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28th New York Infantry Regiment

Niagara Rifles; Scott Life Guard

Riley Thayer

Riley Thayer enlisted as Private of Company F, 28th New York in May 1861 and served through to June 1863, at which time he was mustered out with the regiment.

He is buried at Alabama Cemetery in the town of Alabama, Genesee County, NY. He is buried along with his wife; Nancy and their son; Melvin.

The markers of Riley and Nancy read:

RILEY THAYER 28th Regt. N.Y. Vol. 1836 - 1928

NANCY MOORE THAYER 1836 - 1921

Their sons marker reads:

MELVIN THAYER 1861 - 1896

The cemetery is to the north of Alabama on Rt63. It is to the west of the road and Riley Thayer is buried towards the back of the cemetery.

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