U. S. S. New London,
Off Saline Pass, Tex., April 18, 1863.
Sir: Having sent in boats several times of late to take observations, and the result of the same seeming to show that the enemy was in small force at Sabine City, I concluded this morning to take a final observation in person, preparatory to making an attempt to cut out the steam boats lying at the town. My object was to ascertain the positions of the steamers as to each other and their situation as to their probable relief from the troops in the town in case 1 should make an attack. I took a boat's crew of five, together with James G. Taylor, pilot, and at half past 9 o'clock this morning started to go in. Lieutenant-Commander D. A. McDermut, of the gunboat Cayuga, with a boat's crew, accompanied me. We directed our course toward the light-house, where our former expeditions have landed without molestation.
The light-house is situated upon the Louisiana side of the pass and about 4 miles from Sabine City. It stands upon an open piece of ground, affording no place of concealment for an enemy excepting the light-house and keeper's house, and with proper precaution is considered a safe place to land.
Captain McDermut landed on the beach about a quarter of a mile nearer the light-house than myself, and he and his men went directly toward the light-house and keeper's house. I landed, and with three
of my men was walking along the beach under partial cover of a low ridge, the others, with the pilot, remaining in the boat to bring it around the point.
As Captain McDermut approached the light-house a party of the enemy, numbering between 60 and 70, suddenly made their appearance from behind the light keeper's house and took three of the
Cayuga's boat's crew prisoners at once. The enemy commenced firing. We commenced retreating to our boats and succeeded in reaching them, but they were in shallow water and mud. The New London's crew were ordered to jump in the water and to try to shove it into deeper water, which was done. Captain McDermut and two of his men were in his boat, and when we were about 10 yards from him I saw him standing up and waving his white handkerchief to surrender, probably thinking that further attempt at escape was useless. The enemy then directed their fire upon the boat of the Wen London, pouring in volley after volley of rifle balls and buckshot. We returned the fire as efficiently as we could and succeeded in bringing off our boat, though in a crippled condition, and but one man in it was uninjured. Considering the murderous fire to which we were exposed and the over-whelming number of the enemy in comparison with our own, our escape is almost miraculous. The boat was completely riddled.
Lieutenant-Commander McDermut and his boat's crew are in the hands of the enemy.
I can not omit calling the attention of the Department to the efficient service rendered in this and all our other boat expeditions by James G. Taylor, pilot. Though severely wounded in two places, he kept firing at the enemy with good effect. I can not forbear mentioning the bravery and intrepidity of my boat's crew, all of whom, with one exception, were wounded, but who never the less brought the boat off to the vessel. 1 would particularly mention Gabriel Chalapas, ordinary seaman, who, notwithstanding a most severe and painful wound in the foot, kept his place at the oar from the time we left the beach until we reached the vessel.
1 herewith transmit the report of casualties by Acting Assistant
Surgeon L. H. Kendall.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. Kead,
Lieutenant- Commander.
Authors note. James G. Taylor, pilot; gunshot wounds of the hip, scrotum, and thigh; serious.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
99th., New York Infantry on the U. S. Frigate Congress.
The following men were on the U. S. Frigate Congress and were in the battle with the Ram Merrimack, on March 8, 1862, in and around Newport News.
GOLDEN, JAMES.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, December 30, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. D, January 2, 1862; wounded in action, March j 8,1862, on /United States Frigate Congress, Hampton Roads, Va.; discharged, for wounds, May 6, 1862, at Fort Monroe, Va. (also home as Goulden.)
Authors Note. His wound was of the scalp. In the report his last name was spelled ( Goulding ).
BRENNAN, STEPHEN.—Age, 32 years. Enlisted, July 23, 1861, at New York' city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; wounded in action, March 8, 1862, on frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va..; discharged for disability, July 3,1862, at Fort Monroe, Va.
Authors Note. His wound was a fractured leg. In the report his last name was spelled ( Brinnen ).
FURLONG, LAWRENCE.—Age, 40 years. Enlisted, June 21, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; wounded in action, March 8, 1862, on board U. S. Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; died of his wounds, April 18,; 1862,; at U. S. General Hospital, Fort Monroe, Va.
Authors Note. His wound burns to the face and hand. I the report his first name was ( Samuel ).
The following names were also in the battle but were not listed on the report.
BALDWIN, WILLIAM.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, May 27, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. H, June 11, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on the Frigate Congress, near Newport News, Va.; paroled and joined company in April, 1862; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
BELL, WILLIAM.—Age, 24 years. Enlisted, July 17, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; promoted corporal, October 6, 1861; returned to ranks, November 13, 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.
BLACKWOOD, JOHN.—Age, 23 years. Enlisted, July 15, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on U. S. Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled and joined company in April, 1862; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
CALLOWAY, JAMES.—Age, 24 years. Enlisted, July 17,1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as sergeant, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1,1861; returned to ranks, no date; wounded in action, March 8,1862, on board United States Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.; again wounded in action, May 1, 1863, at South Quay Bridge, Va.; discharged for disability, June 1, 1863, at Fort Monroe, Va.
DELANO, MILLER.—Age, 41 years. Enlisted, July 13, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, and joined company, no dates; discharged, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
FOY, DENNIS.—Age, 29 years. Enlisted, July 29, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on board U. S. Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.
GILL, CHARLES.—Age, 22 years. Enlisted, July 19, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, " Co. Ij August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861:; promoted corporal, no date; wounded in action, March 8, 1862, on board United States Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; returned to ranks, January 5, 1863; wounded in action, April 18, 1863, in front of Suffolk, Va.; deserted, ?May 13, 1863, at Suffolk, Va.
GOODWIN, JAMES.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, December 27, 1861, at. New York, city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co.D, January 1, 1862; captured in action,/March 8, 1862, on board U.S. Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, no date; discharged with detachment, May, 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
GUALT, JOHN.—Age, 31 years. Enlisted, July 23. 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1. 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on board U. S. Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; also borne as Gault and John Murphy.
KENNY, FRANCIS.—Age, 26 years. Enlisted, July 15,. 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6,1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861;captured in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, no date; discharged with detachment, May 21,1862, at Washington, D. C; also borne as Kenney and Kinney.
KEYS, ALEXANDER.—Age, 41 years. Enlisted, July 13, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; wounded in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress at Hampton Roads, Va.; died of chronic diarrhea, October 20, 1863, at Chesapeake General Hospital, Fort Monroe, Va.; also borne as Keyes
LAEHY, JAMES.—Age, 24 years. Enlisted, July 15, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as corporal, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; promoted sergeant, no date; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on U. S. Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.; also borne as Leahy and Leahey.
LESLIE, WILLIAM.—Age, 34 years. Enlisted, July 30, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.
McKENNA, TERENCE.—Age, 19 years. Enlisted, July 15, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Go. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, no date; mustered out with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.; also borne as Terrence McKeena.
McLEAN, ARCHIBALD.—Age, 19 years. Enlisted, July 13, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mastered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, no date; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.; also borne as McLane.
PETERSON, JOHN.—Age, 34 years. Enlisted, July 15, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Go. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8,-1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, May 11, 1862; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
THOMAS, RICHARD.—Age, 6i0 years. Enlisted April, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. H, June 14, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate "Congress" near Newport News, Va.; paroled, no date; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
TRACEY, JAMES.—Age, 23 years. Enlisted at New York city,, to serve three years, and mustered in as private, Co. I, July 17, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; also borne as Tracy.
TAXMAN, CHARLES.—Age, 21 years. Enlisted, May 28, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. H, June 14, 1861; transferred to Go. D, September 1, 1861; promoted corporal, no date; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on Frigate " Congress,1' at Hampton Roads, Va.; also borne as Timon.
GOLDEN, JAMES.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, December 30, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. D, January 2, 1862; wounded in action, March j 8,1862, on /United States Frigate Congress, Hampton Roads, Va.; discharged, for wounds, May 6, 1862, at Fort Monroe, Va. (also home as Goulden.)
Authors Note. His wound was of the scalp. In the report his last name was spelled ( Goulding ).
BRENNAN, STEPHEN.—Age, 32 years. Enlisted, July 23, 1861, at New York' city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; wounded in action, March 8, 1862, on frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va..; discharged for disability, July 3,1862, at Fort Monroe, Va.
Authors Note. His wound was a fractured leg. In the report his last name was spelled ( Brinnen ).
FURLONG, LAWRENCE.—Age, 40 years. Enlisted, June 21, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; wounded in action, March 8, 1862, on board U. S. Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; died of his wounds, April 18,; 1862,; at U. S. General Hospital, Fort Monroe, Va.
Authors Note. His wound burns to the face and hand. I the report his first name was ( Samuel ).
The following names were also in the battle but were not listed on the report.
BALDWIN, WILLIAM.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, May 27, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. H, June 11, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on the Frigate Congress, near Newport News, Va.; paroled and joined company in April, 1862; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
BELL, WILLIAM.—Age, 24 years. Enlisted, July 17, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; promoted corporal, October 6, 1861; returned to ranks, November 13, 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.
BLACKWOOD, JOHN.—Age, 23 years. Enlisted, July 15, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on U. S. Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled and joined company in April, 1862; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
CALLOWAY, JAMES.—Age, 24 years. Enlisted, July 17,1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as sergeant, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1,1861; returned to ranks, no date; wounded in action, March 8,1862, on board United States Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.; again wounded in action, May 1, 1863, at South Quay Bridge, Va.; discharged for disability, June 1, 1863, at Fort Monroe, Va.
DELANO, MILLER.—Age, 41 years. Enlisted, July 13, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, and joined company, no dates; discharged, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
FOY, DENNIS.—Age, 29 years. Enlisted, July 29, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on board U. S. Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.
GILL, CHARLES.—Age, 22 years. Enlisted, July 19, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, " Co. Ij August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861:; promoted corporal, no date; wounded in action, March 8, 1862, on board United States Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; returned to ranks, January 5, 1863; wounded in action, April 18, 1863, in front of Suffolk, Va.; deserted, ?May 13, 1863, at Suffolk, Va.
GOODWIN, JAMES.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, December 27, 1861, at. New York, city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co.D, January 1, 1862; captured in action,/March 8, 1862, on board U.S. Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, no date; discharged with detachment, May, 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
GUALT, JOHN.—Age, 31 years. Enlisted, July 23. 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1. 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on board U. S. Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; also borne as Gault and John Murphy.
KENNY, FRANCIS.—Age, 26 years. Enlisted, July 15,. 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6,1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861;captured in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, no date; discharged with detachment, May 21,1862, at Washington, D. C; also borne as Kenney and Kinney.
KEYS, ALEXANDER.—Age, 41 years. Enlisted, July 13, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; wounded in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress at Hampton Roads, Va.; died of chronic diarrhea, October 20, 1863, at Chesapeake General Hospital, Fort Monroe, Va.; also borne as Keyes
LAEHY, JAMES.—Age, 24 years. Enlisted, July 15, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as corporal, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; promoted sergeant, no date; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on U. S. Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.; also borne as Leahy and Leahey.
LESLIE, WILLIAM.—Age, 34 years. Enlisted, July 30, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on Frigate Congress, in Hampton Roads, Va.
McKENNA, TERENCE.—Age, 19 years. Enlisted, July 15, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Go. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, no date; mustered out with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.; also borne as Terrence McKeena.
McLEAN, ARCHIBALD.—Age, 19 years. Enlisted, July 13, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mastered in as private, Co. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, no date; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.; also borne as McLane.
PETERSON, JOHN.—Age, 34 years. Enlisted, July 15, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Go. I, August 6, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8,-1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; paroled, May 11, 1862; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
THOMAS, RICHARD.—Age, 6i0 years. Enlisted April, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. H, June 14, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; captured in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate "Congress" near Newport News, Va.; paroled, no date; discharged with detachment, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C.
TRACEY, JAMES.—Age, 23 years. Enlisted at New York city,, to serve three years, and mustered in as private, Co. I, July 17, 1861; transferred to Co. D, September 1, 1861; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on board Frigate Congress, at Hampton Roads, Va.; also borne as Tracy.
TAXMAN, CHARLES.—Age, 21 years. Enlisted, May 28, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. H, June 14, 1861; transferred to Go. D, September 1, 1861; promoted corporal, no date; killed in action, March 8, 1862, on Frigate " Congress,1' at Hampton Roads, Va.; also borne as Timon.
U. S. S. Diana, Those Killed or Wounded.
U. S. S. Diana, March 28, 1863, in action with Rebel's forces on the Atchafalaya.
Killed.
Thomas L. Peterson, Acting master, mini ball through the heart.
Thomas G. Hall, Acting Master mate, mini ball through the lungs.
George C. Dolliver, Acting Master mate, cannon ball to the abdomen.
James McNally, Acting third assistant engineer, mini ball to the head.
Robert Crawford, Boatswain's mate, cannon ball to the legs.
James Mumford, Captain forecastle, cannon ball to the chest.
Wounded..
Patrick Padden, First class fireman, gun shot wound to the , leg amputated.
John Vicars, Second class fireman, gun shot to the abdomen, wounded slightly.
John Cameron, Quarter master, gun shot to the scalp, wounded slightly.
Killed.
Thomas L. Peterson, Acting master, mini ball through the heart.
Thomas G. Hall, Acting Master mate, mini ball through the lungs.
George C. Dolliver, Acting Master mate, cannon ball to the abdomen.
James McNally, Acting third assistant engineer, mini ball to the head.
Robert Crawford, Boatswain's mate, cannon ball to the legs.
James Mumford, Captain forecastle, cannon ball to the chest.
Wounded..
Patrick Padden, First class fireman, gun shot wound to the , leg amputated.
John Vicars, Second class fireman, gun shot to the abdomen, wounded slightly.
John Cameron, Quarter master, gun shot to the scalp, wounded slightly.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Service Man Killed or Wounded in Navy Battles. P. 2.
The following information comes from; The Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies. Series 1., Volume 8.
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U. S. S. Commodore Perry.
These men were either killed or wounded on the action of Black River, Virginia, Friday October 3, 1862.
John Lynch, Master's mate, rifle ball through the heart.
Justin Baker, Quartermaster, rifle ball through the head.
John W. Johnson, Landsman, arm shattered by rifle ball.
George Nicholas, Able seaman, rifle ball through the head.
James Brown, Captain's Steward, rifle ball through the hand.
John Dowling, Able seaman, rifle ball through the neck.
James McManis or Mcmanis, Fireman, bayonet wound in leg.
Isaac Fisher, Private, Ninth New Jersey rifle ball through the body.
Peter Gilgnassen, Private, Ninth New Jersey, rifle ball through the thigh.
John E. French, Private, Ninth New Jersey, wound slight rifle ball to the forehead.
William Bucklin, Private, Fourth Rhode Island, wound slight rifle ball in the neck.
U. S. S. Hunchbaack.
These men were either killed or wounded on the action of Black River, Virginia, Friday October 3, 1862.
James Ritchie, Boatswain's mate, Killed.
Frank Davis, Contraband, killed.
Samuel B. Sharp, Seaman, wounded in left arm.
U. S. Gunboat Maratanza, October, 1862.
Edward K. Flowers, Acting mate, killed.
George Blake, Signal quarter master, killed.
*Joseph Brink, Seaman, wounded seriously in leg.
Sullivan Bruce, Quarter Gunner, wounded in the head.
George W. Horford, Ordinary seaman, wounded in face.
Charles Donovan, Marine, wounded in breast.
David Mitchell, Boy, wounded in thigh.
*In the report it states that Brink was Captain of the after guard.
Acting Third Assistant Engineer, Thomas Mallahan of the Ceres was killed in April, 1863, while attempting to land in one of the boats.
Those killed or wounded in the action on the Nansemond River, Virginia, April, 1863.
From the Minnesota.
Charles Kling, Seaman, killed.
Joacaim Sylvia, Ordinary seaman, killed.
Robert B. Wood, Cockswain, wounded slightly.
George McDonald, Seaman, wounded slightly.
William H. Cole, Quarter Gunner, wounded slightly.
Benjamin Simmons, Captain of Forecastle, wounded slightly.
Anthony Nicholas, Ordinary seaman, lost overborad, missing or killed.
From the U.S. S Commodore Barney.
Joseph T. Collins, Landsman, killed.
John Millett, Seaman, killed.
William A. West, Quartermaster, killed.
Henry N. Fish, wounded severely.
Jacob Diebeat, Landsman, wounded slightly.
Patrick T. Curran, Landsman, wounded slightly.
James B. Collins, Landsman, wounded severely.
William Short, Boy ( Contused ), wounded slightly.
From the U. S. S. Mount Washington.
John W. Small, Pilot, wounded severely.
From the U. S. S. Stepping Stones.
John Sullivan, First Class Fireman, wounded severely.
Giles Scott, Boy, ( Contused ), wounded slightly.
Samuel Dent, Boy, ( Contused ), wounded slightly.
John Down, Boy, ( Contused ), wounded slightly.
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U. S. S. Commodore Perry.
These men were either killed or wounded on the action of Black River, Virginia, Friday October 3, 1862.
John Lynch, Master's mate, rifle ball through the heart.
Justin Baker, Quartermaster, rifle ball through the head.
John W. Johnson, Landsman, arm shattered by rifle ball.
George Nicholas, Able seaman, rifle ball through the head.
James Brown, Captain's Steward, rifle ball through the hand.
John Dowling, Able seaman, rifle ball through the neck.
James McManis or Mcmanis, Fireman, bayonet wound in leg.
Isaac Fisher, Private, Ninth New Jersey rifle ball through the body.
Peter Gilgnassen, Private, Ninth New Jersey, rifle ball through the thigh.
John E. French, Private, Ninth New Jersey, wound slight rifle ball to the forehead.
William Bucklin, Private, Fourth Rhode Island, wound slight rifle ball in the neck.
U. S. S. Hunchbaack.
These men were either killed or wounded on the action of Black River, Virginia, Friday October 3, 1862.
James Ritchie, Boatswain's mate, Killed.
Frank Davis, Contraband, killed.
Samuel B. Sharp, Seaman, wounded in left arm.
U. S. Gunboat Maratanza, October, 1862.
Edward K. Flowers, Acting mate, killed.
George Blake, Signal quarter master, killed.
*Joseph Brink, Seaman, wounded seriously in leg.
Sullivan Bruce, Quarter Gunner, wounded in the head.
George W. Horford, Ordinary seaman, wounded in face.
Charles Donovan, Marine, wounded in breast.
David Mitchell, Boy, wounded in thigh.
*In the report it states that Brink was Captain of the after guard.
Acting Third Assistant Engineer, Thomas Mallahan of the Ceres was killed in April, 1863, while attempting to land in one of the boats.
Those killed or wounded in the action on the Nansemond River, Virginia, April, 1863.
From the Minnesota.
Charles Kling, Seaman, killed.
Joacaim Sylvia, Ordinary seaman, killed.
Robert B. Wood, Cockswain, wounded slightly.
George McDonald, Seaman, wounded slightly.
William H. Cole, Quarter Gunner, wounded slightly.
Benjamin Simmons, Captain of Forecastle, wounded slightly.
Anthony Nicholas, Ordinary seaman, lost overborad, missing or killed.
From the U.S. S Commodore Barney.
Joseph T. Collins, Landsman, killed.
John Millett, Seaman, killed.
William A. West, Quartermaster, killed.
Henry N. Fish, wounded severely.
Jacob Diebeat, Landsman, wounded slightly.
Patrick T. Curran, Landsman, wounded slightly.
James B. Collins, Landsman, wounded severely.
William Short, Boy ( Contused ), wounded slightly.
From the U. S. S. Mount Washington.
John W. Small, Pilot, wounded severely.
From the U. S. S. Stepping Stones.
John Sullivan, First Class Fireman, wounded severely.
Giles Scott, Boy, ( Contused ), wounded slightly.
Samuel Dent, Boy, ( Contused ), wounded slightly.
John Down, Boy, ( Contused ), wounded slightly.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Service Man Killed or Wounded in Navy Battles. P. 1.
The following information comes from The official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies. Series 1., Volume 9.
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Edward A. Pierson, Assistant Surgeon, of the Penobscot, was killed May 22, 1863, at his quarters by a shell fired from Fort Fisher. The Penobscot was struck by a rifled shell which caused the death of Dr. Pierson.
Thomas I. Donahoe, Landsman, was killed while working on a ship wreck. Some rebels fired a volley with their rifles from behind a san hill. This was at New Inlet, North Carolina, Sepeteber, 1863.
John Callister, Coxswain, of the Swan, was killed being shot through the head causing immediate death.
Killed from the U. S. S. Underwriter.
Jacob Westervelt, Acting Master ( Commanding ) Body Recovered February 28, 1864.
John Fealy, First Class Fireman, Body Recovered February 16, 1864.
Alfred Banks ( Colored ), Captain's Boy, Body recovered March 1, 1864.
John H. Beiderman, Ordinary Seaman, Body Recovered March 2, 1864.
U. S. S. Minnesota, April 15, 1864.
Acting Volunteer, Lieutenant Charles B. Wilder, had the lockstring in his had and ready to fire when he was struck by a rifle ball in the left temple and instantly killed.
Casualties from the U. S. S. Ceres, April, 1864.
William Rose, First class Fireman, Killed.
Acting Third Assistant Engineer, George A. Dean, wounded.
Acting Third Assistant Engineer, John Frank, wounded slightly.
Acting Third Assistant Engineer, John R. Sherwood, wounded slightly.
Acting Master's Mate, James B. Hopkins, wounded slightly.
Samuel Pascall, Ships Cook, wounded mortally.
John Peterson, Seaman, wounded.
John Flynn, Landsman, right arm amputated.
John Benson, Landsman, wounded severely.
Casualties from the U. S. S. Mattabesett, May, 1864.
Ralph E. Lake, First Class Fireman, Killed.
William H. Demilt, First Class boy, Killed.
James L. Plunkett, Acting Master, wound contusion of right thigh.
Daniel Lamon, Captain Forecastle, wound lacerated scalp.
James Mulvehill, Ordinary Seaman, wound contused of left should.
Charles F. Moeller, First Class Boy, wound contusion of right eye and ecchymosts of left eyebrow and lid.
John B. Jewitt, Landsman, wound punctured of right forearm.
Casualties from the U. S. S. Sassacus.
James Tillott, First Class Fireman, died May 7, 1864, from the effect of steam.
Thomas Johnson, Second Coal Heaver, killed instantly on May 5, 1864.
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Edward A. Pierson, Assistant Surgeon, of the Penobscot, was killed May 22, 1863, at his quarters by a shell fired from Fort Fisher. The Penobscot was struck by a rifled shell which caused the death of Dr. Pierson.
Thomas I. Donahoe, Landsman, was killed while working on a ship wreck. Some rebels fired a volley with their rifles from behind a san hill. This was at New Inlet, North Carolina, Sepeteber, 1863.
John Callister, Coxswain, of the Swan, was killed being shot through the head causing immediate death.
Killed from the U. S. S. Underwriter.
Jacob Westervelt, Acting Master ( Commanding ) Body Recovered February 28, 1864.
John Fealy, First Class Fireman, Body Recovered February 16, 1864.
Alfred Banks ( Colored ), Captain's Boy, Body recovered March 1, 1864.
John H. Beiderman, Ordinary Seaman, Body Recovered March 2, 1864.
U. S. S. Minnesota, April 15, 1864.
Acting Volunteer, Lieutenant Charles B. Wilder, had the lockstring in his had and ready to fire when he was struck by a rifle ball in the left temple and instantly killed.
Casualties from the U. S. S. Ceres, April, 1864.
William Rose, First class Fireman, Killed.
Acting Third Assistant Engineer, George A. Dean, wounded.
Acting Third Assistant Engineer, John Frank, wounded slightly.
Acting Third Assistant Engineer, John R. Sherwood, wounded slightly.
Acting Master's Mate, James B. Hopkins, wounded slightly.
Samuel Pascall, Ships Cook, wounded mortally.
John Peterson, Seaman, wounded.
John Flynn, Landsman, right arm amputated.
John Benson, Landsman, wounded severely.
Casualties from the U. S. S. Mattabesett, May, 1864.
Ralph E. Lake, First Class Fireman, Killed.
William H. Demilt, First Class boy, Killed.
James L. Plunkett, Acting Master, wound contusion of right thigh.
Daniel Lamon, Captain Forecastle, wound lacerated scalp.
James Mulvehill, Ordinary Seaman, wound contused of left should.
Charles F. Moeller, First Class Boy, wound contusion of right eye and ecchymosts of left eyebrow and lid.
John B. Jewitt, Landsman, wound punctured of right forearm.
Casualties from the U. S. S. Sassacus.
James Tillott, First Class Fireman, died May 7, 1864, from the effect of steam.
Thomas Johnson, Second Coal Heaver, killed instantly on May 5, 1864.
Robert Crozier, sixth N. Y. Cavalry.
CROZIER, ROBERT.—Age, 21 years. Enrolled, no date given, at New York; mustered in as second lieutenant, Co. F, October 24, 1861, to serve three years; as first lieutenant,June 27,1862; killed, May 7, 1863, near West Point, Va. Commissioned second lieutenant, December 9, 1861, with rank from October 24, 1861, original; first lieutenant, July 21, 1862, with rank from June 27, 1862, vice Crocker, promoted.
Lieutenant Robert Crozier was near West Point, his company was on their way to do some reconnaissance near the White House but at a line of woods they met some enemy pickets and they charged them. His horse was shot from under him and he was killed when his horse fall upon him.
Lieutenant Robert Crozier was near West Point, his company was on their way to do some reconnaissance near the White House but at a line of woods they met some enemy pickets and they charged them. His horse was shot from under him and he was killed when his horse fall upon him.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
C. S. S. Arkansas, Killed & Wounded.
C. S. S. Arkansas.
These names were given in two reports dated Vicksburg, July 23, 1862.
These information came from ( The official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies ) Series 1, Volume 19.
Killed.
John Kane, Private, Pinkney's Battalion Louisiana, Volunteers.
Charles Madden, Private, Clinch's Battalion Louisiana Artillery.
Henry Shields, Company E.
Antonio Flores, Company G.
Daniel Sullivan, Company A., 28th., Louisiana Volunteers.
Frank Harter, Captain, Hold.
Samuel Heaton, Officer's Stewart.
R. Rankin, Seaman.
John Thorhell, Fireman.
William Dills, Volunteer from Army.
W. Woodward, Volunteer from Army.
Wounded.
William Alexander, Private, Clinch's Battalion Louisiana Artillery.
John Sullivan, Private, Clinch's Battalion Louisiana Artillery.
Thomas Lynch, Sergeant, Clinch's Battalion Louisiana Artillery.
Bernard Martinez, Private, 28th., Louisiana Volunteers.
Daniel Clifford, Seaman.
Charles Hardee, Officer's Stewart.
Arnold Beecher, Ordinary Seaman.
Henry Evans, Volunteer from Army.
J. R. Hill, Volunteer from Army.
John Johnson, Sergeant, Louisiana Volunteers.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Those Killed and Wounded in Navy Battles.
Flagship Hartford, March 19, 1863.
Sir: I have the honor to report the following casualties on board
this ship during the engagement with the batteries in passing Grand
Gulf this morning. :
Killed. Charles Sweeney, landsman, shot in head.
Dennis Driscoll, landsman, shot in abdomen.
Wounded. William Brown, seaman, arm, slightly.
James Robbins, landsman, knee, slightly.
John Brown, marine, head, slightly.
Michael Corcoran, marine, shoulder, slightly.
William Luther, landsman, head, slightly.
Patrick Cook, marine, side, slightly.
Report of Fleet Surgeon Folti, U. 8. Navy, regarding casualties.
New Orleans, May 22, 1863.
Sir: I respectfully report the following casualties on board the
U. S. S. Diana during her engagement with the rebel forces on the
Atchafalaya on the 28th of March, last. The list has just been received.
Killed. Thomas L. Peterson, acting master; Mini ball, through head.
Robert Crawford, boatswain's mate; cannon ball, legs.
James Mumford, captain forecastle; cannon hall, chest.
Wounded. Patrick Padden, first-class fireman; gunshot wound, leg amputated.
John Vicars, second-class fireman; gunshot wound, abdomen, slightly.
John Cameron, quartermaster; gunshot wound scalp, slightly.
U. S. S. New London,
Off Sabine Pass, Tex., April 19, 1S63.
Sir: I have to report the following as a list of the casualties occurring yesterday, April 18, in the skirmish with the enemy at Sabine Pass:
Commander A. Read, gunshot wound of the eye; serious.
James O. Taylor, pilot; gunshot wounds of the hip, scrotum, and
thigh; serious.
Charles Hamilton, seaman; gunshot wound of the arm; serious.
Thomas H. Gormly ordinary seaman; gunshot wound of the neck
and thigh; serious.
Gabriel Chalapas, ordinary seaman; gunshot wound of the foot;
serious.
George Miller, ordinary seaman; gunshot wound of the thigh; slight.
U.S. S. Steam Sloop,
Off Galveston Tex., June 2, 1863.
John Newman, a man, from Poughkeepsie, N, Y., who enlisted December 18. 1861, Philadelphia, a worthy man, was accidentally killed on the expedition by a shot from a musket in the hands of one of the marines.
U. S. S. Princess, June 28, 1863.
At 2:30 a.m. Isaac Foster, ordinary seaman, was killed while working his gun, being shot through the head by enemy's sharpshooters.
Sir: I have the honor to report the following casualties on board
this ship during the engagement with the batteries in passing Grand
Gulf this morning. :
Killed. Charles Sweeney, landsman, shot in head.
Dennis Driscoll, landsman, shot in abdomen.
Wounded. William Brown, seaman, arm, slightly.
James Robbins, landsman, knee, slightly.
John Brown, marine, head, slightly.
Michael Corcoran, marine, shoulder, slightly.
William Luther, landsman, head, slightly.
Patrick Cook, marine, side, slightly.
Report of Fleet Surgeon Folti, U. 8. Navy, regarding casualties.
New Orleans, May 22, 1863.
Sir: I respectfully report the following casualties on board the
U. S. S. Diana during her engagement with the rebel forces on the
Atchafalaya on the 28th of March, last. The list has just been received.
Killed. Thomas L. Peterson, acting master; Mini ball, through head.
Robert Crawford, boatswain's mate; cannon ball, legs.
James Mumford, captain forecastle; cannon hall, chest.
Wounded. Patrick Padden, first-class fireman; gunshot wound, leg amputated.
John Vicars, second-class fireman; gunshot wound, abdomen, slightly.
John Cameron, quartermaster; gunshot wound scalp, slightly.
U. S. S. New London,
Off Sabine Pass, Tex., April 19, 1S63.
Sir: I have to report the following as a list of the casualties occurring yesterday, April 18, in the skirmish with the enemy at Sabine Pass:
Commander A. Read, gunshot wound of the eye; serious.
James O. Taylor, pilot; gunshot wounds of the hip, scrotum, and
thigh; serious.
Charles Hamilton, seaman; gunshot wound of the arm; serious.
Thomas H. Gormly ordinary seaman; gunshot wound of the neck
and thigh; serious.
Gabriel Chalapas, ordinary seaman; gunshot wound of the foot;
serious.
George Miller, ordinary seaman; gunshot wound of the thigh; slight.
U.S. S. Steam Sloop,
Off Galveston Tex., June 2, 1863.
John Newman, a man, from Poughkeepsie, N, Y., who enlisted December 18. 1861, Philadelphia, a worthy man, was accidentally killed on the expedition by a shot from a musket in the hands of one of the marines.
U. S. S. Princess, June 28, 1863.
At 2:30 a.m. Isaac Foster, ordinary seaman, was killed while working his gun, being shot through the head by enemy's sharpshooters.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
U. S. S. Juliet, those killed and Wounded.
Here is a list of those killed or wounded while in the engagement with the Confederate Batteries on the Red River, on April 26 & 27, 1864.
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Killed
April 26, 1864.
Robert Higgins (contraband), coal heaver, shrapnel.
Wounded.
April 26, 1864.
Thomas Dunn, fireman, left ankle; seriously.
John Quiim, boy, right leg; seriously.
Henry Harris, deckhand, privates and left groin ; seriously.
Lloyd Woodyard, ordinary seaman, hand: severely.
Gus Pasgo, ordinary seaman, hand; severely.
Green Deason, landsman, hand; slightly.
Isaac Adams, ordinary seaman, hand ; slightly.
Edward P. Slade, landsman, fracture arm ; seriously.
Alonzo W, Kent, quartermaster, back; slightly.
Charles Appleby, seaman, hand ; slightly.
Harry Harmon, coal heaver, thigh ; severely.
Porter Hunter, boy, hand ; slightly.
Killed.
April 27, 1864.
Killed James R. Wales, master at arms, shell.
Wounded.
April 27, 1864.
A. M. Jordan, pilot, head; severely.
Ben Lewis, boy, shoulder; seriously.
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Killed
April 26, 1864.
Robert Higgins (contraband), coal heaver, shrapnel.
Wounded.
April 26, 1864.
Thomas Dunn, fireman, left ankle; seriously.
John Quiim, boy, right leg; seriously.
Henry Harris, deckhand, privates and left groin ; seriously.
Lloyd Woodyard, ordinary seaman, hand: severely.
Gus Pasgo, ordinary seaman, hand; severely.
Green Deason, landsman, hand; slightly.
Isaac Adams, ordinary seaman, hand ; slightly.
Edward P. Slade, landsman, fracture arm ; seriously.
Alonzo W, Kent, quartermaster, back; slightly.
Charles Appleby, seaman, hand ; slightly.
Harry Harmon, coal heaver, thigh ; severely.
Porter Hunter, boy, hand ; slightly.
Killed.
April 27, 1864.
Killed James R. Wales, master at arms, shell.
Wounded.
April 27, 1864.
A. M. Jordan, pilot, head; severely.
Ben Lewis, boy, shoulder; seriously.
Alexander C. Hosmer, Ohio.
Alexander C. Hosmer.
Birth: Sep. 9, 1840, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio.
Death: May 11, 1864, Tennessee.
Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio.
From the 101st Ohio Regimental History.
LIEUTENANT ALEXANDER C. HOSMER Enrolled at Sandusky, July 22, 1862, in Company B. Appointed Second Lieutenant and assigned to Company A, February 1, 1863. Commanded Company B for a time after the Battle of Chickamauga, September 20, 1862. Died on the cars near Chattanooga, May 13, 1864, of wounds received at Rocky Face Ridge, May 11, 1864. Comrade Hosmer received his mortal wound in the famous assault made by the Regiment upon Buzzard Roost. Brave and capable, he fell in the thickest of the fight.
Lieutenant Alex. C. Hosmer, Commanding Company A, was mortally wounded, and died next day on the way to the hospital at Ringold. He had been given every possible attention at the field hospital, under care of Dr. T. M. Cook, our Regimental Surgeon, now iu charge of the Brigade Hospital. Brave almost to recklessness, Lieutenant Hosmer fell at his post.
Birth: Sep. 9, 1840, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio.
Death: May 11, 1864, Tennessee.
Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio.
From the 101st Ohio Regimental History.
LIEUTENANT ALEXANDER C. HOSMER Enrolled at Sandusky, July 22, 1862, in Company B. Appointed Second Lieutenant and assigned to Company A, February 1, 1863. Commanded Company B for a time after the Battle of Chickamauga, September 20, 1862. Died on the cars near Chattanooga, May 13, 1864, of wounds received at Rocky Face Ridge, May 11, 1864. Comrade Hosmer received his mortal wound in the famous assault made by the Regiment upon Buzzard Roost. Brave and capable, he fell in the thickest of the fight.
Lieutenant Alex. C. Hosmer, Commanding Company A, was mortally wounded, and died next day on the way to the hospital at Ringold. He had been given every possible attention at the field hospital, under care of Dr. T. M. Cook, our Regimental Surgeon, now iu charge of the Brigade Hospital. Brave almost to recklessness, Lieutenant Hosmer fell at his post.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Perry Lesure 78th., Illinois Infantry.
Perry Lesure.
Birth: 1838, Unadilla, Otsego County, New York.
Death Sept. 1, 1864.
Residence LIBERTY, ADAMS CO, IL. Residence LIBERTY, ADAMS CO, IL Age 24 Height 5'10 Hair BLACK Eyes BLACK Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER Nativity UNADILLA, OTSEGO CO, NY.
Perry Lesure, Private, 78th., Illinois Infantry Co. K.
Service Record. Joined JUL 29, 1862 LIBERTY, IL, Joined By CPT VERNON Period 3 YRS, Muster In SEP 1, 1862 QUINCY, IL KILLED IN BATTLE SEP 1, 1864 AT JONESBORO GA.
Burial: Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta Cobb County, Georgia.
The following was taken from the 78th., Regimental History.
Among the killed was a young man who belonged to Co. K, Perry Lashore, ( Lesure ). His death was a willing and willful sacrifice for his country. He was visiting friends in Quincy when he enlisted and he being the only son of aged parents, they at once set about to get him discharged. He enlisted in June, 1862, and the battle of Jonesboro was fought the first of September, 1864. His discharge came in the morning and was handed to him by his captain, and he said, "Captain, what would you do if you were in my place, go into this fight or not?" The captains' reply was, "You don't have to go, you have always been a good soldier, and we all know the circumstances under which your discharge was obtained, and it is "for your father's and mother's sake. This will undoubtedly be a hard battle, and were I in your place I would turn in my musket and take no chances." The members of his company by this time had gathered around him and all urged him not to take the chance. But his answer was, "I have been lucky for two years, never had a wound, and I believe I will be now, and I am going with you." Which he did, but never reached the enemy's works.
Birth: 1838, Unadilla, Otsego County, New York.
Death Sept. 1, 1864.
Residence LIBERTY, ADAMS CO, IL. Residence LIBERTY, ADAMS CO, IL Age 24 Height 5'10 Hair BLACK Eyes BLACK Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER Nativity UNADILLA, OTSEGO CO, NY.
Perry Lesure, Private, 78th., Illinois Infantry Co. K.
Service Record. Joined JUL 29, 1862 LIBERTY, IL, Joined By CPT VERNON Period 3 YRS, Muster In SEP 1, 1862 QUINCY, IL KILLED IN BATTLE SEP 1, 1864 AT JONESBORO GA.
Burial: Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta Cobb County, Georgia.
The following was taken from the 78th., Regimental History.
Among the killed was a young man who belonged to Co. K, Perry Lashore, ( Lesure ). His death was a willing and willful sacrifice for his country. He was visiting friends in Quincy when he enlisted and he being the only son of aged parents, they at once set about to get him discharged. He enlisted in June, 1862, and the battle of Jonesboro was fought the first of September, 1864. His discharge came in the morning and was handed to him by his captain, and he said, "Captain, what would you do if you were in my place, go into this fight or not?" The captains' reply was, "You don't have to go, you have always been a good soldier, and we all know the circumstances under which your discharge was obtained, and it is "for your father's and mother's sake. This will undoubtedly be a hard battle, and were I in your place I would turn in my musket and take no chances." The members of his company by this time had gathered around him and all urged him not to take the chance. But his answer was, "I have been lucky for two years, never had a wound, and I believe I will be now, and I am going with you." Which he did, but never reached the enemy's works.
Major Frank B. Ward.
Frank B. Ward.
15th., Pennsylvania Cavalry, taken from the 160th., Infantry.
Company B.
Frank B. Ward Captain, Mustered in November 30, 1861 Promoted from 1st Sergeant, Anderson Troop, September 24, 1862; to Major, October 10, 1862.
Field and Staff.
Frank B. Ward Major, Mustered in November 30, 1861 Promoted from Captain, Company B, October 10, 1862; died January 4, 1863, of wounds received at Stone River, Tenn., December 29, 1862; buried in Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburg, Pa.
The following was taken from the 15th., Regimental History.
Frank Biddle Ward was born December i, 1842, in Pittsburg, Pa. From school he went into the employ of Clark & Company, the great railroad shippers, where he had been about three years. When the war broke out, he enlisted immediately as a private in the Duquesne Grays, Captain Kennedy, for the three months' service. At the end of that time he re-enlisted as private in the Anderson Troop, better known as Buell's Bodyguard, in which he soon became Orderly Sergeant. When the troop was raised to a Regiment, he was promoted to a Captaincy and afterward to Junior Major He was mortally wounded at the battle of Stone River, December 29, 1862, and died January 11, 1863, as true and gallant a soldier as ever rode to death.
Requiescat in pace!
The Christian Spirit of the Regiment.
When Major Ward fell mortally wounded at the battle of Stone River, and was carried back some distance to where the Surgeon could examine him, he inquired after the nature of the wound, and on being told that it was mortal, he called for someone to pray for him. Now we had no Chaplain, but there were several private soldiers standing nearby, one of whom immediately knelt by the side of the wounded Major, there in the woods and within range of the enemy's guns, and prayed most fervently in his behalf prayed not as if in his mind prayer was just for cases of emergency, but as if he were in daily communion with the Lord and needed no introduction.
15th., Pennsylvania Cavalry, taken from the 160th., Infantry.
Company B.
Frank B. Ward Captain, Mustered in November 30, 1861 Promoted from 1st Sergeant, Anderson Troop, September 24, 1862; to Major, October 10, 1862.
Field and Staff.
Frank B. Ward Major, Mustered in November 30, 1861 Promoted from Captain, Company B, October 10, 1862; died January 4, 1863, of wounds received at Stone River, Tenn., December 29, 1862; buried in Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburg, Pa.
The following was taken from the 15th., Regimental History.
Frank Biddle Ward was born December i, 1842, in Pittsburg, Pa. From school he went into the employ of Clark & Company, the great railroad shippers, where he had been about three years. When the war broke out, he enlisted immediately as a private in the Duquesne Grays, Captain Kennedy, for the three months' service. At the end of that time he re-enlisted as private in the Anderson Troop, better known as Buell's Bodyguard, in which he soon became Orderly Sergeant. When the troop was raised to a Regiment, he was promoted to a Captaincy and afterward to Junior Major He was mortally wounded at the battle of Stone River, December 29, 1862, and died January 11, 1863, as true and gallant a soldier as ever rode to death.
Requiescat in pace!
The Christian Spirit of the Regiment.
When Major Ward fell mortally wounded at the battle of Stone River, and was carried back some distance to where the Surgeon could examine him, he inquired after the nature of the wound, and on being told that it was mortal, he called for someone to pray for him. Now we had no Chaplain, but there were several private soldiers standing nearby, one of whom immediately knelt by the side of the wounded Major, there in the woods and within range of the enemy's guns, and prayed most fervently in his behalf prayed not as if in his mind prayer was just for cases of emergency, but as if he were in daily communion with the Lord and needed no introduction.
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Stephen Barlow Espy.
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In the spring of 1861 he opened a general store in Shelbyville, Ill., where he was in business at the time he entered the service. He made his store a recruiting office, and soon led to the field Company G, of which he was chosen captain. Captain Espy's ability in the management of his company soon pointed him out as a suitable officer for staff duty, and he was detailed as brigade commissary of subsistence, in which capacity he was serving at the time of the battle of Chickamauga. Major George Hicks, of the 96th Illinois, in a letter to the New York Tribune soon after the battle, thus speaks of Captain Espy's conduct in the battle:
"Captain S. B. Espy, of General Whitaker's staff, was a very lion that day. He was advised to remain with his trains, but too noble spirited for that, he forthwith went on the field, and, fearless of danger, did wonders in cheering and rallying the men under the destructive fire of the enemy. He was one of Illinois' noble sons, and his loss is severely felt."
While thus gallantly discharging his duty, Captain Espy received his death wounds. It is probable that his body lies in the National Cemetery at Chattanooga, with thousands of others marked "unknown." Our country cannot do too much in honor of such heroes. He was the father of five children, the eldest of whom is the wife of Col. J. B. Morrison, of Fort Madison, Iowa. Two of his daughters, Florence Mercy and Georgiana, now reside with their mother at the same place.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Captain Robert Harve Bane.
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Birth: Jan. 24, 1836, Virginia.
Death: Apr. 7, 1883, Giles County, Virginia.
Wife: Frances McDonald Bane (1846 - 1923.)
Burial: First Bane Cemetery, Giles County, Virginia.
From the seventh Regimental History.
Captain Bane and Lieutenant Stone, and fifteen men left the field a little after 9 o'clock at night, carrying one of the wounded, George Knoll, who had an ankle bone fractured. Knoll was borne on the back of Isaac Hare a mile or more to the hospital in Boonsboro.
The officers and men of Company D who went into the battle of Boonsboro were Capt. R. H. Bane, Lieut. E. M. Stone; men of the line, Travis Burton, John R. Crawford, James Cole, John S. Dudley, John A. Hale, Isaac Hare, B. L. Hoge, J. J. Hurt, John F. Jones, David E. Johnston, George Knoll, John Meadows, T. P. Mays, W. W. Munsey, William D. Peters, W. H. H. Snidow, R. M. Stafford, Thomas S. Taylor and A. J. Thompson. The- cook in Company D, Alexander Bolton, remained with the supply trains and was not in the engagement.
No. 5. R. H. Bane, sergeant; elected first lieutenant at reorganization, April, 1862; promoted captain on death of Blackard; wounded at First Battle of Manassas; led the company for the remainder of the war ; died since the war.
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Eugene A. Hawkins, Georgia Infantry.
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Myron P. Walker.
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Birth: 1847.
Death March 25, 1911.
Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Walker, Myron P., (Mus.) b. Belchertown; 14, S.;------Belchertown ; June 4, '61; drummer boy for Co. D. 10th Reg't. M. V. M. When the war began, he was anxious to go with his fellows, but they being slow in enlisting, he accompanied a number of the Belchertown men to Springfield and enlisted, with parental consent in Co. C, where, the youngest member of the Regiment, he did his duty in a manly manner; when his enlistment was about half out, he conceived the idea of a trip home so, with his application for a furlough of twenty days in hand, he first obtained the consent of his regimental commander, thence to brigade and division commanders, and finally, to General E. D. Keyes, Commander of the Corps, all of whom consented, thus accomplishing in two hours what, through ordinary channels, would have taken as many days, possibly as many weeks; M. O. July 1, '64; went to California, '68; for ten years in the insurance business, returning to Mass. in 1878; in that decade he was actively connected with the National Guard of California, holding the Com. of Captain, June 6, '73; Major, June 10, '74; in Mass. he was Colonel and A. A. Gen'l. on the staff of Gov. George D. Robinson, '86; member of the State Senate '85 and '86; in '88 was Commander, Department of Mass., G. A. R.; in 1908, manufacturer, Belchertown, with office in Springfield
Monday, May 06, 2013
Albert C. Hornady.
Albert C. Hornady.
Birth: Jul. 22, 1824.
Death: Oct. 22, 1867.
Co K 4th Georgia Infantry CSA .
Albert was the son of Isaiah and Lavina Penelope Robinson Hornady. The 1850 census lists him as a dentist. On Sept. 26, 1855, he married Sarah "Sallie" E. Green, the daughter of Frederick J. Green, in Marion Co. He served in Co. K, 4th Georgia Inf., The Sumter Light Guards. Records indicate that he enlisted as a Sergeant, April 27, 1861. He resigned due to disability on February 9, 1863. His rank at that time was 1st Lieutenant. He was in some of the bloodiest battles in Virginia as well as Gettysburg. Albert and Sarah had the following
Children:
1. Edgar Butt Hornady b. Feb. 5, 1859.
2. Mary A. Hornady b. ca 1862.
3. William P. Hornady b. 1864.
4. Martha Leila Hornady DeWolf b. ca 1867.
Wife: Sarah E. Greene Hornady (1837 - 1918).
Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, Americus, Sumter County, Georgia.
Spencer Kellogg Of The Inron Clad Essex.
Inron Clad Essex.
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CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, WAR DEPARTMENT,
Richmond, September 28, 1863.Brigadier General S. A. MEREDITH, Agent of Exchange;SIR: On the 31st of July last I wrote to Lieutenant-Colonel Ludlow, informing him of the charges and specifications against Spencer Kellogg. Immediately thereafter I sent for the witnesses, and upon interrogating them found that the charges and specifications were true. On the 18th of this month he was brought before a court-martial, and on the following day, upon the most ample evidence, convicted of being, first, a deserter from our service (which he at one time joined) to the enemy, and secondly, of having acted as a spy while in our service at Island Numbers 10. As you are aware, he was captured in arms against us near Baton Rouge something more than a year ago.
On the 25th of this month Spencer Kellogg was publicly executed by hanging at Camp Lee, near Richmond. Some day or two before the execution he openly confessed that he had been employed by the Federal authorities as a spy and acknowledged the justice of his sentence. I am under the impression that he left letters for his relatives wherein the same admissions are made. In my next communication to you I will forward you a copy of the order in his case containing the charges and specifications.
If you will reciprocate in such cases I will send you a certified copy of the record in his case. To my certain knowledge the evidence of his guilt was overwhelming, one of the witnesses being the lieutenant of engineers under whom he served while at Island Numbers 10. In spite of that, however, if he had not already been executed, I am sure a suspension of execution would have been ordered to await anything which you might have had to produce in his favor. His trial was fair and impartial. He was not tried before an improvised military commission, but before a general court-martial, convened months ago and composed of intelligent and honorable officers. A longer time elapsed from the time of his conviction to the date of his execution than is usually accorded to spies.
Your Government cannot complain of the fullest notice. On the 31st of July I informed Lieutenant-Colonel Ludlow that he would be tried. When you see the charges and specifications you will see they are almost copied from my letter of that date. If there was anything to be produced in favor of Kellogg it should have been presented long age. There must be, however, some mistake about the ability of his friends to show that he should not be treated as a deserter and a spy. The evidence and his own confessions settle those two facts beyond a doubt.
I will give you further information as to this case in a subsequent communication. To-night I have not the time to procure it.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
RO. OULD,Agent of Exchange.
Friday, May 03, 2013
John W. Gray, 22nd Pennsylvania Cavalry.
The 22nd Pennsylvania Cavalry company A., was known as the Ringgold Cavalry.
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John W. Gray.
Birth: Unknown.
Death; March 11, 1903.
Burial: South Side Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
John W. Gray Sergeant June 29, 1861 Promoted to Sergeant, October 25, 1865; mustered out with Company A, 3d Regiment Provisional Cavalry, October 31, 1865; Vet.
The horse of John W. Gray was killed, which in falling caught his leg, holding him fast for a moment. He soon was free and on his feet, and, emptying his revolver, he- jumped on behind a comrade and came out ready for duty, though minus a valuable horse.
John W. Gray was from West Brownsville. He was promoted to corporal for bravery. He had his horse shot dead in the first advance on Romney, September 23rd, 1861. He died near Pittsburgh, March 11th, 1903. Few men were braver and none more loyal. He was bugler ot that company for over a year. He was also the youngest man in the company.
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John W. Gray.
Birth: Unknown.
Death; March 11, 1903.
Burial: South Side Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
John W. Gray Sergeant June 29, 1861 Promoted to Sergeant, October 25, 1865; mustered out with Company A, 3d Regiment Provisional Cavalry, October 31, 1865; Vet.
From the Regimental History.
The horse of John W. Gray was killed, which in falling caught his leg, holding him fast for a moment. He soon was free and on his feet, and, emptying his revolver, he- jumped on behind a comrade and came out ready for duty, though minus a valuable horse.
John W. Gray was from West Brownsville. He was promoted to corporal for bravery. He had his horse shot dead in the first advance on Romney, September 23rd, 1861. He died near Pittsburgh, March 11th, 1903. Few men were braver and none more loyal. He was bugler ot that company for over a year. He was also the youngest man in the company.
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Byron D. Hoitt, 8th., New Hampshire Infantry.
Byron D. Hoitt.
Also went by Byron D. Hoyt.
Birth: Sep. 23, 1836, Northwood Narrows, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
Death: May 31, 1926, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Father; N. B. Hoitt.
Mother: Emily Bennett.
Wife: Emma H. ( Fogg ) Hoitt.
Married: June 29, 1865.
Child: John Byron Hoitt, born October 22, 1876.
Wife's, Father; David C. Fogg, Mother: M. P. Page.
Civil War Veteran,Co.G,8th.New Hampshire Inf.was wounded 3 times,member of General Lander G.A.R. Post#5,Lynn,Ma.engaged in manucaturer of silver polish.
Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts
Byron D. Hoitt of Northwood was wounded in head and side, and would have been killed but for a piece of castile soap and a large bone ring in his pocket. The ring had three hearts on it, and was broken. An old copper cent also helped receive the ball.
Byron D. Hoitt, Co. G., born Northwood; Age 25; Residence Northwood. Enlisted October 28, 1861; Mustered in December 23, 1861, as a private; appointed Corporal July 1852. Wounded June 14, 1863, at Port Hudson, La.; appointed Sergeant. Re-enlisted and mustered in January 4, 1864. Discharged as a Corporal January 1, 1865, Natcher Mississippi, by reason of having been rendered supernumerary non-commissioned officer. Post Office address, Lynn, Massachusetts.
Also went by Byron D. Hoyt.
Birth: Sep. 23, 1836, Northwood Narrows, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
Death: May 31, 1926, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Father; N. B. Hoitt.
Mother: Emily Bennett.
Wife: Emma H. ( Fogg ) Hoitt.
Married: June 29, 1865.
Child: John Byron Hoitt, born October 22, 1876.
Wife's, Father; David C. Fogg, Mother: M. P. Page.
Civil War Veteran,Co.G,8th.New Hampshire Inf.was wounded 3 times,member of General Lander G.A.R. Post#5,Lynn,Ma.engaged in manucaturer of silver polish.
Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts
From the 8th., N. H. Regimental History.
June 14, 1863, Chaplain's diary.
Byron D. Hoitt of Northwood was wounded in head and side, and would have been killed but for a piece of castile soap and a large bone ring in his pocket. The ring had three hearts on it, and was broken. An old copper cent also helped receive the ball.
Civil War Service Record.
Byron D. Hoitt, Co. G., born Northwood; Age 25; Residence Northwood. Enlisted October 28, 1861; Mustered in December 23, 1861, as a private; appointed Corporal July 1852. Wounded June 14, 1863, at Port Hudson, La.; appointed Sergeant. Re-enlisted and mustered in January 4, 1864. Discharged as a Corporal January 1, 1865, Natcher Mississippi, by reason of having been rendered supernumerary non-commissioned officer. Post Office address, Lynn, Massachusetts.
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Colonel Richard A. Oakford
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Birth: Dec. 8, 1820, Pennypack Woods, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
Death: Sep. 17, 1862, Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
Civil War Union Army Officer. He served during the Civil War first as Colonel and commander of the 15th Pennsylvania (Three Month) Volunteer Infantry, then as Colonel and commander of the 132nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was killed in action leading his men at the September 17, 1862 Battle of Antietam, Maryland.
Burial: Hollenback Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
The following was taken from 132nd. Regimental History.
After getting into our new position, I at once began to look up our losses. I learned that Colonel Oakford was killed by one of the rebel sharp-shooters just as the regiment scaled the fence in its advance up the knoll, and before we had fired a shot. It must have occurred almost instantly after I left him with orders for the left of the line. I was probably the last to whom he spoke. He was hit by a minie-ball in the left shoulder, just below the collar-bone. The doctor said the ball had severed one of the large arteries, and he died in a very few minutes. He had been in command of the regiment a little more than a month, but during that brief time his work as a disciplinarian and drill-master had made it possible for us to acquit ourselves as creditably as they all said we had done. General Kimball was loud in our praise and greatly lamented Colonel Oakford's death, whom he admired very much. He was a brave, able, and accomplished officer and gentleman, and his loss to the regiment was irreparable.
Had Colonel Oakford lived his record must have been brilliant and his promotion rapid, for very few volunteer officers had so quickly mastered the details of military tactics and routine. He was a thorough disciplinarian, an able tactician, and the interests and welfare of his men were constantly upon his heart.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Matthew D. Dycher, First New York Cavalry.
DYCHER, MATTHEW D.—Age, 29 years. Enlisted June 17, 1861, at New York; mustered in as sergeant, Company M, June 17, 1861, to serve three years; appears on rolls of April, 1863, as first sergeant; reduced to ranks, October —, 1863; reappointed sergeant, November 15, 1863; killed by being shot through the head by the provost guard, April 1, 1864, at Frederick, Maryland.
Anne his wife asked congress for a pension which was approved February 16, 1869, pension stared from April 1, 1864.
Anne his wife asked congress for a pension which was approved February 16, 1869, pension stared from April 1, 1864.
James Rooney, 7th., Missouri Cacalry.
James Rooney, Private, 7th., Missouri Cavalry, Company B., Age 33, Enlisted September 3, 1861, at Warsaw Illinois, Mustered in December 31, 1861, at Hudson, Missouri. Mustered out August 27, 1862, at St. Louis, Missouri.
From the Library of Congress.
Chap. CCXCL. An act granting a pension to James Rooney
Be it enacted bt the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the interior be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provision and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James Rooney late member of company B., seventh Missouri Cavalry, commencing April fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three.
Approved July 27, 1868.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Alfred Shively, 115thth., Illinois, Infantry.
Illinois Civil War Detail Report
ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES.
Name: SHIVELY, ALFRED. Rank; PVT. Company: F. Unit: 115 IL US INF. Personal characteristics. Residence: MACON CO, IL. Age: 25. Height: 5' 9 3/4. Hair: LIGHT. Eyes; GRAY. Complexion; DARK. Marital Status: SINGLE. Occupation: FARMER. Nativity: BOWLING GREEN, WOOD CO, OH. Service Record. Joined When; AUG 11, 1862. Joined Where: MACON CO, IL. Period: 3 YRS. Muster In: SEP 13, 1862. Muster In Where: CAMP BUTLER, IL. Remarks: PROMOTED SERGEANT KILLED IN BATTLE AT CHICKAMAUGA SEP 20, 1863.
Sergeant Alfred Shively of Company F was conspicuous for his bravery. Colonel Moore, in a letter, says : "When last I saw this young man, he had rushed some distance in advance of his company of brave comrades, for he had as brave men by his side as ever stood in battle, waving his hat and shouting, 'Come on, boys, the day is ours/ I trembled for his safety in his exposed position. The carnage about this time was terrible. And there he went down. His comrades are of the opinion that he was instantly killed."
ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES.
Name: SHIVELY, ALFRED. Rank; PVT. Company: F. Unit: 115 IL US INF. Personal characteristics. Residence: MACON CO, IL. Age: 25. Height: 5' 9 3/4. Hair: LIGHT. Eyes; GRAY. Complexion; DARK. Marital Status: SINGLE. Occupation: FARMER. Nativity: BOWLING GREEN, WOOD CO, OH. Service Record. Joined When; AUG 11, 1862. Joined Where: MACON CO, IL. Period: 3 YRS. Muster In: SEP 13, 1862. Muster In Where: CAMP BUTLER, IL. Remarks: PROMOTED SERGEANT KILLED IN BATTLE AT CHICKAMAUGA SEP 20, 1863.
From the Illinois 115th., Infantry Regimental History.
Sergeant Alfred Shively of Company F was conspicuous for his bravery. Colonel Moore, in a letter, says : "When last I saw this young man, he had rushed some distance in advance of his company of brave comrades, for he had as brave men by his side as ever stood in battle, waving his hat and shouting, 'Come on, boys, the day is ours/ I trembled for his safety in his exposed position. The carnage about this time was terrible. And there he went down. His comrades are of the opinion that he was instantly killed."
Friday, April 26, 2013
Bruce R. OR C., Burdick, 7th., Iowa Infantry.
Bruce R. OR C. Burdick, Age 25. Enlisted and mustered in December 10, 1863. Killed June 30, 1864, at Kenesaw Mountain Ga. Buried National Cemetery, Marietta Ga. Section A., Grave, 950.
On the 30th of June, our regiment was sent to the skirmish line; while marching up a straight road up the mountain, the rebel sharp shooters fired at us at long range. One shot struck B. C. Burdick of
Co. "B" in the breast, went through him, crashed through the vertebra in his back entering his knapsack, puncturing twenty-three thicknesses of his folded blanket. He was marching just ahead of me and fell against me. I asked him if he was hurt; he replied "not much", and immediately expired. I left him with fifer Thayer and went on with the company. We marched nearly a half a mile up the mountain before we left the road and deployed; so the shot must have been at range of nearly a mile. The bullet that killed him was about as large as the little finger and as long; it was sent to his mother.
From the 7th Iowa Regimental History.
On the 30th of June, our regiment was sent to the skirmish line; while marching up a straight road up the mountain, the rebel sharp shooters fired at us at long range. One shot struck B. C. Burdick of
Co. "B" in the breast, went through him, crashed through the vertebra in his back entering his knapsack, puncturing twenty-three thicknesses of his folded blanket. He was marching just ahead of me and fell against me. I asked him if he was hurt; he replied "not much", and immediately expired. I left him with fifer Thayer and went on with the company. We marched nearly a half a mile up the mountain before we left the road and deployed; so the shot must have been at range of nearly a mile. The bullet that killed him was about as large as the little finger and as long; it was sent to his mother.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
John S. Towle, 8th., New Hampshire, Infantry..
John S. Towle, Co. A., 8TH., New Hampshire; born Monmouth Maine; Age 43; Residence Nashua, New Hampshire; Enlisted September 9, 1861; Mustered in October 25, 1861, as a private. Appointed Corporal July 17, 1862. Wounded October 27, 1862, at Labadieville La. Appointed Sergeant December 21, 1862. Killed May 27, 1863, at Port Hudson, La.
From the 8th., Regimental History.
John S. Towle of Company A., was shot through the head near the close of the fight, on May 27,, 1863, he must have been killed instantly, as when found his gun was still in his hands.
From the 8th., Regimental History.
John S. Towle of Company A., was shot through the head near the close of the fight, on May 27,, 1863, he must have been killed instantly, as when found his gun was still in his hands.
Colonel William H. Worthington.
Colonel William H. Worthington.
5th., Iowa Infantry, Residence Lee County, Nativity Kentucky, Appointed Colonel July 15, 1861. Shot by Federal picket while acting as general officer of the day, May 22, 1862, near Corinth, Mississppi.
From the 11th., Missouri Infantry, Regimental History.
It was in front of Corinth that Col. Worthington was killed. He was doing duth on guard and the orders were very strict. The sentinels were ordered to allow no one outside of the lines after night, he gave the order himself, and that night he was killed by one of his own men. He belonged to the 5th., Iowa Infantry.
5th., Iowa Infantry, Residence Lee County, Nativity Kentucky, Appointed Colonel July 15, 1861. Shot by Federal picket while acting as general officer of the day, May 22, 1862, near Corinth, Mississppi.
From the 11th., Missouri Infantry, Regimental History.
It was in front of Corinth that Col. Worthington was killed. He was doing duth on guard and the orders were very strict. The sentinels were ordered to allow no one outside of the lines after night, he gave the order himself, and that night he was killed by one of his own men. He belonged to the 5th., Iowa Infantry.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
John T. Bengough, 12th., West Virginia Infantry.
John T. Bengough, was born about 1837 in England was living in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania in 1860. He enlisted in the 12th., West Virginia Infantry, Co. F.,, in 1862, Age 26. He was killed in 1863. The records state that his widow put in for his pension.
The following came from the 12th. West Virginia Regimental History.
Author Note. His name is spelled Bengough, although here its spelled Beugaugh and Beugough.
In front of this battery off to the southwest the Johnnys were behind a stone wall. Our artillery did some very accurate shooting, knocking several holes in the wall behind which the Johnnys were, causing them, when the wall was struck, to scatter in a lively manner, and thus affording for the time being, at least, great sport for our boys, though they were quite worn out from want of sleep, having had little or none the night before. Occasional shots from the enemy reached this battery. It was one of these that struck and killed Lieut. Beugough of Company F, who was lying sleeping at the time, being overcome by want of sleep.
Lieut. John T. Bengough, of Company F, was killed in the battle of Winchester on Sunday, June 14th, 1863. Shortly after this his widow in company with another lady, went to Winchester to recover the body. The two women were arrested as spies.
Authors Note. You can read their story by reading the History of the Twelfth West Virginia Infantry, by William Newitt. This book can be found and read on line.
The following came from the 12th. West Virginia Regimental History.
Author Note. His name is spelled Bengough, although here its spelled Beugaugh and Beugough.
In front of this battery off to the southwest the Johnnys were behind a stone wall. Our artillery did some very accurate shooting, knocking several holes in the wall behind which the Johnnys were, causing them, when the wall was struck, to scatter in a lively manner, and thus affording for the time being, at least, great sport for our boys, though they were quite worn out from want of sleep, having had little or none the night before. Occasional shots from the enemy reached this battery. It was one of these that struck and killed Lieut. Beugough of Company F, who was lying sleeping at the time, being overcome by want of sleep.
Lieut. John T. Bengough, of Company F, was killed in the battle of Winchester on Sunday, June 14th, 1863. Shortly after this his widow in company with another lady, went to Winchester to recover the body. The two women were arrested as spies.
Authors Note. You can read their story by reading the History of the Twelfth West Virginia Infantry, by William Newitt. This book can be found and read on line.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Martin Armstrong, 81St, Ohio, Infantry.
Martin Armstrong.
Birth: unknown.
Death: Apr. 6, 1862, Shiloh, Hardin County, Tennessee.
Enlisted as a Captain on 30 August 1861; Commissioned into Co B, 81st Ohio on 19 September 1861; Killed on 6 April 1862 at Shiloh, TN;
Buried in Shiloh National Cemetery, Pittsburg Landing, TN Burial: Shiloh National Military Park, Shiloh, Hardin County, Tennessee.
From the 81st., Ohio Regimental History.
General Grant ordered the regiment back to the main lines. As this movement was be gun the enemy opened again with grape and canister, and just us Captain Martin Armstrong, who commanded the right company, gave the command, " by file right, march!" a grape shot struck him in the head and killed him instantly. His Orderly Sergeant caught him in his arms and bore him from the field.
Update November 15, 2013.
The following information is given by Mark Hill.
Martin was born 22 Feb 1833. His father was Brigadier General of Ohio Militia William Armstrong, living in Lima township, Allen County Ohio. Martin's uncle, John Armstrong was a Major General living in New Lisbon, Columbiana County Ohio, and another uncle was Col. Martin Armstrong who, at one time, was a member of Daniel Harbaugh's Company of Light Dragoons.
Birth: unknown.
Death: Apr. 6, 1862, Shiloh, Hardin County, Tennessee.
Enlisted as a Captain on 30 August 1861; Commissioned into Co B, 81st Ohio on 19 September 1861; Killed on 6 April 1862 at Shiloh, TN;
Buried in Shiloh National Cemetery, Pittsburg Landing, TN Burial: Shiloh National Military Park, Shiloh, Hardin County, Tennessee.
From the 81st., Ohio Regimental History.
General Grant ordered the regiment back to the main lines. As this movement was be gun the enemy opened again with grape and canister, and just us Captain Martin Armstrong, who commanded the right company, gave the command, " by file right, march!" a grape shot struck him in the head and killed him instantly. His Orderly Sergeant caught him in his arms and bore him from the field.
Update November 15, 2013.
The following information is given by Mark Hill.
Martin was born 22 Feb 1833. His father was Brigadier General of Ohio Militia William Armstrong, living in Lima township, Allen County Ohio. Martin's uncle, John Armstrong was a Major General living in New Lisbon, Columbiana County Ohio, and another uncle was Col. Martin Armstrong who, at one time, was a member of Daniel Harbaugh's Company of Light Dragoons.
John Gray, 40th., Ohio, Infantry.
It's not only important to find out if ones ancestor was in the Civil War, but how he may have lived or died in the service in this case there is not a lot of personal information on John Gray but you will find out how he died.
John Gray, Private, Co. C., 40th., Ohio infantry, Enlisted September 10, 1862. Killed at Lovejoy Ga., September 4, 1864.
The following was taken from the 40th., Regimental History.
The order to charge was countermanded. Both divisions intrenched. On the 8d, 4th, and 5th, our regiment occupied a more exposed position than at any time in the campaign. In our immediate front there was a dense undergrowth which hid the enemy from view, but which did not prevent their bullets passing over and through our camp. The picket firing was incessant, and any exposure above the breastwork was hazardous, John Gray, of Company **C," was killed at this point by a bullett from the enemy's line, while standing on a slight elevation just in rear of our works.
John Gray, Private, Co. C., 40th., Ohio infantry, Enlisted September 10, 1862. Killed at Lovejoy Ga., September 4, 1864.
The following was taken from the 40th., Regimental History.
Battle of Lovejoy.
The order to charge was countermanded. Both divisions intrenched. On the 8d, 4th, and 5th, our regiment occupied a more exposed position than at any time in the campaign. In our immediate front there was a dense undergrowth which hid the enemy from view, but which did not prevent their bullets passing over and through our camp. The picket firing was incessant, and any exposure above the breastwork was hazardous, John Gray, of Company **C," was killed at this point by a bullett from the enemy's line, while standing on a slight elevation just in rear of our works.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Alexander H. Greenlaw or Greenlough, 40th., N. Y. infantry.
GREENLAW, ALEXANDER H.—Age, 23 years. Enlisted at Yonkers, to serve three years, and mustered in as private, Co-.H, June 27, 1861; killed in action, May 5, 1862, at Williamsburg, Va.
In the Regimental History his name was spelled Greenlough which was in error.
When we were within a mile or two of the battle ground,we were ordered to halt. Our knapsacks, and everything but our rifles, equipments and canteens were left behind,and two men from each company were detailed to guard them. We knew then that we had got to go into the fight. When the detail was made to stay with the equipments, Alexander Greenlough, one of our company, said he had been trying all day to discharge his rifle, but could not, since it had got wet. He asked to be one of the detail to stay with the equipments. The others of his acquaintance made fun of him, and said he was afraid to go into the fight. He said he did not care to stay behind, and would not, if he could help it, since they thought he was a coward, though he said he would be of no use in a battle with a rifle he could not use. He went into the fight, and was the first man in the company to be killed.
In the Regimental History his name was spelled Greenlough which was in error.
When we were within a mile or two of the battle ground,we were ordered to halt. Our knapsacks, and everything but our rifles, equipments and canteens were left behind,and two men from each company were detailed to guard them. We knew then that we had got to go into the fight. When the detail was made to stay with the equipments, Alexander Greenlough, one of our company, said he had been trying all day to discharge his rifle, but could not, since it had got wet. He asked to be one of the detail to stay with the equipments. The others of his acquaintance made fun of him, and said he was afraid to go into the fight. He said he did not care to stay behind, and would not, if he could help it, since they thought he was a coward, though he said he would be of no use in a battle with a rifle he could not use. He went into the fight, and was the first man in the company to be killed.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Lyman Mead, First New York Dragoons
Lyman Mead, Age 22 years. Enlisted August 11, 1862; at Bennington, New York; Mustered in as a private Co. C., August 14, 1862. Killed April 17, 1863, at Suffolk Virginia.
The following came from the First New York Dragoons Regimental History.
Having accomplished our object, we retired within our lines, suffering a loss in our regiment of one killed and five wounded. A comrade informs me that the man killed was Lyman Mead, of Co. C, who was wounded as we fell back, and could not be brought off. The infuriated rebs were seen to rush over their work and repeatedly shoot him.
The following came from the First New York Dragoons Regimental History.
Having accomplished our object, we retired within our lines, suffering a loss in our regiment of one killed and five wounded. A comrade informs me that the man killed was Lyman Mead, of Co. C, who was wounded as we fell back, and could not be brought off. The infuriated rebs were seen to rush over their work and repeatedly shoot him.
Jesse James At Gallatin Missouri.
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
GEORGE W. BYBEE
GEORGE W. BYBEE .
(Farmer and Stock-dealer, Section 7).
Mr. Bybee was born May 19, 1838, of John S. and Jennetta (Creed) By bee. His parents came to Missouri among the earliest settlers, and so few facilities were there at that time for housekeeping that they were compelled to do their marketing in Hannibal. Mr. B. improved a farm one and one-half miles north-west of Santa Fe, and raised principally hemp and corn. George attended school, helping his father meanwhile with the farm until he was 17. He then worked for a year with an uncle in Fulton county. Ill, two years with his brother in Audrain county, and the war coming on, he went into the Confederate army with "Capt. Murry. After six months' service he was dischargecl at Pea Ridge and worked on a farm in the Indian Nation. Returning to Illinois, he married January 25, 1864, Miss Mary J. Powell, a native of Missouri, and farmed there until 1865, when he again took up his residence in Monroe. The following year he bought the home farm where he still lives. He is an energetic and capable farmer and stock-raiser. He deals in cattle, hogs and sheep. Mr. Bybee owns 223 acres of land, upon which he has just erected a new residence, barn, etc., causing it to present a very tidy and attractive appearance. He has a family of eight children, Isadore, Anna, Celia, Harris, Emma, Wallace, Leon and Charles. Mrs. Bybee is a member of the Christian Church.
44th., New York Infantry, Laurel Hill.
The following was taken from the 44th New York infantry Reigmental History.
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At the time of this engagement the color guard had been reduced from eight members, at the beginning of the campaign, to three members. Of the three members present Corporal Burt Inman of Company H was wounded and private John Mitchell of Company F was killed, leaving only Corporal George W. Wing of Company C with the colors. Soon after the retreat began Corporal Wing, who had the flag, fell exhausted to the ground. In retreating the writer came to Corporal Wing, lying upon the ground with the colors by his side, and said to him : "Wing, can I help you ?" He replied : "No, don't mind me, take the flag." There was no time for deliberation. The flag was carried a short distance to the rear and used to rally the regiment.
INMAN, BURT.—Age 19 years. Enlisted, September 15, 1861, at Albany, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. H, September 20, 1861; promoted corporal, April 27, 1864; wounded in action. May 8, 1864, at Laurel Hill, Va.; mustered out with company, October 11,1861, at Albany, N. Y
MITCHELL, JOHN.—Age, 19 years. Enlisted, September 3, 1861, at Albany, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. F, September 6, 1861; killed in action, May 8, 1861, at Laurel Hill, Ya.
WING, GEORGE W.—Age, 21 years. Enlisted, August 6,1862, at Italy, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Go. C, October 3, 1862; promoted corporal, December 24, 1862; transferred
to Co. D, One Hundred and Fortieth Infantry, October 11,1864.
WING, GEORGE W.—Corporal, Co. C, Forty-fourth Infantry; transferred4 to Co. D, this regiment, October 6, 1864; transferred to Co. F, Fifth Veteran Infantry, June 3,1865.
WING, G. W.—Age, 21 years. Corporal, Co. D, One Hundred and Fortieth Infantry; transferred to Co. F, this regiment, May 31, 1865; mustered out with company, August 21, 1865, at Hart's Island, New York Harbor.
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Color Guards at the battlt of Laurel Hill, May 8, 1864.
At the time of this engagement the color guard had been reduced from eight members, at the beginning of the campaign, to three members. Of the three members present Corporal Burt Inman of Company H was wounded and private John Mitchell of Company F was killed, leaving only Corporal George W. Wing of Company C with the colors. Soon after the retreat began Corporal Wing, who had the flag, fell exhausted to the ground. In retreating the writer came to Corporal Wing, lying upon the ground with the colors by his side, and said to him : "Wing, can I help you ?" He replied : "No, don't mind me, take the flag." There was no time for deliberation. The flag was carried a short distance to the rear and used to rally the regiment.
INMAN, BURT.—Age 19 years. Enlisted, September 15, 1861, at Albany, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. H, September 20, 1861; promoted corporal, April 27, 1864; wounded in action. May 8, 1864, at Laurel Hill, Va.; mustered out with company, October 11,1861, at Albany, N. Y
MITCHELL, JOHN.—Age, 19 years. Enlisted, September 3, 1861, at Albany, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. F, September 6, 1861; killed in action, May 8, 1861, at Laurel Hill, Ya.
WING, GEORGE W.—Age, 21 years. Enlisted, August 6,1862, at Italy, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Go. C, October 3, 1862; promoted corporal, December 24, 1862; transferred
to Co. D, One Hundred and Fortieth Infantry, October 11,1864.
WING, GEORGE W.—Corporal, Co. C, Forty-fourth Infantry; transferred4 to Co. D, this regiment, October 6, 1864; transferred to Co. F, Fifth Veteran Infantry, June 3,1865.
WING, G. W.—Age, 21 years. Corporal, Co. D, One Hundred and Fortieth Infantry; transferred to Co. F, this regiment, May 31, 1865; mustered out with company, August 21, 1865, at Hart's Island, New York Harbor.
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Henry A. Turner, 43rd., Massachusetts infantry.
Field & Staff.
Henry A. Turner, Quartermaster, Residence Boston; Age 38; Merchant; Commissioned October 14, 1862; Mustered in October 25, 1862. Mustered out July 30, 1863.
The following was taken from the 43rd., Regimental History.
The only incident of general interest which happened during our voyage was an accident of a serious nature to our quarter-master, Lieut. Henry A. Turner. He, with quite a number of other officers, was on the quarter-deck, at the extreme after-end of the ship, on the most windy day of our voyage. The ship was very uneasy, making it difficult for landsmen to preserve their balance. The officers had gathered a quantity of joiner's chips, pieces of board, and the like, and one by one they were throwing them overboard, and then firing at them with revolvers, as long as they remained within easy range.
It was quite exciting sport, as the water showed where the balls struck ; and encomium or ridicule rapidly followed upon each shot, according to its success or failure. All at once, we of the ranks, who were debarred from the official precincts above us, noticed a sudden cessation of the firing, the laughter, and talk, and it quickly appeared that the services of our surgeon were required. It proved that Lieut. Turner, while waiting for his chance to fire, had prematurely discharged his weapon while holding it downwards; aud the ball had gone through the centre of his foot.
Henry A. Turner, Quartermaster, Residence Boston; Age 38; Merchant; Commissioned October 14, 1862; Mustered in October 25, 1862. Mustered out July 30, 1863.
The following was taken from the 43rd., Regimental History.
The only incident of general interest which happened during our voyage was an accident of a serious nature to our quarter-master, Lieut. Henry A. Turner. He, with quite a number of other officers, was on the quarter-deck, at the extreme after-end of the ship, on the most windy day of our voyage. The ship was very uneasy, making it difficult for landsmen to preserve their balance. The officers had gathered a quantity of joiner's chips, pieces of board, and the like, and one by one they were throwing them overboard, and then firing at them with revolvers, as long as they remained within easy range.
It was quite exciting sport, as the water showed where the balls struck ; and encomium or ridicule rapidly followed upon each shot, according to its success or failure. All at once, we of the ranks, who were debarred from the official precincts above us, noticed a sudden cessation of the firing, the laughter, and talk, and it quickly appeared that the services of our surgeon were required. It proved that Lieut. Turner, while waiting for his chance to fire, had prematurely discharged his weapon while holding it downwards; aud the ball had gone through the centre of his foot.
Four Faces Of The 23rd., Penn. infantry Co. B.
23rd., Pennsylvania Infantry Co. B.
Left to Right.
Thomas W. Snowden, Louis Strenner, Alexander P. Wilkins, Daniel Graeber.
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Thomas W. Snowden, private, mustered in August 2, 1861, for 3 years. Mustered out with company September 8, 1865.
Louis Strenner, Corporal, mustered in August 2, 1861, for 3 years. Promoted from private to Corporal, wounded at Fair Oaks, May 3, 1862. Discharged on Surgeon's certificate April 1863.
Alexander P. Wilkins, private, mustered in August 2, 1861, for 3 years. Mustered out with company September 8, 1864.
Daniel Graeber, Corporal, mustered in August 2, 1861, for 3 years. Promoted from private to Corporal, wounded at Fair Oaks, May 3, 1863. Mustered out with company September 6, 1864.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Benjamin F. Vickers, 6th, Alabama Infantry.
Private Benjamin F. Vickers, 6th., Alabama Infantry, Company E., Killed at Sharpsburg Maryland, September 17, 1862.
The following comes from the Regimental History of the 6th., Alabama.
Page-66. The first illustration was that of a soldier under my command Vickers of the Sixth Alabama Eegiment. There was no better soldier in either army than Vickers. He had passed unscathed through two previous wars, in Mexico, I believe, and in Nicaragua. He was in every battle with his regiment in our Civil War until his death, and always at the front. The greater the danger, the higher his spirits seemed to soar. The time came, how- ever, when his luck, or fate, in whose fickle favor he so implicitly trusted, deserted him. At Antietam Sharpsburg I called for some one who was willing to take the desperate chances of carrying a message from me to the commander on my right. Vickers promptly volunteered, with some characteristic remark which indicated his conviction that he was not born to be killed in battle. There was a cross-fire from two directions through which he had to pass and of which he had been advised ; but he bounded away with the message almost joyously. He had not gone many steps from my side when a ball through his head, the first and last that ever struck him, had placed this brave soldier beyond the possibility of realizing, in this world at least, the treachery of that fate on which he depended.
Page 89. Private Vickers, of Alabama, volunteered to carry any orders I might wish to send. I directed him to go quickly and remind the men of the pledge to General Lee, and to say to them that I was still on the field and intended to stay there. He bounded away like an Olympic racer ; but he had gone less than fifty yards when he fell, instantly killed by a ball through his head
The following comes from the Regimental History of the 6th., Alabama.
Page-66. The first illustration was that of a soldier under my command Vickers of the Sixth Alabama Eegiment. There was no better soldier in either army than Vickers. He had passed unscathed through two previous wars, in Mexico, I believe, and in Nicaragua. He was in every battle with his regiment in our Civil War until his death, and always at the front. The greater the danger, the higher his spirits seemed to soar. The time came, how- ever, when his luck, or fate, in whose fickle favor he so implicitly trusted, deserted him. At Antietam Sharpsburg I called for some one who was willing to take the desperate chances of carrying a message from me to the commander on my right. Vickers promptly volunteered, with some characteristic remark which indicated his conviction that he was not born to be killed in battle. There was a cross-fire from two directions through which he had to pass and of which he had been advised ; but he bounded away with the message almost joyously. He had not gone many steps from my side when a ball through his head, the first and last that ever struck him, had placed this brave soldier beyond the possibility of realizing, in this world at least, the treachery of that fate on which he depended.
Page 89. Private Vickers, of Alabama, volunteered to carry any orders I might wish to send. I directed him to go quickly and remind the men of the pledge to General Lee, and to say to them that I was still on the field and intended to stay there. He bounded away like an Olympic racer ; but he had gone less than fifty yards when he fell, instantly killed by a ball through his head
John Henry Stuedle. and some Spain Veterans.
The following information is given by Historian Wanda M. Gray.
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The U.S. War with Spain in 1898, was one of the briefest in our history and required the fewest men, but did not leave Scott County men untouched. When the call went out from the President that Arkansas was to provide a thousand men, five patriotic adventuresome men, who were born in this county, volunteered immediately and at least seven others are buried here.
At the age of 90, on 24 February of 1965,
Stuedle walked into the office of the Waldron News, and reminisced about his
military days and showed the editor, Randel Grigsby, a letter and a ribbon sent
to him by the Adjutant General of the State of Missouri in honor of his service
as a Missouri Volunteer in the War with Spain.
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The U.S. War with Spain in 1898, was one of the briefest in our history and required the fewest men, but did not leave Scott County men untouched. When the call went out from the President that Arkansas was to provide a thousand men, five patriotic adventuresome men, who were born in this county, volunteered immediately and at least seven others are buried here.
Twenty-five year old Charles L. Berry,
enlisted in Company A, 1st Arkansas Volunteer Infantry; Robert R.
Morgan, who was born at the extinct village of Gipson just across the Poteau
River south of Bates enrolled on 4 May 1898 and was assigned to Company A,
2nd Arkansas Infantry; Thompson Epperson, a wagoner, from Boles got
assigned to Company G 2nd Arkansas Infantry; and Buck King and George
J. Leming of Waldron were both assigned
to Company D, 1st Arkansas Infantry.
None of these men made it to the famous battle for San Juan Hill in Cuba
to lend support to the famous Lt. Colonel “Teddy” Roosevelt’s “Rough Riders”, as
a matter of fact they only made it as far as a camp in Aniston, Alabama.
After the war, veteran John Henry Stuedle,
of German descent a native of Lafayette County, Missouri made his home Scott
County. At Higginsville, Missouri on May
4th, 1898, he enrolled in Company K, 5th Missouri
Volunteer Infantry and only got as far as Kentucky before being mustered out
with his regiment on Nov 9, 1898. In
November of 1915, he married a local girl, JohnAnna Highfill, and they lived out
their life in the once thriving Greenridge settlement, now referred to as Mt.
Pleasant after the church, cemetery and township.
At the age of 90, on 24 February of 1965,
Stuedle walked into the office of the Waldron News, and reminisced about his
military days and showed the editor, Randel Grigsby, a letter and a ribbon sent
to him by the Adjutant General of the State of Missouri in honor of his service
as a Missouri Volunteer in the War with Spain.
It was only a year later that on 24 February
1966, that veteran John Henry Stuedle, a first generation German American passed
from this life. His father was Balshasar
Stuedle from Baden, Germany and his
mother was Christina Dorothea Schwab from Wurtenburg, German. Two years later his wife, “Anna” followed him
in death on 12 February 1968. They were
both laid to rest in the peaceful and protected Mt. Pleasant Cemetery seven
miles east of Waldron.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Death Of Isaac Y. Smith, 43rd., Mass. Infantry..
The following was taken from the 43rd., Regimental History.
Page 71. Private Isaac Y. Smith of Orleans, Mass., a member of Company E, was shot through the body as he lay upon the ground, and instantly killed ; those nearest to him only noticing a slight tremor or convulsion as he passed away. In the confused way in which we were lying, he was surrounded by the men of our company.
Page 73. The incessant discharges of artilleiy made the heavens shake. Many of our men were hit by bullets and fragments of shell, and several were slightly hurt ; but only one was killed outright. A shell carried away the arm, and tore away the vitals, of Isaac Y. Smith, a private from Cod in Company E, killing him instantly.
Page 101. Lieutenants Colesworthy of our compamy and Nickerson of Company E, were upon their feet at once when private Smith was killed. It was thought at first that his injury was only to the arm, and they proceeded to obtain a tourniquet. But it proved that the missile had not only cut off his arm, but had gone also through his body, and buried itself in the ground, so that he had passed beyond
mortal aid.
If you would like to read more about Mr. Smith and his service and family take this link.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=smith&GSfn=isaac&GSmn=y&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=44080184&df=all&
Page 71. Private Isaac Y. Smith of Orleans, Mass., a member of Company E, was shot through the body as he lay upon the ground, and instantly killed ; those nearest to him only noticing a slight tremor or convulsion as he passed away. In the confused way in which we were lying, he was surrounded by the men of our company.
Page 73. The incessant discharges of artilleiy made the heavens shake. Many of our men were hit by bullets and fragments of shell, and several were slightly hurt ; but only one was killed outright. A shell carried away the arm, and tore away the vitals, of Isaac Y. Smith, a private from Cod in Company E, killing him instantly.
Page 101. Lieutenants Colesworthy of our compamy and Nickerson of Company E, were upon their feet at once when private Smith was killed. It was thought at first that his injury was only to the arm, and they proceeded to obtain a tourniquet. But it proved that the missile had not only cut off his arm, but had gone also through his body, and buried itself in the ground, so that he had passed beyond
mortal aid.
If you would like to read more about Mr. Smith and his service and family take this link.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=smith&GSfn=isaac&GSmn=y&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=44080184&df=all&
Friday, April 12, 2013
Andrew J. Jones, 55th., Illinois, Infantry.
ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES.
Illinois Civil War Detail Report.
Name; JONES, ANDREW J. Rank: PVT. Company: B. Unit; 55 IL US INF. Personal Characteristics. Residence: OAKWOOD, COLES CO, IL. Age: 20. Height; 5' 1. Hair: LIGHT. Eyes: BLUE. Complexion: LIGHT. Occupation: CLERK. Nativity: COLES CO, IL. Service Record. Joined When: AUG 27, 1861. Period: 3 YRS. Muster In: OCT 31, 1861. Muster In Where: CHICAGO, IL.
Illinois Civil War Detail Report.
Name; JONES, ANDREW J. Rank: PVT. Company: B. Unit; 55 IL US INF. Personal Characteristics. Residence: OAKWOOD, COLES CO, IL. Age: 20. Height; 5' 1. Hair: LIGHT. Eyes: BLUE. Complexion: LIGHT. Occupation: CLERK. Nativity: COLES CO, IL. Service Record. Joined When: AUG 27, 1861. Period: 3 YRS. Muster In: OCT 31, 1861. Muster In Where: CHICAGO, IL.
From the 55th., Regimental History.
Andrew J. Jones, of Company B. He was a small, active man, and a general favorite with his company. He had enlisted as a musician, but at his own urgent request had been placed in the ranks. He had before been wounded by a buck-shot at Shiloh, which hit him in the forehead, and came out at the back of the head without breaking the skull. At Russell s House he advanced with the rush of his company, and when about one hundred yards from the house he was seen to drop his gun and throw up his hands, and heard to exclaim with a loud voice, "Hurrah for the Fifty-fifth!" and immediately fell to the ground. After the contest was ended he was found dead, having been shot through the breast in the region of the heart.
Authors note. Killed at Russell's House, May 17, 1862.
Authors note. Killed at Russell's House, May 17, 1862.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Murder of Frank C. Kendall, Arkansas.
I have a very good friend who is a historian her name Wanda M. Gray, she is from Waldon Arkansas. I met her a few years ago while she was working on one of the Civil War Battles that happen around Waldon. Being a hobby military historian she asked for helpe on her book "Civil War in Scott County, Arkansas.'' She writes to me when ever she needs help on one of her stories.
She asked help on the story you are about to read, but I must say I was very little help. I found the story very interesting and asked if it was ok to post it of couse she said yes. ''Thanks Wanda.''
It would be two weeks before his ravaged body was discovered in an abandoned well about a mile from his home. Upon the recovery of the body, it was discovered that this old soldier, who had survived the bullets and cannon fire of many bloody battles in the Civil War, could not survived the furry of two shotgun blasts to the face and neck.
Acting swiftly, Sheriff O. S. Bird arrested fifty year old Andrew Sherrills and twenty-two year old Alva Lamar, and charged them with the crime of murder, with robbery being the motive. In the August term of court they were speedily indicted for the meditated, deliberate assault and killing of Kendall by shooting him with a gun loaded with gun powder and leaden bullets. The evidence indicated that it was generally believed that Kendall drew a $50.00 a month pension check from the government and that on the 6th of July when he made this three month journey of 19 miles into Waldron to buy supplies that he had $200.00 on his person.
Prosecuting Attorney J. Sam Wood tried Case No. 741 in front of Judge John Brizzola at Waldron o the 1st, 2nd, 3rd of August 1921. The defendants hired two local law firms Bates and Duncan, and Smith and Payne for their defense. Inspite of the best efforts of the able prosecutor J. Sam Wood, a jury of twelve highly respected citizens of the county returned a verdict of not guilty for both Sherrills and Lamar.
There were no further arrests, therefore, the murderer of veteran Frank C. Kendall has never been brought to justice in this life. His body rests in a beautiful but remote forest, atop a ridge in the southeast part of Scott County, Arkansas in an abandoned cemetery. His government grave marker is protected only by a huge uprooted fallen pine tree that had also lived out its life’s span
She asked help on the story you are about to read, but I must say I was very little help. I found the story very interesting and asked if it was ok to post it of couse she said yes. ''Thanks Wanda.''
Murdered Civil War Veteran.
BY
Historian Wanda M. Gray.
On the steamy hot day of 8 July 1920, Civil War veteran Frank
C. Kendall, who served in Company I, 52nd Illinois Regiment of
Volunteer Infantry of the Union Army, met a brutal death in the now extinct
community of Newman, in the also extinct township of Brushy, in Scott County,
Arkansas. This 74 year old solitary figure lived alone near the caring and
congenial neighbors Andrew J. and Myra Harrell near this remote village and when
he didn’t stop by on his return from Waldron on the 6th of July to
get the bread she had baked for him, Mr. Harrell went in search of him.
It would be two weeks before his ravaged body was discovered in an abandoned well about a mile from his home. Upon the recovery of the body, it was discovered that this old soldier, who had survived the bullets and cannon fire of many bloody battles in the Civil War, could not survived the furry of two shotgun blasts to the face and neck.
Acting swiftly, Sheriff O. S. Bird arrested fifty year old Andrew Sherrills and twenty-two year old Alva Lamar, and charged them with the crime of murder, with robbery being the motive. In the August term of court they were speedily indicted for the meditated, deliberate assault and killing of Kendall by shooting him with a gun loaded with gun powder and leaden bullets. The evidence indicated that it was generally believed that Kendall drew a $50.00 a month pension check from the government and that on the 6th of July when he made this three month journey of 19 miles into Waldron to buy supplies that he had $200.00 on his person.
Prosecuting Attorney J. Sam Wood tried Case No. 741 in front of Judge John Brizzola at Waldron o the 1st, 2nd, 3rd of August 1921. The defendants hired two local law firms Bates and Duncan, and Smith and Payne for their defense. Inspite of the best efforts of the able prosecutor J. Sam Wood, a jury of twelve highly respected citizens of the county returned a verdict of not guilty for both Sherrills and Lamar.
There were no further arrests, therefore, the murderer of veteran Frank C. Kendall has never been brought to justice in this life. His body rests in a beautiful but remote forest, atop a ridge in the southeast part of Scott County, Arkansas in an abandoned cemetery. His government grave marker is protected only by a huge uprooted fallen pine tree that had also lived out its life’s span
Frank C. Kendall, Service Record.
ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES
Illinois Civil War Detail Report.
Name: KENDALL, FRANK C
Rank: PVT
Company: I
Unit: 52 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence: DUNDEE, KANE CO, IL
Age: 18
Height: 5' 10
Hair: LIGHT
Eyes: HAZEL
Complexion: LIGHT
Occupation: FARMER
Nativity TRUMBULL CO, OH
Service Record
Joined When: JAN 25, 1864
Joined Where: DUNDEE, IL
Joined By Whom: LT DAVIS
Period: 3 YRS
Muster In: FEB 23, 1864
Muster In Where: ELGIN, IL
Muster Out: JUL 6, 1865
Muster Out Where: LOUISVILLE, KY
Muster Out By Whom: CPT GUTHRIE
The story as it appeared in the Walden News.
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John B. Biddle, 101st., Ohio Infantry.
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John B. Biddle.
Birth: 1838, Ohio.
Death; December 31, 1862, Murfreesboro, Ruthford County, Tennessee.
Burial; Stones River National Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Ruthford County, Tennessee.
LIEUTENANT JOHN B. BIDDLE Enrolled at Sulphur Springs, July 23, 1862. Mustered as Second Lieutenant Co. C. Killed in Battle of Stone's River, December 31, 1862. He was instantly killed while the Regiment was making its third stand, at the northern edge of the cotton field. At the moment of his death he was waving his sword and encouraging his men to stand firm, no matter what the odds. Brave, generous, noble-hearted, he was greatly loved by all the boys who knew him.
Israel D. Jones, 19th., Maine.
Maine 19th., Infantry, Co. G.
Israel D. Jones, Private, Age 21, Residence China, Mustered in August 25, 1862. Killed Haymarket, Virginia, June 25, 1863.
From the 19th., Regimental History.
Israel D. Jones, of Company G, the first soldier in the Regiment killed by the enemy. In less than ten minutes from the time that Mr. Jones was chatting cheerfully with the man marching at his side, he was buried by the roadside and left to sleep his last sleep.
Israel D. Jones, Private, Age 21, Residence China, Mustered in August 25, 1862. Killed Haymarket, Virginia, June 25, 1863.
From the 19th., Regimental History.
Israel D. Jones, of Company G, the first soldier in the Regiment killed by the enemy. In less than ten minutes from the time that Mr. Jones was chatting cheerfully with the man marching at his side, he was buried by the roadside and left to sleep his last sleep.
Monday, April 08, 2013
John Rowley Kills Jerome Dupoy, Connecticut 7th., Infantry.
Murder at the battle of Oluster Fla.
February 20, 1864.
Company D., Connecticut Infantry.
A grewsome incident occurred in the battle. After it was over it was reported to Captain Skinner that Jerome Dupoy, a substitute of Company D had been killed, shot through the head by John Rowley, another substitute in the same company. Neither of the men could speak much English. Some time before they had a quarrel and Dupoy cut Rowley with a knife, and at the same time Rowley swore vengeance.
As on investigation there was no proof that the shooting was intentional. Captain Skinner did not report it. So much was said about it in the company, however, that Rowley was arrested on suspicion and placed in the guardhouse. There he was troublesome, could not sleep, saw ghosts and at last confessed that he shot Dupoy purposely in revenge He was afterward tried, found guilty of murder and hung.
Jerome Dupoy, Private, Residence Redding, Enlisted November 6, 1863. Killed February 20, 1864, Oluster Fla.
John Rowley, Private, Residence Ridgefield, Enlisted November 2, 1863. Hung by G. C. M., September 3, 1864, Petersburg, Va.
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