Freemasons of New York State in the Civil War

.Riddell, James, x, Maine, 399

RIDER, ALBERT.— Age, 17 years. Enrolled, July 28, 1862, at Kingston, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. B, August 22, 1862; wounded (in foot) in action, July 2, 1863, at Gettysburg, Pa.; promoted corporal, prior to December 31, 1863; mustered in as second lieutenant, to date November 5, 1863; wounded in action, June 17, 1864, near Petersburgh, Va.; discharged for disability caused from wounds, October 8, 1864. Commissioned second lieutenant, August 26, 1863, with rank from July 22, 1863, vice J. N. Cockburn deceased; first lieutenant, not mustered, February 9, 1864, with rank from October 9, 1863, vice O. B. Gray discharged.

WOR. WILLIAM H. RILEY,

Bro. Riley was made a Mason under peculiar circumstances. While stationed at Frederick City, Md., in 1864, he, with two other soldiers of the Federal Army, applied for admission to Columbia Lodge No. 52, and were accepted, being the first candidates received during the war. The rebel and federal sentiment in the Lodge was so equally divided as to exclude applicants from either side. Bro. Riley affiliated with Joppa Lodge, Nov. 14, 1866. He served as Librarian in 1877; as Junior Warden in 1879; Senior Warden in 1880; Worshipful Master in 1882-3; Treasurer in 1885-6; Secretary in 1887-8. He has taken the 33d degree in the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. He is Past Dictator of Protective Lodge No. 2832, Knights of Honor; Past Regent of Oxford Council No. 650, Royal Arcanum; Past Commander of Lincoln Council No. 367, American Legion of Honor; Past Chief Councilor Bedford Council No 188, Order United Friends, arid Deputy Grand Councilor of the latter Order.

Bro. Riley was born in New York city, May 21, 1839; he attended School at St. George's Chapel, presided over by Mrs. Tompkins. He removed to Brooklyn in 1846, and attended public school No. 1, known as "Daddy White's," until he was thirteen years of age, when he was sent to Amenia Seminary, Dutchess Co., NY. In 1856 he became connected with his father in the furniture business, remaining until the breaking out of the war. On August 25th, 1862, just after the second battle of "Bull Run," he enlisted in H Company of the famous 14th Regiment of Brooklyn, known as the "red legged devils."

He participated in the battles of South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Fitz Hugh Crossing, Chancellorsville, and Monocacy. In 1864, he was detailed as Chief Clerk U. S. A. General Hospital at Frederick City, Md. The same year he married Miss Melissa Steiner of that city. He was mustered out of service Aug. 25, 1865, having served three years; returned to Brooklyn and resumed his connection with his father in the furniture business. He was taken into partnership and continued until 1871, when he sold out his interest to his father; he then secured an appointment as a superintendent in the Board of City Works. He resigned at the end of a year to accept a more lucrative position in Jersey City, NJ, still retaining his residence In Brooklyn. In 1875, he was appointed Deputy Clerk of the City Court, Brooklyn, and has since continued to hold the same position. He still keeps up his old army associates. He is Past Senior Vice-Commander and Adjutant of Rankin Post No. 10, G.A.R., and A.D.C. on Dept. Comdr.'s Staff; Secretary of First Army Corps, Society of the Army of the Potomac. He is also a member of the 14th Regiment War Veterans, and a member of the Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association of the city of Brooklyn, and President of the South Brooklyn Masonic Assurance Association.

Rising, A. L. (Capt.), 10th Artillery, Watertown, 49

Cooper, b. 1844/46, Germany; d. 1 Jan 1913, bur. In Liverpool Village Cemetery, NY; Raised 21 May 1894;

.Roantree, Robt., (Sergt. Co. B, 157th Regt. NY Vols), Canastota, 231

Robacher, A. С., x, Thermopylae at Marathon, 438

Robbins, Louis L., x, Rockland, 723

ROBBINS, Moses B . 10 JUL1841 – 13 Nov 1904; sh/s Nettie V YEOMANS ROBBINS; #Capt. Co E 190 Regt NY Vol

ROBBINS, Nettie V YEOMANS 21May1845 – 17 Apr 1906; sh/s Moses B ROBBINS

RIVERSIDE (BRIDGE STREET) CEMETERY READING, ENDWELL (UNION), BROOME COUNTY, NY

Published the “Union News” for about nine years at Union, Broome, NY.
Robbins, Solomon, x, Glen Dale, 497

Roberts, Eugene F., x, Constitution, 241

Roberts, John, (Capt,) 3d N. J, St. George's, 6

Roberts, S. В., 118th Vols, Au Sable River, 149

Roberts, W. W., x, Boonville, 165

Robertson, Robert, (Capt.), Fort Edward, 267

Robertson, William, (Musician) 79th Highlanders, Scotia, 634
Robie, Jacob C., (Col.) 89th NY Vols, Binghamton, 177

89th Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry

Lieutenant Colonel Jacob C. Robie, who has been virtually in command of the regiment, owing to the absence of the Colonel, is a native of New Hampshire, and about fifty years of age. He has held the position of Colonel of three different regiments in New York, and has been connected with the military some twenty years. He resides in Binghamton, where he has been connected with the administration of the city government, and has two sons, officers in the United States Navy—one Chief Engineer on the Mohican, and the other on board the Saginaw, in Chinese waters. He was recently engaged in business in Binghamton, and, though the regiment was raised by his almost individual efforts, he magnanimously resigned its command to Colonel Fairchild.

WORTHY OF RECORD. — A letter from an officer who was with Burnside's expedition at the battle of Camden, says:

"I met Col. Robie of Binghamton during the battle, with his cap stuck on the buck part of his head, looking the happiest man I ever saw. I remember meeting him as he was leading the centre of the regiment over a heavy ditch, with sword drawn, and hearing him speak to and encourage the boys on. Just then a tremendous volley was poured into the rebel nest. 'That's it! A good one !' he cried. They returned a perfect shower of grape and canister, tearing through and over us. Col. Robie's countenance was beaming, and turning to the men, he called out: 'Come on, my children, I'll die with you! Press on, my boys! Now is the time to show yourselves!' And as a rifled shell goes singing by his head, he cries in his joy: 'Ye gods! Isn't this a handsome Fight !' "

Inventor: Patent No. 1,862, Jacob C. Robie, Binghamton, Broome Co., Rotary Steam Engine, 26 Nov 1840.

Bro. Robie also held the following other Patents:

15 Aug 1854 No. 11,532 Railroad Turn Table

02 Jan 1866 No. 51, 865 Apparatus for Filling Molds for Hard Rubber

02 Jul 1872 No. 128,661 Improvement in Sash Holders

11 Jul 1876 No. 179,667 Improvement in Processing for Molding Celluloid Dental Plates

.Robinson, Alonzo, 137th Vols, Candor, 411

Robinson, Charles E., x, Oriona, 229

Robinson, С. С., x, Evans, 261

Robinson, E. Jay, 102d Vols, Zeredatha, 483
Robinson, Gilbert P., (Col.), Templar, 203

3rd Maryland Infantry?