Official Color Bearers & Color Guards Records.

I have just found my Civil War Index that got missed laid for over a year ago, some of the names I may have poster on other pages at this site? But just in case you may have missed a name I will repost some of the names again. They will be under two titles, if you missed a name the first time maybe you’ll found it this time?

Official Color Bearers & Color Guards Records.

1. J. R. McNutt, ( Color Bearer ) 32nd. Tennessee-( Stewarts Division-Browns Brigade. ) In the National Park Service Index’s-?
Battle of the Chickamauga.
Service: Special mention for his gallantry at the battle of the Chickamauga Sept. 19 & 20 1863.

2. J. W. Wallace, ( James W. ) 23rd. Tennessee infantry Co. B. (color bearer ) ( Newman's battalion Stewarts Division-Browns Brigade )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes.
Service: Battle of the Chickamauga.

3. John McFarland, ( color bearer ) of the Fifteenth Tennessee Regiment At the battle of the Chickamauga Sept. 19 & 20 1863. Stewarts Division-Bate’s Brigade. In the National Park Service Index’s-?
Service: Signalized himself by distinguished courage. He preceded his regiment in the action 15 or 20 feet, exhorting his fellow soldiers to stand by his colors. His enthusiasm was unbounded. He would not relinquish his colors for any promotion.

4. J. B. Moore ( John B. ) Eighteenth Alabama Regiment Co. G. ( color bearer ) At the battle of the Chickamauga Sept. 19 & 20 1863. Stewarts Division-Clayton’s Brigade. In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes.

5. J. W. Tillinghast ( Joseph W. ) Thirty-sixth Alabama.(Color Bearer ) At the battle of the Chickamauga Sept. 19 & 20 1863. Stewarts Division-Clayton’s Brigade. In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes.
Service: Joseph W. Tillinghast, itshttp://www.archives.state.al.us/referenc/flags/057058.html. After the surrender of the troops, Tillinghast crept back during the night, took the flag from its staff, and wrapped it around himself covering it with his clothes. The flag remained in the family until his son’s widow arranged for it to be delivered to the Alabama Archives on May 28, 1957.

6. A. Simas Sergt, Tenth Texas Cavalry ( flag-bearer ) under (Colonel [Matthew F.] Lock), . In the National Park Service Index’s-?
Battle of Murfreesboro.
Service: Seeing in one of the charges a Federal flag-bearer with his flag waving his regiment forward, Simas sprang forward and seized the Federal flag, when both fell dead waving their banners with their last breath.

7. James T. McGee, Tenth Texas Cavalry Co. C. ( flag-bearer ) under (Colonel [Matthew F.] Lock), . In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of Murfreesboro.
Service: The only man left of the color-guard, seized our colors, but for a moment, when another of our noblest and bravest men fell to rise no more.

8. H. W. Hamblen, Second Regiment Arkansas mounted Rifles, .(Color Bearer ) Co. B. ( Galla Ranger’s ) In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of Murfreesboro.
Service: Gallantly bore his flag until shot down.
Service record: HAMBLEN, H.W. Pvt - Enl 18 Oct 1861 at a camp near Pineville, MO. Wounded severely in thigh and captured 31 Dec 1862 at Murfreesboro, TN and died of G.S.W. 29 Jan 1863.

9. J. W. Piles ( Jonas W. ) Second Regiment Arkansas mounted Rifles Co. A., .(Color guard ) Booneville Rifles. In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of Murfreesboro.
Service: The flag shot down. he immediately seized them and bore them gallantly the remainder of the day.
Service record: PYLES, JONAS W. Color Bearer - Age 25. Enl 18 Jul 1861 in Co A at a camp near Bentonville, AR. Medal of Honor 3 Oct 1863 for battle at Murfreesboro, TN.

10. James A. Soper, Eighteenth Tennessee Regiment Co. K. ( BROWN'S BRIGADE ) Color Bearer.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of Murfreesboro.
Service: Being and acting color bearer, who, when the brigade was compelled to fall back before a most destructive cross-fire of artillery and musketry, continued to advance, and waved the colors, calling upon his regiment to come on, and did not retire until ordered to do so by his commanding officer.
Service record: Sumner county-Pension Application, Was made Corporal. From Sumner County. Paroled in 1865.

11. George W. Jones, Twetny-sixth Tennessee Regiment Co. D. or K. error was made here he was a ( Drummer ) not a color bearer.
Battle of Chickamauga
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes

12. J. W. Wallace ( James W. ) 23rd Tennessee Battalion, infantry Co. b. color bearer, ( Tazewell W. Newman Battalion )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of Chickamauga
Service:?

13. Archibald Nimmo, 91st. Pennsylvania regiment F & S, Co. C. & K. ( color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of Petersburg
Service A., Conspicuous gallantry in carrying the colors in the two charges made on the enemy's works in front of Petersburg on the 18th of June, 1864, in the latter of which he was wounded but kept waving them defiantly in the face of the enemy, carried them safely through under a heavy fire.
Service record B., Sergeant, into service December 2, 1861, Transferred from Company K, December 2, 1861; wounded at Petersburg, Va, June 18, 1864; promoted to Quarter Master Sergeant; Vet.

14.Edward Camble, 91st. Pennsylvania regiment, Co. B. ( color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-?
Battle of Petersburg
Service: Conspicuous gallantry in carrying the colors in the two charges made on the enemy's works in front of Petersburg on the 18th of June, 1864, in the latter of which he was wounded but kept waving them defiantly in the face of the enemy, carried them safely through under a heavy fire.
Service record: Sergeant, into service November 22, 1861, Wounded at Petersburg, Va., June 18, 1864; discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, January 25, 1865; Vet.

15. Jonathan [William H.] Wild, One hundred and eighteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers Co. C.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: entitled to a medal of honor for conspicuous gallantry. At the capture of Fort McRae, September 30, 1864, he was color-bearer, and was the first to plant the national colors on the rebel works. His conduct also in the engagement of the evening at Pegram's farm was particularly meritorious and a bright example to his comrades of the regiment. He was here mortally wounded. I respectfully request that a medal be presented in his name, so that his bereaved family may possess a memento of the gallantry of a brave soldier who has given his life to his country.

16. Alfred B. Hilton, Fourth regiment U. S. Colored Troops, Co. H.( color Sergeant )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: the bearer of the national corps, when the color-sergeant with the regimental standard fell beside him, seized the standard, and struggled forward with both colors, until disabled by a severe wound at the enemy's inner line of abatis, and when on the ground he showed that his thoughts were oft the colors and not for himself. He has a special medal for gallantry, and will have his warrant as first sergeant.
* Awarded a Medal of Honor.

17. Charles Veal, Fourth U. S. regiment Colored Troops, Co.D. ( color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: after two bearers of the regimental color had been shot down, seized it close to the enemy's works and bore it through the remainder of the action. He has a medal for gallantry, and will have the warrant of color-sergeant.
* Awarded a Medal of Honor.

18. Joseph E. Warner, ( Joseph A. Warner ) Fourteenth Ohio regiment, Co. A. ( Color Bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: He was among the first of his regiment to reach the enemy's second line of works, and was shot down while planting the colors on the top of them.

19. John Beely, Fourteenth Ohio regiment, Co. H. ( color Guard )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: After a bearer was shot down he immediately lifted the colors and was severely wounded whilst doing so.

20. John S. Snook, Fourteenth Ohio infantry, Co. G. ( color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: After a bearer was shot down he took them and raised them and held them till the contest was over.

21. Joseph H. Benner, Seventy-fourth Indiana, Co. G. ( color bearer and guard )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: Was killed in advance of the lines whilst urging his comrades forward, and whose last words were, "Boys, follow me."

22. J. H. Lawrence ( Jacob H. ) Virginia, Fourth Regiment Infantry, Co. B.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
BATTLE OF LOCUST HILL.
Service: Other companies declined to select. Sergeant Lawrence, color-bearer, was selected upon recommendation of regimental commander.
BATTLE OF LOCUST HILL.
Service: He was severely wounded through both legs while gallantry bearing the colors of the regiment against the foe.

23. Washington Grimm, Sergt. Virginia, Fifth Regiment, Infantry ( color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-?
BATTLE OF PAYNE'S FARM.
Service: In the engagement of Payne's Farm, November 27, 1863 Sergt. W. Grimm is mentioned for behaving with marked gallantry on this occasion.

24. William N. Cameron, Twenty-fifth Tennessee Regiment, Co. A. ( color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: In the last fight he advanced in front of his regiment so far that when it fell back he was unable to follow, and was captured. He tore the colors from the staff, concealed them upon his person, and made his escape from Bowling Green, bringing with him the flag of the Twenty-fifth Tennessee Regiment.
Service Record: Company: A
Rank: 2 Lieutenant
Enrolled: July 25, 1861
Where: Tullahoma
Age: 19
Remarks: Elected 5th Sergeant Sept 28, 1861, Killed or captured at Murfreesboro Dec 31, 1862, Promoted to 2 Lt. Apr 17, 1863, Prisoner of War: May 16, 1864 at Drury's Bluff, Sent to Ft. Pulaski, GA, Transferred to Ft. Delaware, MD Aug 20, 1864.

25. Felix E. Lipe Thirteenth Arkansas infantry, Color Bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: Wounded.
Service record: LIPE, F.E. - SGT - Madison, AR Color bearer. KIA Chickamauga 19 Sep 1863.

26. Henry Naber, Two hundred and fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers, Co. C. Color Bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: Gallantry, carrying the regimental colors in the charge at the retaking of Fort Stedman March 25, 1865, and in the assault on the enemy's lines in front of Fort Sedgwick April 2, 1865, when he was wounded.
Service record: Sergeant, Into service August 26, 1864, Wounded at Petersburg, Virginia, April 2, 1865; promoted from private, May 11, 1865; absent, sick, at muster out.

27. William R. Moore, Two hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, Company D. color-bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: gallantry before Petersburg April 2. This soldier was in the advance in the assault upon the works, carried the colors through the entire engagement, and was the second man to unfurl the Federal flag over the city of Petersburg.
Service record: 1st Sergeant, into service September 5, 1864, Com. 2nd Lt. April 13, 1865; promoted from Sergeant March 17, 1865; mustered out with Company June 2, 1865

28. Peter J. Keck, 115TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, Sergt. Co. E. ( color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle for Fort Fisher.
Service: Peter J. Keck, color bearer, was one of the first to reach the enemy's works and planting the colors on the first traverse, and it seemed as a matter of strife between him and the brave color bearer of the Thirteenth Indiana Volunteers, as they clambered side by side the other traverses and planted their respective flags. Sergeant Keck was wounded in the early part of the engagement, but he remained until the fort was surrendered. He
has been complimented on several occasions by commanding officers during the campaigns of Florida, and of the Army of the James, for bravery and good conduct while engaged with the enemy. He has been wounded twice during the war.
Biographical Notes:
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29. Alonzo Van Evera, Corpl. 115TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, ( Color Guard )
In the National Park Service Index’s-?
Battle for Fort Fisher.
Service: He was one of the color guard, Who distinguished himself for bravery by climbing the works and bringing away the rebel colors that were near one of the guns of the fort.

30. John Bodwell, Sergeant, Seventy-first Ohio Infantry, Co. G. ( Color Bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: The abatis was very heavy, but was able to burst through and plant our colors first on the works, the color-bearer [Sergeant Bodwell] being wounded in the attempt.

31. Edward Heller, Sergeant, One hundred and fifty-first New York infantry Co. E. ( Color Bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY CAMPAIGN.
Service: The general complimenting Sergeant Edward Heller, color bearer for his bravery, which compliment was most richly deserved
Engagement at Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864.
Service: He acted with great coolness and bravery this day; but the bravery of the color-sergeant, Edward Heller, and the whole color guard are especially to be commended. When the line broke out upon the pike the colors of the One hundred and fifty-first were ahead of all others.

32. William Troy Mahoney, Tenth Vermont Volunteers-Sergt, color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Engagement at Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864.
Service: Was the first man to reach the guns, and mounted one of them, waving his colors for his comrades to join-him. I regret to announce that this brave soldier was afterward
killed.
Enlisted at 28 years, No enlistment date.

33. William Graul, Corpl, One hundred and eighty-eighth Pennsylvania, Co I. ( color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: First planting the colors of the State of Pennsylvania on the Infantry fortifications at Fort Harrison, near Richmond
Service record: Rank and organization: Corporal, Company I, 188th Pennsylvania Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Harrison, Va., 29 September 1864. Entered service at: Reading, Pa. Birth: Reading, Pa. Date of issue: 6 April 1865. * Awarded a Medal of Honor.

34. Charles Blucher, Corpl., One hundred and eighty-eighth Pennsylvania Company H (color-bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: planted the first national colors on the fortifications in the charge of September 29., and will have the warrant of a sergeant. * Awarded a Medal of Honor.

35. Harmon Van Vleck, Corpl. One hundred and forty-eighth New York Infantry Co. A. (color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
The Richmond Campaign.
Service: Crawling on his hands and knees backward, and dragging the colors after him under a most terrific fire.

36. William M. Murray, Sergt., Fifty-second Georgia Regiment, Co. H. (color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN
Service: who remained on the field with his colors striving to rally any troops that might have become disorganized, irrespective of command, acting with the utmost coolness and gallantry after his brigade had retired. His conduct was such as to elicit praise from all.

37. Theodore F. Fisher, Sergt, Thirty-second Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, (color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN
Service: When the regiment was formed in the open field to receive an attack of the enemy, who were approaching three lines deep, Sergeant Fisher moved out in front of the line of his regiment waving his colors defiantly in the face of the advancing foe, and kept his colors steadily in advance of the regiment throughout the close and bloody contest and encouraging the men by voice and example.

38. D. W. Welch, ( Daniel W. ) Corpl, 126TH REGIMENT OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, Co. C. (color bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of the Monocacy.
Service: Killed while gallantly standing by his colors in line of battle.

39. J. J. Bricker, ( John J. ) Sergt, 126TH REGIMENT OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, Co. H. ( Color Bearer )
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of the Monocacy.
Service: Captured while gallantly standing by his colors in line of battle.

40. Abram Colgrove, ( Colegrove ) Sergt, 126TH REGIMENT OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, Company K-color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of the Monocacy.
Service: Wounded while gallantly standing by his colors in line of battle.

41. H. P. Foster, ( Henry P. ) Private , Twenty-seventh Regiment South Carolina Volunteers, Co. D, of color guard
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
SOUTH SIDE OF THE JAMES.
Service:He was mentioned for gallant conduct by regimental commanders.

42. J. H. Outzs, Sergt., Seventh Battalion South Carolina Volunteers, Co. H, color-bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
SOUTH SIDE OF THE JAMES.
Service: He was killed.

43. Thomas H. Simington, ( T. H. ) Sergt., Seventh New Hampshire infantry, Co. B-color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Engagement at Olustee.
Service: Obeyed every word or signal, and sometimes faced the enemy alone. Though wounded, he carried the colors to the end of the battle.

44. Richard Beetle, Corpl Fortieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry Co. D-color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE CHATTANOOGA-RINGGOLD CAMPAIGN.
Service: Who were killed on the enemy's works while urging the men forward.
Service: who so nobly carried the colors through the charge, was killed.

45. John Frain, Sergt., Georgia Forty-seventh Regiment Co. A. color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA.
Service:----

46. . R. H. Lindsey, Sergt., Kentucky Fourth Regiment, mounted Infantry Co. D. (Color bearer)
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service:----

47. B. B. Hall, ( Bedford ) Sergt., 2nd Arkansas, regiment, infantry, Co. G. (Color bearer)
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA.
Service:----
Service record: HALL, BEDFORD Pvt - Age 20. Enl 10 Jun 1861 at Helena, AR. Color Sgt. Died 23 Sep 1863 from wounds received at Chickamauga, GA 20 Sep 1863. Honor Roll 10 Aug 1864.

48. J. N. Baker, ( Jacob H. ) Sergt., 15th Arkansas ( Josey’s ) infantry (Color bearer)
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Missionary Ridge
Service:----
Service record: BAKER, JACOB N. Sgt - Wounded 25 Nov 1863 at Missionary Ridge. Died 4 Jan (1864) at Institute Hospital, Atlanta, GA.

49. George Moody, Sergt., Alabama Twenty-fourth Regiment Infantry, Co. D. (Color bearer)
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service:----

50. Joel B. Freeman, Sergt., Alabama Fifty-eighth Regiment Infantry Co. A. (Color bearer)
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service:----

51. Charles Ballare, Twenty-fourth Michigan, color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-?
McPherson's woods
Service: Second color-bearer that was killed here.
Service record: Although he was in the 24th. he could not be found on any of the regiment rosters A- K., He was under: Colonel Henry A. Morrow, Twenty-fourth Michigan Infantry, First Brigade.

52. Augustus Ernest, Twenty-fourth Michigan Co. K., (Color bearer)
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
McPherson's woods
Service: Third color-bearer, was killed on the line.
Service record: Home-Brownstown Age: 18, No enlistment dates.

53. Andrew Wagner, Corpl., Twenty-fourth Michigan, Co. F., (Color bearer)
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
McPherson's woods
Service: One of the color guard, took the colors, and was ordered by me to plant them in a position to which I designed to rally the men. He was wounded in the breast and left on the field.
Service record: Home, Detroit, Age 39, No enlistment dates.

54. [George C.] Beardsly, Sergeant, 141ST Regiment PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS, (Color bearer)
In the National Park Service Index’s-? as George E.
THE CHANCELLORSVILLE CAMPAIGN
Service: The color-bearer, deserves particular mention for the pertinacity with which he clung to his colors, though severely wounded, and deserve the highest praise in standing under one of the most severe fires under which men could be placed.
* Note: In the Official Records its ( George C. ), In the National Park Service index’s its ( George E. )

55. Cuthbert Ferrell, Tennessee Twenty-fourth Regiment Infantry, Co. F, color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes as C. Ferrell
Service:----

56. M. C. Hooks, Sergt., Ninth Tennessee Regiment infantry, Co. E. color-bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes as C. Ferrell
Battles on Stone's River, in front of Murfreesborough:
Service: gallantly advanced 8 or 10 paces to the front, displaying his colors and holding himself and the flag of his country erect; remained ten minutes in a place so conspicuous as to be plainly seen, and fully to test from whom their brigade was suffering so severely.

57. Owen L. Shaw, FORTY-FOURTH INDIANA VOLUNTEERS, Co. C. color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battles on Stone's River, in front of Murfreesborough:
Service; Acted with distinguished bravery

58. Benjamin Snellinger, Eighty-sixth Indiana, infantry, color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-?
Battles on Stone's River, in front of Murfreesborough:
Service: He was shot down mortally wounded in the fight of the first day.

59. Nathan Coffenberry, ( Nathan L. ) Eighty-sixth Indiana infantry, Co. C. color bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battles on Stone's River, in front of Murfreesborough:
Service; He was the first to be shot down instantly, in the fight of the first day.

60. Solomon M. Minzi, NINETY-SIXTH REGIMENT PENNSYLVANIA VOLS, Company C, color-bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-?
Battles of Crampton's Pass and Antietam.
Service: killed with the colors in his hands.

They also carried the flag

This list of men also carried the flag after the regiment color bearers were down some will find glory others will meet the same fate of those fallen before them.

1. James W. Clark, Private, 32nd. Texas cavalry, Crump’s Battalion mounted volunteers Co. G.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battles on Stone's River.
Service: carried the flag in the first charge, during which he was killed.

2. L. De Board, Lieut., ( Regiment ? ) Company F
In the National Park Service Index’s-?
Battles on Stone's River.
Service: After the Color bearer was down he took them and bore them the remainder of the engagement.

3. J. C. Davis, Sergt., ( Regiment ? ) Co. A.
In the National Park Service Index’s-?
Battles on Stone's River.
Service: After a color-bearer of the Fourth Arkansas Battalion, had his arm paralyzed by a short striking the staff, and the flag fell to the ground. Davis immediately snatched the colors and bore them until reclaimed

4. John Armstrong, Lieutenant, 4th. Arkansas regiment infantry, Co. D.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battles on Stone's River.
Service: After a Color-bearer was wounded he then took the colors and fell, mortally wounded. * Note: He did not die.
Service Record: ARMSTRONG, JOHN 2Lt Jr
Enl 17Aug1861 at a camp near Mt Vernon, MO. Age 34. Wounded 31Dec1862 at Murfreesboro, TN. Captured and sent to MP at Ft Delaware, DE then to City Point, VA for exchange 29Apr1863.

5. G. D. Goodner, ( Gilford D. ) Lieutenant, 4th. regiment infantry, Co. F.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battles on Stone's River.
Service: After the color bearer fell, mortally wounded he took them, but was soon wounded.
Service Record: GOODNER, GILFORD D. 2Lt
Enl 17Aug1861 at a camp near Mt Vernon, MO. Furloughed to Montgomery Co, AR 5Oct1861-1Mar1862. Wounded 31Dec1862 at Murfreesboro, TN. Resigned 1Aug1863.

6. [John W.] Lavender, Lieutenant, 4th. regiment infantry, Co. F.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battles on Stone's River.
Service: After a color bearer was wounded he took and bore the colors the remainder of the day.
Service Record: LAVENDER, JOHN W. Cpt
Enl 17Aug1861 at a camp near Mt Vernon, MO.Signed as commanding the company 30Jun1862. Captured 15Nov1864 near Nashville, TN and sent to MP at Johnson's Island, OH. Released 16Jun1865. Age 27, ht 5' 10",eyes gray, hair lt, complx fair, residence: Madison, AR.

7. Franklin Wolfinger, sergeant, 91 Pennsylvania infantry, Co. H.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: He took the colors after the color bearers were wounded and, waving them defiantly in the face of the enemy, carried them safely through under a heavy fire.

8. Levi A. Smith, Private, 200th. Pennsylvania Volunteers, Co E.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE APPOMATTOX CAMPAIGN.
Service: For conspicuous bravery in the affair of Stedman. After the color-sergeant had been shot down this soldier volunteered to carry the colors, which he did gallantly through the action.
Service: deserves particular mention. After the color bearer had been shot down I grasped the colors and called for some one to take them, this boy sprang forward and asked me to permit him to carry the flag, which he did throughout the action.
Service Record: Into service August 24, 1864, can not be accounted for.

9. Eldridge Stiles, Official Color Bearer, 209th, Pennsylvania Volunteers, Co C.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE APPOMATTOX CAMPAIGN.
Service: For conspicuous bravery and gallant conduct during the affair of Fort Stedman March 25, 1865.
Service Record: Sergeant, into service September 1, 1864, Mustered out with Company, May 31, 1865.

10. Edward J. Humphreys, Official Color Bearer, 209th, Pennsylvania Volunteers, Co C.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE APPOMATTOX CAMPAIGN.
Service: for conspicuous bravery and gallant conduct during the affair of Fort Stedman March 25, 1865.
Service Record: Sergeant, into service September 1, 1864, Mustered out with Company, May 31, 1865.

11. N. H. Edgerton, ( Nathan H. ) Lieutenant, adjutant Sixth, regiment U. S. Colored Troops
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: When the color bearer was shot down, seized the colors an carried them forward, even after his own hand was pierced by a bullet which severed the flag-staff. He is promoted to the rank of captain.

12. C. Mattix, ( Clifton ) Private, 5th. Arkansas infantry, Co. F.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: This soldier was too badly wounded to carry his gun. He asked to be allowed to carry the colors, and did so through the rest of the day.
Service Record: Enl 12Jun1862 at Wittsburg, AR. Reenlisted for the war 24Jan1864. Absent 31Aug1864 wounded.

13. George B. Ordway, Sergt., Second Vermont, infantry, Volunteers, Co. E., Official Color Bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE APPOMATTOX CAMPAIGN.
Service: for being the first to place his colors on a battery in the enemy's works on the morning of April 2.

14. J. E. Johnson, Corpl., Third Vermont Volunteers, Co. E
In the National Park Service Index’s-?
THE APPOMATTOX CAMPAIGN.
Service: Who seized the colors of the regiment after the color bearer had been shot down and though wounded himself, bore them at the head of the regiment the entire day.

15. Peter Begor, 6th. Vermont infantry Volunteers, Co. A.
In the National Park Service Index’s-yes
THE APPOMATTOX CAMPAIGN.
Service: He planted the colors of the Sixth Vermont on the enemy's works the moment a foot-hold was gained there, and for carrying the colors to the extreme front the entire day.
Service Record: Begor, Peter, 23, 2nd Lieutenant, 6th Vermont Infantry, enl 10/2/61, m/i Infantry, 10/4/61 (10/15/61), resgd 10/21/62.

16. Orris Pier, 6th. Vermont infantry Volunteers, Co.
In the National Park Service Index’s-yes
THE APPOMATTOX CAMPAIGN.
Service: He planted the colors of the Sixth Vermont on the enemy's works the moment a foot-hold was gained there, and for carrying the colors to the extreme front the entire day.

17. H. C. Shaw, Lieutenant, Dorough’s Batt’n Georgia cavalry Co. K.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: He carried the colors forward, and when in the act of planting them on the works was killed, his body falling in the trench, the colors falling in the works.

18.James Love, Corpl. 126th Ohio regiment Co. H.
In the National Park Service Index’s-yes
Battle of Monocacy.
Service: Seeing the color bearer of another regiment fall, seized the colors and waved them defiantly two or three times, but was shot down seriously wounded and has since died.

19. P. S. Gilder, Sergt., 40th. Alabama infantry, Co. E. Official Color Bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-yes
THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN.
Service: During the heaviest firing my color bearer, Gilder, was killed several paces in front of the command.
Service Record: Enlistment Choctaw county, by Captain Marsh, 4th. Sergeant.

20. J. Rider, (John Rider ) Corpl., 40th. Ohio infantry, Co. C.
In the National Park Service Index’s-yes
Service: For seizing the colors when they were shot down, and gallantly bearing them during the battle.
Service Record: Rider, John En. September 3d,1861. After the death of Richard Beetle, carried the flag at battle of Lookout Mountain. V.E. December 28th,1863. Wounded near Dallas, Ga., May 31st,1864. Transferred to Fifty- first O.V.V. Promoted to sergeant, July 20th,1865. Mustered out October

21. A. D. Norris, ( Archibald D. ) Captain, 7th. Tennessee infantry Co. K
In the National Park Service Index’s-yes
THE GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN
Service: After the Seventh Tennessee lost 3 color-bearers, the last of whom was at the enemy's works, the flag was saved by Captain Norris tearing it away from the staff and bringing it out beneath his coat.

22. William Kelly, Private, 24 Michigan Infantry, Co. E.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: “ I now took the flag from the ground, where it had fallen, and was rallying the remnant of my regiment, when Private Kelly, of Company E, took the colors from my hands, remarking, as he did so,” "The colonel of the Twenty-fourth shall never carry the flag while I am alive. " He was killed instantly.
Service Record: Home Detroit, Age 22.

23. Lilburn A. Spaulding, ( Filburn) ( Spalding ), Private, 24 Michigan Infantry, Co. K.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: seized the colors and bore them for a time.
Service Record: Home Livonia, Age 19.

24. W. M. ( William ) Wadsworth, 16th. Mississippi infantry Co. A. Official Color Corporal.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE CHANCELLORSVILLE CAMPAIGN.
Service: The color-bearer was severely wounded, and the flag-staff shot in two near the colors, a short time after we got into the enemy's trenches. The colors were then passed to Color Corporal Wadsworth, who was shortly afterward wounded in the leg.

25. W. J. Sweeny, ( William ) ( Sweeney ) Corporal, 16th. Mississippi infantry Co. K.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE CHANCELLORSVILLE CAMPAIGN.
Service: Sweeny, who came to me as we were following the enemy and reported that he had the colors safe. Soon after this the enemy opened on us with a destructive fire of grape, when Corporal Sweeney was wounded and borne to the rear, taking the colors with him. He has since been sent to Richmond, and I am unable at present to state what became of the colors.

26. M. V. Hawes, ( Martin Van Buren Hawes ) Thirty-first Georgia infantry Co. E.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: after two of the color-bearers had been shot down, took the colors and carried them with his regiment, leading the way in the charge
Service Record: Musician May 1, 1862. Captured at Fredericksburg, Va. Dec. 13, 1862. Exchanged. Appointed Color-Bearer. Captured at South Mountain, Md. July 4, 1863. Paroled at Fort McHenry, Md. Feb. 1865. Received at Boulware & Cox's Wharves, James River, Va. for exchange, Mar. 10-12, 1865. No later record.
27. Thomas B. Tanner, Corpl., 4th. Rhode Island infantry Vol. Co. G.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: As the enemy showed the national flag (the corn concealing their uniform), and as our troops had been seen in advance on our right, moving diagonally across our front, the order to cease firing was given, and a volunteer officer to go forward to ascertain who was in our front was called for. Lieutenant George E. Curtis and George H. Watts immediately stepped forward, and placing themselves one on each side of the color bearer (Corporal Tanner, Company G), carried the flag up the hill within 20 feet of the rebels, when the enemy fired tired, killing the corporal.

28. J. A. Going ( James A. ) Corpl., Forty-second Alabama, infantry Vol. Co. D, Official Color Bearer.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: He was color-bearer, and though once shot down he gallantly bore the flag through the fight on the 4th.

29. Charles W. Hoyt, Sergeant, 12th, New Hampshire infantry, Co. G., Official Color
Bearer.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: was wounded and fell with the standard, he being the last when the regiment fell back, With his flag he crawled some distance, but finally, exhausted, could go no farther.

30. Isaac B. Conrad, Corpl, 8th. Maryland Vol., Co. D.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of Laurel Hill.
Service: As an enlisted man he is worthy of receiving a medal of honor for conspicuous gallantry. Besides continued meritorious coduct during the campaign, I beg leave to state that in the charge on Laurel Hill May 8, 1864, when the regimental colors were shot twice to the ground by wounding or killing the color-bearer and every one of the color guard and Captain James Bride was killed with the colors in his hand, this young man, then a private not yet twenty years old, jumped out of the ranks, seized the flag from the ground, held it in the front rank to the end of the charge and ever since carried it nobly through all engagements the regiment has been in.

31. John E. Cram, Second Lieutenant, Eleventh New Hampshire infantry Vol. Co. B.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle of Spotsylvania Court-House
Service: Distinguished himself by seizing and securing the colors of his own regiment under a heavy fire after both color-bearers had been severely wounded and disabled, and was himself severely wounded while carrying them to the rear. He has not yet recovered.

32. James Jarvis, Sergt., Thirty-ninth New Jersey Volunteers Co. I, Official Color Sergt.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
THE APPOMATTOX CAMPAIGN.
Service: Who when asked by an officer attempting to rally the men to give him to colors replied that he stood by those colors, and was afterward wounded.

33. Henry E. Badger, Sergt., Sixth New Hampshire Veteran Volunteers Co. E, Official Color Sergt.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Petersburg, Va.,
Service: For coolness and gallantry in first entering a rebel fort and planting the Stars and Stripes on one of its guns on the 2nd of April 1865, before Petersburg, Va., also for soldierly conduct throughout his service.

34. James O. Smith, Sergt., Sixth New Hampshire Veteran Volunteers Co. A.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Petersburg, Va.,
Service: for gallantry during the charge on the rebel fortified line and forts before Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865, also for bravery as color-bearer of regiment.

35. George W. Otterson, Sixth New Hampshire Veteran Volunteers, Co. G., Official Color Corpl.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Petersburg, Va.,
Service: For gallant conduct during the charge on the enemy's works before Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1864, where he was wounded.

36. Warren Boothby, Sergt., Thirty-first Maine Volunteers, Co. I.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Petersburg, Va.,
Service: For brave and gallant conduct in the engagement of April 2, 1865, before Petersburg, Va. During the action he seized the colors and, amid a shower of shot and shell, planted them upon the rebel works and stood by them until the action was ended. Whenever the men wavered he would grasp the colors, wave them in the face of the enemy, and call on the men to stand by him. By his brave example and words of encouragement he contributed all possible for one in his position to do toward the success of the day.

37. Samuel Gearing, Sergt., One hundred and twenty-sixth Ohio, Co. I., Official Color Bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: Behaved with gallantry during the engagement of the 2nd instant, and were among the first to plant the colors on the enemy's fortifications.

38. Philip Kline, Sergt., One hundred and twenty-sixth Ohio, Co. G., Official Color Bearer
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Service: Behaved with gallantry during the engagement of the 2nd instant, and were among the first to plant the colors on the enemy's fortifications.

39. Richard Netz, Private, One hundred and twenty-sixth Ohio Co. F.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle at Sailor's Creek
Service: He carried the brigade colors at the head of the troops in the attack at Sailor's Creek, on the 6th instant. I take great pleasure in recommending him for rewards.

40. Ira F. Varney, Corpl., One hundred and twenty-sixth Ohio Co. K.
In the National Park Service Index’s-Yes
Battle at Sailor's Creek

Battles Between American & British Ships, Those Wounded Or Killed.

This page is about the men who were either killed or wounded in battles between British and American ships. As you well see there many names to many to put any information on each name. These list are to help you find out if your ancestors were on any of this ships at the time of the battle. I will have some kind of information on most of these names, so if you find a family member, let me know and I will see what I have on him or them.

Note. Although I have a list of British names, I will not have any information on them other then what’s on the list.

Those of you who would like some information on a name or a request for a report on one of these battles may do so at the following: dsegelquist1@cox.net

Note. This information comes from Naval Affairs Vol. 1., 1794-1825, which is housed at the Library of Congress.

Battle between the United States Constitution and the His Britannic Majesty’s frigate “Java.” December 29, 1812.

Those Killed.

1. Jonas Ongrain, Seaman.
2. Joseph Adams, Seaman.
3. Patrick Conner, Seaman.
4. Barney Hart, Seaman.
5. John Cheeves, Seaman.
6. Mark Snow, Seaman.
7. John D. Allen, Seaman.
8. William Copper, Seaman.
9. Thomas Hanson, Private Marine.
10. Robert C. Ludlow, Puser, Note. One list states he was killed, another list states he was just wounder, and lived till May 15, 1826.
11. William Bainbridge, Commander.

Those wounded.

1. John C. Aylwin, Lieutenant, Severely.
2. Charles F. Waldo, Master Mate, Severely, Became sailing master 10 March, 1813. Killed 30 August, 1838.
3. Peter Woodbury, Quarter master, Severely.
4. John Clements, Seaman, Severely.
5. Joseph P. Cheeves, Seaman, Severely.
6. Nicholas Vixtram, Seaman Slightly.
7. William Long, Seaman, Dangerously.
8. Stephen Webb, Seaman, Dangerously.
9. Reuben Landers, Seaman, Dangerously.
10. Joseph Ward, Seaman, Severely.
11. William Weaden, Seamen, Slightly.
12. Enos. Bateman, Seamen, Dangerously.
13. James D. Hammond, Seaman, Slightly.
14. Peter Venus, Seaman, Severely.
15. Stephen Shepherd, Seaman, Slightly.
16. Abijah Eddy, Seaman, Slightly.
17. Philip Cook, Slightly.
18. Philip Brimblecom, Seaman, Severely.
19. Samuel Brown, Ordinary, Severely.
20. Daniel Hogan, Ordinary, Severely.
21. Thomas William 3rd., Seaman, Slightly.
22. John Voyle, Seaman, Severely.
23. Anthony Reaver, Private Marine, Slightly.
24. John Etwell, Private Marine, Slightly.
25. Amos A. Evans, Surgeon.

Battle between the British frigate Macedonian and the Ship the United States, October 25, 1812.

Those Killed.

1. Thomas Brown, New York, Seaman.
2. Henry Shepherd, Philadelphia, Seaman.
3. William Murray, Boston, Boy.
4. Michael O’Donnel, New York.
John Roberts, Private Marine.

Those wounded.

1. John Mercer Funk, Philadelphia, Lieutenant, wounded then later died.
2. John Archibald, New York, Carpenters crew.
3. George Christopher, Ordinary Seaman.
4. Christian Clark, Seaman.
5. George Mahar.
6. William James.
7. John Laton.

Capture of the British fleet on Lake, Erie.
Those killed and wounded from the United States squadron, September 10, 1813.

Those killed on the Lawrence.

1. John Brooks, lieutenant marines.
2. Henry Laub, midshipman.
3. Christopher Mayhew, quarter master.
4. James W. Allen, seaman.
5. Joseph Kennedy, ditto.
6. John C. Kelly, private in the regiment
7. John Smith, seaman
8. William Cranston, ordinary seaman.
9. Andrew Michael, seaman.
10. John Hoffman, ordinary seaman.
11. Charles Pohig, seaman.
12. Nelson Peters, ditto.
13. James Jones ditto.
14. John Rose, ditto.
15. James Catty mate.
16. Thomas Butler, seaman.
17. Wilson Mays, carpenter’s mate.
18. James Brown, seaman.
19. Ethelred Sykes, landsman.
20. Philip Sharbley, corporal of marines.
21. Jesse Harland, private.
22. Abner Williams, ditto.

Those wounded on the Lawrence.

1. John J. Yarnall, 1st lieutenant, slightly.
2. Dulaney Forrest, 2d ditto, slightly.
3. William N. Taylor, sailing master, slightly.
4. Samuel Hambleton, purser, severely.
5. Thomas Claxton, midshipman, severely.
6. Augustus Swartwout, midshipman, severely.
7. Jonas Stone, carpenter, slightly.
8. William C. Keen, master at arms, slightly.
9. Francis Mason, quarter master, severely.
10. John Newen, ditto, severely.
11. Joseph Lewis, ditto, slightly.
12. Ezekiel Fowler, ditto, slightly.
13. John E. Brown, quarter gunner, severely
14. Henry Schroeder, ordinary seaman, severely.
15. Benoni Price, seaman, severely.
16. Thomas Robinson, ditto, severely.
17. Peter Kinsley, ditto, severely.
18. Nathan Chapman, ditto, severely.
19. Thomas Hill, ordinary seaman, severely.
20. Barney M’Cain, ditto, severely.
21. William Dawson, seaman, slightly.
22. Westerly Johnson, ordinary seaman, severely.
23. Samuel Spywood, ditto, severely.
24. Robert Hill, seaman, slightly.
25. Francis Cummings, ordinary seaman, severely.
26. Thomas Reed, ditto, severely.
27. William Johnson, boatswain’s mate, severely.
28. James Helan, ditto, slightly.
29. George Cornell, carpenter’s mate, slightly.
30. Thomas Hammond, armorer, slightly.
31. William Thompson, seaman, severely.
32. George Varnum, ditto, severely.
33. James Moses, ditto, severely.
34. William Roe, ditto, severely.
35. Joseph Denning, ditto, severely.
36. William Daring, ditto, severely.
37. John Clay, ditto, severely.
38. Stephen Fairfield, ditto, severely.
39. George Williams, ditto, severely.
40. Lannon Ruse, ditto, severely.
41. James Waddington, ditto, severely.
42. John Burnham, ditto, severely.
43. John Burdeen, ditto, severely.
44. Andrew Mattison, ditto, severely.
45. Jeremiah Easterbrook, ordinary seaman,
46. Charles Vandyke, ordinary seaman, severely.
47. William Simpson, ditto, severely.
48. Jesse Williams, ditto, slightly.
49. James Hadley, ditto, slightly.
50. James Bird, marine, severely.
51. William Burnett, ditto, severely.
52. William Bags, ditto, severely.
53. David Christie, ditto, severely.
54. Henry Vanpoole, ditto, severely.
55. Thomas tuft landsman, severely.
56. Elijah Barlin, ditto, severely.
57. John Adams ditto, slightly.
58. Charles Harrington, ditto, slightly.
59William B. Perkins, ditto, slightly.
60. Nathaniel Wade, boy, severely.
61. Newport Hazard, ditto, slightly.

Note. On the morning of the action, the sick list of the Lawrence contained. thirty-one unfit for duty.

Those on the Niagara, killed.

1. Peter Morell, seaman.
2. Isaac Hardy, ordinary seaman.

Those on the Niagara Wounded.

1.John S. Edwards, lieutenant
2. John L. Cummings, midshipman.
3. Edward Martin, seaman, (since dead.)
4. William. Davis, ordinary seaman, (since dead.)
5. Joshua Trapnel, marine, (since dead.)
6. Ronvell Hall, ordinary seaman.
7. George Platt, seaman.
8. Elias Wiley, ordinary seaman.
9. Henry Davidson, seaman.
10. John M. Strebeck, ordinary seaman.
11. John Freeman, ditto.
12. James Sansford, seaman.
13. Thomas Wilson, ditto.
14. Charles Davidson, seaman.
15. Daniel Bennet, ditto.
16. John Felton, boatswain’s mate.
17. Sergeant Mason. marine.
18. Corporal Scott, ditto.
19. Thomas Miller, ditto.
20. John Rumas, ditto.
21. George McManomy, ditto.
22. George Scoffield, ditto.
23. Smue1 Cochran, ditto.

Note. On the morning of the action, the sick list of the Niagara contained twenty-eight unfit for duty.

On board the Caledonia, wounded.

1. James Artus, slightly.
2.Isaac Perkins, slightly.
3. James Philips, slightly.

On board the Somers, wounded.

1. Charles Ordun.
2. Godfrey Bowman.

On board the Ariel, killed.

1. John White, boatswain’s mate.

Those wounded on the Ariel.

1. William Sloss, ordinary seaman, slightly.
2. Robert Wilson, seaman, slightly.
3. John Lucas, landsman, slightly.

Those wounded on the Trippe.

1. Isaac Green, soldier, 26th regiment, badly.
2. John Nailes, soldier, 17th regiment, slightly.

On board the Porcupine.
None killed or wounded.

Those killed on the Scorpion.

1. John. Sylhamamer, landsman.
2. John Clark, midshipman.

On board the Tigress.
None killed or wounded.

Battle between the United States Brig Enterprise and the British Brig Boxer, September 5, 1813.

Those Killed.

1. Nathaniel Garren, Ordinary seaman

Those wounded.

1. William Burrows, commander, since dead.
2. Kerwin Waters, midshipman, mortally.
3. Elisha Blossom, carpenter’s mate, since dead.
4. David Horton, quartermaster.
5. Russell Coates, quartermaster.
6. Thomas Orrings, quartermaster.
7. Benjamin Gannon, boatswain’s mate.
8. Scuiler Bradley, seaman.
9. James Snow, seaman.
10. Snow Jones, seaman
11. Peter Barnard, ordinary seaman.
12. William Thomas, 2d, seaman.
13. John Fitzmen, marine.

Battle between the United States squadron and the British fleet on Lake, Champlain, September 11, 1814.

The SHIP SARATOGA.

Those Killed.

1. Peter Gamble, lieutenant.
2. Thomas Butler, quarter gunner.
3. James Norberry, boatswain’s mate.
4. Abraham Davis, quarter master.
5. William Wyer, sail maker.
6. William Brickell, seaman.
7. Peter Johnson, do.
8. John Coleman, do.
9. Benjamin Burrill, ordinary seaman.
10. Andrew Parmlee, do.
11. Peter Post, seaman.
12. David Bennett, do.
13. Ebenezer Johnson, do.
14. Joseph Couch, landsman.
15. Thomas Stephens, seaman.
16. Randall McDonald, ordinary- seaman.
17. John White, do.
18. Samuel Smith, seaman.
19. Thomas Malony, ordinary seaman.
20. Andrew Nelson, seaman.
21. John Sellack, ‘do.
22. Peter Hanson, do.
23. Jacob Laraway, do.
24. Edward Moore, do.
25. Jerome Williams, ordinary seaman.
26. James Carlisle, marine.
27. John Smart, seaman.

Those wounded.

1. James M. Baldwin, acting midshipman.
2. Joseph Barron, pilot.
3. Robert Gary, quarter gunner.
4. George Cassin, quarter master.
5. John Hollingsworth, seaman.
6. Thomas Robinson, do.
7. Purnall Smith, do.
8. John Ottiwell, do.
9. John Thompson, ordinary seaman.
10. William Tabee, do.
11. William Williams, do
12. John Roberson, seaman.
13. John Towns, landsman.
14. John Shays, seaman.
15. John S. Hammond,
16. James Barlow
17. James Nagle,
18. John Lanman,
19. Peter Colberg,
20. William Newton,
21. Neil J. Heidmont,
22. James Steward,
23. John Adams, landsman.
24. Charles Ratche, seaman.
25. Benjamin Jackson, marine.
26. Jesse Vanhorn, -do.
27. Joseph Ketter, do.
28. Samuel Pearson, do.

BRIG EAGLE.

Those Killed.

1. Peter Vandermere, master’s mate.
2. John Ribero, seaman.
3. Jacob Lindman, do.
4. Perkins Moore, ordinary seaman.
5. James Winship, do.
6. Thomas Anwright, do.
7. Nace Wilson, do.
8. Thomas Lewis, boy.
9. John Wallace, marine.
10. Joseph Heaton, do.
11. Robert Stratton, do.
12. James M, Hale, musician.
13. John Wood, do.

Those wounded.

1. Joseph Smith, lieutenant
2. William A. Spencer, acting lieutenant.
3. Francis Breeze, master’s mate.
4. Abraham Walters, pilot.
5. William C. Allen, quarter master.
6. James Duick, quarter gunner.
7. Andrew McEwen, seaman.
8. Zebediah Concklin, do.
9. Joseph Valentine, do.
10. John Hartley, do. -
11. John Mid do.
12. Robert Buckley do.
13. Aaron Fitzgerald, boy.
14. Parnell Boice, ordinary seaman.
15. John N. Craig seaman.
16. John McKenney, do.
17. Matthew Seriver, marine.
18. George Mainwaring, do.
19. Henry Jones, do. -
20. John McCarty, do.

SCHOONER TICONDEROGA.

Those killed.

1. John Stansbury, lieutenant.
2. John Fisher, boatswain’s mate.
3. John Atkinson, do.
4. Henry Johnson seaman.
5. Deodrick Think, marine.
6. John Sharp, do.

Those wounded.

1. Patrick Cassin, seaman.
2. Ezekiel Goud, do.
3. Samuel Sawyer, do.
4. William Le Count, do.
5. Henry Collins, do.
6. John Condon, marine.

SLOOP PREBLE.

Those killed.

1. Rogers Carter, acting sailing master.
2. Joseph Rowe, boatswain’s mate.
Note. No wounded.

GUNBOAT BORER.

Those killed.

1. Arthur W. Smith, purser’s steward.
2. Thomas Gill, boy.
3. James Day, marine.

Those wounded.

1. Ebenezer Cobb, corporal marines.

GUNBOAT CENTIPEDE.

1. James Taylor, landsman, wounded.

GUNBOAT WILMER.

1. Peter Frank, seaman, wounded.

GUNBOATS.

Nettle.
Allen.
Viper.
Burrows.
Ludlow.
Aylwyn.
Ballard.
Note. Non on these Gunboats were wounded or killed.

Battle between the United States Wasp and the British Sloop Reindeer, June 28, 1814.

Sloop Reindeer.

Those killed.

1. Wil1iam Manners, Esq, Commander,
2. John Thomas Barton, Purser.
3. James Humphreys, Quartermaster.
4. John Elly, Armorer.
5. Charles Price, Ropemaker.
6. George Gibson, Captain mast.
7. Zenas Swift, seaman.
8. George Sorlic, seaman.
9. Samuel Laver, seaman.
10. Bartholomew Johnson, seaman.
11.Thomas Bassett, Ordinary seaman.
12. John Lsles , Ordinary seaman.
13. Robert-Smith, Ordinary seaman.
14. James Foreman, Ordinary seaman.
15. Patrick Sherry, Landsman.
16. John Maguire, Landsman.
17. WilliamLee, Landsman.
18. Collisters Glynn, Boy 2nd., class.
19. Samuel Probert, Boy 2nd., class.
20. Patrick Sharkey, Boy 2nd., class.
21. Edward M’Grath, Boy 3rd., class.
22. John Roomer, Private.
23. James Alien, Private.
24. Thomas Musto, Private.
25. John Guest, Private.

Those wounded.

1. *Thomas Chambers, First Lieutenant, Severely.
2. *Richard Johns, Master, Dangerously.
3. *Ferguson Mason, Quartermaster, Severely.
4. *Joshua Carson, Captain forcastle, severely.
5. tThomas Williams, do, do., Dangerously.
6. James Candy, Landsman, severely.
7. *John Williamson, Carpenter’s crew, severely.
8. *Thomas Clements, Seaman, Severely.
9. *Richard Sheppard, Ordinary seaman, severely.
10. *Joseph Waller, Seaman, Dangerously
11. *Robert Tole, Seaman, Dangerously.
12. *Thomas Horne, Seaman, Severely.
13. *James Wallace, Ordinary seaman, Dangerously.
14. *David Livingston, Seaman, Severely.
15. *Alexander Stupo, Ordinary seaman, Dangerously.
16. *Thomas Bell, 1st, Ordinary seaman, Severely.
17. *Nicholas Birmingham, Ordinary seaman, Dangerously.
18. *William Williams, Boy, second class, Dangerously.
19. John Watley, Private, Severely.
20. * William Wyley, Corporal, Severely.
21. *William Gurarty, Private, severely.
22. *Willfam Watkins, Private, Severely.
23. *Thomas Mitchell, Boy, 3rd. Class, Severely.
24. *Daniel Byrne, Private, Severely.

25. *Thomas Marsh, Sergeant, Not very badly wounded, but permitted to proceed in consequence of the representation and by the request, of the Reindeer.

26. Matthew Mitchell, Master Mate, slightly
27. Henry Hardiman, Midshipman, Slightly.
28. James Legg, Boatswain, Slightly.
29. John Stimson, Quartermaster’s Mate, slightly.
30. William Clark, Cook, Slightly.
31. John Johnson, Carpenters crew, Slightly.
32. William Bruce, Ordinary seaman, Slightly
33. Benjamin Rufus, Captain foretop, Slightly.
34. John Bramble, Seaman, Slightly.
35. William Townholm, Seaman, Slightly.
36. William Caldwell, Seaman, Dangerously, since dead.
37. Archibald Adams, Ordinary seaman, Dangerously, since dead.
38. Richard Hornby, Seaman, Slightly.
39. Daniel Hart, Boy, 1st., class, Slightly.
40. William Ratclift, Private, Slightly.
41. Thomas Major, Private, Slightly.
42. Richard Butler, Captain after guard.

NOTE. Those marked thus (*) were, in consequence of the severity and extent of their wounds, put on board a Portuguese brig, called the Lisbon Packet, on the third day after the, action, to wit, the 1st of July, bound to Plymouth, England.

The Wasp.

Those killed.

1. Timothy Stevens, Seaman
2. Thomas R. Teel, Seaman
3. Joseph Vorse, Ordinary seaman.
4. Thomas Knight, Ordinary seaman.
5. John Brown, 2d., Ordinary seaman.

Those wounded.

1. Henry S. Langdon, Midshipman, Dangerously.
2. Frank Toscan, Midshipman, Dangerously.
3. John Sweet, Master’s mate, Slightly.
4. William Thompson, Boatswain’s Mate, Severely.
5. John Dick, Quartermaster, Severely.
6. Nathaniel Scammon, Seaman, Severely.
7. Jotham Perkins, Seaman, Dangerously, since died.
8. William Preston, Seaman, Slightly.
9. Charles Green, Seaman, Dangerously, since died.
10. Charles Clinton, Seaman, slightly.
11. Andrew Passenger, Seaman, Severely.
12. John Rowe, Seaman, Slightly.
13. Joseph Atkins, Seaman, Dangerously, since died.
14. Robert Lowther, Seaman, Slightly.
15. Merrel Roberts, Seaman, Slightly.
16. Robert Jarvis, Ordinary seaman, Severely.
17. Henry Herbert, Ordinary seaman, Dangerously
18. Simon Cassalis, Ordinary seaman, Severely
19. John O. Thurston, Ordinary seaman, Dangerously
20. Caleb Wheeden, Ordinary seaman, Severely.
21. John Ball, Boy, Dangerously, since died.

They Got No Pension.

Over the years I have poster here and at Roots web a lot of information on pension, but I have never said anything about the men and women, who had unfavorable pension reports and didn’t receive one. I will now correct that error now, I always tried to help those family’s that were looking to see if an ancestor got a pension. It never accrued to me to look for those that didn’t receive a pension. The idea behind this web site is to find as many of your ancestors as possible to help you place his or her name in the right time and place in your family's history.

Note. This information comes from the House of Congress & committee’s on claims.
If you need help or have a commit you can write to me at : dsegelquist1@cox.net

Committee on Revolutionary claims.
Unfavorable reports.

1.. In 1846, A memorial of Priscilla C. Harmon and Sally B. Potts, of Norfolk, Virginia, heirs of Captain William Rogers, of the army of the Revolution, praying one year's pay and interest for the services of their deceased father in the war of the Revolution. Found no record they got it.

2. Daniel Hubble, was a second Lieutenant in 1776, under Colonel Lewis Dbois. He was from the State of Kentucky, made Captain on May 3, 1808. He resigned in 1809. In 1828, he was asking that his name be restored to the pension roll of The United States from which he had been stricken in consequence of the estimated amount of his property. I found no record he received a pension.

3. In 1832, Edmund Brooke claims pay, commutation and bounty lands, for his service in the Revolution, as first Lieutenant in the first regiment of Virginia artillery, on the Continental establishment. He states that he was appointed to that office in February, 1781, and continued in service till the siege of York, “When being extremely ill, he was compelled to ask a furlough for a few weeks.” The petitioner does not even state that he ever afterwards joined the Army, but that he held himself in redness to obey any call that might be made on him. The committee are of the opinion, from this statement of facts, that the acts of limitation would be amply sufficient to oppose this claim. It was later found the auditors office of the state of Virginia, that he had been paid by certificate in March, of 1798, all his statement were unfounded and his claim was not granted.

4. In 1836, Richard Booz, of Rockingham county, in the State of Virginia, praying for a pension for services rendered in the revolutionary war. Found no record he got it.

5. In 1824, Giles Reed, Pennsylvania, asking for a pension, I found no record of a pension.

6. In 1824, William Bowen, was asking for a pension, I found no record of a pension.

7. In 1824, Elkanah Danforth, of New Hampshire, asking to be restored to the pension roll as his was stricken in consequence of the estimated amount of his property, I found no record he got a pension.

8. George Moyer, of Tennessee, asking for a pension I found record he got a pension.

9. In 1836, John Croft, of Lock, in the county of Cayuga, New York, put in for a pension, I found no record he got a pension.

10. In 1832, Benjamin B. Bruce, asked for a pension, I found no record that he got one.

11. In 1837, Thomas F. Randolph, of Springfield, in the State of New Jersey, a revolutionary soldier; and of other inhabitants of Springfield, praying for an extension of the pension laws; and especially that the name of Thomas F. Randolph may be inscribed upon the revolutionary pension-roll. Found no record he got it.

12. In 1832, Hezekiah Dewese, of North Carolina, asked for a pension, I found no record that he got one.

13. In 1832, Noyce Stone, of Ohio, asked for a pension, I found no record that he got one.

14. In 1830, William Renason, of Ohio, stating, that he was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, that he lost a son in the late war with Great Britain, and that he is now old, helpless, and indigent; wherefore he prays a small donation in money, to enable him to purchase a half quarter section of land. I found no record he got his pension.

15. In 1832, Henry King, of the third Maryland regiment, asking for a pension, I found no record he got one.

16. In 1836, Moses Van Campen, of Livingstion county, New York, asking for a pension I found no record he got one.

17. In 1836, The Committee on Revolutionary Claims be instructed to inquire into the propriety of directing payment to be made to the heirs of Captain Reuben Waggoner, of the amount due him for services as an officer and private in the Virginia State line on continental establishment; and that said committee inquire into, and ascertain the amount if any, in money and land, there be due to the Said heirs for the revolutionary services of Captain Waggoner, either as an officer or private soldier. I found no record he got a pension.

18. In 1835, Elizabeth Reynolds, of the city of Baltimore, heir and daughter of Major William Bailey, asking for a pension. I found no record that she got one.

19. In 1827, Richard Clark, of Orange county, New York, asking for a pension. I found no record he got a pension.

20. In 1828. Richard Peacock, of Virginia asking for a prison. I found no record of him getting one.

21. In 1826, Zephaniah Franklin, ask for a pension. I found no record that he got it.

22. In 1837, Levi Todd, was asking for a pension he was a Lieutenant of the Virginia
regiment under Colonel George Rogers. I found no record he got his pension.

23. In 1834, Abeaham Bowman, his heirs were asking for part of his pension. He was a Colonel of the 8th. Virginia regiment on the Virginia line. His sons were Abraham and Joseph Bowman they were from Kentucky. In 1824 through the Virginia military warrants he brought 3 pieces of land in Ohio, between Ludlow's and Robert's lines, Survey No. 6927 value at $5., dollars per acres, Survey No. 6928 value at $2.25, dollars per acres, Survey No. 6929 value at $3.50, dollars per acres. I found no record that his heirs got any pension.

24. In 1824, Thomas Calderwood of Maine asking for arrearages on his pension. I found no reaord that he got it.

25. In 1823, Hannah Hagan, of New Orleans, praying for a pension, in consideration of debility contracted while a nurse and matron in the army of the United States. I found no record that she got it.

26. In 1827, William Withers of Virginia was asking for a pension. I found no record he got it.

27. In 1832, Thomas Ball, of the State of Virginia, heir of William Ball, of Wincherter, Virginia, deceased, praying to be paid the commutation of half pay to which the said William Ball was entitles as an ensign in the revolutionary army. Found no record he got it.

28. In 1837, Timothy Shay, of North Salem, in the State of New York, praying for an increase of pension. Found no record he got it.

29. In 1835, The heirs at law of Peter Garland, late of the State of Virginia, deceased, praying to be allowed and paid the commutation of half pay for life to which the said Peter Garland was entitled as a captain in the Virginia line of the army of the revolutionary war; which petition was referred to the Committee on Revolutionary Claims. Found no record they got it.

30. In 1835, Alexander Noel, of the State of Kentucky, praying to be allowed a pension for services rendered, and cruelties; and hardships endured by him while in the service of the United States during the revolutionary war. Found no record he got it.

31. In 1835, Joseph Winch, of Somerset county, in the State of Maine, praying to be allowed arrears of pension. Found no recoed that he got it.

32. In 1820, Joshua Spear, of Bradford county, in the State of Pennsylvania, was asking for a pension. I found no record that he got it.

33. In 1809, William Piatt was a 1st., Lieutenant of the 2nd., regiment infantray, to take rank of Captain February 17, in 1838, William F. Piatt and Jemima Shotwell, only surviving heirs of Captain William Piatt, deceased, who was an officer of the Revolution, praying for seven years' half pay. Found no record that the heirs got it.

34. In 1832, Stephen Freeman, of the State of New York, committee of the estate and person of Elijah Freeman, a lunatic pensioner, praying for arrears of pension due said Elijah Freeman; which petition was referred to the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions.

35. In 1844, A petition of Catharine Hood, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, praying for compensation for the services of her late husband, George Hood, in the revolutionary war. I found no record that she got it.

36. In 1828, a petition of Andrew M. D. Jackson, in behalf of the heirs of the late Major William Jackson. of the State of New York. praying that certain claims of the said William Jackson, upon the Government of the United States, may be examined, and the stun ascertained to be due, paid. I founs no record that he got it.

37. In 1829, A petition of Polly Baker, formerly the wife of Andrew McGahee, a soldier of the Revolution, praying for a grant of the land due for the services of her late husband, as, also, to be placed on the pension list of the United States. I found no record she got it.

38. In 1837, John Hagie, was asking for a pension, then in the years of 1838-1860's, the petition of Catharine Hagie, widow of John Hagie, a volunteer under General Lafayette in the revolutionary war, praying a pension. Found no record that she got it.

39. In1829, In 1828, A petition of Francis Bents of the State of New York, asking compensation for services rendered in the French forces in America in the revolutionary war. Found no record that he got it.

40. In 1827, A petition of James Fling, of the county of Montgomery, in the State of Maryland, praying for a pension for revolutionary services. I found no record he got it.

41. In 1835, A petition of the heirs at law of Luther Waterman, deceased, as, also, heirs at law of John Waterman, deceased, praying to be paid the commutation of half pay to which the said Luther Waterman was entitled as a surgeon, and the said John Waterman was entitled as a lieutenant in the Massachusetts line of the revolutionary army. Found no record they got it.

42. In 1836, The petition of Frederick Rice, of Bedford, in the State of Pennsylvania, praying remuneration for services rendered to the United States during the revolutionary war. found no record he got it.

43. In 1794, and in 1836, Robert Peling were presented to the House and read, respectively praying compensation for services rendered, and injuries sustained, in the Army of the United States, during the late war. Found no record he got it.

44. In 1809 through 1828, William Wedderburn, of the town of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, praying to be allowed the amount of pay and military land, due to Henry Read, Alexander Scott, Philip Lockhart, and John Ryan, for services rendered by them, as soldiers in the army of the United States, the petitioner having become the purchaser of their claims, for valuable consideration. I found no record that he got it.

45. In 1824, a petition of Welcome Wood, of the state of Massachusetts, praying to be allowed the arrearage of pension which he alleges to have been due to Eli Wood, a Revolutionary soldier, at the time of his death, as a compensation for the trouble and expense of supporting said Eli Wood, for several of the last years of his life. Found no record that he got it.

Committee on other kinds of Unfavorable pension reports.

46. In 1833, Samuel P. Goodsell, of Oneida county, in the State of New York, put in a claim at the invald pensions for the payment of arrearages of his pension. I found no record he got it.

47. In 1833, John Y. Hall, of New York, put in a petition for claim at the invalid a pensioners, praying to be allowed the arrears of a pension to which he conceives himself entitled. Found no record he got it.

48. In 1855, The petition of Tacey Conger, widow of Zachariah S. Conger, for five years' half-pay, on account of the services of her husband during the war of 1812; which was referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. I found no record that she got it.

49. In 1836, John Pittman, of Illinois, praying that his name may be enrolled upon the invalid pension list. I found no record that he got it.

50. In 1834, Larnard Swallow, of Oxford county, in the State of Maine, of Fort Preble put in to invalid claim for an increase of pension for disabilities incurred as a soldier in the service of the United States. I found no record that he got it.

51. In 1829, William Turney, of St. Charles county, and State of Missouri, invalid pension claim, praying for back pension in consideration of wounds and disabilities incurred as a soldier of the United States in the war of 1812 with Great Britain. Found no record that he got it.

52. In 1820, William W. Hall, late surgeon of the first rifle regiment, put in a military claim, complaining that, without any cause whatever, he was reduced from the rank of a surgeon, to that of an hospital surgeon's mate, and that a pension has been granted to him according to the latter rank, and that such pension has been made to take effect long after the time at which it was rightfully due; and praying to be restored to his proper rank, with the pension attached thereto, and that the arrearages of such pension may be also allowed him. I found no record that he got it.

53. In 1835, Philip Coleman, of Ohio put in a invalid pension claim, who was wounded while in the service of his country, at the battle of Fort Meigs, praying for a pension. I found no record that he got one.

54. 1838, Marcus Spalding, of the county of Genesee, in the State of New York, a Canadian volunteer in the time of the war of 1812 with Great Britain, praying compensation for services rendered to the United States. Found no record that he got it. Military claim.

55. In 1838, Marcus Spalding, of Erie county, Pennsylvania, a pensioner of the United States, praying for a grant of land: Military claim, found no record that he got it. Military claim.

56. In 1838, of Joseph Mays, of the county of Bath, in the State of Virginia, a soldier of the Revolution, praying for a pension. Found no record that he got it. Invalid pensions.

57. In 1833, Samuel Shorey, of the State of Maine, praying to be allowed and paid arrears of pension. I found no recor tht he got it. Invalid pensions.

58. In 1838, Elias Carpenter, of Sturbridge, in the State of Massachusetts, an invalid soldier of the war of 1812 with Great Britain, praying for arrearages of a pension. I found no record that he got a pension. Invalid pensions. In 1834, Elias Carpenter, of the State of Massachusetts, praying to be allowed a pension in consequence of wounds received while in the military service of the United States during the late war.

59. In 1826, Barbara Johnson, of Pennsylvania, widow of Andrew Johnson, deceased, a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary Army, praying that provision may be made for her maintenance in her old age. I found no record that she got it. Military claim.

60. in 1838, Samuel T. Winslow, of Auburn, in the State of Maine, praying for a pension on account of his infirmities, caused by hardships and exposure in the service of the United States in the late war with Great Britain. I found no record that he got it. Invaild pension.

61. In 1822, John Foster, of Charlotte county, Virginia, praying for bounty land and arrears of pay, for services in the late war. I found no record that he got it. military pension.

62. Leonard Joines, also speeled ( Joins ) of the State of Maryland, praying that his name may be inscribed upon the invalid pension list, in consideration of disabilities incurred in the service of the United States during the last war with Great Britain. I found no record that he got it. Invalid pension.
63. In 1834, Simom S. Morrill, of Deerfield in the county of Rockingham in the state of New Hampshire, asking to be placed on the invalid pension rool. I found no record that he got it.

64. In 1835, Captain John Crandon, of Dearborn county, in the State of Indiana, praying that his name may be placed on the pension roll of the United States, in consideration of services rendered by him in the naval service of the United States. I found no record that he got it. Military claim.

65. In 1809, Alexander Phelps, of the State of Connecticut, praying an increase of the pension heretofore allowed him in consideration of wounds received in the Revolutionary war with Great Britain. I found no record that he got it. Military pension.

66. In 1821, Benjamin Stevens, of Dearborn county, in the State of Maine, asking to be put on the pension roll. I found no record that he got it. Invalid pension.

67. In 1834, Henry Thompson, of Harrison county, in the State of Kentucky, a soldier in the last war with Great Britain, praying for a pension. I found no record that he got it. Invalid pension.

68. In 1836, Jonathan Herrick, of Beverly, in the State of Massachusetts, who was wounded during the late war with Great Britain, praying for an invalid pension. I found no record that he got it.

69. In 1839, Darius Hawkins, of Newport, in the county of Herkimer, State of New York, an officer in the late war with Great Britain, praying for arrears of pension. I found no record that he got it. Invalid pension.

70. In 1795, Ebenezer Stetson, of Dighton, in the State of Massachusetts, was presented to the House and read, praying relief in consideration of services rendered, and injuries sustained, as a marine on board the ship Viper, in the Navy of the United States, during the late war. In 1831, Ebenezer Stetson, of Dighton, county of Bristol, in the State of Massachusetts, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, praying for an increase of pension. I found no record that he got it. Military pension.

71. In 1836, Michael Cripps, of the county of Lincoln, in the State of Maine, who was a soldier during the war in 1813, praying that his name may be inserted upon the invalid pension roll. I found no record that he got it.

72. In 1838, Maria C. Bell, of Norfolk, in the State of Virginia, widow of Richard H. Bell, late a captain in the army of the United States, and wounded while in service, during the war with Great Britain, praying for the pension to which her husband was entitled. I found no record that she got it. Invalid pension.

Our Ancestors On Navy Ships?-1700-??

There are many kinds of navy ships the Schooners, Brig, Frigates, Sloops and Gun-boats. I will be talking about these ships and more. This page will not only be about ships, but about a few of the men on them. Although This site is all about surnames, those of you who been to my site before know I always put the surname in some kind of historical back ground. There are a lot of family’s looking for the names of the ships their ancestors sailed on. Now I may not name the ship your looking for, but by reading this page you will learn what life was like on these ships.

Note. If you have a question or a comment, about this page or any other pages at this site you can write to me at the following I will glad to hear from you., dsegelquist1@cox.net

The loss of the schooner William. Yeaton.

In 1818, Joseph Forrest, put in a claim into the navy, it seems that in May of 1812, he chartered his vessel to the United States to carry flour to Laguayra as part of relief from an earthquake. When they arrived they were told they could not unload, until the town was occupied by the Spanish Army. When the army arrived the ship was taken as a prize. As it was near the time of the war with England, the port was under an embargo. The ship was found not to have all her papers. The ship was sold at auction for $1,025, Spanish dollars. His claim was not granted.

The loss of the schooner Penelope.

In 1821, Alvin Bronson, of New York, the owner of the schooner Penelope had a claim in naval affairs, in which it states that; Captain Melancthon T. Woolsey of the United States Navy, was employed during the late war to transport gun and other equipment for the navy, from Oswego to Sackett’s harbor. The schooner was order loader by Captain Woolsey, and give orders to a midshipman, along with seamen to take charge of her, and in case the enemy should succeed in taking over the fort at Oswego, they were to sink her with her cargo. The order was executed; but, as the persons engaged were not well acquainted with the harbor, that they sink her in water so shallow, that the enemy upon leaving Oswego, was able to raise her and took her away on May 6, 1814.

The Schooner Liberty.
August 19, 1778.

That it appears to the Committee, that the said John Harper and his Sons Joseph and John, of the State of Virginia, and Peter Kirwin, of the State of Maryland, were owners of the Schooner called Liberty in the said Memorial mentioned; that the said Schooner commanded by a certain Middleton Belt, on the eighth day of June last, was chased into Currituck Inlet by a British privateer, commanded by a certain--Goodrich, and was there on the afternoon of the same day captured by the said Privateer. That three men belonging to the said Privateer were put on board the said Schooner, and on the next morning in going out of the said Inlet, she was run aground by the said Belt; that after attempting in vain to heave off the Schooner, the three Privateer's men quitted the said Schooner, and went in her boat on board the said Privateer, leaving Captain Belt and two of his crew in possession of the said Schooner. That about ¾ of an hour after the Schooner grounded and was quitted by the privateers men, a party of Militia commanded by one Caleb Ansell came on board and beat off some boats sent in by the said Privateer, and thereby saved the said Schooner. That the said Caleb Ansell afterwards, on behalf of himself and his company of Militia, on the ninth day of June last, exhibited his Libel in the Court of Admiralty for the port of Currituck, in the said State of North Carolina against the said Schooner and her cargo on board, alledging as a cause of forfeiture, "that the same was British property, that she was taken in Currituck on the said ninth day of June by one Goodrich, an enemy of these States, and was retaken by the said Ansell and his company of Militia." That answers were put in to the said Libell by the said Belt and Peter Kirwin, one of the owners of the said Schooner, to which the Libellant demurred in law, and on joinder in demurrer the same was affirmed; and thereon on the nineteenth day of June a jury was impannelled, sworn and gave their verdict "that one-eighth of the true value of the said Schooner and her cargo was a lawful prize to the Libellants, together with costs of suit;" and on the next day the Judge gave judgment.

The united State schooner Grampus.

Note. The schooner Grampus captured the Spanish Brig Palmyra in 1822, for piracy.
In 1822, under the command of Lieutenant Francis H. Gregory, captured the Pancheia.
In 1830, under the command of Isaac Mayo, captured the Spanish slaver Fenix.

The schooner Grampus was lost in a gale in March of 1843, near the cost of the United States.

Some of the crew are:

1. Lieutenant Albert E. Downes, commanding, wife-Martha L. Dowries
2. Lieutenant George M. McCreery
3. Lieutenant William S. Swann
4. Lieutenant Hunn Gansevoort
5. Purser James S. Thatcher
6. Assistant Surgeon Edwin H. Conway
7. One owner of the Grampus, Ezekiel Holbrook
8. William McKenney-father was George L. McKenney

The loss of the private armed Brig General Armstrong.

On September 26, 1814, while the Armstrong out of New York, was lying at anchor in the port of Fayal, she was attacked by a superior British force, and after a brave resistance by her commander, Samuel C. Reed, and his crew the Brig was destroyed.

The loss of the Brig Epervier.

The Britannic Majesty’s Brig Epervier, was captured in 1814, by the sloop Peacock, at Lake Champlain, and put in to the service of the United States Navy. The Epervier was later lost in the Mediterranean in 1815, on the way back to the United States.

Part of the crew:

1. captain John T. Shubrick-Wife, Elizabeth Matilda Shubrick.
2. John Feran-Mother, Ann Feran.
3. Purser Melancton W. Bostwick.
4. Samuel Belding.
5. John Taylor.
6. Chauncey Belding.
7. Caleb Holmes.

The Frigate Philadelphia.

Part of the crew.

1. Lieutenant, Davie Porter.
2.Lieutenant, J. Jones.
3. Lieutenant, Theodore Hunt.
4. Lieutenant, Benjamin Smith.
5. Lieutenant, Marines, William S. Osborn.
6. Surgeon, John Ridgely.
7. Surgeon’s mate, John A. Cowdery.
8. Surgeon’s mate, Nich. Harwood.
9. Sailing master, William Knight.
10. Midshipmen, Bernard Henry.
11. Midshipmen, James Gibbon.
12. Midshipmen, Benjamin F. Reed.
13. Midshipmen, Wallace Wormley.
14. Midshipmen, Robert Gamble.
15. Midshipmen, James Biddle.
16. Midshipmen, Rd. B. Jones.
17. Midshipmen, D. T. Patterson.
18. Midshipmen, William Cutbush.
19. Midshipmen, Simon Smith.
20. Midshipmen, James Renshaw.
21. Sailing maker, Joseph Douglass.
22. Boatswain, George Hodge.
23. Gunner, Rd. Stephenson.
24. Carpenter, William Godby.

Sloop Portsmouth.
George B. Bacon, was a acting purser.

Sloop Falmouth.
1. Purser, William B. Hartwell
2. Purser, Charles S. Porcher, or Percher.
3. John Y. Mason Jr.

Sloop Hornet.

John Redman Coxe, was part of the crew that captured the British sloop Penguin.

Gun-Boats.

James Doughty, of Cumberland county, and State of Maine, asking for a pension on account of his services and injuries received on board a gun-boat in the service of the United States during the war of 1812 with Great Britain.

Gun-boat No. 5.
Commander was Batram G. Hipkins, 1808.

Gun-boat No. 11.
Richard Davidson, of the Mississippi Territory, was asking to be paid back for medicine he had furnished to the crew of Gun-boat No. 11., while station near Fort Adams in said Territory.

Gun-boat No. 159.
Ann Brown, asking for a pension in consideration of the loss of her husband, John Brown, deceased, whilst commander of gun boat No 159, which was wrecked in 1810.

Susanne B. Prefry, widow of James Prefry, who was wounded in the gun-boat service during the war of 1812, asking for a pension.

In 1861, Alfred Guthrie, was the inventor of a steam gun-boat and floating battery combined.

James Renshaw, was a Captain of a gun-boat in 1808.

Gun-boat No.164.
Samuel W. Lecompte, praying remuneration for his losses, occasioned by the wreck of the gun boat No. 164, in the year 1813, of which boat he was an officer.

Gun-boat No. 162.
Abraham H. Kinsley, of East Florida, and sundry citizens in his behalf, praying for a pension for services rendered as pilot, on board of gun-boat No. 162, in the year 1812.

Gun-Boats No. 149 & No 154.

While attempting to pass up the river Appalachicola, with a convoy of provisions and stores, in the month of July 1816, were attacked by a fort situated on said river and occupied by a number of fugitive Negroes and Indians, and who, in resisting said attack blew up and destroyed said fort, with, with the greatest part of those by whom it was occupied.

Note. By no means could I name all the ships the navy had, However here is a list of battles between ships. These reports not only tell of the battle but give a few crew names and in some cases a lot of names. These reports will only be send upon request as some are very long, you may request your report by writing to the above address.

These reports come Naval Affairs Vol. 1., 1794-1825.

1. Between the United States frigate Constellation and the French frigate La Vengeance.
2. Between the United States schooner Enterprise and a Tripolitan corsair.
3. Between the United States frigate United States and British frigate Macedonian.
4. Between the United States sloop of war Wasp and the British sloop of war Frolic.
5. Between the United States frigate Constitution and British frigate Java.
6. Between the American and British fleets on Lake Erie.
7. Between the United States brig Enterprise and British brig Boxer.
8. Between the American and British fleets on Lake Champlain.
9. Between the United States sloop of war Peacock and the British sloop of war Epervier.
10. Between the United States sloop of war Wasp and the British sloop of war Reindeer.
11. Between the United States sloop of war Hornet and the British sloop of war Penguin.
12. Between the American squadron and an Algerine frigate and brig in 1815.
13. Between the United States frigate Constitution and the British ships Cyane and Levant.
14. Between the boats of a British squadron and the American privateer General Armstrong.
15. Between the United States schooner Grampus and the Spanish privateer Pancheta.
16. Between the United States schooner Porpoise and the Spanish privateers Palmyra and G. Boves.
17. Between two piratical vessels and the boats of the United States schooner Alligator.
18. Between the piratical schooner Pilot and the barges Gallinipper and Mosquito.

Between Friends-Genealogy & Web Site Problems.

I believe that no one can go through life with out at lest one friend, one you can talk to about anything, one that can give you a boost up once in a while when we are down. I have a good friend like that, his name is Bud and his hobby is writing about the history of the U. S. Naval fighting ships, as for myself its genealogy. I like writing but I am far from being a good speller, but that dose not stops me. I met Bud a few years ago through my writings, he saw some my work and invited me to put some work up at his web site, and we have been friend ever sense.

Bud and I talk not just about are hobbies, but life in general, over the last year I being keeping his litters, as his answers to my questions still, help me. They have helped me so much, I thought I would work up a page, and put some of them up, in the hope that they may help some one else. I know there are many of you out there with the same hobby and have some of the same genealogy problems and web site problems as me, and I hope you will find some answers in these litters.

I wrote This litter sometime in late November, I’m talking about the counter on my new Web site ( Civil War Days & Those Surnames ) my site had just hit the main stream of the inter net listing ( As I call it ) and my site was just taking off.

Hi Bud:
I wrote you a couple a days ago but got no answer, then the mail came back to day I had the wrong address. But that’s ok I just wanted just to say hi….. that’s what people do when their bored but then I really shouldn’t say that, in that I have been working on my site every day…and just finish my third post today and just started a new one, it will be on the surnames of the Blockade-runners. The counter just keeps going up ( 1236 ) Bud in my last couple of indentations, I told them there would be no historical information on battles or ships and things like that, and that my information was on surnames only. However I stated I never give a surname with out giving the name of the battle he or she was killed in or captured at I also state even if they don’t find a surname but if they see a name of a battle or a ship they would like to know about I would be happy to look it up… was I wrong in doing it this way?…. Well like I said this was just to say Hi.

Bud's return litter: December 5, 07.

Hi Dennis,
How the heck are you this fine morning??? We got snow here in Indiana….it started coming down about 8:30 or 9 last night………and we had an accumulation of about 3 or 4 inches. Just enough so the kids well probably be "delayed" going to school this morning...........[they just love it to dead].

Well maybe all you wanted to do is say Hi…..but I enjoy hearing from you, that tells me your staying out trouble and at lest your attempting to stay busy.

Glad to hear that you continue to work on your site, we always need to keep the improvements of what and how we offer info. I find I get a lot of “hits” also, but out of all them hits I do believe most are just “shopping” for general info………but that is ok, that is what it is there for so I feel good about that.

Dennis here is what I find works very well in the situation that you describe as far as “Battles & Ships.”
I would explain to individuals that you possibly can offer a great deal of info on a surname, and just give a reference to the “battle or vessel” that the person was involved in.
I would explain that the battle and or vessel would only consist of a “thumbnail” content…..enough reference to “tie-in” that surname to circumstances of his/her military life.
Now the reason I suggest this is: you want those individuals to realize your “expert knowledge & interest” is manly on the surname………”yes” you do have sources to draw from to offer additional knowledge…..like “battles & ships…..but you want them to know that is not you “main ability of interest.”

So……my suggestion would be to “offer” the names of the battle & ship…..maybe a “very brief description of those……[ sometimes referred too as a ‘Thumb Nail’ ]…..but I would then offer to that individual……a “web site, a book title, or the contact of a person”…..that, if they choose to learn more about the “battles and or vessel” they could pursue those areas……..
In other words your telling them you know “something” about those battles and vessels, but if they wished to “know more in depth knowledge” they would best be served by going to those “other” experts in their field of interest…….that way you are still serving there needs, and they will appreciate that a grate deal.

Also Dennis I’ve found that if you do the above….then that person that is seeking info.....will more then likely keep coming back to you for “all” there “Look-ups”……..and the reason for that is..……you are not “ # % & * @” them. You are honest in telling them what you “Do Know” and suggesting to them “others” or “other sources” that can offer them “additional expert info……and people like “Honest” and “Upfront“ people.

Well good luck……and I hope some of the above has helped you sort out that particular situation.

“Enjoy, Bud.”

In January of 2008, I wrote a letter to Bud, as I put it, to “pick his brain.” I had started a new page on forts but, soon found there was very little information on surnames, and as my site is all about family names and very little history. I wasn’t sure which way to go. However I found the information very interesting and I thought it would make good back ground, for those looking into forts and family’s that may have had family members in some of these forts. So I sent Bud a sample of the information and ask him what he thought.

Bud's reply of January 15, 08.

Hi Dennis, I read over what you sent me about "Forts," and in my humble opinion.......I think it is interesting as hell. Also there are a few reasons you need to "post" this info.

No.1 is "you" are interested in that type of information......and actually that is "reason" enough, but you can bet if your interested in this sort of data, so are others. Another thing that goes along with this is........the info don't have to "lay" there forever........"Post, in your opinion, the most interesting of what you have"..........just to get a feel for others interest. In the "Post" ask them to "send" you a comment via your e-mail....or to share info that they have.

No.2. I would "post" that type of info under a "New Blog".....[completely New]....with a new title or heading....and then "Link" your two "blogs together."

No.3 Think about explaining to the reader how this material "may" help them in solving some incidents that they read or are searching for elsewhere.....the info you provide may "lead" them to "the why's....of something that they run across mentioned in there family history........ Sometimes individuals don't realize how the info they are reading is a benefit to them....so the "author" of which is "you".....need to "tickle there brain."......get them to think. As a suggestion...........if you put any words in your "post" that is "words they used to define something in those times" .....if I were you I would offer in the post......on what that word was.....how it came about to be used in that era.....as an example...you used the word " embrasures" in the "Fire at Delaware"......so just what is this word??? what does it describe????..... Any author will tell you.........if you don't know what the word means then either find out and put it in a footnote......or don't use it. But why not take it one step further......give a history of that word, why they used that word....and what is the word today we use for the same "item...description...etc....etc..." Never be boring.....always think of injecting new material into your work.....some of it may work....some may not....but how do you know for sure until you try!!! So.............there is my opinion............... Go for it.

In another letter in January of 08., I was telling Bud how much my E. Mails had dropped off, in the beginning when I started researching I would get 10 to 15 mails a day, but now, 1 or 2 a week. The numbers on my counter at my new web site was still going higher, but no questions. I asked him if he had any thought on the matter.

Bud’s reply January 30, 08.

Hi Dennis............ Well Dennis I've been having a tad of a problem with one of my e-mail accounts, so due to this hic-cup in the system, of which has not been fixed by the "computer experts" as of yet.....I've been re-arranging my address book and so on and so forth, of which has been "eating up a great deal of my time"....so that is why I haven't gotten back to you in a timely manner. I've looked over your "site or blog"......and I myself I like it. I think it is informative, and would offer a great deal of info to anyone that is searching for info from that era.

I hope you get a ton of hits off of it. My site & my blog started off early in the year with others having some interest in it, but hat has pretty much fallen off here in the last three weeks. I've always said that I do believe people are changing on how and why they use the computer to gather up "genealogy' material. It is my belief that the serious research is mainly a two fold situation......some info is gathered from the computer, but a lot of individuals have returned to "books and printed material" for their information.
Here in Fort Wayne, IN. we are fortunate enough to have the 2nd largest "genealogy" library in the U.S......and I go there fairly often, and when I do I see it is a very busy facility. Also the amount of "History," regardless of what area you're looking into....be it war's, ships, forts, individuals, surnames....etc...etc....there is just tons upon tons of info to pull from.....so is the computer measuring up with all of that??? I really don't know the answer to that, but I do know what once was ......is not as it is now. So, I think the computer is just 'another tool' but I don't think it is as useful of a tool as it first started out to the researcher.....books and printed material is still their primary source of information to search through.

How does that all change for guys like us??? Well if I was to guess I'd say whatever we put on the computer for others to "look at" will have to be "unique" material.....something that is normally tough for researchers to come up with, and the material that 'we' offer will have to be 'renewed & changed' very often. The 'same-oh....same-oh' or put it on a web site and leave it for a long period of time [and I am very guilty of this myself] is not going to attract many researchers..........and that I do believe is why I don't get many hits anymore. Well the above is just some of my thoughts......and it will be interesting on how "historical information" is offered in the future. Keep up the good work.....and hopefully your keeping extremely busy.....
Enjoy!!

On February 5, 08., I wrote Bud telling him I had tried something new at my web site. I had put up a Index listing all the names of interest and in the information I highlighted the surnames in red so they would jump out at you, I had Bud look it over and tell me what he thought of my changes.

Bud’s reply of February 6, 08.

Hi Dennis..............well Dennis it all looks terrific to me, and doing something just a tad different is a good thing. I guess it really don't matter what "we" think, actually it is what a "user" will think of the lay out. So I would say when people contact you about a request for info..........ask them what "their opinion" is of your site, and ease of use. No one better to judge your work than the actually "user" of the material.

Also another thing.......nothing is "set in stone"....it can be changed if you so desire....and you know Dennis, I am a firm believer that one needs to change things around every now and then...just to keep things interesting.

So.......what I'd do is live with it for awhile........give it a couple of weeks to mellow on you, then go back an re-read it, and try and look at it from a different perspective, and see what you think..........and if need be make some changes....or don't do anything to it.......... I like to give my material at least a month........then I go back and re-read.....and I see my huge typing errors, spelling errors, and also where a sentence does not make its point..... Then there are times I re-read and have been known to "throw the whole damn thing out".....because I haven't presented what I wanted to present in my original idea.

Looks as if you got a wonderful idea started....so if you think it is a "good start"...then give it some time to "grow on you" then go back in after a few weeks and "fine tune" if you so desire............ Looks good...........keep it up...hope you get a million hits.
Enjoy!

My research is in the field of Surnames, not only civilians but military ( 1789-1875 ) and I had just ran a cross some information, that had thousands of window pensioners, and navy, marine pensioners, and deserters. But had no way of cross referencing them so I could put the windows with the service men. Also a lot of my information only covers Officer, but had a lot of lower ranks but no way to look them up, I needed a reference book, or a web site that could help. I wrote Bud on February 8, 08., asking if he could help.

Bud’s reply of February 8, 08.

Hi Dennis............WoW!!!...that is a tough question. I'm assuming your interested in the mid 1800's or so.....as far as these roasters are concerned I've run across "state wide roasters" when I was at the Library.....in the genealogy dept. I don't know for sure if there would be a national one available or not....but I may have a suggestion. If you have a "Library" near you.....or at least a Library that you can make a call too.....why not give them a ring, and pick there brain a tad. You see Dennis, most Library's belong to a "Book loan system".....where as the Library you call may not have the particular book that lists these roasters.....but they just may know "how to find out if one has been printed....and if so....is it available"............... So......don't discount giving the ole Library a call an let them work for you is seeing if anything has ever been published........ The reason I bring all this to your attention is.....I purchased a book a few years ago, that had a roaster in it of the lower ranks of the men that served in the Civil War from "Allen County" here in Indiana.............so I am fairly sure the material is available............but where this info is located...and in what venue that you can obtain is the question......but I'll bet my billfold that a "Library can help"... Hope that helps.
Enjoy!!

In June I had found a lot of information on Dartmoor prison, but found that there was a lot of information and it would take weeks if not months to put it all together. So I put it aside. I wasn’t looking for that much work. While I started to complain that I could find no subject matter to work on. Then out of the blue a men from England wrote me saying he had a lot of information on the prison and could I use it?, well one then lead to another, so I worked up two pages on Dartmoor, it took a little over a month to finish. I wrote Bud and asked what he did when he found it hard to find subjects to work on.

Bud’s reply of June 5, 08.

Dennis you mention your kind of "in between" ideas on what to get involved in as far as your next project...... well I have the same problem at different times.........I have a solution that "works" for me...........maybe it will provide you with some ideas to use on your own. I have a folder......labeled "NAVAL HISTORY SUBJECTS".........in this folder I "jot" down "off the wall subjects" .....some of the subjects that sound interesting I gather up when I'm reading or researching "another subject"....or "I have a damn brain storm" and one pops into my pea brain....so I jot them down in this folder for "possible"....and the important word here is "POSSIBLE"....use at a later date. Sometimes I'm researching something else and I "run across" material that pertains to a "subject" in my "NAVAL HISTORY SUBJECTS"....so I "sub note" under the main subject what I found....where I found it....so I can go back to it if I ever wish to write about that particular subject. Now this may or may not work for "you".....but if I were you I'd develop a system for yourself....and will work for you.....the different subjects that you come into contact with...and feel it [Has a Possible Importance and May be considered for a future article]…is interesting to put on your site. This way you "always" have material to "tease" your brain to consider that particular subject.....the more you think of and list the more you have to choose from............... So.......give it some thought. Any way...........good to hear from you.........and don't set around and mull over what to research......just reach right out and pick a subject......you may be surprised at how much you learn by reading and researching it.
Enjoy!!

Again in June I wrote Bud about my writings on Dartmoor prison, I found I was a little shake on writing the pages as the man who was helping me, had wrote a book on it, and was some one of importance, and I didn’t think I could do as good of a job (measure up) to his writings, so I wrote Bud on the matter

Bud’s reply of June 17, 08.

Hi Dennis.............. Well Dennis.....I've been involved a few times with the very same set up that you have described .... Never under-estimate yourself and your research and writing skills on what you do and how you do it. Actually you don't have to "measure up" to anyone........that is why we are "individuals".........each can take the same subject and each of us will research that subject....and write about it in a our own way..........and each will be different....and all will be interesting. So.......my suggestion is .......give it a try.......you may enjoy it...........and then again you may not.......but what have you lost....."actually nothing" you've gained knowledge....and you worked in an area that was interesting to you..... Now if you find you don't wish to "work with this dude [Ron Joy from England].......then just e-mail him and say your going to go back to doing what you feel is in "your" best interest..........."END OF STORY!!!" You don't "owe" him a long drawn out reason that you are not going to continue..............if you don't like it ...or the situation............you just say............."I'm done!!"

All that counts is......You enjoy what your doing......your following what your heart tells you......and your comfortable in this type of setting...........and if you can say "yes" to all of the above........then all the rest will fall into place......but.....and yes there is a "but". Don't think you have to "measure up" to this guy....... Maybe he has to "measure up" to "YOU" Another thing.............don't let him "USE YOU".......if you feel you and your material is being taken advantage .....used....then "dump this guy like a hot piece of coal"................OK???

Look at "trying" in this manner Dennis.............thoughtout our lives we were introduced to many things.....and "we tried" many of them............some we found we liked...we enjoyed them...and they become a part of us...we learned.....but some we found we didn't like..........so we "dropped them".....and moved on....and we continued to try other "new" exciting things.....and that "trying" continues until the day we die..................some we like...some we don't..........again that is why we all are not alike.......we are individuals. Does that all help???

In another letter in June to Bud I wrote saying how I hated writing introductions ( lead in), I all ways found it hard to find just the right words, and can’t not seem to find just the right words. I wrote Bud to ask what he did when that happens to him.

Bud’s reply of June 21, 08.

Well Dennis it seems as I get older my "Memory" seems to evade me.....hell I have the same problem in attempting to "put words together"..........sometime things can fall together in a 'New York minute'....and other days I can't think of words that will fit the subject.......... Most of the time when that happens I just stop and go on to something completely different...... But I'll have to say.........sometimes that works for me and sometimes it does not.

Dennis I try to take a "subject ....be it 'history' or whatever"....and read about it from several different authors.....and inter into all of that 'first hand accountings, journals....etc...etc.' and then "I form my own opinion on what took place...or what happened....or who thought this or that"......then I write what "I" thought. I don't care if the words are correct or not, or how it looks.........I get my "thoughts of the my version of what took place on paper"....... Then I put it aside. In a couple of days I then bring it up on the computer....[I put everything on the computer in files].....I re-read it.....do some polishing of the words....."put in words...take out words".....just start to "clean it up." I may do this 3, 4, 5 or so times....until I can read it and know I've put "MY" thoughts and comments as plainly as I can........... Most of the time I find that my writings will agree with about 50% of what I've read from other authors.....but mostly I find that even though I've read some of the same material others have read....I may get a different "spin" on what took place or what actually did happen..... To me that is neat for many to have a different slant on what took place.....because the more individuals that read and write about an event....the more the actual 'truth' is laid before us on the events of that day, that battle....or event.

When I do a "Lead-in"......I give a slight "overview" of what I feel is interesting............and I attempt to "tease" the reader. I want to raise a question in his mind......"Hmmmmmm....now that is interesting....what did actually happen??"..... And the only way he/she can find out the answer is to read the article..........so I like to "play" with the readers mind on my "Lead-in"..... So to me the "Lead-in" is a fun page to write......because all the while I'm attempting to "tickle" the readers interest.....just enough so they say to themselves, "Damn....I didn't realize this........this is very interesting...why haven't I heard about this??" Also I want to "gather in" the "Non-History Reader."....the person that has never in their life picked up a history book............. And actually that is pretty easy to do...........so.....I just try to "Raise Questions" to gather in readers...............and sometimes I do.........and a lot of times I don't..........but it sure is fun trying.

Anyway Dennis ....keep up the "good work"..........and my statement to you is ...."Write what you wish.....and Write how you wish to ...........that is what makes "authors" interesting..........and it don't make any different if you write because its a "hobby" or you do it for "many dollars".............you have something to say, you've read, researched, and compiled.....and you wish to let others know what you found....but you wish to tell it "your way"....................I say, "GO FOR IT"..... Enjoy!!

In July I wrote Bud that I had starter a new web site ( The history of Oakland Kansas & More) a site where I could put other writings. I like to write about history, but I like to write short stories or just what’s on my mind, and my surname web site was not the place to put it. So I started a new one. I wrote Bud and asked if he ever wrote. outside his field and how he felt about it.

Bud’s reply of July 9, 08.

Well Dennis it is my belief that 'writing' ....as a hobby, or as a profession...can lead the author to become narrow in the vision of subject matter. It is also my belief that "How does one know what 'May' be interesting 'outside' their normal subject unless they venture out to "Dabble" in ......other writings. I myself I have many writings....[actually 98%] ....are tied to "Naval History".....but....and it is a big "but"....I have a huge interest in "General History" of just about any sort...... Do I ever write about it?? Nope!!....never have. For some damn reason I've never taken that step as you have, so I look at individuals such as you that broaden their scopes of writing material as "Neat as hell." I don't consider myself a "writer"....or anywhere close to an "author", and I don't have any "formal" training in writing "anything".........in fact a Captain aboard a sub I was on one time was looking over a report I wrote about one of the dives that I & my dive crew just got done doing...[had to recover several bodies from small fishing vessel]....and he simply stated: "Bud, you and your crew are good under the water...you get the job done..and I wouldn't do what you guys do for all the money in the world......but let me tell you.....'You are not worth a shit at writing up a document afterward....no proper English, spelling is worse than my 8 yr. old...and you write as you talk....not good!!!!!" So Dennis I just "write" for the fun of it........I really don't give a "rats butt" who likes it or who doesn't........I just enjoy doing it..........if I had to write something and attempt to get paid for it....I'd probably "HATE IT!!!"

At my age Dennis......I like to do things I "like to do".....first of all to have fun while accomplishing the task....and for it to be informative and interesting to others...........

So.......I pat you on the back for spreading your wings and venturing into other writing subject matter..........I think you'll be pleasantly surprised of the comments you receive............. I think it is damn good.............and it also tells "Who Dennis is"............to the reader....kind of gives them a "sneak peek" inside your thoughts as you write........ Enjoy....and keep it up........