On February 25, 1866, Emiline gave birth to Phoebe, the first of four daughters. Newton Curtis held a string of political appointments during the next 18 years. In 1866, he was Collector of Customs, in 1867 a Special treasury Agent. May was born in February 1868, Florence in 1873 and Elizabeth in 1878.
Starting in 1884, Curtis served seven terms as state assemblyman in New York and was elected to Congress from 1890 to 1897. Then, he became inspector of Soldiers' homes.
he maintained a home at 417 Elizabeth Street in Ogdensburg and at Irving Place in New York City.
he died at the New York City residence while walking on June 8, 1910, at age 75.
He wrote a popular book named "From Bull Run to Chancellorsville" about the 16th New York and was working on "The Making and Welding of the Nation" when he died. Too bad as this one likely would have covered his service after Chancellorsville which would have included Fort Fisher.
The article had quite a few pictures along with it. Again, see "Times Gone By" by Dave Shampine "A homegrown patriot DePeyster farmer rises to Civil War hero and statesman" in the May 16th Watertown News for the full article.
Quite a Man. --Old B-Runner
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