The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Thursday, June 23, 2022

General Gilbert's Daughter Isabel Cass Gilbert Gresham: A Wounded Knee Connection

Charles Gilbert and his wife, Martha J. Prather Gilbert (1837-1930), had four children, two of whom survived to become adults.

His daughter, Isabel Cass Gilbert Gresham (1862-1938) married John  Chowning Gresham (1851-1926).  He was also in the U.S. Army and received a Medal of Honor during the Indian Campaigns.

Served as first lieutenant in the 7th Cavalry and received his medal for service at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota,  on December 29, 1890.

His citation reads:  "Voluntarily led a party into a ravine to dislodge Sioux Indians concealed therein.  He was wounded during this action."

This is what is known today as the Wounded Knee Massacre.  Twenty soldiers were awarded Medals of Honor at it.

He and his wife Isabel are both buried at the San Francisco National Cemetery.

--Old Secesh


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