Person/Organization: Kimball, William K.
Item 100615
William King Kimball, Rumford Point, 1861
Contributed by: Maine State Archives Date: 1861 Location: Rumford Media: Carte de visite
Item 70813
Report on seized ordnance, New Orleans, 1862
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1862-05-13 Location: New Orleans Media: Ink on paper
Exhibit
Rumford's Notable Citizens in the Civil War
A number of Rumford area residents played important roles during the Civil War -- and in the community afterwards. Among these are William King Kimball, who commanded the 12th Maine for much of the war.
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George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator
George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.
