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ADOLPHUS F. MILES was born in Canandaigua, New York, and was by occupation a printer; he enlisted July 30th, 1862, aged twenty-five, years, and was in the battle of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; he was detailed on duty in regimental hospital while at Chicago, Illinois, and subsequently transferred to the division hospital, 1st Division
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2d Army Corps; he served in such capacity until the close of the war, when he was discharged with the Regiment.
NORMAN N. MONROE was born in Sennet, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 5th, 1862, aged thirty-five years ; was in action at Harper's Ferry, and deserted at Chicago, Illinois, November 20th, 1862.
MARTIN L. NUTT was born in Canandaigua, New York, and was a farmer by occupation; he enlisted August 8th, 1862, aged twenty-one years, and was in action at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; he was detailed in ambu- lance department January 19th, 1863, and was taken prisoner while on the march, near White Plains, Virginia, July 26th, 1863; he died in rebel prison at Andersonville, Georgia, June 27th, 1864.
EDGAR OATMAN was born in East Bloomfield, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted July 22d, 1862, aged eighteen years, and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg; he was severely wounded in action at Gettys- burg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863, and was absent on light duty, on account of wounds received in action, until the close of the war; he was discharged at Elmira, New York, June 27th, 1865.
SYLVESTER OATMAN was born in East Bloomfield, New York, and was by occupation a farmer; he enlisted July 28th, 1862, aged twenty-one years, and was in the battles of Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg; he was severely wounded in action at Gettys- burg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863, and was absent on account of wounds until the close of the war.
DENNIS O'NEIL was born in East Bloomfield, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 4th, 1862, aged twenty three years, and was in action at Harper's Ferry, Vir- ginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; he was discharged for disability at Chicago, Illinois, in December, 1863.
HERBERT C. PHILBRICK was born in Massachusetts, and was by occupation a clerk; he enlisted July 31st, 1862, aged eighteen years, and participated in the following battles : Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg, Auburn Ford, Bristow Station, Mine Run, and Mor- ton's Ford; he was detached as provost guard at Head-quarters,
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2d Army Corps, April 4th, 1864, and served in such capacity until the close of the war, when he was discharged with the Regiment.
JAMES POLLAN was born in Scotland, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 11th, 1862, aged twenty-six years, and was in the battle of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; he was killed in action on Bolivar Heights, Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 15th, 1862.
ROBERT T. PORTER was born in Naples, New York, and by occupation was a builder; he enlisted August 9th, 1862, aged twenty-seven years, and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg; he was severely wounded in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 4th, 1863, and discharged at Fort Schuyler, New York, December 15th, 1863, on account of wounds received in action.
STEPHEN E. PROUTY was born in Canandaigua, New York, and was by occupation a farmer; he enlisted August 9th, 1862, aged twenty-three years, and participated in the battles of Har- per's Ferry, Gettysburg and Auburn Ford; he was severely wounded at Auburn Ford, Virginia, October 14th, 1863 ; he died of wounds received in action, in hospital at Alexandria, Virginia, November 12th, 1863.
GEORGE E. RAYMOND was born in Naples, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, aged twenty-two years; participated in the battle at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; and was dis- charged at Chicago, Illinois, December, 1862.
DAVID L. Ross was born in South Bristol, New York, and was by occupation a farmer; he enlisted August 7th, 1862; was taken sick on arrival at Harper's Ferry ; sent to general hospital and detached on duty as carpenter at Camp Parole, Annapolis, Maryland, where he remained until the winter of 1864, when he rejoined the Regiment; he participated in the battle of Morton's Ford, February 6th, 1864; was detached on duty with provost guard at Head-quarters 2d Army Corps, April 4th, 1864, and served in the detachment until the close of the war; he was dis- charged with the Regiment.
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GEORGE I. ROSE was born in Bethany, New York, and by occu- pation was a farmer; he enlisted August 9th, 1862, aged twenty- one years ; participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg and Auburn Ford; he was wounded in action at Auburn Ford, Virginia, October 14th, 1863, but rejoined the Regiment in the spring of 1864, and was in the battles of the Wilderness, Po River, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Tolopotomoy, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg, and was again wounded in action near Petersburg, Virginia, June 22d, 1864; he was promoted to Sergeant, Novem- ber 1st, 1864, transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, Decem- ber 15th, 1864, and discharged from the service, at Washington, District of Columbia, June 28th, 1865.
WESLEY D. ROBINSON was born in Springwater, New York, and was by occupation a farmer; he enlisted July 23d, 1862, aged nineteen years, and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg, and was wounded in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863; he was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, January 16th, 1864, and discharged from the ser- vice, at Providence, Rhode Island, August 22d, 1865.
JOHN D. RIVERS was born at Rochester, New York, and by occupation was a teacher; he enlisted August 8th, 1862, aged twenty-one years, and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg ; he was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps September 12th, 1864, and detailed as clerk in the Provost Marshal General's office at Washington, District of Columbia; he was discharged at Washington, District of Columbia, August 22d, 1865.
JEPTHER Z. SABIN was born in Naples, New York, and was a farmer by occupation ; he enlisted August 9th, 1862, aged twenty- four years; participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg, and was wounded in action at Gettysburg, Pennsyl- vania, July 2d, 1863; he rejoined the Regiment February 6th, 1864, and was wounded and taken prisoner in the battle of the Wilderness, May 6th, 1864 ; he was afterward exchanged, and dis- charged from the service near the close of the war.
JAMES A. STALL was born in Gorham, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, aged
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nineteen years ; participated in the battle of Harper's Ferry, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and was discharged for disability, October 3d, 1863.
GEORGE O. STARK was born in Gorham, New York, and was by occupation a farmer ; he enlisted August 9th, 1862, aged eighteen years, and participated in the following battles : Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg, Auburn Ford, Bristow Station, Mine Run, Morton's Ford, and the Wilderness ; he was mortally wounded in the battle of the Wilderness, May 6th, 1864, and died of wounds received in action, at Washington, District Columbia, June 5th, 1864.
GEORGE S. STEELE was born in East Bloomfield, New York, and was a farmer by occupation; he enlisted July 25th, 1862, aged nineteen years, and participated in the following battles : Harper's Ferry, Auburn Ford, Bristow Station, Mine Run, Mor- ton's Ford, the Wilderness, Po River, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Tolopotomoy, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg ; he was mor- tally wounded in action, near Petersburg, Virginia, June 25th, 1864, and died, from wounds received in action, at Washington, District of Columbia, July 28th, 1864.
WILLIAM L. SHEPHERD was born in Canadice, New York, and was by occupation a farmer; he enlisted August 2d, 1862, aged eighteen years, and participated in the battle of Harper's Ferry, September 13th, 1862; he was severely wounded in action, on Maryland Heights, Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 1862 ; was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, August 1st, 1863, and discharged from the service at the close of the war.
REUBEN SPRAGUE was born in Canandaigua, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted July 29th, 1862, aged nineteen years ; participated in the battle of Harper's Ferry, Vir- ginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and died of disease at Chicago, Illinois, October 22d, 1862.
JEREMIAH SMITH was born in Ontario county, New York, and was by occupation a farmer ; he enlisted August 8th, 1862, aged twenty-four years, and participated in the battle of Har- per's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; he died of disease at Chicago, Illinois, October 25th, 1862.
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CHARLES G. SMITH was born in Canandaigua, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 4th, 1862, aged twenty-seven years ; participated in the battle of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and died of dis- ease in post hospital at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 26th, 1862.
WILLIAM SNYDER was born in Gorham, New York, and was a farmer by occupation ; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, aged twenty- two years ; was in the battles of Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg, and was severely wounded in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863; he rejoined the Regiment December 9th, 1863, and participated in the following battles: Morton's Ford, the Wilderness, Po River, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Tolo- potomoy, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Hatcher's Run, Boydton Road, Southside Railroad, and Appomattox Court-house; he was appointed First Sergeant, December 28th, 1864, and dis- charged with the Regimeut at the close of the war.
SOLOMON C. TENNY was born in Naples, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 9th, 1862, aged twenty-four years, and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg, Auburn Ford, Bristow Station, Mine Run, and Morton's Ford; he was detached with provost guard at Head-quarters, 2d Army Corps, April 4th, 1864, and served in that capacity until May 29th, 1865, when he was discharged to accept appointment as Second Lieutenant of United States Col- ored Troops ; subsequently he was discharged from the service.
WILLIAM S. TOWNSEND was born in Canandaigua, New York, and was by occupation a farmer; he enlisted August 8th, 1862, aged eighteen years; was in action at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; and discharged for dis- ability at Elmira, New York, Februay 14th, 1863.
JAMES A. TYLER was born in Naples, New York, and by occu- pation a farmer; he enlisted July 25th, 1862, aged thirty-two years ; participated in the battle of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862 ; and died of disease in the post hospital at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 20th, 1862.
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HENRY THURBER was born in Springwater, New York, by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 6th, 1862, aged eighteen years; was in action at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and died of disease in hospital camp, near Union Mills, Virginia, February 10th, 1863.
EDWARD R. WINEGAR was born in Union, New York, and by occupation was a book-keeper; he enlisted July 20th, 1862, aged thirty-one years, and participated in the battle of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; he was detached October 1st, 1862, as acting hospital steward, in Brigade hospital and was on duty in that capacity until March 31st, 1864, when he was discharged from the service, to accept the appointment of hospital steward, United States Army, in which capacity he served until the close of the war, when he was discharged.
ANDREW J. WILSON was born in Gorham, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted July 28th, 1862, aged eighteen years, and was in action at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; he was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, September 30th, 1863, and discharged from the service at the close of the war.
HENRY W. WILLSON was born in Canandaigua, New York, and was a farmer by occupation; he enlisted August 11th, 1862, aged thirty-two years ; participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg, and was instantly killed in action at Get- tysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863, being shot in the forehead by a musket ball.
HIRAM B. WOOD was born in New York, and by occupation was a clerk; he enlisted July 31st, 1862, aged eighteen years; was appointed Corporal, January 1st, 1863, and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg; he was mortally wounded in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863, and died of wound received in action, in field hospital, near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3d, 1863.
ARNOLD J. YEEKLY was born in Gorham, New York, and at the time of entering the service was a student ; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, aged twenty-one years, and was in the battles of Har- per's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and
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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863, and was severely wounded in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863, resulting in loss of the left eye, and slight injury to the right one; he was discharged on account of wounds received in action, at Fort Schuyler, New York, August 25th, 1863 ; subsequently he was appointed and commissioned Second Lieuntenant in the Veteran Reserve Corps, for ability and meritorious service, and still remains in the service, United States Army.
FRANK YOUNG was born in Gorham, New York, and by occu- pation was a miller ; he enlisted July 31st, 1862, aged nineteen years, and was in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg, Auburn Ford, Bristow Station, Mine Run and Morton's Ford ; he was appointed Corporal, November 18th, 1863 ; detached with provost guard at Head-quarters 2d Army Corps, April 4th, 1864, and served in that capacity with the Army until the close of the war, when he was discharged with the Regiment.
RECRUITS.
MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM was born in Quebec, Canada West, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted March 31st, 1864, aged eighteen years, and joined the Regiment April 14th, 1864; he participated in the following battles : The Wilderness, Po River, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Deep Bottom, Strawberry Plains and Ream's Station; he was taken prisoner in action at Ream's Station, Virginia, August 25th, 1864 ; was exchanged March 28th, 1865, and subsequently discharged from the service.
JAMES CALLON enlisted in 1864, and joined the Regiment April Ist, 1864; he was in the battles of the Wilderness, Po River, Spottsylvania, North Anna River and Tolopotomoy, and died of disease, in hospital, at City Point, Virginia, June 9th, 1864.
JOHN F. DWYER was born in New York city, and by occupa- tion was a printer; he enlisted September 1st, 1863, aged eighteen years, and joined the Regiment April 14th, 1864; he was wounded in action, battle of the Wilderness, May 6th, 1864; rejoined the Regiment March 1st, 1865, and was again wounded in action at Boydton Road, Virginia, March 31st, 1865; he
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returned to the Regiment in May, 1865, and was transferred to the 4th New York Heavy Artillery, June 3d, 1865.
EDMOND T. DEWEY was born in Manchester, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted February 9th, 1864, aged eighteen years, and joined the Regiment, March 25th, 1864 ; he was killed in the first action in which he was engaged, in the battle of the Wilderness, May 6th, 1864.
JOHN DUTSAWER enlisted in 1864, and joined the Regiment, April 1st, 1864 ; he participated in the battle of the Wilderness, and was killed in action May 6th, 1864.
JAMES GRAHAM was born in Ireland, and by occupation was a clerk; he enlisted January 29th, 1864, aged twenty-five years, joined the Regiment, March 2d, 1864, and was in the battles of the Wilderness, Po River, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Tolopotomoy and Cold Harbor; he was wounded in action at Cold Harbor, Virginia, June 5th, 1864, and not heard from after being sent to general hospital.
HENRY HAGADORN was born in Phelps, New York, and was by occupation a farmer; he enlisted February 15th, 1864, aged twenty-eight years ; joined the Regiment, March 25th, 1864, and participated in the battles of the Wilderness, Po River and Spott- sylvania ; he was missing in action at Spottsylvania, Virginia, May 18th, 1864, and was probably killed.
JOHN J. MONROE was born in Geneva, New York, and by occu- pation was a sailor; he enlisted February 24th, 1864, aged twen- ty-eight years, and joined the Regiment, March 25th, 1864 ; he was wounded in the battle of the Wilderness, May 6th, 1864, and was not heard from after being sent to general hospital.
ALBERT MURDOCK was born in Benton, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted February 8th, 1864, aged nineteen years, and joined the Regiment, March 25th, 1864 ; he was wounded in the battle of the Wilderness, May 6th, 1864, and was not heard from after being sent to general hospital.
EUGENE M. SMITH was born in Potter, New York; enlisted in 1864, and joined the Regiment March 25th, 1864 ; he participated in the battles of the Wilderness and Po River; and was wounded
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in action at Po River, May 10th, 1864 ; he rejoined the Regiment January 25th, 1865, and was on duty at division hospital until discharged at the close of the war.
JACOB WILSON was born in Albany, New York, and by occu- pation was a farmer ; he enlisted February 17th, 1864, aged twenty- seven years, and joined the Regiment March 25th, 1864; he participated in the following battles : the Wilderness, Po River, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Tolopotomoy, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Deep Bottom, Strawberry Plains, Ream's Station, Boydton Road, Sutherland Station, Farmville and Appomattox Court-house ; he was transferred to the 4th New York Heavy Artillery, June 2d, 1865.
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COMPANY E.
Company E was raised principally in Geneva, a portion of the men, however, under Lieutenant BROUGH, coming from Rush- ville and its vicinity. The Company was recruited by its com- missioned officers, assisted by a few of the enlisted men, and the War Committee of the Senatorial district. The organization of the Company bears date August 14th, 1862, and the following were its original line officers :
HENRY D. KIPP, Captain.
GEORGE E. PRITCHETT, First Lieutenant.
JOHN H. BROUGH, Second Lieutenant.
NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS.
FAYETTE GREEN was born in Rushville, New York, and was a farmer by occupation; he enlisted August 6th, 1862, aged twenty-one years, and was appointed First Sergeant upon the organization of the Company ; he participated in the following battles : Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg, Auburn Ford, Bristow Sta- tion, Mine Run, Morton's Ford, the Wilderness, Po River, Spottsyl- vania, North Anna, Tolopotomy and Cold Harbor; he was wounded in action at Cold Harbor, Virginia, June 3d, 1864, and was mustered out, as supernumerary, upon the consolidation of the Regiment, December 25th, 1864.
JOHN C. STAINTON. See Quartermaster JOHN C. STAINTON, page 363.
JACOB SHERMAN. See First Lieutenant JACOB SHERMAN, page 385.
EDWARD J. BARNES was born in Seneca, New York, and was a clerk by occupation ; he enlisted August 7th 1862, aged twenty- five years and was appointed Sergeant upon the organization of the Company ; he participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg ; was mortally wounded in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3d, 1863, and died of wounds received in
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action, in field hospital, at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 12th, 1863.
JOSHUA BRINK was born in Cayuta, New York, and by occu- pation was a laborer; he enlisted July 28th, 1862, aged thirty years, and was appointed Corporal; he participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry and Auburn Ford ; was taken prisoner in action, at the latter place, October 14th, 1863, and subsequently died in rebel prison.
BYRON W. SCOTT was born in Rushville, New York, and was by occupation a cabinet maker; he enlisted July 14th, 1862, aged thirty-six years, and was appointed Corporal upon the organization of the Company ; he participated in the following battles : Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg, Auburn Ford, Bristow Sta- tion, Mine Run, Morton's Ford, and the Wilderness; in Decem- ber, 1862, he was detailed as color guard, and served in that capacity until discharged from the service; he was wounded while with the colors at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3d, 1863, after the death of Sergeant BASSETT, and is reported to have instantly shot the rebel that killed the Sergeant before the colors changed hands; he was also wounded at Auburn Ford, Virginia, October 14th, 1863, and at the Wilderness, May 6th, 1864; and was mustered out of the service on account of wounds, as supernumerary, upon the consolidation of the Regiment, December 25th, 1864.
JOHN W. THOMPSON was born in Utica, New York, and was by occupation a farmer; he enlisted August 11th, 1862, aged twenty-five years, and was appointed Corporal ; he participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry and Gettyburg; and was killed in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 4th, 1863.
WILLIAM H. STAINTON was born in Geneva, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, and was appointed Corporal upon the organization of the Company ; he participated in the battle of Harper's Ferry, was promoted to Sergeant, January 1st, 1863, and detached in Brigade Ambu- lance Corps, January 18th, 1863 ; he served in that capacity with the army until the consolidation of the Regiment, December 25th, 1864, when he was mustered out as supernumerary.
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JOHN F. SLOAT was born in Springwater, New York, and was a farmer by occupation ; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, aged eighteen years, and was appointed Corporal upon the organization of the Company ; he participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and Gettysburg, Pennsyl- vania, July 2d and 3d, 1863 ; he was mortally wounded in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3d, 1863, and died from wounds, in field hospital at that place, July 12th, 1863.
CHARLES P. GRAY was born in Geneva, New York, and by occupation was a shoemaker; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, aged thirty-two years, was appointed Corporal, and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg; he was detached with provost guard at Head-quarters 2d Army Corps, April 4th, 1864, and serving in that capacity until the termination of the war, was discharged with the Regiment.
WILLIAM H. PINCH was born in Geneva, New York, and was by occupation a painter; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, aged twenty-four years, and was appointed Corporal; he participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry and the Wilderness; was wounded in the latter action May 6th, 1864, and subsequently discharged on account of wounds.
JAMES O. ORMAN was born in Waterloo, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, and was appointed Corporal upon the organization of the Company ; he participated in the battle of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and died of disease in camp near Union Mills, Virginia, March 9th, 1863.
MUSICIANS.
EDWARD A. SAVAGE was born in Genoa, New York, and was a clerk by occupation ; he enlisted as musician August 7th, 1862, and was on duty with the Regiment from its organization until the close of the war; he served a greater portion of the time as hospital attendant, and was discharged with the Regiment.
CHARLES E. RAYMOND was born in Rushville, New York, and was an engineer by occupation ; he enlisted as musician, August 13th, 1862, aged eighteen years, and during the winter of 1863
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was on duty as attendant in regimental hospital ; he was dis- charged for disability, on account of injury, at Centerville, Vir- ginia, April 1st, 1863.
PRIVATES.
AARON H. ABEEL was born in Middlesex, New York, and was a farmer by occupation ; he enlisted August 4th, 1862, aged nine- teen years, and participated in the following battles : Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg, Auburn Ford, Bristow Station, Mine Run and Morton's Ford ; he was detached with provost guard at Head-quar- ters 2d Army Corps, April 4th, 1864, and serving in that capacity until the termination of the war, was discharged with the Regiment.
MARCUS ANDRUS was born in Syracuse, New York, and by occupation was a merchant ; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, aged twenty-two years ; he participated in the battle of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; was afterward detached as musician in Brigade band, and serving in that capacity until the close of the war, was discharged with the Regi- ment.
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