Bio: John H. Dow : Pittsfield, Merrimack County, New Hampshire

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Submitted by: Rick Giirtman rickman@worldpath.net
Date: March 12, 2001
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From the Book
'History of Pittsfield, N. H. in the Rebellion'
by H. L. Robinson, published 1893


JOHN H. DOW.
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son of Benjamin W. and Mary A. (Evans) Dow, was bom in Gilmanton, May 3,
1844. I have been unable to learn when he came to Pittsfield. He was
mustered into Company F, Twelfth New Hampshire volunteers, September 5,
1862. At Falmouth, he was sick with small pox. He took part in all of the
engagements in which his regiment was engaged up to the investment of
Petersburg. He was detailed as a sharpshooter, and a very good one he made.
In speaking of him, his captain says that he was restive under military
discipline, but was a good soldier, especially when he could rely on
himself, as a sharpshooter must. He is now, I understand, a resident of
Lakeport.