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The Chester City
Safeguards
| "Since the
termination of the Rebellion and the emancipation of the slaves of the Southern States,
Chester has become the residence of a very large number of the colored race. On the 1st
of July, 1870, a number of the colored citizens held a meeting and effected a military
organization, to which they gave the name of "Chester City Safeguards." The
following have been the Commissioned officers of the company since its formation, viz.: "The company consists of 84 noncommissioned officers and privates." Chester (and its
Vicinity,) Delaware County in PA – Published 1877 – John Hill Martin, Esq. |
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Second Lieutenants |
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Unfortunately, Martin does not list the other members of this organization. If you can contribute any more on the Chester City Safeguards, please contact us: john@oldchesterpa.com
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This page last updated 10/18/05