Johnson, William D.
From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY
Birth
William D. Johnson was born on October 10, 1825 at Westerlo, a son of James Johnson and Hannah Simpkins. [1]
Marriage & Children
William married at Greenville at about 1860, Hannah ______ who was born at about 1827 in NY. They had one known child, Harriet Johnson. William’s wife, Hannah, died sometime between 1870 and 1880 at Greenville
Military Service
| Residence: | Greenville [1] |
| Enlistment Date: | 11 Aug 1862[2] |
| Enlistment Place: | Greenville [2] |
| Enlistment Rank: | Corporal[2] |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 120th Infantry[2] |
| Company: | Company K[2] |
| Muster Out Date: | 18 Feb 1864[2] |
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| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 35 to serve 3 years. [2] “Was in the battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Discharged on February 18, 1864 on account of disability” [1]
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Death
William died on February 15, 1888 at the Almshouse at Cairo, Greene Co., NY and was buried in the county lot there.
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