New York Regiments in Seventh Days Battles

The following men participated in the Seven Days Battles, some were wounded while others were killed.

you well note that many of the names have different spellings.  I took care looking over the records and all records matched.

I have many New York regimental histories, those names with a star*, well have additional information on the person named.  E. mail me if you see a name of interest, I will be glad to help.
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NEW YORK, REGIMENTS.. 

*5th Infantry.-Captain William T. Partridge, killed June 27.

PARTRIDGE, WILLIAM T.—Age, 27 years. Enrolled, April 25, 18(11, at New York city; mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. A, May 9, 1861, to serve two years; as captain, September 3, 1861; transferred to Co. I, December 6, 1861; killed, June 27, 1862, at Gaines Mills, Va.; commissioned first lieutenant, July 4, 1801, with rank from May 9, 1861, vice James Miller, resigned; captain, September 25, 1861, with rank from August 14, 1861, vice J. Kilpatrick, resigned.

*5th Infantry, Captain Thomas W. Cartwright, died of wounds received June 27.

CARTWRIGHT, THOMAS W.—Age, 19 years. Enlisted, April 25, 1801, at New York city; mustered in as private, Co. G, May 9, 1801, to serve two. years; wounded, June 10, 1861, at Big Bethel, Va.; promoted corporal, June 14, 1861; sergeant,August —, 1861; first sergeant, October 5, 1861; mustered in as second lieutenant, November 5, 1861; first lieutenant, February 8, 1862; captain, Co. D, September 1, 1862; died, December 26, 1862, at Ebbitt House, Washington, D. C., of wounds received at Gaines Mills, Va., June 27, 1862; also borne as T.W., Jr.; commissioned second lieutenant, December 12, 1861; with rank from November 4, 1861, vice C. W. Wright, promoted;first lieutenant, February 12, 1862, with rank from February 8, 1862, vice C. W. Wright, resigned; captain, October 29, 1862, with rank from August 30, 1862, vice G. O. Hager, killed in action.

*7th Infantry.-Lieuts. Stephen Lange, died of wounds received July 1.  

LANGE, STEFFEN.—Age, 35 years. Enlisted, April 23, 1861, at New York city; mustered in as corporal, Co. A, April 23, 1861, to serve two years; transferred to Co. H, May 20, 1861; promoted sergeant, date not stated; sergeant-major, November I, 1861; mustered in as second lieutenant, Co. D, January 23, 1862; wounded, July 1, 1862, at Malvern Hill, Va.; and died same day of such wounds; also borne as Stephen Lange; commissioned second lieutenant, January 27, 1862, with rank from January 23, 1862, vice Rhein, promoted.

*7th Infantry, William Praxmarer, died of wounds received July 1. 

PRAXMARER, WILHELM.—Age, 26 years. Enlisted, April 23, 1861, at New York city; mustered in as private, Co. C, April 23, 1861, to serve two years; promoted corporal, June 17, 1861; sergeant,August 15, 1861; first sergeant, October 15, 1861; mustered in as second lieutenant, Co. A, March 6 ,1862; killed, July 1, 1862, at Malvern Hill, Va.; commissioned second lieutenant, March 12, 1862, with rank from March 6, 1862, vice Kramer, promoted.

12th Infantry.-Lieutenant Henry C. Burton, killed June 27;

BRUTON, HENRY C—Age, 29 years. Enrolled, May 30,1861, at New York city; mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. D, January 25, 1862, to serve three years; killed, June 27, 1862, at Gaines Mills, Va.; commissioned first lieutenant, February 27, 1862, with rank from February 3, 1862, original.

12th Infantry, Lieutenant Edward M. Fisher, died of wounds received June 27.

FISHER, EDWARD M.—Age, 22 years. Enlisted, February 4, 1862, at New York city; mustered in as private, Co. E, same date, to serve three years; promoted sergeant-major, date not stated; mustered in as second lieutenant, Co. E, May 17, 1862; detailed on staff of General Butterfield, same date; killed, June 27, 1862, at Gaines Mills, Va.; commissioned second lieutenant, May 30, 1862, with rank from May 17, 1862, vice Oliver promoted.

13th Infantry.-Lieutenant A. S. Lema, died of wounds received June 27.

LEMA, ALBERT S.—Age, 20 years. Enrolled, November 12, 1861, at Dansville; mustered in as second lieutenant, Co. I, January 1, 1862, to serve term of regiment; died from wounds received in action* June 27, 1862, at Gaines' Mills, Va.; promoted from private; commissioned second lieutenant, February 2,1862, with rank from January 9,1862, vice J. A. Sullivan, promoted.

14th Infantry.-Lieutenant Colonel Charles H. Skillen, killed June 27.

SKILLIN, C. H.—Age, 41 years. Enrolled, May 2,1861, at Rome, as captain, Co. G; mustered in as major, May 8, 1861, to serve two years; as lieutenant-colonel, May 17, 1861; killed, June 27, 1862, at Game's Mills, Va.; also borne as Charles H. Snellen, Skillen and Skillon; commissioned captain, date not stated, with rank from May 2,1861, original; major, June 20,1861, with rank from May 10, 1861, original; lieutenant-colonel, June 24,1861, with rank from May 20, vice Johnson, not mustered.

14th Infantry, Lieutenant Edward H. Lloyd, killed July 1.

LLOYD, EDWARD H.—Age, 35 years. Enlisted, April 23,1861, at Utica; mustered in as private, Co. A, May 17, 1861, to serve two years; second lieutenant, Co. E, November 25, 1861;first lieutenant, Co. C, April 23, 1862; hilled, July 1, 1862, at Malvern Hill, Va.; also borne as Lloyed; commissioned second lieutenant, July 4, 1861, with rank from November 25, 1861, vice Edward Warr, promoted; first lieutenant, June 10, 1862, with rank from April 27, 1862, vice W. Rautenberg, resigned.

14th Infantry, Captain Frederick Harrer, died of wounds received June 27.

HARRER, FRIDRICH.—Age, 36 years. Enrolled, May 2, 1861, at Utica; mustered in as captain, Co. C, May 17, 1861, to serve two years; died, July 13, 1862, at Savage Station, Va., of wounds received in battle at Gaines Mills, Va., June 27, 1862; commissioned captain, July 4, 1861, with rank from May 2, 1861, original.

14th., Infantry Lieutenant George W. Griffith, died of wounds received July 1.

GRIFFITH, GEORGE W.—Age, 2G years. Enlisted, April 23, 1861, at Utica; mustered in as private, Co. A, May 17, 1861, to serve two years; promoted regimental quartermaster-sergeant, date not stated; mustered in as second lieutenant, Co. II, May 12,1862; died, date and place not stated, of wounds received in action at Malvern Hill, Va., July 1,1862; also borne as Griffiths and Griffeths; commissioned second lieutenant, June 10, 1862, with rank from May 12,1862, vice E. E. Coatsworth, promoted.

*16th Infantry.-Lieutenant Alanson M. Barnard, killed June 27.

BARNARD, ALANSON M.—Age, 31 years. Enrolled, April 30, 1861, at Stockholm; mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. H, May 15, 1861, to serve two years; killed, June 27, 1862, at Gaines Mills, Va.; commissioned first lieutenant, July 4, 1861, with rank from May 8,1861, original.

*16th Infantry, Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Marsh, died of wounds received June 27.  

MARSH, SAMUEL.—Age, 42 years. Enrolled, May 15,1861, at Albany; mustered in as lieutenant-colonel, same date, to serve two years; wounded in action, June 27, 1862, at Gaines Mills, Va.; died of such wounds, July 4, 1862; commissioned lieutenant-colonel, June 20, 1801, with rank from May 10, 1861, original.

*16th Infantry, Lieutenant John McFadden, died of wounds received June 27. 

McFADDEN, JOHN.—Age, 34 years. Enrolled, April 27, 1861, at West Chazy; mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. K, May 15, 1861, to serve two years; wounded, June 27, 1862, at Gaines Mills, Va.; died of such wounds, August 1, 1862, at Washington, D. C.; commissioned first lieutenant, July 4, 1861, with rank from May 8, 1861, original.

18th Infantry.-Capts. George Barry, killed June 27. 

BARRY, GEORGE.—Age, 25 years. Enrolled, April 30, 1861, at Middletown; mustered in as first lieutenant, Go. D, May 17, 1861, to serve two years; captain, November 11, 1861; killed, June 27, 1862, at Gaines Mills, Va.; commissioned first lieutenant, July 4, 1861, with rank from April 30, 1861, original; captain,December 2, 1861, with rank from November 11, 1861, vice Maginnis, promoted.

18th Infantry, Theodore C. Rogers, killed June 27.

ROGERS, THEODORE C.—Age, 22 years. Enrolled, May 7, 1861, at Albany; mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. H, May 17, 1861, to serve two years; captain, November 6, 1861; killed, June 27, 1862, at Gaines Mills, Va.; commissioned first lieutenant, July 4, 1861, with rank from May 7, 1861, original; captain, December 2,1861, with rank from November 6, 1861, vice Hogan, resigned.

18th Infantry, Adjt. John H. Russell, died of wounds received June 27.

HUSSELL, JOHN H.—Age, 25 years. Enrolled, May 14, 1861, at Albany; mustered in as adjutant, May 17, 1861, to serve two years; wounded, June 27, 1862, at Gaines Mills, Va.; died of such wounds, July 28, 1862, in hospital, Philadelphia, Pa.; commissioned adjutant, July 4, 1861, with rank from May 17, 1861, original.

25th Infantry.-Captain Archibald H. Ferguson, died of wounds received June 27.

FERGUSON, ARCHIBALD H.—Enrolled and appointed first lieutenant and adjutant, July 20, 1861; mustered in as captain, Co. F, November 1, 1861; wounded, June 27, 1862, at Gaines Mills, Va; died of wounds, June 28, 1862; commissioned first lieutenant and adjutant, August 24, 1861, with rank from July 20, 1861, original; captain, November 14, 1861, with rank from November 1, 1861, vice Robert Sturgeon, resigned.

25th Infantry, Lieutenant Washington B. Fairman, died of wounds received June 27.

FAIRMAN, WASHINGTON B.—Transferred from Co. C, Forty-fourth New York Infantry as private and mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. H, November 22, 1861; wounded, June 27, 1862,at Gaines Mills, Va.; died of wounds, June 30, 1862; also borne as Wrm. B. Fairman; commissioned first lieutenant, December 12, 1861, with rank from November 22, 1861, vice E. A. Willoughby,
resigned.

27th Infantry.-Lieutenant Joseph Webster, died of wounds received June 27.

WEBSTER, JOSEPH.—Age, 2S years. Enlisted, May 7, 1861, at Rochester, to serve two years; mustered in as sergeant, Co, E, May 21, 1861; promoted first sergeant, December 1, 1861; mustered in as second lieutenant, February 26, 1862; wounded, June 27, 1862, at Gaines Mills, Va.; died of wounds, July 22, 1862, at Marine Hospital, Portsmouth, Va.; commissioned second lieutenant, March 12, 1S62, with rank from February 26,1862, vice E. P. Gould, promoted.

31st Infantry.-Captain Henry Whittack, killed June 27.

WITTIIACK, HENRY.—Age, 43 years. Enrolled, May 8, 1861, at New York city, to serve two years; mustered in as captain, • Co. I, May 27, 1861; killed, June 27, 1862, at Gaines Mills, Va.;;
commissioned captain, July 4, 1861, with rank from May 9, 1861, original. Borne as Henry Withack, Witthack, Whittack.

*33rd Infantry.-Lieutenant Moses Church, killed June 28.

CHURCH, MOSES.—Age, 44 years. Enrolled, May 9, 1861, at Geneseo, to serve two years; mustered in as first lieutenant, Co.E, May 22, 1861; killed in action, June 28, 1862; commissioned first lieutenant, July 4, 1861, with rank from May 9, 1861, original.

*34th Infantry.-Major Charles L. Brown, died of wounds received July 1.

BROWN, CHARLES L.—Age, 34 years. Enrolled, May 1, 1861, at Herkimer, to serve two years; mustered in as captain, Co. G, June 15, 1861; as major, March 20', 1862; wounded, July 1,1862, at Malvern Hill, Va.; died of such wounds, July 3, 1862; commissioned captain, July 4,1861, with rank from May 1,1861, original; major, May 19, 1862, with rank from May 20, 1862, vice B. Laflln, promoted,

*61st Infantry.-Captain Eugene M. Deming, died of wounds received June 1.

Demming, Eugen M.--Age,.21 years. Enlisted October 1, 1861, at New York city; mustered in as Captain, Co. I,November 8, 1861; wounded in action, June 1, 1862, at Fair Oaks, Va.; died of his wounds June 30, 1862.  Commissioned Captain, December 26, 1861, with rank from November 8, 1861, original.

69th Infantry.-Lieutenant Thomas Reynolds, killed July 1.

REYNOLDS, THOMAS.— Age, 28 years. Enrolled, October18, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. A, October 22, 1861; killed in action, July 1, 1862, at Malvern Hill, Va.; prior service as second lieutenant, Co. K, Forty-second Infantry.Commissioned first lieutenant, December 30, 1861, with rank from October 22, 1861; original.

72nd Infantry.-Captain Stephen M. Doyle, killed July 2 [?].

DOYLE, STEPHEN M.—Age, 28 years. Enrolled at Staten Island, to serve three years, and mustered in as first lieutenant and adjutant, July 23, 1861; as captain, Co. H, November 1,1861; killed in action, July 1, 1862, at Malvern Hill, Va.; not commissioned first lieutenant and adjutant.Commissioned captain, January 7, 1862, with rank from November 1, 1861, original.

82nd Infantry.-Captain James J. Delaney, died of wounds received June 29.

DELANEY, JAMES J.—Age, 27 years. Enrolled, at New York city, to serve three years, and .mustered in as captain, Co. I, May 21, 1861; wounded in action, June 29, 1862, at. Savage Station, Va..; died of his wounds, July 6, 1862.Commissioned captain, January 23, 1862, with rank from May 21, 1861, original.

88th Infantry.-Captain Joseph O'Donoghue, died of wounds received July 1.

O'DONOGHUE, JOSEPH.—Age, 22 years. Enrolled, September 10, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as captain, Co. C, September 30, 1861; wounded in action, July 1, 1862, at Malvern Hill, Va.; died of his wounds, July 3, 1862, at Fort Monroe, Va. ; Commissioned captain, December 31, 1861, with rank from September 30, 1861, original.

88th Infantry, Lieutenant Francis J. Hackett, killed July 1.

HACKETT, FRANCIS J.—Age, 29 years. Enrolled, September 16, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as second lieutenant, Co. H, September 20, 1861; killed in action, July 1, 1862, at Malvern Hill, Va. Commissioned second lieutenant, December 31, 1861, with rank from September 20, 1861, original.

Norman Gridley Cooper.

Norman Gridley Cooper.

Birth: July 5, 1838, New York.
Death: February 4, 1913, Oberlin, Ohio.

Father: Levi Cooper.
Mother: Jane H. Schryoer Cooper.

Wife: Lucella Quereau Cooper, ( 1843-1910 ).
Married 1867.

Burial: Westwood Cemetery, Oberlin, Lorain County, Ohio.

From Confederate Veteran, Volume 5, 1893.

Union Veteran's Story.  Norman G. Cooper, editor of the Coffee Cooler, Brooklyn, N. Y."On the 29th of August, 1862, I was a musket bearer in Company E, Twenty-fourth New York Infantry, First Brigade, First Division, First Army Corps, and, by carelessness in obeying the orders of our colonel, I got into a fight at Groveton, Va. The whole regiment was careless also; we ought to have known better. Our charge about dusk was not a success we got licked. Some sardine of a 'Johnny' shot a ball through my arm, and I didn't want any more shooting.

We all retreated. I could not get away fast enough, on account of loss of blood, and had to halt and keep halting, till I found myself alone. It was, perhaps, 8 p.m. when I looked to a small hill a short distance off and saw a lot of soldiers in the moonlight. I went toward them and hailed them as follows: "Are there any of the Twenty-fourth there?' The question came back: "Twenty-fourth what?' 1 replied: 'Twenty-fourth New York.' Some one said, 'Yes,' and a sergeant of a Texas regiment stepped toward me and said: 'You are a prisoner.' Then I was sold. Can you find that 'noneom.' for me? He gave me a drink of” water."

New York State Records.

COOPER, NORMAN G.—Age, 22 years. Enlisted, May 4, 1861, at I4ed Creek, to serve two years; mustered in as private, Co.E, May 1.7, 1801; wounded and captured, August 29, 1862, at Groveton, Va.; paroled, September 4, 1862, at Gainesville, Va.; rejoined the regiment, December 17, 1862; mustered in as second lieutenant, February 17, 1863; mustered out with company, May 29, 1873, at Elmira, N. Y.; commissioned second lieutenant, February 17, 1863, with rank from September 29,1862, vice M. A. Cory, promoted.

Thirteenth Tennessee Infantry C. S. A.

Numbers 148. Report of Colonel A. J. Vaughan, Jr., Thirteenth Tennessee Infantry.

HDQRS. THIRTEENTH REGIMENT TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS,
April 10, 1862.

On the evening of April 2, in obedience to orders, I caused to be put in motion the Thirteenth Regiment in the direction of Pittsburg, in the vicinity of which place I encamped on the night of the 5th.

The next morning I advanced upon the enemy, who was strongly posted with a battery of six guns, commanding every avenue of approach, and supported by strong detachments of infantry. While in this position I was told by General Bragg that this battery was a source of great annoyance to our troops, and that it must be taken at all hazards. I was ordered to take this battery by a right flank movement. I had proceeded but a short distance when I discovered that I would be exposed to a heavy fire from two of the enemy's camps.

I therefore ordered an advance to be made directly forward at this particular crisis. Four companies of the left wing were separated from the command, but with the remainder of the command, under fire of their batteries, I soon engaged a heavy body of infantry, which, after a severe conflict and a desperate charge, I succeeded in putting to flight, and captured their battery. The ammunition being nearly exhausted, I supplied myself with that found in the enemy's encampments. The remainder of my command having joined me, I was ordered to the support of Captain's battery, which was taking position to my right.

This I did, but soon afterwards I was ordered to support Captain Stanford's battery, which occupied a more advanced position. At this time heavy firing commenced on our right, and I was ordered to support it. I did so, when I met with General Cheatham, who ordered me to remain where I was until further orders. Here I received an order from Colonel Russell to fall in the rear of his regiment and proceed down the river until we came under the fire of the enemy's gunboats. It being now near about dark, I was ordered to fall back to an encampment, where we took up quarters for the night.

Early next morning I took position in line of battle and under the immediate command of our brigade commander; remained but a short time before we discovered the enemy making a flank movement on our left; planted a battery, which opened a deadly fire upon us, when we fell back out of range of the battery.

At this time, my horse being disabled by a cannon-shot, I was dismounted, and turned the command over to Lieutenant-Colonel Morgan, who reformed the regiment and took position to the rear, when I wan again mounted and resumed command. I then, under the immediate command of our brigade commander, proceeded to advance upon the enemy, whom we found in strong position, and after a terrible conflict was forced to retire. As early as practicable the regiment was collected together and joined the main command.

Throughout the whole engagement of two days' fight I am proud to say that the officers and men under my command conducted themselves bravely, gallantly, and with the utmost coolness, and to mention the particular instances of gallantry and bravery displayed by each one would make this report too lengthy.

Early in the action Sunday morning I was deprived of the services of Adjutant Harwell, he having received a slight wound.

Authors note.  Added information on the wounded will be taken from the Regimental History.

Among the wounded are;

Captain John A. Wilkins, of Company D, severely, in the face.  Appointed Captain of companies A. and D., at reorganization, and was in command at close of the war; Louisville, Kentucky...

Captain R. W. Pitman, of company H, in the thigh.  Elected Captain at organization of his company; A. wounded slightly at Belmont and severely at Shiloh ; promoted to Lieutenant  Colonel on the death of Lieut. -Col. Morgan, and to Colonel of the regiment on the promotion of Col. Vaughan to Brigadier General ; Denton, Tex.

First Lieutenant C. H. Whitmore, of Company H, in the thigh.  No information

First Lieutenant C. H. Whitmore, of Company A, killed. Killed at Shiloh.

Second Lieutenant W. F. Cowan, of Company D, killed. Elected Lieutenant at organization of company; died from exposure in the battle of Shiloh.

Third Lieutenant W. A. Bell, of Company A, slightly wounded.  Elected Third Lieutenant at Columbus, Kentucky, resigned at the reorganization at Corinth, wounded at Shiloh; joined Twelfth Tennessee Cavalry; died since the war.

First Lieutenant T. B. Dougan, of Company B, severely wounded. Should be J. W. Dougan; discharged, Post office, Williston, Tennessee.

First Lieutenant Elmore W. Douglass, of Company C, slightly wounded.  Elected Lieutenant at organization of company; Elected Captain at reorganization, and killed at Atlanta.

Second Lieutenant R. E. Holmes, of Company D, slightly wounded.  Elihu Holmes, Elected Lieutenant; wounded at Belmont, died since the war.

Second Lieutenant Thomas B. Allen, of Company E, slightly wounded.  Elected Lieutenant at organization of company, died since the war.

Lieutenant Samuel W. Henry of Company F, slightly wounded.  Elected First Lieutenant at organization; died in service first year of the war.

Lieutenant J. R. Johnson, of Company F, slightly wounded.  Elected Lieutenant died since the war.

First Lieutenant B. M. Bray, of Company I, severely wounded. Elected Second Lieutenant; wounded at Shiloh; Santiago, Cal.

Lieutenant Thomas C. Buchanan, of Company K, severely wounded.  First Sergeant promoted to Lieutenant in 1861; wounded at Shiloh.

Adjt. Richard M. Harwell slightly wounded. Appointed Adjutant of the regiment after the battle of Belmont; re-elected Adjutant at reorganization of the army at Corinth ; appointed Aid-de-Camp to Gen. Vaughan ; painfully wounded at Shiloh ; died in service.

It is but just that I should mention the name of S. L. Ross, a citizen of Henderson County, who fought gallantly and was slightly wounded.

Herewith I submit a list of the names of the killed and wounded. Very respectfully, A. J. VAUGHAN, JR., Colonel Thirteenth Regiment.

First State Missouri Militia Cavalry.

Numbers 17. Report of Colonel James McFerran, First Missouri State Militia Cavalry.
WARRENSBURG, MO., November 7, 1864.

GENERAL: I have the honor to report that pursuant to your orders I marched with my command of five companies, on the 25th day of September last, from camp on the Sni, eight miles southwest of Lexington, leaving Company M at that place, and arrived at Sedalia on the 26th, where I was joined by Major Mullins' battalion and Company K, and remained until the 29th and marched for Jefferson City, arriving there on the 1st day of October, when I was joined by Company B and remained until the 2nd, and then marched to Mike Clark's Ford, on the Osage, with 200 men to guard that and other fords against the advance of Price's army. No enemy appearing I was ordered back to Jefferson City on the 5th, and at 5 a. m. on the 7th took position with my regiment in the rifle-pits on the extreme left of the defenses of the city and remained there during the fight and until Price's army had passed.

On the 8th I joined other troops in the rear of Price's army, and on the evening of the 9th was present at the fight with his rear guard at California. On the 10th marched by way of Tipton and camped ten miles south of Boonville. On the 11th, by order of General Sanborn, I was sent with my regiment to reconnoiter the Boonville and Georgetown road to ascertain whether the enemy had moved west from Boonville or not. Found the road strongly picketed by the enemy and drove the pickets in; shortly afterward two squadrons, under the command of Major Mullins, charged a party of the enemy numbering about 100 who were marching on the road toward Boonville and dispersed them.

No casualties on our side; loss of the enemy not ascertained. After an examination of the road, and exhausting all sources of information, I became fully satisfied that no portion of the rebel army had moved west, and immediately sent a dispatch to General Sanborn to that effect and returned the same night to General Sanborn's camp, having raveled about twenty miles and completed the reconnaissance as directed. On the 12th marched to California after subsistence, and on the 13th returned to the Georgetown road and encamped about fifteen miles southwest of Boonville, Price's army in the meantime having moved to Saline County. On the 14th the command marched by way of Georgetown and encamped about eighteen miles west of Sedalia on the Lexington road.

On the 15th marched to the vicinity of Cook's Store, in La Fayette County, and camped. On the 16th I was ordered by General Sanborn, with my regiment, to reconnoiter in the direction of Waverly, and if necessary visit that place to ascertain the position and movements of the enemy. I marched my regiment to the vicinity of Waverly and obtained the desired information. The sun was setting when we turned toward camp, twenty miles distant. Price's army, 20,000 strong, lay in and below Waverly. What seemed to be a large cloud of dust to the east and passing to our rear admonished us that the enemy was making an effort to cut off our return. The darkness of the night favored us, and by taking a more westerly route than we had traveled in the day we escaped this force and also that commanded by Jeff. Thompson, who, returning from Sedalia laden with spoil, placed his men, 2,000 strong, in ambush on the road we had passed over in the morning to intercept our return.

On the 17th marched to Fisher's Creek, in Pettis County, and camped and remained there until the 19th, when we marched to Boonville, in Saline County. Here you assumed command of the First Brigade, of which my regiment formed a part, which from the time of leaving Jefferson City had, by order of General Sanborn, been under the command of Colonel John F. Philips, Seventh Cavalry Missouri State Militia. On the 20th we marched to Lewis' plantation, in La Fayette County. On the 21st marched to the Sni, eight miles southwest of Lexington. On the 22nd marched to Independence, arriving there in the afternoon; I was immediately ordered to the front with my regiment at a gallop and to advance upon the enemy on the Kansas City road.

After moving about half a mile from the town my advance was fired upon; my regiment was then dismounted, and all, except one company held in reserve, advanced against the enemy. It soon became apparent that the enemy in large force was posted in the timber that skirts the southwest portion of the town and held the fences and hedge in front of his position, and were attempting to flank my regiment on the right and left. This made it necessary to extend my lines to near three quarters of a mile in length. I now discovered that the enemy was increasing his forces and that my regiment was in imminent danger of being overpowered and cut to pieces.

I immediately sent messengers to you with the information, and about this time I sent forward the company held in reserve to support the left in peril. After considerable delay, for which you were not responsible, I sent other messengers to you, and still others, in relation to our condition. After near one hour the Fourth Missouri State Militia appeared upon the ground, and shortly afterward a battalion of the Seventh Missouri State Militia, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Crittenden, who, assigned by Neill's battalion, gallantly charged the enemy and drove him from his positions.

As these respective commands arrived I sent them to the left, just in time to prevent disaster, and where up to this moment my gallant men, under the command of the heroic Neill, had maintained the protracted and unequal contest, while Mullins and Burris with their brave battalions held the overpowering force at bay on the right and in the center. In the meantime the enemy placed several pieces of artillery in position and were shelling my men furiously over the entire field. Shortly afterward you arrived with two pieces of artillery and opened upon the enemy, and about the same time the remainder of the Seventh Missouri State Militia, under the command of Colonel Philips, also arrived and supported the artillery. During all this time the town of Independence was occupied in force by Federal soldiers, well supplied with artillery, and yet for near one hour my regiment wit forlorn hope battled against fearful odds, perhaps ten times their numbers.

The fight continued until sunset, when the enemy retreated toward the Blue, pursued by my regiment, assisting the advance of Colonel Winslow's brigade, and continued to press his rear in the darkness of the night, encountering at short intervals heavy volleys of musketry from the almost concealed enemy, who slowly and stubbornly retreated. My men having traveled forty miles, and been engaged with the enemy since about 3 p. m., withdrew from the contest, and pursuant to orders remounted and moved forward with the brigade.

The column continued to advance, Colonel Winslow's brigade being in the front; a few volleys more and the column halted at about 10 p. m., the conflict ending for the night. My men lay upon the road during the remainder of the night, holding their horses, both having been without food since the night previous, and suffering for water. About sunrise in the morning, and before any orders, were received to move, I was relieved of the command of my regiment by orders of Major-General Pleasonton, with out any cause being given. It is but justice in this connection to say that the regiment during the campaign, while under my command, nobly did its duty, and at the battle of Independence behaved with distinguished gallantry.

The casualties in the campaign, while under my command, are as follows: In action October 6, 1864, on the Osage, below Jefferson City, 

Private Wright J. Hill, Company D, killed.  Enlister August 19, 1863, age 18, mustered in October 5, 1863.

Private Samuel Howard, Company D, mortally wounded.  Enlisted February 15, 1862, age 29, mustered in February 19, 1862.

Sergt. James C. Triplett, Company D, slightly wounded.  Enlisted February 15, 1862, age 45, mustered in February 19, 1862, discharged for disability August 14, 1862.

Private Warren Mitchell, Company D, severely wounded. Enlisted January 15, 1864, age 26, mustered in March 23, 1864.

Private George Tyler, Company H, killed.  Enlisted March 29, 1864, age 26, mustered in March 31, 1862.  Buried Jefferson City, National Cemetery.

Private John Harvey, Company H, mortally wounded.  Enlisted January 10, 1862, age 18, mustered in March 8, 1862.

Private Jacob Evans, Company H, mortally wounded.  Enlisted May 4, 1863, age 23, mustered in October 4, 1863.  Died October 13, 1864, from wounds received at Jefferson City.  Buried Jefferson City, National Cemetery.

Private William Collier, Company H, mortally wounded.  In action on the move west of Jefferson City, October 8, 1864.  Enlisted May 8, 1863, age21, mustered in October 4, 1863.  Buried Jefferson City, National Cemetery.

Sergt. William L. Powell, Company A, slightly wounded.  At Sedalia, Mo., October 15, 1864. 
Enlisted February 3, 1863, age 25, mustered in 8, 1863.

George Sparks, private, Company D, killed.  At Georgetown, Mo., October 14, 1864.  Enlisted February 24, 1862, age 20, mustered in March 22, 1862.

Lieutenant Triplett, Company D, was severely wounded by pistol-shot, accidentally. In action at Independence, October 22, 1864. 

First Lieutenant John D. Mullins, Company F, mortally wounded.  Enlisted March 3, 1862, age 31, mustered in March 12, 1862.

Private William H. Royston, Company A, severely wounded.  Enlisted January 22, 1862, age 21, mustered in February 3, 1863.

Private Richard Owings, Company G, severely wounded. No record found.

Corpl. James C. Wood, Company K, slightly wounded.   Enlisted April 1, 1862, age ?, mustered in April 8, 1862.  Mustered out April 7, 1865.

In relation to the action on the Osage, below Jefferson City, October 6, 1864, you are respectfully referred to Major Mullins' official report, a copy of which is forwarded herewith, marked A.

The los sustained by the enemy in the several engagements is not known, but must have been severe.

At Independence Colonel Young was mortally wounded and Captain Davidson severely wounded, both of the C. S. Army, fell into our hands as prisoners of war.

All of which is respectfully submitted.
JAMES MCFERRAN, Colonel First Cavalry Missouri State Militia.

George R. Duncan, Kansas.

Here is a sad but interesting story from my book web site about Oakland Kansas.

 

 

June 20, 1895
Boy Drowned At Oakland:
George R. Duncan of North Topeka Goes Beyond His Depth.

 

The merry picnic of the Sunday schools of the churches of North Topeka at Oakland park yesterday afternoon was brought to a sad close by the drowning in the river of George R. Duncan the 13-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Duncan, who live west of the Rock Island round house at Shorey. After the picnic dinner at the park, nine boys, including young Duncan, went to a cut-off in the river to go swimming.

 

Willie Taggart and Charlie Spangier, who were with Duncan, say that he waded out after them to a sudden decline and went down in the water, when he came up he was throwing his arms about but they thought he was just in fun. Soon he called for them to go and help him but they were afraid to go to him as they could not swim well, he sank and rose several times and finally remained down, Some of the boys ran to the park to give the alarm.

 

Tom Ingel arrived and pulled the body out of the water. Other help was quickly at hand and a physician and several of the men at the picnic set about to resuscitate the boy, but it had been at least fifteen minutes since he had sunk in the water and efforts were of no Avail. The drowned boy was taken home in a carriage by William Forbes and Rev. W. B. Hutchinson. A sister of the boy was at the picnic. George was a member of the Baptist Sunday school and was well liked by his acquaintances. The funeral will take place at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon from the North Topeka Baptist church. Rev. W. B. Hutchison officiating.

 

Authors note.  If you would to learn more about Oakland, Kansas, or just like to read some interesting stories take this link.

http://oaklandkansas.blogspot.com/2011/05/index-to-oakland-in-news-1886-beyond.html

Robert Frank Shipley.

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Robert Frank Shipley.

Birth: May 8, 1838.
Death: Apr. 29, 1903.

Wife: Almeda E. Cairns Shipley.
Married December 29, 1868, at LaSalle County, Illinois.

Children: Lila Mary Shipley Erlenborn.  Charles Asbury Shipley.

Burial: Restland Cemetery, Mendota, LaSalle County, Illinois.

Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Sergeant in the Union Army in Company A, 140th New York Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on April 1, 1865 at Five Forks, Virginia. His citation reads "Captured the flag of the 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.) in hand-to-hand combat." )

New York 44th., Infantry, Regimental History.

ROBERT F. SHIPLEY.

Was born at Williamson, N. Y.. May 8. 1838, and enlisted in Co. C, 44th Reg.. New York Vol. Inf. at Penn Yan, N. Y., Aug. 14, 1862. He also served in Co. A, 140 N. Y. V. I. and was honorably discharged as 1st Sergeant from Co. I, 5th Reg. N. Y. Vet. Inf., Aug. 21, 1865.

He participated in the following: Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wapping Heights, Rappahannock Station, Aline Run, Wilderness, Laurel Hill. Spottsylvania, North Anna, Bethesda Church, Petersburg, Weldon R. R. Poplar Grove Church, Hatchers Run, White Oak Road, Five Forks, Appomattox. At the battle of Five Forks, for capturing a stand of colors from the Ninth Virginia Infantry, he was awarded the "Medal of Honor." His death occurred at Mendota, Ill., April 29, 1903.

New York State Records.

New York Forty-Fourth, infantry.

SHIPLEY, ROBERT F.—Age, 21 years. Enlisted, August 14, 1862, at Penn Yan, to serve three years; mustered in as corporal,Co. C, October 3, 1862; promoted sergeant, November, 1863; transferred to Co. A, One Hundred and Fortieth Infantry,October 11, 1861.

New York One Hundred and Fortieth.

 

SHIPLEY, ROBERT F.—Sergeant, Co. C, Forty-fourth Infantry; transferred to Co. A, this regiment, October 6, 1864; to Co. I, Fifth Veteran Infantry, June 3, 1865; awarded medal of honor.

New York Fifth Veteran infantry.

SHIPLEY, ROBERT E.—Sergeant; transferred from One Hundred and Fortieth Infantry, to Co. I, this regiment, May 31, 1865; promoted first sergeant, date not stated; mustered out with company, August 21, 1865, at Hart's Island, New York Harbor, as Robert F. Shipley.