John H. Moffitt
| John H. Moffitt | |
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Congressman, Medal of Honor recipient
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| Born |
January 8, 1843 Chazy, New York |
| Died | August 14, 1926 (aged 83) Plattsburgh, New York |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1863 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 16th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Gaines' Mill |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Other work | United States Representative from New York |
John Henry Moffitt (January 8, 1843 – August 14, 1926) was a United States Representative from New York and the recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Civil War.
John Henry Moffitt was born near Chazy, Clinton County, New York and attended the district school and Plattsburgh Academy.
During the American Civil War enlisted as a Private in Company C, 16th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment on April 27, 1861. He served until he was mustered out with the regiment on May 18, 1863. Moffitt attained the rank of Sergeant, and received the Medal of Honor for heroism at the Battle of Gaines's Mill.
After the war he attended the Fort Edward Collegiate Institute and graduated in 1864.
In 1866 he worked as the deputy collector of customs at Rouses Point, New York until 1872. After that he engaged in the manufacture of charcoal bloom iron in the Saranac hamlet of Moffitsville and in Belmont, Franklin (now Allegany) County, from 1872–1891;
In 1877 he was elected Saranac's Town Supervisor, which also made him a member of the Clinton County Board of Supervisors.
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