Gurdon E. Babcock, son of Erastus, was born April 15, 1843, in Wirt. In 1861 he enlisted in Co. C, 85th Regt. N. Y. S. V. and was wounded at the battles of Fair Oaks, Malvern Hill, Raleigh and Little Washington, N. C. He was taken prisoner April 20, 1864, at Plymouth, N. C., and was kept a prisoner for 346 days. He weighed when taken to prison 193 pounds, and when he left, less than 90 pounds. He was honorably discharged June 6, 1865. He is a member of Hakes Post, No. 261. July 4, 1865, he married Freelove E., daughter of John Wright. They have 3 children.
