Third Generation

63. Joel Cory ACKLEY Enlisted in the military 27 August 1862 as a Pvt in Ovid, Seneca , New York^143,144 22 years of age at enlistment He was born on 1 Apr 1840 in Stony Creek, Warren , New York.^{19,22,28,42,44,63,138,145,146} Borderbund has birth date as 3 Feb 1840
birthdate reporte as early as 1833 and as late as 1845
listed date is estimated from age at death of 79 yrs 10 mo 8 days He was living in 1860 in Covert, Seneca , New York.^13,19 He wrote the following letter²² Sep 5th 1862


Dear Father
You know that when I was up there I calculated to go to Geneva the 4th but I got my furlough extended until the 9th. I could not think of half I wanted to when I was up there. I want you to come down just as soon as you can & get my pig & some feed that I have got & let it go on Millies board. I have got 3 bags full of feed & by the time the pig gets that eat up he will be plenty fat enough to kill & it will cost you nothing to fat him.. You can get a democrat wagon & tie the pig's legs & lay him in it & it will not be much trouble to get him there & my pork barrel I want you to use that until I come back. You will have to bring some bags along to put the feed in & I have got part of a bag of good flour you will have to bring four bags. Millie has got a little keg of soap she wants to take up there for her own use & I have got a scythe & stick here I want you to take care of for me. I haven't time to write no more at present but as soon as I get my money I shall write again if I do not come up there & in the mean time I subscribe myself.
Your Affectionate Son
J Cory Ackley

P S I would like to have you come after the pig Monday or Tuesday or just as soon as you can.

H S B Ackley J Cory Ackley

He wrote the following letter¹⁴⁷ Transcribed by Daryl Eldrett Watkins
16 Jan 2003


Note: Words enclosed by [ ] were unable to be determined as of this date.

Envelope reads:

Mr. H.B.S. Ackley
Meeklenburg
Schuyler Co.
N. York

It has a 3 cent stamp
It is postmarked Norfolk VA Aug 7 ‘63

The contents of the letter:


Fort Norfolk Mar 14th /63

My Honored Father

I now take my pen in hand to answer your letter of the 6th [inst] I was sorry to hear that you had been so unwell for a few weeks past but was glad to hear that you was or. the gain as well as your son It is through the mercies of an allwise Being that I am permitted to write you again + I feel to thank God for all his blessing that he is daily bestowing upon me both spiritual + temporal + I do feel to thank Him above all things for the way of life + salvation communicated through a glorious redeemer I know he has kept me from many dangers both seen + unseen to me Although my dear father I have not enjoyed as good health since I left York state as I was in hopes I should yet I do not feel to complain for I know that he that I love above above all others " clothe all things well" but through the mercies of God I am once more restored to a good degree of health "thanks be to his holy name although I am deprived of any speech yet in other respects I feel as well as ever I did for all I know I weigh 180 lbs + that is much as I ever weigh it will be 5 weeks tomorrow since I have spoke a loud word + if I don’t get so I can talk in 2 or 3 weeks longer I am going to get my discharge + come home there is one of the boys now that is getting so he cannot talk like myself + the Captain says he is getting so to he believes he thinks it is a kind of distemper he thinks I will get so I can talk again in a week of two + I will have to stay until he and the Dr is satisfied that I wont get any better in this climate + then they will send me home + as long as I am well other ways + I can hear from my family that they are well I can rest more contented here if I can’t get home but I am coming home just as soon as I can come honorably + I do hope + pray to God that the time may speedily come when we shall know war no more + that each and everyone of us may be permited to return to our homes + to our families + friends We have been expecting a raid here by the rebels we have learned from various sources that the rebs intend to attack Norfolk with the intentions of carrying off our [ arnissaries] goods + [provender] but I think if they do come in here they will be met with a pretty warm reception by the 148 NY [ Iny] + the 19 +99 Wisconsin men + the 173 Pennsylvania reg + they are expecting a battle at Suffolk every day there was about 7,000 soldiers went up there yesterday + today from the Potomac we will not be called upon to help because we are not brigaded yet + I don’t think we ever will be as it is getting late + I have nearly filled this sheet I will close by subscribing myself your affectionate son

HSB Ackley J Cory Ackley

Along the margin is written - my love to all + also yourself
He was dicharged from the military on 23 Dec 1863 in Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia^96,143,144 disability discharge On 30 Jun 1870 he was a farmer at Hector, Schuyler , New York.²⁸ He was living in 1870 in Hector, Schuyler , New York.²⁸ He was living between 1875 and 1880 in Tyrone, Schuyler, New York.^44,148 He received a military pension on 26 Dec 1879 in New York^96,143 In 1893 he was a gardner at Hector, Schuyler , New York.¹⁴⁵ He was living in 1893 in Hector, Schuyler , New York.¹⁴⁵ He was living in 1900 in Trumansburg, Tompkins , New York.⁶³ On 4 May 1910 he was a mail carrier at Ulysses, Tompkins , New York.¹³⁸ About 1912 he was Mail Carrier at Trumansburg, Tompkins , New York.⁸³ He died on 25 Dec 1912 in Trumansburg, Tompkins , New York.^22,42,83,149 He was buried in Grove Cemetery, Trumansburg, Tompkins , New York.⁴² He appeared in the census 1860,1870,1875, 1880, 1900 & 1910 in New York. He lived at in Enfield, Tompkins , New York.¹³ He served in the military Civil War in E Co. 148th Inf Reg. NY.^{96,143,144,145} MUSTER-IN ROLL of CAPTAIN NICHOLAS R JOHNSON'S Company (E), in the 148th Regiment of N. Y. S. Volunteers, commanded by COLONEL WILLIAM JOHNSON, called into the service of the United States by Proclamation of the President, from the date of mustered under the head of " Remarks," 1862 (date of this muster), for the term of three years, unless sooner discharged.

His Obituary appeared in the FREE PRESS in Trumansburg, Tompkins , New York¹³ JOEL COREY ACKLEY
Joel Corey Ackley died at his home in this village Dec 25th, 1912, aged 72
years.
Mr. Ackley was born in Enfield, Tompkins county, where he spent his youth,
taking up his residence near Ovid Center, Seneca county, when about 20 years
old. In 1861 he married Miss Permelia Williams, of Ovid, who survives him.
In 1862 he enlisted in the 148th N.Y. Volunteers, serving until discharged
for disability. He subsequently took up his residence in Watkins,
afterwards Valois, coming from there to this place some thirteen years ago,
buying the place on Strobridge street.
Mr. Ackley was one of the original applicants for the position of R F D mail
carrier from this post office, and after passing a successful examination was
assigned to route 31 which he held at the time of his death, in fact it was
while in performance of his duty on his route that he was stricken with
paralysis which resulted in death a few days later.
He united with the Baptist church when 17 years old, from which time until
his death he lead a straight forward, upright christian life. He was an
enthusiastic G.A.R. man, holding the office of commander of the Post in
Valois and of Treman Post of this place, being Senior Vice Commander and
delegate to the State Encampment at the time of his death.
Mr. Ackley is survived by his wife and five children, Mrs. Marth M Denson of
Montour Falls, John E. of Watkins, Charles H. of Horseheads, Vernon C. of
Mecklenburg, and Mrs. Helen T. Fowler of Ithaca, all of whom were present at
the funeral.
The funeral was held from the home Friday at one o'clock and from the Baptist
church at one thirty, Rev. Dr. McNinch officiating. The bearers were the
four brother RFD mail carriers from the Trumansburg post office. The burial
was under the auspices of Trreman Post, Lewis-Ayers Camp S.O.V. acting as an
escort. Interment in Grove Cemetery
His Obituary appeared in the FREE PRESS in Trumansburg, Tompkins , New York¹³ JOEL COREY ACKLEY
Joel Corey Ackley died at his home in this village Dec 25th, 1912, aged 72
years.
Mr. Ackley was born in Enfield, Tompkins county, where he spent his youth,
taking up his residence near Ovid Center, Seneca county, when about 20 years
old. In 1861 he married Miss Permelia Williams, of Ovid, who survives him.
In 1862 he enlisted in the 148th N.Y. Volunteers, serving until discharged
for disability. He subsequently took up his residence in Watkins,
afterwards Valois, coming from there to this place some thirteen years ago,
buying the place on Strobridge street.
Mr. Ackley was one of the original applicants for the position of R F D mail
carrier from this post office, and after passing a successful examination was
assigned to route 31 which he held at the time of his death, in fact it was
while in performance of his duty on his route that he was stricken with
paralysis which resulted in death a few days later.
He united with the Baptist church when 17 years old, from which time until
his death he lead a straight forward, upright christian life. He was an
enthusiastic G.A.R. man, holding the office of commander of the Post in
Valois and of Treman Post of this place, being Senior Vice Commander and
delegate to the State Encampment at the time of his death.
Mr. Ackley is survived by his wife and five children, Mrs. Marth M Denson of
Montour Falls, John E. of Watkins, Charles H. of Horseheads, Vernon C. of
Mecklenburg, and Mrs. Helen T. Fowler of Ithaca, all of whom were present at
the funeral.
The funeral was held from the home Friday at one o'clock and from the Baptist
church at one thirty, Rev. Dr. McNinch officiating. The bearers were the
four brother RFD mail carriers from the Trumansburg post office. The burial
was under the auspices of Trreman Post, Lewis-Ayers Camp S.O.V. acting as an
escort. Interment in Grove Cemetery
He wrote the following letter²² My Dear Father,
I wrote you some time ago but have not recd any letter from you as yet. I recd five papers yesterday and am very thankful for them. I don’t know whether you sent with them a letter for me or not. if so it has been delayed at Washington as Millie’s letters were. I get o8 letters at one time. They have been delayed & that may have been the case with yours. You must tell the P. Master to mail your letters direct to Portsmouth Va. I am in the Hospital now in Portsmouth. I have been here 4 weeks but I have been just as well since I have been here as I have been for the last 6 months. Untill (sic) a day or two back I have been troubled with the diarraher (sic) which has made me pretty hollow. I am not able to write much but I thought I would write a few lines I don’t know whether you can read it or not.
Write soon Address
J Cory Ackley, Portsmouth Va.
PS tell the Post Master to mail it direct to Portsmouth.
I remain your affectionate son, JCA
HSBA, I got a letter from Millie a week ago. JCA

Joel Cory ACKLEY and Permelia S "Millie" WILLIAMS were married on 8 Sep 1861 in Enfield, Tompkins , New York.^{13,28,44,138,146,148,150} Permelia S "Millie" WILLIAMS was born on 25 Jul 1843 in Seneca , New York.^{28,42,44,63,138,146,148} She wrote the following letter²² Oct. 17th, 1861
Dear Father,
As Cory is quite busy this morning, he requested me to write you concerning that interest money. He says he shall get it this week if such a thing is possible, and I think it will be for you know “where there’s a will there is always a way” & Cory has worried about it ever since you was here. He intended to have come home yesterday but Wilson said he was going right off to get some money he did not get back until ten o’clock last night and no money. He never came last Saturday to thrash but Od’ father finished them up threshing for he said the grain all belonged to him and so you see how Cory is fixed but we will do all in our power for you dear father and I think we shall succeed at least we will hope for the best and will still only see the wisdom of that great being who has promised to be with us in trials and in the seventh he will not forsake us. I have been quite sick for more than a week so that most of the time I have been unable to leave my bed. but I feel much better this morning and hope I shall soon be well for dear Cory’s sake for he has troubles enough without that. perhaps he will write a few words when he comes in and so I will leave a little room for him.
Believe me, dear father, to be ever your dutiful but unworthy daughter.
Millie A
Dear Father,
I have tried my best to get you some money & I have delayed writing in hopes of getting the money & bringing it to you. but the prospects does not appear brighter than as did not you was here still I feel in hopes of getting it before long I hope you have got the money & paid & if you have not got it, I hope you will borrow it of someone & I will replace it as soon as I can get it.
Millie sends love with myself to you & mother & the girls & all enquiring friends & in the mean time we remain your
Affectionate Children
J Cory Ackley
Millie S Ackley

She wrote the following letter 24 Sep 1862

Dear Father
It is with an aching heart I sit down to address you if it were not for this firm hope I have in God and this faith I have in my Savior that he will yet deliver me from all my troubles I should go wild my heart would break with anguish. Cory has gone, Oh! Father my poor heart will break. I cannot bear it he started Monday morning from Geneva and intended to get to Washington last night. I went down to see him Sunday and went as far as Watkins with him and worse than all he was sick when he started he has the fever and ague and chill every other day they told him he was not fit to go but he was determined. Victory or death is my motto said he, I go to fight for you and our little one, Pray for me we will meet in heaven.
Edwin Wilson did not go he received his discharge from the great Captain of our salvation early in life he enlisted as a soldier of the cross he has fought his last battle he has kept the faith and has now received an eternity long furlough he came home with Cory one week ago last night and was buried yesterday his disease was dysentery in its worst form. I am so excited I cannot write much, Cory has promised to write as soon as he gets to Washington and then I will write again, Write soon and let me know whether you get the money Cory sent you.
Pray for me dear father that I may not shrink from my duty but may cheerfully bear all that is put upon me. I wish I was with you now for I am very lonely give my love to all.
Your unworthy daughter
Millie Ackley
P S I will tell you the particulars when I see you
Millie She received a military pension on 20 Jan 1913 in New York^96,143 based on husbands Civil War service.
there is a conflict as she is listed as a widow art date of application but husband is documented as dying in a poor house in 1919 She died on 3 Sep 1917 in Tompkins , New York.^42,151 She was buried in Grove Cemetery, Trumansburg, Tompkins , New York.⁴² She appeared in the census 1870,1875, 1880, 1900 & 1910 in New York.⁶³ She lived at in Ovid, Seneca , New York.¹³ She wrote the following letter²² at last my will is swallowed up in His will. Wether (sic) living or dying I am the Lord’s Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.
By the way I deserve no credit for my generous contribution xx as you were pleased to call it for you know I have no financial resources of my own and but for the kindness of my noble husband, my missionary box would have been very light indeed. We both love the cause of Christ and desire its advancement. And as for having the little ones for Jesus It is my life work and I love it, it is a cheerful and loving service.
Now dear sister if I have said one word that will bring you comfort or for whatever I may have done or said give God the glory for it is the outcome of a disciplined soul of one who has been sorely chastened because greatly loved of one who has been rescued from the “Slough of despond” and who is now resting on the sunny heights of His love of course. I have trials and temptations, who has not, but underneath me are the everlasting arms and God is overall blessed forever. Submission to his will is sanctification.
I send you love. I send you sympathy and may He in whom we trust give you grace to endure unto the end for these light afflictions which endureth but for a moment are not to be comforted to the glory that shall be revealed to us. May god bless and strengthen you and yours in every good word and work is the prayer of your sympathizing
sister
Mrs. J C Ackley
Joel Cory ACKLEY and Permelia S "Millie" WILLIAMS had the following children:

+188	i.	Martha May ACKLEY.
+189	ii.	John Edward ACKLEY.
+190	iii.	Charles Herbert ACKLEY.
+191	iv.	Cpl Vernon Clifford ACKLEY.
192	v.	Joel Corey ACKLEY Jr was born on 28 May 1880 in New York.42,63,146 He appeared in the census in 1900 in New York. He died on 25 Jan 1904 in Trumansburg, Tompkins , New York.83 About 1904 he was Ithaca Gun Works at Ithaca, Tompkins, New York.83 He was ill with pneumonia about 1904 in Trumansburg, Tompkins , New York.83 He was buried in Grove Cemetery, Trumansburg, Tompkins , New York.42,83 His Obituary appeared in the Ulysses Historical Society, Ulysses, New York13 Obituary Died, at the residence of his parents, Mr and Mrs J.- Corey Ackley, of this village, Jan.25th, 1904, J. Corey Ackley, Jr., aged twenty three years. Mr Ackley was an employee of the Ithaca Gun Works and came home a week ago Sunday ill with pneumonia. intended to take the morning train but for some reason he missed it and remained in Ithaca until evening. When he reached home he was in a burning fever and it was evident that the disease had taken a firm hold. The disease however seemed to yield to treatment, the lungs cleared up but just when it looked favorable for recovery brain fever set in and in the most violent form from which he died as above. Mr Ackley was a young man of exemplary habits, of a quite and retiring disposition, industrious and frugal, and his untimely death is a severe blow to his parents, brothers and sisters. The funeral was from the residence Wednesday forennoon, Rev J Clark Tibbits officiating, assisted by Rev. Mr Haynes of Mecklenburg. The remains were deposited in the vault in Grove Cemetery. The friends from out of town were Mr and Mrs Denson, of Montour Falls, Chas. Ackley, of Horseheads, Mr Irving Brown and Miss Brown, of Ithaca His Obituary appeared in the Ulysses Historical Society, Ulysses, New York13 Obituary Died, at the residence of his parents, Mr and Mrs J.- Corey Ackley, of this village, Jan.25th, 1904, J. Corey Ackley, Jr., aged twenty three years. Mr Ackley was an employee of the Ithaca Gun Works and came home a week ago Sunday ill with pneumonia. intended to take the morning train but for some reason he missed it and remained in Ithaca until evening. When he reached home he was in a burning fever and it was evident that the disease had taken a firm hold. The disease however seemed to yield to treatment, the lungs cleared up but just when it looked favorable for recovery brain fever set in and in the most violent form from which he died as above. Mr Ackley was a young man of exemplary habits, of a quite and retiring disposition, industrious and frugal, and his untimely death is a severe blow to his parents, brothers and sisters. The funeral was from the residence Wednesday forennoon, Rev J Clark Tibbits officiating, assisted by Rev. Mr Haynes of Mecklenburg. The remains were deposited in the vault in Grove Cemetery. The friends from out of town were Mr and Mrs Denson, of Montour Falls, Chas. Ackley, of Horseheads, Mr Irving Brown and Miss Brown, of Ithaca
193	vi.	Laurence ACKLEY was born about 1880 in Tyrone, Schuyler, New York.22,152
194	vii.	Mary ACKLEY was stillborn on 8 Dec 1882.146 She was born 8 Dec1882.152 She died 8 Dec1882.152
+195	viii.	Helen Theresa ACKLEY.