Joseph S. Lowery

     Joseph Stuart Lowery was born in Whitestown, NY on December 25, 1841 the youngest of six children of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lowery. He was educated in the Whitestown public schools and Whitestown Seminary. He left the seminary in 1861 to go to work in his brother John's store in Boonville.

    Joseph S. Lowery was one of the first men to enlist in the 146th NY. He was mustered into Co D. 146th NY in Rome. He was a Second Sergeant. In the winter of 1862 was commissioned Second Lieutenant of Company E. He later was promoted to be captain of Co A. He participated in the following battles: Fredericksburg; Chancellorsville, Gettysburg; the Wilderness; Spotsylvania; Cold Harbor and other engagements. At Spotsylvania he was placed in command of a skirmish line and detailed to ascertain the strength of the enemy's position. For that action he was breveted Major for his "distinguished conduct". He was severely wounded at Cold Harbor. The bullet entered the groin and passed out through the back. He was placed on a stretcher and eight men, under the command of the Quartermaster, carried him many miles to White House Landing on the James River to be taken to Washington D.C. The nature of his wounds were so peculiar that it was reported to the Royal College of Surgeons at London. He was subsequently breveted Colonel for "gallant and meritorious services during the war."

    When his health was better Joseph S. Lowery and his brothers William and James A. started a knitting mill on Pine Street. Sadly a fire destroyed it. Later Joseph S. and James A. formed a partnership in the cotton commission business. 

    In 1869, Joseph S. Lowery married Letitia Wood. They had two children, May and Carleton.

    Joseph S. Lowery was a member of the Post McQuade, G.A.R. He was a Democrat. He was twice elected School Commissioner, being Chairman of the Board during the last term. 

    Joseph S. Lowery was a member of the Carleton Island Club. He was also: Director of the City, National Bank, a trustee of the Soldiers Monument Association and of the Utica Citizen's Corps.

    Joseph S. Lowery passed away at his home 421 Genesee Street on Oct 19, 1891. He is buried in Plot 34 Lot 2219 of Forest Hill Cemetery in Utica. 







Location: 2201 Oneida St, Utica, NY 13501, USA

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