David Tuttle Jenkins
After assisting to raise the 117th New York Infantry (Fourth Oneida), Jenkins was mustered in as a first lieutenant and regimental adjutant of the 146th on Aug 26, 1862. Born May 4, 1836, the tall and slender 26-year-old had attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, and was practicing law in Vernon at the commencement of the war. A competent soldier and skilled engineer, Jenkins was promoted Major on Sept 17, 1862, then to lieutenant colonel on July 23, 1863. On May 5, 1864, he was in command of the division pickets, but learning that an attack was to be made, he asked to be returned to his regiment to lead it into battle. At the head of the regiment he led his men in the charge across Saunders Field in support of the 140th New York. The last time he was seen by member of the unit, he had his back against a tree and was leaning on his sword. He had been wounded at least twice, once in the head and another shot through the body, yet he encouraged his men to "go on." Hopes that Jenkins had been captured faded as time passed. His body was never recovered. Major A. Pierson Case of the regiment remembered: "n a time of heroes, he too was a hero—he was ours, and we ought to be proud of him."
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Lorraine Hess
He was a Colonel in the 146th New York Volunteer Infantry. He was killed in action in the battle of Wilderness on May 5, 1864
This monument is a very tall one and is impossible to get a good photo of what battles that he was in.
After assisting to raise the 117th New York Infantry (Fourth Oneida), Jenkins was mustered in as a first lieutenant and regimental adjutant of the 146th on Aug 26, 1862. Born May 4, 1836, the tall and slender 26-year-old had attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, and was practicing law in Vernon at the commencement of the war. A competent soldier and skilled engineer, Jenkins was promoted Major on Sept 17, 1862, then to lieutenant colonel on July 23, 1863. On May 5, 1864, he was in command of the division pickets, but learning that an attack was to be made, he asked to be returned to his regiment to lead it into battle. At the head of the regiment he led his men in the charge across Saunders Field in support of the 140th New York. The last time he was seen by member of the unit, he had his back against a tree and was leaning on his sword. He had been wounded at least twice, once in the head and another shot through the body, yet he encouraged his men to "go on." Hopes that Jenkins had been captured faded as time passed. His body was never recovered. Major A. Pierson Case of the regiment remembered: "n a time of heroes, he too was a hero—he was ours, and we ought to be proud of him."
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Lorraine Hess
He was a Colonel in the 146th New York Volunteer Infantry. He was killed in action in the battle of Wilderness on May 5, 1864
This monument is a very tall one and is impossible to get a good photo of what battles that he was in.
David Tuttle Jenkins
After assisting to raise the 117th New York Infantry (Fourth Oneida), Jenkins was mustered in as a first lieutenant and regimental adjutant of the 146th on Aug 26, 1862. Born May 4, 1836, the tall and slender 26-year-old had attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, and was practicing law in Vernon at the commencement of the war. A competent soldier and skilled engineer, Jenkins was promoted Major on Sept 17, 1862, then to lieutenant colonel on July 23, 1863. On May 5, 1864, he was in command of the division pickets, but learning that an attack was to be made, he asked to be returned to his regiment to lead it into battle. At the head of the regiment he led his men in the charge across Saunders Field in support of the 140th New York. The last time he was seen by member of the unit, he had his back against a tree and was leaning on his sword. He had been wounded at least twice, once in the head and another shot through the body, yet he encouraged his men to "go on." Hopes that Jenkins had been captured faded as time passed. His body was never recovered. Major A. Pierson Case of the regiment remembered: "n a time of heroes, he too was a hero—he was ours, and we ought to be proud of him."
Link to parents provided by
Lorraine Hess
He was a Colonel in the 146th New York Volunteer Infantry. He was killed in action in the battle of Wilderness on May 5, 1864
This monument is a very tall one and is impossible to get a good photo of what battles that he was in.
After assisting to raise the 117th New York Infantry (Fourth Oneida), Jenkins was mustered in as a first lieutenant and regimental adjutant of the 146th on Aug 26, 1862. Born May 4, 1836, the tall and slender 26-year-old had attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, and was practicing law in Vernon at the commencement of the war. A competent soldier and skilled engineer, Jenkins was promoted Major on Sept 17, 1862, then to lieutenant colonel on July 23, 1863. On May 5, 1864, he was in command of the division pickets, but learning that an attack was to be made, he asked to be returned to his regiment to lead it into battle. At the head of the regiment he led his men in the charge across Saunders Field in support of the 140th New York. The last time he was seen by member of the unit, he had his back against a tree and was leaning on his sword. He had been wounded at least twice, once in the head and another shot through the body, yet he encouraged his men to "go on." Hopes that Jenkins had been captured faded as time passed. His body was never recovered. Major A. Pierson Case of the regiment remembered: "n a time of heroes, he too was a hero—he was ours, and we ought to be proud of him."
Link to parents provided by
Lorraine Hess
He was a Colonel in the 146th New York Volunteer Infantry. He was killed in action in the battle of Wilderness on May 5, 1864
This monument is a very tall one and is impossible to get a good photo of what battles that he was in.
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Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Williamsport, Rappahannock, Bristoe, Mine Run, Wilderness -- Slain at the battle of Wilderness
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