RUFUS ROBINSON -- 16th and 192nd INFANTRY SPENT 2 YEARS, 7 MONTHS, AND 14 DAYS IN THEMILITARY - Augustin Cleophus Robert, the son of Francois-Xavier Robert and Marie-Rosalie Lecuyer, was born in Napierville, Quebec. He enlistedin the 16th Infantry, a 2-year regiment, in Saranac, as Rufus Robinson.Yet again a person who was not born in the United States fighting forhis adopted country. He was promoted to corporal in January 1863, and onMay 3, 1863, he was wounded at Salem Church, VA, with 100 other men. Hehad survived two huge battles the year before -- Gaines' Mill andCrampton's Pass where almost 300 deaths and injuries had occurred.Although he sustained wounds in his right hand and right leg, at SalemChurch, he recovered and was able to muster out with his regiment atAlbany at the end of May 1863.Rufus married in Redford on January 24, 1864, and went off to war again,this time with a \$600 county bounty in the family coffers. His secondregiment, the 192nd Infantry, was only formed to serve for 1 year. Heenlisted on March 13, 1865, was mustered in on April 3rd and served withthe Army of the Shenandoah. In May, he became a corporal again and wasmustered out on May 20, 1865.In total, Rufus was in the military for 2 years, 7 months, and 16 days.Eventually, Rufus and his wife would have 12 children.His obituary was in the Essex County Republican on June 1, 1928."Veteran of Civil War Buried - The village of Saranac mourns anotheraged resident Rufus Robinson, 89, veteran of the Civil War, who died inKeeseville on January 30th, and was buried here May 10th with militaryhonors. The Saranac and Keeseville Posts of the American Legionconducted the Military Service and among the mourners were two Saranacresidents, Helen and Eugene Robinson, children of the deceased. Othersurvivors are two other children, Henry and Rev. Sister Mary Gerlandaboth of Chicago. Mr. Robinson was born in St. Edward. Canada, on June17, 1830, and came to the United States when but a youth. He was marriedIn Saranac to Philomene Lanctot, who died in 1914. Mr. Robinson enlistedat the outbreak of the Civil War and served in all major engagements inCo C, 192nd regiment New York Volunteers and Co. C, 16th regiment NewYork Volunteers. He was taken prisoner once and wounded twice, beingshot through the right hand and leg and was cited for bravery. After thewar became the organizer and for some time served as Vice Commander ofSaranac Post G. A. R. of which organization there is only one remainingmember, Joseph Brisette, father of Mrs. Eugene Robinson of Saranac.Herman, a younger brother of the aged veteran who enlisted at the sametime gave his life for his country. Mr. Robinson was buried in St.John\'s the Baptist cemetery and received all the last rites of theCatholic Church."
