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28th New York Infantry Regiment

Niagara Rifles; Scott Life Guard

Perry Gilbert

On May 6th, 1861, at age 19, Perry Gilbert enlisted as a Private in Company D, 28th NY. He was killed in action at the Battle of Cedar Mountain on August 9th, 1862.

He is buried in the old Baptist Church Cemetery in Yates, Orleans County, NY along with his brother and sister in law.

His marker stone reads:

SIMEON B. GILBERT Died Camp Griffin Jan. 12, 1862 Aged 24 Years Member of Co. H. 4th [Regt?] ----- PERRY J. GILBERT Killed in the Battle Cedar Mountain Aug. 9, 1862 Aged 20 Years Member Co. D, 28th N.Y. Vol. ----- Sons of [Unreadable] Gilbert

His sister-in-laws marker stone reads as follows:

TAHMA Wife of Simeon Gilbert Died [Unknown] 20 1855

The cemetery contains a lot of old stones, some of which are damaged and most show serious signs of weathering. Also, the cemetery is directly next to the church par park. Perry Gilbert and his brother are buried just next to the car park itself.

Last Visited: August 1st, 2010