119 years after his death, my 3rd great grandfather, Benjamin F. Amos will finally be getting a headstone! After a lot of internet searches, reaching out to experts on the Union's 7th West Virginia Regiment and contacting furloughed staff at the cemetery where he'd lain unmarked for so long, a lovely lady named Glenna and I were able to make it happen. An application to DC for a Veteran's headstone was sent in on his 177 birthday!
Benjamin Franklin Amos was born in 1843, he enrolled to serve the Union on Sept 17, 1861 at the "Red House" with his older brother William. William died of disease a year later, but had served as one of the unit's brave color-bearers. Ben's unit help pursue Stonewall Jackson, engaged Turner Ashby's Cavalry resulting in his death (Battle of Harrisonburg). They also occupied the center at the Battle of Cross Keys and was complimented by General Fremont for its gallantry. They fought at the Second Battle at Bull Run. It didn't stop there, but you get the picture...he valiantly served our Nation for which I am not only proud, but forever grateful.
Lee surrendered to Grant on April 9, 1865 at the Appomattox Court House. Ben mustered out with his company on August 1, 1865. He died at age 58, in 1901. A special thank you to Spring Hill Cemetery Staff, Glenna Holley, for all of her assistance and her wonderful friendly ambition to help me get this done.
--Crystal Geller
Benjamin Franklin Amos was born in 1843, he enrolled to serve the Union on Sept 17, 1861 at the "Red House" with his older brother William. William died of disease a year later, but had served as one of the unit's brave color-bearers. Ben's unit help pursue Stonewall Jackson, engaged Turner Ashby's Cavalry resulting in his death (Battle of Harrisonburg). They also occupied the center at the Battle of Cross Keys and was complimented by General Fremont for its gallantry. They fought at the Second Battle at Bull Run. It didn't stop there, but you get the picture...he valiantly served our Nation for which I am not only proud, but forever grateful.
Lee surrendered to Grant on April 9, 1865 at the Appomattox Court House. Ben mustered out with his company on August 1, 1865. He died at age 58, in 1901. A special thank you to Spring Hill Cemetery Staff, Glenna Holley, for all of her assistance and her wonderful friendly ambition to help me get this done.
--Crystal Geller