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Time Line
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July 1838 |
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Born in Dayton, New York to Samuel and Eliza (Hubbard) Shannon. |
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Sept. 6, 1862 |
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Joined for duty and enrolled at Leon, NY for 3 years in the 154th N.Y. Volunteer
Infantry Regiment , Co. K as a Private with brother Marshall H. Shannon.
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Sept 25, 1862 |
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.Mustered in at this date.
Age: 24
Born: Dayton, NY.
Occupation: Carpenter & Joiner Eyes:
Dk. Grey
Hair: Black
Complexion: fair
Height: 5ft 9in
Status: Married
Parents: Samuel Shannon & Eliza Hubbard |
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No Date |
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Promoted to Corporal |
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Feb 25, 1863 |
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Truman shares a tent with Second Lt Salmon W. Beardsley and 1st Lt William F. Chapman
in the camp of the 154th, near Stafford Court House, Virginia |
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May 1863 |
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George J. Mason, first sergeant, Company K, writes to his
family in Conewango from the camp of the 154th NY near Stafford
Court House, Virginia to tell them that Truman might be missing after the battle
at Chancellorsville. |
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May 2, 1863 |
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Killed in action at Chancellorsville, Va. as a Corporal. Bounty of $100.00 paid
by Leon, NY. |
Burial Site
Truman was buried on the fields of the Chancellorsville Battlefield. The location
is unknown at this time.
Note: Unfortunately, I do not have a lot of information regarding
Truman. No picture survives that I am aware of unfortunately. If you have any additional
information reagrding Truman and his service within the 154th NY, please email me
at admin@154thny.com.
Source: Mark Dunkleman, the National
Archives, the New York State Archives, The Lincourt Historical Collection |