Edwards, William H.
From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY
Birth
William Edwards was born in Rensselaerville, NY on May 18, 1849, a son of Peter Edwards and Lucinda Mackey
Marriage & Children
Military Service
| Residence: | Preston Hollow |
| Place of Birth: | Rensselaerville, NY |
| Date of Birth: | 18 May 1849 |
| Names of Parents: | Peter (Edwards) and Lucinda Mackey |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Term of Enlistment: | 3 years |
| Bounty Received: | none |
| Enlistment Date: | 20 March 1865 |
| Enlistment Place: | Kingston, NY |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 80th Infantry[1] |
| Company: | Company G |
| Deserted on: | 16 Dec 1865 |
| Deserted at: | City Point, VA |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 18.[1] "Was at the surrender of Gen'l Lee Still in service"[2] |
| Sources Used: Annual Report of the Adjutant-General of the State of NY for the year 1899; 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
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Annual Report of the Adjutant-General
- ↑ Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War
