THOMAS,
GEORGE, SAMUEL and WILLIAM ALBIN
2nd New York Cavalry
Company H
Yaphank
Thomas, George,
Samuel, and William Albin
2nd New York Cavalry
Company H
Yaphank
The four Albin brothers joined the 2nd New York Cavalry
when they enlisted on September 30, 1862 for three years
at New York City. The brothers were listed as deserters
when all four left camp on October 27, 1862, less than a
month after enlisting. Apparently there are circumstances
surrounding there leaving, unfortunately we have been
unable to find out the reason as of yet.
A Provost Marshal
named Captain Smith L. Newins was given the duty of
arresting Thomas Albin. Taking two men with him they went
to Thomas Albin's home in Yaphank. Captain Newins
demanded admission and was met at the door by Thomas, who
was armed, with a musket, which he pointed at the
Captain. Thomas was quickly disarmed, handcuffed and led
away.
Local Yaphank
resident in his diary recorded the incident. He wrote
that he attempted to explain to the Provost Marshal the
circumstances leading to the desertion, but they were not
detailed in the diary