Roster of the
24th Independent Battery New York Light Artillery
formerly
Company B, Rocket Battalion
The following rostor is provided by Conrad Bush, 24th NY Independent Battery Historian for the Civil War Plymouth Pilgrims Descendants Society and updated by Edward Boots. We would certainly be interested in receiving copies of soldier's records, letters, diaries, photos or family information and grave location to create the most complete database on these soldiers. Any additions, corrections or comments concerning this website should be directed to Edward Boots.
ADAMS, Abner - Private. Born 31 March 1838 in East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY, son of Myron & Fanny (Taylor) Adams. Enlisted & mustered in 30 Sep 62 at East Bloomfield, NY, a 24 year old Teacher. Discharged 20 Feb 63 at New Bern, NC by promotion to 2nd Lieutenant, 1st NC Union Volunteers, from which he was discharged 16 June 63 due to ill health. Married M. E. French 21 Oct 63 at Livingston, Columbia Co., NY. Enlisted again 19 Sept 64 in the 24th Battery at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY. Never joined regiment due to a disabling injury after re-enlistment. Whenever he was able, he was employed without compensation or subsistence as a Clerk in the 28th District Provost Marshall's Office at Rochester, NY. Mustered out 13 May 65 at Rochester, NY. Married Minerva French. Died 1908. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe Co., NY. Photo
AINSWORTH, Rufus C. - Sergeant. Born 1831 in NY, the son of Luther & Sally (Cropsey) Ainsworth. Enlisted 21 Oct 61 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY at age 30. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as a Sergeant. Mustered out 7 Nov 64 at New Bern, NC. Married Lida. Died 20 May 1900 in Pepin Co., Wisconsin. Buried in Arkansaw Memorial Cemetery. Headstone
AINSWORTH, William W. - Private. Born 1839 in Parma, NY, the son of Luther & Sally (Cropsey) Ainsworth. Enlisted 8 Oct 61 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY, a 22 year old Farmer. 6'2'' Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as a Private to serve three years. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA & Charleston, SC. Died 20 or 24 Sept 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea at Charleston Race Course Prison, SC. Re-interred in Beaufort National Cemetery, SC as an unknown. Name is listed on a tablet at Beaufort National Cemetery. Marked as AINSWORTH, W.
ALBURTY, Francis M. "Dub" - Corporal. Born 1839 in Perry, Wyoming Co., NY. Enlisted 1 Oct 61 at Perry, NY at age 22. Mustered in at Buffalo as a Private 7 Dec 61. Promoted 12 April 63 to Corporal. Reduced in rank, date not stated. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. On account of sickness was not present at the battle of Plymouth, NC. Promoted 2 Aug 64 to Corporal. Reduced in rank 10 Dec 64. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third Artillery. Discharged 6 July 65. Joined GAR Post 101 in Feb 1881 as a charter member. After the war, "Dub", as he was familiarly known, worked at his trade as a printer on the Perry Papers. In later years he was sexton of the Presbyterian church and died in his home across the street at 65 N. Main, Perry, NY. He died on 16 Feb 1910 and is buried in Hope Cemetery. His widow, Martha, died in 1933 at the age of 82. Obituary & Headstone
ALBURTY, William C. - Private. Born 1843 or 5 in Perry, Wyoming Co. NY, son of Peter & Nancy Alburty. Enlisted 22 Nov 61 at Perry, NY at the age of 16. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Served as Guidon. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. (Squad 21, 1st Mess) Died 24 Aug 1864 of Acute Dysentery in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 6698. Headstone | Cenotaph in Hope Cemetery, Perry, NY. Also borne as William Albuty and William Albert.
ALLEN, Zephaniah "Zeph" - Private. Born 11 April 1845 in Stockport, Cheshire Co., England, son of William & Maria (Adshed?) Allen. Enlisted 20 Sept 61 at Ticonderoga, Essex Co., NY, at age 19. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Exchanged 11 Dec 64 and joined for duty 20 April 65 at Coanjock Bridge, NC. Transferred 25 May 65 to Battery L, Third Artillery. Mustered out June 65. Lived in Whitehall, Washington Co., NY after the war.
ANDREWS, Mark - Sergeant. Born 24 Feb 1835 in Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, the son of Josiah & Lucy L. Andrews. Enlisted 21 Oct 61, at Perry, NY at age 26. Mustered in at Albany 7 Dec 61 as 1st Sergeant, but through some misunderstanding with the officers was reduced to the ranks. Discharged 29 Dec 62 to accept promotion to 1st Lieut. of Co. L, 10th Artillery. He also had subsequent service in the Twentieth Battery. Discharged 24 July 64. After his resignation he received an appointment in the Treasury Department at Washington, DC; an office he held thru several administrations. Address 1416 Rhode Island Ave, Washington, DC. Died 4 July 1901 in Washington, DC. Buried in Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, DC.
ANDRUS, Lemuel B. - Private. Born 1840 in Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, the son of Horatio N. & Elizabeth Ann (Easton) Andrus. Enrolled 25 Oct 61, at Perry, NY, at age 21. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Died 8 March 1862 of Confluent Small Pox at Kalorama General Hospital, Washington, DC. Buried in the U.S. Soldiers and Airman's Home National Cemetery, Washington, DC. Headstone Also listed as Lemuel ANDREWS.
ANSBACHER, Moses - Private. Jewish. Enlisted 7 Nov 61 at Albion, Orleans Co., NY, at age 19. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Discharged 22 Dec 62 in order to proceed to Germany to take charge of an estate which he had inherited.
ARMSTRONG, James H. - Private. Born in Middlebury, NJ. Enlisted 28 Aug 62 at Mount Morris, Livingston Co., NY, a 23 year old Gentleman. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Sick in the hospital at New Bern, NC during April & June 63. Discharged for Disability 3 July 63 at New Bern, NC.
ARMSTRONG, William - Private. Born 1842 in Westmoreland, NY. Enlisted 15 Oct 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 19 year old Farmer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth. Died 27 Oct 1864 of Scorbutus in the hospital at Andersonville, GA. Grave 11571. Headstone
ATWOOD, George S. - Private. Born 1844 in Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, the son of Elijah & Jane (Coffin) Atwood. Enlisted 26 Aug 62, at Perry, NY, at age 18. Mustered in at Buffalo 30 Aug 62. George was humorous, well read and exceedingly well liked. He enlisted without his father's consent. While stationed in the Park Barracks in NY City, his father called on him, abused him for enlisting and said he would get his discharge. His efforts failed and he then made the remark that he hoped George would be shot and never come back alive. George was captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 21, 3rd Mess) Died 29 August 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 7207. Headstone
BACHELDER, Benjamin Franklin - Corporal. Born 1842. Enlisted 27 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, at age 20. Mustered in at Buffalo 30 Aug 62 as a Private. Promoted 14 April 64 to Corporal. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 1st Mess) Admitted 23 June 64 to the prison hospital with Chronic Diarrhea and could have been saved if he had good shelter. It was thought he would recover as he was able to walk about and appeared strong on the day of his death, when he died of a congestive chill. He was of good Christian character and always kept his testament with him. Died 16 July 1864 of Congestive Fever at Andersonville, GA. Grave 3447. Headstone
BAILEY, David - Private. Enlisted 2 Sept 64 at Seneca, Seneca Co., NY, at age 28. Mustered in 15 March 65. Mustered out 9 May 65 at Elmira, NY.
BAKER, John - Private. Born 1826 in Perry, Wyoming Co., NY. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Perry, NY, at age 36. Mustered in at Buffalo 30 Aug 62. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 3rd Mess) Died 8 Sept 1864 of Pleuritis in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 8215. Headstone
BARKER, Gustavus Clark - Private. Born 15 July 1836 in Clarkson, NY, son of Moses S. & Amy (Williams) Barker. Enlisted 21 Oct 61 at Clarkson, Monroe Co., NY, a 25 year old Farmer. Mustered in at Buffalo 7 Dec 61 as a Corporal. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 as a Private. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Released 27 Feb 65. Married 31 March 1869 to Maria Louisa Board. Mustered out 6 July 65 at Rochester, NY. Lived at Clarkson Corners and Brockport, NY after the war. Also admitted to the Soldier Home at Bath, NY between 1905 & 1913. Died 21 March 1916 at Brockport, NY. Buried in High Street Cemetery, Brockport, NY. Photo, Obituary & Headstone
BARNES, Roswell H. "Uncle Barney" - Private. Born 1841 in Perry, Wyoming Co., NY. Enlisted 26 Aug 62 at Perry, NY, at age 21. Mustered in at Buffalo 30 Aug 62. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 21, 3rd Mess & Squad 25, 2nd Mess) Admitted 27 Aug to the prison hospital and died 15 Sept 1864 of Scorbutus. Grave 8821. Napoleon B. Neal wrote in his diary "Barnes died last night. I think he died while sleeping. I slept by his side and was surprised to find him gone when I awoke in the morning."
BARTLETT, Hartwell - Private. Born 1844, the son of Leonard & Maria (Merchant) Bartlett. Enlisted 27 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, at age 18. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 21, 1st Mess) Admitted 26 Aug to the prison hospital and died 5 Sept 1864 of Scorbutus & Diarrhea. Grave 7877. Headstone
BARTLEY, John B. - Private. Born in Palatine Bridge, Montgomery Co., NY. Enlisted 24 Nov 61 at Fort Plain, Montgomery Co., NY, at age 21. Mustered in at Albany 7 Dec 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Died at Florence and is buried as an unknown at Florence National Cemetery.
BEERS, Lester M. - Private. The son of Ambrose A. & Loretta (Brown) Beers. Enlisted 6 Dec 61 at New York City at age 20. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as a Private to serve three years. Died 14 June 1862 of Typhoid Fever at Academy General Hospital, New Bern, NC. Buried in New Bern, NC. Paul Bauer
BILLINGHAM, Ira S. - Private. Born about 1838, son of Thomas & Catharine Billingham. Enlisted 28 Nov 61 at Johnstown, NY, at age 22. Mustered in at Albany 7 Dec 61. Discharged for Disability 15 Aug 63 at New Bern, NC. He died 10 June 1865 at Broadalbin, Fulton Co., NY. Buried in Broadalbin-Mayfield Rural Cemetery.
BIRD, Henry Clay - Bugler. Born in NY City. Enlisted 6 Dec 61 at Tarrytown, Albany Co., NY, an 18 year old Clerk. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as a Private. Appointed Bugler prior to 30 April 63. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Became ill while on veteran's furlough. Discharged 22 Nov 64 at Roanoke Island, NC. Employed as a Watchmaker after the war in Tarrytown, NY. Also listed as BURD.
BIRDSALL, George - Gunner Corporal, 6th Detachment. Born 1842 in Armonk, Mount Pleasant, Westchester Co., NY. The youngest son of John H. and Eleanor Birdsall. Enlisted 12 Nov 61 at New York City at age 19, a Clerk. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 at Albany, NY as a Private to serve three years. Promoted 11 June 62 to Gunner Corporal; 1 Nov 63 to Sergeant, reduced to Private (date not stated). Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC and promoted to Gunner Corporal. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 7, 3rd Mess) He was detailed in the hospital. (Squad H, Mess N) Paroled 28 April 65 at Jacksonville, FL. Reported to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD on 16 May 65. Mustered out to date 16 May 65 at New York City. After the war he came home and married Jennie Amelia VanTassel on 15 May 1867 in Tarrytown & had eight children. Following the war he went into the mercantile business with his brother Thomas Birdsall (veteran of the 127th NY) and their business known as "T & G Birdsall's" was located on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. and Beekman Ave., North Tarrytown, Albany Co., NY. Died 13 May 1908. Buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Westchester Co., NY. Herbert R. Birdsall
BLAKE, Willard D. - Private. Married 14 Oct 1860 to Julia Gertrude Lee? in Beloit, Rock Co., Wisconsin. Erroneously enrolled as James Blake. Enrolled 24 Feb 64 at Gainesville, Wyoming Co., NY at age 27. Mustered in 24 March 64. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 1st Mess) Admitted 26 May 64 to the prison hospital with Diarrhea. Died 12 July 1864 of "sunstroke" at Andersonville, GA. Grave 3231. Headstone
BLOOD, William A. - Private. Born in Tecumseh, Michigan, son of Ezra & Alzina Blood. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Mount Morris, Livingston Co., NY. Mustered in at Buffalo 30 Aug 62, a 22 year old Farmer. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Died 2 Oct 1864 at Florence and is buried as an unknown at the Florence National Cemetery.
BOIES, Edwin Lorenzo - Private. Born 8 Jan 1836 in Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, son of John G. and Elizabeth (Benjamin) Boies. From Moscow, NY. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, at age 26. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Discharged for Disability (heart disease) 4 March 63 at New Bern, NC. Died 3 Dec 1926 at Mt. Morris, Livingston Co., NY. Buried in Leicester Cemetery. Also borne as BORIS & BOISE.
BRAYTON, Rufus - Private. Born 1819 in Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, son of Jonathan F. & Eunice (Allen) Brayton. Married 13 Aug 1843 to Clarissa Hoag at Columbus, Chenango Co., NY. Enlisted 27 Aug 62 at Perry, NY, at age 43. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Rufus had the distinction of being the tallest and largest man in the battery and known as "Our Infant." He was always afflicted with some malady, until he was so changed he was hardly recognizable. He died suddenly 14 April 1863 of Pneumonia at the Post Hospital, Plymouth, NC.
BROOKS, John A. - Private. Born 22 March 1844 in Addison, NY, son of Erastus & Jane Eliza (Dolph) Brooks. From Mosco, NY. Enlisted 28 Aug 62 at Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, an 18 year old Clerk. Mustered in at Buffalo 30 Aug 62. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. He was a quiet, faithful fellow who stood exposure and suffering better than most, but died on or about 1 Dec 1864 at Florence. Buried as an unknown at Florence National Cemetery. Memorial Headstone at Maple Cemetery, Addison, NY.
BROWN, George - Private. Enlisted & mustered in 8 Oct 64 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY at age 21. Joined the battery 16 Dec 64 at Roanoke Island, NC. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, 3d NY Artillery.
BROUGHTEN, Floyd - Private. Enlisted 3 Oct 61. Discharged May 1862 for physical disability. He was an engineer in the ambulance corps.
BROUGHTEN, Harrison - Private. Born 22 Feb 1840 in Geauga Co., Ohio. Enrolled 25 Sept 62. Discharged 17 Jan 63 for physical disability at Hammond, MD but afterwards enrolled in Co. D, 2nd Mounted Rifles. Died 10 June 1921 at Kissimmie, FL. Buried in Rose Hill Cemetery.
BUCK, Robert John - Private. Born 1824 in Hadley, Saratoga Co., NY. Enlisted 3 Oct 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, at age 37. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Engineer of the Ambulance. Discharged for Disability 31 Dec 62 at New York City. Enlisted again 1 Jan 64 in Co. E, 2nd New York Mounted Rifles. Died 19 Oct 1902. Buried in the G.A.R. Section at Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, NY.
BUCKLEY, Charles E. - Sergeant. Born 1845 in New York; the son of John R. & Abigail (Ridley) Buckley. Enlisted & mustered in 15 Feb 64 at Castile, Wyoming Co., NY at age 19. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 3rd Mess) Admitted 5 July 64 to the prison hospital with Acute Diarrhea. Died 10 July 1864 of Typhus Fever in the hospital at Andersonville, GA. Grave 3115. Headstone | Cecilia Barton-Murrah Rank needs verified.
BUCKLEY, William Eugene - Private. Born 18 March 1846 in Washington Co., New York; the son of John R. & Abigail (Ridley) Buckley. Enlisted & mustered in 15 Feb 64 at Castile, Wyoming Co., NY at age 18. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Prisoner at Andersonville, GA and Charleston & Florence, SC. Paroled from Florence 6 Dec 64 at Charleston, SC. Reported 15 Dec 64 to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. Mustered out 13 July 65 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY. William worked as a farmer as a young man, then later worked as a carpenter. Married 9 Sept 1866 in Perry, Wyoming Co., NY to Mary E. Piper (sister of Albert & George Piper of the 24th Battery). William died 5 Jan 1932 at Union, Cass Co., Iowa. Buried in Atlantic Cemetery. Headstone | Cecilia Barton-Murrah
BULLOCK, Robert R. - Sergeant. Born Feb 1836 in NY. Enlisted 21 Oct 61 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY at age 25. Mustered in at Buffalo 7 Dec 61. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Prisoner at Andersonville, GA and Charleston & Florence, SC. Released from Florence 10 Dec 64 at Charleston, SC. Paroled 16 Dec 64. Mustered out 13 July 65 at Rochester, N.Y. Married 1875 to Fannie E. Winship. After the war was a farmer at North Parma, Monroe Co., NY. Died 3 July 1906. Buried in Brighton Cemetery, Rochester, NY. Headstone
BUTTON, James H. - Private. Born 1838 in NY, son of James & Elsey Button. Enlisted 30 Aug 62 from Leicester, Livingston Co., NY at age 24. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 at Buffalo, NY. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 3rd Mess) Died 15 August 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 5805. Headstone Memorial Marker in Leicester Cemetery. Also borne as John H. Button & Britton.
CADY, Aaron Lester - Captain. Born 20 Feb 1836 in New York. Married 14 April 1858 to Mary Allen in Monroe Co., NY. Enrolled 5 Oct 61 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY on at age 25. Mustered in 26 Oct 61 as 2nd Lieut., but commissioned 9 Dec 61 as 1st Lieut. with rank back to muster in date. Promoted 13 June 63 to Captain. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Macon & Savannah, GA & Charleston, SC. Escaped 13 Oct 64 from a train while enroute to Columbia, SC from Charleston. Escape date also listed as 5 Oct 64. Reached the Union lines at Strawberry Plains, TN. Reported to Camp Parole, MD on 29 Dec 64. Discharged 13 Jan 65. Died 8 Nov 1865 of Phthises Pulmenalis at Waterford, Orleans Co., NY. Buried in High Street Cemetery, Brockport, Monroe Co., NY. Photo | Headstone | John Allen
CALHOUN, George W. - Corporal. Born in Rockland, NY. Enlisted 5 Sept 64 at Albany, Albany Co., NY, a 43 year old Engineer. Mustered in 9 Sept 64 as a Private. Promoted to Corporal on 10 Dec 64. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery.
CALKINS, James - Private. Cook. Born 1840 in Perry, Wyoming Co., NY. Enlisted 28 Aug 62 at Perry, NY, at age 22. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 3rd Mess) Admitted 29 May 64 to the prison hospital with Intermittent Fever. While there his health improved and fearing he would be sent back into the stockade planned an escape with several others including J. W. Merrill. Merrill spent several days obtaining medicines and supplies that they would surely need in the swamp. They got away at night but in a day or two were brought back to camp. Calkins had little mercy on the rebels and stole everything in the line of chickens, etc. that he could lay his hands on. Friends state Calkins later died in the hospital at Florence, SC. Buried in Florence National Cemetery, Florence, SC as an Unknown.
CAULTEAUX, Paul - Artificer. Born 1828 in Belgium. Enlisted 28 Aug 62 at Perry, NY, a 34 year old Blacksmith. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 as a Private. "His broken French-English jargon was either a sport or a terror to his mates." Appointed Artificer on 1 Jan 64. "One of the busiest men in camp when gun carriages were to be repaired." Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Lost track of at Andersonville. Some said he went to work for the rebels at Charleston, SC. Adjutant Generals records indicated he was transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third Artillery. Also borne as CALTEAUX.
CAMP, George - Corporal. Enlisted 31 March 64 at Mount Morris, Livingston Co., NY at age 24. Mustered in 1 April 64 as a Private. Promoted to Corporal, 21 Oct 64. Reduced to the ranks, 10 Dec 64. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Prior service in 1st U.S. Artillery.
CAMP, William S. - Lieutenant. Born 1840 in Mount Morris, Livingston Co., NY. Enrolled 30 Aug 61 at Perry, NY, a 22 year old Clerk. Mustered in as a Private. Promoted to Sergeant 1 Nov 62; Quartermaster Sgt. 1 Nov 63 and promoted to 1st Lieut. 6 Feb 65 to replace George Hastings, resigned. On 23 Feb 65 assumed command of the battery at Fort Foster on Roanoke Island, NC. On 25 May 65 he transferred the remnant of the 24th to the 3rd Art. in Co. L. Mustered out 29 May 65 at New Bern, NC with rank from 28 Dec 64. Following the war he lived in Lockport. NY.
CANFIELD, Sherman Dwight - Private. Born 26 Oct 1840 in OH, son of Sherman Bond & Sarah Canfield. Enlisted & mustered in 20 Sept 62 at New Hartford, Oneida Co., NY at age 21. Discharged 21 May 63 at Plymouth, NC, for promotion to 1st Lieutenant, 145th New York Volunteers. Commissioned 13 Aug 63 as 1st Lieut. of Co. A at Kelly's Ford, VA. Mustered out 23 Jan 64. Worked as a Librarian at the Soldier's & Sailor's Home in Erie Co., OH. Died 20 March 1926 in Erie Co., OH. Buried in Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky, Erie Co., OH.
CANTWELL, Robert - Private. Enlisted 2 Sept 64 at Seneca, Seneca Co., NY at age 21. Mustered in 21 March 65. Mustered out 9 May 65 at Elmira, NY.
CARNAHAN, Charles - Private. Born in Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, son of Elijah & Catherine (Dingman?) Carnahan. Enlisted 17 Dec 63 at Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, a 20 year old Cooper. Mustered in 5 Jan 64. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 21, 1st Mess) Died 11 Sept 1864 of Scorbutus in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Also borne as Charnahan. Grave 8470.
CARNAHAN, William C. - Private. Born 31 July 1845 in Caledonia, Livingston Co., NY, son of Elijah & Catherine (Dingman?) Carnahan. Enlisted 28 Aug 62 at Leicester, NY, at age 18. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 16, 2nd Mess) Admitted 28 June 64 with Pneumonia to the prison hospital. Returned to the stockade 3 Sept 64. Paroled 26 Nov 64 at Savannah, GA. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third Artillery. He said "Of all the 22 who came up from Leicester, A. T. Ferguson and I were the only 2 to return. My brother was with me and we parted [at Andersonville] on Sept. 10, 1864. He died outside the Andersonville stockade, starved to death. He was unable to walk and I was carried on pillow and blanket to see him. They kept moving us from one place to another as Sherman began coming along. We left Millen prison at night and Sherman was there in the morning. We were paroled at Savannah, Ga." William died 8 Nov 1922 at Mount Pleasant, Isabella Co., MI. Buried in Riverside Cemetery. Headstone
CASSINS, John S. - Private. Not on any muster roll. Possible 2nd NC soldier. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 42, 1st Mess) Admitted 28 June 64 to the prison hospital with Pneumonia. Died 29 June 1864 and buried in Grave 2643.
CHADBOURNE, Henry - Private. Born 22 Nov 1825 in Leicestershire, England, son of Samuel & Elizabeth (Tabor) Chadbourne. Married 1 Aug 1847 Julia M. Andrews at South Wales, Erie Co., NY. Enrolled 28 Aug 62 at China, Delaware Co., NY, a 36 year old Mechanic. Mustered in 30 Sept 62 at Buffalo, NY. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 3rd Mess) Admitted 29 May 64 to the prison hospital with Dysentery. Died 18 June 1864 due to Intermittent Fever at Andersonville, GA. Grave 2157. Headstone. Julia re-married 20 Sept 1866 to James F. Telford.
CHAPIN, William Elliott - Private. Born 10 Aug 1825 in NY City, son of Julius & Mary (Janshen) Chapin. Married Mercy Hinckley Jackson. Enlisted & mustered in 30 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, at age 37 from China, NY. Shortly after joining the battery he was taken ill and sent to the hospital. During his convalescence he proved to be such a good nurse he continued to work in the hospital. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third Artillery. Shortly after the war he went west. In 1872 his address was LaSalle, IL. He died 15 May 1901 at La Grange, IL. Buried in Oakwood Cemetery, LaSalle, IL. Headstone
CHAPMAN, John - Wagoner. Born 1836 in Bath, NY. Enlisted 21 Nov 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 25 year old Farmer. Mustered in as a Private 7 Dec 61. Appointed Wagoner prior to 30 April 63. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Deserted 9 April 64 while on veteran furlough.
CLARK, Charles A. - Sergeant. Born 1841 in Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, son of Edward P. & Jemima Clark. Enlisted 1 Oct 61 at Perry, NY, a 20 year old Student. Mustered in 7 Dec 62 as 1st Corporal. Promoted 1 June 62 to Sergeant. Re-enlisted 1 January 64 at Plymouth, NC. Discharged 5 April 64 to accept promotion. Was commissioned 2nd Lieut. in the 16th NY Artillery, but on account of illness was unable to accept. He remained in Perry until Jan 1865 when he was commissioned 2nd Lieut. in the 20th Battery with duty on Governor's Island and promoted to 1st Lieut. in May 1865. Following the war he was with the U.S. Telegraph Co. Then entered the service of the North-American Life Insurance Co. of NY. At the opening of the war, Clark, J. W. Merrill and Charles Dolbeer were the 3 society lions of the younger set and it was due to their influence that many of Perry's finest enlisted. Clark was a close friend of J. W. Merrill and it was do doubt due to Merrill's influence that he obtained lucrative practices in the Telegraph and Insurance Co's. He lived in the home at 55 N. Main St. Clark died 11 Aug 1907 in the Soldiers Home in Togus, ME. Buried in Togus National Cemetery. Headstone
CLUTE, Henry "Hank" V. - Private. Born in Cranesville, NY, son of Jacob N. & Jane (Veeder) Clute. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, a 21 year old Broom Maker. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 at Buffalo, NY. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 3rd Mess) Admitted 25 May 64 to the prison hospital with Febris Typhoides. Died 31 May 1864 of Anasarca in the hospital at Andersonville, GA. Grave 1497. Headstone. Also borne as William V. Clute.
COMSTOCK, Abel W. - Private. Born 1841 in East Pike, NY. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 21 year old Farmer. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. At the Battle of Plymouth, NC an ammunition wagon exploded, a fragment struck him in the thigh wounding him badly. He was taken to the hospital and died shortly after the battle on 9 May 1864 at Plymouth, NC. Buried in New Bern National Cemetery, New Bern, NC. Grave 974 Headstone Also borne as Abe W. Comstock.
COOK, Harlo - Private. Enlisted 26 Oct 61 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY, a 23 year old Farmer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Discharged for Disability 30 Jan 63 at New Bern, NC.
CORBIN, Benjamin Franklin - Sergeant. Gunner. Born at Parma, Monroe Co., NY, son of Whitman & Clarissa (Church) Corbin. Enlisted 23 Nov 61 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY, a 25 year old Farmer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as a Private. Sick Oct 63 at Hammond Hospital, Beaufort, NC. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC & promoted to Corporal. Promoted 14 April 64 to Sergeant. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 2nd Mess) Died 9 June 1864 of Dysentery & Chronic Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave 1778. Headstone
CORKWELL, John - Private. Born 5 Dec 1830 in Hertfordshire, England. Enlisted 27 Sept 64 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, a 33 year old Farmer from Clarkson, NY. Mustered in 27 Sept 64. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65 at Syracuse, NY. Died 22 April 1901. Buried in Steele Cemetery, Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska. Also borne as CORKELL & CORKALL.
COWELL, James - Corporal. Enlisted 26 April 62 at Washington, DC at age 30. Mustered in 21 May 62 as a Private at New Bern, NC. Promoted to Corporal on 10 Dec 64. Mustered out 22 May 65 at New Bern, NC. Also borne as COWAN & COWEN.
CROOKER, William W. - 1st Sergeant. Born July 1838 at York, NY. Enrolled 3 Oct 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 24 year old Clerk. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as a Sergeant. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64. Promoted to 1st Sgt. 14 April 64. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad H, Mess N) At Andersonville had charge of the hospital where he did all he could to relieve the suffering. He always bitterly recounted the treatment of our men in the stockade and blamed our government as much as theirs. Paroled 21 April 65 at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Reported 27 April 65 to Benton Barracks, MD. Sent to Annapolis, MD 6 May 65. Transferred 28 May 65 to the 3rd NY Artillery. Commissioned Captain 28 Jan 65 with rank from 10 Jan 65. After the war visited the southern states. He married 24 May 1867 to Susan A. Rutledge. Settled in Jefferson, IN. Died about 1916. Probably buried with his wife and children at Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Jeffersonville, IN.
CROOKS, J. - Name appears on rolls, but nothing is known about him.
CROSBY, Morton - Private. Born 30 March 1841 at Sardinia, Erie Co., NY, son of Hiram & Susan Maria (Jackman) Crosby. Enlisted 24 Oct 61 or 2 Feb 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 21 year old Farmer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 2nd Mess) Admitted 26 June 64 to the prison hospital with Febris Typhoides. Died 14 July 1864 of Typhus Fever at Andersonville, GA. Grave 3324. Headstone.
CROUNSE, George Adam - Private. Born 11 Dec 1843 at Guilderland, Albany Co., NY, son of Philip Henry & Elizabeth (Ward) Crounce. Married 1 Jan 1861 to Susan Reader at Painted Post, NY. Enlisted 21 Nov 61 at Albany, Albany Co., NY, a 19 year old Farmer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 34, 2nd Mess) Died 20 June 1864 of Chronic Dysentery in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 2273. Headstone. Marked as CRAUSE. Wife Susan "Cross" applied for a pension at Knoxville, Tioga Co., PA. Tom Crounse
CULVER, Alpha Ledran - Private. Born about 1846 in Pike, Wyoming Co., NY, son of James & Cordelia Culver. Enlisted 28 Aug 62 at Gainesville, Wyoming Co., NY, an 18 year old Farmer. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 21, 1st Mess & Squad 40, 1st Mess) Died 28 July 1864 of Acute Diarrhea in the hospital at Andersonville, GA. Grave 4119. Headstone
CUSICK, Hiram George - Private. Born 7 July 1838 in Clarkson, Monroe Co., NY, son of Peter & Maria Cusik. Enlisted 1 Dec 61 in Co. E, 2nd WI Infantry. Wounded 17 Sept 62 at Antietam, MD. Discharged for Disability 26 Dec 62. Enlisted & mustered in 10 Oct 64 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, a 26 year old Farmer. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65 at Portsmouth Grove, RI. Married in 1866 to Lucy A. Mead in Genesee Co., MI. Died 1 June 1890 and buried in Maple Valley Cemetery, Osceola Co., MI. Headstone. Also listed as CUSSICK.
CYPHER, George W. - Private. Born 12 August 1840 in NY. Enlisted & mustered in 29 Sept 64 at Kingston, Ulster Co., NY, a 25 year old Blacksmith. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65. Married to Harriet Edwina Kemp. Died 31 Dec 1924 at McCutcheonville, Wyandot Co., OH. Buried in Methodist Cemetery, Seneca Co., OH. Bio
DAVIS, Oruan - Private. Born in Monroe Co., NY. Enlisted 17 Dec 63 at Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, a 21 year old Miller. Mustered in 5 Jan 64. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA & Charleston, SC. Died 18 Sept 1864 of Disease at Charleston, SC.
De WERNER, Carl Frederick Wilhelm - Appointed 2nd Lieutenant, Co. B, Rocket Battalion; subsequently the 24th Battery. Resigned 31 May 62. Not commissioned 2nd Lieutenant.
DOLAND, Thomas - Private. Born in Buffalo, NY. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Sep 64 at Le Roy, Genesee Co., NY, a 20 year old Laborer. No further record. Also borne as DELAND.
DOLBEER, Charles Hendricks - 2nd Lieutenant. Born 22 Jan 1841 in Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, the the son of William Dolbeer born 1810, Lt. Colonel and Colonel of the 161st Regt. N.Y.S. in 1834 and 1835. Enrolled 25 Aug 62 at Batavia, NY, a 21 year old Bookkeeper. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 at Buffalo, NY as a Private. Joined the Battery at Newport Barracks, NC on 25 Sept 62. Promoted to 1st Sgt. 1 Nov 62 and Orderly Sergeant on 4 Nov 62. Reduced 6 Jan 63. Commissioned 2nd Lieut. 23 June 63, with rank from 13 June 63. Discharged 21 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. After returning home from the army he resumed his occupation as a bookkeeper. He joined the John P. Robinson GAR Post # 101 on 7 March 1892. He eventually conducted a coal business in Perry for some years and then returned to Batavia where he died 26 Dec 1916. He was buried on the family lot in Hope Cemetery in Perry. Headstone
DURYEE, George E. - Private. Brother of Joseph. Born 2 Feb 1840 in New York City, NY, son of Cornelius & Ann Duryee. Enlisted 21 Nov 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, at age 21. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. He deserted 19 April 62 with his brother & Grisewood. Delivered himself 17 March 63 to Capt. Sturgeon, Mustering Officer, at Buffalo, NY. Returned 15 July 63 to the Company. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA, Charleston, SC and possibly Florence, SC. Released 5 Dec 64 at Charleston, SC. In the hospital at Annapolis, MD from 31 Dec 64 to at least Feb 65. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third Artillery. Discharged 8 July 65 at Rochester, NY. He was home ill for a long time as the result of his experiences. Died 28 Oct 1926 at Centerville, Turner Co., SD. Buried in Riverview Cemetery. Headstone. Also listed as DURYEA.
DURYEE, Joseph - Private. Brother of George. Born about 1843, son of Cornelius & Ann Duryee. Enlisted 22 Nov 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY at age 21. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. He deserted in May 1862 with his brother & Grisewood. Discharged for Disability 16 May 63 at Convalescent Camp, VA. Admitted between 1902 & 1906 to the National Soldiers Home, Bath, NY with a residence of Long Island City, NY and occupation of Moulder. Also listed as DURYEA.
EASTWOOD, Edwin M. - Private. Born 21 Oct 1837 at New Hudson, NY, son of Daniel & Lucinda Minerva (Perry) Eastwood. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Mount Morris, Livingston Co., NY, a 24 year old Farmer. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. (Squad 22, 3rd Mess) In Andersonville he declined rapidly in health. He sent little keepsakes home by J. W. Merrill. Admitted 25 July 64 to the prison hospital. Died 31 July 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea in the hospital at Andersonville, GA. Grave 4410. Headstone Also borne as Edward M. Eastwood. Memorial Headstone at Riverview Cemetery, Mount Morris, NY.
FALL, George - Colored Cook. Enrolled & mustered in 10 July 63 at Plymouth, NC. Discharged 12 Oct 63 due to being an excess.
FARRALL, Philemon C. - Private. Born 1848 in Clarkson, NY, son of Dennis & Harriett Elvira (Allen) Farrall. Enlisted & mustered in 24 March 64 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, an 18 year old Farmer. Escaped capture on 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. "Found at the mouth of Roanoke river." Sick Aug 64 in the hospital at Roanoke Island, NC. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Discharged 7 July 65. Died 1869 and buried in High Street Cemetery, Brockport, NY. Headstone. Also listed as FARRELL.
FERGUSON, Andrew T. - Bugler. Born in Perry, NY. Enlisted 28 Aug 62 at Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, a 34 year old Carriage Maker. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 as a Private. Promoted 11 Oct 62 to Corporal & Gunner. Sick Oct 63 in the hospital at Beaufort, NC. Reduced, date not stated. Appointed Bugler. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA; Charleston & Florence, SC. Paroled 6 Dec 64 from Florence at Charleston, SC. Reported 22 Dec 64 to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. He was sent home on a furlough for 3 months. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third Artillery. Discharged 7 July 65 at Syracuse, NY. After the war made his home in Cuylerville and resumed his profession of teaching dancing and deportment. Died 16 Dec 1874 of Heart Disease at Rochester, NY and buried in Mount Hope Cemetery. Headstone. Also borne as FERGESSON.
FERRIN, Josiah F. - Private. Born 1840 in China, NY. Enlisted 22 Oct 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 21 year old Miller. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 2nd Mess) Admitted 3 June 64 to the prison hospital with Acute Dysentery. Returned to the stockade. Supposedly escaped from Andersonville on 9 July 64 along with James Calkins of the 24th & John Burgoin of the 88th IL. Captured by bloodhounds a week later. Transferred to Charleston and then to Florence, SC. Transferred 8 Dec 64 from Florence and sent by rail to Charleston, SC for parole. Reported 10 Jan 65 to Annapolis, MD. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third Artillery. Discharged 18 July 65. Married 2 Nov 1865 to Helen M. Cheney. Died 19 Sept 1896 in Holland, Erie Co., NY and buried in Holland Cemetery. Headstone. Also borne as Joseph FERRINE.
FILBIN, John - Private. Born 1840 in Ireland, son of Michael & Margaret Filbin. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 22 year old Laborer. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Was a strong man and a hard worker. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Died 4 Oct 1864 at Florence, SC. Buried as an Unknown in the Florence National Cemetery.
FINNIGAN, Dennis - Private. Born about 1841 in Ireland. Arrived with his parents 18 Sept 1850 at New York from Liverpool, England on the ship Cambridge. Enlisted & mustered in 30 March 64 at Warsaw, Wyoming Co., NY, a 22 year old Farmer. Sick Aug 64 in the hospital at Roanoke Island, NC. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Discharged 7 July 65 at Syracuse, NY. Admitted off and on starting in 1909 to the National Soldiers Home, Bath, NY, where he died 15 Dec 1930 of Aortic Stenosis. Buried in the National Home Cemetery. Headstone.
FITCH, Charles Wesley - Private. Born 13 June 1843 in Perry, NY, son of Elias & Fanny Fitch. Enlisted 26 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, at age 18. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. "A pleasant, sociable comrade." Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 3rd Mess) Died 4 Aug 1864 of Acute Diarrhea & Pneumonia at Andersonville, GA. Grave 4819. Headstone
FITZGERALD, Thomas - Private. Born in NYC, son of John & Elizabeth Fitzgerald. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, at age 19. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 21, 1st & 2nd Mess) Died 22 Aug 1864 of Acute Diarrhea in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 6453. Headstone
FITZPATRICK, Pierce - Private. Enlisted 16 Nov 61 at Albany, Albany Co., NY at age 26. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Re-enlisted Jan 64. Killed 20 April 1864 at Plymouth, NC at the extreme left of the line. "While running the gun up a groove Fitzpatrick shot through the head." Also borne as Pierre.
FLYNN, James - Corporal. Enlisted 21 Oct 61 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY at age 21. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as a Private. Sick Oct 63 in Hammond Hospital, Beaufort, NC. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Promoted to Corporal. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 26, 2nd Mess) Died 10 Sept 1864 of Scorbutus in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 8378. Headstone
FOSTER / FROST, Henry - Private. Born in Baltimore, MD. Enlisted under the alias of Henry Frost. Enlisted 24 Feb 64 at Brooklyn, NY, a 19 year old Engineer. Mustered in 10 March 64 at Riker's Island, NY. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Paroled 11 Dec 64 from the Florence Stockade at Charleston, SC onboard the steamer Verona. Reported 19 Dec 64 to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. Furloughed from 24 Dec to 25 Jan 65. On the way home he contracted Typhoid Fever and taken to Camden Street Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Mustered out 13 May 65 at Baltimore, MD. Married 25 July 1865 to Mary at New Berlin, Union Co., PA. Died 16 June 1906 or 11 June 1916. Buried in Loudon Park National Cemetery, Baltimore, MD. Section NS Grave 272.
GALUSHA, Jonas Edward - Private. Born 1839 at Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, son of Joseph & Elizabeth (Fisk) Galusha. Married 18 Sept 1862 to Mary Stone at Shaftsbury, VT. Enrolled 28 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 23 year old Farmer. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 at Buffalo, NY. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled 30 Nov 64 at Savannah, GA. Died 19 Dec 1864 of Diarrhea at U.S. General Hospital, Annapolis, MD. Buried or memorial in Waite Cemetery, Shaftsbury, VT. Headstone
GOODHUE, Dallas M. - Private. Born 20 March 1844 at Wheatland, Monroe Co., NY; the son of George W. & Martha (Gillman) Goodhue. Enlisted & mustered in 30 Sept 64 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, a 19 year old Farmer. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65. Died 20 May 1920 at the Soldiers Home Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI. Buried in the Veterans Home Cemetery. Headstone
GOULD, Willard or William - Private. Born 1841 at Leicester, NY. Enlisted 8 Sept 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 21 year old Farmer. Mustered in 10 Sept 62. Sick Oct 62 in the hospital at Morehead City, NC. Sick Aug 63 in the Hammond Hospital, Beaufort, NC. Discharged for Disability 21 Aug 64 at Wards General Hospital, Newark, NJ.
GRAHAM, George Wallace - 2nd Lieutenant. Born 16 Oct 1839 at Crown Point, Essex Co., NY. Enlisted 15 Oct 61 at Crown Point, NY, at age 22. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Commissioned 2nd Lieut. 9 Dec 61 with rank from 7 Dec 61. Transferred 24 Dec 63 to Co. E, 3d NY Cavalry. Then transferred to the 1st NC Cavalry. After the war was appointed Captain of the 10th US Cavalry. Brevet Major. Gunned down 12 Oct 1875 at Rosita, Custer Co., Colorado. Photo & Bio. There is a book about him titled Not a Soldier, But a Scoudrel by Heidi M. Crabtree.
GRANT, William Murray - Private. Born 3 Sept 1832 at Leicester, NY, son of William & Julia A. (Gorham) Grant. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 29 year old Blacksmith. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. The southern climate did not agree with him and he was in poor health for a long time. Died 14 Sept 1863 of Diarrhea at Plymouth, NC. His remains were sent home from Plymouth to Leicester, NY. Buried in Leicester Cemetery. Headstone
GREEN, Lawrence - Private. Born 1840 in Beekmantown, Clinton Co., NY. Enlisted 4 Jan 64 at Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, a 24 year old Boatman. Mustered in 23 Jan 64. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65.
GRIFFITH, Albert - Private. Artificer. Born 1830 in Perry, NY. Brother of Charles. Married 18 Aug 1857 to Murlinda Rilyea at Castile, Wyoming Co., NY. Enrolled 27 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 32 year old Mechanic. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 at Buffalo, NY. While erecting sheds and barracks at New Bern, NC his practical knowledge of building was invaluable. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 21, 3rd Mess) J. W. Merrill & Henry C. Page confirmed that he died 9 July 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave 3101. Headstone. Murlinda had a Common Law marriage with Charles Gay in 1873 which threatened her pension. Her pension file is an interesting read.
GRIFFITH, Charles R. - Sergeant. Born 1839 in Perry, NY. Brother of Albert. Enlisted 1 Oct 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 22 year old Mechanic. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as a Corporal. Promoted to Sergeant 4 Nov 62. Reduced 14 April 63. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. He seemed to have little hope after capture and believed he would never return alive. Died 31 Dec 1864 at Florence, SC. Buried in the Florence National Cemetery as an Unknown.
GRISEWOOD, John "Thomas" - Private. Enlisted 22 Nov 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, at age 22. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Deserted 15 Dec 61 while on furlough. Merrill's History of the 24th Battery says- "While in Washington he and the Duryee boys deserted and he is reported to have gone to California." Although the records carry the name as "Tom" his old neighboring farmer friends claim his name was "John." Roy Grisewood
HALLEDAY, George - Private. Enlisted & mustered in 8 Oct 64 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY at age 24. No further record.
HARDEN, James - Corporal. Enlisted as a Private 13 Aug 62 from Java, Wyoming Co., NY. Promoted to Corporal in 1864. Discharged 30 June 65.
HARMON, John C. - Private. Born at Barre, Orleans Co., NY. Enlisted & mustered in 30 Sept 64 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, an 18 year old Farmer. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Also borne as HARMOND.
HARRINGTON, Michael - Private. Enlisted 9 Nov 61 at Clarkson, Monroe Co., NY at age 42. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Discharged for Disability 5 June 62 at New Bern, NC.
HART, Charles - Private. Date and place of enlistment and muster in not stated. Joined Battery 12 Oct 64 at Roanoke Island, NC. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65.
HASTINGS, Frederick Emmons - 1st Lieutenant. Born 27 Aug 1841 in Mt. Morris, NY, son of George & Mary Catharine (Seymour) Hastings. Enrolled 1 Oct 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, at age 20. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as a Private. Commissioned 17 June 62 as 2nd Lieut. with rank from 2 June 62. After Cady's promotion to Captain, he was commissioned 23 June 63 to 1st Lieut. with rank from 13 June 63. Mustered out 21 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Brevet Captain NY Volunteers and Major U.S. Volunteers. After the war he went into the Dry Goods mercantile business in Mt. Morris, NY. Married about 1868 to Ruth Martindale. Railroad Clerk in 1900 at Little Rock, AR. Died 11 Feb 1920 of Influenza & Pneumonia at Austin, TX. Buried in Oakwood Cemetery. Headstone
HASTINGS, George Seymour - 1st Lieutenant. Born 24 Sept 1836 in Mt. Morris, NY, son of George & Mary Catharine (Seymour) Hastings. Graduated Hamilton College in 1857. In 1861 moved from Oswego to Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, where he engaged in the practice of law. Married 8 July 1862 to Helen, daughter of Hon. Cheney & Emily (North) Ames. Enrolled 26 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY at age 25. Mustered in 4 Sept 62. Commissioned 1st Lieut. 13 Sept 62 with rank from 30 Aug 62. While at Plymouth, he was detailed as Judge-Advocate of the Sub-District of the Albemarle. George's wife was present with him at Plymouth, NC. When the fighting began at Plymouth on the 17th of April 64, she boarded the steamer Massasoit which took non-combatants to Roanoke Island, NC. George was captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. After the surrender at Plymouth he was sent to Macon, GA and remained there until Aug 64. While there he made two attempts to escape, both of which were frustrated just when success seemed assured. "The first was by means of a tunnel constructed with infinite labor during the night time, the only implements being a pair of hands, a broken gate-hinge and a jack-knife. The period of construction was six weeks, length of tunnel forty feet, ventilation imperfect, caliber just sufficient for one person who had subsisted on Confederate diet for six months. The second scheme resulted in the escape of all engaged in it, with the exception of Colonel Hastings." In August while enroute from Macon to Charleston his escape was successful - "he traveled for four nights through the heart of Georgia, and was finally held up by one John Jackson, a Georgia planter, aided by three hounds and one black man. His possession of a map of the country was regarded as positive proof of his being a spy. He was sent in irons to the city of Savannah, held for a few hours in the cell of a jail, but was finally restored to the so-called rights of a prisoner of war." He spent a month in sultry Savannah, two weeks in the filthy jail yard at Charleston, SC and 5 days in the prison camp near Columbia. "On October 11, 1864, with four New York officers, he succeeded in running the guard-line of a military prison camp in Columbia, S.C. (Camp Asylum). After thirty-four days of adventure, with constant vigils and many narrow escapes from capture, the entire party reached the Union lines at an outpost near Knoxville, Tenn." Reported to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. Discharged 28 Dec 64. "As he was making preparations to return to the field he received a telegram from Governor Fenton, which resulted in his appointment, first, as military secretary of the Governor of New York, and shortly afterward as private secretary." He resided in the city of Albany from January 1865 to September 1868 when he relocated to New York City and practiced law. He later relocated to Morristown, NJ. After his wife, Helen, died 29 April 1873, he married 27 Jan 1876 to Harriett Mills Southworth. George died 1 Jan 1909 in Manhattan, NY and buried in Meeting House Hill Cemetery, West Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Headstone | Mimi Hastings Shelton
HATHAWAY, Charles H. - Private. Born 1841 in Scipio, Cayuga Co., NY, son of Royal & Susan (Talmadge) Hathaway. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 21 year old Farmer. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 3rd Mess) Admitted 25 May 64 to the prison hospital with Diarrhea. Died 12 June 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave 1891. Headstone
HINTON, William H. - Corporal. Born 8 Sept 1841 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY, son of Simeon & Sarah (Smith) Hinton. First enlisted 22 May 61 in Co. H, 28th NY Infantry at Albany, NY. Mustered out 2 June 63. Enlisted & mustered in as a Private in the 24th Battery 1 Oct 64 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, a 24 year old Farmer. Joined the Battery 9 Nov 64 at Roanoke Island, NC. Promoted 22 May 65 to Corporal. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65. Died 4 Sept 1887 at Meadville, Linn Co., MO. Buried in Meadville Cemetery. Headstone
HOLLISTER, Benjamin Harrison - Private. Born 19 Sept 1839 in Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, son of John Hall & Polly (Hart) Hollister. Married 27 Nov 1858 to Sarah A. Abrams. She died 11 Sept 1861. Enlisted 28 Aug 62 at Perry, NY, a 22 year old Farmer. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. He was at Andersonville from 1 May to 1 Sept when he was removed to Charleston and kept in the hospital until 28 Nov. He was then paroled with the first 10,000 sick. Paroled 30 Nov 64 at Savannah, GA. Admitted 54 Dec 64 to the hospital at Annapolis, MD. After a furlough he reported in a weakened condition with typhoid fever and was unconscious for 31 days. He was then discharged. Mustered out 23 May 65 at Jarvis United States General Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Following the war he lived in Wellsville manufacturing sash and blinds. He then moved to Perry and spent the remainder of his life here. He married second 23 Feb 1867 to Alice D. Macken. He was employed in a Perry saw mill and Guy Shaw who worked beside him for years says he never heard him mention the war and didn't know he had been in the service until one day a comrade, whom Hollister had befriended in Andersonville, came into the shop looking for him. In Merrill's History of the 24th Battery he tells how Hollister dropped his false teeth in a stream they were crossing and insisted upon the entire battery stopping to look for them. His mates refused to hunt and kidded him unmercifully for sometime while he was "gumming it" before he could get a new plate. Hollister was one of the old veterans who never affiliated with any G.A.R. Post. He did not approve of the Post being run by men who had seen very little if any service. He was the last of the Andersonville survivors from Perry. He died 23 Feb 1922 in Freeman Hospital, Perry, NY and buried in Hope Cemetery. Headstone
HOLMAN, George A. - Private. True name John AVERY. Born in Hancock, VT. Enlisted 28 Sept 61 at Hague, Warren Co., NY, a 24 year old Carpenter. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Sick April 63 at Stanley Hospital, New Bern, NC. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Paroled from the Florence Stockade 13 Dec 64 at Charleston, SC. Reported 19 Dec 64 to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65.
HOMAN, Charles H. - Private. Born Aug 1835 in Castile, NY. Enlisted 26 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 26 year old Butcher. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Was in and out of the hospital until arriving at Plymouth, NC. He was invalided to Newark, NJ and underwent treatment for chronic diarrhea. Discharged 29 June 63. Transferred 1 Jan 65 to Co. G, 11th Veteran Reserve Corps. Was then sent to Point Lookout to guard prisoners until close of war. Also served in the 136th Co., 2nd Battalion, Veteran Reserve Corps. At close of war returned to Perry and with another veteran, Charles Sweet, conducted a meat market. A daughter Dorah taught in Perry School and married Robert Stainton. They and their sons lived in Buffalo. Another daughter married John N. Austin and lived in Kenmore where he conducted a real estate business. Although Homan's name does not appear on the John P. Robinson Post, GAR roll, it is believed from the minutes he was connected with the Post at one time. Charles died 4 June 1916 at the National Soldiers Home, Bath, NY and is buried in Hope Cemetery. Headstone
HORTON, Charles - Private. Born in Union, Tolland Co., CT. Married to Frances Jane Percy. Enlisted & Mustered 5 Sept 64 at Albany, Albany Co., NY, a 28 year old Butcher from Albany, NY. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65.
HOSFORD, William Fuller - Corporal. Born 23 April 1842 at Castile, Wyoming Co., NY, son of James Langley & Nancy (Thompson) Hosford. Enlisted & mustered in as a Private 29 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 20 year old Student. He left Perry Academy to enlist and was an excellent student and studied hard. Promoted to Corporal. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 1st Mess) Kept jolly all the time he was in Andersonville. He was seized with malignant fever and chronic diarrhea, removed to the hospital, and died within a few days of Typhus Fever on 24 June 1864 at Andersonville, GA. Grave 2445. Headstone marked as William S. Hossford. Memorial Headstone at Wautoma Union Cemetery, Waushara Co., WI.
HOYT, Wilber M. - Private, No. 1. Born at Mount Morris, Livingston Co., NY. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Mount Morris, NY, a 22 year old Farmer. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 as a Private. Wounded 18 April 64 by a premature discharge while loading a shell in defense of Fort Williams at Plymouth, NC. One arm was shot off, the other arm shattered and his face & body were burned. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth. Died 23 April 1864 due to his wounds at Plymouth, NC. Buried initially at Plymouth, NC. Removed to New Bern National Cemetery, NC. Plot # 972. Also have death dates of 26 April & 2 May 1864. Headstone
HUBBARD, Horace - Private. Enlisted 16 Nov 61 at Ticonderoga, Essex Co., NY at age 23. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Died 7 Feb 1862 of Variola (Small Pox) at Kalorama Hospital, Washington, DC. Buried in the Soldiers Home National Cemetery. Grave 1574.
HUGHSON, Wallace Elias - Private. Born 8 July 1841 at Hamlin, NY. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Oct 64 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY at age 22. Transferred 28 May `65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Discharged 7 July 65. Died 10 Sept 1919 at Albion, NY. Buried in Mount Albion Cemetery. Photo & Headstone.
HUMPHREY, Arthur - Private. Born in England. Enlisted & mustered in 22 Sept 64 at Copake, Columbia Co., NY, a 19 year old Blacksmith. Transferred 28 May `65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65.
HUMPHREYS, Charles N. - Private. Born 18 Oct 1845 at Tarrytown, Westchester Co., NY. Enlisted & mustered in 29 Sept 64 at Kingston, Ulster Co., NY, a 19 year old Clerk. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65. For many years he was the janitor of the Post Office at the corner of Fourth and Shawnee streets, Leavenworth, KS. Died 1 Dec 1917 at the home of his daughter in Kansas City, KS. Buried in Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, KS. Headstone
HUNTER, Edward "Edwin" H., Jr. - Sergeant. Enlisted & mustered 18 Feb 62 at Washington, DC as a Private. Promoted 14 April 62 to Caisson Corporal of Clark's Battery. Promoted to Sergeant of the Battery. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 3rd Mess) Admitted 10 July 64 to the prison hospital and died 15 July 1864 of Typhus Fever. Grave 3365. Headstone marked as Edward Hunter, Sr.
HURLBURT, Edwin Taft Monroe - Corporal. Born 20 June 1828 at Rushford, Allegany Co., NY, son of Reuben & Hannah (Moore) Hurlburt. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Warsaw, Wyoming Co., NY, a 34 year old Teacher. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 as a Private. Promoted Corporal prior to 30 April 63. Reduced, date not stated. Hurlburt says, "I was at New Berne and the terrible fight at Foster's Mills, and did as much retreating as any of them." He was detailed as Clerk in the engineers office at New Bern and missed the battle of Plymouth. Mustered out 23 May 65 at Beaufort, NC. After the war Hurlburt graduated from the Buffalo Medical School and became a Physician. Settled one year in Ridgeway, NY and then located to Hannibal, NY in 1867. By 1870 he was in St. Joseph MO, then Lincoln, NE and by 1880 in San Francisco. By 1900, he was at Analy Twp, Sonoma Co., CA and finally at Sebastopol. Member of the GAR at Santa Rosa, CA. He died 13 April 1915 at the Old Soldiers Home, Yountville, Napa Co., CA.
JACKSON, Daniel - see Henry RAYMOND.
JENNER, J. D. - Private. Not listed on any roster of the 24th NY Battery. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 3rd Mess) Admitted 3 Aug 64 to the prison hospital with Chronic Diarrhea. Returned to the stockade. No further record. Possibly a 2nd NC soldier under an assumed name.
JOHNS, James - Private. Born in Wales. Substitute for Howard Ripsom. Enlisted & Mustered in 20 March 65 at Albion, NY, a 44 year old Laborer. Mustered out 9 May 65 at Elmira, NY.
JOHNSON, George B. - Caisson Corporal. Born 1827. Married 7 Aug 1854 to Sarah J. Swain in Genesee, Wyoming Co., NY. Sarah died 1 Nov 1860, leaving one son, John M. Johnson. George enrolled 1 Oct 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, at age 34. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as a Corporal. Reduced, date not stated. Was intellectually strong and just as advanced in his ideas. Promoted 23 July 63 to Corporal. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 2nd Mess) Admitted 8 July 64 to the prison hospital with Anasarca. Detailed to work in the hospital. He gradually began to succumb to chronic diarrhea and disposed of his belongings and made a will. Died 21 Sept 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave 9495. Headstone
KEENEY, George W. - Private. Born 1844 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, son of George & Cynthia Keeney. Enlisted 27 Aug 62 at Perry, NY, an 18 year old Farmer. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. He lived an exceptionally clean life. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 3rd Mess) Taken with diarrhea soon after entering the stockade. Admitted "21" May 64 to the prison hospital with Febris Typhoides. A surgeon prescribed an opiate but through some misunderstanding the nurse gave him an overdose and he never awakened. Died 20 May 1864 of Typhus Fever at Andersonville, GA. Grave 1250. Headstone. He was the second member of the battery to die at Andersonville. His sister Kate, who married William Hill of the 89th NY, wrote a beautiful poem in his memory. Also borne as Kenney.
KEITH, George Harrison - Corporal. Born 1841. Enlisted 16 Nov 61 at Albany, Albany Co., NY, a 19 year old Printer's Apprentice from Johnstown, Fulton Co., NY. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as Private. Promoted to Corporal. Died 2 Nov 1862 of Typhoid Fever at Newport Barracks, NC. Headstone at Johnstown Cemetery, Fulton Co., NY.
KELLOGG, George W. - Private. Born in Utica, NY. Enlisted 13 Nov 61 at New York City, a 28 year old Student. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as Corporal. Reduced to the ranks 11 June 62. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Discharged 5 Jan 64 by promotion to 2nd Lieutenant, Third NY Battery. Promoted 31 Oct 64 to 1st Lieutenant.
KETCHAM, Richmond A. - Private. Born 3 July 1844 in Wayne, Steuben Co., NY. Enlisted & mustered in 30 Sept 64 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, a 20 year old Farmer. Joined the Battery 9 Nov 64 at Roanoke Island, NC. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65. Died 8 Oct 1905. Buried in West Clarkson Cemetery, Monroe Co., NY. Headstone
KING, Sylvanus - Private. Born about 1844 at Clarkson, NY, son of Cyrus & Lucinda King. Enlisted 15 Oct 61 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY, an 18 year old Farmer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 21, 1st Mess) Died 13 or 14 Sept 1864 of Diarrhea or Scorbutus in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 8738. Headstone
KNOWLDEN, Henry C. - Private. Born at West Farms, the Bronx, New York City. Enlisted & mustered in 12 April 64 at Tarrytown, Albany Co., NY, a 20 year old Printer. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65. Also borne as KNOWLTON.
LAPHAM, Horace - Private. Brother of Ledra. Born 21 Nov 1830 at Cayuga Co., NY, son of Amalek "Eric" & Charlotte (Bullard) Lapham. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, a 31 year old Mechanic from Moscow, NY. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 at Buffalo, NY. Sick April 63 at Academy Hospital, New Bern, NC. Discharged 7 May 63 for disability at New Bern, NC. After the war lived in Geneseo, Livingston Co., NY. Died 25 Sept 1904 at Lansing, Ingham Co., MI. Married in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lansing, MI. Headstone
LAPHAM, Ledratt "Ledra" Hazlette - Private. Brother of Horace. Born 20 Dec 1835 at Scipio, Cayuga Co., NY, son of Amalek "Eric" & Charlotte (Bullard) Lapham. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, a 26 year old Farmer from Moscow, NY. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 at Buffalo, NY. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Ledra was not a rugged boy but patient through all his Andersonville experiences. Died 5 Aug 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave 4871. Headstone.
LAWLER, Edward - Private. Enlisted 20 Oct 61 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY at age 20. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Deserted 7 Dec 61 at Albany, NY.
LEE, Abram - Private. Born 1840 at Castile, NY, son of Thomas & Rhoda (Osborne) Lee. Rhoda died in 1841. Thomas re-married to Betsey Morey. Abram enrolled 3 Oct 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 21 year old Farmer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Sick Oct 63 at Hammond Hospital, Beaufort, NC. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 3rd Mess) Admitted 11 June 64 to the prison hospital with Acute Diarrhea. Died 14 June 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave 1944. Headstone marked as Abraham Lee.
LEE, Jay Elon - Captain. Born 27 Dec 1833 in NY, son of Elon & Eunice Lee. Married 14 June 1859 to Harriett Lansing Hastings, sister of 1st Lieut. George Hastings. Lee graduated 1855 from Union College and became a Lawyer in Perry, NY. He organized part of the 24th Battery and became the Captain. Enlisted 21 Oct 61 at Perry, NY, at age 27. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Commissioned Captain on 9 Dec 61, with rank from 26 Oct 61. While in the service he had a bad hemorrhage of the lungs as the result of exposure. While the battery was at Plymouth, he went to New Bern, resigned and went home 13 June 63. He sent a letter to the battery telling them how sorry he was to part from them. It was read at roll call and no cheers went up for him, only "groans." Lee was not what could be called a popular officer and at one time was tried by court martial and acquitted. He was a very able officer and was brevetted Major and Lieut. Colonel of NY Volunteers. Soon after his resignation he went to California for his health. In Jan of 1866 he was appointed Lieut. Col. on Gen. Fenley's staff. Later he practiced law in Jacksonville, FL. The Memorial History of Mt. Morris says - "Following the war Capt. Lee was for 3 years in charge of the NY State Bureau of Pension Claims in Washington, D.C." He returned to Mt. Morris to practice law but his health failed as the result of his war experience and later died 11 Oct 1873 at St. Paul, MN. When the Mt. Morris GAR Post was organized on July 19, 1882, it was named the J. E. Lee Post No. 281. Capt. Lee is buried in Mt. Morris City Cemetery. Headstone
LENT, Abram - Private. Born 1820 at Sullivan, NY. Married 1 Jan 1848 to Catherine M Terry. Enrolled 29 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 42 year old Lawyer. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 at Buffalo, NY. A good bookkeeper and a great hand to sit around the fire at camp and talk of the good times he had at Perry. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 40, 3rd Mess) Failed rapidly after reaching Andersonville. He was insensible for sometime before he died. Admitted 29 June 64 to the prison hospital with Typhoid Fever. Died 30 June 1864 of Pneumonia at Andersonville, GA. Grave 2686. Headstone
LEONARD, Francis - Corporal. Born in Ireland. Enlisted 16 Nov 61 at Albany, Albany Co., NY, a 25 year old Hater. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as a Corporal. Reduced in rank, date not stated. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Paroled and transferred to Annapolis, MD. Re-joined Battery 26 Jan 65. "He joined the Company at Coanjock Bridge early in May 1865, looking fat and healthy, a neat tidy soldier." Transferred to Battery L, Third Artillery, 28 May 65. Mustered out 7 July 65. Died 5 March 1911. Buried in St. Agnes' Cemetery in Menands (just north of Albany), NY. Bill Schreiner
LLOYD, Harlan Page - 1st Sergeant. Born 26 March 1838 in Angelica, NY, son of Judge Ransom & Julia M. (Starr) Lloyd. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 24 year old Lawyer. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 as a Private. Promoted to Sergeant 1 Nov 62; 1st Sergeant 6 Jan 63. Discharged 23 March 64 for promotion to 1st Lieutenant. Co. A, 22nd NY Cavalry. Promoted 12 July 64 to Captain. Wounded 21 Aug 64 in the right lung at Smithfield, VA. Promoted 24 Jan 65 to Major. Discharged July 65. Married Hattie G. Raymond, whose father, Dr. John Howard Raymond, was the President of Vassar. Died 2 October 1913 at Glen Ridge, Essex Co., NJ. Buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Montclair, NJ.
LOOMIS, Hiram E. - Private. Born 25 Oct 1839 at Ballston, Saratoga Co., NY, son of Ephraim William & Harriet P. Loomis. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Mount Morris, Livingston Co., NY, a 22 year old Joiner. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA; Charleston & Florence, SC. Paroled from Florence Stockade 6 Dec 64 at Charleston, SC. Reported 15 Dec 64 to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 27 June 65 at Annapolis, MD. Married 25 Oct 65 to Annie W. Sweetman. Died 19 Dec 1911 at Pioneer, Williams Co., OH. Buried in Floral Grove Cemetery. Headstone
MAREAN, Charles A. - Private. Born 20 June 1842 at Lisle, Broome Co., NY, son of Rev. Ransom & Abigail A. Marean. Enlisted 28 Aug 62 at Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, a 19 year old Mechanic. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Died 29 Oct 1864 at Florence, SC. Buried in the Florence National Cemetery as an Unknown. Memorial Headstone at Lawrenceville Cemetery, Tioga Co., PA.
MARRIN, Conor - Private. Enlisted 21 Nov 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, at age 22. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Was invalided home with dropsy of the liver. Discharged for Disability 17 Feb 63 at New Bern, NC. Was afterwards reported to be with his brother in California. Died 3 March 1883 in San Francisco, CA.
MARRIN, Patrick - Private. Born in County Cavan, Ireland. Enlisted 21 Nov 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 25 year old Farmer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Wounded & captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Patrick was severely wounded when struck by six bullets at Plymouth. Wounded in both thighs. One lodged in his ankle and always remained there, causing him a great deal of trouble in later years. When wounded he started for the hospital with crutches made out of a couple of boards. On the way the rebels took his shoes, hat and coat. Stayed behind at Plymouth with the wounded. Arrived 19 May 64 at General Hospital No. 7 (Fair Grounds Hospital), Raleigh, NC. Transferred 21 May 65 to Andersonville, GA. Admitted 30 May 64 to the prison hospital due to Vulnus Sclopeticum (gunshot wound). At Andersonville he made himself so useful he was retained until exchanged on 20 Nov 1864 at Savannah, GA. Rejoined battery 26 Jan 65. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65. After the war he lived in Perry for a time. Died 29 Sept 1897 at Springfield, IL. Buried in Calvary Cemetery. Bio
MARTIN, Hector C. - Private. Married Martha Lavander 21 Oct 1861 at Warsaw, Wyoming Co., NY. Enrolled 12 Oct 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, at age 24. Mustered in 26 Oct 61 as a Bugler. Promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant prior to 30 April 63. Reduced to the ranks 31 Oct 63. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 1st Mess) Admitted 4 Aug 64 to the prison hospital with Diarrhea. Records state that he died 8 Aug 1864, but Charles Phelan stated he was with him when he died on 14 Sept 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave 5086. Headstone
McCLAIR, Jerry - Corporal. Born in Canada, Ireland or Scotland. Enlisted & Mustered in 29 Aug 62 as a Private, a 35 year old Carriage Maker from Sparta or Moscow, NY. Promoted to Corporal prior to 30 April 63. Discharged 23 July 63 by promotion to 2nd Lieutenant of the 2nd NC Colored Infantry. On recruiting duty on Roanoke Island & Washington, NC. In Feb 64, the 2nd NC Colored Infantry became the 36th USCT. Absent March 64 on detached service. April 64 he was reduced in rank back to Corporal and sent to the "12th" NY Artillery. Living as a Carriage Maker in Leicestor, NY after the war with his Father-in-Law, Samuel C. Burlingame. Married twice but appears to be a widower in 1865.
McCRARY, Charles L. - Private. Brother of Orrin & William McCrary. Born 1840 at Mount Morris, Livingston Co., NY, son of John & Mary A. McCrary. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Mount Morris, NY, a 22 year old Artist. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Sick April 63 in the hospital at New Bern, NC. Discharged 29 May 63 for Disability at New Bern, NC. Died 7 July 1869 and buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville, NY. Headstone
McCRARY, Orrin S. - Private. Brother of Charles & William McCrary. Born 1837 Mount Morris, Livingston Co., NY, son of John & Mary A. McCrary. Enlisted 9 Sept 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 26 year old Harness Maker. Mustered in 10 Sept 62. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Died 3 Nov 1864 at Florence, SC. Buried at Florence National Cemetery as an Unknown. Memorial Headstone at Riverview Cemetery, Mount Morris, Livingston Co., NY.
McCRARY, William A. - Corporal. Brother of Charles & Orrin McCrary. Born 1829 at Bethany, Genesee Co., NY, son of John & Mary A. McCrary. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, at age 30. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 as a Private. Promoted to Corporal, date not stated. Reduced 22 June 63. Sick 30 April 63 at Stanley Hospital, New Bern, NC. Died 12 August 1863 of Gastritis at Plymouth, NC. Reportedly embalmed and buried at Riverview Cemetery, Mount Morris, Livingston Co., NY. Headstone
McCRINK, Jr., James - Private. Born at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, son of James & Catherine McCrink. Enlisted and Mustered 22 Dec 63 at Perry, NY, a 20 year old Laborer. Arrived at Plymouth, NC just before the battle. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Charleston Race Course, SC. Died 26 Sep 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea at Charleston. Name appears on marble tablet at Beaufort National Cemetery as being re-interred from the Charleston Race Course.
McCRINK, John - Private. Born in Ireland, son of James & Catherine McCrink. Married 15 Aug 1857 to Margaret Farrell. Enrolled 28 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 35 year old Shoemaker. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. John was a typical Irishman. His tongue wagged ceaselessly and he could exaggerate his stories beautifully. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 21, 1st Mess) Admitted 4 Aug 64 to the prison hospital with Diarrhea. He kept sending for his friends, saying he was going to die. A priest finally came but John was unconscious before his arrival. He died 19 Aug 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave 6203. Headstone. C. M. Norton, 1st MI Cavalry, a hospital assistant, states his death as 11 Aug 1864. Margaret relocated to Lucas Co., OH.
McDONALD, Archibald - Corporal. The son of George & Jane McDonald. George died 1 Nov 1848. Archibald enrolled & Mustered In 25 Nov 61 at New York City, a 23 year old Safe Maker. Mustered in as a Private. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64. Promoted to Corporal 14 April 64. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 1st Mess) Admitted 24 May 64 to the prison hospital with Diarrhea. Died 16 Sept 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave 8969. Headstone. Also borne as Archabb McDonald.
McEWEN, George W. "Mack" - Private. Born at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY. Enlisted 2 Oct 61 at Ticonderoga, Essex Co., NY, a 36 year old Laborer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. In charge of the cook house. He was Court Martialed for appropriating for his personal use on or about 2 Oct 63 at Plymouth "a quantity of sugar, molasses, pork, and beef, belonging to said Battey." He was found not guilty on taking the beef, but was quilty on the rest of the items. His punishment was "To forfeit ten dollars per month for two consecutive months; to perform police duty during sixty days under the charge of his company commander, and to be confined for seven days on bread and water in Fort Williams, in Plymouth, N.C." Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Deserted 4 April 64 while on veteran's furlough.
McGUIRE, James - Private. Born at Gainesville, Wyoming Co., NY, son of Derius M. & Johannah McGuire. Enlisted 24 Feb 64 at Gainesville, NY, a 20 year old Farmer. Mustered in 2 March 64. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Paroled 5 March 65 at N.E. Ferry, Wilmington, NC. Transferred 5 March 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Rejoined Battery 28 May 65. Discharged 13 June 65 for Disability from McDougall General Hospital, New York Harbor.
McGUIRE, Michael - Private. Born at Portageville, Wyoming Co., NY, son of Derius M. & Johannah McGuire.. Enlisted & mustered in 22 March 64 at Gainesville, NY, a 22 year old Farmer. Died 16 Sept 1864 of Chronic Dysentery at the "Hospital of Detachments," Roanoke Island, NC. Headstone in the Old Catholic Cemetery, Portageville, Wyoming Co., NY states that he died 16 Nov 1864. Also listed as dying 20 Sept 1864 at New Bern, NC.
McGUIRE, Thomas - Private. Born at Portageville, Wyoming Co., NY, son of Derius M. & Johannah McGuire.. Enlisted 1 Oct 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 21 year old Laborer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Due to an illness while on veteran's furlough, he arrived too late to take part in the Battle of Plymouth and was not captured. He arrived at Roanoke Island, NC on 20 April 1864. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third Artillery. Discharged 1 Aug 65 at McDougall General Hospital, New York Harbor, as of the 24th Battery. Possibly died 1898 and buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, East Arcade, Wyoming Co., NY.
McKNIGHT, Joseph R. - Private. Born at Quebec, Canada. Married Betsey L. Enlisted 15 Sept 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 35 year old Cooper. No further record.
McNINCH, Henry - Private. Born at Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, son of Christopher & Celestia McNinch. Enlisted 19 Dec 63 at Leicester, NY, an 18 year old Laborer from Moscow, NY. Mustered in 5 Jan 64. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. He was sent to Andersonville and one report says he was removed to Florence where he died. War record states he died about the 16th, 23rd or 30th of Sept 1864 at Charleston, SC. Also listed as ENINCH.
McVEY, James S. - Private. Born at Penn Yan, NY. Enlisted & Mustered 25 Sept 62 at New Hartford, Oneida Co., NY, a 21 year old Student. Discharged 7 Oct 63 at New Bern, NC for promotion to 1st Lieutenant, Third New York Artillery.
MEADE, George F. H. - Private, Williams' Battery. Born at Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, son of Nathan & Ruth Mead. Enlisted 17 Dec 63 at Leicester, NY, an 18 year old Farmer from Moscow, NY. Mustered in 5 Jan 64. Meade was one of the 4 members of the Battery to be killed outright on 20 April 1864 at Plymouth, NC. "Shot through the heart." Also borne as George A., M., N. or W. MEAD.
MERRILL, Julian Wheadon - Sergeant. Born 19 May 1840 at Fabius, Onondaga Co., NY, son of Cyrus & Ann A. Merrill. Enrolled 1860 at Yale College, CT and left in 1862. Enlisted & mustered in as a Private 30 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 21 year old Teller. Promoted prior to 30 April 63 to Sergeant. Reduced 18 Feb 64 by request. Quartermaster of the Battery at Plymouth, NC. Reinstated as Sergeant before the Battle of Plymouth. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. He was a month in the stockade and was then sent to the hospital, recovered and worked there. He was for a short time as a POW at Millen, GA. Exchanged 14 Nov 64 at Savannah, GA and reached the Federal lines with little clothing, penniless and hungry. He remained in Gen. Mulford's office on the flagship New York for a month. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third Artillery. Mustered out 8 Sept 65 at New York City, as of 24th Battery. After the war Merrill was with the United States Telegraph Co. for a year and in Mar 1866 was elected Secretary of the North American Life Insurance Co. In May of 1869 elected Vice President and sent to California to restore his health which his war experiences had nearly ruined. He was married April 25, 1867 and was located in New York for many years. During the early days of the war Mr. Merrill, Charles Clark and Charles Dolbeer were the society lions of Perry's younger set. Merrill lived in the old homestead at 17 Leicester St. He was one of the leading scholars in the Perry Academy which probably accounts for his qualities of leadership and his outstanding intelligence which became so much in evidence during and after the war. During the time he was in Andersonville he seems to have been the guiding genius and it was to him the boys looked for leadership and support. At the time Lincoln was running for President against George McClellan, an informal election was held in the prison stockade 4 Nov 64. In S. M. Pike's account he says - "The meeting opened by the singing of the "National anthem" and "Columbia the Gem of the Ocean" conducted by J. W. Merrill. Speeches were made for both men. The choir under the direction of J. W. Merrill sang "The star Spangled Banner" "Hail Columbia and Home Sweet Home and Rally round the Flag." At the election J. W. Merrill was one of the 8 ballot clerks. At 6 P.M. the result was announced. Lincoln received 945 and McClellan 795." In 1870, Mr. Merrill wrote the History of the 24th NY Battery and produced a very creditable and worthwhile book. It has become very valuable from a historic standpoint. On 25 April 1867 he married Matilda Caroline of Brooklyn, daughter of Nathan D. & Mary B. (Churchill) Morgan, and that connection undoubtedly accounts for his rapid rise in the service of the North American Life Insurance Co. Appointed 25 June 1897 as Postmaster of Gainesville, NY. Member of John A. Dix, Post 135, G.A.R. He died in the Gowanda Insane Asylum in 1908. Buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Gainesville, NY. Headstone
MILLER, George - Private. Born in Germany. Enlisted 23 Oct 61 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY, a 22 year old Farmer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Paroled 3 March 65. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third Artillery. Died 1913 and buried at La Grange, NY.
MINER, Isaac Guile - Private. Sutler. Married 17 Nov 1843 to Sarah Wilcox at Warsaw, NY. They were together about 10 years and had two children. Guile left with a girl, who had been employed in the family, and went to Buffalo. After a few months Sarah located him and reconciled and lived together another year before he left again with the same woman. Guile then married 24 Jan 1855, without getting a divorce, to Laura Tisdale at Orangeville, Wyoming Co., NY and had a daughter. Sarah abandoned her children and went to Buffalo. Sarah also remarried 16 June 64, without a divorce and under the name Sarah Poor, to Robert McCollum, who she found out a year later had a wife in Canada! "It is probable she led dissolute life among the boatmen of the Erie Canal and probably remarried several times" before Guile's death. Guile enlisted 3 Oct 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 40 year old Farmer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. He was the Sutler for the Battery and a good business man. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. After arriving at Andersonville, he separated himself from the main body of Plymouth Pilgrims prisoners. Died 5 Aug 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave 4771. Headstone. The pension file is an interesting read! Also listed as J. Giles Miner.
MONROE, Darius H. - Private. Born in NY, son of Ebenezer & Diantha Monroe. Enlisted 28 Sept 61 at Hague, Warren Co., NY, an 18 year old Farm Laborer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Discharged 7 April 63 for disability at New Bern, NC.
MOSHER, Marion R. - Private. Born 1842 in NY, son of Marcus S. & Samantha Mosher. Enlisted 22 Oct 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 19 year old Farmer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA, Charleston & Florence, SC. Paroled 26 Feb 65 at N.E. Ferry, Wilmington, NC. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third Artillery. Mustered out 15 June 65 at Elmira, NY. Married 11 May 1865 to Rosettie C. Lewis. He died 4 July 1890 at Pike, NY. Buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Gainesville, NY. Also borne as Marrin R. Mosher.
MURRAY, William Robert - Sergeant. Enlisted 14 Dec 61 at Washington, DC at age 27. Mustered in on 14 Dec 61 as a Private into the 23d NY Battery. Transferred to this battery 14 Jan 62. Promoted to 1st Sergeant 16 Jan 62. Left company in Jan 62 and went to New York, NY until 2 June 64 when he was arrested for desertion. Court Martial and returned to battery on 22 Nov 64. Reduced in rank to Private. Promoted to Sergeant 1 April 65. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery.
NEWCOMBE, Lucius Stephen - Sergeant. Gunner, Ainsworth's Battery. Probably in charge of the 3rd Detachment at the Battle of Plymouth. Born 6 Oct 1844 at Gainesville, NY, son of William Orson & Eliza P. (Bathrick) Newcombe. Enlisted 22 Oct 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 17 year old Farmer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as a Bugler. Promoted 22 June 63 to Corporal. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64. Promoted 18 Feb 64 to Sergeant. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Arrived at Andersonville on 1 May 64. Transferred to Charleston, SC on 10 Sept 64 and then Florence, SC on 10 Oct 64. Paroled 26 Feb 65 at N.E. Ferry, Wilmington, NC. Arrived 7 March 65 at Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. Sent 9 May 65 to Camp Distribution, VA. Appointed 2nd Lieutenant 28 Jan 65 with rank from 10 Jan. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third Artillery. Commissioned 1st Lieut. 2 July 65, but not mustered. Discharged 7 July 65. Married Aurelia Austin. After his marriage, he lived at Manassas, VA before heading to California. Died 13 Oct 1887 at Auburn, Placer Co., CA. Buried in Old Auburn Cemetery. Headstone
NEWTON, Riley J. - Private. Born in Perry, NY, son of Horace & Susan (Silver) Newton. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, a 31 year old Wagon Maker. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 at Buffalo, NY. Sick Oct 63 at Hammond Hospital, Beaufort, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 3rd Mess) Admitted 28 July to the prison hospital and died 1 August 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave 4469. Headstone
NICHOLS, Jr., Samuel - Corporal. Gunner. Born 21 June 1840 at Hartland, Niagara Co., NY, son of Samuel & Elizabeth Nichols. Enlisted 11 Oct 61 at Clarkson, Monroe Co., NY, a 22 year old Farmer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as a Private. Promoted to Corporal prior to April 63. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC and reduced in rank the same day. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled 11 Dec 64. Died 21 Dec 1864 in United States General Hospital, Annapolis, MD. Buried at Stewart Cemetery, Hartland, NY. Headstone
NICHOLS, William P. - Private. Born 3 Dec 1841 at Hartland, Niagara Co., NY, son of Samuel & Elizabeth Nichols. Enlisted 9 Nov 61 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY, a 21 year old Farmer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA. Paroled 16 Dec 64 at Charleston, SC. Admitted 19 Dec 64 to the hospital at Annapolis, MD. Went on 30 day furlough on 20 Jan 65. Died 26 Jan 1865 while home on furlough. Headstone
ODELL, Thomas P. - Private. Born at NYC. Enlisted & mustered in 13 Oct 64 at New York City, a 31 year old Harness Maker. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65.
OTIS, Charles W. - Private. Born at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY, son of Harrison & Charlotte (Freeman) Otis. Enlisted & mustered in 12 Oct 64 at Royalton, NY, an 18 year old Farmer. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65.
OTIS, Franklin D. - Corporal. Son of Harrison & Charlotte (Freeman) Otis. Enlisted 21 Oct 61 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY at age 21. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. He possessed the esteem and respect of all who knew him. Died 5 April 1863 of congestive chill at the Post Hospital, Plymouth, NC. Buried in West Clarkson Cemetery, Monroe Co., NY. Headstone
PAGE, Henry C. - Quartermaster Sergeant. Born at New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ or NY, the son of the Perry, Wyoming Co., NY newspaper editor. He took an active part in mustering men for Captain Lee's Company. Enlisted 1 Oct 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 27 year old Lawyer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as a Quartermaster-Sergeant, to serve three years. Reduced to the rank of Sergeant; date not stated. Discharged 7 June 62 for disability at New Bern, NC. Enlisted again 23 Nov 63 at New York City, to serve three years. He was the war correspondent for his father's paper the Wyoming Times, published in Perry and much of the news received from the front came from him. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. He was at Andersonville and Millen prisons and acted as clerk for Gen. Mulford on the Steamship New York for a month. Paroled 20 Nov 64 at Savannah, GA. Arrived 19 Dec 64 at Camp Parole, MD. Rejoined battery 28 Feb 65. Promoted 1 March 65 to Quartermaster-Sergeant. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65. After the war he taught school in 2 or 3 towns in Missouri and then began practicing law at Maysville, DeKalb Co., MO. He died 7 Feb 1883 in Huron, Beedle Co., SD. Buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Iroquois, Kingsbury Co., SD. Headstone | Joel Hanson
PAGE, William Noble - Private. Born 4 April 1837 at Chelsea, Orange Co., VT, son of William Gallup & Amelia Lucretia (Noble) Page. Married 27 Sept 1862 to Jennie Nancy Peck of West Bloomfield, NY. Enlisted & Mustered in 20 Sept 62 at New Hartford, NY, a 25 year old Student. Detailed to work in the quartermaster's department at New Bern, NC. Went north in April 63 and organized a company for the 11th NY Artillery. Was promoted to 2nd Lieut. in the 4th NY Artillery. Died 1 Jan 1908 in Leavenworth Co., Kansas. Buried in Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, KS. Headstone
PARMELE, Oliver G. - Private. Born at Ogden, Monroe Co., NY, son of Amos & Hannah Parmele. Enlisted 9 Nov 61 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY, a 21 year old Farmer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Sick Oct 63 at Hammond Hospital, Beaufort, NC. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65. Died 25 June 1925. Buried in Saint Brigid Catholic Cemetery, Bergen, Genesee Co., NY. Headstone
PATTERSON, William - Private. Born 25 May 1843 in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, son of Robert & Eliza (McCullah) Patterson. Enlisted 19 Feb 64 at West Sparta, Livingston Co., NY, a 21 year old Boatman and Farmer. Mustered in 25 Feb 64. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled 1 March 65 at N.E. Ferry, Wilmington, NC. Reported 14 March 65 to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 29 June 65 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY., as of this battery.
PERKINS, James Warren "Peter" - Private. Born at Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, son of John Hill & Eliza (Beebe) Perkins. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Leicester, NY, a 22 year old Farmer from Cuylerville, Livingston Co., NY. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 26, 2nd Mess) Admitted 20 Aug to the prison hospital and died 29 August 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave 7172. Headstone. Also listed as Joseph W. Perkins.
PHELAN, Charles T. - Private. Born at NYC. Enlisted 29 Sept 61 at Albany, Albany Co., NY, an 18 year old Painter. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled 10 Dec 64 at Charleston, SC. Reported 16 Dec 64 to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 12 June 65 at Annapolis, MD, as of this battery. Married Avis Dater on July 6th, 1868. Died 4 Nov 1907 and buried in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Dutchess Co., NY. Headstone
PIPER, Albert - Private. Born about 1847 in Livingston Co., NY, son of James & Ruth Piper. Enlisted 15 Feb 64 at Castile, Wyoming Co., NY, a 20 year old Farmer. Mustered in 22 Feb 64. Captured 20 April 1864 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA, probably Charleston and Florence, SC. Died 24 Nov 1864 at Florence, SC. Buried in Florence National Cemetery as an Unknown. Cecilia Barton-Murrah
PIPER, George W. - Private. Born about 1845 at Mount Morris, NY, son of James & Ruth Piper. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Leicester, NY. Mustered in 30 August 62. Sick Aug 63 at Hammond Hospital, Beaufort, NC. Captured at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Charleston, SC. Died of Chronic Diarrhea 3 Dec 1864 at Charleston, SC. Re-interred at Beaufort National Cemetery, SC as T. W. PIPE and buried as an unknown. Name appears on marble tablet at Beaufort National Cemetery. Cecilia Barton-Murrah
PRATT, Philander - Private. Born 1841 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, the son of Rodolphus & Henrietta T. Pratt. Philander was single and worked at home on the farm until July 24, 1859 when he went to Fowlerville, NY to learn the trade of machinist. He remained there till March 12, 1862. Enlisted 26 Aug 62 at Perry, NY, a 20 year old Machinist. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. A quiet, unassuming man and one of the most useful at carpenter work. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 21, 3rd Mess) Died 22 Aug 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave 6455. Headstone
PRINCE, William - Private. Born in Germany. Enlisted & mustered in 4 Oct 64 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, an 18 year old Farmer. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65.
PURDY, Silas Roe - Private. Born in 5 April 1846 in NY. Enlisted & mustered in 29 Sept 64 at Kingston, Ulster Co., NY, an 18 year old Engineer. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65. Married to Mary H. Vanderbilt. Died 17 May 1924. Buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Westchester Co., NY. Headstone
QUINN, John - Private. Enlisted 21 Nov 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, at age 24. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. At Washington where the battery was embarking for New Bern, NC, Quinn took part in a fight when a big bully was picking on one of his smaller comrades. The bully drew a knife and stabbed Quinn several times. Quinn wrenched the knife away and badly wounded the bully. Both were dangerously hurt and sent to the hospital. Neither ever returned for duty. Discharged for Disability 28 May 62 at Carver Hospital, Washington, DC. Later served in Co. D, 1st Veteran Cavalry. Quinn went to Portageville, NY after the war. Died 9 Oct 1902 at 547 Franklin St., Cleveland, Ohio.
RANKIN, Erastus - Private. Born in Monroe Co., MI. First served in Co. G, 4th MI Infantry. Enlisted & mustered in 7 Oct 64 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, a 26 year old Farmer. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65. Died about 1877.
RATHBONE, Sidney S. - Private. Enlisted 3 Oct 61 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, at age 44 or 46. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. His comrades remembered him as a jolly old ambulance driver. Discharged for Disability 10 Oct 62 at Newport Barracks, NC.
RAWSON, Porter Daniel - Artificer. Born 27 Nov 1832 at Lockport, Niagara Co., NY, son of Zenas Adams & Harriet (Watterman) Rawson. Married 8 Sept 1857 to Lucy C. Mattison. Enrolled 26 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 30 year old Sadler & Harness Maker. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 as a Private. An eccentric genius from Perry. Appointed Artificer 4 Nov 62. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Stayed behind with the wounded. Arrived 19 May 64 with a Fever at General Hospital No. 7 (Fair Grounds Hospital), Raleigh, NC. Transferred 21 May 65 to Andersonville, GA. Transferred to Florence, SC. Removed from the Florence stockade and sent to the hospital outside of the stockade. Albert Richards & Josiah Ferrin stated that after he was sent to the hospital, he would come back to the stockade to visit with them and other comrades. A couple weeks prior to parole, he stopped coming to the stockade. Albert visited him in the hospital and knew that he would not live much long. Josiah Ferrin says that they both left Florence on 8 Dec 64 to board the train for Charleston, SC to be paroled. He saw Porter being carried on a stretcher from the hospital to the train. He was emaciated from Scurvy & Diarrhea. He was laboring under the excitement of going home to his wife and kids, but was unable to even lift his arm. Josiah knew that he would never live to see home. Porter presumably died on the train enroute from Florence to Charleston and Josiah never saw him again. Cenotaph at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Paw Paw, Van Buren Co., MI. Lucy re-married 29 Sept 1866 to Abner T. Hartwell at Paw Paw, Van Buren Co., Michigan.
RAYMOND, Henry - Private & Company Clerk. Born about 1842 in Ireland or New York. First enlisted in April 61 in Co. B, 2nd NY Infantry as a Bugler. Discharged 26 May 1863. Re-enlisted 7 Sept 64 at Albany, NY in the 6th NY Heavy Artillery. Against his wishes he was transferred, along with Daniel Jackson and others, into the 9th Heavy Artillery. Daniel Jackson jumped overboard and deserted at Fortress Monroe, VA. Henry Raymond took the name of Daniel Jackson and enlisted 1 Sept 64 in the 24th Battery instead of going to the 9th Battery. Joined the Battery 29 Sept 64 at Roanoke Island, NC. Raymond's alias was discovered and when his case was explained, he was sent to the 6th Heavy Artillery with a recommendation for pardon. Also served in the 11th Battery at some point. Admitted 8 Dec 1887 - 17 July 1893 in the National Soldiers Home, Leavenworth, KS with a residence of Antonito, CO and occupation of Jeweler. He only mentions his service with the 2nd NY Infantry and not with the Heavy Artillery.
RICH, Thurmon D. - Private. Born at Ticonderoga, Essex Co., NY. Enlisted 28 Sept 61 at Hague, Warren Co., NY, a 19 year old Laborer. Mustered in as a Private 7 Dec 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Married while on furlough. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 21, 1st Mess) Died 8 July 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave 3077. Headstone
RICHARDS, Albert - Private. Born 4 June 1832 in Claremont, NH, the son of Edward & Sally (Densmore) Richards. He was married 5 Oct 1854 in Perry, Wyoming Co., NY to Eleanor A. Wilcox, born 26 April 1835 in Warsaw, Wyoming Co., the daughter of Jerome Wilcox. They were married by Eben Francis, a Universalist pastor. Albert enlisted 1 Oct 61 at Perry, NY, a 29 year old Wagoner. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as an Artificer. In 1862 he accompanied Capt. Lee and his sister on a visit to Bull Run battlefield. While on a scout off Newport Barracks he discovered the sawmill that became so useful to the Battery. Reduced, date not stated. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA, Charleston & Florence, SC. While in Florence he had nothing to eat for three days and had meat to eat only three times during his stay. Paroled from Florence Stockade 10 Dec 64 at Charleston, SC. Arrived 16 Dec 64 at the General Hospital, Annapolis, MD. Sent to St. John's Hospital at Annapolis, MD. Sent home on a furlough. It was at this time he was carried off the train on a pillow - a mere skeleton. Later he returned to the battery when recovered. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65. Discharged 17 July 65. After the war Richards lived in Perry and for many years ran the steamer Gypsy carrying picnic parties on Silver Lake. Albert joined the John P. Robinson GAR Post 101 on 21 Aug 1897. His widow Eleanor Richards gave the bulletin board that stands in front of the Universalist church. In later years her daughter, Nettie, married an actor, Frederick Rashland. They came to Perry and took the mother back with them to New York City. It is alleged they were looking for what little money the mother might have. At any rate, the poor little woman was found deserted on a doorstep a few days later by a former Perry boy who saw that she was placed in the Oxford Home where she died a few years later on 10 Aug 1925 at the age of 90. The Richards lived in a little house at 37 Lake St. and is where Mr. Richards died on 16 Oct 1917. Both are buried in Hope Cemetery at Perry. Photo & Headstone
RICHARDS, Elias Talman - Corporal. Born 9 Oct 1838 at Warsaw, Wyoming Co., NY. Enlisted & Mustered 10 Sept 62 as a Private at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 23 year old Clerk. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 21, 3rd Mess) Admitted 12 July 64 to the prison hospital with Acute Diarrhea. Paroled 21 April 65 at Vicksburg, MS. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third Artillery. Mustered out 12 July 65 at Rochester, NY as of the 24th Battery. After the war was in the employ of the Erie R.R. at Hornell. Married Lucy Harmon. Member of Nathan Crosby Post No. 550, GAR. Died 29 Jan 1911 at Sisterville, Tyler Co., WV. Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville, Allegany Co., NY.
RICHARDSON, Orlando - Private. Born 4 Oct 1830 in Springwater, Livingston Co., NY. Enlisted & mustered in 18 Aug 64 at Avon, Livingston Co., NY, a 32 year old Boatman. He was a "queer specimen of humanity" and during the hottest weather wore two suits of clothes to keep warm. Sergt. Russell was in charge of him with instructions to make a soldier of him if possible, and although Russell had 14 years experience in the regular army he gave up the job in despair. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65. Married to Caroline C. Johnson. Member of Lucien W. Bingham Post No. 74, GAR. Died 11 Nov 1888 and buried in Johnson Cemetery, Italy, Yates Co., NY.
ROACH, William - Private. Born at China, Delaware Co., NY. Enlisted & mustered in 28 March 64 at Gainesville, Wyoming Co., NY, a 22 year old Farmer. Joined the battery 20 April 64 at Roanoke Island, NC. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Also borne as REACH.
ROBINSON, Adolphus - Private. Enlisted 11 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY. Discharged 15 July 65. Went from Perry but it is not known whether he ever returned to this village.
ROOD, Le Grand D. - Corporal. Born at Elmira, NY, son of Simeon & Lydia A. Rood. Enlisted 28 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 19 year old Farmer. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 as a Private. Promoted to Corporal. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 3rd Mess) Admitted 4 June 64 to the prison hospital with Pleuritis. Died 7 or 8 June 1864 of Pneumonia at Andersonville, GA. Grave 1735. The morning the boys left for the front he called on Pembroke Safford at his home. The two had been inseparable thru life - had played together as children and attended school together. As Pembroke came out of the house he stepped over to the well and remarked. "I'll never see this place again." Both were captured at Plymouth and taken to Andersonville. Rood died on June 7, 1864 and Stafford on June 12. Memorial Headstone in Hope Cemetery, Perry, NY. C. M. Norton, 1st MI Cavalry, a hospital assistant, states his death as 10 June 1864.
ROOT, Hiram - Private. Born at Rensselaer, NY. Enlisted & mustered in 10 Oct 64 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, a 19 year old Farmer. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65.
ROOT, Stephen P. - Private. Born at Clarkson, Monroe Co., NY, son of Stephen & Susan Root. Enlisted 13 Oct 61 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY, a 21 year old Laborer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Married 22 March 1864 to Marion F. Murch at Waverly, Van Buren Co., Michigan. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Charleston, SC. Died 27 Sept 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea & Pneumonia at Charleston, SC. George G. Wright was with him when he died. Also borne as Samuel Root.
ROWELL, Solon Eastman - Private. Born 22 Feb 1824 at Clarkson, NY, son of Elijah & Sarah (Eastman) Rowell. Enlisted 4 Oct 61 at Clarkson, Monroe Co., NY at age 37. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as Sergeant. Reduced 16 Jan 62 to Private. Discharged 7 April 63 for disability at Utica, NY. Died 9 June 1893. Buried in Garland Cemetery, Clarkson, NY. Headstone
RUSSELL, Enoch J. - Private. Born Aug 1840 at Brockport, Monroe Co., NY. First served in the 13th NY Infantry. Enlisted & mustered in 6 Oct 64 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, a 24 year old Photographer. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65. Died 1915 and buried in Eagle Lake Cemetery, Blue Earth Co., MN. Headstone
RUSSELL, John - Sergeant. Born in Ireland. Enlisted & mustered in as a Private 27 Sept 64 at Hillsdale, Columbia Co., NY (or Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY), a 24 year old Soldier. Promoted to Corporal 18 Nov 64 & Sergeant 25 Nov 64. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65.
RUSSELL, John A. - Private. Born at North Hudson, NY. Enlisted 15 Oct 61 at Ticonderoga, Essex Co., NY, a Farmer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Paroled. Rejoined the company in May 65 at Coanjock Station, NC. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65.
SACKETT, Walter T. - Private. Born at Cold Spring, Putnam Co., NY. Enlisted 20 Sept 64 at Albany, Albany Co., NY, a 19 year old Blacksmith. Mustered in 21 Sept 64. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65.
SAFFORD, Pembroke J. - Private. Born 19 June 1843 at Perry, NY, son of Amos & Lydia Ann (Sperry) Safford. He was from the Buffalo Corners District near Perry, Wyoming Co., NY. Enlisted 28 Aug 62 at Perry, NY, a 19 year old Farmer. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Sick Aug 63 at Hammond Hospital, Beaufort, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 3rd Mess) Admitted 29 May 64 to the prison hospital with Diarrhea. Died 12 June 1864 of Dysentery at Andersonville, GA. Grave 1880. Headstone. He was not rugged and died soon. His picture appears in Robert's History of Perry. He and his boyhood chum Le Grande Rood died within 5 days of each other. Memorial Headstone in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Perry Ceneter, NY. Gary Safford
SANFORD, Lyman J. - Corporal. Enlisted 28 Nov 61 at Albany, Albany Co., NY at age 23. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65.
SECOR, Andrew J. - Private. Born 20 June 1847 at Clarkson, NY, son of Hiram & Nancy (Fishbaugh) Secor. Enlisted & mustered in 24 March 64 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, an 18 year old Farmer. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65. Died 16 Jul 1922 of Senile Dementia at Bay City, MI. Buried in Elm Lawn Cemetery, Bay City, Bay Co., MI. Headstone
SHANK, Laban H. - Private. Born in Mount Morris, NY, son of John & Mary Jane (Sharp) Shank. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 25 year old Joiner. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 at Buffalo, NY. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 3rd Mess) Admitted 4 Aug 64 to the prison hospital with Diarrhea. Died 14 Aug 1864 in the hospital of Acute Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave 5645. Headstone
SHELL, John - Private. Enlisted 10 Oct 61 at Clarkson, Monroe Co., NY, a 41 year old Farm Laborer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Discharged for disability 24 April 62 at Washington, DC.
SHEPPARD, Nelson - Colored Cook. Enlisted 11 May 63 at Plymouth, NC. Mustered in 19 Oct 63. Captured 20 April 20 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Plymouth, NC and was punished for being a guide during several Union raids. Afterwards was sent under ball & chain to Tarboro and then to Weldon, NC where he made his escape. Reported to the battery on 8 Feb 65 at Roanoke Island, NC. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 24 June 65 at New Bern, NC.
SHERMAN, Seymour M. - Private. Born in MA. Married to Caroline. Enlisted & mustered in 2 April 64 at Fourth District, New York, a 39 year old Jeweler. Died 9 Aug 1864 of Influenza of Lungs at Foster General hospital, New Bern, NC. Possibly buried at New Bern National Cemetery, Grave 650. Barbara Trott
SHIRLEY, Phares - Private. Born in Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, son of David & Eveline Shirley. Enlisted 25 Aug 62 at Perry, NY, a 22 year old Clerk. Mustered in 10 Sept 62 at Buffalo, NY. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 2nd Mess) He was detailed for hospital duty at Andersonville. On the morning of 21 May 64 Shirley called on J. W. Merrill and held quite a long visit. Soon after reaching his own tent he fell dead of heart disease. It was a shock to his comrades for he was universally liked and kind and attentive to all. He was considered one of Perry's promising young men - clean in every way. Merrill clipped a lock of his hair and sent it to his mother. Official record states he died 23 June 1864 of Acute Dysentery in the hospital at Andersonville, GA. Grave 2340. Marked as Phares SHURLEY. Headstone
SHOCKENEY, Timothy F. - Private. Born in Sweden Twp, Potter Co., PA. Enlisted 28 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 25 year old Mechanic. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Sick Oct 63 & Feb 64 in Hammond Hospital, Beaufort, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 21, 3rd Mess) Died 11 Sept 1864 of Scorbutus in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 8595. Headstone. Also listed as Shockney, Shockency & Shockensey
SMITH, Charles - Private. Enlisted & mustered in 8 Feb 62 at Washington, DC. Deserted 20 March 62 at Washington, DC.
SMITH, James W. - Private. Enlisted & mustered in 29 Sept 64 at Kingston, Ulster Co., NY, an 18 year old Laborer. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65.
SMITH, Mason Colburn - Corporal. Son of Mason G. & Abigail B. Smith. In Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, he had been considered a fine lad, taking a great interest in prayer meetings and Sabbath School. He had completed a year in Hamilton College when he enlisted. Enlisted 28 Aug 62 at Perry, NY, a 22 year old Student. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 as a Private. Promoted to Corporal 18 Feb 64. Reduced, date not stated. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 3rd Mess) Suffered with Typhoid Fever. His mind wandered and he talked continually to his mother. Died 12 May 1864 of Typhus Fever in Andersonville, GA. Grave 1039. His was the first death from the 24th at Andersonville. Photo & Headstone
STEVENS, George W. - Private. Born about 1839 at Palatine Bridge, Montgomery Co., NY, son of Thomas J. & Lydia Stevens. Thomas served in the 115th NY Infantry. George enlisted 24 Nov 61 at Fort Plain, Montgomery Co., NY, a 22 year old Farmer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Paroled 2 March 65. Admitted 10 March 65 to the U.S. General Hospital, Div. No. 1, Annapolis, MD where he died 16 March 1865 of Chronic Diarrhea. Buried in Annapolis National Cemetery. Grave 363 Headstone | George Stevens
STODDARD, Samuel Augustus - Caisson Corporal. Born 20 April 1835 at Coventry, Chenango Co., NY, son of John & Merab (Parker) Stoddard. Enlisted 5 Sept 62 at Angelica, Allegany Co., NY, a 27 year old Student. Mustered in 10 Sept 62 as a Private. Promoted to Corporal 11 Oct 62. At the time of the Battle of Plymouth, NC, he was on a 10 day leave of absence for examination at Washington, DC for promotion to command of a Colored Company. On 17 March 65 on detached service to the Headquarters, Beaufort, NC. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third Artillery and served until discharged at Roanoke Island, NC. Discharged 7 July 65. After the war resided in New York City while a student of Union Theological Seminary. Married Sarah Elizabeth Hoisington on 20 May 1868. He became a licensed preacher and in June of 1868 was sent by the Presbyterian Church to Holton, Jackson Co., Kansas where he served two years and then Independence, Kansas for four years and then on to Fort Gibson & Muskogee, Indian Territory for nine years. Suffering from Consumption, he was an invalid at Colorado and California. Died 24 Nov 1886. Buried in Conventry Cemetery, Chenango Co., NY. Headstone
STORMS, Thomas Smith - Private. Born 1 Oct 1844. Enlisted 6 Dec 61 at Tarrytown, Albany Co., NY at age 18. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Discharged for Disability 4 Aug 62 at New Bern, NC. Served in Co. D, 10th Veteran Reserve Corps. Stated he was on guard duty at the White House when President Lincoln was assassinated. Died 6 May 1919 at Ossining, Westchester Co., NY. Buried in Sparta Cemetery. Headstone
SUNDERLAND, Charles - Private. Born in Ireland. Enlisted & mustered in 20 Sept 64 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, an 18 year old Chair Maker. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65.
SUNFIELD, James - Private. Born in Holland. Enlisted 9 Oct 61 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY, a 20 year old Laborer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Paroled 26 Feb 65. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Probably died 1867 and buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, NY.
TERRELL, Samuel P. - Private. Born at Brighton, NY. Enlisted 17 Dec 63 at Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, a 20 year old Farmer. Mustered in 5 Jan 64. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Paroled. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65. Also listed as dying in the Florence Stockade, SC.
THAYER, Lewis P. - Private. Born 21 Dec 1844 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY. Enlisted & mustered in 4 Oct 64 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, a 20 year old Farmer. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65. Died 13 July 1903 at Hamlin, NY and buried in Blossom Cemetery. Headstone
TILTON, Henry, Jr. - Caisson Corporal, 6th Detachment. Born at Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, son of Henry & Susan Alice (Gibbs) Tilton. Enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 23 year old Bookkeeper. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 as a Private. Promoted to Corporal 14 April 63. Reduced 31 Oct 63. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Scorbutus made its appearance on his face at Andersonville and he suffered terribly. When he was transferred to the hospital he became hopeful but after gangrene set in, he failed rapidly. Died 20 Oct 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave 11,320. Headstone
TRUAIR, Orange M. - Private. Born at Orleans, Jefferson Co., NY. Enlisted 4 Sept 62 at Mount Morris, Livingston Co., NY, a 36 year old Farmer. Mustered in 5 Sept 62. Died 22 Sept 1863 of Disease at New Bern, NC. Buried at New Bern National Cemetery. Grave 383. Headstone. Also borne as Truer.
TURNER, Robert - Private. Born 1840 in Tioga Co., NY, son of Daniel & Mary (Joslin) Turner. Enlisted & mustered in 20 Sep 62 at New Hartford, Oneida Co., NY, a 22 year old Student. "He was unusually bright and active, impulsively generous and kind, and very popular with the members of the Battery." Killed 16 Dec 1862 at Whitehall, NC. Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Owego, Tioga Co., NY. Headstone
VAN BUREN, Sylvester - Private. Born 1839 at Oswego Co., NY. Enlisted 15 Feb 64 at Mount Morris, Livingston Co., NY, a 22 year old Boatman. Mustered in 16 Feb 64. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Charleston, SC. Escaped 9 April 65 at Charleston. Reported 2 May 65 to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 20 July 65 at Elmira, NY. Died 6 May 1902 at Hume, NY. Buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Fillmore, Allegany Co., NY. Headstone
VAUGHN, William - Further research needed. Widow Margaret applied 20 Aug 1890 for pension. NY.
WARDWELL, Edward Herbert - 2nd Lieutenant. Born 28 April 1941 at Pulaski, Oswego Co., NY, son of Daniel & Hetty (Mann) Wardwell. Enrolled at New Hartford, Oneida Co., NY, a 21 year old Student at Hamilton College, Clinton, NY. Mustered in 20 Sept 62 as a Private. Commissioned 1 June 63 as 2nd Lieut. Detailed 12 May 64 to Dept Hdqrs., Fort Reno, Washington, DC & 12 July to Fort DeRussy, DC. Discharged from the 24th Battery to accept appointment in U.S. Signal Corps as 2nd Lieut, with rank from 3 March 63. Mustered out 9 Aug 65. Died 22 April 1911 at Manhattan, NY. Buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica, NY. Photo & Headstone
WASHINGTON, George - Private. Cook. Enlisted 11 May 63 at Plymouth, NC, age not stated. Married during June 1863 at Plymouth to Amanda Speller. Mustered in 19 Oct 63 as Colored Cook to serve three years. During the Battle of Plymouth, Amanda was killed. George was captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Escaped three days later. Rescued by Federal gunboats. Sick 23 Dec 64 in the General Hospital, Roanoke Island, NC. Listed as being held in confinement at New Bern, NC to be tried by Court Martial 17 Jan 65. Discharged to date 1 May 65. Supposed to have served as a Coal Heaver onboard a steamer. Died 9 April 1888 from cerebro spinal meningitis at Windsor, Bertie Co., PA.
WAYNE, Joseph - Private. Enlisted 23 Oct 61 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY at age 20. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Discharged for Disability 6 Jan 63 at Albany, NY.
WELCH, Edward - Private. Born about 1841 in Portage, NY, son of William & Margaret (Coogan) Welch. William died 1854 and Margaret re-married to Constantine O'Neil who deserted the family. Edward enlisted 27 Aug 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 22 year old Laborer from Eagle, Wyoming Co., NY. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Wounded in the leg & captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 30, 1st Mess) Admitted 24 May 64 to the prison hospital with Dysentery. He was one of the hardiest men in the battery and his death was sudden and unexpected. Died 9 Aug 1864 of Dysentery in the hospital at Andersonville, GA. Grave 5181. Headstone
WELLER, Jacob H. - Private. Born in Princetown, NY. Enlisted 28 Aug 62 at Leicester, NY, a Farmer from Cuylerville, Livingston Co., NY. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 at Buffalo. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA and possibly other prisons. Paroled Nov 64. Died 1 Dec 1864 while onboard a Hospital Transport.
WETMORE, Chauncey A. - Private. Born in Castleton, VT, son of Ira & Anna Wetmore of Ticonderoga, Essex Co., NY. Enlisted 28 Sept 61 at Hague, NY, a 23 year old Laborer. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 at Albany, NY. During Feb 62 he was on duty detailed as Company Clerk. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64. Following his re-enlistment he was on veteran furlough for 35 days starting 1 March 64. He returned in time to participate in the Battle of Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth. Died 9 Nov 1864 at Florence, SC. His comrade of the 24th NY Battery, George A. Holman, stated that he died on November 13, 1864 at Florence, SC and this date was accepted by the pension office as his date of death. He was also known as Chauncey Whitmore. Buried in Florence National Cemetery as an unknown.
WHITBECK, Thomas Henry - Private. At the time of Henry's enlistment, his mother Phebe (Jones) Whitbeck, and his brother Charles, about 12 years of age, lived and worked the small family farm of 54 acres which was owned by Benjamin F. Jones, his mother's brother, with Henry doing the principal work and management on the farm. Henry's father, John, had died August 7, 1854 and his mother had not remarried. His mother, Phebe Jones married his father John Whitbeck on February 28th, 1837. Their first son William H. died about 1848. Prior to entering the service Henry worked on his mother's farm and the contribution to the household for his work was determined to be worth one hundred dollars over and above his board, clothes and personal expenses. Enlisted 23 Oct 61 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY, at age 19. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Died 3 Feb 1862 of Typhoid Fever in the Battery Tent Hospital at Camp Congress, Washington, DC. His was the first death within this Battery.
WHITNEY, Hamilton S. - Private. Born in Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., NY. Enlisted 16 Nov 61 at Albany, Albany Co., NY, an 18 year old Painter. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Married Elizabeth Owens while home on his veteran furlough. Returned to Plymouth. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Paroled 3 March 65. Transferred 5 March 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Joined the regiment 28 May 65.
WHITNEY, W. Adolphus - Bugler. Born in Clifton, NY. Enlisted 21 Nov 61 at Wellsville, Allegany Co., NY, an 18 year old Clerk. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as a Private. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Appointed Bugler, 1 Jan 65. Transferred 5 March 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Joined the regiment 28 May 65. Mustered out 7 July 65. Died 1917. Buried in Highland View Cemetery, Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., MI.
WILLIAMS, Oliver - Sergeant. Born in Perry, Wyoming Co., NY. Married to Laura. Enlisted 26 Aug 62 at Perry, NY, a 21 year old Clerk. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 as a Private. Promoted to Corporal 1 Dec 62; Sergeant 14 April 63. Was in command of a section of the artillery at Plymouth. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 21, 3rd Mess) Admitted 20 July 64 to the prison hospital with Acute Diarrhea. Died 25 July 1864 of Diarrhea & Intermittent Fever in the hospital at Andersonville, GA. Grave 3947. Wife's letter to Oliver at Andersonville sold at Auction
WILLIAMS, Thomas - Private. Born in Ottawa, Canada. Enlisted & mustered in 4 Oct 64 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, a 30 year old Farmer. Absent sick 15 Nov 64 in the General Hospital, Roanoke Island, NC. Transferred 5 March 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Joined the regiment 28 May 65. Mustered out 7 July 65.
WINNE, Barnet V. L. - Private. Born in Albany, NY. Enlisted 7 Sept 64 at Albany, Albany Co., NY, a 39 year old Stone Cutter. Mustered in 9 Sept 64. Transferred 28 May `65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 28 July 65. Also borne as Barnett V. L. Winne.
WINNE, Romaine - Private. Enlisted 20 Nov 61 at Buffalo, NY at age 21. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Mustered out in 1865.
WOOD, George Emmet - Private. Son of George W. & Laura Wood. George died in Aug 1856 and Laura re-married to James Piper in 1862. Emmet enlisted 29 Aug 62 at Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, an 18 year old Farmer. Mustered in 30 Aug 62 at Buffalo, NY. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 39, 3rd Mess) Admitted 1 June 64 to the prison hospital with Acute Diarrhea and dying 23 July 1864. Also listed as attempted to escape with others from Andersonville and got away from the hospital but the dogs tracked them down in the morning. Wood had a portion of his ear torn off by them. He was placed in the stockade and denied many things the others had. (Squad 50, 1st Mess) Died 1 Sept 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave 7581. Headstone Listed as Emmit T. Wood.
WOOLSEY, Elting - Private. Born 1825 in Ulster Co., NY. Enlisted 12 Sept 64 at Albany, Albany Co., NY, a 35 year old Farmer. Mustered in 15 Sept 64. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Died 1914. Buried in Winchell Burial Ground, Stone Ridge, Ulster Co., NY. Headstone Also borne as Etting WOLSEY.
WOOLSEY, John - Private. Enlisted 10 Nov 61 at New York City at age 19. Mustered in 7 Dec 61. Wounded in the right thigh and right arm and captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Remained a wounded prisoner for two weeks and then was sent to Weldon, NC on a barge behind the C.S. Cotton Plant. Arrived 19 May 64 at General Hospital No. 7 (Fair Grounds Hospital), Raleigh, NC. Excision of right ulna. Transferred 21 May 65 to Salisbury Prison, NC. Paroled 2 March 65 at Goldsboro, NC and sent to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out to date 25 April 65 at Albany, NY as of the 24th Battery. Also borne as WOLSEY.
WRIGHT, George G. - Corporal. Gunner. Born at Sand Lake, Rensselaer Co., NY. Enrolled 9 Nov 61 at Hamlin, Monroe Co., NY, a 24 year old Painter. Mustered in 7 Dec 61 as a Private. Promoted to Corporal in July 62. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA & Charleston & Florence, SC. Arrived about 1 Sept 64 at Charleston from Andersonville. Transferred about the 2nd of Oct to Florence. Paroled 10 Dec 64 from the Florence Stockade at Charleston, SC. Reported 16 Dec 64 to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. Re-joined battery 12 April 65. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 7 July 65. After moving to Rich Hill, Missouri and working as a Carriage Painer, he was admitted 3 June 1896 to the National Soldier's Home, Leavenworth, Kansas.
YANCER, James Dean - Private. Born 1833 at Mount Morris, Livingston Co., NY, son of Samuel & Catherine Yancer. Married 24 July 1851 to Elizabeth Confere at Portageville, Wyoming Co., NY. Enlisted 8 Feb 64 at Mount Morris, NY, a 35 year old Mechanic. Mustered in 16 Feb 64. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 7 July or 7, 15 or 18 Aug 1864 of Dysentery at Andersonville, GA. Grave 4984. Headstone. Also listed as YENCER.
YOUNG, Merrit - Private. Born 5 Dec 1839 at Churchville, Monroe Co., NY. Convicted 1 Oct 1860 of 3rd Degree Burglary at Albany, NY and served time at Clinton Prison. Enlisted 29 Nov 62 at Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, a 23 year old Farmer. Mustered in 29 Nov 62. Deserted 30 April 63 at New York City. Enlisted "26 Dec 1862" in Co. K, 1st U.S. Cavalry under the name Merritt Youngs. Died 28 Aug 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave 7101. Headstone. Memorial Headstone at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Perry Center, NY.