We are all familiar with the Mathers’ commitment to America’s fight for independence during the Revolutionary War. But, recently, the question was raised about Deacon Joseph Mather’s descendants’ participation in the Civil War.
Focused on Deacon Mather’s eldest son, Moses, we find that he was grandfather to seven men who served the Union cause. Moses and his wife, Sally Bishop, had twelve children. Among the children of eldest four, were those seven soldiers.
First Sergeant George Messenger Mather. The son of George Mather and Mary Whitney, George enlisted September 9, 1862 in Co. C 28th Regiment, Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. Nov. 6th was appointed Sergeant and discharged at New Haven, August 28, 1863 having assisted in the siege and reduction of Port Hudson.
First Lieutenant Joseph E. Morehouse. The son of Lydia Mather and Henry Morehouse, Joseph enlisted July 18, 1862 in the 17th Regiment Conn. Vol. Inf. He was promoted from Sergeant, Co. B to 2nd Lt., Oct. 26, 1863; promoted to 1st Lt., Co. F Mar. 5,1864; to Captain June 29, 1865 (not mustered.)
Private Alfred Morehouse. The son of Lydia Mather and Henry Morehouse, Alfred enlisted July 26, 1862 in Co. B, 17th Regiment Connecticut Vol. Infantry. Alfred mustered out July 1865 having participated in battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg.
First Lieutenant William Marcus Whitney. The son of Rosanna Mather and C.E. Whitney, William enlisted September 6, 1862. He was commissioned an officer in Company C, Connecticut 28th Infantry Regiment on 15 Nov 1862 and mustered out on 28 Aug 1863 at New Haven, CT.
Corporal George Albert Whitney. The son of Rosanna Mather and C.E. Whitney, George was a Corporal, Co. B, 17th Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. Enlisted from Darien, July 26, 1862, Mustered in as Private. Promoted to Corporal. Feb. 28, 1865. Mustered out July 19, 1865. Participated in Battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg.
First Lieutenant Horace Whitney. The son of Rosanna Mather and C.E. Whitney, Horace enlisted August 12, 1862 as a Corporal in 17th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, Co. H. He was promoted May 15, 1863 to Sergeant. Horace was captured July 2, 1863, Battle of Gettysburg, PA and paroled August 25, 1863. He was promoted August 28, 1864 to 1st Sergeant and promoted July 15, 1865 to 1st Lieutenant (not mustered) Horace was mustered out: July 19, 1865 Hilton Head, S.C. He also served with 3rd Connecticut Volunteers before 17th Connecticut.
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