11 Facts About Ellis Spear

Ellis Spear was an officer in the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Ellis Spear was born on October 15,1834, in Warren, Maine where he grew up on his family's farm and attended a Presbyterian church Sunday School.

Ellis Spear received his higher education at Bowdoin College, graduating in 1858.

Ellis Spear taught in local schools for four years while studying law.

Ellis Spear was commissioned as a captain of the regiment, August 29,1862.

Ellis Spear was appointed brevet lieutenant colonel, to rank from September 30,1864, for his service at the Battle of Peebles' Farm.

Ellis Spear was appointed brevet colonel, to rank from May 29,1865, for his service at the Battle of Lewis's Farm and to the substantive full grade of colonel, to rank from the same date.

Ellis Spear took command of Brigade 2, Division 4, V Corps, Army of the Potomac on June 29,1865.

Ellis Spear was mustered out of the volunteers on July 16,1865.

Ellis Spear died in St Petersburg, Florida on April 3,1917.

Ellis Spear's papers were later published by his grandson, Abbot Spear.