1836 May 15 – The sixth child and third son, Franklin Brinsmade Boudinot 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.

Frank became an actor sometime between 1858-1859 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 http://FrankHamilton.org 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 http://FrankHamilton.org 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 http://FrankHamilton.org 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 http://FrankHamilton.org 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 http://FrankHamilton.org 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 http://FrankHamilton.org fh@FrankHamilton.org

May 1859: http://digital.library.okstate.edu/chronicles/v014/v014p295.html#fn39 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. 39 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. 40 39Daily Alta California, San Francisco, Monday, December 24, 1860, p. 1, col. 2. 40California 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 http://FrankHamilton.org 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 http://FrankHamilton.org 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 http://FrankHamilton.org 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 http://FrankHamilton.org 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 http://FrankHamilton.org 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 http://FrankHamilton.org 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 http://FrankHamilton.org 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 http://FrankHamilton.org 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 http://FrankHamilton.org 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 http://FrankHamilton.org 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 http://FrankHamilton.org 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 http://FrankHamilton.org 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 http://FrankHamilton.org 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 http://FrankHamilton.org 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 http://dmna.state.ny.us/historic/reghist/civil/rosters/cavalry/1stCavCW_Roster.pdf

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 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. http://books.google.com/books?ei=rT6xTMSzOcP68AbsvomdCQ&ct=result&dq=forte%20brachio%20opera&q=frank%20boudinot&id=CDALAAAAIAAJ&ots=A_5NIw2TQw&output=text&pg=PA192 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

Boudinot 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. http://books.google.com/books?pg=PA93&dq=frank+boudinot+opera&id=6r09AAAAYAAJ#v=onepage&q&f=false 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