Aaron Green (1844 - 1906)

Born 1 May 1844 in Albany, Albany, New York, United States

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Died 23 Mar 1906 at age 61 in Galway, Saratoga, New York, United States

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Biography

Pvt. Aaron Green served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: 7 Aug 1862
Mustered out: 20 Sep 1865
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 134th Regiment, New York Infantry - Company A

Private Aaron Green was Wounded in Action at the Battle of Gettysburg during US Civil War.

Aaron Green was born in 1839 in Albany, New York. He had one child, Cicero Green and at least one brother.

Aaron Green, born in 1839 in Albany, New York, lived a life intimately entwined with pivotal moments in American history and personal endeavors that painted a poignant portrait of 19th-century life.

The early death of his parents, John and Elizabeth (Campbell) Green, brought about significant challenges, leading him and his cousin, Israel Green, to reside with the Theodore Farrell family in Schenectady, New York, as per the 1850 and 1855 censuses. It is speculated that Theodore’s wife, Susan Campbell Farrell, was Aaron’s aunt, providing a familial sanctuary after his parents’ demise. The complex web of the Campbell family, traced through wills and death certificates, hints at a close-knit unit that navigated through hardships together.

Aaron developed his trade skills in leatherworking, becoming a shoemaker – a profession he likely acquired from Israel, a harness-maker, and influenced by the prevalent trade in his locality. The 1860s brought about significant shifts in Aaron’s personal and professional life, particularly illustrated through his ties with the Tolles family, especially becoming close with Cicero Tolles due to their proximate ages.

The call of duty beckoned Aaron and his friends in 1862 when he, Cicero Tolles, and John Tolles enlisted in the Army in Schoharie, New York, serving the Union in the Civil War. They joined the 134th New York Volunteer Infantry, Company A. Aaron, notably serving also as the company’s Wagon-Master, and his comrades experienced the stark realities of war, encountering their first battle at Chancellorsville, Virginia, in May 1863.

Tragedy struck at the Battle of Gettysburg, where Cicero and John Tolles lost their lives on consecutive days in July 1863. Aaron too did not emerge unscathed; he was wounded in action, facing not just physical affliction but also the profound loss of his close friends and brothers-in-arms. His recovery and subsequent service with the V.R.C., the 43rd Company, 2nd Battalion in Dennison, Ohio, marked a period of perseverance and adaptation to the ravages of war, remaining in service until his mustering out on September 20th, 1865.

Post-war, Aaron, united with his wife Elizabeth Tolles, sought solace and stability in Duanesburg, New York, raising their son, Cicero T. Green, named in honor of their beloved Cicero Tolles. Census data from 1870 to 1892 traces Aaron’s life as he navigated through the post-war era, maintaining his shoemaking trade and later working as a seamster in Halfmoon, New York.

Aaron Green passed away on March 23rd, 1906, leaving behind not just a lineage but a story tightly woven into the fabric of American history, encapsulating experiences of loss, survival, and resilience during a tumultuous period in the nation’s past. His life, traced through censuses, military records, and familial connections, remains a testament to the personal narratives deeply interwoven with the broader strokes of historical events.

Sources

• New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900 - New York State Archives, Cultural Education Center, Albany, New York; New York Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900; Archive Collection #: 13775-83; Box #: 540; Roll #: 196
• New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Town Clerks´ Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865; Collection Number: (N-Ar)13774; Box Number: 54; Roll Number: 29
• 1850 United States Federal Census - Place: Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York; Roll: M432_594; Page: 7A; Image: 19
• New York, State Census, 1855
• 1860 United States Federal Census - Place: Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York; Page: 478; Family History Library Film: 803858
• New York, State Census, 1865
• 1870 United States Federal Census - Place: Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York; Roll: M593_1090; Page: 247A; Family History Library Film: 552589
• New York, State Census, 1875
• 1880 United States Federal Census - Place: Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York; Roll: 929; Page: 29A; Enumeration District: 096
• New York, State Census, 1892