Civil War Brockport: A Canal Town and the Union Army

Civil War Brockport: A Canal Town and the Union Army

by William G. Andrews
Civil War Brockport: A Canal Town and the Union Army

Civil War Brockport: A Canal Town and the Union Army

by William G. Andrews

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Overview

The Civil War left no corner of the United States untouched, and Brockport—a small western New York town—was no exception. Brockport more than answered the call of duty, sending hundreds of its sons to battle. Brockporters were among the first to respond to Lincoln's initial call for volunteers, and the experiences of that company in the famous Old 13th" are renowned. Another company led the charge that helped save Little Round Top before the climactic battle at Gettysburg, and still another played a key role in repulsing Pickett's charge. Meanwhile, the homefront was intensely involved in recruitment drives and providing aid to soldiers and their families. Local historian William G. Andrews retells the experiences of Brockport's regiments at war, as well as how life was affected at home. Discover the stories of bravery and endurance from Brockport during the Civil War."


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781626191228
Publisher: History Press, The
Publication date: 06/18/2013
Pages: 312
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

William Andrews is a retired college professor, member of the Western Monroe Historical Society, founding president of the Brockport Historical Museum, a chair on the Brockport Historic Preservation Board, and a village trustee since 2012.

Table of Contents

Preface 7

Abbreviations 11

Part I The Homefront

1 Brockport Goes to War 15

2 The Mobilization System 25

3 Brockport Mobilizes 40

4 Support for the War Effort 54

Part II The 13th Nyvi

5 Recruitment and Training 71

6 Waiting for Action 83

7 Baptism of Fire 90

8 The End of Company K 99

9 The Peninsular Campaign 107

10 The Seven Days' Battle 121

11 The Colonel Marshall Controversy 136

12 Second Bull Run to Fredericksburg 141

13 The End of the Old 13th 160

14 Some Special Topics 170

Part III Seven Brockport Companies at War

15 Company H, 8th NY Cavalry 179

16 Company F, 105th NYVI 192

17 Company H, 108th NYVI 200

18 Company M, 3rd NY Cavalry 210

19 Company A, 140th NYVI 218

20 Company C, 22nd NY Cavalry 236

21 Company B, 24th NY Independent Battery, Light Artillery 247

Part IV Brockporters in Other Units

22 Other Brockport Soldiers and Sailors 255

Conclusion 319

Bibliography 325

Index 329

About the Author 336

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