Rochester, NY History

This blog is particularly interested in Rochester, NY in the nineteenth century. A large number of the posts here are articles from the Rochester newspapers of that time. During the Civil War period it contains correspondence found in the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Military Election

In the 19th century, officers of the militia units were elected by members of the unit.


Rochester, NY Union and Advertiser: August 20, 1858, p. 3

MILITARY ELECTION—At a meeting of the officers of the 54th Regiment, held at the Osburn House last evening, T. T. Moore was elected Lt. Colonel, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Jas. T. Griffin. Robt. F. Taylor was elected Major to fill the vacancy made by the promotion of Col. Moore.
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