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History of Westchester County, New York, Vol. I

Scharf, J. Thomas, ed. History of Westchester County, New York, including Morrisania, Kings Bridge, and West Farms, which have been annexed to New York City, Vol. I. Philadelphia: L.E. Preston & Co., 1886. 272 words

Y. ; David J. Miller, 128th N. Y. ; John Baldwin. I02d N. Y. ; George Humphreys, Hist Mass. ; John F. Doremus, ."jCtli N. Y. ; Conrad Roth, 183d Ohio; li. C. Uickerson, llth N. J. ; G. B. Balch, assistant surgeon, 9Sth N. Y.

Abraham Vosburgh Post, Ko. 95, of Peekskill. -- This post was organized at Peekskill, July 25, 1879, by Comrade Francis M. Clark, of Barbara Freitchie Post, New York City, as mustering officer.

The officers of the new post were as follows :

Commander, George W. Robertson ; S. V. C, John Smith, Jr. ; J. V. C, Abraham G. Conkling; Surgeon, Charles McCutchen ; Officer of the Day, William A. Sipperly ; Chaplain, William H. Griffin; Quartermaster, Thomas Flockton ; Adjutant, William J. Chariton; Officer of the Guard, Samuel Tate; Sergeaiit-Majur, William J. Mahon ; Q. M. Sergeant, William L. Wood.

The officer.-^, together with Comrades William Coul, John Acker, Nathaniel J. Travis and Philip H. Sparks, constituted the charter members of the post.

The officers of the post remained unchanged for two years, after which Commander Robertson retired and John Smith, Jr., became Commander, all the other officers being promoted one step.

In 1882, Abraham ^Conkling became Commander and a further promotion took place.

In 1883, Charles McCutcheu became Commander, and held the office for one year.

In 1884, William J. Sipperly became Commander.

The officers for 1885 were as follows :

Commander, William J. Charlton ; Senior Vice-Commauder, George E. Craft ; Junior Vice-Commander, John H. Pierce ; Surgeon, William II. Griffin : Officer of the Day, Joseph L. Mason ; Chaplain, Smith A.