Musician Pvt. Charles H Boynton (1845) joined the 106th New York Co. F at age 17

Question

This young lad of the U.S. civil war appears on the NPS however he isn’t listed on the New York DMNA yet appears on the Roster. It appears he was absent at enlistment August 18, 1862 at Ogdensburgh, New York.

Any collaboration is appreciated. 

His rank was changed from musician to Private so I assume he served in the war

Thank you 

See: See also Swain's U.S. Cavalry at https://www.digitalcommonwealth.org/search/commonwealth:wd376c654

Comments

He shows up again 

Boynton, Charles H.

BATTLE UNIT NAME:

11th Regiment, New York Cavalry

SIDE:

Union

COMPANY:

M

SOLDIER'S RANK IN:

Private

SOLDIER'S RANK OUT:

Private

ALTERNATE NAME:

FILM NUMBER:

M551 ROLL 13

PLAQUE NUMBER:

NOTES:

none

Answer 1

Here's a report of his death with the family stating that he served as a bodyguard to President Lincoln:

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107931740/

Comments

Wow very impressive for this 17yr old musician of the 106th who apparently transferred into Swains U.S. Cavalry or the 11th N.Y. Cavalry. He definitely aspired. Always am intrigued at these civil war vets stories they never cease to amaze!

Thank you a great source!