At nine o'clock, last Friday evening, after a long period of sometimes intense suffering, which was borne with heroic fortitude and Christian resignation, the spirit of Joseph Lent Mason took its flight to that land where sorrow never enters and where parting is unknown.
Deceased was the eldest son of the late Nathaniel Mason, and Mary Ann Lent, of this village.
He was born in New York City, where his parents then lived, March 2nd, 1845. In the early 50's they came to Peekskill, where his father opened a blacksmith shop on Main Street, in the site of the west portion of the property of Mrs. O. O. Lent. In this village, his boyhood and youth were spent.
In June 1862, he with a number of Peekskill lads of about the same age (17) went to Newburgh and enlisted in the 19th Regiment, N. Y. S. M., and going with that command to Baltimore, Md., to reinforce the garrison of Fort McHenry, near that city.
After the expiration of three month's term of service, he returned home. On September 13th, he reenlisted and on the 15th he was mustered into Co. F. Second N.Y. for the period of three years; participating in many arduous campaigns with that famous and justly celebrated regiment, familiarly known in song and story as "The Harris Light."
During his term of service, he was thrice captured by the enemy.
Once by White's Guerrillas at Thoroughfare Gap, VA. Oct. 19, 1863, as also was James A. Hunt, another Peekskill boy now of Washington D. C., and James B. Smith, of Marion, Ind. Smith who rode a very fleet footed horse asked the privilege of watering the animal at a nearby stream, his request being granted he tried to gallop away.
White started in hot pursuit and drawing his pistol fired three shots into the fleeing soldier's body.
After depriving Mason and Hunt of their horses and equipment's, and on giving their paroles, they were allowed to depart.
On getting back to the Union lines a squadron was sent in pursuit of White.
The pursuers found the nude body of Smith which they sorrowfully buried but were unable to come across White or his band.
The next time Mason fell into the enemy's hands was at Old Church, near Richmond, VA., at the time of the Dahlgren raid in the spring of '64. Encountering some of Bradley Johnson's troopers Mason's horse was shot from under him.
He soon found a chance to elude his captors and rejoined his comrades after a brief absence. (Next 2 lines in the article are unreadable) Valley Sept. 22nd, 1864, when making a charge on the enemy he received a gunshot wound in the leg.
He was assisted off the field by Lemuel Haines and placed in an ambulance. Subsequently the vehicle was taken by Mosby's Partisan Rangers, who in return were gobbled up by the Sixth U. S. Cavalry. Mason was then placed in a hospital at Winchester.
When nearly recovered from his wound he contracted the small pox and spent, several weeks in an isolated tent at Harper's Ferry.
When he became convalescent he was transferred to the general hospital at Frederick, MD., from which he was honorably discharged June 6th, 1865, after a service most exacting, arduous and exciting, performing his duties with that ready cheerfulness that always marks the true soldier. While in the service he was promoted to Corporal.
Shortly after returning home be entered the employ of Solomon & Co., of New York, as an upholsterer, remaining with them several years. He early identified himself with the Grand Army of the Republic.
He was mustered in as a charter member of Sumner Post, No. 24, of New York, in 1866. In April 1882, he was transferred to Vosburgh Post No 95, of this village.
After filling several subordinate positions therein he became its commander Jan. 1892.
Subsequently he served several terms as quartermaster and as chairman of the Relief Committee, both honorable and responsible positions.
He was for many years treasurer of the Harris Light Veteran Association, until failing health compelled his retirement.
On February 10th, 1872 he was married to Miss. Mary E. Lent, of this place with whom be lived happily until her death Nov 23. 1895. Later he married Miss Frances E. Gale, of Putnam Valley, who passed away Oct. 4th, 1900.
For the past few months he made his home with his sister, Mrs. William Brotherton, who was to him a ministering angel in his long and painful illness.
He is survived by an only brother, Charles H. Mason, and two sisters, Mrs. William Brotherton, of Peekskill, and Mrs. Anna Washburn of Brooklyn.
The funeral services were held last Monday afternoon from Saint Paul's M. E. Church, of which he was a member, the pastor, Rev J. W. A. Dodge, assisted by Rev. H. O. Townley, D. D., of the First Baptist Church. Pastor Dodge spoke in words of comfort to the bereaved family, and bore a willing testimony to the patience and thankfulness manifested by the departed during his trying illness.
Dr. Townley paid a feeling tribute to the soldierly qualities of the deceased, and almost, broke into tears as he contrasted the little band of grey haired veterans which composed part of his audience with the six hundred stalwart men who in the flower of their manhood had gone forth to fight for the honor of the "Old Flag."
The remains were interred in the family plot in Hillside Cemetery.
The services at the cemetery were under the auspices of the G. A. R and Cortlandt Lodge, No. 6, I. O. O. F., the rituals of both orders being enunciated.
Bugler Thos. Flockton, sounded the 'taps', the sweetly solemn tones of which were a most fitting requiem to a soldiers sleep.
Highland Democrat February 16, 1901
Deceased was the eldest son of the late Nathaniel Mason, and Mary Ann Lent, of this village.
He was born in New York City, where his parents then lived, March 2nd, 1845. In the early 50's they came to Peekskill, where his father opened a blacksmith shop on Main Street, in the site of the west portion of the property of Mrs. O. O. Lent. In this village, his boyhood and youth were spent.
In June 1862, he with a number of Peekskill lads of about the same age (17) went to Newburgh and enlisted in the 19th Regiment, N. Y. S. M., and going with that command to Baltimore, Md., to reinforce the garrison of Fort McHenry, near that city.
After the expiration of three month's term of service, he returned home. On September 13th, he reenlisted and on the 15th he was mustered into Co. F. Second N.Y. for the period of three years; participating in many arduous campaigns with that famous and justly celebrated regiment, familiarly known in song and story as "The Harris Light."
During his term of service, he was thrice captured by the enemy.
Once by White's Guerrillas at Thoroughfare Gap, VA. Oct. 19, 1863, as also was James A. Hunt, another Peekskill boy now of Washington D. C., and James B. Smith, of Marion, Ind. Smith who rode a very fleet footed horse asked the privilege of watering the animal at a nearby stream, his request being granted he tried to gallop away.
White started in hot pursuit and drawing his pistol fired three shots into the fleeing soldier's body.
After depriving Mason and Hunt of their horses and equipment's, and on giving their paroles, they were allowed to depart.
On getting back to the Union lines a squadron was sent in pursuit of White.
The pursuers found the nude body of Smith which they sorrowfully buried but were unable to come across White or his band.
The next time Mason fell into the enemy's hands was at Old Church, near Richmond, VA., at the time of the Dahlgren raid in the spring of '64. Encountering some of Bradley Johnson's troopers Mason's horse was shot from under him.
He soon found a chance to elude his captors and rejoined his comrades after a brief absence. (Next 2 lines in the article are unreadable) Valley Sept. 22nd, 1864, when making a charge on the enemy he received a gunshot wound in the leg.
He was assisted off the field by Lemuel Haines and placed in an ambulance. Subsequently the vehicle was taken by Mosby's Partisan Rangers, who in return were gobbled up by the Sixth U. S. Cavalry. Mason was then placed in a hospital at Winchester.
When nearly recovered from his wound he contracted the small pox and spent, several weeks in an isolated tent at Harper's Ferry.
When he became convalescent he was transferred to the general hospital at Frederick, MD., from which he was honorably discharged June 6th, 1865, after a service most exacting, arduous and exciting, performing his duties with that ready cheerfulness that always marks the true soldier. While in the service he was promoted to Corporal.
Shortly after returning home be entered the employ of Solomon & Co., of New York, as an upholsterer, remaining with them several years. He early identified himself with the Grand Army of the Republic.
He was mustered in as a charter member of Sumner Post, No. 24, of New York, in 1866. In April 1882, he was transferred to Vosburgh Post No 95, of this village.
After filling several subordinate positions therein he became its commander Jan. 1892.
Subsequently he served several terms as quartermaster and as chairman of the Relief Committee, both honorable and responsible positions.
He was for many years treasurer of the Harris Light Veteran Association, until failing health compelled his retirement.
On February 10th, 1872 he was married to Miss. Mary E. Lent, of this place with whom be lived happily until her death Nov 23. 1895. Later he married Miss Frances E. Gale, of Putnam Valley, who passed away Oct. 4th, 1900.
For the past few months he made his home with his sister, Mrs. William Brotherton, who was to him a ministering angel in his long and painful illness.
He is survived by an only brother, Charles H. Mason, and two sisters, Mrs. William Brotherton, of Peekskill, and Mrs. Anna Washburn of Brooklyn.
The funeral services were held last Monday afternoon from Saint Paul's M. E. Church, of which he was a member, the pastor, Rev J. W. A. Dodge, assisted by Rev. H. O. Townley, D. D., of the First Baptist Church. Pastor Dodge spoke in words of comfort to the bereaved family, and bore a willing testimony to the patience and thankfulness manifested by the departed during his trying illness.
Dr. Townley paid a feeling tribute to the soldierly qualities of the deceased, and almost, broke into tears as he contrasted the little band of grey haired veterans which composed part of his audience with the six hundred stalwart men who in the flower of their manhood had gone forth to fight for the honor of the "Old Flag."
The remains were interred in the family plot in Hillside Cemetery.
The services at the cemetery were under the auspices of the G. A. R and Cortlandt Lodge, No. 6, I. O. O. F., the rituals of both orders being enunciated.
Bugler Thos. Flockton, sounded the 'taps', the sweetly solemn tones of which were a most fitting requiem to a soldiers sleep.
Highland Democrat February 16, 1901
At nine o'clock, last Friday evening, after a long period of sometimes intense suffering, which was borne with heroic fortitude and Christian resignation, the spirit of Joseph Lent Mason took its flight to that land where sorrow never enters and where parting is unknown.
Deceased was the eldest son of the late Nathaniel Mason, and Mary Ann Lent, of this village.
He was born in New York City, where his parents then lived, March 2nd, 1845. In the early 50's they came to Peekskill, where his father opened a blacksmith shop on Main Street, in the site of the west portion of the property of Mrs. O. O. Lent. In this village, his boyhood and youth were spent.
In June 1862, he with a number of Peekskill lads of about the same age (17) went to Newburgh and enlisted in the 19th Regiment, N. Y. S. M., and going with that command to Baltimore, Md., to reinforce the garrison of Fort McHenry, near that city.
After the expiration of three month's term of service, he returned home. On September 13th, he reenlisted and on the 15th he was mustered into Co. F. Second N.Y. for the period of three years; participating in many arduous campaigns with that famous and justly celebrated regiment, familiarly known in song and story as "The Harris Light."
During his term of service, he was thrice captured by the enemy.
Once by White's Guerrillas at Thoroughfare Gap, VA. Oct. 19, 1863, as also was James A. Hunt, another Peekskill boy now of Washington D. C., and James B. Smith, of Marion, Ind. Smith who rode a very fleet footed horse asked the privilege of watering the animal at a nearby stream, his request being granted he tried to gallop away.
White started in hot pursuit and drawing his pistol fired three shots into the fleeing soldier's body.
After depriving Mason and Hunt of their horses and equipment's, and on giving their paroles, they were allowed to depart.
On getting back to the Union lines a squadron was sent in pursuit of White.
The pursuers found the nude body of Smith which they sorrowfully buried but were unable to come across White or his band.
The next time Mason fell into the enemy's hands was at Old Church, near Richmond, VA., at the time of the Dahlgren raid in the spring of '64. Encountering some of Bradley Johnson's troopers Mason's horse was shot from under him.
He soon found a chance to elude his captors and rejoined his comrades after a brief absence. (Next 2 lines in the article are unreadable) Valley Sept. 22nd, 1864, when making a charge on the enemy he received a gunshot wound in the leg.
He was assisted off the field by Lemuel Haines and placed in an ambulance. Subsequently the vehicle was taken by Mosby's Partisan Rangers, who in return were gobbled up by the Sixth U. S. Cavalry. Mason was then placed in a hospital at Winchester.
When nearly recovered from his wound he contracted the small pox and spent, several weeks in an isolated tent at Harper's Ferry.
When he became convalescent he was transferred to the general hospital at Frederick, MD., from which he was honorably discharged June 6th, 1865, after a service most exacting, arduous and exciting, performing his duties with that ready cheerfulness that always marks the true soldier. While in the service he was promoted to Corporal.
Shortly after returning home be entered the employ of Solomon & Co., of New York, as an upholsterer, remaining with them several years. He early identified himself with the Grand Army of the Republic.
He was mustered in as a charter member of Sumner Post, No. 24, of New York, in 1866. In April 1882, he was transferred to Vosburgh Post No 95, of this village.
After filling several subordinate positions therein he became its commander Jan. 1892.
Subsequently he served several terms as quartermaster and as chairman of the Relief Committee, both honorable and responsible positions.
He was for many years treasurer of the Harris Light Veteran Association, until failing health compelled his retirement.
On February 10th, 1872 he was married to Miss. Mary E. Lent, of this place with whom be lived happily until her death Nov 23. 1895. Later he married Miss Frances E. Gale, of Putnam Valley, who passed away Oct. 4th, 1900.
For the past few months he made his home with his sister, Mrs. William Brotherton, who was to him a ministering angel in his long and painful illness.
He is survived by an only brother, Charles H. Mason, and two sisters, Mrs. William Brotherton, of Peekskill, and Mrs. Anna Washburn of Brooklyn.
The funeral services were held last Monday afternoon from Saint Paul's M. E. Church, of which he was a member, the pastor, Rev J. W. A. Dodge, assisted by Rev. H. O. Townley, D. D., of the First Baptist Church. Pastor Dodge spoke in words of comfort to the bereaved family, and bore a willing testimony to the patience and thankfulness manifested by the departed during his trying illness.
Dr. Townley paid a feeling tribute to the soldierly qualities of the deceased, and almost, broke into tears as he contrasted the little band of grey haired veterans which composed part of his audience with the six hundred stalwart men who in the flower of their manhood had gone forth to fight for the honor of the "Old Flag."
The remains were interred in the family plot in Hillside Cemetery.
The services at the cemetery were under the auspices of the G. A. R and Cortlandt Lodge, No. 6, I. O. O. F., the rituals of both orders being enunciated.
Bugler Thos. Flockton, sounded the 'taps', the sweetly solemn tones of which were a most fitting requiem to a soldiers sleep.
Highland Democrat February 16, 1901
Deceased was the eldest son of the late Nathaniel Mason, and Mary Ann Lent, of this village.
He was born in New York City, where his parents then lived, March 2nd, 1845. In the early 50's they came to Peekskill, where his father opened a blacksmith shop on Main Street, in the site of the west portion of the property of Mrs. O. O. Lent. In this village, his boyhood and youth were spent.
In June 1862, he with a number of Peekskill lads of about the same age (17) went to Newburgh and enlisted in the 19th Regiment, N. Y. S. M., and going with that command to Baltimore, Md., to reinforce the garrison of Fort McHenry, near that city.
After the expiration of three month's term of service, he returned home. On September 13th, he reenlisted and on the 15th he was mustered into Co. F. Second N.Y. for the period of three years; participating in many arduous campaigns with that famous and justly celebrated regiment, familiarly known in song and story as "The Harris Light."
During his term of service, he was thrice captured by the enemy.
Once by White's Guerrillas at Thoroughfare Gap, VA. Oct. 19, 1863, as also was James A. Hunt, another Peekskill boy now of Washington D. C., and James B. Smith, of Marion, Ind. Smith who rode a very fleet footed horse asked the privilege of watering the animal at a nearby stream, his request being granted he tried to gallop away.
White started in hot pursuit and drawing his pistol fired three shots into the fleeing soldier's body.
After depriving Mason and Hunt of their horses and equipment's, and on giving their paroles, they were allowed to depart.
On getting back to the Union lines a squadron was sent in pursuit of White.
The pursuers found the nude body of Smith which they sorrowfully buried but were unable to come across White or his band.
The next time Mason fell into the enemy's hands was at Old Church, near Richmond, VA., at the time of the Dahlgren raid in the spring of '64. Encountering some of Bradley Johnson's troopers Mason's horse was shot from under him.
He soon found a chance to elude his captors and rejoined his comrades after a brief absence. (Next 2 lines in the article are unreadable) Valley Sept. 22nd, 1864, when making a charge on the enemy he received a gunshot wound in the leg.
He was assisted off the field by Lemuel Haines and placed in an ambulance. Subsequently the vehicle was taken by Mosby's Partisan Rangers, who in return were gobbled up by the Sixth U. S. Cavalry. Mason was then placed in a hospital at Winchester.
When nearly recovered from his wound he contracted the small pox and spent, several weeks in an isolated tent at Harper's Ferry.
When he became convalescent he was transferred to the general hospital at Frederick, MD., from which he was honorably discharged June 6th, 1865, after a service most exacting, arduous and exciting, performing his duties with that ready cheerfulness that always marks the true soldier. While in the service he was promoted to Corporal.
Shortly after returning home be entered the employ of Solomon & Co., of New York, as an upholsterer, remaining with them several years. He early identified himself with the Grand Army of the Republic.
He was mustered in as a charter member of Sumner Post, No. 24, of New York, in 1866. In April 1882, he was transferred to Vosburgh Post No 95, of this village.
After filling several subordinate positions therein he became its commander Jan. 1892.
Subsequently he served several terms as quartermaster and as chairman of the Relief Committee, both honorable and responsible positions.
He was for many years treasurer of the Harris Light Veteran Association, until failing health compelled his retirement.
On February 10th, 1872 he was married to Miss. Mary E. Lent, of this place with whom be lived happily until her death Nov 23. 1895. Later he married Miss Frances E. Gale, of Putnam Valley, who passed away Oct. 4th, 1900.
For the past few months he made his home with his sister, Mrs. William Brotherton, who was to him a ministering angel in his long and painful illness.
He is survived by an only brother, Charles H. Mason, and two sisters, Mrs. William Brotherton, of Peekskill, and Mrs. Anna Washburn of Brooklyn.
The funeral services were held last Monday afternoon from Saint Paul's M. E. Church, of which he was a member, the pastor, Rev J. W. A. Dodge, assisted by Rev. H. O. Townley, D. D., of the First Baptist Church. Pastor Dodge spoke in words of comfort to the bereaved family, and bore a willing testimony to the patience and thankfulness manifested by the departed during his trying illness.
Dr. Townley paid a feeling tribute to the soldierly qualities of the deceased, and almost, broke into tears as he contrasted the little band of grey haired veterans which composed part of his audience with the six hundred stalwart men who in the flower of their manhood had gone forth to fight for the honor of the "Old Flag."
The remains were interred in the family plot in Hillside Cemetery.
The services at the cemetery were under the auspices of the G. A. R and Cortlandt Lodge, No. 6, I. O. O. F., the rituals of both orders being enunciated.
Bugler Thos. Flockton, sounded the 'taps', the sweetly solemn tones of which were a most fitting requiem to a soldiers sleep.
Highland Democrat February 16, 1901
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