Anthony Schaffer.

Anthony Schaffer, Corporal, 23rd., Pennsylvania Infantry, Company H., mustered in August 10, 1861, for 3 years. Promoted to Corporal, May 1, 1863.  Wounded at Cold Harbor, June 1, 1864.  In hospital at muster out, died of his woundes.

Birth: Nov. 12, 1841.
Death: Mar. 8, 1876.

Anthony Schaffer was born on November 12th 1841 in Ireland. As a young boy he and his family moved to New Jersey. At the outbreak of the Civil War Anthony enlisted in the 23rd Pennsylvania, "Birney's Zouaves". He was mustered in at the Skuykill Arsenal on August 10th 1861 and placed into Company H, the Color Company. He served throughout the Peninsula Campaign of 62' and Fredericksburg in late December. On May 1st 1863, two days before being engaged at 2nd Fredericksburg, he was promoted to Corporal of Company H. At the Battle of Gettysburg (July 3rd 1863) , Culp's Hill, two men from each Company, (Anthony being one of them from Co. H) were chosen as Skirmishers. He was struck in the left arm and wounded. He was taken to The Michael Trostle Farmhouse which was the Sixth Corps Hospital which was under the direction of Dr. Chamberlain (U.S. Vols.) and Dr. Oakley (2nd NJ). After a brief furlough he returned to the unit and fought with them during the Mine Run Campaign in Virginia. In December (63) the unit was transferred West to Johnson's Island, Sandusky OH to guard Confederate Prisoners .

In the spring of 64 The Regiment returned to The Peninsula again and joined up with The Army of the Potomac during U.S. Grant's Overland Campaign. At the Battle of Cold Harbor on June 1st 1864 Anthony Schaffer was shot in the neck and back and carried from the field. He spent the next three months in a Hospital before being mustered out with the Regiment on September 8th 1864, his three year enlistment running out. He returned home to New Jersey after the War. Anthony died on March 8th 1876 as a result of his wounds from Cold Harbor.

Burial: Burlington Methodist and Baptist Cemetery, Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey.

Lieutenant Colonel John Corson Smith.



Lieutenant-Colonel.
Nineth-sixth Illinois Infantry.

 John Corson Smith.

Birth: Feb. 13, 1832, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

Death:Dec. 31, 1910, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Served in the Civil War first as Major and Provost Marshal on the staff of Brigadier General Absalom Baird, then as Provost Marshal on the staff of Brigadier General James B. Steedman, then finally as Lieutenant Colonel of the 96th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on June 20, 1865 for "meritorious services". After the end of the conflict he served as Illinois State Treasurer from 1870 to 1881 and from 1883 to 1885, and as Illinois' Lieutenant Governor from 1885 to 1889.
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, Jo Daviess County.



Charlotte A. Smith.
Known as the mother of the Ninety-Sixth.



John Corson Smith, married Charlotte Augusta Gallaher, on March 24, 1856, at Galena, Carroll, Illinois.

The would have the following children:

Robert A. Smith, born 1857, at age 23, was a commission merchant.

Sauel H. Smith, born 1859, at age 21, was a Inspector.

John C. Smith, born 1870, at age 10, was in school.

Ruth A. Smith, born 1866, at age 14, was in school.

Civil War.

At the battle for Atlanta, he was severly wounded, on June 20, 1864.

Colonel Wirt Adams.

Wirt Adams.

Birth: March 22, 1819, Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky.

Death: March 1, 1888, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi.

Burial: Okolona Confederate Cemetery, Okolona, Chickasaw County, Mississippi.

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Number 6. Reports of Colonel Wirt Adams, Mississippi Cavalry. FAYETTE, April 29, 1863.

Three of my companies from Natchez, marching to join me, met and engaged the Federal cavalry force last evening 20 miles above this, making a forced march of 20 miles from Port Gibson, with two companies and two mountain pieces. I passed the enemy's flank last night, and formed junction with the three companies directly in enemy's front, intending to engage him. This morning, 8 o'clock, found he had marched rapidly in direction of Brookhaven. Thinking it was his intention to reach Rodney or Natchez, I marched my command to this point, where I have been joined by five companies. Shall now march to intercept his movement toward Baton Rouge.

WIRT ADAMS, Colonel, commanding.

General PEMBERTON.

NEAR FAYETTE, May 5, 1863.

GENERAL: I pursued the cavalry to a point near Greensburg, in Louisiana, near which place they forded the Amite River, and made good their escape to Baton Rouge. Notwithstanding I marched over 50 miles per day, and moved during day and night, yet the distance I had to traverse from WEST to east to reach the line of their march, and owing to their use of the most skillful guides and unfrequented roads, I found it impossible, to my great mortification and regret, to overhaul them. During the last twenty-four hours of their march in this State, they traveled at a sweeping gallop, the numerous stolen horses previously collected furnishing them fresh relays. I have marched as rapidly as possible on my return to this point, and, in the absence of other orders, shall move to-day against the enemy's line of communication from the Mississippi River to Port Gibson. I shall annoy and harass him on his rear and flank, and then move toward his front, and communicate with the general commanding between Port Gibson and the railroad. I venture, general to address you direct, pending this difficulty of communication with Major-General Stevenson.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant, WIRT ADAMS, Colonel, Commanding.

MAY 20-23. -Expedition to Yazoo City, MISS., and skirmish (23rd) at Liverpool Landing.

Reports of Colonel Wirt Adams, Mississippi Cavalry.

NEAR LIVERPOOL, May 23, 1863.

GENERAL: I marched my command on yesterday as rapidly as the exhausted condition of the artillery horses would permit, crossed the river, and by dark reached a point 4 miles distant from Liverpool. Resuming the march this morning at 5 a. m., I hastened on to Liverpool, and posted my battery near the river bank and my cavalry dismounted within a few minutes after taking position three transports and two large gunboats appeared. The battery at once engaged them as they came within range, and as they passed my dismounted men poured a rapid and effective fire through the port-holes of the gunboats and all openings of the transports, driving the enemy from his guns. Taking position below the town, he opened a brisk fire of shell, grape, and cannister, with but little injury to my command, I am pleased to say. The fleet, after an hour's delay, resumed its course down the river, and has passed Satartia. The transports are boarded up on the sides and covered with thin iron plates, loopholed for small-arms, and armed with six field pieces each. My impression is the fleet has gone down for re-enforcements. The force left in Yazoo City is estimated by my scouts, who have just returned from the town, at from 800 to 1,200 men. A cavalry force is expected by the enemy at Yazoo City, coming by the Valley road. For this I am now watching.

I find that Liverpool is the only point where the battery can be advantageously posted on the Yazoo from Snyder's to Yazoo City, and I think it doubtful whether the enemy will give me another opportunity at that point.

I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

WIRT ADAMS, Colonel, Commanding,&c.

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Service Record.

Wirt Adams.  Appointed from Mississippi, September 28, 1863, to rank from September 25, 1863, confirmed January 25, 1864:  Paroled at Gainesville, Ala., May25, 1865.  Killed at Jackson, Mississippi, by John H. Martin, May1, 1888, in a street fight with John H. Martion a Newspaper editor.

Stephen Barlow Espy.

The following is from the history of the 115th., Illinois Infantry.
By Isaac Henry Clay Royes.
Late Second Lieutenant Co. E.
Pub. 1900, only 500 copies printed.
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Battle of Chickamauga.

Captain Stephen BarlowEspy, of company G.  Then The Brigade Commissary on the staff of General Whitaker, and seving as volunteer Aid-de-camp during the battle, received a fatal shot while courageously riding along the lines, carring orders and urging the troops forward.

Captain, Espy had been acting Bridade Commissary, but had been ordered to return to his company; he know a great battle was expected, and asked that the change be deferred tillafter the battle, saying to the Lieutenant, "What the company is you have made it, and I do not want to come now and take all the chances of honor from you."  His conduct in the battle was worthy the highest honor.  Remaining on the staff, he fell while carring an order from General Whitaker to Colonel Moore.

Stephen Barlow Espy.

Biogaphy.

By pushing on any of the pictures you can enlarge them.

Albert Doty.

Albert Doty.

Birth: unknown
Death: Sep. 28, 1873

Albert Doty Killed himself, Marked as a Sucide.

"Albert served in the civil war 1st with the 34th New York Infantry then with the 57th Massachusetts Infantry as Adjutant of the regiment. He married Emily Jane Mason in 1867. He studied architecture and was engaged in public works in Springfield, Illinois when he took his own life having never recovered from the early loss of his sweetheart. (Contributed by Kathie Martin)"

Civil War Service.

Albert Doty, 1st., Lieutenant, Age 23.  Enlisted from Hancock, Mass. and mustered as a private in company I., 57th., Mass., March 10, 1864, 1st., Lieutenant July 14, 1864, Captain United States Volunteers by Brevet, August 18, 1864, Per General Orders No. 15., Department, February 6, 1865, for gallant service in the operation on the Weldor Railroad, Virginia; mustered out, by expiration of service, July 30, 1865.  Previous service as Adjutant of a Volunteer regiment of infantry from New York, his death date is unknown.

New York, 34th., Infantry.

DOTY, ALBERT.—Age, 20 years. Enlisted, May 1,1861, at Herkimer, to serve two year; mustered in as private, Oo. G, June 15, 1861; promoted first sergeant, December 2, 1861; mustered i n as first lieutenant, March 20, 1862; adjutant, January 28, 1863; discharged for disability, May 7, 1863; commissioned first
lieutenant, May 30, 1862, with rank from March 20, 1862, vice J . E. Johnson, promoted; adjutant, February 10, 1863, with rank from January 28, 1863, vice G. W. Thompson, promoted.

The "Bomb-Proof"

On July 24, 1864, Doty and some of the men where at a Bomb-Proof just behind the trenches.  This bomb-proof was small about twelve feet square, and was hot in side so the men had built a arbor out side the bomb-proof, it was covered with branches and old canvas for protection from the sun.  Ealrier they were shelling the enemy and now they were returning the favor.  The men paid no mind as they were use to it.  Some were laying on the ground and some were sitting on a old cracker box writing letters home, when without waring or sound the bomb-proof exploded.  It was found that the enemy artillery guners aim was off and a ten-inch mortar shell fell in the middle of the "Bomb-proof".  Some of the men were either wounded or killed, some would die later from their wounds.  Doty who was a Sergeant Major at the time came out of it slightly bruised.

"Bomb-Proff" is a cave like hole dug in the side of a large mound of dirt. 

George Edward Barton.

George Edward Barton.

Birth: 30 July 1841, Worcester,Worcester Co.MA.
Death: 28 May 1878, Worcester,Worcester Co. MA.

Father: Ira Moore Barton.
Mother: Maria Waters Bullard.

Died at 36, years.

Civil War Veteran, Wounded in Battle.

George Edward Barton, Captain, Age 24, Residence Worcester; Corporal, Company 51th., Mass., Infantry, mustered in September 25, 1862; Sergeant-Major, November 4, 1862; mustered out by expirantion of service, July 27, 1863; 2nd., Lieutenant, 57th., Mass., Infantry, January 6, 1864; 1St., Lieutenant April 9, 1864; Captain, September 20, 1864. Mustered out July 26, 1865. Died in Worcester Mass., May 29, 1878.

The Piepho's

Piepho, now that's a funny sounding name, but I shouldn't laugh too hard as this is my sister husband's last name.  I had asked about the "Piepho", name before but she had no idea were the name came from.  She was surprise when I told her there was a Colonel from the Civil War, in the her husbands family.  I told her I would look into her husband's family.

She told me that the spelling was "Piepho", although she said there were different spellings of the name.  But she had no idea if these alternate names were linked to her husband's family.  So this page will be in two parts.  The first part of this page will be what I'll call the original name "Piepho", the second part will be the alternate names.

The different spellings are: Piepho, Peipho, Phipho, Peippo, Puppe.
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Carlo Piepho, 2nd., Lieutenant, 28th.,Ohio Infantry, Company C. & K., Age 38, Enlisted June 13, 1861, for 3 years; Promoted from 1st., Sergeant June 13, 1861 to 1st. Lieutenant Company K., October 26, 1861.  Resigned April 7, 1862.

Christian Piepho ( Phipho ), Private, 12th., Ohio, Infantry, Company A., Enlisted August 1, 1861, Residence CHICAGO, COOK CO, IL., Age 31, Height 5' 7, Hair BROWN, Eyes BLUE, Complexion FAIR, Marital Status SINGLE Occupation TAILOR, Nativity GERMANY. REENLISTED AS VETERAN VOLUNTEER.

Carlo Piepho ( Peipho ), Lieutenant Colonel, Company F. & S., 108th., Ohio Infantry, Age 41, Enlisted July 30, 1862, for 3 years.  Promoted from Captain, Company A., February 3, 1863.  Resigned March 13, 1864.

William Piepho, Musician, 108th., Ohio Infantry, Company A., Age 16.  Enlisted August 1, 1862, for 3 years.  Discharged May 17, 1863, at Cincinnati, by Civil Authority.

Thedore Piepho, Private, 2nd., Missouri, Cavalry, Company C., Enlisted September 8, 1864, at Cincinnati, Ohio, mustered in September 9, 1864, Mustered out June 18, 1865, at Chattarnooga Tenn.

Louis Piepho, 7th., Missouri 7th., Cavalry Company E.
No record found.

Henry Piepho ( peippo ), 8th., Minn., Infantry, Company B.
No record found.

No. 11. Report of Captain Carlo Piepho, One hundred and eighth Ohio Infantry.

GENERAL: Allow me to state to you the part which the One hundred and eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry took in the battle at Hartsville, Tenn., on December 7, 1862.

The One hundred and eighth, which formed a part of the Thirty-ninth Brigade, was encamped on the west side of the brigade, forming the right flank of the battle-line. The camp of the brigade, which was situated on a rocky hill, about 1 miles from Hartsville, rested, to its left, on a very steep and rocky bank of the Cumberland, close to a ford, which ford was protected by two pieces of artillery; in front of the camp, a dense grove of beech wood; on the right, the turnpike leading from Hartsville to Lebanon. Another ford in the Cumberland, between the camp and town, was left without protection. The outposts were thrown out about a half mile from camp, and formed a line from the bank of the Cumberland about one-half mile above camp to another point of the river bank, about one-half mile below. There were no outposts or vedettes posted on the opposite side of the river, where several roads connected at the above-mentioned ford, between camp and town. The road leading from Hartsville to Gallatin was also left without protection.

Soon after reveille, on Sunday morning, December 7, a negro servant of one of the officers of the One hundred and eighth ran into camp, shouting at the top of his voice, "The rebels are coming." I ordered the long-roll to beat, formed my battalion in line, and went out in front with Companies A and B, which two companies I threw out as skirmishers. I found the enemy thrown up in line of battle on the summit of a low hill, ready to rush on us, in shooting range of our camp. The rest of the battalion (five companies) I left command of Adjutant Huhn, of the One hundred and eighth, and sent word to him to follow me as reserve, and take position on a place to the left of our regimental camp, but by mistake the order was not communicated verbally, so he took position on the extreme right, and soon was in close contact with the rebels.

The position he took was good, but I could not thereby accomplish my intention of charging the enemy at the point of the bayonet. By this time the two other regiments of infantry (One hundred and sixth Ohio and One hundred and fourth Illinois) formed in line, and the action began to become very lively. The enemy opened his batteries, throwing a great mass of shells and canister. Our artillery took position on the left of our line, and opened on the enemy. Soon the line of skirmishers, which protected our left, fell back behind the artillery, by which movement the artillery was exposed and soon disabled. My battalion held its position firmly for about one hour, when the commander of the brigade waved a white handkerchief and surrendered. Our left wing broke, and I came pretty near being outflanked. I now changed front toward our right, from which direction the enemy came rushing in on the Hartsville road. Under a heavy fire, the enemy demanded my surrender, which I denied; but soon I was compelled to fall back to a small creek, on the right of the Hartsville road, where I made another stand. By this time the enemy had full possession of our camps, Colonel Moore having surrendered before I knew anything about it.

The position I held on the creek above mentioned I soon found totally surrounded by the enemy. Here I was demanded the second time to surrender, and, seeing that I could not accomplish anything with the small force which was left to me, I finally consented to the demand.

My command numbered, besides myself and my adjutant, 4 captains, 7 lieutenants, and 400 enlisted men. (The rest of the officers were disabled by sickness to take part in the action.) They all showed a bravery and gallantry unexpected for new troops. The arms which were used by my command were the Austrian rifle, an army totally worthless,and condemned on different occasions, the locks of said guns having springs of so weak construction that many of the men had to snap the cock three or more times before the piece would discharge. The men also were provided with ammunition a good deal too large for the pieces; the caliber of the guns .58, and that of the ammunition .54. Notwithstanding these calamities, the men stood like veterans, and most of them fired 20 to 25 rounds. Our loss was 66 killed, wounded and missing.*

Your most obedient servant, CARLO PIEPHO, Captain, Comdg. One hundred and eighth Regiment Ohio Vol. Infty.

Note. Captain Carlo Piepho, would later be promoted to Lietenant Colonel, of the 108th., Illinois.
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Following the name of Piepho can be confusing so I will give you a break down of the names.

Colonel Carlo Piepho=Peipho.
Christian Piepho=Phipho.
Henry Piepho=Peippo.

I put these alternate names through a search and this is what I found.

There is only one Peipho and that's Colonel Carlo Piepho=Peipho, his info can be found in the first part of this page.

Although Christian Piepho, has alternate spelling of Phipho, I couldn't any other Phipho's in the Civil War.

Henry Piepho alternate spelling is Peippo, I found there was only one Peippo in the Civil War and this is what I found.

Now this name of Peippo can get confusing real fast but I will try to break it down so you can follow this line.  In the roster he is under the name of Peippy but his info is recorded under the name of Puppo.  Now he also has a alternate spelling which is Puppe and I will put that informantion after his information.

P U P P O , A N D R E W . — Age, 38 years. Enlisted at Thirteenth congressional district, to serve tbree years, and mustered in as private, Co. C, June 21, 1864; transferred to Co. D, J u l y 4, 1864; to Co. D, Sixty-fifth Infantry, September 1, 1864, as Pieppo; also borne as Anders Peippy.

Ernst Puppe, Sergeant, 82nd., Illinois Ifantry, Ifantry company E.
Although he is recorded as being in company E., he was not found on any company rosters.

Ernest Puppe, 75th., Pennsylvania Infantry, Sergeant, Mustered August 9, 1861. Promoted to Sergeant, December, 1862; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, March 3, 1864.

Joseph Puppe, Private, 30th., Massachusetts, Infantry, Company K., age 30, was a weaver; Enlisted and mustered September 17, 1864.  Reported to have been killed October 19, 1864, at Cedar Creek, Virrginia.
He wasn't on the rosters as Puppe but Puppee.

I followed all the alternate names will they lead back to my sisters family she may never know, but it was fun and insteresting following the line of names.

On The March.

The soldier did more marching then fighting and when it was time to fight many did it in bare feet.  Shores were had to come by for both sides.  When there were shoes they were soon wore out from the many long marches.  When on the march many would take off their shoes and tie the laces together and hang them on their rifle as the cartoon on the left shows.  This page will not be about shoes but the men that marched in their bare feet.

New York 91st., Infantry.

*Lieutenant Reese walked the last half of the march in bare feet.

*The shoes of Sergt. Major E. R. Cone gave out early in the march, yet he has not only kept up with the regiment, but has performed all his duties in bare feet.

*James Richardson, Company F, wounded on the 1st instant, without shoes, his feet dressed in cloths, has kept up with the regiment, and is now present for duty.

Report of Lieutenant Colonel Joseph B. Leake, Twentieth Iowa Infantry.

Very many of my command marched with shoes so much worn that their feet were on the ground, and were badly bruised and cut up by the stony roads. A few had been supplied with boots at Camp Lyon, which fitted them so illy that their feet became much blistered and inflamed by the continuous marching. A few of these last mentioned ( carried their boots and marched in their bare feet ) to the scene of action.

No. 204 Reports of Col. John C. Moore, Second Texas Infantry.

By this time many who had left camp with worn-out shoes became totally barefooted, and many of the men, as well as some of the officers, returned to camp after the battle in their bare feet.

*Side note.

REESE, JR., AQUILLA A. Age, 20 years. Enrolled at Baltimore, Md., to serve three years, and mustered in as second: lieutenant, Co. A , February 27, 1865; mustered out with company, July 3, 1865, near Washington, D. C ; first lieutenant, New York Volunteers, by brevet. Commissioned second lieutenant, February 24, 1865, with; rank from January 8, 1865.

CONE, EDWARD RAYMOND.—Age, 19 years. Enrolled at Albany, to serve three years, and mustered in as sergeant, Co. C, September 24, 1861; re-enlisted as a veteran, January 1, 1864; promoted first sergeant, prior to October, 1864; sergeant major, December 7, 1864; mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. C, May 28, 1865; mustered out with company, July 3, 1865, near Balls Cross Roads, Va. captain, N. Y . Vols., by brevet. Commissioned first lieutenant, May 11, 1865, with rank from March 2,1865.

RICHARDSON, JAMES. Age, 23 years. Enlisted at Troy, to serve one year, and mustered in as private, Co. F , August 31, 1861; discharged, June 13, 1865, at Whitehall Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa.

John E. Wardlow

Lieutenant John E. Wardlow.

John E. Wardlow, son of James and Eliza ( Cooke ) Wardlow, was born in Pawtucketm Mass. ( territory which is now in Rhode Island ), October 16, 1840.  He attended the public schools of his native place of his youth.  At the breaking out of the Rebellion he manifested a strong desire to serve his country in her hour of peril, Enlisting as a Private in Battery B, First Rhode Island Light Artillery, August 13, 1861.  That he was an excellent soldier is shown by the fact that he was successively promoted to Corporal, Sergeant and First Sergeant in his battery, and afterwards was detached as acting Sergeant-Major of Artillery Brigade of the Second Army Corps of the army of the Potomac.

He subsequently received a commission as Second Lieutenant inthe Fourteenth Rhode Island Heavy Artillery October 16, 1863, and afterwards on appearing before the Examining Boardat Washington D. C., received a commission as First Lieutenant in the same regiment, December 3, 1863, and was assigned to Company E. He was acting battalion Quartermaster of his battalion from January 21, 1864-March 1864.  He was also borne on detached service as Post Quartermaster ans Commissary From March 27, 1864, until November 6, 1864.  Also served as Post Commissary at Donaldsonville La., from June 28, 1864 to August 29, 1865.

He was discharged from service in consequence of impaired health August 29, 1865.  After returning to the North he went to an infirmary in New York for his health, but not receiving any lasting benefit returned to Providence, Rhode Island.  Soon afterwards, while visiting relatives in New York City, he was taken suddenly ill of heart disease and died there March 10, 1876.

Side note.  Enrolled and mustered as a Private, Battery B, First Rhode Island Light Artillery, August 13, 1861, Promoted to Corporal October 1, 1861, Sergeant December 15, 1861, First Lieutenant May 12, 1862.  

Company A., Ohio 86th., Infantry.

Finding any information on the 86th., is very difficult so the information here is very limited.  But I decided to put up the information I do have, as the picture is neat and the men look so young.  I know this picture is hard to fine and those looking into these lines will be glad to see it, and, "Yes you may copy it if you wish." 
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Ohio 86th., Infantry, Company A.
1863-1864.

Back roll left to right.

Samuel Holland, Enlisted from Youngstown, Age 19., Sergeant, was Promoted.

Josiah L. Zimmerman, Enlisted from Poland, Age 18, Private, Dead.
Packard Loverain, Enlisted from Youngstown, Age 18, Private.

Front Roll Left to right.

Joseph Nelson Ashburn, Enlisted from Lordstown, Age 25, Private.

William D. Courtney, Enlisted from Poland, Age 17, Musician.

Authors note.  This information and picture came from "The History of the 86th., regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry", written by Private, Joseph N. Ashburn, see picture above.

William Atkins, Civil War.

William Atkins, Enlisted in the 124th., Ohio, Infantry, Company B., as a Corporal, on August 14, 1862, for 3 years age 19.  Killed in battle of Chickamauga Ga., on September 19, 1863.

The following comes from the regimental History of the 124th., Ohio Infantry..

I saw the first man of your regiment killed, Corporal Atkins.  He was a tall, finely formed man, a farmer and school teacher by occupation; an abolitionist, he hated slavery, and consequently the slaveholders rebellion; and many a time around mirthful campfire had he been the object of his fiery sentiments of his hatred of that giant wrong; and some times it was hinted in his hearing " The best fighters are not as a rule the best talkers."  I can see him now as he stands at my right behind the sheltering trunk of a large pine loading and firing , in the storm of bullets as calmly as though not at death's carnival.

I saw blood flowing from his left shoulder, I say, "William, you are badly wounded; go to the rear." Putting his hand up to his wounded shoulder, and extending his left arm says, "See Captain I am not much hurt, I want to give them another."  He draws another cartridge from his box, springs his hammer, runs the cartridge half way down a bullet from the enemy pierces that brave heart, and I see him fall on his face dead.

The Murder of William Dulin ( Dullin ), Civil War.

The following information comes from a book called:

Butler and his cavalry in the war of the secession 1861-1865.
By U. R. Brooks, Pub., 1909.
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William Dulin, ( Dullin), was short down in cold blood on the coner of Main and Culpeper streets in Warrenton by a Captain Farnsworth, of a company in the eighth Illinois Cavalry.  Several of the members of the Black Horse Cavalry, were surprised in Warrenton and as the odds were against them they made a dash to escape capture, and rejoined their company.  William Dulin's ( Dullin's, ), horse fell with him and while in a semi-conscious condition from the fall he was immediately shot and mortally wounded while he lay prostrate upon the street by Captain Farnsworth. 

The members of the Black Horse company swore vengeance against this same captain, and he was told by Mrs. James Catlett, of Catlett station, that every member of the company had his ( Farnsworth's ) name engraved upon their cariridge boxes, and it would be only a matter of time untill he would meet his fate.

On the 3rd, day of July, 1863, Farnsworth led a charge at Gettysburg, where he received a mortal wound, and before he would surrender he deliberately took his own pistol and blew his brains out, and thus ended the brilliant career of his reckless man who rose from Captain in the eighth Illinois to Colonel of the regiment, and then to Brigadier-General.

Four Faces Of 115th., Illinois Infantry.

Here are four men of the 115th., Illinois Infantry, I picked them as they looked so young.  Some did not make it out of the war.  Each man has a short Biography, but because it has to be copied by hand then retuyped I will not put them here.  However you can request it by giving the name of the soldier and regiments number and the page number ( 115th. Illinois Infantry-page number.)

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James T. King.

James T. King, Private, Company F., 115th, Illinois United States Infantry, Residence Madison County, Illinois, Age 18, Height 5 feet and 7 inches, Hair Light, Eyes Blue, Complexion Light, Single, Occupation Clerk, Nativity Madison County, Illinois, Enlisted August 6, 1862, at Macon County Illinois, For 3 years, Mustered in September 13, 1862, at Camp Butler, Illinois, Mustered out May 22, 1865, at Camp Chase, Ohio.  Biography-p.366. 



Newton B. Kinman

Newton B. Kinman, Private, Company I., 115th., Illinois United States Infantry, Residence Jacksonville, Morgan County Illinois, Age 19, Height 5feet and 7 inches, Hair Auburn, Eyes Gary, Complexton Light, Occupation Farmer, Enlisted August 6, 1864, at Jacksonville Illinois, for 1 year, Mustered in August 8, 1864, at Jacksonville.  Died of disease February 24, 1865, at Huntsville Ala.  Biography-p.396.



Philip Clements

 Philip Clements, Private, Company E., 115th., Illinois United States Infantry, Residence South Macon, Macon County Illinois, Age 17, Height 5 feet and 8 inches, Hair Dark, Eyes Gray, Complextion Light, Single, Occupation Farmer, Nativity Boone County, Indiana, Enlisted August 13, 1862, at Macon Illinois, for 3 years, Mustered in September 13, 1862, at Camp Butler, Illinois, Mustered out June 11, 1865, aat Camp Harker, Teen.  Promoted Corporal.  Biography-p.345.

Samuel Rugh.

 Samuel Rugh, Private, Company E., 115th., Illinois United States Infantry, Residence Blue Mound, Macon County, Illinois, Age 21, Height 5 feet and 10 inches, Hair Auburn, Eyes Hazel, Complexion Fair, Single, Occupation Farmer, for 3 years, Nativity Indiana County, Pennsylvania, Enlisted August 13, 1862, at Macon County, Illinois, for 3 years, Mustered in September 13, 1862, at Camp Butler, Illinois, Mustered out June 11, 1865, at Camp Harker, Tenn.  Biography-p.353.



 

Andrew J. Speese.

Andrew J. Speese, 3rd., Pennsylvania Cavalry, Company H., rank Corporal, Mustered in August 17, 1861. Promoted to Corporal, November 25, 1862; wounded at Accotink, Va., October 14, 1861; mustered out with Company, August 24, 1864.

The following is an account on how he be came wounded.

On October 11, while the company was at drill under Lieutenant Baugham, he received orders, to report at once to General Heinzelman, when it was learned that a column of the enemy had passed Pohick Church, and would probable attack our line. He was instructed to ascertain the strenght and probable intentions of this force as quickly as possible. At the time only twelve carbines had been issued to the company, enough to arm the non-commissioned officers, the privates carring pistols and sabres.

Riding leisurely along, when nearing the village of Accotink Virginia., in a thick woods, the advance guard suddenly encounted the First Mississippi Rifles, and a sharp skirmish ensued, the Confederates falling back in disorder upon their battery stationed beyond the village, and kept up a scattering fire, as they retreated. The horses, noy being accustomed to the noise of firearms, soon became unmanagerable, creating so much confusion that the pursuit was stopped and the company retired from the woods. Andrew J. Speese and Edward Tarman were wounded, and one horse waas killed and five wounded.

This account was taken from the Third Cavalry regimental history, in it Andrew J. Speese tells of many personal experiences in battle.

George Gordon Meade.

George Gordon Meade

Birth: Dec. 31, 1815

Death: Nov. 6, 1872

Civil War Union Major General. Known universally for being the victor of the Battle of Gettysburg. Graduated from the USMA in 1835, placing 19th of 56. Left army in 1836, and returned in 1842 as a second lieutenant in the Corps of Topographical Engineers. Employed as a military engineer up to and including the Mexican War, where he was present at Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, and Monterrey. Promoted to Brigadier General, US Volunteers on August 31, 1861 a few months after the start of the Civil War. Commanded a brigade of Pennsylvania Reserve troops on the Peninsula and during the Seven Days battles. Severely wounded at the Battle of Glendale. Commanded the brigade at the Battle of Second Bull Run after partially recovering. Elevated to Division commander, he commanded the I Corps's 3rd Division at the Battles of South Mountain, Antietam and Fredericksburg, where his troops made a temporary breakthrough of the Confederate lines.

Named commander of the Army of the Potomac's V Corps a few days after the battle, and was promote to Major General. Led his Corps at the Battle of Chancellorsville, where he successfully executed the secret and strategic crossing of the Rappahannock River, only to have his efforts squandered by General Joseph Hooker's timidity. Replaced Hooker as commander of the Army of the Potomac on June 28, 1863. Just a few days later, the Army of the Potomac was involved in the monumental Battle of Gettysburg. General Meade arrived on the scene the night of July 1st, and made the critical decision to stay and continue the fight. The Confederate forces were subsequently defeated after two more days.

The Battle of Gettysburg has been argued to be the turning point of the Civil War. General Meade himself was roundly criticized then and now for not pursuing the defeated Confederate forces after the battle. Matching his stellar war record was his famous horse "Old Baldy." This many-times wounded Warhorse carried the General faithfully through some of the bloodiest battlefields of the Civil War. The only further significant independent command decisions for the Army of the Potomac made by General Meade was the aborted Mine Run Campaign in the fall of 1863. When Ulysses S. Grant named Lieutenant General and commander of all US forces, he joined with the Army of the Potomac, and directed Army strategy and operations against Robert E. Lee.

General Meade nominally retained command of the Army, although strategic decisions were made by Grant. He led the Army in all of the battles from the Wilderness right up until Appomattox. He received the Thanks of Congress for his Gettysburg efforts, and ended the war as Major General in the Regular Army. He died while in active duty command of the Military Division of the Atlantic. His son, George Jr., served as his aide during the Battle of Gettysburg.

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Parents:
Richard Worsam Meade (1778 - 1828)
Margaret Coats Butler Meade (1782 - 1852)

Spouse:
Margaretta Sergeant Meade (1814 - 1886)

Children:
John Sergeant Meade (1841 - 1865)
George Gordon Meade (1843 - 1897)
Margaret Butler Meade (1845 - 1905)
Spencer Meade (1850 - 1911)*
Sarah Wise Meade Large (1851 - 1913)
Henrietta Meade (1853 - 1944)
William Meade (1855 - 1891)

Cause of death: Pneumonia.

Burial: Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

William P. Seal, 18th., Pennsylvania Cavalry.



Lieutenant W. P. Seal.



William P Seal, was mustered September 17, 1862. Was wounded slightly, June 15, 1864, at St., Mary's Church. Was promoted from Sergeant January 2. 1865. Mustered out with his company June 14, 1865. Residence 917, Filbert Street, Philandelphia, Pennsylvania.

Note. On the roster his name is spelled "Sea."

The following battle report is one he was in, although his name is only stated once it was with high honor.

No. 165. Report of Major John W. Phillips, Eighteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, of operations October 8-9.

HEADQUARTERS EIGHTEENTH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY,

October 11, 1864.

LIEUTENANT: In accordance with instructions received from brigade headquarters, I have the honor to transmit the following report of the part my regiment took in the late engagements:

On Saturday, October 8, my regiment (being rear guard for the division) was attacked by the advance of the enemy's force. The rear battalion, Lieutenant Blough commanding, formed and checked them, killing three and wounding one captain and six others. The Third Battalion, Captain Britton, formed and met the second charge, allowing Lieutenant Blough to fall back behind him. This was done in some confusion, owing to the strength and confidence with which the enemy advanced. My men fired repeated volleys into the head of the column and so effectually checked the advance that a flank movement on his part became necessary. As soon as I observed this I ordered my men to fall back and take position in the woods, where I learned the Second New York, Major Hull, was formed to assist me. This they did in much confusion, owing to the furious charge made by the enemy. He was checked by the charge of Major Hull, but, coming on in vastly superior numbers, we were forced to fall back upon the main portion of the brigade. In this running fight of more than two miles I lost 4 men killed, 7 wounded, and 5 missing. The color bearer of the enemy was seen to fall, and from the nature of the advance his loss must have been severe. Much credit is due Lieutenant Blough and Captain Britton, and the officers and men in their respective battalions, for the stubborn manner in which they met the repeated charges of the enemy.

In the action of the 9th I was ordered, in the early part of the engagement, to support Major Krom, Fifth New York, whose command was deployed, on the right of our line as skirmishers. This I did until ordered by one of General Custer's staff to tear down all the fences in my front, and deploy my whole regiment as skirmishers. I had scarcely got it deployed as ordered when General Custer ordered Captain Britton, who was on the left of the line, to charge. Soon the whole line was in motion and advanced as rapidly as the nature of the ground and the wearied condition of my horse would allow, driving the enemy's skirmishers before it. When the enemy's center gave way the right of my line was quite far advanced and was in position to give a flank fire as he began to retreat from the top of the hill where his artillery was last in position. Owing to the long run I had made over fences and ditches, and through the woods and brush, many of my horses and become exhausted and my line necessarily much scattered, and the difficulties in the way of a rapid advance on the right flank were becoming greater, owing to the still more unequal nature of the ground in my front. I saw I could do nothing more than pick up a few stragglers if I remained there. Accordingly (not seeing Colonel Pennington at the time) I rode up to General Custer and stated the difficulties, and received permission from his to bring my command on the main road and pursue as rapidly as possible.

I immediately ordered Captain Britton forward rapidly on the main road. In the meantime Lieutenant J. R. Winters, Company E; Lieutenant J. W. Smith, Company B; Lieutenant Nieman, Company E, and Lieutenant Grier, Company B, having seen the enemy's artillery and wagons in rapid flight, gathered together what men were near, pushed forward rapidly in pursuit, passing by the right flank of the artillery and entering the main road about 500 yards in rear of the wagon train. At this point the officers above mentioned and the men with them had the advance of everything on the road, and in three minutes' time came up with the rear of the train. The enemy made a stand in the corner of a wood for a few moments, killing Lieutenant Winters, who had emptied his pistol and was moving furiously upon them with drawn saber. This was the last stand he made, and the wagons were left to the mercy of any one who had a horse swift enough to overtake the terrified teamsters.

The men of my command moved forward with Lieutenant Grier head until there was not a wagon or ambulance that had not been stopped or turned back, some of the Second Brigade following in the rear of them. Lieutenant Grier and his party led the advance all the way, and although he had not men enough to guard all the wagons and ambulances back to the rear, yet he did send many back in charge of men of my own regiment. These so sent back were delivered by Sergeant Puder, of Company M, to some of the First Vermont, whom it is presumed delivered them to the provost-marshal. One piece of artillery was captured by Private Samuel Fry Company F, who alone sobered one of the drivers in order to compel him to stop his horses and turn around and drive back.

This piece he guarded back himself, and should have the full credit of its capture. Private Smith Allen, Company D, charged up to another piece alone and sobered a driver and was in turn severely wounded in the neck, but remained with the piece and rode by it as it was carried back. He acted very bravely. The piece that was strapped beneath the limber was passed by Lieutenant Grier, and the enemy driven from it by his party, but being then in full pursuit of the enemy he did not think it best then to detach any of his men to take particular charge of it. It was taken charge of by some officer of the Eighth New York.

The number of prisoners captured as straggling parties of the enemy's cavalry was nineteen. If I add to this the number taken with that artillery and with the ambulances and wagons it will swell the number greatly.

I wish to mention for particular gallantry, Sergt. James McKay, Company B; Sergt. William Scott, Company G; Sergt. Puder, Company M; Sergt. William P. Seal, Company E; Corporal Depew, Company E; Private Stephen S. Kelley, Company K, Private John A. Chester, Company F; Sergt. Charles A, Clark, Company B. In mentioning the names of these I would do great injustice to many others, did I not state that this list does not include all who did their duty nobly. These mentioned I saw in the van of the fight, and know from personal observation how well they merit mention. All the non-commissioned officers mentioned richly deserve promotion for their strict attention to duty and their noble conduct in time of action.

I will not mention particularly, further than I have already done, the names of any of my commissioned officers, some were ahead of others, but I am convinced it was not from any lack of zeal, but for reasons which will readily suggest themselves when the nature of the ground passed over is taken into consideration.

I liked to have forgotten to mention the name of T. Jackman, regimental commissary-sergeant, who, although he had no particular duty to perform on the field, was in the front all day, and acted with peculiar bravery. He advanced up to the enemy's skirmish line and with his pistol killed a private and wounded an officer who was endeavoring to saber him. He also, during the day, captured a prisoner.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. W. PHILLIPS

Major, Commanding Eighteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry.

New Faces of Indiana Soldiers,

Here are some new faces of the Indiana regiments.  This page is more about the faces then information, although there will be some information.  This page is to help families or people of interest get a picture they may not have gotten otherwise.

Note. These pictures can be enlarged by pushing on one of them.

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Milton W. Henderson,Second Lieutenant Milton W. Henderson, Residence Prairieton, Indiana, 85th., Indiana Infantry Company E.  Commission March 18, 1865, Mustered April 2, 1865.  Mustered out with regiment.

Marion Elston, Sergeant Major, 37th., Indiana Infantry, Company K., killed at the battle of Atlanta.

Augustus E. Spencer, Enlisted 37th., Indiana Infantry, Company F., October 20, 1861, enlisted at Lawrenceburg, age 21. Died at Fullahoma Tenn., August 8, 1863.

Gilbert Armstrong, Sergeant, 58th, Indiana Infantry, Company E., Enlisted November 13, 1861, at Jasper Indiana,Age 37, Mustered out 1865; Corporal. Promoted Sergeant June 30 1863. Terrell Volume 5 Page 659. Resident of Ireland. Mustered out November 11 1864. Mustered out Savanah, GA. No day given on discharge

John R. Rankin, Lieutenant, 27th., Indiana Infantry, Company A., enlisted September 1, 1861, at Indianapolis Indiana, Age 18.  1st Sergt. Veteran 24 January, 1864. 1st Lieut 23 April, 1864.  Picture as a Sergeant.

Buskirk Brothers.

Left. Isaac Van Buskirk, Company F., 27th., Indiana Infantry, died of wounds at Chancellorsville.

Right, John Van Buskirk, Opderly Segeant, Company F., Known as "Sandy."

Thomas Grimes, Captain, 85th., Indiana Infantry, Company C., Enlisted August 12, 1862, at Centerville, Indiana, Age 40, Mustered out April 12, 1865: 1st Lt, September 4, 1862. Capt, May 10, 1863

 

Spillard F. Horrall, Captain, 42nd., Indiana Infantry, Company G., Enlisted1861, as a Second Lieutenant, Promoted Captain, then on September 16, 1864, retired for sickness.

Mrs. S. F. Horrall, maiden name Jane Crabbs, married Mr. Horrall, January 27, 1853.

 

Mahlon C. Connett, Captain 37th., Indiana Infantry, Company E., Residence Bedford Iwoa.

Edward Ratchford Geary, "Boy Captain."

Edward R. Geary.
"Boy Captain."

Edward Ratchford Geary was born at Salem, Westmoreland, County, Pennsylvania, on September 1, 1845, and was killed in the midnight battle at Wauhatehie, Tennessee, Ocyober 29, 1863, being only eighteen year and two monthsold when killed.  His body was sent home and buried at Newsalem Pennsylvania.  He was musteredinto Knap's Independent Battery E., Pennsylvania Light Artillery, as Second Lieutenant, on September 8, 1861.  He was wounded at the battle of Cedar Mountain Virginia, on August 9, 1862.  On July 16, 1863, he was promoted from Second to First Lieutenant, and was commissioned Captain of Hampton Battery F., on October 20, 1863, but was killed before being mustered in.  On March 13, 1865, he was Breveted Major and Lieutenant Colonel.

While the battery was encamped on Maryland Heights in the fall of 1863, Lieutenant Geary was unanimously elected Captain of Hampton Battery.  His commission from the State of Pennsylvania, dated October 29, 1863, was forewarded to his father John W. Geary, then in command of the White Star Division of the Twelfth Corps.  He had his son's commission in his pocket when Captain Geray was killed.

Four Faces Of 151st, New York Infantry.

Read Left to Right

Top Roll.

BOWEN, JR., HEZEKIAH.—Age, 40 years. Enrolled at Lockport, to serve three years, and mustered in as captain, Co. A, August 13, 1862; discharged, September 19, 1864.  Commissioned captain, November 10, 1862, with rank from August 13, 1862, original.

BOGARDUS, CHARLES.—Age, 23 years. Enrolled at Lockport, to serve three years, and mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. A, August 13, 1862; as captain, Co. I, February 28, 1863; „ wounded and captured in action, July 9, 1864, at Monocacy, Md.; discharged for disability, December 15, 1864; mustered in as lieutenant colonel, January 8, 1865; mustered out with regiment, June 26, 1865, near Washington, D. C. Commissioned first lieutenant, November 10, 1862, with rank from- August 13, 1862, original; captain, January 7, 1863, with rank from December 12, 1862, vice G. S. Hutchinson resigned; lieutenant colonel, December 10, 1864, with rank from November 8, 1864, vice T. M. Fay resigned.

Bottom Roll.

TANNER, B E N J A M I N BALDWIN.—Age, 25 years. Enrolled at Lockport, to serve three years, and mustered in as second lieutenant, Go. A, August 13, 1862; as first lieutenant, April 1.4, 1863; died of disease, September 20, 1863, at Washington, D. C.

WARING, A L B E R T A.—Age, 20 years. Enrolled, August 13, 1S62, at Rigeway, to serve three years; mustered i n as first sergeant, Co. A, October 22, 1802; promoted sergeant-major, March 1,- 1863; mustered in as second lieutenant, Co. A, June 10. 1863; as first lieutenant, December 22, 1863; mustered out with company, June 26, 1865, near Washington, I). C. Commissioned second lieutenant, May 27, 1863, with rank from April 14, 1863, vice B. B. Tanner promoted; first lieutenant, November 30, 1863, with rank from September 20, 1863, vice B. B. Tanner died of disease.

Lieutenant Colonel Charles Bogardus.

Birth: Mar. 28, 1841, Cayuga County, New York.

Death: 1929, Emmet County, Michigan.

Col. Bogardus Is Buried With Military Honors

The body of Col. Charles Bogardus arrived in Paxton on Monday evening from Pellston, Mich., accompanied by the daughter and husband, Attorney and Mrs. Oscar R. Zipf, of Freeport, Ill. Burial took place at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at the family lot in Glen Cemetery, with Prairie Post No. 150 American Legion in charge. Chaplain E. H. Sauers, of Prairie Post, who is pastor of the Paxton M. E. Church, officiated. Many of the friends of the deceased were present at the services.  The military escort, in uniform, consisted of the following Legionnaires; Standard Bearer, Cletus Jayne, and Raymond Swanfelt; firing squad, Albin Anderson in command and John Colwell, Roy Holton, Ed Johnson, Primus Ryberg, Clifford Fitzgerald, Simon Caristen and Harvey Wellers, members. The pall bearers were Messrs C. A. Larson, F. L. Wesslund, John Swanson, P. A. Clark, Victor Lundberg and Charles Aspergren.

Spouse: Hannah Whitaker Pells Bogardus (1838 - 1923)

Burial: Glen Cemetery, Paxton, Ford County, Illinois.

Abner Floyd & William S. Herbert.

Eighty-Fifth Indian Volunteer Infantry.

Left to Right.

Captain Abner Floyd---Captain William S. Herbert.

It seems that ever time I find a name or a picture I like I can't seem to find any information on them.  Just like in this case.  I liked the looks of their faces, but when I looked for informaation on them I found very little.  Even looking through the Regiments History Book I found little.  But I decided to put up what little information I have on them.  Those looking into these family lines will be glad to have any information let along a picture of him.

Captain, Abner Floyd, Residence Annapolis, Commission August 1 or 8. 1862, Mustered September 2, 1862.  Killied Thompson Station, Tenn. 

Here's what the regiment history had to say about him.

Cpatain Abner Floyd, was born in 1829, of good old Kentucky stock, received his education in the common schools of Parks county, Indiana.  A millwright by trade he worked at this business in Indiana, Ohio and Missouri, in politics he was ardent republican.  In religion , a member of the Universalist Ckurch.  A memberof the Mason's fraternity, he was the master of our lodge, organized in the regiment after our mustered out into service.

A stalwart in loyalty he organized company A., and joined the 85th., at the head of this noble company.  When leaving home on the train and bidding good-by to his family he said "you take good care of home and I will stand by the flag."  And waving it over him he was off to war.  His father before him was a captain in the war of 1812, and the war like fires that flamed in his father's soul came out in life of hisss noble son.

Abner Floyd was born a captain and was and so was recognized by comrades as one in every way worthy to command.  Had his life been spared he would have been in line for promotion.  But in the bloody battle of Thompson Station he fell mortally wounded and lingering a little while his noble spirit passed beyond the sight and the weeping.  He had been with us about six months, long enoughto have left an abiding evidence of his nobility.  A leader himself he was willing to follow where othersled and so fell in line of his duty "Standing by the Flag." 

His Sister writes of him as follow:  He was a brave, noble generous hearted man, a friend to all and especiall to the aged and afficted.  One of his favorite maxims was "Always respect grey hairs."

Such was Captain Floyd of Co. A., when he fell in his 34th., year, leading his company stalwart soldiers in the unfortunate battle of Thompson Station, March 5, 1863, Tenn.

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William S. Herbert, was captain of Co. C., Residence Chicago, commission April 1, 1863, Mustered May 10, 1863.  Mustered out with the regiment.  The picture shows him at the time he was a Lieutenant.

Authors note.  William S Herbert, is some what a mystery.  Although he is in the History of the regiment as the picture shows and he is listed in the roster of Co. C.,  but nothing is said about him in the history.  I went through the the book and found nothing on him.  He is not recorded in the National Park Service nor The Indiana State Digital Archives.  Yes a mystery man indeed.

The information for this page came from the following;

History of the Eighty-Fifty Indiana Volunteer Infantry, By Jefferson E. Brant, Pub. 1902.