Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Brown, Andrew J. |
Genealogy ID |
86622 |
Born |
04 NOV 1842 |
Cemetery |
Prospect Cemetery |
Titles & honors |
G.A.R. Mansfield Post # 48 |
Military |
Civil War |
Spouse |
Jane Ames |
Reference |
GAR |
Notes |
ANDREW J. BROWN was born the 4th of November 1842 in Nelson, Madison County, NY. He enlisted Aug. 24, 1861 as a Private in Co. F. 11th PA Vol. Cav. In July 1862 he was wounded in right knee joint by a gunshot at Deaston Bridge, VA and was in hospital at Fortress Monroe, VA four months. In the winter of 1862-63 he was detailed as Sergt. Of provost guard about four months at Norfolk, VA. He took active part in the engagements at Yorktown, Williamsburg, West Point, Seven Days, fight before Richmond, Dalgreen Raid, Hanover Junction, Milan, Capture of Norfolk, Siege of Suffolk, Weldon RR, Reams Station, Malvern Hill (both engagements) and Deserted House. He was honorably discharged Aug. 24, 1864 at Jones Neck, VA. His Company "F" was recruited in Tioga and Bradford County and had as its Captain, B.B. Mitchell of Tioga County. Its regiment Colonel was Josiah Harlan of Philadelphia and the regiment was originally known as "Harlan’s Light Cavalry" having been raised by Colonel Harlan as an independent regiment, under special authority from the Secretary of War. It was finally mustered in as the 11th Cavalry and served with distinction in the various battles of Virginia and was frequently used in scouting service. It was mustered out of service Aug. 13, 1865. – GAR#48, p.78 http://www.joycetice.com/military/gar048a.htm#browna |
