Portal:George Washington Kinner

Works about George Washington Kinner

• George Washington Kinner (1919)

"… Mr. Kinner came to Port Jefferson about 50 years ago, just after his marriage to Miss Julia A. Davis, of Middle Island, and they went to housekeeping in the home in which they have always lived. One son was born to them, Caleb Kinner, who died when a small child. Mr. Kinner was a veteran of the Civil War. He enlisted in August 1862, and was member of the 189th Regiment, New York Volunteers. He saw active service for thirty-four months, and was wounded in the battle at Petersburg, Virginia and was invalided to a hospital where his right foot and part of the leg was amputated. After his return home from the war Mr. Kinner was appointed postmaster at the Port Jefferson Post Office and held that position for twenty-one years, after which he lived a retired life. …"

• George Washington Kinner (1919)

"… Mr. Kinner had been sick for about three months, ever since the death of his wife. … Mr. Kinner Was 86 years of age and was a native of Middle Island, the son of Caleb Kinner. He saw active service in the battle of Petersburg, Virginia, where he was wounded and later had to have his foot and part of the right leg amputated. He entered the war in August, 1862, and was wounded July 11, 1864. After the war he returned to Port Jefferson and was married to Miss Julia A. Davis of Middle Island. Mr. Kinner was appointed postmaster at the Port Jefferson office and for 21 years he was one of the most efficient and obliging postmasters the office ever had."

See also

• Portal:Caleb Kinner, his father
• Portal:Charles F. Kinner, his brother
• Portal:American Civil War