Name/Title
Daguerreotype of soldierEntry/Object ID
2023.1.390Description
Daguerreotype * or photograph depicting the portrait of a Union soldier during the American Civil War (1861-1865), in military uniform, holding his rifle with attached bayonet, in an embossed leather case, its frame second half of the 19th century.Context
Robert W. Laird (1830 - 1908) was born in Raphoe, Ireland. Son of Peter & Catherine Laird. He came to Chelsea at age 2. Served with the 12th Vermont Infantry in the Civil War 10/4/1862 - 7/14/1863.