Nathan Lanphear, son of Samuel, was born in Alfred, Sept. 8, 1825. ... Nathan attended Alfred Academy, came to Nile in 1841, learned carpentry, and followed that and merchandising until he enlisted in September, 1861, in Co. C, 85th N. Y. V. He was in numerous engagements fought by his regiment until April 20, 1864, when he was captured at Plymouth, N. C., conveyed to Andersonville prison and confined until Sept. 11, 1864, then taken first to Charleston, S. C., then to Florence. He was paroled Dec. 6, 1864, when his weight had been reduced from 164 lbs. to 90. He was mustered out Feb. 10, 1865, as commissary sergeant to which he was promoted in 1862. Mr. Lanphear married Susan, daughter of Harvey and Polly Axtell. Six children. Is a member of Hatch Post, G. A. R., and has been assessor 13 years.
