Books that reference Stratford - Like Grass before the Scythe

Books that reference Stratford    

Like Grass before the Scythe

The Life and death of Sgt. William Remmel

191st New York Infrantry

Edited by Robert Patrick Pender 

 

 

Like Grass Before the Scythe is a collection of letters written by William Remmel to his family during his active duty in the Civil War 1862 to 1864. The letters in this book provide insight into 121^st New York Infantry Regiment, and give a view of life in Devereaux, Herkimer County and Stratford Fulton County, New York.    The letters were donated by the Remmel family to the Collections Department of the Mullins Library at the University of Arkansas .  Robert Patrick Pender compiled the letters into a book.

 In 1849 William’s father, Gotlieb (Caleb) Remmel, immigrated from Hermickle, Germany and settled in Stratford, Fulton County, New York in the hamlet of Emmonsburg.    Gotlieb obtained work at the Dutton and Hyde Tannery.  

Once settled his wife and children joined him in Stratford.    Census records show the family living in Stratford up to 1855.  On an unknown date the family home was destroyed by fire and in 1859 they purchased a farm in Herkimer County.

In his letters William Remmel writes to his family about the Civil War.  He references local Stratford Citizens and discusses life in Stratford.      

Stratford References:

Stratford men enlisted  in the Civil War:

Allan Jennings

John McDougal

Norman Goodwin

Nathan Wood 

Delos Perkins

Moses Bliss

John Hyatt

William Dutton

Oliver C Gransbury

Austin Ferrell

Hiram Cady

Elephlet Shaver

James Monk

William Bennett – Farm Molasses, commissioner, sawmill proprietor

Other Stratford Residents mentioned in the book :

William Dutton, co-owner of Dutton and Hyde a tanning company in Emmonsburg is referenced in the transfer of money and sending newspapers to William.

Dr. John Moon – Stratford Doctor cared for William after an injury and while he was on furlough staying with his family.

 

This book can be obtained through a local library or purchased through various stores and on line.