Draft:William B. Guernsey

William B. Guernsey was a commanding officer during the American Civil War. He lived in Norwich, New York?

He was the son of Peter B. Guernsey Jr.[1]

His home was moved to make space for a courthouse and jail.[1]


Torrey? Automatic Brake? Patents?

Guernsey Memorial Library in Noreich?

He commanded the 26th United States Colored Infantry Regiment. He took over command from William Silliman.[2]

He patented improvement on printing telegraphs, electro manetuc burglar alarms, and electrical linings for safes and vaults..[3]

He was a candidate for Attorney General? in the 1885 New York state election

Lawsuit over estate of his father or grandfather?[4]


References edit

  1. ^ a b Smith, James Hadden (November 28, 1880). "History of Chenango and Madison Counties, New York: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers". D. Mason – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "New York in the War of the Rebellion, 1861 to 1865". J. B. Lyon Company, state printers. November 28, 1912 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Specifications and Drawings of Patents Issued from the United States Patent Office for ...: 1872, April 30". U.S. Government Printing Office. November 28, 1872 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ Appeals, New York (State) Court of (November 28, 1871). "New York Court of Appeals. Records and Briefs" – via Google Books.