Crounse, John Quincy Adams
Birth
John was born on April 30, 1829 in Sharon, Schoharie Co., NY, the son of John Crounse and Margaret Van Aernam.
Marriage & Children
John did not marry.
Occupation
He was an 1857 graduate of Union College, and he was teaching at the Knox Academy when he enlisted in the army.
Military Service
| Residence: | Knox |
| Enlistment Date: | 31 Jul 1862 |
| Enlistment Place: | Albany, New York |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 11th Light Artillery |
| Died of Disease on: | 13 Nov 1864 |
| Place of Death: | Alexandria, VA |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 28 |
| Sources Used: Ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers |
Death
It is reported that his remains were brought back to his family and that he was buried in the family plot at Slate Hill Cemetery in Sharon,but no marker exists there for him.
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Heroes of Albany
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