Lewis Hollister
Lewis Hollister was born in Washington, CT on September 6, 1840 to Mr. Sherman Preston Hollister and Mrs. Martha “Patty” Nettleton. Lewis grew up on a farm upon which he worked, but he also had a great love of music and was a talented musician. His older brother, Dwight Hollister, and his second cousin, Fitz Greene Hollister, both enlisted and served in Company I, 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers.
Lewis enlisted on August 30, 1862 as a Musician in Company D, 28th Infantry Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, as a 9 months volunteer, and was chosen band leader of his regiment. He was 21 upon enlistment.
He died on July 13, 1863 after his finger was shot off during the seig of Port Hudson, LA. He became ill and died days later.
Lewis enlisted on August 30, 1862 as a Musician in Company D, 28th Infantry Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, as a 9 months volunteer, and was chosen band leader of his regiment. He was 21 upon enlistment.
He died on July 13, 1863 after his finger was shot off during the seig of Port Hudson, LA. He became ill and died days later.
“A great lover of music, a gift or endowment from his mother. He was master of any instrument from a Jew’s harp to a Harp of many strings. Pure and strong in mind and thought, a leader in his social set, loved and honored”.
- Samuel Jay Nettleton
"Here we are taking our third experience, which is camp life...We have chosen our tent mates as follows John W. Logan, Lewis Hollister R T Ford, Joseph Wellman, James Black, Buckley Whitehead, Noxon E. Kenney, Elmer C. Kinney, Joseph W Crane Henry Armstrong. Great performance, Jo Crane for clown
the spectators are numerous…"
Evening by candlelight
Camp Tarry Sept, 17th 1862 Lewis Hollister
- Samuel Jay Nettleton
"Here we are taking our third experience, which is camp life...We have chosen our tent mates as follows John W. Logan, Lewis Hollister R T Ford, Joseph Wellman, James Black, Buckley Whitehead, Noxon E. Kenney, Elmer C. Kinney, Joseph W Crane Henry Armstrong. Great performance, Jo Crane for clown
the spectators are numerous…"
Evening by candlelight
Camp Tarry Sept, 17th 1862 Lewis Hollister