Horace Capron, Massachusetts.

Push to enlarge.

Capron, Horace. Born at Attleborough, Mass., Aug. 31, 1804. Lieut. Colonel, 14th 111. Cavalry, Dec. 3, 1862. Colonel, Feb. 6, 1863. Engaged in the skirmishes of Celina and Kettle Creek in Apr. and May, 1863. In pursuit of Morgan's raiders from June 22 to Aug. 13, 1863. Present at the battle of Buffington Island, Ohio, July 19, 1863. Engaged in skirmishes at the surrender of Cumber- land Gap, Abingdon, Va., Powder Spring Gap and present at the battles of Blountsville, Tenn., Rhea Town, Walker's Ford, Bean's Station and Mossy Creek, Sept., 1863, to Jan., 1864. In com- mand of troops at Nicholasville, under Maj. General Stoneman, June 26, 1864. Engaged in charge of Capron's Brigade in operations upon the right flank of General Sherman's Army on the Chattahoochee River, skirmishing from July 26, 1864, to Aug 4, 1864. Served under General Slocum in the 20th Army Corps and under General Schofield and Maj. General George H. Thomas in frequent skirmishes and battles from Aug. 21, 1864, to Nov. 23, 1864. Engaged in the battles of Columbia, Nov. 24, and Franklin, Nov. 29, 1864. Disabled in a night charge by the enemy. Honorably discharged for disability, Jan. 23, 1865. Brevet Brig. General, U. S. Volunteers, Mar. 13, 1865. Died at Washington, D. C, Feb. 23, 1885.

Birth: Aug. 31, 1804 Attleboro Bristol County Massachusetts.
Death: Feb. 22, 1885.

Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he was called upon to establish and later to lead, an Illinois cavalry regiment. Appointed as Colonel of the 14th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, he was the oldest cavalry officer in the Union Army. Seeing action in a number of battles, he was wounded on August 3, 1864, at Athens, Georgia. Due to his injury he left active service and for merit was brevetted Brigadier General of U.S. Volunteers on March 13, 1865. His son, Horace Capron Jr. a Medal of Honor recipient, was killed in action February 6, 1864. After returning to Illinois, he was again called upon by the government in 1867, to serve as Commissioner of Agriculture for the United States Government. In 1871, he resigned from that post to lead a team of experts to assist Japan in agricultural reforms and in opening up the island of Hokkaido to colonization. Leaving Japan in 1875, he returned to Washington D.C. where he continued working on behalf of the Japanese and U.S. agriculture interests until his death.

Parents: Seth Capron (1762 - 1835) Eunice Mann Capron (1767 - 1853)
Spouse: Louisa Victoria Snowden Capron (1811 - 1849)

Children: Nicholas Snowden Capron (1835 - 1836)
Adeline Capron (1837 - 1854)  
Horace Capron (1840 - 1864)
Albert Banfield Capron (1841 - 1901)
Elizabeth Snowden Capron Mayo (1843 - 1880)
Osmond Tiffany Capron (1845 - 1910)

Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery Washington District of Columbia District Of Columbia. Plot: Henry Crescent, Lot 360 East

Names of The 7th., Pennsylvania Cavalry.

Here is a list of men from company A., of the 7th., Pennsylvania Cavalry.  These are not all the names just a few I picked.  I do however have full rosters of all the companies.  So if you need information on a ancestor or a name of interest, drop me a line and I will be glad to look up the information.  My address can be found in my profile.
-----------------------------------------------------------

3rd  Quartermaster, GEORGE B. F. KITCHEN, veteran. Private Co. A. Re-enlisted as a veteran. Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Promoted to Quartermaster Nov. 29, 1864. Mustered in Dec. 7, 1864. To Captain Co. A July 24, 1865. Mustered in Aug. 10, 1865. Mustered out with company, Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Died December 13, 1883, at Shenandoah, Schuylkill Co., Pa.

1s.  GEORGE S. FRAZER, veteran. Sergeant Co. K. Mustered in Oct. 12, 1861. Promoted to Regimental Commissary Sergeant November 1, 1863. Re-enlisted as a veteran Nov. 1863. Promoted Commissary of Subsistence Dec. 20, 1864. Mustered in Feb. 15, 1865. Discharged May 21, 1865. Died January 26, 1898, at Pittsburg. Pa. Buried at Connelsville, Fayette Co., Pa.

Sergeant Major, CHARLES BRANDT, veteran. Mustered in Dec. 21, 1861. Promoted from Sergeant Co. M to Sergeant Major July 1, 1863; to Second Lieutenant Co. M March 9, 1864; to First- Lieutenant Sept. 15, 1864; to Captain Dec. 1, 1864. Reported dead

WILLIAM M. IRVIN, veteran.  Mustered in Oct. 16, 1861. Promoted to Hospital Steward from private Co. K Oct. 16, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran Nov. 28, 1863. Mustered out with regiment, Macon, Ga., Aug. 23. 1865. Residence Mobile, Ala.

PERCEY H. WITE, private Schuylkill County Troop, 1859. Private Company L. Third Penna. Cavalry 60th in line  Aug., 1861. Promoted to First Lieutenant company A, 7th Penna. Volunteer Cavalry November .5, 1861. Musitered in Nov. 25, 1861. Promoted to Captain July 26, 1863, to rank from June 25, 1863. Honorably discharged Feb. 10, 1865. Wounded Aug. 20, 1863, in action at Sparta, V/hite Co., Tenn. Captured Aug. 20, 1864, in engagement, Lovejoy's station, Ga. Kilpatrick's raid. Prisoner at Charleston, S. C, from Aug. 25 to Nov. 23, 1864. Residence 634 East Park street. Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pa.

2nd Bugler,JONATHAN BULL, recruit Sergeant 4tla Regiment Penna. Mllita, Sept. 15 to Sept. 25, 1862. Sergeant, 39th Penna. Volunteer Militia July, 1, 1863.  Mustered in Co. A, 7th Penna. Volunteer Cavalry Feb. 11, ISb'i. Honorably discharged by general orders Sept. 30, 1865. Residence Port Carbon, Schuylkill Co., Pa.

8th., WILLIAM ANSPACH, recruit. Mustered in Feb. 23, 1864. Honorably discharged by general order June 27, 1865. Died at Broad Mt., Schuylkill Co., Pa., June 4, 1903. Buried June 8, 1903, in O. F. Cemetery, St. Clair, Pa.

14th., CHARLES BEAUMONT, recruit. Private Co. H, 129th Regiment Penna. Volunteer Infantry August 16, 1862. Mustered out at Harrisburer, Pa.. May 18, 1863. Privaite Co. C. 39th Regiment Penna. Volunteer Militia, July, 1863. Mustered in Co. A, 7th Penna. Vet. Volunteer Cavalry Feb. 9, 1864. Mustered out with co'npany at Macon, Ga.. Aug. 23, 1865. Died Jan. 25, 1903, at St. Clair, Schuylkill Co., Pa. Buried in Odd Fellows' Cemetery.

55th PATRICK FOGARTY, vet- eran. Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville, Ala., Nov., 1863. Prisoner from Oct. 1, 1864 to April 27, 1865. Honorably discharged by general order Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Wayne Station, Pa.

66th., FREDERICK HAMMER, veteran. Private Co. D. Washington Light Infantry 10th Regiment Penna. Volunteer Infantry, April 22 to July 27, 1861. Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville, Ala., Nov. 1863. Mustered out with company at Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Mahanoy City, Schuylkill Co., Pa.

100th., FRANCIS LEONARD, veteran. Private Co. H. Tower Guards 6th Regiment Penna. Vol- unteer Infantry, April 22 to July 27. 1861. Mustered in Co. A, 7th Penna. Volunteer Cavalry, Sept. 28, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville Ala., Nov., 1863. Mustered out wnh company at Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.

102nd., LUKE A. LANNIGAN, veteran. Mustered in Sept. 23, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville Ala., November, 1863. Wounded on Shelbyville Pike, 1862. Mustered out with company at Macon, Ga., Aug. 23 1865. Died March 1, 1899, at Mt. Carbon, Schuylkill Co., Pa. Buried at Pottsville, Schuylkill Co., Pa., with military honors.

121st., JOHN McCABE, recruit. Mustered in Sept. 6, 1864. Discharged by general order May 8. 1865. Died March 7, 1902, at St. Clair, Schuylkill Co.. Pa. Sept. 26, 1903, reported to be at Soldiers' Home, Eric, Pa. 135th. CHARLES L. ROHRBACK, veteran. M'ustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran Nov.. 1863. Mustered out with company at Macon Ga., Aug. 23. 1865. Died at Philadelphia, Pa.

147th. WILLIAM ROBINSON, recruit. Mustered in Feb. 9, 1864. Killed Aug. 20. 1864. in action at Love joy's Station, Ga. Kilpatrick's raid.

149th. EMANUEL SNYDER, veteran. Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out with company at Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Reported dead.

150th. JOSEPH C. SHAW. Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Discharged for disability Feb. 27, 1863. Died at Girardville, Schuylkill Co., Pa.

151st. PETER H. SNYDER. Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out Sept. 28, 1864. expiration of terai. Died at Mahantongo township, Schuylkill Co., Pa.

155th. THOMAS L. SEITZINGER, recruit. Mustered in Feb. 9, 1864. Mustered out with company at Macon Ga., Aug. 23. 1865. Residence Mendan, New Haven Co., Conn.

156th. JOSEPH B. SIMPSON, recruit. Mustered in Feb. 9, 1864. Mustered out with comnany, Macon, Ga.. Aug. 23, 865. Residence Easton, Northampton Co., Pa.

157th. ELIAS STARR, recruit. Mustered in Feb. 23, 1864. Mustered out with comnanv at Macon. Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Macon, Macon Co., Mo.

158th. PERRY SNYDER, recruit. Mustered in Feb. 27, 1864. Mustered out with company at Macon, Ga.. Aug. 23, 1865. Reported dead.

159th,. GEORGE SHEAVBR, recruit. Mustered in March 2, 1864. Mustered out with company, Macon, Ga., Aug. 23. 1865. Residence Hazleton. Pa.

180th. URIAH SWANK, recruit. Mustered in Feb. 27, 1864. Musted out with company at Macon, Ga.. Aug. 23, 1865. Died Jan. 23, 1875, at Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.

163rd. JOHN TAGGART. Private Co. H., Wethorill Rifles, 9lh Regiment Penna. Volunteer Infantry, April 24 to July 29, 1861. Mustered in Co. A, 7th Penna. Volunteer Cavalry. Sept. 28, 1861. Discharged for disability June 20, 1863.   Residence St. Clair, Schuylkill Co., Pa. Died March 11, 1900. Buried Manch 13, 1900, in German Catholic Cometer" , Ct. Clair, Pa.

164th. WILLLIAM THOMAS. Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term. Residence Sagon, Northumberland Co., Pa.

167th. DANIEL D. WALKER. Private Co. H., Lafayette Rifles, 14th Regiment Penna. Volunteer Infantry, April 30 to Aug. 7, 1861. Muotered in Co. A, 7th Penn.a. Volunteer Cav^Jry, Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term. Served on Brigadier General James S. Negley's escort fromi April 1 to Dec. 20, 1862. Died Dec. 4, 1874, at Miahanoy City, Schuylkill Co., Pa.

172nd. ELI WILLIAMS. Private Co. H., Washington Artillerists, 25th Reglmemt Penna. Volunteer Infantry, from April 18 to Aug. 1, 1861. Mustered in Co. A, 7th Penna. Volanteer Cavalry, Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term. Died at Schuylkill Haven, Pa. Buried in Odd Fellows' Cemetery, Pottsville, Pa.

Isham "Smut" Colored C. S. A., Servant.

Isham, commonly called "Smut" because he was so black, was the body-servant of Lieutenant Stephen B. Marshall, of the Putnam Light Infantry, Company G, Twelfth Georgia Regiment. He was the liveliest and rarest darkey in the regiment. Always in trouble but never out of humor, every one picked at him and had some joke to tell on him. Lieutenant Marshall was an officer in a volunteer company before the war. On one occasion it went into camp at the Oconee Spring in Putnam county. While on this trip the officers gave a dinner and invited a number of ladies.

Amongst that number was the lady to whom Lieutenant Marshall was engaged, and after- ward married. Isham was the cook, and had orders to smother a chicken. Finally dinner was announced, but the chicken was not brought to the table. After becoming impatient on account of the delay, Isham was called and asked if he had smothered the chicken. He answered yes, but said he did not know whether he was dead or not, but that he ought to be, as he had tied it up in a bag, put it in a box, and the box under the bed.

When the assembled crowd heard this they roared with laughter, while Marshall was mortified and angered beyond expression. At the battle of Alleghany Mountain a shell exploded near Isham, when he immediately mounted a bare-back mule, his face toward the tail of the beast, and the mule was rapidly driven to the rear by the use of Isham's heels and a pole ; both the mule and negro were miss- ing for two or three days. When he returned Marshall asked him why he left, when he promptly answered : Because ' a good run is bet- ter than a bad stand,' for had I remained and received a wound or been killed, I could not have served you as I promised old master I would." Isham went to his reward several years ago, and it is hoped that he reached a better and happier home beyond the skies.

John McMillan, 12th., Georgia, C. S. A.

Push to enlarge.

John McMilla.

Birth: Unknown.
Death: May 6, 1862.
Burial: Marshallvill City Cemetery, Marshallvaill, Macon Georgia.

Captain John McMillan went into service as captain of the Davis Rifles, Company C, Twelfth Georgia Regiment, He was killed in the memorable battle of McDowell, Va., May 8, 1862, where the regiment lost four captains and four lieutenants killed on the field, and two hundred and fifty non-commissioned officers and men killed and wounded in action. There was not a more accomplished or braver officer in the regiment. He was a man of fine character, kind to his men, and beloved by every one. In his death the regiment lost one of its best and most competent officers.

Eugene A. Hawkins C. S. A.

push to enlarge.

Captain Eugene A. Hawkins went out with the famous Baldwin Blues as a private in April, 1861. In 1862 was promoted second and then first lieutenant of his company. Appointed A. D. C. on staff of General Doles December, 1862. Promoted captain and brigade inspector in November, 1863. Was killed at the battle of the Wilderness May 5, 1864. There was no better nor more popular officer ia the brigade. He was a brave, dashing and daring soldier ; a true gentleman and a warm friend. In every battle he was complimented by General Doles for faithful service rendered, and gallantry in action. His untimely death was deeply regretted by his comrades, and hm loss to the service was great.

39th., Illinois Regimental Band.

Push to enlarge.

 

THE BAND OF 1864 AND 1865.

* Philip M. Lace, Leader Eb Cornet, 1st.
Enlisted September 22, 1861; discharged by order of the War Department June 4, 1862.
Enlisted from Pontiac, January 3, 1864.  Promoted to Principal Musician.

Enoch C. Hedge, Eb. Cornet 2nd.
Enlisted Co. A., August 15th, I86I. Veteran. Detached to regimental band. Mustered out December 6th, 1865.

James A. Wilson, Bb. Cornet 1st.
Enlisted March 14, 1864.  This may be in Error?

Edwabd D. Conley, Bb. Cornet 2nd.
Enlisted Co. A., January 5th, 1864. Detailed to the regimental band. Mustered out December 6th, 1865.

Conley entered the service from the town of Wesley, 111. His brother, John Conley, had entered the service previously as Second Lieutenant of  Company E. After the muster-out Conley returned to Wilmington,  Ill., and soon started in the newspaper business, editing and publishing the Wilmington Advocate, and made it very popular. Some years ago, together with Mr. Zarley, he established the Joliet Signal. He is a vigorous and entertaining writer and is always " on deck " and at the front. Although doing business at Joliet, he still makes his residence at Wilmington. His social qualities were always agreeable and made him popular with his comrades, and he still retains them. We remember his old-time jollity and jokes, and they sometimes crop out even now, although much sobered down since he joined the benedicts.

Heney T. Jones, Eb Alto, Solo 1st.
No record found., This may have been Henry T. James?

Charles A. McGregor, Eb Alto, Solo 2nd.
McGregor, Charles A. Enlisted from Chicago February 22d, 1864, and detailed to the regimental band. Mustered out December 6th, 1865, with the regiment.

Mack was always jolly, and made music wherever he went. He never got into much trouble except that he and the Colonel used to have a little misunderstanding occasionally on some point of order or discipline. After leaving the service he returned to Pontiac and went into the drug business and got rich. Latterly he has had an Indian agency out in the Indian Territory, and got richer. If not, why not? He resides at Pontiac, Ill..

Edward A.. Sackett, Eb Alto, Solo 3rd.
Enlisted Co. E., from Chicago, October 1861, Veteran.

Samuel F. Hull, Bb Baritone Solo.
Enlisted Co. E., from Chicago, February 27, 1864.  Deatiled to regimental band.  Living in Morris Ill.

Samuel G. Geenbaum Bb Tenor, 1st.
Enlisted Co. C., from Chicago, January 4, 1864, and detail to regimental band.  Mustered out December 6, 1865.

Frank L. Butterfield, Bb Tenor  2nd.
Butterfield, Francis L. Enlisted from Marseilles February 4th, 1864; mustered February 29th, 1864; entered for service in regimental band; was detailed as nurse to take care of General Osborn, Colonel Munn and Major Linton when they were wounded in 1864. Discharged as musician at Camp Lee hospital, Richmond, Va., May 30th, 1865, by reason of special order from W"ar Department dated May 6th, 1865. Resides with his family at Marseilles, 111., engaged as a clerk and salesman.

William H. Brown, Bb Tenor 2nd.
No record found.  This may have been William H. R.  Brown?

William C. Lace, Eb Tuba, 1st.
No recotd found.

* Theo. W. Pitches, Eb Tuba 2nd.
Pitcher, Theo. W. Born at Martinsburg, N. Y. Enlisted from Marseilles August 27th, 1861, as musician in the regimental band. Mustered out in 1862, by an order of the War Department which discontinued all regimental bands.

After his " muster-out" Pitcher returned to Marseilles, and on March 5th, 1864, enlisted in Company K, as private, and was detailed to the band that was being organized from material in the regiment. Was mustered out with the regiment December 6th, 1865, and became a citizen of Marseilles, where he resided with his family until a few years ago, when he removed West, homesteading land where he now resides. His postoffice address is Sterling, Colorado.

John Lewis,  Cymbals.
No record found.

* James M. Johnson, Cymblas.
Enlisted September 20, 1861; discharged by order of the War Department, June 4, 1862.

Timothy Cannon,  Small Drum.
Musician Timothy Cannon. Entered the service from Troy, Wis., September 27th, 1861. Veteran. Cannon was the favorite drummer-boy of the regiment, and was detailed to the band. At the close of the war he led a roving life, and it has
been reported that he lost his life through some of his follies at some place in Iowa.

William J. Hughes, Bass Drum.
Enlisted Co. A., February 24, 1864, was detail to regemental band.  Died Chicago, 1886, of consomption.

Myron H. ( C. ) Fuller, Bas Drum.
Enlisted Co. A.  June 5th. 1864, and was detailed to the regimental band: Mustered out December 6th, 1805. Is living at
Wilmington, Ill..


* Members of original band.