Nathan M. Wells.

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Birth: Dec., 1845.
Death: 1915.

Sergeant 64th OVI Company G.

Civil War Nathan M Wells, Sr. was the son of Isaac Jacob WELLS and Elizabeth (probably Stanford) of Wayne Co., Ohio.

He was born Dec 1845, married a woman named Eugenia "Jennie". Issue included: Edgar (1869), Edna (1871), Alanna? (1875), Nathan M Jr. (Jul 1878), Dewey E (Oct 1880) and Dora M (Mar 1883). They lived most of their lives in Canaan, Wayne Co., Ohio.

Inscription: GAR Burial: Maple Mound Cemetery Creston Wayne County Ohio. 

Nathan M. Wells, Sergeant, Age 17 years.  Enlisted November 8, 1861, for 3 years.  Mustered in as a Private; Appointed as Sergeant October 18, 1864; wounded November 29, 1864 in battle of Spring Hill, Tennessee; Mustered out June 5, 1865, at Cleveland Ohio, on Surgeon's certificate of disability; Veteran.

Men Of 15th., New York Cavalry, Died at Andersonville

ALDERMAN, FREDERICK.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, January 7, 1861, at Tully; mustered in as private, Co. H, January 7, 1861, to serve three years; captured, June 1, 1861; died of disease, August 27, 1861, at Andersonville, Ga.

BABCOCK, WILLIAM K.—Age, 24 years. Enlisted, December 15, 1863, at Bloomsburg; mustered in as private, Co. L, December 15, 1863, to serve three years; captured, May 30,1864; died in prison, November 5, 1864, at Andersonville, Ga.

BODLEY, LEWIS.— Age, 27 year's. Enlisted, January 15, 1861, at Marcellus; mustered in as private, Go. B, January 15, 1861, to serve three years; appointed corporal, date not stated; captured, June 11, 1864, at Mooreneld, Va.; died, January 1, 1865, at Andersonville, Ga.

BREWER, SIDNEY.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, September 17, 1863, ai Utica; mustered in as private, Co. K, October 3, 1863, to serve three years; captured, date not stated; died, May 25, 1864, at Andersonville, Ga.; prior service in Oo. G, Thirtyfourth New Y'ork Volunteer.

CARDLE, M. G—Age, 24 years. Enlisted, August 18, 1863, at Syracuse; mustered in as private, Co. G, August 26, 1863,
to serve three years; transferred to Go. H, 1863, date not stated; appointed corporal, date not stated; captured, May 4, 1864; died of disease, September 27, 1864, at Andersonville, Ga.

DAVIDSON, MAXWELL.—Age, 31 years. Enlisted, December18, 1863, at Newburgh; mustered in as private, Oo. M, December 18, 1863, to serve three years; captured, May 23, 1864; died of disease, August 21, 1864, at Andersonville, Ga.

DEPPERT ANTHONY.—Age, 21 years. Enlisted, July 16, 1863, at Syracuse; mustered in as private, Oo. A, August 8,
1863, to serve three years; appointed corporal, December 18, 1863; died while a prisoner of war, September 12, 1861, at
Andersonville, Ga.; prior service in Co. H, Twelfth New York Infantry.

FERDLN, EDWARD.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, June 2, 1864, at Callicoon; mustered in as private, Co. D, January 4, 1864, to serve three years; captured, May 14,1861; died, September 5, < ,1864, at Andersonville, Ga.; also borne on rolls of Co. E, as Furden.

FULLER, MORTIMER.—Age, 20 years. Enlisted, June 23, 1863, at Oanandaigua; mustered in as private, Co. C, August
8, 1863, to serve three years; captured, January 24, 1864, at Hillsboro, N. C.; confined at Richmond; sent to Americus, Ga., March 14, 1864; admitted to Hospital at Andersonville, September 27, 1864; died, October 17, 1864, at Andersonville.

FURGERSON, JOHN M.—Age, 41 years. Enlisted, December 29, 1863, at Italy; mustered in as private, Co. G, January 23, 1864, to serve three years; captured, June 18, 1864, at Lynchburgh, Va.; died, September 26, 1864, at Andersonville, Ga.; also borne as Ferguson.

GRAHAM, JAMES.—Age, 20 years. Enlisted, December 21, 1863, at Dunkirk; mustered in as private, Go. L, December 21, 1863, to serve three years; captured, May 22, 1864; died of disease, September 20, 1864, at Andersonville, Ga.

HUDSON, SIDNEY R.—Age, 25 years. Enlisted, December 10, 1863, at Westfleld; mustered in as private, Co. L, December 10, 1863, to serve three years; appointed farrier, date not stated; captured^ date not stated; died of disease, September 23, 1861, in Andersonville Prison, Ga.

LANE, JOHN W.-—Age, 33 years. Enlisted, December 30, 1863, at Kingston; mustered in as private, Co. M, January 6, 1864, to serve three years; missing in action, June 17, 1864; died of disease, October 26, 1864, at Andersonville, Ga.

LARABY, EDWARD.—Age, 34 years. Enlisted, June 29, 1863, at Oswego; mustered in as private, Co. D, August 26, 1863, to serve three years; captured, no date given; admitted to hospital, Andersonville, Ga., September 15,1864; appointed corporal, January 1, 1864; died of disease, September 27, 1864; also borne as Larabee.

LEE, FRANCIS.—Age, 22 years. Enlisted, August 21, 1863, at Syracuse; mustered in as private, Co. F, August 26, 1863, to serve three years; captured, March 6, 1861, at Franklin, Va.; confined, March 11, 1864, in Richmond Va.; admitted to hospital, Andersonville, Ga., June 18, 1861; died there, June 19, 1864.

OLDER, WILLIAM M.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, February 3, 1864, at Machias; mustered in as private, Oo. L, February 3, 1864, to serve three years; captured, May 22, 1864; died of disease, August 22, 1864, at Andersonville, Ga.

OSWELL, JACOB.— Age, 36 years. Enlisted, January 15, 1861, at Salina; mustered in as private, Co. H, January 15, 1861, to serve three years; captured, June 1, 1864; died, August 23, 1864, at Andersonville, Ga.; also borne as Oswold, and as Answell, J.

PACKER, JASPER.—Age, 17 years. Enlisted, February 20, 1864, at Virgil; mustered in as private, Co. F, February 22,
1864, to serve three years; captured, June 19, 1864, at Lynch burg, Va.; admitted to hospital, Andersonville, Ga., July 16,
1864; died same day.

PELLET, EDWARD.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, August 15, 1863, at Syracuse; mustered in as private, Co. F, September
24, 1863, to serve three years; transferred to Co. I, date notstated; captured, March 4, 1864, while on raid from Burlington to Franklin, Va.; admitted to hospital, Andersonville, Ga., May 14, 1864; died there, June 3, 1864.

BIGGS, KNEELAND.—Age, 44 years. Enlisted, May 27, 1863, at Syracuse; mustered in as private, Co. B, August 8, 1863, to serve three years; captured, June 8, 1864, at Waynesboro, Va.; died of disease, October, 1861, at Andersonville, Ga.; prior service in Co. A, Twelfth New York Volunteer Infantry.

SCOTT, HENRY H.— Age, 24 years. Enlisted, January 12, 1864, at Greenville; mustered in as private, Co. D, January 12, 1864, to serve three years; captured, May 14, 1864; died of disease, January 15, 1865, at Andersonville, Ga.

SHAW, THOMAS I.—Age, 40 years. Enlisted, December 22, 1863, at Oriskany; mustered in as private, Co. M, January 4, 1864, to serve three years; captured, May 23, 1864; died of disease, September 24, 1864, at Andersonville, Ga.

STEAD, JOSEPH.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, January 5, 1864, at Newburgh; mustered in as private, Co. D, January 7,
1864, to serve three years; captured, May 14, 1864; died, August 22, 1864, at Andersonville, Ga.

STURDEVANT, GEORGE H — Age, 21 years. Enlisted, August 18, 1863, at Syracuse; mustered in as private, Oo. H, September 5, 1863, to serve three years; transferred to Co. I, in 1863, date not given; captured, May, 1861, at Newtown, Va.; died of disease, September 4, 1861, at Andersonville, Ga.; also borne as Studevant.

SUTLIFF, EDWARD.—Age, 21 years. Enlisted, December 23, 1863, at Oriskany; mustered in as private, Co. M, January 4, 1864, to serve three years; appointed corporal, date not stated; captured, June 17, 1864; died of disease, October 11, 1864, at Andersonville, Ga.

UNSER, JOHN.—Age, 19 years. Enlisted, December 28, 1863, at Westmoreland; mustered in as private, Co. M, December 28, 1863, to serve three years; captured, May 23, 1864; died of disease, July 29, 1864, at Andersonville, Ga.

VAN BUREN, JOHN A.—Age, 28 years. Enlisted, June 27, 1863, at Syracuse; mustered in as private, Co. B, August 8,1863, to serve three years; captured, June 8,1861, near Waynesboro ; died, September 2, 1861, at Prison Hospital, Andersonville, Ga

WHITNEY, FRANK.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, July 31, 1863, at Batavia; mustered in as private, Co. E, August 13, 1863, to serve three years; appointed corporal, March 11, 1864; missing in action, May 30,1804, at Newtown, Va.; mustered out, June 28, 1865, at Cloud's Mills, Va., as supernumerary; reported as having died of starvation, while a prisoner at Andersonville, Ga., date not given.





























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Sergeant Shelby Raper "Uncle Andy".

The following came from the 86th., Indiana infantry reigmental history.
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Sergeant Shelby Raper (better known as " Uncle Andy," he being 65 years of age when enlisted) came up and stepped
on line with those that preceded him. I said to him: " Dncle Andy, where's your men?" He gave the salute, and said: "Here's all of Company I," and asked to be put on duty. I told him to go back to his quarters as I couldn't use him, he being the acting Orderly of the company. He said he hated to be the only man in the company for duty, and thinking they might pull through without a detail had reported six men for duty, but wouldn't do so any more, as he saw it caused me some trouble and delay, as I had to order three men from other companies and wait for the Orderlies to go back and bring their part of the detail. " Uncle Andy " was a true patriot, a good soldier and a Christian gentleman. He was so anxious to serve his country that he gave a barber in Madison, Indiana, five dollars to shave him and cut his hair and black it (his hair being snow white), in order to pass him into the service. He passed for 44 years of age. He was a stout-built, florid complexioned man. Although he was 65 years of age when entering the service, he served his country honestly and faithfully for two years and ten months, without losing a day except when wounded. He received a minnie ball through one of his thighs at the battle of Chickamauga, but returned to duty in due time. "Uncle Andy" passed beyond the river of death some three years ago, being about 93 years of age. May the choicest blessings of heaven rest upon him as a just reward is my heartfelt wish.
Authors note.  Shelby Raper, First Sergeant, Residence White Hall, Mustered in August 27, 1862, Dischaged December 27, 1863.

Civil War Accidents

May 21-26, 1863.- Operations on the Teche road, between Barre's Landing and Berwick, La.
Report of Colonel Joseph S. Morgan, Ninetieth New York Infantry, commanding Provisional Brigade.

Private James P. Lawson, of the Ninetieth New York Volunteers was accidently shot dead during the march.

James P. Lawson, age 30 years.  Enlisted at East New York, to servr three years, and mustered in as a private, company K.,December 6, 1861; accidentaly shot, May 2, 1863, at New Iberia, La.
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Report of Lieutenant John R. Kelso, Fourteenth Missouri Cavalry (Militia).
CAMP SCHOFIELD, MO., July 25, 1862.

Joseph C. Powell, private in Company H, who accidently shot himself through the left hand, inflicting a dangerous wound.  Enlisted April 7, 1862, at Springfield Missouri, mustered in same.
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No. 2. Report of Major William D. Bowen, First Battalion Missouri Cavalry.

Samuel Jones, corporal Company E, in accidently shooting himself, causing his instant death.
Note. I found no record.
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Thirteenth Iowa, Co. I.

Samuel L. Evans, Age 20. Residence Marshall county, Nativity Ioea.  Enlisted March 15, 1864, mustered in April 21, 1864.  Wounded accidently April 29, 1664.  Mustered out June 12, 1865, Davenport Iowa.
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Thirtieth Iowa, Co. I.

Alexander Bigley, Age 24.  Residence Bloomfield, Nativity Ohio.  Enlisted August 13, 1862, mustered in August 26, 1862.  Accidently wounded January 11, 1863, at Arkansas Post, Arkansas.  Mustered out June 5, 1865, Washington D. C.
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Seventeenth Michigan Infantry.

William Joek, Detroit.  Enlisted in company F., Seventeenth infantry, July 15, 1862, at Detroit, for 3 years, age 19, mustered in August 26, 1862.  Accidently drowned July 1, 1864.  Buried in National Cemetery, New Albany, Indiana, Grave No. 846.

Benjamin P. McNett, Texas, Enlisted in company B., Seventeenth infantry, as Corporal, June 10, 1862, at East Saginaw, for 3 years, age 28.  Mustered in August 26, 1862.  Accidently wounded December 12, 1862, Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps.  Discharged at Washington D. C., June 27, 1865, from company B., Tenth regiment Veteran Reserve Corps.

George G. Mathews, Manchester.  Enlisted in company B., Seventeenth infantry, as Sergeant, August 15, 1862, at Manchester, for 3 years, age 26, mustered in August 26, 1862.  Accidently wounded and sent to hospital at Cincinnati.  Frist Sergeant.  Wounded at Jackson, Mississippi.  Discharged for disability at Detroit, Michigan, November 27, 1863.  Present residence Manchester, Michigan.
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125th., New York Infantry.

William Alexander.  Age 34., Enlisted August 19, 1862, at Troy, serve 3 years, mustered in as a Private, Co. I., August 29, 1862.  Surrendered September 15, 1862 and paroled September 16, 1862, at Harper's Ferry, Va., accidently killed March 2, 1863, at Centerville, Va.

James M. Berry, age 32. Enlisted August 23, 1862, at Brooklyn, to serve 3 years, mustered in as Private, Co. G., October 4, 1862.  Died July 4, 1863, from gunshot wounds accidently received while on piicket, at Bachelors Creek, N. C..  Also born as James N. Berry.
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Ohio 37th., Infantry, Co. I.

David Friegel, Private, Age 21.  Enlisted September 10, 1861, for 3years.Accidently drowned February 26, 1862, in Kanawha river West Virginia.

Anton Hoffarth, Private, age 41.  Enlisted September 23, 1861, for 3 years.  Accidently May 18, 1862, in West Virginia, arm amputated.  Discharged at Louisville Kentucky, 1863 on surgeon's certificate of disability.
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Pennsylvania 32nd., Infantry Co. G.

Joseph Swift, Private, mustered in September 2, 1862, for 3 years.  Killed accidently at Grafton West Virginia, April 16, 1864.
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Pennsylvania 47th., Infantry, Co. H.

Charles Nolf, Sergeant, mustered in August 30, 1861, for 3 years.  Killed accidently at Key West, Fla., June 9, 1862.
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Wisconsin First Heavy Artillery.

John Bramley, Private, residence Milwaukee, enlisted July 23, 1863, Co. B.  Died October 28, 1862.  Accidently shot while on picke at Mumfordville Kantucky.
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Wisconsin 35th., Infantry, Co. K.

Adam Rodermund, Private, residence Theresa, mustered in February 22, 1864.  Accidently killed January 31, 1864, at Duvall's Bluff, Arkansas.

Edgar A. Merchant, 44th., New York, Infantry.

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EDGAR A. MERCHANT.

Born in 1840. His ancestors came to this country from London, England.

It is reported of liim that at the battle of Hanover Court House, May 27, 1862, that the only prisoner captured by the regiment in that battle was by Sergeant Merchant. The rebel was a Lieutenant in the 5th Alabama Regiment ; his captor relieved him of his sword, revolver, etc.

An Albany, N. Y., paper published at that date, says of him :

"Young Merchant is but 22 years of age and formerly of our city. He is represented as being a young man of good moral character, a thorough soldier and one who never shirks from duty, no matter how thickly dangers may beset the post assigned to him. He has been in three hard fought battles and has conducted himself in a most gallant and fearless manner."  He was killed in action at the battle of Gettysburg, July 2, 1863.

MERCHANT, EDGAR A.—Age, 21 years. Enlisted, September 11, 1861, at Albany, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. E, September 12, 1861; transferred to Co. G, October 25, 1862; promoted sergeant, December 29, 1S62; first sergeant, : May 25, 1863; killed in action, July 2, 1863, at Gettysburg, Pa.

STERLING PRICE RAINER, ALABAMA.

STERLING PRICE RAINER, of Union Springs, Bullock county, was born January 24, 1859, at Bruceville in the same county, and is the son of Joel Herron and Roxana (Ellin) Rainer, and the grandson of Jarvies and Hannah (Wood) Rainer and of Isaac H. and Betsy (Alford) Ellis, who lived near Pine Level, Montgomery county. Joel Herron Rainer came to Alabama from Sampson county, North Carolina. In 1800, he represented Pike county in the Legislature; enlisted September 15, 1801, as a private in company "I," 17th Alabama Infantry Regiment, C. S. A. ; was elected first lieutenant after the battle of Shiloh; was soon afterward made captain, on Gen. George D. Johnson's staff, a position in which he remained until he surrendered at Greensboro, N. C, at the close of the war. He farmed until 1809, when he moved to Union Springs and entered the mercantile business which he followed many years; is now president of the merchants' and farmers' bank of that place. S. P. Rainer received his early education in the common schools of his county, afterwards entered the Eastman Business College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and graduated in 1878. 

For many years he has been largely interested in mercantile and agricultural pursuits. He is a Democrat, and for more than twelve years has been chairman of the 3rd Congressional district committee, and a member of the county executive committee; is now a member of the city council of Union Springs and a director In the merchants' and farmers' bank. He married, March 12, 1884, at Union Springs, Minnie Lee, daughter of Col. Issac Ball and Sarah (Hall) Feagan. Col. Feagan was one of the colonels of the 15th Alabama Infantry Regiment, and lost a leg during the war; served as sheriff of Barbour and Bullock counties after the war; and in 1880 was elected probate judge of the latter county.

Alfred A. Ream.

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ALFRED A. REAM, COMPANY I. 
A sketch of Comrade Ream will be found on page 55. This picture shows him as he was ready to start to war. In addition to his regulation outfit he was presented by the boys and girls, with revolvers, bowie knife, blacking brushes, needle box, writing paper, pens, pencils, pipe and tobacco, a bible, deck of cards, hose, shirts, handkerchiefs, etc. In the picture he looks like a walking arsenal, but in six months he got rid of most of them. Revolvers, bowie knives, etc., were the most useless things a soldier could carry when he had a musket. I do not remember how it was with Comrade Ream, but I remember one comrade of Company C that started with as much in his knapsack as Comrade Ream, but as it was rather shrunken one day on a march, I asked him what he had in it, and he responded: "A navy plug and history of the four kings." A great many soldiers on a march threw their knapsacks in a wagon and made a roll of their blankets and tied them so as to make a collar over one shoulder and under the arm on the other side The picture shows the full armed soldier, that all will recognize as "Sergeant Al. Ream."

Authors note.  When he enlisted in the 99th., on August 12, 1862, at Peru, Indiana, he was 20, years old.

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ALFRED A.REAM.
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Born in Carlyle City, Ohio; enlisted when a young- man at Peru, in Company I, and was mustered out after three years of service as sergeant of the company, and is best known by his old comrades as "Sergeant Al. Ream. " After the war he went to railroading, firing on an engine for two years and then becoming an engineer. This he followed until 1873, when, as he says: "I went into the grocery business and am still doing business at the old stand, 28 East Main street, Peru, Indiana." He was a true soldier and a friend of his old comrades, attending the reunions, and is proud of the record of the old regiment.

Birth: Oct. 8, 1843, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
Death: Jun. 2, 1913, Peru, Miami County, Indiana.

Parents: William Ream (1810 - 1893), Harriet A. Schultz Ream (1817 - 1888)

Wife: Cordelia D Dunlap Ream (1849 - 1938).
Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru, Miami County, Indiana

Joseph B. Homan & Ira B. Myers, 99th., Indiana.

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Brevet Major Joseph B. Homan.

Birth: 1838.
Death: 1916.
Wife: Mary L. Ballard Homan (____ - 1920)
The 1900 census of Hendricks Co. lists his occupation as "Capitalist".
Burial: Danville South Cemetery,   Danville, Hendricks County, Indiana.

Major Homan was born in Henjiricks County, Indiana? September 16th, 1838, where he was reared. On the breaking out of the rebellion he immediately enlisted as a private soldier in the 3 months' service, in the 7th Indiana. On being mustered out he went to Iowa and assisted in recruiting a company, and was assigned to the 13th Iowa, in which he was commissioned 1st Lieutenant. They were ordered to the field soon, and took part in the battle of Shiloh ; Lieutenant Homan commanding his company (D). His loss was 19 men out of 64 engaged. He was wounded himself, and soon after received leave of absence came home and recruited company H, of the 99th, of which he was appointed Captain, and was mustered out of his old regiment. He commanded his company until December 23d, 1863 when he was detailed as Assistant Inspector General of the brigade, which he held until July 12th, 1864, being in the meantime breveted Major. He joined the regiment and took part in the battle of July 22d, 1864, where he was taken prisoner, transported to Macon, Charleston and other points, and exchanged with General Stoncman at Rough and Ready, Sept. 28th. Took command of the Regt. on the Hood pursuit, after which he received leave of absence — came to Indiana, and Bcccmbcr 26th, 1863, resigned his commission, having served faithfully over three yeai-s. He has married since leaving the service, and is now living in Danville, Hendricks County, Indiana.

Authors note.  When he enlisted in the 99th., on August 7, 1862, he was 24, years old.

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Captain Ira B. Myers.

Birth: 1840.
Death: 1911.
Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru, Miami county, Indiana

Captain Myers was born in Muncietown, Deleware County, Indiana, August 10th, 1840, where his father lived until 1842, when he removed to Lagro, Wabash County. Living here, he removed after living in Attica, Fountain County, six months, to a farm in White County in 1858. Here Ira worked one year on a farm and attended the Battle Ground Institute one year, and taught school six months. In March 1861, his father removed to Peru, Miami County, Indiana, where he entered school. He had but just commenced when the rebellion broke out, and he enlisted in the three months service, with the rank of 2d Lieutenant, but the company could not be accepted as there were so many. In January 1862, he was married to Miss Maggie Robinson, of Peru, and entered upon the study of law with his father-in-law, S. W. Robinson, Esq., that being his profession. Here he remained until August 1862, when he determined again to enter the service, which he did, recruiting 40 men and forming a consolidation with Captain Powell, formed Company I, of which Company he was elected 1st Lieutenant, which rank he held until June 1st, 1865, when he was promoted to Captain, having previously had command of the company some time, which duty he performed faithfully. He was a faithful, efficient officer is the highest enconium that I could give him. Address Peru, Indiana.

Authos note.  When he enlisted in the 99th., on August 15, 1862, at Peru, Indiana, he was 22, years old.

Samuel H. Tresonthick.

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Samuel H. Tresonthick

Birth: 1838 New York.
Death: Jul. 26, 1864.

Captain, Company E, 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Promoted to 1st Sergeant on October 8, 1862, to 2nd Lieutenant on December 8, 1862, and to Captain on May 1, 1864. Captured at Brandy Station, Virginia, on October 11, 1863. Listed as a prisoner in Richmond, Virginia in October 26, 1863 edition of the New York Times. Exchanged, and approved at Parole Camp, Annapolis, Maryland, on March 24, 1864. Returned to regiment. Wounded at St. Mary's Church, Virginia, on June 15, 1864. Left leg amputated by circular technique by surgeon A. P. Frick, 103d Pennsylvania. Wound contracted gangrene. Died from complications of amputation on July 26, 1864. Born about 1838 in New York. Lived in Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania before the war.

Burial:Body lost or destroyed. Specifically:
Burial Location Unknown.

Notes from the eighteenth Pennsylvania regimental history.

Again on the llth of October, near Brandy Station, in a sharp engagement Major Van Voorhis was wounded severely and together with Lieutenants James R. Weaver, S. H. Tresonthick, Harry Wilson and thirty-two men was captured. On the 19th of the same month, the command was engaged at Buckland Mills, when, after driving the enemy toward New Baltimore, it found itself surrounded by a superior force, but succeeded in cutting its way out with small loss of men, and Captain John Britton wounded.

At St. Mary s Church, f on the 15th of June, the regiment was hotly engaged with the enemy s infantry for nearly five hours, and only retired in obedience to the orders of the commanding general. The casualties in the engagement in killed, wounded and missing numbered thirty-three.  Captain Samuel   H. Tresonthick was mortally wounded and died in hospital.

Extract from letter of Lieut. S. T. JACKMAN, Company E,
August 29, 1902.

 

You ask were the rebels in the town of Hanover, Pa., on June 30, 1863. I say, yes sir. They were in there and some of our regiment were killed. Lieutenant Tresonthick was the only officer in the rear when we were attacked. I was with him, had been riding with him all afternoon.  I saw ladies almost carrying wounded soldiers into their houses. We couldn t keep them off the street. God bless the women. They were brave and good in that town

Four Faces Of The 111th., Pennsylvania Infantry.

There is not a lot of information here.  But for those families that have no pictures or very little information on their ancestor will find this page very helpful.

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Captain Arthur Corrigan, Mustered in December 31, 1861.  Killed at Antietam, Maryland, September 17, 1862.

Note From The 111th., Regimental History.

Captain Arthur Corrigan, of Company B., had been killed in the first open field.

 

 

Captain Plympton A. Mead, Mustered in December 27, 1861, in Company K.  Promoted from Sergeant to Second Lieutenant, January 15, 1863; to First Lieutenant  October 16, 1864; to Captain June 7, 1865.  Wounded at Lookout Mountain Georgia, November 27, 1863.  Mustered out with company July 19, 1865.

 

 

Charles Woeltge.Captain. Mustered in January 10, 1862, in Company I.  Promoted from First Lieutenant January 15, 1863.  Wounded at Antietam Maryland, September 17, 1862.  Killed at Resaca Georgia, May 15, 1864.

Note from the 111th., regimental history.

 

In the gallant advance made by the One Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers to the very teeth of the fort, from which grape and canister were being hurled upon our advancing columns, Captain Charles Woeltge, while leading his company, and with his hands almost on the enemy's guns, was shot dead. Never did the service lose a better or a braver officer, or one more devoted to the cause that will ever consecrate his memory. All who knew him will testify to the faithful man ner in which he discharged every duty that devolved upon him in the camp, and to the intrepid gallantry that marked his conduct in the field. In the memorable assault on Lookout Mountain, and in the deadly midnight conflict at Wauhatchie, that relieved our Chattanooga army from grave peril, he was conspicuous for coolness and courage, and on this last day, when he gave his life for his country, he was in advance of the line of battle and encouraging his men to follow.

 

 

George H. Osgood, Sergeant, Conpany K., mustered in December 27, 1861.  Died at Chattanooga Tennessee, July 25, 1864, from wounds received in action June 28, 1864.

Note from the 111th., regimental history.

June 28, Sergeant George H. Osgood, of Company K, was severely wounded while on picket. A bullet crashed through his right knee, shattering the joint, and compelling amputation at the thigh. He was removed to the general hospital at Chattanooga, where he died on July 25.  Young Osgood was the only brother of the captain of Company K, and a nephew of Joseph S. Hyde, a prominent and wealthy citizen of Ridgway, Elk County. He was a good soldier, and his death was lamented by many friends. He was only twenty years of age.

Charles C. Doolittle, Illinois.

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Charles C. Doolittle.

Born: 1837.
Death: 1905.
Burial: Rosell Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

59th., Illinois, infantry, Company I.

Enlisted as a Private, promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant, Trans. to Non Com. Staff, from Quartermaster Sergeant to Second Lieutenant, Co. I., From Second Lieutenant to First Lieutenant, Age 27, joined December 14, 1862, at Nashville Tennessee, for 3 years, mustered in December 14, 1862, at Murfreesboro Tennessee.  Promoted to Captain Age 28, joined January 24, 1865, at Huntsville, La., Mustered in January 25, 1865, at Huntsville, La.  On detached service at muster out.

Charles Rian & The Brewster Family, Civil War.

It should be noted Charles Rian name is marked in red.  Those mark in blue are faamily names.
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
Camp Lincoln, Henrico County, Va., Tuesday, June 24, 1862.
Brigadier General ANDREW PORTER,Provost-Marshal-General, Army of the Potomac: GENERAL: The following statement was made at this office this p. m. by Charles Rian, arrested by Colonel Farnsworth, cavalry, and send to these headquarters by General Porter, to wit: Charles Rian states that he is seventeen years old; born in Iowa City; left there with his parents at the age of three of four years; moved to Albany, where his father was engaged in the hide business, having a branch in Montreal. States he left Albany with his mother at the age of five years and went to New Orleans; remained there with John Brewster (an uncle); attenced school (his mother in the meantime was going to and from New York, Albany, and different other places in the North) where informant remained four years, and went to Saing Mary's Parish, about 150 miles, on the Gulf of Mexico, where he met his mother (this was in the hot season); remained with her and an uncle, Henry Brewser, about six weeks, or rether mouths, and thence to Bayon La Fourche, leaving his mother, where he remained about two years; remained with friends sporting around. In the mean time his farther had sould out his interest in Albany and Montreal and taken up his residence in Baltimore, his mohter still remaining at his uncle's at Saint Mary; s Parish. Informant went to Baltimore and met his farter; remained a month or two, and thence to New Orleans with his uncle, John Brewster; remained two or three years, going to Dolbear's Commercial Institute, until the war broke out. Left New Orleans soon after the battle of New Orleans, when he went to Baltimore; remained with his father two weeks or so (his mother still remaining at Saint Mary's); thence to Brooklyn, N. Y., where he remained in and about the city with A. C. Alexander (no relation), a commission merchant, also with Lamin Alexander (same business and place), and with other parties whose names informat does not remember, leaving, 1st of March or thereabouth, last; went to Baltimore; remained a day or two with his father, who is in the commission business, store 212 Levee; does not know what street, but his place of business is on the river; boards at a private house; the street and number he does not remeber.

Informant left the city and joined the First Maryland between Winchester and Harper's Ferry on the 18th of March last; joined Company E, Captain Bass, Colonel Kelley commanding; they were in a brigade commanded by a man with a German name; heard it, but does not now remember it. States Company E was detailed as scouts about three weeks after he joined it, and that informant was in the battle of Winchester and Front Royal; was taken prisoners and conveyed toLynchburg, where he was confined about two weeks or so, when he made his escape through the assistance of some young ladies who had called twice at the prison, evincing a great deal of friendship. While there one day one them (does not know their names)said to informant, " Why do you not escape?" Informant answered, "How can I? When the young lady said she would engage the sentinel while he a slipped out (this was in the evening). She did so, and he did slip, out went to Richmond; walked up the railroad, reaching the above city on the evening of the 18th instant, he thinks; he was four days on the way, arriving there in the evening; left the same night for Ashland. Having been to Richmond about four years since (which fact, he had forgotten previously to state), was somewhat, a very little, asquainted with the city; found a map at the library in the capitol, which he examined and left for Ashland over the county road in the night; had no trouble in leaving the city or on the road until he reached Ashland, and thted; was in the camp of the Fourth Virginia Cavalry, perhaps two miles from Ashland, in the direction of Richmond; saw the Jeff. Davis Legion from Mississippi, who were encamped directly opposite the Foruth Virginia Cavalry, informant passed directly along the road between the two encampments.

The following informant has not stated to any one before, and being informed that General McClellan would see this statement, states as follows: States after passing the above cavalry he went directly to Ashland, got upon the cars at Ashland, and went down to the burnt bridge, crossed over, and got upon the train and went to Gordonsville; there he saw two or three brigades of Jackson's immediate brigade; one of them was General Taylor's; the other two he does not remember, and in returning saw troops stationed at Louisa Court-House, and coming up to Frederick's Hall (next station) all of Major-General Whiting's troops, four brigades (General Hood's was one), General Whiting's old brigade (does not know who commands it) and another, a Georgia brigade, and the fourht does not know. These are Jackson's reenforcements, and from what he could glean they came from Richmond to Lynchburg and to Charlottesville, thence to Staunton, where they remained until Jackson's army fell back to Charlottesville; then these re-enforcements stationed at Stauton came up to Gordonsville on the cars.

Ewell's command arrived at Gordonsville before Jackson's, wna in the meantime this division (the re-enforcements) of Whiting's came up to Frederick's Hall, where informant saw them, remaining a whole day; heard officers and also privates say, "Wish to Gold it was the 28th; " does not know what they meant, unless they intended to attack us in the rear upon that day, and having heard of Stuart's operations concluded it was done to ascertain the situation of our forces. States he also heard a lieutenant say (while informant was at Frederick's Hall) that it was the intention of Johnston to make the attack in front on that day and for Jackson to co-operate simultaneously in the rear. Informant thinks it was on the evening of the 21st instan (the evening of the day he heard the above remark) that he left last-named place (Frederick's Hall) and walk [ed] to Ashland, forty-odd miles, and from Ashland informant came a circuitious route, consuming a day and a half, and reached our lines or pickets on the Certal Railroad, about four miles form the camp of the Eighth Illinois Cavalry, by whom miles, was arrested. States after leaving Ashland passed through a forest about two miles, and in coming into the Telegraph road encountered a rebel picket within a few yards, who fired upon him, when he ran one way and the picket another. Informant then pursued his course down the Telegraph road, striking a small steam (heard the name, but does not remember) running in rather an easterly direction.

Informant inquired of a farmer (who was a magistrate) just after he left Ashland what course he must the to carry him in the vicinity of the Yankee pickets, using the term Yankee and respenting that he was a scout for the Confederacy in order to convined the old fellow that he, informant, was all right. The old man marked out the course informant must take in order to reach the nearest Union pictet without exposure. Inforant followed the small steam (previously mentioned) about three miles, until he struct the Central Railroad, and followed down the railroad about three miles, and it being dark went to a house at left of the railroad, asked to stay all night, was told he could not, and then inquired how far the Union pickets were; the man then asked him who he (informant) was and informant stated he was a Confederate scout; the man then told him (which afterward turner out to be true) just where our pickets were.

Informant then left, took his direction, and got into the country road; went down about half a mile (it was dark and stormy), and while walking along brought up against a rope, which nearly threw him down, or nearly so; instanteneously informant heard the rustling of bushes and the cliek of a gun, when informant immediately prostrated himself and crawded off; going back some distance came to a haystack, where he secreted himself until morning, and in the morning early he crossed over to the Central Railroad; going down a short distance saw some cavalry, and not knowing if they were Union or Confederates, got into the bushes hastily and walked for a mile or more, thence back upon the railroad; walking a short distance saw some cavalry within sight on the right-hand side; coming nearer saw they wore our uniform; boldly stepping up told them who he was, and they conducted him to a major commanding two regiments, which proved to be a portion of the Einght Illinois Cavalry. States he was detained and asked a thousand and one questions, then sent to the colonel's headquarters (does not remember his name), where he was again questioned and well treated, and then sent to the provost-marshal of some division, and from there to these headquarters. This all happened on the 24th.

Informant states that he had our inform on when he arrived at Lynchburg; traved off the coast for the one he has on; sold the pantaloons to procure money to travel on; does net remember exactly what he received for them, but thinks is was $2 or $3. The pantaloons he purchased in Lynchburg; does not remember what he gave for them; has no west; does not remember where he got the hat (staw) that he has, but does not know if the traded for it or picked it up; knows he obtained it between Richmond and Ashland, as it bothered him when he came to get in the woods. States he wore our regular blue cap until he got the sraw hat. Informant has in his possession a 75-cent Lynchburg shnplaster. States he never studied military tactics, but has frequently looked over Gilham's and Hardee's. States the reason that he is so well posted as to geneals, brigades, division, etc., he is in the habit of making a memorandum of anything that would interest him. States he has a very good memory, and would make any memorandum that he wished to on a slip of paper retain it a few days until impressed upon his mind, then cast the paper away.

States his father, Stephen Rian (as previously stated), was in Baltimore when he left; has not beard form him since that time, and if not in Baltimore may have gone to New Orleans, or Saint Mary's where his mother was when he sast heard from her by letter directed to him at Harper's Ferry or some place in Virginia. States his morther's naem ere she was married was Mary Brewster, and that Henry Brewster, with whom she was staying in Saint Mary's Parish, is a brother of his mother's, so also John Brewster. States he has a host of relatioves living in the North and South also, but is unable to give their names, or where they reside; could if the was home (Saint Mary's Parish) by looking over old files of letters. States he is acquainted with two young men in Baltimore; one of their names is Frank Maes; does not remember the other4 one's name: "is not a very good hand to remember names," unless his attention is particularly called to it, unless it might be some person of night standing. States he does no know how many Union prisoners were confined at Lynchburg, except that there were forty confined where he was. States the battle of Front Royal was on the 23rd of May, if he remembers right.

States he never heard of Johnston's being wounded. States he has not heard anything more than there was a vight between our forces and the rebels near Richmond; did not hear the exact place where it occured. States coming here in the way he has there is no doubt in his mind that he is looked upon with suspicion, but he considers he is as good a Unioouldered a musket. States that is passing through the cavalry camps near Ashland (previously mentioned) he learned through as passing remark from some one (it was dusk or dark) the General Jackson was at or near Gordonsville, and his curiosity being excited, and he being determined to come within the lines of the Union army, determined to obtain all the information in his power that would aid General McClellan, thereby took the steps he did, and went to Gordonsville, as previously stated. States while in camp, after he joined the First Maryland, he took occasion to study the map and make himself as familiar as possible with the country, its roads, &c., and their company being selected as a scouting one, he took more paints to inform himself in order to be perfectly familiar with the country. States he does not know from whom their company received their orders, and that the captain was not always with them, that the company was mostly made up of Baltimoreas, that they scouted around to obtain information of the enemy, and some of them even went so far as to enter the lines of the enemy, but he never did; some of them even moe of a sharpshooter, and he is not sure that the name of the colonel (as given by him) is correct, or that the company was really known as belonging to the regiment. Informant states that while he was with the company (which was but a short time) they never dreilled with the regiment.

I would most respectfully state that this young man is one of the most important persons that it has been my privilege to examine, being highly educated, shrewd, and throroughly posted upon the names of all oughly posted. He has evinced great anxiety since he has come here to have an interview with Major-General McClellan, saying his only object in acting as he has since he left the prisons at Lynchburg being to asquire informaiton for the purpose of bringing it to the major-general commanding. Various inconsistencies and contradictions will be observed in the detail of his personal history, though his statement in regard to the military movements of the rebels all appear consistent, and even after a rigid eamination he still adheres with great particularity to that portion of his statement. My own impression is that he has been sent within our lines for the purpose of conveying to us the precise information which he has thus conveyed. On searching his person I find the following memorandum concealed in his drewers:

Baker.

STELTON:

Say to him that Doct. Lumpkins is well in Richmond.
 The above memorandum is written on a printed steet, apparently of a pamphlet of a highly rebelious character. In explanation of how he came in possesssion of this memorandum he states that this was handed to him by the lady who aided him to escape from the prison in Lynchburg, to be handed by him to a person in the suburbs of Lynchburg, which would make him (Rian) known to this person, who would aid him, but that he (Rian) did not so call. I would respectfully, however, call your attention to the fact that this prisoner Rian was taken by the Eighth Illinois Cavalry, on the Virginia Central Railroad, within about one or two miles of the house of Doctor Lumpkins, who, you will find by reference to my map, resides on the Mechanicsville turnpike, at a point on that road fifteen miles from Ashland. Doctor Lumpkins has been an active rebel, and fled to Richmond upon the approach of our army, and I would respectfully suggest that it is more than probable that his intention was to go to Lumpkins for the purpose of conveying information to the rebels within our lines, or receiving information from persons at Lumpkins' or connected with Lumpkins' family, and conveying the same to the enemy. I would respectfully suggest that the information conveyed by Rian is or may be of such a character as to require immediate attention, and in conclusion I would respectfully recommend that the prisld in close confinement as a spy until the future shall develop the truth or falsity of his statement.

All of which is respectfully submitted.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. J. ALLEN,

Bill Mikler Kills Judson Polite.

The following was taken from a book called; ( Butler and his cavalry ), by U. R. Brooks, Plub. 1909.  This book cand be found on the internet.
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In the spring of 1864 the gallant Colonel Thomas J. Lipscomb was ordered to the coast of South Carolina with the Second South Carolina Cavalry, where Bill Mikler put in some mighty good work. After Sherman s march, in 1865, there was a negro captain of a company, named Judson Polite, who was a menace and a terror to the good people of that section, and had sworn to kill Bill Mikler on sight. One day Mikler was riding along when Captain Judson Polite stepped from behind a tree, gun in hand, and much to Bill's surprise said: "Damn you, I have got you now." Bill Mikler said: "Yes, I am your prisoner." Judson kept his gun right on him, and told him how he intended to torture him. Bill said: "You know, captain, when you catch a prisoner, you have to make him put his gun down." The negro said: "Dat's so!" Instantly Bill fired and Captain Judson Polite s brains were spattered all over the tree. The people in that section were never molested after that.

LT. COLONEL DAVID DOVE

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LT. COLONEL DAVID DOVE.

Colonel Dove was an ideal Aiiieriean volunteer. When the war broke out he was twenty-one years old. He jiromptly enlisted in the three months service and was elected a Lieutenant in the first company raised in Jackson County, Ohio At the expiration of this term he assisted in raiding Co. H., Second W. Va. Cavalry, and was elected Captain of the same. Captain Dove was often entrusted with perilous missions, and in every case he ved equal to the occasion. He was severely wounded May 2d, 1863, (see pages 77 & 81) after being wounded he was brought back to the house of Mr. B. S. Smythers (at his own request) where he was cared for by members of his own company and Mr Smytlier's family. In July he so far recovered as to be able to return to his own home, near Jackson, Ohio. December 17th, 1868, he married Julia E. Smythers, a most estimable and accomplished young lady, of Kanawha Couuty, West Virginia Captain Dove was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the Regiment, May 18th, 1863. In October he returned to camj) and assumed the command of tiie regiment, until Colonel Powell's return iu March, 1864. His wound compelled his resignation July 5th, 1864. He died January 12th, 1868, loved, honored and respected by all.

Page 77.The regiment endtavorcd to fight the best it could in the darkness, and did succeed in forcing back the rebel right. Captain Dove received a wound in the foot which eventually caused his death.

Page 81.

Captain David Dove was a most brave and promising officer, and the wound he recived on this occasion rendered him almost incapable of father service during to war.

Three Men Of The 7th., Rhoe Island Infantry.

 

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Joseph Nelson Morris, son of Benjamin D. and Mary E. Morris, was born in Bristol, Aug. 24, 1842. He enlisted as a drummer, but participated In all the battles, marches, and sieges that fell to the lot of the regiment. On his return home he learned the cooper's trade and followed It for several years. In 1874 he entered the employ of  W. H. Buffington, with whom he remained nine years, meanwhile studying pharmacy and passing a successful examination. In 1883 he built and opened a drug store on Hope Street, between Church and Constitution Streets, which he conducted up to the time of his death, which occurred Oct. 23, 1895. He married Mary Dunbar, of Bristol, Jan. 31, 1867. She preceded him to the spirit world by about one year. Two daughters, a father, and a sister, Mary L. Morris, survived him. He was a past commander of Babbit Post, No. 15, Grand Army of the Republic, and a member of Major James F. DeWolf Camp, No. 8, Sons of Veterans, of the United Brothers Lodge, No. 15, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of Wampanoag Encampment, No. 9, and of Moict Hope Council, Royal Arcanum. His remains were interred in the North Cemetery.

Francis B. Holland, son of Daniel and Frances Crumb Holland, was born in Vc (?) untown. Conn., Sept. 6, 1844. His mother died at that time. He became a resident i (?) Peacedale, R. I., prior to the Rebellion. He married Julia Armstrong, a native i (?) South Kingstown, Feb. 17, 1867. They have two daughters and three sons. He is by trade a carpenter.

JOHN W. WEBSTER.

Seegeant John W. Webstek was employed, at the outbreak of the Rebellion, in Westerly, R. I., and therefore enrolled himself In the Westerly Rifles, Company I, First Rhode Island Detached Militia. Concerning his service In the Seventh, it has been said that he never was absent from the command, that he was off duty but a single day, and that he never was wounded, though he had at least one narrow escape. A bullet struck his watch, glanced, and Imbedded Itself in a Testament, which he carried in his pocket. For a long time after his muster out, he was watchman and engineer at the Peacedale Mills, South Kingstown. For a year prior to Thursday, July 16, 1896, his health had been gradually falling. On that date he fell near the door of his home and his daughter was obliged to assist him in rising and entering the house. His strength continued to decline, and he passed from earth the following Wednesday, July 22d, in his fifty-ninth year. His funeral was two days later, from the Methodist Church, Peacedale. His wife had preceded him some four years. Besides the daughter, three sons survived him.

Jefferson Mc Clelland, 86th., Indiana, Infantry.

I realize there is not a lot of information, but those looking into this line may find this information helpful.  It will be hard to find any information on him, as he can't be found on any rosters other than those in the Regimental History of the 86th., written by James Barness, Publ. 1895. It should be noted that a family member most have put in for his pension as he is listed in the Pension files.  But at lass I'm unable to research those files.

Jefferson McClelland, Muster in th 86th, Indiana Infantry, on August 21, 1862, as a private in Company H.  Killed in action at Mission Ridge on Novembber 25, 1863.

From the Regimental History.

Jefferson McClelland, of Company H, fell within a rod of the enemy's works on the crest of the Ridge shot dead by a musket ball through the chest when charging on the line while fully manned. He had led all in the up ward rush for the last line of works as he had done from the first start at the line at the foot of the Ridge. He paid the penalty of his daring courage with his life.

Killed Or Wounded By A Cannon Ball.

No. 65. Report of Major James W. Snyder, Ninth New York Heavy Artillery, of operations October 19, 1864.

Lieutenant John Oldswager, Company M, but just promoted from the ranks three days before, was killed by a cannon ball when we advanced upon the crest. He was a noble and brave officer, and never flinched from duty.

John Oldswager, Age 26, tears.  Enlisted, August 28, 1862, at Alexander; Mustered in as Corporal, Twenty-Second Battery, October 28, 1862 ( which became Co. M.,, Ninth Artillery, February 5, 1863 ), to serve three years; Promoted Sergeant, Date not stated; Mustered in as Second Lieutenant, October 16, 1864; Killed, October 19, 1864, at Cedar Creek Virginia; Commissioned Second Lieutenant, September 28, 1864, withrank from August 15, 1864.

This was taken from the ninth Regimental History.

John Oldswager. A survivor of Company M writes: "He was of German nativity, and by trade was a carpenter and joiner. He won his promotion by good, honest service, and was a young man when the death-shot came. His head was shot away, all except the face, which was spread out flat on the ground. He was buried a short distance from where he fell, under a large locust tree. I was talking with him the night before Cedar Creek, and he said he should not live to go through another battle. He was a good, brave soldier."

Subsequently when the National Cemetery was laid out in Winchester, his body was removed to it, and now lies with
those of so many of the Ninth who there

''Under the sod and the dew, await the judgment day."

No. 65. Report of Major James W. Snyder, Ninth New York Heavy Artillery, of operations October 19, 1864.

Captain Orson Howard was instantly killed by a cannon ball, the last shot that was fired from the rebel guns as we made the last advance near the Middletown and Strasburg pike, and when victory had crowned our efforts. He died as all brave soldiers die, with his face toward the enemy, and will long be remembered as one of American's bravest sons.

Orson Howard, Age 24, years.  Enlisted August 25, 1862, at Auburn; Mustered in as First Lieutenant, Co. I, One Hundred and Thirty-Eight Infantry, August 25, 1862 ( which became the ninth Artillery, December 19, 1862 ) to serve three years; Mustered in as Captain Co. E., September 28, 1864; Killed October 19, 1864, at Cedar Creek, Virginia; Commissioned Fiest Lieutenant, September10, 1862, with rank from August 25,  1862,Original; Captain September 28, 1864, with rank of same date.

This was taken from the Ninth Regimental History.

"Then the captain and I, being nearly alone, bore off to the left over uneven ground towards the pike. We passed down
quite an incline to a valley, which had a rail-fence across it running parallel with the pike. I should say the pike was thirty rods away from us square to the front. On the pike wasa rebel battery, which I think was using one gun, firing directly
at us, and had killed and wounded some of our men. Captain Howard said it was of no use for us to charge that battery
alone, and as there were other men approaching, he said we had better wait till they came up, so we sat down behind
the said fence. He sat down flat with his feet towards me. I was on my knees loading my gun when at my right I saw a
letter torn into bits. I picked it up, and asked him to read it while we were waiting, but he replied that he would put it in
his pocket and read it when he had more time. As he was in the act of putting the letter in his pocket, a shot from the battery on the pike took off his head. He simply fell back, straight ened out, and that was all. I took from his body whatever of  value there was and later gave the same to Major Snyder. The shot which killed the captain was next to the last that the battery fired, for our men swept it in a few moments later."

Ninth Kentucky, Infantry.

Adjt. Henry M. Curd, killed by a cannon ball; a gallant and meritorious officer, cheerful under all dangers and privations, and endeared to the command by his frank and manly bearing, who nobly fell in discharge of his duty.

Capt. Joseph Desha was also struck by a cannon ball and carried off the field, as was supposed, in a dying condition; but he returned the same night with his wound tied up, and has since continued in command of his company.

Numbers 96. Report of Lieutenant Colonel Maris R. Vernon, Seventy-eighth Illinois Infantry, of operations January 20-March 23.

I have to record the death of Lieutenant William E. Summers, killed to-day by a cannon ball.

Name: SUMMERS, WILLIAM E

Rank: 1LT

Company: K.

Unit: 78 IL US INF.

Residence: QUINCY, ADAMS CO, IL.

Age: 25

Height: 5' 8.

Hair: BLACK.

Eyes: HAZEL.

Complexion: MEDIUM.

Marital Status: SINGLE.

Occupation: MERCHANT.

Nativity: QUINCY, ADAMS CO, IL.

Joined When: MAR 21, 1864.

Joined Where: ROSSVILLE, GA.

Joined By Whom: GOV OF ILL.

Period: 3 YRS .

Muster In: MAR 21, 1864.

Muster In Where: ROSSVILLE, GA.

Remarks: KILLED IN ACTION MAR 21, 1865 AT BENTONVILLE NC.

 

No. 177. Report of Colonel Leander Blanden, Ninety-fifth Illinois Infantry, commanding Second Brigade, of operations December 15-16, 1864.           

 

Sergt. John Kennedy, Company A, Ninety-fifth Illinois Volunteers, knee carried away by a cannon ball or unexploded shell; primary amputation of the thigh.

From the 95th., Regimental History.

Corporal John Kennedy, wounded in left arm in skirmish at Lake Providence, La., Feb. 10, 1863; also in left knee at Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 15, 1864; leg amputated.
Report of Colonel J. A. Smith, Fifth Confederate Infantry, commanding Third and Fifth Confederate Infantry.

Captain George Moore, of Company H, was instantly killed by a cannon ball.

Report of Brigadier General, Lucius E. Polk, C. S. Army, commanding brigade.

Captain Hugh S. Otey, a brave and faithful officer, was mortally wounded by a cannon ball, from effects of which he died a few days after.

Numbers 413. Report of Captain A. H. Smals, Tenth Virginia Infantry.

 Lieutenant-Colonel Walker was killed by a cannon ball passing through his body.


Numbers 81. Report of Colonel Hiram L. Brown, One hundred and forty-fifth Pennsylvania Infantry.

May 4, furnished a detail of 36 men for fatigue duty. During the day Captain Thomas F. McCreary, of Company G, was wounded by a cannon-ball.

Thos. F. M'Creary Captain August 29, 1862 Promoted from 1st Lt., January 22, 1863; discharged September 8, for wounds received at Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863.


Numbers 4. Report of Colonel Abner C. Harding, Eighty-third Illinois Infantry, commanding Fort Donelson. 

 Lieutenant Harmon D. Bissell, quartermaster, shot dead by a cannon-ball. This was about sundown.
Note. Killed in action at Fort Donelson, Tennessee, February 3, 1863.

Numbers 8. Report of Colonel Douglas H. Cooper, C. S. Army, commanding division.

Serg. Felix S. Heiston, who was particularly distinguished for his bravery and soldier-like bearing. He was killed at his gun by a cannon-ball.


Numbers 57. Report of Colonel Amor A. McKnight, One hundred and fifth Pennsylvania Infantry.

Lieutenant Cummiskey, of Company D. had his head blown off by a cannon ball while gallantly leading his men forward to repulse a charge of the enemy.

P. P. R. Cummiskey 1st Lt., Mustered in February 6, 1862 Killed at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862.

No. 175 Report of Lieutenant. Col. Charles Jones, Seventeenth Louisiana Infantry.

On rising the hill First Lieutenant. T. O. Hynes, of Company K, had his left arm carried away by a cannon ball.

Numbers 121. Report of Colonel Samuel Beatty, Nineteenth Ohio Infantry.

 Major Edwards, acting lieutenant-colonel, was killed, while gallantly doing his duty, by a cannon ball

Numbers 1. Report of Brigadier General S. A. Hurlbut, U. S. Army.

 Captain McClure, of the Second Kansas, lost his foot by a cannon ball.

Captain McClure James R Co. B.,. Residence Junction City, Mustered in June 20, 1861 Must. out with regt. Oct. 31,1861; wounded in actioin September 4, 1861, at Shelbina, Mo.

Numbers 32. Report of Brigadier General N. B. Pearce, commanding First Division, Army of the Arkansas.

We are pained here to have to record the death of Lieutenant Weaver, of this battery, who acted gallantly, and received the death-wound by a cannon ball while sighting his gun.

Numbers 5. Report of Captain Judson Kilpatrick, Fifth New York Infantry.

Private John Dunn, whose arm was shattered by a cannon ball, and who bore himself with the greatest bravery, and who said to Surgeon Gilbert, while amputating his arm, that he could not have lost it in a nobler cause.

DUNN, JOHN.—Age, 20 years. Enlisted, April 25,1861, at New York city; mustered in as private, Co. H, May 9, 1861, to serve two years; wounded, June 10, 1861, at Big Bethel, Va.; discharged for disability, August 21, 1861, at Baltimore, Md., as John S. Dunn.

Ship Carpenters 1812--1826.

Here you will find the registry for ship carpenters for the years of 1812 through 1826.  Many of these names will be repeated as the carpenters went to other duty stations through out the years.  The years of 1812 to 1815, will be names only.  The navy didn't start recording duty stations on the registries till 1818.You will also note other year dates, be side some of the names these dates shows the years that they were at that station. How ever this does not mean that  their not on other registries as their station changed throuh out the years.  As not to miss any information I would do a name search.  I also have the registries for the years of 1827-1838, how ever they were not recorded here as they were to hard to read and too much information to place here. 

If you didn't find your ansetor or name of interest on this list you may request a look up. Also note many of the names stated here will also be on the registries of 1827-1838.  The information for these years are: Name, Date of Commission, Date of Warrant, Place of Brith, Residence of, Appointed from and Duty station.  As you can see there is a lot more information to find. To request information write to me at: dsegelquist1@cox.net

Note. Some Surnames and Ships Names may be misspelled, as the records were hard to read.
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Ship Carpenters.

1812--1826.

 

Regulations & Rules For Ship Carpenters, 1818.

 

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Ship Carpenters Of 1812.

 

Carpenters pay was $20., per month with two rations per day.

 

Robert Fell

George Painter.

Samuel R. Rodgers.

John Nicholson.

Jonaihan Gedney.

John Frazer.

John Kane.

James Main.

John Berricn.

Bradstead Brarurs.

Michael Mullany.

James Sturges.

William Pook.

John Crowley.

 

Ship Carpenters Of 1815.

 

Samuel Brown, Acting.

Breasted Barnes, Acting.

Peter Demerit, Acting.

Horatio Ewart, Acting.

Robert Feel.

Zaccheus R. Fuller.

Jonathan Gedney.

William Gates, Acting.

David Hortsman, Acting.

Samuel Holbrook.

Isaac Irish, Acting.

George Miller, Acting.

John Nicholson.

William Robertson, Acting.

James Stephens, Acting.

Richard Thomas.

 

Ship Carpenters Of 1818.

 

Note don't for get the dates be side the names are the years they were at the same station.

Samuel Brown, Franklin 74. (Guns), 1819, 1822, 1823, 1824.
Breasted Barnes, Washington 74 (Guns), 1819, 1820.
Peter Demeritt, Frigate Congress, 1819.
Abraham Demott, Sackett's Harbor, 1819, 1820, 1822.
John Deacon, Brig Enterprise, 1819, 1820, 1821, 1822, 1823.
Baruch M. Evens, Corvette John Adams.
John Floyd, Navy yards, New York, 1819, 1820.
Zaccheus R. Fuller, Frigate United States, 1819, 1820, 1821.
Robert Fell, New Orleans, 1819, 1820.
Richard Lowell, Brig Saranac.
William Pook, Sacket Harbor, 1819, 1820.
Samuel Phillips, Sloop Ontario, 1819, 1820.
Nehemiah Parker, Indepence 74 (Guns), 1819, 1820.
James Stephen, Sloop Peacock.
John Stewart, Brig Spark, 1819, 1820.
Richard Thomas, Sloop Erie, 1819, 1820.

Ship Carpenters Of 1819.

Baruch M. Evans, Frigate Congress.
Richard Lowell, New York, 1820, 1821, 1822, 1823, 1824.
James Stephens, Sloop Peacock.

Ship Carpenters Of 1820.

Christian Barkenbile, Born Penn., Station Erie.
Thomas Berry, Frigate Gueriere, 1821, 1822.
Baruch M. Evans, Frigate Constellation, 1822.
William Pook, Sackett's Harbor.
John Snider, Frigate Congress, 1821, 1822, 1823.

Ship Carpenters Of 1821.

Baruch M. Evans Frigate, Constellation.
John Justice, Born New Jersey, Erie (Penn.) Station, 1822, 1823, 1824, 1825.
Samuel Phillips, Corvette Cyane, 1822, 1823.
Nehemiah Parker, Columbus 74 (Guns), 1822.
William E. Sheffeld, New Orleans, 1822, 1823, 1824.
Richard Thomas, On Furlough.Ebenezer Harrington, Born Maine, Sloop Hornet

Ship Carpenter Of 1822.

Zaccheus R. Fuller, Naval yard Charlestown, 1823, 1824.
Richard Thomas, Frigate Constitution, 1823, 1824, 1825.

Ship Carpenters Of 1823.

Thomas Armstrong, Sloop Peacock.
Richard Berry, Washington 74 (Guns).
Ebenezer Harrington, Born Maine, Sloop Hornet.
Nehemiah Parker, Frigate Congress.

Ship Carpenters Of 1824.

Thomas Armstrong, Sloop Hornet, West India Station.
Richard Berry, Corvette Cyane, Mediterranean.
John Deacon, Schooner Shark, West India Station, 1825.
John Fisher, New York.
Samuel Phillips, Steam Frigate Fulton, New York.
Nehemiah Parker, A waiting Orders.
John Snider, Corvette John Adams, 1825.

Ship Carpenters Of 1825.

Thomas Armstong, Born Penn., North Carolina 74 (Guns), Mediterranean.
Zaccheus R. Fuller, Boston Station Sick.
John Fisher, Born Virginia.  A waiting Orders.
Samuel Phillips, Born New Jersey, Frigate Constellation, West India.
Nehemiah Parker, Born Mass., Naval Yard Charlestown.
William E. Sheffeld, Born Conn., New York Station.

Ship Carpenters Of 1826.

Richard Thomas, Commission January 22, 1814, Constitution.
Zaccheus R. Fuller, Commission April 12, 1815, Borm Mass., Boston Station.
John Snider, Commission January 1, 1818, Born Penn., John Adams.
Nebemiah Parker, Commission January 27, 1827, Born Mass., Charlestown.
William E. Sheffield, Commission April 8, 1820, Born Conn., New York.
John Justice, Commission December 12, 1820, Born New Jersey, Erie Station.
Samuel Phillips, Commission May 24, 1821, Born New Jersey, Leave of Abscnce.
Thomas Armstrong, Commission June 117, 1822, Born Penn., North Carolina 74 (Guns).
John Fisher, Commission March 20, 1823, Born Virginia, A Wating Orders.
Isaac White, Commission November 29, 1825, Frigate Constetlation.




 

Seven Landsmans of Both Navies.

There is not a lot of information on these names but those looking into these lines may find this information helpful.
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Hugh Monaghan.

The said Hugh Monagrow that his name is Hugh Monaghan and not Hugh Monagilliam.

Hugh Monaghan was sent to Fort Lafayette aand landed on February 5, 1862.

I Hugh Monaghan one of the crew or the late privateer Petrel, now a prisoners in Fort Lafayete, hereby make application to be released from custody on my parole of honor or by taking the oath of allegiance not to render and aid or comfort to the enemy in hostility to the Government of the United States within the terms of the Executive Order, Numbers 1, War Department, dated the 14th February, 1862.
I am, your humble and obedient servant, Hugh Monaghan.

Hugh Monaghan was discharged from Fort Lafayette  in the last part of May or the first part of June of 1862.

Michael Dooling.

The said Michael Dillon that his name is michael Dooling and not Michael Dillon.

Michael Dooling was sent to Fort Lafayette aand landed on February 5, 1862.

MOYAMENSING PRISON, Philadelphia, October 31, 1861.

We, the undersigned, being now prisoners in the above prison upon a charge of piracy or treason, &c., do hereby certify that the bonds or notes which we have respectively executed to N. Harrison, of Philadelphia, are for professional services diligently and faithfully rendered by him to and for us and each of us during the various stages and trials of the said cases, and it is our wish and desire and we earnestly request the proper authorities of the Confederate States of America to recognizeand allow the said bonds or notes, and to direct and order them to be paid to the said N. Harrison or his assignee out of any fund or funds in the hands of the saind Confederate States of America (to which we may be entitled or otherwise) as to them may seem fair and equitable, assuring them that the said claim is justly due, and that it has accrued under circumstances of embarrassment and responsibility which will entitle the said N. Harrison to be paid for the same.
Michael Dooling, Landsman of the Petrel.

J. R. Frisly.

Killed of Confederate fleet in action of August 5, 1864, Mobile Bay.
J. R. Frisly, Landsman.

Christopher Shepherd.
 
Killed of Confederate fleet in action of August 5, 1864, Mobile Bay.
Christopher Shepherd, Landsman.

Henry Fratee.

Wounded of Confederate fleet in action of August 5, 1864, Mobile Bay.
Henry Fratee, Landsman, wounded Badly in hand.

Clarence Miller.

NAVY DEPARTMENT, April 28, 1864.
Major General B. F. BUTLER, &c., Fort Monroe, Va.: SIR:

I inclose herewith a copy of a communication received by the Department from Clarence Miller, dated March 13, 1864, from Libby Prison, Richmond, where he has been held for over a year, having been captured on the North Carolina coast in January, 1863, in consequence of the wreck of the vessel, the U. S. steamer Columbia, on which he was serving. He states in his letter the grounds of his detention. By a declaration of exchange in May, 1863, as reported by Colonel Ludlow on the 30th of that month to the Adjutant-General of the United States, "all officers and men of the steamers Hatteras, Mercedita, Queen of the West, Harriet Lane, Isaac Smith, Columbia, Indianola, and schooner Vassar" were declared duly exchanged. Notwithstanding this, Clarence Miller is still held, not being recognized as a soldier entitled to treatment as a prisoner of war. There are others similarly situated, concerning whom the Department had frequent correspondence with Lieutenant-Colonel Ludlow. Is there no prospect of anything being done for them?Very respectfully, &c.,G. V. FOX,Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

Sidney Bennett.

Sidney Bennett was arrested by order of the Secretary of the Navy and committed to Fort Lafayette January 24, 1862. He was charged with having used highly treasonable and disloyal language whilst serving as landsman on board the U. S. frigate Santee then in the Gulf of Mexico. The said Sidney Bennett remained in custody at Fort Lafayette

Fireman James Sullivan, C. S. Navy.

I have no personal information on James Sullivan, but would like too, if any one as and information on him drop me a line.
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CHARLESTON, S. C., October 6, 1863.

SIR: I have the honor to report that on Monday evening, 5th instant, Lieutenant W. T. Glassell, Confederate Navy, in charge of the propeller David (a small submerged steamer), with the following crew, viz, James H. Toombs, acting first assistant engineer; the city and proceeded down the main ship-channel, passing through the entire fleet of the enemy's vessels and barges, until we arrived abreast of the U. S. frigate Ironsides,a at 8.30 p. m. We then stood off and on for thirty minutes waiting for the food tide to make. At 9 p. m., everything being favorable and every one in favor of the attack, we headed for the Ironsides. When within 50 yards of her we were hailed, which was answered by a shot from a double-barreled gun in the hands of Lieutenant Glassell. I in two minutes we struck the ship (we going at full speed) under the starboard quarters, about 15 feet from her stern-post, exploding our torpedo about 6 1\2 feet under her bottom. The enemy fired rapidly with small-arms, riddling the vessel, but doing us no harm. The column of water thrown up was so great that it recoiled upon our rail bank in such force as to put the fires out and lead us to suppose that the little vessel would sink. The engine was reversed for backing, but the shock occasion by the jar had been so great as to throw in iron ballast among the machinery, which prevented its working. During this delay the vessel, owing to the tide and wind, hound under the quarter of the Ironsides, the fire upon us being kept up the whole time. Finding ourselves in this critical position, and believing our vessel to be in a sinking condition, we concluded that the only means of saving our lives was to jump overboard, trusting that we would be picket up by the boats of the enemy. Lieutenant Glassell and the fireman (James Sullivan) swam off in the direction of the enemy's vessels, each being provided with a life-preserver, and were notre seen afterward. The pilot stuck to the vessel, nd I being overboard at the time and finding that no quarter would be shown, as we had called out that we surrendered, I concluded it was best to make one more effort to save the vessel. Accordingly I returned to her and rebuilt my fires; after some little delay, got up steam enough to move the machinery. The pilot then took the wheel and we steamed up channel, passing once more through the fleet and within 3 fleet of a monitor, being subjected the whole time to one continuous fire of small-arms, the Ironsides firing two 11-inch shot at us. The pilot (Mr. Cannon) has won for himself a reputation that time cannot efface, and deserves well of his country, s, without his valuable aid, I could not have reached the city. The conduct of Lieutenant Glassell was as cool and collected as if he had been on an excursion of pleasure, and the hope of all is that he may yet be in safety. The fireman (James Sullivan) acted in a manner that reflected credit upon himself, having remained at his post until relieved by me. Very respectfully, your obedient servant,J. H. TOOMBS.

Numbers 4. Extract from Journal of Operations in Charleston Harbor, S. C., September 1, 1863-January 21, 1864.Acting Fist Assistant Engineer, C. S. Navy.

Lieutenant W. T. Glassell, C. S. Navy, in charge of the propeller David (a small submerged steamer), with the following crew: James Hl. Toombs, acting first assistant engineers; Walker Cannon, pilot, and James Sullivan, second fireman, started from the city and proceeded down the main ship-channel, passing through the enemy's fleet of vessels, barges, &c. Arriving abreast of the United States frigate Ironsides at 8.30 p. m., the David stood off and on for thirty minutes waiting for the flood tide.

At 9 p. m., everything being favorable, the vessel was directed toward the Ironsides. When within 50 yards of her they were hailed, and answered by a shot from a double-barel shot-gun in the hands of Lieutenant Glassell, and in two minutes afterward the David struck the Ironsides under the starboard quarter, about 16 feet from the stern post, exploding the torpedo about 6 1\2 feet under the bottom of the Ironsides. The enemy immediately commenced firing rapidly with small-arms, riddling the vessel, but injuring no one. The column of water thrown up by the explosion of the torpedo was so great as to recoil upon the David, put out the fires, and induce the belief that she would sink. The shock also disarranged some of the iron ballast, which, becoming entangled with the machinery, prevented its working.

In the meantime, the enemy had kept up their musketry fire; the crew of the David, with the exception of the pilot, therefore jumped overboard in the hope that they would be picked up by the enemy's boats. Engineer Toombs, finding no quarter was being given by the enemy, returned to the vessel, rebuilt the fires, got up steam, and, with the assistance of the pilot, brought the vessel, back to the city, after running the gauntlet of the enemy's fleet, passing within 3 fleet of one of the monitors, and subjected during the whole time to a continuous fire of small-arms. Lieutenant Glassell and James Sullivan, fireman, were last seen swimming in the direction of the enemy's vessels, and it is believed were captured.

The conduct of all engaged in this affair is deserving of commendation, and thought the attempt to destroy the Ironsides was not successful, the practicability at some future period was demonstrated. The want of success is believed to be owing to the small charge of 70 pounds of powder used in the torpedo.