Overview
The 194th New York Infantry (Union Army, Infantry) was the final regiment of infantry organized by the State of New York during the Civil War. It was mustered into United States service in the spring of 1865, with its companies primarily recruited from the counties of Chemung, Yates, Allegany, Seneca, Ontario, Onondaga, Cattaraugus, and Niagara. The regiment was organized at Elmira, New York, and served in the Union Army. Its period of service coincided with the closing weeks of the war, and it did not leave the state before being mustered out.
Organization & Service
The 194th New York Infantry was organized at Elmira, New York, in March and April 1865. Companies A, B, C, D, E, and F were mustered into service between March 29 and April 27, 1865, for terms of one and three years. Company G was mustered in at Hart’s Island on April 27, 1865. Company I was not mustered in as a company, and Company K was not organized. The regiment was composed in part of independent companies that were in the process of organization at the time. The unit did not leave New York State and saw no active field service. The companies were mustered out at their respective locations—Elmira and Hart’s Island—on May 3 and May 10, 1865.
The 194th New York Infantry was not attached to any field brigade, division, or corps, and did not participate in any campaigns or battles. Its service was limited to organization and mustering duties within New York State during the final weeks of the Civil War.
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Engagements & Campaigns
The 194th New York Infantry did not participate in any campaigns or battles. Its service was limited to mustering and organization duties within New York State.
Casualties
According to official records, seven enlisted men of the 194th New York Infantry died from disease during its brief period of service. No battle casualties are recorded for this regiment.
Field Officers & Commanders
- Colonel Joseph W. Corning
- Lieutenant Colonel Lorenzo J. Jones
- Major Lafayette Mumford
Regimental Roster
The full roster of the 194th New York Infantry, including officers and enlisted men, is available for genealogical and historical research. This roster provides details on the individuals who served in each company of the regiment.
To view the complete roster, visit the 194th New York Infantry Regimental Roster page.
Sources & References
- The Union Army, Vol. 2 (Federal Publishing Company, 1908)
- New York State Adjutant General’s Report
- Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
- Frederick H. Dyer, A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion