Josiah M. Grumman diary 1861-1862

United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 84th (1861-1864)

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The 84th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment was commonly known as the 14th Regiment of the New York State Militia, or the "Fighting 14th," during the American Civil War. After the War, several members of the 84th Regiment reenlisted for service in the New York State National Guard. From the guide to the 84th New York Infantry Regiment uniform records, 1862-1864, (Brooklyn Historical Society) ...

Grumman, Josiah M.

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Josiah M. Grumman was born in Newark, N.J. He later moved to Brooklyn and became a civil engineer and surveyor. When the Civil War erupted in 1861, Grumman volunteered for service in the 84th Regiment of the New York State Volunteer Infantry (commonly known as the 14th Regiment of the New York State Militia, or the "Fighting 14th") and was elected a Sergeant of Company H. He was taken prisoner during the Battle of Falls Church and sent to the Confederate Libby Prison in Virginia. After his relea...

Libby Prison

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