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28th New York Infantry Regiment

Niagara Rifles; Scott Life Guard

William Silk

At age 21, William Silk enlisted as a Private in Company B, 28th NY. He served through to Jan 15th, 1863, at which time he was discharged for disability at Fairfax Station, Va. He later reenlisted as Private in Company I of the 2nd New York Mounted Rifles.

He is buried in Cold Springs Cemetery in Lockport, Niagara County, NY along with a number of relatives. However, what relation they are to William Silk is unknown.

His marker stone reads as follows:

WM SILK Co. B 28th N.Y. Inf. Died Aug. 18, 1865 Aged 28 yrs

His marker stone reads as follows:

SARAH J. 1861 – 1926 Daughter of Aaron & Alice SILK

ELIZABETH A. Daughter of Aaron and Alice silk Born Nov 25, 1858 Died Nov 9 1878

WILLIE J. Son of Aaron and Alice Silk Born Sept. 17 1866 Died Nov. [x] 1873

SILK AARON SILK 1830 – 1915 ALICE his wife 1841 – 1928 [Latin Inscription]

SILK JOHN M SILK 1839 – 1911 ISABELLA his wife 1843 – 1934

ELMER J SILK Co. E 151st N.Y. Inf. Died Feb 12th 1905 Aged 71 yrs

Within Cold Springs cemetery, he is buried in the north west corner. The railroad tracks run along the northern edge and Cold Springs Road runs along the west side of the cemetery.

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