Sumner Henry Needham

Deceased Person

– 1861

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Who was Sumner Henry Needham?

Sumner Henry Needham is regarded by some as the first Union casualty of the American Civil War, although he was killed by civilians of the United States. He was killed in the Baltimore riot of 1861 as the troops passed through that city.

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Died
Apr 19, 1861

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on July 23, 2013

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