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Dr. Frederick S. Weller was a physician and prominent citizen of Paterson, NJ. Weller graduated from the Old School College in New York City in 1837. In 1849, Weller was appointed the Physician for the Township of Paterson, and in 1851 he served as the President of the Passaic County District Medical Society. During the Civil War, Weller served as the surgeon of the Ninth Regiment of New Jersey Volunteers. In 1862, The Ninth Regiment was sent to Hatteras, NC in 1862 to assist General Burnside. On January 15th, 1862, a boat carrying a contingent of field officers sent to report to General Burnside was caught in a storm and capsized. Weller was one of three officers who drowned in the accident.

Letter References

Letter from Augustus Canfield to William Henry Seward, October 10, 1849

Letter from Augustus Canfield to William Henry Seward, October 2, 1849

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Biography: 
Dr. Frederick S. Weller was a physician and prominent citizen of Paterson, NJ. Weller graduated from the Old School College in New York City in 1837. In 1849, Weller was appointed the Physician for the Township of Paterson, and in 1851 he served as the President of the Passaic County District Medical Society. During the Civil War, Weller served as the surgeon of the Ninth Regiment of New Jersey Volunteers. In 1862, The Ninth Regiment was sent to Hatteras, NC in 1862 to assist General Burnside. On January 15th, 1862, a boat carrying a contingent of field officers sent to report to General Burnside was caught in a storm and capsized. Weller was one of three officers who drowned in the accident.
Citation Type: 
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title: 
History of Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, with Biographical Sketches of its Pioneers and Prominent Men
Author(s) or Editor(s): 
W. Woodford Clayton
Chapter Title: 
Bergen and Passaic Counties in the War of Rebellion
Publisher Location: 
Philadelphia
Publisher Name: 
Everts & Peck
Year: 
1882
Start Page: 
132
End Page: 
133
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Citation Type: 
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Citation URL: 
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Citation Type: 
Website
Citation URL: 
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9273551
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