Photograph by Duane Biever

Monument at the Grave of
Lt. David B. Sleight

"Lieut. David B. Sleight,
volunteered in the Service
of his Country Oct. 11, 1862
Co. I, 150. Regt. N.Y. Vols
Commanded the Co. in
Sherman's Campaign from
Atlanta through Georgia
and the Carolinas
and was killed in
the Battle of Averysborough N.C.
while gallantly driving the enemy.

Erected By His
Townsmen & Friends
.A.D. 1867."

LaGrange Rural Cemetery
5 Miles East of Poughkeepsie
LaGrange, NY