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Revision as of 21:50, 27 March 2013

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

11th Light Artillery Battle Flag
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.

Obituary

Additional Research Notes

Additional Media

Heroes of Albany

Sources