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Lappies, William-Age 34 years. Enlisted September 26, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, Sep- tember 30, 1861 ; no further record.
Lappies, William H .- Age 22 years. Enlisted October 1, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, October 2, 1861 ; died of disease May 4, 1863, at Hospital, Baton Rouge, La.
Latta, Byron E .- Age 18 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. K, September 7, 1864; mus- tered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Lawrence, William-Age 45 years. Enlisted September 5, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. G, Sep- tember 6, 1864; mustered out with detachment June Io, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Leaning, Clarence-Age 19 years. Enlisted November 4, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, November 5, 1861; discharged for disability January, 1863; also borne as Laning.
Louk, Peter-Age 41 years. Enlisted November 6, 1861, at Schen- ectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, November 9, 1861 ; died of disease, no date, at Pensacola, Fla.
Maloney, Anthony-Age 21 years. Enlisted November 3, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, November 5, 1861; re-enlisted as a veteran January 1, 1864; mustered out with company July 3, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Mathews, William-Age 21 years. Enlisted November 5, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, Nov. 7, 1861 ; re-enlisted as a veteran January 1, 1864; promoted corporal, no date; returned to ranks October 19, 1864; mustered out with com- pany July 3, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
McDarby, Levi-Age 27 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. H, September 8, 1864; mus- tered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
McGalpin, David-Age 19 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. G, September 5, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
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McGrath, John-Age 18 years. Enlisted December 15, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered as drummer Co. G, December 16, 1861 ; returned to grade of private, no date; re-enlisted as a veteran January 1, 1864; mustered out with company July 3, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
McSherry, James-Age 32 years. Enlisted October 5, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, October 9, 1861; wounded in action April 14, 1863, at Irish Bend, La .; re-enlisted as a veteran January 1, 1864; mustered out with company near Washington, D. C.
Miller, William H .- Age 22 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. I, September 3, 1864; discharged June 7, 1865, at Washington, D. C.
Moon, James W .- Age 25 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. H, September 8, 1864; dis- charged July 5, 1865, at Washington, D. C.
Moore, Norman-Age 44 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. H. September 1, 1864; mus- tered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Moran, Anthony-Age 34 years. Enlisted August 30, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. G, Sep- tember 6, 1864; discharged June 3, 1865, at Washington, D. C .; also borne as Morand.
Mulick, Thomas-Age 34 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. G, August 31, 1864; mus- tered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Niles, Isaac-Age 22 years. Enlisted December 6, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, December 9, 1861; re-enlisted as a veteran January 1, 1864; dis- charged July 8, 1865, at Albany, N. Y.
Nuber, Jacob-Age 25 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. G, September 1, 1864; wounded in action, no date; discharged May 31, 1865, at Washington, D. C.
O'Brien, John-Age 27 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve three years, and mustered in as private Co. G, December 20, 1861 ; wounded in action May 25, 1863, before Port Hudson, La. ; re-enlisted as a veteran January 1, 1864; mustered out with company July 3, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
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Ossenfort, Charles-Age 29 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. G, August 30, 1864; absent, wounded, at muster out of company.
Page, Levi-Age 20 years. Enlisted September 1, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. G, Sep- tember 2, 1864; wounded in action March 31, 1865, at Gravelly Run, Va. ; discharged for disability May 31, 1865, at Mcclellan Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa.
Peek, John-Age 18 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. G, August 30, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Peloquin, Peter-Age 19 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve three years, and mustered in as musician Co. C, January 6, 1865 : mustered out with company July 3, 1865, near Ball's Cross Roads, Va.
Plaford, Edward A .- Age 22 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. H, September 2, 1864; transferred to Co. A, October 3, 1864; died January 12, 1865, at Fort McHenry, Md. ; also borne as Playford.
Plumb, Henry-Age 36 years. Enlisted October 30, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, November 1, 1861; died of disease March 6, 1864, at Fort Jackson, La.
Platt, Albert-Age 36 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. G, August 30, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Powers, Martin-Age 25 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. C, September 5, 1864; mus- tered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Quackenbush, Daniel D .- Age 26 years. Enlisted November 5, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, November 7, 1861; wounded in action May 27, 1863, before Port Hudson, La .; discharged for disability March 5, 1864.
Reese, James E .- Age 18 years. Enlisted October 20, 1861. at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, October 21, 1861; no further record.
Reilly, James-Age 22 years. Enrolled September 26, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as first sergeant Co. G, September 30, 1861; as second lieutenant December 31, 1862;
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transferred to Co. K, no date; mustered in as first lieutenant Co. C, August 31, 1864; as captain Co. G, March 29, 1865; discharged to date, July 3, 1865; commissioned second lieutenant February 25, 1863, with rank from December 31, 1862, vice W. Harty, promoted; first lieutenant June 20, 1864, with rank from June 13, 1864, vice W. P. Barker, resigned; captain May 11, 1865, with rank from March 2, 1865, vice W. L. Evans, discharged.
Relyea, John-Age 26 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. H, August 26, 1864; mus- tered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Ross, David-Age 27 years. Enlisted August 31, 1864, at Schenec- tady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. G, September 5, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Ryan, John-Age 24 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve three years, and mustered in as private Co. G, December 16, 1861; wounded in action June 14, 1863, before Port Hudson, La .; dis- charged for wounds April 9, 1864, at New Orleans, La.
Sarsfield, Michael-Age 34 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve three years, and mustered in as private Co. G, December 9, 1861; no further record.
Schoolcraft, John-Age 41 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. G, August 31, 1864; killed in action March 31, 1865, at Gravelly Run, Va.
Seiveking, Henry-Age 21 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. G, September 1, 1864; died of disease November 4, 1864, at Fort McHenry, Md .; also borne as Sieveking.
Sepf, Fidel1-Age 28 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve two years, and mustered in as private Co. A, July 25, 1864; discharged July 10, 1865, at Washington, D. C.
Shoffold, Fidel-Age 29 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. C, September 5, 1864; mus- tered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C .; also borne as Schaffold and Shofold.
Shoffold, Frank-Age 25 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. C, August 27, 1864; mus- tered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C .; also borne as Shaffold and Sheffold.
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Shoudy, James-Age 28 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. G, August 31, 1864; pro- moted corporal, no date; mustered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Sky, George-Age 23 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve three years, and mustered in as private Co. K, May 5, 1864; mustered out with company July 3, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Smith, Hugh-Age 42 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. G, September 6, 1864; mus- tered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Snyder, Morgan L .- Age 24 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. I, September 3, 1864; discharged, no date, at Harewood Hospital, Washington, D. C.
Soreborn, Nicholas-Age 18 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. C, August 30, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C .; also borne as Soerborn and Sourborn.
Spring, Mitchell-Age 21 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. H, August 31, 1864; died, June, 1865, at hospital, Washington, D. C.
Steinhaeur, Frederick-Age 20 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. G, August 30, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Stone, Levi-Age 24 years. Enlisted November 9, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, November 12, 1861; wounded in action June 14, 1863, before Port Hudson, La .; re-enlisted as a veteran January 1, 1864; died of disease February 15, 1865, at Camp Bradford, Md.
Sullivan, James-Age 35 year. Enlisted October 1, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, October 2, 1861 ; re-enlisted as a veteran January 1, 1864; mustered out with company July 3, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Swart, Philip-Age 21 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. H, August 30, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Sweeney, Daniel-Age 23 years. Enlisted September 26, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as sergeant Co. G, September 30, 1861; discharged for disability February 16, 1863.
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Sweeney, Hugh-Age 19 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve three years, and mustered in as private Co. G, December 20, 1861 ; wounded in action May 27, 1863, before Port Hudson, La .; re-enlisted as a veteran January 1, 1864; killed in action March 31, 1865, at Gravelly Run, Va.
Thompson, John-Enlisted October 1, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, October 2, 1861; dis- charged for disability July 20, 1862.
Thornton, Alvin-Age 29 years. Enlisted September 26, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, Sep- tember 30, 1861 ; promoted corporal prior to April, 1863; wounded in action May 25, 1863, before Port Hudson, La .; re-enlisted as a vet- eran January 1, 1864; returned to ranks October 6, 1864; mustered out with company July 3, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Thornton, John L .- Age 24 years. Enlisted September 26, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as sergeant Co. G, September 30, 1861; wounded in action May 27, 1863, before Port Hudson, La .; re-enlisted as a veteran January 1, 1864; returned to ranks October 6, 1864; absent, in confinement, at Fort McHenry, Md., at muster out of company.
Thurber, Jacob-Age 24 years. Enlisted October 1, 1864, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, October 2, 1861; died of disease October 22, 1863, at Brasher City, La.
Thurber, James-Age 22 years. Enlisted September 26, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, Sep- tember 30, 1861; re enlisted as a veteran January 1, 1864; died of chronic diarrhoea August 15, 1864, at Schenectady, N. Y.
Thurber, Mathias-Age 24 years. Enlisted October 1, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private. Co. G, October 2, 1861 ; no further record.
Truax, John-Age 19 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. G, September 6, 1864; dis- charged June 14, 1865, at Washington, D. C.
Turner, William-Age 21 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as a private Co. E, September 5, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 19, 1865, at Baltimore, Md.
Tymeson, Jacob-Age 28 years. Enlisted December 7, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as wagoner Co. G,
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December 9, 1861; re-enlisted as a veteran January 1, 1864; dis- charged for disability January 23, 1865.
Van Patten, Henry-Age 26 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. G, September 2, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Van Patten, James-Age 42 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. G, September 2, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Van Voast, Adam-Age 31 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. G, August 31, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C .; also borne as Van Vorst.
Van Vranken, Cornelius-Age 36 years. Enlisted December 3, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, December 6, 1861; re-enlisted as a veteran January 1, 1864; mustered out with company July 3, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Van Wormer, Peter A .- Age 42 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. C, August 27, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Vein, Benjamin-Age 25 years. Enlisted October 23, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, October 26, 1861; discharged for disability, February 16, 1863; also borne as Vine.
Waggoner, William-Age 21 years. Enlisted September 26, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, September 30, 1861 ; re-enlisted as a veteran March 21, 1864; promoted sergeant September 14, 1864; first sergeant, no date; mustered out with company July 3, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Walker, Albert F .- Age 29 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. I, September 3, 1864; discharged May 30, 1865, at Washington, D. C.
Walton, Richard-Age 21 years. Enlisted September 26, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, September 30, 1861 ; no further record.
Weaver, Charles-Age 18 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. H, September 8, 1864; killed in action March 31, 1865, at Gravelly Run, Va.
Welch, William-Age 32 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve
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one year, and mustered in as private Co. B. October 24, 1864; dis- charged June 29, 1865 at Satterlee Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa.
Whittenberger, Frederick-Age 39 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. G, September 5, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Williams, Charles W .- Age 23 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. A, September 1, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
Wortmaster Valentine-Age 30 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve three years, and mustered in as private Co. A, July 26, 1864; mustered out with company July 3, 1865, near Washington, D. C .; also borne as Whitemaster.
Wyand, Philip-Age 20 years. Enlisted November 4, 1861, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. G, No- vember 5, 1861 ; re-enlisted as a veteran January 1, 1864; promoted corporal, no date; killed in action April 4, 1865, at Gravelly Run, Va.
Yoppke, Carl-Age 39 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in ao private Co. G. September 1, 1864; mus- tered out with detachment June 10, 1865, near Washington, D. C.
TWENTY-FIFTH REGIMENT OF CAVALRY.
SICKLES' CAVALRY.
September 4th, 1863, Colonel Henry F. Liebenau received author- ity from the governor of the state to recruit a regiment of cavalry, which, January 15th, 1864, received the above numerical designa- tion. It was organized at Saratoga Springs and Hart's Island, under Colonel Liebenau, and his successor, Colonel Gurdon Chapin, for a service of three years; Companies I and M, however, contained a few men enlisted for but one year. The companies were mustered in the service of the United States at Saratoga, A and B February 20th ; C and D March 19th ; E and F April 14th and 23d, respec- tively ; at Hart's Island, G April 20th ; H July 29th ; I September 18th ; K May 16th; and L and M October 15th and 20th, 1864, respectively.
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The companies were recruited principally : A at Hancock, Sara- toga Springs, Fremont and Greene county ; B at Hancock, Root, Fremont and Stillwater; C at New York City, Neversink, Goshen, Saratoga, Halfmoon and Montgomery ; D at Saratoga, Montgomery, New York City, Schenectady and Root; E at Saratoga, Goshen, Kingston and New York City; F at Saratoga and New York City ; G and K at New York City; H at New York City, Brooklyn, Wil- liamsburgh, Goshen and Watertown ; I at New York City, Brooklyn, Alberg, Goshen, Jamaica, Poughkeepsie, Tarrytown and Troy; L and M at New York City, Brooklyn, Jamaica, Goshen, Kingston, Plattsburgh, Tarrytown, Troy and Schenectady.
The regiment left the state in 1864, by detachments, and served in the Defenses of Washington, D. C., 22d Corps, from April, 1864; in the Provost Guard, Army of the Potomac, from June, 1864; at Washington, D. C., 22d Corps, from July 7th, 1864; in the Fourth Brigade, First Division, Cavalry, A. P., from August, 1864; in the First Brigade, First Division, Cavalry, from September, 1864; in the Army of the Shenandoah from October, 1864; and in the Cavalry Division, Army of West Virginia, from April, 1865.
Commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Aaron Seeley, the regiment was honorably discharged, and mustered out June 27th, 1865, at Hart's Island, New York Harbor, having during its service, lost by death, killed in action, I officer, 10 enlisted men ; of wounds received in action, 6 enlisted men ; of disease and other causes, 49 enlisted mnen ; total, I officer, 65 enlisted men ; aggregate, 66; of whom 7 enlisted men died in the hands of the enemy. It, or portions of it, took part in the following engagements, etc .: White House Landing, Va., June 21 ; Charles City Court House, Va., June 25 ; Washington, D. C., July 11-13 ; Halltown, Va., August 26; Duffield Station, Va., August 27 ; Leetown, Va., August 29; Bunker Hill, Va., September 2 ; Berryville, Va., September 3-4 ; Opequon Creek, Va., September 13; Opequon, Va., September 19; Fisher's Hill, Va., September 22 ; Front Royal, Va., September 23-24; Luray, Va., September 25; Port Republic, Va., September 26-27; Woodstock, Va., October 9 ; near Conrad's Ferry, Va., October 22; Newtown, Va., November 12 ; White Plains, Va., November 27-28; Upperville, Va., Nov. 29 ;
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Snicker's Gap, Va., November 30; Flint Hill, Va., December 20 ; Madison Court House, Va., December 21 ; Jack's Shop, Va., Decem- ber 22, 1864 ; Columbia Furnace, Va., January 19 and 29; Mount Jackson, Va., March 4 ; Harrisonburg, Va., March 5; Rood's Hill, Va., March 7; Staunton, Va., March 18, 1865.
Barclay, Henry-Age 32 years. Enlisted September 3, 1864, at Schenectady; mustered in as first sergeant Co. L, October 15, 1864, to serve one year; discharged with detachment June 10, 1865, at Winchester, Va.
Branwhite, William-Age 40 years. Enlisted September 9, 1864, at Schenectady; mustered in as private Co. L, October 15, 1864, to serve one year; discharged with detachment June 10, 1865, at Win- chester, Va. ; also borne as Broithwhite.
Burns, John T. - Age 22 years. Enlisted February 5, 1864, at Schenectady; mustered in as private Co. D, March 19, 1864, to serve three years; appointed first sergeant, date not stated; mustered in as second lieutenant Co. L, May 5, 1865; mustered out with company, June 27, 1865, at Hart's Island, New York Harbor, commissioned second lieutenant April 22, 1865, to rank from March 27, 1865, vice Mangaroh, discharged.
Hoffman, Chancy-Age 37 years. Enlisted September 7, 1864, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. L, October 15, 1864, to serve one year; mustered out, June 10, 1865, with detachment at Winchester, Va.
Little, Hiram-Age 38 years. Enlisted February 5, 1864, at . Schenectady; mustered in as private Co. D, March 19, 1864, to serve three years; absent, sick at Remount Camp, Md., since November 2, 1864, and at muster out of company; no further record.
Magill, John F .- Age 21 years. Enlisted February 5, 1864, at Schenectady; mustered in as private Co. D, February 5, 1864, to serve three years; appointed sergeant, date not stated; inustered out June 9, 1865, from McDougall General Hospital, New York Harbor.
Russel, George W .- Age 16 years. Enlisted March 5, 1864, at Schenectady; mustered in as private Co. E, April 14, 1864, to serve three years; discharged as corporal for disability April 8, 1865.
Schleth, Henry W .- Age 24 years. Enlisted September 9, 1864, at Schenectady; mustered in as private Co. L, October 15, 1864, to
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serve one year; appointed corporal, date not stated; sergeant, to date May 1, 1865; mustered out with detachment June 10, 1865, at Win- chester, Va .; also borne as Schleith.
Shaw, Henry A .- Age 22 years. Enlisted February 4, 1864, at Schenectady; mustered in as private Co. C, March 19, 1864, to serve three years; mustered out June 27, 1865, with company.
Snyder, Peter H .- Age 18 years. Enlisted August 23, 1864, at Schenectady; mustered in as private Co. I, August 23, 1864, to serve one year; mustered out with detachment June 10, 1865, at Winchester, Va.
FIRST REGIMENT OF MOUNTED RIFLES.
After the battle of Big Bethel, Va., June 10th, 1861, Major-Gen- eral Butler authorized Captain Judson Kilpatrick, Fifth New York Volunteer Infantry, to organize a squadron of cavalry for duty in General Butler's department. This authority was approved by the Secretary of War.
The companies were recruited principally : A and B at New York City ; C and D-First and Second Cavalry Companies Tenth Legion -at Monticello, Grahamville, Fallsburgh, Clayville, Middletown, Ellenville and Newburgh ; E at Troy, Albany, Fort Edward, Salein, Schenectady and New York City ; F at Troy, Buffalo and New York City ; G at Troy, Chatham and New York City ; H at Troy, Buffalo, Mt. Pleasant, Syracuse, Tarrytown and New York City; I at Canaan, Carmel, Chatham, North Castleton and New York City ; K at Buffalo, Charlton, Livonia, Richmond, Springwater, Victor and New York City ; L at Lenox, Oneida, Rome, Syracuse and Verona ; and M at Chatham, North Castle and New York City.
The regiment lost by death, killed in action, I officer, 18 enlisted men ; of wounds received in action, I officer, 12 enlisted men ; of disease and other causes, 3 officers, 125 enlisted men ; total, 5 officers, 155 enlisted men ; aggregate, 160; of whom 8 enlisted men died in the hands of the enemy.
Brady, Michael-Age 20 years. Enlisted August 11, 1862, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. H, August 11, 1862, to serve three years; re-enlisted September 1, 1864; promoted corporal April
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26, 1865; transferred to Co. K, July 21, 1865; appointed sergeant August 15, 1865; designation of regiment changed to Fourth Provin- cial Cavalry, September 6, 1865.
Burke, Jacob-Age 24 years. Enlisted August 13, 1862, at Schenectady; mustered in as private Co. H, August 13, 1862, to serve three years; mustered out June 12, 1865, at Richmond, Va.
Conde, Henry A .- Age 22 years. Enlisted August 1, 1862, at Schenectady; mustered in as private Co. H, August 1, 1862, to serve three years; promoted corporal January 25, 1863; sergeant, Septem- ber 15, 1863; re-enlisted September 1, 1864; transferred July 21, 1865, to Co. K; designation of regiment changed to Fourth Provincial Cavalry, September 6, 1865; prior service in Co. C, Seventh New York Cavalry.
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