Erastus L. Harris (Jan 4, 1831 – Nov 21, 1901), Collins, NY, enlisted in the 44th New York Infantry, August 8, 1861, at Albany, to serve three years; mustered in as corporal, Co. A , August 30, 1861; promoted sergeant, September 24, 1862; discharged, November 18, 1863, to accept commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the Ninth U . S. Colored Troops.