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Otsego Co. G. A. R. Posts
Hall Post, No. 139,
LAURENS, N. Y.

Regular meeting every Thursday at G. A. R. Hall.

THIS Post was organized and charter received July 11, 1890, and mustered into
the department of New York July 19, 1890, at Richmond Hall, Laurens, by
mustering officer James Roberts, of E. D. Farmer Post. No. 119, of Oneonta, N. Y.

  The Post was named for James and LeRoy Hall, two honored and respected sons of
Laurens. They were brave soldiers, enlisting in the 121st N. Y. V., Co. I.,
James as private and LeRoy as drummer. The record of this Regiment at
Fredricksburg, Rappahannock Station at Gettysburg, Salem Heights, Spotsylvania,
Cold Harbor, Fisher Hill, Petersburg and Cedar Creek, will never be forgotten.
Many gallant comrades have gloriously fallen in the storm of battle while
bravely defending their country in many hard fought battles with the 121st N. Y.
Volunteers.

  James Hall was a brave soldier, a true friend of a genial disposition and a
social companion, serving with his regiment, participating in all its battles
and marches until the winter of 1862, when he was stricken with fever and died
at Bell Plain, Va., Dec. 23, 1862. LeRoy remained with his regiment,
participating in its battles and sharing its hardships until the close of the
war. When you read the record of the 121st Regiment you have read his record.
Always at his post, full of life and vigor, looking only to the bright side of
life, making those happy around him. He was discharged and mustered out of
service June 25, 1865. Took up his residence in Oneonta, where he was killed by
accident.

  Their graves each Memorial Day bears a profusion of flowers placed there by
Comrades of the G. A. R. Post and loving friends and neighbors. Mrs. LeRoy Hall
is now residing at Oneonta, N. Y., and the widowed mother is residing at
Laurens, N. Y. Through them and their efforts the Hall Post were recently
presented with a handsome picture of each of the two heroes.

  The first Commander elected was James N. Vosburgh, born at Charlestown, (then
Schoharie) Montgomery Co., N. Y., April 26, 1836. When one year old went with
his parents to Barnes Hollow, and at the age of 7 years moved to Oneida Co.,
where he completed his education. Leaving school in 1846 went to work in Cotton
Mills as an operator. When 18 years old went to Springfield Center to learn a
trade (that of a machinest) with Shipman & Son. Removing to Fort Plain and then
to Clark Mills, Oneida Co., where he completed his trade, where he remained
until 1862, when he enlisted as private, Aug. 7th, 1862, in Co. D, 117, N. Y.
V., at Rome, N. Y., and mustered in at Camp Huntington, August 20, 1862, under
Capt. John M. Wolcott. Ordered to Washington and thence to Turley Town, five
miles from Washington, when the regiment was broken up and the companys sent in
different directions. Co. B was sent to Battery, Vermont; remained here until
October, when they were sent to Fort Ripley, where they were to re-join the
regiment. Remained here until Dec. 23; crossed the river to Fort Baker the 16th
of April and landed at Norfolk, Virginia; thence to Suffolk, to Calhoon Point
down to Julian Creek, building breast works. In June went to Yorktown, thence to
White House landing, where the army was reorganized. Then was sent up the
Peninsula to King Williams Court House to Hanover Junction. July 4th went back
to Yorktown, returning to camp near Portsmouth July 14. Ordered to Folly Island
July 28, 1863. Sick with fever at Balfour Hospital, Portsmouth. Joined regiment
at Folly Island Sept. 1863. Shortly after was sent to Bean-fort, S. C., to
hospital. Joined regiment Dec. 10 and remained till April 9. Ordered with
regiment to Glouchester, Va.; thence to West Point, up the James to Bermuda
Hundred, participating in many battles. Dec. 1864, went to Fort Fisher under the
disastrous raid of Gen. Butler, and Jan. 5, under Gen. Terry, made the second
attempt to capture Fort Fisher, landing the 14, capturing the Fort the 15. Was
wounded in this battle and sent to McDougal Hospital at Fort Scuyler, N. Y.
Harbor. Discharged April 3,1865 and returned to Oneida Co.

  Joined Rowell Post at Waterville, N. Y., Oct. 8, i860. Joined by card Pettit
Post 86, of Clayville, and elected Commander to serve during 1877. This Post
disbanding, organized the Joe Boney Post at Chenango July, 12, 1878, and elected
first Commander. 1884 joined by card Ross Post 31 N. Y. Mills. Was discharged
from this Post and organized Hall Post, 139, at Laurens. At the first meeting
July 19,1890, was elected Commander for ballance the of the year through wise
management and thorough disciplin the Post soon became one of prominence in the
department and he was elected in Dec. to succeed himself.

  J. F. Newell, present Commander, was born at Milford, N. Y., Nov. 25, 1840.
Educated at the common schools in that place. Moved to Hartwick in 1860,
embarking into the jewelery business, from which place he enlisted Oct. 18,
1861, as a recruit for 39th regiment N. Y. V. Was mustered in at Cherry Valley
and ordered to Albany, joining the 76th Reg. N. Y. V. under Captain A. L. Swan.
Was ordered to front at Washington; remaining until spring of 1862, when they
were ordered to Fredricksburg. The I8th of June was taken with fever and sent to
Carver hospital, Washington. Remaining here a short time when he was sent to
David Island, remaining two months. Was then granted a short furlough to visit
his home at Milford. Not being able to return to his regiment at the expiration
of furlogh granted, it was extended and he remained at Milford until the
following spring, when he re* joined his regiment at Pratt's Point, Va.,
participating in the battle of Gettysburg. Afterwards was transferred to the
Reserve Corps, stationed at Washington during the winter, doing guard duty. From
here they were sent to Lafayette, Ind., to enforce the draft. Was discharged
Oct. 26, 1864 and returned to Milford, soon after going to Cooperstown, working
at his trade as jeweler until 1866, when he went to Oneonta, and was charter
member of E. D. Farmer Post, Oneonta, N. Y. In 1871 he went to Milford and
engaged in the furniture business and removed to Laurens in 1873. Took card from
Farmer Post and is a charter member of Hall Post 139. Was elected adjutant and
later Commander to serve during 1892.

  Held the office of Town Clerk eight years, Justice of the Peace eleven years,
which office he holds at the present time. Was Post Master under Arthur's
administration and re-appointed under Harrison's.

  W. L. Hopkins, born at Laurens Oct. 27, 1844; attending school at Canandiagua
academy, completing his education at Hartwick Seminary. After leaving school
enlisted in Co. H, 152d Regiment; mustered in at Herkimer, N. Y., Sept. 25,
1862, as 2d Lieutenant. Ordered to Washington at Chain Bridge camp for the
winter, and in the spring was ordered back to Carrol Hill, near Washington, in
January was sent to Arlington Heights before medical director and discharged
upon surgeon's certificate for general disability Jan. 14, 1863; returned to
Laurens and began farming. Is now a charter member of Hall Post, 139; a
prominent Mason, member of Lodge 548, F. & A. M., Laurens, N. Y.

  H. B. Dummer was born at Auburn, N. Y., Jan. 17, 1833. When 7 years old his
mother died and he went on a farm, remaining two years; removed to Niagara Co.,
town of Cambria, soon after going to Waterford, Saratoga Co., and learned the
tinsmith trade, where he remained until 21 years old. Enlisted at Watertown, N.
Y., in Co. H. 115th N. Y. Vol., Aug. 5, 1862. Mustered in at Camp Fonda, going
direct to Baltimore, arriving at the monumental city Aug. 31. Sept. 13 engaged
in battle at Maryland Heights, Sept. 14, battle of Harper Ferry, the 115 holding
the extreme right. Sept. 15, after two day's fighting, the rebels demanded the
surrender of Harper Ferry and the Union Army, Gen. Miles complying with the
demand without hesitation. The Union troops were paroled and sent to Chicago to
Camp Douglas, the 115th occupying the stalls in the Iowa State fair grounds.
Remained here two months and returned to Washington Dec. 28. At Fortress Monroe
received orders to report to Gen. Keys at Yorktown, Jan. 23 sailed from Fortress
Monroe, arriving there Col. reported to Gen. Dix and received sealed orders to
report to Gen. Hunter at Hilton Head, S. C., and were placed under the guns of
Fort Hunter. While on dress parade orders were read. The Regiment had been court
marshaled and sentenced to one year without pay for burning the barracks at Camp
Douglass, an accusation which was withdrawn and ammends made by the Government
soon after Col. Simmons had visited Washington and placed the facts before the
War Department, the barracks having been burned by other soldiers while moving
stoves after the 115th had left. From Hilton Head went to Beaufort, S. C,
remaining until fall, doing garrison duty; thence to Florida, engaging in the
battle of Oluskee Feb. 20, where the Regiment was terribly cut up; thence up St.
John's river. Fell back to Hilton Head; thence to Bermuda Hundreds, Va. Engaged
in the battles of Pilatk's Marck 16, Bermuda Hundreds May 5 and Chesterfield
Heights, Va., May 7, 1864, and thence to White House and fought battle at New
Cold Harbor; fell back to City Point and skermish at Petersburg until the first
attack at Fort Fisher Dec. 1864. Assault and capture of Fort Fisher Jan. 15,
1865. Was wounded at the battle of Oulstee Feb. 20, 1864. pis-charged at Roily
June 17, 1865 and returned to Waterford, remaining two weeks. In 1876 went to
Troy and from there to Connecticut in 1880, and in 1888 moved to Laurens.
Charter member of Hall Post and upon its organization was elected Quartermaster
and is at present filling the same office.

  John Thornton, born at Machias, Cattaragus Co., Sept. 9, 1833, where he was
educated. In 1850 moved to Crawford Co., Pa., and in 1855 to Coventry, Chenango
County, where he had charge of a saw mill. Enlisted in 1861 as private in a
company recruited for Light Artillery, attached to McClellan's rifles, going to
Park Row barracks, N. Y., where they remained for two weeks. There existed some
dissatisfaction in the company when they found that they could not join the
McClellan rifles, so they were ordered to Ricker Island from here, where they
remained four weeks; thence to Staten Island and ordered to New York. While here
he was sent back to recruit a company. Procuring a number of recruits turned
them over to Capt. Lock, who was then organizing a company at Bingham-ton, and
in the fall of 1862, enlisted as private in Co. H, 76th N. Y. V., as private.
Ordered to Washington and to the front, participating in the battles of
Culpeper, Arlington Heights and second Bull Run. Sent- to Emery hospital where
he remained until spring, rejoining regiment at the Wilderness. In April, having
but 35 men left, they were consolidated with the 147th. Was wounded and sent to
Appomattox Court House, headquarters of Gen. Lee. Took boat for New York and
afterwards sent to Elmira to care for wounded men. Discharged at Elmira June,
1865. Moved to Portlandville in 1867 and to Laurens in 1878. Joined C. C. Siver
Post. Is charter member of Hall Post. Junior Vice for first six months after its
organization. Was Senior Vice Commander for 1891 and is at present Quarter
Master Sargeant. He is a prominent member of Odd Fellows lodge and Good Templar.

  Jeremiah B. Strait enlisted as privat in Co. H, 152, N. Y. Vol., Aug. 28,
1862. In the fall of 1863 was sent to Army Square hospital, Washington. April
18, 1864 was transferred to the invalid corps and discharged for general
disability Sept. 3, 1864.

OFFICERS OF HALL POST.
J. F. Newell,          Commander.
J. B. Straight,        Senior Vice-Commander.
Samuel A. Clark,       Junior Vice-Commander.
Henry VanBuren,        Chaplain.
W. C. Saelsbury,       Surgeon.
James N. Vosburgh,     Officer of the Day.
Edson Wright,          Officer of the Grand.
Henry B. Dummer,       Quartermaster.
Rush Strain,           Adjutant.
Hiram Persons,         Sergeant Major.
John Thornton          Quartermaster Sergeant.

PAST COMMANDER,—James N. Vosburgh. 

LIST OF MEMBERS.
Adsit, James A.,         I 144 N. Y.
Brigg, Lewis C.,         H 152 N. Y.
Baily, Alvin,            G 5 N. Y. Art.
Carr, Hiram              I 152 N. Y.
Clark, Samuel A.,        D 22 N. Y. Cav.
Dummer, Henry B          H 115 N. Y.
Eldred, Jerome B         H 30 Wis.
Edson, Henry             Unknown.
Hopkins, W. L.,          F 152 N. Y.
Hay, Walter S.,          B 4 heavy Art.
Joslin, Edward,          K 43 N. Y.
Newell, J. F.,           H 76 N. Y.
Pickens, Alvin,          I 76 N. Y.
Persons, Hiram,          G 110 N. Y.
Ramsey, Stephen,         Unknown.
Sperry, Henry J.,        I 20 N. Y. Cav.
Strain, Rush,            G 95 N. Y.
Saelsbury, W. C.,        H 76 N. Y.
Straight, J. B.,         H 152 K Y.
Tilley, Cortland         G. 3K Y. Cav.
Tinney, Silas,           G 1 N. Y.
Thornton, John,          H 76 N. Y.
Voorhies, Edgar H.,      I 152 N. Y.
Vosburgh, James N.,      D 117 N. Y.
VanBuren, Henry          F 137 N. Y.
Whitmarsh, Hiram,        H 152 N. Y.
Weldon, Leroy,           G 19 N, Y.
Wellman, Henry Z.,       F 137 N. Y.
Wright, Edson,           G 141 N. Y.











Col. Olcott Post, No. 522,
PORTLANDVILLE, N. Y.

Regular meetings first and third Friday of each month at G. A. R. Hall.

OLCOTT Post was organized in October, 1884, its charter received and mustered
into the department of New York Oct. 30, 1884, by mustering officer, James C.
Roberts, of E. D. Farmer Post, Oneonta, N. Y., assisted by eighteen delegates
from that post.

  The Post was named in honor of and to perpetuate the name of one of the
bravest soldiers enlisting from Otsego county, Egbert Olcott. He enlisted as
private in Co. C, 44th Reg., N. Y. V., and for distinguished service on the
field was promoted to First Lieutenant, Captain, Major, and discharged from
service as Colonel.

  The first Commander was Robert M. Rose, born at Milford, N. Y., Jan. 1, 1843.
Educated at Hartwick academy. Enlisted as a recruit for Co. G, 1st N. Y. Eng.,
joining his regiment at Hilton Head, S. C., serving with his regiment until they
were discharged in July, 1865, when he returned to Milford and engaged in the
hop business and farming. The Post, under his administration, soon became one of
influence in the department, and he was again elected Commander to serve during
the years l887 and 1888. He was Supervisor of the town of Milford in 1875 and
1876. Member of the Chapter and of the Mt. Vision Encampment of Odd Fellows at
Cooperstown, N. Y.

  He is residing at Portlandville, his family consisting of wife and two sons,
George L., aged 24, now residing and engaged in the hop business in Washington
Territory. Roy C, aged 18, is completing his education at Hamilton college.

  George D. Bartlett, present Commander, was elected to succeed Mr. Rose, who
had served from October, 1884 to January, 1885. He was born at Sidney, Delaware
county, N. Y., Feb. 1847. Attended the common schools and accepted a position as
clerk at Unadilla, N. Y. Enlisted August, 1864, as a private in Co. K, 1st N. Y.
Eng., as a recruit. Joined his regiment at Morris Island. Was discharged July 4,
1865, and returned to Unadilla and completed his education at Bryant &
Stratton's college at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Went to Virginia and from there to
Kansas and Nebraska. In 1872 returned to Portlandville. Was in the harness
business eight years. In 1883 accepted a position as clerk with W. L. Wellman,
dealer in general merchandise, where he is at present employed. Is a charter
member of Post and for three years Adjutant. That his administration of the Post
affairs was appreciated by its members is shown from the fact of his being
elected Commander again to serve during 1889, and reelected each year since that
time. He is a member of Laurens Lodge, 548, F. & A. M. Is residing with his
family, wife, son and daughter, at Portlandville, N. Y.

  Daniel E. Packer, born at Edmeston, Otsego county, Oct., 1837. When four years
old, with his parents, moved to Portlandville and attended the common schools
and working on a farm until 19 years old, when he learned the blacksmith trade.
Aug. 11, 1862, tie enlisted as a private in Co. E, 121st N. Y. V. Mustered at
Mohawk and ordered to Fort Lincoln and through Maryland to Antietam. Ordered
after battle to Bakersville and remained two months. Taken sick was sent to the
hospital, was granted a furlough and came north. Reported to hospital at Albany
in March, 1865, and by reason of general disability, was discharged and returned
to Portlandville. Is a charter member and was the organizer of the Olcott Post.
Has been Quartermaster since its organization. Was ordained as a minister in the
Methodist church as local deacon in 1883, joining the Christian Conference in
1887 in the fall of the same year took the full ordination as an ordained elder
at Delhi, Delaware county, N. Y., and is now residing at Springfield Centre.

  George W. Rose, born at Milford, July 10, 1847. Educated at Hartwick Seminary.
Enlisted as private in Co. D, 193 N. Y. V., at Auburn, N. Y. Ordered to Summit
Point, Va., thence to Cumberland City, Md., where they were sent in detachments
to different points, doing patrol duty. Rejoining regiment returned to
Winchester to Woodstock for winter quarters. Discharged Jan. 18, 1866, at
Harper's Ferry. Joined Olcott Post as charter member.

POST OFFICERS.
George D. Bartlett,     Commander.
R. L. Garlick,          Senior Vice-Commander.
W. A. Tarbox,           Junior Vice-Commander.
John Vandeusen,         Adjutant
D. E. Packer,           Quartermaster.
Lewis Crawford,         Surgeon.
Ralph Weidman,          Chaplain.
Dustin Whitney,         Officer of the Day.
Emery Potter,           Officer of the Grand.
Lewis Hopkins,          Sergeant Major.
D. G. Winser            Quartermaster Sergea'nt.

PAST COMMANDERS.
R. M. Rose,
G. D. Bartlett,
H. C. Richmond.

LIST OF MEMBERS.
Bartlett, George D.,          G, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Chappell, Erastus,            L. 1st N Y.Reg.
Crawford, Lewis,              E, 89 N. Y.
Edson, Joseph                 I, 121 N. Y.
Garlick, Ransler,             C, 114 N. Y.
Hopkins, Lewis,               G, 1st N. Y. Eng
Packer, David E.,             E, 121 N. Y.
Potter, Emery                 B, 31 N. Y.
Rifenberg, William H.,        H, 144 N. Y.
Rose, R. M.,                  G, 1st N. Y. Eng
Rose, George W.,              D, 193 N. Y.
Tarbox, William A.,           G, 192 N. Y.
Woodcock, James,              H, 121 N. Y.
Whitney, Dustin W             G, 144 N. Y.
Weidman, Ralph,               I, 76 N. Y.
Wellman, Horace,              M, 3d N. Y. Art.
Winser, Daniel G.,            E, 121 N. Y.
Wellman, Alonzo               H, 152 N. Y.
Vandeusen, John               A, 152 Mtd. Rifle.

IN MEMORIAM.
Aplin, Samuel C,              I, 6th N. Y. C.
Holister, Leroy,              I. 121 N. Y.
Keith, Eligah,                152 N  Y.
Keith. Amos,                  152 N. Y.
Keith, Charles                152 N. Y.
Teller, Rev. D. M.            H, 152 N. Y.
Rose, Freeman P               I, 121 N. Y.
Thorn, A. J.,                 G, 6th N. Y. Cav.




Brown Post, No. 15,
SCHENEVUS, N. Y.

Regular meetings first and third Thursday of each month at G. A. R. Hall.

BROWN Post was organized in March, 1874. Charter received March 11th and
mustered into the department of New York March 24, 1874, E. D. Farmer Post, No.
119, Oneonta, N. Y., convening in special meeting for this purpose at Schenevus,
with R. L. Fox, Commander, as mustering officer, assisted by James Roberts, S.
V., E. J. Bixby, J. V., and other comrades from that post.

  The Post was named in honor of Ziba and Hamilton Brown, two gallant soldiers,
two honored sons of the town of Maryland, who did splendid service for the cause
which they loved so well.

  Hamilton Brown was born in the town of Maryland July 29, 1830. After attending
common school went to Hartwick Seminary, and in 1884 entered Union Collage,
graduating in the class of 1852. After graduating he entered the office of Judge
Ferry at Schenevus and in 1854 became the junior member of the law firm of Ferry
& Brown. In 1857 young Brown, who had already won marked distinction and wide
renown as one of the most scholastic and profound of the younger members of the
Bar of Central New York, entered into partnership with the distinguished lawyer,
Horace Lathrop, under the firm, name of Lathrop & Brown. The firm were enjoying
a large and lucrative practice, their clients being from all parts of the state.
There were few whose prospects were as bright. He was a ready debater and,
although a young man, was recognized as an orator of no mean pretentions, but
his country was calling. He did not hesitate. Leaving his profession, home and
friends, he enlisted as private Aug. 5, 1861, and was mustered in at Albany Aug.
12, 1861. In Sept., 1862, was commissioned 2nd Lieut. Came north to procure
recruits for a regiment then being organized at Norfolk, enlisting forty men at
Schenevus and fifty in Oneonta. Soon afterwards was promoted to 1st Lieut, and
Dec. 23, 1863, was promoted to Major of 2nd U. S. Colored Cavalry. Was taken
sick in January, returned home in March and died Oct. 24, 1864. Was buried at
Schenevus, N. Y., his funeral being attended by many friends from the
surrounding country.

  Harvey W. Brown, first Commander, was born in the town of Maryland in 1828.
Completing his education at the Hartwick Seminary, located on a farm, soon after
engaging in the general mercantile business. The war had broken out, the first
battle of Bull Run had been fought and lost, a defeat so crushing to the Union
Armies as to cause depression but not discouragement. The third call for troops
was issued and the response came from the people with an alacrity which told how
determined was the resolution that the cause of the Union should yet triumph
over its assailants. Among the first to respond to his country's call was Harvey
W. Brown, leaving the plow and business behind. He enlisted Aug. 5, 1861, and
was mustered into the service as 1st Sergeant Aug. 12, 1861, at Albany, N. Y.
Was promoted in Dec. to 2nd Lieutenant, going to the front with his regiment and
receiving his commission as 1st Lieut. in February, 1862. He was a born soldier,
participating in the battles near Williams, N. C., October, 1862, Kingston,
White Hall and Goldsborough Dec. 1862; Jacksonville and Trenton, N. C., in Jan.
1863; Sandy Ridge May 1, 1863; Warsaw July 14, 1863; Tarborough July 20, 1863
and Streets Ferry July 25, 1863. Promoted to Captain in the fall of 1862 and in
Dec. 1863, was again promoted to Major and assigned to the 1st Reg. U. S.
Cavelry, which was recruited at Norfolk, Va., by Hamilton Brown, Col. Cole and
J. Gerrard. Their first march was to Petersburg. After the battle of Petersburg
they joined the Army of Potomac, where they remained until after the surrender
of Gen. Lee, when they were sent to Brazo and San Diago. While here Major Brown
resigned October 17, 1865, his health not permitting him to remain longer in the
service. Returned to Schenevus and was elected Sheriff of Otsego county in 1866.
Has filled the office of Justice of the Peace and Justice of Sessions, besides
being Supervisor of the town of Maryland. Was charter member of Brown Post and
its Commander for two years, 1874 and 1875. Comrade Brown died Oct. 23, 1888,
and was buried at Schenevus, N. Y., with military honors, the Brown Post and
delegates from posts throughout the county attending in a body. He was a true
friend and neighbor. His memory is cherished by all who knew him.

  Warren Bennett, born in the town of Maryland July 11, 1840. After attending
the common schools engaged in farming. Enlisted in August, 1861, in Co. D, 3d N.
Y. C. and was mustered in at Albany, going from there to Washington. His record
is that of his regiment: always at his post and engaging in all the hard fought
battles in which this regiment had participated, and enduring its hardships.
Sent to the general hospital at Point Lookout. Md., July 4, 1864; remained four
weeks and then rejoined his regiment near Bermuda Hundred. Discharged in 
 

WESLEY P. MORSE,
EX-CHAPLAIN DIVISION OF NEW YORK, S. V., U. S. A.

  Mr. Morse has always taken a deep interest in any undertaking calculated to be
beneficial to the soldier, and at the first opportunity became a member of the
order of the Sons of Veterans. He has written much for the press, and is the
author of several S. of V. songs, poems, etc. On Dec. 9th, 1890, he received
from Col. Geo. Addington the appointment of Chaplain of the Division. He now
holds the position of First Sergeant of Carlos Baldwin Camp, Groton, N. Y., and
has for some time edited the Sons of Veterans department in the Weekly Ithican.




Dec. 1865, and returned to Maryland and went to farming. Joined Brown Post as
charter member and was elected Commander for the years 1876 and 1877. Enlisted
as a private and for distinguished service was promoted to Corporal.

  George Bennett, born in the town of Maryland. Educated at common schools and
at the age of seventeen years went to Fort Smith, Ark., in the employ of the
Overland Stage Company. In Feb. 1861, after the state had first voted not to
secede from the Union and before the second convention was called, at which time
the state had decided to secede, while returning from a Union meeting to their
boarding house, he and four other men were attacked by seven rebels and after a
skirmish Bennett and another were taken prisoners before a jury at Coroners
Court and held for murder, the others jumping upon stage horses and fled. Two of
the rebels were killed. While before the Coroner's Jury a mob of rebels came
with thirty-five feet of rope to hang the prisoners to a tree. Wm. Farmer, the
other prisoner, from Central New York, ran and was shot. Bennett, was retaken
and while the rebels were in search of a tree, a dozen Union men who had started
in pursuit, commanded them to halt. Realizing their position the rebels fled.
The sheriff came up and Bennett was taken to jail, escorted by twelve friends.
Remained here seven months. During his confinement he was asked to join the
rebel ranks. Succeeded in getting released through a friend (a rebel) who took
him to assist in buying horses for the Rebel Government. Remained here until
after the battle of Pea Ridge. In the spring of 1862 went to Jefferson City and
drove the general staff ambulance team until Dec. 1862. Returned to the town of
Maryland, intending to go back to service, but was drafted in 1863, paid $300
for substitute and enlisted in Co. E, 1st N. Y. Eng., Sept. 2, 1864. Mustered in
as a recruit at Norwich, N. Y. Joined regiment at City Point, Va., April 2,
1865. Lee surrendering came back to Richmond and rebuilt the Mayo bridge on the
James river that had been recently burned. Mustered out at Richmond June 30,
1865, returned to Schenevus and went on a farm. Joined the Brown Post, June,
1874. Was elected Cammander to serve during the years 1882 and 1883. He was an
exceedingly popular officer and the administration of the Post's affairs were in
keeping with the sturdy manliness which he is known to possess. Has held the
office of Senior Vice, Officer of the Day and Adjutant, and is still an active
member of the Post. Now residing at Schenevus with his family, consisting of his
wife, daughter, aged 24 and two sons aged 20 and 12 respectively.

  Henry Palmer, Commander for 1887, was born in the town of Maryland June 13,
1843. Attended the common schools and after procuring his education located upon
a farm. Like many of the volunteers of Otsego county, he left the farm for the
field and enlisted Aug. 13, 1862, as private in Co. F, 121st N. Y. Vol. Mustered
into the U. S. service at Herkimer, N. Y. Read the record of the 121st Regiment
at Fredericksburg, Rappahanock Station, Gettysburg, Salem Hights, Spotsylvania,
Cold Harbor, Fisher Hill, Petersburg and Cedar Creek, participating in all the
engagements and skirmishes of his regiment, their record becomes his record. In
the many hard fought battles in which he participated he displayed undoubted
courage and devotion for the cause he had espoused. Discharged June 25, 1865,
returned to the town of Maryland, and joined the Post in 1874 and was Adjutant
for several years. His administration was such as to receive the approval of his
comrades. He is now the efficient Quarter Master of the Post. Was Assessor for
the town of Maryland for eight years, and is now residing near Schenevus, N. Y.,
respected by many kind friends and neighbors.

  The present Commander, I. E. Hynds, was first elected in Dec. 1889. and is now
serving his third term, He was born at Hyndsville, Schoharie county, N. Y. In
1860 went to Troy, N. Y., to learn the tinsmith trade, leaving the bench to go
to the front. He enlisted Sept. 8, 1863. as private in Co. F, 21st N. Y. Cav.,
and was mustered into the U. S. service Sept. 18, 1863 as corporal, going to the
front and participating in all the battles and skirmishes in which his regiment
engaged. There are few who will forget the glorious record of the 21st N. Y.
Cav. You will remember them at Charleston under Seigle, at New Market and with
Gen. Hunter from Winchester to Lynchburg, meeting Gen. Early who had been
reinforced by Longstreet. Here the Union troops were defeated and returned to
the Union lines at Kaffawha Valley, W. Va. Ordered from there to Parkersburg to
assist in driving Early from Pennsylvania. The Regiment, being reduced from
1,200 to 200 men, was ordered to Cumberland to recruit. Then reporting to Gen.
Sheriden in the Shanandoah, crossing the river and through Ashby's Gap, headed
off Early's wagon train. When entering the Shanandoah side of the Gap they were
fired upon by a superior force of rebels, losing seventy-five men. The Regiment
made a splendid charge across the river, surprising the enemy and capturing many
prisoners. During this charge Hynds' horse was shot from under him, but by
swimming and through the assistance received by clinging to the tail of a horse
he safely reached the shore, going into winter quarters at Winchester, having
participated in twenty-eight hard fought battles in one year. War closed, was
ordered to Washington, thence to Fort Leavenworth, to the scene of hostilities
on the part of the Indians, escorting Gov. Yates to the Rocky Mountains to treat
with the Indians. Discharged at Leavenworth, August 31, 1866, being the last
volunteer regiment in the U. S. service. Went to Cobleskill and completed his
trade. In 1869 went to Maryland and in 1872 removed to Schenevus and worked at
his trade for two years, when he embarked in the general hardware business as
the senior member of the firm of Hynds & Becker, where he is at the present
writing located. Joined Brown Post Nov. 26, 1885; held the office of Senior Vice
for two years and was elected Commander to serve during the year 1890, applying
the discipline acquired by his splendid service on the field to the
administration of his office. The Roster of the Post (which showed 27 members
when he entered upon the duties of his office) had doubled at the end of his
term. He was again elected for 1891 and re-elected to serve during the present
year, the Roster of the Post now showing a membership of 58 in good standing.
These satisfactory results are due entirely to his energy, influence and
interest taken in the affairs of the Post. It is through his efforts and
perseverance that the Post have procured the foundation and two bases for a
Soldiers' Monument.

  He was post master four years during Cleveland's administration, is a member
of the Susquehanna Valley Lodge, No. 592, F. & A. M., and is at present residing
with his family, consisting of a wife and two children, ages respectively 18 and
12. on Main street Schenevus.

  Since the above was written Comrade Hynds has sustained an irreparable loss in
the death of his beloved wife. Comrades and friends will extend to him their
sympathy. Hearts will ache to hear of her passing away, but only the
rememberance of her excellence and worth, and the implicit faith she had in Him
who doeth all things well, will give comfort and peace in the thought that Thy
Will be done.

  David Bostwick enlisted from the town of Maryland Feb'y 27, 1862, as private
in Co. D, 3rd N. Y. C. Mustered at Albany, going to the front to Capitol Hill.
He was with this famous regiment through all its marches, participating in all
skirmishes and battles in which they were engaged and entitled to the honors
given to the comrads of the gallant 3rd N. Y. Cav. Always at his post his record
is that of his regiment. Discharged at City Point Dec. 2 and mustered out at
Albany Dec. 27, 1865. Joined Brown Post in 1875.

  The President issued the first call for troops April 15, 1861. The sun had
hardly set on the day the news was received in the loyal town of Maryland until
four of her sons had decided to respond and started for Albany by stage to
enlist. One of those men was Jeremiah M. Davis, born at Milford, Otsego Co., N.
Y., Feb'y 9, 1836. Educated at the district schools and engaged in the comon
avocations <of life until he enlisted at Albany April 29, 1861, as private in
Co. F, 34th N. Y. Vol. Ordered to Washington, to Kalarama Heights, to Seneca
Mills, thence to Poolville, Md., and on Oct. 1 to Edward's Ferry, where they
engaged in battle at Balls Bluff under Gen. Stone; thence to Harper Ferry, to
Winchester and back to Washington, to Fortress Monroe, with Gen. McClellan in
the Peninsulla, the company being in the rear guard at the seven day's fight,
until at Malvern Hill they were ordered to Harrison Landing and detailed from
the regiment to convey prisoners to Portsmouth Grove July 10. Back just in time
to participate in the battle of Antietam. After this battle followed Lee to
Warrenton. While at Warrenton McClellan was released and Burnside took command.
From here went to Washington, thence to Falmouth, opposite Fredericksburg, and
four weeks after fought the battle of Fredericksburg. After the battle returned
to camp doing picket duty. May 3 the 2nd divisian was transferred to 6th Corps
under Gen. Sedgwick. Charged and captured Maryee Heights. After the fight they
were relieved by the 121st Regiment and mustered out of service June 15, 1863.
Aug. 24, 1864, he re-enlisted in Co. I, 51st Reg. N. Y. V. Sept. 1, 1864, left
for the front as a veteran. Joined the regiment Sept. 7, commissioned Sargeant
Sept. 10 and engaged in battle at People's Farm, was taken prisoner and sent to
Salisbury, N. C. Remained here until March 2, 1865, with thirty-two others, only
three of whom lived, and two died soon after they reached home, from starvation.
Three weeks after he returned he recognized his people. Was wounded at Antietam
in the arm, at Malvern Hill in the head and at Fredericksburg in the knee, each
time refusing to go to the hospital. He is a charter member of Brown Post and
takes a lively interest in its affairs.

OFFICERS OF BROWN POST.
I. E. Hynds,          Commander.
J. H. Grady           Senior Vice-Commander.
M. Knapp,             Junior Vice-Commander.
J. Bates,             Adjutant.
H. Palmer,            Quartermaster.
S. L. Kelly,          Chaplain.
Dr. Truman Iris,      Surgeon.
Milo Kelly            Officer of the Day.
J. H. VanZant,        Officer of the Guard.

PAST COMMANDERS. 
Harvey W. Brown
Warren Bennett
F. H. Cleveland,
A. E. Talmadge
George Bennett
D. D. Greene,
Milo Kelly
Peter H. Kipp
W. S. Hotchkin.
W. H. Chamberlin
Henry Palmer
J. K. Tyler,
S. L. Kelly
I. E. Hynds
A. M. Howard.

LIST OF MEMBERS.
Barnes, Thomas S.,          I, 20 N. Y. C.
Bates, A. J.,               10 N. Y. H. A.
Barnes, Jerry P.,           D, 3d N  Y. C.
Bennett, George             E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Butts, Geo. W.,             E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Baldwin. Almond,            F, 101 N. Y.
Bennett, Warren,            D, 3d N. Y. C.
Chase, Robert,              D, 3d N. Y. C.
Conover, Milton,            D. 3d N. Y. C.
Cady, John,                 G, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Chase, David                C, 51 N. Y.
Chamberlin, William,        D, 3d N. Y. C.
Chase, Jerry,               E, 1st N. Y  Eng.
Chase, Miles                D, 3d N. Y. C.
Chamberlin, William H.,     E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Cleveland, F. H             G, 3d N. Y. C, F 34 N. Y.
Davis, Jerry M.,            I, 51 N. Y.
Darling, Wm. H.,            G, 121 N. Y.
Dunham, H. P.,              I. 71 N. Y.
Dunham. Ephriam B.,         D, 3d N. Y.
Glassfield, L.,             E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Glassfield, S. W            E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Greene, D. D ,              G, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Gurney, John J.,            D, 3d N. Y. C.
Grady, James H.,            C, 61 N Y.
Howard, Perry,              B. 4th N. Y.
Hynds, I. E                 F. 21 N. Y. C.
Hull, H. B                  D, 3d N. Y. C.
Iris, Truman                E, 1st N. Y. C.
Jones, J. J.,               I, 51 N. Y.
Kelly, Milo,                E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Kelly, S. L.,               E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Knapp, Mordica,             D, 3d N. Y. C.
Kipp, Peter H.,             1 U. S. S. S.
Kildee. James,              D, 3d N. Y. C.
Lewis, Joe,                 D, 3d N. Y. C.
Martin, James,              F, 1st R  I.
Nellis, Norman,             I, 51 N. Y.
Olmstead. Derious           D. 3d N. Y. C
Peaslee. Thomas             E. 69 NY.
Page, Thomas,               I, 51 N  Y.
Palmer, David A.,           E. 1st N Y. Eng.
Palmer, Henry,              F. 121 N. Y.
Pratt, David                G, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Eider. Silas                H, 152 N. Y.
Rider. John F.,             H, 3d N. Y. C
Smith, Joseph H             D, 19 U. S. Inf.
Smellen, John J.,           D, 3d N. Y. C.
Spencer, John N             D. 3d N. Y. C.
Talmadge, Adelbert E ,      D, 3d N. Y  C.
Thompson, Augustus E.,      B, 3d N. Y  C.
Tompkins, Austin,           G, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Tompkins, Samuel,           G. 1st N. Y Eng
Tompkins, John,             D. 2d N. Y. C.
VanZant, Joseph H ,         G, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Woodcock, Delos H ,         F. 121 N. Y.
Woodcock. George,           I, 51 N. Y.
Webster, D. W,              E. 1st N. Y. Eng.

IN MEMORIAM.
Brown. Harvey W., Major     D, 3d N. Y. (V
Dykeman. John               G, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Howard, Albert              G. 1st N. Y   Eng
Hubbard, John               G, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Kelly. Almond,              I, 51 N Y
Martin, James,              F, 1st B,   I.
Preston. Peter             .D. 3d N. Y. C.
Post, John                  I, 152 N. Y.
Sperry, R. E                I, 51 N. Y.
Woodcock, Gilbert           I, 51 N. Y.

GRAVES DECORATED BY BROWN POST, No. 15.
REVOLUTION, 1776.
Stephen Brown
Joel Martin.

WAR OF 1812.
Cass, Silas
Chase, Willard
Chase, Samuel,
Dunham, Jessie
Houghton, Daniel
Hallock, Daniel
Spencer, William
Sperry, Peter
Tompkins, Neamiah.

WAR OF 1861—1865.
Brown, Ziba H., died at Poolville, Va.,          D, 3d N. Y  C.
Brown, George F., killed in battle               D, 3d N. Y. C.
Banker, Wm. H  Killed at Ronoke Island,          Feb. 8th, 1863.
Banker, Jessie..Killed at Fredericksburgh,       Feb. 13th, 1863. 
Banker, F.   killed at battle of Wildnerness,    June 25, 1864.
Bliven, W  Sturart,                              E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Butts, Jacob,                                    Unknown.
Brownell. Charles                                D. 3d N. Y. C.
Brown, Thadius C.                                B, 3d N. Y. C.
Boardman, Edwin,                                 F, 121 N. Y.
Brown, Harvey W., Major                          D. 3d N. Y. C.
Brown, Hamilton,                                 D, 3d N. Y  C.
Barnes, Elery                                    D, 3d N. Y. C.
Crippen, Amos H.,                                E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Cass, George L                                   D, 3d N, Y. C.
Chamberlin, John,                                D. 3d N. Y. C.
Chamberliu, Myron, killed at South Mountain,     I, 51 N. Y.
Chase, Brazilla,                                 Unknown.
Conover, C. C. B.,                               B, 3d N. Y. C.
Chamberlin, Lorenzo,                             I, 51 N. Y.
Cyphers, James,                                  D, 3d N. Y C.
Chambeilin, Henry, died in prison,               I. 51 N  Y.
Dolan, Lary,                                     I, 51 N. Y.
Fields, Randolph                                 18 N. Y.
Fellows, Wm  A                                   Unknown.
Green, D. H.,                                    D, 3d N. Y. C.
Grady, John O ,                                  D, 3d N. Y. C.
Hubbard, John,                                   E, 1st N  Y. Eng.
Hanor, John,                                     G, 3d N. Y. C.
Hoose, Wilson,                                   Unknown.
Howard, A. M.,                                   Unknown.
Houghton, Seward, killed in battle,              51 N. Y.
Hummell, Menzo,                                  D, 3d N. Y. C.
Hoose, Reuben,                                   F, 121 N. Y.
Kelly, S. B.,                                    M, 3d N. Y. L. A.
Kelly, Almond,                                   F, 121 N. Y.
Keegan, Micheal,                                 D, 3d N. Y. C.
Lewis, Nelson, died in Libby Prison,             D, 3d N. Y. C.
Lamphier, Orson,                                 I, 51 N. Y.
Logan, James E, shot in prison,                  Unknown.
Manzer, Alfred H.,                               Unknown.
Merrihew, Charles,                               Unknown.
Moore, George, killed in battle,                 21 N. Y. C.
Post, John,                                      Unknown.
Peaslee, John,                                   Unkown.
Prindle, Philo,                                  51 N. Y.
Peaslee, Horace B., killled in battle,           Unknown.
Sperry, R. E.,                                   I, 51 N. Y.
Seward, Charles H.,                              Unknown.
Smallen, Frank B., killed in battle,             D, 3d N. Y. C.
Tipple, Edgar,                                   Unknown,
Townsand, Charles,                               D, 3d N. Y. C.
Tiel, David H.,                                  D, 3d N. Y. C.
Talmadge, John M.,                               E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Thompson, John,                                  E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Wright, Armstrong,                               E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Wilber, George L.,                               D, 3d N. Y. C.
Warrener, Charles, killed in battle,             F, 121 N. Y.
Williams, E. O                                   D, 3d N. Y. C.
Winchal, Philemon,                               Died in prison.
Wade, H. L.,                                     Died in hospital.
Wilber, Abram,                                   D, 3d N. Y. C.





Johnson Post, No. 25,
WORCESTER, N. Y.

Regular meetings second and fourth Wednesday of each month at G A. R. Hall.

THE charter for this Post was received April 8, 1879, and organized and mustered
into the department of New York April 22, 1879 by mustering officer L. Coe
Young, of Binghamton, assisted by comrades from E. D. Farmer Post, Oneonta and
Brown Post, of Schenevus.

  The Post was named in honor of Capt. David I. Johnson, of Co. I, 51 N. Y. V.,
one of the truest and bravest soldiers of the 51st regiment. He came to
Worcester in Sept. 1861 to enlist a company and when the officers were to be
commissioned, an endeavor was made (which nearly succeeded) to commission as
captain one who had influence, but had taken no part in raising the company and
had no interest in common in those who composed its members. This failed,
however, when Dr. Wm. H. Leonard, a member of the company, had stated the facts
in the case to Gen. Yates. A commission as captain was at once given David I.
Johnson. He was one of the most active men of the regiment and it was a pleasure
to associate with him as a soldier, always at his post and looking to the
interest of his men. He served faithfully until the battle of Newbern March 14,
1862, while leading his men to battle, with sword in hand and a red sash tied
around his body, he was shot by a sharp shooter and died the next day. His
remains were sent to New York and buried in Greenwood, borne by sturdy hands and
followed by many friends, one more of God's heroes was carried to his grave,
leaving the memory of his fidelity and greatness as a heritage to his surviving
comrades and friends.

  Alfred Foland, elected to till the unexpired term of P. P. Bentley, was born
at Cherry Valley, N. Y., Aug. 8, 1844, and while completing his education at the
academy at that place he enlisted as private in Co. H, 76 N. Y. V., and was
mustered into service at Cherry Valley Jan. 6. 1862, going from here to Albany
and arriving at Washington in March. He was as brave a soldier as ever
shouldered a gun, serving with great courage and devotion to duty with his
regiment on every bloody battle field from Rappahannock Station to the surrender
of Lee at Appomatox, engaging in twenty-six hard fought battles. Read the
history of this famous regiment at South Mountain, Autietam, Fredericksburg and
the last desperate charge at Chancellorsville; read it at Gettysburg or in the
Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Coal Harbor and Petersburg and you have the record of
Comrade Foland. Always first with his regiment, enduring its hardships on the
weary march and on the bloody battle field and entitled to its honors. Enlisting
as private, promoted to Corporal, Sargeat and was discharged from this regiment
as First Sargeant at Culpeper Jan. 6, 1864. He had in the meantime enlisted Jon.
1, 1864, as First Sargeant in Co. C, 147 N. Y. V., receiving a slight wound at
the battle of Hatche's Run, the first battle in which he had participated with
this regiment. June 1 was transferred to the 91st N. Y. V. Discharged near
Washington Jan. 26, 1865, by reason of being rendered supernumary by the
consolidation of the 147th and 91st. Returned to Worcester and went on to a
farm. In 1886 engaged in the marble business and in 1889 went into the feed,
flour and grain business. Was charter member of Post and upon its organization
was elected Quartermaster, serving three months, when he resigned and was
elected Commander in 1879 to serve during the unexpired term of P. P. Bently,
who had resigned. His administration was such as to receive the hearty approval
of its members, and he was again elected Commander to serve during 1882.

  Charles Childs, born at Worcester Nov. 13, 1843. Attending the common schools
and afterwards found employment as a clerk. He enlisted Oct. 9, 1861, in Co. I,
51 Reg. N. Y. V. January 7, 1862, left Annapolis on board the troop ship Lancer
with his regiment for Roanoke Island, under Gen. A. E. Burnside. The
transportation furnished by the Government was inadequate for the number of
troops in the expedition, necessitating the crowding of the men, the 51st being
placed in the hold of the ship and for four weeks confined where fresh air was
unknown, without cooked food, the rations being simply hard tack and coffee and
water in kerosene barrels to drink. Here the germs of disease which undoubtedly
terminated his life were laid. He left the ship to take part in the battle of
Roanoke Island Feb. 14, 1862, where he helped to win for his regiment the
soubrequet by which it was ever known—the fighting 51st. March 14 he was again
on the bloody battle field at Newbern, where every third man or officer was
either killed or wounded, his company losing Capt. Johnson and First Lieut.
Allen and Sargeant Cyrus Powers, with a score of brave men. With his regiment at
Cedar Mountain, Kelly's Ford, White Sulpher Springs and up the Rapahannock, for
three weeks almost constantly under fire, culminating in the second battle of
Bull Run, in the retreat upon Washington, the march through Maryland to meet
Gen. Lee at the battle of South Mountain, where he left the ambulance to join in
the fight, and on the march to Antietam, unable to walk he rode in the
ambulance, though sick, he refused to leave the regiment until Lee was driven
back south of the Potomac. At the battle of Antietam he was again found in the
front of his regiment, all day under fire, late in the afternoon crossing the
stone bridge in that brilliant charge made by the second brigade and 9th army
corps, for two long hours holding the ground, thus gained in the face of a large
force of the enemy, without a single round of amunition in the cartridge boxes,
before the amunition train could be got up. Here closed his splendid military
record. Health entirely broken down he was sent to Anapolis hospital, Md., and
from there discharged and brought home by his father, as it was believed at
that. time he was to die. After a struggle of more than two years he so far
recovered as to be able to engage to some extent in business persuits. He became
an active member of Johnson Post and served as Commander during the year 1884
and at the time of his death was Adjutant. Loved as a soldier by all his
comrades, he will be sincerely mourned. Of all who enlisted in the defense of
his country none were more brave or patriotic. Comrades who survive, for one of
our number, taps have sounded. Let us cherish while life shall last his memory,
and pray that should our country again need defenders her loving sons may
emulate his virtues.

  Perrin Waterman, born at Decatur Aug. 20, 1836. After receiving a common
school education went on a farm and at the age of 16 years learned the painters
trade. Enlisted as a private in Co. G, 121st Reg. N. Y. V., July 25, 1862.
Engaged at the battle of Salem Church and under fire at Gettysburg. Soon after
was detailed to the horse battery 2nd division U. S. Artilery to letter their
wagons. Returned to regiment and detailed to division headquarters to letter
tents and wagon trains. Joined regiment for the campaign of 1864. Was wounded at
the battle of the Wilderness and sent to Fairfax Seminary hospital. Soon after
granted a furlough for 30 days, returning to regiment in the Valley in July. Was
here detailed to drive the ambulance, and carried Gen. Russell's body, who was
killed at Winchester, to Harper's Ferry, Remained here until war closed, being
discharged at Hall's Hill, Va., with the regiment. Returned to Decatur and
finally to Worcester. Joined Johnson Post in 1869. Was elected Commander for
1885, at which time there was some talk of disbanding the Post but through his
efforts the Post had regained its former standing. Living six miles from the
place of meeting he was absent but once during his term of office.

  Henry J. Goodrich, born at Worcester July 14, 1842. Educated at the district
schools and located on a farnu Like many of the sons of Otsego, he left the plow
to serve his country, enlisting as private in Co. I, 121st N. Y. V., and
mustered into the service at Herkimer, N. Y., going to Washington and thence to
Fort Lincoln, participating in the battle of South Mountain, and after battle of
Antietam picked up the wounded. Going to Fredericksburg was sent to hospital at
Berlin and from Berlin to Harper's Ferry and to Judiciary Square hospital at
Washington and discharged on account of general disability. Is charter member of
Johnson Post and served as Officer of Day for two years and elected Commander to
serve during the year 1889.

  Served as Poor Master of the town of Worcester for two years.

  Hiram Mereness, born in the town of Roseboom, Otsego Co., his parents moving
when he was a lad to Seward, N. Y. Attended the district school, going to
Norwich in 1860, where he completed his education and enlisted Sept. 24, 1862 as
a private in Co. I, 152nd N. Y. V., and mustered into the service at Herkimer
Oct. 9. Ordered to Chain Bridge, defense of Washington, doing guard duty while
Early was raiding Pennsylvania. Sent to New York to hospital in July, 1863,
thence to Brandy Station and from here to convalescent camp at Cumberland, Va.
In October joined regiment near Brandy Station. Dec. 1863, crossed the
Rappahannock and engaged in the battle at Miles Run, Wilderness, Spotsylvania,
Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Deep Bottom, Lookout Mountain, North Anna, before
Petersburg and at Reams Station. He was a brave soldier and is entitled to the
honors of his regiment. Discharged July 26, 1865 and returned to Worcester.
Joined Johnson Post and elected Commander for 1890. In the spring of 1865
removed to Decatur, where he is now residing with his family—wife and son
William aged 25 and an adopted daughter aged 19.

  William H. Leonard, born at Roxbury, Delaware Co., in 1835. Attended common
schools, completing his education at the academy. Commenced the study of
medicine and in 1854 graduated as a physician and surgeon. Enlisted Sept. 28,
1861 and mustered Oct. 9, 1861, as 2nd Lieut. in Co. I, 51st N. Y. V., and
detailed for duty as acting assistant surgeon, and March 28, 1862, was
commissioned assistant surgeon and in November of the same year was made surgeon
of the regiment. There is not a brave man who served with the 51st Regiment that
does not remember with as much gratitude and admiration the noble consecration
to duty and its faithful performance by Dr. Wm. H. Leonard, the surgeon of the
regiment, as he does, the most brilliant and dashing act of personal bravery.
Returned to Worcester in 1863. Is a charter member and for one term surgeon of
Johnson Post, a prominent Mason, member of Baptist church, an honored citizen
and a respected neighbor.

  Harrison Pettie, the present Commander of Post, was born at Westford, Otsego
Co., April 29, 1841. Was educated at the common schools at that place. Leaving
school he worked at the carpenter's trade and enlisted Oct. 1, 1861, as a
private in Co. K, 76th N. Y. V., and mustered in at Cherry Valley in October,
going to the front at once, engaging in the battles of Chancellorsville and
Fredericksburg. He was wounded at the battle of Chancellorsville and sent to
Douglas hospital, Washington and soon after sent to Central Park hospital. He
never fully recovered from the effects of his injuries and was discharged for
general disability Dec. 19, 1863. For two years after his discharge he was
obliged to use crutches. Went west in December, 1864. In 1868 returned to
Westford and removed to Worcester and joined Johnson Post in 1886. He was a good
soldier and it was with regret that he was obliged to leave the service. He had
six brothers in the army. One Rufus was killed at the battle of Roenoke and
George killed at Gettysburg. He served as Senior Vice for several terms and was
elected Commander to serve during 1892. He is a painstaking officer, and,
although just commencing upon his term, his administration is meeting with the
approval of its members and through his energy it is safe to say the Roster at
the close of his term will show an encreased membership. While west he held the
offices of Justice of the Peace and Deputy Sheriff of Stotts Co., Minn. Is of a
quiet and reserved disposition, a true friend and neighbor.

  Seth M. Flint was born at Berne, Albany Co., N. Y., Oct. 7, 1846, and while
attending school at that place (when only fifteen years old) he decided to join
the army. Leaving school, friends and parents, walked to Albany, twenty miles,
to enlist. He had given the matter much thought and contrary to the wishes and
advice of friends (owing to his age) he decided to go. Fearing that there might
be some objections to his going to the front on the part of his parents, he
enlisted under the assumed name of Charles M. Seaver. The young hero was not
mistaken for anxious friends had scanned the Recruiting Station closely, but in
vain, for the enlistment of Seth M. Flint. Had it not been for this precaution,
on his part, he would have been obliged to return with his parents. He enlisted
July, 11, 1862, in Albany in the regular cavelry and after two month's drill at
Carlisle, Pa., Barracks, was assigned to Co. H, 5th U. S. Cav., and served about
one year as private, participating with the regiment in eighteen battles. The
winter of 1862 and 1863 was a severe one and being almost constantly on duty, in
the field and on the picket lines, exposed to severe weather without shelter, he
contracted rheumatism. June, 1863, was sent to Alexandria, Va., for treatment,
and not fully recovering he was allowed his choice, a discharge from the service
or appointment to Bugler. Choosing the latter he returned to the regiment in
September. Was subsequently assigned to Co. F, same regiment as Buglar, in which
capacity he served until '64, when he was ordered to report to headquarters,
Armies of the United States, as escort Bugler on Gen. Grant's staff from
Culpeper, 1864, until the surrender of Gen. Lee at Appomattox April 9, 1865, and
June 11 received his discharge from the service, having served three years.
July, 1865, he entered the employ of Moore, Wilstach & Baldwin, publishers of
the life of Abraham Lincoln, and in Feb'y, 1867, married Miss Kate M. Gifford,
the accomplished daughter of Abraham Gifford, and engaged iu farming in
Rensselaerville, N. Y. In the year '69 he embarked in the mercantile business in
same town, continuing the business until 1879, when he associated with him a
former clerk, Mr. C. E. Taylor, and removed to Worcester, and under the firm
name of Flint & Taylor, engaged in the clothing and furnishing business. They
have since added a manufacturing branch to the business, and their merchant
tailoring, as well as ready made work, has a wide and favorable reputation in
Otsego and adjoining counties. Joined Johnson Post, Department of N. Y. G. A. R.
Chosen Senior Vice Commander, and elected Commander to serve during the years
1886 and '87. His administration was such as to enhance the reputation of the
post in the department, and he was again elected Commander for 1891. The
soldiers monument fund society was organized during his administration. He also
served on the Department staff during Gen. J. I. Sayles' administration in 1887.
Is a member of Oak Hill Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 425, Greene Co., N. Y., always
taking a lively interest in all that pertains to the welfare of the village of
Worcester, and the advancement of good citizenship and American loyalty. He now
resides with his estimable wife on Main St., Worcester, N. Y., one son, Abram
G., residing in Fitchburg, Mass. The youngest son, Little Frankie, a bright lad
of seven years, was laid away in the beautiful Maple Grove Cemetery, December 1884.

  James Kniskern, born at Seward Valley, Schoharie Co., Aug. 23, 1840, and
enlisted at Seward Sept. 1862. Mustered in at Albany, Oct. 9. Ordered to the
front at Antietam, participating in the battles of Fredericksburg,
Chancllorsville, Snicker's Gap, twice through Bull Run and Gettysburg. After the
battle of Gettysburg, sent to convey wounded soldiers to Camp hospital. Camp
breaking up rejoined his regiment and sent to Mt. Pleasant hospital tn Aug.
1863, and in January, 1864, sent to Bedlow Island, New York, then to
distribution camp, Alexandria, and soon after was transferred to the Veteran
Reserve Corps at Langley to look after Mosby, remaining here until the surrender
of Lee and the assassination of Lincoln, April 25. Discharged Jan. 5, 1865, at
Washington, returned to Seward and to farming. In 1871 located at Cherry Valley
and joined the Upton Post. Moved to Worcester in 1890, and joined the Johnson
Post by transfer card from Upton Post, and is now serving his second term as
Officer of the Guard.

  Judson Goodenough, born Sept. 2, 1838, at Jefferson, Schoharie Co., N. Y.
After receiving a common school education went on a farm. In the fall of 1860
commenced to work at the carpenter's trade. Enlisted Sept. 8, 1864, as a recruit
for Co. B, 91st N. Y. V. Joined his regiment at Fort Henry, Baltimore. Feb'y,
1865, ordered to City Point, near Petersburg. Engaged in battle of South Side
Rail Road, Five Forks and following Lee until he surrendered at Appomattox.
After surrender of Lee marched to Richmond, thence to Farmville, where they
received news of Lincoln's assassination. Going from Farmville to Arlington
Heights and discharged June 10, 1865. Returned to Jefferson and removed to
Worcester village in 1881 and in the spring of 1892 purchased a farm at Tuscan,
one mile from the village of Worcester, where he has built a handsome residence,
and is now residing with his family, consisting of wife and an accomplished
daughter aged 21, now teaching school in the town of Worcester, N. Y.

  John H. Groat, born at Worcester, N. Y. Enlisted as a recruit in Co. C, 3d N.
Y. V. Joined regiment at Folly Island. Participated in battle in front of
Petersburg, Cold Harbor, near White House landing and Chapin's Farm. Sent to
hospital just before battle of Fort Fisher. Discharged June 10, 1865. Joined
Johnson Post in the fall of 1891. He is now residing at East Worcester, N. Y.

  Elijah B. Putnam, born at Root, Montgomery Co., Mch. 1, 1846. Went to Decatur
when 10 years old. Enlisted in Aug. 1864. Mustered in at Norwich. Sent to
Brooklyn and assigned to duty on the gun boat Kensington. Sailed for Beaufort,
N. C. Transferred to the gun boat, Quaker City, with the North Atlantic
Blockading Squadron. Engaged in the battle at Fort Fisher and afterwards went to
Fort Monroe with wounded soldiers; thence to Mexico to the mouth of the Riogrand
River, where they got three prizes, he receiving $46.64 prize money. Returned to
New Orleans and discharged May 12, 1865. Is charter member of Post.

  C. O. Waterman was born at Worcester in March, 1847, and was educated at the
district schools. One bright Sabbath morning in August, 1864, he started for
church, but controled by a patriotic desire to serve his country, he went to
Oneonta and enlisted as a private in the 5th N. Y. Indipendant Battery Aug. 7.
Was mustered into the service at Norwich and ordered to New York, thence to
Heart's Island, joining the command in the Shanandoah Valley. Was with his
battery, participating in its engagements and marches (though sick, refusing to
go to the hospital) until they were discharged July 6, 1865. Returned to
Worcester and went to Nebraska in 1874, returned to Worcester in 1881 and since
then engaged in the grocery business. He Joined E. D. Farmer Post at Oneonta in
1870, and by transfer card from that post, joined Johnson Post in 1883, and has
served as Quartermaster and adjutant of the post. He is a member of the Masonic
Lodge, F. & A. M., of Schenevus, and a rrspected citizen of Worcester, N. Y.

  John Lovejoy, born at Cherry Valley May 10, 1829.  Educated at the common
schools and went on to a farm* Moved to Decatur in 1859. Enlisted at Albany as
private in Co. D, 10th N. Y. H. A. Mustered at Albany June 3, 1862, and ordered
to Heart's Island, thence to Boliver Heights, Va., down the river to Berrvville
Pike and guarding wagon trains from there to Washington and crossed the Potomac
to Alexandria and took transport to City Point, thence to Bermuda Hundred doing
guard duty, to rebel lines at James Landing, remaining two months, when they
drove the rebels through Petersburg. Discharged at Sacket Harbor, returned to
Worcester, and joined Johnson Post as charter member and has served as Officer
of the Guard.

  Charles W. Smith was born in Germany. Coming to America when 3 years old and
going on to a farm at St. Johnsville, Montgomery Co., N. Y., thence to Little
Falls, Learned the butcher business and' afterwards locating at Cooperstown, and
enlisted as private in Co. £>, 152 N. Y. V. Sept, 25, 1862, mustered at Mohawk
and ordered to Camp Marshall, remained here until spring of 1863. His record is
that of his regiment, going up the James river to White House Landing and
wounded at the battle of the Wilderness. Discharged at Albany and returned to
Cooperstown, moving to Richmondville, then back to Cooperstown, thence to Beaver
Meadow, Chenango Co., to Oneonta, then to Rockwell Mills and locating at
Worcester and opening a butcher shop in 1890. Joined Johnson Post, elected
Sergeant and is at present Junior Vice Commander.

  D. S. Smith, Born at Catskill June 30, 1843. Enlisted in Co. H, 144 as
private, and mustered in as Corporal at Delhi, N. Y., remained with the regiment
until they arrived at Hilton Head, when he was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant
and assigned to a company in the 103d Regiment, U. S. C. T., Col. Woodford
commanding. Was acting Quartermaster of post at Fort Rudeski and assistant
commisary of substance. Discharged at Fort Rudeski, and mustered out at
Savannah, Ga. After discharge located at Worcester, where he has since resided,
his business being that of commercial traveler. In 1887 he received the
nomination of County Clerk, of Otsego Co., on the Republican ticket.

  Orlando Spurbeck, born at Richmondville, where he attended the district
school, enlisting Aug. 23, 1862, as private in Co. G, 134th N. Y. V. Mustered
into the U. S. service at New York; thence to the front. Was sick at Arlington
Heights. With restored health he sought his regiment and was always on duty
until wounded at the battle of Gettysburg in July, 1863, receiving three gun
shot wounds, one in the right wrist, one in the left arm, requiring a resection
of four inches, and one in the left leg below the knee. Sent to Jarvis hospital,
where he contracted small pox. Sent to Marine Barricks, Baltimore and
transferred to David's Island, New York, sent to Gen. Butler's Headquarters,
Army of the James, as dispatch bearer and was again wounded in left hip at
Welden Rail Road, the ball still remaining in the thigh. Sent to David's Island,
New York, for treatment and discharged in June, 1865. He was a model soldier and
one of those who can truly say "I have participated in a conflict, having no
paralell since the world began." Joining the army full of life and vigor, he
returns to his form r home in broken health, with the proud satisfaction that
'in the hour of his country's need, he had responded, did splendid service and
made untold sacrificies, that his country might live.

  Daniel Kaple was born at Decatur, Otsego Co., April 8, 1864. Received a common
school education, and learned the carriage maker's trade. Enlisted as a recruit
for Co. D, 10th N. Y. H. A., April 9th 1864. Joined the regiment at Hart's
Island. In July ordered to Fortress Monroe aboard transports to Boliver Heights
to Winchester, to front of Petersburg, near Bermuda Hundred, participating in
the battle in front of Petersburg. During a charge at Bermuda Hundred, the 2d of
April, at daybreak, he was, with three others of his company, taken prisoners
and sent to Libby Prison, remaining until the morning of the day Richmond was
surrendered, taking the prisoners with them and kept until the 9th of April. Lee
surrendering they were released, joined regiment and discharged at Rome, June 9,
1865. Returned to Decatur and joined Post in 1880. Has served as chaplain of same.

  M. D. Bentley was born Dec. 19, 1834, in the town of Westford, Otsego Co., and
educated at the common schools and went on a farm. He enlisted in Co. D, 3d N.
Y. C. under Capt. Brown, but was rejected by reason of poor sight. Enlisted the
second time, was accepted and mustered in at Norwich, N. Y., Aug. 29, 1864 as a
private in Co. E, 1st N. Y. Eng. Joined his company at Point of Rocks, Va.,
crossed the James and participated in the two day's fight in front of Richmond
Sept. 28th and 29th. The regiment was in camp near here for one month at work in
the canal near James Landing, and other work on the Dredge boats; then to City
Point building levees, boarding on the Canal boats, going from here to Hatche's
Run, to Farmville and then to Appomattox, where they remained until the
surrender of Lee. Was on the field at Antietam, then back to Manchester and
mustered out. Returned to Worcester and joined Johnson Post in 1887.

  Charles Wilsey, born at Worcester in Oct. 1843. Received a common school
education and enlisted as private in Co. I, 121st N. Y. V. Wounded at Salam
Heights May 3, 1863, the ball passing through the right wrist at the joint. Sent
to Mt. Pleasant hospital, remaining one year, when he was discharged. Returned
to Worcester and went on a farm. Joined Johnson Post as charter member and has
served as Junior Vice Commander. He is now residing at Schenevus, N. Y., in the
employ of Markham & Reynolds.

  A. D. Phillips, born at Harpersfield May 22, 1841. At-tended school at South
Worcester, and enlisted Aug. 30, 1862 in Co. F, 152 N. Y. V. Taken sick at the
siege of Suffolk, sent to Mt. Pleasant hospital. Joined regiment at New York in
June. He was a good soldier, his record being that of his regiment. After his
discharge he returned to Worcester. Joined Johnson Post in 1890, and is now
Sargeant of the post.

  Simeon Welch, born in Schoharie Co., October, 1820. After leaving school,
drove stage for 16 years, went on a farm. Enlisted Nov. 16, 1861 as private in
Co. I, 51st N. Y. V. Mustered at New York, went to Annapolis, Md., Dec. 25, took
vessel and engaged in the battle of Ronoke Island, on Feb'y 7, 1862; thence to
Newbern City, N. C, engaged in battle and capture of Newbern; thence up to
Culpeper Court House, and to second Bull Run, Aug. 27 and 29, and through
Washington on the way to Antietam. Taken sick at Antietam, sent to Harwood tent
hospital and transferred to Germantown Hospital, Philadelphia, and discharged
Jan. 12, 1863, by reason of general disibility.   Returned to Worcester and
joined Post in 1890.

  Daniel Sullivan, born at Roseboom, in August, 1830. His father and mother died
when he was a lad. He was bound out and experienced all the hard knocks which
usually are the result of an experience of this kind. He attended the common
school at Oswego- When 19, years old left Oswego and attended school two years,
learned the harness trade. Enlisted at South Valley Sept. 6, 1862, in Co. I,
152nd N. Y. V., as corporal. June 9, 1863, was detached as chief sadler of the
Quartermaster Department under Geo. S. Dodge. Discharged July 13, 1865. In
April, 1872, removed to East Worcester and embarked in the harness business. He
is an honored citizen and of most excellent moral habits, a social companion of
a quiet and reserved disposition. It is a satisfaction to give testimony of his
worthiness. Joined post in 1887 and has held the office of Senior Vice Commander.

  Perry Tripp was born at Otsego June 15, 1841, and enlisted as recruit for Co.
D, 17th Penn. Cav., March 29, 1864. Was mustered in to the U. S. service at
Troy, Bradford Co., Pa., going to Aquia Creek and joined the regiment in the
Wilderness, participating in the battle of the Wilderness, including the seven
day's fight; thence to Pamunkey River, below Petersburg, and back to Petersburg
to re-enforce Sheridan in the Shanandoah Valley. Was wounded twice at the
battle, of Shepherdsville, Aug. 18, while charging on a wagon train, and sent to
hospital at Winchester. Remained here until Sept. 18, and sent to Richmond as a
prisoner, Oct. 8th was paroled and sent to Annapolis, Md., thence to Sandy Hook
to dismounted camp. Was ordered Feb'y 29 with Sheridan to Petersburg, engaging
in battle at Five Forks. Was taken prisoner, sent to Petersburg and back to
Annapolis again, remaining here until discharged from the service. Returned to
Worcester and in 1884 joined Johnson Post, and has served for one year as Junior
Vice Commander.

  Parmer Diefendorf was born at Middlefield July 4, 1842. His parents moving to
Richmond when he was six years old. Attended the district schools and afterward
learned the wagon making trade. He enlisted in August, 1864 as a recruit for Co.
L, 3d N. Y. C. Joined the regiment at Bermuda Hundred, going to Mount Zion
church and thence to Deep Bottom. His record is that of his regiment, until they
were dischagred. A brave soldier, engaging in all the battles, marches and
skirmishes, in which they were engaged from the time of his enlistment. Returned
to East Worcester and joined Post in 1884, where he is now residing with his
wife and three children.

  I. S. Atkins was born in Schoharie Co., Jan. 3, 1837, going to Worcester when
9 years old. Educated at the Draper Institute, Westford, and accepted a position
as clerk. Enlisted in August, 1864. Was mustered in to the service at Brooklyn,
N. Y., and assigned to the steamer Malvern, flag ship, in the North Atlantic,
Blockading Squadron, under Admiral Porter. He did active service up and down the
James river. Engaged in battle at Fort Fisher, then up the James to Washington,
N. C., and at the capture of Richmond. Discharged in June, 1865. Returned to
Worcester and soon after went to Indiana, where he resided for ten years.
Returned to Worcester and engaged in the furniture business for two years and in
1891 went in to the hardware business. Is a charter member and was for three
years Adjutant of Johnson Post.

  Daniel Ives, born at Stanford, Dutches Co., July 29, 1829. Moved to Otsego
Co., when a boy and in 1845 to Broome Co. and in 1859 to Smithfield, Pa.
Enlisted Oct. 1862, as private in Co. D, 16th Penn. Cavalry. Mustered into the
service at Harrisburg Nov. 2. Engaging in the battles of his regiment until
wounded and sent to hospital near Alexandria. Discharged Dec. 1865, at Elmira.
In 1869 went to Union and in 1875 took up his residence at Binghamton and joined
Watrous Post, No. 30, at that place. Went to Bainbridge in 1890 and removed in
1892 to Worcester. Always taking a lively interest in the G. A. R. and expects
soon to become a member of Johnson Post at Worcester.

  Aaron L. Putnam, born at Middlefleld, Otsego Co., N. Y., in October, 1838. Was
educated at the Hartwick Seminary, and enlisted Sept. 15, 1862, as private in
Co. C. 152nd N. Y. V., and mustered into the service at Herkimer, N. Y. Was
wounded at Weldon Rail Road June 22, 1864, and went to Finley Hospital,
Washington, and promoted to Corporal. Remained here, where he was detailed to
work in the carpenter shop until he was discharged June 14, 1865. Returned to
South Valley and worked at the carpenter and joiner's trade until spring of
1867, went to Altona, Knox Co., Ill. Returned in September, 1889, to South
Valley and in October, 1890, moved to Worcester, where he is now residing with
his wife.

  William H. Mallery, born in the town of Maryland, Feb. 20, 1844. Enlisted at
Norwich Sept. 1, 1861, as a recruit for Co. E, 1st N. Y. Eng. Joined his company
on Bermuda Front in the spring of 1865. Left Bermuda Front and went to Hatch
Island, and after surrender of Lee marched back through Richmond to Petersburg,
where the regiment built the Mayo bridge. Mustered out of the service at
Richmond July 2, 1865. Returned to Maryland and embarked in the bee business. He
has at the present writing more than 600 swarms of bees. Joined the post in
1880, always taking a lively interets in its welfare.

  John K. Tyler was born at Westford, Otsego Co., N. Y., on the 6th day of
March, 1843, and was educated at the common schools. After leaving school he
taught one year, when he enlisted. Aug. 7, 1862, as a private in Co. D. 121 N.
Y. V., and mustereed into the U. S. service at Mohawk, and promoted to Sergeant,
and for bravery at the battle of Cedar Creek was again promoted to First
Sergeant. He was one of four men selected to go ahead of the regiment as scouts
on their way to Petersburg, and before daylight on the 3d day of April, 1865, he
was in the city. The venerable Gen. Upton remarked, (refering to Tyler) "that is
a small man but it is hard to kill him." He was discharged at Halls Hill June
25, 1865. Returned to Westford and embarked in the general mercantile business,
three years after going into the insurance business, taking up his residence in
the village of Worcester in 1888. In giving the services of the many brave
soldiers, who fought with the "Onesters," the marches, skirmishes and battles
have been written and will become familiar to those who peruse the pages of this
volume. The record of the 121st is the record of Comrade Tyler (he being away
from his regiment but eleven days on a furlough) during his term of enlistment.
There are none who will forget the splendid service rendered by the brave men of
the 121st Reg. N. Y. V. He was a charter member of Brown Post, Scherevus, N. Y.,
and elected commander for one year. Taking a transfer card joined Johnson Post,
No. 25, Worcester and served as Adjutant one year and is at present writing
Sergeant Major. Since the war he has won marked distinction and wide renoun, as
one of most versatile and ready of the patriotic poetic writers of the present
day. Many brave comrades have been inspired and their loyal impulses quickened
by the production of his pen. We have taken the liberty to reproduce one of his
poems of special interest to those of the 121st.

  Ingraham P. Smith, ton at New Brunswick, Canada. When six years old located at
East Worcester. Attended common school and enlisted at Middlefield Aug. 8, 1862,
in Co. G, 121st N. Y. V. During the mud march was taken with bilious fever and
sent to Finley Hospital, Washington. The following May was put on special duty
as guard at the hospital. September, 1863, sent to Convalescent camp near
Alexandria. Was through the campaign in the Wilderness and wounded in the charge
at Spotsylvania while on top of the rebel breast works, and sent to Armory
Square hospital, Washington; thence to West Philadelphia hospital, granted
fifteen day's furlough and returned to hospital. When Early threatened
Washington, every man able to do garrison duty was ordered via boat to
Washington. Sent from here to distribution camp; on duty in the Quartermaster
Department until Oct. 1, 1864. Rejoined his regiment at Cedar Creek. After his
discharge he returned to Stratford, Fulton Co., and located at East Worcester in
1871. He engaged in the battles at Hampton Pass and in front of Petersburg
before going to the hospital.

OFFICERS OF JOHNSON POST.

Harrison Pettie        Commander.
Judson Goodenough      Senior Vice-Commander.
Shas. W. Smith         Junior Vice-Commander.
J. H. Goodrich         Adjutant.
Albert Foland          Quartermaster.
Perrin Waterman        Chaplain.
                       Surgeon
Ransom Denoyle         Officer of the Day.
James Kniskern         Officer of the Guard.
A D. Phillips          Quartermaster Sergeant.
J. K. Tyler            Sergeant Major.

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PAST COMMANDERS.
P. P. Bently        Albert Foland       Charles P. Childs
W. L. Knapp         Perria Waterman     S. M. Flint
JaY H. Goodrich     Hiram Mereness      Frank McConnick

LIST OF MEMBERS.

Atkins, I. S. Steamer Malvern,      U. S. N.
Bentley, B. B.                      D, 3d N. Y. C.
Bentley, M. D.                      E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Bert, John                          E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
Burnside, William                   Unknown.
Cain, George C.                     I, 51 N. Y.
Cepperly, David,                    L, 3d N. Y. C.
Cheesbro, Ovid                      D, 3d N. Y C.
Dutcher, W.                         F, 16 N. Y. H. A.
Dana, John K.                       D, 3d N. Y. C.
Diefendorf, Parmer                  L, 3d N. Y. C.
Denoyles, Ransom                    5th N. Y. Ind. Bat.
Freeman, James                      F, 177 N Y.
Flint, S. M.                        H, 5th U. S. Cav.
Foland, A.                          H, 76, C, 147 N. Y.
Fisk, Fred W.                       8th N. Y. Bat.
Goodrich, Jay                       I, 121 N. Y.
Goodenough, Judson                  B, 92 N. Y.
Groat, John H.                      C, 3d N. Y. C.
Hiighes, Sylvester                  3d N. Y. C.
Hallock, Alphens                    Unknown.
Jsycor, Adelbert                    I, 121 N. Y.
Kniskern, James                     Unknown.
Knapp, W. L.                        D, 3d N. Y. C.
Lovejoy, John                       D, 10 M. Y. H. A.
Lovejoy, Allen,                     G, 121 N. Y.
Leonard, YV. H.,                    I, 51 N. Y.
Mann, Geo. S.,                      G, 124 N. Y.
Mallery, W. H.,                     E, 1st N. Y. Eng.
McCormick, Frank                    I, 152 N. Y.
Manning, Richard                    Unknown.
Putman, Elijah                      U. S. Navy.
Pitcher, Tobias                     L, 3d N. Y. C.
Pettie, Harrison                    K, 76 N. Y.
Phillips, A. D.                     F, 152 N. Y.
Rowell, G. W.                       G, 141 Ill.
Robinson, James W.                  B. 7th N. Y. S. G.
Sellew, George                      C, 7th Conn.
Smith, Jerry                        I, 51 N. Y.
Smith, I. P.                        G, 121 N. Y.
Strait, Peter J.                    C, 44 N. Y.
Sullivan, David E.                  I, 152 N. Y.
Spnrbeck, Orlando                   G, 134 N. Y.
Smith, D. S.                        H, 144 N. Y.
Stimpson, James                     Unknown.
Tyler, J. K.                        G, 121 N. Y.
Timbrook, William                   C, 144 N. Y.
Timbrook, Jerry                     B, 2d N. Y. C.
Tripp, Perry                        D, 17 Pa. Cav.
Weyman, Bennett                     B, 101 N. Y.
Waterman, C. O.                     5th N. Y. Ind. Bat.
Waterman, Edwin R.                  3d N. Y. L. A.
Waterman, Perrin                    G, 121 N. Y.
Wright, Geo. B.                     G, 48 Wis.
Wilsey, Chas.                       G, 121 N. Y.


IN MEMORIAM.

Childs, C. P.         I, 51 N. Y.
Sullivan, Wheeler     D, 152 N. Y.

GRAVES DECORATED BY JOHNSON POST, NO. 25.
WAR OF 1861—1865.

Agan, Micheal P. 
Bates, Wm. 
Bruce, Wm. 
Childs, Chas. P. 
Esmay, Jerome
Griggs, Wm.
Houghton, Clinton
Jackson, Wm. 
McLanghlen, Gen. N. B.
Monroe, Alfred,
Nizbeth, Tunis
Pearsons, Wm. H. 
Queal, Wm. S. 
Sullivan, Wheeler
Tabor, John
Wright, Edgar K.
Wieting, John C., Jr.
Borne, Guilford
Brown, Ezra
Bushnell, David P.
Cushing, Chas. H.
Fields, Randolph
Grant, Seth H.
Hartwell, Richard I. 
Knapp, George H. 
Markham, G. H. 
Morehouse, Joseph
Pearsons, Irving M.
Queal, Capt. Paul A.
Smith, Morton D.
Sullivan, John L. 
Waterman, Silas
Wright, Lieut. Orange
Wilson, Simon,

MEXICAN WAR. 
Capt. Leslie Chase.

WAR OF 1812. 
Biglow, Cyrus 
Caryl, John 
Davis, Lorane 
Griswold, Wickham 
Childs, Samuel
Crippen, Philip
Dickenson, Wm.
Harington, Jacob H.
Race, Benjamin
Williams, William
Waterman, Roswell
Wright, Orange

REVOLUTION, 1776.
Dickenson, Seth
Dickenson, Francis
Davis, Joseph
Green, Silas
Hartwell, Solomon
Hartwell, Samuel
Queal, William M.
Stevens, Henry
Waterman, John

TRIBUTE TO THE "ONESTERS."
BY JOHN K. TYLER.

When men sought the life of our nation
  And Rebels their work had begun 
There formed on the banks of the Mohawk
  That Regiment—"One twenty one." 
There were men of all trades and professions,
  There were "Big Joe" and Tim Dacy, too;
The people all cheered and they shouted
  When the boys marched away in their blue.

Brave men to the front were now rushing
  As streams going out from the fountain, 
And in one short month we received
  Our baptismal fire at South Mountain. 
Although we were not schooled as soldiers,
  We never had learned how to run; 
And ours was a record of glory
  When led by brave COL. UPTON.


Additional Comments:

Extracted from:

Grand Army of the Republic

HISTORY OF THE ORDER IN THE U. S. BY COUNTIES.

Otsego County Posts

Department of New York

Including a complete record of Soldiers surviving and buried in the County, with
Company and Regiment,

TOGETHER WITH
Valuable Statistics & Miscellaneous Matter.


COMPILED BY D. A. ELLIS.

PRESS OF HISTORICAL PUBLISHING CO.
1892.



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