Indiana 99th., Infantry.
Captain Charles M. Scott.
Captain Scott was born in Fayette County, Indiana, January 22d, 1833. When five years of age his father removed to Yorktown, Delaware County, where he remained two years, and then removed to Tippecanoe County. When sixteen years of age, Charles concluded he would go to the land of gold, which he did, remaining in California three years before he returned to Indiana. He remained at home with his father three years and then took another trip to California ; being gone one year and a half. In 1857 he married Miss Elizabeth Murdock, of Tippecanoe County, and removed to Benton County, on a farm, where he resided when he enlisted in the volunteer service. On the organization of Company C, he was appointed a Sergeant, and in February 1863, was promoted to 1st Sergeant, and in February 1864, vacancies occurring in all the Company officers, he was appointed Captain; which rank he held until the muster out of the regiment. After the Atlanta campaign was over he received leave of absence. While at home he was taken sick and was not able to join the regiment until the arrival at the coast. In the meantime he was reported absent without leave and dismissed the service. He brought the matter before the War Department, and was reinstated in his position. He was a faithful officer, and commanded his company with ability. Address Oxford, Indiana.
Born: January 23, 1833.
Died: November 2, 1886.
Buril: Oxford West Cemetery, Oxford, Benton County, Indiana.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Lieutenants of the Revolutionary War.
Here are a few notes on Lieutenants of the Revolutionary War. This information may help fill in some of the blanks of the name your looking in to, I think you will find it interesting reading.
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Edmund Brook or Brooke, was appointed, Lieutenant in Colonel Harrison's Virginia Artillery in February 1781, and served till the siege of Yorktown, when he left camp on account of sicknes, by advice of Captain Coleman.
John Taylor, served as Lieutenant in the Convention Guards from January 18, 1779, to June 15, 1781, when the regiment was disbanded on account of the General exchange of prisoners. He received 2,666 and two-thirds acers of land November 13, 1832.
Seth Chapin, commissioned as Lieutenant July 9, 1776, in company Massachusetts Militia, under Ezra Wood and Captain Samuel Cragin, and also served in the Continental line.
Richard Nowell, was a Sergeant of cavalry at the battle of Brandywine and Germantown, and was under General Wayne at Stony Point. He received L90 10s. 9b. from the State of Virginia as a Sergeant of cavalry, was at Morristown with the army in 1780, and promoted to Lieutenant of cavalry. In 1781 he was an express rider from General Washington to General Greene, aand with Colonel Washington cavalry at the battle of the cowpens. For his gallant services he was promoted to Brigade-Major, and served to the surrended of Cornwellis. On entering service he was a student at William and Mary College. He was presented with a sword by General Washington for his gallant services. He died January 17, 1800, leaving a widow and five children.
Eli Parsons was commissioned in 1776 as Lieutenant in Colonel James Clinton's New York Regiment and was subsequently made a Lieutenant in Colonel Crane's artillery, and was severely wounded at the battle of Germantown, which disabled him from holding rank in the line. He was appointed Commissary of Issues in 1778, and attached to General Knox's brigade untill he received permission to retire, from General Washington in May, 1779. Colonel Charles Stewart induced him to remain in service, and take charge of a magazine of provisions at Wyoming for the supply of General Sullivan's expding against the Indians. He died September 25, 1830.
Daniel Bedinger, of the Virginia line Continental establishment, and entered the service in July, 1776, and continued in actual service till the dismission of the army in South Carolina in 1783.
Henry Field, of Virginia line was appointed Lieutenant in the 8th., Regiment January 26, 1776, and resigned August 3, 1776. He was allowed 2,666 and two-thirds acres of land from the State.
Joseph Hold, of the Virginia line, was appointed in the 10th., Regiment January 12, 1777, and resigned April 1, 1778. He was allowed 2,666 and two-thirds acres of land by the State.
John Wilson, of the Virginia line, was commissioned Lieutenant in the 4th., Regiment March 17, 1777, and was killed at the battle of Eutaw Springs, September 8, 1781. His heirs received 2,666 and two-thirds acres of land from the State.
John McKinley, of the Virginia line. Captain Uriah Springer, of Colonel John Gibson's Frontier Detachment, swears that McKinley enter the army early in 1776 as Sergeant in Captain Stephen Asby's company of State troops and served till December followingwhen he was commissioned as Lieutenant in the 13th., Continental Regiment, and served till early in 1778. He joined Colonel Crawford's expedition against the Indians in 1782 and was killed.
Michael McDonald, served as a Lieutenant in the British navy. He deserted and entered the Continental serice with the same rank, March 23, 1777, and served to January 1, 1781, in Putnam's and Nixon's Regiments as a private soldier, for fear the British would see him as an Officer.
Isaac Bowman, served as Lieutenant and Quartermaster in Colonel George R. Clark's "Illinois" Regiment from May 1777. He was taken prisoner and kept as such from November, 1779, to April, 1778, and was sold by the Indians to a trader named Turnbull, who carried him to New Orleans and Cuba. He escaped and made hisway home to Virginia.
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Edmund Brook or Brooke, was appointed, Lieutenant in Colonel Harrison's Virginia Artillery in February 1781, and served till the siege of Yorktown, when he left camp on account of sicknes, by advice of Captain Coleman.
John Taylor, served as Lieutenant in the Convention Guards from January 18, 1779, to June 15, 1781, when the regiment was disbanded on account of the General exchange of prisoners. He received 2,666 and two-thirds acers of land November 13, 1832.
Seth Chapin, commissioned as Lieutenant July 9, 1776, in company Massachusetts Militia, under Ezra Wood and Captain Samuel Cragin, and also served in the Continental line.
Richard Nowell, was a Sergeant of cavalry at the battle of Brandywine and Germantown, and was under General Wayne at Stony Point. He received L90 10s. 9b. from the State of Virginia as a Sergeant of cavalry, was at Morristown with the army in 1780, and promoted to Lieutenant of cavalry. In 1781 he was an express rider from General Washington to General Greene, aand with Colonel Washington cavalry at the battle of the cowpens. For his gallant services he was promoted to Brigade-Major, and served to the surrended of Cornwellis. On entering service he was a student at William and Mary College. He was presented with a sword by General Washington for his gallant services. He died January 17, 1800, leaving a widow and five children.
Eli Parsons was commissioned in 1776 as Lieutenant in Colonel James Clinton's New York Regiment and was subsequently made a Lieutenant in Colonel Crane's artillery, and was severely wounded at the battle of Germantown, which disabled him from holding rank in the line. He was appointed Commissary of Issues in 1778, and attached to General Knox's brigade untill he received permission to retire, from General Washington in May, 1779. Colonel Charles Stewart induced him to remain in service, and take charge of a magazine of provisions at Wyoming for the supply of General Sullivan's expding against the Indians. He died September 25, 1830.
Daniel Bedinger, of the Virginia line Continental establishment, and entered the service in July, 1776, and continued in actual service till the dismission of the army in South Carolina in 1783.
Henry Field, of Virginia line was appointed Lieutenant in the 8th., Regiment January 26, 1776, and resigned August 3, 1776. He was allowed 2,666 and two-thirds acres of land from the State.
Joseph Hold, of the Virginia line, was appointed in the 10th., Regiment January 12, 1777, and resigned April 1, 1778. He was allowed 2,666 and two-thirds acres of land by the State.
John Wilson, of the Virginia line, was commissioned Lieutenant in the 4th., Regiment March 17, 1777, and was killed at the battle of Eutaw Springs, September 8, 1781. His heirs received 2,666 and two-thirds acres of land from the State.
John McKinley, of the Virginia line. Captain Uriah Springer, of Colonel John Gibson's Frontier Detachment, swears that McKinley enter the army early in 1776 as Sergeant in Captain Stephen Asby's company of State troops and served till December followingwhen he was commissioned as Lieutenant in the 13th., Continental Regiment, and served till early in 1778. He joined Colonel Crawford's expedition against the Indians in 1782 and was killed.
Michael McDonald, served as a Lieutenant in the British navy. He deserted and entered the Continental serice with the same rank, March 23, 1777, and served to January 1, 1781, in Putnam's and Nixon's Regiments as a private soldier, for fear the British would see him as an Officer.
Isaac Bowman, served as Lieutenant and Quartermaster in Colonel George R. Clark's "Illinois" Regiment from May 1777. He was taken prisoner and kept as such from November, 1779, to April, 1778, and was sold by the Indians to a trader named Turnbull, who carried him to New Orleans and Cuba. He escaped and made hisway home to Virginia.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
New Jersey Soldiers Indian Wars 1791.
The following named men came up missing, wounded or killed in action with Indians near Fort Recovery Ohio, on November 4, 1791.
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Major Thomas Paterson's Battalion Levies, Second Regiment, Infantry, United States Army.
Captain Jonathan Snowden's Company.
1. Charles Butler, Sergeant, Entered August 1, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
2. James Johnson, Sergeant, Entered June 7, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
3. James Burns, Private, Entered May 23, 1791, Period 6 months, Missimg.
4. John Cole, Private, Entered May 23, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
5.Michael Dugan, Private, Entered April 5, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
6. John Flaherty, Private, Entered April 5, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
7. William Forbes, Private, Entered April 22, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
8. John Hanse, Private, Entered April 27, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
9. Joseph Hendrickson, Private, Entered April 7, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
10. Michael Kelly, Private, Entered June 27, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
11. Matthew Kerr, Private, Entered May 17, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
12. Martin Chambers, Private, Entered April 4, 1791, Period 6 months, Left service November 19, 1791, Wounded.
13. James Merrill, Private, Entered May 9, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
14. Peter Miller, Private, Entered April 26, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
15. George Nevill, Private, Private, Entered June 2, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
16. Thomas Nowlen, Private, Entered July 7, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
17, John Reese, Private, Entered April 25, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
18. Richard Richardson, Private, Entered May 7, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
19. Jacob Sly, Private, Entered April 18, 1791, Period 6 months, Left service November 19, 1791, Wounded.
20. James Sweeny, Private, Entered May 12, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
21. Joseph Tindell, Private, Entered April 5, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
22. David Van Hooser, Private, Entered April 5, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
Captain William Platt's Company Second Infantry.
1. Joseph Appleton, Private, Entered April 25, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
2. Joshua Bail, Private, Entered April 13, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
3. Jonathan Chidester, Private, Entered April 21, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
4. William Lahey, Private, Entered April 12, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
5. John Lang, Private, Entered April 12, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
6. Peter Murry, Private, Entered April 11, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
7. James Sutton, Private, Entered May 14, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
8. Jonathan Tharp, Private, Entered April 9, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
9. Aaron Williamson, Private, Entered May 3, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
Captain Zebulon Pike's Company Second Infantry.
1. Nicholas Kemplin, Sergeant, Entered May 2, 1791, Period 6 months, Left service November 19, 1791, Wounded.
2. William T. Thomas, Sergeant, Entered May 2, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
3. James Gillen, Corporal, Entered May 22, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
4. Samuel Atins, Private, Entered April 28, 1791, period 6 months, Killed.
5. Hugh Cowan, Private, Entered April 18, 1791, Period 6 months, Left service November 19, 1791, Wounded.
6. Bontes Crits, Private, Entered May 8, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
7. John Findley, Private, Entered April 22, 1791, Period 6 months, Left service November 19, 1791, Wounded.
8. James Galloway, Private, Enter April 24, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
9. Isaac Genung, Private, Entered May 3, 1791, Period 6 months, Left service November 19, 1791, Wounded.
10. John Hagerty, Private, Entered May 8, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
11. John Parcels, Private, Entered April 26, 1791, Period 8 months, Killed.
12. Joseph Race, Private, Entered April 19, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
13. Abijah Woodruff, Private, Entered April 25, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
Captain Jonathan Ruecastle's Company Second Infantry.
1. Peleg Gifford, Sergeant, Entered April 23, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
2. Felix Long, Sergeant, Entered August (?), 1791, Period 6 months, Left service November 19, 1791, Wounded.
3. Jonathan Curtis, ( Josiah ), Corporal, Entered April 27, 1791, Period 6 months, Left service November 19, 1791, Wounded.
4. Edward Kavany, Corporal, Entered July 7, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
5. Thomas Burke, Private, Entered May 30, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
6. James Cassady, Private, Entered April 13, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
7. William Dunn, Private, Entered April 15, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
8. John Hay, Private, Entered April 25, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
9. William Hike, Private, Entered April 27, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
10. Samuel Ludlow, Private, Entered May 22, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
11. Martin Ryan, Private, Entered May 10, 11791, Period 6 months, Killed.
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Major Thomas Paterson's Battalion Levies, Second Regiment, Infantry, United States Army.
Captain Jonathan Snowden's Company.
1. Charles Butler, Sergeant, Entered August 1, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
2. James Johnson, Sergeant, Entered June 7, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
3. James Burns, Private, Entered May 23, 1791, Period 6 months, Missimg.
4. John Cole, Private, Entered May 23, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
5.Michael Dugan, Private, Entered April 5, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
6. John Flaherty, Private, Entered April 5, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
7. William Forbes, Private, Entered April 22, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
8. John Hanse, Private, Entered April 27, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
9. Joseph Hendrickson, Private, Entered April 7, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
10. Michael Kelly, Private, Entered June 27, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
11. Matthew Kerr, Private, Entered May 17, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
12. Martin Chambers, Private, Entered April 4, 1791, Period 6 months, Left service November 19, 1791, Wounded.
13. James Merrill, Private, Entered May 9, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
14. Peter Miller, Private, Entered April 26, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
15. George Nevill, Private, Private, Entered June 2, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
16. Thomas Nowlen, Private, Entered July 7, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
17, John Reese, Private, Entered April 25, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
18. Richard Richardson, Private, Entered May 7, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
19. Jacob Sly, Private, Entered April 18, 1791, Period 6 months, Left service November 19, 1791, Wounded.
20. James Sweeny, Private, Entered May 12, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
21. Joseph Tindell, Private, Entered April 5, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
22. David Van Hooser, Private, Entered April 5, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
Captain William Platt's Company Second Infantry.
1. Joseph Appleton, Private, Entered April 25, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
2. Joshua Bail, Private, Entered April 13, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
3. Jonathan Chidester, Private, Entered April 21, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
4. William Lahey, Private, Entered April 12, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
5. John Lang, Private, Entered April 12, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
6. Peter Murry, Private, Entered April 11, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
7. James Sutton, Private, Entered May 14, 1791, Period 6 months, Missing.
8. Jonathan Tharp, Private, Entered April 9, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
9. Aaron Williamson, Private, Entered May 3, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
Captain Zebulon Pike's Company Second Infantry.
1. Nicholas Kemplin, Sergeant, Entered May 2, 1791, Period 6 months, Left service November 19, 1791, Wounded.
2. William T. Thomas, Sergeant, Entered May 2, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
3. James Gillen, Corporal, Entered May 22, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
4. Samuel Atins, Private, Entered April 28, 1791, period 6 months, Killed.
5. Hugh Cowan, Private, Entered April 18, 1791, Period 6 months, Left service November 19, 1791, Wounded.
6. Bontes Crits, Private, Entered May 8, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
7. John Findley, Private, Entered April 22, 1791, Period 6 months, Left service November 19, 1791, Wounded.
8. James Galloway, Private, Enter April 24, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
9. Isaac Genung, Private, Entered May 3, 1791, Period 6 months, Left service November 19, 1791, Wounded.
10. John Hagerty, Private, Entered May 8, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
11. John Parcels, Private, Entered April 26, 1791, Period 8 months, Killed.
12. Joseph Race, Private, Entered April 19, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
13. Abijah Woodruff, Private, Entered April 25, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
Captain Jonathan Ruecastle's Company Second Infantry.
1. Peleg Gifford, Sergeant, Entered April 23, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
2. Felix Long, Sergeant, Entered August (?), 1791, Period 6 months, Left service November 19, 1791, Wounded.
3. Jonathan Curtis, ( Josiah ), Corporal, Entered April 27, 1791, Period 6 months, Left service November 19, 1791, Wounded.
4. Edward Kavany, Corporal, Entered July 7, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
5. Thomas Burke, Private, Entered May 30, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
6. James Cassady, Private, Entered April 13, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
7. William Dunn, Private, Entered April 15, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
8. John Hay, Private, Entered April 25, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
9. William Hike, Private, Entered April 27, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
10. Samuel Ludlow, Private, Entered May 22, 1791, Period 6 months, Killed.
11. Martin Ryan, Private, Entered May 10, 11791, Period 6 months, Killed.
Monday, May 07, 2012
Richard Seavers ( Colored ) Known as Big Dick & King Dick.
Big Dick-Richard Seavers, whose death in this city we lately mentioned, was a man of mighty mould. A short time previous to his death, he measured six feet five inches in height, and attracted much attention when seen on the street. He was born salem or vicinity, and when about sixteen yearsold went to England, were he entered the British Navy. When the war of 1812 broke out, he would not firgt against his country, he give himself up as an American citizen and was made a prisoner of war.
A surgeon on board an American privateer, who experienced the tender mercies of the British Government in Dartmore prison, during the war of 1812, makes honorable mention of King Dick, as he was then called.
" There are about four hundred and fifty negroes in prison No 4, and this assemblage of blacks affords many curious anecdotes, and much matter for speculation. These blacks have a ruler among them whom they call "King Dick, " he is by far the largest, and I suspect the strongest man in the prsion. He is six feet five inches in height, and proportionably large.
This black Hercules commands respect, and his subjects tremble in his presence. He goes the rounds evert day, and visits each bertit to see if they are keptclean. When he goes the rounds, he puts on a large bearskin cap, and carries in his hand a huge club. If any of his men are dirty, drunken, or grossly negligligent, he threatens them with a beating; and if they are savey, they are sure to receive one.
They have several times conspired against him, and attempted to dethrone him, but he has aways conquered the rebels. One night several attacked him while asleep in his hammock; he sprang up and seized the smallest of them by his feet, and thomped another with him. The poor negro who had thus been made a beetle of, was carried the next day to the hospital, sadly bruised."
A surgeon on board an American privateer, who experienced the tender mercies of the British Government in Dartmore prison, during the war of 1812, makes honorable mention of King Dick, as he was then called.
" There are about four hundred and fifty negroes in prison No 4, and this assemblage of blacks affords many curious anecdotes, and much matter for speculation. These blacks have a ruler among them whom they call "King Dick, " he is by far the largest, and I suspect the strongest man in the prsion. He is six feet five inches in height, and proportionably large.
This black Hercules commands respect, and his subjects tremble in his presence. He goes the rounds evert day, and visits each bertit to see if they are keptclean. When he goes the rounds, he puts on a large bearskin cap, and carries in his hand a huge club. If any of his men are dirty, drunken, or grossly negligligent, he threatens them with a beating; and if they are savey, they are sure to receive one.
They have several times conspired against him, and attempted to dethrone him, but he has aways conquered the rebels. One night several attacked him while asleep in his hammock; he sprang up and seized the smallest of them by his feet, and thomped another with him. The poor negro who had thus been made a beetle of, was carried the next day to the hospital, sadly bruised."
Revolutionary Court-Martial's
Soldies some times make bad decisions and these decisions could cost him his army carreer or be kicked out of service with shams. His bad decision could even cost him his life. Many of the decisions they maded carried a sentence of death, but the court was not without mercy and many sentences were overturn and they were given other sentences. Most all the men on this list was found guilty and ordered to be put to death, some of the sentences were carried out, will others were shown mercy.
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June, 1777, Captain Jesse Roe was tried for insulting and ill-treating Mr. Coleclough, conductor of wagons, on the march from Morristown. He was acquitted and released from arrest with honor.
August 19, 1777, Edward Wilcox, Quartermaster to Captain Dorsey's troop, charged with desertion and taking a horse belonging to Colonel Moylan's Regiment. He was found guilty and sentence, to be led around the regiment he belong to on horseback, with his face towards the horse's tail, and his coat turned wrongside outwards, and that he be discharged from the army. The sentence was approved and executed immediately.
June. 1777, The following men were found guilty for mutiny and desertion which carries a sentenc of death. They were given pardons with mmercy. They were of Colonel Moylan's Regiment of Light Dragoons. Their sentenc was to quit the horse, and enter the foot service.
George Kilpatrick, Charles Martin, Sergeants, Lawrence Burne and Enoch Wells, Corporals, Daniel McCarty, Patrick Leland, Philip Franklin, Jacob Baker, Thomas Orles, Adam Rex, Frederick Gaines, Daniel Kainking, Christain Longspit, Henry Winer and Nicholas Walner, privates in Moylan's Regiment.
June, 1777, Thomas Farshiers and George House, of Colonel Moylan's Regiment, found guilty of mutiny and desertion, their sentence, to receive twenty-five lashes on their naked backs and to be dismissed from horse-service, their whippings was remited and they were disposed of in the foot service.
May 13, 1778, John Reymonds, artificer, in Major Pollard's Corps, was found guilty for striking Lieutenant Lemmet. Sentence to 100 lashes it was executed on the grand-parde at Guard-mounting.
May 13, 1778, Samuel Raymond, was found guilty for presenting a loaded musket at Lieutenant Lemmet, sentence was to be a whipping but of the mercy of the court, they sentence him to be reprimand by the commanding officer of his company.
May 13, 1778, John Coffin, found guilty for abusing Captain Gowerly who was attmpting to stop a riot on the other side of the Schuylkill, he was acquited.
May 27, 1778, Captain Edwar Hull, of the 15th., Virginia Regiment, found guilty for gaming and not being on parde. Sentence to be reprimanded by the commanding officer of the brigade in presence of all officers of that brigade.
May, 1778, Lieutenant Thomas Lewis, on and about the same charge, same sentence as that of Captain Edward Hull.
May, 1778, William Whiteman, found guilty of desertion, sentence to sixty lashes, sentence was executed the next morning on Garade parade, at Guard-mounting.
May, 1778, John Clime, of the 10th., Pennsylvania Regiment, tried for desertion and attempting to escape to the enemy,and for steling a horse, found guilty of both charges, and sentence to received 200 lashes, 100 for each crime. The sentence was carried out that evening at roll call, at the head of the regiment he belong.
May, 1778, John Wood, of the 8th., Pennsylvania Regiment, was tried for desertion and to escape to the enemy, found not guilty.
May 28, 1778, James Walker, of Colonel Gists Regiment, tried first for deserting a wagon which was in his charge and second for telling false hoods, sentence to cashiered which took place immediately.
May, 1778, John Lewis, of Colonel Angel's Regiment, tried for threatening to kill several officers of that regiment, found guilty and sentence to 60lashes, was executed that evening at roll call at the head of his regiment.
May, 1778, John Nevil, Sergeant of Colonel Lamb's Regiment, tried for losing a bullock by neglect, when was sergeant of the commissary's guard. He was acquitted.
May, 1778, Jonathan Gill, of Captain Brown's company, was tried for Drunknness, pleaded guilty, sentence to 60 lashes.
May, 1778, James Whaling, Drummer, in Colonel Proctor's Regiment, tried for desertion and attempting to get into Philadelphia, pleaded guity. This plead carried a sentence of death, but be cause of his youtn and not being paid but with the clothes on his back he was given mercy and sentence to 30 lashes.
May, 1778, Michael Nash, of Captain Kingsbury's company, tried for drunknness on duty and absenying himself from his guard, pleaded guilty, and sentence to 50, lashes.
May, 1778, John Gibbons, of Colonel Proctor's Regiment, tried for absenting himslf from camp without leave, was sentence to 50, lashes.
May, 1778, Thomas Shanks, found guilty of being a spy in the service of the enemy. Sentence to be hanged in the next morning at some convenient place near the Grand Parade.
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June, 1777, Captain Jesse Roe was tried for insulting and ill-treating Mr. Coleclough, conductor of wagons, on the march from Morristown. He was acquitted and released from arrest with honor.
August 19, 1777, Edward Wilcox, Quartermaster to Captain Dorsey's troop, charged with desertion and taking a horse belonging to Colonel Moylan's Regiment. He was found guilty and sentence, to be led around the regiment he belong to on horseback, with his face towards the horse's tail, and his coat turned wrongside outwards, and that he be discharged from the army. The sentence was approved and executed immediately.
June. 1777, The following men were found guilty for mutiny and desertion which carries a sentenc of death. They were given pardons with mmercy. They were of Colonel Moylan's Regiment of Light Dragoons. Their sentenc was to quit the horse, and enter the foot service.
George Kilpatrick, Charles Martin, Sergeants, Lawrence Burne and Enoch Wells, Corporals, Daniel McCarty, Patrick Leland, Philip Franklin, Jacob Baker, Thomas Orles, Adam Rex, Frederick Gaines, Daniel Kainking, Christain Longspit, Henry Winer and Nicholas Walner, privates in Moylan's Regiment.
June, 1777, Thomas Farshiers and George House, of Colonel Moylan's Regiment, found guilty of mutiny and desertion, their sentence, to receive twenty-five lashes on their naked backs and to be dismissed from horse-service, their whippings was remited and they were disposed of in the foot service.
May 13, 1778, John Reymonds, artificer, in Major Pollard's Corps, was found guilty for striking Lieutenant Lemmet. Sentence to 100 lashes it was executed on the grand-parde at Guard-mounting.
May 13, 1778, Samuel Raymond, was found guilty for presenting a loaded musket at Lieutenant Lemmet, sentence was to be a whipping but of the mercy of the court, they sentence him to be reprimand by the commanding officer of his company.
May 13, 1778, John Coffin, found guilty for abusing Captain Gowerly who was attmpting to stop a riot on the other side of the Schuylkill, he was acquited.
May 27, 1778, Captain Edwar Hull, of the 15th., Virginia Regiment, found guilty for gaming and not being on parde. Sentence to be reprimanded by the commanding officer of the brigade in presence of all officers of that brigade.
May, 1778, Lieutenant Thomas Lewis, on and about the same charge, same sentence as that of Captain Edward Hull.
May, 1778, William Whiteman, found guilty of desertion, sentence to sixty lashes, sentence was executed the next morning on Garade parade, at Guard-mounting.
May, 1778, John Clime, of the 10th., Pennsylvania Regiment, tried for desertion and attempting to escape to the enemy,and for steling a horse, found guilty of both charges, and sentence to received 200 lashes, 100 for each crime. The sentence was carried out that evening at roll call, at the head of the regiment he belong.
May, 1778, John Wood, of the 8th., Pennsylvania Regiment, was tried for desertion and to escape to the enemy, found not guilty.
May 28, 1778, James Walker, of Colonel Gists Regiment, tried first for deserting a wagon which was in his charge and second for telling false hoods, sentence to cashiered which took place immediately.
May, 1778, John Lewis, of Colonel Angel's Regiment, tried for threatening to kill several officers of that regiment, found guilty and sentence to 60lashes, was executed that evening at roll call at the head of his regiment.
May, 1778, John Nevil, Sergeant of Colonel Lamb's Regiment, tried for losing a bullock by neglect, when was sergeant of the commissary's guard. He was acquitted.
May, 1778, Jonathan Gill, of Captain Brown's company, was tried for Drunknness, pleaded guilty, sentence to 60 lashes.
May, 1778, James Whaling, Drummer, in Colonel Proctor's Regiment, tried for desertion and attempting to get into Philadelphia, pleaded guity. This plead carried a sentence of death, but be cause of his youtn and not being paid but with the clothes on his back he was given mercy and sentence to 30 lashes.
May, 1778, Michael Nash, of Captain Kingsbury's company, tried for drunknness on duty and absenying himself from his guard, pleaded guilty, and sentence to 50, lashes.
May, 1778, John Gibbons, of Colonel Proctor's Regiment, tried for absenting himslf from camp without leave, was sentence to 50, lashes.
May, 1778, Thomas Shanks, found guilty of being a spy in the service of the enemy. Sentence to be hanged in the next morning at some convenient place near the Grand Parade.
Friday, May 04, 2012
Major George Tudor And His Men Prisoners Of War.
Major George Tudor, of the 3rd., Pennsylvania Regiment, commanded by Colonel Lambert Cadwallader, was captured at Fort Washington. At the time of his capture he was a captain, and the following soldiers of his company were taken prisoner with him on the memorble 16th., of November, 1776.
Charles Fleming
John Wright
James McKinney
Ebenezer Stille
Jacob Leinhart
Abraham Van Gorden
Peter Daubert
William Carbury
John McDowell
William McKague
Henry Parker
James Burns
Henry Kepler
Baltus Weigh
Charles Beason
Leonard Huber
John McCarroll
Jacob Guiger
John May
Daniel Adams
George McCormick
Jacob Kettle
Jacob Miller
George Neason
James Kearney
David Sutor
Adam Bridel
Christian Mull
Daniel McKnight
Cornelius Westbrook
Luck Murphy
Joseph Conklin
Adam Dennis
Edward Ogden
William Scoonover
James Rosencrants
Major Tudor was exchanged May 10, 1778, and repaired quicky to join his regiment, then at Schoharie, New York.
Those unfortunate and devoted patriots endured the horros of the prison-ships and prison-houses of New York; nor is it known that they were ever exchanged by a kinder interposition then death. They lived to inscribe their names high up on the sombre walls of their prison, and died martyrs for the cause of American Freedom, appealing with their fellow prisoners to their countrymen that in case American Independence should ever be achieved, a monument would be erected over their bones, which were washed and exposed on the shores of the Wallabout.
Charles Fleming
John Wright
James McKinney
Ebenezer Stille
Jacob Leinhart
Abraham Van Gorden
Peter Daubert
William Carbury
John McDowell
William McKague
Henry Parker
James Burns
Henry Kepler
Baltus Weigh
Charles Beason
Leonard Huber
John McCarroll
Jacob Guiger
John May
Daniel Adams
George McCormick
Jacob Kettle
Jacob Miller
George Neason
James Kearney
David Sutor
Adam Bridel
Christian Mull
Daniel McKnight
Cornelius Westbrook
Luck Murphy
Joseph Conklin
Adam Dennis
Edward Ogden
William Scoonover
James Rosencrants
Major Tudor was exchanged May 10, 1778, and repaired quicky to join his regiment, then at Schoharie, New York.
Those unfortunate and devoted patriots endured the horros of the prison-ships and prison-houses of New York; nor is it known that they were ever exchanged by a kinder interposition then death. They lived to inscribe their names high up on the sombre walls of their prison, and died martyrs for the cause of American Freedom, appealing with their fellow prisoners to their countrymen that in case American Independence should ever be achieved, a monument would be erected over their bones, which were washed and exposed on the shores of the Wallabout.
The Meaning Of The Surname Of Chapin & More.
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The Chapin's fought in three wars the French and indian wars, the Revolutionary war and the war of 1812. These names were from Massachusetts, New Hamphire, Rhode Island Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and records from the war and the navy.
As there are so many names and information this well be a look up page. I will give a couple of examples on the kind of information you may receive. If you would like a name looked into , just drop me a line I will be glad to help.
Example 1. Galeb Chapin, born July 2, 1736. He was at Cambridge in 1775, and captain of a company under General Shepard in the Shays rebellion in 1787. He died November 10, 1815, age 79 years. His son Cyrenus was a waiter to his father.
Example 2. Lewis Chapin was born September 30, 1755. He was at Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1775, as a drummer in captain Enoch Chapin's company of minutemen, and was in captain Gideon Burt's company, Colonel Timothy Danielson regiment. He died March 26, 1828, age 72 years.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Navy Medals of Honor, Civil War
Here is a list of navy men who received medals of honor, for the part they played in a action. Many know their ancestor got a medal while in the navy, but couln't find out way he got it. Now those of you who find a ancestor or a name of interest on this list well learn why. Now there are hundreds who got medals, and of couse I can't put them all here. If you would like me to look into a name I will be glad to, just give the title of this page and the name your lookin for, I'm sorry to say this is for the Civil War, only.
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Aaron Anderson, Laldsman ( Colored ) on board of the U. S. S. Wyandank, during a boat expedition up Mattox CreekMarch 17, 1865; was reported by his commanding officer as having rendered gallant asstance, loading the howitzer while lying on his back, and then firing with such care and precision as to kill and wound many of the rebel party.
John Angling, Boy, on board of the U. S. S. Pontoosuc; commanded for gallantry, skill and coolness in action during the operattons in and about Cape Fear River, which extended from December 24, 1864 to January 24, 1865, and resulted in the captured of Fort Fisher and Wilmington.
Charles Baldwin, Coal-heaver, on board of the U. S. S. Wyalusing; volunteered May 25, 1864, in a night attempt to destroy the rebel ram Albermarle, in Roanoke River, and although it was unsuccessful, he displayed courage, zeal and unwearied exertion on the occasion. Promoted to acting Master's Mate.
Charles Asten, Quarter-gunner, on board of the U. S. S. Signal, which vessel was attacked by field batteries and sharp-shooters and destroyed in Red River, May 5, 1864. "He was on sick list, but did duty during the whole engagement."
Thomas C. Barton, Seaman, on board of the U. S. S. Hunchback, in the attack upon Franklin, Va., October 3, 1862; mentioned for heroic conduct. Promoted to Acting Master's Mate.
Philip Bazaar, Ordinary seaman, on board the U. S. S. Santiago de Cuba; was one of the boat's crew detailed for General Terry. The five men forming this boat's crew were represented to have been the only men who entered Fort Fisher in the assault from the fleet, January 15, 1865.
William Blageen, Ships Cook, on board of the U. S. S. Brooklyn in the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864;; conspicuous for bravery, performing his duty in the powder division, at a point where the ship was riddled very muck, and in the immediate viconity of the shell-whips, which were twice cleard of men by bursting shells.
Frank Bois, Quartermaster, on board of the U. S. S. Mississippi, on board of the U. S. S. Cininnati in an attack on the Vicksburg batteries, May 27, 1863; coolness in making signals and nailing the flag to the stump of the flagstaff under a heavy fire.
Andrew Brinn, on board of the U. S. S. Mississippi, in the attack on the Port Hudson batteries, night of March 14, 1863; commanded for zeal and courage displayed in the performance of unusual and trying service whilst the vessel was aground and exposed to heavy fire.
Robert T. Clifford, Master-at-Arms, on board of the U. S. S. Monticello; volunteer for duty on four occasions of danger, and was particlarly conspicuous in charging a rebel force near New Topsail Inlet, N. C., August 22, 1863, and in destroying a rebel schooner. Promoted to Acting Master's Mate.
William C. Connor, Boatswain's mate, on board of the U. S. S. Howquah, on the occasion of the destruction of the blockade runner Lynx, off Washington, September 25, 1864, at night. Performed his duty faithfully under the most trying circumstances, standing firmly at his post in the midst of a cross fire from the rebel shore batteries and our own vessels.
John Copper, Quartermaster, of Acting Reaar Admiral Thatcher's staff. During the terrific fire at Mobile, on April 226, 1865, at the risk of being blown to pieces by exploding shells, he advanced through the buring locality, rescued a wounded man from certain death, and bore him on his back to a place of safety. Entitled to wear a bar attached to the ribbon of the medal he had already received at Mobile Bay, August 1, 1864.
The following men also received the Navy Medal of Honor.
1. Thomas Cripps, Quartermaster.
2. Cornelius Cronin, Chief Quartermaster.
3. Samuel W. Davis, Ordinarylandsman.
4. John Dempster, Cockswain.
5. Richard Dennis, Boatswain's mate.
6. William Densmore, Chief Boatswain's mate.
7. John Ditzenback, Quartermaster.
8. John Donnelly, Ordinary Seaman.
9. William Doolin, Coal-heaver.
10. Adam Duncan, Boatswain's mate.
11. James K. L. Duncan, Ordinary Seaman.
12. John H. Ferrell, Pilot.
13. Thomas Flood, Boy.
14. William J. Franks.
15. James R. Garrison, Coal-heaver.
16. Martin Freeman, Pilot.
17. Frank S. Gile, Landsman.
18. Luke M. Griswold, Ordinary Seaman.
19. Bartlett Laffey, U. S. S. Petrel.
20. John Lawson, Landsman.
21. George Wileland, Gunner's mate.
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Aaron Anderson, Laldsman ( Colored ) on board of the U. S. S. Wyandank, during a boat expedition up Mattox CreekMarch 17, 1865; was reported by his commanding officer as having rendered gallant asstance, loading the howitzer while lying on his back, and then firing with such care and precision as to kill and wound many of the rebel party.
John Angling, Boy, on board of the U. S. S. Pontoosuc; commanded for gallantry, skill and coolness in action during the operattons in and about Cape Fear River, which extended from December 24, 1864 to January 24, 1865, and resulted in the captured of Fort Fisher and Wilmington.
Charles Baldwin, Coal-heaver, on board of the U. S. S. Wyalusing; volunteered May 25, 1864, in a night attempt to destroy the rebel ram Albermarle, in Roanoke River, and although it was unsuccessful, he displayed courage, zeal and unwearied exertion on the occasion. Promoted to acting Master's Mate.
Charles Asten, Quarter-gunner, on board of the U. S. S. Signal, which vessel was attacked by field batteries and sharp-shooters and destroyed in Red River, May 5, 1864. "He was on sick list, but did duty during the whole engagement."
Thomas C. Barton, Seaman, on board of the U. S. S. Hunchback, in the attack upon Franklin, Va., October 3, 1862; mentioned for heroic conduct. Promoted to Acting Master's Mate.
Philip Bazaar, Ordinary seaman, on board the U. S. S. Santiago de Cuba; was one of the boat's crew detailed for General Terry. The five men forming this boat's crew were represented to have been the only men who entered Fort Fisher in the assault from the fleet, January 15, 1865.
William Blageen, Ships Cook, on board of the U. S. S. Brooklyn in the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864;; conspicuous for bravery, performing his duty in the powder division, at a point where the ship was riddled very muck, and in the immediate viconity of the shell-whips, which were twice cleard of men by bursting shells.
Frank Bois, Quartermaster, on board of the U. S. S. Mississippi, on board of the U. S. S. Cininnati in an attack on the Vicksburg batteries, May 27, 1863; coolness in making signals and nailing the flag to the stump of the flagstaff under a heavy fire.
Andrew Brinn, on board of the U. S. S. Mississippi, in the attack on the Port Hudson batteries, night of March 14, 1863; commanded for zeal and courage displayed in the performance of unusual and trying service whilst the vessel was aground and exposed to heavy fire.
Robert T. Clifford, Master-at-Arms, on board of the U. S. S. Monticello; volunteer for duty on four occasions of danger, and was particlarly conspicuous in charging a rebel force near New Topsail Inlet, N. C., August 22, 1863, and in destroying a rebel schooner. Promoted to Acting Master's Mate.
William C. Connor, Boatswain's mate, on board of the U. S. S. Howquah, on the occasion of the destruction of the blockade runner Lynx, off Washington, September 25, 1864, at night. Performed his duty faithfully under the most trying circumstances, standing firmly at his post in the midst of a cross fire from the rebel shore batteries and our own vessels.
John Copper, Quartermaster, of Acting Reaar Admiral Thatcher's staff. During the terrific fire at Mobile, on April 226, 1865, at the risk of being blown to pieces by exploding shells, he advanced through the buring locality, rescued a wounded man from certain death, and bore him on his back to a place of safety. Entitled to wear a bar attached to the ribbon of the medal he had already received at Mobile Bay, August 1, 1864.
The following men also received the Navy Medal of Honor.
1. Thomas Cripps, Quartermaster.
2. Cornelius Cronin, Chief Quartermaster.
3. Samuel W. Davis, Ordinarylandsman.
4. John Dempster, Cockswain.
5. Richard Dennis, Boatswain's mate.
6. William Densmore, Chief Boatswain's mate.
7. John Ditzenback, Quartermaster.
8. John Donnelly, Ordinary Seaman.
9. William Doolin, Coal-heaver.
10. Adam Duncan, Boatswain's mate.
11. James K. L. Duncan, Ordinary Seaman.
12. John H. Ferrell, Pilot.
13. Thomas Flood, Boy.
14. William J. Franks.
15. James R. Garrison, Coal-heaver.
16. Martin Freeman, Pilot.
17. Frank S. Gile, Landsman.
18. Luke M. Griswold, Ordinary Seaman.
19. Bartlett Laffey, U. S. S. Petrel.
20. John Lawson, Landsman.
21. George Wileland, Gunner's mate.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Henry Bedinger, Virginia-Rev. War.
Captain Henry Bedinger, of the Virginia line, entered the service in June, 1775, in Captain Hugh Stephenson's Company of Riflemen, and appointed Sergeant before he left the recruiting rendezvous at Shepherdstown, Virginia. He marched with his company to the siege of Boston, and served till his company was discharged in June, 1776. He was made a Lieutenant July 9, 1776, in Captain Abraham Shepherd's company, in Colonel Hugh Stephenson's regiment of riflemen. In August, 1776, Colonel Stephenson died, and Colonel Moses Rawlings assumed the command of the regiment.
Captain Bedinger, was with his regiment at the defence of Fort Washington, November 16, 1776. He was there captured and detained as a prisoner of war "Four years wanting sixteen days." His service is accredited to the end of the war, and he received a pension in berkeley county, Virginia, under the act of May 15, 1828, as Captain, to which he had been promoted to while a prisoner of war.
The following comes from his pension application.
Henry Bedinger, put in for a pension on June 3, 1828, but died before he received it, his executor Brayton Davenport took over. The application states; Captain Bedinger, was a Captain in the 5th., regiment of the Virginia Line. Bedinger, died on May 14, 1843, Jefferson County Va., His wife was not stated Children were; Nancy Swearingen, Nancy Bedinger and Mrs. Elizabeth Davenport wife of the affiant.
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Henry Bedinger, wife was Rachel Strode, married December 22, 1784. Note other dates are stated for this marriage. From this union there were seven children who were; Betsy died 1790, Sarah died 1792, Eleanor died 1802, Maria died 1825, Elizabeth Bedinger Davenport.
Note in the records state there were two Nancy's, one had a birth date of 1790, the other 1786 and both are showing too have married James Strode Van Swearengen or Swearingen in 1811. These Nancy's need more research.
Captain Bedinger, was with his regiment at the defence of Fort Washington, November 16, 1776. He was there captured and detained as a prisoner of war "Four years wanting sixteen days." His service is accredited to the end of the war, and he received a pension in berkeley county, Virginia, under the act of May 15, 1828, as Captain, to which he had been promoted to while a prisoner of war.
The following comes from his pension application.
Henry Bedinger, put in for a pension on June 3, 1828, but died before he received it, his executor Brayton Davenport took over. The application states; Captain Bedinger, was a Captain in the 5th., regiment of the Virginia Line. Bedinger, died on May 14, 1843, Jefferson County Va., His wife was not stated Children were; Nancy Swearingen, Nancy Bedinger and Mrs. Elizabeth Davenport wife of the affiant.
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Henry Bedinger, wife was Rachel Strode, married December 22, 1784. Note other dates are stated for this marriage. From this union there were seven children who were; Betsy died 1790, Sarah died 1792, Eleanor died 1802, Maria died 1825, Elizabeth Bedinger Davenport.
Note in the records state there were two Nancy's, one had a birth date of 1790, the other 1786 and both are showing too have married James Strode Van Swearengen or Swearingen in 1811. These Nancy's need more research.
New Hampshire Revolutionary Men.
There will not be a lot of information here but what information is here will be inportant to those who are looking into these lines.
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Captain Winborn Adams, Company.
June 2, 1775.
1. John Neal, Age 33, Occupation Carpenter, Entered from Bornstead, County of Strafford.
2. Robert Leathers, Age 40, Occupation Husbandman, Entered from Durham, County of Strafford.
3. David Cops, Age 25, Occupation Turner, Entered from Durham, County of Strafford.
4. Charles Bamford Jr., Occupation Husbandman, Entered from Barrington, County of Strafford.
5. Tobias Leighton, Age 37, Occupation Joiner, Entered from Durham, County of Strafford.
6. Josiah Burnum, Age 23, Occupation Taylor, Entered from Lee, County of Strafford.
7. Enoch Green, Age 19, Occupation Hatter, Entered from Durham, County of Strafford.
8. Nicholas Tuttle, Age 23, Occupation Husbandman, Entered from Middletown, County of Strafford.
9. Joseph Leighton, Age 23, Occupation Husbandman, Entered from Newington, County of Rockingham.
10. Amos Fernald, Age 24, Occupation Cordwainer, Entered from Lee, County of Strafford.
Captain Winthrop Rowe's Company.
June 3, 1775.
1. Richard Weare, Sergeant, Age 23, Occupation Cabinet Maker, Entered from Hampton Falls, County of Rockingham.
2. Caleb Shaw Jr., Age 20, Occupation Taylor, Entered from Kensinton, County of Rockingham.
3. Joseph Shaw, Age 22, Occupation Husbandman, Entered fron Kensington, County of Rockingham.
4. Martin Prescott, Age 36, Occupation Cordwainer, Entered from Kensington, County of Rockingham.
5. Joseph Fogg, Age 22, Occupation Clerk, Entered from Kensington, County of Rockingham.
6. Noah Robbinson, Age 19, Occupation Blacksmith, Entered from Exeter, County of Rockingham.
7. Eliphaler Lord, Age 20, Occupation Hatter, Entered from Exeter, County of Rockingham.
8. Asa Ireland, Age 22, Occupation Sadler, Entered from Exeter, County of Rockingham.
9. James Beel, Age 21, Occupation Cordwainer, Entered from Exeter, County of Rockingham.
10. Eleazer Gove, Age 44, Occupation Fisherman, Entered from Seabrook, County of Rockingham.
Captain Philip Tilton's Company.
June 12, 1775.
1. David Tilton, Age 30, Occupation Miller, Entered from Sandown, County of Rockingham.
2. Ebenezer Tucker, Age 25, Occupation Husbandman, Entered fron Sandown, County of Rockingham.
3. Trueworthy Palmer, Age 26, Occupation Taylor, Entered from Kingstown, County of Rockingham.
4. Jacob Blaizdel, Age 21, Occupation Blacksmith, Entered from Newtown, County of Rockingham.
5. Thomas Beal, Age 30, Occupation Blacksmith.Entered from Kingstown, County of Rockingham
6. Moses Huntoon, Age 20, Occupation Husbandman, Entered from Kingstown, County of Rockingham.
7. Jeremiah Been, Age 21, Occupation Cordwainer, Entered from Kingstown, County of Rockingham.
8. Mark Purmot, Age 20, Occupation Joiner, Entered from Kingstown, County of Rockingham.
9. James Nichols, Age 38, Occupation Blacksmith, Entered from Brkntwood, or Brintwood, County of Rockingham.
10. John Sweat, Age 22, Occupation Joiner, Entered from Kingstown, County of Rockingham.
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Captain Winborn Adams, Company.
June 2, 1775.
1. John Neal, Age 33, Occupation Carpenter, Entered from Bornstead, County of Strafford.
2. Robert Leathers, Age 40, Occupation Husbandman, Entered from Durham, County of Strafford.
3. David Cops, Age 25, Occupation Turner, Entered from Durham, County of Strafford.
4. Charles Bamford Jr., Occupation Husbandman, Entered from Barrington, County of Strafford.
5. Tobias Leighton, Age 37, Occupation Joiner, Entered from Durham, County of Strafford.
6. Josiah Burnum, Age 23, Occupation Taylor, Entered from Lee, County of Strafford.
7. Enoch Green, Age 19, Occupation Hatter, Entered from Durham, County of Strafford.
8. Nicholas Tuttle, Age 23, Occupation Husbandman, Entered from Middletown, County of Strafford.
9. Joseph Leighton, Age 23, Occupation Husbandman, Entered from Newington, County of Rockingham.
10. Amos Fernald, Age 24, Occupation Cordwainer, Entered from Lee, County of Strafford.
Captain Winthrop Rowe's Company.
June 3, 1775.
1. Richard Weare, Sergeant, Age 23, Occupation Cabinet Maker, Entered from Hampton Falls, County of Rockingham.
2. Caleb Shaw Jr., Age 20, Occupation Taylor, Entered from Kensinton, County of Rockingham.
3. Joseph Shaw, Age 22, Occupation Husbandman, Entered fron Kensington, County of Rockingham.
4. Martin Prescott, Age 36, Occupation Cordwainer, Entered from Kensington, County of Rockingham.
5. Joseph Fogg, Age 22, Occupation Clerk, Entered from Kensington, County of Rockingham.
6. Noah Robbinson, Age 19, Occupation Blacksmith, Entered from Exeter, County of Rockingham.
7. Eliphaler Lord, Age 20, Occupation Hatter, Entered from Exeter, County of Rockingham.
8. Asa Ireland, Age 22, Occupation Sadler, Entered from Exeter, County of Rockingham.
9. James Beel, Age 21, Occupation Cordwainer, Entered from Exeter, County of Rockingham.
10. Eleazer Gove, Age 44, Occupation Fisherman, Entered from Seabrook, County of Rockingham.
Captain Philip Tilton's Company.
June 12, 1775.
1. David Tilton, Age 30, Occupation Miller, Entered from Sandown, County of Rockingham.
2. Ebenezer Tucker, Age 25, Occupation Husbandman, Entered fron Sandown, County of Rockingham.
3. Trueworthy Palmer, Age 26, Occupation Taylor, Entered from Kingstown, County of Rockingham.
4. Jacob Blaizdel, Age 21, Occupation Blacksmith, Entered from Newtown, County of Rockingham.
5. Thomas Beal, Age 30, Occupation Blacksmith.Entered from Kingstown, County of Rockingham
6. Moses Huntoon, Age 20, Occupation Husbandman, Entered from Kingstown, County of Rockingham.
7. Jeremiah Been, Age 21, Occupation Cordwainer, Entered from Kingstown, County of Rockingham.
8. Mark Purmot, Age 20, Occupation Joiner, Entered from Kingstown, County of Rockingham.
9. James Nichols, Age 38, Occupation Blacksmith, Entered from Brkntwood, or Brintwood, County of Rockingham.
10. John Sweat, Age 22, Occupation Joiner, Entered from Kingstown, County of Rockingham.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Colonel John B. Wyman.
Colonel John B. Wyman was killed at Chickasaw Bayou, December 28, 1862. He had been surveying the field of operations on the rebel side, with field-glass, and had already been fired at several times by reble sharp-shooter's, but disregarding the danger, he seemed to think and in fact is said to have remarked, that the bullet was not made that could hit him; and so he was shot and received his death wound.
Captain Demont thus relates the incident; "Being the only officer near him when he was shot, I can testify that no soldier ever received his death wound with more sublime courage. When I searched for the wound, I found the bullet had passed through his shirt in front of his shoulders, and remarked; This wound can not be dangerous Colonel, but with that pleasent smile so characteristic of him . He said, "Oh: yes Harry, it is all over; this side is nearly paralyzed already." He never complained, the same pleasent smile spread over his features when any member of his regiment approached."
His remains were taken back to his home at Amboy. His burial was at Prairie Repose Cemetery. He was later removed and interred in Rose Hill Cemetery in Chicago.
Friday, April 20, 2012
John C. Hardy, Michigan.
John C. Hardy, Second Michigan Infantry, Company D.
"The Hero of Petersburh Virginia, at Fort Steadman, March 25, 1865."
He enlisted April 20, 1861, at the age of nineteen. Promoted to Color Guards March 18, 1862, the color corproal, where he did valiant service, defending the colors. Was promoted sergeant and returned to his company and advanced step by step to the rank of captain.
Colonel March says: "The company can never pay to him, and to such as he, the debt it justly owes. In times of danger that made the fearless quail, Captain Hardy seemed never to thank of himself, but of a soldier's duty. I promoted him, because of his intrepid volor. To his clear perception and quick comprechension, a half defeat was turned into stimulating victory on the 25th, of March, 1865. His intelligence, courge, quick action on that desperate night attack of the enemy under General Gorden, stamped him a worthy successor, of the patriots of Lexington, Bunker Hill, Vally Forge and Yorktow.
Colonel Benjamin J. Sweet.
Birth: Apr. 24, 1832.
Death: Jan. 1, 1874.
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Served in the Civil War first as Lieutenant Colonel of the 6th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry (which was part of the famed Iron Brigade), then as Colonel and commander of the 21st Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, which he helped raise. At the October 8, 1862 Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, he rose from an ambulance, sick from malaria, and led his unit until he was severely wounded. Upon his recovery he was made Colonel and commander of the 8th Veterans Reserve Corps, and was appointed as commander of the Camp Douglas Military Prison in Chicago, Illinois. While commander, he oversaw the internment of over 10,000 Confederate prisoners. His tenure in command was marked by a zealous enaction of punative measures endorsed by higher Union authorities. His measures resulted in the deaths of over 5,000 rebel prisoners. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on December 20, 1864. After the war he served as Deputy United States Commissioner of Internal Revenue from 1872 to until his death in Washington DC in 1874.
Burial: Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County
Illinois.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Five Faces Of First Illinois Light Artillery Battery.
These men are of Taylor's Battery.
If your looking for a ancestor or name of interest I have most of the pictures of this battery. You can have a copy on request.
Top Left.
Name BOYD, THOMAS
Rank PVT
Company B
Unit 1 IL US L ART
Residence CHICAGO, COOK CO, IL
Age 25
Height 5' 6 1/2
Hair BROWN
Eyes GRAY
Complexion LIGHT
Occupation BOOK KEEPER
Nativity ENGLAND
Joined When JUL 16, 1861
Joined Where BIRDS POINT, MO
Joined By Whom CPT TAYLOR
Period 3 YRS
Muster In JUL 16, 1861
Muster In Where CAIRO, IL
Muster Out JUL 23, 1864
Muster Out Where SPRINGFIELD, IL
Muster Out By Whom LT HARDING
Top Right.
Name DUTCH, JAMES B
Rank PVT
Company B
Unit 1 IL US L ART
Residence CHICAGO, COOK CO, IL
Age 23
Height 5' 8
Hair BLACK
Eyes HAZEL
Complexion DARK
Marital Status
Occupation MARINER
Nativity NY
Joined When AUG 5, 1862
Joined Where
Joined By Whom
Period 3 YRS
Remarks ASSIGNED TO NEW BATTERY A
New Company A.
Remarks SERGEANT PROMOTED 2LT
New Company A.
Name DUTCH, JAMES B
Rank JR 2LT
Company A
Unit 1 IL US L ART (NEW)
Age 23
Joined When SEP 21, 1864
Joined Where EAST POINT, GA
Joined By Whom GOV YATES
Period 3 YRS
Muster In SEP 21, 1864
Muster In Where EAST POINT, GA
Muster In By Whom
Muster Out JUL 10, 1865
Muster Out Where CHICAGO, IL
Muster Out By Whom CPT HILL
Center.
Name EASSOM or Easson, JAMES B
Rank CPL
Company B
Unit 1 IL US L ART
Residence CHICAGO, COOK CO, IL
Age 22
Height 5' 8
Hair DARK
Eyes BLUE
Complexion DARK
Marital Status
Occupation CLERK
Nativity SCOTLAND
Joined When JUL 16, 1861
Joined Where BIRDS POINT, MO
Joined By Whom CPT TAYLOR
Period 3 YRS
Muster In JUL 16, 1861
Muster In Where CAIRO, IL
Muster Out JUL 23, 1864
Muster Out Where SPRINGFIELD, IL
Muster Out By Whom LT HARDING
Remarks MUSTERED OUT AS SERGEANT
Bottom Left.
Name POWELL, JOHN W
Rank PVT
Company B
Unit 1 IL US L ARt
Residence CHICAGO, COOK CO, IL
Age 23
Height 5' 9 3/4
Hair BLACK
Eyes DARK
Complexion DARK
Marital Status
Occupation CLERK
Nativity MA
Joined When AUG 22, 1861
Period 3 YRS
Remarks ASSIGNED TO NEW BATTERY A
New Company A.
DISCHARGED AUG 21, 1864.
Bottom Right.
Name ADAIR, HENRY L
Rank PVT
Company B
Unit 1 IL US L ART
Residence QUINCY, ADAMS CO, IL
Age 22
Height 5' 11
Hair DARK
Eyes BROWN
Complexion DARK
Marital Status
Occupation CARPENTER
Nativity MO
Service Record
Joined When SEP 6, 1861
Period 3 YRS
Remarks DISCHARGED MAR 1, 1863 FOR DISABILITY
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Name BOYD, THOMAS
Rank PVT
Company B
Unit 1 IL US L ART
Residence CHICAGO, COOK CO, IL
Age 25
Height 5' 6 1/2
Hair BROWN
Eyes GRAY
Complexion LIGHT
Occupation BOOK KEEPER
Nativity ENGLAND
Joined When JUL 16, 1861
Joined Where BIRDS POINT, MO
Joined By Whom CPT TAYLOR
Period 3 YRS
Muster In JUL 16, 1861
Muster In Where CAIRO, IL
Muster Out JUL 23, 1864
Muster Out Where SPRINGFIELD, IL
Muster Out By Whom LT HARDING
Top Right.
Name DUTCH, JAMES B
Rank PVT
Company B
Unit 1 IL US L ART
Residence CHICAGO, COOK CO, IL
Age 23
Height 5' 8
Hair BLACK
Eyes HAZEL
Complexion DARK
Marital Status
Occupation MARINER
Nativity NY
Joined When AUG 5, 1862
Joined Where
Joined By Whom
Period 3 YRS
Remarks ASSIGNED TO NEW BATTERY A
New Company A.
Remarks SERGEANT PROMOTED 2LT
New Company A.
Name DUTCH, JAMES B
Rank JR 2LT
Company A
Unit 1 IL US L ART (NEW)
Age 23
Joined When SEP 21, 1864
Joined Where EAST POINT, GA
Joined By Whom GOV YATES
Period 3 YRS
Muster In SEP 21, 1864
Muster In Where EAST POINT, GA
Muster In By Whom
Muster Out JUL 10, 1865
Muster Out Where CHICAGO, IL
Muster Out By Whom CPT HILL
Center.
Name EASSOM or Easson, JAMES B
Rank CPL
Company B
Unit 1 IL US L ART
Residence CHICAGO, COOK CO, IL
Age 22
Height 5' 8
Hair DARK
Eyes BLUE
Complexion DARK
Marital Status
Occupation CLERK
Nativity SCOTLAND
Joined When JUL 16, 1861
Joined Where BIRDS POINT, MO
Joined By Whom CPT TAYLOR
Period 3 YRS
Muster In JUL 16, 1861
Muster In Where CAIRO, IL
Muster Out JUL 23, 1864
Muster Out Where SPRINGFIELD, IL
Muster Out By Whom LT HARDING
Remarks MUSTERED OUT AS SERGEANT
Bottom Left.
Name POWELL, JOHN W
Rank PVT
Company B
Unit 1 IL US L ARt
Residence CHICAGO, COOK CO, IL
Age 23
Height 5' 9 3/4
Hair BLACK
Eyes DARK
Complexion DARK
Marital Status
Occupation CLERK
Nativity MA
Joined When AUG 22, 1861
Period 3 YRS
Remarks ASSIGNED TO NEW BATTERY A
New Company A.
DISCHARGED AUG 21, 1864.
Bottom Right.
Name ADAIR, HENRY L
Rank PVT
Company B
Unit 1 IL US L ART
Residence QUINCY, ADAMS CO, IL
Age 22
Height 5' 11
Hair DARK
Eyes BROWN
Complexion DARK
Marital Status
Occupation CARPENTER
Nativity MO
Service Record
Joined When SEP 6, 1861
Period 3 YRS
Remarks DISCHARGED MAR 1, 1863 FOR DISABILITY
Sunday, April 15, 2012
George A. "Bud" Frazer.
On April 12, 1894, Frazer shot Miller in the right arm in front of a Pecos hotel. Miller returned fire, but succeeded only in wounding an innocent bystander. Frazer then shot Miller repeatedly in the chest and left him for dead. Miller, however, survived. In November 1894, Frazer lost his bid for reelection and left Texas to operate a stable in New Mexico. Returning to Pecos on December 26, 1894 to complete his move, Frazerencountered Miller for the second time, and shot him in the arm and leg. This time Frazer was arrested for attempted murder and jailed. He was acquitted in May 1896. He completed the move to New Mexico, but on September 14, 1896, returned to Toyah, Texas, to visit his mother and sister, where he once again encountered Miller. This time, Miller shot first, killing Frazer with a shotgun blast to the face.
Charles Knower, Missouri.
Charles Knower.Birth: 1838.
Death: Oct. 8, 1878.
Wife: Mary Leslie.
Note. Her tomb stone reads Mary Leslie, however there are other records that state her name could have been; Mary Scott Leslie Knower or Mary Scott Scott Knower.Burial: Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri.
Charles Knowner, Asst. Surgeon Engineers, Enlisted October 1, 1861, at St. Louis Missouri. He was a graduate of Maryland University School of Medicince, Discharged October 31, 1864; settled in St. Louis Missouri. In the surical instrument business, died about 1878.
The following was taken from the regimental history.
Several wounded men were taken to Dr. Knower, and cared for. There was one whose head appeared so much mashed, and who seemed so very dead that the Doctor thought he would eat his supper before attending him; but when the Doctor came back, the man was groaning feebly, showing that there was at least a little life left in him. Some water was heated and the Doctor carefully washed off brains and blood, washing from the neck upwards very carefully, and no wound, untill at the top of the man's head was reached and found to be perfectlly sound; it was the brains and blood of the man's horse that had been dashed into his face by a cannon shot, and the only hurt was a bruise on his shoulder caused by the fall with the horse.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
John W. Huffman
His father and two brothers were in the military service in the war of the rebellion, the father dying in Andersonville prison, and one brother falling at Fredericksburg. Lieutenant Huffman was mustered out with his regiment on June 20, 1865.
He was married to Miss Martha Shackelford, October 29, 1865, three children, two sons and a daughter, blessed their union, all of whom survive. His wife Martha, was the daughter of Erastus Shackelford, who was born in Brown County, Ohio, March 6, 1815; was married to Miss Mary Stewart, September 1, 1836, which union was blessed by eight children, four sons and four daughters, all living. Enlisted in Company F., Sixty-Eighth Indiana Volunteers Infantry, at the age of Forty-Seven years. Returning home at his discharge. He removed to Boncturant, Polk County, Iowa, where he ied November 15, 1894, at the ripe old age. His wife preceded him to the life beyond the grave.
Lieutenant Huffman, removed to Polk County, Iowa, in 1870, where he engaged in Agricultural pursuits, his favorite occupation. His farm was highly improved, its fertile acres, handsome shrubbery , and stately groves making it one of the finest in the state. An ideal home for the gallant soldier and patriot, and his charming wife and loving children. On the 27th, day of May, 1897, surrounded by his devoted family, he crossed the "Silent River." Was laid to rest in Santiago Cemetery on decoration day.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Joseph W. Garrison, Indiana.
Joseph W. Garrison, was born January 18, 1838, and died on December 31, 1908, served three years in Company H., Thirty-Seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Battles: Stone's River, Murfreesboao, Chickamauga, Peachtree Creek, Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain, and Picket Hill. He was also engaged in the Atlanta campanign and in many minor engagements. Becoming sick in the latter part of the war, he was assigned to the commissary Department and was connected till he was mustered out of service.On February 16, 1865 he married Martha E. Tanner.
Civil War.
Record Series: Military Records
Collection: Civil War
County: StatewideReferencenumber: CIV067273
Accession Number: 1938001
Party: Name: Joseph W. Garrison
Age: 23
Date Enrolled: 1861/09/18
Where Enrolled: Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Regiment: 37
Company: H
Discharge Date: Notes: Transferred of Veterans Reserve Corps January 15, 1864.
Joseph W. Garrison.
Birth: Jan. 19, 1838.
Death: Dec. 31, 1908, Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana.
Son of David and Mary (Fugit) Garrison.
Father: David Garrison (1801 - 1872.)
Mother: Mary H. Fugit Garrison (1804 - 1885.)
Wife: Martha Ellen Tanner Garrison (1840 - 1923.)
Children: Zana M. Garrison (1872 - 1878.)
Note. It seems they had another daughter, Minnie Melissa Garrison, married Edgar Tipton Roszell, on December 6, 1905.
Burial: South Park Cemetery, Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
John Powers, Arkansas.
John Powers, was doubtles the most popular sheriff the county ever had. He was serving his twelfth year in that capacity when he was fatally wounded on the night of February 5, 1902, in a battle with bank robbers. He was sleeping in an apartment above the bank of Clarksville, when a wakened by the explosion of the vault in the bank below. He hastened down stairs and encounnter four desperadoes. He engaged them in a rapid firing encounted of severalminutes, before the fatal shot entered his breast, within an hour he was dead.
One of the robbers, whose name was alleged to have been John Dunn, was also severly wounded, but was able to get a way. It was because of this wound that he was found later in a hospital in Wichita Kansas. However he escaped from the hospital. "Smiling Joe," Clark who proved to be a hireling of the leaders, was sent to the penitentiary for life, from which place he absconded a few months later.
The other two who give their names as Fred Underwood and George Durham, were finlly hanged from a hidden scaffod in the Johnson county, court yard on June 19, 1905.
John Powers.
Birth: Dec. 25, 1863.
Death: Feb. 4, 1902.
Mother: Sarah Ann Powers (1828 - 1912)
Burial: Oakland Memorial Cemetery, Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas.
One of the robbers, whose name was alleged to have been John Dunn, was also severly wounded, but was able to get a way. It was because of this wound that he was found later in a hospital in Wichita Kansas. However he escaped from the hospital. "Smiling Joe," Clark who proved to be a hireling of the leaders, was sent to the penitentiary for life, from which place he absconded a few months later.
The other two who give their names as Fred Underwood and George Durham, were finlly hanged from a hidden scaffod in the Johnson county, court yard on June 19, 1905.
John Powers.
Birth: Dec. 25, 1863.
Death: Feb. 4, 1902.
Mother: Sarah Ann Powers (1828 - 1912)
Burial: Oakland Memorial Cemetery, Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas.
Johnson County Arkansas, Civil War.
Johnson County Arkansas.
Battle of Oak Hill on Wilson's Creek.
On August 10, 1861, the first battle of consequence west of the Mississippi river, was fought. The conflict doubtless brought more casulties to the population of Johnson County then any other battle during the four year turmoil. The six hours through which the fighting was in progress spread a terrible depression and anxiety over all the county while loved ones awaited authentic reports from the battle field which, when received caused great sorrow among the people. Some who were killed outright and wounded were;
Joel Towel.
Robert James.
Joel Smith.
Thomas King.
Vincent Blackard.
Lew Slate.
Thomas Spears
Those Wounded.
J. N. Brown.
Robert Manley.
J. E. Cravens
John Harn.
Alee Rose.
Hall McConnell.
Abe Lensey.
John Grace.
J. L. Farmer.
Jap Newton.
John Morgan.
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