RM2AKWWPX–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . t ^ r^:.^ ^;S^!i^ • •^^^:--.^-- -^.^^^V -.-^y^^r^ ?* o ^ *^- jt^^^^&^^f^^^-
RM2AKT0W1–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . ^. ^ ^.t^^ /.;>ife^ w^m:%WA. CAPTAIN ANDREW J. LOCKE,Company F, loSth N. Y. Vols. ,) LIFE SKETCHES. 23J lif.iltli is such that it is iinjxjssible for mc to undoitakf thu long jnuniov. so hciv is a luind shake for«ll tlio bov.s of tlie old lOSth, and may (Jod bless you is the prayer of your coinnnle. Charles E. Clakk, Late Co. F, lOSth Xeir York Vollat leers. ALEXANDER COXXOLLY
RM2AKRDAG–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . ff> ?#^ „, ,^- lifk -^ /l.
RM2AKT341–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . A-fc i LIEUTENANT ALFRED B. HADLEY,Company E, loSth N. Y. Vols. 0. LIEUTENANT JOHN 0. JEWELL,Company F, 108th N. V. Vols. LIFE SKETCHES. 237 r. iiuiinpil with it until tlie socoiul day licforc Peti.Tshiii^c:, Va., when I received a gun-shot wound in tlie!. ft fure-arm; was taken to field hospital, and on tiie following day went to City Point where, witli COO,.tlic-r wounded men, 1 w
RM2AKTXTH–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . MAJOR GENERAL A A. HUMPHREYS,Commanding 2nd Corps. N>.. MAJOR GENERAL SAMUEL S. CARROLL, U. S. Army. Colonel, 4lh Ohio Vol, Infantry. LIFE SKETCHES. 201 Gen. SAMUEL S. CARROLL, Colonel Sth Ohio Volunteers. Major-Gencnil Samuel Sprigg Carkoll died on Saturday of last week, January 28th. The sadnews was received >y Wooster comrades of the 4th Re<^iment Ohio Vohtntecr Infantr
RM2AKWHBF–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . cu o m ift BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG. ? 55 Extract—from Comrade J. R. McCll-ue, Hth Indiana: I uni gliid General Carroll gets credit for wiiat he did. I think Carroll was the most abused man(i; the army. But when there was any quick and bloody work, Carroll was called on to do it. He wasoalkd on at Cliancellorsville, after the Eleventh Corps broke; also at Gettysburg; at the Wilderness,w
RM2AKTP32–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . FRANCIS M. WAFER, M, DSurgeon. loSth N. Y. Vols. LIFE SKETCHES. 205 the Trontier. He made excellent progress, and had many cases, as well as narrow escapes from opposingclients. In lS-4-4, lie began to think serionsly of some profession in life, and decided to stndv medicine,which he did under Dr. Alexander McPheeters. To meet his expenses, he taught a school for whicli hervceivcd f
RM2AKPRTY–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . Chris. E. J. H. Rohde, Co. A. Robert J. Rider, Co. H. James M. Rose, Co. E.Henry S. Rice, ist Sergt. Co. G. William W. Ross. Corpl. Co. D. ^. Charles F. Rf.iff, Co. I. Henry S. Redman, Co. E. Stfphf.n Richardson, Sergt. Co. C.Stkphkn T. Sauin, Co. F. A. Stewart Rowley, Co. F. / I .*r LIFE SKETCHES. 307 ROBERT J. RIDER, Company H. Paw Paw, Mich., June 26, 1890.I was born in Stanford,
RM2AKPGT4–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . Otto F. Werner, Sergt. Co. I. Elexis B. Wagar, Corp. Co. E. M. Welch, Sergt. Co. F. Ei.i Yatter, Co. II. Frank Z. Zorscii, Co. I. ii- Li ?K . : LIFE SKETCHES. 325 MORRIS WELCH, Senjeant Com/mm/ F. /Morris Welch was born in tlie town of Riga, county-of ilonroe. State of Xew York, in 18:54;«i-nt to school until fourteen years old; learneil the liarness inukinn; trade; worked at that u
RM2AKW3TM–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . )laced under his charge. In August, 1888, he received a leave of absence and joined his old comrades at Rochester, X. Y.,and on September 4th assumed command of tiie old regiment, went with them to Gettvsburg, Pa., amiassisted in the ceremonies at the dedication of tlieir monument on Cemetery Hill, near Zeiglers Grove.In 1889, after his return from leave of absence, he was detailed
RM2AKRCCB–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . th the Johnnies, and at this place Pat Sullivan and myself were left on picket; we stayedtill our men had all fallen back; we laid close enough to hear the rebels talk; it was about midnight; thenwe crawled on our hands and knees for about half a mile till we got away, and when we joined ourregiment it was daylight; from there we went to Stony ^fountain, built stockades for the wint
RM2AKPFKN–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . he met with his death by being accidentallydrowned in the Erie canal in October, 1892. Was buried at Mt. Hope cemetery by the members of hisregiment. At the time of his death his surviving relatives were Mrs. Mulvey, Jlrs. Whitney, ilrs.James Nellis, Julia Cassidy, and one brother, James Cassidy. Very respectfully, Julia Cassidy, 68 Alexander Street, Rochester, N, Y. HENRY HARTMAX,
RM2AKR9HX–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . Frederick Frev, Co. F. Henry G. Edwards, Co. F. George P. Ewi.ng, Sergt. Co. F. Ja.mes Dack, Co. H. Patrick Finnecan, Co. D. tjfi i «.?•<-.•.I LIFE SKETCHES. 275 I came back home and entered the nursery and insurance business. Remained at that occupationuntil 18T3, and then went to Kansas and took up my chiim of IGO acres. Went to farming and raisingiMttle. Remained there for six
RM2AKWD51–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . .-.^. .i ^^^mv^^:^ i^l, ^m^W^V ft:i ^.^. uitg?; -t^.??-- — .,- ,-.-*r- J CAMPAIGN, 1804. . On tlie 12th of March, 1804, the great barnacles to the desired and invincible efforts for successin the military operations of the Army of the Potomac, were displaced from further managementthereof, and General U. S. Grant was made Commander-in-Chief of the Armies of the United States,makin
RM2AKPG8B–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . CAPTAIN CHARLES WILLSON,Company B, loSth N. Y. Vols. . 4
RM2AKRRK6–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . n United States Army. After his recovery he ai nnce resumed the stutly of law in the office of Strong, Palmer and Mum-ford and was ailmitted to iw bar that year in the same class with Mr. Justice William H. Adams ofCanandaigua. X. Y. In ISGs he was elected district attorney of the county of Monroe; served oneterm and declined re-nomiiiatioii. In 1872 he was appointed by President G
RM2AKT5W3–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . chester with his company August 19th, 1802. and onreaching Arlington Heights was detailed into the Quartermasters Department, where he remained nntilMay, 1803, then returned to his company at Falmouth, Va., and engaged in the Gettysburg campaignuntil the regiment returned to Elk Run. He was again detailed into the Quartermasters Department,remaining there until the spring of 1804, t
RM2AKPPK0–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . ^ s John G. Smith, Co. C. Hulhert B. Smith, Sergt. Co. D. Sa.moei. M. Smith, Sergt. Co. H.Christi.vn SiK.l.N, Sergt. Co. I. Silas E. Stoddard, Sergt. Co. D. ->?.?f. ?K )J^ Charles E. Spring, Co. U. Crit. E. Sahin, Sergt. Co. G. John Siionfull, Co. H.James T. Slattery, Co. D. Peter Semmel, Co. C. / !i LIFE SKETCHES. 309 and was working as such when I enlisted as private in Compan
RM2AKR45M–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . ^-^ ^ ^^^w.-^jv. ^^y f^-T ^
RM2AKREA7–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . Joel Amsdf.n. Corpl. Co. D. Rui us Bkooks Amsdkn, Co. C. TrIMAN AliRAMs, Sergt. Co. G.Albkrt E. ALUkiU(;ii, Co. E. Peier Anckk, Seryt. Co. F.. K. V. EiNt-.HAM, Co. B. William Box, Sergt. Co. G. CHARLFS S, Bmlf.v, Color Sergt. Co F.IlKNRV Bui roN, Strut. Co. K. Edwin A. Bnvv.s, Co. B. ^? ?rs» .si • ? LIFE SKETCHES. 267 CHAUNCY L. HARRIS, Sergeant Company F. Butte, Moxtana, June 25,
RM2AKPHGJ–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . LIEUTENANT JAMES WESTCOTT,Company G, loSlh N. Y. Vols. ip^ y. - A- ! :r It
RM2AKPNFJ–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . ^^ IM. 1^ m
RM2AKRX9G–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . yxW;^-<L«- ;-^ ^^^^ ^?)M.. CAPTAIN J. GEORGE CRAMER,Company D, io8th N. Y. Vols. .-v.«i 1^ v^
RM2AKPR7K–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . to my old home, but not the home I had left three years before, mymother having died during my absence. After remaining home for about four years I went west, locatingin the town of Lyons, Ionia county, Michigan, resided there for three years, then returned home andremained for two years: one season was on the road traveling for S. !Moulson, of Rochester, N. Y.. inthe fruit tree bus
RM2AKPWEE–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . ^ f^^/ ^^/^<ll William H. Peck, Co. A. James Plunkett, Sergt. Co. D. William Pitts, Co. F. Erwin C. Payne, Co. B. Lewis Rasciie, Co. B. » 1 . -rit -ttit-. I ^ tf. CAPTAIN SAMUEL PORTER,Company F, loSlli N. Y. Vols. LIFE SKETCHES. 301 ?boiit three years; then was appointed assistant foreman of Truck Xo. 1, and transferred to foremanof Engine No. 4; then promoted as assistant cli
RM2AKWCRK–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . RS. flush with Coiifcdcnite money, wliich was received from Confederates for hard-tuck and coffee, as it waswortldess in the tlien juncture of affairs. Poker and Bhiff was extravagantly indulged in,thousands of dollars of such money being staked on the games. The victims that were l)roke werenot ruined, liowever. as they were as sound financially when relieved as before getting thes
RM2AKR1W6–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . my name recorded in history as one that par-ticipated in the great struggle tiiat raged from 1801-05, and the many incidents that came under theobservation of each soldier would undoubtedly be very interesting; but unfortunately my case is a sadone, and the incidents that came under my observation while in tiie army are to-day a blank, a sealedbook, and as dark as Egypt in the days
RM2AKTWTD–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . c. ^ ^ ..-s^ GENERAL FRANKLIN SAWYER,Colonel Sth Ohio Vols. .? • .? ? LIFE SKETCHES. • • 203 Gen. FEAXKLIN SA^^EE, Colonel 8th Ohio Vohniteers.TJie Nonralk, Ohio, Daily Uejiector. General Franklix Sawyer, the well known attorney, one of Xorwalks prouiinent citizens, and oneof the heroes of tiie late war, died August i.i, 1S93, a^ed (JT. about 10 oclock, at the lionie of his sonoi
RM2AKTYPY–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . BREVET MAJOR GENERAL JOHN GIBBON,Division Commander and Corps. ir- i/-. i .^> m COLONEL GEORGE F HOPPER,loth N. Y. Vols. m 1 ? )fOiO l-iv ,1. / .V >. »fMI LIFE SKETCHES. 199 GEOEGE F. HOPPER, Colonel 10th Rvijiment New York Volunteers, George H. Washburn. Secretary of the lOStli Xew York Veterans, 1ms received word from Frank3L Clark, Secretary of tiie 10th Xew York Vete
RM2AKT9GJ–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . ^ CAPTAIN WILLIAM H. ANDREWS,Company C, loSlh N. Y. Vols..
RM2AKWFRA–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . k 1 .?.•it.f.- TT* s^lf I. ?:*fv» BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG. 57 (iinnccticnt Volunteers, wlio leil the last attack on the liouse and barn occupied by tlie enemys?ImriBliooters in a very spirited manner, completely routing them, and Lieutenant William Smith, whoi-.iniiiiandcd the First Delaware oliinteers during the attack upon our front. He was a brave andrilicient officer, and was inst
RM2AKT6CJ–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . CAPTAIN AMBROSE S. EVERETT,Company B, loSth N. Y. Vols.. CAPTAIN CONRAD ENGLEHARDT,Company I, loSlh N. Y. Vols. LIFE SKETCHES. • 231 Ho worked in the mill at Fairport until it burned in 18G7. He then worked two years on the farm>vc he was born, lie then moved to Cherry Creek, Chautaui[ua county, and worked in a mill for Z.(. Younss a little over a year, when the mill burneil
RM2AKRFRT–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . but the trainmen werenot instructed to aid us in this matter. In Washington, we were in Ward 45, of the Carver Hospital,where we remained till the 14th day of October, when we were discharged, ily military life had beenshort, but it was sufficient to fully satisfy all the ambitions I may have had to distinguish myself inwar. I returned home and remained inactive, till my wounds heal
RM2AKWBK1–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . 1^ -Xi^^s*-. 1^^ tf ^^^--^^^ ^^^-^ ^-^ ..^.f--s-*,>-:. 4:-?^^^^^^ --15
RM2AKW4Y9–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . line. That battle was one of the most desperatecontests in the history of the war, every officer of the regiment except one being wounded. ColonelPowers, on April 0, 1SG6, was promoted to Brigadier-General for meritorious and gallant services.and after the close of the war, April 1,1807, he was breveted Major-General in recognition of his gallantconduct during the war. General Power
RM2AKWTTH–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . ? : j ?i /^•^
RM2AKPFAH–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . ashburn, Joseph Delevau, W. A. Raymond, R. S. Cougar, TimothyHaley, T. E. ^liller, H. P. Smith, William Willingham and Leonard Burton. The civil officers are :President, Hon. II. F. Tarbox; Vice-President, Charles Miller; Secretary, George H. Washburn; Treas-urer, W. Y. Andrews. The military officers are: Commander, Alfred Elwood; Lieutenant-Commander, Edward Keeler; Orderly Sergean
RM2AKPMW3–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . 1^ m. John Simison, Corpl. Co. C. Daniel Schout, Co. F. .•D.M II. Todd. C. F.Ja.mes K. p. Taylor, Sergt. Co. A. John Weigekt. Co. C. ^1-1 :- .»!»>[,
RM2AKP6P6–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . V^. -.?,-vi ^--. fe- .j:.- .- -^ ?; --iS *»»%=--^ ????- *?
RM2AKTWF4–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . Morrison. Afterwards he spent two years.1839-40, at the Asbury (now known as the DePauw) University, in Washington County, Indiana, lbwas compelled to leave school on acconnt of lack of funds, quitting on the same day that (!enLralWilliam Henry Harrison died. During the intervals of his nonattendance at the public schools, ii-labored on the farm of his grandfather Ferguson and his s
RM2AKPG1Y–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . 4. CAPTAIN THOMAS B. YALE,Company G, lo8th N. Y. Vols. o LIFE SKETCHES. 333 I 1, f: the army, got married, and came to the United States in August, 1857. I lived in Rochesteruntil I enlisted in Company K. lOSth Regiment. New York Volunteers, the 9th day of August, 1802,i* A private. I was promoted from private to second sergeant after the battle of Fredericksburg for^.,hh1 lighting.
RM2AKRT2G–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . CAPTAIN J. GEORGE CRAMER,Company D, io8th N. Y. Vols. .-v.«i 1^ v^ . CAPTAIN HAMLIN F. RICHARDSON,Company B, lo8th N. Y. Vols. LIFE SKETCHES. ^ 247 DAVID CROFT, Comjuiny F. Barxards, N. Y., April 15, 1800.I WHS born at Port Hope, CiiiKula, December 10th, 1841. iMy father died before 1 was born. MyiimtluT came to the United States soon after, with my two elder brotliers, not either
RM2AKTMBP–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . = ^ LIEUTENANT-COLONEL THOMAS H. DAVIS,I2th N. J. Vols...
RM2AKT2BP–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . d in June, 18G3, I started for the state .of Kentucky. I started in to work aicarriage jiainting and worked at it for several years, but had to give that up; then started in busine—for myself. In 18T6, I was elected cliief of the fire department, have tried while here several kinds olwork, such as house painting, clerking, etc. In 1880, I .started the upholstering business and with
RM2AKRKXW–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . scat of war, August 19th, 1862; with the regiment in all engagements till after the battle of Fred-ericksburg, Virginia, when I was taken sick and was in the regimental hospital at Falmouth, Mrginia.After a short time I was sent to the general hospital at Windmill Point, Virginia, where I remainedtill my discharge from the army, March 4th, 1863. I then came home to West Henrietta, N
RM2AKW16P–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . Western New York. The above is a mere outline of the career of one who cannot be sutKciently honored in a briiobituary notice. As a soldier, mason, physician, citizen, friend and a gentleman of the old school, he ^as knouiiand honored. He had readied a good age, and had exerted all his powers to the end of a most u.-i^liand upright career. Masonic burial services were performed at
RM2AKTDD5–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . around the center andcolors. Such desperate fighting I never saw, our boys loading and firing at the Johnnies not onihundred yards away, and each one yelling sonutiiing. give it to em boys, raise up the long sight.a !n Captain Heverell at Bristoe Station, ami other like expressions. Amid all the noise I heard Tom say, I guess we will have to get, Charlie, Why, I replied, In-pointed
RM2AKRXTW–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . the war, developed an important industry in the manufacture of Hour sacks andevery variety of paper sacks, bags and devices for the handling of grains and jierishable goods, in fact,he was the j)ioneer in introducing the paper-bag, which has revolutionized the system of fiour packing.He took a prominent part in the erecting of a suitable monument to the heroes of the lOSth on thefie
RM2AKW5JF–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . BRIGADIER GENERAL OLIVER H. PALMER.Colonel io8th N. Y. VoU.. MAJOR-GENERAL EDWIN VOSE SUMNER,Commanding 2nd Curps. LIFE SKETCHES. 189 took leave of his regiment in iin elotjucnt and toucliitig address. On the 22d of l^fav, 186G, lie wasootnniissionod a brigadier-general hy brevet fur faitliful and meritorious services. It was a considerabletune before he fully recovered his liealtli
RM2AKRA5A–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . August 10, 1SG2, when I enlisted as team^t^•r inCompany A, 108th Regiment Xew York Volunteers, and was with the company till its arrival at Wa-ii-ington, D. C, when I was transferred to -the Quartermasters Department, and took charge f !???officersbaggage, etc., for the march to the battle of Antietam. Remained there two days after liibattle, then proceeded to Harpers PVrry, crossed
RM2AKT071–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . Comstock. The survivors of the family are: ^Irs. Ulyssus Comstock, Mrs. L. C. Richmond, Mrs. C. Hall.Mrs. A. Doty, ilrs. H. P. Blood, and Mr. DeWitt Comstock. He was a brave soldier and beloved byall of his comrades, and died a true friend to the cause he enlisted for. RICHARD S. CONGAR, Corporal Companif D. Rochester, N. Y., 1890.Ricn.vRD S. Coxii.a. son of George H. and .bigail
RM2AKR2WR–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . ,!M^.
RM2AKT942–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . . CAPTAIN ANDREW BOYD,Company H, loSth N. Y. Vols. •; LIFE SKETCHES. 22T rxiiiiiiiioil tliere alxmt three years, then removed to Roclicster, wlierc I Imvc resided ever since, workini;ut niv trade at Cimiiingiiain & Soiis carria; e factory, on Canal street. My deafness still clings to me,iind it is difficult at times for me to iiear aiiytliing. I am a member of E. G. Marshall Post,
RM2AKTHPH–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . ofthe Potomac in the service of the Christi;m Commission, and while at Falmouth, having fallen in withthe regiment, was elected chaplain about April 1st, in place of Rev. James Nichols, who had beencompelled by sickness to resign. Returning to Massachusetts, he was ordained and receiving hi-commission at Albanv from Governor Edwin D. Morgan, he reached the regiment and was mustertii
RM2AKWXBN–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . ft. H i - ,1; « ai •}• ?completemilitary00wash
RM2AKP7FK–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . CONFISCATION. :>bbler But aa the soldier wandered vrith his gobbled prizeToward the cami), he chanced to show the colonel his supplies,Who quickly swapped the turkey for a gentle reprimand.And left the soldier gi-umbling, as only .soldiers can.Now, when this valiant colonel found no tag upon the bird,He thought to find the owner would be action most absurd;O, the straps upon the
RM2AKRPKK–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . HON. JOHN M. DAVY,Lieutenant, Company G, loSth N. Y. Vols. o. ^ m
RM2AKR04N–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . ring near by, and while they were there1;hey were taken prisoners by guerrillas, and marched about one mile and a half, in a direction leadingaway from our trooi)s, and shot down in cold blood. His brother was killed and he received a severewound in head from which he remained unconscious about twenty-four hours. Wlien he had somewhatrecovered and was wandering around in the woods,
RM2AKP3BX–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . ar Department, Washington, D. C. Sweeney, Hugh, Co. C Chester, Pa. Simmons. William, ..Wilmington, Del. Smith, William, Co. F Wilmington, Del. Sparks, Isaac ..Chester, Pn. Salads, Gardner, Co. I Chester, Pa. Short, .lobn S., Co. C Elkion, Md. Short, Elijah, Co. C .Elkion, .Md. Scott, John Chester, Pa. Sheridan, John, Co. I New Castle, Del. Stevens, John T.,Co. F 934 N. Thirtieth St.
RM2AKWJ05–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . igade loss in this charge. The 14th Indiana lost 32 in killed and wonnded,which was getting otT easy coin])ared to the losses at Antietam and Fredericksburg. But we saved thecenter and held the position taken that night to the end of the fight; and, although we were not againattacked, I assert that the batteries on the hill behind us could have slept in security while CarrollsBrigad
RM2AKW690–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . osition, he would take it. To his astonishment tlie committee atonce recommended him to the governor for tlie colonelcy, and on the 28lh of July he received noticeof his ap)iointmi lit. With the decision of cliaracter and the devotion to duty which have always dis-tinguished the man, he determined to accept the ajipointment, though it entailed upon him unex-pected and peculiar iieis
RM2AKRCHX–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . Samuel J. Bullock, Sergt. Co. H. A. Stuart Bef.be, Co. G. Leonard Buriox, Sergt. Co. D.Jkro.me Brownell, Sergt.^Co. E. George Burrell, Co. F.. Michael C. Ekya.nt, Color Sergt. Co. E. Charles E. Clark, Co. F. Grorgr Brokaw, Co. II.Richard S. Congar, Corpl. Co. D. Ceo. B. Barney, Co. G. f LIFE SKETCHES. V .269 In 1S5-., after having learned my trade, I remained in the same factory unt
RM2AKTJJB–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . S|fe3:f. ,, ,; ?^K(<^??MlL ? :-,, . S^ ?.» i;- COLONEL E. H. C. CAVINS.14th Indiana Vol. Infantry. J^
RM2AKP8W2–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . ^,:^-.^, ^i/^-^^w:^.. ^v,>-...y^.-.- -^^i^l.-.-^^il ^v .-^rc ,?•, / ,:^??S^x: .-:. , . • ANTIETAM BATTLEFIELD. 411 •?? Reunion i Ohio Voli-xteeus.—Ixvit.vtiox to Gettysbuug. A letter was read from Geo. II. Wuslibiini, Kocliester, New York, secretary of the lOStli NewYork Volunteer;;, in relation to re-union at Gettysburg, September 14th to 10th ne.xt, by the lOSthNew York, is
RM2AKWN41–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . d rites of our noble standard bearer.General ilcClellau and his stall riding by halted, and inquired who was being buried. Upon beinginformed and of the circumstances of Caseys sacrifice, they uncovered and remained so, until theremains were lowered in the grave. Thus heroically fell our first standard bearer, almost simultaneouslywith the color bearer of our battle flag (the stars
RM2AKTK35–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . h action. At ilortons Ford he had command of his ni;:-ment, with :i leave of absence in his pocket that he had received the day before, and during tlirengagement, after Colonel Lockwood was wounded, had command of the 14th Indiana and 7tli Virgin iand at this engagement his horse was shot from under him. A short time before the battle of the Wilderness, (ieneral Hancock detailed him
RM2AKPH9C–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . - A- ! :r It.
RM2AKPX2T–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . ^ f^^/ ^^/^<ll William H. Peck, Co. A. James Plunkett, Sergt. Co. D. William Pitts, Co. F. Erwin C. Payne, Co. B. Lewis Rasciie, Co. B. » 1 . -rit -ttit-. I ^ tf
RM2AKW2HX–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . listed as a private in Company D, 13th Xew York Voluntiir-.Captain Lebbeus Brown, for three months. Was at first Bull Run and wounded slightly in the arm,and was discharged August 7th, 18G1, term of service having expired. On July 29th, 1862, I a-,commissioned captain of Company B, 108th Xew York Volunteers; was in the battle of FredcriciN.--barg, Va., and March 2d, 1803, was commis
RM2AKR82K–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . E1.M0RF. B, Kk.nk, Co. G. Franklin K. Garlock. Corp. Co. B. ILOKKMilNK FKASKI.. Co. .. John J. Fassk.tt, Co. C. Gkorc.k G. Kruv.. Co. F.
RM2AKR6A0–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . LIEUTENANT GEORGE F. LODER,Company F, loSth N. Y. Vols..
RM2AKTGXN–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . REV. THOMAS G. GRASSIE,Chaplain, loSth N.Y. Vols. ^. GEORGE H. WASHBURN,5 years of age. - • . LIFE SKETCHES. 215 GEORGE H. WASIIBURX, Compnny D, lOSth Regiment, New York Volunteers. The only son of Cluiiles and Ruth A. Washtjuru was born on the 29th day of October, andraised on what was then called Corn Hill, Third Ward, in the City of Rochester, State of Xew York,1S4;{. Young Washb
RM2AKR0G6–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . I^M. WrLLiAM II. Moore, Co. K. Bernard Matthews, Sergt. Co. A. Rev. Enoch K. .Miller, Coqil. Co. F.Joii.N .Md-AKLA.Ni., Co. K. Daniel .Meech, Co. E. ,, . ^ LIFE SKETCHES. 295 GEORGE NICKLAS, Company I. Veron.v, Wis., Jan. 29.I was born on the 29th day of January, 1835, in Alsace, France. In 1855 I came to this countryv> escape being drafted for French army. I landed in Xew York,
RM2AKRGN9–A complete military history and record of the 108th Regiment N.Yvols., from 1862 to 1894Together with roster, letters, Rebel oaths of allegiance, Rebel passes, reminiscences, life sketches, photographs, etc., etc . BREVET-CAPTAIN GARDNER G. GRISWOLD,Company G, loSth N. Y. Vols. Cti^ »»« i. CAPTAIN CHARLES WILLSON,Company D, lo8th N. Y. VolS. LIFE SKETCHES. 261 V*« llian 100 poiuuls. However, if you tliink it wortli wliile, I think yon can get one of my sister.|r». froncli, 144 Jones street, Rochester. She has one which my mother left wiien she died a fewxrtT* ««• ^ ^** ^ Rciie.>;ter, Decem