Lewis W Boren.

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Lewis W Boren.

Birth: 1834.
Death: 1892.

Occupation: Laborer.

Wife: Ruth H. Boren. (1843-1923).

Children: Logan M., Lawrence M., Albert Burr, Louis M., Anna L., Lulu Minnie Boren.

Burial: Anna Cemetery, Anna, Union County, Illinois.

Illinois Fourteenth Cavalry Co. G. Regimental History.

First Lieutenant Lewis W. Boren, born in Pulaski county, Illinois, December 11th, 1835; brought up a farmer. At manhood entered a dry goods store as clerk. Enlisted October, 1861, in Company "A," 60th Illinois Infantry; was appointed duty sergeant; was discharged for disability June, 1862. Enlisted in 109th Illinois Infantry, Company "K." In August, 1862, was transferred by  promotion as 1st Lieutenant Company "G," 14th Illinois Cavalry. While in Kentucky service was captured and escaped at Lafayette, Tennessee in June, 1863 ; was wounded at Bean Station December 14th, 1863. Lieutenant Boren was one of the most skillful and bold line officers of  the regiment. He was often employed on hazardous duty. He resigned December 12th, 1864.

Henry M Buel

Henry M Buel

Birth: Jan. 27, 1817.
Death: Apr. 4, 1892.

Wife: Mary Herr Buel (1820 - 1884).

Burial: Old City Cemetery, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana.

Illinois Ninth Cavalry Regimental History.

CAPTAIN HENRY M. BUEL.

 

Henry M. Buel, Captain of Company G, Ninth Illinois Cavalry, was early in  the field recruiting a part of his Company at Valparaiso, Ind., and came to Chicago with his men about the middle of September, 1861, expecting to join Colonel Brackett's regiment of " First Western Cavalry," but when it was found that it was to be an Illinois regiment, he gracefully accepted the situation, and was mustered in with his Company October 9, 1861.

Captain Buel was a faithful soldier and long in command of Company G, and at times commanding a battalion; was a man ever ready and anxious to do his duty. In some of the expeditions in Arksasas he was assigned a prominent place, and after the regiment moved into Tennessee in 1863, he was in command of  a battalion that encountered the rebel General Forrest's troops, defeating them on  the Coldwater.

The Captain was constantly on duty with the regiment during his term of service, and at Scnatobia, Salem and Moscow, with many otherplaces, did effective and good service for the cause against the Confederate troops, and on the famous West Point expedition in February, 1864, Captain Buel with his battalion was the first to march into West Point, and drove the rebels from the town.

Captain Buel was a man kindly in speech and manner, and, by his honest fjdelity to duty and promptness in all matters under his care, gained the esteem of  many in the regiment, was mustered out at the expiration of his term of service, returning to his old home at Valparaiso, Ind., his present address, 1888.

Isaiah Albert Curry

Isaiah Albert Curry.

Birth: Jul. 16, 1835.
Death: Jul. 12, 1902, Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana.

Wife: Mary Catherine Thomas Curry (1840 - 1921).

Children: Alfred R Curry (1862 - 1885), Fayme A Curry Moxley (1871 - 1907).

Burial: Park Cemetery, Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana .

Indiana 99th., Infantry Regimental History.

Captain Isaiah A. Curry.

 Captain Curry was born near Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana, July 16th, 1835, where he has always resided, living on a farm and being a farmer by profession. He was  married to Miss Mary C. Thomas, in December, 1857. He  enlisted as a private in Company B, but was soon after appointed 1st Sergeant, which rank he held until January 1st, 1863, when he was appointed 2d Lieutenant.

On March 20th, 1864, he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant, and April 19th,  1865, he was mustered as Captain, which position he held at the muster out of the regiment. He served faithfully through  all the campaigns of the regiment, and was promoted successively through each grade in his company. His residence is three miles north-east of Greenfield.

Joseph R. Doolittle.

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Joseph R Doolittle.

Birth: May 23, 1842.
Death: May 25, 1927.

Occupation: Machinist.

Wife; Cornelia H. Paddock Doolittle, (1841-1903)

Married January 20, 1865.

Children: Lewis J. and Gerald B. Doolittle.

Burial: Hillside Cemetery, Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut.

Connecticut First Battery History.

JOSEPH R. DOOLITTLE.

Southington. Served three months in Rifle C. . C, 3d C. V. Enlisted Light Battery Oct. 18, 1861 discharged Feb. 17, 1863. physical disability. Reenlisted Jan. 2, 1864; promoted Corporal Nov. 20, 1864. Mustered out June II, 1865.

Page 158, Comrade Doolittle says that at one period when ammunition was running short he had got " about half way to the caissons when we saw Capt. Rockwell with some other officers standing by the roadside. The Captain saw us coming. He ran towards us, waving his sword as high as he could and shouting: 'Halt! Halt!' Then he asked, 'Where are you going?' We had halted, and I answered that we were going back after more ammunition. He smiled and said, 'All right, I thought you were running away.'"

John V.M. Sutphin.

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Corp John V.M. Sutphin.

Birth: 1843.
Death: 1914,

Wife: Frances C Moore Sutphin (1845 - 1909).

Children: Anna A Sutphin (1869 - 1954).

Burial: Neshanic Cemetery, Neshanic, Somerset County, New Jersey.

New Jersey Ninth Infantry Co. F., Regimental History. 

Corporal John V. M. Sutphin was eighteen years of age when he enlisted in Company F, having been born in May, 1843, at Reaville, Hunterdon county, New Jersey. He was with his company at Roanoke Island, and in the battle of Newbern he received a shot in his breast his life being preserved by his blankets, cartridge-box belt and apparel, through which the bullet passed before entering his ftesh. He participated in all the battles in wich the Ninth engaged in North Carolina, and was detailed to act as a sharpshooter. When the regiment went to North Carolina, Corporal Stphin won the prize offered by Captain Appleget to the one making the best shot lying down. He was in every engagement with his company from Walthall in May to Petersburg in the latter part of August, 1864, when a piece of shell, which struck him on the right leg below the kee, disabled him for life. Despite this he was kept at light service in the hospital, and was not discharged until the end of the war. Corpral Sutphm still lives (1889), with happy remembrances of the services performed by him in the battles for the perpetuity of the government.

 

Arthur Longman.

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Arthur Longman.

Birth: 1845.
Death: 1916. Burial:

Wife: Sarah Longman.

Children: Robert, Frank, Raymond, Gratia Longman.

Burr Oak Cemetery, Athens, Calhoun County, Michigan.

Arthur Longman.

Michigan Seventh Cavalry, Co. H.

617 Oak St., Kalamazoo, Mich.

Arthur Longman born in Yorkshire, England, October 6th, 1845; enlisted at Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Mich., August 18th, 1864, as Private in Co. "H," 7th Michigan Cavalry,; wounded in right leg below the knee by kick of horse while marching at night near Petersburg about March 25th, 1865; mustered out at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, July l7th, 1865, and honorably discharged.

Alfred Sickman

LIEUTENANT ALFRED SICKMAN.
Fifth West Virginia Cavalry Formerly Second infantry, Co. G..
 

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Alfred Sickman was born June 27, 1840, in a farm house in Mifflin township, Allegheny county. Pa. His mother died when he was about 8 years old, and his father, Samuel Sickman, married his second wife. Miss Ann Ailes, about two years later, and removed to California in Washington county, Pa., in the spring of 1858. Alfred attended the seminary there until the breaking out of the rebellion, when he recruited what was later called the "Pike Run squad," and proceeding with his men to Pittsburgh, became a part of the Plummer (Aiards, and was elected first lieutenant at the organization.

He was unassuming, pleasant and considerate, greatly liked by his men. He met every duty as it presented Itself, and bravely and conscientiously served his country to the best of his ability. At the battle of Allegheny Mountain, December 13. 1861, while gallantly leading his men, he was sliot and fell dead in front of the enemy, dying as a brave soldier should. His remains were left on the mountain side, and were buried by his comrades April 7, 1S62, on their way to Monterey.  The remains were subsequently removed and lie in the National cemetery at Grafton. 

Burial:Grafton National Cemetery, Grafton, Taylor County, West Virginia.

LIEUTENANT JAMES. M. SIMERAL

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James M Simeral.

Birth: Mar. 12, 1822.
Death: Oct. 25, 1902.

Wife: Martha W. Simeral, ( 1823-1900.)

Children: William,  Edward W. Simeral (1854 - 1928).

Burial: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.

Iowa First Cavalry.

LIEUTENANT JAMES. M. SIMERAL Company L. Was born March 12th. 1822, in Smithfield, (a Quaker community, )  Jefferson county, Ohio. Was educated at Franklin College. New Athens, Ohio. Was deputy auditor and auditor of his native county over five years. Was married to Miss M. Wood, June 22d, 1852 all of Steubenville. Jefferson county, Ohio. Emigrated to Dubuque, Iowa November 1854. Is engaged in the real estate business at Omaha.

Iowa State Records.

Simeral, James M. (Veteran.) Age 38. Residence Dubuque, nativity Ohio.  Enlisted June 13, 1861, as First Sergeant. Mustered Aug. 1, 1861.

Simeral, James M. (Veteran.) Age 38. Residence Dubuque, nativity Ohio.  Promoted Second Lieutenant from First Sergeant of Company G, Sept. 23, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant March 1, 1863. Mustered out
Feb. 15, 1866, Austin, Texas.

Francis Downs, Wusconsin.

This is a picture of Corporal Francis Downs, I found him interesting looking and was going to do a post on him. But after starting researching him I was unable find any personal information on him  I was able to find his service record, but was unable to find any family information other then his mother was Mary Wells.

I was hoping you readers could help fill in the blanks.

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Wisconsin First Artillery.

 

Francis Downs, Residence Gale, Enlister or Mustered August 27, 1861; Corporal; Mustered out October 11, 1864, Term expired.

 

Wisconsin 49th., Infantry, Co. C.

 

Francis Downs, First Lieutenant, Residence La Coese, Enlisted or Mustered  March 6, 1865; Second Lieutenant, January 27, 1865 Mustered out November 11, 1865.

John Jacob Hess.

John Jacob Hess.

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Birth: Sep. 17, 1840, York County, Pennsylvania.
Death: May 23, 1913, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania,

John Jacob Hess was the son of Jacob Hess and, in 1860, was a wheelwright presumably living in York Borough, York County.

He stood 5' 9" tall with light hair and gray eyes. A Civil War veteran, he was drafted in York November 9, 1862 (although that date leads to the possibility that he enlisted as a substitute), and mustered into federal service there November 11 as a sergeant with Co. D, 166th Pennsylvania Infantry (aka "Drafted Militia"). He was honorably discharged with his company July 28, 1863. He then enlisted in York January 26, 1864, and mustered at Harrisburg January 28 as a private with Co. B, 187th Pennsylvania Infantry. Promoted to corporal December 1, 1864, and honorably discharged with his company on August 3, 1865.

He married widow Julia Ossman, née Harvey, May 30, 1871, in York. They had no children, but Julia brought son William Ossman (c. 1862) into the relationship. By 1890, John and Julia were living in Harrisburg. Wife: Julia Hess (1836 - 1905).

Burial: East Harrisburg Cemetery, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

Capt George Washington Bowers.

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Capt George Washington Bowers.

Birth: 1833.
Death: Apr. 4, 1896.

Parents: George C Bowers (1804 - 1870), Hannah Tomer Bowers (1812 - 1896).,

Siblings: George Washington Bowers (1833 - 1896), John Rhinehart Bowers (1834 - 1911), Henry E Clapp Bowers (1839 - 1911), Amelia V Bowers Kendig (1844 - 1897), William Tomer Bowers (1845 - 1931).

Burial: Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania 101st, Infantry, Co. I., Regimental History. 

 

Page 107, George W. Bowers, Capt.; must, in to serv. Jan. 3, '62; capt. at Plymouth, N. C, Apr. 20, 64; escaped Nov. 3, '64 ; must out with Co. Jan. 2, '65, exp. of term.  

 

Page 81, 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 

 

Page 39, 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.

James S. Cooper.

Pennsylvania 103rd., Infantry, Co. A.

James S. Cooper, Corp. ; must, into serv. Sept. 7, '61 ; age 20 ; pro. to Corp. Jan. 25, '63 ; capt'd at Plymouth, N. C, April 20, '64; paroled Dec. 20, '64; must, out with Co.,June 25, '65; Veteran.

No information was found on him.

Andrew T. Boggs

1861.\
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Sgt Andrew T. Boggs.

Birth: 1843,
Death: 1931.

Union soldier, Civil War. GAR star and flag. Co.D., 45th PV,

Wife: Mary Boggs.

Married 1892.

1910.
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Children: Mary Spohn Lingle Boggs (1863 - 1918), Marcella B Boggs Woodring (1893 - 1965). Chester L. Boggs, Reba Boggs, Andrew T. Boggs Jr.

Burial: Trcziyulny Cemetery, Milesburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania .
 

William Wilcox "Will" Hulbert

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William Wilcox "Will" Hulbert.

Birth: May 8, 1838, Connecticut.
Death: Jul. 5, 1911, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.

Parents: Abijah Hulbert (1814 - 1882), Maria Wilcox Hulbert (1817 - 1902).

Wife: Catherine A Hollister Hulbert (1843 - 1929).

Children: Infant Hulbert (1880 - 1880).

Burial:Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.

Georgia Fourth Infantry Regimental History.

 

Lieutenant William W. Hulbert went into the army as first corporal in the West Point Guards, and his promotions were rapid and well deserved. Captured at Spottsylvania while in command of the

sharpshooters of the Fourth Georgia Regiment. He was one of the six hundred Confederate officers who were placed under fire of our batteries on Morris Island, S. C, afterwards transferred to Fort Pulaski, Ga., and paroled December, 1864. He was a gallant Confederate soldier, always ready to face any danger or undergo hardships of any character. Colonel Doles, who was in command of

Ripley's Brigade, speaks in very complimentary terms of Lieutenant

Hulbert's gallantry in action during the seven days' battles around Richmond. There is not a more enthusiastic ex-Confederate in the South, and none that love the Lost Cause more dearly. A reunion
without his presence would loose much of its interest to his many admiring friends, for he is the prince of good fellows. He is now an influential citizen of the city of Atlanta, Ga., and holds the responsible position of division superintendent with the Southern Express Company.

Henry B. Bullard

Connecticut First Light Artillery Regimental History.

 

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Page 83, Just after reaching the anchorage opposite Beaufort the first death in the Battery occurred.Comrade Henry B. Bullard, of Guilford, who had been sick with typhoid fever for a week, succumbed, and his comrades found him a resting place under some giant yellow pines just outside the city.

It was with heavy hearts that the comrades set about the task of burying their dead brother. Not one but wondered how soon new graves might have to be made, and those who were then engaged in the solemn duty might be the next to be laid under the sod. It was not Comrade Bullard's fortune to fight under the flag of his country, he died of disease, not from an enemy's bullet, but his heroism was the same. He had died for his country. 
 

Death: February 6, 1862

Burial: Beaufort National Cemetery. Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.,

Robert K Reese or Reece,

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Robert K Reese.

Birth: January 3, 1832.
Death: July 12, 1916.

Wife: Ann Reese, ( 1850-1893 )

Inscription: Co. "K", 1st Ohio Cav.

Note: 29 at the time of enlistment . He was mustered out on 9/13/65 at Hilton Head, SC. PROMOTIONS: Qtr Master SGT.; 1st Lieut. 12/14/64.

Burial: Big Darby Cemetery, Plain City, Madison County, Ohio.

George W. Anderson.

George W. Anderson.

Birth: 1840, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Death: Unknown.

Occupation: Gold Chain Maker.

Wife: Julia Elizabeth Anderson, ( 1845- 1920.)

Children: James P. Anderson ( 1868-?.)

Burials: Somewhere in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Author: If you have any information on this family I would like to know about.

Massachusetts Tenth Infantry, Co. E., Regimental History.

Anderson, George W.; b. Springfield; 21, S.; jeweller, Springfield; June 21, '61; Corp., May 12, '64; M. 0. July 1, '64; was with the Regiment all the time, never having been sick or disabled or receiving a furlough ; since the War, as a Grand Army man, has been Secretary of Relief Com. ten years, also has served the Tenth Mass. Regt. Association in the same capacity; residence, 1908,Springfield..

Anne Sophia Clapp Merrick

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Anne Sophia Clapp Merrick.

Birth: Nov. 18, 1818, Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Death: May 2, 1879.

Anne Sophia Clapp Merrick NURSE CIVIL WAR.

Parents: Cephas Clapp (1766 - 1851), Sophia B. Clapp (1785 - 1852).

Husband; Solyman Merrick.
Married June 13, 1848.
Died October 1, 1852.

Children: William Merrick (1849 - 1887).

Sibling: Anne Sophia Clapp Merrick (1818 - 1879), Caroline Clapp Briggs (1822 - 1895).

Burial: Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.

She was a Nurse With the Massachusetts Tenth Infantry.  Here she is standing in front of the Surgeon's Tent.

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Alexander W. Chilton

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Alexander W. Chilton.

Birth: Feb. 19, 1837.
Death: Jan. 8, 1882.

Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District Of Columbia.

Vermont Tenth Infantry, Regimental History.

Captain Alexander W. Chilton entered the service from Swanton, Vt,, where he was a school teacher, as Second Lieutenant of Co. F. He was promoted First Lieutenant of Co. I, and on Aug. 9th, 1864, he was commissioned Captain of Co. K, in which position he served until the end of the war. Captain  Chilton was highly esteemed by his comrades as a brave and  trusty officer and a most earnest patriot.

Squire Edward Howard.

Eighth Vermont Infantry, Regimental History.

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Page 234., Capt. S. E. Howard was a mere boy when he enlisted as a private in Company H. He was afterwards promoted to second lieutenant, then to first lieutenant. During the campaign up the Teche to Alexandria, and the siege of Port Hudson, he was acting quartermaster of the regiment. He was then promoted to the captaincy of Company C, which he commanded in the battles of Opequon and Fisher s Hill. In the battle of Cedar Creek he was disabled by severe wounds, and on that account received an honorable discharge in the following December. As a soldier and officer, Capt. Howard was made of the best stuff, and earned each honor he received by duties well per formed
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Page 261, Capt. S. E. Howard is secretary of a cattle company in Wyoming Territory.

Page 268-9, S. E. Howard. Private Company H, Nov. 19, 1861 ; 1st  sergeant, Feb. 18, 1862 ; 2cl lieutenant Company H, Jan. 12, 1863 captain Company C, July 26, 1864; honorably discharged, Dec. 9,1864, for wounds received in action at Cedar Creek, Va., Oct. 19, 1864; served as acting quartermaster of the regiment, Jan. to Dec., 1863; in charge of recruiting party sent to Vermont, Dec., 1863, to March, 1864; acting adjutant during veteran furlough of regiment; A. A. D. C. on brigade staff, and acting quartermaster of brigade judge advocate of court martial held on steamer Cahawba, between New York and New Orleans..

Squire Edward Howard.

Birth: May 15, 1840.
Death: Nov. 26, 1912.

Wife: Helen Marsh Howard.                                                                                                   

Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Captain in the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a First Sergeant in Company H, 8th Vermont Infantry for action on January 14, 1863 at Bayou Teche, Louisiana. His citation reads "Voluntarily carried an important message through the heavy fire of the enemy to bring aid and save the gunboat Calhoun.

Burial: Newton Cemetery, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts ,