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Rensselaer County Servicemen of the US Civil War |
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Rensselaer County Servicemen of the US Civil War |
Alden, Charles L. - Attorney whose name was drawn at the July 1863 draft
in Troy, N. Y. He did not enter the Army as a conscript [but] was permitted to
send a substitute or payment of $300 to be excused from service.
Billings, Charles H. - 3rd Lieut. in the Ellsworths Company, consisting of
merchants, lawyers, and bankers. After months of instruction, drilling and parading,
it disbanded, and many members enlisted and served in the Civil War.
Blank, ? - Captain during Civil War times who advertised in
The Troy Times newspaper, "for a few more men, make haste as the
opportunity to enlist will not long remain."
Braman, Waters W. - Officer in the Ellsworths Company consisting of
merchants, lawyers, and bankers. After months of instruction, drilling and parading,
it disbanded, and many members enlisted and served in the Civil War.
Browne, Irving - 2nd Lieut. in the Ellsworths Company consisting of
merchants, lawyers, and bankers. After months of instruction, drilling and parading,
it disbanded, and many members enlisted and served in the Civil War.
Buell, Addison - Asst. Enrollment Clerk of the July 1863 draft in Troy, N. Y.
Colvin, J. A. - Captain who opposed Col. Willard's proposal to break up a
company recruited for the 125th NY. He and 1st Lieut. Parmenter proceeded to
Washington, obtained orders to form a new regiment, and the 169th NY Volunteers was formed. Col. John McConihe assumed command.
Corbett, Boston - Sergeant who shot and killed John Wilkes Booth,
the assassin of President Lincoln. Booth was hiding in a barn near Bowling Green,
Virginia.
Crissey, W. G. - Officer in the Ellsworths Company consisting of
merchants, lawyers, and bankers. After months of instruction, drilling and parading,
it disbanded, and many members enlisted and served in the Civil War.
Cusack, James W. - Businessman whose name was drawn at the July 1863 draft
in Troy, N. Y. He did not enter the Army as a conscript [but] was permitted to send
a substitute or payment of $300 to be excused from service.
Daggett, Al - Member of The Troy Zouaves, formed May 16, 1861, consisting
of 100 leading Troy citizens, and disbanding soon after formation.
Davenport, Nelson - Attorney whose name was drawn at the July 1863 draft in
Troy, N. Y. He did not enter the Army as a conscript [but] was permitted to send a
substitute or payment of $300 to be excused from service.
Deas, ? - Major Deas of Troy, N. Y, a member of the U. S. Regular Army in
days preceding the Civil War, was known for patriotic platitudes and promises.
After the war was declared, Major Deas resigned from the regular army and donned
the Confederate uniform.
Egolf, Joseph - 1st Sgt (later a Colonel) in Company D, 2nd NY Volunteers,
Civil War.
Ellsworth, Elmer E. - Colonel, born in Mechanicsville, [Saratoga Co] N. Y,
served in the Civil War and died May 23, 1861 at the Marshall House Hotel,
Alexandria, Virginia. Ellsworth removed a rebel flag from the Marshall House roof
and was shot by Proprietor Jackson through the body by a double-barrel shotgun
as he walked downstairs. On May 27, 1861, the military, firemen, police,
Common Council and leading citizens escorted his remains through streets on to
Mechanicsville. Young Frank E. Brownell, who avenged Ellsworth's death, was seated
on the hearse holding in one hand the flag torn from the Marshall House and
in the other the bayonet with which he had avenged Ellsworth's death.
Ferris, Charles D. - Member of Anderson's Zouaves, Troy, formed May 16, 1861,
consisting of 100 leading Troy citizens, and disbanding soon after formation.
Forsyth, James - Commissioner of the July 1863 draft in Troy, N. Y.
Gilbert, Edward G. - Member of Anderson's Zouaves, Troy, formed May 16, 1861,
consisting of 100 leading Troy citizens, and disbanding soon after formation.
Green, Edward M. - Member of Anderson's Zouaves, Troy, formed May 16, 1861,
consisting of 100 leading Troy citizens, and disbanding soon after formation.
Griswold, John A. - In July 1863 addressed the draft riot crowd at
The Troy Times Building just below River and First Streets, and asked them
to disperse and go home, but without avail.
Guy, Thomas J. - Doctor of Music whose name was drawn at the July 1863
draft in Troy, N. Y. He did not enter the Army as a conscript [but] was permitted
to send a substitute or payment of $300 to be excused from service.
Haddock, James - Member of Anderson's Zouaves, Troy, formed May 16, 1861,
consisting of 100 leading Troy citizens, and disbanding soon after formation.
Hall, Benjamin H. - Attorney whose name was drawn at the July 1863 draft
in Troy, N. Y. He did not enter the Army as a conscript [but] was permitted
to send a substitute or payment of $300 to be excused from service.
Havermans, Peter - In July 1863, Rev. Father Havermans addressed
the draft riot crowd at the Libery Street Presbyterian Church. At that time,
a pickpocket took his watch, the mob chased the thief, the watch was recovered,
and the thief was beaten. (Roman Catholic Priest)
Heroy, Bert - In July 1863, draft rioters damaged his establishment on Hill Street.
Hicks, Charles - Member of Anderson's Zouaves, Troy, formed May 16, 1861,
consisting of 100 leading Troy citizens, and disbanding soon after formation.
Hubbell, Charles L. - Surgeon of the July 1863 draft in Troy, N. Y.
Hubbell, F. W. - Editor whose name was drawn at the July 1863 draft in Troy, N. Y.
He did not enter the Army as a conscript [but] was permitted to send a substitute
or payment of $300 to be excused from service.
Hughes, Charles - Marshal of the July 1863 draft in Troy, N. Y.
Hughes, Edward - Asst. Enrollment Clerk of the July 1863 draft in Troy, N. Y.
Hunter, Bill - In July 1863, draft rioters damaged his notorious dive
at SW corner of Hill & Liberty Streets, where furniture was thrown to the street,
part was burned and some was carried away.
Keenan, James - Former sheriff whose name was drawn at the July 1863 draft
in Troy, N. Y. He did not enter the Army as a conscript [but] was permitted
to send a substitute or payment of $300 to be excused from service.
Kenyon, Riley Wells - Lieut. Colonel in the 2nd NY Volunteers, Civil War,
met a tragic death after serving as Colonel of a Vermont Regiment and
being forced to resign from the post by military command.
Lane, George T. - Businessman whose name was drawn at the July 1863 draft
in Troy, N. Y. He did not enter the Army as a conscript [but] was permitted
to send a substitute or payment of $300 to be excused from service.
Martin, James B. - Asst. Enrollment Clerk of the July 1863 draft in Troy, N. Y.
McConihe, Isaac - In July 1863 addressed the draft riot crowd at
The Troy Times Building just below River and First Streets,
and asked them to disperse and go home, but without avail.
McDonough, ? - In July 1863, Rev. Father McDonough addressed the draft riot
crowd at the Libery Street Presbyterian Church. Father McDonough knocked down
a burley mob leader with his athletic fist.
McManus, ? - In July 1863, Alderman McManus appealed to the draft rioters
to disperse after damage was done to Martin Townsend's home.
Morrison, ? - Colonel and leader of the Black Horse Cavalry Volunteers of
Troy, N. Y, which was rejected by the authorities in Washington and disbanded.
Colonel Morrison served from 1861 to 1862 and then retired due to the loss of
his right arm in battle.
Parmenter, Frank J. - In July 1863, he appealed to the draft rioters
to disperse after damage was done to Martin Townsend's home.
Payfer, George - Asst. Enrollment Clerk of the July 1863 draft in Troy, N. Y.,
and selected to draw the names from the draftwheel while blindfolded.
Porter, John F. - Officer in the Ellsworths Company consisting of merchants,
lawyers, and bankers. After months of instruction, drilling and parading,
it disbanded, and many members enlisted and served in the Civil War.
Rousseau, Louis A. - Captain in the Ellsworths Company consisting of
merchants, lawyers, and bankers. After months of instruction, drilling and parading,
it disbanded, and many members enlisted and served in the Civil War.
Sheldon, E. W. - Enrollment Clerk of the July 1863 draft in Troy, N. Y.
Sherman, George D. - 1st Lieut. in the Ellsworths Company consisting of
merchants, lawyers, and bankers. After months of instruction, drilling and parading,
it disbanded, and many members enlisted and served in the Civil War.
Steenberg, George - Colonel, owned a Troy, N. Y. barber business,
reformed the 24th Regiment during the time of the Civil War. During the July 1863
draft riot in Troy, N. Y., then-Major Steenberg appeared with a company from the
regiment and a loaded howitzer and told the mayor that he would make short work
of the rioters. The mayor told the militia to return to the armory.
Steenburg, George T. - Colonel of Troy's home guard whose name was drawn at
the July 1863 draft in Troy, N. Y. He did not enter the Army as a conscript
[but] was permitted to send a substitute or payment of $300 to be excused from service.
Thorne, James S. - Editor whose name was drawn at the July 1863 draft in
Troy, N. Y. He did not enter the Army as a conscript [but] was permitted to send
a substitute or payment of $300 to be excused from service.
Townsend, Martin I. - Because Hon. Townsend was a vigorous supporter of the
war for the Union, in July 1863, draft rioters damaged Hon. Townsend's home
located on 3rd St. near St. Mary's Church. Furniture, pictures and the piano
were thrown through windows to the street.
Tucker, H. O'Riley - Part owner of The Troy Times whose name was drawn
at the July 1863 draft in Troy, N. Y. He did not enter the Army as a conscript
[but] was permitted to send a substitute or payment of $300 to be excused from service.
Vail, Samuel - Businessman whose name was drawn at the July 1863 draft in
Troy, N. Y. He did not enter the Army as a conscript [but] was permitted to send
a substitute or payment of $300 to be excused from service.
Willard, George L. - Colonel who served in the Army. The US government purchased
the grounds of the Rensselaer Agricultural Society (afterward Rensselaer Park)
on Vail Avenue (now Fifth Avenue), where men prepared for the duties of warfare.
The camp was named Camp Willard in his honor. Later the 1st Vermont Regiment
re-named it Camp Washington, and still later it was named Camp Rathbone.
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