Robert henry hendershot, known as the drummer boy of the rappahannock, was an american civil war drummer boy known for his reputed heroics at. Excerpt from robert henry hendershot, or the brave drummer boy of the rappahannock patriotism, or love of country, is one of the cardinal virtues of every true heart. After being captured and paroled following the first battle of murfreesboro henderson returned to the. Hinneschied was thought to come from the surname hayderschatte.
Robert henry hendershot, known as the drummer boy of the rappahannock, was an american civil war drummer boy known for his reputed heroics at the battle of fredericksburg, virginia, in december 1862. Intertwined in that book from robert henry is enough truth to make it interesting reading. Hendershot was born somewhere between 1847 and 1851 in either new york or michigan. He wants to see battle and capture a confederate soldier but his company commander says hes too young and removes him from the pontoon carrying troops across the. The witnesses, like the tap of robert henry hendershots drum, have fallen silent. Hendershot, robert henry, 1850 grand army of the republic. He took the drumming craft with unusual seriousness for an illmannered rascal who regularly fought with his mother and skipped school to pelt train passengers with fruits. Remember what robert henrys benefactor pt barnum said, theres a sucker born every minute. One of them was robert henry hendershot, a jackson, michigan, boy. Robert henry hendershot was 10 when he joined the unions 9th michigan infantry as a volunteer drummer in 1861. Field book of the civil war, which included an account of hendershots heroics. Drummer robert henry hendershot drummer boy of the.
Jun 15, 2016 after the fall of fort sumter on april 14, 1861, many in jackson, michigan longed for the glory of battle. Hendershot is the americanized version of hinneschied could also be hinderschied or hinterschied. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. See all books authored by robert henri, including the art spirit. It has been recognized as the crowning glory of generous manhood and womanhood in all ages and in all countries.
He wants to see battle and capture a confederate soldier, but his company commander says hes too young and removes him from the pontoon carrying troops across the rappahannock to face the rebels at fredericksburg. This young man joined the union army as a musician in company b of the ninth michigan infantry. Sorry its long its just crazy thinking this is a childs story. Robert henry hendershot, known as the drummer boy of the rappahannock, was a american civil war drummer boy who is known for his reputed heroics at the battle of.
Major robert henry hendershot was once upon a time a 10 year old boy. Photo, print, drawing drummer robert henry hendershot drummer boy of the rappahannock of co. He wants to see battle and capture a confederate soldier but his company commander says hes too young and removes him from the pontoon carrying troops across. Goodman, 9780689849800, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This results in having to start over repeatedly and there are over 200 pages in the book. Goodman and youll earn 50c in boomerang bucks loyalty dollars you must be a boomerang books account holder its free to sign up and there are great benefits. There were two main branches of the hendershot family, one at glencoe, in the lower highlands, and one at caithness, in the extreme north of scotland. In 2020, there are 7,324 people with the surname hendershot. The hendershot house hohenhaus meaning high house in tewksbury new jersey is also still standing.
Robert henry hendershot, known as the drummer boy of the rappahannock, was an american civil war drummer boy known for his reputed heroics at the battle of fredericksburg, virginia, in december 1862 biography. Doris ettlinger, the illustrator of this book, did a great job helping bring roberts adventures to life. He wants to see battle and capture a confederate soldier, but his company commander says hes too. B, 8th michigan infantry regiment in uniform with drum sticks in front of painted. Robert hendershot historical records and family trees. Robert henry hendershot has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Book overview war over his mothers objections robert henry hendershot has joined the union army as a drummer boy. Robert henri books list of books by author robert henri.
Hayderschatte came from micheal hayder and charlotte schatte. Goodman tells the story of robert henry hendershot, the famous drummer boy of the rappahannock. In keeping with our civil war theme today i would like to present the remarkable life of drummer boy robert henry hendershot. Over his mothers objections robert henry hendershot has joined the union army as a drummer boy. Ambrose burnside is now in command of the army of the potomac, taking general george mcclellans place, and robert is his drummer boy.
Buy robert henry hendershot books online at best prices in india by william sumner. Hendershot, circa 1890 add to set contact us about this share. Notes, articles, fragments of letters and talks to students, bearing on the concept and technique of picture making, the study of art generally, and on appreciation icon editions, and the art spirit, and more on. Doris ettlinger over his mothers objections robert henry hendershot has joined the union army as a drummer boy. Instead, hendershot returned to poughkeepsie business college for a brief time, during which he married alice blanchard, a fellow student. Jan 21, 2019 robert henry hendershot was known as the little drummer boy of the rapahannock river, rex said. He wants to see battle and capture a confederate soldier.
Under fire at fredericksburg, sick, captured, prison, worth reading a ten year olds war. Robert henry hendershot, or the brave drummer boy of the. A good example of how an early chapter book can provide substantial historical material in a simple. Like another individual said on this forum, the long and hard journey taken by michael h. Committee on opportunities in neuroscience for future army applications. It is believed that all hendershots in the united states of america and north america can trace their genealogy back to johann and his family. The saga of the hendershot family name begins among the people of an ancient scottish tribe called the picts. The hendershot name is derived from the personal name hendry, which is a chiefly scottish derivative of the name henry. Or the brave drummer boy of the rappahannock 1867 paperback september 10, 2010 by william sumner dodge author see all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Sep 20, 2018 robert henry hendershot, book here, his war would have flattened grown me. Over his mothers objections robert henry hendershot ha. Adventure and a youthful point of view keep this story moving right along. Join facebook to connect with robert henry and others you may know. Buy robert henry hendershot book by william sumner.
In 1861 he was living with his widowed mother in jackson, michigan. Title drummer robert henry hendershot drummer boy of the rappahannock of co. This is robert henry hendershot also known as the drummer boy of. He, however, accompanied company c of the ninth continue reading. Buy robert henry hendershot online of indias largest online book store, only genuine products.
Robert runs away from home to join the union army and finds himself at the battle of fredericksburg in december 1862, three months after antietam. Michigans tiny man, drummer boy robert henry hendershot. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about robert hendershot on myheritage, the worlds family history network. Robert henry hendershot, book here, his war would have flattened grown me. In 1867 he collaborated with a writer, william sumner dodge, who produced a 200page biography, robert henry hendershot. Under fire at fredericksburg, sick, captured, prison, worth reading. Robert henry hendershot book by susan e goodman, doris. Hendershot family celebrates 300 years of life in america.
Robert henry hendershot brave kids paperback hudson. Robert henry hendershot, known as the drummer boy of the rappahannock, was a american civil war drummer boy who is known for his reputed heroics at the battle of fredericksburg, virginia, in december 1862. Also available in open book format via the national academies press home page. Immediately download the robert henry summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for. He wants to see battle and capture a confederate soldier but his company commander says hes too young and removes him from the pontoon carrying troops across the rappahannock to face the rebels at fredericksburg. True stories from americas past series, goodman introduces robert, one of the more than 10,000 underage. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Courtesy photojacksons robert henry hendershot earned the title drummer boy of the rappahannock after feats of bravery at the dec. After the fall of fort sumter on april 14, 1861, many in jackson, michigan longed for the glory of battle. One of those who wanted to enlist was robert henry hendershot, who would famously became the drummer boy of the rappahannock. Robert henry hendershot, known as the drummer boy of the rappahannock, was a american civil war drummer boy who achieved fame because of his supposed heroics at the battle of fredericksburg, virginia, in december 1862. Discover book depositorys huge selection of susan e goodman books online.