SPECIAL ORDERS,
HDQRS. FORT DELAWARE, DEL.,
Numbers 213. July 8, 1864.
Captain Alex. Smith and Lieutenant J. F. Daton, of the One hundred and fifty-seventh Regiment Ohio National State Guard, and Lieutenant William Hall, of Battery G, Pennsylvania Artillery, will constitute a board of examination, to convene without delay at the garrison guard-room, and inquire into the shooting of Lieutenant Colonel E. P. Jones, One hundred and ninth Virginia, C. S. Army, a prisoner of war, by Private William G. Douglass, Company C, One hundred and fifty-seventh Ohio National State Guard, while on duty as sentinel on the night of July 7, 1864. They will report the full facts in the case to the commanding general.
By command of Brigadier General A. Schoepf:
Private William G. Douglas made the following statement:
I am a private, Company C, One hundred and fifty-seventh Regiment Ohio State National Guard. On yesterday was acting as sentinel at Post Numbers 20; went on guard between 7 and 9 p. m. Some time between those hours a rebel came out of the sink-the officer's sink-and stopped about ten minutes. I told him to "leave; " think he was twenty or thirty feet from me; went and turned the light; came back and said "Now, you must leave. " Then I said the third time, "If you don't leave, I'll shoot you. " The man still stood there. I said again, "Leave. " He muttered something, and then I shot him.
William Huscroft's statement:
I am a private, Company C, One hundred and fifty-seventh Regiment Ohio State National Guard; was on guard yesterday at post 19 between 7 and 9 p. m. ; heard sentry of post 20 say, " Move on; "
the second time he said, "Move on; " again the third time he said, "Move on, or damn you, I'll shoot you; " saw sentinel raise his piece; heard him cock his piece, when he drew it up he said "move on" again, and then he fired; he challenged him distinctly. I heard the sentinel distinctly.
James Adams' statement:
I am a private, One hundred and fifty-seventh Ohio State National Guard; was on post Numbers 21, July 7, 1864, between the hours of 7 and 9 p. m. ; heard the sentinel on post Numbers 20 say the first time to somebody, "Move on; " the second time he said, "Get out there; " the third time he said, "Damn you, go on; " the reb. turned around and said something; don't know what it was; after that I saw the sentinel jerk down his gun; didn't see anything more till I heard the report of the gun; heard sentinel challenge him distinctly three times; there was quite a pause between each challenge.
John Zinc's statement;
I am a private, Company F, One hundred and fifty-seventh Regiment Ohio State National Guard; was on guard at post Numbers 22, on July 7, 1864, between the hours of 7 and 9 p. m. ; heard sentry at post Numbers 20 say to somebody, "Go away from there; " think that was the expression; heard sentry say second time, "Move on; " heard sentry say third time, "Go away," or "move on," or "I'll be God-damned if I don't shoot; " didn't hear anything more after that; heard report of the gun and corporal of the guard Numbers 20 called; heard the challenge distinctly.
Richard W. Woodward's statement:
I am a private, Battery A, Pennsylvania Artillery, was on guard yesterday between 7 and 9 p. m. at post Numbers 23; heard sentry at post Numbers 20 say to somebody, "Go in; " heard him say a second time, "Go in; " third time heard him say, "Go in or I'll shoot you; " just before the sentinel called the fourth time somebody said something, and the sentinel challenged again; this was the fourth time; sentinel said this time, "Go in," and immediately fired. I heard the sentinel challenge him distinctly each time.
The circumstance occurred at half-past 8 p. m.
W. G. Nuget's statement:
FORT DELAWARE, July 8, 1864.
I examined the wounds of Lieutenant-Colonel Jones, One hundred and ninth Virginia, C. S. Army, on the night of Thursday, July 7, 1864. The ball entered the right, shoulder, fracturing the humerus about one inch below the shoulder joint; penetrated the chest and made its exit therefrom at the junction of the fifth rib with the sternum of right side.
The pleura was wounded, but there is no symptom leading to the belief that there was any injury done to the lung. There were two wounds in the shoulder, one made by the entrance of the ball, the other in all probability by the exit of a buck-shot, or a fragment of bone shattered from the humerus
The hemorrhage from the chest was very profuse, and although very seriously wounded his symptom are this morning favorable.
W. G. NUGENT,
Acting Assistant Surgeon.
HEADQUARTERS FORT DELAWARE, DEL., July 10, 1864.
Colonel WILLIAM HOFFMAN,
Commissary-General of Prisoners, Washington, D. C.:
COLONEL: I have the honor to report that one of the sentinels here, in the faithful performance of his duty, on the night of the 8th [7th] instant shot and mortally wounded Colonel E. Pope Jones, One hundred and ninth Virginia Regiment, who died from the effects of the would on the night of the 9th instant. As a justification of the act I submit the report of the court of inquiry, which clearly exonerates the sentinel from any blame. Many of the prisoners have been accustomed to insult and trifle with the sentinels because they are militia, and this shooting is one of the results of it.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. SCHOEPF,
Brigadier-General.
[First indorsement.]
OFFICE COMMISSARY-GENERAL OF PRISONERS,
Washington, D. C., July 16, 1864.
Respectfully submitted for the consideration of the Secretary of War.
The within proceedings do not snow under what orders the sentinel acted, or that he had any orders to meet such a case. There are many ways of punishing a prisoners for disobedience of a sentinel's order when not attended with a demonstration of violence without going to the extremity of shooting him down; and in the case reported there seems to have ben nothing to call for severe measures. If the sentinel was governed by his orders, as from the proceedings it may be presumed he was, he is excusable, and the responsibility rests upon the commanding officer.
A copy of instructions on this point addressed to Brigadier-General Schoepf is herewith inclosed.
W. HOFFMAN,
Colonel Third Infantry and Commissary-General of Prisoners
[Second indorsement.]
WAR DEPARTMENT, July 19, 1864.
Respectfully referred to the commissioner for exchange of prisoners for remark.
By order of the Secretary of War:
LOUIS H. POLOUZE,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
[Third indorsement.]
JULY 21, 1864.
If prisoners of war obstinately refuse obedience to the orders of a sentinel, as appears to have been case in this instance, very unfortunate consequences are to be expected.
E. A. HITCHCOCK,
Major-General of Volunteers.
Author Note. If you would like to read more about Col. Elliotte Pope Jones and his life take this link.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2536929
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Men Of The Water, Civil War.
The page title ( Men of the water ) says it all these men were of the water, some worked on the water while others were in the navy or Marine Corps and still others held ranks in the army and navy at the same time. I haven’t researched any of these names, however I know there will be some added information on some of them. If you would like some research on any of the name I can be reached at the following.
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Prisoners of war.
Robert Tansill, late captain, U. S. Marine Corps.
John R. F. Tattnall, late first lieutenant, U. S. Marine Corps.
T. S. Wilson, late first lieutenant, U. S. Marine Corps.
H. B. Claiborne, late midshipman, U. S. Navy.
Hilary Cenas, late midshipman, U. S. Navy.
A. D. Wharton, late midshipman, U. S. Navy.
W. M. Page, late surgeon, U. S. Navy.
James E. Lindsay, late assistant surgeon, U. S. Navy.
Crew of the U. S. STEAMER CAMBRIDGE, November, 1861.
R. D. EDLBRIDGE, Acting Master, U. S. Navy.
F. W. STRONG, Acting Master, U. S. Navy.
SAMUEL VERY, Jr., Acting Master, U. S. Navy.
H. A. RICHARDSON, Acting Assistant Surgeon, U. S. Navy.
JOS. C. CANNING, Acting Assistant Paymaster, U. S. Navy.
FRANK A. BREMON, First Assistant Engineer, U. S. Navy.
CHARLES C. PENNINGTON, Second Assistant Engineer, U. S. Navy.
JOHN J. STEIGER, Third Assistant Engineer, U. S. Navy.
JAMES POWERS, Third Assistant Engineer, U. S. Navy.
Prisoner exchange.
Captain J. McGrath, Forty-second New York Volunteers, for Lieutenant A. M. De Bree, C. S. Navy.
Captain M. W. Burns, Fourth Excelsior (New York volunteers), for Lieutenant W. T. Glassell, C. S. Navy.
Captain W. M. Fisk, Fourth [Excelsior] (New York volunteers), for Lieutenant F. M. Harris, C. S. Navy.
Captain James McKeirnan, Seventh New York [Jersey] Volunteers, for Lieutenant B. Kennon, C. S. Navy.
Captain A. E. Miles [Niles], First [Thirteenth] Pennsylvania Volunteers, Reserve Corps, for Lieutenant J. N. Wilkenson [John Wilkinson], C. S. Navy.
Captain G. W. Hinds, Ninety-sixth New York Volunteers, for Lieutenant W. H. Ward, C. S. Navy.
Captain C. L. Conner, Eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers [Reserves], for Lieutenant W. C. Whittle, C. S. Navy.
Captain F. A. Conrad, Fourth Pennsylvania Volunteers [Reserves], for Lieutenant J. B. Weaver, [C. S. Navy].
Captain Robert S. Granger, First U. S. Infantry, for Lieutenant B. P. Loyall, C. S. Navy
Prisoners of war.
Robert Tansill, late captain, U. S. Marine Corps.
William M. Page, late surgeon, U. S. Army [Navy].
Walter R. butt, late lieutenant, U. S. Navy.
H. H. Dalton, late lieutenant, U. S. Navy, and now lieutenant in the Confederate Navy.
T. S. Wilson, late first lieutenant, U. S. Marine Corps.
James E. Lindsay, late assistant surgeon, U. S. Navy.
H. B. Claiborne, late midshipmen, U. S. Navy.
A. D. Wharton, late midshipmen, U. S. Navy.
Men of the Water.
Almond Rice, Angelica, N. Y., was a steam-boat man on the Mississippi; could not get away from New Orleans; belonged to the so-called rebel Marine Corps; was sent to the Warrington Navy-Yard about the 1st of May; was part of the time in the navy-yard and part of the time on board the privateer Judith. When he first went to Pensacola Harbor thinks there were about 10,000 troops there. That number was after [ward] reduced to about 6,000, and they had about that many when he left. Thinks there were about four or seven guns left in Fort Macon; the rest were sent to Pensacola. There were four guns (42s and 32s0 between the navy-yard and the bayou bridge toward Pensacola. Most of the machinery had been removed from the navy-yard, but the rebels were still casting shot and shell at the foundry. Had been a sailor on board of the sloop of war Albany; paid off in 1849 or 1850. There were three companies of marines (250), nearly all Northern men, and a Louisiana infantry regiment about 900 strong in the navy-yard; will go home when released if he can get there.
John Matthews, Madison, Ind., says he was a steam-boat man; joined the rebel forces at New Orleans; was out of money and could not et awasy; was put in the parish prison and kept there twenty days; was afterward impressed in rebel service; was sent to the Warrington navy-yard on the 21st of April; was attached to the marines and quartered in the navy-yard. The greater part of the marines are Northern men, and would take the first opportunity to get away; were very much dissatisfied. Thinks there were about 7,000 men under arms on the rebel side; will go home when released; does not know much about the strength or location of the batteries on the rebel side; was pretty constantly in the guard-boat.
Samuel Benham, Buffalo, N. Y., say he had been a man-of-war's man on board of the Savannah; was paid off about a year ago; was impressed in the rebel service at New Orleans; was attached to the Marine Corps and sent to Pensacola Harbor about the 1st of May, 1861. Was put on board schooner Judith and went out at night in the coast-guard boat. Thinks when he first went to Pensacola the rebels had about 15,000 men, but when he left thinks they had only 6,000 or 7,000; knows but little about the strength or location of the rebel batteries; will go home when released.
Daniel R. Smith, Allegheny, Pa., says he was a boatman on the Mississippi; was impressed in the rebel service, and was sent to the Warrington Navy-Yard with the marines about the 1st of May; was closely questioned by Colonel Brown at Fort Pickens, and his answers taken down in writing; gave Colonel Brown all the information he possessed.
B. F. Lidy, Lancaster, Pa., says he was a steam-boat man; was impressed into the rebel service at New Orleans; was sent with the rebel marines to Warrington Navy-Yard about the 26th of April last. Says the marines are mostly either Northern men or foreign born, and thinks all but about fifty would leave if they could get a good chance. Gives same information as the others; says the Lovell battery, near the light-house, has 10, 8, and 6 inch (three guns), all covered in with earth on timbers about six feet thick; will go home when release.
Ovid P. Reno, Beaver County, Pa., says he is a boatman; joined the rebel service at New Orleans; was impressed; was attached to the marines and sent to Warrington Navy-Yard. Gives same information as others.
John Harmon, Allegheny County, Pa., says he was in New Orleans; could not get work; enlisted to keep from starving, intending to desert so soon as he had a chance to get home; belonged to the marines; was sent them to Pensacola; says the batteries between the navy-yard and Pensacola were washed away; knows nothing about the other batteries. There are a good many Northern men in the rebel marines, all of whom will take the first opportunity to get home
Daniel B. Harrington, a deserter from Tantall's rebel fleet, was committed to Fort Lafayette January 21, 1862. Harrington represents in a letter dated January 28, 1862, to the Secretary of state that he was wrecked at sea and escaped in a small boat to Key West where he was impressed in the Confederate Navy; that he deserted the first opportunity and was taken on board the U. S. frigate Wabash where he took the oath of allegiance. He was released February 6, 1862, by order of the Secretary of State.
Sidney Bennett was arrested by order of the Secretary of the Navy and committed to Fort Lafayette January 24, 1862. He was charged with having used highly treasonable and disloyal language whilst serving as landsman on board the U. S. frigate Santee then in the Gulf of Mexico. The said Sidney Bennett remained in custody at Fort Lafayette.
Prisoner exchange.
Thomas H. Allen, lieutenant, ordered paroled to be exchanged for R. T. Frank, first lieutenant, Eighth Infantry, U. S. Army.
Julian Myers, late U. S. Navy, paroled to be exchanged for Zenas R. Bliss, Eighth Infantry, U. S. Army.
T. S. Wilson, late lieutenant U. S. Marine Corps, paroled to be exchanged for W. G. Jones, Tenth Infantry, U. S. Army.
A. D. Wharton, late U. S. Navy, ordered paroled to be exchanged for J. J. Van Horn, Eighth Infantry, U. S. Army.
W. H. Ward, late U. S. Navy, paroled to be exchanged for F. E. Prime, captain, Engineers, U. S. Army.
D. A. Forrest and H. B. Claiborne, late U. S. Navy, paroled to be exchanged for J. V. Bromford, major Sixth Infantry, U. S. Army.
William Biggs, second lieutenant, North Carolina Volunteers, and H. C. Holt, Georgia Volunteers, paroled to be exchanged for William E. Merril, lieutenant, Engineers, U. S. Army.
H. A. Gilliam, major, North Carolina Volunteers, paroled to be exchanged for Major Reeve, U. S. Infantry, or Major Sibley in case Reeve is released.
Interesting person.
Charles H. cole, captain, C. S. Army, and also a lieutenant in the Navy.
U. S. SHIP CUMBERLAND,
Newport News, November 22, 1861.
I, B. P. Loyall, hereby pledge my sacred honor to return as a prisoner to the senior officer of the Navy of the United State commanding at Hampton Roads within fifty days from this time unless in the meanwhile Lieutenant George L. Selden, U. S. Navy, is delivered up to said senior officer without pledge or parole by Major General Benjamin Huger or some other competent authority at Norfolk, Va.
Prisoner of war.
H. K. Stevens, late lieutenant in the U. S. Navy, was arrested at Portsnouth, N. H., September 24, 1861, by Captain Pearosn, commanding at Kittery Navy - Yard, and committed to Fort Lafayette. Stevens tendered his resignation as a lieutenant in the U. S. Navy March 25, 1861, and by order of the President his name was stricken from the rolls of the Navy September 30, 1861.
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Prisoners of war.
Robert Tansill, late captain, U. S. Marine Corps.
John R. F. Tattnall, late first lieutenant, U. S. Marine Corps.
T. S. Wilson, late first lieutenant, U. S. Marine Corps.
H. B. Claiborne, late midshipman, U. S. Navy.
Hilary Cenas, late midshipman, U. S. Navy.
A. D. Wharton, late midshipman, U. S. Navy.
W. M. Page, late surgeon, U. S. Navy.
James E. Lindsay, late assistant surgeon, U. S. Navy.
Crew of the U. S. STEAMER CAMBRIDGE, November, 1861.
R. D. EDLBRIDGE, Acting Master, U. S. Navy.
F. W. STRONG, Acting Master, U. S. Navy.
SAMUEL VERY, Jr., Acting Master, U. S. Navy.
H. A. RICHARDSON, Acting Assistant Surgeon, U. S. Navy.
JOS. C. CANNING, Acting Assistant Paymaster, U. S. Navy.
FRANK A. BREMON, First Assistant Engineer, U. S. Navy.
CHARLES C. PENNINGTON, Second Assistant Engineer, U. S. Navy.
JOHN J. STEIGER, Third Assistant Engineer, U. S. Navy.
JAMES POWERS, Third Assistant Engineer, U. S. Navy.
Prisoner exchange.
Captain J. McGrath, Forty-second New York Volunteers, for Lieutenant A. M. De Bree, C. S. Navy.
Captain M. W. Burns, Fourth Excelsior (New York volunteers), for Lieutenant W. T. Glassell, C. S. Navy.
Captain W. M. Fisk, Fourth [Excelsior] (New York volunteers), for Lieutenant F. M. Harris, C. S. Navy.
Captain James McKeirnan, Seventh New York [Jersey] Volunteers, for Lieutenant B. Kennon, C. S. Navy.
Captain A. E. Miles [Niles], First [Thirteenth] Pennsylvania Volunteers, Reserve Corps, for Lieutenant J. N. Wilkenson [John Wilkinson], C. S. Navy.
Captain G. W. Hinds, Ninety-sixth New York Volunteers, for Lieutenant W. H. Ward, C. S. Navy.
Captain C. L. Conner, Eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers [Reserves], for Lieutenant W. C. Whittle, C. S. Navy.
Captain F. A. Conrad, Fourth Pennsylvania Volunteers [Reserves], for Lieutenant J. B. Weaver, [C. S. Navy].
Captain Robert S. Granger, First U. S. Infantry, for Lieutenant B. P. Loyall, C. S. Navy
Prisoners of war.
Robert Tansill, late captain, U. S. Marine Corps.
William M. Page, late surgeon, U. S. Army [Navy].
Walter R. butt, late lieutenant, U. S. Navy.
H. H. Dalton, late lieutenant, U. S. Navy, and now lieutenant in the Confederate Navy.
T. S. Wilson, late first lieutenant, U. S. Marine Corps.
James E. Lindsay, late assistant surgeon, U. S. Navy.
H. B. Claiborne, late midshipmen, U. S. Navy.
A. D. Wharton, late midshipmen, U. S. Navy.
Men of the Water.
Almond Rice, Angelica, N. Y., was a steam-boat man on the Mississippi; could not get away from New Orleans; belonged to the so-called rebel Marine Corps; was sent to the Warrington Navy-Yard about the 1st of May; was part of the time in the navy-yard and part of the time on board the privateer Judith. When he first went to Pensacola Harbor thinks there were about 10,000 troops there. That number was after [ward] reduced to about 6,000, and they had about that many when he left. Thinks there were about four or seven guns left in Fort Macon; the rest were sent to Pensacola. There were four guns (42s and 32s0 between the navy-yard and the bayou bridge toward Pensacola. Most of the machinery had been removed from the navy-yard, but the rebels were still casting shot and shell at the foundry. Had been a sailor on board of the sloop of war Albany; paid off in 1849 or 1850. There were three companies of marines (250), nearly all Northern men, and a Louisiana infantry regiment about 900 strong in the navy-yard; will go home when released if he can get there.
John Matthews, Madison, Ind., says he was a steam-boat man; joined the rebel forces at New Orleans; was out of money and could not et awasy; was put in the parish prison and kept there twenty days; was afterward impressed in rebel service; was sent to the Warrington navy-yard on the 21st of April; was attached to the marines and quartered in the navy-yard. The greater part of the marines are Northern men, and would take the first opportunity to get away; were very much dissatisfied. Thinks there were about 7,000 men under arms on the rebel side; will go home when released; does not know much about the strength or location of the batteries on the rebel side; was pretty constantly in the guard-boat.
Samuel Benham, Buffalo, N. Y., say he had been a man-of-war's man on board of the Savannah; was paid off about a year ago; was impressed in the rebel service at New Orleans; was attached to the Marine Corps and sent to Pensacola Harbor about the 1st of May, 1861. Was put on board schooner Judith and went out at night in the coast-guard boat. Thinks when he first went to Pensacola the rebels had about 15,000 men, but when he left thinks they had only 6,000 or 7,000; knows but little about the strength or location of the rebel batteries; will go home when released.
Daniel R. Smith, Allegheny, Pa., says he was a boatman on the Mississippi; was impressed in the rebel service, and was sent to the Warrington Navy-Yard with the marines about the 1st of May; was closely questioned by Colonel Brown at Fort Pickens, and his answers taken down in writing; gave Colonel Brown all the information he possessed.
B. F. Lidy, Lancaster, Pa., says he was a steam-boat man; was impressed into the rebel service at New Orleans; was sent with the rebel marines to Warrington Navy-Yard about the 26th of April last. Says the marines are mostly either Northern men or foreign born, and thinks all but about fifty would leave if they could get a good chance. Gives same information as the others; says the Lovell battery, near the light-house, has 10, 8, and 6 inch (three guns), all covered in with earth on timbers about six feet thick; will go home when release.
Ovid P. Reno, Beaver County, Pa., says he is a boatman; joined the rebel service at New Orleans; was impressed; was attached to the marines and sent to Warrington Navy-Yard. Gives same information as others.
John Harmon, Allegheny County, Pa., says he was in New Orleans; could not get work; enlisted to keep from starving, intending to desert so soon as he had a chance to get home; belonged to the marines; was sent them to Pensacola; says the batteries between the navy-yard and Pensacola were washed away; knows nothing about the other batteries. There are a good many Northern men in the rebel marines, all of whom will take the first opportunity to get home
Daniel B. Harrington, a deserter from Tantall's rebel fleet, was committed to Fort Lafayette January 21, 1862. Harrington represents in a letter dated January 28, 1862, to the Secretary of state that he was wrecked at sea and escaped in a small boat to Key West where he was impressed in the Confederate Navy; that he deserted the first opportunity and was taken on board the U. S. frigate Wabash where he took the oath of allegiance. He was released February 6, 1862, by order of the Secretary of State.
Sidney Bennett was arrested by order of the Secretary of the Navy and committed to Fort Lafayette January 24, 1862. He was charged with having used highly treasonable and disloyal language whilst serving as landsman on board the U. S. frigate Santee then in the Gulf of Mexico. The said Sidney Bennett remained in custody at Fort Lafayette.
Prisoner exchange.
Thomas H. Allen, lieutenant, ordered paroled to be exchanged for R. T. Frank, first lieutenant, Eighth Infantry, U. S. Army.
Julian Myers, late U. S. Navy, paroled to be exchanged for Zenas R. Bliss, Eighth Infantry, U. S. Army.
T. S. Wilson, late lieutenant U. S. Marine Corps, paroled to be exchanged for W. G. Jones, Tenth Infantry, U. S. Army.
A. D. Wharton, late U. S. Navy, ordered paroled to be exchanged for J. J. Van Horn, Eighth Infantry, U. S. Army.
W. H. Ward, late U. S. Navy, paroled to be exchanged for F. E. Prime, captain, Engineers, U. S. Army.
D. A. Forrest and H. B. Claiborne, late U. S. Navy, paroled to be exchanged for J. V. Bromford, major Sixth Infantry, U. S. Army.
William Biggs, second lieutenant, North Carolina Volunteers, and H. C. Holt, Georgia Volunteers, paroled to be exchanged for William E. Merril, lieutenant, Engineers, U. S. Army.
H. A. Gilliam, major, North Carolina Volunteers, paroled to be exchanged for Major Reeve, U. S. Infantry, or Major Sibley in case Reeve is released.
Interesting person.
Charles H. cole, captain, C. S. Army, and also a lieutenant in the Navy.
U. S. SHIP CUMBERLAND,
Newport News, November 22, 1861.
I, B. P. Loyall, hereby pledge my sacred honor to return as a prisoner to the senior officer of the Navy of the United State commanding at Hampton Roads within fifty days from this time unless in the meanwhile Lieutenant George L. Selden, U. S. Navy, is delivered up to said senior officer without pledge or parole by Major General Benjamin Huger or some other competent authority at Norfolk, Va.
Prisoner of war.
H. K. Stevens, late lieutenant in the U. S. Navy, was arrested at Portsnouth, N. H., September 24, 1861, by Captain Pearosn, commanding at Kittery Navy - Yard, and committed to Fort Lafayette. Stevens tendered his resignation as a lieutenant in the U. S. Navy March 25, 1861, and by order of the President his name was stricken from the rolls of the Navy September 30, 1861.
Trials Of Missouri War Crimes.
Here is a list of men that were convicted of many different crimes, some were sentence to be shot, hung or sent to prison. These crimes were committed in the State of Missouri. All were committed at the time of the civil war, all were war crimes.
There are just to many to put all their information here. I will list their names and their crimes. Those of you who would like a copy of their trial can request it by writing to me at the following: dsegelquist1@cox.net
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1. James McClurg, Murder.
2. James Stout, Murder.
3. James Penn, Destroying railroad and railroad property.
4. Thomas Henly, Violation of the laws and customs of war.
5. John H. Bently, Violation of the laws and customs of war.
6. Samuel Rice, Violation of the laws and customs of war.
7. Robert Hawkins, Destroying railroad and railroad property.
8. William J. Norris, Destroying railroad and railroad property.
9. Edward Wingfield, Aiding and abetting in the destruction of railroad and telegraph lines.
10. John R. Williams, Acting as a spy.
11. Jefferson F. Jones, Aiding and abetting in the destruction of railroad and telegraph lines.
12. Francis Skinner, Violation of the laws of war.
13. Calvin Sartain, Violation of the laws of war by attacking a vessel transporting U. S. troops.
14. James W. Barnes, Violation of the laws of war by attacking the dwelling of a citizen of the State of Missouri with the intent to murder the occupants of a said house.
15. Matthew Thompson, Aiding and abetting in the destruction of property of the North Missouri Railroad Company.
16. John E. Waller, Violation of the laws of war by aiding and assisting in the arrest and imprisonment of a citizen of the United States within the lines of the U. S. forces.
17. Owen C. Hickman, Violation of the laws of war.
18. Aroswell D. Severance, Violation of the laws of war.
19. Austin Brewner, Administering intoxicating liquors to soldiers.
20. Henry Willing, Aiding in the destruction of the North Missouri Railroad.
21. James Sisrico, Aiding in the destruction of the North Missouri Railroad.
22. James P. Snedicor, Aiding in the destruction of the North Missouri Railroad.
23. Samuel Jamerson, Furnishing supplies to the enemies of the Federal Government and giving them aid and comfort.
24. Lewis L. Chaney, Aiding in the destruction of the North Missouri Railroad.
25. Ambrose R. Tompkins, accused of violating the laws of war.
26. Joseph Sublett, Firing into a train of cars.
27. William Lisk, Violation of the laws of war.
28. Langston T. Goode, Violation of the laws of war.
29. George C. Chandler, Threatening to kill a Union man.
30. John Salie, Giving aid and comfort to rebels and furnishing supplies to rebels and rebel recruits.
31. Johnson Cruse, Robbery.
32. Joseph Bollinger, Treasonable acts toward the Government of the United States.
33. I. N. Giddings, Spy in the rebel service.
34. Isaac T. Jones, Giving aid to the enemy.
35. Stephen Bontwell, Robbery.
36. John W. Montgomery, Violating the laws of war.
37. William Kirk, Violation of the laws of war.
There are just to many to put all their information here. I will list their names and their crimes. Those of you who would like a copy of their trial can request it by writing to me at the following: dsegelquist1@cox.net
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1. James McClurg, Murder.
2. James Stout, Murder.
3. James Penn, Destroying railroad and railroad property.
4. Thomas Henly, Violation of the laws and customs of war.
5. John H. Bently, Violation of the laws and customs of war.
6. Samuel Rice, Violation of the laws and customs of war.
7. Robert Hawkins, Destroying railroad and railroad property.
8. William J. Norris, Destroying railroad and railroad property.
9. Edward Wingfield, Aiding and abetting in the destruction of railroad and telegraph lines.
10. John R. Williams, Acting as a spy.
11. Jefferson F. Jones, Aiding and abetting in the destruction of railroad and telegraph lines.
12. Francis Skinner, Violation of the laws of war.
13. Calvin Sartain, Violation of the laws of war by attacking a vessel transporting U. S. troops.
14. James W. Barnes, Violation of the laws of war by attacking the dwelling of a citizen of the State of Missouri with the intent to murder the occupants of a said house.
15. Matthew Thompson, Aiding and abetting in the destruction of property of the North Missouri Railroad Company.
16. John E. Waller, Violation of the laws of war by aiding and assisting in the arrest and imprisonment of a citizen of the United States within the lines of the U. S. forces.
17. Owen C. Hickman, Violation of the laws of war.
18. Aroswell D. Severance, Violation of the laws of war.
19. Austin Brewner, Administering intoxicating liquors to soldiers.
20. Henry Willing, Aiding in the destruction of the North Missouri Railroad.
21. James Sisrico, Aiding in the destruction of the North Missouri Railroad.
22. James P. Snedicor, Aiding in the destruction of the North Missouri Railroad.
23. Samuel Jamerson, Furnishing supplies to the enemies of the Federal Government and giving them aid and comfort.
24. Lewis L. Chaney, Aiding in the destruction of the North Missouri Railroad.
25. Ambrose R. Tompkins, accused of violating the laws of war.
26. Joseph Sublett, Firing into a train of cars.
27. William Lisk, Violation of the laws of war.
28. Langston T. Goode, Violation of the laws of war.
29. George C. Chandler, Threatening to kill a Union man.
30. John Salie, Giving aid and comfort to rebels and furnishing supplies to rebels and rebel recruits.
31. Johnson Cruse, Robbery.
32. Joseph Bollinger, Treasonable acts toward the Government of the United States.
33. I. N. Giddings, Spy in the rebel service.
34. Isaac T. Jones, Giving aid to the enemy.
35. Stephen Bontwell, Robbery.
36. John W. Montgomery, Violating the laws of war.
37. William Kirk, Violation of the laws of war.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Trial of James N. Lane Boone Co. Missouri.
Trial of James N. Lane for aiding in the destructive of railroad property.
The commission proceeded to the trial of James N. Lane, a citizen of Boone County, Mo., who being called into court had the above order* read in his hearing, and was asked if he object to be tried by any member named in the detail to which he replied in the negative.
The commission was then duly sworn in the presence of the accused and the judge-advocate duly sworn by the president also in the precense of the accused.
The accused was ten arraigned on the following charge and specification:
CHARGE: Aiding and abetting in the destruction of property of the North Missouri Railroad Company.
Specification. - In this, that James N. Lane, a citizen of Boone County, Mo., did join with a band of armed men engaged in the destruction of the property of the North Missouri Railroad and by his presence did aid and abet the destruction by fire or otherwise of certain rails, ties, brisges and tuimber belonging and necessary to the use of said company in the transaction of their ordinary and legitimate business. All this at or near Sturgeon, Boone County, Mo., on or about the 21st day of December, A. D. 1861.
To which the prisoner plead as follows, viz:
To spcification, guilty.
To the charge, guilty.
The prosecution here rested, and the prisoner in open court made the following statement which with a full knowledge of its consequence to himself he states to be a voluntary and full confession of his crime:
My name is James N. Lane. I will be twenty-one years of age the 8th day of April next. I wish to make a frank and full explanation of my case to the court. On the Friday before Christmas of December, 1861, while I was at home in my father’s house about six miles northwest of Columbia of this State I was called on by Dr. Coleman -who then resided about six miles north of Columbia but I know not where he is now - who told me to get rear; that they were going out on a scout for two or three days and that then they would come back again. By the word "they" Dr. Coleman meant Captain Watson's company. Dr. Coleman had given me notice also on the night previous, Thursday night, that they would perhaps go on a scout.
He did not tell me what they were going to do. In Captain Watson's company there were about twenty-five or thirty persons as near as I can remember who went with us. The whole number that went on that night was about 400 or 500. We started at about 1 or 2 o'clock, and Captain Watson's company was I think the hindmost though there may have been another company behind that. I do not know who commanded the whole expedition. I knew only one of the officers of our company besides Captain Watson and his name is George Williams. He was sergeant. Dr. Coleman went along. We went along - that is Captain Watson's company - toward the railroad, and on our not know the names of their officers. We reached the railroad before daylight.
They stopped awhile before they began to tear it up but I had no hand in tearing it up; and if I had know what they going to do I would not have gone along, and a heap of the others who did not know what they were going to do did not take any hand in it. They began to tear it up at Sturgeon. They then burned the Sturgeon bridge and another one pretty near to Centralia; after which we came back to the edge of the timber where we took breakfast and fed our horses and staid about an hour. We were then attacked by Captain Moss' company I think. We all ran and I came home. About two weeks before Dr. Coleman called on me as I have already stated, Samuel Langdon who lived about half a mile from my father’s dwelling called on me and said that the South had the power over Missouri and would draft me if I did not go willingly and join the army of Price.
I did not wish to be drafted, and so agreed to go willingly and was sworn in by Captain Watson to join the army of Price. This occurred on the day we went to the railroad. Hos Houchens also was along. Barney Lynch was another. He lives about ten miles from here in a sort of northwest direction. Charley Holten was also along. He lives about a mile and a half northwest from my father’s house. George Nichols also was along. He lives about half a mile from Holten's, above named. James Quinsbery lives about five miles west from here and was along. Dr. Coleman is a physician. He lives about half a mile from my father‘s. Samuel Langdon lives about half a mile from my father’s He is a carpenter and stonemason. he took an active part in getting persons to join Price's army.
John McKinney, brother of Colonel McKinney, was also along. I saw him knocking them off from the end of the bridge. Harvey Palmer had a sledge hammer breaking up the ties and knocking them off from the road. He lives about a miles and a half northeast frommy father‘s. Thomas Tolsen was also along; was in the fight. He lives about six miles northeast from my father’s. Sant Haggart was also along and was in the fight. He rolled up a great bunch of the telegraph wire and threw it in the fire. He also made a fire around the posts which supported the bridge and helped to burn them. I also saw him cut down a post of the telegraph. James Nichols, brother of George, was also along. He cut one of the sills of the bridge about would likewise here state that it was my wish to do what was right and to serve my country and that I was misled by others and I deeply regret the course I have pursued.
The court was then closed and after mature deliberation confirmed the plea of the prisoner and finds him, the prisoner, James N. Lane -
Of the specification, guilty.
Of the charge, guilty.
And the court do therefore sentence him, James N. Lane, to be shot to death at such time and place as the major-general commanding the department shall direct.
The commission proceeded to the trial of James N. Lane, a citizen of Boone County, Mo., who being called into court had the above order* read in his hearing, and was asked if he object to be tried by any member named in the detail to which he replied in the negative.
The commission was then duly sworn in the presence of the accused and the judge-advocate duly sworn by the president also in the precense of the accused.
The accused was ten arraigned on the following charge and specification:
CHARGE: Aiding and abetting in the destruction of property of the North Missouri Railroad Company.
Specification. - In this, that James N. Lane, a citizen of Boone County, Mo., did join with a band of armed men engaged in the destruction of the property of the North Missouri Railroad and by his presence did aid and abet the destruction by fire or otherwise of certain rails, ties, brisges and tuimber belonging and necessary to the use of said company in the transaction of their ordinary and legitimate business. All this at or near Sturgeon, Boone County, Mo., on or about the 21st day of December, A. D. 1861.
To which the prisoner plead as follows, viz:
To spcification, guilty.
To the charge, guilty.
The prosecution here rested, and the prisoner in open court made the following statement which with a full knowledge of its consequence to himself he states to be a voluntary and full confession of his crime:
My name is James N. Lane. I will be twenty-one years of age the 8th day of April next. I wish to make a frank and full explanation of my case to the court. On the Friday before Christmas of December, 1861, while I was at home in my father’s house about six miles northwest of Columbia of this State I was called on by Dr. Coleman -who then resided about six miles north of Columbia but I know not where he is now - who told me to get rear; that they were going out on a scout for two or three days and that then they would come back again. By the word "they" Dr. Coleman meant Captain Watson's company. Dr. Coleman had given me notice also on the night previous, Thursday night, that they would perhaps go on a scout.
He did not tell me what they were going to do. In Captain Watson's company there were about twenty-five or thirty persons as near as I can remember who went with us. The whole number that went on that night was about 400 or 500. We started at about 1 or 2 o'clock, and Captain Watson's company was I think the hindmost though there may have been another company behind that. I do not know who commanded the whole expedition. I knew only one of the officers of our company besides Captain Watson and his name is George Williams. He was sergeant. Dr. Coleman went along. We went along - that is Captain Watson's company - toward the railroad, and on our not know the names of their officers. We reached the railroad before daylight.
They stopped awhile before they began to tear it up but I had no hand in tearing it up; and if I had know what they going to do I would not have gone along, and a heap of the others who did not know what they were going to do did not take any hand in it. They began to tear it up at Sturgeon. They then burned the Sturgeon bridge and another one pretty near to Centralia; after which we came back to the edge of the timber where we took breakfast and fed our horses and staid about an hour. We were then attacked by Captain Moss' company I think. We all ran and I came home. About two weeks before Dr. Coleman called on me as I have already stated, Samuel Langdon who lived about half a mile from my father’s dwelling called on me and said that the South had the power over Missouri and would draft me if I did not go willingly and join the army of Price.
I did not wish to be drafted, and so agreed to go willingly and was sworn in by Captain Watson to join the army of Price. This occurred on the day we went to the railroad. Hos Houchens also was along. Barney Lynch was another. He lives about ten miles from here in a sort of northwest direction. Charley Holten was also along. He lives about a mile and a half northwest from my father’s house. George Nichols also was along. He lives about half a mile from Holten's, above named. James Quinsbery lives about five miles west from here and was along. Dr. Coleman is a physician. He lives about half a mile from my father‘s. Samuel Langdon lives about half a mile from my father’s He is a carpenter and stonemason. he took an active part in getting persons to join Price's army.
John McKinney, brother of Colonel McKinney, was also along. I saw him knocking them off from the end of the bridge. Harvey Palmer had a sledge hammer breaking up the ties and knocking them off from the road. He lives about a miles and a half northeast frommy father‘s. Thomas Tolsen was also along; was in the fight. He lives about six miles northeast from my father’s. Sant Haggart was also along and was in the fight. He rolled up a great bunch of the telegraph wire and threw it in the fire. He also made a fire around the posts which supported the bridge and helped to burn them. I also saw him cut down a post of the telegraph. James Nichols, brother of George, was also along. He cut one of the sills of the bridge about would likewise here state that it was my wish to do what was right and to serve my country and that I was misled by others and I deeply regret the course I have pursued.
The court was then closed and after mature deliberation confirmed the plea of the prisoner and finds him, the prisoner, James N. Lane -
Of the specification, guilty.
Of the charge, guilty.
And the court do therefore sentence him, James N. Lane, to be shot to death at such time and place as the major-general commanding the department shall direct.
Confederate Navy Prisoners Of War.
Although there is very little personal information on these men, this page may be a help to you, especially for those of you who no nothing of your ancestors military service. From this page you will learn his rank, and was a prisoner of war, and was in the Confederate Navy, and notes from to time.
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FORT WARREN, Boston Harbor, June 4, 1862.
General L. THOMAS,
Adjutant-General U. S. Army, Washington, D. C.
SIR: I have the honor herewith to transmit a roll of all prisoners of war at this station since the 1st of March, 1862.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. DIMICK,
Assistant Paymaster L. E. Brooks, C. S. Navy.
Captain's Clerk William B. Clark, C. S. Navy.
Second Assistant Engineer Orrin Culver, C. S. Navy.
Carpenter Virginius Cherry, C. S. Navy.
Took oath of allegiance on board the gun-boat Rhode Island.
Third Assistant Engineer John H. Dent, C. S. Navy.
Third Assistant Engineer Joseph Elliott, C. S. Navy.
Second Assistant Engineer Henry Fagan, C. S. Navy.
Asst. Surg. Joseph D. Grafton, C. S. Navy.
1859, Joseph D. Grafton to be an assistant surgeon in the Navy, from the 23d December, 1859.
1861, Joseph D. Grafton, of Arkansas, late an assistant surgeon in the Navy of the United States, to be an assistant surgeon in the Navy of the Confederate States.
Lieutenant Frank M. Harris, C. S. Navy.
Second Assistant Engineer James Harris, C. S. Navy.
Third Assistant Engineer Theodore Hart, C. S. Navy.
Lieutenant Beverly Kennon, C. S. Navy.
Commander John K. Mitchell, C. S. Navy.
1861, John K. Mitchell, of Florida, late a commander in the Navy of the United States.
1863, The President be requested to furnish this House with a copy of the finding of the court of inquiry in the case of Commander John K. Mitchell, Confederate States Navy, in command of certain vessels at New Orleans during the attack on that city.
Third Assistant Engineer Thomas Menzies, C. S. Navy.
Third Assistant Engineer William Newman, C. S. Navy.
Second Assistant Engineer Milton Parsons, C. S. Navy.
Purser's Steward David Porter, C. S. Navy.
Captain's Clerk George Taylor, C. S. Navy.
Third Assistant Engineer James H. Tombs, C. S. Navy.
1863, Acting First Asst. Engineer James H. Tomb, of Florida, to be promoted for "gallant and meritorious conduct in the expedition to attempt the destruction of the United States ironclad frigate New Ironsides in the harbor of Charleston on the night of the 5th of October, 1863, under the command of Lieut. W. T. Glassell," and to rank from that date.
Lieutenant John Wilkinson, C. S. Navy.
1862, Captain A. E. Miles [Niles], First [Thirteenth] Pennsylvania Volunteers, Reserve Corps, for Lieutenant J. N. Wilkenson [John Wilkinson], C. S. Navy.
Lieutenant William H. Ward, C. S. Navy.
Lieutenant William C. Whittle, Jr., C. S. Navy.
1861, William C. Whittle, of Virginia, late a commander in the Navy of the United States, to be a commander in the Navy of the Confederate States.
Lieutenant Alex. F. Warley, C. S. Navy.
Third Assistant Engineer James Waters, C. S. Navy.
Took oath of allegiance on board the gun-boat Rhode Island.
Second Assistant Engineer George T. Weaver, C. S. Navy.
Gunner James Wilson, C. S. Navy.
Took oath of allegiance on board the gun-boat Rhode Island.
Chief Engineer William Youngblood, C. S. Navy.
Flag-Officer Samuel Barron, C. S. Navy.
1861, Samuel Barron, of Virginia, late a captain in the Navy of the United States, to be a captain in the Navy of the Confederate States.
1862, Captain G. J. Vernon [?], Forty-fourth Ohio Volunteers; Captain M. C. Angell, Sixty-first New York Volunteers; Captain J. B. Moore, Sixty-seventh [Fifty-seventh] Pennsylvania Volunteers; Captain E. A. Irvin, First Pennsylvania Volunteers [Thirteenth Pennsylvania Reserves]; Captain J. M. Mott, Tenth [Sixteenth] Michigan Volunteers; Captain S. Davis, Ninth [West] Virginia Volunteers, and First Lieutenant S. H. Pilsbury, Fifth Maine Volunteers, for Flag-Officer Samuel Barron, C. S. Navy.
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FORT WARREN, Boston Harbor, June 4, 1862.
General L. THOMAS,
Adjutant-General U. S. Army, Washington, D. C.
SIR: I have the honor herewith to transmit a roll of all prisoners of war at this station since the 1st of March, 1862.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. DIMICK,
Assistant Paymaster L. E. Brooks, C. S. Navy.
Captain's Clerk William B. Clark, C. S. Navy.
Second Assistant Engineer Orrin Culver, C. S. Navy.
Carpenter Virginius Cherry, C. S. Navy.
Took oath of allegiance on board the gun-boat Rhode Island.
Third Assistant Engineer John H. Dent, C. S. Navy.
Third Assistant Engineer Joseph Elliott, C. S. Navy.
Second Assistant Engineer Henry Fagan, C. S. Navy.
Asst. Surg. Joseph D. Grafton, C. S. Navy.
1859, Joseph D. Grafton to be an assistant surgeon in the Navy, from the 23d December, 1859.
1861, Joseph D. Grafton, of Arkansas, late an assistant surgeon in the Navy of the United States, to be an assistant surgeon in the Navy of the Confederate States.
Lieutenant Frank M. Harris, C. S. Navy.
Second Assistant Engineer James Harris, C. S. Navy.
Third Assistant Engineer Theodore Hart, C. S. Navy.
Lieutenant Beverly Kennon, C. S. Navy.
Commander John K. Mitchell, C. S. Navy.
1861, John K. Mitchell, of Florida, late a commander in the Navy of the United States.
1863, The President be requested to furnish this House with a copy of the finding of the court of inquiry in the case of Commander John K. Mitchell, Confederate States Navy, in command of certain vessels at New Orleans during the attack on that city.
Third Assistant Engineer Thomas Menzies, C. S. Navy.
Third Assistant Engineer William Newman, C. S. Navy.
Second Assistant Engineer Milton Parsons, C. S. Navy.
Purser's Steward David Porter, C. S. Navy.
Captain's Clerk George Taylor, C. S. Navy.
Third Assistant Engineer James H. Tombs, C. S. Navy.
1863, Acting First Asst. Engineer James H. Tomb, of Florida, to be promoted for "gallant and meritorious conduct in the expedition to attempt the destruction of the United States ironclad frigate New Ironsides in the harbor of Charleston on the night of the 5th of October, 1863, under the command of Lieut. W. T. Glassell," and to rank from that date.
Lieutenant John Wilkinson, C. S. Navy.
1862, Captain A. E. Miles [Niles], First [Thirteenth] Pennsylvania Volunteers, Reserve Corps, for Lieutenant J. N. Wilkenson [John Wilkinson], C. S. Navy.
Lieutenant William H. Ward, C. S. Navy.
Lieutenant William C. Whittle, Jr., C. S. Navy.
1861, William C. Whittle, of Virginia, late a commander in the Navy of the United States, to be a commander in the Navy of the Confederate States.
Lieutenant Alex. F. Warley, C. S. Navy.
Third Assistant Engineer James Waters, C. S. Navy.
Took oath of allegiance on board the gun-boat Rhode Island.
Second Assistant Engineer George T. Weaver, C. S. Navy.
Gunner James Wilson, C. S. Navy.
Took oath of allegiance on board the gun-boat Rhode Island.
Chief Engineer William Youngblood, C. S. Navy.
Flag-Officer Samuel Barron, C. S. Navy.
1861, Samuel Barron, of Virginia, late a captain in the Navy of the United States, to be a captain in the Navy of the Confederate States.
1862, Captain G. J. Vernon [?], Forty-fourth Ohio Volunteers; Captain M. C. Angell, Sixty-first New York Volunteers; Captain J. B. Moore, Sixty-seventh [Fifty-seventh] Pennsylvania Volunteers; Captain E. A. Irvin, First Pennsylvania Volunteers [Thirteenth Pennsylvania Reserves]; Captain J. M. Mott, Tenth [Sixteenth] Michigan Volunteers; Captain S. Davis, Ninth [West] Virginia Volunteers, and First Lieutenant S. H. Pilsbury, Fifth Maine Volunteers, for Flag-Officer Samuel Barron, C. S. Navy.
Where's Robert Robertson Graham?
I received a nice letter from Susan Venable, asking for help finding something about her ancestor Robert R. Graham, which I was unable to do. I told her I thought my readers (you), may be able to help.
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Important note: Those of you who have any information or questions please address them to Susan Venable, At the following address, susanvenable@verizon.net
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I am trying to document the military service of an ancestor of mine who served in the US-Mexican war. I have a letter that he wrote from Matomoros, Mexico in July 1846 to his sister Isabella. I have included a transcription with this query.
What I know of this ancestor:
Name: Robert Robertson Graham
Born: no date known for sure but abt 1820
North Argyle, Washington County, New York
Father: John Graham
Mother: Jane Robertson Graham
Siblings: Elizabeth (Lamb) b. 1818, Isabella b. 1823, Jane b. 1825, Samuel b. 1827, Mary (Carey) b. 1831, John b. 1837
He was unmarried and had no children.
Died: March 1849 in Matamoros, Mexico of cholera – The New York Herald, Saturday, April 21, 1849, “From the Rio Grande”, published originally in the Brownsville American Flag on the 28th of March.
“Under the obituary head of the “Flag” we see announced the death of the following persons:. . . and on the 24th, Robert R. Graham, of North Argyle, Washington County, New York.”
Since Robert was born and died before the 1860 census when family members were listed I have been unable to document his birth. Of course, he is probably buried in a mass grave in Mexico, rather than with his family, so there is no cemetery record of him either.
I have searched the NARA files for regular and volunteer military serving during the US-Mexican war and have not found any record of R.R. Graham.
From his letter I have concluded he was already in Mexico when recruiting began for the war, so I believe he was part of the standing military. The fact that he was still in Mexico in 1849 after the war was settled, adds credence to that idea.
I’ve looked into military records preceding the war and the only military record I have found that may be his is an 1836 Muster Roll for the Marines, which shows a Robert Graham, but it doesn’t say where he is from and I can’t track his service beyond a few years.
I have tried to locate the ship he was on during the storm or where he might be buried without success.
I found Robert’s letter so wonderfully written, that he came alive for me and I want very much to document his life and place some memorial of him with his family in Prospect Hill cemetery.
There is a lot I don’t know about military records, such as how to locate Bounty Land records or the original service records. I don’t think I have enough information. I have tried to find payroll records too. I believe I will have to make another trip to NARA.
Any information on Robert or guidance on where to go next would be greatly appreciated.
Susan Venable.
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To: Miss Isabella Graham
North Argyle, Washington County
New York
Matamoras, Mexico (during U.S & Mexican War)
July 20, 1846
Dear Sister,
Your kind favor of May 30th came to hand some time since and you may rest assured was not unwelcome it being the first intelligence rec’d from home (if any may dare use the word) since your previous one of Jan 22nd. Your delicate allusions to the joys, the hopes, and the bright imagining of past, but not forgotten years find in my heart a corresponding cord (sp) and awaken emotions kindred to your own: for despite the stern lessons of the world I yet relish the romance and poetry of life. The poetry of the heart whose cheering influence is confined to no “favored spot of Earth” nor chained exclusively to certain associations or circumstance, Its home is in every heart that can feel its beauties and appreciate its sublimity. Everywhere, and at all times may be found circumstances that awaken its emotions.
To answer one half your direct questions aside from several implied ones would fill a small volume: so I will attend to some of the most important and leave you to surmise the remainder. You wish me to describe a storm at sea: well, as I have taken a practical lecture or two upon the subject (not from professor Espy —but from higher authority) — I have no particular objection.
The first night on the blue water of the gulf we had a delightful sail with just wind & wave enough to impart to our craft sufficient motion to be agreeable. The moon rode high in heaven and was occasionally sufficiently obscured by fleecy clouds to checker the ocean scene (?) and give it the semblance of a fairy world. The picture for I can call it naught else was enchanting. I was late when I retired with anticipation of a speedy and prosperous voyage — but how different the stern realities of the morrow’s morn from the fanciful scene of the evening. When I awoke the wind was blowing a gale from the north which soon increased almost to a hurricane. We could carry barely sail enough to manage the vessel and in the afternoon lost our rudder and were for the two remaining days during which the storm continued were completely at its mercy. Without scarce knowing whither it was driving us, our compass (?) having been injured by accident, and neither sun nor stars were to be seen during these three days the waves rolled mountains high and our frail bark was sped onward with a fearful rapidity: now climbing the mountain billow till it appeared to stand upon its snowy crest — now plunging in a deep chasm far beneath, the white surf foaming above and around us and again as some wave more impetuous than the rest would meet the vessel she would pause in her course & quiver till she would creak at every joint & again rust onward.
The scene was awfully sublime nor was it destitute of more delicate beauty. When the blue fathomless wave rises abruptly the hues of the rainbow are faintly discernable through its transparent silvery surface — such is a faint(?) picture of the feral storm it was my fortune to witness. But I experience another more awfully grand. It was a thunder storm at night. The sky was completely overspread with a black pall — the winds howled and whistled through the rigging of our craft, and peal after peal of deafening thunder rang through the vault of heaven, accompanied by lightning that seemed to blaze from one pole to the other, after which all would (be) dark except the foaming waves which shimmied(?) like sheets of living flame flitting across the surface of the ocean billows. Our situation at this time was indeed precarious as we were driven along shore & instead of being able to get seaward we were verging(?) towards the shore upon which we might be cast at any moment & dashed to pieces.
But serious as the occasion might seem I could not help indulging a laugh at one of my fellow passengers who was part owner of the vessel — the gent had retired early — I at request of the captain (as my eye & ear were quicker than his own) was standing watch with him on deck. About eleven o’clock I was surprised to see the gent alluded to coming up out of the cabin with as woebegone a countenance as one could fancy could belong to a wandering ghost. I addressed him & asked what was the matter when he replied he could not rest & that if I had as much at risk as he had I would not feel easy either. My reply was, “Fool! Don’t you think I value my life as much as you do yours?” About an hour after this we could distinctly hear the breakers on our lee bow and we in spite of all our efforts approaching them: the wind at the time still blowing a severe gale. Every inch of our canvas was spread(?) to the winds as the only alternative. The masts bent and creaked under the immense pressure till they appeared almost ready to break: the vessel ploughed through the foaming surge as gallantly as we could wish & in half an hour we were safe. But another half hour of the same anxiety I do not care again to experience.
Point Isabel is situate upon a delightful emminance or rather kind of promontory near the mouth of Laguna del Madra (a channel between Padra Island and the mainland). The Ft. (? Fort) embraces 4 (garbled) acres & is surrounded by ditch that would not be easily crossed. May no enemy ever attempt it! The surrounding country is level & mostly prairie with here and there a wide scope of chaparell — by the way I would mention it as a curiosity a tree, or rather shrub that grows here whose only verdure is green thorns. Not a leaf or a bud ever appeared upon the bush. I have seen it of 10 feet in height and from the ground up such a complete matt of thorns that even a wren cannot fly through it. The Rio Grande at present not only overflowed its banks but a considerable portion of the country. A large stream now flows through Ravina del Palmas and where the dragoons made their gallant charge upon the Mex cannon is now 16 feet of water. I send you enclosed one of the old Continental bills. Preserve it as a relic of days that should never be forgotten. It will be safer in your hand than mine.
But as my limits are nearly exhausted & my time not all my own I must close. Give my love to parents, sisters & brothers & say as many good things to my friends and you please & do not forget to write soon direct to Headquarters of the Army, Mexico, and tell me about where S.T. Harshaw(?) is. Tell me about all the toothless lions of Argyle & and how you think they would like the smell of gunpowder. I am respectfully your affectionate brother
R.R. Graham
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Important note: Those of you who have any information or questions please address them to Susan Venable, At the following address, susanvenable@verizon.net
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I am trying to document the military service of an ancestor of mine who served in the US-Mexican war. I have a letter that he wrote from Matomoros, Mexico in July 1846 to his sister Isabella. I have included a transcription with this query.
What I know of this ancestor:
Name: Robert Robertson Graham
Born: no date known for sure but abt 1820
North Argyle, Washington County, New York
Father: John Graham
Mother: Jane Robertson Graham
Siblings: Elizabeth (Lamb) b. 1818, Isabella b. 1823, Jane b. 1825, Samuel b. 1827, Mary (Carey) b. 1831, John b. 1837
He was unmarried and had no children.
Died: March 1849 in Matamoros, Mexico of cholera – The New York Herald, Saturday, April 21, 1849, “From the Rio Grande”, published originally in the Brownsville American Flag on the 28th of March.
“Under the obituary head of the “Flag” we see announced the death of the following persons:. . . and on the 24th, Robert R. Graham, of North Argyle, Washington County, New York.”
Since Robert was born and died before the 1860 census when family members were listed I have been unable to document his birth. Of course, he is probably buried in a mass grave in Mexico, rather than with his family, so there is no cemetery record of him either.
I have searched the NARA files for regular and volunteer military serving during the US-Mexican war and have not found any record of R.R. Graham.
From his letter I have concluded he was already in Mexico when recruiting began for the war, so I believe he was part of the standing military. The fact that he was still in Mexico in 1849 after the war was settled, adds credence to that idea.
I’ve looked into military records preceding the war and the only military record I have found that may be his is an 1836 Muster Roll for the Marines, which shows a Robert Graham, but it doesn’t say where he is from and I can’t track his service beyond a few years.
I have tried to locate the ship he was on during the storm or where he might be buried without success.
I found Robert’s letter so wonderfully written, that he came alive for me and I want very much to document his life and place some memorial of him with his family in Prospect Hill cemetery.
There is a lot I don’t know about military records, such as how to locate Bounty Land records or the original service records. I don’t think I have enough information. I have tried to find payroll records too. I believe I will have to make another trip to NARA.
Any information on Robert or guidance on where to go next would be greatly appreciated.
Susan Venable.
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Robert R. Graham letter to his sister Isabella.
To: Miss Isabella Graham
North Argyle, Washington County
New York
Matamoras, Mexico (during U.S & Mexican War)
July 20, 1846
Dear Sister,
Your kind favor of May 30th came to hand some time since and you may rest assured was not unwelcome it being the first intelligence rec’d from home (if any may dare use the word) since your previous one of Jan 22nd. Your delicate allusions to the joys, the hopes, and the bright imagining of past, but not forgotten years find in my heart a corresponding cord (sp) and awaken emotions kindred to your own: for despite the stern lessons of the world I yet relish the romance and poetry of life. The poetry of the heart whose cheering influence is confined to no “favored spot of Earth” nor chained exclusively to certain associations or circumstance, Its home is in every heart that can feel its beauties and appreciate its sublimity. Everywhere, and at all times may be found circumstances that awaken its emotions.
To answer one half your direct questions aside from several implied ones would fill a small volume: so I will attend to some of the most important and leave you to surmise the remainder. You wish me to describe a storm at sea: well, as I have taken a practical lecture or two upon the subject (not from professor Espy —but from higher authority) — I have no particular objection.
The first night on the blue water of the gulf we had a delightful sail with just wind & wave enough to impart to our craft sufficient motion to be agreeable. The moon rode high in heaven and was occasionally sufficiently obscured by fleecy clouds to checker the ocean scene (?) and give it the semblance of a fairy world. The picture for I can call it naught else was enchanting. I was late when I retired with anticipation of a speedy and prosperous voyage — but how different the stern realities of the morrow’s morn from the fanciful scene of the evening. When I awoke the wind was blowing a gale from the north which soon increased almost to a hurricane. We could carry barely sail enough to manage the vessel and in the afternoon lost our rudder and were for the two remaining days during which the storm continued were completely at its mercy. Without scarce knowing whither it was driving us, our compass (?) having been injured by accident, and neither sun nor stars were to be seen during these three days the waves rolled mountains high and our frail bark was sped onward with a fearful rapidity: now climbing the mountain billow till it appeared to stand upon its snowy crest — now plunging in a deep chasm far beneath, the white surf foaming above and around us and again as some wave more impetuous than the rest would meet the vessel she would pause in her course & quiver till she would creak at every joint & again rust onward.
The scene was awfully sublime nor was it destitute of more delicate beauty. When the blue fathomless wave rises abruptly the hues of the rainbow are faintly discernable through its transparent silvery surface — such is a faint(?) picture of the feral storm it was my fortune to witness. But I experience another more awfully grand. It was a thunder storm at night. The sky was completely overspread with a black pall — the winds howled and whistled through the rigging of our craft, and peal after peal of deafening thunder rang through the vault of heaven, accompanied by lightning that seemed to blaze from one pole to the other, after which all would (be) dark except the foaming waves which shimmied(?) like sheets of living flame flitting across the surface of the ocean billows. Our situation at this time was indeed precarious as we were driven along shore & instead of being able to get seaward we were verging(?) towards the shore upon which we might be cast at any moment & dashed to pieces.
But serious as the occasion might seem I could not help indulging a laugh at one of my fellow passengers who was part owner of the vessel — the gent had retired early — I at request of the captain (as my eye & ear were quicker than his own) was standing watch with him on deck. About eleven o’clock I was surprised to see the gent alluded to coming up out of the cabin with as woebegone a countenance as one could fancy could belong to a wandering ghost. I addressed him & asked what was the matter when he replied he could not rest & that if I had as much at risk as he had I would not feel easy either. My reply was, “Fool! Don’t you think I value my life as much as you do yours?” About an hour after this we could distinctly hear the breakers on our lee bow and we in spite of all our efforts approaching them: the wind at the time still blowing a severe gale. Every inch of our canvas was spread(?) to the winds as the only alternative. The masts bent and creaked under the immense pressure till they appeared almost ready to break: the vessel ploughed through the foaming surge as gallantly as we could wish & in half an hour we were safe. But another half hour of the same anxiety I do not care again to experience.
Point Isabel is situate upon a delightful emminance or rather kind of promontory near the mouth of Laguna del Madra (a channel between Padra Island and the mainland). The Ft. (? Fort) embraces 4 (garbled) acres & is surrounded by ditch that would not be easily crossed. May no enemy ever attempt it! The surrounding country is level & mostly prairie with here and there a wide scope of chaparell — by the way I would mention it as a curiosity a tree, or rather shrub that grows here whose only verdure is green thorns. Not a leaf or a bud ever appeared upon the bush. I have seen it of 10 feet in height and from the ground up such a complete matt of thorns that even a wren cannot fly through it. The Rio Grande at present not only overflowed its banks but a considerable portion of the country. A large stream now flows through Ravina del Palmas and where the dragoons made their gallant charge upon the Mex cannon is now 16 feet of water. I send you enclosed one of the old Continental bills. Preserve it as a relic of days that should never be forgotten. It will be safer in your hand than mine.
But as my limits are nearly exhausted & my time not all my own I must close. Give my love to parents, sisters & brothers & say as many good things to my friends and you please & do not forget to write soon direct to Headquarters of the Army, Mexico, and tell me about where S.T. Harshaw(?) is. Tell me about all the toothless lions of Argyle & and how you think they would like the smell of gunpowder. I am respectfully your affectionate brother
R.R. Graham
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Lesser Known Soldiers-Army
Ferdinand L. Amelung.
Born in Germany and appointed from Louisiana.
Captain of the 44th., infantry, March 11, 1814.
Transferred to first infantry, May 17, 1815.
Resigned January 7, 1819.
1814, A petition of Captain Ferdinand L. Amelung, of the United States' Army, praying to be exonerated from refunding to the United States a certain sum of public money with which he was charged for the payment of the troops, and of which he was robbed.
1819, A petition of Ferdinand L. Amelung, captain in the first infantry in the United States' army, praying a proportion of certain prize money arising from seizures for violations of the revenue laws, in the western parts of the state of Louisiana.
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Butler Ames.
Born in Massachusetts.
Military service.
Appointed from Massachusetts.
Second Lieutenant 11th, infantry, June 12, 1894.
Resigned September 30, 1894.
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Robert L. Ames.
Born Rode Island, appointed from New York.
Cadet at Military Academy, September 1, to December 23, 1874.
Second Lieutenant, eight, infantry, September 1, 1879.
First Lieutenant, May 20, 1886.
Captain eight, infantry, March 10, 1896.
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Thales L. Ames.
Born Wisconsin, and appointed from Wisconsin.
Second Lieutenant, third Artillery, June 12, 1895.
First Lieutenant Ord., November 21, 1898.
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Albert V Amet.
born in Missouri in 1842, was appointed from the army.
Rank Private, Company F., Unit 8th., Illinois U. S. Cavalry.
Residence EVANSTON, COOK CO, ILL., Age 19, Height 5' 8, Hair LIGHT, Eyes GRAY, Complexion LIGHT, Occupation CLERK.
Nativity Missouri.
Joined When September 2, 1861.
Period 3 Years.
Mustered in September 18, 1861, ST CHARLES, ILL.
Remarks DISCHARGED January 29, 1863 FOR DISABILITY.
Rank Private Company E., Unit 17th., ILL. U. S. Cavalry.
Residence EVANSTON, COOK CO, ILL. Age 19, Height 5' 7, Hair LIGHT, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Occupation MED STUDENT.
Nativity CHAMPAIGN CO, ILL.
Joined When December 15, 1863, EVANSTON, ILL.
Period 3 Years.
Muster In JAN 22, 1864, ST CHARLES, ILL.
Remarks APPOINTED HOSPITAL STEWARD FEB 20, 1864 & TRANS TO NON COM STAFF.
Rank Hospital steward, Company HQ., Unit 17th., ILL. U. S. Cavalry.
Residence EVANSTON, COOK CO, ILL., Age 19, Height 5' 7, Hair LIGHT, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Occupation MED STUDENT.
Remarks PROMOTED 2LT CO G .
Rank 1st., Lieutenant Company G., Unit 17th., ILL. U. S. Cavalry.
Age 21.
Joined When July 7, 1865, FT. LEAVENWORTH, KS.
Mustered in July 7, 1865, FT. LEAVENWORTH, KS.
Mustered out December 18, 1865, FT. LEAVENWORTH, KS.
Hospital steward United States Army, September 30, 1867 to July 27, 1872.
Second Lieutenant, 7th., infantry, July 27, 1872.
Died December 16, 1874.
Burial: Fort Shaw Military Cemetery, Fort Shaw, Cascade County, Montana.
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Myron J. Amick.
born Illinois, and appointed from Illinois.
Ranks Private, Corporal, Sergeant, Company K., Unit 15th., ILL., U. S. Cavalry.
Residence CHICAGO, COOK CO, ILL. Age 19, Height 5' 5 ½, Hair DARK, Eyes HAZEL, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation PRINTER .
Nativity PLATO, KANE CO, ILL.
Joined When AUG 17, 1861, PLATO, ILL.
Period 3 years.
Muster In SEP 23, 1861, AURORA, ILL.
Mustered out July 15, 1865.
Remarks REENLISTED AS A VETERAN.
Second Lieutenant, 10th., cavalry July 28, 1866.
First Lieutenant, July 31, 1867.
Discharged December 2, 1870.
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Alvord Van F. Anderson.
born New York, appointed from the Army.
Private, Corporal, Troop G., 6th., cavalry, May 28, 1801 to August 27, 1804.
Private, Corporal, Troop B., 6th., cavalry, , November 5, 1804 to February 1806.
Second Lieutenant, cavalry, February 5, 1806.
First Lieutenant, June 9, 1809.
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Charles D. Anderson.
born South Carolina appointed from Texas.
Cadet at military academy September 1, 1846 to November 13, 1846.
Second Lieutenant, 4th., artillery June 27, 1856.
First Lieutenant July, 6, 1859.
Resigned April 1, 1861.
Born in Germany and appointed from Louisiana.
Captain of the 44th., infantry, March 11, 1814.
Transferred to first infantry, May 17, 1815.
Resigned January 7, 1819.
1814, A petition of Captain Ferdinand L. Amelung, of the United States' Army, praying to be exonerated from refunding to the United States a certain sum of public money with which he was charged for the payment of the troops, and of which he was robbed.
1819, A petition of Ferdinand L. Amelung, captain in the first infantry in the United States' army, praying a proportion of certain prize money arising from seizures for violations of the revenue laws, in the western parts of the state of Louisiana.
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Butler Ames.
Born in Massachusetts.
Military service.
Appointed from Massachusetts.
Second Lieutenant 11th, infantry, June 12, 1894.
Resigned September 30, 1894.
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Robert L. Ames.
Born Rode Island, appointed from New York.
Cadet at Military Academy, September 1, to December 23, 1874.
Second Lieutenant, eight, infantry, September 1, 1879.
First Lieutenant, May 20, 1886.
Captain eight, infantry, March 10, 1896.
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Thales L. Ames.
Born Wisconsin, and appointed from Wisconsin.
Second Lieutenant, third Artillery, June 12, 1895.
First Lieutenant Ord., November 21, 1898.
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Albert V Amet.
born in Missouri in 1842, was appointed from the army.
Rank Private, Company F., Unit 8th., Illinois U. S. Cavalry.
Residence EVANSTON, COOK CO, ILL., Age 19, Height 5' 8, Hair LIGHT, Eyes GRAY, Complexion LIGHT, Occupation CLERK.
Nativity Missouri.
Joined When September 2, 1861.
Period 3 Years.
Mustered in September 18, 1861, ST CHARLES, ILL.
Remarks DISCHARGED January 29, 1863 FOR DISABILITY.
Rank Private Company E., Unit 17th., ILL. U. S. Cavalry.
Residence EVANSTON, COOK CO, ILL. Age 19, Height 5' 7, Hair LIGHT, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Occupation MED STUDENT.
Nativity CHAMPAIGN CO, ILL.
Joined When December 15, 1863, EVANSTON, ILL.
Period 3 Years.
Muster In JAN 22, 1864, ST CHARLES, ILL.
Remarks APPOINTED HOSPITAL STEWARD FEB 20, 1864 & TRANS TO NON COM STAFF.
Rank Hospital steward, Company HQ., Unit 17th., ILL. U. S. Cavalry.
Residence EVANSTON, COOK CO, ILL., Age 19, Height 5' 7, Hair LIGHT, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Occupation MED STUDENT.
Remarks PROMOTED 2LT CO G .
Rank 1st., Lieutenant Company G., Unit 17th., ILL. U. S. Cavalry.
Age 21.
Joined When July 7, 1865, FT. LEAVENWORTH, KS.
Mustered in July 7, 1865, FT. LEAVENWORTH, KS.
Mustered out December 18, 1865, FT. LEAVENWORTH, KS.
Hospital steward United States Army, September 30, 1867 to July 27, 1872.
Second Lieutenant, 7th., infantry, July 27, 1872.
Died December 16, 1874.
Burial: Fort Shaw Military Cemetery, Fort Shaw, Cascade County, Montana.
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Myron J. Amick.
born Illinois, and appointed from Illinois.
Ranks Private, Corporal, Sergeant, Company K., Unit 15th., ILL., U. S. Cavalry.
Residence CHICAGO, COOK CO, ILL. Age 19, Height 5' 5 ½, Hair DARK, Eyes HAZEL, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation PRINTER .
Nativity PLATO, KANE CO, ILL.
Joined When AUG 17, 1861, PLATO, ILL.
Period 3 years.
Muster In SEP 23, 1861, AURORA, ILL.
Mustered out July 15, 1865.
Remarks REENLISTED AS A VETERAN.
Second Lieutenant, 10th., cavalry July 28, 1866.
First Lieutenant, July 31, 1867.
Discharged December 2, 1870.
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Alvord Van F. Anderson.
born New York, appointed from the Army.
Private, Corporal, Troop G., 6th., cavalry, May 28, 1801 to August 27, 1804.
Private, Corporal, Troop B., 6th., cavalry, , November 5, 1804 to February 1806.
Second Lieutenant, cavalry, February 5, 1806.
First Lieutenant, June 9, 1809.
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Charles D. Anderson.
born South Carolina appointed from Texas.
Cadet at military academy September 1, 1846 to November 13, 1846.
Second Lieutenant, 4th., artillery June 27, 1856.
First Lieutenant July, 6, 1859.
Resigned April 1, 1861.
Lieutenant Copley Amory
Copley Amory, was born in Massachusetts and was appointed from Massachusetts.
Second Lieutenant 4th., cavalry, August 5, 1861.
First Lieutenant, October 17, 1862.
Resigned December 15, 1863.
No. 3. Report of Lieutenant Copley Amory, Fourth U. S. Cavalry.
HDQRS. SQUADRON FOURTH U. S. CAVALRY, Camp near Sedalia, Mo., December 29, 1861.
SIR: I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by Companies B, C, D, of the Fourth Regular Cavalry, under my command, at the action on the Black water River, at Milford, on the 19th December. I had reported with my three companies to General Jeff. C. Davis, and had left the town of Knobnoster some 3 miles behind us, when I heard the advance guard driving in the enemy's pickets about 1 mile from Blackwater River towards Knobnoster. My command had the head of the column,and,ordering it to take the gallop, we soon came up with General Davis, who gave the following order: "There they are; give it to them, boys." Immediately forming fours and then platoons, we charged across the prairie towards the timber, supposing the enemy to be there encamped, but observing no signs of them, I broke by fours, and riding at a sharp gallop soon passed through the mile of woods intervening between the prairie and the bridge.
On arriving at the open space before the river we observed a body of men on the opposite side. Having satisfied myself that they were the enemy defending the brigade, I sheltered my men as much as possible and ordered them to dismount. At this time and until after the crossing of the brigade the three companies were in the following order: 1st, my own, B; 2nd, Lieutenant Gordon's, D; 3rd, Company C, under Sergeant Neff. After giving them two volleys the enemy showed of confusion, and I gave the order to charge. My company (B), closely followed by the other two companies (D and C), gallantly dashed across the bridge. The enemy, terrified by the suddenness and boldness of the charge, broke end fled in two directions, one party taking the road to the right, closely pursued by my company (B), and the other party by the road to the left, followed by Lieutenant Gordon with D and C companies.
The party followed by Lieutenant Gordon led him directly to their camp, which neither of us had before seen. Immediately upon observing the enemy Lieutenant Gordon dismounted his men and delivered two volleys, which the enemy returned, wounding 8 men of Company D and one of Company C. And here I would state that the coolness and intrepidity of Lieutenant Gordon, whose courage was the theme of all present, were closely imitated by the two companies with him.
Before this, having concluded it useless to keep up the pursuit and having discovered the whereabouts of the main of the enemy, I had wheeled my company to go to the assistance of Lieutenant Gordon. On arriving on the ground I found that one of the companies of the First Iowa Cavalry had broken and were in confusion. I ordered them to hat, but could not stop them. Having extricated the companies I turned to find General Davis, but could not see him anywhere. Meeting with Major Torrence, of the Iowa cavalry, I asked where General Davis was to be found, but he could give me no information. I then said, "You are next in rank; why don't you take command and do something?" His reply was, "I am," but I received no order from him.
I then withdrew the three companies and formed them in line of battle opposite the enemy's camp, the five companies of Iowa cavalry forming on our left and about 200 yards in rear. At this point a flag of truce appeared, and setting out again in search of General Davis I found him on the left of our line. Pointing out to him the flag, I asked permission to go and meet it. He ordered me to do so. On coming up with the bearer of the flat I inquired of him what he desired. He informed me that he belonged to the Confederate Army, and wished to know what flag we fought under.
Having driven him the desired information he returned to his camp, while I reported to General Davis. The general then asked my opinion as to the feasibility of charging on the enemy's camp, and I gave it as my opinion that it would be madness to charge them through prairie-grass breast-high to a horse and then through thick timber, the enemy being posted behind trees, and evidently outnumbering us four to one, but that if he would order us to dismount and fight on foot something might be done. At any rate we were willing and ready to make the trial. After a few moments I received an order to take position half a mile on our right, for the purpose of intercepting the retreat of the enemy. We did so, and remained there until the surrender, which soon followed.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
COPLEY AMORY,
Second Lieutenant, Fourth Cav., Commanding Squadron Fourth U. S. Cav.
Second Lieutenant 4th., cavalry, August 5, 1861.
First Lieutenant, October 17, 1862.
Resigned December 15, 1863.
No. 3. Report of Lieutenant Copley Amory, Fourth U. S. Cavalry.
HDQRS. SQUADRON FOURTH U. S. CAVALRY, Camp near Sedalia, Mo., December 29, 1861.
SIR: I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by Companies B, C, D, of the Fourth Regular Cavalry, under my command, at the action on the Black water River, at Milford, on the 19th December. I had reported with my three companies to General Jeff. C. Davis, and had left the town of Knobnoster some 3 miles behind us, when I heard the advance guard driving in the enemy's pickets about 1 mile from Blackwater River towards Knobnoster. My command had the head of the column,and,ordering it to take the gallop, we soon came up with General Davis, who gave the following order: "There they are; give it to them, boys." Immediately forming fours and then platoons, we charged across the prairie towards the timber, supposing the enemy to be there encamped, but observing no signs of them, I broke by fours, and riding at a sharp gallop soon passed through the mile of woods intervening between the prairie and the bridge.
On arriving at the open space before the river we observed a body of men on the opposite side. Having satisfied myself that they were the enemy defending the brigade, I sheltered my men as much as possible and ordered them to dismount. At this time and until after the crossing of the brigade the three companies were in the following order: 1st, my own, B; 2nd, Lieutenant Gordon's, D; 3rd, Company C, under Sergeant Neff. After giving them two volleys the enemy showed of confusion, and I gave the order to charge. My company (B), closely followed by the other two companies (D and C), gallantly dashed across the bridge. The enemy, terrified by the suddenness and boldness of the charge, broke end fled in two directions, one party taking the road to the right, closely pursued by my company (B), and the other party by the road to the left, followed by Lieutenant Gordon with D and C companies.
The party followed by Lieutenant Gordon led him directly to their camp, which neither of us had before seen. Immediately upon observing the enemy Lieutenant Gordon dismounted his men and delivered two volleys, which the enemy returned, wounding 8 men of Company D and one of Company C. And here I would state that the coolness and intrepidity of Lieutenant Gordon, whose courage was the theme of all present, were closely imitated by the two companies with him.
Before this, having concluded it useless to keep up the pursuit and having discovered the whereabouts of the main of the enemy, I had wheeled my company to go to the assistance of Lieutenant Gordon. On arriving on the ground I found that one of the companies of the First Iowa Cavalry had broken and were in confusion. I ordered them to hat, but could not stop them. Having extricated the companies I turned to find General Davis, but could not see him anywhere. Meeting with Major Torrence, of the Iowa cavalry, I asked where General Davis was to be found, but he could give me no information. I then said, "You are next in rank; why don't you take command and do something?" His reply was, "I am," but I received no order from him.
I then withdrew the three companies and formed them in line of battle opposite the enemy's camp, the five companies of Iowa cavalry forming on our left and about 200 yards in rear. At this point a flag of truce appeared, and setting out again in search of General Davis I found him on the left of our line. Pointing out to him the flag, I asked permission to go and meet it. He ordered me to do so. On coming up with the bearer of the flat I inquired of him what he desired. He informed me that he belonged to the Confederate Army, and wished to know what flag we fought under.
Having driven him the desired information he returned to his camp, while I reported to General Davis. The general then asked my opinion as to the feasibility of charging on the enemy's camp, and I gave it as my opinion that it would be madness to charge them through prairie-grass breast-high to a horse and then through thick timber, the enemy being posted behind trees, and evidently outnumbering us four to one, but that if he would order us to dismount and fight on foot something might be done. At any rate we were willing and ready to make the trial. After a few moments I received an order to take position half a mile on our right, for the purpose of intercepting the retreat of the enemy. We did so, and remained there until the surrender, which soon followed.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
COPLEY AMORY,
Second Lieutenant, Fourth Cav., Commanding Squadron Fourth U. S. Cav.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Edward ( Edwin ) R Ames.
Although there is no family information on him, those looking into him will be interested in his military service.
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Edward ( Edwin ) R Ames.
Born Indiana, appointed from Indiana.
Date Enrolled: 1861/04/17.
Age: 19.
Where Enrolled: Indianapolis, Indiana.
Regiment: 11th., infantry.
Company B.
Discharge Date: 1861/08/04.
Note. Mustered out Indianapolis, IN. Corporal.
March 6, 1862, Edwin R. Ames, of Indiana, to be second lieutenant, Seventh infantry.
October 7, 1864, First Lieutenant Edwin R. Ames to be captain, Seventh infantry.
Unassigned May 19, 1869.
Assigned to the sixth infantry, January 1, 1871.
Resigned October 31, 1876.
Second Lieutenant, sixth, infantry, March 1, 1877.
Resigned April 20, 1877.
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Edward ( Edwin ) R Ames.
Born Indiana, appointed from Indiana.
Date Enrolled: 1861/04/17.
Age: 19.
Where Enrolled: Indianapolis, Indiana.
Regiment: 11th., infantry.
Company B.
Discharge Date: 1861/08/04.
Note. Mustered out Indianapolis, IN. Corporal.
March 6, 1862, Edwin R. Ames, of Indiana, to be second lieutenant, Seventh infantry.
October 7, 1864, First Lieutenant Edwin R. Ames to be captain, Seventh infantry.
Unassigned May 19, 1869.
Assigned to the sixth infantry, January 1, 1871.
Resigned October 31, 1876.
Second Lieutenant, sixth, infantry, March 1, 1877.
Resigned April 20, 1877.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Men & Women In Indiana State Prison.
This page is not meant to embarrass any one. It was placed here to help you learn more about your ancestors. All these men and women were accused of a crime, some were sent free after paying fees and their finds. I picked the names at random, there was no reason other then I was looking for those with interesting crimes.
I know there are a lot who had ancestors living in Indiana and some wre put in some kind of Institution but you have no idea which one. Below you will find a list of Institution. If you would like to know if one of your ancestor was in one, let me know and I will look the name up. My address can be found in my profile.
Results Count Department of Correction-Girl’s School 1873-1935
Department of Correction-Prison North 1858-1897
Department of Correction-Prison North 1897-1966
Department of Correction-Prison South 1822-1897
School for the Deaf Admission Register
Secretary of State Petitions
Julia E Work Training School
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1. Monroe Ackerman.
Indiana State Prison South.
1855-1859.
Crime: Forgery.
2. Jacob Ackerman.
Indiana State Prison South.
1877-1882.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
3. Milton Ackerman
Indiana State Prison South.
1886-1886.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
Died.
4. Simon R. Adamson.
Wayne, county.
1851-1851.
Crime: Horse racing on a public highway.
5. John Adamson.
1827-1827
Crime: Larceny (horse stealing)
Note: Pardon/reprieve of jail sentence.
6. Martin Adkins
1835-1835.
Decatur, County.
Crime: assault/batter
7. William Adkins.
Indiana State Prison South
1878-1880.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
8. Oscar Aikins.
Indiana State Prison South
1895---
Crime: Robbing Post Office.
9. David Akerman.
1852-1853
Crime: Accessory to the stealing of a horse
Note: Pardon/reprieve of jail sentence.
10. John Aldridge.
Indiana State Prison South.
1868-1869.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
11. John Aldridge.
Indiana State Prison South.
1891-1893.
Crime: Manslaughter.
12. John Alexander.
1846-1846.
Johnson, county.
Crime: Assault and battery.
13. Hugh Alexander.
1838-1838.
Shelby, county.
Crime: Malicious trespass.
14. John Alexander
1842-1842.
Clinton, county.
Crime: assault/battery.
15. John F. Allison.
1834-1834.
LaPorte, county.
Crime: Standing by and telling his brother William Allison to whip one John B. Miles.
16. Eugene Allison
Indiana State Prison South
1894-1894.
Crime: Burglary
17. Daniel Alspaugh.
1852-1852..
Wabash, county.
Crime: Petit larceny of plaster of paris from Cyrus Sent.
18. Levi Alspaugh.
Indiana State Prison South.
1852-1853.
Crime: Forgery.
Note: Died.
19. Samuel Apple.
Indiana State Prison South
1854-1855.
Crime: Arson.
20. Samuel Apple.
Indiana State Prison South.
1861-1861.
Crime: Incest.
21. William Bailey.
1840-1840.
Putnam, county.
Crime: Neglect of duty in his office as justice of the peace.
22. Zacheriah Bailey
1824-1824.
Posey, county.
Crime: Assault and battery against Simon Redir[?]
23. David Bailey
1846-1846.
Richardville, county.
Crime: Extortion (taking too much money for services.)
24. John Bailey.
Indiana State Prison South
1862-1863.
Crime: Forgery
Note: Pardon.
25. John L. Bailey.
Indiana State Prison South
1866-1867.
Crime: Murder.
Note: Pardon.
26. Omil Bailey.
Indiana State Prison South
1871-1890.
Crime: Murder.
Note: Pardon; Life Sentence.
27. Thomas J. Bailey.
Indiana State Prison South
1877-1879.
Crime: Manslaughter.
28. Nicholas Baker.
1837-1837.
Rush, county.
Crime: Exhibiting a roulette.
29. Frank Baldwin
1861-1861.
Sullivan, county.
Crime: Grand larceny (stealing a saddle and halter.)
30. Dewitt C. Ballard
1849-1849.
Johnson, county.
Crime: Retailing and keeping gaming house.
31. Lewis Ballard.
Indiana State Prison South
1875-1877.
Crime: Burglary.
32. Anderson Bedwell.
1842-1842.
Blackford, county.
Crime: forgery
Note: Pardon/Reprieve of jail sentence.
33. James Bennet.
1849-1849.
Jefferson, county.
Crime: Not stated.
Note: Bennet was released a few weeks early to see his dying wife.
34. William Biggs.
Indiana State Prison South.
1866-1869.
Crime: Forgery
35. Mason Bird
1843-1843.
Crawford, county.
Crime: Assault and battery on William A. Curry.
36. John Bird.
1850-1850.
Putnam, county.
Crime: selling spiritouts liquors.
37. William Bird.
Indiana State Prison South
1855-1858.
Crime: Forgery
38. Henry M. Bird
Indiana State Prison South
1860-1861.
Crime: Manslaughter.
39. Thomas H. Blackburn.
1836-1836.
Parke, county.
Crime: neglegence in office as county commissioner.
40. Anthony Boles.
1839-1839.
Morgan, county.
Crime: owning counterfieting equipment.
41. Elisha W. Cadwell
1843-1843.
Hendricks, county.
Crime: failing to return marriage licenses.
42. George Campbell
1849-1849
Rush, county.
Crime: failure to return certificate of marriage.
43. David Campbell
1838-1838.
Bartholomew, county.
Crime” Rape.
44. William H. Campbell
1849-1849.
Shelby, county.
Crime: keeping a tippling house.
45. Duvall Campbell
No dates given
Crime: Not stated.
Note: pardon was asked for so the accused could see his father, who was on his deathbed.
46. James Campbell.
1844-1844.
Shelby, county.
Crime: horse racing.
47. Obidiah Campbell.
Indiana State Prison South
1844-1846.
Crime: Burglary & Larceny
48. Duval Campbell.
Indiana State Prison South
1855-1860.
Crime: Forgery.
49. William Campfield.
Indiana State Prison South
1870-1874.
Crime: Burglary & Larceny
50. Henry Chapman.
1834-1834.
Hancock, county.
Crime: assault/battery
51. Joseph F. Chapman.
1838-1838.
Union, county.
Crime: gaming
52. Daniel Clark.
1845-1845.
Marion, county.
Crime: assault and battery
53. Edmund Clark.
1861-1861.
Wayne, county.
Crime: arson
54. William D. Clark.
1829-1829.
Scott, county.
Crime: assault and battery.
55. Balis Coats.
1852-1852.
Marion, county.
Crime: unlawful retailing of alcohol.
56. George Coker
Indiana State Prison South.
1866-1869.
Crime: Receiving Stolen Goods.
57. Francis Coleman.
1844-1844.
Johnson, county.
Crime: horse racing on the public highway.
58. Charles Colts.
Indiana State Prison South.
1860-1860.
Crime: Robbery.
59. John Connelly.
1834-1834.
Wayne, county.
Crime: neglecting to return a marriage certificate.
60. John Jr. Connor
1819-1819.
Floyd, county.
Crime: assault and battery.
61. Jacob Daggy.
1841-1841.
Putnam, county.
Crime: Petty larceny (of old clothes.)
62. Andrew J. Dale.
1844-1844.
Decatur, county.
Crime: failing to return a list of fees to the school commissioner, failing to deliver to proper authority a list of fines assessed by them.
63. Zachariah Dillon.
1843-1843.
Gibson, county.
Crime: murder
Note: Pardon/Reprieve of jail sentence.
64. Richard Dillon.
Indiana State Prison North.
1895/04/13-1895/06/10
Crime: Not stated.
Note: Pardon & removed to insane asylum.
65. John Dixon
1879-1879.
Wabash, county.
Crime: second degree murder.
Note: Pardon/Reprieve of jail sentence. Pardoned; file includes transcript and floor plan drawing labeled exhibit A.
66. Alexander Dixon.
1838-1838.
Jennings, county.
Crime: passing counterfeit money.
Note: Pardon/Reprieve of jail sentence, colored man; pardoned; signed by many.
67. Samuel Dixon.
Indiana State Prison South.
1865-1872.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
Note: Pardon; Escaped 6-10-1866; Returned 5-13-1872.
68. Ralph Drake.
Indiana State Prison South.
1894-1897.
Crime: Murder
Note: Life Sentence; Trans To Michigan City.
69. Paris C. Dunning.
1852-1852.
Morgan, county.
Crime: obtaining signatures under false pretenses.
70. Elial Edwards.
1841-1841.
Posey, county.
Crime: kidnapping.
Note: Discharge forfeiture of recognizance, remitted except for $25; signed by many.
71. Emanuel Edwards.
1841-1841.
Posey, county.
Crime: kidnapping.
Note: Discharge forfeiture of recognizance, remitted except for $25; signed by many.
72. Mary Edwards.
1858-1858.
Pike, county.
Crime: receiving stolen goods.
Note: Pardon/Reprieve of jail sentence, 1858-9; many petitions; no decision noted.
73. Charles Egbert.
1843-1843.
LaPorte, county.
Crime: manslaughter.
Note: Discharge forfeiture of recognizance, $4000 of $5000 remitted to sureties.
74. Mary Elliott.
1860-1860.
Putnam, county.
Crime: retailing.
Note: Pardon/Reprieve of jail sentence
75. John Elliott.
1841-1841.
Posey, county.
Crime: keeping a room for gambling.
76. William Elliott.
Indiana State Prison South
1873-1875.
Crime: Robbery.
77. Samuel Elliott.
Indiana State Prison South
1876-1881.
Crime: Burglary.
78. Charles Ennis.
Indiana State Prison South
1886-1887.
Crime: Forgery.
79. Shelton Ennis.
Indiana State Prison South
1886-1887.
Crime: Petty Larceny.
80. Elton Ennis.
Indiana State Prison South.
1890-1891.
Crime: Petty Larceny.
81. Wilson J. Farrell
Indiana State Prison South
1884-1886.
Crime: False Pretense.
82. Thomas Farrell.
Indiana State Prison South.
1886-87.
Crime: Grand Larceny
83. William Faultner.
Indiana State Prison South.
1894-1896.
Crime: Burglary.
84. Jackson Felix.
Indiana State Prison South.
1892-1893.
Crime: Petty Larceny.
85. George W. Fender.
Indiana State Prison South.
1889-1897.
Crime: Murder.
Note: Transferred North, paroled; 4/8/1899.
86. Mat Ferris.
Indiana State Prison South.
1866-1868.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
87. Jacob R. Fisher.
1831-1831.
Union, county.
Crime: keeping a gaming table.
88. Ferdinand Fisher.
Indiana State Prison South.
1859-1860.
Crime: Larceny.
Note: Transferred North.
89. Nathan Fisher.
Indiana State Prison South.
1860-1869.
Crime: Administring Poison.
Note: Pardon.
90. Charles Fisher.
Indiana State Prison South.
1861-1862..
Crime: Forgery.
Note: Pardon; Alias: Scofield.
91. Joseph Fisher.
Indiana State Prison South.
1863-1870.
Crime: Murder.
Note: Pardon.
92. John Garner.
Indiana State Prison South.
1846-1848.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
93. Charles S. Garrett.
Indiana State Prison South.
1844-1845.
Crime: Petty Larceny.
94. Samuel Garrett.
Indiana State Prison South.
1853-1855.
Crime: Arson.
95. William H. Garrett.
Indiana State Prison South.
1886-1890.
Crime: Arson.
96. Dempsey Glasscock.
1841-1841.
Miami, county.
Crime: gambling.
97. Bruce Glasscock.
Indiana State Prison South.
1878-1882.
Crime: Burglary & Grand Larceny.
98. Pharris Goodwin.
1836-1836.
Miami, county.
Crime: horse stealing.
99. Aaron Goodwin.
1852-1852.
Switzerland, county.
Crime: permitting gambling; retailing liquor without a license.
100. John Goodwin.
1839-1839.
Putnam, county.
Crime: retailing liquor without a license.
101. Abner Hackelman.
1833-1833.
Crime: nonattendance of regimental drill.
102. Jonathan Hacket.
1838-1838.
Union, county.
Crime: gambling.
103. Christopher Hacket
1835-1835.
Owen, county.
Crime: assault and battery.
104. Pleasant Hackworth.
1830-1830.
Pike (KY), county.
Crime: house burning.
105. Shadrach Hall.
1843-1843.
Spencer, county.
Crime: suffering a prisoner to escape from his custody.
Note: 1843-4; all but $10 remitted as requested; signed by many; accused was Spencer County sheriff.
106. Hiram S. Hall.
Indiana State Prison South.
1869-1873.
Crime: Murder, Pardon.
107. Oliver Hall.
Indiana State Prison South.
1859-1865.
Crime: Forgery.
108. Phillip Harden
1837-1837.
Marion, county.
Crime: assault and battery
109. James Harden.
1839-1839.
Gibson, county.
Crime: selling tea and coffee without license.
110. John S. Harden.
Indiana State Prison South.
1860-1862.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
111. Alfred Harden
Indiana State Prison South.
1865-1873.
Crime: rape.
112. Frederic Hauser
1845-1845.
Owen, county.
Crime: assault and battery
Note: remitted; signed by many; accused whipped son in law Spears who was considered 'crazy' in order that he would behave himself but then saw it did no good and stopped, another person accused the Hauser’s of assault and battery.
113. James Hawkins.
1824-1824.
Martin, county.
Crime: theft
Note: remitted; fine assessed against Samuel Chambers who was among those charged with aprehanding James Hawkins
114. Jesse Hawkins
1826-1826.
Marion, county.
Crime: failing to do militia duty
115. Alexander Hays.
1861-1861.
Madison, county.
Crime: Madison
Note: Pardon/Reprieve of jail sentence
116. Alfred Hays
1842-1842.
Huntington, county.
Crime: fornication.
117. Margaret Hays.
Indiana State Prison South
1864-1865.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
Note: Died.
118. Charles Hays.
Indiana State Prison South.
1877-1879.
Crime. False Pretense.
119. John Hicks.
Indiana State Prison South
1842-1846.
Crime: Attempt To Committ Rape & Larceny.
Note: Pardon.
120. William Hicks.
Indiana State Prison South
1882-1887.
Crime: Burglary & Larceny.
121. Francis Ireland
Indiana State Prison South
1871-1873.
Crime: Petty Larceny.
122. Harrison Irvin..
Franklin, county.
1844-1844.
Crime: horse stealing.
123. John F. Irvin.
Warren, county.
1838-1838.
Crime: keeping a gambling house.
124. Thomas Irwin.
Indiana State Prison South.
1862-1864.
Crime: Robbery.
125. Joseph Irwin.
Indiana State Prison South.
1880-1885.
Crime: Burglary
Note: Alias: Straney
126. John Jackson.
1825-1825.
Monroe, county.
Crime: assault and battery with intent to murder, and another count of assault and battery Petition For: Pardon/Reprieve of jail sentence.
127. Stephen Jackson.
1840-1840.
Marion, county.
Crime: murder
128. Henry Jackson
1848-1848.
Owen, county.
Crime: cutting timber illegally.
129. Joseph Jeans.
1839-1839.
Floyd, county.
Crime: kidnapping
Note: accused men kidnapped a woman of color in Indiana and went to Kentucky.
130. George Jeans.
Indiana State Prison South.
1894-1897.
Crime: Manslaughter.
131. Thomas Kennedy.
Indiana State Prison South
1853-1857.
Crime: Murder.
132. William Kennedy.
Indiana State Prison South.
1875-1877.
Crime: Murder, Life Sentence; Discharged By Court.
133. Alonzo Kennedy.
Indiana State Prison South.
1882-1884.
Crime: Burglary.
134. Edward Kidd.
Indiana State Prison South.
1880-1887.
Crime: Murder, died.
135. Thomas Kirkwood
Indiana State Prison South.
1826-1828.
Crime: Arson
136. William Knowles.
Indiana State Prison South.
1884-1886.
Crime: Forgery
137. John M. Lacy.
Indiana State Prison South.
1871-1873.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
138. Benjamin Lancaster.
Indiana State Prison South.
1866-1868.
Crime: Grand Larceny, Escaped 7-30-1866 And Returned Same Day.
139. Edward Lancaster.
Indiana State Prison South.
1896-1897.
Crime: Forgery, Transferred to Michigan City.
140. Amos Lane
Dearborn, county.
1825-1825.
Crime: stealing a French Crown.
141. John Madden.
Indiana State Prison South.
1894-1897.
Crime: Sodomy, Transferred to Michigan City.
142. Sarah Martin.
Indiana State Prison South.
1865-1867.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
143. Jennie Martin.
Indiana State Prison South.
1866-1867.
Crime: Larceny, Pardon.
144. William M. Martin
Indiana State Prison South.
1838-1844.
Crime: Robbing U.S. Mail, Pardon By U.S. Pres.
145. George Mathews.
Indiana State Prison South.
1859-1860.
Crime: Bigamy, Transferred North.
146. John Mathews.
Indiana State Prison South.
1866-1872.
Crime: Murder, Pardon.
147. Charles McCarthy.
Indiana State Prison South.
1885-1885.
Crime: Petty Larceny, died.
148. William McCombs.
Indiana State Prison South.
1893-1894.
Crime: Counterfeiting.
149. John McDaniel.
Indiana State Prison South.
1895-1897.
Crime: Dynamite.
150. Samuel E. Miller.
Indiana State Prison South.
1850-1851.
Crime: Grand Larceny, died.
151. Alner Miller.
Indiana State Prison South.
1851-1853.
Crime: Burglary.
152. John Morehead.
Indiana State Prison South.
1879-1881.
Crime: Burglary, Alias: Kerkendall.
153. Mary Myers.
Indiana State Prison South.
1865-1867.
Crime: Grand Larceny
154. Joshua Myers.
Indiana State Prison South.
1826-1826.
Crime: Larceny, Escaped; Returned 1-4-1827; No Discharge Date Given.
155. John Nelson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1858-1860.
Crime: Murder, died.
156. John W. Nelson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1877-1879.
Crime: Forgery, Alias: Charles Johnson
157. William Nelson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1879-1880.
Crime: Intermarrying.
158. James M. Nelson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1882-1885.
Crime: Burglary & Larceny.
159. Samuel Norman.
Indiana State Prison South.
1893-1895.
Crime: Counterfeiting.
160. Hugh Norris.
Indiana State Prison South.
1883-1884.
Crime: Forgery.
161. James Oliver.
Indiana State Prison South
1826-1827.
Crime: Murder, Escaped From Prison.
162. John Oliver
Indiana State Prison South
1868-1873.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
163. Thomas Oliver.
Indiana State Prison South.
1874-1874.
Crime: Grand Larceny, died.
164. Polly Ann Osborn.
Indiana State Prison South.
1871-1873.
Crime: Manslaughter.
165. Frank Osborn.
Indiana State Prison South.
1872-1876.
Crime: Burglary.
166. David S. Osborn.
Indiana State Prison South.
1874-1876.
Crime: Murder.
167. Tobias Ott
Indiana State Prison South.
1847-1849.
Crime: Larceny.
168. Frank Otto
Indiana State Prison South.
1860-1860.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
169. John Owen.
Indiana State Prison South.
1884- 1887.
Crime: Grand Larceny, Alias: Elmer Hancock.
170. Edward P. Owens.
Indiana State Prison South.
1863-1867.
Crime: Murder, Life Sentence.
171. Ambrose Parish.
Indiana State Prison South.
1867-1876.
Crime: Murder, Life Sentence, Pardon.
172. John Parker.
Indiana State Prison South.
1836-1839.
Crime: Larceny.
Note: Escaped 7-17-1837; Returned 4/1838; Escaped & Returned 5-30-1839.
173. Ezikial Parker.
Indiana State Prison South.
1844-1844.
Crime: False Pretense, died.
174. William Parker.
Indiana State Prison South.
1866-1868.
Crime: Bigamy
175. Mattie Patterson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1863-1863.
Crime: Military Spy, Discharged By Order Of Gen. Boyle.
176. Daniel Patterson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1836-1838.
Crime: Larceny.
177. Thomas Patterson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1875-1876.
Crime: Manslaughter, Pardon.
178. Albert Quick.
Indiana State Prison South.
1895-1896.
Crime: Grand Larceny, Pardon.
179. Robert Rankin.
Indiana State Prison South.
1894-1896.
Crime: Manslaughter.
180. Samuel Ready.
Indiana State Prison South.
1840-1840.
Crime: arson, Discharge forfeiture of recognizance.
181. James I. Ready.
Indiana State Prison South.
1872-1877.
Crime: Manslaughter.
182. John Reddick.
Indiana State Prison South.
1884-1885.
Crime: Burglary & Larceny.
183. David Richardson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1853-1855.
Crime: Bigamy.
184. Daniel Richardson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1869-1874.
Crime: Manslaughter.
185. John Richardson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1881-1883.
Crime: Conspiracy To Commit A Felony.
186. Will Riley.
Indiana State Prison South.
1829-1837.
Crime: Larceny.
187. John Riley.
Indiana State Prison South.
1862-1867.
Crime: Larceny.
188. Noah Rogers.
Indiana State Prison South.
1832-1833.
Crime: Grand Larceny, Pardon.
189. William Rogers.
Indiana State Prison South.
1868-1869.
Crime: Receiving Stolen Goods.
190. Thomas Rogers.
Indiana State Prison South.
1894-1896.
Crime: Robbery.
191. John G. Sanderson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1870-1872.
Crime: Forgery, Pardon
192. Isaac W. Sanders.
Indiana State Prison South.
1878-
Crime: Murder, Life Sentence: Discharged By Mandate.
193. William Sanderson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1886-1887.
Crime: Arson.
194. Sedell Sawyers.
Indiana State Prison South.
1860-1861.
Crime: Murder, Remanded For New Trial.
195. John H. Sawyer.
Indiana State Prison South.
1877-1879.
Crime: Grand Larceny, Alias: J. H. Shroyer.
196. Thornten Sawyers.
Indiana State Prison South.
1859-1861.
Crime: Murder, Life Sentence; Remanded For New Trial.
197. Arthur Shoemaker.
Indiana State Prison South.
1896-1897.
Crime: Breaking Into P.O.
198. Noah H. Simmons.
Indiana State Prison South.
1840-1845.
Crime: Publishing Counterfeit Money.
199. John Simpson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1861-1861.
Crime: Burglary
200. John B. Simpson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1873-1875.
Crime: Arson.
201. Elizabeth Taylor.
Indiana State Prison South.
1860-1861.
Crime: Petty Larceny.
202. Thompson Taylor.
Indiana State Prison South.
1825-1830.
Crime: Burglary.
203. Isaac Taylor.
Indiana State Prison South.
1854-
Crime . Murder, died.
204. Charles Thayer.
Indiana State Prison South.
1897-1897.
Crime: Larceny.
205. Mary Thompson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1866-1868.
Crime: Perjury.
206. Betty Thompson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1870-1872.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
207. John Thompson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1859-1860.
Crime: Larceny, Alias: John Flood.
208. Lewis Thompson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1865-1866.
Crime: Robbery, Pardon.
209. William Tinney.
Indiana State Prison South.
1895-1896.
Crime: Petty Larceny.
210. Elijah Tipton.
Indiana State Prison South.
1889-1890.
Crime: Burglary.
211. William Underwood.
Indiana State Prison South.
1858-1860.
Crime: Grand Larceny
212. George Underwood
Indiana State Prison South.
1880-1881.
Crime: Petty Larceny.
213. Alonzo Underwood.
Indiana State Prison South.
1888-1889.
Crime: Petty Larceny.
214. Stephen Vancleave.
Indiana State Prison South.
1885-1886.
Crime: Larceny.
215. Henry Vancleave.
Indiana State Prison South.
1886-1887.
Crime: Larceny.
216. George Vaughn.
Indiana State Prison South.
1849-1853.
Crime: Grand Larceny, Escaped.
217. William Vaughn.
Indiana State Prison South.
1893-1894.
Crime. Counterfeiting.
218. Alexander Walls.
Indiana State Prison South.
1890-1890.
Crime: Robbery.
219. Walter P. Ward.
Indiana State Prison South.
1846-1846.
Crime: Manslaughter, Died; Alias: Patrick Ward.
220. George W. Ward.
Indiana State Prison South.
1888-1891.
Crime: Grand Larceny, Alias: W. C. Mcclure.
221. Timothy N. Warner.
Indiana State Prison South.
1826-1828.
Crime: Larceny, Escaped 1-31-1827; Returned 2-5-1827.
222. Robert Warner.
Indiana State Prison South.
1868-1870.
Crime: Grand Larceny, Alias: Robert Harvey.
223. Aaron Warner.
Indiana State Prison South.
1869-1871.
Crime: Manslaughter, Pardon.
224. Macy Warner.
Indiana State Prison South.
1884-1887.
Crime: Manslaughter
Note: Discharged By Mandate Clark Circuit Court On Chge Of Murder
225. Fanny Watson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1866-1867.
Crime. Grand Larceny, Pardon.
226. Charles Watson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1850-1850.
Crime: Grand Larceny, Died; Alias: William Munsey; Wallace.
227. Elisha B. Watson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1855-1859.
Crime: Burglary, Pardon.
228. Robert White.
Indiana State Prison South.
1834-1838.
Crime: Manslaughter, Pardon
229. Harrison White.
Indiana State Prison South.
1846-1850.
Crime: Murder, died.
230. Hammon Williamson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1847-1849.
Crime: Rape.
231. John Williamson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1859-1862.
Crime: Larceny, Alias: John Campbell.
232. Charles Williamson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1881-1883.
Crime: Burglary.
233. Margaret Wilson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1860-1865.
Crime: Arson.
234. Robert Wilson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1829-1829.
Crime: Larceny, Escaped.
235. Nath Wilson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1844-1845.
Crime: Robbing U.S. Mail, Pardon
236. Nicholas Woods.
Indiana State Prison South.
1845-1848.
Crime: Manslaughter, Pardon
237. Burgess Woods.
Indiana State Prison South.
1847-1850.
Crime: Incest, Pardon.
238. Lyman Wood.
Indiana State Prison South.
1858-1860.
Crime: Forgery.
239. Sarah Jane Wright.
Indiana State Prison South.
1868-1871.
Crime: Grand Larceny
240. Ephraim Wright.
Indiana State Prison South.
1859-1861.
Crime: Stealing U.S. Mail.
241. John Wright.
Indiana State Prison South.
1860-1861.
Crime: Petty Larceny, Alias: Weathery John.
242. Alexander Young.
Indiana State Prison South.
1827-1828.
Crime: Receiving Stolen Goods.
243. Charles P. Young.
Indiana State Prison South.
1893-1894.
Crime: Burglary
245. Frank Young.
Indiana State Prison South.
1897-
Crime: Robbery, No Discharge Date Given.
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Results Count Department of Correction-Girl’s School 1873-1935
Department of Correction-Prison North 1858-1897
Department of Correction-Prison North 1897-1966
Department of Correction-Prison South 1822-1897
School for the Deaf Admission Register
Secretary of State Petitions
Julia E Work Training School
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1. Monroe Ackerman.
Indiana State Prison South.
1855-1859.
Crime: Forgery.
2. Jacob Ackerman.
Indiana State Prison South.
1877-1882.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
3. Milton Ackerman
Indiana State Prison South.
1886-1886.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
Died.
4. Simon R. Adamson.
Wayne, county.
1851-1851.
Crime: Horse racing on a public highway.
5. John Adamson.
1827-1827
Crime: Larceny (horse stealing)
Note: Pardon/reprieve of jail sentence.
6. Martin Adkins
1835-1835.
Decatur, County.
Crime: assault/batter
7. William Adkins.
Indiana State Prison South
1878-1880.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
8. Oscar Aikins.
Indiana State Prison South
1895---
Crime: Robbing Post Office.
9. David Akerman.
1852-1853
Crime: Accessory to the stealing of a horse
Note: Pardon/reprieve of jail sentence.
10. John Aldridge.
Indiana State Prison South.
1868-1869.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
11. John Aldridge.
Indiana State Prison South.
1891-1893.
Crime: Manslaughter.
12. John Alexander.
1846-1846.
Johnson, county.
Crime: Assault and battery.
13. Hugh Alexander.
1838-1838.
Shelby, county.
Crime: Malicious trespass.
14. John Alexander
1842-1842.
Clinton, county.
Crime: assault/battery.
15. John F. Allison.
1834-1834.
LaPorte, county.
Crime: Standing by and telling his brother William Allison to whip one John B. Miles.
16. Eugene Allison
Indiana State Prison South
1894-1894.
Crime: Burglary
17. Daniel Alspaugh.
1852-1852..
Wabash, county.
Crime: Petit larceny of plaster of paris from Cyrus Sent.
18. Levi Alspaugh.
Indiana State Prison South.
1852-1853.
Crime: Forgery.
Note: Died.
19. Samuel Apple.
Indiana State Prison South
1854-1855.
Crime: Arson.
20. Samuel Apple.
Indiana State Prison South.
1861-1861.
Crime: Incest.
21. William Bailey.
1840-1840.
Putnam, county.
Crime: Neglect of duty in his office as justice of the peace.
22. Zacheriah Bailey
1824-1824.
Posey, county.
Crime: Assault and battery against Simon Redir[?]
23. David Bailey
1846-1846.
Richardville, county.
Crime: Extortion (taking too much money for services.)
24. John Bailey.
Indiana State Prison South
1862-1863.
Crime: Forgery
Note: Pardon.
25. John L. Bailey.
Indiana State Prison South
1866-1867.
Crime: Murder.
Note: Pardon.
26. Omil Bailey.
Indiana State Prison South
1871-1890.
Crime: Murder.
Note: Pardon; Life Sentence.
27. Thomas J. Bailey.
Indiana State Prison South
1877-1879.
Crime: Manslaughter.
28. Nicholas Baker.
1837-1837.
Rush, county.
Crime: Exhibiting a roulette.
29. Frank Baldwin
1861-1861.
Sullivan, county.
Crime: Grand larceny (stealing a saddle and halter.)
30. Dewitt C. Ballard
1849-1849.
Johnson, county.
Crime: Retailing and keeping gaming house.
31. Lewis Ballard.
Indiana State Prison South
1875-1877.
Crime: Burglary.
32. Anderson Bedwell.
1842-1842.
Blackford, county.
Crime: forgery
Note: Pardon/Reprieve of jail sentence.
33. James Bennet.
1849-1849.
Jefferson, county.
Crime: Not stated.
Note: Bennet was released a few weeks early to see his dying wife.
34. William Biggs.
Indiana State Prison South.
1866-1869.
Crime: Forgery
35. Mason Bird
1843-1843.
Crawford, county.
Crime: Assault and battery on William A. Curry.
36. John Bird.
1850-1850.
Putnam, county.
Crime: selling spiritouts liquors.
37. William Bird.
Indiana State Prison South
1855-1858.
Crime: Forgery
38. Henry M. Bird
Indiana State Prison South
1860-1861.
Crime: Manslaughter.
39. Thomas H. Blackburn.
1836-1836.
Parke, county.
Crime: neglegence in office as county commissioner.
40. Anthony Boles.
1839-1839.
Morgan, county.
Crime: owning counterfieting equipment.
41. Elisha W. Cadwell
1843-1843.
Hendricks, county.
Crime: failing to return marriage licenses.
42. George Campbell
1849-1849
Rush, county.
Crime: failure to return certificate of marriage.
43. David Campbell
1838-1838.
Bartholomew, county.
Crime” Rape.
44. William H. Campbell
1849-1849.
Shelby, county.
Crime: keeping a tippling house.
45. Duvall Campbell
No dates given
Crime: Not stated.
Note: pardon was asked for so the accused could see his father, who was on his deathbed.
46. James Campbell.
1844-1844.
Shelby, county.
Crime: horse racing.
47. Obidiah Campbell.
Indiana State Prison South
1844-1846.
Crime: Burglary & Larceny
48. Duval Campbell.
Indiana State Prison South
1855-1860.
Crime: Forgery.
49. William Campfield.
Indiana State Prison South
1870-1874.
Crime: Burglary & Larceny
50. Henry Chapman.
1834-1834.
Hancock, county.
Crime: assault/battery
51. Joseph F. Chapman.
1838-1838.
Union, county.
Crime: gaming
52. Daniel Clark.
1845-1845.
Marion, county.
Crime: assault and battery
53. Edmund Clark.
1861-1861.
Wayne, county.
Crime: arson
54. William D. Clark.
1829-1829.
Scott, county.
Crime: assault and battery.
55. Balis Coats.
1852-1852.
Marion, county.
Crime: unlawful retailing of alcohol.
56. George Coker
Indiana State Prison South.
1866-1869.
Crime: Receiving Stolen Goods.
57. Francis Coleman.
1844-1844.
Johnson, county.
Crime: horse racing on the public highway.
58. Charles Colts.
Indiana State Prison South.
1860-1860.
Crime: Robbery.
59. John Connelly.
1834-1834.
Wayne, county.
Crime: neglecting to return a marriage certificate.
60. John Jr. Connor
1819-1819.
Floyd, county.
Crime: assault and battery.
61. Jacob Daggy.
1841-1841.
Putnam, county.
Crime: Petty larceny (of old clothes.)
62. Andrew J. Dale.
1844-1844.
Decatur, county.
Crime: failing to return a list of fees to the school commissioner, failing to deliver to proper authority a list of fines assessed by them.
63. Zachariah Dillon.
1843-1843.
Gibson, county.
Crime: murder
Note: Pardon/Reprieve of jail sentence.
64. Richard Dillon.
Indiana State Prison North.
1895/04/13-1895/06/10
Crime: Not stated.
Note: Pardon & removed to insane asylum.
65. John Dixon
1879-1879.
Wabash, county.
Crime: second degree murder.
Note: Pardon/Reprieve of jail sentence. Pardoned; file includes transcript and floor plan drawing labeled exhibit A.
66. Alexander Dixon.
1838-1838.
Jennings, county.
Crime: passing counterfeit money.
Note: Pardon/Reprieve of jail sentence, colored man; pardoned; signed by many.
67. Samuel Dixon.
Indiana State Prison South.
1865-1872.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
Note: Pardon; Escaped 6-10-1866; Returned 5-13-1872.
68. Ralph Drake.
Indiana State Prison South.
1894-1897.
Crime: Murder
Note: Life Sentence; Trans To Michigan City.
69. Paris C. Dunning.
1852-1852.
Morgan, county.
Crime: obtaining signatures under false pretenses.
70. Elial Edwards.
1841-1841.
Posey, county.
Crime: kidnapping.
Note: Discharge forfeiture of recognizance, remitted except for $25; signed by many.
71. Emanuel Edwards.
1841-1841.
Posey, county.
Crime: kidnapping.
Note: Discharge forfeiture of recognizance, remitted except for $25; signed by many.
72. Mary Edwards.
1858-1858.
Pike, county.
Crime: receiving stolen goods.
Note: Pardon/Reprieve of jail sentence, 1858-9; many petitions; no decision noted.
73. Charles Egbert.
1843-1843.
LaPorte, county.
Crime: manslaughter.
Note: Discharge forfeiture of recognizance, $4000 of $5000 remitted to sureties.
74. Mary Elliott.
1860-1860.
Putnam, county.
Crime: retailing.
Note: Pardon/Reprieve of jail sentence
75. John Elliott.
1841-1841.
Posey, county.
Crime: keeping a room for gambling.
76. William Elliott.
Indiana State Prison South
1873-1875.
Crime: Robbery.
77. Samuel Elliott.
Indiana State Prison South
1876-1881.
Crime: Burglary.
78. Charles Ennis.
Indiana State Prison South
1886-1887.
Crime: Forgery.
79. Shelton Ennis.
Indiana State Prison South
1886-1887.
Crime: Petty Larceny.
80. Elton Ennis.
Indiana State Prison South.
1890-1891.
Crime: Petty Larceny.
81. Wilson J. Farrell
Indiana State Prison South
1884-1886.
Crime: False Pretense.
82. Thomas Farrell.
Indiana State Prison South.
1886-87.
Crime: Grand Larceny
83. William Faultner.
Indiana State Prison South.
1894-1896.
Crime: Burglary.
84. Jackson Felix.
Indiana State Prison South.
1892-1893.
Crime: Petty Larceny.
85. George W. Fender.
Indiana State Prison South.
1889-1897.
Crime: Murder.
Note: Transferred North, paroled; 4/8/1899.
86. Mat Ferris.
Indiana State Prison South.
1866-1868.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
87. Jacob R. Fisher.
1831-1831.
Union, county.
Crime: keeping a gaming table.
88. Ferdinand Fisher.
Indiana State Prison South.
1859-1860.
Crime: Larceny.
Note: Transferred North.
89. Nathan Fisher.
Indiana State Prison South.
1860-1869.
Crime: Administring Poison.
Note: Pardon.
90. Charles Fisher.
Indiana State Prison South.
1861-1862..
Crime: Forgery.
Note: Pardon; Alias: Scofield.
91. Joseph Fisher.
Indiana State Prison South.
1863-1870.
Crime: Murder.
Note: Pardon.
92. John Garner.
Indiana State Prison South.
1846-1848.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
93. Charles S. Garrett.
Indiana State Prison South.
1844-1845.
Crime: Petty Larceny.
94. Samuel Garrett.
Indiana State Prison South.
1853-1855.
Crime: Arson.
95. William H. Garrett.
Indiana State Prison South.
1886-1890.
Crime: Arson.
96. Dempsey Glasscock.
1841-1841.
Miami, county.
Crime: gambling.
97. Bruce Glasscock.
Indiana State Prison South.
1878-1882.
Crime: Burglary & Grand Larceny.
98. Pharris Goodwin.
1836-1836.
Miami, county.
Crime: horse stealing.
99. Aaron Goodwin.
1852-1852.
Switzerland, county.
Crime: permitting gambling; retailing liquor without a license.
100. John Goodwin.
1839-1839.
Putnam, county.
Crime: retailing liquor without a license.
101. Abner Hackelman.
1833-1833.
Crime: nonattendance of regimental drill.
102. Jonathan Hacket.
1838-1838.
Union, county.
Crime: gambling.
103. Christopher Hacket
1835-1835.
Owen, county.
Crime: assault and battery.
104. Pleasant Hackworth.
1830-1830.
Pike (KY), county.
Crime: house burning.
105. Shadrach Hall.
1843-1843.
Spencer, county.
Crime: suffering a prisoner to escape from his custody.
Note: 1843-4; all but $10 remitted as requested; signed by many; accused was Spencer County sheriff.
106. Hiram S. Hall.
Indiana State Prison South.
1869-1873.
Crime: Murder, Pardon.
107. Oliver Hall.
Indiana State Prison South.
1859-1865.
Crime: Forgery.
108. Phillip Harden
1837-1837.
Marion, county.
Crime: assault and battery
109. James Harden.
1839-1839.
Gibson, county.
Crime: selling tea and coffee without license.
110. John S. Harden.
Indiana State Prison South.
1860-1862.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
111. Alfred Harden
Indiana State Prison South.
1865-1873.
Crime: rape.
112. Frederic Hauser
1845-1845.
Owen, county.
Crime: assault and battery
Note: remitted; signed by many; accused whipped son in law Spears who was considered 'crazy' in order that he would behave himself but then saw it did no good and stopped, another person accused the Hauser’s of assault and battery.
113. James Hawkins.
1824-1824.
Martin, county.
Crime: theft
Note: remitted; fine assessed against Samuel Chambers who was among those charged with aprehanding James Hawkins
114. Jesse Hawkins
1826-1826.
Marion, county.
Crime: failing to do militia duty
115. Alexander Hays.
1861-1861.
Madison, county.
Crime: Madison
Note: Pardon/Reprieve of jail sentence
116. Alfred Hays
1842-1842.
Huntington, county.
Crime: fornication.
117. Margaret Hays.
Indiana State Prison South
1864-1865.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
Note: Died.
118. Charles Hays.
Indiana State Prison South.
1877-1879.
Crime. False Pretense.
119. John Hicks.
Indiana State Prison South
1842-1846.
Crime: Attempt To Committ Rape & Larceny.
Note: Pardon.
120. William Hicks.
Indiana State Prison South
1882-1887.
Crime: Burglary & Larceny.
121. Francis Ireland
Indiana State Prison South
1871-1873.
Crime: Petty Larceny.
122. Harrison Irvin..
Franklin, county.
1844-1844.
Crime: horse stealing.
123. John F. Irvin.
Warren, county.
1838-1838.
Crime: keeping a gambling house.
124. Thomas Irwin.
Indiana State Prison South.
1862-1864.
Crime: Robbery.
125. Joseph Irwin.
Indiana State Prison South.
1880-1885.
Crime: Burglary
Note: Alias: Straney
126. John Jackson.
1825-1825.
Monroe, county.
Crime: assault and battery with intent to murder, and another count of assault and battery Petition For: Pardon/Reprieve of jail sentence.
127. Stephen Jackson.
1840-1840.
Marion, county.
Crime: murder
128. Henry Jackson
1848-1848.
Owen, county.
Crime: cutting timber illegally.
129. Joseph Jeans.
1839-1839.
Floyd, county.
Crime: kidnapping
Note: accused men kidnapped a woman of color in Indiana and went to Kentucky.
130. George Jeans.
Indiana State Prison South.
1894-1897.
Crime: Manslaughter.
131. Thomas Kennedy.
Indiana State Prison South
1853-1857.
Crime: Murder.
132. William Kennedy.
Indiana State Prison South.
1875-1877.
Crime: Murder, Life Sentence; Discharged By Court.
133. Alonzo Kennedy.
Indiana State Prison South.
1882-1884.
Crime: Burglary.
134. Edward Kidd.
Indiana State Prison South.
1880-1887.
Crime: Murder, died.
135. Thomas Kirkwood
Indiana State Prison South.
1826-1828.
Crime: Arson
136. William Knowles.
Indiana State Prison South.
1884-1886.
Crime: Forgery
137. John M. Lacy.
Indiana State Prison South.
1871-1873.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
138. Benjamin Lancaster.
Indiana State Prison South.
1866-1868.
Crime: Grand Larceny, Escaped 7-30-1866 And Returned Same Day.
139. Edward Lancaster.
Indiana State Prison South.
1896-1897.
Crime: Forgery, Transferred to Michigan City.
140. Amos Lane
Dearborn, county.
1825-1825.
Crime: stealing a French Crown.
141. John Madden.
Indiana State Prison South.
1894-1897.
Crime: Sodomy, Transferred to Michigan City.
142. Sarah Martin.
Indiana State Prison South.
1865-1867.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
143. Jennie Martin.
Indiana State Prison South.
1866-1867.
Crime: Larceny, Pardon.
144. William M. Martin
Indiana State Prison South.
1838-1844.
Crime: Robbing U.S. Mail, Pardon By U.S. Pres.
145. George Mathews.
Indiana State Prison South.
1859-1860.
Crime: Bigamy, Transferred North.
146. John Mathews.
Indiana State Prison South.
1866-1872.
Crime: Murder, Pardon.
147. Charles McCarthy.
Indiana State Prison South.
1885-1885.
Crime: Petty Larceny, died.
148. William McCombs.
Indiana State Prison South.
1893-1894.
Crime: Counterfeiting.
149. John McDaniel.
Indiana State Prison South.
1895-1897.
Crime: Dynamite.
150. Samuel E. Miller.
Indiana State Prison South.
1850-1851.
Crime: Grand Larceny, died.
151. Alner Miller.
Indiana State Prison South.
1851-1853.
Crime: Burglary.
152. John Morehead.
Indiana State Prison South.
1879-1881.
Crime: Burglary, Alias: Kerkendall.
153. Mary Myers.
Indiana State Prison South.
1865-1867.
Crime: Grand Larceny
154. Joshua Myers.
Indiana State Prison South.
1826-1826.
Crime: Larceny, Escaped; Returned 1-4-1827; No Discharge Date Given.
155. John Nelson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1858-1860.
Crime: Murder, died.
156. John W. Nelson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1877-1879.
Crime: Forgery, Alias: Charles Johnson
157. William Nelson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1879-1880.
Crime: Intermarrying.
158. James M. Nelson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1882-1885.
Crime: Burglary & Larceny.
159. Samuel Norman.
Indiana State Prison South.
1893-1895.
Crime: Counterfeiting.
160. Hugh Norris.
Indiana State Prison South.
1883-1884.
Crime: Forgery.
161. James Oliver.
Indiana State Prison South
1826-1827.
Crime: Murder, Escaped From Prison.
162. John Oliver
Indiana State Prison South
1868-1873.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
163. Thomas Oliver.
Indiana State Prison South.
1874-1874.
Crime: Grand Larceny, died.
164. Polly Ann Osborn.
Indiana State Prison South.
1871-1873.
Crime: Manslaughter.
165. Frank Osborn.
Indiana State Prison South.
1872-1876.
Crime: Burglary.
166. David S. Osborn.
Indiana State Prison South.
1874-1876.
Crime: Murder.
167. Tobias Ott
Indiana State Prison South.
1847-1849.
Crime: Larceny.
168. Frank Otto
Indiana State Prison South.
1860-1860.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
169. John Owen.
Indiana State Prison South.
1884- 1887.
Crime: Grand Larceny, Alias: Elmer Hancock.
170. Edward P. Owens.
Indiana State Prison South.
1863-1867.
Crime: Murder, Life Sentence.
171. Ambrose Parish.
Indiana State Prison South.
1867-1876.
Crime: Murder, Life Sentence, Pardon.
172. John Parker.
Indiana State Prison South.
1836-1839.
Crime: Larceny.
Note: Escaped 7-17-1837; Returned 4/1838; Escaped & Returned 5-30-1839.
173. Ezikial Parker.
Indiana State Prison South.
1844-1844.
Crime: False Pretense, died.
174. William Parker.
Indiana State Prison South.
1866-1868.
Crime: Bigamy
175. Mattie Patterson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1863-1863.
Crime: Military Spy, Discharged By Order Of Gen. Boyle.
176. Daniel Patterson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1836-1838.
Crime: Larceny.
177. Thomas Patterson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1875-1876.
Crime: Manslaughter, Pardon.
178. Albert Quick.
Indiana State Prison South.
1895-1896.
Crime: Grand Larceny, Pardon.
179. Robert Rankin.
Indiana State Prison South.
1894-1896.
Crime: Manslaughter.
180. Samuel Ready.
Indiana State Prison South.
1840-1840.
Crime: arson, Discharge forfeiture of recognizance.
181. James I. Ready.
Indiana State Prison South.
1872-1877.
Crime: Manslaughter.
182. John Reddick.
Indiana State Prison South.
1884-1885.
Crime: Burglary & Larceny.
183. David Richardson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1853-1855.
Crime: Bigamy.
184. Daniel Richardson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1869-1874.
Crime: Manslaughter.
185. John Richardson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1881-1883.
Crime: Conspiracy To Commit A Felony.
186. Will Riley.
Indiana State Prison South.
1829-1837.
Crime: Larceny.
187. John Riley.
Indiana State Prison South.
1862-1867.
Crime: Larceny.
188. Noah Rogers.
Indiana State Prison South.
1832-1833.
Crime: Grand Larceny, Pardon.
189. William Rogers.
Indiana State Prison South.
1868-1869.
Crime: Receiving Stolen Goods.
190. Thomas Rogers.
Indiana State Prison South.
1894-1896.
Crime: Robbery.
191. John G. Sanderson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1870-1872.
Crime: Forgery, Pardon
192. Isaac W. Sanders.
Indiana State Prison South.
1878-
Crime: Murder, Life Sentence: Discharged By Mandate.
193. William Sanderson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1886-1887.
Crime: Arson.
194. Sedell Sawyers.
Indiana State Prison South.
1860-1861.
Crime: Murder, Remanded For New Trial.
195. John H. Sawyer.
Indiana State Prison South.
1877-1879.
Crime: Grand Larceny, Alias: J. H. Shroyer.
196. Thornten Sawyers.
Indiana State Prison South.
1859-1861.
Crime: Murder, Life Sentence; Remanded For New Trial.
197. Arthur Shoemaker.
Indiana State Prison South.
1896-1897.
Crime: Breaking Into P.O.
198. Noah H. Simmons.
Indiana State Prison South.
1840-1845.
Crime: Publishing Counterfeit Money.
199. John Simpson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1861-1861.
Crime: Burglary
200. John B. Simpson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1873-1875.
Crime: Arson.
201. Elizabeth Taylor.
Indiana State Prison South.
1860-1861.
Crime: Petty Larceny.
202. Thompson Taylor.
Indiana State Prison South.
1825-1830.
Crime: Burglary.
203. Isaac Taylor.
Indiana State Prison South.
1854-
Crime . Murder, died.
204. Charles Thayer.
Indiana State Prison South.
1897-1897.
Crime: Larceny.
205. Mary Thompson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1866-1868.
Crime: Perjury.
206. Betty Thompson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1870-1872.
Crime: Grand Larceny.
207. John Thompson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1859-1860.
Crime: Larceny, Alias: John Flood.
208. Lewis Thompson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1865-1866.
Crime: Robbery, Pardon.
209. William Tinney.
Indiana State Prison South.
1895-1896.
Crime: Petty Larceny.
210. Elijah Tipton.
Indiana State Prison South.
1889-1890.
Crime: Burglary.
211. William Underwood.
Indiana State Prison South.
1858-1860.
Crime: Grand Larceny
212. George Underwood
Indiana State Prison South.
1880-1881.
Crime: Petty Larceny.
213. Alonzo Underwood.
Indiana State Prison South.
1888-1889.
Crime: Petty Larceny.
214. Stephen Vancleave.
Indiana State Prison South.
1885-1886.
Crime: Larceny.
215. Henry Vancleave.
Indiana State Prison South.
1886-1887.
Crime: Larceny.
216. George Vaughn.
Indiana State Prison South.
1849-1853.
Crime: Grand Larceny, Escaped.
217. William Vaughn.
Indiana State Prison South.
1893-1894.
Crime. Counterfeiting.
218. Alexander Walls.
Indiana State Prison South.
1890-1890.
Crime: Robbery.
219. Walter P. Ward.
Indiana State Prison South.
1846-1846.
Crime: Manslaughter, Died; Alias: Patrick Ward.
220. George W. Ward.
Indiana State Prison South.
1888-1891.
Crime: Grand Larceny, Alias: W. C. Mcclure.
221. Timothy N. Warner.
Indiana State Prison South.
1826-1828.
Crime: Larceny, Escaped 1-31-1827; Returned 2-5-1827.
222. Robert Warner.
Indiana State Prison South.
1868-1870.
Crime: Grand Larceny, Alias: Robert Harvey.
223. Aaron Warner.
Indiana State Prison South.
1869-1871.
Crime: Manslaughter, Pardon.
224. Macy Warner.
Indiana State Prison South.
1884-1887.
Crime: Manslaughter
Note: Discharged By Mandate Clark Circuit Court On Chge Of Murder
225. Fanny Watson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1866-1867.
Crime. Grand Larceny, Pardon.
226. Charles Watson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1850-1850.
Crime: Grand Larceny, Died; Alias: William Munsey; Wallace.
227. Elisha B. Watson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1855-1859.
Crime: Burglary, Pardon.
228. Robert White.
Indiana State Prison South.
1834-1838.
Crime: Manslaughter, Pardon
229. Harrison White.
Indiana State Prison South.
1846-1850.
Crime: Murder, died.
230. Hammon Williamson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1847-1849.
Crime: Rape.
231. John Williamson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1859-1862.
Crime: Larceny, Alias: John Campbell.
232. Charles Williamson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1881-1883.
Crime: Burglary.
233. Margaret Wilson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1860-1865.
Crime: Arson.
234. Robert Wilson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1829-1829.
Crime: Larceny, Escaped.
235. Nath Wilson.
Indiana State Prison South.
1844-1845.
Crime: Robbing U.S. Mail, Pardon
236. Nicholas Woods.
Indiana State Prison South.
1845-1848.
Crime: Manslaughter, Pardon
237. Burgess Woods.
Indiana State Prison South.
1847-1850.
Crime: Incest, Pardon.
238. Lyman Wood.
Indiana State Prison South.
1858-1860.
Crime: Forgery.
239. Sarah Jane Wright.
Indiana State Prison South.
1868-1871.
Crime: Grand Larceny
240. Ephraim Wright.
Indiana State Prison South.
1859-1861.
Crime: Stealing U.S. Mail.
241. John Wright.
Indiana State Prison South.
1860-1861.
Crime: Petty Larceny, Alias: Weathery John.
242. Alexander Young.
Indiana State Prison South.
1827-1828.
Crime: Receiving Stolen Goods.
243. Charles P. Young.
Indiana State Prison South.
1893-1894.
Crime: Burglary
245. Frank Young.
Indiana State Prison South.
1897-
Crime: Robbery, No Discharge Date Given.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Captain William H. Acker
William H. Acker, was born in New York, and appointed from Minnesota he would died young at the age of about 29, even thought his military career was cut short it was a interesting one. He became Captain of the first Minnesota Volunteers, on April 29, 1861, he would resign on August 20, 1861, only to reenlist as Captain in the sixteenth infantry, on May 14, 1861. On April 7, 1862, he was killed at the battle of Shiloh, Tennessee. He was made a Brevet Major, on April 7, 1862, for gallant and meritorious service in the battle of Shiloh, Tennessee.
Below you will find part of battle report, which his name is stated Those whishing to learn more abut William H. Acker can take this link.
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Numbers 91. Report of Brigadier General Lovell H. Rousseau, U. S. Army, commanding Fourth Brigade.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH BRIGADE, Battle-field of Shiloh, Tenn., April 12, 1862.
GENERAL: I have the honor to report to you, as commander of the Second Division of the Army of the Ohio, the part taken by my brigade in the battle at this place on the 7th instant. After a very arduous march on Sunday, the 6th instant, during much of which I was forced to take the fields and woods adjacent to the highway, from the narrowness of the latter and its being filled with wagon trains and artillery and for me at that time impassable, we reached Savannah after dark. Under your orders and superintendence we at once embarked on steamboats for this place. We reached the Landing here at daylight and soon after reported to you as ready for action. Under your order, and accompanied by you, we marched out on the field of the day before, a little after 6 o'clock a. m. Soon after, General Buell came up and directed you to deploy and form line of battle, our left resting on General Crittenden's right and our right extending in the direction of General McClernand's division, and to send out a company of skirmishers into the woods in front. This was done at once, Major King detailing Captain Haughey for that purpose.
Within a half hour after this you looked over the ground and decided to take a position some 200 or 300 yards to the front, on the crest of a piece of rising ground. I moved up the brigade accordingly, taking the new position indicated. In this line a battalion of the Fifteenth U. S. Infantry, Captain Swaine, and a battalion of the Sixteenth U. S. Infantry, Captain Townsend, both under command of Major John H. King, were on the right; a battalion of the Nineteenth U. S. Infantry, Major Carpenter, on left of King; the First Ohio, Colonel B. F. Smith, on Carpenter's left, and the Sixth Indiana, Colonel Crittenden, on the left flank, while the Louisville Legion, Colonel Buckley, was held in reserve 150 paces in rear of the line. Thirty or forty minutes after this line was formed Captain Haughey's skirmishers were driven in, several of his men shot, and my command fiercely assailed by the enemy. The attack lasted perhaps twenty minutes, when the enemy were driven off. In this contest Captain Acker, of the Sixteenth U. S. Infantry, was instantly killed
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Numbers 91. Report of Brigadier General Lovell H. Rousseau, U. S. Army, commanding Fourth Brigade.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH BRIGADE, Battle-field of Shiloh, Tenn., April 12, 1862.
GENERAL: I have the honor to report to you, as commander of the Second Division of the Army of the Ohio, the part taken by my brigade in the battle at this place on the 7th instant. After a very arduous march on Sunday, the 6th instant, during much of which I was forced to take the fields and woods adjacent to the highway, from the narrowness of the latter and its being filled with wagon trains and artillery and for me at that time impassable, we reached Savannah after dark. Under your orders and superintendence we at once embarked on steamboats for this place. We reached the Landing here at daylight and soon after reported to you as ready for action. Under your order, and accompanied by you, we marched out on the field of the day before, a little after 6 o'clock a. m. Soon after, General Buell came up and directed you to deploy and form line of battle, our left resting on General Crittenden's right and our right extending in the direction of General McClernand's division, and to send out a company of skirmishers into the woods in front. This was done at once, Major King detailing Captain Haughey for that purpose.
Within a half hour after this you looked over the ground and decided to take a position some 200 or 300 yards to the front, on the crest of a piece of rising ground. I moved up the brigade accordingly, taking the new position indicated. In this line a battalion of the Fifteenth U. S. Infantry, Captain Swaine, and a battalion of the Sixteenth U. S. Infantry, Captain Townsend, both under command of Major John H. King, were on the right; a battalion of the Nineteenth U. S. Infantry, Major Carpenter, on left of King; the First Ohio, Colonel B. F. Smith, on Carpenter's left, and the Sixth Indiana, Colonel Crittenden, on the left flank, while the Louisville Legion, Colonel Buckley, was held in reserve 150 paces in rear of the line. Thirty or forty minutes after this line was formed Captain Haughey's skirmishers were driven in, several of his men shot, and my command fiercely assailed by the enemy. The attack lasted perhaps twenty minutes, when the enemy were driven off. In this contest Captain Acker, of the Sixteenth U. S. Infantry, was instantly killed
Monday, January 24, 2011
Dr Robert Osborne Abbott.
Dr Robert Osborne Abbott.
Born: 1824, Pennsylvania.
Death: Jun. 16, 1867.
Civil War Union Army Surgeon. In 1849 he was commissioned as an Assistant Surgeon in the United States Regular Army, and was assigned to the Artillery Battery commanded by future Civil War Confederate General John Bankhead Magruder. He served for a time in garrison duty in California, then in Florida and Texas before being assigned to the East. In 1861 he was assigned as the Army's Chief Medical Purveyor in New York City, a duty he performed before being assigned to field service. In 1862 he was promoted to Major and Surgeon, US Army, and was assigned to the Army of the Potomac's V Corp, serving as its Chief Medical Director. Later in the year he was again moved to a different command, this time in Washington, DC. There he placed in charge of all the United States Army Hospitals in and around the capital, which also included all medical transports. He worked tirelessly and incessantly, and his devotion to his duty ultimately wrecked his health. On March 13, 1865 he was brevetted Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel, US Regular Army for "faithful and meritorious service during the war". He died in New York City in June 1867 from the effects of his service.
Burial: Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
Military service.
Assistant Surgeon November 23, 1849.
Major Surgeon, April 16, 1862.
Brevet Captain, July 21, 1861, for gallant and meritorious services at the Battle of Bull Run Va.
Brevet Major, May 4, 1862, for gallant and meritorious services at the siege of Yorktown Va.
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, March 13, 1865, for gallant and meritorious services at the siege of Petersburg Va.
Brevet Colonel, March 13, 1865, for gallant and meritorious services during the war.
Brevet Brigadier General, March 13, 1865, for gallant and meritorious services in the field during the war.
Born: 1824, Pennsylvania.
Death: Jun. 16, 1867.
Civil War Union Army Surgeon. In 1849 he was commissioned as an Assistant Surgeon in the United States Regular Army, and was assigned to the Artillery Battery commanded by future Civil War Confederate General John Bankhead Magruder. He served for a time in garrison duty in California, then in Florida and Texas before being assigned to the East. In 1861 he was assigned as the Army's Chief Medical Purveyor in New York City, a duty he performed before being assigned to field service. In 1862 he was promoted to Major and Surgeon, US Army, and was assigned to the Army of the Potomac's V Corp, serving as its Chief Medical Director. Later in the year he was again moved to a different command, this time in Washington, DC. There he placed in charge of all the United States Army Hospitals in and around the capital, which also included all medical transports. He worked tirelessly and incessantly, and his devotion to his duty ultimately wrecked his health. On March 13, 1865 he was brevetted Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel, US Regular Army for "faithful and meritorious service during the war". He died in New York City in June 1867 from the effects of his service.
Burial: Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
Military service.
Assistant Surgeon November 23, 1849.
Major Surgeon, April 16, 1862.
Brevet Captain, July 21, 1861, for gallant and meritorious services at the Battle of Bull Run Va.
Brevet Major, May 4, 1862, for gallant and meritorious services at the siege of Yorktown Va.
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, March 13, 1865, for gallant and meritorious services at the siege of Petersburg Va.
Brevet Colonel, March 13, 1865, for gallant and meritorious services during the war.
Brevet Brigadier General, March 13, 1865, for gallant and meritorious services in the field during the war.
Lemuel A. Abbott.
I have (Little ), or no family information here but those looking into him well be interested in his Military service.
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Lemuel A. Abbott.
Born Vermont, was appointed from Vermont.
First Sergeant, Co. B., 10th., Vermont Volunteers, July 28, 1862.
Second Lieutenant, Vermont Volunteers, March 20, 1863.
First Lieutenant, July 31, 1864.
Captain, February 5, 1865.
Mustered out June 23, 1865.
First Lieutenant, 97th., United States Colored Troops, November 6, 1865.
Mustered out April 6, 1866.
Second Lieutenant, 6th. United States Cavalry, July 2, 1867.
First Lieutenant, September 10, 1869.
Regimental Quarter Master, November 25, 1869 - May 17, 1873.
Captain, June 3, 1880.
Retired for wounds received in line of duty January 3, 1885.
Brevet Major, February 27, 1890, for gallant services in action against Indians at Big Dry Wash, Ariz. July 17, 1882.
Authors side note. In 1865, he was asking for payment of bounty claimed to be due his son, John J. Abbott, drummer of company I, 16th regiment Vermont volunteers.
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Lemuel A. Abbott.
Born Vermont, was appointed from Vermont.
First Sergeant, Co. B., 10th., Vermont Volunteers, July 28, 1862.
Second Lieutenant, Vermont Volunteers, March 20, 1863.
First Lieutenant, July 31, 1864.
Captain, February 5, 1865.
Mustered out June 23, 1865.
First Lieutenant, 97th., United States Colored Troops, November 6, 1865.
Mustered out April 6, 1866.
Second Lieutenant, 6th. United States Cavalry, July 2, 1867.
First Lieutenant, September 10, 1869.
Regimental Quarter Master, November 25, 1869 - May 17, 1873.
Captain, June 3, 1880.
Retired for wounds received in line of duty January 3, 1885.
Brevet Major, February 27, 1890, for gallant services in action against Indians at Big Dry Wash, Ariz. July 17, 1882.
Authors side note. In 1865, he was asking for payment of bounty claimed to be due his son, John J. Abbott, drummer of company I, 16th regiment Vermont volunteers.
Asa T. Abbott.
In the fall of 1861, Asa was detached to serve with 2nd Lt. Joseph Spencer on Co. A, to serve in the US Signal Corps. In the month of August, 1863, he was examined for an appointment as 2nd lieutenant in the Signal Corps. He received the strong recommendation of his friend Joseph Spencer.
In recommending him, Spencer wrote, "Private Abbott was one of the first detailed for the Signal Corps in August, 1861. He is a young man of good address, fair education, unexceptional moral character, and steady temperate, industrious habits. He served with me in the valley of the Shenandoah during the advance and retreat of Gen. Banks command through the campaign of the Army of Virginia under Gen. Pope; and also through the Maryland Campaign. He has always been faithful energetic, quick to perceive and prompt to act, and would make a thorough, efficient officer."
Lieutenant Abbott was assigned to duty on September 3, 1863, at the Signal Corps Camp of Instruction, at Georgetown DC. He served at that post until honorably discharged on Aug 29, 1865.
Captain William Roe, Chief Signal Officer, Dept of Washington, in a report dated Aug 1, 1864, and covering the operations of his command from July 10th to July 21st, 1864, at which time the defenses of Washington on the north side of the Potomac were attacked by the enemy and the city itself severely threatened, said, "I take pleasure in recommending to your notice Lieut Asa G Abbott, whose station was continually under the enemy's fire, an who many times narrowly escaped being struck by the enemy's bullets, but maintained his position and continued to work his station under fire for nearly two days."
Captain Joseph M Spencer, Chief Signal Officer, Military Division of the Tennessee, in a report dated Oct 4, 1865, and covering the operations of his command from April 28, 1865, to Sept 1, 1865, reported, "In mentioning in this connection 2nd Lt Asa Abbott, Signal Corps, USA, I would inform you that I have carefully watched his conduct since August, 1861. During the memorable campaign of Gens. Banks and Pope through northern Va. in 1862, Lieut Abbott, then being an enlisted man, won my admiration for his many acts of true bravery; at times, too, when he had no incentive for action, or expected any reward by promotion. As a commissioned officer, he has won my respect and esteem, by the intelligent and efficient manner in which he has performed every duty assigned him, of unflinching patriotism, zealous and reliable, he has served his country faithfully and well."
Abbott must have found the life of a soldier agreed with him. On March 7, 1867, he was appointed a 2nd lieutenant in the 28th U. S. Infantry. On July 14, 1869, he was assigned to the 3rd U. S. Artillery. He graduated from Artillery School in 1872. He was promoted to 1st lieutenant on June 30, 1876. He retired from military service on April 23, 1879. He was brevetted 1st lieutenant from March 7, 1867, for meritorious service in the Signal Corps during the Civil War.
Though retired from active military service, he continued in the service of the government. In 1894, Asa was detailed as professor at the Bishop Seabury Mission in Faribault, MN. He served as the Professor of Military Science. During his tenure there, the school changed its name to the Shattuck Military School.
In August 1901, he was transferred to the University of Washington at the own request. The transfer was noted in a St Paul paper which reported, "Mr. Abbott ranks as a first lieutenant in the regular army, but is also a veteran of the First Minnesota. He enlisted in Company E of that regiment on April 29, 1861, as a private and was subsequently transferred to the regular army, finally procuring a commission."
"Lieut. Abbott is considered one of the best instructors in the country. It is even said that his equal cannot be found outside of the West Point Academy."
Abbott retired from the military on April 23, 1904, and returned to Faribault. He died on Dec. 6, 1923, at the age of 82.
This information cames from.
Signal Corps Association.
WWW.CIVILWARSIGNALS.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Eugene Abadie
Eugene H. Abadieene, was born in 1810, France, and appointed from Pennsylvania, was nominated for Assistant Surgeon and was confirmed on July 4, 1836, however his name was mistakenly recorded as Edward H. Abadie, in 1845 he petition for the correction. Why he waited nine years is any ones guess. Became Major Surgeon on July 24, 1853. In 1854 he put in a petition asking for compensation for services rendered by him to the inhabitants of Fort Heileman as a surgeon in the late Florida war. In 1866, became brigadier-generals by brevet- Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Eugene H. Abadie, surgeon United States Army, for faithful and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865. In 1866, was to be assistant medical purveyor with the rank of lieutenant-colonel, July 28, 1866 through March 4, 1867.
Married Laura L. Beall, May 7, 1824.
Other assignments.
Mexican war; 1849 ordered to Point Isabel, Texas; July 24, 1853 maj., surgeon; 1855 at Ft. Union, N. M. April 23, 1861 captured at San Antonio, Texas and paroled; Aug. 17, 1861 assigned to a disability retirement board for officers; 1862-1864 at West Point and on medical boards at Philadelphia and New York City; from Nov. 29, 1864 chief medical officer of Military Division of West Mississippi; March 13, 1865 brevet ltcol. and col., U. S. Army for war service; from Aug. 5, 1865 chief medical officer of Military Division of West Mississippi; 1866 medical director of Department of Missouri; July 28, 1866 ltcol. and assistant medical purveyor which expired by law March 4, 1867; no date acting assistant medical purveyor at St. Louis. Eugene H. Abadie died on December 22, 1874, burial was at Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri.
U. S. No. 3. Report of Surg. E. H. AbadieArmy, of events at San Antonio, Tex.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, San Antonio, Tex., February 17, 1861.
SIR: I have the honor to report the political changes which will or have already closed our military functions in this department.
In the night, or a little before day, of the 16th, some 1,200 or 1,500 Texan troops, commanded by Major General McCulloch, acting under the orders of commissioners appointed by the Convention which had passed the ordinance for the secession of Texas, quietly took possession of the arsenal and arms, quartermaster and commissary property at this depot, and demanded its unconditional surrender by General Twiggs. After a stormy conference between the department commander and the commissioners, who had been here with their demands since the 8th instant, the general has acceded to their demands, and the two companies of United States troops marched out of the town in the afternoon and went into camp until arrangements could be made to transport them to the coast.
No orders have as yet issued from the headquarters,nor is it known what disposition will be made of the remaining troops. The medical and hospital property is yet under my charge, nor has the hospital been disturbed. So soon as orders issue they will be duly communicated.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your most obedient servant,
E. H. ABADIE
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SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS,
No. 27.
San Antonio, February 18, 1861.
The State troops having taken possession of the city of San Antonio and the property that belonged to the Federal Government, the officers of the general staff, viz, Bvt. Major W. A. Nichols, assistant adjutant-general; Major D. H. Vinton, quartermaster; Captain A. W. Reynolds, assistant quartermaster; Military Storekeeper R. M. Potter; Captain W. B. Blair, commissary of subsistence; Surg. E. H. Abadie, Medical Department; Major S. Maclin, paymaster; Major D. McClure, paymaster; Bvt. Second Lieuts. W. H. Echols and Nicholas Bowen, Topographical Engineers, and Captain R. H. K. Whiteley, Ordnance Department, will, as soon as their several functions shall cease, proceed to Washington City, D. C., and report to the chiefs of their respective bureaus. The chief quartermaster will advance to each officer named the mileage from this place to Washington City.
By order of Brevet Major-General Twiggs.
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GENERAL ORDERS,
HDQRS. MIL. DIV. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, No. 74. New Orleans, La., November 29, 1864.
Surg. E. H. Abadie, U. S. Army, having reported at these headquarters, in accordance with Special Orders, No. 324, paragraph 30, dated War Department, Adjutant-General's Office, Washington, September 29, 1864, is hereby assigned to duty as chief medical officer respected accordingly.
By order of Major General E. R. S. Canby.
Married Laura L. Beall, May 7, 1824.
Other assignments.
Mexican war; 1849 ordered to Point Isabel, Texas; July 24, 1853 maj., surgeon; 1855 at Ft. Union, N. M. April 23, 1861 captured at San Antonio, Texas and paroled; Aug. 17, 1861 assigned to a disability retirement board for officers; 1862-1864 at West Point and on medical boards at Philadelphia and New York City; from Nov. 29, 1864 chief medical officer of Military Division of West Mississippi; March 13, 1865 brevet ltcol. and col., U. S. Army for war service; from Aug. 5, 1865 chief medical officer of Military Division of West Mississippi; 1866 medical director of Department of Missouri; July 28, 1866 ltcol. and assistant medical purveyor which expired by law March 4, 1867; no date acting assistant medical purveyor at St. Louis. Eugene H. Abadie died on December 22, 1874, burial was at Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri.
U. S. No. 3. Report of Surg. E. H. AbadieArmy, of events at San Antonio, Tex.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, San Antonio, Tex., February 17, 1861.
SIR: I have the honor to report the political changes which will or have already closed our military functions in this department.
In the night, or a little before day, of the 16th, some 1,200 or 1,500 Texan troops, commanded by Major General McCulloch, acting under the orders of commissioners appointed by the Convention which had passed the ordinance for the secession of Texas, quietly took possession of the arsenal and arms, quartermaster and commissary property at this depot, and demanded its unconditional surrender by General Twiggs. After a stormy conference between the department commander and the commissioners, who had been here with their demands since the 8th instant, the general has acceded to their demands, and the two companies of United States troops marched out of the town in the afternoon and went into camp until arrangements could be made to transport them to the coast.
No orders have as yet issued from the headquarters,nor is it known what disposition will be made of the remaining troops. The medical and hospital property is yet under my charge, nor has the hospital been disturbed. So soon as orders issue they will be duly communicated.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your most obedient servant,
E. H. ABADIE
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SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS,
No. 27.
San Antonio, February 18, 1861.
The State troops having taken possession of the city of San Antonio and the property that belonged to the Federal Government, the officers of the general staff, viz, Bvt. Major W. A. Nichols, assistant adjutant-general; Major D. H. Vinton, quartermaster; Captain A. W. Reynolds, assistant quartermaster; Military Storekeeper R. M. Potter; Captain W. B. Blair, commissary of subsistence; Surg. E. H. Abadie, Medical Department; Major S. Maclin, paymaster; Major D. McClure, paymaster; Bvt. Second Lieuts. W. H. Echols and Nicholas Bowen, Topographical Engineers, and Captain R. H. K. Whiteley, Ordnance Department, will, as soon as their several functions shall cease, proceed to Washington City, D. C., and report to the chiefs of their respective bureaus. The chief quartermaster will advance to each officer named the mileage from this place to Washington City.
By order of Brevet Major-General Twiggs.
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GENERAL ORDERS,
HDQRS. MIL. DIV. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, No. 74. New Orleans, La., November 29, 1864.
Surg. E. H. Abadie, U. S. Army, having reported at these headquarters, in accordance with Special Orders, No. 324, paragraph 30, dated War Department, Adjutant-General's Office, Washington, September 29, 1864, is hereby assigned to duty as chief medical officer respected accordingly.
By order of Major General E. R. S. Canby.
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