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28th New York Infantry Regiment
Niagara Rifles; Scott Life Guard
James A Orr

James Orr enlisted as Private in Company G, 28th NY on May 8, 1861 and mustered in service with the regiment on May 22, 1861. He served with the 28th NY until Sepember 30, 1861, at which time he deserted at Darnestown, Maryland.
He is buried at Cold Springs Cemetery in Lockport, Niagara County, NY along with his wife. Their marker stones read as follows:
JAMES ORR
1840 - 1911
ADELIZA ORR
1837 - 1914
The Anson family appears to be tied to James Orr, as seen by the combined family stone. The Ansons buried in the same plot are:
IDA ANSON BEAL
1868 - 1946
WILLIAM G
Husband of
Ida Anson Beal
1862-1927
Within the cemetery, the roads are all named after types of tree. They are buried close to the Junction of Dell and Elm in Lot N, Section 006.
[James Orr]
[Adeliza, His Wife]
[Orr/Anson Family Stone]
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