He took a prominent part in the various Legislative proceedings of the session, and when the South rebelled, urged the enforcement of the most stringent measures for their subjection. On the adjournment of the Assembly he returned home, and the next day commenced raising a Company for the war. He was promoted from Captain to Lieutenant-Colonel of the Thirty-third, November, 1861, and was present with the Regiment in all its encounters with the enemy, being frequently complimented by his superior officers for “gallantry and courage.”
MAJOR JOHN S. PLATNER
Was born at Clyde, Wayne County, March 23, 1837. During the month of April, 1857, he proceeded to Geneva, and became Assistant Postmaster. On the following June he entered the Dry Goods House of S. S. Cobb as accountant, and in the spring of 1859 became a partner. When the Geneva Company was organized he enlisted as a private, his name being the second on the roll, and was unanimously elected First Lieutenant. On the promotion of Captain Walker to the Lieutenant-Colonelcy of the Regiment, Capt. Platner was unanimously chosen to succeed him. January 24, 1861, he was appointed Major of the Thirty-third, which position he filled with much distinction until the close of the two years’ campaign, participating in all the battles and skirmishes of the Regiment, and having two horses killed and two wounded in action. He commanded the Thirty-third during the engagements at Savage’s Station, White Oak Swamp, and Malvern Hills, bringing it safely through all the toils and dangers of the retreat from before Richmond.
ADJUTANT CHARLES T. SUTTON
Was born in the city of New York, in the year 1830. He marched to the defence of Washington, April 17th, 1861, with the famous Seventh Regiment, of which he had long been a member, and on returning, received his appointment in the Thirty-third. October 29th, 1863, he resigned in consequence of ill health.
ADJUTANT JOHN W. CORNING
Was born in the town of Ontario, Wayne County, September 8th, 1841. At the age of six years he removed with his parents to Palmyra, where he attended school and engaged in teaching until the fall of 1861. During the month of October he was appointed Second Lieutenant of Co. B, and on the following May, promoted to first Lieutenant. He had charge of his Company during the months of July and August 1862, and acquitted himself with much credit at the battle of Golden’s Farm, and during the seven days’ retreat. Returning to Palmyra, after the army reached Harrisons’ Landing, on recruiting service, he was prostrated with a severe fit of sickness. Recovering, he rejoined his Regiment in November, and was appointed Adjutant.
QUARTERMASTER HIRAM LLOYD SUYDAM
Was born in Geneva, April 26th, 1822, was appointed Quartermaster on the organization of the Regiment; resigned his position September 14th, 1861. He now resides in Geneva, being extensively engaged in the confectionery business.