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Edward McAvoy
Private, Co. F, 5th NY Heavy Artillery
 Born: about 1844 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY
Death: March 8, 1898 in Hampton, VA
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Area C Lot 14 (unmarked)
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Frederick News (March 9, 1898)
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Frederick News (March 11, 1898)



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ADDITIONAL FACTS OF NOTE
 Military Information
 Age at Enlistment:   19
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Home Residence during War:   NY
Military Years: 1862 - 1865

                Enlisted January 15, 1862 in New York City
                Private, Co. F, 5th NY Heavy Artillery
                POW September 15, 1862 at Harpers Ferry, VA
                Veteran re-enlistment February 4, 1864 at Baltimore        
                Mustered out July 19, 1865 in New York City
                        
Personal Information
 Occupation:
  Brass finisher
 Father:        Jeremiah McAvoy
 Mother:       Elizabeth
 Spouse:       Mary Ellen Peters
                                               
​ Last known residence: National Home for Disabled Soldiers,
            Hampton, VA
 Cause of Death:    

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