Nav: Home > Cemetery Project > Sort by Company > James A Orr

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.

Last visited: January 24th 2010