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William De Lacy has served nuder me nearly a year. I have had occasion to notice his condnet in battle many times. He was wounded at Williamsburgh, May 5, 1862. He is brave, intelligent, cool, intrepid and devoted." Ile served in all the engagements that Kearney's Division was engaged in, and after the death of that distinguished officer, was chosen by the officers of the Division to design and procure the "Kearney Cross." The Thirty-seventh, having served the period of enlistment, was mustered out, and Maj. De Lacy, formed a veteran company, which was added to the 5th Regt., Duryea's Zouaves, now the 4th Regt. National Gnard. He was commissioned Lt .- Col. of the 164th Regt., N. Y. Vols., 2d Division, 2d Corps. At Spottsylvania, May 28, 1864, Col. De Lacy was wounded in the wrist and through the abdomen, and was reported to be mortally wounded. He recovered, however, in about three months, was commis- sioned Colonel, and returned to duty in front of Petersburgh, benig in connnand of "Battery Nine," inmediately to the right of the famous " Fort Hill." Gen. William Hays, in his report of the capture of Fort Steadman, Mar. 25, 1865, says: -" Col. William De Lacy, of the 164th Regt., Division officer of the day, was severely wounded; this is the third or fourth time this gallant officer has been wounded during the war." In Aug., 1865, Col. De Lacy, was mnstered out with the 164th Regt., but was, Mar. 4, 1869, unanimously elected Col. of the 4th Regt., N. G., his services to the State being further rec- ognized by the brevet rank of Brigadier-General, conferred June 2, 1869, though the United States Government bestowed that brevet rank upon him on the 13th of April, four years previous, "for gallant and meritorious conduct during the war."
The Forty-eighth Regiment, N. Y. V., was raised and organized in Brooklyn, N. Y., to serve three years; was mustered into the United States service Aug. 10 to Sep. 16, 1861. The original members (except veterans) were mustered out on expiration of term of service, and the Regiment, com- posed of veterans and recruits, retained in the service until Sept. 1, 1865.
Engagements-Hilton Head, Port Royal Ferry, Fort Wag- ner, Olustee, Drury's Bluff, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Cha- pin's Farm, Fort Fisher, Wilmington and Raleigh.
Colonels-James H. Perry, died Fort Pulaski, Ga., June 18, 1862. William H. Barton (Bvt. Brig .- Gen. U. S. V.), mustered out Dec. 3, 1864. William B. Coan, mustered out Sept. 1, 1865.
June 18, 1883, was unveiled a handsome monument in Cypress Hills Cemetery, erected to the memory of Col. James HI. Perry, of the 48th N. Y. Vols. Col. Perry was born in Ulster county, N. Y., June, 1811, and grew to be a finely developed man. He was fitted for West Point, but his appointment was pigeon-holed, and he studied law. He rendered distinguished service in the Mexican war. Having decided that it was his duty to preach the Gospel, he entered the Methodist Ministry and served faithfully until the out- break of the Rebellion: Then he took up arms in defence of his conntry, and died at Fort Pulaski, Ga., June 18, 1862.
Lieutenant-Colonels-William B. Barton, prom. Col., June 30, 1862. Oliver T. Beard, prom. Lt-Col., July 3, 1862. James M. Green, killed at Fort Wagner, S. C., July 18, 1863. Dudley W. Strickland, res. June 9, 1864. William B. Coan (Bvt. Col., U. S. V.), prom. Col., Dec. 10, 1861. Nere. A. Elfwing (Bvt. Col., N. Y. V.).
Majors-Oliver T. Beard, prom. Lt .- Col., July 3, 1862. James M. Green, prom. Lt .- Col., Jan. 7, 1863. Dudley W. Strickland, prom. Lt .- Col., Ang. 28, 1863. William B. Coan, prom. Lt -Col., June 23, 1864. Sammel M. Swartwont, killed July 30, 1864. Albert F. Miller (Bvt. Lt .- Col .. N. Y. V.),
James A. Barrett. Nere A. Elfwing (Bvt. Lt .- Col., U. S. V.), mustered out, Sept. 1, 1865.
Captains-Joseph G. Ward, res. Jan. 18, 1862. Asa H. Ferguson, res. April 5, 1864; recom. John A. Fee, died July 15, 1864. William E. D'Arcy, killed at Deep Bottom, Va .. Ang. 14, 1864. Adolph Laccopiden, mustered out Sept. 1, 1865. Daniel C. Knowles, res. Jime 30, 1862. James O. Paxson, died July 31, 1863. William J. Carlton (Bvt. Maj., N. Y. V.), mustered out Dec. 3, 1864. Henry Lang, mustered out Sept. 1, 1865. Samuel J. Foster, res. Jan. 26, 1863. Fred- erick Hurst, died July 31, 1863. Theodore C. Vidall, declined. Townsend L. Hatfield. Samuel F. Moser, killed Palmer Creek, Va., May 16, 1864. James A. Barrett, mustered out Sept. 1, 1865. Charles P. Umpleby, mnstered out Sept. 1, 1865. Louis HI. Lent, killed Morris Island, S. C., July 10, 1863. William H. Dunbar (Bvt. Maj., U. S. V.), mustered out Sept. 1, 1865. Edward R. Travis, res. Aug. 30, 1862. Nere A. Elfwing, prom. Maj., June 22, 1864. Simeon McGraw. Henry T. Carrighan, mustered out, Sept 1, 1865. Anthony Elmendorf, res. April April 19, 1864. Van Rensselaer K. Hilliard (Bvt. Maj., U. S. V.), mustered out Sept. 1, 1865. William B. Coan, prom. Maj., Aug. 28, 1863. James M. Nichols, res. Sept. 12, 1564. Asa H. Ferguson, mustered out Sept. 1, 1865. James Ferrell, killed Fort Wagner, S. C., July 18, 1863. Albert F. Miller, dis. Jan. 13, 1865. James W. Dunn, killed Fort Fisher, N. C., Jan. 15, 1865. David B. Fletcher. James M. Green, prom. Major, July 18, 1862. William L. Lockwood, res. May 26, 1864. Joseph R. Taylor, dis. Nov. 3, 1864. Aden Lippencott, (Bvt. Maj., U. S. V.), dis. April 16, 1865. Thomas Dawson. Dudley W. Strickland, prom. Maj., Jan. 7, 1863. Samuel M. Swartout, prom. Maj., July 4, 1864. John M. Santum. Elbridge J. Hutchinson, dis. May 26, 1865. Edward Downer, mustered out Sept. 1, 1865. Augustus M. Erwin, mustered out, Sept. 1, 1865.
The Sixty-seventh Regiment, N. Y. Vols., was raised and organized at Brooklyn, N. Y., and mustered into the U. S. service June 24, 1861, to serve three years. The original members (except veterans) whose term of service had ex- pired, were mustered out Jnly 4, 1864, and the veterans and recruits transferred to the 65th N. Y. Vols. It participated in the engagements of Yorktown, Williamsburgh, Seven Pines, Glendale, Turkey Bend, Malvern Hill, Chantilly, An- tietam, South Mountain, Williamsport, Fredericksburg, Salem Heights, Gettysburg, Rappahannock Station, Locust Grove, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg.
Colonels-Julius W. Adams, res. Oct. 19, 1862. Nelson Cross (Bvt. Maj .- Gen., U. S. V.), mustered ont July 4, 186-1.
Lieutenant-Colonels-N. Cross, promoted Col., Nov., 17, 1862. H. L. Van Ness, mustered out July 4, 1864.
Majors-P. M. De Zeng, dis. Ang. 30, 1862. H. L. Van Ness, promoted Lt .- Col., July 27, 1863. C. O. Belden (Bvt. Col., N. Y. Vols.), munstered out July 4, 1864.
Adjutants-S. M. Hogan, dis. Sept. 5, 1862. G. B. Lincoln, Jr., mustered out July 4, 1864.
Surgeons-R. H. Hinman, died May 22, 1862. G. F. Adams, mustered out July 4, 1864.
Chaplains-J. A. Penniman, dis. April 3, 1868. J. C. Beecher, res. Sept. 8, 1862.
Captains-G. Foster, dis. March 18, 1863. T. M. K. Mills, mustered ont July 4, 1864. G. W. Stillwell (Bvt. Maj., Lt .. Col. and Col., N. Y. V.), res. Dec. 29, 1862. H. E. Rainals, transferred Nov. 12, 1863. J. W. Fisher, mnstered out July 4, 1864. E. A. Canfield, res. June 2, 1862. I. C. Fisher, transferred July 4, 1861. B. W. Goodman, dis. Nov. 1, 1961. H. E. Rainals, dis. Nov. 30, 1862, re-com. C. Rathbone, mustered ont July 4, 1864. A. H. Howe (Bvt. Maj., N. Y. V.),
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res. Jan. 24, 1863. A. Belknap, res. Feb. 6, 1863. H. L. Van Ness, promoted Maj., Nov. 17, 1862. J. S. Bliss (Bvt. Lt .- Col. U. S. V.), mustered out July 4, 1864. C. O. Belden, promoted Maj., July 27, 1863. George Harper, mustered out July 4, 1864. A. S. Montgomery, res. Nov. 22, 1861. W. C. Der- mady, mustered out July 4, 1864. L. Brown, res. May 30, 1862. D. R. Sullivan, died June 26, 1862. T. C. Cooper, killed in Wilderness, May 6, 1864. J. C. Hughes. L. M. Peck, res. Jan. 24, 1863. E. K. Russell, transferred July 4, 1864.
The Eighty-seventh Regiment, N. Y. Vols., was raised and organized at Brooklyn, N. Y., to serve three years. It was mustered into the service of the United States from October to December, 1861, and consolidated with the 40th N. Y. Vols., Sept. 16, 1862. It participated in the following engagements: Yorktown, Peach Orchard, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Manassas Junction, and Bristow Station.
Colonel, Stephen A. Dodge, mustered out Sept. 6, 1862.
Lieutenant-Colonel, Richard A. Bachia (Bvt.Col., N. Y. V.), mustered out Sept. 6, 1862.
Major, George B. Bosworth, res. July 15, 1862.
Captains, John C. Lassin ( Bvt. Maj., N. Y. V.), mustered out Sept. 6, 1862. Samuel F. Knight, res. April 3, 1862. Thomas T. Baker, mustered out Sept. 6, 1862. Robert McIn- tyre, dis. Feb. 6, 1862. William H. Leaycraft (Bvt. Maj., N. Y. V.), mustered out Sept. 6, 1862. John L. Lee, res. April 16, 1862. Thomas Bannan and John H. Stone, res. July 16, 1862. Edward B. Combs, mustered out Sept. 6, 1862. John H. Betts, mustered out Sept. 6, 1862. Ezekiel Day, res. April 19, 1862. Charles W. Courtwright and Mat- thew W. Jackson, killed August 29, 1862. John McMillan, dis. Dec. 14, 1861.
The One Hundred and Thirty-Ninth Regiment, N. Y. Vols., was organized at Brooklyn, N. Y., to serve three years. The companies of which it was composed, were raised in the counties of Kings and Queens. It was mustered into the service of the United States, Sept. 9, 1862; mustered out June 19, 1865, in accordance with orders from the War De- partment. It was in the following engagements: Drury's Bluff, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Fair Oaks, and Fort Har- rison.
Colonels-Anthony Conk, dis. July 9, 1863. Samuel H. Roberts (Bvt. Brig .- Gen., U. S. V.), mustered out June 19, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonels-Samuel H. Roberts, promoted Col., Sept. 10, 1862. Edgar Perry, killed at Cold Harbor, Va., June 3, 1864. Thomas Mulcahy (Bvt. Brig .- Gen., U. S. V.) mustered out June 9, 1865.
Majors-Andrew Morris, dis. August 13, 1863. Thomas Mulcahy, promoted Lt .- Col., June 30, 1864. Embre Rogers, dis. Feb. 3, 1865. Theodore Miller, mustered out June 19, 1865.
Captains-Gilbert Bogart, res. Dec. 26, 1862. Theodore Miller, promoted to Maj., Feb. 28, 1865. George Lock, mus- tered out June 19, 1865. Thomas H. Lunney, dis. Aug. 11, 1863. John H. B. Smitlı, dis. Jan. 14, 1865. Joseph W. Packard, mustered out June 19, 1865. Henry Dawson, Jr. (Bvt. Maj., N. Y. Vols.), res. Nov. 7, 1863. S. Clark Beecher, killed at Cold Harbor, Va., June 2, 1864. J. Oliver Cum- mings. Embre Rogers, promoted Maj., Aug. 12, 1864. William H. Male (Bvt. Maj., U. S. V.), mustered out June 19, 1865. Howard W. Phillips, res. Aug. 16, 1863. Dudley W. Haynes, dis. Sept. 3, 1864. William L. McCormick, mus- tered out June 19, 1865. Edgar Perry, promoted Lt .- Col., Ang. 22, 1863. John W. Swift, killed at Chapin's Farm, Va., Sept. 29, 1864. George W. McComb, mustered out June 19, 1865. Jeptha A. Jones, res. Nov. 13, 1862. Frederick H. Stafford, dis. Sept. 2, 1864. Henry W. Marsh, mustered out
June 19, 1865. N. P. Fitzpatrick, dis. Sept. 22, 1864. Horace B. Fitch, dis. May 8, 1865. Benjamin Phillips, mustered out June 19, 1865. Thomas Mulcahy, promoted Maj., Sept. 14, 1863. Daniel P. Bernard, Jr. (Bvt. Maj., U. S. V.), mustered out June 19, 1865.
The One Hundred and Fifty-eighth Regiment, N. Y. Vols., was organized at Brooklyn, N. Y., to serve three years. The Companies of which it was composed were raised in the counties of Kings and Queens. It was mustered into the service of the United States, Nov. 11, 1862; mustered out of service, June 30, 1865, in accordance withi orders from the War Dept.
Colonels-James Jourdan (Bvt. Brig .- Gen. and Maj .- Gen. U. S. V.), dis. March 17, 1865. William H. McNary (Bvt. Brig .- Gen., U. S. V.), mustered out June 30, 1865.
Lieut .- Colonels-William H. McNary, pro. Col., Mar. 30, 1865. Byron Kalt.
Majors-William M. Burnett, dis., Nov. 18, 1863. Jolın O'Connor. Silas A. Ilsley (Bvt. Lieut .- Col. U. S. V.), dis. Feb. 17, 1865. Byron Kalt, mustered out June 30, 1865. William A. Furey.
Captains-Simeon M. Sanders, dis. Dec. 11, 1862. Jacob David, mustered out June 30, 1865. Charles H. Murch, dis. Nov. 22, 1862. F. DeWitt Littlejolin, dis. Mar. 2, 1863. Wil- liam Cuff, mustered out June 30, 1865. Charles Smith, dis. Aug. 31, 1864. Theodore F. King (Bvt. Lieut .- Col., U. S. V.), dis. June 16, 1865. John Smith, dis. Dec. 4, 1862. Peter B. Steele, dis. Jan. 9, 1864. Smith C. Roof, mustered out June 30, 1865. Jno. H. Riedenbach, dism. July 14, 1863. Jacques Kalt, dis. Mar. 2, 1865. Henry M. Connelly. Theodore M. Linder. Byron Kalt, pro. Maj., Feb. 25, 1865. Michael Campbell, mustered out June 30, 1865. Jno. O'Connor, dis. June 28, 1863. James Cain, dism. Jan. 13, 1864. Edward Gillen, mustered out June 30, 1865. William A. Furey, mus- tered out June 30, 1865. Albert H. Lindsey. George McCann, dis. April 13, 1865. Jno. W. Dunn, dis. Jan. 5, 1863. Bar- tholomew B. Purdy, mustered out June 30, 1865.
The One Hundred and Seventy-third Regiment, N. Y. . Vols., was organized at Riker's Island, N. Y., to serve three years. The companies of which it was composed were raised in the county of Kings. It was mustered into the service of the United States, from Oct. 30th to Nov. 10th, 1862. It was mustered out of service, Oct. 18, 1865, in accord- ance with orders from War Dept.
Engagement, Port Hudson.
Colonels-Charles B. Morton, res. Mar. 15, 1863. Lewis M. Peck (Bvt. Maj .- Gen., U. S. V.), mustered out Oct. 18, 1865.
Lieut .- Colonels-Lewis M. Peck, pro. Col., June 13, 1863. Willianı N. Green, Jr. (Bvt. Brig .- Gen., U. S. V.), died May 14, 1864. Mellen T. Holbrook (Bvt. Col., N. Y. V. and U. S. V.), mustered out Oct. 18, 1865.
Majors-A. Power Gallaway, died July 9, 1863. George W. Rodgers (Bvt. Lt .- Col., N. Y. V.), mustered out Oct. 18, 1865.
Captains-Geo. W. Rodgers, prom. Maj., July 27, 1863. Geo. D. Weeks, mustered ont Oct. 18, 1865. Maurice Con- way (Bvt. Maj., N. Y. V.), mustered out Oct. 18, 1865. John H. Dobbs, dis. Nov. 18, 1863. Wm. A. Green (Bvt. Maj., N. Y. V., and Lt .- Col., U. S. V.), mustered out Oct. 18, 1865. Howard C. Conrady (Bvt. Maj., N. Y. V.), mustered out Oct. 18, 1865. Henry R. Lee, died May 5, 1864. Sidney H. Farrell, mustered out Oct. 18, 1865. Mellen T. Holbrook, Pro. Lt .- Col, Nov. 30, 1864. James M. Badgley (Bvt. Maj., N. Y. V.), mustered out Oct. 18, 1865. Aaron F. Major, dism. May 3, 1863. William A. Robinson, died Aug. 28, 1865. Dennis Spellman. Henry Wills, res. Aug. 21, 1863. Geo. A.
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Dugan (Bvt. Maj., N. Y. V.), mnstered out Oct. 18, 1865. Jno. H. Broach, dis. June 30, 1864. William Barwick, mnstered out Oct. 18, 1865. John W. Gregory, dis. Jan. 17, 1863. Nathan C. Gregory. Nathaniel A. Conklin (Bvt. Maj., N. Y. V. and Lt .- Col., U. S. V.), dis. Aug. 3, 1863. Wil- liam Hl. Folk (Bvt. Maj., N. Y. V.) Henry Cocheu, killed
Port Hudson, June 14, 1863. Samuel P. Dill (Bvt. Maj., N. Y. V.), dis. June 29, 1865. Geo. F. Tallman.
We are indebted for the sources of the foregoing article to the reports of the Adjuntant-Generals, the columns of the Advance, to Gen. J. V. Meserole, Gen. W. H. Brownell, Col. McLeer, Maj. Gaylor, and others of the National Guard .- EDS.
MAJ .- GEN. THOMAS S. DAKIN.
MAJOR-GENERAL THOMAS S. DAKIN .- No man in this city or county has been more prominently identified with mili- tary affairs than was Major-General Thomas S. Dakin; while as a rifleman, the victor of Creedmoor and Dollymount, he stood supreme. The International Rifle contests spread his fame throngh both worlds, and the decoration of the Legion of Honor of France was a recognition of his merit that was well deserved. In other lands he was admired; in his own, where known, he was beloved. His influence in the improve- ment of the National Guard will be long felt.
Like many who attain distinction in after life, Thomas Spencer Dakin was country born and bred. He came of Scotch-English stock, notable for their many excellencies, which were transmitted to him. In 1831, the year of his birth, his father, Hiram Dakin, lived on a firm in Orange county, New York, but two years later, removed to the town of New Paltz, Ulster connty. He was a man of strong char- acter, of more than ordinary ability and influence, as is proved by his election to the Board of Supervisors for several ternis, also to the Shrievalty and other important offices, al- ways as a staunch Democrat. His son inherited his father's mental superiority, with an active, hardy, athletic body and steady nerve. His educational advantages were limited to the common schools and the New Paltz Academy, but he formed there a taste for study which bore good frnit in after years. Thus his boyhood was passed in the quietude of coun- try life. But as he neared the age of eighteen, he could no longer be content with the monotonous existence and the poor prospect for future advancement. Full of life and energy, with a robust, sinewy frame, a clear head and stout heart, he longed for the stir of the busy world, conscious of the ability to succeed there. IIe therefore left the old farm- house, with his effects in a little bundle, a half dollar in his purse and " all the world before him where to choose." He walked to New York, where his prepossessing appearance soon procured him employment in a commission house. There his aptuess, industry, and fidelity raised him to a responsible position, and in after years, to a partnership. Most of his evenings were spent in the old Mercantile Library, on Beek- man Street, in satisfying his craving for knowledge and improving his literary taste.
In 1858 he established the firm of Thomas S. Dakin & Co., a commission house, where he continued until 1861; then he became senior partner in the oil firm of Dakin & Gulick, in Maiden Lane. The same characteristics that brought success before, continued it still, and in 1870, Gen. Dakin was able to retire with a competency. lle bore a high reputation among business men, enjoying the respect and esteem of all his associates.
In military affairs he always took the greatest interest, even in the old days of " general trainings." In 1858 he joined the ranks of Company G, Thirteenth Regiment. In
1862, he organized Company H, of the same Regiment, and was elected its Captain. Afterwards he was appointed on the staff of General Philip S. Crooke, of the Fifth Brigade. Captain Dakin accompanied his Regiment to the front, and was in active service in Virginia in 1862. He was elected Major in 1866; the next year Lieutenant-Colonel; and in 1869, was chosen Colonel in the place of General Jourdan who had resigned. In the autumn of the same year he was elected Brigadier-General of the Fifth Brigade; while in 1875, Gov- ernor Tilden appointed him Major-General of the Second Division of the National Gnard, comprising all the military organizations of Brooklyn, which commission he held at the time of his death.
In 1872, Gen. Dakin began experimenting in long-range rifle shooting, with a view of increasing the efficiency of his men. He soon became exceptionally proficient, and followed the pursuit with enthusiasm. Influential in procuring the establishment of the rifle range at Creedmoor, he enjoyed its facilities with zest. He was victorious in all matches, while his scores in the International contests at Creedmoor in 1874 and 1876, at Dollymount, Ireland, in 1875, proved him to be one of the finest marksmen in the world. He had long de- sired to have a rifle-range established in the immediate vicin- ity of Brooklyn, which he would undoubtedly have effected, but for his untimely death.
Although General Dakin was always interested in politics, as a good citizen should be, he was a candidate for office but once, which was in 1876, when, after repeated and urgent solicitation, he consented to become a candidate for Congress, on the Democratic ticket, in the Third District, against S. B. Chittenden. Ilis unanimous nomination occurred October 30th, followed by a short but brilliant canvass. In his letter of acceptance he said: "My views are quite in accord with the principles of the party, contained in the platform adopted at St. Louis; and I am in favor of nothing that will tend to jeopardize our commercial and financial interests, or to paralyze in the least degree the efforts of the Democratic party to secure good government reform in the administration of public affairs, an economical and judicious expenditure of the public money, competent, faithful and conscientious public officials, and a sacred regard for the protection, wel- fare and prosperity of the people of our whole country." In the few days remaining before the election he developed im- mense strength on every side, but the briefness of the can- vass and the professional politicians pitted against him, suc- ceeded in overcoming him by the small majority of ISS. In the few months preceding his death, his name was coupled with the nomination for Sheriff, to which office he would no doubt have been elected had he lived.
General Dakin was a remarkably handsome man, of fine proportions, military bearing and commanding presence. Ile was a thorough gentleman, with manners courtly but genial,
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while his frank, hearty ways made him a universal favorite. Widely esteemed for his excellent moral qualities, none could boast a wider circle of friends. He was connected with the Grand Army of the Republic, the National Rifle Association, and other similar organizations.
The General first married a Miss Scholes of Brooklyn, in 1857, but his wife lived only a few months.
In 1866, lie married a daughter of Mr. Daniel Robbins of this city, to whom he was devotedly attached, and with whom he lived most happily until his sudden deatlı at his home in Pearl street, May 13th, 1878.
General Dakin was universally mourned; while his memory is still warmly cherished in the hearts of his family, com- rades and friends.
GEN. QUINCY ADAMS GILLMORE.
GENERAL QUINCY ADAMS GILLMORE, Colonel in the Corps of Engineers and Brevet Major-General, United States Army, distinguished as an artillerist and engineer during our Civil War, was born at Black River, Lorain county, Ohio, in 1825. His parentage was of mingled Scotch, Irish and German ex- traction. His father, Quartus Gillmore, was born in Hamp- shire county, Mass., in 1790, and about the time he reached manhood, removed, with his father's family, to Lorain county, Olio, thus becoming one of the pioneers on the once famous "Western Reserve," and, at the age of thirty-four, marrying there Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, a native of New Jersey, daughter of John S. Reid, who had also settled in Black River.
The first child of this union was the subject of this sketch, who grew up in the healthy atmosphere of farm life, and when old enough, began to assist in the daily labor of the place. Like most country boys, he obtained his rudimentary education chiefly during the winter months. At the age of twelve, his father sent him for a short time to Norwalk Academy, twenty-five miles away, where he made great progress with his studies.
For three winters preceding his twentieth birthday he taught a district school, and he attended the high school at Elyria, eight miles distant, for two terms during this period, where he took a high stand. A poem of his entitled " Erie," which was read at an exhibition given by the school, at- tracted the favorable attention of the Member of Congress, who had the nomination of a Cadet to West Point within his gift, and the position was offered to young Gillmore. After some hours consideration, the offer was accepted, and the young man entered the Military Academy in 1845, and graduated at the liead of his class in 1849.
He was twenty-four years old at this time, and during this year he married Miss Mary O'Maher, only daughter of the Academy treasurer of cadets. Upon his graduation, he was appointed Brevet Second Lieutenant of Engineers, and was ordered to duty as an assistant on the fortifications at Hamp- ton Roads. Three years later, he was ordered back to West Point and appointed instructor in the department of practical military engineering. Subsequently he was appointed Treasurer and Quartermaster of the Academy. July 1st, 1856, he was promoted to First Lieutenant in the corps of en- gineers and ordered to New York to take charge of the engineer agency there established. The outbreak of the Re- bellion found him thus engaged.
In August, 1861, Lieutenant Gillmore was promoted to a captaincy in his own corps and appointed Engineer-in-Chief of the Port Royal Expedition, under Brigadier-General T. W. Sherman.
The reduction of Fort Pulaski, situated on Cockspur Island, at the mouth of the Savannah river and defending the water approach to Savannah, was of primary importance to the success of this expedition, and Captain Gillmore was directed
to reconnoitre the place and report upon the practicability of its capture. He reported that he deemed " the reduction of that work practicable by batteries of mortars und rifled guns established on Tybee Island," a mile distant, and was subse- quently placed in command of the besieging force. Fort Pulaski was pentagonal in form, with brick casemates on all sides and a brick scarp-wall, seven to eight feet thick. It mounted one tier of guns in embrasure and one en barbette. To effect its reduction, Captain Gillmore judiciously disposed thirty-six pieces of artillery in eleven batteries along the shore of Tybee Island. The work of investment required two months of incessant labor, night and day, and this being fully completed and the Savannah river blockaded, Captain Gillmore, now acting Brigadier-General, issued orders very minute in character, for conducting the bombardment.
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