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The history of the Post would be incomplete did we fail to mention Mr. R. R. Guernsey, now doing business at Newark, N. J. Mr. Guernsey enlisted as a member of Company M, 3d N. Y. L. A., and served faithfully and conscientiously throughout, participating in numerous battles, campaigns, &c. He was a cool and intrepid fight- er, and most companiable gentleman. His dignity and scholarly attainments have made for him many friends. He is of a quiet and reserved disposition, though a genial companion, prompt in his dealing, and (although not set in his ways) has a strict regard for that which he thinks is right. He was a prominent and active member of the Post, and from his known experience and wisdom, im- portant matters coming before the Post receive the benefit of his counsel and advice.
John Lunn, now residing in Otsdawa, is numbered among the brave men, who in the hour of his country's greatest need, left friends and the pleasures of home to share the pain and privations of a soldier's life,-to battle for the right. He enlisted in Co. C., 2nd Minn. Cavalry, and did splendid service in the field, serving with un- daunted courage and devotion to duty. He is an active member of Shepherd Post 189, and a true friend and re- spected citizen.
James Craft, now residing in Oneonta, is an honored member of Shepherd Post. He enlisted in Co. A. 1st Penn. Light Artillery, serving with his battery, enduring its hardships and making many sacrifices, that his coun- try, which he loved so well, might live. Although not able to meet regularly with the comrades of the Shepherd Post, he still retains a lively interest in all that pertains to the welfare of the Post and the comrades connected therewith.
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Adelbert Hughston was born in the town of Otego, Dec. 29, 1842, educated at the common schools, and learned the coopers trade. He enlisted from New Lisbon, Aug. 1864, and was mustered into the U. S. service at Norwich. as a recruit for Co. C., 3rd N. Y. C. Going to the front at once, to City Point, he joined his regiment in Kautz' Div. 2nd Brigade, engaging in the battle at Prince George Court House, Sept. 28, and Johnson's Farm Oct 7th, '64. On the 7th of October, a large body of the enemy's infant- ry, under the command of Gen. Lee in person, made an attack on Kautz's division at "Johnson's Farm," on the Darbytown road, north of the James, and within 7 miles from Richmond. Col. Jacobs in his report said, "The en- gagement was the fiercest, most sanguinary and destruc- tive of all in which the cavalry had taken a prominent part during the year. The division was finally driven back at the point of the bayonet, the 3rd, under Colonel Jacobs, being the last regiment to leave the field. To show the desperate nature of the contest, it may be stated that of the 3rd, more than half, and of the staff of the 2nd Bri- gade, to which the 3rd was attached, all of the officers, (five in number) except Col. West, commanding, were either killed or wounded." He also participated in But- ler's cattle raid, when Longstreet stole 225 head of cattle from Butler. Oct. 10th, '64, was sent with some others to Brigade headquarters, Col. West, commanding. Was thrown from his horse and injured, and was sent to Point of Rocks hospital, remained two weeks, sent home on furlough ; rejoined his regiment at Reams Station, did picket duty on the North Carolina line until the evacua- tion of Richmond ; sent on raid to Edmiston, N. C., which resulted in the rebels becoming short of many horses, mules, chickens and a large amount of bacon, together with several barrels of apple jack. Returned to old quar- ters at Great Bridge, N. C. June 1, 1865, was ordered to
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report to Suffolk, where they were discharged June 7,'65. Returned to Otego and joined Shepherd Post as a charter member, serving three years as Commander, two years as Quartermaster and is now serving his fourth year as Ad- jutant. His administration as Commander resulted in a substantial benefit to the Post. He is now residing on Main street, Otego, N. Y.
OFFICERS OF SHEPHERD POST.
T. H. Briggs, .
Commander.
William Baldwin,
Senior Vice-Commander.
Darius Henderson,
Junior Vice-Commander.
A. E. Hughston,
Adjutant.
T. L Hunt.
Quartermaster.
Solomon Goodrich,
Surgeon.
Hiram Baldwin,
Chaplain.
Edgar Redington,
Officer of the Day.
S. S. Sheldon, Officer of the Guard.
PAST COMMANDERS.
T. H. Briggs,
A. H. Hunt, L. M. Stanton,
Wm. Baldwin, A. E. Hughston, S. S, Sheldon
LIST OF MEMBERS.
Allen, Franklin G, 152, N. Y.
Burrell, A P
B, 4 Mich.
Briggs, T. H.
K, 121, N. Y.
Baldwin, William H. K, 76, N. Y
Baldwin, Hiram A, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Borden, Eugene
.B, 51, N. Y.
Baldwin, H. J E, 7 N. Y H. A.
Craft, James A, 1st Pa. L. A.
Card, Olney H. Art.
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Coryell, Nathen, Col A. 89, N. Y.
Fowler, F. H. A, 15 Ill.
Goodrich Solomon. G, 152 N. Y.
Gurnsey. R. R. .M. 3 L. A.
Hughston, A. E .G, 3 N. Y. C.
Hunt, A. H.
K. 11 Wis. V.
Hunt, T. L
E, 129 Ill.
Henderson, D I, 144 N. Y.
Lamb, Henry B. 90 N. Y.
Lunn, John C, 2 Minn. Cav.
Rollins. Charles, B. 4 Mich.
Redington, E.
C. 114 N Y.
Reynolds, Jacob
A, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Stanton, L M D, 1st N. Y. Mtd R.
Sheldon, S. S.
K, 121 N. Y.
Utter, Geo. V.
A. 19 H. A.
Whitney. Walter
B. 90 N. Y.
Whitney, J. H.
K, 76 N. Y.
IN MEMORIAM.
Williams, John. K, 121 N. Y.
Whitney, William G, 152 N. Y.
Burnside, Adelbert E, 36 Ill. V.
GRAVES DECORATED BY SHEPIERE POST, No. 189.
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Crandall, Henry
Fowler, Adelbert
Goodrich. Hiram
McCall, Thomas J
Martin, Samuel
Williams, Monroe
Dart, Marshall
French, Abel
Greene, Solomon Miller, Gilbert
Shepherd, Chas A Williams, John
Whitney, William
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Foote, Harmon
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THE W. A. Musson Post was organized at Gilberts- ville, in the town of Butternuts, in June, 1881. Charter was received and mustered into the department of New York, June 30, '81, by Gen'l. James T. Bartlett, of Watrous Post, Binghamton, N. Y., assisted by Com- rades from that Post. J. G. Bloodgood was elected Com- mander. The Post was named in honor of a brave soldier and scholar, an honored and respected citizen, W. A. Musson, born in the town of Butternuts, three miles from Gilbertsville, attending the common schools, and com- pleting his education at the Gilbertsville academy. Taught school for a short time, then going on a farm. In Oct. 1861 he joined the army, enlisting as a member of the Band connected with the 51st Regt. The War depart. ment issuing an order doing away with the Bands con- nected with the Army, he was discharged. Returned to Gilbertsville, and in three weeks after he re-enlisted as a private in Co. G, 52nd N. Y. V. Was mustered into the U. S. service and commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, at Camp Schuyler, and detailed as Adjutant of the regiment, in the absence of Adjutant Quaff. Was soon after promot- ed to First Lieutenant, and assigned to the command of Co. C., and at the battle of Bloody Angle, was wounded. but refused to go to the hospital. Engaging in the battle
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of the Wilderness, he was again wounded in the thigh and sent to the Seminary Hospital, Germanstown. Was granted a furlough and reached his home at Gilbertsville, July 2, 1864. For distinguished service in the Wilder- ness, he was promoted to Captain, receiving his commis- sion while at his home, Aug. 19th, '64; rejoined his regi- ment, then in camp in front of Petersburg. He was in command of the regiment at Burgess Farm, the battle of Hatche's Run, Oct. 4, '64. Capt. Musson had ordered the regiment to lie down in the rear of the Wm. Burgess Man- sion, he pacing the ground to and fro as a target for the enemy. Friday morning, by a flank movement, he took a position supporting a battery which was dealing out shot and shell across the valley, doing havoc in the rebel ranks. Capt. Musson walked a few paces from the regi- ment, reclined upon a hill-side watching the execution of our shells. He called for an officer to accompany him, when a return shot struck him, killing him instantly. He was a young man, brave and efficient in duty, and a good commander. The following October his father, in com- pany with Lieut. Stebbins, sought his grave and procured his remains, which were taken to Gilbertsville, and in Nov. 1865, were buried in Brookside cemetery. He was of a genial disposition, a fine singer, a true friend and christian gentleman. "None knew him but to love him ; none named him but to praise."
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T. H. Musson was born January 26, 1845, at Gilberts- ville, N. Y .. where he was educated at the common schools, and enlisted Dec.( 1863, when only 17 years old, as a private in Co. E., 2nd N. Y. H. A. Was mustered into
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the service at Norwich, N. Y., the same month, ordered to Elmira, and from here to his regiment at Washing- ton, joining his company at Fort Bennett, where they had been assigned to duty. Remained here until the campaign of 1864. In May 1864, the regiment was ordered to take the field as Infantry. Was wounded at the battle of Coal Harbor June 4, 1864, the ball passing through his right side, and then through a comrade in the rear rank, the missle taking the same course, and wounding both men in the same place. The soldiers lay for some time, one on each side of the road, when they were separated. Nearly a quarter of a century had passed, when Musson received a call from the comrade who had fought in the same bat- tle, was wounded by the same ball, in exactly the same place. After he was picked up, was sent to Howard Hos- pital at Washington, and transferred to McClellan Hospi- tal, Philadelphia. Granted a furlough, he arrived at Gil- bertsville July 17, and returned to hospital the same day, and to the field soon after. Was again wounded at the battle of Reams Station. Sec. of War Stanton issued a special order, permitting a substitute to be furnished for Musson, and he was brought home and has since resided in Gilbertsville, where he has an estimable wife, the sister of Col. Rockwell, who was at the death beds of both Pres- ident Lincoln and Garfield. He is a charter member of Musson Post, has served as Commander for three years, and is at the present writing Surgeon of the Post.
Rufus B. Myrack was born at Winfield, Herkimer Co., N. Y., where he attended the common schools until eight years old; then going to the Gilbertsville Academy for two years, and completing his education at the Colgate Academy at Hamilton, N. Y. In 1860 he went to Iowa, and taught school. While here he enlisted, Aug. 17, 1861, as a private in Co. I., 2nd Iowa Cav .; was mustered into
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the U. S. service at Davenport, Iowa, and sent to Benton Barracks, St. Louis ; thence to Buds Point, to Fort Pillow and Harrison Landing. Tenn; then, after the battle of Shiloh to Corinth, after Price's evacuation : engaging in the battles of Farmington, Glendale, Boonville and Iuka, Miss .; at Corinth, Water Valley and Coffeeville in Oct., 1862. Went inio winter quarters at La Grange, Tenn. In the spring and summer of 1863, did patrol duty and skirmishing between Memphis and Corinth, on the Mem- phis and Charleston railroad, participating in the battle of Colliersville, Tenn. He was assigned to duty as Issuing Clerk, head-quarters of the Cavalry corps at Memphis. where he remained until Feb'y., 1864. Re-enlisted while here in the same company and regiment, and was granted a thirty day's furlough. At the expiration of same, he re- turned to his regiment at Davenport, Iowa ; was ordered to Memphis and to Colliersville, thence to Germantown and White Station. When the three year's men left the regiment, he started on a sixty day's trip to Nashville, engaging in battle at Shoal Creek and Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 15, 1865. Was detailed as Regimental clerk at Col- liersville, but remained with his regiment until the battle of Nashville. Rejoined regiment at Gravelly Springs, going from here to Harrisburg Landing, Tenn., thence to Iuka. Lee surrendering, he was sent to Decatur, Alaba- ma. Detailed as Brigade Quartermaster's clerk, and left at Decatur in charge of unserviceable Quartermaster stores. Discharged Oct. 4, 1865, at Davenport, Iowa. Going to Gilbertsville, Nov. 7, '65, he joined the Musson Post as a charter member, and elected Quartermaster, serving until he was elected Commander for the year 1883. He is now residing with his family,-a wife and daughter aged 15-at Gilbertsville, N. Y., one son, aged 23, residing in New York. He enlisted as a private, and was for bravery promoted to sergeant. Has served as
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Adjutant, Officer of the Day, and is at the present time Quartermaster-Sergeant.
Andrew J. Cowan was born in Scotland, in 1839, com- ing to America and locating at Albany, N. Y., in 1849; attended the common schools for nearly two years, then going to New York, went to school until 16 years old. Moved to Butternuts, Otsego Co., in 1855, and enlisted at Gilbertsville as a private in Co. K., 121st Reg. N. Y. V., Aug. 13th, 1862. Was wounded at the battle of Freder- icksburg, May 3rd, '63, and sent to Carver hospital at Washington, March 1st, 1863. Soon after was sent to Convalescent camp, was here examined and sent back to Washington to Camp Depot, and assigned to the 75th Co. 2nd Batallion, stationed at Washington. Remained there until mustered out by General Order of the War De- partment No. 116, July 1, 1865. Was charter member of Musson Post; served as Senior-Vice, Quartermaster, and elected Commander to succeed Comrade R. B. Myrick, and is at present Adjutant of the Post, enlisting as a pri- vate, but was promoted for bravery to Orderly Sergeant.
Lucius T. Bushnell was born in the town of Butternuts, Dec. 15, 1839, and educated at the Gilbertsville Academy. He enlisted Dec. 19, 1863, as a private in Co. E., 2nd N. Y. H. A., at Norwich, N. Y., going from here to Elmira, to Washington, to Arlington Heights, thence to Fort Ben- nett; sent to hospital at Washington, and discharged from here Sept. 8, '64. Granted a furlough. went home, returned to, and joined his regiment near Petersburg, Va. Was promoted to Corporal and 2nd Lieut., receiving his commission while in the hospital and unable to muster. Feb. 20th, he was assigned to Co. A. After the surrender of Lee, was on duty at Fort Whipple, and on the third
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day of September, received his commission as 1st Lieut- enant and assigned to Co. E., and in command of the com- pany. He was a good soldier, and did faithful service in seventeen engagements. Was mustered out at Fort Whip- ple, Sept. 29, '65, receiving his final discharge at Rickers Island, Oct. 9, '65. He joined Musson Post, served as Se- nior Vice, and elected Commander for 1890 and '91. He is now residing at Gilbertsville with his family, a wife and son 25 years old.
Lewis M. Bryant was born at Gilbertsville, N. Y., April 9, 1832, and was educated at the Gilbertsville Academy. He enlisted in Aug. 1861, as a private in Houghtailing's Light Art., at Ottawa, Ill., and re-enlisted on the 2nd day of Oct., '61, at Gilbertsville, N. Y., as a private in Co. E., 2nd N. Y. H. A. Was taken prisoner near Deep Bottom, June 2nd, and sent to Libby Prison, and after eight days transferred to Andersonville, and from there sent to Milan Prison, near Macon, Ga. Was paroled and went to An- napolis and exchanged at Savannah, Ga. He was engaged in the battle of the Wilderness, the seven day's fight be- fore Richmond, and was wounded in the knee at Cold Harbor, but refused to go to the hospital and remained in the field until the surrender of Lee at Appomattox. Was discharged in June, 1865, and returned to Gilbertsville, and to farming. Is a charter member of Musson Post. He is now residing near Gilbertsville, his family consist- ing of an estimable wife, four sons and a daughter.
Ferdinand Shaw was born on July 5, 1833, in the town of Butternuts, three miles east of Gilbertsville. His par- ents died during his tenth year; he was brought up by his uncle, Jared Comstock. He attended school and was fitted for college at the Gilbertsville Academy. entered Amherst College, and graduated with the class of '57, and
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accepted a position as assistant teacher in the Normal Academy, Chenango Co. He was afterwards tendered and accepted a more lucrative position as Principal of a boarding school at Ovid, Seneca Co., N. Y. While at Ovid the war of the rebellion broke out, and he was one of the first to respond to the President's call for troops, enlisting in April, 1861, as a private in the 12th Battery, N. Y. V. A short time after the arrival of the Battery at Washing- ton he was promoted to the rank of Quartermaster-Sergt. He participated with the 12th Battery in several severe engagements, and at Reams' Station took charge, and brought off from the field their only remaining gun, the rest being captured by the enemy. On the 10th day of Aug., '64, he was commissioned Quartermaster, with the rank of Lieutenant ; was mustered into the 98th N. Y. V., and was, with this regiment, the first troops to enter Rich- mond after its evacuation. He was for a time in charge of the old Libby Prison, which was used as a depot for Quartermaster and subsistence stores for the Union Army. For zeal, energy, and faithful discharge of duty he was promoted to Commissary of Subsistence, with the rank of Captain. His commission, signed by Abraham Lincoln, was dated Feb'y. 22nd, 1865. This, no doubt, was among the last he signed. as he was assassinated on the 14th of April following. He was attached to the staff of Brig. Gen. Ripley, commanding 1st Brig., 2nd Division 24th A. C. at Broad Rock, near Manchester, three miles from Richmond. Ordered to report to Gen. Devens, command- ing Department of Northeastern Va., headquarters at Fred- ericksburg, where he remained as a member of his staff until mustered out of service in 1866. On the 15th of May, '66, he received a commission assigning him the rank of Major by brevet, signed by Andrew Johnson, then Presi- dent. He was a model soldier, esteemed and respected by all who knew him. After his discharge he returned to
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Gilbertsville, and was married in the following year, en- gaging in the mercantile business. He has been elected to many positions of honor and responsibility, education- al, political and religious. Joined W. A. Musson Post as a charter member, and was Quartermaster until he died at his residence in Gilbertsville, March 10th, 1892. He was generous, confiding, and trusted in others, to the extent of his own purity of conscience. Was mourned by his companions in arms, and every citizen of the county admitted to the privacy of his friendship; by a brother and sister, a young wife and a son, George Ferdinand, aged 10 years, now residing at Gilbertsville, N. Y.
Charles A. Hurlburt was born at Gilbertsville, educated at the common school and the academy, and on leaving school, going on a farm. He enlisted in Aug. 1861, in Co. E., 2nd N. Y. H. A., and assisted in recruiting said com- pany. Was mustered into the service at Staten Island, and ordered to report at Washington. The regiment re- mained in the fortifications, doing garrison duty uutil the Spring of 1864. Engaged in the second battle of Bull Run, was taken prisoner and paroled on the field. Promoted to 2nd Lieut. in February '64, and for meritorious conduct on the field was promoted in June, 1864, to 1st Lieut. He engaged in all the battles of the campaign, until they fought at Reems' Station. Here the 12th N. Y. lay at the left of his regiment; the guns were disabled, and he was ordered by Gen. Howard to take command; he nobly stood by the guns until too late to escape, and was again taken prisoner. He was sent to Richmond, remained two months, was paroled, and soon after exchanged. After his discharge from service, he sold musical instruments. In 1875, went on a farm, afterwards accepting a position as commercial traveler. His health failing, he returned to Gilbertsville and died in 1890. He was a true friend, of a
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genial disposition, and his memory is cherished by all who knew him.
J. Z. Shartz was born in the town of Guilford, Chenan- go Co., June 15, 1841. He attended the district school, going on a farm, and enlisted Sept. 22, '63, at Norwich, and was mustered into the service at Hearts Island as a recruit for Co. B., 90th Regt., N. Y. V. Joined the regi- ment at Cedar Creek on Friday, and the following Tues- day engaged in the battle of Cedar Creek, and was wound- ed in the right ankle; sent to hospital at Baltimore, and transferred to Summitt House, Philadelphia ; discharged from the service June 7, '65. Is a charter member of Mus- son Post, has served as Quartermaster and Officer of the Day, and is at the present time Junior Vice Commander. He is now residing at Gilbertsville with his family, a wife and son aged 24.
Lloyd Shaw was born in the town of Butternuts, July 23, 1843, educated at the commnon schools and the acad- emy; he enlisted Aug. 12, 1862, in Co. H., 121st Reg. N. Y. V .; was sent to the hospital at Hagerstown in the fall of 1862, remaining but a few weeks. He served faithfully with his regiment and did splendid service in thirty-two hard fought battles in which they had engaged. It is with much pride that he refers to the service of his regiment at Crampton Pass; Antietam, South Mountain, Gainsville, Brandy Station, the Wilderness, Second Bull Run, Cedar Run, front of Petersburg and Coal Harbor. At the battle of the Wilderness he carried Capt. Butts from the field; Was mustered out of the service Aug. 8, 1865; returned to Gilbertsville and went on a farm. Joined Musson Post in 1882; served as Quartermaster three years, and Senior Vice one year. He is now residing in Gilbertsville, with his family, a wife and two sons, ages 23 and 14.
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William J. Smith was born in London, England, in 1829, coming to America in 1850. He attended evening school at Syracuse, N. Y., and learned the shoemaker trade, and located at Gilbertsville in the year 1860; he enlisted as a musician connected with the band of the 51st N. Y. V. Was discharged in 1862 and returned to Morris. In 1874 moved to Gilbertsville and joined Musson Post in 1882. Was elected collector for the town of Butternuts for 1891. He is now residing at Gilbertsville. Was en- gaged in the battles of Roanoke Island and Newbern, N. C.
John S. Kellogg was born at Gilbertsville in May, 1831. Educated at the academy ; enlisted and went to the front as leader of the band for the 51st. Reg., N. Y. V .; was discharged by special order of the War Department, and received an appointment after the surrender of Lee, in the Commissary department, where he remained until the war closed. Joined Musson Post in 1890. Served as Ser- geant-Major during 1891.
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