Bounties were paid for re-enlistments too. One of my Civil War relatives was court martialed for "Sleeping on Post" and was sentenced to 6 months at hard labor with a ball and chain. He served part of the sentence but about 5 months after the court martial he re-enlisted and was given a bonus (apparently about $200) and a 30-day furlough. -----Original Message----- From: Raymar7538@aol.com [mailto:Raymar7538@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2000 7:46 AM To: NY-Military-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NY-Mil] Civil War Bounty I understand these "Bounties" were kind of like a "bonus" of extra money, usually paid by the state to enlistee's. Some states paid more than others. Some potential enlistee's would "shop around" in neighboring states to see who paid the most and then join where the "bounty" was the highest. That explains why we sometimes find out that an ancestor who lived in one state joined a Volunteer Military organization in a neighboring state. Mary ______________________________

Hi, Would anyone have access to information on the War of 1812 who would be able to do a lookup for me. I'm looking for information on Lawrence Swinyer/Swenor/Swiney/Sweney. I know that he served in the War of 1812 but that is all I have. He had eight sons who served in the Civil War and there was a big article in a Utica newspaper. Sorry I don't have the name of the newspaper or the date. I do have a copy of the article. It has pictures of Lawrence and his eight sons and was titled "A Family With a Most Remarkable War Record". I'd like to find out more about this family. Thanks for any help! Jeanne in Maine JMar137@aol.com

"Dick O'Donnell" <dickod@mindspring.com> wrote: -snip- >In these papers there is reference to a bounty being paid. The use of >the word today implies that a capture was made but I have the feeling >that it was a more normal payment at that time. The bounty in this case is what we would call a 'signing bonus' today. When the call went out for more troops in 1863[?], each state sent the counties a quota that needed to be filled based on their population. If the quota was filled by volunteers the counties wouldn't need to draft anyone. $100-$200 seems to be the norm, but Schenectady was offering $1000 by the winter of 1864. [and not getting many takers]. The bounty money was mostly provided by private individuals who donated it to the county. You might see the terms 'bounty men' or 'two year men' referred to in some Civil War letters & correspondence. It was a derogatory term applied by the old timers who enlisted 'for the duration' before the bounties were offered. Just something to think about. Your ancestor, who joined an already formed Regiment and joined them with practically no training was probably looked down upon by his new unit until the first battle they faced together. [It's been my experience that after sharing some incoming together nobody much cares where you came from, or how you got there. At that point you become a brother.] jim

I have recently had the good fortune to locate numerous papers in the National Archives for two relatives who fought in the Civil War, one with the 186th Infantry of New York. In these papers there is reference to a bounty being paid. The use of the word today implies that a capture was made but I have the feeling that it was a more normal payment at that time. Does anyone know exactly what the payment refers to? Dick O'Donnell Melbourne, Florida, USA Hosting multiple sites, visit my home base at: http://www.mindspring.com/~dickod

I understand these "Bounties" were kind of like a "bonus" of extra money, usually paid by the state to enlistee's. Some states paid more than others. Some potential enlistee's would "shop around" in neighboring states to see who paid the most and then join where the "bounty" was the highest. That explains why we sometimes find out that an ancestor who lived in one state joined a Volunteer Military organization in a neighboring state. Mary

Dyer's Compendium lists three 28th Regiments from New York: 28th REGIMENT INFANTRY (3 MONTHS) Embarked on transport "Star of the South" April 23, 1861. Arrived at Washington, D.C., April 29. Mustered in May 10, 1861. Advance into Virginia and occupation of Arlington Heights May 24. Skirmish near Chain Bridge June 2. Engaged in picket and fatigue duty, constructing Fort Bennett, and a redoubt near Aqueduct Bridge; also guarding bridge at Georgetown during battle of Bull Run. Mustered out August 5, 1861. 28th REGIMENT INFANTRY ("SCOTT LIFE GUARD") Organized at Albany, N.Y., and mustered in May 22, 1861. Left State for Washington, D.C., June 25, 1861. Attached to Mansfield's Command to July, 1861. Butterfield's Brigade, Sandford's Division, Patterson's Army of the Shenandoah, to October, 1861. Gordon's Brigade, Banks' Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, Banks' 5th Army Corps, to April, 1862. 1st Brigade. 1st Division, Dept. of the Shenandoah, to June, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Army Corps, Pope's Army of Virginia, to September, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 12th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to June, 1863. SERVICE.--Near Martinsburg, Va., July 11, 1861. Expedition to Point of Rocks, Md., August 5. Guard and outpost duty on the Upper Potomac till February, 1862. Operations near Edwards' Ferry October 20-24, 1861. Advance on Winchester, Va., March 1-12, 1862. Occupation of Winchester March 12. Ordered to Manassas, Va., March 18, and back to Winchester March 19. Pursuit of Jackson March 24-April 27. Columbia Furnace April 16. Near Harrisonburg April 24. Gordonsville April 26. Operations in the Shenandoah Valley May 15-June 17. At Strasburg till May 20. Retreat to Wincheater May 20-25. Front Royal May 23. Battle of Winchester May 24-25. Retreat to Williamsport May 25-26. Bunker Hill May 25. At Williamsport till June 10. Moved to Front Royal June 10-18. Reconnoissance to Luray June 29-30. Battle of Cedar Mountain August 9. Pope's Campaign in Northern Virginia August 16-September 2. Fords of the Rappahannock August 20-23. White Sulphur Springs August 23-25. Plains of Manassas August 26-28. Battles of Groveton August 29; Bull Run August 30. Battle of Antietam, Md., September 16-17. At Sandy Hook and Maryland Heights September 22 to December 10. March to Fairfax Station December 10-14, and duty there till January 19. Moved to Stafford Court House January 19-23, and duty there till April 27. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Battle of Chancellorsville May 1-5. Mustered out June 2, 1863, expiration of term. Three years' men transferred to 60th Regiment New York Infantry. Regiment lost during service 2 Officers and 46 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 50 Enlisted men by disease. Total 98. 28th REGIMENT NATIONAL GUARD INFANTRY. Organized for 30 days' service June 20, 1863. Left State for Harrisburg, Pa., June 20. Duty at Marysville, Md., Carlisle and Gettysburg, Pa. Attached to 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Dept. of the Susquehanna, Carlisle July 1. Duty at Arsenal, New York, during Draft Riots. Mustered out July 23, 1863. Again entered service for 100 days September 2, 1864. Mustered out November 13, 1864. At 09:46 PM 3/27/00 -0500, robert S Commerford wrote: >I had a relative in the 28th reg. N.Y. Militia during the civil War. >Can anyone tell me where I may find information about this Reg. He was >listed as a Sgt. But I have not found any listing of this Reg in Books or >on the internet.

I had a relative in the 28th reg. N.Y. Militia during the civil War. Can anyone tell me where I may find information about this Reg. He was listed as a Sgt. But I have not found any listing of this Reg in Books or on the internet. Thanks Bob

Can any one give me some information on the GAR in Buffalo, NY, specifically the Chapin Post. Gr grandfather was at one time commander of this post. Thanks

Hello List, I am looking for information on Homer B. Foster who was listed as a member of the GAR Post in Dunkirk Any help appreciated. Gayle Hyde McKeesport, PA

I am interested in learning about the service information of Eli Foote who was reported to be a Colonel in the 19th Regiment, New York Militia abt 1840 while he lived in Lima, Livingston Co., New York. Charles Gilbert, Amherst, NY cegjeg@dellnet.com

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Hi All, I'm wondering if someone would know why a Civil War Veteran in the early 1900's, ( to 1916 ) would have gone to a Virginia Veterans Home and not to one closer to home, NYC. Would it have been because there were so few? Or maybe by choice. Thanks for any help. Carly

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Does anyone know how I can find out what unit/division/company/etc my father and uncles were in during WWII? I'm not looking for actual records, I just thought I could find out where they were during the war if I knew what units they were in? My uncles were in the Army, the Army Air Corp and Navy (SeeBees) and my father was in the Marines. Thanks in advance, BobK

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Bob - Check The Parke Society for info on your John Park. There may be a connection. They are at www.parke.org <A HREF="http://www.parke.org">Parke Society</A> See my RootsWeb page on my Parke ancestors at - http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jimward52/parke.htm <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jimward52/parke.htm">Jim Ward's Genealogy Pages: My Parke Ancestry</A>