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Note: The book "St. Lawrence Co." states that Charles was educated in public schools and learned the stonecutter's trade which he followed over 20 years. He came to Clifton, N.Y. at the age of 21. He owned a 140 acre farm where he was a farmer and a dairyman. He was a republican since the party's inception and was the supervisor of the town for 6 years, assessor 3 years and justice of the peace for 30 years. On October 1, 1861 he was commissioned major of the 60th N.Y. Volunteers. He served at the Battles of Antietam (Sharpsburg) and South Mountain on September 14-17, 1862 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He resigned on November 6, 1862. He was a member of Russell Lodge 566. - Charles Brundage's Obituary: Published in "The Daily Journal" Ogdensburg, October 27, 1897. COL. Charles R. Brundage, of Clifton, died at his home in that town, last week, and was buried Sunday. Col. Brundage was for many years a resident of Madrid, and when the late war broke out was colonel of the 33rdRegiment of State Militia. This regiment was made the nucleus of one organized in response to the call of the government for recruits. They responded to Col. Brundage's order and rendezvoused at Camp Wheeler near Ogdensburg, and the result was the 60th N. Y. Vols. which went to the front in the fall of 1861. Col. Brundage was made major of the new regiment and was subsequently promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. After the termination of his service Col. Brundage went into the wilds of Clifton and purchased land for a farm. He served the new town as Highway Commissioner, and Assessor, and represented it for many years upon the Board of Supervisors. Col. Brundage was a genial gentleman, kindly in all his relations in life, an intelligent and patriotic citizen, and a good soldier. He had many friends throughout the county who will learn of his death with deep regret. - 1850 census (Page 276) finds Charles R. Brundage living in Madrid, St. Lawrence Co. New York. The family was recorded as follows; Charles R. Brundage, 27, Male, Sculptor, $500 Real Estate, b. NY Samantha Brundage, 21, Female, b. Vermont Sidney G. Brundage, 2, Male, b. NY Miles (Milo) Lockwood, 19, Male, Sculptor, b. NY (could be Samantha's brother). - 1868 (from History of Clifton, NY, FROM OUR COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE, A MEMORIAL RECORD OF ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, NEW YORK. EDITED BY: GATES CURTIS, THE BOSTON HISTORY COMPANY, PUBLISHERS 1894) On account of a tie vote a full board of officers was not elected, and on June 30, 1868, a meeting was held for the appointment of the remaining officers. The following justices were present at the meeting: Benjamin Smith and Wm. E. Boyd, of Russell; and Eneas Ingerson, of Clifton. They appointed the following officers: Charles C. Snell, supervisor; Hugh M. Gordon, town clerk; Charles C. Snell, Wm. D. Murray, and Chas. R. Brundage, justices; John Lalancett and Chas. R. Brundage, commissioners of highways. - The 1870 census for Clifton, St. Lawrence Co., New York shows; Charles (C.R.) 47, as a farmer with real estate valued at $1,500 and personal property at $1,154. Charles stated he was born in Vermont. Louisa M. 38, his wife is listed as "keeping house". His "at home" children as follows; Louisa M. 9, at school William D. 6, at school Noble O. 5 Note: Our ancestor "Perley" had not been born in 1870 and doesn't appear with the other children on the census. - The 1880 census for Clifton, St. Lawrence Co., New York shows; Charles (Chas. R.) 57, as a farmer, Charles stated he was born in Vermont as were both of his parents Louisa M. 45, his wife is listed as "keeping house". She stated her father was born in Vermont and her mother in NY. The children "at home" are listed as follows; Louisa M. 19, at school William D. 16, at school Noble O. 13 George R., 3 Note: For some unknown reason "Perley", who would have been 9, was not listed on the census. - The Beer's Atlas Clifton Business Directory - Individuals From Child's Gazetteer of St. Lawrence County 1873-74, shows Chas. R. Brundage as a farmer with 90 acres living in Clarksborough, St. Lawrence Co., New York. - New York Times, Nov 5, 1861. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF THE SIXTIETH REGIMENT N. Y. V. - On Sunday this regiment, Col. W. B. HEYWARD, which has been encamped at Camp Wheeler, near Ogdensburg, for the past seven weeks, arrived in this City en route for the seat of war. It was the original intention to quarter the men on landing at the Park Barracks. Owing, however, to some difficulty among them, they were not disembarked, but remained on board the steamer, which was anchored opposite Thirtieth-street, North River, all night. Yesterday the men were landed and marched to Union square, at which place a handsome American standard was presented to them by Rev. Dr. PORTER on behalf of the young men of Messrs. STONE, STAIR & Co., of which firm Col. HEYWARD was a member. A number of the friends of the Colonel also presented him with a magnificent horse. The regiment numbers nearly a thousand men, all of whom are armed with the Enfield rifle. Accompanying the regiment is a band of twenty-two pieces and a drum corps of ten. After the presentation, the regiment marched down Broadway, and halted in front of A. T. STEWART & CO.'s store, at which place Col. HEYWARD used also to be employed. Mr. A. T. STEWART then came forward bearing a magnificent National flag, which he presented to the regiment. In making the presentation Mr. Stewart said: COL. HEYWARD, OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS: In behalf of Mrs. STEWART I have the pleasure, Colonel, to present through you to the regiment under your command this flag, the emblem of our noble and beneficent Government. The soldiers who go with you to fields of battle belong to a rich farming region, and readily I understand that the great issue on which the country, is aroused is this - whether the Government of the Union, producing in its ordinary and peaceful operation justice, tranquility, liberty, safety, happiness and prosperity. shall be established anew and firmly over the rebellious States. or whether their infamous tyranny with the confiscations and repudiation which attend it shall be established over us. On such an issue the North, the East and the West should put forth their whole strength, and make the war sharp and short. We owe it to WASHINGTON and his compeers, and also to their successors who have brought the Government forward to our time, and indeed to the whole human race, that this great structure of free Government, received from the hands of WASHINGTON, and initiated under the most sublime auspices, shall not be displaced by the spurious work of the traitors who assembled at Montgomery. Knowing well, Colonel, your devotion to the Union, your courage and your skill, this flag is presented, in the confidence that it will be borne aloft on victorious fields. and not furled until the banner of our glorious Union shall be acknowledged by every State and by the whole people. At the conclusion of the speech the band of the regiment played "Hail Columbia." Col. HEYWARD, who used to be an officer in the United States army: responded in eloquent terms, promising to stand by the flag in every encounter, and to do his duty to the utmost of his power. The regiment then proceeded to the Jersey City, Ferry. Crossing over, cars were taken for Washington. Subjoined is a list of officers: Colonel - WM. B. HEYWARD, New York City: Lieutenant Colonel - Wm, B. Goodrich, Canton, N. Y.: Major - Chas. R. Brundage, Madrid, N. Y.; Adjutant - Rollin C. Gale, Orwell, VT.; Surgeon - James s. Gale, Clifton, N. Y.; Surgeon's Mate - W. B. Chambers, Albany. N. Y.; Quartermaster - E. A. Merritt, Canton, N. Y.; Sergeant Major - Geo. W. Hill, Ogdensburg, N. Y.; Principal Musician -H. S. Wright, Madrid, N. Y.; Co. A - Captain, Wm. Montgomery, Canton, N. Y.; First Lieutenant, B. F. Clark. Co. B - Captain, D. Day, Jr.; First Lieutenant, John Snyder. Co. C - Captain, J. C. O. Redington, Ogdensburg; First Lieutenant, James Young; Second Lieutenant, J, Hobart. Co. D - Captain, Thomas Russell, New. York; First Lieutenant, J. M. King; Second Lieutenant, Geo. W. Gleason. Co. E - Chaplain, Wm. H. Hyde. New York; First Lieutenant. P. S. Sinclair; Second Lieutenant, H. C. Reynolds. Co. F - Captain, Thos. Elliott, Depeyster; First Lieutenant, Jno. Delaney; Second Lieutenant, W. F. Spencer. Co. G - Captain, Hugh Smith, Madini; First Lieutenant. O. Foot; Second Lieutenant, John Dundon. Co. H - Capt. Jno. Ransom, Champlain; First Lieutenant, L. E. While; Second Lieutenant, M. E. Fitch. Co. I - Captain, J. H. Jones, Brasher; First Lieutenant, G. Hogan; Second Lieutenant, Lyman M. Shedd. Co. K - Captain, A. Goodard, Richville, N. Y.; First Lieutenant, H. C. Eastman; Second Lieutenant, A. D. Shipman. - The following are accounts of the Battle of Antietam in two reports written by Charles Russell Brundage. This report was taken from "The making of America Journals Collection" Chapter 31 , Page 513. - No. 190. Report of Lieut. Col. Charles R Brundage, Sixtieth New York Infantry, commanding Third Brigade, of battle of Antietam. HEADQUARTERS THIRD BRIGADE, Loudoun Heights, Virginia., September 25, 1862. I have the honor to report that on the morning of September 17, 1862, the late Col. William B. Goodrich, of the Sixtieth Regiment New York State Volunteers, being in command of this brigade was ordered to take the brigade, then composed of the Sixtieth and Seventy-eighth Regiments New York Volunteers, Third Delaware, and Purnell Legion, into the field on the right of the line of battle. Before getting into position, the Purnell Legion was ordered to some other portion of the field, which reduced the line of this brigade to the three first-named regiments. On getting into position, skirmishers were thrown out of the right and left, who cleared the woods of the enemy's sharpshooters. While thus engaged, and about an hour after the commencement, the colonel commanding was mortally wounded and borne from the field. The command then devolved upon Lieutenant-Colonel Austin, of the Seventy-eighth New York, who remained in command during the remainder of the day. In about an hour and a half from this time orders were received to withdraw the brigade from the field. This was done, and the line shortly after reformed about half a mile to the rear of its former position. The brigade remained in this line 'till near dark, when they received orders from yourself to rejoin the division. This report is made from recollection only, no data being kept, as the command was not handed over to me 'till late in the evening. I deem it just, however, to make honorable mention of the coolness and bravery of the officers and men in action, especially of the true soldierly bravery of Colonel Goodrich the daring and courage of Lieutenant-Colonel Austin, the valuable services of Captain Redington, of the Sixtieth New York, and of ____ Lieutenant McGregor, of the Seventy-eighth New York, the two latter having charge of the skirmishers. Respectfully submitted. CHAS. R. BRUNDAGE, Lieutenant Colonel, Commanding. Brig. Gen. George S. Greene Commanding Second Division, Twelfth Army Corps. ----- No. 193. Report of Lieut. Col. Charles R Brundage, Sixtieth New York Infantry, commanding Third Brigade , of battle of Antietam. HEADQUARTERS SIXTIETH NEW YORK STATE VOLUNTEERS, Camp on Loudoun Heights, Virginia., September 27, 1862. I have the honor to report that on the morning of 17th of September 1862, the Sixtieth Regiment New York State Volunteers went into action with 217 enlisted men and 9 commissioned officers, and that being on the right of the brigade, Capt. J. C. O. Redington was sent out with his company (Company C) to skirmish, which he did with admirable skill and effect, clearing the woods to the right of the enemy's sharpshooters. After being in action between two and three hours, a brigade fell back on us, breaking our line and scattering our men, making a delay of an hour or more in our rejoining our brigade, then formed in line about half a mile to the rear of their position in action. The regiment remained with the brigade during the remainder of the day, and moved with it at dark to rejoin the division. I take pleasure in reporting that the officers and men behaved well under fire promptly obeying all orders. For an account of our losses I beg leave to refer you to official report of casualties. Very Respectfully submitted. CHAS. R. BRUNDAGE, Lieutenant Colonel, Sixtieth New York State Volunteers. Col. W. O. Redden, Commanding Third Brigade. - New York SIXTIETH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY (VETERAN). First St. Lawrence Regiment; Ogdensburg Regiment. (Three Years). Source: Phisterer, p. 2,539 Colonel Charles R. Brundage, 33d State Militia, received authority, July 5, 1861, to organize a regiment of infantry, of which his regiment of militia should and did form the nucleus. The regiment was organized at Ogdensburg October 25, 1861; it received its numerical designation; and, October 30, 1861, Col. Wm. B. Hayward having succeeded Colonel Brundage, it was mustered in the service of the United States for three years. At the expiration of its term of service, the men entitled thereto were discharged and the regiment retained in service. In June, 1865, the enlisted men of the 107th, 136th and 150th Infantries, not mustered out with their regiment, joined this by transfer. The companies were recruited principally: A at Canton, Hermon, Potsdam, Russell, Madrid, Colton, Parishville and Gouverneur; B at Gouverneur, Macomb and DePeyster; C at Hammond, Morristown, Oswegatchie, Edwards, Rossie, Russell and Fowler; D at Russell, Edwards, Pierrepont and Canton; E at Malone, Bangor and Brandon; F at Ogdensburg and Heuvelton; G at Madrid, Waddington, Louisville, Massena and Norfolk; H at Champlain, Mooers, Ellenburgh, Altona, Chazy, Saranac and Lisbon; I at Lawrence, Stockholm and Brasher; and K at Stockholm and Richville. The regiment left the State November 4, 1861; served between Baltimore, Md., and Washington, D.C., from November, 1861; under General Dix in the so-called Railroad Brigade, at Baltimore and Relay House, Md., from March, 1862; in 2d Brigade, Sigel's Division, Department of Shenandoah, from June, 1862; in 3d Brigade, 2d Division, 2d Corps, Army of Virginia, from June 26, 1862; in same brigade and division, 12th Corps, Army of the Potomac, from September 12, 1862; in 2d Brigade, 2d Division, 12th Corps, Army of the Potomac, from October, 1862; in 3d Brigade, 2d Division, 12th Corps, Army of the Potomac, from April, 1863; on veteran furlough in December, 1863, and January, 1864; in 3d Brigade, 2d Division, 20th Corps, from April, 1864; in 3d Brigade, Bartlett's Division, 22d Corps, from June, 1865; and, commanded by Col. Lester S. Willson, it was honorably discharged and mustered out, July 17, 1865, at Alexandria, Va.
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