Index card with biographical information about Benjamin McComsey
Description
Index card with biographical information that accompanied the letters, a tintype of Benjamin McComsey, and a needlepoint bookmark.
"This is the chief treasure of the McComsey family. Young son Benjamin volunteered to serve in the Civil War, and these letters tell the story of the remainder of his life.
Benjamin was the son of William McComsey, who was City Treasurer of Lanc. in the late 1800s. A descendant of Mathias McComsey, who was born in Manor Township in 1787. Benjamin's mother was Mary Dorwart, daughter of Henry, a tailor in Lancaster.
Benjamin died Nov. 7, 1862 in Berlin, Md. in the 18th year of his life. He is buried in the McComsey plot at Lancaster Cemetery."
Admin/Biographical History
Benjamin was the son of William and Mary Ann (Dorwart) McComsey. In 1860 he was a farmer living with his family in Providence Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Ben's service during the Civil War was brief. He enlisted in Lancaster on 7 August 1862 and was mustered into the U.S. Army on August 11 as a private with Company D, 122nd Pennsylvania Infantry. He died from typhoid fever in a military hospital at Berlin, Worcester County, Maryland on 7 November 1862.
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It01)
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It02)
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It03)
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It04)
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It06)
Letter from Henry Benner (MG0018_SerA_F077_It07)
Letter from Henry Benner (MG0018_SerA_F077_It08)
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It09)
Tintype of Benjamin McComsey (2009.014)
McComsey Family Album (A-15-01-01 to A-15-01-40)
Carte de visite of Chester Hubley (1-02-01-79)
Notes
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
The World War I Collection contains the contents of a scrapbook assembled by an unknown WWI veteran. Included are military draft cards, photographs of Ambulance Co. No. 111, 28th Division, photographs and programs for dedication of memorial monument to Ambulance Co. No. 111, postcards of France, newspaper clippings, and posters.
MG-28 The Society of the 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces
MG-0028 The Society of the 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces
Additional Notes
The World War I Collection contains the contents of a scrapbook assembled by an unknown WWI veteran. Included are military draft cards, photographs of Ambulance Co. No. 111, 28th Division, photographs and programs for dedication of memorial monument to Ambulance Co. No. 111, postcards of France, newspaper clippings, and posters.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions are noted at the item level.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-45
Classification
MG0045
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Cataloged before 1997. Items have been added to the collection since 1997 and the finding aid has been revised accordingly. Added to database on 19 July 2017.
Mayor Thomas J. Monaghan, second from left, accepting a check for $2905.50 on behalf of the Community Chest of Lancaster County from Captain Hamilton Howe, U. S. Navy, Commander of the U. S. Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, MD. Captain Richard B. Derickson, Commanding Officer, Service School Command and Chairman of the Red Feather Drive at Bainbridge, and Mr. John Reardon, U. S. O. Area Director watch the presentation. The check represents part of the money collected in the Combined Charities Drive at the Center. Captain Howe, in presenting the check, said that it was only a small repayment from the Bainbridge men and women for the fine hospitality and friendship of the people of Lancaster.
General L. L. Lemnitzer, Commaner-in-Chief, United Nations and Far East Commands, presented the United Nations Command Plaque to Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Strickler, Assisstant COFS, (J-5) Civil Affairs, UNC/FEC, for his standing services to the UNC/FEC since his arrival in January 1956, during a brief ceremony held in the office of General Lemnitzer, Pershing Heights, Tokyo, Japan.
Provenance
From MG-29 The Gen. Daniel B. Strickler Collection
Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Strickler, Assistant Chief-of-Staff, (J-5) Civil Affairs, United Nationas and Far East Commans, was honored today at acolorful tri-service honor guard ceremony held at UNC/FEC Headquarters, Pershing Heights, Tokyo, Japan. During the ceremony, General L. L. Lemnitzer, Commander-in-Chief, United Nations and Far East Commands, awarded Maj, Gen. Strickler the frist Oak Leaf Cluster to his Legion of Merit in recognition of his outstanding services to UNC/FEC since his arrival in January 1956. The ceremony marked Maj. Gen. Strickler's release from active military service, having reached the statutory age for termination of active duty. He will continue in a civilian capaity as a consultant commander in Japan. Trooping the line are (L to R), General Lemnitzer, 1st Lt. Robert L. Quinnett, O, UNC/FEC Honor Guard Company; and Maj. Gen. Strickler.
Provenance
From MG-29 The Gen. Daniel B. Strickler Collection
Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Strickler, Assistant Chief-of-Staff, (J-5) Civil Affairs, United Nationas and Far East Commans, was honored today at acolorful tri-service honor guard ceremony held at UNC/FEC Headquarters, Pershing Heights, Tokyo, Japan. During the ceremony, General L. L. Lemnitzer, Commander-in-Chief, United Nations and Far East Commands, awarded Maj, Gen. Strickler the frist Oak Leaf Cluster to his Legion of Merit in recognition of his outstanding services to UNC/FEC since his arrival in January 1956. The ceremony marked Maj. Gen. Strickler's release from active military service, having reached the statutory age for termination of active duty. He will continue in a civilian capaity as a consultant commander in Japan. During the National Anthem are (L to R) (Front row), General Lemnitzer and General Strickler. (Right to left, back row), Col. Leonard A. Weissinger, Dep ACOFS, J-1, UNC/FEC, Col. Lloyd J. Martin, Comptroller, UNC/FEC; Col. Edson Schull, Supply and Maint. Branch, J-4, UNC/FEC; Maj. Gen. Paul W. Caraway, ACOFS, J-3, UNC/FEC; RADM Miles H. Hubbard, Dep COFS, Operations an Admin, UNC/FEC; Lt. Gen. Earl W. Barns, Chief-of-Staff, UNC/FEC.
Provenance
From MG-29 The Gen. Daniel B. Strickler Collection
Prior to a tri-service honor guard ceremony in honor of Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Strickler, Assistant Chief-of-Staff, (J-5) Civil Affairs, United Nations and Far East Command, in recognition of his outstanding services to the UNC/FEC Headquarters, Pershing Heights, Tokyo, Japan, (L to R), Maj. Gen. Strickler, L. L. Lemnitzer, Commander-in-Chief, United Nations and Far East Commands; (Rear), Lt. Gen. Earl W. Barnes, Chief-of-Staff, UNC/FEC; and RADM Miles H,. Hubbard, Ass't COFS, (J-4), UNC/FEC. US Army Photo.
Provenance
From MG-29 The General Daniel B. Strickler Collection
Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Strickler, Assistant Chief-of-Staff, (J-5) Civil Affairs, United Nationas and Far East Commans, was honored today at acolorful tri-service honor guard ceremony held at UNC/FEC Headquarters, Pershing Heights, Tokyo, Japan. During the ceremony, General L. L. Lemnitzer, Commander-in-Chief, United Nations and Far East Commands, awarded Maj, Gen. Strickler the frist Oak Leaf Cluster to his Legion of Merit in recognition of his outstanding services to UNC/FEC since his arrival in January 1956. The ceremony marked Maj. Gen. Strickler's release from active military service, having reached the statutory age for termination of active duty. He will continue in a civilian capaity as a consultant commander in Japan. General Lemnitzer, left, and Maj. Gen. Strickler, greet member of the Reviewing party after the ceremony, (right to left), Col. Leonard A. Weissinger, DEP ACOFS, J-1, UNC/FEC; Col. Lloyd J. Martin, Comptroller, UNC/FEC; Col. Edson Schull, Supply and Maint. Branch, J-4, UNC/FEC; Maj. Gen. Paul W. Caraway, Ass't COFS, J-3, UNC/FEC; RADM Miles H. Hubbard, DEP COFS, Operations and Admin., UNC/FEC.
Provenance
From MG-29 The Gen. Daniel B. Strickler Collection
