Patrolman James Powers Chicago 1862.

The following was taken from the History of the Chicago Police Department, printed 1915.

James Powers, thought he could handle most anything that came his way.  But in the winter of 1862, he met his waterloo in the shape of "Big Denny" O'Brine, an Iowa tough who visited Chicago for a three week's drunk.
 
O'Brien was "Whooping it up" one day, driving up and down Clark Street, breaking the speed limit.  Powers halted him and was attacked and terribly beaten with his own club.  O'Brien escape.  Months later, when just back on the force Powers was thrown against a curbstone in a fight with a burglar and received internal inuries.  He was granted a furlough and a few week's later dropped dead. 

Authors note.  Driving laws in 1862?  Most large city and most small towns had driving laws.  Mr. O'Brien must have been driving a buggy or wagon.  A one horse buggy or wagon could weigh up to 1200 to 1500 hundred pounds. A one horse buggy at a full run could reach speeds up to 25-30 miles anhour.  That's the same as being hit by a car today.  More people were killed by being hit by a horse than a bullet.                    

Richard Cayford New Jersey Loyalists 1776.

I couldn't find any family information on Richard Cayford, all I can give you is below.

Richard Cayford, in the minutes of the committee of safety of the province of New Jersey, January 12, 1776, we find a memorial concerning the arrest of this man with two other inhabitants of the county of Cumberland, “Convicted of being enemies to his country, by using their influence with the ignorant and unwary to raise a party to oppose the measures adopted for redress otgrievances, cursing and ill-treating all congresses and committees, and refusing to give any reasonable satisfaction for their exraordinary conduct.” It was found necessary by the committee to “Use spirted evertions for the discouragement of such behaviour.”

Cayford was then placed in close confinemont, required to pay charges of apprehension and give security for his good behaviour in the sum of fifty pounds. Nevertheless his toryism was too strong for prison bars or legal bonds and he next appears in the following year as a Captain in First Battalion, New Jersey Volunteers. He remained in this organization until 1781.

Lydia ( Boggs Shepherd ) Cruger.



February 26, 1766--September 25, 1867



Lydia Boggs was born February 26, 1766, in Brekeley county, West Virginia. In 1768 the family removed to Youghiogheny, and thence in 1771, to Beeler's fort ( Now Uniontown.) In 1777 they lived on Buffalo Creek, where Captaain John Boggs commanded a militia company. In August 1781, the Boggs household removed to a spot three miles below Wheeling but in 1782 retreated to Fort Henry and were present during the second sige. Shortly afterwards Lydia married ( 1785 ) Moses, son of Colonel David Shepherd, and lived at his homestrad until her husband death in 1832. The following year she married ( 1833 ), General Daniel Cruger, but kept her home at the old stone mansion on Wheeling Creek until her death in September 1867.

To read more about her and her family take this link.

http://www.lindapages.com/marshall/revwar.htm

James W. Ricker West Vigrinia.



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Lieutenant James W. Ricker, mustered in November 8, 1861, age 20, was in company H., Promoted from Second Lieutenant Co. H., in company A., now 21 years, was promoted from First Lieutenant Co. H.

The following was taken from the history of the Second West Virginia Cavalry. Although the following was taken from the pages 133-34, of it's history it was to long to put here this will be a highlight of the event, and not word for word.



Lieutenant James W. Ricker was in command of company H., After a battle with the enemy they sat the woods a fire. After the battle it was found that the enemy had left a wagon of powder behind. Lieutenant Rick was ordered my a Major to destroy the powder by throwing it in the creek. Ricker rode up to the wagon and looked it over and told the Major that because of the fire it was too hazardous to unload. The Major call them called them cowards, then withdrew from the scene. Lieutenant Ricker took a guard of fifteen men and ordered the wagon unloaded.

The men started to unload the wagon and a few minutes later the wagon exploded, killing and wounding half the guard. Lieutenant Ricker was sitting on his hores near by and had a thrilling experieace. His hat was blown away so it was not found. His saber scabbard hanging at his side was shattered, his head was adorned with it's first gray hairs, and was otherwise so shaken up that he was not completely recovered to this day.

The Six McMillin Brothers West Vigrinia.

There was been a lot written about the McMillin Brothers, so I well not write what has already been written, “Well maybe a little”. What I noticed on other sites was their pictures which were all washed out and you couldn't not get a good look at them. Now I like old ink drawings that's why I decided to put their pictures here. Sometimes a ink drawing can be more interesting then the real picture.
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The following was taken from the pages of the history of the Second West Virginia Cavalry.

Page. 133.

On June 21, 1864, a wagon of enemy powder was captured. On June 22, the powder was ordered to be destroy by throwing it in a creek, with in a few minutes there came a fearful explosion which was on the grand, then a few seconds later the powder in the wagon exploded, killing and wounding half the guard. One of those killed was Marion McMillin the youngest of the McMillin brothers. He was of company C., and was on duty with company H.

Page. 213.

Lieutenant Emerson McMillin said: “Boys this won't do, let's go over.” When putting spurs to his horse, the ditch was cleared, and at the same time the rest of the regiment boldly want over and fell onto the rebel horsemen with sabre.

From the Records of Civil War Researcher, Billee H. Schlaudt, of Houston, Texas:

Marion McMillin - 19 years old, recruit, born in Gallia Co., Ohio. Mustered in 12/1/1863, Co. C, 2nd WV Cav., at Charleston, WV. Killed 6/23/1864, in an accidental explosion of a caisson near Cove Gap, VA.

Emerson McMillin - 18 years old, farmer, born in Gallia Co., Ohio. Resident of/or enrolled at Jackson, Ohio. Mustered in 11/8/1861, Co. H, 2nd WV Cav., at Parkersburg, WV. Re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer 11/22/1863, under General Order #191, War Department Series of 1863; transferred to Co. C. Sergeant. Promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant, and transferred to Non-Commissioned Staff. Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant, 1/7/1865, and transferred to Co. A. Mustered out 6/30/1865. Address in 1892:40 Wall Street, New York City, New York.

Murray McMillin - 19 years old, farmer, born in Gallia Co., Ohio. Resident of/or enrolled at Jackson, Ohio. Mustered in 11/8/1861, Co. H, 2nd WV Cav., at Parkersburg, WV. Re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer 11/22/1863, under General Order #191, War Department Series of 1863; transferred to Co. C. Private. Mustered out 6/30/1865. Address in 1892: Marietta, Ohio.

James Harvey McMillin - 28 years old, recruit, born in Gallia Co., Ohio. Resident of/or enrolled at Parkersburg, WV, and mustered in 9/9/1864, Co. G, at Wheeling, WV; mustered out under General Order #83, AGO., 5/5/1865 (or 6/7/1865). 1st Sergeant. Died July 23, 1873.

Milton McMillin - 31 years old, born in Gallia Co., Ohio. Recruit, promoted from 1st Sergeant to 1st Lieutenant, Co. G. Commission dated 11/2/1864; mustered out 6/30/1865. Died August 28th, 1865.

Andrew McMillin - 21 years old. Resident of/or enrolled at Jackson, Ohio. Mustered in 11/8/1861, Co. G, at Parkersburg, WV. Mustered out 11/29/1864, at expiration of term of service. Address in 1892: Jackson, Ohio.

Lieutenant James Dodds.



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 Second Lieutenant James Dodds, son of John and Sarah ( Morris ) Dodds, was born in Thorny Bank Scotland, April 11, 1844.  He came with his parents to this country in his youth, and attended the public schools in Carolina Mills, R. I., and was by occupation a clerk at the time of his enlistment as private in company L., Third Rhode Island Havy Artillery, Jan. 11, 1862.  He was mustered in Feb. 14, 1862.  Discharged to accept commission as Second Lieutenant in the Fourteenth Rhode Island Heavy Artillery, Dec. 15, 1863; mustered Dec. 29, 1863; assiganed to company G; detached by order as acting Aid-de-camp at Post Plaquemine, La., Nov. 29, 1864, and so borne untill January, 1865.  He returned with his regiment to Rhode Island in October, 1865.  His occupation since the war has been practically the same as when he entered the service, that of clerk.

Colonel Robert C. Allen 28th. Virginia Infantry.

Robert Allen was born on June 22, 1834, in Shenandoah County, Virginia and graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1855. He practiced law in Salem before the war. On July 1, 1861, Allen was commissioned major of the 28th Virginia Infantry, and promoted to colonel, on April 20, 1862.

During Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg, on July 3, 1863, Colonel Allen grabbed the regimental flag when the color bearer went down. He advanced to the stone wall and was shot down. Allen handed off the flag, placed his hat at the tip of his sword, waved it in victory and died.

After his death, Col. Allen was buried with his men in a mass grave in front of the stone wall. Most likely his remains were removed in the 1870s and sent south to Richmond and buried in the "Gettysburg Dead" Section of Hollywood Cemetery as an unknown. His name does not appear on records of identified remains removed from the battlefield.

Birth: Jun. 22, 1834.
Death: Jul. 3, 1863.

Burial:
Hollywood Cemetery
Richmond
Richmond City
Virginia, USA
Plot: Gettysburg Dead Section (Unmarked)

Created by: Ethan F. Bishop.

Authors note. Not to take any thing from the creater and his research, but in his memorial from the Virginia Military Institue it states; "Whenin a few yards of the cemetery wall, he fell pierced through the brain by a musket ball."

Colonel Aquila Wiley.

Colonel Aquila Wiley, Enlisted September 1861, for 3., years was 26., years old. Promoted to Major from captain company C., March 1, 1862; wounded April 7, 1862, in battle of Shiloh Tennessee. Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel November 20, 1862. Wounded November 25, 1863, in the battle of Mission Ridge Tennessee, leg amputated; discharged June 4, 1864.

Mission Ridge.

Colonel Aquila Wiley, Forty-first Ohio Volunteers, commanding the First Battalion, was shot through the leg, making amputation necessary. The loss to the service of this officer cannot be properly estimated. He was always prompt and thorough, and possessed capacity and knowledge of his duties that never left him at fault. I know no officer of equal efficiency in the volunteer service, and none whose past service entitle them to better reward.

Aquila Wiley, was born 1835, in Pennsylvania, would marry Emma Rower on May 19, 1870, they had two children a son Walter Wiley and a daughter Ida Wiley, in 1880 was living with his family in Wayne, Wayne county Ohio, was a Sawyer, he died in 1910.

Don G. Lovell.

Birth: 1841

Michigan, USA

Death: Oct. 25, 1907

Tacoma

Pierce County

Washington, USA

New York Times, October 27, 1907.

MAJOR DON G. LOVELL DEAD.

Past Commander of Department of Washington G. A. R.

TACOMA, Washington, Oct. 26.--Major Don G. Lovell dropped dead from heart disease last night while attending a board meeting at the First Church of Christ, Scientist. He was Past Commander of the Department of Washington and Alaska, G. A. R., and a prominent member of the Loyal Legion. Major Lovell was 66 years old.

Don G. Lovell was born at Iona, Mich., in 1841. He received a common school education and went to work as a clerk in a dry goods house. At the outbreak of the civil war he enlisted as a private in the Third Michigan Regiment. He served until 1862, when he received the commission of Second Lieutenant and was transferred to the Sixth Michigan Cavalry. He was badly wounded several times, and at the battle of Fair Oaks he received a bullet which he carried at the time of his death.

Lovell was mustered out of active service in 1865 with the rank of Major. He went to Colorado and later to what was then Washington Territory, settling at Tacoma. He aided in organizing Custer Post, G. A. R. He also filled the position of Deputy United States Marshall.

Name: Don George Lovell, Residence: Grand Rapids, Michigan, Age at Enlistment: 24, Enlistment Date: 6 Oct 1861. Rank at enlistment: Corporal State Served: Michigan, Was Wounded?: Yes, Survived the War?: Yes, Service Record: Enlisted in Company A, Michigan 3rd Infantry Regiment on 10 Jun 1861. Promoted to Full Corporal. Promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant on 13 Oct 1862. Commissioned an officer in Company F, Michigan 6th Cavalry Regiment on 13 Oct 1862. Promoted to Full Captain on 22 Oct 1863.  Promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant on 09 May 1863. Promoted to Full Major on 21 Jun 1865. Mustered out on 24 Nov 1865. Birth Date: abt 1837 Sources: Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers 1861-65, Union Blue: History of MOLLUS U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles

Name: Don G. Lovell, Death Date: 25 Oct 1907, Death Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington. Age at Death: 66 years 1 month 13 days. Estimated Birth Year: 1841. Father's Name: George Lovell,; volume/Page/Certificate Number: CN 272. Collection: Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960.

Burial: Tacoma Cemetery, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.

The following was taken from a book by J. H. Kidd, called; Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman.

In troop "F", commanded by Captain William Hyser, was Second Lieutenant Don G. Lovell, one of the three

veteran officers. He went out as corporal in the Third Michigan infantry, was wounded at Fair Oaks, and again at Trevillian Station while serving in the cavalry. He was one of the bravest of the brave.

Captain Don G. Lovell, of the Sixth Michigan, the senior officer present with the regiment, greatly distinguished himself in the difficult duty of  guarding the rear, meeting emergencies as they arose with the characteristic courage and coolness which distinguished him on all occasions on the field of battle.

CAPTAIN LOVELL'S DISCOVERY.

Captain Don G. Lovell, who was riding by the side of the commanding officer of the regiment,* suddenly cried out : "Major, there is a mounted man in the edge of the woods yonder," at the same time pointing to a place directly in front and about 200 yards beyond the fence.

Captain Lovell was one of the most dashing and intrepid officers in the brigade. He was always cool and never carried away with excitement under any circumstances. It is perhaps doubtful whether he could have

maintained his customary imperturbability, if he had realized, at the moment, just what that lone picket portended.

A glance in the direction indicated, revealed the truth of Captain Lovell' s declaration but, recalling what General Custer had said, I replied :

"The general said we might expect some mounted men of the Seventh from that direction." "But that vidette is a rebel," retorted Lovell, "he is dressed in gray. " "It can't be possible," was the insistent reply, and the column kept on moving.

Just then, the man in the woods began to ride his horse in a circle. "Look at that," said Lovell; "that is a rebel signal; our men don't do that."

The truth of the inference was too evident to be disputed. Things were beginning to look suspicious, and in another instant all doubt, if any remained, was set at rest. The horseman, after circling about a time or two, brought his horse to a standstill facing in the direction from which we were approaching. There was a puff of smoke from the muzzle of his revolver or carbine, and a bullet whizzed by and buried itself in the breast of one of the horses in the first set of fours.

"There, — it," exclaimed Lovell. "Now you know it is a rebel, don't you? "

The information was too reliable not to be convincing, and the regiment was promptly brought front into line, which had hardly been accomplished, when shots began to come from other points in the woods, and no further demonstration was needed that they were full of confederates.

Levant W. Barnhart & William Hull, Sixth Michigan Cavalry.

The Michigan Sixth Cavalry, was known as Custer's Cavaalry Bigade.

The following was taken from a book written by Coloner J. H. Kidd, of the Sixth Cavalry.

Levant W. Barnhart, Residence Ypsilanti, entered the service November 25, 1862, Sergeant company E., 6th., cavalry; Second Lieutenant May 9, 1863. Firat Lieutenant November 12, 1863. Captain May 19, 1864. Ass't Adjt. Gen. Vol's, May26, 1865. Bvt. Major U. S. Vol's March 13, 1865. “for mertorious and distinguished service.” Mustered out March 20, 1865, and honorably discharged.

Levant W. Barnhart was but nineteen years of age and a boy of remarkable gifts. He was one of the prize taken in scholarship when he entered the University ( West Point? ) in 1860, in the class of 1864. His rise in the volunteers was rapid, passing successively through the grades of First Sergeant, Second and First Lieutenant. He in 1863, was detailed as acting adjutant. While serving in this position he attracted the notice of General Custer who secured his appointment by the War Department as asistant adjutant general with the rank of Captain. He served on the staff of General Custer till the war closed.

Levant W. Barnhart was born in 1844 and died in 1898, his burial was at Riverside cemetery, Denver Colorado.

Levant W.  Barnhart is on the left.



William Hull, Detroit entered the srvice May 1, 1861, as Sergeant company A. First ( 3 months ) infantry, mustered out August 7, 1861, reenlisted as a Second Lieutenant of the sixth cavalry, October 13, 1962. First Lieutenant March 16, 1863. Resigned March 16, 1865. Honorably discharged.

William Hull, was born 1840 and died in 1892, burial Elmwood cemetery Detroit Michigan.

John Brent Fishback.





John Brent Fishback, was born on December 14, 1841, to William Norval Fishback and Harriet McClary, in Garrard county Kentucky. Later in life he would marry Mary Bulkey, on November 11, 1868. Later he would marry his second wife Margaret Mitchell Ballard on March 29, 1898 or 99. There was no record found on any children to these unions. John Brent Fishback, would die some time after 1909, at Winfield Kansas iin the county of Cowley.

Note. The above Information was found at ( Familysearch.com.)

When the war of the rebellion started he enlisted into the First Kentucky Cavalry, company L. His service would run from 1861 through 1864. While in the cavalry he would have many adventures and come close to death many times. The First Kentucky was in many encounters and these encounters can be read in the regimental history, a book written by Sergeant E. Tarrant, called; The Wild Riders of the First Kentucky Cavalry.

Note. The following Information was taken fron the book.

Page 175.

After the mortal wound of Carter, Captain J. B. Fishback assumed command of the First Kentucky detacnment, and fought Morgan's forces for some time, when finding his little force about to be surrounded, he, with marked skill and bravery, withdrew his command and retreated his regiment at Jamestown, without sacrifieing a man on his retreat.

Company L.

This company was enlisted and organized at Somerset, Polaski, county Kentucky, September 11, 1861, arrived at camp Dick Robinson, September 13, 1861, and was muster into service October 28, 1861. The regiment would be muster out on December 31, 1864.

The service record of John Brent Fishback.

He enlisted September 11, 1861, he entered the service as a First Sergeant, was promoted to First Lieutenant on March 3, 1862. He was promoted to Captain July 31, 1862. He command the regiment after the death of General Sanders, November 18, 1863. He commanded until the cavalry was reorganized in Kenyucky in the spring of 1864. He resigned on June 14, 1864.

Gilbert J. Marbury.

This all I could find on him, if anyone has more info on him I would like to add it to this page.
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Gilbert J. Marbury.
22nd. N. Y. State Militia Co. H.


 
Gilbert J. Marbury enrolled on May 28, 1862, in the 22nd. New York, State Militia, company H., he was 17 years old.  His service was for 3. Months.  The 22nd., was called into service on May 28, 1862.  This regiment was under the command of Colonel James Monroe. Company H., was under the command of Captain Richard S. Grant.

Thomas Waterman Killed in Civil War.

I ran across this report will looking for something else and found it interesting. If any one knows the story behind this event I would like to hear about.
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GENERAL ORDERS,
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Numbers 159.
Saint Louis, Mo., September 1, 1864.

The general commanding, satisfied that the citizens of the town of Rocheport, in Boone County, Mo., have countenanced, tolerated, and fed, if not encouraged, gangs of bushwhackers and other outlaws, for the last six weeks, and being apprised that a gang of these villains in open daylight shot and murdered Thomas Waterman, the only support of a widowed mother and two sisters, on the steam-boat Buffington, at the landing of said town, orders that the sum of $10,000 be collected from the disloyal citizens of Rocheport and paid to the chief quartermaster of the department for the use of the widow and sisters of said Waterman. The district commander is charged with the execution of this order.

By command of Major-General Rosecrans:

O. D. GREENE,

Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff.

The Waterman's In War-1776-1865.

I will be covering the three major wars but it will be impossible to find all the names, but with luck you may find your ancestor on this page.
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Revolutionary War.

1. Waterman, Andrew (Conn). Captain in Lexington Alarm, April, 1775: Captain of Wadsworth's Connecticut State Regiment, June to December, 1776.

2. Waterman, Asa (N. Y.l. Lieutenant Colonel New York Militia, 1775-1779. (Died 1817.)

3. Waterman, Jedediah (Mass). Ensign 8th Massachusetts 1st January', 1781; transferred to 3d Massachusetts. 12th Tune, 1783. and served to November, 1783. (Died 25th September. 1828.)

4. Waterman, Jedediah (Conn). Lieutenant in the Lexington Alarm, April, 1775; 1st Lieutenant 3d Connecticut, 1st May to 10th December. 1775; Captain 20th Continental Infantry'. 1st January to 31st December, 1776.

5. Waterman, John (Conn). Quartermaster-Sergeant 3d Connecticut, 3d May to 10th December, 1775; 2d Lieutenant 20th Continental Infantry, 1st January to 31st December, 1776; 1st Lieutenant 4th Connecticut, 1st January, 1777; dismissed 24th July, 1777.

6. Waterman, John (Conn). Ensign of Elmore's Continental Regiment. 15th April, 1776, to April, 1777. (Died 16th December, 1825.)

7. Waterman, John (R. I.). Colonel Rhode Island "Militia, 1776-1777. (Died 1812.)

8. Waterman, John (R. I.). Regimental Quartermaster 2d Rhode Island 11th February, 1777; died 20th April, 1778.

9. Waterman, Luther L. (ConnT. Surgeon 25th Continental Infantry, 14th March to 31st December, 1776; Surgeon of Webb's Continental Regiment. 1st Tanuarv, 1777; resigned 30th Marca, 1778.

10. Waterman, Thomas (R. I.). Colonel Rhode Island Militia, 1776-1777.

11. Waterman, Thomas (R. I.). Ensign 2d Rhode Island, 1st January, 1777; 2d Lieutenant, 11th February-. 1777: Regimental Adjutant. 10th August, 1777: resigned 30th August. 1779. (Died 1807.)

Marine Corps.

William Waterman, Lieutenant.

State of Connecticut.

Note. The next names is mostly just that, but the main thing is to learn that your ancestor was indeed in the war.

1. Clift Waterman, Captain.

2. Nehemiah Waterman Jr., To be Captain of the sixth company or trainband in the 20th., regiment of this colony.

3. Ezekiel Waterman, First Lieutenant.

4. Andrew Waterman, Captain.

5. Asa Waterman Jr. ?.

6. Flavius Waterman, Lieutenant.

7. Zebulon Waterman, of Colchester.

8. Darivs Waterman, Lieutenant to Second Lieutenant.

9. Captain Sylvanus Waterman, to go to Jamaica to transact his business as a merchant.

10. Nehemiah Waterman Jr.,Captain.

11. Robert Waterman, to be Ensign of the fourth company or trainband in the 23rd., regiment of this state.

State of Massachusetts.

1. Waterman, Abijah, W^aldoborough. Recommendation dated St. Georges, June 4, 1776, signed by Col. Mason Wheaton and others, field officers of 4th regt. of militia, recommending said Waterman for Adjutant in said regiment, and requesting that he be commissioned ; also, official record of a ballot by the House of Representatives, dated July 12, 1776 ; said Waterman chosen Adjuant, 4th Lincoln Co. regt. of Mass. militia: appointment concurred in by Council July 12, 1776 ; reported commissioned July 12, 1776.

2. Waterman, Adonijah. Private, Capt. William Francis's co., Maj. Caleb Hyde's detachment of militia ; entered service July 8, 1777 ; discharged July 26, 1777 ; service, 19 days, in Northern department ; also, list of men who marched from Pittsfield to Fort Edward July 8, 1777, under command of Capt. William Francis, and were dismissed Aug. 26, 1777; service, 7 weeks; also, list of mounted men who marched from Pittsfield to Skeensborough Sept. 6, 1777, under command of Capt. John Strong, and were dismissed Oct. 1, 1777 ; service, 3 weeks 5 days ; also. Private, Capt. John Strong's co.. Col. John Brown's (Berk.shire Co.) regt.; entered service Sept. 6, 1777; discharged Oct. 2, 1777; service, 26 days, in Northern department.

3. Waterman, Anthony, Scituate. Ensign, Capt. Galen Clapp's (2d Scituate) co. of militia. Col. Anthony Thomas's regt., which marched in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775 ; entered service April 19, 1775 ; service, 4 days ; also, 1st Lieutenant, Capt. Joseph Stetson's 12th (Scituate) co., 2d Plymoutli Co. regt. Of Mass. militia ; list of officers cho.sen by the several companies in said regiment, as returned by John Gushing, Jr., and others, dated Hanover, May 8, 1776; ordered in Council May 10, 1776, that said officers be commissioned; reported commissioned May 10, 1776; also, Lieutenant, in command of a company. Col. John Cushing's regt.; service, 15 days; company marched to Bristol, R. I.,
Dec. 10, 1776, on an alarm.

4. Waterman, Anthony. Private, Capt. Amos Turner's co.. Col. John Jacobs's regt. ; enlisted July 22, 1780 ; discharged Oct. 30, 1780 ; service, 3 mos. 12 days, including 3 days (60 miles) travel home ; regiment raised in Plymouth Co. to reinforce Continental Army for 3 months.

5.Waterman, AsA. Private, Capt. John Turner's co.. Col. Eleazer Brooks's regt. of guards; joined Nov. 6, 1777; service to April 3, 1778, 4 mos. 27 days, at Cambridge.

6. Waterman, Banister, Sturbridge (also given Charlton). Private, Capt. Samuel Curtis's CO., Col. Ebenezer Learned's (4th) regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775 ; enlisted May 8, 1775 ; service, 3 mos. 1 day ; also, company return dated Roxbury, Oct. 7, 1775 ; reported as having gone to Quebec.

Note. I had to stop here as I found that Waternam was spelled to many different ways to put them all here. However if you had a ancestor in the Mass., regiments and falls under the following Surnames I will be glad to look for you. The names are; Waterman,Wartarmon, Warteman, Warterman, Watermon, Watermun, Watterman, Worterman.

State of Pennsylvania.

1. Baldwin Waterman, private, January 7, 1777, Captain Durkee's compamny.

2. Flavius Waterman, killed at the massacre of Wyoming July 3, 1778.

3. Ebenezer Waterman, Invalid regiment commanded by Colonel Lewis Nichola, discharged April 1783.

4. Joseph Waterman, Private.

5. Colonel John Waterman.

State of Rhode Island.

Note. Once again this is a list mostly of names. The Rhode Island records are hard to work. Many of these names will have add information.

1. Elisha Waterman, Cumberland, deputie.

2. Thomas Waterman, Ensign.

3. Laban Waterman, Second Lieutenant of Captain Asa Kimball's company.

4. John Waterman, Business man.

5. Andrew Waterman, Captain.

6. William Waterman, Business.

7. James Waterman, Boardind nine prisoners.

8. Asa Waterman, Deputy Commissary, Captain.

9. Zuriel Waterman, private.

10. Nathan Waterman, Fifer.

State of Vermont.

Note. All these names will have more information.

1. Danial Waterman.
2. Elisha Waterman.
3. James Waterman.
4. Levi Waterman.
5. Hennen waterman.

State of Virginia.

Note.These names will have more information.

1. Jemima Waterman.
2. Bibee, William Waterman.

War Of 1812.

Massachusetts Volunteer Militia.

Note. The information on the following names will be; Rank, Company, Regiment, Date of services and where the regiment served.

1. Benson waterman
2. Daniel Waterman.
3. Jabez Waterman.
4. John Waterman.
5. Joseph Waterman.
6. Joseph Jr., Waterman.
7. Joseph S. Waterman.
8. Levi Waterman.
9. Martin Waterman.
10. Noah Waterman.
11. Noah Jr., Waterman.
12. Otis Waterman.
13. Thomas Waterman.
14. Townsend Waterman.
15. William Waterman.

State of Kentucky.

1. Jonathan Waterman, private, enlisted September 20, 1814, Kentucky Mounted Volunteers Infantry, Captain James Sympson's company.

2. Luke Waterman, private, appointment January 1, 1814, enlisted June 30, 1814, Seventh regiment United States Infantry, Captain Alexander White's company.

State of Pennsylvania.

1. Isaac Waterman, 5th., Class, 56th., regiment Infantry, Absent.

Civil War.

Note. There are just to many names to put their information here. I will have information on all these men, in the following state. You can write me for their info.

State of Illinois.

1.Waterman, Adrian, Union, 154th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

2. Waterman, Ajba N., Union, 100th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

3. Waterman, Alfred, Union, 105th Regiment, Illinois Infantry

4. Waterman, Almeron, Union, 47th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

5. Waterman, Almeron, Union, Unassigned Illinois Volunteers.

6. Waterman, Clark, Union, 95th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

7. Waterman, Collins P., Union, 77th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

8. Waterman, Daniel B., Union, 76th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

9. Waterman, David, Union, 9th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry.

10. Waterman, Ernest, Union, 144th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (1 year, 1864-65).

11. Waterman, Evan M., Union, 124th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

12. Waterman, George A., Union, 115th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

13. Waterman, George I., Union, 51st Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

14. Waterman, Henry, Union, 125th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

15. Waterman, Henry B., Union, 134th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864).

16. Waterman, Henry J., Union, 144th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (1 year, 1864-65).

17. Waterman, Hiram A., Union, 141st Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864).

18. Waterman, James, Union, 112th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

19. Waterman, John, Union, 8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

20. Waterman, John C., Union, 113th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

21. Waterman, John G., Union, 19th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

22. Waterman, John R., Union, 59th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

23. Waterman, Lawrence B., Union, 16th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry.

24. Waterman, Levi, Union, 95th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

25. Waterman, Matthew N., Union, 44th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

26. Waterman, Matthew V., Union, 44th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

27. Waterman, N.W., Union, 5th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry.

28. Waterman, Theodore, Union, 125th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

29. Waterman, William J., Union, 13th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry.

30. Waterman, William S., Union, 36th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

State of Indiana.

1. Waterman, Benjamin, Union, 30th Regiment, Indiana Infantry.

2. Waterman, Henry, Union, 101st Regiment, Indiana Infantry.

3. Waterman, Isaac, Union, 6th Battery, Indiana Light Artillery.

4. Waterman, James F., Union, 155th Regiment, Indiana Infantry.

5. Waterman, John, Union, 12th Regiment, Indiana Infantry.

6. Waterman, Josiah C., Union, 9th Regiment, Indiana Infantry.

7. Waterman, Luther D., Union, 8th Regiment, Indiana Cavalry.

8. Waterman, Milo, Union, 115th Regiment, Indiana Infantry (6 months, 1863-4).

9. Waterman, Milo H., Union, 149th Regiment, Indiana Infantry.

10. Waterman, Moses, Union, 11th Regiment, Indiana Infantry.

11. Waterman, Richard J., Union, 12th Regiment, Indiana Infantry.

12. Waterman, Richard M., Union, 31st Regiment, Indiana Infantry.

13. Waterman, Robert H., Union, 31st Regiment, Indiana Infantry.

14. Waterman, Solomon, Union,7th Regiment, Indiana Infantry.

15. Waterman, Solomon, Union, 7th Regiment, Indiana Infantry.

16. Waterman, William T., Union, 1st Regiment, Indiana Heavy Artillery.

17. Waterman, Wilson, Union, 132nd Regiment, Indiana Infantry (100 days, 1864).

State of Kansas.

1. Waterman, Bruce, Union, 19th Regiment, Kansas Cavalry (6 months).

Authors note.  If you find a name of interest on this page and you would like to know more. Please state full name State and War. You can write to me at the following; dsegelquist1@cox.net

Muster Roll Of The Galley Bull Dog.

Muster Roll of The Bull Dog Commanded by Samuel Pott's, From December 1, 1776 Through January 1, 1777.



Galley Bull Dog.



Captain.

William Pott's, October 15, 1776, Absent.

First Lieutenant.

Samuel Alexander, October 10, 1776.

Second Lieutenant.

George Rebble, October 4, 1776.

Steward.

John Priest, October, 4, 1776.

Gunner.

Richard Pike, December 4, 1776; Transferred from the Chatham; discharged December 6, 1776, to be

Gunner on the Bull Dog.

Boatswain

Charles Ninyard, February 7, 1776.

Cook.

Henry Gafney, December 9, 1776.

Gunner's Mate.

Andrew Duval, December 7, 1776.

Marines.

Thomas Scoot, December 29, 1776; Sick December 28.

Morris Lisk, November 27, 1776.

Peter Shellenbar, December 21, 1776; Absent on leave.

Christopher O'Neal, December 1, 1776; In work House.

Hopkins Driver, November 3, 1776; Absent on leave.

John Holmes, November 6, 1776; Ran away.

Jacob Hazlewood, November 7, 1776; Ran away.

John Cunningham, November 10, 1776; Ran away.

John Mc Cann, November 12, 1776.

John Carmer, November 12, 1776.

Irael James, November 12, 1776.

John Carty, November 17, 1776.

Lawrence Mahon, November20, 1776.

Patharic Burke, November 20, 1776; Ran away.

John Failing, November 20, 1776; Ran away.

John Richards, December 3, 1776.  



Elias Cotton Jr. OF The Frigate Deane.

Mr. Eddie E. Scott, sent me some information on his fifth Grandfather.  It was to be a update for my page called ( The two ships called Deane.), but I decided he should have a page of his own.  Mr Scott would be interested in any information you my have on this family lines.  He has also given some information on a  Great Great Grandfather from Kansas as well.  If you have any question or information for any of these names he can be reached at the following.; scott53@llnl.gov
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Elias Cotton, Jr. served in the Colonial Navy on the Frigate Deane. He applied for and received a pension for that service. Elias Cotton served in the Revolutionary War in the navy on board the Frigate Deane under Captain Samuel Nicholson. On 1 April 1818 Elias Cotton, a U.S. citizen, and resident of Boston, testified that in the War of the Revolution in April 1779 he entered the naval services of the United States from sometime in the fall of 1780 he served as a seman and topman on the frigate Deane commanded by Captain Nicolson, and left the services in fall of 1780. By reason of his reduced circumstances and poverty he was in need of assistance, being now age 62 years. (This would make his birth year about 1856.) Elias signed his name before William Westmore.

Joseph Moncreeff testified that he was a boy on board the frigate Deane and that he well knew that Elias Cotton had served for "more than nine months uninterruptedly." Dr. Peter Saint Medard of Boston also testified that he had been a surgeon's mate on the Deane and that Elias parties and credible witnesses.18 Elias Cotton again applied for assistance on 8 July 1820 stating that he was 71 (two years after he was 62), a rope maker living in Boston. He stated that he "enlisted in the month of June 1781 as nearly as he can recollect in the United States frigate Dean Commanded by Captain Nicholson and served on board said frigate until the Spring of 1783 in ...when he was honourably discharged but not in writing. The above dates are as near as he can recollect. He made his original application on the first of April 1818 and the number of his pension certificate is 11,003. This statement was sworn before John Davis, Judge of the Massachusetts District Court. Elias Cotton was granted a pension based on the Pension Act of 18 March 1818. He received $8 a month commencing on 1 April 1818; the pension was issued 24 May 1819 and was to be retroactive to 1 April 1818. He was paid $137.03 in arrears.

Boston Directory.

Elias Cotton, Jr., was a ropermaker in Boston in the 1700s and 1800s and is listed in the Boston Directory as a ropermaker on Lynde street and on Belknap street ( Now Joy street ).  Elias Cotton, Jr., served in the Colonial navy on the Frigate Deane.  He applied for and received a pension for that service.  Elias Cotton Jr., and his wife Elizabeth Cotton are buried in the Central Buring Ground, Boston Comm.

Elias Cotton Jr., June 30, 1846, age 97, years, tomb 133.
Elizabeth Cotton, March 1, 1841, tomb 9.

Kansas.

Benjamin Scott.

My Great Great Grandfather Benjamin Scott owned farms/ranches around Falls City, NE, Rulo, NE, and Brown Kansas in the 1880s. His son, my Great Grandfather Albert Scott was an Indian Agent for the Sax and Fox Indians at their reservation that apparently was near Falls City, NE but is now in Kansas.

Robert Frederick Hoke.

Robert Frederick Hoke.

Birth: May 27, 1837.
Death: Jul. 3, 1912.

Note.  To read his farewell push on the photo's.

Civil War Confederate Major General. At the start of the Civil War, he enlisted as a Lieutenant in Company K, 33rd North Carolina Infantry and fought at the Battle of Big Bethel. Promoted Colonel of 21st North Carolina Infantry in March, 1862, he commanded his new Regiment at the Battle for Fredericksburg and for distinguished service was promoted Brigadier General in December 1862. His greatest victory came on April 20, 1864, when his command, in a brilliant move, recaptured the town of Plymouth, taking more than 3,000 Union troops captive. For this action, Confederate President Jefferson Davis, commissioned him Major General and gave him orders to go to the defense of Richmond, Virginia. Arriving at Richmond, General Hoke was successful in repelling the Yankee assault on the city and holding up 3,200 of Union General Butler's men. In the fighting at Bentonville early 1865, the Union forces prevailed and Bentonville became his last major battle of the war. After the war, he entered in the development of iron mines and was he was named a director of the North Carolina Railroad Company, in 1893.

His Wife.

Lydia Ann Van Wyck Hoke.

Birth: Jun. 7, 1849.

Death: Nov. 2, 1915.

Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.

Both Burials:Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.

Robert F. Hoke, a farewell to his command.

Robert H. Waterman-Ohio-Indiana-Kansas.

Here is a man of mystery I first ran across him while was doing some research on the pension rolls of Kansas.  I liked the name and looked him up in the National Park Service, and found there was only one he was listed in the 31st., Indiana Infantry Co. A., from here the mystery began.  His record showed that he enlisted in the 31st, in 1861, as a Sergeant and was already veteran and was later commission a Captain in June of 1865.  I thought I would see if I could fine him in any battle reports in the official records ( O. R. ), I found two short paragraphs on him, and the mystery continues.  The report was from a Colonel of the 31st., and told of Captain Waterman's deeds, this report was recorded in 1862, but how can that be as he wasn't commission a Captain till June of 1865.  It was the right Waterman as he was the only one in company A. 

I went to the site of ( Find a Grave ), and found him there he was buried in the Topeka Kansas Cemetery, but there was no mitilary information.  I called the cemetery but got no answer I had fore gotten about the Labor Day weekend.  So I called the ( Topeka Room ) at the Topeka Library to see if by chance they may have his obituary and they did.  It will be reprinted here before this page is done.  But the library give me another mystery they read some of the info, and it said he was enlisted as a private in a Ohio regiment.   Upon hearing this I thought I had the wrong man.  But then they told me he was from Atchison Kansas and had a business there at on time.  Well I new I had the right man, for that's where I first got the name.  All I can do is give you all the facts and maybe a family member can put a little light on this mystery.
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Pension List of Atchison Kansas, 1883.

No. 60,006, Waterman, Robter. H., P. O. Atchison, Gun shot wound to left side, $17, dollars per month.

From the company roster.

31st. Indiana Infantry, Co. A.

Robert H. Waterman, Residence Lodi, Rank Sergeant, Enlisted September 20, 1861, Remarks: Veteran; promoted to Second Lieutenant.

Indiana State Archives.

Robert H. Waterman.
Age: 19.
Enlisted: 1861/09/05.
Where enlisted: Terre Haute, Indiana.
Regiment: 31.
Company: A.
Discharge Date: 1865/10/16.
Remarks: Sergeant. Veteran volunteer, Jan. 1, 1864. Promoted to 1st Sergeant on Nov 1, 1864. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant on Nov. 1, 1864. Promoted to Captain on June 19, 1865. Discharged per Special Order #80.

The following is from a battle report.  I will not give the full report only the part that states his name.

Numbers 125. Report of Colonel John Osborn, Thirty-first Indiana Infantry, including skirmish at La Vergne, December 26. 1862.

Captain Waterman, of Company A.  I cannot speak too highly of his bravery. When one of his men fell, he picked up his gun and nobly kept it still in use.

Lieutenant Ford, of Company A, after the regiment fell back, on the morning of the 31st, after Captain Waterman was missing, took command of his company, and nobly imitated the gallant conduct of his veteran captain.

Topeka City Directory.
1874-1875.

Robert H. Waterman, Clerk, lives VanBunen between Laorent and Railroad, North Topeka.

Back Ground.

Birth: 1842, Eugene township, Vermillion, Indiana.
Death: 1917
Burial: Topeka Kansas.
Father: Richard Mason Waterman.
Mother: Permelia Hosford.
Wife: Clara B. Bennett, married January 15, 1873, Shawnee, Kansas.

Obituaries of Robert H. Waterman and Mrs. Waterman.

Topeka State Journal.
11-16-1917, p. 1., col. 5.

Atchison Vet. Dies.
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Robert H. Waterman, Prominent in city's Business Circles for Years.
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Atchison, Kan., Nov. 16. Robert H. Waterman, Civil war veteran, died at his home here today, age 75.  He was secretary-treasurer of the Howard Manufacturing company at the time of his death, and for years was active in business and commercial affairs of the city.  Waterman entered the Civil war as a private in an Ohio regiment, and came out as a captain.  He was severely wounded at Nashville.  He was a member of the Loyal Legion and was active in the affairs of that order in Kansas.

Topeka State Journal.
11-16-1917, p. 7. col. 3.

Old Resident Dead.
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Robert H. Waterman Lived in North Topeka Many Years.
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Robert H. Waterman, for many years a resident of North Topeka, died at his home in Atchison today.  While in Topeka, Mr. Waterman was connected with the old Ridenour Baker Wholesale company and with the John P. Cole company.  He was later in business for himself untill his removal to Atchison.  At the time of his death he was secretary-treasurer of the Frank Howard Manufacturing companry.  Mr. Waterman was a member of the Loyal Legion and a charter member of the Golden Rule Lodge of Masons which order will have charge of the body on it's arrival in Topeka.

Topeka State Journal.
5-5-1925, p. 9. col. 4.

The body of Mrs. Robert Waterman former reident of Atchison, who died in California January 6, while arrive in Topeka Thursday evening.  Miss Mary Bennett of Los Angeies is bring the body here.  Friends who wish to attand the short services at the grave Friday afternoon are asked to assemble at Bomgardner's funeral home at 3 o'clock.

Authors Note.  Well it looks like his obituary clear up some of the mystery.  But what was he doing in Ohio and what regiment and company was he in.  And how was he a captain in 1862, when wasn't promoted till June of 1865.  There seems to be some mysteries still.

Oregon Early Indian Wars.

Here is a list of soldiers and Civilian that were either wounded or killed in the Oregon Indian wars.  I noted when the name was a Civilian but some were not mark as it was hard to tell who was a soldier or civilian.  Watch for my notes as they will tell you if there is more information on them.

Those who are studying the Oregon wars I will list the battles but not the skirmishs. Those of you who are interested in ships I will list them too.
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Oregon Indian War Battles.

1. Abiqua.
2. Even's Creek.
3. Grave Creek.
4. The Meadows.
5. Grand Rond.
6. Touchet.
7. Skull Bar.
8. Walla, Walla.
9. Four Lakes.

Schooners.

1. Nassau.
2. Nelly.
3. Gold Beach.

Steamers.

1. Seagull.
2. Mary.
3. Belle.
4. Columbia.
5. Fashion.

Those Wounded or Killed.

1. Rogue River War, Charles C. Abbott, died of wounds received at the battle of Evan's Creek, died September Second.

2. Rogue River War, Sergeant Israel D. Adams, mortally wounded.

3. Yaakima War, A. M. Addington wounded in Battle.

4. Rogue River War, John Albin, wounded in a skirmish.

5. Rogue River War, L. F. Allen, wounded at the battle of Grave Creek, was taken to Fort Bailey.

6. Rogue River War, Pleasant Armstrong, killed at the battle of Evan's Creek.

7. Rogue River War, Thomas J. Aubrey, wounded in battle.

8. Rogue River War, John Badger, murdered by Indians.
Note. There is a little more on his murder.

9. Cayus War, Civilian, William J. Bailey, wounded by Indians.
Note. There is a lot on his being wounded.

10. Rogue River War, Holland Bailey of Lane county, was either a wagoner or drover, was ambushed and killed by Indians.

11. Yakima War, W. Bailey, wounded by Indians, would recover.

12. Yakima War, Captain Charles killed by Indians.

13. Cayuse War, William Berry, Serigeant was wounded in a running fight.

14. Cayuse War, Civilian, Crockett Bewley killed by Indians.
Note.  There is a little more on this.

15. Rogue River War, David Birdseye was shot by Indians from ambush.

16. Rogue River War, Milton Blackledge, was wounded in battle.

17. Rogue River War, Isaac Bradley, killed at the battle of Evan's Creek.

18. Rogue River War, Civilian, J. H. Braun killed by Indians.

19. Rogue River War, Civilian?, Daniel Britton, wounded by Indians while crossing the Siskiyou mountains.

20. Yakima War, Civilians, B. W. Brown and his eighteen old wife and her younger brother were killed and scalped then thrown into the river.

21. Rogue River War, Gilbert Brush, wounded by Indians.

22. Rogue River War, James Buford wounded, was shot by a Indian.

23. Rogue River War, Civilian, Henry Gullen, killed by Indians.

24. Rogue River War, Alexander Caldwell killed by Indians.

25. Rogue River War, James Carroll wounded by Indians.

26. Rogue River War, Civilian, James W. Cartwright, killed by Indians between Evan's Ferry and Grave Creek.

27. Rogue River War, Wiley Cash, killed in a Indian battle.

28. Rogue River War,, Lieutenant B. Castle, killed in Indian battle.

29. Yakima War, John Chance a Steward boy kills a Indian.
Note. There is a little on this.

30.  Rogue River War, John Clark killed by Indians from ambush.

31.  Rogue River War, John Henry Clifton, of Sheffield company was killed in battle.

32.  Rogue River War, A. C. Colburn, killed in skirmish with Indians.

33.  Rogue River War, Daniel Cooley, of Wallen's company was fired on and wounded while looking for his revolver lost in battle.

34. Yakima War, Frank Cratibru, wound in battle, shoulder was shattered.

35. Rogue River War, John Crittenden, was killed by the Modes or Pit-river Indians on the southern immigrant road, at Grauelly ford, in Humboldt county.

36.  Rogue River War, W. H. Crouch, wounded in battle of Grave's Creek.

37.  Rogue River War, Henry Crow, was mortally wound in battle of Walla, Walla.

38.  Rogue River War, T. J. Davenport, from Massachusetts, was wounded by Indians.

39.  Rogue River War, John Davis killed by Indians.

40.  Rogue River War, David Dilley, his gun was seized by Indians while he slept and shot him dead.

41.  Rogue River War, William Dolley killed in battle.

42.  Rogue River War, A. S. Dougherty, from Texas was killed by indians.

43. Rogue River War, A. Douglas, from Texas was killed by Indians.

44. Yakima War, Frank Duval, wounded in battle.

45.  Rogue River War, Jerome Dyar, was murdered on the road by Indians, between Jacksonville and Illinois Valley.

46. Rogue River War, Civilian, Richard Edwards, killed by Indians at his home on Stuart's Creek.

47. Yakima War, J. Elgin wounded by Indians.

48. Rogue River War, John Ericson wounded at Skull Bar.

49. Rogue River War, Allen Evan's wounded at Skull Bar.

50. Rogue River War, John L. Fickas killed by Indians.

51. Rogue River War, Calvin Fields from Iowa was killed by Indians.

52. Yakima War, Jesse Fleming wounded mortally in battle.

53. Rogue River War, Asa Fordyce, wounded by Indians.

54. Rogue River War, J. M. Fordyce wounded in battle.

55. Rogue River War, Lieutenant Thomas Frazell killed in a skirmish at Long's Freey.

56. Rogue River War, Alfred French formerly connected with the ( Chronicle Newspaper ), at Indenpendence, Missouri was murdered by Indians near Crescent City.

57. Yakima War, Nathan Fry wounded in battle.

58. Rogue River War, Daniel Gage was killed by Indians on June Fifteen in the Siskiyou mauntains.

59. Yakima War, Lieutenant William Gaston, was killed in battle.

60. Rogue River War, Civilian, John Geisell killed by Indians with four children and Mrs. Geisell and two dauthers were taken into captivity.

61. Rogue River War, John Gibbs killed by Indians at Ashland.

62. Rogue River War, Thomas Gill was severely wounded in battle.

63. Rogue River War, John Gillespie, of Captain Bailey company was killed in battle.

64. Rogue River War, Civilian, Isaac Gilliland Or Gilleland a tailor at Waiilatpu, was killed by Indians.

65. Rogue River War, Thomas Gilmore wounded by Indians.

66. Rogue River War, William Given killed by Indians.

67. Rogue River War, Charles Goodwin mortally wounded at Grave Creek.

68. Rogue River War, John Goldsby wounded at Grave Creek.

69. Rogue River War, Thomas Gray killed by Indians.

70. Rogue River War, Burrell F. Griffin wounded by Indians.

71. Yakima War, George Griswold Indian agent, killed by Indians.

72. Yakima War, Henry Hager was killed by Indians.

73. Rogue River War, William Hans wounded at Grave Creek.

74. Rogue River War, John R. Hardin was shot from ambush by Indians and was mortally wounded.

75. Rogue River War, McDonald Harkness was murdered by Indians.

76. Rogue River War, Civilian, George H. Harris  was killed by Indians.
Note there is more to this story.

77.  Rogue River War, Civilian, Thomas Hayes was wounded in a fight at Evan's Creek.

78.  Rogue River War, Civilian, Peter Heinrich was a miner and killed by Indians.

79. Rogue River War, Civilian, Samuel Hendrick, was killed by Indians.

80. Rogue River War, Civilian, William Hennessey was a miner and killed by Indians on the Klamath.

81. Rogue River War, Civilian, William Hodgkins was mortally wounded from ambush by Indians.

82. Cayuse War, Civilian, Jacob Hoffman killed by Indians.

83. Rogue River War, Civilian,  G. C. Holcomb killed by Indians.

84. Rogue River War, John P. Holland killed by Indians.

85. Yakima War, Corporal, Lot Hollinger killed by Indians.

86. Rogue River War, E. W. Howe was killed by Indians.

87. Rogue River War, Hiram Hulan shot from ambush by Indians and killed.

88. Rogue River War, H. C. Huston was wounded by Indians.

89. Rogue River War, Civilian, John Idles was killed by Indians.

90. Rogue River War, Civilian, J. K. Jones was killed at his house and his wife was mortally wounded.

91. Rogue River War, F. Keath killed in a skirmish.

92. Rogue River War, Granville M. Keene from Tennessee was killed on the reservation while attempting with several other to recover some stolen horses.

93. Yakima War, Eleazer B. Kelso, was a private in company A., was killed in battle.

94. Yakima War, Jesse Kempton wounded by Indians.

95. Yakima War, John Kennedy mortally wounded.

96. Rogue River War, Civilian, James C. Kyle was murdered by Indians within two miles of Fort Lane.

97. Yakima War, H. Kyle was wounded by Indians.

98. Yakima War, Jacob Kyle was killed by Indians.

99. Rogue River War, James Lapbar was wounded at the fight of Grave Creek.

100. Rogue River War, Henry Lawrence was killed by Indians.

101. Yakima War, Captain Davis Layton wounded by Indians.

102. Cayuse War, Civilian, G. W. LeBreton, killed by a Indian at Oregon City.
Note. There is a lot more on this.

103. Rogue River War, Civilian, Joseph Leroe and two sons killed by Indians.

104. Rogue River War, Captain W. B. Lewis wounded at Skull Bar.

105. Yakima War, James Lindsay was a fireman on the steamer Mary was shot through the shoulder by a Indian.

106. Rogue River War, L. Locktirg killed in a skirmish.

107. Rogue River War, Major J. A. Lupton was killed while attacking a Indian camp.

108. Rogue River War, James Mango was killed in a skirmish at Long's Ferry.

109. Rogue River War, Civilian, T. D. Mattice was a miner was on the Klamath and killed by Indians.

110. Rogue River War, Civilian, F. D. Mattice was a miner was on the Klamath and killed by Indians.

111. Rogue River War, Wesley Mayden killed by Indians.

112. Rogue River War, Ira Mayfield was serverely wounded at Grave Creek.

113. Rogue River War, P. McClusky, killed by Indians.

114. Rogue River War, Felix McCue was a boatman on a whaleboat which overturned and he drowned his body was cut to pieces by the Indians who were watching from shore.

115. Rogue River War, Patrick McCullough killed by Indians.

116. Cayuse War, Greene McDonald of Linn county was wounded on the march.

117. Rogue River War, Daniel Kaw, murdered on the road between Jacksonville and Illinois Valley.

118. Cayuse War, Helen Mar Meek daughter of J. K. Meek died at the massacre of Waiilatpu.

119. Rogue River War, Elias D. Mercer of Wilkinson's company was wounded in battle.

120. Rogue River War, Enoch Miller wounded at Grave Creek.

121. Rogue River War, Jacob W. Miller of company C., was killed at the battle of Grave Creek.

122. Rogue River War, Kirby Miller was a recruit was mortally wounded in a fight on Pistol River, died in a hour after being carried into the fort.

123. Yakima War, Isaac Miller a Sergeant-major was wounded in the arm by a Indian.

124. Rogue River War, W. A. J. Moore was wounded at Skull Bar.

125. Rogue River War, M. B. Morris was wounded by Indians.

126. Yakima War, L. B. Munson, Captain, was wounded in the battle of Walla, Walla.

127. Rogue River War, Patrick Murphy of New York, was killed by Coquille Indians.

128. Yakima War, Fletcher Murphy wounded by Indians.

129. Rogue River War, Rhodes Noland was murdered by two Indians.

130. Rogue River War, Harris Oatman was wound by Indians while crossing the Siskiyou mountains.

131. Rogue River War, John O'Brien was a miner and was drowned.

132. Rogue River War, Thomas O'Neal was killed by Indians.

133. Rogue River War, John Oldfield was killed by Indians.

134. Rogue River War, L. W. Oliver was killed by Indians.

135. Yakima War, Norman Palmer was killed by Indians.

136. Rogue River War, was wounded at Grave Creek.

137. Yakima War, T. J. Payne was wounded at the battle of Walla, Walla.

138. Rogue River War, James Pearey was killed at Grave Creek.

139. Rogue River War, Henry Pearl was killed at Grave Creek.

140. Rogue River War, Jonathan Pedigo was mortally wounded in battle.

141. Rogue River War, J. P. Pepper was killed by Coquille Indians.

142. Rogue River War, Frank Perry was killed in a skirmish.

143. Rogue River War, Edward Phillips was killed by Indians.

144. Rogue River War, Thomas Phillips was killed by Indians.

145. Rogue River War, J. W. Pickett was killed in battle of Skull Bar.

146. Rogue River War, Jonh Poland was killed by Indians his body was mutilated beyound recognition.

147. Rogue River War, John Pollack was killed on the Klamath by Indians.

148. Yakima War, Thomas Price was wounded by Indians.

149. Rogue River War, William Purnell was mortall wounded at Grave Creek.

150. Rogue River War, Frank A. Reed was killed by Indians.

151. Rogue River War, Martin Reed killed by Indians.

152. Rogue River War, George Reed was killed by Indians.

153. Rogue River War, John C. Richardson was wounded by Indians.

154. Rogue River War, Daniel Richardson a Lieutenant was severely wound and was later killed at Gold Beach.

155. Cayuse War, Anderew Rogers a teacher at Waiilatpu was killed by Cayuses Indians.

156. Rogue River War, Dr. William R. Rose was killed by Indians from ambush.

157. Yakima War, Jacob Rousch killed by Indiand, lived six days after being wounded.

158. Rogue River War, Thomas Ryan wounded at Grave Creek.

159. Rogue River War, Jeremaiah Ryland of Maryland, killed by Coquille Indians.

160. Cayuse War, John Sager was killed by Indians.

161.  Cayuse War, Amos Sales was killed by the Coquille Indians.

162. Rogue River War, Alexander Sawyer killed by Indians.

163. Rogue River War, John Rcarborough killed by Indians at Evan's Creek.

164. Rogue River War, Nelson Seaman killed by Indians.

165. Rogue River War, T. J. Sharp wounded at Pistol River.

166. Rogue River War, J. Shaw killed in skirmish.

167. Rogue River War, Isaac Shelton of Wallamet Valley mortally wounded by Indians.

168. Rogue River War, Hawkins Shelton wounded at Grave Creek.

169. Yakima War, A. Shepard wound at the battle of Walla, Walla.

170. Rogue River War, Z. Shultz wounded in a skirmish.

171. Yakima War, James Sinclair was in charge of Fort Walla, Walla, was killed by Indians.

172. Rogue River War, Hugh Smith was killed by Indians.

173. Yakima War, G. W. Smith wounded at Walla, Walla.

174. Yakima War John Smith wounded at Walla, Walla.

175. Rogue River War, Adolf Smoldt, wounded by Indians.

176. Yakima War, Casper Snook wounded in battle.

177. Rogue River War, John Stanness was wounded at Grave Creek.

178. Rogue River War, Benjamin Taft mortally wounded at Skull Bar.

179. Yakima War, Captain Oliver H. P. Taylor was killed in battle.

180. Rogue River War, William Thompson a boatman was drowned.

181. Rogue River War, W. R. Tulles was killed by Indians.

182. Yakima War, Richard Turpin was killed by Indians.

183. Rogue River War, Joseph Umpqua was wounded at Skull Bar.

184. Yakima War, S. S. Hangerman was mortally wounded.

185. Mrs. Joseph. Wagoner killed by Indians.
Note. there is more on her death.

186. Rogue River War, Joseph Wagoner was killed by Indians.

187. Rogue River War John Walden wounded at the battle of Grave Creek.

188. Cayose War, Leander C. Wallace was a young American, was killed in battle.

189. Rogue River War, Captain W. H. Warner in 1849, was murdered while serveying for a Pacific Railroad in Oregon.

190. Rogue River War, Lorenzo Warner was killed bt Indians.

191. Cayuse War, Lieutenant-Colonel James Waters was wounded.

192. Yakima War, George Watkins lived four days after being wounded.

193. Yakima War, James Watkins was mortally wounded.

194. Yakima War, Jacob White was killed by Indians.

195. Cayuse War, Mrs. Narcissa Whitman teaches indians death by vioience.
Note. tere is more to this story.

196. Rogue River War, Brice Whitman wounded by Indians.

197. Rogue River War, Joseph Wilkinson killed by Indians.

198. Rogue River War,  L. L. Williams of Vermont was wounded by Indians.

199. Rogue River War, Mrs. Wilson was killed by Indians on the road between Indian Creek and Crescent City.

200. Rogue River War, William Wilson wounded at Grave Creek.

201.Rogue River War, Thomas W. Wills was murdered by Indians.

202. Rogue River War, John D. Winters of company D., was killed at Grave Creek.

203.Rogue River War, Calvin Woodman was murdered by scarface.

204. Rogue River War, A. H. Woodruff was wounded in the battle of the meadows.

205. Rogue River War, Ben Wright, The Indians said they cut out his heart and cook it and ate it in admiration of his courage in this way they hoped to emulate his courage.

206. Cayuse War, James Young was on his way to the mission-house from the sawmill when he was killed.

New York Soldiers Buried In Kansas.

Authors Note. Although these obituaries are well written I find that there may be some errors in the military information. Now I don't know were these reporters got their information. It could have been from the families or just word of mouth or from the state military records. The reporters of old are no different then those of today. They read some document and took it as fact when there was no bases for fact. At the bottom of each name I have added a military record, which was taken from the the New York state military records. But I would suggest that you do a little more research on his military record before you state this information as fact.
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JOHN ARNOLD.

The Larned Eagle-Optic, Friday, August 18, 1899, Pg 3.

Death of an Old Resident.

John Arnold was born in South Hamptonshire, England, July 3d, 1831, and died in Larned, August 12th, 1899, aged sixty-eight years one month and nine days. At the age of twenty-three he enlisted in the Crimean war, remaining until peace was declared. Re-enlisting in the regulars, he served five years, during which time he was sent to Canada. When discharged he went to Poughkeepsie, New York, where he engaged in the business of carriage and wagon making. When war broke out in this country he enlisted in the First New York mounted rifle company, where he remained until the close of the war. When a young man he united with the church, and ever thought that his church work was paramount to any other. Only one son survives him, William Arnold, in Wheatland, Wyoming. His love, patience and discreet dealings with his step-children have rendered his bereavement equal to what it would have been if he had been their natural father, and they mourn him with equal grief. Mr. Arnold had been failing for some time, but Friday morning he got worse, when he came in to see the doctor. He kept getting worse, so that he could not get back home, and so was taken to the Presbyterian parsonage, where he died Saturday at 4:45 p.m. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church Sunday at 3 p. m., Rev. Fonken preaching from the text, “Death is swallowed up in victory.” I. Cor. XV. 54.

The church was crowded. The relief corps, G. A. R., and Daughters of the Rebekka and Odd Fellows attended in a body.

Military Record.

Furst Mounted Rifles Co. C.

ARNOLD, JOHN.—Age, 30 years. Enlisted, October 2, 1861, at Ellenville; mustered i n as wagoner, Co. C, October 16, 1861, to serve three years; mustered out, October 3, 1864, at Point of Rocks, V a .
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WILLIAM F. BAILEY.

Buried in Le Roy Cemetery, Le Roy, Coffey Co., KS.

Died: Oct. 3, 1893.

Died.

BAILEY—At Le Roy, Kansas, October 3, 1893, William F. Bailey, Aged 52 years, 5 months and 25 days.

The deceased was born in London, England, April 8, 1841, and came to America at the age of 14 years. After residing for sometime in Canada, he removed to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he resided for more than ten years. He was married at Buffalo, New York, Oct. 19, 1865. In 1878 he moved with his family to Kansas and for the past dozen years he was a citizen of Le Roy. During the war he served his country well for 2 years and 9 months as a soldier, having enlisted in 1862 and being honorably discharged at the close of the war. In 1884 he joined the G. A. R. He was also a member of the present city council, an honorable citizen, respected by all who knew him, honest in his dealings and upright in his character and actions.

Such is the brief record of the deceased’s life as furnished to us by Rev. H. A. Cook who preached an interesting and appropriate sermon Wednesday afternoon at the M. E. church whence the remains were carried to his last resting place, followed by a large concourse of sympathizing neighbors and friends.

As the writer passed by the deceased’s place of business the morning after the death, and looked at the crape on the door, a little urchin walked by and shaking his head in a grave manner, said: “The best man in town is gone. He always attended to his own business.” The sentiments expressed by the little boy will be indorsed by every citizen of Le Roy. If Mr. Bailey had an enemy in all this country, we have not heard of him. His untimely taking off is sincerely mourned by everybody. He leaves a widow, two sons and one daughter, all grown and able to carry on the business in which he was engaged. They have the sympathy of the entire community.

Military Record.

11th, New York, Cavalry Co. M.

B A I L E Y , W I L L I A M F.—Age. 21 years. Enlisted, August 20, 1862, at Buffalo; mustered in as private, Oo. M , August 28, 1862, to serve three years; mustered out, t o ' d a t e May 28, 1805, at Memphis, Tenn.
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JAMES B. BROWN.

South Kansas Tribune, Wednesday, November 4, 1914, Pg. 1.

A CHRISTIAN SOLDIER RESTS.

Last evening death came to Comrade James B. Brown, 426 South Fifteenth street, at the age of 74 years and 6 months. He came to West Cherry township in the early eighties locating on a good farm where his sons grew to manhood. He was an active Christian worker and was prominent in the erection of the Choteau church, and in Sunday School work. He was a successful farmer and greatly interested in the advancement of agriculture and stock raising. After the sons began to leave home the parents sold their farm and moved to this city where he purchased a home and good business property, and himself and wife united with the First Methodist Episcopal church of which he was a working member. Last July a slight touch of paralysis developed and later a kidney trouble added to the complication, and for a week he lingered near the border. When his country needed help he answered the Lincoln call for “300,000 more”, and was mustered in as sergeant of Company L, Tenth New York Cavalry, and served near three years. He is survived by his widow and sons G. D., H. G., and J. H. and daughter May, wife of Roy Goff of Bucklin, Kan. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.

Contributed by Mrs. Maryann Johnson a Civil war researcher and a volunteer in the Kansas Room of the Independence Public Library, Independence, Kansas.

Military Record.

10th., New York Cavalry Co. L.

B R O W N , J A M E S B.—Age, 22 years. Enlisted, September 25, 1862, at A u r o r a ; mustered i n as private, Oo. L, October 29, 1862, t o serve three years; m i s s i n g i n action at Brandy Station, V a . , June 9, 1863; appointed corporal, date not stated; sergeant, December 11, 1864; mustered out, June 26, 1S65, near A l e x a n d r i a , V a . , as supernumerary.
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MICHAEL RICHARD DAVIN.

The Larned Eagle-Optic, Friday, Feb. 17, 1899, Pg 3.

Vol. XVI, No. 12.

Death of M. R. Davin.

Mr. Michael Davin, for many years a resident of this city, died at Wichita Monday, the 13th, where he had gone a few weeks before to secure medical treatment. The remains were brought home Tuesday, by his daughter, Miss Matie Davin, and were buried from the Presbyterian church Thursday, afternoon at half past two o’clock with Grand Army honors. Michael Richard Davin, was born in Ireland in 1843. He came to this country as a boy and lived at Syracuse, New York, where he married Miss Jane Kilcoyne. He moved to Iowa in 1878, and the next year moved to Ness county, of this state, and for the last thirteen years has lived in Larned.

The deceased enlisted as a private in Company “C,” Second New York heavy artillery, in June, 1862, under the name of Richard Davin, fearing that, as he was at the time a minor, if he enlisted under his full name his parents would take him out of the army. He was wounded at the battle of Cold Harbor, but served with distinction until the close of the war and was honorably discharged in May, 1865, having given thirty-five months to the service of his country.

The deceased leaves a wife and two children, Matie and Charlie and a large number of friends, to mourn his death.

The editor of this paper reckoned big hearted, honest “Mike” Davin one of the staunchest friends, and desires to add his humble testimonial as to his character as a modest unassuming, upright and worthy citizen.

Military Record.

2nd. New York Heavy Artillery Co. C.

DAVIN, RICHARD.—Age, 19 years. Enlisted, June 24, 1862, at Syracuse, N. Y.; mustered in ais private, Oo. C, June 24,1862, to serve three years; wounded in action at Cold Harbor, Va., June 4,1864; discharged, May 30,1865, near Alexandria, Va.
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MARK H. HORNER.

South Kansas Tribune, March 23, 1921.

Sudden Death of Pioneer.

Last Thursday Register of Deeds Roscoe C. Horner had an unusually interesting letter from his father, Mark H. Horner, a pioneer of Havana and Caney township who has been making his home at the National Soldiers Home at Leavenworth, and answered it by next mail. But Monday came a telegram that his father was dead. He went there on the first train, and returned yesterday, to arrange for the funeral at Havana today, the remains coming in on the 8:00 o’clock train.

Mark H. Horner died suddenly, March 21, 1921. He was born in Angelica, Alleghany county, New York, where he grew to manhood, and answered the call of his country in its distressing needs of the Civil war by volunteering his enlistment in the First New York Dragoons, organized in Angelica, Alleghany county, New York and freely giving his best services to his county until the close of the war at which time he received his honorable discharge from the army of the United States.

In the early seventies Mr. Horner came to Montgomery county, Kansas, and bought a farm one and one-half miles southwest of Havana, where he continued to reside until recent years. One the first day of May, 1870 Mr. Horner was united in marriage to Miss Alvereta Campbell who preceded him in death passing away January 18, 1918.

Mark H. Horner was 78 years, 2 months and 8 days of age. He leaves three sons, S. C. of Bartlesville, Sheridan, near Havana, and Roscoe C. Horner of this city; also three brothers and two sisters who live in Angelica, New York. The funeral service was held in the church at Havana, March 23, at 3:00 o’clock, and the remains laid to rest in Havana cemetery beside his wife who preceded him to their long home. Rev. Howell, also of the pioneers, and an old friend of the family spoke of the high character and good citizenship of the deceased.

Military Record.

First New York, Dragoons.

Update 9-8-2012.

There was a miss spelling on the rosters, he was under Homer.

HOMER, MARCUS.— Age, 20 years. Enlisted, August 22,1864, at Angelica, N. Y.; mustered in as private, Co. G, September 1, 1864, to serve one year; wounded at Sailors Creek, Va., April 6, 1865; mustered out with company, June 30, 1865, at Clouds Mills, Va.
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JOHN JERSEZY.

Jul 29, 1907

John Jersezy, father of J. F. Jersezy of this city, died at the home of his son yesterday evening about 6 o'clock. Death was caused by a cancer from which he had been a sufferer for some time.

Mr. Jersezy came to Chanute from Joplin a short time ago. He was 69 years of age, and was an old soldier, being a member of the New York artillery.

Military Record.

8th. Nwe York, Light Artillery Co.

JERSEZY, JOHN.—Age, 22 years1. Enlisted, January 20, 1862, at Delhi; mustered in as private, January 20, 1862, to serve three years; mustered out, January 21, 1865, at Norfolk, V a .
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LEROY O. LADD.

The Humboldt Union, Sept. 16, 1915.

Died: Sept. 10, 1915.

Obituary.

Leroy O. Ladd, son of John and Caroline Ladd, was born in Vermont March 24th, 1843, and died at his home in Logan Township September 10th, 1915, at the age of 72 years, 5 months and 17 days.

In 1849 he with his parents crossed over into the state of New York. Mr. Ladd enlisted in the 110th New York Infantry at the age of 18, and was honorably discharged at the end of his enlistment, September 1865, and returned to New York.

He was married to Miss Kate Dernick in 1866 and came to Kansas in 1868. His wife died in 1870, leaving a son, Lucius H. Ladd, of Woodson county.

In 1873 he was married to Mrs. Philena Jackson, who survives him. To this union were born nine children: Minnie (Ladd) Campbell who died February 27th, 1900, leaving two children: Effie (Ladd) Choguill, Cora (Ladd) Wood, Orlie Leroy who died at the age of two years, Edwin R. Gertrude (Ladd) Ashbrook, Ennis, Urbane and Leola.

The funeral services were conducted at the home Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Megill officiating, and burial was in the Ellison cemetery.

Military Record.

110th., New York Infantry Co. D.

LADD, LEROY O.—Age, 21 years. Enlisted, August 9, 1862, at Hastings, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. D, August 11, 1862; mustered out with company, August 28, 1865, at Albany, N. Y.
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HENRY C. LOOMIS.

The Winfield Tribune, Oct. 20, 1905

Died: Oct. 14, 1905.

COL HENRY C. LOOMIS.
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One of the Founders of Winfield and Department Commander of G. A. R. Passes Away.

Col. Henry C. Loomis died at St. Mary’s hospital last Saturday afternoon at two o’clock. The news of his death, though not unexpected, cast a pall of gloom over the city and was received with universal sorrow.

Some weeks ago Colonel Loomis sustained a slight injury in his foot and as a result a peculiar gangrenous condition set in. His physicians, realizing the dangerous indications, besought the colonel to have his foot amputated but he hesitated and the poison penetrated his entire system. Last week he consented to the operation and it was performed, the patient rallying nicely from it and for the time giving promise of improvement. But the gain was only temporary and the relapse came Friday, the patient slowly sinking until the end came Saturday.

There was no more widely or popularly known man in the state than Colonel Loomis. In Winfield he was known and respected as the father of the city, and in her his interest centered as about an only child. He was one of the founders of the townsite in 1871, and for nearly thirty-six years he has been first and foremost in every enterprise that would build up and improve the city. Lodge and club life was his great hobby and he is nationally known in G. A. R. and Masonic circles.

Henry C. Loomis was the son of Bliss and Betsy Loomis of the town of Otto, in Cataragus county, New York, where he was born in a log house on March 16th 1834. His grand-father was an officer in the revolutionary war, and from him he inherited a love for the military life. While still a boy he became a member of a local military company and had served in it seven years when the war broke out. The company, as a whole, went into the sixty-forth New York infantry and with him as first lieutenant. He commanded the company at the battle of Fair Oaks, and while leading a charge against the confederates he was shot twice, once through the leg and once through the arm. That was the same time the place where Gen. O. O. Howard lost his arm.

Colonel Loomis, while at home recuperating after the sickness consequent of his wounds assisted in organizing the 154th New York infantry and became lieutenant colonel of it. He served gallantry through the remainder of the war, a fact which has been recognized by different Grand Army organizations, while serving as local post commander for some years, and as department commander of the state in 1903.

Colonel Loomis came to the valley of the Walnut in 1868 as a bridge builder. He saw the future of the country and in 1869 squatted on a piece of Osage land and held it until the government came in possession of it. More than 100 acres of original quarter-section is now included in the townsite of Winfield. He helped organize the county and was the first county clerk. He was an active, progressive and public-spirited citizen, and besides president of the Chautauqua assembly that has made Winfield famous, he served two terms as mayor, beginning in 1896.

Colonel Loomis was made a Master Mason in 1862 and remained a consistent member for forty-three years, during which time he advanced to the thirty-third or highest degree. He was the first Worshipful Master of Winfield Lodge. His honors did not cease there, for he has served as high priest of the Winfield chapter of Royal Arch Masons, eminent commander of the Knights Templars; worthy patron of Queen City chapter. Order of the Eastern Star; a Royal and Select Master Star; a Royal and Select Master in the Wichita Consistory; Inspector General of the Jurisdiction; Grand Standard Bearer of the Grand Commandary of Kansas; Grand Master Mason of the Blue Lodge Masons for Kansas, and honorary members of life of Isis Temple, A. A. O. M. M. S. In 1890 he became a member of the Scottish Rite bodies in this city, and he has been a consistant attendant at their meeting ever since

He was given a Scottish Rite funeral at the opera house Tuesday night at midnight. To these services only Masons and their families, G. A. R. and their families, and Red Men and their families were admitted.

The body layd in state Wednesday morning and at two o’clock Wednesday afternoon the public services were held. The Masons, G. A. R.’s, Knight Templar and escorts had charge of the services and the funeral oration was delivered by Rev. T. W. Jeffries, of Carthage, Missouri. The Wichita Consistory attended in a body and prominent Masonic and Grand Army friends from all over the state were present. Interment was made in Union cemetery.

Colonel Loomis’ wealth is estimated at between $12,000.00 and $15,000.00. Ed F. Nelson was appointed executor of the estate. Three thousand dollars of this has been reserved for a monument for himself; $500.00 executor’s fees; $300.00 to the O. E. A.’s, and the remainder given to J. H. McCall, of Wichita, and to J. C. Coulter, of the Western Veteran. The two last named were dear friends of Col. Loomis and helped him in his campaign for G. A R. post commander. His valuable watch, the one which he always carried him, he has left to Captain Charle Van Way. Many Masinic emblems, with papers and other material is to be given to private persons here in the city.

Military Record.

154th., New York, Infantry Co. F. & S.

LOOMIS, H E N R Y C.—Late first lieutenant, Sixty-fourth Infantry; mustered in as lieutenant-colonel, this regiment, September 21, 1862; discharged, May 30, 1863. Commissioned lieutenant-colonel, November 3, 1862, with rank from September 2, 1862, original.
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ROBERT MCPHERSON.

The Council Grove Republican, Thursday, Jun. 20, 1907.

Died: Jun. 19, 1907.

Robt. McPherson Dead.

Robt. McPherson departed this life yesterday morning at 8:30, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Whitlow, with whom he had made his home for the past number of years, aged 74 years.

Mr. McPherson had been bedfast for many weeks and his death was due primarily by old age and a complication of diseases, he becoming aged fast on account of the hardships and exposures which he suffered in the Civil War.

Robt. McPherson was born in Genessee county, New York, and lived the early part of his life in that state.

He enlisted in 1862 in the United States army as a volunteer and was honorably discharged in 1864 as first Sargeant under Captain A. W. Starkweath, company C, first battalion of New York sharpshooters.

Sometime after the war he came to Michigan and made that his residence for a few years. He finally came to Kansas and has been a resident here for 35 years.

He was converted many years ago and joined the Presbyterian church of which he has been a faithful member since.

He leaves one brother, Wm. McPherson, of Marshal, Michigan; one sister, Mrs. Catherine Blue, of of Churchville, New York, and a host of friends in this city and in former residences, to morn his loss.

The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon 3 o’clock and Rev. Reed will preach the sermon. The G. A. R. will have charge.

Military Record.

First New York, Sharpshooters.

MePHERSON, ROBERT.—Age, 28 years. Enlisted, August 22, 1862, at Rochester; mustered in as private, Sixth Company, September IS, 1862, to serve three years; promoted sergeant, prior to April 10, 1863; first sergeant, date not stated; discharged, June 7, 1865, at Rochester, N . Y .
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ALFRED W. MILLER

The Ness County News, Thursday, Oct. 3, 1908, Pg 4.

Vol. XXX, No 40

ALFRED W. MILLER DEAD.

DIED:--Sunday night, September 27, 1908, at his home in this city, Alfred W. Miller, aged sixty-five years, six months and twenty-four days, after an illness of about five months.

Comrade Miller was one of the pioneers of Ness county, and was well and favorably known throughout the county for his sterling worth, good citizenship and pleasing personality. He first settled in Hodgeman county in 1878, but soon afterward removed to Ness county, which has been his home for about thirty years, his later years having been spent in Ness City, where he filled an important place in the affairs of his fellow townsmen.

He was married November 21, 1864, while on a furlough from the army, to Olive C. Smith, who with two sons, Louis T. and Volney T., survive him. Two other sons are dead.

The most prominent trait in Comrade Miller’s character was his intense patriotism and loyalty to his country, its laws and institutions, and his life was inspiration in these things to the rising generation.

Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at four o’clock, conducted by Rev. O. M. Keve, who made a few touching remarks concerning the life and character of Comrade Miller after which the body wrapped in the flag he so loved, was followed to Fairview cemetery by sorrowing friends, comrades and neighbors, where it was laid to rest with the ritual services prescribed by the Grand Army of the Republic, Sherman Post No. 30, Department of Kansas, conducting them and the plaintive bugle call, ‘Lights Out” announced that another valiant soldier had gone to his last earthly sleep.

While much more could be written of Comrade Miller, it seems meet at this time to reproduce his own story of his life, prepared a decade ago, as follows.

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AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH.

Of Alfred W. Miller, while in the United States service in the War of the Rebellion, late Company I , 112 New York Volunteers, read before Sherman Post No. 30 Grand Army of the Republic, April 12, 1899:

The subject of this sketch was born in the town of Stockton county of Chatauqua in the state of New York, on the third day of March 1843, whose early life was spent upon a farm, who was educated in the common schools of his native town, with additional advantage of two terms in Fredonia Academy. In the summer of 1862 President Lincoln issued a call for three hundred thousand volunteers to aid in putting down the Rebellion, which had already developed a strength and persistency which effectively opened the eyes of a numerous class, which at the opening of the war, firmly believed that it would be of short duration. On the 7th of July, Governor Morgan issued his proclamation in response to President Lincoln’s call, expressing the hope that every true man through the state would do his utmost to place the quota of the state in the field at the earliest possible moment. It was at this time that I a youth of nineteen years, and fired with patriotic zeal, on the 26th day of August 1862, enlisted in Company I, 112 New York Volunteers, then forming wholly within my native county under the above named call.

The company (I) to which I belonged when mustered into the United States service numbered ninety-four men, and was originally commanded by Captain Oley, with L. J. Parker and C. A. Crane as its lieutenants. The regiment numbered about eleven hundred men, including a company of sharp shooters, which was originally attached to our regiment.

Colonelcy of our regiment was given to Captain Drake, who had already seen considerable service as captain in the 49th New York Volunteers. Colonel Drake assumed command of our regiment on the second day of September and on the 11th of September, 1862, amidst the booming of cannons, waving of flags, cheers of the people, intermingled with the tears of parting friends, the regiment took the cars and started south. First to Washington, and after a stop of two days, took transports to Norfolk. After landing took the cars to Suffolk, Virginia, at which place we arrived on the 19th of September, just in the edge of evening without guns, cartridges or tents, but ordered to hustle around and get them as quick as possible, for the Johnnies were expecting to make us a call before morning, to welcome some of us to hospitable graves and the rest to the hospitalities of the prison pen.

This prospect did not take well with the boys, but however, we hustled around and guns were given us, and soon we were out on the line to give the Johnnies, if they saw fit to visit us, a solid welcome, but we were happily disappointed in not receiving the promised visit.

The service of the regiment during the war might very properly be divided into three periods. First, the pick and spade period; second, the excursion period; third, the fighting period.

The pick and spade period began with getting into Suffolk, and ended with the siege of Suffolk; it was hard work and no glory; we acquired the enviable reputation of being General Peck’s pick regiment, General Peck being in command of the forces at Suffolk at this time.

The large daily drafts made on our regiment, often as high as 500, was calculated to abate our zeal, but the occasional trips we had to Black Water to ascertain the strength of the Johnnies relieved us somewhat of the irksome duties of the pick and shovel. Like the old French King we marched up the road and then marched down again, and some of the boys did no more marching. After one of the marches above referred to, while on duty as headquarters guard, I was suddenly taken sick, barely being able to walk to my tent. The surgeon pronounced my disease a very severe attack of typhoid fever, and expressed the belief that I could not recover, and he telegraphed my father that if he wished to see me alive he must come immediately. He came and with the help of a comrade who was detailed to take care of me, stayed with me until I was considered out of danger. I believe, and the doctor expressed the same belief that if I had been sent to the hospital, that I should not have recovered. I was taken sick about December 1st, 1862, and did not recover sufficiently to do any duty until March, 1863.

About this time the powers at Washington thought best to treat us to an excursion. It was decided that we should begin our military operations at the point where the war opened, where Fort Sumter was fired upon, and on the 27th of June, 1863, we got aboard the cars and arrived at Norfolk, Virginia, on the same day. For some cause unknown to myself a change of movement was made, and we were ordered to make a feint movement toward Richmond. About July 1st we struck tents and marched to King William’s court house, then to Hanover court house, at which place we had quite a lively skirmish, and then to the White House landing.

These marches were continued with more or less lively bouts with the Johnny rebs until the first of August, which date found us again in Portsmouth, Virginia, which place lies directly across the river from Norfolk. On the 3d of August we got aboard the transport, Escort, and started for Charleston, South Carolina. We landed on Foley island near, Charleston, on the 6th. When we got to Foley Island we were in the midst of a perfectly royal community.

The division to which we belonged had a whole island to itself not a reb on it. The little island of Foley was a doleful spot; terrible sickness prevailed; the hospitals were the most flourishing institutions on the island; it was a very paradise for young doctors—provided they could live through it themselves. Many here succumbed to disease and many lives were saved only by getting away.

It was here I after about two months residence, incurred that terrible disease, chronic diarrhea, and which stuck by me closer than a brother, until after discharge. We operated at Foley, Morris, Block and the adjoining islands, witnessing and taking an active part in the bombardment of Fort Sumter, Fort Wagner and shelling of Charleston.

On the 23d day of February, 1864, we got aboard the transport, Ben Defort, and on the morning of the 24th we bade farwell to our late disease infected home and started for Jacksonville, Florida, at which place we arrived on the afternoon of the 25th. Why we were sent here I have never been able to understand. We certainly were not molested by the Johnnies while in Florida, and consequently saw no fighting while there, but perhaps it was for the purpose of recuperating the health of the regiment, as I can positively say my health was much improved while there.

On the 21st of April, 1864, we again took the transport, Cossack, for Hilton Head, at which place we arrived on the 22d and reshipped on the steamer, Ericsson, for Fortress Monroe, at which place we landed on the 26th. We soon after rejoined the army on the Potomac at which date I might style the fighting period of the regiment had begun. Our camp was established at this time at Bermuda Hundred, Virginia. We had prior to this marched through Yorktown, City Point, back to Fortress Monroe, then to Bermuda Hundred, meanwhile being in a few lively skirmishes. General Ben Butler was our commanding officer.

On the 28th day of May we got the transport and went down the James river to Fortress Monroe, then up the York river to West Point, then up the Pamunky river to White House, then by forced march to reenforce Grant and arrived at Cold Harbor on June 1. Here I participated in what might be called my first real battle. I will not attempt to describe the carnage of that day, but suffice it to say that with scarcely any warning, our brigade was ordered to charge on the rebel line, and after a forced march of two days, within less than fifteen minutes after taking our position on the line and about four o’clock in the afternoon, we made the charge. Our regiment at that time was only 200 strong. The official count states that 153 men out of the 300 of our regiment, who wen into the fight, were killed or wounded.

Here our brave Colonel Drake was killed, and so many of the officers, that the junior Captain was in command of the regiment before the close of the fight that day. I myself was undoubtedly saved from death by a Minnie ball striking my watch and glancing off, which was directly over my heart.

On the 11th we were again sent back, nearly over the same road we came; on the 14th were at Bermuda Hundred. There we joined the army in front of Petersburg. Our service there was most tedious, exacting and perilous. In hot July in the rifle pits and bomb proofs, where no breath of air came to relieve the deathly heat, men sweat like rain when they lay down, and to raise the head above the parapet in the day time was sure death. All charges were made in the night. It was here and in the latter part of August that my disease became more aggravated and I was sent to the field hospital, and from there about the middle of September to general hospital at Jones landing. I had now become entirely prostrated from the effects of my disease together with the hardships I had undergone in trying to do my duty as a soldier. I was assigned to ward five, section six, at which place, I firmly believed I should end my days. But a kind and merciful providence ordered otherwise.

On the 31st of October, 1864, orders came to the hospital that all who were able to travel could have a fifteen-day furlough. That order, comrades I firmly believe, did me more good than all the medicine I ever took. It did me so much good that I soon was out of bed and I told the doctor I was lots better. He smiled and said that if I could stand the trip perhaps it would do me more good than his medicine. The fact was, comrades, I really wanted to go home and I wanted to go bad. Well, I got my furlough, and with the help of a comrade, who was stronger, and who was going to the same place, finally reached home safely on the 3d of September, 1864. In referring to my diary of that date, I find this recorded; “Home sweet, sweet home,” and I believe that I could write that at that time and fully appreciate the meaning. I had become reduced to a mere shell of my former self, only weighing at that time 90 pounds. While at home I had the pleasure of casting my vote for Abraham Lincoln, that grand old patriot who safely brought the country through the most trying times this country ever witnessed, and who at last fell at the hands of the assassin John Wilkes Booth.

When my furlough expired my physician secured an extension of 30 days and still another extension was granted, so that I was at home until the 21st of February, 1865. On the 24th of November, 1864, I was married to my present wife, and I want to say right here, that I have never regretted this step.

As before stated, I again bade farewell to home and friends on the 21st of February. I first reported to the hospital which I left on going home, and after a dreary delay finally reached the regiment on the 14th of March, 1865, which I found at Wilmington, North Carolina. After staying with the regiment and doing mostly light duty, on the second day of April, while at Faison Station, I received a detail as Ordinance Sergeant of the 10th army corps, General Terry commanding. From this time until the close of the war, I have no reason to complain of the hardships of my war experience. My duties were mostly clerical in having charge of ordinance stores, filling regulations and receiving ordanance at the close of the war, making out headquarters at Raleigh, North Carolina, at which place we were mustered out of the service on the 12th of June 1865, and arrived home June 21st, where I found wife and friends well.

Military Record.

112tn., New York Infantry Co. I.

MILLEE, ALFBED W.—Age, 19 years. Enlisted, August 26, 1862, at Stockton, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. I, September 1, 1862; mustered out with company, June 13, 1865, at Raleigh, N . C.
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JOHN P. ROBENS.

Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., KS.

William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas

BOURBON COUNTY, Part 14.

J. P. ROBENS, proprietor of the West End Grocery and China Emporium, Fort Scott, Kan., he was a native of Northumberland, Saratoga Co., N.Y., born in February, 1840. In 1862 he enlisted in the Seventy-seventh "Bemis Heights" regiment New York Volunteers as a private, was transferred and promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant Company E, One Hundred and Seventy-sixth New York Volunteers, better known as the "Ironsides" regiment; was with Banks in the "Gulf Department," was captured at Brashear City in June, 1863, taken to Tyler, Texas, was exchanged July, 1864. Was married in 1866 Miss Labor of Lockport, N.Y., moved to Missouri in 1868, and to Fort Scott in 1870, embarking in the grocery business. By diligence and enterprise his business has grown into large proportions. He carries a stock of $10,000 to $12,000, and has a yearly trade of over $30,000. Mr. Robens has been in the city council for a number of years, and is at the present time Treasurer of the Board of Education for the city. It was largely through his efforts that the compromising of the city indebtedness was secured on a basis at once honorable to the city and to her creditors. In all matters relating to public enterprise he is liberal and enthusiastic.

Military Record.

176th. New York, Infantry Co. E.

ROBENS, J O H N P.—Age, 21 years. Enrolled at New York city, to serve nine months, and mustered i n as first lieutenant, Co. E, December 18, 1862; captured in action, June 23, 1863, at Brashear City, L a . ; paroled, July 24, 18.64; mustered out, July 29, 1864.
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HENRY CLAY SCOTT.

The Burlingame Enterprise, Thursday, Nov. 26, 1908, Pg 1

Vol. XIV, No. 6.

Henry C. Scott.

H. C. Scott, who for almost two decades has been a citizen of Burlingame and a prominent factor in the later history of the town, died at his home a mile north of town on Wednesday, November 18. Mr. Scott has been in failing health for the past two years, but was able to be about until very recently and withal his demise occurred almost without warning.

Henry Clay Scott was born April 17, 1831, in East Smithfield, Pennsylvania, aged at his death 77 years, 7 months and 1 day. He was married in Smithfield, November 11, 1863, to Olive A. Niles. Mr. Scott served for two years in the Union army in Co. A, of the Twenty-third New York Volunteer Infantry. In his early life he learned the carpenter’s trade. At the close of the war he and his family moved from Pennsylvania to Turner Junction, Ill. Here he engaged in farming till 1870, when they moved to Burlingame, Kansas. Three children were born to them, Clinton Sherman, Ernest Farwell and Willard Wood. Only a few month after coming to Burlingame and on July 28, 1870, Mrs. Scott died, and in July 1871 the son, Willard, passed away.

On September 11, 1882, Mr. Scott was united in marriage to Nellie S. Russell, in Ontario, New York, who had formerly been engaged in teaching school in Burlingame. Mrs. Scott and the two sons, Clinton, of Phoenix, Arizona, and Ernest of Burlingame, remain to the immediate family to mourn the loss of the husband and father.

Mr. Scott was a man whom it was good to know. His general bearing was that of kindly interest in the affairs of others, of good will for all, of activity, enterprise and unbounded faith in the interests of his own home and business. His was not a nature for moroseness, nor did adversity or trouble affect his genial character. He was an Odd Fellow of more than thirty years standing and to him fraternity meant much. The lodge of I. O. O. F., No. 14, together with E. P. Sheldon Post No. 35, G. A. R. attended the funeral which was held at the farm home, Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. C. E. Flanagin, officiating.

Military Record.

23rd., New York Infantry Co. E.

SCOTT, H E N R Y C—Age, 36 years. Enlisted, May 6, 1861, at Waverly, to serve two years; mustered in as corporal, Co. E, May 16, 1861; mustered out with company, May 22, 1863, at Elmira, N . Y .
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MORRELL D. SEYMOUR.

The El Dorado Republican, Friday, Dec. 21, 1900

Died: Dec. 17, 1900.

Death of Comrade Seymour.

Comrade M. D. Seymour, who was taken ill last Thursday, died this morning at ten o’clock at his residence in this city. Mr. Seymour served his country during the civil war and was a faithful soldier. He has been called above to serve his Lord and Master.

The deceased leaves a wife and one son to mourn his loss which is all the more severe as it was not expected. The son, Herbert, is in Colorado and may not be able to get here for the funeral which will take place Tuesday from his late residence at two o’clock, Rev. Wharton and the G. A. R. Post will have the services in charge. Interment will be made in the west cemetery.

Mr. Seymour has lived in this county a number of years, having run a hotel here in an early day. He also run a hotel at Douglass for several years.

Military Record.

8th., New York, Cavalry Co.

SEYMOUR, MORRILL D.—Age, 27 years. Enlist d, October 24, 1861, at Sodus; musitered in as private, Go. O, November 27, 1861, to serve three years; captured at Harper's Ferry, Va., September 15, 1862; released, date not stated; mustered out, December 8, 1864, at Rochester, N. Y.

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