Grand Fair by Prescott Jones Post No. 32
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC
AT
Jones Hall, Wilmot Flat, Dec. 11, 12 and 13, 1883
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC
AT
Jones Hall, Wilmot Flat, Dec. 11, 12 and 13, 1883
20 grand prizes were offered, as listed on the back of the ticket. This included a "Ladies Gold Watch", valued at $40. (a $1200 value in 2021 with adjusted inflation), and a "Parlor Stove" worth $12. ($360 in 2021 rates).
The Prescott Jones GAR Post was named for 2nd. Lieut. Prescott Jones of Company E, 16th New Hampshire Infantry. Born in Wilmot, NH, he had enlisted on 2 Sept 1862 and was appointed 2nd Lt. on 4 Nov. He died of typhoid fever on 11 Jan 1863, at Carrollton, Louisiana.
On 13 Jan 1876, Post No. 32 was instituted and named in his honor. Neighboring New London Civil War veterans were members of this post until forming their own in 1885.
Prescott Jones Post No. 32, Grand Army of the Republic, Department of New Hampshire, was incorporated on 24 Aug 1887.
On 13 Jan 1876, Post No. 32 was instituted and named in his honor. Neighboring New London Civil War veterans were members of this post until forming their own in 1885.
Prescott Jones Post No. 32, Grand Army of the Republic, Department of New Hampshire, was incorporated on 24 Aug 1887.
RSS Feed
