Baine GAR Post #59

Windsor, NC

	Blaine GAR Post #59 was formed in Bertie County in 1896. It was named for Sen. James G. Blaine. Alfred Cheery served as the original Commander of the post, which met in Windsor, NC. In 1897, the post reported a membership of 20. The post continued to operate until 1904. Key leaders were Lewis Roulhac and Champ Pugh.
	The following men have been identified as members of Blaine GAR POST #59 thus far: Edward Carter – 1^st USCI, Co. A Alfred J. Cherry – 14^th USCHA, Co. L Samuel Drew – 56^th USCT, Co. F Stephen B. Kenny – F&S, 23^rd Maine Champ P. Pugh – 35^th USCI, Co. G Augustus Robbins Lewis Roulhac – 37^th USCI, Co. B
	The following men served as commanders of the post: 1896 – Alfred Cherry 1897 – Alfred Cherry (20 members) 1898 – Alfred Cherry (12 members) 1899 – Alfred Cherry (13 members) 1900 – Samuel Drew 1901 – Edward Carter 1902 – Champ Pugh 1903 – Champ Pugh 1904 – Champ Pugh
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