Barnes, Frederick

FREDERICK BARNES was born in Seneca, New York, and was a farmer by occupation; he enlisted August 8th, 1862, aged twenty-two years, and participated in the following battles : Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg, Auburn Ford, Bristow Station, Mine Run and Morton's Ford ; he was detached with provost guard at Headquarters 2d Army Corps, April 4th, 1864; and served in such capacity until September 4th, 1864, when he was sent to the hospital at City Point, Virginia, sick, and was mustered out as supernumerary, December 25th, 1864, upon the consolidation of the Regiment; he died at his home, near Seneca, New York, in January, 1865, from disease contracted while in the service. Co. E, 126th Regiment Infantry New York, Disaster, struggle, triumph. Dedicated to the 126th Regiment of New York State Volunteers, 1870