Hello List Could someone tell me where I can obtain a listing of all the "SCANLONS" who served in the Marine Corps during WW1 from NYC? Regards John

I missed this: he was in the HQ CO 1st BN 186th Infantry -- does BN = born or batallion? :) -----Original Message----- From: Cindy Robinson Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 2:51 PM To: NY-Military-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NY-Mil] William Dietrich, revisited I've got a little more information on William Dietrich, whom I am looking for. He served in the HQ jCo. 1st 186th Infantry and was released 11/16/1945. Does anyone have a current address or know where I can find him? Thanks, cindy

1926 Rochester the following hon disch soldirs in the Civil War are appointed to take charge of burials Peter Sheridan Thomas A Burchill, Eugene Durand Isaih H Chatfield, James B Williams, Robert J Forristal Henry G Sauer Hiram Krill, Johnson French Charles T Peck Herman Cole Peter Gebic George H Losey Wm W Morey Truman H Tobbins Eugene A Green Charles Noble Frank Saunders Henry M Baker Frederick Warner Arthur M Newton James A Bushnell John A Smith Byron E Ketcham Charles E Clark Hugh O'Donnell for burials of other wars Frederick Young Aaron D Schue Chas L Richardson Henry J Ryan

I've got a little more information on William Dietrich, whom I am looking for. He served in the HQ jCo. 1st 186th Infantry and was released 11/16/1945. Does anyone have a current address or know where I can find him? Thanks, cindy

Any reenactments in or 'round Central NY scheduled soon?

In an email from Theodore Bleck, I was informed that the book "Heavy Guns and Light, The History of the 4th New York Heavy Artillery", by Hyland Kirk, 1890, will be reprinted this summer. The presale price is $45 through May 15, 2000. According to Ted, publication date is pushed out to July since we really want enough orders to do the printing. Send order and check to: ONTARIO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Venture Crew 1861 55 N. Main Street Canandaigua NY 14424 Check should be made to VENTURE CREW 1861 (memo the check 4th NYHA reprint) Ted has a bit more information on the 4th Heavy on his web page at: http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Battlefield/4140/csg.html#4nyha

-----Original Message----- From: Johnna Parliament [mailto:johnnaparliament@goodkind.net] Sent: Monday, May 01, 2000 11:27 AM To: NYWEST-L@rootsweb.com Subject: NYACK'S OAK HILL CEMETERY Newspaper article appearing Sunday, April31st gave the following info on famous and founders buried here. Union and Confederate Civil War veterans and village founders are buried here along with 21,000 others. Oldest Headstone: Harmanus Tallman - grandson of the founder Dowe Harmensen Tallman who first settled Nyack 1684. NOTE: OLDER HEADSTONES WERE RELOCATED FROM AN EARLIER CEMETERY AT SALISBURY POINT IN SOUTH NYACK WHEN THE LOW LYING RIVERFRONT LAND MADE BURIALS RISKY. DAVID SMITH OFFERED THE LAND WHERE THE CURRENT OAK HILL CEMETERY EXISTS SINCE 1848. Civil War Vets: Edward Pye Commander Co F 95th NY Regiment died @ The Battle of Gettysberg General Daniel Ullman who urged President Lincoln to establish a regiment of African-American soldiers. Towt Waldron Co G of 17th NY Zouave Regiment - the first Nyack soldier killed in the Civil War Early Settlers: Commodore William Voorhis who staged sailing regattas in the Hudon River in the 19th century. William Hand owned a mansion on South Franklin Street, was an inventor who worked with Thomas Edison J.E. Braunsdorf founded Pearl River Politician Sen Clarence Lexow rooted corruption in NYC's 5 boroughs allowing NYC to become a city in 1848 Theatre Folk Helen Hayes with husdand Charles MacArthur and daughter Mary Ben Hecht MacArthur's collaborator on "The Front Page" and "Twentieth Century" his wife Rose and daughter Jenny Artist Edward Hopper his wife Josephine buried at a high point with a panoramic view of Tappan Zee Author Carson McCuller "The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter" Educator Alvin Johnson founded THe New School For Social Research Cemetery entrance on Route 9W. For information call Bob Goldberg (914) 268-3838

Ann, you are correct usually the local Town Clerk (Registrar of Vital Statistics) completed what was called a Militia Enrollment list for their town. The information contained included name, dob, address, occupation, age, prior military service and exemptions. The men on the lists enrolled went up to age 45. For W.W. 1 these lists were compiled in June of 1916, a local draft board was also appointed which eventually completed the drafts of men selected for service. Example below; date name address age dob occupation 6/20/16 Doe, John New Windsor 31 11/19/1885 Telegrapher prior service exemption Signal Corps 1911-12 Private -- Glenn Marshall - New Windsor N.Y. Town Historian

Is anyone familiar with the two WWI draft registration forms and the information provided? I am looking at those for NY- --I have the impression that the forms are completed by local people working as registrars who may know the applicants - do you think the remarks and notations are self-reported or the opinions of the registrar or both? --I have a question re notations and comments if someone is familiar with these forms would you email me or provide address? Thankyou

This is an urgent call to all those lost lines out there. A project of updating THE SWARTWOUT CHRONICLES is is full gear. If you have them in your line and lost the link. Even better their lines left out of the Original Chronicles, please submit them for the Updated version. There is no author as we all take credit for each of our own lines. Come on folks, it won't cost a penny and you could help someone find their roots. Just send in you lines and you get all the credit for it. Also LABOR DAY WEEKEND IS REUNION TIME!!!!! And this year is a real biggy! It will be held in Geneva, New York. Why is it so important? As of the year 2002 the Swartwout family will have been in North America 350 years. A big head count t the reunion will guarntee us of a place in history, by the Swartwout name getting honourable mention in the Sentate and put into the minutes. We have a lot to lose by not showing up. Kathy Hoeldke kathyhoeldke@sympatico.ca

Recently I went to the site of the Andersonville Prison Camp and Nat'l Cemetery in Andersonville, Ga., about 10 miles from Americus, Ga. It was a very interesting and moving experience. In the visitors center, you can watch a short documentary type film about the prison camp during the Civil War. There are also 2 computers where you can enter in names to see if any relatives were imprisoned there. They also have a pretty large collection of all kinds of books, pamphlets, etc., about the Civil War and those connected with it. I bought a CD for $20, "The Prison Camp at Andersonville" interactive CD-ROM. This CD includes the Andersonville POW database. I couldn't decide whether to buy it or a small book with all the names of the men who had been imprisoned or died there, or were exchanged. Individual graves were quite easy to find via a numbering system, but a car is necessary to get from one place to another. It is quite a large cemetery. I also purchased a book about the Cemetery, but I have put it somewhere where I would know where it was if I wanted it. I'm sure you all know what I mean. However, I do have a little brochure, "Visit Andersonville Civil War Village". If you wanted to write for more info, I feel sure if you addressed a letter to Andersonville Nat'l Cem, Andersonville, Ga.,31711, it would get there. Just thought I'd share some of this info with everyone. I have wanted to go there for a long time, it was worth the wait, and the trip. Joy E. Bold joy_bold@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online and get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/

Try the library for any good history book on the Civil War or even this particular battle. Also, try http://www.cyndislist.com for references to the battle and histories of the Civil War. You might look for diaries too. Try any of the on line book stores and look at their list of out of print and second hand books as well as their regular list for Civil War books. ----- Original Message ----- From: <VinKnapp@aol.com> To: <NY-Military-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 3:05 PM Subject: [NY-Mil] Re: NY-Military-D Digest V00 #81 > I am researching my gg-grandfather Thomas H. Hamilton, 1st Sgt., G/38th > NYS Vol Inf. who fought was wounded and captured and subsequently paroled > during First Bull Run/Manassas. > > Any information would be appreciated regarding his unit in this first > battle of the Civil War as well as the procedures for parole of prisoners in > 1861. I have the available battle history, etc. so I'm really interested in > the stories behind the story. > > Thank you in advance for any assistance. > > Vince Knapp > >

I am researching my gg-grandfather Thomas H. Hamilton, 1st Sgt., G/38th NYS Vol Inf. who fought was wounded and captured and subsequently paroled during First Bull Run/Manassas. Any information would be appreciated regarding his unit in this first battle of the Civil War as well as the procedures for parole of prisoners in 1861. I have the available battle history, etc. so I'm really interested in the stories behind the story. Thank you in advance for any assistance. Vince Knapp

Are you referring to Samuel Drake's Regiment aka 3rd Regiment/Westchester County Militia?

Can anyone tell me about Drake's Regt.? Where were the men from? The Regt. seems to have existed 1775 - 1785. I'm looking for a Levi Palmer who was a member. By 1800 Levi was in Harpersfield, Delaware Co. but I don't know where he was before that. Thanks for any help or suggestions. Dorrie in Lexington, MA FERRETT99@Prodigy.net Poor Spellers of the World, Untie! ----- Original Message ----- From: <NY-Military-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <NY-Military-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2000 10:19 AM Subject: NY-Military-D Digest V00 #80

Anyone know of a master list of Civil War soldiers and the counties they were from? I'm looking for information about Charles Emmet O'Brien, b. 1838, county name unknown. Thanks! Jim Ward

Please advise on the purpose of the site and type of information available. Thanks, Wally Lowe

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Hello Listers, Would someone have any information as to where I might obtain my gx5 grandfather's Rev. War Record from NY? I've had two rejects from NARA.... He should have a record, as he served from 1778 -1801, with NY 78 Regiment. as Surgeon. I believe he received land for his service, His name was, John Francis VACHER, MD, residing in NYC, died 1807, buried in St. Paul's Chapel Graveyard, NYC. I would appreciate your assistance with an address and approx. how much to send. Thank you so much, Sue W sew@gate.net