born June 23, 1814 at Spafford, Onondaga, New York, was engaged in the architecture business, became extremely wealthy while living in Buffalo, Erie, New York. Designed numerous churches across the country and designed the courthouse for Cayuga County, New York. During the Civil War, he was appointed Major with the 100th New York Volunteer Infantry where he rose through the ranks to Colonel and finally to Brevet Brigadier General in March of 1865. When he retired from his career as an architect, he returned to Cuba, Allegany, New York where he died on January 22, 1883. He is buried at the Cuba Cemetery in that location.

William Mason enlisted in August 1862. He was wounded at Fort Wagner, South Carolina in July 1863 and was promoted to regimental quartermaster sergeant in January 1865.

this is my great grandfather. he was wounded at drewy's bluff may 14,1864. he died in 1932. suppouse to be last surving member of the 100.

Elmer was born in maryland N.Y. Otsego Co.in 1832
entered 100th N.Y.Co.D 8 Sept 1863
missing in action Drewy's Bluff Va.16 May 1864
Died 30 Sept 1864 Andersonville

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James enlisted 1/22/1862 at Buffalo New York as a Private.
On 1/24/1862 he mustered in Co. F 100th New York Infantry.
Relisted on 2/1/1864
Mustered out on 8/28/1865 Richmond Virigina.
Resident of Buffalo, New York, Clinton St. Rented from a Francis Gygli. Gygli owned a grocery store on Clinton.
James wounded at battle of Drury's Bluff May 14-16, 1864. Shot through the left wrist. Returned to unit fall of 1864.
James was a french immigrant that came to this country about 1840 with his parents Henry and Mary. Came to New York City and worked their way to Buffalo New York and after James came home from the service made their way to Marine City MI and surrounding cities as James became a great lakes sailor.

Enlisted at the age of 33, on 28 Aug 1863 at Utica, New York.
Killed 14 May 1864 at Drewry's Bluff, VA. Isaac was born 2 Apr 1830 in Oswego County, New York. Later he lived in Paris, Oneida, New York, where he engaged in farming.

George C. Davis
b. May 13, 1840 in New York
d. July 24, 1915 in Michigan
Married Eliza West Smith Dec 5, 1861 in Monroe County, NY

George was wounded in the war, and he and his wife collected a pension their entire lives.

George's brother Alonzo also fought in the civil war and was wounded at Gettysburg

I have text of most of his letters home.

Enlisted as a Private on 29 August 1862 at the age of 20.
Enlisted in Company K, 100th Infantry Regiment New York on 29 Aug 1862.
Killed Company K, 100th Infantry Regiment New York on 18 Jul 1863 at Fort Wagner, SC.