Adrian Oliver Springer was born to Aaron Putnam Springer (1809-1862) and Anna Maria Schermerhorn (1811-1878). Oliver his middle name came from his Grandfather Oliver Springer (1778-1831) as well as his Great Grandmother Henrietta Oliver Springer.
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
Under the alias of Edward, Adrian enlisted in the Civil War nine days after his father Aaron Putnam Springer died from disease as a result of his service in the War. On Aug 7, 1862 at the age of 22 yrs, Adrian enlisted in Co B of the 7th Heavy Artillery Regiment of New York in Albany. This regiment was also known as the 113th NY State Volunteers Infantry as well as the Albany Regiment. By Aug 18, 1862, he was promoted to Full Corporal and by Aug 15, 1863 to Full Sergeant. On June 3, 1864, he was wounded at the Battle of Cold Harbor. On August 7, 1865, he received a disability discharge from Ira Harris General Hospital in Albany.
His brother Charles M. Springer (1844-1899) also served in this unit.
The 7th Heavy Artillery Regiment saw some of the bloodiest action in the Civil War losing an incredible number of men. See the book "Carnival of Blood; The Civil War Ordeal of the Seventh New York Heavy Artillery" by Robert Keating.
After the war, Adrian moved to Utica where he served as First Lieutenant of Co A of the 26th Infantry Regt of NY.
In 1869, he married Jennette N. Squires who was known as Nettie. They had two children; Austin J. Springer and Anna Springer Colebrook.
Adrian held various jobs throughout his life and lived for most of his adulthood in the city of Albany.
For Albany's bicentennial, Adrian authored a small book on the city's history.
He died of a cerebral hemmorhage and his last residence was recorded as 344 Orange street.
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
Under the alias of Edward, Adrian enlisted in the Civil War nine days after his father Aaron Putnam Springer died from disease as a result of his service in the War. On Aug 7, 1862 at the age of 22 yrs, Adrian enlisted in Co B of the 7th Heavy Artillery Regiment of New York in Albany. This regiment was also known as the 113th NY State Volunteers Infantry as well as the Albany Regiment. By Aug 18, 1862, he was promoted to Full Corporal and by Aug 15, 1863 to Full Sergeant. On June 3, 1864, he was wounded at the Battle of Cold Harbor. On August 7, 1865, he received a disability discharge from Ira Harris General Hospital in Albany.
His brother Charles M. Springer (1844-1899) also served in this unit.
The 7th Heavy Artillery Regiment saw some of the bloodiest action in the Civil War losing an incredible number of men. See the book "Carnival of Blood; The Civil War Ordeal of the Seventh New York Heavy Artillery" by Robert Keating.
After the war, Adrian moved to Utica where he served as First Lieutenant of Co A of the 26th Infantry Regt of NY.
In 1869, he married Jennette N. Squires who was known as Nettie. They had two children; Austin J. Springer and Anna Springer Colebrook.
Adrian held various jobs throughout his life and lived for most of his adulthood in the city of Albany.
For Albany's bicentennial, Adrian authored a small book on the city's history.
He died of a cerebral hemmorhage and his last residence was recorded as 344 Orange street.
Adrian Oliver Springer was born to Aaron Putnam Springer (1809-1862) and Anna Maria Schermerhorn (1811-1878). Oliver his middle name came from his Grandfather Oliver Springer (1778-1831) as well as his Great Grandmother Henrietta Oliver Springer.
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
Under the alias of Edward, Adrian enlisted in the Civil War nine days after his father Aaron Putnam Springer died from disease as a result of his service in the War. On Aug 7, 1862 at the age of 22 yrs, Adrian enlisted in Co B of the 7th Heavy Artillery Regiment of New York in Albany. This regiment was also known as the 113th NY State Volunteers Infantry as well as the Albany Regiment. By Aug 18, 1862, he was promoted to Full Corporal and by Aug 15, 1863 to Full Sergeant. On June 3, 1864, he was wounded at the Battle of Cold Harbor. On August 7, 1865, he received a disability discharge from Ira Harris General Hospital in Albany.
His brother Charles M. Springer (1844-1899) also served in this unit.
The 7th Heavy Artillery Regiment saw some of the bloodiest action in the Civil War losing an incredible number of men. See the book "Carnival of Blood; The Civil War Ordeal of the Seventh New York Heavy Artillery" by Robert Keating.
After the war, Adrian moved to Utica where he served as First Lieutenant of Co A of the 26th Infantry Regt of NY.
In 1869, he married Jennette N. Squires who was known as Nettie. They had two children; Austin J. Springer and Anna Springer Colebrook.
Adrian held various jobs throughout his life and lived for most of his adulthood in the city of Albany.
For Albany's bicentennial, Adrian authored a small book on the city's history.
He died of a cerebral hemmorhage and his last residence was recorded as 344 Orange street.
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
Under the alias of Edward, Adrian enlisted in the Civil War nine days after his father Aaron Putnam Springer died from disease as a result of his service in the War. On Aug 7, 1862 at the age of 22 yrs, Adrian enlisted in Co B of the 7th Heavy Artillery Regiment of New York in Albany. This regiment was also known as the 113th NY State Volunteers Infantry as well as the Albany Regiment. By Aug 18, 1862, he was promoted to Full Corporal and by Aug 15, 1863 to Full Sergeant. On June 3, 1864, he was wounded at the Battle of Cold Harbor. On August 7, 1865, he received a disability discharge from Ira Harris General Hospital in Albany.
His brother Charles M. Springer (1844-1899) also served in this unit.
The 7th Heavy Artillery Regiment saw some of the bloodiest action in the Civil War losing an incredible number of men. See the book "Carnival of Blood; The Civil War Ordeal of the Seventh New York Heavy Artillery" by Robert Keating.
After the war, Adrian moved to Utica where he served as First Lieutenant of Co A of the 26th Infantry Regt of NY.
In 1869, he married Jennette N. Squires who was known as Nettie. They had two children; Austin J. Springer and Anna Springer Colebrook.
Adrian held various jobs throughout his life and lived for most of his adulthood in the city of Albany.
For Albany's bicentennial, Adrian authored a small book on the city's history.
He died of a cerebral hemmorhage and his last residence was recorded as 344 Orange street.
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