Wisconsin Soldiers Buried In Kansas.

The fourteen men on this page came from Wisconsin and came to Kansas after the war to start a new life and would spend the rest of they lives here.
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HIRAM FROST ADSIT.

The Girard Press, Thursday, Nov. 18, 1915.

Died: Nov. 14, 1915.

DIED.

ADSIT- In Girard, Kas., Nov. 14th, 1915, of cancer, Hiram F. Adsit, aged 70 years, 1 month, and 5 days.

Hiram Frost Adsit was born in Reusselaer county, New York, September 9th, 1845. He was the son of Benjamin and Deborah (Frost) Adsit. At a very early age he removed with his parents to Walworth county, Wisconsin, where he was educated in the county schools.

At the age of 18 he enlisted in Company D, Thirty Ninth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. He participated in the Siege of Vicksburg and in the Red River expedition. After his discharge, in 1864, he continued to live in Wisconsin, engaged in the lumber business, unitl 1868, when he removed to Fulton county, Illinois. In 1869 he located in Fort Scott, Kansas, but came to Girard in 1870 and has made Crawford county his home ever since that date.

He was engaged in various business enterprises in Girard and has spent several years on the farm. He is best know to the people of Crawford county as an efficient official, having served several terms as deputy sheriff and one term 1896 to 1898, as sheriff. In 1908 he was appointed superintendent of the county farm, which position he filled in a very capable manner.

On the 13th of October, 1886, Mr. Adsit was united in marriage to Miss Jenne Huff. To them were born two children Deets and Hitha. The former died at the age of two. The wife and daughter survive him.

He was a member of the Christian Science church. He also belonged to the Fraternal Aid, to General Bailey Post No. 49, G. A. R., and to the Improved Order of Red Men.

He was a staunch Republican throughout his life.

The community losses a loyal, public-spirited citizen.

Military Record.

Enlisted May 18, 1864, Residence Bualington, Mustered out September 22, 1864, served 100 day's.
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CHARLES C. BROWN.

The Caney News, Friday, March 27, 1914, Pg. 8.

Vol. 9, No. 37.

Died Very Suddenly.

Charles C. Brown died very suddenly last Friday night at his home after an illness of but a few hours. He had been in his usual good health until a short time before the end when he complained of a severe pain under his arm. Medical assistance was summoned but to no avail. Shortly before death he asked for a drink of water, then passed away apparently easy.

The funeral service was held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock conducted by Rev. Pittman of Havana. The ritualistic service of the Post and Relief Corps were held at the grave.

Those from out of town who attended the funeral were Clyde Hofmaister of Tulsa, Mrs. Jameson of Vinton, Iowa, Mrs. Lizzie Murphy of Minneapolis and Claude Brown of Ottawa.

Mr. Brown had lived in Caney for the past 12 years. He was a highly respected citizen and a loving and devoted father and husband. Was born in 1831 in Indiana. At the age of 14 years he moved to Wisconsin and there at the age of 21 married Miss Julia Stevens who survives him. To this union four children were born, the oldest Mrs. Wm. Hofmaister of this city. The other three were boys and all dead.

The deceased was an active member of the local G. A. R. post and his work and efforts in that organization will be greatly missed. He served in the Civil War as a private in Co. C, 50th, Indiana regiment *. He enlisted in February ’65 and in August of the same year was discharged on account of disability. He was Junior Vice Commander of the local post.

* Newspaper got the unit wrong based on inscription on tombstone and the National Parks Service “Soldiers and Sailors” website. Charles C. Brown was in Co. C, 50th WI. Infantry.

Military record.

Enlisted February 24, 1865, Private, Residence Gratiot, Mustered out August 2, 1865.
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JOSEPH GRANT CAVERT.

Independence Daily Reporter, Monday, July 7, 1913, Pg 1.

CAPT. J. G. CAVERT DEAD

HE PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY MORNING AT HIS HOME.

FUNERAL TOMORROW MORNING.

The Long and Eventful Career of an Honored and Respected Citizen.

J. G. Cavert, one of our old and highly respected citizens, passed away at his home in this city at 4:40 o’clock yesterday morning.

The funeral will take place from the family residence, 322 South Pennsylvania avenue, at 9:30 o’clock tomorrow morning, under the auspices of the Elks lodge of this city, Rev. Floyd Poe, of the Presbyterian church, officiating.

Mr. Cavert would have been 85 years old next September. He has always been a very industrious man, only retiring from active business about seven years ago, on account of failing health. Since his retirement it has been his habit to walk up town almost every day making his headquarters at the office of his son, H. O. Cavert, where he would meet his old friends. Notwithstanding his advanced years and feeble physical condition he continued to take a lively interest in the affairs of life and it was always a pleasure to meet the old gentleman as he had had a varied experience in life and retained a fund of interesting anecdotes and incidents of his long eventful career that were interesting and instructive. He was a generous hearted, kindly man and was loved and respected by his friends and neighbors. He was an upright citizen, public spirited and loyal, and never faltered in doing his whole duty to the commonwealth, to his family, to his community in which he lived and standing as a man among men.

J. G. Cavert was born in New York but went with his parents to Wisconsin in 1847. His father was a descendant of an Irishman, who with a brother settled in New York state in the early days of the history of this country. For some reason these brothers changed the spelling of the name from “Calvert” to Cavert.

The subject of this sketch grew up and was married in Wisconsin. When in the “sixties” his country called for men he entered the volunteer service, and was commissioned first lieutenant in the Third Wisconsin Cavalry, Company I. He was afterwards promoted to a captaincy and was mustered out as such after having served four years, chiefly in the western department, where guerrillas and bushwhackers prevailed. He experienced a long and hard service in the army.

Following the war he remained in Wisconsin several years, engaged in the lumber business, but in 1876 he came to Montgomery county with his family and settled on a farm on Elk river in Sycamore township.

Two years following the family came to Independence where Mr. Cavert has since made his home. He was married twice, his second wife surviving him. Of the first union four (seven) children were born, four of whom survive their parents. Two of the children died when young, and a daughter, Mrs. Frankie Parker, died in Portland, Oregon, a few years ago.

The surviving children, H. O. Cavert, and Mrs. Stella Flora, of this city, and Mrs. Mattie Calhoun and Callista Covert, of Tulsa, are all here to attend the funeral of their father.

Military Record.

Joseph ( Josiah ) G. Cavert, Residence Appleton, From rank December 22, 1862. Enlisted January 1, 1862; Sergeant, First Sergeant; Second Lieutenant August 1, 1862; Rec. December 9, 1864, Commissioned Captain December 20, 1864, decline.
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HORACE H. CRANE.

Independence Daily Reporter, Wednesday, July 29, 1914.

Horace H. Crane Died Last Night.

HE WAS ONE OF THE EARLIEST SETTLERS OF THIS COUNTY AND PROMINENTLY IDENTIFIED WITH ITS AFFAIRS. FUNERAL TOMORROW MORNING.

Horace H. Crane, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of this city, died at his home, corner of North Eighth and Chestnut streets, at 9 o’clock last night. Mr. Crane had been gradually failing, the past year or two, and his death was not an event unexpected. Always a man devoted to the active affairs of life, when the weight of increasing years finally confined him to his home, his physical decline was very rapid, although a man of rugged physique and wonderful endurance.

Horace H. Crane was born November 15, 1836, in Shalersville, Ohio, and would have been 78 years of age had he lived until next November. He resided with his parents at the place of his birth until nine years old, when he accompanied his parents to Appleton, Wisconsin, where he was living at the time of the Civil War. In 1862 he answered the call of his country and enlisted in Co. “I”, 3rd Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry, under Col. Barraton, General Blunt’s division of the Army of the West. In this regiment he saw some active service, participating in the battles of Cane Hill and Pea Ridge, and numerous skirmishes. Much of his service was in escorting government trains through Missouri and Arkansas. He was mustered out at Fort Scott in August, 1863. After being mustered out he purchased a car load of horses in the vicinity of Fort Scott and took them back to Wisconsin and sold them.

He soon however, returned to Kansas and settled on a farm near Leroy in Coffey county, where he married Elizabeth High. Shortly after his marriage, or in 1868, Mr. Crane came to this county with his wife and selected and filed on a quarter of land in section 5-32-15, on which is now located Crane station on the Santa Fe line. At the time of his death Mr. Crane still retained ownership of his original claim, which had been largely increased in acreage by the addition of adjoining land by purchase since, and is recognize as one of the large and valuable farms of the county, on which are not only raised fine crops, but oil and gas have been developed on the tract.

When Mr. Crane settled on the claim in 1868 the Osage Indians were still in possession of all the territory that now comprises Montgomery county. Mr. Crane purchased the protection and right of settlement from the noted Osage Indian chief, Napawalla, for the sum of $100. This guaranteed protection to ten families Mr. Crane wished to settle in that vicinity. Mr. Crane always referred to the fact with satisfaction that while no paper was signed, the chief carried out his part of the program without a breach. There were at the time some 400 Indians in the vicinity, and some of them remained until the government removed them by force.

Horace H. Crane was a good citizen, a kind neighbor and a considerate friend, respected and esteemed by his fellow citizens. He was a number of times mentioned in connection with high positions of public trust, and was at one time a candidate for county treasurer on the Democratic ticket and received a vote far in excess of the regular vote of his party. He was a successful businessman. He experienced all the vicissitudes and trails of pioneer life, and lived to see the efforts of the men who with him blazed the way in a wilderness crowned with the triumphs and achievements of a splendid civilization, replete with the comforts, privileges and benefits that contribute to the richness and fullness of life. A man of rugged character, with faith and confidence in his fellow men and the triumph of right, he practiced in his daily life straightforward honesty and noble charity, and contributed his share towards the building of the solid foundation on which rests the social and commercial greatness that now distinguishes the section to which he came as a pioneer.

Mr. Crane is survived by his estimable wife and four children, one brother and one sister. The four children are Mrs. J. D. Hughes of Vinita, Charles O., of Bristow, and Horace and Frederick of Elgin. The children were all at home at the time of their father’s death. His elder brother, William, resides in this city and his sister, Mrs. Fitch, lives at Winfield. She is expected to arrive today.

The funeral will take place from the family residence tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock, the services being under the auspices of the Masonic order. Mr. Crane was a Knight Templar Mason and a Shriner, also a member of the Elks, the Woodmen of the World, and McPherson Post, G. A. R.

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

Military Record.

Enlisted January 25, 1862,Rank Private, Residence Appleton,Discharged April 30, 1863, Disability.
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JOHN CREAGON.

John Creagon Dead.

John Creagon, father of Mrs. W. G. Norman, died suddenly last night at the home of Mrs. J. S. Morrow on North Neosho at the age of 72 years. He was found sitting in his chair about 9:30 with the evening paper in his hand but an examination showed that he had probably been dead for perhaps an hour when found. Death was due to heart trouble with which he has been bothered for some time. He was taken at once to the home of his daughter with whom he makes his home, having taken up only temporary quarters at the Morrow home while Dr. and Mrs. Norman were moving.

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon from the Norman home, 611 East Main, at 2 o’clock conducted by Rev. W. H. Mulvaney. The services will be in charge of the Masons, of which Mr. Creagon was a member. He was also a member of the G. A.R . Burial will be in Fairview cemetery beside Mrs. Creagon, who died last April.

His grandson, Frank Sands, is here from Coffeyville to attend the funeral.

Military Record.

JOHN CREAGON ( Creagan.)

Wisconsin 10th., Battery, Light Artillery,enlisted December 1, 1861, Residence Mauston, Corporal,Transfrred to 8th Battery.

Wisconsin 8th, Battery, Light Artillery, Residence Mauston, Transfrred from 10th., Battery; Veteran, Mustered out August 10, 1865.
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PETER DOERFER.

Goodland Republic, Friday, June 12, 1903.

Died: June 8, 1903.

DEAD FROM CANCER.

Peter Doerfer Succumbs After Five Years.

Fight With Cancer of the Face.

Peter Doerfer. for many years a resident of Sherman county, and a veteran of the civil war. died at his home in Goodland, Monday. June 8, from the effects of a cancer, which afflicted him for five years. He was 54 years old. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon and burial made in the Goodland cemetery.

The cancer made its first appearance upon the face of Mr. Doerter five years ago. After it was discovered that the small red spot which made its discomfiting appearance was cancer, Mr. Doerfer went to Kansas City where he received the treatment of a specialist. The sore was healed over in a short time, and when he returned home no anxiety was felt as to the returning of the trouble, but in less than a month the malignant growth began to return and spread rapidly around the point where it first broke out. From that day to the time of his death Mr. Doerter was a great sufferer, and nothing but a noble fortitude and unusual bodily vigor enabled him to make so long a fight for his life.

He returned to the same specialist who had first treated him, but was told that the cancer was beyond control. He then went to Denver in the hope of finding some specialist whose methods might avail, but all in vain. Wherever he went and he counseled the most eminent specialists in the west, the same discouraging opinions were always given. At last he returned home to face a fight against death. All the rest he got was from the temporary relief afforded by the influence of anaesthetics.

The cancer all the while continued to spread until the whole side of his face was eaten away. Mr. Doerfer died from exhaustion rather from the activity of the cancer upon any of the vital parts beneath the face.

Mr. Doerfer was born in Germany, but emigrated to this country early in life. He enlisted in the Third Wisconsin infantry, serving 18 months in the civil war. He was only 18 years old when he was mustered out in July, 1864.

It was in 1885 that Mr. Doerter and his family came to Sherman county. He was one of the pioneers of northwest Kansas, and took up a homestead in Smoky township and knew what it was to face the uncertain fortunes of a new country. The deceased leaves a wife, five sons and three daughters.

CONTRIBUTED BY LLOYD P. HOLBROOK, RESEARCHER OF G. A. R. POST , W. R. ROBERTSON POST #428.

Author note. Military Record.

Peter Doerfer ( Doefler.)

Wisconsin 26th., Infantry Co. F., Transfrred to 3rd., Infantry, June 10, 1865.

Wisconsin 3rd., Infantry Co. F., Residence Milwaukee, Enlisted February 18, 1864, From Co. F. 26th., Infantry, Mustered out July 18, 1865.
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ELLING ELLINGSON.

The Severyite, March 1, 1901, Pg. 8.

Died Feb. 21, 1901.

Elling Ellingson, Son of Elling and Johnanna Ellingson was born in Endersegon, Norway, Feb. 4, 1846, and died at his home in this city Feb. 21, 1901, at 10:10 a.m. at the age of 55 years and 17 days.

The funeral services were held at 11 a. m. last Saturday at the M. E. church. The remains were in charge of the I. O. O. F. and G. A. R. three of each order acting as pall bearers. At 11 o’clock the remains were taken to the church followed by the relatives and orders. Rev. Bixby preached an appropriate and fitting sermon in harmony with the life of a generous, honest, upright and public spirited man such a life as the deceased lived whose good deeds in life will live on, though he be dead. Following the sermon were the church services of the I. O. O. F. after which the last look at the departed one the remains were taken to Twin Groves cemetery followed by the relatives and a host of friends in carriages and the Odd Fellows and most of the G. A. R. on foot. The burial services of the two orders were held at the grave after which the people departed to their homes, realizing that they had lost a good friend and our city one of its best and most enterprising citizens, and whose memory will not soon be forgotten.

The deceased came to America in 1851 and in 1861 at the age of 16 years of age enlisted under the stars and stripes, which he loved so well, in that famous “Eagle Regiment,” the 8th Wisconsin. He served three years of the war and was wounded and honorably discharged. He came to Kansas soon after and on Oct. 17, 1867, at Burlingame, was united in marriage to Miss Mary Allison. To this union three children were born, one of them, John Ellingson living southwest of Severy, his wife and aged mother are left to mourn the loss of a loving father, husband and son.

Soon after his marriage he removed to this county, locating on a farm 12 north of Eureka. About ’70 he moved to Eureka and went into the grocery business; a few years later he moved to Old Charleston near what is now the city of Fall River, and in the late ‘70s removed to Severy and opened up the first store in the place and since then this has been his home, a city that he has had a great deal in making it the place that it is today, a place that he was always proud of, a place that is proud that he was one of its citizens.

When the city was incorporated in the spring of 1880, he was elected the first Mayor and has held the office at different times since.

The deceased was a hard worker and had acquired considerable property in the shape of farm lands and town property, and at the time of his death had part of the material on hand and was soon going to commence the erection of a fine ten room brick residence on his land just east of Severy.

When a man, who has had such an influence as Mr. Ellingson, passes away we cannot help but chronicle that event with great sorrow.

True his presence will be missed most within his own home, yet he has been brought into such close connection with all in the community, through his long career as a business man, that all regard him as in some way belonging to them and cherish the memory of him.

He was a man of indomitable energy and push, throwing his whole soul into whatever he undertook. He was possessed of that rare quality of tending strictly to his affairs and not troubling other people. He believed that by filling to the full his position as a business man and the community at large. His life was honorable because it was useful and helpful and the example he has always given is worthy of imitation by all.

Military Record.

Wisconsin 8th.,Infantry, Co. H., Enlisted January 8, 1864, Residence Dunkirk, Mustered out July 8, 1865.
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WENDELL P. FAIRBROTHER.

The Severyite, Thursday, May 17, 1906, Pg. 1.

Died: May 14, 1906.

Another Greenwood County Pioneer Gone.

Wendell P. Fairbrother passed away at his home in this city Monday morning May 14th. Deceased was born in Pittsfield, Maine, Jan. 15, 1841; removed to Janesville, Wisconsin in 1854, where he married to Miss Fanny E. Lester on Dec. 24, 1861, who together with four surviving children, Mrs. Luella Baily, Mrs. Cora Devie and Lester and Eva are mourning his demise. In April ’61 he among the first answered his country’s call for volunteers, by enlisting in Co. D, 2nd Wisconsin volunteers, and was immediately ordered to the front, where he took part in the battle of Bull Run and was so severely wounded that he was given a discharge and returned to his home, but recovering re-enlisted, this time in Co. D, 4th Wisconsin cavalry and remained in the service much active service and many hardships. 1871 he removed with his family to Greenwood county, Kansas, and he began the toilsome life of a pioneer farmer and a few years ago removed to Severy where he continued to reside until his death, a faithful soldier, a loving husband and father, a good neighbor and a respected citizen, his life was such a one as inspires the affection of friends and commands the respect of the community.

He was a member of Brownlow Post G. A. R., under whose auspices the funeral services were conducted, assisted by Rev. Rhoads Tuesday afternoon. The body was interred in Twin Grove cemetery.

Military Record.

Wisconsin 4th., Cavalry, Co. D, Enlisted March 26, 1864, Residence Janesville, Corporal, Mustered out August 26, 1865.
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HIRAM J. GARDNER.

Hiram J. Gardner was born in Chautauqua county, New York, August 4, 1840 and died in Chanute, Kansas, November 14, 1925.

Mr. Gardner answered the call of his country in 1861, serving three years in Company F, Third regiment Wisconsin cavalry. After his discharge in 1865 he was married to Theodocia Nichols at Deerfield, Mo., where they spent their early married life on a farm. They moved to Fort Scott in 1870 and later to Neosho, Mo., where Mrs. Gardner was killed in a runaway in 1886, leaving five children.

In 1902 Mr. Gardner and Lucy V. Stone were married and moved to Chanute, where he lived until his death.

The following family members survived him at the time of his death, his wife; Lucy V. Gardner; one son, R. E. Gardner of Nappa, Cal.; three daughters; Mrs. Loyal C. Cowen of Fort Scott, Kan.; Mrs. S. O. Putnam of La Jolla, Cal., and Mrs. Fred Van Derschmidt of Leavenworth, Kan.; two sisters Miss Arie Gardner of Los Angeles, Cal., and Mrs. S. A. Berage of Fort Scott, Kan., eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Military Record.

Wisconsin 3rd., Cavalry, Co. F, Enlisted November 27, 1861, Residence Baraboo, Corporal, Mustered out February 17, 1865.
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ELSON GOODELL.

South Kansas Tribune, Wednesday, May 22, 1912, Pg. 3.

Soldier, Pioneer and Christian.

When death claimed Mr. Elson Goodell, May 17, 1912, it took a gentleman who always tried to do his duty, and to live in peace with his neighbors. He was born in Potage county, Ohio, in 1840; twenty-two years later found him in Wisconsin and he heard and answered the call of Abraham Lincoln, by volunteering and serving in the Seventeenth Wisconsin, Company K, in the Army of the Tennessee. After a short service he was wounded, and was discharged. He remained in Wisconsin for a few years but in the later ‘60s got the Kansas fever and located in Coffey county. There he met Miss Mary A. Randall and in April 1869 they were married. To this union were born John F., Clarence H., Mrs. Earl Hamilton, and Mrs. Virgil Barker. In 1869-80 Mr. Goodell sought a home on the Osage Diminished Reservation and selected a choice claim in Elk Valley in this county, near what became Crane Station. There he brought his bride and they pioneered until they became known as not only prosperous but among the very best of the early settlers. As the years came on he moved to town and engaged in the meat market trade, of late with A. F. Johnson. He was a loyal member of the Christian church and of the Masonic lodge, which had charge of the interment on Sunday. The service was largely attended, and his pastor Rev. Bassett made an appropriate address.

The daughter Bessie, Mrs. Barker, has been in New Mexico for her health and was not able to get here in time for the funeral.

From History of Montgomery County, Kansas, By Its Own People, Published by L. Wallace Duncan, Iola, Kansas, 1903, Pg. 776-777.

Goodell, Elson Bio.

What impresses the transient most forcibly in Independence is the substantial character of the business section of the city and the evident pride taken in keeping its appearance up-to-date by the merchants and tradesmen doing business there. A closer acquaintance with the personnel of the business element discloses the fact that his civic pride is due to a few choice spirits who have preached this sentiment, day in and day out, for years—and verily they have their reward. The name of the gentlemen to whom such is due for the splendid development the city has made, appears above. For two decades Mr. Goodell has been part and parcel of the city’s growth, his character for business integrity not being surpassed by any of the many good men now connected with the business interests. He does a large business in meat products, and in many respects his trade is the choicest in the city.

The Buckeye State was the place of Mr. Goodell’s nativity, he having been born in Portage count, September 10, 1840. He was a son of Samuel and Julia Goodell, the former a native of Vermont and the latter of Connecticut. They were among that class of early pioneers who met the foes of progress and faced dangers that might well appall the stoutest heart, having settled there immediately succeeding the War of 1812. They were tillers of the soil and found its exacting labors too arduous, both dying within eight days in 845; the father at thirty-eight, the mother at thirty-six years. Of their family of four children, our subject is the eldest, the others being: Emeline, Annetta, Mrs. H. D. Coe of Portage county, Ohio and Jane, the wif3e of Dr. Clark, of Washington.

E. Goodell received an excellent education in the common schools of his native state, to which was added scholastic training at Hiram College, he being a student there when it was under the charge of the lamented President Garfield.

After his school days he returned to the farm, where he was engaged at the breaking out of the Civil War. In January of 1862 he enlisted in Company K, 17th Wisconsin Inf., to which state he had gone but a short time before. His regiment became part of the Army of Tennessee and he participated in its movements for a period of eight months, when he was honorably discharged from the service on account of sickness. Returning to Wisconsin, he put in the winter in the lumber camp, the following spring coming out to Kansas. Here he settled in Coffey county, where he was engaged in farming until 1869, the date of his settlement in Montgomery. He took a claim in Sycamore twp., which he successfully farmed until 1883. A year on a cattle ranch preceded his coming to Independence, where he has since resided, engaged continuously in the sale of meats.

Mr. Goodell affiliates with the Masonic order, and is always found ready to engage in any service which has for its object the advancement of his municipality. He was married in April of 1865, in LeRoy, Kansas, his wife having been Mary A., daughter of Benj. and Sophrona Randall. Mrs. Goodell is a lady of many excellent traits of character, a consistent member of the Christian church, in whose social work she takes an active part. She is the mother of four children, three of whom have left the home roof and are respected members of society. Their names are: John E., and Clarence H., connected with their fathers business. The former married Miss Retta Neilson, and the latter Maud Sevier. Mamie is living in Colorado, the wife of Earl Hamilton, and Bessie is a schoolgirl at home.

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

Author note, Military Record.

Elson ( Elsom ) Gardner, Wisconsin 17th., Infantry, Co. K, Enlisted January 3, 1862, Residence Appleton, Sergeant, discharged August 9, 1865, for disability.
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DAVID MATTESON.

Abilene Daily Reflector, Monday, Sept. 8, 1919.

Vol. XXXIII, No. 110.

DAVID MATTESON AT REST.

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Prominent Abilene Resident Served, As Mayor Three Terms.

Funeral services for David Matteson, aged 81, who died Saturday afternoon, were held this morning at 10:00 o’clock from the Methodist church, Rev. C. L. Hovgard presiding: Rev. Allman preached the sermon by request of the deceased and Rev. F. S. Blayney offered the prayer. The male quartette sang and the G. A. R. attended in a body. Interment was made in Abilene cemetery.

Four surviving children were here for the funeral. They are Mrs. Jas. Lancy, W. A. Matteson and H. E. Matteson of this city and Mrs. Nettie Farley of Denver.

Mr. Matteson was one of the early settlers here, coming in 1873 and took a homestead in northwest Dickinson. He later moved to Abilene and was interested in financial matters and for three terms was mayor of Abilene. He was also a veteran of the Civil War.

Abilene Daily Reflector, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1919, Pg. 5.

Vol. XXXIII, No. 112.

Obituary-David Matteson.

David Matteson was born in West Greenwich, R. I., Sept. 17, 1838, and here his mother died when he was only nineteen months old. Mr. Matteson spent his childhood and youth in the east. He was married to Maryette Brown, Sept. 17, 1860, at Geneva, Wis., and to this union was born five children. One of these namely, Chas. David Matteson died in 1902, while four were here at the funeral services and were present at their father’s death. These are; Mrs. Hattie A. Laney, W. A. Laney, W. A. Matteson, H. E. Matteson, all of Abilene, while Mrs. Nettie Farley is of Denver, Ohio.

Mr. Matteson served his country during the Civil War, and for three years, one month and nineteen days he was a member of the Wisconsin Vol. Inf.

In 1873, Mr. Matteson came to Dickinson county, and here he has been at home ever since. Here his wife was laid to rest in 1897, and in the sorrows and the joys of frontier life he took his part. He served as mayor of Abilene for three terms and took an active part in the social and political life of the community. He was a man of considerable ability, and always held in high esteem by his fellows.

Mr. Matteson united with the Methodist church, February 8, 1914, and has been a faithful member ever since. It was late in life for a man to take such a step, and it is very rare for people to do so, but Mr. Matteson did it after a deliberate consideration being convinced it was the right thing to do. For several years Mr. Matteson has been confined to his room with paralysis, and now at the age of 80 years, eleven months and 20 days he has crossed the river. There remain to mourn his departure the above named children with their families, and a host, of friends.

Military Record.

Wisconsin 10th., Infantry Co. A., Enlisted September 14, 1861, Mustered out November 3, 1863.
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WILLIAM MCBROWN.

The Eureka Herald, Thursday, Apr. 8, 1909.

Died: Apr. 5, 1909.

Pioneer Citizen Passes Away.

William McBrown, for nearly forty years a resident of Greenwood county and one of the more prominent citizens died at his home in Fall River Monday April 5, 1909, aged sixty nine years, two months and ninety days. William McBrown was born at Lancaster, New Hampshire, January 17, 1840. At the age of 12 he removed with his parents to Wisconsin. Five years later, at the age of seventeen he came to Kansas locating at Neosho Falls. In 1861 at the beginning of the Civil War he returned to Wisconsin and enlisted in the First Wisconsin Cavalry. After nineteen months of service he was taken prisoner, paroled and sent home. Returning to Kansas he again enlisted in the Ninth Kansas, with which regiment he served until the close of the war, having given four of the best years of his young manhood in of his country. At the close of the war, he settled in Wilson county and engaged in the mercantile business. In 1869 he was elected county treasurer which office he filled with honor and credit. May 29, 1870 he was married to Maggie Mills, who with three sons, three daughters and a sister survive him. In March 1872 he removed to his farm in Greenwood county where he lived for eleven years when he went to Fall River City and there spent his remaining days. He always took an active interest in the civic welfare of the town, and served several terms as its mayor, his successor being elected the day of his death. Mr. McBrown had been a member of the Masonic fraternity for many years. He loved the order and, although for the last few years, his failing strength had kept him from taking an active part in its work, he was always interested in everything pertaining to it. He lived by the rule of right doing; his life was large; his insight into things material was penetrating and farseeing; his judgment was keen; and his advise was always valuable. His creed was to live honorably, to deal justly, and he always had the greatest respect for those whose guide was the Golden Rule. Many there are who have known the meaning of his friendship. Perfect peace crown the gray head and soothing rest to the tired feet that walked the earth for seventy steadfast years. Funeral services were held at Fall River Wednesday and were largely attended. Most of the Fredonia Commandery Knights Templar were in attendance and had charge of the services. Rev. Bernard Kelley, a long time friend of the deceased, preached the funeral discourse.

Military Record.

He was not found on any Wisconsin Company nor regiment rosters.
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DR. EDWARD MILES.

South Kansas Tribune, Wednesday, February 5, 1902.

Died: January 22, 1902.

Dr. Edward Miles was born in Missouri, August 31st 1844. His parents moved to Indiana, where his father died when the son was six years old. His mother removed with her children to Wisconsin, where he lived until he enlisted in the Civil war, in the Fifth Wisconsin Volunteers. He was married to Adelia Miles, August 22nd, 1864, and six children were born to them, four of whom are left to mourn their loss. He came to LaFountaine, Kansas in the winter of 1880-1 where he practiced his profession. He was married to Laura C. Collet, August 28th, 1893, and in 1907 moved with his family to Bolton, where he continued in the practice of medicine until his last illness at which time he was serving as postmaster. He was taken ill with pneumonia January 17th, but his heart action was not strong enough to carry him through and he died of heart failure on January 22nd, 1902. He leaves a widow and two children who mourn their great loss. Interment in the cemetery at old Harrisonville.

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

Military Record.

Wisconsin 5th., Infantry, Co. E, Enlisted June 6, 1861, Residence Janesville, Discharged November 2, 1863, for disability.
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ELIAS SCHREINER.

The Frankfort Daily Index, Saturday, Mar. 3, 1917, Pg. 3.

Vol. 19, No. 6.

Obituary.

Elias Schreiner was born in Germany in 1830, and departed this life in Frankfort, Kans., on Feb. 22, 1917, aged 86 years, 4 months and 1 day.

He came to America in 1849, locating at Sheboygan, Wis., where he was married to Miss Annie Harms in 1854. To this union were born eleven children, seven girls and four boys. One daughter, Annie died at the age of seven years and was buried in Wisconsin, while three other daughters grew to womanhood, but passed away a few years ago. They were Mrs. Emma Day, who died at Herington, Kans.; Mrs. Sophie Tudor, who died in Colorado, and Mrs. Huldah Bailey, who died in Missouri. The living children are Mrs. Mary Scholz of Frankfort; Miss Lena Schrener of Madison, Kans.; Mrs. Margaret Ingraham of Frankfort; Ernest Schreiner of Oregon; Henry, William and Fred Schreiner, all of Frankfort.

The deceased was a veteran of the Civil War, and enlisted in 1862, in Co. G, 34th Wisconsin regiment.

The family moved to Iowa in 1864, where they resided a year before moving to Marshall county, Kansas, where they located on a farm in the La Grange neighborhood, making their home there till after the death of Mrs. Schreiner, when he moved into town.

He was a member of the Lutheran church since early boyhood. Besides his chidren he is survived by twenty grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a large circle of friends.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. M. West, pastor of the Presbyterian church, at the family home on East Sixth street, at 2 o’clock Tuesday, afternoon, Feb. 27th and interment was made in the family lot in the LaGrange cemetery, south of town. Following the sermon, Henderson Post G. A. R. held their ritualistic services for their late comrade.

Military Record.

Wisconsin 34th., Infantry, Co. G, Enlisted November 11, 1862, Residence Herman, Sergeant, First Sergeant; Mustered out September 8, 1863.

The Frist Name of Thomas & The Last name of Thomas.

From time to time I will do a page on a surname or a first name, but as Thomas is such a common name I decided to do both first and last manes. These names are from the Civil War and will be of Civilians and Soldiers. Most of these names came from battle reports or other documents. If you would like to know more about the name and what the report was about I can be reached at the following; dsegelquist1@cox.net
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1. Thomas Craggs, Ordered release from prison February 21, 1862, name of prison not stated.

2. Thomas H. Haislip, Ordered release from prison February 21, 1862, name of prison not stated.

3. Hanson Thomas, Ordered release from Fort Warren prison February 21, 1862.

4. Thomas O'Leary, Ordered release from Fort Lafayette prison February 21, 1862.

5. Thomas A. Brookbanks, Ordered release from Fort Lafayette prison February 21, 1862.

6. Thomas Mathews, Ordered release from Fort Lafayette prison February 21, 1862.

7. Thomas Quigley, Ordered release from Fort Lafayette prison February 21, 1862.

8. Thomas B. Hewitt, Ordered release from prison February 21, 1862, name of prison not stated.

9. Thomas P. Fowler, Ordered release from prison February 21, 1862, name of prison not stated.

SIXTH REGIMENT MARYLAND VOLUNTEERS, April 16, 1865.
Storming of the enemy's works south of Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865.

1. Captain Thomas Ocker, wounded.

2. First Lieutenant Thomas Duff, wounded.

3. Second Lieutenant Thomas H. Goldsborough, wounded.

In the district court of the United States of America in and for the Maryland district.

Richard Thomas.

The jurors of the United States of America in and for the body of the Maryland district do on their oath and affirmation present that Richard Thomas, late of the district aforesaid, gentlemen, being an inhabitant of and resident within the United States of America and under the protection of the laws of the United States of America and owing allegiance and fidelity to the United States of America, not weighting the duty of his said allegiance but wiskedly devising and intending the peace and tranquility of the United States of America to disturb and to sir, move, excite, levy and carry on war, insurrection and rebellion against the United States of America on the 28th day of June, in the year of your Lord 1861, at the district aforesaid and within the jurisdiction of this court and of the circuit court of the United States for the fourth circuit in and for the Maryland district, unlawfully, maliciously and traitorously with force and arms did compass, imagine and intend to raise and levy war, insurrection and rebellion against the United States of America.
Note. There is more on this if would like it.

Prisoners to exchange, 1862.

1. Thomas R. Love, sr.

2. Thomas N. Williams.

Taken prisoner at Savage Station while engaged in aiding the sick and wounded soldiers of our army.

1. Thomas G. Smith.

2. Thomas McCombs.

The trial of Colonel Thomas Zarvona.
Note. Thers is a lot of info on these.

Fifty-second Pennsylvania Infantry, of assault on Fort Johnson and Battery Simkins, 1864.

1. Private, Thomas Cassiday.

2. Private, Thomas Ray.

3. Corporal, Thomas W. Aregood.

4. Private, Thomas McGail.

Confined under charges of being guerrillas, 1864.

1. Lieutenant Thomas Casteel.

2. Private Thomas [A.] Quarles.

3. Private Thomas Stoneham, of Dobbin's regiment.

Index to the soldiers with the name Thomas.

1. Thomas' (Albert F.) Artillery. See Maine Troops, 2nd Battery.

2. Thomas' (E. A.) Cavalry. See Hampton Legion, ante.

3. Thomas' (George W.) Infantry. See Georgia Troops, 22nd Regiment.

4. Thomas' (Oliver G.) Infantry. See Virginia Troops, Union, 1st Company.

5. Thomas' (Robert W.) Infantry. See North Carolina Troops, Confederate, 55th Regiment.

6. Thomas' (W. H.) Legion. See North Carolina Troops, Confederate.

7. Thompson's (Thomas C.) Infantry. See New Jersey Troops, 7th Regiment.

8. Thornton's (Thomas R.) Artillery. See Caroline Artillery, ante.

9. Toon's (Thomas F.) Infantry. See North Carolina Troops, Confederate, 20th Regiment.

10. Waller's (Thomas) Cavalry. See Virginia Troops, Confederate, 9th Regiment.

11. Wilkes' (Thomas G.) Cavalry. See Phillips Legion, ante.

12. Wright's (Thomas) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 31st Regiment.

Out of Order.

13. Simmons' (Thomas J.) Infantry. See Georgia Troops, 45th Regiment.

14. Singeltary's (Thomas C.) Infantry. See North Carolina Troops.

15. Smith's (Thomas) Infantry. See Virginia Troops, Confederate, 36th Regiment.

16. Southerland's (Thomas J.) Artillery. See North Carolina Troops, Confederate, 1st Regiment, Battery I.

17. Speers' (Thomas C.) Cavalry. See District of Columbia Troops, 1st Regiment.

18. Sharp's (Thomas H.) Infantry. See North Carolina Troops, Confederate, 17th Regiment.

19. Richards' (Thomas J.) Artillery. See Madison Light Artillery, ante.

20. Riley's (Thomas M.) Infantry. See Alabama Troops, 5th Regiment.

21. Owen's (Thomas H.) Cavalry. See Virginia Troops, Confederate, 3rd Regiment.

22. Morrow's (Thomas G.) Infantry. See New Jersey Troops, 5th Regiment.

23. Mulcahy's (Thomas) Infantry. See New York Troops, 139th Regiment.

24. Munford's (Thomas T.) Cavalry. See Virginia Troops, Confederate, 2nd Regiment.

25. Manlove's (Thomas B.) See Mississippi Troops, 12th Regiment.

26. Marsh's (Thomas B.) Infantry. See New York Troops, 5th Regiment.

27. Miles' (Thomas) Cavalry. See Massachusetts Troops, 4th Regiment.

28. McCoy's (Thomas F.) Infantry. See Pennsylvania Troops, 107th Regiment.

29. McKinnie's (Thomas W.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 126th Regiment.

30. Logan's (Thomas H.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 28th Regiment.

31. Logan's (Thomas M.) Cavalry. See Hampton Legion, ante.

32. Kerr's (Thomas) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 6th Regiment.

33. Kevill's (Thomas) Artillery. See United Artillery, post.

34. Kirkpatrick's (Thomas J.) Artillery. See Amherst Artillery, ante.

35. Lee's (Thomas G.) Infantry. See North Carolina Troops, Confederate, 4th Regiment.

36. Kenan's (Thomas S.) Infantry. See North Carolina Troops, Confederate, 43rd Regiment.

37. Hooper's (Thomas W.) Infantry. See Georgia Troops, 21st Regiment.

38. Jackson's (Thomas E.) Artillery. See Virginia Troops, Confederate.

39. Henry's (Thomas) Infantry. See Pennsylvania Troops, 140th Regiment.

40. Gregg's (Thomas E.) Heavy Artillery. See South Carolina Troops, 18th Battalion, Battery C.

41. Gallaway's (Thomas S., jr.) Infantry. See North Carolina Troops, Confederate, 22nd Regiment.

42. Gilbert's (Thomas S.) Artillery. See Connecticut Troops, 3rd Battery.

43. Ferguson's (Thomas B.) Cavalry. See South Carolina Troops, 6th Regiment.

44. Edmands' (Thomas F.) Infantry. See Massachusetts Troops, 24th Regiment.

45. Ellett's (Thomas) Artillery. See Virginia Troops, Confederate.

46. Evans' (Thomas J.) Infantry. See Virginia Troops, Confederate, 2nd Regiment, State Reserves.

47. Crenshaw's (William G.) Artillery. See Thomas Ellett's Artillery, post.

48. Clarke's (Thomas E.) Infantry. See Florida Troops, 8th and 9th* Regiments.

49. Cochran's (Thomas A.) Infantry. See Pennsylvania Troops, 103rd Regiment.

50. Chaffin's (Thomas, jr.) Infantry. See Georgia Troops, 2nd Regiment.

51. Brander's (Thomas A.) Artillery. See Letcher Artillery, post.

52. Bryan's (Thomas A.) Artillery. See Virginia Troops, Confederate.

53. Bayleys' (Thomas) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 9th Regiment.

54. Berry's (Thomas J.) Infantry. See Georgia Troops, 60th Regiment.

55. Ashcraft's (Thomas E.) Infantry. See North Carolina Troops, Confederate, 32nd and 53rd Regiments; also 2nd Battalion.

56. August's (Thomas P.) Infantry. See Virginia Troops, Confederate, 15th Regiment.

57. Ayres' (Thomas H.) Infantry. See Virginia Troops, Confederate, 1st Battalion, Local Defense.

58. Barker's (Thomas E.) Infantry. See Hew Hampshire Troops, 12th Regiment.

59. Apperson's (Thomas V.) Infantry. See North Carolina Troops, Confederate, 28th Regiment.

60. Captain E. A. Thomas.

61. Colonel Thomas J. Evans.

62. Major Thomas H. Ayres.

63. Colonel THOMAS H. CARTER.

64. Major Thomas B. Ferguson.

65. Captain Thomas G. Wilkes.

66. Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Waller.

67. Captain George W. Thomas.

68. Major Thomas E. Clarke.

69. Lieutenant Colonel Thomas H. Sharp.

70. Captain Robert W. Thomas.

71. Colonel Thomas C. Singeltary.

72. Captain Thomas V. Apperson.

73. General EDWARD L. THOMAS.

74. Colonel Thomas J. Simmons.

75. Colonel Thomas S. Gallaway, jr.

76. Captain Thomas Chaffin, jr.

77. Captain A. F. Thomas

78. Brigadier General Thomas F. Meager.

79. Major General George H. Thomas.

Eighteenth Kentucky Infantry, of the capture of Cynthiana, 1862.

1. Thomas Ware, United States commissioner for this county, one of the oldest citizens of Cynthiana, was instantly killed, nobly and bravely doing his duty as a patriot.

2. Thomas Barry of Cincinnati.

3. Thomas J. Vimont, fell severely wounded.

MASSACHUSETTS REGIMENTS.
Seven day's Battles.

1. Lieutenant Thomas T. Salter, killed June 27

2. Lieutenant Thomas A. Mayo, killed June 27.

MICHIGAN REGIMENTS.
Seven day's Battles.

1. Lieutenant Thomas D. Jones, died of wounds received June 27.

2. Captain Thomas C. Carr, Killed June 27.

3. Colonel Thomas Cass, died of wounds received July 1

NEW JERSEY REGIMENTS.
Seven day's Battles.

1. Lieutenant Thomas J. Howell, killed June 27.

GEORGIA REGIMENTS.
Seven day's Battles.

1. Lieutenant Colonel Thomas C. Johnson, Killed June 26.

2. Lieutenant Thomas F. Churchill, died of wounds received July 1.

NEW YORK REGIMENTS.
Seven day's Battles.

1. Captain Thomas W. Cartwright, died of wounds received June 27.

2. Lieutenant Thomas Reynolds, killed July 1.

NORTH CAROLINA REGIMENTS.
Seven day's battles.

1. Major Thomas N. Crumpler, died of wounds received June 29.

PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENTS.
Seven day's battles.

1. Lieutenant, Thomas Cadwallader, Killed June 30.

2. Lieutenant Thomas Mooney, killed July 1.

TEXAS REGIMENTS.
Seven day's battle.

1. Thomas H. Hollamon, killed June 27.

2. Captain, Thomas M. Owens, died of wounds received June 27.

UNITED STATES TROOPS.
Seven day's battle.

1. Lieutenant Thomas D. Parker, killed June 27.

VIRGINIA REGIMENTS.
Seven day's battle.

1. Thomas J. Martin, killed July 1.

ALABAMA REGIMENTS.
Seven day's battles.

1. Captain Thomas Phelan, Killed June 27.

2. Thomas H. Hobbs, died of wounds received June 27.

3. Thomas H. Halcombe, Killed June 30.

Helena, Arkansas, Rebel prisoners, 1865.

1. Private, Thomas A. Quarles.

2. Private, Thomas Stoneham.

3. First Lieutenant W. H. H. Thomas.

Accused of violation of the laws of war, January 22, 1862.

Thomas S. Foster.

Vicksburg, Miss., September 9, 1864.

First Lieutenant Lorenzo Thomas, Jr.,

Natchez, Miss., September 7, 1864.

Thomas M. Vineyard, of Company A, Twenty-ninth Illinois Volunteer Infantry.

Washington, February 10, 1863.

Colonel Richard Thomas alias Richard Thomas Zarvona; Thomas alias Colonel Zarvona alias the French lady was captured on board the steamer Mary Washington near Annapolis July 7, 1861, and confined at Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Md.

Bridge and railroad and car burning, December 10, 1861.

Thomas M. Smith.

DEED OF MANUMISSION, September 12, 1861.

Thomas L. Snead.

Thomas C. Fitzpatrick.

Thomas C. Fitzpatrick was arrested in Baltimore in July, 1861, and transferred to Fort Lafayette August 1, 1861. He was charged with having been concerned in the seizure of the steamer Saint Nicholas, which was delivered into the hands of the insurgents. Representations having been made to the Secretary of State that Fitzpatrick was a british subject and was not implicated as a party to the seizure of the Saint Nicholas an order was made for his release on the request of the Secretary of State by Lieutenant-General Scott. Fitzpatrick was accordingly released from Fort Lafayette August 19, 1861. About the 15th of January, 1862, Thomas C. Fitzpatrick was again arrested by order of Major-General Dix and committed to Fort McHenry from whence he was transferred by order of the Secretary of State dated January 25, 1862, to Fort Lafayette. This last arrest was made upon the charge that he with others were conspiring to go to the insurgent States, in regard to which General Dix informs the Secretary of State by letters dated January 24, 1862, that "we have satisfactory evidence that he has been engaged in recruiting for the insurgent army and that he was the leader of the party arrested. " The said Thomas C. Fitzpatrick remained in custoy at Fort Lafayette February 15, 1862, when he was transferred to the charge of the War Department.

Thomas James Martin.

Thomas James Martin. - Born in King George or Westmoreland County, Va. Has lived at his mother's in Washington. Says he is a kind of sailor; sailed in Chesapeake Bay, and made a voyage from Baltimore to Rio Janeiro. Says this summer he has been our of employment. Came down to his brothers in King George. Started to go to Washington two or three times and was turned back by our pickets. Fourth time he was arrested. I think this man's intelect is unsettled. He is badly can, and seems to be suffering for watn of clothing. He is not a suitable person to be permitted to go at large about our lines. I recommend he be held as a prisoner until it it ascertained whether he is deranged, and then some humane disposition made of him.

Battle of Oak Grove or King's School House.

The battle of Oak Grove is also known as King's School House. There are 46 battle reports on this battle way too many to put here. So I will list the reports so you can decide which one you would like. So this will not be one sided I will list the reports from both sides. I will also list some of the men to help you decide which report you would like. To get a report write to me at the following; dsegelquist1@cox.net
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Union.

1. Numbers 41.-Colonel William Blaisdell, Eleventh Massachusetts Infantry, of the engagement at Oak Grove, or King's School-House.

2. Numbers 43.-Colonel Powell T. Wyman, Sixteenth Massachusetts Infantry, of the engagement at Oak Grove, or King's School-House.

3. Numbers 45.-Colonel Gilman Marston, Second New Hampshire Infantry, of the engagement at Oak Grove, or King's School-House, and battle of Glendale, or Nelson's Farm (Frazier's Farm).

4. Numbers 46.-Lieutenant Colonel G. D. Wells, First Massachusetts infantry, commanding Twenty-sixth Pennsylvania Infantry, of the engagement at Oak Grove, or King's School-House, and battle of Glendale, or Nelson's Farm (Frazier's Farm).

5. Numbers 47.-Brigadier General Daniel E. Sickles, U. S. Army, commanding Second Brigade, of the engagements at Oak Grove, or King's School-House, and Peach Orchard, or Allen's Farm, and battles of Glendale, or Nelson's Farm (Frazier's Farm), and Malvern Hill.

6. Numbers 48.-Major Thomas Holt, Seventieth New York Infantry, of the engagement at Oak Grove, or King's School-House, and battles of Glendale, or Nelson's Farm (Frazier's Farm) and Malvern Hill.

7. Numbers 51.-Captain Alfred A. Donalds, Seventy-third New York Infantry, of the engagements at Oak Grove, or King's School-House, and Peach Orchard, or Allen's Farm, and battle of Glendale, or Nelson's Farm (Frazier's Farm).

8. Numbers 52.-Colonel Charles K. Graham, Seventy-fourth New York Infantry, of the engagement at Oak Grove, or King's School-House, and battles of Glendale, or Nelson's Farm (Frazier's Farm), and Malvern Hill.

9. Numbers 53.-Colonel Joseph B. Carr, Second New York Infantry, commanding third Brigade of the engagement at Oak Grove, or King's School-House, and battles of Glendale, or Nelson's Farm (Frazier's Farm), and Malvern Hill.

10. Numbers 55.-Major John Ramsey, Fifth New Jersey Infantry, of the engagement at Oak Grove, or King's School-House.

11. Numbers 57.-Colonel Joseph W. Revere, Seventh New Jersey Infantry, of the engagement at Oak Grove, or King's School-House.

12. Numbers 60.-Lieutenant Colonel William A. Olmsted, Second New York Infantry, of the engagement at Oak Grove, or King's School-House, and battles of Glendale, or Nelson's Farm (Frazier's Farm), and Malvern Hill.

13. Numbers 65.-Brigadier General John C. Robinson, U. S. Army, commanding First Brigade, of the engagement at Oak Grove, or King's School-House, and battles of Glendale, or Nelson's Farm (Frazier's Farm), and Malvern Hill.

14. Numbers 71.-Colonel Enrico Fardella, One hundred and first New York Infantry, of the engagement at Oak Grove, or King's School-House.

15. Numbers 72.-Brigadier General Hiram G. Berry U. S. Army, commanding Third Brigade, of the engagement at Oak Grove, or King's School-House, and battles of Glendale, or Nelson's Farm (Frazier's Farm), and Malvern Hill.

16. Numbers 73.-Major Louis Dillman, Second Michigan Infantry, of the engagement at Oak Grove, or King's School-House.

17. Numbers 75.-Lieutenant Colonel Ambrose A. Stevens, Third Michigan Infantry, of the engagement at Oak Grove, or King's School-House.

18. Numbers 76.-Major John D. Fairbanks, Fifth Michigan Infantry, of the engagement at Oak Grove, or King's School-House.

19. Numbers 77.-Colonel Garrett Dyckman, First New York Infantry, of the engagement at Oak Grove, or King's School-House.

Confederates.

1. Numbers 258.-Major General Daniel H. Hill, C. S. Army, of engagement at King's School-House, battles of Mechanicsville and Gaines' Mill, engagement at White Oak Swamp Bridge, and battle of Malvern Hill.

2. Numbers 264.-Brigadier General Samuel Garland, jr., C. S. Army, commanding Third Brigade, of the engagement at King's School-House, or Oak Grove, and battles of Mechanicsville, Gaines' Mill, and Malvern Hill.

3. Numbers 307.-Major General Benjamin Huger, C. S. Army, commanding division, of operations June 25-July 1, including the engagement at King's School-House, or Oak Grove, action at Brackett's, and battle of Malvern Hill.

4. Numbers 308.-Brigadier General Robert Ransom, jr., C. S. Army, commanding Second Brigade, Department of North Carolina, temporarily attached to Huger's division, of the engagement at King's School-House, or Oak Grove, and battle of Malvern Hill.

5. Numbers 311.-Captain Carey F. Grimes, commanding battery, of the engagement at French's Field, or King's School-House (Oak Grove),a and battle of Malvern Hill.

6. Numbers 312.-Colonel William Smith, Forty-ninth Virginia Infantry, of the engagement at King's School-House, or Oak Grove.

7. Numbers 313.-Brigadier General Ambrose R. Wright, C. S. Army, commanding Third Brigade, of operations June 25-July 1, including the engagement at King's School-House, or Oak Grove, and battle of Malvern Hill.

8. Numbers 314.-Captain Frank Huger, Company D, Virginia Light Artillery, of the engagement at King's School-House, or Oak Grove.

9. Numbers 315.-Brigadier General Lewis A. Armistead, C. S. Army, commanding Fourth Brigade, of operations June 25-July 1, including the engagement at King's School-House, or Oak Grove, and battle of Malvern Hill.

10. Numbers 321.-Major George M. Waddill, Fifty-third Virginia Infantry, of the engagement at King's School-House, or Oak Grove.

Note.  After the name I will give the report No. to help you decied which report to get.

1. Colonel [William J.] Clarke- No. 308.
2. Colonel Robert C. Hill-No. 308.
3. Colonel [M. W.] Ransom's-No. 308.
4. Lieutenant [Joseph D.] Moore-No. 314.
5. Colonel George Doles-No. 313.
6. Lieutenant Colonel W. R. Shivers-No 313.
7. Captain Charles L. Whitehead, was taken prisoner-No. 313.
8. Colonel [William L.] Brown-No. 313.
9. Lieutenant E. V. Boyd- No. 312..
10. Lieutenant J. J. Colbert-No. 312.
11. Colonel D. K. McRae-No. 264.
12. First Lieutenant A. Judson-No. 65.
13. Captain Alfred A. Donalds- No. 51.
14. Captain Littlefield, of the Second New Hampshire- No. 39. 
15. Captain William R. Aylett-No. 321
16. George W. Brushwood-No. 321.
17. Lewis W. Kelley-No. 321.
18. J. F. Chick-No. 321.
19. Lieutenant B. L. Farenholt-No. 321.
20. Captain John H. Coster-No. 77.

Note. I just noticed that some of these reports may not be listed in the above list if so just state the information provived and I will find the report.

Of couse there are a lot more names but many of the reports just give the surnames. But if you know his regiment and commanding officer you should be able to pick the right report.

United States Army Nurses 1921-1923-1925-

Have you ever wonder what your grand-mother look like as a Army nurse and what her title was and what she did as a Army nurse, well now you can.  I have hundreds of photos & information on Army nurses.

The years covered are 1921-1923-1925- 1926 and 1927.  So if you had a grand-mother or grand-father or just a ancestor who was a Army nurse and would like a look up, I well be glad to I only ask that you state their Maiden and Married Name.  You can write to me at the following; dsegelquist1@cox.net.

Note. Authors information to be found in Directories.

Note.  All thier info are on the photo to enlarge just push on the photo.

Babcock's Of The New York Military--Civil War.

There were 372, known Babcock's in the New York regiments at the time of the Civil War.  Because there were so many I have no room for them all.  I will list about thirty names, if you had a Babcock ancestor in the New York military and was not on the list you can ask for a look up I have all the regiments.  You can write to me at the following; dsegelquist1@cox.net
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New York Third Infantry.

1. Myron Babcock, Age 20, years.  Enlisted April 23, 1861, at Oneida; mustered in as a Sergeant, Co. I, May 14, 1861, to serve two years; reduced, August 30, 1861; discharged, May 21, 1863, Albany New York; also born as Myron A.; subsequent service in the third Artillery.

2. Samuel S. Babcock, Age 20, years.  Enlisted April 21, 1861, at Albany; mustered in as a private, Co. E, May 14, 1861, to serve two years; promoted Sergeant November 1, 1861; First Sergeant date not stated; discharged Mat 21, 1863, at Albany New York.

3. Willoughby Babcock, Age 29 years.  Enlisted April 24, 1861, at Owego; mustered in as a first Lieutenant, Co. H, May 14, 1861, to serve two years; resigned November 2, 1861; commissioned First Lieutenant July 4, 1861, with rank from April 27, 1861, original.

New York Fourth Infantry.

1. William Babcock, Age 28, years.  Enlisted May 2, 1861, at New York City; mustered in as a private, Co. F, May 2, 1861, to serve two years; transfrred to Co. I, May 10, 1861; mustered out with company May 25, 1863, New York City; subsequent service in the Fourth Artillery.

New York Tenth Infantry.

1. Samuel Babcock, Age 24, years.  Enlisted May 2, 1864, at New York City; mustered in as a private, unassigned same date, to serve three years; no further record.

New York Eleventh Infantry.

1. John D. Babcock, age 24, years.  Enlisted April 20, 1861, at New York City, mustered in as a private, Co. H, May 7, 1861, to serve during the war; killed July 21, 1861, at Bull Run, Va.; also born Charles D. Babcock.

New York Twelfth Infantry.

1. Elihu Babcock, Age 26, years.  Enlisted April 23, 1861, at Scott; mustered in as a private, Co. D, May 13, 1861, to serve two years; transferred to Co. I, February 3, 1862; died of disease May 20, 1862, at Scott, New York; also born as Elihu F.

2. Henry C. Babcock, age 23, years.  Enlisted April 23, 1861, at Scott; mustered in as a private, Co. D, July 9, 1861, to serve two years; mustered out September 20, 1861, place not stated; subsequent service Sixteenth Artillery.

3. Lauren Babcock, Age 31, years.  Enlisted April 23, 1861, at Fayetteville; mustered in as a private, Co. A, May 13, 1861, to serve two years; discharged, date and place not stated, by special Order 94, A. G. O. February 27, 1864.

New York Thirteenth Infantry.

1. John H. Jr. Babcock, Age 25, years.  Enlisted April 25, 1861, at Rochester, mustered in as a Corporal Co. A, May 14, 1861, to serve two years; discharged as a minor, August 29, 1861, at Fort Bennett, Va.

2. John J. Babcock, Age 27, years.  Enlisted May 2, 1861, at Rome, as a private, Co. D, mustered in as a Captain, Co. G, May 17, 1861, to serve two years; resigned May 15, 1862; commissioned a Captain, July 4, 1861, with rank from May 17,1861, original.

New York Sixteenth Infantry.

1. GEORGE M. BABCOCK, —Age, 20 years. Enlisted, May 15, 1861, at Albany; mustered in as private, Co. I), same date, to serve two years; promoted corporal, October 10, 1861; reduced, date not stated; deserted, December 19, 1861, at Alexandria, Va.

2. JOHN BABCOCK, .—Age, 22 years. Enlisted, October 1, 1861, at Malone; mustered in as private, Co. I, October 5, 1861, to serve two years; discharged, November 1, 1861, at Baltimore, Md.

New York Seventeenth Infantry.

1. H E N R Y  H. B A B C O C K , —Age, 22 years. Enlisted, May 3, 1861, at New Y o r k c i t y ; mustered i n as private, Co. G , May 24, 1861, t o serve two years; deserted, June 3, 1861.

New York First Cavalry.

1. DAVID BABCOCK, — Age, 19 years. Enlisted August 25, 1861, New York; mustered i n as private, Company D, August 25, 1861, to serve three years; re-enlisted January 1, 1864; " deserted March 20, 1864.

2. H E N R Y H. BABCOCK, H.—Age, 23 years. Enlisted July 19,1861, at New York; mustered in as private, Company B, July 19, 1861, to serve three years; discharged for disability, October 1, 1861, at Washington, D. C.

New York Veteran Cavalry.

1. JOBE BABCOCK, —Age, 21 years. Enlisted, August 26, 1863, at Elmira; mustered in as private, Co. G, October 10, 1863,, to serve three years; transferred, April 28, 1865, to Fifth Heavy Artillery, for neglect of horses; also borne as Job Babcock.

First New York Dragoons.

1. B A B C O C K , G E O R G E  W.—Age, 18 years. Enlisted, August 9, 1862, at Centerville, N . Y . ; mustered in as private, Co. P , September 3,1862, to serve three years; mustered out in hospital, June 15, 1865, at Washington, D. C.

2. B A B C O C K , G I L B E R T  G.—Age, 25 years. Enlisted, August 11, 1862, at Belfast, N . Y . ; mustered in as private, Co. F, August 19, 1862, to serve three years; appointed corporal, September 1, 1863; mustered out with company, June 30, 1865, at Clouds M i l l s , V a .

3. B A B C O C K , M A R T I N  V.—Age, 24 years. Enlisted, August 11, 1862, at Centerville, N . Y . ; mustered in as private, Co. F , September 3, 1862, to serve three years; killed in action, May 31, 1864, at Cold Harbor, V a .

First New York Mounted Rifles.

1. BABCOCK, ALPHONZO H . — Age, 32 years. Enlisted, July 17, 1861, at Schoharie; mustered in as saddler, Co. D, Third Cavalry, August 13, 1861, to serve three years; appointed saddler-sergeant, First Battalion, January 30,1862; regimental saddler, May 1862; re-enlisted, December 16, 1863; reduced to ranks and assigned to Co. D, February 25, 1864; promoted corporal, April, 1864; 'sergeant, June 1,1864; first sergeant, September 21, 1864; mustered in as second lieutenant, to date October 17, 1864; transferred to Co. L , January 12, 1865; to Co. I, First Mounted Rifles, July 21,1865; designation of regiment changed to Fourth Provisional Cavalry, September 6. 1865; commissioned second lieutenant, December 22,1864, with rank from October 17,1864, vice Wilbur, promoted.

2. BABCOCK, HARRISON.— Age, 26 years. Enlisted, July 25, 1862, at Livonia; mustered in as private, Co. K , August 23,1862, to serve three years; re-enlisted, September 1,1864; designation of regiment changed to Fourth Provisional Cavalry, September 6,1865.

First New York Provisional Cavalry.

1.BABCOCK,ALONZO A. — Age, 19 years. Enlisted, February 17, 1865, at Port Crane; mustered in as private, Co. C, Twenty-fourth Cavalry, February 17,1865, to serve one year; transferred to Co. C, this regiment, June 17, 1865; mustered out with company, July 19,1865, at Clouds Mills, V a.

2. BABCOCK, ISAAC M. — Age, 24 years'. Enlisted, February 24, 1865, at Port Crane; mustered in as private, Co, C, Twenty-fourth Cavalry, February 24, 1865, to serve one year; transferred to Co. C, this regiment, June 17,1865; mustered out June 22,1865, at Augur United States General Hospital, Alexandria, Va., as of Twenty-fourth Cavalry.

Second New York Cavalry.

1. BABCOCK, GILES.— Age, 22 years. Enlisted , 1862, at New York; mustered in as second lieutenant, Company C, September 13, 1862, to serve three years; discharged on tender of resignation, December 6, 1862; also borne as Henry Babcock; commissioned second lieutenant, October 10, 1862, with rank from September 13, 1862, vice Ives, discharged.

Second New York Mounted Cavalry.

1. BABCOCK, JOHN  E. — Age, 18 years. Enlisted, March 1, 1865, at Newfane; mustered'in as private, Co. I, March 1, 1865, to serve three years; mustered out with company, August 10,1865, at Petersburg, Va.

2. BABCOCK, JOHN H. — Age, 19 years. Enlisted, November 3,1868, at Barre; mustered in as sergeant, Co. L, January 25,1864, to serve three years; reduced to private, date not stated; discharged, May 12,1865.

Second New York Provisional Cavalry.

1. BABCOCK, HIRAM.— Age, 32 years. Enlisted, June 27,1863, at Canandaigua; mustered in as private, Oo. C, Fifteenth New York Cavalry, August 1,1863, to serve three years; transferred, June 17, 1865, to Co. C, this regiment; mustered out with company, August 9,1865, at Louisville, Ky.

Third New York Cavalry.

1. BABCOCK. ALPHONZO H . — Age, 32 years, Enlisted July 17, 1861, at Schoharie; mustered in as saddler, Company B, August 13, 1861, to serve three years; appointed saddler sergeant, First Battalion, January 30, 1862; re-enlisted December 16, 1863; reduced to the ranks, and assigned to Company D, February 27, 1864; promoted to corporal, April 7, 1864; to .first sergeant, no date given; mustered in as second lieutenant, to date October 17, 1864; transferred to Company L, July 12, 1865; to Company I, First. N. Y. Mounted Rifles, July 21,1865, from Company G; also borne as Alphonzo L. Babcock; commissioned second lieutenant, December 22, 1864, with rank from October 17, .1864, vice Wilbur, promoted.

2. BABCOCK, GEORGE W.—Age, 37 years. Enlisted September 2, 1864, at Albany; mustered in as private, Company E, September 8, 1864, to serve one year; mustered out June 7, 1865, at Norfolk, Va.

3. BABCOCK,, JAMES.—Age, 23 years. Enlisted September 2, 1864, at Albany; mustered in as private, Company E, September 8, 1864, to serve one year; mustered out June 7, 1865, at Norfolk, Va.

4. BABCOCK, MATTHIAS.—Age, 22. years. Enlisted December 19, 1861, at Newark, N. J. ; mustered in as private^ December 19, 1861, to serve three years, in Captain Van Reypen's Company, Halsted's Regiment, N. J . Cav.; attached to Third N. Y. Cav., as Company M, January 10, 1862; transferred to Company First N. J. Cav., April 3, 1862.

5. BABCOCK, OTIS L. — A g e , 28 years. Enlisted August 29, 1862, at Lysander; mustered in as private, Company I, September 11, 1862, to serve three years; appointed corporal January 1, 1864; died, of disease, March 30, 1865, at Suffolk, Va.

The Cunningham name through History.

This page is to help those of you looking into the Cunningham name.  It is to help you learn something that you may not have known about your anceston.

This information may be short, but may give you a lead on were to do more research, there will be no other information on these names.

Note.  All this information came from official government documents and can be stated as fact.
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Major John Cunningham, was given a pension of $20., for life.

Hezekiah Cunningham, was paid $843., for transporting mail from Vincennes Indiana to Danville Illinois.

William W. Cunningham, age 27, enlisted in the 13th., New York cavalry Company B., April 13, 1863, at New York City; mustered in as a private in Co. B., May 25, 1863, to serve 3 years.  Transferred March 17, 1864 to company C., appointed First Sergeant no date; reduced to Sergeant March 1, 1865, discharged October 25, 1865, at De Camp General Hospital, David's Island, New York Harbor.  After the war was given a pension.

F. A. Cunningham, was a paymaster for the army, was robbed of thirty-six thousand and eighty-five dollars at Santa Fe New Mexico.

Mary Cunningham mother of John B. Cunningham a private of the 28th., Kentucky Volunteers Co. F., was given a pension.

Andrew Cunningham, wife from Montreal Canada was given 25 hundred dollars, as her husband was illegally enlisted in the United States Army and was killed in battle at Po River on May 10, 1864.

Robert Cunningham, Lieutenant from Pennsylvania, was given a pension of $8., per month for life.

1779, Joseph Cunningham was captain of the privateer Phoenix.

Josiah Cunningham of Greene County Missouri was Deputy Provost Marshal a Springfield Missouri, 1862.

Revolutionary War.

Christoper Cunningham New Orleans Louisiana was given a pension of $8., per month.

Robert Cunningham, private, ( First Captain Company ) Enlisted April 20, 1777.

William Cunningham was a Matross in the war.

John Cunningham was a Matross in the war.

John Cunningham, was a private, enlisted February 17, 1776, in the Pennsylvania Riflemen.

Alexander Cunningham, was a private in the war enlisted January 15, 1776.

Robert Cunningham, was a private, enlisted January 1776.

David Cunning was in the war.

Patrick Cunningham was in the war.

Charles Cunningham wasin the war.

Henry Cunningham was a Lieutenant in the Artillery was from New York

William Cunningham, was in the war, received a land warrant.

Civil War.

Inportant note.  I didn't realize that there would be that namy reports on the name of Cunningham and they would be so long.  Because of this reason I will only give the name and what the report is about.  If you would like the report you can write to me at the following; dsegelquist1@cox.net

There was at lest 4,265, Cunningham's enlisted in the civil war.

1. George H. Cunningham, Missouri, Bridge, Railroad and car burning.

2. Nathaniel B. Cunningham, Killed in battle, 1862.

3. John Cunningham, Murdered, 1863, Moniroe County Tenneessee.

4. George H. Cunningham, Randolph County Missouri, to be put too death.

5. Joel Cunningham, Taken prisoner.

6. James Cunningham, Captain gives his report.

7. J. Cunningham, Lieutenant-Colonel of the second Alabama, gives his report, 1863.

8. Thamas C. Cunningham, Co. C., Third Confederate cavalry, prisoner.

9. John Cunningham, High treason.

10. John Cunningham, part of the rebel crew of the privateer Petrel, 1861.

11. Pitrick Cunningham, Corpl. of the 147th., New York Volunteers.

12. George W. Cunningham, Captain Co. A., Missouri Militia.

13. David Cunningham, Preacher, Boone County, recruiting bushwhackers.

14. George P. Cunningham, Lieutenant, First Illinois Light Battery D.

Peace Time.

Texas Outlaws.

1. Teige Cunningham, Freestone county Texas, Theft of cattle; indieted August 1873, Negro, made his escape.

2. F. M. Cunningham, Hamilton County Texas, Theft, indieted May17, 1875, made his escape.

Texas Bad Men.

Have you ever been looking for one thing and found something more interesting then what you were looking for? This is how this page came about. All these men were indieted then made their escape. Now from what I can tell these were your every day criminals although there may be some famous ones listed. All the information I have on them is here.

There are thousands of names so I will only list a few. If you know your anceston was mixed up with the Texas law, and was not on the list you can request a look up by writing me at the following.
dsegelquist1@cox.net
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1. John Hampton, assault with intent to murder ( 4 indietments ), committed January 14, 1878; indieted July 12, 1878, about 6 feet high, 25 to 30 years old with Reddish or Sandy hair.

2. Reuben Goins, theft; indieted January 1877; 32 years old, dark hair and eyes, dark sandy beard, 5 feet 8 inches high, part Indian.

3. Henry Shafer, theft of timber, value $20, committed October 5, 1875, indieted October 13, 1875.  Dark complexion, dark hair and black eyes,  About 37 years old and about 5 feet 9 inches high, is a German.

4. Joseph Hobbs, two charges of theft of a horse, two cases; indieted April 1873; boy 18 or 20, light complextion, blue eyes, 5 feet 4 inches, lives in Wilson County.

5. Nicholas Harvick, alias "Dock", murder; committed 1870; indieted 1870; is 5 feet 10 or 11 inches, spare made 150 pounds, swarthy complextion, gray eyes, 40 years old, getting gray, upper lip sharp, one front tooth projects like a tusk; supposed to be in San Saba County.  Went into a church house in this county, shot and killed an old man and his son, about 5 years old, on Sunday morning.

6. Allen Kalb, theft of a cow; white 6 feet high, 50 years old, weighs 150 pounds, spare built, black eyes, 2 cases.

7. Charles Stockman, theft of a cow; white, red hair, 25 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, heavy set.

8. Calvin Shoermaker, theft of cows; white; 2 cases; 45 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weigh 180 pounds, dark complextion.

9. Rolan Person, theft of hogs; committed January 19, 1873; indieted January 10, 1874; is black, 5 feet 9 inches in hight, weighs 180 pounds, 35 years old, pigeon-toed, almost identiecal in appearance with Henry Elmore.

10. Sim Tucker, murder; committed May 10, 1873; indieted January 10, 1874; Mulatto, 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs 175 pounds, 45 years old.  Convicted and escaped from jail.

11. James M. Sullivan, Murder; committed May 10, 1865; indieted May 27, 1865, 5 feet 6 inches high; weigh 140 pounds, 33 years old, red complextion, red hair and beard, supposed to live in San Augustine or Nacogdoches county.

12. Joseph McKean, Muder; committed February 24, 1869; indieted April 30, 1869; is 5 feet 7 inches high, weighs 120 pounds, about 40 years old, blue eyes, light hair, face badly powder-burnt, was confined in Lunatie Asylum, white.

13. Charles Haywood, Swindling; indieted January 1872; 5 feet 10 inches tall, bald headded, light brown hair, light complextion, large prominent nose, gray eyes, 155 pounds, upper front tooth out, 45 years old, hails from Buffalo New York.

14. John Stein, Rape; committed August 5, 1872; indieted October 8, 1872, 35 years old, slender build, German, moustache and beard.

15. John Magoffin, theft of mare; committed September 1, 1871; indieted February 6, 1873; yellow negro, 27 years old, medium size.

16. Frank Raddatz, assault with intent to kill and murder; committed July 1, 1872; indieted November 15, 1872; is 5 feet 10 inches high, spare made; thinvisage German extraction, about 25 years old.

17. Ed. Roch, theft of cattle; committed August 23, 1877; indieted September 28, 1877; 25 years old, 5 feet 8 inches high, light complextion, light hair, bule eyes.

18. James R. Raby, of Coryell county; charged with an attempt to kill and murder, and burglary and embezzlement.  He is an ex-sheriff of this county, and left here with a large amount of tax money.  He is about 50 years old, red face, gray hair, well educated and good address was indieted September 1876.

19. Webb Beck, theft of a gelding; indieted December 9, 1875; negro boy 17 or 18 years old, black under medium size supposed to be out west escaped from jail.

20. J. W. Brossell, thrent to take human life; indieted April 11, 1876; is a physieian, 5 feet 10 inches high, weigh 130 or 140 pounds, dark complextion, black hair and eyes, of gentlemanly appearance and address, about 30 years old, black moustache and beard.

21. Burrell Davis, Rape; indieted April 9, 1875; negor, medium size, 30 years old, quick spoken, large eyes, has been convicted and sentenced to be hanged, escaped from jail is very black.

22. Joe Cox, Burglary; indieted June 1877; white, medium size, fair complextion, 30 years old, face scarred and disfigured from burn or scald, eyes blue or gray.

23. Charles Henderson, Theft of cattle; committed April 1874; indieted May 1874; about 5 feet 9 inches high, light hair, one eye white, and had a scar on one cheek, looks like as if burnt, about 28 years old.

24. Dick Turner, Driving steer from range; committed July 1872; indieted May 1873; light hair and gray eyes ( cock-eyed ), about 26 years old, 5 feet 7 inches high, weighs 140 pounds.

25. James Gober, Rescuing Prisoner; committed May 1875; indieted January 1876; about 5 feet 7 inches tall, gray eyes and gray hair, between 60 and 65 years old, smokes incessantly, and weighs about 160 and 180 pounds.

26. Thomas Wright, Murder; committed October 1871; indieted January 1872; about 5 feet 10 inches, broad shoulders and heavy-set quick, restless gray eyes, red-sandy hair and coars, heavy whiskers and moustache, suppossed to be in Arkansas on White river ferrying.

Liteutenant Colonel James C. Rice.

 Numbers 135. Reports of Lieutenant Colonel James C Rice, Forty-fourth New York Infantry of the battles of Gaines' Mill and Malvern Hill.
 
HDQRS. FORTY-FOURTH REGIMENT N. Y. S. VOLS.,
Third Brigade, General Butterfield Commanding, July 4, 1862.
 
CAPTAIN: As field officer of the day for the 27th day of June last I have the honor to report that at daybreak the brigade the brigade was under arms and in motion toward the field selected as the position of defense against the expected attack of the enemy. The natural character of this position of defense is as extended field of high rolling ground, skirted in front and on the right by a thin copse of woods and a small creek running through a deep ravine. On the left a meadow extends along the banks of the Chickahominy as far as the eye can reach, while the rear is protected by the same river, with the low, marshy ground and the dense growth of forest through which it runs. The ground in front of this position, and which was taken by the enemy as his line of attack, is high and rolling, overlooking the meadow and frequently furrowed by deep ravines and sluggish streams. Over these ravines and streams our forces had previously thrown strong timbered bridges, to gain easy access to those which had been built across the Chickahominy.
 
As early as 8 o'clock in the morning the reserve, of which our brigade formed a part, had taken its position, while the main force and rear guard were gradually and joining it. The general had assigned to the pioneers of the brigade the duty of destroying three bridge lying between the house of Dr. Gaines and the line of our defenses as soon as the rear guard had passed, and ordered me to take command of the same, and see that the work should be effectually and faithfully accomplished, so as to check the advance of the enemy's artillery. In obedience with this order I at once examined the construction of the bridges, and determined upon the most expeditious manner in which they could be destroyed. Having prepared everything for the speedy destruction of these bridges I rode forward to the rear guard, which was now vigorously pressed by the enemy, leaving the pioneers, with axes and spades in their hands, under the command of Sergeant-Major Kydd, of the Sixteenth Michigan Volunteers, ready to commence the cutting away of the same as soon as I should conduct the rear of the guard safely across. Although the enemy was in sight, he seemed to have mistaken the course taken by our forces, and pressed considerably beyond Dr. Gaines' house, on the main road, before he truly apprehended our position. This fortunate circumstance enabled me to conduct the last of our artillery safely across the bridges, to effectually destroy them, and to securely fall back with the pioneers.
 
In successfully performing this duty I was greatly assisted by Orderly-Sergeant Grannis, of Company H, Forty-fourth New York Volunteers, and Sergeant-Major Kydd, of the Sixteenth Michigan Volunteers. I would especially commend the conduct of these two non-commissioned officers to the favorable notice of the general. Nor would I forget to speak in terms of admiration of the good order in which the rear guard fell back, and especially of the invaluable services of Captain Robertson, commanding a battery of United States flying artillery, which covered the retreat.
 
The bridges having been destroyed between the rear guard and the enemy, I reported the fact to the general, who immediately ordered me to superintend the felling of the trees in front of his brigade as an abatis, and the construction of a dam on our extreme left across the stream, to more effectually obstruct the approach of the enemy. The Forty-fourth New York Volunteers, holding the extreme left of the line, had thrown up a temporary earthwork of considerable strength by order of the general, in addition to the other defenses he had ordered for the protection of the brigade. These speedily-thrown defenses eventually saved the left of the line from entire annihilation. Scarcely had these obstructions been thrown up before the line of skirmishers in front of the brigade gave evidence of the approach of the enemy. For nearly two hours, while the enemy was moving his troops into position on our center and right, the skirmishers and sharpshooters of the brigade held in check the right of the enemy's forces, and frequently compelled entire regiments to fall back under cover of the woods to escape their deadly fire. The effectiveness of this line of skirmishers and sharpshooters in front of our masked forces deserves especially notice. They not only constantly reported to the general the movements and disposition of the enemy's forces, but continually thinned his ranks by their unerring fire. I would commend to the favorable notice of the general the commanders of the skirmishers, who so often during the day feel gave their lives to promptly inform him of the movements of the enemy. The names of these officers, belonging to the Forty-fourth New York Volunteers are Captain Larrabee. Lieutenants Gaskell, Kelly, Webber, Becker, and Orderly-Sergeant Grannis.
 
I would also most favorably mention in this connection the name of Acting Adjutant Lieutenant E. A. Nash, who was with the skirmishers in front most of the day and constantly communicating the various changer in position taken by the enemy. Nor would I forget to mention here the most gallant conduct of Major Barnum, of the Twelfth New York Volunteers, who constantly exposed his life to gain information as to the position of the enemy during the day. This gallant officer now sleeps in death. He fell mortally wounded at the head of his regiment on the 1st instant. His last word were, "My wife, my boy, my country's flag." The thousand streams of the Peninsula are red with the best blood of the North, but none are crimsoned with purer and nobler than that which flowed from his heart-a heart entirely devoted to his country. I would also most favorably mention the gallant con duct of Major Ernest Von Vegesack, aide-de-camp, Major Welch, and Captain Hoyt, whose services during the day were invaluable to the general commanding.
 
At thirty minutes past 12 o'clock in the afternoon the enemy commenced along our entire line a most determined attack. On the left of the line he was constantly repulsed till 6 o'clock in the afternoon, when an entire brigade of his forces charged upon our lines, broke through the left of the forces on our right, and vigorously attacked the right flank of our brigade. Thus sever pressed on the right and in front by a superior force, the Eighty-third Pennsylvania and the Twelfth New York, which supported it, were obliged to fall back. They were now quickly rallied by the general commanding, who ordered at once the Sixteenth Michigan to their support. Here, animated by the immediate presence and encouraging words of the general, these regiments sustained for a few moments a most murderous fire. Not far from this point of time Colonel McLane, of the Eighty-third Pennsylvania, gallantly fell at the head of his regiment, the noblest soldier of us all-fell honored, loved, mourned by us all. Here, too, fell Major Naghel and many other gallant officers of the same regiment, who freely gave their lives for their country. They all sleep well. Their names are immortal.
 
At this time the enemy had turned the right of our entire line of battle and the center was falling back, when the commanding officer of the Forty-fourth New York Volunteers with the left wing of the regiment commenced to retreat, and at length to fly toward the Chickahominy. I was in command of the right wing, and as soon as I saw the conduct of the left wing I was fired with indignation and anger, for not a moment before the entire regiment had assured the general, who had visited it under a terrible fire and animated it to deeds of valor by cheering words, that he might depend upon its constancy. With such feelings I at once ordered the right wing to stand firm, and overtook the left before it had reached the river. I halted the columns, seized the colors, rallied the battalion with the assistance of Captain Conner, and in line of battle led it back under a murderous fire to its original position. I regret to report the commanding officer of the regiment and Captain Walsh, of Company e, fled across the river at this time, and did not join their regiment till the next day at 11 o'clock a. m. Scarcely had the regiment been reformed and advanced to its original position before the enemy was closing fast upon our rear and right in overpowering numbers and pouring into our ranks a most deadly fire. The regiment was at once ordered to leap over the earthwork and our its fire into the ranks of the enemy, now closing in upon us from the rear and right. At the same time the enemy had pushed forward a regiment not more than 100 yards to our front, now our rear.
 
The Eighty-third Pennsylvania and Sixteenth Michigan had quickly changed front to meet the attack of this regiment.
 
Information was now brought to me by our skirmishers that this regiment desired to lay down its arm and surrender. This information as to the desire of this to surrender, in addition to the fact that our skirmishers had already taken 20 prisoners and were just bringing in 10 others from this very regiment induced me to send out Captain Conner, a trusty officer, to ascertain the facts. At the same time I was impressed with the apprehension that the reason why this regiment so long withheld its fire arose from the fact that it had mistaken us from the opposite direction of our fire for its friends. This apprehension soon proved true. in the mean time the Eighty-third Pennsylvania and the Sixteenth Michigan, not being able to stand the deadly fire of the enemy from the right and rear, joined the Forty-fourth New York.
 
Now the enemy was drawing nearer around us, but still we poured into his advancing ranks a terrible fire. At this moment Major Von Vegesack, aide-de-camp, informed me that the general had ordered him to bring off from the field the remaining regiments of the order to retreat. I at once sorrowfully beheld the utter hopelessness of the unequal contest and ordered a retreat. The column had scarcely passed by the right flank from the rear of the earthworks and filed into the ravine running for short distance in the direction of the river before the regiment of the enemy in our rear discovered its mistake and opened upon us a severe fire, while along the entire right upon the crest of the hill the enemy poured into our ranks from both musketry and artillery a sheet of iron and lead. Still the column pressed forward across the long meadow, its ranks becoming thinner and thinner, till at length through marsh through and swamp and tangled under wood, dense and almost impassable, amid falling trees and bursting shells, it reached the river, and plunging in, waded to the opposite bank. In this retreat not less than 100 of this fragment of the brigade were either killed or wounded. Having crossed the river, I formed the fragments of the brigade in line and commenced the march toward the headquarters of General McClellan. When opposite the headquarters of General Smith his assistant adjutant-general informed me that the general desired the troops under my command to support him against an expected attack of the enemy during the night, and expected attack of the enemy during the night, and desired that I should place the same in rifle pits to the left of the for this purpose. I promptly obeyed the order, although the command was exhausted and without food or ammunition. General Smith at once ordered rations and ammunition to be served out in abundance to the command, and soon made its wet and weary soldiers comfortable and cheerful by his soldier-like kindness.
 
My command, well quartered and supplied with food, I started at 11 o'clock at night, and walked with Captain Campbell, of the Eighty-third Pennsylvania, to the headquarters of General McClellan, to report to the general commanding the brigade, when I received orders to bring up my command to that place, which I did on the morning of the 28th ultimo, and reported the same to the general. The Forty-forth New York lost in this battle 5 killed, 22 wounded, and 29 missing. Most of the missing were killed or wounded in the retreat and remained in the hands of the enemy. Captains Van Derlip and McRoberts and Lieutenants Gaskell and Becker were wounded in this battle.
 
Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES C. RICE,

Battle of Fort Fisher.

A while back I received a letter from Ted Stone, in which he told me of his work and he states in part;

Dennis, On page 417 of the Official Orders is the names of Union soldiers that were recommended for the Medal of Honor but never received them. The recommendation order was lost, then found, and lost again. I hired a researcher who found the order. I have sent a copy to Congressman Bill Owens office in NY as well as all the evidence I have .They have forwarded the info to the Dept. of the Army for review. I check back with them from time to time to see how they are progressing.

I have placed the report of the battle here. After reading the report and you find that you would like to know more about his work or have a question he can be reach him at the following.  ted@dpharm.net
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Numbers 11. Report of Brigadier General Adelbert Ames, U. S. Army, commanding Second Division.

HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, TWENTY-FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Fort Fisher, N. C. January 16, 1865.

I have the honor to submit the following report of the late movements and operations of this division:

On the right of the 2nd the division, which had just returned to its camp from a demonstration against this point, received orders to prepare for a second expedition. It left camp on the 3rd, and embarked on ocean transports at Bermuda Hundred between the hours of 7 and 9 p. m. on the 4th instant.

The transport fleet sailed from Fortress Monroe on the morning of the 6th, and the troops disembarked some four miles north of Fort Fisher on the 13th instant.

At 3 p. m. on the 15th we stormed Fort Fisher. Byt. Brigadier General N. M. Curtis' brigade (the First) made a lodgment on the northwest angle of the fort. I immediately ordered up Colonel g. Pennypacker's brigade (the Second). The enemy was at once driven from behind the palisading extending from the fort to the river, and about one-third of the work, its northwest angle, occupied by us. I then ordered up Colonel Bell's brigade (the Third), and moved it forward against and in rear of the sea-face of the work, the ground being much obstructed by the ruins of the barracks, lumber, and other rubbish. The enemy, being protected by traverses, and taking advantage of the cover afforded by magazines, &c., checked our advance. Fighting of a most obstinate character continued till after dark, during which time we made considerable advancement on the left and captured about 400 prisoners. About 8 p. m. Colonel Abbott, with his brigade, completed the occupation of the face of the work extending from the ocean to the river. A general advance was now made, and the for occupied without opposition.

The conduct of the officers and men of this division was most gallant. Aided by the fire of the navy, and an attacking column of sailors and marines along the sea beach, we wee able to pass over the open ground in front of the fort through the gaps in the palisading in the ditch made by the naval fire, and finally to carry the work.

Where the name of every officer and man engaged in this desperate conflict should be submitted, I shall at present only be able to give a few of those most conspicuous. It is to be hoped they all may be properly rewarded.

Byt. Brigadier General N. M. Curtis, commanding First Brigade, was prominent throughout the day for his bravery, coolness, and judgment. His services cannot be over-estimated. He fell a short time before dark seriously wounded in the head by a canister-shot.

Colonel G. Pennypacker, commanding Second Brigade, was seriously wounded while planting his colors on the third traverse of the work. This officer was surpassed by none, and hid absence during the day most deeply felt and seriously regretted.

Colonel L. Bell, commanding Third Brigade, was mortally wounded while crossing the bridge in advance of the palisading. He was an able and efficient officer; one not easily replaced.

I here submit the names of the regimental commanders, and in connection with the brigade commanders is the credit due them for the heroes conduct of their men:

Regimental commanders First Brigade: One hundred and forty-second New York Volunteers, Lieutenant Colonel A. M. Barley; One hundred and seventeenth New York Volunteers, Lieutenant Colonel F. X. Meyer; One hundred and twelfth New York Volunteers, Colonel J. F. Smith; Third New York Volunteers, Lieutenant E. A. Behan. Second Brigade: Forty-eighth New York Volunteers, Lieutenant Colonel W. B. Coan; Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania Volunteers, Colonel J. S. Littell; Forty-seventh New York Volunteers, Captain J. M. McDonald; Two hundred and third Pennsylvania Volunteers, Colonel J. W. Moore; Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, First Lieutenant J. Wainwright.* Third Brigade: One hundred and sixty-ninth New York Volunteers, Colonel Alonzo Alden; Thirteenth Indiana Volunteers, Lieutenant col. S. M. Zent; Fourth New Hamsphire Volunteers, Captain J. H. Roberts; One hundred and fifteenth New York Volunteers, Lieutenant Colonel N. J. Johnson.

Colonel J. W. Moore, Two hundred and third Pennsylvania Volunteers, behaved with the most distinguished gallantry. He was killed while passing the second traverse of the fort, in advance of his regiment, waving his colors. Few equaled, none surpassed this brave officer.

Page 417. Lieutenant Colonel S. M. Zent, in command of the Thirteenth Indiana, with his own regiment and a detachment of volunteers from the First Brigade, numbering in all 100 men, deployed within 200 or 300 yards of the fort, and by their fire materially aided our advance.

Major J. H. Lawrence, Thirteenth Indiana Volunteers, and Lieutenant Colonel J. A. Colvin, One hundred and sixty-ninth New York Volunteers, also behaved in the most gallant manner, and rendered efficient service in collecting and organizing the troops which had become separated from their commands in the charge, and in leading them to positions where important advantages were gained. Captain G. W. Huckins, Fourth New Hamsphire Volunteers, and First Lieutenant J. Kinigs, Seventh U. S. Colored Troops, aides on the staff of Colonel L. Bell, commanding Third Brigade, were untiring in their labors, and rendered valuable services in the absence of my staff officers, who had been stricken down in the early part of the engagement.

Privates Alric Chapin, James Spring, Company G, One hundred and forty-second, and D. C. Hotchkiss, Company A, O. R. Kingsland, Company D, One hundred and twelfth New York Volunteers, volunteered to approach to a point considerably in advance of our skirmish line, which they did do, and by this strip valuable information with reference to the ditch was gained. Privates James Cadman (wounded), William Cabe, Company B; George Hoyt, S. R. Porteous, Company C; D. H. Morgan, Edward Petrie, Company E; E. H. Cooper, Company G (wounded); Silas Baker, Company H (missing); George Merell, William J. McDuff, Company I; Z. C. Neahr*, Bruce Anderson, Company K, One hundred and forty-second New York Volunteers, volunteered to advance with the head of the column and cut down the palisading.

Copies of the reports of the brigade commanders will be forwarded. In them will be found lists of officers and men who particularly distinguished themselves. It is recommended that medals be bestowed upon all enlisted men mentioned.

To my staff officers am I particularly indebted for their zeal and gallantry throughout the day. They were constantly passing to and from, and exposed to the hottest fire. I would respectfully recommend that they be brevetted for their services: Captain Charles A. Carleton, assistant adjutant-general; Captain A. G. Lawrence, acting aide-de-camp; Captain H. C. Lockwood, aide-de-camp; Captain R. W. Dawson, acting assistant inspector-general; Captain J. S. Mathews, provost-marshal; Captain B. B. Keeler, mustering officer.

Captain Lawrence was the first man through the palisading, and while extending his land to receive a guidon which he intended to place on the parapet of the work, a shell exploded near him, taking off his left arm and seriously injuring his throat. He was afterward shot in the right arm. For his services on this occasion, as well as those on a former one, I most earnestly urge his promotion. Captain Dowson was disabled by a wound in the left arm. To Captain Lockwood, General Whiting and Colonel Lamb surrendered, with the garrison at Fort Buchanan.

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

A. AMES,

Brigadier-General of Volunteers.

Front Street Of Dodge City Kansas.

The summer of 1958, was a exciting year for me and my brother as are grandparents were taken us on a trip to Cololrado. On the way we stopped at Dodge City I remember being so excited I was going to see some real cowboys. Being only 12, and watching to many westerns on TV, I was really expecting to see real cowboys. After we arrived I soon learns that there were no real cowboys and this famous front street was just another tourist trap. This however did not take away my fascinating to the old buildings which stayed with me till this day.

This page is a photo gallery of the front street of Dodge City, it well cover the years of 1870-1895, you well see the changes as the years passes by. On the front of many of the stores you well be able to read the names of the store and the owners. I well tell you about some of them and some of the happenings around them. After reading this page you my want to learn more about the stories and the men behind them. The best book that I found and always thaen notes from it, it's called; Great Gunfighters of the Kansas Cowtowns, 1867-1886. By Nyle H. Miller & Joseph W. Snell.

Inportant note. These photos may not be in any order, after each note there will be a link that will give you a full screen view of the photo once the photo opens push on it.
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This black and white picture shows a group of men in the Long Branch Saloon in Dodge City, Kansas. Lo Warren is the bartender.  Picture taken in 1886.
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This picture shows an exterior view of the Drug Store on the northwest corner of 2nd and Front Street in Dodge City, Kansas. Several men are seen posing for the photograph in front of the store, and a boy is partially visible behind the post on the left. The man on the right of the group is Dr. T. L. McCarty, identified as the first doctor in Dodge City.  If you would like to learn more about Thomas L. McCarty take this link to a page I did on him.
http://kansasoakland.blogspot.com/2011/07/dr-thomas-l-mccarty-dodge-city-kansas.html

A view of men and children on the sidewalk in front of the Drover's Store and J. Muellers Shop.  Taken in 1874.
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Picture of Front Street showing Hoover & McDonald Wholesale Dealers, O.K. Clothing Store, and Billiards, Dodge City, Kansas. F.C. Zimmermann is standing by the rail in front of Hoover & McDonald.
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A picture showing the exterior of Frederick C. Zimmerman's hardware store located on Front Street in Dodge City, Kansas. The store's sign advertised guns, pistols, ammunition, hardware, tin ware, and the repair of guns and pistols. Some of the people in the photograph are identified as (right to left)Mrs. George Rose; Clarissa Zimmerman, Frederick and Matilda Zimmerman's daughter, in the baby carriage; Mrs. Matilda Zimmerman; Arthur Zimmerman, Frederick and Matilda Zimmerman's son; and Frederick C. Zimmerman.  If you would like to learn more on Frederick C. Zimmerman take this link to a page I did on him.
http://civilwarthosesurnames.blogspot.com/2011/07/frederick-c-zimmerman-dodge-city-kansas.html




This picture is a street scene in Dodge City, in Ford County, depicts three of the town's buildings. The building on the left was the first dance hall in Dodge City, owned by a man named Jones. The second building was a grocery and general store owned by George O. Smith and J. B. Edwards, and the third building, also a general store, was owned by a man named Wolf. Also visible are a crowd of men standing in the street, and two horse-drawn wagons loaded with buffalo hides.  This picture was taken in 1872.  I could find no references to the men stated.
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This one of the most famous pictures of Dodge City it can be found in most books on Dodge City.  This picture is believed to be taken between 1880 & 1885.
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This is the same scene but taken from a different direction.  This picture is believe to be taken between 1870 & 1880.
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Now I'm not here to give you a history lesson on Dodge City I'm here only to peek your interest so you will do your own researc on the town and those that lived there. In the pictures above you will note that there are some names on the builtings. I could not find information on all the names but here are the ones I was able to find a little on.

George M.Hoover, was born 1843, his wife's namewas Margaret, he was a dealer of wholesale liguor and owned a saloon with a (?) Cook, called the Alamo, which opened it's doors on June 1, 1877.

One of the happenings here happen on April 9, 1879, when Jack Wagner shot Marshal Edward Masterson who after being shot walked over to the Alamo walked through the doors and fall dead. Mr. Hoover would be elected Mayor on April 7, 1884, he was also a representative in the Kansas Legislature.

J. ( John ), Mueller, born 1841, his wife's name was Caroline, he was a Stock raiser and Shoemaker.

The names of Dover, McDonald and Sheek I was unable to any information on.

There were many saloons in Dodge City, the most famous one was that of the Long Branch over the year there were many owners the likes of; Frank Warren, (?) Harris and Chalkey McCarty Beeson. I know there were others but I was unable to find them.

One of the happenings at the Long Branch happened in April of 1878, when Marshal H. T. McCarty was shot and killed. another was the killing of Levi Richarson by Frank Loving.

The most famous owners of the Long Branch was that of Luke Short, who was a gambler and all around bad man, who at one time was Mayor of Dodge City. He is most famous for being the cause of the Dodge War.