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Joseph H. Kamp. Known as J. H. Camp, Box 328, Nyack, N. Y.
Mustered in, May 22, '61. Discharged, March 20, '63, for disability, at Convalescent Camp, Va.
Mustered in, May 22, '61. Deserted, June 23, '61, Albany. Mustered in, May 22, '61. Killed in action at Cedar Moun- tain, Va., Ang. 9, '62. Mustered in, May 22, 61. Transferred, Jan. 1, '62, to Co. G. Mustered in. May 22, '61. Died of disease at Baltimore, Md., Nov. 19, '61.
COMPANY I .- Continued.
NAME AND PRESENT RESI- DENCE, WHERE KNOWN.
REMARKS.
Privates .- Continued. John Rau.
Aivan S. Richmond ..
George Robinson James Scaroon ..
Alexander Simpson Lewiston, N. Y.
Charles Stevenson . .. James W. Stewart . ... Matthew G. Tieranney.
Mustered in, May 22, '61. Captured at Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9, '62. Paroled at Aikens Landing, Va., Sept. 13, '62. Mustered out, June 2, '63. Mustered in, May 22, '61. Mustered out, June 2, '63. Mustered in. Jan, 28, '63. Transferred to barracks at Albany, May 19, 03.
Mustered'm, May 22, '61. Promoted, July 1, '61, to drum
NAME AND PRESENT RESI- DENCE, WHERE KNOWN.
Privates .- Continued.
Charies Vice .. Francis M. Wadsworth Toledo, Oregon.
Ernest Wagner .. John Walker
Mustered In, May 22 'GI. Mustered ont, June 2, '63. Mustered in, May 22, '61, Wounded In action at Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9, '62. Discharged, Nov. 4, '62, on account of wounds at Alexandria, Va. Mnstered in, May 22, '61. Mustered out, June 2, '63. Mustered in, May 22, '61. Missing in action at Wmichester, Va., May 25, '62. Rejoined. June 1, '62. Wounded in ac- tion at Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9, '62. Mustered out, Juue 2, '63.
Thomas Waikins
Mustered in, May 22, '61. Deserted, Sept. 25, '61, at Darns- town, Md.
John Zurker
Mustered in. May 22, '61. Captured at Winchester, Va, May 25, '62. Paroled at Aikens Landing, Va., Sept. 7, '62. Discharged, Jan. 13, '€3, for disability, nt Annapolis, Md.
COMPANY K.
Captains.
Henry H. Paige. 555 Prytonia St., New Orleans, La James D. Ames.
Lieutenants. Voiney Fariey
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Mustered in, May 22, '61, Lieut. On recruiting service, Oet. 12, '61, to Dec. 31, '61. Resigned, June 16, '62. Dled in 1887. Promoted from 2d Lieut. Co. E. Mustered in, May 5, '63, 1st Lient. Mnstered out, June 2, '63. Mnstered in, May 22, '61, Corp. Wounded in action at Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9, '62. Promoted, 2d Lieut., May 5, '63. Mustered out. June 2, '63.
Mustered in, May 22, '61. Sergt. Transferred, temporarily, to I. Transferred, March 23, '02, to Sergt .- Major. Pro- moted, Sept. 16, '02, 2d Lieut. Resigned, Feb. 1, '03.
Mustered in, May 22, '61, 1st Sergt., on recruiting service, Oct., '61, to Nov. 18, '61. Mustered out, June 2, '63. Mustered In. May 22, '61, Sergt. Discharged, Jan. 17, '63, for enlistment as Hospital Steward, U. S. Army. Mnstered in, May 22, '61, Corp. Promoted, Sergt., May 4, '63. Mustered out, June 2. '63.
Mustered in, May 22, '61, private. Promoted, Corp., Aug. 12, 61 ; Sergr., July 30, '62. Wounded in action at Cedar Mountain, Va .. Aug. 9, '62. Detailed in Commissary Dept nt Harper's Ferry. Va., Feb. 11, '63, to April 10, '63. Mus- tered out, June 2. 63.
Sergeants .- Continued. John H. Moy ses .. Corunna, Mich.
William H. Tenbrook ... Olcott, N. Y.
Samuel Wililams
Corporals. Frederick A. Camann .. 304 19th St., Milwaukee, Wis.
Samuel Lewis.
James N. Phillips. Custom House, Omaha, Neb.
Charies L. Pickard
Joshua B. Smith.
Thomas C, Tenbrook ... Musicians. Byron C. Anderson .. . Wissington, S. Dak Edmond Stoney
Mustered in, May 22, '61, Sergt. Wounded and captured at Cedar Monntaln. Va., Aug. 9, '62. Paroled at Aikens Landing, Sept. 13. '62. Mustered out, June 2, '03. Mustered in, May 22. '61. private. Promoted, Corp., March 13, '02 ; Sergt., Jan. 24, '63. Captured at Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9, '62. Paroled at Aikens Landing, Va., Sept. 21, '62. Mustered out, June 2, '63.
Mustered in, May 22, '61. Killed in action nt Cedar Moun- tain, Va., Ang. 9, '62.
Mnstered in, May 22, 61, private. Promoted, Corp., July 30, '62. Captured at Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9, '62. Pa- roled at Aikens Landing, Va., Sept. 13, '62. Mustered out, Juuc 2, '63.
Mustered in, May 22. '61. Discharged, July 19, 'G1, for dis- ability, at Camp Ifarris, D. C.
Mustered in, May 2%, '61, private. Wounded lu action at Cedar Mountain, Va., through left hand, Ang. 9, '62. Nurse in Hospital, Baltimore, Jan. 1. '62, to Feb. 2, '62. Promoted, Corp., Jan. 24, '63. Mustered out, June 2, '63.
Mastered in, May 22, '61, private. Promoted Corp., March 10, '62. Killed in action, Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9, '62. Mustered in, May 22, '61, private. Promoted, Corp., Sept. 21, 62. Mustered out, June 2, '03. Mustered in. May 22, '61, private. Promoted, Corp., April 23, '62. Mustered out, June 2, '63. Died in 1885.
Mustered in, May 22, '61. Mustered ont, June 2, '63.
Mustered in, May 22, '61. Mustered out, June 2, 63.
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Mustered In, May 22, '61, Capt. Resigned, July 21, '82.
Mustered In. May 22, '61, 2d Lieut. Promoted, Ist Lieut., June 16, '62 ; . Capt., Jan. 7. '63. Detailed on recruiting service, Feb. 1, '62, to April 1. '62. Captured at Cedar Mountain, Va . Aug. 9, '62. Paroled at Aikens Landing, Va .. Sept. 24, '02. Mustered ont, June 2, '63. Died, April 10, '91.
Myron F. Warfield Rushville. N. Y Norman O. Allen Lockport, N. Y.
William F. Williams ...
Sergeants.
Hugh A. Jameson. N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Henry F. King
Wilbur F. Lawton. Petoskev, Mich Sylvester S. Marvin. Pittsburg. l'a.
Mustered In, Sept 8, '02. Discharged. Feb. 19, '69, for dis- ability, at Harper's Ferry, Va.
Mustered in, May 22, '61. Quartermaster's Clerk, Ang. I, '61, to May, '63. Mustered out, June 2, '63. Mustered In, May 23, '61. Mustered out, June 2. '63. Mustered in, May 22, '61. Deserted, Sept. 25, 'Gl, at Darnes- town, Md.
REMARKS.
COMPANY K .- Continued.
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NAME AND PRESENT RESI- DENCE, WHERE KNOWN.
Pricates.
Nathaniel Angevine ..
Andrew Baker
Charles A. Beebe
Neison H. Beebe. Big Rapids, Mich.
Leman A. Brace Ean Claire, Wis Kearon Brophy Easton, Mich.
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Mustered In, May 22, 61. Captured nt Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9, '62. Paroled at Aikens Landing, Va , Sept. 13, '62. Detailed In Ambulance Corps, Oct. 29, '62, to April 10, '63. Mustered out, June 2, 63.
Mustered in, Aug. 27, 62. Transferred to depot at Albany, Mny 19, 63, and assigned to 10th Maine Battalion,
John S. Bush William Bush
Dexter F. Carpenter
David Caton.
Mustered in, May 22, '61. Captured at Cedar Mountain, Va , Aug. 9, '02. Pmoled at Aikens Landing, Va., Sept. 13 '62. Mustered out, June 2, '63.
William H. Cleveland .. Joseph Coty ..
Mustered in, May 22, 61. Deserted, June 22, '61, Albany. Mustered in, May 22, '61. Captured at Winchester, Va., May 25, 62. Paroled, same place, June 20, '62. Captured at Manassas, Va., Aug. 29, 62. Paroled, same place, date not given. Mustered out, June 2. '63.
Wliliam Crowley
Daniel H. Davis ..
Ingraham D. Eaton
Frankiln S. Eggart
William O. Engler
Mustered in, May 2, '61. Captured and Paroled, at Win- chester, Va .. May 25, '62. Mustered out, June 2, '63. Mustered in, May 22, '61. Clerk, Brigade Headquarters, Quartermaster's Dept., Sept. '61, to Oet. '62. Discharged, April 23, '63 at Baltimore, Md., for disability and expira- tion of service.
Mustered in, Aug. 29, '62. Transferred, May 19, '63, to Depot at Albany.
Mustered in, May 22, 'GI. Mustered out, June 2 '63.
Mustered in, Sept. 8, '62. Deserted Feb. 11, '63, from Lincoln Hospital, Washington, D. C. Mustered in, May 23, '01. Mustered out, June 2, '63.
Mustered in May 22. '61. Killed in action, at Cedar Moun- tnin, Va., Aug 9, '52. Mustered In Nov 28, '61. Mustered out, June 2, '63.
NAME AND PRESENT RESI- DENCE, WHERE KNOWN.
Privates .- Continued. Isalah Harrington
Charles Hartwig
Mustered In, May 22, '61, wounded In action, at Cedar Moun- taln, Va., Ang. 9. '62. Mustered out, June 2. '63. Mustered In, May 22, '61. Teamster in brigade and in an- munition train, Nov. '61, to April 10, '63. Mustered out, June 2, '03. Mustered in, May 22, '61. Mustered out, June 2, '63.
Henry H. Helmes. Ransomville, N. Y. Emerson Hilton.
Emory Hilton Charles li. Halstead
Michael Hutchinson
Mustered in, May 22, '61. Discharged, June 18, '01, for dis- ability, at Albany.
William Kruske Youngstown, N. Y.
Patrick McCann.
Schuyler Mckenzie.
Frankiin 0. Mckinney . 78 Loek St .. Lockport, N. Y
Terence Mahoney
Jamies Mason.
Gottfried Meirs
Mustered in. May 22. '61. Discharged Aug. 7, '61, for dis- ability. at Berlin, Mld.
Selinous A. Miner Enlisted, March 5, 62. Killed in action at Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9. Be.
John Moll Mustered in, May 22, '61. Killed in action at Cedar Moun- tain, Va., Aug. 9, 62. Peter C. More. Mustered in, May 22. '61. Discharged, Aug. 7, '61, for dis- ability, at Berlin, Md.
Mathew Moyses. Walter Muilet Joseph J. G. Nellist.
Mustered out, June 2, '63. Mustered out, June 2, '63. Mustered In, May 22, '31. Mustered in, May 22, '61. Mustered in, May 22, '61. Captured at Cedar Mountnin, Va., Ang. 9, '62. Paroled at Aikens Landing, Va., Sept. 13, '62. Mustered out, June 2, '63.
George A. Nye. Mustered in, May 22, '61. Captured at Winchester, Va .. May 25, 162. Paroled at Aikens Landing, Va., Sept. 13, 02. Mustered out, June 2, '63. Willlam Parsons. Mustered in, May 22, '61. Captured at C'edar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9. '62. Paroled at Aikens Landing, Sept 13, '62. Mustered out, June 2. '63.
Marcellus E. Patricks ..
Mastered iu, Dec. 10, '61. Died, May 25, '62, of disease at Winchester, Va.
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Frank Erbacker
Stephen Flynn .. . Henry Forman.
Truman B. Goodenough Randall Road, N Y. John Grllien.
Eli S. Hambiin Wilson, N. Y.
REMARKS.
Mustered in, May 22, '61. Discharged for disability, July 17, 61, at Camp Harris, D. C. Mustered in. Aug. 27, '62. Transferred to depot at Albany, May 19, '63. Mustered in. Mny 22, 'GI. Hospital attendant, Nov., '62, to April 10, '63. Mustered out, June 2, '63.
Mustered in, May 22, 61. Captured in hospital at Winches- ter, Va .. May 25, '62. Paroled, same place. Rejoined, Dee. 20, '12 Mnstered out, Jime 2, '63. Mustered in, Nov. 11, 'G1. Mustered out, June 2, '63.
Francis Burneil
Alexander W. Lowne. .. Mnsiered in, May 22, '61. Mustered out, June 2, '63. Mustered in, May 23, '61. Discharged, July 17, '61 for dis- ability, at Washington, D. C.
Mustered int, May 23, '61. Deserted, June 22, '61, at AI- bany.
Mustered In, May 22, '61. In Brignde Quartermaster's Dept., Feb. '02. Detailed in Battery K, Ist N. Y. Light Artillery, March 19, '63, to May 10, '63. Mustered out. June 2, '63. Mustered in, May 22, 661. Brigade saddler, in ammunilou train, Dec. '61, to Mav '63. Mastered out, June 2, '63. Mustered in, May 22, 61. Wonuded in hip, nt Cedar Moun- tuin, Va , Aug 9, '62. Mustered out, June 2, '63. Mustered in, May 22, '61. Discharged, July 12, '61, for dis- ability, at Albany.
Mustered in. May 22, '61. Captured at Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9, '62. Paroled at Richmond, Va., Sept. 7, '62. Mustered out, June 2, '05.
Mustered iu, Aug. 25, '62. Discharged, Jan. 15, '63, for dis- ability at Fairfax Station, Va. Mustered in. May 22, 61. Died, Oct. 3, '62, of disease at Balti- more, Md.
Mustered in, May 22. 61. Discharged, Aug. 16, '61, at Ber- lin, Md , for disability. Mustered in, May 23, '61. Died, May 14, '62, of disease, at Strasburg, Va.
Mustered in, May 22, '61. Discharged, Aug. 4, '61, for dis- ability, at Berlin, Md.
REMARKS.
Mustered In, Jan. 6, '62. Discharged, Sept. 8, '62, for dis- ability, nt Fairfax Semiunry Hospital, Va.
Mustered in, May 22, '61. Mustered out, June 2, '63. Mustered in, May 22, '61. Discharged, Aug. 8, '62, for dls- ability, nt Berlin. Mld.
COMPANY K .- Continued.
NAME AND PRESENT RERI- DENCE, WHERE KNOWN.
Privates .- Continued. Nehemiah Pecktil St. Johns, Mich.
Joseph Phillips 58 Genesce St. Buffalo, N. Y. Perry Putnam
Mustered in, May 22, '61. Captured at Winchester. Va, May 6, 62. Paroled at Aikens Landing, Va., Sept. 13, '62. Detailed in Battery K. Ist N. Y. Light Artillery, March 17, '63, to June 2 '63. Mustered out, June 2, '63 Mustered in, May 22, '61. Mustered out. Juue 2, '63.
Mustered in, May 22, 61. Killed in action at Cedar Moun-
tain, Va., Aug. 9, '62. Mustered in, May 22, '61. Died of disease at Harrisonburg, Vu .. April 23 62"
Mustered In, May 22, '61. Mustered out, June 2, '63. Died, in 1829.
Mustered In, May 22, '61. Captured at Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug 9, '62. Paroled at Aikeus Landing, Va., Sept. 21, '62. Min-tered cut, June 2, '63
Mustered in, May 22. '61. Brigade blacksmith, Dec., '61, to May, 63. Mustered out, June 2, '63.
NAME AND PRESENT RESI- DENCE, WHERE KNOWN
REMARKS.
Privates .- Continued. Don C. Smith
August Strasburg Sanborn, N. Y. Dennis Sullivan
Watson Swick.
Charles Vogt ..
William H. Ward. Henry Webb.
Abram Wheeler
Willard White ..
Mustered in, May 22, 61. Died, Sept. 5, '02, of disease, at Baltimore, Md.
Hixon Woolever.
Oliver B. Young.
William D. Young ..
Mustered in, May 22, '61. Killed In action at Cedar Moun- tain, Va., Aug. 9, '62. Mustered m, April 8, '62. Transferred, May 19, '63, to depot at Albany. Later, assigned to 10th Maine Battalion. Mustered in, May 22, '01. Diod, Sept. 1, '62, in hospital at Alexandria. Va., of wounds received iu netion at Cedar Mountain, Va , Aug. 9, '02.
UNASSIGNED RECRUITS.
There is no evidence that any of these men ever joined the regiment.
Unassigned Recruits. Henry C. Bowen Samuel Bowman William Butlan. William H. Ennlg. Wlillam Erving .. John Flattery .. Eugene Nammond.
Mustered In, Jan. 6, '62. Enlisted, March 8, '62. Dropped, Oct. 31, '61. No further Information on register. Enlisted, Sept. 30. '62. Enlisted, Oct. 26, '61. Deserted, Oct. 23, '61.
Enlisted, Oct 12, '61. Deserted, Nov. 25, '61. Mustered in. Nov 28, '61.
Unassigned Recruits. Jacob A. Morgan .... William G. Reynolds Peter Russel .. Carl Schisty ... Wasson D. Wicks Henry Williams ..
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Enlisted, Aug. 30, '62. Mustered In, Dec. 25, '61. Mustered In, Nov. 12, '61. Enlisted, Feb. 26, '63. Enlisted, Dec. 8, '61. Deserted, Dec. 19, '61. Mustered In, Nov. 28, '61.
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John H. Smith. 351 South Broadway, Aurora. It
REMARKS.
Mustered in, May 22, '61. Captured at Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9, 62. Paroled at Atkens Landing, Va., Sept. 13, '62. Mustered out, June 2, '63. Mustered in, May 22, '61. Mustered out, June 2, '63.
Mustered In, May 22, '61. Discharged, Aug. 8, '61, for disa- bility, at Berlin, Md.
Mustered in, May 22, '61. Served in Quartermaster's Depart- meut, Feli., '62, to May, '63. Mustered out, June 2, '63. Mustered in, May 22, '61. Killed in action at Cedar Moun- tain, Va., Aug. 9, '62. Mustered in, May 22, '61. Died, June 18, '62, at Williams- port, Md.
William B. Richardson Stephen C. Roberts
Albert Rogers ..
Mustered in, May 22, '61. Discharged, Feb. 3 '63, for dis- ability, at Fairfax Seminary, General Hospital, Va. Mustered in, May 22, '61. Mistered out, June 2, 63. Mustered m, May 22, '01. Mustered out, June 2, '63. Mustered iu, May 22. 'of. Discharged, Aug. 8. '61, for dis- ability, at Berlin, Md.
Charles Seger
William H. Simonds. Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
RECAPITULATION, TWENTY-EIGHTH NEW YORK REGIMENT.
F. AND S. AND N C. S. .
BAND.
COMPANY A.
COMPANY B.
COMPANY C.
COMPANY D.
COMPANY E
F.
COMPANY |COMPANY COMPANY G.
II.
COMPANY I.
COMPANY K.
TOTAL.
Original Muster-in,
11
2
83
78
76
79
78
77
79
78
77
78
796
Recruits,
12
25
15
13
26
50
8
13
9
18
13
12
214
Total in Regiment,
23
27
98
91
102
129
86
90
88
90
90
00
1,010
Killed in battle and died from wounds, . .
2
0
6
5
7
7
2
8
4
8
4
9
62
Died of disease,
0
0
0
4
4
7
3
5
8
4
2
6
43
Discharged, from wounds and disa- bility, ·
7
17
28
16
17
24
14
23
18
18
19
17
218
Transferred, missing, deserted and resigned,
2
10
22
23
13
20
7
11
14
8
25
10
165
Total lost from all causes, . .
11
27
56
48
41
58
26
47
44
38
50
42
488
Mustered out,
12
0
42
43
61
71
60
43
44
58
40
48
522
Total, . .
23
27
98
91
102
129
86
90
88
96
00
00
1,010
Served full term, two years,
10
0
39
40
50
52
55
37
43
46
40
45
457
Surviving in 1896, .
5
9
31
11
39
39
23
19
14
22
15
25
252
1
139
1
negre
140
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COLONEL EDWIN F. BROWN, TWENTY-EIGHTH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, Inspector-General United States Soldiers' Homes.
Born in Ridgeway, Orleans Co., N. Y., April 23, 1823. Mustered into the U. S. service at Albany, N. Y., May 22, 1861, as Lieutenant- Colonel 28th N. Y. Vols. Wounded in action at Cedar Mountain, Va., August 9, 1862. Left arm amputated. Left at Culpeper August 19, 1962, and captured by the enemy. Paroled at Aikens Landing, Va., October 6, 1862. Promoted Colonel November 1, 1862. Mustered out, June 2, 1863.
Col. Brown, born in Ridgeway, has never lost his residence there. He remained on his father's farm until 1837. Attended Gaines Acad- emy three years, and Canandaigua Academy one year, then taught one year in Gaines Academy. Returned to farming in 1843, and carried on a large grain and stock farm until 1856, part of the time, also, supcrin- tending the 12th section of the Erie Canal. Left the farm in 1856 and engaged in grain and produce business in Medina, N. Y. About 1860, Col. Brown engaged in a manufacturing enterprise in East Cambridge, Mass., which was abandoned on the breaking out of the war.
In April, 1861, he took an active part, with Col. Donnelly, in organ- izing the Twenty-eighth Regiment. Was elected Lieutenant-Colonel, and served continuously with the regiment until the battle of Cedar Mountain, where he lost his arm. After the death of Col. Donnelly he was promoted Colonel, which position he held until mustered out with the regiment.
Col. Brown was elected Clerk of Orleans County while still in com- mand of the Twenty-eighth, but did not take possession of the office until the regiment was discharged. Later, he went South and engaged in mercantile business in Vicksburg. Was appointed Military Mayor of Vicksburg in 1866. IIe resigned two years later to accept the position of Governor of the Central Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, at Dayton, Ohio, where he remained from January 1, 1869, to November 1, 1880, when he was appointed Inspector-General for all National Homes in the United States. IIe still occupies that office, traveling from Maine to California, having made the round trip six times, and supervising the building of the Home at Leavenworth, Kansas, the one at Santa Monica, Cal., also the one at Marion, Ind. His life is a busy one. He has a large farm in Central Ohio, where he. goes occasionally for rest and recreation.
It was largely through the efforts of Col. Brown that the memorable meeting of the Twenty-eighth New York and the Fifth Virginia Regi- ments was held at Niagara Falls in May, 1883. This was the first time that Union and Confederate regiments had met together in fraternal greetings, and was an event of great interest.
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DUDLEY DONNELLY, LATE COLONEL 28TH REGIMENT, N. Y. S. VOLS.
Mustered into the U. S. service, May 22, 1861, at Albany, N. Y. In command of the ist Brigade, Ist Divi- sion, 5th Corps, Army of Virginia (General Banks), from March 20, 1862, to June 15, 1862, also July 31, 1862. Mor- tally wounded at Cedar Mountain, Va., August 9, 1862. Died of wounds at Culpeper, Va., August 15, 1862. Buried at Lockport, N. Y., where the members of his regiment have erected a monument to his memory. His ability as commander of his regiment or brigade was always recognized and highly commended in official re- ports. llis death ended a career that was a brilliant one, indeed. His death was a personal loss to every meinber of the regiment. Association with such a man was an honor, and the remembrance of him and his herole ser- vices will ever be a loving and cherished memory.
GENERAL ALPHEUS S. WILLIAMS, BRIGADE. DIVISION, AND CORPS, COMMANDER, DIED IN DETROIT, MICH., IN 1883.
The members of the 28th New York "uncover" at the sight of this loved commander, and his name is an inspiration to any comrade of his old ist Division - "First of the 12th Corps and second to none." It was the exceeding good fortune of the 28th N. Y. Regiment to serve under his command during most of its his- tory. The men can never forget his fatherly kindness and care. He was universally known throughout the Division by the homely but loving title, " Old Pap Wil- liams." As a brave and able General, he was fully equal to any position where the fortunes of war placed him. Long after the war he wrote : "I remember warmly the asth New York. It was my favorite regiment, and I shall remember it to the day of my death.'
ELLIOTT W. COOK, DIED IN CALIFORNIA, IN 1873.
Born in 1819. Mustered in, May 22, 1861, as Captain of Co. A. Promoted to Major, September 13, 1861. Captured at Cedar Mountain, Va., August 9, 1862. Ex- changed, November 11, 1862, Promoted Lieut .- Colonel, November 2, 1862. Captured at Chancellorsville, Va., May 2, 1863. Paroled at City Point, Va., May 14, 1863. Mustered out, June 2, 1863.
As Captain, Major, or Lieut .- Colonel, E. W. Cook was always the reliable, capable officer, the kind, genial, courteous gentleman and friend.
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THEOPHILUS FITZGERALD, WASHINGTON, D. C.
Born in 1836. Mustered in, Mav 22, 1861, as Captain of Co. E. Promoted Major, November 2, 1862. Mus- tered out, June 2, 1863.
Mr. FitzGerald has for many years been in the Gov- . erninent Printing Office at Washington, D. C. Is a prominent and influential G. A. R. Comrade of the Dis- trict of Columbia.
CHARLES P. SPROUT,
LATE ADJUTANT 28TH N. Y. VOLUNTEERS.
Born in Stafford, Genesee County, N. Y., August 26, 1828 Mustered into the U. S. service at Albany, N. Y., May 22, 186t, as Adjutant, 28th N. Y. Detailed on recruiting service, February, 1862, to May, 1862. Killed in action at Cedar Mountain, Va., August 9, 1862. Buried where he fell, "on the field of honor."
No name is mentioned in the long list of heroic dead of the 28th with feelings of deeper respect and admiration than that of Adjutant Sprout." He inct a death of glory in the inost advanced position of our forces in the charge at Cedar Mountain. The bravest of the brave, the model soldier, the Christian gentleman, the true friend. The heart-pulses beat quicker, the cyes of his comrades moisten, at the mention of this grand and noble man who offered his life at Cedar Mountain, on the altar of his country.
CHRISTOPHER L. SKEELS,
Born at Rutland, Vt . January 12, 1823. Died Octo- ber 6, 1879. Mustercd into service as Quartermaster May 22. 1861. Acting Quartermaster ist Brigade, ist Division, 5th Army Corps, March 20, 1862, to October 16, 1862. In Chief Quartermaster's Department, ist Division, 12th Corps, October 16, 1862, to February 7, 1863. Promoted to Captain Co. A, October 21, 1862. Mustered out, June 2, 1863.
After the War, was traveling agent for the Commerce Insurance Company of Albany, N. Y. In 1865 removed to New York City, where he was inanager of an exten- sive fire insurance agency until his death. Member of the New York Board of Underwriters, the Manhattan Club and the New England Society. This sword is in possession of C. L. Skeels Post, G. A. R., of llartland, N. Y. Presented Decoration Day, 1886.
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ALBERT M HELMER, DIED IN MILWAUKEE, APRIL 20, 1896.
Born at Oak Hill, Montgomery County, N. Y., March 10, 1832. Mustered in, May 22, 1861. as Surgeon, . 28th N. Y. Volunteers. Acting Surgeon ist Brigade, Ist Division. 5th Army Corps, from March 20, 1862, to Octo- ber 22, 1862, under General Banks.
Dr. Helmer remained in charge of the disabled sol- diers taken at Culpeper Court House, Va., after the battle of Cedar Mountain. Va. Was taken prisoner and sent to Libby Prison. Subsequently he was exchanged and sent to Fortress Monroe. Resigned, November 10, 1862, on account of poor health
Dr. Ilelmer went to Milwaukee, soon after leaving the army, and did not resume the practice of medicine, but engaged in the brokerage business. His home has been in Milwaukee since the war.
ROBERT T. PAINE, DIED IN 1886.
Born in 1834. Mustered in, December 28, 1861, as Assistant Surgeon. Mustered out, June 2, 1863.
Dr. Paine was a skillful surgeon and a faithful officer of the 28th Regiment. He had hosts of friends and no enemies. A more genial or welcome addition to any circle could not be found.
Trusted alike by officers and men, careful, kind, and conscientious in the discharge of his duties, he was loved by the members of the regiment while living, and his memory will be ever cherished.
THOMAS CUSHING, M. D .. BARRE CENTER, N. Y.
Mustered into the service of the United States, August 25, 1862. as Assistant Surgeon of the 28th N. Y. Volunteers. Resigned, March 12, 1863.
Subsequent to the war Dr. Cushing was a practicing physician of prominence and ability at Medina and other places in Orleans County, New York. Several years ago he retired from active practice and resides at Barre Cen- ter, where he devotes much of his time to study. Dr. Cushing is a naturalist, and a man of education and research ; and has written many .articles on his favorite subject.
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CHANDLER B. GILLAM, BYRON, N. Y.
Born in Byron, Genesee County, N. Y., July 19, 1833. Enlisted, April 27, 1861. Mustered in, May 22, 1861, as Corporal in Co. F. Promoted Sergeant-Major and trans- ferred to Non-commissioned staff, October 1, 1862. Wounded by piece of a shell at Chancellorsville, Va., May 2. 1863. Mustered out. June 2, 1863. "Mr. Gillam is engaged in farming on the farm where he was born. Is a member of Futter Post, No. 412, G. A. R., Department of New York, at Bergen, N. Y.
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