New Britain herald., 1918-01-14
Veteran Dentist Found Dead in
 Chair at kenSinSton Home
DISCOVERED BY DAUGHTER
Enlisted in Civil War at Age of If and Was Colonel of First Connecti- cut Regiment From 1890 to 1892 of Revolutionary Stock,

pr. Charles Burns Erickson, for over 4 0 years one of the leading dent ists in this city, and a veteran of the Civil war, expired suddenly this morn ing at his home in Kensington from a shock with which he was stricken some time in the night. His lifeless form was found seated in a chair near the fire side by his daughter Miss Josephine Erichson, when she arose about 1 o'clock. Early in the evening, pr. Erickson expressed a desire to sit up by the fire in preference to TO- tiring. He had been in i'll health for some time but yesterday he appeared to be in a cheerful state of mind. He is survived by a son Dr. Charles F. Erichson and the daughter mentioned above. His wife died about ten months ago. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Erwin Memorial chapel. Rev. pr. George w. c. Hill, pastor of the South Congregational church, will officiate.
 Charles Burns Erickson was born in New Haven, May IS, 1874, son of Abraham A and Maria How'd Erich son. He was of Danish Swedish stock. His father served faithfully in the Senlinol1 war in Florida and also in the Union army during Civil war in company 1, Eighth New Jersey Volun- teers. His mother was a native of East Hartford and descended from English stock, whose ancestors set tied in Branford. pr. Erickson traced his ancestry back to 1880, and on his mothers side four relatives partic- pated in the Revolutionary war.
 With this noble heritage in his veins, at the age of If years, Dr. TH.~ . A1.1 Jersey volunteers in August, 1861. He served a year in the conflict, sustain ing injuries and later he followed mechanical pursuits until January, 1864, when he entered the office of study dentistry.
 Made Colonel Of First Regiment.
 In August, 1865, Dr. Erichson en- listed as a private in Battery F. Con- nccticut National Guard, serving in all grades including captain. He re- ceiyed an honorable discharge in March, 1871 and on the re-organiza- ton and reduction of the Connecti- cut National Guard he re-entered tho states service as captain of Company E. This was in 1872. Hhe received an honorable discharge in October, 1883. Again in January, 1890, he an-. swered the call to service by enlist-' ing in Company D, First Regiment, and then signal hoDors were conferred on him. in April, 1890, when he was prom oted to be colonel of the Regi- ment Colonel Erichson rendered his resignation in January, 1892. He was placed on the retired list.
 Many Years a Dentist.
 After leaving the office of Dr. Dur ham, Dr. Erickson entered the office of Dr, S. Le G. Crane, acting as as sistant( to that well known practition- CT and remaining with him at n1e State street office, Hartford, alIil August, 1869. He purchased the pss5- mess of Dr. Crane, and with a branch office in this city ne conducted one of the most successful offices in Connect icut Tn 1S86 he entered into part nership with George o. Mclean. To- eating at Asylum street. Hartford. When Dr. c. F. Erichson entered den- tistrv his father took hin, into part nership under the firm name of Drs. c. R. and c. F. Erickson, conducting their office in this city.
 Dr. Frichson mad many fraternal affiliations among them being Gen. tennial lodge, A. F. & A. M. He was also past commander of Stanley Post, G. A R. and was a member of the Connecticut State Dental association
 Dr. Erichson was a familiar figure on the streets, due to his military bearing. He was an enthusiastic 11OrsemaD