Cyrus Leland & Charles F. Coleman Civil War.

Numbers 8. Report of Lieutenant Cyrus Leland, jr., Tenth Kansas Infantry.

KANSAS CITY, MO., August 31, 1863.

GENERAL: I have the honor to report the part taken by myself, and what I know of the late Quantrill raid.

I joined Major [P. B.] Plumb, at Olathe, Kans., about sunrise on the morning of the 21st instant. He had about 50 men. We started out on the road to gardner, but soon learned that Quantrill had passed through Gardner the evening previous, in the direction of Lawrence. We then struck across the country direct for Lawrence. When nearly 3 miles north of Gardner, we found Quantrill's trail, and learned that Captain [C. F.] Coleman, of the Ninth Kansas, was but 4 or 5 miles ahead of us. Major Plumb knew before this that Captain Coleman was ahead of us, and that he was on the trail. We overtook Captain Coleman about 4 miles southeast of Franklin about 9 a. m. Long before this we could see the smoke over the city of Lawrence. Here we moved in a southwesterly direction. We had gone but a short distance when we could see the smoke and dust non the Lawrence and Fort Scott road.

Then we knew about where the enemy were. As we moved along we could see the dust and fresh smoke, and could see by this which way they were moving. Along here I asked Major Plumb to give me charge of the militia (the citizens that had and would join us). He did so. near Brooklyn we made a halt of a few minutes; I suppose it was to find out where the enemy were. While here, a good many of the citizens joined us, and I formed them into companies. I assigned about 50 to a company; had enough to form three companies. Near here we had a skirmish with the enemy; this was about 11 a. m.; the cavalry doing about all of it. Just before this skirmish, general Lane joined us with about 30 men.

After this skirmish, major Plumb ordered me to take the advance with all the militia that I could get. At the first skirmish all the militia, with the exception of one company, broke ranks, some to go farther in the advance, while others would keep away in the rear. I took the advance with the militia; had from 50 to 200 men, but they were strung out in squads back to our cavalry. There were from 20 to 50 of the militia that would fight very well. Whenever we would press up pretty close and commence firing on the enemy, they would halt and form line of battle, and fight us until our cavalry would come in sight, or come pretty near their range, when they would commence their retreat again. Our cavalry horses were very much worn out, and could not catch up with the advance militia. During the day after the first skirmish, our cavalry, with the exception of one company of the Ninth Kansas, was from 1 to 3 miles in our rear.

This company of the Ninth succeeded near sundown in getting near enough to give the enemy a few shots. Along in the afternoon, Major Plumb came up in the advance. He told me that the cavalry horses were completely tired out. The rest of the day Major Plumb was in the advance with the militia, or with this company of the Ninth Kansas, which was then from a quarter to a half of a mile in rear of the advance militia. Just about dark I was in advance with about 40 of the militia. We had just driven the rear guard of the enemy over the brow of a hill when we heard yelling just over this hill. Soon we saw the enemy come up on the hill. They were in line, I think, about 200 strong. They came charging down upon us. We fell back to this company of cavalry. They formed in line as they sa us coming back. We formed on their right. The enemy came up near enough to fire a few shots, when they commenced to retreat again. This was within 2 or 3 miles of Paola, right west of it. It was soon so dark that we lost them. We went into Paola. Reached Paola about 8 o'clock. Found Colonel [C. S.] Clark there. He soon sent out scouts to find Quantrill's trail.

Some time during the night they found the trail. Colonel Clark said that he would start out at 3 o'clock in the morning with all the force that he could get. I staid with Major Plumb Friday night at Paola. Saturday morning we started on the trail with a few citizens. Near the line we fell in with Majors [W. C.] Ransom and [L. K.] Thacher; they had three companies of cavalry. At Williams' place, some 12 miles in Missouri, we found Colonel Clark. We stopped and fled here. Before we left Williams', Major Phillips came in with a command. Here the command separated. Majors Plumb, Ransom, and Thacher, with their companies, started out in a northeast direction; I kept with them. They scouted the country as they moved. Sunday we scouted country in toward Lone Jack. Twice we fell in with some Missouri troops. They were scouting the country in every direction. Sunday night we reached Lone Jack, and sent out detachments to guard all the crossings.

We could see by the enemy's trail that they had disbanded, nearly all of them leaving the direct trail. Monday we scouted the Sni Bottom. Tuesday morning I left Majors Plumb and Thacher near Blue Springs, and came into Independence with Major Ransom, with one company of cavalry. I came into Kansas City in the afternoon with 6 or 8 scouts. Through the whole of the expedition I do not know of any of our command being killed or wounded. In the chase from Brooklyn to Paola we killed 4 of Quantrill's gang. They were left where they were killed. During the chase in Missouri we killed several men, but I do not know just what number.

I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

CYRUS LELAND, JR., First Lieutenant Tenth Kansas Volunteers.

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Numbers 6. Report of Captain Charles F. Coleman, Ninth Kansas Cavalry.

LITTLE SANTA FE, MO., August 30, 1863.

SIR: On the night of the 20th, at 8 p. m., I received a dispatch from Captain [J. A.] Pike, commanding at Aubrey, stating that he had just received reliable information that Quantrill with 700 men was in camp on the head of Grand River, 8 miles east of that place. I immediately sent a messenger to Westport and Kansas City with a dispatch stating the facts as I received them. In about fifteen minutes afterward, I received the second dispatch from Captain Pike, stating that Quantrill had passed into Kansas 5 miles south of Aubrey, with 800 men. The second messenger was immediately sent to Westport and Kansas City with the above news, also one to Olathe, with the request that the word be carried on west.

At 9 o'clock I started with all my available force, consisting of a detachment of Company M, Fifth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, and a part of my own company, in all about 80 men. At Aubrey I was joined by Captain Pike, Company K, Ninth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, and Company D, Eleventh Kansas Volunteers Cavalry. My force then consisted of about 180 men. From Aubrey I sent a dispatch to Lieutenant-Colonel [C. S.] Clark, commanding at Coldwater, that at 11 o'clock I would start after them. I struck their trail 5 miles south of Aubrey, followed it some 3 miles, when we lost it, they having scattered and divided their force to prevent pursuit int the night (in again finding it, I lost near two hours).

At Gardner I learned that they passed through six hours before. From Gardner I sent runners south and west to notify the inhabitants that Quantrill had gone north with a large force. I soon could see the smoke from the burning of Lawrence, and pressed on as fast as our jaded horses would their. When about 6 miles south of Lawrence, I was relieved from command by the arrival of Major [P. B.] Plumb, Eleventh Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, with about 30 men. From there we turned south for Baldwin City, and, when neat there, saw them burning Brooklyn.

We halted there a short time to hear from our scouts which way they were moving, who reported that they were on the Fort Scott road, moving south. From Baldwin City we struck southwest, and intercepted them on the Fort Scott road, and engaged their rear with what men we could bet up, we having made a charge for the last 3 miles, and the most of our horses being totally given out, having traveled them upward of 30 miles without feed, water, or rest. After a few rounds their rear gave way and joined their main command. We then divided our command and attempted to cut them off from the crossing of Ottawa Creek, but failed on account of the jaded condition of our horses.

We then got together about 40 soldiers and the same number of citizens (all the rest of the horses having given out), and again attacked them in the rear, and kept up a running fight for the next 18 miles, and till we drove them into the Bull Creek timber west of Paola. Night coming on, we abandoned the chase, having been in our saddles twenty-four hours without food or water for man or horse, and having traveled over 100 miles. The enemy here took around Paola on the north. From the best information received during the day, we killed and wounded about 30 of them. We rested at Paola during the night, and in the morning Lieutenant-Colonel Clark took command and resumed the chase.

Respectfully, your obedient servant,

C. F. COLEMAN, Captain Ninth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry.

Fugitives from Texas.

Here is a short list of outlaws from Texas, all were indicted but are now on the run.

Erath County, Texas.

Sam ( Samuel? ) Gass and Mary Gass, Kidnaping committed 1876; indicted December same year; Sam Gass is about 31 years old, light complexion, sandy beard, weights 140 pounds, spare built, Mary his wife, 21years, slim and medium height.

Batty Thornton, Murder; committed May 1875; indicted June same year; about 25 years old, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, light complexion, dark brown hair, blue eyes, and weights about 140 pounds, in Mississippi.

Hamilton County Texas.

J. W. W. Hughes, Murder; indicted October, 1874; 30 years old, 6 feet high, 160 pounds fair complexion, light hair, one stiff finger; was sentenced to the penitentiary for fifteen years; escaped before rearching his destination.

Hays County Texas.

John G. Chapman, Murder; committed November 26, 1874; indicted March 25, 1875; about 37 years old, dark hair and eyes,little gray , but uses dye on hair and whiskers.

Dan Nichols, Theft of hogs; committed November 30, 1875; indicted September 14, 1876; is about 25 years old, light hair and whiskers, weights 200 pounds, about 5 feet 9 inches.

Ellen Holland, Bigamy; committed December 20, 1876; indcted March 16, 1877; is living with Columbus Moore as his wife; is about 25 years of age.

Columbus Moore, Bigamy; committed December 20, 1876; indcted March 16, 1877; about 27 years of age, is a Blacksmith by trade; last heard of was in Robertson county.

Sam ( Samuel? ) Burton, Assault to murder.  About 5 feet 10 inches high, about 38 years old, heavy build, light hair, blue eyes, has a small scar on upper lip, takes a great deal and gets drunk whenever he can get whisky.

Jefferson County Texas.

Wesley Garner, Arson,; committed May 1877; indicted July 1877.  About 5 feet 10 inches, high, weighs 180 pounds; dark, swarthy complexion, dark hair and eyes, slow spoken, heavy voice, wears no beard, heavy features,  about 55 years old.  Was reported to be in Austion, Texas, in July and August last driving a dray.

Burnet County Texas.

George Carver Sr. and George Carver Jr., Murder of George Mosely and James Sharp; committed February 1, 1870; indicted December 3, 870; both supposed to be hung.

E. M. Yerger, Unlawful marriage; committed November 9, 1869; indicted April 5, 1871; is about 6 feet 2 inches in height, about 34 or 35 years of age, dark hair, and brown eyes; fair complexion, well educated, school teacher by prfession and strong taste for Phrenology; last heard from was in Colorado; peculiar appearance of the eyes.

Manly Turner, Defacing brand on stock with intent to defraud; committed November 25, 1870; indicted August 13, 1871; about 5 feet 7 inches high, 28 years old, light complexion and hair, gray eyes, heavy set, weighs about 160 pounds, rather good looking and plays cards; when last heard from two months ago, was in Houston Texas.

William Perkins, Murder; committed August 11, 1872; indicted September same year; the murder was committed in Lampasas county; Englishman, about 35 years old, about 5 feet 6 inches high, weighs 135 or 140 pounds, darkcomplexion, black hair and eyes, physician by profession, and a particular friend of James P. Newcomb, late of Auston Texas.

Clay Stinnett; Edward Caven and William T. Caven, Murder.
Committed September 1, 1873; indicted August 8, 1874.

Clay Stinnett, is about 28 years of age, about 5 feet 4 inches high, dark complexion and hair and black eyes, weighs about 130 pounds, and has a small patch of white beard on the left jaw about the size of a half dollar; when lastheard from was in the state of Alabama.

Edward Caven, is about 24 years of age, 5 feet 11 inches high, selender form, weighs 160 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes and regular features, wears a brown moustache and travels from Burnet county to the Rio grand, frequently in Kimble, Mason and Gillespie counties.
Ed Caven is one of the recently captured by Captain McNelly, with King Fisher on the Rio Grand.

William T. Caven, is about 22 years of age, near6 feet high, weighs some 200 pounds, dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes, no beard, has youthful but homely features; ranges through the counties of San Saba, Mason, Gillespie and the Rio Grand.

James Dunning Pennsylvania Fur Trader, 1747.

James Dunning was an active trader through the years, and on July 9, 1747, he was accused by the Indians before the Provincial Council with having stolen forty-seven deer skins and three horses from a sober, quite Delaware on the Juniata River.  The Indians pursued him to Erie and to Ohio, but could not come up with him, and reported him as having gone down the Ohio.  Dunning had a sleeping place on the Allegheny Trail to Shannopin's Town somewhere near the head of Bruch Creek, but it's exact locttion has never been determind.

Note. If you would like to read more about James Dunning, take this link.
http://www.pa-roots.com/bedford/history/earlycolonialtimes.html

John J. Freyvogel, Soldier-Fireman-Blacksmith-Boatman & Inventor.

The following information comes from; The History of the firemen of the City of Pittsburgh, 1889.

John J. Freyvogel, began life as a carriage blacksmith, and served his time at his trade. He ia apt in the use of tools and makes his own inventions in his own shop. About the time he had finised learning his trade, the war came on and he enlisted for the Union.

He joined Captain Smith's company of Jackson's regiment at Pittsburgh in July 1861.  Colonel Jackson was soon promoted to Brigadier General, and was killed on the fatal fields of Fredericksburg.  Freyvogel paricipated in all the battles fought by Pennsylvania troops in the Army of Potomac, including Fredersburg.
He was wounded four times in the Fredericksburgh fight.  One bullet entered his thigh, two tore his knee, and one lodged in his calf of his leg.  He was left upon the field, and fell into the hands of the enemy.  He was taken to Libby prison and put in the hospital. 

Author's note.  He was in the 9th., Pennsylvania Reserve Corps/ 38th, Pennsylvania Volunteers, company A., Enrolled July 16, 1861, at Allegheny Co., Mustered in July 28, 1861, at Washington D. C. Enlisted as a private for 3 years.  Discharged on surgeon's certificate March 24, 1863.  On the enrollment card he is listed under two names; Freyvogel and Fregoogel.  In the company roster he is listed as John J. Fregoogel. 

As soon as he was able to walk he was parold on account of his wounds.  When released from captivity he was sent to the Naval School Hospital, Annapolis, where he remained four months.  After he had recovered, his wounds still rendered him unfit for duty, and he was honorably discharged in April, 1863.  He came home and obtained employment upon the gun-boats, that were then being fitted up for, the Union service at Pittsburgh.  After the gun-boats were finished he went into other employment, until he joined the Fire Department in 1872.

Engine Company No 5 was organized as part of the Pittsburgh Fire Department in April, 1872.  Freyvogel was engineer.  In 1889, he still holds that position.  Freyvogel has a love for mechanics and invention, and afforded by the life of a fireman, has had more to do with keeping him in the department than salary attached to the place.  He has a well esupplied work shop fitted up in the rear of the engine house, and spends all his spare time with his hammer and forge.  As a result of his constant experiments, and study No 5 engine house is supplied with sveral useful and ingenious appliances that are not to be found anywhere eles in the world.

The invention which Freyvogel considers of most value is an improvement upon the hames and hames catchers of the harness.  The improved hames are made entirely of metal, and each sides is in one complete piece.  The rings are welded on solidly.  The cateh is a part of the hames, and there are no parts, liable to work loose and get out of order.  The catch itself works upon the drop principle, and cannot get out of order or become unfastened.  The Warwick Manufacturing Company, of Cleveland, Ohio, now makes Freyvogels's improved hames, and they are coming into general use.

Author's note.  Freyvogel went on to make other improvements, for the fire houses around the wold.  He improved on the horse detaching arrangement.  Also the catch on the doors of the horse stalls.  Also a device for hurrying the horse out of the stalls.

Francis Ackley Hero Of WW1.

Francis Ackley, Corporal, Company D., 60th., Infantry.

For extraordinary herisim in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918.  After his company had suffered sever losses from an enemy machine gun, Corp. Ackley volunteered to silence it singlee-handed.  Advancing from the flank under heavy sniping fire, he surprised the crew, killed the three gunners with his pistol and then turned the machine gun on the enemy, covering the advance of his detachment to the position and inflicting several losses on the hostile troops.
Home address, Thomas Ackley, Uncle, 656 Lake Street, Elmira, New York.

They Sold Their Wife.

Yes you read the title right.  All the men on this list sold one of his wife's.  When I first ran across this information I thought it was a erorr.  But as I went through more records I found more and more men selling their wife's.  One hundred years ago, unwanted wives were still being sold at market. A husband would bring his wife with a rope halter round her neck, shouting out his intention to sell her. The woman would then be auctioned in the same way as cattle – even by her weight. Between 1780 and 1850, over 300 such sales were reported in the newspapers and there were very likely many other unreported cases.

Wife selling was a kind of folk custom, allowing quarrelling couples to unofficially separate. News reports were naturally highly critical, but they also presented the sales as amusing anecdotes, a titillating glimpse for readers of a chaotic working class world.   Wife sales were by no means a commonplace divorce alternative. They were exotic enough to be presented as oddities by the press. As a result dozens of lurid accounts can be found in 18th and 19th century British newspapers. Thomas Hardy famously used newspaper reports of wife-selling Until divorce was readily available, hundreds of men bought and sold their wives – for as little as one pint of beer.

The men on this list all servied in the war of 1812, when I put this list together I neglected to put what state they were from.  But there are enough names that you should be able to tell if you have the right ancestor. You may be in for a big surprise. You may find that your Great-Great-Great-Grandmother had been sold for a cow or a pint of beer.
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Thomas Bell.
Sold his first wife: Judith Shearon
Second wife: Sarah M. Knox.

Adam Bellinger.
Sold first wife: Elizabeth Hoover.
Second wife: Eliza Ricket.

John Bennett.
Sold his first wife: Sally Williams.
Second Wife: Mary Ann Lamb.

David J. Bent.
Sold his first wife: Rebecca Hubbard.
Second wife: Emeline M. Armstrong.

Daniel Bailey.
Sold his first wife: Mehitable Estabrook.
Sold his second wife: Cynthia H. Adams
Third wife: Ruth Durbon.

John Bailey.
Sold his first wife: Margaret Crabtree.
Second Wife: Harriet Eliza Smith.

Benjamin Baker.
sold his first wife: Mary Gilman.
Second Wife: Mary Adams.

Ezekiel Baker.
Sold his first wife: Olive Lowery.
Second wife: Camilla Babber.

Auguish Land Campbell.
Sold his first wife: Nancy Squire.
Second wife: Sarah Ann Bailey.

Henry Calyer or Henry V. Calyer or Henry Kolyer.
Sold his first wife: Elizabeth Ann Bailey.
Second wife: Elizabeth Wilkins.

Duncan Campbell.
Sold his first wife: Polly Aikers.
Second wife: Nancy Anderson.

Levi Campbell.
Sold his first wife: Mary Day.
Second wife: Ragraut Degraut.

Moses Cochran.
Sold his first wife: Mary Small.
Second wife: Lucinda W. Cook.

Eunice S. Eames.
Sold his first wife: Sally Miler.
Second Wife: Evnice S. Smith.

James Earnest.
Sold his first wife: P. A. Kunnel.
Second wife: Polly Ann Kurl.

Joseph Easter.
Solld his first wife: Mary Smith.
Second wife: Lucretia (?).

Thomas S. Easton.
Sold his first wife: Abigal G. Hart.
Second wife: Elizabeth C. Smith.

Sylvester Eaton.
Sold his first wife: Lydia Gardner.
Sold Second wife: Blandina Goodwin.
Third wife: Nancy Wilks.

George B. Eckelberry.
Sold his first wife: Rebecca Dorr.
Second wife: Catharine Eddy.

Luther Fillmore.
Sold his first wife: Susan Ford.
Second Wife: Hannah A. Sheffield.

Jonathan Fisher.
Sold his first wife: Maria Brainard.
Second wife: Sarah Brooks Youngs

Joshua Fish.
Sold his first wife: Catharine Sieles.
Second Wife: Polly Row.

Allen Fisher.
Sold his first wife: Eliza Levering.
Second wife: Louisa Gelinger.

Christopher Fisher.
Sold his first wife: Abigal Whaley.
Second wife: Rebecca Shepard.

Henry Fisher.
Sold his first wife: Marry Ann Culps.
Second wife: Nancy Meadows.

Humphrey Fisher.
Sold his first wife: Elizabeth Francisco.
Second wife: Catharine Ludwick.

Nahum Fisher.
Sold his first wife: Betsey Harrington.
Second wife: Mary P. Rockwood.

Francis Fitzgerald.
Sold his first wife: Mary Whitington.
Second wife: Maria Hulett.

Andrew Fitzlan.
Sold his first wife: Mary Briant.
Second wife: Eliza Curtner.

John Flanigan.
Sold his first wife: Elizabeth Penticost.
Second wife: Susan M. Justice.

Harbin H. Ford.
Sold his first wife: Marearet Grady or Crady.
Second wife: Ann Maria Brooks.

John T. Ford.
Sold his first wife: Nancy Wilson.
Second wife: Mary Ann Graham.

Warner Ford.
Sold his first wife: Sarah Terrel.
Second wife: Catharine Hawkins.

Kenas Gilbert.
Sold his first wife: Elizabeth Stokesberry.
Second wife: Rebecca Skaggs.

Robert Gilrist.
Sold his first wife: Jane Fleming.
Second wife: Mary Ann Powers.

Thomas Gilham.
Sold his first wife: Cynthia Davis.
Second wife: Mary Wiseman.

Benjamin Gilkison.
Sold his first wife: Chaistina Powell.
Second wife: Sibbie Ann Taylor.

Caleb Gill.
Sold his first wife: Susan Wheeler.
Second wife: Elizabeth Wheeler.

John Gillespie.
Slold his first wife: (?) Houston.
Sold his second wife: Nancy Gallagher.
Third wife: Jane Kilbourn.

Eleazor Gillett.
Sold his first wife: Sylvpa Taylor.
Sold his second wife: Malinda Small ( Alleged ).
Third wife: Sylvia Taylor.

George Goodwill.
Sold his first wife: Elizabeth Harden.
Second wife: Nancy Babcock.

Horace Goodwin.
Sold his first wife: Mary Ramsey.
Second wife: Phebe C. Berry.

Frederick N. Hall.
Sold his first wife: Sally Hammond.
Second wife: Almira S. Paentiss.

Henry Hall.
Sold his first wife: Patty Clark.
Second Wife: Emoline Wyman.

John Hall Jr.
Sold his first wife: Jane Allen.
Second wife: Elizabeth McCarter.

Cyrus Haymond.
Sold his first wife: Jane Somerville.
Second wife: Mary Carpenter.

William Hanna.
Sold his first wife: Feriby Martin.
Second wife: Margaret Pierce.

Levi Harling.
Sold his first wife: Frances Eliza Street.
Second wife: Mary E. Evans.

John E. Yates.

Birth: Dec. 26, 1825, Grantsburg, Crawford County, Indiana.

Death: Dec. 26, 1825, Grantsburg, Crawford County, Indiana.

Indiana 38th., infantry, company K.

John E. Yates.

Date Enrolled: 1863/12/20.

Age: 38.

Where Enrolled: Rossville, Georgia.

Regiment: 38.

Company: K

Discharge Date: 1864/07/14.

Notes: Killed near Chattahoochee River, Georgia, July 14, 1864, by accident while on duty by falling out of tree.

Burial: Marietta National Cemetery.

Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.

Plot: F, 0, 4728

GPS (lat/lon): 33.95065, -84.54046

Note. If your interested in learning more about John E. Yates, and his civil war adventures take this link, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~connectville/military/jeycw/  and if your interested in learning more about his wife and children take this link and put in his name. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

They Fought Barefooted.

Shoes are such common place one gives them little thought, until one has to fight without them.  When the Civil War started neither side was will equiped with the bare necessities.  Oh they were readly with guns, canons and ammunition, but when it came to the bare necessities both armies were in short supply.  By the end of 1861, Just about ever commanding officer was asking for shoes, clothing and food.

In November of 1861, Colonel John S. Williams of the C. S. A. watch a number of his men leave blood in their tracks as the march.

Captain Will Rumsey, reported in 1864, that a number of his men were barefooted.  they were the Second regiment West Virginia 188, men and the thirty-fourth regiment Ohio, Mounted Infantry had 190 men without shoes.

Many of the commanding officers would send in a requests asking for shoes and other of the bare necessities, only to find them rerouted to another brigade.  There were on going reports asking command why one brigade was being better equiped then others.  One colonel who's name was forgotten said if he could find shoes he would bury them with his own money.  When ever either army went into a town they asked for shoes and many of the community would give their old second hand shoes.

Which battle in the Civil War was started over a rumor of a supply of shoes in the town?

Gettysburg. General Heth had heard there was a warehouse full of shoes there, and moved to procur them for his men, when they encountered Union troops.

It is a myth that the battle of Gettysburg started over shoes.

The fact is Heth was told there were shoes there, and although they were never located, mainly because Jubal Early's troops had been through the town a few days before, and would have certainly taken everything of worth.

Sources;Bruce Catton's Civil War, James Longstreet's From Manassas to Appomattox, Civil War Battlefields by Frank Vandiver.

Report of Lieutenant Colonel Carter Van Vleck, Seventy-eighth Illinois Infantry, including march to the relief of Knoxville.

At no time since the organization of the regiment have we been so poorly equipped for such a trip. Many of the men were barefooted and a majority of them without shirts and overcoats, but they all understood the importance of their mission and went with alacrity and cheerfulness. On two different days we were without rations of any kind, and for many days had nothing but unbolted corn meal, or fresh meat and corn meal without salt. The roads were very muddy, and the weather, a portion of the time, cold and wet. The men necessarily suffered a great deal, but I heard no murmurings or complaints.

Report of Brigadier General Bushrod R. Johnson, C. S. Army, commanding Buckner's division.

The pickets of Johnson's brigade were withdrawn from the rifle-pits in front of Fort Loudon at 11 p. m. by Major Lowe, of the Twenty-third Tennessee, and brought up to the column. Many of my men were barefooted and poorly clad, and the weather was chilly and damp. I regret to state that during this and the subsequent march, as well as during the operations before Knoxville and the march to that place, many desertions occurred in this division, especially among the Tennessee troops.

CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS HILL'S CORPS, September 29, 1863.

In future no man will be excused from any duty whatsoever on the ground of being barefooted.

Report of Colonel John S. Fulton, Forty-fourth Tennessee Infantry, commanding Johnson's brigade.

The numbers of the different regiments of this command were thus small, the barefooted men having been sent to the rear, by order from division commander, as follows: Forty-fourth Tennessee,56 men; Twenty-fifth Tennessee, 23 men; Twenty-third Tennessee, 26 men; Seventeenth Tennessee, 120 men and 2 officers. Aggregate, 227.

Numbers 506. Report of Major General R. E. Rodes, C. S. Army, commanding division.

The division arrived at Madison Court-House, By way of Thornton's Gap and Sperryville, on July 29. In concluding what I have to say about this campaign, I beg leave to call attention to the heroes of it; the men who day by day sacrificed self on the altar of freedom; those barefooted North Carolinians, Georgians, and Alabamians, who, with bloody and swollen feet, kept to their ranks day after day for weeks. When the division reached Darkesville, nearly one-half of the men and many officers were barefooted, and fully one-fourth had been so since we crossed the Blue Ridge.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, March 24, 1863.

There is an effort, as you know, to get all the Federal force out of the State (a communication devoutly desired by me), and those who cater to this idea may make a showing of the sick, the broken regiments, and paroled prisoners to some effect; but, in fact, my force has been relieved from battle to press forward through rain and mud and snow, barefooted, to meet your utmost expectations.

Numbers 20. Report of Lieutenant Colonel James W. Langley, One hundred and twenty-fifth Illinois Infantry, commanding THIRD Brigade.

The men were drenching wet, adding greatly to the weight of their loads, and their sleep, though sound, was the sleep of exhaustion and afforded them but little rest; besides, many were barefoot and footsore. Those who fell sick by the wayside were left in houses to the care of the citizens, as we had no means of transportation.

Numbers 84. Annual report of Captain S. G. Lynch, assistant quartermaster and assistant superintendent of U. S. Military Telegraphs, Department of West Virginia, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1865.

At about 11 a. m. November 28 the rebels, in U. S. uniform, under General Rosser, surprised the Federal force at New Creek, Va., and took possession of the place. The rebel force consisted of a division of cavalry. Much Government property was destroyed. The military telegraph office was seized so quickly that the operator had not time to escape and was carried off by the retreating rebels. He was robbed of his valuables and clothing, compelled to march barefoot to Harrisonburg, given nothing to eat until the third day of his captivity, and then merely three-quarters of a pound of fresh beef, which had to suffice until the evening of the fifth day, was confined in Castle Thunder, Richmond, and by sharing the blanket of a prison camp was kept from freezing.

HEADQUARTERS C. S. MILITARY PRISON,
Camp Sumter, Ga., February 26, 1865.
Lieutenant G. W. McPHAIL,
Aide-de-Camp and [Acting] Assistant Adjutant-General:

SIR: I have the honor to call your attention to the following facts: There are a large number of paroled prisoners of war who are doing work for the Government which if not done by them would have to be done by impressment or other hire and thus be a heavy wxpense to the Government. These men are, almost without exception, barefooted, having been so long at work that what shoes they had are entirely worn out.

HEADQUARTERS OWEN'S RIVER EXPEDITION,
September 16, 1862.


The men are barefooted and naked, although requisitions have been made time and again for clothing. when I send for clothing for three companies I almost invariably, if I receive any at all. 

HEADQUARTERS EASTERN DIVISION, POWDER RIVER INDIANA EXPEDITION.


Some thirty-six hours after reaching this post a fatigue to work on the earth-works being thrown up around the place. If the spirit that prompted the detail expected to feast its purposes through insubordination or rebellion it was egregiously disappointed. What a sight was here. Four hundred ragged, barefooted men, emaciated with fatigue and the dangers of a four months' campaign, who had met and worsted an enemy on three several occasions, marched up in the face of a garrison of 2,000 more well appointed idle troops to work as actors, while these idle troops played the audience. Nobly and without a murmur of discontent did these ragged, war-worn veterans respond to orders, carrying the lesson to the hearts of those who chose to view them that they had learned a soldier's first duty was to obey and could be as successful in this as they had been during their late campaign. The total absence of tools naturally caused some speculation as to the cause of the detail. As the mystery was transparent, it is well enough to add that the ragged and barefooted veterans spent the allotted time at the designated place, tools or no tools.


Authors note.  This page showed no favoritism for either side it was to show that men will fight under any hardships if they believed their cause is just.

1812 Pension Applications.

Here is a list of names from the 1812, pension applications, that I was unable to use.  Maybe this information will help in your search for your ancestors.
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James Campbell.
Born: October 29, 1798, Boothbay, Maine.
Service: Private, Captain Jacob Auld's, Company, Maine.
Enlisted: June 20, 1814, June 29, 1814, August 8, 1814.
Discharged: June 24, 1814, July 5, 1814, November 3, 1814.
Residence: Boothbay, Lincoln county, Maine.
Father: Joseph Campbell.
Mother: Jane ( Jenny ) Reed.
Wife: Mary Brewer.
Marriage: January 23, 1820, Boothbay, Lincoln county, Maine.
Death of soldier: January 7, 1884, Boothbay, Lincoln county Maine.
Bounty Land.
James Campbell No. 64-669-40-50.
Mary Brewer Campbell No. 27-660-120-55.

Noah Barefoot.
Wife: Lizza Barefoot.
Service: Private, Captain H. Hooker's company N. C. Militia.
Enlisted: Served 20 day's in July and August 1813.
Death of soldier: August 29, 1851, Johnston county, N. C.
Residence of widow: 1854, 1856, Johnston county, N. C., 1878, Johnston county, P. O., Godwins or Codwins N. C., 1878, Mingo, Sampson county, N. C.
Bounty Land: No. 39843-160-55.

Peter Bellenger or Bellinger.
Born: 1788, Sant Johnsville, Montgomery New York.
Widow: Catharine.
Service: Private, Captain John J. Klock's company, New York Militia.
Enlisted: September 7, 1814.
Discharged: November 14, 1814.
Residence of soldier: 1852, 1855, Tioga county, Pennsylvania.
Residence of widow: 1867, 1872, 1875, Tioga county P. O. Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.
Maiden name of widow: Catharine Shale.
Marrige of soldier: October 13, 1813, Openheim, Montgomery county, New York.
Children: Maria, David, Levi, John, Peter and Norman Bellenger or Bellinger.
Fater: John Jost Bellinger.
Morther: Elizabeth Putnam.
Death of soldier: August 21, 1864.
Bounty Land No. 106806-160-55.

Collins G. Briggs.
Widow: Mariah Briggs.
Service: Ordinary seaman, New York Flot (?) U. S. N.
Enlisted: July 22, 1774.
Discharged: February 25, 1815.
Soldier residence: 1855, 1871, Chenango county, New York.
Widow residence: 1878, Dickson, Coffey county, Kansas.
Wife's maiden name:  Sold first wife Melinda Bloss, second wife Mariah Hamilton.
Marriage: June 11, 1851, German county, New York.
Bounty Land No. 64717-60-55.
Death of soldier: November 12, 1875German county New York.

David Chapin.
Widow: Sarah Chapin.
Service: Cornet, Captain Jehail Demick's company, New York Militia.
Enlisted: January 20, 1813.
Discharged: May 1, 1913.
Soldier residence: 1850, 1855, Oswegatchie, St. Lawrence county, New York.
Widow residence: 1871, Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence county, N.Y., 1874, West Medford, Mass.
Maiden Name of widow: Sarah Haskin.
Death of soldier: January 13, 1862 or 1863, Oswegatchie, New York.
Death of widow: August 1, 1883, West Medford, Mass.
Bounty Land No's.: David Chapin, 28263-40-50, Sarah Haskin Chapin, 9954-120-55.

James Dalton.
Widow: Betset Dalton.
Service: Private, Captain Hayne's company N. H., Militia.
Enlisted: September 24, 1814.
Discharged: November 25, 1814.
Residence of soldier: 1851, 1855, Deerfield, Rockingham, N. H.
Residence of widow: 1871, Deerfield, Rockingham, N. H.
Maiden name of widow: Betsey Rand.
Marriage of soldier: August 1, 1807, Epson, N. H.
Death of soldier: December 10, 1868, Deerfield, N. H.
Death of widow: About 1881.
Bounty land No.'s: James Dalton 27446-40-50, Betsey Dalton 35887-120-55.

John Eaker.
Widow: Catharine A. Baker.
Service: Private, Captain E. L. Gingle's company, N. C. Militia.
Enlisted: February 1, 1814.
Discharged: July 31, 1814.
Residence of soldier: 1872, 1873, Calhoun, Gordon county, Ga.
Residence of widow: 1878, Gordon county, P. O. Resaca Ga.
Maiden name of widow: Sold first wife Nancy Best, second wife Catharine A. Baker.
Marriage of soldier: About May 1843, Lincoln county Ga.
Dath of soldier: May 9, 1874, Gordon county Ga.

Benjamin Smith Fairchild.
Born: January 8, 1787, Newburgh, Orange county New York.
Father: Aaron Fairchild.
Mother: Elizabeth Smith.
Widow: Elizabath Fairchild.
Service: Private, Captain J. Lynde's company, New York Militia.  In battle of Plattsburgh.
Enlisted: September 8, 1814.
Discharged: September 14, 1814.
Residence of widow: 1864, 1878, Willsborough, Essex county New York.
Maiden name of widow: Sold first wife Elizabeth Aiken, married January 2, 1813, Ulster county New York, Second wife Elizabeth Whitney.
Marriage of soldier: March 12, 1846, Westport, Essex county, New York.
Death of soldier: January 14, 1855.
Death of widow: Prior to September 26, 1904.
Bounty Land No. 103818-160-55.

William Freeman.
Widow: Elizabeth A. Freeman.
Service: Private, Captain Peter Lamar's company, Ga., Militia.
Enlisted: November 21, 1814.
Discharged: May 20, 1815.
Residence of soldier: 1850, 1855, 1871, Gwinnett county, P. O. Lawrenceville Ga.
Residence of widow: 1878, 1888, Gwinnett county, P. O. Lawrenceville Ga.
Maiden name of widow: Sold first wife Lucinda Harris, second wife Elizabeth A. Blunt.
Marriage of soldier: December 7, 156, Gwinnett county, Ga.
Death of soldier: October 5, 1876, Gwinnett Ga.
Bounty land numbers: 6085-80-50., 37803-80-55.

John Rikeman.
Widow: Susan V. Rikeman
Service: Private, Corporal, Sergeant, Captain Bremner's company, New York Militia.
Enlisted: September 5, 1812, September 2, 1814.
Discharged: December 14, 1812, December 14, 1814.
Residence of soldier: 1850, New York, N. Y.
Residence of widow: 1855, 1871, New York, N. Y.
Maiden name of widow: Susan V. Peterson.
Marriage of soldier: April 10, 1810, New York, N. Y.
Death of soldier: July 4, 1853, New York, N. Y.
Bounty Land numbers: 2147-40-50, 4144-80-50, 169-40-55.

USS Jacob Jones ( DD 130 ) Of WW II.

A while back I received a nice letter from a Mrs. Shirley Collier Perry asking if I would put her father Samuel Mims Collier Jr., on my death list.  I said I would be glad to, then after a little research I found her father was indeed kill on the USS Jacob Jones in WW II., and not in 1917, which that page was made for.   I was about to write her and tell what was  going on when I received another letter from her with some interesting information so interesting I decided to do this page on the USS Jacob Jones of WW II.

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Note. Push on the photos to enlarge.

 On the morning of 27 February 1942, Jacob Jones departed New York harbor and steamed southward along the New Jersey coast to patrol and search the area between Barnegat Light and Five Fathom Bank. Shortly after her departure, she received orders to concentrate her patrol activity in waters off Cape May and the Delaware Capes. At 1530 she spotted the burning wreckage of tanker R. P. Resor, torpedoed the previous day east of Barnegat Light; Jones circled the ship for two hours searching for survivors before resuming her southward course. Cruising at a steady 15 knots through calm seas, she last reported her position at 2000 and then commenced radio silence. A full moon lit the night sky and visibility was good; throughout the night the ship, completely darkened without running or navigation lights showing, kept her southward course.

At the first light of dawn 28 February 1942, undetected German submarine U-578 fired a spread of torpedoes at the unsuspecting destroyer. The deadly "fish" sped unsighted and two "or possibly three" struck the destroyer's port side in rapid succession.

According to her survivors, the first torpedo struck just aft of the bridge and caused almost unbelievable damage. Apparently, it exploded the ship's magazine; the resulting blast sheared off everything forward of the point of impact, destroying completely the bridge, the chart room, and the officers' and petty officers' quarters. As she stopped dead in the water, unable to signal a distress message, a second torpedo struck about 40 feet forward of the fantail and carried away the after part of the ship above the keel plates and shafts and destroyed the after crew's quarters. Only the midships section was left intact.

All but 25 or 30 officers and men, including Lieutenant Commander Black, were killed by the explosions. The survivors, including a badly wounded, "practically incoherent" signal officer, went for the lifeboats. Oily decks, fouled lines and rigging, and the clutter of the ship's strewn twisted wreckage hampered their efforts to launch the boats. Jones remained afloat for about 45 minutes, allowing her survivors to clear the stricken ship in four or five rafts. Within an hour of the initial explosion Jones plunged bow first into the cold Atlantic; as her shattered stern disappeared, her depth charges exploded, killing several survivors on a nearby raft (as had happened to the Jacob Jones (DD-61) in 1917).

At 0810, an Army observation plane sighted the life rafts and reported their position to Eagle 56 of the Inshore Patrol. By 1100, when strong winds and rising seas forced her to abandon her search, she had rescued 12 survivors, one of whom died en route to Cape May. The search for the other survivors of Jones continued by plane and ship for the next two days, but none were ever found.

USS Jacob Jones.

Survivors and those killed

http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/crews/ship1386.html

Trumpeter's Of Arkansas Frist Cavalry-Union.

Arkansas First Cavalry--Union.

Non-Commission Staff.

John Pool, Chief Trumpeter, Enlisted November 1, 1862, date of rank July 1, 1865.  Apponited from bugler of Co. B.  Mustered out with regiment.

Oren A. Whitcomb, Chief Trumpeter, Date of rank August 31, 1863.  Appointed from private of the 37th., Illinois infantry.  Appointed 2nd., Lieutenant of Co. B., July 14, 1864.

James Lusk, Chief Trumpeter, Enlisted August 4, 1862, date of rank July 14, 1864.  Appointed from bugler of Co. G., reduced in rank May 28, 1865.

Company A.

John W. Smith, Trumpeter, Enlisted May 10, 1862, date of rank July 3, 1863.  Mustered out with regiment.

Company B.

Robert Reed, Bugler, Enlisted November 5, 1862, date of rank August 14, 1863.  Mustered out with regiment.

Company C.

John Painter, Trumpeter, Enlisted September , 1863, date of rank September 2, 1863.  Mustered out with regiment.

Company D.

Roderick A. Caldwell, Trumpeter, Enlisted June 23, 1862, date of rank June 1, 1864.  Mustered out with regiment.

Levi Strickland, Trumpeter, Enlisted June 24, 1863, date of rankJuly 3, 1863.  Appointed trumpeter February 1, 1863.  Killed in action September 4, 1864.

Company E.

No trumpeter's in this company.

Company F.

John M. Wyatt, Trumpeter, Mustered in January 10, 1863, date of rank July 16, 1863.  Mustered out with regiment.

Company G.

James W. Butler, Trumpeter, Mustered in July 31, 1862, date of rank August 1, 1863.  Mustered out with regiment.

Frederick Miles, Trumpeter, Enlisted July 21, 1862, Mustered in July 21, 1862.  Taken prisoner December 7, 1862, died in prison.

Company H.

Marion F. Evans, Trumpeter, Enlisted February 1, 1864, date of rank March 1, 1865.  Mustered out with regiment.

John F. Bruns, Trumpeter, Enlisted July 21, 1862, Mustered in August 25, 1862.  Died at Cassville Missouri December 10, 1862.

Company I.

John R. Ward, Trumpeter, Enlisted May 1, 1864, date of rank May 1, 1864.  Mustered out with regiment.

Company K.

Lyeurgus M. Bulter, Trumpeter, Enlisted June 25, 1863, date of rank September 1, 1863.  Mustered out with regiment.

Company L.

Isaac Hudson, Ttumpeter, Enlisted August 28, 1862, date of rank August 28, 1862.  Mustered out with regiment.

Company M. 

Charles H. Hyatt, Trumpeter, Enlisted February 12, 1863, date of rank September 1, 1863.  Mustered out with regiment.

William Henry Nelson Master Mariner.

I, William Henry Nelson, of the city of New York, in the United States of American master mariner, do solemnly, sincerely and truly swear that I sailed from the said city of New York on the 20th day of September last as master of and in the ship Harvey Birch, of New York a ship owned and registered in New York in conformity with the laws of the United Staes, bound for the port of Havre de Grace, in France with a cargo consisting of wheat. About the 9th day of October I arrived at Havre and having discharged the cargo of my ship and ballasted her I sailed in her again for the portof New York on the 16th day of NOvember, first having received the register crew list, articles and all papers belonging to the ship in proper form from the U. S. consul there.

On the morning of Tuesday, the 19th instant the ship then being in about latitude 49 06 north, longitude 9 52 west, a steamer was made out bearing for the Harvey Birch which on getting nearer was found to be an armed vessle and hoisted at the peak the flag of the so-called Confederate States, and when within hailing distance a person on board who I learned was the captain hailed my ship saying, "Haul down your colors and heave the ship to" - the ensign of the United States being at this time flying at the peak of my vessle; this order was complied with and I then received the order, "Lower yoru boat and come on board," which I also complied with, taking my ship's papers with me.

After arriving on board the steamer I was introduced by the first lieutenant by name Fauntleroy, to Captain Pegram as commander of the C. S. steamer Nashville, to whom I produced all the papers of my ship for examination to show that I was engaged in legal trade. Captain pegram took the ship's papers-he did not return them and still holds them-and then told me that he should hold me a prisoner of war by authority of the Confederate States. He then told me I might go on board my ship, and I was ordered to send my crew on board the steamer as quickly as possible. I returned to my ship and at once made preparations to leave her, but orders were repeatedly given from the steamer to hurry up and sufficient time was not given to enable either myself or my crew to get our effects out of the ship.

The second lieutenant with other officers came on board the ship and took charge of her, and orders were given to seize fresh stores,&., and in cosequence thereof all the fresh meat, poultry, pigs, eggs, and butter were taken out and put on board the steamer and especially it was ordered that all the oil, tea, coffee, and sugar should be put on boared the steamer, which was done. When all this had been accomplished the crew left the ship by order of the second lieutenant, I being last on board, leaving the second lieutenant and his boat's crew in charge of the ship.

After arriving on board the steamer we saw that the Harvey Birch was in flames and the second lieutenant returned on board the steamer with his boat which was secured, but the ship's quarter boats which had been used in communicating were cast adrift. Captain Pegram now said, "Now, as it is all over we will give her a gun," or words to that effect, and a gun was discharged at the ship but without apparently hitting her.

The steamer then was put on an easterly course, the crew of the ship having previously been put in there signed at the request of the captain a document stating that we would not take up arms against them while in their custody, he having said that I and my officers should have our liberty on board when we had signed it. I was frequently told that an oath would be exacted of us "not to take up arms against the Confederate States" before I could be liberated but I was liberated without any such being taken.

The steamer steamed up the English Channel and arrived at Southampton at about 8 a. m. on the 21st instant and came to anchor in the river. Captain Pegram then told me that I and my crew were at liberty and might go ashore, but he refused to put us ashore and I therefore employed a steam-tug at my own expense and landed my crew in Southampton docks between 9 and 10 a. m. and they were taken charge of by the U. S. consul there. Repeatedly while on board the steamer in conversation with the officers I was told that she was not fitted out as a vessel of war; that she was on a special mission to England but naval officers were in command of her.

I was told byone of the crew that the crew originally signed articles at Charleston, S. C., to go to Liverpool but that before sailing the officers were al changed and new articles were brought on board which the crew were compelled to sign by threats of force. I was also infomred that the crew was composed of English and Irish and Colonel Peyton, a person who came from Charleston in her, informed me that her officers were coming here to alter the vessel and to have her converted into a man-of-war and to take command of two other vessels now fitting out in Great Britain as men-of-war.

The chronometer and barometer belonging to the Harvey Birch were taken by Captain Pegram who refuses to deliver them up. The Harvey Birch was a ship six years old and of 1,482 tons register. Before we lost sight of the ship her masts had gone over the side and her hull was burnt to the water's edge.

W. H. NELSON.

Sworn before me, in the consulate of the United States at London, this 22nd day of November, 1861.

Lafayette H. ( Reb ) Russell.

Born Lafayette Russell on May 31, 1905, "Reb" Russell grew up in Coffeyville, Kansas. A superb athlete all through his school years, he was a star running back on the University of Nebraska football team, and gained even more fame when he switched to Illinois' Northwestern University, where he played fullback and was named an All-American in 1930.


It was inevitable that a big, good-looking, famous football star would be courted by Hollywood, and Russell was eventually given small parts in a few films at Fox Pictures, but nothing really came of them. However, he did sign a contract with independent producer Willis Kent to star in a series of low-budget westerns. He made nine of them, with titles like The Man from Hell (1934), Lightning Triggers (1935) and Blazing Guns (1935), for Kent during 1934 and 1935, and "low-budget" is perhaps a charitable description of them. For all his athletic prowess, riding ability and good looks, Russell just wasn't much of an actor, but even if he had been he wouldn't have been able to overcome the threadbare production values, lame and trite scripts and overall shoddiness of the films themselves. They were distributed through the states-rights syndication system, which meant that basically not a whole lot of people saw them, and Russell never really made an impression on either fans or Hollywood itself. By 1935 he and Kent had parted ways. He left Hollywood and toured with several traveling circuses during the rest of the 1930s. In the 1940s he returned to Coffeyville, married and raised a family. He bought several ranches, becoming somewhat of an expert on livestock breeding. He died in Coffeyville of a heart attack in 1978.

Lieutenant Colonel Richard G. Ward's Dog Tag.

I usually find my projects by key words like House, Horse, Child and so on.  I never thought of ( Dog Tags ), until a Mr. Chris Knoblauch sent me a picture of one of his.  Now I've been doing this for many years and read thousands of documents and not once did I read anything about Dog Tags.  So I decided to see what I could find on them.  I was surprised too find so many web sites on the subject.  I knew the army started issuing them a little before WWI., and that's about all I knew about them.  But I should have known better.  The soldier was always afraid of not being identified after being wounded or killed.  I should have known with our American ingenuity a soldier would come with sometnig to speak for him when he could no longer do so for himself.
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1st, Kansas Colored Infantry--New organization--79th., United States Colored Infantry.

Richard G. Ward
Sept. 22, 1834--Dec. 31, 1906.

First Kansas Colored Infantry Co. A.

Captain, Ward Richard G., residence Richmond, Ind., Enlisted Jan. 13, 1863. Promted Marjor May 2, 1863.



Provided by Chris Knoblauch.


Field & Staff.

Lt. Colonel, Ward Richard G., residence Richmond, Ind., Mustered in April 22, 1865. Mustered out with regiment Oct. 1, 1865.

Indian Names From Oklahoma.

This page is to give you a little lead into your family.  This information was taken from the ( Land Deeds ), of Oklahomia.  These names are not in order.  I know some of you are thinking what is so important about land deeds.  Well one can learn a lot from these deeds like their former husband name and their true Indian name and in some cases some of the heirs.  Like I said this page is to give you a little lead.  Here you will find a name or names, State which of couse is Ok., a time line and county and some times more. 
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1. Clara Bohannon, Pottawatomie, formerly Clara E. Birdie Bernard, Issued date 1910.

2. Caw-Coush, Gun, Cheyenne and Arapaho, Iussed date 1892.

3. Mush-ah-Du-Nee, Bettie Gun.

4. Buffalo Road & Red Hair, Cheyenne and Arapaho

5. Ida Blue Jacket, Eastern Shawnee, Ottawa Conuty.

The following surname is Buffalo, there are three pages of records on them, to many to put here.  But I have given a few from the first page.  If you think you had a Buffalo ancestor in Ok., you can request a look up.

6. Lizzie Delodge L. S. Buffalo, Issued date 1926, Noble County.

7. Cathrine Buffalo, formerly Cathrine Mc Henry, Issued date 1911, Beaver County.

8. Cedric L. S. Buffalo, Ponca reservation, Issued date 1923, Noble County.

9. Eliza J. Buffalo, Pawnee, Issued date 1893, Pawnee County.

10. Bob Tail-Wolf, Issued date 1926, Blaine County.

11. James Carter or Shoey-To-Ty, Wichita, Issued date 123, Caddo County.

12. Joseph Carter or Shoey-Pe-Cho-Quah, Sac or Fox indian, Issued date 1916, Payne County.

13. Fast Runner Carter or Ti-Yone-Ah, Caddo tribe, Issued date 1965, Caddo County.

14. Corman P. Carter or An-Nus-Sa, Issued date 1917, Caddo County.

15. Pox-Nose, Issued date 1930, Blaine County.

16. Twin-Woman, Issued date 1929, Custer County.

17. One Man, Issued date 1919, Blaine County.

18. Flying Woman ( Wolf Trunk ). Issued date 1921, Blaine County.

19. Richard Yellow Berry, Issued date 1928, Noble County.

20. William G. Foster or Ah-Pe-Tock, Sac or Fox indian, Issued date 1916, Lincoln County.

21. Pearl Frazier formerly Pearl Shook, Roy Shook and Iva Jane Shook, Orphan children of Matilda Shook, Issued date 1911, Pawnee County.

22. Edward Fox or Mah-Than-Pea-Se-Ca and Bertha Fox or SE-Co-Nah-Pea-Ca, Issued date 1922, Pottawatomie County.

23. Katie Good Fox, heir of Nora Hawk Chief, Pawnee Sioux Indian, Issued date 1921, Pawnee County.

24. Cora Rushing Fox, Pawnee Indian, Issued date 1727, Pawnee County.

25. Hinda Green or Waw-Tog-Ra-Me, Otoe reservation, Issued date 1900, Noble County.

26. James White Horse, Issued date 1943, Cotton County.

27. Albert Horse or Ho-Koy, Issued date 1924, Caddo County.

28. Monroe Horse or Tsa-To-Ke, Kiowa, Issued date 1908, Cotton County.

29. Clyde Bear Robe, Issued date 1826, Canadian County.

30. Bever Skin, Issued date 1926, Blaine County.

31. Sitting Woman, Issued date 1923, Canadian County.

32. Sampson Kelly heir to Mrs. Wolf Feathers, Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian, Canadian County.

33. Sampson Kelly heir to Flying Woman, Issued date 1922, Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian, Canadian County.
 
34. Sampson Kelly heir to White Woman Issued date 1915, Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian, Canadian County.
 
35. Leonard Big White Wolfe, Ponca Indian, Issued date 1926, Noble County.

36. Willie Left Hand, Wichita reservation, Issued date 1938, Caddo County.

37. Philp Lee or Aw-Saw-We-Kol-Ah, Sac and Fox Indian, Issued date 1908, Pottawatomie County.

38. Coming On Horseback, Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian, Issued 1931, Blaine County.

39. Lucy B. Lightfoot formerly Lucy B. Dutton, Issued date 1910, Woodward County.

40. Lone Bear, Issued date 1920, Blaine County.

41. Standing Against Wind, Issued date 1920, Blaine County.

42. Maud Moses formerly Maud New Rider, heir to Benjamin Marshall a Pawnee Indian, Issued date 1917, Payne County.

43.  Edith Buttler formerly Edith Mason ( She-Sho-No-Quah ), A Sac and Fox Indian, Issued date 1916, Payne County.

44. Frank Mason or He-She-Ta, Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian, Issued date 1892, Canadian County.

45. James Mason a Pawnee Indian Issued date 137, Pawnee County.

46. James Little Sun, Issued date, 1937, Pawnee County.

47. Lida Walking Sun, Issued date 1918, Payne County.

48. Stella Nelson formerly Stella Haley, heir of Kate May Poaroe, a citizen Pottawatomie Indian, Issued date 1921, Cleveland county.

49. Hoarse Voice, Issued date 1921, Kingfisher County.

50. Man Riding on Cloud, Issued date 1916, Blaine County.

51. Annie Perry Tohee formerly Annie Perry, heir of Townsend and Indian of the Iowa reservation, Issued date 1918, Payne County.

52. Crook Nose ( Bertha Happy ), Issued date 1925, Roger Mills County.

53. Anna Sampson or Kin-Wah-Pe-A-Se, Shawnee tribe, Issued date 1892, Pottawaomie County.

54. Crooked Woman Hoffman, Issued date 1917, Dewey County.

55. Lump Nose, Issued date 1921, Canadian County.

56. Glennie Walker or Mesh-Go-Ah, Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian, Issued date 1892, Kingfisher County.

57. Ida Walker formerly Ida White Bear or Wa-Co-Ok, a Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian, Issued date 1909, Canadian County.

58. Annie Julia Mow-Wat, Issued date 1926, Tillman County.

59. Fan Man ( Russell Tall Bull ), Issued date 1936, Dewey County.

60. James Waters heir of Edgar White Mule, Issued date 1959, Noble County.

61. Violet Waters formerly Violet Wild Bird, a Otoe and Missouria Indian, Issued date 1923, Noble County.

62. Fannie Black Eagle, Issued date 1957, Pawnee County.

63. Frank Bear Chief, Pawnee Indian Issued date 1918, Pawnee.

64. Lucy Gilmore formerly Lucy West, heir of Anna Bear Chief a Pawnee Indian, Issued date 1920, Pawnee County.

65. Mary Young or Ken-Wen-Keuh-So, a Seneca Indian, Issued date 1892, Ottawa County.

66. Fannie Black Eagle, a Pawnee Indian, Issued date 1924, Pawnee County.

Ratliff Family Of Outlaws Texas 1876.

I ran across this Ratliff family will doing some other research.  I tried to find something on them but had no luck, maybe one of you readers can help.  There crimes took place in Blanco county Texas.  They were all indicted but made their escape.  They were last known to be in Nueces county Texas.  The only information I have on them is their crimes.  I would like to add more information to their names even if there only family stories.
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William Ratliff, theft of hogs; indicted September 1876; about 32 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, spare built, blue eyes.

James Ratliff, theft of cow, indicted September 1876; 5 feet 6 inches high, will weigh about 185 pounds, light complextion, blue eyes.

George Ratliff, theft of cattle;  indicted September 1876; rather heavy built, florid complextion, blue eyes.

Joseph Ratliff, theft of cattle;  indicted September 1876; is between 50 and 60 years of age, weighs 175 pounds, very broad shoulders, 5 feet 10 inches high, hair very gray, rather talkative, is the father of James, George and William Rarliff, last seen in Nueces county Texas.

Update 8-18-2013.

The following information was given by Jim Radcliff.

Joseph Ratliff and his sons relocated to Blanco Co. TX. from Louisiana about 1872-75, he bought 5 acres there. Lost track of him until 1880 in Polk Co. Ark. census, living with new wife and his namesake son with his other sons living nearby.
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They were in Arkansas in 1880 but were apparently caught and sentenced to 2 years at Huntsville for the boys and 3 years at Rusk for Joseph.  I figure that when Joseph was released in 1883, he was near death, as the conditions at the prisons were horrible by today's standards, punishments included bread and water, sitting on a stool for many hours, beating with clubs and whips, and shootings, there was no talking allowed while in the cells, being loaned out to different outfits like the railroads and farms and logging camps.

Joseph died around 1885, his grave has not been found....yet. his boys lived out their lives in Texas and Arkansas and are buried there. This family never served in the war of Rebellion, however, other kinfolk did serve.

However, the boys in Huntsville may have know John Westly Hardin as he was there at the time.

My interest in this line is that I am a Great Grandson of Joseph by one of his many wives

Men Of The Ship Providence, 1776 & 1792-95

I have been doing a lot of research for other people on the ship Providence, so I thought it was time I did a page of my own.  I'm not all that interested in the history of the ship although it's interesting.  What I'm more interested in is the men of the Providence and I know other are too.
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This first list of men are out of Massachusetts and were under the command of Captain H. Hacker, and took part in the captureing of the Mellish & Active.

1. John Allen---Quarter Master.
2. John Abtron---Sergeant of Merines.
3. James Allen---Seaman.
4. Joseph Allen---Acting Lieutenant.
5. William Allen---Gunner.
6. Joseph Amos---Carpenter's Mate.
7. Oliver Capron---Seaman.
8. William Chadsey---Seaman.
9. John Chadwick---Boy.
11. John Connolly---Boatswin's Mate.
12. William Best---Seaman.
13. Caleb Brown---Seaman.
14. Philip Brown---First Lieutenant.
15. William Bryant---Seaman.
16. James Burick---Seaman.
17. Peter Burgeu---Boy.
18. John Davis---Seaman.
19. Peter Dedory---Seaman.
20. Ruben Deway---Seaman.
21. William Earl---Master.
22. James Edwards---Seaman.
23. Andrew Fernando---Seaman.
24. Richard Fry---Quarter Master.
25. Sampson George---Fifer.
26. Oliver Gorton---Seaman.
27. Oliver Green---Surgeon's Mate.
28. Richard Grinnal---Armorer.
29. John Hacker---Boy.
30. Sam. Hacker---Boy.
31. George Hardy---Seaman.
32. William Harris---Captain's Clerk.
33. Caleb Howard---Seaman.
34. Jere Ingraham---Second Mate.
35. Peleg Johnson---Seaman.
36. Martin Langly---Seaman.
37. Daniel Lawrence---Midshipman.
38. Joh. Lillibredge---Dummer.
39. Aaron Martin---Seaman.
40. William Mingo---Seaman.
41. Andrew Molder---Seaman.
42. John Pearce---Seaman.
43. William Peckham---Carpenter.
44. Oliver Perry---Armorer's Mate.
45. Alexander Philips---Boatswain.
46. Gideon Philips---Seaman.
47. Miphil Philips---Seaman.
48. Charles Prince---Seaman.
49. Walter Quin---Steward.
50. Peter Ratfil---Seaman.
51. William Richardson---Seaman.
52. William Robin---Seaman.
53. Stephen Rust---Midshipman.
54. John Salisbury---Gunner's Mate.
55. Jeffrey Socidin---Seaman.
56. Thomas Spriggs---Seaman.
57. John Sterling---Cooper.
58. Benoni Taylor---Seaman.
59. Enos Tew---Carpenter's Mate.
60. Joab Tew---Seaman.
61. Adam Thanter---Second Lieutenant.
62. Reuben Thomson---Seaman.
63. John Trivett---Lieutenant of Marines.
64. Jos. Turner---Seaman.
65. George Wanton---Seaman.
66. William Wardwell---Midshipman.
67. Nicholas Weaver---Gunner's Yeoman.
68. William Weaver---Chief Mate.
69. John York---Cook.

The following men served on the Providence.  The years covered are 1792-95, This list deals with their certifcates.
The following information will be; Date of certifcate, No. of statement, Name, Service, Interest commencing, Amount of certifcate issued.

The year 1792.

1. June 14, 1792, 2561, John McCrackin, Landsman, July 11, 1780, $66.36.

2. July 3, 1792, 2608, Edward Strenghtfield, Mate, August 26, 1779, $56.84.   

3. July 9, 1792, 2655, John Grant, Volunteer, July 16, 1780, $93.79.

4. August 22, 1792, 2872, William Hill, Boy, July 11, 1780, $55.12.

5. August 22, 1792, 2874, Jacob Wamsley, Boy, July 11, 1780, $154.37.

6. September 14, 1792, 2936, John Lee, Seaman, July 11, 1780, $57.09.

7. October 5, 1792, 2959, Christopher Smith, Marine, July 11, 1780, $51.47.

8. October 5, 1792, 2967, John Wright, Landsman, July 11, 1780, $50.49.

9. October 5, 1792, 2955, Daniel Smith, Marine, July 11, 1780, $57.03.

10. October 13, 1792, 3063, Eden Wadsworth, Landsman, July 11, 1780, $49.92.

11. October 11, 1792, 3147, Addington Davenport, Barber, July 11, 1780, $53.23.

12. November 22, 1792, 3219, George Cushman, Marine, July 11, 1780, $51.25.

13. November 29, 1792, 3248, John Harrts, Corporal of marines, July 11, 1780, $70.83.

14. November 30, 1792, 3255, James Richardson, Boy, July 11, 1780, $53.83.

15. December 13, 1792, 3313, John Adlington, Boy, July 11, 1780, $63.33.

16. December 14, 1792, 3307, Thomas Butler, Marine, July 15, 1780, $45.79.

17. December 14, 1792, 3311, Morris Hinch, Sweeper, July 15, 1780, $30.69.

18. December 14, 1792, 3310, Henry Doile, Marine, July 15, 1780, $58.92.

The year 1793.

1. January 9, 1793, 3456, Elijah Munroe, Quartermaster & Quarter Gunner, July 11, 1780, $112.85.

2. January 24, 3542, Alexander Touch, Steward, July 11, 1780, $163.33.

3. April 6, 1793, 3859, John Baker, Seaman, July 11, 1780, $81.87.

4. April 6, 1793, 3827, Samuel Peckham, Drummer, January 1, 1777, $32.75.

5. April 13, 1793, 3901, Melatiah Pease, Landsman, March 9, 1778, $4.00.

6. May 1, 1793, 3933, Samuel Johnson, Seaman, July 11, 1780, $57.61.

7. May 16, 1793, 4052, John Norcot, Landsman, August 26, 1779, $3.66.

8. May 18, 1793, 4086, Joseph Moncrief, Boy, July 11, 1780, $42.25.

9. June 29, 1793, 4209, Samuel Tyler, Marine, July 11, 1780, $48.59.

10. August 23, 1793, 4498, Edward Sherden, Seaman, July 11, 1780, $64.36.

11.November 26, 1793, Petrt St. Meddard, Surgeon's mate, April 30, 1780, $159.25.

The year 1794. 

1. January 2, 1794, 4649, James Holt, Marine, July 11, 1780, $50.10.

2. January 2, 1794, 4745, Jonathan Donnison, Master, September 25, 1780, $467.95.

3. January 20, 1794, 4847, John Eddy, Marine, July 11, 1780, $53.46.

4. February 7, 1794, 4941, Chistopher Hill, Seaman, July 11, 1780, $61.89.

5. February 7, 1794, 4942, Joseph Wheaton, Landsman, July 11, 1780, $47.15.

6. March 15, 1794, 5177, Elisha Aldrick, Corporal of marines, July 11, 1780, $60.20.

7. April 4, 1794, 5233, John Chase, Landsman, July 11, 1780, $50.98.

8. April 4, 1794, 5234, Levi Cole, Marine, July 11, 1780, $50.13.

9. April 4, 1794, 5235, Philip O'Bransher, Seaman, July 11, 1794, $58.42.

10. April 11, 1794, 5246, Nicholas Sanders, Seaman, July 11, 1780, $63.73.

11. April 11, 1794, 5247, Edward Broker, Cook, July 11, 1780, $120.88.

12. April 11, 1794, 5248, Casper Duncan, Landsman, July 11, 1780, $50.59.

13. April 24, 1794, 5410, Stephen Burdin, Seaman, July 11, 1780, $58.63.

14. April 24, 1794, 5411, Benjamin Roberts, Seaman, July 11, 1780, $46.36.

15. April 25, 1794, 5412, John Burdin, Boy, July 11, 1780, $47.81.

16. April 25, 1794, 5415, John Williams, July 11, 1780, $60.51.

17. August 18, 1794, 5942, James Rogers, Master, May 10, 1779, $72.52.

The year 1795.

1. January 2, 1795, 6246, James Irons, Marine, July 11, 1780, $50.95.

2. January 2, 1795, 6247, John Davis, Marine, July 11, 1780, $56.33.

3. January 8, 1795, 6277, Gideon Davis, Marine, July 11, 1780, $55.56.

4. January 8, 1795, 6278, Jeremiah Davis, Marine, July 11, 1780, $55.48.

Battle Between The Constitution & Guerriere 1812.

I well not give the account of the battle but I will list those who fought in the battle, and were either killed, wounded or came up missing.  One of the hardest thing as a surname rearcher is to find the names of those who fought for the other side.  We Americans of 1776 and 1812, always went into great detail of a battle, But rarely gave the names of the enemy who fall in battle even if they know who they were.  Of couse it was the  same for the British.  It's true a lot of names can be found on pay rolls rosters and so on, but to fine names of those that fall in battel is a lot harder.  I guess are forefathers thought it was more inportant to record these battles in great detail for future generations.  It's true these stories and reports are inportant to us for we can learn why these battles happen and what went on in these balltes.  But for generations after who are trying to find their roots.  The names are more inportant then the accounts of battle.
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Constitution.
Captain Isaac Hull.


Killed.

1. William S. Bush---First Lieutenant.
2. Jacob Sago---Seaman.
3. Robert Brice---Seaman.
4. John Brown---Seaman
5. James Read---Seaman.
6. Caleb Smith---Seaman.
7. James Ashford---Seaman.

Wounded.

1. Charles Morris---First Lieutenant, Dangerously.
2. John C. Alwin---Master, Slightly.
3. Richard Dunn---Seaman, Dangerously.
4. George Reynolds---Ordinary seanan, Dangerously.
5. Daniel Lewis---Ordinary seanan, Dangerously.
6. Owen Taylor---Ordinary seanan, Dangerously.
7. Francis Mullen---Marine, Slightly.

His Majesty's Ship Guerriere.
Captain James R. Dacres.


Wounded.

1. James R. Dacres---Captain.
2. Bartholomew Kent---Lieutenant.
3. Robert Scoot---Master.
4. Samuel Grant---Master's mate.
5. James Enslie---Midshipman.
6. John Little---Seaman.
7. James Miller---Ordinary Seaman.
8. Henry Verderie---Ordinary Seaman.
9. Hugh M'Kinley---Ordinary Seaman.
10. James Morris---Seaman.
11. T. Harrington---Armourer.
12. William Mee---Armourer's mate.
13. Peter Stempstead---Ordinary Seaman.
14. Peter Peterson---Ordinary Seaman.
15. Ralph Williams---Ordinary Seaman.
16. Henry Holt---Ordinary Seaman.
17. William Somers---Ordinary Seaman.
18. William Willington---Ordinary Seaman.
19. Patrick Murphy---Quarter Gunner.
20. J. Cromwell---Quarter Master.
21. Mat. Reardon---Ordinary Seaman.
22. John Campbell---Ordinary Seaman.
23. John Southgate---Ordinary Seaman.
24. Henry Dent---Ordinary Seamen.
25. Stephen Kelly---Boy.
26. John O'Hare---Ordinary Seaman.
27. Philip Dwyer---Ordinary Seaman.
28. D. Smith 3rd.---Seaman.
29. K. M'Donald---Seaman.
30. Alexander Ferguson---Ordinary Seaman.
31. George Meathers---Seaman.
32. James Crooker---Seaman.
33. David Lewis---Ordinary Seaman.
34. John Hibbs---Ordinary Seaman.
35. Joseph Lushwood---Ordinary Seaman.
36. Robert Taylor---Ordinary Seaman.
37. George Read---Seaman.
38. William Jones---Ordinary Seaman.
39. D. M'Meechen---Carpenter's Mate.
40. William Copper---Seaman.
41. Lawrence Norman---Seaman.
42. Emmerson---Sail-Maker.
43. J. Jameson---Seaman.
44. William Hall---Seaman.
45. John Bruntlot---Seaman.
46. J. Sholer---Boatswain's Mate.
47. R. Baily 1st., ---Boatswain's Mate.
48. J. Copeland---Seaman.
49. Samuel Miller---Seaman.
50. Roger Spry---Marine.
51. John Fake---Marine.
52. Melchis Archer---Marine.
53. John Goss---Marine.
54. Edward Daking---Marine.
55. William Cooper---Marine.
56. Samuel Long---Marine.
57. Thomas Chambers---Marine.
58. Joseph Fountain---Marine.
59. William Ryan---Marine.
60. Thomas Couther---Marine.
61. John Robinson---Marine.
62. William Jones---Marine.

Killed.

1. H. Ready---Second Lieutenant.
2. J. Smith---Second Gunners Mate.
3. G. Griffiths---Quarter Gunner.
4. J. Tuck---Ordinary Seaman.
5. William Baker---Ordinary Seaman.
6. Alexander Cowie---Seaman.
7. Richard Chusman---Landsman.
8. William White---Seaman.
9. Henry Brown---Seaman.
10. J. A. Fox---Sergeant of Marines.
11. J. Wodcock---Marine.
12. T. Pratt---Marine.

 Missing

1. James Johnson.
2. Moses Virgin.
3. Benjamin Hinworth.
4. James Greenwood.
5. William Cole.
6. James Johnson 2rd.
7. Corporal Webb---Marine.
8. John Griswell.
9. J. M'Gill.
10. James Batterwitch.
11. William Raysdon.
12. William Hammock.
13. Robert Mittwott.
14. A. Joaquin.
15. John Jacob.
16. James Pullman---Lieutenant.
17. Mr. Garton.
18. John Newman.
19. Robert Winn.
20. James Guy.
21. Robert Scott.
22. Robert---Lieutenant.
23. John Flavitt.
24. John Hosey.

Daniel Martin ( Colored ) & Captain William Howland 1792-1807.

The following information was put together from documents of the Department of Foreign Relations, Vol. 3., 1807-15, pages 15-17.
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I Benjamin Davis, of Westport, in the county of Bristol and commonwealth of Massachusetts, yeoman, being legally qualified to give evidence, do depose and say, that, about fourteen or fifteen years ago, William Howland, late of said Westport, mariner, decesed brought to Westport with him a colored boy, then about six years of age; that the name of said boy was Daniel Martin; that he was bound to said William, as an apprentice or servant, under the authority of laws of this commonwealth, by the selectmen and overseers of the poor of said town of Westport, and the indentures were executed at the house of the deponent, that the said Daniel was afterwards, on his arrival at the age of fourteen years, an apprentice or servant of Nancy Howland widow and relict of, said William Howland, and it is now about seven years since I have seen the said Daniel, he was then of common stature, straight built, and without any prominent marks by which to describe his person.  It was always understood by me that the said Daniel was from some Spanish settlement in America.
Benjamin Davis.

On this day July 13, 1807, I Nancy Howland, of New Bedford in the county of Bristol and commonweath of Massachusetts, widow and relict of William Howland, late of Westport in said county, mariner, do depose and say, that, in the month of August, in the year of our lord 1792, according to the best of my recollection, my said husband brought with him on a voyage from Buenes Ayres, Daniel Martin, a colored boy, then in the seventhyear of age, was bound to him, as an apprentice or servant by his mother; that after the death of my said husband and at the arrival of said Daniel at the age of fourteen years, he bound himself to me, the desponent and after living with me about a year, left me, and since that time, I have never seen or heard from the said Daniel.  At the time the said Daniel left me, he was common stature and no peculiar marks,he was very straight at the time.
Nancy Howland.

The following is extracted from the portage bill of the ship Caledonia.

Francis Mahaly master, who sailed, about the 25th., January, 1802, for Canton and returned about 13th., March, 1803.  "Daniel Martin seaman, shipped January 24, 1802; Discharged March 14, 1803; time on board, thirteen months, seventeen day's $12, a month; total wages, $162.75."

British consul's office, Norfolk Virginia, March 6, 1806.

Sir: The men named deserted some time since from His Majerty's ship Melampus in Hampton Roads, by running away with a gig, and the three first are stated to have entered at the rendezvous, now open and should they have entered for your service they are to be returned to their duty on board His Majesty's ship before mentioned.  Names William Ware, Daniel Martin and John Little.

Daniel Martin was pressed from on board the Brig Neptune, by the British Frigate Melampus, in the bay of Biscay has served fifteen months.  He is a native of Westport in Massachusetts, about thirdy miles to the Eastward of Newport Rhode Island; seved his time out of New York, with Captain Marrowby in the Caledonis.

Daniel Martin, states that some time in February last, there was an entertainment on board the Melampus, lying then in Hamption Road; that while officers were in engaged and all ships boat's except the captain gig; being hoisted in, themselve , and the two men before stated availed themselvees of a moment to seize the gig and row off; that as soon as they had got into the boat, they were hailed to know what they were going to do; they replied they were going ashore; a brisk fire of musketry instantly commenced from the ship; that, in defiance of balls, and the hazard of their lives, they continued to pull, and finally effected their escape to land, namely Lowell's Point; that they then carefully hauled up the boat on the beach, rolled up the coat, and placed that and the oars in the boat, give three cheers, and moved up the country.

Sloop Belt & Frgate President Those Killed And Wounded.



Sloop Belt & Frgate President in battle.



On May 16, 1811, the Belt was cruising of the coast of America, Cape Charles. The Belt saw a strange sail and started for it, at 2:30, they saw it was a frgate, the belt give a signal but got no answer. The officers concluded it was the frgate United States. The Belt give another singnal again no answer, and the frgate United States was now at full sail trying to stay ahead of the belt. Captain Bingham wanted to reach her befor dark and give chase. In the mean time he ready the guns. At about ten to 8 o'clock the Belt came along side of his chase, they were within pistol shot of each other. Captain Bingham called out “ What ship is this”, he got a amswer but couldn't make out was said, he called out again and the answer was a shot in her broadside. Captain Bingham give the order to fire. The battle only lasted fifthteen minutes. After the firing stopped a boat was take from the frgate to the Belt is was only then that Captain Bingham found that it was the Frgate President, under the command of Rodgers.

This of course this is a short of what happen as Captain Bingham told it at the British inquiry.  But there is always two sides of the story.  On August 30, 1811, a court of inquiry was held on the President in the harbar of New York.  In the inquiry the statement were the same as those of Captain Bingham but in reverse.  In the testimonies given they all said they saw a sail behind them but don't know what ship it was and being in full sail kept going.  Then around 7 o'clock they were in hard winds and lowered sail.  Then around 7 o'clock they saw the Belt coming down on them fast Rodgers gave the order to hold.  In the mean time he had his gunns at the ready.  When the Belt came along side Rodgers called out "What ship is this", the answer was hard to hear and not all was made out, so he called out again.  This time the answer was a shot in his broadside, Rodgers give the order to fire.  After about fifthteen minutes the firing stop.  Rodgers took a boat over to the Belt and it was then he found out what ship it was.  Rodgers asked if her colors had been down Bingham said no.

Of couse there's no real way to tell who was right or wrong but both sides took the saide of thier  commanders.  I read a lot of the official reports and I take neither side in some ways they both were in the wrong.  I looked at some site on the Belt and there is talk about her rating was she a ship or a sloop a sloop being a man-of-war.  I don't know about her rating but in the reports of both sides she was called a sloop.  The Belt carried 20 gunns but in fact she was to hold 24, she lost four gunns because the way the hammocks had to be hung.
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Sloop Belt's wounded and died.

Killed.

1. Mr. Samuel Woodward---Midshipman.
2. Charles Bennett---Captain, Foretop.
3. Jacob Greavey---Carpenter crew.
4. William Sheppard---Gunner's mate.
5. George Wilson---Able seaman.
6. James Grey---Ordinary seaman.
7. Robert Hardwood---Ordinary seaman
8. John Pardoe---Private marine.

Dangerously wounded.

9. Daniel Kilham---Lieutenant marine, died ten hours after action.
10. Robert Coody---Ordinary seaman, died twenty hours after action.
11. John Randall---Able seaman, died twenty hours after action.
12. Nicholas Manager---Gunner's crew, died twenty hours after action.

Severely wounded.

13. Mr. J. McQueen---Acting master.
14. James Dunn---Captain Maintop.
15. James Lawrence---Able seaman.
16. John Richards---Able seaman.
17. Thomas Ives---Able seaman.
18. Michael Skinners---Lieutenant marines.
19. William Fern---Boy.
20. David Dowd---Marine.
21. William Harold---Marine.

Slighty wounded.

22. Mr. James Franklin---Boatwain.
23. Mr. Benjamin Angel---Carpenter.
24. Peter Mccashell---Ordinary seaman.
25. William Western---Boy.
26. Edward Graham---Able seaman.
27. George Delany---Able seaman.
28. George Roberts---Boy.
29. George Shoard---Marine.
30. Daniel Long---Marine.

This author could not find a list of those killed or wounded on the Frgate President, if there was any, but I do have a list of some of the men that were on the President at the time of the action.

1. Charles Ludlow---Acting captain with rank of master commander.

2. John Orde Creighton---First Lieutenant.

3. Henry Caldwell---Captain, commandant of marines.

4. Raymond Henry Perry---Junior Lieutenant and signal officer.

5. Andrew L. B. Madison---Lieutenant of marines.

6. Jacob Mull---Sailing master.

7. Joseph Smith---Midshipman and acting master mate.

8. Henry Denison---Acting chaplain.

9. Michael Roberts---Boatswain.

10. Richard Carson--Midshipman.

11. Matthew C. Perry---Midshipman.

12. Silas Duncan---Midshipman.

13. John H. Clack---Midshipman.

14. Thomas Gamble---Second Lieutenant.

15. Alexander James Dallas---Third Lieutenant.

16. John M. Funk---Fourth Lieutenant.

17. Peter Gamble---Midshipman.

18. Edward Babbit---Midshipman, quartered gun deck.

19. Philp Dickerson Spencer---Midshipman quartered in third division gun deck.

20. Breasted Barns---Carpenter quartered gun deck.

21. John Niess---Captain, first gunn First division gun deck.

22. Eliphalet Carr, Captain, gun No. 2, First division gun deck.

23. John Jones---Gunn No. 3, First division gun deck and Sail-trimmer.

24. James Veitch---Gun No. 4, First division gun deck.

25. Trophemus Davis---Gun No. 5, First division gun deck.

26. John Layfield---Gun No. 6, Second division gun deck.

27. Benjamin Brown---Gun No. 7, Second division gun deck.

28. Edward Fitzgerald---Captain gun No. 8, Second division gun deck.

29. James Cornwell---Captain gun No. 9, Second division gun deck.

30. John Fitch---Captain gun No. 10, Second division gun deck.

31. Richard Thompson---Gun No. 11, Third division gun deck.

32. John Mason---Captain gun No. 12, Third division gun deck.

33. David Lawson---gun No. 14, Third division gun deck.

34. James Lee---gun No. 15, Third division gun deck.

35. James Thompson---gun No. 13, Third division gun deck.

36. Edward Walker---gun No. 1, Fourth division forecastle.

37. Moses Dunbar---Captain gun No. 2, Fourth division forecastle.

38. George Simomons---Second captain gun No. 3, Fourth division forecastle.

39. John McCormick---Second captain gun No. 4, Fourth division forecastle.

40. William Campbell---Captain gun No. 1, quarter deck.

41. Thompson Taylor---Captain gun No. 2, quarter deck.

42. Philip Warner---Captain gun No. 3, quarter deck.

43. Samuel Brown---Captain gun No. 4, quarter deck.

44. Richard Caffol---Second captain gun No. 5, quarter deck.

45. Edward Peterson---Captain gun No. 6, quarter deck.

46. John Anderson---Captain gun No. 7, quarter deck.

47. James Welch---Captain gun No. 8, quarter deck.

48. Silas H. Stringham---Midshipman.

49. James H. Ludlow---Midshipman.

50. David Gelston Ingraham---Midshipman.