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		General Meredith was born in North Carolina in 1810 and traveled by foot to Indiana, arriving at Cambridge City on May 5th, 1829.
		Meredith, active in political life, was host on many occasions to men of note and distinction.
		Meredith was the daughter of Samuel Hannah of Centerville, who was Secretary of State, and was a most gracious hostess and the handsome double parlors of splendid colonial type were the scene of many social events.
	www.cambridgecityindiana.org /index_files/history.htm (415 words)

	Civil War Indiana Biographies - Solomon Meredith
		Solomon Meredith was born May 29, 1810, in Guilford, North Carolina and moved to Wayne County, Indiana at the age of nineteen, where he worked as a farm laborer to pay for his education.
		Meredith had long lobbied for the position having written Governor Morton April 17, 1861, asking to be appointed to the rank.
		Solomon Meredith served as Surveyor General of the Montana Territory from 1867 to 1869 when he returned to his farm, “Oakland,” near Cambridge City.
	civilwarindiana.com /biographies/meredith_solomon.html (384 words)

	Civil War Indiana Biographies - Solomon Meredith
		Meredith served four terms in the state legislature and was appointed U. Marshal in 1849.
		Meredith participated at the Second Manassas against Stonewall Jackson where the 19th Indiana suffered 259 casualties, and he was severely wounded.
		Meredith would be charged with assault and battery in November 1865 after beating Julian unconscious with a rawhide whip, but his political influence resulted in the charges being dropped.
	www.civilwarindiana.com /biographies/meredith_solomon.html (384 words)

	Col Solomon Meredith
		Meredith served four terms in the Indiana state legislature and was appointed U. Marshal in 1849.
		He led the Regiment at South Mountain, but "owing to the fall which Colonel Meredith received in the battle of the 28th of August, and the subsequent fatigue and exposure of the marches up to the 16th instant, he was unable to take command " at Antietam.
		In October 1862, Meredith was promoted to Brigadier General, and in November he took command of the ìIron Brigadeî.
	aotw.org /officers.php?officer_id=177 (243 words)

	Solomon Meredith 1810-1875 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Meredith was severely wounded and the 19th Indiana, suffering 210 casualties, gained fame as a regiment in (what would become) the renowned Iron Brigade.
		While Meredith recovered he was promoted to brigadier general, and when he returned to duty he was given command of the brigade.
		The 53-year-old, six-foot-six, Meredith was given garrison assignments at Cairo, Illinois, and Paducah, Kentucky, where he served until the end of the War.
	www.indianainthecivilwar.com /hoosier/meredith.htm (294 words)

	Mapping Montana: The Federal Land Surveys of 1867-1868 Montana: The Magazine of Western History - Find Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		During the late war Meredith had distinguished himself as the commander of the "Iron Brigade," a unit of Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan volunteers that suffered a greater number of casualties proportionally than any other Union brigade.
		Meredith himself had been wounded on two occasions, the last seriously at Gettysburg.
		Given his politics, his demonstrated leadership ability, and his military familiarity with mapping, the general seemed an appropriate person to preside over the surveying of the territory's public domain and to select a suitable point from which to orient it.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3951/is_200507/ai_n14686199 (803 words)

	Behind the Stonewall - 360 Degree Panoramic Images From Civil War Battlefields (Gettysburg)
		Keep in mind, roughly 1,200 men were in each of those Union brigades, and one quarter of them would be sent to the read to hold the horses of the others, leaving about 900 men to man the lines in each brigade.
		Meredith's Division relieved Buford about 10:30, and fought for over an hour before retiring to it's new line in front of the trees along Seminary Ridge.
		Re-forming south of the Chambersburg Pike, the 14th Brooklyn (84th New York Infantry - a Zouave Unit), and the 95th New York of Cutler's Brigade, and the 6th Wisconsin of Meredith's Iron Brigade swung north of the Chambersburg Pike and advanced on the railroad cut.
	www.jatruck.com /stonewall/big_pans/buford.htm (712 words)

	Solomon Meredith
		Solomon Meredith was born in Guilford County, North Carolina, and when he was nineteen he came to Wayne County, Indiana, reportedly walking the entire distance.
		In October 1862, Colonel Meredith was promoted to brigadier general and commanded the Iron Brigade until he was seriously wounded on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg.
		General Meredith never fully recovered from his wounds and did not command in the field again.
	www.mrl.lib.in.us /history/biography/meredithsol.htm (382 words)

	Civil War: Cousin Against Cousin Article by Phil Harris
		A politician named Solomon Meredith from Wayne County Indiana was given authority to raise a regiment of solders in June of that year.
		Solomon had campaigned for Abraham Lincoln in 1860 and visited with the president on more than one occasion.
		Solomon Meredith had been promoted to general and was commanding the Iron Brigade.
	www.bransoncook.systemaxonline.com /cousin_against_cousin.htm (4860 words)

	TheHistoryNet \| America's Civil War \| Battle of Brawner's Farm: Black Hat Brigade's Baptism of Fire
		On the Union left, Colonel Solomon Meredith, the 6-foot-7-inch commander of the 19th Indiana, galloped up and down his line, extolling his men.
		Known as "Long Sol" to his troops, Meredith was nearing the farmhouse when he noticed a large body of Rebel infantry bearing down on his left flank.
		Meredith was severely injured when his horse was shot and fell on top of him during this action.
	www.historynet.com /magazines/american_civil_war/3026321.html?page=4&c=y (1003 words)

	Solomon Meredith
		MEREDITH, Solomon, soldier, born in Guilford county, North Carolina, 29 May, 1810 ; died in Cambridge City, Indiana, 21 October, 1875.
		General Meredith was six feet six inches in height, of commanding presence, and a ready speaker.
		He was active in securing the passage of the present Indiana school laws, and as financial agent of the Indiana central railroad did much for the success of that enterprise.
	www.virtualology.com /solomonmeredith (532 words)

	Gettysburg: The Morning of July 1
		The fighting on the morning of July 1 between the two brigades of the I Corps and those of Heth's division can be described as two separate battles, even though they were fought concurrently.
		On the Union left in McPherson's Grove was Meredith's Iron Brigade, rushing forward while loading their muskets on the run to stop the advance of Archer's embattled troops.
		Meredith had a slight numerical advantage of about 800 men, but more important was the advantage of not having been in battle for two hours.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/american_civil_war_retired/56003/3 (582 words)

	The Battle of Gettysburg & The American Civil War - Reynolds Marker
		Moving east to confront John Buford's Cavalry was Confederate Major General Henry Heth's Division, with Brigadier General James J. Archer's Brigade to the south of the Chambersburg Pike and Brigadier General Joseph R. Davis' north of the pike.
		Coming from the southeast, the Brigadier General Solomon Meredith's Iron and Brigadier General Lysander Cutler's Brigade surged towards the growing conflict.
		Personally directing his men after arriving on the field, General Reynolds shouted to the advancing men in blue, "Forward men, forward for God's sake, and drive those fellows out of the woods." With these words, the Second Wisconsin and then the other regiments of the Iron Brigade slammed into Archer's oncoming troops.
	www.brotherswar.com /Gettysburg-1k.htm (331 words)

	Virginia Claypool Meredith (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Often called the "Queen of American Agriculture," Virginia Claypool Meredith was the first woman to appear on the lecture platform to discuss crop and livestock production.
		Her public career began in 1882 upon the death of her husband, Henry Clay Meredith, the son of General Solomon Meredith.
		In 1921, Virginia Meredith was appointed the first female member of the Purdue University board of trustees.
	www.mrl.lib.in.us /history/biography/meredithvc.htm (359 words)

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	memory.loc.gov /mss/mal/mal1/067/0677000/malpage.data (61 words)

	Gettysburg Day 1
		Shortly after 10:00 a.m., General Reynolds is killed while deploying the brigades of Solomon Meredith and Lysander Cutler.
		The presence of Meredith's "Iron Brigade" in McPherson's Woods surprises the attacking Rebel infantrymen who are expecting only dismounted cavalry.
		I, however, gave the order to load during the movement, which was executed by the men while on the double-quick, so that no time was lost by this omission....I moved the line forward to the crest of the ridge, delivered a volley, and gave the order to charge.
	members.cox.net /rb2307/content/gettysburg_day_1.htm (1798 words)

	Civil War Battle History of Fort Hood, Virginia
		After Meade found Confederate troops occupying a pine forest south of him, Union guns on both sides of the river shelled the woods and Solomon Meredith's Iron Brigade advanced to seize it.
		Meredith swiftly approached in three lines: the 24th Michigan and 7th Wisconsin comprised the front line, the 19th Indiana and 2nd Wisconsin the second, and the 6th Wisconsin the third.
		Minimal resistance was met by Confederate pickets, perhaps belonging to the 9th Georgia.
	www.civilwar.org /historyclassroom/hc_forthoodhist.htm (593 words)

	Lysander Cutler Information
		During the fighting against Stonewall Jackson at Brawner's Farm, Cutler was severely wounded in the right thigh, causing him to miss the Maryland Campaign and the Battle of Antietam.
		When Gen. Gibbon was promoted to division command, he recommended that the recuperating Cutler be given command of the Iron Brigade, but Col. Solomon Meredith of the 19th Indiana had better political connections and received the appointment, dismaying Cutler.
		Abner Doubleday placed Cutler in temporary command of the Iron Brigade for a few hours, dissatisfied with what he considered tardy execution of orders by Meredith.
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/Lysander_Cutler (954 words)

	Associate Fellowship Program: 2006 - 2007 NLM Associate Fellows
		Solomon received her MLS from Emporia State University in May 2006.
		Solomon also has circulation experience in public and academic library settings.
		Solomon developed management and training skills as a team leader for Hollywood Entertainment’s Oregon distribution center.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /about/training/associate/bio2007.html (789 words)

	Civil War Gazette
		Also on the table sits his kepi with the clearest infantry horn and "A" devices that you may ever see.
		Cols., Solomon Meredith, Samuel J. Williams John M. Lindley, Lieut.-Cols., Robert A. Cameron,
		Meredith was made a brigadier-general on Oct. 6, and
	www.civilwargazette.faithsite.com /content.asp?CID=69064 (595 words)

	Crumrine - California Borough
		Solomon Sibbitt and Lewis W. Morgan, as partners, were contemporary merchants with Mr.
		In 1876, Weddell & Patton began the publication of an independent local newspaper called the Valley Leader, which, however, continued for a period of only about six months.
		The early records of the lodge have been destroyed by fire, but among those mentioned as charter members were Harrison Hornbake, Joseph Moody, J. Vanhorn, James T. Imley, Jacob Baker, J. Lewellen, and Solomon Sibbitt.
	www.chartiers.com /crumrine/twp-b-california.html (5609 words)

	Brig. Gen. Solomon Meredith's Official Report (OR) For The Battle Of Chancellorsville
		Solomon Meredith's Official Report (OR) For The Battle Of Chancellorsville
		Meredith, aide-de-camp, and C. Yemans, acting aide-de-camp--for their promptness in the discharge of their duties on the battle-field and on the march.
		Accompanying this, please find tabular statement of the casualties of the command.
	www.civilwarhome.com /meredithchancellorsville.htm (1096 words)

	Robert Cameron 1828-1894 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The 9th saw action in George McClellan's (West) Virginia campaign in the summer of 1861 before their term expired in August.
		Cameron re-entered the service in late July as the lieutenant colonel of Solomon Meredith's 19th Indiana Infantry and was promoted to the command of the 34th Indiana in February 1862.
		His regiment saw action at the battle of New Madrid and Island Number 10, Missouri, and took part in the Vicksburg, Mississippi, campaign.
	www.indianainthecivilwar.com /hoosier/cameron.htm (326 words)

	Masons At The Battle Of Gettysburg
		Later that morning, Union Brigadier General Solomon Meredith, a Mason from Indiana, and Colonel Lucius Fairchild, a Mason from Wisconsin, met and held the Confederates on the bloodied fields and woods between Herr's Ridge and the Seminary for over 8-hours.
		Among those attacking Meredith's legendary Iron Brigade and Fairchild's hard-fighting 2nd Wisconsin Infantry regiment was Confederate Colonel James Connor, a Past Master of Landmark Lodge in Charleston, South Carolina.
		Colonel Henry Morrow of the 24th Michigan was with Meredith's Iron Brigade.
	themasonictrowel.com /masonic_talk/stb/stbs/92-03.htm (2085 words)

	Gettysburg National Military Park Things to Do Tips by mtncorg - VirtualTourist.com
		Solomon Meredith, the Iron Brigade deployed in the Herbst's Woods against the men of Brig.
		Eventually, Confederate reinforcements would turn the tide in the latter afternoon and the brigade would suffer grievous losses - 80% in the 24th Michigan (397 out of 496 soldiers), 77% in the 2nd Wisconsin and 61% for the brigade overall.
		Meredith was severely wounded on the first day and never served in the field again.
	members.virtualtourist.com /m/41c8a/d13e7/4 (2924 words)

	Buddy Merrick & Praise - Buddy Merrick
		Colonel Merrick received the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the National Defense Medal with Bronze Star, a Presidential Unit Citation and 17 other awards and decorations.
		Solomon Meredith, commander of the famous Iron Brigade at Gettysburg, and Brig.
		Meredith Samuel, the Surgeon General of World War I, so Buddy's interest in American History runs deep.
	www.crystal-reflections.com /sites/praise/praise_05.htm (327 words)

	The Story of the Battle of Gettysburg in Detail
		By this time, the advance of General Archer's brigade had reached the woods and field south of McPherson's farm and turned their attention to the blue-clad infantry forming in their front.
		This was the famous "Iron Brigade", which had won its reputation on the battlefields of Second Manassas, Antietam, and Fredericksburg, and was commanded by Brigadier General Solomon Meredith.
		Meredith had just ordered the first regiment of the brigade, the 2nd Wisconsin Infantry, to deploy into battle line when the first volley from Archer's men struck them from the edge of the woods.
	www.nps.gov /gett/getttour/day1-det.htm (4219 words)

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		Suggestions for responsible stewardship of your property, based on many years of close observation of the uses and abuses of land.
		Solomon Meredith and the Initial Point of Montana
		A brief review of the times just preceding the establishment of the initial point of Montana, with a look at the principal characters involved with the actual location of the point.
	www.landsurveyor.info (240 words)

	19TH INDIANA INFANTRY
		Colonels: Solomon Meredith, Samuel J. Williams, John M. Lindley
		On October 6th Col. Meredith was promoted to Brigadier- General.
		Col Orr of the 19th becoming colonel and served thus until the 20th was mustered out at Louisville, Ky, July12,1865.
	www.19thindiana.org /regt.history.htm (529 words)

	United States Army Ordnance Corps Association - Stiver's Prints
		During the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War, fighting first broke out on the morning of 1 July 1863 northwest of the town.
		By mid-afternoon, Union troops from the Army of the Potomac's I Corps, to include BG Solomon Meredith's famous Iron Brigade, with its distinctive fl hats, was conducting a fighting retreat from McPherson's Ridge to Seminary Ridge, being driven back by MG Henry Heth's Confederate division from GEN Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.
		The Union troops had almost expended their 60 rounds of ammunition when a column of ten wagons from the First Division, I Corps, summoned by the division commander, suddenly galloped over Seminary Ridge and turned north, moving up the small valley behind the Union line on east McPherson's Ridge.
	www.usaoca.org /stivers.html (386 words)

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