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28th New York Infantry Regiment

Niagara Rifles; Scott Life Guard

John Waller

At the age of 31 years, John Waller was the driving force behind the early recruitment efforts in the Monticello, Sullivan County area. He recruited the men who would become Company H of the 28th NY and was mustered in as the company captain on May 22nd, 1861.

He was detached on recruiting service from August 26th, 1861 through to November 12th 1861. On December 30th, 1862, he was discharged from the regiment for promotion to the rank of Major of the 132nd N.Y Volunteer Infantry.

He is buried in St. John’s Cemetery in Monticello, Sullivan County, NY along with a number of other relatives.

His marker stone reads as follows:

Maj. JOHN WALLER 1826 - 1919

Other family members are also buried there; however the relationship to John Waller is unknown:

Alice L. Walker 1848-1926

Edward Walker Aged October 22, 1861 Died 14 yrs 1 month 22 days

George E. Walker Died Sept. 25, 1901 Aged 32 years

Edith A. Walker 1878-

The cemetery is rather small but well-kept. The Walker family plot is tidy, the stones in very good condition.

Last Visited: September 11th, 2010