Waters Braman
Waters Whipple Braman (April 20, 1840 – December 8, 1893) was an American politician, soldier, and businessman.
Waters Braman | |
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 Waters Braman in 1880 | |
| Born | April 20, 1840 |
| Died | December 8, 1893 (aged 53) |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret J. Getty (married c. 1865–1893) |
| Children | 10 |
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Early life and career
Waters Braman was born on April 20, 1840 in Troy, New York.[1][2] His father was Horace Braman, and his mother was Caroline Braman.[1] His mother's maiden name was Whipple.[1] Braman went to common schools in Troy, and Troy High School.[2][1] Braman left school when he was 17 years old, and he started to practice in the lumber business.[1][2] In 1860, Braman made Belkman & Braman, who sold lumber.[1]
Military career
In 1861, the American Civil War started, and Braman sold out his business interest and joined the army.[1] In Autumn 1861, Braman helped choose volunteer soldiers.[1] On December 7, 1861, Braman was mustered into the army.[1] On January 15, 1862, Braman was commissioned as a First Lieutenant in Company C of the 93rd New York Infantry Regiment.[3][1] Braman fought in almost all battles fought by the Army of the Potomac.[2][1] Braman was shot many times, but he never stopped being a soldier because of it, or go to a hospital.[2][1] During the Battle of the Wilderness, Braman was shot around five times.[1] Three of the shots hit his clothes, but only two shots hit his skin, and one shot bent his sword. He was also shot with a shell on his ankle.[4] On March 23, 1864, Braman was promoted to Captain of company H in the 93rd New York Regiment.[2][1] Braman was mustered out of the military on February 14, 1865 because his term expired.[2][1] On October 17, 1866, Braman was brevetted Major for being brave.[2][1]
Later career
After the civil war ended, Braman started to sell lumber again.[1] Braman was a member of the New York State Senate in 1874 and 1875.[2][1][3] Braman was also a member of the Senate in 1880 and 1881.[2][5][3] Braman was a Republican.[2][1]
Personal life and death
When Braman was 5 years old, his mother died.[1] After she died, her brother took care of Waters until Waters was married.[1] On October 26, 1865,[6] Braman married Margaret J. Getty in West Troy,[1] and they had ten children.[3] Braman died on December 8, 1893 in Trois-Rivières.[1][3]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 McElroy 1875, p. 144.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 Chadbourne 1882, p. 129.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Myers 1910, p. 82.
- ↑ Braman, Waters Whipple. Letters Written While In Service. War of the Rebellion (1864-05-07). p. 245.
- ↑ Hutchins 1879, p. 291.
- ↑ Braman, Waters Whipple. Letters Written While In Service. War of the Rebellion (1865-10-02). p. 319.
Sources
- McElroy, William Henry. Life sketches of government officers and members of the Legislature of the state of New York for 1875 (1875)Albany : Weed, Parsons and company, printers.
- Hutchins, Stephen C.. Civil list and constitutional history of the Colony and State of New York (1879)Albany : Weed, Parsons & Co..
- Myers, James Thorn. History of the city of Watervliet, N.Y., 1630 to 1910 (1910)Troy, N.Y., Press of H. Stowell & son.
- Chadbourne, Paul Ansel. The public service of the state of New York during the administration of Alonzo B. Cornell, governor (1882)Boston, J. R. Osgood and company.
Other websites
| New York Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by George B. Mosher |
New York State Assembly Albany Co., 4th District 1874–1875 |
Succeeded by Alfred LeRoy |
| Preceded by Edward Curran |
New York State Assembly Albany Co., 4th District 1877 |
Succeeded by Edward Curran |
| Preceded by Edward Curran |
New York State Assembly Albany Co., 4th District 1879 |
Succeeded by Joseph Hynes |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded by Dolphus S. Lynde |
New York State Senate 17th District 1880–1881 |
Succeeded by Abraham Lansing |