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Facts and Events
| Name |
Joseph Bresett, Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| Birth[1] |
26 Sep 1836 |
Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence, New York, United States |
| Marriage |
2 Mar 1858 |
Flackville, St. Lawrence, New York, United Statesto Mary Martha Dashnaw |
| Military[4] |
12 Oct 1861 |
New York, United Statesenlisted, 60th New York Infantry (Civil War)
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| Military[4] |
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New York, United Statestransferred, 6th New York Cavalry (Civil War)
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| Death[2][1] |
25 Apr 1913 |
Oswegatchie, St. Lawrence, New York, United States |
| Burial[3] |
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Hillcrest Cemetery, Heuvelton, St. Lawrence, New York, United StatesBuried with wife and daughter, Section 40 |
Research notes
- 1900 census has birth year 1835, tomstone has year 1837
- In 1860 he was a laborer, living with the Green family, 1870 a farm laborer, 1880 a laborer, 1900 farmer.
- Relatives said he could not read or write, but knew extensive scripture word for word, per Mert Sarvay.
Image Gallery
 Ogdensburg Journal, Tuesday, April 29, 1913, pg 2.  Ogdensburg Journal, Wednesday, May 21, 1913, pg 5. References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 .
New York, Deaths and Burials, 1795-1952, includes parents names (Joseph, Margaret Martin),age (78) & place of birth.
- ↑ Obituaries.
Ogdensburg Journal, Tuesday, April 29, 1913, pg 2, & Wednesday, May 21, 1913 pg.5.
Henry Bresette was called to Heuvelton last week to help care for his aged father, whose death occurred Saturday morning. The funeral is held today.
Source: Ogdensburg Journal, Tuesday, April 29, 1913, pg 2.
News of the death of J Bresette of Heuvelton reached this place recently which occurred April 28th after a long and severe illness from a complication of diseases accompanied by old age. He was born in the town of Brasher and lived there until his coming to Lisbon where he was married to Martha Dashnaw, which took place March 2, 1858. He was known as a good man, a good neighbor, a kind husband and a tender and loving father and was well respected by all who knew him. He served his country as a true soldier. On the 10th of September he enlisted in the 60th Infantry and served one year. He then re-enlisted in the cavalry and served three years until honorably discharged. He was a prisoner in Belle Isle and Libby Prison. His health became impaired from the sufferings there and never a well man after. A few years ago he sold his farm near Mount Aloney and bought a home in Heuvelton where he lived until his death. If he was once your friend it was hard to be otherwise. He disliked to lose confidence in a friend.
He was a true Republican and always took a great interest in all that concerned the Republican party. He was a well-read man and could converse in the topics of the war and of political affairs for hours and was much interested in the affairs of foreign wars and countries. His age was 77 years 3 months and four days. He leaves his aged companion, 73 years old, and two brother and three sisters and five children; Henry Bresette of Dekalb, Theodore Bresette of Ogdensburg, Mrs. Margaret Lalone, Mrs. Martha Creighton, Mrs Lettie Chambers and number of grandchildren to mourn his departure. He has answered the last roll call, the lights are out, he has gone and the flag he so valiantly
fought for still waves over the land of the free and the home of the brave.
The funeral was from the R. C. church at Heuvelton; interment at that place; services by Rev. Father Kitts of the R. C. church.
- ↑ Grave recorded, in Find A Grave
[Includes headstone photo], last accessed May 2017.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Compiler: Military Records. Military Records.
[State of NY Military Division letter 15 APR 1965 to Mert Sarvay.
Place of birth in military records.
Enlisted Oct 12 1861 at Ogdensburg for 3 years, age 24, Co F 60th NY Vol. Troop A.
Transfered to the 6th Cav.
Aug 22 1905 he attended a reunion of the 6th NY Vol. at the opera house in Ogdensburg per St. Lawrence Republican (I couldn't get it to copy).]
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