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Sgt William W Vanderhoof

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Sgt William W Vanderhoof Veteran

Birth
New York, USA
Death
25 Aug 1886 (aged 47)
Ingham County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Dansville, Ingham County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
Plot
Lot 368 Row 14 Sec 3B
Memorial ID
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CIVIL WAR VETERAN
Co. E 10 N.Y. Cav.

Vanderhoof, William W. Enlisted in Co E NY 10th Cav Unit on October 19, 1861 at Phelps, NY, age 21, for 3 years at rank of Corporal. Mustered October 22, 1861. Promoted to full Sergeant. Mustered out on 18 Oct 1864.

The first eight companies left the state on Dec. 24, 1861, and were stationed at Gettysburg during the remainder of the winter. In the spring and summer of 1862, it did railroad guard duty and served in the defenses of Washington, where it was mounted. It saw its first active service in the Manassas campaign of 1862, and was in Bayard's brigade at Fredericksburg.

Among its important engagements were Leesburg, Beverly ford, Middleburg, Gettysburg, Shepherdstown, Sulphur Springs, Auburn, Bristoe Station, Morrisville, Todd's tavern, near Richmond, Haw's shop, Trevilian Station, King and Queen Court House, St. Mary's Church, Deep Bottom, Lee's mill, Reams' station, Poplar Spring Church, Boydton road, Prince George Court House, Disputanta Station. Stony Creek Station, Hatcher's run, Dinwiddie Court House, Sailor's creek and Farmville.

New York: Report of the Adjutant-General

Committed suicide at the age of 47 years, 4 months and 14 days in Ingham County, Michigan USA
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
Co. E 10 N.Y. Cav.

Vanderhoof, William W. Enlisted in Co E NY 10th Cav Unit on October 19, 1861 at Phelps, NY, age 21, for 3 years at rank of Corporal. Mustered October 22, 1861. Promoted to full Sergeant. Mustered out on 18 Oct 1864.

The first eight companies left the state on Dec. 24, 1861, and were stationed at Gettysburg during the remainder of the winter. In the spring and summer of 1862, it did railroad guard duty and served in the defenses of Washington, where it was mounted. It saw its first active service in the Manassas campaign of 1862, and was in Bayard's brigade at Fredericksburg.

Among its important engagements were Leesburg, Beverly ford, Middleburg, Gettysburg, Shepherdstown, Sulphur Springs, Auburn, Bristoe Station, Morrisville, Todd's tavern, near Richmond, Haw's shop, Trevilian Station, King and Queen Court House, St. Mary's Church, Deep Bottom, Lee's mill, Reams' station, Poplar Spring Church, Boydton road, Prince George Court House, Disputanta Station. Stony Creek Station, Hatcher's run, Dinwiddie Court House, Sailor's creek and Farmville.

New York: Report of the Adjutant-General

Committed suicide at the age of 47 years, 4 months and 14 days in Ingham County, Michigan USA

Inscription

"Wm. W. Vanderhoof / DIED / Aug. 25, 1886 / AGED / 47 yrs 2 mos. / & 16 ds"



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