. Norwich University, 1819-1911; her history, her graduates, her roll of honor . r 9, 1877. 1849] SKETCHES OF ALUMNI AND PAST CADETS. 453 NON-GRADUATES 1849. MAJOR WILLIAM WALLACE BENJAMIN. William W. Benjamin, son of William Bates and Sallie (Williams) Benja-min, was born in Bridport, Vt., September 8, 1830, and died in Sing Sing,N. Y., July 19, 1882. He preparedfor college in the schools of PortHemy, N. Y., and Concord, N. H.,and entered the University in 1846,remaining nearly three years. He was instructor in CaptainPartridges school, Norwich, Vt.,1849-50, principal of the Pembroke,N. H., A
. Norwich University, 1819-1911; her history, her graduates, her roll of honor . r 9, 1877. 1849] SKETCHES OF ALUMNI AND PAST CADETS. 453 NON-GRADUATES 1849. MAJOR WILLIAM WALLACE BENJAMIN. William W. Benjamin, son of William Bates and Sallie (Williams) Benja-min, was born in Bridport, Vt., September 8, 1830, and died in Sing Sing,N. Y., July 19, 1882. He preparedfor college in the schools of PortHemy, N. Y., and Concord, N. H.,and entered the University in 1846,remaining nearly three years. He was instructor in CaptainPartridges school, Norwich, Vt.,1849-50, principal of the Pembroke,N. H., Academy, 1850-53; was assis-tant superintendent and professor ofMathematics, Natural Philosophy andMilitary Tactics in Captain Part-ridges school, the National Scientificand Military College, at BrandywineSprings, Del., 1853-54; the same, atMt. Pleasant MiUtary Academy,Sing Sing, N. Y., 1854-62, principal,1863-82. He was president of the FirstNational Bank, Sing Sing, for someyears; also the Sing Sing Gas Co.,and a trustee of the Sing Sing Sav-ings Bank, 1862-82. He was a fine. Major William Wallace Benjamin. student, excelling in mathematics. He met with marked success in his edu-cational work. He was a member of the Episcopal Church. He was married, August 5, 1863, to Delia Ann Flint of Sing Sing, whodied in 1875. Three children were born to them: Sallie Blanche, born June7, 1864, married George L. McAlpin and resides in New York City; WilUamWallace born April 5, 1866, died November 15, 1901; Flora G. born August21, 1868, resides in New York City. HENRY ORVILLE COMSTOCK. Henry O. Comstock, son of Levi and Maria (Lewis) ComsLock, wasborn in Shelburne, Vt., July 29, 1826, and died in Mercedes, Cal., December 25,1849. He j)repared for college in the schools of his town and entered theUniversity in 1846, remaining two years. In February, 1849, he left Vermont for California, via Vera Cruz, theCity of Mexico and Acupulco. While in the City of Mexico, he visited thegrave of Col. Tru
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