18th New York Infantry Volunteer Regiment

Company I

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Company I, along with Company's B,F and H were recruited from Albany and immediate vicinity.
 
COMPANY I ROSTER
 
Captain
 
Thomas J. Radcliff
Age 40 years. Enlisted May 10, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as Captain, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
William G. Weed
No age given. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as Captain, Co. I, April 19, 1861, to serve two years. Out of service on May 10, 1861.
 
1st Lieutenant
 
George Chapman
Age 22 years. Enlisted May 10, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as 1st Lieutenant, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Resigned on January 15, 1863.
 
Nolan, Michael A.
Age 22 years. Appointed 1st Lieutenant, Co. I, April 20, 1861, to serve two years. Not mustered in, and out of service on April 29, 1861. Not commissioned.
 
Ensign (2nd Lieutenant)
 
Charles W. Heald
Age 42 years. Enlisted April 12, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as 2nd Lieutenant, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Resigned on November 6, 1861.
 
1st Sergeant
 
John T. Morgan
Age 31 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as 1st Sergeant, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Deserted on July 8, 1861, in Washington, DC.
 
Sergeants
 
James Chalmers
Age 22 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a Sergeant, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Promoted to 1st Sergeant. Promoted again to 2nd Lieutenant on November 5, 1861. Promoted again to 1st Lieutenant on January 15, 1863. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Alfred M. Chesmore
Age 22 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a Sergeant, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Promoted.to 1st Sergeant. Transferred to Co. G, on November 2, 1862 and promoted to 1st Lieutenant. Mustered out with Co. G, May 28, 1863, Albany.
 
Jeremiah Leary
Age 31 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a Sergeant, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany. Subsequent service in Co. H, 91st New York Infantry.
 
Corporals
 
Edward M. Fogerty
Age 33 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a Corporal, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Killed in action September 14, 1862, at Crampton's Gap, MD.
 
David F. Hewett
Age 19 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a Corporal, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Promoted to Sergeant. Received a disability discharge on November 13, 1862.
 
John H. Marven
Age 27 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a Corporal, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on January 15, 1863. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Patrick McCafery
Age 29 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a Corporal, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Musicians
 
Smith Chamberlin
Age 17 years. Enlisted April 23, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a Musician, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Promoted to private. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
William Dougherty
Age 16 years. Enlisted May 8, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a Musician, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Promoted to private. Deserted on August 29, 1861, in Alexandria, VA.
 
Privates
 
Allen, Charles T.
Age 19 years. Enlisted April 29, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with Company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Allen, William H.
Age 22 years. Enlisted May 17, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Blondon, William H.
Age 19 years. Enlisted May 17, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Deserted on June 3, 1861, in Albany.
 
Boutwell, Hiram
Age 29 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Brooks, Gilbert C.
Age 21 years. Enlisted April 29, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Received a disability discharge on September 22, 1861, in Alexandria, VA.
 
Cain, Thomas H.
Age 21 years. Enlisted May 6, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Received a disability discharge on September 22, 1861, in Alexandria, VA.
 
Calhoun, Benjamin
Age 40 years. Enlisted April 23, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Carey, John F.
Age 22 years. Enlisted May 17, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Promoted to Sergeant on January 1, 1863. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Carey, Michael
Age 27 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Promoted to Corporal. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Carroll, John
Age 41 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Wounded on June 27, 1862, at Gaines Mill, VA. Discharged because of wounds on February 4, 1862.
 
Carroll, Thomas
Age 21 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany
 
Casey, Daniel
Age 22 years. Enlisted April 29, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with Company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Clark, Edward
Age 21 years. Enlisted May 11, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Deserted on August 29, 1862, in Alexandria, VA.
 
Connors, James
Age 44 years. Enlisted May 15, 1861, at Albany; mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Received a disability discharged on September 22, 1862, in Alexandria, VA.
 
Cullen, Philip
Age 28 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Curtis, Eli
Age 31 years. Enlisted April 27, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Received a disability discharge on October 10, 1861, in Alexandria, VA.
 
Dawley, Carrigan
Age 24 years. Enlisted April 29, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Deserted on May 15, 1862, in Shipping Point, VA.
 
Dickerson, William
Age 20 years. Enlisted May 17, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Dillon, John
Age 19 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Wounded in thigh on September 14, 1862 at Crampton's Gap, MD. Administered in Camp A in Frederick, MD on October 6, 1862. Returned to company on December 26, 1862. Mustered out with Company, May 28, 1863, at Albany. Subsequent service in Co. L, 13th New York Light Artillery.
 
Dooly, Peter
Age 19 years. Enlisted May 17, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Durkee, Shubil
Age 25 years. Enlisted April 23, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany. Subsequent service in Co. H, 22nd New York Cavalry.
 
Elliot, William
Age 20 years. Enlisted May 17, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Fisher, William
Age 22 years. Enlisted September 1, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, September 1, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Foy, Barnard
Age 26 years. Enlisted May 9, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Garity, Michael
Age 19 years. Enlisted April 29, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Garvy, Erastus
Age 20 years. Enlisted May 2, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany. Subsequent service in Co. L, 7th New York Light Artillery.
 
Harrigan, Thomas
Age 22 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Promoted to Corporal. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Hennesy, David
Age 23 years. Enlisted May 7, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Hogeboom, Stephen
Age 40 years. Enlisted May 8, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Received a disability discharge on September 22, 1861, at Alexandria, VA.
 
Hooper, John
Age 19 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany. Subsequent service in Co. C, 18th New York Cavalry.
 
Houghkirk, William
Age 21 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany. Subsequent service in Co. D, 7th New York Light Artillery.
 
Hoyt, George M.
Age 22 years. Enlisted April 22, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Hutchins, Henry F.
Age 38 years. Enlisted May 17, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Received a disability discharge on January 15, 1863.
 
Hyer, Joseph F.
Age 26 years. Enlisted April 22, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Ingalls, Peter
Age 26 years. Enlisted May 6, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Kerr, James
Age 24 years. Enlisted May 17, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Deserted on August 6, 1861, in Washington, DC.
 
Laflaur, John
Age 30 years. Enlisted April 30, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Larkins, John
Age 18 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Leach, Lucius
Age 25 years. Enlisted May 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Received a disability discharge on January 15, 1863.
 
Leary, Morris
Age 25 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Lewis, Jesse
Age 25 years. Enlisted April 22, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Received a disability discharge on September 10, 1861, in Alexandria, VA.
 
Martin, Alfred A.
Age 21 years. Enlisted May 10, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Mautline, John W.
Age 25 years. Enlisted May 17, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
McClench, Daniel
Age 19 years. Enlisted May 12, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
McClinch, Daniel
Age 43 years. Enlisted August 30, 1862, at Albany. Mustered in as private Co. I, on August 30, 1862. Transferred out of the 18th on May 19, 1863 to the 121st New York Infantry
 
McFeterish, James
Age 19 years. Enlisted May 10, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany. Subsequent service in Co. L, 7th New York Light Artillery.
 
Miller, William W.
Age 39 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Deserted on August 10, 1861, in Alexandria, VA.
 
Nolan, John
Age 18 years. Enlisted May 13, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany. Subsequent service in Co. C, 14th New York Light Artillery.
 
Nolan, Patrick
Age 23 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Promoted to Corporal on September 14, 1862. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany. Subsequent service in 3rd New York Infantry.
 
Nugent, Edward
Age 18 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Killed June 27, 1862, at Gaines Mills, Va.
 
Patterson, Henry
Age 21 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Deserted on June 1, 1861, in Albany.
 
Patterson, James
Age 20 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Deserted on September 5, 1861, in Alexandria, VA.
 
Patterson, John
Age 24 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Deserted on June 1, 1861, in Albany.
 
Peckham, Charles
Age 31 years. Enlisted April 13, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany. Subsequent service in 17th New York Infantry.
 
Phillips, John D.
Age 18 years. Enlisted May 17, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Potts, William H.
Age 19 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Deserted on October 10, 1861, from Camp King, Alexandria, VA.
 
Richardson, David
Age 26 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Promoted to Corporal on September 29, 1862. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Richford, James
Age 18 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Ryan, Edward
Age 24 years. Enlisted May 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Scott, William B.
Age 24 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Sears, David E.
Age 30 years. Enlisted April 25, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as private, Co. I, on May 17, 1861. Transferred out of the 18th on September 26, 1862 to the US Artillery Battery D. Also had subsequent service in Co. I, 13th New York Light Artillery.
 
Sheran, John
Age 21 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany. Subsequent service in Co. E, 3rd New York Infantry.
 
Sliter, Erasmus D.
Age 19 years. Enlisted May 17, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Snyder, Charles
Age 42 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Received a disability discharge on January 18, 1863.
 
Stillwell, William
No age given. Enlisted May 17, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Wounded on June 27, 1862, at Gaines Mill, VA. Discharged because of wounds on February 4, 1862.
 
Sullivan, Anthony
Age 22 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany; mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years; Wounded on June 27, 1862, at Gaines Mill, VA. Discharged becuase of wounds on December 4, 1862.
 
Sutherland, Ira
Age 28 years. Enlisted May 10, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany. Subsequent service in Co. C, 18th New York Cavalry.
 
Thompson, Arthur
Age 29 years. Enlisted May 4, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Wallace, James
Age 27 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Watson, Henry
Age 33 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Webster, Aurelius
Age 23 years. Enlisted April 29, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Westfall, John
Age 19 years. Enlisted September 1, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, September 1, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Whitbeck or Whitback, John
Age 18 years. Enlisted May 10, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Whitemore, Nathaniel
Age 24 years. Enlisted May 10, 1861, at Albany; mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Promoted to Sergeant. Promoted again to 1st Sergeant on October 1, 1862. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Williams, Nicholas
Age 33 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Mustered out with company, May 28, 1863, at Albany.
 
Wolff, Mark
Age 23 years. Enlisted April 19, 1861, at Albany. Mustered in as a private, Co. I, May 17, 1861, to serve two years. Received a disability discharge on August 4, 1862.