Van Alstine, George D.

Knox during the Civil War

Birth

George was born at about 1824 at Knox, the son of Abraham N "Abram" Van Alstine (1791 – 1874) and Caroline Kelsey (1792 – 1860) His siblings were:

• Francis Van Alstine (1828 – 1859)
• Sarah Jane Van Alstine (1830 – 1906)
• Andrew Van Alstine (1832 – )
• Henry Van Alstine (1836 – 1912)

Marriage & Children

George D. Van Alstine married Catherine (1822 – ). Their children were:

• Leander Van Alstine (1848 – )
• Marcia "Mercy" Van Alstine (1857 – )

Military Service

Enlistment Date:	13 May 1861
Enlistment Place:	Elmira, NY
Enlistment Rank:	Private
State Served:	New York
Regiment:	12th Infantry
Company:	Company E
Discharged for Disability:	11 Sept 1861
Muster Out Place:	not specified

Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 37

Sources Used: Ancestry.com military databases: Civil War Muster Roll Abstract

Additional Research Notes

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

Knox - George D. Van Alstine - Muster Roll

New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900 about George D Vanalstine
Name: George D Vanalstine
Age: 37
Birth Year: abt 1824
Birth Place: Knox, New York
Enlistment Year: 1861
Enlistment Location: Elmira, New York
Muster Year: 1861
Separation Details: Discharged
Separation Date: 11 Sep 1861

Civil War Record Summaries

U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles about George D VanAlstine
Name: George D VanAlstine
Age at enlistment: 37
Enlistment Date: 13 May 1861
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Otisco, NY
State Served: New York
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company E, New York 12th Infantry Regiment on 13 May 1861.
Mustered out on 11 Sep 1861.
Birth Date: abt 1824
Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General

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