Joseph H Roberts
Rank: Sgt Co: D Age: 25 Residence: Berwick Birthplace: North Berwick Occupation: farmer
Married/Single: S Height: 6' 2.5 Eyes: Bl Hair: Blk Complexion: Dk
Died 9 May 1863
JOSEPH H ROBERTS was born about July 1836 (based on age at death) in North Berwick [Descriptive Roll], probably the son of David S and Abigail (Hall) Roberts. He died from diphtheria at the regiment's camp hospital [US Reg of Deaths] in Chantilly, Virginia on 9 May 1863, aged 25 yrs, 10 mos [grave]. His body was likely sent home, where he was buried in Mt Pleasant Cemetery, North Berwick.
Joseph was a farmer [1860 census; Descriptive Roll]. He did not marry.
On his gravestone, the inscription reads:
"Safe home at last: The battle is over, the peril is past".
Additional Source Data:
1850 North Berwick, York, Maine census: hh 203/216; age 13, no occ listed
1860 Berwick, York, ME census (pg 14): hh 106/106; Joseph H, age 23, a farmer w/ parents
Joseph was a farmer [1860 census; Descriptive Roll]. He did not marry.
On his gravestone, the inscription reads:
"Safe home at last: The battle is over, the peril is past".
Additional Source Data:
1850 North Berwick, York, Maine census: hh 203/216; age 13, no occ listed
1860 Berwick, York, ME census (pg 14): hh 106/106; Joseph H, age 23, a farmer w/ parents
