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Charles went to college
Vermont Medical Center WebsiteIn 1847, Charles Cummings recieved a medical diploma from the Vermont Medical College. -
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Charles Cummings Events
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He became an accountant in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Brattleboro Town WebsiteCharles Cummings moved to Brattleboro, Vermont in 1850 to become an accountant. -
Cummings in the Vermont House of Representatives
Vermont Legislative WebsiteIn 1858, Charles Cumings was elected clerk of the Vermont House of Representatives. -
Charles Cummings in the Army
Information about the 11th Vermont RegimentCharles Cummings enlisted in the Union Army. He was a Private in Company E of the 11th Vermont Regiment. -
Charles in the 16th Vermont Regiment
Information about the 16th Vermont RegimentCummings was elected Lieutenant Colonel of the 16th Vermont Regiment. -
Capital Hill, Washington DC
District of ColumbiaCharles Cummings' Regiment had to travel from New Hampshire, all the way to Washington DC. They traveled in boats and trains. -
Marching to the Fairfax Courthouse
Fairfax Courthouse WebisteOn December 12th, Cummings' Regiment got orders to march to the Fairfax Courthouse in Virginia. -
Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax Office BuildingsCummings had to find shelter in an old office building. The building was old and filthy, but he had to have cover somewhere. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Information on the Battle of GettysburgCharles Cummings fought in the Battle of Gettysburg with the 17th Vermont Regiment. -
17th Vermont Regiment
Information about the 17th Vermont RegimentLt. Colonel Cummings was transferred to the 17th Vermont Regiment, where he was for the rest of the rest of his army career. -
Battles of the Wilderness
Battles of the WildernessThe 17th Regiment was in the Battles of the Wilderness in northen VA. General Grant had a big chance to hurt Lee's forces. -
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
Information about the Battle of SpotsylvaniaIn the 17th Vermont's march south, along with many other regiments, the Union troops met the Confederates at the Spotsylvania Courthouse. The Confederates held their defense and won the battle. There were many casualties on each side. -
Battle of North Anna
Informtaion about the Battle of North AnnaThe Union's march south was almost stopped at the North Anna River. Robert E Lee missed his chance to take out many Union troops, so the North won and continued his march to Richmond. -
Totopotomoy Creek
Totopotomoy Creek InformationThe Union Army, including the 17th Vermont Infantry, fought the Rebels at Totopotomoy Creek. The battle was a stalemate. -
Cold Harbor
Cold Harbor InformationGeneral Grant wanted to cut off the Confederates from Richmond. Vermont's 17th Regiment was in the Battle of Cold Harbor. -
Battle of Bethesda Church
Battle of Bethesda WebsiteIn this battle, the Union troops fought the Confederates. The Union soldiers held their lines. -
Siege of Petersburg
Battle of PetersburgThe 17th Vermont Regiment took part in the Seige of Petersburg, VA, under the command of Ulysses S Grant. -
Fight for the Weldon Railroad
Information about the Weldon Railroad fight.This railroad connected Richmond to the Confederates last Atlantic Port, in North Carolina. This was important to the Confederates. The Union Army tried to destroy part of the railroad. The Rebels suffered more casulaties. -
Charles Cummings' death
Information about the Battle of Fort Harrison Nobody actually knows whem Cummings died, but it may have been in the Battle of Fort Harrison or Poplar Springs Church. -
Battle of Poplar Springs Church
Information about the Battle of Poplar Springs ChurchThe 17th Vermont Regiment was in the Battle of Poplar Springs. This was when the Union forces attacked the confederates around this city. They needed to cut rebel supply lines. -
Boydton Plank Road (Burgess' Mill)
Battle Summary-Boydton Plank RoadUnion forces were marching towards Boydton Plank Road and then the Confederates launched a counterattack at Burgess' Mill. The Rebels stopped the Union advance and won the battle. -
Battle of Hatcher's Run
Battle of Hatcher's Run InformationNobody, won this battle, but the Union Army was able to extend their trench lines that would make them closer to the South's maim railroad. -
Nearing the End
17th Vermont Regiment InformationThe 17th Vermont Infantry Regiment was put out of service in July of 1865.
