Swearing-In Native American Civil War Recruits | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Swearing-In Native American Civil War Recruits

Swearing-In Native American Civil War Recruits | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Thomas Bigford (in cap, on left) and another official swearing-in two Native American Civil War recruits. Thomas Bigford (1815-1890) of Taycheedah, Wisconsin, was a farmer who served as a local recruiting officer during the war. According to Bigford, the recruit on right may be Adam Scherf of Stockbridge, who was said to have served in the same regiment with Thomas Bigford's son Royal. Royal Bigford was a private in the 1st Battery, Light Artillery, but Scherf is not listed.
DESCRIPTION
Thomas Bigford (in cap, on left) and another official swearing-in two Native American Civil War recruits. Thomas Bigford (1815-1890) of Taycheedah, Wisconsin, was a farmer who served as a local recruiting officer during the war. According to Bigford, the recruit on right may be Adam Scherf of Stockbridge, who was said to have served in the same regiment with Thomas Bigford's son Royal. Royal Bigford was a private in the 1st Battery, Light Artillery, but Scherf is not listed.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:1909
Creation Date: 1861
Creator Name:Unknown
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Collection Name:Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 7119, Album 13.62
Original Dimensions:8 x 10 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
12/6/2010 There were two Adam Scherfs living in Stockbridge according to the 1860 census, a father and son. The father was born in Bavaria in 1813 (died 1884). He married a Catherine Denny (1839-1925), an Oneida woman, and had 8 children with her, including Adam Jr. who was born August 15, 1856 (died 1933). The first Adam was too old and not Native American. The second Adam was Native American but too young.
SUBJECTS
Civil War, 1861-1865
Recruiting and enlistment
Men
Indoor photography
Clothing and dress
Hats
Oaths
Rites and ceremonies
Portraits, Group

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