Peter Rummel Keck.
Birth: Nov. 21, 1836, Pennsylvania.
Death: Mar. 5, 1907, Bentonsport, Van Buren County, Iowa.
Burial: Bentonsport Cemetery, Van Buren County, Iowa.
Photo provided by: Jean Wenke
Father: Henry KECK
Mother: Mary KLINGSMITH
Wife: Mary L. Green, Married: 5 Sept. 1869.
Children: Leroy M. KECK, Clayton W. KECK, Edna W. KECK, Leslie KECK, Hugh B. KECK, Bertha C. KECK and Bessie KECK.
Keck was 25, and living in Bentonsport, when he enlisted as a Private in Co. G of the 4th Iowa Cavalry on Oct. 6, 1861. He was mustered into federal service on Nov. 27, 1861.
During his term of service, he was promoted to Commissary Sgt. on Oct. 1, 1862; to Quartermaster Sgt. on May 1, 1864; and finally to 2nd Lieutenant on Dec. 5, 1864.
He was mustered out of the service with his company on Aug. 8, 1865, in Atlanta.
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John Sloan Keck.
Birth: Oct. 12, 1834, Pennsylvania.
Death: Nov. 29, 1892
Burial: Bentonsport Cemetery, Van Buren County, Iowa.
Photo provided by: Jean Wenke
Father: Henry KECK
Mother: Mary KLINGSMITH
Wife: Mary HANCOCK
Children: Lewis KECK, Harry KECK, Una KECK, Paul KECK, Fred KECK, Joseph KECK, Carl KECK and Katie KECK.
Keck was 27, and living in Bentonsport, when he enlisted as a Private in Co. G of the 4th Iowa Cavalry on Oct. 6, 1861. He was mustered into federal service on Nov. 27, 1861.
During his term of service, he was promoted to 3rd Sgt., then to 2nd Sgt., and finally to 1st Lieutenant on June 25, 1863. In that rank, he served as Adjutant.
He mustered out of the service with his company on Aug. 8, 1865, in Atlanta.
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Here are some battle reports which gave their names.
Note. These will be only parts of the reports, if you would like a full report you can request one, my address can be found in my profile.
April 18 at 8.30 a.m. the division marched for Macon via Double Bridges and Thomaston, arriving and going into camp at East Macon on the evening of the 21st. The march was through a rich country and the distance marched ninety-eight miles. Here official information of the armistice between Generals Sherman and Johnston having been received, the campaign closed. The conduct of the officers and men during the campaign is deserving of the highest commendation. Whether mounted or dismounted, but one spirit prevailed, and that was to run over the enemy wherever found or whatever might be his numbers. Nothing but the impetuosity of the charges, whereby the enemy was not given time to defend himself, can account for the small list of casualties amounting to ninety-eight killed and wounded. In every conflict the troops actually engaged were vastly outnumbered.
At Ebenezer Church General Alexander routed Forrest's command with less than 1,000 men, while General Winslow carried the formidable works at Columbus with but 1,100. From the members of my staff-Bvt. Major James W. Latta, assistant adjutant-general; Captain Thomas C. Gilpin, acting aide-de-camp, Lieutenant J. Sloan Keck, acting aide-de-camp, and Lieutenant Peter R. Keck, ordnance officer-I received on all occasions prompt and gallant assistance. The division arrived at Macon in good fighting condition. I respectfully refer you to the accompanying reports of the brigade commanders in which the charges of the regiments under their command are minutely described; also mentioning the names of officers and men distinguishing themselves for gallantry and soldierly conduct.
In conclusion, I desire to ascribe the success of the division in the first degree to the zeal, energy, and ability displayed by Generals Winslow and Alexander, commanding First and Second Brigades. They have shown in every battle great skill andd gallantry, and, possessing in an eminent degree all the qualities of a cavalry officer, I respectfully urge their immediate promotion for the good of the service. In closed is a list of officers and men who have distinguished themselves and are entitled to promotion.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Atlanta, Ga., May 24, 1865.
Major E. B. BEAUMONT,
Asst. Adjt. General, Cavalry Corps, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi:
Second Lieutenant Peter R. Keck, Fourth Iowa Cavalry, acting ordnance officer, for his habitual good conduct on the field throughout the campaign, and especially for gallantry in a charge near Montevallo on the 31st of March, 1865, to be brevet captain.
GENERAL ORDERS,
HDQRS. 4TH DIV., CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. DIV. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Numbers 1.
Gravelly Springs, Ala., February 10, 1865.
II. Until further orders the following-named officers are hereby announced as the staff of the general commanding, and will be obeyed nd respected accordingly, viz: Major George W. Carter, Third Iowa Cavalry, surgeon in chief; Major M. H. Williams, Tenth Missouri Cavalry, acting assistant inspector-general; Captain Tom C. Gilpin, Third Iowa Cavalry, acting assistant adjutant-general; First Lieutenant T. H. Brown, Third Iowa Cavalry, acting commissary of subsistence; Lieutenant F. W. Morse, One hundred and twenty-first New York Infantry, aide-de-camp; Lieutenant P. R. Keck, Fourth Iowa Cavalry, acting ordnance officer. Subject to the approval of the corps commander, Captain A. Rogers, Fourth Iowa Cavalry, will act as provost-marshal while his company is on duty as escort.
Side Note. Keck, John S. (Veteran.) Age 97. Residence Bentonsport, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted Oct. 6, 1861. Mustered Nov. 27, 1861 Promoted Third Sergeant; Second Sergeant; First Lieutenant June 25, 1863. Mustered out Aug. 8, 1865, Atlanta, Ga.
Keck, Peter R. (Veteran.) Age 25. Residence Bentonsport, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted Oct. 6, 1861. Mustered Nov. 27, 1861. Promoted Company Commissary Sergeant Oct. 1, 1862; Company Quartermaster Sergeant May 1, 1864; Second Lieutenant Dec. 5, 1864. Mustered out Aug. 8, 1865, Atlanta, Ga.
Birth: Nov. 21, 1836, Pennsylvania.
Death: Mar. 5, 1907, Bentonsport, Van Buren County, Iowa.
Burial: Bentonsport Cemetery, Van Buren County, Iowa.
Photo provided by: Jean Wenke
Father: Henry KECK
Mother: Mary KLINGSMITH
Wife: Mary L. Green, Married: 5 Sept. 1869.
Children: Leroy M. KECK, Clayton W. KECK, Edna W. KECK, Leslie KECK, Hugh B. KECK, Bertha C. KECK and Bessie KECK.
Keck was 25, and living in Bentonsport, when he enlisted as a Private in Co. G of the 4th Iowa Cavalry on Oct. 6, 1861. He was mustered into federal service on Nov. 27, 1861.
During his term of service, he was promoted to Commissary Sgt. on Oct. 1, 1862; to Quartermaster Sgt. on May 1, 1864; and finally to 2nd Lieutenant on Dec. 5, 1864.
He was mustered out of the service with his company on Aug. 8, 1865, in Atlanta.
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John Sloan Keck.Birth: Oct. 12, 1834, Pennsylvania.
Death: Nov. 29, 1892
Burial: Bentonsport Cemetery, Van Buren County, Iowa.
Photo provided by: Jean Wenke
Father: Henry KECK
Mother: Mary KLINGSMITH
Wife: Mary HANCOCK
Children: Lewis KECK, Harry KECK, Una KECK, Paul KECK, Fred KECK, Joseph KECK, Carl KECK and Katie KECK.
Keck was 27, and living in Bentonsport, when he enlisted as a Private in Co. G of the 4th Iowa Cavalry on Oct. 6, 1861. He was mustered into federal service on Nov. 27, 1861.
During his term of service, he was promoted to 3rd Sgt., then to 2nd Sgt., and finally to 1st Lieutenant on June 25, 1863. In that rank, he served as Adjutant.
He mustered out of the service with his company on Aug. 8, 1865, in Atlanta.
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Here are some battle reports which gave their names.
Note. These will be only parts of the reports, if you would like a full report you can request one, my address can be found in my profile.
April 18 at 8.30 a.m. the division marched for Macon via Double Bridges and Thomaston, arriving and going into camp at East Macon on the evening of the 21st. The march was through a rich country and the distance marched ninety-eight miles. Here official information of the armistice between Generals Sherman and Johnston having been received, the campaign closed. The conduct of the officers and men during the campaign is deserving of the highest commendation. Whether mounted or dismounted, but one spirit prevailed, and that was to run over the enemy wherever found or whatever might be his numbers. Nothing but the impetuosity of the charges, whereby the enemy was not given time to defend himself, can account for the small list of casualties amounting to ninety-eight killed and wounded. In every conflict the troops actually engaged were vastly outnumbered.
At Ebenezer Church General Alexander routed Forrest's command with less than 1,000 men, while General Winslow carried the formidable works at Columbus with but 1,100. From the members of my staff-Bvt. Major James W. Latta, assistant adjutant-general; Captain Thomas C. Gilpin, acting aide-de-camp, Lieutenant J. Sloan Keck, acting aide-de-camp, and Lieutenant Peter R. Keck, ordnance officer-I received on all occasions prompt and gallant assistance. The division arrived at Macon in good fighting condition. I respectfully refer you to the accompanying reports of the brigade commanders in which the charges of the regiments under their command are minutely described; also mentioning the names of officers and men distinguishing themselves for gallantry and soldierly conduct.
In conclusion, I desire to ascribe the success of the division in the first degree to the zeal, energy, and ability displayed by Generals Winslow and Alexander, commanding First and Second Brigades. They have shown in every battle great skill andd gallantry, and, possessing in an eminent degree all the qualities of a cavalry officer, I respectfully urge their immediate promotion for the good of the service. In closed is a list of officers and men who have distinguished themselves and are entitled to promotion.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Atlanta, Ga., May 24, 1865.
Major E. B. BEAUMONT,
Asst. Adjt. General, Cavalry Corps, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi:
Second Lieutenant Peter R. Keck, Fourth Iowa Cavalry, acting ordnance officer, for his habitual good conduct on the field throughout the campaign, and especially for gallantry in a charge near Montevallo on the 31st of March, 1865, to be brevet captain.
GENERAL ORDERS,
HDQRS. 4TH DIV., CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. DIV. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Numbers 1.
Gravelly Springs, Ala., February 10, 1865.
II. Until further orders the following-named officers are hereby announced as the staff of the general commanding, and will be obeyed nd respected accordingly, viz: Major George W. Carter, Third Iowa Cavalry, surgeon in chief; Major M. H. Williams, Tenth Missouri Cavalry, acting assistant inspector-general; Captain Tom C. Gilpin, Third Iowa Cavalry, acting assistant adjutant-general; First Lieutenant T. H. Brown, Third Iowa Cavalry, acting commissary of subsistence; Lieutenant F. W. Morse, One hundred and twenty-first New York Infantry, aide-de-camp; Lieutenant P. R. Keck, Fourth Iowa Cavalry, acting ordnance officer. Subject to the approval of the corps commander, Captain A. Rogers, Fourth Iowa Cavalry, will act as provost-marshal while his company is on duty as escort.
Side Note. Keck, John S. (Veteran.) Age 97. Residence Bentonsport, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted Oct. 6, 1861. Mustered Nov. 27, 1861 Promoted Third Sergeant; Second Sergeant; First Lieutenant June 25, 1863. Mustered out Aug. 8, 1865, Atlanta, Ga.
Keck, Peter R. (Veteran.) Age 25. Residence Bentonsport, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted Oct. 6, 1861. Mustered Nov. 27, 1861. Promoted Company Commissary Sergeant Oct. 1, 1862; Company Quartermaster Sergeant May 1, 1864; Second Lieutenant Dec. 5, 1864. Mustered out Aug. 8, 1865, Atlanta, Ga.
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