Captain Edson T. Dresser - Stockbridge, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 17.099 W 073° 19.126
18T E 638614 N 4682786
The grave of Captain Edson T. Dresser who fell at the charge before Petersburg during the Civil War, is located in Stockbridge Cemetery in Stockbridge, MA.
Waymark Code: WM166E1
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 05/18/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Weathervane
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A marble headstone marks the grave of Captain Edson T. Dresser. The headstone is inscribed:

CAPT.
EDSON T. DRESSER
Son of
Henry & Margaret F.
DRESSER
Born Jan. 24, 1840
fell at the charge
before Petersburg
July 30, 1864

Captain Edson T. Dresser was a member of the Massachusetts 57th Infantry Regiment. He was killed at the assault on the crater July 30, 1864. Link

Type of Death Listed: War related (Killed in Action)

Cause of death inscription on headstone: ell at the charge before Petersburg

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