Major George Tudor And His Men Prisoners Of War.

Major George Tudor, of the 3rd., Pennsylvania Regiment, commanded by Colonel Lambert Cadwallader, was captured at Fort Washington.  At the time of his capture he was a captain, and the following soldiers of his company were taken prisoner with him on the memorble 16th., of November, 1776.

Charles Fleming
John Wright
James McKinney
Ebenezer Stille
Jacob Leinhart
Abraham Van Gorden
Peter Daubert
William Carbury
John McDowell
William McKague
Henry Parker
James Burns
Henry Kepler
Baltus Weigh
Charles Beason
Leonard Huber
John McCarroll
Jacob Guiger
John May
Daniel Adams
George McCormick
Jacob Kettle
Jacob Miller
George Neason
James Kearney
David Sutor
Adam Bridel
Christian Mull
Daniel McKnight
Cornelius Westbrook
Luck Murphy
Joseph Conklin
Adam Dennis
Edward Ogden
William Scoonover
James Rosencrants

Major Tudor was exchanged May 10, 1778, and repaired quicky to join his regiment, then at Schoharie, New York.

Those unfortunate and devoted patriots endured the horros of the prison-ships and prison-houses of New York; nor is it known that they were ever exchanged by a kinder interposition then death.  They lived to inscribe their names high up on the sombre walls of their prison, and died martyrs for the cause of American Freedom, appealing with their fellow prisoners to their countrymen that in case American Independence should ever be achieved, a monument would be erected over their bones, which were washed and exposed on the shores of the Wallabout.

The Meaning Of The Surname Of Chapin & More.

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The Chapin name is one of the oldest and best names in France, dating from the Carloving era, going back at lest to the tenth century, perhaps earlier.  In some feudal scrimmage of the middle ages, one who had distinguished himself in the Melee, had got a sword cut across his head laying open his helmet or head-piece.  For his exploit he was knighted on the spot and dubbed Capinatus, which means "Decorated with a hat," and his coat-of-arms was made a hat with a slash in it, Thence the name Capinatus, the participle of the law-latin Capino-and then by the softening process of the Franch made Capin-Chapin.  Of course the roots is Caput, whence Cap and Chapeau.

The Chapin's fought in three wars the French and indian wars, the Revolutionary war and the war of 1812.  These names were from Massachusetts, New Hamphire, Rhode Island Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and records from the war and the navy.

As there are so many names and information this well be a look up page.  I will give a couple of examples on the kind of information you may receive.  If you would like a name looked into , just drop me a line I will be glad to help. 

Example 1. Galeb Chapin, born July 2, 1736.  He was at Cambridge in 1775, and captain of a company under General Shepard in the Shays rebellion in 1787.  He died November 10, 1815, age 79 years.  His son Cyrenus was a waiter to his father.

Example 2. Lewis Chapin was born September 30, 1755.  He was at Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1775, as a drummer in captain Enoch Chapin's company of minutemen, and was in captain Gideon Burt's company, Colonel Timothy Danielson regiment.  He died March 26, 1828, age 72 years.

Navy Medals of Honor, Civil War

Here is a list of navy men who received medals of honor, for the part they played in a action.  Many know their ancestor got a medal while in the navy, but couln't find out way he got it.  Now those of you who find a ancestor or a name of interest on this list well learn why.  Now there are hundreds who got medals, and of couse I can't put them all here.  If you would like me to look into a name I will be glad to, just give the title of this page and the name your lookin for, I'm sorry to say this is for the Civil War, only.
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Aaron Anderson, Laldsman ( Colored ) on board of the U. S. S. Wyandank, during a boat expedition up Mattox CreekMarch 17, 1865; was reported by his commanding officer as having rendered gallant asstance, loading the howitzer while lying on his back, and then firing with such care and precision as to kill and wound many of the rebel party.

John Angling, Boy, on board of the U. S. S. Pontoosuc; commanded for gallantry, skill and coolness in action during the operattons in and about Cape Fear River, which extended from December 24, 1864 to January 24, 1865, and resulted in the captured of Fort Fisher and Wilmington.

Charles Baldwin, Coal-heaver, on board of the U. S. S. Wyalusing; volunteered May 25, 1864, in a night attempt to destroy the rebel ram Albermarle, in Roanoke River, and although it was unsuccessful, he displayed courage, zeal and unwearied exertion on the occasion.  Promoted to acting Master's Mate.

Charles Asten, Quarter-gunner, on board of the U. S. S. Signal, which vessel was attacked by field batteries and sharp-shooters and destroyed in Red River, May 5, 1864.  "He was on sick list, but did duty during the whole engagement."

Thomas C. Barton, Seaman, on board of the U. S. S. Hunchback, in the attack upon Franklin, Va., October 3, 1862; mentioned for heroic conduct.  Promoted to Acting Master's Mate.

Philip Bazaar, Ordinary seaman, on board the U. S. S. Santiago de Cuba; was one of the boat's crew detailed for General Terry.  The five men forming this boat's crew were represented to have been the only men who entered Fort Fisher in the assault from the fleet, January 15, 1865.

William Blageen, Ships Cook, on board of the U. S. S. Brooklyn in the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864;; conspicuous for bravery, performing his duty in the powder division, at a point where the ship was riddled very muck, and in the immediate viconity of the shell-whips, which were twice cleard of men by bursting shells.

Frank Bois, Quartermaster, on board of the U. S. S. Mississippi, on board of the U. S. S. Cininnati in an attack on the Vicksburg batteries, May 27, 1863;  coolness in making signals and nailing the flag to the stump of the flagstaff under a heavy fire.

Andrew Brinn, on board of the U. S. S. Mississippi, in the attack on the Port Hudson batteries, night of March 14, 1863; commanded for zeal and courage displayed in the performance of unusual and trying service whilst the vessel was aground and exposed to heavy fire.

Robert T. Clifford, Master-at-Arms, on board of the U. S. S. Monticello; volunteer for duty on four occasions of danger, and was particlarly conspicuous in charging a rebel force near New Topsail Inlet, N. C., August 22, 1863, and in destroying a rebel schooner.  Promoted to Acting Master's Mate.

William C. Connor, Boatswain's mate, on board of the U. S. S. Howquah, on the occasion of the destruction of the blockade runner Lynx, off Washington, September 25, 1864, at night.  Performed his duty faithfully under the most trying circumstances, standing firmly at his post in the midst of a cross fire from the rebel shore batteries and our own vessels.

John Copper, Quartermaster, of Acting Reaar Admiral Thatcher's staff.  During the terrific fire at Mobile, on April 226, 1865, at the risk of being blown to pieces by exploding shells, he advanced through the buring locality, rescued a wounded man from certain death, and bore him on his back to a place of safety.  Entitled to wear a bar attached to the ribbon of the medal he had already received at Mobile Bay, August 1, 1864.

The following men also received the Navy Medal of Honor.

1. Thomas Cripps, Quartermaster.
2. Cornelius Cronin, Chief Quartermaster.
3. Samuel W. Davis, Ordinarylandsman.
4. John Dempster, Cockswain.
5. Richard Dennis, Boatswain's mate.
6. William Densmore, Chief Boatswain's mate.
7. John Ditzenback, Quartermaster.
8. John Donnelly, Ordinary Seaman.
9. William Doolin, Coal-heaver.
10. Adam Duncan, Boatswain's mate.
11. James K. L. Duncan, Ordinary Seaman.
12. John H. Ferrell, Pilot.
13. Thomas Flood, Boy.
14. William J. Franks.
15. James R. Garrison, Coal-heaver.
16. Martin Freeman, Pilot.
17. Frank S. Gile, Landsman.
18. Luke M. Griswold, Ordinary Seaman.
19. Bartlett Laffey, U. S. S. Petrel.
20. John Lawson, Landsman.
21. George Wileland, Gunner's mate.

Henry Bedinger, Virginia-Rev. War.

Captain Henry Bedinger, of the Virginia line, entered the service in June, 1775, in Captain Hugh Stephenson's Company of Riflemen, and appointed Sergeant before he left the recruiting rendezvous at Shepherdstown, Virginia.  He marched with his company to the siege of Boston, and served till his company was discharged in June, 1776.  He was made a Lieutenant July 9, 1776, in Captain Abraham Shepherd's company, in Colonel Hugh Stephenson's regiment of riflemen.  In August, 1776, Colonel Stephenson died, and Colonel Moses Rawlings assumed the command of the regiment.

Captain Bedinger, was with his regiment at the defence of Fort Washington, November 16, 1776.  He was there captured and detained as a prisoner of war "Four years wanting sixteen days."  His service is accredited to the end of the war, and he received a pension in berkeley county, Virginia, under the act of May 15, 1828, as Captain, to which he had been promoted to while a prisoner of war.

The following comes from his pension application.

Henry Bedinger, put in for a pension on June 3, 1828, but died before he received it, his executor Brayton Davenport took over.  The application states; Captain Bedinger, was a Captain in the 5th., regiment of the Virginia Line.  Bedinger, died on May 14, 1843, Jefferson County Va., His wife was not stated Children were; Nancy Swearingen, Nancy Bedinger and Mrs. Elizabeth Davenport wife of the affiant.
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Henry Bedinger, wife was Rachel Strode, married December 22, 1784.  Note other dates are stated for this marriage.  From this union there were seven children who were; Betsy died 1790, Sarah died 1792, Eleanor died 1802, Maria died 1825, Elizabeth Bedinger Davenport.
Note in the records state there were two Nancy's, one had a birth date of 1790, the other 1786 and both are showing too have married James Strode Van Swearengen or Swearingen in 1811.  These Nancy's need more research.

New Hampshire Revolutionary Men.

There will not be a lot of information here but what information is here will be inportant to those who are looking into these lines.
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Captain Winborn Adams, Company.
June 2, 1775.

1. John Neal, Age 33, Occupation Carpenter, Entered from Bornstead, County of Strafford.

2. Robert Leathers, Age 40,  Occupation Husbandman, Entered from Durham, County of Strafford.

3. David Cops, Age 25,  Occupation Turner, Entered from Durham, County of Strafford.

4. Charles Bamford Jr., Occupation Husbandman, Entered from Barrington, County of Strafford.

5. Tobias Leighton, Age 37, Occupation Joiner, Entered from Durham, County of Strafford.

6. Josiah Burnum, Age 23, Occupation Taylor, Entered from Lee, County of Strafford.

7. Enoch Green, Age 19, Occupation Hatter, Entered from Durham, County of Strafford.

8. Nicholas Tuttle, Age 23, Occupation Husbandman, Entered from Middletown, County of Strafford.

9. Joseph Leighton, Age 23, Occupation Husbandman, Entered from Newington, County of Rockingham.

10. Amos Fernald, Age 24, Occupation Cordwainer, Entered from Lee, County of Strafford.

Captain Winthrop Rowe's Company.
June 3, 1775.

1. Richard Weare, Sergeant, Age 23, Occupation Cabinet Maker, Entered from Hampton Falls, County of Rockingham.

2. Caleb Shaw Jr., Age 20, Occupation Taylor, Entered from Kensinton, County of Rockingham.

3. Joseph Shaw, Age 22, Occupation Husbandman, Entered fron Kensington, County of Rockingham.

4. Martin Prescott, Age 36, Occupation Cordwainer, Entered from Kensington, County of Rockingham.

5. Joseph Fogg, Age 22, Occupation Clerk, Entered from Kensington, County of Rockingham.

6. Noah Robbinson, Age 19, Occupation Blacksmith, Entered from Exeter, County of Rockingham.

7. Eliphaler Lord, Age 20, Occupation Hatter, Entered from Exeter, County of Rockingham.

8. Asa Ireland, Age 22, Occupation Sadler, Entered from Exeter, County of Rockingham.

9. James Beel, Age 21, Occupation Cordwainer, Entered from Exeter, County of Rockingham.

10. Eleazer Gove, Age 44, Occupation Fisherman, Entered from Seabrook, County of Rockingham.

Captain Philip Tilton's Company.
June 12, 1775.

1. David Tilton, Age 30, Occupation Miller, Entered from Sandown, County of Rockingham.

2. Ebenezer Tucker, Age 25, Occupation Husbandman, Entered fron Sandown, County of Rockingham.

3. Trueworthy Palmer, Age 26, Occupation Taylor, Entered from Kingstown, County of Rockingham.

4. Jacob Blaizdel, Age 21, Occupation Blacksmith, Entered from Newtown, County of Rockingham.

5. Thomas Beal, Age 30, Occupation Blacksmith.Entered from Kingstown, County of Rockingham

6. Moses Huntoon, Age 20, Occupation Husbandman, Entered from Kingstown, County of Rockingham.

7. Jeremiah Been, Age 21, Occupation Cordwainer, Entered from Kingstown, County of Rockingham.

8. Mark Purmot, Age 20, Occupation Joiner, Entered from Kingstown, County of Rockingham.

9. James Nichols, Age 38, Occupation Blacksmith, Entered from Brkntwood, or Brintwood, County of Rockingham.

10. John Sweat, Age 22, Occupation Joiner, Entered from Kingstown, County of Rockingham.

Colonel John B. Wyman.

There has been a lot written about Colonel John B. Wyman, army career, and they say he was killed at Chickasaw Bayou, but they say noting on how he was killed or what happened after he was shot.  This little bit of information will put a little light on his last hours of life, and a little insight into the man.

Colonel John B. Wyman was killed at Chickasaw Bayou, December 28, 1862.  He had been surveying the field of operations on the rebel side, with field-glass, and had already been fired at several times by reble sharp-shooter's, but disregarding the danger, he seemed to think and in fact is said to have remarked, that the bullet was not made that could hit him; and so he was shot and received his death wound.

Captain Demont thus relates the incident; "Being the only officer near him when he was shot, I can testify that no soldier ever received his death wound with more sublime courage.  When I searched for the wound, I found the bullet had passed through his shirt in front of his shoulders, and remarked; This wound can not be dangerous Colonel, but with that pleasent smile so characteristic of him .  He said, "Oh: yes Harry, it is all over; this side is nearly paralyzed already."  He never complained, the same pleasent smile spread over his features when any member of his regiment approached."

His remains were taken back to his home at Amboy.  His burial was at Prairie Repose Cemetery.  He was later removed and interred in Rose Hill Cemetery in Chicago.

John C. Hardy, Michigan.

John C. Hardy, Second Michigan Infantry, Company D.

"The Hero of Petersburh Virginia, at Fort Steadman, March 25, 1865."

He enlisted April 20, 1861, at the age of nineteen.  Promoted to Color Guards March 18, 1862, the color corproal, where he did valiant service, defending the colors.  Was promoted sergeant and returned to his company and advanced step by step to the rank of captain.

Colonel March says: "The company can never pay to him, and to such as he, the debt it justly owes.  In times of danger that made the fearless quail, Captain Hardy seemed never to thank of himself, but of a soldier's duty.  I promoted him, because of his intrepid volor.  To his clear perception and quick comprechension, a half defeat was turned into stimulating victory on the 25th, of March, 1865.  His intelligence, courge, quick action on that desperate night attack of the enemy under General Gorden, stamped him a worthy successor, of the patriots of Lexington, Bunker Hill, Vally Forge and Yorktow.



Colonel Benjamin J. Sweet.

Benjamin J. Sweet.

Birth: Apr. 24, 1832.
Death: Jan. 1, 1874.

Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Served in the Civil War first as Lieutenant Colonel of the 6th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry (which was part of the famed Iron Brigade), then as Colonel and commander of the 21st Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, which he helped raise. At the October 8, 1862 Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, he rose from an ambulance, sick from malaria, and led his unit until he was severely wounded. Upon his recovery he was made Colonel and commander of the 8th Veterans Reserve Corps, and was appointed as commander of the Camp Douglas Military Prison in Chicago, Illinois. While commander, he oversaw the internment of over 10,000 Confederate prisoners. His tenure in command was marked by a zealous enaction of punative measures endorsed by higher Union authorities. His measures resulted in the deaths of over 5,000 rebel prisoners. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on December 20, 1864. After the war he served as Deputy United States Commissioner of Internal Revenue from 1872 to until his death in Washington DC in 1874.

Burial: Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County
Illinois.

Five Faces Of First Illinois Light Artillery Battery.

 These men are of Taylor's Battery.

If your looking for a ancestor or name of interest I have most of the pictures of this battery. You can have a copy on request.

Top Left.

Name BOYD, THOMAS
Rank PVT
Company B
Unit 1 IL US L ART
Residence CHICAGO, COOK CO, IL
Age 25
Height 5' 6 1/2
Hair BROWN
Eyes GRAY
Complexion LIGHT
Occupation BOOK KEEPER
Nativity ENGLAND
Joined When JUL 16, 1861
Joined Where BIRDS POINT, MO
Joined By Whom CPT TAYLOR
Period 3 YRS
Muster In JUL 16, 1861
Muster In Where CAIRO, IL
Muster Out JUL 23, 1864
Muster Out Where SPRINGFIELD, IL
Muster Out By Whom LT HARDING

Top Right.

Name DUTCH, JAMES B
Rank PVT
Company B
Unit 1 IL US L ART
Residence CHICAGO, COOK CO, IL
Age 23
Height 5' 8
Hair BLACK
Eyes HAZEL
Complexion DARK
Marital Status
Occupation MARINER
Nativity NY
Joined When AUG 5, 1862
Joined Where
Joined By Whom
Period 3 YRS
Remarks ASSIGNED TO NEW BATTERY A

New Company A.

Remarks SERGEANT PROMOTED 2LT
New Company A.
Name DUTCH, JAMES B
Rank JR 2LT
Company A
Unit 1 IL US L ART (NEW)
Age 23
Joined When SEP 21, 1864
Joined Where EAST POINT, GA
Joined By Whom GOV YATES
Period 3 YRS
Muster In SEP 21, 1864
Muster In Where EAST POINT, GA
Muster In By Whom
Muster Out JUL 10, 1865
Muster Out Where CHICAGO, IL
Muster Out By Whom CPT HILL

Center.

Name EASSOM or Easson, JAMES B
Rank CPL
Company B
Unit 1 IL US L ART
Residence CHICAGO, COOK CO, IL
Age 22
Height 5' 8
Hair DARK
Eyes BLUE
Complexion DARK
Marital Status
Occupation CLERK
Nativity SCOTLAND
Joined When JUL 16, 1861
Joined Where BIRDS POINT, MO
Joined By Whom CPT TAYLOR
Period 3 YRS
Muster In JUL 16, 1861
Muster In Where CAIRO, IL
Muster Out JUL 23, 1864
Muster Out Where SPRINGFIELD, IL
Muster Out By Whom LT HARDING
Remarks MUSTERED OUT AS SERGEANT

Bottom Left.

Name POWELL, JOHN W
Rank PVT
Company B
Unit 1 IL US L ARt
Residence CHICAGO, COOK CO, IL
Age 23
Height 5' 9 3/4
Hair BLACK
Eyes DARK
Complexion DARK
Marital Status
Occupation CLERK
Nativity MA
Joined When AUG 22, 1861
Period 3 YRS
Remarks ASSIGNED TO NEW BATTERY A
New Company A.
DISCHARGED AUG 21, 1864.

Bottom Right.

Name ADAIR, HENRY L
Rank PVT
Company B
Unit 1 IL US L ART
Residence QUINCY, ADAMS CO, IL
Age 22
Height 5' 11
Hair DARK
Eyes BROWN
Complexion DARK
Marital Status
Occupation CARPENTER
Nativity MO
Service Record
Joined When SEP 6, 1861
Period 3 YRS
Remarks DISCHARGED MAR 1, 1863 FOR DISABILITY

George A. "Bud" Frazer.

George A. "Bud" Frazer, was a Texas sheriff, Bud Frazer, had more trouble with his deputy, Jim Miller, then with criminals.  Born in 1864, the son of a judge, Frazer became a Texas Ranger in 1880.  In 1890, he was elected Reeves county sheriff.  He fired Deputy Miller for stealing a pair of mules from a Mexxican prisoner whom Miller had shot to death, allegedly for resisting arrest.  Miller was charged, and though subsequently released, he fostered ill will which would surround the two men for the following six years.  Miller opposed Frazer for the office of sheriff in 1892 and was defeated but managed to be appointed city marshall of Pecos.

On April 12, 1894, Frazer shot Miller in the right arm in front of a Pecos hotel.  Miller returned fire, but succeeded only in wounding an innocent bystander.  Frazer then shot Miller repeatedly in the chest and left him for dead.  Miller, however, survived.  In November 1894, Frazer lost his bid for reelection and left Texas to operate a stable in New Mexico.  Returning to Pecos on December 26, 1894 to complete his move, Frazerencountered Miller for the second time, and shot him in the arm and leg.  This time Frazer was arrested for attempted murder and jailed.  He was acquitted in May 1896.  He completed the move to New Mexico, but on September 14, 1896, returned to Toyah, Texas, to visit his mother and sister, where he once again encountered Miller.  This time, Miller shot first, killing Frazer with a shotgun blast to the face.

Charles Knower, Missouri.

Charles Knower.

Birth: 1838.

Death: Oct. 8, 1878.

Wife: Mary Leslie.

Note.  Her tomb stone reads Mary Leslie, however there are other records that state her name could have been; Mary Scott Leslie Knower or Mary Scott Scott Knower.

Burial: Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri.

Charles Knowner, Asst. Surgeon Engineers, Enlisted October 1, 1861, at St. Louis Missouri.  He was a graduate of Maryland University School of Medicince, Discharged October 31, 1864; settled in St. Louis Missouri.  In the surical instrument business, died about 1878.

The following was taken from the regimental history.

Several wounded men were taken to Dr. Knower, and cared for.   There was one whose head appeared so much mashed, and who seemed so very dead that the Doctor thought he would eat his supper before attending him; but when the Doctor came back, the man was groaning feebly, showing that there was at least a little life left in him.  Some water was heated and the Doctor carefully washed off brains and blood, washing from the neck upwards very carefully, and no wound, untill at the top of the man's head was reached and found to be perfectlly sound; it was the brains and blood of the man's horse that had been dashed into his face by a cannon shot, and the only hurt was a bruise on his shoulder caused by the fall with the horse.

John W. Huffman

John W. Huffman, was born in Dearborn County, Indiana, February 24, 1844. he was removed with his parents to Ripley County Indiana, when sixteen years of age.  His boyhood was spent on a farm with the usual district school education.  Enlisted as a private in Company B., Sixty-Eighth, August 1862; was appointed to sixth Corporal; promoted to be Sergeant, and on October 1, 1864, was promoted to First Lieutenant of his company, for gallant conduct in action at Dalton, Georgia, where he grasped the colors of his regiment from the hands of the fallen color bearer, and led the line in the face of the enemy.

His father and two brothers were in the military service in the war of the rebellion, the father dying in Andersonville prison, and one brother falling at Fredericksburg.  Lieutenant Huffman was mustered out with his regiment on June 20, 1865.

He was married to Miss Martha Shackelford, October 29, 1865, three children, two sons and a daughter, blessed their union, all of whom survive.  His wife Martha, was the daughter of Erastus Shackelford, who was born in Brown County, Ohio, March 6, 1815; was married to Miss Mary Stewart, September 1, 1836, which union was blessed by eight children, four sons and four daughters, all living.  Enlisted in Company F., Sixty-Eighth Indiana Volunteers Infantry, at the age of Forty-Seven years.  Returning home at his discharge.  He removed to Boncturant, Polk County, Iowa, where he ied November 15, 1894, at the ripe old age.  His wife preceded him to the life beyond the grave.

Lieutenant Huffman, removed to Polk County, Iowa, in 1870, where he engaged in Agricultural pursuits, his favorite occupation.  His farm was highly improved, its fertile acres, handsome shrubbery , and stately groves making it one of the finest in the state.  An ideal home for the gallant soldier and patriot, and his charming wife and loving children.  On the 27th, day of May, 1897, surrounded by his devoted family, he crossed the "Silent River."  Was laid to rest in Santiago Cemetery on decoration day.  

Joseph W. Garrison, Indiana.

Joseph W. Garrison, was born January 18, 1838, and died on December 31, 1908, served three years in Company H., Thirty-Seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry.  Battles: Stone's River, Murfreesboao, Chickamauga, Peachtree Creek, Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain, and Picket Hill.  He was also engaged in the Atlanta campanign and in many minor engagements.  Becoming sick in the latter part of the war, he was assigned to the commissary Department and was connected till he was mustered out of service.

On February 16, 1865 he married Martha E. Tanner.

Civil War.

Record Series: Military Records

Collection: Civil War

County: Statewide

Referencenumber: CIV067273

Accession Number: 1938001

Party: Name: Joseph W. Garrison

Age: 23

Date Enrolled: 1861/09/18

Where Enrolled: Lawrenceburg, Indiana

Regiment: 37

Company: H

Discharge Date:
Notes: Transferred of Veterans Reserve Corps January 15, 1864.

Joseph W. Garrison.

Birth: Jan. 19, 1838.

Death: Dec. 31, 1908, Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana.

Son of David and Mary (Fugit) Garrison.

Father: David Garrison (1801 - 1872.)

Mother: Mary H. Fugit Garrison (1804 - 1885.)

Wife: Martha Ellen Tanner Garrison (1840 - 1923.)

Children: Zana M. Garrison (1872 - 1878.)

Note. It seems they had another daughter, Minnie Melissa Garrison, married Edgar Tipton Roszell, on December 6, 1905.

Burial: South Park Cemetery, Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana.

John Powers, Arkansas.

John Powers, was doubtles the most popular sheriff the county ever had. He was serving his twelfth year in that capacity when he was fatally wounded on the night of February 5, 1902, in a battle with bank robbers. He was sleeping in an apartment above the bank of Clarksville, when a wakened by the explosion of the vault in the bank below. He hastened down stairs and encounnter four desperadoes. He engaged them in a rapid firing encounted of severalminutes, before the fatal shot entered his breast, within an hour he was dead.

One of the robbers, whose name was alleged to have been John Dunn, was also severly wounded, but was able to get a way. It was because of this wound that he was found later in a hospital in Wichita Kansas. However he escaped from the hospital. "Smiling Joe," Clark who proved to be a hireling of the leaders, was sent to the penitentiary for life, from which place he absconded a few months later.

The other two who give their names as Fred Underwood and George Durham, were finlly hanged from a hidden scaffod in the Johnson county, court yard on June 19, 1905.

John Powers.

Birth: Dec. 25, 1863.
Death: Feb. 4, 1902.
Mother: Sarah Ann Powers (1828 - 1912)
Burial: Oakland Memorial Cemetery, Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas.

Johnson County Arkansas, Civil War.

Johnson County Arkansas.

Battle of Oak Hill on Wilson's Creek.

On August 10, 1861, the first battle of consequence west of the Mississippi river, was fought.  The conflict doubtless brought more casulties to the population of  Johnson County then any other battle during the four year turmoil. The six hours through which the fighting was in progress spread a terrible depression and anxiety over all the county while loved ones awaited authentic reports from the battle field which, when received caused great sorrow among the people.  Some who were killed outright and wounded were;

Joel Towel.

Robert James.

Joel Smith.

Thomas King.

Vincent Blackard.

Lew Slate.

Thomas Spears

Those Wounded.

J. N. Brown.

Robert Manley.

J. E. Cravens

John Harn.

Alee Rose.

Hall McConnell.

Abe Lensey.

John Grace.

J. L. Farmer.

Jap Newton.

John Morgan.

Hudson Sawyer, Maine.

First Maine Heavy Artillery.

Hudson Sawyer, 21, years, Levant, Mustered in July 28, 1863.  Promoted Sergeant January 14, 1864.  First Lieutenant July 27, 1864. Wounded June 18, 1864, wounded in right side.  Promoted Captain Company I., April 25, 1865, and transferred.

Captain Hudson, Levant, joined by transferred from Company I., April 25, 1865; Aid on Brigade staff, from Fall of 1864 to June, 1865; Breveted Major; Mustered out September 11, 1865.  He is now serving as Post Chaplain at Togus Me.

Hudson Sawyer, then on Gen. De Trobriand's staff, was riding over the field with orders to some of the regiments.  His horse stumbled as he leaped a line of  breastwork, both being thrown to the ground.  The Captain, although he would hardly own that he was hurt at the time, suffered for months from the effects of the fall.

Adelbert H. Weston.

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Arthur Longman, Michigan.

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Edwin Ruthven Havens.

Birth: May 25, 1842, Stafford, Genesee County, New York. 

Death: 1931, Michigan. 

Born at Stafford Genesee County New York, May 25, 1842; Enlisted at Buchanan, Berricn County Michigan September 12, 1862, as a private ( Mustered in as a Sergeant ) in Company A., 7th., Michigan Cavalry, promoted to First Sergeant October 25, 1863, and to Secord Lieutenant May 25, 1865; Mustered out at Fort Leavenworth Kansas December 15, 1865; final mustered out and discharge at Detroit Michigan, December 28, 1865, and honorably discharged.

Son of William C. and Celestine (Snow) Havens. Married Eliza Ann Stewart, Dec. 1871. Known children: Lucia, Lida A., Coral R., Charles Edwin, Maribelle, Edna, George S., and Roscoe Russell Havens.

For many years Edwin Havens was deputy State Land Commissioner.

Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. 

Minnesota First Infantry, Eighteen years Of Age.

All the men listed on this page are eighteen years of age.  I picked these boys as the were just coming of age to manhood.
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Minnesota First Infantry.

Company A.

1. William Nixon, Private, Musician, Enlisted April 29, 1861, Mustered out May 3, 1864.

Company B.

1. James Clerey or Cleary, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861, Mustered out May 5, 1864.

2. Andrew Connelly, Private, Musician, Enlisted May 17, 1861, Mustered out May 5, 1864.

3. John S. ( E? ) Goff, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861, Mustered out May 5, 1864; Wounded at Savage Station.

4. William Kelly, Private, Enlisted June 4, 1861, Mustered out May 5, 1864.

5. Fridalin Marty, Private, Enlisted May 30, 1861; Wounded at Gettysburg.

6. William A. Morgan, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861, Mutered out May 5, 1864; Captured at Antietam.

Company C.

1. Jerome D. Baldwin, Private; Mustered out March 4, 1864; Transferred to First Batt.

2. August Echoldt T. or Echolt Private, Enlisted October 2, 1861; Wounded Savage Station, transferred U. S. Cavalry, October 1862.

3. Charles A. Finical, Private, Enlisted December 23, 1861; Transferred to U. S. Cavlary October 24, 1862.

4. Edward H. Foster, Private, Mustered out November 6, 1861; Discharged for promotion in the 4th, Minn. Infantry.

5. Albert B, Mortan, Private, Enlisted May 21, 1861, Mustered out January 8, 1863; Wounded at Antietam, discharged for disability.

6. Thomas Pressnell, Enlisted September 9, 1861; Corporal, Capt. in First Batt.

Company D.

1. James Bryant, Private, Enlisted May 29, 1861; Corporal, Sergeant, Captain,; Wounded at Gettysburg, Re-Enlisted First Batt.

2. Jacob W. Chaffee, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861, Mustered out April 17, 1861; Discharge for disability.

3. Carroll H. Clifford, Private, Enlisted May 21, 1861, Mustered out May 5, 1864.

4. Amir Ferguson, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861, Mustered out May 5, 1864.

5. John O. French, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861; Corporal.

6. Francis H. Newton, Private, Enlisted May 23, 1861; Absent sick on discharge of Regiment.

7. Benjamin F. Noel, Privaate, Enlisted May 26, 1861, Mustered out May 5, 1864; Wounded at Gettysburg.

8. S. Morton Robinson, Musician, Enlisted June 6, 1861, Mustered out May 5, 1864.

9. Leroy F. Sampson,  Private, Enlisted May 17, 1861, Mustered out February 2, 1863; Wounded at Antietam, discharged.

10. John D. Whittemore, Enlisted May 23, 1861; Died of wounds near Vienna Virginia, September, 1862.

Company E. 

1. Philip A. Buck, Private, Mustered out February 27, 1864; transferred to First Batt.

2. Albert B. Coombs, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861; transferred to U. S. Engineers, October 24, 1862.

3. William Farrington, Private, Enlisted February 29, 1861, tranrferred to First Batt.

4. William E. Fullerton, Private, Enlisted May 20, 1861; transferred to Gunboat service, November 16, 1861.

5. George N. Hollister, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861; transferred to 4th., U. S. Cavalry.

6. Israel Jackins, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861; Killed at Gettysburg.

7. Ernest Jefferson, Private, Enlisted May 23, 1861; Lost leg by wound at Gettysburg.

8. Edwin Keen, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861; transferred to Gunboat service, November 16, 1861.

9. George W. Northup, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861; transferred to 6th., Cavalry, October 27, 1862.

10. Adam C. Stites, Private, Enlisted September 28, 1861; Wounded at Gettysburg, transferred to First Batt.

11. George H. Winants, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861, Mustered out July 23, 1862.  Discharged for disability.

Company F. 

1. Charles E. Adams, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861; Died May 27, 1863, at Washington D. C.

2. Archibald Bamber, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861, Mustered out May 5, 1864.

3. William Card, Private, Enlisted May 23, 1861; Died at Fair Oaks.

4. Frank Dickinson, Private, April 29, 1861, Mustered out May 5, 1864; Corporal, Commission Sergeant.

5. Jerome Farnsworth, Private, Enlisted May 23, 1861; Died of wounds of Gettysburg.

6. David Graves, Private, Enlisted August 26, 1861, Mustered out January 20, 1863; Discharge for disability.

7. George J. ( I.? ) Hopkins, Private, Enlisted May 28, 1861; Wounded at Gettysburg.

8. Jonas or Josias G. McCulloch, Private, Mustered out March 22, 1864; Transferred to First Batt.

9. Edward Z. Needham, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861, Mustered out May 5, 1864; Corporal.

10. Leander Wattles, Private, Enlisted August 26, 1861, Mustered out January 15, 1863; Discharge for disability.

Company H.

1. Franklin Bauman, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861, Mustered out May 5, 1864; Wounded at Bull Run.

2, Newton Brown, Private, Enlisted May 23, 1861, Mustered out December 24, 1861; Wounded at Bull Run, discharge for disability.

3. Stephen F. Bunker, Private, Mustered out December 15, 1861; Wounded at Bull Run, discharge for disability.

4. Daniel W. Getchell, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861, Mustered out January 2, 1861; Discharged for disability.

5. Samuel Johnson, Mustered out March 10, 1864; Transferred to First Batt.

6. Robert Keating, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861, Mustered out June 19, 1861; Discharge by writ of Habeas Corpus.

7. John C. Shafer, Enlisted April 29, 1861, Mustered out May 5, 1864.

8. Robert J. Truax, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861, Mustered out December 8, 1861; Discharged for writ of Habeas Corpus.

9. Newton H. Twitchell, Private, Enlisted May 20, 1861, Mustered out July 25, 1861; Discharged for disability.

10. Noah C. Van Valkenberg, Private, Musician, Enlisted May 18, 1861, Mustered out December 9, 1861; Discharged for disability.

11. Edward L. Wood, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861; Sergeant.

Company I.

1. Henry Abbott, Private, Enlisted May 22, 1861, Mustered out May 5, 1864.

2. Nahun C. Baker, Private. Enlisted May 26, 1861, Mustered out August 1, 1861; Discharged for disability.

3. Nathan S. Bledin, Private, Enlisted May 24, 1861; Transferred to 4th., U. S. Cavalry October 23, 1862.

4. Andrew W. Colyer, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861; Killed at Bull Run.

5. Patrick S. Cureneff or Curiniff, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861; Killed at Bull Run.

6. Allen H. Hancock, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861; Wounded at Bull Run.

7. Wesley Harris, Private, Enlisted May 24, 1861; Died April, 1864.

8. Edwin M. Kerrott, Private, Enlisted May 24, 1861, Mustered out December 3, 1861; Wounded at Bull Run, Discharged for disability.

9. Frederick Miller, Private, Enlisted May 24, 1861, Mustered out December 28, 1863; Discharged per order.

10. Freeman Orcutt, Private, Enlisted May 26, 1861; Absent on detached service.

11. Edmund Soper, Private, Enlisted May 26, 1861, Mustered out May 5, 1864.

12. Oscar Woodard, Private, Enlisted May 24, 1861; Killed at Gettysburg.

13. William F. Wellman, Private, Enlisted May 26, 1861; Died August 27, 1863; of wounds at Gettysburg.

Company K.

1. William J. Barton, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861; Wounded at Bull Run.

2. Chester H. Durfee, Private, Enlisted August 26, 1861; Wounded Gettysburg, transferred to First Batt.

3. Charles E. Ely, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861, Mustered out May 5, 1864; Corporal, wounded at Gettysburg.

4. Charles E. Doddard, Enlisted April 29, 1861, Mustered out May 5, 1864; Corporal, wounded at Gettysburg.

5. Henry Morton, Private, Enlisted May 23, 1861; Killed at Bull Run.

6. William M. Sherman, Private, Wounded at Antietam, transferred to U. S. Cavalry, October 27, 1862.

7. John W. Sully, Private, Transferred to U. S. Cavalry, October 24, 1862.

8. Aaron J. Thompson, Private, Enlisted April 29, 1861; Transferred to U. S. Cavalry, October 24, 1862.