John Brumey's biography, Hickory Corners, Barry County, Michigan

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JOHN BRUMEY
A native of England, was born May 8, 1829, and coming to America
settled in Barry county, Mich., in 1865.  His parents, no longer
living, were Philip and Ann (Miller) Brumey. His wife was born June 6,
1830, in England, and their marriage was consummated  March 6, 1853.
She was Mary, daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Bailey) Tungate, long ago
numbered with the dead.  Their domestic ties have been graced with
five children, James, dec., Laphrona, Fred, Nettie and Hattie.
Comrade Brumey offered his services to this country's needs Aug. 24,
1862, and was enrolled when 31 years of age as a private in Co. A, 9th
N.Y.H.A.  He was furloughed in the fall of 1863 for thirty days and
returned to duty at end of time. He took active part in all the
engagements of his command and was granted his honorable discharge
Dec. 3, 1863, at Ft. Simmons, D.C.  His wife had four brothers who
served their country in the hour of peril: Benj. died from injury
received in service, William, John was taken prisoner, and Edwin, who
was wounded in face. Comrade Brumey is a laborer and his address is
Hickory Corners, Mich.






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