Samuel H. Tresonthick.

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Samuel H. Tresonthick

Birth: 1838 New York.
Death: Jul. 26, 1864.

Captain, Company E, 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Promoted to 1st Sergeant on October 8, 1862, to 2nd Lieutenant on December 8, 1862, and to Captain on May 1, 1864. Captured at Brandy Station, Virginia, on October 11, 1863. Listed as a prisoner in Richmond, Virginia in October 26, 1863 edition of the New York Times. Exchanged, and approved at Parole Camp, Annapolis, Maryland, on March 24, 1864. Returned to regiment. Wounded at St. Mary's Church, Virginia, on June 15, 1864. Left leg amputated by circular technique by surgeon A. P. Frick, 103d Pennsylvania. Wound contracted gangrene. Died from complications of amputation on July 26, 1864. Born about 1838 in New York. Lived in Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania before the war.

Burial:Body lost or destroyed. Specifically:
Burial Location Unknown.

Notes from the eighteenth Pennsylvania regimental history.

Again on the llth of October, near Brandy Station, in a sharp engagement Major Van Voorhis was wounded severely and together with Lieutenants James R. Weaver, S. H. Tresonthick, Harry Wilson and thirty-two men was captured. On the 19th of the same month, the command was engaged at Buckland Mills, when, after driving the enemy toward New Baltimore, it found itself surrounded by a superior force, but succeeded in cutting its way out with small loss of men, and Captain John Britton wounded.

At St. Mary s Church, f on the 15th of June, the regiment was hotly engaged with the enemy s infantry for nearly five hours, and only retired in obedience to the orders of the commanding general. The casualties in the engagement in killed, wounded and missing numbered thirty-three.  Captain Samuel   H. Tresonthick was mortally wounded and died in hospital.

Extract from letter of Lieut. S. T. JACKMAN, Company E,
August 29, 1902.

 

You ask were the rebels in the town of Hanover, Pa., on June 30, 1863. I say, yes sir. They were in there and some of our regiment were killed. Lieutenant Tresonthick was the only officer in the rear when we were attacked. I was with him, had been riding with him all afternoon.  I saw ladies almost carrying wounded soldiers into their houses. We couldn t keep them off the street. God bless the women. They were brave and good in that town

Four Faces Of The 111th., Pennsylvania Infantry.

There is not a lot of information here.  But for those families that have no pictures or very little information on their ancestor will find this page very helpful.

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Captain Arthur Corrigan, Mustered in December 31, 1861.  Killed at Antietam, Maryland, September 17, 1862.

Note From The 111th., Regimental History.

Captain Arthur Corrigan, of Company B., had been killed in the first open field.

 

 

Captain Plympton A. Mead, Mustered in December 27, 1861, in Company K.  Promoted from Sergeant to Second Lieutenant, January 15, 1863; to First Lieutenant  October 16, 1864; to Captain June 7, 1865.  Wounded at Lookout Mountain Georgia, November 27, 1863.  Mustered out with company July 19, 1865.

 

 

Charles Woeltge.Captain. Mustered in January 10, 1862, in Company I.  Promoted from First Lieutenant January 15, 1863.  Wounded at Antietam Maryland, September 17, 1862.  Killed at Resaca Georgia, May 15, 1864.

Note from the 111th., regimental history.

 

In the gallant advance made by the One Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers to the very teeth of the fort, from which grape and canister were being hurled upon our advancing columns, Captain Charles Woeltge, while leading his company, and with his hands almost on the enemy's guns, was shot dead. Never did the service lose a better or a braver officer, or one more devoted to the cause that will ever consecrate his memory. All who knew him will testify to the faithful man ner in which he discharged every duty that devolved upon him in the camp, and to the intrepid gallantry that marked his conduct in the field. In the memorable assault on Lookout Mountain, and in the deadly midnight conflict at Wauhatchie, that relieved our Chattanooga army from grave peril, he was conspicuous for coolness and courage, and on this last day, when he gave his life for his country, he was in advance of the line of battle and encouraging his men to follow.

 

 

George H. Osgood, Sergeant, Conpany K., mustered in December 27, 1861.  Died at Chattanooga Tennessee, July 25, 1864, from wounds received in action June 28, 1864.

Note from the 111th., regimental history.

June 28, Sergeant George H. Osgood, of Company K, was severely wounded while on picket. A bullet crashed through his right knee, shattering the joint, and compelling amputation at the thigh. He was removed to the general hospital at Chattanooga, where he died on July 25.  Young Osgood was the only brother of the captain of Company K, and a nephew of Joseph S. Hyde, a prominent and wealthy citizen of Ridgway, Elk County. He was a good soldier, and his death was lamented by many friends. He was only twenty years of age.

Charles C. Doolittle, Illinois.

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Charles C. Doolittle.

Born: 1837.
Death: 1905.
Burial: Rosell Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

59th., Illinois, infantry, Company I.

Enlisted as a Private, promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant, Trans. to Non Com. Staff, from Quartermaster Sergeant to Second Lieutenant, Co. I., From Second Lieutenant to First Lieutenant, Age 27, joined December 14, 1862, at Nashville Tennessee, for 3 years, mustered in December 14, 1862, at Murfreesboro Tennessee.  Promoted to Captain Age 28, joined January 24, 1865, at Huntsville, La., Mustered in January 25, 1865, at Huntsville, La.  On detached service at muster out.

Charles Rian & The Brewster Family, Civil War.

It should be noted Charles Rian name is marked in red.  Those mark in blue are faamily names.
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
Camp Lincoln, Henrico County, Va., Tuesday, June 24, 1862.
Brigadier General ANDREW PORTER,Provost-Marshal-General, Army of the Potomac: GENERAL: The following statement was made at this office this p. m. by Charles Rian, arrested by Colonel Farnsworth, cavalry, and send to these headquarters by General Porter, to wit: Charles Rian states that he is seventeen years old; born in Iowa City; left there with his parents at the age of three of four years; moved to Albany, where his father was engaged in the hide business, having a branch in Montreal. States he left Albany with his mother at the age of five years and went to New Orleans; remained there with John Brewster (an uncle); attenced school (his mother in the meantime was going to and from New York, Albany, and different other places in the North) where informant remained four years, and went to Saing Mary's Parish, about 150 miles, on the Gulf of Mexico, where he met his mother (this was in the hot season); remained with her and an uncle, Henry Brewser, about six weeks, or rether mouths, and thence to Bayon La Fourche, leaving his mother, where he remained about two years; remained with friends sporting around. In the mean time his farther had sould out his interest in Albany and Montreal and taken up his residence in Baltimore, his mohter still remaining at his uncle's at Saint Mary; s Parish. Informant went to Baltimore and met his farter; remained a month or two, and thence to New Orleans with his uncle, John Brewster; remained two or three years, going to Dolbear's Commercial Institute, until the war broke out. Left New Orleans soon after the battle of New Orleans, when he went to Baltimore; remained with his father two weeks or so (his mother still remaining at Saint Mary's); thence to Brooklyn, N. Y., where he remained in and about the city with A. C. Alexander (no relation), a commission merchant, also with Lamin Alexander (same business and place), and with other parties whose names informat does not remember, leaving, 1st of March or thereabouth, last; went to Baltimore; remained a day or two with his father, who is in the commission business, store 212 Levee; does not know what street, but his place of business is on the river; boards at a private house; the street and number he does not remeber.

Informant left the city and joined the First Maryland between Winchester and Harper's Ferry on the 18th of March last; joined Company E, Captain Bass, Colonel Kelley commanding; they were in a brigade commanded by a man with a German name; heard it, but does not now remember it. States Company E was detailed as scouts about three weeks after he joined it, and that informant was in the battle of Winchester and Front Royal; was taken prisoners and conveyed toLynchburg, where he was confined about two weeks or so, when he made his escape through the assistance of some young ladies who had called twice at the prison, evincing a great deal of friendship. While there one day one them (does not know their names)said to informant, " Why do you not escape?" Informant answered, "How can I? When the young lady said she would engage the sentinel while he a slipped out (this was in the evening). She did so, and he did slip, out went to Richmond; walked up the railroad, reaching the above city on the evening of the 18th instant, he thinks; he was four days on the way, arriving there in the evening; left the same night for Ashland. Having been to Richmond about four years since (which fact, he had forgotten previously to state), was somewhat, a very little, asquainted with the city; found a map at the library in the capitol, which he examined and left for Ashland over the county road in the night; had no trouble in leaving the city or on the road until he reached Ashland, and thted; was in the camp of the Fourth Virginia Cavalry, perhaps two miles from Ashland, in the direction of Richmond; saw the Jeff. Davis Legion from Mississippi, who were encamped directly opposite the Foruth Virginia Cavalry, informant passed directly along the road between the two encampments.

The following informant has not stated to any one before, and being informed that General McClellan would see this statement, states as follows: States after passing the above cavalry he went directly to Ashland, got upon the cars at Ashland, and went down to the burnt bridge, crossed over, and got upon the train and went to Gordonsville; there he saw two or three brigades of Jackson's immediate brigade; one of them was General Taylor's; the other two he does not remember, and in returning saw troops stationed at Louisa Court-House, and coming up to Frederick's Hall (next station) all of Major-General Whiting's troops, four brigades (General Hood's was one), General Whiting's old brigade (does not know who commands it) and another, a Georgia brigade, and the fourht does not know. These are Jackson's reenforcements, and from what he could glean they came from Richmond to Lynchburg and to Charlottesville, thence to Staunton, where they remained until Jackson's army fell back to Charlottesville; then these re-enforcements stationed at Stauton came up to Gordonsville on the cars.

Ewell's command arrived at Gordonsville before Jackson's, wna in the meantime this division (the re-enforcements) of Whiting's came up to Frederick's Hall, where informant saw them, remaining a whole day; heard officers and also privates say, "Wish to Gold it was the 28th; " does not know what they meant, unless they intended to attack us in the rear upon that day, and having heard of Stuart's operations concluded it was done to ascertain the situation of our forces. States he also heard a lieutenant say (while informant was at Frederick's Hall) that it was the intention of Johnston to make the attack in front on that day and for Jackson to co-operate simultaneously in the rear. Informant thinks it was on the evening of the 21st instan (the evening of the day he heard the above remark) that he left last-named place (Frederick's Hall) and walk [ed] to Ashland, forty-odd miles, and from Ashland informant came a circuitious route, consuming a day and a half, and reached our lines or pickets on the Certal Railroad, about four miles form the camp of the Eighth Illinois Cavalry, by whom miles, was arrested. States after leaving Ashland passed through a forest about two miles, and in coming into the Telegraph road encountered a rebel picket within a few yards, who fired upon him, when he ran one way and the picket another. Informant then pursued his course down the Telegraph road, striking a small steam (heard the name, but does not remember) running in rather an easterly direction.

Informant inquired of a farmer (who was a magistrate) just after he left Ashland what course he must the to carry him in the vicinity of the Yankee pickets, using the term Yankee and respenting that he was a scout for the Confederacy in order to convined the old fellow that he, informant, was all right. The old man marked out the course informant must take in order to reach the nearest Union pictet without exposure. Inforant followed the small steam (previously mentioned) about three miles, until he struct the Central Railroad, and followed down the railroad about three miles, and it being dark went to a house at left of the railroad, asked to stay all night, was told he could not, and then inquired how far the Union pickets were; the man then asked him who he (informant) was and informant stated he was a Confederate scout; the man then told him (which afterward turner out to be true) just where our pickets were.

Informant then left, took his direction, and got into the country road; went down about half a mile (it was dark and stormy), and while walking along brought up against a rope, which nearly threw him down, or nearly so; instanteneously informant heard the rustling of bushes and the cliek of a gun, when informant immediately prostrated himself and crawded off; going back some distance came to a haystack, where he secreted himself until morning, and in the morning early he crossed over to the Central Railroad; going down a short distance saw some cavalry, and not knowing if they were Union or Confederates, got into the bushes hastily and walked for a mile or more, thence back upon the railroad; walking a short distance saw some cavalry within sight on the right-hand side; coming nearer saw they wore our uniform; boldly stepping up told them who he was, and they conducted him to a major commanding two regiments, which proved to be a portion of the Einght Illinois Cavalry. States he was detained and asked a thousand and one questions, then sent to the colonel's headquarters (does not remember his name), where he was again questioned and well treated, and then sent to the provost-marshal of some division, and from there to these headquarters. This all happened on the 24th.

Informant states that he had our inform on when he arrived at Lynchburg; traved off the coast for the one he has on; sold the pantaloons to procure money to travel on; does net remember exactly what he received for them, but thinks is was $2 or $3. The pantaloons he purchased in Lynchburg; does not remember what he gave for them; has no west; does not remember where he got the hat (staw) that he has, but does not know if the traded for it or picked it up; knows he obtained it between Richmond and Ashland, as it bothered him when he came to get in the woods. States he wore our regular blue cap until he got the sraw hat. Informant has in his possession a 75-cent Lynchburg shnplaster. States he never studied military tactics, but has frequently looked over Gilham's and Hardee's. States the reason that he is so well posted as to geneals, brigades, division, etc., he is in the habit of making a memorandum of anything that would interest him. States he has a very good memory, and would make any memorandum that he wished to on a slip of paper retain it a few days until impressed upon his mind, then cast the paper away.

States his father, Stephen Rian (as previously stated), was in Baltimore when he left; has not beard form him since that time, and if not in Baltimore may have gone to New Orleans, or Saint Mary's where his mother was when he sast heard from her by letter directed to him at Harper's Ferry or some place in Virginia. States his morther's naem ere she was married was Mary Brewster, and that Henry Brewster, with whom she was staying in Saint Mary's Parish, is a brother of his mother's, so also John Brewster. States he has a host of relatioves living in the North and South also, but is unable to give their names, or where they reside; could if the was home (Saint Mary's Parish) by looking over old files of letters. States he is acquainted with two young men in Baltimore; one of their names is Frank Maes; does not remember the other4 one's name: "is not a very good hand to remember names," unless his attention is particularly called to it, unless it might be some person of night standing. States he does no know how many Union prisoners were confined at Lynchburg, except that there were forty confined where he was. States the battle of Front Royal was on the 23rd of May, if he remembers right.

States he never heard of Johnston's being wounded. States he has not heard anything more than there was a vight between our forces and the rebels near Richmond; did not hear the exact place where it occured. States coming here in the way he has there is no doubt in his mind that he is looked upon with suspicion, but he considers he is as good a Unioouldered a musket. States that is passing through the cavalry camps near Ashland (previously mentioned) he learned through as passing remark from some one (it was dusk or dark) the General Jackson was at or near Gordonsville, and his curiosity being excited, and he being determined to come within the lines of the Union army, determined to obtain all the information in his power that would aid General McClellan, thereby took the steps he did, and went to Gordonsville, as previously stated. States while in camp, after he joined the First Maryland, he took occasion to study the map and make himself as familiar as possible with the country, its roads, &c., and their company being selected as a scouting one, he took more paints to inform himself in order to be perfectly familiar with the country. States he does not know from whom their company received their orders, and that the captain was not always with them, that the company was mostly made up of Baltimoreas, that they scouted around to obtain information of the enemy, and some of them even went so far as to enter the lines of the enemy, but he never did; some of them even moe of a sharpshooter, and he is not sure that the name of the colonel (as given by him) is correct, or that the company was really known as belonging to the regiment. Informant states that while he was with the company (which was but a short time) they never dreilled with the regiment.

I would most respectfully state that this young man is one of the most important persons that it has been my privilege to examine, being highly educated, shrewd, and throroughly posted upon the names of all oughly posted. He has evinced great anxiety since he has come here to have an interview with Major-General McClellan, saying his only object in acting as he has since he left the prisons at Lynchburg being to asquire informaiton for the purpose of bringing it to the major-general commanding. Various inconsistencies and contradictions will be observed in the detail of his personal history, though his statement in regard to the military movements of the rebels all appear consistent, and even after a rigid eamination he still adheres with great particularity to that portion of his statement. My own impression is that he has been sent within our lines for the purpose of conveying to us the precise information which he has thus conveyed. On searching his person I find the following memorandum concealed in his drewers:

Baker.

STELTON:

Say to him that Doct. Lumpkins is well in Richmond.
 The above memorandum is written on a printed steet, apparently of a pamphlet of a highly rebelious character. In explanation of how he came in possesssion of this memorandum he states that this was handed to him by the lady who aided him to escape from the prison in Lynchburg, to be handed by him to a person in the suburbs of Lynchburg, which would make him (Rian) known to this person, who would aid him, but that he (Rian) did not so call. I would respectfully, however, call your attention to the fact that this prisoner Rian was taken by the Eighth Illinois Cavalry, on the Virginia Central Railroad, within about one or two miles of the house of Doctor Lumpkins, who, you will find by reference to my map, resides on the Mechanicsville turnpike, at a point on that road fifteen miles from Ashland. Doctor Lumpkins has been an active rebel, and fled to Richmond upon the approach of our army, and I would respectfully suggest that it is more than probable that his intention was to go to Lumpkins for the purpose of conveying information to the rebels within our lines, or receiving information from persons at Lumpkins' or connected with Lumpkins' family, and conveying the same to the enemy. I would respectfully suggest that the information conveyed by Rian is or may be of such a character as to require immediate attention, and in conclusion I would respectfully recommend that the prisld in close confinement as a spy until the future shall develop the truth or falsity of his statement.

All of which is respectfully submitted.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. J. ALLEN,

Bill Mikler Kills Judson Polite.

The following was taken from a book called; ( Butler and his cavalry ), by U. R. Brooks, Plub. 1909.  This book cand be found on the internet.
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In the spring of 1864 the gallant Colonel Thomas J. Lipscomb was ordered to the coast of South Carolina with the Second South Carolina Cavalry, where Bill Mikler put in some mighty good work. After Sherman s march, in 1865, there was a negro captain of a company, named Judson Polite, who was a menace and a terror to the good people of that section, and had sworn to kill Bill Mikler on sight. One day Mikler was riding along when Captain Judson Polite stepped from behind a tree, gun in hand, and much to Bill's surprise said: "Damn you, I have got you now." Bill Mikler said: "Yes, I am your prisoner." Judson kept his gun right on him, and told him how he intended to torture him. Bill said: "You know, captain, when you catch a prisoner, you have to make him put his gun down." The negro said: "Dat's so!" Instantly Bill fired and Captain Judson Polite s brains were spattered all over the tree. The people in that section were never molested after that.

LT. COLONEL DAVID DOVE

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LT. COLONEL DAVID DOVE.

Colonel Dove was an ideal Aiiieriean volunteer. When the war broke out he was twenty-one years old. He jiromptly enlisted in the three months service and was elected a Lieutenant in the first company raised in Jackson County, Ohio At the expiration of this term he assisted in raiding Co. H., Second W. Va. Cavalry, and was elected Captain of the same. Captain Dove was often entrusted with perilous missions, and in every case he ved equal to the occasion. He was severely wounded May 2d, 1863, (see pages 77 & 81) after being wounded he was brought back to the house of Mr. B. S. Smythers (at his own request) where he was cared for by members of his own company and Mr Smytlier's family. In July he so far recovered as to be able to return to his own home, near Jackson, Ohio. December 17th, 1868, he married Julia E. Smythers, a most estimable and accomplished young lady, of Kanawha Couuty, West Virginia Captain Dove was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the Regiment, May 18th, 1863. In October he returned to camj) and assumed the command of tiie regiment, until Colonel Powell's return iu March, 1864. His wound compelled his resignation July 5th, 1864. He died January 12th, 1868, loved, honored and respected by all.

Page 77.The regiment endtavorcd to fight the best it could in the darkness, and did succeed in forcing back the rebel right. Captain Dove received a wound in the foot which eventually caused his death.

Page 81.

Captain David Dove was a most brave and promising officer, and the wound he recived on this occasion rendered him almost incapable of father service during to war.

Three Men Of The 7th., Rhoe Island Infantry.

 

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Joseph Nelson Morris, son of Benjamin D. and Mary E. Morris, was born in Bristol, Aug. 24, 1842. He enlisted as a drummer, but participated In all the battles, marches, and sieges that fell to the lot of the regiment. On his return home he learned the cooper's trade and followed It for several years. In 1874 he entered the employ of  W. H. Buffington, with whom he remained nine years, meanwhile studying pharmacy and passing a successful examination. In 1883 he built and opened a drug store on Hope Street, between Church and Constitution Streets, which he conducted up to the time of his death, which occurred Oct. 23, 1895. He married Mary Dunbar, of Bristol, Jan. 31, 1867. She preceded him to the spirit world by about one year. Two daughters, a father, and a sister, Mary L. Morris, survived him. He was a past commander of Babbit Post, No. 15, Grand Army of the Republic, and a member of Major James F. DeWolf Camp, No. 8, Sons of Veterans, of the United Brothers Lodge, No. 15, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of Wampanoag Encampment, No. 9, and of Moict Hope Council, Royal Arcanum. His remains were interred in the North Cemetery.

Francis B. Holland, son of Daniel and Frances Crumb Holland, was born in Vc (?) untown. Conn., Sept. 6, 1844. His mother died at that time. He became a resident i (?) Peacedale, R. I., prior to the Rebellion. He married Julia Armstrong, a native i (?) South Kingstown, Feb. 17, 1867. They have two daughters and three sons. He is by trade a carpenter.

JOHN W. WEBSTER.

Seegeant John W. Webstek was employed, at the outbreak of the Rebellion, in Westerly, R. I., and therefore enrolled himself In the Westerly Rifles, Company I, First Rhode Island Detached Militia. Concerning his service In the Seventh, it has been said that he never was absent from the command, that he was off duty but a single day, and that he never was wounded, though he had at least one narrow escape. A bullet struck his watch, glanced, and Imbedded Itself in a Testament, which he carried in his pocket. For a long time after his muster out, he was watchman and engineer at the Peacedale Mills, South Kingstown. For a year prior to Thursday, July 16, 1896, his health had been gradually falling. On that date he fell near the door of his home and his daughter was obliged to assist him in rising and entering the house. His strength continued to decline, and he passed from earth the following Wednesday, July 22d, in his fifty-ninth year. His funeral was two days later, from the Methodist Church, Peacedale. His wife had preceded him some four years. Besides the daughter, three sons survived him.

Jefferson Mc Clelland, 86th., Indiana, Infantry.

I realize there is not a lot of information, but those looking into this line may find this information helpful.  It will be hard to find any information on him, as he can't be found on any rosters other than those in the Regimental History of the 86th., written by James Barness, Publ. 1895. It should be noted that a family member most have put in for his pension as he is listed in the Pension files.  But at lass I'm unable to research those files.

Jefferson McClelland, Muster in th 86th, Indiana Infantry, on August 21, 1862, as a private in Company H.  Killed in action at Mission Ridge on Novembber 25, 1863.

From the Regimental History.

Jefferson McClelland, of Company H, fell within a rod of the enemy's works on the crest of the Ridge shot dead by a musket ball through the chest when charging on the line while fully manned. He had led all in the up ward rush for the last line of works as he had done from the first start at the line at the foot of the Ridge. He paid the penalty of his daring courage with his life.

Killed Or Wounded By A Cannon Ball.

No. 65. Report of Major James W. Snyder, Ninth New York Heavy Artillery, of operations October 19, 1864.

Lieutenant John Oldswager, Company M, but just promoted from the ranks three days before, was killed by a cannon ball when we advanced upon the crest. He was a noble and brave officer, and never flinched from duty.

John Oldswager, Age 26, tears.  Enlisted, August 28, 1862, at Alexander; Mustered in as Corporal, Twenty-Second Battery, October 28, 1862 ( which became Co. M.,, Ninth Artillery, February 5, 1863 ), to serve three years; Promoted Sergeant, Date not stated; Mustered in as Second Lieutenant, October 16, 1864; Killed, October 19, 1864, at Cedar Creek Virginia; Commissioned Second Lieutenant, September 28, 1864, withrank from August 15, 1864.

This was taken from the ninth Regimental History.

John Oldswager. A survivor of Company M writes: "He was of German nativity, and by trade was a carpenter and joiner. He won his promotion by good, honest service, and was a young man when the death-shot came. His head was shot away, all except the face, which was spread out flat on the ground. He was buried a short distance from where he fell, under a large locust tree. I was talking with him the night before Cedar Creek, and he said he should not live to go through another battle. He was a good, brave soldier."

Subsequently when the National Cemetery was laid out in Winchester, his body was removed to it, and now lies with
those of so many of the Ninth who there

''Under the sod and the dew, await the judgment day."

No. 65. Report of Major James W. Snyder, Ninth New York Heavy Artillery, of operations October 19, 1864.

Captain Orson Howard was instantly killed by a cannon ball, the last shot that was fired from the rebel guns as we made the last advance near the Middletown and Strasburg pike, and when victory had crowned our efforts. He died as all brave soldiers die, with his face toward the enemy, and will long be remembered as one of American's bravest sons.

Orson Howard, Age 24, years.  Enlisted August 25, 1862, at Auburn; Mustered in as First Lieutenant, Co. I, One Hundred and Thirty-Eight Infantry, August 25, 1862 ( which became the ninth Artillery, December 19, 1862 ) to serve three years; Mustered in as Captain Co. E., September 28, 1864; Killed October 19, 1864, at Cedar Creek, Virginia; Commissioned Fiest Lieutenant, September10, 1862, with rank from August 25,  1862,Original; Captain September 28, 1864, with rank of same date.

This was taken from the Ninth Regimental History.

"Then the captain and I, being nearly alone, bore off to the left over uneven ground towards the pike. We passed down
quite an incline to a valley, which had a rail-fence across it running parallel with the pike. I should say the pike was thirty rods away from us square to the front. On the pike wasa rebel battery, which I think was using one gun, firing directly
at us, and had killed and wounded some of our men. Captain Howard said it was of no use for us to charge that battery
alone, and as there were other men approaching, he said we had better wait till they came up, so we sat down behind
the said fence. He sat down flat with his feet towards me. I was on my knees loading my gun when at my right I saw a
letter torn into bits. I picked it up, and asked him to read it while we were waiting, but he replied that he would put it in
his pocket and read it when he had more time. As he was in the act of putting the letter in his pocket, a shot from the battery on the pike took off his head. He simply fell back, straight ened out, and that was all. I took from his body whatever of  value there was and later gave the same to Major Snyder. The shot which killed the captain was next to the last that the battery fired, for our men swept it in a few moments later."

Ninth Kentucky, Infantry.

Adjt. Henry M. Curd, killed by a cannon ball; a gallant and meritorious officer, cheerful under all dangers and privations, and endeared to the command by his frank and manly bearing, who nobly fell in discharge of his duty.

Capt. Joseph Desha was also struck by a cannon ball and carried off the field, as was supposed, in a dying condition; but he returned the same night with his wound tied up, and has since continued in command of his company.

Numbers 96. Report of Lieutenant Colonel Maris R. Vernon, Seventy-eighth Illinois Infantry, of operations January 20-March 23.

I have to record the death of Lieutenant William E. Summers, killed to-day by a cannon ball.

Name: SUMMERS, WILLIAM E

Rank: 1LT

Company: K.

Unit: 78 IL US INF.

Residence: QUINCY, ADAMS CO, IL.

Age: 25

Height: 5' 8.

Hair: BLACK.

Eyes: HAZEL.

Complexion: MEDIUM.

Marital Status: SINGLE.

Occupation: MERCHANT.

Nativity: QUINCY, ADAMS CO, IL.

Joined When: MAR 21, 1864.

Joined Where: ROSSVILLE, GA.

Joined By Whom: GOV OF ILL.

Period: 3 YRS .

Muster In: MAR 21, 1864.

Muster In Where: ROSSVILLE, GA.

Remarks: KILLED IN ACTION MAR 21, 1865 AT BENTONVILLE NC.

 

No. 177. Report of Colonel Leander Blanden, Ninety-fifth Illinois Infantry, commanding Second Brigade, of operations December 15-16, 1864.           

 

Sergt. John Kennedy, Company A, Ninety-fifth Illinois Volunteers, knee carried away by a cannon ball or unexploded shell; primary amputation of the thigh.

From the 95th., Regimental History.

Corporal John Kennedy, wounded in left arm in skirmish at Lake Providence, La., Feb. 10, 1863; also in left knee at Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 15, 1864; leg amputated.
Report of Colonel J. A. Smith, Fifth Confederate Infantry, commanding Third and Fifth Confederate Infantry.

Captain George Moore, of Company H, was instantly killed by a cannon ball.

Report of Brigadier General, Lucius E. Polk, C. S. Army, commanding brigade.

Captain Hugh S. Otey, a brave and faithful officer, was mortally wounded by a cannon ball, from effects of which he died a few days after.

Numbers 413. Report of Captain A. H. Smals, Tenth Virginia Infantry.

 Lieutenant-Colonel Walker was killed by a cannon ball passing through his body.


Numbers 81. Report of Colonel Hiram L. Brown, One hundred and forty-fifth Pennsylvania Infantry.

May 4, furnished a detail of 36 men for fatigue duty. During the day Captain Thomas F. McCreary, of Company G, was wounded by a cannon-ball.

Thos. F. M'Creary Captain August 29, 1862 Promoted from 1st Lt., January 22, 1863; discharged September 8, for wounds received at Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863.


Numbers 4. Report of Colonel Abner C. Harding, Eighty-third Illinois Infantry, commanding Fort Donelson. 

 Lieutenant Harmon D. Bissell, quartermaster, shot dead by a cannon-ball. This was about sundown.
Note. Killed in action at Fort Donelson, Tennessee, February 3, 1863.

Numbers 8. Report of Colonel Douglas H. Cooper, C. S. Army, commanding division.

Serg. Felix S. Heiston, who was particularly distinguished for his bravery and soldier-like bearing. He was killed at his gun by a cannon-ball.


Numbers 57. Report of Colonel Amor A. McKnight, One hundred and fifth Pennsylvania Infantry.

Lieutenant Cummiskey, of Company D. had his head blown off by a cannon ball while gallantly leading his men forward to repulse a charge of the enemy.

P. P. R. Cummiskey 1st Lt., Mustered in February 6, 1862 Killed at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862.

No. 175 Report of Lieutenant. Col. Charles Jones, Seventeenth Louisiana Infantry.

On rising the hill First Lieutenant. T. O. Hynes, of Company K, had his left arm carried away by a cannon ball.

Numbers 121. Report of Colonel Samuel Beatty, Nineteenth Ohio Infantry.

 Major Edwards, acting lieutenant-colonel, was killed, while gallantly doing his duty, by a cannon ball

Numbers 1. Report of Brigadier General S. A. Hurlbut, U. S. Army.

 Captain McClure, of the Second Kansas, lost his foot by a cannon ball.

Captain McClure James R Co. B.,. Residence Junction City, Mustered in June 20, 1861 Must. out with regt. Oct. 31,1861; wounded in actioin September 4, 1861, at Shelbina, Mo.

Numbers 32. Report of Brigadier General N. B. Pearce, commanding First Division, Army of the Arkansas.

We are pained here to have to record the death of Lieutenant Weaver, of this battery, who acted gallantly, and received the death-wound by a cannon ball while sighting his gun.

Numbers 5. Report of Captain Judson Kilpatrick, Fifth New York Infantry.

Private John Dunn, whose arm was shattered by a cannon ball, and who bore himself with the greatest bravery, and who said to Surgeon Gilbert, while amputating his arm, that he could not have lost it in a nobler cause.

DUNN, JOHN.—Age, 20 years. Enlisted, April 25,1861, at New York city; mustered in as private, Co. H, May 9, 1861, to serve two years; wounded, June 10, 1861, at Big Bethel, Va.; discharged for disability, August 21, 1861, at Baltimore, Md., as John S. Dunn.

Ship Carpenters 1812--1826.

Here you will find the registry for ship carpenters for the years of 1812 through 1826.  Many of these names will be repeated as the carpenters went to other duty stations through out the years.  The years of 1812 to 1815, will be names only.  The navy didn't start recording duty stations on the registries till 1818.You will also note other year dates, be side some of the names these dates shows the years that they were at that station. How ever this does not mean that  their not on other registries as their station changed throuh out the years.  As not to miss any information I would do a name search.  I also have the registries for the years of 1827-1838, how ever they were not recorded here as they were to hard to read and too much information to place here. 

If you didn't find your ansetor or name of interest on this list you may request a look up. Also note many of the names stated here will also be on the registries of 1827-1838.  The information for these years are: Name, Date of Commission, Date of Warrant, Place of Brith, Residence of, Appointed from and Duty station.  As you can see there is a lot more information to find. To request information write to me at: dsegelquist1@cox.net

Note. Some Surnames and Ships Names may be misspelled, as the records were hard to read.
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Ship Carpenters.

1812--1826.

 

Regulations & Rules For Ship Carpenters, 1818.

 

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Ship Carpenters Of 1812.

 

Carpenters pay was $20., per month with two rations per day.

 

Robert Fell

George Painter.

Samuel R. Rodgers.

John Nicholson.

Jonaihan Gedney.

John Frazer.

John Kane.

James Main.

John Berricn.

Bradstead Brarurs.

Michael Mullany.

James Sturges.

William Pook.

John Crowley.

 

Ship Carpenters Of 1815.

 

Samuel Brown, Acting.

Breasted Barnes, Acting.

Peter Demerit, Acting.

Horatio Ewart, Acting.

Robert Feel.

Zaccheus R. Fuller.

Jonathan Gedney.

William Gates, Acting.

David Hortsman, Acting.

Samuel Holbrook.

Isaac Irish, Acting.

George Miller, Acting.

John Nicholson.

William Robertson, Acting.

James Stephens, Acting.

Richard Thomas.

 

Ship Carpenters Of 1818.

 

Note don't for get the dates be side the names are the years they were at the same station.

Samuel Brown, Franklin 74. (Guns), 1819, 1822, 1823, 1824.
Breasted Barnes, Washington 74 (Guns), 1819, 1820.
Peter Demeritt, Frigate Congress, 1819.
Abraham Demott, Sackett's Harbor, 1819, 1820, 1822.
John Deacon, Brig Enterprise, 1819, 1820, 1821, 1822, 1823.
Baruch M. Evens, Corvette John Adams.
John Floyd, Navy yards, New York, 1819, 1820.
Zaccheus R. Fuller, Frigate United States, 1819, 1820, 1821.
Robert Fell, New Orleans, 1819, 1820.
Richard Lowell, Brig Saranac.
William Pook, Sacket Harbor, 1819, 1820.
Samuel Phillips, Sloop Ontario, 1819, 1820.
Nehemiah Parker, Indepence 74 (Guns), 1819, 1820.
James Stephen, Sloop Peacock.
John Stewart, Brig Spark, 1819, 1820.
Richard Thomas, Sloop Erie, 1819, 1820.

Ship Carpenters Of 1819.

Baruch M. Evans, Frigate Congress.
Richard Lowell, New York, 1820, 1821, 1822, 1823, 1824.
James Stephens, Sloop Peacock.

Ship Carpenters Of 1820.

Christian Barkenbile, Born Penn., Station Erie.
Thomas Berry, Frigate Gueriere, 1821, 1822.
Baruch M. Evans, Frigate Constellation, 1822.
William Pook, Sackett's Harbor.
John Snider, Frigate Congress, 1821, 1822, 1823.

Ship Carpenters Of 1821.

Baruch M. Evans Frigate, Constellation.
John Justice, Born New Jersey, Erie (Penn.) Station, 1822, 1823, 1824, 1825.
Samuel Phillips, Corvette Cyane, 1822, 1823.
Nehemiah Parker, Columbus 74 (Guns), 1822.
William E. Sheffeld, New Orleans, 1822, 1823, 1824.
Richard Thomas, On Furlough.Ebenezer Harrington, Born Maine, Sloop Hornet

Ship Carpenter Of 1822.

Zaccheus R. Fuller, Naval yard Charlestown, 1823, 1824.
Richard Thomas, Frigate Constitution, 1823, 1824, 1825.

Ship Carpenters Of 1823.

Thomas Armstrong, Sloop Peacock.
Richard Berry, Washington 74 (Guns).
Ebenezer Harrington, Born Maine, Sloop Hornet.
Nehemiah Parker, Frigate Congress.

Ship Carpenters Of 1824.

Thomas Armstrong, Sloop Hornet, West India Station.
Richard Berry, Corvette Cyane, Mediterranean.
John Deacon, Schooner Shark, West India Station, 1825.
John Fisher, New York.
Samuel Phillips, Steam Frigate Fulton, New York.
Nehemiah Parker, A waiting Orders.
John Snider, Corvette John Adams, 1825.

Ship Carpenters Of 1825.

Thomas Armstong, Born Penn., North Carolina 74 (Guns), Mediterranean.
Zaccheus R. Fuller, Boston Station Sick.
John Fisher, Born Virginia.  A waiting Orders.
Samuel Phillips, Born New Jersey, Frigate Constellation, West India.
Nehemiah Parker, Born Mass., Naval Yard Charlestown.
William E. Sheffeld, Born Conn., New York Station.

Ship Carpenters Of 1826.

Richard Thomas, Commission January 22, 1814, Constitution.
Zaccheus R. Fuller, Commission April 12, 1815, Borm Mass., Boston Station.
John Snider, Commission January 1, 1818, Born Penn., John Adams.
Nebemiah Parker, Commission January 27, 1827, Born Mass., Charlestown.
William E. Sheffield, Commission April 8, 1820, Born Conn., New York.
John Justice, Commission December 12, 1820, Born New Jersey, Erie Station.
Samuel Phillips, Commission May 24, 1821, Born New Jersey, Leave of Abscnce.
Thomas Armstrong, Commission June 117, 1822, Born Penn., North Carolina 74 (Guns).
John Fisher, Commission March 20, 1823, Born Virginia, A Wating Orders.
Isaac White, Commission November 29, 1825, Frigate Constetlation.




 

Seven Landsmans of Both Navies.

There is not a lot of information on these names but those looking into these lines may find this information helpful.
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Hugh Monaghan.

The said Hugh Monagrow that his name is Hugh Monaghan and not Hugh Monagilliam.

Hugh Monaghan was sent to Fort Lafayette aand landed on February 5, 1862.

I Hugh Monaghan one of the crew or the late privateer Petrel, now a prisoners in Fort Lafayete, hereby make application to be released from custody on my parole of honor or by taking the oath of allegiance not to render and aid or comfort to the enemy in hostility to the Government of the United States within the terms of the Executive Order, Numbers 1, War Department, dated the 14th February, 1862.
I am, your humble and obedient servant, Hugh Monaghan.

Hugh Monaghan was discharged from Fort Lafayette  in the last part of May or the first part of June of 1862.

Michael Dooling.

The said Michael Dillon that his name is michael Dooling and not Michael Dillon.

Michael Dooling was sent to Fort Lafayette aand landed on February 5, 1862.

MOYAMENSING PRISON, Philadelphia, October 31, 1861.

We, the undersigned, being now prisoners in the above prison upon a charge of piracy or treason, &c., do hereby certify that the bonds or notes which we have respectively executed to N. Harrison, of Philadelphia, are for professional services diligently and faithfully rendered by him to and for us and each of us during the various stages and trials of the said cases, and it is our wish and desire and we earnestly request the proper authorities of the Confederate States of America to recognizeand allow the said bonds or notes, and to direct and order them to be paid to the said N. Harrison or his assignee out of any fund or funds in the hands of the saind Confederate States of America (to which we may be entitled or otherwise) as to them may seem fair and equitable, assuring them that the said claim is justly due, and that it has accrued under circumstances of embarrassment and responsibility which will entitle the said N. Harrison to be paid for the same.
Michael Dooling, Landsman of the Petrel.

J. R. Frisly.

Killed of Confederate fleet in action of August 5, 1864, Mobile Bay.
J. R. Frisly, Landsman.

Christopher Shepherd.
 
Killed of Confederate fleet in action of August 5, 1864, Mobile Bay.
Christopher Shepherd, Landsman.

Henry Fratee.

Wounded of Confederate fleet in action of August 5, 1864, Mobile Bay.
Henry Fratee, Landsman, wounded Badly in hand.

Clarence Miller.

NAVY DEPARTMENT, April 28, 1864.
Major General B. F. BUTLER, &c., Fort Monroe, Va.: SIR:

I inclose herewith a copy of a communication received by the Department from Clarence Miller, dated March 13, 1864, from Libby Prison, Richmond, where he has been held for over a year, having been captured on the North Carolina coast in January, 1863, in consequence of the wreck of the vessel, the U. S. steamer Columbia, on which he was serving. He states in his letter the grounds of his detention. By a declaration of exchange in May, 1863, as reported by Colonel Ludlow on the 30th of that month to the Adjutant-General of the United States, "all officers and men of the steamers Hatteras, Mercedita, Queen of the West, Harriet Lane, Isaac Smith, Columbia, Indianola, and schooner Vassar" were declared duly exchanged. Notwithstanding this, Clarence Miller is still held, not being recognized as a soldier entitled to treatment as a prisoner of war. There are others similarly situated, concerning whom the Department had frequent correspondence with Lieutenant-Colonel Ludlow. Is there no prospect of anything being done for them?Very respectfully, &c.,G. V. FOX,Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

Sidney Bennett.

Sidney Bennett was arrested by order of the Secretary of the Navy and committed to Fort Lafayette January 24, 1862. He was charged with having used highly treasonable and disloyal language whilst serving as landsman on board the U. S. frigate Santee then in the Gulf of Mexico. The said Sidney Bennett remained in custody at Fort Lafayette

Fireman James Sullivan, C. S. Navy.

I have no personal information on James Sullivan, but would like too, if any one as and information on him drop me a line.
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CHARLESTON, S. C., October 6, 1863.

SIR: I have the honor to report that on Monday evening, 5th instant, Lieutenant W. T. Glassell, Confederate Navy, in charge of the propeller David (a small submerged steamer), with the following crew, viz, James H. Toombs, acting first assistant engineer; the city and proceeded down the main ship-channel, passing through the entire fleet of the enemy's vessels and barges, until we arrived abreast of the U. S. frigate Ironsides,a at 8.30 p. m. We then stood off and on for thirty minutes waiting for the food tide to make. At 9 p. m., everything being favorable and every one in favor of the attack, we headed for the Ironsides. When within 50 yards of her we were hailed, which was answered by a shot from a double-barreled gun in the hands of Lieutenant Glassell. I in two minutes we struck the ship (we going at full speed) under the starboard quarters, about 15 feet from her stern-post, exploding our torpedo about 6 1\2 feet under her bottom. The enemy fired rapidly with small-arms, riddling the vessel, but doing us no harm. The column of water thrown up was so great that it recoiled upon our rail bank in such force as to put the fires out and lead us to suppose that the little vessel would sink. The engine was reversed for backing, but the shock occasion by the jar had been so great as to throw in iron ballast among the machinery, which prevented its working. During this delay the vessel, owing to the tide and wind, hound under the quarter of the Ironsides, the fire upon us being kept up the whole time. Finding ourselves in this critical position, and believing our vessel to be in a sinking condition, we concluded that the only means of saving our lives was to jump overboard, trusting that we would be picket up by the boats of the enemy. Lieutenant Glassell and the fireman (James Sullivan) swam off in the direction of the enemy's vessels, each being provided with a life-preserver, and were notre seen afterward. The pilot stuck to the vessel, nd I being overboard at the time and finding that no quarter would be shown, as we had called out that we surrendered, I concluded it was best to make one more effort to save the vessel. Accordingly I returned to her and rebuilt my fires; after some little delay, got up steam enough to move the machinery. The pilot then took the wheel and we steamed up channel, passing once more through the fleet and within 3 fleet of a monitor, being subjected the whole time to one continuous fire of small-arms, the Ironsides firing two 11-inch shot at us. The pilot (Mr. Cannon) has won for himself a reputation that time cannot efface, and deserves well of his country, s, without his valuable aid, I could not have reached the city. The conduct of Lieutenant Glassell was as cool and collected as if he had been on an excursion of pleasure, and the hope of all is that he may yet be in safety. The fireman (James Sullivan) acted in a manner that reflected credit upon himself, having remained at his post until relieved by me. Very respectfully, your obedient servant,J. H. TOOMBS.

Numbers 4. Extract from Journal of Operations in Charleston Harbor, S. C., September 1, 1863-January 21, 1864.Acting Fist Assistant Engineer, C. S. Navy.

Lieutenant W. T. Glassell, C. S. Navy, in charge of the propeller David (a small submerged steamer), with the following crew: James Hl. Toombs, acting first assistant engineers; Walker Cannon, pilot, and James Sullivan, second fireman, started from the city and proceeded down the main ship-channel, passing through the enemy's fleet of vessels, barges, &c. Arriving abreast of the United States frigate Ironsides at 8.30 p. m., the David stood off and on for thirty minutes waiting for the flood tide.

At 9 p. m., everything being favorable, the vessel was directed toward the Ironsides. When within 50 yards of her they were hailed, and answered by a shot from a double-barel shot-gun in the hands of Lieutenant Glassell, and in two minutes afterward the David struck the Ironsides under the starboard quarter, about 16 feet from the stern post, exploding the torpedo about 6 1\2 feet under the bottom of the Ironsides. The enemy immediately commenced firing rapidly with small-arms, riddling the vessel, but injuring no one. The column of water thrown up by the explosion of the torpedo was so great as to recoil upon the David, put out the fires, and induce the belief that she would sink. The shock also disarranged some of the iron ballast, which, becoming entangled with the machinery, prevented its working.

In the meantime, the enemy had kept up their musketry fire; the crew of the David, with the exception of the pilot, therefore jumped overboard in the hope that they would be picked up by the enemy's boats. Engineer Toombs, finding no quarter was being given by the enemy, returned to the vessel, rebuilt the fires, got up steam, and, with the assistance of the pilot, brought the vessel, back to the city, after running the gauntlet of the enemy's fleet, passing within 3 fleet of one of the monitors, and subjected during the whole time to a continuous fire of small-arms. Lieutenant Glassell and James Sullivan, fireman, were last seen swimming in the direction of the enemy's vessels, and it is believed were captured.

The conduct of all engaged in this affair is deserving of commendation, and thought the attempt to destroy the Ironsides was not successful, the practicability at some future period was demonstrated. The want of success is believed to be owing to the small charge of 70 pounds of powder used in the torpedo.

Edward Kirk Wilcox, 27th. Massachusetts.

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Edward Kirk Wilcox, son of O. W. and Mary Ann Wilcox, was born at Springfield, Aug. 24, 1841. He fitted for college at Williston Seminary, Easthampton, and with Alexander Hyde, Esq., of Lee, entering Williams in 1858, but after two years decided upon a business instead of a profes sional life, and was temporarily with his father at Springfield.   He was of the first to enlist at his country s call, and mustered as sergeant-major of the Tenth Massachusetts Regiment, June 21, 1861, marching with them to the front. Upon the organization of the Twenty-Seventh Regiment he was appointed first lieutenant, and assigned to Company I, Capt. Henry A. Hubbard. On account of the sickness and early death of his captain, he was in command of the company in all its North Carolina service, and was promoted captain, Feb. 13, 1862. Indifferent to danger, he was a spirited leader, with coolness and efficiency, inspiring his men by his own demeanor. He was with the regiment on provost duty at  Norfolk, during the winter of 63 and 64, but upon the or ganization of the " Red Star Brigade," was appointed acting assistant adjutant general on Brig. Gen l C. A. Heckman s staff. After reaching Bermuda Hundreds, he was appointed aide-de-camp to Gen l Weitzel commanding the Second Division, Eighteenth Army Corps, and participated in all the actions of the Army of the James. Of the battle of Drewry s Bluff, May 16, 1864, he wrote, " It was the hardest fight I ever was in. How I escaped I cannot tell, as I was under fire seven or eight hours carrying orders into the thickest of the fight."

May 17th, Gen l Stannard assumed command of the brigade, and Capt. Wilcox was transferred to his staff as acting assistant adjutant general First Brigade, First Division, Eighteenth Army Corps. May 30th, the Eighteenth Army Corps started for White-House Landing, effecting a junction with the Army of the Potomac at Cold Harbor on the eve of  June 1st. Stannard s Brigade was led immediately into action, and its frequent changes and the nature of its service, rendered Capt. Wilcox s duties incessant and onerous. Says Durfees " Annals of Williams College : " It so happened that as he was passing through his regiment, the morning of the 3d, a charge was ordered." Unconsciously, this does not do him full credit ; it did not happen. Instructions as to the charge had passed through his hands at three o clock the day previous, and he was there from plan and purpose. He placed himself in front of the line, when one of his broth er officers said, "Coxey, go back where you belong; this is no place for you ! " to which he replied, " I am going with you ; my place is where I can serve my country." When Gen l Smith s voice rang out on the morning air, " Forward ! " with a ringing cheer and call to his men, he dashed forward, foremost of all. Gaining the enemy s cnrvettes, he dashed over them in advance of the column, with his face set on the enemy s main line just in front, when he fell pierced with a dozen bullets. " Coxey," as he was generally known, was popular, genial, courteous and affable. His urbanity, frankness and kindness, insured lasting friendship. His often expressed preference was, that he might be allowed to return to his command, and share with them the honors and dangers of the field. His name is now borne by Post 16, Grand Army of the Republic, Springfield, Mass., an excellent painting of him gracing their hall.

John W. Bartlett, 27th., Massachusetts Infantry.

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John W. Bartlett, Company K., Corporal; Residence Springfield; Clerk; Age 19; Enlisted September 12, 1861; Mustered in September 20, 1861; Appointed Sergeant January 1, 1863; Re-enlisted November 25, 1863; Appointed First Sergeant March1, 1864; Prisoner May 16, 1864, Drurys Bluff, Virginia; Exchanged November 25, 1864; Commission Captain May 15, 1865; Not Mustered in; Mustered out July 8, 1865, as First Sergeant.

Note from the Regimental History.Sergt. John W. Bartlett, of Company K, was among those exchanged from Millen in November. He was so reduced by scurvy and chronic diarrhoea as to weigh less than one hundred pounds, and was considered incurable. Hie was placed in the hospital on his arrival North in November, and was unable to bear removal home until July, 1865. He is now the American Express Agent between Springfield and Albany.

Johnw. Bartlett was born in 1843, Massachusetts; In 1880, he was 43, years and was a Express Messenger.  His wife was Juliet T. Bartlet, she was 35 years.  They had at lest one child, Blanche Bartlett, born 1870.

Charles E. Buzzell

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Charles E. Buzzell.

Birth: Oct. 13, 1844, Sandwich, Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Death: Apr. 1, 1914, Lakeport, Belknap County, New Hampshire.

Son of John Buzzell and Abigail Marston.
Wife: Jennie E. Veasey (1841-1913)
Burial: Bayside Cemetery, Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire.







Charles E. Buzzell, Civil War.

Eighth New Hampshire, Co. F., Born Sandwich N. H.; age 18; Residence Laconia N. H; Enlisted December 27, 1861, as a Private; Appointed Corporal January 5, 1863; Wounded May 27, 1863, at Port Hudson La.; Reduced to ranks January 5, 1864; Discharged December 30, 1864, at Natchez, Mississippi; Tm. Ex.  Post office address Lake Port, New Hampshire.  He did make Sergeant.

Benjamin F. Rollins, 1St., Maine Heavy Artillery.

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Captain BENJAMIN F. ROLLINS.

Joined from Dixmont as Sergeant. A modest, beardless boy, soldier born, unassuming, brave, and true to every duty. Promoted for merit to Second Lieutenant March 23, 1864, First Lieutenant Oct. 17, 1864, and Captain Dec. 13, 1864. . Has since the war, been prominent and prosperous m mercantile pursuits.

Authors note.  There isn't a lot of information here, but I thought those looking into his line and have no picture of him would like one.

George Haven Putnam, 176th., New York Infantry.

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George Haven Putnam. Bervet Major, 176th., New York, Infantry.  Prisoner at Libby and Danville in the winter of 1864-1865.


PUTNAM, G. HAVEN—Age, 21 years. Enrolled at New Orleans, La., to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. E, December 18,1862; promoted quartermaster sergeant, January10, 1863; captured in action, June 23, 1863, at Brashear City, La.; paroled and returned to duty, August 17, 1863; mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. B, December 21, 1863; as first lieutenant and adjutant, March 1, 1864; captured in action,October 19, 1864; paroled, February, 1865; discharged, May 29, 1865. Commissioned first lieutenant, October 16, 1863, with rank from October 10, 1863, vice Irving, Co. B; first lieutenant and adjutant, February 23, 1864, with rank from December 21, 1863, vice-T..H. Edsall mustered out; captain, not mustered, May 2, 1865, with rank from December 10, 1864, vice F. Cuzner discharged.

L. B. Maund, 4th., Georgia

The Sounthern Rifles, Company A., Fourth Regiment Georgia Volunteer, Infantry, A. N. V., C. S. A.

L. B. Maund.

 

Third Sergeant, April 26, 1861. Promoted Junior Second Lieutenant July, 1802. Mortally wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5. 1864, and died in field hospital. After being shot down he was fired upon and then bayoneted by the enemy.

George A. Blanchard, 85th., Illinois Infantry.

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CAPTAIN GEORGE A. BLANCHARD was born in Henderson, Jefferson county, New York, May 14, 1833, and with his parents, Aaron and Anna Blanchard, removed to Illinois and settled in St. Charles in Kane county, in 1838. He served for a time as deputy sheriff and circuit clerk of Kane county, married Amanda Walker, March 17, 1857, and removed to Havana, in Mason county, where he engaged in general merchandise. He assisted in recruiting Company C, and at the organization of the company was elected first lieutenant. He was promoted to be captain February 7, 1863, and commanded the company until captured at the battle of Peach Tree creek, Georgia, July 19, 1864. He was held in various rebel prisons until the close of the war, and was honorably discharged May 15, 1865. Upon his return to Havana he was appointed master in chancery for Mason county, holding the position until 1868, when he was elected circuit clerk. At the close of a four-years term he became the secretary of the Springfield and Northwestern railway, and was serving in that capacity when he died May 4, 1875.

Civil War Records.

Name: BLANCHARD, GEORGE A Rank: 1LT. Company: C. Unit: 85 IL US INF. Residence: HAVANA, MASON CO, IL. Age: 29. Height: 5' 5. Hair: BROWN. Eyes: BLUE. Complexion: LIGHT. Marital Status: MARRIED. Occupation: ROUST ABOUT. Nativity: WATERTOWN, JEFFERSON CO, NY. Joined When: JUL 23, 1862. Joined Where: MASON CO, IL. Joined By Whom: CPT BLACK. Period: 3 YRS. Muster In: AUG 27, 1862. Muster In Where: PEORIA, IL. Remarks: PROMOTED

CAPTAIN Name: BLANCHARD, GEORGE A. Rank: CPT. Company: C. Unit: 85 IL US INF. Residence: HAVANA, MASON CO, IL. Age: 29. Height: 5' 5. Hair: BROWN. Eyes: BLUE. Complexion: LIGHT. Marital Status: MARRIED. Occupation: ROUST ABOUT. Nativity: WATERTOWN, JEFFERSON CO, NY. Joined When: MAR 7, 1863. Joined Where: NASHVILLE, TN. Joined By Whom: GOV OF ILL. Period: 3 YRS. Muster In: MAR 30, 1863. Muster In Where: NASHVILLE, TN. Remarks: HONORABLY DISCHARGED MAY 15, 1865

James Ball & Sarah E. Ball

James Ball was a fireman on the steamer Vidette and died of disease while on the Burnside Expedition to capture Roanoke Island.  His wife was Sarah E. Ball and was living at Poughkeepsie, New York, they had to children: Elnora Ball, born June 26, 1853 and George D. Ball, born January 3, 1855.  She asked Congress for a pension and received $8., per month.

 

Note. If you have any information on this family drop me a line I would like to post it here.

Back Ground

 

The opening phase of what came to be called the Burnside Expedition, the Battle of Roanoke Island was an amphibious operation of the American Civil War, fought on February 7–8, 1862, in the North Carolina Sounds a short distance south of the Virginia border. The attacking force consisted of a flotilla of gunboats of the Union Navy drawn from the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, commanded by Flag Officer Louis M. Goldsborough, a separate group of gunboats under Union Army control, and an army division led by Brig. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside.

The defenders were a group of gunboats from the Confederate States Navy, termed the Mosquito Fleet, under Capt. William F. Lynch, and about 2,000 Confederate soldiers commanded locally by Brig. Gen. Henry A. Wise. The defense was augmented by four forts facing on the water approaches to the island, and two outlying batteries. At the time of the battle, Wise was hospitalized, so leadership fell to his second in command, Col. Henry M. Shaw.

During the first day of the battle, the Federal gunboats and the forts on shore engaged in a gun battle, with occasional contributions from the Mosquito Fleet. Late in the day, Burnside's soldiers went ashore unopposed; they were accompanied by six howitzers manned by sailors. As it was too late to fight, the invaders went into camp for the night. On the second day, February 8, the Union soldiers advanced but were stopped by an artillery battery and accompanying infantry in the center of the island. Although the Confederates thought that their line was safely anchored in impenetrable swamps, they were flanked on both sides and their soldiers were driven back to refuge in the forts. The forts were taken in reverse. With no way for his men to escape, Col. Shaw surrendered to avoid pointless bloodshed.