Samuel Pingree's Story By flowofhistory Period: Jan 1, 1832 to Dec 31, 1922 Samuel Pingree's Life Aug 2, 1832 Samuel Pingree born May 31, 1857 Samuel Pingree graduates from Dartmouth College We don't know the exact date, but know he graduated in 1857. Jan 1, 1859 Samuel Pingree begins to practice law in Hartford, VT May 24, 1861 Samuel Pingree enlists with the 3rd VT, Co. F Apr 16, 1862 Samuel Pingree is severely wounded at the Battle of Lee's Mills. Battle of Lee's Mill May 8, 1864 Fought at Spotsylvania Spotsylvania Battlefield May 31, 1864 Fought at Cold Harbor Jul 27, 1864 Mustered out of the Civil War Oct 20, 1884 Elected Governor of Vermont Aug 17, 1891 Awarded the Medal of Honor Jun 21, 1922 Samuel Pingree died