Henry Harnden Camp 2

Madison

Camp officers:

Commander: Ben Hobbins
Sr. Vice Commander: Tom D. Trimble
Jr. Vice Commander: Scott Schable
Secretary: Alan G. Hembel, PDC
Treasurer: Fred Campbell, PCC
Council #1: John R. Decker, PCC
Council #2: Scott Schable
Council #3: Tom D. Trimble
Patriotic Instructor: Ben Hobbins
Historian: John R. Decker, PCC
Chaplain: Alan G. Hembel, PDC
Graves Registration: Tom D. Trimble
Civil War Memorials: John R. Decker, PCC
Eagle Scout Coordinator: Ben Hobbins


Information Contact:


Ben Hobbins

Lt. Col. Henry Harnden

Lt. Col. Henry Harnden, 1st Wisconsin Cavalry
G.A.R. Wis. Dept. Commander 1899-1900


Camp meetings

Meetings are scheduled on the third Saturday of the month from 9 - 10:30 a.m.


Lt. Col. Henry Harnden

Henry Harnden (1823 - 1900) enlisted as a private in the Company D, First Regiment, Wisconsin Cavalry, in July 1861. He passed with conspicuous merit through the ranks of corporal, quartermaster, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, lieutenant-colonel, colonel to that of brevet brigadier general. He distinguished himself during his military service on many occasions, participating in over thirty battles and was wounded several times. At Scatterville in 1862 he led his company on a charge of a superior force of the enemy, capturing numerous prisoners and munitions. At the Battle of Burnt Hickory, he was severely wounded while leading a brilliant attack against superior numbers, routing the enemy in confusion and defeat. Lt. Col. Harnden may be best known for his participation in the capture of the fleeing president of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis.

After his return to civilian life he served in the state assembly, was appointed by Gov. Fairchild as a trustee of the Soldier's Orphan Home, was appointed a United States Assessor and later United States collector of internal revenue. He spent his later years in Madison, serving as Commander of the Wisconsin Dept. of the G.A.R. from 1899 to 1900. He is buried in Madison's historic Forest Hill Cemetery.


Newsletter

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Camp Calendar
Days the flag should be flown Days the flag should be flown

16 March: Camp 2 meeting, 9 a.m.
13 April: American's Creed Day (Wisconsin)
13 April: 67th Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony, 10 a.m., Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL
20 April: Camp 2 meeting, 9 a.m.
1 May: Loyalty Day
18 May: Camp 2 meeting, 9 a.m.
27 May: Days the flag should be flown Memorial Day
9 June: 141st Department of Wisconsin Encampment, Boscobel
14 June: Days the flag should be flown Flag Day
15 June: Camp 2 meeting, 9 a.m.
4 July: Days the flag should be flown Independence Day
20 July: Camp 2 meeting, 9 a.m.
1 - 4 August: SUVCW and Allied Orders National Encampment, Lexington, Kentucky


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Department of Wisconsin

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Last Updated: 18 Feb 2024