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28th New York Infantry Regiment

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Benjamin Barker

Benjamin Barker enlisted as Private of Company G, 28th NY. He was captured at the Battle of Second Manassas on August 29th 1862. He was paroled and rejoined the regiment two days on August 31st 1862.

He is buried at Mount Albian Cemetery in Albian, Orleans County, NY. It is vast cemetery spread over several hills. Mr Barker is buried in the "Boxwood" section towards the back of the cemetery.

Mr Barker is buried alongside his wife, Sarah, their stones read:

BENJAMIN BARKER Co. G 28th Regt. N.Y. Vol. Inf. Died Mar 13. 1912 Aged 72 yrs

SARAH A BONNETT Wife of BENJAMIN BARKER Died Nov. 14. 1903 Aged 71 Yrs

To put the size of the cemetery in context, it took two visits totally two hours to find Mr Barker and his wife.

Last visited: November 1st 2008