Code No: 11309
Grave No: 1309
Last Name: Bayson
First Name: Joseph
Rank: Private
Company: D
Regiment: 2
State: PA
Branch Of Service : Cavalry
Date of Death: 5/23/1864
Cause of Death: Dysentery
Remarks* J. BRYSON [3]; HEADSTONE IS MARKED JOSEPH BAYSON.
Reference: p 50 [3]; p 336 [8], PA ADG RPT, 2nd CAV: 336
Place Captured:
Date Captured:
Alternate Names: Bryson Brison
Status: Died at Andersonville
Joseph answered the call to duty on Sept 27, 1861. He joined the 59th Regiment of Pa Volunteers, II Calvary Company D and was mustered in on Dec 9, 1861, in Philadelphia. After serving thru many battles including Gettysburg, he was taken prisoner at Parkers Store, Virginia on Nov 27, 1863, a week after the Gettysburg address was given. He was believed to be on patrol by himself, part of the unit that was guarding Gen Meade's Headquarters Unit when he was captured. He died at Andersonville Confederate Prison on May 22, 1864, after a horrible incarceration. The horrible stories that came out of Andersonville were incredible, of mistreatment, starvation, only clothing they came with and terrible overcrowding. According to Company Muster Rolls, Joseph was an orderly at Brigade Headquarters at Fairfax Court House from January to April 1863. His description was 5', 10" tall, dark complexion, gray eyes, and brown hair. His occupation was listed as a farmer.
Grave No: 1309
Last Name: Bayson
First Name: Joseph
Rank: Private
Company: D
Regiment: 2
State: PA
Branch Of Service : Cavalry
Date of Death: 5/23/1864
Cause of Death: Dysentery
Remarks* J. BRYSON [3]; HEADSTONE IS MARKED JOSEPH BAYSON.
Reference: p 50 [3]; p 336 [8], PA ADG RPT, 2nd CAV: 336
Place Captured:
Date Captured:
Alternate Names: Bryson Brison
Status: Died at Andersonville
Joseph answered the call to duty on Sept 27, 1861. He joined the 59th Regiment of Pa Volunteers, II Calvary Company D and was mustered in on Dec 9, 1861, in Philadelphia. After serving thru many battles including Gettysburg, he was taken prisoner at Parkers Store, Virginia on Nov 27, 1863, a week after the Gettysburg address was given. He was believed to be on patrol by himself, part of the unit that was guarding Gen Meade's Headquarters Unit when he was captured. He died at Andersonville Confederate Prison on May 22, 1864, after a horrible incarceration. The horrible stories that came out of Andersonville were incredible, of mistreatment, starvation, only clothing they came with and terrible overcrowding. According to Company Muster Rolls, Joseph was an orderly at Brigade Headquarters at Fairfax Court House from January to April 1863. His description was 5', 10" tall, dark complexion, gray eyes, and brown hair. His occupation was listed as a farmer.
Code No: 11309
Grave No: 1309
Last Name: Bayson
First Name: Joseph
Rank: Private
Company: D
Regiment: 2
State: PA
Branch Of Service : Cavalry
Date of Death: 5/23/1864
Cause of Death: Dysentery
Remarks* J. BRYSON [3]; HEADSTONE IS MARKED JOSEPH BAYSON.
Reference: p 50 [3]; p 336 [8], PA ADG RPT, 2nd CAV: 336
Place Captured:
Date Captured:
Alternate Names: Bryson Brison
Status: Died at Andersonville
Joseph answered the call to duty on Sept 27, 1861. He joined the 59th Regiment of Pa Volunteers, II Calvary Company D and was mustered in on Dec 9, 1861, in Philadelphia. After serving thru many battles including Gettysburg, he was taken prisoner at Parkers Store, Virginia on Nov 27, 1863, a week after the Gettysburg address was given. He was believed to be on patrol by himself, part of the unit that was guarding Gen Meade's Headquarters Unit when he was captured. He died at Andersonville Confederate Prison on May 22, 1864, after a horrible incarceration. The horrible stories that came out of Andersonville were incredible, of mistreatment, starvation, only clothing they came with and terrible overcrowding. According to Company Muster Rolls, Joseph was an orderly at Brigade Headquarters at Fairfax Court House from January to April 1863. His description was 5', 10" tall, dark complexion, gray eyes, and brown hair. His occupation was listed as a farmer.
Grave No: 1309
Last Name: Bayson
First Name: Joseph
Rank: Private
Company: D
Regiment: 2
State: PA
Branch Of Service : Cavalry
Date of Death: 5/23/1864
Cause of Death: Dysentery
Remarks* J. BRYSON [3]; HEADSTONE IS MARKED JOSEPH BAYSON.
Reference: p 50 [3]; p 336 [8], PA ADG RPT, 2nd CAV: 336
Place Captured:
Date Captured:
Alternate Names: Bryson Brison
Status: Died at Andersonville
Joseph answered the call to duty on Sept 27, 1861. He joined the 59th Regiment of Pa Volunteers, II Calvary Company D and was mustered in on Dec 9, 1861, in Philadelphia. After serving thru many battles including Gettysburg, he was taken prisoner at Parkers Store, Virginia on Nov 27, 1863, a week after the Gettysburg address was given. He was believed to be on patrol by himself, part of the unit that was guarding Gen Meade's Headquarters Unit when he was captured. He died at Andersonville Confederate Prison on May 22, 1864, after a horrible incarceration. The horrible stories that came out of Andersonville were incredible, of mistreatment, starvation, only clothing they came with and terrible overcrowding. According to Company Muster Rolls, Joseph was an orderly at Brigade Headquarters at Fairfax Court House from January to April 1863. His description was 5', 10" tall, dark complexion, gray eyes, and brown hair. His occupation was listed as a farmer.
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