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Roger Washburn came from Connecticut to Rodman about 1820, and settled in the southern part of the town, where he resided until his death. He married Betsey Ross, and they had nine children, of whom Alanson served as sergeant in Co. E, 18th N.Y. Cav.
Levi, son of Roger, was born April 20, 18-10. In October, 1861, he enlisted in Co. F, 94th N.Y. Vols., and was with that gallant regiment until March, 1864, when he was discharged. In 1863 he was commissioned second lieutenant. He participated in the battle of Cedar Mountain, second Bull Run, Antietam, South Mount in, Fredericksburg, and other minor engagements.
In 1881 he married Ella L, daugher of Hiram Herring, and now resides in Rodman village, where he holds the office of postmaster and carries on a tannery.
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Roger Washburn came from Connecticut to Rodman about 1820, and settled in the southern part of the town, where he resided until his death. He married Betsey Ross, and they had nine children, of whom Alanson served as sergeant in Co. E, 18th N.Y. Cav.
Levi, son of Roger, was born April 20, 18-10. In October, 1861, he enlisted in Co. F, 94th N.Y. Vols., and was with that gallant regiment until March, 1864, when he was discharged. In 1863 he was commissioned second lieutenant. He participated in the battle of Cedar Mountain, second Bull Run, Antietam, South Mount in, Fredericksburg, and other minor engagements.
In 1881 he married Ella L, daugher of Hiram Herring, and now resides in Rodman village, where he holds the office of postmaster and carries on a tannery.
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