Chester "Bromley" Hoke
American veteran of the American Civil War (1847–1913)
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Chester "Bromley" Hoke (1847–1913) was an American who served two years in the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, Company G during the American Civil War, and was a longtime member of the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), an organization of American Civil War veterans.[1][2][3]
1847
Canajoharie, New York, US
Bromley Hoke
Bromily Hoke
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| Born | Chester Hoke 1847 Canajoharie, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 26, 1913 (aged 65–66) Canajoharie, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Canajoharie Falls Cemetery, Canajoharie, New York, US |
| Other names | Chester "Bromily" Hoke Bromley Hoke Bromily Hoke |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Ann Phillips |
Life and career
Chester Hoke was born in 1847, in Canajoharie, New York,[4] to parents Nancy Miller and Moses Hoke. His maternal grandmother was enslaved by Adam Garlock in Canajoharie, and his maternal grandfather was Henry Miller, enslaved by John Miller in Minden.[4]
At age 16, Hoke enrolled as a volunteer soldier in Company G of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry during the American Civil War.[4] His race was listed as "mulatto". Hoke served for two years. After the war he returned to Canajoharie, where he worked as a hotel porter.[4]
A historical marker was erected by the Heritage and Genealogical Society of Montgomery County at his former home, the Hoke House on 131 Mohawk Street in Canajoharie.[5][6] He was one of the subjects of the film Glory (1989).[4]