Hi George
Yeah that Ancestry story is not accurate is it? As I posted some time back:
He was quite the lad!
44th NY Infantry. In 8/30/61 Co. A; Sgt., Co I 9/25/62; wounded/captured Malvern Hill 7/1/62; paroled; discharged for disability 11/16/62 (He didn't endure the "hell of captivity" for very long!)
12th NY Cavalry. In 12/18/62 - discharged 6/23/63 without being commissioned 2nd lieutenant (did he do something bad? his wound playing up?)
150th OH (100 days) Co. D 5/2/64 to 8/23/64. Garrisoned Washington DC forts during Jubal Early's raid. 2 killed; 7 wounded; 10 dead of disease. Hobart was mustered out with the company in Cleveland - possibly Camp Taylor.
So the story on Ancestry.com is not accurate (despite being headed "This is the official history") as it missed that he returned safely from being a POW (the first time, missed that the battle of Malvern Hill was before he enlisted with the 12th NY) and failed to find his Ohio service.
What was missing was how on earth he went from Cleveland to end up on the General Lyon - until I found that 106th NY entry today on fold3 - thanks for that tip! It's a great site - you were right. I wish they had something on where and when he was captured for the second time but at least I've got his reason for being there. .
On matters nautical, I'd love to find out the names of the crew on the Lyon (aside from the ones left behind sick in Wilmington and those who survived plus Captain Minott Ward). There are so few references to the vessel in O.R. but I've found a fair few mentions in non-military articles and letters.
fold3 is a great help. Thanks again
MGM