Henty F. Lyster enlisted in Detroit Michigan at the age of 27 as a Surgeon in the 2nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry.

His family was rooted in the Detroit area for most of his life. He was born in Ireland in the late 1830s. His father was the first rector of Old Christ Church in Detroit.

Henry F. Lyster (Francis Le Hunte) stated his home was Detroit when he enlisted at the age of 27. He enlisted on the 25th of April 1861 in Detroit as a Asst. Surgeon.

He was Transferred to the 5th Michigan Infantry and Promoted to Surgeon on the 15th of July 1862.

He became a Brigade Surgeon on the 17th of January 1863.

He was Discharged on the 28th of May 1865.

Following the war, he was a prominent physician in Detroit. There's even a school named after him. Also I believe one or more of his sons also pursued a military career.

In the early part of this century, following his death, his family donated to Old Christ Church a stained glass window which can be viewed at: http://museum.cl.msu.edu/museum/msgc/jul98.htm

The window depicts him and members of his family. So even though I don't have a photo of him, the likenesses in the window were based on photos, so I got some idea of what he and his family looked like. I assume his wife Winifred is one of the women also depicted. Dr. Lyster, also by the way, authored a short book or pamphlet on the Bull Run campaign, which might be worth checking out. I've seen it referenced in a few internet library indices.

He was laid to rest on the 6th of July 1907 in The Lyster Plot of the Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit, Mich.

Anything in Written in Italic was added by Pvt. Church.

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Part of the Biography by Ned Markey. He is a relative of Col. Poe's and Dr. Lyster's wives, who were sisters. He is a descendant of their brother. He can be reached at [email protected]. I have also a second contact for Doc. Lyster. Charles Parker created a website and as sent me links and photographs of his Grave. If you have any further information to help him in his research and myself on the Chat Group so I can upgrade their Biographies. Some Photographs have been added.

Pvt Church, My name is Charles Parker. I am a descendant of Dr. Henry Francis LeHunte Lyster, through his eldest surviving daughter, Eleanor. Ned Markey directed me to your site several years, and I have used your site as a source. With the exception of giving you notice, I believe I have complied with all your current sourcing requirements. You can find my website (See Link) This is the biographical sketch I have on Henry, from p. 99 of Henry Lyttelton Lyster Denny's book, "Memorials of an Ancient House" (1913), and from my grandfather, Edward C. Parker: "Henry was born in Ireland while his family had returned to visit their old home in 1837. He attended the University of Michigan, receiving a B.A. in 1858, M.D. in 1860, and M.A. in 1861. During the Civil War, he served as regimental surgeon first for the 2nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry, and later with the 5th Michigan. He held the rank of Major of Volunteers. After the war, he established a successful practice in Detroit, being recognized as an eminent physician and surgeon. He was president of the Michigan College of Medicine. He was also Lecturer on Surgery (1868-69) and Professor of the Theory and Practice of Medicine and Clinical Medicine (1888-90) at the University of Michigan. He served as editor of the "Peninsular Journal of Medicine", was a prolific writer, a fluent speaker, and a member of many prominent medical associations. He was a vestryman for many years at Christ Church, Detroit, where his father had been the first rector. A window in his memory can be found at Christ Church." I also have photos of Henry's grave markers at Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit. (See Link) Thanks for making available the information at your site, and please feel free to make use of information from mine if it is helpful to you. Best wishes, Charles Parker Silverwood, MI

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