Hassell, John
Birth
John was born in Greenville, Greene Co., NY at about 1837, a son of Stephen Hassell and Sarah Swartwout.
Occupation
He was a carriage maker after his marriage.
Marriage & Children
He married at Westerlo, Mary J. Lamb, a daughter of Joseph and Eveline Lamb who was born at about 1845 on February 19, 1865 and had one child, William Hassell.
Military Service
| Residence: | Westerlo[1] |
| Place of Birth: | Albany County[1] |
| Marital Status: | Married[1] |
| Occupation: | Blacksmith[1] |
| Term of Enlistment: | 10 months[1] |
| Bounty Received: | $100.00[1] |
| Enlistment Date: | 2 Oct 1862[1]or 11 October 1862 [2] |
| Enlistment Place: | Westerlo, New York[2] or Albany, NY[1] |
| Enlistment Rank: | Corporal [1] |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 177th Infantry[1] |
| Company: | Company H |
| Promotion Date: | 19 Mar 1863[2] |
| Promotion Rank: | Full Sergeant [2] |
| Muster Out Date: | 10 Sep 1863[2] |
| Muster Out Place: | Albany, NY[2] |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 24.[2]" Promoted to Corp____ to Sergt.____. Was in the Battle of Ponchtula(Ponchatoula) and Port Hudson LA. Discharged Sept 10, 1863. P.O. Address South Westerlo Albany Co N.Y."[1]
Born in New Baltimore, NY in 1840, Age 24 years, Blacksmith, Black eyes, Dark hair, Fair complexion, 5' 7-1/2" tall.[3] |
| Sources Used: Ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers; Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War |
Death
Mary Jane died at about 1900 and John died at the Soldier's and Sailor's Home at Bath, NY on December 10, 1918.[4]
Obituary
Additional Research Notes
Additional Media
Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War
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