Frank Brinsmade Boudinot (1836 - 1864)
My 3rd great grand uncle
1836 May 15 – The sixth child and third son born to Elias and Harriet
Ruggles Gold Boudinot, Franklin Brinsmade Boudinot was born in the Cherokee
Nation, East.
1847 September 16 - D. B Brinsmade to Stand
Watie
Washington Ct
Sept 16th 1847
Dear Sir,
................................the little boys are at Manchester at the
Brown Seminary doing well.
This statement is in reference to Frank Boudinot
Cherokee Cavaliers, Edward Everett Dale and Gaston Litton, University of
Oklahoma Press, Paperback edt., 1995. p. 59
1850 October 15:
Federal census, Bennington, Manchester County, Vermont,
Cornelius Bondiatt (Boudinot), age 16
Delight Bondinit (Boudinot), age 40
Frank Bondinit (Boudinot), age 14
Federal census, Lines 10-12, Household visited 1080
1857-1860 - Married, Georgianna Sophia Annie
Gimber, professionally known as Annie Boudinot, or Mrs. Boudinot.
1858-1859 - Frank became an actor sometime between
1859 March 23: Crown Diamonds: Philadelphia, Walnut Street Theatre (New
Orleans English Opera Company)
La Caterina Rosalie A. Durand
Diana Ada King
Don Henrique Georgia Hodson
Count de Campo Mayor Frank Boudinot
Don Sebastian Frank Trevor
Rebolledo Frederick Lyster
Mugnos James A. Arnold
maestro direttore William P. Cunnington
Opera in Philadelphia Performance Chronology 1850 – 1874
Research by John Curtis 1867 – 1927
Edited by Frank Hamilton © 2009
fh@FrankHamilton.org
1859 March 26: La fille du régiment (English):
Philadelphia, Walnut Street Theatre (New Orleans English Opera Company)
Marie Rosalie A. Durand
Tonio Georgia Hodson
La marquise de Berkenfield Ada King
Hortensius Frank Boudinot
Suplice Frederick Lyster
Le caporal James A. Arnold
maestro direttore William P. Cunnington
____See above
fh@FrankHamilton.org
1859 March 28:The bohemian girl: Philadelphia,
Walnut Street Theatre (New Orleans English Opera Company)
Count Arnheim Frederick Lyster
Florestein Frank Trevor
Thaddeus Georgia Hodson
Devilshoof Frank Boudinot
Arline Rosalie A. Durand
The gypsy queen Ada King
maestro direttore William P. Cunnington
____See above
fh@FrankHamilton.org
1859 March 30: Don Pasquale (English):
Philadelphia, Walnut Street Theatre (New Orleans English Opera Company)
Don Pasquale Frank Boudinot
Ernesto Georgia Hodson
Dottor Malatesta Frederick Lyster
Norina Rosalie A. Durand
maestro direttore William P. Cunnington
____See above
fh@FrankHamilton.org
1859 April 01: Il trovatore (English):
Philadelphia, Walnut Street Theatre (New Orleans English Opera Company)
Il conte di Luna Frederick Lyster
Leonora Rosalie A. Durand
Azucena Ada King
Manrico Georgia Hodson
Ferrando Frank Boudinot
Ines Viola Crocker
Ruiz James A. Arnold
maestro direttore William P. Cunnington
____See above
fh@FrankHamilton.org
1859 April 02: Der Freischütz (English):
Philadelphia, Walnut Street Theatre (New Orleans English Opera Company)
Ottokar Mr. Bascomb
Kuno Frank Boudinot
Agathe Rosalie A. Durand
Ännchen Ada King
Kaspar Frederick Lyster
Max Frank Trevor
Kilian James A. Arnold
maestro direttore William P. Cunnington
____See above
fh@FrankHamilton.org
May 1859:
Ridge's cousin, Frank Boudinot was a member of the Lyster Operatic Company
which gave sixty-four consecutive evening performances in San Francisco. The
season began in May 1859 at McGuire's Opera House and the Bohemian Girl,
Sonnambula, Fille du Regiment, Fra Diavolo, The Beggar's Opera,Barbier de
Seville, and Figaro were presented. Charles E. DeLong in his Journals,
1854-63, writes of attending a performance of the Bohemian Girl and which he
went with Ridge to see Greeley. Ridge was then editor of the Marysville
National Democrat.
Daily Alta California, San Francisco, Monday, December 24, 1860, p. 1,
col. 2.
California Historical Quarterly, June 1931, p. 173.
In the book, "Opera on the Road, Traveling Opera Troupes in The United
States, 1825-60 by Katherine K. Preston, there is a print on page 245 of the
playbill from the performance of the vintage ballad opera The Beggar's Opera by
the Durand Opera Company at McGuire's Opera House in San Francisco, 26 July
1859. (San Francisco Public Library). Listed on the playbill you can see Frank
Boudinot listed as playing the part of Filch.
Helen's Question: What form of transportation did the opera company use to
travel from the East to San Francisco?
Frank's first cousin, John Rollin Ridge was living in the area. Did he come
to the theater to see his cousin Frank perform? Did they have dinner together
and talk about family, the Cherokee Nation, the deaths of their family members
in June 1839?
1860 January 23: Il trovatore (English):
Philadelphia, Walnut Street Theatre (Cooper Opera Troupe)
Il conte di Luna Aynsley Cook
Leonora Annie Milner
Azucena Harriet Payne
Manrico J. Brookhouse Bowler
Ferrando Frank Boudinot
Ines Annie Kemp
Ruiz Mr. Bruno
maestro direttore Henry C. Cooper
____See above
fh@FrankHamilton.org
1860 January 24: La sonnambula (English):
Philadelphia, Walnut Street Theatre (Cooper Opera Troupe)
Amina Annie Milner
Elvino J. Brookhouse Bowler
Il conte Rodolfo F. Rudolphsen
Teresa Harriet Payne
Lisa Annie Kemp
Alessio Frank Boudinot
maestro direttore Henry C. Cooper
____See above
fh@FrankHamilton.org
1860 January 26: Il barbiere di Siviglia [English]:
Philadelphia, Walnut Street Theatre (Cooper Opera Troupe)
Il conte d’Almaviva J. Brookhouse Bowler
Il dottore Bartolo F. Rudolphsen
Rosina Annie Milner
Figaro Aynsley Cook
Don Basilio Frank Boudinot
Berta Harriet Payne
maestro direttore Henry C. Cooper
____See above
fh@FrankHamilton.org
1860 January 27: L’elisir d’amore [English]:
Philadelphia, Walnut Street Theatre (Cooper Opera Troupe)
Nemorino J. Brookhouse Bowler
Adina Annie Milner
Il dottore Dulcamara Aynsley Cook
Belcore Frank Boudinot
maestro direttore Henry C. Cooper
____See above
fh@FrankHamilton.org
La fille du régiment [English]: Philadelphia,
Walnut Street Theatre (Cooper Opera Troupe)
Marie Annie Milner
Tonio J. Brookhouse Bowler
La marquise de Berkenfield Harriet Payne
Hortensius Frank Boudinot
Suplice Aynsley Cook
Le caporal Mr. Bruno
maestro direttore Henry C. Cooper
____See above
fh@FrankHamilton.org
There was no date listed, but was listed under the performance above for
1860 Janaury 27
1860 February 16: La sonnambula [English]:
Philadelphia, Academy of Music (Cooper Opera Troupe)
Amina Annie Milner
Elvino J. Brookhouse Bowler
Il conte Rodolfo Aynsley Cook
Teresa Harriet Payne
Lisa Annie Kemp
Alessio Frank Boudinot
maestro direttore Henry C. Cooper
____See above
fh@FrankHamilton.org
1860 February 17: Il trovatore [English]:
Philadelphia, Academy of Music (Cooper Opera Troupe)
Il conte di Luna Aynsley Cook
Leonora Annie Milner
Azucena Harriet Payne
Manrico J. Brookhouse Bowler
Ferrando Frank Boudinot
Ines Annie Kemp
Ruiz Mr. Bruno
maestro direttore Henry C. Cooper
____See above
fh@FrankHamilton.org
1860 February 20: Der Freischütz [English]:
Philadelphia, Academy of Music (Cooper Opera Troupe)
Ottokar Mr. Warrie
Kuno Frank Boudinot
Agathe Annie Milner
Ännchen Harriet Payne
Kaspar Aynsley Cook
Max J. Brookhouse Bowler
Kilian Mr. Ryley
Samiel Mr. Sugden
maestro direttore Henry C. Cooper
____See above
fh@FrankHamilton.org
1860 February 21: The bohemian girl:
Philadelphia, Academy of Music (Cooper Opera Troupe)
Count Arnheim Frank Boudinot
Florestein Mr. Neale
Thaddeus J. Brookhouse Bowler
Devilshoof Aynsley Cook
Arline Annie Milner
The gypsy queen Harriet Payne
Buda Annie Kemp
maestro direttore Henry C. Cooper
____See above
fh@FrankHamilton.org
1860 February 24: La fille du régiment
[English]: Philadelphia, Academy of Music (Cooper Opera Troupe)
Marie Annie Milner
Tonio J. Brookhouse Bowler
La marquise de Berkenfield Harriet Payne
Hortensius Frank Boudinot
Suplice Aynsley Cook
Le caporal Mr. Neale
maestro direttore Henry C. Cooper
____See above
fh@FrankHamilton.org
1860 February 24:La sonnambula (Act III):
Philadelphia, Academy of Music (Cooper Opera Troupe)
Amina Annie Milner
Elvino J. Brookhouse Bowler
Il conte Rodolfo Aynsley Cook
Teresa Harriet Payne
Lisa Annie Kemp
Alessio Frank Boudinot
maestro direttore Henry C. Cooper
____See above
fh@FrankHamilton.org
1860 February 25: The bohemian girl:
Philadelphia, Academy of Music (Cooper Opera Troupe)
Count Arnheim Frank Boudinot
Florestein Mr. Neale
Thaddeus J. Brookhouse Bowler
Devilshoof Aynsley Cook
Arline Annie Milner
The gypsy queen Harriet Payne
Buda Annie Kemp
maestro direttore Henry C. Cooper
____See above
fh@FrankHamilton.org
1860 August 27: The bohemian girl:
Philadelphia, Walnut Street Theatre (American Opera Troupe, director J. H.
Snethen
(formerly the Cooper Opera Troupe))
Count Arnheim Aynsley Cook
Thaddeus J. Brookhouse Bowler
Devilshoof Frank Boudinot
Arline Annie Milner
The gypsy queen Harriet Payne
maestro direttore unknown
____See above
fh@FrankHamilton.org
1860 August 28: Il trovatore (English):
Philadelphia, Walnut Street Theatre (American Opera Troupe)
Il conte di Luna Aynsley Cook
Leonora Annie Milner
Azucena Harriet Payne
Manrico J. Brookhouse Bowler
Ferrando Frank Boudinot
maestro direttore unknown
____See above
fh@FrankHamilton.org
1861 -
Ancestry.com
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 about Frank B. Boudinot
Name: Frank B. Boudinot
Side: Union
Regiment
State/Origin: New York
Regiment
Name: 1 N.Y. Cavalry
Regiment Name
Expanded: 1st Regiment, New York Cavalry
Company: D
Rank In: Sergeant
Rank In
Expanded: Sergeant
Rank Out: Sergeant
Rank Out
Expanded: Sergeant
Film Number: M551 roll 13
Source Information:
National Park Service. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 [database
on-line].
Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.
Original data: national Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors
System,
online, acquired 2007.
1861 July16-17:
25 years old Enlisted on 7/17/1861 at New York City NY as a Private
On 7/16/1861 he mustered into "D" Co NY 1st New York Cavalry
1861 November 02:
He was discharged for disability on 11/2/1861 at Camp Meigs
1862 - Frank's son was born about this time.
Frank, Jr. grew up to become an actor also. Frank, Jr. is listed on the 1870
federal census in Washington, Connecticut. He attended school at the Gunnery
which was started by Frederick Gunn and his wife, Abigail Irene Brinsmade, who
was Frank's first cousin once removed. Frank's grandmother, Harriet Gold
Boudinot, and Abigail's mother, Mary Wakeman Gold Brinsmade, were sisters.
Frank Brinsmade Boudinot, Jr.
Collection of the Gunn Memorial Museum
***Helen's Note: Is it Frank, Sr. or Frank, Jr.? It is labeled "Frank
Boudinot". My guess would be that this is Frank, Jr. because Frank, Sr.
was born in 1836. Photographs of this quality would have been after Frank,
Sr.'s time of birth.
Please, if you use this photo give credit to: Collection of the Gunn
Memorial Museum.
1862 April 8, for the benefit of Wm. Wheatley, " Pizarro " and
" Wine Works Wonders " were given, the comedy having this cast: Young
Mirabel, Wm. Wheatley; Old Mirabel, John Gilbert; Duretete, L. R. Shewell;
Oriana, Mrs. Gladstane. In "Pizarro" E. L. Davenport acted Rolla, J.
W. Wallack Pizarro, and Mrs. Wallack Elvira. April 10 was devoted to the
benefit of James W. Wallack, Jr., when "Money" was acted. The theatre
was closed April 11 for rehearsal, and April 14 witnessed a revival of
"The Enchantress," thus cast:
Ramir E. L. Davenport
Forte Brachio . . . Frank Boudinot
Nugues James Dunn
Julio George Ryer
Pietro . . . . D. B. Van Deren
Don Sylvio .... Wm. Wheatley
Dr. Mathanasius
Duke D'Aquila
Mumba Jumba
Page ....
Stella ....
Spirit of Good .
. Peter Richings James Collier . Walter Lennox . Fanny Denham Caroline
Richings . Annetta Galetti
This ran until June 9, when Auber's opera, "The Syren," arranged
by Caroline Richings, was produced and cast as follows: Scopetto, E. L.
Davenport; Duke de Popoli, John Gilbert; Bolbaya, Peter Richings; Scipia, L. R.
Shewell; Pecchione, Frank Boudinot; Pietro, James Dunn; Grand Judge, Aug. S.
Pennoyer; Captain of Chasseurs, Mr. Maeder; Officer, Mr. Germon; Mathia, Clara
Fisher Maeder; Zerlina, Caroline Richings.
A history of the New York stage from the first performance in 1732 ...,
Volume 1
By Thomas Allston Brown
1862 July 9; Announcements
Niblo's Garden - AS the ballet of "Giselle" has been danced in
this City a good many times, it is unnecessary to give the plot of "The
Night Dancers," produced at Niblo's on Monday evening. The pieces are
identical, except that one is danced throughout, whilst the other is half
ballet, and half musical drama. The musical dramatic part of the version done
at Niblo's, is interpreted by Miss Caroline Richings, Mr. James Dunn, and Mr.
Boudinot, and a chorus. Miss Richlings' share of the interpretation is, of
course, performed with exquisite finish and harmonious wealth. There is nothing
for her to sing that can ever become very popular, yet enough of graceful
melody to satisfy any reasonable audience. The most attractive vocal chances
she has are in the quaint little air, "Love me?" Love me not?"
and the scene at the end of the first act, with a variation of that air as refrain.
She also sings a romance in the second act very nicely, and warbles brilliantly
enough in the finale to bring the curtain down in triumph. Of the dancers, it
is sufficient to say that Signorina Galletti is the choreographic chief. As
queen of the nocturnal waltzers, she surpasses the most bewildering of her
previous achievements. Mlle. Katrini and Mons. Tophoff support her very
capably. The scenery of the new piece is-some of it-beautiful. With needful
improvements in the tuneful efforts and costumes of the chorus, and a little
more orchestral drill, "The Night Dancers" should gather in
moderately large crowds for a couple of weeks.
The New York Times (New York, New York), July 9 1862, Found at Ancestry.com
**Helen’s Note: I did correct some spelling
Frank Brinsmade Boudinot, Sr.
Collection of the Gunn Memorial Museum
This photo was in the same mylar sleeve as the one labeled Frank Boudinot.
My guess would be that this is Frank, Sr.
Please, if you use this photo give credit to: Collection of the Gunn
Memorial Museum
1862 August 01:
Frank B Boudinot Age 26
Enlisted on 8/1/1862 at New York City, NY as a Private
1862 August 12:
On 8/12/1862 he mustered into "H" Co NY 1st Mounted Riflers
Enlisted in Company H, New York 1st Cavalry Regiment on 12 August 1862.
Promotions:
1862 October 09: Sergt 10/9/1862
Promoted to Full Sergeant on 09 Ocotber 1862
1862 October 29:
Intra Regimental Company Transfers:
10/29/1862 from Company H to Company G
1862 December 15:
Sergt. Major 12/15/1862
1863 April 07:
Promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant on 07 April 1863.
1863 May 09:
Intra Regimental Company Transfers:
5/9/1863 from Company G to Company E
1863 July 04:
Promotions:
1st Lieut. 7/4/1863 (As of Co "G")
Promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant on 04 July 1863.
1863 August 15:
Transfers:
8/15/1863 from Company E to Company G
1863 August 29:
No. 2, Report, of Lieut. Col. William Lewis, Fifth Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Headquarters Fifth Pennsylvania Cavalry,
Near Williamsburg, August 29, 1863.
Lieutenant: I have the honor to report, in compliance with the order of
colonel commanding cavalry brigade, the following detailed account of the part
taken by my command in the late expedition:
The first day of the expedition being the 20th instant, a detachment of my
regiment, consisting of 254 men, was ordered on the advance, and furnished the
advance guard, consisting of 49 men, under the command of Capt. George J. Ker,
of Major Kleinz's battalion.
On the 27th instant, about 10 o'clock a. m.. nothing of importance having
occurred, the First New York Mounted Rifles took the advance, causing the
detachment of my regiment to furnish the rear guard.
On the evening of the 27th instant, at 7 o'clock, a detachment of 100 men.
under command of Major Kleinz. was sent from a point near Baltimore Store, by
order of Colonel Onderdonk. commanding cavalry brigade, to Long Bridge, which
point he reached, and returned without meeting- the enemy.
On the morning of the 28th instant, having bivouacked at Baltimore Store for
the night, the detachment of my regiment occupied the rear, furnishing the rear
guard, composed of detachments of Companies I and K, consisting of 45 men.
At half-past 10 o'clock, a. m., while halting near Slatersville, a picket
thrown out from the rear guard was fired upon by 4 or 5 who had stealthily
crept past the post in the dense woods surrounding the place.
The rear guard under command of Capt. George D. Hart, of Captain Stetson's
battalion—I having heard the firing—was ordered to charge up the road toward
New Kent Court-House, and hold the enemy in chock, in order to allow time for
preparations to meet an attack. He immediately proceeded to execute the order,
having but 25 men with him, the remainder being on picket in the vicinity.
At his outside picket post in that direction, he came upon what was
supposed to be either an advance guard or part of the enemy's cavalry,
numbering 25 or 30 men, who turned and fled as Captain Hart with his party,
with a yell, came down upon them at full speed, driving them before him.
He dashed ahead until lie arrived at the opening to the front and east of
New Kent Court-House, a distance of about 2 miles, when he saw immediately in
his front a force of the enemy's cavalry, numbering from 250 to UOO, in column
of platoons, charging down upon him and to the rescue of their advance guard.
Seeing his critical position ho immediately deployed his command as skirmishers
on the margin of the woods, where he was at the time, opening a severe fire
from carbines and pistols upon the approaching enemy. causing them to hesitate.
Just at this moment Major Kleinz, with 50 men. who I had ordered up to the
support of the advance guard, arrived and opened upon the enemy, who, being
unable to stand this galling fire, retired, leaving my command in possession of
the court-house and vicinity. At this time a battalion of the First New York
Mounted Rifles arrived on the ground, and the part of my regiment present was
ordered to retire.
The casualties were as follows:*
Those missing will probably return, as they were seen making their way
through the woods dismounted, toward our position.
The enemy's loss in killed was as follows: The major in command, 1
sergeant, and 1 private killed ; wounded. 8 men. This statement has been
corroborated by citizens of New Kent.
•Nominal list (omitted) shows 1 man killed, 2 men wounded, and 3 men
missing.
Both the officers and men of my command acted with great promptness and
courage, and deserve the plaudits of all. Very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
WM. LEWIS, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding.
Lieut, Frank Boudinot, A. A. A. G.
The War of the Rebellion: A compilation of the Official Records of the
Union ...
By United States. War Dept, Robert Nicholson Scott, Henry Martyn Lazelle,
George Breckenridge Davis
1863 December 15:
Promoted to Full Sergeant Major on 15 Dec 1863.
1864 April 07
Promotions:
2nd Lieut. 4/7/1864 (As of Co "E")
1864 May 02
Mustered out on 02 May 1864 at Yorktown, Virginia.
1864 June 2:
Elias C. Boudinot to W.P. Boudinot
Hos. of Reps
Richmond June 2 1864
Dear Brother,
.....I got a letter from Frank by flag of truce the other day--he wanted me
to meet him at City Point, but of course we couldn't do so, he gave no news of
himself--his writing looked like a writing masters--he had the downward stroke
very beautiful and his upward strokes were exceptionable.
note 31
This was Frank Boudinot, a younger brother of Elias C. and William P.
Boudinot. He did not return to Indian Territory when he finished his schooling
in the East but had remained in the North, as related in a previous footnote.
At the outbreak of the war, he enlisted in the Union army and served with
credit. It is a bit sad that he and Cornelius were not allowed to see each
other, for he was wounded in one of the last battles before Richmond, and died
from his wounds. He left a widow and a son Frank, who died in the early 1890's.
Both father and son were actors by profession.
note 31, Cherokee Cavaliers, Edward Everett Dale and Gaston Litton,
University of Oklahoma Press, Paperback edt., 1995. p. 170.
***Helen's Note: City Point, VA is between Richmond, VA and Yorktown, VA
near present day Appomattax Manor Park. During the Civil War City Point was the
headquarters of General Ulysses S. Grant during the Siege of Petersburg in 1864
and 1865. City Point overlooks the James and Appomattox Rivers.
1864 May:
***Helen's Note: It has been reported that Frank died from a fall from a
horse and also from heart disease as a result of injuries received during
battle. I have ordered his military and pension records and hopefully they will
shed more light on his death. I also hope to find out more about his wife,
Annie, and son, Frank, Jr.
Tombstone of Frank Brinsmade Boudinot
Washington Cemetery, Washington, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Photo: Helen Currie Davis, Thursday, September 30, 2010
