Schermerhorn, Phillip

Knox during the Civil War

Birth

Phillip was born in the town of Berne (Knox on document) about October, 1830 the son of Jacob J. Schermerhorn (1803 – ) and Christiana (1802 – 1889). His brother was:

• J. Schermerhorn of Albany

Military Service

Enlistment Date:	7 May 1861
Enlistment Place:	Saratoga, NY
Enlistment Rank:	Private
State Served:	New York
Regiment:	3rd Infantry
Company:	Company F
Discharged for disability on:	16 July 1861
Discharged at:	Washington, DC

Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 25

Sources Used: Ancestry.com military databases

Death

Philip Schermerhorn died at his home Aug. 27th (1908) at the of age 77 years and 10 months.

Obituary

Philip Schermerhorn died at his home Aug. 27th (1908) at the of age 77 years and 10 months. He had been ill for many months both mentally and physically owing to a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Schermerhorn was born in the town of Berne but moved in this town in his boyhood days and resided here until his death. He was among the first to respond to President Lincoln's call for volunteers and joined the 3d New York, in which be served faithfully and well until be was honorably discharged. He was a quiet good neighbor.

It has been said that his kindness and generosity to the poor was a reproach to professing Christians. Many times has he carried the necessaries of life to the deserving poor, and many who came to his door hungry have gone away satisfied. Never did the worthy poor appeal in vain. At the funeral services the pastor of the M. E. church gave a very appropriate discourse, comparing the enlisted and enrolled soldiers of war to the soldiers of the cross who fought the fight and finished the course.

His funeral was attended by the G. A. R. some of whom acted as bearers. His daughter, Mrs. Brust, and family desire to thank the friends and neighbor and especially the G. A. R. for their kindness and sympathy in their bereavement. The deceased is survived by one brother J. Schermerborn of Albany. Interment is Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Altamont Enterprise - September 4, 1908

Additional Research Notes

New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900

Knox - Phillip Schemerhorn - Muster Roll

New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900 about Phillip Schemerhorn
Name: Phillip Schemerhorn
Age: 33
Birth Year: abt 1831
Birth Place: Knox, New York
Enlistment Year: 1863
Enlistment Location: Albany, New York
Muster Year: 1864
Separation Details: Transferred
Separation Date: 14 May 1865

Annual Report of the Adjutant-General of the State of New York

3rd NY Infantry
SCHEMERHORN , PHILLIP — Age, 33 years. Enlisted, December 21,1863, at Albany; mustered in as private, Co. F, January 5, 1864, to serve three years; wounded, June 15, 1864, before Petersburg, Va.; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, May 14, 1865.

1890 Veterans Schedules for Guilderland

1890 Veterans Schedules about Philip A Schermerhorn
Veteran's Name: Philip A Schermerhorn
Home in 1890 (Township, County, State): Guilderland, Albany, New York
Year enlisted: 1863
Year discharged: 1865
Rank: Private
(Service: Schermerhorn, Philip A. - Enlisted, 1863; Discharged 1865, Served 2 years - Post-office Address - Guilderland, Albany, Co., NY)

Census Records

1850 United States Federal Census about Philip Schemeshon Name: Philip Schemeshon [Philip Schermerhorn] Age: 20 Birth Year: abt 1830 Birthplace: New York Home in 1850: Guilderland, Albany, New York Gender: Male Family Number: 331 Household Members: Name Age Jacob J Schemeshon 47 Christian Schemeshon 48 Lyman Schemeshon 23 Philip Schemeshon 20 John G Schemeshon 16 James A B Schemeshon 13 Cynthia A Schemeshon 18

1860 United States Federal Census about Philip Schermerhorn Name: Philip Schermerhorn Age in 1860: 30 Birth Year: abt 1830 Home in 1860: Guilderland, Albany, New York Gender: Male Post Office: Guilderland Household Members: Name Age Jacob J Schermerhorn 56 Christiann Schermerhorn 57 Hiram Schermerhorn 32 Philip Schermerhorn 30 Ann Schermerhorn 26 Jas Schermerhorn 23 Hiram Schoonmaker 14

1870 United States Federal Census about Philip Schermerhorn Name: Philip Schermerhorn Age in 1870: 37 Birth Year: abt 1833 Birthplace: New York Home in 1870: Guilderland, Albany, New York Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Guilderland Value of real estate: View image Household Members: Name Age Philip Schermerhorn 37 Sarah Schermerhorn 32 Charles Main

1900 United States Federal Census about Philip Schemerhorn Name: Philip Schemerhorn [Philip Schermerhorn] Age: 67 Birth Date: Oct 1832 Birthplace: New York Home in 1900: Guilderland, Albany, New York [Albany] Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head Marital Status: Widowed Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: New York Occupation: View on Image Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Philip Schemerhorn 67

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