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Glassfield, L., E, 1st N. Y. Eng. Glassfield, S. W.,
E, 1st N. Y. Eng. Greene, D. D ,. G, 1st N. Y. Eng. Gurney, John J.,
D, 3d N. Y. C.
Grady, James H., C, 61 N Y.
Howard, Perry,
B. 4th N. Y.
Hynds, I. E
F. 21 N. Y. C.
Hull, H. B.,. D, 3d N. Y. C.
E, 1st N. Y. c. Iris, Truman,
Milo Kelly, W. H. Chamberlin, S. L. Kelly,
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Jones, J. J., I, 51 N. Y.
Kelly, Milo,
E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Kelly, S. L., E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Knapp, Mordica, D, 3d N. Y. C.
Kipp, Peter H., 1 U. S. S. S.
Kildee. James, D, 3d N. Y. C.
Lewis, Joe, D, 3d N. Y. C.
Martin, James, F, 1st R I.
Nellis, Norman,
I, 51 N. Y.
Olmstead. Derious.
D. 3d N. Y. C
Peaslee. Thomas,
E. 69 N Y.
Page, Thomas, I, 51 N Y.
Palmer, David A.,
E. 1st N Y. Eng.
Palmer, Henry,
.. F. 121 N. Y.
Pratt, David, G, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Rider. Silas, H, 152 N. Y.
Rider. John F.,
H, 3d N. Y. C
Smith, Joseph H. D, 19 U. S. Inf.
Smellen, John J., D, 3d N. Y. C.
Spencer, John N. D. 3d N. Y. C.
Talmadge, Adelbert E
D, 3d N. Y C.
Thompson, Augustus E., B, 3d N. Y C.
Tompkins, Austin,
.G, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Tompkins, Samuel,
G. 1st N. Y Eng
Tompkins, John, D. 2d N. Y. C.
VanZant, Joseph H
G, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Woodcock, Delos H F. 121 N. Y.
Woodcock. George, I, 51 N. Y.
E. 1st N. Y. Eng.
Webster, D. W., .
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IN MEMORIAM.
Brown. Harvey W., Major. D, 3d N. Y. C .:
Dykeman. John. G. 1st N. Y. Eng.
Howard, Albert, G. 1st N. Y Eng
Hubbard, John. G, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Kelly. Almond, I, 51 N Y
Martin, James, F. 1st R I.
Preston. Peter. D. 3d N. Y. C.
Post, John, .. I, 152 N. Y.
Sperry, R. E .. I, 51 N. Y.
Woodcock, Gilbert, .I, 51 N. Y.
GRAVES DECORATED BY BROWN POST. No. 15.
REVOLUTION, 1776.
Stephen Brown, Joel Martin.
WAR OF 1812.
Cass, Silas. Chase, Willard, Chase, Samuel,
Dunham, Jessie, Houghton, Daniel. Hallock, Daniel,
Spencer, William, Sperry, Peter, Tompkins, Neamiah.
WAR OF 1861-1865.
Brown, Ziba H .. died at Poolville, Va., D, 3d N. Y C.
Brown, George F., killed in battle, D, 3d N. Y. C. Banker, Wm. H., ... Killed at Ronoke Island, Feb. 8th, 1863. Banker, Jessie .... Killed at Fredericksburgh, Feb. 13th, 1863. Banker, F. . , killed at battle of Wildnerness, June 25, 1864. Bliven, W Sturart, E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Butts. Jacob, Unknown.
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Brownell. Charles, D. 3d N. Y. C.
Brown, Thadius C .. D, 3d N. Y. C.
Boardman, Edwin, . F, 121 N. Y.
Brown, Harvey W., Major D. 3d N. Y. C.
Brown, Hamilton, . D, 3d N. Y C.
Barnes, Elery D, 3d N. Y. C.
Crippen, Amos H., E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Cass, George L., D, 3d N, Y. C.
Chamberlin, John, D. 3d N. Y. C. Chamberlin, Myron, killed at South Mountain, ... I, 51 N. Y. Chase, Brazilla, Unknown.
Conover, C. C. B., D, 3d N. Y. C.
Chamberlin, Lorenzo,
.. I, 51 N. Y.
Cyphers, James,
D, 3d N. Y C.
Chamberlin, Henry. died in prison, I. 51 N Y.
Dolan, Lary,. I, 51 N. Y.
Fields, Randolph. 18 N. Y.
Fellows, Wm A. Unknown.
Green, D. H.,
D, 3d N. Y. c.
Grady, John O D. 3d N. Y. C.
Hubbard, John, E. 1st N Y. Eng.
Hanor, John, .G, 3d N. Y. C.
Hoose, Wilson,. Unknown.
Howard, A. M.,.
Unknown.
Houghton, Seward, killed in battle. 51 N. Y.
Hummell, Menzo, D, 3d N. Y. C.
Hoose, Reuben, F, 121 N. Y.
Kelly, S. B., M, 3d N. Y. L. A.
Kelly, Almond, F, 121 N. Y.
Keegan, Micheal, D, 3d N. Y. C.
Lewis, Nelson, died in Libby Prison,. D, 3d N. Y. C.
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Lamphier, Orson, I, 51 N. Y.
Logan, James E, shot in prison, Unknown. Manzer, Alfred H. Unknown.
Merrihew, Charles, Unknown.
Moore, George, killed in battle, 21 N. Y. C.
Post, John,. Unknown.
Peaslee, John, Unkown.
Prindle, Philo,
51 N. Y.
Peaslee, Horace B., killled in battle,
Unknown.
Sperry, R. E.,.
I, 51 N. Y.
Seward, Charles H., Unknown.
Smallen, Frank B., killed in battle,
D, 3d N. Y. C.
Tipple, Edgar,.
Unknown,
Townsand, Charles, D, 3d N. Y. C.
Tiel, David H.,. D, 3d N. Y. C.
Talmadge, John M., E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Thompson, John, E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Wright, Armstrong, E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Wilber, George L., .. D, 3d N. Y. C.
Warrener, Charles, killed in battle, .F, 121 N. Y.
Williams, E. O.
D, 3d N. Y. C.
Winchal, Philemon, Died in prison.
Wade, H. L.,. Died in hospital.
Wilber, Abram, D, 3d N. Y. C.
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Johnson Post, No. 25,
. WORCESTER, N. Y.
Regular meetings second und fourth Wednesday of each month at G A. R. Hall.
JTHE charter for this Post was received April 8, 1879, and organized and mustered into the department of New York April 22, 1879 by mustering officer L. Coe Young, of Binghamton, assisted by comrades from E. D. Farmer Post, Oneonta and Brown Post, of Schenevus.
The Post was named in honor of Capt. David I. John- son, of Co. I, 51 N. Y. V., one of the truest and bravest soldiers of the 51st regiment. He came to Worcester in Sept. 1861 to enlist a company and when the officers were to be commissioned, an endeavor was made (which near- ly succeeded) to commission as captain one who had in- fluence, but had taken no part in raising the company and had no interest in common in those who composed its members. This failed, however, when Dr. Wm. H. Leonard, a member of the company, had stated the facts in the case to Gen. Yates. A commission as captain was at once given David I. Johnson. He was one of the most active men of the regiment and it was a pleasure to asso- ciate with him as a soldier, always at his post and look- ing to the interest of his men. He served faithfully until the battle of Newbern March 14, 1862, while leading his men to battle, with sword in hand and a red sash tied around his body, he was shot by a sharp shooter and died the next day. His remains were sent to New York and
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buried in Greenwood, borne by sturdy hands and follow- ed by many friends, one more of God's heroes was carried to his grave, leaving the memory of his fidelity and great- ness as a heritage to his surviving comrades and friends.
Alfred Foland, elected to fill the unexpired term of P'. P. Bentley, was born at Cherry Valley, N. Y .. Aug. 8, 1844. and while completing his education at the academy at that place he enlisted as private in Co. H, 76 N. Y. V .. and was mustered into service at Cherry Valley Jan. 6. 1862, going from here to Albany and arriving at Washing- ton in March. He was as brave a soldier as ever should- ered a gun, serving with great courage and devotion to duty with his regiment on every bloody battle field from Rappahannock Station to the surrender of Lee at Appo- matox, engaging in twenty-six hard fought battles. Read the history of this famous regiment at South Mountain. Antietam, Fredericksburg aud the last desperate charge at Chancellorsville; read it at Gettysburg or in the Wilder- ness, Spotsylvania, Coal Harbor and Petersburg and you have the record of Comrade Foland. Always first with his regiment, enduring its hardships on the weary march and on the bloody battle field and entitled to its honors. Enlisting as private, promoted to Corporal, Sargeat and was discharged from this regiment as First Sargeant at Culpeper Jan. 6, 1864. He had in the meantime enlisted Jon. 1, 1864, as First Sargeant in Co. C, 147 N. Y. V., re- ceiving a slight wound at the battle of Hatche's Run. the urst battle in which he had participated with this regi- ment. June 1 was transferred to the 91st N. Y. V. Dis- charged near Washington Jan. 26, 1865, by reason of be- ing rendered supernumary by the consolidation of the 147th and 91st. Returned to Worcester and went on to a farm. In 1886 engaged in the marble business and in 1889 went into the feed, flour and grain business. Was char-
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ter member of Post and upon its organization was elected Quartermaster, serving three months, when he resigned and was elected Commander in 1879 to serve during the unexpired term of P. P. Bently, who had resigned. His administration was such as to receive the hearty approval of its members, and he was again elected Commander to serve during 1882.
Charles Childs, born at Worcester Nov. 13, 1843. At- tending the common schools and afterwards found en- ployment as a clerk. He enlisted Oct. 9, 1861, in Co. I, 51 Reg. N. Y. V. January 7, 1862, left Annapolis on board the troop ship Lancer with his regiment for Roan- oke Island, under Gen. A. E. Burnside. The transporta- tion furnished by the Government was inadequate for the number of troops in the expedition, necessitating the crowding of the men, the 51st being placed in the hold of the ship and for four weeks confined where fresh air was unknown, without cooked food, the rations being simply hard tack and coffee and water in kerosene barrels to drink. Here the germs of disease which undoubtedly terminated his life were laid. He left the ship to take part in the battle of Roanoke Island Feb. 14, 1862, where he helped to win for his regiment the soubrequet by which it was ever known-the fighting 51st. March 14 he was again on the bloody battle field at Newbern, where every third man or officer was either killed or wounded, his company losing Capt. Johnson and First Lieut. Allen and Sargeant Cyrus Powers, witn a score of brave men. With his regiment at Cedar Mountain, Kelly's Ford, White Sulpher Springs and up the Rapahannock, for three weeks almost constantly under fire, culminating in the second battle of Bull Run, in the retreat upon Washington, the march through Maryland to meet Gen. Lee at the battle . . of South Mountain, where he left the ambulance to join
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in the fight, and on the march to Antietam, unable to walk he rode in the ambulance, though sick, he refused to leave the regiment until Lee was driven back south of the Potomac. At the battle of Antietam he was again found in the front of his regiment, all day under fire, late in the afternoon crossing the stone bridge in that brilliant charge made by the second brigade and 9th army corps, for two long hours holding the ground, thus gained in the face of a large force of the enemy, without a single round of amunition in the cartridge boxes, before the amunition train could be got up. Here closed his splendid military record. Health entirely broken down he was sent to An- apolis hospital, Md., and from there discharged and brought home by his father, as it was believed at that. time he was to die. After a struggle of more than two years he so far recovered as to be able to engage to some extent in business persuits. He became an active mem- ber of Johnson Post and served as Commander during the year 1884 and at the time of his death was Adjutant. Lov- ed as a soldier by all his comrades, he will be sincerely mourned. Of all who enlisted in the defense of his coun- try none were more brave or patriotic. Comrades who survive, for one of our number, taps have sounded. Let us cherish while life shall last his memory, and pray that should our country again need defenders her loving sons may emulate his virtues.
Perrin Waterman, born at Decatur Aug. 20, 1836. Af- ter receiving a common school education went on a farnı and at the age of 16 years learned the painters trade. Enlisted as a private in Co. G, 121st Reg. N. Y. V., July 25, 1862. Engaged at the battle of Salem Church and under fire at Gettysburg. Soon after was detailed to the horse battery 2nd division U. S. Artilery to letter their wagons. Returned to regiment and detailed to division
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headquarters to letter tents and wagon trains. Joined regiment for the campaign of 1864. Was wounded at the battle of the Wilderness and sent to Fairfax Seminary hospital. Soon after granted a furlough for 30 days, re- turning to regiment in the Valley in July. Was here de- tailed to drive the ambulance, and carried Gen. Russell's body, who was killed at Winchester, to Harper's Ferry. Remained here until war closed, being discharged at Hall's Hill, Va., with the regiment. Returned to Deca- tur and finally to Worcester. Joined Johnson Post in 1869. Was elected Commander for 1885, at which time there was some talk of disbanding the Post but through his efforts the Post had regained its former standing. Living six miles from the place of meeting he was absent but once during his term of office.
Henry J. Goodrich, born at Worcester July 14, 1842. Educated at the district schools and located on a farm. Like many of the sons of Otsego, he left the plow to serve his country, enlisting as private in Co. I, 121st N. Y. V., and mustered into the service at Herkimer, N. Y., going to Washington and thence to Fort Lincoln, participating in the battle of South Mountain, and after battle of An- tietam picked up the wounded. Going to Fredericks- burg was sent to hospital at Berlin and from Berlin to Harper's Ferry and to Judiciary Square hospital at Wash- ington and discharged on account of general disability. Is charter member of Johnson Post and served as Officer of Day for two years and elected Commander to serve during the year 1889.
Served as Poor Master of the town of Worcester for two years.
Hiram Mereness, born in the town of Roseboom, Otsego Co., his parents moving when he was a lad to Seward, N. Y. Attended the district school, going to Norwich in
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1860, where he completed his education and enlisted Sept. 24, 1862 as a private in Co. I, 152nd N. Y. V., and mus- tered into the service at Herkimer Oct. 9. Ordered to Chain Bridge, defense of Washington, doing guard duty while Early was raiding Pennsylvania. Sent to New York to hospital in July, 1863, thence to Brandy Station and from here to convalescent camp at Cumberland, Va. In October joined regiment near Brandy Station. Dec. 1863, crossed the Rappahannock and engaged in the bat- tle at Miles Run, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Deep Bottom, Lookout Mountain, North Anna, before Petersburg and at Reams Station. He was a brave soldier and is entitled to the honors of his regi- ment. Discharged July 26, 1865 and returned to Worces- ter. Joined Johnson Post and elected Commander for 1890. In the spring of 1865 removed to Decatur, where he is now residing with his family-wife and son William aged 25 and an adopted daughter aged 19.
William H. Leonard, born at Roxbury, Delaware Co., in 1835. Attended common schools, completing his edu- cation at the academy. Commenced the study of medi- cine and in 1854 graduated as a physician and surgeon. Enlisted Sept. 28, 1861 and mustered Oct. 9, 1861, as 2nd Lieut. in Co. I, 51st N. Y. V., and detailed for duty as acting assistant surgeon, and March 28, 1862, was com- missioned assistant surgeon and in November of the same year was made surgeon of the regiment. There is not a brave man who served with the 51st Regiment that does not remember with as much gratitude and admiration the noble consecration to duty and its faithful performance by Dr. Wm. H. Leonard, the surgeon of the regiment, as he does, the most brilliant and dashing act of personal bravery. Returned to Worcester in I863. Is a charter member and for one term surgeon of Johhson Post, a
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Harrison Pettie, the present Commander of Post, was born at Westford, Otsego Co., April 29, 1841. Was edu- cated at the common schools at that place. Leaving school he worked at the carpenter's trade and enlisted Oct. 1, 1861, as a private in Co. K, 76th N. Y. V., and mustered in at Cherry Valley in October, going to the front at once, engaging in the battles of Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg. He was wounded at the battle of Chancellorsville and sent to Douglas hospital, Washing- ton and soon after sent to Central Park hospital. He never fully recovered from the effects of his injuries and was discharged for general disability Dec. 19, 1863. For two years after his discharge he was obliged to use crutches. Went west in December, 1864. In 1868 re- turned to Westford and removed to Worcester and joined Johnson Post in 1886. He was a good soldier and it was with regret that he was obliged to leave the service. He had six brothers in the army. One Rufus was killed at the battle of Roenoke and George killed at Gettysburg. He served as Senior Vice for several terms and was elect- ed Commander to serve during 1892. He is a painstaking officer, and, although just commencing upon his term, his administration is meeting with the approval of its members and through his energy it is safe to say the Ros- ter at the close of his term will show an encreased mem- bership. While west he held the offices of Justice of the Peace and Deputy Sheriff of Stotts Co., Minn. Is of a quiet and reserved disposition, a true friend and neigh- bor.
Seth M. Flint was born at Berne, Albany Co., N. Y., Oct. 7, 1846, and while attending school at that place (when only fifteen years old) he decided to join the army.
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Leaving school, friends and parents, walked to Albany, twenty miles, to enlist. He had given the matter much thought and contrary to the wishes and advice of friends (owing to his age) he decided to go. Fearing that there might be some objections to his going to the front on the part of his parents, he enlisted under the assumed name of Charles M. Seaver. The young hero was not mistaken for anxious friends had scanned the Recruiting Station closely, but in vain, for the enlistment of Seth M. Flint. Had it not been for this precaution, on his part, he would have been obliged to return with his parents. He enlist- ed July, 11, 1862, in Albany in the regular cavelry and after two month's drill at Carlisle, Pa., Barracks, was as- signed to Co. H, 5th U. S. Cav., and served about one year as private, participating with the regiment in eigh- teen battles. The winter of 1862 and 1863 was a severe one and being almost constantly on duty, in the field and on the picket lines, exposed to severe weather without shelter, he contracted rheumatism. June, 1863, was sent to Alexandria, Va., for treatment, and not fully recover- ing he was allowed his choice, a discharge from the ser- vice or appointment to Bugler. Choosing the latter he returned to the regiment in September. Was subsequent- ly assigned to Co. F, same regiment as Buglar, in which capacity he served until '64, when he was ordered to re- port to headquarters, Armies of the United States, as es- cort Bugler on Gen. Grant's staff from Culpeper, 1864, until the surrender of Gen. Lee at Appomattox April 9, 1865, and June 11 received his discharge from the service, having served three years. July, 1865, he entered the employ of Moore, Wilstach & Baldwin, publishers of the life of Abraham Lincoln, and in Feb'y, 1867, married Miss Kate M. Gifford, the accomplished daughter of Abraham Gifford, and engaged iu farming in Rensselaerville, N. Y. In the year '69 he embarked in the mercantile business in
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same town, continuing the business until 1879, when he associated with him a former clerk, Mr. C. E. Taylor, and removed to Worcester, and under the firm name of Flint & Taylor, engaged in the clothing and furnishing busi- ness. They have since added a manufacturing branch to the business, and their merchant tailoring, as well as ready made work, has a wide and favorable reputation in Otsego and adjoining counties. Joined Johnson Post, Department of N. Y. G. A. R. Chosen Senior Vice Com- mander, and elected Commander to serve during the years 1886 and '87. His administration was such as to enhance the reputation ofthe post in the department, and he was again elected Commander for 1891. The soldiers monu- ment fund society was organized during his administra- tion. He also served on the Department staff during Gen. J. I. Sayles' administration in 1887. Is a member of Oak Hill Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 425, Greene Co., N. Y., always taking a lively interest in all that pertains to the welfare of the village of Worcester, and the advancement of good citizenship and American loyalty. He now re-
sides with his estimable wife on Main St., Worcester, N. Y., one son, Abram G., residing in Fitchburg, Mass. The youngest son, Little Frankie, a bright lad of seven years, was laid away in the beautiful Maple Grove Cemetery, December 1884.
James Kniskern, born at Seward Valley, Schoharie Co., Aug. 23, 1840, and enlisted at Seward Sept. 1862. Mus- tered in at Albany, Oct. 9. Ordered to the front at An- tietam, participating in the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancllorsville, Snicker's Gap, twice through Bull Run and Gettysburg. After the battle of Gettysburg, sent to convey wounded soldiers to Camp hospital. Camp breaking up rejoined his regiment and sent to Mt. Pleas- ant hospital tn Aug. 1863, and in January, 1864, sent to Bedlow Island, New York, then to distribution camp,
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Alexandria, and soon after was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps at Langley to look after Mosby, remaining here until the surrender of Lee and the assassination of Lincoln, April 25. Discharged Jan. 5, 1865, at Washing- ton, returned to Seward and to farming. In 1871 located at Cherry Valley and joined the Upton Post. Moved to Worcester in 1890, and joined the Johnson Post by transfer card from Upton Post, and is now serving his second term as Officer of the Guard.
Judson Goodenough, born Sept. 2, 1838, at Jefferson, Schoharie Co., N. Y. After receiving a common school education went on a farm. In the fall of 1860 commenc- , ed to work at the carpenter's trade. Enlisted Sept. 3, 1864, as a recruit for Co. B, 91st N. Y. V. Joined his regiment at Fort Henry, Baltimore. Feb'y, 1865, order- ed to City Point, near Petersburg. Engaged in battle of South Side Rail Road, Five Forks and following Lee until he surrendered at Appomattox. After surrender of Lee marched to Richmond, thence to Farmville, where they received news of Lincoln's assassination. Going from Farmville to Arlington Heights and discharged June 10, 1865. Returned to Jefferson and removed to Worces- ter village in 1881 and in the spring of 1892 purchased a farm at Tuscan, one mile from the village of Worcester, where he has built a handsome residence, and is now re- siding with his family, consisting of wife and an accom- plished daughter aged 21, now teaching school in the town of Worcester, N. Y.
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