Asa Howe Cory

Asa Howe Cory was a captain of Company H in the 58th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment in the Union Army during the American [Civil War].

Early life

Asa Howe Cory was born in Sullivan Township, Pennsylvania. He attended the public schools.
Began his career in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, where he published "The Phoenix" for a period of two years. He went to Smethport, Pennsylvania, and purchased "The McKean County Journal" and in 1837 changed its name to "The Beacon". He published that for three years before selling it to J.B. Oviatt.
Was elected as Road Commissioner in Smethport, Pennsylvania, in 1848.

Civil war

In 1861, he raised company H for the 58th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment and became its captain. Served with the Union Army from October 1, 1861, until he was forced by severe frostbite to resign on August 21, 1862.

Post bellum

Was chosen as Postmaster of Coryville, Pennsylvania.