Civil War Soldiers Buried In Topeka Kansas.

The Following soldiers came to Topeka to live, and would die here. Not all these men were from Kansas, they came from many different States and fought in many different regiments but they all had one thing in common they chose Topeka as their home and Topeka is better for their choice. These proud men are now at rest at the Topeka Cemetery, Shawnee county.
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Willis Edson.
Born July 19, 1837.
Died May 11, 1911.
Wife, Mary Roberts Edson.
Born October 17, 1844.
Died April 20, 1914..

Willis Edson, Rank Sergeant Company A., Unit 84 IL US INF., Residence MACOMB, MCDONOUGH CO, IL., Age 24., Height 5' 10 ½, Hair BROWN, Eyes GRAY, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation CLERK, Nativity HENDERSONVILLE, KNOX CO, IL., Joined When AUG 11, 1862, Period 3 YRS, Muster In SEP 1, 1862, Muster In Where QUINCY, IL., PROMOTED to second Lieutenant 1863 at the age of 24, was then promoted to Captain in 1865, at the age of 27.
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Willis D. Disbrow.
Born February 15, 1836.
Died June 27, 1900.
Wife Mary S. ( ? ) Disbrow
Born January (?) 1848.
Died October (?) 1915.

Willis D. Disbrow, was of the Kansas 6th., cavalry company I., was Commissary Sergeant, Residence Auburn, Kansas, enlisted in May 16, 1863, muster in on May 26, 1863, Mustered out July 18, 1865, DeVall's Bluff, Ark.
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William Pears.
Born unknown.
Died unknown.

William Pears, was a private of the 63rd. Pennsylvania infantry Co. E., Mustered in September 9, 1861, for three years, Wounded at Petersburg, Va., June 18, 1864; absent at muster out.
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William Hahn.
Born 1842.
Died 1908.
Wife Barbara
Born 1847.
Died 1923.

William Hahn, was a private in the 40th., Ohio infantry Co. F.
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William H. Bradbury.
Born February 17, 1829.
Died November 3, 1900.
Wife Mary (?) Bradbury.
Born unknown.
Died June 27, 1898.

William H. Bradbury, Rank Private Company B., Unit 129 IL., US INF, Residence DWIGHT, LIVINGSTON CO, IL., Age 34., Height 5' 7, Hair LIGHT, Eyes HAZEL, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status MARRIED, Occupation LAWYER, Nativity ENGLAND, Joined When AUG 11, 1862, Joined Where DWIGHT, IL., Period 3 YRS, Muster In SEP 8, 1862, Muster In Where PONTIAC, IL., Muster Out JUN 26, 1865, Muster Out Where NASHVILLE, TN., Remarks ON DETACHED DUTY SINCE JUL 21, 1864.
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William A. Demoss.
Born May 6, 1845.
Died January (?) 1897
Wife Abbagal DeMoss.
Born November 10, 1847
Died February 28, 1900.

William A. Demoss, was a private in the 117th., Indiana infantry Co. B.
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Wetmore Doolittle.
Born Unknown
Died unknown.

Wetmore Doolittle, Rank Private Company B Unit 64 IL., US INF., Residence PRINCETON, BUREAU CO, IL., Age 40., Height 5' 5, Hair BROWN, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Occupation FARMER, Nativity MAINE CO, NY., Joined When FEB 21, 1864, Joined Where PRINCETON, IL., Period 3 YRS., Muster In MAR 20, 1864, Muster In Where CHICAGO, IL., Muster Out JUL 11, 1865, Muster Out Where LOUISVILLE, KY., Remarks ABSENT SICK SINCE APR 10, 1865.
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Walter Griggs.
Born unknown
Died unknown.

Walter Griggs, was a private in the 196th., Ohio infantry Co. C.
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William H. Cowan.
Born unknown
Died unknown.

William H. Cowan, Quartermaster Sergeant 11th Regiment Kansas Volunteers--Cavalry, Non-Commissioned Staff of company E., Residence Topeka, enlisted Sept. 22, '62, mustered in same day, Mustered out August 19, 1865.
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Thomas Johnson.
Born unknown.
Died unknown.

Thomas Johnson, was a private in the 15th., Kansas Cavalry Co. H.
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Thomas J. Anderson.
Born 1839
Died 1912.

Thomas J. Anderson, sergeant of the 5th., Kansas cavalry Co. A., Residence was Circleville, Kansas, enlisted July 16, 1861, mustered in the same day, was Promoted 1st Lieut. and A. D. C. Sept. 1, 1861.
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Thomas E. Depui.
Born 1836.
Died 1913.
Wife Emma B. Depui.
Born 1850.
Died 1936.

Thomas Depui or Depue, was a private in the Regimental Band of the 29th., Pennsylvania infantry, mustered in September 21, 1861, for three years, mustered out by General Order, July 19, 1862.
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Sherman Bodwell.
Born unknown
Died unknown.

Sherman Bodwell, was a First sergeant of the 11th., Kansas cavalry Co. H., Residence Topeka, enlisted August 23, 1862, mustered in September 15, 1862, Promoted 2d Lieutenant January 1, 1865; W. in action December 6, 1862, Cane Hill, Ark. Mustered out with company Sept. 13, 1865.

He was also a Corporal in the 2nd, Kansas infantry Co. A., enlisted May 14, 1861, mustered in June 20, 1861, mustered out with regiment Oct. 31, 1861.
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Samuel Y. High.
Born unknown.
Died unknown.

Samuel Y. High, Rank private, Company A., Unit 76 IL., US INF., Residence MIDDLEPORT, IROQUOIS CO, IL., Age 28., Height 5' 5, Hair LIGHT, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status MARRIED, Occupation CARPENTER, Nativity BURKS CO, PA., Joined When JUL 24, 1862, Joined Where MIDDLEPORT, IL., Period 3 YRS, Muster In AUG 22, 1862, Muster In Where KANKAKEE, IL., Muster Out JUL 22, 1865, Muster Out Where GALVESTON, TX.
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Samuel Hindman.
Born unknown.
Died unknown.

Samuel Hindman, was a Lieutenant of the 19th., Indiana infantry Co. B.
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Samuel Ashmore.
Born unknown
Died unknown.

Samuel Ashmore, was a Asst. Surgeon of the 15th., Kansas cavalry Co. F.
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Ralph Mulvane.
Born unknown.
Died unknown.

Ralph Mulvane, Rank private, Company I., Unit 12 IL., US INF., Age 24., Joined When APR 24, 1861, Joined Where PRINCETON, IL., Period 3 MOS., Muster In MAY 2, 1861, muster In Where SPRINGFIELD, IL., muster Out AUG 1, 1861.
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Martin Anderson.
Born unknown
Died unknown.

Martin Anderson, was a Captain of Co. B., 11th., cavalry, Residence Circleville, Kansas, mustered in August 30, 1862, was Promoted Major November 22, 1863.
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Loring E. Ridgway.
Born unknown.
Died May 12, 1863.

Loring E. Ridgway, private, of the 5th., Kansas cavalry Co. A., Residence Topeka, enlisted July 16, 1861, mustered in the same day, died of consumption Topeka, Kan.
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Lewis Manker.
Born February 2, 1827.
Died February 14, 1911.
Wife Elizabeth.
Born December 30, 1827.
Died March 16, 1905.

Service card.

Lewis Manker
Age: 35.
Date Enrolled: 1861/10/07.
Where Enrolled: Brazil, Indiana.
Regiment: 41.
Company: G.
Notes: Sgt. No discharge date.
Cavalry/ Battery Unit: 2nd Cavalry
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Joseph R. Dutton.
Born 1842.
Died 1901
Wife Mary L. Dutton.
Born 1853.
Died 1912.

Joseph R. Dutton, was a private of Co. B., 86th., Ohio infantry.
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John S. Brown.
Born unknown.
Died unknown.

John S. Brown, was a private of Co. D., of the 1st., Vermont infantry.
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John F. Carter.
Born January 2, 1834.
Died March 3, 1914.

John F. Carter, was a private in the 11th., Kansas cavalry Co. E., Residence Topeka Kansas, enlisted August 30, 1862, mustered in September 13, 1862, Prom. Corp'l; mustered out with Co. Aug. 7, 1865.
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John A. McLaughlin.
Born September 27, 1826.
Died April 15, 1890.

Colonel, 47th Indiana Infantry
He was born in Indianapolis, Ind., September 27, 1826. Served in the Mexican War as Orderly Sergeant, Company D, in the Fourth Indiana Infantry, under Col. A. W. Gorman, who was afterward a member of Congress from Minnesota, and Governor of that State. At the breaking out of the Rebellion, Mr. McLaughlin entered the service as First Lieutenant of Company K, Eleventh Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, in which he served three months in Maryland and Virginia. He then raised a company which constituted a part of the Forty-seventh Regiment Indiana Volunteers.

Was in the battle of New Madrid and other battles, under Gen. Pope. Capt. M. has in his possession the garrison flag captured by his company, which was the first to enter Fort Thompson at its capture. His command made part of the Thirteenth Army Corps, upon its organization, being in Gen. Hover's (First) Division. He took part in the siege of Vicksburg, the Yazoo expedition, the capture of Jackson and other battles under Gen. Grant and was soon afterward transferred to Gen. Banks' command in Louisiana, forming part of the Nineteenth Army Corps, and took part in the various actions of that command on the Tesche and Red rivers under Franklin and Banks. Mr. McLaughlin was promoted to the rank of Major of the Forty-Seventh Regiment in the early part of 1862, and in the following winter was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment, which he commanded most of the time until the winter of 1863-64, when the regiment re-enlisted and went home to Indiana on veteran furlough.

He was then commissioned a Colonel, and went back in command of that regiment to take part in the actions resulting in the surrender of Mobile and Shreveport. On May 16, 1863, on the Champion Hill battlefield, Lt. Col. John McLaughlin, 47th Indiana, began looking for his brother Lt. Henry McLaughlin, 35th Alabama Infantry. When the two met face to face on the blood strewn battlefield, John took his brother prisoner. The incident was reflective of war stories that pitted brother against brother and family against family.
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Jehile T. Wintrode.
Born 1840.
Died 1911.

Jehile T. Wintrode, was a Captain of Co. B., of the 76th., Ohio infantry.
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James Wirts.
Born unknown
Died unknown.

James Wirts, was of Co. I., of the 3rd., Ohio infantry.
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James Smith.
Born 1837.
Died 1914.

James Smith, was the Regimental Quatermaster, of F. & S. of the 7th., cavalry, Residence Leavenworth, Kansas, mustered in January 9, 1865, mustered out with regiment September 29, 1865.
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James M. Dumanel.
Born 1847.
Died 1914.

James M. Dumanel, was of Co. M., of the 5th., Ohio cavalry.
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James E. Greer.
Born September 26, 1840.
Died February 20, 1871.

James E. Greet, was captain of Co. I., of the 11th., cavalry, Residence Topeka Kansas, mustered in August 20, 1864, mustered out with company September 26, 1865.
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Horatio G. White.
Born unknown.
Died unknown.

Horatio G. White, was a private of Co. H., of the 193rd., Ohio infantry.
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Henry Lueas.
Born unknown
Died unknown.

Henry Lueas, was a private of Co. E., of the 56th., United States Colored infantry.
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Henry A. Willis.
Born unknown
Died unknown.

Henry A. Willis, was a Lieutenant, of Co. I., of the 1st., Maine cavalry.
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Henry Odell.
Born unknown.
Died unknown.

Henry Odell, was a Sergeant of Co. K., of the 123rd., United States Colored infantry.
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Hardy P. Streeter.
Born unknown
Died unknown.

Hardy P. Streeter, was a private, Farrier, of Co. H., of the 11th. Kansas cavalry, Residence Topeka Kansas, enlisted May 23, 1864, mustered in same day, mustered out with company Sept. 13, 1865.
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George W. Veale.
Born unknown.
Died Unknown.

George W. Veale, was a Captain of Co. A., of the 6th., Kansas cavalry, Residence Topeka Kansas, mustered in July 21, 1861, promoted Major December 1, 1862, was commission on December 1, 1862, resigned on October 10, 1863.
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George W. Burge.
Born October 5, 1823.
Died May (?) 1899.
Wife Sarah L. Burge.
Born December 5, 1841.
Died March 31, 1915.

George W. Burge, was a Captain of Co. E., of the 27th., Indiana infantry, was later promoted to Major of the 27th.
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George Merrill.
Born 1829.
Died 1905.
Wife Sarah S. Merrill.
Born 1833.
Died 1904.

George Merrill, was the regiment Quarter master, of Co. F. & S., of the 2nd., Missouri cavalry, enlisted October 1. 1861, Age 33., enlisted at Macon Missouri, mustered in same day and place, resigned on March 16, 1864.

William Cutler wrote the following about this gentleman:
MAJOR GEORGE MERRILL, farmer, Section 16, P. O. Topeka; owns 120 acres, fifty-five acres cultivated, and sixty-five acres in meadow and pasture; came to Kansas in the fall of 1868, and settled near Topeka, and located on his present place in 1879. Was Receiver in the United States Land Office in Topeka, from April, 1871, until April, 1875, and has been a member of the School Board continuously since coming to Kansas. Entered the army in September, 1862, as First Lieutenant of Company G, Second Missouri Cavalry, better known as Merrill's Horse, commanded by his brother Lewis Merrill, an officer in the Regular Army.

He was on detached service continuously, acting as a Provost Marshal and Judge Advocate of the Northeast District of Missouri, with brevet rank of Major. After eighteen months' service he resigned, and went to his home in Pennsylvania. He was born in Pennsylvania August 10, 1829; moved to Iowa in 1867, and from thence to Kansas. He was married January 23, 1856, to Miss Sarah S. Hilbish. They have five children living - James, Calvin, Katherine, Paul and Emily; and four dead - Mary, Edward, Lillie, and George. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church.
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George Doane.
Born unknown.
Died unknown.

George Doane, was of the 2nd., Kansas State Militia Co. E.
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George D. Moore.
Born 1842.
Died 1924.
Wife Nettie M. Moore.
Born 1843.
Died 1931.
Lucy L. Daughter
Born 1869.
Died 1908.

George D. Moore, Rank private, Company D., Unit 7 IL., U. S. CAV., Residence ABINGDON, KNOX CO, IL., Joined When JUL 25, 1862, muster Out JUL 12, 1865, muster Out Where DECATUR, AL.
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Francis I. Campbell.
Born April 22, 1820.
Died March 3, 1887.

Francis I. Campbell, was a private of Co. H., 11th., Kansas infantry, Residence Topeka Kansas, enlister August 19, 1862, mustered in September 15, 1862, Disc. for dis. September 25, 1864, Paola, Kan.
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Elbridge W. Ray.
Born unknown.
Died unknown.

Elbridge W. Ray, was Sergeant of Co. G., of the 12th., Kansas infantry, Residence Mansfield Kansas, enlisted August 30, 1862, mustered in September 30, 1862, mustered out with reg. June 30, 1865.
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William A. Demoss.
Born unknown.
Died unknown.

William A. Demoss, was a private of Co. B., of the 117th., Indiana infantry.
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Dandridge E. Kelsey.
Born 1818.
Died 1904.

Dandridge E. Kelsey, was a Captain of Co. B., of the 83ed., Indiana infantry.
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Charles B. Whitson.
Born February 27, 1837.
Died March 9, 1905.
Wife Amanda A. Whitson.
Born October 12, 1839.
Died May 14, 1925.

Charles B. Whitson., Rank 2 Lieutenant, Company H., Unit 51 IL., U. S. INF., Residence PORT BYRON, ROCK ISLAND CO, IL., Age 25., Height 5' 7 ¾, Hair LIGHT, Eyes GRAY, Complexion LIGHT Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation MASON, Nativity SOMERSET, PA., Joined When JAN 5, 1862 Joined Where PORT BYRON, IL., Period 3 YRS., Muster In FEB 25, 1862, Muster In Where IN THE FIELD, later became captain of this regiment was to resign on March 18, 1863.
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Benjamin F. Van Horn.
Born unknown.
Died unknown.

Benjamin F. Van Horn, was a Captain of Co. I., of the 79th., United Stares Colored infantry.
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Andrew Watson.
Born unknown.
Died unknown.

Andrew Watson, was a private of Co. B., of the 27th., Michigan infantry, home Marquette Michigan, Age 35.
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Andrew J. Wise.
Born unknown.
Died unknown.

Andrew J. Wise, was a private of Co. I., of the 11th., Indiana infantry.
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Andrew Gregg.
Born unknown.
Died unknown.

Andrew Gregg, was a Corporal, of Co. G., of the 79th., United States Colored infantry.
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Charles L. Stone.
Born August 14, 1846.
Died November 25, 1914.
Wife Laura M. Stone.
Born March 19, 1848.
Died September 14, 1917.

Co. G, 33rd MO. Infantry
The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, Nov. 26, 1914
Died: Nov. 25, 1914

C. L. Stone, 69 years old, died last night at his home at 1935 Lane street. He is survived by his wife and seven children, two brothers and two sisters, whose names are: Mrs. Alice Morgan, Ft. Worth, Tex.; Mrs. Iva Ungles, Des Moines, Ia.; Mrs. Cora Cooper, P. A. Stone, A. C. Stone, O. L. Stone and C. L. Stone of Topeka. His brothers were D. S. Stone, McAlester, Okla.; G. M. Stone, Weir, Kan. Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, Kansas City, and Mrs. Tillie Wolford, Bushville, Neb., were sisters. Mr. Stone was a member of Lincoln Post, G. A. R. having served with Co. G, Thirty-third Missouri volunteers. He came to Kansas in 1886.
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A gentleman had this to say about his wife’s ancestor:

My wife's great grandfather is in the Topeka, Cemetery. Taller stone close to center right next to road. Grave is actually under the road. Jonas Barrett -- Co. F., 17th N. Y. Inf., Band, Music. 2nd Class.