https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/069b30150f9a783e5fcd11cd0d71fd03.jpg 66b3fa0abf26835ce774df611d5554fa Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 1 Height 6500 Width 4300 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee Description An account of the resource Scanned pages of the Town of Chicopee Soldier's Record. Each page has a handwritten account of a Chicopee soldiers' record of service in the Civil War, including many details about the battles they were involved in, where and when they were captured, and other personal experiences in the war. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James McGinley, Civil War Soldier Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1861-1865 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SR-391.0 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Chicopee (Mass.) Description An account of the resource James McGinley Born in England,_Son of William McGinley,_by occupation a Carpenter,_Unmarried,_at the age of 19 enlisted for three years in the 5th Regiment of Cavalry, N.Y. Vols._Company D._ Enlisted Sept. 20, 1861, and was sent to the regimental rendezvous on Staten Island._In November, 1861, he was appointed Corporal of the company; and in September, 1863, was promoted to Sergeant. In November, 1861, the regiment moved from camp to Annapolis, Md. In April, 1862, ordered to Harper’s Ferry, to join the force of Gen. Banks. Served in all the engagements in that department during that season. From June to October, 1862, Companies B. and D were detached from the regiment, and detailed to serve in the artillery. Fought thus in the battle of Antietam._Rejoined the regiment for cavalry service, at Long Bridge and remained there through the following winter on picket duty._ The regiment was not engaged in the Battle of Chancellorsville._ June 30, 1863, the regiment was comprised and attacked near Hanover, Pa., and suffered considerable loss, although coming off victorious. McGinley received flesh wounds in the left arm and near the left eye. In temporary hospital at Hanover, 16 days._Thence to Baltimore Md. To McKinn’s Mansion Hospital, and there remained till August 10, 1863._Then sent ot “Dismounted Camp” near Alexandria, Va. September 3, 1863, rejoined the regiment at Hartwood Church, Va. Thence the regiment moved to Culpepper, and became engaged with the rebels there,_also, afterwards, at Bealton, Brady Station, Orange Court House._On the retreat of Gen Meade’s forces to Warrenton, Va. The force was surprised by Stuart’s Cavalry, October 19, 1863. McGinley was made prisoner, with many others._Taken to Richmond. In Libby Prison two days._At Belle Island till February 1864._Thence to Andersonville, Ga._While at Andersonville, he was sick about ten days. September 5, 1864, was sent to Savannah, Ga._About a month afterward, was sent to Millen, Ga._There, by paying the captain of the guard thirty dollars, he bribed him to send him, with a large number of prisoners, to Savannah for exchange. Arrived there November 19th’ was paroled and sent to Annapolis, Md. Furloughed from Annapolis 30 days from Dec. 1st, and visited Chicopee._At expiration of furlough, returned to Annapolis. Sent to New York City, and there mustered out of service January 12, 1865._Returned to Chicopee._ Civil War Soldier