Doctor Jonathan R. Downing.

Jonathan R. Downing.

Birth: October 18, 1844, Logan County Ohio.
Death: 1918.

Father: Israel Downing, ( ? - 1854 ).
Mother: Elizabeth Rector Downing, ( ? - 1939 ).

Wife: Elizabeth "Lizzie " C. West Downing, ( 1850 - 1939.)

Children: Non recorded.

Burial: Yorktown Cemetery, Yorktown, Delaware County, Indiana.

Civil War Veteran.

Jonathan R. Downing, Private, 121st., infantry, Unit 9th., Indiana Cavalry, Enlisted December 25, 1863; Age 20: Residence Delaware Co.; Discharged July 8, 1865.  Mustered out at Camp Chase, Ohio.

He was captured on September 25, 1864, and was kept a prisoner until March 6, 1865. He was on the list of those who were supposed lost on the Steamer Sultana, that exploded on July 27, 1865.

His trade was Blacksmithing.  After the war he went back to blacksmithing for five years.  But the war had impaired his health, so he seek some less laborious way to gain a livelihood.  He started to study medicine  in 1872.

Gilman G Foster.

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Gilman G Foster.

Birth: 1842
Death: 1926.

Wife: Elvira J Harlow Foster (1844 - 1924).

Children: Infant Son Foster (1881 - 1881).

Burial: West Branch Cemetery, Stowe, Lamoille County, Vermont.

Thirteenth Vermont Infantry Regimental History.

GILMAN O. FOSTER, DRUMMER

 

He was son of J. W. and Lucia A. Foster, born in Moretown November 15th, 1842. Was reared on a farm, attended district school, and also select school in Moretown a few terms. In the fall of 1861 a company of the 6th Regiment passed through Moretown on its way to join the Regiment and Foster was very anxious to enlist at that time, but could not gain the consent of his parents. Taught school the next winter. When the call for nine months' men came, however, he enlisted as a drummer and was with the company in its organization and drills till mustered into United States service.

 

Of the journey to Washington, comrade Foster writes: "I well remember the enthusiasm and generosity of the people along our line of travel through Massachusetts and Connecticut. Our train made a short stop at Hartford, when our car was surrounded and we were captured by the ladies, and presented by them the best that the city afforded in the line of eatables. We thanked them, but one of the boys said "You have done nobly, but not quite as well as the girls of Springfield.' They wanted to know wherein they had failed to do as well as the Springfield girls, the answer was, 'They kissed us.' And the girls said, 'We will not be beaten by Springfield.' In February, comrade Foster contracted typhoid pneumonia and was taken to regimental hospital, ) He was soon removed to hospital at Fairfax Court House where he lay unconscious for several days, and where he was at the time Mosby made his visit and carried off General Stoughton and others. He remained in the hospital till May, when he came to the company at Camp Carusi on the Occoquan. Here it was soon apparent that the rest of the drum corps of the regiment had, by their constant practice during the three months of his sickness, left him in the rear so far as musical attainments were concerned, but he strove manfully to recover the lost ground and events proved that Company B had no occasion to be ashamed of its drummer.

 

From his account of the battle of Gettysburg we select the following: "As I belonged to the drum corps I had no gun. but was offered a pistol, which offer I declined fearing it might 'go off' accidentally. I went to a spring to get water for Company B, but before reaching them my canteens would be empty, as I could not resist the call of the wounded rebels, whom 1 had to pass before reaching my company, but necessity on the part of our boys soon compelled me to turn a deaf ear to the gray, and take water to our boys, and the most thirsty of them all was Colonel Randall. He took a drink and said. My good fellow, you have stuck by us all day.' The rest of the day I devoted to the cavalry artillery. I found in the rear of our line a house which had been vacated, and in the pantry some flour, so I mixed some of it with water, put the dough on my plate and backed it over a small fire which I had built, and when done I ate it and pronounced it equal to mother's cream cake. I repeated the operation, and took my product to the boys and they agreed with me that it was the best cake they ever ate. "

 

During the third day of the fight our drummer was still alert, doing what he could for the wounded, bringing them water and helping to carry them off the field, and making himself generally useful. He says: "I remember Lieutenant Kenfield who was wounded toward the close of the battle as a man of courage. I dressed hia wound the best I could on the field, as he would not leave his company. He says 'We are giving it to 'em.' His coat sleeve was covered with blood and brains of Sergeant Major H. H. Smith, who had just been instantly killed by a piece of shell. General Stannard was also wounded by a piece of the same shell. 1 think also that it was the same shell that killed Orson L. Carr of Company E." After the battle was over. Colonel Randall said. "That drummer of Company B who isn't much on music, was worth more than all the rest of the drum corps in the battle." After he returned to Vermont he ment to Stowe where he has remained ever since, engaged in the manufacture of butter-tubs. He was married October 11, 1875 to Mrs, Elvira J. Harlow Peterson at Waterbury, Vt. Wife born in Stowe December 6. 1844. One child, Ethel E., born September 14, 1883. Married Walter A. Sears November 28th, 1901. P. O., Stowe.

John S. Nimmons.

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John S. Nimmons.

Birth: 1840.
Death: April 25, 1871.

Wife: Amella Nimmons ( 1842 - 1883 ).

Children: Samuel E., John W. Nimmons.

Burial: Green lawn Cemetery, Plymouth, Richland County, Ohio.

Was a Civil War Veteran.

124th., Ohio Infantry.

Field & Staff.

John S. Nimmons, Sergeant Major, Age 23; Enlisted October 1, 1862, for 3 years.  Promoted from Sergeant Co. A., May 1, 1864; to First Lieutenant Co. A., October 18, 1864.

Company A.

John S. Nimmons, Second Lieutenant, Co. A., Promoted from Sergeant Major, November 1, 1863; to Frist Lieutenant, Co. F.

Company F.

John S. Nimmons, First Lieutenant, Co. F., Promoted from Second Lieutenant Co. A., September 8, 1864.  Mustered out with company June 27, 1865.

Michigan Soldiers On Steamer Sultana, July 27, 1865.

On this page you will find 91, Michigan Solders and their records. These names cover many regiments. Historical records states that the Steamer Sultana exploded on July 27, 1865.  However on this page you will notice many different months and dates, but they all have one thing in common, they were all on the Sultana when it exploded. 

Although this is to be a list of the dead, not all were killed in the explosion.  One lived through it, and one or two others drowned before the explosion.
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Infantry.

Third Infantry.
Fourth Infantry.
Fifteenth Infantry..
Seventeenth Infantry..
Eighteenth Infantry..
Twenty-First Infantry.
Twenty-Second.

Cavalry.

Second.
Sixth.
Eighth.
Ninth..

Engineers & Mechanics.
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Third Infantry.

Rankes, Frederick, Ottawa County. Enlisted in company B, Third Infantry,  Jan. 29, 1862, at Grand Rapids, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered Jan. 29, 1862. Transferred to company E, Fifth Infantry, June 1o, 1864. Sup posed to have been killed by explosion of steamer "Sultana," April 24,. 1865.

Fourth Infantry.

Eastick, Newman A., Lenawee County. Enlisted in company G, Fourth Infantry, Feb. 2o, 1862, at Adrian. Mustered Feb. 2o, 1862. Taken  prisoner at Gettysbury, Pa., July 2, 1863. On detached service with company G, First Infantry, by order July 2, 1864. Supposed to have  been lost in explosion of Steamer Sultana, April 28, 1865.

Fifteenth Infantry.

Wells, Willard D., Superior. Enlisted in company H, Fifteenth Infantry, March 13, 1862, at Ypsilanti, for 3 years, age 23. Mustered March 13, 1862. Taken prisoner Jan., 1865. Killed by explosion on board  steamer " Sultana " April 26, 1865.

Seventeenth Infantry.

Briggs, Samuel C, Spring Arbor. Enlisted in company K. Seventeenth Infantry, June 12, 1862, at Jackson, for 3 years, age 25. Mustered Aug. 16, 1862. Taken prisoner at Campbell's Station. Tenn., Nov. 16. 1863. Sergeant. Killed in explosion on Steamer Sultana, on Mississippi  River, April 28, 1865.

Doan, Thomas R., Howard. Enlisted in company B, Seventeenth Infantry, July 2, 1862. at Niles, for 3 years, age 25. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Taken prisoner at Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. 29, 1863. Returned to regiment at Annapolis, Md., April 9, 1864. Taken prisoner at Spottsylvania. Va.. May 12, 1864. Killed in explosion on steamer Sultana on  Mississippi River, April, 1865.

Waterbury, Aaron V., Algansee. Enlisted in company H, Seventeenth Infantry, as Corporal, Aug. 9, 1862, at Quincy, for 3 years, age 26. Mustered Aug. 19, 1862. Sergeant. Taken prisoner at Spottsylvania, Va.,  May 12, 1864. Killed by explosion of Steamer Sultana on Mississippi River, April 26, 1865.

Eighteenth Infantry.

Mann, Washington, Cambria. Enlisted in company D, Eighteenth Infantry,  Aug. 21, 1862, at Hillsdale, for 3 years, age 26. Mustered Aug. 26,  1862, Missing in action at Athens. Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer " Sultana '" near Memphis, Tenn., April 27. 1865.

Barnum, John P., Franklin. Enlisted in company E. Eighteenth Infantry,  Aug. 6, 1862. at Tecumseh. for 3 years, age 24. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Killed in explosion of Steamer " Sultana " near Memphis. Tenn.,  April 27, 1865.

 Barrett, Edward P., Blissrield. Enlisted in company H, Eighteenth Infantry, Aug. 15. 1862, at Hillsdale, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered  Aug. 26, 1862. Corporal Sept., 1864. Missing in action at Athens, Ala.,  Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of Steamer "Sultana" near Memphis. Tenn., April 27. 1865.

Bradish, James W., Medina. Enlisted in company A. Eighteenth Infantry,  Aug. 6. 1862, at Hudson, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana".' near Memphis, Tenn., April  27, 1865.

Branigan, Patrick, Tecumseh. Enlisted in company E, Eighteenth Infantry, Aug. 17. 1862, at Tecumseh, for 3 years, age 40. Mustered Aug. 26. 1862. Taken prisoner at Athens, Ala.. Sept. 24. 1864. Killed in  explosion of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn.. April 27, 1865.

Faurote, William L., Fayette. Enlisted in company G, Eighteenth Infantry,  Aug. 5, 1862, at Jonesville, for 3 years, age 20. Mustered Aug. 26,  1862. Corporal. Taken prisoner at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of Steamer " Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April  27, 1865.

Finch, William H. Enlisted in company D, Eighteenth Infantry, as Corporal, Aug. 15, 1862, at Hillsdale, for 3 years, age 22. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Sergeant. Missing in action at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864.  Killed in explosion of Steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn ,  April 27. 1865.

Frink, Miles S., Milan. Enlisted in company H. Eighteenth Infantry, July 29, 1862. at Milan, for 3 years, age 19. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Taken  prisoner and paroled at Snow's Pond, Ky., Sept. 25, 1862. Missing in  action at Athens. Ala.. Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of Steamer  "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn.. April 27. 1865.

Fuller, Alexander, Pittsford. Enlisted in company F. Eighteenth Infantry,  Aug. 7, 1862. at Ransom, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered Aug. 26. 1862.  Missing in action at Athens. Ala., Sept. 24. 1864. Killed in explosion  of Steamer " Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn.. April 27. 1865.

Hampton, Frank. Enlisted in company I. Eighteenth Infantry, Jan. 4, 1864. at Hudson, for 3 years, age 16. Mustered Jan. 12, 1864. Joined regiment at Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 25, 1864. 'Missing in action at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana" near  Memphis, Tenn.. April 27, 1865.

 Hampton, Frank H., or Henry F. Enlisted in company G. Eighteenth Infantry. Jan. 11, 1864, at Scipio, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered Jan. 14. 1864. Taken prisoner at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis. Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Knapp, Andrew J., Hudson. Enlisted in company A, Eighteenth Infantry, July 31, 1862, at Hudson, for 3 years, age 22. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862.Killed in explosion of steamer " Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April  27, 1865.

Lackey, Patrick, Somerset. Enlisted in company G, Eighteenth Infantry, Aug. 6, 1862. at Somerset, for 3 years, age 2^. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Taken prisoner and paroled while on picket at Snow's Pond. Ky.,  Sept. 23, 1862. Taken prisoner at Athens. Ala., Sept. 24, 1864 Killed  in explosion of steamer "Sultana' near Memphis, Tenn.. April 27,  1865

Millspaugh, David, Tecumseh. Enlisted in company E, Eighteenth Infantry, Aug. 8, 1862, at Tecumseh, for 3 years, age 30. Mustered Aug.  26, 1862. Taken prisoner at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in  explosion of steamer " Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Moore, Jacob, Morenci. Enlisted in company C. Eighteenth Infantry, Aug  5, 1862. at Morenci. for 3 years, age 31. Mustered Aug. 26. 1862.  Corporal Sept., 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis. Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Patterson, Robert, Raisin. Enlisted in company I. Eighteenth Infantry, Aug. 11, 1862, at Tecumseh, for 3 years, age 23. Mustered Aug. 26. 1862. Missing in action at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24. 1864. Killed in  explosion of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Rowley, Orson B. Enlisted in company A, Eighteenth Infantry, Aug. 7,  1862, at Hudson, for 3 years, age 21. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Killed  in explosion of Steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn.. April 27. 1865.

Rowley, Warren, Hudson. Enlisted in company A. Eighteenth Infantry,  as Musician, Aug. 8, 1862, at Hudson, for 3 years, age 31. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Killed in explosion of Steamer "Sultana"' near
Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Upton, Warren S. Enlisted in company I, Eighteenth Infantry, Jan. 4, 1864. at Medina, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered Jan. 12, 1864. Joined regiment at Nashville. Tenn., Jan. 25, 1864. Missing in action at Athens,  Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana" near  Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Vanatta, Jason, Fayette. Enlisted in company G, Eighteenth Infantry, Aug. 15, 1862, at Jonesville, for 3 years, age 21. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Taken prisoner at Athens. Ala., Sept. 24. 1864. Killed in explosion  of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis. Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Vancourt, Harrison. Enlisted in company D, Eighteenth Infantry, Jan. 11, 1864. at Medina, for 3 years, age 21. Mustered Jan. 12. 1864. Joined  regiment at Nashville. Tenn., Feb. 23. 1864. Missing in action at  Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn.. April 27. 1865.

Young, William.. Enlisted in company D, Eighteenth Infantry, as Musician,  July 31, 1862. at Cambria, for 3 years, age 43. Mustered Aug. 26,  1862. Missing in action at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in  explosion of steamer " Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Ainsworth, John L. Enlisted in company B, Eighteenth Infantry, Feb. 18. 1864, at Ransom, for 3 years, age 17. Mustered Feb. 25, 1864. Joined  regiment at Nashville, Tenn., April 6. 1864. Taken prisoner at Athens. Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed April 27. 1865, in explosion of steamer  "Sultana," near Memphis, Tenn.

Holmes, Morgan L., Moscow. Enlisted in company F. Eighteenth Infantry. Aug. 2. 1862. at Moscow, for 3 years, age 20. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Missing at Athens. Ala.. Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of  steamer " Sultana " near Memphis. Tenn.. April 27. 1865.

Bird, John E., Allen. Enlisted in company D, Eighteenth Infantry, July 31,  1862. at Hillsdale, for 3 years, age (8. Mustered Aug. 26. 1862. Missing in action at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24. 1864. Killed in explosion of  steamer "Sultana" near Memphis. Tenn.. April 27, 1865.

Brewer, George H., Tecumseh. Enlisted in company E. Eighteenth Infantry, July 30, 1862, at Tecumseh, for 3 years, age 19. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Corporal. Taken prisoner at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24. 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April  27, 1865.

Burnes, or Barnes, Michael. Enlisted in company G, Eighteenth Infantry,  Dec. 28, 1863, at Madison, for 3 years, age 29. Mustered Dec. 28, 1863. Joined regiment at Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 23, 1864. Taken  prisoner at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of  steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn.. April 27, 1865.

Caldwell, James, Litchf1eld. Enlisted in company G, Eighteenth Infantry,  Aug. 14, 1862, at Jonesville, for 3 years, age 21. Mustered Aug. 26,  1862. Taken prisoner at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer "'Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Crisp, William, Adams. Enlisted in company D. Eighteenth Infantry, Aug.20. 1862. at Hillsdale, for 3 years, age 28. Mustered Aug. 26. 1862. Taken prisoner Sept. 24. 1864. Paroled March 15, 1865. Survivor of  the steamer "Sultana." Discharged at Detroit, Mich., June 21, 1865.

Deline, Orville, Dover. Enlisted in company C, Eighteenth Infantry. Aug.7, 1862, at Adrian, for 3 years, age 26. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Corporal Sept., 1864. Missing in action at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Ford, Edwin. Enlisted in company D, Eighteenth Infantry, Aug. 13. 1862,  at Hillsdale, for 3 years, age 25. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Corporal Sept., 1864. Missing in action at Athens, Ala.. Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in  explosion of Steamer "Sultana'' near Memphis. Tenn.. April 27. 1865.  Buried in National Cemetery at Memphis. Tenn. Grave No. 4137.

Gale, Orris, Moscow. Enlisted in company F, Eighteenth Infantry, Aug. 5, 1862, at Moscow, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Missing in action at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of  Steamer " Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Greenfield, Levi, Adrian. Enlisted in company C. Eighteenth Infantry. Aug.6, 1862, at Adrian, for 3 years, age 26. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Sergeant. Missing in action at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in  explosion of steamer ''Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April 27. 1865.

Hinds, Thomas J., Whiteford. Enlisted in company K, Eighteenth Infantry, as Corporal, Aug. 9, 1862. at Monroe, for 3 years, age 24. Mustered Aug. 26. 1862. Sergeant Jan. 1, 1864. Missing in action at
Athens. Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of Steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn.. April 27, 1865.

Holmes, Morgan L., Moscow. Enlisted in company F. Eighteenth Infantry. Aug. 2. 1862. at Moscow, for 3 years, age 20. Mustered Aug. 26,1862. Missing at Athens. Ala.. Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of  steamer " Sultana " near Memphis. Tenn.. April 27. 1865.

Horton, Charles E. Enlisted in company C, Eighteenth Infantry, as Corporal. Aug. 6. 1862. at Adrian, for 3 years, age t8. Mustered Aug 26. 1862. Sergeant Sept., 1864. Missing in action at Athens, Ala..
Sept. 24. 1864. Killed in explosion of Steamer " Sultana" near Memphis. Tenn.. April 27. 1865.

Huyck, George B., Riga. Enlisted in company C, Eighteenth Infantry, Aug.2, 1862, at Adrian, for 3 years, age 19. Mustered Aug. 26. 1862. Corporal Sept.. 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana' near Memphis. Tenn.. April 27. 1865.

Jones, Alanson, Riga. Enlisted in company B, Eighteenth Infantry, Aug.4, 1862, at Whiteford. for 3 years, age 29. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862.Taken prisoner at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion  of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis. Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Lackler, George. Enlisted in company F, Eighteenth Infantry, Oct. 10, 1863. at Nashville. Tenn., for 3 years, age" 32. Mustered Oct. 10, 1863. Joined regiment at Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 10, 1863. Missing in  action at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer  "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Lawrence, Albert W., Hillsdale. Enlisted in company I), Eighteenth Infantry, as Corporal, July 23, 1862, at Hillsdale, for 3 years, age 21.Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Sergeant. Missing in action at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn.. April 27, 1865.

Ludlum, Benjamin F., Hudson. Enlisted in company A, Eighteenth Infantry, July 23, 1862, at Hudson, for 3 years, age 25. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis. Tenn., April 27, 1865.

McEldowney, Andrew J., Erie. Enlisted in company K, Eighteenth Infantry, as Corporal, Aug. 14, 1862, at Monroe, for 3 years, age 25. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Missing in action at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April  27, 1865

Mason, George R., Franklin. Enlisted in company F, Eighteenth Infantry, Aug. 8, 1862, at Tecumseh, for 3 years, age 23. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Taken prisoner at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Metta, Anthony R., Monroe. Enlisted in company K, Eighteenth Infantry, Aug. 13, 1862, at Monroe, for 3 years, age 26. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Missing in action at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana"' near Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Nelson, Lemon, Camden. Enlisted in company D, Eighteenth Infantry, July 23, 1862, at Hillsdale, for 3 years, age 19. Mustered Aug. 26. 1862. Missing in action at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis. Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Nichols, Conant, Dundee. Enlisted in company H, Eighteenth Infantry, Aug. 9, 1862, at Dundee, for 3 years, age 19. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862, Taken prisoner and paroled at Snow's Pond, Ky., Sept. 25, 1862. Missing in action at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Oakley, Eli J., Seneca. Enlisted in company C, Eighteenth Infantry, Aug.5, 1862, at Morenci, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Missing in action at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion  of steamer "Sultana'' near Memphis, Tenn.. April 27, 1865.

Palmer, George N., Somerset. Enlisted in company G, Eighteenth Infantry, Aug. 6, 1862, at Somerset, for 3 years, age 20. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Corporal. Taken prisoner at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864.Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April  27, 1865.

Plank, Harrison D., Dundee. Enlisted in company H, Eighteenth Infantry,Aug. 11, 1862, at Dundee, for 3 years, age 21. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Corporal. Missing in action at Athens. Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April  27, 1865.

Potter, James B., Seneca. Enlisted in company C, Eighteenth Infantry, Aug. 5, 1862, at Morenci, for 3 years, age 19. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862.  Missing in action at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion  of Steamer "Sultana," near Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865

Robins, Jonathan, Wheatland. Enlisted in company A, Eighteenth Infantry. July 23, 1862, at Hudson, for 3 years, age 20. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Killed in explosion of Steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn.,  April 27, 1865..

Seeley, Frederick D., Somerset. Enlisted in company G, Eighteenth Infantry, Aug. 6, 1862, at Somerset, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered Aug.26, 1862. Taken prisoner at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Shafer, Delascus B. Enlisted in company I. Eighteenth Infantry, Jan. 4, 1864, at Medina, for 3 years, age 21. Mustered Jan. 12, 1864. Joined  regiment at Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 25, 1864. Missing in action at Athens. Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana"  near Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Smith, Orson W., Raisin. Enlisted in company B, Eighteenth Infantry, Aug. 13, 1862, at Raisin, for 3 years, age 20. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Corporal. Taken prisoner at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in  explosion of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April 27. 1865.

Snyder, David L., Dundee. Enlisted in company H, Eighteenth Infantry. Aug. 13, 1862, at Dundee, for 3 years, age 23. Mustered Aug. 26,  1862. Missing in action at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24. 1864. Killed in  explosion of Steamer "Sultana." near Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Southwick, Eugene, Madison. Enlisted in company C, Eighteenth Infantry, Aug. 26, 1862, at Madison, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Taken prisoner at Danville, Ky., March 24, 1863. Exchanged Aug. 17, 1863. Missing in action at Decatur, Ala., Jan. 3, 1865. Killed  in explosion of Steamer "Sultana," near Memphis. Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Sprague, Franklin, Rome. Enlisted in company B, Eighteenth Infantry.Aug. 20, 1862, at Hillsdale, for 3 years, age 23. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Corporal. Taken prisoner at Athens, Ala.. Sept. 24. 1864.
Killed in explosion of Steamer "Sultana." near Memphis. Tenn. April .27, 1865.

Spring, Jeremiah, Medina. Enlisted in company A, Eighteenth Infantry. Aug. 6. 1862, at Hudson, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862 Corporal. Killed in explosion of Steamer "Sultana," near Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Thayer, Charles, Adrian. Enlisted in company B. Eighteenth Infantry, Aug. 5. 1862, at Adrian, for 3 years, age 22. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Taken prisoner at Athens, Ala.. Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of  Steamer Sultana," near Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Vangorder, George W., Ransom. Enlisted in company F, Eighteenth Infantry. Aug. 7, 1862. at Amboy, for 3 years, age 19. Mustered Aug.26, 1862. Missing in action at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April 27,  1865.

Watkins, James, Hillsdale. Enlisted in company D, Eighteenth Infantry, July 30, 1862, at Hillsdale, for 3 years, age 27. Mustered Aug. 26,1862. Missing in action at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1S64. Killed in  explosion of steamer "Sultana," near Memphis. Te1m., April 27, 1865.

West, Charles A., Allen. Enlisted in company G, Eighteenth Infantry, July  26, 1862, at Allen, for 3 years, age 21. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Taken  prisoner at Athens, Ala., Sept. 24, 1864. Killed in explosion of  steamer "Sultana" near Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865.

Twenty-First Infantry.

Mead, George. Enlisted in company F, Twenty-first Infantry, Aug. 5, 1862, at Greenville, for 3 years, age 20. Mustered Sept. 3, 1862. Taken  prisoner at Chickamauga, Ga. Supposed to have been killed on  Steamer "Sultana" April 27, 1865.

Twenty-Second.

Boice, or Boyce, Edward, Elk. Enlisted in company K. Twenty-second Infantry, Aug. 4, 1862, at Lexington, for 3 years, age 24. Mustered Aug. 22, 1862. Taken prisoner at Chickamauga. Ga.. Sept. 20, 1863. Paroled. Killed by explosion of steamer " Sultana," April 28. 1865.

Lane, James H., Brockway. Enlisted in company C, Twenty-second Infantry, Aug. 12, 1862, at Port Huron, for 3 years, age 28. Mustered Aug. 14, 1862. Taken prisoner at Chickamauga, Ga., Sept. 20. 1863. Returned to regiment Feb. 16, 1864. Corporal Feb., 1864. Killed by  explosion of steamer "Sultana" April 28, 1865.

Smith, Alonzo K., Worth. Enlisted in company K. Twenty-second Infantry, Aug. 7, 1862, at Lexington, for 3 years, age 21. Mustered  Aug. 22, 1862. Sergeant. Taken prisoner at Chickamauga, Ga., Sept 20, 1863. Paroled. Killed by explosion of Steamer Sultana, April 28,
1865.

Second Cavalry.

Corliss, or Cortes, John S. (Veteran), Ottawa County. Enlisted in company C, Second Cavalry, Sept. 9, 1861, at Grand Rapids, for 3 years,  age 22. Mustered Oct. 2, 1861. Taken prisoner Dec. 25, 1862. Returned to regiment April 20, 1864. Re-enlisted Jan. 5, 1864, at Mossy  Creek, Tenn. Mustered June 27, 1864. Killed by explosion of steamer  Sultana, April 28, 1865.

Henry, Charles. Drafted for 3 years, from North, Gratiot County, age 33. Mustered Oct. 28, 1863. Assigned to company E, Second Cavalry.  Joined regiment at Sparta, Tenn., Dec. 3, 1863. Taken prisoner at Florence, Ala., Oct. 30, 1864. Lost on steamer Sultana, April 27, 1865.

Hill, David. Drafted for 3 years, from Lexington, Sanilac County, age 43. Mustered Nov. 17, 1863. Assigned to company D, Second Cavalry. Taken prisoner at Shoal Creek, Ala., Nov. 5, 1864. Supposed to  have died on steamer Sultana, April 28, 1865.

Johnston, John. Drafted for 3 years, from Washington, Macomb County, age 39. Mustered Nov. 23, 1863. Assigned to company D, Second  Cavalry. Taken prisoner at Shoal Creek, Ala., Nov. 5, 1864. Supposed  to have been killed on steamer Sultana, April 28, 1865.

Keendrick, or Hendrick, James. Drafted for 3 years, from Hartland, Livingston County. Mustered Nov. 23, 1863. Taken prisoner at Florence, Ala., Oct. 30, 1864. Lost on steamer Sultana, April 27, 1865.

Sixth Cavalry.

Barnes, Augustus M., Burns. Enlisted in company D, Sixth Cavalry, Sept. 7, 1862, at Burns, for 3 years, age 20. Mustered Oct. 11, 1862. Taken prisoner at Falling Waters, Md., July 14, 1863. Supposed to have  been killed by explosion of steamer Sultana April 26, 1865.

Hulet, James H. Enlisted in company K, Sixth Cavalry, June 3, 1863, at  Detroit, for 3 years, age 22. Mustered June 4, 1863. Taken prisoner  at Brandy Station, Va., Oct. 11, 1863. Supposed killed by explosion  of steamer Sultana April 25, 1865.

Eighth Cavalry.

Noble, John A. Enlisted in company B, Eighth Cavalry, Aug. 18, 1864, at  Jackson, for 1 year, age 2o. Mustered Aug. 18, 1864. Taken prisoner at Henryville, Tenn., Nov. 23, 1864. Killed April 15, 1865, by explosion of steamer Sultana.

Cartwright, Charles. Enlisted in company I, Eighth Cavalry, Feb. 1, 1863, at Mt. Clemens, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered May 21, 1863. Missing on raid to Macon, Ga., Aug. 3, 1864. Killed by explosion of steamer Sultana, April 26, 1865.

Cory, Oliver, Detroit. Enlisted in company I, Eighth Cavalry, Dec. 6,  1862, at Detroit, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered Feb. 4, 1863. Missing on raid to Macon, Ga., Aug. 3, 1864. Killed by explosion of
steamer Sultana, April 26, 1865.

Fort, Lewis R., Coldwater. Enlisted in company E, Eighth Cavalry, Jan. 12, 1863, at Coldwater, for 3 years, age 44. Mustered Jan. 2o, 1863. Transferred to company B, April 3o, 1863. Taken prisoner near Sweetwater, Tenn., Sept. 27, 1863. Supposed killed by explosion of  steamer Sultana, April 28, 1865.

Kinney, John A., Saugatuck. Enlisted in company F. Eighth Cavalry, Dec. 2. 1862. at Saugatuck, for 3 years, age 23. Mustered Jan. 2o, 1863. Corporal. Taken prisoner at Dandridge, Tenn., Jan. 19, 1864. Killed  April 15, 1865, by explosion of steamer Sultana.

Meeker, Clark T. Enlisted in company B, Eighth Cavalry, Aug. 18, 1864, at Jackson, for 1 year, age 2o. Mustered Aug. 18, 1864. Joined regiment at Lexington, Ky., Sept. 2l,v 1864. Corporal Nov. 1, 1864.  Taken prisoner at Henryville, Tenn., Nov. 23, 1864. Killed April 28, 1865, by explosion of steamer Sultana.

Snyder, F. A member of company H, Eighth Cavalry. Supposed to have  been killed by the explosion of the steamer Sultana, April 28, 1865.

Ninth Cavalry.

Warner, Harvey D., Lapeer. Enlisted in company H, Ninth Cavalry, Dec.18, 1862, at Lapeer, for 3 years, age 20. Mustered Dec. 28, 1862. Prisoner of war Jan., 1865. Drowned from steamer Sultana, June  25, 1865.

Engineers and Mechanics.

Bunn, Job T. Enlisted in company L, Engineers and Mechanics, as Sergeant, Dec. 27, 1862, at Albion, for 3 years, age 4o. Mustered April 8, 1863. Taken prisoner Dec. 15, 1864. Paroled. Killed April 26, 1865,  by explosion of Steamer Sultana on Mississippi river.

Decker, Jasper. Enlisted in company L, Engineers and Mechanics, April 11, 1863, at Whiteford, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered April 29, 1863. Taken prisoner Dec. 15, 1864. Paroled. Killed April 28, 1865, by explosion of steamer Sultana on Mississippi River.

Johnson, Henry H. Enlisted in company L, Engineers and Mechanics, as  Corporal, March 15, 1863, at Adrian, for 3 years, age 23. Mustered  June 3, 1863. Taken prisoner Dec. 15, 1864. Paroled. Killed April  28, 1865, by explosion of steamer Sultana, on Mississippi River.

Wait, Henry. Enlisted in company L, Engineers and Mechanics, Dec. 3o,  1863, at Grand Rapids, for 3 years, age 19. Mustered Jan. 5, 1864. Taken prisoner Dec. 15, 1864. Paroled. Killed April 26, 1865, by explosion of steamer Sultana, on Mississippi river.

Ninth Indiana Cavalry On Steamer Sultana, July 27, 1865.

There will be no information on these names, as there are just to many.  However if you see a name of interest you can E. Mail me and I will be glad to send any information I have on him.

These men were made prisoners at Sulphur Branch Trestle, and were lost in the explosion of the Steamer Sultana on the morning of July 27, 1865.

121 / 9th., Indiana Cavalry.

 

Henry Conklin, Co. A.

Patrick Day, Co. A.

 

Frederick Blessinger, Co. B.

Charles E. Church, Co. B.

Ephraim B. Parman, Co. B.

John Stenarl, Co. B.

John Steward, Co. B.

 

Warren A. Huckins, Co. C.

 

Edward Wood, Co. D.

 

Charles W. Clevenger, Co. G.

George Downing, Co. G.

Jonathan R. Downing, Co. G.

William H. Graves, Co. G.

William C. Hoober, Co. G

John M. Maynard, Co. G..

Enoch T. Nation, Co. G.

James C. Olom, Co. G.

John R. Reasoner, Co. G.

Nathan Thornburg, Co. G.

 

Franklin Ballinger, Co. H.

James Bell, Co. H.

Alonzo Dunham, Co. H.

George W. Delano, Co. H.

Josiah Pratt, Co. H.

John W. Shull, Co. H.

 

Hiram Bailey, Co. K.

John W. Emmons, Co. K.

George S. Fisher, Co. K.

Jacob Hurald, Co. K.

Henry Newton, Co. K.

William F. Rea, Co. K.

Joseph Survant, Co. K.

George Shockley, Co. K.,

Joseph Sorvaul, Co. K.

Darius Steveens, Co. K.

Matthew Zix, Co. K.

 

James N. Christian, Co. L.

William R. Glaze, Co. L.

Leander McCartney, Co. L.

Robert A. Moorhouse, Co. L.

Archibald Reed, Co. L.

 

John Armstrong, Co. M.

Joseph Alexander, Co. M.

William Brigg, Co. M.

George Blake, Co. M.

Nathan E. Gruell, Co. M.

Rnis Haloway or Halloway,, Co. M.

William H. Huffman, Co. M.

James M. Isentrager, Co. M.

Samuel King, Co. M.

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7th.,Indiana Cavalry on the Steamer Sultana, July 27, 1865.

The soldiers named here were on the Steamer Sultana, on July 27, 1865. The information here was put together from State Records and the Adjutant General Rosters. These name were found in the Regimental History of the Seventh Cavalry.  .
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Seventh Cavalry.

Daniel W. Doner, Private, Residence New Corydon, Age 19, Enlisted July 13, 1863, Mustered in September 3, 1863, Regiment 119th., Unit 7th., Cavalry, Company E.; Discharged April 27, 1865.
Remarks; Died near Memphis, Tennessee, April 27, 1865, explosion of Steamer Sultana.

John Q. Paxton, Private, Residence Camden, Mustered in September 3, 1863, 119th., Unit 7th., Cavalry, Company E.;  Remarks; Lost on Steamer Sultana.  Note.  He was not found in the State Records, but found in the Adjutant General Rosters.

Costan Porter, Private, Residence Portland, Mustered in September 3, 1863, REgiment 119th., Unit 7th., Cavalry, Company E.  Remarks; Lost on Steamer Sultana.  Note.  He was not found in the State Records, but found in the Adjutant General Rosters.

William S. Corbin, Corporal, Residence Marion Co., Enlisted August 17, 1863, Age 21, at Indianapolis, Indiana, Mustered in September 5, 1863. Regiment 119th., Unit 7th., Cavalry, Company G.  Remarks; Supposed to be lost on the Steamer Sultana.

William Barrick, Regiment 119th., unit 7th., Cavalry, Company I., Remarks; The 7th., Regimental history states he was lost on the Steamer Sultana.  Note.  Not found in any records.

Elisha Swords, Private, Age 18, Residence Marion Co., Enlisted July 15, 1863, at Plainville, Indiana, Mustered in September 5, 1863, Regiment 119th., Unit 7th., Cavalry, Company I.  Remarks; Discharged February 26, 1864.  Note. State records and Adjutant General records state that he died at Okolona, Mississippi, February 26, 1864.  However the 7th., Regimental History state he died in the explosion of the Steamer Sultana.

Robert B. Armstrong, Private, Residence Marion Co., Age 18, Enlisted July 1, 1863, at Indianapolis, Indiana, Mustered in September 5, 1863, Regiment 119th., Unit 7th., Cavalry, Company I.  Remarks; Mustered out August I, 1865.  Note. However the 7th., History states he was on the Steamer Sultana, July 27, 1865, and lived through the explosion.

Augustus Barrett, Private, Residence Marion Co., Age 31, Enlisted August 21, 1863, at Indianapolis, Indiana, Mustered in September 11, 1863, Regiment 119th., Unit 7th., Cavalry, Company K.  Discharged April 27, 1865.  Remarks; Drowned on Steamer Sultana, July 27, 1865.

Francis M. Elkins, Private, Residence Jackson Co., Age 18, Enlisted August 18, 1863, At Indianapolis, Indiana, Mustered in September 11, 1863, Regiment 119th., Unit 7th., Cavalry, Company K. Remarks; Supposed lost on Steamer Sultana.

William M. Thomson or William F. Thompson, Private / Corporal, Residence Marion Co., Age 18, Enlisted August 18, 1863, at Indianapolis, Indiana, Regiment 119th., Unit 7th., Cavalry, Company M.  Mustered in September 19, 1863.  Remarks; Lost on Steamer Sultana.

Hudson Sawyer, Maine.

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Hudson Sawyer.

Birth: 1842-1843, Maine.
Death: November 10, 1904, Colorado.

Wife: Francis A. Sawyer, ( 1842-1843 - 1923 ).
Married 1866, burial Green Mountain Cemetery, Boulder, Colorado. Received Hudson's pension in 1908.

Children: Edna M., Amy E., Hellen E., Martha E., Elbridge C. Sawyer.

Burial: Columbia Cemetery, Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado.

In 1880 he was a Clergyman at Fort Aroostook, Maine.

First Maine Heavy Artillery Regimental History.

Hudson Sawyer, age 21, residence Levant; single; mustered in Company G., July 28, 1863; promoted Sergeant January 14, 1864, First Lieutenant July 27, 1864; wounded on right side June 18, 1864; promoted Captain Company I., April 25, 1865, and transferred.

Captain Hudson Sawyer, residence Levant, joined Company I., by transferred from Company G., April 25, 1865; Aid on Brigade Staff from Fall of 1864 to June, 1865; brevetted major; mustered out September 11, 1865.  He is now serving as post Chaplin at Togus, Maine.

Page 491, During the engagement of our brigade on March 25, 1865, Capt. Hudson Sawyer, then on Gen. De Trobriand's staff, was riding over the field with orders to some of the regiments. His horse stumbled as he leaped a line of breastwork, both being thrown to the ground. The Captain, although he would hardly own that he was hurt at the time, suffered for months from the effects of the fall.

Edward Conningham, Maine.

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Edward Cunningham.

Birth: unknown
Death: 1863.

Burial: Gettysburg National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.

First Maine Cavalry.

Battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863.

When that final awful storm of shot and shell burst upon us, which preceded the charge of Gen. Pickett's division, on the third day at Gettysburg, Srgt. Hiram M. Stevens, of Co. L, with four orderlies, took refuge behind a friendly boulder, but in a few moments they were driven out by a major general and his staff, when one of the shrieking missies severed Private Edward Cunningham's head from his body; the first man killed in action from Co. L.

Three Brothers Cicero, Alden and John L. Barber, Illinois.

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Cicero Barber.

Birth: 1843, Hadley, Saratoga County, New York.
Death: May 16, 1864, Chesterfield County, Virginia.

Parents: Zina Barber (1809 - 1855), Huldah Dean Barber (1813 - 1904).

Burial: Richmond National Cemetery, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia.

The Thirty-Ninth Regimental History.

Barber, Cicero. Enlisted from Marseilles, 111., August 16th, 1861. Killed May 20th, at battle of Wier Bottom church, Va.

Barber was born in Saratoga county, New York, August 26th, 1843; came west with his parents in 1851, and settled on a farm in the township of Manlius, La Salle county, Ill.  He had two brothers who also entered the service. John L. enlisted in Company A, Fifteenth Cavalry; Alden in Company K, Thirty-Ninth Illinois, with Cicero, and he also lost his life.

ILLNOIS STATE ARCHIVES.
Illinois Civil War Detail Report.

Name: BARBER, CICERO. Rank: PVT. Company: K. Unit: 39 IL US INF.

Personal Characteristics. Residence: MARSEILLES, LASALLE CO, IL. Age: 19. Height: 5' 9 1/2. Hair: LIGHT. Eyes: BLUE. Complexion: LIGHT. Marital Status: SINGLE. Occupation: FARMER. Nativity: SARATOGA, NY.

Service Record. Joined When: AUG 14, 1861. Joined Where: MARSEILLES, IL. Period: 3 YRS. Muster In: OCT 11, 1861. Muster In Where: CHICAGO, IL. Remarks: DIED IN ACTION AT WIER BOTTOM CHURCH VA MAY 20, 1864.
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Alden Barber. 

Birth: 1846, Hadley, Saratoga County, New York.
Death: Jun. 18, 1864, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia.

Burial: Richmond National Cemetery, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia.

The Thirty-Ninth Regimental History.

Barber, Alden. Enlisted from Marseilles, 111., February 6th, 1864. Wunded May 16th, 1864, at Drury's Bluff, Va., and taken prisoner. Died in Libby prison, Disease; Richmond, Va., in June, 1864.

ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES.
Illinois Civil War Detail Report.

Name: BARBER, ALDEN. Rank: PVT. Company: K. Unit: 39 IL US INF.

Personal Characteristics. Residence: CHICAGO, COOK CO, IL. Age: 18. Height: 5' 9 1/2. Hair: LIGHT. Eyes: BLUE. Complexion: LIGHT. Occupation: FARMER. Nativity: HADLEY CO, NY.

Service Record. Joined When: FEB 6, 1864. Joined Where: CHICAGO, IL Period: 3 YRS. Muster In: FEB 29, 1864. Muster In Where: CHICAGO, IL. Remarks: WOUNDED & TAKEN PRISONER MAY 16, 1864 DIED OF WOUNDS JUN 18, 1864 AT RICHMOND VA.
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John Lawrence Barber.

Birth: Dec. 30, 1840, Saratoga County, New York.
Death: Aug. 7, 1926, Marseilles, LaSalle County, Illinois.

Wife: Amanda Brodbeck Barber (1847 - 1945).

Children: Alden Cicero Barber (1872 - 1919). Lora Estelle Barber Bentley (1874 - 1947). Lucia May Barber Parr (1875 - 1972). Gertie Maude Barber Latimer (1878 - 1974). Edith Annie Barber Youmans (1879 - 1980). Carrie Elizabeth Barber Drackley (1881 - 1966). George Zina Barber (1884 - 1944). Leslie Dean Barber (1890 - 1941).

Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Marseilles, LaSalle County, Illinois.

ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES.
Illinois Civil War Detail Report.

Name: BARBER, JOHN L. Rank: PVT. Company: L. Unit: 15 IL US CAV.

Personal Characteristics. Residence: MANLIUS, LASALLE CO, IL. Age: 21. Height: 5' 8. Hair: LIGHT. Eyes: BLUE. Complexion: LIGHT. Marital Status: SINGLE. Occupation: FARMER. Nativity: HADLEY, NY.

Service Record. Joined When: FEB 20, 1862. Joined Where: OTTAWA, IL. Period: 3 YRS. Muster In: JAN 1, 1862. Muster In Where: OTTAWA, IL. Remarks: TRANS TO 10 ILL CAV AS CONSOLIDATED.

Author; You may have noticed that there were diffidence in the information between the Regimental History and the Illinois State Records and the Families records. To see the families records take this link, and follow the links at the page.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=barber&GSfn=cicero&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=123667167&df=all&

Neriah B. Kendall.

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Neriah B. Kendall.

Birth: November 1, 1843.
Death: December 18, 1912.

Wife: Florence T. Kendall.
Married October 26, 1873, Lancaster County.

Children: Dewitt C., Kate, and Howard Converse Kendall ( 1881 - 1971 ).

Burial: Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Mr. Kendall, Height was 5' 9 and a half, Hair light, Eyes dark, Complexion light.

The 39th., Infantry Regimental History.

Captain Neriah B. Kendall. Commissioned April 29th, 1865. Mustered out December 6th, 1865, with the regiment. Captain Kendall enlisted from Joliet, Ill., and served continuously up to the muster-out of the regiment, with the exception of three months spent in Libby prison. He enlisted as a private soldier and was mustered out as Captain commanding company, which of itself is a sufficient commentary on his ability and devotion to duty without further altiloquence from the writer. He was wounded in the head and taken prisoner May 16th, 1864, at the battle of Drury's Bluff, Va.; was reported " killed and left on the field" at the time, and in consequence of such report his funeral sermon was preached at Joliet by Elder Crews, of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was perhaps the only person in the regiment who had such a distinction forced upon him, or was placed in such a paradoxical position, "dead yet alive ". It may be mentioned in this connection that he has been a very live man ever since " there are no flies on him." He acted as Adjutant of the regiment from January 28th, to September 10th, 1865, when Adjutant Doud was assigned to the First Brigade.

After the war, in July, 1866, Kendall went to Omaha, Neb., and was appointed civil engineer on the Union Pacific railroad, remaining in that capacity until the completion of the road in 1870, when he received the appointment of chief engineer of the Nebraska railroad, serving until 1874, with the exception of one year spent in Arizona and California exploring a route for the Atlantic and Pacific railroad. He then resigned his position and gave up railroading, and soon engaged in the milling. stock, and land business, which he has since followed.

It is presumed that in his travels and explorations in the far west he discovered the long-lost "Aladdin's Lamp," and has been rubbing it, much to his advantage, ever since. He has considerable landed interests in Omaha, Lincoln, and throughout the State of Nebraska, and has some "little", personal property besides-enough, in fact, to warrant him in saying that he feels quite prosperous. He makes his home and headquarters at Lincoln. Neb.

Kendall, Neriah B. Enlisted from Joliet August 9th, 1861. Veteran. Promoted Corporal January 1st, 1862, age 20.  Wounded and taken prisoner May 16th, 1864. Promoted Sergeant August 15th, 1864; First Sergeant November 1st, 1864; First Lieutenant July 11th, 1865.

Ohio soldiers on the Steamer Sultana, April 27, 1865.

The Steamer Sultana disaster near Memphis, Tennessee, April 27,1865 cost many Union life's. They were all released prisoners of war, and were on the long journey home.  Its sad to think of all the hardships they went through and now being free, only to now die for noting.

The soldiers named here are from the Sixty-Fourth and Sixty-fifth Ohio Infantry.  Also on the Sultana were men from McLaughlin's Squadron.. All these men were survivor's or perished, on that night of April 27, 1865.
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THE STORY OF SHERMAN BRIGADE.

By Wilbur F. Hinman.

Published 1897.

Author; This book can be found and read on line.

 

Sixty-Fourth Infantry.

 

 

**Samuel H. Raudebaugh.

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J. W. Vanscovoc, Corporal, Co. A., age 25; enlisted November 28, 1861; for 3 years; appointed May 12, 1863; Captured November 30, 1864, in battled of Franklin, Tennessee; Survivor; mustered out May 20, 1865, at Columbus Ohio.

 

Thomas Brink, Private, CO. A., age 19; enlisted November 6, 1862; for 3 years; Captured November 30, 1864, at battle of Franklin, Tennessee; Perished.

 

Samuel Brink, Private, Co  A., age 21; enlisted October 2, 1861; for 3 years; captured November 30, 1864, battle of Franklin, Tennessee Perished. 

 

William Fies or Fles, Sergeant, Co. B., age 20; enlisted October 1861; for 3 years; appointed Corporal November 6, 1862; Sergeant April 1, 1864; captured November 3, 1864, in battle of Franklin, Tennessee; Survivor; mustered out June 19, 1865, at Columbus Ohio.

 

Casper Zimmer, Private, Co. B., age 25; enlisted October 13, 1864; for 1 year; prisoner of war; perished.

 

Hugh W. Bratton, Sergeant, Co. D., age 21; enlisted October 22, 1861, for 3 years; appointed Corporal July 1, 1861, Sergeant May 1, 1864; captured November 29, 1864, in battle of Spring Hill, Tennessee; perished.

 

Joseph Wagner, Corporal, Co. G., age 18; enlisted October 26, 1861; for 3 years; appointed November 1, 1864; captured November 30, 1864, in battle of Franklin, Tennessee; perished.

 

Robert White, Sergeant, Co. I. age 37; enlisted October 18, 1861; for 3 years; appointed Corporal November 1, 1862; Sergeant June 1, 1863; captured November 30, 1864, in battle of Franklin, Tennessee; perished.

 

Daniel McKinley, Private, Co. I., age 28; enlisted September 28, 1864; for 1 year; Drafted; captured November 30, 1864, in battle of Franklin, Tennessee; supposed to have perished.

 

John Stucky, Private, Co. I., age 21; enlisted October 18, 1861; for 3 years; captured November 30, 1864, in battled of Franklin, Tennessee; perished.

 

Johnn Ryan, Private, Co. K., age 31; enlisted October 5, 1864; for 1 year; Substitute; missing November 29, 1864 in battle of Spring Hill, Tennessee; perished.

 

Sixty-Fifth, Infantry.

 

Edward Gregory, Sergeant, Co. C., age 21; enlisted October 4, 1861; for 3 years; appointed Corporal July 29, 1862; Sergeant June 21, 1863; wounded December 31, 1862, in battle at Stone River, Tennessee,; captured November 30, 1864, in battle of Franklin, Tennessee; Perished.

 

David Grubaugh, Private, Co. B., age 23; enlisted October 21, 1861; for 3 years; captured September 20, 1863, in battle of Chickamauga, Georgia, perished.

 

Amos W. Fairchild, Private, Co. K., age 22; enlisted November 30, 1861; for 3 years; captured in battle of Franklin, Tennessee, perishes.

 

**Samuel H. Raudebaugh, Private, Co. K., age 20; enlisted September 5,1863; for 3 years; captured December 31, 1862, in battle of Stone River; escaped; captured November 30, 1864, in battle of Franklin, Tennessee, survivor.

 

McLaughlin's Squadron.

 

Robert Jesson, Private, Co. A., age 21; enlisted October 21, 1861; for 3 years; prisoner of war, perished.

 

Isaac Peterson, Private, Co. A., age 18; enlisted March 28, 1864; for 3 years; prison of war; perished.

 

Eli F. Primer, Private, Co. A., age 18; enlisted April 4, 1864; for 3 years; captured October 5, 1864, at Decatur, Georgia; paroled; perished.

 

John W. Steinour, Private, Co. A., age 22; enlisted October 16, 1861; for 3 years; prisoner of war; perished.

 

Henry Tidwell, Private, Co. A., age 21; enlisted November 12, 1861; for 3 years; prisoner of war; perished.

 

Charl B. Tidwell, Private, Co. A., age 18; enlisted February 10, 1864; for 3 years; prisoner of war; perished.

 

John Wagner, Private, Co. A., age 18; enlisted February 10, 1864; for 3 years; prisoner of war; perished.

 

Hosea Donald, Private, Co. A., age 18; enlisted February 20, 1864; for 3years; prisoner of war; perished.

 

Joseph Harter, Private, Co. A., age 23; enlisted November 1, 1861; for 3 years; prisoner of war; perished.

Six men of Co. E., 104th., Illinois Infantry.

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CAPTAIN JOHN SAMUEL  HAY DOTY. Age 23; born In Carlylo, Pa.; carpenter: was first in the three months service  enlisting April 15, 1861; enlisted again August 7, 1862 and began raising men for a company; was elected Captain unanimously and led his men in the Kentucky campaign and the battle of Hartsville; was captured there, but escaped.  In the Tullahoma and Chickamauga campaigns. Captain Doty was present, and was in the actions of Elk River and Davis Cross Roads. and the Battle of Chickamauga. Was one of the besieged at Chattanooga, and commanded his company at Lookout Mountain and Mission Ridge.

In (he Atlanta campaign he participated in the action at Buzzard Roost, of Rocky Face, the battles around Resaca. New Hope Church and Kenesaw Mountain. At Peach Tree Creek. Ga., July 20, 1864. Captain Doty fell mortally wounded pierced by five bullets, and lived but a short time. No more patriotic. brave or nobler soldier ever drew sword in his country's cause. Every man in the Regiment considered it a personal bereavement. To some of his own boys who crowded around, he said with dying breath: "Take care of those rebels first and see to me afterwards." His last words were:'Tell my father that I die for the flag. good bye. boys." His remains were borne to his home and now rest in the cemetery at Ottawa on the banks of the Illinois.

WILLIAM A. KAIN. Age 21; born in Pennsylvania; farmer; enlisted from Dayton, August 13, 1862; was in the battle of Hartsville; in the Tullahoma and Chickamauga campaigns; at Elk River, Davis Cross Roads, and the battle of Chickamauga. Was in the battles of Lookout Mountain and Mission Ridge. In the latter battle a rebel Sharpshooter, who had brought down several of our men, was himself quieted by Kain, who shot left handed. The brave Kain was killed soon after and the Regiment lost a noble soldier, whose memory will always be pleasant to his comrades and those who knew him. William M. Wilson says: "Billy Kain, who shot left handed, soon silenced that rebel so that he did not trouble us any more." William frequently butchered cattle for the command, but his heart was larger than those of the oxen he killed.

FIRST LIEUTENANT WILLIAM W. CALKINS. Age 19; born In the Township of Farm Ridge, but lived during the greater part of his early life in Deer Park and was raised a farmer. The family removed from old Connecticut at an early day. Lieutenant Calkins grandfather on his father's side fought under General Stark at the  battle of Bennington, and he had several brothers who were also in the army of the Revolution. The subject of this sketch enlisted from Deer Park, August 7, 1862. He was appointed First Sergeant and was with his company in the Kentucky campaign and the battle of Hartsville. Was promoted Second Lieutenant for meritorious services, his commission being dated December 22, 1862, and he was until 1864 the youngest commissioned officer in the Regiment.

When the One Hundred and Fourth was attached to Beatty's Brigade at Murfreesboro in 1863, Lieutenant Calkins was detached as Aide de Camp on the stafT of General John Beatty, and served in that capacity in the Tullahoma and Chickamauga campaigns, being present every hour, and in the actions of Elk River and Davis Cross Roads; also both days of the battle of Chickamauga, September 19 and 20, 1863. Towards the close of the second day's battle he was wounded in the right leg on the famous ''Horseshoe Ridge" while the rebels were charging, and was taken prisoner there.

He was sent from the battle field to Libby Prison, where he remained seven months and seven days; was afterwards transferred to Macon, Ga., and there selected by the rebels as one of the five hundred officers to be put under the fire of our own batteries (Gilmore's) at Charleston, S. C. That was regarded as an amusement and the object the rebels had in view, failed. Lieutenant Calkins was next sent to Columbia, S. C, and escaped from there (Camp Sorghum) November 28, 1864. by running the guard. After ten nights of travel, he reached the sea coast at the mouth of the Santee River and was rescued by the United States Steamer Nipsic; was a prisoner of war fourteen months and sick unto dying eight months of that time.

For meritorious services promoted First Lieutenant, July 20, 1864. After his escape he partially recovered his health and rejoined the army in March, 1865, first going to Charleston, where he was put in command of the First  Battalion, Third Brigade, Coast Division, under General John P. Hatch. Subsequently, was ordered to rejoin his Regiment and did so in North Carolina, and was present at Johnston's surrender.

He marched with the army to Washington, participated in the Grand Review, and was mustered out June 6, 1865; then returning home was sick for several years in consequence of his prison life. In 1870, he removed to Chicago and still lives there. If there is one thing more than another especially valued by him, it is that he was a participant in the war for the Union, and a member of the One Hundred and Fourth, whose history he has written.

CHARLES H. BROWN. Age 29; born in Newport, R. I.; farmer; enlisted from Deer Park, August 14, 1862; was in the Kentucky campaign and the battle of Hartsville, where he was wounded in the neck. Was in the Tullahoma and Chickamauga campaigns; at Elk River, Davis Cross Roads, and the battle of Chickamauga. Was in the battles of Lookout Mountain and Mission Ridge. Taken sick and transferred to V. R. C, February 29, 1864. Discharged September 26, 1864, on account of heart disease or neuralgia. Charley was a crack shot and faithful to his duty. Lives at Ogalalla, Neb. Is In the real estate business, but has had poor health since the war.

CAPTAIN RANSOM P. DEWEY. Age 22; born in Tioga County, Pa.; farmer; enlisted from Ottawa, April 17, 1861, in Company I, Eleventh Illinois; three months' service; enlisted again August 7, 1862; was elected Second Lieutenant; was in the Kentucky campaign and battle of Hartsville, Tenn.; promoted First Lieutenant for meritorious services; date of commission, December 22, 1862. He participated in the Tullahoma and Chickamauga campaigns and was present at the actions of Elk River and Davis Cross Roads; the battles of Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain and Mission Ridge.

Was in the skirmishes at Graysville and Taylor's Ridge. In the Atlanta campaign was present at Buzzard Roost, the battles around Resaca, New Hope Church, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, the siege of Atlanta, Utoy Creek, Jonesboro. Promoted Captain for meritorious services; date of commission, July 20, 1864. He took part in the pursuit of Hood, the march to the sea and through the Carolinas, to Bentonville, closing his continuous service at the end of the war without being absent a day from the Regiment. He was a brave . and capable officer and so regarded. Mustered out June 6, 1865. Lives at Marseilles Ill..

SERGEANT WILLIAM H. CONARD. Age 18; born in Ohio: fanner; enlisted from Serena, August 14, 1862; was in the Kentucky campaign and the battle of Hartsville; in the Tullahoma and Chickamauga campaigns; was present at Elk River and Davis Cross Roads, and the battle of Chickamauga; in the battles of Lookout fountain and Mission Ridge and the skirmishes following. Promoted Corporal for meritorious services May 1, 1864; was in the Atlanta campaign at Buzzard Roost, the battles around Resaca, New Hope Church, Kenesaw Mountain and Peach Tree Creek.

In the latter battle was severely wounded in the right shoulder and was sent to hospital, thence home. On recovering he rejoined the Regiment at Goldsboro, N. C^ and participated in the last campaign.
Promoted Sergeant April 7, 1865, for meritorious services. Mustered out June 6, 1865. A soldier who could be counted upon in a tight place. On his return home he was tendered a commission as Lieutenant in the Regular Army by Hon. B. C. Cook, then a member of Congress from the Ottawa district, but declined. Lives near Ransom, Ill.. Has been, since the war, engaged successfully in farming and stock raising, and has held the office of Supervisor of the Township of Allen. 

Robert Mackay Stiles, Georgia.

HISTORY OF GEORGIA HUSSARS.

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ROBERT MACKAY STILES.

Appointed April 9, 1860; Promoted July 8, 1861.
Second Lieutenant Junior from July 8, 1861 to August, 1861.

STILES, ROBT. M.

Ceased connection with troop anterior to Nov. 23, 1861. Promoted to Lieutenant and Captain of Engineers, C. S. A. See Roll of Confederate Officers succeeding.

ROBERT.MACKAY STILES.

Served thirty days' tour of duty with the Hussars on Skidaway Island, acting Adjutant of the Post.

Elected July 8. Second Lieutenant, Junior. Resigned July, 1861.  Appointed First Lieutenant Coniiumy " -” ," Second Regiment Confederate States Engineers. Promoted Captain Company "-” .

A Planter at "Malbone," Bartow County, Georgia.

ROBERT M.  STILES.

Lieutenant, Engineers Corps. May 15, 1864.

Abraham 'abe" Buford.

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Abraham Buford.

Birth: January 18, 1820.
Death: June 9, 1884.

Wife: Amanda Harris Buford ( ? - 1879 ).

Children: William Abraham Buford, ( 1848 - 1872 ).

Burial: Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky.

Brigadier-General Abram Buford was born in Kentucky in 1820  He entered the United States Military Academy in 1837, an< 3 at graduation in 1 841 was promoted in the army to brevet second lieutenant of the First Dragoons. He served on the frontier and in the Mexican war, having reached by that time the grade of first lieutenant. He was brevetted at Buena Vista for gallant and meritorious conduct, was ordered again on frontier duty and was in the Santa Fe expedition of 1848. On October 22, 1854, he resigned, having then the rank of captain in the First Dragoons. He became a farmer near Versailles, Woodford County, Ky., being also at one time president of the Richmond & Danville Railroad.

When it became evident that war between the North and South could not be averted, Captain Buford without hesitation cast his lot with the South. During the occupation of Kentucky by Bragg and Kirby Smith in 1862, a cavalry brigade was organized in the State, of which Buford was put in command with a commission as brigadier-general, dated 3d of September, 1862. He retired from Kentucky with the cavalry command of General Wheeler and formed part of the latter's force at Murfreesboro. In the latter's campaign Buford's brigade was composed of the regiments of Colonel Smith, Grisby and Butler, in all about six hundred and fifty men, and was actively engaged in the cavalry fighting, including the La Vergne raid. Soon afterwards he was ordered to report to General Pemberton at Jackson, Miss., and by the latter was assigned to Port Hudson, La.

In April he was ordered to Jackson with two regiments, and this was the nucleus of the brigade under his command, Loring's division, which took part in the battle of Baker's Creek, Johnston's operations against Grant, and the defense of Jackson. Included in the brigade were the Seventh Kentucky, Colonel Crossland, and part of the Third, Major J. H. Bowman. The Eighth Kentucky, mounted, was detached. Buford's command took a prominent part at Baker's Creek, and he was commended for his leadership. Remaining with the army under Johnston and later Polk, in his brigade in the early part of 1864, including five Alabama regiments, the Third, Seventh and Eighth Kentucky and Twelfth Louisiana.

But he soon returned to the cavalry service with his three Kentucky infantry regiments, mounted, and given command of a division of Forrest's command, including -the three Kentucky infantry regiments already named, Colonel Faulkner's Twelfth and Forrest's Alabama regiment, formed one brigade under Colonel A. P. Thompson, and the Tennessee brigade of Colonel T. H. Bell. With this command Buford took part in Forrest's spring campaign in West Tennessee, and was so prominent in the famous victory of Tishamingo creek that Forrest declared his obligations principally due to Buford.

During the Atlanta campaign he took part in the operations in Northern Alabama and Tennessee in a number of engagements, among which Johnsonville is the most famous ; and later he was with Forrest in the operation about Franklin and Murfreesboro and the rear guard fighting of Hood's retreat, until he was severely wounded at Richland creek, December 24th. In February, 1865, he was assigned to command all Alabama cavalry within the limits of General Taylor's department. After the close of the war he resumed the occupation of farming in Kentucky, and served again in the Legislature of 1879. His death occurred June 9, 1884, at Danville, Ill..

Lieutenant Frank G. Fox.



LIEUT. FRANK G. FOX, CO A. &  C.
Also went by Frank J. Fox.

Mortally wounded September 3, 1864, in a fight with the Sixth New York Cavalry. From a Photograph taken in the early part of the War.

History of Mosby's Rangers.
Also known as the 43rd. Cavalry.

Lieut. Frank Fox, of Fairfax, was wounded in the arm and his horse carried him into the ranks of the enemy, where he was taken prisoner and carried to Harper s Ferry. His arm was amputated, and he died some days after at Sandy Hook. He was not only a brave officer, but his genial nature had won him many friends His loss was deeply felt by all.

George Liverton

History of Berlin, Ionia County, Michigan.

George Liverton met with a remarkable tree-adventure, from which, however, he escaped alive and, to his own wonderment, almost unhurt. It was about 1870 that he was out one day coon-hunting, and, treeing a specimen, mounted nimbly upwards to secure his prize. Up he went and up went the coon until the top of the tree was not far away, and then the animal, scrambling out upon a limb, tremblingly awaited the issue. Liverton, dead to every thought or consideration save the one consuming desire to capture the coon, kept right on after him, and, unmindful of the uncertain tenure upon which the slight limb hung, pushed out upon it. All progressed happily and favorably, and, he was within reaching-distance of the frightened game, when, just as he was about to make sure of it, snap went the limb and down tumbled Liverton, coon, and all, a distance of full seventy-seven feet, to mother earth. The coon was killed, but tougher Liverton not only escaped death, but was so little hurt that he managed to walk home and was actually out and at work the next day. He was, however, cured of his desire for coon-hunting, and to this day has let the sport severely alone.

Read more about him by taken this link.
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Lieutenant Marvin Wait or Waitt..

Signal Corps.





Marvin Wait or Waitt.

Birth: Jan. 21, 1843, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.
Death: Sep. 17, 1862, Sharpsburg, Washington County, Maryland.

Parents: John Turner Wait (1811 - 1899).
Lawyer and member of Congress.

Burial: Yantic Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.

Connecticut Adjutant General Office.

Marvin Wait or Waitt, private, Co. D., 8th., Connecticut Infantry, residence Norwich, Mustered in October 5, 1861.  Promoted to 2nd., Lieutenant.  Killed at Sharpsbg, Maryland, September 17, 1862.

Author:  Although its recorded he was in company A., he wasn't found on the roster.

The signal Corps U. S. A, in the war of the Rebellion.  

Author:  The records does not say if he resigned from the 8th.,or was transferred to the signal Corps.

When operations were commenced against Fort Macon, March 23rd, Lieut. W. S. Andrews was ordered to open a station at Beaufort to communicate with Gen. Parke's headquarters, via Morehead City, and with the blockading squadron. From that time until April 26th, the day of the surrender, all orders were sent and received by signals. From his station, less than two miles distant from the fort, he could, with the aid of glasses, observe distinctly the movements of the enemy, which our men could have no knowledge of from their position. Gen. Parke, on being apprised of this fact, ordered a station to ])e opened by day on Bogue Banks, near our batteries, to receive official messages only, having reference to observations made from the station of Lieut. Andrews at Beaufort. Lieut. Marvin Waitt also served on the Beaufort station, between the 21st and 26th of April. The Bogue station was at different times worked by Lieutenants ^Nlarsh, Lyon, and Palmer. It was several times fired upon by the enemy.

Author:  On March 24, he was station to  Core Island.      
 

Choctaw & Chickasaw Cavalry & Regiments, C. S.A.

Here are the men that commanded the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians.  I did not list the men under them as heir easily found at this web site; http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm
When I started to research this I hadn't realize that so many Indian  tribes had fought for the Confederacy there were the Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, Creek, Seminole, and Osage.
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Franceway Battice, Lieutenant Colonel, Frist ( Battice's ) Choctaw Cavalry.

Douglas H. Cooper, Colonel, First Choctaw and Chickasaw Mounted Rifles.

Sampson Folsom, Colonel. First Choctaw Cavalry.

Sampson H. Folsom, Major, First ( Battice's ) Choctaw Cavalry Battalion; Colonel First Chocyaw War Regiment.

David F Harkins, Lieutenant Colonel, First Choctaw Cavalry.

Willis J. Jones, Major, Frist Choctaw Cavalry.

Mitchell Leflore, Major First Choctaw & Chickasaw Mounted Rifles.

Tom Lewis, Acting Lieutenant Colonel, Third Choctaw Regiment.

Sampson Loering, Major First Choctaw & Chickasaw Rifles.

Jackson McCurtain, Lieutenant Colonel First ( McCurtain's ) Choctaw Battalion, .Colonel Third Choctaw Regiment.

John Page, Major, First ( McCurtain's ) Choctaw Battalion.

J. W. Pierce, Major First Choctaw Cavalry, Mississippi.

James Riley, Lieutenant Colonel First Choctaw & Chickasaw Mounted Rifles.

Tandy Walker, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel First Choctaw & Chickasaw Mounted Rifles.



 

Jerry Brown Morgan

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History of Doles-Cook Brigade.

Captain J. Brown Morgan was second lieutenant in the LaGrange Light Guards when that company was mustered into service April 26, 1861. On the 8th of May of the same year he was promoted commissary of the Fourth Georgia Regiment, and resigned October 11, 1861. He was then appointed commissary of Colquitt's Brigade with the rank of major. He was a man of much prominence in his county, and a gentleman of refinement who commanded the respect of all with whom he came in contact. His death, which occurred near Atlanta, Ga., in 1884, was sincerely regretted by his
comrades and many admiring friends.

Rosters of Confederate Soldiers of Georgia.

Morgan, Jerry Brown—2d Lieutenant Apr. 26, 1861. Appointed  Commissary Oct. 4, 1861. Resigned Oct. 11, 1861. Appointed  Commissary of Colquitt's Brigade. Surrendered Greensboro,  N. C. Apr. 26,1865. Died near Atlanta, Ga. in 1884.

Robert W. Mays, Georgia..

Robert William Mays.

Birth: Sep. 30, 1842.
Death: Dec. 7, 1918. Southern Cross of Honor, C. S. A.

Parents: Henry S. Mays (1815 - 1864), Matilda Rosannah Stroud Mays (1821 - 1905).

Wife: Laura Jane Gray Mays (1856 - 1905).

Children: Emma Sam Mays (1889 - 1889), William Addison Mays (1891 - 1891).

Siblings: Robert William Mays (1842 - 1918). Samuel Hardy Mays (1847 - 1923). John M. Mays (1850 - 1871).

Burial: Jackson City Cemetery, Jackson, Butts County, Georgia.

Georgia Thirteenth Infantry, Regimental History.

Robert W. Mays was a private who enlisted when quite a boy. He was born and raised in Butts County, where he has always lived. At the battle of Chickamauga he was severely wounded, the ball entering the lower part of the chest and passing out near the spine, which so disabled him a board of physicians retired him from the service. After regaining his strength he re-entered the service, not with standing his exemption, and was surrendered with Johnston's army in North Carolina in 1865.

He returned home after the war to his widowed mother, his father, Henry S. Mays, having been killed in service. His home being in the path of Sherman's army, he found nothing t^ut debt and poverty. With but a lifriited education, he commenced the battle of life with a spirit of pride, endurance and ambition and has accumulated property which makes him one of the wealthiest men of his county. While he has a diploma of both law and medicine, he does not practice either, farming being his favorite occupation. He is kind and sympathetic to the weak and oppressed.

He was married after the war to Miss Laura Gray, who has since died, leaving him two children, Robert Lee and John Billy. In 1880-1881, represented Butts County in the Legislature. He now lives at Jackson, Ga., where he has a host of warm friends.