Sunderland Family Correspondence
Introduction
Darwin W. and John R. Sunderland, brothers from Rensselaer Falls, New York, were the sons of Albert and Prudence Sunderland. Both served in the Union Army during the Civil War.
Darwin, who was born in Addison, Vermont, was a private in Company C of the 106th infantry regiment of the New York State Volunteers. He served in the Union army from August 6, 1862 until he died in combat on May 12, 1864 near Brandy (Spottsylvania), Virginia at the age of 23.