Henry Merritt.
Birth: Jun. 4, 1819, Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Death: Mar. 14, 1862, New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina.
Burial: Harmony Grove Cemetery, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Henry Merritt son of David and Anne (Ashby) was born in Marblehead, Mass., 4 June, 1819. 14 March, 1836. He enlisted in the Salem Mechanic Light Infantry, and, from that date, his connection with the militia service of his state was unbroken, till he was commissioned to represent her as Major of the 23rd M. V. Infy. From 1st Serg. of the Mechanics he was promoted to 1st Lieut., and Adjutant of the 6th M. V. M., acted many years in this capacity, and, following his Colonel, Joseph Andrews, when promoted to command of a brigade, he became Brigade Major and Inspector. He served in this
capacity while Gen. Andrews commanded Fort Warren.
He served an apprenticeship to the watchmaker's trade, with Jesse Smith, of Salem, and followed this trade for several years after becoming of age. He afterwards became a partner in the Express business with his father and brothers. Endearing himself to the regiment by his gentle thoughtfulness for its welfare at Lynnfield and Annapolis, he knit these bonds stronger by the self sacrifice, which denied himself till the wants of the men were supplied, and, by the hardiness which made light of night-trips in row boats across the stormy waters of Hatteras. Men noted his coolness under fire at Boanoke, and his cheery persistence in their struggle through its swamp, and, when word of the loss of the Lt. Col. passed along the line at New Berne, men mourned for they loved him as a father.
Henry Merritt death.
The line was hardly, if not quite formed when a round shot or shell hit Lt. Col. Merritt and horribly lacerating the anterior walls of his abdomen, killing him.
A Mother's Love.
When the hour came for removal to a church for the public service a friend stepped forward to cover the face. The Colonel's aged mother, even then nearly fourscore, gently interposed and performed this last service with the remark "My son, I have covered you many times before in your cradle, now I do it for the last time and with the flag of your country."
Monday, June 24, 2013
Charles White, A deserter
Illinois Civil War Detail Report.
Name: WHITE, CHARLES. Rank: PVT. Company: C. Unit: 67 IL US INF. Personal Characteristics. Residence: CHICAGO, COOK CO, IL. Age: 27. Height: 5' 6. Hair: LIGHT. Eyes: BLUE. Complexion: LIGHT. Marital Status: SINGLE. Occupation: MASON. Nativity: BARRY, ORLEANS CO, NY. Service Record. Joined When: JUN 2, 1862. Joined Where: ROCKFORD, IL. Period: 3 MO. Muster In: JUN 13, 1862. Muster In Where: CHICAGO, IL. Remarks: DESERTED JUL 23, 1862.
Official Records of the Union Army.
The name of the sentinel who deserted is Private Charles White, Company C, Sixty-seventh Regiment Illinois Volunteers. The man was enlisted in Chicago. I have given notice to the police authorities in the city who will cooperate with my force in endeavoring to capture the escaped prisoners and the deserter.
Authors note. Charles White was a sentinel guarding prisoners, and who made their escape by digging under a fence, they found White's musket and equipment on the ground by the whole and he was no where to be found.
Name: WHITE, CHARLES. Rank: PVT. Company: C. Unit: 67 IL US INF. Personal Characteristics. Residence: CHICAGO, COOK CO, IL. Age: 27. Height: 5' 6. Hair: LIGHT. Eyes: BLUE. Complexion: LIGHT. Marital Status: SINGLE. Occupation: MASON. Nativity: BARRY, ORLEANS CO, NY. Service Record. Joined When: JUN 2, 1862. Joined Where: ROCKFORD, IL. Period: 3 MO. Muster In: JUN 13, 1862. Muster In Where: CHICAGO, IL. Remarks: DESERTED JUL 23, 1862.
Official Records of the Union Army.
The name of the sentinel who deserted is Private Charles White, Company C, Sixty-seventh Regiment Illinois Volunteers. The man was enlisted in Chicago. I have given notice to the police authorities in the city who will cooperate with my force in endeavoring to capture the escaped prisoners and the deserter.
Authors note. Charles White was a sentinel guarding prisoners, and who made their escape by digging under a fence, they found White's musket and equipment on the ground by the whole and he was no where to be found.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Charles Ofenloch.
This information is short however I thought the family would like to know what happen to him.
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Charles Ofenloch, Private, Enlisted in the 106th., Ohio Infantry, Company E., August 22, 1862, for three years. On June 30, 1863, near Buck Lodge, Tennessee, he was in a fight with some guerrillas, and when he tried to out run them his horse give out and he was over taken and killed.
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Charles Ofenloch, Private, Enlisted in the 106th., Ohio Infantry, Company E., August 22, 1862, for three years. On June 30, 1863, near Buck Lodge, Tennessee, he was in a fight with some guerrillas, and when he tried to out run them his horse give out and he was over taken and killed.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
William Wheeler, 13th. N. Y., Artillery.
State Records of New York.
WHEELER, WILLIAM.—Age, 25 years. Enrolled, October 15, 1861, at New York; mustered in as first lieutenant, October 15, 1861, to serve three years; as captain, August 12, 1863; killed in action, June 22, 1864, near Marietta, Ga.; commissioned first lieutenant, May 30,1862, with rank from October 15,1861, original; captain, July —, 1863, with rank from May 26, 1863.
Official Records of the Union Army.
Chief of Artillery, Captain William Wheeler of the Thirteenth New York Battery, fell at ( Kolb's Farm ), shot through the heart by a enemy sharpshooter, whilst gallantly fighting his Battery. During the short time of his connection with the division he had shown himself a gentleman of refined education and a gallant officer.
WHEELER, WILLIAM.—Age, 25 years. Enrolled, October 15, 1861, at New York; mustered in as first lieutenant, October 15, 1861, to serve three years; as captain, August 12, 1863; killed in action, June 22, 1864, near Marietta, Ga.; commissioned first lieutenant, May 30,1862, with rank from October 15,1861, original; captain, July —, 1863, with rank from May 26, 1863.
Official Records of the Union Army.
Chief of Artillery, Captain William Wheeler of the Thirteenth New York Battery, fell at ( Kolb's Farm ), shot through the heart by a enemy sharpshooter, whilst gallantly fighting his Battery. During the short time of his connection with the division he had shown himself a gentleman of refined education and a gallant officer.
Samuel F. McKee.
Samuel F. McKee.
Birth: Jun. 18, 1829, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Death: Jun. 21, 1864, Georgia.
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, West Catasauqua, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
State Records of Pennsylvania.
147th., Pennsylvania Infantry, Co. H.
Samuel F. McKee Captain, mustered in October 18, 1862. Promoted from Adjutant, March 12, 1864; died June 25, 1864, of wounds received June 20, 1864.
Official Records of the Union Army.
Captain Samuel F. McKee, Co. H., was in charge of the skirmishers of the regiment and was accidentally shot and mortally wounded by one of his men. Death ended his suffering the following day.
Birth: Jun. 18, 1829, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Death: Jun. 21, 1864, Georgia.
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, West Catasauqua, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
State Records of Pennsylvania.
147th., Pennsylvania Infantry, Co. H.
Samuel F. McKee Captain, mustered in October 18, 1862. Promoted from Adjutant, March 12, 1864; died June 25, 1864, of wounds received June 20, 1864.
Official Records of the Union Army.
Captain Samuel F. McKee, Co. H., was in charge of the skirmishers of the regiment and was accidentally shot and mortally wounded by one of his men. Death ended his suffering the following day.
Joseph W. Hitt.
Joseph W. Hitt.
State Records of Ohio.
Joseph W. Hitt, First Lieutenant, 66th., Ohio Infantry, Company C., Age 17, Enlisted or Mustered in November 6, 1861, for 3 years. Promoted to Second Lieutenant from Sergeant-Major December 5, 1862; to First Lieutenant April 16, 1863. Killed May 25, 1864, in the battle of Dallas.
Official Records of the Union Army.
Lieutenant Joseph W. Hitt, 66th., Ohio, acting as Aide-de-Camp, was killed while carrying orders to the right of the line.
Burial: Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.
State Records of Ohio.
Joseph W. Hitt, First Lieutenant, 66th., Ohio Infantry, Company C., Age 17, Enlisted or Mustered in November 6, 1861, for 3 years. Promoted to Second Lieutenant from Sergeant-Major December 5, 1862; to First Lieutenant April 16, 1863. Killed May 25, 1864, in the battle of Dallas.
Official Records of the Union Army.
Lieutenant Joseph W. Hitt, 66th., Ohio, acting as Aide-de-Camp, was killed while carrying orders to the right of the line.
Burial: Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Colonel John Halliday Patrick
John Halliday Patrick.Birth: 1818.
Death: May 25, 1864, New Hope Church.
Burial: Wesleyan Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.
State Records of Ohio.
John H. Patrick, Colonel, Age 43, Enlisted June 11, 1861, for 3 years. Killed in action at New Hope Church, Ga., May 25, 1864.
Official Records of the Union Army.
Colonel John H. Patrick, Fifth Ohio Infantry, a brave officer who had served with his regiment since April, 1861, and here fell ( New Hope Church ), mortally wounded by a canister-shot, died within an hour after receiving his wound.
Authors note. To read more about his service take this link.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=patrick&GSmn=h&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=37&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17818286&df=all& .
Hiram Upson Jr., Connecticut 7th., Cavalry.
State of Connecticut Records.
Hiram Upson Jr., Sergeant, Seventh Connecticut Cavalry, Co. F., Residence Hartford, Mustered in September 9, 1861. Killed June 18, 1862, from wounds received at James Island.
Official Records of the Union Army.
Sergeant, ( Acting Second Lieutenant ), Hiram Upson of Company F., was heroically at work when a grape-shot took off three fingers and dashed through his right shoulder. There are but very slight hopes of his recovery.
Hiram Upson Jr., Sergeant, Seventh Connecticut Cavalry, Co. F., Residence Hartford, Mustered in September 9, 1861. Killed June 18, 1862, from wounds received at James Island.
Official Records of the Union Army.
Sergeant, ( Acting Second Lieutenant ), Hiram Upson of Company F., was heroically at work when a grape-shot took off three fingers and dashed through his right shoulder. There are but very slight hopes of his recovery.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Thomas Horton or Hooton, Connecticut Seventh Infantry.
The following Name is spelled two different ways in the records, but it's the same man.
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State Records of Connecticut.
Thomas Horton, Second Lieutenant, Connecticut 7th., Infantry, Co. D., Residence Norwalk, Mustered in September 5, 1861. Killed in action June 14, 1862.
Official Records of the Union Army.
Lieutenant Thomas Hooton, of Co. D., was doing his whole duty nobly, rallying and regulating his company, when a heavy grape-shot passed entirely through his right thigh nearly up to the body. He was carried to the rear, passing his men and urging them on, and he lived but a short time.
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State Records of Connecticut.
Thomas Horton, Second Lieutenant, Connecticut 7th., Infantry, Co. D., Residence Norwalk, Mustered in September 5, 1861. Killed in action June 14, 1862.
Official Records of the Union Army.
Lieutenant Thomas Hooton, of Co. D., was doing his whole duty nobly, rallying and regulating his company, when a heavy grape-shot passed entirely through his right thigh nearly up to the body. He was carried to the rear, passing his men and urging them on, and he lived but a short time.
Patrick Hayes, Massachusetts.
Massachusetts State Records.
Patrick Hayes, Private, First Massachusetts Cavalry, Company H., mustered in September 25, 1861, Age 30, Residence Lawrence. Killed June 15, 1862, John's Island S. C.
Official Records of the Confederate Army.
On the night of June 7, 1862 on a reconnaissance. Captain Jenkins, of the rebel Troop, shot and captured Private Patrick Hayes, of the First Massachusetts Cavalry. He refused to halt. When captured Jenkins shot him through. Attempting still to escape, his horse was immediately shot and the prisoner secured and brought to camp. He lingered twenty-four hours and died in our camp. He informed Captain Jenkins that Brig. Gen. Robert Williams, formerly of the U. S. Dragoons, commanded on James Island.
Patrick Hayes, Private, First Massachusetts Cavalry, Company H., mustered in September 25, 1861, Age 30, Residence Lawrence. Killed June 15, 1862, John's Island S. C.
Official Records of the Confederate Army.
On the night of June 7, 1862 on a reconnaissance. Captain Jenkins, of the rebel Troop, shot and captured Private Patrick Hayes, of the First Massachusetts Cavalry. He refused to halt. When captured Jenkins shot him through. Attempting still to escape, his horse was immediately shot and the prisoner secured and brought to camp. He lingered twenty-four hours and died in our camp. He informed Captain Jenkins that Brig. Gen. Robert Williams, formerly of the U. S. Dragoons, commanded on James Island.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
William M. Coulter.
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William M. Coulter.
Birth: Oct. 24, 1823.
Death: Jul. 26, 1879.
Wife: Minerva Lawrence Sutton Coulter (1824 - 1895).
Children: Nancy Eugenia Coulter Wallin (1864 - 1888).
Burial: Coulter Memorial Cemetery, Cassandra, Walker County, Georgia.
At the time of the civil war ( 1863 ), there were threats, that no southern man shall raise a crop in that section of the county. Mr. William M. Coulter was shot at and his house entered and a gun taken. This was done by persons in the neighborhood.
Colonel Thomas Pearson August.
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Birth: Oct., 1821, Fredericksburg City.
Death: Jul. 31, 1869, Richmond City.
Burial: Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia
From the official records of the Confederate Army.
Col. T. P. August, Fifteenth Virginia Regiment, was wounded at the battle of Malvern Hill, July 1, 1862. Before he had reported for duty after that wound he became the subject of a preexisting disease, which was exacerbated by active service, and which incapacitated him for service in the field. He was assigned in January, 1863, as commandant of conscripts for the State of North Carolina. He has been in the conscription service since that date, never having been at any time capable of field duty. His present condition is indicated by the accompanying surgeon's certificate. It has been his condition within my personal knowledge since November, 1863, the date of his assignment to duty in the Bureau at Richmond. I have regarded him as extremely liable to die at any moment from the effects of the disease which caused his assignment. He is not physically competent to one hour's service at the head of his regiment, and never will be. Colonel August is a lawyer of eminent ability and of high repute in the State of Virginia. He is an officer of distinguished gallantry, shot down at the head of his regiment, leading them in an assault on the breastworks at Malvern Hill.
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A Few Good Soldiers.
The men on this page are from different regiments and all fought with honor.
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From the official records of the Union Army.
Lieutenant Colonel Samuel A. Moore, of the fourteenth Connecticut Volunteers, though not on duty, superintended the movements of his command on the 6th., instant, and while engaged in the capture of some rebels accidentally shot himself with his pistol.
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State of New York Records.
CLARK, HIRAM.—Age, 26 years. Enrolled, September 2, 1864, at Marathon, to serve one year; mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. G, December 12, 1864;. killed in action, April 9, 1865, at
Clover Hill, Va. Commissioned first lieutenant, November 29, 1864, with rank from September 13, 1864, original.
From the official records of the Union Army.
Lieutenant Hiram Clark, of the one hundred eighty-fifth, New York, being instantly killed by a cannon shot, just as the flag of truce came in.
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State of Massachusetts Records.
Richard Welch, Sergeant, Residence Williamstown, Age 37, Shoemaker. Enlisted July 15, 1862, Mustered in September 2, 1862. Wounded May 12, 1864, Spottsylvania, Va., and September 19, 1864, Winchester, Va. Mustered out June 21, 1865, as Corpl. Medal of Honor, date of action April 2, 1865, Petersburg, Va. "Capture Flag."
From the official records of the Union Army.
Richard Welch, Corpl., 37th., Massachusetts, Knocked down the color bearer, took his flag, and shot one of the gunners while in the act of discharging his piece.
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State of Vermont Records.
Johnson, John E., enl 9/13/62, m/i 9/22/62, Pvt, Co. D, 3rd VT INF, pr CORP, tr to Co. E, 7/25/64, wdd, Spotsylvania, 5/10/64, m/o 6/27/65.
From the official records of the Union Army.
John E. Johnson, Corpl., Co. E., Third Vermont, who sized the color of the regiment after the color bearer had been shot down and though wounded himself, bore them at the head of the regiment the entire day.
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State of Ohio Records.
Henry H. Stevens, Captain, Co. C., 110th, Ohio Infantry, Age 22, enlisted August 5, 1862, for 3 years. Promoted from First Lieutenant Co. I., July 22, 1864. Killed April 2, 1865, in front of Petersburg, Va.
From the official records of the Union Army.
Henry H. Stevens, Captain, Co. C., 110th, Ohio Infantry, was shot dead after he had gotten inside the enemy's works and was in the act of charging a battery.
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State of New York Records.
ROOT, AUGUSTUS I.—Age, 30 years. Enrolled, September 11, 1863, at Albany; mustered in as major, September 11, 1863; lieutenant-colonel, September 21, 1863; killed in action, April 8, 1865. Not commissioned major; commissioned lieutenant-colonel, November 20,1863, with rank' from September 16,1863, original.
From the official records of the Union Army.
Lieutenant Colonel Augustus I. Root, 15th., New York, Cavalry, was shot about fifteen rods from the Appomattox Court House, while gallantly performing his duty in the extreme advance.
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State of New Jersey Records.
Thomas H. Ford 1st Lieut, En. Nov. 1, '64 Mustered Dec. 12, '64 3 Yrs Private July 29, '61; Corp. Feb. 20, '62; Serj. June 1, '63; 1st Serj.; 2d Lieut. Feb. 28, '64; 1st Lieut. vice Parry mustered out: promoted Capt. Co. E, June 8, '65.
From the official records of the Union Army.
First Lieutenant, Thomas H. Ford, First New Jersey Cavalry, Co. D., received a wound in the left breast by a glancing shot, prohibiting the use of his bridle arm and the wearing of a saber-belt, but he remained with and took an active part in all battles of the regiment.
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State of Pennsylvania Records,
Oliver Sproul 2d Lt., mustered in November 6, 1861 Promoted from 1st Sergeant, Company K, 85th regiment P. V. December 24, 1864; to 1st Lieut., Company H, January 30, 1865
From the official records of the Union Army.
First Lieutenant, Oliver Sproul, 199th., Pennsylvania, Co. B., distinguished himself at Fort Gregg by seizing the colors of the 39th., Illinois regiment, when the color bearer was shot down, and was the first in my opinion to plant the Stars and Stripes on the parapet.
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From the official records of the Union Army.
Lieutenant Colonel Samuel A. Moore, of the fourteenth Connecticut Volunteers, though not on duty, superintended the movements of his command on the 6th., instant, and while engaged in the capture of some rebels accidentally shot himself with his pistol.
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State of New York Records.
CLARK, HIRAM.—Age, 26 years. Enrolled, September 2, 1864, at Marathon, to serve one year; mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. G, December 12, 1864;. killed in action, April 9, 1865, at
Clover Hill, Va. Commissioned first lieutenant, November 29, 1864, with rank from September 13, 1864, original.
From the official records of the Union Army.
Lieutenant Hiram Clark, of the one hundred eighty-fifth, New York, being instantly killed by a cannon shot, just as the flag of truce came in.
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State of Massachusetts Records.
Richard Welch, Sergeant, Residence Williamstown, Age 37, Shoemaker. Enlisted July 15, 1862, Mustered in September 2, 1862. Wounded May 12, 1864, Spottsylvania, Va., and September 19, 1864, Winchester, Va. Mustered out June 21, 1865, as Corpl. Medal of Honor, date of action April 2, 1865, Petersburg, Va. "Capture Flag."
From the official records of the Union Army.
Richard Welch, Corpl., 37th., Massachusetts, Knocked down the color bearer, took his flag, and shot one of the gunners while in the act of discharging his piece.
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State of Vermont Records.
Johnson, John E., enl 9/13/62, m/i 9/22/62, Pvt, Co. D, 3rd VT INF, pr CORP, tr to Co. E, 7/25/64, wdd, Spotsylvania, 5/10/64, m/o 6/27/65.
From the official records of the Union Army.
John E. Johnson, Corpl., Co. E., Third Vermont, who sized the color of the regiment after the color bearer had been shot down and though wounded himself, bore them at the head of the regiment the entire day.
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State of Ohio Records.
Henry H. Stevens, Captain, Co. C., 110th, Ohio Infantry, Age 22, enlisted August 5, 1862, for 3 years. Promoted from First Lieutenant Co. I., July 22, 1864. Killed April 2, 1865, in front of Petersburg, Va.
From the official records of the Union Army.
Henry H. Stevens, Captain, Co. C., 110th, Ohio Infantry, was shot dead after he had gotten inside the enemy's works and was in the act of charging a battery.
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State of New York Records.
ROOT, AUGUSTUS I.—Age, 30 years. Enrolled, September 11, 1863, at Albany; mustered in as major, September 11, 1863; lieutenant-colonel, September 21, 1863; killed in action, April 8, 1865. Not commissioned major; commissioned lieutenant-colonel, November 20,1863, with rank' from September 16,1863, original.
From the official records of the Union Army.
Lieutenant Colonel Augustus I. Root, 15th., New York, Cavalry, was shot about fifteen rods from the Appomattox Court House, while gallantly performing his duty in the extreme advance.
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State of New Jersey Records.
Thomas H. Ford 1st Lieut, En. Nov. 1, '64 Mustered Dec. 12, '64 3 Yrs Private July 29, '61; Corp. Feb. 20, '62; Serj. June 1, '63; 1st Serj.; 2d Lieut. Feb. 28, '64; 1st Lieut. vice Parry mustered out: promoted Capt. Co. E, June 8, '65.
From the official records of the Union Army.
First Lieutenant, Thomas H. Ford, First New Jersey Cavalry, Co. D., received a wound in the left breast by a glancing shot, prohibiting the use of his bridle arm and the wearing of a saber-belt, but he remained with and took an active part in all battles of the regiment.
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State of Pennsylvania Records,
Oliver Sproul 2d Lt., mustered in November 6, 1861 Promoted from 1st Sergeant, Company K, 85th regiment P. V. December 24, 1864; to 1st Lieut., Company H, January 30, 1865
From the official records of the Union Army.
First Lieutenant, Oliver Sproul, 199th., Pennsylvania, Co. B., distinguished himself at Fort Gregg by seizing the colors of the 39th., Illinois regiment, when the color bearer was shot down, and was the first in my opinion to plant the Stars and Stripes on the parapet.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Colonel Franklin Stillman Nickerson
Birth: Aug. 27, 1826.
Death: Jan. 23, 1917.
Civil War Union Brigadier General. Born in Swanville, Maine, he was a US Customs Agent when enlisted into the 4th Maine Infantry and was appointed Major. Promoted Colonel of the 14th Maine Regiment in November 1861, he was sent to Louisiana. There he was placed in command of a brigade in the XIX Corps, Department of the Gulf and was promoted Brigadier General. He participated in the Red River Campaign and in July 1864, was sent to Washington D.C. remaining on clerical duty until the end of the war. After the war, he engaged in the practice of law in Boston until his death.
Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery and Crematory, Jamaica Plain, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
From the Official Records of the Union Army.
Colonel Nickerson, of the Fourteenth Maine, had his horse shot under him by a discharge of grape. He sprang from under his dying steed and waving his sword called upon his men for one more charge. The men sprang forward with three rousing cheers and drove back the advancing foe.
Joseph Gardner, First Kansas Colored Infantry.
Kansas State Records.
Joseph Gardner, Private, 10th., Kansas infantry, Co. C., Residence Wakarusa, Enlisted and mustered in July 30, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant, Co. F., First Kansas Colored Infantry, April--1863.
Joseph Gardner, First Lieutenant, First Kansas Colored Infantry, Co. F., Mustered in January 13, 1863. Died of Chronic diarrhea, Camp Davis C. N. August 24, 1864.
The following was taken from the Official Records of the Union Army.
Skirmish at Island Mound Missouri, October 29, 1862.
Among the wounded was Lieutenant Joseph Gardner. He fell shot in the thigh and knee by a heavy load of buckshot. While in this situation, unable to move, one of the cowardly demons dismounted, and making the remark that he would finish the d--d son of a b--h, placed his revolver to his head and fired. The ball, almost by a miracle, did not kill him; striking his skull and glancing around his head, came out on the other side. He will recover.
Author note. Although this information was taken from official records there seems to be some errors in the dates?
Joseph Gardner, Private, 10th., Kansas infantry, Co. C., Residence Wakarusa, Enlisted and mustered in July 30, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant, Co. F., First Kansas Colored Infantry, April--1863.
Joseph Gardner, First Lieutenant, First Kansas Colored Infantry, Co. F., Mustered in January 13, 1863. Died of Chronic diarrhea, Camp Davis C. N. August 24, 1864.
The following was taken from the Official Records of the Union Army.
Skirmish at Island Mound Missouri, October 29, 1862.
Among the wounded was Lieutenant Joseph Gardner. He fell shot in the thigh and knee by a heavy load of buckshot. While in this situation, unable to move, one of the cowardly demons dismounted, and making the remark that he would finish the d--d son of a b--h, placed his revolver to his head and fired. The ball, almost by a miracle, did not kill him; striking his skull and glancing around his head, came out on the other side. He will recover.
Author note. Although this information was taken from official records there seems to be some errors in the dates?
Saturday, June 15, 2013
The Death Of Captain Frederic Swoyer, 7th., Kansas Cavalry.
Frederic Swoyer.
Birth: Dec. 4, 1833, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Death: Jan. 4, 1863, Summersville, Sullivan County, Tennessee.
Wife: Sarah M Swoyer (____ - 1870).
Children: Jacob Swoyer (____ - 1861).
Burial: Newville Cemetery, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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The following was taken from the Official Records of the Union Army.
Summersville Tennessee, January 3, 1863.
Here occurred a melancholy incident. At the southern border of the town of Summersville, Company B, of the Seventh Kansas, Capt. Fred. Swoyer, had been stationed as a picket.
The captain had discovered a quantity of commissary stores in a building near, and stationed a guard at the entrance. The captain himself had visited a house near by to obtain a breakfast, and there drank to such an extent as to become somewhat exhilarated. During his absence, a couple of men of his company persisted in an endeavor to pass into the store-house mentioned, but were prevented by the guard. On his return to his company the case was reported.
He directed the company to fall in, and the men alluded to deliver their arms and go in arrest. His tone was harsh and peremptory in the extreme. One of the men demurred, and attempted to explain. He commanded him to desist and remove his arms, drawing his pistol, and telling him he would shoot him if he said another word. The man again spoke, when the captain fired, the ball passing into the body of the man. Instantly one of the company fired at the captain, but did not wound him. The captain rode toward him and the man ran. The captain soon overtook him, both riding rapidly, and shot him through the head, killing him instantly. At the same moment the man fired, and his ball passed through the body of the captain. The company was in confusion, and many shots were fired at the captain, who rode rapidly into town. He was taken into a house and died the following day.
Kansas State Records.
Fred Swoyer, First Lieutenant, seventh Kansas Cavalry, Company B., Residence Leavenworth, mustered in September 15, 1861. Promoted to Captain October 5, 1861. Killed in action, January 4, 1863, at Summersville, Tennessee.
Birth: Dec. 4, 1833, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Death: Jan. 4, 1863, Summersville, Sullivan County, Tennessee.
Wife: Sarah M Swoyer (____ - 1870).
Children: Jacob Swoyer (____ - 1861).
Burial: Newville Cemetery, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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The following was taken from the Official Records of the Union Army.
Summersville Tennessee, January 3, 1863.
Here occurred a melancholy incident. At the southern border of the town of Summersville, Company B, of the Seventh Kansas, Capt. Fred. Swoyer, had been stationed as a picket.
The captain had discovered a quantity of commissary stores in a building near, and stationed a guard at the entrance. The captain himself had visited a house near by to obtain a breakfast, and there drank to such an extent as to become somewhat exhilarated. During his absence, a couple of men of his company persisted in an endeavor to pass into the store-house mentioned, but were prevented by the guard. On his return to his company the case was reported.
He directed the company to fall in, and the men alluded to deliver their arms and go in arrest. His tone was harsh and peremptory in the extreme. One of the men demurred, and attempted to explain. He commanded him to desist and remove his arms, drawing his pistol, and telling him he would shoot him if he said another word. The man again spoke, when the captain fired, the ball passing into the body of the man. Instantly one of the company fired at the captain, but did not wound him. The captain rode toward him and the man ran. The captain soon overtook him, both riding rapidly, and shot him through the head, killing him instantly. At the same moment the man fired, and his ball passed through the body of the captain. The company was in confusion, and many shots were fired at the captain, who rode rapidly into town. He was taken into a house and died the following day.
Kansas State Records.
Fred Swoyer, First Lieutenant, seventh Kansas Cavalry, Company B., Residence Leavenworth, mustered in September 15, 1861. Promoted to Captain October 5, 1861. Killed in action, January 4, 1863, at Summersville, Tennessee.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Four men of the 83rd., New York Infantry.
At 4 o'clock on July 4, 1861, these men were in a fight at Harper's Ferry.
83rd. New York, Infantry, also known as the 9th., State Militia.
New York, State Records.
BANKS, JOHN EARLE.—Age, 24 years. Enlisted at New York city, to serve three years, and mustered in as private, Co. G, May 27, 1861; killed in action, July 1,1861, at Harpers Ferry, West
Va.. Official Records; John Earle Banks, Company G., shot through the breast, died while being removed from the field.
New York State Records.
GEDEICKE, ERNEST.—Age, 31 years. Enlisted at New York city, to serve three years, and mustered in as private, Co. A, May 27, 1861; killed in action, July 1, 1861, at Harpers Ferry, Va.
Official Record; Ernest Gedricke, Company A., shot through the abdomen supposed to be mortally wounded.
New York State Records.
WILLIAMSON, HENRY V.—Age, 22 years. Enrolled at NewYork city, to serve three years, and mustered in as private, Co. G, May 27, 1861; wounded in action, July 1, 1861, at Harpers Ferry, Va.; promoted sergeant, Co. L, September 1, 1861; first sergeant, January 21, 1862; mustered in as second lieutenant, July 21, 1862; as captain, September 21, 1862; as major, March 21, 1863; mustered out with regiment, June 23, 1861, at New York city. Commissioned second lieutenant, August 30, 1862, with rank from June 21, 1862, vice A. B. Stiles promoted; captain, December 18, 1862, with rank from September 20, 1862, vice E. R. Miller discharged; major, October 7, 1863, with rank from March 20, 1863, vice D. W. Diggs resigned. Official Record; Henry V. Williamson, Company G., shot through the leg, severely wounded, but will probably recover.
New York State Records.
WARNER, FREDERICK R—Age, 34 years. Enlisted at New York city, to serve three years, and mustered in as private, Co. C, May 27, 1861; wounded in action, July 4, 1861, at Harpers Ferry, Va.; discharged for disability, June 14, 1862;.subsequent service as second lieutenant, Twenty-eighth Connecticut Infantry. Official record; Fred. R. Warner, Company C., shot through the leg, slightly wounded. Connecticut State Records; Frederick R. Warner enlisted as second Lieutenant in Company A, Connecticut 28th., infantry, August 25, 1862, mustered in November 18, 1862, appointed Adjutant February 20, 1863, mustered out August 28, 1863.
83rd. New York, Infantry, also known as the 9th., State Militia.
New York, State Records.
BANKS, JOHN EARLE.—Age, 24 years. Enlisted at New York city, to serve three years, and mustered in as private, Co. G, May 27, 1861; killed in action, July 1,1861, at Harpers Ferry, West
Va.. Official Records; John Earle Banks, Company G., shot through the breast, died while being removed from the field.
New York State Records.
GEDEICKE, ERNEST.—Age, 31 years. Enlisted at New York city, to serve three years, and mustered in as private, Co. A, May 27, 1861; killed in action, July 1, 1861, at Harpers Ferry, Va.
Official Record; Ernest Gedricke, Company A., shot through the abdomen supposed to be mortally wounded.
New York State Records.
WILLIAMSON, HENRY V.—Age, 22 years. Enrolled at NewYork city, to serve three years, and mustered in as private, Co. G, May 27, 1861; wounded in action, July 1, 1861, at Harpers Ferry, Va.; promoted sergeant, Co. L, September 1, 1861; first sergeant, January 21, 1862; mustered in as second lieutenant, July 21, 1862; as captain, September 21, 1862; as major, March 21, 1863; mustered out with regiment, June 23, 1861, at New York city. Commissioned second lieutenant, August 30, 1862, with rank from June 21, 1862, vice A. B. Stiles promoted; captain, December 18, 1862, with rank from September 20, 1862, vice E. R. Miller discharged; major, October 7, 1863, with rank from March 20, 1863, vice D. W. Diggs resigned. Official Record; Henry V. Williamson, Company G., shot through the leg, severely wounded, but will probably recover.
New York State Records.
WARNER, FREDERICK R—Age, 34 years. Enlisted at New York city, to serve three years, and mustered in as private, Co. C, May 27, 1861; wounded in action, July 4, 1861, at Harpers Ferry, Va.; discharged for disability, June 14, 1862;.subsequent service as second lieutenant, Twenty-eighth Connecticut Infantry. Official record; Fred. R. Warner, Company C., shot through the leg, slightly wounded. Connecticut State Records; Frederick R. Warner enlisted as second Lieutenant in Company A, Connecticut 28th., infantry, August 25, 1862, mustered in November 18, 1862, appointed Adjutant February 20, 1863, mustered out August 28, 1863.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Walter Harrup or Harrop, Second Rhode Island Infantry.
There is not a lot of information here but those looking into this line will find the information helpful.
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Walter Harrup or Harrop, he is listed under both spellings. Enlisted July 9, 1863, Co. K., Second Rhode Island infantry. He was from England was transferred to Co. A., Veteran organization. In the official records it states he was wounded near Fort Stevens D. C., July, 1864, in the left eye severely. In the regimental history it states that he was wounded July 12, 1864, at Brightwood, and was in the hospital on the date of muster out.
Authors note. Brightwood, D. C., is the home of Fort Stevens.
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Walter Harrup or Harrop, he is listed under both spellings. Enlisted July 9, 1863, Co. K., Second Rhode Island infantry. He was from England was transferred to Co. A., Veteran organization. In the official records it states he was wounded near Fort Stevens D. C., July, 1864, in the left eye severely. In the regimental history it states that he was wounded July 12, 1864, at Brightwood, and was in the hospital on the date of muster out.
Authors note. Brightwood, D. C., is the home of Fort Stevens.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
John Kasht or John Kosht.
This young man was recorded under many spellings John D. Kasht, John P. Kasht also Kosht.
Twenty-third Ohio, Infantry, Co. G.
John Kasht, or Kosht enlisted February 19, 1864, Age 18, for 3 years. Mustered out with company July 26, 1865.
The following was taken from the official records.
Battle of Cloyd's Mountain, May 9, 1864.
Private John Kosht or Kasht, of Co. G., a recruit eighteen years of age was the first to reach the guns. He sprang, from the ranks, with a boyish shout, and hung his hat over the muzzle of one of the guns.
Twenty-third Ohio, Infantry, Co. G.
John Kasht, or Kosht enlisted February 19, 1864, Age 18, for 3 years. Mustered out with company July 26, 1865.
The following was taken from the official records.
Battle of Cloyd's Mountain, May 9, 1864.
Private John Kosht or Kasht, of Co. G., a recruit eighteen years of age was the first to reach the guns. He sprang, from the ranks, with a boyish shout, and hung his hat over the muzzle of one of the guns.
Sunday, June 09, 2013
James A. Baldwin, First Massachusetts Cavalry.
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First Massachusetts Cavalry.
Bugler Co. A. M. Oct. 22, 1861, age 18 [Maiden]. Corp., Sergt., Q. M.
Sergt. 2d Lieut. Feb. 16, 1864. 1st Lieut. Nov. 13, 1864. Capt. Sept. 3, 1864. Exp. June 26, 1865. On detached ser. with Co. C and D, Gen. Meade's hdqrs. June, 1864, to May, 1865.
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