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Members of the 64th Regiment, New York State Volunteers


Major Lewis H. Fassett

Lewis H. Fassett: Major, 64th Regiment, NY State Volunteers. Enlisted at age 29 years. Enrolled September 25, 1861 at Elmira to serve three years; mustered in as 1st Lieutenant Company G on November 13, 1861; appointed Quartermaster January 1, 1863; mustered in as Captain, Co. I, January 10, 1863; Major, not mustered, August 22, 1864 with rank from May 4, 1864; mustered out September 9, 1864. In later years, he was President of the 64th Association.

References: "Adjutant General's Report, 1901"

Photo courtesy of Gowanda Area Historical Society
P.O. Box 372
Gowanda, NY 14070

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