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Son of George and Betsey (Derrick)Graham, both now deceased, was born Jan. 10, 1832, at Uton Creek, N.Y. He enlisted Sept. 1, 1864, at the age of 30 at Lawrenceville, Pa., in Co. H, 207th Pa. V.I., 2d Brig., 3d Div., 9th A.C., as a private; he was wounded March 25, 1865, in the charge on Ft. Steedman by gunshot in left thigh; he was in hospital at City Point, Washington, D.C., one month for wound and April 30, following, was granted a furlough of thirty days; he took active part in the engagements of Bermuda Hundred and Charge on Ft. Steedman, receiving an honorable discharge June 6, 1865, at Harrisburg, Pa. A brother of Comrade Graham's wife, Van Buren Dean, served in the late war in a N.Y. Regt. His father, George Graham served in the War of 1812 and was a pensioner of that service; his wife's grandfather, Daniel Williams also served in the War of 1812. Comrade Graham was married March 20, 1854, in Poney Hollow, N.Y., to mary J. Williams, who was born at Poney Hollow, N.Y., Apr. 6, 1832, of parents, James and Betsey (Williams) Williams, now deceased. Three children have been born to this marriage, Fannie, Emma and Mary. Comrade Graham belongs to Phil. Holland Post 357, he is by occupation a farmer and may be addressed at Lawrenceville, Pa. 

Was born March 26, 1847, in Covington, Tioga county, Pa., and was a son of Thomas Graves, living, and Samantha (Howe), deceased; he was united in marriage to Maggie A. Doud, Dec. 24, 1871, in Covington, Pa. She was a daughter of Alvah and Electa (Rumsey) Doud, dec., and died Jan. 15, 1890. Three children were born to this marriage, harry D., Fritz K. and Nellie E. who died Aug. 5, 1890. Comrade Graves enlisted in the Union service at the early age of 15 and one-half years, Nov. 13, 1862, at Philadelphia, Pa.: he was enrolled as a private in Bat. G, 3d Pa. H.A., 3d Brig., 1st Div., 18th A.C. May 16, 1864, he was wounded at Drewry's bluff by gunshot in left thigh; for this wound he was treated in hospitals at Hampton, Va., David's Island and Satterlee hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., for seven months. In July, 1864, he was furloughed for thirty days and reported to Satterlee hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., at end of time. April 1, 1864, he was transferred at Fortress Monroe, Va., to Co. E, 188th Pa. V.I., and was promoted to Sergt. While in active service he took part in the battles of Proctor's Creek, Siege of Suffolk, Ft. Darling, Drewry's Bluff, and scouting, skirmishing, guard and garrison duty;he was honorably discharged Nov. 13, 1865, at Lynchburg, Va., at expiration of term of enlistment; his great-grandfather, Christian Huntington, served in the Revolutionary war; was a pensioner of that service and lived to the advanced age of 100 years; his grandfather, Josiah Graves, served in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812; his father, Thomas Graves, served in 187th Pa. V.I., and was wounded at Mine Explosion at Petersburg, Va., July 30, 1864. A brother of his wife, Lafayette Doud, served in 14th U.S. Inf. Comrade Graves is a member of Corp. C.W. Deming Post, 476, in which he served as commander four terms; he also belongs to Encampment 105, U.V.L., Wellsboro, Pa.; he is editor and publisher of a newspaper in Millerton, Pa., and may be addressed at that place. 

Entered the service at 38 years of age from Farmington twp., Tioga county, Pa., Sept. 18, 1861, as Serg't - later promoted to 1st Serg't and 2d Lieut. - of Co. H, 45th Pa. V.I., 3d Brig., 2d Div., 9th A.C. At Camp Dick Robinson, Ky., March 18, 1863, he was discharged from his first enlistment, immediately re-enlisting in his old command as 2d Lieut.; during Jan., 1864, was sick with fever and chronic diarrhea, and was given a thirty day furlough from Harrisburg, Pa., March 4, of the same year; failing to regain his lost health he tendered his resignation, and was honorably discharged at Washington, D.C. July 7, 1864; his battle list includes James Island, June 10 and 16, 1862, South Mt., Antietam, Fredericksburg, Siege of Vicksburg, Jackson, Lenoir Station, Campbell Station, and Siege of Knoxville. A brother, Quartus D., served in the same command; as did also a brother of Mrs. Greenfield, James R. Soule, killed at Cold Harbor, June 3, 1864; Raymond P. and Omar H. Soule, also brothers, served in 2d Pa. V. Cav., the former starved to death at Andersonville; a fourth brother, Wm. L. R. Soule, was a Gov't employee in an Eng. Corps, was taken sick, sent home, and died. Mr. Greenfield's paternal grandfather, Caleb Greenfield, was awarded a land warrant for his services in the War of 1812. Lieut. Greenfield was born at Dryden, Tompkins Co., N.Y., Feb. 18, 1826, the son of Stephen J. and Cornelia (Sabin) Greenfield, both dead. Settling in Tioga county, Pa., in 1857, he married ten years later, Mar. 10, at Farmington, that county, Kate Eliza Soule, born at Middlebury, Pa., Dec. 19, 1840, the daughter of Elisha and Pollie (Colgrove) Soule, both deceased. They have one daughter - Maud C. Mrs. Greenfield's first husband, George W. Tremain, served in Co. H. 45th Pa. Vol Inf., was captured in Front of Petersburg, Va., July 30, 1864, held at Danville, Va., rebel prison pen and died at Annapolis, Md., Feb. 24, 1865, from prison exposures. Comrade J. D. Greenfield, died at his home near Keeneyville, Tioga county, Pa., March 10, 1894. Lieut. Greenfield belonged to Alfred Toles Post, 320, and was a farmer. The family address is Kenneyville, Pa. 

Was born in Union township, Tioga county, Pa., Sept. 10, 1838 and entered the service of his country at Harrisburg, Pa., June, 1863 at the age of 25 years as a private in Co. C, 30thPa. V. Militia Inf. At expiration of his first enlistment he was honorably discharged July 26, 1863, at Harrisburg, Pa., and did not re-enlist until Jan. 17, 1865, when he joined Co. F, 22d Ia. V.I., at Iowa City, Iowa. He took active part in all the engagements of his command, including Carlisle, Pa., and was granted a final honorable discharge from service July 25, 1865, at Savannah, Ga., the war having come to a close. Four brothers took part in the late war, Wm. In Co. H, 2d Pa. H.A., J. Franklin in Co. C, 106th Pa. V.I., Geo. And Martin; the latter two died in service. Comrade Gruver's parents, Joseph and Margaret (Newell) Grouver, are dead; he was married in Carpenter, Lycoming county, Pa., March 31, 1876, to Electa McNett who was born in Union township, Tioga county, Pa., in 1846, and who passed away in July, 1884, leaving one child, Naman R. Her parents, Eli and Olive (Newell) McNett, are also deceased. Comrade Gruver is at present engaged in farming near Carpenter, Pa., where he may be addressed. 

A son of David and Elenore (Runion) Hakes, both now deceased, was born in Columbia, Bradford county, Pa., May 11, 1831, and settled in Tioga Counta, Pa., in 1841; he was living in Richmond township, this county, at the itme of his enlistment from Mansfield, Pa., Feb. 29,1864, as a private in Co. G, 45th Pa. V.I., 3d Brig., 2d Div., 9th A.C. July 20,1864 at Mine Explosion, Petersburg, Va., he was taken prisoner; he was confined in Danville and Libby prisons about seven months, was then paroled and sent to Annapolis, Md. March 1, 1865, he was furloughed for thirty days; this was extended for another sixty and he returned to command at expiration of time; he fought at the Wildernesw, Spottsylvania C.H., North Anna River, Cold Harbor, Siege of Petersburg and Mine Explosion, receiving an honorable discharge July 15, 1865, at harrisburg, Pa. A brother of his wife, William Bixby, served in the late war, a member of Co. G, 45th Pa. V.I., and died in service. Comrade Hakes was married Feb. 4, 1856, at Wellsboro, Pa., to Martha Bixby, who was born in Masonville, N.Y., May 29, 1839; her parents, Ezra and Maria (Bradford) Bixby, are deceased. They have had five children, Alice M., Elenore, J., Effie C., Edith A. and Fred L. Comrade Hakes if by occupation a farmer whit post-office address at Mansfield, Pa. 

John M., 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, Frank S., Sarah E., mary Emaline and Reuben. By his second wife, Sarah Whipple, who he married Dec. 16, 1880, in LeRoy, Bradford Co., Pa., he has three children, Geo., 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 still living. Comrade Hall went into the service at the age of 33 years at Troy, Bradford county, 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 field by the fall of a horse. The same fall he was taken prisoner at Columbia, Tenn., and was taken to Cahaba 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. 

Was born March 1, 1829, in Lodi, Seneca county, N.Y.; his father, Robert Hall, now deceased, was a soldier in the War of 1812 and participated in the battle of Baltimore, Md.; his mother, whose maiden name was Huldah English is also dead; he settled in Tioga county, Pa., in 1858, having previously married in Lodi, N.Y., Dec., 1853, Sarah M. Utter. She was born July 30, 1832, in Lodi, Seneca county, N.Y., of parents, Joseph and Elizabeth (Printiss) Utter, neither of whom are living. Four children have blessed this marriage, Algernon W., Charles W., A. Eugene and Harriet M. Comrade Hall was living in Mainesburg, Tioga county, Pa., and was 33 years of age when he enlisted Oct. 16, 1862, as Capt. Of Co. C, 171st Pa. V.I., 18th A.C., he was confined in hospital, March, 1863 at Newbern, N.C., about four weeks with lung trouble; his services consisted of scouting, skirmishing, guard and garrison duty and he was honorably discharged Apr., 1863, at Newbern, N.C. Capt. Hall also served three years in N.Y. State Militia as Ord., Sergt. Of Co. D, 50th N.Y. State Militia. A brother, James E. Hall served in the late war in a N.Y. Regt. Comrade Hall has been school director and councilman of Mainesburg, Tioga county, Pa., he is S.V.C. of Gen. Mansfield Post, 48, is by occupation a carriage painter and may be addressed at Mansfield, Pennsylvania. 

Son of Truman and Elvira (Seely) Hamblin, now deceased, was born in Brookfield Township, Tioga county, Pa., Sept. 29, 1836, and was still living there at the time of his enlistment Oct. 16, 1862, at Harrisburg, Pa., in Co. A, 171st Pa. V.I., as a private; he was honorably discharged Aug. 13, 1863, at Harrisburg, Pa., at expiration of term and re-enlisted Aug. 25, ‘64, at that place in Co. D, 207th Pa. V.I. as Corp. Mar. 25, ‘65, at the charge on Ft. Steedman he received a gunshot wound in left leg; also some powder in his left eye; he was treated in quarters for injuries about two months; he participated in the battles of Bermuda Hundred, Hatcher's Run and Charge on Fort Steedman, receiving an honorable discharge May 31, 1865, at Harrisburg, Pa, his grandfather, Luman Seely was a soldier in the War of 1812. Comrade Hamblin was married June 11, 1854, at Troupsburg, Steuben Co., N.Y., to Anna M. Hunt, whose parents, George and Eliza (Coffin) Hunt, are deceased. She was born Aug. 3, 1838, in Brookfield township, Tioga county, Pa., and departed this life Feb. 26, 1894, leaving six children: Truman G., Jennie A., Willie, Cassie, Sarah D. and Anna T. Comrade Hamblin is a member of R.P. Babcock Post 258, Westfield, Pa., he is at present engaged in farming with post-office address at Sylvester, Pa. 

Son of Ebenezer Hammond, who served in the War of 1812, and Sally (Hartman) Hammond, both deceased, was born in Warren county, N.Y., Aug. 1, 1823, and settled in Tioga county, Pa., in 1847. July 1862, he responded to his country's call for help, enlisting from Minesburg, Pa., as Capt. Of Co. A, 136th Pa. V.I., 1st Brig., 3d Div., 1st A.C. In Dec., 1862, he was in hospitals at Windville Point, Va., and Washington, D.C., suffering with liver complaint about two months. Sept. of same year his entire company was assigned to guard Benning's Bridge on East Branch of the Potomac about six weeks; he also took active part in the battle of Fredericksburg Dec. 13, 1862, and was honorably discharged at Washington, D.C., Feb. 27, 1863, at expiration of term; he had a brother, Norman, who served in Co. H, 45th Pa. V.I., who died in 1862 in service. May 22, 1848, Comrade Hammond married at Franklin, Bradford Co., Pa., Betsey Crayton, born in Delaware county, N.Y., Nov. 5, 1823; her father, William Crayton, who served in the War of 1812, and was a pensioner of said service, is deceased, as is also her mother, Lydia (Stone). Fur children were the result of this marriage, Helen S., Emeline, Ravo K. and Glen W. Comrade Hammond has been school director, supervisor of highways of Middlebury township this county, he has retired from a business life and his address is Crooked Creek, Tioga Co., Pa. 

Daniel, a son of Frederick and Eva (Fiech) Harer, who are now deceased, was born May 10, 1840, in Liberty township, Tioga county, Pa.; he was married in Blossburg, Pa., Nov. 30, 1865, to Elizabeth Messner who was born in Liberty township, Tioga county, Pa., July 12, 1848; her parents, Jacob and Antona (Youn) Messmer are dead. Seven children have been born to this marriage, Warren L., Archie T., Carrie M., Elery E., Lee L., Edith and Ammon. Comrade Harer was by occupation a farmer at the time of his enlistment Jan. 20, 1862, at the age of 21 years as a private in Co. G, 58th Pa. V.I., 1st Brig., 1st Div., 18th and 24th A.C., being promoted to Corp. later on. Sept., 1863, he was in hospital at Little Washington, N.C., about one month suffering with typhoid fever and ague; he was honorably discharged Jan. 1, 1864, at Little Washington, N.C., re-enlisting same day in same command; he was detailed at Little Washington, N.C., on provost duty about three months. In July, 1864 he was granted a furlough of thirty days reporting at Philadelphia, Pa., at the expiration of time; he participated in the engagements of Norfolk, Blackwater 2 engagements; Sandy Ridge, Gum Swamp, Pretzel's Creek, Little Washington, Bermuda Hundred, Cold Harbor, Petersburg June 16, 1864, Petersburg, June 30, 1864, Fair Oaks and Deep Bottom; at the latter battle Sept. 29, 1864, during the charge on Ft. Harrison, he seized the colors of his Regt., after the color bearer, Sergt. Hanson, had fallen, badly wounded, and bore them on and into the fort and delivered them to color guard when it came into the fort; a portion of the staff was shot away while he held the colors. He was honorably discharged Aug. 27, 1865, at Stanton, Va. A brother, Henry served in Co. K, 98th Pa. V.I., was taken sick and died at Arlington Heights, Va., on his way home after the war. Comrade Harer has been school director, he belongs to King Bros. Post, 288, at Liberty, Pa., he is a farmer and may be addressed at East Point, Pa. 

Is a son of Leonard Harer living, and Caroline (Miller) deceased, and was born in Liberty township, Tioga county, Pa., Oct. 1, 1844. Sarah Schambacher, who became his wife Jan. 31, 1870, in Liberty, Pa., was born in Liberty Township, Tioga Co., Pa., Jan. 22, 1852. She was the daughter of Leonard and Mary (Kirst) Schambacher, now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Harer have been blessed with five children, Olive C., Maud M., Matthew M., Kate E., and Hiram G. Comrade Harer was by occupation a farmer at the time of his enlistment June, 1863, at Liberty, Pa., at the age of 19 years as a private in Co. B, 28th Pa. V.I., under the emergency call and was honorably discharged at Harrisburg, Pa., the Aug. following; he re-enlisted March, 1864, at Liberty, Pa., in Co. B, 8th Pa. Cav. In Sept., 1864, he was sick and in hospital at City Point, Va., about six weeks with typhoid fever. Oct 1864, he was detailed at City Point, Va., to assist sanitary and christian commissioners about four months; he fought at Richmond Raid, defense of Richmond, Hanover C.H., Deep Bottom, Weldon R.R., Deep Bottom and numerous skirmishes, receiving a final honorable discharge Aug., 1865, at Harrisburg, Pa. A brother, John, served in the late war, a member of 98th Pa. V.I. Two brothers of his wife also served in the war, Jacob as 1st Lieut., and Charles in 106th Pa. V.I., was taken sick, died in service, and was brought home for interment. Comrade Harer is member of King Bros. Post, 288, he is engaged in farming and may be addressed at East Point, Pa. 

Son of Truman and Welthy (Blanis) Harrington, both now deceased, was born in Washington county, N.Y., Sept. 10, 1826, settling in Tioga county, Pa., in 1854; her married Dec. 23, 1849, Polly A. Dann, who was born in Luzerne county, Pa., Jan. 15,1831; her father, Philip Dann is dead, as is also her mother, Mary A. (Cure). Two children have been born to this marriage, Anson B. and John C. Comrade Harrington was by occupation a farmer at the time of his enlistment at the age of 35 years as a private in Co. D. 106th Pa. V.I., 8d Brig., 2d Div., 2d A.C., and was promoted to Q.M. In the fall of 1861 he was detailed several times to follow deserters and look for and seize contraband liquor. In My and June,1862, he lost his hearing through hardships and exposure during the Peninsular Campaign from which he has never recovered; he fought at Balls Bluff, Fair Oaks, May 31, June 1, 1862, Savage Station, Seven Pines, Glendale, White Oak Swamp, Frazier Farm, Malvern Hill and numerous skirmishes in front of Richmond; he was honorably discharged July 25, 1862, at Harrison's Landing. A brother, Henry, served in Co. D, 106th Pa. V.I., and was killed at the battle of the Wilderness. Four brothers of his wife were in the same service, Alpheus in 12th N.Y. Cav., died in hospital at Elmira, N.Y., in Apr., 1865; Anson died of consumption after the close of the war; George served in a N.Y. Cav. Regt., contracted consumption in the service and died of same several years after the war; and Orlando in Co. E, 106th Pa. V.I., was discharged to surgeon's certificate of disability after the battle of Antietam, in which he fought with his Regt., and died in March, 1863, of disease contracted in the service. Comrade Harrington served as J. of P. in Union township for ten years, he is a retired farmer and his address is Blossburg, Pa. 

Enlisted at Elmira, N.Y., Aug. 30, 1864, at 33 years of age as a private, later promoted to Corp., in Co. G, 52d N.Y.V.I., 3d Div., 2d A.C. March 29, 1865, he was wounded at Five Forks, Va., by a gunshot in left thigh, for which he remained in hospital at City Point, about six weeks, and was honorably discharged on the 20th of the following June. His battle ist includes, Ream's Station, Siege of Petersburg, South Side R.R., Hathcer's Run, and Five Forks. A brother of Mrs. Harris, John Hunt, served in Co. A, 194th N.Y.V.I. Comrade Harris is an Englishman, born June 25, 1831, the son of John and Rebecca (Packer) Harris, both deceased. He married in his native country, Aug., 1857, Sarah Hunt, also of English birth, born Feb. 14, 1833, the daughter of John and Mary (Wicks) Hunt, both passed away. Their children are Charles, Henry, Cora, Equie, and Eitha M. Comrade Harris settled in Tioga county, Pa., in 1873, were he now resides, at Stokesdale; he belongs to Geo. Cook Post, 315, and is a laborer. 

Was born in Lawrenceville, P., 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 Eve Dibler 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. At 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 garrison 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 wive Obed Dibler. 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 is Mansfield, Pa. 

A native of Liberty township, Tioga, Co., Pa., and a son of John F. and Hannah (Kelts) Hart, both now deceased, was born May 14, 1831, he was united in marriage to Rachel Springer, June 1, 1854, in Liberty township; his wife was a daughter of John and Susanna (Toot) Springer, both of whom are now deceased, and was born Feb. 21, 1834, in Liberty Township, Tioga Co., Pa. The children of this marriage are Lyman F. dec., Murry E. (married Hattie Mills), Charles C. (married Stella Jones), Perry J. who is a prominent Odd Fellow and Night of Golden Eagle, Sarah M. (married Orlando Quick), and Emery E. (married Bertha Casbeer). Comrade Hart's army dates from Oct., 1862, when, having been engaged in farming, he enlisted at Harrisburg, Pa., at the age of 31 years as a private in Co. A, 171st Pa. V.I., 18th A.C. Aug. 8, 1863, he was honorably discharged from first enlistment at Harrisburg, Pa., and he re-enlisted Feb. 20, 1865, at Harrisburg, Pa., in Co. C, 103d Pa. V.I.; he took active part in all the engagements and skirmishes of his regts. during his term of service including Newbern, N.C.; he was honorably discharged from service June 25, 1865, the war having come to a close, at Newbern, N.C.; he had two brothers in the late war, Henry in Co. G, 7th Pa. Cav., received a slight gunshot wound in right leg at Florence, Ala., also a severe injury by concussion while charging a Confederate battery; and George W., a member of Co. A, 171st Pa V.I., died Aug. 27, 1890, in Liberty twp., Tioga Co.,Pa. Aaron and Charles Springer, brothers of his wife served as civilian artisans with an Eng. Corps in the Army of the Tenn. Comrade Hart is at present engaged in farming and may be addressed at Nauvoo, Pa. 

Born in Liberty township, Tioga county , Pa., June 14, 1829, was a son of John F. and Hannah (Kelts), neither of whom are living. April 19, 1849, he was married in Liberty township, to Mary A. Springer who was also born in the above township, June 14, 1832; her parents, John and Susanna (Toot) Springer, have passed away. Their children are Sarah A., Archer, Lavina, Aaron, Lyman, Harriet, Flora, Franklin and Grace. Comrade Hart was by occupation a carpenter and joiner when he entered the service Feb. 2, 1864, at Liberty, Pa., when 35 years of age; he was enrolled as a privat in Co. G, 7th Pa.Civ., Army of Tenn., under Kilpatrick and Rosseau; he received a slight gunshot wound in right leg on Rosseau Raid; also concussion of the head while charging a battery blood issuing from his eares, from effects of which he will never recover. June, 1864 he was confined in hospital at Madison, Ind., about two months with measles and rheumatism; he was again in Brown hospital Dec., 1864, near Louisville, Hy., and from there to Camp Dennison, O., about one month with rheumatism; in Jan. 1865, he was granted a furlough for three months; he fought at Florence, Waterloo, McMinnville, Williamsport, and several skirmishes and minor engagements; he also took part in scouting and skirmishing duty; he was honorably discharged June 27, 1865, at Little York, Pa.; he had two brothers in the volunteer service, George W. in Co. A, 171st Pa. V.I., died Aug., 1890; and Chas. C. in Co. A, in 171st and 103d Pa. V.I. Aaron and George, brothrs of his wife, served in Eng. Corps with the Army of Tenn. Comrade Hart is by occupation a farmer, he has been supervisor and his address is Hartford, Pennsylvania. 

Son of Isaac and Sarah (Jewell) Harvey, the former living (1894) the latter deceased, was born March 12, 1845, in Delaware county, N.Y., moving to Tioga county, Pa., in 1851. May 1, 1869, he married at Mansfield, Pa., Hannah Welch who was born March 3, 1847, in Sullivan twp., Tioga county, Pa.; 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., aabout one month with typhoid fever. Feb. 16, 1863, he was honorably discharged at Alexandria, Va., on surgeon's certificate of disability, and re-enlisted 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. members of Co. C, 50th N.Y. Eng., Edwin A. of 188th Pa. V.I., and James D. in 23d Pa. V.I. Another brother, Isaac N. served in Co. A, 106th Pa. V.I., and 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 school board of Sullivan township, he is by occupation a farmer and may be addressed at Mainesburg, Pa. 

Born Nov. 17, 1835, in Colchester, Delaware county, N.Y., was a son of Nathaniel and Anna (Fuller) Hawk, neither of whom are living, he was married Feb. 19, 1858, in Colchester, N.Y., to Mary J. Bradley, who was a daughter of Elijah and Catherine M. (Williams) Bradley, now deceased, and born March 15, 1837, in Colchester, N.Y. To this marriage have been given five children, Ida A., Arthur E., Jay W., George H. and Edna L. Comrade Hawk enlisted Sept. 3, 1884, at Norwich, Chenango county, N.Y., as a private in Co. K, 144th N.Y. V.I. In Nov., 1864 he was confined for five months in hospital at Hilton Head, S.C., on account of typhoid fever, jaundice and chronic diarrhea; he was employed during his entire enlistment on scouting expeditions and general guard and garrison duty. June 25, 1865 at the close of the war, he was honorably discharged at Hilton Head, S.C. He had two brothers in the late service, James in a N.Y. Regt. was killed in service; and Hanford who also served in a N.Y. Regt. His wife also had three brothers in the late war, John W., in a N.Y. Regt., E.B., and Peter, both in N.Y. Regts. Comrade Hawk was a resident of Virginia, near Petersburg, from 1887 to 1890, engaged in farming and still follows that occupation in Asaph, Pa., which is his P.O. address. 

Enlisted when 29 years old Nov. 11, 1861, at Elmira, N.Y., joining Co. A, 86th N.Y.V.I. Jan. 31, 1862, he was in hospital at Georgetown, D.C., about three months with black measles, and in March he was furloughed at Washington, D.C., for thirty days which was extended twenty more and returned to command at expiration of same; his services consisted of scouting, skirmishing, guard and garrison duty and he was honorably discharged July 1, 1862, at Elmira, N.Y., on account of disability; his grandfather, Reuben Hawkins served in the Revolutionary war; his wife's grandfather, David Palmer served in the War of 1812 and was a pensioner of that service. A brother, Reuben Hawkins served in a Pa. Regt., and a half-brother, Obadiah Johnson, also served from Pa. An uncle, Nicholas Sliter served in the Union army of the late war in a Pa. Regt. Four brothers of his wife were soldiers in the late war, William H. Jones served from Pa., Charles in 85th N.Y.V.I., was captured and held at Andersonville, Lyman served from Pa., and John J. also served from Pa.; and was wounded in service. Comrade Hawkins was born at Watkins, Schuyler Co., N.Y., March 30, 1832, the son of Amos F. and Jane (Sliter) Hawkins, parents now deceased. June 20, 1891, he was married at Little Marsh, Tioga Co., Pa., to Mary E. Jones whose parents, John E. and Esther (Palmer) Jones, are deceased; she was born Aug. 22, 1839, in Wellsboro, Pa. Comrade Hawkins is past Com. Of Alfred Toles Post, 320, and is also a member of R.P. Babcock Post, 258; his wife is an active worker in the W.R.C., and a member of R.P. Babcock Corps, 128, Dept. of Pa. Comrade Hawkins has retired from business life and may be addressed at Westfield, Pa. 

Was born at Rocks, Cayuga county, N.Y., Oct. 10, 1822, the son of Renaldo and Huldah (Sterns) Hawley, both dead. Settling in Tioga county, Pa., in 1840, he married there, at Westfield, July 22, 1843, Eleanor Short, born Aug. 30, 1828, in Chatham township, Pa., the daughter of Lovell and Thankful (Hackett) Short, both passed away. She died Dec. 25, 1881. The following children were born to them: Elizabeth, Homer C., Minnie, Renaldo, Nora E., Frank B., Lena and Thankful. At 43 years of age, Sept. 1, 1864, from Harrisburg, Pa., Comrade Hawley enlisted as a private in Co. D, 207th Pa. V.I., 2dBrig., 3d Div., 9th A.C. Dec. 7, 1864, he was sent to hospital at City Point, Va., remaining three weeks with chronic diarrhea; Jan. 6, 1865, was detailed at Hancock Station, Va., as Orderly to Reg't'l Surgeon; and was honorably discharged at Alexandria, Va., May 31, 1865, having fought at Fort Steedman, and in the final Assault on Petersburg, Va. A brother of Mrs. Hawley, Ashley Short, served from Pa.; Her paternal grandfather was a Continental soldier of the Revolution. Mr. Hawley was Supervisor of Roads four terms in Chatham township, and one term in Clymer township, Pa.; he is now a farmer, belongs to Alfred Toles Post, 320, and may be addressed at Little Marsh, Tioga county, Pa. 

Born Dec. 19, 1839, in Tompkins county, N.Y., a son of George W. and Betsey L. (Washburn) Hathaway, the former deceased, but the latter living, settled in Tioga county, Pa., in 1856; he has been twice married. By his first wife, Mary Puterbaugh, he has two children, Hattie and Anna. In 1870 he was married to Amanda Sutton by whom he has the following children, Sadie, Dasel, Charles, Nora, Maud and Mattie. Comrade Hathaway enlisted at the age of 21 years as a private Oct., 1861, at Elmira, N.Y., in Co. G, 23d N.Y.V.I. Sept 18, 1862, at Antietam, Md., he was detailed as an attendant in general hospital about three months; he also took active part in the battles of White Sulphur Springs, 2nd Bull Run, South Mt., Chantilly, Va., Antietam, Md., Fredericksburg, Va., and considerable skirmishing, being granted an honorable discharge June 20, 1863, at Elmira, N.Y.; his paternal grandfather was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. Charles and William, brothers, were in the late service; the former in Co. G, 23d N.Y.V.I., was killed Sept. 17, 1862, at Antietam, Md., and the latter served in a Pa. Regt. Comrade Hathaway is O. of D. of Etz Post, 401, he is by occupation a blacksmith and his address is Tioga, Pa. 

Was born June 24, 1847, in Patterson, N.J., and was a son of James and Mary (Ferguson) Hawthorne, both deceased, and came to Tioga Co., Pa., in 1880; he married Nov. 30, 1882, in North Union, Tioga Co., Pa., Mary R. Kindall, who was born Aug. 29, 1864, in McIntyre township, Lycoming Co., Pa.; her father, Addison Kindall is living, but her mother, Mabel (Andrus) is dead. Their children are Charles W., Harriet E., Margaret E., Mildred M., Washington H., and one who died in infancy. Comrade Hawthorne was engaged in farming at the time of his enlistment Sept. 11, 1864, at Williamsport, Pa., at the age of 17 years as a private in Co. F, 11th Pa. V.C., Kanz's Div., Sheridan's Cav. Corps. In Dec., 1864, he was detailed near Malvern Hill, Va., as Ord. For Maj. Baker of the 11th Pa. Cav. About two weeks. In April, 1865, at the battle of Hatcher's Run, he received a severe gunshot wound in left ankle and leg; he was also injured during same engagement in left side and head by being tramped on after falling from his horse which was shot from under him. In account of wounds and diarrhea; he was captured April 5, 1865, at Amelia C.H., being held on field a short time when he was recaptured by a portion of 6d N.Y. and 11th Pa. Cavs.; he took active part in the battles of Darbytown Road, Cedar Creek, Fort Hill, Hatcher's Run, Five Forks, White Oak Road, Dinwiddie C.H., Amelia Springs, Amelia C.H., Stoney Creek, Appomattox Station, Appomattox C.H., beside many skirmishes. He was granted an honorable discharge June 8, 1865, at Hampton Hospital, VA. A brother, James, served in Co. F, 11th Pa. Cav., was severely wounded in front of Petersburg, June 9, 1864, in head, one ball entering the head below temple where it remained fourteen years, when during a coughing spell, it dropped down into his mouth. Comrade Hawthorne is a member of Ingham Post, 91, located at Canton; is by occupation a farmer and his address is Ogdensburg, PA.

Was born in Schuylkill county, Pa., May 16, 1834, and was a son of George Hebe deceased and Eliza (Merkel) still living (1894); he was married in Liberty township, Tioga county, Pa., July 4, 1858, to Elizabeth Miller who was born March 23, 1836, in that township, and passed to her reward July 10, 1887. Her father, Leonard Miller, now deceased, was a member of the old guard and served with Napoleon. Her mother, Catherine Miller, is also deceased. The children of this union are Laura, James M., Eliza C., George M., William L., Benjamin F., Celia M. and Emma. Comrade Hebe was employed as a farmer at the time of his enlistment from Liberty township, February, 1864, at the age of 30 years, as a private in Co. B, 8th Pa. V. Cav., Sheridans's Cav. Corps., and was transferred at Lynchburg, Va., to Co. L, 16th Pa. Cav., in July, 1865. He participated in the following engagements, Spottsylvania C.H., Travillion Station, White Oak Church, Defence of Richmond, White Oak Swamp, Peach Orchard, Seven Pines, Reams Station, Hatcher's Run, Stoney Creek, Dinwiddie C.H., Amelia C.H., Farmville, Appomattox C.H., and numerous skirmishes, receiving an honorable discharge August, 1865, at Richmond, Va. A brother of his, James, served in Co. L, 5th Pa. Res., and was killed at the battle of Gaines Hill, June 27, 1862, while hotly engaged in fighting the enemies of his country. Comrade Hebe is by occupation a farmer and his address is Roaring Branch, Pa. 

Son of Rudolph and Catherine (Castle) Hilfiger, the former deceased, the latter still living (1894), was born in Montgomery county, Pa., March 21, 1839, settling in Tioga county, Pa., in 1877. He was married in Franklin, Venango Co., Pa., Oct. 24, 1868, to Priscilla E. Irvine; she was born Dec. 9, 1850, in Frankfort, Ky., a daughter of William Irvine, deceased. Two children have blessed this marriage, Catherine M.E. and Lillian C. Comrade Hilfiger was living in this county when he enlisted Sept. 21, 1861, from Troy, Bradford Co., Pa., as a private in Co. B, 7th Pa. V.C., being promoted to Corp.; he received a slight gunshot wound in right leg. July 13, 1862, he was captured at Murfreesboro, Tenn., by Gen. Forrest, and held on March six days and paroled and sent to Annapolis, Maryland. He was in hospital four weeks in July, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn., and Louisville, Ky., on account of general disability. He was honorably discharged from first enlistment Oct. 12, 1864, at Lexington, Ky., and re-enlisted February, 1865, in Co. K, 97th Pa. V.I. In April, 1865, he was sick with typhoid fever at Goldsboro, N.C., a short time. He participated in all the engagements of his command and was honorably discharged July 25, 1865, at Goldsboro, N.C. A brother, William, served in the late war, a member of Co. B, 7th Pa. V.C., and died at Murfreesboro, Tenn., July 13, 1862, in service. Comrade Hilfiger is a member of Gen. Mansfield Post, 48; he is by occupation a farmer and may be addressed at Mainesburg, Pa. 

A native of Delmar township, Tioga Co., Pa., was born Feb. 5, 1844, the son of Jacob and Abigail (Johnson) Hiltbold, both deceased; he married Aug. 27, 1873, at Wellsboro, Pa., Harriet Dart, born Aug. 26, 1844, in Charleston township of her husband's native county, the daughter of Marshall and Charity (Clarina) Dart, neither of whom are living. They have two children, Charles W. and Clara L. Comrade Hiltbold enlisted Aug. 8, 1862, at 17, from Wellsboro, Pa., as a private in Co. A, 149th Pa. V.I., –"Bucktails"-- 2d Brig., 3d Div., 1st A.C.; he was given a furlough in Aug., 1863, of 30 days, from Washington, D.C., was wounded in the defence of that city in the following Oct., by a gunshot in right arm, and was in the hospital where about two weeks in consequence. In Dec., 1864, he was transferred on the field in Va., to 1st Bat., V.R.C.; was detailed in the following spring, 1865, as Q'r-M'r-Serg't at Clifburn Barracks, to issue rations to all hospitals and Barracks in and around Washington, D.C.; and was finally discharged July 27, 1865, at Washington, D.C., having fought at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Defence of Washington, and the Wilderness. Two brothers of Mrs. Hiltbold were in the service: Geo. S., in Pa. Cav.; and C.F., in Co. K, 207th Pa. V.I., wounded in service; her uncle, Orrin Woodin, was a soldier in the U.S. Army, in the War of 1812. Comrade Hiltbold has held the offices of Sealer of Weights and Measures, for Tioga county and Assessor of Delmar township in that county; is now J.V.C., and O. of D. of Geo. Cook Post, 315, and belongs to Encampment, 105, U.V.L, is both a farmer and lumberman, and may be addressed at Wellsboro, Tioga Co., Pennsylvania. 

Son of John and Betsey (Blodget) Hodge, both deceased, was born in Big Flats, N.Y., Feb. 7, 1833. At the time of his enlistment, however, he was enrolled Sept., 1864, at Elmira, N.Y.; he joined Co. I, 112th N.Y.V.I., 10th A.C., as a private when 31 years of age; he participated in the battles of Chapin's Farm and Ft. Fisher, receiving an honorable discharge June, 1865, at Buffalo, N.Y.; he had two brothers in the volunteer service: Hezekiah in a N.Y. Regt., and Hyrum also in a N.Y. Regt., was wounded in service; his wife's father, Robert Conklin, served in a N.Y. Regt. Comrade Hodge married first, Deborah D. White, who died Dec. 19, 1875, leaving three children: Elen J., Sarah E. and Ida M.; he married, second, May 2, 1887, in State Line, N.Y., Nellie J. Conklin; her parents, Robert and Phoeba J. (Decker) Conklin are both living. Two children were born to this marriage, Minnie and Simion. Comrade Hodge has been pathmaster two terms in South Creek, Pa., he is at present engaged in farming and his address is Jackson Summit, Pa. 

Born Sept. 2, 1832, in Middlebury, Tioga county, Pa., was living at that place when he entered the Union service, Dec. 22, 1861; he enlisted in Co. H, 45th Pa. V.I., 3d Brig., 2d Div., 9th A.C., as a private when 29 years of age. In Sept., 1862, he was detailed at Washington, D.C., as hospital cook about thirty-two months; he was honorably discharged Dec. 31, 1863, at Blaine's Cross Roads, Tenn., to re-enlist the following day as a veteran in same command, thus obtaining a veteran's furlough of thirty days; he took part in the battle of James Island, June 10 and 16, 1862, and while on duty was under the enemy's fire as much as if in the front rank of command: he was finally honorably discharged July 17, 1865, at Alexandria, Va.; his great-grandfather, Holiday, served in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War; his grandfather, Daniel Holiday, enlisted in the War of 1812, but owing to the sudden close od the same he took no active part in it. Of his brothers, Milton G., served in Co. H, 45th Pa. V.I., and was killed Sept. 14, 1862, at South Mt., Md., and Darius D. served in Co. H, 6th P.R.V.C. Comrade Holiday's first wife, Elmira Carpenter, died Feb. 23, 1877, leaving two children, M.D., and James G.; his second wife, Henrietta Gee, whom he married Sept. 27, 1881, in Middlebury, Pa., was born at that place Jan. 1, 1850, a daughter of Daniel Gee dec. They had one child, Daniel G., who died Jan. 20, 1889. Comrade Holiday has been constable of Middlebury township, this county, for one and a half terms; he belongs to Encampment 105, U.V.L., at Wellsboro, and is station agent at Crooked Creek, Pa., where he may be addressed. 

Son of Solomon and Amanda (Baker) Holley, both deceased, was born in Bradford, Steuben county, N.Y., June 29, 1835, and was still living in that county when he enlisted from Bath, N.Y., Sept. 1, 1864, at the age of 29 years in Co. H. 189th N.Y.V.I., 2d Brig., 1st Div. 5th A.C., as a Corp. Feb., 1865, he was in hospitals at City Point, Va., and Washington, D.C., about three months with heart trouble, chronic diarrhea, and rheumatism which resulted in hernia; he was honorably discharged May 25, 1865, at Washington, D.C.,after having taken part in the battles of Hatcher's Run, Gravelly Run and White Oak Roads; his father, Solomon S. Holley served in the War of 1812. Comrade Holley was married Dec. 25, 1859, in Thurston Steuben county, N.Y., to Mary E. Morehourse who was born at Ludlowville Tompkins Co., N.Y., March 27, 1839; her parents, both deceased, were Nathan and Phoeba (Shurager) Morehouse. To this marriage two children were born, Ida A. and Byron W. Comrade Holley is past Sergt. And S.M. of H.C. Ackley Post, 469, at Sabineville, and his wife is an active worker of R.P. Babcock W.R.C., 128, Westfield, Pa., he settled in Tioga county, Pa., in 1876 and is at present engaged in farming at Westfield, Pa. 

Is the son of John W. and Charlotte (Wright) Holt, both parents being now deceased; he was born in Troupsburg, Steuben Co., N.Y., in May, 1847. At the last named place, on July 20, 1871, he was united in marriage to Alzuma Palmer, who was born Sept. 28, 1851, in Keeneyville, Tioga Co., Pa. To them three children have been born, namely: Agnes M., Warren and Iva. The parents of Mrs. Holt were Reuben and May (Ayers) Palmer, the latter still living. Mr. Holt with two brothers George and John, went to the army to serve their country. The brother, John was a member of the 86th N.Y.V.I. George served in the 141st N.Y.V.I., while he, himself, was a member of Co. H, 76th N.Y.V.I., 3d Brig., 3d Div., 1st and 5th A.C. He enlisted at Elmira, N.Y., on the 20th of July, 1863, as a private, at the age of 16. He was transferred at Petersburg, Virginia, in the winter of 1864, to Co. D, 147th N.Y.V.I. At Arlington Heights, Va., in June, 1865, he was again transferred to Co. B, 91st N.Y.V.I.; he participated in the following battles, Hay Market, Va., Wilderness, Spottsylvania C.H., Laurel Hill, Va., North Anna River, Cold Harbor, Va., Long Bridge, Siege of Petersburg, Va., Hatchers Run, Mine Run, Five Forks, Poplar Grove Church, Weldon R.R., Gravel Run, White Oak Road, and Appomatox C.H. Mrs. Holt's father, and her brother, Chauncey K., were in Co. A, the former in 149th Pa. V.I., the other in 6th P.R.V.C. was wounded in the service. Another brother, Otis, was a member of Co. E, 11th Pa. V.C. Our soldier is Quartermaster in Wallace Bogart Post, 362; he is a farmer living at Nelson, Pa. 

Son of Rufus and Mary J. (Ert) Hopkins, both of whom have long since passed away, was born Sept. 18, 1844, in Lightstreet, Columbia county, Pa., coming to Tioga county, Pa., in 1886; he married Dec. 26, 1868, Emma Stull who was born in Union township, Aug. 15, 1852; her parents, Henry and Mary (Stratton) Stull are still living (1894). Eight children have blessed this marriage, Mary M., dec., Willie, John W., Carrie J., Fred B., Nettie M., Zellroy and Melvin. Comrade Hopkins enlisted Nov. 23, 1861, at the age of 17 years at Bloomsburg, Columbia county, Pa., as a private, joining Co. D, 84th Pa. V.I., Carroll's brig., Shield's Div. Feb., 1862 he was in hospital at Cumberland, Md., about four weeks with typhoid fever; he was detached to guard supply train from Martinsburg, Va., about two weeks; he fought at Winchester, Fort Republic, Front Royal, 2d Bull Run, Antietam and several skirmishes; he was honorably discharged Sept., 1863 as Clitburn hospital, Washington, D.C. A brother of his wife, Levi served in the late war, a member of a Pa., Regt. Comrade Hopkins is a member of Brown Post, 171, he is by occupation a miner and may be addressed at Arnot, Pa. 

Enlisted Sept. 1, 1864, a boy of 15, at Williamsport, Pa., as a private in Co. B.207th Pa. V.I., 9th A.C.; he was injured in front of Petersburg, Dec., 1864,-- being struck with an axe– and was in the hospital at Washington, D.C., about six months in consequence; in this city, March, 1865, he was detailed as an attendant in the general hospital for three months, and was honorably discharged June 6, of the same year, G.O., 77, A.G.O.; he was present at Weldon R.R., and the Siege of Petersburg. Three brothers were in the service; Daniel, Co. B, 207th Pa. V.I., Jacob, Co. K, 50th N.Y. Eng. C.; and George, Co. E, 207th Pa. V.I., as Color bearer Sergt. Killed April 2, 1865, in front of Petersburg. The father of Mrs. Horning, was a soldier in the German army. Comrade Horning is a native of Liberty, Tioga county, Pa., born Dec. 21, 1848, the son of George and Barbara (Everline) Horning, both dead. May 22, 1870, he married in his native place, Henriette Zink, also a native of Liberty, Pa., born May 3, 1853, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Sindlinger) Zink, both deceased. They have these children– Calvin, Ida M., Thomas W. and Robert. Comrade Horning is now a carpenter and may be addressed at Antrim, Tioga county, Pa. 

Enlisted Sept. 6, 1861, at Ulysses, Potter Co., Pa., at the age of 19 years as a private– being promoted to Corp. and Sergt.-- in Co. H. 46th Pa. V.I., 1st Brig., 1st Div., 12th and 20th A.C. March 23, 1862, he was captured at Winchester Va., was paroled on the spot and furloughed at home where he remained until exchanged as a prisoner of war. May 3, 1863, he was again captured at Chancellorsville, by "Stonewall" Jackson, and was held at Libby, Belle Isle, Castle Thunder about three months, then paroled and sent to Annapolis; he was honorably discharged Dec., 1863, at Decker Station, Tenn., and immediately re-enlisted in old command as a veteran. In the winter of 1863 he was selected to preform a hazardous expedition into the heart of the enemy's country at Fayette, Tenn., in tearing up railroads in which his command was attacked by guerrillas resulting in their capture and execution; he fought at Winchester March 23, 1862, South Mt., Antietam, Chancellorsville, Ringgold, the Atlanta Campaign, March to the Sea and Carolinas; he was granted a final honorable discharge July 10, 1865, at Washington, D.C. Four brothers also participated in the war, Alonzo was Capt. Of 149th Pa. V.I., was wounded and captured, Elias was Capt. Of 189th N.Y.V.I. and 23d N.Y.V.I., Ira and William were government employees. Comrade Horton was born at Spring Mills, Allegany Co., N.Y., July 10, 1842, the son of Elias and Almira (Knox) both deceased. In the fall of 1865 he settled in Tioga county, Pa., and married here in 1872, at Nelson, Kate C. Campbell who was born in Nelson, Pa., of parents, Wm. and Helen (Peasley) Campbell, deceased. They have had four children, Frank G., Nellie C., Harry J. and Arthur E. Comrade Horton has been constable and tax collector at Nelson, Pa., he is past P.C. of R.P. Babcock Post, 288, Westfield, Pa., was delegate to National Encampment at St. Louis, Mo., in 1887, and also to four Dept. Encampments. Mrs. Kate C. Horton is an active worker in the W.R.C. and a charter member of R.P Babcock Corps, No. 128, Dept. of Pa., Westfield, Pa., and has held the office of President of the Corps two terms and delegate to Department Encampment; he is station agent at Westfield, Pa., where he may be addressed. 

Enlisted Sept 26, 1861, at the age of 21, form Wellsboro, Pa., as a private, later promoted to Corp. and Sergt., in Co. I, 45th Pa. V.I., 9th A.C. Oct. 20, of the next year he was sent to the hospital at Pleasant Valley, Md., and thence to Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, remaining in all, three months, with sun-stroke. At the latter place an honorable discharge was given him for disability, Jan. 6, 1863; he fought in both engagements at James Island, S.C. and at South Mt. And Antitam. Two brothers were in the service, Charles, in Co. K. 207th Pa. V.I.; and Edgar, in Co. E, 35th Pa. S.M.; his paternal grandfather, Simeon Honghton, was in the War of 1812, was captured and held for some time by the British forces; while his father was Col. Of a Reg't of Pa. S.M., having served in theranks for many years. Serg't Houghton was born at Delmar, Tioga county Pa., Sept. 30, 1840, the son of Jeremiah D. and Susan S. (Horton) Houghton, the former dead, the later living. Her he married, Sept. 29, 1866, Alvina Green, born at Charleston, in the same county, Sept. 3, 1845, the daughter of Abram and Lavinia (Wilcox) Green, the former deceased, the latter living. They have these children, Ray S., Hugh R., and Guy D. Comrade Houghton is a charter member of Geo. Cook Post, 315, and P>P. Com.; he is a carriage maker, and his postoffice address is Wellsboro, Tioga county, Pa. 

Son of John and Mary (Davidson) Howe, both now deceased, was born in Stafford, Conn., Jan. 15, 1817, and came to Tioga county, Pa., in 1859; his first wife, Lodemia Smith, died March 15, 1873, at Mansfield, Tioga Co., Pa., leaving six children: Martha, Elvira, Frank J., Hezekiah, Emma and Eunice; his second wife, Elizabeth VanDusen whom he married April 15, 1874, in Griswold, Conn., is an active worker an charter member of Gen. Mansfield W.R.C., in which she is Chap. She was born in Montgomery county, N.Y., of parents, Cornelius and Elizabeth VanDusen, the former being now deceased. They have had one child, Van. Comrade Howe enlisted Nov. 15, 1861, at Harrisburg, Pa., at the age of 44 years as a private in Co. B, 1010st Pa. V.I. 18th A.C. May 31, 1862, at the battle of Fair Oaks, Va., he received a gunshot wound in right hand; for which he was confined in hospital at White House, Va., and Central Park, NY., one month; he was furloughed June 20, from the latter place for six weeks. Aug. 20, 1862, he was again in hospitals at New York and Bedlow Island one month and reported back to command about Nov. 15, 1862; he took active part in the battles of Yorktown, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Kinston, White Hall and Goldsboro, receiving an honorable discharge April 1, 1863, at Newbern, N.C., on account of gunshot wound received at Fair Oaks, Va.; his grandfathers, James Howe and Daniel Davison, both served in the Revolutionary war; the latter serving under Gen. Israel Putnam; he had three uncles in the War of 1812, Col. Zephemih Williams, Corp. Silas Howe and Joel Davison. A brother, Frederick Howe served from Conn. in the late war; he had three nephews in the late war, Samuel Burdick in a Conn. Regt. was captured and died at Andersonville, Ga., prison; Dwight and Wesley Keigwin, both served from Conn; the latter was captured and held at Libby prison. A brother of Mrs. Howe, Dr. Geo. H. VanDusen served in the U.S. Navy as physician and surgeon in the Monitor's fleet. Another brother, Garrett VanDusen served as hospital steward in the Monitor Fleet, and another brother, James M. served from Indiana. Comrade Howe has been J. of P. of Richmond twp., this county, trustee of the State Normal School for thirty-two years and school director of Richmond twp., Tioga Co., Pa., he belongs to Gen. Mansfield Post, 48, is by occupation a farmer and may be addressed at Mansfield, Pa. 

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