Rider, James
From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY
Birth
James Rider was born in Rensselaerville, NY on January 28, 1848, a son of James Rider and Eliza Aker.
Marriage & Children
Military Service
| Residence at Enlistment: | Rensselaerville[1] |
| Place of Birth: | Rensselaerville, NY[1] |
| Date of Birth: | 28 Jan 1848[1] |
| Names of Parents: | James (Rider) and Eliza Aker[1] |
| Marital Status: | Single[1] |
| Occupation: | Farmer[1] |
| Term of Enlistment: | 3 years[1] |
| Bounty Received: | $50.00[1] |
| Enlistment Date: | 4 Aug 1862[1] |
| Enlistment Place: | Albany[1] |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 7th Regiment NY Heavy Artillery[1] |
| Company: | Company K |
| Muster Out Date: | 15 June 1865[1] |
| Muster Out Place: |
| Additional Remarks: " In Battles Spotsylvania Tolupotemy creek Milfort & North Ann Cold Harbor before Petersburg at Deep Bottom ?terice? served in all the engagements of the 7th H Art. and mustered out with Regt June 15th 1865 (still living) P.O. Rensselaerville Albany Co N.Y."[1] Was not listed on the roster of the 7th HA in the AG report. He was a brother to Richard Rider whose record matches this entry completely. The entry by the Town clerk was "can not find". |
| Sources Used: 1850 census, Rensselaerville, Albany Co., NY; Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War |
Death
Obituary
Additional Research Notes
Additional Media
Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War
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