Here are about 40 names of the 58th., if you don't see your name of interest and you know they were in the 58th., regiment. Then just drop me a line and I will be glad to look him up.
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William R. Blythe.
Birth: Jan. 1, 1842
Death: Nov. 25, 1863
Son of Samuel and Martha Blythe. Pvt., Co. A, 58th Reg. Ind. Inf. Service Record: Mustered in Co. A, 58th Infantry Regiment on 11/12/1861. Killed November 25, 1863, at Mission Ridge. Mustered in from Princeton Indiana, age 20. Burial: Blythe Chapel Cemetery, Owensville, Gibson County, Indiana.
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John Farris, Residence Petersburg, Mustered in as a Private, Co. A., November 12, 1861, at Princeton Indiana, age 23. Killed at Chicamauga, September 19, 1863.
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William H. McGrary, Residence Owensville, Mustered in November 12, 1861 as a Private Co. A. Killed at Stone River, December 31, 1863, Promoted Sergeant.
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Henry Torrence, Quartermaster, Field & Staff of Co. A., Residence Utica, Enlister August 26, 1861, at Murfreeboro Tenn.,age 19, Mustered out July 25, 1865. Note. 2 Lieu. 1st Lieutenant May 15, 1864; Capt May 29, 1865. Mustered out at Louisville, Kentucky. Veteran.
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James W. Curry, Wagoner, Co. B., Mustered in November 12, 1861, at Princeton, age 26. Note. Wagoner. Wounded at the Battle of Stone's River, Tennessee on Dec. 31, 1863; has been missing since.
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Jasper Blackard, Private, Co. B., Enlisted October 21, 1861, at Princeton, age 23, Mustered in November 12, 1861. Killed at Mission Ridge, November 25, 1863. Listed in Roll of Honor as Blackguard. Burial Chattanooga, National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee.
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William H. ( A.? ) Eaton, Private, Co. B., Enlisted October 21, 1861, age 18, at Princeton, Mustered in November 12, 1861. Died at Andersonville prison of disease, July 27, 1864.
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John Redburn, Private, Co. B., Enlisted October 21, 1861, at Princeton, age 25, Mustered in November 12, 1861. Died of fever at Lebanon Kentucky, February 11, 1862.
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Augustus Milburn, First Sergeant, Co C., Enlisted in October 1, 1861, Mustered in November 12, 1861, at Princeton, age 22. Promoted Captain April 11, 1864, Veteran. Mustered out on 25 Jul 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky.
Birth: Dec. 21, 1836, Patoka, Gibson County, Indiana.
Death: Aug. 1, 1907, Patoka, Gibson County, Indiana.
PARENTS: Felix & Margaret (Brazelton) Milburn.
Spouse: Isabelle Jane DEVIN Milburn (1841 - 1899.)
Children: Alexander Devin Milburn (1869 - 1910.) Susan Devin Milburn Witherspoon (1873 - 1962.) Mary Ellen Milburn Trippet (1876 - 1964.)
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson County, Indiana.
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George W. Alvis, Private, Co. C., Enlisted in October 1, 1861, At Princeton, age 23, Residence Patoka, Mustered in November 12, 1861. Killed at Stone River, December 31, 1862.
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George W. Mann, Private, Co. C., Residence Princeton, Enlisted in October 1, 1861, at Princeton, age 35, Mustered in November 12, 1861, at Princeton. Discharged for dicability.
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George Standwich, Private, Co. C.,Residence Dunleith, Enlisted in October 1, 1861, at Princeton, age 23, Mustered in November 12, 1861. Died at Corinth Mississippi, June 3, 1862, of disease.
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Willis Coleman, Private, Co. D., Residence Winslow, Enlisted in December 12, 1861, at Princeton, age 27, Mustered in December 12, 1861. Discharged for disability.
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James H. ( M.? ) Cunningham, Corporal, Co. D. Enlisted in December 12, 1861, at Princeton, age 20, Mustered i December 16, 1861. Veteran, promoted Sergeant.
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George W. Shopbell, Private, Co. D., Residence Princeton, Enlisted December 5, 1861, at Princeton, age 19, Mustered in December 16, 1861, at Princeton. Mustered out December 31, 1865, as a Sergeant.
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Benjamin Taylor, Private, Co. D., Residence Princeton, Enlisted December 5, 1861, at Princeton, age 20, Mustered in December 16, 1861. Died at Bardstown Kentucky, November 4, 1862, of disease.
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Jabez Art, Private, Co. E., Mustered in November 12, 1861. Died at Huntsville Ala., July 28, 1862.
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Henry K. Brenton, Private, Co. E., Enlisted November 12, 1861,at Princeton, age 27. Mustered in November 12, 1861. Died at Lebanon Kentucky, May11, 1862 of disease.
Birth: 19 Aug 1834, Pike, Indiana.
Death: 11 May 1862.
Father: Robert Brenton.
Mother: Catherine Bordus.
Wife: Deborah Harned.
Marriage: 20 Oct 1857, Pike, Indiana.
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Enoch Innman, Private, Co. E., Enlisted November 13, 1861, at Dover Hill, age 18, Mustered in November 12, 1861. Died at Columbia, April 9, 1862.
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Jerry Alexander, Private, Co. E., Mustered in September 4, 1862. Died at Nashville Tennessee, April 16, 1864.
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Philip Q. Barnett, First Sergeant, Co. F.,Residence Rockport, Mustered in November 12, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant April 1, 1862.
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George W. Anderson, Wagoner, Co. F., Residence Gentryville, Enlisted November 10, 1861, at Princeton, age 23, Mustered in November 12, 1861. Died of disease at Chattanooga, TN. Veteran Volunteer February 14 1864. Wagoner. Occupation: Farmer.
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Henry McCoy, Private, Co. F., Residence Eureka, Enlisted November 10, 1861, at Princeton, age 19, Mustered in November 12, 1861. Died January 2, 1863 of wounds received in battle at Stone River, December 31, 1862.
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Oliver Wilson, Private, Co. F., Residence Eureka, Enlisted November 10, 1861, at Princeton, age 21, Mustered in November 12, 1861. Absent without leave since Oct. 7, 1862; reported as deserted on May 1, 1864. Dropped as a deserter.
Birth: 1834.
Death: 1917.
Burial: New Vermillion Cemetery, Sandford, Vigo County, Indiana.
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Lewis Sawyer, Private, Co. F., Residence Rockport, Enlisted November 11, 1861, at Princeton, age 20, Mustered in November 12, 1861. Died at home August 3, 1862, unknown reasons.
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William D. Adkins, Recruit, Co. F., Enlisted September 22, 1864, at Jeffersonville, age 25, Mustered in October 20, 1864. Died at Newbern N. C. April 13, 1865, of disease.
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Rufus J. Myres, Sergeant, Co. G., Enlisted August 26, 1861,at Princeton, age 40, Mustered in September 4, 1861. Died at Louisville, KY. November 28, 1864 of disease. Veteran Volunteer February 14, 1864. Sgt. (Myers)
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Thomas Dedman, Corporal, Co. G., Enlisted August 26, 1861, at Petersburg, age 23. Mustered in September 4, 1861. Killed at Chicamauga, September 18, 1863.
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Perry Adams, Private, Co. G., Enlisted August 26, 1861, at Petersburg, age 18, Mustered in September 4, 1861. Died at Bowing Green Kentucky, March 11, 1862, of Fever.
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Benjamin Palmer, Private, Co. G., Enlisted August 26, 1861, at Petersburg, age 24, Mustered in September 4, 1861. Died at Nashville Tennessee, October 2, 1862, of Typhoid fever.
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William H. Lyndall, Corporal, Co. H., Residence Washington, Enlisted October 18, 1861, at Washington, age 23, Mustered in December 16, 1861. Died at Lebanon Kentucky, February 3, 1863, in Hospital of disease.
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John G. Auld, Musician, Co. H., Residence Washington, Enlisted October 18, 1861, at Washington, age 45. Mustered in December 16, 1861. Drummer. Died at Nashville, TN in hospital of disease.
Burial: Nashville National Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
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Thomas Bledsaw, Private, Co. H., Residence Mt. Pleasant, Enlisted October 18, 1861, at Mt. Pleasant, age 18, mustered in December 16, 1861. Was supposed to have died at St. Louis June 25, 1862, nothing heard since.
Note. He did die on June 25, 1862, buried at Jefferson Barracks.
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John Sholey, Private, Co. H., Residence Washington, Enlisted October 18, 1861, at Washington, age 18, Mustered in December 16, 1861. Died near Corinth Mississippi, May 19, 1862, of disease.
Burial: Corinth National Cemetery, Corinth, Alcorn County, Mississippi.
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George W. Ent, Corporal,Co. I., Enlisted December 12, 1861, at Petersburg, age 26, Mustered in December 16, 1861. Died at Field Hosp. at Stone River Battlefield 1/9/63 of Wounds. Corpl.
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Daniel A. ( David ? ) Bradfield, Private, Co. I., Enlisted October 13, 1861, at Petersburg, age 18, Mustered in December 16, 1861. Died at Bowling Green Kentucky, March 21, 1863.
Birth: Jul. 21, 1843.
Death: Mar. 21, 1862.
Son of W. & S. J. Bradfield
Co. I 58th Regiment, Indiana Infantry, Organized at Princeton and Indianapolis, Ind., November 12 to December 22, 1861. Died at Bowling Green, KY. of Fever. March 21, 1862.
Father: William Bradfield (1815 - 1893.)
Burial: Morrison Cemetery, Pike County, Indiana.
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David W. Price, Private, Co. I., Enlisted October 13, 1861, at Petersburg, age 20, Mustered in December 16, 1861. Died at Bardstown Kentucky, January 26, 1862, of measles.
Burial: Lebanon National Cemetery, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky.
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Thomas Wolff, Private, Co. I., Enlisted October 13, at Petersburg, age 18, Mustered in December 16, 1861. Died at Bardstown Kentucky, December 25, 1861. Died from poisoning.
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Henry C. Howard, Sergeant, Co. K., Enlisted December 12, 1861, Ladog, age 25, Mustered in December 22, 1861. Killed in Battle at Mission Ridge, November 25, 1863. Wounded in Battle Chicamauga, GA., September 19, 1863.
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William H. H. Cox, Private, Co. K., Enlisted October 21, 1861, at Princeton, age 20, Mustered in December 22, 1861. Died of disease at Louisville, Kentucky on Dec. 20, 1861. Alternate spelling Cox, William H. H.
Burial: Cave Hill National Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
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James C. Renier, Private, Co. K., Enlisted December 11, 1861, at Prineton, age 19, Mustered in December 22, 1861. Appointed Corporal 29 June, 1862. Missing in Battle of Chicamauga, September, 19, 1863.
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David R. Raybuck, Private, Co. K., Mustered in December 22, 1861, Died at Corinth, Mississippi, May 8. 1862.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Lieutenant Colonel W. H. Cheek.
Brig. General James Byron Gordon.
James Byron Gordon.
Birth: Nov. 2, 1822
Death: May 18, 1864
Civil War Confederate Brigadier General. With the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, he enlisted and was appointed a Major in the 1st North Carolina Cavalry Regiment. He served under the command of General J.E.B. Stuart and was promoted Cavalry Colonel in November 1862. During the Confederate retreat after the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, he defeated Union forces at Hagerstown Maryland, helping the Confederates escape into Virginia. In September 1863, he was promoted to Brigadier General and assigned command of the North Carolina Cavalry Brigade. When General Stuart was killed in the Battle of Yellow Tavern, Gordon assumed the role of defending Richmond, Virginia. On May 12, 1864, Gordon's cavalry engaged Union troops at Meadow Bridge, north of Richmond, long enough for reinforcements to arrive however, Gordon was mortally wounded in the battle and died within a week.
Burial: Saint Paul's Episcopal Churchyard, Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina.
Birth: Nov. 2, 1822
Death: May 18, 1864
Civil War Confederate Brigadier General. With the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, he enlisted and was appointed a Major in the 1st North Carolina Cavalry Regiment. He served under the command of General J.E.B. Stuart and was promoted Cavalry Colonel in November 1862. During the Confederate retreat after the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, he defeated Union forces at Hagerstown Maryland, helping the Confederates escape into Virginia. In September 1863, he was promoted to Brigadier General and assigned command of the North Carolina Cavalry Brigade. When General Stuart was killed in the Battle of Yellow Tavern, Gordon assumed the role of defending Richmond, Virginia. On May 12, 1864, Gordon's cavalry engaged Union troops at Meadow Bridge, north of Richmond, long enough for reinforcements to arrive however, Gordon was mortally wounded in the battle and died within a week.
Burial: Saint Paul's Episcopal Churchyard, Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Names From Texas.
Here are some names from Texas, There is not a lot infomation, mostly just one liners. But it may give you a lead on the family your looking too. If you happen to know more about the event stated here or have more information on the name, drop me a line and I will be glad to add it to the page.
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Coleman County.
January 24, 1874, Indians stole from Willis Brown 12 horses. Pursued by Lieutenant Elkins and ten men of minute men company, and Lieutenant Gusman with ten United States soliders. While on scout Indians attacked the camp of Elkins and stoled 4, horses.
Menard County.
August 1, 1861, Indians killed William McDougal.
Birth: unknown.
Death: Aug. 6, 1866.
Burial: Fort McKavett Cemetery, Schleicher County, Texas.
August 1, 1866, Indians wounded Clara Shellenburg.
March 20, 1871, Indians killed George Centry.
In 1871, Indians stole a herd of 1050 cattle from C. R. Perry and killed two of his herdsmens.
April 6, 1874, Indians stole73 horses, from T. W. Mann.
May 1872, Indians killed James Scull and Mr. Bradbury a transient and stole 100 horses.
Kerr County.
February 24, 1675, Lieutenant Henry Schwethelm, Kerr county Minute Men, had a fight with Indians wounded several and recaptured somehorses.
Henry Schwethelm.
Birth: Sep. 4, 1840.
Death: Aug. 16, 1924.
Texas Ranger.
Parents: Sibbila Katharine Schwethelm (1820 - 1889.)
Spouse: Emilie Schwethelm (1846 - 1933.)
Burial: Glen Rest Cemetery, Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas.
In 1874 & 1875, Indians stole from John Billings 200 cattle and four horses; Amos Billings 200 cattle and four horses; H. L. Nelson 50 cattle and one horses; Peter Corn 10 cattle and three horses; John Callahan 50 cattle and 13 horses; D. Turneyubt 50 cattle and two horses; C. P. Smith 50 cattle and two horses; H. Henderson 100 cattle and two horses.
San Saba County.
August 3, 1873, Indians killed Newton Phillips on Cherckee Creek.
Hamilton County.
June 1867, Indians killed Miss Whitney ans a man who was moving and wounded his wife and two children, and a young lady, and carried off a boy; also killed Deorge Fuynce.
Live Oak County.
September 26, 1876, Indians killed Thomas Stringfield and his wife; carried off their sons Dolphus and Thomas.
Denton County.
Indians carried off a son of William Freeman, three children of McElroy, with four children of James Box and killed James Box.
Wichita County.
October 14, 1873, Indians killed Preston Allison on Big Wichita.
Parker County.
August 9, 1873, Indians killed Joseph M. Hemphill.
Joseph M. Hemphill,
Birth: Mar. 23, 1856.
Death: Aug. 2, 1873.
Burial: Veal Station Cemetery, Springtown (Parker County), Parker County
Texas.
Kendall County.
July 16, 1866, Indians killed Henry Emma Jones.
November 24, 1866, Indians Killed Theo. Gothardt.
July 16, 1869, Indians wounded Adolph Rosenthall.
Burnet County.
February 15, 1869, Indians killed Emma Jones.
November 17, 1869, Indians killed F. M. Smith, and stole 49 horses.
Comal County.
June 29, 1871, Indians wounded August Knibbe.
Bandera County.
January 27, 1873, Indians killed Joseph Moore and his wife and stabed their four children.
Indians robbed the house of Santos Gonzales.
Indians killed Philip Gortin and E. Flores and Fel. Montez.
Frio County.
Indians stole several horses from Wilson Bailey.
Zavalla County.
September 1873, Indians killed Ben Pullim and stole 23 horses.
Indians stole 34 horses from W. Dougherty.
Indians stole from A. C. Bennett, 13 horses.
Young County.
Indians stole from J. C. Loving 23 horses.
Indians stole from G. W. Slaughter & Son 20 horses.
Jackson County.
Indians killed Charles E. Rivers and stole 50 horses and mules.
M'Culloch County.
April 29, 1873, Indians killed Bill Goodman on Brady Creek.
March 17, 1873, Indians killed William Denham and his son-in-law Cusick, and stole 4 horses.
Gillespie County.
August 19, 1870, Indians killed Louis Spardt.
February 27, 1871, Indians killed John McComit and wounded Ed. McComit
Wise County.
September 1866, Indians killed Tsabel Babb and carried off Doff Babb and Bank Babb.
November 1866, Indians killed John Bailey.
1867, Indians carried off Thomas Bailey and Richard Freeman.
1868, Indians killed Mary Russell, Martha Russell, Hawig Russell, boy russell and Buck Green, William Bailey, John Miller and Frank Cornes.
February 1871, Indians killed Stephen Hampton and stole 441 horses.
Stephens County.
In 1873 & 1874, indians stole 6 horses from E. L. Walker.
July 1874, Indians killed Marion Stockdale at Brownings ranch on Clear Fork of Brazo.
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Coleman County.
January 24, 1874, Indians stole from Willis Brown 12 horses. Pursued by Lieutenant Elkins and ten men of minute men company, and Lieutenant Gusman with ten United States soliders. While on scout Indians attacked the camp of Elkins and stoled 4, horses.
Menard County.
August 1, 1861, Indians killed William McDougal.
Birth: unknown.
Death: Aug. 6, 1866.
Burial: Fort McKavett Cemetery, Schleicher County, Texas.
August 1, 1866, Indians wounded Clara Shellenburg.
March 20, 1871, Indians killed George Centry.
In 1871, Indians stole a herd of 1050 cattle from C. R. Perry and killed two of his herdsmens.
April 6, 1874, Indians stole73 horses, from T. W. Mann.
May 1872, Indians killed James Scull and Mr. Bradbury a transient and stole 100 horses.
Kerr County.
February 24, 1675, Lieutenant Henry Schwethelm, Kerr county Minute Men, had a fight with Indians wounded several and recaptured somehorses.
Henry Schwethelm.
Birth: Sep. 4, 1840.
Death: Aug. 16, 1924.
Texas Ranger.
Parents: Sibbila Katharine Schwethelm (1820 - 1889.)
Spouse: Emilie Schwethelm (1846 - 1933.)
Burial: Glen Rest Cemetery, Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas.
In 1874 & 1875, Indians stole from John Billings 200 cattle and four horses; Amos Billings 200 cattle and four horses; H. L. Nelson 50 cattle and one horses; Peter Corn 10 cattle and three horses; John Callahan 50 cattle and 13 horses; D. Turneyubt 50 cattle and two horses; C. P. Smith 50 cattle and two horses; H. Henderson 100 cattle and two horses.
San Saba County.
August 3, 1873, Indians killed Newton Phillips on Cherckee Creek.
Hamilton County.
June 1867, Indians killed Miss Whitney ans a man who was moving and wounded his wife and two children, and a young lady, and carried off a boy; also killed Deorge Fuynce.
Live Oak County.
September 26, 1876, Indians killed Thomas Stringfield and his wife; carried off their sons Dolphus and Thomas.
Denton County.
Indians carried off a son of William Freeman, three children of McElroy, with four children of James Box and killed James Box.
Wichita County.
October 14, 1873, Indians killed Preston Allison on Big Wichita.
Parker County.
August 9, 1873, Indians killed Joseph M. Hemphill.
Joseph M. Hemphill,
Birth: Mar. 23, 1856.
Death: Aug. 2, 1873.
Burial: Veal Station Cemetery, Springtown (Parker County), Parker County
Texas.
Kendall County.
July 16, 1866, Indians killed Henry Emma Jones.
November 24, 1866, Indians Killed Theo. Gothardt.
July 16, 1869, Indians wounded Adolph Rosenthall.
Burnet County.
February 15, 1869, Indians killed Emma Jones.
November 17, 1869, Indians killed F. M. Smith, and stole 49 horses.
Comal County.
June 29, 1871, Indians wounded August Knibbe.
Bandera County.
January 27, 1873, Indians killed Joseph Moore and his wife and stabed their four children.
Indians robbed the house of Santos Gonzales.
Indians killed Philip Gortin and E. Flores and Fel. Montez.
Frio County.
Indians stole several horses from Wilson Bailey.
Zavalla County.
September 1873, Indians killed Ben Pullim and stole 23 horses.
Indians stole 34 horses from W. Dougherty.
Indians stole from A. C. Bennett, 13 horses.
Young County.
Indians stole from J. C. Loving 23 horses.
Indians stole from G. W. Slaughter & Son 20 horses.
Jackson County.
Indians killed Charles E. Rivers and stole 50 horses and mules.
M'Culloch County.
April 29, 1873, Indians killed Bill Goodman on Brady Creek.
March 17, 1873, Indians killed William Denham and his son-in-law Cusick, and stole 4 horses.
Gillespie County.
August 19, 1870, Indians killed Louis Spardt.
February 27, 1871, Indians killed John McComit and wounded Ed. McComit
Wise County.
September 1866, Indians killed Tsabel Babb and carried off Doff Babb and Bank Babb.
November 1866, Indians killed John Bailey.
1867, Indians carried off Thomas Bailey and Richard Freeman.
1868, Indians killed Mary Russell, Martha Russell, Hawig Russell, boy russell and Buck Green, William Bailey, John Miller and Frank Cornes.
February 1871, Indians killed Stephen Hampton and stole 441 horses.
Stephens County.
In 1873 & 1874, indians stole 6 horses from E. L. Walker.
July 1874, Indians killed Marion Stockdale at Brownings ranch on Clear Fork of Brazo.
Monday, January 09, 2012
William H. Lum.
Sergeant, William H. Lum.
Birth: 28 Dec. 1840, North East,Cecil,MD.
Death: 5 Aug. 1911, Columbus,Franklin,Ohio.
Burial: 11 Aug. 1911, Green Lawn Cem,Columbus,Franklin,Ohio.
Father: Nicholas M. LUM.
Mother: Ann Zane.
William H. Lum, Sergeant, Maryland 5th., Infantry, Company A., Enlisted September 12, 1862, Mustered out January 27, 1863. Wounded in action at Atietam Maryland, September 17, 1862, discharged for disabilly.
Birth: 28 Dec. 1840, North East,Cecil,MD.
Death: 5 Aug. 1911, Columbus,Franklin,Ohio.
Burial: 11 Aug. 1911, Green Lawn Cem,Columbus,Franklin,Ohio.
Father: Nicholas M. LUM.
Mother: Ann Zane.
William H. Lum, Sergeant, Maryland 5th., Infantry, Company A., Enlisted September 12, 1862, Mustered out January 27, 1863. Wounded in action at Atietam Maryland, September 17, 1862, discharged for disabilly.
Major James E. Powell
Numbers 82. Report of Lieutenant Colonel Robert T. Van Horn, Twenty-fifth Missouri Infantry.
HDQRS. TWENTY-FIFTH REGIMENT MO. VOLS, FIRST BRIG., SIXTH DIVISION, ARMY OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Near Pittsburg Landing, April 9, 1862.
CAPTAIN: I have the honor herewith to submit a report of the part taken by the regiment under my command in the battles of the 6th and 7th instant. The regiment occupied the right of the First Brigade, commanded by Colonel Peabody, acting brigadier-general, and had the honor of opening the fight on the 6th, the attack being made on its front at 3 o'clock in the morning. By order of the acting brigadier-general three companies-Captains Schmitz, Company B; Eveans, Company E, and Dill, Company H-under Major Powell, were dispatched to engage the enemy's advance, which was successfully done until reenforced by the Twenty-first Missouri, under Colonel Moore. The fighting now became general and heavy, and I was ordered to support with the whole regiment. The enemy had now reached within the distance of half a mile of the encampment, where they were checked and held until near 7 o'clock, when our force fell back to the line of encampment, where another stand was made. The fighting was very severe until 8 o'clock, when we were compelled to fall back still farther behind our encampments on the division, which had by this time formed in line of battle on an elevation in our rear. My regiment had by this time become badly cut up, but they rallied and took position on the right of the Twelfth Michigan, with the loss of several of my most valuable officers. The fighting now became most determined, and continued with little intermission for three hours. The enemy, being thrice repulsed, finally moved to our left. It was in this part of the engagement that Major James E. Powell, a most valuable officer and brave soldier, fell mortally wounded.
James E. Powell.
Birth: Dec. 19, 1819, Worcestershire, England.
Death: Apr. 6, 1862, Pittsburg Landing, Hardin County, Tennessee.
Missouri 25th., Infantry, Enlisted March 24, 1862, St. Louis Mo. Killed at Shiloh, April 6, 1862; Was a brave, capable officer, universally like by the officers and men.
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| Major James E. Powell. |
Near Pittsburg Landing, April 9, 1862.
CAPTAIN: I have the honor herewith to submit a report of the part taken by the regiment under my command in the battles of the 6th and 7th instant. The regiment occupied the right of the First Brigade, commanded by Colonel Peabody, acting brigadier-general, and had the honor of opening the fight on the 6th, the attack being made on its front at 3 o'clock in the morning. By order of the acting brigadier-general three companies-Captains Schmitz, Company B; Eveans, Company E, and Dill, Company H-under Major Powell, were dispatched to engage the enemy's advance, which was successfully done until reenforced by the Twenty-first Missouri, under Colonel Moore. The fighting now became general and heavy, and I was ordered to support with the whole regiment. The enemy had now reached within the distance of half a mile of the encampment, where they were checked and held until near 7 o'clock, when our force fell back to the line of encampment, where another stand was made. The fighting was very severe until 8 o'clock, when we were compelled to fall back still farther behind our encampments on the division, which had by this time formed in line of battle on an elevation in our rear. My regiment had by this time become badly cut up, but they rallied and took position on the right of the Twelfth Michigan, with the loss of several of my most valuable officers. The fighting now became most determined, and continued with little intermission for three hours. The enemy, being thrice repulsed, finally moved to our left. It was in this part of the engagement that Major James E. Powell, a most valuable officer and brave soldier, fell mortally wounded.
James E. Powell.
Birth: Dec. 19, 1819, Worcestershire, England.
Death: Apr. 6, 1862, Pittsburg Landing, Hardin County, Tennessee.
Missouri 25th., Infantry, Enlisted March 24, 1862, St. Louis Mo. Killed at Shiloh, April 6, 1862; Was a brave, capable officer, universally like by the officers and men.