James B. Alcott, A lifelong resident of Guilford[Chenango Co., NY] passed away Sept. 14, 1922, at the home of his son, Herman J. Alcott from apoplexy, aged 83 years. Mr. Alcott was born in Guilford Aug. 29, 1839, he was a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting at Guilford Dec. 22, 1861 to serve three years as a private in Company F. 89th N.Y. Vol. On Nov. 18, 1861 he was promoted sergeant. He was discharged Nov. 18, 1864 at Chaffins Farms Va., and was in 22 battles, being one of the volunteers to lay the Ponton Bridge across the Potomac, Mar. 5, 1867.He united in marriage to Miss Addie Root, who passed away several years ago. He is survived by one son Herman and two grandchildren. Mr. Alcott was a communicant of the Episcopal Church. The funeral was held from the late home Saturday. Rev. N.S. Boardman officiating, Interment was made in Sunset Hill cemetery[Guilford, NY].
[Bainbridge Republican, Sept 21, 1922]
[Bainbridge Republican, Sept 21, 1922]
James B. Alcott, A lifelong resident of Guilford[Chenango Co., NY] passed away Sept. 14, 1922, at the home of his son, Herman J. Alcott from apoplexy, aged 83 years. Mr. Alcott was born in Guilford Aug. 29, 1839, he was a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting at Guilford Dec. 22, 1861 to serve three years as a private in Company F. 89th N.Y. Vol. On Nov. 18, 1861 he was promoted sergeant. He was discharged Nov. 18, 1864 at Chaffins Farms Va., and was in 22 battles, being one of the volunteers to lay the Ponton Bridge across the Potomac, Mar. 5, 1867.He united in marriage to Miss Addie Root, who passed away several years ago. He is survived by one son Herman and two grandchildren. Mr. Alcott was a communicant of the Episcopal Church. The funeral was held from the late home Saturday. Rev. N.S. Boardman officiating, Interment was made in Sunset Hill cemetery[Guilford, NY].
[Bainbridge Republican, Sept 21, 1922]
[Bainbridge Republican, Sept 21, 1922]
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