Romeyn Beck Ayres (1825 - 1888)

Born 20 Dec 1825 in East Creek, Manheim, Herkimer, New York, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Emily Louis Gerry (Dearborn) Ayres — married 13 Aug 1849 in Cumberland, Maine, United States

Husband of Juliet Opie (Butcher) Ayres — married 28 Jan 1880 in Washington D.C., United States

Died 4 Dec 1888 at age 62 in Fort Hamilton, Kings, New York, United States

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Biography

Romeyn Ayres is Notable.

Major General Romeyn Ayres served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: 1847
Mustered out: Apr 30, 1866
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 2nd Division, 5th Corps

Romeyn Beck Ayres was a Union General in the American Civil War.

Birth

Romeyn Ayres was born on December 20, 1825, in East Creek, Manheim, Herkimer, New York, United States. He was the son of Daniel Romeyn Ayres and Electa (Lamb) Ayres. [1]

Military Career

In 1847, Romeyn Ayres graduated from the United States Military Academy and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the 4th US Artillery.

At the outbreak of the Civil War, Ayres was promoted to Captain in the 5th US Artillery. He distinguished himself at the battle of Bull Run. [4]

On November 29, 1862, Ayres was promoted to Brigadier General as the chief of artillery of the Vi Corps. On April 21, 1863, Ayres transferred, becoming commander of the 2nd Division of the V Corps Infantry. Ayres received a brevet promotion to Major General for his action at Gettysburg. [4]

Romeyn Beck Ayres

Residence was not listed; a 36 year-old US Army Officer.

Enlisted on 5/14/1861 as a Captain.

On 5/14/1861 he was commissioned into US Army 5th Light Artillery

He was discharged for promotion on 11/29/1862

On 11/29/1862 he was commissioned into

US Volunteers General Staff

He was Mustered Out on 4/30/1866

• (Prior & subsequent service in US Army until his death)

Promotions:

• Brig-General 11/29/1862
• Major 7/2/1863 by Brevet
• Lt Colonel 5/5/1864 by Brevet
• Major-Gen 8/1/1864 by Brevet
• Colonel 8/18/1864 by Brevet
• Brig-General 3/13/1865 by Brevet
• Major-Gen 3/13/1865 by Brevet

Other Information:

• born 12/20/1825 in Montgomery County, NY
• died 12/4/1888 in Fort Hamilton, New York Harbor
• Buried: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
• (Graduate USMA 1847)^[1]

Death

Maj. Gen. Ayres Dead. New York, Dec. 4.—Maj. Gen. Romeyn B. Ayres, colonel of the Second United States artillery, stationed in Florida, died at Fort Hamilton this morning. He had been on the sick list for several months. ^[2]

General Romeyn Beck Ayres was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia. [2]\General Romeyn Beck Ayres died on December 04, 1888. in Fort Hamilton, Kings, New York, United States. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia. [1]

Sources

1. ↑ https://civilwardata.com/active/hdsquery.dll?SoldierHistory?U&2332045
2. ↑ The Morning News Savannah, Georgia 05 Dec 1888, Wed • Page 2

• [2] Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12844/romeyn-beck-ayres: accessed 25 July 2022), memorial page for Romeyn Beck Ayres (20 Dec 1825–4 Dec 1888), Find A Grave: Memorial #12844, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.

• [3] Family Tree, database and images, FamilySearch.org, record for Gen Romeyn Beck Ayres, ID LHLW-1VR. https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/vitals/LHLW-1VR

• [4] Tagg, Larry. The Generals of Gettysburg. Campbell, CA: Savas Publishing, 1998. ISBN 1-882810-30-9. https://web.archive.org/web/20141028005731/http://www.rocemabra.com/~roger/tagg/generals/general22.html

See also: * Wikipedia: Romeyn B. Ayres"

• Wikidata: Item Q4993968, en:Wikipedia