14th New York Infantry in the American Civil War

Overview

The 14th New York Infantry (Two Years’ Service) was an infantry regiment from New York, organized during the early months of the Civil War. Known as the 1st Oneida County Regiment, it was mustered into United States service at Albany on May 17, 1861, for a two-year term. The regiment drew its companies primarily from Utica, with additional companies from Rome, Boonville, Syracuse, Lowville, and Hudson. The 14th New York served in the Eastern Theater as part of the Union Army, participating in several major campaigns and battles before mustering out in May 1863.

Organization & Service

The 14th New York Infantry (Two Years’ Service) was organized at Utica, New York, and mustered in at Albany on May 17, 1861. The regiment left New York for Washington, D.C., on June 18, 1861, and was initially stationed on Meridian Hill. On July 22, 1861, it was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, Army of Northeastern Virginia, encamped on Arlington Heights. The regiment spent the winter of 1861–1862 at Miner’s Hill.

On March 13, 1862, the 14th was transferred to the 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 3rd Corps, Army of the Potomac, and served in this capacity during the Peninsular Campaign. In May 1862, it became part of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Provisional Corps. The regiment was heavily engaged during the Seven Days’ Battles, especially at Malvern Hill, where it suffered significant casualties. After the campaign, the regiment encamped at Harrison’s Landing. During the Maryland Campaign, the 14th was held in reserve at the Battle of Antietam. The regiment later participated in the Battle of Fredericksburg, sustaining further losses. Following winter quarters near Falmouth, Virginia, the regiment’s two-year term expired, and it was mustered out at Utica on May 24, 1863. The three-year men were transferred to the 44th and later to the 140th New York Infantry.

Engagements & Campaigns

• Peninsular Campaign (1862)
• Seven Days’ Battles (including Malvern Hill)
• Maryland Campaign (Antietam—held in reserve)
• Battle of Fredericksburg (December 1862)

Casualties

• Killed or mortally wounded: 85
• Died of disease and other causes: 44
• Total deaths: 129

Field Officers & Commanders

• Colonel James McQuade
• Lieutenant Colonel Charles A. Johnson
• Lieutenant Colonel Charles H. Skillon
• Lieutenant Colonel Thomas M. Davies
• Major Charles H. Skillon
• Major Charles B. Young
• Major Thomas M. Davies
• Major Lewis Michaels

Regimental Roster

The complete roster of the 14th New York Infantry (Two Years’ Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available for genealogical and historical research. The roster provides details on enlistment, service, and, where available, fates of individual soldiers.

To view the full roster, visit the 14th New York Infantry (Two Years’ Service) Roster page.

Sources & References

• Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volumes 2, 5, 9, 11, 19
• New York State Adjutant General’s Report
• Dyer, Frederick H., “A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion”
• Fox, William F., “Regimental Losses in the American Civil War”
• “The Union Army,” Federal Publishing Company, 1908, Volume 2