This page is not only about the soldiers of Pennsylvania, but soldiers from other branches of the service. If your lucky and find a ancestor here you may learn something you never know about him.
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Men Of Pennsylvania.
1. Second Lieutenant Andrew McLean, of the Second Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, for gallant conduct at the battle of Gettysburg, Pa., to date from March 13, 1865.
Author note. Mustered in May 27, 1861, for 3 years. Promoted from Corporal to Sergeant; to 2d Lt., May 9, 1863; Brevet 1st Lieutenant, March 13, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 16, 1864
2. Second Lieutenant James C. Justus, of the Second Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, for gallant conduct at the battle of the North Anna, Va., to date from March 13, 1865.
Author note. Mustered in May 27, 1861, for 3 years. Captured at Jericho Ford May 24, 64; mustered out March 12, 1865; brevet 1st Lt., March 13, 1865.
3. Second Lieutenant Richard P. Henderson, of the Seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, for gallant conduct at the battle of Gettysburg, Pa., to date from March 13, 1865.
Author note. Was not found on the rosters.
4. Second Lieutenant David R. Hawkins, of the Ninth Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, for gallant conduct at the battle of Gettysburg, Pa., to date from March 13, 1865.
Author note. Mustered in May 24, 1861, for 3 years. Promoted to 1st Sergeant, November 8, 1861; to 2d Lieut., May 2, 1863; to brevet 1st Lt., March 13, 1865; mustered out with company, May 12, 1864
5. First Lieutenant John F. Williams, of the One hundred and seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Bull Run (2d), Va., Gettysburg, Pa., and in front of Petersburg, Va., to date from March 13, 1865.
Author note. Mustered in March 5, 1862. Wounded and captured at Bull Run, Va., August 30, 1862; promoted to 1st Lt. Company F, June 1, 1863.
6. First Lieutenant John A. Waggoner, regimental quartermaster of the First Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, for gallant conduct at the battles of Charles City Cross Roads, Va., to date from March 13, 1865.
Author note. Mustered in June 8, 1861, for 3 years. Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 2d Lt., October 17, 1861to Quartermaster, June 27, 1862
7. First Lieutenant William T. McPhail, of the First Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, for gallant conduct at the battle of Gettysburg, Pa., to date from March 13, 1865.
Author note. Mustered in June 4, 1861, for 3 years. Promoted from 2d to 1st Lieutenant, March 1, 1863; to brevet Captain and brevet Major, March 13, 1865mustered out with company, June 13, 1864.
8. First Lieutenant John Taylor, of the Second Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, for gallant conduct at the battle of the Wilderness, Va., to date from March 13, 1865.
Author note. Mustered in May 27, 1861, for 3 years. Promoted from Sergeant to 1st. Lt., May 9, 1863; captured at Wilderness, May 5,1864; mustered out May 12, 1865; brevet Captain, March 13, 1865
9. First Lieutenant William Burgess, of the Sixth Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, for gallant conduct at the battle of Fredericksburg, Va., to date from March 13, 1875.
Author note. Mustered in April 24, 1861, for three years. Promoted from 2d to 1st Lt., September 19, 1863; brevet Captain, March 13, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 11, 1864.
10. First Lieutenant Benjamin F. Ashenfelter, of the Sixth Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, for gallant conduct at the battles of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania C. H., and Bethesda Church, Va., to date from March 13, 1865.
Author note. Mustered in April 18, 1861, for 3 years. Promoted from 2d to 1st Lt., April 3, 1863; Brevet Captain, March 13, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 11, 1864.
11. First Lieutenant John B. Goodman, of the Sixth Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, for gallant conduct at the battle of Gettysburg, Pa., to date from March 13, 1865.
Author note. Mustered in April 22, 1861, for 3 years. Promoted from Commissioned Sergeant to 2d Lt., April 13, 1863; to 1st Lt., November 1, 1863; Brevet Captain, March 13, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 11, 1864
12. First Lieutenant James L. Hastings, of the Seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, for gallant conduct at the battle of the Wilderness, Va., to date from March 13, 1865.
Author note. Mustered in April 24, 1861, for 3 years. Promoted to Sergeant Major, May 3, 1863.
13. First Lieutenant Samuel V. Ruby, of the Seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, for gallant conduct at the battle of the Wilderness, Va., to date from March 13, 1865.
Author note. Mustered in April 21, 1861, for 3 years. Promoted to 1st Sergeant, March 15, 1862; to 2d Lt., August 1, 1862; to 1st Lt., September 17, 1862; Bv. Captain March 13, 1865; captured at Wilderness, May 5, 1864; discharged March 11, 1865.
14. First Lieutenant E. H. A. Snowwhite, of the Seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, for gallant conduct at the battle of the Wilderness, Va., to date from March 13, 1865.
Author note. Mustered in May 27, 1861, for 3 years. Promoted to 2d Lt., November 10, 1862; to 1st Lt., July 20, 1863; Bv. Captain, March 13, 1865; captured May 6, 1864; discharged March 12, 1865
15. First Lieutenant William Nehr or Nehn, of the Seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, for gallant conduct at the battle of the Wilderness, Va., to date from March 13, 1865.
Author note. Mustered in June 4, 1861, for 3 years. Promoted to 1st Sergeant, May 1, 1862; to 1st Lt., September 17, 1862; to Bv. Captain, March 13, 1865; captured at Wilderness, May 5, 1864; discharged March 11, 1865
16. First Lieutenant George W. McCracken, adjutant of the Tenth Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, for gallant conduct at the battles of the Wilderness and Spottsylvania Court House, Va., to date from March 13, 1865.
Author note. Mustered in June 19, 1861, for 3years. Promoted to Sergeant, July 1, 1862; to 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant, February 22, 1863
17. First Lieutenant James McVicker, of the Ninth Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, for gallant conduct at the battle of Gettysburg, Pa., to date from March 13, 1865.
Authors note. Mustered in November 20, 1861, for 3 years. Promoted to 1st Lt., April 2,
18. Captain David S. Mathews, of the One hundred and seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, for gallant and meritorious services at the battles of Fredericksburg and in front of Petersburg, Va., to date from March 13, 1865.
Authors note. Mustered in March 8, 1862, for 3 years. Promoted from 2d to 1st Lt., April 15, 1863; to Captain, September 16, 1863; to Brevet Major and Lt. Colonel, March 13, 1865; wounded at Fredericksburg, Va., December 13, 1862, and at Petersburg, June 18, 1864; discharged September 14, 1864
19. Captain Edward H. Green, of the One hundred and seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, for gallant and meritorious services at the battles of Bull Run (2d) and Spottsylvania, Va., to date from March 13, 1865.
Authors note. Mustered in February 28, 1862, for 3 years. Wounded at Bull Run, Va., August 30, 1862; promoted to 2d Lt. Company H, January 5, 1863
20. Brevet Captain John F. Williams, of the One hundred and seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, for gallant and meritorious services at the battles of Bull Run (2d), Va., Gettysburg, Pa., and in front of Petersburg, Va., to date from March 13, 1865.
Authors note. Mustered in March 5, 1862, for 3 years. Wounded and captured at Bull Run, Va., August 30, 1862; promoted to 1st Lt. Company F, June 1, 1863
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Edward Moore.
James L. Ridgeley, administrator of Edward Moore, ordinary seaman, who was, in September, 1814, killed in the battle on Lake Champlain. James L. Ridgeley, had put in a claim on behalf of Edward Moore, as to his claim for his part of prize money. It was found, That the amount of the valuations appears to have been $310,000, and that an apportionment of this sum was made among the captors, and the sum of $120.42 was assigned to Edward Moore, who was killed in the battle, but has never been paid.
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Samuel Hambleton.
Samuel Hambleton, was a Purser and was wounded on September 10, 1813, in the engagement between the American and British fleets on Lake Erie, while acting as a volunteer, commanding a division of guns on board the United States brig Lawrence. He put in for a pension and received a pension of that of a Purser. However he felt that as he was wounded while commanding a division of guns he should have a pension of a command of guns and is asking for arrearages, from September 10, 1813, the time being he was wounded, through August 30, 1834, August 30, 1834, being the time of application.
Authors note. The committee found that he let to many years to pass before asking fore a pension. The committee was most grateful for his service, but as many of the events may have faded from his mind and those that may be able to back his claim may no longer be left. Therefore the committee states his application could not be granted.
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George Budd.
Captain Budd, while a lieutenant on board the frigate Chesapeake, was wounded, on the 1st day of June, 1813, in the disastrous engagement with the British frigate Shannon, while gallantly performing his duty. His wound has disabled him from procuring his subsistence by manual labor, and is permanent. Shortly after he received the wound he applied at the Department, and was informed that the law did not authorize the grant of a pension to any officer who remained in the service.
At the present session, on the application of Captain T A. C. Jones, a bill was reported from this committee granting a pension to Captain Jones, under circumstances not distinguishable in principle from the case of Captain Budd; which bill has become a law.
The committee, therefore, consider the principle to be sanctioned. Considering the facts set forth in the memorial of Captain Budd to be fully made out in proof and that his case is entirely within the principle of Captain Jones’ case, the committee herewith report a bill similar in its provisions to the bill passed in favor of Captain Jones.
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Asel Wilkinson.
on the 6th of January, 1814, Congress passed “resolutions expressive of the sense of Congress of the gallant conduct of Captain Oliver H. Perry, the officers, seamen, and marines, and infantry acting s such, on board of his squadron,” in the memorable battle on Lake Erie, of the 10th of September, 1813; and that, by one of said resolutions, it was provided “that three months’ pay be allowed, exclusive of the common allowance, to all the petty officers, seamen, marines, and infantry acting as such, who so gloriously supported the honor of the American flag on that signal occasion.”
Asel Wilkinson, in his statement, verified by oath, represents that he joined the squadron on Lake Erie, under the command of Captain Perry, in April, 1313, as a pilot; that he first served on board of the schooner Somers, whence he was transferred to the Arid; that he continued to serve in that capacity until the surrender of the British fleet; and that he was in the battle of the 10th of September, 1813. He further states that he has never received the three months’ extra pay to which he was entitled, for his aforesaid services, nor assigned the right to it; and prays relief in the premises.
Authors note. The committee found he was entitled to the extra pay in the amount of $75., dollars.
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Amos Armstrong.
Amos Armstrong, of Ohio, was wounded in the battle of Queenstown during the war of eighteen hundred and twelve. It was found that he had been wounded in the battle of Queenstown, and that his pension would be increased to fifteen dollars per month.
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Authors note.
The Vermont militia, for services at the battle of Plattsburg.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in congress assembled, That the proper accounting officers of the Treasury be, and they are hereby, authorized and directed to adjust and settle the claims of the officers and soldiers of the fourth regiment in the second brigade of the third division of the militia of the State of Vermont, who served at the battle of Plattsburg, on the eleventh day of September, one thousand eight hundred and fourteen, for their military services on that occasion.
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Alexander Hays.
Brigadier General Alexander Hays, who was killed in the battle of the Wilderness on the fifth day of May, eighteen hundred and sixty-four. To his wife Annie A. Hays, a pension of fifty dollars per month.
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Isaac L. Battle.
Isaac L. Battle. deceased, of the county of Jackson, in the State of Florida, is hereby, released from any liability under a judgment heretofore obtained by the Post Office Department against him as guarantor on behalf of Charles Matthews and William King, late of said county and State, as bidders for a contract to carry the United States mail, three times a week each way between Bainbridge, in the State of Georgia, and Pensacola, in the State (then Territory) of Florida, in the year one thousand eighth hundred and forty-two.
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Joseph Jewett.
Joseph Jewett, a revolutionary officer, who was slain in battle, to his son Joshua R. Jewett, and only surviving child. A pension of seven and a half years, and a warrant for land.
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Samuel Ransom.
Captain Samuel Ransom, an officer of the revolutionary war, killed at the battle of Wyoming. To his heirs a seven and a half year pay of a captain, for their father’s services in the revolutionary war.
Authors note. Ransom, Samuel (Pa.) Captain Wyoming Valley Company, 26th August, 1776; killed at the Wyoming Massacre. 3d July, 1778.
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