Edward Needles Hallowell
| Edward Needles Hallowell | |
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Edward Needles Hallowell
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| Born |
November 3, 1836 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | July 26, 1871 (aged 34) Medford, Massachusetts |
| Place of burial | Mount Auburn Cemetery Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Years of service | 1862 – 1865 |
| Rank |
 Colonel
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| Unit | 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry |
| Commands held | 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars |
American Civil War - Seven Days Battles - Battle of Antietam - Battle of Fredericksburg - Second Battle of Fort Wagner - Battle of Olustee - Battle of Honey Hill - Battle of Boykin's Mill |
| Awards |
 Brevet Brigadier General
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Edward "Ned" Needles Hallowell (November 3, 1836–July 26, 1871) was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War, commanding the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry following the death of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw at the Second Battle of Fort Wagner in 1863.
Edward grew up in a well-to-do Quaker family in Philadelphia. His father Morris was part owner and operator of Hallowell & Company of 33 South Third Street, Philadelphia. The firm predominantly imported and sold silk from India and China. Edward's father was also a passionate abolitionist. The family was far more than passive meeting attenders. The family's summer home was employed as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
Edward and the other children of Morris and Hannah shared the abolitionist views of their parents. His brother Richard Price Hallowell was one of the members of the "Black Committee" that Governor Andrew of Massachusetts selected to inquire of the willingness of prospective candidates to serve in officer positions in the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
He had two children, Charlott and Emily Hallowell, with his wife, Charlotte Bartlett Wilhelmina Swett. Hallowell was a stock broker before the war and became a wool commission merchant after the war.
In early 1862 Edward joined his brother Norwood Penrose "Pen" Hallowell, who was already serving in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He served as a lieutenant. While he was in the 20th, the regiment saw considerable action including the Peninsula Campaign, the Seven Days, Antietam and Fredericksburg.
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