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During the pastorate of Rev. John Dennis- 1871-1874-the church edifice was thoroughly re- paired and remodeled, and the entire indebtedness, amounting in all, including repairs, to the sum of $4,000, was provided for and paid. The church has now a large membership, and is in a most flourishing condition.
The Lima Baptist Church, located on Main street, was organized August 26th, 1854, at the residence of J. H. Miller. The number of original members was fifteen, among whom were G. W. Glass, Eunice Glass, J. P. Briggs, M. J. Briggs, E. WV. Briggs, I. Briggs. The church edifice was built in 1855-56, and dedicated May 1, 1856. The cost of building, including the lot, was $10,000. The first pastor was Rev. B. R. Swick, whose pastorate lasted nearly seven years. He was suc- ceeded by Rev. J. T. Seeley, who remained nearly eight years. His successor was the Rev. S. S. Bidwell, who remained three years, and was fol- lowed by Rev. W. H. Shields, who also officiated three years. The present pastor, A. H. Emmons, commenced his labors September 4, 1875. The present membership is 139.
St. Rose's Church (Catholic.)-The first Catho- lic who settled in Lima was Thomas Martin, who came in the fall of 1834. Three years later came James Egan, and they were joined in 1839 by Michael Corneen and John Brennan. These four formed the nucleus of the present congre- gation of St. Rose's. These were sturdy specimens of the faith that dwells in the hearts of Irishmen.
For some years they were obliged to go to Roch- ester to hear mass, or to baptize the children that were born to them, walking there, and then patient- ly trudging home after the services. The first mass ever celebrated in Lima was in 1842, in the house of John Brennan. The priest was Father Murphy. The second mass was said by Father Tierney. After them Father French and Father Carroll came occasionally to celebrate mass, and to give encouragement to the Catholics here. The first attempt at a church was made by Father O'Connor. A portion of the present school house attests the small beginning of the present large and prosperous parish. Other priests here were :- Fathers Kenny, Quigley, Walsh, McGuire, O'Brien, and Gregg. The first church edifice was erected in 1849, when there were but eight or nine Catho- lic families in the town. The burial ground was bought in 1857. Michael Corneen was one of the first buried in this cemetery. The present fine church edifice was begun in 1870, on land given by Tone Yorks, for the nominal sum of $35. The present number of families in the parish is about 175, presided over by Rev. Father Edward Mc- Cartney.
NORTH BLOOMFIELD.
North Bloomfield is a small hamlet in the ex- treme north-eastern part of the town, bordering on the counties of Monroe and Ontario, a portion of the place lying in the latter county. It contains a grist-mill, (Lewis Johnson,) saw-mill, (James Still- man,) one church, and eighteen or twenty houses.
The Universalist church was organized March 12, 1825, under the title of " The First Univer- salist Society of Lima." Among the original members were : Ezra Davis, David Baxter, Daniel Buzzell, Eliphalet Huntington, John Case, Elias D. Wight, Daniel Day, Jr., Derick Knickerbocker, Seth Potter, Zebulon Townsend, Thomas Leland, Ezra Davis, Jr., John Seins, Benjamin Northrop, Benjamin Case, Jeremiah Townsend, Stewart Porter, Solomon Arthur. The earliest ministers here were Revs. John S. Thompson and Liscomb Knapp, who preached some time before the organ- ization of the Society. The first settled pastor was Rev. Henry Roberts,* who came in 1825 and remained one year. The erection of a church was begun in 1827, and was dedicated June 17, 1829. The dedicatory sermon was preached by Rev. Stephen R. Smith, of Clinton, Oneida county, N. Y.
* Died in 1848.
* Died Feb. 11, 1853, and Rev. R. L. Waite filled the vacancy until the close of the Conference year.
t Reappointed in 1857, but was transferred to the Kansas Conference before the close of the Conference year, the vacancy being supplied by Rev. Allen Steele until the end of the year.
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The present church edifice was erected in 1872 at a cost of $5,000. It was dedicated by Rev. Asa Saxe, of Rochester, N. Y., Nov. 13, 1872. The present membership is 87, presided over by Rev. W. W. Hand. The following, as correctly as can be ascertained, has been the succession of pastors in this church from its organization :-
Revs. Henry Roberts, from 1825 to 1826; Wil- liam I. Reese, from 1826 to 1830; Savillian Ful- ler,* from 1830 to 1831 ; William I. Reese,t from 1831 to 1834; William Andrews, in 1834; Elijah Smitht, in 1835; Jacob Chase, from 1836 to 1839 ; Thomas J. Smith,s' from 1840 to 1844; S. W. Remington, half the time for two years ; Mr. Spaulding, half the time for one year; Charles Herman Dutton, || from 1847 to 1849; Orrin Roberts ; O. F. Brayton, died in 1876; U. M. Fisk; G. W. Gage, from 1853 to 1855 ; James W. Bailey, from 1857 to 1862; J. R. Sage, 1864 and 1866; W. W. Dean ; Murray Bailey; W. B. Randolph; J. Arthur Dobson ; Lewis C. Browne, from 1871 to 1872 ; Hamilton Squires, from 1872 to 1878 ; W. W. Hand, from 1879 to 1881.
WAR RECORD .- At the breaking out of the Rebellion the town of Lima patriotically responded with money and volunteers, sending forth many brave men to contend for the perpetuity of the Union on the bloody battle-fields of the South.
In 1861 the following men enlisted, receiving little or no bounty :-
27th Regiment N. Y. Volunteers, Co. G .- Gar- diner William Agard enlisted May 21. Now living in Naples, N. Y.
Jonathan B. Atchinson enlisted May 21, as musician ; was afterward mustered in as private by Col. J. J. Bartlett. Now in town of Alabama, Genesee county, N. Y.
William Newton Baker enlisted May 5; re- enlisted in August of 1863, in First N. Y. Veteran Cavalry. Now in Trenton, N. J.
Robert Brabow was with his regiment all through its service, and was honorably discharged. Reënlisted in 15th N. Y. Engineers under the call in 1864. His whereabouts not known.
Alexander Boyd enlisted June 28; was dis- charged with his company, and has not been heard from since.
John R. Briggs enlisted May 1; was Second Lieutenant. Now in Naples, N. Y.
Elwood H. Brady, born in Ireland in 1841, enlisted in May; was Second Lieutenant. Now in West Bloomfield, N. Y.
Tyler J. Briggs enlisted in May; was Corporal. Now in Naples, N. Y.
Joseph B. Butler enlisted in June ; was dis- charged Nov. 8, 1861, on account of wounds re- ceived at Bull Run on July 21, 1861. In 1865-6, was living in East Bloomfield, N. Y.
Charles E. Bartlett enlisted December 17 ; discharged Feb. 4, 1863, on Surgeon's certificate for disability. In 1865 was in West Bloomfield, N. Y.
Charles W. Burr enlisted May 7; was dis- charged Sept. 11, 1862, for wounds received at Gaines' Mills, June 27, 1862. In 1865 was in Government employ at Norfolk, Va.
Edwin E. Bond, born in Farmersville, Cattar- augus county, N. Y., July 15, 1837 ; enlisted May 7 ; was discharged July 16, 1862, for wounds received at the battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861. Now living near North Bloomfield, N. Y.
George Henry Chappell, born in Avon in 1838 ; enlisted May 7. Served faithfully all through the time his regiment was in service, and was dis- charged with his company; returned to Avon and died there in 1866 or 1867.
William Halsey Clark, born in Morristown, N. J., August 18, 1841 ; enlisted September 21. Present location unknown.
John Alden Copeland enlisted May 7, 1861 ; promoted to Corporal September Ist, 1862.
Michael Cavanaugh enlisted May 7, 1861; promoted to Corporal February 18, 1863.
Jerome H. Burlison, Corporal, enlisted May 7, 1861 ; was killed at Gaines' Mills, Va., June 27, 1862.
William Henry Buxton enlisted July 8, 1861 ; was killed at Gaines' Mills June 27, 1862.
Frederick Bender, Corporal, enlisted May 7, 1861 ; was transferred to non-commissioned staff May 29, 1861. Present whereabouts unknown.
John Hudson Carter enlisted May 7, 1861 ; discharged for disability January 20, 1862. Died in 1867.
William Henry Coe enlisted May 7, 1861 ; was discharged on surgeon's certificate of disabili- ty November 22, 1862 ; again entered the army and was promoted to Assistant Surgeon. Now in Auburn, N. Y.
George Cook, Musician, enlisted May 7, 1862; was transferred to non-commissioned staff May 29, 1861.
· Died in 1840.
t Died in Buffalo, Sept. 6, 1834, during the cholera plague.
# Died in 1836.
§ Died in 1856.
Il Died in 1879.
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Benjamin Shepard Coffin, Corporal, enlisted May 7, 1861 ; promoted to non-commissioned staff as Q. M. Sergeant May ist, 1862. Now in Nunda, N. Y.
Thomas Challis enlisted August 31, 1862; deserted from camp near White Oak Church, Va., January 1, 1863 ; returned to England.
Rollin Page Dartt enlisted May 7, 1861; was wounded at the battle of Gaines' Mills, June 27, 1862, and on that account was discharged August 12, 1862. Now in Lima, N. Y.
Amenzo E. Davis enlisted July 5, 1861 ; was discharged July 31, 1861, on account of heart dis- ease. Now in Geneva, N. Y.
Hiram Davis enlisted July 8, 1861 ; was killed at battle of Bull Run, Virginia, July 21, 1861, and was buried on the field.
James A. Dunn enlisted December 17, 1861 ; died in hospital at Hagarstown, Md., December 29, 1 862, and was buried in hospital cemetery.
John N. Dunn enlisted December 17, 1861; died in hospital at Craney Island, August 27, 1862, and was buried in hospital burying ground.
Andrew Jackson Darron enlisted May 7, 1861 ; died of epilepsy in Brigade hospital, near Alexan- dria, Va., December 20, 1861 ; lies buried in hos- pital cemetery.
John Dutcher enlisted May 7, 1861 ; deserted near Sharpsburgh, Md., September 17, 1862.
Charles Dutcher enlisted May 7, 1861, and de- serted at same time and place.
Seymour Emmons enlisted September 1, 1861 ; was taken prisoner at Savage Station ; dropped in accordance with General Order No. 162; was af- terward sick for some time in hospital. Now in Naples, N. Y.
Robert S. Frazee enlisted May 7, 1861. Now in Washington, D. C.
Charles W. Frazee enlisted May 7, 1861. Now in Washington, D. C.
Benson Simon Fleming enlisted August 29, 1862. George Fladding enlisted August 29, 1862 ; whereabouts not known.
William George enlisted May 21, 1861 ; died of epilepsy in Brigade hospital, near Alexandria, Va., December 20, 1861.
Henry M. Gould enlisted May 21, 1861 ; killed at battle of Gaines' Mills, Va., June 27, 1862, and was buried on the field.
H. Seymour Hall enlisted May 21, 1861 ; mus- tered as Second Lieutenant ; was promoted to Captain April 24, 1862; lost right arm before Petersburgh ; was afterward Lieutenant-Colonel of colored regiment.
Arthur Hanson Hunt enlisted May 21, 1861 ; was discharged June 4, 1862, on surgeon's certifi- cate of disability.
Mills Davis Hamilton enlisted May 21, 1861 ; was discharged on account of disability February II, 1862.
William Hall enlisted May 21, 1861 ; was dis- charged for disability, by order of General Wads- worth, May 11, 1862.
Oscar Headley enlisted December Ist, 1862; died of typhoid fever in Mansion House hospital, Alexandria, Va., April 15: 1862, and was buried in hospital grounds.
William Frederick Lindsley, born in Lima April 14, 1840, enlisted May 7, 1861 ; died of typhoid fever in camp at Harrison's Landing, Va., August 2, 1862 ; lies buried in Lima, N. Y.
Henry Markham enlisted May 7, 1861; was Orderly to General Bartlett. Now in Lima, N. Y.
William Marra enlisted May 7, 1861 ; served with the regiment during its term of service, and was discharged with his company ; reënlisted in 1863 in First Veteran Cavalry, and served until the close of the war. Now in New York city.
William Mileham enlisted May 7, 1861 ; was wounded in leg at first battle of Bull Run; was taken prisoner and afterward exchanged ; returned to his regiment, served the remainder of his term, and was discharged with the company.
Alexander Miles enlisted May 7, 1861; was killed at battle of Gaines' Mills, June 27, 1862.
Stephen Peak enlisted May 7, 1861 ; was de- tailed as butcher for the company, and was dis- charged at the expiration of his term of service ; supposed to be dead.
James Perkins, Captain, enlisted May 2, 1861 ; was at first battle of Bull Run; resigned Novem- ber 7, 1861. in consequence of failing health ; died October 29, 1879.
Joseph Herbert Perkins, Sergeant, enlisted Sep- tember 21, 1861. Now in Michigan.
Seymour Pierce enlisted May 7, 1861 ; was en- rolled as First Sergeant at that date, and was pro- moted to First Lieutenant November 7, 1861 ; transferred by promotion to Co. K, as Captain, June 9, 1862 ; was on detached service in signal corps, from November 7, 1861. Now in Honeoye Falls, N. Y.
Van Rensselaer Pratt enlisted May 7, 1861 ; was promoted to Corporal, December 1, 1861 ; pro- moted to Sergeant November 1, 1862 ; reënlisted July 27, 1863 in First N. Y. Veteran Cavalry ; was wounded at the battle of Winchester, July 24, 186.4,
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and returned to his regiment in one month. Now in Lima, N. Y.
John M. Roberts enlisted May 7, 1861 ; died at Point Lookout, Md., October 13, 1862, and was buried there.
Eugene Peppel enlisted May 7, 1861 ; was killed at the battle of Gaines' Mills, June 27, 1862, and was buried on the field.
Silas Atwell Sylvester enlisted May 7, 1861 ; was promoted to Corporal November 7, 1861 ; pro- moted to Sergeant February 18, 1863 ; reënlisted April Ist, 1864, in First N. Y. Veteran Cavalry ; was killed in a skirmish at Martinsburgh, Va., and was buried in a grove near the town.
Francis M. Stone enlisted May 7, 1861 ; served two years in this regiment, and reënlisted March 26, 1863; was in First New York Veteran Cav- alry. Now in Chicago.
Henry Horace Stone enlisted May 7, 1861 ; reënlisted July 27, 1863, in First New York Vet- eran Cavalry ; was taken prisoner July 2, 1864, at Berryville, W. Va., and was exchanged April 6, 1865. Now in Conesus, N. Y.
John Barnard Smith enlisted September 8, 1862 ; was transferred to the 121st New Vork Infantry, Company E, May 12, 1863, and was detailed as clerk in the quartermaster's department. Now in Maine.
James E. Sewell enlisted May 7, 1861 ; was dis- charged October 29, 1862, on account of wounds received at the battle of Gaines' Mill, June 27, 1862.
Theodore Stone enlisted May 7, 1861; was discharged December 2, 1862, on surgeon's cer- tificate of disability.
Henry Grout Wells enlisted May 7, 1861 ; reën- listed August 10, 1864, in First New York Veteran Cavalry.
Nicholas R. Wood enlisted December 14, 1861 ; died in regiment hospital near Alexandria, Va., February 18, 1862.
Frederick Thurber Wright enlisted September 21, 1861 ; died in brigade hospital, near Alexan- dria, Va., December 27, 1861, and brought to Lima for burial.
Charles Franklin Wells enlisted April 23, 1861 ; was promoted to Corporal November 1, 1862.
Myron Cassina Watkins enlisted May 7, 1861; was enrolled as Corporal and promoted to Ser- geant April 24, 1862. Now in Avon, N. Y.
Philo B. Woodward enlisted August 31, 1862 ; whereabouts not known.
Perry Gardner, Charles A. Grover, Ovid G.
Harrington, Henry Hibbard and Artemas Jenkins enlisted May 21, 1861 ; present whereabouts un- known.
Frank Young enlisted August 31, 1862 ; present location not known.
Enlistments at Other Times and in Other Regi- ments .- John Henry Buxton, 136th Infantry, en- listed September 8, 1862. Is still living in Lima, but is blind from the effects of the war; receives a government pension of $900 per year.
Harvey Johnson Benson, 8th Heavy Artillery ; was killed at the battle of Cold Harbor June 3, 1864, and was buried on the field.
Martin Guinan, Second D. C. Infantry ; died in hospital from wounds received in the campaign of 1864.
Samuel G. Hamilton, 108th Infantry, born in Lima October 17, 1841 ; was wounded in hand at battle of Antietam, and was afterward discharged. Died since the war.
Galen Sheldon Hicks enlisted in Company M, 8th Heavy Artillery, January 4, 1864 ; was pro- moted to Corporal June 10, 1864, and to Sergeant November 25, 1864; was one of the five who res- cued the body of Col. Peter A. Porter from under the guns of the enemy at Cold Harbor, for which act he received a gold medal from Col. Porter's family.
George Washington Tabor, First New York Dragoons ; promoted to Corporal April 17, 1863; was at the siege of Suffolk and in the battles of Chancellorsville and Spottsylvania.
William Hooker Day, born in Lima, January 17, 1845, enlisted January 19, 1864, in Company M, 8th Heavy Artillery ; was severely wounded in the battle of Cold Harbor, June 3, 1864, and was dis- charged from the service November 29, 1864. Now in Lima.
Henry Francis Clark, Company K, 15th Engi- neers, enlisted September 5, 1864 ; served faith- fully with his regiment until close of the war, and was discharged with the company. Now in Lima.
Nathaniel Joel Clark, Company E, 13th Infantry, enlisted July 31, 1862 ; served in the "Okdl 13th" until the expiration of its term of service, and was then transferred to the 140th New York Zouaves. Now in Michigan.
William Parker Wiggins, born in Lima, Novem- ber 4, 1842 ; enlisted August 12, 1862, in Com- pany G, First New York Dragoons ; died of typhoid fever in hospital at City Point, Va., August 30, 1864, and his body was brought home and buried in North Bloomfield.
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Daniel Henry Weller, Company M, Sth Heavy Artillery, enlisted January 1, 1864 ; was killed at the battle of Cold Harbor, June 3, 1864, and was subsequently buried on the battle-field. His widow and daughter reside in Lima.
Phillip Jarvis Stevens, born in Lima, June 20, 1829, enlisted in August, 1863, in Company C, 145th Infantry ; was killed on skirmish line in front of Petersburgh, Va., June 20, 1864.
Charles Henry Johnson enlisted August 3, 1863, in Co. D, 14th Heavy Artilery ; was Quarter- master's Sergeant. Is now in the regular service.
Daniel William Shay, enlisted September 7, 1864, in Co. C, First New York Veteran Cavalry ; served as blacksmith to the regiment while in the service. Died in 1867.
Michael O'Niel, Co. K, Second N. Y. Cavalry, enlisted September 4, 1864. Present Location not known.
Lawrence Warren Pender, Co. G, First N. V. Dragoons, enlisted in August, 1862 ; was wounded in the leg at battle of Trevilian Station, Va., June 11, 1863. Now in Lima.
Jefferson Griffin Wiggins, Co. D, 108th Infantry, enlisted July 28, 1862 ; was severely wounded in the battle of Chancellorsville, and in consequence of his wounds was discharged January 15, 1864. Now in Auburn, N. Y.
Harry Day Holmes, Co. K, 148th Infantry, en- listed in August, 1862 ; was severely wounded in arm at the battle of Cold Harbor, June 3, 1864, and was discharged by general order. Now in Honeoye Falls, N. Y.
Lucius Benjamin Holmes enlisted August 31, 1862, in Co. K, 148th Infantry ; served until the close of the war. Now in Lima.
Theodore Lorenzo Holmes enlisted September 3, 1864, in Co. B, First N. Y. Dragoons. Now in the west.
John Lockington enlisted August 16, 1863, in Co. L, First N. Y. Veteran Cavalry. Now in Lima.
Samuel Tracy Smedley, Corporal Co. C, First N. Y. Sharp-shooters, enlisted September 16, 1862. Present location not known.
Samuel Mitchell, Co. 1, 15th Engineers, enlisted September 3, 1864. Now in Lima.
John Emberry Copeland, Co. C, 108th Infantry, enlisted in June, 1862 ; was badly wounded at battle of Chancellorsville ; was afterward dis- charged in consequence; reënlisted in the Veteran Reserve Corps ; came home on furlough and died of typhoid fever, September 16, 1864.
Michael O'Daly, Co. E, First Veteran Cavalry, enlisted July 31, 1863. Died about 1875.
Martin Pierce, Lieutenant, enlisted in August, 1862, in 126th Infantry; was wounded at the battle of Bristoe Station, Va., in October, 1863. Now in Corry, Pa.
Francis Marion Pierce, Sergeant, 188th In- fantry ; enlisted in September, 1864. Served until the close of the war as Quartermaster-Ser- geant. Now in Honeoye Falls, N. Y.
George Ransom Hutchinson enlisted Nov. 4, 1864, in Co. M, 8th Heavy Artillery. Was wounded at the battle of Spottsylvania C. H., Va., May 20, 1864; transferred to 2d Battalion Invalid Corps, Feb. 22, 1865.
Marcus H. Warner enlisted Aug. 11, 1862, in Co. G, 130th Infantry. Was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, Ang. 3, 1863.
Arthur Barnes Warner enlisted July 19, 1862, in Co. G, 130th Infantry. Died of typhoid fever in camp at Suffolk, Va., Nov. 22, 1862. Remains sent home for burial.
William Ayling, Co. E, 136th Infantry ; en- listed Sept. 3, 1862. Now in Lima.
Thomas Martin enlisted in September, 1864. Now in Lima.
Israel Parsons Marvin enlisted Jan. 5, 1864, in Co. M, 8th Heavy Artillery. Now in Lima.
James Polk Short, Co. M, 8th Heavy Artillery; enlisted Jan. 4, 1864. Was severely wounded in the hand at the battle of Deep Bottom, Aug. 14, 1864. Now in Kansas.
Frederick Parker, Corporal, Co. A, 108th In- fantry, enlisted July 16, 1862, was taken prisoner at one of the battles of the Wilderness, and was starved to death at Andersonville prison.
Thomas Paine Wright ; born in Lima, October 2, 1838; enlisted July 31, 1863, in Co. H, 147th Infantry. Was wounded and taken prisoner at the battle of the Wilderness, May 5, 1864; died in the hospital at Florence, S. C., Sept. 23, 1864, and was buried in that place.
Charles Willard Rice, Co. G, First New York Dragoons, enlisted August 13, 1862. Present location not known.
James William Fowler, 26th Battery, enlisted December 18, 1863. Present location unknown.
James Quigley, Co. L., 15th Engineers, enlisted September 3, 1864. Now in Rochester, N. Y.
Edwin Warner went out with the 130th In- fantry in September, 1862 ; was transferred to the First N. Y. Dragoons in September, 1863. Now in Lima.
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Edward Logan Bonner ; born in Sparta, N. Y., October 28, 1840. Enlisted August 12, 1862, in Co. G, First N. Y. Dragoons. Was killed at the battle of Trevilian Station, Va., June 12, 1864, and his body was buried about two miles from the fiekl.
William Henry Harrison Pratt, Sergeant, Co. E, First Veteran Cavalry ; enlisted March 26, 1863. Was in the Shenandoah Valley campaign during his term of service. Dead, date not known.
Benjamin Ollerenshaw Beale; born in Man- chester, England, September 16, 1842. Enlisted January 4, 1864, in Co. M, 8th Heavy Artillery. Killed at the battle of Cold Harbor, Va., June 3, 1864, and was buried on the field.
William Augustus Ferris enlisted July 19, 1862, in Co. G, First N. Y. Dragoons. Now living in Lima.
Thomas Theodore Beadle, Co. B, First N. Y. Dragoons, enlisted September 13, 1864. Now in Lima.
Francis Dighton Kent enlisted July 19, 1861. Was promoted to Captain in Co. F, Second Colored Cavalry, in December, 1863, being the first man in the United States to enlist a full colored company for the war. Present location not known.
Lloyd Starkey Crandall, Co. K, First N. Y. Dragoons, enlisted Sept. 3, 1864. Now in Lima.
John Todd McMahon, Sergeant, Co. E, 136th Infantry, enlisted August 11, 1862. Present loca- tion unknown.
William H. McMahon, Co. K, 27th Infantry, enlisted April 7, 1861. Was promoted to Second Lieutenant Sept. 11, 1862. In 1865 was in the Custom-house in New York.
David B. Page enlisted September 5, 1864, in Co. K, 15th Engineers. Present location unknown.
William Whisker, Co. K, 15th Engineers, en- listed September 5, 1864. Died of typhoid fever in the hospital at City Point, Va., Nov. 7, 1864.
George Hosmer Bennett, Surgeon, enlisted Oct. 1, 1862, in 70th Infantry. Was at the battle of Fredericksburg, December 13th and 14th; was discharged March 4, 1863. Now in Lima.
John Leslie Chapman enlisted in August, 1862, in Co. E, 136th Infantry. Died of typhoid fever at Fairfax Court House, Va., Dec. 14, 1862, and remains buried there.
John Welda, Co. G, 130th Infantry, enlisted July 29, 1862 ; was transferred to First New York Dragoons, August 14, 1863 ; dead, date unknown.
Henry Chase, 91st Infantry, enlisted August 8, 1862; was transferred to this regiment in July, 1865. Now in Avon, N. Y.
Bishop Hamlin True, Lieutenant, enlisted Aug. 11, 1862, in Co. E, 136th Infantry. Promoted to Sergeant, Sept. 20, 1862 ; promoted to Lieutenant March Ist, 1863 ; dead, date not known.
Jacob Stull Galentine, enlisted August 22, 1862, in 136th Infantry. Was Quartermaster of the regiment. Now living in Lima.
Thomas Mooney, Co. C, 136th Infantry, en- listed Aug. 11, 1862. Now in Lima.
Marvin Peck, Co. B, First N. Y. Dragoons, enlisted March 16, 1865. Now in Lima.
Jerome Brown enlisted in 1862 in Company C, New York State Sharp-shooters ; was mortally wounded at the battle of the Wilderness May 5, 1864, and died May 25, and was buried in Locust Grove, some three miles from the field.
James Lavery, Company E, 136th Infantry enlisted in July, 1862; was wounded at Gettysburg, losing the sight of his right eye; was transferred to Invalid Corps March 18, 1863 ; died about 1874.
Ledian Brown, 26th Battery, enlisted December 18, 1863 ; died at Mellican's Bend, on the Mississippi river, August 15, 1864 ; remains buried there.
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