Daniel F. Lee (1839 or 1840 - June 29, 1901)

Daniel enlisted in the 18th New York Infantry on May 12, 1861, at Ogdensburg, New York. He was mustered into Company K, May 17, 1861. He served two years and was mustered out with the Regiment on May 28, 1863, at Albany, New York. After service, Daniel moved to Illinois. (His sister Jane Lee Hamilton and her husband and family moved to Illinois prior to Daniel) Daniel got married and had 3 children. His wife, Nancy, was a nurse during the Civil War. She came to the US from England via Canada. His wife and two of his children died of Typhoid Fever in Illinois between 1882 and 1885. Daniels surviving child was sent to live with his sister Jane. In 1886, Daniel applied for and was granted a pension. Daniel F. Lee died in Illinois on June 29, 1901 and is buried at the Danville Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Cemetery, in Section 1, Row 6, Grave 101.

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William B. McCoy (September 6, 1842 - November 10, 1912)

William was born on September 6, 1842 in Goshen, New York. On February 20, 1862, William, along with his brother Lewis R., enlisted in the 18th New York Infantry at Middletown. At Savage Station, while William was suffering with the fever at the hospital, was captured with his brother and sent to Belle Isle prison. When the opportunity for one to be released, William let Lewis be released. William was later released from captivity and was honorably discharged from the 18th New York. When William returned North, he enlisted into the navy, taking part in the Wilmington blockade and fall of Fort Fisher. He served with distinction until the end of the war. After the war, William became a Brick-Stone Mason for the rest of his life. He married a girl named Mary, and had three children; Benjamin F. (b.1872), William F. (b.1877), and Violet (b.1884). In 1898, William moved to Holly Hill, Florida. He became a member of the Joe Hooker Post, of Daytona. On November 10, 1912, surrounded by his wife and three children, William died of an illness. Fellow G.A.R. veterans acted as pallbearers for his funeral.

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Lewis Roe McCoy (November 14, 1839 - May 21, 1919)

Lewis was born on November 14, 1839. He was baptized in Methodist Church in Goshen, New York. On February 20, 1862, Lewis, along with his brother William B, enlisted in the 18th New York Infantry at Middletown. At Savage Station, along with his brother, were both captured and sent to Belle Isle prison. When the opportunity for one to be released, William let Lewis be released. On January 16, 1866, Lewis married Jennie Baldwin, in Goshen, New York. Together, they had 4 children. Evaline (b.1866), Lewis Bradley (b.1868), Nellie S. (b.1879), and Jesse Baldwin (b.AFT 1880). Lewis spent his post-war days as a sash and blind maker and also as a farmer. Lewis died on May 21, 1919, in Slate Hill, New York.

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George R. Myers (May 12, 1838 - June 3, 1905 )

Before the war, when George was living in Ogdensburg, New York, he had been nominated in 1856 for appointment to West Point. He was compelled to decline due to some undisclosed mishap. He took up studying law. George was enrolled into the 18th New York Infantry on May 14, 1861 at Albany. He was mustered into service on May 17, 1861 at the rank of Major. On November 11, 1861, when Colonel William A. Jackson died of disease, Myers was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. In June 1862, George, as many did, succumbed to typhoid fever at Gaines Mill, VA. This disease did not kill Myers but it did keep him away for weeks. Myers came back when Colonel Young resigned; Myers was promoted to Colonel of the 18th on August 15, 1862. He took command when he himself was in minimally improved health. Myers could be relied upon to follow orders and little else. This weakened the 18th New York Infantrys vitality. Myers mustered out with the 18th on May 28, 1863, in Albany.

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Joseph Jackson (1837 - )

Joseph was born in 1837. Before the war, he became a Painter. He married a girl named Ann, and had a child. Susan (b.1859). Joseph enlisted in the 18th New York Infantry on April 30, 1861, at Middletown, New York. He was mustered into Company D, May 17, 1861. He served two years and was mustered out with the Regiment on May 28, 1863, at Albany, New York. He re-enlisted on September 8, 1864, in Company K, 124th New York Infantry. He was finally discharged on June 2, 1865. He then had a few more children with his wife. Joseph Jackson (b.1862), Frank (b.1865), Ella (b.1867), James (b.1869), and Nathaniel (b.1872). Joseph continued being a House Painter and Farm Laborer until his death.

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Anthony Cole Bullent (July 12, 1836 - after 1897)

Anthony was born on July 12, 1836 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk City, England. He immigrated to the US in 1849. He enlisted in the 18th New York Infantry on December 7, 1861, at Albany, New York. He was mustered as a private into Company F, on December 7, 1861. On September 14, 1862, while the 18th New York was engaged on the field at Cramptons Gap, Anthony was wounded in the leg. He was sent to a field hospital where his leg was amputated above the knee. He was discharged from the 18th New York on November 21, 1862, in Frederick, Maryland. Around 1865, he married Jane Jennie Rote. She was born August 6, 1841, in Livingston, New York. Together, they had seven children: Walter R. (b.1866), Frederick C. (b.1867), Elia J. (b.1869, d.1945), Robert (b.1871, d.1946), Elmund H. (b.1873, d.1946), Ada Matilda (b.1876, d.1974), and Elmer A. (b.1882, d.1939). Anthonys wife, Jane, died on December 20, 1887. On August 7, 1897, Anthony finally got his first pension from the Government. $45 per month.

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Eliphalet Nott Schermerhorn (December 22, 1838 - November 21, 1905)

E. Nott Schermerhorn was born on December 2,1838, in Schenectady, New York. He attended Union College with the class of 1860. E. Nott enlisted in the 18th New York Infantry on May 2, 1861, at Schenectady. He was mustered into Company E, May 17, 1861, at the rank of 1st Sergeant. E. Nott then began a chain of promotions starting with Sergeant Major on November 14, 1861, 2nd Lieutenant on December 2, 1862, 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant on August 2, 1862. On March 9, 1863, at Fairfax Court House, E. Nott was with General E.H. Stoughton, one of the youngest Generals in the US Army. Both were captured by Mosbys Rangers but E. Nott escaped that same night. General Hooker expressed his appreciation of his services in General Order No. 50. E. Nott had a brother, Jonathan Crane, serve in the Civil War, but for the Confederates. J. Crane Schermerhorn was 1st Lieutenant, Co. D, 8th Alabama Regt. Both Schermerhorn brothers were present at the battle of Malvern Hill, on opposite sides, but they never met. Eliphalet served two years and was mustered out with the Regiment on May 28, 1863, at Albany, New York. Both brothers survived the war. After the war, Eliphalet returned to Schenectady and became Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue for the 18th Congressional District, which office he held for 18 years. He married Gertrude A. Ward on June 20, 1864. Eliphalet studied law at the Albany Law School and graduated in 1877, being admitted to the Bar in the same year. In 1879 he was admitted as attorney and counselor at Albany, and began active practice. The firm of Schermerhorn & Co. was formed in 1885, in which he was senior partner. He had four children with his wife. James Ward (b.1866), Bartholomew (b.1870), Linwood Gale (b.1876), and Charles Ellis (b.1883). E. Nott was a member of the Loyal Legion in Schenectady, and President of the Board of Education for a number of years. He was also President of the Board of Water Commissioners of Schenectady and was a director of the Schenectady City Bank. In 1884, he was Receiver for the Jones Car Company. He was a life-long member of the First Reformed Church of Schenectady, holding the office of Deacon in 1872 and 1873, and was a member of the Consistory in 1880. E. Notts first son, J. Ward, graduated from his fathers alma mater, Union College, class of 1887. Eliphalet Nott Schermerhorn died on August 8, 1908, and is buried in Vale Cemetery in Schenectady, along side his wife.

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Robert Conklin (December 9, 1837 - August 21, 1913)

Robert was born on December 9, 1837, in Monroe, New York. He was the oldest of 8 children. Before the war, Robert spent his time as a laborer. Robert, at 5 feet 10 inches, dark complexion, dark hair, and dark blue eyes, enlisted in the 18th New York Infantry on April 30, 1861, at Middletown, New York. He was mustered into Company D, May 17, 1861. In August of 1862, while at Hampton Rhoades, Virginia, Robert contracted chronic diarrhea and the piles. He never received medical attention though. He served his two years and was mustered out with the Regiment on May 28, 1863, at Albany, New York. On July 15, 1863, he married Harriet Evaline Cash. Harriet was a member of the Womens Relief Corps. While in Orange County, New York, they had two children; Evaline (b.1864), and Samuel (b.1866). Shortly thereafter, the Conklins moved to Lawton, Michigan. Robert became a furnace-man and had five more children; Harriet (b.1867), Robert T. (b.1869), twins Cora & Clara (b.1872), and Minnie M. (b.1876). Ten days after Robert Jrs 2nd birthday, he died. Roberts war-time illness soon caught up with him. The piles made work hard for Robert. In 1882, Robert started asking the Government for his Pension help. Since Robert never received any medical attention during his service from his Regiment, the Government had no proof that he picked up his illness during his service. Robert tried to procure an affidavit from Dr. McKinney in Lawton, but the doctor asked for money that Robert could not procure. His wartime pal, William H. Yeoman, of Company D, wrote his own affidavit stating the origin of his illness in August of 1862. His disease ultimately kept Robert unable to earn a support by manual labor by reason of chronic diarrhrea, piles, rheumatic and heart trouble, and chronic nervous prostration. Neighbors and friends had to write affidavits proving Roberts illness was keeping him from work. He did eventually receive pension from the government. In 1904, Robert wife, Harriet died in Lawton. Four years later, Robert retired to the Soldiers Home, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He lived there until 1913, at the age of 75, Robert died.

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William H. Young (April 22, 1824 - October 31, 1876)

William H. Young was born on April 22, 1824, in England. He left England around the age of 12 and resided in Schenectady, New York. On June 20, 1856, Captain Young, was presented a sword by the City Artillery. Schenectady had a parade that day in his honor. In front of the Court House and many spectators, Young was presented with a regulation sword. The sheath was very heavily overlaid with gold. William was enrolled into the 18th New York Infantry on May 14, 1861 at Albany, New York. He was mustered in as Lieutenant-Colonel on May 17, 1861. When Colonel Jackson died of disease on November 11, 1861, William was made Colonel of the 18th New York Infantry. Young resigned his position on August 14, 1862. On October 31, 1876, Schenectady had another parade in which Young participated in. While riding in the street on his horse, some person threw a pack of lighted firecrackers in front of the Youngs horse. With the sound of the firecrackers, the frightened horse suddenly reared into the air, plunged forward, and threw William. His head struck the curbstone and crushed his skull. Col. Young was immediately picked up and carried into Gaus drug store. William was unconscious and only lived 10 minutes until he died. At fifty-five years of age, he left behind a wife and children.

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Robert Bradshaw (March 21, 1835 - 1864)

Robert was born on March 21, 1835. He married Almire A. Sniffins on July 3, 1856, at the Presbyterian Church in Schenectady, New York. Together, they had one child, Walter M. Bradshaw, born March 10, 1857. They lived in Princetown, New York. Robert enlisted in the 18th New York Infantry on September 24, 1862, at Rotterdam. He was mustered into Company E, September 24, 1862. He still had enlistment time to serve at the time the 18th was mustered out so he, along with many 18th New Yorkers, were transferred to the 121st New York Infantry on May 10, 1863. Robert died during his service in 1864, although its unclear how he died. According to a government document sent to his widow in 1864, it said Robert was killed on May 10, 1864, in the battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia. A conflicting family tradition says that Robert died of illness on August 15, 1864, in Andersonville Prison, a notorious Confederate prisoner-of-war- camp in Georgia. Roberts widow, Almira, later remarried Thomas O. Dorn of Duanesburgh, New York in 1866.

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Richard A. Holly Jr. (March 4, 1841 - February 11, 1921)

Richard was born on March 4,1841 near Middletown, New York. Richard enlisted in the 18th New York Infantry on April 30, 1861, at Middletown, New York. He was mustered into Company D, May 17, 1861, at the rank of Sergeant. Richard was promoted to 1st Sergeant on December 9, 1862. He served two years and was mustered out with the Regiment on May 28, 1863, at Albany, New York. Richard returned to his job as a Mason. On December 2, 1863, he married Estella Reeves. She gave birth to Richards first child, Elizabeth on in 1864. In 1866, the Hollys moved to Port Jervis, New York. On May 20, 1867, Estella was giving birth to Richard second child, Fannie. Richards wife, Estella died during childbirth. In 1870, Richard and his two children moved to Scranton, Pennsylvania. There, he met Mary Ann White, and they wed on March 16, 1870. Together, they had one child, Frederick L. in 1872. Richard A. Holly Jr. lived to the age of 79, until his death on February 11, 1921.