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| Keywords: civil war civilwar 7th michigan cavalry 7thmichigancavalry gar military us army usarmy 18th. michigan infantry 18thmichiganinfantry picture frame photo border Benson Gray's Civil war Certificate with photo. (1917) Benson Gray was my 2nd Great Uncle on our paternal Grandmother Sarah Elizabeth “Sadie” (Gray) Newcomer’s side of the family. Benson was born October 3, 1846 in Brantford, Ontario Canada, to Charles Gray and Mary (Smith) Gray. His younger brother Francis (Frank) was our Great-grandfather. . Sometime between August 1856 (when their daughter Lydia was born in Canada) and 1860, Charles and Mary moved to Lenawee County in Michigan and settled near Palmyra (1860 US Census data). Benson enlisted Dec. 24, 1862 in the 7th Michigan Cavalry; Co. F; (3 year enlistment). This unit was part of the Michigan Brigade that eventually was under the command of George A. Custer. The Michigan 7th Cavalry was involved in the operations around the battle of Gettysburg; specifically involved in stopping Confederate Jeb Stuart’s pincer move around and into the rear of the Union line that was being done in conjunction with Pickett’s charge. It was later in July 1883 that family records say Benson was wounded at the battle of Culpepper. His pension records state he was injured by a fall from a horse while in the line of duty. As a result of that injury he was discharged Jan. 23, 1864. In October 1864, Benson enlisted in Co. I, 18th Michigan V.I. for 1 year, and served until his discharge on June 26, 1865. Benson's brother, Zebulon had already enlisted in Co. G, 18th Michigan Infantry in August 1864. I have not found Benson’s name on any 18th MI roster, and all his pension claims were based on his service in the 7th Cavalry. Benson Gray died in Oct. 1920, and his grave is in the Woodland Cemetery in Jackson, Michigan. This certificate is now the possession of Kevin Saunders, 2nd Great Grandson of Benson Gray. Benson Gray's Civil war Certificate with photo. (1917) Benson Gray was my 2nd Great Uncle on our paternal Grandmother Sarah Elizabeth “Sadie” (Gray) Newcomer’s side of the family. Benson was born October 3, 1846 in Brantford, Ontario Canada, to Charles Gray and Mary (Smith) Gray. His younger brother Francis (Frank) was our Great-grandfather. . Sometime between August 1856 (when their daughter Lydia was born in Canada) and 1860, Charles and Mary moved to Lenawee County in Michigan and settled near Palmyra (1860 US Census data). Benson enlisted Dec. 24, 1862 in the 7th Michigan Cavalry; Co. F; (3 year enlistment). This unit was part of the Michigan Brigade that eventually was under the command of George A. Custer. The Michigan 7th Cavalry was involved in the operations around the battle of Gettysburg; specifically involved in stopping Confederate Jeb Stuart’s pincer move around and into the rear of the Union line that was being done in conjunction with Pickett’s charge. It was later in July 1883 that family records say Benson was wounded at the battle of Culpepper. His pension records state he was injured by a fall from a horse while in the line of duty. As a result of that injury he was discharged Jan. 23, 1864. In October 1864, Benson enlisted in Co. I, 18th Michigan V.I. for 1 year, and served until his discharge on June 26, 1865. Benson's brother, Zebulon had already enlisted in Co. G, 18th Michigan Infantry in August 1864. I have not found Benson’s name on any 18th MI roster, and all his pension claims were based on his service in the 7th Cavalry. Benson Gray died in Oct. 1920, and his grave is in the Woodland Cemetery in Jackson, Michigan. This certificate is now the possession of Kevin Saunders, 2nd Great Grandson of Benson Gray. | ||||
