Silas Wheeler: Company I, 64^th Regiment, NY State Volunteers. Age - 21 years. Enlisted Septemer 12, 1861 at Allegany to serve three years; mustered in as Private, Company I, Septemer 24, 1861; captured in action, August 28, 1864 at Reams Station, VA; paroled and promoted Sergeant, no dates; mustered out, March 15, 1865 at Elmira, NY.

Reference: Adjutant General's Report, 1901

He is buried in Allegany Cemetery, Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY.