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Lewis F. Dewey

Residence Lowville, Lewis County NY; 26 years old.

Enlisted on 9/13/1861 at Lowville, NY as a 1st Lieutenant.

On 9/19/1861 he was commissioned into "E" Co. NY 7th Cavalry 
He was Mustered Out on 3/31/1862 at Washington, DC

On 9/12/1862 he mustered into "C" Co. NY 6th Battn Heavy Artillery 
He was transferred out on 12/31/1862

On 12/31/1862 he transferred into "L" Co. NY 5th Heavy Artillery 
He was discharged for promotion on 8/29/1863

On 8/29/1863 he was commissioned into US CT 2nd Infantry 
He was Mustered Out on 1/5/1866 at Key West, FL


Promotions:
* Capt 2/25/1862 
* Capt 8/29/1863 (As of 2nd UC Inf)
* Major 5/3/1865 


Other Information:
died 11/3/1868 in Jacksonville, FL

(Died age 33 years, 7 months)

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

 - New York:  Report of the Adjutant-General 1893-1906
 - Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Commandery of MOLLUS
 - Official Army Register of the Volunteer Force 1861-1865
 - History of Lewis County, NY
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