Hallenbeck, Nicholas
Birth
Nicholas N. Hallenbeck was born in Schoharie Co., NY at about 1842, a son of Jacob and Emeline Hallenbeck.
Occupation
At times, Nicholas was a farmer, but he worked mainly as a merchant, selling groceries.
Marriage & Children
At about 1868, he married in Rensselaerville, Emma, a daughter of Henry and Sarah Kline. They had one son, Frank Hallenbeck, who was born in 1869.
Military Service
| Residence: | Rensselaerville |
| Enlistment Date: | 28 July 1862 |
| Enlistment Place: | Albany, New York |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 7th Regiment NY Heavy Artillery |
| Company: | Company F |
| Promotion Date: | 29 March 1864 |
| Promotion Rank: | Full Corporal |
| Wounded in Action on: | 19 May 1864 |
| Wounded at: | Spotsylvania, VA |
| Promotion Date: | 30 October 1864 |
| Promotion Rank: | Full Sergeant |
| Muster Out Date: | 16 June 1865 |
| Muster Out Place: | Ft. Federal Hill, Baltimore, MD |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at age 20; 1890 residence Potters Hollow PO. The 1890 census stated that the soldier lost a finger in the service. |
| Sources Used: 1890 Veterans Census; American Civil War Soldiers, Ancestry.com |
Death
Nicholas received his Civil War pension on or about June 7, 1870. He died on August 4, 1930 at Albany, NY.[1]His widow, Emma, received her pension on September 25, 1930.
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