92nd New York Infantry in the American Civil War

Overview

The 92nd New York Infantry (Three Years’ Service) was an infantry regiment organized in St. Lawrence and Franklin counties, New York. Mustered into United States service at Potsdam on January 1, 1862, the regiment served in the Union Army, primarily in the Eastern Theater. Known as the 2nd St. Lawrence County Regiment, it participated in several major campaigns and engagements throughout its service.

The regiment was attached to various brigades and corps, including Palmer’s Brigade, Casey’s Division, 4th Corps, and later the 18th Corps. The 92nd New York Infantry was mustered out on January 7, 1865, at Albany, with veterans and recruits transferred to the 96th New York Infantry prior to discharge.

Organization & Service

The 92nd New York Infantry was organized at Potsdam, New York, and mustered into service for three years on January 1, 1862. After organization, the regiment departed for Washington, D.C., on March 5, 1862, where it was assigned to Palmer’s Brigade, Casey’s Division, 4th Corps. The regiment soon joined General McClellan’s Peninsula Campaign, participating in the siege of Yorktown and the battle of Williamsburg.

At the battle of Fair Oaks, the regiment suffered significant casualties, with 105 killed, wounded, or missing. The 92nd New York was engaged in the Seven Days’ Battles and was stationed at Camp Hamilton, Virginia, in August 1862. In November, it was ordered to Suffolk, Virginia, remaining with the 4th Corps, and in December moved to New Berne, North Carolina, where it took part in the Goldsboro Expedition.

The regiment remained near New Berne as part of the 1st Brigade, 4th Division, 18th Corps until July 1863, then served briefly at Fort Anderson, North Carolina, before returning to New Berne in August. There, it performed garrison and other duties until April 1864, when it was recalled to Virginia. The 92nd New York participated in the battle of Cold Harbor, suffering heavy losses, and was present during the siege operations before Petersburg in the summer of 1864.

In November 1864, the regiment was ordered to New York Harbor but soon returned to Petersburg, where it remained until the expiration of its service. The 92nd New York Infantry was mustered out at Albany on January 7, 1865. Prior to mustering out, veterans and recruits were transferred to the 96th New York Infantry.

Engagements & Campaigns

• Siege of Yorktown (April–May 1862)
• Battle of Williamsburg (May 5, 1862)
• Battle of Fair Oaks (May 31–June 1, 1862)
• Seven Days’ Battles (June 25–July 1, 1862)
• Goldsboro Expedition (December 1862)
• Operations near New Berne and Fort Anderson, North Carolina (1863)
• Battle of Cold Harbor (June 1–12, 1864)
• Siege of Petersburg (June–November 1864)

Casualties

During its service, the 92nd New York Infantry lost 70 men by death from wounds and 132 by death from other causes. Total losses are based on official reports; figures may vary in different sources.

Field Officers & Commanders

• Colonel Jonah Sanford
• Colonel Lewis C. Hunt
• Colonel Thomas S. Hall
• Lieutenant Colonel LaFayette Bingham
• Lieutenant Colonel Hiram Anderson
• Lieutenant Colonel Truman Adams Merriman
• Major Thomas S. Hall
• Major Truman A. Merriman

Regimental Roster

The full roster of the 92nd New York Infantry (Three Years’ Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available for genealogical and historical research. The roster provides details on enlistment, rank, and service records for members of the regiment.

To view the complete roster, visit the 92nd New York Infantry (Three Years’ Service) Roster page.

Sources & References

• Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volumes XI, XVIII, XXVII, XXXVI
• 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