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159th New York Infantry
Last modified:
2011-11-08 10:09 PM
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Military
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Regiment
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Infantry
Beginning date (not before):
1862-11-01
Beginning date (not after):
1862-11-01
Ending date (not before):
1865-10-12
Ending date (not after):
1865-10-12
Additional Information:
The 159th New York was organized on November 1, 1862, at New York City, New York, and was mustered out at Augusta, Georgia, on October 12, 1865.
Sources
"159th New York Infantry Regiment (Union)," in The American Civil War Research Database [database online], Alexander Street Press, 2011. 8 November 2011.
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Baker, Charles C.
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Relationship updated: 2011-11-08 10:10 PM
May 11, 1840 ?
Relationship information: Baker was commissioned into the 159th New York on September 27, 1862, and he was discharged from the regiment due to promotion on February 10, 1864.