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Carte de visite of Captain Samuel Ross. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3N8798Q
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Carte de visite of Captain Samuel Ross. 1860-1869. New Brunswick Free Public Library. RUcore: https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3N8798Q

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TitleCarte de visite of Captain Samuel Ross
NameMarken, J.R. (Photographer), New Brunswick Free Public Library
Date Created1860-1869
SubjectCivil War (United States 1861-1865), Ross, Samuel, New Brunswick (N.J.)
DescriptionThe carte de visite was a type of small photograph mounted on a thick paper card, usually the size of a calling card, making it easily tradeable among friends and visitors. It was popular through the 1860's, after which it was supplanted by the larger cabinet card.

Samuel Ross (? ~ 7/15/1894) was commissioned as 1st Lieutenant of Co. K, 3rd New Jersey Militia on April 27, 1861, and mustered out on July 31st, 1861. He was commissioned as Captain of Co. I, 14th regiment, N.J.V. on Aug 19, 1862 for a period 3 years, but resigned on January 28, 1863.

He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery.
Genrephotographs
Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3N8798Q
CollectionCivil War
Organization NameNew Brunswick Free Public Library
RightsThis resource may be copyright protected. You may make use of this resource, with proper attribution, for educational and other non-commercial uses only. Contact the contributing organization to obtain permission for reproduction, publication, and commercial use.