WAR DEPARTMENT, JUDGE-ADVOCATE'S OFFICE,
Washington, D. C., June 2, 1866.
Report of Colonel L. C. Turner, Judge-Advocate, to the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives, in the matter of witnesses who had sworn falsely in relation to the complicity of Jeff. Davis and others in the assassination of President Lincoln.
On Thursday night, April 26, last, by direction of Judge-Advocate-General Holt, I went to New York City to find and procure the attendance of eight persons as witnesses before the House Judiciary Committee. The names of said witnesses, as furnished me by General Holt, were Sanford Conover, William Campbell, Joseph Snevel, Farnum B. Wright, John H. Patten, Sarah Douglass, [John] McGill, and Miss [Mary] Knapp. The only information I had as to where said persons could be found was that General Holt informed me that Conover's address was at Station A, post-office, New York (but Governor Boutwell told me it was Station F); that Snevel's address was Station D, New York; that Campbell, Wright, and McGill were supposed to be in or about New York; Patten in Saint Louis; Mrs. Douglass and Miss Knapp in Canada.
I was advised that Wright should be sent to find Patten and that Conover should find and procure the two women, and General Holt was to telegraph Snevel to [meet] me at the Astor House Friday a. m., and he gave me a letter to Conover asking him to aid me in procuring said witnesses, &c. On reaching the Astor House on Friday morning I wrote two notes to Conover, one directed to Station A, the other to Station F, asking him to call on me at once. Friday p. m. a card was left for me by Snevel, saying he would call next day and requesting that I would leave a note at the office stating my business, &c. Saturday Snevel called, said that he had not seen Conover in two or three days, that he was in Brooklyn, and when he last saw him he said he was about going to Washington and wished him (Snevel) to remain in New York and he would give him a good job on his return from Washington.
Snevel also told me he had not seen Campbell for some days, but promised to find Conover and Campbell and come with them to my room that evening (Saturday) or Sunday morning. As Snevel left I at once went to Marshal Murray's office to ascertain if I could get aid in finding the men, if needed, as I suspected that all was not right. The distance to the marshal's office from the Astor House is a walk of from three to five minutes. I did not find Marshal Murray, and returned to the Astor House, and when returning I met Snevel in the street. I spoke to him and he introduced me to Campbell, who was with him. They did not appear at their ease and seemed surprised at meeting me.
They promised to find Conover and come with him to my room that evening or early Sunday morning. I then wrote two more notes to Conover at Stations A and F, saying I had a letter from Judge Holt to him asking his aid and assistance. No one appeared till Sunday afternoon and then Campbell called alone. I talked with him and asked questions and he was a good deal embarrassed. He finally asserted, "This is all false; I must make a clean breast of it; I can't stand it any longer." He then made a full disclosure, giving a history of himself, of Senvel and Conover, and others as far as he knew; the deceptions, fraud, and injury and perjury that had been practiced and perpetrated. Campbell informed me, and I afterward found it to be true, that Conover and himself saw the telegram sent Snevel by Judge Holt; that Conover received my notes, and that Conover dictated, wrote out, the note left by Snevel for me Friday; that Conover sent Snevel to my room, told him what to say, &c. I directed Campbell to say to Conover that I wished to have him go to Canada for witnesses, and that I had a letter for him from Judge Holt, &c., and that I wanted to send him at once.
Conover finally called Monday noon. He was agitated, uneasy; said he was "busy and could not stop then." He left and promised to call next morning at 10 o'clock. He did not call til 3 p. m. I gave him the letter of Judge Holt. He said he would go to Canada for Mrs. Douglass and Miss Knapp; that they were at Lachine and that Wright was in Montreal; that he would find Wright and send him to Saint Louis for Patten, &c. He figured out the expenses of getting them to Washington at about $400. I told him I would telegraph to the Judiciary Committee for the money, and he was to call on me at 9 o'clock that evening. Previous to this I had ascertained unmistakably that the names of the eight witnesses were all fictitious, and that their names and residences were as follows:
Sanford Conover--his true name is Dunham; lawyer by profession; formerly lived at Croton, then in New York and Brooklyn; a very shrewd, bad, and dangerous man. William Campbell--his true name is Joseph A. Hoare; a gas-fixer by trade; born in the State of New York and never south of Washington. Joseph Snevel--his true name is William H. Roberts, formerly ticket agent on Harlem Railroad, then kept tavern at Yonkers, &c.; was never South. Farnum B. Wright--true name John Waters; is lame in the knee, works in a brickyard near Cold Spring, on Long Island, &c. John H. Patten--true name, Peter Stevens; lives at Nyack, near Piermont, on the North River; is now a justice of the peace there. Sarah Douglass and Miss Knapp--the true name of one is Dunham, who is the wife of Conover; the name of the other is Mrs. Charles Smythe, is the sister or sister-in-law of Conover and lives at Cold Spring, Long Island; her husband is a clerk on Balckwell's Island. McGill--his name is Neally; he is a licensed peddler in New York and sometimes drives a one-horse cart.
Conover agreed to call at or before 9 o'clock Tuesday evening. He sent a card saying he had called and would call again Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Campbell, as agreed, left with me Thursday morning for Washington and I directed that if any one called for me to say that I had gone to Boston for a few days. I returned to Washington with Campbell, and Conover was telegraphed by the Judiciary Committee to come on here. He sent Snevel to the Astor House and was told I had gone to Boston and he then left for Washington, expecting, I suppose, to be sent to Canada and get money. He called at committee room of the Judiciary Committee and there met Campbell unexpectedly. After this, as is known, the assistant sergeant-at-arms went with Conover to New York to subpoena certain witnesses. On reaching the Astor House Conover left the sergeant-at-arms and he has not seen him since. Then, May 15, instant by direction of Judge Holt, I went to New York with Campbell and sergeant-at-arms to find and subpoena Snevel, McGill, Wright, and Patten.
We found Snevel in the keeping of Conover, who was living in a tenement house up town. We found Wright (Waters) at Cold Spring; Patten (Esquire Stevens) at Nyack, and McGill (Neally) in New York, and they were all subpoenaed. Through the influence and efforts of Campbell (Hoare), mainly, Snevel was induced to call on me and make a full disclosure and agreed to go to Washington and before the Judiciary Committee. He did so, with Campbell, and made his verified statement. I state, in addition, that while Campbell was making his disclosure I asked him if it were true, as he asserted, that the depositions of himself, Snevel, and others, made before General Holt, were entirely false, how it happened that they gave such consistent, minute, and plausible statements? He replied: "The statements made by Snevel and myself were written out by Conover and we studied and rehearsed them at the National Hotel, in Washington, several days before making our depositions." He said he had original, as prepared for himself by Conover, in his possession and would give it to me.
He did so and I herewith inclose it, marked as Exhibit A.* It is in Conover's handwriting. Campbell also informed me that Conover "planned that he (Campbell) should go to the Canadian border, at Rouse's Point or Saint Albans, on pretense that he could find an important witness named Lamar;" and Campbell was sent by General Holt by reason of their false representations. Campbell said he knew no such man as Lamar and that his mission to Saint Albans, Boston, and back to Washington was a fraudulent pretense devised by Conover to obtain money, &c. Campbell left Washington on this deceptive mission, leaving Conover in Washington; and when he reached New York he received a letter of instructions from Conover, which is herewith in closed, marked Exhibit B.* My investigation and the disclosures made prove (undoubtingly in my mind) that the depositions made by Campbell, Snevel, Wright, Patten, Mrs Douglass, and others are false; that they are cunningly devised, diabolical fabrications of Conover, verified by his suborned and perjured accomplices.
L. C. TURNER.
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Note. There are more reports on Sanford Conover, so if your researching this man and would like the reports, drop me a line and I will send them to you, my address can be found in my profile.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Sunday, February 07, 2010
THE ALABAMA Vs. THE KEARSARGE
Over The last couple weeks you may have noticed I have been doing a lot on the CSS Alabama, the last one was on the Controversy over the photos of the Alabama, which you can read by taking this link: http://civilwarthosesurnames.blogspot.com/2010/01/controversy-over-css-alabama-uss.html, This page was updated Feb. 17, 2010, As I was posting these last letters I began to read some of them. I found what some of what Mr. Francois Crevel was saying was true while the other side says No.
So I decided to go back over the records and find as many descriptions of the Alabama as I could. After going over 300 or so pages I found very little descriptions of the Alabama , but I found enough to give you a good idea on what the ship looked like. Now these descriptions are not taken other writing but from the official records of the British Government and of the American Consulates station there. After reading the descriptions here and by following the links of each page you may be able to decided which side to take?
Then you may not care about this Controversy, and only whish to learn as much as you can about this ship, and write your own story? In either case you will find a lot of interesting information on these pages. On some of these pages I have given Captain Semmes side of the battle, but it wasn’t a full story. So after these descriptions I will give a more fuller story given by Captain Semmes, as he told it to the ( London Times.)
The descriptions of the CSS Alabama.
Liverpool June 18, 1862.
Her engines are 350 horse-power, oscillating in principle. She will draw 14 feet when loaded, and is 1,050 tons burden, has one funnel or smoke-stack painted black, forward of the mainmast, two ventilators forward of the funnel, also painted black. The hull painted black; billet-head gilt, with a shield painted red. The stern is round, with black galley windows. The stern has carvings on it of gilt. She has three masts, bark-rigged; the masts and spars very bright. Her propeller is a screw, so arranged that it can be raised by steam from the water.
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Liverpool July 5, 1862.
Is built of oak and coppered, about two hundred feet long and eighteen feet deep, will draw from ten to fourteen feet loaded, 1,050 tons, bark-rigged; has no name, but is called No. 290. Has two oscillating cylinders working almost at the bottom of the vessel.
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Custom House, July 1, 1862.
Her dimensions are as follows: length 211 feet 6 inches; breadth, 31 feet 8 inches; depth, 17 feet 8 inches, and her gross tonnage, by the present rule of admeasurement, is 682 tons.
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Liverpool July 25, 1862.
I have procured a photographer to take her as she now lies in the dock, but boat 290, had left dock before the photographer got there.
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Liverpool, July 30, 1862.
I much regret my inability to procure a photograph of her.
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July 21, 1862.
Deposition of William Passmore, Seaman.
The said vessel is a screw steamer of about 1,100 tons burden, as far as I can judge, and is built and fitted up as a fighting ship in all respects. She has a magazine, and shot and canister racks on deck, and is pierced for gulls, the sockets for the bolts for which are laid down. The said vessel has a large quantity of stores and provisions on board, she has taken in about three hundred tons of coal.
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Side note. The Alabama was also known as Boat 290, Eureka, and other names.
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Deposition of Henry Redden, seaman.
we arrived an English bark,. —, Captain Quinn, arrived from London with six guns, two of them 98-pounders (one rifled and the other smooth bore) pivot guns, and four 38-pounder breech guns, smooth-bore broadside guns, two hundred or three hundred barrels of powder, several cases of shot, a quantity of slops, two hundred tons of coal. The Bahama also brought two 38-pounder guns, smooth-bore, and two safes full of money in gold. She had a safe on board before……
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Deposition of Samuel B. Doane.
September 19, 1862.
Master of schooner Starlight, of Deer Island.
When I got aboard the steamer I was taken to the cabin, when the lieutenant said to me, presenting me to the commander, “This is Captain the lieutenant said to me, presenting me to the commander, “This is Captain Semmes.” The commander was a medium size man, slim, with grey hair, moustache, and imperial, dressed all in grey. The officers were in blue with navy buttons.
The steamer is wooden, and not iron-plated, long, narrow, and straight, low in the water, bark-rigged; some think her barkantine-rigged when her mainsail is not set, as the mainmast has a long drop; but I am positive that the mainsail is square. Her armament consists of six 32-pounders, and two large 8-inch pivot guns amidships, the forward rifled. I saw the rifling. Hemp sails, wire rigging. She may be known by the long drop to her fore and mainsails, and her topgallant sails being broad, and with very short hoist.
I counted fifty-two seamen and twelve firemen. All the men forward are English and Irish, no Americans. The officers are southerners.
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Deposition of Theodore Julius.
Master of the ship Tonawanda, of Philadelphia.
The Alabama, or 290, is two hundred and twenty-five feet long, entirely built of wood—they say on board of teak. She is calculated to remain at sea as long as they like, as they condense all the water they use; it takes one pound of coal to make a gallon of water. Her armament consists of six 32-pounders broadside guns, one 68-pounder midships between main and mizenmasts, and one 100-pounder rifled cannon midships forward of the mainmast. I judged there were about one hundred persons on board, mostly English man-of-war’s men.
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Deposition of Clarence B. Yonge, Paymaster.
We received from, the bark Agrippina four broadside guns, each 32-pounders, and two pivot guns—one 68-pounder solid-shot gnu, and one 100-pounder rifled gull—one hundred barrels of gunpowder, a number of Enfield rifles, two cases of pistols, and cartridges for the same. All the clothing for the men was also received from the Agrippina, and the fuses, primers; signals, rockets, shot, shell, and other munitions of war needed by the ship; also a quantity of coal. We received from the Bahama two 32- pounder broadside guns, a bale of blue flannel for sailors’ wear, and a fire-proof chest with fifty thousand dollars in English sovereigns and fifty thousand dollars in bank bills.
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[From the London Times of June 3, 1864]
THE ALABAMA AND THE KEARSARGE.
“SOUTHAMPTON, June 21, 1864.
“Sir: I have the honor to inform you that, in accordance with my intention, as previously announced to you, I steamed out of the harbor of Cherbourg between 9 and 10 o’clock on the morning of the 19th of June for the purpose of engaging the enemy’s steamer Kearsarge, which had been lying off and on the port for several days previously. After clearing the harbor we descried the enemy, with his head off shore, at a distance of about seven miles. We were three-quarters of an hour in coining up with him. I had previously pivoted my guns to starboard, and made all my preparations for engaging the enemy on that side. When within about a mile and a quarter of the enemy he suddenly wheeled, and bringing his head in-shore, presented his starboard battery to me. By this time we were distant about one mile from each other, when I opened on him with solid shot, to which he replied in a few minutes, and the engagement became active on both sides.
“The enemy now pressed his ship under a full head of steam, and to prevent our passing each other too speedily, and to keep our respective broadsides bearing, it became necessary to light in a circle, the two ships steaming around a common center, arid preserving a distance from each other of from a quarter to half a mile. When we got within good shell range we opened upon him with shell. Some tenor fifteen minutes after the commencement of the action our spanker gaff was shot away and our ensign came down by the run. This was immediately replaced by another at the mizenmast-head. The firing now became very hot, and the enemy’s shot and shell soon began to tell upon our hull, knocking down-, killing, and disabling a number of men in different parts of the ship.
“Perceiving that our shell, though apparently exploding against the enemy’s sides were doing him but little damage, returned to solid-shot firing, and from this tune onward attended [alternated?] with shot and shell.
“After the lapse of about one hour and ten minutes our ship was ascertained to be in a sinking condition, the enemy’s shell having exploded in our side and between decks, opening large apertures, through which the water rushed with great rapidity.
“For sonic few minutes I had hopes of being able to reach the French coast, for which purpose I gave the ship all steam, and set such of the fore and aft sails as were available. The ship filled so rapidly, however, that before we had made much progress the fires were extinguished in the furnaces, and we were evidently on the point of sinking. I now hauled down my colors, to prevent the further destruction of life, and dispatched a boat to inform the enemy of our condition.
“Although we were now but 400 yards from each other, the enemy fired upon me five times after my colors had been struck. It is charitable to suppose that a ship of war of a Christian nation could not have done this intentionally.
“We now turned all our exertions towards saving the wounded and such of the boys of the ship who were unable to swim. These were dispatched in my quarter-boats, the only boats remaining to rue, the waist-boats having been torn to pieces.
“Some twenty minutes after my furnace fires had been extinguished, and the slip being on the point of settling, every man, in obedience to a previous order which had been given the crew, jumped overboard and endeavored to save himself.
“There was no appearance of any boat coming to me from the enemy after my ship went down. Fortunately, however, the steam yacht Deerhound, owned by a gentleman of Lancashire, England, Mr. John Lancaster, who was himself on board, steamed up in the midst of my drowning men and rescued a number of both officers and men from the water. I was fortunate enough myself thus to escape to the shelter of the neutral flag, together with about forty others, all told.
“About this time the Kearsarge sent one, and then, tardily, another boat.
“Accompanying you will find lists of the killed and wounded, and of those who were picked up by the Deerhound; the remainder, there is reason to hope, were picked rip by the enemy and by a couple of French pilot-boats, which were also fortunately near the scene of action.
“At the end of the engagement it was discovered by those of our officers who went alongside the enemy’s ship with the wounded, that her midship section on both sides was thoroughly iron coated; this having been done with chain constructed for the purpose, placed perpendicularly from the rail to the edge, the whole covered over by a thin outer planking, which ‘rave no indication of the armor beneath.
“This planking had been ripped o in every direction by our shot and shell, the chain broken and indented in many places, and forced partly into the ship’s side. She was most effectually guarded, however, in this section from penetration. The enemy was much damaged in other parts, but to what extent it is now impossible to tell; it is believed lie was badly crippled.
“My officers and men behaved steadily and gallantly, and though they have lost their ship, they have not lost honor.
“Where all behaved so well it would be invidious to particularize, but I cannot deny myself the pleasure of saying that Mr. Kell, my first lieutenant, deserves great credit for the fine condition in which the ship went into action with regard to her battery, magazine, and shell-rooms, and that he rendered me great assistance by his coolness and
udginent as the fight proceeded.
“The enemy was heavier than myself, both in ship, battery, and crew; but I did not know until the action was over that she was also iron-clad. “Our total loss in killed and wounded is 30; to wit, 9 killed, 21 wounded.
“I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
“R. SEMMES, Captain.”
So I decided to go back over the records and find as many descriptions of the Alabama as I could. After going over 300 or so pages I found very little descriptions of the Alabama , but I found enough to give you a good idea on what the ship looked like. Now these descriptions are not taken other writing but from the official records of the British Government and of the American Consulates station there. After reading the descriptions here and by following the links of each page you may be able to decided which side to take?
Then you may not care about this Controversy, and only whish to learn as much as you can about this ship, and write your own story? In either case you will find a lot of interesting information on these pages. On some of these pages I have given Captain Semmes side of the battle, but it wasn’t a full story. So after these descriptions I will give a more fuller story given by Captain Semmes, as he told it to the ( London Times.)
The descriptions of the CSS Alabama.
Liverpool June 18, 1862.
Her engines are 350 horse-power, oscillating in principle. She will draw 14 feet when loaded, and is 1,050 tons burden, has one funnel or smoke-stack painted black, forward of the mainmast, two ventilators forward of the funnel, also painted black. The hull painted black; billet-head gilt, with a shield painted red. The stern is round, with black galley windows. The stern has carvings on it of gilt. She has three masts, bark-rigged; the masts and spars very bright. Her propeller is a screw, so arranged that it can be raised by steam from the water.
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Liverpool July 5, 1862.
Is built of oak and coppered, about two hundred feet long and eighteen feet deep, will draw from ten to fourteen feet loaded, 1,050 tons, bark-rigged; has no name, but is called No. 290. Has two oscillating cylinders working almost at the bottom of the vessel.
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Custom House, July 1, 1862.
Her dimensions are as follows: length 211 feet 6 inches; breadth, 31 feet 8 inches; depth, 17 feet 8 inches, and her gross tonnage, by the present rule of admeasurement, is 682 tons.
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Liverpool July 25, 1862.
I have procured a photographer to take her as she now lies in the dock, but boat 290, had left dock before the photographer got there.
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Liverpool, July 30, 1862.
I much regret my inability to procure a photograph of her.
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July 21, 1862.
Deposition of William Passmore, Seaman.
The said vessel is a screw steamer of about 1,100 tons burden, as far as I can judge, and is built and fitted up as a fighting ship in all respects. She has a magazine, and shot and canister racks on deck, and is pierced for gulls, the sockets for the bolts for which are laid down. The said vessel has a large quantity of stores and provisions on board, she has taken in about three hundred tons of coal.
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Side note. The Alabama was also known as Boat 290, Eureka, and other names.
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Deposition of Henry Redden, seaman.
we arrived an English bark,. —, Captain Quinn, arrived from London with six guns, two of them 98-pounders (one rifled and the other smooth bore) pivot guns, and four 38-pounder breech guns, smooth-bore broadside guns, two hundred or three hundred barrels of powder, several cases of shot, a quantity of slops, two hundred tons of coal. The Bahama also brought two 38-pounder guns, smooth-bore, and two safes full of money in gold. She had a safe on board before……
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Deposition of Samuel B. Doane.
September 19, 1862.
Master of schooner Starlight, of Deer Island.
When I got aboard the steamer I was taken to the cabin, when the lieutenant said to me, presenting me to the commander, “This is Captain the lieutenant said to me, presenting me to the commander, “This is Captain Semmes.” The commander was a medium size man, slim, with grey hair, moustache, and imperial, dressed all in grey. The officers were in blue with navy buttons.
The steamer is wooden, and not iron-plated, long, narrow, and straight, low in the water, bark-rigged; some think her barkantine-rigged when her mainsail is not set, as the mainmast has a long drop; but I am positive that the mainsail is square. Her armament consists of six 32-pounders, and two large 8-inch pivot guns amidships, the forward rifled. I saw the rifling. Hemp sails, wire rigging. She may be known by the long drop to her fore and mainsails, and her topgallant sails being broad, and with very short hoist.
I counted fifty-two seamen and twelve firemen. All the men forward are English and Irish, no Americans. The officers are southerners.
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Deposition of Theodore Julius.
Master of the ship Tonawanda, of Philadelphia.
The Alabama, or 290, is two hundred and twenty-five feet long, entirely built of wood—they say on board of teak. She is calculated to remain at sea as long as they like, as they condense all the water they use; it takes one pound of coal to make a gallon of water. Her armament consists of six 32-pounders broadside guns, one 68-pounder midships between main and mizenmasts, and one 100-pounder rifled cannon midships forward of the mainmast. I judged there were about one hundred persons on board, mostly English man-of-war’s men.
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Deposition of Clarence B. Yonge, Paymaster.
We received from, the bark Agrippina four broadside guns, each 32-pounders, and two pivot guns—one 68-pounder solid-shot gnu, and one 100-pounder rifled gull—one hundred barrels of gunpowder, a number of Enfield rifles, two cases of pistols, and cartridges for the same. All the clothing for the men was also received from the Agrippina, and the fuses, primers; signals, rockets, shot, shell, and other munitions of war needed by the ship; also a quantity of coal. We received from the Bahama two 32- pounder broadside guns, a bale of blue flannel for sailors’ wear, and a fire-proof chest with fifty thousand dollars in English sovereigns and fifty thousand dollars in bank bills.
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[From the London Times of June 3, 1864]
THE ALABAMA AND THE KEARSARGE.
“SOUTHAMPTON, June 21, 1864.
“Sir: I have the honor to inform you that, in accordance with my intention, as previously announced to you, I steamed out of the harbor of Cherbourg between 9 and 10 o’clock on the morning of the 19th of June for the purpose of engaging the enemy’s steamer Kearsarge, which had been lying off and on the port for several days previously. After clearing the harbor we descried the enemy, with his head off shore, at a distance of about seven miles. We were three-quarters of an hour in coining up with him. I had previously pivoted my guns to starboard, and made all my preparations for engaging the enemy on that side. When within about a mile and a quarter of the enemy he suddenly wheeled, and bringing his head in-shore, presented his starboard battery to me. By this time we were distant about one mile from each other, when I opened on him with solid shot, to which he replied in a few minutes, and the engagement became active on both sides.
“The enemy now pressed his ship under a full head of steam, and to prevent our passing each other too speedily, and to keep our respective broadsides bearing, it became necessary to light in a circle, the two ships steaming around a common center, arid preserving a distance from each other of from a quarter to half a mile. When we got within good shell range we opened upon him with shell. Some tenor fifteen minutes after the commencement of the action our spanker gaff was shot away and our ensign came down by the run. This was immediately replaced by another at the mizenmast-head. The firing now became very hot, and the enemy’s shot and shell soon began to tell upon our hull, knocking down-, killing, and disabling a number of men in different parts of the ship.
“Perceiving that our shell, though apparently exploding against the enemy’s sides were doing him but little damage, returned to solid-shot firing, and from this tune onward attended [alternated?] with shot and shell.
“After the lapse of about one hour and ten minutes our ship was ascertained to be in a sinking condition, the enemy’s shell having exploded in our side and between decks, opening large apertures, through which the water rushed with great rapidity.
“For sonic few minutes I had hopes of being able to reach the French coast, for which purpose I gave the ship all steam, and set such of the fore and aft sails as were available. The ship filled so rapidly, however, that before we had made much progress the fires were extinguished in the furnaces, and we were evidently on the point of sinking. I now hauled down my colors, to prevent the further destruction of life, and dispatched a boat to inform the enemy of our condition.
“Although we were now but 400 yards from each other, the enemy fired upon me five times after my colors had been struck. It is charitable to suppose that a ship of war of a Christian nation could not have done this intentionally.
“We now turned all our exertions towards saving the wounded and such of the boys of the ship who were unable to swim. These were dispatched in my quarter-boats, the only boats remaining to rue, the waist-boats having been torn to pieces.
“Some twenty minutes after my furnace fires had been extinguished, and the slip being on the point of settling, every man, in obedience to a previous order which had been given the crew, jumped overboard and endeavored to save himself.
“There was no appearance of any boat coming to me from the enemy after my ship went down. Fortunately, however, the steam yacht Deerhound, owned by a gentleman of Lancashire, England, Mr. John Lancaster, who was himself on board, steamed up in the midst of my drowning men and rescued a number of both officers and men from the water. I was fortunate enough myself thus to escape to the shelter of the neutral flag, together with about forty others, all told.
“About this time the Kearsarge sent one, and then, tardily, another boat.
“Accompanying you will find lists of the killed and wounded, and of those who were picked up by the Deerhound; the remainder, there is reason to hope, were picked rip by the enemy and by a couple of French pilot-boats, which were also fortunately near the scene of action.
“At the end of the engagement it was discovered by those of our officers who went alongside the enemy’s ship with the wounded, that her midship section on both sides was thoroughly iron coated; this having been done with chain constructed for the purpose, placed perpendicularly from the rail to the edge, the whole covered over by a thin outer planking, which ‘rave no indication of the armor beneath.
“This planking had been ripped o in every direction by our shot and shell, the chain broken and indented in many places, and forced partly into the ship’s side. She was most effectually guarded, however, in this section from penetration. The enemy was much damaged in other parts, but to what extent it is now impossible to tell; it is believed lie was badly crippled.
“My officers and men behaved steadily and gallantly, and though they have lost their ship, they have not lost honor.
“Where all behaved so well it would be invidious to particularize, but I cannot deny myself the pleasure of saying that Mr. Kell, my first lieutenant, deserves great credit for the fine condition in which the ship went into action with regard to her battery, magazine, and shell-rooms, and that he rendered me great assistance by his coolness and
udginent as the fight proceeded.
“The enemy was heavier than myself, both in ship, battery, and crew; but I did not know until the action was over that she was also iron-clad. “Our total loss in killed and wounded is 30; to wit, 9 killed, 21 wounded.
“I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
“R. SEMMES, Captain.”
Saturday, February 06, 2010
U. S. PeacocK VS. H. M. S. Epervier.
I got a mail the other day by a gentleman ( Alan King ) who had some information he thought you readers would enjoy reading, and he stares:
Hello Dennis,
My G,G,G, Grand Father, 1st Lt John Hackett joined HMS Epervier Jan .16, 1814 and was in the action with the Privateer Alfred. Just a few weeks later the score was settled by USS Peacock:). April 29 1814 off the coast of Florida. I am researching the life and times of this old sea dog and have attached a copy of his Obituary for your information. There may be some who visit your site who would like to share notes?
Alan King
alanfking@mac.com
Note. Those of you who whish to share information with him may contact him by the address that is provided.
Hello Dennis,
My G,G,G, Grand Father, 1st Lt John Hackett joined HMS Epervier Jan .16, 1814 and was in the action with the Privateer Alfred. Just a few weeks later the score was settled by USS Peacock:). April 29 1814 off the coast of Florida. I am researching the life and times of this old sea dog and have attached a copy of his Obituary for your information. There may be some who visit your site who would like to share notes?
Alan King
alanfking@mac.com
Note. Those of you who whish to share information with him may contact him by the address that is provided.
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John Hackett, Obituary.
Vice-Admiral Hackett.
Vice-Admiral John Hackett, R. N., who died a short time ago at Bray, in the county of Wicklow, was born in December, 1785, and entered the Royal Navy on Dec. 16, 1799, as A. B. on board the Raisonnable, in which ship, after participating as Midshipman in the Battle of Copenhagen, he cruised on the Downs station until January 1805. He, in 1808, on board the Cerberus, witnessed the capture of the island Marie Galante, and Desirade. After much further, service, and after attending the expedition to Walcheren, he, on May11, 1811, succeeded in obtaining his first Admiralty commission. He then served for a btief period in Diadem 64, Captain John Phillimore was subsequently appointed, on Jan. 16, 1814, to the Epervier, 18 guns and 117 men, Captain Richard Walter Walls, employed on rhe North American and West Indian station.
On Feb. 28, 1814, the Epervier effected the capture of the American privateer Alfred, 16 guns and 109 men. The Epervier, on April 29, 1814,after a desperate engagement of hour, in which, besides being fearfully damaged and have twenty-three men killed and wounded, had the misfortune to be taken by the U. S. sloop Peacock, of 22 guns and 185 picked seamen. Hackett was among the Epervier’s wounded on this occasion; he, about the middle of the action, received three wounds in the left arm, being shot in the finger, wrist, and having his arm shattered. His gallantry, however, would not suffer him to be carried below until he was further injured by a severe splinter wound in his hip. Hackett was promoted to the rank Commander on Sept. 2, 1828; his last appointment was on Nov. 4, 1833, to the Jaseur, 16 which sloop he was paid off, on her return from the Mediterranean, in the Spring of 1837.
His services were connected during a portion of that period with the civil war in Spain, and was rewarded with the first class of order of Charles 3rd., of Spain. He attained the rank of captain on June 28, 1838; that of Rear-Admiral on Oct. 2, 1857; and that of Vice-Admiral on March 28, 1864. Vice-Admiral Hackett was in receipt of a pension for his wounds. He was married and leaves issue. Lieutenant-Colonel John Hackett, now with his regiment, the 44th., India, is the gallant Asmiral’s son.
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U. S. SLOOP PEAC0OK, AT SEA Lat. 27° 47’, Long. 80° 9, 29th April, 1814.Sir: I have the honor to inform you that we have this morning captured, after an action of forty-two minutes, His Britannic Majesty’s brig Epervier, rating and mounting eighteen thirty-two pound carronades, with one hundred and twenty-eight men, of whom eight were killed and fifteen wounded, (according to the best information we could obtain.) Among the latter is her first lieutenant, who has lost an arm and received a severe splinter wound on the ship. Not a man in the Peacock was killed, and only two wounded, neither dangerously so.
The fate of the Epervier would have been determined in much less time but for the circumstance of our fore yard being totally disabled by two round shot, in the starboard quarter, from her first broadside, which entirely deprived us of the use of our fore and fore-topsails, and compelled us to keep the ship large throughout the remainder of the action. This, with a few top-mast and top-gallant baqk-stdys cut away and a few shot through our sails, is the only injury the Peacock has sustained. Not a round shot touched our hull; our masts and spars are as sound as ever When the enemy struck, he had five feet water in his hold his main-top-mast was over the side, his math boom shot away, his foremast cut nearly in two, and tottering, his fore rigging and stays shot away, his bowsprit badly wounded, and forty-five shot holes in his hull, twenty of which were within a foot of his water line above and below. By great exertions, we got her in sailing order just as dark came on.
In fifteen minutes after the enemy struck the Peacock was ready for another action, in every respect but her fore yard which was sent down, fished, and bad-the fore sail set again in forty-five minutes. Such was the spirit and activity of our gallant crew.
The Epervier had under her convoy an English hermaphrodite brig, a Russian and Spanish brig; which all hauled their wind, and stood to the E. N. E: I had determined upon pursuing the former, but found that it would not answer to leave our prize in her then crippled state, and the more particularly so, as we found she had one hundred and twenty thousand dollars in specie, which we soon transferred to this sloop. Every officer, seaman, and marine, did his duty, which is the highest compliment I can pay them.
I am, respectfully,
L. WARRINGTON.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Indiana Soldiers & Photos-Page-2.
Here is page two of Indiana Soldiers & Photos, I found I couldn’t get them all on one page. Those of you who find a ancestor or a name of interest on either two page will find the information helpful. If you have not seen page 1, this link will take you there, http://civilwarthosesurnames.blogspot.com/2010/02/indiana-soldiers-photos.html
Note. These photos cant not be enlarged as these are just thumbnails, but you can still get a idea on what they look like.
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Moses A. Culver.
Birth: Jun. 2, 1819.
Death: Apr. 27, 1902.
Co. F., 68th., Indiana, Infantry Aged 82y 10m 25d. Son of Aaron and Cassander (House.)
Wife, Mahala Culver (1830 - 1917),
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Tipton, Tipton County, Indiana.
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John R. McCormack.
Birth: unknown.
Death: Aug. 11, 1863, Louisiana.
John R. McCormack enlisted in the Union Army in Company I of the 69th Infantry and was mustered into the U.S. service on August 19th, 1862. At the battle of Richmond, Kentucky on August 30th, 1862 he was severely wounded and was taken prisoner. The regiment was soon exchanged and reorganized. It was next sent down the Mississippi River to help reinforce General Grant. After Vicksburg surrendered McCormack became ill and died at Milliken's Bend, Louisiana. He was later moved to the Vicksburg National Cemetery and is buried among the unknown. John was the eldest of four brothers to serve in the Civil War. His younger brother Thomas of Company K, 8th Indiana Infantry was killed at Vicksburg on May 21st 1863. The other two boys, Noah and Andrew also served in the war.
"He was a carpenter by trade, honorable and upright, a good citizen, a brave soldier, highly esteemed by all of his friends and neighbors, and his memory preserved and honored by his comrades in arms."
Wife: Nancy Elizabeth Baughan McCormack (1835 - 1855).
Children: Mary Elizabeth McCormack Callahan (1855 - 1928).
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Alfred B. Wade.
Birth: unknown.
Death: Feb. 27, 1877.
Residence South Bend IN;
Enlisted on 8/27/1862 as a 1st Lieutenant.
On 8/27/1862 he was commissioned into Field & Staff IN 73rd Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 7/1/1865 at Nashville, TN
He was listed as: Prisoner of War 5/3/1863 Rome, GA (Confined at Macon, GA & Columbia, SC)
Promotions:
1st Lieut 8/27/1862 (1st Lieut & Adjutant)
Major 4/25/1863
Lt Col 7/5/1864
Colonel 7/6/1864 (Not Mustered
Burial: City Cemetery , South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
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Orville Tyron Chamberlain.
Birth: Sep. 1, 1841.
Death: May 27, 1929.
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Captain in the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Second Lieutenant in Company G, 74th Indiana Infantry for action on September 20, 1863 at Chickamauga, Georgia. His citation reads "While exposed to a galling fire, Chamberlain went in search of another regiment, found its location, procured ammunition from the men thereof, and returned with the ammunition to his own company."
Burial: Grace Lawn Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana.
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George Grimes.
Birth: Oct. 3, 1826, Loudoun County, Virginia.
Death: Apr. 24, 1896, Indiana.
George, Jr. served in the Civil War for almost three years. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the Indiana 85th Regiment on 21 Nov 1862, promoted to 1st Lieutenant on 21 May 1863 and to Captain on 01 Sep 1864. He was captured and sent to Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia. After the war he was a prominent farmer, credited with having "introduced the first improved appliance to manufacture sorghum molasses" in Clay County. He moved to Center Point, Indiana where he operate a hotel, general store, and served as Justice of the Peace.
Son of:
George Grimes,Sr. 1790-1869
Elizabeth Donahoe 1796-1873
Brother of:
Jonathan Taylor Grimes 1818-1903
Sarah Grimes -Tavner-Davis 1820-1898
Thomas Grimes 1823-1876
Nancy Grimes 1825-1825
Mary Grimes-Carrithers 1827-1904
David Smith Grimes 1829-1905
Stephen Grimes 1830-1907
Elizabeth Grimes-Hays 1832-1855
Lydia Janney Grimes-Huff 1833-1921
William Grimes 1835-1924
Henry Grimes 1836-1836
Rodney R. Grimes 1837-1915
Husband of:
Clarissa Kennedy 1826-1849
Father of:
Sarah Ellen Grimes-Gilbert 1847-1914
William Nelson Grimes 1849-1916
Husband of:
Eliza Anderson 1827-1891
Father of:
Emma Jane Grimes 1851-unknown
Laura Ann Grimes 1853-1853
Edwin Ruthwen Grimes 1855-1927
Alice Evelyn Grimes 1857- 1860
Anna Bell Grimes-Hays 1859-1909
Clara Eliza Grimes-Finch 1866-unknown
Mary Elladora Grimes 1869-1872
Georgia Grimes-Mills 1872-1949
Burial: Center Point Cemetery, Center Point, Clay County, Indiana.
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James A. Burnham.
Birth: 1836.
Death: 1910,
Captain, 87th., Indiana, Co. A., Infantry.
Wife: Sarah L. Knox (1838 - 1899)*
F/O Estelle (Burnham) Morlan.
Children: Estelle Burnham Morlan (1867 - 1920)
Burial: Weston Cemetery, Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana.
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John Selleck.
Birth: Unknown.
Death: Unknown.
Lieut. Adjunct 87th Indiana, Infantry.
Burial: Onawa City Cemetery, Onawa, Monona County, Iowa.
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Lewis Sims.
Birth: 1832.
Death: 1914.
Captain, Co. G., 89th., Indiana, Infantry.
Wife: Courtney Sims.
Burial: Sims Cemetery
Middlefork (Clinton County), Clinton County, Indiana.
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Robert Francis Catterson.
Birth: Mar. 22, 1835.
Death: Mar. 30, 1914.
Civil War Union Brigadier General. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he gave up his established medical practice and enlisted in the 14th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment. With the 14th Indiana he served in Virginia, seeing action at Cheat, Shenandoah and Antietam, and was promoted Captain in May 1862. In October 1862, he was appointed Lieutenant Colonel in the 97th Indiana and to Colonel in command the following month. He served at Memphis, took part in the siege of Vicksburg, the Tullahoma Campaign, Battle of Chattanooga and the Atlanta Campaign. When General Sherman started the Carolinas Campaign, Catterson was given a brigade in the XV Corps and saw action at Bentonville, North Carolina, the last major engagement of the Civil War. For meritorious service, he was brevetted Brigadier General of US Volunteers on May 31, 1865. After the war he did not return to the practice of medicine and became commander of the Arkansas Negro militia under Governor Powell Clayton to fight against the Ku Klux Klan. From 1872 to 1874, he served as Mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Burial: San Antonio National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
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John Steichelman.
Birth: 1836, New York.
Death: Sep. 23, 1864, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.
CIVIL WAR: Co. A. 99th Regiment Indiana, Infantry, rank of Corp. Killed while on picket duty.
Father of Daniel Towl Steichelman (1857-1937) and Hatty Margaret Steichelman (1860-1862).
Married Mary J. Towl (1838-1911), 1855, Lake Co., Indiana.
Burial: Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.
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Jacob Tritt.
Birth: unknown.
Death: May 7, 1905.
Tombstone Inscription: Aged 61y 2m 17d Member Co. D 99 Indiana Infantry, Volunteers.
Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery, New Goshen, Vigo County, Indiana.
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Charles W. Brouse.
Birth: Dec. 30, 1839.
Death: Oct. 26, 1904.
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as Captain, and commander of Company K, 100th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the C. M. O. H. for his bravery at the Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tennessee on November 25, 1863. His citation reads “To encourage his men whom he had ordered to lie down while under severe fire, and who were partially protected by slight earthworks, himself refused to lie down, but walked along the top of the works until he fell severely wounded”. His Medal was a warded to him on May 16, 1899, 36 years after his brave act. He was one of two 100th Indiana soldiers to be a warded the Medal of Honor for bravery during the Civil War (the other being Major Ruel Johnson).
Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
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Caleb Winfield Peters and James A Peters.
Both of : 101st., Co. H. Indiana, Infantry.
Caleb Winfield Peters.
Birth: Mar. 3, 1844.
Death: Oct. 21, 1900.
Parents: Pernal C Peters (1813 - 1884), Leann Spann Peters (1821 - 1899).
Wife: Minerva Carpenter Peters (1840 - 1931).
Children: Ella Peters Wood (1872 - 1934), Ella Peters Wood (1872 - 1934), Estie M Peters (1876 - 1882), James Ellsworth Peters (1879 - 1950), Estie M Peters (1876 - 1882), James Ellsworth Peters (1879 - 1950).
Burial: Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Grant County, Indiana.
James A Peters.
Birth: 1846.
Death: Jun. 5, 1899.
Parents: Pernal C Peters (1813 - 1884), Leann Spann Peters (1821 - 1899).
Burial: Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.
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Amos Gronendyke.
Birth: unknown.
Death: Dec. 27, 1864, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
Before the Civil War Amos Gronendyke worked as a druggist in New Castle, Indiana. When the Civil War began, Gronendyke was an outspoken supporter for the cause of the Union. He enlisted in the local Indiana Legion outfit, the Middletown Rifles and serves as a Second Lieutenant. After this service was over he joined Company C of the 109th Indiana infantry, serving as a private. This unit was assembled to try and oust John Morgan from Indiana during his raid through the state.
During the winter of 1863 Gronendyke helped to recruit and organize Company F of the 124th Indiana Infantry. Being promoted to First Lieutenant Gronendyke and the 124th regiment left the state and served with the Army of the Cumberland. During the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee, Gronendyke was wounded when a minie ball struck him in the left leg, just below the knee. He was taken off the battlefield and taken to Nashville, Tennessee where his leg was amputated. However, he never recovered from the shock of the amputation. His body was sent home to Indiana and he was laid to rest with full military honors.
"Lieutenant Amos Gronendyke was a fine specimen of young manhood, who well merited the encomiums of his comrades in arms and who held the steadfast good will and affection of a host of relatives and friends. He was a gallant and fearless soldier of the Union and his young life was full of future promise when he was so suddenly cut down."
Burial: Painter Cemetery , Middletown (Henry County), Henry County Indiana.
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John Clapper.
Birth: unknown
Death: unknown
John Clapper died of disease at Nashville, Tennessee on July 17th 1864. He was a member of company A of the 134th Indiana Infantry.
Burial: Nashville National Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
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John T. McQuiddy.
Birth: unknown.
Death: unknown.
Civil War Veteran.
Residence New Albany, IN;
Enlisted on 7/15/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant.
On 7/29/1861 he was commissioned into "E" Co. 23rd Indiana Infantry.
He was discharged for promotion on 2/20/1865
On 2/21/1865 he was commissioned into Field & Staff 143rd Indiana Infantry.
He was Mustered Out on 10/17/1865 at Nashville, TN.
Promotions:
Lt Colonel 2/20/1865 (As of 143rd IN Infantry.
Burial: New Albany National Cemetery , New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana.
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Milt Peden.
Birth: 1823.
Death: 1908.
Milton Peden served as the Colonel of the 147th Indiana Infantry during the Civil War.
Residence Knightstown IN;
Enlisted on 10/24/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant.
On 10/24/1861 he was commissioned into "K" Co. IN 36th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 9/21/1864 at Indianapolis, IN
On 3/15/1865 he was commissioned into Field & Staff IN 147th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 8/4/1865
Promotions:
Capt 4/26/1862
Colonel 3/15/1865 (As of 147th Indiana Infantry.
Burial: Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana.
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William D. Mull.
Birth: Jan. 7, 1839.
Death: Apr. 25, 1896.
Civil War Veteran.
Residence Rockville, IN;
Enlisted on 7/31/1863 as a Captain.
On 8/5/1863 he was commissioned into "B" Co. 115th Indiana Infantry.
He was Mustered Out on 2/25/1865.
On 5/26/1864 he was commissioned into "I" Co. 137th Indiana Infantry.
He was Mustered Out on 9/21/1864 at Indianapolis, IN.
On 2/21/1865 he was commissioned into "E" Co. 149th Indiana Infantry.
He was Mustered Out on 9/27/1865 at Nashville, TN.
Promotions:
Capt 5/25/1864 (As of Co. I, 137th inf)
Capt 2/21/1865 (As of Co. E, 149th Inf)
Lt Colonel 2/23/1865 (As of Co. S, 149th Inf)
Burial: Rockville Cemetery , Rockville, Parke County, Indiana.
Note. These photos cant not be enlarged as these are just thumbnails, but you can still get a idea on what they look like.
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Moses A. Culver.
Birth: Jun. 2, 1819.
Death: Apr. 27, 1902.
Co. F., 68th., Indiana, Infantry Aged 82y 10m 25d. Son of Aaron and Cassander (House.)
Wife, Mahala Culver (1830 - 1917),
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Tipton, Tipton County, Indiana.
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John R. McCormack.
Birth: unknown.
Death: Aug. 11, 1863, Louisiana.
John R. McCormack enlisted in the Union Army in Company I of the 69th Infantry and was mustered into the U.S. service on August 19th, 1862. At the battle of Richmond, Kentucky on August 30th, 1862 he was severely wounded and was taken prisoner. The regiment was soon exchanged and reorganized. It was next sent down the Mississippi River to help reinforce General Grant. After Vicksburg surrendered McCormack became ill and died at Milliken's Bend, Louisiana. He was later moved to the Vicksburg National Cemetery and is buried among the unknown. John was the eldest of four brothers to serve in the Civil War. His younger brother Thomas of Company K, 8th Indiana Infantry was killed at Vicksburg on May 21st 1863. The other two boys, Noah and Andrew also served in the war.
"He was a carpenter by trade, honorable and upright, a good citizen, a brave soldier, highly esteemed by all of his friends and neighbors, and his memory preserved and honored by his comrades in arms."
Wife: Nancy Elizabeth Baughan McCormack (1835 - 1855).
Children: Mary Elizabeth McCormack Callahan (1855 - 1928).
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Alfred B. Wade.
Birth: unknown.
Death: Feb. 27, 1877.
Residence South Bend IN;
Enlisted on 8/27/1862 as a 1st Lieutenant.
On 8/27/1862 he was commissioned into Field & Staff IN 73rd Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 7/1/1865 at Nashville, TN
He was listed as: Prisoner of War 5/3/1863 Rome, GA (Confined at Macon, GA & Columbia, SC)
Promotions:
1st Lieut 8/27/1862 (1st Lieut & Adjutant)
Major 4/25/1863
Lt Col 7/5/1864
Colonel 7/6/1864 (Not Mustered
Burial: City Cemetery , South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
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Orville Tyron Chamberlain.
Birth: Sep. 1, 1841.
Death: May 27, 1929.
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Captain in the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Second Lieutenant in Company G, 74th Indiana Infantry for action on September 20, 1863 at Chickamauga, Georgia. His citation reads "While exposed to a galling fire, Chamberlain went in search of another regiment, found its location, procured ammunition from the men thereof, and returned with the ammunition to his own company."
Burial: Grace Lawn Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana.
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George Grimes.
Birth: Oct. 3, 1826, Loudoun County, Virginia.
Death: Apr. 24, 1896, Indiana.
George, Jr. served in the Civil War for almost three years. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the Indiana 85th Regiment on 21 Nov 1862, promoted to 1st Lieutenant on 21 May 1863 and to Captain on 01 Sep 1864. He was captured and sent to Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia. After the war he was a prominent farmer, credited with having "introduced the first improved appliance to manufacture sorghum molasses" in Clay County. He moved to Center Point, Indiana where he operate a hotel, general store, and served as Justice of the Peace.
Son of:
George Grimes,Sr. 1790-1869
Elizabeth Donahoe 1796-1873
Brother of:
Jonathan Taylor Grimes 1818-1903
Sarah Grimes -Tavner-Davis 1820-1898
Thomas Grimes 1823-1876
Nancy Grimes 1825-1825
Mary Grimes-Carrithers 1827-1904
David Smith Grimes 1829-1905
Stephen Grimes 1830-1907
Elizabeth Grimes-Hays 1832-1855
Lydia Janney Grimes-Huff 1833-1921
William Grimes 1835-1924
Henry Grimes 1836-1836
Rodney R. Grimes 1837-1915
Husband of:
Clarissa Kennedy 1826-1849
Father of:
Sarah Ellen Grimes-Gilbert 1847-1914
William Nelson Grimes 1849-1916
Husband of:
Eliza Anderson 1827-1891
Father of:
Emma Jane Grimes 1851-unknown
Laura Ann Grimes 1853-1853
Edwin Ruthwen Grimes 1855-1927
Alice Evelyn Grimes 1857- 1860
Anna Bell Grimes-Hays 1859-1909
Clara Eliza Grimes-Finch 1866-unknown
Mary Elladora Grimes 1869-1872
Georgia Grimes-Mills 1872-1949
Burial: Center Point Cemetery, Center Point, Clay County, Indiana.
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James A. Burnham.
Birth: 1836.
Death: 1910,
Captain, 87th., Indiana, Co. A., Infantry.
Wife: Sarah L. Knox (1838 - 1899)*
F/O Estelle (Burnham) Morlan.
Children: Estelle Burnham Morlan (1867 - 1920)
Burial: Weston Cemetery, Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana.
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John Selleck.
Birth: Unknown.
Death: Unknown.
Lieut. Adjunct 87th Indiana, Infantry.
Burial: Onawa City Cemetery, Onawa, Monona County, Iowa.
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Lewis Sims.
Birth: 1832.
Death: 1914.
Captain, Co. G., 89th., Indiana, Infantry.
Wife: Courtney Sims.
Burial: Sims Cemetery
Middlefork (Clinton County), Clinton County, Indiana.
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Robert Francis Catterson.
Birth: Mar. 22, 1835.
Death: Mar. 30, 1914.
Civil War Union Brigadier General. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he gave up his established medical practice and enlisted in the 14th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment. With the 14th Indiana he served in Virginia, seeing action at Cheat, Shenandoah and Antietam, and was promoted Captain in May 1862. In October 1862, he was appointed Lieutenant Colonel in the 97th Indiana and to Colonel in command the following month. He served at Memphis, took part in the siege of Vicksburg, the Tullahoma Campaign, Battle of Chattanooga and the Atlanta Campaign. When General Sherman started the Carolinas Campaign, Catterson was given a brigade in the XV Corps and saw action at Bentonville, North Carolina, the last major engagement of the Civil War. For meritorious service, he was brevetted Brigadier General of US Volunteers on May 31, 1865. After the war he did not return to the practice of medicine and became commander of the Arkansas Negro militia under Governor Powell Clayton to fight against the Ku Klux Klan. From 1872 to 1874, he served as Mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Burial: San Antonio National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
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John Steichelman.
Birth: 1836, New York.
Death: Sep. 23, 1864, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.
CIVIL WAR: Co. A. 99th Regiment Indiana, Infantry, rank of Corp. Killed while on picket duty.
Father of Daniel Towl Steichelman (1857-1937) and Hatty Margaret Steichelman (1860-1862).
Married Mary J. Towl (1838-1911), 1855, Lake Co., Indiana.
Burial: Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.
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Jacob Tritt.
Birth: unknown.
Death: May 7, 1905.
Tombstone Inscription: Aged 61y 2m 17d Member Co. D 99 Indiana Infantry, Volunteers.
Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery, New Goshen, Vigo County, Indiana.
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Charles W. Brouse.
Birth: Dec. 30, 1839.
Death: Oct. 26, 1904.
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as Captain, and commander of Company K, 100th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the C. M. O. H. for his bravery at the Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tennessee on November 25, 1863. His citation reads “To encourage his men whom he had ordered to lie down while under severe fire, and who were partially protected by slight earthworks, himself refused to lie down, but walked along the top of the works until he fell severely wounded”. His Medal was a warded to him on May 16, 1899, 36 years after his brave act. He was one of two 100th Indiana soldiers to be a warded the Medal of Honor for bravery during the Civil War (the other being Major Ruel Johnson).
Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
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Caleb Winfield Peters and James A Peters.
Both of : 101st., Co. H. Indiana, Infantry.
Caleb Winfield Peters.
Birth: Mar. 3, 1844.
Death: Oct. 21, 1900.
Parents: Pernal C Peters (1813 - 1884), Leann Spann Peters (1821 - 1899).
Wife: Minerva Carpenter Peters (1840 - 1931).
Children: Ella Peters Wood (1872 - 1934), Ella Peters Wood (1872 - 1934), Estie M Peters (1876 - 1882), James Ellsworth Peters (1879 - 1950), Estie M Peters (1876 - 1882), James Ellsworth Peters (1879 - 1950).
Burial: Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Grant County, Indiana.
James A Peters.
Birth: 1846.
Death: Jun. 5, 1899.
Parents: Pernal C Peters (1813 - 1884), Leann Spann Peters (1821 - 1899).
Burial: Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.
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Amos Gronendyke.
Birth: unknown.
Death: Dec. 27, 1864, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
Before the Civil War Amos Gronendyke worked as a druggist in New Castle, Indiana. When the Civil War began, Gronendyke was an outspoken supporter for the cause of the Union. He enlisted in the local Indiana Legion outfit, the Middletown Rifles and serves as a Second Lieutenant. After this service was over he joined Company C of the 109th Indiana infantry, serving as a private. This unit was assembled to try and oust John Morgan from Indiana during his raid through the state.
During the winter of 1863 Gronendyke helped to recruit and organize Company F of the 124th Indiana Infantry. Being promoted to First Lieutenant Gronendyke and the 124th regiment left the state and served with the Army of the Cumberland. During the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee, Gronendyke was wounded when a minie ball struck him in the left leg, just below the knee. He was taken off the battlefield and taken to Nashville, Tennessee where his leg was amputated. However, he never recovered from the shock of the amputation. His body was sent home to Indiana and he was laid to rest with full military honors.
"Lieutenant Amos Gronendyke was a fine specimen of young manhood, who well merited the encomiums of his comrades in arms and who held the steadfast good will and affection of a host of relatives and friends. He was a gallant and fearless soldier of the Union and his young life was full of future promise when he was so suddenly cut down."
Burial: Painter Cemetery , Middletown (Henry County), Henry County Indiana.
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John Clapper.
Birth: unknown
Death: unknown
John Clapper died of disease at Nashville, Tennessee on July 17th 1864. He was a member of company A of the 134th Indiana Infantry.
Burial: Nashville National Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
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John T. McQuiddy.
Birth: unknown.
Death: unknown.
Civil War Veteran.
Residence New Albany, IN;
Enlisted on 7/15/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant.
On 7/29/1861 he was commissioned into "E" Co. 23rd Indiana Infantry.
He was discharged for promotion on 2/20/1865
On 2/21/1865 he was commissioned into Field & Staff 143rd Indiana Infantry.
He was Mustered Out on 10/17/1865 at Nashville, TN.
Promotions:
Lt Colonel 2/20/1865 (As of 143rd IN Infantry.
Burial: New Albany National Cemetery , New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana.
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Milt Peden.
Birth: 1823.
Death: 1908.
Milton Peden served as the Colonel of the 147th Indiana Infantry during the Civil War.
Residence Knightstown IN;
Enlisted on 10/24/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant.
On 10/24/1861 he was commissioned into "K" Co. IN 36th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 9/21/1864 at Indianapolis, IN
On 3/15/1865 he was commissioned into Field & Staff IN 147th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 8/4/1865
Promotions:
Capt 4/26/1862
Colonel 3/15/1865 (As of 147th Indiana Infantry.
Burial: Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana.
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William D. Mull.
Birth: Jan. 7, 1839.
Death: Apr. 25, 1896.
Civil War Veteran.
Residence Rockville, IN;
Enlisted on 7/31/1863 as a Captain.
On 8/5/1863 he was commissioned into "B" Co. 115th Indiana Infantry.
He was Mustered Out on 2/25/1865.
On 5/26/1864 he was commissioned into "I" Co. 137th Indiana Infantry.
He was Mustered Out on 9/21/1864 at Indianapolis, IN.
On 2/21/1865 he was commissioned into "E" Co. 149th Indiana Infantry.
He was Mustered Out on 9/27/1865 at Nashville, TN.
Promotions:
Capt 5/25/1864 (As of Co. I, 137th inf)
Capt 2/21/1865 (As of Co. E, 149th Inf)
Lt Colonel 2/23/1865 (As of Co. S, 149th Inf)
Burial: Rockville Cemetery , Rockville, Parke County, Indiana.
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Indiana Soldiers & Photos-Page-1.
Here are some Indiana men that you may be looking for, I found these men through grave searches and military searches.
Note. These photos cant not be enlarged as these are just thumbnails, but you can still get a idea on what they look like.
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General William George Mank.
Birth: 1833
Death: Mar. 21, 1887
Civil War Union Army Officer. Lieutenant Colonel of the 32nd Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Was also of the 8th. Indian Indiana Infantry.
Burial: Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery , Middle Village, Queens County, New York.
Matthew M. Hughes.
Birth: unknown
Death: unknown
Civil War Headstone with the following inscription:
1 LT. CO. A 8 IND. INF.
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery , Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan.
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David Shunk.
Birth: Sept. 23, 1822, Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland
Death: Feb. 21, 1865, Marion, Grant County, Indiana.
Burial: Estates of Serenity, Marion, Grant County, Indiana.
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. In the late 1840s he served in the Mexican War as a Captain and was a merchant carriage maker in Indiana when the rebellion broke out. He enlisted, was commissioned Major in the 8th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment and took part in the battle of Rich Mountain, West Virginia, on July 11, 1861. Promoted Lieutenant Colonel, he was at the battle of Pea Ridge in March 1862 and was promoted to Colonel that May.
The 8th fought in battles at Cotton Plant, Port Gibson, Jackson, Champion Hill, and Black River Bridge, Mississippi. In the siege of Vicksburg, after the leaders of the 33rd Illinois had fallen, Colonel Shunk took command leading both regiments. In the Shenandoah Campaign, he led the 8th in battles at Opequon, Fisher's Hill, and Cedar Creek. For leadership and his actions at Vicksburg, he was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on February 9, 1865. Mustered out of service due to a virus disease, he died twelve days latter at age 42. In August 1915, the Federal Government erected a bronze plaque at Vicksburg in honor the 8th Indiana Infantry Regiment and he as it's commander. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
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James J. Nutt.
Birth: 1836
Death: 1905
Inscription: CAPTAIN CO I., 9 INDIANS INFANTRY.
Burial: Mishawaka City Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph County
Indiana.
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Ira S. Perkins.
Birth: unknown
Death: unknown
Civil War Union Army Soldier. Sergeant of Company I, 10th Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana.
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Abram Sharra.
Birth: 1840
Death: 1898
Abram Sharra served as the Colonel of the 11th Indiana Cavalry during the Civil War.
Residence of Evansville Indiana before the war;
Enlisted on 5/9/1864 as a Lieut Colonel.
On 6/17/1864 he was commissioned into Field & Staff 11th Indiana Cavalry.
He was Mustered Out on 9/19/1865 at Fort Leavenworth, KS
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County Indiana.
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James A. Dunwoody.
Birth: 1826.
Death: Sept. 10, 1882.
Inscription:
Capt, 12th Bat Indiana Vol. Light.
Note: Born in Ireland and on same stone with Sarah (nixson) Dunwoody
Burial: Payne Cemetery , Hatfield, Harrison County, Missouri.
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John Selkirk.
Birth: 1836.
Death: Nov. 13, 1908.
Note: Died at age ~72 years. Civil War Union Veteran. Lieutenant 13th Indiana Light Artillery. Member GAR. Source: Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Dept. of California and Pacific
Burial: Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
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Isaac Van Buskirk.
Birth: May 22, 1833.
Death: Feb. 23, 1864.
Union soldier with Company F, 27th Indiana, Vol. Died during the Civil War.
Burial: Liberty Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana.
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E. Randolph Brown.
Birth: unknown.
Death: 1930.
Brown, Edmund (Edmond) Randolph 2, 27th. Indiana Vol. Infantry Reg., Pulaski County, 17, s, 5-8, Farmer. Promoted from Private. Wounded at Antietam--left of navel. Declined promotion to Sergeant over those absent wounded; Detached service as clerk for post Provost Marshall office Tullahoma Tennessee 11-1-63 to 8-64. Mustered out 10-1-64. Regimental Historian - wrote The Twenty-Seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, (1899); Died Winamac Indiana 3-14-1930.
Burial: Winamac Cemetery, Winamac, Pulaski County, Indiana.
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Henry Ware Lawton.
Birth: Mar. 17, 1843, Lucas County.
Death: Dec. 19, 1899, Philippines
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient, United States Army General. Born in Manhattan, Ohio, the son of George Lawton and Catherine Daley Lawton. Attended the Methodist Episcopal College, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1854-1861. Enlisted as a Private, 9th Indiana Infantry, on April 18, 1861, was quickly promoted to 1st Lieutenant, 30th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Promoted up the ranks to Colonel by the end of the Civil War.
He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the August 3, 1864 Battle of Atlanta while serving as Captain and commander of Company A, 30th Indiana. His citation reads "Led a charge of skirmishers against the enemy's rifle pits and stubbornly and successfully resisted 2 determined attacks of the enemy to retake the works". His Medal was awarded to him on May 22, 1893.
In the Indian Campaign of 1886, he received the surrender of Geronimo for General Nelson A. Miles. When the Spanish American War broke out, he was promoted to Major General, commanded the 2nd Infantry Division to Cuba, and distinguished himself at El Caney, Cuba. He became good friends with Theodore Roosevelt of the Rough Rid
ers during his service in Cuba, and was marked for higher leadership.
Note. These photos cant not be enlarged as these are just thumbnails, but you can still get a idea on what they look like.
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General William George Mank.
Birth: 1833
Death: Mar. 21, 1887
Civil War Union Army Officer. Lieutenant Colonel of the 32nd Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Was also of the 8th. Indian Indiana Infantry.
Burial: Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery , Middle Village, Queens County, New York.
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Matthew M. Hughes.
Birth: unknown
Death: unknown
Civil War Headstone with the following inscription:
1 LT. CO. A 8 IND. INF.
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery , Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan.
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David Shunk.
Birth: Sept. 23, 1822, Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland
Death: Feb. 21, 1865, Marion, Grant County, Indiana.
Burial: Estates of Serenity, Marion, Grant County, Indiana.
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. In the late 1840s he served in the Mexican War as a Captain and was a merchant carriage maker in Indiana when the rebellion broke out. He enlisted, was commissioned Major in the 8th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment and took part in the battle of Rich Mountain, West Virginia, on July 11, 1861. Promoted Lieutenant Colonel, he was at the battle of Pea Ridge in March 1862 and was promoted to Colonel that May.
The 8th fought in battles at Cotton Plant, Port Gibson, Jackson, Champion Hill, and Black River Bridge, Mississippi. In the siege of Vicksburg, after the leaders of the 33rd Illinois had fallen, Colonel Shunk took command leading both regiments. In the Shenandoah Campaign, he led the 8th in battles at Opequon, Fisher's Hill, and Cedar Creek. For leadership and his actions at Vicksburg, he was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on February 9, 1865. Mustered out of service due to a virus disease, he died twelve days latter at age 42. In August 1915, the Federal Government erected a bronze plaque at Vicksburg in honor the 8th Indiana Infantry Regiment and he as it's commander. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
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James J. Nutt.
Birth: 1836
Death: 1905
Inscription: CAPTAIN CO I., 9 INDIANS INFANTRY.
Burial: Mishawaka City Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph County
Indiana.
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Ira S. Perkins.
Birth: unknown
Death: unknown
Civil War Union Army Soldier. Sergeant of Company I, 10th Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana.
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Abram Sharra.
Birth: 1840
Death: 1898
Abram Sharra served as the Colonel of the 11th Indiana Cavalry during the Civil War.
Residence of Evansville Indiana before the war;
Enlisted on 5/9/1864 as a Lieut Colonel.
On 6/17/1864 he was commissioned into Field & Staff 11th Indiana Cavalry.
He was Mustered Out on 9/19/1865 at Fort Leavenworth, KS
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County Indiana.
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James A. Dunwoody.
Birth: 1826.
Death: Sept. 10, 1882.
Inscription:
Capt, 12th Bat Indiana Vol. Light.
Note: Born in Ireland and on same stone with Sarah (nixson) Dunwoody
Burial: Payne Cemetery , Hatfield, Harrison County, Missouri.
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Thomas N. Peoples.
Birth: Aug. 23, 1829, Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio.
Death: May 13, 1864, Gordon County, Georgia. 12th C."E" Indiana Vol. Reg., Son of Jonathan and Mahala (Norris) Peoples. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton County Tennessee.
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John Selkirk.
Birth: 1836.
Death: Nov. 13, 1908.
Note: Died at age ~72 years. Civil War Union Veteran. Lieutenant 13th Indiana Light Artillery. Member GAR. Source: Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Dept. of California and Pacific
Burial: Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
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Napoleon B. Bowyer.
Birth: Aug. 7, 1843.
Death: Nov. 10, 1872 .
Residence was not listed;
Enlisted on 2/27/1862 as a Private.
On 2/27/1862 he mustered into IN 16th Light Artillery
He was discharged on 2/20/1863.
Burial: Williams Cemetery, New Waverly, Cass County, Indiana.
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Birth: Aug. 7, 1843.
Death: Nov. 10, 1872 .
Residence was not listed;
Enlisted on 2/27/1862 as a Private.
On 2/27/1862 he mustered into IN 16th Light Artillery
He was discharged on 2/20/1863.
Burial: Williams Cemetery, New Waverly, Cass County, Indiana.
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George W. Bunch.
Birth: Aug. 24, 1844
Death: Apr. 1, 1910
CIVIL WAR VETERAN. SERVED WITH CO B 19TH INDIANA INFANTRY. Burial: West Lawn Cemetery, Hagerstown, Wayne County, Indiana.
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Birth: Aug. 24, 1844
Death: Apr. 1, 1910
CIVIL WAR VETERAN. SERVED WITH CO B 19TH INDIANA INFANTRY. Burial: West Lawn Cemetery, Hagerstown, Wayne County, Indiana.
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William C. L. Taylor.
20th., Indiana, Infantry.
Birth: 1836.
Death: Feb 18 1901, Aged 64 yrs.
Burial: Greenbush Cemetery, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
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James W. Connelly.
Birth: unknown.
Death: unknown
Major of the 1st., Indiana Heavy Artillery.
Also known as the 21St., Infantry.
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia.
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c & John Van Buskirk.
20th., Indiana, Infantry.
Birth: 1836.
Death: Feb 18 1901, Aged 64 yrs.
Burial: Greenbush Cemetery, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
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James W. Connelly.
Birth: unknown.
Death: unknown
Major of the 1st., Indiana Heavy Artillery.
Also known as the 21St., Infantry.
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia.
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c & John Van Buskirk. Isaac Van Buskirk.
Birth: May 22, 1833.
Death: Feb. 23, 1864.
Union soldier with Company F, 27th Indiana, Vol. Died during the Civil War.
Burial: Liberty Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana.
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E. Randolph Brown.
Birth: unknown.
Death: 1930.
Brown, Edmund (Edmond) Randolph 2, 27th. Indiana Vol. Infantry Reg., Pulaski County, 17, s, 5-8, Farmer. Promoted from Private. Wounded at Antietam--left of navel. Declined promotion to Sergeant over those absent wounded; Detached service as clerk for post Provost Marshall office Tullahoma Tennessee 11-1-63 to 8-64. Mustered out 10-1-64. Regimental Historian - wrote The Twenty-Seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, (1899); Died Winamac Indiana 3-14-1930.
Burial: Winamac Cemetery, Winamac, Pulaski County, Indiana.
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Henry Ware Lawton.
Birth: Mar. 17, 1843, Lucas County.
Death: Dec. 19, 1899, Philippines
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient, United States Army General. Born in Manhattan, Ohio, the son of George Lawton and Catherine Daley Lawton. Attended the Methodist Episcopal College, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1854-1861. Enlisted as a Private, 9th Indiana Infantry, on April 18, 1861, was quickly promoted to 1st Lieutenant, 30th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Promoted up the ranks to Colonel by the end of the Civil War.
He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the August 3, 1864 Battle of Atlanta while serving as Captain and commander of Company A, 30th Indiana. His citation reads "Led a charge of skirmishers against the enemy's rifle pits and stubbornly and successfully resisted 2 determined attacks of the enemy to retake the works". His Medal was awarded to him on May 22, 1893.
In the Indian Campaign of 1886, he received the surrender of Geronimo for General Nelson A. Miles. When the Spanish American War broke out, he was promoted to Major General, commanded the 2nd Infantry Division to Cuba, and distinguished himself at El Caney, Cuba. He became good friends with Theodore Roosevelt of the Rough Rid
ers during his service in Cuba, and was marked for higher leadership.In December 1898, he was posted to the Philippines, where he was second in overall command there. An active field commander, he believed in leading from the front, and often personally led the soldiers in their assaults. He was killed at San Mateo, Luzon, while leading three regiments in a direct assault upon the town. In 1881, he had married the former Mary Craig of Louisville, Kentucky, and had four children: 3 daughters and a son.
Burial: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.
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William H. Fentress.
Birth: May 24, 1832, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina.
Death: May 31, 1864, Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia,
William Henry Fentress was born near Greensboro, North Carolina. He moved to Greensboro, Henry County Indiana when he was young and at an early age learned the blacksmith trade. In 1852 he was married and to this union four children were born.
When the Civil War began Fentress took an active part in the recruiting of Company D, 36th Indiana Infantry. He was mustered into the service of the Union army as a sergeant and was later commissioned 1st Lieutenant.
At the Battles of Shiloh, and again at Dalton, Georgia he was wounded in action. In March of 1864 William Fentress was granted a short leave to visit with friends and family. Little died he know that it would be the last happy reunion of his wife and four children.
In the wee hours of the morning near Dallas, Georgia, on May 31st, 1864, Fentress was up early taking care of his men when he was felled by an enemy sharpshooter, instantly killing him. The brave soldier was dead.
Lieutenant Albert Saint of Fentress' Company was detailed to take the body to Chattanooga, Tennessee. From there the remains were shipped to Knightstown and then to Greensboro, Indiana where Fentress was buried in the Masonic Cemetery.
Burial: Mason Cemetery, Greensboro, Henry County, Indiana.
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Joel Delano.
Birth: 1832.
Death: April 25, 1901.
Residence Shelbyville IN;
Enlisted on 10/11/1861 as a 2nd Lieutenant.
On 12/14/1861 he was commissioned into "F" Co. 51st Indiana Infantry.
He was Mustered Out on 7/22/1865 at Nashville, TN.
He was listed as: POW 5/3/1863 Rome, GA (Confined at Macon, GA & Columbia, SC)
Promotions:
1st Lieut. 10/25/1862, Capt 12/15/1864.
Burial: Oakhill Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.
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Dr. Andrew H. Fabrique.
Birth: Sep. 8, 1842.
Death: May 10, 1928.
Major, Company B., 53rd Regiment Indiana Infantry.
Burial: Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
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Walter Quintin Gresham.
Birth: Mar. 17, 1832.
Death: May 28, 1895
Burial: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.
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William H. Fentress.
Birth: May 24, 1832, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina.
Death: May 31, 1864, Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia,
William Henry Fentress was born near Greensboro, North Carolina. He moved to Greensboro, Henry County Indiana when he was young and at an early age learned the blacksmith trade. In 1852 he was married and to this union four children were born.
When the Civil War began Fentress took an active part in the recruiting of Company D, 36th Indiana Infantry. He was mustered into the service of the Union army as a sergeant and was later commissioned 1st Lieutenant.
At the Battles of Shiloh, and again at Dalton, Georgia he was wounded in action. In March of 1864 William Fentress was granted a short leave to visit with friends and family. Little died he know that it would be the last happy reunion of his wife and four children.
In the wee hours of the morning near Dallas, Georgia, on May 31st, 1864, Fentress was up early taking care of his men when he was felled by an enemy sharpshooter, instantly killing him. The brave soldier was dead.
Lieutenant Albert Saint of Fentress' Company was detailed to take the body to Chattanooga, Tennessee. From there the remains were shipped to Knightstown and then to Greensboro, Indiana where Fentress was buried in the Masonic Cemetery.
Burial: Mason Cemetery, Greensboro, Henry County, Indiana.
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Joel Delano.
Birth: 1832.
Death: April 25, 1901.
Residence Shelbyville IN;
Enlisted on 10/11/1861 as a 2nd Lieutenant.
On 12/14/1861 he was commissioned into "F" Co. 51st Indiana Infantry.
He was Mustered Out on 7/22/1865 at Nashville, TN.
He was listed as: POW 5/3/1863 Rome, GA (Confined at Macon, GA & Columbia, SC)
Promotions:
1st Lieut. 10/25/1862, Capt 12/15/1864.
Burial: Oakhill Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.
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Dr. Andrew H. Fabrique.
Birth: Sep. 8, 1842.
Death: May 10, 1928.
Major, Company B., 53rd Regiment Indiana Infantry.
Burial: Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
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Walter Quintin Gresham.
Birth: Mar. 17, 1832.
Death: May 28, 1895
Civil War Union Brigadier General, Presidential Cabinet Secretary. Commanded a brigade, then a division of the XVII Corps. Fought with the Army of the Tennessee until wounded at the Battle of Atlanta. Later served as United States Secretary of State in the 2nd Cleveland Administration.
Burial: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.
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Charles H. Bruce.
Birth: unknown.
Death: Sep. 20, 1863.
Civil War Soldier.
Residence Ladoga, IN;
Enlisted on 11/15/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant.
On 12/22/1861 he was commissioned into "K" Co. 58th Indiana Infantry.
He was Killed on 9/20/1863 at Chickamauga, GA.
Promotions: Capt 6/21/1862.
Burial: Bowman Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
Burial: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.
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Charles H. Bruce.Birth: unknown.
Death: Sep. 20, 1863.
Civil War Soldier.
Residence Ladoga, IN;
Enlisted on 11/15/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant.
On 12/22/1861 he was commissioned into "K" Co. 58th Indiana Infantry.
He was Killed on 9/20/1863 at Chickamauga, GA.
Promotions: Capt 6/21/1862.
Burial: Bowman Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Illinois Civil War Soldiers Buried In Kansas
When the Civil War was over many soldiers moved across the United States looking for a new life. Many would never return to the home he was born. With this new life may come a wife, then children, many parents of this soldiers would never know their grand-children or great-grand children. In time many will lose all track of each other. As the years pass some of the ancestors of these soldiers will want to know about them, but can’t seem to find them. One way to start is the census, once you found where he lived and died, the you can start covering the county Cemeteries, I found this is one of the easiest way to start. The names on this list were in a Illinois regiment, many were born there while others lived there but were born in a other state, but they all have one thing in common they came to Kansas to spend their life here.
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Howard Friend, Rank Private, Co. G., 17 ILL., U. S. Cavalry, Residence DORR, MCHENRY CO, ILL., Age 20., Height 5' 9, Hair DARK, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Occupation FARMER, Nativity ILL., Joined When NOV 20, 1863, Joined Where WOODSTOCK, ILL., Period 3 Yeats, Muster In JAN 22, 1864, Muster In Where ST CHARLES, ILL. CONFINED AT FT LEAVENWORTH KAS UNDER CHARGE OF MUTINY NO DISCHARGE GIVEN HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN JAN 1866 BY COL ASHES CHIEF M&D OFFICER ILL. Birth: unknown, Death: unknown, Burial: Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth County Kansas.
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Harmon G. Reynolds, Private, Co. A., 133 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence SPRINGFIELD, SANGAMON CO, ILL., Age 18, Height 5' 8, Hair LIGHT, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation CLERK, Nativity ROCK ISLAND CO, ILL., Joined When MAY 3, 1864, Joined Where SPRINGFIELD, ILL., Period 100 DAY, Muster In MAY 31, 1864, Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, ILL., Muster Out SEP 24, 1864, Muster Out Where SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Birth: unknown, Death: unknown, Burial: Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth County Kansas.
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William Stevenson, Rank Private, Co. G., 144 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence FAYETTE, MACOUPIN CO, ILL., Age 17, Height 5' 5, Hair BROWN, Eyes HAZEL, Complexion DARK, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER, Nativity ENGLAND, Joined When SEP 15, 1864, Joined Where ALTON, ILL., Period 1 Year, Muster In SEP 24, 1864, Muster In Where ALTON, ILL., Muster Out JUL 14, 1865, Muster Out Where SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Birth: unknown, Death: 1863, Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County Kansas.
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William R. Wood, Rank Corporal, Co. G., 18 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence FAIRFIELD, WAYNE CO, ILL., Age 24, Height 5' 10, Hair BLACK, Eyes BLACK, Complexion DARK, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation CABINET MAKER, Nativity UNIONTOWN, PA., Joined When MAY 28, 1861, Joined Where ANNA, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In MAY 28, 1861, Muster In Where ANNA, ILL. Birth: unknown, Death: 1863, Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County Kansas.
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Wesley Hunt, Rank Corporal, Co. G., 102 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence MILLERSBURG, MERCER CO, ILL., Age 27, Height 5' 9 ½, Hair BLACK , Eyes HAZEL, Complexion DARK, Marital Status MARRIED, Occupation FARMER, Nativity WEST FINDLEY, WASHINGTON CO, PA., Joined When AUG 14, 1862, Joined Where MILLERSBURG, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In SEP 2, 1862, Muster In Where KNOXVILLE, ILL., Muster Out JUN 6, 1865, Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC., REDUCED & DETAILED IN PIONEER CORPS DEC 7, 1862. Birth: unknown, Death: 1863, Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County Kansas.
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Stephen Sharp, Rank Private & Sergeant, Co. F., 50 ILL., U. S. Ifantry, Age 18, Height 5' 11, Hair LIGHT, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Occupation FARMER, Nativity Illinois, Joined When NOV 23, 1864, Joined Where JACKSONVILLE, ILL., Period 1 Year, Muster In NOV 23, 1864, Muster In Where JACKSONVILLE, ILL., Muster Out JUL 12, 1865, Muster Out Where SPRINGFIELD, ILL SUB FOR MORTIMER SMTIH.
Birth: unknown, Death: unknown, Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County Kansas.
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Lewis C. Paine, Rank Private, Co. D., 99 ILL., U. S. Infantry CON., Age 24, Height 5' 9, 1/2 Hair LIGHT, Eyes BLUE, Complexion FAIR, Occupation FARMER, Nativity DEARBORN CO, IN., Joined When AUG 6, 1862, Joined Where PITTSFIELD, ILL., Period 3 Yeats, Joined When AUG 6, 1862, Joined Where PITTSFIELD, ILL., Muster In AUG 23, 1862, Muster In Where FLORENCE, ILL., Muster Out JUL 31, 1865, Muster Out Where BATON ROUGE, LA.
Lewis Claudius Paine was born in Aurora Indiana on 20th June 1838.
He was the son of Thomas J and Julia Anne "Baker" Paine.
Lewis married Millie Salena Marsh on 7 June 1868, Pittsfield, Pike County Illinois. Together they Had fourteen children. Nine Sons and five daughters. Lewis was a Civil War Soldier, and Veteran. He Enlisted on 06 August 1862 Pittsfield, Illinois. Was in Company A, 99th Infantry Regiment Illinois. Mustered out of Company A, 99th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 31 July 1865, Baton Rouge, LA. And also Company D 99th Infantry.
Children:
Francis Judson Paine (1870 - 1938)
Charles Henry Paine (1875 - 1956)
Lenora E. Paine (1879 - 1903)*
Quincy Gilmore Paine (1885 - 1954)
Louis Cleon Paine (1893 - 1971)
Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County Kansas.
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Joseph Bogard, Rank Private, Co. G., 135 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence TUSCOLA, DOUGLAS CO, ILL., Age 20, Height 5' 4, Hair LIGHT, Eyes BROWN, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER, Nativity VIGO CO, IN., Joined When MAY 10, 1864, Joined Where TUSCOLA, ILL., Period 100 DAY, Muster In JUN 6, 1864, Muster In Where MATTOON, ILL., Muster Out SEP 28, 1864. Birth: unknown, Death: unknown, Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County Kansas.
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John W. Herring, Rank Private, Co. H., 50 ILL. U. S. Infantry, Residence MT STERLING, BROWN CO, ILL., Age 20, Joined When FEB 25, 1864, Joined Where QUINCY, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In FEB 27, 1864, Muster In Where QUINCY, ILL., Muster Out JUL 13, 1865, Muster Out Where LOUISVILLE, KY. Birth: unknown, Death: 1863, Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.
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James H. Millholland, Rank Private, Co. E., 10 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence HENDERSON CO, ILL., Age 18, Height 5' 3 ½, Hair DARK, Eyes HAZEL, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER, Nativity Indiana, Joined When AUG 30, 1861, Joined Where OQUAWKA, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In AUG 30, 1861, Muster In Where CAIRO, ILL., Muster Out SEP 14, 1864, Remarks: BY REASON OF EXPIRATION OF TERM. Wife Rebecca WRIGHT, married Nov. 19, 1864, children John, Dora, Frank, Bertie E. and Raymond Michael MULLHOLLAND. James H. Millholland Birth: 1843, Death: 1930, Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.
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William O. Wilson, Rank Private & Corporal, Co. M., 8 ILL., U. S. Cavalry, Residence PAINES POINT, OGLE CO, ILL., Age 33, Height 5' 8, Hair DARK, Eyes DARK, Complexion DARK, Occupation FARMER, Nativity Ohio, Joined When SEP 15, 1861, Period 3 Years, Muster In SEP 18, 1861, Muster In Where ST CHARLES, ILL., Muster Out SEP 28, 1864, Muster Out Where CHICAGO, ILL. MUSTERED OUT AS CORPORAL. Birth: unknown, Death: unknown. Burial: Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, Saline County Kansas.
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William D. Jones, Rank Private, Co. G., 14 ILL., U. S. Cavalry, Residence JOHNSON CO, ILL., Age 19, Height 6', Hair DARK, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Occupation FARMER, Nativity VIENNA, JOHNSON CO, ILL., Joined When AUG 15, 1862, Joined Where VIENNA, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In JAN 7, 1863, Muster In Where PEORIA, ILL. Remark: IN ARREST AT NASHVILLE TENN SINCE MAR 12, 1865. Birth: 1845, Death: 1924, Burial date, 12 May 1924. Burial: Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, Saline County Kansas.
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Washington C. Rose, Rank, Private, Co. Company F., Residence MORGAN CO, ILL., Age 29, Height 5' 8 ½, Hair DARK, Eyes GRAY, Complexion DARK, Marital Status MARRIED ,Occupation FARMER, Joined When AUG 11, 1862, Joined Where MURRAYSVILLE, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In SEP 2, 1862, Muster In Where JACKSONVILLE, ILL. DISCHARGED MAR 22, 1863 AT BENTON BARRACKS MO FOR DISABILITY. Was in Co. I., as well. Wife Zibia H. Rose, Washington C. Rose, Birth: 1838, Death: 1922. Burial: Osborne Township Cemetery, Mayfield, Sumner County, Kansas.
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Ephriam K. Peniwell, Rank Private, Co. B., 5 ILL., U. S. Cavalry, Residence LIVINGSTON, MOULTRIE CO, ILL., Age 25, Height 6', Hair LIGHT, Eyes BLUE, Complexion FAIR, Marital Status MARRIED, Occupation FARMER, Joined When AUG 27, 1861, Joined Where MATTOON, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In NOV 8, 1861, Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, ILL., Muster Out NOV 8, 1864, Muster Out Where VICKSBURG, MS. Remark: TERM EXPIRED. Wife Caroline Weaver Peniwell (1842 - 1897), Ephriam K. Peniwell, Birth: Jan. 17, 1836, Death: Nov. 6, 1899. Burial: Osborne Township Cemetery, Mayfield, Sumner County, Kansas.
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William F. Moore, Private, Co. H., 28 ILL., U. S. Infantry CON., Residence TERRE HAUTE, HENDERSON CO, ILL., Age 19, Height 6' ¾, Hair SANDY, Eyes GRAY, Complexion FLORID, Occupation FARMER, Nativity Ohio, Joined When MAR 14, 1865, Joined Where QUINCY, ILL., Period 1 Year, Muster In MAR 14, 1865, Muster In Where QUINCY, ILL., Muster Out MAR 14, 1866, Muster Out Where BROWNSVILLE, TX. Birth: 1845, Death: 1922, Wife Nancy ( 1851-1916 ) Burial: Osborne Township Cemetery, Mayfield, Sumner County, Kansas..
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Joseph H. Barnes, Private, Co. A., 97 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence GILLESPIE, MACOUPIN CO, ILL., Age 20, Height 5' 8, Hair SANDY, Eyes DARK, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER, Nativity GREENFIELD, HILLSBORO CO, NH., Joined When AUG 6, 1862, Joined Where BUNKER HILL, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In SEP 8, 1862 ,Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, ILL., Muster Out JUL 29, 1865. Muster Out Where GALVESTON, TX. Birth: Sep. 7, 1844, Death: Mar. 26, 1924. Wife Matilda Barnes ( 1852-1939.) Burial: Osborne Township Cemetery, Mayfield, Sumner County, Kansas..
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George F. Fleming, Private, Co. H., 19 Ill., U. S. Infantry, Mustered in Jun 17, 1861, Remarks Tr. to Inv C'ps Jun 27, 1863.
George F. Fleming, Private, Co. 9, 1 U. S. ARMY CORPS, Residence CHICAGO, COOK CO, ILL., Age 21, Height 5' 9 ½, Hair LIGHT, Eyes GRAY, Complexion LIGHT, Occupation CLERK, Nativity PA., Joined When MAR 30, 1865, Joined Where CHICAGO, ILL., Period 1 Year, Muster In MAR 30, 1865, Muster In Where CHICAGO, ILL., Muster Out MAR 29, 1866, Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC., Remarks MUSTERED OUT AS PRIVATE CO E 6 US VETERAN VOL INF. Burial: Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas
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Enos F. Henderson, Private, Co. B., C., 8 Ill., U. S. Infantry, Residence CHARLESTON, COLES CO, ILL., Age 22, Height 5' 7, Hair DARK, Eyes DARK, Complexion DARK, Marital Status SINGLE ,Occupation FARMER, Nativity URBANA, CHAMPAIGN CO, NY., Joined When JUL 25, 1861, Joined Where CAIRO, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In JUL 25, 1861, Muster In Where CAIRO, ILL. Remarks REENLISTED AS VETERAN VOLUNTEER. VETERAN PROMOTED SERGEANT 1 APR 1863. Birth: unknown
Death: Jan. 15, 1914. Burial: Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas
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Dennison Herrick, Private, Co. G., 9 ILL., U. S. Cavalry, Residence MARENGO, MCHENRY CO, ILL., Age 25, Height 5' 9 ¾, Hair BLACK, Eyes BLACK, Complexion FAIR, Occupation LABORER, Nativity New York, Joined When FEB 1, 1865, Joined Where MARENGO, ILL., Period 1 Year, Muster In FEB 2, 1865, Muster In Where MARENGO, ILL., Muster Out OCT 31, 1865, Muster Out By Whom LT HOSNER. Birth: unknown, Death: Jul. 2, 1882. Burial: Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas
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Chancey F.A. Crawford, Private, Co. E., 141 ILL, U. S. Infantry, Residence CHERRY VALLEY, WINNEBAGO CO, ILL., Age 18, Height 5' 3, Hair DARK, Eyes DARK, Complexion DARK, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation SOLDIER , Nativity United States, Joined When MAY 17, 1864, Joined Where ELGIN, ILL., Period 100 DAYs, Muster In JUN 16, 1864, Muster In Where CAMP KANE, ILL., Muster Out OCT 10, 1864, Muster Out Where CHICAGO, ILL. Birth: unknown, Death: unknown. Burial: Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas
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Solomon S. Bowman, Private, Co. A., 116 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence DECATUR, MACON CO, ILL., Age 32, Height 5' 10 ½, Hair BROWN, Eyes BLUE, Complexion FAIR, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation BUTCHER, Nativity ANVIL, LEBANON CO, PA., Joined When AUG 6, 1862, Joined Where DECATUR, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In SEP 6, 1862, Muster In Where DECATUR, ILL. Remarks TRANS TO VRC JAN 10, 1865. Birth: Apr. 14, 1830, Death: May 10, 1896. His wife Margret L., b. Mar. 20, 1823 d. May 29, 1909. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
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James W. Kinser, Private, Co. G., 144 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence FAYETTE, MACOUPIN CO, ILL., Age 20, Height 5' 9, Hair RED, Eyes HAZEL, Complexion DARK, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER, Nativity HAWKINS CO, Ohio., Joined When SEP 15, 1864, Joined Where ALTON, ILL., Period 1 Year, Muster In SEP 24, 1864, Muster In Where ALTON, ILL., Muster Out JUL 14, 1865. Birth: Aug. 25, 1844, Death: Feb. 11, 1920. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
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George C. Eccles, Private, Co. C., 1 ILL., U. S. Cavalry, Age 19, Joined When JUL 8, 1861, Joined Where MATTOON, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In JUL 19, 1861, Muster In Where ALTON, ILL. Remarks DISCHARGED OCT 9, 1861 PER SO HEADQUARTERS DEPT OF THE WEST. Birth: Jan. 14, 1840, Death: Jul. 9, 1924. His wife Eliza Louisa Banning Eccles, Birth: Apr. 2, 1854, Death: Feb. 23, 1930. Burial:
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George A. Wear, Private, Co. K., 11 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Age 23, Joined When APR 30, 1861, Joined Where SPRINGFIELD, ILL., Period 3 months, Muster In APR 30, 1861, Muster In Where SPRINGFIELD, ILL., Muster Out JUL 30, 1861. Birth: 1837, Death: 1928, Wife Mary J. Birth: 1851, Death: 1912. . Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
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Edwin T. Metcalf, Rank Sergeant, Co. G., 101 ILL.., U. S. Infantry, Residence WAVERLY, MORGAN CO, ILL., Age 19, Height 5' 6 ¾, Hair LIGHT, Eyes GRAY, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation JEWELER, Nativity MACOUPIN CO, ILL., Joined When AUG 9, 1862, Joined Where WAVERLY, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In SEP 2, 1862, Muster In Where JACKSONVILLE, ILL. Remarks DISCHARGED MAR 1, 1863 FOR DISABILITY.
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Portrait and Biological Record of Southeastern Kansas, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens of the Counties, Together with Biographies and Portraits of all the Presidents of the United States and The Governors of the State of Kansas. Chicago, Biographical Publishing Co. 1894.
Hon. Edwin T. Metcalf, M. D., located in Colony in the fall of 1882, and is now the oldest physician in years of active practice in this place. Skilled in his profession, he has won a high reputation among his brethren of the medical fraternity, and is also widely known in public circles throughout the state. He is present State Senator from his district, and the upright course which he has taken in the Legislature has brought credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents.
The Doctor was born near Carlinville, Ill., July 27, 1843, and is a son of John M. and Isabelle (Wyeth) Metcalf, the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter of Pennsylvania. His mother was a lineal descendent of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. John Metcalf went to Illinois when a young man with his father, William Metcalf, who settled in Macoupin County, purchasing large tracts of land and locating his sons in that vicinity, which still goes by the name of the Metcalf settlement. He was a slaveholder in Kentucky, but becoming convinced that slavery was wrong, disposed of his Negroes and removed to a free state, becoming a wealthy farmer of Illinois.
The Doctor’s father worked at farm labor during his youth, and in his leisure hours read medicine with Doctor Wood, of Carrollton, Ill. Subsequently he located as a physician in Winchester, Scott County, but again returned to the farm for a short time. Afterward he located in Greenfield, Ill., removing thence to Waverly, where he died in 1858. His widow is still living and now makes her home in Oakland, Cal. Although reared on a slave plantation in the south, he became a bitter opponent of the institution of slavery, and in 1856 was a delegate to the first Republican convention held in Bloomington, Ill. He was a member of the Baptist Church and of the Masonic fraternity. He died on the Gulf of Mexico, while going to Texas for his health. The Metcalf family numbered seven children: Julia, wife of Silas Burnett, of Dallas, Tex.; Edwin T.; George D., a lawyer of Oakland, Cal.; Harriet, wife of Peter Casserly, of Springfield, Ill.; Richard W., who died in childhood; John W., professor of music in Oakland, Cal.; and one who died in infancy.
Doctor Metcalf of this sketch spent his early life in Waverly, Ill., and there acquired his literary education. In 1862 he enlisted in the Union army, and was assigned to Company G, One Hundred and First Illinois Infantry, in which he served eight months, when he was discharged on account of physical disability. Returning to Waverly in July, 1863, he entered the office of Dr. J. B. Miner, who had resigned his position as First Assistant Surgeon of the One Hundred and First Regiment. With him Mr. Metcalf read medicine for three years, and then attended lectures at Rush Medical College. In 1867 he located in Tallula, Ill., where he successfully engaged in practice until coming to Kansas in 1882.
The Doctor was married in 1864 to Chattie, daughter of James and Thurza Burnett. She was born in Waverly, March 10, 1847. By their union were born seven children: Milton, now a lawyer of Kansas City; Anna, George, Patti, Edwin, John and Belle, who died in infancy.
In politics, Dr. Metcalf is a stalwart Republican and now represents Anderson and Linn Counties in the State Senate. The last session of the Assembly was a memorable one, as two Houses were organized in the lower branch of the Legislature, a legal one by the Republicans and an illegal one by the Populists. Senator Metcalf was a stanch supporter of the legal House and assisted in defending it at all times. The history of that session is so well known throughout the Union that special mention is unnecessary in this volume. The Doctor has been Chairman of the Committee on Public Health and Immigration, and is a member of several other important committees. He belongs to the Christian Church, and socially is connected with the Masonic fraternity, the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Grand Army of the Republic.
Other business interests occupy the attention of our subject besides his practice. He is a stockholder in the People’s Bank of Colony and in the Eastern Kansas Telephone Company. He also owns a farm near Colony. When he first came to this place he conducted a drug business, but after a time gave it up, as his attention was all required by his increasing practice. He now receives a liberal patronage and stands in the front rank as a physician. His popularity and prominence in circles are well merited.
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George A. Smith, Sergeant, Co. E., 86 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence VALLEY, STARK CO, ILL., Age 25, Height 6', Hair LIGHT, Eyes GRAY, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER, Nativity CANTON, FULTON CO, ILL., Joined When AUG 13, 1862, Joined Where VALLY, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In AUG 27, 1862, Muster In Where PEORIA, ILL. Remarks PROMOTED 2LT MAR 23, 1863 1LT AUG 12, 1865 CAPTAIN SEP 14, 1864.Btith: 1835, Death: 1919, Wife Mary I. or L. Brith: 1844, Death: 1932. At rest: Colony Cemetery, Colony, Anderson County, Kansas
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Smith Culler, Private, Co. H., 73 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence ADAMS CO, ILL., Age 26, Height 5' 9, Hair BROWN , Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status MARRIED, Occupation FARMER, Nativity WESTMORELAND CO, PA., Joined When AUG 6, 1862, Joined Where ADAMS CO, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In AUG 21, 1862, Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, ILL. Remarks DISCHARGED OCT 1, 1862 ON ACCOUNT OF WOUNDS PVTD WHILE ON DUTY. Brith: 1836, Death: 1925. His wife Malvinia, Brith: 1841, Death: 1933. At rest: Colony Cemetery, Colony, Anderson County, Kansas
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Solomon F. Goodbrake, Rank Private, Co. F., 7 ILL., U. S. Cavalry, Residence VANDALIA, FAYETTE CO, ILL., Age 27, Height 5' 10, Hair BROWN, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status MARRIED, Occupation FARMER, Nativity Ohio,
Joined When AUG 16, 1861, Joined Where VANDALIA, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In SEP 3, 1861, Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, ILL. Remarks REENLISTED AS A VETERAN, promoted to 1St. Sergeant, then 1St. Lieutenant. Brith: May 3, 1834. Death: Nov. 30, 1911. AT rest: Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Greary County, Kansas
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Robert Bradford,Rank Private, Co. F., 149 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence CAMARGO, DOUGLAS CO, ILL., Age 18, Height 5' 8 ½, Hair DARK, Eyes GRAY, Complexion FAIR, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER, Nativity ATHENS CO, Ohio, Joined When JAN 24, 1865, Joined Where DANVILLE, ILL., Period 1 Year, Muster In JAN 24, 1865, Muster In Where DANVILLE, ILL., Muster Out JAN 27, 1865, Muster Out Where DALTON, GA. : Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Greary County, Kansas
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Clark H. Easton, Rank Private, Co. D., 8 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence PEORIA, PEORIA CO, ILL., Age 31, Height 5' 9, Hair BLACK, Eyes HAZEL, Complexion DARK, Occupation AGENT, Nativity YATES, New York, Joined When SEP 26, 1864, Joined Where PEORIA, ILL., Period 1 Year, Muster In SEP 26, 1864, Muster In Where PEORIA, ILL., Muster Out SEP 25, 1865, Muster Out Where NEW ORLEANS, LA. Remarks DISCHARGED 25 SEP 1865 TERM OF SERVICE HAVING EXPIRED. At rest: Ridgeway Cemetery, Osage County, Kansas
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James H. Kilgore, Rank unknown, Company B., 97 Ill., U. S. Infantry. Born 1839, Died 1911, Wife Mary C., Born 1843, Died 1828. At rest Scranton Cemetery, Scranton, Osage County, Kansas.
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Howard Friend, Rank Private, Co. G., 17 ILL., U. S. Cavalry, Residence DORR, MCHENRY CO, ILL., Age 20., Height 5' 9, Hair DARK, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Occupation FARMER, Nativity ILL., Joined When NOV 20, 1863, Joined Where WOODSTOCK, ILL., Period 3 Yeats, Muster In JAN 22, 1864, Muster In Where ST CHARLES, ILL. CONFINED AT FT LEAVENWORTH KAS UNDER CHARGE OF MUTINY NO DISCHARGE GIVEN HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN JAN 1866 BY COL ASHES CHIEF M&D OFFICER ILL. Birth: unknown, Death: unknown, Burial: Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth County Kansas.
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Harmon G. Reynolds, Private, Co. A., 133 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence SPRINGFIELD, SANGAMON CO, ILL., Age 18, Height 5' 8, Hair LIGHT, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation CLERK, Nativity ROCK ISLAND CO, ILL., Joined When MAY 3, 1864, Joined Where SPRINGFIELD, ILL., Period 100 DAY, Muster In MAY 31, 1864, Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, ILL., Muster Out SEP 24, 1864, Muster Out Where SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Birth: unknown, Death: unknown, Burial: Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth County Kansas.
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William Stevenson, Rank Private, Co. G., 144 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence FAYETTE, MACOUPIN CO, ILL., Age 17, Height 5' 5, Hair BROWN, Eyes HAZEL, Complexion DARK, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER, Nativity ENGLAND, Joined When SEP 15, 1864, Joined Where ALTON, ILL., Period 1 Year, Muster In SEP 24, 1864, Muster In Where ALTON, ILL., Muster Out JUL 14, 1865, Muster Out Where SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Birth: unknown, Death: 1863, Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County Kansas.
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William R. Wood, Rank Corporal, Co. G., 18 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence FAIRFIELD, WAYNE CO, ILL., Age 24, Height 5' 10, Hair BLACK, Eyes BLACK, Complexion DARK, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation CABINET MAKER, Nativity UNIONTOWN, PA., Joined When MAY 28, 1861, Joined Where ANNA, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In MAY 28, 1861, Muster In Where ANNA, ILL. Birth: unknown, Death: 1863, Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County Kansas.
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Wesley Hunt, Rank Corporal, Co. G., 102 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence MILLERSBURG, MERCER CO, ILL., Age 27, Height 5' 9 ½, Hair BLACK , Eyes HAZEL, Complexion DARK, Marital Status MARRIED, Occupation FARMER, Nativity WEST FINDLEY, WASHINGTON CO, PA., Joined When AUG 14, 1862, Joined Where MILLERSBURG, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In SEP 2, 1862, Muster In Where KNOXVILLE, ILL., Muster Out JUN 6, 1865, Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC., REDUCED & DETAILED IN PIONEER CORPS DEC 7, 1862. Birth: unknown, Death: 1863, Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County Kansas.
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Stephen Sharp, Rank Private & Sergeant, Co. F., 50 ILL., U. S. Ifantry, Age 18, Height 5' 11, Hair LIGHT, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Occupation FARMER, Nativity Illinois, Joined When NOV 23, 1864, Joined Where JACKSONVILLE, ILL., Period 1 Year, Muster In NOV 23, 1864, Muster In Where JACKSONVILLE, ILL., Muster Out JUL 12, 1865, Muster Out Where SPRINGFIELD, ILL SUB FOR MORTIMER SMTIH.
Birth: unknown, Death: unknown, Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County Kansas.
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Lewis C. Paine, Rank Private, Co. D., 99 ILL., U. S. Infantry CON., Age 24, Height 5' 9, 1/2 Hair LIGHT, Eyes BLUE, Complexion FAIR, Occupation FARMER, Nativity DEARBORN CO, IN., Joined When AUG 6, 1862, Joined Where PITTSFIELD, ILL., Period 3 Yeats, Joined When AUG 6, 1862, Joined Where PITTSFIELD, ILL., Muster In AUG 23, 1862, Muster In Where FLORENCE, ILL., Muster Out JUL 31, 1865, Muster Out Where BATON ROUGE, LA.
Lewis Claudius Paine was born in Aurora Indiana on 20th June 1838.
He was the son of Thomas J and Julia Anne "Baker" Paine.
Lewis married Millie Salena Marsh on 7 June 1868, Pittsfield, Pike County Illinois. Together they Had fourteen children. Nine Sons and five daughters. Lewis was a Civil War Soldier, and Veteran. He Enlisted on 06 August 1862 Pittsfield, Illinois. Was in Company A, 99th Infantry Regiment Illinois. Mustered out of Company A, 99th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 31 July 1865, Baton Rouge, LA. And also Company D 99th Infantry.
Children:
Francis Judson Paine (1870 - 1938)
Charles Henry Paine (1875 - 1956)
Lenora E. Paine (1879 - 1903)*
Quincy Gilmore Paine (1885 - 1954)
Louis Cleon Paine (1893 - 1971)
Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County Kansas.
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Joseph Bogard, Rank Private, Co. G., 135 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence TUSCOLA, DOUGLAS CO, ILL., Age 20, Height 5' 4, Hair LIGHT, Eyes BROWN, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER, Nativity VIGO CO, IN., Joined When MAY 10, 1864, Joined Where TUSCOLA, ILL., Period 100 DAY, Muster In JUN 6, 1864, Muster In Where MATTOON, ILL., Muster Out SEP 28, 1864. Birth: unknown, Death: unknown, Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County Kansas.
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John W. Herring, Rank Private, Co. H., 50 ILL. U. S. Infantry, Residence MT STERLING, BROWN CO, ILL., Age 20, Joined When FEB 25, 1864, Joined Where QUINCY, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In FEB 27, 1864, Muster In Where QUINCY, ILL., Muster Out JUL 13, 1865, Muster Out Where LOUISVILLE, KY. Birth: unknown, Death: 1863, Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.
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James H. Millholland, Rank Private, Co. E., 10 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence HENDERSON CO, ILL., Age 18, Height 5' 3 ½, Hair DARK, Eyes HAZEL, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER, Nativity Indiana, Joined When AUG 30, 1861, Joined Where OQUAWKA, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In AUG 30, 1861, Muster In Where CAIRO, ILL., Muster Out SEP 14, 1864, Remarks: BY REASON OF EXPIRATION OF TERM. Wife Rebecca WRIGHT, married Nov. 19, 1864, children John, Dora, Frank, Bertie E. and Raymond Michael MULLHOLLAND. James H. Millholland Birth: 1843, Death: 1930, Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.
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William O. Wilson, Rank Private & Corporal, Co. M., 8 ILL., U. S. Cavalry, Residence PAINES POINT, OGLE CO, ILL., Age 33, Height 5' 8, Hair DARK, Eyes DARK, Complexion DARK, Occupation FARMER, Nativity Ohio, Joined When SEP 15, 1861, Period 3 Years, Muster In SEP 18, 1861, Muster In Where ST CHARLES, ILL., Muster Out SEP 28, 1864, Muster Out Where CHICAGO, ILL. MUSTERED OUT AS CORPORAL. Birth: unknown, Death: unknown. Burial: Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, Saline County Kansas.
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William D. Jones, Rank Private, Co. G., 14 ILL., U. S. Cavalry, Residence JOHNSON CO, ILL., Age 19, Height 6', Hair DARK, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Occupation FARMER, Nativity VIENNA, JOHNSON CO, ILL., Joined When AUG 15, 1862, Joined Where VIENNA, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In JAN 7, 1863, Muster In Where PEORIA, ILL. Remark: IN ARREST AT NASHVILLE TENN SINCE MAR 12, 1865. Birth: 1845, Death: 1924, Burial date, 12 May 1924. Burial: Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, Saline County Kansas.
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Washington C. Rose, Rank, Private, Co. Company F., Residence MORGAN CO, ILL., Age 29, Height 5' 8 ½, Hair DARK, Eyes GRAY, Complexion DARK, Marital Status MARRIED ,Occupation FARMER, Joined When AUG 11, 1862, Joined Where MURRAYSVILLE, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In SEP 2, 1862, Muster In Where JACKSONVILLE, ILL. DISCHARGED MAR 22, 1863 AT BENTON BARRACKS MO FOR DISABILITY. Was in Co. I., as well. Wife Zibia H. Rose, Washington C. Rose, Birth: 1838, Death: 1922. Burial: Osborne Township Cemetery, Mayfield, Sumner County, Kansas.
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Ephriam K. Peniwell, Rank Private, Co. B., 5 ILL., U. S. Cavalry, Residence LIVINGSTON, MOULTRIE CO, ILL., Age 25, Height 6', Hair LIGHT, Eyes BLUE, Complexion FAIR, Marital Status MARRIED, Occupation FARMER, Joined When AUG 27, 1861, Joined Where MATTOON, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In NOV 8, 1861, Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, ILL., Muster Out NOV 8, 1864, Muster Out Where VICKSBURG, MS. Remark: TERM EXPIRED. Wife Caroline Weaver Peniwell (1842 - 1897), Ephriam K. Peniwell, Birth: Jan. 17, 1836, Death: Nov. 6, 1899. Burial: Osborne Township Cemetery, Mayfield, Sumner County, Kansas.
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William F. Moore, Private, Co. H., 28 ILL., U. S. Infantry CON., Residence TERRE HAUTE, HENDERSON CO, ILL., Age 19, Height 6' ¾, Hair SANDY, Eyes GRAY, Complexion FLORID, Occupation FARMER, Nativity Ohio, Joined When MAR 14, 1865, Joined Where QUINCY, ILL., Period 1 Year, Muster In MAR 14, 1865, Muster In Where QUINCY, ILL., Muster Out MAR 14, 1866, Muster Out Where BROWNSVILLE, TX. Birth: 1845, Death: 1922, Wife Nancy ( 1851-1916 ) Burial: Osborne Township Cemetery, Mayfield, Sumner County, Kansas..
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Joseph H. Barnes, Private, Co. A., 97 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence GILLESPIE, MACOUPIN CO, ILL., Age 20, Height 5' 8, Hair SANDY, Eyes DARK, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER, Nativity GREENFIELD, HILLSBORO CO, NH., Joined When AUG 6, 1862, Joined Where BUNKER HILL, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In SEP 8, 1862 ,Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, ILL., Muster Out JUL 29, 1865. Muster Out Where GALVESTON, TX. Birth: Sep. 7, 1844, Death: Mar. 26, 1924. Wife Matilda Barnes ( 1852-1939.) Burial: Osborne Township Cemetery, Mayfield, Sumner County, Kansas..
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George F. Fleming, Private, Co. H., 19 Ill., U. S. Infantry, Mustered in Jun 17, 1861, Remarks Tr. to Inv C'ps Jun 27, 1863.
George F. Fleming, Private, Co. 9, 1 U. S. ARMY CORPS, Residence CHICAGO, COOK CO, ILL., Age 21, Height 5' 9 ½, Hair LIGHT, Eyes GRAY, Complexion LIGHT, Occupation CLERK, Nativity PA., Joined When MAR 30, 1865, Joined Where CHICAGO, ILL., Period 1 Year, Muster In MAR 30, 1865, Muster In Where CHICAGO, ILL., Muster Out MAR 29, 1866, Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC., Remarks MUSTERED OUT AS PRIVATE CO E 6 US VETERAN VOL INF. Burial: Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas
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Enos F. Henderson, Private, Co. B., C., 8 Ill., U. S. Infantry, Residence CHARLESTON, COLES CO, ILL., Age 22, Height 5' 7, Hair DARK, Eyes DARK, Complexion DARK, Marital Status SINGLE ,Occupation FARMER, Nativity URBANA, CHAMPAIGN CO, NY., Joined When JUL 25, 1861, Joined Where CAIRO, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In JUL 25, 1861, Muster In Where CAIRO, ILL. Remarks REENLISTED AS VETERAN VOLUNTEER. VETERAN PROMOTED SERGEANT 1 APR 1863. Birth: unknown
Death: Jan. 15, 1914. Burial: Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas
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Dennison Herrick, Private, Co. G., 9 ILL., U. S. Cavalry, Residence MARENGO, MCHENRY CO, ILL., Age 25, Height 5' 9 ¾, Hair BLACK, Eyes BLACK, Complexion FAIR, Occupation LABORER, Nativity New York, Joined When FEB 1, 1865, Joined Where MARENGO, ILL., Period 1 Year, Muster In FEB 2, 1865, Muster In Where MARENGO, ILL., Muster Out OCT 31, 1865, Muster Out By Whom LT HOSNER. Birth: unknown, Death: Jul. 2, 1882. Burial: Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas
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Chancey F.A. Crawford, Private, Co. E., 141 ILL, U. S. Infantry, Residence CHERRY VALLEY, WINNEBAGO CO, ILL., Age 18, Height 5' 3, Hair DARK, Eyes DARK, Complexion DARK, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation SOLDIER , Nativity United States, Joined When MAY 17, 1864, Joined Where ELGIN, ILL., Period 100 DAYs, Muster In JUN 16, 1864, Muster In Where CAMP KANE, ILL., Muster Out OCT 10, 1864, Muster Out Where CHICAGO, ILL. Birth: unknown, Death: unknown. Burial: Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas
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Solomon S. Bowman, Private, Co. A., 116 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence DECATUR, MACON CO, ILL., Age 32, Height 5' 10 ½, Hair BROWN, Eyes BLUE, Complexion FAIR, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation BUTCHER, Nativity ANVIL, LEBANON CO, PA., Joined When AUG 6, 1862, Joined Where DECATUR, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In SEP 6, 1862, Muster In Where DECATUR, ILL. Remarks TRANS TO VRC JAN 10, 1865. Birth: Apr. 14, 1830, Death: May 10, 1896. His wife Margret L., b. Mar. 20, 1823 d. May 29, 1909. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
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James W. Kinser, Private, Co. G., 144 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence FAYETTE, MACOUPIN CO, ILL., Age 20, Height 5' 9, Hair RED, Eyes HAZEL, Complexion DARK, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER, Nativity HAWKINS CO, Ohio., Joined When SEP 15, 1864, Joined Where ALTON, ILL., Period 1 Year, Muster In SEP 24, 1864, Muster In Where ALTON, ILL., Muster Out JUL 14, 1865. Birth: Aug. 25, 1844, Death: Feb. 11, 1920. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
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George C. Eccles, Private, Co. C., 1 ILL., U. S. Cavalry, Age 19, Joined When JUL 8, 1861, Joined Where MATTOON, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In JUL 19, 1861, Muster In Where ALTON, ILL. Remarks DISCHARGED OCT 9, 1861 PER SO HEADQUARTERS DEPT OF THE WEST. Birth: Jan. 14, 1840, Death: Jul. 9, 1924. His wife Eliza Louisa Banning Eccles, Birth: Apr. 2, 1854, Death: Feb. 23, 1930. Burial:
Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
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George A. Wear, Private, Co. K., 11 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Age 23, Joined When APR 30, 1861, Joined Where SPRINGFIELD, ILL., Period 3 months, Muster In APR 30, 1861, Muster In Where SPRINGFIELD, ILL., Muster Out JUL 30, 1861. Birth: 1837, Death: 1928, Wife Mary J. Birth: 1851, Death: 1912. . Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
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Edwin T. Metcalf, Rank Sergeant, Co. G., 101 ILL.., U. S. Infantry, Residence WAVERLY, MORGAN CO, ILL., Age 19, Height 5' 6 ¾, Hair LIGHT, Eyes GRAY, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation JEWELER, Nativity MACOUPIN CO, ILL., Joined When AUG 9, 1862, Joined Where WAVERLY, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In SEP 2, 1862, Muster In Where JACKSONVILLE, ILL. Remarks DISCHARGED MAR 1, 1863 FOR DISABILITY.
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Co. G, 101st ILL. Infantry
Portrait and Biological Record of Southeastern Kansas, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens of the Counties, Together with Biographies and Portraits of all the Presidents of the United States and The Governors of the State of Kansas. Chicago, Biographical Publishing Co. 1894.
Hon. Edwin T. Metcalf, M. D., located in Colony in the fall of 1882, and is now the oldest physician in years of active practice in this place. Skilled in his profession, he has won a high reputation among his brethren of the medical fraternity, and is also widely known in public circles throughout the state. He is present State Senator from his district, and the upright course which he has taken in the Legislature has brought credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents.
The Doctor was born near Carlinville, Ill., July 27, 1843, and is a son of John M. and Isabelle (Wyeth) Metcalf, the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter of Pennsylvania. His mother was a lineal descendent of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. John Metcalf went to Illinois when a young man with his father, William Metcalf, who settled in Macoupin County, purchasing large tracts of land and locating his sons in that vicinity, which still goes by the name of the Metcalf settlement. He was a slaveholder in Kentucky, but becoming convinced that slavery was wrong, disposed of his Negroes and removed to a free state, becoming a wealthy farmer of Illinois.
The Doctor’s father worked at farm labor during his youth, and in his leisure hours read medicine with Doctor Wood, of Carrollton, Ill. Subsequently he located as a physician in Winchester, Scott County, but again returned to the farm for a short time. Afterward he located in Greenfield, Ill., removing thence to Waverly, where he died in 1858. His widow is still living and now makes her home in Oakland, Cal. Although reared on a slave plantation in the south, he became a bitter opponent of the institution of slavery, and in 1856 was a delegate to the first Republican convention held in Bloomington, Ill. He was a member of the Baptist Church and of the Masonic fraternity. He died on the Gulf of Mexico, while going to Texas for his health. The Metcalf family numbered seven children: Julia, wife of Silas Burnett, of Dallas, Tex.; Edwin T.; George D., a lawyer of Oakland, Cal.; Harriet, wife of Peter Casserly, of Springfield, Ill.; Richard W., who died in childhood; John W., professor of music in Oakland, Cal.; and one who died in infancy.
Doctor Metcalf of this sketch spent his early life in Waverly, Ill., and there acquired his literary education. In 1862 he enlisted in the Union army, and was assigned to Company G, One Hundred and First Illinois Infantry, in which he served eight months, when he was discharged on account of physical disability. Returning to Waverly in July, 1863, he entered the office of Dr. J. B. Miner, who had resigned his position as First Assistant Surgeon of the One Hundred and First Regiment. With him Mr. Metcalf read medicine for three years, and then attended lectures at Rush Medical College. In 1867 he located in Tallula, Ill., where he successfully engaged in practice until coming to Kansas in 1882.
The Doctor was married in 1864 to Chattie, daughter of James and Thurza Burnett. She was born in Waverly, March 10, 1847. By their union were born seven children: Milton, now a lawyer of Kansas City; Anna, George, Patti, Edwin, John and Belle, who died in infancy.
In politics, Dr. Metcalf is a stalwart Republican and now represents Anderson and Linn Counties in the State Senate. The last session of the Assembly was a memorable one, as two Houses were organized in the lower branch of the Legislature, a legal one by the Republicans and an illegal one by the Populists. Senator Metcalf was a stanch supporter of the legal House and assisted in defending it at all times. The history of that session is so well known throughout the Union that special mention is unnecessary in this volume. The Doctor has been Chairman of the Committee on Public Health and Immigration, and is a member of several other important committees. He belongs to the Christian Church, and socially is connected with the Masonic fraternity, the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Grand Army of the Republic.
Other business interests occupy the attention of our subject besides his practice. He is a stockholder in the People’s Bank of Colony and in the Eastern Kansas Telephone Company. He also owns a farm near Colony. When he first came to this place he conducted a drug business, but after a time gave it up, as his attention was all required by his increasing practice. He now receives a liberal patronage and stands in the front rank as a physician. His popularity and prominence in circles are well merited.
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George A. Smith, Sergeant, Co. E., 86 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence VALLEY, STARK CO, ILL., Age 25, Height 6', Hair LIGHT, Eyes GRAY, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER, Nativity CANTON, FULTON CO, ILL., Joined When AUG 13, 1862, Joined Where VALLY, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In AUG 27, 1862, Muster In Where PEORIA, ILL. Remarks PROMOTED 2LT MAR 23, 1863 1LT AUG 12, 1865 CAPTAIN SEP 14, 1864.Btith: 1835, Death: 1919, Wife Mary I. or L. Brith: 1844, Death: 1932. At rest: Colony Cemetery, Colony, Anderson County, Kansas
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Smith Culler, Private, Co. H., 73 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence ADAMS CO, ILL., Age 26, Height 5' 9, Hair BROWN , Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status MARRIED, Occupation FARMER, Nativity WESTMORELAND CO, PA., Joined When AUG 6, 1862, Joined Where ADAMS CO, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In AUG 21, 1862, Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, ILL. Remarks DISCHARGED OCT 1, 1862 ON ACCOUNT OF WOUNDS PVTD WHILE ON DUTY. Brith: 1836, Death: 1925. His wife Malvinia, Brith: 1841, Death: 1933. At rest: Colony Cemetery, Colony, Anderson County, Kansas
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Solomon F. Goodbrake, Rank Private, Co. F., 7 ILL., U. S. Cavalry, Residence VANDALIA, FAYETTE CO, ILL., Age 27, Height 5' 10, Hair BROWN, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status MARRIED, Occupation FARMER, Nativity Ohio,
Joined When AUG 16, 1861, Joined Where VANDALIA, ILL., Period 3 Years, Muster In SEP 3, 1861, Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, ILL. Remarks REENLISTED AS A VETERAN, promoted to 1St. Sergeant, then 1St. Lieutenant. Brith: May 3, 1834. Death: Nov. 30, 1911. AT rest: Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Greary County, Kansas
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Robert Bradford,Rank Private, Co. F., 149 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence CAMARGO, DOUGLAS CO, ILL., Age 18, Height 5' 8 ½, Hair DARK, Eyes GRAY, Complexion FAIR, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER, Nativity ATHENS CO, Ohio, Joined When JAN 24, 1865, Joined Where DANVILLE, ILL., Period 1 Year, Muster In JAN 24, 1865, Muster In Where DANVILLE, ILL., Muster Out JAN 27, 1865, Muster Out Where DALTON, GA. : Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Greary County, Kansas
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Clark H. Easton, Rank Private, Co. D., 8 ILL., U. S. Infantry, Residence PEORIA, PEORIA CO, ILL., Age 31, Height 5' 9, Hair BLACK, Eyes HAZEL, Complexion DARK, Occupation AGENT, Nativity YATES, New York, Joined When SEP 26, 1864, Joined Where PEORIA, ILL., Period 1 Year, Muster In SEP 26, 1864, Muster In Where PEORIA, ILL., Muster Out SEP 25, 1865, Muster Out Where NEW ORLEANS, LA. Remarks DISCHARGED 25 SEP 1865 TERM OF SERVICE HAVING EXPIRED. At rest: Ridgeway Cemetery, Osage County, Kansas
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James H. Kilgore, Rank unknown, Company B., 97 Ill., U. S. Infantry. Born 1839, Died 1911, Wife Mary C., Born 1843, Died 1828. At rest Scranton Cemetery, Scranton, Osage County, Kansas.
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