Root, Adrian R., 1833-1899.

Born in Buffalo, N.Y. 6 May 1833. Served as lieutenant colonel of the 21st Regiment, N.Y.S.V., the first Buffalo regiment recruited for service during the Civil War, then as colonel of the 94th Regiment, N.Y.S.V. At the end of the war he was mustered out as brigadier-general and major-general by brevet. He was a member of the Chapin Post No. 2, G.A.R., and one of the founders of D Company, an independent military organization.

From the description of Adrian R. Root letters : to his mother, 1860 Oct. 4-1871 July 26 [microform]. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 220521647

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