JOHN, GEORGE, MARTIN, SAMUEL, JULIUS FISK and MARTIN AMESSIX VETERANS IN ONE FAMILY - There is a gravestone in the Star Cemeteryin Ellenburg Center that bears the name of four Civil War Soldiers, sonsof Ira Fisk and Louisa Brunson.John, Martin, George, Samuel, and Julius.The family had moved from Isle La Motte in Vermont to farm in EllenburgCenter.On the west side of the sone are the names of Ira and Louisa.Samuel, on the south side of the stone, died of disease at Fairfax, VA,on December 4, 1861, at 21 years old. He was in the 5th VermontInfantry.Julius, also on the south side, who enlisted with his brother onSeptember 16, 1861, was killed in action at Savage Station on June 29,1862.Moving to the north side of the stone we find the name Martin Fisk andthe inscription, "A Soldier in Late Rebellion." Next to his inscription,it says, John H., Fell at Winchester, VA, September 19, 1864, Age 30years, Co. K, 11th VT Volunteers. John had enlisted with Samuel andJulius and was discharged for disability in March 1862, before enlistingin the 11th later in the year.Ira and Louisa's grandson, Martin Ames, of the 6th NY Cavalry is alsoon the north side. He died of disease at Frederick, MD, on May 21, 1865,at 16 years old.On the east side of the stone is the name George Fisk and theinscription, "Soldier in the Late Rebellion."Some of the men, like John and Martin Ames are buried in NationalCemeteries and have second stones. Julius is buried in Wisconsin. Georgeis also named on a separate stone in the Star Cemetery. The other twoare buried elsewhere.When the soldiers are remembered on Memorial Day, six flags are placedover the store..
