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Last Soldier of the War

Hiram Cronk joined the New York Volunteers on August 4,1814 at the age of 14. He, his father and two brothers served as privates in the defensive works of Sackets Harbor, but saw no action. He served until discharged on November 16, 1814. Hiram died on May 13, 1905 at the age of 105.