Seminary General Hospital, Georgetown (Seminary Branch of Union Hotel and Kennedy Hospital)
2012-04-30

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This general hospital was located in the female seminary in the rear of the Union Hotel.

The Daily National Republican reported on Sept. 15, 1862, that "by a recent order, [the hospital] has been set apart for wounded and sick officers." Dr. J. F. Kennedy, U.S.A., was the surgeon in charge at this time.

Sources:

  • "Washington and Georgetown, D.C.," Indexes to Field Records of Hospitals, 1821-1912, Manuscript Record Group 94, National Archives. View source information 
  • The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion (1861-1865), part 3, vol 1, (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1888).
    pp. 960. View source information 
  • "The Georgetown Hospitals," Daily National Republican, Sept. 15, 1862. View source information 
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Barber, George N.

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  • Barber was admitted to the Seminary General Hospital and diagnosed with typhoid fever. After receiving treatment, Barber was returned to duty in early October. At the time of admittance, Barber was 18 years of age.
  • 2011-11-21
  • Sept 20, 1861
  • Oct 09, 1861

Barnett, W. H.

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  • Barnett was admitted as a case of typhoid fever. He received treatment at Seminary General Hospital for nearly one month before being transferred to Annapolis, Maryland. Barnett returned to duty on 22 November 1861.
  • 2011-12-05
  • Oct 06, 1861
  • Nov 01, 1861

Barrenger, Christopher

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  • Barrenger was admitted as a case of typhoid fever.
  • 2012-01-16
  • Sept 28, 1861
  • Oct 26, 1861

Bartlett, Charles J.

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  • Although Bartlett began showing symptoms of typhoid fever as early as 15 October, he was not admitted to Seminary Hospital for treatment until November. His stay at the hospital was short as he died a few days after being admitted.
  • 2011-12-07
  • Nov 01, 1861
  • Nov 03, 1861-Nov 04, 1861

Bates, Alfred G.

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  • Although Bates was infected with typhoid fever in June 1861, he was not admitted for treatment until late September.
  • 2011-12-07
  • Sept 28, 1861
  • Oct 10, 1861

Beaman, George W.

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  • The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion reports a fever case for George W. Beeman of the 4th Michigan Infantry. The American Civil War Research Database, however, identifies a George W. Beaman as a member of the 4th Michigan Infantry. Further information in each record suggests that both sources are referring to the same soldier. Beaman (or, Beeman) was admitted to Seminary Hospital as a case of typhoid fever. He received treatment before being transferred to Annapolis, Maryland.
  • 2011-12-12
  • Oct 30, 1861
  • Nov 18, 1861

Beckwith, James

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  • Aged 23 years at time of admittance; admitted with typhoid fever; died at the hospital.
  • 2012-01-09
  • Sept 06, 1861
  • Sept 12, 1861

Benson, Jacob

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  • Benson was admitted as a case of typhoid fever and died while under treatment at Seminary Hospital. The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion (MSHWR) gives Benson's date of death as 20 September 1861, while The American Civil War Research Database (ACWRD) lists states that Benson died on 21 September 1861.
  • 2012-01-16
  • Sept 07, 1861
  • Sept 20, 1861-Sept 21, 1861

Billington, Hiram A.

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  • Billington was admitted with a case of typhoid fever and transferred to a hospital at Alexandria, VA.
  • 2012-02-09
  • Oct 07, 1861
  • Dec 20, 1861

Bisonette, Samuel

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  • Bisonette was admitted as a case of typhoid fever. He was transferred to Annapolis, Maryland after being treated at Seminary Hospital.
  • 2012-02-12
  • Sept 16, 1861
  • Oct 01, 1861

Black, Fospeld

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  • Black was admitted as a case of typhoid fever. He underwent treatment at Seminary Hospital and was returned to duty in October.
  • 2012-02-13
  • Sept 14, 1861
  • Oct 20, 1861

Boardman, William

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  • Boardman was admitted as a case of typhoid fever and died while under care are Seminary Hospital.
  • 2012-02-13
  • Oct 10, 1861
  • Oct 23, 1861

Denniston, Joseph Faries

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  • Denniston was transferred from Armory Square to Seminary Hospital, where he obtained a leave of absence.
  • 2012-03-30
  • Oct 01, 1864
  • Nov 25, 1864

Ducachet, H.W.

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  • Ducachet was the surgeon in charge.
  • 2011-11-22
  • Apr 15, 1861-Dec 17, 1864
  • Dec 17, 1864-June 30, 1865