They were Brothers Peter Rummel & John Sloan Keck.

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.

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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.

Brigadier General Joseph B. Plummer.

Joseph Bennett Plummer.

Birth: Nov. 15, 1816.
Death: Aug. 9, 1862.
Burial: Arlington National Cemetery.
Photo provided by John "J-Cat" Griffith

Civil War Union Brigadier General. Born in Barre, Massachusetts, he graduated from West Point in 1841, was commissioned an officer in the 1st US Infantry assigned to garrison and frontier duty. At the start of the Civil War, he commanded a battalion at Wilson's Creek and was appointed Colonel of the 11th Missouri Volunteer Infantry in September 1861. In March 1862, he was promoted Brigadier General and commanded the 5th Division, Army of the Mississippi at New Madrid. In August 1862, while commanding a brigade during the Siege of Corinth, Mississippi, he was killed in action.

His death: He was wounded at the Battle of Wilson's Creek while commanding a battalion of Regulars. He commanded the 5th Division of Pope's army at New Madrid and the Island Number Ten campaign. He subsequently commanded a brigade of Stanley's division at Corinth and died in camp at Corinth on August 9, 1862 (exactly one year after Wilson's Creek) from lingering effects of his wounds and prolonged exposure in the field.

AN ACT
FEBRUARY 7, 1863.

Granting a pension to Frances H. Plummer, widow of the late Brigadier General Joseph B. Plummer, of the United States army.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representaives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be directed to place the name of Frances H. Plummer, widow of the late Brigadier General Joseph B. Plummer, of the United States army, on the pension roll, at the rate of fifty dollars a month, from the ninth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, for and during her widowhood. Passed the House of Representatives February 6, 1863.
Attest: E. M. ETHERIDGE, Clerk.

The Name Of The Starr's From Connecticut.

A while back I was asked to look up some information on the Starr’s of Connecticut while I was researching I found that there were a lot of Starr’s in Connecticut so I decided to do this page on them. Most of the information will be military only. This information will cover the years of 1776-1865, with some Miscellaneous information from time to time.
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Starr, Jehosaphat (Conn). Quartermaster-Sergeant of Webb's Additional Continental Regiment, 25th March, 1777; Regimental Quartermaster, 19th November, 1777; taken prisoner on the Long Island Expedition, 10th December, 1777; exchanged — August, 1778; Ensign 2d Connecticut, 6th January, 1779; resigned 29th March, 1780.

Starr, Josiah (Conn). Captain 4th Connecticut, 1st May to December, 1775; Lieutenant-Colonel of Swift's Connecticut State Regiment, July to November, 1776; Leiutenant-Colonel 7th Connecticut, 1st January, 1777; Colonel 1st Connecticut, 27th May, 1777; retired 1st January, 1781. (Died 1813.)

Starr, Thomas (Conn). Ensign 7th Connecticut, 1st January, 1777; wounded in Danbury Raid, 27th April, 1777: 2d Lieutenant, 25th January, 1778; 1st Lieutenant, 12th March, 1780; retired 1st January, 1783. (Died 21st April, 1806.)

Starr, Thomas (Conn). Captain Connecticut Militia, 1776 and 1777; wounded at Danbury, 27th April, 1777. (Died 1806.)

Thomas Starr, was a Captain of the Alarm company, he was wounded by a party of British horse, very badly, at the time when the town of Danbury was being brunt by the enemy, the year was April 27,1777, His home was in Danbury, for his wounds he received a one-third pension.

Starr, William (Conn). Ensign 7th Connecticut, 1st January, 1777; 2d Lieutenant, 3d November, 1777; resigned 25th May, 1780; Captain Connecticut Militia in 1781: wounded at Groton Heights 6th September, 1781. (Died 6th June, 1823.)

Lists and Returns of Connecticut Men in the Revolution, Vol. 12.

1. Connecticut Line, 1777-1781.
Colonel, Josiah C. Star, New Milford.

2. Connecticut Line, 1781-1783.
Captain, David Starr, Middletown.

3. Middletown.
Continental Regiments.
Tim Starr Jun, his tax was abated for the service of two persons.

4. 16th., regiment, Robin Starr.

5. 16th., regiment, Thad. Starr.

6. Connecticut Line, 1777-1781.
Groton.
Jesse Starr.

7. Connecticut Historical Society.
Elected Vice President, May 26, 1908.
Frank Farnsworth Starr.

8. Farmington.
Captain, David Starr.

9. 16th., regiment, Joseph Starr.

10. New Milford.
Colonel Joseph Starr.

11. Goshen.
Lieutenant, William Starr.

The Public Records of the Colony of Connecticut, Vol. 15 May 1775 - June 1776.

1. This Assembly do appoint Colonel Josiah Starr, Esqr, Lieutenant-Colonel.

2. This Assembly do appoint Daniel Starr to be Major of the third regiment of horse established as aforesaid.

3. This Assembly do establish Comfort Starr to be Cornet of the troop of horse in the 16th regiment in this Colony.

4. Josiah Starr of New Milford, Esqr, to be Lieutenant-Colonels of the battalions of foot now to be raised in this Colony

5. Ordered, That Richard Christophers, Esq', pay out of the country bills in his hands, unto Benjamin Starr, for riding post on her Majesties service to Menneck, the sum of three pounds and ten shillings.

6. 1710.
To Thomas Starr, for his horse to Hartford ridden by Mr. Adams who preached the election sermon, 0. 8. 0.

The Public Records of the State of Connecticut, October 1776 - February 1778.

1. A Meeting Of The Goveknob And Council Of Safety, April 28th., 1777.
William Starr of Goshen is appointed Ensign in Capt. Chapman's company in Col. Swift's battalion.

2. A Meeting Of The Goveknob And Council Of Safety, April 28th., 1777.
Thomas Starr 3'1 is appointed Ensign in Capt. Woodbridge's company in Col. Swift's battalion.

3. Voted, To raise a company of matrosses to be stationed at New London in the service of this State until the first day of February, A.D. 1778 unless sooner discharged.
Daniel Starr Lieutenant company of matrosses.

4. David Starr, to be Second Lieutenants in the eight battalions, now ordered to be raised in this State.

5. Josiah Starr, to be Lieutenant Colonels of the eight battalions now ordered to be raised in this State.

6. Ezra Starr to be Captain of the 4th troop of horse in the 3d regiment of light-horse in this State.

7. Mathew Starr to be Ensign of the ninth company or trainband in the 16th regiment in this State.

8. Thomas Starr to be Captain of the alarm list company within the limits of the 9th company or trainband in the 16th regiment in this State.

The Public Records of the State of Connecticut, May 1778 - April 1780.

1. Upon the memorial of Amos Ranney, Charles Plum and Daniel Starr, shewing to this Assembly that on the first day of December, 1777, they severally enlisted into the service of this State on board the ship Oliver Cromwell for the term of six months, and that they served on board said ship more than said term of six months, during which time they assisted in capturing two rich prizes the Admiral Kepple and the Cyrus, which have arrived in port and been condemned, and that after the expiration of their time of service, as aforesaid, they made application to Capt. Parker, the commander of said ship, for their discharge, which was refused them, whereupon they left the ship and were afterwards returned by Capt. Parker as deserters, and were thereby debarred from receiving their wages and prize money, as per memorial on file


2.. Daniel Starr, shewing to this Assembly that on the first day of December, 1777, they severally enlisted into the service of this State on board the ship Oliver Cromwell for the term of six months, and that they served on board said ship more than said term of six months, during which time they assisted in capturing two rich prizes the Admiral Kepple and the Cyrus, which have arrived in port and been condemned, and that after the expiration of their time of service, as aforesaid, they made application to Capt. Parker, the commander of said ship, for their discharge, which was refused them, whereupon they left the ship and were afterwards returned by Capt. Parker as deserters, and were thereby debarred from receiving their wages and prize money, as per memorial on file 3. Maj. Ezra Starr, lately promoted from a captaincy in the light-horse in the 3d regiment, certifies that his late company is destitute of a captain, cornet and quarter-master, that he has led the said troop to the choice of said officers, and that they have chosen.

4. This Assembly do establish William Starr to be Lieutenant of the first company of the alarm list in the 23d regiment in this State.

5. This Assembly do appoint Ezra Starr, Esqr, Major of the third regiment of light-horse in this State in the room of Jabez Hill, Esqr, who has resigned.

The Public Records of the State of Connecticut, January 1782 - December 1782.

Last Will and Testament of Daniel Starr, 1782.

Note. ( LMoney )- Leagl money.

Upon the Memorial of Ezra Starr of Danbury Shewing to this Assembly That his Father Maj"" Daniel Starr late of said Danbury Dec'' did some Time in the Month of Septemb"" 1776 when in full Life and free exercise of Reason make his last Will and Testament well executed according to Law by which he disposed of his Estate in the following manner viz He gave to his Wife Rachel £ 300 LMoney out of his Personal Estate for her use forever and the Improvement of the one third Part of his real Estate as Dower during her natural Life to Mary the Wife of Eliphalet Barnum formerly the Wife of his Son Eli Dec"' the Sum of £ 100, LMoney, to the Memorialist his only surviving Son a certain Home Lott in said Danbury on which he now Lives containing about Seven Acres and an half with the Dwelling House and other Buildings standing thereon, and then Ordered all the remainder of his Estate both real and Personal except a few spicific Legacies of no great value to each of his Children to be divided into five equal Parts two of which equal Parts he divised to the Memorialist, and one equal Part to each of his two Daughters & Rebecca, and the other to his Grand Daughter Abigail Starr only Child of his eldest Son Daniel Starr Deceas^ who were the only Children or legal Representatives of said Major Starr Deceas*^ with this Proviso that in Case the said Abigail should die without Issue of her Body before she should arrive at the Age of twenty One Years her Share should be divided among his own Children in the Same Proportion as he had ordered the remainder of his Estate to be divided and constituted the Memorialist Sole Executor of said Will. That in the Month of April following the British Troops made an inroad into Danbury at which Time the said Major Starr lost his Life in a very sudden manner his dwelling House and almost every Thing therein were consumed to Ashes that some Time after this unhappy Event he examined all the Papers which he had been able to save, but never could find said Will, and supposes the Same was burnt in the House, but that in looking over said Papers he found a Will of his Fathers of an Older Date by which he had disposed of his Estate in a very different manner and of which he also was appointed Sole Executor, which Will he exhibited to the Court of Probate for the District of Danbury, which being proved was by said Court approved, That al- though said Will is much in his favour yet as he verily thinks it was not that by which his Father meant to have his Estate Settled, he has not yet proceeded to any Settlement, And that although he might Settle with his two Sisters agreeable to the last Will and be by them discharged Yet his Neice Abigail Starr abovementioned is incapable and will be so for many Years to come by reason of her Alinority of giving any discharge, and when she arrives at the Age of twenty One Years may Appeal from the Judgment of the Court of Probate approving said Will, and should the same be disapproved, the Estate will then be Intestate, and she by Law be entituled to a double Portion which he Supposes would be unreasonable, and thereupon Prays that said Estate may be Settled according to the Tenor of the W'ill that was burnt as that would be agreeable to the rest of the Family as Per Memorial on File.

Resolved by this Assembly that the said Ezra Starr be and he is hereby authorized directed and enjoined within a reasonable Time to pay out of the personal Estate of the said Maj'' Daniel Starr Dec'' to Rachel Starr the Widow of the said Dec'' the Sum of three hundred Pounds lawful! Money and to Mary Barnum the Wife of Eliphalet Barnum the Sum of One hundred Pounds L. Money And the Court of Probate for the District of Danbury is hereby Impowered and directed to Order one third part of the real Estate of the said Dec'' to be distributed to the said Widow as Dower during her natural Life and to the said Ezra Starr only Son of said Dec'' the Home Lott on which he now lives containing about seven Acres and an half with the Dwelling House and other Buildings Standing thereon and also two Fifth Parts of the remainder of said Estate to him his Heirs and Assigns forever and the other three fifth parts to Rachel Starr & Rebecca Starr the Daughters of said Dec"^ and to Abigail Starr Grand Daughter of said Dec'' to them their Heirs and Assigns forever in severally and in equal Proportion, Provided nevertheless That in Case the said Abigail shall Die before she Arrives at the Age of twenty one Years leaving no Issue of her Body her part and Share in said Estate shall be divided the one half to the said Ezra, and the other half to the said Rachel & Rebecca equally and the Distribution being thus made and approved by said Court of Probate and Registered in the Records of said Court shall vest each of said Heirs with a full and ample Title to the Estate thus distributed according to the Tenor of said Distribution and all the Heirs of said Estate shall be forever concluded thereby.

Pension Rolls of the United States.

1. William Star, was from the State of Connecticut, County on New London, was a Quarter Master of the 8th. Regiment Connecticut, his allowance $6., dollars, the sums received was $120.86, dollars, was placed on the roll on September 26, 1788, Commencement of his pension was on September 26, 1788, he was to get a increase in pension on November 18, 1808, his amount was now $45., dollars, the sums received was $334.50., the reason for the increase Militia, Disabled.

2. Thomas Starr, A invalid, was from the state of Connecticut, his rank was Captain, his allowance was $80, dollars, the sums he received was $970.66, when placed on the roll is unknown, Commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1794, Died in 1808.

3. Robin Starr, of the state of Connecticut, county of Litchfield, was a private of the Connecticut Line, his allowance was $96, dollars the sums he received was $1,334.88, he was placed on the roll on October 29, 1818, Commencement of his was on April 9, 1818, his age was 81, died in April of 1832.

4. Thaddeus Starr, from the state Connecticut, county of Fairfield, was a private of the Connecticut militia, his allowance was $96, dollars, the sums he received was $126, dollars, the date he was placed on the roll is unknown, commencement of his pension was on February 16, 1819, his age was 74, Paid to March 4,1820, and suspended.

The Civil War.

1. Starr, Augustus W., private, co. A, of the 7th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry.

2. Starr, Augustus W. or Augustus, private, co. D., of the 15th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry.

3. Starr, Benjamin, private & First Sergeant, co. B, of the 7th, Connecticut Infantry.

4. Starr, Charles, private, co. C., of the 29th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry (Colored).

5. Starr, Charles H. or Charles, private, Co. C., of the 21st Regiment, Connecticut Infantry.

6. Starr, David A., private, co. K., of the 5th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry.

7. Starr, David A., private, co. K., of the 20th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry.

8. Starr, Edward C., private, co. A., of the 20th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry .

9. Starr, Eli, private, co. I., of the 1st Regiment, Connecticut Heavy Artillery .

10. Starr, Elisha R., Sergeant & Lieutenant, Co. K, of the 5th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry.

11. Starr, Frederick, First Lieutenant, c. B., of the 23rd Regiment, Connecticut Infantry.

12. Starr, George, private, co. F., of the 5th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry.

13. Starr, George, private, co. E., of the 11th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry.

14. Starr, George, private, co. D., of the 22nd Regiment, Connecticut Infantry.

15. Starr, George H., private, Co., unknown, of the 1st Independent Battery, Connecticut Light Artillery.

16. Starr, George H., private, co. C., of the 2nd Regiment, Connecticut Heavy Artillery.

17. Starr, George H., private, co. I., of the 14th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry.

18. Starr, George W., private, co. I., of the 2nd Regiment, Connecticut Heavy Artillery.

19. Starr, George W., private, co. G., of the 14th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry.

20. Starr, Grosvenor, Adjt. & 1st. Lieut. & Adjt, co. F & S., of the 7th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry.

21. Starr, Henry, private, co., B., of the 29th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry (Colored).

22. Starr, James M., Corporal & Sergeant, co. G., of the 5th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry.

23. Starr, Josiah, private & sergeant, co. c., of the 29th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry (Colored).

24. Starr, Lafayette W. or Lafayette, private & sergeant, co. F., of the 8th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry.

25. Starr, Lewis H., private & corporal, co. C., of the 29th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry (Colored).

26. Starr, Nathan or Nathan A, private, co. C., of the 21st Regiment, Connecticut Infantry.

27. Starr, Samuel, private, co. C., of the 16th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry.

28. Starr, Samuel A., private, co. E., of the 5th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry.

29. Starr, Samuel A. or Samuel, private, co. I., of the 1st Regiment, Connecticut Heavy Artillery.

30. Starr, William E., private, co., B., of the 14th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry.