This book provides a comprehensive and fascinating account of Major Ezra Beaman's life, including key events, documents, and public interests he was involved in. From his early years to his service in the Civil War, Major Beaman's story is one of determination, bravery, and resilience. This book is a must-read for history buffs and anyone interested in learning more about the people who shaped America's past. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.