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- The book "St. Lawrence Co." states that Charles was educated in public schools and learned the stonecutter's trade which he followed over 20 years. He came to Clifton, N.Y. at the age of 21. He owned a 140 acre farm where he was a farmer and a dairyman. He was a republican since the party's inception and was the supervisor of the town for 6 years, assessor 3 years and justice of the peace for 30 years. On October 1, 1861 he was commissioned major of the 60th N.Y. Volunteers. He served at the Battles of Antietam (Sharpsburg) and South Mountain on September 14-17, 1862 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He resigned on November 6, 1862. He was a member of Russell Lodge 566.
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1850 census (Page 276) finds Charles R. Brundage living in Madrid, St. Lawrence Co. New York. The family was recorded as follows;
Charles R. Brundage, 27, Male, Sculptor, $500 Real Estate, b. NY
Samantha Brundage, 21, Female, b. Vermont
Sidney G. Brundage, 2, Male, b. NY
Miles (Milo) Lockwood, 19, Male, Sculptor, b. NY (could be Samantha's brother).
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The 1870 census for Clifton, St. Lawrence Co., New York shows;
Charles (C.R.) 47, as a farmer with real estate valued at $1,500 and personal property at $1,154. Charles stated he was born in Vermont.
Louisa M. 38, his wife is listed as "keeping house".
His "at home" children as follows;
Louisa M. 9, at school
William D. 6, at school
Noble O. 5
Note: Our ancestor "Perley" had not been born in 1870 and doesn't appear with the other children on the census.
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The 1880 census for Clifton, St. Lawrence Co., New York shows;
Charles (Chas. R.) 57, as a farmer, Charles stated he was born in Vermont as were both of his parents
Louisa M. 45, his wife is listed as "keeping house". She stated her father was born in Vermont and her mother in NY.
The children "at home" are listed as follows;
Louisa M. 19, at school
William D. 16, at school
Noble O. 13
George R., 3
Note: For some unknown reason "Perley", who would have been 9, was not listed on the census.
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The Beer's Atlas Clifton Business Directory - Individuals From Child's Gazetteer of St. Lawrence County 1873-74, shows Chas. R. Brundage as a farmer with 90 acres living in Clarksborough, St. Lawrence Co., New York.
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The following are accounts of the Battle of Antietam in two reports written by Charles Russell Brundage. This report was taken from "The making of America Journals Collection" Chapter 31 , Page 513.
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No. 190.
Report of Lieut. Col. Charles R Brundage, Sixtieth New York Infantry, commanding Third Brigade, of battle of Antietam.
HEADQUARTERS THIRD BRIGADE,
Loudoun Heights, Virginia., September 25, 1862.
I have the honor to report that on the morning of September 17, 1862,
the late Col. William B. Goodrich, of the Sixtieth Regiment New York State Volunteers, being in command of this brigade was ordered to take the brigade, then composed of the Sixtieth and Seventy-eighth Regiments New York Volunteers, Third Delaware, and Purnell Legion, into the feild on the right of the line of battle. Before getting into position, the Purnell Legion was ordered to some other portion of the field, which reduced the line of this brigade to the three first-named regiments. On getting into position, skirmishers were thrown out of the right and left, who cleared the woods of the enemy's sharpshooters. While thus engaged, and about an hour after the commencement, the colonel commanding was mortally wounded and borne from the field. The command then devolved upon Lieutenant-Colonel Austin, of the Seventy-eighth New York, who remained in command during the re-mainder of the day. In about an hour and a half from this time orders were received to withdraw the brigade from the feild. This was done, and the line shortly after reformed about half a mile to the rear of it's former position. The brigade remained in this line 'till near dark, when they received orders from yourself to rejoin the division. This report is made from recollection only, no data being kept, as the command was not handed over to me 'till late in the evening. I deem it just, however, to make honorable mention of the coolness and bravery of the officers and men in action, especially of the true soldierly bravery of Colonel Goodrich the daring and courage of Lieutenant-Colonel Austin, the valuable services of Captain Redington, of the Sixtieth New York, and of ____ Lieutenant McGregor, of the Seventy-eighth New York, the two latter having charge of the skirmishers. Respectfully submitted.
CHAS. R. BRUNDAGE,
Lieutenant Colonel, Commanding.
Brig. Gen. George S. Greene
Commanding Second Division, Twelfth Army Corps.
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No. 193.
Report of Lieut. Col. Charles R Brundage, Sixtieth New York Infantry, commanding Third Brigade , of battle of Antietam.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTIETH NEW YORK STATE VOLUNTEERS,
Camp on Loudoun Heights, Virginia., September 27, 1862.
I have the honor to report that on the morning of 17th of September 1862, the Sixtieth Regiment New York State Volunteers went into action with 217 enlisted men and 9 commissioned officers, and that being on the right of the brigade, Capt. J. C. O. Redington was sent out with his company (Company C) to skirmish, which he did with admirable skill and effect, clearing the woods to the right of the enemy's sharpshooters. After being in action between two and three hours, a brigade fell back on us, breaking our line and scattering our men, making a delay of an hour or more in our rejoining our brigade, then formed in line about half a mile to the rear of their position in action. The regiment remained with the brigade during the remainder of the day, and moved with it at dark to rejoin the division.
I take pleasure in reporting that the officers and men behaved well under fire promptly obeying all orders. For an account of our losses I beg leave to refer you to official report of casualties.
Very Respectfully submitted.
CHAS. R. BRUNDAGE,
Lieutenant Colonel, Sixtieth New York State Volunteers.
Col. W. O. Redden,
Commanding Third Brigade.
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New York
SIXTIETH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY (VETERAN).
First St. Lawrence Regiment; Ogdensburg Regiment.
(Three Years). Source: Phisterer, p. 2,539
Colonel Charles R. Brundage, 33d State Militia, received authority, July 5, 1861, to organize a regiment of infantry, of which his regiment of militia should and did form the nucleus. The regiment was organized at Ogdensburg October 25, 1861; it received its numerical designation; and, October 30, 1861, Col. Wm. B. Hayward having succeeded Colonel Brundage, it was mustered in the service of the United States for three years. At the expiration of its term of service, the men entitled thereto were discharged and the regiment retained in service. In June, 1865, the enlisted men of the 107th, 136th and 150th Infantries, not mustered out with their regiment, joined this by transfer.
The companies were recruited principally:
A at Canton, Hermon, Potsdam, Russell, Madrid, Colton, Parishville and Gouverneur;
B at Gouverneur, Macomb and DePeyster;
C at Hammond, Morristown, Oswegatchie, Edwards, Rossie, Russell and Fowler;
D at Russell, Edwards, Pierrepont and Canton;
E at Malone, Bangor and Brandon;
F at Ogdensburg and Heuvelton;
G at Madrid, Waddington, Louisville, Massena and Norfolk;
H at Champlain, Mooers, Ellenburgh, Altona, Chazy, Saranac and Lisbon;
I at Lawrence, Stockholm and Brasher; and
K at Stockholm and Richville.
The regiment left the State November 4, 1861; served between Baltimore, Md., and Washington, D.C., from November, 1861; under General Dix in the so-called Railroad Brigade, at Baltimore and Relay House, Md., from March, 1862; in 2d Brigade, Sigel's Division, Department of Shenandoah, from June, 1862; in 3d Brigade, 2d Division, 2d Corps, Army of Virginia, from June 26, 1862; in same brigade and division, 12th Corps, Army of the Potomac, from September 12, 1862; in 2d Brigade, 2d Division, 12th Corps, Army of the Potomac, from October, 1862; in 3d Brigade, 2d Division, 12th Corps, Army of the Potomac, from April, 1863; on veteran furlough in December, 1863, and January, 1864; in 3d Brigade, 2d Division, 20th Corps, from April, 1864; in 3d Brigade, Bartlett,s Division, 22d Corps, from June, 1865; and, commanded by Col. Lester S. Willson, it was honorably discharged and mustered out, July 17, 1865, at Alexandria, Va.
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Davis Uriah I | Born 1707
1822 - 1897 (75 years)