We have recently found two more great-grandsons of Deacon Joseph Mather who served in Union Regiments.
Assistant Surgeon Nathan Selleck Roberts was the son of Nathan Roberts and Sally Richards and the grandson of Sarah Mather and Noyes Richards. Nathan enlisted August 21, 1861 in Co. D of the 7th Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry.
From the National Cyclopedia, we learn that “…in the summer of 1863 he was examined by a Board of Army Surgeons, commisioned assistant surgeon, and in that capacity participated in the military operations in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, notably the capture of Hilton Head…and the capture of Fort Pulaski. He was the first medical officer to enter the city of Charleston …was made post surgeon…and organized a large general hospital…
…At the close of the war he completed his lecture course and was graduated from the N.Y. College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1867. He soon thereafter commenced practice as a specialist in diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.” Dr. Roberts died in 1926 and is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, NJ.
Private George Dingee was the son of John Dingee and Charlotte Richards and also the grandson of Sarah Mather and Noyes Richards. George served with Co C of the 28th Regt Conn. Vols. The 28th Regt. was at Port Hudson, Louisiana until August 7th, 1863 and they mustered out on August 28th, 1863. George died 27 days later at the age of 22 years 6 months and 17 days. He is buried beside his parents in the Rowayton Union Cemetery.
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