BRUNDAGE, Charles Henry

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Charles was living in S. Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York in 1880 census, on the same page as Orville Clintsman, (p. 17 (35), e.d. 230).

Charles — GOTHAM, Ammorette Amelia. Ammorette was born 11 Jul 1849, Saint Lawrence County, New York; died 1934, Saint Lawrence County, New York. [Group Sheet]

1. BRUNDAGE, Charles was born 1872; died Yes, date unknown.
2. BRUNDAGE, Bert was born 1873; died Yes, date unknown.
3. BRUNDAGE, Frank was born Jul 1875, New York; died Yes, date unknown.
4. BRUNDAGE, Fred was born 1879; died Yes, date unknown.
5. BRUNDAGE, Beatrice was born 1892; died Yes, date unknown.

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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.

Charles married LOCKWOOD, Samantha 23 Jul 1846. Samantha (daughter of LOCKWOOD, William and SAWYER, Jane) was born 17 Jul 1829, Vermont; died 7 Apr 1859. [Group Sheet]

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Said to be "of Madrid" at time of marriage.

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Following their marriage in 1822, the couple bought and sold property in Hinesburg, Chittendon Co., Vermont. All these transactions are recorded in deed book volume 13 on the following pages; 99, 270, 279, 292, 302, 345, and 420.
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1830 census:
Burlington, Chittenden Co, Vermont (Roll: 186, Page: 211)
MALES:
1, age 5-9 (Charles)
1, age 30-39 (Joshua)
FEMALES:
2, age under 5 (Edith & Louisa)
1, age 5-9 (Sarah or Edith)
1, age 20-29 (Prudy)
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The 1840 census finds Joshua and his brothers ( William, Nathan and Harry ) living in Williston, Chittendon Co., Vermont. Joshua's father Abraham may have died by 1840 as he was not listed and is said to have lived his last days there.
MALES:
2, age under 5 (Sidney & Gilbert)
1, age 5-9 (Noble)
1, age 40-49 (Joshua)
FEMALES:
2, age 10-14 (Mabel & Louisa)
Prudy was not enumerated (reason unknown).
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The 1850 census finds Joshua (Brundridge) and his family in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., Vermont. Shown are Joshua a farmer with $500 property, age 50, born in Vermont as were the rest of the family as follows;
Prudence age 44,
Nobel age 15,
Sidney age 12,
Gilbert age 10,
Laura age 8,
Alfred age 5.
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Joshua and Prudy moved their family from Williston, Vermont to Illinois and then to Michigan in about 1852/53.
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The 1860 census finds Joshua (Josiah) and Prudence living in Otsego, Aleegan Co., Michigan (p. 51-52). Joshua 60, was a farmer with $100 of real estate and $100 of personal property Prudence was shown as 50 (actually 54). With them were sons Noble 25, a farmer, Gilbert 20, and Alfred 16. All were born in Vermont.
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From census information we know Joshua was a dairyman in Michigan. Joshua also appears on page 304 of the 1870 Allegan Co., Michigan census as a 70 year old drayman (cart driver), living in the Village of Otsego. His wife Prudy was 64, and keeping house.
Other Brundages in the same Village are Alfred (p.306), Hannah (p. 284R), Harry (p. 292R), Sydney (p. 303R) . The Alfred and Sydney are likely Joshua's sons, Harry could be his brother. Other sons Gilbert and Noble have been located in nearby Kalamazoo Co. in Cooper Township.
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Joshua died in Michigan at the age of 74.

Joshua married BARTO, Prudence 22 Jan 1822, Williston, Chittenden County, Vermont. Prudence (daughter of BARTO, David W. and SANFORD, Polly) was born Abt 1806, Hinesburg, Chittenden County, Vermont; died Aft 1870, Otsego, Allegan County Michigan. [Group Sheet]

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According to the "St. Lawrence Co., New York History" by Gates Curtis, 1894, Prudy the wife of Joshua Brundage was the daughter of David Barto of Vermont. Her parents also show up in the 1860 Michigan census (misspelled Barton), not far from Prudy and Joshua.

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Judging by the birth date of son Charles, this marriage came none too soon.

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1840 census:
Madrid, St. Lawrence Co., New York
William Lockwood
Males:
1, 5-9
2, 15-19
1, 40-49
Females:
1, <5
3, 10-14
1, 20-29
1, 40-49
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William — SAWYER, Jane. Jane was born Abt 1795; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The St. Lawrence Co. New York History by Gates Curtis, 1894, states that Abraham was a Hessian (German soldier fighting for the British army). Some have theorized that Abraham may have been a part of a German Battalion, but as a British soldier. The surname Brundage is also much more prevalent in England than in Germany. Abraham is said to have deserted the British army, which was not unusual at the time, and some families in the northeast are proud that their ancestors deserted the British cause.
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Another biography "A history of the town of Williston", pg. 40, shows the following:

Stephen N. Warren came to Williston about the same time as Lemuel Bottom and settled near him. He afterwards moved to Fairfax where he died. He had eight children. Of these the youngest, Charles E. followed the trade of carpenter and joiner for some time, worked a while at the paper mills in Essex, and finally purchased a farm in Williston where he died July 30, 1888. Charles E. married Rosetta Baldwin, a granddaughter of Abram Brundage, an early settler, a soldier in the French and Indian War, and in the British Army of the Revolution. He stood at the top of the rock down which Gen. Isaac (Israel?) Putnam made his famous ride, at the time the deed was done. . . .
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The 1800 census:
St. George, Chittenden Co., Vermont
Abram Brundy
Males:
2 age under 10
1 age 26 to 44
Females:
1 age under 10
1 age 10 through 15
1 age 26 to 44
Slaves: 0
This record of Abraham is of interest as it shows his family in close proximity of he Isham and Lockwood familys, both of whom have recorded inter-marrying with the Brundages in the 1700's & 1800's.
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Some records show Abraham and Lois as having 8 children, 5 boys & 4 girls (See below).
Abraham appears in the 1810 Vermont census as living in Williston, Chittenden Co., Vermont (roll 64, p. 387).
Males:
4 age under 10
1 age 10 to 15
1 age 45 and over.
Females:
2 age under 10
1 age 10 to 15
1 age 16 to 20
1 age 26 to 44
Slaves: 0
Living next door was Daniel Isham Jr., from a family which intermarried with the Brundages.
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Abraham (Brundridge) appears in the 1820 Vermont census as living in Williston, Chittenden Co., Vermont.
Males
2 age 10-15
1 age 45+
Females
2 age 10-15
1 age 26-45
1 age 45+
Nearby was David Barto and his family (soon to be in-laws).
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Abram (Brundredge) appears in the 1830 Vermont census as living in Williston, Chittenden Co., Vermont.
Males
1 age 20-29
1 age 60-69
Females
1 age 20-29
1 age 60-69
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By 1840 there is no mention of Abraham in Williston. One interesting fact in the 1840 census is that Nathaniel's family is shown with a 70-79 year old female living with them, could this be Lois (Yale) Brundage, Abraham's wife?
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The St. Lawrence Co. book states Abraham spent his last days in Williston, Vermont.
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All 4 of Abraham's sons appear in the1840 census for Williston, Chittenden Co., Vermont, their names were; Joshua, Harry, William and Nathan.
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A Clarissa Brundage married Carlton Barto at Hinesburg, Vermont on November 11, 1820. Perhaps she is Abraham's oldest daughter ?.
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From the book "A Survey of the Ishams in England and America" There was an Elizabeth Brundage b. October, 1787 who married an Ebenezer Isham who lived in and raised children in St. George, Chittenden Co., Vermont in about 1813. From the same source we find a Mary Brundage married to Nathan Lockwood, this couple raised children in St. George, Chittenden Co., Vermont. One of their daughters was born October 20 , 1795.
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The following - Might ???- apply to our Abraham:

Andreas Emmerick's Chasseurs, Capt. Benjamin Ogden's Troop...
Muster Roll of a Troop of Dragoons in his Majesty’s Corps of Chasseurs Under the Command of Lieut. Colonel A EMMERICK, October 24th, 1778:
...Abraham Brundage, Sick in Quarters, May 2, 1778...

NOTE: !...!...!
Andreas Emmerick was an accomplished German Officer who was given authority to recruit men from the New York colony to serve under his command. (Hmm... this sounds familiar...).
This is very intriguing and may tie our Abraham to the loyalist Brundages who ended up in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia at the close of the Rev. War.

Also this...

Muster Roll of Discharged Officers and Disbanded Soldiers and Loyalists:
Town of Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada, May 29, 1784.
Brundige, Abraham, Loyalist.

Abraham married YALE, Lois Bef 1800, Massachusetts. Lois (daughter of YALE, Moses and LYMAN, Lois) was born Abt 1775, Charlotte, Chittenden County, Vermont; died Aft 1830, Probably Williston, Chittenden County, Vermont. [Group Sheet]

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Said to have been "of Vermont" in "The History of St. Lawrence Co., New York" by Gates. The text was in reference to his daughter Prudy (Prudence) who married Joshua Brundage and ultimately moved to Aleegan Co., Michigan.
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David appears in the 1830 and 1840 Vermont census as living in Hinesburgh, Chittenden Co.
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The 1850 census finds David (68) and Polly (64) living in the home of his son Rufus C. Barto in Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont.
Both Rufus and David stated they were farmers.
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The couple shows up later in the 1860 Michigan census (misspelled Barton). David, in the1860 census stated he was 78, a farmer, and his middle initial was W. The value of his land was $1,000 and personal property was $400. Polly stated she was 74 and was born in Connecticut.
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David's grave is located in East Cooper Cemetery, Cooper, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan.

David married SANFORD, Polly 26 Dec 1804, Justice of the Peace, Edmund Baldwin. Polly (daughter of SANFORD, Zachariah and LOCKWOOD, Lydia) was born 19 Jan 1787, New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticuit; died 23 Oct 1878, Minnesota. [Group Sheet]

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Appears on the 1840 Madrid, St. Lawrence Co., New York census as 70-80 years of age.