Civil War veteran,
Company A 3rd NY Infantry


U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865 about Michael A Stearns
Name: Michael A Stearns
Residence: Albany, New York
Age at Enlistment: 24
Enlistment Date: 22 Apr 1861
Rank at enlistment: 2nd Lieutenant
Enlistment Place: Albany, New York
State Served: New York
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Commissioned an officer in Company A, New York 3rd Infantry Regiment on 14 May 1861.Mustered out on 11 Jun 1861.Commissioned an officer in Company S, New York 65th Infantry Regiment on 11 Jun 1861.Promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant on 11 Jun 1861.Mustered out on 06 Feb 1862.Promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant on 18 Sep 1863.Commissioned an officer in Company D, New York 12th Cavalry Regiment on 12 Feb 1863.Commissioned an officer in Company S, New York 2nd Cavalry Regiment on 18 Sep 1863.Promoted to Full Captain on 12 Feb 1863.Promoted to Full Captain on 18 Oct 1864.Mustered out on 29 Mar 1864.Commissioned an officer in Company L, New York 25th Cavalry Regiment on 18 Oct 1864.Promoted to Full Private on 18 Jan 1865.Mustered out on 10 Jan 1865.Enlisted in the Regular Army 18th Infantry Regiment on 18 Jan 1865.Mustered out on 23 Jun 1865.Promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant on 13 Apr 1865.Promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant on 13 Apr 1865.Mustered out on 31 Jan 1867.
Birth Date: abt 1837
Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant-GeneralHeitman: Register of United States Army 1789-1903
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Name: Michael A Stearns
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1880
Event Place: North Dansville, Livingston, New York, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 44
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): W
Occupation: Gen. Agent Fire Ins. Co.
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Self
Birth Year (Estimated): 1836
Birthplace: New York, United States
Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts, United States
Mother's Birthplace: New York, United States
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T9
Affiliate Film Number: 0859
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Michael A Stearns Self M 44 New York, United States
Elizabeth Stearns Wife F 38 New York, United States
Marie E Stearns Daughter F 9 New York, United States
Maggie E Stearns Daughter F 7 New York, United States
Nellie B Johner Other F 18 New York, United States
Shelton Stearns Son M 3 New York, United States
Mary N Johner Other F 23 New York, United States
Bessie U Stearns Daughter F 11 New York, United States
District: 32 , Sheet Number and Letter: 251B , GS Film Number: 1254859 , Digital Folder Number: 004242141 , Image Number: 00228
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