News:
Now in the library; "Genealogy of the Cooke and Cook family". New under the Moments in Time section: my "I Love Me Wall". (purely self-indulgent, I know.)
honoring our relatives that have served this country. This list is "in progress" and by no means comlete. If you feel we've overlooked someone please contact us using the "Suggest" tab on the top of their page.
83rd New York Infantry, Company A.
Epitaph:
Son of Joseph & Amelia Wheelock. Born in Providence. Died at Seminary Hospital, Fairfax, Va. He was fatally wounded at the Second Battle of Bull Run while nobly fighting in defense of his country.
Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori.
(a line from the Roman lyrical poet Horace's Odes (III.2.13). The line can be roughly translated into English as: "It is sweet and right to die for your country.")
Enlist in Company F, Third MI Infantry, on June 12, 1861. He was awarded the Kearny Cross for his participation in the battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia, on May 3, 1863.
While never truly an enlisted service member, as Justice of the Peace of Hanover, Grafton, New Hampshire Eleazar conveyed information about the enemy to General George Washington.
Eli was a Fifer in the Revolution. At the age of 15 he joined Colonel Ebenezer Learned's Regiment and later under Colonel Cushing, and Colonel Jacob Davis.
He served in the French and Indian war for four years, was captain at the siege of Louisburg. He was a soldier of the Revolution. As a Colonel he commanded the 4th Suffolk County Regiment. He marched on the Lexington Alarm, and was at Ticonderoga and Crown Point.
Enlisted as a private, Company D, 83rd New York Infantry. Discharged as 2nd Lieutenant of the 14th New York Artillery. Note: His headstone identifies him as a Captain.
George enlisted in company D, 6th Michigan Infantry, 21 Sep 186, at Kalamazoo, for 3 years. He was 11 years old. He served as a drummer. He was in battles at Baton Rouge, LA, and Siege of Port Hudson, LA. He was discharged at Fort Gaines, AL, 12 Feb 1865.
