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28th New York Infantry Regiment

Niagara Rifles; Scott Life Guard

Benjamin Flagler

Benjamin Flagler enlisted with the 28th New York as Captain of Company A. He served with the regiment through the battle of Winchester, where he was seriously wounded. As a result of his injury, he resigned from the regiment in October 1862.

Regarding the rank which he holds on his tombstone: He was appointed chief of ordnance of the State of New York, which held a rank of Brigadier General, by New York State Governors Morton and Black.

General Flagler is buried at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery along with his son, Sylvester; wife, Martha. Also buried there are Martha's sister and brother-in-law.

The stone reads:

GEN. BENJAMIN FLAGLER Son of Sylvester & Abby FLAGLER Born Dec. 10, 1833 Died Oct. 30, 1900

MARTHA J. McKNIGHT Wife of Benjamin Flagler Born March 2, 1835 Died February 25, 1910

SYLVESTER Son of Benj. & Martha J FLAGLER Born Feb. 10, 1861 Died Nov. 29, 1880

JOHN FINLEY NYE Born Jan. 31, 1832 Died Sept. 2, 1892 ----- JULIA A. McKNIGHT Wife of JOHN FINLEY NYE Born Feb. 7, 1837 Died May 30, 1918

The picture of the stone below was taken with a video camera so is very low quality. The huge tree to the left of the first picture is very close to the stone so made taking a picture of the side containing General Flaglers details quite difficult.

Last visited: January 23rd 2009