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Prior to service in the 148th, enlisted in Albany, New York into the 44th New York Volunteer Infantry. This regiment was also known as "Ellsworth Avengers." It was a rather elite regiment drawing men from all over the state of New York. There were specific requirements that had to be met to even be considered. One had to be at least 5' 9" tall, single and of good moral character. On August 8, 1861 mustered into Co. B. as a Sgt. However was discharged at Canaodaigua, New York, on 1 November 1861.
(contributed by: charlott jones, 9 Aug 2013)
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"BEEMAN, ELAM C.—Age, 26 years. Enlisted, August 28, 1862, at Canandaigua, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. G, September 14, 1862; promoted sergeant, September 21, 1862; discharged, June 20, 1863, for promotion as first lieutenant in First Regiment U. S. Colored Troops." ..... New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs - Civil War Roster: 148th Volunteer Infantry.
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From The Naples Record, Naples NY 17 August 1883
Elam C. Beeman a prominent lawyer of Canandaigua, who had been in poor health for some time, died at Jackson, Mich., on Sunday. Mr. Beeman was on his way to Denver, where he hoped to find relief, and had stopped for a visit, when death claimed him.
(contributed by: Organic Farm, 21 Nov 2014)
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Prior to service in the 148th, enlisted in Albany, New York into the 44th New York Volunteer Infantry. This regiment was also known as "Ellsworth Avengers." It was a rather elite regiment drawing men from all over the state of New York. There were specific requirements that had to be met to even be considered. One had to be at least 5' 9" tall, single and of good moral character. On August 8, 1861 mustered into Co. B. as a Sgt. However was discharged at Canaodaigua, New York, on 1 November 1861.
(contributed by: charlott jones, 9 Aug 2013)
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"BEEMAN, ELAM C.—Age, 26 years. Enlisted, August 28, 1862, at Canandaigua, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. G, September 14, 1862; promoted sergeant, September 21, 1862; discharged, June 20, 1863, for promotion as first lieutenant in First Regiment U. S. Colored Troops." ..... New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs - Civil War Roster: 148th Volunteer Infantry.
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From The Naples Record, Naples NY 17 August 1883
Elam C. Beeman a prominent lawyer of Canandaigua, who had been in poor health for some time, died at Jackson, Mich., on Sunday. Mr. Beeman was on his way to Denver, where he hoped to find relief, and had stopped for a visit, when death claimed him.
(contributed by: Organic Farm, 21 Nov 2014)
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Prior to service in the 148th, enlisted in Albany, New York into the 44th New York Volunteer Infantry. This regiment was also known as "Ellsworth Avengers." It was a rather elite regiment drawing men from all over the state of New York. There were specific requirements that had to be met to even be considered. One had to be at least 5' 9" tall, single and of good moral character. On August 8, 1861 mustered into Co. B. as a Sgt. However was discharged at Canaodaigua, New York, on 1 November 1861.
(contributed by: charlott jones, 9 Aug 2013)
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"BEEMAN, ELAM C.—Age, 26 years. Enlisted, August 28, 1862, at Canandaigua, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. G, September 14, 1862; promoted sergeant, September 21, 1862; discharged, June 20, 1863, for promotion as first lieutenant in First Regiment U. S. Colored Troops." ..... New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs - Civil War Roster: 148th Volunteer Infantry.
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From The Naples Record, Naples NY 17 August 1883
Elam C. Beeman a prominent lawyer of Canandaigua, who had been in poor health for some time, died at Jackson, Mich., on Sunday. Mr. Beeman was on his way to Denver, where he hoped to find relief, and had stopped for a visit, when death claimed him.
(contributed by: Organic Farm, 21 Nov 2014)
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Prior to service in the 148th, enlisted in Albany, New York into the 44th New York Volunteer Infantry. This regiment was also known as "Ellsworth Avengers." It was a rather elite regiment drawing men from all over the state of New York. There were specific requirements that had to be met to even be considered. One had to be at least 5' 9" tall, single and of good moral character. On August 8, 1861 mustered into Co. B. as a Sgt. However was discharged at Canaodaigua, New York, on 1 November 1861.
(contributed by: charlott jones, 9 Aug 2013)
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"BEEMAN, ELAM C.—Age, 26 years. Enlisted, August 28, 1862, at Canandaigua, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. G, September 14, 1862; promoted sergeant, September 21, 1862; discharged, June 20, 1863, for promotion as first lieutenant in First Regiment U. S. Colored Troops." ..... New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs - Civil War Roster: 148th Volunteer Infantry.
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From The Naples Record, Naples NY 17 August 1883
Elam C. Beeman a prominent lawyer of Canandaigua, who had been in poor health for some time, died at Jackson, Mich., on Sunday. Mr. Beeman was on his way to Denver, where he hoped to find relief, and had stopped for a visit, when death claimed him.
(contributed by: Organic Farm, 21 Nov 2014)
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ELAM C. BEEMAN
1835 - 1883
SARAH E. BACON
HIS WIFE
1838 - 1901
GEORGE W. SON
1867 - 1868
HARRIET JAYNE DAUGHTER
1870 - 1878
JOHN R. SON
1872 - 1878
EUNICE B. COLVIN SISTER
1840 - 1904
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