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JAMES G. CAMP was born in East Bloomfield, New York, and was a farmer by occupation; he enlisted July 30th, 1862, aged eighteen years, and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863 ; he was severely wounded in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863 ; was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, March 23d, 1864, and discharged from the service at Baltimore, Maryland, August 11th, 1865.
ANDREW E. CRAVER was born in Onondaga county, New York, and by occupation was a laborer; he enlisted July 19th, 1862, aged nineteen years, and was killed in action on Maryland Heights, Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 1862 ; he was the first man killed in action, in the Regiment.
SAMUEL J. CLARK was born in Iowa, and was a laborer by occupation ; he enlisted August 12th, 1862, aged twenty years, and was in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863 ; was mortally wounded in action at Gettysburg, Penn- sylvania, July 2d, 1863, and died in the field hospital at that place, July 8th, 1863.
MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM was born in Canada, and by occupation was a farmer ; he enlisted August 6th, 1862, aged twenty-one years,
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and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, Sep- tember 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863 ; he was killed in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylva- nia, July 2d, 1863.
ERASMUS D. DERR was born in Seneca, New York, and was by occupation a mechanic ; he enlisted August 9th, 1862, aged twenty- five years, and was 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 the close of the war; he was appointed Sergeant, November 1st, 1864, and was discharged with the Regiment.
ANDREW J. DAVENPORT was born in Wolcott, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 11th, 1862, aged thirty years, and was in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and Gettysburg, Pennsyl- vania, July 2d, 1863 ; he was wounded in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863, rejoined the Regiment afterward and participated in the battles of Mine Run, Morton's Ford and the Wilderness ; he was wounded in action at the battle of the Wilderness, May 6th, 1864, rejoined the Regiment in the fall of 1864, participated in the closing campaigns of the war, and was discharged with the Regiment.
NORMAN DAVENPORT was born in Wolcott, New York, and was a farmer by occupation ; he enlisted July 25th, 1862, aged twenty-six years, and was in action at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862 ; he died of disease in hos- pital, camp near Union Mills, Virginia, January 9th, 1863.
THOMAS DOLAN was born in Ireland, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 11th, 1862, aged twenty-one years ; was in action at Harper's Ferry, and deserted at Chicago, Illinois, November 1st, 1862.
AARON DECKER was born in Wayne county, New York, and by occupation was a laborer; he enlisted August 6th, 1862, aged twenty-six years, and was in action at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; he was detached in the ambulance corps, January 18th, 1863 ; returned to the Regiment
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in March, 1864, and was detailed in pioneer corps in April of the same year; he returned to the Regiment in the fall of 1864; participated in the battles of the closing campaign of the war, and was discharged with the Regiment.
EPHRAIM C. DUBOIS was born in Seneca, New York, and was by occupation a farmer ; he enlisted August 6th, 1862, aged twenty-one years, and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg, Auburn Ford, Bristow Station, Mine Run, Morton's Ford and the Wilderness ; he was wounded in action at the battle of the Wilderness, May 6th, 1864; subsequently rejoined the Regiment, and was wounded in action at Boydton Road, March 31st, 1865 ; he was discharged at Washington, District of Columbia, July 17th, 1865.
FRANKLIN P. EGERTON was born in Ontario county, New York, and was a farmer by occupation ; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, aged nineteen years, and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Auburn Ford, Bristow Station, Mine Run, Morton's Ford and the Wilderness; he was wounded in action, in the battle of the Wilderness, May 6th, 1864; subsequently rejoined the Regiment, and was detached with provost guard at Head-quarters 2d Army Corps, serving in that capacity until the close of the war, when he was discharged with the Regiment.
JOHN M. EDWARDS was born in Seneca county, New York, and by occupation was a laborer; he enlisted August 6th, 1862, aged eighteen years, and was in action at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862 ; he was discharged for disability at Baltimore, Maryland, March 18th, 1862.
CHAUNCEY L. FOWLER was born in Sodus, New York, and was a farmer by occupation ; he enlisted August 4th, 1862, aged eighteen years, and participated in the following battles : Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg and Auburn Ford; he was mortally wounded in action at Auburn Ford, Virginia, October 14th, 1863, and died of wounds received in action October 20th, 1863.
OLIVER FIERO was born in Gorham, New York, and by occupa- tion was a farmer; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, aged twenty- one years, and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry and Gettyburg; he was sent to general hospital, sick, September 24th,
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1863; was detached on duty in the commissary department, at Alexandria, Virginia, in February, 1864, and discharged from the service at Alexandria, Virginia, July 20th, 1865.
ABRAM N. FIERO was born in Hopewell, New York, and was by occupation a farmer ; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, aged nine- teen years, and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863 ; he was severely wounded in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863; was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, February 6th, 1864, and discharged from the service at the close of the war.
JAMES P. FULTON was born in Seneca, New York, and was a farmer by occupation ; he enlisted August 5th, 1862, aged nine- teen 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 severely wounded, through the thigh at the battle of the Wilderness, May 6th, 1864, and was left on the field and captured by the enemy; he remained upon the field for three weeks, and was afterward removed to a temporary hospital, and subsequently sent to Rich- mond, Virginia ; he was exchanged and discharged from the ser- vice, April 3d, 1865.
MOSES M. GLEASON was born in Waterloo, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted July 30th, 1862, aged twenty years, and was in action at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; he died of disease in hos- pital, camp near Centerville, Virginia, April 9th, 1863.
JOHN W. GATCHELL was born in Ontario county, New York, and was by occupation a farmer; he enlisted August 9th, 1862, aged twenty-two years, and was in the following battles: Har- per's Ferry, Gettysburg, Auburn Ford, Bristow Station, Morton's Ford, Petersburg and Deep Bottom; he was killed in action at Strawberry Plains, Virginia, August 15th, 1864.
FRANCIS W. HANEY was born in Ontario county, New York, and was by occupation a farmer; he enlisted August 4th, 1862, aged twenty years ; participated in the battle of Harper's Ferry,
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Virginia; September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and was discharged for disability, near Stevensburg, Virginia, January 14th, 1864.
JOHN HAINES was born in Marathon, New York, and was a farmer by occupation ; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, aged thirty- seven years, and was in the battle of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; he was detached as teamster in the wagon train, February Ist, 1863 ; returned to the Regiment in the fall of 1864 ; participated in the closing campaigns of the war, and was discharged with the Regiment.
ELI R. HAZLET was born in Jerusalem, New York, and was by occupation a farmer ; he enlisted August 12th, 1862, aged thirty years, and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Gettys- burg, Mine Run, Morton's Ford and the Wilderness ; he was absent sick, from July 10th to October 30th, 1862, and was severely wounded in action in the battle of the wilderness, May 6th, 1864 ; he was discharged upon consolidation of the Regiment, Decem- ber 25th, 1864.
ALMON HEWITT was born in Greenfield, New York, and by profession was a clergyman ; he enlisted August 8th, 1862, aged twenty-eight years, and was in action at Harper's Ferry, Vir- ginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862 ; he was detached as assistant division forage master, in the winter of 1863, and served in that capacity, accompanying the army in all its campaigns until the close of the war, when he was discharged with the Regiment.
ROBERT HOLMES was born in England, and by occupation was a mechanic ; he enlisted August 4th, 1862, aged forty years ; was in the battle of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and discharged on account of physical disability August 8th, 1863.
JOHN HOPKINS was born in Wayne county, New York, and was by occupation a farmer; he enlisted July 30th, 1862, aged thrity years, and participated in the battle of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; he was detached on duty in the wagon train, February 1st, 1863, and served in such capacity with the army in all its campaigns until the close of the war, when he was discharged with the Regiment.
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RALPH W. HAYS was born in Bristol, New York, and by occu- pation was a farmer; he enlisted July 21st, 1862, aged twenty-six years, and was discharged, January 15th, 1863.
ROBERT JEFFREY was born in England, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 11th, 1862, aged thirty years, and was in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d and 3d, 1863 ; he was severely wounded in action at Gettys- burg, Pennsylvania, July 3d, 1863, and was subsequently dis- charged on account of wounds.
ABRAM D. JOHNSON was born in Phelps, New York, and was by occupation a laborer; he enlisted August 8th, 1862, aged twenty-three years, and was in the following battles : Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg, Auburn Ford, Bristow Station, Mine Run, Morton's Ford, the Wilderness, Po River, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Tolopotomoy, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Deep Bot- tom, Strawberry Plains, Ream's Station, Boydton Road, Suth- erland's Station, Farmville and Appomattox Court-house ; he was sick in hospital from September 18th, to November 1st, 1864; was appointed Corporal July 1st, 1864, and was discharged with the Regiment.
WILLIAM B. KNAPP was born in Richmond, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 8th, 1862, aged eighteen years, was in the battle of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and discharged for disability at Chicago, Illinois, November 1st, 1862.
JOHN W. KNAPP was born in Richmond, New York, and was by occupation a farmer; he enlisted August 4th, 1862, aged nineteen years, and participated in the battle of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862 ; he was discharged for physical disability at Chicago, Illinois, November 1st, 1862.
WALLACE KISER was born in Gorham, New York, and was a farmer by occupation ; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, aged twenty- five years; he was severely wounded in action on Maryland Heights, Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 1862, and was discharged on account of wounds received in action at Annapo- lis, Maryland, January 7th, 1863.
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CHARLES KENTS was born in Cayuga county, New York, and by occupation was a laborer; he enlisted August 6th, 1862, aged twenty-six years, and was in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Vir- ginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and Gettysburg, Penn- sylvania, July 2d, 1863; he was wounded in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863, and subsequently discharged from the service on account of wounds received in action.
OSCAR W. LELAND was born in Phelps, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 11th, 1862, aged thirty-two years, and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg ; he was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, February 11th, 1864, and subsequently discharged from the service.
JULIUS LICHULT was born in Hopewell, New York, and was a farmer by occupation ; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, aged nine- teen years, and was in action at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, Septem- ber 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; he was discharged for disability at Union Mills, Virginia, March 9th, 1863.
HENRY LOPER was born in Springwater, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, aged twenty-four years; was in action at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and discharged for disabil- ity at Chicago, Illinois, December 11th, 1862.
GEORGE MCOMBER was born in New York, and by occupation was an artist ; he enlisted August 6th, 1862, aged twenty-eight years, and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and Gettysburg, Pennsyl- vania, July 2d, 3d and 4th, 1863; he was detailed as commissary clerk, September 10th, 1862, and served in such capacity, accom- panying the army in all its campaigns, until the close of the war, when he was discharged with the Regiment.
EDWIN McCOMB was born in Gorham, New York, and was a farmer by occupation ; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, aged twenty- one years, and was in action at Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg ; he was absent, sick, from July 28th to October 30th, 1863 ; and was wounded in action at Morton's Ford, February 6th, 1864 ; he rejoined the Regiment, May 24th, 1864, and was in the battles of
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North Anna River, Tolopotomoy, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Deep Bottom, Strawberry Plains and Ream's Station; he was absent, sick, from September 6th, 1864, to the winter of 1865, when he rejoined the Regiment and participated in the battles of the closing campaign of the war, and was discharged with the Regi- ment.
NELSON H. MUNELL was born in Bristol, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted July 21st, 1862, aged twenty-nine years ; was in action at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and discharged for disa- bility, January 12th, 1863.
CHARLES W. NILES was born in Ontario, New York, and was a student ; he enlisted August 12th, 1862, aged eighteen years, and was in action at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863 ; he was severely wounded in action at Gettysburg, Penn- sylvania, July 2d, 1863 ; rejoined the Regiment subsequently and participated in the battles of 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 such capacity until the close of the war, when he was discharged with the Regiment.
CHARLES H. PROUDFIT was born in Michigan, and by occupa- tion was a farmer; he enlisted July 28th, 1862, aged twenty-one 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 wounded in action in the battle of the Wilderness, May 6th, 1864, resulting in the loss of the left arm; he was appointed Corporal, November 1st, 1863, and discharged December 25th, 1864, on account of wounds received in action.
OLIVER PERRY was born in Seneca county, New York, and by occupation was a laborer; he enlisted August 12th, 1862, aged twenty-six years, and was in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Vir- ginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863 ; he was killed in action at Gettys- burg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863.
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JOHN PHILLIPS was born in Gorham, New York, and was by occupation a farmer; he enlisted August 11th, 1862, aged twenty-seven years; was in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Vir- ginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d and 3d, 1863, and was killed in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3d, 1863.
CHARLES RICHARDS was born in Wayne county, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 13th, 1862, aged twenty-one years, and was in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg, Auburn Ford, Bristow Station, and Mine Run ; he was detailed with provost guard at Division Head-quarters, Jan- uary 6th, 1864 ; but was relieved April 4th, 1864, and detached in provost guard at Head-quarters, 2d Army Corps; he served in such capacity until the close of the war, when he was discharged with the Regiment.
LA FAYETTE RAFTER was born in Phelps, New York, and was by occupation a miller; he enlisted August 7th, 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 severely wounded in action in the battle of the Wilderness, May 6th, 1864, and was dis- charged with the Regiment.
HOMER STURDEVANT was born in Connecticut, and by occupa- tion was a farmer; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, aged eighteen years ; was in action at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and died of disease, at Washington, District of Columbia, December 28th, 1862.
WALTER SCOTT was born in New York, and was a farmer by occupation; he enlisted August 24th 1862, aged twenty-six years, and participated in the battle of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, Sep- tember 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; he was detached as teamster, February 1st, 1863, and served in that capacity until the close of the war, and was discharged with the Regiment.
HERMAN J. SMITH was born in Livonia, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 12th, 1862, aged twenty-two years, and was in action at Harper's Ferry, Virginia,
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September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; he was discharged for dis- ability at Chicago, Illinois, December 11th, 1862.
JOHN SHEEHAN was born in Ireland, and by occupation a far- mer; he enlisted July 31st, 1862, aged twenty years, and partici- pated in the following battles: Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg, Auburn Ford, Bristow Station, Mine Run and Morton's Ford; he was absent, sick, from May 3d, 1864, till discharged at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, June 5th, 1865 ; he subsequently re-enlisted in the 11th United States Infantry, was promoted to Sergeant, and served until the consolidation of the army in 1869, when he was discharged as supernumerary.
JOHN SNELLING was born in Ontario county, New York, and was a laborer by occupation; he enlisted July 21st, 1862, aged twenty-two years, and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and Get- tysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863 ; he was killed in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2d, 1863.
HENRY G. SNELLING was born in England, and by occupation was a farmer ; he enlisted August 13th, 1862, aged twenty-six years, and was in action at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; he was absent, sick in hospital, and subse- quently discharged for disability.
AB. W. SHEARMAN was born in Milo, New York, and was by occupation a farmer ; he enlisted August, 11th, 1862, aged twenty- nine years, and participated in the battle of Harper's Ferry, Vir- ginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; he was discharged for disability at Chicago, Illinois, December 11th, 1862.
CLINTON E. TAYLOR was born in West Bloomfield, New York, and by occupation was a mechanic ; he enlisted August 8th, 1862, aged eighteen years, and was in action at Harper's Ferry, Vir- ginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and was absent, sick. in hospital, at Baltimore, Maryland, from July 25th, 1863, to January 6th, 1864 ; he was detached with provost guard at Head- quarters 2d Army Corps, April 4th, 1864, and served in such capacity with the army until the close of the war, when he was. discharged with the Regiment.
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JOHN W. TORRENCE was born in Chemung county, New York, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 2d, 1862, aged eighteen years, and was in action at Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg ; he was wounded in action at Gettysburg, Pennsyl- vania, July 3d, 1863 ; afterward rejoined the Regiment, and par- ticipated in the battles of 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 the close of the war, when he was discharged with the Regiment.
WARREN L. WARNER was born in Phelps, New York, and was by occupation a farmer; he enlisted August 7th, 1862, aged twenty years, and was in action at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862 ; he was discharged for dis- ability at Alexandria, Virginia, April 23d, 1863.
ALBERT J. WARNER was born in Indiana, and was a farmer by occupation ; he enlisted August 13th, 1862, aged eighteen years, and was 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-quarters 2d Army Corps, April 4th, 1864, and served with the army in such capa- city until the close of the war, when he was discharged with the Regiment.
ALONZO WOLVEN was born in Phelps, New York, and was by occupation a farmer; he enlisted August 9th, 1862, aged twenty -. one years, and was in action at Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg,, Auburn Ford, Bristow Station, Mine Run and Morton's Ford ; he- was sent to general hospital, sick, May 5th, 1864, but rejoined the Regiment in the winter of 1865, and participated in the battles of the closing campaign of the war; he was discharged with the Regiment.
ELMER G. WILCOX was born in East Bloomfield, New York,, and by occupation was a farmer; he enlisted August 6th, 1862,, aged forty-two years, and was in action at Harper's Ferry, Vir- ginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862; he was afterward detailed as regimental musician, and served in that capacity until the close of the war, when he was discharged with the Regiment.
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FREDERICK A. WILCOX was born in Wisconsin, and was a far- mer by occupation ; he enlisted August 6th, 1862, aged eighteen years, and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Gettys- burg and the Wilderness; he was killed in action, in the battle of the Wilderness, May 6th, 1864.
PETER WHEELER was born in Washington county, New York, and was by occupation a farmer; he enlisted July 30th, 1862, aged eighteen years, and was in the following battles: Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg, Auburn Ford and Bristow Station; he was mortally wounded in action at Bristow Station, Virginia, October 14th, 1863, and died of wounds received in action, at Alexandria, Virginia, October 20th, 1863.
THOMAS J. WILSON was born in Ogdensburgh, New York, and by occupation was a mechanic; he enlisted August 15th, 1862, aged twenty-one years, and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg; he was slightly wounded in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3d, 1863, and was detached, and placed on duty for recruiting service, July 27th, 1863; he was discharged at Washington, District of Columbia, May 20th, 1865, to accept an appointment in United States Colored Troops.
J. M. WILSON was born in Seneca, New York, and by occupa- tion was a farmer; he enlisted July 28th, 1862, aged nineteen years, and participated in the following battles : Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg, Auburn Ford, and Bristow Station ; he was wounded and taken prisoner at Bristow Station, Virginia, October 14th, 1863; was subsequently exchanged and discharged at Elmira, May 30th, 1865.
AARON WINTERS was born in Seneca, New York, and by occu- pation was a farmer; he enlisted August 8th, 1862, aged twenty- one years, and was in action at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, Septem- ber 13th, 15th and 15th, 1862 ; he died of disease, in hospital, camp near Union Mills, Virginia, February 25th, 1863.
GEORGE WILLBY was born at Pompey Hill, New York, and by occupation was a laborer; he enlisted August 11th, 1862, aged twenty-two years, and was in the battle of Harper's Ferry, Sep- tember 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862 ; he was detached as teamster,
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