 Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Oak Grove Cemetery, Pawtucket, Providence County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8844910, -71.3709030
Plot	:	Section B7
Inscription	:	Jno Nickerson Co D 3rd RIHA
Description	:	son of Isaac & Susannah Nickerson NOTE: While the book excerpts below intimate that he died on the 30th of Nov., government records, as stated in the widow's pension file, give a death date of 20 Nov 1863. His wounding on 10 Nov 1863 at Beaufort, SC and subsequent death in the hospital at Beaufort are detailed in the book: "Shot And Shell" THE THIRD RHODE ISLAND HEAVY ARTILLERY REGIMENT In the Rebellion, 1861 -1865. CAMPS, FORTS, BATTERIES, GARRISONS, MARCHES, SKIRMISHES, SIEGES, BATTLES, AND VICTORIES ; ALSO, THE ROLL OF HONOR AND ROLL OF THE REGIMENT. ILLUSTRATED WITH PORTRAITS, MAPS, AND SCENES. by... Read More	son of Isaac & Susannah Nickerson NOTE: While the book excerpts below intimate that he died on the 30th of Nov., government records, as stated in the widow's pension file, give a death date of 20 Nov 1863. His wounding on 10 Nov 1863 at Beaufort, SC and subsequent death in the hospital at Beaufort are detailed in the book: "Shot And Shell" THE THIRD RHODE ISLAND HEAVY ARTILLERY REGIMENT In the Rebellion, 1861 -1865. CAMPS, FORTS, BATTERIES, GARRISONS, MARCHES, SKIRMISHES, SIEGES, BATTLES, AND VICTORIES ; ALSO, THE ROLL OF HONOR AND ROLL OF THE REGIMENT. ILLUSTRATED WITH PORTRAITS, MAPS, AND SCENES. by Rev. FREDERIC DENISON, A. M., Chaplain, And Corresponding Member of R. I. His. Society. PROVIDENCE : Published for the Third R. I. H. Art. Vet.. Association, By J. A. & R. A. REID, 1879 [NOVEMBER 1863] THIRD R. I. H. ARTILLERY. pg 203 Nov. 10. A solid shot from Simkins struck John Nickerson (Company D), in Fort Putnam, producing a compound, comminuted fracture of his right leg and extending the injury into the knee, so that his leg was immediately amputated above the knee. At the close of the skillfully performed opera- tion. Surgeon Burton, holding up the limb, said: "There it is John." The brave man answered : "I give it to tKe Union." [NOVEMBER 1863] THIRD R. I. H. ARTILLERY. pg 205 Nov. 30. Cold and windy night, top of the ground frozen, ice as thick as window glass in basins and buckets; no further fear of tropical fevers. John Nickerson (Company D), who lost his leg on the 10th, died in the General Hospital at Beaufort. [JUNE 1864] THIRD R.I.H. ARTILLERY. pg 251 HONORS ON MORRIS ISLAND. June, 1864. June 26. The "Medals of Honor" awarded by Major-General Gill- more for "Gallant and Meritorious Conduct " in the reduction of Morris Island and demolition of Sumter, were bestowed upon our men with ap- propriate ceremonies and addresses. The General Order No. 94, issued by General Gillmore in October, 1863, specifies that these " Medals of Honor " should be awarded to three per cent, of the aggregate strength of the regiments, companies, and detachments in the actions in the bat- teries and trenches. Accordingly ten of the gallant men of our regiment received these decorations for valor and ability ; two in each of the five companies engaged in the memorable battles. The men were : S. F. M. Bushee (Company B) ; (Company B) ; Sergt. John F. Newcomb, wounded (Company D) ; John Nickerson, who had died of wounds (Company D)** ; James McGuire (Company H) ; Michael Ryan (Company H) ; Daniel Currie (Company I) ; Michael Gormley, who lost his arm (Company G) ; Sergt. George F. Hazen (Company M) ; Thomas Cryan (Company M) . The presentations were made before the battalion at dress-parade, accompanied by suitable remarks from the officers and the Chaplain. Where all our men behaved so gallantly under the heavy missiles, it was no easy task to select the proper persons to bear those honorable distinctions and rewards. In Companies B and H the selection was made by lot. In some cases the men insisted that the honors should be bestowed upon the wounded. The medals were of choice prize metal, olive-colored, larger than a [JUNE 1864] THIRD R.I.H. ARTILLERY. pg 252 half dollar piece, very finely wrought, with ornaments and mottoes in re- lief; the face reading: "For Gallant and Meritorious Conduct. Pre- sented by Maj.-Gen. Q. A. Gillmore ; " the obverse reading: "Fort Sumter, Aug. 23, 1863," with a relief view of the demolished fort. They were surmounted by swivel cap-pieces, bearing the inscribed names of the recipients, and furnished with clasps that held grounds of heavy red silk ribbon and attached the whole decoration to the left breast of the "wearer. The medals were accompanied by elegantly struck certificates, bearing the soldier's name, the award, fac-similes of the faces of the medal, and the bold signature of Major-General Gillmore. NOTE: Thank you to findagrave contributor FrancisMattesonLine for the above information and assistance in determining which of the two John Nickerson's in Co D is buried here. NOTE: There is also a marker in the Beaufort National Cemetery in South Carolina that is said to be for this same John Nickerson. It is marked: 1567 JNO NICKERSON RI

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Where is John Nickerson's memorial?
John Nickerson's memorial is located at: Oak Grove Cemetery, Pawtucket, Providence County, USA.
When did John Nickerson death?
John Nickerson death on 20 Nov 1863 in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Nickerson's memorial?
Latitude: 41.8844910
Longitude: -71.3709030

Family Members:

Parent

Capt Isaac Nickerson

(1798 - 1889)

Susannah Hallet Nickerson

(1802 - 1865)

Siblings

Mercy Hallet Nickerson Ellis

(1823 - 1886)

Sgt Isaac Nickerson Jr.

(1830 - 1870)

Henry Nickerson

(1838 - 1870)

Maranda Nickerson

(1840 - 1860)

Children

Alice Augusta Nickerson Hatch

(1859 - 1938)

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Coordinate: 41.8844910, -71.3709030

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Coordinate: 41.9070778, -71.3930817

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Coordinate: 41.8579674, -71.3837128

15. Aldrich Lot
Pawtucket, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8579410, -71.3836920

16. Old Indian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9135132, -71.3865662

17. Cumberland Cemetery
Cumberland, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9133072, -71.3879623

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Coordinate: 41.9070816, -71.4021378

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Coordinate: 41.8526400, -71.3873000

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22. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Cumberland, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9195137, -71.3847351

23. William Blackstone Memorial Park
Cumberland, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9148216, -71.3995132

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