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In the winter of 1816-17, the church enjoyed the first general revival of religion. A remarkable feature was the number of heads of families that were converted, the number being estimated by Enos S. Halbert at as many as fifty. As one result of the revival, over sixty persons were added to the little church, of whom, as far as I can ascertain, only two survive in this place,-Enos S. Halbert and Jared Comstock. As another result, the society raised the salary in 1817 to $300, one-half to be paid in money, the rest in grain. The prosperity continuing, in 1818 the Sunday-school was or- ganized. In the same year the society, in addition to con- tinuing the salary at the advanced figure, felt rich enough to have the meeting-house cleaned for $1.874 ; and voted also that it be swept once in two months by Joseph Chapin, Jr., for which he was to receive two dollars for the ensuing year.
At this time the church was united, happy, and prosper- ous ; but, alas! a storm was coming that was to widely seat- ter many sheep of the fold, and to threaten to sweep the fair work of years out of existence. About this time a school was organized, called an academy, which was held in the red school-house till that was burned, when a stone house was built for it, now occupied as a marble-shop. It was a flourishing school, taught by Levi Collins, and turned
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out many men who subsequently became ministers of the gospel, among them the two Patengills, the two Foots, Adams, Scott, Stoddard, and the celebrated Baptist evan- gelist, Jacob Knapp.
On July 4, 1820, this academy held an exhibition in the church, consisting in part of dramatie representations, some of the performers being dressed in costume. This exhibi- tion, and the fact that some of the members of the church attended it, gave great offense to many, and particularly to Mr. Garvin, who declared he would never preach in the church again,-a promise he faithfully kept. " Why, breth- ren," said he, " if I should preach there again those walls would all be hung with images !" The church members who attended the exhibition afterwards made confession, and both the Union association, with which the church was connected, and the Northern Associated presbytery, of which Mr. Garvin was a member (both of which bodies were convened to consider the case), voted that the eon- fession was as full as the gospel requires, and the church also voted satisfaction. But Mr. Garvin declared that no acknowledgment would ever satisfy him, and he persisted in his request to be dismissed from the church. The result was the pastoral relation which had existed so long and so happily was dissolved by the Northern Associated pres- bytery, and Mr. Garvin withdrew from the church, taking a large number of the members, probably over one-half, with him. It is proper to state, however, that there were other and more private grievances which influenced those members in their final decision to separate from their breth- ren who remained. They first united with the church at Otego, and subsequently had an organization here, Mr. Gar- vin still preaching for them. Then ensued times of great wrath and bitterness on both sides, varied by many, yet un- successful, attempts at reconciliation. Finally, after three years, the council, by advice of the Otsego presbytery, commenced a process of discipline with the withdrawn members on the charge of breach of covenant. It was continued for over two years, during which time forty-four were excommunicated, some of whom again returned to the fellowship of the church ; others joined sister churches, and still others united with the Episcopal church of this place, which was organized about eight years afterwards. In 1825, Mr. Garvin was suspended from the ministry by the North- ern Associated presbytery for promoting schism, and he finally entered the ministry of the Episcopal church.
I have thus barely touched upon a trouble that sorely distracted and divided the church for many dismal years. I have done so, not to tear open a grievous wound long ago healed, but simply for the purposes of history. It is easy to see, after the lapse of over half a century, that neither side eould lay claim to exemption from all blame, and it has never ceased to be a matter of devout gratitude to Ahnighty God that the spirit of Christian toleration and reconciliation finally prevailed. and the church was permitted to resume her ever-afterwards united and prosperous career.
Soon after the dismission of Mr. Garvin the polity of the church, which hitherto had been purely Congregational, was modified, taking on some of the forms of Presbyterianism. In 1821 a committe of nine was chosen for twelve months, under the name of a " ruling committee." In 1822 the
church voted, whilst retaining the old name, to " govern themselves for three years by a committee who may be styled ruling elders, which committee shall consist of six brethren."
The duties of this committee were essentially the sane as those of ruling elders in the Presbyterian church, with two exceptions : persons were admitted to membership by a vote of the church, and any person who deelared himself a Congregationalist, in ease of discipline, might be tried by the church instead of the session. In the same year the church, which in 1811 had transferred its ecclesiastical re- lationship from the Susquehanna to the Union association. again transferred itself, uniting with the presbytery of Otsego, one what was known as the accommodation plan. From this time, for many years, the committee were called the session, and by vote of the church transacted their business according to the Presbyterian directory, with the two exceptions just noted.
After Mr. Garvin's dismission, the church was without a settled pastor for more than two years until January 30. 1823, when Rev. Horace P. Bogue was installed, and re- mained until January 10, 1830, when he was succeeded by Rev. George Spaulding. Mr. Spaulding remained until 1832, and was followed by Rev. Chauncey E. Goodrich. who continued in the pastoral office until 1834, when he resigned to become the chaplain of the insane asylum at Utiea. The Rev. Calvin Waterbury was the next pastor, and remained until 1840. It was during his pastorate that the present academy building was erected, and not the least of his many good works here was the very prominent part which he took in that important enterprise. Mr. Waterbury was followed by Rev. Jefferson Wynkoop. who remained until 1846. The next was Rev. T. T. Bradford. from 1846 to 1849. During the summer of 1850 the pulpit was supplied with much acceptance by the Rev. Ed- ward Cope, of Gilbertsville.
In November of 1850 eommeneed the ever-memorable ministrations of Rev. Wm. T. Doubleday, which were con- tinued for ten years, and were then only terminated by his increasing ill health. In 1853 the organ was purchased. and placed in its present position, by the generosity of a few friends. The same year the house was remodeled within, and made much more comfortable and attractive. In 1855 the society purchased the present parsonage .- one of the most commodious and attractive places of residence in the village. The first parsonage still remains, being the little brown house just above the residence of Mr. Heslop. The second parsonage was the house in which Lewis Bry- ant, Esq., now resides.
The pastorate of Mr. Doubleday was an important era in the history of the church. He succeeded in bringing hun- dreds within the fold of Christ, and is remembered with feel- ings of reverence by the church people and the inhabitants generally, by whom he was universally esteemed.
In the autumn of 1860, the Rev. Samuel J. White & m- menced his very able ministrations among the people, ami continued them for a period of eight years. Dr. White was succeeded by Rev. C. M. Livingston, who came in 1868, and remained until the autumn of 1870.
In September, 1871, the present efficient pastor, Rev. .
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S. H. Moon, assumed control of the church. In 1872 the church was changed to the " First Presbyterian church of Gilbertsville," and the following chosen as elders, viz., Isaac Blore, Enos S. Halbert, Daniel S. Musson, Rufus Eggleston, Henry N. Coe, and Thos. K. Cope. These were afterwards duly ordained to the office of ruling elders, and continue to serve as such, being re-elected as often as their term expires. The church is now in a prosperous condition, its membership numbering 240 souls.
THE BAPTIST CHURCH OF BUTTERNUTS,
located at Gilbertsville, was organized Oct. 15, 1806, at a school-house on Gregory Hill, in the town of Butternuts, by a council consisting of delegates from the following churches : Third church, Burlington, Elder Joseph Phelps ; First church, Norwich, Elders Simeou Camp and Benj. Pearce ; First church, Butternuts, Elders Zacheus Tobey, Zora Tobey, Nathan Johnson, Win. Hitchcock; Second church, Butternuts, Elder Ashbel Holcomb and Brethren Benjamin Tanner, Jason Lee, John Hatch, James Saxton ; Oxford church, Elder Orange Spencer, Deacons Philemon Lee and Eliab Ford ; Franklin church, Abijah Seely, Dan- iel Buckley, Elisha Lathrop. The first officers were as fol- lows : Walter L. Patchen, deacon ; Joseph Beckwith, clerk ; Moderator, Elder Simeon Camp; Clerk, Joseph Phelps. Elder Holcomb and others supplied the church uutil Elder Samuel Wakefield settled in the town and became first pas- tor of said church in the year 1809.
. The first members were Geo. Patchen, James Myrick, Nathan Gregory, Walter Patchen, Isaac Adams, Silas Nash,"" Joseph Beckwith, Anna Morchouse, Esther Myrick, Polly Bedient, Mary Bedient, Elizabeth Patchen, Dimmis Adams.
The first church building was erected in 1832, at a cost of $1500. Size, 40 by 60 feet. Professor Sears, of Ham- ilton theological seminary, preached the dedicatory sermou.
The following have served this church as pastors from the organization to the present time, embracing a period of seventy-one years: Elder Samuel Wakefield, sixteen years ; Elder Joseph Wright, three years ; Elder David Crane, one year ; supplies from Hamilton theologieal seminary, two years ; Elder Wm. T. Boyington, six years ; Elder Charles Fox, one year; Geo. C. Walker (ordained here), one year ; Elder Truman A. Judd, six years ; Elder J. N. Adams, eight ycars ; Elder F. O. A. Spinning, six years ; Elder Jesse Evans, five years; Elder Charles Ayre, two years ; Elder D. B. Jutton, about two years; Elder S. C. Moore, two years ; Elder E. Hobroyd, two years.
The present pastor is Rev. F. P. Sutherland, who has officiated for this church about two years.
The church edifice mentioned above was enlarged aud improved in 1866. The exterior was beautified by the erection of a new steeple, while the interior was improved by the addition of a new desk and new furniture. The seats were cushioned, aisles carpeted, a bell hung in the tower, the whole at a cost of 85000, which sum was paid at the dedication of the church. The sennon was preached by Elder Evans, a former pastor.
Previously to these repairs, a lecture-room was built in connection with the house. In the month of June, 1875, this holy and beautiful house, where their fathers had wor-
shiped, was destroyed by fire, the work of an incendiary. A movement was soon after started for the erection of a new church building, and in March, 1876, the present ucat and substantial church edifice was dedicated. It is a brick structure, 40 by 80 feet in size, divided in porch, audience- and lecture-room, finished iu chestnut and black walnut in a neat and tasty manner. It was erected at a cost of $10,000.
The present officers are as follows : Deacons, R. S. Mus- son, William Musson, and Win. M. Newman ; Clerk, John Watkins; Treasurer, Benj. B. Musson. The church is now in a prosperous condition, and has a membership of " 220.
CHRIST CHURCH.
Christ church, located at Gilbertsville, was organized in about the year 1833. The first pastor was the Rev. Mr. Judd. The records of this church are so scanty as to ren- der it impossible to give a detailed history. It has passed through the intervening years with moderate success. Early in 1877 it was formally placed under the care of Rev. Ho- bart Cooke, rector of Zion church, Morris, by its vestry, and is now giving considerable promise of renewed life, activity, and growth. There is a fine church edifice, which was erected in about the year 1834, and a good rectory connected with it.
THE FIRST M. E. CHURCH, OF GILBERTSVILLE,
was organized Nov. 28, 1831, by Thomas Strongtham, Joseph Cunningham, Cyrenus Woodwoth, and Walter Bedient. The first trustees were Walter Bedient. Joseph Cunuingham, Francis Walker, Cyrenus Woodwoth, Wmn. Tucker, Humphrey Hollis, Fisk Burlingame. The first minister was Wm. Bowdish. The first church building was erected 1832. Size, 40 by 50 feet. It was dedicated Dec. 29, 1832. Previous to the erection of the church the services were held in the school-house and shop of Joseph Cunninghamu. Present officers: Trustees-Jantes K. Briggs, Daniel E. Barrett, Richard Turner, E. B. Kel- logg, Wm. Beals, A. D. Jackson, D. K. Bedient, Johu A. Bedient, D. O. Hartwell ; present minister, Rev. B. B. Carruth. Number of present membership, about 150. The church was rebuilt in 1862, and twelve feet added to the length, and also a steeple.
AGRICULTURAL AND GENERAL STATISTICS.
In 1865 Butternuts had 26,008 acres of improved land, and the cash value of farms was $1,077,005. There were 2989 acres plowed; in pasture, 14,612; in meadow, 7655 ; tons of hay, 7522 ; bushels of spring wheat har- vested, 633; bushels of winter wheat, 734; bushels of oats, 17,933; winter rye, 786; bushels of barley, 184; bushels of buckwheat, 2990 ; Indian eorn, 13,826; bushels of potatoes, 18,227 ; bushels of peas, 23 ; bushels of beans, 90; bushels of turnips, 1473; pounds of hops, 31,984; bushels of apples, 38,217 ; barrels of cider, 717 ; pounds of maple sugar, 17,742 ; gallons of maple molasses. 5981 ; pounds of butter, 221,815 ; pounds of cheese, 169,785.
Agricultural Statistics, 1875 .- Acres plowed, 2971 ; in pasture, 13,894; aeres mown, 7424; hay produced, 9350 tons ; bushels of barley produced, 172; buckwheat, 3705; corn, 11,118; oats, 47,626; rye, 641 ; spring
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JARED COMSTOCK.
MRS. JARED COMSTOCK.
JARED COMSTOCK.
The subject of this sketch was born in New London, Conn., Feb. 20, 1792. He was reared upon a farm. His father, Jared Comstock, was a representative man in his town, and held the office of justice of the peace for many years, and was also deaeon of the Congregational church for more than thirty years. Young Jared received such educational advantages as the common schools afforded. When he was twenty-one years of age he decided to seck a home farther west. In the fall of 1813 he went to Sherburne, Chenango Co., N. Y., where he was prevailed upon to teach the village school. He had previously taught three terms in his native town.
In April, 1814, he came to Otsego County, and settled in the town of Butternuts, where he has since resided. The first few years of his life here were spent as elerk in Bennett's store. He then purchased the clothing works of Nathaniel B. Bennett, and engaged in carding and eloth dressing. He followed this business for twenty- seven years. Since that time he has lived a retired life, devoting a portion of his time to agricultural pur- suits.
Feb. 9, 1829, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Shaw. They were not blessed with children. Mr. and Nr. Coopetaal aniseed life forother for thirty-five years.
She died June 24, 1864, mourned by a large circle of friends, who had learned to love her for her many Christian virtues, and her memory is fondly cherished by her widowed husband. She was a member of the Congregational church of Butternuts, and an active mem- ber of the Ladies' Sewing society, which was instituted to aid in supporting the Home of the Friendless at New York. Mr. Comstock united with the Congregational church in January, 1817, and has ever since taken an active interest in the cause of his Master. He was in- strumental in organizing the first Sunday-school in But- ternuts, and drafted the articles of agreement for the same. Miss Williams and himself were the first teachers. He has been clerk of the church twenty-five years, and has done much to foster church and educational interests. He can truly say that life has been a success with him. He has been a constant subscriber of the New York Evangelist since its first publication, nearly fifty years.
He has lived in his present residence since January, 1829, which was built by himself. Mr. Comstock has been a Republican since the organization of the party.
To such men belong the honor of our fine church edifices, the establishment of schools, aud the present state of society.
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wheat, 272; winter wheat, 1867; beans, 30 ; hops, 11,175 pounds ; potatoes, 27,904 ; barrels of cider, 668; maple sugar, 391 pounds ; value of poultry sold, $1391 ; eggs, $20.63 ; pounds of butter made, 253,610; cheese, 114,- 137 ; number of sheep shorn, 1859; weight of clip, 7624 ; pork made on farms, 141,710 pounds.
Area .- Butternuts has an area of 32,489 acres, and its assessed valuation is $606,850, and its equalized valuation is $679,576.
POPULATION.
1800
.1388 | 1845 4179
1810 3181
1850 1928
1814. 3277
1855 2029
3601 1860 2365 1820
1865 2245 1825 3766
1830
3991
1870 2174
1835
4323
1875 2046 1840
4037 1
MILITARY RECORD.
The following enlisted from this town during the late War of the Rebellion, as compiled by Charles Myriek in 1865 :
Orlando Brown, enl. in the 51st Regt., Sept. 30, 1861; in battles of Roanokeand Newbern; dis. in 1862.
Solomon H. Cone, enl. in the 51st Regt., Sept. 30, 1861 ; in battles of Roanoke and Newbern ; dis. in 1862.
The record of the following five nien is the same as that of Brown and Cone, mentioned above: Erasmus Donaldson, Dewitt C. Gray, George Hickock, John S. Kellogg, and J. W. Smith.
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William H. Van Dusen, enl. in Co. E. 2d II. Art., Nov. 11, 1863; in battles of Bull Run, Spottsylvania Court-llouse, North Anna, Tolopotomy, Cold Har- bor, Petersburg, and Deep Bottom.
William Alsop, enl. in Co. E, 2d Art., Sept. 20, 1861 ; in battles of Bull Run, Cedar Creek, Spottsylvania, and Cold Ilarbor; dis. in 1864.
Orlando W. Briggs, enl. in Co. E, 2d Art., Sept. 20, 1861 ; in battles of Bull Run, Spottaylvania Court-House, North Anna, Tolopotomy, Cold Harbor, Peters- burg, Deep Bottom, Reams' Station, and Richmond ; re-enl. in 2d Art., Nov. 11, 1863.
Lewis Bryant, enl. in Co. E, 2d Art., Sept. 20, 1861 ; in battles of Bull Run, Spott- sylvania, North Anna River, Tolopotomy Creek, and Cold Harbor; taken prisoner and sent to Andersonville; dis. Jan. 20, 1865.
Gilbert Birdsall, enl. in Co. E, 2d Art., Sept. 20, 1861 ; discharged.
Andrew Birdsall, enl. in Co. E, 2d Art., Sept. 20, 1861; in second battle of Bull Run, Spottsylvania Court-llonse, North Anna, Tolopotomy Creek, Cold IIar- bor, and Petersburg; wounded at Deep Bottom ; dis. in 1864.
William H. Bushnell, Ist lleut., enl. in Co. E, 21 Art., Sept. 20, 1861; re-enl. in 1863; in battles of Bull Rinn, Spottsylvania Court-House, North Anna, Tolopotomy Creek, Cold Ilarbor, Petersburg, and Deep Bottom; resigned in 1864.
James Connaford, sergt., enl. in Co. E, 2d Art., Sept. 2, 1861 ; re-enl. Nov. 11, 1863; In battles of second Bull Run, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Mlilford Station, Tolopotomy Creek, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and Deep Bottom ; taken prisoner at Reams' Station ; dis. in 1865.
Isaac P. Clark, Ist lient., enl. in Co. E, 2d Art., Sept. 20, 1861; re-enl. Nov. 11, 1863; in battles of Yorktown, Mechanicsville, Hatcher's Run, and Peters- burg.
Henry I. Clark, enl. in Co. E, 2d Art., Sept. 20, 1861; re-enl. Nov. 11, 1863; in battles of second Bull Run, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Tolopotomy, and Coll Harbor ; killed at Petersburg, June 16, 1864.
S. Donaldson, enl. in Co. E, 2d Art., Sept. 20, 1861; iu battles of second Bull Run, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Tolopotomy, Cold Harbor, Strawberry Plains, Deep Bottom, and Reams' Station ; dis. in 1864.
William Ellis, enl. in Co. E, 2d Art., Sept. 11, 1861; re-enl. Nov. 11, 1863; in battles of second Bull Run, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Tolopotomy Creek, and Cold Harbor; taken prisoner, and died in Andersonville.
Jobn B. Gilbert, enl. in Co. E, 2d Art., Sept. 20, 1861; re-en]. Nov. 7, 1863; in battles of second Bull Run, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Tolopotomy, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg; wounded at Hatcher's Run.
J. A. Halbert, enl. in Co. E, 24 Art., Sept. 20, 1561 ; in battles of second Bull Run, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Tolopotomy, Cold Harbor, l'etersburg, Deep Bottom, and Reams' Station.
James K. Hastings, sorgt., enl. in Co. E. 2d Art., Sept. 20, 1861; re-enl .; in battles of secotul Bull Run, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Tolopotomy, Coll Ilarbor, and l'etersburg ; wounded.
Edwin Heslop, enl. In Co. E, 20 Art., Sept. 20, 1861; in battle of second Ilull Run ; died.
Charles A. Hurtbert, capt., enl. in Co. E., 2d Art., Sept. 20, 1-61; re-enl. in 1863 ; In several battles; taken prisoner; dis in 1stk.
Frederick A. Howard, 2d lient., ent. in Co. E. 2d Att., Sept. 20, 1861; in battleg of second Bull Run, Spottsylvania, North Anna, and Tolopotutuy : mortally wounded at Tolopotomy.
Charles Johnson, enl. in Co. E, 2d Art., Sept. 20, 1861; tiken prisoner at second Bull Run; died Nov. 12, 1862.
E. B. Luee, sergt., enl. in Co. E. 2d Art., Sept. 20, 1861 ; in battles of second Bull Run, Spottsylvania, North Auna, Tolopotomy, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Strawberry l'lains, Deep Bottom, and Reants' Station; taken prisoner and paroled.
Amasa C. Myrick, 2d lient., enl. in Co. E, 21 Art., Sept. 20, 1861 ; in battles of second Bull Run, Spotsylvania, North Anna, Tolopotomy, Cold Harbour, Petersburg, Strawberry Plains, Deep Bottom, and Reams' Station; taken prisoner ; paroled Dec. 15, 1864; re-enlisted.
Edwin Morgson, sergt., enl. in Co. E, 2d N. Y. Art., Sept. 20, 1861 ; in battles of Bull Run, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Tolopotomy, and Cold llarbor; wounded in hand in front of Petersburg; dis. Oct. 15, 1804.
Henry Oliver, eul. in Co. E, 2d N. Y. Art., Sept. 20, 1861 ; took part in most of the battles of the Potomac campaign; re-enlisted.
Willie Rea, enl. in Co. E, 2d N. Y. Art., Sept. 20, 1861 , in battles of Bull Run, Spottsylvania, North Anna, and Tolopotomy; wounded at Cold Hartwor; dis. Oct. 2, 1861.
Samuel Rodmond, enl. in Co. E, 2d N. Y. Art., Sept. 20, 1861 ; taken sick, and dis. June 7, 1862.
James W. Shaw, enl. iu Co. E, 21 N. Y. Art., Sept. 20, 1861; sick, and dis. 1-62. Charles B. Tilson, enl. in Co. E, 24 N. Y. Art., Sept. 20, 1861; dis, spring 1:04. Wilson Wakefield, enl. in Co. E, 2d N. Y. Art., Sept. 20, 1861; in most of the battles of the campaign ; re-enlisted.
Edwin W. Wadsworth, enl. in Co. E, 2d N. Y. Art., Nov. 1863; in most of the battles of the Potomac; re-enlisted.
Heury G. Smith, 2d lieut., enl. in Co. G, 44th Inf., Aug. 1861; was in second Bull Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, at Lee's surrender ; dis. 1:65.
Ferdinand Shaw, capt., enl. in 12th N. Y. Battery, Sept. 20, 1861; in battles of Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold IIarbor, Petersburg, and Rich- . mond; re-enlisted.
De Witt Caldwell, sergt., enl. in Co. E, 2d N. Y. Art., Sept. 20, 1861 ; in battles of second Bull Run, Wilderness. and Spottsylvania, and Cold Harbor; taket prisoner, and died at Andersonville, Aug. 1864.
Jesse Clinton, Ist lieut., eul. iu Co. E, 89th Inf., Sept. 23, 1861 ; promoted to capt., 1865; in several battles.
William T. Clinton, enl. in Co. E, 89th Inf., Sept. 23, 1861 ; in several battles ; dis. Oct. 1865.
Henry Ilammuon, enl. in Co. E, 89th Inf., Sept. 23, 1861 ; taken sick aud dis.
John Webb, enl. in Co. E, 89th Inf., Sept. 23, 1861; iu most of the battles of the Potomae; dis. 1864.
Henry Hlalbert, en !. in Co. E, 43d Rifles, Aug. 20, 1861 ; in battles of Yorktown, Williamsburg, Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Antietam, Fredericks- burg, and Wilderness; taken prisoner; dis. July, 1865.
George Butler, enl. in Co. E, 2d N. Y. Art., Sept. 23, 1861 ; killed at Cold Harbor. Albert Shaw, enl. in Co. C, 20th Iuf., Sept. 20, 1861 ; wounded in hip; re-enl. Lloyd S. Shaw, enl. in Co. H, 121st Inf., Aug. 7, 1862; served in 33 battles ; dis. Aug. 7, 1865. 4
Benjamin F. Frauklin, enl. in Co. K, 121st Regt., Aug. 7, 1862; served four months; taken sick, and died at White Oak hospital, Jan. 1, 1563.
Johnson T. Genson. enl. in Co. K, 121st Regt., Aug. 7, 1862; in Putomiac cam- paign ; dis. July, 1865.
Francis Gorton, capt., enl. in Co. K, 12Ist Regt., Aug. 7, 1862; in battles of Salem Heights, Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, Rappahannock Station, Wil- derness; wounded; dis. Sept. 1864.
Fletcher Webb, enl. in Co. K, 121st Iuf., Aug. 7, 1862; killed at Salem Ileights. George W. Wallis, enl. in Co. K, 121st Inf., Aug. 7, 1862; in 23 battles and xt Lee's surrender ; dis. July, 1865.
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