Robert gould shaw obituary
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Robert Gould Shaw
Born October 10, 1837
Boston, Massachusetts
Died July 18, 1863
Morris Island, South Carolina
Union colonel of the all-black Fifty-Fourth
Massachusetts Regiment
Led the assault on Fort Wagner in
South Carolina that proved the courage
of black soldiers in combat
Robert Gould Shaw became a hero as commanding officer of the Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts Regiment—the first all-black regiment to be organized in the North. Black men were not allowed to join the Union Army in the early days of the Civil War. Even when the law was changed in mid-1862, many people still doubted whether black men could be good soldiers. Prominent black leaders and abolitionists (people who wanted to eliminate slavery) organized the Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts and selected Shaw as its leader in the hope of changing people's views. In July 1863, the regiment led an assault on Fort Wagner, a Confederate stronghold guarding the harbor in Charleston, South Carolina. The bravery of Shaw and the Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts during the assault convinced people across the North that black soldiers deserved to fight for the freedom of their race.
Son of wealthy abolitionists
Robert Gould Shaw was born into a life of wealth and privilege on October 10, 1837, in Boston, Massachusetts. His
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Robert F. Gould Sr.
Dayville- Robert F. Gould, 66. With great sadness, the family of Robert F. Gould Sr. announces his peaceful passing on the evening of March 22nd. His final days were spent in comfort, surrounded by family and friends.
He was born on April 11,1951, to Robert and Mary Gould. He grew up in southern New England where he attended college, and later started a highly successful business which still thrives 30-plus years later as Gateway Hearing. He was Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences. While he was immensely successful in his secular career, his most rewarding job was educating his family and others in the community about his Bible-based faith.
He's survived by his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Jacqueline, and two sons, Robert Jr., and Trevor and his wife Jennifer. He also leaves two brothers Richard and his wife Susan, and David, as well as a great number spiritual brothers and sisters.
A celebration of his life will be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 200 Tracy Rd., Danielson, CT. on April 7 at 2 o' clock pm. Arrangements have been entrusted to Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster MA. A guest book is available at www.shaw-majerci
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Robert Financier Shaw
Robert Gould Shaw
Colonel
54th Massachusetts Regiment
October 10, 1837 – July 18, 1863
Robert Gould Suffragist, circa 1861-1863. Library remaining Congress.
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