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Balistier, Bob., Jr.
Jordan, W. E.
Palmer, Fred. D.
Crooker, W. H.
Lang, A. M.
Palmer, Albert
Cleaves, Charles
Milliken, John
Ripley Benjamin
Elwell. Burt E. Nichols, John H. Tenbrock, C. C.
Graves, T. C.
Olmstead, John
Tenbrock, Jerry
Heimer, Louis
Olds, William G.
Vandervoort, J. H.
Houck, O. E.
Olds, John H.
Vandervoort, R. J.
Jones, Charles W. Olds, Isaac
H. N. Duro Post, No. 653, HARTWICK, N. Y.
Regular Meetings first and third Saturday Even ings of each Month, at the Marsh House.
T THIS POST was organized through the personal ef- forts of L. W. Murdock; its charter was received Nov. 4, 1891, and mustered into the department of New York, Nov. 14, 1891, by Comrade John N. Vosburg, of Hall Post, Laurens, N. Y., as mustering officer.
The :Post was named in honor of Horatio N. Duro, a brave soldier, who was killed while charging the rebel pickets in front of Fort Fisher, March 26, 1864. He was shot through the head and fell by the side of Lester W. Murdock. The same night his remains were brought int the Union lines and sent to New Lisbon, Otsego county, N. Y., where he was buried, his funeral being largely at- tended by friends and relatives.
At the first meeting of the Post Lester W. Murdock was elected Commander. He was born at Hartwick, N. Y., February, 18, 1837, where he was educated, and en. listed Aug. 1, 1862, as a private in Co. E, 121st Regiment N. Y. V. Was at Crampton Pass, Sept. 14, 1862, was struck by a fragment of shell, which sent him tumbling down a steep bank. Sergeant Hawley, of his company, ordered him to go to a barn, about a mile away, for med- ical assistance; remained there about six days without
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any attention, when a stranger, a Mr. Little, informed him that there were several sick and wounded soldiers at Jefferson, seven miles from the barn, and kindly offered to let him ride in his cart, if he wished to go. They had gone about two miles when the conversation turned upon the cause of the war; his new made friend suddenly brought his horse to a halt, and ordered Murdock to get out, as he would not allow a black. Abolitionist to ride in his cart. Although very lame and sore he managed to travel the other five milles in as many hours ; arrived at Jefferson and was cared for by citizens for four weeks. Among the new acquaintances made there were Dr. Cul- ver, Dr. Crum, George Hoffman and Thomas M. Culler. May 3, 1863, was again wounded by a spent ball passing through his clothes, cutting his suspenders and shirt, raising a contusion five inches long and as large as a broomstick. It the fall of 1863, at Rappahannock Sta- tion, he responded to a call for a volunteer to guard the bridge which spanned the river at that place. At 2 o'clock the next morning a rebel was seen to approach at the farther end and set it on fire ; he fired at him and re- ceived two shots in return. At the battle of the Wilder- ness, May 6, 1864, was taken prisoner; in an effort to escape he was shot in the neck by an officer, with a re- volver; on the 10th of the same month he took his place in the ranks, and participated in the memorable bayonet charge at Spotsylvania. He remained with his regiment to Gettysburg, and through the campaign near Charles- town, Va .; August 21, 1864, while skirmishing, was struck in the right side by a spent ball, fracturing his sixth and seventh ribs; October 19, in the battle at Cedar Creek, while assisting Lieutenant Johnson, who had been wounded, to his feet, a ball passed through his coffee-pot, strapped to his knapsack ; near Petersburg the regiment was exposed to an annoying fire, which had killed one
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man and wounded several others; he was sent to ascer- tain from whence came the firing; after penetrating the dense forest for half a mile he saw a man from the 2d Corps, who said he was sent to see, if possible, why their supposed enemy did not return the fire. March 25, 1865, was again wounded in the left leg in front of Fort Fisher. Discharged at Albany, June 25, 1865, and returned to Hartwick. He organized Duro Post and was chosen its first Commander, and in December, 1891, again elected Commander to serve during 1892. His administration has been such as to place the Post in the front rank for socia- bility and promptness, in the Department. He is an honored and respected citizen, who is always ready with his time and means to advance the interests of the G. A. R. The building occupied by the Post, which was kindly placed at their disposal during the existence of their charter by Mr. H. K. Marsh, has been put in order and made most inviting by Comrade Murdock. He is now residing at Hartwick with his family, an estimable wife, and two daughters, ages 11 and 13.
William Blanchard, charter member of Post, was born in Franklin, Delaware county, in 1833; educated at the com- mon schools; enlisted in June, 1862, and mustered in at Norwich, Sept. 21, 1862, as private in Co. K, 114th N. Y. Vols .; went by canal to Binghamton, and thence to El- mira and to Baltimore, where he was one of ten selected from each companay to do police duty; remained there until after charter election; Dec. 13. 1862, went aboard steamer Thames, under General Banks, for Fortress Mon- roe ; thence to Cape Henry and from Cape Henry, with fifteen vessels, for Cape Hatteras, experiencing a rough voyage; ran up a signal of distress and was towed into Hilton Head by the Erricson. The storm was so severe that the life boats were of no avail; the two boats were
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tied together; the water being three feet in the boat, and with no food or water to drink they lay in the water for 36 hours; remained at Hilton Head 12 days, and went aboard another boat, Jan. 9th, to Carlton; contracted fever, went to New Orleans, and was sent to regimental hospital ; thence to Brazo City, May 8, 1863; was in skirmish at Irish Bend, May 10, 1863. He had a relapse, and was sent back to New Orleans, and discharged from the service in July, 1863. Returned to Hartwick, where he is now re- siding with his wife and daughter, aged 21; He is at the present time Senior Vice Commander of the Post.
Emmet M. Irons, a brave soldier, enlisting in Co. E, 121st N. Y. Vols .; always on duty and engaging in the battles of this famous regiment; wounded at Salem Heights May 3, 1863, in left temple by musket ball ; April 2, 1865, in front of Petersburg, struck by a spent ball be- tween the shoulders, and wounded in the face and neck by the concussion of a shell, April 6, 1865, but remained with regiment, fighting to the last. He is at the present time Officer of the Day of Duro Post.
William Holdridge was born in Monroe county, in 1849; enlisted August 25, 1864, in Co. B, 9th Heavy Ar- tillery ; was wounded in front of Fort Fisher, naar Peters- burg, March 25, 1865, by a gun shot in the left thigh. He was a faithful soldier and is a charter member of Duro Post.
W. A. Johnson, born in Lewis county in 1842, enlisting August 11, 1862. He is an honored member of Duro Post, was a good soldier, and did splendid service in the field; was wounded in the hand at Salem Church. He was always at his post, a most companionable soldier and gentleman, and is at the present time Chaplain of the Post.
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Thomas Jenks was born at Burlington, N. Y., in 1812 ; enlisted Sept. 6, 1862, in Co. H, 152d Regt. N. Y. Vols .; is an honored citizen of Hartwick and a worthy member of Duro Post. Although advanced in years he takes a lively interest in the G. A. R. He did good service for the right, and recalls with pleasure the many scenes and incidents of camp life during his service.
Samuel Drew, born in Chenango county in 1836; edu- cated in Otsego county, and enlisted, Oct. 10, 1861, in Co. E, 6th N. Y. Cavalry ; mustered in at Staten Island, Oct. 10, 1861. He did splendid service with hisregiment ; was wounded near Barryville during Sheridan's retreat in the Shenandoah, Sept. 17, 1864 ; sent to hospital at Arlington Heights, thence to Baltimore, Philadelphia and Albany, and in February transferred to the Third Veteran Reserve Corps ; participating in the battles of Antietam, Gettys- burg and Chancellorsville. Discharged, Sept. 12, 1865. Located at Hartwick in 1877. He joined Duro Post as a charter member , and at the present time is Junior Vice Commander. He is now residing at Hartwick with his family, wife and daughter, aged 16.
Abel Wrigley, born in England in 1842, coming to America in 1848, and educated in Wyoming county, Pa. He enlisted Sept. 15, 1862, as First Corporal in Julius P. Skinner's Independent Co., State of Pa. Was discharged Sept. 23, 1862; located at Hartwick in April, 1891, and joined Duro Post, July 16, 1892. He is at the present time pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Hart- wick, where he is residing with his family, a wife, four daughters and son; one daughter, aged 28, is residing at Deposit, N. Y.
Addison Gilbert was born at Laurens, Otsego county, N .. Y., in 1829. He enlisted in July, 1863, in Co. E, 2d
H. O. BRANCH, Fine merchant Tailoring
AND DEALER IN @T- Stationery and School Supplies.
Suits Overcoats and Trousers Made to Order in the Latest Styles.
Main Street, Post Office Building, HARTWICK, N. Y.
E. N. HIGBIE,
DEALER IN
FINE FURNITURE
Parlor and Chamber Suites, Spring Beds, Mattresses, &c.
Funeral Director Furnisher
AND PRACTICAL EMBALMER.
Hartwick, Otsego County, N. Y.
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N. Y. H. A. He was a good soldier, with a brave regi- ment, doing splendid service at Tolopotomy Creek, North Anna, Cold Harbor, at Hatch's Run and Five Forks. He is now an honored member of Duro Post, 653.
James Simmons, born in Delaware county, Feb. 22, 1845, and enlisted Jan. 3, 1861, as a private in Co. I. 89th N. Y. V., going to Elmira and thence to Washington. Sick with fever, and sent to hospital January 14, 1862 ; rejoined his regiment in June, 1862, at Roanoke Island, N. C. His regiment is that of this famous regiment, par- ticipating in all battles, marches and skirmishes in which they were engaged. After the battle at Chapin's farm he was detatched from the regiment and placed on duty as a sharp-shooter, where he remained until discharged, Aug. 12, 1865, participating in the battles at Kingston, White- hall, Goldsboro, seige of Washington, N. C., seige of Sul- folk, Quaker Bridge, Great Swamp, Bachelor Creek, Drewry's Bluff, Bermuda Hundred, Cold Harbor, Peters- burg, June 15, Mine Explosion, Petersburg, Trenches, Chapin's Farm, Fair Oaks, and Fall of Richmond. Al- ways at his post, displaying great courage. Located at Hartwick in 1885 ; joined Duro Post as a charter member, and is at the present time Adjutant of the Post. Resides at Hartwick with his family, wife, daughter, aged 18, and two sons, aged 16 and 10.
Asel McTice, born in St. Lawrence county in 1832; enlisted Dec. 14, 1863, as a private in the 14th N. Y. H. A. His record is that of his regiment ; garrisoned the forts in New York harbor until April 23, 1864; ordered to the front, joining the 9th Corps at Warrenton, Va., and started, May 2, 1864, for the Rapidan. The regiment was in line at the Wilderness and engaged at Spotsylvania, and at Cold Harbor suffered heavily. At Petersburg,
H. C. BUNN,
DEALER IN Dry Goods, Groceries,
Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes & Ready-made Clothing.
Farm Produce taken in Exchange for Goods.
Mount Vision, Otsego Co., N. Y.
G. M. AUGUR, DEALER IN HEAVY AND SHELF
HARDWARE, AND HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.
Stoves and Ranges.
REPAIRING NEATLY DONE, Hartwick, Otsego County, N. Y.
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June 17, 1864, the 14th distinguished itself by its brilliant and successful charge on the works at Petersburg. At the mine explosion the regiment was selected to lead the assault at the crater, and was the first to plant its colors on the enemy's works, where it captured a Confederate flag. Participated in battles at North Anna, Va., Beth- esda Church, Cold Harbor, Weldon Railroad and the fall of Petersburg. Discharged in June, 1865. Moved to Hartwick in 1880, and joined Duro Post as a charter member. Resides in Hartwick, N. Y., and is at the present time Surgeon of the Post.
Milton Higbie, Second Lieutenant in Bates Battery, was a brave soldier and scholar; he was born in the town of Exeter, July 12, 1833. No officer or enlisted man ever served his term with more fidelity than did Lieutenant Higbie. After his discharge returned to Exeter and died, Nov. 7, 1881, and was buried in the Hartwick cemetery. He left a devoted wife and son, Edgar N., now residing at Hartwick, N. Y.
Allen Cotton, born in Jefferson county in 1842, and en- listed as a private in Co. K, 10th N. Y. H. A., Feb. 26, 1864, serving faithfully with his regiment until dis- charged. Joined Duro Post, and is at the present time Quartermaster Sergeant.
Cornelius Bird, born in 1846, and enlisting Aug. 3, 1864, in Co. H, 20th Kegulars. He was a good soldier and entitled to the honors of his regiment. Is an active member and Sergeant Major of Duro Post, Hartwick, N. Y.
G. W. Murdock, the present efficient Quartermaster of the Post, was born in August, 1842. Enlisted in Septem- ber 1862, in Co. G, 17th N. Y. Vols. He left home and
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friends to fight the battles of his country, and Is now nearly blind as the result of an explosion while at the front. He is a charter member of Duro Post, 653.
Though not a member, the Post has a warm friend in the person of Rev. H. H.Fisher, of Hartwick, N. Y. He is at all times and on all occasions at the Post's command. He is a fluent speaker, and in the hour of his country's trial sent hot shot from the rostrum to the ears of rebel sympathizers.
POST OFFICERS.
Lester W. Murdock. Commander.
William Blanchard. Senior Viee Commander.
Samuel Drew.
Junior Vice Commander.
James Simmons
Adjutant.
G. W. Murdock . Quartermaster.
Asel McTice Surgeon.
Emmet Irons
Officer of the Day.
Menzo Bishop
Officer of the Guard.
W. A. Johnson
Chaplain.
Cornelius Bird.
Sergeant Major.
PAST COMMANDERS.
Lester W. Murdoek.
LIST OF MEMBERS.
Blanchard, William .K, 114 N. Y. V.
Bird Cornelius
H, 20 Regular
Colton, Allen K, 10 N. Y. H. A.
Card, Tabor
A, I N. Y. L. A,
Drew, Samuel
E, 6 N. Y. C.
Gilbert, Addison
E, 2 N. Y. H. A.
Holdridge, William
.B, 9th H. A.
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Irons, Emmet M E, 121 N. Y. V.
Jenks, Thomas H, 152 N. Y. V.
Johnson, William A. F, 121 N. Y. V.
Murdock, Lester W E, 12I N. Y. V.
Murdock, G. W G, 17 N. Y. V.
McTice, Asel 14 N. Y. H. A.
Simmons, James I, 89 N. Y. V.
Wrigley, Abel Ind. Co., Penn. Inf.
GRAVES DECORATED BY DURO POST.
Alger. Chester
E, 121 N. Y. V.
Clark,
Higbie Milton,
Bates' Battery
Luce, Harvey
Pickens, Edwin.
.H, 152 N. Y. V.
Rinders, George 121 N. Y. V.
Wicks, James
Westcott,
Walker, Ripley. War of 1812.
SISSON & JOYCE, FURNITURE & AND : UNDERTAKING, PICTURE FRAMES
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UPHOLSTERY GOODS.
305 MAIN ST., NORTH BLOCK, UNADILLA, N. Y.
This business was established in 1890 by F. M. Sisson and F. J. Joyce, and since that time they have experienced great prosperity, and built up the handsome trade they now en- joy. It is one of the most progressive business houses in Otsego county. They take a great pride in carrying a mod- ern and attractive stock. Here you can get the same styles, and qualities, in all kinds of furniture and upholstery goods at much lower prices than in larger cities. Their store rooms occupy three floors, 24x100 feet, and is thoroughly stocked with parlor and chamber suits, fancy chairs of all descrip- tions, stands, easels, sideboards, spring beds and mattresses, extension and centre tables.
The shop is located in the rear of the store ; here all kinds of repairing and upholstering is done on short notice and reasonable terms.
The members of the firm are genial, affable gentlemen and always make it pleasant and agreeable for their numer- ous patrons, and for all who may favor them with a visit.
L. C. Turner Post, No. 26, COOPERSTOWN, N. Y.
Regular Meetings Every Wednesday Evening at G. A. R Hall.
J THE POST was organized and mustered into the De- partment of New York, May 26, 1378. At the first meeting of the Post Hon. Andrew Davidson was chosen Commander. He was born at Morebattle, Roxburyshire. Scotland, February 12, 1840, coming to America, and en- listing at Cooperstown, N. Y., in July, 1862, in Co. E, 121st Regiment, N. Y. V., and was promoted to sergeant at the organization of the regiment at Herkimer, Aug. 23, 1862. The regiment joined Gen. McClellan's army, then in Maryland. After the battles of Fredericksburg, Maryland Heights and Salem Church was promoted to sergeant-major ; was severely wounded at Salem Church, May 3, 1863, and sent to the hospital ; rejoined the regi- ment at Warrentown, Va .; he was commissioned by Ab- raham Lincoln, in 1864, as First Lieutenant, and assigned to the 30th Regiment, U. S. Colored Troops, and appointed Adjutant of the Regiment. He was with Colonel Bates at the head of the regiment as they led the Colored Di- vision in its charge to blow up the fort at Petersburg. Va., July 30, 1864; promoted to Captain and appointed aide de camp to General Delivan Bates, and subsequently as Assistant Adjutant General on his staff ; he was afterward appointed by General Ruger, commanding Department of North Carolina, Assistant Adjutant General and Acting
C. R. BURCH,
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Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Sterling Silver and Silver Plated ware. Fancy Goods.
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I am sole agent for the Celebrated Snag Proof Rubber Boots.
Terms Strictly Cash. W. H. BUNDY.
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Assistant Inspector General of the eastern division of North Carolina; was assigned to the staff of General Chas. J. Payne, commanding the district. Was mustered out, after three years of active service. When the war broke out he had just finished (at Cooperstown) a preparatory course, expecting to enter Hamilton College. After his discharge he returned to Cooperstown, studied law and was admitted to the Bar. Soon afterward he became the proprietor of The Otsego Republican, an influential fam- ily and political newspaper. He is a staunch Republican and an active member of that party; has served as chair- man of the county committee and a member of the State committee; represented the 23d district in the State Sen- ate during 1884 and 1885. He is a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church, the G. A. R., Loyal Legion and Masons. Was a delegate to the National Encampment, G. A. R., at Detroit, and placed in nomination John M. Palmer, the present Commander. He was appointed in March, First Deputy Commissioner of Pensions, to suc- ceed Hiram Smith, Jr., of Missouri. The Post, under his administration, soon became one of prominence in the Department.
Reuben H. Bates, the present Commander, was born in Dutchess county, Aug. 20, 1827. When a boy he came to Otsego county and was educated at Middlefield. He enlisted in August, 1862, as a private Co. G., 121st N. Y. Vols .; his record is that of his regiment, which was one of the bravest in the army ; he participated in more than twenty of the bloodiest battles of the war; was taken prisoner at Salem Church, May 6, 1863, and sent to Bell Island; remained fourteen days, was parolled and sent to Annapolis, then to Alexandria and to Camp Convalescent, where he remained four weeks, and joined his regiment at Warrentown Junction. Discharged at Hall's Hill,
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June 25, 1865. Returned to Cooperstown. Is a charter member of Turner Post; has served as Chaplain, Adju- tant. Senior and Junior Vice, and elected Commander for the unexpired term, made vacant by the resignation of Andrew Davidson, and in December, 1891, again elected for the year 1892. Although living nearly two miles from the place of meeting, he has missed but three meetings during his term. He is now residing at Cooperstown with his family, wife and daughter, aged 19; a sou is in the employ of the United States Express Company, run- ning between Scranton and Elmira.
J. F. Reustle was born in Germany, in December, 1847. Educated in Germany, coming to America in 1862. Lo- cating at Cooperstown, was employed as a clerk. In 1864, went to New Jersey, and in September of the same year enlisted in Co. C, 7th N. J. V., when only 16 years old, going to the front and joining the 3d Brigade, 3d Di- vision, 26th Corps. Engaged in the battles at Hatch's Run, Popular Spring, and near Petersburg. Discharged in July, 1865; returned to Cooperstown and was em- ployed as clerk in a hardware store for fourteen years; in 1880 went into the dry and fancy goods business. Joined the Post as a charter member; served as Officer of the Day, and was elected Commander for the year 1879. Many comrades of the 152d and 121st will recall with pleasure the re-union at Cooperstown, N. Y., in 1890, its great success being largely due to his personal efforts.
The Post was named for the distinguished scholar and former citizen of Cooperstown, L. C. Turner, born at Claremont, N. H., Oct. 15, 1806; he was a lawyer by pro- fession ; previous to taking up his residence in Coopers- town he had traveled extensively in England and on the Continent. He was a gentleman of rare endowments so- cially, and a racy, graceful and ready writer ; as a com-
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panion, Judge Turner was one of the most charming of men ; at one time taking a deep interest in politics ; he was twice elected to the bench of Otsego county, and as a judge his career was marked with Judgment and talent. He resigned the judgeship, having been selected by Sec- retary of War Edwin M. Stanton, to take the position of Judge Advocate, the Secretary having known the Judge intimately when residing in this State. The confidential relations existing between Secretary Stanton and Judge Turner made the latter intimately conversant with the secret service of the department, and had he kept a diary it would have contained the most interesting por- tion of the history of the War. The life of Judge Tur- ner was so interesting as to be even romantic. His early years was a struggle with the world, but a generous dis- position, winning manners, talent of a high order, rea- sonable, and an ambition that never allowed an obstacle to obstruct hls path, gained for him a liberal education at Dartmouth and Union, which enabled him to acquire a profession. He died at Washington, D. C., March 13, 1867, aged sixty years and six months, leaving a widow, a daughter, Mrs. Randolph, and a son, Theo. C. Turner, now cashier of the First National Bank at Cooperstown.
Erie S. Collar, born in 1834, in the City of New York, and enlisted Sept. 19, 1863, in Co. D, 146th N. Y. V .; was wounded at Bethesda Church, June 2, 1864, losing his right arm; was captured and sent to Richmond to the hospital, where he remained until parolled and sent to provost camp at Annapolis, and soon after transferred to hospital corner Broad and Cherry streets, and discharged May 28, 1865. Located at Cooperstown and joined Tur- ner Post; served as Quartermaster for several years. He is residing at Cooperstown with his family, wife, two sons and two daughters.
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H. C. Richmond, born at Oneonta, N. Y., April 21, 1847. Educated at the common schools, and enlisted in January, 1864, in Co. E, 2d N. Y. H. A. Ordered to New York to Fort Schuyler, and aboard the boat Admiral Du- pont for Fortress Monroe, March 10, 1864; at Alexandria, March 12, and to Arlington Heights March 13; joined his regiment at Fort Bennett, Va., to Alexandria, and aboard trensports for Aqua Creek, Bell Plain Landing, on the Potomac, and May 14, to Fredericksburg, joining the army on the 18th of May at Spotsylvania, and under fire but not engaged; 19th of May engaged in battle, the rebels attempting to capture the wagon train; thence to Toloptomy Creek, North Anna and Cold Harbor to Petersburg, and engaged in battle June 16, and wounded June 17; sent to hospital and joined regiment in front of Petersburg, Oct. 17; engaged in second battle at Hatch's Run, Dec. 9, 1864, Five Forks, April 6, and Round Fort, April 7, 1865. Was with the regiment until they were discharged, Sept. 18, 1865. Was charter member and Past Commander of Olcott Post, and joined Turner Post by transfer card, in 1888; has served as Officer of the Day, and elected Adjutant for the years 1890-91-92.
Michael Little was born in Ireland in 1837, and came to America in 1857, locating at Herkimer, N. Y. In 1860 he moved to Cooperstown, and enlisted, Oct. 3, 1863, in Co. K, 20 N. Y. C. Ordered to Washington, then to Camp Stoneman, to Camp Getty; remained three months, then to Suffolk ; engaged in battle at Black Water, Deep Bot- tom, Dansville to Winchester. Discharged July 16, 1865. Returned to Cooperstown, joined Post in 1886, served as Officer of the Guard for three years, and is now Quar- termaster of the Post. Resides in Cooperstown with wife and daughter, aged 35, and two sons, ages 23 and 13.
Thomas T. Collar, born in England, March 15, 1826,
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coming to America and locating at Cooperstown in Octo- ber, 1849. Enlisted June 20, 1863, at the Bay Hia, coast of Brazil, S. A., and assigned to service on board the U. S. ship Onward. Was discharged at Brooklyn, N. Y., in June, 1865, and returned to Cooperstown, joined the Post in April, 1882, and is now Surgeon of the Post. Resides in Cooperstown, his family consisting of wife, three daughters and one son.
John A. Lakin was born in Utica, N. Y., April 8, 1838; was educated in New York, and enlisted Aug. 3, 1864, in Co. A, 91st N. Y. Vols. Ordered to Fort McHenry, Bal- timore, then to City Point; in the spring of 1865 was with Sheridan; engaged in first and second battles at Hatch's Run, Gravely Run, Five Forks and in skirmishes to Ap- pomatox. Discharged from service; located at Coopers- town in 1870, and joined Post in 1887; has served as Quartermaster Sergeant, Sergeant Major, and is at the present time Junior Vice Commander of the Post.
POST OFFICERS.
R. H. Bates Commander.
Gardner Hollis
Senior Viee Commander.
J. A. Lakin Junior Vice Commander.
H. C. Richmond. Adjutant.
Michael Little. . Quartermaster.
Thomas Collar. Surgeon.
F. Hubbel Chaplain.
John Lasher Officer of the Day.
PAST COMMANDERS.
Andrew Davidson, Henry Wood, Fred. Reustle, W. B. Flanigan.
LIST OF MEMBERS.
Arnold, A. E.
A, 1 N. Y. A.
FREDK. SCHNEIDER, COOPERSTOWN BAKERY & CONFECTIONERY
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WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED IN THE VILLAGE.
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Adsit, James I, 144 N. I.
Bates, R. H. .G, 121 N. Y
Best. Peter A, 176 N. Y.
Bingham, Thomas. 45 N. Y.
Brown, Lorin B, 77 N. Y.
Butts, Elljah F. 121 N. Y.
Becker, George. D, 5 N Y. C.
Bliss, Sanford T
E, 5 Iowa Cav.
Barret, Edward
169 N. Y.
Bingham, Samuel W
66 N. Y.
Baldwin, L. W. 152 N Y.
Bullis, Albert
H, 121 N. Y.
Bailey. D. W
E, 121 N. Y.
Blunk, John
D, 6 Mich
Bailey, Albert
E. 121 N. Y.
Clark, James F
E, 121 N. Y
Collar, Erie S D, 146 N. Y.
Camp, W. H H
E, 2 Vt. Vols.
Crandall, Lucius
G, 114 N. Y,
Clark, A. F
A, 1 N. Y. A.
Collar. T. T.
U. S. Steamer Onward.
Clark, Frank A.
U. S. Steamer Galena.
Davis, Charles L
Dickinson, Allen
E, 2 N. Y, A.
Deits, Michael
C, 26 N. Y.
Dyer, E. H.
F, 121 N. Y.
Doubleday, Thomas M
68 N. Y.
Davidson, Andrew D
E, 121 N. Y.
Earing. Alfred
G, 3 N. Y.
Elwood Amenzo W
D, 121 N. Y.
Freeland, H. E C. 6 N. Y. A.
Frech, Allison F, 14 Res. Corps.
Flanigan, William B. G, 24 Mich.
Gardner Addison
Bat. K, 3 N. Y. L. A.
G, 24 N. Y. Gardner, Hollis
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Gould Elery C D, 6 N. Y. C.
Hiller, W. H 15 N. Y. A.
Hills E Delivan
G, 221 N. Y.
Hardson, C R. 35 N. Y.
Hyde, George S 1 N. Y L. A.
Henry. W. H. D, 14 Reg,
Hearn, Thomes H.
I 144 N. Y.
Henderson Robert I, 1 N. Y.
House, Charles B M, 3N. Y. L. A.
Ingalls, H. E.
K, 4 N. Y.
Jarvis, Fred. T
C, 152 N. Y.
Judson, J. H.
Record not given.
Jones, L. L. A, 1 N. Y. L A.
Jarvis, Frank G.
G, 3 N. Y. C.
Kellogg, William J
I, 152 N. Y.
Kendell, U B.
H, 152 N. Y.
Keough, Mortimer
L, 2 N Y.
Lasher, John C. I, 152 N. Y.
Lakin, John A
A. 91 N. Y.
Lindsey. W. F
K, 43 N. Y.
Little. M
K, 30 N. Y. C.
Markel, E. N.
H, 121 N. Y.
Mandeville Luke
A, 152 N. Y.
Morton. William H
G, 10 Mich. Murphy, William
E, 123 N. Y.
Miller, Fdwin
3 N. Y. L. A. McIntyre, D.
K, 3 U. S. Art. ; 43 N. Y.
Meriels. C. N
I, 121 N. Y.
Niles, D. C.
K, 43 N. Y.
Parish. Jeremiah
H. 152 N. Y.
Perry, H L
F, 121 N. Y.
Platts, A. G.
A, 43 N. Y.
Reustle, J. Fred C, 7 N. Y.
Spencer, William G A, 43 N. Y.
B, 152 N. Y.
Shute Robert.
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Sherwood, George E. D, 14 Reg.
Shillits, John. F, 5 N. Y. C.
Topping, J. P. A, 23 N. Y.
Thayer, Julius B K, 75 N. Y.
Van Ort, Adam K, 76 N. Y.
Van Court, D. P
G, 34 N. Y.
Wicks, John H.
H, 152 N. Y.
Wicks, J. R. B, 4 N. Y. C.
Wood, John T E, 121 N. Y.
Walker, Henry B
E, 121 N. Y.
Wood, Henry. E, 121 N. Y.
Walradt, William .G, 91 N. Y.
Yomans, Joseph .G, 1 N. Y. Eng.
IN MEMORIAM.
Ira Wright F, 121 N. Y.
Israel Parshall B, 2 N. Y. H. A.
James Bowmaker G, 152 N. Y.
Henry E. Palmer H, 121 N. Y,
Silas W. Pierce E, 121 N. Y.
Charles Compton E, 121 N. Y.
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