Ziba McAllister.

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Ziba NcAllister, was born at Waitsfield, Vt., August 27, 1841. Enlisted into the United States service August, 1862 at Waitsfield, Vt., and assisted the authorities of the town in raising their quota of nine months' men; were organized on the 25th day of August, 1862, served as private during the entire service with the company. When the regiment was at  Brattleboro for muster into the service, he was detained at regimental head quarters to serve as the orderly for Colonel Randall and was kept there during his entire service with the regiment.

He went with the regiment to Washington, D. C, to Camp Vermont in Virginia, thence Fairfax Court House to Wolf Run Shoals and to Gtettysburg, Pa. On the morning of the second days' fight he was ordered to take Jim (Francis V. Randall. Jr.) and the two extra horses and go to the rear and stay there until he was sent for, the Colonel then said, "Ziba, if anything happens to me you see that Jim gets home all right, for this is going to be a hot fight and I do not know what will happen." So in obedience to orders he went to the rear, back I think on the Baltimore Pike near a large red barn that was being used for a field hospital. There they remained during that day and night. On the morning of the third day, being anxious to hear from the regiment he left Jim there near the hospital with orders not to leave until he returned.

Then he started in pursuit of the regiment and fortunately found them lying at the left of the cemetery, lying closed column by division and flat on the ground. The shells from the enemy's guns were dropping in there pretty fast, about this time Private Stoddard discovered his approach and raising himself so that he could be seen, shouted, "No dodging there, Mac." The colonel came to him, made some inquiries, told him to send Asst. Surgeon Crandall (who was near by at the time) to the regiment, then go back and find Jim and to stay there until after the battle. On the morning after the Battle they Joined the regiment and were finally discharged with the regiment at Brattleboro, Vt. In November, 1863. he again enlisted, this time in Co. C. 1st Regt.. Vt. Cavalry, Joined the regiment at Stevensburgh. Va.. in January, 1864.

Did picket duty on the Rapidan River, was with Gen. Kilpatrick on his famous raid to Richmond in February. Went with Sheridan across the rivers when the army moved for the Wilderness. Was with Sheridan when he with his cavalry passed around Lee's right and appeared In their rear at Beaver Dam station. Was with Gen. Wilson in his famous raid around Petersburg. Went with Sheridan into the Shenandoah Valley; was at the battle of Winchester and all subsequent inoveinents of his until Oct. 7, when he waa finally disabled by a pistol shot in the left side fracturing three ribs from which he did not recover in season to do further service at the front. Was in the hospital at Wilmington, Del., at Brattleboro and Montpelier, Vt., and was finally discharged from the service with the regiment at Burlington, Vt.. in .luly, I860.

He was in the West for three years after which he leturned to Waitsfield where lie has since resided.  He was married to Betsey A. Jones of Waitsfield. December 7, 1870, had one son, Harry, who died December u, 1895. He was constable of the town from 1880 to 1885; served on the school board; was assistant door l^eeper of the Vermont Senate Session, 1882; was commissioned postmaster at Waitsfield November 29, 1SS9, and he is still at the work. He was associated with the Good Templars of the state for twenty five years and served as Grand Marshall of the Grand Lodge for two terms; is a Mason and a Knight Teniplar: has been a niembei- of Ainsworth Post No. :'6. G. A. R. since its organization in 1871.

John F. P. Robie

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John F. P. Robie, featured wearing his uniform and carrying a snare drum, was only thirteen years old when he joined a New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, and he was not alone. He was one of more than 1,500 boys under the age of fourteen to go to war! In addition to helping soldiers march in rhythm, drummer boys like Robie used various drum calls to send messages and signals to the troops. Some were wounded in the course of these duties.

John F. P. robie, was born in 1848, his residence in 1860, was Hillsborough N. H.  He was in the eighth New Hampshire Infantry company F., of the Drum Corps.

The following was taken from the Regimental history of the eighth New Hanpshire Infantry.

John F. P. Robie, of the drum corps, who, of course, were there and assisted in taking charge of and burying the dead, agree in saying that the line was at the crest of  the hill in rear of the lone chimney, about the distance which Durgin has set it, viz., twenty rods, whereas the bodies are shown in the picture as being brought only to the large trees in advance of the chimney, and groups of Union soldiers are there seen.

Speaking of the drum corps, perhaps it is well to say that, at the above time and place, in discussing in regard to who was the youngest enlisted in the regiment, opinion was divided between J. F. Robie and Thomas J. Fitzgerald, both being in years, thirteen and a fraction.

Edwin V. Parker, New Hampshire.

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Edwin V. Parker, was born in 1844, although other records say 1845.  He died in 1925.  He was buried in Hanover Center Cemetery, Hanover, Grafton County New Hampshire.  In 1870, he was 26, years old, his wife Etta R. R. Parker was 21, years old.  In 1920 it is shown that they had one child Winnie V. Parker, she was 44, years.

Civil War.

Edwin V. Parker, Company C., born Canada, Age 18, Residence Lebanon.  Enlisted October 21, 1861, Mustered in November 15, 1861, as a private, transfrred to company E., January 1, 1862.  Reenlisted and mustered in February 29, 1864, cred., Hanover.  Appointed musician, Mustered out July 20, 1865, P. O. address Strafford, Vermont.

GILLMORE MEDALS, 7th., New Hampshire Infantry.

GILLMORE MEDALS.

On the 28th of October, 1863, General Gillmore, full of gratitued to the rank and file of the regiments which had taken so prominent a part in the siege of Morris Island, issued General Order No. 94, Headquarters Department of the South, providing for department medals of honor tor gallant and meritorious conduct during the operations before Charleston, to not over three per cent of the aggregate strength of the various regiments, companies, and detachments that have been in action or on duty in the batteries or trenches. Candidates for these honors were to be nominated by the company officers, and sent through the usual military channels.

The following named men of the Seventh New Hampshire were recommended for Gillmore medals by a board of officers appointed in orders of November 25, 1863, from Headquarters U. S. Forces, Morris Island, S. C, under the provisions of General Order No. 94, Headquarters  Department of the South :

Sergt. Brainard Cummings, Company A : Sergt. George F. Corson, and Private Michael Cahill, Company B: Privates Zenas P. Alden and Robert Miller, Company C : Privates George Parker and Clinton P. Wells, Company D ; Privates Henry Kimball and Robert A. Brown, Company E; Corp. Martin V. B. Perkins and Private Samuel P. Sargent, Company F ; Private Franklin W. Randall, Company G; Privates Stephen H. Price and Otis A. Merrill, Company H ; Corp. George Weaver and
Private John II. Smith, Company I : Sergt. Alonzo G. Dudley and Private George Rainey, Company K.

No record of the dates of the issue of the medals recommended by this board of officers can be found in the records of the War Department.

These medals were called '' Gillmore Medals," and were of broiize, and bear on one side a representation in relief of Fort Sumter in ruins, and upon the other a facsimile of the general's autograph, while upon the bar above the medal, to which the medal is attached, appears the name, rank, compan3% and regiment, of the soldier receiving the same. A certificate was also issued with
each medal. Those awarded to the men of the Seventh were not all issued and presented while our regiment was on Morris Island, some of them being received by the men during the summer of 1864.

Though all regiments participating in the siege were invited by General Gillmore to send in the names of deserving soldiers, a few regiments declined the otfered honor on the basis that every man of the regiment had been " gallant and meritorious."' However this may be, the recipients of those medals may proudly"wear them, for they were faithfully earned.

George W. Grant, Maine.

First Lieutenant GEORGE W. GRANT.

Maine Heavy Artillery, Co. C.

We called him " Cumberland," for he had been in the Navy and went down in that ship, fighting till she sank. Brave, hardy hero. He received a fatal wound leading his men to victory at Spottsylvania,May19, 1864.

George W. Grant, 2nd., Lieutenant, Age 23, Residence Ellsworth, Single, Promoted First Lieutenant, March 19, 1864.  Died May 27 or 28, 1864, fron wounds he received May 19, 1864.

Henry H. Walker.

Private Henry H. Walker.
The youngest soldier to do continuous service with the 101st Regiment from the time ii lefl the State until ii returned and received its final discharge at Harrisburg July 13, 1865, was Private Henry H. Walker of Company E. He enlisted September 23, 1861, and was mustered into the service Jan. 21, 1862, Although a mere stripling, born January 6, 1848, making his age at time of enlistment 13 years,
6 months, and 15 days, he carried a musket from the starl and participated with his company in all the marches, reconnoissances, and battles in which the Regiment was engaged.

Private Walkei reenlisted as a Veteran Jan. 1, 1864, bul did not succeed in getting the promised furlough which was one of the provisions of reenlistment until six months aftei his first term of three years had expired, he was captured with the Regiment at Plymouth April 20, 1864, and was confined in Southern prisons fot nearly a year, When the Regiment was mustered out at New Bern, N.C, June 25, 1865, he was then absent on furlough, but returned to Harrisburg in time to receive his final discharge with the regiment of the comand on July 13, 1865.

Walker, aftei a year's service, was an ideal soldier, faithfully and cheerfully performing ever duty that fell to him, alway: ready to volunteer to go on any expedition that gave promise of coming in contact with the enemy.

After the war lie was fot many years a building contractor in Allegheny, Pa., in copartnership with his father and brother, Although coming throug' the Civil Wat unscathed, aftei many narrow escapes, he was accidentally killed on the Allegheny Valley R, R. near Allegheny Junction, September 29, 1900,

His brother, Alderman J D. Walker of Pittsburgh, was a member of Knapps' Pa., Battery, and was also President of Andersonville Monument Commission.

George W. Bowers & George L. Brown.

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Some short notes on George W. Bowers.

Company I.

George W. Bowers, Capt.; must, into serv. Jan. 3, '62; capt. at Plymouth, N. C, Apr. 20, 1864, escaped November 3, 1864 ; must out with Co. Jan. 2, 1865, exp. of term.
We surrendered about 11 o'clock a. m. on the 20th of April, and the next day were matched, as prisoners of war, to Tarboro, and thence taken by rail to Andersonville, Georgia. The enlisted men were imprisoned here, and the officers sent to Macon, Ga. Captains Bowers and Dawson, and Lieuts Conley, Helm and Davidson, made their escape, but the regiment remained in prison until the spring of 1865, at which lime over half the number bad died.

Capt. George W. Bowers escaped from Columbia, S. C, and after traveling and hiding for 42 days, succeeded in reaching the Federal lines near Bell Plain, Tenn.

Company I.

George L. Brown, 1st Lieut.; must, into serv. Jan. 3, '62; wounded and capt. at Plymouth, N. C, Apr. 20, '64; must, out with Co. Mch. 11, to date Jan. 2, '65; exp. of term.

Lieutenant George L. Brown.

At the age of 23 George L. Brown enlisted as a private in Co. I.. 101st Regiment, on the 14th day of September, 1861. He was promoted to second lieutenant of his company Jan. 1, 1862, and on March 1, 1863, he was commissioned first lieutenant. To write a history of the activities of Lieutenant Brown
while in the service of Uncle Sam, is but to recapitulate the Regimental narrative, for he participated in every battle, skirmish and reconnoissance in which the Regiment was engaged, from the time it cast its fortunes with the Army of  the Potomac, until it was finally compelled to lower its colors in the presence of  an overwhelming force of the enemy. But even then, Lieut. Brown was saved the mortification of surrendering to the victorious foe in a normal condition. In the fmal charge made by the enemy and before he became a prisoner of war he bad been made hors dr combat by a severe wound in the left arm and breast.

After the capitulation of the garrison at Plymouth, on April 20. [864, Lieut. Brown, owing to his severe wounds, was kept a prisoner at Plymouth until he was abK' to travel. After leaving Plymouth he was confined at Weldon, N. C. ; Macon, Ga.; in jail yard at Charleston, S. C, and for a time in the Old Marine Hospital at Charleston, where he and bis fellow prisoners were under the tire of the Federal batteries. From Charleston he was moved to Columbia, S. C, from where he escaped, and after eluding the enemy until he bad reached east Tennessee, he bad to undergo the chagrin of surrendering to blood-hounds, lie was then confined in the jail at Columbia, and while there, was placed in irons, bucked and gagged, for the simple offense of communicating with a fellow prisoner of war, Maj. Teller, who was held as a hostage. From Columbia he was moved to Charlotte, N. C. thence to Raleigh, and finally Goldsboro. During his imprisonment he escaped four times, but was recaptured before he succeeded in
reaching the federal lines; however, he was only captured once by the blood-hounds, I le was paroled for exchange, Feb. 27, 1865. and owing to the depleted ranks of the Regiment, the near termination of the war, which was then known to be practically at an end. and the fact that he was under parole, he
was mustered out of the service at Washington, D. C, March 15, 1865,

Lieut. Brown was born at Milton, l'enna.. December 6, 1838. Patriotic blood flows in bis veins, his paternal grandfather having served in the war of 1S12. At the outbreak of the Civil War he was engaged in business as a merchant, but he did not rest until be was freed from it, and in the service of his country.

In January. 1863, when Wessells brigade was encamped at New Bern, N. C. it was rumored that the Regiment was to go to Charleston, S. C. Among a batch of papers, sent to the writer, by Lieut, Brown, some of which have been used in the Regimental narrative, one verbatim, the writer found a letter written by Lieut. Brown to his father. This letter explains how these papers came to be preserved, even when everything, pertaining to the Regiment and with it, was lost twice in battle. But it does more than this; it gives an insight into the character of the writer, and will recall to the mind of the comrades an event in the history of the Regiment that most of them had forgotton. The letter is as follows:

Head Quarters Co. I, 101st P. V., Encamped 2 miles from New Bern. N. C, Jan. 16, 1863.

Dear Father : Enclosed you will find copies of papers which I wish you to keep for me. I am well and expect to join this grand expedition of forty days' length. I presume it is to Charleston ; but I dare not say where.  Remember me to all. I will win a bar on my shoulders this expedition or I will quit. Write me soon and direct to Co. I, 101st P. V., Wessell's Division, Hunt's Brigade, Washington, D. C. Your Son, GEORGE.

Nine Faces Of The Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry.

Jacob H. Wagner, 2nd., Bugler, recrnit, Mustered in February 1, 1864, Mustered out with company August 23, 1864, Macon Ga. Residence Watsontown, Northumberland County, Pa.

Left-Lyman Sperry, Sergeant, Veteran, Promoted to Corporal May 1, 1862; to Sergeant March 1, 1864.  Re-enlisted as a veterar at Huntsvill Ala., December 1863.  Mustered out with company Macon, Ga.  Residence Chicago Ill. 

Right-George Reese, Private, recuate, Mustered in February 25, 1864.  Mustered out with company Macon, Ga., August 23, 1865.  Residence St. Clair, Schuylkill, County Pa.

Left-Samuel Wagner, Private, Recruit, Mustered in February 4, 1864.  Mustered out with company Macon Ga., August 23, 1865.  Residence Port Carbon, Schuylkill County Pa.

Right-Thomas G. Allan, Private, recruit, Private Co. C., 27th., regiment "Emergency," P. V. I., from June 22, to August 1, 1863.  Mustered in Co. I., 7th., Pa. Vol. Cavalry, February 28, 1864, Promoted to Corporal January 22, 1865.  Mustered out with company, Macon, Ga.,August 23, 1865.  Member of Gowen Post, No. 23, G. A. R.  Residence Pottsville, Schuylkill County Pa.  Died at Mt. Grove, near Hazleton, Wednesday, October 28, 1903.  Buried at Charles Babber Cemetery, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pa., October 31, 1903.

Left to right

Richard Fotheringile, Sergeant, Veteran, Mustered in October 22, 1861, Promoted to Corporal.  Reenlisted as a veteran, November 1863.  Promoted to Sergeant February 15, 1864.  Mustered out wilt copompany Macon Ga., August 23, 1865.  Became totally bline in an accident in the mines.  Died (?), 1885, at Donaldson.  Buried at Trement, Schulkill County, Pa.

John Coughlin, Private, Veteran, Mustered in November 7, 1861.  Reenlisted as a veteran November 1863.  Mustered out with company Macon Ga., August 23, 1865.  Died March 15, 1892, at Gillberton, Schuylkill County, Pa.

William Smith, Private, recruit.  ( Assomed name,) Mustered in September 22, 1862.  Discharged by General order, June 23, 1865.  Died in New York.

LLewellyn LLewellyn, Corporal, Veteran, Mustered in October 22, 1861.  Reenlisted as a Veteran, November 1863.  Promoted to Corporal January 1, 1865.  Mustered out with company Macon Ga., August 23, 1865.  Residence St. Clair, Schuylkill County Pa.

Theodore Lieb, Civil War.

SPECIAL ORDERS,
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, No. 103.
New Orleans, June 14, 1862.

Theodore Lieb, of New Orleans; George William Craig, late first officer of the ship City of New York, and Frank Newton, late private in the Thirteenth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, upon their own confession and clear proof, after a full hearing, were convicted of being members of an organized gang of thieves, consisting of seven or more, of which William M. Clary and Stanislaus Roy, mentioned in Special, Orders, No. 98, and now under sentence of death, were principals, bound together by an oath or obligation, engaged, by means of a forged authority and false uniforms, in robbing the houses of divers peaceable citizens of their moneys, watches, jewelry, and valuables, under pretense of searching for arms and articles contraband of war, must suffer the proper penalty.
At least eight houses, as appeared by their confession, were plundered by three or more of their gang, while others were watching without, at various times, and a large amount of property carried off. A large portion has been since recovered.

The heinousness of their offense is heightened by the contempt and disgrace brought upon the uniform, authority, and flag of the United States by their fraudulent acts in making it cover their nefarious practices, and renders them peculiarly the subjects of prompt and condign punishment.  It is therefore ordered that George William Craig and Frank Newton, for these offenses as aforesaid, be hanged by the neck until they and each of them are dead, ant that this sentence by executed upon them at or near the parish prison, in the city of New Orleans, on Monday, the 16th day of June instant, between the hours of 6 a. m. and 12 m., under the direction of the provost-marshal, and for so doing this shall be his sufficient warrant.

Theodore Lieb, being a youth of eighteen years, only in consideration of his tender years, has his punishment commuted to confinement at hard labor on the fortifications at Ship Island, or the nearest military post, during the pleasure of the President of the United States.
By command of Major-General Butler:
R. S. DAVIS,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

Private Theodore Cooper Sixth New York Infantry.

COOPER, THEODORE.—Age, 21 years. Enlisted, May 22,1861, at New York city; mustered in as private, Co. H, May 25,1861, to serve two years; killed, November 22,1861, at the bombardment of Fort Pickens, Fla.

Numbers 2. Report of Major Lewis G. Arnold, First U. S. Artillery, Commanding Batteries.

Private Cooper, Company H, Sixth Regiment New York Volunteers, detailed to carry ammunition for the batteries, was mortally wounded, on the 22nd, while standing in one of the casemates, by a fragment of a shell, which exploded about the center of the fort.

Birth 1840.
Death November 22, 1861.

His mother, Amy Halsey, applied for his Civil War Pension Apr 11 1863. Burial: Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida.

First Name Of Jacob.

From time to time I will do a page on a first name, this time its Jacob.  There are thousands of people with this name, so I can only name a few.  This is what I call a lead page, where you may learn something about your ancestor you never knew.  This page may lead you in a new direction of research.  I will have no other informaation on these names unless noted.
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Jacob Remf also spelled Kemf, this is about land in Ohio.  This information is a "Bill", the date is February 16, 1829.  I will give the Bill upon request.

Andrew B. Neugardt, a son of Jacob Neugardt, of Upper Mahantango Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, and within the tenth congressional district of said State, was drafted in the fall of the year eighteen hundred and sixty-four, to serve for the period of three years in the Army of the United States; and Whereas the said Jacob Neugardt procured Simon B. Neugardt, another of his sons, to be accepted and mustered into the service as the substitute for the said Andrew B. Neugardt; and Whereas the said Jacob Neugardt afterward induced his said son to desert from the Army, whereupon James W. Bowen, then the provost-marshal of said tenth congressional district, in pursuance of orders from the War Department, caused the said Jacob Neugardt to be arrested and detained for inducing his son to desert, and discharged him upon voluntarily depositing the sum of six hundred and twenty-five dollars to procure another substitute, and which substitute was procured and mustered into the service of the United States, and a certificate of discharge of said Simon B. Neugardt issued and delivered to the said Jacob Neugardt; and Whereas the said Jacob Neugardt afterward repudiated the transaction, denied the deposit of the money for the purpose aforesaid, and brought suit and recovered judgment against the said James W. Bowen in the courts of Pennsylvania, and he, the said James W. Bowen, was compelled to refund the sum out of his own private means.

June 5, 1838, I nominate Jacob T. Bradford to be register of the land office for the district of lands subject to sale at Mardisville, in the State of Alabama, from the 16th of the present month, when his present commission will expire.

Jacob H. Holt, was Clerk for the Quartermaster at West Point at New York, from May 1, 1829 to May 31, 1829.

Jacob L. Vance of Ohio, lost his horse in 1813, was paid fifty dollars.

Jacob Zimmerman, placed on the invalid pensioners list at eight dollars per month, commenceing January 1, 1850, for life.

In December of 1847, Mary Brown widow of Jacob Brown of Clarksburgh, Massachusetts, widow of Jacob Broen and step-mother of Major Jacob Brown a pension of twenty dollars per month, commencinh Jan 1, 1847, for her natural life.

Jacob Weber, Private, of the Fourth Ohio Infantry, This is a "Bill<" and will be given upon request.

Jacob Schaeffer, was a parivat in the United States Army, enlisted for five years, but was discharge after eighteen months as the war was over.  Being anxious to rejoin his family on condition he relinguis his bounty land.  There is more to this story if you request it.

Jacob Purkill, had a negro worth #700, dollars and died after being impressed by General Jackson.  There is more to this and will be given upon request.

Jacob Gates, served in Captain John A. Burd, Second Regiment, Light Dragoons, Pennsylvania Militia, War of 1812  A pension of eight dollars per month, for life.

Jacob Huggins, private in Co. A., Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry, civil war, given a pension.

A "Bill," for Jacob H. Ela, United States Marshal, New Hampshire.  This info will be given upon request.

Jacob J. Anderson had a letter-patent for an improved cooking stove, the year 1855.

Jacob S. Baker, of Marion county Illinois, a private in Company I, Fourth Indiana infantry, of the Mexico War, a pension was given.

Jacob Shafer, Corporal, Twentieth Infantry, 160 acres.

Jacob Banta was authorized to enter and locate on 160 acres in Illinois or Iowa, this was a Revolutionary bounty land.

Jacob P. Montgomery gave $75, dollars for medicines to Captain W. M. Key's, Mississippi Volunteers in the Mexican War.

Jacob R. Davis of Richmond Georgia was paid $1,500, for his service as an agent for the Freedmen's Bureau, of Richmond County Georgia, from June 1, 1866 to June 1, 1867.

Jacob Butler was paid $172.44 dollars in 1826, for the loss of two horses who died in the service of the united states, died for want of forage.

Jacob Babbitt of Bristol. Rhode Island.  This is a "Bill," and will be gien on request.

Jacob Dox, of New York, was paid for his service as an agent in the investigating the claims of the sufferers of the Niagars frontier, the amount not to exceed 300, dollars per day of each day of service.

March 18, 1846, A memorial of Mary Feathers, of Preston county, and State of Virginia, widow and relict of Jacob Feathers, deceased, who was a soldier of the American army in the war of the Revolution, praying for a pension on account of the services of her deceased husband.

Jacob Weart, collector of internal revenue of fifth distcit of New Jersey.  This is a "Bill," which will be given on request.

Jacob Barnitz, was wounded will a ensign in Captain Christian Stoke's company in Colonel Michael Swope's flying-camp.

Jacob Senneff, a extension of letter patent for wire heddles dated January 13, 1852.

Jacob Dodson ( Colored ) Private in Captain Richard Owen's company.  This is a "Bill," and will be given upon request.

Jacob Waggoner, Illinois, Land.  This is a "Bill," and will be given upon request.

Jacob B. Cuyle, private in Co. B., First New York Cavalry, given a pension of fifteen dollars per month, starting December 26, 1867.  CUYLE, JACOB B.—Age, 44 years. Enlisted, April 12, 1864,
at Martinsburg, W. Va.; mustered in as private, Co. B, April 12, 1864, to serve three years; appointed farrier, June 24, 1864; •mustered out with company, July 20,1865, at Camp Piatt, W.Va,

Jacob Pennell, was one of the owners of the vessel Eliza.

Jacob Thomas of Texas was paid $280, dollars for losses sustained by indians in the year 1850

Jacob Greaves.of the City of Washington, was put on the invalid pension roll at eight dollars per month for his natural fife.

Jacob Dice, of Fountain County Indiana was a Second Lieutenant and did some recruiting in Indiana for General Kilpatrick, from September 16, 1861 to December 16, 1861.

Jacob Wilderman of Illinois was paid $240, dollars for his service as a Mounted Ranger, in Captain Short's company, from May 16, 1814 to May 15, 1815.

Abigail Garland of Potten, province of Canada East, widow of Jacob Garland, Revolutionary pension of five dollars per month for her natural life.

First Connecticut Cavalry & 6th., Infantry.

I picked these names because of their interesting jobs.  Thispage was to be on the First Connecticut Cavalry, but after I got started I found the companies only went to company D., so I added the sixtn infantry, who's men also have interesting Occupations.
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First Connecticut Cavalry

Company A.

John H. Hough, Sergeant, Residence Bozrah, Age 34, Married, Occupation Stage proprietor.  Brith 1827, Death 1902, Wife Mary A. Bridges Hough.  Burial Johnson Cemetery, Bozrah, New London County, Conn.

Thomas E. Greenleaf, Corporal, Residence Killingly, Age 31, Married, Occupation Hotel Proprietor.  Brith August 1830, Death January 17, 1873, Wife Amy France Day, Burial Day Cemetery, Killingly, Winham County, Conn.

Lyman A. Adams, Private, Residence Goshen, Age 25, Single, Occupation Stage Driver.  Brith Unknown, Death 1920.  Burial Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven, New Haven County, Conn.

William P. Tragansee, Private, Residence Hartford, Age 23, Married, Occupation Moulder. A  Moulder makes moulds for casting, brick making and Etc.

Company B.

Howell Atwater, First Lieutenant, Residence New Haven, Age 20, Single, Occupation Gentleman.  A Gentleman is a aristocrat and mostly makes his living from his land.

William D. McDonald, Q. M. Sergeant, Residence New Haven, Age 29, Married, Occupation Saloon-Keeper.

Aaron Steven Lanfare, Corporal, Residence Branford, Age 37, Married, Occupation Sea Captain.  More information can be found on him at the site of ( Find a Grave.)

James A. Dibble, Corporal, Residence New Haven, Age 41, Married, Occupation Dentist.

Marcus Burwell, Private, Residence Fair Haven, Age 19, Single, Occupation Peddler.

Henry B. Dorman, Private, Residence Danbury, Age 25, Married, Occupation Seaman.

Edward B. Dyer, Private, Residence Birmingham, Age 25, Married, Occupation Door-Maker.

James C. Dyer, Private, Residence Birmingham, Age 18, Single, Occupation Hoopskirt-Maker.  Birth Unknown, Death November 8, 1894, Burial Veterans Cemetery, Darien, Fairfield County, Conn.

Thomas Foley, Private, Residence New Haven, Age 22, Single, Occupation Carriage Painter.

Alvan Granniss, Private, Residence New Haven, Age 18, Single, Occupation Oysterman.

Thomas Hempstalk, Private, Residence Fair Haven, Age 22, Occupation File Cutter.  A File Cutter makes files by cutting rows of sharp teeth into maetal blanks.

Charles Striby, Private, Residence New Haven, Age 19, Single, Occupation Polisher.

Company C.

Edwin W. French, Sergeant, Residence Mystic, Age 24, Married, Occupation School-Teacher.

William C. Loomis, Musician, Residence Colehester, Age 29, Single, Occupation Musician.  Birth Unknown, Death February 6, 1896, Burial Walnut Grove Cemetery, Meridon, New Haven County, Conn.

John H. Bliven, Private, Residence Stonington, Age 18, Occupation Butcher.  More info at the site of ( Find a Grave.)

Joseph H. Cranker, Private, Residence New London, Age 36, married, Occupation Cook.

George A. Fish, Private, Residence Noank, Age 21, Single, Occupation Fisherman.

Francis Ross, Private, Residence Waterford, Age 24, Married, Occupation Stone Cuter.

Company D.

Louis N. Middlebrook, Captain, Residence Bridgeport, Age 35, Mairred, Occupation Lawyer.

James R. Straut, Sergeant, Residence Stanford, Age 23, Married, Occupation Photographer.  Birth Unknown, Death April 15, 1889, Burial Veteran Cemetery, Daren, Fairfield County, Conn.

Augustus B. Brown, Private, Residence Wilton, Age 32, Married, Occupation Shoe Maker.

Robert H. Marvin, Private, Residence Briggeport, Age 31, Married, Occupation Rail road man.

George H. Perry, Private, Residence Derby, Age 24, Single, Occupation Sculptor.

Charles L. Simons, Private, Residence Bridgeport Ct., Age 25, Married, Occupation Druggist.

Homer F. Tilford, Private, Residence Trumbull, Age 33, Married, Occupation Shoe Maker.  Birth Unknown, Death June 1, 1864, killed at Coal Harbor.  Burial Long Hill Cemetery, Trumbull, Fairfield County, Ct.

Sixth Connecticut Infantry.

Company A.

John S. Rogers, 3rd, Re., Classsidence New Haven, Age 23, Single, Occupation Fireman.

John W. Hinman,  3rd, Re., Classsidence New Haven, Age 23, Single, Occupation Fireman.

Edwin D. Perry, Private, Residence Killingly, Age 38, Married, Occupation Joiner.

Henry Rice, Private, Residence Killingly, Age 23, single, Occupation Seaman.

William A. Weaver, Private, Residence Putman, Age 18, single, Occupation Clerk.

Compamy B.

Henry B. Newton, Sergeant, Residence Hartford, Age 23, Single, Occupation Draughtsman.  Birth October 30, 1837, Death January 7, 1889, Burial Zion Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Hartford County, Conn.

Walter A. Fox, Sergeant, Residence Hartford, Age 24, Married, Occupation Burnisher.

Isaac E. Bishop, Corporal, Residence Hartford, Age 27, Single, Occupation Mail Agent.

Wilmot Beecher, Private, Residence New Haven, Age 43, Married, Occupation Spring-maker.

John L. Graham, Private, Residence Milford, Age 19, Single, Occupation Hostler.  A Hostler is a stableman groomer or repairers Railway engines.

Frederick O. Lathrop, Private, Residence East Hartford, Age 20, Married, Occupation Harness-maker.

Company C.

Gustav Debonger, Corporal, Residence Waterbury, Age 20, Single, Occupation Photographer.

Julius Post, Corporal, Residence New Haven, Age 28, Single, Occupation Confectioner.

Charles Kinsten, Corporal, Residence New Haven, Age 33, Single, Occupation Boot Maker.

Martin A. Brown, Wagoner, Residence New Haven, Age 22, Single, Occupation Hack Driver.  Birth 1845, Death 1905, Burial Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, Union County, Conn.

Frederick Hartung, Private, Residence New Haven, Age 43, Married, Occupation Saloon Keeper.

Rodolph Spohal, Private, Residence New Haven, Age 40, Married, Occupation Locksmith.

Simen Schwartz, Private, Residence Waterbury, Age 26, Married, Occupation Cigar Maker.

Company D

William H. Mecker, First Sergeant, Residence Stamford, Age 45, Occupation Actor.

Edward J. Bing, Corporal, Residence Stamford, Age 18, Single, Occupation Iron Maker.

Thomas Buckley, Private, Residence Greenwich, Age 20, Married, Occupation Teamster.

Dennis Burns, Private, Residence Stamford. Age 19, Single, Occupation Gardener.

Charles E. Finch, Private, Residence Stamford, Age 20, Single, Occupation Sailor.

George W. Kent, Private, Residence Stamford, Age 31, Married, Occupation Goldsmith.

John Seeley, Private, Residence New Canaan, Age 20, Single, Occupation Basker Maker.

Company E.

Julius Saxe, Sergeant, Residence Waterbury, Age 21, Single, Occupation Silversmith.

John W. Hill, Corporal, Residence Waterbury, Age 23, Single, Occupation Button Maker.

Frederick S. Blodgett, Wagoner, Residence Waterbury, Age 21, Single, Occupation Knife Maker.  Brith Unknown, Death June 2, 1903, Burial Fort Hill Cemetery, Waterbury, New Haven County, Conn.

Edwin M. Downer, Private, Residence West Norfolk, Age 18, Single, Occupation Hoe Maker.

Gains Fenn, Private, Residence Terryville, Age 29, Married, Occupation Doctor.

Robert McLay, Private, Residence Plainville, Age 32, Married, Occupation Carriage Trimer.

John W. Peck, Private, Residence West Norfolk, Age 25, Single, Occupation Hoe Maker.

Jay P. Wilcox, Private, Residence Waterbury, Age 23, Single, Occupation Clock Maker.

Company F.

Benjamin C. Terrell, Corporal, Residence New Haven, Age 36, Married, Occupation Cigar Maker.

Charles Fisten, Corporal, Residence New Haven, Age 39, Single, Occupation Cigar Maker.

John M. Bishop, Musician, Residence New Haven, Age 41, Married, Occupation Dentis. Born 1821, Death 1881, Father William Bishop.

George E. Bodge, Private, Residence Seymour, Age 32, Single, Occupation Brick Maker.

Andrew J. Cadwell, Private, Residence New Haven, Age 20, Married, Occupation Clock Maker.  Birth Unknown, Death February 26, 1887.  Burial West Cemetery, Somers, Tolland County, Conn.  Wife Lucy S. Cadwell.

William H. Cox, Private, Residence New Haven, Age 20, Single, Occupation Gas Maker.

Theodore Philips, Private, Residence New Haven, Age 18, Single, Occupation Silver Plater.

Samuel B. Shephard, Private, Residence New Haven, Age 27, Single, Occupation Physician.

James Wallace, Private, Residence New Haven, Age 34, Married, Occupation Clock Case Maker.

John Williams, Private, Residence New Haven, Age 21, Single, Occupation Pocketbook Maker.

Company G.

John P. Connell, Corporal, Residence New Britain, Age 28, Single, Occupation Brass Finisher.

Henry Allen, Corporal, Residence Berlin, Age 19, Single, Occupation Brass Turner.

Ralph E. Crass, Wagoner, Residence New Britain, Age 38, Married, Occupation Wagoner.

George Ashworth, Private, Residence New Britain, Age 31, Married, Occupation Flannel Finisher.

Julius Franke, Private, Residence New Britain, Age 26, Single, Occupation Dyer.  A dyer is a fabic dyer.

Thomas McInro, Private, Residence New Britain, Age 18, Single, Occupation Brass Founder.

Julius B. Smith, Private, Residence New Britain, Age 29, Single, Occupation Wood Turner.

Edward Yates, Private, Residence New Britain, Age 26, Single, Occupation Rule Maker.  A rule maker, makes rulers and calibrates rulers.

Company H.

George Soder, First Sergeant, Residence Bridgeport, Age 35, Single, Occupation Carver.

Adam Uhi, Corporal, Residence New Haven, Age 22, Single, Occupation Distiller.

William Gochren, Musician, Residence New Haven, Age 37, Married, Occupation Porter.

Henry Hanpt, Private, Residence Bridgeport, Age 25, Single, Occupation Varnisher.

Julius Lehmann, Private, Residence Rockville, Age 19, Single, Occupation Clother.

Jacob Reininger Private, Residence Bridgeport, Age 38, Married, Occupation Hotel Keeper.

Company I.

Thomas Boudren, Captain, Residence Bridgeport, Age 30, Married, Occupation Lamp Maker.  Brith January 3, 1832, Death October 15, 1913, Burial Mountain Grove Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Conn.

David G. Shepard, Corporal, Residence New York, Age 28, Single, Occupation Hatter.

Alphonso Abbott, Private, Residence Trumbull, Age 20, Single, Occupation Wood Turner.

Roderick S. Beers, Private, Residence Stratford, Age 18, Single, Occupation Needle Maker.

Charles H. Brotherton, Private, Residence Bridgeport, Age 20, Single, Occupation Boatman.

Horace T. Hanford, Private, Residence Bridgeport, Age 25, Single, Occupation Saleman.

Edward B. Tatlor, Private, Residence Bridgeport, Age 19, Occupation Building Mover.

Thomas Taylor, Private, Bridgeport, Age 19, Single, Occupation Saddletree Maker.

Samuel C. Thomas, Private, Residence Bridgeport, Age 29, Married, Occupation Coach Spring Maker.

Company K.

Frederick O. Dodd, Sergeant, Residence New Haven, Age 23, Single, Occupation Coach Smith.

Andrew J. Wheeler, Wagoner, New Haven, Age 42, Married, Occupation Wagon Master.

David Bulger, Private, New Haven, Age 26, Single, Occupation Trimmer. A trimmer is a ship's crewman who trimmes coal in ships bunkers or dockworker who trimmes grain or bulk cargo in ships hold to spread it evenly.

John H. Cook, Private, Residence Hamden, Age 21, Single, Occupation Spring Maker.

Charles W. Cooper, Private, Residence Hamden, Age 23, Single, Occupation Gumsmith.  Birth July 5, 1836, Death November 5, 1905, Burial Central Burying Grounds, Hamden, New Haven County, Conn.

John N. Fisher, Private, Residence New Haven, Age 33, Married, Occupation Boot Fitter.

George F. Peebler or Pcebler,Private, Residence Westfield, Age 18, Single, Occupation Body Maker.

Richard Paine Jr., Private, Residence Stoney Creek, Age 22, Married, Occupation Engineer.

Captain Oren H. Knight.

Captain Oren H. Knight was wounded in the head when out on the skirmish line before Peterslurg, June 22, 1864, and died of Traumatic Erysipelas, in Transit Hospital, New York, July 5, 1864. His commission as Captain bears the date of his wound, and he never knew of his promotion.

Believing his wound to be slight, he sacrificed his life to the care of Lieutenant Hempstead and Private John Lawrence, who were wounded at the same time. His sleeplessness, wich he thought made it practicable for him to take the care of his friends, was the result of his injury.
Burial: Salisbury Cemetery, Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut.

Three Faces Of 9th., Ohio Cavalry.

There is not a lot of information here it's the pietures that I found interesting, and I know the families that don't have one would find them interesting.
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Ninth Ohio Cavalry.

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Left. Andrew J. Curren, Private, Age 18, Enlisted Co. E., August 18, 1863, for 3 years.  Mustered out with Company July 20, 1865.

Right. Robert Sickinger, Corporal, Age 17, Enlisted Co. E., August 11, 1863, for 3 years.  Mustered out with Company July 20, 1865. 

George F. ( H? ), Hill. Corporal & Sergeant, Age 18, Enlisted Co. I., December 19, 1863, for 3 years.  Mustered out July 18, 1865, at Huntsville Ala., by order of War Dept.

Albert H. Sibley & Randolph Mostow Kan. City Mo.

Left Albert H. Sibley Right Randolph Mostow
13th. Illinois Cavalry.
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Albert H. Sibley. 

Born in St. Charles, Kane county, Ill. ; mustered in September 28, 1861: transferred to Company I, Fifty-sixth Illinois Infantry, when the Thirteenth was mustered out; was never hurt and was not much
sick. Perhaps most service done in the shortest time was when detailed with Captain Harriss, Scout, in winter of 1863 and 1864 in North Alabama about three months. Residence 1117, Michigan Ave., Kansas City, Mo.; has superintended the construction of many of the largest buildings in Kansas City, Mo., from 1865 to 1891.

Randolph Mostow.

Aurora, Ill. ; mustered May 24, 1861; mustered out June 18, 1864.  Served with regiment until detailed ; was in battle Chickasaw Bayou and Arkansas Post, always ready for duty ; born Oswego, N. Y.  Detailed engineer corps, February to August, 1863, detailed chief clerk, assistant adjutant-general s office first Division, Fifteenth, army corps, September, 1863, to June, 1864. After muster out, entered quartermaster Department as chief clerk. Headquarters military division of Mississippi at Atlanta and Savannah, Ga., Moorehead City and Raleigh, North Carolina. Transferred to Freedman's Bureau Quartermaster Department, State of Florida. Headquarters at Tallahassee in January, 1865, ordered to Fort Garland, Colorado mil. post, under command of Kit Carson until January, 1867.  In April, 1868, entered homestead in South Dakota, Assistant United States Marshall. 1869, member of legislature, 70-72. County commissioner 1873 to 1879. Resident of Kansas City, Missouri, since 1881. Engaged in real estate and loans, No. 702 Forest Ave.

Captain Marcus C. Horton.

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Captain M. C. Horton was passing along in the rear of the line, a shot from a rebel sharpshooter hit him in the forehead, and he dropped dead without a struggle or a groan. Captain Horton was one of nature's nolilemen, kind and generous to a fault. He was loved by all who knew him, while his uncomplaining endurance of fatigue, hardships and want, and his coolness in
scenes of danger and strife marked him as one of the bravest of the brave. A half dozen of Companv D carried him to his resting place.

Marcus C. Horton.

Birth: Jun. 21, 1838.
Death: May 28, 1864.

Son of P. D. & H. Horton.(Rev. Peter D. and Hannah Horton)

Father: Peter D. Horton (1796 - 1867)
Mother: Hannah Horton (1802 - 1845)

Burial: Harrington Cemetery, Garrettsville, Portage County, Ohio.

Musicians Of The 86th., Ohio Infantry.

William D. Courtney, Musician, Age 17, Enlisted from Poland, June 16, 1863, 6 months service, Company A. Mustered out with company February 10, 1864.

William Welch, Musician, Age 16, Enlisted from Cleveland, June 16, 1863, 6 months service, Company A. Mustered out with company February 10, 1864.

William McCampbell, Musician, Age 16, Enlisted from Marysville, June 23, 1863, 6 months service, Company B., Mustered of with company Februaru 10, 1864.

Edward Randall, Musician, Age 16, Enlisted from Rush Creek, July 3, 1863, 6 months service, Company B., Mustered out with company Februaru 10, 1864.

Samuel Lindenberger, Musician, Age 39, Enlisted from Evensport, June 17, 1863, 6 months service, Company C., Mustered out with company February 10, 1964.

Horace M. Wilcox, Musician, Age 17, Enlisted from Huntington,  June 16, 1863, 6 months service, Company C., Mustered out with company February 10, 1864.

George Collins, Musician, Age 16, Enlisted from Wooster, July 6, 1863, 6 months service, Compamy D., Mustered out Februaru 10, 1864.

Warren L. Marks, Musician, Age 14, Enlisted from Milton, June 16, 1863, 6 months service, Compamy D., Mustered out Februaru 10, 1864.

Winfield S. Bradley, Musician, Age 15, Enlisted from Stryker, June 17, 1863, 6 months service, Compamy E., Mustered out Februaru 10, 1864.

Seth D. Cole, Musician, Age 18, Enlisted from Edgerton, June 21, 1863, 6 months service, Company E., Mustered out with company February 10, 1864.

Thomas D. Campbell, Musician, Age 16, Enlisted from Gilear, June 24, 1853, 6 months service, Company F., Mustered out with company February 10, 1864.

Oscar W. Trowbridge, Musician, Age 15, Enlisted from Delta, June 18, 1863, 6 months service, Compamy F., Mustered out February 10, 1864.

Charles E. Adams, Musician, Age 19, Enlisted from Bristol, June 20, 1863, 6 months service, Compamy G., Mustered out Februaru 10, 1864.

Seymour Lee, Musician, Age 19, Enlisted from Farmington, June 20, 1863, 6 months service, Compamy G., Mustered out Februaru 10, 1864.

Philip Anschutz, Musician, Age 18, Enlisted from Wauseon, June 16, 1863, 6 months service, Compamy H., Mustered out Februaru 10, 1864.

Philip Bayes, Musician, Age 18, Enlisted from Wauseon, June 16, 1863, 6 months service, Compamy H., Mustered out Februaru 10, 1864.

John H. Brieker, Musician, Age 18, Enlisted from Tiffin, June 16, 1863,6 months service, Compamy I., Mustered out Februaru 10, 1864.

Melancthon Hess, Musician, Age 19, Enlisted from Tiffin, June 16, 1863, 6 months service, Compamy I., Mustered out Februaru 10, 1864.

Charles Ebert, Musician, Age 18, Enlisted from Cincinnati, July 10, 1863, 6 months service, Company K.  Discharged August 21, 1863, at Columbus, Ohio, on Surgean's certificate of disability.

John Stern, Musician, Age 16, Enlisted from Oxford, June 26, 1863, 6 months service, Company K., Mustered out Februaru 10, 1864.

Charles G. Bratton.

First I want to give a big thank you to all the volunteers of the Topeka Room, of the Topeka/Shawnee County Public Library, for without their help this page would not have been possible.
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When I first ran across Charles G. Bratton, I found his story very interesting, a lot of it had do with I grow up around Burlingame Kansas, ( Scranton .) I did a page on him in 2008, which you may want to read as there is some information on that page that will not be on this page. http://civilwarthosesurnames.blogspot.com/2008/12/charles-g-bratton-officer-of-law-1871.html

Charles was born in September 16, 1848, Pennsylvania, to Rev. George and Rebecca J. ( Allison ) Bratton.  Charles came to Burlingame Kansas as a small boy and grew into manhood there.  Mrs. Bratton was the proprietor of the Bratton House ( Hotle ), Mr. Bratton was a Minister but a carpenter by trade.  There is no record on his live in Burlingame.  In 1870, we find him in Wichita Kansas, he was 21, years.  There is no historical record on how or way he was there, but in February of 1872, he was a special policeman on the Wichita plice force.  Nothing is found on him till 1874, when we find him back in Burlingame, there is no record on why he was in Burlingame, more then likely to visit his family. 

On December 27, 1874, this news story appeared in ( The Commonwealth p4., col. 3.)

Date December 23, 1874, Afatal stabbing affray took place in this city last night.  As James Louders, our city marshal was taking Don Wurtze or Wortz to the lock-up, on a warrant for attempting to shoot his wife, Wurtze pulled a butcher knife from his boot and stabbed Charles G. Bratton twice.  Bratton was aiding marshal.  The first time in his side, the knife penetrating to his lungs, the second time in the small of his back, the knife going through one of his kidneys.  The wounds are considered fatal.  Wurtze was under the influsnce of liquor.  He was proptly disarmed and conveyed to the lockup.

On December 30, 1874, another story appeared in The Commonwealth Col 1., p. 4.

A Letter from our Burlingame correspondent brings the news of the death of Mr. Charles Bratton at that place.  Mr. Bratton was a cordial friend, a good citizen, and we, in common with the citizens of Burlingame deplore his untimely end.

The circuit court of Osage county will hold an adjourned session next week.  Probably Wortz or Wurtze will be tried for the murder of Mr. Bratton.

A final news story appeared in The Commonweath, on December 30, 1874, p.4, Col. 2.

Date December 29, 1874, Charles G. Bratton, who was stabbed by Don Wortz or Wurtze , as reported in the Commonweath, died on Sabbath morning and was buried yesterday.

Last evening Don  Wortz or Wurtze was brought up for examintion on the charge of murder, and pleaded guiltyand is sent up to jail at Topeka to-day.

Charles G. Bratton, Burial was at the Burlingame City Cemetery, Osage County Kansas. 

Charles G. Bratton can also be found on the United States, Officer Down Memorial, which is on line.

Rev. George Bratton, father of Charles G. Bratton.

REV. GEORGE BRATTON came to Kansas in 1854 from Indiana County, Pa., having first organized a company, which was afterwards concentrated with the American Settlement Company of New York. Mr. Bratton located a quarter section of land, which is now a part of the town of Burlingame. He afterward took an additional claim of 160 acres near the present town site. In the spring of 1855 others came and joined the feeble settlement and located a saw-mill and went through all the privations of pioneer life. Rev. Mr. Bratton was born in Mifflin County, Pa., May 27, 1816. Resided there until 1838 and learned the carpenters' trade and moved to Western Pennsylvania. Was married November 1, 1838, at Centerville, Pa., to Miss Rebecca J. Allison, a native of Indiana County, Pa. Resided in that locality a few years, and returned to his native county.

Exhorted some and was a member of the Quarterly Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church before coming West. In 1845 he united with the denomination of United Brethren in Christ, since which time he has been a minister of that denomination. While on his way to Kansas, Mr. Bratton, with others, was robbed of all the money he had, on the steamboat, but received assistance from Mrs. Bratton's brother, S. A. Allison, who, by the way, was the first postmaster of the little settlement. They kept a tavern in the building where the Kansas Lumber Company's office now is. In 1858, the Bratton House was erected, the lots being deeded to Mrs. Bratton by the Town Company. The first place of worship was in Mr. Bratton's cabin, which stood near the spot where the depot now stands. For many years Mrs. Bratton was the active proprietor of the Bratton House, Mr. Bratton being occupied with other matters.

They have had nine children, of whom only two are now living; Joseph, now in business at Burlington, Coffey County, and Emma, now Mrs. S. E. Shibby, of Burlingame. Emma was the first child born in Burlingame. Two of the boys were in the army; Robert A., first in the Second Kansas and afterward in Company E, One Hundred and Fourth Illinois Volunteer Infantry; he was wounded at Peach Tree Creek in front of Atlanta, and brought home by his father, but never entirely recovered; was afterward elected Sheriff of Osage County but subsequently died from the effects of his wounds; Joseph M. enlisted in the Twelfth Kansas and served until the close of the war.

At the time of the organization of Osage County, Mr. Bratton was Chairman of the Board and helped locate the county boundaries, roads, bridges, etc. Mr. Bratton has been a member of the City Council for fourteen years. Although becoming somewhat feeble in health, still takes an active interest in the town which he helped make, and still ministers in the church of his choice.  George Bratton, birth was May 27, 1816, his death was January 16, 1888. Burial was  Burlingame City Cemetery, Osage County Kansas.

Rebecca J. ( Allison ) Bratton mother of Charles G. Bratton, Born October 22, 1818, death April 28, 1899, burial  Burlingame City Cemetery, Osage County Kansas.

Samuel A. Bratton, brother to Charles G. Bratton, born May 29, 1851, death December 2, 1879, burial  Burlingame City Cemetery, Osage County Kansas.

Most of his Brothers and Sisters burials are at  Burlingame City Cemetery, Osage County Kansas.

Men Of The Fourth Iowa Cavalry, Co. A.

Here is a list of men from company A., there was just to much information to put them all on this page.  I just pick a few that were interesting to me.  I have the full roster of the fourth regiment, so if you didn't see your ancestor or name of interest you may request a look up for compamy A., or any of the other compamies.
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Company A.

Captain Eldred Huff, Fremont Co. Enl. Oct. 2, 1861; app. 3d Serg. on muster-in; prom, ist Serg. Sep. 1, 1862; Capt. Feb. 3, 1863. Remained with the Co. on Vet. reenlistment. Captured in action Dec. 14, 1864, White's Station, Tenn. Dismissed by S. O. 27, War Dep., A. G. O.Jan. 18, 1865, upon charges of neglect of duty and mismanage ment in the affair in which he was captured; dismissal revoked by order of the President, S. O. 453, War Dep., A. G. O., Aug. 23, 1865, upon a report of the Judge Advocate-General, and honorably discharged as of the date of the order of dismissal. Prisoner from time of  capture to end of the war. Served with the regt. in the field until captured.

First Lieutenant Asahel Mann, Fremont Co. Enl. in " Sears' Rangers " Aug. 10, 1861; app. 5th Serg. of this Co. on muster-in; prom. 3d Serg. Nov. 1, 1862. Ree'nl. Vet. Dec. 12, 1863; prom, fst Serg. Jan. 1, 1864; fst Lieut. Jan. 20, 1865. Mustered out with Co. Captured in action, Jones's Lane, Ark., Oct. 11, 1862; returned, paroled, Nov. 8, and exchanged and returned to service Dec. 1, 1862. Served in the field throughout the war, often in command of the Co.

Trumpeter Charles Martin, Fremont Co. Enl. in " Sears' Rangers " Sep. 5, 1861. Reenl. Vet. Dec. 12, 1863; prom. Trump. Jan. 1, 1865. Mustered out with Co.

First Farrier John Martin, Sidney. Enl. Dec. 3, 1861; app. Farrier on muster-in; reduced to ranks Nov. 1, 1862, cause not found. Reenl. Vet. Dec. 12, 1863; reapp. Farrier Aug. 4, 1864. Mustered out with Co.

Second Farrier Daniel B. Baker, Mills Co. Enl. in "Sears' Rangers " Sep. 3, 1861; app. Farrier on muster-in. Disch. Sep. 5, 1863, to accept commission in 56th U. S. Colored Inf. (3d Ark. A. D.); prom. Capt. in that regt. Dec. 6, 1864.

Second Farrier Patrick W. Sherman, Webster Co. Enl. Feb. 24, 1864; prom. Farrier July i, 1864. Mustered out with Co.

Saddler Eli G. Irwin, Sidney. Enl. in " Sears' Rangers " Aug. 10, 1861; prom. Saddler June 30, 1862. Died Sep. 4, 1863, Vicksburg, Miss., of disease. Buried in Nat. Cem., Vicksburg, Miss., Sec. F, Grave 480.

Saddler Stephen Hamilton, Sidney. Enl. Sep. 10, 1861; prom. Saddler Dec. i, 1863. Reenl. Vet. Dec. 12, 1863. Mustered out with Co.

Wagoner Joseph Henson, Sidney. Enl. in " Sears' Rangers " Aug. 10, 1861; app. Wagoner on muster-in. Killed by accidental gunshot April 11, 1863, Helena, Ark. Buried in Nat. Cem., Helena, Ark.

Wagoner Rufus R. Fisher, Sidney (or Mt. Pleasant). Enl. Dec. 24, 1861, in H; transferred to A, Feb. 6, 1862. Reenl. Vet. Dec. 12, 1863; prom. Wagoner July i, 1864. Mustered out on Co. rolls Aug. 8, 1865, as "absent sick in hospital at Nashville, Tenn." Discharge given Oct.1, 1865, at Davenport.

Chapman, William H., Fremont Co. Enl. Dec. 21, 1863. Mortally wounded in action, lung and arm, June 10, 1864, Brice's Cross-roads, Miss., and died in hospital June 21, 1864. Buried in Nat. Cem., Memphis, Tenn., Sec. 1, Grave 313.

Dean, William, Mills Co. Enl. in " Sears' Rangers " Sep. 4, 1861. Reenl. Vet. Dec. 12, 1863. Mustered out with Co. Captured in action June 22, 1863, Bear Creek, Miss.; exchanged Sep. 6 and returned to service Oct. 14, 1863.

Flinn, John H., Delaware Co. Enl. Nov. 22, 1863, in B; transferred to A, March 18, 1864. Wounded in action, left arm, severe, Dec. 14, 1864, White's Station, Tenn.   Disch. June 29, 1865, at Keokuk, for disability caused by the wound. Also reported captured at the time he was wounded, but this is not verified, is inconsistent with other  reports, and probably an error.

Hilbert, Matthew W., Fair-field. Enl. Dec. 28, 1861. Detached as orderly to Gen. S. R. Curtis from May 16, 1862, until mustered out for promotion to 2d Lieut, in ist Ark. (54th U. S.) Colored Inf. in 1863, date not found. Was a private in Co. E, 2d Iowa Inf., enl. May 6, 1861, and disch. July 16, 1861, cause not reported.

Hunt, Doran T., Page Co. Enl. Aug. 10, 1861. Reenl. Vet. Dec. 12, 1863. Captured in action June 22, 1863, Bear Creek, Miss.; exchanged Sep. 6 and returned to service Oct. 14, 1863. Captured in action Dec. 14, 1864, White's Station, Tenn. Mustered out June 5, 1865, at Clinton, as paroled prisoner of war on furlough.

Legrand, George, Delaware Co. Enl. Dec. 21, 1863, in B; transferred to A, March 18, 1864. Captured in action Dec. 14, 1864, White's Station, Tenn.; prisoner at Andersonville.  Died May 27, 1865, after release, at Hilton Head, S. C. Buried in Nat. Cem., Hilton Head.

Lovelady, Andrew J., Fremont Co. Enl. Dec. 18,1863. Wounded in action, left foot, severe, June 10, 1864, B rice's Cross roads, Miss. Disch. March 27, 1865, at Keokuk, for disability caused by the wound.

Murray, William B., Jefferson Co. Enl. Jan. i, 1862. Furloughed sick May 16, 1862, Batesville, Ark., and disch. June 26, 1862, St. Louis, Mo., for disability caused by camp fever. Reenl. Sep. 4, 1862, in Co. B, i4th Iowa Inf.; com. 2d Lieut. March 16, 1864, in Co. H, ist Iowa (60 th U. S.) Colored Inf., and served with Colored troops in Arkansas till mustered out, Oct. 15, 1865.

Patch, David A., Hawleyville. Enl. in " Sears' Rangers " Aug 9, 1861. Left sick at Rolla, Mo., March 20, 1862. Appears on rolls as " deserted," but this is error; he was discharged March 30, 1862, at Rolla, Mo., on surgeon's certificate of disability.

Riggles, Charles W., Fremont Co. Enl. Nov. 7, 1861. Reenl. Vet. Dec. 12, 1863; furloughed sick Dec. 9, 1864, for sixty days. Died " at home " while on this leave, date  and place not reported.

Safely, James F., Cedar Co. Enl. Sep. 28, 1864, for one year.  Mustered out June 17, 1865, Nashville, Tenn., term of enlistment to expire before Oct.1 .

Safely, John H., Cedar Co. Enl. Sep. 28, 1864, for one year.  Mustered out June 17, 1865, Nashville, Tenn., term of enlistment to expire before Oct.1

Shaffer, Ephraim, Black Hawk Co. Enl. Nov. 26, 1863, in B; transferred to A, date not reported. Captured in action June 10, 1864, Brjce's Cross-roads, Miss.; escaped from captivity, date not reported, and died of disease Oct. 6, 1864, near Atlanta, Ga. Buried in Nat. Cem., Marietta, Ga., Sec. A, Grave 285.

Shirley, John S., Council Bluffs. Enl. Sep. 8, 1862. Reenl.  Vet. Dec. 12, 1863. Mustered out with Co. Captured in action June 22, 1863, Bear Creek, Miss. ; exchanged Sep. 6 and returned to service Oct. 14, 1863. Wounded in action April 16, 1865, Columbus, Ga.

Warner, John Adam, Waterloo. Enl. Dec. 26, 1863, in B; transferred to A, March 18, 1864. Captured in action June 10, 1864, Brice's Cross-roads, Miss.; never heard of again, supposed to have died a prisoner of war.

White, David L., Adams Co. Enl. Dec. i, 1863. Captured in action Dec. 14, 1864, White's Station, Tenn. ; prisoner at Anderson ville. Mustered out June 8, 1865, at Clinton, under telegraphic order of War Dep., A. G. O., dated May 12, 1865, as paroled prisoner of war on furlough.

Williamson, Levi B., Fremont Co. Enl. in " Sears' Rangers " Aug. 10, 1861. Reenl. Vet. Dec. 12, 1863. Mustered out with Co. Wounded in action Oct. n, 1862, Jones's Lane, Ark.; wounded and missing in action June 22, 1863, Bear Creek, Miss.; was later found and brought to regimental

Wood, Robert C., Fremont Co. Enl. Dec. 7, 1863. Mustered out with Co. Captured in action April 16, 1865, Columbus, Ga. ; escaped his guard and, with several comrades, returned to the enemy's lines and captured the Colonel and Adjutant of the regiment which had held him.  Decorated for this with Medal of Honor.

Young, Jeremiah, Sidney (or Page Co}. Enl. Jan. 1, 1864.  Killed in action June n, 1864, Ripley, Miss.






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Burlingame, George Gilbert, 18; shoemaker; Oct. 31, '63; Southboro; wd. Mar. 25, '65; m. o. Aug. 16, '65; b. Jan. 1, '48, Hopkinton.

In the repulse of June 18, '64, was left on the field till after dark, when he crawled back to safety; capt. June 22, '64, and escaped same day; has carried the same gun and accoutrements, also has worn the same old army cap in every National Encampment, save seven; since the war a dealer in real estate; past commander Brooklyn Post, Cleveland; has been member of city council, and chief  of fire dept.; at G. A. R. fair, '89, received gold-headed cane as the most popular man in town. Res., 1916, 3623 Archwood Ave.  (Brooklyn), Cleveland, Ohio.

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Croak, William A. (sergt.), 24; carpenter; Boston; Mar. 19, '62; re. Mar. 21, '64; prom. Sept., '64, first lieut. 1st battalion, H. A.; m. o. June 28, '65; b. June 11, '37, Randolph; house carpenter, janitor and rural mail carrier; 40 years Adjt. Post 110, G. A. R. ; 36 years in fire dept.; 28 years on board of engineers and clerk of the same; 31 years collector. Royal Arcanum. Res., 1916, Randolph.