Who was HERBERT KNOWLES? Who was his family? He was taken prisoner and died while in prison. He was from the state of New York. Is there additional information to be found on this young man who gave his life fighting for his home state of New York. More than just the statistics below: KNOWLES, H., Private, 3d NY, Co. F, died July 1, 1865 Hampton National Cemetery Cemetery Rd. at Marshall Ave. Hampton, VA 23669 Phyllis in Fl.