NASH, Ralph

Notes:

Howard stated he was a well driller on his WWI draft registration card.
He stated he was working for (R or K) S. Nash of Canton, New York.

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By 1930 Howard stated he was a post office deliveryman.

Howard married BRUNDAGE, Vincie Blanche 6 Sep 1918, Canton, Saint Lawrence, New York, Unites States. Vincie (daughter of BRUNDAGE, Perley Jay and CLINTSMAN, Adda May) was born 6 Sep 1897, Hermon, Saint Lawrence County, New York; died Aug 1982, Canton, Saint Lawrence, New York, Unites States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Perley was raised in the Russell-Clare section of New York where he gained an intimate knowledge of the woods and lumbering. In his early 20's (about 1893) Perley ventured west for a short time as is recorded in a small "autograph" book, where many of his family and friends recorded their thoughts and feelings about the pending journey. He returned to New York and took up farming for a while, and eventually began working with the St. Lawrence Co. Pulp & Lumber Business. He was employed as a "lumber scaler," a job that would take him to the various lumber camps. He would walk the skids and estimate the board feet for the company, this in turn was used as a guage to pay the men in the camps. Perley was said to have been very familiar with the lumber trade and did on occasion use some of the colorful language common in such "all men" trades. At this time the family was living in San Fidel, Canada. In about 1920 Perley retired to Canton, New York to make his home. He purchased the home of Reuben T. Wells on East Main St. where he remained until later in life when he removed to Gouverneur St. In retirement Perley ran a Gas & Oil Service Station on Riverside Dr. Perley was a member of the No. 111, Free and Accepted Masons of St. Lawrence Chapter No. 132 , R. A. M., and St. Lawrence Commandery No. 28, Knights Templar. He was buried in 1942 in Fairview Cemetery, Canton, St. Lawrence, New York.

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Canton Commercial Advertiser
Tuesday, June 12, 1951
Off The County Historian's Desk
By Nina Smithers, County Historian
Silver Hill Fife and Drum Corps.
The following interesting account of a fife and drum corps in the town of Russell was submitted for this column by Mrs. Dorothy Manning, Town Historian.

The old Silver Hill Fife and Drum Corps was composed of nine men from the Silver Hill community of Russell about 65 years ago. The members were Peter Clintsman, drum major; Joseph Van Sant, Stephen Van Sant, Charles Brundage, and Pearl Brundage, snare drummers; William Van Sant and John Van Sant, fife players; Richard Van Sant, bass drummer. George Van Sant drove the corps wagon which was circular in shape and drawn by four horses.

Every Memorial Day the corps would start early in the morning and decorate the graves at the South Russell Cemetery and then come to the village and decorate the graves at the Russell Cemetery and lastly to Hermon Cemetery where they also decorated.

The corps was active for about fifty years, turning out to all military funerals and other community activities.

There are only two of the members still living, they are Joseph Van Sant of Russell and John Van Sant of Mexico, N.Y.
Dorothy Manning,
Town of Russell Historian

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1900 census:
Clare, Saint Lawrence Co., New York (Roll 1156 Book 1, Page 108)
Brundage, Perly, Head, W, N, Apr. 1871, 28, Married 3 years, b. NY, fa. b. VT, mo. b. NY, Farmer
", Adda, Wife, W, F, Jan. 1878, 22, Married 3 yrs., B. NY, fa. b. NY, mo. b. NY
", Vincy Blanch, Dau., W, F, Sep. 1897, 2, Single, B. NY, fa. b. NY, mo. b. NY
", Gaylord, Son, W, M, Sep. 1899, 8 mos., Single, B. NY, fa. b. NY, mo. b. NY
", William, Brother, W, N, Apr. 1864, 36, Single, b. NY, fa. b. NY, mo. b. NY, Day Laborer
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The 1910 census finds Perley and family living in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York (Roll 1075 Book 2, Page 36a) as follows;
Brundage, Perley, Head, M, W, 37, Married 14 years, b. NY, af. b. VT, mo. b. NY, Laborer, Odd Jobs.
" Ada, Wife, F, W, 32, Married 14 years, 3 children, b. NY, af. b. NY, mo. b. NY
" Vincey, Dau., F, W, 12, Single, b. NY, af. b. NY, mo. b. NY
" Gaylord, Son, M, W, 11, Single, b. NY, af. b. NY, mo. b. NY
" Gladys, Dau., F, W, 6, Single, b. NY, af. b. NY, mo. b. NY
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The 1920 census finds Perley and family living at 85 Miner St., Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York (E.D. 112) as follows;
Perley Brundage, Head of Household, age 49, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, Overseer of Lumber job
Vincy Nash, Daughter, age 22, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY,
Howard Nash, Son-in-law, age 24, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA, Well-driller
Gaylord Brundage, Son, age 20, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, Machinist at a garage
Gladys Brundage, age 15, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Kenneth Brundage, age 8, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY

NOTE: The next residence listed after Perley's shows Margaret Phalon, Perley's future 2nd. wife, age 46, b. NY, A nurse who's parents were born in Ireland. She was shown with her brother Charles and her aunt Mary.
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The 1930 census shows Perley, age 58, living at 40 East Main, in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., New York.
He was then married to Margaret age 59, and Kenneth was the only child living at home at age 18.
(ED 45-4, SH 1A).
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Perley and Adda's marriage was recorded thus; "Brundage-Clintsman. At Russell, on the 22nd of May, 1896 by the Rev. C. Sevell, Purley Jay Brundage, of De Grasse, Adda May Clintsman, of South Russell." (St. Lawrence County Historical Association, 3 East Main St., P. O. Box 8 Canton, New York 13617, (315) 386-8133)

Perley married CLINTSMAN, Adda May 22 May 1896, Russell, Saint Lawrence County, New York. Adda (daughter of CLINTSMAN, Orville M. and VAN SANT, Mary A.) was born 21 Jan 1878, Russell, Saint Lawrence County, New York; died 6 Sep 1917, Canton, Saint Lawrence, New York, Unites States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Marriage Announcement:
22 May 1896 in Russell, St. Lawrence, New York. Gouverneur Herald [p.130]:

"BRUNDAGE--CLINTSMAN.-- At Russell, on the 22d of May, 1896.
By the Rev. Car---Sevell,
Puley Jay Brundage, of DeGrasse and Adda May Clintsman, of South Russel
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Addie's Obituary:
St. Lawrence Plain-Dealer newspaper, dated 11 Sept. 1917

South Russell- News was recieved here Thursday morning, September 6th, of the death of Mrs. Addie Clintsman Brundage, wife of P.J. Brundage, of Canton. Mrs. Brundage's home has always been in this vicinity until they moved to Canton four years ago. Besides her family she leaves her mother, Mrs. D.N. Dean of Clare, two sisters, Mrs. Herb Dean of Cranberry Lake, and Mrs. Roscoe Towne of Russell, and two brothers, Stan of Edwards and Bert of Cranberry Lake.

Notes:

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.

Charles married BOWHALL, Mary Louise Abt 1859. Mary (daughter of BOWHALL, Demarcus L. and OBITZ, Harriet Henrietta) was born 14 Sep 1833, Gouverneur, Saint Lawrence County, New York; died 5 Apr 1910, South Russell, Saint Lawrence County, New York; was buried 8 Apr 1910, South Russell, Saint Lawrence County, N. Y.. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Mary was living with her daughter Mary and her husband Edwin Morgan in the 1900 census in Russell, New York with 2 of Mary's children from her first marriage to Andrew Hull.
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Notes:

The 1880 census finds Orville and family living in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York, as follows;
Clintsman, Orville, 30, farmer, b. NY, Fa. NY, Mo. NY
Mary A., 21, b. NY, Fa. NY, Mo. NY
Adda M., 2, b. NY, Fa. NY, Mo. NY
Christopher, 55, (Father), b. NY, Fa. NY, Mo. NY
(p. 17 (35), e.d. 230)
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He appears in the 1890 St. Lawrence Co. Directory, living in Russell, along with Peter.
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He had an estate probated on 1 Dec. 1893 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co.. NY.

Orville married VAN SANT, Mary A. 22 Feb 1875. Mary (daughter of VAN SANT, Richard A. and COLLINS, Joana C.) was born 23 Jan 1859, Richville, Saint Lawrence County, New York; died 18 Jun 1932, Saint Lawrence County, New York; was buried , South Russell Cemetery, South Russell, Saint Lawrence County, New York. [Group Sheet]

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Mary A. appears in the 1920 census with her 2nd. husband Dewitt Dean, living in Clare township, St. Lawrence Co., New York.
She indicated she was 60 years old, b. NY as were her parents.
Dewitt indicated he was 63, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. Conn., he was a farmer by trade.
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Mary appears living in the home of her daughter Tacy and son-in-law Roscoe Towne, in District 9, Clare, St. Lawrence Co., New York.
She stated she was widowed, and was age 71.