Henry Sweetser Burrage facts for kids
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Henry Sweetser Burrage
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| Born | January 7, 1837 |
| Died | March 9, 1926 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Brown University |
| Occupation | Baptist historian |
| Spouse(s) | Ernestine Burrage |
Henry Sweetser Burrage (born January 7, 1837, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts; died March 9, 1926) was an important American figure. He was a clergyman (a religious leader), an editor of a newspaper, and an author.
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A Life of Service
Early Life and Education
Henry Burrage went to Brown University and finished his studies in 1861. Soon after, he joined the 36th Massachusetts Regiment. He started as a private soldier. He bravely rose through the ranks to become a captain.
During the American Civil War, he was wounded at the Battle of Cold Harbor. He was also given the honorary rank of major. He became an assistant adjutant general, which meant he helped manage the army's staff.
Prisoner of War
In November 1864, Henry Burrage was captured. This happened during the Siege of Petersburg. He was held as a prisoner at Libby Prison. He remained there until February 22, 1865.
After the War
After the Civil War ended, Burrage went back to school. He graduated from Newton Theological Seminary in 1867. He then spent a year traveling abroad. From 1869 to 1873, he served as a pastor. He led the First Baptist Church in Waterville, Maine. This was the only church where he served as a pastor.
Editor and Historian
In 1873, Henry Burrage began a new career. He became the editor of Zion's Advocate. This was a Baptist religious newspaper based in Portland, Maine. He worked as the editor for 32 years.
Starting in 1876, he also became the recording secretary for the American Baptist Union. This role involved keeping important records. He was also a leader in the Maine commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. This was a group for officers who served in the Civil War.
Brown University honored him with a special degree in 1883. He also served as a trustee for several colleges. These included Colby College, Newton Theological Seminary, and Brown University. He was also a chaplain at the National Soldiers Home in Togus, Maine. A chaplain is a religious leader who serves people in a specific institution.
Maine State Historian
Henry Burrage was a member and later the president of the Maine Historical Society. He wrote many books and articles about Maine's early history. In 1907, he was given an important job. He was appointed the Maine State Historian. He held this position for the rest of his life. This meant he was the official historian for the state of Maine.
Family Life
Henry Burrage was the father of Mildred Burrage. She became a well-known painter.
