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1862 .- F. Congdon, Presiding Elder ; J. Knapp, Pas- tor in charge; A. F. Countrymen, Assistant ; J. Tomer, Leader. Members, 50.
1866 .- John Gulick, Presiding Elder ; James H. Ross, Pastor in charge ; John Tomer, Leader. Members, 50.
1874 .- A. F. Mory, Presiding Elder ; R. R. Rork, Pas- tor in charge ; J. Tomer, Leader. Members, 50.
Rev. George Shearer is the present pastor.
THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCHI OF BRADFORD.
Meetings were first held in the Baptist church and in the school-honse. Rev. O. D. Davis was the first resident minister.
The society or church organized April 26, 1876. The following were the members at date of organization : Frank- lin Curtis and wife, Hiram Dykes and wife, Henry Dykes and wife, Chas. Dykes and wife, Peter Walling and wife, Hiram Craig and wife, Ursula Andrews, Christina Rapalee, Mary Gorham, Mrs. Wm. Osgood.
The first trustees were H. Craig, H. Dykes, G. H. Givens, N. Christler, and E. S. Bennett. The first class- leader was Franklin Curtis.
The honse of worship was built in 1877, at a cost of $2385, and dedicated Sept. 11, 1877, by E. T. Green, presiding elder. Dedicatory sermon by R. D. Monger. The lot was bought by the society of John Morris, 1877, for $360. July 17, 1876, six were baptized by Elder E. J. Cook. Thirty-six persons have since joined.
The Sunday-school was organized Nov. 20, 1876. Present trustees : John Axtell, James Decker, H. Craig, Stephen Gannon, Harvey Givens, Henry Dykes, E. S. Bennett. Present minister, Rev. Geo. Shearer. The parsonage was purchased in 1877, of II. C. Van Duser.
In 1877 sixteen persons were baptized by Rev. Geo. Shearer.
ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, BRADFORD.
Prior to the organization of this parish, services had been held in Bradford by Rev. William Bostwick and Rev. Erastus Spalding, rectors of St. James' Church, Ilammonds- port. The separate existence of St. Andrew's Church dates from the arrival of Rev. William Atwill, who came from
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Connecticut, and commenced services on the Sth of October, 1850. On the 4th of June following, the place was visited by Bishop De Lancey, who confirmed one person in the Baptist house of worship and one in the Presbyterian church on the forenoou of the same day.
On the 8th of June following, the parish was organized, under the name of St. Andrew's, in a room over the store of John Mitchel (now Munson & Wright), which had been previously fitted up for a place of worship. Of this meeting, which had been duly called by notice read on two preceding Sundays, the Rev. William Atwill was president and Edgar Munson secretary.
The officers chosen were Joseph W. Lord and Edgar Munson, wardens; Jesse Mnnson, Sr., Hosea Longwell, Jonathan Wood, John H. Read, M.D., Ezekiel Birdseye, Henry H. Foote, M.D., Rufus Munson, and Andrew T. Wood, vestry. They were thereupon duly incorporated. Edgar Munson and IFosea Longwell were elected delegates (Aug. 13) to the next Diocesan Convention, which was held in Geneva, on the 21st and 22d of August, 1850, when they were received into canonical union with the dio- eese. Twelve communicants, 18 families, and 90 persons were reported this year.
On the 1st of October, 1864, Rev. Mr. Atwill resigned the rectorship, and for eighteen months services were main- tained by lay reading.
On April 1, 1856, the Rev. Milton B. Benton, who had been a teacher in the school, took charge of the parish, and in August reports 29 communicants and a congregation of 93 persons. His rectorship closed the last Sunday in June, 1858, and in March, 1859, it was decided to recall the Rev. Mr. Atwill, who took charge of the parish again in May of the same year.
At Easter, 1866, he again resigned the parish, to take effect in April. The Rev. J. T. Cushing assumed the rec- torship of the parish May I, residing in Hammondsport, and officiating, as it would seem, once each Sunday, and on the principal festivals. During his rectorship the church edifice was completed, and afterwards consecrated by Bishop Coxe. A new organ had also been purchased in 1867, at a cost of $175. In June, 1867, Rev. Mr. Bell becanie rector, and in that month the church was consecrated. In September, 1870, Mr. Bell elosed his labors with the parish, and Rev. Mr. Atwill took charge for the third time, continuing till April, 1875, when he resigned, and was succeeded by Rev. William Chatterson. Rev. Mr. Chatterson remained with the parish till Sept. 30, 1877, and for nearly nine months the church was without a rec- tor. Rev. A. J. Warner, the present rector, took charge of the parish June 23, 1878, since which time the services have been regularly maintained, Sundays and week-days. The erection of a parsonage is contemplated in the spring of 1879.
The church numbers about 50 communicants.
MASONIC.
Jersey Lodge, No. 668, was organized on the 12th day of June, 1868. John A. Stewart, W. M .; Cyrus M. Merriman, S. W .; Jacob Zimmerman, J. W.
The charter members were John A. Stewart, C. M. Mer-
riman, J. S. Zimmerman, Hiram Merriman, F. Holly, Amos W. Sherwood, J. N. Switzer, R. Compton, Jr., John F. Ballard, James S. Tobias, B. B. Switzer, F. M. Lock- wood, Elijah Wartman, A. Longwell, J. P. Wood. Sev- enty-nine have joined since by initiation or uniting. Regular communications every other Friday night.
The Order of the Eastern Star, under title of Harmony Chapter, No. 24, was organized June 7, 1871. The fol- lowing officers were appointed : John A. Stewart, W. P .; Nancy T. Goble, W. M .; C. E. Zimmerman, A. M. Sev- enty-nine have since united. Meetings every other Satur- day.
MILITARY RECORD OF BRADFORD.
Kinsman, Edward Benedict, private, 141st Inf., Co. B; enl. Aug. 22, 1862, three years; in battles of Resaca, Dallas, Kenasaw; disch. on account of dis- ability, June 27, 1865.
Elyea, John Harrison, artificer, 50th Eng., Co. MI ; enl. Jan. 4, 1864, three years; first enl. Aug. 11, 1861 ; in battle of Camden ; disch .; re-enl. Jag. 4, 1864; in battle of Wilderness; disch.
Elyea, Jacob Lewis, private, 50th Eng., Co. M; enl. Sept. 13, 1864, one year ; must. out at Washington, D. C.
Carr, Charles Davis, private, 50th Eng., Co. E; enl. Dec. 20, 1861, three years ; re-enl. Dec. 20, 1863; in battles of Wilderness, Fredericksburg, North Anoa, Petersburg ; was at the surrender of Lee; disch. June, 1865.
Cunningham, Seoeca, private, 2d N. Y. Vet. Cav .; enl. Jan. 4, 1864, three years.
Iloaglin, John A., private, 2d N. Y. Vet. Cav. ; enl. Jan. 4, 1864, three years. Spencer, Henry A., private, 20 N. Y. Cav. ; enl. Jan. 4, 1864, three years. Angel, Theodore, private, 50th N. Y. Eng. ; enl. Jan. 11, 1864, three years.
Brewster, Morroe R., private, 50th N. Y. Regt .; enl. Jan. 12, 1864, three years; re-enl. ; veteran.
Hoaglin, William, private, 2d N. Y. Vet. Cav. ; epl. Jan. 4, 1864, three years ; re-enl .; veteran.
Brink, West Calvin W., private, 50th Regt .; enl. Jan. 13, 1864, three years. Barber, William, private, 86th Regt .; enl. Dec. 20, 1864, three years ; re-enl .; veteran.
Amadon, Charles A., private, SGth Regt .; enl. Dec. 21, 1864, three years ; re- enl .; veteran.
Rowley, Levi, 179tl Regt .; enl. March 27, 1864, three years.
Starks, Clark, 179th Regt .; enl. March 29, 1864, three years.
Lindsley, Henry, private, 179th Regt. ; enl. March 25, 1864, three years. Bowen, Stephen, private, 10th N. Y. Cav. ; enl. March 2, 1864, three years. Chapman, Thomas C., private, 179th Inf. ; enl. March 3, 1864, three years. Rogers, George P., private, 179th Regt. ; enl. March 28, 1864, three years. McDonald, James G., private, 179th Regt .; enl. April 7, 1864, three years.
Carr, Clark S., 1st lieut., 86th Jof., Co. 1; enl. Dec., 1863, turce years; re-enl. Dec., 1863; pro. to Ist lieut., Feb., 1864; in battles of 2d Bull Run, Fred- ericksburg, Chancellorsville, Mine Run, Beverly Ford, Spottsylvania C. H., at which place was wounded in left arm, in consequence of which was honorably disch. Oct. 6, 1864.
Simmons, Wesley, private, 8Gth Inf., Co. I; enl. March 5, 1861, three years ; re- enl. March 5, 1864; was in battles of 2d Bull Run, where he was taken prisoner, paroled immediately, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Beverly's Ford, where he lost a finger, Wilderness, Spottsylvania C. II., Deep Bot- tom, Bull Rua, dear Hatcher's Run ; was at surrender of Lee.
Miller, Benjamin, private, 86th Inf., Co. I; enl. Oct. 9, 1861, three years ; re- enl. Jan. 13, 1864 ; was in battles of 2d Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania C. 11 .; honorably disch. June 27, 1865.
Randall, Charles, private, 86th Inf., Co. I; enl. Oct. 9, 1861, three years; re- eol. March 5, 1864 : was in battles of 2d Ball Run, Fredericksburg, Bull Run, at the left of Petersburg, Deep Bottom, near IFatcher's Run ; was at the surrender of Lee ; honorably disch. June 27, 1865.
Davis, John, private, 86th Iof., Co. I; enl. March 5, 1861, three years ; re-enl. March 5, 1864; was in battles of 2d Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Chancel- lorsville, Mine Run, Beverly's Ford, Wilderness, where he was killed; remains buried at same place.
Simmons, Halsey, private, 86th Regt. ; enl. March 5, 1864, three years; re-enl .; veteran.
Johnson, llenry, private ; enl. March 2, 1864, three years.
Salsbury, James A., private, 14th Inf. ; enl. Sept. 14, 1864, three years. Pulver, Jacob, private, 161st Inf. ; enl. Sept. 22, 1864, one year.
Marks, James A., private, 16th Inf .; enl. Aug. 24, 1861, three years; re-eul. Ang. 24, 1864.
Willover, Harvey, private, 189th Inf., Co. II ; enl. Sept. 13, 1864, one year; in hattles of Hatcher's Run, Bellville, Levis' Farm, Borden Plauk-Road, Gravel Run, Five Forks, Appomattox C. II .; discb. June 25, 1865.
Stills, Thomas Henry, 7th corporal, 189th Inf., Co, II; enl. Sept. 17, 1864, one year; in battles of Hatcher's Run, Boilden's Plank-Road, Five Forks, Clo- ver ITill, Appomattox C. II .; died at Lincoln hospital, May 12, 1865.
Oakley, James, private, 50th Eng., Co. A; enl. Sept. 1, 1864, one year ; was at the surrender of Gen. Lee.
MRS.B.B. SWITZER.
B. B. SWITZER.
BATTICE BRANSON SWITZER.
ice Branson Switzer was born in Bradford, Steuben Co., Oct. 20, 1817. He was the son of John and Sarah r, and grandson of Henry Switzer, of German extraction. Switzer came from New Jersey with his family, and in Steuben County about the year 1800. He was two coming from Savona to what is now known as Bradford, known as Jersey. Henry Switzer reared a family of children, of whom John, the father of the subject of etch, was the eighth. John Switzer, the father of Bat- ranson, shared the early struggles and hardships of the rs of Steuben County. He was a soldier in the war of being then twenty-six years of age. He died in 1860. such an ancestry, and among such scenes as were known early history, was the subject of this sketch born and He was the first sou of John Switzer, and one of a of six children, of whom the following were the mem- viz .: Lawrence, Julia Ann, Battice Branson, Richard Jacob Neff, and Andrew Jackson. Battice Branson r was married to Eliza Littell, Jan. 5, 1842. After his ge, and during the same year, upon the farm of one ed acres given him by his father, and upon which his son now resides, he commeneed farming. During his whole has followed the occupation of a farmer, and in his early opped and cleared land to a considerable extent. He was regarded as one of the representative farmers of Bradford. trly advantages for education were limited, but he was re- I by his fellow-citizens as a successful husiness man of more rdinary ability. Was simple in his habits, energetic in his ss, and exact in his slightest promises. His determination cced, combined with his integrity and industry, were
prominent characteristics. In polities, Battice B. Switzer was a Democrat of the old school. He never neglected his business to gain political notoriety, but was held in high esteem by his townsmen, and held the offices of assessor, town clerk, and supervisor. To Mr. and Mrs. Battice B. Switzer were born eight children, of whom all are now living, viz. : Eleanor, who married Franklin Morris, and lives in Bradford; John C., who married Sarah Keeper, and is a farmer of Bradford; Sarah S., who married Henry S. Bronson, and lives in Horseheads; Cassie C., who married Carver Longwell, and lives in Bradford ; Bat- tice B., who married Ada Lory, and is a farmer of Wayne; Frank W., who married Jennie Minter, and is a farmer of Bradford ; Lavina M., who married Miller S. Aber, and lives in Schuyler County ; and Edwin Curtis Switzer, who is a lad of twelve, and lives at home. Such a family did Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Switzer rear, teaching them lessons of industry and economy, so that now they are useful and active members of the communities in which they live. Mr. Switzer made several large purchases of land during his life, and at his death, -which occurred upon the 18th of July, 1871, he left as a result of his labors and successes to his family three hundred and fifty-five acres of land in Bradford, N. Y. His widow, Eliza, still lives upon the old Switzer homestead at Bradford, which has been in the possession of the Switzer family since 1810. Mrs. Eliza Switzer shared in all the joys and successes of her husband during his life, and has never failed to perform her duties as a wife and mother. She has now the gratification of seeing her children well started in the world. The Switzer family stands prominently identified with the best interests of the towns in which they live.
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Genung, Henry, private, 50th Eng., Co. HI ; enl. Sept. 10, 18€4, one year ; died Aug. 6, 1865, without being disch., of inflammation of lungs.
Stepenfield, John, private, 107th Inf., Co. C; enl. July 18, 1862, three years ; was in the battle of Antietam.
Stepenfield, Wm. Il., private, 107th Inf., Co. C; enl. Aug. 1, 1862, three years; was in the battle of Antietam.
Stepenfield, George, private, 107th Inf., Co. C; enl. July IS, 1862, three years ; was in battles of Antietam, Snake Creek Gap, Buzzards' Roost, Dallas, Atlanta, Savannalı, Raleigh; was at the surrender of Johnson ; honor- ably disch, June, 1865.
Stepenfield, Charles, private, 107th Inf., Co. C; enl. July 15, 1862, three years; was in the battle of Antietam.
Ames, Monroe W., private, 161st Inf., Co. D ; ent. Sept. 1, 18G2, three years ; was in the battle of Sabine Pass, where he was taken prisoner ; was a pris- oner eleven months ; was in the battle of Mobile ; now in the service.
Bartholomew, Joseph II., corporal, 161st Inf., Co. D; enl. Aug. 1, 1862, three years ; was scalded slightly at Sabine Pass; was in the battles of Store Plains, Port Hudson, Donaldsonville ; was taken prisoner at Sabine Pass for eleven months ; was in battle at Mobile.
Compton, Lewis P., private, 107th Inf., Co. C; enl. Aug. 1, 1862, three years; was in the battle of Antietam.
Randall, Charles, private, 86th Inf .; enl. Oct., 1862, three years; re-enl. March, 1864.
Randall, Benjamin, private, 86th Inf., Co. I; enl. Oct., 1861, three years.
Randall, John, private, 86th Int., Co. 1; enl. Oct., 1861, three years; was in the battles of 2d Bull Run and Fredericksburg ; re-enl. in Ist Cav., D. C., May, 1863 ; since re-enl. was in the battles of Spottsylvania C. HI., North Auna ; was at the surrender of Ler; now in the service.
Bartholomew, Jesse, 3d corporal, 109th Inf., Co. G ; enl. July, 1862, three years; wounded in left leg at battle of Wilderness; disch. June, 1865.
Decker, Henry, private, 86th Inf., Co. D ; enl. Oct., 1862, three years ; died Aug., 1863.
Miller, Benjamin, private, 37th Iuf. ; enl. Jan., 1861, three years ; re-enl. in Jan., 1864.
McEntyre, Gilbert, private, 16Ist Inf., Co. D; enl. Aug., 1862, three years ; took part in the battle of Sabine Pass, was there taken prisoner ; was a pris- oner eleven months; now in the service.
Kishpaugh, Gara B., private, 161st Inf., Co. D; enl. Sept., 1864, one year. Wheaton, Lyman B , private, 4th Art., Bat. A ; enl. March 1, 1865, three years. Dickerson, John, private ; enl. Sept., 1861, three years.
Beakman, Isaac, private, 161st Inf., Co. D ; enl. Sept., 1862, three years.
Blain, Richard, private, 141st Inf., Co. A ; enl. Sept., 1863, three years; disch. June, 1865.
Gipple, Lewis, private, 8Gth Inf., Co. I; enl. Nov. 1, 1861, three years.
Edwards, George W., private, 50th Eug. ; enl. Sept. 7, 1861, three years; was in the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, North Anna, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Hatcher's Ruu; was at the surrender of Lee ; honorably disch. June 13, 1865.
Walliug, Thomas, private, 189th Inf., Co. H ; enl. Sept. 14, 1864, one year ; disch. June, 1865 ; was at the surrender of Lee.
Blain, Stephen, private, 23d Inf .; enl. April 20, 1861, two years; was in battles of 2d Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Ist Fredericksburg; disch. at expiration of term.
Chubb, Ira, private, 161st Inf., Co. D; enl. Sept., 1862, three years ; was in the battles of Stone Plains, Port Hudson, Donaldsonville, Sabine l'ass, where he was taken prisoner for eleven months ; was swilded by the explosion of a boiler; was in battle at Mobile; now in the service.
Dennis, Isaac, private, 161st Inf., ('o. D ; enl. Sept. 1, 1862, three years ; received a wound in the shoulder from the accidental disch, of a pistol, in conse- quence of which was disch. June 1, 1863.
Covert, Floriden, private, 86th Inf., Co. 1; eul. Sept., 1861, three years ; wasio service about two years; disch.
Morse, Mason, private, 1G1st luf., Co. D; enl. Sept., 1862, three years; was trausf. in 1863 to Bat. E, 5th U. S. Art. ; yet in the service.
Holcomb, Josiah B., private, 86th Inf., Co. I; enl. Oct., 1861, three years ; was in the battle of the Wilderness, where he was wounded in the hand ; disch. June, 1865.
Carr, George 11., private, 50th Eng., Co. E ; enl. Sept., 1861, three years ; iu serv- ice about a year ; honorably disch. ; was in battles of 2d Bull Run, Wilder- ness, Petersburg.
Sawyer, Thomas, corporal, 161st Inf., Co. D; enl. Aug., 1862, three years.
Loogcor, William, orderly-Bergt., IGlst Inf., Co. D; enl. Aug. 22, 1862, three years; now in service.
Crans, Lewis, private, 141st Inf., Co. B ; enl. Sept., 1864, three years.
Kniffin, George, private, 107th Inf., Co. HI ; enl. July 25, 1865, three years ; disch.
Sawyer, Croinza, private, 189th Inf, Co. II ; enl. Sept. 17, 1864, one year; disch. May 30, 1865.
Morse, Philip, private, 44th Inf., Co. C; en1. Aug. 13, 1862, three years ; transf. to 140th Regt .; transf. to 5th Regt. ; bon. disch.
Zimmerman, S. A., private, 23d Inf. ; enl. Sept., 1862, three years.
Miller, F. Oscar, surgeon, 2d Cav .; enl. Dec., 1863, three years; disch. Oct. 7, 1864.
Seyholt, John, private, Illst Inf., Co. B; enl. Aug., 1862, three years.
Bryant, Phileman A., private, 161st Inf., Co. D; enl. Aug. 29, 1862, three years ; takeu prisoner at Sabine Pass and held for eleven months ; now in the service.
Bryant, David, private, 1GIst Inf. ; enl. for three years.
La Cost, Theodore, private, Ist Cav. ; enl. Nov., 1863, three years.
Gannon, George T., private, 161st Inf., Co. D; eul. Sept. 1, 1862, three years ; wounded at Antietam ; taken prisoner, and as such died, at Beaumont, Sept. 10, 1803.
Compton, William A., private, 89th Inf., Co. A ; enl. Aug., 1861, three years; wounded at Antietam ; died May 30, 1863.
Compton, Antony, private, 161st Inf, Co. D; enl. Oct., 1862, three years ; killed on board the transport " Sachem" by a cannon-Ill.
Holcomb, Seymour L., private, 161st Inf., Co. D; enl. Sept., 1864, three years; died at Ilart's Island, April 19, 1865, of disease.
Woodward, Jackson A., Ist lieut., 86th Inf., Co. I ; enl. April, IsGl, three years ; died at Georgetown, D. C., of wounds received at Chancellorsville.
Covert, John E., private, 50th Eng., Co. E ; enl. Aug. 17, 1861, three years; disch. Jan. 20, 1864; re-enl. Jan. 20, 1864; died of disease, Ang. I, 1864. Dykes, Isaac C., corporal, 16Ist Inf., Co. D ; enl. August 19, 1862, three years ; died at Bradford of fever, Nov. 10, 18G2.
Wheaton, Daniel S., private, 50th Eng , Co. G; enl. Dec. 25, 1863, three years; died March 11, 1864, of fever, at Washington, D. C.
Miller, Leonard, private, 1GIst Inf., Co. D; enl. Sept., 1862, three years; died Dec. 23, 1863, of fever, at Baton Rouge.
Norris, John, private, 161st Inf., Co D; enl. Sept., 1862, three years ; died Sept. or June, 1863, at Baton Rouge, of fever.
Decker, Ilenry, private, 161st Inf., Co. D; enl. Sept., 1862, three years; died Oct., 1863, at Baton Rouge, of fever.
Booranı, Orville, private, 16Ist Inf., Co. D; enl. Aug., 1862, three years; died at Sabine Pass, from the effects of the explosion of the boiler of steam transport "Sachem," Sept. Iv, 1863.
Crane, Carlton, private, 189th Regt. ; must. Sept. 15, 1864, one year. Loyde, Frank J., private, 179th Regt. ; enl. Sept. 10, 1864, one year.
Casey, Martin, private, 179th Regt .; enl. Sept. 12, 1864, one year ; re-enl. as veteran.
O'Brien, John, private, 179th Regt. ; enl. Sept 12, 1864, one year. Ilorning, Jacob, private, 179th Regt .; must. Sept. 13, 1864, one year. Hollett, Arthur P'., private, 189th Int. : must. Sept. 15, 1864, one year,
Mudget, O. Jay, private, IGth Vet. Res. Corps; must. Aug. 25, 1864, three years. Muldletou, John, private, IGth Regt. ; must. Ang 24, 1864, three years.
Casper, Frederick, private, 16th Vet. Res .; must. Aug. 24, 1864, three years.
Carpenter, Henry D., private, 16th Vet. Res. ; must. Aug. 24, ISGI, three years ; re-enl. veteran, Ang. 24, 1864.
Rockwell, Melvel, private ; enl. Sept. 9, 1864, one year.
Crawford, Frank, private ; must. Sept. 15, 1864, one year.
Rathbone, George, private, 50th Regt. ; enl. Sept. 15, 1864, one year.
Orcutt, Wallace, private, 189th Regt .; must. Sept. 15, 1864, one year.
Morrisey, John, private ; must. Sept. 12, 1864, one year.
Bryant, George David, private, 1GIst Inf., Co. D; enl. Aug. 22, 1862, three years ; wounded in leg at Donaldsonville ; wounded in arm at Mansfield, arm since amputated.
Dodge, Gara, private, 161st Inf., Co. D; eul. Aug. 22, 1862, three years ; scalded by the explosion of the boiler of the steam transport " Sachen ;" died at Beaumont.
Peacock, John, private, 16Ist Inf., Co. B; enl. Ang. 22, 1862, three years.
Genung, Azariah, private, 161st Inf., Co. D; enl. Aug. 22, 1862, three years ; taken prisoner at Donaldson ; died at Vicksburg, Oct. 16, 1864.
Sawyer, Thomas, corporal, 161st Inf., Co. D; enl. Ang. 22, 1862, three years; prisoner eleven months; lost two fingers at battle of Sabine; hon, disch. Sept. 4, 1865.
Stoll, Philetus, private, 141st Inf., Co. B; enl. Aug. 19, 1862, three years ; died at Nashville, Tenn.
Talmage, Warren, asst. surgeon, 25th Inf. ; enl. Aug. 18, 1862, three years ; re- signeil on account of disease.
Colton, Charles, private, 189th Inf., Co. A ; enl. Aug., 1861, three years ; hon. dischi.
Inscho, Abel, private, 86th Inf., Co. I; enl. Oct. 9, 1861, three years ; wonuded in the hand at Chancellorsville ; transf. to the Invalid Corp-, Oct., 1863 ; disch. Oct. 10, 1864.
Paine, John, private, 107th Inf., Co. C; enl. Aug., 1862, three years ; disch.
Fuller, Charles, private, 14th Inf., Co. C; enl. July 26, 1861, three years; wounded in Seven Days' fight before Richmond ; disch.
Bartholomew, Joseph H., corporal, 1G1st Inf., Co. D ; ent. Aug., 1862, three years. Sanford, Frank, private, 189th Regt .; enl. Ang. 13, 1864, one year.
La Cost, Theodore; drafted July 14, 1862, three years.
Givens, George; drafted July 14, 1863.
Collingwood, Robert C .; must. Sept. 8, 1863, three years; sub. for Jolin Morris, drafted July 14, 1863.
Wharton, Alfred; must. Sept. 10, 1863, three years ; sub. for George Givens, drafted July 14, 1863.
Cassidy, Thomas; three years; sub. for Nathaniel Mathews, Jan. 17, 1865. Corneal, James, private, 107th Inf., Co. C; enl. Aug. 1, 1862, three years.
Kishpaugh, Garry B .; enl. Sept. 25, 1864, 161st N. Y. Vols. ; discharged Oct. 1865.
NAVAL SERVICE BECORD.
La Cost, Theodore A. ; enl. Jan. 8, 1865, three years; U. S. S. Wasp. Merriman, Clarence Edgarton.
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
JESSE MUNSON.
Jesse Munson was born in Manchester, Bennington Co., Vt., Aug. 21, 1792. As the name indicates, his remote ancestors were of Scandinavian extraction ; but, coming down through England, and the early days of the Cou- necticut colony, the descent conveys those marked New England traits of character, resolution, force of will, ear- nestness and directness of purpose, coupled with readiness and willingness to labor and learn, and a quick, active sym- pathy with all things tending to advance and improve man- kind.
Jared Munson, his paternal grandfather, was born in Suffield, Conn., from whence he emigrated to Granville, Mass .; thence to Manchester, Vt., where he died. His brothers, Ephraim, Thaddeus, and Jesse, accompanied him. Ilis sister Anna married a Mr. Wells. Betsey and Merey never married. His wife's maiden name was Honora Hale.
Rufus Munson, father of Jesse Munson, was born in Manchester, Vt., where he followed agriculture, owning one of the best farms in that section. He married Bethiah Burton. To them were born four children,-Cyrus, Jesse, Benjamin, and Polly ; all born in Manchester. IIe died in 1797, leaving the subject of our sketch a child of five years. After his father's death, Mr. Munson resided among relatives at St. Alban's, Vt, until his removal to Greenfield, Saratoga Co., N. Y., in 1802, when he went to reside with his uncle, Curtis Burton. To show the resolute will and faith in his abilities that actuated the young man, and which was shown in all his maturer years, we would particularly note the fact, that, at the age of nineteen, he purchased the entire business interests of his uncle, consisting of a tannery, a boot- and shoe-manufactory, farm, ete. In this connec- tion, we would mention that the only opportunities of edu- cation available to the young man were the primitive ones of that day, when the student graduated oftener with knowl- edge of axe, rifle, and seythe than with that of books. His education and his capital were his resistless energy aud manly integrity.
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