John S. Hyde - Southampton, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 14.111 W 072° 43.608
18T E 687571 N 4678390
The grave of John S. Hyde, who was killed at the Battle Of The Wilderness during the Civil War, is located in the historic Center Cemetery in Southampton, MA.
Waymark Code: WM131TT
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ScroogieII
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The grave of John H. Hyde is marked by a brownstone obelisk with the family name HYDE inscribed on the base. The side of the obelisk is inscribed:

JOHN S. HYDE
KILLED AT THE
BATTLE OF THE WILDERNESS
May 6, 1864
AGED 20 Y'RS, 9 MO'S.

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

Cause of death inscription on headstone: Killed at the Battle Of The Wilderness

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