Title:

Autobiography and Reminiscence of Capt. Gustavus C. Doane, 2nd Cavalry-Cal.-Vol. (Deceased), 1901.

[Institutional Records Digitization Project: Reminiscences of Early Pioneers: 1900-1904]

Creator/Contributor:

Doane, Gustavus Cheyney, 1840-1892, creator

Autobiographies and Reminiscences of California Pioneers, p.75-80, Vol. 1. This is a typed transcript, bound into a volume, of the member's autobiographical reminiscence created as an institutional record for the Society of California Pioneers. The transcription includes a reference to a photograph of the member in a set of bound volumes, but there is no longer a photograph of this member in our collection. This reminiscence is a summary of military service written by Capt. Doane while on station at the Presidio in San Francisco. It covers the period from 1862 to 1891. It is divided into three sections: Volunteer Service, Regular Service, and Civil Life. The section titled "Volunteer Service" covers the period of Doane's life from 1863 to 1865. It was during this time that Doane was part of the "California Hundred" and then trained for battle with Company "A" of the 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry. "Regular Service" details Doane's military service from July 5, 1868 to October 6, 1891. The section named "Civil Life" contains birth information and some family history.

Date:

1901 (issued)

Subject:

Doane, Gustavus Cheyney -- 1840-1892

Forsyth, George A

Yellowstone National Park -- History -- 19th century.

Yellowstone River -- Discovery and exploration

Mississippi Marine Brigade, 1863-1865.

Piegan Indians

Dakota Indians -- Wars, 1876

Nez Perce Indians -- Wars, 1877

Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895.

Pioneers -- California -- Biography

California -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

Massachusetts -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories

United States -- Army -- Massachusetts Cavalry Regiment, 2nd (1862-1865)

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Cavalry operations

Copyright has not been assigned to The Society of California Pioneers. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of The Society of California Pioneers as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must be obtained by the reader

Autobiography & Reminiscence of Capt. Gustavus C. Doane, 2nd Cavalry-Cal.-Vol. (Deceased), 1901. The Society of California Pioneers

Doane was born in Galesburg, Illinois, May 29, 1840. His father moved to St. Louis and from there proceeded to Oregon in 1846, and then to California in 1849. Part of his early life was spent in Benecia, and later his father moved to Santa Clara. Doane graduated from "Pacific University", in Santa Clara, California, in 1861. Captain G.C. Doane's military career began in 1862 as a member of the "California Hundred". He became First Lieutenant of Cavalry Mississippi Marine Brigade, 17th Army Corps. He participated in raids in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. On July 5, 1868, Doane was made Second Lieutenant, 2nd Cavalry, sent to Arickaree Forks to relieve General George Forsyth. He spent most of his career at stations in the Western U.S., participating in the Yellowstone River Expedition and many indian wars. In 1880 Doane was ordered to Washington with Howgates Arctic Expedition. He was promoted to Captain on September 22, 1884 and ended his career at Fort Bowie, Arizona

Type:

Autobiographies.

[6] p. ; 35 x 21 cm.

English

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Origin:

California

Copyright has not been assigned to The Society of California Pioneers. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of The Society of California Pioneers as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must be obtained by the reader.

Collection:

The Society of California Pioneers collection of autobiographies and reminiscences of early pioneers