John C. Hollister

General John C. Hollister
John C. Hollister
Born	June 2, 1818 Manchester, VT
Died	August 29, 1903 (aged 85) New Haven, CT
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Rank	Major General
Commands held	Connecticut State Militia
Spouse(s)	Martha L. Bradley (1841–1903, his death)
Website	www.ct.gov/mil

John C. Hollister, born in Manchester, Vermont on June 2, 1818, was the tenth Adjutant General of the State of Connecticut. He was Justice of the Peace and as such Acting Judge of the City Court of New Haven. He was a superintendent of the Sunday School of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He was also treasurer of the parish.^[1]

Military career

In his early manhood Hollister took a deep interest in military affairs. He was appointed Captin of the "Blues", for ten years. In 1855 Hollister was elected as Connecticut Adjutant General by Governor W. T Minor. Hollister for two years was an instructor in General Russell's military school for two years.^[2]

Personal life

John C. Hollister was the son of Marinus and Hannah Buston Hollister. He graduated from the University of Yale Law School. He also studied law with Bates and Huntington in Northampton, Mass. In 1842 he admitted to the Connecticut bar. He moved from Manchester, Vermont to New Haven. On February 17, 1841, he married Martha L. Bradley of New Haven, Connecticut and had three children one boy and two girls; Herbet H. Hollister, Mary I. Hollister, and Caroline S. Hollister. Hollister died of paralysis on August 29, 1903, in New Haven.^[3]

References

1. "New York Times Obituary". Retrieved 24 February 2016.
2. "New York Times Obituary". Retrieved 24 February 2016.
3. "New York Times Obituary". Retrieved 24 February 2016.