Cornelius Boudinot Gold
Cornelius Boudinot Gold was born on June 27, 1839 in Washington, CT to Catherine B. and Job Swift Gold. He initially tried to volunteer for service in the Union Army, but was not deemed fit for duty, due to his "weak" condition. To improve his health, he made a 5 month voyage from New York to China. His health improved enough for him to become a sailor before the mast.
When he returned, he was one of the first in the area to be drafted in 1863, and despite some objections from those who were still concerned for his health, he refused a subsitute and was mustered into Co. B of the 6th Regtimental CT Volunteers. He later joined the navy and was made assistant paymaster. He joined Farragut's fleet just after the taking of the Mobile, as he was ordered to the Gulf Squadron until the end of the war. He was discharged on March 1, 1866. Throughout the war, his health continued to improved.
He returned to Washington and married Margret Shedd Gold. He died on February 15, 1921.
When he returned, he was one of the first in the area to be drafted in 1863, and despite some objections from those who were still concerned for his health, he refused a subsitute and was mustered into Co. B of the 6th Regtimental CT Volunteers. He later joined the navy and was made assistant paymaster. He joined Farragut's fleet just after the taking of the Mobile, as he was ordered to the Gulf Squadron until the end of the war. He was discharged on March 1, 1866. Throughout the war, his health continued to improved.
He returned to Washington and married Margret Shedd Gold. He died on February 15, 1921.