G2G: Cpl. William B. Steenberge (1845-1922) 60th New York Infantry Co. E. Need civil war group help

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Corporal William B. Steenberge was in the U.S. Civil War with his father Stephen Rensselaer Steenberge. He very likely was only 16 when he enlisted however they listed him as 18 years of age (See Obituary). We need help with updating the profile, categorizing, Civil War sticker, and resources. Any help is appreciated. 

Thank you wikitree family!

FYI:  A great profile for the U.S. Civil War group as we see in this case the father and son in the civil war together!

Some facts: Gravesite Details: CORP CO E 60 REG N.Y. INF. 61-66

  • Wife Elizabeth M. “Libbie” Reed
  • Children:
  • Jennie Steenberge 1868-?
  • Frank S. Steenberge 1870-1947
  • Adelbert Steenberge 1877-1889
  • Jessie Steenberge 1884-1901
  • Bernice M. Steenberge 1890-1985

We have his obituary 

    WikiTree profile: William Steenberge
    in Genealogy Help by Golden Owl (1.0m points)
    edited by Andrew Simpier

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    SIXTIETH INFANTRY, 805 STEEINBERGE, WILLIAM.—Age, I8 years. Enlisted, September 10, 1861, at Ogdensburg, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. E, October 30, 1S61; re-enlisted as a veteran, December 14, 1863; promoted corporal, December 25, 1863; mustered out with company, July 17, 1865, at Alexandria, Va.; also borne as Steamberger and Seemberger.

    Rosters of the New York Infantry Regiments
    during the Civil War      NY 60th Infantry Regiment  https://dmna.ny.gov/historic/reghist/civil/rosters/Infantry/60th_Infantry_CW_Roster.pdf  

    by Golden Owl (1.0m points)
    selected by Andrew Simpier

    Than you was able to add this valuable info to his profile and civil war sticker. I’ll bet he was 16 when he enlisted but said 18 to be eligible to join lol

    Also adding to his brother and father all served in Civil War! Any help with them also would be great.

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