This is an odd way to gather information, but it may be worth a try. I have a project that was started by my great-grandfather, William Henry Harrison Polhamus. He wrote his memoirs of his time serving the Union during the Civil War. His stated desire was to have these pieces published, for his comrades in arms but also for his kin. That never happened. I have discovered those memoirs and I have just finished re-writing them word for word. I am continuing to edit so the contemporary reader can understand the context and I am verifying names and events as best possible. There are a number of instances where he talks about going back to visit people who he saved and those who saved him. He never fulfilled that goal as well. My work is cut out for me.

This is the Polhamus line that I need help from

• Father – Albert Polhamus 1809-1875
• Mother – Lucy E A Delano Polhamus 1815-1885
• Siblings
  • John C. Polhamus 1858-
  • Heny M. Polhamus 1854-
  • Hannah M. Polhamus 1852-
  • Phillip T. Polhamus 1847-1930
  • Albert H. Polhamus 1837-1899
  • Cordellia A. Polhamus 1832-1900
  • Lucy Marion Polhamus
  • Helen Marr Polhamus

Nathan served in the Ohio 7th Infantry Co G

Albert served in the New York 70th Infantry Co A

Phillip served in the Michigan 23rd Infantry Co D

What I am looking for is information on the brothers; Nathan, Albert, and Phillip – The family had 4 who served in the war.

I am also looking for pictures that William had sketched with his memoirs. It would also be great to have contact information for my plan is to get this work published and circulated to his family as he wanted to do.

Thanks,

FEL 1/31/2024