HISTORY OF YORK RIFLE COMPANY.
On the 19th day of August, 1861, the Company reorganized and went into the service of their country for three years. It was commanded by
John W Schall. ~ Captain;
John Albright. ~ First Lieutenant,
and Jacob Emmett. ~ Second Lieutenant, and joined the 87th Regiment, P. V., as Company K.
Captain George Hay. ~
was promoted to Colonel of the 87th Regiment, P. V., August 19, 1861, and resigned May 9, 1863, on account of ill health. In the history of the 87th, we find the following: "He instituted regulations which soon made his regiment quite proficient in drill and discipline. He looked with zealous interest after the health and comfort of his men, and carefully watched the sanitary condition of the camp and winter quarters." The York Riflemen, always ready and willing to do their duty when necessity called, at once made preparations to re-enlist, after returning home, and, as you will see, their officers being of the very best, were authorized to raise a Regiment for three years, and in a few days organized the 87th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, Captain Hay being made Colonel, John W. Schall, Lieutenant Colonel, and Jacob Emmett, Adjutant. John Albright was elected Captain of the Rifle Company, and was attached to Regiment as Company
HISTORY OF YORK RIFLE COMPANY.
On the 19th day of August, 1861, the Company reorganized and went into the service of their country for three years. It was commanded by
John W Schall. ~ Captain;
John Albright. ~ First Lieutenant,
and Jacob Emmett. ~ Second Lieutenant, and joined the 87th Regiment, P. V., as Company K.
Captain George Hay. ~
was promoted to Colonel of the 87th Regiment, P. V., August 19, 1861, and resigned May 9, 1863, on account of ill health. In the history of the 87th, we find the following: "He instituted regulations which soon made his regiment quite proficient in drill and discipline. He looked with zealous interest after the health and comfort of his men, and carefully watched the sanitary condition of the camp and winter quarters." The York Riflemen, always ready and willing to do their duty when necessity called, at once made preparations to re-enlist, after returning home, and, as you will see, their officers being of the very best, were authorized to raise a Regiment for three years, and in a few days organized the 87th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, Captain Hay being made Colonel, John W. Schall, Lieutenant Colonel, and Jacob Emmett, Adjutant. John Albright was elected Captain of the Rifle Company, and was attached to Regiment as Company
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Jacob Allison
1818–1890
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John Allison
1820–1885
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Susan Allison Boyer
1822–1892
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Adam Henry Allison
1823–1883
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Catharine Kessler Allison Dugan
1825–1905
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Daniel Allison
1827–1847
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Abraham Kessler Allison
1829–1905
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Levi Allison
1832–1899
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Emanuel Allison
1833–1901
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Martin Allison
1836–1904
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Reuben Kessler Allison
1841–1908
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