2nd Lieut. Edward Nelson Barnes
93rd NY Infantry
This photograph is one of a collection of photographs of NY Union soldiers that are the property of, and are housed at, the New York State Military Museum. They are made available to us by New York Heritage Digital Collections. If you use this photograph for any purpose, please credit the New York State Military Museum.

Edward Nelson Barnes. 25 years old. Enlisted 8/5/1862 at Troy, NY to serve three years. Mustered in as sergeant, Co. "I", 8/27/1862. Surrendered 9/15/1862 and paroled 9/16/1862 at Harpers Ferry, VA. Promoted 1st Sergeant 4/12/1863. Wounded in action 7/3/1863 at Gettysburg, PA. Mustered in as 2nd lieutenant 3/9/1861. Wounded and captured in action 6/22/1861 near Petersburg, VA. Died of his wounds 6/27/1864 while a prisoner of war. Commissioned 2nd lieutenant 2/27/1861 with rank from 12/23/1863, vice W. P. Hagadorn appointed 2nd lieutenant in Veteran Reserve Corps. Source: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General.


Send comments or suggestions to:
Debby Masterson

Go Back to Photo Gallery
Go Back to Home Page