Memorial Record
The Deceased Soldiers of Norwich
Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 15, 1872
John Doing, whose parents were Horace and Emily Doing, was born in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], March, 16th, 1838. Engaged in agriculture, he left the farm to uphold the flag, enlisting September 1, 1862, in Company B, 44th N.Y.V. He was killed at the Battle of Gettysburg and was buried on the field. In September 1858, he married Miss Emily J., daughter of John Taylor, of Plymouth, who with two children, survive him.
James M. Heady, the eldest son of James A. and Louisa Heady, was born in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], April 27, 1846. He enlisted January 10th, 1864, in Company F, 5th Reg. N.Y. Heavy Artillery. He was in several engagements, and at last shot through the head in battle near Petersburgh, April 2, 1865.
Jacob Weiler, son of John and Gertrude Weiler, was a native in Prussia, being born at Siegburgh, on the Rhine, opposite Cologne, December 6th, 1816. He came to this country in 1852, his family-wife and three children-following with his brother Frederick, the year after. A cabinetmaker and carpenter in Fatherland, he found employ in the Piano Works of Hayes & Rider. He enlisted in Company K, 40th N.Y.V., in January 1864. Severely wounded in the battle of Spottsylvania Court House, May 11th, 1864. From the effects of his injuries, he is supposed to have died shortly after.
Joseph Weiler, son of Jacob and Mary Weiler, was born in Cologne in 1840. From Erpel, near Ramagen, he came to America in 1853. He also worked in the Piano Manufactory of Hayes & Rider. This soldier served upwards of two years in the 101st New York, was at Bull Run and in most of the battles of his regiment. Re-enlisted in Company K, 40th New York, in January 1864. At the battle of North Ann, May 23, 1864, both legs were severed from his body. He was removed to Washington, D.C., where he died on the 30th of that month.
Merritt C. Shaver, son of Peter and Malvina Shaver, was born in Nelson, Madison County, October 21, 1841; enlisted under first call for troops for three months in 12th New York. Serving out his time, he re-enlisted in Company A. 9th New York Heavy Artillery, January 8, 1864. Died at Hart's Island, while on detached duty, of apoplexy, March 2d, 1865 buried in Norwich, March 11.
William Wilcox, son of Ebenezer and Elizabeth Wilcox, was born in Abington, Pa. July 29, 1823. At an early age he removed to Norwich. On the 12th of August 1862, he enlisted in Company B, 114th New York. In Convalescent Camp, in Brashear City, when that place and stores were captured by the enemy, in July 1863, he was taken prisoner and with the captives marched to Ship Island. Upon being paroled he was transferred to Barracks Hospital, New Orleans. Drowned at sea, while on passage home on sick leave, June 11, 1864. The steamer Pocahontas, upon which he sailed the last of May, collided with the Electric Spark, and was sunk with nearly all on board. In September 1848, he married Altezera L. Norris of Smithville. He left a wife and two children.
Norman A. Maxim, whose father was Chester Maxim, was a native of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], born in 1832. He left the forge for the field, enlisting in August 1864, in Company L, 20th New York Cavalry. On his way to New York, to be mustered out with his Regiment, by reason of sickness, he was left at Sacket's Harbor. Sent for by friends, he was brought home to die a few months thereafter, Nov. 4, 1866. He was buried in Norwich at North East Quarter. In October 1856, he married Almena, daughter of Stephen Edmonds, left one child, since dead.
Richard Reynolds, son of Ezekiel and Nellie Reynolds, was born in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], April 22, 1838. Early in the war, he enlisted in Bates Battery, Light Artillery. Wounded in a leg on the Chickahominy, and sent to Fortress Monroe, transferred to New York, where he died of chronic diarrhea, Nov. 1, 1862.
Willard F. Lewis, son of Lorenzo and Mary Lewis, was born in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], December 23d, 1829?. By occupation a farmer. Enlisted in Company C, 114th Regiment, in August 1862. Participated in the siege of Port Hudson. Never fully recovering from typhoid fever, with which he was attacked at Baltimore, he died of disease of the lungs, at the Marine Hospital, New Orleans, September 6th, 1863. Was buried in the Patriot's Cemetery, Cypress Grove. This soldier had two brothers, Herman J. and Harris Lewis, in the 22d New York Cavalry, who participated in the capture of Richmond.
William D. Hughson, son of Nicholas and Charlotte Duncan Hughson, was born in Gilboa, Schoharie County, April 10th, 1854. Employed by his brother, O.M. Hughson, as clerk in the Eagle hotel, Norwich. Enlisted February 13th, 1864, in 22d New York Cavalry, with rank of Corporal. Contracted smallpox while in camp at Rochester, was treated in Saint Mary's Hospital, where he died on the 20th of March following his enlistment. His remains were disinterred, and brought to Norwich, where they were re-buried, April 15th, 1866.
George W. Isbell, son of Milo Isbell, was born in Georgetown, Madison County. He was among the first to enlist in Company B, 114th N.Y.V. From Corporal promoted to Sergeant. Discharged for disability, at Marine Hospital, New Orleans, September 3d, 1863. Died of consumption, on passage home, on steamer American, on the 22d of September, buried at sea. His wife was Maria Combs, of Morrisville, by whom he had two children, now living in the West, their mother, thrice married, being dead.
Alonzo Benjamin, a native of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], and a law student in 1855-6 in the office of the late John Wait, of Norwich, enlisted in Honedale, in a Pennsylvania Regiment, in 1862. He was in battle at Fredericksburg and also at Gettysburg, where, in assisting a wounded comrade and friend, he was shot through the heart. He died instantly and was buried on the field. In 1855 he married Cordelia, daughter of Nathaniel Eggleston, of Norwich.
John L. Gates, son of Simon and Annette Gates, was born a native, it is believed, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Enlisted January 1st, 1864, in Company L, 22d New York Cavalry. Died January 9th, 1865, at Salisbury prison. Left a wife and three children, now residing in New Berlin.
Fayette T. York, son of Charles C. and Mary York, was born in Norwich [Chenango co. NY], At the age of eighteen he left a clerkship for the army. In February 1864, he enlisted in the 22d N.Y Cavalry, Company L. promoted Sergeant from Corporal and was several times on detached service. On the 8th of May, in an engagement near Spotsylvania Court House, he was taken prisoner and marched to Andersonville, where he died from starvation.
__________________________________
We publish below the names of several deceased soldiers, with such imperfect statement of facts as we have been enabled to procure, hoping thereby to obtain from relatives or friends fuller and more satisfactory particulars.
George W. Clark, son of Abram and Ellen Clark, was born in Newark, N.J., July 4th, 1845. Cigar Maker. Enlisted for two years, in the Navy. Died of typhoid fever, September 28, 1864.
LaMont Burdick, son of Lorenzo and Abigail Burdick, enlisted toward the close of the war, aged nineteen. Taken prisoner and never heard from.
Daniel P. Lottridge, son of William and Betsey Lottridge, was a native of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY]. Farmer and teacher. Enlisted in a cavalry Regiment the last year of the war. wounded in the ankle; taken to the hospital at Winchester and died at that place.
Elisha Dennia, enlisted in May 1861, in Company D, 44th, N.Y.V. Died in New York, of typhoid fever, May 10, 1862. His mother, Lydia Dennis, since married a Mr. Graves.
Henry Rogers, private in the 49th New York, died May 10th, 1864.
Albert A. Bryant, private in Company G, 152d N.Y.V., died August 28th, 1864. Parents, Ira and Leena Bryant.
Henry B. Davis, enlisted September 25, 1861, in Company E., 89th, N.Y.V. Died at Folley Island, September 10th, 1863. Parents, Russel and Alzina Davis.
Charles G. Camp, son of Simon and Emily Camp, enlisted August 1, 1862, in company G, 121st, N.Y.V. Died January 23d, 1863 of typhoid fever.
Martin Wolcott, enlisted in July 1862. Died at New Orleans, April 16, 1863.
Joseph Gilman, enlisted September 20, 1862, in Company K, 10th N.Y. Cavalry. Supposed to have died near Yorktown, about the 10th of May 1863. His wife, now Margaret McLarkey, lives in Norwich.
William T. Payson, a recruit in Company G, 17th N.YV., enlisted in September 1863, Died at Memphis, Tennessee.
Elijah M. Pike, enlisted in September 1861, in the 89th NY.V. Drowned August 15th, 1862, by collision of steamers George Peabody and Elm City on passage from Newport News to Washington, D.C., to join his Regiment.
