Hi List, Does anyone have information relating to [Captain Ingersol's Company] the 7th NY State Artillery in the War of 1812? Where was the unit formed? What County in/about Oct 1813? Thanks! Mary Sorensen

Sharon, and/or Anthony, Thank you for passing along the information on grave stones and posting to the NYFingerLakes list. I was so surprised by the very detailed information, which you provided, that I just want to ask for confirmation: you posted,... I am offering my summary, please correct me if I am wrong: That if anyone is able to prove a veteran of the Civil War or War of 1812 is buried in a particular location and there is no head stone, ... one may be provided by the federal government. All that needs to be done is fill out the form from. The Department of Veterans Affairs will give you a form VA FORM 40-1330 to fill out. The stone is at no cost to you but you must set it yourself. If you are elderly or can not set the stone the Sons of Union Veterans or Sons of Confederate Veterans I am sure would help. I have a couple of questions, if you or anyone knows the answers, I would be greatful.. What are the dimensions of the stones? How is it decided what goes on the stone? What proof or ducumentation is required? What wars or which era veterans are eligible for a free grave stone from the federal gov't? I may want to take advantage of this and I'm certain that many others will. I had not known about this program. I will cc the NY-Military list on this message Thank you again for the infomation, and if you could expand provide more information I and others will apprecaite it. Mike Burnett mwburne@aol.com NY-Military-L

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Part of my Family Tree. Looking for family members Name Born Where Born Died Anderson, Charles abt, 1862 N.Y. Capria, Mary Linden abt. 1879 Naples, Italy Carey, Catherine(Peterson) 1907 Carey, Clara (Howard) 1909 Chicago,Ill. 1986 N.Y. Carey, Elizabeth/Pearl (Moots) 1904 Carey, Marie 1912 Carey, Richard Carey, Richard John 1878 St.Louis,MO. 1913 Connelly, Elizabeth Connelly, Elizabeth Bridget 1880 Fethard, Ireland 1961 ILL. Connelly, John Crean/Crane, John Dregyer, Ottilia abt. 1860 Hamburg, Germany Dregyer, William Gleason, Elizabeth ( Howard's are mostly from Yonkers ) Howard, Andrew 1899 N.Y. Howard, Annie 1890 N.Y. Howard, Bridget abt. 1874 N.Y. Howard, Ellen abt. 1866 N.Y. Howard, John abt. 1840 Ireland Howard, John Joseph 1893 N.Y. 1968 Howard, Margaret abt, 1864 N.Y. Howard, Mary abt. 1872 Howard, William 1896 N.Y. Howard, William Charles 1871 N.Y. 1916 Johnson, Sarah N.J.? 1923 Lynn/Lynne/Tynna, Rose Moots, Edmund Eugene Moots, Eileen Pearl Moots, Evelyn Jeanne Mucci, Joseph abt. 1878 Palermo, Italy Mucci, Victor abt. 1899 N.Y. Mucci, Anna abt. 1990 N.Y. Mucci, Antonette ( Netty ) abt. 1901 N.Y. Mucci, Josephine abt. 1903 N.Y. Mucci, Louis 1904 N.Y. 1996 Mucci, Ernest abt. 1908 N.Y. Mucci, Rose abt. 1910 N.Y. Mucci, Virginia ( Castagna ) abt. 1914 N.Y. Muduske ( or " a " ) Olga abt. 1893 Hamburg, Germany 1940 NY Muduske ( the father of Olga. Died in Germany before 1900 as did other children ) Nolan, Ellen 1869 N.Y. 1920 Whalen, Charles abt. 1910 N.Y. Whalen, Charles R. abt. 1890 S.F.,CA. 1947 Whalen, Edward abt. 1914 Whitestone, L.I.,N.Y. Whalen, Leonard abt. 1926 " " " Whalen, Mable ( Brown ) 1911 " " " 1993 Whalen, Norma 1916 Whitestone, L.I. - N.Y.

Dear JES, I have a picture of my grandfather dated 1903. The inscription states he was in Plattsburg Barracks, NY. I have written and called everyplace I can find in Clinton Co NY re the Plattsburg Barracks and no one has any information or pictures about the old Barracks. I contacted the Clinton Historical Society, plus the US 5th Infantry. I have checked web sites of old forts and barracks, but nothing. If you are going to Plattsburg, Clinton Co, NY and if you are going to the libraries, could you please let me know if you run across any information about the Barracks. I was looking for pictures, history, etc. My grandfather's name was Kayeton STRAVINK, Private, Co "L", 5th Infantry and he enlisted from Boston, Massachusetts September 1903. If anyone in Plattsburg is interested, I could send them copies of the picture, the inscription and his military record for inclusions in any Plattsburg History. Thank you for any help you might give me. Mary Strovink Daukas >From: Jespane@cs.com >Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 12:32:28 EDT >Subject: Fort Edward soldiers/residents >To: NY-Military-L@rootsweb.com >Looking for records of Fort Edward individuals ; in particular the Sanders >family. >I assume this would have been after the R. War and before 1800...perhaps 1795? >Thank you for any assistance you may provide. >I would like to plan a trip this fall and examine cemetery lists in >Plattsburg libraries. Any other advice you could offer would be of great >assistance. >JES > > >==== NY-Military Mailing List ==== >Visit the >New York Military Page http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyontari/military.htm >New York State Military History and Information > > -E-mail: strovink@geocities.com Researching Lithuania: STROVINK, SHAKIS, STRAVINSKAS, STRAVINK-

Looking for records of Fort Edward individuals ; in particular the Sanders family. I assume this would have been after the R. War and before 1800...perhaps 1795? Thank you for any assistance you may provide. I would like to plan a trip this fall and examine cemetery lists in Plattsburg libraries. Any other advice you could offer would be of great assistance. JES

A list of some forts, barracks, arsenals and camps can be viewed at: http://www.buffalonet.org/army/camps.htm Many of the camps/barracks later became forts. There was also a large arsenal located at Waterviet, NY near the junction of the Erie Canal and the Hudson River.

Hello sister/brother researchers -- I am sending out this inquiry to several lists -- please forgive if you receive a duplicate. In researching my ancestors, I have found many that served in the various militias from NYS in the Revolution. However, some of that information has left me with a few questions, namely: (1) One of my ancestors, born in NYS but died in Ontario, Canada, is listed as a "Butler's Ranger" -- so I assume he was a "Tory" -- anyone have more info on Butler's Rangers? (2) A second ancestor, number #1's cousin in fact, is listed as serving in the Tryon militia "Battalion of Minute Men" -- as in Paul Revere/Minutemen --?? (3) Does anyone have a list of forts that were located along the Mohawk River at this period of history -- I know Fort Stanwyck (becomes Rome, NY) and then Fort Dayton (which is now what--??) Fort Herkimer and a fort at Cherry Valley (named--??) Were there others as well? Supposedly my gggggmother was taken by the Mohawk Indians in one of the latest raid made by the Mohawks (which would be what year(s) - 1780-ish, maybe--??) but released "to the fort" by Joseph Brant. She lived in the Springfield/Jordanville area of NYS. (4) What was Utica called before it was Utica and when did it become Utica? I *know* I should probably KNOW a lot of this stuff already--- why oh why didn't I listen more closely to my 8th grade NYS history teacher, Margaret Gwise?? I'm sure her Spirit is laughing at me know for having to be asking questions she knows *I* should know! :-) Thanks for you help nonetheless! Marsha Strong Gainesville, FL

I have not been able to get on the Carlisle Barracks site. I sent an email to another US Army site and the response I got back was that the Army had shut down a lot of their sites because of problems. Has anyone heard anything about this? Marge

You can search the National Archives Records "Descriptive & Historical Register of Enlisted Soldiers in the U.S. Army" who served any length of time at the Buffalo Barracks between 1836 - 1846, free of charge, at url: http://www.buffalonet.org/army

Some of the data can be reconstructed but not all. See the following NARA site: http://www.nara.gov/regional/mpralts.html -----Original Message----- From: SHELDY1@aol.com [mailto:SHELDY1@aol.com] Sent: Friday, September 03, 1999 2:37 PM To: NY-Military-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Military Records Destroyed Hello every one! I am in hopes that someone can help..My grandfather was in the War in France and killed in Action during a raid while he was on KP..Below is his information.. Theodore Ryerson Born 2 Sept 1888 Died 27 Sept 1918 Military info: 106th Inf. 27th Div-U.S> Army WW1 Died in Action, during Hindenberg Drive on 27th Sept 1918. Father Henry Ryerson --Mothe Nettie Lounsbury CAUSE OF DEATH: Killed during air raid while on KP. According to his nephew Harry Ryerson. His Mother (Nettie), was a "GOLD STAR MOTHER", and traveled to France about 1935/36 in search of her son's remains. Which were never found. A Tombstone has been Placed on the Empty Grave Located in Cypress Hills Cemetery,Brooklyn,NY Grandson Robert J.. Byrne (My 1st cousin) Reports That his Mother (daughter of Theodore Ryerson) Mary Jane Ryerson Requested records from the Nat'l Archives only to recive a reply that the Army records may have been destroyed in a fire.. I know that there was some talks of these records being reconstructed. would any one know if they were? And if not would there be another way to find his information? Any help appreciated Geraldine Ryerson Kanner Grandaughter of Theodore

Hello every one! I am in hopes that someone can help..My grandfather was in the War in France and killed in Action during a raid while he was on KP..Below is his information.. Theodore Ryerson Born 2 Sept 1888 Died 27 Sept 1918 Military info: 106th Inf. 27th Div-U.S> Army WW1 Died in Action, during Hindenberg Drive on 27th Sept 1918. Father Henry Ryerson --Mothe Nettie Lounsbury CAUSE OF DEATH: Killed during air raid while on KP. According to his nephew Harry Ryerson. His Mother (Nettie), was a "GOLD STAR MOTHER", and traveled to France about 1935/36 in search of her son's remains. Which were never found. A Tombstone has been Placed on the Empty Grave Located in Cypress Hills Cemetery,Brooklyn,NY Grandson Robert J.. Byrne (My 1st cousin) Reports That his Mother (daughter of Theodore Ryerson) Mary Jane Ryerson Requested records from the Nat'l Archives only to recive a reply that the Army records may have been destroyed in a fire.. I know that there was some talks of these records being reconstructed. would any one know if they were? And if not would there be another way to find his information? Any help appreciated Geraldine Ryerson Kanner Grandaughter of Theodore

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You can get military service records and pension files for soldiers up to about 1912 from the National Archives and Records Administration. To get the form send an email to: inquire@nara.gov Ask for NATF Form 80. You can request up to 6 copies, you will need a separate one for each type of file you order. Also request a copy of GIL-7, which describes what records are available. Be sure that you include your name and address and that the word "form" appears somewhere in the body of your message. -----Original Message----- From: Edward & Eileen Martin [mailto:EDWARDMARTIN@prodigy.net] Sent: Monday, August 30, 1999 4:30 PM To: NY-Military-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Spanish American War Does anyone know where I can find out information on relative who served in the Spanish American War. His grave stone indicates this war - has insignia on it listing Cuba, P.I, P.R., and U.S.A. Is there some place I can send for any records? Thanks, Em

Does anyone know where I can find out information on relative who served in the Spanish American War. His grave stone indicates this war - has insignia on it listing Cuba, P.I, P.R., and U.S.A. Is there some place I can send for any records? Thanks, Em

Any old photos of the Plattsburg Barracks? I am interested in Plattsburg Barracks, Clinton Co, NY for the year 1903. I have a photograph of my grandfather in uniform with an inscription that states he was stationed there during that year. I am interested in 1903 photo's of the barracks and history of the area at that time to include in our genealogical file. I have written to Shirley Kester at the Clinton Historical Society. Nara and LDS have no records of his service even though I do have discharge papers on him. The 5th Infantry History Site was not aware that they were even at Plattsburg Barracks until I asked them, then they looked it up, but have no history. I need his military records during that time and I have been unable to locate a source for them. I am hoping someone may be able to tell me which other agencies might have these records. He enlisted in Boston, MA, on September 18, 1903 and was in Plattsburg Barracks for basic training with Co "L" of the US 5th Infantry. He was discharged from Fort Roosevelt, Mount Gretna NY in 1906. He re-enlisted in Boston MA at the Watertown Arsenal on October 23, 1906 with the Detachment Ordnance US Army and was given a medical discharge from the USA General Hospital, Washington, DC on Deptember 21, 1908. Thank you. Mary Strovink-Daukas

Following is the story of TAPS according to an ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY HISTORIAN : TAPS Story by Kathryn Shenkle A tune sounded during ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknowns and at military funerals everywhere is known simply as. . . . TAPS DURING a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, Va., you might hear the echoes of "Taps" being sounded by a bugler from one of the armed forces of the United States. The 132-year-old bugle call was composed by Brig. Gen. Daniel Butterfield, who commanded the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, V Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, during the American Civil War. Butterfield wrote "Taps" at Harrison's Landing, Va., in July 1862 to replace the customary firing of three rifle volleys at the end of burials during battle. "Taps" also replaced "Tatoo," the French bugle call to signal "lights out." Butterfield's bugler, Oliver W. Norton of Chicago, was the first to sound the new call. Within months, "Taps" was sounded by buglers in both Union and Confederate forces. "Taps" concludes nearly 15 military funerals conducted with honors each weekday at the Arlington National Cemetery as well as hundreds of others around the country. The tune is also played at many memorial services in Arlington's Memorial Amphitheater and at gravesites throughout the cemetery. "Taps" is sounded during the 2,500 military wreath ceremonies conducted at the Tomb of the Unknowns every year, including the ones to be held this Memorial Day. The ceremonies are viewed by many groups, including veterans, schools, and foreign officials. One of the final bugle calls of the day on military installations, "Taps" is played at 10 p.m. as a signal to service members that it is "lights out." When "Taps" is played, it is customary to salute, if in uniform, or place your hand over your heart if not. The composer of "Taps" was born Oct. 31, 1831, in Utica, N.Y., and joined the Army in Washington, D.C. He was awarded the Medal of Honor in the U.S. Volunteers on June 27, 1862. After his brigade lost more than 600 men in the Battle of Gaines Mill, Butterfield took up the colors of the 83rd Pennsylvania Volunteers. Under heavy enemy fire, he encouraged the depleted ranks to regroup and continue the battle. Butterfield died July 17, 1901, and was buried at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. "Taps" was sounded at his funeral. Kathryn Shenkle is a historian with Arlington National Cemetery. G. M. Freeman Request Congress to Make Illegal The Placing of "Cookies" on Our Computers

Hi Everyone, I am new to the list as of today and am seeking info re the Revolution in Westchester County, NY . I'm presently researching and writing my Masters thesis. It is a combination of History and Genealogy and will cover the Ossining, NY settlement from its inception, through the American Revolution, and post-war reconstruction period. I am hoping that some of you may be able to recommend books or articles that have been written about "Ossining in the Revolution" or may have family stories, a personal touch that will be particularly important in this writing because I am attempting to flesh out the "ordinary" people's lives, as well as stress the value of OUR OWN study of the lives of our ancestors. Thank you. Maureen Smith Cassidy

I am interested in Plattsburg Barracks, Clinton Co, NY for the year 1903. I have a photograph of my grandfather in uniform with an inscription that states he was stationed there during that year. I am interested in 1903 photo's of the barracks and history of the area at that time to include in our genealogical file. I have written to Shirley Kester at the Clinton Historical Society, and Nara and LDS have no records of his service even though I do have discharge papers on him. The 5th Infantry History site did not even know they were in Plattsburg Barracks until they looked it up for me, but they have no other information or history. I need his military records during that time and I have been unable to locate a source for them. I am hoping someone may be able to tell me which other agencies might have these records. He enlisted in Boston, MA, on September 18, 1903 and was in Plattsburg Barracks for basic training with Co "L" of the US 5th Infantry. He was discharged from Fort Roosevelt, Mount Gretna NY in 1906. He re-enlisted in Boston MA at the Watertown Arsenal on October 23, 1906 with the Detachment Ordnance US Army and was given a medical discharge from the USA General Hospital, Washington, DC on september 21, 1908. Thank you. Mary Strovink-Daukas E-mail: strovink@geocities.com Researching Lithuania: STROVINK, SHAKIS, STRAVINSKAS, STRAVINK