Hi Everyone, I have a complete roster of all members of the four companies [A, B, C, & D] of The First Regiment of New York Volunteers who fought in the Mexican/American War of 1846-1848. With a little cross referencing I am able to attach rank to all of the Volunteers. I am willing to do lookups on these fellows. The author sometimes knew what became of the men and sometimes he didn't. In any case, there is only a line listing for each individual. Hope this helps, Anita C. Monterey County FYI: The NY Volunteers were recruited in New York City and sailed around the Horn to fight in California. By the time they got to California, they weren't needed in Alta California and were sent to Baja California where they did see combat. Three of the four companies A, B, & D were mustered out in Monterey in 1848, just before the Gold Rush. Many went to the gold fields and thereafter scattered around the state. Some re-enlisted and fought in the Civil War while others were content to consider their fighting days over. The Volunteers were recruited with the understanding that once the Mexican War was over, the men would settle in California "to help populate the state." That idea was conceived before gold was discovered ;-0