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Three Generations of Virginians and Three Wars: The Boykin Family Canteen Saga, 1777-1865.. ...
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Three Generations of Virginians and Three Wars: The Boykin Family Canteen Saga, 1777-1865.A single object that spans three decisive conflicts in the history of the United States. Seemingly a common and unassuming artifact yet one that represents the saga of a family and a nation. First the object. A rather unusual pattern of wooden drum canteen, small in stature, measuring about 5 1/2-inches in diameter, and 5 1/2-inches tall. The canteen's bunghole measures ¾-inch in diameter. The ends are not particularly symmetrical and it's possible that one end has old contemporary replacement slats and a replaced hoop. The canteen has no visible strap loops or any provision to be carried. Age has given it a pleasing uniform dark patina. And now for the history: One end of the canteen is crudely engraved with names and dates of three men: "Lt. / Frans Boykin II / 1777 1 VA"; the second name "LT COL FK King BOYKIN / 1813 3 VA"; the third name "Maj FRANK / BOYKIN VA / 1861".
Lieutenant Francis Boykin served in the American Revolution as an officer in Captain William Lewis' Company of the 1st Virginia Regiment from 1776-1777.
Lieutenant Colonel Francis M. Boykin commanded the 3rd Regiment of Virginia Militia during the War of 1812, serving from 1813-1814.
Colonel Francis Marshall Boykin (1837-1906) graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1856. On June 14, 1861 he was commissioned Major in the 31st Virginia Infantry Regiment and was ordered by General Robert E. Lee "to muster into service of the State such volunteer companies as may offer their services for the protection of the State" and "to take a position at or near Grafton, unless some other point should offer greater facilities for the command of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad." In his 1906 obituary it was reported "he was mobbed and barely escaped being killed" at Grafton. In 1862 he was commissioned into E Company, Virginia 25th Battalion. He served in the campaign in western Virginia, at Cheat Mountain, and especially distinguished himself at the battle of Alleghany Summit. In 1864 he was assigned to Richmond City defenses. He was captured at Sailor's Creek, April 7, 1865 and was kept a prisoner at Johnson's Island, Ohio until July of that year.
The canteen has been thoroughly evaluated by noted appraisers and a full report and provenance will be provided to the winning bidder. An exceptional museum-quality historical artifact.
NOTE: See inside front cover of catalog for full engraving.
Condition: Very good.
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2024 December 9 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6303 (go to Auction Home page)
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