grave of George Shampnor from Findagrave.comI was born in Stanbrook, N.J. on January 17, 1840. I was one of a family of 13 children and was the last one to answer the final summons. I came to Wisconsin in 1848 and settled here in Rutland Center until 1891 when I moved to town. I never married. I enlisted in the Civil War and fought through all of the years from 1861 to 1865. My war record was a remarkable one and perhaps no soldier on either side of that conflict saw more real hard service than I did. I was one of the brave boys who comprised the late General Bragg’s famous Iron Brigade and fought through the entire war. 

I was in many battles, including Gettysburg. I was also present at Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. I was honorably discharged on March 30, 1864, but re-enlisted the same day in the same company and regiment with the rank of sergeant. I was wounded at Five Forks, Virginia, by a mine ball. Just before the close of the war I was promoted to lieutenant and received my final discharge on July 3, 1865.

It was my privilege to attend the fiftieth anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg. I got to meet again with my surviving comrades as we visited the scenes of that memorable conflict.

I was considered an exemplary citizen, strictly honest in all my dealings. My word was as good as my bond. It was said I was kind hearted and always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.

I died on October 26, 1913, when I was 73 of pneumonia.