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Sergt. Foster Garrison, son of William and Harriet H. (Updyke) Garrison, both deceased, was born in Jackson township, Tioga county, Pa., Nov. 30, 1835; he was living in Wells township, Bradford county, Pa., when he enlisted Sept. 10, 1862, at Troy, Bradford county, Pa., at the age of 27 years as a private in Co. D, 16th Pa. V. C., being promoted to Sergt. In 1863 he was in a hospital at Alexandria, Va. about two weeks with injuries from a fall off a horse; March 1864, at Warrenton Junction, Va., he was detailed as a clerk in Commissary Dept. about 18 months. In March, 1865 he was furloughed for thirty days in front of Petersburg, Va.; he took part in the battles of Whitehouse Landing, Sulphur Springs, Reams Station, and considerable scouting, skirmishing, guard and garrison duty, receiving an honorable discharge June 17, 1865 at Lynchburg, Va.; he had two brothers in the service; Ransom E., a member of Co D, 16th Pa. V. C., and William a member of Co. D, 16th Pa. V. C. Comrade Garrison was married June 8, 1870, in Wells township, Bradford county, Pa. to Melvina H. Queal, born May 7, 1844, in South Creek township, Bradford County, Pa. She was a daughter of Robert and Sarah (Gordon) Queal, deceased. Three children were born to this marriage, Herman D., Henry F., and Emmet B. By a former marriage to Charlotte R Pellet he had two children, Ottie C. who died in 1863 and George E. Comrade Garrison has been twp. commissioner of Wells township, Bradford County , Pa., for six years and twp. auditor for two terms of three years each in the same county, he belongs to Mansfield Post 48, he is by occupation a farmer and may be addressed at Elk Run, Pa. (Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen, 1895, p. XXCIV) . (from database Sullivan-Rutland Genealogy Project of Joyce M. Tice)
Presidents, Soldiers, & Statewmen p. XCI- John M. Hall, a son of Asel and Achsa (Pate) Hall, both deceased, was born in Addison,`N.Y., Jan. 30, 1831. By his first wife, Maria Perry, he had these children, Frenk S., Sarah E., Mary Emaline, and Reuben. By his second wife, Sarah Whipple, whom he married Dec. 16, 1880, in LeRoy, Bradford Co., Pa., he has three children, George, Rena M., and Reba G.; his second wife was born Oct. 2, 1842, in LeRoy, Bradford Co., Pa., a daughter of George and Sarah (Stratton) Whipple, the former of whom is yet living. Comrade Hall went in to the service at the age of 33 years at Troy, Bradford Co., Pa., Feb. 25, 1864; he was enrolled as a private in Co. C. 7th Pa. V. C. In the fall of 1864 he was slightly injured in the field by the fall of a horse, The same fall he was taken prisoner at Columbia, Tenn., and was taken to Cababa prison, where he was confined seven months; was then paroled and sent to Vicksburg, Miss. and transferred to Annapolis, Md.; he was employed during most of his enlistment on scouting, skirmishing expeditions, and guard and garrison duty; he was honorably discharged June 23, 1865, at Camp Parole, Annapolis, Md.; his father served in the War of 1812; his grandfather, Moses Hall, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War; he had three brothers in the late service; Henry, William and Charles, all in Pa. Regts.; the former was wounded in service. A brother of his wife, Johnathan S., served in a Pa. Regt., during the late war. Comrade Hall is a member of Capt. E. R. Backer Post 616, he has been tax collector of Rutland township, was by occupation a carpenter up to and after the close of the war until failing health compelled him to retire; he is at present engaged in farming with post office address at Rutland, Pa. (Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen, 1895, p. XCI) Above says that Maria is mother of first five including Reuben. He is only 8 months old in 1870 census and Sarah is already wife. Must have married immediately after Maria's death. (from database Sullivan-Rutland Genealogy Project of Joyce M. Tice)
Adam Hart was born in Lawrenceville, Pa., July 30, 1823, and was the son of John and Ruth Luddington Hart, both of whom have passed away; he was married May 5, 1865, at Rutland, Pa., to Lydia M. VanZile, who was born at that place; her father, Daniel VanZile, is still living,but her mother, Prudence Moore is dead. No children have been born to this marriage. By a former marriage to Eva Deibler he had two children, Amos D. and Julia A. Comrade Hart enlisted Oct. 16, 1862, at Harrisburg, Pa., at the age of 39 years; he was enrolled as a private in Co A, 171st Pa. V. I., as a private soldier. In Dec., 1862 he was sick and in Co Qtrs. as Suffolk, Va., with general debility about two months; he took part in the battle of Newbern, but most of his time was on scouting, skirmishing, guard and garrision duty; he was honorably discharged Aug. 9, 1863, at Harrisburg, Pa. A brother B. C. Hart, served in the Mexican War from Pennsylvania and in the War of the Rebellion. A brother of his wife, James VanZile also served in the late$war from Pennsylvania, as did also a brother of his first wife. Obed Deibler. Mrs. Lydia M. Hart's$first husband, William F. Hart, (by whom she had two children, Daniel O. and James E.) served in Co A, 14th U.S. Inf., and died in service Aug. 16, 1863, the result of sunstroke. Samuel and Henry Hart, brothers of deceased, served in the war. Comrade Hart is a member in good standing of Gen. Mansfield Post 48, he is by occupation a farmer and his post office address in Mansfield, Pa. (Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen, 1895, p. XCI) See other Harts on adjoining pages (from database Sullivan-Rutland Genealogy Project of Joyce M. Tice)
William Harvey, son of Isaac and Sarah (Jewell) Harvey, the former living (1894) the latter deceased, was born March 12, 1845, in Delaware county, N.Y., coming to Tioga county, Pa. in 1851. May 1, 1869, he married at Mansfield, Pa., Hannah Welch who was born March 3, 1847, in Sullivan township.; her father Hiram Welch is still living (1894) but her mother, Philena Dike , is deceased. To this marriage the following children have been born; Vivon L., Claud W., Paul V., Blanch A., and Pearl J. Comrade Harvey enlisted Sept. 12, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pa., as a private in Co H, 106th Pa. V. I. Sept. 17, 1862, he was in hospital at Harper's Ferry, Va., about one month with typhoid fever. Feb. 16th, 1863, he was honorably discharged at Alexandria, Va., on surgeon's certificate of disability, and reenlisted Sept., the year following at Avon, N.Y., in Co K, 15th N.Y. Eng. With the exception of the battle of Ball's Bluff, Va., his services consisted of scouting, skirmishing, guard and garrison duty. July 1865 he was granted a final honorable discharge at Elmira, N.Y. His father, Isaac N., was a member of 188th Pa. V. I., and was wounded in service. He had five brothers in the war, John N. and George W. (see book for regiments), Edwin A. and James D. Another brother, James D. was wounded in service. His wife's brother, Samuel Welch, served in Co C, 50th, N.Y. Eng. Comrade Harvey has been school director and treasurer of the school board of Sullivan township, he is by occupation a farmer and may be addressed at Mainesburg, Pa. (Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen, 1895, p. XCVIII) (from database Sullivan-Rutland Genealogy Project of Joyce M. Tice)
Charles B. Hulslander was born in Sullivan township, Tioga county, Pa., June 19, 1847, and was a son of Peter and Amanda Soper Hulslander, neither of whom are (sic) living. He married Nov. 21, 1869, in Sullivan township, Tioga county, Pa. Janette Ferguson, born in Colombia township, Bradford county, Pa., a daughter of Uriah and Sallie Watkins Ferguson. both living (1894). Seven children have blessed this marriage, Thomas B., Harry P., Burt W., Morton B., Nellie, Vera and Fannie. Comrade Hulslander was living in Sullivan township, Tioga county, Pa., at the breaking out of the war, and enlisted at the age of 17 years from Troy, Bradford county, Pa., Aug. 25, 1864, in Co A, 207th Pa. V. I., 2d Brig., 3rd Div., 9th A. C. as a private. In December, 1864, he was in hospital at Point of Rocks, Va., about six weeks with fever and ague. He fought at Bermuda Hundred Hatcher's Run, Charge on Fort Steedman, final assault on the lines at Petersburg, and was honorably discharged May 31, 1865, at Alexandria, Va. His grandfather, Jacob Hulslander, was a soldier in the War of 1812. He had two brothers in the late war, George F., in Co A, 207th Pa. V. I., and Co C 51st Pa. V. I.; and William in Co C, 50th N.Y. Eng., died March 1865 of army exposures. Comrade Hulslander is a member of Capt. Backer Post 616 at Roseville, Pa.; he is by occupation a farmer and may be addressed at Sylvania, Bradford Co., Pa. (Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen, 1895, p. CXII) (Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen, 1895, p. XCVIII) (from database Sullivan-Rutland Genealogy Project of Joyce M. Tice)
Alexander Keeney was born July 27, 1833 in Keeneyville, Middlebury Twp, Tioga County, PA to Elijah and Lucy McArthur Keeney. Alexander was a farmer living in Terrytown when he married Rebecca Sible White on January 1, 1856. Alexander and Rebecca had four children. They were Philander (1857-?); Susie A. (1859-1894); Ezra (1862-1949); and Lucy Almira (1866-1895). Alexander enlisted in the 141st PVI at Wyalusing. He mustered in initially as a wagoner in Co A, 141st PVI. The 141st was in the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 3rd Corps. Alexander fought with the 141st at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg before being wounded at the latter battle.
At Gettysburg, Alexander was wounded during the 141st's action in the Peach Orchard July 2, 1863. Alexander was wounded in the left arm, the ball entering from behind, about 4" below the shoulder joint. The ball traveled through the humerus bone, shattering it, and exited in front of the axilla muscle. Alexander was then wounded a second time in the left side at his beltline. He was able to remove the second ball as his belt slowed the momentum down. Two of Alexander's comrades then pulled him to safety behind the rocks of Devil's Den.
Alexander was admitted to the Gettysburg General Hospital on August 3, 1863. On October 2, 1863, Alexander was transferred to South Street Hospital in Philadelphia. Surgery was performed on his left arm to remove a portion of the shattered humerus. The surgeons removed three inches of the bone, which caused his left arm to be 1 ½" to 2 " shorter than his right. The exit wound scar was four inches long and an inch wide. Alexander was discharged from active service on a surgeon's certificate on February 27, 1864. On August 31, 1864, Alexander was transferred to Co G, 10th Veteran Reserve Corps. He spent the remainder of his military career doing guard duty at camps around Washington, DC. Alexander was discharged on December 5, 1864 from Camp Fry in Washington, DC.
Alexander's wound prohibited him from performing manual labor for the remainder of his life. The arm caused him great distresses the remainder of his life and he lived on his Civil War pension for the remainder of his life. Alexander died October 21, 1921 in New Albany. He is buried in Bethel Cemetery in Sullivan County.
Martin Moore was born July 7, 1805 in Bradford County, Pa. and settled in Tioga county in 1816; the son of Eliakim and Betsey Eggleston Moore, both deceased, and married in Sullivan township, September 10, 1821, Almira Rumsey, born February, 1805, in that township, of parents Jeremiah and Asenath Doud Rumsey,m neither of whom are living. Their children are Jeremiah, Carolus F., Seymour D., Amiriam, Emily and Mary. Mr. Moore entered the service at 55 years of age, enlisting from Sullivan township, November 7, 1861, as a private in Co B. 101st Pa. V. I. 2d Div., 10th A. C. In February of next year he was given a furlough of 60 days, at Harrisburg, Pa.; was wounded in June, at Seven Pines, Va., by a shell striking the top of his head, and was sent to the hospital at Providence, Rhode Island remaining about two months; October 22, 1862, he received an honorable discharge at the hospital in Washington, D. C. having fought in the Siege of Yorktown, Williamsburg. Martinsburg, and Seven Pines. Three sons were in the Union Army, Jeremiah and Seymour D....and Carollus S.... Seymour was wounded and captured while in the service. Mr. Moore's father was in the U. S. Army during the War of 1812; and the father of Mrs. Moore fought in the Continental Army in the Revolution. Comrade Moore has now retired from business, belongs to Geo. Cook Post 315, and his post office address is Antrim, Tioga County, Pa. (Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen, 1895, p. CXII) (from database Sullivan-Rutland Genealogy Project of Joyce M. Tice)
Martin V. Mudge was born April 23, 1838 in Tioga county, Pa., and was a son of Cornish and Caroline Squires Mudge; the former only of whom is living. He married in Sullivan township..., Jan 1, 1860 Laura Welch who was born November 17, 1841; her parents, both deceased were Daniel and Lura Ayers Welch. Four children have been born to this marriage, Lura C., Cornish L., Gilbert C., and Daniel A. Comrade Mudge enlisted when the call for 75,000 troops, April 30, 1861, for three months as a private, but was never assigned. His term expiring he was honorably discharged May 20, 1861, at Harrisburg, Pa. reenlisting October 16, 1862 in Co A, 171st Pa. V. I., and was sent home as a common school teacher. He enlisted for a third term in the summer of 1863 at Tioga, Pa., in Co M... and served in the battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Bethesda Church, the engagements around Richmond and the final assault on the lines of Petersburg. He was honorably discharged at Camp Cadwaller, Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 5, 1866. He was detailed to carry mail from Petersburg to Richmond and served in this way for one month; he was also detailed to pick up and arrest disloyal persons in and around Petersburg and Richmond; his grandfather, Aaron Squires served in the War of 1812. A brother, Steven Mudge, served in Co B..., was taken prisoner April 20, 1864 at Plymouth , N. C. and was confined in Andersonville, Ga. ten months. A brother of his wife, Gilbert served in Co A... Comrade Mudge is a farmer by occupation with post office address at East Charleston, Pa. (Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen, 1895, p. CXIII)
One writer on Mudge history talks of the two sons of Cornish; Martin who always talked about the Civil War and Steve, who would never talk about the Civil War. Steve had been taken prisoner and came back almost dead. (from database Sullivan-Rutland Genealogy Project of Joyce M. Tice)
Russell Niles, the son of Rodney and Emily Hotchkiss Niles, both deceased, was born March 20, 1831 in Tioga, Tioga county, Pa. By his first wife, Delphia Bartlett, who died December 22, 1882, he had the following children, Ed, Fred, Nathan, Floyd, Wilson, Laura, and Verne. Comrade Niles was again married December 24, 1884 at Mansfield, Pa. t Adaline Rarick who was born in Richmond township, Tioga County, Pa. to parents L. D. and Lydia Bryant Rarick. Three children have been born to them, Ida, Russell, and Emma. Comrade Niles enlisted October 16, 1862, at Harrisburg, Pa. at the age of 38 years as a private in Co C... His services consisted of scouting, skirmishing, guard and garrison duties. In July 1863 he was in hospital at Fortress Monroe, Va., about one month with camp fever and chronic diarrhea, receiving an honorable discharge at Harrisburg, Pa. August 8, 1863; his grandfather, Harris Hotchkiss served i the war with Great Britain and was taken prisoner; he drew a pension for services therein rendered. A brother, John B. served in Co C... Comrade Niles is a charter member of Etz Post 401, he is by trade a carpenter and his post office address is Painter Run, Pa. (Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen, 1895, p. CLXVII) (from database Sullivan-Rutland Genealogy Project of Joyce M. Tice)
George E. Orvis was born in Sullivan township, Tioga county, Pa. February 4, 1837, a son of Elezer and Celestia Rich Orvis, both deceased; he married Nancy Rose, September 1876 in Sullivan township ... She was born in that township February 1851, a daughter of Russell B. Rose living and Jane Morgan, deceased. They have had four children, Jay H., George R., Esther and Jane. Comrade Orvis enlisted October 16, 1862, at Wellsboro, Pa., joining Company C 171st Pa V.I. as a private. In May, 1863, at Little Washington, N. C. and Philadelphia, Pa., he was in hospitals three months with typhoid fever; his services consisted of skirmishing, scouting, guard and garrison duty he was honorably discharged at Harrisburg, Pa., August 16, 1863. Comrade Orvis is now owner and living on the farm in Sullivan township,... that was originally opened up by his grandfather who was one of the first settlers of that place, and he may be addressed at Sullivan, Pa. (Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen, 1895, p. CLXVII) (from database Sullivan-Rutland Genealogy Project of Joyce M. Tice)
See page CLXX of Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen, 1895, Hardesty for biographical sketch of this Civil War veteran.
Wm. R. Packard, A son of J. G. and Minerva Hyde Packard, both deceased, was born Aug. 4, 1841 in Schuyler county, N.Y. He married Oct 16, 1866 in Sullivan township, this county, Alice M. Phillips, who was born March 23, 1844, a daughter of Leonard and Nancy Knight Phillips, deceased. Three children have blessed this marriage, John T., Edith and Alice M. Comrade Packard was engaged in farming when he entered the Union service at the age of 22 years. He was enrolled Feb. 24, 1864 as a private in Co. E, 13th N, Y. H. A., 18th. C., afterwards consolidated with 6th N.Y.H.A. and called Co. K. July 20, 1864 he was taken to hospital at Fort Ringgold, Va., where he was treated a short time with rheumatism and diarrhea, Oct 1864 he was detailed at Scott Creek, Va., on special duty; was again detailed at same place during presidential election in Nov. 1864; again in the spring of 1865 and again at Norfolk Va., July 4, 1865. He took part in the battle of Plymouth, N.C., and was honorably discharged Aug 24, 1865, at Fort Kearney, near Washington D.C; his paternal grandfather served in the Rev. war and drew a land warrant; an uncle, Uriah Coy was a U.S. soldier n the War of 1812. Roy and Lee, nephews od our subject, both served in the late war and died in service. A cousin of his wife, Waldo Van Valin, was a Capt. in the late war. Another cousin, Oliver Van Valin, served as an officer in the late war, and cousins Harley H., Albert, James M., Neomiah, and Otis F. Packard served in the late war. Comrade Packard is a member of General Mansfield Post 48, he is by occupation a farmer and his address is Mansfield Pa. (from database Sullivan-Rutland Genealogy Project of Joyce M. Tice)
Capt. Homer J. Ripley was a resident of Richmond township ,...,and just of age when he enlisted, Aug. 27, 1862, from Mainesburg, Pa., as a private in Co F, 2d Bat., 14th.... He was successively promoted to Sergt., Com. Sergt. (Bats. 1st and 2d), Lieut., and Capt.; was in the hospitals at Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, Pa., two months during 1863, with malarial fever, and was furloughed for ten days in Sept. from the latter city; he fought at Chancellorville, but the balance of his service consisted of scouting, skirmishing, guard and garrison duty; he was transferred in Arizona Ter., March 21, 1866, to Co D, 32d U. S. Inf., from promotion to Lieut in 1865, to date of Captain's commission in Sept. 1867, and resigned from the service in Indian Ter., Jan. 1, 1871. Three brothers were also i the army; Hobart in Co H... now a resident of Aikinville, Morgan county, Mo.; Ezra Co B..., captured April 20, 1864, at Plymouth N.C., was held at Andersonville, Ga., 11 months, and is now living in Camden, Oneida county, N.Y., and Volney, Co K... captured in front of Petersburg, April 1. 1865, who may be addressed at Mansfield, Tioga county, Pa. Capt. Ripley was born Dec. 8, 1839, in Richmond, Pa., the son of Philip S and Lorena Webster Ripley, the former living, the latter deceased. Nov. 1, 1869, at Troy, Bradford county, Pa., he married Adalena Rumsey, the daughter of Aaron and Orilla Fairchild Rumsey, the former dead, the latter yet living. Capt. Ripley was P.M. at Mainesburg,... from 1881 to 1884; is now Register and Recorder of Tioga county (1893); belongs to Gen. Mansfield Post 48, and may be addressed at Wellsboro, Tioga county, Pa. (Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen, 1895, p. CXXCVI) (from database Sullivan-Rutland Genealogy Project of Joyce M. Tice)
Volney Ripley is a son of P. S. Ripley living and Lorena Webster deceased, and was born in Richmond, Tioga Co., Pa. Oct. 5, 1843. Jan. 9, 1866 he married Ameda Rumsey at Mansfield, Pa. , and they have had two children, Maud A. and Adaline M. Mrs. Ripley was born in Sullivan ... May 8, 1846, and was a daughter of Aaron Rumsey dead, and Orilla Fairchild living. Mrs. Ripley is an active worker in Gen. Mansfield W. R. C., 6, Dept. of Pa., stationed at Mansfield, Pa. Comrade Ripley enlisted from Mansfield, Pa., Sept. 12, 1864, at the age of 21 years as a private in Co K ... He was captured March 31, 1865 at White Oak Road, Va., was robbed and paroled and sent to Annapolis, Md., where on April 10, 1865, he was furloughed for thirty days; he took part in the Weldon Raid, White Oak Roads, Va., and considerable scouting, skirmishing, guard and garrison duty; he was honorably discharged from service at Annapolis, Md. May 29, 1965; he had three brothers in the late war, Hobart in Co H..., Homer J. in Co F..., and Ezra in Co B..., was captured April 20, 1864 at Plymouth, S.C. Comrade Ripley is a member of Gen. Mansfield Post 48, in which he is J. V. C., he has been school director of Richmond township... and is at present engaged in farming near Mansfield, Pa., at which place he may be addressed. (Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen, 1895, p. CXXCVII) (from database Sullivan-Rutland Genealogy Project of Joyce M. Tice)
Clymena S. RUMSEY
Obituary:Death of an Old Army Nurse - Clymenia Rumsey, who was for many years a resident of Jackson Township, died in the county poor-house last Wednesday at an advanced age. During the Civil War Miss Rumsey was a faithful nurse in the field, and she rendered efficient service for a long period. It seems that her work was never recognized by the government, and she lived in poverty. About eight months ago she was brought here as one of the wards of the county. Some women in this borough, who remembered her patriotic work, had been endeavoring to secure her admission to a home, but had not been successful up to the time of her death. The remains were taken to Mainesburg for interment.
Almon Sheardown
Sheardown - Almon Sheardown, Surgeon,wounded 12/10/62 with the 107th Regiment died from wounds in TIOGA PA/20/1863.His sister Jane Esther Sheardown,4/10/1817,Covert,NY DOD 9/17/1880 TIOGA PA married Wm.. Keeney Mitchell,from that line I descend by their dau. Mina Ruby {Ruby is a Kinney-Lamb name] Mitchell my grt. grandmother.Almons bros.. Samuel and John M. were also Surgeons their other sister Susan mar.Christopher H. Boyce. From Rolande Elliott
Union Township Soldiers - Canton Sentinel- Friday, April 8, 1904
Aug. 26, 1861 was a memorable date in the little township of Union, when 15 young men of this community enlisted in the army and took the train for Washington. They were the first to go from that locality. Among the number were seven brothers, Samuel, John, William, Frank, David, Charles, and James Irwin.
The others in the gallant little band were Darwin Terry - Giles M. Coons - James A. DeCoursey - Thomas Doud - Robert King - William Myers - George Stratton - Thomas Wester.
In all, 100 men went to the front from Union township. Of this number only twenty returned. Of the original 15 patriots one Darius (Darwin) Terry now lives in Elmira.
The little band formed part of the 106th Regiment PA Volunteers. Of the original 15 some were killed, some died in Andersonville, and some died from wounds. (Submitted by Barb Conrad)
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