Private Royal A. Briggs of Company D, Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Infantry

Private Royal A. Briggs (27 May 1844 - 22 July 1879)

Born on 27 May 1844 in Hampton, NY to mother Eliza (Hunter) of VT and father George J. Briggs of VT, a shoemaker. He grew up in Vermont with five siblings: George W., Charles H., Loyal A., Cecilia and Floyd.

Enlisted from Rutland, VT on 25 December 1863. He was 18 years old.

Mustered out 20 August 1865.

His grave is at Cedar Grove Cemetery at Fair Haven, VT.