Bi-centennial history of Albany. History of the county of Albany, N. Y., from 1609 to 1886. With portraits, biographies and illustrations, Part 97

Author: Howell, George Rogers, 1833-1899; Tenney, Jonathan, 1817-1888
Publication date: 1886
Publisher: New York, W. W. Munsell & Co.
Number of Pages: 1452

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militia, April 15, 1861, 13, 906; call for volunteers, July 22, 1861, 120, 231; July 2, 1862, 59,705; August 4, 1862, 20,980; October 17, 1863, and February 1, 1864, 75,751; March 14, 1864, 44,- 435; July 18, 1864, 83, 843; December 19, 1864, 32,965; militia for 100 days, 5,640; for less than 100 days, 15,987. Whole number militia, 35,533; whole number of volunteers, 437,910. Total, 473,- 443.

The first regiment in Albany County to respond to the Governor's order, issued on the evening of April 21, 1861, to move on to Washington next morning at nine, was the Twenty-fifth Regiment, N. Y. State Militia. It was officered as follows : Michael K. Bryan, Colonel; James Swift, Lieuten- ant-Colonel; David Friedlander, Major; John M. Kimball, Adjutant; Cornelius B. O'Leary, Surgeon. Captains : Company A, Jacob Fredendall; B, Tim- othy McDermott; C, John Gray; D, Frank Mar- shall; E, J. J. Huber; F, M. H. Kenneally; G, H. Mulholland; H, - Godfrey; K, Hale Kingsley; L, F. Newdorf. With 479 men all told, the regiment proceeded to Washington, arriving on the morning of the 29th, and was quartered near the Capitol. Ordered to Arlington Hights, the regi- ment built Fort Albany, and after three months' service, returned to Albany, numbering 575 men. May 31, 1862, the regiment was again mustered into the United States service for three months, and ordered to Suffolk, Va. On its return, Col- onel Bryan and many of its officers and men en- listed in the volunteer service. Colonel Michael K. Bryan, born in Ireland in 1820, came to Albany in 1827, and was educated in the public schools. He was for many years in the employ of his cousin, Colonel John McCardle, but became proprietor in 1853 of a restaurant and hotel. In 1850 he was Captain of Albany Worth Guards; and was succes- sively Major, Lieutenant-Colonel, and Colonel of the 25th N. Y. S. M., which he led twice in his country's service. He afterwards raised the 175th Regiment, N. Y. Volunteers, and was made its Colonel, and proceeded to Louisiana early in the winter of 1862. He was mortally wounded in a charge at Port Hudson, La., June 14, 1863, and died at the head of his command. He was a noble patriot.

Third Regiment Infantry, N. Y. S. V., was organ- ized in Albany, May 7, 1861, and was composed of ten companies, of which five were recruited from Albany, viz .: C, Captain E. G. Floyd; E, Captain J. W. Blanchard; F, Captain H. S. Hulbert; G, Cap- tain J. H. Ten Eyck, Jr .; I, Captain E. S. Jenny. May 8th, Frederick Townsend was elected Colonel, S. M. Alford, Lieutenant-Colonel, and George D. Bayard, Major. Alexander H. Hoff was made Surgeon, and Jonathan O. Moore, Adjutant. The regiment left Albany May 18, 1861, with 796 officers and men; was in the engagement at Big Bethel, and afterwards stationed at Fortress Monroe, until its term of enlistment expired. May 8, 1863, it went into service as a veteran com- mand, with 800 men; received 700 conscripts, 200 recruits, and, by consolidation, the 112th N. Y. Vol- unteers. It did distinguished service at Fort Wag-

ner, Charleston, Bermuda Hundred, Petersburg, Fort Gilmer, Fort Fisher, Wilmington, and in many skirmishes. Colonel Townsend resigning July 2, 1861, the regiment continued in service under Colonel Alford, and was mustered out Au- gust, 1865. Colonel Townsend has since been Ad- jutant-General of the State, and still resides in the city, one of its most esteemed citizens.

The Forty-third Regiment, New York Volun- teers, was organized at Albany and mustered into the United States service between August 25 and September 21, 1861, when it reached the field, with the following commissioned officers: Francis L. Vinton, Colonel; Charles H. Pierson, Lieutenant- Colonel; Benjamin F. Baker, Major; James H. Thompson, Surgeon; James H. Bogart, Adjutant. Captains: Company A, John Wilson; Company B, I. R. Van Slyke; Company E, E. Cass Griffin; Company D, Charles H. Clark; Company E, Jacob Wilson; Company F, James C. Rogers; Company G, William H. Mathews; Company H (Yates Rifles), Edwin C. Drake; Company I, George W. Reed; Company K, Harvey S. Chatfield; Captain Charles B. Mitchell, 1862; Captain John L. New- man, 1862; Captain David Burhans, 1862; Cap- tain James D. Visscher, 1862. The regiment left Albany September 16, 1861, with 706 men; re- ceived 1, 621 recruits, and returned in July, 1865, with 290 men and 13 officers. It was at the front all through the war; was distinguished for dash and courage; and was in the following engage- ments: Lee's Mills, Warwick Creek, Siege of York- town, Golding's Farm, Seven Days' Battles, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Mary's Hights, Salem Church, Banks' Ford, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Rappahannock Station, Locust Grove, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Coal Har- bor, Petersburg, Fort Stephens, Charleston, Ope- quam, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek, Petersburg (two engagements), Sailor's Creek.

Among those who fell was Major (afterwards Col- onel) James Henry Bogart, who was born March 24, 1839, in Albany; was educated at Albany Academy. Enlisted under Colonel Vinton as Adjutant; was Major in the 162d, and was killed by a shell while advancing with his regiment at Port Hudson, June 14, 1863. Captain (afterwards Colonel) John Wil- son, born in Albany December 29, 1838; educated at Albany Academy; was proficient in scholarship; raised Company A of the 43d in a week, and marched to the barracks August 3, 1861. He was commissioned as Major, July 17, 1862; Lieutenant- Colonel, September 24, 1862; Colonel, February 1, 1864. May 6, 1864, his right knee was shat- tered by a rifle ball; his leg was amputated next day; and he died May 8th, greatly lamented.

Captain (afterwards Major) William Wallace; born in Albany January 8, 1835; educated in public schools; was foreman in Weed, Parson & Co.'s office; active in the Fire Department; raised Company F for the 43d Regiment in September, 1862; was confined in Libby Prison in May and June, 1863, until exchanged. He was commissioned Major, April, 1864. While leading a charge at the Battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864, was shot through

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the head. In the same engagement Lieutenant Colonel Fryer was mortally wounded. Both sleep among the bravest of the brave.

Captain David Burhans, Company H, was born in Bethlehem June 24, 1840; became mail agent from New York to Troy. In September, 1862, he raised a company for the 43d, and was with his regiment until he fell, fighting at the front, at Po River, May 10, 1864. He was esteemed for ex- alted virtues.

Captain (afterwards Colonel) James D. Visscher was born in Albany March 26, 1829; was in employ of Weed, Parsons & Co .; was member of the Bur- gesses Corps and went with them, and 25th Regi- ment New York State Militia, in April, 1861, to Washington for three months' service. He enlisted and took command of Company G, 43d Regiment, September 4, 1862; was promoted Colonel of the regiment after the battle of the Wilderness, May 12, 1864; and was killed at Fort Stevens, Washington, July 12, 1864. He was beloved for his Christian virtues and soldierly conduct.

Captain Douglass Lodge, son of Mr. Benjamin Lodge, born in Albany September 22, 1842; at- tended public schools, the Academy, and Annap- olis Naval School. He enlisted in Company B, 25th New York State Militia, in April, 1861; re-enlisted in 43d Volunteers; Third Sergeant, Company A. He was promoted, for bravery, to Quartermaster-Sergeant, September, 1861; Second Lieutenant, April, 1862; First Lieutenant and Captain, November 3, 1862. At the charge on Mary's Hights, May 3, 1863, Captain Lodge planted the regiment's colors on the enemy's works. On the following day he received his death wound. This young soldier died, greatly beloved and honored, May 5th.

The Tenth Regiment National Guards was organized at Albany in 1861, early in the rebellion, and performed guard and other duty at the call of Governor Morgan. It tendered for the third time its services for nine months; went into service November 21, 1862, with 864 men, officered as follows: Ira W. Ainsworth, Colonel; Frank Cham- berlain, Lieutenant-Colonel; David M. Woodhall, Major; Richard M. Strong, Adjutant; William H. Craig, Surgeon. Captains: Company A, Lionel U. Lenox; Company B, Charles E. Davis; Com- pany C, Stephen Bronk; Company D, James Dodds; Company E, James McFarland; Company F, James R. Harris; Company G, Morgan L. Fil- kins; Company H, Harmon N. Merriman; Com- pany I, E. H. Tomlinson; Company K, William HI. Brandenburg. It was assigned to General Banks, Department of the Gulf, as the 177th New York Volunteers. It served in the campaigns from New Orleans to Port Hudson, and did some of the best fighting at the latter place, suffering severely.

On the fall of Port Hudson, and at the close of its nine months' service, it returned home and resumed its original position in the Ninth Brigade National Guard.

Among those of the 177th who fell in the field were ----

Adjutant Richard M. Strong, son of Anthony M. Strong; was born in Albany June 10, 1835, and died at Bonnet Carré, La., May 12, 1863. He had graduated with honor at Albany Academy and Princeton College; was admitted to the Bar in 1856; was Judge Advocate of the Ninth Brigade National Guard, and Adjutant 177th Volunteers, at the time of his death.

Lieutenant John Peter Phillips, Company F; born in Fishkill July 25, 1820; . when 16 re- moved to New York, afterwards to Albany. Went with the Tenth Regiment to Louisiana; contracted fever, and died September 4, 1863, four days after his return home.

Sergeant Charles H. Frederich, born in Albany October 23, 1841; attended public schools. En- listed in Company B, Tenth National Guard; died of typhoid fever at Bonnet Carré, La., March 10, 1863.

Sergeant Joseph C. Vanderhoop, born July 25, 1843, in Albany; was a marble cutter. Joined Com- pany B, 25th Militia, and went with that regiment to Washington, April, 1861. May 23d, Sergeant Vanderhoop captured two prisoners, supposed to have been the first taken in the War for the Union. He enlisted in the 177th Regiment, and died of typhoid fever in Louisiana.

Sergeant William Crounse, born in Guilderland, September 19, 1830; came to Albany in 1855. Enlisted in the Tenth National Guard; went to Bonnet Carré, La., where he died June 28, 1863.

Forty-Fourth or People's Regiment. - After New York's quota under the first call had been filled, it was deemed advisable to ask each town and ward to be represented by furnishing one man, armed and equipped by voluntary subscription, to form a Zouave regiment to avenge the death of Colonel Ellsworth, and serve during the war. It was organized October 16, 1861, and left October 20th for the seat of war, 850 strong, composed largely of Albany City and County men. Its officers were as follows : Stephen W. Stryker, Col- onel ; James C. Rice, Lieutenant-Colonel ; James Mckown, Major; William Frothingham, Surgeon; Edward B. Knox, Adjutant. Captains: Company A, Edward P. Chapin ; Company B, L. S. Larra- bee; Company C, William H. Revere, Jr .; Company D, Freeman Conner ; Company E, Michael McN. Walsh ; Company F, Campbell Allen ; Company G, William L. Vanderlip ; Company H, William N. Danks; Company I, A. Webster Shaffer; Com- pany K, William H. Miller. Captain Rodney G. Kimball, 1862 ; Captain B. Munger, 1862. The regiment was mustered in September 24, 1861, and served at Yorktown, Hanover Court House, Gaines' Mills, Turkey Island, Malvern Hill, Groveton, Antietam, Fredericksburgh, Chancel- lorsville, Aldie, Gettysburg, Jones' Cross Roads, Rappahannock Station, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania Court House, North Anna, Bethesda Church, Petersburg, and the Weldon Railroad. The regiment was mustered out September 24, 1864, and returned 170 in number. During its service upwards of 700 recruits joined its ranks.

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The following, among others in the regiment, died in service-

Lieutenant-Colonel (afterwards Brigadier-Gen- eral) James C. Rice; born in Worthington, Massa- chusetts, 1828; graduated from Yale College, 1853; studied law; enlisted April, 1861 ; did brave ser- vice and was transferred to the 39th New York Vol- unteers Garibaldi Guards ; commissioned First Lieutenant, then Adjutant; he was appointed Lieutenant-Colonel of the Forty-Fourth; went to the front; was promoted Colonel; and finally was made Brigadier-General for gallant conduct at Gettys- burg. He was killed at Spottsylvania, Va., May 10, 1864. A devoted patriot, a sincere Christian. His last words were, "Turn me over that I may die with my face to the foe." Sergeant Walter H. Angus, born June 10, 1845 ; enlisted October 21, 1861, in the Forty-Fourth; was in all engagements with his regiment, escaping unhurt until the fatal shot. Was promoted Second-Lieutenant October 9, 1863; killed at Petersburgh June 21, 1864.

Ninety-first Regiment, New York Volunteers, was raised in the autumn of 186r, mostly in Albany, and was called into the United States' service for three years, December 16, 1861, with 847 names on the roll. It left Albany December 20th, and Governor's Island January 8, 1862 ; arriving at Key West, January 20th. The officers were as follows : Jacob Van Zandt, Colonel; Jon- athan Tarbell, Lieutenant-Colonel; Charles G. Clark, Major; Robert F. Keeven, Adjutant ; Robert Morris, Surgeon. Captains : Company A, John W. Felthousen ; Company B, George W. Stackhouse; Company C, J. G. McDermott ; Company D, Henry Crounse ; Company E, Will- iam Lee ; Company F, John Cooke; Company G, Allan H. Jackson ; Company H, J. B. Collins; Company I, Charles A. Burt; Company K, Henry S. Hulbert. The Ninety-first was stationed at Pen- sacola seven months; went to New Orleans under General Banks. Was in three engagements at Port Hudson, Irish Bend, Bayou Vermilion, Gonzales' Plantation, and many skirmishes. It suffered se- verely. Returned home July 19, 1864. Nearly all re-enlisted. It was stationed six months near Bal- timore, and recruited 1,600 strong. In February, 1865, it was assigned to First Brigade, Third Di- vision, Fifth Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, before Petersburgh. Was in the battles of White Oak Ridge, Five Forks and many minor engage- ments.

The following are among those who fell in battle:

Major George W. Stackhouse, enlisted 1861; Second Lieutenant, Company A, 25th New York; promoted Captain and Major 91st New York, March, 1863. Died June 19, 1863, from gun- shot wounds. His two brothers, James and Will- iam, were with him at Port Hudson.

Captain John A. Fee, born in Albany, January 16, 1837. Enlisted October, 1861 ; appointed Orderly - Sergeant ; promoted Second-Lieutenant 48th New York. Was Commandant at Tybee Is- land until April, 1863. Promoted Captain, April, 1863 ; ordered to Army of the Potomac. Was in

battles of Chester Hill, Drury's Bluff, Coal Har- bor. He was wounded in the arm June 30, 1863, and died July 15th.

Lieutenant William P. Clark, born in Water- vliet, January 27, 1835; educated in common schools of Albany. Enlisted in April, 1861; served three months with 25th New York State Militia; re-enlisted in September, 1861 ; served until April 14, 1863, when he was shot through the head at Irish Bend, La.

Lieutenant Sylvester B. Shepard, born in Albany, July 25, 1841. Was in Burgesses Corps, and with 25th New York State Militia, in its three months' service. Recruited Company C, grst New York Volunteers. Appointed Second-Lieutenant, pro- moted First-Lieutenant, and appointed Adjutant. He was killed at Port Hudson, June 14, 1863, while in command of his Company.

Eleventh New York Havelock Battery was organized at Albany, October 26, 1861 ; mustered in January 6, 1862, with 158 men and the follow- ing officers: A. A. Von Puttkammer, Captain; R. A. Warrington, First-Lieutenant ; James Rodgers, First-Lieutenant ; G. A. Knapp, Second Lieuten- ant ; John E. Burton, Second Lieutenant. The battery left Albany January 17, 1862. Was engaged in the following battles : Second Bull Run, Fred- ericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Mine Run, Spottsylvania Court House, North Anna River, Tolopotony Creek, Coal Harbor, Peters- burg, and Deep Bottom. It was engaged about every day, from September, 1864, till Lee's sur- render, April 9, 1865.

The following are among those who fell in action:

Lieutenant Henry D. Brower, born in Albany November 12, 1839. Raised first installment of men for Havelock Battery; mustered in as private, October 1, 1861 ; transferred to 12th Battery as Corporal; promoted Lieutenant, March 30, 1863. Was killed at Reams' Station, August 25, 1864. Sergeant John R. Warmington was killed at Chan- cellorsville, May 3, 1863. Corporal William H. Van Gaasbeek was killed at Coal Harbor, June 6, 1864. Corporal William H. Broughton was killed at Petersburg, September 28, 1864.

One Hundred and Thirteenth Regiment, N. Y. Volunteers, or Seventh Regiment, N. Y. Volun- teer Artillery, was organized as the Albany County Regiment in the 13th Senatorial District, under the auspices of the following committee, appointed by Governor Morgan, viz. :

Hon. Eli Perry, General J. F. Rathbone, Hon. Lyman Tremain, J. Tracey, T. W. Olcott, George Dawson, Hon. C. B. Cochrane, Hon. J. V. L. Pruyn, Hon. Franklin Townsend, Samuel Anable, W. M. Van Antwerp, Hon. George H. Thacher and Hon. Henry A. Brigham. The first man was enlisted July 24, 1862. Over 1, 100 men were mustered in August 18, 1862, with the following field and staff officers:

Colonel, Lewis O. Morris; Major, Edward A. Springstead; Adjutant, Frederick L. Tremain; Quartermaster, E. Willard Smith; Surgeon, James E. Promfret; Assistant Surgeons, J. W. Blaisdell,

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George W. Newcomb; Chaplain, Humphrey L. Calder. Captains: Company A, Joseph M. Mur- phy; Company B, Samuel E. Jones; Company C, John A. Morris; Company D, Charles McCulloch; Company E, Norman H. Moore; Company F, Robert H. Bell; Company G, Francis Pruyn; Company H, John McGuire; Company I, William Shannon; Company K, Samuel L. Anable.

Lieutenants: Company A, A. Sickles, Ist, John B. Read, 2d; Company B, J. Kennedy, Ist, Will- iam E. Orr, 2d; Company C, H. N. Rogers, Ist, M. Bell, 2d; Company D, C. Schurr, Ist, H. C. Coulson, 2d; Company E, A. V. B. Lockrow, Ist, J. F. Mount, 2d; Company F, N. Wright, Ist, R. Mullens, 2d; Company G, S. McEwan, Ist, C. W. Hobbs, 2d; Company H, H. C. Ducharme, Ist, F. Pettit, 2d; Company I, J. O. Hair, Ist, J. M. Ball, 2d; Company K, M. H. Barckley, Ist, G. Krank, 2d.

The regiment left Albany August 19, 1862. Was stationed in the defenses of Washington. Changed, December, 1862, from infantry to artillery, and designated as Seventh N. Y. Volunteer Artillery. It was recruited to 152 men in each company. It built, reconstructed and cleared timber before the following works, and garrisoned them: Forts Reno, De Russey, Kearney, Gaines, Bayard, Ripley, Franklin and Alexander; Batteries Smead, Reno, Cameron, Vermont and Martin Scott.

In spring of 1864, two companies were added, with officers as follows-Captains: Company L, James Kennedy; Company M, George H. Tread- well. Lieutenants: Company L, F. W. Mather, Ist, C. C. McClellan, 2d; Company M, G. B. Smallie, Ist, E. S. Moss, 2d.

May 17, 1864, the regiment joined the Army of the Potomac, near Spottsylvania Court House, Vir- ginia. Was engaged in the battles of the Po River, North Anna River, Tolopotony Creek, Coal Har- bor, Petersburg, Deep Bottom and Ream's Station. It suffered severely, and was greatly reduced in numbers. February 22, 1865, the remnant was ordered to Baltimore, till mustered out June, 1865.

Colonel Lewis Owen Morris, born in Albany, August 14, 1824; studied at Albany Academy. In 1847 was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the First Artillery, U. S. A., and went out to Mexico. Afterwards he was in constant service in Florida, or on Texan frontier. May, 1861, he was in com- mand of Fort Brown, Texas. Refused to surrender or give up United States property to the Southern- ers. Was in service at Roanoke and Newbern, and captured Fort Macon. In 1862 he took command of the 113th N. Y. Volunteers, which he retained until killed by a rebel sharpshooter, June 3, 1864.

Major Edward A. Springsteed, born in Albany, January 31, 1840. Commissioned First Lieutenant 43d N. Y. Volunteers, August 17, 1861; Captain, 113th N. Y. Volunteers; promoted Major. Com- manded at Forts Kearney and De Russey. Com- manded 2d Battalion at Lauren's Hill, Spottsyl- vania, North Anna, Coal Harbor, Milford Station. Had been promoted Colonel. He was killed, while leading his men, at Ream's Station, August 25, 1864, before his commission reached him.

Captain James Kennedy, born in Albany, Feb- ruary 15, 1833. Was commissioned First Lieuten- ant, Company B, 113th Volunteers, August 4, 1862; promoted Captain, Battery L, February 12, 1864. Wounded at Coal Harbor, June 3d, at Ream's Station, August 25th, and captured. Died in Libby Prison of typhoid fever, September 10, 1864.

Captain John A. Morris, a native of Albany, born August 31, 1835. Was member of Company B, Washington Continentals; mustered into United States service August 7, 1862, as First Lieutenant, Company C, 113th Volunteers; promoted Captain, August 19th. Was in constant service until May 19, 1864, when a bullet pierced his heart at Spottsyl- vania Court House.

Captain Nathaniel Wright was a native of Kirt- land, O. When seventeen, came to Albany as clerk. Enlisted in the 113th; mustered in, August II, 1862, as First Lieutenant. Sent to Albany to recruit regiment, 1863; returned to field and was shot dead at Ream's Station, August 25, 1864.

Captain Robert H. Bell, born in Lancashire, England; came to America when nineteen. Was foreman of Company No. 8, Albany Fire Depart- ment. Served three months with 25th N. Y. Militia; raised company for the 113th, and was commis- sioned Captain. Was wounded May 19, 1864, at the Wilderness, and died June 20th.

Lieutenant William Emmet Orr, born in Albany, September 12, 1841; studied at Rochester Univer- sity. Was commissioned Second Lientenant, Com- pany B, 113th N. Y. Volunteers, August 7, 1862; promoted First Lieutenant, Company F, January, 1864. A. A. A. G., on Colonel Morris' staff. Died June 2, 1864, from wound received at North Anna River.

Lieutenant James H. Morgan was a native of Albany; studied law. Commissioned First Lieuten- ant, Company G, 18th N. Y. Volunteers, 1861; re-enlisted in Seventh N. Y. Volunteer Artillery. Taken prisoner at Ream's Station, Angust 25, 1864. Died at Salisbury, N. C., November 21, 1864.

Lieutenant Michael H. Barckley, born in Knox, November 15, 1840; graduated Union College, 1862. Raised a Company in Knox and was com- missioned First Lieutenant Company K, 113th Regiment. He went with his regiment through all its engagements. Was wounded at Coal Harbor, and died July 6, 1864.

Lieutenant Charles S. Evans, born in Rensselaer- ville, November 10, 1840. Enlisted, August 2, 1862, Company K, 7th Volunteer Artillery; pro- moted Lieutenant Company I. June 5, 1864, he was killed at Coal Harbor, buried there, and his body never found afterwards.

Lieutenant Charles L. Yeardsley was born in West Troy, May 19, 1843. Enlisted August 13, 1862, Company H 113th New York Volunteers; was promoted Orderly Sergeant and Lieutenant April 15, 1864. He was killed at Petersburg, Va., June 3, 1864, while leading the charge of Company G.

Lieutenant John B. Read, Adjutant 7th New York Volunteer Artillery; was born October

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8, 1830, at Stuyvesant, N. Y. Helped raise a Company for 113th Regiment, and was commis- sioned Second Lieutenant Company A, August 4, 1862. Was wounded at Coal Harbor, and left within the enemy's lines.

Sergeant James S. Gerling was born in England October 7, 1845. Came to America when nine years old. Enlisted July, 1862, in the 113th Regi- ment; promoted Corporal and Sergeant. Wounded in the Wilderness June 3, 1864, again August 24th, and died October 8, 1864.

Sergeant George Sanders was a native of Eng- land; came to Albany when fourteen years old. Enlisted August 1, 1862, Company D 113th Regi- ment. He was wounded in the head by a shell at Coal Harbor, and died in hospital June 18, 1864. He was promoted Corporal, April 11, 1863, and Sergeant, January 24, 1864.

Sergeant William H. Bell was born in Berne March 28, 1841. Enlisted August 18, 1862, Company K, 113th Regiment. He died in the ser- vice, March 15, 1864.

SUPPLEMENTARY NOTICES.

Colonel Edward Frisby was born in Trenton, N. Y., August 3, 1809. When seventeen, came to Albany; was a hatter. At eighteen he was Corporal in a Militia Company; promoted Ensign, 89th Infantry, September 2, 1831; Captain, August, 1833; Major, March, 1835; Lieutenant-Colonel, September, 1839; Colonel, August, 1841. He was Colonel of 25th Militia Regiment, and Briga- dier-General 11th Brigade, N. Y. S. M. He went to the front with the 25th Militia Regiment, April, 1861; returned and raised the 30th New York Volunteers, and was commissioned Colonel. The Regiment left Albany June 27, 1861. He was killed at Second Bull Run battle, August 28, 1862.

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Bi-centennial history of Albany. History of the county of Albany, N. Y., from 1609 to 1886. With portraits, biographies and illustrations, Part 97

Author: Howell, George Rogers, 1833-1899; Tenney, Jonathan, 1817-1888 Publication date: 1886 Publisher: New York, W. W. Munsell & Co. Number of Pages: 1452

Author: Howell, George Rogers, 1833-1899; Tenney, Jonathan, 1817-1888
Publication date: 1886
Publisher: New York, W. W. Munsell & Co.
Number of Pages: 1452