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THE

Seventh Pennsylvania Veteran
Volunteer Cavalry

ITS

RECORD, REMINISCENCES AND ROSTER

WITH AN APPENDIX

BY

WILLIAM B. SIPES Ml

MINERS' JOURNAL PRINT
POTTSVILLE, PA.

PREFACE

At the twenty-sixth annual Reunion of the Sev
enth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Cavalry Asso
ciation held at Connellsville, Pennsylvania, on Octo
ber 6th, 1903, a committee was authorized to be ap
pointed to prepare a History and Roster of the
Seventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Cavalry
Regiment. The undersigned were appointed a publi
cation committee by President of the x^ssociation, H.
D. Loveland, on February 18, 1904. At the twenty-
seventh annual Reunion of the Association held at
Milton, Pennsylvania, on October 25th, 1904, the
Roster wias presented in pamphlet form and accepted
by the Association, and the committee was continued.
Early in 1905, the Publication Committee asked
Colonel William B. Sipes, who had been authorized
in 1861 by the Governor of Pennsylvania, Andrew G.
Curtin, to recruit and organize the regiment, now
living at Bath Beach, New York, to A\Tite the History
of the Seventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Cav
alry. Colonel Sipes consented to undertake the writ
ing of the history and spent the summer of 1905 in
work upon it. The Publication Committee and the
President of the Association were in constant com
munication with Colonel Sipes during the summer
and co-operated with him in advancing the work.
On August 10, 1905, Colonel Sipes completed the work
and placed it in the hands of the committee. On
September 4, 1905, Colonel Sipes died suddenly of
pneumonia. The following obituary notice of him
was published :

II PREFACE
"Colonel William B. Sipes, of Bath Beach,
"Brooklyn, New York, died at Phenix, Rhode Island,
"the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Mabel Sipes
"Spencer, on Monday, September 4, 1905, after a
"brief illnes of pneumonia.
"Colonel Sipes Avas in 1860 editor of the Potts-
"ville Register, a weekly Douglas Democratic pa-
"per. In the war of 1861 — 65 he led a (_k)mpany of
"Infantry, as Captain, in the three months' service,
"and later received authority from Governor Andrew
"G. Curtin to raise a Regiment of Cavalry, the Sev-
"enth Pennsylvania Cavalry, of which he gave the
"Colonelcy to General George C. Wynkoop, of Potts-
"ville, himself taking the Lieutenant Colonelcy. Upon
"the retirement of Colonel Wynkoop, he became Colo-
"nel of the Regiment. Upon the occasion of the re-
"enlistment of the regiment in 1864, a banquet was
"given its officers on March 3, 1864, at the Pennsyl-
"vania Hall, in Pottsville, at which a handsome
"sword Wias presented to Colonel Sipes by the ladies
"of Pottsville. "At the request of his comrades in the service,
"Joseph H. Denning, of St. Clair, John A. Opp, of
"Plymouth, Penna., and Heber S. Thompson, of
"Pottsville, Colonel Sipes has just completed the
"writing of a history of the Seventh Pennsylvania
"Cavalry, which is now in the hands of ilr. John A.
"Opp, of Plymouth, Penna., the President of the Sev-
"enth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Cavalry or-
"ganization, for revision preparatory to being sub
"mitted to General Stewart, the Adjutant General of
"Pennsylvania, and the Commission appointed by an
"Act of the Legislature to assist in securing the pub

PREFACE III
"lication of histories of the State's Regiments servings
"in the Civil War.
"Colonel Sipes suffered' much from a rheumatic
"affection during and since the war. but ably com
"manded the regiment in many of its most arduous
"and active campaigns. He was a most capable and
"efficient officer, kind hearted and courteous to all
"and of bravery beyond question. In the celebrated
"charge of the regiment at Shelbyville, Tennessee, on
"the 27th of June, 1863, he led the charging column
"upon a park of artillery posted in the open square
"of the town, sabering the gunners, capturing four
"pieces of artillery and almost capturing General
"Wheeler, now the rehabilitated soldier of the Unit-
"ed States, hero of the Spanish-American War and of
"the Philippines, who only saved himself by leaping
"his horse over the bank into the river. An illustra-
"tion of this famous leap of General Wheeler Avas
"published in Harper's Weekly during the Spanish-
"American War in its issue of June 18, 1898."
At the twenty-eighth annual Reunion of the Sev
enth Piennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Cavalry Asso
ciation, held at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, October
24, 1905, the following resolution was unanimously
adopted : "Resolved : That the History of the 7th
Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Cavalry '
Regiment, written by Col. William B. Sipes,
Avith the sanction and authority of this, the
Seventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer
Cavalry Association, presented herewith, to
gether Avith the complete Roster of the
Regitnent, completed to this date, is hereby
approved and accepted.

IV PREFACE
"Resolved : That the officers of this As
sociation and the Publication Committee are
hereby authorized to present the same for
approval to the Governor of the Common- .
wealth, the Adjutant General, and the Au
ditor General, and proceed Avith the publica
tion of the same." JOHN A. OPP,
President of the 7th Penna. Tcterali Vol
unteer Cavalry Association.
FRANK R. HUTCHINSON,
Secretary.

The Publication Committee presents the History
of the Regiment Avith a feeling of diffidence, which
AA^as shared also by its distinguished author, because
of our consciousness that so much would necessarily
be left untold. The regiment AA'as large. At times
companies, squadrons, and battalions, AA^ere detached
Avith fields of operations distant from each other. Its
period of service Avas almost four years. No one ob
server saw the AA^hole of its service and no one histor
ian could in so small a space relate the whole of its
distinguished history.
JOSEPH H. DENNING,
HBBER S. THOMPSON,
JOHN M'AGUIRE,
WILLIAM J. McQUADB,
SAMUEL WAGNER,
i Publication Committee.

INTRODUCTION

More than forty years have passed away since the
people of the United States Avere precipitated into a
great civil war. To the generation now controlling
the jiation the cause of that terrible struggle is ob
scured by the lapse of time, and fairness to those Avho
participatd in it demands that it be stated.
There was but one : the institution of human
slavery. Discarded by seven of the States that had
joined in the formation of a "more perfect Union,"
after the Revolution, it Avas retained by their six sis
ters of the South, who. clung to it because of inherit
ance, and from motives of convenience and economy.
They deemed it to be essential to their comfort, and
necessary for their prosperity. They not only desired
its perpetuation at home, but demanded as a right
the privilege of carrying it with them into any terri
tory acquired by the Union where it could be profit*
ably utilized.
Against this demand a strong and constantly
growing sentiment in the Northern States protested.
They declared that human slavery was a Wrong
against civilization and Christianity, that it was a
"relic of barbarism," and a stain on the nation's hon
or. -These sentiments first found expression in gov
ernment circles toward the middle of the last century.
Henry Clay — "the Great Commoner" — succeeded in
allaying the antagonies engendered at that time by
carrying through Congress what is knoAvn as the
"Missouri Compromise." But, like the ghost of Ban-
ouo. it AA^ould not down. It appeared in the shape of
the "Wilmot Proviso," sought to be applied to the ter
ritory acquired from Mexico, after the war with that
country. It took its place among the current litera
ture of the time in Mrs. Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin,"

2 INTRODUCTION
and Helper's "Impending Crisis." It passed into
axioms with Seward's declarations of a "higher
law," and that the "Union could not exist, half slave
and half free ;" and it crystallized in the political text
of Douglas's unansAverable "Popular SoA-ereignty"
doctrine. Slouthern political leaders met these antipathetic
and denunciatory outbursts against an institution
they cherished Avith equally strenuous language; and
what was at" first a mere divergence of opinion, be
came a cause of personal hatred and outrage. A Sen
ator of the nation was assaulted aud cruelly beaten in
the Capitol by a self-constituted Southern champion ;
and one of the most prominent statesmen of a slaA'e-
holding State boasted that the day Avould come when
he would call the roll of his slaves at the base of the
Bunker Hill monument.
Being preached as a crusade from pulpit, plat
form and hustings, by men like Beecher, Parker, Gar
rison, and Wade, hostility to the institution grew
and strengthened in the North until it became a dom
inating principle, and in 1856 it overthroAv the old
Whig party, started into life the Republican party,
and made a campaign for the Presidency with "Non-
extension of SlaA^ery" as its platform, and Fremont
as its candidate. That year it failed of success at the
polls, and Buchanan, the candidate of the Democratic
par'ty, was elected. Southern influence controlled the
government during his administration ; the great par
ty that had elected him hopelessly split on Dbuglas'
"Popular Sovereignty" doctrine; and the leaders in
his Cabinet, such men as Howell Cobb and John B.
Floyd, made themselves obnoxious by their avowed
hostility to and contempt for Northern Anti-Slavery
Sentiment. In the midst of this existing and grow
ing bitterness came another Presidential election, with
four candidates, representing as many organizations
in the field : Abraham Lincoln, nominated by the Re
publicans ; Stephen A. Douglas, nominated by the

INTRODUCTION 3
Northei'u Democrats; John C. Breckenridge, nomi
nated by the Southern Democrats; and John BelL
nominated by the American (or Old Whig) party.
When the result of that election was knoAA'ia, it was
found that Lincoln had received 1,860,352 popular,
and 180 electoral votes; Douglas had received 1,375,-
157 popular, and 12 electoral Aotes; Breckenridge had
received 845,763 popular, and 72 electoral votes; and
Bell had received 589,581 popular, and 39 electoral
votes. As the total number of electoral votes was
303, Lincoln had a clear majority and AA^as legally
elected. But not a single Southern State had cast
its vote for him, and the political leaders of that sec
tion refused to abide by the Avill of the majority, as it
had been expressed at the polls, and some of them at
once announced their determination to secede from
the Union — in other Avords, destroy the government
they could no longer control.*
In this act of treason. South Carolina took the
lead. She called a State Convention for the avowed
purpose of seceding, and on the 20th of December,
1860, this convention passed an ordinance "dissolving
the Union noAv existing between South Carolina and
other States, under the name of the United States of
America." The convention also ordered a levy of
troops, and prepared, as far as it could, for war.
Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia and Louisi
ana followed the lead of South Carolina in January ;
and Texas passed a secession ordinance the flrst of
February. On the fourth of February, 1861, a con
vention, called by these states, met in Montgomery,
Alabama, and organized the government of the "Con-

*John Bsten Cook, in his "Life of General R. E. Lee," says:
"The expression used in this (Lee's) letter — ''though I recognize
no necessity for this- state of things' — conveys clearly the jwlit-
'ical sentiment of the writer. He did not regard, the election of
a Rieipublican President, even by a strictly sectional vote, as
sufflcienit ground for a ddssoluition of thei Union. It may be ad
ded heve that S'u'ch, we believe, was the opinion of a large num>-
ber of Southern offlcersi at that time."

i INTRODUCTION
federate States of America," of which Jefferson Davia
Avas inaugurated President on the 18th.
It Avill thus be seen that, in defiance of a decided
majority of the people of the United States, Avithout
a Avord having been uttered, or a deed committed jus
tifying such action, seven States declared their deter
mination to destroy the Government established by
the patriots of the Revolution, and to do this by acts
of warfare. During the seventy-four days preceding Lincoln's
inauguration, in which the South was thus perpetrat
ing every act that could outrage and insult the peo
ple loyal to the Union, the North remained apathetic
almost to the point of indifference. No steps Avere
taken to secure the Forts, Arsenals, Navy Yards and
other property belonging to the nation in the South'
ern States ; in silence it beheld Senators and Eepre
sentatives in Congress bid farcAvell to their compa
triots, and, flguratively, shake the dust of the na
tion's Capitol from their feet as they departed to take
a traitor's part in the most unjustiflable treason that
the world ever witnessed. Apparently the Northern
people could not realize that danger threatened the
government they loved. They hoped the sober, second
thought would bring their hot-headed brethren to see
the error of their AA-ays. But they were doomed to dis
appointment and to a terrible awakening. On the
fourteenth of April, 1861, the rebel forces concentrat
ed at Charleston opened flre on Fort Sumter, in AA'hich
was a small detachment of United States troops.
commanded by Major Robert Anderson, and, after a
continuous bombardment for thirty-six hours, com
pelled its surrender.
This utterly inexcusable act had been preceded,
or was immediately folloAved, by similar deeds of ag
gression elsewhere. Every Fort and Navy Yard
within the limits of the seceded States was seized and
garrisoned by troops avowing allegiance to the newly

INTRODUCTION 5
created Confederacy. Garrisons of Union soldiers
were called upoij to surrender, and the flag of the na
tion was hauled down Avith jeers. All these outrages
were perpetrated or witnessed by croAvds of citizens
amid scenes of revelry and rejoicing. The leaders
throughout the South seemed to think that the people
of the North could not be roused to a condition of
active resentment, no matter how grossly they might
be insulted. President Buchanan had declared that
there was no provision in the Constitution for coerc
ing a State, hence these Southern leaders could, Avith
impunity, destroy the nation and create for them
selves a new one, the cornerstone of Avhich Avould be
the cherished institution of slavery.
At last they succeeded in aAvakening the slum
bering giant, and the men of the North soon made it
apparent that their forbearance had reached its
limit. Seventy-five thousand volunteers Avere called
for to save the Union, and at once appeared in an
swer to the call. When the three months' service of
these expired, tAvo hundred thousand more Avere de
manded and AA^ere quickly found. So it continued
until millions had responded; the rebellious aspira
tions of the secessionists were crushed, and the blot
of slavery had disappeared forever from the face of
the nation. This book is intended to present the record of
one regiment, among the many sent by Pennsylvania
to save the Union. Its field of operations covered
four Southern States, and extended from the Ohio
river to the Gulf of Mexico. It participated in many
battles and suffered many privations and hardships.
The graves of its dead are strewn unmarked along
by-roads, or gathered in the nation's carefully kept
cemeteries. For more than four years it was in the
field on active duty, and in all that time received
nothing but praise from Commanders, under A\''hom
it served.

6 INTRODUCTION
The author acknowledges indebtedness to "Minty
and the Cavalry," a carefully prepared detail of cav
alry operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama,
Georgia, and North Carolina, written and published
by Captain Joseph G. Vale, a distinguished officer of
the Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry; and to "The
Pennsylvania Dragoons' Sabre Strokes in the War,"
by T. F. Dornblazer, a Sergeant in Company E, of
the Seventh, Avho tells interestingly the operations of
the command from the vicAvpoint of a Christian sol
dier in the ranks. He is likcAAdse greatly indebted to
the untiring help of Captain Heber S. Thompson, to
J. A. Opp, Esq., President of the Regimental Asso
ciation of the Seventh, and to others, in Avhose mem
ory the trials and triumphs of the regiment have
been kept green.

HISTORY OF THE SEVENTH

RAISING THE REGIMENT.
Authority to raise a Regiment of Cavalry, at
Harrisburg, was given by General Simon Cameron.
Secretary of War, to William B. Sipes, on the 27th
of August, 1861. The Government Avas then anxious
to secure volunteers for three years' service, being
convinced by experience that the Avar was to be
waged, on the part of the Secessionists, AA-ith all the
power they could control. It had been demonstrated
that the three months' enlistments Avere, in a mili
tary sense, futile — that the time Avas too brief to
make soldiers out of the best material — that it was
a wasteful process, because nothing was gained for
the expense incurred. What Avas required, if the
Union was to be saved, were real soldiers — men
trained in the school of war, Asiho could endure hard
ships, encounter dangers, and give bloAv for
blow. That plenty of such men existed had been
demonstrated by the alacrity Avith Avhich the call for
seventy-five thousand volunteers had been filled, and
an excess tendered in all the Northern States.
Mr. Sipes had no military experience beyond
that gained in the three months' service, Avhere he
had served as Captain of a Coiupanj^ raised in Har
risburg, and attached to the Second Regiment of
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He, therefore,
tendered the command of the regiment authorized,
to General George C. Wynkoop, of Pottsville, Avho had
for many years b^een prominent in the Pennsylvania
Militia, and had, in the three iiioutlis' service, filled
the post of Brigadier General. This officer Avas ac
cepted, and without delay recruiting coinmenced.j
The rendezvous of the Regiment was fixed at Camp

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2 Raising the Regiment
Cameron, near Harrisburg— a post established by the
War Department and then in charge of a captain in
the Regular Army. At a later period the regiment
was turned over to the State authorities, and was
completed as part of Pennsylvania's contingent, re
ceiving from Governor Curtin its number — Seventh
of the Cavalry and Eightieth of the line— and the
commissions of all its officers.
There was no difficulty then, or during the Avar,
in securing volunteers for the regiment. Tenders of
companies came in rapidly from all parts of the
State, and it is certain that no other organization
more comprehensively represenited it. Companies A
and F were raised in Schuylkill County; Company
B in Lycoming and Tioga ; Company C in Tioga and
Bradford ; Company D in Northumberland and Mon
tour j Company E in Clinton and Center ; Company G
in Chester; Company H in Montour and Luzerne;
Company I in D)auphin ; Company K in Cumberland ;
Company L in Berks; and Company M in Allegheny.
rAs a rule the companies were recruited at the ex
pense of their officers, aided by the field officers of
the regiment. No claim wa,s ever made upon the
Government for any charges, except transportation.
and the maintenance and equipment of the men after
they were in camp. The men were subjected to strict
discipline from the time they arrived. As companies
were formed, clothing and side arms were issued, and
regular drills, in addition to instruction in guard and
.jCamp duties, enforced.
It is only just to say that the material compos
ing the rank and file of the regiment Avas, all things
considered, of the best possible kind. All industries
were represented ; the physique of the men Avas su
perb, and the average of intelligence high. From
start to finish they Avere soldiers, and no emergency
ever found them lacking in soldierly attributes.
To illustrate the promptness evidenced by the

Raising the Regiment 3
men of the North in responding to calls for soldiers
to "Save the Union," it may be stated that, in twenty-
four days, nine full companies — or in other words,
over nine hundred men — were mustered into the ser
vice; that twenty days later, a tenth company was
completed; and that on the 20th the two last com
panies required Avere mustered in, one with ranks
filled to the maximum, and the other to the minimum
strength required by army regulations. As organ
ized, the companies composing the regiment were
offifcered as folloAVS, the date of commission being giv
en: Company A. Captain William H. Jennings,
September 28th, 1861 ; First Lieutenant, Percy H.
White, November 23rd, 1861 ; Second Lieutenant,
John D. Jones, September 28th, 1861.
Company B. Captain John M. Essington, No
vember 14th, 1861; First Lieutenant, Amos B.
Rhoades, November 14th, 1861; Second Lieutenant,
Nathaniel B. Stevens, November 14th, 1861.
Company C. Captain Benjamin S. Dart, No
vember 1st, 1861; First Lieutenant John G. Hillier,
November 1st, 1861; Second Lieutenant, Charles L.
Greeno, November 1st, 1861.
Company D. Captain James Bryson, October
31st, 1861; First Lieutenant, Joseph Castles, Octo
ber 9th, 1861; Second Lieutenant, .James S. Hender
son, October 31st, 1861.
Company E. Captain Israel B. Schaeffer, Octo
ber 29th, 1861; First Lieutenant, John Leidy, Octo
ber 29th, 1861; Second Lieutenant Harvey H. Best,
October 29th, 1861.
Company F. Captain Cyrus NcAvlin, October
25th, 1861 ; First Lieutenant, Heber S. Thompson,
October 22nd, 1861; Second Lieutenant, Bernard
Reilly, Jr., November llth, 1861.

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4 Raising the Regiment
Company C. Captain James F. Andress, No
vember llth, 1861 ; First Lieutenant, William Foote,
October 1st, 1861; Second Lieutenant, James W.
Childs, October 12th, 1861.
Company H. Captain Samuel Hibler, Novem
ber 30th, 1861 ; First Lieutenant, William C. Garret;
November 20th, 1861; Second Lieutenant, Shadrack
Foley, November 30th, 1861.
Company I. Captain Charles C. Davis, Septem
ber 1st, 1861; First Lieutenant, John C. Fields,*
December 21st, 1861; Second Lieutenant Henry H.
Lutz, September 30th, 1861.
Company K. Captain David G. May, November
4th, 1861; First Lieutenant Joseph G. Vale, October
12th, 1861; Second Lieutenant, James G. Taylor, Oc
tober 12th, 1861.
Company L. Captain Charles C. McCormick,
October 9th, 1861; First Lieutenant, John Umplebyi
December 7th, 1861 ; Second Lieutenant, Alber-t Bech-
tel, Decemlber 18th, 1861.
Company M. Captain BartholomcAv Scanlan.
August 4th, 1862; First Lieutenant, William Ein
stein, December 5th, 1861 ; Second Lieutenant, James
L. Graham, December 5th, 1861.
The regiment as organized Avas officered as fol-
loAvs ; date of commissions given :
Colonel, George C. Wynkoop, August 21st, 1861.
Lieutenant Colonel, William B. Sipes, August
21, 1861. Major, John E. Wynkoop, Novenibt'v 9th, 1861.

"Vale, in his sketohi of the Regiment, says that John S.
AVood, of Carlisle, was commissioned First Lieutenant ¦of Com
pany I, Septem'ber 1st, 1861, and mustered into service; that he
was supplanted, without authority, by the muster-in 'of Lieuten-
an't Fields, at Bard'stown, Kentucky, February asth, 1862; and
that, in 1882, he was mustered) out, to date from August 23rd,
186S, the date 'Of the flnal d'ischa.pge of the Regiment.

COL. GEORGE C. WYNKOOP.

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Major, James J. Seibert, November 14th, 1861.
Majos, James Given, Decembeh 20th, 1861.
Adjutant, Richard F. Moson, November 5th,
1861. Quarterm,aster, Thomas H. Rickert, September
28th, 1861.
Commissary, John B. Reed, November 14th 1861.
Surgeon, Alexnder M. Speer, November 14th,
1861. Assistant Surgeon, John L. Sherk, November 4th,
1861. Battalion Adjutant, William T. Allen, commis
sioned January 13th, 1862. Honorably discharged as
an excess officer, September 9th, 1862.
Battalion Adjutant, Nicholas A. Wynkoop, com
missioned January 1st, 1862. Killed in action at
Gallatin, Tennessee, August 21st, 1862.
Battalion Adjutant, James H. B. Warfield, com
missioned January 1st, 1862. Honorably discharged
as an excess officer, September 3rd, 1862.
Biattalion Quartermaster, William J. McQuade,
appointed January 1st, 1862. Honorably discharged
as an excess officer. May 23rd, 1863.
Battalion Quartermaster, John D. Burge, ap-
pointed January 1st, 1862. Honorably discharged as
an excess officer. May 12th, 1862.
Battalion Quartermaster, Richard H. Fisk, ap
pointed January 1st, 1862. (See Roster.)
Chaplain, Reuben A. Drake, commissioned Octo
ber 10th, 1861. Resigned Decem'ber 10th, 1862.
Sergeant Major, D. Webster Rank, appointed
November 18th, 1861. Promoted to Second Lieuten
ant, Company B, November 1st, 1862.
Quartermjaster Sergeant, Hugh B. Mooney, ap
pointed January 1st, 1862.

6 Going to Louisville
Hospital Steward, William M. Irvin, appointed
October 16th, 1861. Mustered out with regiment,
August 23rd, 1865.
Chief Bugler, Joseph Ashman, appointed Jan
uary 1st, 1862. Deserted.
f~ By the middle of December the regiment was
ready for service, and was ordered by the War De
partment to Louisville to join the forces concentrat
ing there under General Don Carlos Buell. Horses,
horse equipments and camp and garrison outfit, in
cluding wagons, Avere issued and forwarded, in charge
j^f a detail, to Pittsburg. On the 18th a stand of col
ors was presented to the regiment, in the State Cap
itol grounds, by Governor Curtin. Unusual interest
attended this ceremony because it was known that
the regiment Avas to join the Airmy in the West, and
it Avas the first to leave Harrisburg for that destina
tion. Negley's Brigade, composed of the 77th, 78th
and 79th Pennsylvania Regiments of Infantry,
Avhich preceded it, having moved from Camp Wilkins,
near Pittsburg, where they were organized. On the
morning of the 19th the entire regiment departed
by train for Pittsburg.
GOING TO LOUISVILLE.
The train carrying the regiment Avas a heavy one
and moved slowly. It did not reach Pittsburg until
late in the evening, and was met at the station by a
Committee of the Christian Commission, who inform
ed the regiment that at eight o'clock supper AA'X)iild
be ready for them in the City Hall. At that hour the
entire command was feasted; the kindness and cour
tesy extended being highly appreciated.
Here it may be recored that, Avhile the war con
tinued, the courtesy and kindness of the people of
the "Smoky City" to soldiers passing through it
kncAV no abatement, and many a veteran can recall,
with feelings of gratitude, the welcome that never

Going to Louisville ' 7
failed him there. No matter at what hour his train
arrived, the Committee of the Christian Commission
Avas on hand to pilot him to a place where comforts
aAviaited him, and Avhere he Avas made welcome until
he could be speeded on his journey.
One of the most remarkable developments of the
great Avar was this unofficial organization, which ex
tended throughout the Northern States. It Avas
purely bencA^olent, and the Avork it performed Avas
unselfishly charitable. Men and women devoted their
time and means to the help of the sick and suffering ;
to the relief of impoverished families Avhose "bread
Avinners" were in the army; to the rescue and care of
the Avounded on battlefields; and in every Avay that
charity could devise and devotion prompt, sought to
mitigate the hardships, and promote the comfort of
those who were endeavoring to save the Union. Mil
lions of dollars Avere raised and expended by the
Christian Commission for this work, and its labors
only ceased when peace Avas restored.
From the hall of entertainment the regiment
marched to the leA^ee to embark on steamboats for the
rest of the journey. Seven of these were provided ;
a. boat carrying tAv'o companies Avith their horses and
baggage, and one boat being assigned for the regi
mental officers and their impediments. The fieet
sailed on the 21st of December, but the Avater being
at a loAV stage, anchored at night and proceeded the
follOAving morning. Dornblazer says that "at each
town along the river the Union flag Avas Avaving from
every pinacle; crowds of people gathered along the
shores, cheering and saluting the fleet. At Wheeling
the loyal demonstrations were particularly impress
ive; the levee and the bridge across the Ohio Avere lin
ed with a solid mass of humanity, over Avhich flutter
ed, like wings of hope, a myriad of Avhite handker
chiefs." On the 24th they^ passed Cincinnati, and on
Christmas morning arrived at Louisville, where they
were ordered to disembark.

8 Going to LouisvIlLE
"One half of the men," says Dornblazer, "took
charge ,of the baggage, and the other half, of the
horses. ' It was hard to tell which had the biggest
elephant to handle. * * * We had neither bit nor bri
dle, nothing but a rope halter with which to hold the
horses. * * * The streets of Jeffersonville were too
muddy for ,us to walk and lead the animals, so we
mounted and rode through the town on a breakneck
charge. It was more amusing to the spectators than
Barnum's circus, but no fun to those who did the
steering. It was about as easy to stop an engine on
a down grade, Avithout brakes, as to stop those spir
ited horses with rope halters. * * * In a sw|amp,
one mile northeast of Jeffersonville we came to a
halt and made preparations to go into camp. It had
rained all day, and the ground was thoroughly soak
ed. Late in the evening the Avagons came up with
the tents, but the pins Avere forgotten, and ;no timber
in reach to make any from. A few tents only were
put ,up that night. There was no straw in camp, and
no boards Avith AVhich to make a bed. * * * Two sticks
of cordAvood, with the flat side up, and a haversack at
one end for a pillow, constituted the average bed for
that night. Taking it all in all, it was anything but
a happy Christmas. * * * Before morning our restless
steeds stood in the mud and water six inches deep;
our out-door beds AA'ere covered with a sheet of snow."
Such was the Seventh's introduction to Camp
Chittenden, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, opposite Louis
ville. Here it remained, suffering from cold and
Avet, until the 26th of January, 1862. Some drilling
AA'as done, and the men became accustomed to the use
and care of their horses — the first essential lesson of
a cavalryman. Many of the horses, however, became
unfit for service, on account of exposure. Recalling
the condition of the camp, one is at a loss to under
stand AA^hy it w'iS permitted to exist. Hundreds of
healthful sites, just as convenient, could haA^e been
found, and llionsands of dollars might have been

March to Nashville 9
saved, as Avell as much suffering, by a little care in
making a selection. In this mid-winter camp at Jef-"*
fersonville, horses actually froze fast in the congeal
ing mud, and the men had to dig and cut them loose.
^Vhile here, Ashat Avere known as Belgian rifles
were issued to the regiment. These were old fash
ioned muzzle-loading guns, imported from Europe,
and Avere about as worthless as a military Aveapon
could be. They were very soon condemned, and the
men provided AAdth a more serviceable arm. Compan-I
ies A, F, H, G, K, and L Avere, on the 21st of January
armed Avith the Burnside Carbine, and Companies B,
C, D, I, and M, with the Smith Carbine. Of course
they retained the saber and pistol received at Har
risburg. J
Recrossing the ferry to Louisville on the 26th,
the regiment took position on Broad street, where it
AVas inspected, and in marching trim Avas revicAA^ed
by General Buell, Avho complimented it highly on its
appearance. Vale says "it marched in revicAv Avith
nine hundred and sixty-three officers and men in
ranks, A\'*hich, with teamsters and train guards, gave
a total present equipped for the field of one thousand
and sixty-two officers and men." General Buell, in
an official communication to the Secretary of War, of
a subsequent date, says: "The Pennsylvanians are
the finest troops in this Command. Send more like
Negley's Brigade. I am confident the Seventh Caval
ry Avill be a credit to the State."
MARCH TO NASHVILLE.
The movement of the regiment from Louisville
might justly be said to mark the beginning of its
service. Hitherto it has been learning the rudiments
of soldiering; hoAv to prepare and care for its food;
hoAV to use its arms ; hoAV to pitch and strike its tents ;
how to pack clothing and camp equipage. Its travel
had been by train, Avhere space Avas liberal ; now the

10 March to Nashville
departure made men and horse a single machine.
The one was required to so arrange matters that the
other could carry all the properties essential for
both. This AA'ias no simple task, and Dornblazer de
scribes the ludicrous figure the Seventh presented
Avhen, for the first time, it "took the route" in full
cavalry array. The men Avere anxious to get to the
front, Avhere the fighting was to be done, fearing that
the war would end Avithout their being in a battle.
No time Avas AAiasted AVhen the order came to move.
Experience had not yet taught them hoAV bed and
board, food and forage, man and arms, all Avere to be
carried, securely and comfortably, on a horse. "To
leave anything behind," says Dornblazer, "Avas not
once thought of ; the cast aAvay clothing of other regi-
iments had to be gathered and lugged, that nothing
be lost. Two woolen blankets and a coverlet brought
from home Avere rolled into a bundle tA\'0 feet long
and a foot thick, Avhich Avas strapped on the saddle
behind ; the rubber dolman overcoat, carpet sack with
several suits of underclothing, shaving tools, shoe
brush and blacking, and perhaps a sheepskin, had to
be packed in front. The side pockets or saddle bags
AA'ere filled Avith crackers and forty rounds of ammu
nition. The dragoon then girded himself with a
heavy cavalry SAAord; on one shoulder hung a mon
strous shooting iron, and on the other a haversack
holding three days' rations. Thus equipped the
horses were led into line, each AA'iith a nose-bag dang
ling on his neck containing a feed of oats. * * * The
command is given: "Attention; prepare to mount;
mount!" The command AA^as expected to be promptly
obeyed, but it AAas folloAA^ed by a ludicrous scramble.
HoAv to get over that mighty war bundle was a
problem to solve, and "short-legged men had to lead
their horses to the nearest fence, and from the top
rail drop doAA''n amid-ships." As long as the horses
were kept at a AA'-alk the load carried was safe, but in
crossing the ferry the companies became separated,
and the order to "close up" necessitated a gallop
through the streets of Louisville. It was Sunday,

March to Nashville 11
and the church-goers were out in force. The cumber
some load Avould slip in spite of all that could be done
by the soldier, and many tumbled to the ground, amid
the smiles of the AA^hites and the laughter of the ne
groes. A little experience of this kind taught the
boys how to limit and pack their loads, and before
Nashville was reached an order to mount could be
very promptly obeyed.
The first night's camp AA^as pitched ten miles
south of Louisville, and the AA^agons being delayed,
some of the men spread their blankets wjithout put
ting up tents. Toward morning it snowed, and these
chilled sleepers became anxious hunters for shelter.
The snow continued through the day, and the march
Avas very uncomfortable. With occasional breaks of
sunshine, the weather was extremely bad for several
days, and the sufferings the command was compelled
to endure told upon it A^ery perceptibly. On the 29th
the regiment AA'ent into Camp near Bardstown, Ken
tucky. This was called Camp Thomas, in honor of
the General, Avho had recently defeated the Confeder
ates at Mill Spring, and some of the wounded in that
battle were in hospitals in BardstoAvn. The camp
was one of instruction, and five other Union Regi
ments were in the neighborhood. Dornblazer says
"the last of military discipline was laid on with all
the vim and precision of old regulars. The day was
literally croAATded Avith calls to duty from reveille to
tattoo. The forenoon was occupied in sword exercise
and company drill ; the afternoon in battalion and
regimental drill, under command of Major Wynkoop.
Any one failing to turn out on drill or dress parade
without a doctor's permit was, without trial, at once
remitted to the guard hou?e."
Much sickness resulted from the exposure and
hardships to Avhich the regiment had been and still
Avas subjected, and Vale says, that when it was or
dered to march, on the 17th of February, many of
tho officers and men were scarce! v able to sit on their

12 March to Nashville
horses Five Captains and six Lieutenants Avere at
one time unfit for duty. About tAvo hundred men
Avere left in hospitals in Louisville and Bardstown
rwhen the regiment moved. The spring rains made
,the roads extremely bad, and this condition Avas in
tensified by the retiring Confederate army, AA-ihich
burnt all the bridges, ploAved up the surface, and m
every way endeavored to make them impassible for
the pursuing Union troops. To some extent they
succeeded, and the Seventh AA^as more than once com
pelled to leave the main highAvay and take to the by-
Avays. One day the obstacles it encountered were so
Lgreat that it only adA'anced two and a half miles.
While yet at Bardstown the regiment witnessed
the execution of a private soldier of a Kentucky com
mand for murder. He confessed that he had killed
a citizen for revenge, because the citizen had secured
his punishment for stealing a hog. He was convicted
by a court martial, and hanged in presence of all tbe
soldiers in the camp.
Moving to Mumfordsville, Avhere it arrived oh
the first of Mlarch, some of the Seventh had their
first clash with the enemy. A party of foragers ap
proaching a hay stack near the camp was fired upon.
Companies K and L Avere sent to the support of the
foragers, but the enemy retired after one volley.
Bugler Eyster, of K Company, was thrown from his
horse in the encounter, and so badly hurt that he had
to be sent to the hospital. He was the first member
of the regiment to be injured by collision with the
enemy. As spring advanced the weather became more
settled, and the condition of men and horses improved
rapidly. On the 13th of March the regiment reached
Bowling Green, where Johnston's Confederate army
had passed the Winter. Here they saw the great de
fensive works which had been constructed to resist
the advance of the Union forces, but which were has
tily abandoned Av'hen Grant captured Fort Henry,

Guerillas a>,'d Slaves 13
February 6th, and Fort Donaldson, I^ebruary llth.
The beauty of the country reminded the soldiers of
the fertile valleys and highly cultiA^ated farms at
home. It is well worth noting here that no injury to
private property AA'as committed by Buell's army on
its march through Kentucky and into middle Ten
nessee. The utmost care Avas exercised by the Union
authorities, to avoid offense to the people of these
States, and this policy Avas alAA'ays pursued, as a rule,
in Kentucky, and marked the conduct of the Union
soldiers in Tennessee in 1862. The A^ery reverse of
this cJiaracterized the conduct of the Confederates.
They "lived on the country", and took AA'hateA^er they
required, leaving a trail of ruin and desolation wher
ever they passed or camped.
Fifty days had been consumed in inarching and
camping on the soil of Kentucky, and the men of the
Seventh 'had, in that time, endured much, seen much,
and learned much. Now they Avere about to enter a
State which had cast its lot Avith those Avho had de
clared their determination to destroy the Union, and
were approaching the beautiful city that had been
suggested for the Capital of the Southern Confeder
acy. They felt that they yviere entering the field Avhere
great work was to be performed, and were destined
to participate in its performance. Near Avhere they
Avere was the home and grave of AndrcAv Jackson,
A\'iho, Avhen Southern traitors threatened the Nation
years before, swore, "By the Eternal, the Union shall
be preserved!" In their hearts they echoed the old
hero's resolve, and thus animated, marched through
the streets of Nashville in splendid arrav, contemptu
ously smiling at childish exhibitions of treason Avhich
adults encouraged, but were too coAvardly to sIioav.
GUERILLAS AND SLAVES.
The ScA^enth, being the only regiment of caAal-
ry permanently on duty in Middle Tennessee, had an
abundance of work to perform. As distributed, itSj

11 Guerillas and Slaves
field of operations extended from Alabama, on the
South, to and beyond the Cumberland River on the
North, and from the Cumberland Mountains to the
swamps and forests, A\''hich separate Middle from
West Tennessee. Other cavalry regiments were in
the region, attached to Buell's army, but they were
moving constantly, Avhile the Seventh remained in a
permanent camp throughout the summer. This
brought it into intimate contact AA'ith the people, and
familiarized it with the sentiments controlling them.
'The regiment, Avithout being at all tainted by poli
tics, Avas very far from entertaining abolition ideas
Avhen it entered the slave-holding States, but contact
Avith the institution, as exhibited by owners and
^slaves, soon revolutionized its views. The policy of
the United States government, in the early stages of
the war, Avas that of conciliation and soldiers in camp
Avere forbid to harbor fugitive slaves. Notwithstand
ing this, negroes escaping AA'ould seek refuge Avith the
Union soldiers, and their owners came there to find
and recover them. On one occasion a party of eight
mounted men came to Camp Worth early in the
morning and presented a letter from the General
commanding in Nashville, authorizing them to search
the camp for an alleged fugitive said to belong to one
of them. The officer of the day reported them and
their business to Lieutenant Colonel Sipes, then in
command, and was directed to afford them every fa
cility for carrying out the General's order. The
searching party persisted in remaining mounted, and
so proceeded, accompanied by the officer of the day,
through the company streets. At C Company a ne
gro ran out of the cook tent and started full speed
for the w^oods. The slave hunters galloped after him,
calling to him to stop or they AAOuld shoot him, firing
their revolvers as they dashed along. The officer of
the day ordered them to cease firing in camp, but they
paid no attention, and he called out the guard. By
this time the camp was thoroughly aroused; the men,
Avithout orders, sprang to arms, surrounded and

Guerillas and Slaves 15
dismounted the intruders, and mar'ched them to the
Colonel's quarters as prisoners. They AA-ere sent into
Nashville under guard, and then investigation shoAv
ed that they AA'ere Confederate soldiers, belonging to
the First Mississippi Cavalry, Avho had sought to
gain informatinn by visiting Union camps on the
lookout for alleged fugitive slaves. Vale says this
slave hunt changed entirely the sentiment of the
regiment on the slavery question.
Requests to each camp continued to come, hoAv-
ever, and as they Avere generally signed by AndrcAv
Johnson, the well knoAAin loyal Military Governor of
Tennessee, proper respect Avas shown the bearers of
them, but, strange to tell, no fugitive could ever be
found. Soldiers would quietly look on Avhile street
after street was visited. Of course the searcher Avas
not permitted to enter the tents, for Avhat Avliite sol
dier would harbor a negro within the canvas Avails
of his home! Fruitlessly the slave hunt terminated,
but in some mysterious Avay the number of negroes
about the camp increased. In a short time most oH
the officers had colored servants; the Quartermaster
had colored teamsters, and Avhen the order came from
the War Department authorizing the employment of
two cooks for each company, the number required by
the Seventh Avas on hand. The appearance of the
regiment, when on march, was not improved by the
addition of this dark contingent. Mounted as they
all were on mysteriously acquired steeds, Avith pans
and cans dangling in rythmic profusion, the array
could have given odds to Falstaff's army and beaten
it easily. -^
Some of these quondam slaves were excellent
hostlers, and the care they took of the animals en
trusted to them Avas highly commendable. There
appeared also to be a natural affiliation betAveen a
negro raised on a cotton plantation and a mule. On
one occasion Quartermaster Rickert had rigged out
bis train with a new supply of mules. When the

16 Guerillas and Slaves
train came to move, one team of four absolutely re
fused to do so. Drivers shouted, flogged and SAVore,
but all in vain. Their feet Avere firmly planted ; their
ears assumed different angles, and their eyes rolled,
searching for something to kick, but go they Avould
not. The struggle continued for half an hour; the
atmosphere became sulphurous, and the case seemed
hopeles, when an innocent looking black boy, stand
ing by, remarked to the Quartermaster:
"Boss, I cau driA^e dem mules."
"Then do it, and you can have a job."
Quietly the negro approached the team, adjusted
the harness and spoke to each mule, took hold of the
line, and gave the signal to go and they moved off as
readily and steadily as any Avagonmaster could de
sire. Another development of the war were the gue
rillas. These had no commendable qualities or re
deeming traits, but Avere despicable to the core. They
Avere treacherous, because ready to betray friends
and neighbors for gain; cruel, because they made the
Avar a cover for acts of private revenge ; and coAvard-
ly, because they slunk around in darkness to per
petrate their evil deeds. Middle Tennessee was full
of them, not all "native to the Manor born," but
concentrated from adjacent localities, because the
section afforded superior facilities for their kind of
marauding. T(he Seventh had its experience with
these bands, and has good reason to remember, Avith
loathing, their murderous career. Several expedi
tions after bands of these free-booters were made by
the portion of the Seventh stationed at Nashville,
but they were usually fruitless, because the guerillas
and their friends had such a faculty for lieing.
One of the expeditions was so picturesque in de
tails as to merit description. General Dumont had
received information that a guerilla band had a ren
dezvous in the Avooded region north of, and not far
from, the Cumberland river, and determined to
crush or capture it. For this purpose he marched

Guerillas and Slaves 17
Avith the Seventh in the afternoon planning to reach
the guerillas and take them, by surprise about mid
night. At sunset he selected several of the men and
ordered them to put on "Butternut clothes", the
usual dress of the poor Avhites, of Avhich he had a
supply, and thus disguised sent them forward, under
a guide, as an advance guard. Night descended, and
to add to its darkness, a drizzle of rain set in. The
country being traversed AAias densely Avooded, through
which a narroAv Avagon-Avay, it Avould be an exagger
ation to call a road, meandered. Absolute silence
Avas ordered, and through the more than Egyptian
darkness the horses instinctively felt their Avay, for
it was impossible to guide them. Sometime in the
night the rendezvous Avas reached, but the birds had
flown, not a guerilla Avas to be found. A supply of
arms, consisting of saAved-off shot guns, antiquated
pistols and homemade knives, Avere captured, and
the command Avas ordered to rest Avhere it Avas until
the daAvn of day. It Avas a miserable rest in the AA-et
brush, drenched, hungry and cold ; but it Avas the best
that could be had. At last day dawned and the
homeAvard march Avas begun, after the collection of
arms had been destroyed. When the turnpike
was reached, Dumont ordered the Seventh to proceed
leisurely to camp, and he himself hurried to Nash
ville. Men and horses were Aveary, and the march
AA'as not hastened. Suddenly there came up a thun
der shower of terrific force. The lightning flashes
AA'ere binding, the peals of thunder rolled ceaselessly,
and the rain descended in sheets. The regiment at
the time Avas at the foot of a hill-field planted in corn.
So paralyzing was the storm that the command vol
untarily stopped and remained stationary iu the
road. The corn in the field was seen to move, and
patches of it, loosened by the tremendous rain, came
sliding down the hill. Altogether the experience and
the scene Avere novel and grand. It was soon over,
and under a burst of welcome sunshine the command,
drenched, hungry and AA'eary, Avas not long in finding
comfort and rest in the familiar home camp.

18 In :Middle Tennessee
IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE.
Buell's army arrived in Nashville about the mid
dle of March. Johnston's had preceded him a fcAV
days, and hurried past Nashville to avoid collision
with Smith's Division of Grant's victorious army,
Avhich had ascended the Cumberland Ifiver to that
city. Buell paused in Nashville only long enough to
provide for garrisoning the city and adjacent coun
try, pushing on then as rapidly as possible to the
support of the Union forces on the Tennessee river,
The Second and Third Battalions of the Seventh Avere
left for duty in Middle Tennessee; the First Bat
talion, under Major Wynkoop, marching with Nel
son's Division, the advance of Buell's force, to the
battlefield of Shiloh. General Nelson told, with evi
dent appreciation, this story about his march to Shi
loh: "We had to push on as rapidly as possible, and
to prevent delay I issued an order that the trains at
tached to my division should, under no circumstan
ces, permit soldiers to ride. One hot day I stopped
at a planter's by the roadside to get a drink of water,
and, AMith my staff, sat on the porch for a brief rest.
Along came an army Avagon, and perched astride on
the cover, sat a bit of a boy soldier, belonging to one
of Negley's Pennsylvania Regiments, openly defying
my order. I Avas mad clear through, and jumping
from my seat, with a revolver iu my hand, I called
out : "Get doAvn from there, you little AA'hiffet, or I'll
put a bullet through you." The boy deliberately
raised his rifle, drew a bead on me, and replied:
"Try it, d — you!" What could I do?" asked the
General, "the little devil Avould haA^e shot me sure if
I had raised miy arm, and I had to let him ride on
triumphant." These troops participated in the second day's
battle and resultant victory at Shiloh. This was the
flrst great battle of the war, and although the result
was a T^nion victorv, it vet was the cause of much

In Middle Tennessee 19
harsh and unjust criticism of several of the Northern
Generals. Major ^Vynkoop's Battalion returned to
Middle Tennessee, and accompanied General Negley's
Brigade to Columbia, Avhere it remained for some
time. The Second and Third Battalions Avent into
camp three miles south of Nashville, Avhere Regimen
tal Headquarters Avere established. Here the Second
Battalion remained, reporting to General Dumont in
command at Nashville. The Third Battalion Avas
sent, under Major Given, to Mlurfreesboro, where
Colonel Duffield Avas in command; two companies of
this Battalion Avere placed on duty in Lebanon,
Lieutenant Colonel Sipes, who had been absent on
sick leave, joined the regiment early in April, and
Colonel Wynkoop going home on leave soon after, he
assumed command of the regiment.
Camp North, as the Regiment Headquarters
Avas named, was an ideal location. A grove of large
oak, maple and other trees, among AA^hich Avere some
magnolias, gave ample space and shade for tAVO Bat
talions and the Regimental trains. On three sides cul
tivated fields enclosed it, and the fourth Avas skirted
by a lane leading to distant plantations. A little rivu
let of pure AA'ater babbled through it. A number of
planters' residences — houses of the slave-holding aris
tocracy — Avere in the near neighborhood, all of Avhom
Avere avoAved secessionists and haters of "Yankees",
the only title given to a Union soldier. In one corner
of the grove Avas a school house, Avhere "school Avas
kept" during the spring and early summer. This
school AMas attended by sons of the neighboring plant
ers, boys of about ten years, Avho had all the frank
ness and inquisitivenes of their kind, and it Avas
amusing to hear their comments on the Avar, and
their opinion of "Yankee soldiers" in general. After
several AA'eeks of rather strained intercourse, origin
ated by a visit of admiration to the Shetland pony
one of the boys rode to school, the youngster shyly
remarked to the officer in command :

20 In Middle Tennessee
"I Avant to tell you something. When you Yanks
came here I Avas a bitter Secesh, but I think it's
working out of me a little uoav."
During the spring and summer, General Mor
gan, the Kentucky Cavalry leader, Avas the most act
ive Confederate raider in Middle Tennessee. His
command Avas made up principally of young Ken-
tuckians, anxious to fight for the Confederacy, while
their fathers, AA''ho supplied them Avith everything,
posed as Unionists and remained at home to protect
their property. Morgan's men possessed all the qual
ities requisite for dashing raiders, but Morgan him
self was undoubtedly vastly overrated by contempor-
f"ary and recent chroniclers. Colonel Duke Avas Mor
gan's Adjutant, and the general opinion of Union
officers, AA^ho had the honor of meeting this command
in battle, was that Prentice, of the Louisville Jour
nal, told the truth when he said : "Someone might hit
l_Puke on the head and knock Morgan's brains out."
His career is singularly barren of results, and his re
putation Avias soon dimmed by the development of For
rest's military genius. His most stupendous enter'
prise — the invasion of Indiana and Ohio — was a fool
ish conception, and the cell of a penitentiary its fit
ting end.
Captain Newlin, Avith his company — F, of the
Seventh — encountered this redoubtable raider while
scouting near Pulaski, on the first of May, and being
greatly outnumbered, retired to Columbia, Avith the
loss of two men captured. On the morning of the
2nd, Major Wynkoop took his battalion to Pulaski,
but Morgan had evacuated the place early in the day,
marching toward Murfreesboro, where he met the
Third Battalion, and diA'erged in the direction of
Lebanon. General Dumont prepared to meet the
raiders by concentrating the Second and Third
Battalions of the Seventh, and some Ken
tucky troops, and folloAved ilorgan to Leba-

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HEBER S. THOMPSON, JOHN A. OPP, JOHN MAGUIRE,
AVILLIAM McQUADE, SAMUEL WAGNER,
COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATION

In Middle Tennessee 21
non. Ascertaining at day dawn on the 5th, that
the Confederate troops were quartered in the toAvn,
Dumont determined to attack. Moving forAvard qui
etly, the Second Battalion of the Seventh in the ad
vance, the rebel pickets were encountered and the
charge sounded. Morgan Avas completely surprised,
but succeeded in rallying his command. Placing his
men in buildings surrounding the Public Square, he
made Awhat resistance he could to the repeated charges
of the Union troops. Broken and disordered, he soon
retreated, leaving one 'hundred and seventy of his men
prisoners. His loss in killed and wounded was not
ascertained. The Seventh lost three killed, thirteen
wounded, and three taken prisoners. Adjutant Mo
son, Lieutenant Taylor and Lieutenant Greeno were
among the wounded, and Major Given one of the
prisoners. An incident of this fight demonstrated the fact
that pure nerve could animate a man Avith a black
skin. A rebel soldier had taken possession of a sec
ond story front room in a little Avhite cottage facing
the main street, and keeping himself concealed as
much as possible, fired from a AvindoAv at the Union
soldiers as they charged past. He had succeeded in
hitting one or Iavo, Avhile he himself remained in safe
ty. His tactics attracted attention and caused some
hot remarks. Hearing these, and ascertaining their
cause, a young negro servant of Adjutant Moson re
marked :
"Boss, if you'll give me a gun, I'll git that fel
low." A carbine was furnished, the negro deliberately
took his stand opposite the dangerous window, and
AVhen the soldier exposed himself in the act of firing,
the cool colored servant shot him dead.
Following is General Dumont's account of this
fight, published at the time in the Nashville Union :
"I surprised and attacked the enemy under Col
onels Morgan and Wood, this morning (May 5th,

22 MovHMENTS During the Summer
1862), at four o'clock, at this place (Lebanon), and
after a hard fought battle of one hour and a half, and
a running fight of eighteen miles, in pursuit, achieved
a complete and substantial victory. My force was
about six hundred, composed of Colonel Wynkoop's
Seventh Pennsylvania, and detachments of the First
and Fourth Kentucky Cavalry. That of the enemy,
as stated by himself, was upwards of eight hundred;
besides Avhich the disloyal inhabitants, not in the
army, opened a murderous fire upon our soldiers from
their houses, and kept it up until all the organized
forces of the enemy had fled or were captured. The
forces on either side were exclusively mounted. I
captured about two hundred prisoners, among whom
is Lieutenant Colonel Wood, late of the United States
Army, three Captains, four Lieutenants, one hundred
and fifty horses and one hundred stands of arms. Our
killed will not exceed six, and our wounded twenty-
five. Colonels Smith and Wolford were slightly
wounded. Major Given, of the Seventh Pennsylva
nia, fell into the hands of the enemy during the street
fight, by mistaking them for our troops. In this lit
tle affair, intrepidity and personal daring were con
spicuous throughout."
MOVEMENTS DURING THE SUMMER.
With the view of preventing guerilla outrages
and demonstrating the alertness of the Union sol
diers, frequent scouts Avere made through the coun
try. Four companies, C, D, E, and K, AA-ere sent
from Camp Worth, under Captain Dartt, on the 15th
of May, and visited Clarksville and Gallatin with
out discovering an enemy. Thence they proceeded to
Lebanon, arriving there on the 25th, and remained
until the 6th of July.
While in Lebanon Captain Diartt sent Sergeant
Charles F. PoAvell, of C Company, and two men of
K, disguised as citizens, to Forrest's command in the
vicinity of Sparta, as spies. This imprudent act at

Movements During the Summer 23
the outset appeared to succeed, as the spies were un
molested while mixing freely, under pretense of be
ing recruits for a Confederate regiment from Ken
tucky, with Forrest's soldiers. But they Avere only
being trapped, and one day the three Avere arrested,
tried by drum-beat Court Martial, and sentenced to
be shot. While under guard, awaiting execution,
they were enabled to mix ANdth a number of prisoners
captured from the Third Battalion of the Seventh,
and, by changing clothing, and other disguises, man
aged to be parolled Avith their companions, and Avere
ultimately exchanged and rejoined the regiment.
On the 1st of June, the First Battalion, under
Major Wynkoop, led the advance of Negley's com
mand in a movement against Chattanooga. The
brigade marched from Columbia by Avay of Shelby
ville and Winchester, crossed the Cumberland moun
tains near Bridgeport, and advanced on Chattanoo
ga from the North, through SAveden's Cove. De
scending into this cove in the evening of the 6th,
the Seventh ran suddenly on the Eighth Texas and
Helm's Kentucky Cavalry. "Being considerably in
advance of the infantry supports," says Vale, "Major
Wynkoop determined, as the best Avay to secure the
saftey of his command, to attack and rout the ene
my. He, accordingly, late as it Avas, ordered the
bugles to sound the charge, and, draAving sabres,
dashed into the hostile ranks, routing them from
their camp, and sending them in the Avildest confu
sion down the cove, and pursuing them to the river,
drove them panic-stricken into Chattanooga. Seven
of the enemy were killed by the sabres of the Seventh,
a large number — more than half the rebel command
— Avere wounded, and twenty-nine captured. The
wounded, who were unhorsed, generally escaped by
hiding in the darkness in the thick undergrowth
which lined the road. Over two hundred stand of
arms were picked up the next day, which the enemy
had thrown away in their flight. One of the results
flowing from this defeat of the enemy is thus put by

24 Movements During the Summer
the historian in "Forrest and his Cavalry," page 161.
Speaking of Helm's regiment he says, "It had recent
ly undergone a surprise and night attack in the Se
quatchie Valley * * * (Av:as) * * * disinclined to re
main in the service * * * and in a few days there
only remained of it tAvo companies. It had before
numbered ten companies and over eight hundred
men." Major ^^'ynkoop and his cavalry A\iere highly
commended in the official reports of the expedition,
and Gen. Negley says Maj. Wynkoop deserves special
notice and that his troops acted Avith admirable effi
ciency. The same day that the First Battalion won its
victory near Chattanooga, the Third Battalion met
some of Forrest's command near McMinnville and
drove them into the mountains. These gigantic
mountains were the refuge of moving bands of Con
federates until they were finally driven out of Mid
dle Tennessee in 1864. Their magnitude furnished
many secure fastnesses and the pure streams flowing
throiigh and from them, were delightful retreats from
the almost tropical heat of the limestone valleys at
their Avestern base. Besides, it AAas a pleasure for
the rebels to plunder the loyal people who had their
homes among them.
A memorable movement, planned by General
Dumont, and intended to assist Negley's operations
against Chattanooga, Avas started from Nashville on
the 17th of June. This was no less than the flrst ad
vance of Union soldiers into loyal East Tennessee,
and in some respects it proved to be one of the most
memorable events in the history of the Seventh. The
details which folloAv are taken principally from the
accounts of Vale and Dornblazer.
On the morning of the 18th, Lieutenant Colonel
Sipes, Avitli the Second and Third Battalions of the
Seventh, moved, at the head of the column command
ed by General Dumont, toAvards McMinnville. The
expedition consisted of tA\^ regiments of infantry,

MovEMEN'ffi During the Summer 25
two battalions of/ artillery, and, at Murfreesboro,
Avas increased by/tAvo additional infantry regiments,
a battery of artillery, and the First and JFourth Ken
tucky Cavalry. / The entire force was estimated at
four thousand. / The Seventh led the advance, and
charged into Mi;Minnville, capturing a few of the
enemy's rear gward. The next objective Avas Pike-
ville, distant thirty miles across the Cumberland
mountains. Tpe advance over the mountains, as or
dered by General Dumont, consisted of the tAvo bat
talions of the Seventh, an infantry regiment, and a
section of artillery. These'were ordered to cross that
night; to be followed closely by the Kentucky caval
ry, and they started from McMinnville in the late
afternoon. The trail over the mountain at this
point Avas impassable for wagons, and it was said
had not been traversed by a horse for many years.
These facts stated, the task of getting a thousand
horses and two heavy guns, with their tenders, over
the stupendous barrier, in darkness, may possibly be
imagined. Dornblazer, describing it, says, "That
night in the mountains we shall never forget. It was
the most tedious and vexatious march we had in all
the four years. The column would moA^e a few hun
dred yards and then halt. The boys would dismount.
and in less than a minute would lie on the ground
sound asleep. The next minute the bugle Avould
sound "to horse." This tormenting and jerking
movement was kept up the livelong night. Miany of
the boys would gladly have given a month^s AA^ages
for one solid hour of uninterrupted sleep. It was
the third night we had spent almost wholly in the
saddlle. In the morning a goodly number were bare
headed, having lost their hats in napping and nod
ding on their horses."
Soon after the close of darkness over the grea^>
mountain had intensified th difficulties to be over
come, the infantry colonel, who was the ranking offi
cer, made his way to the front of the column and
requested the commander of the Seventh to take en-

26 Movements During the Summer
tire charge of the expedition. There Avas but one
thing to do, and that was to push on. Buglers were
distributed along the column, and instructions given
to sound "halt," AA'^hen any portion of the command
was 'stuck,' and "advance" when again able to move.
These were the calls that, as Dornblazer complains,
"murdered sleep." Cavalrymen scrambled over
rocks, sometimes mounted and sometimes on foot,
urging their horses to the performance of feats riv
aling General Putnam's. The guns and their caissons
Avere pulled, pushed and lifted; thus moving, AA'eary,
thirsty and hungry, the broad plateau of the summit
Avas reached after midnight. Here a hunter's cabin
Avas found, the numerous family inhabiting it all on
the alert to discover the utterly unknown cause of
the sounds AA^hich had alarmed them. Naturally the
first demand was for A\'ater, and a well was soon dis
covered, from the ponderous scoop of which the
"moss covered bucket" depended. In a brief time this
was exhausted, and the constantly arriying soldiers
cried for more.
"I can hear water tumbling doAvn the west side
of the mountain," said an officer. "Why can't we go
there for it?"
"Heavens, man!" exclaimed the hunter, "you
dassent go to that stream after dark ; it's lined with
rattlesnakes." Needless to say, the stream was unvisited, and
the men went thirsty until daylight.
Vale's account continues : "Moving forward at a
good marching gait, he (Colonel Sipes) descended
the mountain in the early dawn, arriving in the Se
quatchie Valley about 'eight a. m. After securing
the roads in front and flanks, he rested until about
ten o'clock for the infantry and artillery to close up.
Generlal Dumont now direct! ed him to push forA\^ard
with the cavalry, drive the enemy out of Pikeville,
and occupy the toAvn.
"About two miles in advance of our pickets, the

Movements During the Summer 27
advance guard, Company B, under Captain Sheaff'er,
met a reconnoiting party of the enemy — a battalion
of the Eighth Texas, under Major Starnes^ — and,
drawing sabres, charged them at sight. Colonel Sipes
quickly closed the column, and followed at a gallop.
Arriving Avithin a mile of Pikeville, the remainder of
the enemy's force, the Eighth Texas and Second
Georgia, Avere met, drawn up in line of battle. The
enemy numbered about six hundred cavalry, while
the only Union force in sight was the tAvo battalions
of the Seventh and tAvo companies of the Fourth
Kentucky, in all about flve hundred troopers. Colo
nel Sipes formed his command in column of platoons
and charged the center of the rebel position with
drawn sabres. After firing a straggling volley, Avhich
did no damage, the rebels broke in confusion, scat
tered in every direction, and were pursued through
the toA\'n into Waldron's Ridge, and the AVhole valley
was, by three p. m. cleared of the rebel forces.
The infantry and artillery entered Pikeville at
five p. m. This was the first Union command which
entered East Tennessee, and the loyal people of that
sorely oppressed region, hailed its advent with every
possible demonstration of joy and expression of glad
ness. General Dumont was earnestly urged by the
citizens to remain, at least for one week, they declar
ing that a full regiment of loyal Tennessee Mountain
eers would be raised in that time for the Union cause,
but finding that General Negley was not in front of
Chattanooga, as expected, and being under orders to
conform his movements to that column, he reluctant
ly informed them of the impossibility of complying
with their request. About two hundred of them
therefore determined to accompany the column on
its return. Seven gallant youna' men, Franklin
Knight, John Knight, William Monaghan, Alexan
der Simmons, James Simmons, William T. Simmons,
and John Thomas, enlisted in Company K, Seventh
Pennsylvania Cavalry. They became excellent sol
diers, served faithfully with the company until De-

28 Raids of Forrest and Others
cember 20th, wjhen, by orders of the War Depart
ment, they AA^ere transferred to the Fourth Tennessee
Cavalry. On the 24th the command left Pikeville and
returned, by way of McMinnville, to Murfreesboro
and to Nashville.
This Sequatchie Valley is a charming bit of isola
tion, in many of its aspects ansAA'ering to Dr. John
son's description of the Happy Valley in "Rasselas."
Gigantic mountains hem it in, and the river, Avhiclt
gives it its name, is as pure as the fountain of youth.
The soil is fertile, the forest grand, and the air in
toxicating. Visiting it in early summer, when all its
charms are at their best, one is not surprised that the
author of "Tbm Brown at Oxford," located in the
vicinity his colony in search of nature's beauties and
blessings. General Dumont had been on this raid longer
than he expected, and fearing that rations might run
short, he put the town of McMinnville under contri
bution. The result was a room in the courthouse
filled Avith "cornpone" when the little army came
down from the mountain. This provender, hard as
bricks, was liberally issued, but the boys did not take
kindly to it as a substitute for "hard tack and sow
belly," and the principal use to which it was put was
pitching quoits.
RAIDS OF FORREST AND OTHERS.
Constant activity characterized the mounted
forces, on both sides, during the summer, and detach
ments of the Seventh met with some serious reverses.
On the 2nd of July Captain Davis of Company I, and
nine of his men, were captured A\''hile on picket duty
near Manchester. Soon after. Lieutenant Thomp
son, in command of Company F, on detached duty,
Avas fired upon near Tullahoma, and Blacksmith
Jones mortally wounded, and several horses were
struck. About the same time two more men of the
regiment Avere taken, and from these prisoners For-

Raids of Forrest and Others 29
rest was able to obtain considerable information as
to the strength and condition of Union posts scat
tered through the section. He Avas too good a soldier
not to profit by this knoAvledge, and being familiar
Avith the country— knoAving its people and its roads
Avell — he Avas able to put his avoAA^ed principle of ac
tion : "get there first Avith the most men," into some
successful practice.
On July 13th he made a dash into Murfreesboro,
completely surprised the garrison, and compelled its
surrender. He captured there the Ninth Michigan
and Second Minnesota Infantry ; Companies B, G, L,
and M;, of the Seventh, and the Fourth Kentucky
Battery. A large amount of provisions and supplies
were destroyed by burning the buildings in which
they were stored. Captain McCormick, Lieutenant
Garrett, Lieutenant NeAA^comer, and about seventy
men of the Seventh, escaped to Nashville. A Court
of Inquiry 'decided that the surprise was the
result of negligence, and the surrender unjustifiable.
The cavalry, hoAA^'ever, was exonerated; the Court re
porting that the detachment of the Seventh Pennsyl
vania was immediately overcome; "officers and men
who were able to reach the infantry, joined and
fought in the ranks." Included in the surrender
were Major Seibert, Captain Essington, Lieutenants
Rhoads, Dixon, Einstein, and Brandt, and over a
hundred men. Vale says the immediate loss Avas the
capture of one thousand five hundred and sixty-five
officers and soldiers, two hundred teamsters and
clerks, six hundred horses, forty wagons, fiA'^e ambu
lances, four pieces of artillery, twelve hundred rifles,
and thirty thousand suits of clothing, aggregating in
value nine hundred thousand dollars. The moral ef
fect of this reverse was great, and, for a time, demor
alized the Union cause in Middle Tennessee. The
Seventh felt the consequences in the depresion that
always folloA^'s defeat.
The disaster was reported in Nashville on the

30 Raids of Forrest and Others
night of the 13th, says Vale, and next morning Lieu
tenant Colonel Sipes, Avith the Second, and so much
of the Third Battalion as had escaped, moved on
Murfreesboro, arriving there about one p. m. That
evening General Nelson Avith his division, reached
the place from the direction of Franklin. On the
16th Colonel Sipes was ordered to Nashville, from
Avhich place he moved on the 20th, Avith three hun
dred men of the Second and Third Battalions, to
Lebanon. A scout reported there that a large force
of the enemy AVas in the vicinity, and the Colonel
sent one of the refugees, who had accompanied the
regiment from Pikeville, to investigate. Returning,
this man reported that Forrest, with three thousand
men and four pieces of artillery, was resting, within
tAVO miles of Lebanon, evidently intending to make a
night attack on the place. Acting on the discretion
allowed him. Colonel Sipes determined to evacuate
the place and withdraw to Murfreesboro. Ordering
the occupants of a hospital to be removed, and all
stores that could not be transported destroyed, the
command marched in the evening. Six men of K
Company on picket duty could not be recalled, and
Avere captured by the enemy.
Bragg having by this time commenced his back
ward movement toward Louisville, and Buell moving
in pursuit. General Nelson was placed in command
of the forces left for the defense of Middle Tennes
see. A man so striking — a character so singular — as
General Nelson, merits more than a passing glance.
The flrst contact of the Seventh with him was char
acteristic. The regiment being ordered to report at
Murfreesiboro, arrived there in the early afternoon.
and Lieutenant Colonel Sipes went to lu^adquarters
for orders. Entering the building occupied by the
General, and making his business kuoAvn to the offi
cers on view. General Nelson Avas notified, and in a
few minutes appeared. Tho presence of the cavalry
was stated and orders requested.

Raids op Forrest and Others 31
"HoAV long have you been in this section,'' asked
Nelson. "Since last April."
"Then you ought to know something of the
roads. Come and look at this map," and he led the
way to a large military map spread on a table. Look
ing over this, the Colonel pointed out several roads
considered of strategical importance, and designating
one sl^irting the Cumberland mountains, said : "This
is the road generally used by rebel raiders in their
attacks on our communications, auH the people
along it favor them all they can."
"That's a d — d lie!" exclaimed the General.
"That road runs through Kentucky, and the Ken-
tuckians are loyal to the Union."
The Lieutenant Colonel was about to mention
Buckner, Breckenridge, Marshall, Morgan, and some
others, but concluded it would be useles to disturb
the General's conviction of Kentucky loyalty. There
were no more comments on roads, and after a mo
ment's silence. Nelson suddenly asked, "Do you ever
drink?" "Oiecasionally, Avhen opportunity offers," AA^as the
reply;. ^ negro servant was called, who brought in a
demijohn and placed it on the mantle-shelf, where
glasses stood, and picking up a pitcher, left the room.
The General poured out a portion of Avhiskey, and so
did the Colonel, who stood holding the glass.
"Well, 'n what in liell are you waiting for?''
shouted Nelson.
"For the water."
"How long have you been in the army?"
"Since the war began."
"Well, you had better resign and go home. A
man Avho has been more than a year in the service,
and can't drink whiskey wSthiout w^ater, A\'ill never
make a soldier."
The water came, the dilution AMas effected, and
the ceremony ended. Receiving his orders, the Lieu-

32 Raids of Forrest and Others
tenant Colonel was about to depart, Avhen the Gen
eral placed his hand on his shoulder and remarked :
"Young man, ^ve Aviill probably meet often, and
sometimes I may speak roughly, but you must re
member that I don't ahvays mean what I say, aud
not take offense."
The regiment Avas direc-ted to proceed to a point
aibout six miles from toAvn, relieve an infantry regi
ment there, and guard the adjacent roads. This was
done; the regiment relieved marched away, and the
Seventh pitched their tents. Soon after a soldier
reported the finding of a box of papers, evidently
quartermaster's accounts, belonging to the infantry
regiment, and wanted to know Av'ha.t A^Tas to be done
A^^th them. They Avere placed in the ambulance,
with instructions to return them to the owner when
found. The sun was about setting AA'hen an order came
for tlie Seventh to return immediately to Murfrees
boro. Preparations were soon made and the comi
mand mar^ched. About half the distance w^s cov
ered wlien a sentinel, hearing the tread of many
'horses in the darkness, and feeling sure that the
enemy were upon him, fired Ms rifle and fled. The
next post, hearing the alarm, repeiated it, and so it
went, until the entire army was roused. The Lieu
tenant Colonel hastened on alone to try and explain
the cause of the panic and arrest it. But not a sen
tinel could be communicated with, and he went on
until at the outskirts of the toA\Ti he met the advanc
ing inflantry. While explaiining to the commanding
officer. General Nelson was hieard working his way
to the front through tbe ranks, roaring like a bull
of Bwshin, "AvOiat in Tiell is the column halting far?
What is the cause of the alarm?" allo^Aing no time
for answer, plied questi'on on question, giarnishing
each one like the army did in Flanders. At last the
officer commanding the infantry AA'as able to explain,
and ordters were given for the army to return to

Raids of Forrest and Others 33
quarters; the Seventh to remain where it wias until
morning; the whole AAdnding up Avlith instructions
to "find the  sentinels aud shoot them." Of
course the condemned sentinels were never found.
Next diay tlie regiment that had been relieved by
the Seventh Avas found; and the carefully cared for
papers returned to the quartermaster. "This beats
hell," he exclaimed. "I've lost them papers all over
Middle Tennessee, and some d — d fool alAA^ays finds
them and returns them."
Dornblazer, who for a time served as Orderly
to Nelson, tells some incidents illustrating his very
peculiar character. "General Nelson was the Go
liath of our army," he says. "He toAA-ered head aud
shoulders above his felloAvs. His average Aveight
was about three hundred pounds. * * * He was as
abitrary and dictatorial as a Mogul chief. His
breast A\Tas a magazine of passion, ready to be
touched off by the slightest provocation. When thor
oughly enraged he stormed like a tornado on legs."
On an expedition to Sparta the roads proved bad
for the airtillery and trains. Nelson rode to the
rear one day to see how the artillery Avas getting up
a steep liill. "He ordered me," says Dornblazer, "to
bring Mm a rocking chair from a house near by;
and there, on the broAV of the hill, he sat, watching
the novel periformance of the teamsters. * * * Finally
he took command himself. He forbid any of the driv
ers to open their mouth — 'he proposed to do the
yelling himself. After resting the horses, he gave
directions to each teamster to lay on the whip AA'hen
he, (the General), gave the yell. No sooner Avas the
clarion voice of Nelson heard than the horses laid
in their traces and galloped to the top of the hill
AAiithout stopping. A little further on Ave came to a
Avlagon in the middle of tlie road Avith a broken
tongue. The teamster AAias sitting in a fence corner
near at hand drinking his coffee. The General in
quired how he came to break the tongue. The team-

34 Raids of Forrest and Others
ster wished to drink his coffee before it would cool,
and therefore seemed to be in no particular hurry
to make reply. The General swore furiously, and,
turning Ms flasMng eyes upon the Orderly, said —
"You draw your sword and cut that scoundrel's head
off." Many similar incidents might be related of this
loyal and brave officer, Avihose temper seemed entirely
beyond his control, but they aatouM be superfluous
in the face of the historical fact that his violent lan
guage soon after caused Mm to be shot and killed by
a brother officer.
It is only in brief summary that the minor
events, in Avhich detachments of the Seventh partici
pated, during the remiainder of the Summer, can be
recorded. On the 21st of July the available portions
of the regiment — being the Second and Third Bat
talions — now greatly reduced by casualties that
have been stated — AA''ere ordered by Nelson to scout
all the roads leading into Murfreesiboro. In the per
formance of this duty Companies E and C, under
Ciaptain Sheaffer, had a sharp skirmish near Ready-
ville, in Avhich tAVo men of E were killed. Sheaffer
routed the enemy handsomely.
Lieutenant Vale made an extended and effective
scout to Lebanon and its vicinity, during which, as
he reports it, "he ran on seven rebels who were in
the act of hanging Knight and Simmons, tAVo of his
men they had jusit captured. Knight wias strung up
by the neck and struggling, while a halter was
around Simmons' neck. Two of the rebels were
killed, and the other flve captured. They Avere not,
however, broiighit into camp, as the guard placed
over them reported them 'lost in the woods.' Knight
and Simmons Avere natives of Tennessee, aud had
l>een enlisted at Pikeville about a month before;
and the guard who 'lost' the prisoners Avere the men
enlisted at Pikeville at the same time."
"On the 9tlhJ of August General Nelson marched,
with his Division, six pieces of artillery, and the

Raids of Forrest and Others 35
Second and Third Battalions of the Seventh Penn-
sylvajiia, under Lieutenant Colonel Sipes, Avith tAvo
companies of the Fourth Kenitucky Cavalry under
Captain Qhilson, to attack the enemy alt MjcMinn-
ville. * * * Colonel Sipes, commanding all the cav
alry, reached the viciniity of McMinnville about
eleven a. m., of the 10th, being two hours in advance
of the infantry. Halting aibout three miles from the
town, he sent forAA^ard tAvo companies, K and M, un
der Leutenant Vale, to reconnoiter the place. * * *
The Lieutenant learned that there Avere not more
than twio or three hundred of the enemy in the place,
and isent a courier to Colonel Sipes Avith the infor
mation and suggestion that Avith two companies ad
ditional, the place could be taken. In a few mo
ments Caiptain Chilson, with tAA'o companies of the
Fourth Kentucky Cavalry, joined him, and Captain
Chilson taking command, formed in columns of
fours, drew isabres, and ordered a charge. The toAvn
was entered with a rusih. The provost guard of one
hundred and sixty-flve men, AA'ho formed in the cen
ter of the town and attempted to repel the attack,
were soon overpowered, ten killed, many wounded,,
and the remainder captured.
"After disposing of this force, Caiptain CMlson
reformed his command and moved to the Sparta
road. At the outskirts of the town he met two com.
panies of the Eighth Texas, charged and routed
them, capturing seventeen men and twenty-four
horses. Caiptain Chilson then directed Lieutenant
Vale to continue the x>ursuit Avith the two companies
of the Seventh, AA'hile he collected the prisoners and
held the town. Advancing rapidly out the Sparta
road, tbe boys of the Seventh struck the rebel rear
about two miles from McMinnville, and drove it at
a gallop on the main body, who AA^ere in full retreat.
About flve miles out, the rebels met a battalion of
the Eighth Texas, advancing rapidly from Sparta.
The meeting of the tiw bodies on a dusty, narrow

36 Raids of Forrest and Others
road, — the one moving at a gallop and the other at
a trot, — produced a confused jam in the crowded
Avay. Men and horses Avere overthroAvn and tram
pled, AV(hile oaths, sihrieks and yells filled the dnsty
air. In the height of this confusion, the two com
panies of the Seventh: burst upon them with their
vengeful salbres, hewing their AVay into the midst
of the struggling crowd. The rebels extricated them
selves as best they could, leaving at this point twen
ty-seven (horses and thirty-four men in the hands of
our boys." Sending the prisoners and captured ihor-ses back
to McMinnville, Vale conitinued the pursuit. He
again struck the enemy, and in the fight that fol
lowed he hiad a single-handed combat Avith a Texas
captain, first AAdth swords, and then the Texan with
a double-barreled shot-gun, Vale Avith a revolver.
The result Avas Vale wounded in the hand, and a
Texas captain found dead next day. The cavalry
alone participated in this affair, and captured two
hundred and sixteen prisoners, a large number of
horses, and other property. One officer and tAventy
men of the enemy AAiere killed. The loss sustained
Avas in the Seventh, one officer and three men wound
ed; three horses killed and five A\'ounded. In the
Fourth Kentucky, three men killed and six wounded.
Next day Nelson continued his advance toward
Sparta, Colonel Sipes commanding tbe advance.
Slight skirmishing commenced about five miles from
Sparta, and continued until the advance reached the
Oalfkiller River, where Forrest was found strongly
posted, holding the bridge, and covering the ap
proaches and practicable fords.
Nelson deployed and opened artillery fire about
five o'clock. This was responded to, and much noise
AAlith little damage continued until darkness set in.
During the night, Forrest withdrew into the moun
tains. Next day Nelson returned to McMinnville
and from there to Murfreesboro.

COL. WM. B. SIPES.

The Fight at Gallatin 37
The last ten days of July and the first fifteen
of August Avere full of anxiety for Union officers and
soldiers. Bragg's first intention Avas to attack Nash
ville, but about the middle of August it became evi
dent ithat 'the objective of his retrogade movement
Avas the invasion of Kentucky. Forrest, Wheeler
and Morgan were loose in Middle Tennessee, and
Avere making 'hostile demonstrations in every direc
tion. The First Battalion of the Seventh had an en
counter with some of Wheeler's force, near Manches
ter, and defeated them. But there AA^as not much
serious fighting, both sides seemed content Avith
marcMng and counter marching; Avith movements
which meant nothing, and for the present accom
plished nothing. On the 18th of August Morgan had
captured Gallatin and interrupted the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad, — the principal channel for
supplying Buell's army, and it Avas necessary that
this road be reopened.
THE FIGHT AT GALLATIN.
To reopen tMs road, and to secure his left fiank
from molestation by the marauding band under Mor
gan, Bmell organized a provisional Brigade of Cav
alry, consisting of the Second and Third Battalions
of the Seventh, under Colonel Wynkoop; the Third
Indiana, under Lieutenant Colonel Kline; and the
Fourth Kentucky, under Lieutenant Colonel G. C.
Smith, the AAihole being p'laced in command of Briga
dier General Richard Johnson, Avith instructions to
drive the enemy from the Louisvile and Nashville
Railroad. The Brigade moved from Nashville on the
night of the 17th of August, and marched to Leba
non, where it arrived the next morning. Not finding
the enemy, Johnson moved through the country in
search otf him, guided by information gathered on
the way, and on the 21'st encountered his pickets
near Gallatin, about eight a. m. The Seventh was
in the advance, A\ith Company K, under Captain

38 The Fight at GallatiK
May, as advance guard. The enemy's pickets were
driven in, and his main force developed in line at
the junction of the Hartsville and Nashville roads.
Colonel Wynkoop threw his command into line and
at once attacked. For twio hours he Avas unsupport
ed; then the Third Indiana came up, followied by
the Fourth Kentucky, and the engagement contin
ued. Fighting in line, the Union soldiers drove back
the Conifederates some distance, when, seeing a fair
opportunity. Colonel Wynkoop ordered Lieutenants
Greeno and Vale to charge their center at the junc
tion of the roads mentioned. Preparations were bd
ing made for this, when General Johnson ordered the
entire force to fall back to a new position.
By this time the enemy were showing signs of
confusion, and movements among them indicating
an intention to retreat. Johnson's retrograde move
ment put an end to all this.
The order to fall back Avas received by the men
with surprise, and the feeling, Vale says, was pretty
forcibly voiced by Bugler Will Shettle, of Company
K, AA'tho, being near Lieutenant Greeno, wihen the aid
delivered it, turned to the latter and blurted out:
"Captain, this is a hell of a way to do ; follow Mor
gan two weeks all over the country, only to run
away from Mm." Vale's report continues :
"The rebels were now plainly seen re-forming
their lines, and resuming their positions, from Avhich
they advancedi, about noon, on our second line. Offi
cers and men now Avith one voice besought the Gen
eral to give the order for a sabre charge along the
Avhole line, but instead he directed the Fourth Ken
tucky to move to the right and form a line of dis
mounted men ; held the Third Indiana in line mount
ed! and, breaking the Seventh Pennsylvania, sent the
companies, detached, in little lines to the front and
left in different parts of the field. In one of these
detached movements Captain Dartt AAith his and Com-

The Fight at Gallatin 39
pany K, moved directly on the center of the rebel
left on the Louisville pike. The conupanies Avere
pretty badly raked, but would have broken the op
posing ranks, AVhen,' just before reaching effective
striking distance, the sharp blasts of the General's
bugle sounded the recall. At another phase of the
fight, the General ordered the Seventh Pennsylvania
and Third Indiana to dismount, and, leading their
horses, to advance and engage the enemy Avith their
revolvers, llie movement AA-as attempted but failed,
as its folly demanded it Should.
"This faltering fighting emboldened the rebels,
Aviho, about half past one o'clock, moved two regi
ments rapidly around our right, threatening to take
us in the rear. Even at this stage a vigorous attack
by General Johnson AAdth his Avhole force, either on
the position at the Louisville pike, or directly in the
front on Gallatin, AA'^ould undoubtedly have given us
the victory and routed the enemy. This Avas pointed
out and urged upon him by Colonel Wynkoop. He,
however, insisted that the flanking force Avould strike
his rear before he could rout the enemy in front, al
though the former was over a mile away, while our
lines were Avithin half a mile of tbe latter, and per
emptorily ordered a retreat. In falling back our
Avounded, dead, and most of our dismounted men,
were abandoned and captured.
"He fell back twO' miles under a heavy direct
and flanking fire, 'and being sharply pursued, formed
another line on a range of hills. * * * In this retreat
Lieutenant N. A. Wynkoop, the only son of the Colo
nel, Adjutant of the Second Battalion, and at the
time Aid-de-camip to General R. V\\ Johnson, was
killed instantly, being sihot througili the head, and
his body left in the road. At this third position the
same tactics and kind of fighting which had so suc
cessfully driven us from the first and second, were
repeated, with like result, except that the contest
lasted only about an hour, when, being pressed in

40 The FigSt at GallAtIn
front and flanked on the right, Johnson again or
dered a retreat, and fell back until opposite the Car
thage ford of the Cumberland River. In the official
report of Gen. Johnson, of August 21, 1862: "Lieut.
N. A. Wynkoop AVas killed at my side rallying his
troops, his gallantry and courage were conspicuous."
"The rebels moved up promptly and assailed this
last position about 5 :30 p. m. In a few minutes
Djuke's Brigade was thrown around our left, and
seized the hills covering the ford in our rear. Gen
eral Johnson now sounded a parley and asked for
terms of surrender. Before the flag was sent, how
ever, Colonel Wynkoop and Lieutenant Colonel
Kline, ascertaining from Johnson his intention,
dreAV their regiments together and formed, facing
rear-Avard, opposite the left of Duke's Brigade, and
when the terms of surrender were agreed upon,
tersely and im writing notified both Johnson and
Morgan that they would not surrender, and were not
to be included. Johnson insisted on Ms right to,
and that he had surrendered the whole force, where
upon Wynkoop and Kline drew sabres, ordered the
bugles to sound the charge, and dashed upon Duke's
Brigade, scattering the rebels like chaff before them.
and literally cut their Avay out. They crossed the
river with but the loss of two additional men, march
ed to Lebanon that night, and next day arrived in
Nashville. In this unfortunate affray the Seventh
lost Lieutenant Wynkoop and five men killed; Lieu
tenant Vale and sixteen men AA^ounded and captured.
Soon after Morgan sent, under flag of truce, to
General Buell a demand that Colonel Wynkoop and
Colonel Kline, AA'ith their respective commands, be
delivered up to Mm. General Johnson concurred in
this demand, claiming that he had included them in
Ms surrender. The dem'and Avas refused, the Union
Commander remarking that the best evidence that
these regiments AA'ere not prisoners was the fact that

The Fight at Gallatin 41
they were then doing full duty in his army. The
case at issue caused slight complications in the ex
change of prisoners — Morgan gratifying his vanity
by reporting the officers and men among his captures.
The wounded on both sides were cared for by
citizens of Gallatin. Lieutenant Vale says he "was
taken to the house of a prominent citizen, carefully
nursed, and treated Avith as much consideration as
could have been shoAvu had he been a near relative.
This generous man and his estimable lady housed,
fed and cared for two of the Union and two of the
rebel Avounded for more than two weeks; then, when
he Avas able to be moved, hiauled the writer (Vale)
nearly flfteen miles in his carriage to our nearest out
post in the direction of Nashville, and would not ac
cept a dollar in compensation." The dead were
properly buried, with the exception of Lieutenant
Wj^nkoop, whose body was sent to Nashville and
thence to Pottsville, Pennsylvania, for final inter
ment. The necessity for opening and protecting the
railroad being imperative, in view of the strenuous
Confederate moA^ements in Kentucky at this time,
Buell placed Ms army along it from Bowling Green
to Nasihville, and held himself in readiness to meet
and check Bragg Avhenever and wherever he could.
The First Battalion was with this army. During
most of its movements the cavalry had but little to do,
but at Bears' Wallow, Company D had a lively skir
mish with the enemy, on the 20th of September,
driving their antagonists from the field, losing two
men killed. One of these men was LeAvis Cartman,
one of the bravest and best loved man in the regi
ment. On the 21st Lieutenant Thompson, in com
mand of Comipany F, attacked and destroyed a por^
tion of Bragg'® headquarters' train, near Dripping
Spring, Kentucky, and captured a number of prison
ers, among them being Colonel Forsyth, of Bragg's
staff, and M'ajor Wycks, of Hardee's staff. The bat-

42 Perryville and Nashville
talion led Buell's advance until the enemy AA'ere en
countered in position at Perryville. It soon became
'hotly engaged and lost, in thus opening the combat,
tAVTO men killed, tAA-'o wounded, and four captured.
PERRYVILLE AND NASHVILLE.
The battle of Perryville (October 8th, 1862) Avas
important thoug<h indecisive. It left Buell in pos
session of the field, but Avith his forces scattered, and
very far north, of A^ihere they should have been. It
eniabled Bragg to retire with large accumulations of
supplies gathered in the rich country he had travers
ed and held. Both armies moved southward, each
taking the route it pleased and there was apparently
no danger of a clashi between them for some time.
It Was very evident at the time that General
Buell had lost the 'confidence of the Umon authori
ties, and soon after he had moved his army to Bowl
ing Green 'he AA'as superseded by Major General W.
S. Rosecrans. Many causes combined to undermine
Buell's popularity. By some it was thought Bragg
hiad ouitgeneralled him in the cam'paign; by others
that he lacked energy. Among his enemies he had
the misifortune to number Andrew Johnson, Military
Governor of Tennessee, who openly protested against
his continuance in any capacity in that State. John
son's anger originated in the fact that Buell wanted
to evacuate Nashville w^hen he moved northward af
ter Bragg, and the Military Governor was determin
ed it should be held. Dornblazer says, "While this
decision was pending, the Governor asked the fight
ing parson. Colonel Moody of the Seventy-Fourth
Ohio, if he believed in prayer. When the Colonel re
plied in the affirmative ; "tlien get do'A\"n on your
knees," said Johnson, "and pray that Nashville may
not be given over to the enemy." Both knelt togeth
er; Moody prayed Avith all the fervor that a Metho'
dist preacher can command, and Johnson responded
"Amen,"

Perryville and Nashville 43
General Rosecrans, who was certainly an accom
plished soldier, and had, during the summer, won
distinction in Mississippi, moved without delay from
Bo'Avling Green, and, repairing the railroad as he
Avent, reached Nashville on the 10th of November.
Here the three battalions of tbe Seventh were reunit
ed for the first time since the preceding April.
"NWien it AA'as decided to hold Nashville, General
Negley Avas assigned to the command of the defens-
i\'e garrison, Avhich consisted, according to Vale, of
two effective regiments of infantry, the Second and
Tliird Battalions of the Seventh, a regiment of Ten
nessee cavalry, two batteries of artillery, and about
four thousand sick of various commands. Bragg left
Breckenridge's corps to invest the city, and if possi
ble, comipel its surrender.
'The garrison Avent to Avork at once to place the
city in a thoroughly defensive condition. Fortifica
tions Avere consitructed in all commanding positions ;
all 'the roads were barricaded, and the beautiful
AA'ihite marble capitol Avas converted into an inside
citadel by cordons of cotton bales. So formidable
Avere these defenses made that the Confederate force,
left for the purpose, never dared attack the city, but
contented themselves by attacking Union foragers.
As the city was not provisioned 'for a siege, and as
both the railroad and the river AA'ere closed to the
Unionists, foraging was a necessity, imposing on the
cavalry both hard work and danger. Tihe garrison
also 'had plenty to do, and altogether AA'hat AA^as called
the "Siege of Nashville" was rather a serious matter
for those defending the city.
An account of a foraging raid is condensed from
Dorriblazer. On the 20tih of September a detail of
thirty men was made from the Seventh, to guard a
forage train. The train, consisting of tAA^elve AAiagons
and the escort, were under command of Lieutenant
Garrett. The guard was very carelessly armed, and

44 Perryville and Nashville
moved Avithi little caution. Advancing about tn^elve
miles into the "enemy's country," they found corn
and hay; loaded their Avagons, gave the proprietor a
conditional vouc3ier (one that Avas to be paid on
proof of loyalty), filled their pockets with apples,
and 'Started toward NashAdlle, well satisfied A^dth the
expedition as far as they had got. The wagons were
strung out for half a mile, and away in the rear Avas
a squad driving some captured cattle. In an instant,
as the advance entered a Village, a liundred and fifty
guerillas, with a yell, dashed into the road in front
of the advance guard of four men. "We held them
in check for a moment," says Dornblazer, "by empty
ing our revolvers into the head of the enemy's col
umn. Harvey was mortally wounded and was oblig
ed to dismount. The rest of us fell back to the rear
of the wagon train, where we exi>ected to meet the
rest of the command, and there make a determined
stand. The enemy's adA^nce followed close upon our
heels, and when I wheeled my horse at the rear of
the train, a rebel had his gun leveled upon me. We
both fired about the same time. Whether my shot
took effect, I do not know, but one tMng I know,
that about that time I felt the sting of four "buck-
s'hot" in my thigh'.
"There was no time to be lost, one minute more.
and I must be a prisoner or a dead man. I did not
choose to be either. Putting spur to my horse Avnith
my left foot, I dashed to the brow of the hill, AN'ihere
a squad of our men were halting between two opin
ions. Eight men were rallied at this point; with sa
bers draA\Ti' they determined tO' charge- the enemy and
recapture the wagons, but after receiving a volley
from tlie enemy, outnumbering us flve to' one, Ave
quickly decided that discretion was the better part
of valor. We retreated, not to say in good order,
but wnth the utmost speed. The enemy was between
us and Nasihville, and how to make our escape was
the burning quesition." After many turns into by-

Perryville and Nashville 45
roads and much hard riding, this little squad reached
NasihAdlle. "From the time AA'e ihad the fight," says
Dornblazer, "aa'c rode seventeen miles. Only four
out of the tihirty escaped AA'ith their horses. A fcAv of
the teamsters got back by hunting their way through
the woods on foot. The rest AA'ere captured and run
off to Columbia, AA'here they Avere paroled." Dorn
blazer spent a month in hospital, Avhen he Avas dis^
charged cured, and at the same time promoted to the
rank of Eighth Corporal ; tlie honor being conferred
"for gallantry in running aw^ay from and not fight
ing the enemy," as he explains it.
As the autumn drcAv on the Confederate pressure
around Nashville increased, and the General deter
mined to drive back the encroaching enemy. For this
purpose General Palmer, acting on orders from Neg
ley, moved with tm'o thousand infantry, two batteries
of artillery, and the two battalions of the Seventh
on Lavergne, where General Anderson, with seven
teen' hundred infantry, three regiments of cavalry
and fo'ur guns, AAas posted. Arriving at Lavergne,
Palmer, early in the morning, attacked the enemy
dircting Captain May, in command of the Sveveuth
to move rapidly to the right and gain the rebel rear
This movement was promptly made, and simul tane
ous with the first Shots in front. May and Ms troop
ers entered the camp, captured their battery, and
forced them to retreat in wild disorder. The Sev
enth captured one hundred and seventy-five officers
and men. T'he rout of the Confederates was complete
according to their oa^'u admissions. General Palmer
destroyed all the arms, camp equipage, clothing — in
fact every tilling captured, except the guns and forage
— as he lacked means of transportation, and return
ed to Nashville. The Seventh lost in this affair three
men killed and two wounded.
Forrest, Avith a force estimated at abbve eight
thousand, attacked the outworks at Nashville on the

46 Battle of Stone River
sixth of November, but made no impression anywhere
except on the Murfreesboro' pike, Avhere he succeeded
in capturing for a time a feAV of the rifle pits. The
force gaining tMs entrance Avas promptly charged by
a detachment of the Seventh, led by Captain Sheaf
fer, and driven outside the Avorks. Company C lost
tAvo men captured, and Company E had flve men
Abounded in the charge. This affair ended the Sev
enth Pennsylvania's operations as an independent
organization. From tMs time it became a part of
the cavalry force belonging tO' the Army of the Cum
berland. BATTLE OF STONE RIVER.
In the reorganization of the army. General Rose
crans concentrated all his cavalry in one corps, un
der command of Major General Stanley, who or
ganized it into two divisions, commanded, the flrst
by Brigiadier General McCook, and the second by
Brigadier General Turchin. Turchin's division com
prised two brigades, the first composed of the Fourth
Michigan, tlie Second Indiana, the Third Kentuckj'^,
and the Seventh Pennsylvania. Colonel Wynkoop,
the ranking C'olonel, Was entitled to the com-mand of
this Brigade, but being absent, sick. Colonel McCook,
of t'he Second Indiana, became commander by right
of seniority. _ This organization w^ent into effect
about the first of December, 1862.
The reorganized cavalry had no time to rest.
On the 18th the First Brigade Avas ordered to cover
an extensive foraging expedition in the vicinity of
Brentwood. The enemy's pickets AA^ere found at that
village, and fell back on the main force at Franklin.
That was vigorously attacked by all t'he regiments
composig the brigade, and effectually routed. In
the engagement the Seventli had four men wounded,
and the lorn of the brigade in killed, AA'ounded and
captured was forty-four. Soon after Colonel McCook
obtained leave on account of sickness, imd Colonel

Battle of Stone River 47
Minty, of the Fourth Michigan, assumed command
of the brigade.
At this time Bragg'.s army, at Murfreesboro, had
increased to about fifty thousand infantry and artil
lery, and ten thousand cavalry. So strong aa'Ss he in
mounted force, that he sent Forrest AA'ith his division
into Misisiisisippi, to hold the Union forces in check in
that State. Rosecrans had at Nashville about au
equal strength in all arms except cavalry; of the lat
ter he had about seven thousand. Of course the au
thorities in Waslrington were urging Rosecrans to ad
vance. He had consumed forty-five days in necessary
preparations, and in the opinion of thesie critics, such
a waste of time Avas inexcusable.
iThe fom^ard movement of the Union army began
on the miorning of the 26th of December, when the
first cavalry brigade left its camp, near Nashville,
and proceeded to the Murfreesboro pike, where it re
ported to General Palmer, commanding the advance
division 'of Rosiecrans' army. KnoAsdng that the out
posts of the enemy had been advanced. Palmer placed
the cavalry in position to sweep a AA-ide scope on both
sides of the road, and in this order moved forAvard
Ten miles from Nashville the enemy's pickets Avero
encountered and skirmishing began; the Confeder
ates retiring until LaA^ergne was reached, AA-here a
strong force of cavalr-y and four pieces of artillery
AA'ere in position. The section of Battery D, First
Ohio Artillery, commanded by Captain Newell, and
attached to the First Brigade, was brought into ac
tion and succeeded in silencing the enemy's battery.
The wihole cavalry line then advanced, driving the
enemy from their position. Here the First Brigade
bivouacked for the night.
Next morning, the 27th, the advance was contin
ued, and during ithe day some skirmishing occurred.
The cavalry steadily pressed back the enemy's out
posts on the 28th and 29th, and the Union army
steadily advanced. About three p. m. of the 29th,

48 Battle of Stone River
the Confederate line of battle was uncovered. Gen
eral Rosecrans formed his line behind the cavalry
skirmishers, and the combatants were in place for
the struggle. The cavalry AA'ithdrew from the front,
and bivouacked in rear of the battle line on the Nash
ville pike.
It is not intended to give here an account of the
great battle of Stone River; that has been done re
peatedly by competent authorities on both sides. The
Seventh Pennsylvania, commanded by Major John
E. Wynkoop, took an active and honorable part in
the memorable conflict, and what it did, where it
Avent, and A\'!hat it suffered, should be recorded.
On the 30th, the armies' being in position, one
battalion of the Seventh and one of the Third Ken
tucky were detailed to form a line of couriers in rear
of the Union line, for the purpose of conveying mes
sages betn^een the A\ings, and to stop skulkers to the
rear. The 'bloody cionflict, in which a hundred tlious-
and men were joined, raged fearfully on the last two
days of the year, and the Seventh, A\dth other regi
ments of the brigade, were engaged in protecting
trains and guarding the wings of the Union army
The Seveijth was charged, in the afternoon of the
30th, to retake a hospital w^ich the enemy had cap
tured, and they took it. During the day Wheeler's
cavalry attacked the Union wagon trains at La
vergne, and Dornblazer says "they captured a num
ber of train guards, picked up several hundred strag
glers, burnt a large number of wagons and ran away
with the mules." In repulsing this onslaught, and
in protecting Rosecrans' right, wihich the cavalry did
effectually, it had to encounter vastly superior num
bers, lx)th mounted and diismounted, of the enemy.
The Seventh, as a part of the First Brigade, w^as lit
erally worked to the verge of absolute exhaustion.
Speaking of the night of the 30th, Dornblazer says:
"Botli armies watched each other Avith a Avakeful eye
that night. The Seventh served on vidette duty on

Battle of Stone River 49
the right. We sat on our horses, weary and hungry.
With heavy eyelids and distended pupils, Ave strain
ed the optic nerve to penetrate the thickening fog —
to catch the outline of the victor of yesterday and
tihe antago'uist of to-morroAV. We shall never forget
hoAV hard it Avas to keep aAvake. The eyelids would
drop in spite of all Ave could do. By beating the
skull with the fist and pinching the ears, Ave manag
ed to keep 'Sufficiently AA'akeful to halt the "grand
rounds."

The battle cojitinued, with pauses caused by
heavy rains and the temporary exhaustion of the
combatants, until the 4th of January, during the
night of AA'hich Bragg's army retired to the line of
Duck river. On the miorning of the 5th, the First
Brigade marehed through Murfreesboro, and follow
ed the retreating Confederates on the Manchester
pike. About tAvo miles out it came up Avith them, and
a running combat ensued, the enemy retreating and
the cavalry advancing. At Beach Grove the Confed
erates were reinforced, and attacked the Seventh and
the First Tennessee vigorously. Here the flght con
tinued somie time. Then the enemy being driven into
an ojijen country, a charge wasi made by the Fourth
Regulars and the Seventh, which captured one gun,
and compiletely scattered Bragg's rear guard.
The brigade Avent into camp near Murfreesboro,
throwing out videttes six miles in its front. It had
lost according to Vale, betAveen the 26th of December
and the 5th of January, twenty men killed, thirty-
seven wounded, and seventy captured. Fifty of the
captured were from the Seventh Pennsylvania, and
were of the Third Battalion, which Avas deployed on
duty in rear of the line of battle, and Avhen the right
wing was broken on the 31st, were taken prisoners
while at the post of duty. The Seventh had two
killed and nine wounded. Colonel Minty in his re
port says : "Major W. H. Jennings, Seventh Pennsyl
vania, led Ms men with great gallantry, in the charge

50 The Charge at Rover and Unionville
of December 31st." General Stanley in his report
says: "Captain Garrett and Lieutenant R. M. Mc
Cormick, Seventh Pennsylvania, distinguished them
selves in the charge on the left of the enemy's infan
try." In Ms official report of the Battle of Stone River
General Stanley says: "The duty of the cavalry was
very arduous. From December 26th to January 4th
the saddles were only taken from the horses to ^room
and were immediately replaced, and that, as per re
port of Major Wynkoop, the regiment lost 2 killed,
9 wounded and 50 captured.
THE CHARGE AT ROVER AND UNIONVILLE.
General Rosecrans established his army in win
ter quarters at MurfreeSboro, and Bragg similarly
disiposed of 'his forces at Tullahoma, about twenty
miles further south. The Confederates, although un
questionably defeated for the time, 'had by no means
given up their hold on Middle Tennessee, and their
preponderance in mounted force enabled them to
give much annoyance to the Union posts. In conse
quence the Union cavalry had the hardest kind of
duty to perform for a month after the battle of Stono
River. Some of this work must now be recorded.
The Confederate authorities sent a strong force
of mounted men and artillery, under General Wheel
er, to capture Fort Donelson, on the Columbia
river„ and thus close that channel of communication.
In this force Avere included the commands of Forrest
and Wharton, and the three Generals did not, it
would seem, AVork very harmoniously together. They
failed in their assault on Fort Donelson and retired
after suffering heavy loss. Learning of the presence
of this force in his vicinity, General Rosecrans sent a
division of infantry and the first and third brigades
of cavalry, under coimmand of General Jeff. C. Dav
is, to find and punish them. In moving toward the

The Charge at Rover and Unionville 51
locality Avlhere, it was thought, the enemy would be
found, it Avas deemed advisable to dislodge detach.-
ments of Confederates from Middletown, Unionville
and Rover. Hoav this Avas done is condensed from
Vale's account:
"On reaching Salem, Minty (Avho was in com
mand of the cavalry) detached the Second and Third
East Tennessee, under General Cook, with orders to
proceed to Middletowto, and, if possible, from thence
to Unionville, and there rejoin the command. Minty
then moved to Rover, Avbere about six hundred rebel
cavalry was reported to be. Half a mile from Rover
the rebel force Avas developed in line for battle. Ob
serving that the lay of the country would permit a
charge on the enemy, Minty explained his plan to
Captain Jennings, commanding the Seventh, and
ordered it to charge in column of fours. The com
mand was promptly obeyed, the rebel line was
struck, and the whole force utterly routed in less
than five minutes after the advance was sounded.
Six officers and forty-nine enlisted men were captur
ed, and one officer and forty-three men Mlled and
Avounded, every wound being inflicted by the sabers
of the Seventh.
Proceeding to Unionville it was found evacuat
ed, the Confederates there having retreated beyond
Duck river when the news of the fight at Rover reach
ed them. The entire command then concentrated at
Eaglesville.

^to^

For two AA'eeks the cavalry scouted the country,
during wMch time it captured two of Forrest's staff
officers and twenty-two men of his escort. It be
came apparent, then, that the forces of Wheeler and
Forrest had <been Avidely dispersed, and that further
pursuit at this time would be useless; therefore the
Aveary and suffering expedition returned to Mur
freesboro. "The Aveather," Vale says, "was a con
stant succession of rain, suoav and sleet, alternated
with most intense cold; the roads AA'ere knee deep

52 The Charge at Rover and Unionville
with mud and slush, varied at times with a crust of
two or three inches of ice and frozen ground on top,
not hard enough to carry a horse, but enough to
make marching difficult and dangerous. The cavalrj
moved Avithout tents or baggage, and the suffering
Avas very great. Many of the men had their hands and
feet frostbitten, and all felt the effects for weeks and
months after." From the time of their return until
the beginning of March, the cavalry Avas permitted to
rest — no duty being exacted outside of camp routine,
except occasional foraging expeditions. During this
period, the Fourth Regular Cavalry, Avhich had been
an independent command, was permanently attached
to the First Brigade.
The condition of the Seventh Pennsylvania in
the early spring of 1863 was by no means satisfactory
to those who had its reputation and welfare at heart.
Long and arduous service, remote from the State
Avhere it was raised, and where its' depleted ranks
could be recruited, had caused it to dwindle in num
bers, so that when mustered for the expedition just
reported, only one hundred and seventy-five officers
and men were present for duty. Many of its men
had been detailed as orderlies, or in other capacities,
and many more were sick, on furlough or in hospi
tals. Not three hundred men, counting non-combat
ants, were in camp. The camp itself AA'as on low
ground, which the spring rains made muddy, caus
ing disease among the horses. In brief, the gallant
regiment, composed of as good material as ever gath
ered under the stars and stripes, had been worked
and neglected until its condition caused the authori
ties to consider the advisability of disbanding it.
About tMs time Lieutenant Colonel Sipes, who had
been absent on detached duty* in Kentucky for six
months, rejoined and took command of the Regi
ment.

?Returning from Pennsylvania, where Vie had been on business
connected with the regiment, Lieutenant-Colonel Sipes found him-

COL. C. C. MCCORMICK.

The Charge at Rover and Unionville 53
The camp was moved, all the detailed men that
could be, were recalled, and, the beautiful spring
Aveather of Middle Tennessee aiding, renewed life
Avas soon animating the Seventh. General Stanley
Avas asked to be present at a regular Sunday inspec
tion about the middle of April, and after carefully
revicAving the more than four hundred men "present
for duty," pronounced its condition "highly satis
factory." On the 4th of March the First Battalion was or
dered to drive the rebel detachments, who had reoc
cupied Rover and Unionville, from those positions.
self stopped at Cincinnatii, because commianication further
south was Interrupted by the Confederate invasion of Ken
tucky. An order from the War Department directed that offi
cers in transit, and unable to join their commands, should re
port to the commander nearest their destination. In obedi
ence to this order. Colonel Sipes reported to Major General
AVright, at Cincinnati, commanding Department or the Ohio,
and was by him directed to report to General Lew AVallace,
at Covington, Kentuclty. This he did, and after -waiting one
day, was ordered to take command of the cities of Newport
and 'Covington, superseding General Judah. The condition of
those cities at the time) can be comprehended by reading the
following extracts from a descriptive article written by Bu
chanan Bead, the poet. After ;tellln'g how Oincinnati, and
her sister cities across the Ohio were placed under martial
law, all business suspended, and all classes of citizens called
upon to work on the fortifications, he continues: "The ten
days that followed the call will forever be memorable In the
annals of the city of Cincinnati. The cheerful manner in
which the people rose en masse to swell the ranks that crowd
ed Into the trenches was a sight worth seeing. Herei were the
representatives of all nations and classes. The man of money,
the' man of law, the merchant, the artist, and the artisan,
swelled tlie lines hastening to the scene of action, armed either
withi musiket, pick or spade. Added to these was the dasky
brigade of colored men, cheerfully wending their way to labor
on the fortiflcations."
He continues "But the pleasantest and most picturesque
sight of those remarkable days was the almost endless stream
of sturdy men who rushed to the rescue from the rural dis
tricts of the state. These were known as the "Squirrel Hunt
ers." They 'came in flies, numbering thousands upon thou
sands, in all kinds of costumes, and armed with all kinds of
fire arms, but chiefly the deadly rifle which they knew so
well how to use. Old men, middle aged men, young men, and

54 The Charge at Rover and Unionville
Arriving at Rover, the enemy's pickets were encoun
tered early in the morning and, being driven in, their
main force commenced a hurried retreat toward
Unionville. The Seventh Avas immediately ordered
to charge, Avhich it did effectively, dashing into the
flying, scattered Confederates. At Unionville the
enemy had a considerable force, and attempted to
make a stand, but being throAvn into confusion by
the fugitives from Rover, and by the onrush of the
charge, AA'hich never paused or faltered, broke and
fled until they found refuge behind Polk's corps,
Avithin five miles of Shelbyville. So impetuous Avas
this charge of the Seventh, that some of the officers
and men actually ran into, and were fired upon by
Polk's infantry, but escaped uninjured. The prison
ers captured numbered one hundred and nine, of
Avhich fifty-eight were wounded by saber cuts. The
loss was one man of the Seventh wounded, Robert C.
often mere boys, like the "minute men" of the old Revolution,
they left the plow In the furrow, the flail on the half-t'hreshed
sheaves, the unfinished iron upon the anvil, in short dropped
all their peculiar avocations, and with their leather pouches
full of bullets, and their ox-horns full of powder, poured into
the city by every highway and byway In such n-ambers that It
seemed as if the whole state of Ohio were peopled only with
'hunters, and that the spirit of Daniel Boone stood upon the
hills opposite the town beckoningi them into Kentucky." These
unorganized hordes poured across the pontoon bridges, many
of them with wagons loaded with provisions, and literally
filled the streets of Covington. They were animated with a
single determination, and that was to resist the Invasion of
Ohio, and the place to meet the invaders was on the hllle of
Kentucky. General AVallace directed Colonel Sipes to bring
order out of this confusion, and to enable him to do this, gave
him a company of regulars from the Newport Barracks, and
a Kentucky Home Gaard Regiiment, as a Provost Guard. The
three cltileis were under martial law, • and vigorous measures
were resorted to. In thirty-six hours the streets were cleared,
the defenders were in the completed entrenchments, and the
enemy, viewing the defensive preparations, wisely retired.
Colonel Sipeis remained in command of the cities of Coving
ton and Newport, to which were added all the territory north
of Lexington, flve months, during which time Generals; Wal
lace, Ammon, A. J. Smith, Gordon Granger, Jeff C. Davis, and
Quincy Gilmore, succeeded each other in command of - the
forces guarding this part of Kentucky.

Spring Hill, Liberty^ Snow Hill, Etc 55
Watson, of Co. "D," a good friend and as brave a
man as ever drew a saber. Not a shot was fired by
the Seventh in the affray, the saber only being used.
Captain Davis commanded and led the Seventh
in this brilliant affair, and was complimented in bri
gade orders "for personal gallantry and distin
guished services." He was also commended in spe
cial orders from the commanding general. Captains
Garrett and McCormick had their horses shot under
them, and they and Lieutenants Fisk, Greeno and
Vale, Avere honorably mentioned in general orders.
So rapidlj' and effectively was the Avork done by the
Seventh that no other regiment of the brigade had a
chance to participate in the fight. General Rose
crans, in recognition of this charge, and in compli
ment to the brigade to Avhich the Seventh Avas at'
tached, announced that it should be known as the
Saber Brigade of the Army of the Cumberland.
In his official report of March 4, 1863, Col. Min
ty says: — "I must call attention of the general com
manding to the gallant manner in AA'hich Capt. C. C.
Davis, 7th Pa. Cav., led the charge of his regiment.
He Avas well supported by both officers and men."
SPRING HILL, LIBERTY, SNOW HILL, ETC.
A serious disaster to the Union cause occurred
on the 5th of March. This was the partial surprise,
defeat and capture of three regiments of infantry
and some cavalry, moving from Franklin, imdeir
Colonel Coburn, to attack Forrest, AA'ho had taken
position at Spring Hill Avith a large force. General
Stanley Avith a division of cavalry Avas ordered to
take position on the main roads leading south from,
Franklin, open communication with General Gor
don Granger, in command at Franklin, and check
the progress of the enemy. This movement led tc
some skirmishing by the cavalry, in which the Sev
enth had two men wounded. For a time the move-

56 Spring Hill_, Liberty, Snow Hill^ Etc.
ments of Forrest, Van Dorn and Price, who were
operating in concert, threatened serious results to the
right flank of Eosecrans' army, and caused no little
anxiety to the Union commanders. But after a fighf
betAA'een detachments from both sides at Thomson's
Station, the enemy suddenly and unexpectedly re
tired. While the opposing forces were in contact. Gen
eral Stanley was unable to ascertain Avhether any
portion of the enemy had got betAveen him and
Franklin, and was in doubt Avhether he AA'as engag
ing their advance or rear. In this dilemma he di
rected Colonel Sipes to hold the Seventh in readi
ness, and if the enemy appeared in the direction of
Franklin, to charge them at once. No additional
force of Confederates appearing, and those engaged
having apparently Avithdrawn, the division blA'ou-
acked for the night.
After dark General Stanley came to the com
mander of the 7th and asked him to select two men
who could be absolutely relied upon to do what they
were ordered. The Colonel sent for Sergeant Shutt,
of Company A, and Sergeant Starry, of Company I
and informed the General that they Avere the men
he Avanted. Stanley told them that he desired a mes
sage taken that night to General Granger, in Frank
lin, that he did not knoAV Avhether the intervening
country Avas held by the enemy or not, but that, dan
ger or no danger, he Avanted the message delivered.
"Will you take it, boys?" he asked. "Yes, sir," Avas
the unhesitating reply. The message was prepared;
sabers laid aside, curb-chaius Avrapped so there
Avould be no rattling or clinking to attract attention,
the messengers passed outside the pickets; and they
disappeared in the darkness. They got through all
right, delivered their message, and returned next
morning AA'ith General Granger's reply.
An expedition of the First Brigade to Milton,
on the 20th, AAihere Morgan Avas said to be assailing

Spring Hill, Liberty, Snoav Hill, Etc. 57
an outpost commanded by Colonel Hall, arrived only
to find that the Confederates had been driven off
Next day several regiments Avere sent, each on a dif
ferent road, to ascertain the force and movements
of the enemy. The desired information was ob'
tained, but the Confederates could not be brought to
a stand, and the brigade returned to camp.
On the 25th Colonel Sipes Avas sent with the
Seventh to drive off some of the enemy who had taken
position on the Shelbyville pike, Avithin two miles of
our pickets. In executing this duty some maneuver
ing Tbecame necessary on the road and in adjacent
fields, all of which Avas plainly visible from General
Crittenden's advance position on a high hill, and
that general spoke in high praise of the accuracy
and steadiness of these movements. The enemy was
easily dislodged and driven back.
About this time. Vale says, it Avas learned thai
"a tremendous furor existed among the rebels in re
gard to the use, by the Seventh Pennsyl vama and
the Fourth United States, of ground or sharpened
sabers; in fact it Avas the subject of official corres
pondence between the commanders of the two hostile
armies. The rebels insisted that the use of sharp
ened sabers was barbarous, and contrary to the rules
of modern Avarfare, and threatened instant death to
all officers and men captured possessing them. The
officers and men of the regiments were but little dis
turbed by these sanguinary threats, and the matter
was finally determined by a general order authoriz
ing their use, and notifying the rebel commanders
that any execution of prisoners by them would be
met by retaliation in kind.
On the 2nd of April Stanley moved toward Lib
erty, encountered the enemy's pickets near Auburn,
and drove them until a considerable force was de
veloped. Some active skirmishing followed, and the
enemy fell black to Snow Hill. The country here is

58 Spring Hill^ Liberty, Snow Hill, Etc.
of curious formation, consisting of a net work of
ravines and hills, one of the latter being high, cone-
shaped and Avooded. Most of the others are cleared
but steep As the Union forces approached, the en
emy retired, and at last made a stand on this wood
ed hill, where they had posted their artillery. To dis
lodge them, Stanley had his tAvo guns hauled to the
top of a cleared hill, Avhere they commanded the op
posing battery. As soon as this position Avas taken
the enemy began to retire. Stanley ordered Colonel
Sipes to advance in pursuit, on the right of the en
emy, through a meadoAv. In so doing a marsh was
reached which the horses could not cross, and on the
slope beyond this marsh the enemy had placed one
gun. To continue the pursuit the Seventh had to
file to the right and take the road. Just as this was
done an aid dashed up from the main body, on the
right, and called to the colonel that the enemy were
in ambush in a field of grain behind the gun men
tioned. Almost simultaneous Avith the warning
came a volley from the concealed foe. but fortunate
ly for the Seventh, they fired too high. Two men
were killed, four wounded and a number of horses
shot, among them that of the colonel.
The' enemy fired but one volley and immediately
retreated. They were pursued unavailably, and on
the 16th the expedition returned to Murfreesboro.
On the 19th the brigade led the advance of an
expedition, consisting of the Fifth Division, Four
teenth Corps, Major General Reynolds commanding,
to McMinnville. Sweeping the country of minor
Confederate posts, the cavalry arrived at McMinn
ville early in the morning of the 21st. The advance
guard, consisting of two companies of the Seventh
commanded by Lieutenant Heber S. Thompson, met
the rebel pickets about a mile and a half from the
place, and im'mediately drove them into the town.
Captain Jennings, commanding the Seventh Pennsyl
vania, AvIas ordered to unite with the advance, and

Spring Hill, Liberty, Snow Hill, Etc. 59
the whole regiment to charge the enemy, numbering
about seven hundred infantry and cavalry. The
charge was entirely successful — the rebel cavalr;^-
scattered and fled, and the infantry, numbering over
a hundred, was captured. The Seventh dashed on
after a wagon train, guarded by infantry, which
Avas retreating on the Sparta road. About eight
miles out the train AVas overtaken, and three wagons
and seventy-five of the guard captured.
In the charge Corporal EdvAiard Shutt, of Com
pany A, Seventh Pennsylvania, killed Lieutenant
Colonel Martin, of Johnson's Kentucky cavalry, in a
hand to hand encounter, and Major Dick McCann,
also of Kentucky, was wounded and captured by
Sergeant John Williams, of Company F. The cav
alry scoured the country in pursuit of the ene
my for several days, but could not bring them to
a stand. After driving the commands of Wheeler,
Forrest and Morgan behind Braggs' intrenched' line,
and capturing fully five hundred prisoners, Minty
with his command, returned to Murfreesboro on the
26th. One man of the 7th was killed. The following
officers and men of the regiment were mentioned in
General Orders:
Captain W. H. Jennings, "for signal ability in
handling his command, and for gallantry in pres
ence of the enemy." Lieutenant Heber S. Thompson,
"for gallant conduct in the charge and services in
command of the advance guard." Sergeant John
Williams, Company F, "for wounding and captur
ing Major Dick McCann in a hand-to-hand confiict."
Corporal EdAvard Shutt, Company A, "for gallantry
in killing Lieutenant Colonel Martin in a single
handed saber contest." Corporal Shutt Avas also
awarded the Government "Distinguished Service
Medal." An expedition, whidh included the entire First
Brigade, moved, on the 21st of May, toward Man-

60 Spring Hill, Liberty, Snow Hill, Etc.
Chester, near which a camp of the enemy was sur
prised and captured in the early morning.
On the 3rd of June an outpost on the Manches
ter pike, commanded by Lieutenant Getty, of Com
pany I of the Seventh, was attacked by a party of
Confederates belonging to Wheeler's command. The
enemy was driven off with some loss.
A similar attack was made the same day on a
picket commanded by Lieutenant Vale, on the Wart-
race road. This developed into quite an affair, in
Avhich Minty's Brigade, including Newel's section of
artillery, became actively engaged with a large Con
federate force, comprising all arms. For a little
Avhile the enemy had the advantage, but in the end
Avere forced to retreat with considerable loss. One
man of the Seventh was killed.
On the 10th of June the brigade was ordered
out, at 3 in the morning, to meet a reported advance
of the enemy on the Triune road. The Seventh en
countered the Confederate pickets about half a mile
from Versailles, and drove their force of about two
hundred, three miles beyond the village.
On the 15th Minty, Avith four regiments, among
them the Seventh, marched for Lebanon, where
Duke's Brigade was reported to be, arriving the
morning of the 16th, to find that the Confederates
hadj the preceding day, retired toward Alexandria.
Promptly following, the brigade Avas sharply assailed
while halted for a rest and to feed the horses. Quite
a little skirmish followed, but the enemy retired as
soon as the Union soldiers were mounted and ready
for business. Vale's account continues: "Colonel
Sipes with the Seventh Pennsylvania moved in col
umn across the fields to the right, and ^lajor Mix
AVith the Fourth Michigan on the left, while the
Fourth United States and the Fifth Iowa moved in
column on the road, with a battalion of the Third In
diana as a rear guard. The rebels fell back, fighting

Spring Hill, Liberty, Snow Hill, Etc. 61
stubbornly, until near Shoup's Spring, Avhen Lieut-
tenant lO'Connell, Fourth United States, command
ing the advance, charged and drove them rapidly to
the junction of the road leading from the Spring to
Beard's Mill. Here Colonel Minty decided to camp
for the night, but the entire absence of forage com
pelled a further advance. The march Avas resumed
and fight continued to Walters' Mill AA'hen, having
marched fifty-six miles, a halt in line of battle Avas
ordered. "Strong detachments Avere sent out tAVO miles
toward Alexandria, under Colonel Sipes, consisting
of the Seventh Pennsylvania and tAvo companies of
the Fifth Iowa, and another to the right under
Colonel Kline. It soon became known to Minty that
Morgan, Avith four thousand men and tAvelve pieces
of artillery, AA'as at Alexandria, four miles distant,
and an almost constant skirmish was maintained in
front and on both flanks. Colonel Sipes returned
about 7 p. 111. Avith information that Morgan was ad
vancing in force, and immediately aftersA'ard the en
emy opened Avith artillery. Minty held his position
until 9 p. m., when he withdrew." When Colonel
Minty decided to withdraw he directed Colonel Sipes
to call in the pickets and then follow. This took
hours of weary waiting, not free from anxiety, as
no one could tell how soon an attack by an over-
Avhelming force might be made or the route of retreat
be closed by the enemy. At last the pickets were all
in, and the Seventh retired by a cross trail — not a
road — reaching the Lebanon pike just as the sun
Avas rising. The other regiments Qiad not waited for
the Seventh, and it took the route for Murfreesboro,
where it arrived in the earh' afternoon, almost ex
hausted by fatigue and the heat. General Turchin,
who at the time commanded the Second Division of
Cavalry, asked the commander of the Seventh to
point out, on the military map, the route that had
been traversed by the brigade, and the distance was

62 Rosecrans' Advance
estimated at more than a hundred miles— Vale says
one hundred and five. "If an account that such a
march, by a body of cavalry had been made, Avas
published in St Petersburg or Vienna, no officer in
Russia or Austria Avould credit it," Avas Turchin's
comment. The Confederate force, Avhich Minty came so
near encountering, was that prepared for the inva
sion of Indiana and Ohio by General ^Morgan, and
Avas at the time on its Avay to put the ill starred ven
ture into effect.
About this time Colonel Wynkoop resigned and
Lieutenant Colonel Sipes was promoted to the com
mand of the regiment. Other changes were made
among the officers, all of Avhich Avill be found in the
roster. ROSECRANS' ADVANCE.
With the exception of a fcAV minor affairs, the
infantry and artillery of the Union and Con
federate armies had been resting and prepar
ing for six months. Only the cavalry had been
active, and its movements have been followed
in preceding pages. The time had now come
for a general advance, and on the 24th of June
this forAvard movement was begun by General
Rosecrans' entire army. General Stanley Avas in
command of all the Union cavalry, Avhich Avas in
good condition, notAA'ithstanding the hard service it
had performed. Stanley under orders, first demon
strated on Bragg's extreme right, at the base of the
Cumberland Mountains; then, by a quick counter
march, appeared on his left in front of Shelbyville.
These demonstrations on both Avings of the enemy
Avere intended to prevent his concentration, and re
sults proved that they Avere effective. No intention
exists to make this a description or a criti
cism of the "Tullahoma Campaign." Our in-

Rosecrans' Advance 63
terest centers in one regiment, and our busi
ness is to faithfully chronicle its services and
sufferings. Stanley halted his calalry on the
Shelbyville pike, in the rear of McCook's corps,
on the morning of the 25th. When the order to
march was given, the First Division and the First
Brigade of the Second Division moved as written.
They had not proceeded far AA'hen an order came for
the First • (Brigade to move to the front. As they
were passing the infantry, the 7th Pennsylvania be
ing in the advance, a tall sergeant, leaning on his ri
fle, very audibly remarked to the men standing near
him, "Boys, there's going to be a fight. When them
fellows are hurried to the front it means business."
And it turned out that the sergeant was a true pro
phet. 'The First Brigade advanced at a trot on the
turnpike for about seven miles, when the enemy Avere
seen in a field to the right of, and some distance
from, the road.* The Seventh was sent to meet
them, but the,y did not show flght, retiring at once
to their line of entrenchments. The Seventh was
then recalled to the turnpike, Avhere General Stan
ley and Colonel Minty, with the brigade, were halt
ed in front of the enemy's entrenchments. A battery
of four guns was stationed here, firing harmlessly
down the hill at the halted Union soldiers. While
thus waiting, some men of Company A, of the Sev
enth sat down around a rock and, producing a much
soiled deck of cards, commenced a game of "draw
poker." Stanley looked at them quisoir-ally for a mo
ment and then remarked to Colonel Sipes, "Did any
body ever see such cool impudence? Sitting doAvn to
ganiible under fire of a battery of artillery."
*The writer of this tells the story of the celebrated cav
alry battle of .Shelbyville as he saw it and participated in It.
Probably no single contest in the war has been more com
mented upon, and these comments are varied' — differing in de
tails, but rather uniform in eissentlals. Of course no single
witness sees an entire battlefield, covering miles of territory;
and even in describing what is seen, accounts will differ.

64 Rosecrans' Advance
Determining that something must be done to
moA'e the enemy from their cover. Captain DaA'is, of
the 'Seventh, Avas ordered forward, Avith the Third
Battalion dismounted, to attack the entrenchments.
This he did, the dismounted men, to the number
probably of one hundred, advancing as skirmishers.
At the same time the 4th Michigan Avas sent to the
right to attack the entrenchments in flank, and the
Third Indiana to the left, Avitli instructions to en
gage the enemy there. The Confederates shoAved
little inclination to flght at close quarters, and gave
Avay in front of Davis' skirmishers. Seeing this
Lieutenant Heber S. Thompson, commanding Com
pany F, Avas ordered to take his company in column
up the road on the trot, and after passing a bridge
strike the gallop. This he did gallantly, being
cheered as he passed the line of intrenchments by
Davis and his men. Observing that the fortified and
obstructed line Avas approachable by mounted men,
Colonel Sipes charged Avith the remainder of the
regiment — the First and Second Battalions' — and
the enemy's line Avas completely broken and scat
tered. Valo says in his "Minty and the Cavalrj',"
that about three hundred prisoners Avere taken in
the trenches; The enemy succeeded in saving his
artillery and AvithdreAv it into Shelbyville. An ac
count of this charge, written by John A. Wyeth, a
soldier in General Wheeler's command, and pub
lished in Harpers' Weekly of June 18, 1898, says :
^''The Seventh Pennsylvania and the 4th United
States Regulars* rode out and over us in the most
brilliant cavalry maneuver the Avriter ever wit
nessed. They formed, and were in vieAv for at least
half a mile before they came Avithin firing distance.
On either side of the higliAvay, in columns of fours.

*The writer is mistaken as to the Fourth Regulars. They
were not in this charge, which Ihe 7th Pennsylvania made
alone. Bis mistake probably was caused hy the fact stated,
that Lieutenant Thompsoii chp,rge4 separate from the First an^
Second Battalioiis,

Rosecrans^ Advance 65
they advanced at a steady gallop, until they passed
into the opening in the line of earth works, through
which the main road led, some tAA'o or three hundred
yards in our advance. As soon as they reached this
point inside the Avorks, still on the full run, they de
ployed from column of fours into line of battle, like
the opening of a huge fan. The movement was made
Avith as much precision as if it had been done in an
open plain, on dress parade, or in some exhibition
of discipline and drill. Huddled there as we were,
knoAving Avhat fate Avas impending, we could not
refrain from expressing our admiration, not only of
the courage Avhich they were displaying, but of the
marvellous precision in the change of formation.
Our orders were to stand until they approached
within fifty yards, when Ave Avere to empty our rifles,
draw our pistols, and then sauve qui pent! The
Union troopers, Avith sabers high in air, made no
sound whatever, beyond the rumbling tattoo which
their horses' hoofs played upon the ground. It was
only a short space of time, probably the fraction of
a minute, until they were so near that we could dis
tinguish their faces, and in fact their individual fea
tures. Leveling our guns at them Ave fired our final
volley, and by the time our horses' heads were faced
to the rear, they, coming at full speed, were upon
us. In an incredibly short space of time the writer
found himself on the ground and well in the rear of
the charging line. No more gallant work was ever
done by any troops than was done this day bv the
Seventh Pennsylvania and the Fourth Regula^s.'.^
The charge thus described by a gallant enemy, Avas
continued for some distance in pursuit of, and over
the broken Confederate lines. Many prisoners Avere
taken; hoAV many is not knoAvn, because no one had
time to count them, but the number certainly ran
into the hundreds. In retiring the enemy made Avhat
resistence they could, but were given no time to rally.
A considerable force, said to have been an entire
regiment, concentrated in a field to the left of the

66 Rosecrans^ Advance
road, surrounded by a palisade fence. Here they
were hemmed in by a portion of the charging column
of the Seventh, threAv doAvn their arms, and surren
dered. These arms Avere broken and smashed on
the ground by the excited soldiers, Avho had no time
to Avaste in gathering them. Not in serried ranks
did the Pennsylvanians now appear, but in squads
and groups, all guarding prisoners, actually in great
er numbers than their captors. Just as these strange
ly mixed groups reached the turnpike, the Fourth
Michigan appeared there, having successfully accom
plished their flanking movement, and Colonel Sipes
ordered all the prisoners taken by the Seventh to
be turned over to them, as that command was in a
condition to guard them, which Avas not the case
Avith his OA\'n regiment. The Seventh, Avith the ex
ception of the Third Battalion, AA'hich had attacked
the entrenchments dismounted, Avas by this time
much exhausted — their horses having been ridden
hard, Avith no rest, since early morning. Colonel
Sipes directed his own horse to be unsaddled and
rubbed down by a servant, and this was being done
AA'hen a soldier informed him that the Third Battal
ion, under .Captain Davis, had been ordered to lead
in a charge of the town. Ordering his horse to be
resaddled he went to Davis' command, which was
formed in column of fours on the Murfreesboro
turnpike, one mile from the Shelbyville Court House.
From Avhere the little column stood, and it certainly
did not number more than one hundred and fifty
men, made up of Davis' freshly mounted men and
the other companies broken by the casualties of the
first charge, the road was perfectly straight, and the
street which it formed through the village was about
sixty feet wide. At first the road was level, but for
tAVO-thirds of the mile it ascended gradually, until
the grounds surrounding the Court House were
reached, when it turned sharply to the left, passing
by the railroad station and one or two other brick
buildings, and a line of small frame residences on

Rosecrans^ Advance 67
one side of it, Avhile on the other side Avas the "Pub
lic Square." It then descended sharply to the bridge
across Duck river. At the head of this street, and
pointing doAvn it, the Confederates had planted
their four pieces of artillery, and this battery Avas
supported by probably a thousand men. In the
light of these facts, the charging column of the Sev
enth could only be looked upon as a forlorn hope.
It has been asserted that this little column was sup
ported by a regiment charging on a street to the
right, and another on a street to the left, and pos
sibly regiments Avere so sent, but they Avere not visi
ble from the street Avhich the Seventh's charging
column folloAved, and at the head of Avhich all the
enemy's force was concentrated. Colonel Sipes did
not interfere AA'ith the arrangement made by the bri
gade commander, but Avent Avith the charging column
into and through the town. As a signal for the
charge Iavo small pieces of artillery, attached to the
cavalry command, Avere placed, one on each side of
the road, and simultaneously discharged. Starting
at a hand gallop, the solid column advanced at an
unbroken pace. As the commencement of the ascent
was reached the enemy's artillery fired, but the shells
passed harmlessly over the men on horseback. A
moment more, and the big guns spoke again; but
again their missiles were in the air. A third time
their report was heard, and a single horse, struck
by a shell in the breast, Avasi torn asunder, and the
soldier upon him hurled to the ground. Before an
other round could be fired the charging column Avas
upon the guns, and the supporting troops Avere fly
ing in confusion. Like .a field of grain bending be
fore the wind, the Confederates bent in the retreat
ing race tOAvards Duck river. From the raihvay sta
tion building, and another brick structure, a heavy
rifle fire Avas poured into the Union ranks. Noting
this. Colonel Sipes directed Lieutenant Thompson to
take his company down the street in rear of the sta
tion, in the expectation that the enemy, when at-

68 Rosecrans' Advance
tacked on both sides, Avould join in the retreat. The
movement had the desired eff'ect, but not until Lieu
tenant Rhodes, of Company B, and Lieutenant Reed,
of Company A, and four men, had been killed. At
this point tAvo pieces of artillery were captured; a
little further on the third piece was taken, and at
the bridge the fourth piece Avas abandoned by the
enemy. This piece was passed by Captain Davis,
and a number of the Seventh's men, Avho followed
the flying Confederates across the river, but as it
Avas unmanned, they did not stop to claim it, and
in consequence it Avas "captured" by another regi
ment. The same thing happened with General
Wheeler's battle flag. It was dropped by its bearer
at the entrance to the bridge, Avas ridden over by
men of the Seventh, and was picked up and hailed
as a "captured trophy" by a different command.
Up to the time the recall was sounded, and the men
Avho had pursued the flying enemy beyond the river
had returned, no Union troops but the men of the
Seventh Avere visible in the toAvn, and the first to
appear were the 4th Regulars, Avho came upon the
river bank above the bridge. Captain Burns, Adju
tant General of the First Brigade, joined a group
of the Seventh's officers near the bank of the river,
at a point Avhere the swollen stream could be plain
ly seen, with the retreating Confederates plunging
into it. Some of them Avere hauled out of the water
by the Union soldiers; some struggled through and
escaped, and many were droAvned. All the prisoners
secured were sent to the Court House in the Public
Square. Mr. Wyeth, already quoted, in the same article
speaks of this second charge as follows: "The guns
Avere hastily throAvn into position, but the charges
had scarcely been rammed home Avhen the Union
troops came in full SAveep doAvn the main street.
When Avithin a tew paces of the muzzles of the guns
they were discharged, inflicting however insignifi
cant loss. With their small force of 500 men. Gen-

MAJ. JOHN B. WYNKOOP.

Rosecrans^ Advance 69
erals Wheeler and Martin stood up as best they
could under the pressure of this charge. They held
their ground manfully as the cavalry rode through
and over them, sabring the cannoneers from the
guns, of Avhich they took possession, and then passed
on and secured the bridge, leaving the two Confed
erate generals and their troops Avell in the rear.
Generals Wheeler and Martin escaped by SAvimming
Avith their horses across the river."
Evening Avas closing in as the Seventh was col
lected together near the Court House. As stated,
tAVO lieutenants and four men Avere killed; Captain
Dartt, Sergeant Peck and ten men were Avounded.
The losses in the Seventh equalled the aggregate
losses of the other four regiments composing the bri
gade. The regiment buried its dead; secured a con
veyance for its Avounded, who, with others in like
condition, and the prisoners, were despatched that
night, under guard, to Nashville. Many of the pris
oners escaped under cover of the darkness. An aid
of General Stanley came to the Seventh's command
er at dusk, and informed him that the orders were
for the cavalry to remain saddled ready to march.
To this Colonel Sipes replied: "Please give my com
pliments to General Stanley, and say that the horses
of the Seventh are greatly fatigued, and we would
like permission to rest them' as much as possible."
In a short time the aid came back with the mes^
sage: "General Stanley presents his compliments,
and says the Seventh Pennsylvania can do exactly
as it pleases."*
?General' Stanley considered the Seventh Pennsylvania
worifhy of praise for its conduct in this engagement, and never
hesitated in his comimendation. In a, paper prepared for the
"Ohio CoTOTnandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion
of the United States." on the Tullahomia Campaign, he says:
"On the part of the Union soldiers there can hardly he in
stanced a finer disiplay of giallantry than the charee made that
day hy the Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, backed by the Fourth
United -Sta'es Cavalry. I have read of nothing more a!dmlrable.

70 Rosecrans^ Advance
The folloAving officers and men of the Seventh
were specially mentioned in orders :
Lieutenant Heber S. Thompson "led the first
charge of his regiment in his usual gallant style."
Captain Davis "led the grand charge on the rebel
battery. He rode into the very teeth of the guns in
the most fearless manner and captured the entire
battery". In addition. Lieutenants White, Steahlin,
and Vale ; Sergeants Peck, Keenan, Somers, Wilson,
Quaid, Snyder, Shutt, and Ennis ; Corporals Devens,
Lane, Williams, and Mason; and Privates Andrews,
Johns, Watkins, Williams, Benson, Longwell, Heller,
and Wilcox, all of the Seventh, are honorably men
tioned, as were also all the regimental commanders.
Vale says that Shelbyville, and the county of which
it is the county seat, was strongly Union, and that
while the fight was in progress, Avomen and children
cheered and shouted encouragement to the Union
soldiers. While these operations were progressing on his
right, Rosecrans Avas pressing the enemy heavily in
the center, at Hoover's Gap, and the result Avas that
Bragg retreated from Tullahoma, his central posi
tion, on the 29th of June, thus evacuating the en
trenched line, extending from Shelbyville to Man
chester, which he had held and strengthened ever
since the battle of Stone River.
The First Brigade moved from the right to the
left of the Union advance, and on the 1st of July had
To face a battery ready loaded and waiting; supported on either
flank by riflemen; to ride at the irmzzles of the guns and
through them, is no baby's play, and this was done by a regi
ment of Pennsylvania blacksmiths backed hy soldiers of the
Regular Army. Their small loss in this charge only illustrates
how superior nerve-force unnerves an enemy." In a letter writ
ten to Ad'jutant Steahlin, of the Seventh, Stanley says: "After
the Mexican war tbe country rang with the praises of Captain
May for his charge at the battle of Resaca de la Palma. It was
beard in songs and story, and yet May's charge was no more to
he compared to the Seventh Pennisylvania's at Shelbyville than
are the 'Falls of Minnehaha to those of Niagara,"

Rosecrans^ Advance 71
a skirmish Avith Forrest's cavalry, compelling him to,
retreat across Elk river. In this engagement Colonel
Starnes, of the Eighth Texas, commanding, a brigade
under Forrest, was killed. Advancing on the 2nd,
the First Brigade joined the Second at the river,,
Avhere it had been engaged for tAvo hours Avith the
enemy, without effecting a crossing. Stanley order-;
ed the First Brigade to the front to force a passage,
says Vale, "Avhen, noticing the movement, one of thb
Ohio boys called out : 'What are they going to the
front for? Are the First Brigade the only men Avho
knoAV how to fight?" And as the First approached
the river, the Fourth Ohio dashed across ahead of it,
charged Forrest's lines furiously, and drove him off."
The First Brigade pursued the retreating Confeder-'
ates until they reached the mountains.*
During these movements of the cavalry the First'
Brigade passed through the town of Winchester,'
Avhere a part of the Union army Avas halted. The
Seventh was moving rapidly through the main street
of the village, when a Union officer sprang off a
porch, where several Avere sitting, and, rushing to the
head of the regiment, halted the Commander with a
Avarm greeting. It Avas General Jeff C. Davis, AvhcH
commanded a Division in Rosecrans' army, and with
Avhom Colonel Sipes had served at Covington and'
NcAvport, Kentucky. "I want to give you a sure cure
for chills and fever," said the General. "When we
moved on Hoover's Gap I was a wreck, almost un
able to mount a horse, but I knew that I must be on
¦"The reader of this book may think vanity and boasting
has caused so many successes to be claimed for the Seventh,'
in its conflicts with the enemy. Scrch is not the case; the desire
has been to record facts only; and If the history of the Civll^.
War is recalled, It will be seen that the claim of accuracy is'
reasonable. The actual progress of the army that moved South
from Louisville In the spring of 186'2i was never stopped; it
held all the country It took possession of, and never met with
an actual defeat. This was the case when It was commanded'
by Buell, by Rosecrans, by Thomas, and by Sherman, under all
of whom the Seventh had the honor to serve.

72 After the Tullahoma Campaign
duty^ so I put a handful of quinine in a bottle of
whiskey, placed the bottle in the saddle bag, and
went into the fight. My horse was a hard trotter, and
when I took the bottle out for a drink, and I did so
frequenly, the whiskey and quinine Avere churned as
white as milk. I got through the day Avithout a chill,
and have not had one since. So there's your remedy :
whiskey, quinine, and a hard-trotting horse."
Bragg's army was now driven from Middle Ten
nessee into a strong defensive position at Chattanoo
ga, and it was time for Rosecrans to halt and give his
forces a chance to rest and recuperate. It had rain
ed every day from the 24th of June to the 16th of
July; not continuously, but in tremendous showers,
lasting from a feAv minutes to hours at a time. The
consequence Avas that the streams Avere fiooded, the
earth a bed of mud, the roads bottomless, and the
armies soaked. Men marched in mud, fought in
mudj camped in mud. General Stanley says, that
it was this elemental condition that rendered Eose
crans' success incomplete. He pronounces the Union
commanders' plans perfect, and his orders from day
to day beyond criticism, but his artillery was unable
to move as directed, his supply trains AA'ere stalled,
and in some instances had to be abandoned. These
conditions enabled Bragg to retire across the Tennes
see river, bum the bridges behind him, and secure
safety in an almost impregnable position.
AFTER THE TULLAHOMA CAMPAIGN.
The retreating Confederates having crossed the
river, an opportunity was offered for giving the Un
ion cavalry a brief rest. They needed it. Between
the 23rd of June and the 5th of July the brigade had
marched eight hundred miles, almost constantly
drenched by rains, had climbed mountains and cross
ed swollen streams, and had encountered the enemy,
always successfully in several severe engagements. It
went into camp at Salem. Rosecrans established his

After the Tullahoma Campaign 73
headquarters at Winchester. His army, fronting
Bragg's, the Tennessee river forming the great bar
rier betAveen them, extended from Huntsville to Al-
tamont, at the base of the Cumberland mountains.
Here he devoted his energies to the perfecting of his
railroad communications and to the concentration of
supplies, in anticipation of a forward movement.
These duties Avere imperative, because the region in
AA'^hich he Avas placed afforded no supplies of any kind.
Naturally poor, it had been swept over three times
by advancing and retreating armies, who had made
"desolation more desolate." In this position the
Union forces remained until the 27th of August,
Avhen the advance, which culminated in the battle of
Chickamauga, September 20 — 21, began.
But, as usual, the cavalry rested by being con
stantly on duty. The records show that Minty's bri
gade was employed in clearing the country of Con
federate roving bands between Columbia and Hunts-
ville^^ and was then sent to the extreme left, where
the enemy had become troublesome. Here he report
ed to General Crittenden, commanding the left Aving
of Rosecrans' army, Avho directed him to occupy Mc
Minnville, which he did on the 30th of August.
On the 4th, Minty moved with his brigade to at
tack Col. Dibrell's brigade, which was posted near
Sparta. Some skirmishing occurred between de
tachments of the antagonistic forces, with little ad
vantage or loss to either. On the 8th Minty, still in
McMinnville, Avas informed of Dibrell's position, and
moved at once to attack him. Of the engagement
which followed, Capt. Vale gives the following ac
count :
"Moving for\\'ard, he struck the rebel pickets at
daybreak about four miles south of Sparta, and fol
lowed them at a gallop into the town. It was here
learned that they had moved camp the evening before,
and were then about four miles north of the town,
and on the east side of the Calfkiller Creek. The

74 After the Tullahoma Campaign
pickets had given notice of our approach, and Dibrell
retreated across the creek and took a strong position
on a hill covering a narroAV bridge. Capt. Mclntyre,
Avith tlie Fourth United States, Avas directed to cross
the river at an ugly, rocky ford, a few hundred yards
beloAv the bridge, supported by Col. Sipes, with the
Seventh Pennsylvania, and sharply attack the rebel
left; while, Avith the Fourth Michigan and Third In
diana, Minty moved to the direct attack at the bridge.
After a short, but sharp, contest at the bridge, on the
Fourth United States attacking their left, although
largely outnumbering the Union forces, Dibrell
abandoned his strong position and scattered his men
in every direction through the country. The Third
Indiana, Fourth United States and Seventh Pennsyl
vania- were sent out to scour the country, which they
did for five miles ; but their horses being fagged, with
the seven miles gallop and preceding night's long
march, could not overtake the freshly mounted, fast-
fleeing foe. The rebels lost one Lieutenant and thir
teen men killed, and one Lieutenant and nine men
captured." In "Campaigns of Forrest" it is said, in
reference to this skirmish : "The attack was made
Avith so much dash, that the escape of any of Dibrell's
men AA'as due to the fleetness of their horses."
On the 17th of August the First Brigade had
another brush with the enemy in the neighborhood
of SIparta. Minty moved that day from M'cMinnville
for Pikeville, in the Sequatchie valley, and encoun
tered Forrest's outposts two miles from Sparta, Avhere
Dibrell's command was encamped. The Seventh and
the Fourth Michigan were sent across Calfkiller
Creek, with instructions to follow up its east side.
These regiments soon came upon Dibrell's old bri
gade, which they vigorously attacked and drove to
the west side of the creek. Leaving them to the at
tention of the portion of Minty's Bi'igade, which liad
not crossed the stream, the tA^'0 regiments proceeded
rapidly, and were soon actively engaged with an ad-

After the Tullahoma Campaign 75
ditional portion of Dibrell's division, Avhich Avas
scattered and driven some miles. Minty, Avith the
Fourth Regulars and Third Indiana, moved up the
Avest side of the creek, but the ground here was
broken and difficult for cavalry, so that his progress
Avas sloAV. The enemy scattered on this, as they had
on the east side, and taking advantage of the rough
country fought in detachments as skirmishers. In
that Avay the engagement extended over miles of ter
ritory. The enemy, broken and flying, were folloAved
for ten miles, when, the day closing, the Union regi
ments Avere concentrated to bivouac at Sparta for the
night. Vale relates the foUoAving incident of the en
gagement :
"About four miles from Sparta the road he
(Minty) Avas moving on led close to the creek, Avith
a high wooded hill on the opposite side. On this hill
tAVO regiments of Dibrell's command, Avhich had been
cut off by the preceding advance, were lying in am
bush, and being protected from immediate assault by
the creek, there unfordable, opened a heavy flre on
the column as it Avas marching by Avith flank exposed.
When the head of the column Avas fired into. Col.
Minty, with Capt. Burns, A. A. A. G., Capt. Vale,
A. A. T. G., and three orderlies, one of Avhom, Cor
poral Hodges, was carrying the brigade battle flag,
Avas riding about ten rods in advance of the Fourth
Regulars, Avhich regiment Avas at the head of the
column. Capt. Burns said : "Colonel, this is the first
time I ever kncAv you to move without an advance
guard." "The Colonel replied : "It is scarcely necessary —
we will go into bivouac almost immediately — but I
should not do it; a bold dash of fifty men would
throAV the head of the column into confusion, and
turning in his saddle he said to the Bugler, AA'ho Avas
riding behind him, 'Bailey, give my compliments to
Captain Mclntyre and request him to send a dozeii
men to the front as an advance guard,'

76 .Ifter the Tullahoma Campaign
"As the Bugler wheeled his horse and started on
the gallop, the volley from the men in ambush was
fired at the 'five men Avho Avere riding thus alone.
Capt. Vale had four holes bored across his shoulders
by a raking shot from left to right; Sergeant Birch,
one of the orderlies, Avas shot in the thigh and his
leg broken; Col. Minty's horse receiA'ed three balls,
and the horses of both orderlies Avere killed."
An attack was made on the ambushed enemy by
the Seventh Piennsylvania and the Eighth Indiana,
and they Avere quickly driven off. In the morning
Dibrell's force had entirely disappeared, leaving their
dead, Avhich the citizens Avere ordered to bury. In
the engagement Capt. Andress, of Company G, Capt.
NeAvlin, of Company F, and Capt. Vale and five en
listed men, were wounded. The total loss in the bri
gade Avas three officers and thirteen men wounded.
An enlisted man in the Fourth Regular Regiment
AA'as droAvned.At daylight on the morning of the 19th the march
Avas resumed, and that day the mountain was cross
ed and Pikeville reached. Here was encountered the
intense loyal sentiment which prevailed among East
Tennesseeans, and it warmed the hearts of the sea
soned "Yankee soldiers" to find so many stalwart
men, in the land of their enemies, ready and willing
to fight for the Union. Advancing on the 21st, the
command reached the summit of Walden's ridge
about midnight, and there halted. Again was the
loyalty of the natives exhibited, to illustrate which
Vale tells the following story:
"The brigade headquarters had halted in front
of a more than ordinarily good house, but which
seemed deserted. The colonel directed that no one
should be disturbed, but in a short time a young
Avoman was observed dodging around the outhouses,
as though seeking either to gain entrance or escape
from the house. She AA'as detained and questioned
by the colonel, when a man, nearly eighty years of

After the Tullahoma Campaign 77
age, tottered into the column, begging that he might
be punished, if punishment Avas to be inflicted, and
his granddaughter left to go free. After assuring
him that no harm Avas intended to either, it was
found that he mistook us for rebel soldiers, but was
still bold in the declarations of devotion to the old
flag. It took considerable time to convince him
that we Avere in fact Federal soldiers, the flrst that
had yet entered that country. He examined our
brigade and regimenal standards Avith suspicion —
they were neAV and unknoAvn to him — but Avhen he
saw our guidons, they being small Union flags, he
Avas covinced, and his joy kncAv no bounds. He
Avaked up the family Avith the cry that the 'Deliver
ers had come! That the United States flag was at
their doors!' The family, women and children,
rushed out of the house shouting and dancing Avith
joy, and praising the Lord that the long-looked for
day of the advent of the National army was come!
"After a while, the old man, telling the colonel
not to be surprised at anything, brought out an or
dinary horn, and gave certain peculiar toots on it.
In less than flve minutes men began to assemble,
coming out of the bushes by tAvos and threes, until
fully flfty armed men stood in our midst. They
reported that all night, from station to station over
the mountain, our progress had been signalled, but
that they, fearing we might be rebels, who frequently
AA'ore our uniforms for the purpose of entrapping
the people, had lain quiet and simply Avatched our
progress. Each band of newcomers repeated the
scenes of extravagant rejoicing first witnessed, and
such a hearty, enthusiastic ovation was awarded us
as rarely greets the most popular statesman or tri
umphant conqueror."
Moving down to the Tennessee river, the bri-
g'ade captured a Confederate picket of over a hun
dred men, and had a successful skirmish with a con
siderable force of the enemy, AA'hich they drove across

78 Battle of Chickamauga
the river. From this time until the battle of Chick
amauga Avas fought, the brigade was feeling the
enemy and apprising the Union commanders of his
movements. About this time Gen. Tfurchin was relieved of
the command of the Second Cavalry Division, aud
Avas succeeded by Gen. George Crook Avho, as an of
ficer of the Regular Army at a later period, so great
ly distinguished himself as an Indian fighter. Crook
Avas an excellent officer. He "put on no frills;" was
ahvays ready to share hardships and dangers Avith
his men, possessed and exhibited the most untiring
energy, and Avas very popular, because of these traits,
Avith the rank and file. Turchin's training in the
strict military schools of Russia rather disqualified
him for American volunteer service, Avhere soldiers
are ahvays men, never Avillingly becoming machines
or menials. BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA.
History has demonstrated that there Avere blun
ders on the Union side preceding and during the
battle of the "River of Death," and it has likeAvise
shoAvn that the AVork of the mounted forces, attached
to Rosecrans' army, Avas of great value. This
mounted force Avas Aveak numerically, but what
there Avas of it Avas well seasoned and thoroughly
efficient. Minty's first brigade and Wilder's mounted
infantry comprised about all of it, and it is only
Avith the first named Ave have to deal, as this work
is not designed as a general history, but to tell the
story of a single regiment, the Seventh Pennsylva
nia Cavalry. The movement of the mounted forces preceding
the battle commenced on the 17th of September,
AA'hen Minty's command uncovered Buckner's corps
of Confederates, and Wilder, in his demonstrations,
bad encountered that of Polk. Wilder and Minty

Battle op Cpiickamauga 79
united in informing Gen. Crittenden, Avho command
ed Rosecrans' left Aving, that the enemy Avere not re
tiring, as had been reported and believed, but Avere
advancing, Avith the evident intention of giving bat
tle. Their reports Avere not credited. Early in the
morning of the 18th, Capt. Thompson, of the Sev
enth, with about one hundred men, Avas sent on a
reConnoissance toAA^ard Ringgold. He met John
son's command advancing. A skirmish folloAved, of
course, and although there Avas considerable differ
ence in the numbers engaged — Johnson having four
thousand seven hundred and Thompson about one
hundred — the Confederates admit being halted and
held in check. Intelligence of this encounter being
received, Minty moved fomvard Avith the rest of the
brigade and a section of the Chicago Board of Trade
Battery, and formed a line of battle overlooking
tbe valley in Avhich the skirmish Avas going on. John
son was heavily reinforced by both infantry and ar
tillery, and Thompson retired to the brigade line.
It was then the Confederate force crossed Pea Vine
Creek, having . been held in check several hours.
Hesitating to attack Minty's line, Johnson made a
flank movement Avhich compelled the cavalry to re
tire. This they did, retreating to the vicinity of
Reed's bridge. In this skirmish John Ward and
Owen Brennen, of Company F, and Jacob Stroup,
of Company H, Avere killed, being the first men killed
in the Battle of Chickamauga, — several men Avere
wounded. During the retreat to the bridge, and the period
the. latter was held, the brigade had some hard fight
ing to do. The Seventh and the Fourth Michigan
made a grand saber charge on a large fowe of the
enemy, breaking and driving them in temporary con
fusion. But it Avas impossible for the small force un
der Minty to stand against the heavy command push
ing forA^'ard, in compliance with Bragg's orders, to
cross the creek. The Union cavalry succeeded in,

80 Battle of Chickamauga
crossing the bridge under a heavy infantry and ar
tillery fire, and having, at great peril, rendered it
impassible for ,a time by tearing up the flooring,
formed in line and held the enemy in check for three
hours. It Avas not until the Confederates had
forced a crossing at tAvo other places that the bri
gade gave AA'ay. While Reed's bridge Avas thus be
ing held, Bragg sent an order, to Gen. Johnson di
recting him to "push on your column vigorously
and engage the enemy regardless of the force in your
front. The army is AA'aiting on your movement."
It is near this bridge that the monument commemo
rating the services of the Seventh Pennsylvania is
erected. In continuation of the movements and services
of the brigade during the battle, Ave quote from
Vale : "Minty had sent, during the night of the 17th,
almost hourly dispatches to Crittenden, stating that
train after train Avas arriving at Ringgold from the
South, but without receiving other reply than that
"the rebel army is retreating, and are trying to get
aAvay some of their abandoned stores; they have
nothing but dismounted cavalry in your front."
It Avas this determination to be unconvinced
that caused the tAvo Avings of Rosecrans' army to be
partially surprised and broken in this great battle,
and the check it received ,Avas only saved from be
coming a rout by the firmness displayed by Gen.
Thomas, commanding the center. Nothing could
drive him from the position he took. The veterans
of Longstreet, hurried from victorious battles in Vir
ginia, hurled themselves in vain against his lines;
and at last, exhausted and beaten, they retired from
the field leaving many of their number dead, and
many more prisoners in the hands of the men they
had confidently expected to conquer.
During the continuance of the great battle, on
the 19th, 20th and 21st, the cavalry was engaged in
t;he ordinary duty of scouting, guarding trains, pro-

The Siege of Chattanooga 81
tecting outposts, and, Avhen possible, harassing the
enemy. On the 20th it engaged Scott's Confederate
brigade and drove it across the Chickamauga, and
Avas in turn attacked by Forrest on the 21st, Avho
said in his report : "I vigorously attacked them Avith
Dibrell's command dismounted, but I could not
move them." During that day it was compelled, by
overwheling numbers, to fall back to Rossville Gap,
Avhere it Avas furiously assailed by a vastly superior
force, and there Capt. May, of Company K, and five
men were killed, and Lt. Bernard Reilly, of Com
pany F, and eighteen men Avounded. It was then
withdraAvn to the rear. On the 23rd the Seventh
formed the rear guard of the army moving into Chat
tanooga, and. Vale says : "fought continuously from
Missionary Ridge to the Watkin's house, three miles
east of Chattanooga. The Seventh Pennsylvania
Cavalry thus has the distinction of opening and
closing the great battle of Chickamauga."
THE SIEGE OF CHATTANOOGA.
The battle of Chickamauga terminated in a
draAvn contest, neither side having obtained a com
plete advantage over the other. The Confederates
took position south of Chattanooga — in which Gen.
Thomas' army lay entrenched — their lines touching
the river on both flanks, and including intermediate
ly fortified positions on Lookout Mountain, Mis
sionary Ridgie, and Pigeon Mountain. The great
railroad bridge at Bridgeport AVf^s destroyed, and
the river afad road from there to Chattanooga
Avere held by them. This left no outlet for
the Union forces but the steep, rocky, and almost
impassable roads over the mountains to Steven
son, Alabama, to which place they had railroad com-
munication. Supplies of all kinds accumulated pre-
A'ious to the battle were practically exhausted, and
Thomas' force was soon reduced to quarter rations.
Aledical stores were unobtainable, and the AA'ounded,

82 The Siege op Chattanooga
Avho were able to travel, Avere told to get back to
Stevenson as best they could and they would be
cared for there. Thus ordered, Avounded and suffer
ing men Avandered off singly and in squads to make
their way for more than tAvo score miles over almost
impassable mountain trails. They Avere hungry,
thirsty, and racked Avith pain, but they submitted to
their hard fate unmurmuringiy, because they knew
that necessity compelled it. Some of these wander
ers died in the mountain, and some Avere rescued by
the cavalry escorting provision trains. That was
the principal duty in which the Seventh was em
ployed for some time after the battle, and Avith other
regiments of the division it lay, when permitted to
rest, under the shadow of Lookout Mountain, on
the north bank of the Tennessee. Of course, this
means of supply Avas utterly inadequate and the pri
vations endured by the thousands of soldiers shut
up in Chattanooga may be imagined. Men were
seen picking up bits of mouldy hard-tack where, in
times of plenty, damaged stores had been thrown
aAvay, and officers turned their horses loose to die in
the streets. But there was no thought of giving up
the position. They had won it and they were going
to hold it while a hand Avould hold a rifle or grip a
gleaming blade. The army had unlimited confldence
in Thomas, and knew it was only a question of time
Avlien relief Avould come.
And come it did, for early in October the Elev
enth and Twelfth Corps, under Gen. Hooker, ar
rived from the Potomac, and a little later Gen.
Sherman arrived with a portion of the force that
had vanquished Pemberton at Vicksburg. All these
forces were under the command of Gen. Grant, who
Avas thus preparing to break finally and for all time
the Confederate hold on Avbat strategists have called
the key to the Southern Atlantic States. The rail-
Avay bridge Avas rebuilt at Bridgeport; the accumu
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The Siege of Chattanooga 83
readiness for the final blow. In the meantime, the
Confederate cavalry Avas not idle, and forces under
Wheeler and Forrest appeared on the river east of
Chattanooga. The First Brigade had a skirmish
with Wheeler, near Washington, Tennessee, Avhich
demonstrated the Confederate strength by compell
ing the Union forces to retire. This action indicat
ed the determination of Wheeler to make a raid on
the Union lines of communication, and preparations
were at once made to frustrate such a movement.
Here may be recalled an incident Avorth record
ing. The Seventh Avas Avaiting at Stevenson for
some wagons it had to escort back to Chattanooga,
Avhen a company of Ohio infantry arrived, escorting a
detachment of prisoners taken in the battle, Avho were
to be shipped north. The officer commanding the
escort appealed to the commander of the Seventh
for provisions for his men and the prisoners, stating
that all were suffering from hunger. The food was
soon obtained by smashing the door of a car con
taining hard-tack, bacon and coffee, and was liber
ally issued. Soon a line of fires appeared in the
gloaming, beside the railroad, and the making of
coffee was in active operation. The commander of
the Seventh, who had authorized the raid on the pro
visions, walked doAvn to this improvised bivouac and
feast to see how guard and prisoners Avere faring.
But there was apparently no prisoners and no guard !
All were one happy family, sharing their "Hard-tack
and sow-belly," Confederates and Union soldiers
grouped around the same fires, while the rifles were
stacked unguarded. Leaning against a tree, leisurely
eating, stood a tall young felloAv in Confederate
grey. The officer addressed him :
"Are you enjoying your supper?"
"I certainly am, sir. It is the best meal I have
had for a month." He then told hoAv, as a di
vinity student, he had enlisted at tlie beginning of
the war; how he had been in all the contests partici-

84 The Siege of Chattanooga
pated in by Longstreet's command; how that corps
had come west by train to help Bragg capture Chat
tanooga; how they had pushed forward day and
night Avith scant rations, ^Avhich the men had supple
mented by gathering green corn from the fields they
happened to stop near, eating it raAv; how they had
stepped from the cars into formation, and gone im
mediately into battle; "but," he added, "these west
ern soldiers wouldn't give Avay, and for the first time
in my experience I have the sensation of being
Avhipped." "For prisoners and guard, it looks to me," said
the officer, "as if you fraternized thoroughly."
"Oh, there is no hard feelings between us," he
said, "Ave fight Avhen duty requires, but I think we'd
all rather be friends. What I'd like would be to
see the war end, and then your army and ours, or
enough of each, go to Mexico and drive out the
French!" Crook's cavalry was camped immediately oppo
site a pontoon bridge thrown across the river, and
a group of signal men had a tent near that of the
commanding officer of the Seventh. Night after
night these "Avig-waggers" watched the Confederate
station on top of Lookout Mountain, endeavoring to
discover the code of signals used. One clear night
an officer of the group lay on his back with pad and
pencil in hand, watching and noting. Suddenly he
sprang up: "By the Lord^ I've got it," he exclaimed.
"What have you got?'" he was asked.
"Their code!" he replied. "I can read him."
And it was pi-Oven by future experience that he
could. Information having come to Gen. Crook that
Wheeler's cavalry had crossed the river and started
on a raid to destroy the railroads and the supplies
gathered for our army, there was very little delay-
in getting on the war path. At once the pursuit of
Wheeler began, and for fourteen days was kept up,

MAJ. WM. H. JENNINGS.

The Siege op Chattanooga 85
only ending when the Confederate raiding force had
recrossed the river at Mussel Shoals, Alabama. Day
after day the experience was the same. At the first
peep of daAvn both forces would be moving. Details
from our command Avould scout the adjacent coun
try, securing Avhat supplies they could, while the
command itself kept steadily after the raiders. No
rest Avas taken or alloAved, and as evening approach
ed our advance and the enemy's rear usually came
in touch, a feAv shots Avould be exchanged, and night
Avould close the scene. Both commands stopped
Avhere they Avere, in or beside the road, and if they
had anything to eat, ate it, and afterwards wrapped
the soil of mother earth about them and laid doAvn
to dreams, pleasant or otherAvise. No time was al
lowed the raiders to capture a square meal, much
less Uncle Sam's supplies.
Engagements with the enemy Avere had near Mc
Minnville, where the Seventh charged them success
fully, losing one man killed and six Avounded. Mov
ing at daylight next day, the Confederates Avere soon
encountered, and a skirmish lasting several hours
followed. Our Second Brigade met with a severe
repulse in an attempt made to turn the enemy's
right fiank, losing over a hundred and fifty men
killed and wounded. The fight continued until dark
ness ended it, and during the night Wheeler retired.
He Avas again engaged at Farmington, and driven
from the village with considerable loss. The First
Brigade did not come up in time to take part in this
engagement. Moving next morning early the general expected
to again strike the enemy, and his orders to the
Seventh, Avhich Avas in the advance, were to charge
at once AA'ith the saber. The river was reached, and
Avhen the pursuers halted upon the brink, the strag
glers of Wheeler's command Avere seen climbing the
opposite bank a mile away.

86 The Siege op Chattanooga
Crook moved his command slowly eastward to
Maysville, Alabama, Avhere he went into camp to
rest and recruit. The principal article of food for
the men gathered in the pursuit of Wheeler Avas
sweet potatoes, and this had proved neither sustain
ing nor healthful. As a consequence many of them
AA'ere ill and unfit for duty, Avhile the horses, living
principally on green corn, Avere in a frightful condi
tion. Vale summarizes this raid and pursuit thus:
"The force Avith which Wheeler crossed the
Tennessee on the 4th, was his own cavalry corps,
consisting of Martin's and Armstrong's Divisions of
three brigades each, and Hodge's Division of tAA'o
brigades, or in. all eight brigades, numbering not less
than six thousand men, and twelve pieces of artil
lery. He destroyed one hundred Avagons, loaded
witii commissary stores and forage, in the Sequatchie
valley, burned tAvo small bridges, and slightlly dam
aged about flve miles of the railroad near Wartrace,
and captured one hundred and fifty infantry guards
at the two bridges; this, Avith the scare, was all the
damage he inflicted. He lost four pieces of artillery,
two captured and two abandoned; over five hundred
killed, nearly eiglit hundred wounded and eleven hun
dred taken prisoners. He recrossed the Tennessee
on the 15th, at Mussel Shoals Alabama, with eight
pieces of artillery and less than three thousand de
jected men, his horses broken down, and a thorough
ly disorganized command. The difference is the
number of deserters Avho were "tired of the wah,
sah," and went home to stay. This was the last ex
tensive raid against our rear and lines of communi
cation Bragg attempted, he being satisfied that, as
Morgan's raid into Indiana and Ohio had cost him
over four thousand, and Wheeler, in ten days of that
kind of work, had lost over three thousand of his
best cavaliy, the raiding business as a paying insti
tution, was a failure."
As soon as the camp was formed and supplies
obtained, the commander of the Seventh was or-

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dered to take the effective men of that regiment and
the Fourth Regulars, and gather in all the horses
and mules fliat could be found in that portion of
Alabama and the adjacent borders of Tennessee.
This raid led through a region called "Sandy Beat",
Avhich is famed in early chronicles as a favorite re
treat of John A. iMurill,' the "Land Pirate." It is a
Avild, comparatively desolate region; but little of it
reclaimed from its natural condition, and thinly in
habited by people Avho were hardly abreast with the
civilization of 1863. Horses and mules Avere found
throughout it, and nearly four hundred Avere taken
Into camp, where they helped materially to flt out
the command. In this connection it may be remark
ed that, for more than ten years after the Avar was
over, claims for animals seized on this raid Avcre
made to the authorities at Washington, and referred
to the officer who had commanded it, for explanation
and report.
The next duty imposed upon the Seventh was an
order for details from it to patrol the Tennessee
river for tAventy miles AvestAvard and destroy all
boats that could be found. The object of this was to
prevent, as far as possible, communication between
the Confederate forces south of the river and their
sympathizers north of it. In performing this service
several valuable horses Avere found, secreted in cane-
breaks and SAvamps, and brought into camp.
While the cavalry lay at Maysville, Gen. Grant
Avent to Chattanooga and assumed command of the
forces concentrated there, as has been already stat
ed. Gen. Crook Avas ordered there for consultation,
and directed Col. Sipes to assume command of the
division during his absence. Then folloAved the bat
tles of \A"auhatchie, Lookout Mountain, and the
crowning victory of Missionary Ridge, ending finally
the hold of the Confederates on this long and desper
ately contested position. The cavalry remained un
molested during these operations, and its condition
AA'as greatly improved by the rest it obtained.

88 In Huntsville
IN HUNTSVILLE.
When Crook returned he moved his cavalry to
Huntsville, Alabama, and took possession of the
beautiful little city. On reaching the outskirts he
sent an order to Col. Sipes, Avho Avas Avith the Sev
enth in the rear of the division, to come to the front.
Riding forAvard he was informed by the General
that he was to take command of the city and of the
country for three miles around it— that the Seventh
AA'Ould serve as provost guard and be quartered in
buildings in the toAvn, all the other troops to go into
camp outside the three mile limit, and he added,
"You will be held strictly accountable for the good
order of the place."
Now, be it understood, the men of the Seventh
were soldiers, and Avere not celebrated for their
mildness and amiability. Some of the regiment's
officers expressed fears that the temptation would be
too great, when they had the city entirely ,in their
charge, for them to resist, and that disorder would
follow. But the colonel had no such fears. He told
officers and men that they Avere on their honor —
that any outrage perpetrated Avould be a lasting dis
grace to the regiment, Avliile uniform good conduct
Avould add to its reputation. He assured them of his
entire confidence, and felt certain they would per
form their duties properly. The regiment was on
duty in Huntsville a month and not a single com
plaint was made, by citizen or resident, of miscon
duct on the part of any one connected Avith it.
When possession was taken of the city it was
found deserted by the AA'hite male inhabitants — cer
tainly not more than half a dozen men remained,
and some of these only because they were too feeble,
on account of age or illness, to travel. But with
rare exceptions the women and cliildren AA'ere in their
homes, and these Avere, as a rule, having a hard time
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In Huntsville 89
completely demoralized, with rare exceptions refus
ing longer to obey their oAvners, and straggling
around in idleness, which Avas their idea of freedom.
In one instance a family that had fled further south
on the appearance of the "Yankees", left their house
and all their belongings in charge of an old "mam
my". She doubtless had been the trusted nurse and
housekeeper for many years, and she evidently de
served all the confidence her OAvner placed in her.
She had in charge the town house, a plantation in
the vicinity, and at least a dozen slaves of both sex
es ; and the Avay she made those "niggers,'' as she
called them, move around, Avas a lesson in discipline.
The officer in command of the city arranged to board
and lodge Avith this colored lady, paying a stipulated
sum per week, and supplying such needed stores as
coffee, tea, sugar, etc., Avhile she furnished eggs,
fowls and vegetables from the plantation, and any
amount of attendance. So complete was this estab
lishment in every way, that a supper given in it to
the officers of the division was not only enjoyed by
them as a new experience in army life, but Avas pro
nounced excellent by all present. And what a proud
Avoman that old mammy Avas Avhen she was called
into the dining room and complimented by the Gen
eral for the completeness of the entertainment.
It Avill be remembered that the time Avas Avinter,
the weather cold, and that these families of Avomen
and children — of aged and helpless — Avere left un
provided with needed comforts. When this became
apparent, the "Yankee sellers" displayed their man
hood in a ncAv form. Men Av^ho had been miners in
Pennsylvania volunteered to open a coal mine on a
nearby mountain and Quartermaster Rickert had the
coal hauled in army wagons for free distribution
Avhere it was needed.
One day Lieutenant Childs, of Companj G,
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90 In Huntsville
a steam grist mill standing silent and apparently
dismantled by the railroad in the city :
"Colonel, I can start that mill down there."
"All rig'ht. Go ahead and start it.''
In a day or two it Avas in order ; then army
Avagons hauled corn from adjacent fields, Avhere it
had remained ungathered, the mill grounded it into
meal and this AA'as given free to all who Avanted it.
Other incidents might be related, showing acts
of kindness done, favors granted, and needed help
extended, all going to prove that these soldiers Avere
not in the South to make war on women and chil
dren; and that Gen. Crook epitomized the condition
of things when he remarked, as the command was
preparing to march away : "Colonel, these people
were sorry to see us come; but they are more sorry
to see us go."
Incidents of a different kind occurred during
the occupancy of the town -and one, at least, is
Avorth recording. To preA'ent disturbance an order
AA'as issued requiring every one, officer, private, and
citizen, found on the streets after nine o'clock at
night by the provost guard, to produce a pass from
the General or the Commander of the city. The
guard patrolled the streets at night mounted, usu
ally in squads of four commanded by a non-commis
sioned officer. One night, Corporal "Jimmy" Wilson,
of Company F, encountered a group of officers who
had been "looking upon the wine" and were happy.
It AA^as long after nine o'clock, aud the corporal
asked them for their passes. This interference they
indignantly resented, declaring their intention to ao
where and do as they pleased, while the provost
guard might proceed to a much Avarmer place than
the Suunv South. The result of the dispute Avas a
bloAA' of the coiT»oral's .««abpr over n cautain's head,
AA'hich cut through tbe hat and made an ufflv sash
in his scalp. To some extent sobered, and to a
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In Huntsville 91
to their camp, and next day complained to the Gen
eral and demanded the punishment of the corporal.
This was promptly refused, the General giving them
to understand that a guard must be respected, not
resisted, and that an officer violating this principle
must take the consequences.
Corporal Wilson, who AA'as, like Byron's Cor
sair, "the mildest mannered man that ever scuttled
ship or cut a throat," was at first fearful of the con
sequences of his act, and approaching the colonel
asked if anything Avas to be done to him for cutting
doAvn the officer. Being assured that he Avas safe, ho
explained : "Be jabers, I didn't mane to cut him
so hard, but me saber was so sharp it wint through
his hat and into his skull as it wud go through a
cheese!" A very important question now came before the
regiment, of AV'hich Dornblazer speaks as follows :
"In the latter part of December, the excitement
of re-enlisting as veterans began to agitate the boys,
and on the last day of the old year a patriotic wave
struck the rank and file of the "battle-hardened SeA'-
enth," and almost to a man the regiment marched
up to the scratch and dressed on the line of veterans.
The inducements offered by the government were a
furlough of thirty days and four hundred dollars
bounty; but the average soldier was not influenced
by the money so much as by the folloAving considera
tion — that hoAvever distasteful and disagreeable the
service in the army might be, yet it was thought
more tolerable than to stay at home when the country
was calling loudly for volunteers."
With very few exceptions the men of the Sev
enth accepted the liberal proposition of the govern
ment, and Volunteered for the War. Being relieved
from dutv in Huntsville, the brigade, under com
mand of Col. Sipes, took up the march for Nashville,
Avhere the Seventh was to receive their pay and
bounty, and start on the journey to God's Country,
as home was always spoken of.

92 Mustering as Veterans
Stopping at Pulaski, Tennessee, to bivouac for
the night and draw rations and forage, the comlnand
Avas struck by one of those storms peculiar to the
section, called "Northers." In an hour the tempera
ture changed from thaAving to freezing — the muddy
roads became hard as rocks, and the hurtling sleet
stung painfully. Men and animals suffered alike,
and the night passed miserably.
When the sun rose the next morning the storm
Avas over, and the command resumed its march to
Columbia, where it turned over all its equipments
and arms, except revolvers, and took cars for Nash
ville, arriving there the same day.
MUSTERING AS VETERANS.
There was much labor to be performed, and
yards of red tape to be untangled before the old regi
ment could start upon its new career. The men had
nothing to do but enjoy themselves, but the officers
had mlany rolls to make out, many returns to com
plete, many settlements to effect. Left to themselves,
with no guard or other duty to perform, and no
horses to care for — with pockets full of money — it
is not to be wondered at if they were as wild as
schoolboys just turned loose. First they distinguish
ed themselves by damaging a building in which they
were quartered to the amount of five hundred dol
lars, which sum the officers had to pay; then they
objected to the food provided in the temporary bar
racks to which they were removed, and smashed the
dishes; then they found enjoyment in holding up
the patrols of the provost guard — an Ohio emergency
regiment — and disarming them, carrving the rifles
to the barracks: and in short, they raised sheol gen
erally. Nashville was full of stores and restaurants,
and t'hese veterans were the best customers the Rock
City ever secured. Thev bought tlie finest articles
of clothing thev could find; and nothing less than
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Mustering as Veterans 93
quarter each, would suit some of them. As they
expressed it, they were "having a bully time'', and
one day their enjoyment culminated Avhen a breath
less messenger rushed into the room Avhere the offi
cers were working on the papers, and announced
that "the Seventh Avere going to have a fight Avith
the provost guard!"
Instantly a break Avas made for the scene of the
contest, and there, sure enough, Avere draAvn up in
line about a hundred men of the Seventh on one side
of the street, and on the other side a company of the
provost guard. Breaking through the line of guards,
the commander of the regiment demanded the mean
ing of such action on the part of the men? A ser
geant answered for his companions: "We Avere tak
ing a bit of a drink at the bar inside, Avhen a nigger
waiter got impudent, and one of the boys smashed
a pitcher over his head. They called the guard, and
for a little thing like that they were going to arrest
us!" "You have caused trouble enough," replied the
colonel. "NoAV, go to your quarters,"
"And are you going to stand by us?" one of
their leaders shouted.
"You know I will," was the reply; and at that
they gave a yell and marched to the barracks. The
mutiny was over. Of course, there were men in tlie
regiment who conducted themselves very differently.
Dornblazer says, that some of the men Avho Averc
most disorderly were, when in the front, Avhere pro
hibition Avas enforced, "among the bravest and best
behaved soldiers in the regiment." He further re
lates :
"Before leaving the barracks, Capt. Sheaffer's
company passed a series of temperance resolutions,
requiring every member of the company to abstain
from intoxicating drinks on the AA'ay home, and dur
ing the continuance of the furlough ; and for each
violation of this rule a fine of five dollars Avould be
assessed. Only one memlber, to the best of my recol-

94 Mustering as Veterans
lection, came forxA'ard at the end of the time speci
fied and plead guilty of the charge, and his fine was
graciously remitted by a court of equity."
All arrangements being completed, the Seventh
embarked on the steamboat Kenton, on the 18th of
January, 1864, en route for home. At Cairo, Illinois,
they Avere to transfer to the railway, and Avere delay
ed two days Avaiting for cars. Dornblazer says :
"The 'whiskey devil' again stirred up a row.
The provost guard attempted to arrest a fcAV of the
'old vets' and the 'vets' turned on them and killed
one of the guards and routed the rest. The 'vets'
retreated to the boat in tolerably good order, folloAv-
ed by a fresh battalion of home-guards. They plant
ed their guns on the levee, Avith their froAvning muz
zles pointing toward the old ship, and peremptorily
demanded the surrender of the 'old vets' that did tho
shooting. "The Seventh did not propose to shed any blood
in protecting any of its members in committing acts
of laAvlessness and murder; but the demand to sur
render even a criminal must be couched in gentle
manly language or else it Avould not be respected.
The demand Avas accordingly modified to a polite
request. ***** Three of the guilty parties, mem
bers of Company F, Avere arrested, and by our OAvn
guards sent to provost headquarters for trial."
The raihvay journey Avas uneventful, and on
the evening of the 25th the regiment arrived in Har
risburg, Avhere an unsatisfactory supper Avas serA'ed
at the railAA'ay station, and the men then marched to
Camp Curtin, Avhere trouble began again.
Camp Curtin had been occupied as a receiving
camp since April, 1861. It Avas uncomfortable and
decidedly unsanitary. To quarter nearly five hun
dred veteran soldiers in such a plaCe Avas au outrage,
and the men very properly rebelled against it. They
marched back to the Statehouse and Dornblazer

Mustering as Veterans 95
says, gave three groans for Harrisburg and disband
ed for the night. Next morning the men Avere as
sembled in the capitol grounds and informed by the
colonel that they Avere at liberty to do as and go
Avhere they pleased, until their furloughs Avere pre
pared, but were expected to conduct themselves like
the soldiers they Avere, and bring no reproach upon
the regiment. The confidence thus placed in them
Avas entirely merited ; they gave 'no further cause for
complaint. On the 28th they received their fur
loughs, good until February 26th, and the entire
command dispersed to their homes.
In a fcAv days it became apparent that there
would be no difficulty in filling the ranks of the Sev
enth, and before half of the thirty days had expired,
information from different recruiting offices stated
that more men had offered than could be accepted
by the regiment. Colonel Sipes reported this fact
to the War Department, and received an order to
increase the companj' rolls indefinitely. Every com
pany received a hearty welcome home; with some
of them it was a jubilee from the time of their arri
val until their departure. At Pottsville, a sword
was presented to Col Sipes "by the friends of tbe
regiment." This was supplemented by a pair of
silver spurs presented by the ladies of Pottsville;
and a complete stand of colors for the regiment by
citizens generally. Of course, these were not per
sonal compliments, but AA'ere honors bestOAved upon
a regiment that had, in the field, avou a reputation
of which its friends at home AA'ere justly proud.
Previous to the expiration of the furlough Col.
Sipes drew from the Ordnance Department at Wash
ington complete sets of horse equipments, Spencer
carbines and sabers for a full regiment. These Avere
shipped to Nashville, A\'liere the regiment arrived
early in March, bringing altogether about eighteen
hundred men, and went into camp, Avith the Fourth
Regulars and Fourth Michigan, ou the Franklin Turu-

96 Getting Ready
pike, three miles south of Nashville — the brigade
at the time being commanded by Col. Sipes. The
army Avas then being prepared for the advance on
Atlanta, and care Avas taken to mount and equip the
regiment as completely as possible. As a result
the Seventh appeared for final inspection Avith every
company full to the maximum, perfectly armed and
equipped, and mounted upon horses of uniform color.
Col. Elliott, the inspecting officer, declared to Col.
Sipes that in appearance it Asas "absolutely perfect.''
In addition to the mounted men described, about six
hundred men brought back from Pennsylvania, Avere
sent, unmounted, for duty at Columbia, Tennessee,
Avliich had been named as the reserve post of the
caA'alry and mounted infantry of the Army of Ihe
Cumberland. Sherman's order to advance was is
sued April 2, 1864. On the 19th the First Brigade
joined Gen. Garrard at Columbia, Col. Minty hav
ing resumed command, and on the 30th the entire
division took up the march for Johnson's army
Avherever it was to be found, and for the city of At
lanta as the final objective.
GETTING READY.
The campaign having as its objective the con
quest of Atlanta, was, in its inception and execu
tion, one of the most important military events of
the Avar of the rebellion, and takes rank among tho
strategic operations deemed Avortliy of study by
military students throughout the Avorld. It Avas a
part of the great plan of operations decided upon by
Gen. Grant after his promotion to the rank of Lieu
tenant General and assignment to the command of
all the armies of the United States. The first men
tion of it occurs in a letter from Gen. Grant to Gen.
Sherman, marked "priA'ate and confidential," dated
"Headquarters, Armies of the United States, Wash
ington, D. C, April 4, 1864,'' in Avhich are outlined
the movements designed for the summer. If the

, Getting Ready 97
enemy keep quiet and allow him to take the initia
tive he intends, he says, to Avork all parts of the
army together, and someAvhat toAvards a common
center. After a fcAV details, he adds : "You I pro
pose to move against Johnston's army, to break it
up, and to get into the interior of the enemy's coun
try as far as you can, inflicting all the damage you
can against their AA''ar resources. I do not propose
to lay doAvn for you a plan of campaign, but simply
to lay down the work it is desirable to have done,
and leave you free to execute it in your oavu Avay.
Submit to me, hoAvever, as early as you can, your
plan of operations."
Sherman replied from Nashville, April 10, stat
ing that the plans suggested afforded him infinite
satisfaction, because "avc are now all to act on a
common plan, converging on a common center," and
declares that "this looks like enlightened Avar." Ho
adds, "I will not let side issues draAv me off from
your main plans, in Avhich I am to knock Joe John
ston, and do as much damage to the resources of
the enemy as possible." In pursuance of this un
derstanding, Sherman pushed forAvard his arrange
ments with his usual energy and determination, per^
mitting no obstacle to remain in his Avay and no in
dividual to check hisi proceedings. The force Avith
Avhich he proposed to move was made up as folloAvs ;
ARMY OF the CUMBERLAND, GEN. THOMAS.
Infantry  54,568 men.
Artillery  2,377 "
Cavalry"  3,828 "

Aggregate  60,773 "
Number of field guns, 130.
ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE, GEN. AICPHERSON.
Infantry  22,437 men.
Artillery  1,404 "
Cavalry   624
Aggregate  24,465
Number of field guns, 96.

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ARMY OF the OHIO, GEN. SCHOFIELD.
Infantry  11,183 men.
Artillery  679 "
Cavalry  1,697 "

Aggregate  13,559 "
Number of field guns, 28.
"These figures," Sherman says in his Memoirs,
"do not embrace the ca.valry divisions which were
still incomplete, viz : of. Gen. Stoneman, at Lexing
ton, Kentucky, and of Gen. Garrard, at Columbia,
Tennessee, who Avere then rapidly collecting horses,
and joined us -in the early stage of the campaign.
Gen. Stoneman, having a division of about four thou
sand men and horses, was attached to Schofleld's
Army of the Ohio. Gen. Garrard's diAdsion of about
four thousand five hundred men and horses, was
attached to Gen. Thomas's command; and he had
another irregular division of cavalry, commanded
by Brigadier General E. McCook. There was also
a small brigade of cavalry, belonging to the Army
of the Cumberland, attached temporarily to the
Army of the Tennessee, which was commanded by
Brigadier General Judson Kilpatrick. These cav
alry commands changed constantly in strength and
numbers, and Avere generally used on the extreme
flanks, or for some special detached service, as will
be hereinafter related." In detailing his arrange
ments to Gen. Grant, he says: "McPher-son has no
cavalry, but I have taken one of Thomas's divisions,
viz : Garrard's, six thousand strong, which is now
at Columbia, mounting, equipping and preparing.
I design this division to operate on McPherson's
right., rear or front, according as the enemy appears."
He states frankly his intention not to spare this
arm of his command,, and its experience during the
campaign amply demonstrates the A'erity of his de
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With such an array of force a general like Sher
man could go anyAvhere and do anything, but the
great question remained, hoAV Avas such an army t(j
be kept supplied? This Avas the most important
issue invoh'ed, and it Avill be interesting for all fu
ture time to see hoAV it Avas solved. In his .Menwim
he says: "The great question of the campaign Avai-i
one of supplies. Nashville, our chief depot, Avas it
self partially in a hostile country, and even the
routes of supply from LouisA'ille to Nashville, by
rail, and by Avay of the Cumberland River, had to be
guarded. Chattanooga (our starting point) Avas
one hundred and thirty-six miles in front of Nash
ville, and every foot of the AAay, especially the many
bridges, trestles and culverts, had to be strongly
guarded against the acts of a local hostile popula
tion and of the enemy's cavalry. Then, of course,
as Ave advanced into Georgia, it AA'as manifest that
Ave should have to repair the railroad, u.se it, and
guard it likewise."
The general found that the railroad south of
Nashville, as then equipped and Avorked, Avas only
feeding the army from day to day, that no surplus
supplies were being accumulated. To remedy this,
he says, he issued an order limiting the use of the
railroad cars to transporting only the essential arti
cles of food, ammunition and supplies for the army
proper, forbidding any issues to citizens, and cut
ting off all civil traffic; requiring the commanders
of posts Avithin thirty miles of Nashville to haul
out their own stores in wagons; requiring all troops
destined for the front to march, and all beef cattle
to be driven on their own legs. This relieved the
pressure to some extent, but it AA'as still found im
possible to accumulate a reserve supply at Chatta
nooga. Taking all contingencies into consideration,
and estimating the men to be supplied at one hun
dred thousand, and the animals at thirty-five thou
sand, the general and his chief quartermaster and
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hundred and thirty cars of ten tons each, to reach
Chattanooga daily, to be reasonably certain of an
adequate supply.
The chief quartermaster reported that he
had not nearly the number of cars and locomotives
required, but Sherman Avas not the man to be halted
by a little thing like that, and found a remedy in his
own peculiar way. He instructed that officer to
hold on to all trains that arrived at Nashville from
Louisville, and to allow none to go back until all
that Avere needed Avere secured. Very naturally,
the officers of the Louisville and Nashville objected
to this arrangement, but they Avere placated by being
authorized to hold on to cars and locomotives arriv
ing at Louisville from the North until their deficien
cy Avas supplied. Thus by "robbing Peter to pay
Paul" the transportation needed Avas secured; and
by limiting the wagons composing the supply trains
to carrying only food, ammunition and clothing,
and but five pounds of grain per animal per day —
trusting to luck to supplement this and keep them
alive by foraging, the preparations were completed.
Everything outside of absolute necessaries were
eliminated from that army. Sherman says:
"I made the strictest possible orders in relation
to Avagons, and all species of incumbrances and im
pediments whatever. Each officer and soldier was
required to carry on his horse or person food and
clothing enough for five days. * * * Georgia has a
million of inhabitants. If they can live, we should
not starve," he writes to Grant, and adds: "I will
inspire my command, if successful, Avitli the feeling
that beef and salt are all that is absolutely neces
sary to life, and that parched corn once fed General
Jackson's army on that very ground."
Thus composed, thus equipped, and thus sup
plied, the great army moved forward to its task on
the 7tli of May, and the narratiA'e having epitomized
the arrangements compb^iMl for the campaign, re-

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turns to the marches and movements, the dangers
and duties, the services and sufferings, of that por
tion of it to which the Seventh Pennsylvania Avas
attached. ON THE WAY TO ATLANTA.
On the first of May the division, in compliance
Avith orders, moved forAvard to join the advance. The
Aveather Avas pleasant, the command in excellent con*
dition, and the route lay through a beautifully pic
turesque region. Proceeding over the ground
where the armies of Rosecrans and Bragg had
marched and fought the preceding summer, it cross
ed the Tennessee river on the 6th, and the next day
began the ascent of the stupendous and broken moun
tain ranges here croAvded together in picturesque
sublimity. First to be climbed wasi the great Look
out, and Vale thus very accurately describes the
escalade :
^' After crossing the Tennessee, we Avended our
slow, weary Avay up the steep sides of the lofty Look
out, until, when about thirty-six hundred feet above
the river, we came to the precipitous and often over
hanging 'palisades,' extending perpendicularly three
hundred feet to the summit above us; then turning
sharply to the right passed for nearly tAvo miles
along the base of the high, solid, granite Avail, AA'hen,
coming to what appeared to be a Avell-used footpath
up a long Avinding stairAvay of high rock steps * * *
we turned sharply to the left, and, dismounting,
scram'bled to the top, pulling our horses up after us.
The wagons and artillery had to be hauled, pushed,
carried and lifted up by hand. It took nearly an
hour to get a man and horse, and about three hours
to get a Avagon or piece of artillery up."
Arrived on the summit the scene that presented
itself to the view Avas indescribably grand. Por
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locked in the embrace of range after range of gigan
tic mountains, through Avhich, four thousand feet
below, the silvery Tennessee, festooned on either
side by glistening streams, wound its Avay. But
there was no time to be lost in worshipping at the
shrine of nature's beauty and grandeur, and the di
vision, after a brief halt, descended and bivouacked
for the night in Lookout valley.
The "front," AA'hich meant the main army, was
reached on the llth, and then "the picnic Avas over,"
as the men expressed it, and work for the cavalry
began. Moving on the extreme right the division
had halted for the night, and was making itself as
comfortable as possible in a drenching rain, when
an order came for it to move to the head of Snake
Creek Gap and hold that position while the army
moved through it. The march was in impenetrable
darkness, the rain pouring down, but somehow the
place to be held Avas reached about midnight. The
water on the ground Avhere the Seventh Avas halted
was up to the horses' knees, and most of the men re
mained mounted until day dawned. Then the rain
ceased, and on the sloping hillsides places could be
found where earth and vegetation Avere merely
drenched — not submerged — and here the cavalry re
mained for twenty-four hours.
The passage by a flank movement of the Army
of the Cumberland through Snake Creek Gap was a
grand spectacle as seen from the position held by the
cavalry. The great army of sixty thousand men be
gan its movement through the Gap, and down the
valley, at sunrise, and all day, in solid column, it
moved by. As it proceeded, the Avagons attached to
brigades and divisions Avere moA'ed out of the march
ing column, and haltetl in the fields to the right and
left of the road. These AA'agons, numbering hun
dreds, dotted the fields for miles, their AA'hite covers
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ed, hundreds of camp fires were started, filling the
valley ,Avith glowing stars.
On the 12th a detachment of tAvo hundred men
of the Seventh, under Capt. Vale, had a skirmish AA'ith
a Confederate regiment on the Rome road, easily re
pulsing them. Tavo days later the First Brigade ad
vanced toAvard Rome, and encountered the enemy in
considerable force at Armuchy Creek. A spirited en
gagement folloAved, in Avhich the Seventh bore a
prominent part, resulting in the repulse of the ene
my Avith a loss of one officer and nine men killed
and six captured. Pressing forAvard, the brigade
encountered more determined resistance, and it be
coming evident that the place Avas held by a' large
infantry and artillery force, in addition to the cav
alry which had been encountered, the Union troops
fell back and held position at the bridge for the
night. Next morning Capt. Garrett led a scout
across the bridge, and encountered and drove off a
Confederate picket, inflicting a loss of one man
killed and several wounded.
While the cavalry Avas thus operating on the
right, the main army, advancing along the railroad,
had, by the flank movement through Snake Creek
Gap, compelled Johnston to abandon his entrench
ed positions at Buzard's Roost and Dalton, and had
defeated his army at Resaca in sanguinary engage
ments on the llth, 15th and 16th. Johnston was
thus compelled to fall back to a new position.
Constant movement through a rough, Avooded
country told upon the cavalry, and the strength of
the division diminished rapidly. It Avas impossible
to flnd sufficient food for the horses; Avhat little for
age the country contained Avas swept away by the
mounted forces of the enemy; and, as a result, in a
month's time the strength of the brigade was reduced
fifty per cent. Still it had to perforin its duties, and
it evinced no indication of weakness. Pushing for
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cavalry was encountered on the Villa Rica road on
the 26th. Detachments of the Fourth Michigan and
Seventh Pennsylvania were sent forAvard to attack
them. This they did effectively, driving them, with
loss, into the line of Confederate entrenchments at
Dallas. In this affair the Seventh had two men
wounded. On the morning of the 27th Capt Vale, of the
Seventh, in charge of the picket line, reported a vig
orous attack on the outposts. Col. Sipes was or
dered forward AVith his regiment to his supjwrt, and
forming on the picket line, was soon actively en
gaged with Ferguson's brigade. This led to an act
ive flght, during Avhich reinforcements were sent to
Minty Avith orders from McPserson to gain posses
sion of the Dallas and Villa Rica road and attack
the enemy vigorously. Quite an engagement fol
lowed, during which the Seventh and the Fourth
Michigan charged the enemy, and drove them back
to their entrenchments. The Seventh Pennsylvania
was placed in position to hold an important road,
intersecting the road for Avhich the forces were con
tending, and fortifications Avere extemporized to en
able them to do this ; the cavalry being reinforced by
the Ninety-eighth Illinois Infantry and the Seventy-
second Indiana Infantry. The Confederates re
ceived reinforcements also, and attacked vigorously
the positions of the Union soldiers, but their efforts
Avere futile; the brigade, Avith its supporting rein
forcements, repelled them all, and the enemy finally
retired before night set in. In this encounter the
Seventh lost three men killed and eleven AA'ounded.
The other losses Avere one man killed, Iavo wounded
in the Fourth Michigan, and three Avounded in the
Seventy-second Indiana. Vale says : "Among the
wounded was Corporal EdAvard JNI. Beck, of Com
pany H, Seventh Pennsylvania, mortally shot
through the body. In the evening, shortly before he
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said : 'Captain, good bye ; Avrite home and tell mother
she has given one boy to save the Union.' "
On the 28th the brigade was placed in juxtapo
sition to McPherson's right, and a portion of it was
put on duty in the entrenchments fronting the ene
my's line at Dallas. Here it remained for five days,
doing the same duty as the infantry, the horses of
the dismounted men being in charge of a detachment
about a mile in the rear. "During these days,"
says Vale, "the army had by a succession of daring
movements and hard-fought battles, completely
turned the rebels out of their fortified position at
Alatona Pass, * * * and Sherman now threatened
to cut Johnston off from his line of retreat by seiz
ing the bridge over the Chattahoochee. To prevent
this, Johnston hastily marched, on the night of June
1, and took position on Kenesaw and Lost Moun
tains." McPherson continuing his movement to the
left, and the entrenchments on the right being aban
doned, the men of the First Cavalry Brigade re
gained their horses, and on the 2nd of June moved
to the west end of Alatona Pass, where they re
mained, picketing and scouting, until the 8th of
June. Here Col. Sipes Avas ordered to report at the
reserve post, Columbia, Tennessee, for duty, being
pronounced by the surgeons unfit for field service.
And here this story of the Seventh Pennsylvania
must halt for the purpose of bringing forward some
details Avhich are not recorded in Avorks of history.
In advancing toward Dallas the Seventh, which
Avas in the front of the brigade, came to a marshy
bottom, densely covered Avith bushes, vines and
large trees. Through this marsh meandered a nar
row but deep stream, crossed frequently by a coun
try road leading into Dallas. Where such crossings
occurred bridges were built by placing large logs
from bank to bank and "corduroying" these with
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Company M, was the advance guard. FolloAving
the road, he crossed one of these bridges and entered
the thicket. As soon as this Avas done concealed ene
mies opened fire upon him. He at once retired and
reported to Col. Sipes the presence of the enemy.
Night was approaching, and orders were given for
the bridge to be guarded and the regiment to halt
and remain Avhere it Avas until the army, Avhich was
knoAvn to be moving forAvard, came up. This did
not occur until the folloAving morning, and all that
night the Seventh simply Avaited — no fires were
lighted, no forage could be had, no sleep indulged
in. At sunrise Gen. Hooker came up at the head
of his corps. Seeing Brandt and his guard at the
bridge he called out, "What are you doing here?"
"Picketing the bridge. The enemy are in the
woods on the other side."
"0, you cavalry are always in a fright! There
isn't a rebel Avithin five miles of here."
And without advancing skirmishers, or taking
any precautions whatever, he marched his column
into the thicket. Then the music began! Before
he had advanced a quarter of a mile the enemy
opened fire, and by the time he succeeded in with
drawing, many of his men were killed or wounded.
Here the contending armies met and en
trenched themselves. Then, facing each other with
in easy rifle range, they fought for days. In a diary
kept by a prominent officer of the cavalry, AA'ho visit
ed the field flve months after the engagement, the
contest is thus described:
"We are encamped on the battlefield of New
Hope Church. The engagement took place on the
26th of last May, betAveen Hooker's corps and the
enemy. Between the two lines of Avorks, the firing
Avas the hottest and most destructive I ever saw, for
nearly every tree is killed by bullets alone. In one
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holes; in another one hundred and thirty-three, and
in a third one hundred and one; in the first tree
one hundred and thirty holes are Avithin six feet of
the ground. From some small trees every branch
is SAvept, and the trunk remaining looks about like
a broom. Bullets and grape shot can be picked up
by the handful."
The entrenchments, so frequently mentioned,
Avere a distinguishing feature of the Atlanta cam
paign, just as the campaign itself Avas, in some re
spects, peculiar. Johnston kncAv the route by Avhich
Sherman must advance, and chose, at his pleasure,
the places he AA'ould defend. These he fortified at
his leisure. When Sherman's army ran against the
enemy, they knew that a line of defensive as Avell
as offensive works were before them, and the sol
diers at once threAV up covers for themselves. Every
command did its oavu engineering and pioneering.
Where they Avere halted by coming in contact with
the foe was the position to be held until their oppo
nents were dislodged, and they kncAv just AA'hat Avas
required. Sherman, in his Memoirs, describes these forti
fications as follows : "The enemy and ourselves used
the same form of rifle-trench, varied according to
the nature of the ground, viz : The trees and bushes
were cut away for a hundred yards or more in front
serving as an abatis or entanglement; the parapets
varied from four to six feet high, the dirt taken
from the ditch outside and from a covered way in
side, and this parapet Avas surmounted by a "head-
log" composed of the trunk of a tree from twelve to
tAventy inches at the base, lying along the interior
crest of the parapet and resting in notches cut in
other trunks which extended back, forming an in
clined plane, in case the head-log should be knocked
inward by a cannon shot." He says that, "during
the campaign hundreds if not thousands of miles
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and as a rule whichever party attacked one of them
got the worst of it."
It may be asked what cavalry had to do Avith
earth-works? And the ansAver is that they Avere
compelled, by the exigencies of the service, at times
to help make them and to help defend them. In
fact there AA'as hardly any limit to the duties the
men on horseback had to perform. They Avere
scouts and explorers; they were messengers and es
corts; they Avere train-guards and foragers; and as
Dr. Johnson in his dictionary defined "Dragoons,"
they "fought indifferently on foot or on horseback."
Mention has been made of the fight on the Villa
Rica road, and some of the episodes connected with
that engagement are interesting. AVhile the brigade
Avas .bivouacked near this road an officer of the
Seventh, probably enlightened by a contraband, dis
covered a crib full of corn. This was a find to ex
ult over, for it meant probably the salvation of fam
ishing horses. Without spreading the news a de
tachment started in the early morning to gather in
the treasure. The colonel, learning of this, mounted
his horse and followed them. He found the men
dismounted awaiting their turn to go forward and
fill their forage sacks. Ordering them to mount at
once, he proceeded on until the head of the column
was reached, busy handing out the corn at the crib.
By this time the detachment was in condition to
move, but before it could do so it Avas attacked,
front and flank, by an overwhelming force of the
enemy. Falling back as rapidly as was possible with
out breaking into a rout, the command reached the
olace of bivouac of the brigade, pressed all the way
by the enemy, losing three men killed and several
AVOunded. The corn had cost entirely too much, for
very little of it was secured.
Among the soldiers killed that day was a young
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Stanley Avhen he commanded the cavalry. He was
shot through the heart, and as he lay dead he ap
peared to be peacefully sleeping. The general came
to see him before his comrades laid him in his lone
ly grave, and as he stood by the quiet body a tear
rolled down his cheek. Turning aAvay to hide his
emotion, he murmured "Pat Avas a perfect soldier."
One of the men of the Seventh — his name can
not be recalled uoaa' — Avas on guard, dismounted, in
the rather dense Avood Avhich surrounded the posi
tion occupied by the brigade on the east and south.
In the excitement of the contests of the day, and
the hurried movements of the command, this sen
tinel was not relieved, and he remained on his post,
solitary and alone in the A\'oods, for some thirty hours.
Being missed, he was hunted for and found, hungry,
thirsty and Aveary, but without a word of complaint,
knoAA'ing, as he said, that his suffering Avas acci
dental. When the brigade moved from the position it
had occupied for a day or tAvo, Col. Sipes Avas left,
with the Seventh and the Third Ohio Cavalry, to
hold the Villa Rica road until the infantry had short
ened their line by Avithdrawing from the entrench
ments on the right, Avhen he Avas to close up on the
flank of the neAv position. To do this the Seventh
was dismounted and placed behind a fence cover
ing the Villa Rica road, and the Ohio regiment was
held in position in a AA'oods to the rear, ready to
move on the enemj' should any appear. An aban
doned fleld, covered by a dense groAvth of bushes
and briars, extended for some distance on the side
of the road opposite the Union troops. This field
had been swept by a scouting party commanded by
Captain Schaeffer. Immediately facing the road
by which the cavalry had advanced, AA'as a charac
teristic log house, that had been the Villa Rica post
offlce, but then seemed deserted^ — the board shutters,
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closed. While things Avere in the condition stated,
and a quiet anxiety pervaded. Col. Sipes, Avho Avas
mounted and in the road about a hundred yards
from the house, saAv one of the shutters partly
opened. Thinking there Avas a chance to obtain
some information, he rode forward, Avhen a Avoman
inside the house motioned him back, and as he ap
proached nearer, exclaimed in a stage Avhisper, "Go
back for God's sake! You A\ill be killed!" Just
then, in the old field mentioned, three men rose up
and aimed their rifles at the officer on horseback.
It seemed impossible that these guerillas, for such
they Avere, could miss their mark, and all Avho Avit-
nessed the scene were convinced that the career of
one soldier Avas about to end. They flred as the
colonel sat still upon his horse, and missed him!
Instantly some of the dismounted men rushed for
them, but they disappeared in the jungle and could
not be found. Some time after, this incident AA'as
mentioned to a citizen of Georgia, and surprise ex
pressed that the three guerillas made such a poor
show of marksmanship. He replied: "It only goes
to prove how difficult it is to shoot a man. No doubt
any one of those fellows could have shot the head off
a turkey at seventy-five yards."
In the afternoon, the change in line having been
efl'ected, the detachment holding the Villa Rica road
closed in on the right of McPherson; and having
nothing just then to do, and being tired out by long
hours of duty in the heat and dust, stretched itself
along a little brook that came dancing doAvn through
an uncultivated field in which stood an old cotton
gin. The course of this brook Avas lined Avith a
growth of trees, and beside it spread strips of soft
grass, all wooing the Aveary to rest. And rest the
men and horses did, most of them sinking into slum
ber. Suddenly a fiendish yell filled the air, and
men and horses started with fright. Before they
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the air, and leaves and tAvigs rained doAvn from the
the trees. Then the panic Avas explained. The Con
federates had placed a batterj' on a hill a mile aAvay,
from which they could see a Union battery in the
field near the old gin. Opening fire on this, the
course of their shells Avas through the treetops along
the little brook. Hence the shrieks and the fright.
The sylvan retreat had lost its charms, and the Sev
enth moved to another position.
NEAKING ATLANTA.
Garrard's division moved from the great bridgq
across the EtOAvah on the 9th, its reconstruction be
ing completed and trains of supplies again coming
forward. Moving toAvard Marietta, the enemy's
pickets were soon encountered and driven back, un
til, as Avas to be expected, a line of fortifications
was reached. Here they made a stand, but Avere
forced to retire and fall back to a stronger position,
heavily manned, at Big Shanty. Garrard's entire
division uoav became engaged Avith infantry, artil
lery and cavalry of the enemy, and after a warm
combat drove them from their fortified positions
with considerable loss.
From this time on, until Atlanta surrendered,
the fighting was almost continuous, and terribly se
vere — the Confederates resisting AA-itli all their poAV-
er, and the Unionists attacking determinedly. On the
llth the Seventh, then commanded by Major Au-
druss, had, Avith the rest of the brigade, a severe en
gagement with the enemy's cavalry at McAfee's
Cross-roads, in which it lost five men killed and
seventeen Avounded. Here, in conjunction Avitli the
Fourth Michigan, it made one of its irresistible sa
ber charges, cutting through the center of the ene
my's line, and wheeling on the disordered mass, sent
them flying in wild disorder. Capt. Schaeffer, of
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manded battalions in this flght, and displayed great
daring and ability.
The brigade remained near the scene of this
engagement, skirmishing almost daily, until the
20th, when it engaged the enemy at Noonday Creek
and met Avith something like a check, although the
Confederates had not the face to claim a victory.
KnoAving exactly the position of the brigade, and
having at hand a much larger force, the Confeder
ate commander, (Gen. Wheeler) planned to capture
it. Vale says the forces engaged were fourteen hun
dred Union soldiers and four thousand five hundred
Confederates, and he is probably correct. ^"S^ithout
entering into details of locality and formation,
Avhich Avould possess but little interest at this re
mote period, it will suffice to say that the Seventh,
Avhich Avas commanded by Major Jennings, did some
heroic fighting, particularly a detachment of it led
by Capt. NcAvlin, of Company F, AA'hich gallantly
charged a vastly superior force of the enemy, engag
ing them in a hand-to-hand contest for half an hour,
and finally driving them back to their supports.
While pursuing the disordered foe, Newlin's little
force was attacked in flank by Allen's brigade. New
lin quickly formed his men to meet this onslaught,
but Avas unable to repel the overAvhelming numbers,
and he, Avith five of his men, Avere taken prisoners.
In fact this entire force of the Seventh Avas only
saved from capture or destruction by the gallantry
of the Fourth Eegulars, Avho, perceiving the peril in
Avhich the Seventh Avas involved, rushed to their
succor, under Lieutenants Fitzgerald and DaA'is,
and after an hour's fighting, succeeded in driving
back the enemy.
About this time the brigade Avas reinforced, but
still was greatly outnumbered by the Confederates.
It held the position it had taken, in spite of num
bers, until dark, Avhen the enemy retired. In this
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Avounded, and one officer and five men captured.
The Memphis Appeal, then published in Atlanta,
printed the following account of this fight on the
25th of June:
"On the 20th instant, Iavo divisions — Kelly's
and Martin's — and one brigade (Williams') of our
cavalry Avent round to the left flank and rear of
Sherman's army, it Avas said, to capture a brigade
of Yankee cavalry stationed at McAfee's. We suc
ceeded in getting to the right place, where the ene
my (Minty's brigade) was vigorously attacked
by Williams' and a portion of Anderson's brigade.
After a sharp conflict the enemy Avas driven from the
field, Harmon's brigade having come up and attacked
them on the flank. The Yankees fought desperate
ly and fell back sloAvly, Avith Avhat loss Ave are un
able to ascertain, as they carried oft' their Avounded
and most of their, dead. To one Avho Avas an -iye-
witness, but not an adept in the 'art of Avar,' it
seemed very strange that the Avhole Yankee force
Avas not surrounded and captured. * * * This is one
of the best fighting brigades the Yankees have, and
to have captured or routed it Avould have added a
bright feather to the plume of the successful hero
accomplishing the feat."
The brigade remained in this vicinity until the
2nd of July, having almost daily skirmishes Avith the
enemy. The position and movements of Garrard's
division at this time were for the protection of the
left flank of Sherman's army, then operating against
Johnston's entrenched forces on KenesaAV Moun
tain. This flank Avas "in the air" — in other Avords,
it had no natural protection, and AA'as liable at any
time to be attacked and turned by a movable body
of the enemy, unless closely Avatched and strongly
protected. As usual Sherman succeeded, after a hard and
protracted struggle, in flanking Johnston out of his
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114 Nearing Atlanta
4th moved up the Chattahoochee river — the Seventh
being in the advance — and on the 6th captured
the village of Rossville, Avhere Avere located extensive
cotton mills engaged in the manufacture of cloth for
the Confederate army. These mills were subsequent
ly burnt by order of Gen. Sherman.
On the 9th of July the First and Third Brigades
crossed the Chattahoochee, meeting with some re
sistence from a force of the enemy posted on the op
posite bank. As has been stated the First Brigade
Avas armed with Spencer repeating carbines carrying
metallic cartridges, and these could be loaded under
Avater as well as in the air. In crossing, Avhich Avas
accomplished by fording the river dismounted, the
men Avould keep down in the Avater, only exposing
their heads, put the seven cartridges in the magazine,
then rising, would pour the Avater from the muzzle,
and blaze away at the astonished enemy. Never had
they seen guns that could be loaded in this way,
and Vale says that their curiosity got the better of
their devotion to the "cause," and over two hundred
of them remained on the bank and surrendered to
learn how the Yankee guns Avorked. The brigade
remained at Rossville until the 16th, scouting up
ward on the river, but meeting Avith no particular ad
venture except the following, Avhich is quoted from
Vale: "We had halted over night near a plantation
house, Avhere there Avere a large number of seeps of
bees. NoAV, the boys always liked honey, and the labor
of these bees Avas not only appropriated, but their fu
ture usefulness as honey-producing colonies sadly
marred. We started next morning on the march be
fore daylight, and some of the Seventh Pennsylvania
boys contrived to get a forage bag over one of the
hives, thus securing both bees and honey for future
use, smuggled it into the column, and by supporting
it on the horse in front, relieving each other in turns,
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of the kind, carried it along until well in the fore
noon. SomehoAV in the march the bag worked off
the end of the hive, and the bees, maddened by the
jolting and the confinement, rushed out in an angry
swarm, attacking indiscriminately officers, men and
horses. For a time it looked as if the division Avould
be scattered all over the Southern Confederacy, but
by getting far enough aAvay from the hive, now left
by the purloiners in the middle of the road, the col
umn rencAved its march in pretty fair order. The
only casualty noted Avas the literal fact that one horse
of Company G Avas stung to death.
Still operating on the left of Sherman's army,
the division, on the 19th of July, by a night march,
reached the Atlanta and Augusta railroad, near De
catur, Avhere some five miles of track Avere destroj'ed
after the guards had been driven aAvay. Moving on,
Decatur was occupied after some skirmishing, and
the Confederate forces driven about ten miles south
east. The cavalry — particularly the First Brigade
— was very active in these movements, and after some
spirited conflicts Avith the enemy, succeeded in burn
ing the bridge and some stores at Covington, and in
destroying the track for five miles east of that place.
On the 27th the division, again moved eastward from
Decatur, for the purpose of covering a raid by Gen.
Sherman on the Macon and Atlanta railroad. Gar
rard was successful in his part of the movement,
and returned unharmed to Decatur; but Stoneman
failed to accomplish all that Avas expected of him,
and surrendered himself and seven hundred of his
men to the enemy. Gen. McCook's division, operat
ing against the same railroad, was at first success
ful, but finally was repulsed; and, as Sherman ex
presses it, two of his cavalry divisions were badly
demoralized. In the re-organization of the cavalry
Avhich followed. Gen. Kilpatrick Avas made command
er of the Third Division, and before the end of the
Avar won for himself a national reputation as a cav
alry leader.

116 Nearing Atlanta
Garrard's division had a brisk little fight at
Flat Rock on' the 29th, Avhere it Avas attacked by a
large Confederate cavalry force — said to consist of
nine brigades — but successfully resisted them and
finally drove them off. In this fight the Seventh
bore the heaviest part and suffered most, losing three
killed and twenty wounded. Lieutenant Brandt, of
Company M, was shot through the body and left for
dead on the field. He was picked up and cared for
by the enemy, carried east, and finally exchanged.
Weeks later he reached the reserve post at Columbia
on crutches, and reported to Col. Sipes, then in com
mand there. He was a brave, modest, reliable of
ficer. On the 1st of August the First and Third Bri
gades, sending their horses to the rear, entered the
trenches in front of Atlanta, relieving the Twenty-
third Army Corps. They remained in this duty un
til the 15th, being almost constantly under fire (from
a Confederate battery of sixty-four pound siege guns.
The shells thrown into the trenches from this and
some invisible batteries made things lively, but little
damage Avas done by them, as the majority buried
themselves in the sand Avithout exploding. There
Avere exceptions to this, however, and Vale tells of
one such. "On the 13th of August, a few shells from the
sixty-four pounders in the rebel works," he says,
"were again dropped into our camp. One of these,
passing through the shelter of Major Jennings, Sev
enth Pennsylvania, knocked to pieces a table, around
Avhich were seated at the time the Major, Lieutenant
Percy White, Capt. C. C. McCormick, and either
Capt. Garret or Lieutenant Edward P. Inhoff, all of
that regiment. After passing through the shelter,
the shell struck the logs of the breastworks against
Avhich it Avas built, exploded, prosti-ating the entire
group, and mortally Avounding Robert Bridgens, of
Company E, who was sitting on the works nearly

ROBT. H. G. MINTY, Col. 4th Mich. Cav.
Author of "Minty and the Cavalry."

Nearing Atlanta UT,
over the shelter. Capt. McCormick Avas so stunned
by the concussion of the thunderous explosion, oc
curring as it did within one foot of his head, that,
although not struck by any fragment, he lay for
nearly an hour unconscious, and, but for a slight
breathing, apparently dead. The efforts of Dr. Sherk
to restore him prevented immediate attention being
given to Bridgens, Avho lost so much blood as led to
a fatal end Avhen his AVOunded leg Avas amputated
during the night. Capt. McCormick never fully re
covered from this injury, although he continued Avith
the command, doing active duty, became colonel of
the regiment, and Avas discharged a brevet-brigadier
general of United States Volunteers, yet from this
time on he Avas subject to terrible attacks of vertigo,
followed by periods, ranging in duration from one to
five hours of morose stupor, A'erging on dementia.
* * * He Avas one of the braA'est men and best officers
Pennsylvania furnished to the service of the coun
try." Skirmishing continued while the cavalry were
dismounted, and their horses AAcre improved by the
rest, although the supply of forage was short. When
relieved from the trenches, the tAvo brigades regained
their horses, and resumed the duty of scouting and
picketing on the left of the army. Hood, the impet
uous, had succeeded Johnston, the cautious, in com
mand of the Confederate army, and had, Avhile the
cavalry was performing the duties indicated, three
times attacked the Union forces, and in every con
test had been disastrously defeated. He had lost
nearly half his army, and his course, then and after,
would seem to indicate that the man Avas Avithout
the power of reasoning. There could be no doubt
as to the condition of despondency prevailing in his,
army. Vale says the men in the entrenchments Avere
hailed by the Union skirmishers: "How many men
have you got now?" "Only enough to stand one more
good licking," was the reply. Looking back through

118 Nearing Atlanta
the (years that intervene, and recalling conditions
that prevailed then, the Avonder is that these hopeless
soldiers resisted so long and fought so well.
Intimations have been made in this narrative of
the sufferings to Avhich the horses of the cavalry Avere
subjected. These sufferings Avere unavoidable, and
resulted from the duties performed and the nature
of the country traversed, not from any neglect or
cruelty on the part of the men. A cavalryman, if
he is Avorthy the name, becomes attached to the ani
mal that shares his dangers and privations, and upon
Avhich his usefulness and safety depend; and he will
risk much and labor hard to secure comfort for his
inseparable equine companion. Instances have been
known in the Seventh Pennsylvania where, in severe
weather, a man has put his ,pnly blanket on his horse,
that he might be comfortable, and suffered himself
through a shelterless night.
The country from Chattanooga to Atlanta is
rough and poor, a small proportion of it only being
cultivated. As a rule it is covered densely by a
growth of scrub-oaks and other bushes, and is desti
tute of nutritious vegetation. Transportation limit
ed the forage to five pounds of grain per day for
each animal. Scarcely anything could be gathered by
the way to add to this insufficient supply, and Avhen,
from any cause, it failed, the horses died. Dorn
blazer, in his narrative, "Saber Strokes in the War,"
tells 'how at one time on this campaign, when the
cavalry was protecting the right Aving, "we," (mean
ing the Seventh), "established our line well to the
front, and during the night Ave built breastworks with
logs, rails and brush. In this position, surrounded
by a barren wilderness, Ave lay in line of battle four
days without a grain of horse feed." His narrative
goes on to tell that, Avhile in this position and condi
tion, the command had to resist severe assaults of
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to take position three-quarters of a mile further to
the rear, to avoid the enfilading fire of the enemy's
artillery, moved through the dense forest at mid
night, and adds: "We sat on our horses until day
break, then dismounted and extemporized a line of
breastAVorks. Our horses were starving for Avant of
feed. Five days without a mouthful of grain or hay.
They peeled the bark from the trees. They ate dry
leaves. They chewed at the bridle-reins and the
picket lines." Over fifty horses, he says, dropped
from exhaustion in the Seventh alone, and some of
the other regiments lost still more. It need not be
said that every effort Avas made to save the lives and
alleviate the sufferings of these animals, but the
task Avas impossible of performance. The Avriter of
this narrative gave a citizen, Avho visited the lines, a
silver dollar for a pint cup full of AA'heat for his
horse, and Dornblazer tells of feeding a quart of corn
to each horse in Company E— two of the company.
Else and Zimmerman, having found it in a crib and
carried it eight miles to the regiment. These facts
being stated, and others of similar import known, it
Avill cause no surprise to state that the Seventh,
which had joined Sherman's army on the 9th of May,
twelve hundred strong, on the 18th of August report
ed present for duty sixteen officers and three hun-
dre and thirteen men.
The arduous duties expected and required of the
cavalry during this campaign cannot better be con
veyed to the reader than by quoting here the definite
and explicit order given by General Sherman to Gen.
Kenner Garrard, Avho commanded the cavalry divis
ion of Avhich the 7th Pa. Cav. were a part.
The following is an exact copy of Gen. Sher"
man's order, given at midnight, July 20th, 1864 :

120 Nearing Atlanta
Headquarters Military Division of the Mississippi.
In the field, near Atlanta, Ga.,
July 20, 1864— midnight.
General: After destroying the bridge at Mc
Afee's, Avtich I suppose is already done, you will
send to General McPherson's guard at the bridge at
Rosswell your AA''agons, led horses, and baggage, and
proceed rapidly to Covington on ttie main Avagon and
railroad east — distance about thirty (30) miles from
Decatur — take the road by Latimer, touching the
road at or beyond Lithonia, and thence substantially
along the railroad, destroying it effectually all the
way, especially the Yellow river bridge this side of
Covington, aa Avell as the road bridge over Yellow
river after you have passed. From Covington send
detachments to destroy the rail and road bridges east
of Covington over the Ulcofauhatchee. Try and cap
ture and destroy some locomotives and cars and the
depots and stores at Covington; but of private prop
erty only take what is necessary for your own use,
except horses and mules, of Avhieh you will take all
that are fit for service, exercising, of course, some
judgment as to the animals belonging to the poor and
needy. On your return select your own route, but
I would suggest that by way of Sheffield, Rock bridge,
and Stone mountain, or even further north if you pre
fer. I want you to put your Avhole strength at this,
and do it quick and well. I know it can be done.
By passing YelloAv river by the road bridge, and then
pushing for the railroad bridges right and left, the
guards will run or even burn their oavu bridges. You
ought to catch some trains about Covington, as there
is no telegraph to give them timely warning. I be
lieve that the cavalry is mostly Avitlidrawn from that
flank of the enemy, and that you can ride roughshod
over any force there; at all events, it is a matter of
vital importance, and must be attempted Avith great
vigor. The importance of it Avill justify the loss of
one-quarter of your command. Be prepared Avith

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axes, hatchets, and bars to tear up sections of track,
and make bonfires; when the rails are red-hot, they
must be twisted. Burning Avill do for bridges and
culverts, but not for ordinary tracks. Let the work
be well done. The whole thing should be done in
tAVO days, including to-morrow. I will notify General
McPherson, that he may look out for his rear and
trains. I am, with respect, yours truly,
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major General Commanding.
General Garrard,
Commanding Cavalry Divisio7i.
The expedition Avas entirely successful, as Avill
be seen by this report of Gen. Garrard, made on the
24th July, 1864 :
Headquarters Second Cavalry Division.
Decatur, July 24, 1864.
General: I have the honor to report that your
instructions have been carried out. My dispositions
Avere such as to enable me to take every point by sur
prise and insure my safe return, Avith a loss of only
2 killed. Results: Three road bridges and one rail
road bridge (555 feet in length) over the YelloAV
river, and one road and one railroad bridge (250 feet
in length ) over the Ulcofauhatchee, Avere burned. Six
miles of railroad track between the rivers were well
destroyed. The depot and considerable quantity of
quartermaster and commissary stores at CoA'ington
Avere burnt. One train and locomotive captured at
Conyers and burnt. One train (platform) was
burnt at Covington, and a small train (baggage) at
station near the Ulcofauhatchee captured and burnt.
The engine to the last train was detached across the
river. Citizens report a passenger train and a con
struction train, both with engines, cut off between
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122 Nearing Atlanta
of cotton Avere burnt. A large ucav hospital at Cov
ington, for the accommodation of 10,000 patients from
this army and the Army of Virginia, composed of
over 30 buildings besides the offices, just finished,
Avere burnt, together witli a very large lot of fine car
penters' tools used in their erection. In the town of
Oxford, two miles north of Covington, and in Cov
ington Avas over 1,000 sick and AVOunded in buildings
used for hospitals. The convalescents able to walk
scattered through the woods Avhile the firing was go
ing on in town, and I did not have time to hunt them
up before dark. Those in hospital, together with
their surgeons, were not disturbed. Having received
no reports from my brigade commanders, I am un
able to give any further particulars. Yesterday at
12 m. I sent one brigade a little to the north to come
to this place by Blake's Mill. It has not yet ar
rived. From the two other brigades I have received
140 prisoners and 11 offlicers, and about 200 negroes,
Avho have been sent to the provost marshal. Army of
the Tennessee. I cannot mention too highly the zeal
and promptness of my whole command, and to their
good conduct and earnestness I am indebted for this
success. Since leaving Marietta this division haa
been so constantly in motion it is now very much out
of condition, and I would be pleased to have a few
days' quiet to shoe horses and repair equipments. I
was absent from Dtecatur less than three days, and
as a division marched over ninety miles, and at the
time of the receipt of the order, twelve hours before
starting, was scattered from McAfee's bridge to De
catur, guarding all the roads to the east and south
of this flank of the army.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
K. GARRARD,
Brigadier-General,
General Sherman,
Commanding Army.

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The fiery and impetuous Confederate General,
Hood, took advantage of our absence from the left
flank and threw Hardee's Corps in the rear of Gen.
McPherson, and having no cavalry pickets to report
the presence and location of the enemy, the brave and
gallant MePherson rode against Hardee's pickets
and AA'as instantly killed. A bloody battle ensued in
Avhich the loss to the Union army AA'as 3,500 and to
Hood's army in killed, Avounded and prisoners, 10,000
men. THE FIGHT AT LOVEJOY.
Sherman in his Memoirs states that the next
raid of the cavalry, on the Confederate line of com
munication Avas ordered by him, and that the object
he had in view was, first, the complete severance of
these lines, and, second, in consequence of such in
terruption, the compelling of Hood to come out of
his entrenchments and meet him in open fight. He
directed Gen. Kilpatrick to take his division of cav
alry, the Third, and, reinforced by the First and Sec
ond Brigades of the First Division, proceed to break
up the Macon road about Jonesboro. The expedi
tion started with an aggregate force of fifty-four hun
dred men and eight pieces of artillery. Several ac
counts of this important cavalry movement, Avith its
resultant desperate battle at Lovejoy, have been pub
lished, but none is more full and fair than that writ
ten by Captain Robert Burns, of the Fourth Michi
gan, acting assistant adjutant general of the First
Cavalry Brigade, who pa,rticipated in it and had ex
cellent opportunities or observing it all. His account
is, therefore, copied here in full :
"On the 18th, at 1 A. M., our's and Colonel Long's
brigade, the First and Second, all under Col. Minty,
left' our Peach Tree Creek camp, on the left of our
army, and at' seven the next morning reported to
General Kilpatrick at S^ndtown, having, during the

124 The Fight at Lovejoy
night, passed in the rear of ous army to its right. We
remained quietly at Sandtown during the 19th, and
at sundown started to cut the rebel communications
south of Atlanta. Two well-equipped expeditions,
Stoneman's and McCook's, had been totally ruined
in attempting the same thing. We, however, imag
ined we were made of sterner stuff, and started off
in good spirits. * * * The Avhole was commanded by
General Kilpatrick, and a good deal of a little man
he is, too ; not at all afraid to be in the fight himself.
Awaj we went, Colonel Murray's division being in the
advance. It was a bright, beautiful moonlight night,
and we should have enjoyed it more if we had not
been up all the night preceding. We had not gone
more than three miles when we ran into the enemy's
pickets. Then we had to go slowly, driving them be
fore us, dismounting to feel the woods on both sides,
&c., so that it was morning before we reached the
Atlanta and West Point railroad, near Fairburn, at
Red Oak. We had torn up about half a mile of track,
and Avere moving on, when the rear battalion of the
Seventh Pennsylvania was suddenly attacked by a
force of dismounted men' and artillery. (The column,
you must know, was four or five miles long, and the
rear or front might be fighting briskly and the other
end know nothing about it, except when the artillery
was opened.) Just back of where the rebels struck
our column were the ambulances, and the darkies.
leading officers' horses, pack-mules, &c. They, of
course, skedaddled, each nigsfer and ambulance driv
er bolted for the woods. Several shells exploded
among the colored brethren, and they thought tbe
kingdom had come. Three ambulances were smashed
to pieces, and about fifty of the sneaks who hang
around the doctors' shops were scattered into the
wooids. I thousrht mv lead horse was s-one, but flnallv
mv contraband came crawlinfr out of the woods, scar
ed almost white. The Fourth Michifran. which was
in the rear of the ambulances, -.oon came up and drove

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the rebels back to their haunts. All this time the
head of the column Avas kept moving on, as time was
precious, and we could not halt for slight "scrim
mages." "General Kilpatrick, not being satisfied with the
progress Colonel Murray was making, ordered our
brigades to come to the front, and Murray to take the
rear. Long's brigade had the advance, and had not
gone more than half a mile when he found a strong
force of rebs in his front. He had to dismount his
men, drive them from the rail breastworks they had
thrown up, mount again, and he would find them in
the same position a half mile further on. This was
tried two or three times, when it was determined to
march on foot altogether, and drive the rebels stead
ily, leaving men behind to lead the horses from which
the riders had dismounted. I was up at the front all
the time with Colonels Long and Minty. We drove
them steadily until we came to the valley through
Avhich Flint river runs, when the rebels Avere reinforc
ed by Ferguson's brigade of cavalry (we had been
fighting Ross' brigade this far), and opened on us
sharply with artillery, when we commenced descend
ing the hill. The shells and bullets rattled merrily
around us, knocking the bark and dirt in close prox
imity to our heads. Two guns of our battery (we had
with us four guns of the Chicago Board of Trade
Battery, which 'belongs to our division, and Murray
had with him four guns of the Eleventh Wisconsin
Battery) were soon brought up, and succeeded in
silencing the rebel artillery. The very first shot
struck a rebel artilleryman, burst in him, and blew
him to atoms. Our men were all then dismounted,
and went forward at the double quick, under fire of
our eight guns, and drove the rebels clear into and
through Jonesboro. Our regiment (4th Michigan)
had the advance, being deployed as skirmishers. We
then seized the railroad, for which we had been aim
ing since we started, and commenced to smash it gen-

126 The Fight at Lovejoy
erally. The track was torn up, the depot and public'
buildings burned, and destruction was let loose. We
destroyed about tAvo miles of the track. While this
AA'as going on, the rebels returned to the attack. Our
command Avas sent to meet them, Avhile Colonel Mur
ray's turned over rails.
"The rebs had been driven southward, and our
forces Avere pushed that Avay to shove them farther.
Before us was darkness and rebels ; behind, the burn
ing buildings and smoking ruins. It also commenced
to thunder, lighten, and pour doAvn rain. All this
time, Avhile Ave were skirmishing with the rebels. Gen
eral Kilpatrick had one of his bands behind us play
ing Yankee Doodle, Hail Columbia, and other airs,
very provoking to rebel ears.
"It appeared as if chaos had come again. Soon
the Avhistle of the cars could be heard in front of us,
and Ave knew by the sounds that the enemy was receiv
ing reinforcements from below. It Avas then deter
mined to "flank" them. So, about midnight, our bri
gade, followed by Colonel Murray's division, moved in
a south-easterly direction, about seven miles. Colonel
Long's brigade being left to cover the rear. I stay
ed AA'ith Colonel Long's command. While Avaiting for
the command to move out, I fell asleep on the ground,
and came very near being left. HoAvever, Ave all got
aAvay clear. About seven miles out Ave found our bri
gade and Colonel Murray's command feeding by the
side of the road. Our brigade Avas on a hill, about a
mile in front of Colonel Murray. Both hills were
cleared, and the valley had but fcAv trees in it. I rode
over to our brigade and sat doAvn to get a bite. Colo
nel Long halted just in rear of Colonel Murray.
(This Avas about 6 A. M., on the 20th). Our brigade
had just been ordered to mount and move forAvard,
Avhen Colonel Long Avas attacked by the rebel cavalry,
Avhich had followed us from Jonesboro. It now con
sisted of Ross', Ferguson's, and Armstrong's brigades,
about 4,500 men. Our brigade moved on and turned

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sharply to the right, in a south-Avesterly direction, for
the jpurpose of striking the railroad again, about eight
miles below Jonesboro. I stayed on the hill to Avitness
the skirmishing for a little Avhile. From Avhere I was
all the maneuvers of our men could be distinctly seen.
It Avas a beautiful sight. The rebels could be perceiv
ed moving towards our men, and Avere driven back
whenever seen by them. It Avas the best chance I ever
had of seeing the Avhole of a skirmish. I remained as
long as I could, and then galloped after our column.
Colonel Long had orders to folloAv as quickly as pos
sible, and Colonel IMurray was to come after him. We,
in the meantime, pushed for Lovejoy's station. When
within a mile and a half of the railroad, we halted
for Colonels Murray and Long to join us. This they
soon did, having driven back the enemy. About a
mile from the railroad the road forked, the two prongs
striking it about a half a mile apart. A few hundred
feet in front of, and parallel to the railroad, another
road ran. The Fourth Michigan Avas sent by the
right hand road to the railroad, which it reached
Avithout any difficulty, and commenced tearing up the
track. They sent word to us by the parallel road, men
tioning what they were doing. Our column, the Sev
enth Pennsylvania, in advance, moved down the left
hand road, having for the last mile or two been driv
ing about a dozen rebel cavalrymen. As we passed the
parallel road, the flring became hotter and heavier.
"I had been with the advance urging them for
ward, as it was extremely necessary to reach the rail
road as soon as possible, and rode back to have more
men sent to reinforce the advance guard, Avhen a, devil
of a fusilade took place. The Seventh Pennsylvania
was immediately dismounted, and sent forward into
the woods. ( One battalion of it had been the advance
guard.) Hotter grew the flring, and the horses of
the advance, who had dismounted, began to hurry
back. The Fourth Regulars, who were next, were
dismounted and sent in, and I was told to go back, and

128 The Fight at Lovejoy
hurry up two of Long's regiments, have them dis
mount, and push in. Before that could be done the
Seventh Pennsylvania and Fourth Regulars had been
driven from the woods in confusion, the former leav
ing two captains and one lieutenant, and the latter
one captain, in the hands of the enemy, dead or
Avounded. "We had run on a brigade of rebel infantry who
Avere lying in the woods, by the side of the railroad,
behind barricades. A division was also pushing in on
our right, near the point where the Fourth Michigan
Avere at work.
"Long's men were immediately put in position to
check the advancing rebels, and our battery brought
up. The woods in front and on our left were swarm
ing with rebels. The Fourth Regulars and Seventh
Pennsylvania Avere gathered together and made to
support the battery. Poor fellows, they Avere badly
cut up. One of Long's regiments Avas formed near
the fork of the road, the Fourth Michigan was sent
for and placed there, too. The rebels tried again and
again to take our battery. It fought magnificently.
It was a glorious sight to see it SAveep those woods
Avith grape and canister, sending many a howling re
bel into eternity. The guns AA'ere made to radiate in
all directions, and did AVork splendidly. Our men sup
ported them well. One of the guns, by the rebound,
had broken its trail short off, so that it could not be
draAvn from the field. When the rest of the pieces
had been AvithdraAA'u, Colonel Minty called for some
volunteers to drag off that gun by hand. I collected
about twenty of the Fourth Michigan men, Avent down
there, and helped pull it off. The rebels Avere then
very close to us. While this was going on, Ave could
hear musketry and artillery firing directly in our rear.
The cavalry Avith which Ave had been skirmishing early
in the morning, had followed us, and had attacked us
from "behind." Thus, you see, we were in a pretty
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partly on our left; a division moving to hit us on the
right, and but a little distance off" ; and three brigades
of cavalry in our rear. Stoneman and McCook caved
in under just such circumstances. It Avas quickly de
cided Avhat to do. V^'e must leave the railroad alone
for the present, and smash the rebel cavalry. We
were withdraAvn from fighting the infantry, Avho now
had become very quiet, probably because effecting
some combinations Avith their cavalry, and expecting
confidently to 'gobble' us all.
"The Av'hole command Avas faced to the rear as
folloAA's: Our brigade AA'as formed on the right
hand side of the road, each regiment in a column of
fours, i. e., four men abreast, or the Avhole regiment
in a column, presenting a front of only four men.
The Fourth United States were on the left, the Fourth
Michigan in the center, and Seventh Pennsylvania
on the right. Long's brigade formed iri close column,
with regimental front, i. e., each regiment formed in
line, the men side by side. * * * The last regiment
Avas deployed in rear of the others, so as to cover a
large space of ground, and pick up prisoners and
trophies. You see, we were to break through the re
bels and smash them, and Long Avas to SAAeep the
ground and gather them in. This Avas very quickly
determined and acted on, as we had not much time
to lose. "I happened to be near General Kilpatrick be
fore he determined what to do. Our brigade was then
drawn up in line, in front of the Second brigade. He
turned to me and asked, 'Captain, can your men
charge through and break those rebels in front of us?'
'Yes, sir, they can.' 'What would be the best forma
tion, do you think? In line or in column?' 'In col
umns of fours, I think, each regiment to form a col
umn, and then the rebels' attention Avould be dis
tracted.' 'We will have them so. How do they gen
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sir.' 'Good! Go tell Colonel Minty to have them
charge in that way, and drive the — rebels to — .' At
this moment Colonel Minty rode up, and the regi
ments were quickly formed as I have stated.
"A fcAV of our men Avere in front us dismounted,
skirmishing with the rebels. They were told to throw
doAvn the fence behind Avhich they were. The rebel
skirmishers Avere keeping them engaged as much as
possible, while a large force of them were throwing
up rail breast-Avorks. We Avere forme~d just behind
the brow of a hill. Our skirmishers Avere on the crest
of it. The rebel artillery to our left and front were
playing over us. Bullets and s'hot were flying thick
over our heads. We drew sabers, trotted until we
came to the hill, and then, with cheer upon cheer,
started at the gallop. What a siglit it was! I rode
at the head of the Fourth Michigan, or center column,
Captain Thompson, our inspector, on my right, and
Colonel Minty on the right of Thompson. Down the
hill we went, the rebels turning their batteries of
grape and canister upon us, Avhile the bullets of the
skirmishers and dismounted men whistled freely.
The battery, away on our right, threw shells. We
leaped fences, ditches, and barricades, and were
among them. Their skirmish line did not attempt
to stand, and the men behind the barricades turned to
run just before we reached them. It was too late.
Our fellows were mounted and on the gallop, and we
did cut them down right and left. I was just about
to strike two, when they, threw up their hands and
surrendered. I passed' them by, leaving some one in
the rear to take care of them. A third, who did not
surrender quick enough, I struck full on the top of
the head, felt my saber sink in, saw him fall, and
dashed on. I think I killed him, but did not wait ta
see. The rebel artillery was very hot at this time.
I could almost feel the balls as they swept by. Col
onel Minty's horse was shot. Poor Thompson was
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we do not knoAV Avhat has become of him. The last
seen of him he AA'as dismounted, Avounded, and trying
to rally some men to take the rebel battery. I hope
he is not dead. Our column and the Seventh Penn
sylvania dashed straight forward into the Avoods. The
field over Avhich Ave passed Avas at least a half a mile
Avide, Avith three fences, one partially built barricade,
and a half dozen ditches or gullies, washed out by the
rain, from Iavo to six feet deep, and from five to
thirteen feet Avide. We would no sooner leap one of
them when Ave Avould have to go flying over another.
Our horses Avent kiting over the fences, some of them
they knocked dOAvn. Of course, a good many of our
men were dismounted. Upon reaching the woods Ave
could not go fast, and could not keep in column. They
were full of fljing rebels. We soon struck a path or
lane, and turning to the right, followed it about a
mile and a half, Avhen Ave turned to the left and joined
the main column on the road. The Fourth Regulars,
instead of keeping parallel with us, as was intended,
seeinig an opening in the fence by the side of the road,
and flnding very high fences in front of them, turned
to the left and struck out on the main road. They
ran on the rebels in the road near the battery, and
sent them flying, and were soon among the led horses
of the dismounted men in the rear, and among the
ambulances, Avhich Avere collected together in a disor
ganized body in the road. A perfect stampede took
place. The horse-holders did not attempt to hold the
animals, and a general 'skidaddle' took place. Rider
less horses and driverless ambulances were scattered
in all directions. Our men Avere in the midst of them,
shooting and cutting. As the rear of the Fourth
Regulars was passing the battery, a part of them,
AA'ith scattered men from other regiments, dashed on to
it, drove the gunners from their pieces, and captured
three of the guns. One of our orderlies shot the cap
tain. We brought away the pieces with us. The other
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they could not be hauled off, so they Avere spiked and
left. The charge continued for about two miles, when
the command was collected together again. Colonel
Long's brigade did not charge in line, as it was in
tended, but flnding the ground impracticable for it,
formed in column and followed the Fourth Regulars.
Colonel Murray's command, instead of sweeping all
to the left of the road, as we supposed they would do,
turned to the right, and flled in after Colonel Loug.
Had he (Murray) done as was expected, both sides
of the road would have been cleaned out. As it was,
a good many of the rebels escaped to the left.
"Immediately after the charge, and while we were
pushing through the woods, it commenced to rain. It
came down in torrents. I had lost both hat and rub
ber overcoat in the brush, and in just five seconds
A\'as soaked, saturated, even my boots were so filled
that the water ran out of the tops. The command was
gathered together about two or three miles from
where we started, and pushed on for McDbnough.
Before the whole of it had moved off. Colonel Long's
brigade, which had been moved to cover the rear, was
fiercely attacked by the division of rebel infantry,
Avhich I have mentioned was moving in on our right,
as Ave faced the railroad, our left and rear as we were
now going. Colonel Long fought them for about two
hours, when his ammunition began to give out. He
was obliged to retire (here Colonel Long was wound
ed twice), and the Fourth Michigan and Seventh
Pennsylvania were formed a short way behind him,
behind rail breastworks, Avhich they had been or
dered to hastily throw up. The Fourth Regulars
had been sent on, their ammunition having been all
exhausted. We borroAved one of Long's regiments
to assist the Fourth Michigan and Seventh Penn
sylvania. Long passed his men through, when the
rebels came on us. There we had it, hot and heavy.
The rebels charged Iavo or three times, but were
bloodily repulsed. All this fighting was done dis-

JOHN A. OPP, Co. D.

JACOB H. WAGNER, Bugler.

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mounted, and Avas for the purpose of holding back
the rebels until our main column could get out of
the road. Our battery, of three guns now, during
this fight, burst one gun, and Avedged another (got
a shell half Avay doAvn in it, so that it could neither
be fired nor pushed down), so that AA'e had but one
to use, but that AA'as used Avith effect. The rebels
Avere playing Avith their artillery into our column
along the road. You see our two brigades had to do
all tne fighting, obliged to lead the charge and cover
the retreat. As soon as all the column had got into
the road and moved about a mile, our regiments
were withdrawn and folloAved it. The rebels did not
attempt to pursue much farther. Their infantry
could not keep up Avith us, and their cavalry was too
thoroughly scattered to be gathered together again.
We pushed slowly on to McDonough, crossed Wal
nut creek, and about tAvo o'clock in the morning
lay down by the side of the road for a few hours' rest.
How tired we were! Men Avould tumble from their
horses, and it Avould be almost impossible to aAvaken
them. Two or three Avould fall asleep together upon
their horses, their horses would stop, and the whole
column behind them Avould stop, too, supposing that
there were some obstruction ahead. Hundreds of
men Avere sometimes asleep in that Avay on their
horses, and in the mud, for tAvo or three hours at a
time. Once, during one of the halts, I fell asleep
on my horse for tAvo hours, during Avhich time Ave
had a terrible storm of rain, Avhich drenched me
more, if possible, than I AA'as. I kneAv nothing of it
until I aAvoke, and then found myself in a strange
crowd, the column in the meantime having moved
on. It AA'as raining and pitch dark, and, in fine, we
had a terribly disagreeable time of it. About tAVo
o'clock Ave found a place to halt. The head of the
column had been in at eight, but the tail was de
layed by the causes I have mentioned. * * * We h.ad
not slept a Avink for the nights of the 17th, 18th,
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134 The Fight at Lovejoy
21st, except Avhat we could snatch riding along. W'e
had not had but three meals, and but little time to
eat them in. Had fought seven pretty tough fights, be
sides skirmishing, &c., &c. Oh ! how tired and sleepy
I was! At daybreak the next morning Ave started
on again. At Cotton river the bridge Avas gone, and
the stream terribly swollen by the rains. It could
not be forded, and the horses were obliged to swim
it. The current was very swift. We had a terrible time
crossing it. One man and about fifty horses were
drowned in, the attempt. We Avere obliged to leave
behind the disabled cannon Ave had brought thus far
in a Avagon. A good many men AA''ho had gone
through the fighting bravely dreaded to enter that
stream. We also lost tAvo wagons and an ambulance.
It was almost heart-rending to see the poor wound
ed fellows carried across. Some Avere fastened on
horses, while others were carried over in the ambu
lances. I saAV one, with three in, tip over, fill Avith
water, and go dOAvn the stream. HoAvever, the men
were rescued. I shall never forget crossing Cotton
river. We all finally got over. If Ave had been at
tacked by a large force before we had succeeded in
crossing, -a great number of us Avould have been cap
tured. We were almost Avholly out of ammunition,
and many an anxious glance Avas cast to the rear.
We expected every moment to hear the roar of ar
tillery. It was a relief when the rear of the column
was on the north side. We then crossed South river,
burning the bridge behind us, and all the bridges on
each side for ten miles. During the day we marched
slowly, and encamped that night at Lithonia. The
next day we returned to our camp on Peach Tree
creek, having made a circuit around the two great
armies of Hood and Sherman. We did not do all
that Ave had hoped to do Avhen Ave started, but we
did all we could."
In this expedition, the Seventh lost Captain
James G. Taylor, Lieutenant Chauncey C. Hermans
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The Fall op Atlanta 135
ed and captured ; Captain Heber S. Thompson, whose
horse Avas killed in the charge on the cavalry and
artillery, captured; twelve men wounded; and tAven-
ty-four men captured.
From an account of this fight, published in the
Memphis Appeal, that migratoi-y sheet Avhich at this
time had reached Macon, Georgia, the following ex
tract is taken:
"When the Yankees charged they came in a
solid column, ten or twelve lines deep, running their
horses, and yelling like devils. They didn't stop to
fire or attempt to keep any kind of order or forma
tion, but, each felloAV for himself, rushed on, swing
ing his saber over his head. They rode right over
Ross' and Ferguson's men in the centers, and over
and through Cleburne's lines, one after the other, on
the left. Cleburne's first line, they say, tried to use
their bayonets, but the Yankees cut them to pieces.
After the Yankees had cut through all the other
forces, and captured the battery, Martin, seeing the
field Avas lost, retreated in good order to the east,
and joined Cleburne's main body."
THE FALL OF ATLANTA.
Sherman was not satisfled Avith the results of
Kilpatrick's raid, and determined to move the major
portion of his army to the southeast of Atlanta, thus
absolutely severing Hood from the country that sup
plied him, and from all communication Avith the in
terior of the Confederacy. He says the movement
of his forces commenced on the night of the 25th,
and that as he vacated the lines, "Garrard's cavalry,
leaving their horses out of sight, occupied the vacant
trenches, so that the enemy did not detect the change
at iall." When they did discover the absence of their
besiegers, their first impression was that "Sherman
had retreated." This intelligence was telegraphed
all over the South, and great rejoicing followed, but
Avas of brief duration.

136 The Fall of Atlanta
Many histories tell of the bloody battles that fol
lowed this movement, and of the abandonment of
Atlanta by the Confederates, therefore it would be
superfluous to repeat these incidents and events here.
Congratulations poured upon the army from the
North, and intensified the rejoicings of the men Avho
had, after months of almost continuous flghting, ac
complished the task they had set out to perform.
Sherman tells hoAV he received from Gen. Slocum,
Avho had command of the force left to guard the
bridge over the Chattahoochee, the news that Atlanta
had been evacuated. "His letter," he says, "Avas
dated inside the city, so there Avas no doubt of the
fact. Gen. Thomas's bivouac Avas but a short dis
tance from mine, and, before giving notice to the
army in general orders, I sent one of my staff offi
cers to show him the note. In a few minutes the
officer returned, soon followed by Thomas himself,
who again examined the note, so as to be perfectly
certain) that it was genuine. The news seemed to
him too good to be true. He snapped his fingers,
whistled, and almost danced ; and, as the ucavs spread
to the army, the shouts that arose from our men, the
wild hallooing and glorious laughter, were to us a full
recompense for the labor and toils and hardships
through which Ave had passed in the previous three
months." Of course, general orders were issued
telling officially the result achieved, and included in
these Avere the tAA'o folloAving despatches. "We all
felt," says Sherman, "duly encouraged and elated by
the praise of those competent to bestow it."
Executive Mansion.
Washington, D. C, Sept. 3, 1864.
The national thanks are rendered by the Presi
dent to Major-General W. T. Sherman and the gal
lant officers and soldiers of his command, before At
lanta, for the distinguished ability and perseverance
displayed in the campaign in Georgia, Avhich, under
Divine favor, has resulted in the capture of Atlanta.

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The marches, battles, sieges, and other military oper
ations that have signalized this campaign, must ren
der it famous in the annals of war, and have entitled
those who have participated therein to the applause
and thanks of the nation. ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
President of the United States.
City Point, Virginia, Sept. 4, 1864, 9 P. M.
Major-General Sherman :
I have just received your despatch announcing
the capture of Atlanta. In honor of your great vic
tory, I have ordered a salute to be fired Avith shotted
guns from every battery bearing upon the enemy.
The salute Avill be fired within an hour, amid great
rejoicing. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant-General.
The army Avent into camp, in the vicinity of At
lanta, for a short period of rest ; and, Sherman adds,
"to think well over the next step required in the
progress of events." Vale gives the number of men
in the First Brigade at that time, present for duty,
at seven hundred and thirty-six. Major Jennings,
of the Seventh Pennsylvania, was in command^ — all
the officers of higher rank 'in the brigade being ab
sent — and Major Andress in command of the Sev
enth. On the 1st of October the brigade moved in pur
suit of Hood's army, which Avas meandering north
ward in the hope that Sherman Avould folloAV him,
and thus give up all he had gained by the summer's
campaign. But Sherman was not that kind of a
general, and showed the Confederate leaders, by
movements AA'hich were soon initiated, that Atlanta
was to be only a station on a march from the Missis
sippi to the sea. Hood's rear guard was caught up
on the 2nd, at Sweet Water creek, and driven for
ward after a slight skirmish ; and on the 4th the bri
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138 The Fall of Atlanta
the rear guard of the enemy Avas again engaged,
while the battle of Alatoona Pass Avas in progress,
and about a hundred of the Confederates were cap
tured. Following Hood, the division continued to en
counter his rear in a series of successful skirmishes ;
and on the 13th an opportunity offered for the Sev
enth to charge, Avhich it did effectively. This fight
occurred near Rome, Georgia, and in describing it
in a letter to Vale, Capt. Burns says :
"The Rome fight was one of the most gallant af
fairs the brigade ever participated in. There were
not more than three or four hundred men in it, Ave
having passed through a long and Aveary campaign.
We were very much complimented at the time;
among others by General J. D. Cox, commanding the
Third Corps, who was present and saw the charge.
Lieutenant Fisk, of your regiment, (the Seventh
Pennsylvania), was the man Avho led the small ad
vance guard which captured the guns, and I believe
they were all Seventh Pennsylvania men."
Tbe 'Seventh lost in this fight one man killed,
four wounded, and twenty-seven horses killed, and
capturedi two guns. The division followed Hood as
far as Galesville, Alabama. Here the pursuit ceased ;
Hood being left to pursue his way, while Thomas
was preparing, at Nashville, to meet and destroy
him when he emerged from his meanderings through
Alabama. The First Brigade, Second Division, Army
of the Cumberland, now ceased to exist. For tAvo
years the Fourth Regulars, Fourth Michigan and
Seventh Pennsylvania had camped together, marched
together, fought together, and endured many hard
ships together. They had been faithful to each oth
er in many trials, and together they had won a repu
tation for gallantry second to no regiment in the
great army to which they were attached. Now the
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At Columbia 139
were ordered to report to General Wilson, at Nash
ville, and the Fourth Michigan and Seventh Penn
sylvania turned their horses over to Wilder's brigade,
;ind proceeded by railroad to LouisA'ille, there to be
remounted for the final campaign.
AT COLUMBIA.
On Colonel Sipes' arrival at Columbia, Tennes
see — the reserve post of the cavalry of the Army of
the Cumberland — where he had been ordered early in
June, General Wilder turned the command over to
him and Avent to his home in Indiana. The jurisdiction
of this post extended from Franklin to Pulaski, on the
Nashville and Decatur railroad, and indefinitely over
the adjacent country, and there Avere on duty in it
some tAA'o thousand effective men. About a hundred
miles of railway had to be guarded, and roaming
guerilla bands — composed of the Avorst men the Avar
produced— looked after and kept doAvn. In the toAvn
of Columbia there Avere three hospitals containing
an aggregate of about six hundred patients. The
most important duty imposed upon the commanding
officer, in the early summer, was the g-uarding of
the railroad, and every possible precaution Avas taken
to prevent its injury or interruption. Block-houses
of great strength were built at all bridges and tres
tles; these were carefully garrisoned, and kept well
supplied with provisions and ammunition. Printed
instructions Avere posted in these directing how they
Avere to be defended, and assuring their defenders
that unless assailed with artillery — Avhich raiders
rarely if ever had — they Avere impregnable.
On one of the high, symmetrical hills Avhich sur
round Columbia a fortification had been commenced
by Wilder, and this was continued until a position
of considerable strength, defensively, was secured.
Altogether, the condition of the post Avas satisfactory
during the summer; the various camps Avere health-

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140 At Columbia
ful; the men cheerful; and the surrounding country
quiet and peaceful, disturbed only by marauding
bands Avho made the Avar a pretext for robberies aud
murders. Efforts were of course made to rid the country
of these bands and not without good results. Cap
tain NeAvcomer was sent after one of them, with a
small mounted force, and succeeded in exterminat
ing it; and Captain Garret rid the earth of a fiend
and his companion who had, for their pleasure,
flogged a citizen to death near his home, a few miles
from the town. For these and other similar ser
vices General Robert Granger, commanding at De
catur, Alabama, complimented and thanked the offi
cers and men on duty at Columbia.
Wheeler made a raid through this section while
the Atlanta campaign AA'as in progress, but did very
little damage to the railroad, and none to the Union
soldiers. While on this raid he halted at Kallioka
— a station south of Columbia — Avhere there was an
important trestle, and demanded the surrender of
the blockhouse defending it. The sergeant in com
mand' — one of Wilder's men — peremptorily refused,
whereupon an attack was made upon it and contin
ued for twenty-four hours. All kinds of threats
were used to intimidate the little garrison, but they
had no effect, and at last the attacking party rode
aAvay, the commander, under a flag of truce, telling
the sergeant that he admired his bravery and devo
tion to duty. This blockhouse was visited soon after
by the commanding officer at Columbia, and the fu
silade to which it had been subjected seen. Its log
walls were thickly peppered Avith imbedded bullets —
not the space that could be covered bv the open hand
escaped them' — and yet not one of the garrison was
injured. Forrest raided through this section about the
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vicinity of Columbia. It Avas reported at the time
that he had ordered men he had enlisted^ or con
scripted, to report to him there, and it was doubtless
his intention "to take the town," but on investigating
he discovered "it wouldn't pay." The commander of
the place notified the citizens that the post Avould be
defended to the last extremity, and that, should the
hospitals be molested, the town Avould be shelled
from the fort. Considerable anxiety prevailed for a
while, but nothing very serious occurred. The only
conquest Forrest made Avas of tAvo blockhouses de
fending the railroad bridge across Duck river, about
three miles from Columbia. These Avere surren
dered by Lieutenant Nixon, of the Seventh, Avithout
firing a shot. Forrest induced Nixon to come out
of his blockhouse and parley Avith him. Then by
threats, and the exhibition of "Greek fire," he so im
pressed the young lieutenant that he surrendered
and tried to induce a non-commissioned officer, also
of the Seventh, commanding an adjacent blockhouse,
to do likcAvise. This he refused to do, or even to dis
cuss the subject of surrender Avith Forrest, calling
out to Nixon that he was ashamed of him, and tell
ing the Confederate general that, if he came AAdthin
rifle range, he would fire on him.
Nixon had no excuse for his conduct. In pur
suing the course he did, he violated positive and Avell-
known orders, and subjected himself to dishon
orable dismissal from the service, Avith the for
feiture of all pay and alloAvances due him.
Three days previous he had visited the com
manding officer in the toAvn, and reported his
blockhouse in perfect condition for defence. As
soon as the news of the surrender reached Nashville,
General Thomas telegraphed Colonel Sipes to report
the facts immediately. This Avas done, and Nixon's
dismissal foUoAved as a matter of course. The bit
terest expressions against him came from the men of
the Seventh, and had he appeared in Columbia then
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142 At Columbia
Many of his comrades, however, believed then,
and do yet, that he was dealt with more severely than
the facts justified. Heretofore his record and con
duct as a soldier and officer Avere such as any man
AA'ould be proud. He Avas a brave man. He rode at
the head of the regiment at Lebanon ; was in the front
of his company in the charges at Unionville, Mc
Minnville, Shelbyville and in all the engagements of
the Atlanta campaign as far as KenesaAv mountain,
from which place he was sent to the rear on account
of sickness and given command of the blockhouse
AA'hich he surrendered. His comrades yet insist that
he should have had an opportunity to defend his
conduct, and should not have been condemned AA'hile
a prisoner of war. It was an unfortunate affair and
one AA'hich his comrades much regretted. Within a
mile of this, AA'as the blockhouse garrisoned by about
40 dismounted men of the 7th. Pa. Cav., commanded
by Lieut. Jonas F. Long, of Company B, AA'hich Avas
furiously attacked by Forrest at 2 o'clock in the af
ternoon and continued until midnight, Avhen Forrest
AvithdrcAV Avith considerable loss.
Jonas F. Long AA'as a brave man and a good offi
cer. He Avas promoted to the captaincy of Co. B,
Dec. 18th, 1864. He had been severely Avounded in
the battle of Chickamauga, and Ave are glad to re
cord, is yet amongst the living, at Vallejo, California.
After burning the bridge and the surrendered
blockhouses, Forrest proceeded to Linnville, twelve
miles south of Columbia, and demanded an inter
view Avith Lieutenant Sigmund, of the Seventh, who
commanded the blockhouse there. To this demand
Sigmund replied that he had no business to transact
Avith General Forrest, that his business Avas to defend
the blockhouse, and he intended to do it. Forrest
made no serious attack on Sigmund's, or any other
blockhouse, except the one commanded by Lieut.
Jonas F. Long, of Co. B, as he well knew their
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and ammunition on a hopeless and fruitless under
taking. His plan was to induce the officer in charge
to enter into a conference, and then overawe him into
submission to his will. He failed in every instance,
except that of Nixon, and there he succeeded only
because the young man of twenty-three disobeyed or-
dersj and came in personal contact with one of the
strongest characters developed by the great war.
While General Forrest was in the vicinity of Co
lumbia, he made his headquarters at the residence
of Mrs. General Pillow. General Pillow's plantation
had been seized by the United States government,
but his residence Avas left in the possession and occu
pancy of his wife, and a soldier of an Ohio regiment
was detailed there as a safe-guard, to protect her
from molestation by Union soldiers. This soldier
was unmolested by Forrest and his men, and Avhen
they were about to depart he was called before the
general who said: "After Ave are gone, I want you
to go into Columbia, give my compliments to the offi
cer in command there, and say I thank him for the
courtesy that has been shown to Mrs. General Pillow,
and that, if it is ever in my power to reciprocate the
kindness, I will do so with pleasure." The soldier
delivered the message as quoted, and was then re
turned to his duty.
Early in September the effect of Atlanta's fall
began to be felt by the Union posts distributed
through northern Alabama and middle Tennessee.
Being no longer retained by operations in Avestern
Georgia, or engaged im raiding Sherman's routes of
communication, Forrest assumed the offensive on and
near the Tennessee river, his object being the har-
rassment and capture of Union outposts, thereby re
tarding Thomas' efforts at concentration, and at the
same time opening the way for Hood's advance on
Nashville, then conceded to be his objective. These
movements of the Confederate cavalry enhanced the
importance of Columbia as a jKJst, because the coun-

144 At Columbia
try betAveen it and the Tennessee was entirely open
and unguarded, and through it Confederate and gue
rilla bands roamed at Avill. For some time the pick
ets around Columbia Avere the outposts of the Union
army, and most of the information obtained by the
officers in Nashville, in reference to Hood's advance
or Forrest's movements, came from or through that
station. To obtain this information, Avhich was deemed of
importance, several spies, of both sexes, Avere employ
ed, who made frequent journeys betAveen the antagon
ists. No one credited all the news they carried, but
a modicum of reliable infor-mation could be gained
from them at times. One of tiiese female agents re
ported Avith a story to the eff'ect that a Confederate
General, Avhose name she gave, had told her that he
doubted Avhether she ever reached Nashville, she hav
ing represented herself as an agent for cotton buyers
in that city, who travelled through the country secur
ing options on the coveted staple, and that she could
only convince him of her truthfulness by bringing
him, on her next trip, grey cloth for a uniform.
"NoAv," said she, "I must take the cloth if I go back
to Hood's army." She was asked Avhere the cloth
could be procured. "O, you Union soldiers don't
know everything ! There's lots of it in Nashville, but
it costs money." She Avas enabled to make the pur
chase, and reported the receipt of a fabulous sum in
Confederate money Avhen she delivered the goods. She
proved a serviceable agent, and her usefulness con
tinued as long as Columbia Avas occupied by the Un
ion soldiers. At the close of the war she Avas ap
pointed to a clerkship in the Treasury at AVashing-
ton. Another of these paid purveyors of information
came in one day, and said that Forrest had author
ized him to say to the officer in command at Colum
bia, that he (Forrest) Avould permit the exchange of
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amount of bacon, on the Tennessee, and would guar
antee the safety of the boats in making the exchange.
As cotton Avas then worth about ten times as much
as "pork" in the markets of the north, the trade
would haye been a good one, but it Avent no further
than the spy's report.
After the conquest of Vicksburg, and the open
ing of the Mississippi, the business of "cotton buy
ing" became a nuisance to officers on duty in the
great valley. All sorts and conditions of x^eople en
gaged in it, and they presented themselves with cre
dentials and testimonials that could not be ignored,
The stronger their backing the greater were their de
mands, and thus it happened that trains of Avagons
were, during the summer of 1864, constantly passing
through the Union lines, carrying into the enemy's
country coff'ee, tea, and, most precious of all, quinine,
which articles Avere more highly prized than silver
and gold, bringing back cotton. This condition had
for months prevailed at Columbia, a doubtful class
of citizen traders passing through the lines at Avill,
while ladies and children residing in the neighbor
hood were denied the privilege of entering the toAvn
to buy simple home comforts, or to secure medicines
and needed medical attendance. The officer in com-
man in the autumn of that year determined to end
the unjust discrimination, and directed the guards to
pasSj during daylight, women and children. Many
were made happy by this simple privilege, and some
called to thank him personally, declaring that they
had been suffering for pins and needles. One Avoman
accompanied the introduction of her daughter with
the information that the young lady had been born in
the White House, in Washington.
Among these callers was a little lady who de
manded a private interview, and astonished the offi
cer by asking for a pass through the lines to the Con
federate army. "What, in the name of all the gods, do
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146 At Columbia
"I don't think you have any right to ask, but I am
not ashamed to ansvA'cr. I am going there to be mar
ried." "You shall have the pass, madam, but why hurry
matters? Why not wait until the war is over?"
"We have waited four years now, and that is
long enough. If I don't go to him I may never see
him, for God only knows Avhen he can come to me!"
Tears filled her eyes as she confessed her anxiety.
She was told to make her preparations, and, when
ready, she and her servant would be started safely on
their journey. Before leaving she asked the officer if
he was going to Nashville soon. On being informed
that in a few days he expected to run up, she desired
to know if he would deliver in person a letter to her
aunt, Mts. President Polk. Assuring her that such
a duty would be a pleasure, the interview closed.
A few days later the letter of the niece was deliv
ered to one of the most accomplished ladies who ever
occupied the White House. During the brief conver
sation that ensued, the widow of the President re
marked that her position was one of embarassing
anxiety. "Many relatives and connections Avhom I
respect and love are in the Confederate armies, and
yet I cannot wish them to succeed, for that would
mean the destruction of the Union to which my hus
band was devoted, and which is very dear to me."
As the officer was taking his leave, she smilingly re
marked : "I may as well confess that the letter of my
niece was merely a pretext to give me an opportunity
to thank you for acts of kindness to her and other
friends." Sometime in October an orderly brought a mes
sage from General Kosseau that he was on the march,
Avith a considerable force, and would arrive in Co
lumbia in a couple of hours, where he desired to meet
the officer in command. His troops halted at the
outskirts of the tOAvn, and the General asked to be
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He Avas conducted to the fort on the hill; this he
examined; asked the number of men available, and
the supply of ammunition, and then said: "Noav, I
Avill tell you why I am here. General Thomas is very
anxious about this post, as it is likely to be the first
struck by Hood. Thomas AA'ants time to concentrate
his forces, and he sent me down with a brigade to
look over the place, and, if I thought it necessary,
take command and reinforce it. His orders are to
defend it to the last man. I don't see any necessity
for me or reinforcements to remain, so I am going
back to tell Thomas that everything is right here.
No surrender, remember! This is a good place to
die!" With this parting consolation, the fighting
General departed for Nashville.
Then came Aveary and trying days of Avaiting
and watching. All kinds of rumors filled the air, and
spies and scouts told various stories about the po
sition of Hood's army, and the rapidity Avith Avhich
he was advancing. Amid many uncertainties oue
thing was sure — the Confederates had crossed the
Tennessee, and were making their Avay toward the
Nashville and Decatur railroad; it Avas only a ques
tion of time as to Avhen they would reach it. In the
midst of this trouble, the telegraph Avires were cut,
and for a Aveek all direct communication betAveen the
post and Nashville was severed, and the anxiety at
headquarters Avas great. Not being able to learn ac
curately Hood's movements, and knoAving that he
was somewhere between the Tennessee river and the
railroad, heavy reinforcements Avere moved to the
line of the latter. One day a distinguished-appearing
officer entered the post headquarters and informed
the commander that he was General Cox, ordered to
take command at Columbia and relieve the cavalry
men there on duty. He dded, "Under existing cir
cumstances I have no doubt you are glad to see me."
Col. Sipes was ordered to report direct to Gen
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cupied as headquarters in Nashville, he was received
by an aide, who announced to the General his arriv
al. In a moment the great commander who was nev
er defeated appeared from an inner room, and cor
dially greeted the neAV arrival. "We were anxious
about you for some days. Rumors came that you
had surrendered, but Jordan of the Ninth Pennsylva
nia Cavalry, denied that emphatically. 'You might
be dead', he said, 'but you had never surrendered.'
Now I want you to collect all the cavalry belonging
to the Army of the Cumberland, and take them to
Louisville to be remounted. As soon as this is done,
I can take care of Hood; but I must have a cavalry
force to do so." An order to this effect was issued,
signed by General Wilson, and executed as far as
possible; but Col. Sipes had sent in his resignation,
based on surgeon's certificate of disability, to take
effect in thirty days, and it having been so accepted,
the limit of time was reached, and he ceased to be an
officer. In the early part of the war the cavalry was not
organized into corps or even divisions! Insufficient
cavalry or mounted men was one of the weiiknesses
of the Union armies of the West. In the years 1861
and 1862 regiments were subdivided and battalions
or companies were attached to different commands, as
was the Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry during this
time. The mounted men up to and after the fall of Att
lanta were very much inferior in number to the cav
alry of the Confederates.
The cavalry of the armies of the West were now
organized' — the cavalry corps of the military division
of the Mississippi, which military division was under
that one great and good General, Geo. H. Thomas,
formerly the Commander of the Army of the Cum
berland, to which our regiment had been attached
during the past tAvo years. He was a loyal, incor
ruptible patriot — a brave and skillful officer and one

SERGT. JOHN KNNIS, Color Bearer.

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Avho had won the affection and confidence of the offi
cers and men under his command to a greater extent
than any army or corps commander of the civil war.
While historians call him the "Rock of Chickamau
ga," his soldiers loved to speak of him as "Pap Thom
as." The cavalry corps Avas under the immediate
command of Maj. Gen. James H. Wilson, a young
and brilliant general, Avho had served on the staff of
General Grant and had aa'ou his star with the Army
of the Potomac.
The division, to AA'hich Ave Avere attached, Avas
commanded by General Eli Long, a modest, brave, un
assuming- man, Avho had distinguished himself in
many of the engagements of the Avestern army, had
been several times severely Avounded and Avas destined
to receive another in the last hard fight of his divi
sion at Selma, Ala., Avhere he was severely wounded
in the head on the 2nd of April, 1865. The brigade
was led by our old commander. Col. Robert H. G.
Minty. Col. Minty had for some time commanded the
brigade, when it was composed of our regiment, the
4th Michigan, and the 4th Regulars, and the fame
attained by ^tinty's brigade Avas exceeded by no bri
gade of troops in the Mississippi Valley.
Attached to the brigade Avas one other famous
brip-ade, known as Wilder's brigade, from its distin
guished commander. Gen. John T. Wilder.
General AVilder was one of the remarkable men
and officers of the army. His brigade was composed
nf four regiments — at this time his own regiment, the
17th Ind., also the 72nd Ind., 98th 111., and 123rd 111.
Early in the war General Wilder discovered the dis
parity in the number of our mounted men and those
of the enemy, and while his men were enlisted and
armed as infantry, he determined to mount them and
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150 Refitting the Cavalry
gaUj Duke, Forrest, Wheeler, and others, at their
own game. He began with horses captured from the
enemy and in a brief time had one regiment entirely
mounted. He continued until the entire brigade was
mounted. They were armed with the Spencer rifle, a long
gun, and carried no sabers until at this time the 17th
Indiana was given this weapon, and well did they
show they could use it at Planterville, Ala., on the
1st of April, 1865.
The whole division was armed with the Spencer
rifle or carbine, the cavalry having carbines. It Avas
undoubtedly the most effective fire arm in use at this
time. It was a repeating gun, having a magazine in
the stock containing seven cartridges. A soldier
could load and shoot these seven shots in less time
than the ordinary army musket could be loaded and
fired once. They were especially effective in the
hands of Wilder's troop— they were men Avho could
ride, and they were skilled in the use of the rifle.
"Only cover our flanks and we can go anywhere,"
said Col. Abram O. Miller, who was in command of
the brigade at Selma, to General Wilson. Many
changes Avere made at this time in the officers of the
regiment. Some who had served three years were mustered
out of the service, and others by reason of sickness,
were incapacitated for further active service.
Capt. Charles C. McCormick, a gallant and ac
complished officer and gentleman, was promoted to
the Colonelcy of the regiment; Maj. J. F. Andress to
be Lieut. Colonel, and after the wounding of Col. Mc
Cormick, at Selma, succeeded to the command of the
regiment. REFITTING THE CAVALRY.
In reorganizing the cavalry of the Army of the
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Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi, the other
regiments composing the brigade being the Fourth
Michigan, and the First, Second, Third and Fourth
Ohio — Colonel Minty assuming command of the
brigade, and General Long of the division. The Sev
enth had changed many of its officers, the three years
for AA'hich they had volunteered having expired. The
popularity of the regiment had not diminished, and
Vale says it Avas filled to the maximum by recruits
from home, and carried a surplus of nearly tAvo hun
dred on its rolls as unassigned.
Great difficulty was found at Louisville in pro
curing horses for the. remount. Virtually all the
cavalry and mounted infantry belonging to the three
armies under Sherman in the Atlanta campaign were
unhorsed. Only one small division — Kilpatrick's —
remained in the field, and to fit out that for the
"march to the sea," the others were deprived of their
horses. The horse-breeding region of the northAvest
was drained by the foui; years of Avar, and requisi
tions could not be filled. The authorities in Wash
ington Avere importuning Thomas to destroy Hood's*
army; Thomas deemed cavalry force essential, and
urged his officers to hurry; and the officers pressed
their subordinates. But horses could not be bought;
and at last the order Avas issued at Louisville to press
into service the animals needed. Hoav this Avas done
is thus told in "]\Iinty and the Cavalry" :
"During the evening of December 7th, Ave re
ceived orders from General Long to pen and seize
all the horses in the city of Louisville. Very early
on tlie morning of the 8th the Fourth Michigan was
sent out to picket every road leading into the city,
Avith orders to alloAv all horses and Avagons to pasp,
through into the toAvn, but to permit not one to go
out. The Third Ohio and Seventh Pennsylvania
Avere then ordered into the city, with directions to
seize every serviceable horse they could lay their
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"When the citizens found out Avhat Avas going
on they were in a piece of mind about it and at
tempted to hide all the horses they could. Horses
were' taken out of stables, street cars, Avagons and
busses, and in the afternoon they Avere found in
cellars, parlors, garrets, and all sorts of out-of-the-
Avay places, Avhere the OAvners had hidden them.
When they attempted to run them out of town, they
were stopped by the Fourth ^Michigan. The impress
ment Avas kept up during the 8th and 9th."
This method of procuring horses proved success
ful, and, harsh as it appeared, Avas justified by "mil
itary necessity." TAventy days later the division
marched for Nashville, and the enemy pursuing very
much the same route, portions of which it had
marched over two years before, Avhen General Buell
made his advance. Being the dead of Avinter, much
suffering from cold had to be endured, but the men
bore their sufferings unmurmuringiy, because they
felt that they were approaching the end of the weary
and trying contest.
An incident of this march, unexcelled in brutal
ity by any recorded in modern military history, must
be told here. On the 29th of December the division
was in the vicinity of Bardstown, Kentucky, where
it was to halt for the night. Just before going into
camp. Dr. John L. Sherk, Surgeon of the Seventh,
and at that time Brigade Surgeon, and Captain Rob
ert G. McCormick, of Company G, of the Seventh, and
Brigade Inspector, obtained permission to visit a
Mrs. Grigsby, living about a mile from the toAvn, Avho
had very kindly cared for some sick officers and men
of the regiment, when on the march in the Avinter of
'61—2. What folloAved is thus related by Vale :
"It appears that Sherk and MeCormick had dis
mounted and entered the house, leaving their horses
under the care of an orderly After a short conversa
tion, while they Avere sitting in the parlor, and the
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piano. Captains Magruder, Davis and Summerland,
with about fifteen guerillas, surrounding and enter
ing the house through the doors and Avindows, im
mediately commenced firing on them. Dr. Sherk an
nounced to them, while they Avere firing, that he Avas
a surgeon, and McCormick offered to surrender and
asked for quarter. It is also said that the young lady,
then a child of about fourteen years of age, rushed
between the brutal Magruder and one of the officers,
declaring that he should not be murdered. The brave
little girl was struck by the brute, Avith either his
hand or a pistol, and knocked on one side, and pay
ing no attention to either the doctor's announcement
of his pacific character, or the repeated offers to
surrender, much less to the prayers, screams, and
frantic efforts Mrs. Grigsby made to save them, the
whole band of murderers continued flring. Dr. Sherk
was soon killed by a bullet through the head — he had
previously received one through the body, Avhen Mc
Cormick, seeing that his death Avas inevitable, ob
tained his pistol and defended himself to the last.
He was shot twice through the body, and once
through the left arm. * * * The tAvo bodies Avere
brought to camp after dark, and that night sent to
Louisville, and from thence to their homes in Penn
sylvania. This deliberate murder, for it could be called
nothing else, was Characteristic of the guerillas in
Kentucky, Tennessee and ^Missouri. They Avere of
the "scum that bubbles up Avhen nations boil," and
made the great Avar a pretext for gratifying their
thirst for blood and plunder. Some of them Avere
men of education and intelligence, and the leader of
the band that murdered Dr. Sherk and Captain iMc-
Cormick is thus described by a correspondent of the
Louisville Journal :
"The man among them all who most belied his
looks was Magruder, who was the most affable and
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154 Refitting the Cavalry
saAV. He Avas rather tall and slenderly built, Avith -a
handsome, almost effeminate, face, light blue eyes and
curling auburn hair. In spite of his gentle face and
polished manners, he Avas one of the most cold-blood
ed and cruel men of the Avhole band." The same cor
respondent giA'es this account of the murder of
Sherk and McCormick:
"Rushing to the door with cocked pistols, and
Avithout a moment's Avarning, they commenced firing
at the officers. 'Two of them fell dead, and, coolly
putting his pistol close to the other helpless man,
.fired. Some of the blood splashed out on the pistol
barrel,, he placed the weapon to his lips and kissed
the blood off the polished barrel. Mrs. Grigsby re
mained in the room almost paralyzed with terror,
and, approaching her, this outlaw coolly tipped his
hat, and with a polite bow apologized in his polished
manner for being compelled to kill the men in her
house." It is with feelings of justifiable satisfaction that
one reads that this guerilla, Magruder, was publicly
hanged in Louisville, on the 20th of October, 1865,
for the murder here detailed and other similar
crimes. Submitting to the demands of his superiors, Gen
eral Thomas attacked Hood on the 15th of December,
and on the day following sent the fragments of his
badly beaten army hurrying in retreat from Nash
ville. The cavalry Thomas wanted Avas not ready,
hence his victory was not as complete as he would
have made it had he been permitted to manage mat
ters in his own way.
On the 8th of January, the cavalry division
reached Nashville. Here it remained until the 12th,
and then moved southward,, in Hood's Avake, to
Gravelly Springs, in Alabama, where it arrived on
the 25th. Here it halted to Avait for better weather
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work — and quarters were constructed for the men
and stables for the horses. But trouble Avas not over
yet. The supply of provisions which the command
carried Avith them was soon exhausted, and the rail
road behind them not being repaired, rations became
decidedly short. This condition did not last long,
however, and by the middle of February the railroad
was in running order and supplies plentiful. Then
began preparations for the final campaign.
THE FINAL CAMPAIGN.
The coming of spring started into activity the
host that had, for Iavo months, been resting and pre
paring on the bank of the Tennessee, and the time
thus spent had evidently not been AA'asted. With par
donable enthusiasm Vale speaks of Wilson's ten
thousand cavalry, fully mounted, armed, and equip-
pedi with its tAventy pieces of artillery, a pontoon
train of fifty wagons, a train of one hundred and fifty
wagons of ammunition and supplies, and a train
guard of two thousand dismounted men. This great
armament Avas designed to sAveep away the frag-ments
of the Confederacy remaining in Alaliama and Mis
sissippi. All the knoAvn force with AA'hich it had to
contend was that commanded by General Forrest,
said to consist of about seven thousand mounted men
and some conscript garrisons gathered for the de
fense of fortified' cities and posts. Forrest was in
supreme command of the entire section to be covered
by Wilson's movements, and, with characteristic en
ergy, had "robbed the cradle and the grave" to fill
his ranks. On the 12th of March, Long's division crossed
the Tennessee and marched to Eastport, AA'here it re
mained until the 22nd. Resuming its movement
southward then, it advanced through a difficult coun
try to the Black Warrior river, which was crossed by
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es drowned. Still advancing, Locust river was cross
ed in a like manner, and the Catawba by utilizing
the railroad bridge.
Pushing forAvard his divisions with celerity, and
moving them in parallel columns, Wilson prevented
a concentration of Forrest's forces. Some skirmish
ing occurred, in Avhich the Union troops were uni
formly successful; and thus advancing and fighting,
Selma Avas reached by Minty's brigade about 3 P. M.,
of the 2nd of April. Here the enemy Avere prepared
and determined to make their stand. Dornblazer, in
his '"Saber Strokes in the War," thus tells of the
fight that followed :
"Early in the afternoon Long's dirision was in
line across the Summerfield road, not more than six
hundred yards from the enemy's works. From our
position we had an excellent view of the defences of
Selma. In our front were three batteries of artillery,
strongly posted behind heavy parapets, projecting
from the main line of earthworks. To charge the
enemy at this point it was necessary to pass over an
open field enfiladed by artillery and swept by muske
try ; to break through a stockade of cedar posts five
feet high and sharpened at the top ; to pass over an
other open space, fifteen yards wide, into the broad
deep ditch, under the fiaming muzzles of the enemy,
then to climb an embankment Avhose slant-height
was fifteen feet to the top of the parapet, lined by a
head-log, behind Avhich the enemy stood shoulder to
shoulder, ready to deliver their well-directed volleys
into the breasts of the advancing battalions. It was
scarcely presumed, by officers or men, that General
Wilson Avould order dismounted dragoons to make an
assault upon such formidable earthAvorks. Never
theless, after careful reconnoissance, he ordered the
assault to be made. A signal gun from Rodney's bat
tery, on our left, Avas to designate the moment for a
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vision to get into position on our left. While stand
ing in line of battle, we saAV a train-load of prisoners,
Union soldiers, who Avere in prison at Selma, go
ing south on the Alabama and Mississippi railroad.
They cheered and Avaved their hats to us as they sped
out of sight.
"The hour of suspense, in Avaiting for the signal,
Avas terrible. Lieutenant Sigmund, of Company E,
Seventh Pennsylvania, turning over his horse to his
colored servant, said : 'Good bye, Morgan ; I am not
sure that I shall see you again.'
"Before Gen. Upton Avas ready to assault the
enemy on the left, a sharp skirmish began on our
right and rear. Chalmer's brigade of Confederate
cavalry Avas trying to cross Valley creek, on our
right, and join Forrest Avithin the defences of Selma.
"Fearing that this attack in rear might compro
mise the general assault upon the toAvn, General
Long strengthened his rear guard, and determined to
Avait no longer on the sig-nal gun, but Avith fifteen
hundred dismounted men, out of the Seventh Penn
sylvania, Fourth Michigan, Fourth Ohio, and Sev
enteenth Indiana, charged the enemy's works directly
in his front.
"The line advanced over the broAv of the hill,
down through the open field, receiving the raking- fire
of the double-shotted batteries. The officers gallant
ly led their men on foot. Lieutenant Sigmund was
at the head of his battalion, going straight for the
AA'orks, on the open Summerville road. There were
no trees, no bushes, no logs, no rocks, behind Avhich
to seek shelter; there Avas no alternative but to face
the fire. The fence on the left of the road was splin
tered and shivered by grape-shot. We reached the
stockade. Sigmund was the first in the line to lift a
stake and pass through. Some leaped over the stock
ade, others passed through the small openings. Sig
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talion to come up. He clambered up the embank
ment, and just as he reached the top of the parapet,
the first out of fifteen hundred, he received a charge
of tAventy buckshot in his face, from a muzzle less
than twenty inches from him. The brave lieutenant
rolled back and lay lifeless at our feet. Col. Minty
ordered the brigade to reform in the ditch, and all
move over the embankment at once. The boys crawl
ed to the top, and one volley from the 'Spencers'
scattered the rebel hosts, and Minty's brigade stood
victors on the first line of earthAvorks. At this mo
ment General Wilson rode upon the field, Avith the
Fourth Regulars, and ordered a saber charge to be
made on the second line of earthworks, but the
charge was repulsed. At this stage of the battle
heavy firing Avas heard on the left. General Upton
had penetrated the works on the left, and was driv
ing the enemy before him into the streets of Selma.
Simultaneously with this movement, Minty's dis
mounted regiments made another charge on the right
and carried everything before them. They did not
stop until the tOAvn was captured and Forrest's com
mand completely routed."
Dornblazer relates that he and four others of
Company E went back in the night to find and re
move to a place of shelter — as the night promised to
be stormy — the body of Lieutenant Sigmund. On their
trip they heard groaning in the bushes, and found a
Confederate soldier Avith a shattered leg. He said a
Yankee boy had, to his surprise, left a canteen of
Avater Avith him — that he had been conscripted a feAv
hours before the battle, and rushed into the breast
works as the battle opened. "We proposed," says
Dornblazer, "to carry him to the nearest shanty, and
have his wound dressed, for which he was very grate
ful. We attempted to lift him on a board, and find
ing him heavier than we had calculated, asked him his
weight. He said liis average weiglit Avas three hun
dred and twenty, but that he had lost some since he
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They succeeded, notAvithstanding his avoirdu
pois, in carrj'ing the giant to a shanty, and subse
quently, Avhen on the march to Montgomery, Avere
able to assure his family that the, husband and father
had not been killed, as had been reported to them.
Next day they buried Sigmund on the fleld Avhere he
fell, but a few days' later the Masonic fraternity of
Selma reinterred him in the public cemetery, with all
the honors of Avar.
The losses of the Seventh in this battle Avere:
Lieutenant Sigmund and one man killed; Col. Mc
Cormick and forty-seven men Avounded. Vale says
the regiment lost tAventy-five per sent of the men en
gaged, and that the loss of the brigade aggregated
nine offi'cers and one hundred and fourteen men.
The highest praise Avas bestowed upon all engaged by
the officers in command, and a number of special acts
of courage and efficiency were mentioned. Among
these was the f olloAving :
"Major Charles L. Greeno, Seventh Pennsylva
nia, Acting Assistant Inspector General, Avas among
the first to enter the enemy's Avorks. At about seven
o'clock, Avith about fifty men, he drove a considerable
force of the enemy from, and took possession of the
railroad buildings and the cotton-bale defences sur
rounding them." Vale says : "Every officer of the
Seventh Pennsylvania and Fourth Ohio regimenta
Avas complimented by name, and received a subse
quent brevet of rank for 'distinguished services in the
battle and capture of Selma, Alabama, April 2nd.
1865'." Among those of the regiment Avho fell on this
bloody field Avas Sergeant John Ennis, of Co. A,
the color bearer of the regiment, who was shot dOAvn
in the moment of victory with the flag, he so much
loved, in his hand. The standard Avas seized by
Sergeant Bickel, Co. I, and by him planted on the
fort.

160 The Final Campaign
It is Avorthy of remark here that the name and
memory of tihe brave Sergt. Ennis is perpetuated
by his comrades in the naming of the Grand Army
Post of St. Clair, Schuylkill Co., John Ennis Post
No. 44, and it is a coincidence that the other G. A. R.
Post of this county at Pottsville is named for an
other brave Sdhuylkill County soldier Avho fell the
same day, April 2d, 1865, before the entrenchments
of Petersburg, Va., Col. George W. Gowen.
And the Post at Girardville, Pa., is named for
a gallant soldier, brave officer of our regiment, Maj.
William H. Jennings, Avhose saber flashed in front
in every engagement from Rover, Tenn., to Rome,
Georgia. Capt. Clinton W. Boone was severely and
dangerously wounded at the head of his company,
as he Avas leading his men on the enemy's fort. He
Avas supposed to be injured beyond recovery, but
his men carried him from the field. He Avas care
fully nursed by his friends, and Avhen the regiment
left Selma, was taken along in a large carriage, im
provised as an ambulance. In the same manner
Col. McCormick and many of the Avounded were
cared for, and taken AA'ith our command to Macon,
Georgia. Owing to the severe wound received by the gal
lant Col. McCormick, the official report of the regi
ment in, this engagement Avas made by Lieut. Col.
Andress, Avhich is as folloAvs:
Report of Lieut. Col. James F. Andress, Seventh
Pennsyloania Cavalry, of Operations April 2.
Headquarters Seventh Pennsyla'ania Cavalry,
April 9, 1865.
IVLvjor: I have the honor to submit the follow
ing report of the part taken in the engagement of
the 2d instant in front of Selma, Ala. :
The regiment Avent into action Avith 3 field and
staff offi'cers, 10 line officers, and 353 enlisted men.
We formed on the left of the brigade, covering the

The Pinal Campaign 161
Summerfield road. As we advanced, the enemy
from his entrenchments poured deadly volleys into
our ranks, but Avithout a check the Avorks in our
front were carried and the rebels driven in confusion
before us. Portions of Companies E and I, led by
Lieutenant Sigmund (Avho Avas killed just at the
moment of victory), Avere among the first to enter
the works, taking possession of a fort Avith one
piece of artillery, caisson, and twelve prisoners.
We followed closely after the discomfited enemy,
but a dense and swampy woods prevented our in
flicting much damage. Emerging from the timber
we found the rebels under shelter of some interior
works, cotton bales, and old buildings. They AA'ere
soon flying from this point, and we AA'ere in posses
sion of six additional pieces of artillery, including
one 30-pounder and one 12-pounder Parrott, Avith
many prisoners. At this juncture Ave Avere directed
by Colonel Minty, commanding division, to halt and
reform, and were afterward held in reserve. The
fort containing the Parrott gun mounted seven oth
ers, Avliich were taken by the men of the Seventh
Pennsylvania and Fourth Ohio, but are not included
in the captures of this regiment. Sergeant Sieg
fried, Company F, Avas the first in the fort, followed
closely by Sergeant Bickel, Company I, with the
regimental colors, Sergt. John Ennis, standard-
bearer, having fallen mortally wounded in the
charge on the outer Avorks. In the works most of
the gunners were taken with their pieces. The
regiment captured 198 prisoners, 7 pieces of artil
lery, and 240 muskets and rifles. The latter Avere
destroyed on the field. Our casualties Avere 1 line
officer killed, 1 field officer and 3 line officers Avound
ed, 1 enlisted man killed and 47 wounded.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. F. ANDRESS,
Lieutenant-Colonel Commanding Regiment.
[Maj. Robert Burns,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.]

162 The Final Campaign
Naturally such a crushing defeat, within works
deemed almost impregnable to ordinary assault, had
a depressing effect upon the remnant of the Confed
erate army left after the rout oi Hood. Forresf'S
losses in the battle were very heavy, and his com
mand was so utterly demoralized that he made no
effective resistance to Wilson's further movements.
On the 10th of April the corps took the direct
road from Selma to Mlontgomery, Avhere, four years
before, the "Southern Confederacy" had been organ
ized by representatives of seven seceding states, three
of which had participated in the formation of the
Union they Avere then endeavoring to destroy. All
the Union soldiers expected to meet with resistance
there, but to their surprise the command was met by
the city authorities bearing a flag of truce, on the
morning of the 12th, and the city surrendered with
out a shot being fired. Dornblazer says, "Wilson's
column marched through Montgomery, greeted by
many demonstrations of joy on the part of freedmen
and loyal citizens. Not a soldier Avas allowed to
break ranks. No private property was molested."
Portions of Wilson's corps, after a day's rest
outside the city of Montgomery, assaulted the Con
federate AA'orks at Columbus, Georgia, capturing fifty
guns and twelve hundred prisoners. Dornblazer re
lates the following rather remarkable incident con
nected Avith that capture : "The covered bridge over
the Chattahoochee was saved from the torch. The
bridge was lined inside Avith cotton saturated with
turpentine, so that one match would put the entire
bridge in a blaze; but the enemy Avas so completely
surprised and utterly routed that no one seemed to
think of a match."
The next move Avas toward Macon, after the cap
ture of which the command intended to dash on to
Andersonville and rescue the Union prisoners confin
ed in that hell, created for their torment by such

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fiends as Winder and Wirz. Minty's division was
in the advance, and on the 20th of April was met thir
teen miles from Macon by General Robinson, bearing
a flag of truce and a message from General HoAvell
Cobb, in command there, apprising General Wilson
of Lee's surrender, and of the armistice existing
betAveen Sherman and Johnston. Before General
Wilson could satisfy himself of the correctness of
this information, Minty's division had reached Macon
and received the surrender of the place. In a short
time the report that Lee had surrendered to General
Grant was confirmed; this was soon supplemented by
the information that Joshnton had surrendered to
Sherman, and that all Confederate forces east of the
Mississippi Avere included in the last mentioned ca
pitulation. THE END.
The war was over; hereafter the men of the
North and of the South Avould meet in amity, and
tell how fields were lost and won. The straggling
remnants of the great Confederate armies that had
met the Union soldiers on scores of battlefields, and
held them at bay for four years, Avere now wearily
Avending their Avay, singly and in_ squads, to desolat
ed and impoverished homes throughout the South.
Dornblazer says many of these paroled soldiers "Avere
ragged and barefooted. Some carried an arm in a
sling, others limped from bullet Avounds yet unheal
ed. This mournful procession was the funeral
march of the 'lost cause.' In their weary journey
these dejected, battle-worn veterans halted in our
camps, rested peacefuly in our tents, shared our cof
fee and hard-tack, and, seated around our camp-fires,
they spoke freely of their blasted hopes and broken
fortunes." Their condition was pitiable, and the Union sol
diers deeply sympathized with them. Similar feel-

164 The End
ings controlled their action toward the non-combat
ants, and before their sojoiirn in Georgia terminated,
friendly intercourse Avas established betAveen them
and many of the residents. To illustrate how com
plete this reconciliation was, it is only necessary to
record the fact that several of the "Yankee boys"
took unto themselves Avives of the daughters of the
South. An incident that figures conspicuously in the
histories of the time, and in Avhich the Seventh Penn-.
sylvania actively participated, may appropriately be
related here. Grant's movements in the spring of
1865 rendered the possession of Richmond — the cap
ital of the Southern Confederacy — insecure, and con
sequently Jeff. Davis, the President, fled from the
city on the night of the 3rd of May. He took with
him his family, and he Avas accompanied by several
members of his cabinet and officers serving on his
personal staff. At first he Avas attended by a consid
erable guard of soldiers, but these dAvindled away un
til but few remained. When his flight became known
the President of the United States offered a reward
of one hundred thousand dollars for his capture. It
Avas generally presumed that Davis Avas endeavoring
to reach Texas, or, failing in that, some port on the
Gulf of Mexico, from which he could reach a foreign
country. Knowing the course he must necessarily
take, the Union cavalry forces south of Richmond
Avere immediately on the alert to intercept and cap
ture him. These forces consisted of Stoneman's comi
mand, operating in upper North Carolina, South
Carolina and Georgia, and Wilson's corps, covering
the southeastern portions of tlie same states and Ala
bama. For several days Davis, having been compelled
to abandon the railroad, succeeded in secreting him
self and party, by traveling on by-ways and camping
in secluded localities. His trail, hide as he might,
Avas always found, and at last the First brigade Avas
ordered to pursue it and capture the fugitives, who

SAMUEI, WAGNER, Co. I..

THOMAS G. AI,I.,AN, Co. I,

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had been definitely located. The order was obeyed
Avith zeal and alacrity by the three regiments then
composing the brigade — the First Wisconsin, the
Fourth ]dichigan and the Seventh Pennsylvania. At
midnight of the 9th, while the Fourth Michigan and
Seventh Pennsylvania were resting in bivouac, a citi
zen reported the exact location of Davis' camp, one
mile south of Irwinsville, Georgia, near the Ocmul-
gee river. Minty ordered the Fourth Michigan, un
der Lieutenant Colonel Pritchard, to advance, and
two hours later ordered the Seventh Pennsylvania,
under Lieutenant Colonel Andress, to follow. The
Fourth Michigan surrounded Davis' camp before
daylight on the 10th of May. At the same time the
advance of the First Wisconsin approached from the
opposite direction, and being halted by the Fourth
Michigan men, a skirmish took place — each suppos
ing the other to be Davis' escort — in which two of
the Michigan men were killed and several of both
regiments wounded. At daylight Col. Pritchard col
lected his prisoners, whom he reported as follows:
"As soon as the firing ceased I returned to camp
and took an inventory of our captures, Avhen I ascer
tained we had captured Jeff. Davis, his Avife and four
children; John H. Reagan, his postmaster general;
Colonels Johnson and Lubbock, aides-de-camp to
Davis; Burton N. Harrison, his private secretary;
Major :Maurand, Captain Moody, Lieutenant Hatha-
Avay, Jeff. D. Hoaa'cU (midshipman in the rebel
navy) aqd thirteen private soldiers."
Col. Pritchard returned to Macon Avith his pris
oners, the Seventh halting by the roadside to permit
the column to pass. Frorn Mlacon Davis was taken
to Atlanta; thence to Augusta; thence by boat to
Savannah; then by steamship to Fortress Monroe,
where he was delivered by Col, Pritchard, (who,
Avith a guard from his regiment, had accompanied
him all the way), to General Miles, for confinement
in the fort.

166 The End
The report circulated at the time that Davis
had been captured disguised as a woman was stren
uously denied. On this point Col. Pritchard re
ports :
"On the afternoon of the 23rd I received or
ders from the War Department, through General
Miles, directing me to procure the disguise worn
by Davis at the time of his capture, and proceed to
Washington and report to the Secretary of War.
Accordingly I went over to the steamer Clyde, and
received from Mrs. Davis a lady's Avater-proof
cloak, or robe, which, Mrs. Davis said, was worn
by Davis as a disguise at the time of his capture,
and which was identifled by the men avQio saw jt
on him at the time. On the morning following the
balance of the disguise was procured, Avhich con
sisted of a shawl, which was identifled, and admitted
to be the one by Mrs. Davis. These articles I
brought to Washington, and turned them over to
the Secretary of War."
No little trouble was caused by the new status
of the negroes. They all realized that they were
free, and their idea of freedom comprehended a
vast amount of idleness and a minimum of labor.
Many of the former slave holders could not, ap
parently, realize that they no longer owned these
"human chattels." Naturally thes6 divergent ideas
led to trouble, and part of the duty imposed upon
the officers anid men of the Seventh, as of other regi
ments, was the adjustment of these difficulties.
Sherman in his "Memoirs," states that, on the
29th of April he received, at Port Royal, a letter
from General Wilson, in which that officer gave a
summary of his operations up to date. He had
mardhed five hundred miles in thirty days, took six
thousand three hundred prisoners, twenty-three
colors, and one hundred and fifty-six guns, defeat
ing Forrest, scattering the militia, and destroying
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North Alabama and Georgia. "He spoke in the
highest terms," says Sherman, "of his cavalry as
'cavalry,' claiming that it could not be excelled, and
he regarded his corps as a model for modern cavalry
in organization, armament and discipline. Its
strength Avas given at thirteen thousand flve hun
dred men and horses on reaching Macon. Of
course, I Avas extremely gratified at his just confi
dence," Sherman says, "and saAv that all he Avanted
for efficient action Avas a secure base of supply."
This was arranged for by sending boats up the
Savannah river, and establishing a post at Augusta,
Georgia. The Seventh Pennsylvania remained on duty
until thes 13th of August, and was the last of the
brigade to leave Georgia. During the early sum
mer it was divided into detachments and distributed
for duty at various places in the region. It may
not be out of place here to remark, that four years'
campaigning through the slaveholding States had
wrought a great change in the minds of most of the
Union soldiers on the slavery question. Like the
great majority in the North, they entered the ser
vice Avith the impression that slavery did not con
cern them — that it was a patriarchal institution to
be tolerated Avhere it existed, and that it probably
benefitted the negro more than it injured him. But
contact Avith it changed his views entirely. Seeing,
day after day, the hopeless longing for recognition
as human beings by old and young; hearing, wilL
ingly or nuAvillingly, the stories of cruelties practiced,
wrongs inflicted, arid hardships endured — the revo
lution in sentiment was complete, and, before the
end of the Avar, no soldier was Avilling to tolerate
its existence, or have it continued as a recognized
institution in the Union. Probably the great ma
jority of the men in the ranks would have opposed
the elevation of the freed slaves to complete citi
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168 tHE End
in the fleld, and the sum of their desire was reached
Avhen Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclama
tion, arid all slaves Avere made free.
With the cessation of hostilities came the re
lease of all the prisoners of Avar, and the sufferers in
Andersonville were set at liberty. Among these
were several members of the Seventh, including Ser
geant Hayes, of Company E, who, Avith some oth
ers was captured in the fight at Lovejoy. Hayes
had the usual experience of prisoners in Anderson
ville, but had the good fortune to survive those
cruelties. When released' he was promoted to a
first lieutenancy, rejoined his company at Macon in
the month of June, assumed command, and contin<
ued so until the end.
The Seventh was concentrated in Macon early
in August to prepare for final muster out. Rolls
were completed to date on August 23rd, 1865, and
the regiment ordered to Harrisburg. In due course
the capital of Pennsylvania was reached, and for a
week the regiment lay in camp. The battle flag
was returned to the State, through the Governor.
"It was worn and tattered," Dornblazer says, "but
not a single mark of disgrace sullied its folds." At
l^st all details and requirements were completed,
the regiment was paid and discharged, and the men
went home to stay.
General Wilson in his order disbanding the
cavalry corps, dated at Macon, July 2, 1865, says:
"Your corps has ceased to exist! The rebellion has
terminated by the establishment of your country
upon tbe basis of nationality and perpetual amity.
Your deeds have contributed a noble part to the
glorious result; they have passed into history and
need no recital from me. In the nine months during
which I have commanded you, I have heard no re
proach upon your conduct — have had no disaster to
chronicle. * * * You have learned to believe your
selves invincible, and contemplating your honorable

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deeds, may justly cherish that belief. You may be
proud of your splendid discipline, no less than your
courage, zeal and endurance. The noble impulses
which have inspired you in the past AA'ill be a source
of enduring honor in the future. 'Peace has her
victories no less renowned than war.' Do not for
get that clear heads, honest hearts, and stout arms,
guided by pure patriotism, are the surest defense of
your country in every peril. * * * Let your example
in civil life be an incitement to industry, good order
and enlightenment, while your deeds in war shall
live in the grateful remembrance of your country
men. Having discharged every military duty hon
estly arid faithfully, return to your homes with the
noble sentiment of your martyr President deeply
impressed upon your hearts: 'With malice against
none, and charity for all, strive to do the right as
God gives you to see the right.' "

APPENDIX

AGGREGATE OF MEN ON ROLLS
Of Companies of the Seventh Pennsylvania During
Term of Service.
Company A  224

BC
D
E F
GHI
K
LM

210222 192
196
209202
206215209
204 194

Field and Staff

2,483 51

Total in Regiment  2,534
BATTLES AND SKIRMISHES
In Which the Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry Partici
pated.
Piulaski, Tenn, May 1, 1862.
Lebanon, Tenn., May 5, 1862.
Sweden's Cove, Tenn., June 4, 1862.
Murfreesboro, Tenn., July 15, 1862.
Manchester, Tenn., July 27, 1862.
Gallatin, Tenn., August 21, 1862.
Bear WalloAv, Ky., September 20, 1862.
Chaplain Hills, Ky., October 8, 1862.
Lebanon, Tenn., November 15, 1862.

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Stone River, Tenn., Dec. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31,
1862 ; Jan. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1863.
Rover, Tenn. January 31, 1863.
Unionville, Tenn., March 4, 1863.
Show Hill, Tenn., April 3, 1863.
Shelbyville, Tenn., June 27, 1863.
Sparta, Tenn., August 17, 1863.
Chickamauga, Ga., September 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,
1863. Dallas and Villa Rica, Ga., May 27, 1864.
Big Shanty, Ga., June 9, 1864.
McAfee's Cross Roads, Ga., June 11, 1864.
Noonday Creek, Ga., June 20, 1864.
Flat Rock, Ga., July 28, 1864.
Atlanta, Ga., August 12, 1864.
Lovejoy's Station, Ga., August 20, 1864.
Vining's Station, Ga., September 2, 1864.
Rome, Ga., October 12, 13, 1864.
Lead's Cross Roads, Ga., November 1, 1864.
Bardstown, Ky., December 29, 1864.
Selma, Ala., April 2, 1865.
Columbus, Ga., April 16, 1865.
Macon, Ga., May 5, 1865.
Detachments of the Seventh, acting as pickets,
foragers, couriers, etc., had encounters with the ene
my that are not included in the above list. Some of
these minor engagements Avere hotly contested, and
in them men of the Seventh Avere killed, Avounded, or
captured.
OFFICERS AND! MEN
Of the Seventh Pennsylvania Commended in Orders,
or Aioarded Medals.
Captain Benjamin S. Dartt, C Company, for dis
tinguished services in fight at Lebanon, May 5, 1862.
Captain Charles C. McCormick, L Company, for
distinguished services in fight at Lebanon, May 5,
1862.

Appendix 3
Captain David G. May, K Company, for distin
guished services in fight at Lebanon, May 5, 1862.
Lt. Charles L. Greeno, C Company, for distin
guished services in fight at Lebanon, May 5, 1862.
Lt. Joseph G. Vale, K Company, for distinguish
ed services in fight at Lebanon, May 5, 186^.
Lt. William C. Garrett, H Company, for distin
guished services in fight at Lebanon, May 5, 1862.
Sergt. Samuel Milmore, L Company, for distin
guished services in fight at Lebanon, May 5, 1862.
Major John E. Wynkoop, highly commended for
conduct at SAveden's Cove, May 6, 1862.
Major William H. Jennings, for gallantry in bat
tle of Stone River, Dec. 31, 1862.
Captain William C. Garrett, for gallantry in bat
tle of Stone River, Dec. 31, 1862.
Lt. Robert M. McCormick, for gallantry in bat
tle of Stone River, Dec. 31, 1862.
Captain Charles C. Davis, for gallantry and dis
tinguished services at Rover, March 4, 1863.
Captain William C. Garrett, for gallantry and
distinguished services at Rover, March 4, 1863.
Captain Charles C. McCormick, for gallantry
and distinguished services at Rover, March 4, 1863.
Lt. Richard H. Fiske, for gallantry and distin
guished services at Rover, March 4, 1863.
Lt. Charles L. Greeno, for gallantry and distin
guished services at Rover, March 4, 1863.
Lt. Joseph G. Vale, for gallantry and distin
guished services at Rover, March 4, 1863.
Captain William H. Jennings, for distinguished
services and gallant conduct at McMinnville, April
21, 1863. Lt. Heber S. Thompson, for gallant conduct at
McMinnville April 21, 1863.
iSergt. John Williams, Company F, for wounding
and capturing Maj. Dick McCann, same engagement.
Corporal EdAvard H. Shutt, Company A, for
great gallantry in killing Lt, Col. Martin in single-

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handed saber combat, same engagement. Also award
ed government distinguished service medal.
Capt. Charles C. Davis, for distinguished gallan
try at Shelbyville, June 27, 1863. Also aAvarded dis
tinguished service medal.
Lt. Heber S. Thompson, for gallantry at Shel
byville, June 27, 1863
Lt Joseph G. Vale, for gallantry at Shelbyville,
June 27, 1863.
Lt. Percy H. W^ite, for gallantry at Shelbyville,
June 27, 1863.
Lt. George F. Steahlin, for gallantry at Shelby
ville, June 27, 1863.
Sergt. Wm. D. Peck, for gallantry at Shelbyville,
June 27, 1863.
Sergt. John Keenan, for gallantry at Shelbyville,
June 27, 1863.
Sergt. John H. Somers, B, for gallantry at Shel
byville, June 27, 1863.
Sergt James A. Wilson, F, for gallantry at Shel
byville, June 27, 1863.
Sergt. David J. Quade, B, for gallantry at Shel
byville, June 27, 1863.
Sergt. Snyder, for gallantry at Shelbyville, June
27, 1863. Sergt. EdAA''ard H. Shutt, for gallantry at Shelby
ville, June 27, 1863.
Sergt. John Ennis, for gallantry at Shelbyville,
June 27, 1863.
Corporal Devens, for gallantry at Shelbyville,
June 27, 1863.
Corporal Thomas J. Lane, for gallantry at Shel
byville, June 27, 1863.
Corporal Chester Williams, C, for gallantry at
Shelbyville, June 27, 1863.
Corporal Mason, for gallantry at Shelbyville,
June 27, 1863.
Private Joshua E. Andrews, for gallantry at
Shelbyville, June 27, 1863.

Appendix 5
Private Johns, for gallantry at Shelbyville, June
27, 1863. Private Enoch Watkins, A, for gallantry at Shel
byville, June 27, 1863.
Private John Williams, A, for gallantry at Shel
byville, June 27, 1863.
Private Henry Benson, B, for gallantry at Shel
byville, June 27, 1863.
Private Britton LongAvell, H, for gallantry at
Shelbyville, June 27, 1863.
Private Heller, for gallantry at Shelbyville, June
27, 1863. Private George L. Wilcox, C, for gallantry at
Shelbyville, June 27, 1863.
Private Samuel Watson, for gallantry at Love
joy, August 20, 1864.
Major Charles C. Greeno, for gallantry at Selma,
April 2, 1865.
Capt. U. C. Hartranft, Co. D, for gallantry at
Selma, April 2, 1865. See report of Gen. Eli. Long.
CASUALTIES IN THE SEVENTH PENNSYLVA
NIA CAVALRY. Officers Men Total
Killed in battle 8 94 102
Died of disease, accidents, or in
prison 5 185 190

Total killed and died of disease,
etc. 13 279 292
The losses stated, it will be noted, are more than
ten per cent, of the total number carried on the rolls
of the regiment. Probably a greater x)ercentage was
discharged on account of sickness.
AMONG THE FIGHTING REGIMENTS.
Colonel Fox, in his statistical compilation of cas
ualties in the war of the rebellion, and record of

6 Appendix
"Three Hundred Fighting Regiments," includes
twelve regiments of Cavalry, tAVO of AA'hich — the Sev
enth and the Eleventh — are from Pennsylvania. Col
onel Fox does not claim that these three hundred regi
ments had a monopoly of the fighting, or that other
regiments — ^more than a thousand being in the Union
army — Avere exempt from the duties, dangers and
casualties of the war; or that, in auA' respect, they
were remiss ; but simply points out the fact that these
three hundred show, by the number of their killed
and wounded, that they had fighting to do and did it.
MEMORIAL MONUMENT
Of the Seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry at
Chattanooga.
On the 20th of December, 1893, General J. S.
FuUerton, chairman of the Chickamauga and Chatta
nooga National Military Park Commission, ad
dressed a communication to the Chief Executive of
such States as were represented by military organiza
tions in the battle of Chickamauga, and the various
other engagements in the vicinity of Chattanooga,
Tennessee, asking their co-operation in the work of
correctly locating the positions of the organizations
so engaged. In response to this request Governor
Robert E. Pattison, on the 30th day of April, 1894,
appointed a commission, from the survivors of these
regiments and batteries, to aid in this work on be
half of the State of Pennsylvania. This commission,
consisting of ninety-six veterans, met in Harrisburg,
as suggested by the Governor, and carefully consid-'
ered the proposition of General Fullerton. The re
sult of their deliberations and recommendations AA'as
the enactment of a laAv, approved July 3, 1895, ap
propriating five thousand dollars, or so much there
of as might be necessary for paying the necessary
expenses of the "Ohickamauga-Chattanooga Battle
fields Commission," the Executive Committee there-

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7

of, and of such officers of the State of Pennsylvania
as may be designated by the Secretary of War, or
the National Commission, to represent the State in
the dedicatory ceremonies.
The same day another laAV Avas enacted direct
ing the Governor to appoint an Executive Commit
tee of seven persons, to be known as "The Executive
Committee of the Chickamauga-Chattanooga Battle
fields Commission," to serve without compensation,
and its duty to be to decide upon the designs, ma
terials and inscriptions for monuments to mark the
position of each Pennsylvania command on the bat
tlefields of Chickamauga, Wauhatchie, Brown's
Ferry, Orchard Knob, Lookout Mountain, Mission
ary Ridge and Ringgold, and to contract for the con
struction and erection of the said monuments, at a
cost of not exceeding flfteen hundred dollars for
each of the seventeen organizations representing
Pennsylvania in said battles. In compliance with
the provisions of these Acts, the Governor appointed
the Executive Committee as follows:
Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Blakely, Seventy-
eighth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, President.
Captain George W. Skinner, Seventy-seventh
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Secretary.
Brevet Brigadier General William A. Robinson,
Lieutenant Colonel Seventy-seventh Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry, Treasurer.
Lieutenant Sylvester W. McCluskey, Knap's
Independent Battery E.
Lieutenant Thomas H. Rickert, Seventh Penn
sylvania Volunteer Cavalry.
Lieutenant Edwin McC. Boring, Seventy-ninth
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.
Sergeant J. H. R. Storey, One Hundred and
Ninth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.
The Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry took prompt
action on the subject of erecting a suitable monu-

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ment on the memorable field of Chickamauga, and a
design, with proper inscription, being agreed upon,
and approved by the National authorities, the monu
ment was completed. The design — a cavalryman,
fully equipped, in the act of delivering a right cut
with his saber — is shown in the illustration. The
inscription is as follows :
Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry,
1st Brigade, 2d Division, Cavalry Corps,
Minty's Brigade,
Army of the Cumberland.
Encountered the enemy, Johnson's Division of
Hoods' Corps, already in line of battle, on the Ring
gold road in the valley of Pea Vine Creek, three
miles east of this point, at 7 a. m. September 18,
1863, Avhere at that hour John Ward, of Company
F, was killed. With the other regiments of the bri
gade engaged and retarded the enemy and prevented
him from crossing Chickamauga Creek, at Reed'a
Bridge, until 3 p. m. Reed's Bridge was partially
dismantled but restored by the enemy. The regi
ment retired with Wilder's Brigade toward Viu'
iard's house, skirmishing until dark, Avhen it dis^
mounted and remained in line of battle throughouli
the night. September 19th, 1863, engaged in protecting
trains moving to Rossville.
September 20th, 1863, guarded left flank at
Graysville, Chickamauga Station and Red House
Bridge, where Scott's Brigade of Pegram's Cavalry
Avas encountered and driven east across the creek.
September 21st, 1863, from 7 a. m. until 12 m.
skirmished Avith the enemy Avho was advancing upon
General Thomas at Rossville. Captain D. G. May
killed. September 22d, 1863, at Rossville Gap attacked
by the enemy.

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September 23d, AVorked in trenches at Chatta
nooga. Casualties, 5 killed, 18 wounded.
Organized at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Novem
ber 18th, 1861.
Disbanded at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, August
23, 1865. The monument Avas dedicated on the 15th of No
vember, 1897, in presence of a large number of the
members of the regiment. National, State and local
officials and citizens, with the following ceremonies:
Address by Captain Heber S. Thompson, chair
man of the regiment's Monument Committee.
Pjrayer by Lieutenant Colonel Charles L. Greeno.
Oration by Captain Joseph G. Vale.
Historical sketch by Adjutant George F.
Steahlin. Address by Lieutenant Colonel Charles L.
Greeno. Address by Major Charles C. Davis.
A detailed account of the ceremonies attendant
upon the dedication of these monuments including
addresses, orations, inscriptions and historical
sketches or the organizations commemorated, has
been published by the State of Pennsylvania in a
handsome volume.

OFFICIAL REPORTS.
From Annals of the Rebellion. — Published by the
United States.
Report of Maj. John E. Wynkoop, Seventh Pennsyl
vania Cavalry, including slcirmishes on the Mur
freesboro road, December 26-27, at Overall's Creek,
December 31, and on Manchester pike, January 5.
Headquarters Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Camp near Murfreesborough, Tenn.,
January 6, 1863.
Sir : I have the honor to report that on the
morning of December 26, 1862, I was ordered with

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my regiment to move on the Murfreesborough road,
in rear of the First Cavalry Brigade, the First Cav
alry Brigade being the advance of that portion of
the Army of the Cumberland. After proceeding on
the road about 6 miles, I was ordered with my en
tire command to the front, Avith instructions to use
one-half in the advance and upon the right as a line
of skirmishers, keeping the other half as a support.
In this order we proceeded about 3 miles, when wa
commenced engaging the enemy, they falling back
gradually 1 mile to a belt of Avood, where they made
a stubborn stand. Here there Avas considerable
heavy firing, in which 3 of mj men Avere Avounded
and 2 horses killed. I ordered one company to
charge, which was done with promptness, and which
caused the enemy to retire, Ave pressing and skir
mishing Avith him until night came on.
The 27th was occupied in skirmishing on tho
left. No casualties in my regiment this day.
Sunday, December 28, but little skirmishing;
my command chiefly in camp.
Monday, December 29, Avas ordered on the left
of General Wood's division; throwing out a line of
skirmishers to the left, moved with the line of battle.
No casualties. Tuesday, December 30, ordered to form a line
of couriers from the extreme left, connecting with
those on the right, keeping a reserve in the center,
one upon the right center, and one upon the left cen
ter, l^ese duties were performed by the Second
and Third Battalions, commanded by myself, the
First Battalion being Avitli Colonel Minty upon a
reconnoissance to La Vergne; the First Battalion
commanded by Captain Jennings.
Wednesday, December 31, the First Battalion
absent with Colonel Minty; the Second and Third
continuing as vedettes and couriers until 9 a. m.,
Avhen our right fell back, creating much consterna
tion and disorder. My vedettes and line of couriernt

SAMUEI. WINN, Sergt. Co. F.

JOHN MAGUIRE, Co. F.

Appendix 11
were compelled to retire, Avhich was done in good
order, the men rallying upon their chiefs.
My command being collected together, I used my
utmost exertions to press the troops to the front,
who Avere coming back in much confusion. Finding
my endeavors almost useless, the greatest confusion
prevailing, I dispatched a courier to Gen.eral Rose
crans to know Avhat position the cavalry should be
assigned to. He directed me to take my command
to the rear, which I accordingly did, and remained in
the rear until about 2 p. m., when I received an or
der from Colonel Kennett (commanding cavalry
division) to bring my command upon the Murfrees
borough pike, AA'here a portion of the cavalry were
engaging the rebel cavalry. We Avere thrown upon
the front, and were for some time under a heavy flre
from the enemy under cover. The officers and men
here behaved with great coolness, and deserve much
credit. The First Battalion, under command of Captain
Jennings, returned from La Vergne with General
Stanley and Colonel Minty. Moving rapidly to the
right and front, it took up position on the extreme
right of our line. Dismounting, it met the advance
of the rebels, and finally fell back. Mounting and
reforming, the First Battalion took up a ncAv posi
tion on the left of the rest of the cavalry. After a
half hour's more fighting, darkness brought a cessa
tion of the fighting.
The loss this day was 2 killed, 4 wounded, and
4 taken prisoners.
Thursday, January 1, I was ordered with my
entire command upon the right to Avatch the move^
ments of the enemy, Avho Avas continually moving
upon the flank; considerable firing between the skir
mishers, several of my horses being killed and wound
ed. This day my regimental train was burned by
the enemy Avhile en route for Nashville, having upon'

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it all regimental books, papers, company property,
camp equipage, officers' baggage, &c.
P^'riday, January 2, Avas placed on the right to
Avatch that flank. Much skirmishing all day. No
casualties to-day. This evening went on picket in
right and rear.
Saturday, January 3, on picket all day.
Sunday, January 4, relieved from picket. At 2,
p. m. was ordered to move Avith the brigade to W^il-
kinson's Cross-Roads.
Monday, January 5, ordered to move in rear of
brigade toAvard Murfreesboro; passed through
Murfreesborough, 3 miles on Manchester road, when
my command was ordered to the front. The posi
tion assigned me was on the left, Avhere Ave immedi
ately commenced engaging the enemy, Avhich lasted
with considerable severity for about an hour, we
driving them from the ground they occupied to a
belt of wood, where they are under cover. I had 1
sergeant wounded severely.
The loss in my regiment since leaving Nashville
to the present time was as follows : Killed, 2 ; wound
ed, 9; prisoners and missing, 50. Total, 61.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JNO. E. WYNKOOP,
Major, Commanding Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Lieut. John Woolley,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

CAVALRY CHARGE, McMINNVILLE, TENN.
Report of Col. Robert H. G. Minty, Fourth Michigan
Cavalry, commanding detachment Cavalry Divis
ion, Department of the Cumberland.
Headquarters First Cavalry Brigade.
Camp near Murfreesborough, Tenn.,
April 26, 1863.
Sir : On the 19th instant, under orders received
from Brigadier-General Garfield, I reported to Ma-

Appendix 13
jor-General Reynolds, commanding the Fifth Divis
ion, Fourteenth Army Corps, and, in accordance
Avith his orders, marched for Readyville at 1 p. m.
on the 20th instant, Avith 1,708 men, composed of
parts of the First, Second, and Third Cavalry Bri
gades and the Fourth U. S. Cavalry, with six days'
rations. I encamped between Readyville and Wood
bury for the night.
April 21, I sent Colonel Long, with the Second
Brigade (418 men), at 2 a. m., Avith instructions to
take the road leading through Jacksborough, to strike
the railroad at or near Morrison as soon after 10.30
a m. as possible, and to destroy the trestle-Avork at
that place. Although the Manchester train escaped,
tlie Avork Avas Avell done. For particulars, I beg to
refer you to C^olonel Long's report, inclosed hercAvith.
At 3 a. m. I marched for McMinnville Avith tho
rest of my command, taking the old McMinnville
road, and was folloAved by Colonel Wilder, with his
brigade of mounted infantry. When about 2 miles
from McMinnville, I detached the Fourth Michigan
and one company of the First Middle Tennessee, Avith
tAVO of Colonel Wilder's mountain hoAvitzers, to move
in on the Smithville road. About half a mile farther
on, my advance came on the rebel pickets, Avho imme
diately formed and opened fire on us. Riding to the
front, I pushed forAvard the flankers, and directed
the advance guard to charge home, sending Captain
Jennings, Avith the remainder of his regiment (Sev
enth Pennsylvania Cavalry), to their support. The
reliels Avere- driven into and through the town. Their
entire force AAas about 700 men — 600 cavalry and
the provost guard, AA'hich consisted of 115 men of the
Second Kentucky and Forty-first Alabama Infantry
Regiments. These last had left tOAvn, by the Chatta
nooga road, with the Avagon train, about an hour be
fore our arrival, but, by pressing closely, a part of
the Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry succeeded in cap
turing 3 wagons and 8 or 9 of the men.

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The cavalry scattered in every direction, part
of them retreating at a gallop on every road, about
50 taking the railroad train, Avhich started as we en>
tered the town. I sent the Third Brigade and the
Fourth Michigan after the train, Avith directions to
destroy it and also the neA\' bridge over Hickory
Creek. The I^ourth Regulars I sent to the support of
the Seventh Pennsylvania, on the Sparta and Chatta
nooga road.
In the charge made by the advance guard — Lieu
tenant Heber S. Thompson and 25 men of the Seventh
Pennsylvania Cavalry — ^Corporal Edward H. Schutt
mortally wounded Lieutenant Colonel R. M. Martin,
of Johnson's Kentucky Cavalry, having laid his skull
open by a saber cut. The famous Maj. Dick McCann
was also wounded and taken prisoner, but effected
his escape the same night from a guard of the Fourth
Regulars. I encamped for the night on the hill west
of McMinnville, and was early next morning re
joined by the Second and Third Brigades and the
Fourth Michigan.
April 22, encamped near Snow Hill about dark,
and pushed forward a patrol, which discovered
strong pickets of the enemy at the mouth of Dry
Creek. April 23, marched at daylight for Liberty. The
rebel pickets had been withdrawn during the night.
The citizens stated that the enemy had promised to
give us battle at Liberty. At Liberty they promised
to flght at the junction of the Auburn and Alexandria
pikes, and at the junction they said they Avould meet
us at Alexandria, but at that place I found only 4
men, and those I captured. Wheeler and Wharton,
with Thomas Harrison's, C. C. Crews' and Duke's
brigades, retreated toward Lancaster at daybreak.
I encamped 3 miles west of Alexandria until the
morning of the 25th, when I marched for Murfrees
borough, via Cainsville and Las Casas. I encamped

Appendix 15
near Cainsville the night of the 25th, and arrived at
Murfreesborough at 3 p. m. on the 26th. I sent or
brought in 130 prisoners, all of whom, except 7, were
captured by the cavalry. We destroyed the trestle-
work on the railroad below Morrison; burned the
railroad builings, one locomotive, and two cars at
Morrison; burned the new bridge across Hickory
Creek, and destroyed a large quantity of bacon and
other commissary stores at that place, and recaptured
15 men of the Second East and First Middle Tennes
see Cavalry, who had been taken prisoners at Car
thage on the 18th instant. I also captured 30 horses,
12 mules, and 3 wagons. In McMinnville Colonel Wil
der destroyed a large amount of property.
I had no casualties whatever during the expedi
tion. Inclosed I hand you reports of the officers com
manding the Fourth U. S. Cavalry and the First and
Second Brigades. I have not yet received the report
of Colonel Ray, commanding the Third Brigade.
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
ROBT. H. G. MINTY,
Colonel, Commanding.
Lieut. Col. C. GoDDARD,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Department of the Cumberland.

CAVALRY CHARGE, McMINNVILLE, TENN.
Report of Lieut. Col. Josiah B. Park, Fourth Michi
gan Cavalry, commanding First Cavalry Brigade.
Headquarters Fourth Michigan Cavalry.
Camp near Murfreesboro, Tenn.,
April 27, 1863.
Sir: I have the honor to report that, in obedi
ence to orders, I assumed command of the First Cav
alry Brigade on the 20th instant at 1 p. m., and
moved out from camp on the Woodbury pike. The
brigade consisted of detachments of the First Middle

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Tennessee Cavalry, Lieutenant-Colonel Galbraith
commanding; Fourth Michigan Cavalry, Maj. F. W.
Mix commanding; Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry,
Capt. W. H. Jennings commanding, and one section
of the First Ohio Artillery, Battery D, Lieutenant
NcAvell. I proceeded thence to Readyville and Avent
into camp for the night.
April 21, at 3 a. m., I moved out the brigade in
the direction of McMinnville, via Jacksborough, hav
ing previously detached one company of the First
Middle Tennessee to report to Colonel Long at 2 a.
m., in accordance with your orders. When within
2 miles from McMinnville I Avas ordered to take the
Fourth Michigan and the remaining company of the
First Middle Tennessee, with two pieces of Colonel
Wilder's mountain howitzers, and proceed, by a
path or narrow road to the left, through the woods,
and approach McMinnville on the Smithville road,
for the purpose of cutting off all stragglers from the
enemy in that direction.
I reached McMinnville after the advance of the
column of cavalry had charged through the village.
Having no orders to proceed farther, and hearing
that a force of 200 of the enemy was engaging a much
inferior force in numbers of my oavu command near
the railroad bridge, 2 miles on the line of the rail
road toward Morrison, I proceeded thence on a gal
lop, and found that two squadrons of the Seventh
Pennsylvania had arrived at the bridge just a mo
ment before, and just after the departure of the train
for Manchester. The detachment of the Seventh
Pennsylvania had already taken the guard stationed
at the bridge prisoners and recaptured 15 of our oavu
men, who were there awaiting transportation to Tub
lahoma. I directed Lieutenant-Colonel Galbraith, with
his command, and Lieutenant Mackey, of the Fourth
Michigan, to move across the creek and a short dis
tance down the road. They soon returned, having

Appendix 17
found near the railroad a quantity of commissary
stores, mostly bacon. Lieutenant Mackey brought
in also 8 prisoners. We here captured 2 Avagons,
about 8,000 pounds of bacon, 6 Enfield rifies, 1 chest
of carpenters' tools, 5 bell and 4 wall tents, and some
other camp and garrison equippage, all of which I
ordered to be burned, with the exception of one wa
gon, which was serviceable, and with which I Ava,s
able to transport two wall tents and the chest of
tools. Colonel Ray coming up with orders to pro
ceed to Morrison to ascertain if the train had been
destroyed at that point, and desiring my assistance,
I left that part of my command most fatigued at the
bridge, and proceeded to Morrison, a distance of 10
miles, leaving Captain Pritchard in command at the
bridge, with orders to burn it. Before reaching Mor
rison, I detached Captain Tolton, Avith one battalion
of the Fourth Michigan, to the right and along the
line of the railroad, to scour the woods. He reported
to me at Morrison with 7 prisoners, 2 of whom Avcre
of the ranks of captain and commissary of subsist
ence on the staff of Generals ^Vheeler and Morgan
respectively. I then returned to the bridge, aud,
having dispatched two messengers for orders, I bi
vouacked. I must here mention that in the approach to Mc
Minnville two companies of the Seventh Pennsylva
nia were acting as an advance guard to the column,
and in the charge through the town, Corpl. John Wil
liams, of Company F, caught sight of the notorious
Maj. Dick McCann, who coolly remarked to him,
"Come on, you Yankee son of a b  h!" At this
the corporal spurred his horse Avith rencAved vigor,
and, overtaking him, unhorsed him by a severe stroke
with the saber across the head. I have made some
inquiries in regard to this young corporal, and find
that he is a worthy young man and a good soldier.
Such gallant conduct is deserving of great praise,
and I respectfully recommend him to the command
ing officer of that regiment for promotion.

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On the morning of the 22d, I rejoined the com
mand at McMinnville.
April 23, I approached Alexandria, my brigade
being in the advance. After we reached the village,
I directed Lieutenant-Colonel Galbraith, with his
command, to move out to a piece of woods in front of
the village, AA'here he captured 2 prisoners.
Nothing further of importance occurred in my
command during the march. This brigade captured
in all 82 prisoners, as near as I can learn from the
reports of regimental commanders. I have no cas
ualties. I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. B. PARK,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding First Cavalry Bri
gade.
Col. R. H. G. Minty.
Commanding Cavalry.

CAVALRY CHARGE, SHELBYVILLE, TENN.
Report of Lieut. -Col. WilUam B. Sipes, Seventh
Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Camp near Salem, Tenn., July 11, 1863.
Sir : I have the honor to report, in brief, the
active service performed by this regiment since the
24th day of June last.
On that day the regiment, in obedience to or
ders, struck camp, packed and stored all superfiuous
baggage, and marched from Mbrfreesborougb, Tenn.,
well supplied Avith ammunition and rations. I shall
reserve for a supplemental report a detail of the
marches and ordinary duties performed by the regi
ment, and confine myself here to the most important
events of the movement up to tbe present time.
On the morning of the 27th of June, the regi
ment marched, with the brigade, from a point on
the Shelbyville turnpike, 10 miles from Murfreesboro

Appendix 19
ough, toAA'ard Shelbyville. Arriving at Guy's Gap,
I was ordered by Major-General Stanley, command
ing cavalry in this department, to form my regiment
in order of battle on the left of the Fourth Regulars,
AA'est of the turnpike, and observe a body of rebels
skirmishing on our front. The order AA'as obeyed,
and Company A Avas throAvn into an open Avood on
the left as skirmishers. I gradually advanced the
line, and having passed the line of the Fourth Regu
lars, the officer commanding that regiment requested
me to relieve his skirmishers, as he Avished to recall
them, he having no orders to advance on the enemy.
I sent Companies F and C, under command, re
spectively, of Lieutenant Thompson and Captain
Dartt, to relieve the Regulars, Avith instructions to
move dismounted and keep the enemy in sight, Avith
out, however, going too far from the main body.
These companies performed the duty assigned them
well ,and steadily drove the rebel skirmishers before
them. While advancing, I received an order from
Colonel Minty, commanding brigade, to return to
the turnpike and advance Avith the command.
As soon as I could rally my skirmishers (a work
of some difficulty, owing to the nature of the coun
try )j I reformed the regiment, and followed Colonel
Minty toward Shelbyville. This movement thrcAv
my command in advance of the entire cavalry force,
excepting only the First Middle Tennessee. We
moved at a fast trot for 5 miles, when we came Avith
in range of the enemy's artillery, posted in their in
trenchments, about 3 miles from Shelbyville. My
regiment was then thrown in line to the left of the
Toadj in an open field, where the enemy kept us under
a continuous fire for some time, Avithout, hoAA^ever.
doing any damage.
Here I received an order from Colonel Minty
to throw forward a dismounted force as skirmish-
ers. I instructed Major Davis to take command of
50 men and move as Avell under cover as possible on
both sides of the road toward the intrenchments.

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The remaining portion of the regiment soon fol
lowed up the road, under orders to charge the rebels^
AA'ho Avere being driven from the woods and intrench
ments on the right by the Fourth Michigan Regi
ment, dismounted. Lieutenant Thomi)son had com
mand of the advance, consisting of Companies A and
F, and I directed him to charge through the in
trenchments on the road, and then turn to the left,
for the purpose of intercepting the enemy retiring
in that direction. With the main body of the regi
ment, I went up the road, closing Avell upon the ad
vance, and immediately engaged the rebel force;
Leaving the road, which Avas covered by other regi-
inents rapidly coming up, I AA'ent to the left, and in
structed my force to pursue the enemy through the
woods, where they were flying thick and fast. This
movement proved very successful, my men having
crowded a large number of the enemy into a field
surrounded by a picket fence, AA-here they captured
them ad libitum. The effect of this charge in detail
was most disastrous to the rebels. Many were kille<^
and Avounded. The number of prisoners taken was
almost equal to the force I had engaged, and the
field was literally strewn Avith arms, clothing, blan
kets, &c.
The advance having come Avithin range of the
enemy's artillery in Shelbyville, I directed the pris
oners to be taken to the rear, and the regiment, Avhich
by this time Avas necessarily much scattered, to con
centrate at a given point. The dismounted skirmish
ers, having rejoined their horses, came forAvard, un
der Major Davis, in good order, and I halted him
on the road, there to remain until the regiment was
reformed. While passing along the road, gathering up my
command, I AA'as informed by Major Davis that he
liad been ordered by Colonel ^Minty to charge into
Shelbyville. I at once Avent forAvard, saAV Colonel
Minty, and directed the command I had to prepare

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for the charge. Major Davis' command Avas placed
in the front, led by that most gallant officer.
The force I then had ready for action did not
certainly exceed 150 men, composed of Companies G,
B, L, and M, under Major Davis, numbering less
than 75 men, and parts of A, F, H, and I, not 75
more. This force Avas moved forAvard at a Avalk un
til within a mile of the public square of the towuj
when, covered by the smoke of tAVO guns discharged
for the purpose, the charge Avas commenced. Never
did men move more gallantly and daringly into the
face of the most imminent danger than did this little
force. The street up Avhich it moved Avas perfectly
straight, gradually ascending to the court-house,
where the enemy had four guns planted so as to com
mand it completely and these supported by a brigade
of cavalry. To look upon these preparations, it
seemed that utter destruction Avas inevitable to all
those who dared advance, and yet, Avith sabers drawn,
and Avith shouts of defiance, the men rushed onAvard,
never faltering for an instant, and to all appearance,
utterly destitute of any apprehension of danger. The
enemy's artillery fired but 3 rounds as Ave approached,
one of which Avas of grape and canister, AA'hich fell
short; the others of shell and solid shot, Avhich did
no execution except the killing of 1 man and 2 horses.
As Ave neared the square, their cavalry fled precipi
tately, after firing a fcAV scattering shots, and their
artillery following, the pursuit commenced. Near
the railroad depot, in the tOAvn, their first piece of
artillery AA'as overtaken and captured, Avith but lit
tle resistence. A little farther on the second piece
AA'as taken after a sharp flght and at the bridge over
Duck River the third piece Avas secured. This piece
Avas not removed back to town as were the others,
because a wheel-horse had been killed by one of my
men to prevent its escape It was left at the bridge,
while the advance continued on in pursuit of the
enemy, following them more than 2 miles on the

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south side of the river. Major Davis, with his few
remaining men, had crossed the river more than ten
minntes before any assistance came up to that point.
The only stand made by the enemy was at the
depot, and in an open space to the left of it. Up to
this, my men had only used the saber, but here I or
dered them to use their flre-arms, and many of them
did so mth good effect.
I cannot tell the number of prisoners taken by
my command in this charge, as they Avere immedi
ately delivered up to the forces in the town, and no
record was kept of them.
I have nothing of importance to report, after
this most gallant charge, until the arrival of the
cavalry at Elk River, on the evening of the 2d in
stant. Here we were the first regiment to cross to
the support of General Turchin, and, although no
fighting was done, yet every man AA'as ready and Avill-
ing to meet the enemy, without counting numbers or
considering chances.
The only casualties I haA'e to report Avere at
Shelbyville, where I lost 2 officers and 3 enlisted men
killed and 1 officer and 10 enlisted men wounded.
Lieutenant Amos B. Rhoads and Lieutenant (Sergt.
Francis W.) Reed were the officers who fell in the
charge and they yielded, up their lives as gallantly aa
ever soldiers fell in a good cause.
It affords me pleasure to bear testimony to the
gallantry of all my officers and men, and particular
ly to that displayed by Major Charles C. Davis, Lieu
tenants Heber S. Thompson and Percy H. White, and
Adjutant George F. Steahlin, who were in the front
of the contest; and to Sergeants William O. Peck,
John Keenan, John H. Somers, James A. Wilson,
David J. Quaid, Henry H. Snyder, Edward H. Shutt,
and John Ennis; Corporals George C. Devers, Tho
mas J. Lane, John Williams, and Henry W. Wasson,
and Privates G. M. D. Andress, Louis S. John, Enoch
Watkins, Williams, Harvey Benson, Wm. H. Long-

Appendix 23
well Heller, and George H. Wilcox. Each one of
these men distinguished himself by acts of coolness
and daring.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your
obedient servant, WM. B. SIPES,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Regiment.
Capt. Robert Burns,
Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., First Brigade, Second
Division, Cavalry.

McAFEE'S CROSS ROADS, GA.
Hdqrs. First Brigade, Second Cavalry Division.
Near Marietta, Ga., June 12, 1864.
Captain : Yesterday morning I received orders
from the general commanding to proceed to McAfee's
Cross-Roads, on the Canton arid Marietta and old
Alabama roads, via Woodstock, and from thence to
open communications Avith the Second Brigade at
the junction of the Big Shanty and Canton and Mari
etta roads. At about 10.30 a. m. I drove the rebel
pickets from McAfee's, and about a quarter of a
mile south of there found the enemy in considerable
force, and so reported to the general commanding.
The Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry dismounted and
skirmished heavily for half a mile farther, when the
rebels took shelter behind rail breast-works on the
crest of a hill, with a large wheat field in front. Cap
tain Shaeffer's battalion (Seventh Pennsylvania)
pushed forward through the thick woods on the right,
and Major Andress' through the woods on the left.
I directed Captain Tolton, Fourth Michigan Cavalry,
with hisi battalion to Avatch the enemy, who was
threatening to advance on the road from Roswell
Factory, and sent Major Mix with the other two bat
talions, dismounted, into the woods on the left of
the Seventh Pennsylvania, Captain Garrett, Seventh
Pennsylvania, with a small mounted force being op

24 Appendix
the left of the whole. I ordered an advance of the
two regiments ( Captain Sheaffer had by this time ad
vanced sufficiently to get a flanking fire on the ene-
riiy). The line advanced AA'ith a cheer at a double-
quick, and carried the breast-works on the right,
driving the enemy in confusion to the woods beyond.
On the left the breast-works were found to extend
far beyond the flank, Avhich was forced back, and
each battalion in succession, finding its flank ex
posed, was compelled to fall back. Captain Tolton
had, prior to this, reported a column of cavalry mov
ing to his left; I, therefore, had to leave the Fourth
Regulars to watch the road toward Woodstock, and
cover the artillery and pack-mules. From prisoners
I learned that I had three brigades opposed to me,
viz, General Allen's First, Third, Fifth, Eighth, and
Tenth Confederate; General Iverson's Firgt, Second,
Third, Fourth, and Sixth Georgia, and Gen. J. T.
Morgan's (temporarily commanded by Colonel Rus
sell, Morgan being under arrest for drunkenness),
consisting of the First, Third, Fourth, Seventh, and
Fifty-first Alabama, in all, fifteen regiments, and al-
loAA'ing the low average of 300, making a force of
4,500 against my 1,400, and, understanding that
Colonel Long was not moving to the cross-roads, I
determined to fall back. On examination I found
that I could not attempt to cross Noonday Creek at
any point but on the old Alabama road, where there
is a good though deep ford, and a very poor bridge.
I sent the artillery and pack-mules back at once,
placing the artillery in position to cover the move
ment of the cavalry. I then Avithdrew the men and
retired across the creek.
My loss was 6 wounded, 2 of them mortally. I
know of but 3 rebels killed, but many of them must
have been wounded. I have 5 prisoners from the
Second and Third Georgia and First Alabama.
I am respectfully, your obedient servant,
ROBT. H. G. MINTY,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.

Appendix 25
Captain Kennedy,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Second Cavalry
Division.

CAVALRY CHARGE, NOONDAY CREEK, GA.
Hdqrs. First Brigade, Second Cavalry Div.,
Departaient op the Cumberland,
Noonday Creek, Ga., June 21, 1864.
Captain : Since my last report to llth June, I
have been almost daily engaged with the enemy, gen
erally light skirmishing, Avith but small loss. At 10
a. m. yesterday I sent one battalion Fourth U. S.
Cavalry to examine the road leading to the Marietta
and Canton road. On crossing the creek they struck
the rebel pickets and drove them to the Marietta
road; which I then occupied with the Seventh Penn
sylvania Cavalry, sending one battalion south to the
Big Shanty road, where from 600 to 700 of the ene
my Avere found, and a small patrol north to McAfee's
Cross-Roads, Avho met only small scouting parties.
I placed vedettes on the hills east of the Marietta
road, who reported scouting parties of the rebels
scattered throughout the country. About 4 p. m.
I received orders from the general commanding the
division to cross the creek with the remainder of my
brigade and camp for the night. As I was moving
out with the Fourth Michigan I received a report
from Major Jennings, commanding Seventh Penn
sylvania Cavalry, that he' had been attacked from
the north. On joining him I found that he was skir
mishing sharply, and was being slowly driven. I
ordered a charge, which was splendidly made by
Captain Newlin's battalion. Seventh Pennsylvania
Cavalry. The enemy was driven nearly a quarter of
a mile when Captain Newlin ran into Williams' bri
gade and was repulsed. The enemy then charged,
but were repulsed by a counter-charge of the Fourth
Michigan Cavalry. Kelly's division now advanced.

2^ Appendix
Anderson's (late Allen's) brigade on the right of
Williams, and the Tennessee (late Humes') brigade
moving well to the right of Anderson's. Two battal
ions of the Fourth Michigan formed line to meet
Anderson's brigade, and I sent two battalions of tho
Fourth Regulars to meet the Tennessee brigade. An
derson advanced in good style, the Confederates with
sabers, supported by the Fifth Georgia Avith pistols.
Three times these Iavo regiments charged the two
battalions of Fourth Michigan, but each time they
were driven back in confusion. A fresh force now
appeared on my right. Those in front advanced
steadily, though slowly. One of my pieces of artil
lery Avas rendered temporarily unserviceable by the
miserably defective ammunition lately issued. I
was, therefore, compelled to fall back, although mo
mentarily expecting re-enforcements. Major Vail
with the Seventeenth Indiana (dismounted) now re
ported to me. I formed the regiment facing north
east, but had scarcely done so Avhen Allen's (late
J. T. Morgan's) brigade advanced directly on its
right flank. I ordered an immediate change of front
to meet this new force, which was held in check for
about ten minutes by a battalion of the Fourth Reg
ulars under Lieutenants Fitzgerald and Davis. Colo
nel Miller reported to me with two more regiments
from his brigade. I placed one of them on a wooded
hill to the right, and the other in the Avoods to the
left of Major Vail. My position Avas now in the
shape of a horseshoe, Avith the bridge across Noon
day Creek in my rear. Most of our horses were still
southeast of the creek, Avhich is perfectly impassable
for either man or horse except on the bridge, and
even there, the bottom, about half a mile in width,
Avas in such a copdition that horses were up to their
girths in the miid and floating rails, of which the
road (?) is formed. This morning the road is so
much worse that it is impassable for ambulances,
and our dead had to be brought over on pack-mules,
I dismounted the Seventh Pennsylvania and a part

CHARLES M. KANTNER, Co. F.

Appendix 27
of the Fourth Michigan to fill the gaps betAveen
Colonel Miller's regiments, and sent the Fourth Reg
ulars and the remainder of the Fourth Michigan to
form line at the base of the hill northAvest of the
creek, and the tAVO pieces of artillery to take position
on the rising ground back of them. Before these ar
rangements could be completed the general attack
Avas made, Kelly's division and Williams' brigade
on my left, and Martin's division, supported by Di
brell's brigade, on my right. The left AA'as quickly
driven back, but rallied behind a fence Avhere a bat
talion of the Fourth Regulars had formed, about 100
yards south of the creek. Lieutenant-Colonel Biggs,
AA'ith the One hundred and twenty-third Illinois and
a part of the Seventeenth Indiana, on the right of
the line, Avas completely surrounded, but repulsed
the enemy handsomely. By this time the rebels had
got within range of the artillery on the hill north of
the creek, Avhich, together Avith Lieutenants Robin
son's and Bennett's sections, opened on them Avith
good effect, and night closing around us the enemy
AvithdreAV, leaving us in possession of the field.
I cannot speak too highly of the gallantry dis
played by the Seventh Pennsylvania and Fourth
Michigan Avhen attacked by such overwhelming num
bers in the early part of the engagement, nor of the
splendid manner in which Colonel Biggs, Avith tho
One hundred and tAventy-third Illinois and part of
the Seventeenth Indiana, repulsed the enemy Avhen
they Avere completely surrounded and cut off from
the remainder of our small force.
Inclosed I hand you report of casualties, which
I regret to have so heavy.
The rebel loss is undoubtedly very severe; their
ambulances were busy all last evening and this
morning carrying off their dead and AA'ounded from
the position where the first fighting took place, while
many of their dead lie nearer to us. One scouting
party reports 7 lying on the road, one of them a cap
tain. One of our wounded men, who was a prisoner

28

Appendix

during the night, states that he saw over 100 of their
dead taken away, and that a lieutenant, A\'ho took
him prisoner, stated that their loss was heavier than
they had ever experienced before. I have sent in 3
lieutenants and 10 enlisted men prisoners.
The force of rebel cavalry uoav in front of us is
as follows :
Martin's division: Iverson's brigade. First, Sec
ond, Third, Fourth, and Sixth Georgia; Allen's (late
Morgan's) brigade. First, Third, Fourth, Seventh,
and Fifty-first Alabama. Kelly's division: Ander
son's (late Allen's) brigade. First, Third, Fifth,
Eighth, and Tenth Confederate, and Fifth Georgia;
 , (late Humes') brigade. First, Second, Third,
Fourth, and Sixth Tennessee. Humes' division : Har
rison's and a Texas and Arkansas brigade. Indei
pendent brigades: Dibrell's, five Tennessee regi
ments; Williams', five Kentucky regiments.
I am, respectfully your obedient servant,
ROBT. H. G. MINTY,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
Captain Kennedy,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Second Cavnlry Di
vision. ( Inclosure. )
Report of casualties in the First and part of the Third
Brigades, Second Cavalry Division, on 20th .June.
1864.

Killed

Wounded

Missing

Total

Command

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Total 
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65
a Captain Newlin.
b I,,ieutenant Sutton.
ROBT. H. G. ]ilINTY,
Colonel, Comdg. First Brig., Second Cav. Div.
Appendix 29
Hdqrs. First Brig., Second Cav. Div.,
Department of the Cumberland.
Noonday Creek, Ga., June 21, 1864.
( Indorsement. )
Headquarters Second Cav.'4.lry Division,
In the Field, Near Kenesaw Mountain, Ga.,
June 21, 1864.
Respectfully forAvarded.
Colonel Ijong had one regiment on picket guard
ing the crossing of Noonday Creek on the Bell's Fer
ry road, and tAvo regiments dismounted to meet any
emergency. The fight lasted until after dark. Fi'om
all information received it is just to conclude that
the loss of the enemy AA'as very severe, and that tAvo
divisions attacked me, supported by other troops.
K. GARRARD,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.

Hdqrs. First Brigade, Second Caa'alry Division.
Camp near Salem, Tenn., July 29, 1863.
Captain Curtis,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Second Cavalry Di
vision. Sir : Referring to my report of July 8, I hand
you the following list of officers and men deserving
of special mention for gallant conduct at Shelby
ville, on the 27th of June, ultimo: First Lieutenant
Heber S. Thompson, Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry,
led the first charge of that regiment in his usual
style. Captain C. C. Davis, Seventh Pennsylvania
Cavalry, led the grand charge on the rebel battery.
He rode into the very teeth of the guns in most gal
lant and fearless manner and captured the entire
battery. ( Observation : He personally captured one
piece, and Avith Lieutenant Jos. G. Vale, of the same
regiment, captured another piece near the railroad
station after a personal encounter with the officer

30 Appendix
commanding battery.) Lieutenant McCafferty,
Fourth U. S. Cavalry, took part in the charge and
acted most gallantly. First Sergeant McMaster, I
Company, Fourth U. S. Cavalry, Avas conspicuous
for his gallant conduct in the charge on the battery,
and is honorably mentioned by Captain Davis. Cap
tain Robert Burns, acting assistant adjutant-general
of the brigade, who is ahvays at his post of duty, had
his horse shot under him while amongst the fore
most in the charge on the battery. (Lieutenant Jos.
G. Vale, Seventh Pennsylvania, brigade inspector,
brought up the artillery, and, obtaining permission
to join his regiment in the charge, assisted in the
capture of the piece of artillery at the station.) Lieu
tenant Callahan, Third Indiana, exhibited great gal
lantry in the charge the battalion of his regiment
made near Skull Camp Bridge. Lieutenant Young,
Third Indiana Cavalry, was conspicuous in same
charge. He received two slight saber Avounds. Sergt.
Thomas Sheaffer, Third Indiana Cavalry, in same
charge, after being wounded in the face Avith a saber,
continued to hew his way through the rebel ranks.
First Lieutenant Hudson, acting adjutant. Fourth
Michigan Cavalry, acted with great gallantry
throughout the entire action. He Avas severely
AVOunded by a musket ball through the shoulder.
Regimental commanders made honorable mention of
the following: Fourth Michigan — Captains Pritch
ard, Hathaway, Robbins, and Grant; Corporal Hof-
master, L Company (most gallant conduct), and
Private Mason BroAvn, I Company. Fourth United
States — First Lieutenants Ingerton and O'Connell ;
Second Lieutenants Rendlebrock, McCafferty, and
Davis; First Sergeants McMaster, Callehan, and
Egan; Sergeants Bates and Riker; Corporals Tud-
hope and Rankin, and Private Sommers. Seventh
Pennsylvania Cavalry— Captain C. C. Davis; Lieu
tenants Percy H. White, Heber S. Tliompson, Geo.
F. Steahlen, and Jos. G. Vale; Sergeants Peck, Keeu-
an, Somers, Wilson, Quaid, Snyder, Shutt, and En-

Appendix 31
niss; Corjiorals Devers, Lane, Williams, and Was
son; Privates Andress, John, Watkins, AVilliams,
Benson, Longwell, Heller, and Wilcox. All the regi
mental commanders, viz, Lieutenant-Colonel Gal
braith, First Middle Tennessee; Captain Mclntyre,
Fourth United States ; Major Mix, Fourth Michigan ;
Colonel Klein, Third Indiana, and Lieutenant-Colo
nel Sipes, Seventh Pennsylvania, are deserving of
special mention for their promptness and manner in
which they handled their respective commands.
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
R. H. G. MINTY,
Colonel, Commanding.

Reports of Maj. William H. Jennings, Seventh Penn
sylvania Cavalry.
Hdqrs. Seventh Pennsylvania Veteran Vol. Cav.,
Near Blake's Mill, Ga., September 13, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to report that the Sev
enth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Cavalry start
ed on the 30th day of April, with 919 horses fresh
from the corral at Nashville, Tenn., and unused to
military duty; the majority Avere young horses, not
aged. Three hundred of the enlisted men Avere raAV
recruits. Some had never been on a horse before
they entered the service, and AA'ere Avithout drill. We
traveled along the line of the Nashville and Chatta
nooga Railroad for forty-eight consecutive hours.
The horses were without feed, and traveled forty-
three miles, passing a depot from Avhich forage was
carried at least eight miles.
May 5, Ave marched tAA'enty-three miles without
feed. At Mound City received twenty-eight pounds
corn for three daj's, to be carried upon the horses,
in addition to five days' rations, and traveled thirty-
three miles, crossing the Raccoon, Sand, and spur
of Lookout Mountains. The young horses com
menced to fag; a few were abandoned, and the hearty

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and strong horses were fatigued. The colonel (Wil
liam B. Sipes, then commanding) instituted morn
ing inspections, compelling every man to groom his
horse and graze Avhenever an opportunity occurred.
From the 16th of May to the 19th the horses
Avere without feed, except the leaves and short grass
to be found on the hills around Adairsville, Ga.
During this time we traveled thirty-five miles; the
last five, from Kingston to the Free Bridge, Avas
traveled at a gallop, causing the horses to give out
by the dozens (as figures will prove). That night
we received the first forage the horses had for three
days. Out of seventy-two hours the horses were un
der, saddle for sixty hours, and receiving all the at
tention the men were able to give. On the morning
of May 22 the commanding officers of companies re
ported a loss of 76 horses, which had died of starva
tion and abandoned. Upon investigation the veter
inary surgeon corroborated the statement, and pro
nounced forty-three more unserviceable and unfit to
travel. Up to this period the horses were groomed
as regularly as circumstances would permit. Out
of the forty-three horses left to recuperate fifteen
were returned to the command August 5.
From May 26 to June 2 (seven days) the horses
were without feed, and actually starved. One bat
talion (the Third) lost in action, trying to procure
forage, 33 horses, and 101 were starved to death and
compelled to be abandoned. A detail, commanded
by Captain Garrett, traveled thirty miles, returning
Avithout forage. June 11 and 12, no forage. A de
tachment, commanded by Capt. Cyrus Newlin, trav
eled twenty-six miles, returning Avith one quart for
a horse. From June 13 to 18 received half forage.
From June 19 to 22 no forage, but stubble-field to
graze in. June 20, lost in action 26 horses. From
June 23 to July 17 received half rations. July 18 to
19, no forage. From July 27 to 30 foraged on the
country for twenty miles around Stone Mountain.
All was packed upon the withers of the horses, do-

Appendix 33
ing as much harm to the horses as the feed did good,
causing sore backs.
From August 1 to August 15 the command Avan
five miles away from the horses. Four horses Avere
groomed by one man; consequently they Avere not
as well taken care of as the rider would give them,
and for forty-eight hours the stock Avas Avithout feed.
August 15 and 16, received one quart per head, and
marched tAventy-four miles over .a country devastated
by the army. August 17 and 18, received one pint
of feed from Third Division. August 19, 20, 21, 22,
23, and 24, traveled 120 miles, feeding but once, upon
green corn. Half ration of forage Avas issued to
September 9. September 9, 10, and 11, no feed and
no grazing. The stock received no salt or hay dur
ing the campaign.
Lost in action August 20, 112 horses. Horses.
Started with  919
Captured  42
Total  961
Abandoned and died  230
Killed and captured  171
Total loss  401
Present in the field  560
The regiment traveled 902 miles, not including
picket duty and company scouting.
The horses were without feed tAventy-six days
and scant feed tAventy-seven days. For seven con
secutive days the horses were Avithout feed of any
kind. The majority of the horses died and aban
doned Avere literally starved. The seven days at
Pumpkin Vine Church reduced the horses beyond
recuperation. Very respectfully, .your obedient servant,
WM. H. JENNINGS,
Major, Comdg. Seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer
Cavalry.

34 Appendix
Capt. R. Burns,
A. A. A. G., First Brigade, Second Cavalry Di
vision.

JONESBORO, GA., LOVEJOY, GA., KILPAT
RICK'S RAID.
Hdqrs. Seventh Pennsylvania Vet. Vol. Cavalry.
Pace's Ferry, Ga., August 27, 1864.
I have the honor to report that my regiment left
camp on Peach Tree road, at 12 p. m. on the 17th in
stant, as rear guard of the brigade. Arrived at
Sandtown at 8 a. m. on the 18th instant. Left Sand-
tOAvn at sundoAvn, as rear guard to the expedition,
until, daybreak on the 19th, the order of march was
changed. At 8 a. m. my command was fired into
from an ambush. My Third Battalion, commanded by
Major Andress, Avas cut off. With two battalions
(First and Second) I proceeded down the road about
300 yards, dismounted, and formed a line, and de
ployed Company E as skirmishers. My Third Bat
talion rejoined regiment in about an hour, by mak
ing a circuit through the woods; barricaded tbe
road, and remained until the entire command had
passed. Received an order from Colonel Minty to
rejoin the brigade at a cross-roads (name unknown).
The brigade moved with the Second Battalion of iny
regiment, commanded by Capt. B. S. Dartt, in the
advance. With the remainder of the command I
picketed the cross-roads until the entire command
had passed. Two miles west of Jonesborough my
Second Battalion was halted, with instructions to
rejoin the brigade upon my arrival at Jonesborough,
which I did about dusk. Here we rested for three
hours; received an order from Colonel Mintv to
picket along the east side of the Atlanta and Macon
Railroad. The pickets and vedettes were scarcely
established before I received an order to draw the
pickets in and rejoin the brigade at the rallying post

Appendix 35
of the brigade. After a half hour's halt, the brigade
moved out on the Lovejoy's road, my regiment in the
centre. Four miles from Jonesborough Ave halted
about tAVO hours. My Regiment moved in the ad
vance. One mile and a quarter from the railroad Ave
met the enemy, turned to the left, advanced some 300
yards, and found the enemy in force; dismounted
and deployed the First and Third Battalions to the
right to cover the front of the brigade. We held our
position until Long's (Second) brigade Avas formed
in our rear. The enemy pressed us Avith a heavy
force of infantry, pouring volleys of musketry as they
advanced. We succeeded iu checking them tAvice. They ad
vanced with rencAA'ed vigor compelling us to retire in
some disorder, OAving to the loss of 3 officers and sev
eral sergeants commanding the companies. They Avere
soon rallied, and I attempted to form the regiment
on the right of the Second Brigade, Avhich Avas only
partially successful, owing to a part of my right being
cut off by an (unexpected) move of the enemy. The
centre and left remained intact, until orderd to our
horses, leaving the line of skirmishers out. After
mounting, I dreAV in the skirmishers of my regiment
and replenished our ammunition. Was ordered to
form on the right of the Fourth Michigan Cavalry,
in a corn-field, which Avas complied with. Upon tho
completion of the lines I received the second order,
to form in column of fours for a charge, Avhich was
done at once. At the command "forward,"' my regi
ment moved Avith alacrity, driving the enemy over
gullies, fences, swamps, and through dense thickets,
for 2 miles. As the rally AA'as sounded by Colonel Min
ty, who led the charge, I halted, and found my regi'
ment in very good order, considering the nature of
the ground we charged over.
Colonel Minty ordered me to move to the left,
in the direction of the main road ; found nothing but
a few stragglers of the enemy. At the main road I
met the Second Brigade endeavoring to form. Halt-

36 Appendix
ed and formed a line; received an order to rejoin the
brigade; then moA'ed about a mile; received another
order to protect the rear; dismounted and deployed
a company as skirmishers, and remained in line, un
til ordered to move as rear guard until Ave passed
the first barricade. I AA'as relieved. Camped about
five miles south of Cotton River. Entered our lines
on the left Aving on the 22d instant.
My loss is as folloAvs : Captains, 2 ; lieutenant, 1.
Enlisted men — killed, 5; AA'ounded and missing, 21;
captured, 15. Total, 44. Horses lost, 112.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. H. JENNINGS,
Major, Commanding Regiment.
Capt. R. Burns,
A. A. A. G., First Brig., Second Cavalry Division.

KENESAW, NOONDAY, JONESBORO, LOVE
JOY, GA.
Reports of Col. Robert H. G. Minty, Fourth Michi
gan Cavalry, commanding First Brigade.
Hdqrs. First Brigade, Second Cavalry Dia'ision.
Near Blake's Mill, Ga., September 13, 1864.
Captain : In accordance Avith orders from head
quarters Military Division of the Mississippi, I have
the honor to hand you the following report of the
operations of this brigade during the campaign end
ing in the occupation of Atlanta.
I have from time to time forAvarded to head
quarters Second Cavalry Division reports of the vari'
ous battles, skirmishes, and raids in which the bri
gade has been engaged during the campaign. This
report Avill therefore be to a great extent a sumnmry
of those already made.
On the 30th of April, 1864, I marched from Co
lumbia, Tenn., Avith over 2,200 men, 1,994 being in
cluded in the class mounted and equipped.

Appendix 37
May 10, arrived at VillanoAA', Ga., having crossed
the Cumberland, Raccoon, Lookout, and Pigeon
Mountains and Taylor's Ridge, and having been on
about half forage of grain and entirely without long
forage during the march. May 15, I Avas ordered by
Gereral Garrard to make a demonstration on Rome
to cover an attempted crossing of the Oostenaula by
the Third Brigade. I met the enemy strongly posted
at Farmer's Bridge (Armuchee Creels), and after a
sharp skirmish the Fourth Michigan carried the po
sition by a charge, killing 1 captain and 9 men, and
capturing 6 men. I drove them to Avithin two miles
of Rome, where I found Jackson's division of cavalry
in position supported by a division of infantry. A
sharp fire was opened on me by their artillery. I
fell back to Farmer's Bridge and rejoined General
Garrard, who had failed to make the crossing. May
16, crossed Oostenaula at Lay's Ferry. May 17,
moved on right flank of General McPherson's army.
May 18, at Woodland, northwest of Kingston, Gen
eral Garrard ordered one battalion Fourth Michigan
to move doAvn the Kingston road, and as the enemy
was in full retreat, to charge Avhatever they found.
Lieutenant-Colonel Park met the enemy within one
mile of Woodland, and drove them sharply to within
two miles of Kingston, where he ran into a force of
infantry, and at same time was attacked in rear and
on both flanks by the whole of Ferguson's brigade of
cavalry. Colonel Park fought his way back to Wood
land, losing 4 officers and 24 enlisted men. May 19,
marched to Kingston, where I received orders from
General Garrard to move to Gillem's Bridge (five
miles) at the gallop and to hold the bridge at all
hazards. Arriving at the bridge I threw up barri
cades and rail breast-works, which were handed over
to Third Brigade on their arrival. This five-mile gal
lop rendered about 300 horses totally unserviceable.
May 20 to 22, picketed and scouted on the Etowah
River. M'ay 23, marched to Van Wert. May 24,
marched to near Dallas, and had a sharp skirmish

38 Appendix
Avith the enemy. Fourth Michigan losing 1 officer and
2 men. May 25 and 26, picketed on right of the
Army of the Tennessee. On evening of 26th had a
sharp skirmish Avitli Ferguson's brigade. Fourth
Michigan and Seventh Pennsylvania charging and
driving them three miles. The Fourth Regulars on
special duty AA'ith General McPherson. May 27, with
Fourth Michigan, Seventh Pennsylvania, and Seven
ty-second Indiana, I attacked and drove Ferguson's
and Armstrong's brigades. Leaving iSeventy-second
Indiana and Seventh Pennsylvania to hold the
ground, Avith the Fourth Michigan and one section of
artillery I moved in rear of rebel lines and shelled
their works. Same evening I received from division
headquarters an extract from a letter written by
General McPherson, which is as follows: "Colonel
Minty with his brigade did good service to-day. He
drcAv four regiments of infantry from in front of our
right to fight him."
May 28 to June 1, picketed close into flank of
Army of the Tennessee. On the night of 1st of June
the First with Third Brigade covered the withdrawal
of Army of the Tennessee from intrenchments in
front of Dallas. June 2, marched to Avest end of Al-
latoona Pass. June 3 to 7, picketed Allatoona, Car-
tersville, &c. June 8, marched to AcAA'orth. June 9,
in connection with Third Brigade, made reconnois
sance on KenesaAV Mountain, and drove Martin's di
vision of cavalry and one brigade of infantry from
three lines of breast-works at and near Big Shanty,
inflicting on them heavy loss. June 10, moved to
Avard McAfee's Cross-Roads. June 11, attacked Mar
tin's division at McAfee's Cross-Roads; drove it one
mile, carrying one line of breast-works. Toward
night received an order from General Garrard to fall
back on Third Brigade, west of Noonday Creek. June
12 to 14, picketing and scouting. June 15, moA'ed
south on Bell's Ferry and Marietta road, skirmishing
with the enemy all day. June 16 to 19, picketing,
scouting, and slight skirmishing. June 20, received

Appendix 39
orders from General Garrard to cross Noonday Creek
and go into camp. Was attacked by Wheeler with
six brigades, viz : Allen's, Iverson's, Anderson's, Han-
non's, Williams', and Dibrell's. About 500 men of
Seventh Pennsylvania and Fourth Michigan, Avith
Lieutenant Griffin's section of Chicago Board of
Trade Battery, fought Williams', Hannon's, and An
derson's brigades for over tAvo hours. The Seventh
Pennsylvania and Fourth Michigan each made one
saber charge, and tAvo battalions of Fourth Michigan
repulsed three saber charges made by Anderson's bri
gade of regular cavalry. Colonel Miller reported to
me with three regiments from his brigade. I direct
ed him to form on the hills around the bridge over
Noonday. One battalion Fourth U. S. Regulars
checked the advance of Allen's and Iverson's brigadea
on my right flank and enabled me to fall back on
Colonel Miller. The six brigades of rebels dismount
ed and charged my new line. The artillery, which I
had placed in position across the creek, opened on
them and they Avere repulsed. I withdrew across the
creek and reported to General Garrard. My loss Avas
heavy, being in the Fourth Michigan and Seventh
Pennsylvania 55, and Third Brigade 10. The rebel
papers acknowledge a loss of 75 killed. June 21 and
22, picketing and scouting. June 23, in connection
Avith Second and Third Brigades made demonstra
tions across Noonday; slight skirmishing. June 24
to 26, picketing and scouting. June 27, the division
(dismounted) made a demonstration across Noon
day. The position occupied by First Brigade Avas
shelled by three rebel batteries. The fire AAas sharply
replied to by Lieutenants Griffin and Robinson, with
tAVO sections of Chicago Board of Trade Battery.
June 28 to July 2, picketing and scouting. Night of
July 2 the left of the army moved from in front of
Kenesaw, Second Cavalry Division covering the
movement. July 3, marched through Marietta. July 4, pick
eting and skirmishing on the left. July 5, Seventh

^^ Appendix
Pennsylvania drove the rebels through Roswell
across the Chattahoochee. July 6 to 8, picketing and
scouting. July 9, dismounted and waded the Chatta
hoochee in rear of Third Brigade; threw up breast
AVorks and held the ground until dark, Avhen General
NcAvton's division, of the Fourth Corps, relieved us.
July 10 to 16, picketing and scouting. July 17,
crossed Chattahoochee on McAfee's bridge and march
ed to near Cross Keys. July 18, First Brigade, fol
lowed by the Third, made a raid on the Augusta
railroad and destroyed about five miles of track.
July 19 and 20, picketing and scouting. July 21,
marched from Old Cross Keys to Rock Bridge via
Decatur (thirty-seven miles), arriving at Rock
Bridge at break of day on the 22d. July 22, after
tAVO hours' halt marched to Covington and, together
Avith Third Brigade, tore up about five miles of
track. July 23, marched to Lawrenceville. July 24,
marched to Decatur. July 25 and 26, in camp near
Decatur. July 27, the division marched through De
catur to Flat Shoals (First Brigade in advance) to
cover General Stoneman's raid on the Macon rail
road ; same night our pickets were attacked by Allen's
brigade of rebel cavalry. Fourth Michigan moved
out (dismounted) ; erected barricades and lay in line
of battle all night. July 28, at break of day discov
ered that we were complelely surrounded by three
divisions (nine brigades) of rebel cavalry. About 10
a. m. Third Brigade, dismounted, with one battalion
Fourth Regulars on each flank, charged the rebels on
the Lithonia road, and drove them in confusion.
Julv 29, in camp near Lithonia. July 30, marched
from Lithonia to Cross Keys (thirty miles). July
31, Avent into camp near Buck Head.
August 1 to 14, First and Third Brigades, dis
mounted, relieved the Twenty-third Corps in the
trenches on the extreme left of the army. During
this time did duty as infantry. Occasional slight
skirmishing Avith the enemy. Ilorses Avith no exercis.*
and on half forage of grain and no long forage the

Appendix 41
Avhole time. August 15, left the trenches and rejoin
ed our horses. August 16, picketing. August 17,
First and Second Brigades marched at 12 p. m. for
Sandtown, arriving there at 6 a. m. August 18,
marched at sunset on the Kilpatrick raid on the Ma
con railroad. August 19, attacked on the left flank
by artillery and dismounted cavalry. The Seventh
Pennsylvania and Fourth Michigan attacked with
vigor and repulsed the rebels. The Fourth Regulars
and Fourth Michigan, together with the Second Bri
gade, forced the passage of Flint River near Jones
borough, the Seventh Pennsylvania at same time cov
ering rear of column. In the advance from Flint
River and the capture of Jonesborough, Fourth
Michigan had the advance, followed by Fourth Regu
lars and Second Brigade, and drove Ferguson's and
Ross' brigades of cavalry out of town. The brigade
assisted in tearing up about two miles of track.
About 10.30 p. m., being attacked from the south,
General Kilpatrick directed that the column should
move toward McDonough, about flve miles, and then
march on Lovejoy's Station, in rear of the rebel
force. He directed that the First Brigade should
take the advance, and that I should remain with
Second Brigade to cover the movement. August 20,
on nearing Lovejoy's Station the First Brigade was
in advance, followed by the Second. Within one
mile of the station the Fourth Michigan Avas detach
ed on a road diverging to the right, and succeeded in
gaining the railroad and tearing up and burning a
portion of the track. The Seventh Pennsylvania, at
the head of the column, drove a small force of the
rebels before them, until within a quarter of a mile
of the railroad, where they met Avith spirited opposi
tion. The woods Avere heavy Avith a thick under
growth. I dismounted the Seventh Pennsylvania, but
found that the left of the enemy overlapped our
right. I then sent three squadrons of the Fourth
Regulars to extend our line and one squadron,
mounted, to cover the left flank. The remaining tAvo

42 Appendix
squadrons were covering the rear. At the moment
the Fourth Regulars dismounted, Reynolds' brigade
of infantry (seven regiments) poured in a heavy vol
ley, and, jumping out of the railroad cut, rushed for
Avard over our line of less than 300 men, killing,
Avounding, or capturing 5 officers and over 60 men.
The Second Brigade and the Chicago Board of Trade
Battery quickly formed and gallantly checked the
rebels. The Seventh Pennsylvania and Fourth Regu
lars Avere immediately reformed. The carriage of
one of the guns was broken by the enemy's fire, and
Avhen the battery fell back it Avas left on the fleld, but
a feAV volunteers shortly after brought it in, when it
was taken off the carriage and placed in a wagon.
The column being attacked in rear. General Kilpa
trick directed me to withdraAv my command and form
for a charge on the attacking force. I ordered in tho
Fourth Michigan, mounted the Fourth Regulars and
Seventh Pennsylvania, and moved into the field south
of the McDonough road, facing east. I formed my
brigade (now reduced to a little over 700 of all
ranks) in line of regimental column of fours, the
Seventh Pennsylvania on the right, the Fourth Mich
igan in the center, and the Fourth Regulars on the
left, and directed Colonel Long to form in brigade
column with regimental front in rear of First Bri
gade. I sent a few men from each of my columns to
charge as foragers, and remove portions of the first
fence, and moved forward at the trot until I arrived
on the top of the rising ground behind which we had
formed, when we rushed forward at a gallop. One
fence still intervened betAveen us and the rail barri
cades, from behind Avhich the rebels were firing. On
a hill to my left a battery of three guns Avas pouring
canister into our ranks as rapidly as they could load
and fire, while four guns on a hill in front of my
right was shelling us at long range. The leading
horses, in trying to leap the fence, knocked off some
of the top rails, and gaps Avere soon made, through

Richard Fotheringile.

John CouThlin. -Wm. Smith. Llewellyn Llewellyn.
Company F.

Appendix 43
Avhich the columns poured. The rebels held their po
sition until we were Avithin about ten rods of them,
Avhen they broke from their cover and scattered in
the Avildest confusion, but scarcely a man escaped
Avithout a saber-stroke. After passing over the open
ground and through a belt of timber, 1 had the rally
sounded, got my men together and reformed. Gen
eral Kilpatrick directed me to cover the march of the
column to McDonough. I directed Colonel Long to
take the rear. Before the Third Brigade had broken
into column on the road. Colonel Long was attacked
by a heavy force of infantry, but gallantly held his
ground until the Third Division had got out of the
Avay. I dismounted the Seventh Pennslvania and
Fourth Michigan, and formed them, Avith one section
of the Chicago Board of Trade Battery, to cover the
retreat of the Second Brigade, Avhich AA'as at this time
sorely pressed. The Fourth Regulars Avas .entirely
out of ammunition, and I had to send it to our rear.
The Ohio regiments fell back in good order, and the
new line received and repulsed the enemy. From
rapid firing, one of my guns burst and a shell Avedged
in the other. The two regiments held their position
until the Second Brigade moved off; then fell back,
mounted, and followed the column. About 2 a. m.
I arrived north of Walnut Creek. August 21, march
ed at daybreak; at about 6 a. m. arrived on south
bank of Cotton River. The bridge had been destroy
ed. We were, therefore, compelled to swim the
stream. The Avagon Avith the dismounted gun could
not be taken across. We, therefore, buried the gun
and destroyed the wagon. Camped at Lithonia. Au
gust 22, marched to camp near Buck Head, via De
catur, having made the circuit of Atlanta and both
armies since 12 o'clock on the night of the 17th, and
having marched and fought every day and night dur
ing that time with the exception of the night of the
21st, when Ave lay at Lithonia. August 23 and 24, in
camp picketing. August 25, fell back from before
Atlanta to Vining's Station, north of the Chattahoo-

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Appendix

chee River, part of the Fourth Michigan covering the
rear of the retiring infantry. August 26, in camp.
August 27, marched to near Sandtown and camped
near Sweet Water Creek. August 28 to September
10, in camp, picketing and scouting the country from
Campbellton to Marietta. The thirteen days we lay
at this point is the only time during the whole cam
paign that Ave had full forage for our horses.
During the campaign we were fighting thirty-one
days, exclusive of the fifteen days we did picket duty
in front of the trenches, and in the same time the
headquarters of the brigade marched 925 miles. The
killed, wounded, and missing are as follows :

Killed

Abounded

Missing

Total

Command

iC-o
SB o

aV

EHI U
(6 o

(A
VOl
IE o

s

Ei/0
0

V

4th U. S. Cavalry 

T r
'4
19

I
1
4

14
44
48

I
.s I

2824
31

2
67

5383
98

7th Pennsylvania Cavalry 
4th Michigan Cavalry 

2

Total 
2
44
6
io6
7
83
15
234
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
ROBT. H. G. MINTY,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
Hdqrs. First Brigade, Second Cavalry Division.
John's Creek, Ala., May 16, 1864.
Captain : At 5 a. m. yesterday, the 15th instant,
I marched from camp on Dry Creek. At about 8 a,
m. my advance struck the enemy's pickets near Far
mer's Bridge, on Armuchee Creek, and drove them
in. The advance vedettes and a few of my scouts
charged over the bridge, but the advance guard hav
ing halted to alloAV the column time to close up they
Avere not supported, and consequently were driven
back with 1 killed and 4 horses Avounded. On my ar
rival at the bridge I sent scouts to examine the creek
Appendix 45
to the right and left. Bad fords were reported both
above and below. I crossed two companies of Fourth
Michigan Cavalry below and six companies above.
I then crossed with the other battalions of the
Fourth Michigan, folloAA'ed by the Seventh Pennsyl
vania, the Fourth United States folloAving the six
companies of the Fourth ilichigan across the upper
ford. Captain Lokey, TAvelfth Alabama Cavalry,
Avas mortally wounded, and 9 men killed. We took
6 prisoners. I pushed forAA'ard rapidly to Avithin
three miles of Rome, where the enemy, in consider
able force and holding a strong position, made a
stand, shoAving four pieces of artillery. They at
the same time moved strong columns on both my
flanks. Immediately in my rear the Dalton road
joins the Rome road — the one on Avhich I had ad
vanced. I, therefore, fell back to a position north
of the junction of the roads. Here Lieutenant-Colo
nel Park, commanding Fourth Michigan Cavalry,
reported that a column of infantry AA'as moving
around my left; at the same time Smith's brigade
of cavalry was discovered on my right. I fell back
to Farmer's Bridge, where I reported to General
Garrard. The rebels followed me up closely. Four
times they charged the battalion of the Fourth
ilichigan Cavalry, which formed the rear guard.
They were received dismounted, and handsomely
repulsed. During the entire day's skirmishing the Fourth
Michigan Avas the only regiment engaged.
My entire loss was 3 men wounded, 1 severely,
1 slightly, and 1 man taken prisoner.
From all the ijiformation I could gain there
are two divisions of cavalry and one of infantry at
Rome, under Generals Jackson, Ross, and Smith.
Some of the citizens state positively that Forrest
arrived at Rome on the evening of the llth. The
Atlanta paper of the 13th, which I gave the general
this morning, places Forrest at Tupelo, Miss. It

46 Appendix
also states that Lieutenant-General Polk is en route
for Rome, Avhere he Avill command the reserve di
vision of General Johnston's army. Tlie scout this
a. m. under Captain Garrett, Seventh Pennsylvania
Cavalry, met the rebel pickets at the cross-roads
near the bridge, and drove them across the creek,
killing 1 and Avounding another.
ROBT. H. G. MINTY,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
Captain Kennedy,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Second Cavalry Di
vision.

Hdqrs. First Brigade, Second Cavalry Div.^
Department op the Cumberland,
Near Etowah, Ga., June 5, 1864.
Captain : On the 26th ultimo I Avas encamped
about one mile east from Adair's Court-House, on
the direct road to Powder Springs, my advance pick
ets being tAvo and a half miles east of me on the road
from Dallas to Villa Rica. About 1 p. m. my pick
ets M'ere attacked and driven in about one mile. At
3 p. m. about tAA'O regiments of rebel cavalry showed
themselves, sharp skirmishing being kept up the
entire afternoon. I took parts of the Fourth Michi
gan and Seventh Pennsylvania, the only regiments
I had, the Fourth Regulars being on detached ser
vice Avith General McPherson, to the front. One
battalion Seventh Pennsyh'ania, under Major Jen
nings, and one battalion Fourth ^Michigan, under
Captain Pritchard charged and drove the rebels
from a good position near an old gin-house on the
Dallas road, and folloAved them at the gallop be
tAveen tAVO and three miles.
On the folloAving morning, 27th, Colonel Miller,
Avith his regiment (Seventy-second Indiana), report
ed to me, and I received orders from General Mc-

Appendix 47
Pherson through the general commanding the divis
ion, to gain possession of the Dallas and Villa Rica
road, and attack the enemy vigorously in flank or
rear. Shortly prior to this my pickets had been
again attacked. Colonel Sipes, Avith a portion of his
regiment, had gone out to support them. I moved
to the front with the remainder of the Seventh Penn
sylvania, Fourth Michigan, and SeA'enty-second In
diana, and found Colonel Sipes Avith his small force
fighting the Avhole of Ferguson's brigade. I sent the
remainder of his regiment to support him on the di
rect road. Lieutenant-Colonel Park, Avith the
Fourth Michigan, moved across open ground to our
left, and at the gallop drove them from their old po
sition at the gin-house. I dismounted the Seventy-
second Indiana, and they folloAved the Fourth iMichi-
gan beyond the gin-house to the Dallas and Villa
Rica road, Avhere I had breast-works of rails, logs,
&c., thrown up. Lieutenant-Colonel Kitchell having
reported to me Avith a portion of his regiment (Nine
ty-eighth Illinois), I ordered him to the support of
Colonel Sipes, and so soon as I gained the Dallas
and Villa Rica road, I sent a squadron to the right
to communicate Avith him, and directed Colonel
Sipes to leave the Ninety-eighth to hold the PoAvder
Springs road, and Avith his own regiment to drive
the enemy and join me near the gin-house. On the
arrival of the Seventh I placed them on the right of
the Seven ty-isecond (dismounted and behind breast-
AA'orks), and Avith a portion of the Fourth Michigan
moved doAvn the road toward Dallas and found my
pickets skirmishing with the enemy, Avithin three
miles of that place. The woods here were very
dense, and on the northeast side of the road, running
parallel to it, there is a range of hills, Avhich AA'as
occupied by the rebel cavalry in considerable force.
At a little less than three miles from Dallas I bad a
good view of a line of breast-Avorks facing Avest. I
therefore ordered up Griffin's section of artillery,
with the Fourth Michigan Cavalry to support it, and

48 Appendix
commenced shelling them. A heavy column of dust
Avas moving on the Marietta road, Avhich I supposed
to be about one mile distant from me; a few shells
Avere throAvn in that direction, and also at several
other points Avhere there Avere indications of the en
emy. I kept up the fire until the position occupied
by the Seventh Pennsylvania and Seventy-second In
diana Avas attacked, and a flanking fire opened on
myself from the hill and Avoods on our right, Avhen,
not wishing to endanger the artillery too much, I
rejoined the other regiments. Shortly after I did
so, the enemy's artillery opened on me from the hill,
and the second shell throAvn killed two of the artil
lery horses. I sent the section back out of range,
and held the position with the dismounted men, sup
ported on the flanks by cavalry, until after dark,
Avhen I established strong picket-lines and fell back
to camp. My loss was as follows: Seventh Pennsylvania,
3 killed, 11 Avounded; Fourth Michigan 1 killed, 1
AA'ounded; Seventy -second Indiana, 1 wounded; total,
4 killed, 13 wounded.
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
ROBT. H. G. MINTY,
Colonel, Commanding.
Captain Kennedy,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Second Cavalry Di
vision.

WILSON RAID— CAPTURE OF SELMA, ALA.
Report of Col. Robert H. G. Minty, Fourth Michigan
Cavalry, commanding Second Brigade, of op
erations March 31 — Apr. 2.
Hdqrs. Second Brig., Second Div., Cavalry Corps.
Selmn, Ala., .ipril 4, 1865.
Captain: I beg to hand you the following re
port of the part taken by my brigade in the assault
and capture of Selma on the 2d instant :

Appendix 49
On the night of the 31st of March I was camped
ten miles north of Montevallo, and on the night of
the 1st of April I camped at Plantersivlle, having
marched forty-five miles on that day. On the morn
ing of the 2d I marched at 6 o'clock; taking the ad
vance on the main road to Selma. The Third Ohio
Avas my advance regiment. It easily drove Avhat
small force Ave met without delaying the column for
a moment. About six miles from Selma I turned to
the right, taking a cross-road which led to the Sum
merfield road. At about 3 p. m. I found myself in
front of the works around Selma. In accordance
Avith orders from Brigadier-General Long I sent the
Third Ohio to the right and rear to cover led horses
and pack-mules. The other three regiments ( Fourth
Ohio, Seventh Pennsylvania, and Fourth Michigan):
Avere dismounted and formed line about half a mile
from the works. A strong skirmish line was pushed
forward a few hundred yards in advance, and Avas
immediately engaged with the enemy's skirmishers.
At about 4 p. m. Major-General Wilson, accompanied
by Brigadier-General Long, came forward to my
skirmish line; after examining the grounds for a few
moments General Wilson ordered an assault. The
First Brigade was now moved to my right, and my
skirmishers from that direction were drawn in. By
direction of General Long I left one regiment, the
Fourth Michigan, to support the Chicago Board of
Trade Battery. The Third Ohio Avas still protecting
the led animals, and was at this moment skirmishing
Avith Chalmers' advance. This left me but tAvo regi
ments for the assault, numbering in all 33 officers and
671 men. At about 5 p. m. the order AA'as given to
advance; the men moved forward with enthusiasm
and kept a perfect line until their left struck a
SAvamp, in Avhich they were almost knee-deep. This
threw the right considerably in advance. The left of
the First Brigade came forAA'ard in the same manner,
and, as I afterward learned, from the same cause,
swamp in front of the outer flank ; thus the right of

50 Appendix
the Fourth Ohio and the left of the One hundred and
tAventy-third Illinois gained the works first, the flanks
SAveeping forAA'ard as if the movement had been that
of indiA'idual echelon. Corporal Booth, Company A,
Fourth Ohio, was the flrst man inside the Avorks. He
Avas almost immediately after shot through the head.
The Avorks at the point of assault consisted of a
breast-Avork or parapet from six to eight feet high,
Avith a ditch about five feet deep, in front of which
there Avas a well-built palisade stretching along the
entire line. After entering the Avorks we pushed up
the line to the left, cleaning the rebels out of the bas
tions, in AA'hich we captured a considerable amount
of artillery, until arriving opposite the fort near the
cotton-gin, AA'fhich formed a portion of the inner line
of Avorks. This Avas immediately assaulted and car
ried. Three field pieces Avere captured in this work.
Here Ave again turned to the left and attacked and
carried the Avorks on the Plantersville road, capturing
five pieces of artillery, one of them a 30-pounder Par
rott. At this point I collected and reformed my
command, and at about 11 p. m. bivouacked between
the lines of Avorks. As before stated, the number en
gaged in the assault was 33 officers and 671 men. Of
these 9 officers and 114 men were killed and wound
ed. Lieutenant-Colonel Dobb, commanding Fourth
Ohio, Avas, I regret to say, killed, and Colonel McCor
mick, commanding Seventh Pennsylvania, was se
verely wounded. Each officer and soldier performed
his duty well and nobly. It is therefore, difficult for
me to make special mention of any. The gallant Cor
poral Booth, of the Fourth Ohio, was the first man
in the enemy's works, but he fell in the moment of
victory, shot through the head. Captains Moore and
Richardson, of the Fourth Ohio, were amongst the
first to enter the works, and acted throughout with
conspicuous gallantry. Major Burns, Fourth Mich
igan Cavalry, my acting assistant adjutant-general,
and Major Greeno, Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry,
my acting assistant inspector-general, were pIso

Appendix

51

amongst the first to enter the Avorks, and acted in
the most gallant manner throughout the entire ac
tion. I strongly and earnestly recommend the four
above-mentioned officers for brevet. Inclosed here-
Avith I hand you sub-reports of regimental command
ers, together Avith report of casualties.
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
ROBT. H. G. MINTY,
Colonel Fourth Michigan, Commanding Brigade.
Capt. T. W. Scott,
Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Second Division, Cavalry
Corps. ( Enclosure. )
Report of Casualties in the Second Brigade, Second
Division, Cavalry Corps, in the action at Selma,
Ala., on April 2, 1865.

Killed

Wounded

Missing

Total

Command

2U
0

2
1 0

c

u
0

c
s

tuu
0

0
5

I

I
2

4

47 I
S
44

5 1
3
1
 6*'
3d Ohio Cavalry 
M
2
5
1
IT
Total 
3
8
5
100
I
6
9
1.4
ROBT. H. G. MINTY,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
Report of Lieut. Col. Horace N. Howland, Third Ohio
Cavalry, commanding Second Brigade.
Hdqrs. Second Brig., Second Div., Cavalry Corps.
Near Macon, Ga., April 29, 1865.
Captain: BcIoav please find report of number
of guns, prisoners, flags, &c., captured by this cona-
52

Appendix

mand, forwarded in compliance with circular from
headquarters Second Division, Cavalry Corps, dated
April 6, 1865.

Regiment

uVa8

oEr

in
sk.a
300

Remarks

7th Pennsylvania Cavalry ...
4th Michigan Cavalry....'. .

2Ii 1^2 40
100
507

 8
¦5

Railroad bridge west of Selma de

stroyed April 3.
300 bales cotton destrojed near
Selma.

4th Ohio Cavalry 

Total 

The pieces of artillery mentioned above Avere
captured jointly by Seventh Pennsylvania and
Fourth Ohio.
Respectfully, HORACE N. HOWLAND,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
Capt. T. W. Scott,
Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Second Division, Cavalry
Corps.

Report of Brig. Gen. Eli Long, U. S. Army, com
manding Second Division, of Operations March
22— April 2.
Headquarters Second Division, Cavalry Corps,
Military Division of the Mississippi,
Selma, Ala., April 7, 1865.
Major: I have the honor to make the folloAV-
ing report of the part taken by my division from the
time of leaving ChickasaAv, Ala., on the 22d day of
March, until the capture of Selma, Ala., on the 2d
day of April:
On the morning of the 22d of March my com
mand moved from Chickasaw, the train having pre
ceded it tAVO days. My progress was delayed by the

Appendix 53
pontoon train, Avhich was placed under my charge,
and the excessive badness of the roads that Ave were
forced to travel My division arrived at Montevallo
on the 31st of March, having crossed Buzzard Roost
Mountain, forded the deep and rapid Avaters of the
Black and Little Warrior, and crossed the CahaAvba
on a narroAV railroad bridge. At Montevallo I found
the Fourth Division Avas a fcAV miles in advance and
skirmishing Avith the enemy. I Avent into camp near
the town. On the morning of the 1st of April I mov
ed out on the main Selma road and struck the enemy
near Randolph, and commenced skirmishing Avitli
him. The Seventy-second Indiana Volunteers Avere
in the advance, and four companies were ordered
forward and instructed to press the enemy vigorous'
ly, and charge them Avhenever they attempted to
stand. Skirmished briskly until the enemy reached
Ebenezer Church, six miles north of Plantersville,
where they were found in force and seemingly deter-
termined on making a stand. The remainder of the
Seventy-second Indiana was brought forAvard, dis
mounted, and formed on the left of the road. The
enemy's lines were soon broken, and a charge was
made by four companies of the Seventeenth In
diana Volunteers with sabers under Lieut. Col.
Frank White. They charged over a mile, cutting
through the enemy's lines, and reaching their artil
lery (four pieces), which had been firing on them
heavily as they advanced. Our charging force being
much scattered, and a second and stronger line of
battle confronting them and pouring a heavy fire
upon them, they were forced to turn to the left and
cut their Avay out, resulting in the loss, however of
Captain Taylor and 16 men, Avho charged through
and AA'ere either killed or fell into the enemy's hands.
The enemy commenced falling back immediately and
the Fourth Division striking them on the left they fled
in confusion, leaving three pieces of artillery in our
hands, also a number of prisoners. They succeeded
in carrying off most of their killed and wounded.

54 Appendix
Lieut. Col. Frank AA'hite, Seventeenth Indiana Vol
unteers, distinguished himself greatly by his gallan
try in this action. No further opposition Avas met
that evening, and I Avent into camp at Plantersville,
On the morning of tbe 2d of April I moved at 6
a. m. on the main Selma road, meeting Avith but lit
tle resistance. When Avitliin six miles of the city, I
moved to the right, taking the Summerfield and Sel
ma road, and at 3 p. m. the head of the column arriv
ed in front of the AVorks on the southwest side of the
city. My command Avas at once dismounted, taking
position on the right and left of the road. During
this time I Avas engaged in a personal inspection of
the enemy's Avorks Avith a vieAV of learning, if possi
ble, their relative strength and position. While my
lines ,Avere forming the enemy kept up a rapid firing
AA'ith his artillery, Avhich, although Avell directed, did
but little damage. A short time before the formation
Avas completed, I addressed a note to Maj. E. B.
Beaumont, assistant adjutant general. Cavalry
Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi, stating
that I thought that it was most too large an under
taking for one division alone to assault the works in
my front, but that if General Upton, Avho Avas just
coming with his division into position on my left on
the main Selma road, aa'ouM leave a thin line of skir
mishers in his front and place his division in rear of
mine that I would lead Avith my division in the as
sault. At this time the brevet major-general com
manding Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the
Mississippi, rode up, aa'Iio first agreed to this propo
sition, as I understood, but afterAvard changed bin
mind, and stated that he Avould have General Uptou,
as soon as he got into position, push forAvard on the
left at a signal gun from his battery, at Avliich time
I must also advance Avitli my division. About this
time frequent reports AA'ere brought to me that there
was ,a force of rebel cavalry, estimated from 500 to
1,000 men, skirmishing with my rear ard firing into
the pack, stock, and led animals, and threatening to

Appendix 55

make an attack in force. Fearing that some confus
ion would result among the led animals by this at
tack in my rear, and tiie enemy gaining strength iu
my front every moment I determined to make the as
sault at once Avithout any further delay or Avaiting for
the signal gun on the left. I moved forAvard at 5 p.
m., my entire line advancing promptly, and in less
than twenty-five minutes after the command to ad
vance had been given the Avorks Avere ours. The
Avorks consisted of a heavy line of earth-Avorks eight
or twelve feet in height and fifteen feet in thicknesa
at the base with a ditch in front partly filled by Ava
ter four feet in width and five feet deep, and in front
of this a stockade or picket of heavy posts planted
firmly in the ground, five feet high, and sharpened at
the top. Four heavy forts with artillery in position
also covered the ground over which the men advanc
ed The ground Avas rough, and a deep ravine had
to be passed before the works could be reached. The
men fully understood the difficulties before them.
There was no flinching; all seemed confldent of their
ability to overcome them.
As soon as we uncovered the hill about 600 yards
from the earth-works the enemy opened a rapid and
destructive fire of musketry and artillery on the line,
but Ave moved forAvard steadily until Avithin short
range, Avhen a rapid fire was opened by our Spencers,
and with a cheer the men started for the works ou a
run, sweeping forward in a solid line over fences and
ravine, scaling the stockade and on the Avorks Avith
resistless force, the enemy fighting stubbornly, many
of them clubbing their guns, but forced to retreat in
the greatest disorder, our men continuing in pursuit
through the city, and taking many prisoners. The
troops confronting me behind the breast-AVorks Avere
composed of . a portion of General Forrest's com
mand, which are regarded as their best troops in the
West. According to General Forrest's own state
ment, under a flag of truce, to the brevet major-gen
eral commanding Cavalry Corps, Military DiA'ision

56 Appendix
of the Mississippi, his force exceeded the assaulting
force in numbers. My entire force in the charge was
1,550 officers and men. The carrying of these works
and the toAvn by my division resulted in the capture
of over 2,000 prisoners, although this division did
not stop or take time to pick them up or gather them
together, and only between 600 and 1,000 were col
lected by the provost-marshals, their guards, aud
other officers and men not otherAvise occupied. We
captured no less than tAventy pieces of artillery in
position, including one 30-pounder Parrott, and a
large number of small arms Avere taken and destroy
ed. When within 150 yards of the works on the
Summerfield and Selma road I was wounded and
carried off the field, a short time after which Gener
al Wilson was riding by, and inquired of my aide-de
camp, Lieutenant Deering, if Ave had carried the
AA'orks. I had the satisfaction of hearing the answer
in the affirmative.
The Chicago Board of Trade Battery, command
ed by Capt. George I. Robinson, occupied a position
on the hill in the rear of my line. Their rapid and
effective firing contributed greatly to the demorali
zation of the enemy. It was afterward reported t9
me that this battery did good and efficient service in
assisting the driving of the enemy through and be
yond the town. Although not personally cognizant
of the part it took throughout the entire action, I
have no doubt from the manner in Avhich it had al-
Avays executed its Avork hitherto that it did every
thing possible to be done. Our loss, although slight
compared Avith the work accomplished, would have
been much less had the Fourth Michigan Cavalry
charged, as I ordered, on the left of the line in front
of the battery, and thus covered a work AA'hich enfi
laded our whole line instead of remaining, as it did,
through some mistake of the regimental or brigade
commander, with and in support of the battery. I
cannot in justice to the division refrain from stating,
Avhat the brevet major-general commanding the Cav-

AptEisrDiS S7
airy Corps must knoAV to be a fact, that this Avas the
decisive fight of the campaign; that the crushing and
demoralizing defeat here given to the Confederate
forces opposing us contributed in no small degree to
the success of our expedition, and, in fact, by defeat
ing them so badly as to render any further resistance
on their part out of the question, made the latter por
tion of the campaign comparatively a Avork of ease.
In this affair the entire division did their Avhole duty
than which no greater praise can be given to a sol
dier. The First Brigade, commanded by Col. A. O.
Miller, Seventy-second Indiana Volunteers, OAving to
longer practice and being more accustomed to fight
ing on foot probably kept a better line than the Sec
ond Brigade, but so far as courage is concerned and
the time that different regiments and portions of the
division approached the works, no appreciable dif'
ference could be seen or was reported to me. When
it is remembered that it was a depot of ammunition
which supplied a large portion of the so-called South
ern Confederacy, the importance cf its capture can
not Avell be magnified. Where all portions of the
command have done their duty so faithfully and well
during the entire march it Avould seem unjust to
make special mention of individuals, but I feel com
pelled to mention a few instances of gallantry in ac
tion where the persons mentioned here had a favor
able opportunity to distinguish themselves, and
whose conduct in action came under my own person
al observation. Of this class I must mention Capt.
T. W. Scott, Ninety-eighth Illinois Volunteers, my
acting assistant adjutant-general ; Capt. W. W. Shoe
maker, Fourth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, aide-de
camp; Lieut Henry Deering, Fourth Ohio Volunteer
Cavalry, aide-de-camp, and Lieut. S. S. Culbertson,
Nineteenth U. S. Infantry, assistant commissary of
musters, who were by my side and deported them
selves during the whole fight Avith all the
courage of true and gallant soldiers.
Capt. W. B. Gates, Third Ohio Volunteer Cav-

58 Appendix
airy, provost-marshal; Capt. J. N. Squire, Third
Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, acting assistant inspector-
general; Capt. P. B. Lewis, Third Ohio Volunteer
Cavalry, topographical engineer; Lieut. J. B. Hay-
den, F'ourth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, acting commis
sary of subsistence; Lieut. W. N. McDonald, One hun
dred and tAventy-third Illinois Volunteers, ordnance
officer, and Captain Hartranft, Seventh Pennsylvania
Cavalry, commanding escort, Avere on duty in other
portions of the field under the enemy's fire, and dis
tinguished themselves for the faithful execution of
their orders. For gallant services. Col. A. O. Miller,
Seventy-second Indiana Volunteers, commanding
First Brigade (severely Avounded) ; Col. R. H. G.
Minty, Fourth Michigan Cavalry, commanding Sec
ond Brigade; Col. C. C. McCormick, commanding
Seventh Pennslvania Cavalry (severely wounded) ;
Col. J. G. Vail, commanding Seventeenth Indiana
Volunteers; Lieut. Col. Jonathan Biggs, commanding
One hundred and twenty-third Illinois Volunti^ers
(severely Avounded) ; Lieut. Col. E. Kitchell, com
manding Ninety -eighth Illinois Volunteers; Lieut.
Col. Frank White, Seventeenth Indiana Volunteers,
and Lieut. Col. G. W. Dobb, Fourth Ohio Volunteer
Cavalry ( killed in action ) . I Avould respectfully but
most earnestly recommend Cols. A. O. Miller and R.
H. G. Minty to the rank of brigadier-generals, the
others to ^revet brigadier-generals. To the surgeon-
in-chief of the division, Frederick Corfe, much praise
is due for his prompt attention to the wounded and
his able administration of the medical department of
the division. Major Archer, Third Ohio Volunteer
Cavalry, commanding train guard; Capt. S. B. Coe,
Third Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, acting assistant quar
termaster; Lieut. J. B. Patten, Seventeenth Indiana
Volanteers; Lieut. John Bennett, Fourth Michigan
Cavalry, and the pioneers under their charge, are en
titled to great credit for the successful manner in
Avhich the division and pontoon train were brought
through, and for their untiring industry on all occa-

I,IKUT. THOMAS HAMMKR RICKERT, Q. M.

Appendix 59
sions; and the division is, in fact, mainly indebted
to their individual exertions for the presence of the
train Avith them at this time. To Capt. T. W. Scott,
Ninety-eighth Illinois Volunteers, acting assistant
adjutant-general of the division, for his industry, en
ergy, and sound judgment, and faithful performance
of his manifold duties under all circumstances, I am
greatly indebted, and Avould respectfully and most
urgently recommend, as only a just recompense for
his gallant service, that he receive the appointment
of captain and assistant adjutant-general, U. S. Vol
unteers, or that his services in some other manner be
fittingly acknowledged by such promotion as can be
granted him consistent Avith the interests of the ser
vice. Private Henry Prince, orderly, and Bugler
Henry Gieble, Fourth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, were
Avith me during the entire action, and distinguished
themselves by their coolness and bravery while in
discharge of their duties. I regret to report the death
of Lieut. Col. George W. Dobb, Fourth Ohio Volun
teer Cavalry, and the other brave officers and men
Avho fell upon the field of battle whose names will be
found in the list of casualties here appended, but it
is a proud and consoling thought, in the remembrance
held of them by their friends, to know that they died
a noble death, their faces to the enemy and battling
for their country's cause. For individual acts of gal
lantry AV'hich did not come under my personal obser
vation I Avould respectfully refer you to the accom
panying reports of brigade and regimental command
ers. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ELI LONG,
Brigadier-General, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding
Division.
Maj. E. B. Beaumont,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Cavalry Corps, Mil. Div. of the
Mississippi.

60

Appendix

(Enclosure No. 1.)

Report of casualties in the Second Division, Cavalry
Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi, in
the action of April 1, 1865, near Planters
ville, Ala.

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Total

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(Enclosure No. 2.)
Report of casualties in the Second Division, Cavalry
Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi,
at Selma, Ala., April 2, 1865.
Killed
Wounded
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Total
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30 I
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195
7th Pennsylvania Cavalry 
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ROSTER OF THE
SEVENTH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY.

Field and Staff.

COLONELS.
1st — GEORGE C. wynkoop,
mustered Aug. 21, 1861, as Colonel
Seventh Penna. Cavalry. Served as
Brigadier General in three months'
service. Discharged on surgeon's cer
tificate of disability, mustered out
and honorably discharged July 26,
1863. Died 1885.
2nd— WILLIAM B. SIPES, muster
ed August 21, 1861, as Lieutenant
Colonel, promoted to Colonel. July 26,
1863, on account of faithful services;
resigned Nov. 30, 1864. Mustered out
and honorably discharged. Served as
Captain in three months' service.
Died Sept. 4, 1905, at Bath Beach,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
3rd— CHARLES C McCORMICK,
mustered Oct. 9, 1861, as private Com
pany D; promoted to Captain Com
pany L, Nov. 14, 1861. To Colonel
Jan. 10, 1865, to rank from Dec. 1,
1864. On account of distinguished
faithful services to Brevet Brigadier
General March 3-, 1865, on account of
special services in the battle of Sel
ma, Alabama ,April 2nd, 1865. Must
ered out and honorably discharged
with regiment Aug. 23, 1865. Died
Jan. 31, 1884.

LIEUTENANT COLONELS.
1st— JAMES J. SEIBERT, muster
ed Nov.' 14, 1861, as Major. Captured
at Murfreesboro, Tennessee, July 13,
1862. Promoted to Lieutenant Col
onel July 26, 1863, on account of faith
ful services. Mustered out and hon
orably discharged Jan. 13, 1865. Died.
2nd— JAMES F. ANDRESS, must
ered Nov. 4, 1861, as Captain Com
pany G; promoted to Major March
11, 1864, for faithful services; to
Lieutenant Colonel Feb. 13, 1865, for
distinguished services in the field.
Mustered out and honorably dis
charged with regiment, Aug. 23, 1865.
3rd— CHARLES L. GREENO, must
ered Nov. 1, 1861, as Lieutenant Com
pany C; promoted to Captain Com
pany H, March 1, 1863, for faithful
services in the field; to Major Feb.
13, 1865, to rank from Dec. 22, 1864;
to Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, to date
from April 2, 1865, on account of
special bravery and distinguished
services in the battle of Selma, Ala.
Mustered out and honorably discharg
ed with regiment Aug. 23, 1865.
Served with distinction on the staff
of General Minty, as inspector. Ad
dress, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Seventh Penna. Cavalry Roster

MAJORS.
1st— JOHN B. WYNKOOP, must
ered Nov. 9, 1861, as Major; promoted
to Colonel One Hundred and Eighty-
First Penna. Volunteers, the 20th
Regt. Pa. Cavalry, July 7, 1863.
Mustered out and honorably discharg
ed. Died Jan. 19, 1901. Buried in
Charles Baber Cemetery, Pottsville.
2nd — JAMBS GIVEN, mustered
Dec. 20, 1861, as Major. Captured at
Lebanon, Tennessee, May 5, 1862.
Resigned March 31, 1863. Died.
3rd — WILLIAM H. JENNINGS,
mustered in Sept. 28, 1861, as Captain
Company A, to rank from Aug. 29,
1861; promoted to Major July 26,
1863, on account of distinguished gal
lantry at Rover, Tennessee. Mustered
out and honorably discharged Dec.
16, 1864, expiration of term. Acci
dentally fell oflE church at Girardville,
Schuylkill Co., Penna. ,and was killed.
Buried in O. F. Cemetery, St. Clair,
Pa. 4th— BENJAMIN S. DARTT, Sept.
28, 1861, as Captain Company C;
wounded at Shelbyville, Tennessee,
June 27, 1863; promoted to Major
February 13, 1865, on account of dis
tinguished and faithful services.
Mustered out and honorably dis
charged with regiment, Aug. 23, 1865
Died 1886.
5th— CHARLES C. DAVIS, must
ered as Captain Company I, Sept. 1,
1861, to rank from Aug. 24, 1861,
Captured July 27, 1862, on picket
duty at Manchester, Coffee Co., Tenn
Promoted to Major July 1, 1863, on
account of distinguished gallantry at
Unionville and Shelbyville, Tenn.
Specially distinguished and honorably
mentioned in official reports. Re
signed Sept. 16, 1864, on account of
expiration of term of service, must
ered out and honorably discharged
Address, Harrisburg, Pa.
6th — URIAH C. HARTRANFT,
to Captain Company D, Feb. 13, 1865,
to rank from December 20, 1864; to

Major August 10, 1865, to rank from
June 24, 1865. Mustered out with
regiment August 23, 1865, at Macon,
Dallas Co., Ga. See Co. D, page
Died August 6th, 1903, Dayton, Ohio.
Brevet Major- CYRUS NEWLIN,
mustered as Captain Company F, Oct.
25, 1861. Wounded at Sparta, Tenn.,
Aug. 17, 1863. Captured at Noonday
Creek, Ga., June 20, 1864. Dis
tinguished for special gallantry at
Noonday Creek, Ga. Promoted to
Major of the regiment Oct. 15, 1864,
being a prisoner of war was not must
ered. Mustered out and honorably
discharged with brevet of Major
United States Volunteers, April 1,
1865. ADJUTANTS.
1st— RICHARD P. MOSBN, must
ered Nov. 5, 1861, as Adjutant.
Wounded at Lebanon, Tenn., May 5,
1862. Promoted Captain Company D,
May 2, 1862, not mustered. Resigned
Jan. 21, 1863, to accept promotion as
Lieutenant Colonel in the 21st Penna.
Cavalry. Mustered out and honorably
discharged. Died.
2d — First Lientenant and Adjutant
—GEORGE F. STEAHLIN, private
Company H — "Washingotn Artiller-
ists"^ — 25th Regiment Penna. Volun
teer Infantry. Mustered in at Har
risburg, Pa., April 18, 1861. Five
companies, 530 strong, were the first
to arrive at Washington, D. C, April
18, 1861, and are known as the "First
Defenders of the Capitol." Co. B
was organized at Fort Washington,
Md., in June, 1861, to which George
F. Steahlin was assigned and de
tailed as Company Clerk. Mustered
out at Harrisburg, Pa., Aug. 1, 1861.
Enrolled in Co. F, 7th Penna. Vol.
Cavalry, Oct., 1861. Mustered in
Nov. 14, 1861, as First Sergeant.
Promoted to First Lieutenant and Ad
jutant, vice Richard F. Mosen, re
signed, Jan. 25, 1863. Mustered in
February 20, 1863, to Captain Co. E,
Nov. 1, 1864. Mustered out January
7, 1865.

Field and Staff

Member of Jere Helms' Post, No.
26, G. A. R., Schuylkill Haven, Pa.
Post Commander 1900-1. Member ot
Union Veteran Legion, No. 43, Read
ing, Berks Co., Pa. Appointed by
Robert Pattison, Governor of Penn
sylvania, a member of the Chicka
mauga-Chattanooga Battlefield Com
mission. Secretary and Treasurer of
the Seventh Penna. Veteran Volun
teer Cavalry Association. Died at
Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Co., Pa., Feb.
25, 1903. Buried at Orwigsburg, Pa.
3rd — WILLIAM M. WATTS, re
cruit, mustered in Company I March
7, 1864; promoted to First Lieutenant
and Adjutant March 2, 1865. Must
ered in May 15, 1865. Mustered out
with regiment, Macon, Ga., Aug. 23,
1865. Died Sept. 12, 1904, at Car
lisle. Buried at Carlisle, Pa. Notice
by his wife.
BATTALION ADJUTANTS.
1st— WLLIAM T. ALLEN, Tent
Sergeant Co. A. Mustered in Sept.
28, 1861. Promoted to Battalion Ad
jutant Jan. 13, 1862. Assigned to
First Battalion. Honorably discharg
ed as an excess officer Sept. 9, 1862.
Commissioned Second Lieutenant Co.
H, 162nd regiment — 17th Penna. Vol
unteer Cavalry — Nov. 1, 1862. Pro
moted to First Lieutenant, Feb. 17,
1863, to Captain, Feb. 8, 1865. Must
ered out June 26, 1865. Died April
1, 1885. Buried at Jerseytown, Colum
bia Co., Pa.
2nd — NICHOLAS A. WYNKOOP,
Sergeant Co. D — "Nagle Guards"—
6th Regiment Penna. Volunteer In
fantry, term three months. Mustered
in April 22, 1861. Mustered out July
27, 1861. Mustered in Co. L, 7th
Penna. Volunteer Cavalry, as a pri
vate Oct. 15, 1861. Promoted to Bat
talion Adjutant Jan. 1, 1862. Assign
ed to Second Battalion. Aide de
Camp to Brigadier General Peter
Johnson. Killed Aug. 21, J862, in
ftctioft at Q^lJatin, Tenn,

3rd — JAMES H. B. WARFIELD,
private Co. D — "Nagle Guards" — 6th
Regiment Penna. Volunteer Infantry,
term three months. Mustered in
April 22, 1861. Mustered out July 27,
1861. Mustered In as a private in Co.
F, 7th Penna. Volunteer Cavalry,
Nov. 14, 1861. Promoted to corporal
Nov. 15, 1861; to Battalion Adjutant
Jan. 1, 1862. Honorably discharged
as an excess oificer Sept. 3, 1862.
Commissioned Second Lieutenant Co.
I, November 15, 1862. Mutsered in
Dec. 26, 1862. Discharged May 12,
1863. Private Co. Penna. Volun
teer Cavalry. Mustered in
Mustered out 1865. Residence
1318 Seltzer street, Philadelphia, Pa.
QUARTERMASTERS.
1st — THOMAS HAMMER RICK
ERT, First Lieutenant Co. A. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Promoted to
Quartermaster Nov. 5, 1861. Ap
pointed Brigade Quartermaster 1863
to 1864; Division Quartermaster 1864
to muster out. Mustered out Nov.
5, 1864, expiration of term. Died
Nov. 16, 1899, at Pottsville, Schuylkill
Co., Pa. Buried in Charles Baber
Cemetery, Pottsville, Pa.
2nd — JOHN B. REED, Regimental
Quartermaster Sergeant, mustered in
Sept. 28, 1861. Promoted to Battalion
Quartermaster and Commissary of
Subsistance Jan. 1, 1862. Honorably
discharged Sept. 1, 1862, as an excess
officer. Commissioned Commissary of
Subsistance Oct. 15, 1862. Dismissed
November 1, 1863. Died February 22,
1898, at Mt. Carmel, Pa. Buried at
Shamokin, Northumberland Co., Pa.
3rd — GEORGE B. F. KITCHEN,
veteran. Private Co. A. Re-enlisted
as a veteran. Mustered in Sept. 28,
1861. Promoted to Quartermaster
Nov. 29, 1864. Mustered in Dec. 7,
1864. To Captain Co. A, July 24, 1865.
Mustered in Aug. 10, 1865. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Aug.
23, 1865. Died December 13, 1883, at
Shenandoah, Schuylkill Co,, Pa,

Seventh Penna. Cavalry Roster

4th— CHARLES TREGO, veteran.
Sergeant Co. B. Mustered in Nov. 14,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran Nov.
1863. Promoted to Regimental
Quartermaster Sergeant, Dec. 7, 1864;
to Quartermaster July 24, 1865; not
mustered. Mustered out with regi
ment, Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Res
idence Soldiers' Home, Hampton, Va.
BATTALION QUARTERMASTERS.
1st— WILLIAM J. McQUADE, Ser
geant Co. H — "Washington Artiller
ists" — 25th Regiment Penna. Volun
teer Infantry. Mustered in April 18,
1861. Promoted to Second Lieuten
ant Co. B. Mustered out August 1,
1861. Five companies of the 25th
Regiment Penna. Volunteer Infantry,
first volunteer troops to arrive at
Washington, D. C, April 18, 1861.
Now known as the "First Defenders
of the Capitol."
Private Co. H, 7th Penna. Volun
teer Cavalry. Mustered in Sept. 23,
1861. Promoted to Battalion Quarter
master and Commissary of Subsis
tence. Assigned to First Battalion,
January 1, 1862. Honorably discharg
ed as an excess officer May 23, 1863.
Member of Allison Brothers Post, No.
144, Port Carbon, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
Has served as Post Commander. Res
idence Port Carbon, Schuylklil Co.,
Pa. 2nd— JOHN D. BURGE, Quarter
master Sergeant, Co. G — "Llewellyn
Rifles" — 6th Regiment, Penna. Volun
teer Infantry, term three months.
Mustered in April 22, 1861. Muster
ed out July 27, 1861.
Private Oo. F, 7th Penna. Volunteer
Cavalry. Mustered in October 22,
1861. Promoted to Battalion Quarter
master and Commissary of Subsis
tence January 1, 1862. Honorably dis
charged as an excess oificer May 12,
1862. 3rd— RICHARD H. FISK, Corporal
Co. P. Mustered in November 14,
1861. Promoted to Battalion Quarter
master and Commissary of Subsis
tence January 1, 1862. Commissioned

March 1, 1864. Mustered in March
11, 1864. Commissioned Captain Co.
F, Qctober 15, 1864. Not mustered.
Resigned May 1, 1865. Died April
4, 1872, at St. Albans, W. Va. Buried
in Ewing's Churchyard Cemetery,
Mercer Co., N. J.
COMMISSARY OF SUBSISTENCE.
1st— GEORGE S. FRAZER, veteran.
Seregant Co. K. Mustered in Oct.
12, 1861. Promoted to Regimental
Commissary Sergeant November 1,
1863. Re-enlisted as a veteran Nov.
1863. Promoted Commissary of Sub
sistence Dec. 20, 1864. Mustered in
Feb. 15, 1865. Discharged May 21,
1865. Died January 26, 1898, at Pitts
burg, Pa. Buried at Connellsville,
Fayette Co., Pa.
2nd— MICHAEL BRECKBILL, vet
eran. Mustered in Co. D, Oct. 9, 1861.
Promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant.
Re-enlisted as a veteran November
28, 1863. Promoted to Second Lieu
tenant Co. D, Dec. 20, 1864. Mustered
in February 13, 1865. Promoted to
Commissary of Subsistence July 24,
1865. Mustered in Aug. 10, 1865.
Mustered out with regiment, Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Dan
ville, Montour Co., Pa.
SURGEONS.
1st — ALEXANDER M. SPEER,
Surgeon 12th Regiment, Penna. Vol
unteers; term three months. Must
ered in April 25, 1861. Mustered out
Aug. 5, 1861.
Surgeon 7th Penna. Volunteer Cav
alry. Commissioned Sept. 14, 1861.
Mustered in Nov. 14, 1861. Promoted-
to Surgeon U. S. Volunteers, June 1,
1863. Residence 255 Fifth avenue,
Pittsburg, Allegheny Co., Pa.
2nd— JOHN L. SHERK, Assistant
Surgeon. Commissioned Sept. 14,
1861. Mustered in Nov. 4, 1861.
Promoted to Surgeon June 23, 1863.
Killed Dec. 29, 1864, at Bardstown,
Nelson Co,, Ky., by guerillas.

Field and Staff

5

3i.d_-VV^ILLIAM. B. HEZLEP, must
ered in June 27, 1865. Mustered out
with regiment Macon, Ga., Aug. 23,
1865. Died Aug. 27, 1887, at Wilkins-
burg, Allegheny Co., Pa.
ASSISTANT SURGEONS.
1st— REUBEN S. SHIRNER, super
numerary. Commissioned Aug. 4,
1862. Not mustered. By orders de
ported from regiment March 20, 1863.
2nd— THEODORE J. JUNG (Yung)
Mustered in Jan. 1, 1863. Mustered
out with regiment, Macon, Ga., Aug.
23, 1865. Died November 22, 1900, at
Titusville, Crawford Co., Pa. Buried
in Greendale Cemetery, Meadville,
Crawford Co., Pa.
3rd— GEOROE F. HARRIS, commis
sioned March 21, 1864. Mustered in
March 23, 1864. Resigned Sept. 20,
1864. Residence Bellefonte, Centre
Co., Pa.
4th— GEORGE Z. PRETZ, mustered
in July 24, 1865. Mustered out with
regiment, Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.
Residence 186 Remsen street, Brook
lyn, N. Y. CHAPLAINS.
1st— REUBEN A. DRAKE, commis
sioned Oct. 10, 1861. Mustered in
November 1, 1861. Resigned Dec. 10,
1862. 2nd — CHARLES A. RITTEN-
HOUSE, mustered in March 4, 1864.
Resigned May 1, 1865. Residence
Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pa.
NON-COMMISSIONED STAFF.
Veterinary Surgeon — GEORGE F.
PARRY, mustered in June 22, 1863.
Mustered out Died Dec. 10,
1886, at Newtown, Bucks Co., Pa.
Sergeant Major — D. WEBSTER
RANK, mustered in Oct. 9, 1861. Pro
moted from Sergeant Co. D to Ser
geant Major, November 18, 1861; to
Second Lieutenant Co. B, Nov. 1, 1862;
to First Lieutenant Co. M, May 1,
1863; to Captain Co. M, Sept. 15, 1864.
Not mustered. Mustered out Dec. 16,

1864, expiration of term. Residence
Limestoneville, Montour Co., Pa.
Sergeant Major — CHARLES
BRANDT, veteran. Mustered in,' Dec.
21, 1861. Promoted from Sergeant
Co. M to Sergeant Major July 1, 1863;
to Second Lieutenant Co. M, March
9, 1864; to First Lieutenant Sept. 15,
1864; to Captain Dec. 1, 1864. Re
ported dead.
Sergeant Major — COLEMAN H.
WATTS, recruit. Mustered in March
7, 1864. Promoted to Sergeant Major
from Sergeant Co. M, April 7, 1864.
Co. B, 60th Regiment Penna. Volun
teers — 3rd Penna Cavalry — April 3,
1865, to rank from January 1, 1865.
Mustered out May 28, 1865.
Died February 2, 1896, at Chicago,
III. See Co. M, page
Sergeant Major— GEORGE NUTZ,
recruit. Mustered in February 29,
1864. Promoted from Sergeant Co.
F to Sergeant Major May 9, 1865.
Commissioned First Lieutenant Co.
F, July 24, 1865. Not mustered. Must
ered out with regiment, Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 2, 1865. Reported dead.
REGIMENTAL Q. M. SERGEANTS.
1st— HUGH B. MOONEY, mustered
in Nov. 4, 1861. Promoted from Co.
G to Quartermaster Sergeant Jan. 1,
1862; to Second Lieutenant Co. G,
March 25, 1862. Resigned Feb. 3,
1863. Reported dead.
2nd — JESSE B. RANK, mustered
in Oct. 31, 1861. Promoted from Co.
D to Second Lieutenant Co. D Jan. 11,
1864, to rank from April 11, 1863.
Commissioned First Lieutenant Dec.
1, 1864, not mustered. Mustered out
Jan. 6, 1865. Residence Washington,
D. C.
3rd— CHARLES T. TREGO, vet
eran. Mustered in November 14,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran Nov.
1863. Promoted to Regimental Q. M.
Sergeant Dec. 7, 1864. Commissioned
First Lieutenant and Quartermaster
July 24, 1865, not mustered. Must
ered out with regiment, Macon, Ga.,

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Aug. 23, 1865. Residence, Soldiers'
Home, Hampton, Va.
4th — Commissary Sergeant — E. W.
ROSBNCRANS, recruit. Mustered
in February 6, 1863. Promoted to
corporal to Commissary Ser
geant 1864. Mustered out
with regiment, Macon, Ga., Aug. 23,
1865. HOSPITAL STEWARDS.
1st— WILLIAM M. IRVIN, veteran.
Mustered in Oct. 16, 1861. Promoted
to Hospital Steward from private Co.
K, Oct. 16, 1861. Re-enlisted as a
veteran Nov. 28, 1863. Mustered out
with regiment, Macon, Ga., Aug. 23,
1865. Residence Mobile, Ala.
2nd— FRANCIS W. KEYS, recruit.
Mustered in Dec. 28, 1863. Promoted
from private Co. K, Jan. 12, 1864.
Mustered out with regiment, Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Wlla-
wana, Bradford Co., Pa. Died Dec.
16, 1903. SADDLER.
1st— JEREMIAH L. EICH, veteran.
Mustered in November 1, 1861. Pro
moted from Saddler Co C, March 13,

1863. Re-enlisted as a veteran Nov.
1863. Transferred as a private to
Co. C. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.
2nd— OLIVER P. BARR, veteran.
Mustered in October 31, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran November, 1863.
Promoted from Saddler Co. D, Dec.
1, 1864. Mustered out with regiment,
Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence
Watsontown, Northumberland Co., Pa.
CHIEF BUGLARS.
1st— JOSEPH ASHMAN, mustered
in September 28, 1861. Promoted
from Bugler Co. A, Jan. 1, 1862. De
serted. 2nd — JOHN S. COLE, veteran.
Mustered in Sept. 3, 1861. Promoted
from Bugler Co. I, May 1, 1863. Re-
enlisted as a veteran Nov., 1863.
Mustered out with regiment, Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Enlisted in U. S.
army and killed in one of the en
gagements with Indians.
SUTLER.
BENJAMIN M. MILLER. Died
March 29, 1900, of apoplexy. A com
rade of Gowen Post, No. 23, G. A. R.,
Pottsville, Pa.

Company A,

CAPTAINS.

1st — WILLIAM H. JENNINGS,
mustered in Sept. 28, 1861, to rank
from Aug. 29, 1861. Promoted to
Major, July 26, 1863. See Field and
Staff, page . Killed at Girardville,
Pa., accidentally fell off church. O.
F. Cemetery, St. Clair, Pa.
2nd— PBRCEY H. WITE, private
Schuylkill County Troop, 1859. Pri
vate Company L, Third Penna. Cav
alry— 60th in line— Aug., 1861. Pro
moted to First Lieutenant Company
A, 7th Penna. Volunteer Cavalry

November 5, 1861. Mustered in
Nov. 25, 1861. Promoted to Captain
July 26, 1863, to rank from June 25,
1863. Honorably discharged Feb. 10,
1865. Wounded Aug. 20, 1863, in
action at Sparta, White Co., Tenn.
Captured Aug. 20, 1864, in engage
ment, Lovejoy's Station, Ga. Kil
patrick's raid. Prisoner at Charles
ton, S. C, from Aug. 25 to Nov. 23,
1864. Residence 634 East Park street.
Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pa.
3rd— GEORGE B. F. KITCHEN,
veteran. Mustered in as priavte Sept
2, 1861, Appointed Sergeant Co. A,

Company A

1861. Promoted to Regimental Quar
termaster Dec. 7, 1864, to rank from
Nov. 29, 1864; to Captain Co. A, Aug.
25, to rank from July 24. Re-enlisted
as a veteran, Nov., 1863, at Hunts
ville, Ala. Died Dec. 13, 1883, at
Shenandoah, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
LIEUTENANTS.
1st— First Lieutenant — THOMAS
H. RICKERT, mustered in Sept. 28,
1861, to rank from Sept. 2, 1961. Pro
moted to Regimental Quartermaster
Nov. 5, 1861. See Field and Staff,
page . Died.
2nd— First Lieutenant — JOHN D.
JONES, private Co. H — "WetheriU
Rifles," 9th Regiment, Penna. Volun
teer Infantry, April 24 to July 29,
1861. Mustered in Co. A, 7th Penna.
Volimteer Cavalry, Second Lieuten
ant September 28, 1861, to rank from
Aug. 30, 1861. Promoted to First
Lieutenant July 26, 1863, to rank from
June 25, 1863. Mustered out Dec. 6,
1864, expiration of term. Residence
Hastings, Cambria Co., Pa.
3rd— First Lieutenant — EDWARD
H. SHUTT, veteran. Private Co. E—
"Ashland Rifies" — 6th Regiment,
Penna. Volunteer Infantry, April 24
to July 29, 1861. Mustered in Com
pany A, 7th Penna. Volunteer Cav
alry, Sept. 28, 1861. Appointed
Sergeant July 26, 1863. Re-enlisted
as a veteran at Huntsville, Ala., Nov.
1863. Promoted to First Lieutenant
Dec. 18. 1864, to rank from Dec. 1,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence
Soldiers' Home, Dayton, Ohio.
, 1st — Second Lieutenant — DAVID I.
PRICE, mustered in Sept, 28, 1861.
Promoted to First Sergeant Jan. 1,
1862; to 'Second Lieutenant July 26,
1863, to rank from June 25, 1863.
Wpunded in charge at Rover, Tenn.,
.lanuarv 31, 1863. Mustered out Dec.
19, 1864, expiration of term. Died
April 15, 1882. at Bay View, Mil
waukee Co., Wis.

2nd — Second Lieutenant — PETER
P. KELLY, veteran. Mus'tered in
Sept. 28, 1861. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran at Huntsville, Ala., Nov., 1863.
Promoted to Second Lieutenant Feb.
13, 1865, to rank from Dec. 20, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Died Sept. 29,
1905, at Mt. Carmel, Pa. Buried
Oct. 3, 1905, St. Mary's Cemetery,
Mt. Carmel, Pa.
SERGEANTS.
1st— First Sergeant— WILLIAM T.
ALLEN, mustered in Sept. 28, 186L
Promoted to Battalion Adjutant Jan.
13, 1862. See Field and Staff, page
. Sergeant Co. H— "WetheriU Ri
fies" — 9th Penna. Volunteer Infantry,
April 24 to July 29, 1861.
2nd— First Sergeant— JOHN CARL,
veteran. Mustered in Sept. 28,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran at
Huntsville, Ala., Nov., 1863. Ap
pointed First Sergeant Feb. 13, 1865.
Mustered out with company at
Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Died at
Mt. Carmel, Northumberland Co., Pa.,
March 28, 1900, aged 65 years. Buried
in Alaska Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Pa.
3rd — JAMES KEALY, veteran.
Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Re-en
listed Nov., 1863, at Huntsville, Ala.
Mustered out with company at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Died April 24,
1898, at Minersville, Schuylkill Co.,
Pa. Buried in St. Vincent de Paul's
Parish Cemetery, Minersville, Pa.
4th— LOUIS H. SCHUTT, veteran
Mustered in Sept. 28. 1861. Re-en
listed as a veteran at Huntsville, Ala
Nov., 1863. Mustered out with com
pany at Macon, Ga., Aug. 23. 1865
Residence Locust Gap, Northumber
land Co., Pa.
5th — JACOB BEAVER, veteran.
Mustered in Sept. 28. 1861. Re en
listed as a veteran at Huntsville. Ala ,
Nov., 1863. Mustered out at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.
6th— DANIEL FEIGLEY, veteran.
Musterea in ^ept. 38, 1861. Re-enlist,

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ed as a veteran at Huntsville, Ala.,
Nov., 18G3. Mustered out with com
pany at Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.
Reported dead at Shamokin, North
umberland Co., Pa.
7th — JOHN BRENNAN, mustered
in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out, ex
piration of term, Nov., 1864. Died
Feb. 7, 1890. Buried Feb. 11, 1890,
at Donaldson, Pa. ,
8th— FREDERICK HOPKINS, vet
eran. Mustered in Co. B — ^"Ashland
Rifies" — 6th Penna. Volunteer In
fantry, April 22, 1861. Mustered out
July 27, 1861. Mustered in Co. A,
7th Penna. Volunteer Cavalry, Sept.
28, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran at
Huntsville, Ala., Nov., 1863. Honor
ably discharged by general orders
May 19, 1865. Is a member of Wat-
Galley Five . . 5 5 5 5 5
kin Waters Post, No. 146, G. A. R.,
Shenandoah, Pa. Residence No. 1009
Bast Centre street, Mahanoy City,
Schuylkill Co., Pa.
9th— THOMAS M. PRICE, muster
ed in Co. H— "Lafayette Rifies" — 14th
Regiment, Penna. Volunteer Infantry,
April 30, 1861. Mustered out Aug.
7, 1861. Mustered in Co. A, 7th Pa.
Volunteer Cavalry Sept. 28, 1861. Dis
charged for disability Feb. 26, 1863.
Died at St. Clair, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
10th— JOHN M. ROBINSON, must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Accidentally
wounded Jan. 26, 1863. Discharged
for disability June 15, 1863. Died
July 14, 1895, at Williamstown, Dau
phin Co., Pa. Buried in Evangelical
Cemetery. llth— JOHN ENNIS, veteran. Mus
tered in Co. H — "Lafayette Rifles"
— 14th Regiment Penna. Volunteer
Infantry, as Second Lieutenant April
30, 1861. Mustered out August 7,
1861. Mustered in Co. A, 7th Penna.
Volunteer Cavalry Sept. 28, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran at Hunts
ville, Ala., Nov., 1863. Appointed
Color Sergeaint. Wounded April 2,
1865, in assault on Fort at Selma, I

Ala. Died April ¦?, 1865. He was a
veteran of the Crimean War. Held
several medals of honor and partici
pated in the charge of' the Light
Brigade. 12th— JOHN GREATHEAD, private
Co. C — "Scott Rifles" — 10th Regiment
Penna. Volunteer Infantry, April 26
to July 31, 1861. Mustered in Co.
A, 7th Penna. Volunteer Cavalry,
Sept. 28, 1861. Died Feb. 8, 1863, at
Nashville, Tenn.
13th— DAVID F. REESE, mustered
in Sept. 28, 1861. Killed in action at
Lovejoys Station, Ga., Aug. 20, 1864.
Kilpatrick's raid around Atlanta, Ga.
14th — THOMAS H. SPITTLE, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 13, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Died July 28,
1893, at Mt. Carmel, Northumberland
Co., Pa. Buried at St. Clair, Schuyl
kill Co., Pa.
15th— DANIEL B. HENDERSON,
recruit. Mustered in Jan. 2, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Macon,
Ga., August 23, 1865.
16th — ELIAS DeLONG, recruit.
Mustered in February 5, 1864. Must
ered out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Died at Port Carbon,
Schuylkill Co., Pa.
CORPORALS.
1st — GEORGE RAHN, veteran.
Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Re-enlist
ed as a veteran at Huntsville, Ala.,
Nov., 1863. Mustered out at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Reported dead.
2nd — BENJAMIN CHADWICK.
Mustered In Co. H — "WetheriU
Rifles" — 9th Regiment Penna. Volun
teer Infantry April 24, 1861; mustered
out July 29, 1861. Mustered in Co.
A, 7th Pa. Volunteer Cavalry, Sept.
28, 1861. Mustered out Sept. 28,
1864, expiration of term. Accident
ally killed in coal mine in Missouri,
about 1875.
3rd— DAVID H. WETZEL. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out

Company A

Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term.
Residence Haas, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
4th— WILLIAM H. GEIGER. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Died March
29, 1863, at Murfreesborough, Tenn.
Buried in National Cemetery at Nash
ville, Tenn. Grave 224.
5th— JOHN DOLAN. Mustered in
Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out Sept.
28, 1864, expiration of term. Died.
6th— REUBEN FBIGLBY, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 27, 1864. Wounded
April 2, 1865, at Selma, Ala. In hos
pital at time company was mustered
out. Residence Cabel, Northumber
land Co., Pa.
7th — CHARLES P. HESSEN-
BERGER, recruit. Private Co. C —
"Scott Rifles" — 10th Regiment Penna.
Volusteer Infantry, April 26 to July
31, 1861. Mustered in Co. A, 7th
Penna. Vet. Volunteer Cavalry Feb. 9,
1864. Mustered out with company
Aug. 23, 1865. Died February 2, 1888,
at Harrisburg, Pa. Buried at Mid-
dleport, Schuylkill Co., Pa. Member
of Col. S. G. Simmons Post, No. 116,
G. A. R., Harrisburg, Pa., Knights of
Golden Eagle and Ancient Order
United Workmen.
8th— DANIEL BOWERS, recruit.
Mustered in February 23, 1864. Must
ered out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Thayer,
Union Co., Iowa.
9th— PATRICK W. CAHILL, re-
cruit. Private Co. H — "Emergency"
— 6th Regiment Penna. State Militia,
Sept. 17, 1863.
Mustered in Co. A, 7th Penna. Vet.
Volunteer Cavalry, Feb. 23, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Macon,
Ga., August 23, 1865. Member oi'
Lawrence Post, No. 17, G. A. R., Mi
nersville. Pa. Residence, Minersville,
Schuylkill Co., Pa.
10th— SAMUEL BRYSON, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 29, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga., Aug.
23, 1865. Reported dead.

llth — ISAAC O. BILLMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 22, 1864.
Promoted to corporal July 17, 1865.
Mustered out with company at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Man-
data, Northumberland Co., Pa. Died
Aug. 7, 1904, at Jackson, Northumber
land Co., Pa., aged 65.
12th— TIMOTHY W. ADAMS, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 23, 1864.
Promoted to corporal July 17, 1865.
Mustered out with company at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Mt.
Carmel, Northumberland Co., Pa.
Saddier — JOHN CLEWS, veteran.
Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Re-en
listed at Huntsville, Ala., Nov., 1863.
In hospital at muster out of company.
Residence, Mavena, Kans.
Armourer- MAURICE O'NEIL, vet'
eran. Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861.
Re-enlisted at Huntsville, Ala., Nov.,
1863. Mustered out at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Died at Philadelphia,
Pa. 1st— Blacksmith — FREDERICK J.
SCHROPE, veteran. Private Co. D
— "Washington Light Infantry" — 10th
Regiment Penna. Volunteer Infantry,
April 26 to July 31, 1861. Blacksmith,
mustered in Co. A, 7th Penna. Volun
teer Cavalry, September 28, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., Nov., 1863. Mustered out at
Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Accident
ally killed Aug. 25, 1867, near Pine
Grove, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
2nd— Blacksmith— THOMAS FOST
ER, recruit. Mustered in February
15, 1864. Mustered out with company
at Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Died
1894. at St. Clair, Schuylkill Co.. Pa.
Buried in O. F. Cemetery, St. Clair,
Pa. Farrier— AUGUST SCHULTHISER,
veteran. Mustered in Sept. 28. 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran at Hunts
ville, Ala., Nov., 1863. Mustered out
with company at Macon, Ga., Aug.
23, 1865. Residence Soldiers' Home,
Hampton, Va.

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BUGLERS.
1st— JOSEPH ASHMBAD. Must
ered in Sept. . 28, 1861. Appointed
Regimental Bugler Jan. 1, 1862. De
serted, date not known.
2nd— JONATHAN BULL, recruit.
Sergeant 4th Regiment Penna. Militia
Sept. 15 to Sept. 25, 1862. Sergeant
39th Penna. Volunteer Militia, July,
1863. Mustered in Co. A. 7th Penna. Vol
unteer Cavalry, Feb. 11, 1864. Hon
orably discharged by general orders
Sept. 30, 1865. Residence Port Car
bon, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
3rd— AUGUST SCHLOTMAN, re
cruit. Private Co. B, 129th Penna.
Volunteer Infantry, Aug. 11, 1862, to
May 18, 1863. Mustered in Co. A, 7th
Penna. Vet. Volunteer Cava-lry, Feb.
15, 1864. Mustered out at Macon, Ga ,
Aug. 23, 1865. Died June 3, 1902, at
St. Clair, Schuylkill Co., Pa. A Jus
tice of the Peace for a number of
years. Member of Ennis Post, No. 47,
G. A. R., St. Clair.
PRIVATES.
1st— WILLIAM O. ARTER, veteran.
Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Re-en
listed at Huntsville, Ala., Nov., 1863.
In hospital at muster out of com
pany. Residence Corry, Brie Co., Pa.
2nd— WILLIAM ANGUS. Mustered
in Sept. 28, 1861. Died Jan. 14, 1863,
at Nashville, Tenn.
3rd— GEORGE ANSPACH. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Died Feb. 28,
1862, at Munfordsville, Hart Co., Ky.
4th— JOSEPH ANDERSON, recruit.
Mustered in June 18, 1863. Deserted
Nov. 18, 1863.
5th — ALBERT ADAMS, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 23, 1864. Honor.
ably discharged by general order
July 15, 1865.
6th — NORMAN ALLEN, cook.
Negro. Mustered in April 29, 1863.
Mustered out with company at Ma-
eon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.

7th — HENRY W. ALSPACH, re
cruit. Mustered in February 23, 1864.
Mustered out at Macon, Ga., Aug.
23, 1865. Residence Rockland, Berks
Co., Pa.
8th— WILLIAM ANSPACH, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 23, 1864. Honor
ably discharged by general order
June 27, 1865.
Died at Broad Mt., Schuylkill Co.,
Pa., June 4, 1903. Buried June 8,
1903, in O. P. Cemetery, St. Clair,
Pa. 9th— HENRY H. BEISEL, veteran.
Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Re-enlisted
at Huntsville, Ala., Nov., 1863. Must
ered out with company at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residesce Shen
andoah, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
10th— EDWARD BRADLEY. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out
Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term.
Died at Thomaston, Schuylkill Co.,
Pa. llth— JAMBS BATEMAN. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out
Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term.
Died at Wiconisco, Dauphin Co., Pa.
12th— JOHN BRAMLEY. Mustered
in Sept. 28, 1861. Deserted, date not
known. Reported dead.
13th— WILLIAM BOWER, recruit.
Mustered in February 22, 1862. Dis
charged by general order June 28,
1865. 14th— CHARLES BEAUMONT, re
cruit. Private Co. H, 129th Regiment
Penna. Volunteer Infantry August 16,
1862. Mustered out at Harrisburg,
Pa., May 18, 1863. Private Co. C, 39th
Regiment Penna. Volunteer Militia,
July, 1863. Mustered in Co. A, 7th
Penna. Vet. Volunteer Cavalry Feb. 9,
1864. Mustered out with company at
Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Died Jan.
25, 1903, at St. Clair, Schuylkill Co.,
Pa. Buried in Odd Fellows' Ceme
tery. 15th— ALFRED BILLMAN, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 6, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Gg,., Aug;,

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23, 1865. Residence Port Jervls,
Orange Co., N. Y.
16th. — JAMES BURNS, recruit.
Mustered in February 17, 1864. Must
ered out with company at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Shen
andoah, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
17th— GEORGE BOWER, recruit.
Mustered in February 22, 1864. Died
Oct. 2, 1864, at Columbia, Tenn. Bur
ied in National Cemetery, Nashville,
Tenn. Section L, grave 228.
18th— CHRISTIAN BURKHOLDER,
recruit, one year. Mustered in Sept.
15, 1864. Died April 22, 1865, at
Selma, Ala. Buried in National Cem
etery, Marietta, Ga. Section L,
grave 242.
19th— JOHN BRETZ, recruit. Pri
vate Co. H, 6th Regiment Pa. State
Militia — "Emergency." Served two
weeks. Sept. 17, 1863. Mustered in
Co. A, 7th Penna. Vet. Vol. Cavalry
Feb. 25, 1864. Died Aug. 6, 1865, at
Macon, Ga. Buried in National Cem
etery, Macon, Ga. Grave 13,301.
20th— MICHAEL BERGIN, recruit.
Mustered in March 4, 1864. In hos
pital at muster out of company. Ac
cidentally killed May 21, 1902, at Au
burn, Schuylkill Co., Pa., on Phila
delphia and Reading Railroad. Buried
at Pottsville, Pa.
21st — DENNIS BOWES, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 25, 1864. Mustered
out at Macon, Ga., with company Aug.
23, 1865.
22nd— JOHN BURK, recruit. Must
ered in Aug. 27, 1863. Deserted Dec.
20, 1864.
23rd— LAWRENCE BURNS (Joseph
Bright), recruit. Mustered in Feb.,
1864. Deserted Dec. 12, 1864.
24th— JAMES CANFIELD. Must
ered in September 28, 1861. Died
March 1, 1862, at New Haven, La
Rue Co., Ky.
25th — MARTIN CAMERON, vet
eran. Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran Nov., 1863. Ac

cidentally killed Nov. 22, 1864, on
steamboat on the Ohio river near
Evansville, Ind.
26th — PETER CLARK, veteran.
Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Re-en
listed as a veteras Nov., 1863. In hos
pital at muster out of company.
27th— THOMAS CHADWICK, re
cruit. Private Co. D — "Nagle
Guards" — 6th Penna. Volunteer In
fantry, April 22 to July 27, 1861.
Mustered in Co. A, 7th Penna. Volun
teer Cavalry Sept. 23, 1862. Honor
ably discharged by general order May
8, 1865. Residence 902 Lamberton
street, Trenton, N. J.
28th— ISAAC P. CAMPBELL, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 27, 1864.
Mustered out at . Macon, Ga., with
company, Aug. 23, 1865. Residence
Mt. Carmel, Pa.
29th — WILLIAM D. CAMPBELL,
drafted (one year). Mustered in
Oct. 12, 1864. Mustered out at Ma
con, Ga., with company Aug. 23, 1865.
30th— ELIAS CLINGER, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 23, 1864. In hos
pital at muster out of company. Res
idence, Mabel, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
31st— WILLIAM CROOP, recruit.
Mustered in March 2, 1864. Must
ered out at Macon, Ga., with com
pany, Aug. 23, 1865.
32nd— GODFREY CARLISLE, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 27, 1864.
Prisoner from Oct. 1, 1864, to" April
21, 1865. Mustered out by general
order May 19, 1865. Residence 408
Louise street, Williamsport, Lycom
ing Co., Pa.
33rd— SAMUEL CLARK, recruit.
Mustered .in Nov. 18, > 1864. Prisoner
from April 7 to April 28, 1865. Hon
orably discharged by general order
May 22, 1865.
34th— JAMES COCHLIN, recruit.
Mustered in May 10, 1864. Mustered
out at Macon, Ga., with company,
Aug. 23, 1865.
35th — JOHN COCHLIN, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 8, 1864. Mustered

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out at Macon, Ga., with company
Aug. 23, 1865. Died at Harley, Lu
zerne Co., Pa.
36th— DAVID C. COVBRLY, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 16, 1864. Mustered
out at Macon, Ga., with company
Aug. 23, 1865. Died 1893, at Mt. Car
mel, Northumberland Co., Pa.
37th— JAMES CONNER, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 23, 1864. Must
ered out at Macon, Ga., with com
pany Aug. 23, 1865. Reported dead.
38th— THOMAS DOOLEY. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out
Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term.
Residence Dillon, Summit Co., Col.
39th— FRANCIS N. DUFFY. Must
ered in Sept. 28, .1861. Discharged
for disability Dec. 30, 1863. Acci
dentally killed on railroad Jan., 1864,
on his way home.
40th— MATTHEW DODDS. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Discharged
for disability May 23, 1863. Died at
St. Clair, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
41st — FREDERICK W. DAVIS.
Private Co. H — "Tower Guards" — 6th
Regiment Penna. Volunteer Infantry,
April 22 to July 29, 1861. Mustered
in Sept. 28, 1861. Musterfett'out at
expiration of term Sept. 28, 1864.
Died at Pottsville, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
Buried in Welsh Congregational
Cemetery, Pottsville, Pa.
42nd — CORNELIUS DRUMHEL-
LER, recruit. Mustered in June 27,
1863. Deserted Dec. 20, 1864.
43rd— THOMAS DOUGHERTY, re
cruit. Mustered in Dec. 26, 1863. De
serted Dec. 12, 1864.
44th— ROBERT G. DAVIDSON, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 13, 1864.
Mustered out at Macon, Ga., with
company, Aug. 23, 1865.
45th— JAMBS DELANEY, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 24, 1864. Mustered
out at Macon, Ga., with company Aug.
23, 1865. Residence Peterton, Osage
Co., Kas.
46th— JOHN DEGAN, recruit (one
year). Mustered in Dec. 30, 1864.

Mustered out at Macon, Ga., with
company Aug. 23, 1865. Residence
Girardville, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
47th— GEORGE W. DIXON, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 15, 1864. Discharged
by general order May 23, 1865.
48th— ROBERT E. DAY, recruit.
Mustered in July 14, 1864. Deserted
January 20, 1865.
49th— PATRICK EAKONG, recruit.
Mustered in Feb., 1864. In hospital
at muster out of company. Residence
Glen Carbon, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
50th— ALEXANDER ELDER, re
cruit (one year). Mustered in Sept.
19th, 1864. Discharged by general
order May 30, 1865. Residence, New
berry, Lycoming Co., Pa.
51st— WILLIAM H. ELS, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 25, 1864. Prisoner
from April 2 to April 29, 1865. Must
ered out by general order May 22,
1865. 52nd— JOHN ERNST, recruit. Must
ered in Feb. 27, 1864. Wounded at
Rome, Ga., Oct. 13, 1864. Died. Bur
ied in National Cemetery, Marietta,
Ga. Section C, grave 446.
53rd— MORTON ESHELMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 9, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Died Aug. 7, 1872.
at Ashland, Schuylkill Co., Pa. Bur
ied at Port Carbon, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
54th— ADAM FARRINGER. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out
Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term.
Residence 1025 17th street, Denver,
Col. 55th— PATRICK FOGARTY, vet
eran. Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., Nov., 1863. Prisoner from Oct.
1, 1864, to April 27, 1865. Honorably
discharged by general order Aug. 23,
1865. Residence Wayne Station, Pa.
56th — ADAM FETLER, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 23, 1864. Must
ered out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Williams-
town, Dauphin Co., Pa.

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57th— PETER FETLER, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 22, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga., Aug.
23, 1865. Residence Williamstown,
Dauphin Co., Pa.
58th — JACOB FRANTZ, recruit.
Mustered In Feb. 9, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga., Aug.
23, 1865. Residence, Pottsville
Schuylkill Co., Pa.
59th— ALBERT PRONLEY, recruit.
Mustered In February 16, 1864. Must-
Aug. 23, 1865. Accidentally killed in
1867, at St. Clair, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
60th— GEORGE C. FARRELL, re
cruit. 'Mustered in March 4, 1864.
Killed April 2, 1865, in charge at
Selma, Ala. Burled in National Cem
etery, Marietta, Ga. Section L, grave
713. 61st— JAMES FARRELL, recruit.
Mustered in March 18, 1864. Must
ered out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Died 1896, at Maha
noy Plane, Schuylkill Co., Pa. Bur
ied at Frackville, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
62nd— WILLIAM GOTTSCHALL.
Mustered in Sept. 28th, 1861. Died
July 7th, 1863, at Murfreesborough,
Tenn. Buried in National Cemetery
Murfreesborough, Tenn. Grave 142.
63rd— JAMES GILLESPIE. Private
Co. E— "Ashland Rifles"— 6th Penna.
Volunteer Infantry, April 22 to July
27, 1861. Mustered in Co. A, 7th
Penna. Volunteer Cavalry, Sept. 28,
1861. Killed Dec. 31, 1862, in charge
near Asbury Church, battle Stone's
river. 64th — JOHN GORVES, recruit.
Mustered in February 23, 1864. Must-
fered out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Residence, Mt. Car
mel, Northumberland Co., Pa.
65th— JOHN HARTLINE, veteran.
Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Re-en
listed as a veteran at Huntsville, Ala.,
Nov., 1863. Mustered out with com-
pany at Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.
Residence Birdsboro, Berks Co., Pa.

66th— FREDERICK HAMMER, vet
eran. Private Co. D— "Washington
Light Infantry" — 10th Regiment
Penna. Volunteer Infantry, April 22
to July 27, 1861. Mustered in Sept.
28, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran
at Huntsville, Ala., Nov., 1863. Must
ered out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Mahanoy
City, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
67th — GEORGE W. HERRING.
Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Must
ered out Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of
term. Died at Bloomsburg, Columbia
Co., Pa.
68th— GEORGE HETHERINGTON.
Private Co. H— "WetheriU Rifles"
— 9th Regiment Penna. Volunteer
Infantry, April 24th to July 29th, 1861.
Mustered in Co. A, 7th Penna. Volun
teer Cavalry, Sept. 28, 1861. Must
ered out Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of
term. Reported dead.
69th — WILLIAM HENNESSEY
(Brennan). Mustered in Sept. 28,
1861. Mustered out Sept. 28, 1864,
expiration of term. Accidentally
killed in mines, 1888, at Donaldson,
Schuylkill Co., Pa.
70th— FELIX HERB. Mustered in
Sept. 28, 1861. Died July 1, 1863, of
wounds received June 27, 1863, in
charge on Guy's Gap, Bedford Co.,
Tenn. Buried in National Cemetery,
Stone's river, Tenn. Grave 406.
71st — GEORGE HILDEBRAND,
recruit. Mustered in July 7, 1863.
Not on muster out rolls.
72nd— JOHN HENNESSY (Bren
nan), recruit. Mustered in March
3, 1864. Mustered out with company
at Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Died
at Tremont, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
73rd— FREDERICK HAN, recruit.
¦Mustered in Feb. 23, 1864. Died
Dec. 24, 1864. Buried in National
Cemetery, Covington, Ky. Section C,
grave 8.
74th — WILLIAM HAWKINS, re
cruit. Mustered in Sept. 1, 1864.
Honorably discharged by general
order July 20, 1865.

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75th — JOSIAH HOKE, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 19, 1864. Mustered
out Aug. 23, 1865.
76th — HENRY HINBS, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 19, 1864. Mustered
out Aug. 23, 1865.
77th— T. C. HERRINGTON, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 15, 1864. Mustered
out with Company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865.
78th — PETER HAME, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 16, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Shamokin,
Northumberland Co., Pa.
79th— LEWIS HARVEY, recruit.
Mustered in Oct. 7, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865.
80th— MICHAEL HARVEY, recruit.
(one year). Mustered in Sept. 1,
1864. Honorably discharged by gen
eral order May 8, 1865.
81st— ALFRED HUMMEL, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 2, 1864. Prisoner
from Oct. 1, 1864, to March 27, 1865.
Honorably discharged by general
order July 29, 1865.
82nd— BENJAMIN B. HOLLEN-
BACH, recruit. Mustered In Feb. 10,
1865. Mustered out with company at
Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence
Reading, Berks Co., Pa.
83rd— JACOB D. JONES, recruit.
(one year). Mustered In Sept. 29,
1864. Discharged by general order
May 8, 1865. Died at St. Clair,
Schuylkill Co., Pa.
84th— ALBERT P. JONES, recruit
(one year). Mustered in Sept. 1,
1864. Mustered out by general order
May 8, 1865.
85th— EMANUEL KAHRES, vet
eran. Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., Nov., 1863. Mustered out with
company at Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.
Residence Chicago, 111.
86th— RALPH KORBY. Private
Co. H— "WetheriU Rifles"— 9th Regi
ment Penna. Volunteer Infantry,

April 24 to July 29, 1861. Mustered
in Co. A, 7th Penna. Volunteer Cav
alry Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out
Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term.
Died at Raven Run, Schuylkill Co.,
Pa. 87th— PATRICK KELLEY. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out
Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term.
Died 1892, at Shamokin, Northum
berland Co., Pa.
88th — HENRY KOCH, veteran.
Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Re-en
listed as a veteran at Huntsville, Ala.,
Nov., 1863. Deserted Dec. 20, 1864.
g9th — GEORGE KOCH, recruit.
Mustered in June 1, 1863. Mustered
out with company at Macoh, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Died at Lost Creek,
Schuylkill Co., Pa.
90th— HENRY L. KOCH, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 13, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865.
91st — JOHN KUPPBR, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 23, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Ma,con, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Died at Selinsgrove,
Snyder Co., Pa.
92nd— TOB. KUPPBNHEFFER, vet
eran recruit. Mustered in Feb. 27,
1864. Mustered out with company at
Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence
Shamokin, Northumberland Co., Pa.
93rd— JOEL KUPPENHEFFER, vet
eran recruit. Mustered in Oct. 7,
1864. Mustered out with company at
Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Died Feb.
4, 1897, at Leek Kill, Northumberland
Co., Pa.
94th— NATHAN KISTLER, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 19, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Newtown,
SchuylkUl Co., Pa.
95th— CHARLES KEEGAN, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 24, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Died at Louisville,
Ky., 1865. Buried in National Ceme
tery, Louisville, Ky. Section D,
grave 9.

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SERGT. I^Y'MAN.I,. SPERRY', Co, C.

GEORGE REESE, Co. F.

Company A

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96th — JOSEPH KNAPP, recruit.
Mustered in March 18, 1864. Must
ered out 1865. Member Watkin
Waters Post, No. 146, G. A. R., Shen
andoah, SchuylkiU Co., Pa. Post
Commander. Residence Shenandoah,
Schuylkill Co., Pa.
97th— JOHN KBIM, recruit. Must
ered in Feb. 23, 1864. In hospital at
muster out of company.
98th— ALONZO E. KEIM, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 23, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Laporte
City, Black Hawk Co., Iowa.
99th— JOSEPH KENNEDY, veteran
recruit. Mustered in March 4, 1864.
in hospital at muster out of company.
100th— FRANCIS LEONARD, vet
eran. Private Co. H — "Tower
Guards" — 6th Regiment Penna. Vol
unteer Infantry, April 22 to July 27,
1861. Mustered in Co. A, 7th Penna.
Volunteer Cavalry, Sept. 28, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., Nov., 1863. Mustered out with
company at Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.
101st— EDWARD LIVESLY. Must.
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out
Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term.
Died at Conshohocken, Montgomery
Co., Pa.
102nd— LUKE A. LANNIGAN, vet
eran. Mustered in Sept. 23, 1861. Re-
enUsted at a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., November, 1863. Wounded on
Shelbyville Pike, 1862. Mustered out
with company at Macon, Ga., Aug. 23,
1865. Died March 1, 1899, at Mt. Car
bon, Schuylkill Co., Pa. Buried at
Pottsville, Schuylkill Co., Pa., with
military honors.
103rd— JOHN C. LONG, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 25, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Los Angeles,
Los Angeles Co., Cal.
104th— GEORGE LUBOLD, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 19, 1864. Honorably
discharged by general order July 15,
1865.

105th— JOSEPH LEVERS, recruit.
Mustered in Sept. 19, 1861. Prisoner
from April 15 to May 4, 1865. Honor
ably discharged by general order
May 27, 1865.
106th— JAMES A. METZ. Muster
ed in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out
Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term.
Residence Shamokin, Northumberland
Co., Pa.
107th — JOHN MACKELHANEY.
Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered
out Sept. 28, 1864.
108th— WILLIAM MARLEY. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Died of wounds
received at Rover, Tenn., Jan. 31,
1863. 109th — PATRICK MULCAHY.
Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. KiUed
Aug. 20, 1864, at Lovejoy's Station, Ga.
— Kilpatrick raid.
110th— JAMES MAHONBY, Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out
Sept. 28, 1864. Died at Mahanoy City,
SchuylkiU Co., Pa. '
111th— WILLIAM MADDEN. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out
Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term.
Reported dead at Enterprise, North
umberland Co., Pa.
112th — JOHN MACK. Mustered
in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out Sept.
28, 1864, expiration of term. Died
March, 1886, at St. Clair, SchuylkiU
Co., Pa.
113th— EDWIN MILLER, recruit
veteran. Mustered in Feb. 23, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Ma
con, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence
1335 Moss street, Reading, Berks Co.,
Pa. 114th— NATHAN MILLER, recruit
veteran. Mustered in Feb. 23, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Greens-
burg, Decatur Co., Ind.
115th— JONAS MILLER, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 19, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865.

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116th— MICHAEL MURPHY, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 17th, 1864,
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23rd, 1865. Residence, 514
Coal Street, Shenandoah, Schuylkill
Co., Pa.
117th— MAURICE MURPHY, re
cruit. Mustered In Feb. 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.
118th— ISAAC S. MOVER, recruit
Mustered in February 19th, 1864.
Prisoner from Oct. 1, 1864, to April
27th, 1865. Honorably discharged by
general order May 19, 1965. Resi
dence Lindsey, Ottawa Co., Kas.
119th— ROBERT MARSHALL, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 18th, 1864.
Prisoner from April 15 to May 4, 1865.
Honorably discharged by general or
der May 27, 1865. Residence Hazle-
ton, Luzerne Co., Pa.
120th— JAMBS McGUIRE, recruit.
Mustered in, Feb. 18, 1864. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Aug.
23, 1865. Reported dead.
121st — JOHN McCABB, recruit.
Mustered In Sept. 6, 1864. Discharged
by general order May 8, 1865. Died
March 7, 1902, at St. Clair, SchuylkiU
Co., Pa. Sept. 26, 1903, reported to be
at Soldiers' Home, Erie, Pa.
122nd — NIMROD McALEER, re
cruit (one year). Mustered in Sept.
6, 1864. Discharged by general order
May 8, 1865.
123rd— NEIL McGINNIS, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 4, 1864. Not on
muster out roll.
124th— EDWARD McCABE, recruit.
Mustered in Jan. 5, 1865. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Aug.
23, 1865. Reported dead.
125th— ROBERT McGARY, recruit.
(one year). Mustered In Feb. 23,
1865. Mustered out with company at
Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.
126th— HENRY OLIVER, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 9, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Residence, Pratt, Pratt
Co., Kas.

127th — DENNIS O'NEIL, recruit
Mustered in Feb. 24, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865.
128th— EMANUEL PAUL. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out
Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term.
Residence, Klingerstown, SchuylkiU
Co., Pa.
129th— THOMAS POWERS. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Deserted Feb.
1863. Died at Harrisburg, Dauphin
Co., Pa.
130th— ALBERT PREST, recruit
Mustered in June 17, 1863. Accident
ally killed Nov. 13, 1863, at Mays
ville, Madison Co., Ala.
131st — FREDERICK PLOTZ, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 23rd, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Macon,
a., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence, Maha
noy City, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
132nd— ISAAC PLUNKET, recruit
Mustered in Aug. 29, 1864. Discharged
by general order July 20, 1865.
133rd — WILLIAM PATTERSON,
recruit. Mustered in Sept. 1, 1864,
Discharged by general order May 8,
1865. Dead. Buried at Hazleton, Lu
zerne Co., Pa.
134th— PIERCE POWERS, recruit
Mustered in Aug. 16, 1864. Not on
muster out roll.
135th— CHARLES L. ROHRBACK,
veteran. Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran Nov., 1863.
Mustered out with company at Ma
con, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Died at Phil
adelphia, Pa.
136th— ARTHUR C. ROHRBACK.
Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Deserted
1863. 137th— JOHN W. REESE. Mustered
In Sept. 28th, 1861. Transferred to
Veteran Reserve Corps, date not
known. Reported dead.
138th— PHILIP RAFFERTY. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Prisoner from
Nov. 8, 1863. to March 4, 1865, at
Andersonville, Ga. Mustered out
March 9, 1865. Served on First Bri-

Company A

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gade Second Division Cavalry Corps,
A of C, as escort. Residence Fort
Lupton, Weld Co., Col.
139th— JACOB W. ROWLAND, re
cruit. Mustered in Sept. 3, 1863.
Absent on detached duty at mustec
out of company. Residence Lewis-
ville, Clark Co., Washington.
140th— PHILIP ROBUCK, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 14, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Glen City,
Columbia Co., Pa.
141st— WILLIAM ROBUCK, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 26, 1864. In
hospital at muster out of company.
Residence Cogan Station, Lycoming
Co., Pa.
142nd — ALEXANDER RUSSELL,
recruit. Mustered in March 2, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Dead. Buried at
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., Pa.
143rd — ALBERT ROBERTS, re
cruit Mustered in March 3, 1864
Mustered out with company at Macon
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.
144th— BENJAMIN RESSLER, re
cruit Mustered in Feb. 22, 1864
Mustered out with company at Macon
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.
145th— HENRY RUDENDALE, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 19, 1864
Transferred to Veteran Reserve
Corps Jan. 2, 1865. Discharged by
general order Aug. 19, 1865.
146th— HENRY RESSINGER, re
cruit Mustered In Feb. 19, 1864.
Prisoner from Oct 1, 1864, to April
21, 1865. Discharged by general or
der May 19, 1865.
147th— WILLIAM ROBINSON, re<
cruit Mustered in Feb. 9, 1864.
Killed Aug. 20, 1864, in action at
Lovejoy's Station, Ga. Kilpatrick's
raid. 148th— JAMES M. ROBINSON, vet
eran. Mustered in Sept. 15, 1861.
Died March 30, 1865, at Jeffersonville,
Md. Buried in National Cemetery,
Section 3, grave 426.

149th— EMANUEL SNYDER, vet
eran. Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861.
Mustered out with company at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Reported dead.
150th— JOSEPH C. SHAW. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Discharged for
disability Feb. 27, 1863. Died at Gir
ardville, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
151st— PETER H. SNYDER. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out
Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term.
Died at Mahantongo township, Schuyl
kill Co., Pa.
152nd — JOHN SMITH, recruit.
Mustered in Aug. 27, 1863. Deserted
1864. 153rd— SAMUEL SIMMS, recruit
Mustered in Feb. 11, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Died Sept 2, 1905, at
Atlantic City. Buried Sept. 4, 1905,
at Pleasantville, New Jersey.
154th — HENRY SCHREFPLBR,
recruit. Mustered in Feb. 27, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.
155th— THOMAS L. SEITZINGER,
recruit. Mustered in Feb. 9, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Meri-
dan. New Haven Co., Conn.
156th— JOSEPH B. SIMPSON, re
cruit Mustered in Feb. 9, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Easton,
Northampton Co., Pa.
157th — ELIAS STARR, recruit
Mustered in Feb. 23, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Macon,
Macon Co., Mo.
158th— PERRY SNYDER, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 27, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Reported dead.
159th — GEORGE SHE A VER, re
cruit. Mustered in March 2, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Hazle
ton, Pa.

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160th— URIAH SWANK, recruit
Mustered in Feb. 27, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Died Jan. 23, 1875, at
Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.
161st— JAMES SHEURER, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 18, 1864. In hos
pital at muster out of company. Res
idence Audenried, Carbon Co., Pa.
162nd— CHARLES M. SMITH, re
cruit. Captured by enemy, April 14,
1865. 163rd— JOHN TAGGART. Private
Co. H— "WetheriU Rifles" — 9th Regi
ment Penna. Volunteer Infantry, April
24 to July 29, 1861. Mustered in Co.
A, 7th Penna. Volunteer Cavalry,
Sept. 28, 1861. Discharged for disa-
biUty June 20, 1863. Died March
11, 1900. Buried March 13, 1900, in
German Catholic Cemetery, St. Clair,
Pa. 164th— WILLIAM THOMAS. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out
Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term.
Residence Sagon, Northumberland
Co., Pa.
165th— CHARLES TIGHE. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Died at Mur
freesborough, Tenn., July 12, 1863.
Buried in National Cemetery, Stone's
River, Tenn. Grave 325.
166th — JOHN TONKINSON, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 26, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Waver-
ly, Lancaster Co., Neb.
167th — DANIEL D. WALKER.
Private Co. H— "Lafayette Rifles"—
14th Regiment Penna. Volunteer In
fantry, April 30 to Aug. 7, 1861. Must
ered in Co. A, 7th Penna. Volunteer
Cavalry, Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out
Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term.
Served on Brigadier General James
S. Negley's escort from April 1 to
Dec. 20, 1862, Died Dec. 4, 1874 at
Mahanoy City, SchuylkiU Co., Pa.'
168th— CHARLES WARD. Must
ered in Sept. 28, 1861. Transferred
to Veteran Reserve Corps April 28,

1864. Died in Chicago, 111.
169th— NICHOLAS WELSH. Pri.
vate Co. H — "WetheriU Rifles" — 9th
Regiment Penna. Volunteer Infantry,
April 24 to July 27, 1861. Mustered
in Co. A, 7th Penna. Volunteer Cav
alry, Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered out
Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term.
Residence Soldiers' Home, Hampton,
Va. 170th— AUGUST WETZEL. Must
ered in Sept 28, 1861. Mustered out
Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term.
Residence Haas, SchuylkiU Co., Pa.
171st— JOHN WETZEL. Mustered
in Sept. 28, 1861. Accidentally killed
at Murfreesborough, Tenn., March
27, 1863. Buried in National Ceme
tery, Stone's River, Tenn., grave 386.
172nd— ELI WILLIAMS. Private
Co. H — "Washington Artillerists"—
25th Regiment Penna. Volunteer In
fantry, from April 18 to Aug. 1, 1861.
Mustered in Co. A, 7th Penna. Volun
teer Cavalry, Sept. 28, 1861. Must
ered out Sept '28, 1864, expiration of
term. Died at Schuylkill Haven,
Pa. Buried in Odd Fellows' Ceme
tery, Pottsville, Pa.
173rd— FRANCIS WEIGLEY. Pri
vate Co. D, Washington Light In
fantry, 10th Regiment Penna. Volun
teer Infantry, April 26 to July 31,
1861. Mustered in Co. A, 7th Penna.
Volunteer Cavalry, Sept. 28, 1861.
Captured and wounded at Lovejoy's
Station, Ga., Aug. 20, 1864. Died at
Florence, N. C, of wounds.
174th— GEORGE B. WEAVER, re
cruit Mustered In Feb. 8, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Sun-
bury, Northumberland Co., Pa.
175th— WILLIAM R. WALDRON,
recruit. Mustered in Feb 16, 1864.
Wounded in action June 11, 1864, at
McAfee Cross Roads, Ga. Discharged
by general order July 17, 1865. Re
ported dead.
176th— WILLIAM WATKINS, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 8, 1864.
Mustere'S' out by general order May 8,

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1865. Residence Pittsburg, Allegheny
Co., Pa.
177th — HENRY ZIMMERMAN.
Mustered in Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered
out Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term.
Residence Pitman, Schuylkill Co., Pa.
178th— H. B. ZIMMERMAN. Must
ered in Sept 28, 1861. Mustered out
Sept. 28, 1864, expiration of term.

Residence Sunbury, Northumberland
Co., Pa.
179th— R. M. ZIMMERMAN. Must
ered in Sept 28, 1861. Died March
4, 1864, at Murfreesborough, Tenn.
Buried March 8, 1864, at National
Cemetery, Stone's River, Tenn.
180th — JOSEPH ZIMMERMAN.
Mustered in Sept 28, 1861. Died
Nov., 1862, at Nashville, Tenn.

Company B,

CAPTAINS.

1st— JOHN M. ESSINGTON. Must
ered in Nov. 14, 1861, to rank from
Aug. 1, 1861. Captured and paroled
in engagement at Murfreesboro, Tenn.,
July 13, 1862. Discharged Oct 17,
1862. Residence Lake City, Hinds-
dale Co., Col.
2nd — WILLIAM C. GARRETT.
First Lieutenant Co. H. Mustered in
Nov. 20, 1861, to rank from Oct 4,
1861. Promoted to Captain Co. B,
Nov. 1, 1862. Mustered Dec. 18, 1862.
Resigned Dec. 18, 1864. Captured at
Brentwood, Williamson Co., Tenn.,
Sept 19, 1862. Died May 19, 1898, at
Minier, Tazewell Co., Illinois.
3rd— JONAS F. LONG, veteran.
Mustered in as Sergeant Co. K, Oct.
27, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran in
Co. K, at Huntsville, Ala., Nov., 1863.
Promoted to First Lieutenant Co.
B, June 27, 1864, to rank from March
1, 1864. Promoted Captain Dec. 18,
1864, to rank from Dec. 15, 1864.
Wounded Sept 21, 1863, battle of
Chickamauga, ~Ga. Assistant Inspector
of Railroad Defences, Department of
the Cumberland, 1865. Mustered out
with company at Macon, Ga., Aug.
23, 1865. Residence Vallejo, Cal.
LIEUTENANTS.
1st— First Lieutenant— AMOS B.
RHOADS, Mustered in Nov. 14, 1861,

to rank from Sept. 21, 1861. Captured
in engagement at Murfreesboro,
Tenn., July 13, 1862. Killed in charge
on, battery, Shelbyville, Bedford Co.,
Tenn. 2nd— First Lieutenant— JOHN H.
SOMERS, veteran. Mustered in as
First Sergeant Co. B, Nov. 14, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., Nov., 1863. Promoted to Second
Lieutenant May 2, 1864, to rank from
March 1, 1864; to First Lieutenant
Dec. 19, 1864, to rank from Dec. 15,
1864. Mustered out with company at
Macon, Ga., Aug. 23 ,1865. Residence
Monroeton, Bradford Co., Pa.
1st — Second Lieutenant — NA
THANIEL B. STEVENS. Mustered
in Nov. 14, 1861, to rank from Sept.
21, 1861. Resigned March 26, 1862.
Reported dead in Nebraska.
2nd — Second Lieutenant — ¦ M. S.
McFADDEN. Mustered in as Serg
eant Nov. 14, 1861. Promoted to Sec
ond Lieutenant May 26, 1862, to rank
from May 22, 1862. Resigned June
25, 1862.
3rd— Second Lieutenant — HEBER
B. ESSINGTON. Mustered in as
Sergeant Nov. 14, 1861. Promoted to
Second Lieutenant June 26, 1862, to
rank from June 25, 1862. Commis
sioned First Lieutenant Co. K, March
1, 1864. Resigned as Second Lieuten
ant Co. B, May 2, 1864. Residence
2352 Pope avenue, St Louis, Mo.

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4th — Second Lieutenant — D. WEB
STER RANK. Mustered in as private
Co. D, Oct 9, 1861. Appointed Ser
geant Oct. 10, 1861. Promoted to
Sergeant Major Nov. 18, 1861; to
Second Lieutenant Co. B, Nov. 1, 1862 ;
to First Lieutenant Co. M, May . 1,
1863; to Captain Co. M, Sept 15,
1864. Mustered out as Second Lieu
tenant Dec. 16, 1864. Residence Lime
stoneville, Montour Co., Pa.
5th — Second Lieutenant — ED<
WARD P. IMHOFF. Mustered in
Jan. 4, 1864. First Sergeant Co. B.
Promoted to Second Lieutenant Dec.
15, 1864; to Captain Co. E, Feb. 13,
1865, to rank from Dec. 20, 1864.
Dead. CarUsle, Cumberland Co., Pa.
6th — Second Lieutenant — JOHN M.
RICH. Mustered in as private Co. F,
Aug. 18, 1863. Appointed First Ser
geant Co. F. Promoted to Second
Lieutenant Co. B, Feb. 13, 1865, to
rank from Dec. 20, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Reported dead.
SERGEANTS.
1st— First Sergeant — DAVID J.
QUAID. veteran. Mustered in Nov.
14, 1861. Promoted First Sergeant
Feb. 13, 1865. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran at Huntsville, Ala., Nov., 1863.
Mustered out with company at Macon,
Ga.. Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Spring
field, 111.
?Tirl — Quartermaster Sergeant — •
TTOLLAND J. MARION. veteran.
Mustered in Nov. 14, 1861. Re-en-
listprl as a veteran Nov., 1863. Must-
pi-ed out with rom^^anv at Macon,
Ga.. Aue. 23. 1S65. Died .Tuly 9. 1892,
at Blossburg, Tioga Co., Pa.
3rd — Sergeant — CHARLES T.
TRF.ao, veteran. Mustered in Nov.
14. 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran at
Huntsville, Ala.. Nov.. 1863. Pro
moted to Regimental Quartermaster
Sergeant Dec. 7, 1864. See Field and
Staff, page

4th — Commissary Sergeant —
GEORGE C. DEVERS, veteran. Must
ered in Nov. 14, 1861. Re-enlisted aa
a veteran at Huntsville, Ala., Nov.,
1863. Mustered out with company at
Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Dead.
Buried at Milton, Northumberland Co.,
Pa. 5th — Sergeant — JOSEPH W.
HARTMAN, veteran. Mustered in
Nov. 14, 1861. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran at Huntsville, Ala., Nov., 1863.
Mustered out with company at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Box
598, Brookville, Jefferson Co., Pa.
6th— Sergeant — WILLIAM H. AL-
BBCK, recruit. Mustered in Nov.,
1863. Mustered out with company at
Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Reported
dead. 7th— Sergeant — ORLANDO WAY-
MAN, veteran. Mustered in Nov. 14,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran at
Huntsville, Ala., Nov., 1863. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Died June 3, 1900, at
New Albany, Bradford Co., Pa.
8th— Sergeant— LAFAYETTE DIM-
MOCK, veteran. Mustered in Nov.
14, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran at
Huntsville, Ala., Nov., 1863. Must
ered out with company at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence 625
First avenue, Williamsport, Lycoming
Co., Pa.
9th— Sergeant — CHARLES TWE-
DELL, recruit. Mustered in Feb. 13,
1864. Mustered out with company at
Macon, Ga„ Aug. 23, 1865. Died at
Green Bay, Michigan.
10th— Sergeant — AUGUSTUS R.
MOB. Mustered in Nov. 14, 1861. Dis
charged for disability June, 1862. Died
.at Monroeton, Bradford Co., Pa.
llth— Sergeant — JAMES BLACK.
Mustered in Nov. 14, 1861. Killed in
action June 20, 1864, at Noonday
Creek, Ga., "Atlanta Campaign."
12th — Sergeant — WILLIAM H.
LONGWELL. Mustered in Nov. 14,
1861. Accidentally killed May 12,

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21

1864, while drilling company at Vil-
anon, Ga. Buried in National Ceme
tery, Chattanooga, Tenn., grave 284.
13th— Sergeant — HENRY EVANS,
recruit Mustered in Oct. 21, 1862.
Not on muster out roll.
CORPORALS.
1st— WILLIAM McNEAL, veteran.
Mustered in November 14, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., Nov., 1863. Promoted from Sad
dler, Feb. 13, 1865.
Mustered out with company at Ma
con, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence
404 Bast York street, Akron, Summit
Co., Ohio.
2nd— EDWARD WARBURTON, re
cruit Mustered in Feb. 25, 1864.
Promoted to Corporal Dec. 20, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Camp-
bellsville, Sullivan Co., Pa.
3rd— CHARLES B. LITIZINGBR,
recruit. Mustered in Feb. 26, 1864.
Promoted to Corporal April 4, 1865.
Mustered out with company at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.
4th — M. McANDREWS, recruit.
Mustered in Dec. 24, 1863. Promoted
to Corporal April 4, 1865. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga., Aug.
23, 1865.
5th — REASON BAKER, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 18, 1864. Promoted
to Corporal April 4, 1865. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Maurice,
Sioux Co., Iowa.
6th— DAVID S. FOX, recruit. Must
ered in March 3, 1864. Promoted to
Corporal April 4, 1865. Mustered out
with company at Macon, Ga., Aug.
23, 1865.
7th— OLIVER HELFINGBR. Must
ered in Nov. 14, 1861. Transferred to
Veteran Reserve Corps, April, 1863.
Residence Troy, Bradford Co., Pa.
8th— SELAH J. FARR. Mustered
in Nov. 14, 1861. Discharged for dis
ability June, 1862. Residence Brees-
port, Chemung Co., New York.

9th— CHRISTIAN STOUTER, re
cruit. Mustered in Sept. 22, 1864
Discharged by general order June 28
1865. 10th— ALLEM E. WILLIAMS, re
cruit. Mustered in Oct. 20, 1862. Dis
charged by general order June 23
1865. Residence Keating Summit
Potter Co., Pa.
llth— HENRY S. LAMB. Mustered
in Nov. 14, 1861. Died March, 1862,
at Munfordsville, Hart Co., Ky.
12th— ROBERT L. PRATT. Must
ered in Nov. 14, 1861. Died AprU,
1862, at Louisville, Ky.
13th— HENRY R. SCHMIDT. Must
ered in Nov. 14, 1861. KiUed Aug. 23.
1862, accidentally, at Murfreesboro,
Tenn. 14th— JOHN H. YEOMAN, recruit
Mustered in Aug. 29, 1862. Died June
13, 1865, of wounds received at Cairo,
IU. BUGLERS.
1st— WILLIAM HAGERLING, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 12, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Maonn,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.
2nd— JOSEPH LINTS. Mustered
in Nov. 14, 1861. Deserted May 5,
1862. SADDLER.
1st — ISAIAH MONTANYA, vet
eran. Mustered in Nov. 14, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., November, 1863. Mustered out
with company at Macon, Ga., Aug,
23, 1865. Died at Austinville, Brad
ford Co., Pa. BLACKSMITHS.
1st— JOSEPH ANDREWS. Must
ered in Nov. 14, 1861. Died March
2, 1863, at Harrisburg, Pa.
2nd— JACOB D. ROE. Mustered
in Nov. 14, 1861. Deserted Jan., 1862.
3rd— JAMES GALODAY, recruit
Mustered in Oct. 28, 1862. Mustered

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out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Monroe
ton, Bradford Co., Pa.
PRIVATES.
1st— BENJAMIN F. ASHLEY, vet
eran. Mustered in Nov. 14, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., Nov., 1863. Prisoner from Oct
1, 1864, to April 21, 1865. Mustered
out June 14, 1865.
2nd— CHARLES AULT. Mustered
in Nov. 14, 1861. Discharged for
disablUty Jan., 1862. Residence Plat-
mouth, Cass Co., Nebraska.
3rd— WILLIAM T. ADAMS, re
cruit. Mustered in April 9th, 1862.
Transferred to 113th Regiment Penna.
Volunteers, March IS, 1864.
4th— MARTIN V. B. ADAMS, re
cruit. Mustered in AprU 9th, 1862.
Transferred to 113th Penna. Volun
teers, March 18, 1864.
5th— WILLIAM H. ANDERSON,
recruit. Mustered in Feb. 11, 1864.
In hospital at muster out of company.
Died Sept 24, 1896, at Muncy, Ly
coming Co., Pa.
6th — JOHN ALBECK, recruit
Mustered in Feb. 27, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Danville,
Montour Co., Pa.
7th— GEORGE W. ANDERSON, re
cruit. Mustered in March 8, 1864.
Prisoner from Oct 1, 1864, to April
21, 1865. Mustered out by general
order May 19, 1865.
8th.— GEORGE W. BECK, veteran.
Mustered in Nov. 14, 1861. Re-enlisted
as a veteran at Huntsville, Ala., Nov.
1863. In hospital at muster out of
company. 9th— ALONZO BABCOCK. Must
ered in Nov. 14, 1861. Discharged for
disability May 18, 1863. Residence
Springfield, Bradford Co., Pa.
10th— LAFAYETTE BROWN. Must
ered in Nov. 14, 1861. Discharged for
disabiUty May 18, 1862.

llth— CHARLES BALDWIN. Must
ered in Nov. 14, 1861. Discharged for
disability Sept., 1862. Residence Co
lumbia Cross Roads, Bradford Co.,
Pa. 12th— THOMAS BALDWIN. Must
ered in Nov. 14, 1861. Discharged for
disabiUty Sept, 1863.
13th — PETER BESSY. Mustered
in Nov., 1861. Deserted Nov. 6,
1861. 14th— HENRY BENSON, recruit.
Mustered in Aug. 12, 1862. Discharg
ed by general order June 12, 1865.
Residence Austinville, Bradford Co.,
Pa 15th— WILLIAM BURKS, recruit.
Mustered in May 2, 1862. Deserted
July 13, 1862.
16th— WILLIAM BOLLMAN, re
cruit Mustered In Feb. 12, 1864.
Mustered our with company at Macon,
Ga. Wounded in the Georgia cam
paign. Died at Philadelphia, Mon
day, June 1, 1903.
17th— GEORGE J. BURD, recruit.
Mustered in March 8, 1864. Wounded
April 2, 1865, in action at Selma, Ala.
In hospital at muster out of company.
Residence Towanda, Bradford Co.,
Pa. 18th— NATHANIEL BAKER, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 22, 1864. Ab
sent on furlough at muster out oi
company. Died at Kingston, De Kalb
Co., Iowa.
19th— ROSS S. BALLSLEY, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 3, 1864. Must
ered out with company at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.
20th— THOMAS W. BROWN, re
cruit Mustered in Feb. 3, 1864. Dis
charged by general order June 30,
1865. 21st— FREEMAN BEACH, recruit.
Mustered in March 28, 1864. Must
ered out with company at Macon,
Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Died at BurUng-
ton. Bradford Co., Pa.
22nd — HIRAM BIRD, recruit.
Mustered in March 2, 1864. Prisoner
Oct 18, 1864.

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23

23rd— JAMES BASTIN, recruit
(one year). Mustered in Sept. 22,
1864. Discharged by general order
June 23, 1865.
24th— CHESTER BENSON, recruit
Mustered in Feb. 16, 1864. Died June
5, 1864. Buried in National Cemetery,
Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Section 1,
grave 1.
25th— N. FRANK BLAKE, recruit
(one year). Mustered in Sept. 5,
1864. Discharged by general order
July 1, 1865. Residence 851 Lafay
ette avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.
26th — GEORGE W. CRAMER.
Mustered in Nov. 14, 1861. Trans
ferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
April, 1863.
27th — EDWIN CRAMER. Must
ered in Nov. 14, 1861. Transferred to
Veteran Reserve Corps April, 1863.
Residence Athens, Bradford Co., Pa.
28th — JAMES CARTWRIGHT.
Mustered in Nov. 14, 1861. Trans
ferred to 12th Regiment U. S. Army
Dec. 26, 1862.
29th— RODGER F. COX. Mustered
in Nov. 14, 1861: Discharged for
disability Jan., 1863. Wounded July
13, 1862. in action at Murfreesboro,
Tenn. Had 14 buck shots in face,
shoulder and hand. Residence Mon
roeton, Bradford Co., Pa.
30th— JAMBS CAMPBELL. Must
ered in Nov. 14, 1861. Discharged
for disability Sept, 1862.
31st— WILLIAM COOK. Mustered
in Dec. 14, 1861. Discharged for dis
ability Jan., 1862.
32nd — DE WITT COCHRAN.
Mustered in Sept. 21, 1861. Died
Dec. 1, 1861, at Harrisburg, Dauphin
Co., Pa.
33rd— HIRAM W. COX. Mustered
in Sept 21. 1861. Died at Anderson
ville, Ga., Aug. 14, 1864. Grave 3,633.
34th — CHARLES CHAPMAN.
Mustered in Sept. 21, 1861. Deserted
Aug., 1862.

35th — WILLIAM CADDICK, re
cruit. Mustered in Dec. 24, 1863. In
hospital at muster out of company.
Residence 564 Gibson street. Youngs-
town, Ohio.
36th — THOMAS CADDICK, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 2, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Ma
con, Ga., Aug. 23, 186^. Residence
Knox City, Knox Co., Mo.
37th— DAVID L. COPP, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 29, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Tioga Co.,
Pa. 38th— JOHN CRAMER, recruit (one
year). Mustered in Sept. 10, 1864.
Discharged by general order June
12, ,1865.
39th — WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM.
recruit. Mustered in Feb. 26, 1864.
Died July 5, 1865, at Macon, Ga.
40th — PATRICK CONNORS, re
cruit. Mustered in March 10, 1864.
Not on muster out roll.
41st— DAVID DEVINB. Mustered
in Nov. 14, 1861. Discharged for dis
abiUty June, 1862.
42nd— JEROME DEVERS, recruit.
Mustered in Aug. 25, 1862. Discharged
for disability June 15, 1863. Resi
dence Boone, Boone Co., Iowa.
43rd— CHARLES W. DUNLAP, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 22, 1864:
Mustered out with company at Ma
con, Ga., Aug. 23. 1865. Residence
Newberry, Lycoming Co., Pa.
44th — EMAN DYKINS, recruit
Mustered in Feb. 11, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865.
45th— THOMAS DUGAN, recruit
Mustered in March 10, 1864. Not on
muster out roll.
46th— JOHN DAILY, recruit. Must
ered in Feb. 18, 1864. Not on muster
out roll.
47th— JOHN EPLEY, recruit. Must
ered in Feb. 25, 1864. Mustered out

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with company at Macon, Ga., Aug.
23, 1865. Residence Towanda, Brad
ford Co., Pa.
48th— EDWARD ERDMAN, recruit.
(one year). Mustered in Oct. 8, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Ma
con, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.
49th— GEORGE FREER, veteran.
Mustered in Nov. 14, 1861. Re-enlist
ed as a veteran at Huntsville, Ala.,
Nov., 1863. Mustered out with com
pany at Macon., Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.
Residence Tioga Co., Pa.
50th — NELSON FULKERSON.
Mustered in Nov. 14, 1861. Discharg
ed for disability June, 1862.
51st— WILLIAM A. FULLER. Must
ered in December 14, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, September,
1862. Residence, Columbia Cross
Roads, Bradford County, Penna.
52nd — GEORGE C. FORREST.
Mustered in Nov. 14, 1861. KiUed
July 13, 1862, in action at Murfrees
boro, Tenn.
53rd— JAMES B. FITZPATRICK,
recruit. Mustered in March 2, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Ma
con, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence
Locust Gap, Northumberland Co., Pa.
54th — ELIJAH FRENCH, recruit
(one year). Mustered in Sept. 23,
1864. DiscliaTged by general order
June 23, 1865.
55th— GEORGE GILLIETT. Must
ered in Not on muster
out roll.
56th— NELSON GILLETT. Must
ered in Dec. 14, 1861. Mustered out
Nov. 9, 1864, expiration of term. Res
idence Bentley's Creek, Bradford
Co., Pa.
57th — DANIEL GROVE, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 29, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865.
58th— JONATHAN R. GARDNER,
recruit. Mustered in Feb. 26, 1864.
Discharged by general order June
23, 1865.

59th— GEORGE W. GESSEY, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 8, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Ma
con, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence
Millersburg, Dauphin Co., Pa.
60th — HULING GILBRETH, re
cruit (one year). Mustered in Sept
20, 1864. Discharged by general order
May 3, 1865.
61st— WILLIAM F. HENDERS, vet
eran. Mustered In Nov. 14, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., Nov., 1863. Residence Salli-
daysburg, Lycoming Co., Pa.
62nd — ALFRED HUNTINGDON.
Mustered in Nov. 14, 1861. Killed
Aug. 21, 1862, in action at Gallatin,
Summer Co., Tenn.
63rd — WILLIAM HBLFINGER.
Mustered in Nov. 14, 1861. Killed
July 13, 1862, in action at Murfrees
boro, Tenn. Buried in National Cem;
etery. Stone's River, Tenn. Section
L, grave 381.
64th— EDWIN D. HOLLAND, re
cruit. Mustered in May 6, 1862. De
serted June 18, 1862.
65th— EDWIN HAVERLY, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 26, 1864. Prisoner
Oct. 14, 1864. Reported dead.
66th — FREDERICK HECHIMER,
recruit. Mustered in Feb. 26, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Ma
con, Ga. Aug. 23, 1865. Died June 29,
1898, at Binghampton, N. Y. Buried
at Overton, Bradford Co., Pa.
67th— HOLLIS A. HOLCOMB, re
cruit. Mustered in March 28, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Ma
con, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence
Leroy, Bradford Co., Pa.
68th— WILLIAM F. HEISBR, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 28, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Ma
con, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.
69th— FRANK R. HUTCHINSON,
recruit. Mustered in Feb. 25, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Ma
con, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865. Residence
2169 Wylie avenue, Pittsburg, Alle
gheny Co., Pa.

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70th — JOSEPH HILL, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 19, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865. Residence Hughesville,
Lycoming Co., Pa.
71st— WILLIAM HARTZ, recruit.
Mustered in March 9, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865.
72nd— JOHN HUMMEL, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 9, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865.
73rd— ALFRED HUMMEL, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 22, 1864. Prisoner
from Oct 1, 1864, to March 27, 1865.
Discharged by general order July 29,
1865. 74th — HENRY HUTCHBSTINE,
recruit Mustered in Feb. 25, 1864.
Discharged by general order July 1,
1865. Residence Overton, Bradford
Co., Pa.
75th— JAMBS HUGHES, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 24, 1864. Dis
charged by general order June 14,
1865. 76th— ARTHUR HASSEN, recruit
(one year). Mustered in Aug. 12,
1864. Discharged by general order
June 23, 18«5.
77th — HENRY HARTSOCK, re-
curit Mustered in Feb. 29 1864.
Died June, 1864, at Columbia, Tenn.
Burial record Sept 6, 1864, in Na
tional Cemetery, Stone's River, Tenn.
Section L, grave 381.
78th — WILLIAM HILL, recruit.
Mustered in March 10, 1864. Not on
muster out roll.
79th — WILLIAM IRVIN, recruit.
Mustered in Oct. 6, 1862. Mustered
out with comoany at Macon, Ga.. Aug.
23. 1865. Residence Rush Centre,
Rush Co., Kan.
80th— HENRY ISENBURGER, re
cruit Mustered in Feb. 26, 1864.
Mustered out with company at Ma
con, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.

81st — BOYDE M. JONES, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 8, 1864. Discharged
by general order June 23, 1865.
82nd— LEWIS P. KLATTS, recruit.
Mustered in Dec. 24, 1863. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,
Aug. 23, 1865.
83rd — JOSEPH KEFFER, recruit
Mustered in Feb. 24, 1864. Discharg
ed by general order May 15, 1865.
Residence Danville, Montour Co., Pa.
84th— FRANCIS KEYS, veteran re
cruit Mustered in Dec. 28, 1863.
Promoted to Hospital Steward Jan.
12, 1864. See Field and Staff.
85th— LEWIS KLEMMER, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 29, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga., Aug.
23, 1865.
86th — RUSSEL KEYS, recruit.
Mustered in February 26th, 1864. In
hospital at muster out of company.
87th— THOMAS B. KEAN, recruit..
Mustered in February 13th, 1864. Mus
tered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23, 1865. Residence, DuBois,
Clearfield County, Pa.
88th— SAMUEL KINLEY, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 24-, 1864. Discharg
ed by general order May 19, 1865.
Residence, Conly, Montour Co., Pa.
89th— DANIEL B. KEEPER, re
cruit. Mustered in Feb. 1, 1864. Died
June, 1864, at Columbia, Maury Co.,
Tenn. ,
90th— GEORGE KOPP, recruit. Mus
tered in March 4, 1864. Not on mus
ter out roll.
91st— ALEXANDER C. LEONARD.
Mustered in Nov. 14, 1861. Deserted
Aug., 1862. Died April 1, 1865^ Vicks
burg, Miss. Grave 209.
92nd— BENJAMIN LOVE. Muster
ed in Nov. 14, 1861. Deserted Dec.
3, 1862.
93rd— BAXTER LOGAN, recruit.
Mustered in Feb. 23, 1864. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga.,

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Aug. 23, 1865. Residence, Marburg,
Butler County, Pa.
94th— LUMAN MATTISON, veter
an. Mustered in Nov. 14, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., Nov. 1863. Mustered out with
company at Macon, Ga., Aug. 23, 1865.
Residence Green Bay, Wis.
95th— GEORGE W. MARICLE, vet
eran. Mustered in Nov. 14, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., Nov. 1863. Mustered out with
company at Macon, Ga., Aug. 23,
1865. Residence Morris, Whitesick
Co., 111.
96th— SEYMORE D. MOORE, vet
eran. Mustered in Nov. 14, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., Nov., 1863. Honorably discharg
ed by general orders June 23, 1865.
Residence Covington, Tioga Co., Pa.
97th— JOHN P. MILLER. Muster
ed in Nov. 14, 1861. Transferred to
Veteran Reserve Corps, April, 1863.
98th— NATHANIEL MORGAN. Mus
tered in November 14th, 1861. Trans
ferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
April, 1863.
99th— HENRY S. MILLER. Mus
tered in November 14th, 1861. Date
of muster out not known.
100th— BENJAMIN J. MARTIN, vet
eran. Mustered in November 14th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran at
Huntsville, Ala., November, 1863.
Killed, August 12th, 1864, in trenches
before Atlanta, Ga.
101st— HIRAM MATTISON. Must
ered in November 14th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, June, 1862.
102nd— HENRY MULNIX. Muster
ed in November 14th, 1861. Deserted,
November, 1862.
103rd— HIRAM MATSON, recruit.
Mustered in October 30th, 1862. Dis
charged for disability. May 30th 1863.
104th— ANDREW MORRISON, re
cruit. Mustered in September 10th,
1862. Discharged by general orders,
June 23rd, 1865,

105th— JOHN MUTERE, recruit.
Mustered in October 12th, 1862. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865.
106th— HENRY S. MILLER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 28th,
1864. 107th— WILLIAM MERRILLS, re
cruit. Mustered in February llth,
¦ 1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Ac
cidentally killed July 2nd, 1902, at
Opp's, Lycoming County, Penna.
108th— HENRY MEYER, recruit
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Conklin Station, Lycoming County,
Penna. 109th— JOHN MAHAFFEY, recruit.
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Ozark, Franklin County, Pa.
110th— JOHN C. MERVINE, recruit.
Mustered in February 17th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Milton, Northumberland County, Pa.
111th— JEREMIAH R. MOORE, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered In Septem
ber 15th, 1864- Discharged by gener
al order, June 23rd, 1865.
112th— AARON H. MALABY, re
cruit. Mustered in February 19th,
1864. Prisoner from October 1st,
1864, to April 21st 1865. Discharged
by general order August 12th, 1865.
113th— ROBERT . R. MACKEY, re
cruit. Mustered in February 18th,
1864. Deserted, December 9th, 1864.
114th— FLA VIUS J. METTEER, re
cruit. Mustered in March 29th, 1864.
Deserted, January 15th, 1865.
115th— WILSON McGILL. Muster
ed in November 14th, 1861. Discharg
ed for disabiUty, June, 1862. Resi
dence, Lock Haven, CUnton County,
Penna.

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ll6th— JAMES McMAHAN. Must
ered in November 14th, 1861. Desert
ed, November, 1862.
117th — ALBERT McPARLAND, re
cruit. Mustered in April 9th, 1862.
In hospital at muster out of company.
118th— HENRY McNEAL, recruit.
Mustered in February 18th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Binghampton, Broome County, New
York. 119th— DAVID McCLINTOCK, re
cruit. Mustered in February 22nd,
1864. Prisoner from October 1st,
1864, to April 21st, 1865. Discharged
by general order May 19th, 1865.
Residence, Newberry, Lycoming Co.,
Penna. 120th— JACOB McNEAL, recruit.
Mustered in March 8th, 1864. Prison
er from October 1st, 1864, to April
21st 1865. Residence, Binghampton,
Broome County, New York.
121st — JOHN McCABE, recruit
Mustered in March 10th, 1864. Not
on muster out role.
122nd — WALTER NORTHROP.
Mustered in November 14th, 1861.
Mustered out October llth, 1864. Ex.
piration of term. Residence, Powell,
Bradford County, Penna.
123rd— JOHN OTT, recruit. Must
ered in February 24th, 1864. Muster
ed out with company, Maicon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Sharps-
burg, Allegheny County, Penna.
124th — HANNA ODELL, recruit.
Mustered in February 9, 1864. De
serted January 15, 1865.
125th— MATTHEW O'BRIEN, re
cruit. Musteied in Febriiarv 2it, 1864.
Prisoner from October 14th, 1864, to
April 21st, 1865. Discharged by gen
eral order May 12th, 1865
126th— ISAAC PHELPS. Mustered
in December 1st, 1861. Deserted Au
gust 1862.
127th— JAMES I. PLOTTS, recruit.

Mustered in August 5th, 1863. Died
December 4th, 1863, at Nashville,
Tenn. Buried in National Cemetery,
Nashville, Tenn., Section D, grave
492. 128th— WILLIAM H. PRUNMER,
recruit. Mustered in March 28th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
129th— JOHN A. PATTON, recruit
Mustered in February llth, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
130th— HENRY C. PAUL, recruit.
Mustered in March 10th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865.
131st— JAMES PATTERSON, re-
cruit. Mustered in February 6th,
1864. Prisoner from October 1st,
1864, to April 21st 1865. Discharged
by general order. May 19th, 1865. Res
idence, Washingtonville, Montour
County, Penna.
132nd— PETER PAULHAMUS, re
cruit. Mustered in February 22nd,
1864. Prisoner from October 1st,
1864, to April 21st, 1865. Discharged
by general order. May 19th, 1865. Died
September 30, 1898, at Cogon Station,
and buried in State Road Cemeteries.
133rd— JOHN H. PECK, recruit (1
year). Mustered in October llth,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Saginaw, Saginaw County,
Michigan. 134th— GEORGE QUIGLE, recruit.
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Prisoner from October 14th. 1864, to
April 21st, 1865. Discharged by gen
eral order, June 19th, 1865.
135th— THOMAS W. RICHEY, re
cruit. Mustered in February 18th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macoh, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
136th— FRANKLIN REESE, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in August 31st,
1864. Discharged by general order^
June 24th, 1864. Residence, Buck,
Lancaster County, Penna.

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137th— RUSSELL T. SMITH. Must
ered in November 14th, 1861. Trans
ferred to Veteran Reserve Corps,
April 4th, 1863.
138th— HENRY SCHWENK. Must
ered in November 14th, 1861. Must
ered out October llth, 1864 — expira
tion of term. Residence, Austenville,
Bradford County ,Penna.
139th— JAMBS SEARLES. Muster
ed in November 14th, 1861. Died
June, 1862.
140th— HUGH H. SNORD. Muster
ed in November 14th, 1861. Died Au
gust 23rd, 1864, at Columbia, Maury
County, Tenn. Buried in National
Cemetery, Stone River, Tenn., Sec
tion L, grave 378.
141st— JOEL SECHRIST. Muster
ed in November 14th, 1861. Wounded
July 13th, 1862, in action at Murfrees
boro, Tenn. Died  1866, of
wounds, at Liberty, Tioga County,
Penna. 142nd— JOHN SMITH, recruit. Mus
tered in October 12th, 1862. Muster
ed out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865.
143rd — HIRAM SMITH, recruit.
Mustered in April 9th, 1862. Dis
charged for disability October, 1862.
144th— SAMUEL E. D. SMITH, re
cruit. Mustered in December 28th,
1862. Deserted AprU, 1863.
145th— DANIEL STRIKER, recruit.
Mustered in February 16, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. 414 Charles Build
ing, Denver, Colorado.
146th— WILLIAM H. R. STANLEY,
recruit. Mustered in February 15th,
1864. ' Discharged by general order,
May llth, 1865.
147th— EDWARD A. STRAUB, re
cruit. Mustered in February 26th,
1864. Mustered out with company.
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Oct., 1903, Rural Route, No. 1,
Pearl City, IU.

148th— CASSIUS R. STEPHEN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 26th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died,
 1898, at Pittsburg, Allegheny
County, Penna.
149th — FREDERICK SHOCK, re
cruit. Mustered in January llth,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
150th— JACOB D. SMITH, recruit.
Mustered in March 26th, 1864. In
hospital at muster out of company.
151st— WESLEY H. STRALEY, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Prisoner from October 1st,
1864, to April 21st, 1865. Discharged
by general order May 19th, 1865.
152nd — THOMAS STROUGHTON,
recruit (1 year). Mustered in August
7th, 1864. Discharged by general or
ders July 12th, 1865.
153rd— HARRISON SIMMONS, re
cruit. Mustered in March 1st, 1864.
Died March 28th, 1865, at Selma, Dal
las County, Alabama.
154th— JOEL TALLADA, veteran.
Mustered in November 14th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., November  1863. In hospi
tal at muster out of company. Died
 1868, at Powell, Bradford Coun
ty, Penna.
155th— HENRY TALLADA, veteran.
Mustered in November 14th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran at Hunts
ville, Ala., November  1863. Died
July 31st, 1865, at Eufaula, Ala. Bur
ied in National Cemetery, Marietta,
Ga., Section L, grave 589.
156th— SAMUEL THOMAS. Must
ered in November 14th, 1861. Desert
ed August, 1862.
157th— ELI McKINTY TREGO, re
cruit. Mustered in February 18th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Berwick, Columbia County,
Penna. 158th— JOHN TATE, recruit. Must
ered in February 18, 1864. Mustered

Company C

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out with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Residence, Williamsport,
Lycoming County, Penna.
159th— WILLIAM H. TREGO, re
cruit, veteran (1 year). Mustered in
February 22, 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23, 1865.
Residence, Milton, Northumberland
Co., Pa.
160th — JACKSON TALLADA, re-
cru'it. Mustered In August 20th, 1864.
Discharged by general order June
25th, 1865. Residence, Wilmot, Brad
ford County, Penna.
151st— GOODRICH TALLADA, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Prisoner from October 1st,
1864, to March 25th, 1865. Discharg
ed by general order May 19th, 1865.
Died  at Burlington, Bradford
County, Penna.
162nd— M. VANDERPOOL. Must
ered in November 14th, 1861. Desert
ed August, 1862.
163rd— ANTHONY VOLKER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 28th,
1864. Killed April 2nd, 1865, in ac
tion, at Selma, Ala.
164th — WASHINGTON WOOD
WARD. Mustered in November 14th,

1861. Discharged for disabiUty 
1862. 165th— LEWIS P. WILLIAMS. Mus
tered in November 14th, 1861. Died
May, 18G2. Burial record, April 24th,
1863. Buried in National Cemetery,
Stone's River, Tenn., grave 73.
166th — FRANKLIN WILCOX, re
cruit. Mustered in February 25th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, New Albany, Bradford County,
Penna. 167th — BENJAMIN F. WARNER,
recruit. Mustered in February 26th,
1864. Cajitured at Noonday Creek,
Ga., June 20th, 1864. Died, February
22nd, 1896, at Pennsdale, Lycoming
County, Penna.
168th — SAMUEL WARDEN, re
cruit. Mustered in August 21st, 1862.
Discharged by general order, June
23rd, 1865. Resident Soldiers' Home,
Erie, Erie County, Penna.
189th— AMBROSE WEYMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 18th,
1864. Prisoner from Oct 1st 1864, to
March 25tl), 1865. Discharged by gen
eral order. May 19th, 1865.

Company C»

CAPTAINS.
1st — Captain — BENJAMIN S.
DARTT. Mustered in November 1st
1861. Promoted to Major February
13th, 1865, to rank from December 6,
1864. See Field and Staff.
2nd— Captain— SAMUEL C. DIXON,
1st Sergeant Co. G. Mustered in No
vember 4th, 1861. Captured July 13th,
1862, in action at Murfreesboro,
Tenn. Promoted to Second Lieuten
ant February 5th, 1863; to First
Lieutenant April 25th, 1864. Muster

ed out December 14th, 1864 — expira
tion of term. Commissioned Captain
Company C, December 6th, 1864.
Mustered in February 27th, 1865. Res
idence, Ashland, New Castle County,
Delaware. FIRST LIEUTENANTS.

1st — First Lieutenant — JOHN E.
HILLIER. Mustered in November
1st, 1861, to rank from September
25th, 1861. Resigned February 18th,
1863.

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2nd — First Lieutenant — CHAUN
CEY C. HERMAN, First Sergeant.
Mustered in November 1st, 1861.
Promoted to First Lieutenant July
1st, 1863, to rank from March ls,t
1863. Killed August 20th, 1864, in ac
tion at Lovejoy's Station, Ga., Kilpa
trick's raid, Atlanta campaign.
3rd — First Lieutenant — ALBERT
J. B. DARTT, veteran. Mustered in
November 1st, 1861. Re-enlisted De
cember, 1863. Promoted to First
Lieutenant, December 18th, 1864, to
rank from October 1st, 1864. Died—
SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
1st— Second Lieutenant— CHARLES
L. GREENO. Mustered in November
1st, 1861, to rank from September
24th, 1861. Promoted to Captain
Company H, March 1st, 1863; to Ma
jor December 22nd, 1864. Mustered
in February 13th, 1865. Appointed
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel April 2nd,
1865. Mustered out with regiment at
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. See
Field and Staff.
2nd — Second Lieutenant — HEN
RY D. CALKINS, Sergeant. Muster
ed in November 1st, 1861. Promoted
to Second Lieutenant June 24th, 1863,
to rank from March 1st, 1863. Hon
orably discharged July 5th, 1864, Died
August 10th, 1898, in hospital, Brook
lyn, N. Y. Buried at Mansfield, Tioga
County, Pa.
3rd — Second Lieutenant — WIL
LIAM R. SIMS, veteran. Mustered in
November 1st, 1861. Re-enlisted as
a veteran at Huntsville, Ala., Decem
ber, 1863. Promoted from Sergeant
to Second Lieutenant December 18th,
1864, to rank from December 1st,
1864. Residence, Troy, Bradford
County, Penna. SERGEANTS.
1st — First Sergeant — LEWIS
EIGHMY, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 1st, 1861. Re-enlisted as a

veteran at Huntsville, Ala., December
1863. Captured August 21, 1862, in
action at Gallatin, Tenn. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Residence, Sayre, Brad
ford County, Penna.
2nd — First Sergeant — CHARLES
H. VANDUSBN. Mustered in No
vember 1st, 1861. Duscharged for dis
abiUty May 21st, 1862. Residence,
Knoxville, Tioga County, Penna.
3rd — Q. M. Sergeant — JAMES D.
BECKER, veteran. Mustered In No
vember 1st, 1861. Promoted from
Corporal to Sergeant, September 1st
1862; to Q. M. Sergeant — . Re-en
listed as a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., December, 1863. Prisoner from
August 30th, 1864, to April 29th, 1865.
Discharged by general order May 19,
1865. Residence, Alba, Bradford Coun
ty, Penna.
4th — Q. M. Sergeant — PETER J.
WILCOX. Mustered in November 1,
1861. Discharged for disability. May
21st 1862. Died  1890, at Charles
ton, Tioga County, Penna.
5th — Commissary Sergeant — URI
N. VERBECK, veteran. Mustered in
November 1st, 1861. Promoted to
Corporal, January 1st, 1862; to Ser
geant September 1st, 1862. Re-enlist
ed as a veteran at Huntsville, Ala.,
December, 1863. Promoted to Com
missary Sergeant, December 18, 1864.
Musterd out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
East Troy, Bradford County, Penna.
6th — Commissary Sergeant — NOAH
J. WHEELER. Mustered in Novem
ber 1st, 1861. Promoted to Corporal
June 1st, 1862; to Commissary Ser
geant June 1st, 1863. Mustered out
November 1st, 1864 — expiration of
term. Residence, Cherry Flats, Tioga
County, Penna.
7th— Sergeant— LYMAN L. SPER-
RY, veteran. Promoted to Corporal
May 1st, 1862; to Sergeant, March
1st, 1864. Re-enlisted as a veteran at
Huntsville, Ala., December, 1863.'

SURGEON AI,EXANDER M. SPEER.

Company C

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Mustered out with company Macon,
Ga. Residence, 4528 Oakenwald Ave
nue, Chicago, 111.
8th — Sergeant  JONATHAN L.
MOORE, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 1st, 1861. Promoted to Cor
poral January 1st 1863. Re-enUsted
as a veteran at Huntsville, Ala., De
cember, 1863. Promoted to Sergeant
November 1st 1864. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August 23,
1865. Residence, Lambs Creek, Ti
oga County, Penna.
9th— Sergeant — ANSON D. FINCH,
veteran. Mustered in November 1st
1861. Promoted to Corporal January
1st, 1863. Re-enlisted as a veteran at
Huntsville, Ala., December, 1863.
Promoted to Sergeant, December 18,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Neb.
10th — Sergeant — H. H. GARA-
BRANT, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 1st 1861. Re-enUsted as a
veteran at Huntsville, Ala., Decem
ber, 1863. Promoted to Corporal, No
vember 28th, 1863; to Sergeant Dec
ember 18th, 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Died at Windfall, Bradford
County, Penna.
llth — Sergeant — JAMES H.
HOWE, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 1st, 1861. Wounded May 5th,
1862, in action at Lebanon, Tenn. Re-
enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville
Ala., December, 1863. Promoted to
Corporal November 28th, 1863; to
Sergeant May 1st, 1S65. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, • 1865. Residence, Falls Brook
Tioga County, Penna.
12th — Sergeant — SYLVESTER
G. FOSTER. Mustered in November
1st 1861. Discharged for disability,
August 2nd, 1862. Died at Granville,
Bradford County, Penna.
13th— Sergeant— MYRON S. ROB
INSON. Mustered in November 1st
1861. Promoted to Sergeant, January

1st, 1862. Discharged for disability,
January 12th, 1863. Died March 24th,
1898, at Hurley, South Dakota.
14th — Sergeant — OLIVER D.
FIELD. Mustered in April 1st 1862.
Promoted from Corporal April 1st,
1863. Mustered out AprU 27th, 1865,
expiration of term. Residence, Troy,
Bradford County, Penna.
15th — Sergeant — LAFAYETTE
KINGSLEY. Died January 9th, 1863,
of wounds received in action on Man
chester Pike, Tenn., January 5th,
1863. CORPORALS,
1st — Corporal- AUGUSTUS W.
VALENTINE, veteran. Mustered in
November 1st, 1861. Re-enlisted as a
veteran at Huntsville, Ala., Decem
ber, 1863. Promoted to Corporal April
1st, 1864. Mustered out with compa
ny, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Died Juiy, 1890, at Cadillack, Welford
County, Michigan.
2nd — Corporal — CHARLES H.
HERTBLi, veteran. Mustered in
November 1st, 1861. Re-enlisted as
a veteran at Huntsville, Ala., Decem
ber, 1863. Promoted to Corporal No
vember 1st, 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Died, June, 1885, at Lambs
Creek, Tioga County, Penna.
3rd— Corporal— HENRY D. COV
ERT, veteran. Mustered in Novem
ber 1st, 1861. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran at Huntsville, Ala., December,
1863. Promoted to Corporal, Decem
ber 18th, 1864. In hospital at muster
out of company. Residence, Covert,
Bradford County, Penna.
4th — Corporal — RALBURN CAN-
EDY, veteran. Mustered in Novem
ber 1st, 1861. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran at Huntsville, Ala., December,
1863. Promoted to Corporal, Decem
ber 26th, 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Windhaven Centre,
Bradford County, Pa.

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5th— Corporal— HENRY B. MOR
RISON, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 1st, 1861. Re-enlisted as a
veteran at Huntsville, Ala., Decem
ber, 1863. Captured June 26th, 1864.
Promoted to Corporal July 1st, 1865.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Mountaindale, Cambria County, Pa.
6th — Corporal — STEPHEN CDM-
MINGS, veteran. Mustered in Novem
ber 1st, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veter
an at Huntsville, Ala., December,
1863. Promoted to Corporal July 1st
1865. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Westpike, Potter County, Pa.
7th— Corporal— GEORGE F. LOO-
MIS, veteran. Mustered in November
1st, 186i. Re-enlisted as a veteran at
Huntsville, Ala., December, 1863.
Promoted to Corporal July 1st, 1865.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23, 1865. Residence,
Arrow (no such postofiice), Kalkaskin
County, Michigan.
8th— Corporal- FREDERICK WINS
TON, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 1st, 1861. Re-enlisted as a
veteran at Huntsville, Ala., Decem
ber, 1863. Promoted to Corporal,
July 1st, 1865. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Sunbury, Northum
berland County, Penna.
9th— Corporal — HARRISON AD
AMS. Mustered in November 1st,
1861. Promoted to Corporal June 6th,
1862. Discharged for disability, 1862.
Residence, Shortsville, Ontario Coun
ty, New York.
10th — Corporal — BROADHEAD
DU BOIS, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 1st, 1861. Promoted to Cor
poral November 28th, 1863. Re-enlist
ed as a veteran at Huntsville, Ala,
December, 1863. Prisoner from Oc
tober 1st, 1864, to April 21st, 1865
Honorably discharged by general or
der May 19th, 1865. Residence
Breesport, Chemung County. New
York.

llth — Corporal — ROZEL GILES.
Mustered in November 1st, 1861. Pro
moted t& Corporal, January 1st, 1862.
Discharged for disability. May 21st,
1862. Died,  1891, at Mansfield,
Tioga County, Penna.
12th — Corporal — THOMAS S.
GILLETT. Mustered in November 1st
1861. Promoted to Corporal March
1st, 1863. Mustered out November
1st, 1864, expiration of term. Died,
at Rutland, Tioga County, Penna.
13th — Corporal — J. SCOTT HOWE.
Mustered in November 1st, 1861.
Promoted to Corporal, December 1st,
1861. Discharged for disability, Jan
uary 19th, 1863. Died June 4th, 1894,
at Troy, Bradford County, Penna.
14th— Corporal — JOHN D. RUG-
GLES. Mustered in November 1st,
1861. Promoted to Corporal, Decem
ber 26th, 1861. Discharged for dis
ability, July 3, 1862. Died — at Syl
vania, Bradford County, Peima.
15th— Corporal — CHESTER WIL.
LIAMS. Mustered in November 1st •
1861. Discharged for disability, June
9th, 1862. Residence, Capac, St. Clair
County, Michigan.
16th— Corporal — GEORGE LUD-
LAM. Mustered in November 1st
1861. Promoted to Corporal January
1st 1862. Captured August 4th, 1862.
Deserted January 1st, 1863. Resi
dence, West Burlington, Bradford
County, Penna.
17th— Corporal — SEELY BOVIER.
Mustered in August 21st 1862. Pro
moted to Corporal May 1st, 1865,
Honorably discharged by general or
der, June 23rd, 1865. Residence, Alba,
Bradford County, Penna.
18th— Corporal— ALBERT SMITH.
Mustered in August 29th, 1862. Pro
moted to Corporal December 26th,
1864. Honorably discharged June
23rd, 1865. Residence, Charleston,
Tioga County, Penna.
19th— Corporal— C. D. WARNER
Mustered in November 1st 1861.
Died, 1894, at Keeneyville, Tioga
County, Penna.

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1st — Bugler — SAMUEL BAUCH-
US, veteran. Mustered in November
1st 1861. Captured November 26th,
1862. Re-enlisted as a veteran at
Huntsville, Ala., December, 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Norristown, Montgomery County, Pa.
2nd— Bugler— ALBERT S. COBB,
recruit. Mustered in February 22nd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Tioga, Tioga County, Penna.
1st — Saddler — GILBERT BAX
TER, recruit. Mustered in August
21st, 1862. Honorably discharged by
general order, June 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Hazel South Dakota.
2nd— Saddler— WILLIAM E. DU-
MOND, recruit. Mustered in Febru
ary 23rd, 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Alba, Bradford
County, Penna.
1st— Blacksmith — ISAAC CLIN
TON DEWITT, veteran. Mustered in
November 1st, 1861. Re-enlisted as
a veteran at Huntsville, Ala., Decem
ber, 1863. Mustered out August 23rd,
1865. Died, August 24th, 1894, at Can
ton, Bradford County, Pa.
2nd— Blacksmith  JUDSON H.
SMITH, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 1st, 1861. Re-enlisted as a
veteran at Huntsville, Ala., December,
1863. Mustered out with company at
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died,
 , 1879, at Smethport, McKean
County, Penna.
3rd— Blacksmith— ABNER S. LAY-
TON, recruit. Mustered in August
30th, 1862. Honorably discharged by
general order, June 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Rutland, Tioga County, Penna.
4th— Blacksmith— DANIEL LENT,
recruit. Mustered in September 8th,
1862. Discharged by general order
June 23rd, 1865. Died — 1891, at
Charleston, Tioga County, Penna.

PRIVATES.
1st— CALVIN ALLEN, Mustered
in November 1st 1861. Discharged
for disabiUty May 21st 1862. Resi
dence, Corning, Steuben County, N. Y.
2nd— GEORGE W. AYERS. Must
ered in November 1st, 1861. Dis
charged, December 25th, 1862, for
wounds received in attack on forage
train at Brentwood, Tenn., September
19th, 1862. Died, July, 1905, at Jack
son, Tioga County, Penna.
3rd— JULIUS T. ADAMS, recruit
Mustered in August 23rd, 1862. Dis
charged by general order June 23rd,
1865. Residence, Columbia Cross
Roads, Bradford County, Penna.
.4th— ALVIN AVERY, recruit. Must
ered in March 2nd, 1864. Captured
April 1st, 1865. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Hillsgrove, Sullivan
County, Penna.
5th— JESSE S. AMEIGH, recruit.
Mustered in February 26th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Wellsburg, Chemung County, N. Y.
6th— MILO H. ALLEN, recruit.
Mustered in February 23rd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Tioga, Tioga County, Penna.
7th— WILLIAM H. ANDERSON, re-
cruit. Mustered in February 16th,
1864. Wounded, April 2nd, 1865, in
action at Selma, Ala. Died,  1879,
at Paw Paw, Van Buren County,
Michigan. 8th— PERRY BUELL. Mustered
in November 1st, 1861. Discharged
for disability April 12th, 1862. Died,
 in Texas.
9th— LAFAYETTE A. BATES, re
cruit Mustered in August 23rd, 1862.
Discharged by general order June
23rd, 1865. Residence, East Canton,
Bradford County, Penna.
10th— HOSMER BUELL, recruit
Mustered in August 29th, 1862. Dis-

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charged by general order, June 23rd,
1865. Residence, Elgin, Union Coun
ty, Oregon.
llth— NELSON BOVIER, recruit.
Mustered in April 6th, 1863. Died,
July 3rd, 1863, at NashviUe, Tenn.
12th— THOMAS BAKER, recruit.
Mustered in March 28th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Died,  at
Granville, Bradford County, Pa.
13th— GEORGE R. BRENNINGER,
recruit (1 year). Mustered in Decem
ber 28th, 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. 14th— MILO D. BLACKMER, re
cruit. Mustered in March 16th, 1864.
In hospital at muster out of compa
ny. Residence, Sylvania, Bradford
County, Penna.
15th— WARREN BIXBY, recruit
Mustered in February 9th, 1864.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
April ixSt, 1865. Discharged August
17th, 1865. Residence, Sylvania,
Bradford County, Penna.
16th— GEORGE L. COVERT, veter
an. Mustered in November 1st, 1861.
Captured, August 25th, 1862. Re-en
listed as a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., December, 1863. Wounded,
June 20th, 1864, in action at Noonday
Creek, Ga. In hospital at muster out
of company. Residence, Covert,
Bradford County, Penna.
17th— CHARLES CLARK, veteran.
Mustered in November 1st 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., December, 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Residence, Armenia,
Bradford County, Penna.
18th— WILLIAM H. COLONY, vet
eran. Mustered in November 1st,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, at
Huntsville, Ala., December — , 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Mansfield, Tioga County, Penna.

19th— WILLIAM CONGDON. Must
ered in November 1st 1861. Trans
ferred to Veteran Reserve Corps-
date not known. Residence, Field's
Station, Lycoming County, Penna.
20th — ADAM E. CLEAVLAND.
Mustered in November 1st 1861. Dis
charged for disability. May 21st, 1862.
Died  at Mansfield, Tioga County,
Penna. 21st— LEDGYARD CLAFFIN. Must
ered in November 1, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, August 14th,
1862. Reported dead.
22nd — ROBERT CALHOUN, veter
an. Mustered in November 1st, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran at Hunts
ville, Ala., December, 1863. Prisoner
from October 1st, 1864, to April 1st,
1865. Honorably discharged by gen
eral order May 19th, 1865. Residence,
AUport, Clearfield County, Penna.
23rd— DANIEL D. CALRK, Must
ered in November 1st, 1861. Died,
April 25th, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn.
Buried in National Cemetery, Nash
ville, Tenn., section E, grave 418.
24th— CHARLES P. CHAPPEL.
Mustered in December 6th, 1861. De
serted January 10th, 1862.
25th— D. CUNNINGHAM, recruit.
Mustered in August 29th, 1862.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve
Corps, date not known. Discharged
by general order June 30th, 1865. Re
ported dead, in Indiana.
26th— HERRICK A. CLARK, re
cruit. Mustered In April 17th, 1862.
Discharged for disability April 12th,
1865. Reported dead, at Mansfield,
Tioga County, Penna.
27th— H. CUNNINGHAM, recruit
Mustered in August 29th, 1862. Pris
oner from October 1st, 1864, to April
21st, 1865. Discharged by general or
der. May 19th, 1865. Reported dead.
28th— EDWARD W. CAMP, recruit
Mustered in June 19th, 1863. In hos
pital at muster out of company.
Residence, Langdon, Lycoming Coun
ty, Penna.

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29th— ROBERT CUMMINS, recruit.
Mustered in April 6th, 1863. Captur
ed June 9th, 1864. In hospital at
muster out of company. Residence,
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County,
California. 30th — SAMUEL CARE, recruit.
Mustered in October 19th, 1863. Dis
charged by general order, date not
known. Residence, Granville Centre,
Bradford County, Penna.
31st— FRANK D. CLARK, recruit.
Mustered in June 9th, 1863. Captured
August 20th, 1864, in action at Love
joy's Station, Ga., Kilpatrick raid, At
lanta campaign. Died February 20th,
1865, at Andersonville, Ga. Buried
in National Cemetery, grave 12,682.
32nd— HALLECK CANEDY, re
cruit. Mustered in February 23rd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Rutland, Tioga County, Pa.
33rd— PHILANDER CASE, recruit.
Mustered in February 20th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died June
6th, 1901, at Alba, Bradford County,
Penna. 34th— CALVIN D. CLARK, recruit
Mustered in February 16th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Wellsboro, Tioga County, Penna.
35th— ORIN L. CANEDY, recruit.
Mustered in February 16th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Wellsboro, Tioga County, Penna.
36th— AMOS D. COLGROVE, re
cruit. Mustered in February 26th,
1864. Discharged by general order.
May 29th, 1865. Residence, Mans
field, Tioga County, Penna.
37th— HIRAM L. COLGROVE, re
cruit Mustered in February 26th,
1864. Discharged by general order
May 29th, 1865. Died  at Rute-
land, Tioga County, Penna.
38th — HENRY CASE, recruit.
Mustered in February 25th, 1864. Dis

charged by general order May 29th,
1865. Reported dead.
39th— JAMES W. CAMP, recruit
Mustered in February 29th, 1864. Cap
tured October 1st, 1864. Discharged
by general order May 12th, 1865.
Residence, Grover, Bradford Coun
ty, Penna.
40th— FREDERICK Q. DALTON.
Mustered in December llth, 1861.
Discharged for disability, December
5th, 1862.
41st— WARREN M. DEWITT. Must
ered in November 4th, 1861. Must
ered out December llth, 1864, expira
tion of term.
42nd— J. H. DUMOND, recruit
Mustered in September llth, 1862.
Discharged by general order. May
19th, 1865. Died  1865, at Troy,
Bradford County, Penna.
43rd— JOHN C. DILLON, recruit
Mustered in September 1st, 1862.
Died December 2nd, 1864, at Louis
ville, Kentucky.
44th— JOHN W. DUART, recruit.
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Elmira Heights, New York.
45th— GEORGE DICKENSON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 20th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 7th, 1864. Died April 17th, 1864.
Buried in National Cemetery, Nash
ville, Tenn., Se.ction H, grave 678.
46th— STEPHEN W. DARLING, re
cruit. Mustered in September 20th,
1864. Prisoner from October 1st,
1864, to April 21st 1865. Discharged
by general order May 19th, 1865.
Residence, Covington, Tioga County,
Penna. 47th— JEREMIAH L. EICK, veter
an. Mustered in November 1st, 1861.
Promoted to regimental saddler March
13th, 1863. Re-enlisted as a veteran,
at Huntsville, Ala., December, 1863.
Transferred to Company C as a pri
vate. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.

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48th— PETER ENFIELD, recruit
Mustered in March 28th, 1862. De
serted September 18th, 1862.
49th— CHARLES A. FIELD. Must-
ered in November 1st, 1861. Must
ered out, November 1st, 1864, expira
tion of term. Died  1883, in
Texas. 50th— IRA S. FANNING. Mustered
in December llth, 1861. Discharged
for disabiUty, December 29th, 1862.
Died, March 13th, 1905, at Wetona,
Penna. 51st— ALBERT G. FROST, Must
ered in November 1st 1861. Captured
September 19th, 1862, at Brentwood,
Tenn. Deserted January 1st, 1863.
52nd— WILLIAM PITCH, recruit.
Mustered in March 29th, 1864. Dis
charged by general order, August
23rd, 1865. Residence, Granville Cen
tre, Bradford County, Penna.
53rd— JAMES B. FURMAN, recruit
Mustered in March 1st 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Austin
ville, Bradford County, Penna.
54th— THOMAS C. FRANKLIN, re
cruit. Mustered In March 1st, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
55th— M. D. FANNING, recruit (1
year). Mustered in August 27th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 23rd, 1865. Residence, Wetonia,
Bradford County, Penna.
56th— JAMES FURMAN, recruit.
Mustered in February 23rd, 1864.
Died October 7th, 1864, at Atlanta,
Ga. Buried in National Cemetery,
Marietta, Ga., Section A, grave 303.
57th — HARLAN P. GREENO.
Mustered in November 1st, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, March 7th,
]86?i. Residence, East Troy, Brad
ford County, Penna.
58th— WILLIAM GARABRANT, re
cruit Mustered in August 21st, 1862.
Discharged for disability, June 23rd,
1863. Died November 22nd, 1901, at
Alba, Bradford County, Penna.

59th— JOHN S. GRIFFIN, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in August llth,
1864. Discharged by general order
May 26th, 1865. Residence, Alma,
Harlan County, Neb.
60th— PHILANDER HALL, veteran.
Mustered in November 1st 1861. Re-
enUsted as a veteran, at Huntsville,
Ala., December, 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Died  1892, at Elk-
land, Tioga County, Penna.
61st— WILLIAM J. HOWE, recruit.
Mustered in August 21st 1862. Dis
charged by general order, June 23rd,
1865. Residence, Tioga, Tioga Coun
ty, Penna.
62nd— AARON S. HAVEN, recruit.
Mustered in August 27th, 1862. Clerk,
Q. M. Dept., Harrisburg, Pa., Septem
ber 8th, 1862, to October, 1863. Re
cruiting service at Towanda, Pa., Oc
tober to November, 1863. In Q. M.
Dept., Harrisburg, Pa., November,
1863, to January, 1864. Recruiting
service at Troy, Bradford County,
Pa., January to April, 1864. Joined
regiment at Nashville, Tenn., April
15th, 1864. Orderly to Captain Darrt,
Co. C, during Atlanta Campaign, April
30th to September 2nd, 1864. Wound
ed April 2nd, 1865, in action at Selma,
Ala. Taken prisoner Anril 12th. 1865,
at Montgomery. Ala. Honorably dis
charged June 23rd. 1865. Member of
Slocum Post, No. 10. G. A. R., Provi
dence, R. I. Residence, P. O. B. 244,
Cranston, Providence County, R. I.
63rd— JOHN O. HILL, recruit Must
ered in September 4th, 1862. Wound
ed February, 1863. at BaglevUle,
Tenn. Discharged May 27th, 1863.
Residence, Austinville, TJradford
County, Penna.
64th— WILLIAM H. HAPFLETT
recruit Mustered in AprU llth, I863!
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Armina Heights, Chemung County,
N. Y.
65th— TAMES HICKMAN, recruit.
Mustered in April llth, 1863. Must-

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ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865.
66th— JOHN M. HALL, recruit.
Mustered in February 25th, 1864.
Prisoner from October 1st, 1864, to
April 23rd, 1865. Discharged by gen
eral order, June 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Rutland, Tioga County, Penna.
67th— LAFAYETTE HAVEN, re
cruit Mustered in February 20th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Lamb's Creek, Tioga County,
Penna. 68th— FRANCIS HAVEN, recruit.
Mustered in February 20th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga. Died  1867, at Rutland,
Tioga County, Penna.
69th— GEORGE H. HAFFLETT, re
cruit. Mustered in February 19th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Windfall, Bradford County,
Penna. 70th— BENJAMIN K. HOWELL, re
cruit. Mustered in February 23rd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Bangor, Van Buren County,
Michigan. 71st— PHARES HAGER, recruit (1
year). Mustered in August 8th, 1864.
Discharged by general order, July
12th, 1865.
72nd— C. T. HAMILTON, recruit (1
year). Mustered in August 18th, 1864.
Discharged by general order, June
23rd, 1865.
73rd— WILLIAM J. HORTON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 27th,
1864. Died June 17th, 1865, at Louis
ville, Ky. Buried in National Ceme
tery, Louisville, Ky., Section C, Range
7, grave 117.
74th— JAMES HALL, recruit (1
year). Mustered in August 23rd,
1864. Killed in skirmish near Macon,
Ga., May 5th, 1865.
75th — ODIE HANNAH, recruit
Mustered in March 10th, 1864. Not
on muster-out roll.

76th— THOMAS L. HYDE, recruit.
Mustered in May 19th, 1864. Desert
ed December 26th, 1864.
77th— JAMES JOHNSON, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in October 7th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
78th— WILLIAM JOHNSON, recruit
Mustered in February 20th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
79th— GEORGE W. JOHNSON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 26th,
1864. Discharged by general order
May 26th, 1865.
80th— JUDSON KNIGHT. Mustered
in November 1st, 1861. Died April
27th, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn. Buried
in National Cemetery, NashviUe,
Tenn., Section A, grave 1029.
81st— HENRY KNIGHT, recruit.
Mustered in February 5th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, (Ja.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Painter
Run, Tioga County, Penna.
82nd— EDWARD D. KELLEY, re
cruit. Mustered in February 23rd,
1864. Discharged by general order,
January 23rd, 1866.
83rd— GEORGE KEASLER, recruit
Mustered in February 5th, 1864.
Killed May 5th, 1865, in skirmish near
Macon, Ga.
84th— MARTIN V. LOVELL, vet
eran. Mustered in November Ist,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran at
Huntsville, Ala., December, 1863.
Killed August 20th, 1864, in action at
Lovejoy's Station, Clayton Co.; Ga,,
Kilpatrick raid, Atlanta campaign.
85th— JOHN D. LENT, recruit.
Mustered in September 8th, 1862. Dis
charged by general order, June 23rd,
1865. Residence, Lake, Barron Coun
ty, Wisconsin.
86th— SHERMAN LOOMIS, recruit
Mustered in August 28th, 1862. Dis
charged by general order, June 23rd,
1865. Died  1881, at Leroy, Brad
ford County, Penna.
87th— JOHN R. LOVEL, recruit
Mustered in February 27th, 1864. In

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hospital at muster-out of company.
Residence, Sparta, Knox County, Ne
braska. 88th— DARIUS B. LEONARD, re
cruit Mustered in March 29th, 1864
Not on muster-out roll. Residence,
Springfield, Bradford County, Penna,
S9th— AARON B. MEEKER, veter
an. Mustered in November 1st, 1861,
Re-enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville
Ala., December, 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Died  at Atlanta, Ga.
90th — FORDYCE S. MORGAN.
Mustered in November 1st, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, December 20th,
1862. Residence, Sullivan, Tioga
County, Penna.
91st— GEORGE W. MOORE. Must
ered in November 1st, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, August 12th,
1862. Residence, Wellsboro, Tioga
County, Penna.
92nd— WILLIAM H. MOORE. Must
ered in November 1st, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, August 20th,
1862. 93rd— OSCAR MITCHEL. Mustered
in November 1st, 1861. Deserted Jan
uary 1st, 1863.
94th— STEPHEN M. MILLS, re
cruit, veteran. Mustered in Decem
ber 31st 1863. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. 95th— HUGH MOSHER, recruit, vet
eran. Mustered in February 25th,
1864. In hosnital at muster-out of
company. Died  1878, Sylvania,
Bradford County, Penna.
96th— P. MTLLSPAUGH. recruit
Mustered in February 23rd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
97th— JAMES F. MANNING, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber 24th, 1864. Discharged bv general
order, July 12th, 1865. Residence,
Progress, Dauphin County, Penna.

98th — JULES MEREDITH, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in August 24th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 23rd, 1865.
99th— CHARLES F. MOORE, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered out by gen
eral order, June 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Sneideckersville, Bradford
County, Penna.
100th— WM. G. McCOLLUM. Must
ered in November 1st, 1861. Died
April 12th, 1862, at LouisviUe, Ky.
Buried in National Cemetery, Section
A, Range 12, grave 25.
101st— C. MCALLISTER. Mustered
in November 1st, 1861. Discharged
for disability, June 6th. 1862. Died
 1871, Troy, Bradford County,
Penna. 102nd— JOHN McKELLER, recruit
¦Mustered in August 22nd, 1862. Dis
charged for disabiUty, June 8th, 1863.
Residence, Boyde, Oregon.
103rd— JOHN A. McKELLER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 8th,
1864. Wounded April 2nd, 1865, in ac
tion at Selma, Ala. Captured April
8th, 1865. Discharged by general or
der. June 15th, 1865. Residence, Yale,
Valley County, Nebraska.
104th— SAMUEL McCLELLAN, re
cruit Mustered in July 2nd, 1862.
Captured April 8th. 1865, at Selma,
Ala. Residence, Watertown, Wilson
County, Tenn.
105th— GEORGE NORWOOD, re.
cruit. Mustered in Ausust 22nd, 1S62.
Deserted. January 28th, 1864. Died
.Tune 23rd. igni. at Waverly, Tioga
County, New York.
106th— ISAAC NEWTON, recruit.
Mustered in .Tune 1st. 1863. Mustered
out with comnany, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd. 1865.
107th— .TOHN nAT,EB NELSON, re-
fruit. Mustered ii October 19th,
1863. Discharsred by special order,
datp not known.
lOSth— ALBERT NEWELL, recruit.
Mustered in February 20th. 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,

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Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Troy, Bradford County, Penna.
109th — JOSEPH W. PHILLIPS.
Mustered in November 1st, 1861. Dis
charged for disabiUty, May 21st, 1862.
Died  1885, at Troy, Bradford
County, Penna.
110th— JOHN F. PORTER, veteran.
Mustered in November 1st, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, at Huntsville,
Ala., December, 1863. Prisoner from
October 1st, 1864, to April 21st 1865.
Discharged by general order. May
19th, 1865. Died March, 1895, at Troy,
Bradford County, Penna.
111th— SHEFFIELD PURPLE. Must
ered in November 1st, 1861. Died
March 12th, 1862, at Bardstown, Nel
son County, Ky.
112th— HENRY J. PERINE. Must
ered in November 1st, 1861. Killed
May 5th, 1862, in charge at Lebanon,
Wilson County, Tenn.
113th— JAMES PORTER, recruit.
Mustered in August 9th, 1862. Pris
oner from October 1st, 1864, to April
21st ,1865. Discharged by general or
der, August 5th, 1865. Died July 23rd,
1900, at Cedar Lodge, Bradford Coun
ty, Penna.
114th— MILES B. POTTER, recruit
Mustered in August 23rd, 1862. Trans
ferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, date
not known. Residence, Hood River,
Wasco County, Oregon.
115th— ELI C. PARSONS, recruit
Mustered in August 20th, 1862. Dis
charged for disability, April 10th,
1863. Residence, Gillett, Bradford
County, Penna.
116th— CHARLES F. POWELL, re
cruit Mustered in June 6th, 1862.
Discharged by general order, June
14th, 1865.
117th— WILLIAM PERRY, recruit
Mustered in August 20th, 1862. Died
May 7th, 1865, of wounds received in
skirmish May 5th, 1865, near Macon,
Ga. 118th— CLINTON D. PACKARD, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,

1864. Discharged by general order,
July 18th, 1865. Died  at Alba,
Bradford County, Penna.
119th— JAMES F. PICKERING, re
cruit. Mustered in March 10th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died at Wil
liamsport, Lycoming County, Penna.
120th— PORTER D. RUMSEY, vet
eran. Mustered in November 1st,
1861.^ Re-enlisted as a veteran at
Huntsville, Ala., December, 1863,
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died 
1889, at DyersviUe, Dubuque County,
Iowa. 121st — CHARLES M. RUMSEY.
Mustered in November 1st, 1861.
Mustered out November 1st 1864, ex'
piration of term. Residence, Mains-
ville, Tioga County, Penna.
122nd — LYMAN J. REYNOLDS.
Mustered in December llth, 1861.
Mustered out December llth, 1864, ex-
. piration of term. Died  1878, at
Mainsville, Tioga County, Penna.
123rd— JOHN M. REEVES. Must
ered in November 1st 1861. Dis
charged for disability, August 14th,
1862. Rsidence, Canton, Bradford
County, Penna.
124th— JOHN E. ROCKWELL. Must
ered in November 1st 1861. Must
ered out November 28th, 1864, expl
ration of term. Died  1876, at
Troy, Bradford County, Penna.
125th — SANDFORD RICHMOND.
Mustered in November 1st, 1861. Died
January 24th, 1862, at Louisville Ky.
Buried in National Cemetery, Louis
ville, Ky., Section A, Range 8, grave
15. 126th— MORRISON D. ROSE. Must
ered in November 1st, 1861. Must
ered out November 1st, 1864, expira
tion of term. Residence, Larnard,
Larnard County, Kansas.
127th— GEORGE ROE. Mustered in
November 1st, 1861. Deserted Sep
tember 18th, 1862.

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128th— WILLIAM RIBBLE, recruit.
Mustered in September 7th, 1862. Died
March 25th, 1863, at Murfreesboro,
Tenn. Buried in National Cemetery,
Stones River, Tenn., grave 42.
129th— MOSES C. REED, recruit
Mustered in March 29th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga .
August 23rd, 1865.
130th— EDWARD D. ROBERTS, re
cruit. Mustered in March 22nd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died 
1880, at Blossburg, Tioga County,
Penna. 131st— GEORGE B. ROBINSON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 20th,
1864. Wounded at Lynnville, Tenn.,
June 15th, 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. 132nd— CHARLES W. RODGERS,
recruit (1 year). Mustered in August
18th, 1864. Discharged by general or
der, June 23rd, 1865.
133rd— BYRON L. SMITH, veteran.
Mustered in November 1st, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, December,
1863. In hospital at muster-out oi
company. Residence, Leroy, Brad
ford County, Penna.
134th— WILLIAM K. SPEAR. Must
ered in November 1st, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, July 4th, 1862.
Residence, Sylvania, Bradford Coun
ty, Penna.
135th— WALDO SPEAR. Mustered
in November 1st, 1861. Captured Au
gust 25th, 1862. Mustered out Novem
ber 1st, 1864, expiration of term.
Residence, East Charleston, Tioga
County, Penna.
136th— RICHARD STOUT. Mustered
in November 1st, 1861. Discharged
for disability, October 5th, 1862. Resi.
dence, Mansfield, Tioga County, Pa.
137th— PETER SPELLING, veteran.
Mustered in November 1st 1861. R3-
enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., December, 1863. Deserted De
cember 26th, 1864.

138th— MATTHIAS SNOOKE, re-
cruit Mustered in March 18th, 1862.
Discharged for disability, March 13th,
1863. 139th— JOSEPHUS STOUT, recruit
Mustered in August 30th, 1862. Dis
charged for disability, June 20th.
1863. Residence, Rutland, Tioga Coun
ty, Penna.
140th— CHESTER C. SMITH, re
cruit Mustered in August 29th, 1862,
Prisoner from October 1st, 1864, to
April 21st 1865. Discharged by gen
eral order. May 19th, 1865. Residence,
Mansfield, Tioga County, Penna.
141st— EVERETT O. STORRS, re
cruit Mustered in August 27th, 1862.
Discharged by general order, June
23rd, 1865. Residence, Leroy, Brad
ford County, Penna.
142nd— CHARLES E. STORRS, re
cruit. Mustered in August 27th, 1862.
Discharged by general order, June
23rd, 1865. Residence, East Troy,
Bradford County, Penna.
143rd— ALPHUS SLOAT, recruit
Mustered in September 5th, 1862. Dis
charged for disabiUty, May 18th, 1863.
144th— BENJAMIN SANNO, recruit.
Mustered in September 1st, 1862. Dis
charged by general order, June 23rd,
1865. Died  1887, at CarUsle,
Cumberland County, Penna.
145th— ELIHU F. SMEED, recruit.
Mustered in August 29th, 1862. Dis
charged for disability, July 15th, 1863
Reported dead.
146th— WESLEY V. SHERMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in August 23rd, 1862
Died May 3rd, 1864, at Troy, Brad
ford County, Penna.
147th— JOSEPH S. SHOEMAKER,
recruit. Mustered in May 9th, 1863.
In hospital at muster-out of company.
Residence, West Leroy, Bradford
County, Penna.
148th— JOHN C. STRAIT, recruit
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died 
1895, at Troy, Bradford County, Pa.

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149th— A. S. STURDIVANT, recruit
Mustered in March 29th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Wind
fall, Bradford County, Penna.
. 150th— JOSEPHUS STOUT, recruit.
Mustered in February 22nd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Rutland, Tioga County, Penna.
151st— JACOB B. STOUT, recruit.
Mustered in February 22nd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died 
1878, at Rutland, Tioga County,
Penna. 152nd— EDWARD STAGE, recruit.
Mustered in February 23rd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died 
1898, Harrisburg, Franklin County,
Ohio. A member of E. Crowse Post,
G. A. R., Dept. of Ohio.
153rd— NATHANIEL B. STEVENS,
recruit. Mustered in March 17th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 17th, 1865. Died  1888, at
Mosherville, Penna.
154th— NOAH W. SMITH, recruit
Mustered in February 29th, 1864. Dis
charged by general order. May 10th,
1865. Residence, Lowman, Chemung
County, New York.
155th— WILLIAM H. TABOR. Must
ered in November 1st, 1861. Died
March 15th, 1862, at Munfordsville,
Hart County, Ky.
156th— IRA M. TERRY, recruit
Mustered in August 29th, 1862. Dis
charged by general order, June 23rd,
1865. Residence, Waverly, Tioga
County, New York.
I57th— WILLIAM H. THOMAS, re
cruit Mustered in February 18th,
1864. Wounded and captured, June
20th, 1864, in action at Noonday
Creek, Ga., "Atlanta Campaign." Died
July 10th, 1864, at Andersonville, Ga.
158th— ELI J. VERBECK. Mustered
in November 1st, 1861. Wounded May
5th, 1862, in action at Lebanon, Tenn.
Discharged May 21st, 1862, for disa-

bility caused by wounds. Residence,
Houston, Harris County, Texas.
159th— SILAS O. VAN AUKEN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 21st,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
at Towanda, Bradford County, Penna.
160th— WILLIAM WARTERS, vet
eran. Mustered in November Ist,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran at
Huntsville, Ala., December, 1863. In
hospital at muster-out of company.
Died July, 1905, at Mansfield, Tioga
County, Penna.
161st— GEORGE L. WILCOX. Must
ered in November 1st, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, August 8th,
1862. Died at Franklin, Bradford
County, Penna.
162nd — AUGUSTUS WARTERS.
Mustered in November 1st, 1861. Dis
charged for disabUity, July 17th, 1862.
Died  at Mansfleld, Tioga County,
Penna. ,
163rd— PRECEPTOR WOOD. Must
ered in December llth, 1861. Must
ered out December llth, 1864, expira
tion of term. Residence, Elk Run,
Farquhar County, Virginia.
164th — MERRITT WOODWARD.
Mustered in November 1st, 1861. De
serted January 17th, 1862.
165th— CALEB C. WHITNEY, re
cruit. Mustered in September 9th,
1862. Discharged for disability. May
5th, 1863. Residence, Charleston, Ti
oga County, Penna.
166th— JACOB WILCOX, recruit.
Mustered in August 25th, 1862. Died
January 26th, 1865, at Troy, Bradford
County, Penna.
167th— ALBERT WOODWARD, re
cruit. Mustered in August 24th, 1862.
Died March 25th, 1865, at Nashville,
Tenn. Buried in National Cemetery,
New Albany, Ind., Section B, grave
509. 168th— F. R. WILLIAMS, recruit.
Mustered in February 28th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga,, August 23rd, 1865,

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169th— AUGUSTUS WALTERS, re-
cruit. Mustered in February 26th,
1864. In hospital at muster-out of
company. Died  at Mansfleld,
Tioga County, Penna.
170th— A. H. WINTERMUTE, re
cruit. Mustered in February 9th,
1864. In hospital at muster-out of
company. Died September, 1899, at
Hammond, Tangipalwa County, La.
171st— GEORGE N. WOOD, recruit
Mustered in March 27th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Mans
fleld, Tioga County, Penna.
172nd— R. J. WHIFIELD, recruit.

Mustered in February 9th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Aspinwall, Bradford County, Penna.
173rd — ALEXANDER KENNEDY.
Mustered in February 23rd, 1864.
Mustered out with company. Resi
dence. East Troy, Penna.
174th— JAMES H. VANNESS. Must
ered in February 20th, 1864.
175th— WILLIAM K. SPEAR, veter
an. Re-enlisted March 20, 1864. Dis
charged October 26th, 1865. Resi
dence, Sylvania, Bradford County,
Penna.

Company D.

CAPTAINS.
1st — Captain — JAMES BRYSON.
Mustered in October 31st, 1861, tc
rank from August 31st, 1861. Died
April 1st, 1862, at Louisville, Ky. Bur
ied in Warrior Run Church Cemetery,
Northumberland County, Penna.
2nd— Captain— RICHARD F. MOS
EN. Mustered in First Lieutenant
and Adjutant, November 5th, 1861, to
rank from September 17th, 1861. Com
missioned Captain Co. D, May 2nd,
1862. Not mustered. See Field and
Staff. 3rd— Captain— JOHN T. NEWCOM
ER. Mustered in as Second Lieuten
ant, October 31st, 1861, to rank from
August 31st, 1861. Promoted to First
Lieutenant March 17th, 1862, to Cap
tain, May 31st, 1862, to rank from
May 2nd, 1862. Mustered out October
31st, 1864, expiration of term. Died
August 14th, 1884, at Gaysville,
Cherokee County, Ala.
4th— Captain— JOHN S. SCHUY
LER, jR. Mustered in as First Ser
geant October 9th, 1861. Promoted
to Second Lieutenant, March IJth,

1862, to First Lieutenant, Jime 29th,
1862, to rank from April 12th, 1862,
to Captain, December 1st, 1864. .Not
mustered. Mustered out January 6th,
1865. Died January 31st 1896, at
Lock Haven, Clinton County, Penna
Charter member of John S. Bittner
Post, No. 122, G. A. R., Lock Haven,
Penna. Appointed by Governor Pat
tison a member of Chickamauga Park
Battlefleld Commission.
5th— Captain — URIAH C. HART
RANFT. Mustered in as private Co.
D, October 9th, 1861. Promoted to
Commissary Sergeant, to Second
Lieutenant Co. H, May 1st 1863, to
Regimental Commissary of Subsist
ence, March 1st, 1864, to Captain Co.
D, February 13th, 1865, to rank from
December 20th, 1864, to Major, August
10th, 1865, to rank from June 24th,
1865. Mustered out with regiment
August 23rd, 1865, at Macon, Dallas
County. Ga. See Field and Staff.
Died August 6th, 1903, at Dayton,
Ohio. 6th— SAMUEL C. BRYSON, veter
an. Mustered in October 9th, 1861.

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Promoted to Sergeant, to First Ser
geant. Re-enlisted as a veteran, at
Huntsville, Ala.. November 28th, 1863,
Promoted to Second Lieutenant, Jan
uary 6th, 1865, to rank from Decem
ber 1st, 1864, to First Lieutenant,
February 13th, 1865, to rank from De
cember 20th, 1864, to Captain, August
10th, 1865, to rank from July 24th,
1865. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23ra, 1865. Died
December 29th, 1879, at Turbotsville,
Northumberland County, Penna.
LIEUTENANTS.
1st — First Lieutenant — JOSEPH
CASTELS. Mustered in October 9th,
1861. Died March 13th, 1862, at Mun
fordsville, Hart County, Ky. Buried
in Warrior Run Church Cemetery,
Northumberland County, Penna.
2nd— First Lieutenant — WILLIAM
A. HARTRANFT, veteran. Mustered
in October 9th. Promoted to Commis
sary Sergeant, to First Sergeant,
February 1st 1865, to First Lieuten
ant July 24th, 1865. Not mustered.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
HoUins, Clay County, Ala.
SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
1st— Second Lieutenant — JAMES S.
HENDERSON. Mustered in October
31st, 1865. Promoted to Sergeant, to
First Sergeant March 13th, 1862, to
Second Lieutenant, October 31st
1862, to rank April 12th, 1862. Died
August 19th, 1863, at Murfreesboro,
Tenn. Buried in Warrior Run Church
Cemetery, Northumberland County,
Penna. 2nd— JESSE B. RANK. Mustered
in as private, October 31st, 1861. Pro
moted to Regimental Q. M. Sergeant,
November 5th, 1861, to Second Lieu
tenant Co. D, April 17th, 1863, to First
Lieutenant, December 1st, 1864. Not
mustered. Mustered out January 6th,
1865. Residence, Washington, D. C.
ard— MICHAEL BRECKBILL, vet

eran. Mustered in October 9th, 1861.
Promoted to Regimental Q. M. Ser
geant, to Second Lieutenant Co. D
February 13th, 1865, to rank from
December 20th, 1864, to Regimental
Commissary of Subsistence, August
10th, 1865, to rank from July 24th,
1865. Mustered out with regiment,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi-
-dence, Danville, Montour County,
Penna. See Field and Staff.
4th — SAMUEL BLAIN, veteran,
Mustered in October 9th, 1861. Re-
enlisted November 28th, 1863. Pro
moted to Sergeant, to Second Lieu
tenant, July 24th, 1865. Mustered out
with company. '
SERGEANTS.
1st— Q. M. Sergeant— MICHAEL N.
BUSHEY, recruit. Mustered in Au
gust 20th, 1863. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. 2nd — Q. M. Sergeant — ALFRED
ROBERTS, veteran. Mustered in Oc
tober 9th, 1861. Promoted to Corpo
ral, to Q. M. Sergeant, February 1st,
1865. Re-enlisted as a veteran at
Huntsville, Ala., November 28th, 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Pisgah, Charles County, Virginia.
3rd— Sergeant— JOSEPH D. WOLF,
veteran. Mustered in October 9th,
1861. Promoted to Corporal, to Ser
geant. Re-enlisted as a veteran at
Huntsville, Ala., November 28th, 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Three Rivers, St. Joseph County,
Michigan. 4th— Sergeant — FRANKLIN Mc-
FARLAND, veteran. Mustered in Oc
tober 9th, 1861. Promoted to Corporal,
to Sergeant. Re-enlisted as a veteran
at Huntsville, Ala., November 28th,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, 78 Garfleld Street, German-
town, Philadelphia, Penna.

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5th— Sergeant— martin L. KURTZ
veteran. Mustered in October 9th,
1861. Promoted to Corporal, to Ser
geant. Re-enlisted as a veteran at
Huntsville, Ala., November 28th, 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
206 South Street, Harrisburg, Dau
phin County, Penna.
6th— Sergeant— ABRAHAM G. LEI-
SER, veteran. Mustered in October
9th, 1861. Promoted to Corporal, to
Sergeant, Re-enlisted as a veteran at
Huntsville, Ala., November 28th, 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Centerville, St. Joseph County, Michi
gan. 7th — Sergeant — D. WEBSTER
RANK. Mustered in October 9th,
1861. Promoted to Sergeant, to Ser
geant Major, November 18th, 1861.
See Field and Staff. Co. B and Co. M.
8th— Sergeant— PETER R. WAG
NER. Mustered in October 9th, 1861.
Transferred to U. S. Army, Octobei
3rd, 1863. Residence, Middle Supply
Department, U. S. A., St. Louis, Mo.
9th— Sergeant— JOSEPH W. DA
VIS. Mustered in October 13th, 1861.
Discharged for disability, August 7th,
1863. Residence, Three Rivers, St.
Joseph County, Michigan.
10th— Sergeant— DANIEL F. WAG
NER. Mustered in October 9th, 186L
Discharged for disability, November
16th, 1862.
llth— Sergeant— F. J. TRUMBOU-
ER. Mustered in October 9th, 1861.
Died February 13th, 1862, at Louis
ville, Ky. Buried in National Ceme
tery, Louisville, Ky., Section A, Range
13, grave 6. CORPORALS.
1st— Corporal— AARON M. YOCUM.
veteran. Mustered in October 31st
1861. Promoted to Corporal. Re-en
listed as a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., November 28th, 1861. Mustered

out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865.
2nd — Corporal — CHARLES A,
DENTLER, veteran. Mustered in Oc
tober 31st 1861. Promoted to Corpo
ral. Re-enlisted as a veteran at
Huntsville, Ala., November 28th, 1861
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
(R. F. D.) Milton, Northumberland
County, Penna:
3rd— Corporal— JOSEPH V. FUL
TON, veteran. Mustered in October
31st, 1861. Promoted to Corporal. Re-
enlisted as a veteran at Huntsville,
Ala., November 28th, 1863. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au-
ugst 23rd, 1865. Residence, Vicksburg,
Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
4th— Corporal- CHARLES E. WAG
NER, veteran. Mustered in October
31st, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran
November 28th, 1863. Promoted to
Corporal. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Turbotsville, Northumberland
County, Penna.
5th— Corporal — HENRY C. ART-
MAN, veteran. Mustered in October
9th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran,
November 28th, 1863. Promoted to
Corporal. Wounded, July 20th, 1864,
at Noonday Creek, Ga. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Residence, Montgomery,
Lycoming County, Penna.
6th— Corporal — MARTIN YERK,
veteran. Mustered in November 17th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 28th, 1863. Promoted to Cor
poral, February 1st, 1865. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865. Residence ,Schuyler,
Montour County, Penna.
7th— Corporal- AARON B. KOONS,
veteran. Mustered in October 9th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 28th, 1863. Promoted to Cor
poral, February 1st, 1865. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865. Residence, 1827 W.

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4th Street, Williamsport, Lycoming
County, Penna.
8th— Corporal— JOSEPH L. HEFF-
LER. Mustered in October 9th, 1861.
Died January 12th, 1865, at Madison,
Indiana. 9th— Corporal— WILLIAM KOONS.
Mustered in October 9th, 1861. Died
March, 1862. at Bardstown,' Nelson
County, Ky.
10th— URIAH S. HAYS, recruit
Mustered in February 22nd, 1864. Pro
moted to Corporal, February 1st, 1865.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
331 Lyon Street, Grand Rapids, Kent
County, Michigan.
1st— Bugler— JAMES C. IRVIN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Died January 6th, 1865, at
Louisville, Ky.
2nd— Bugler— JACOB H. WAGNER,
recruit. Mustered in February 1st,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Watsontown, Northumberland
County, Penna.
3rd— NEIL GWYNNE, recruit. Must
ered in November 12th, 1863. De
serted March 1st, 1864.
1st— Saddler— OLIVER P. BARR,
veteran. Mustered in October 31st,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 28th, 1863. Promoted to Regi
mental Saddler, December 1st 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Watsontown, Northumberland Coun
ty, Penna.
2nd— Saddler— CHARLES KERLIN,
recruit. Mustered in February 22nd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Sunbury, Northumberland
County, Penna.
1st— Blacksmith— HIRAM WERT-
MAN, veteran. Mustered in October
31st, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran,
November 28th, 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August

23rd, 1865. Residence, Danville, Mon
tour County, Penna.
2nd— WILLIAM PERRY, veteran.
Mustered in October 9th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November 28th,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
PRIVATES.
1st— LEWIS ARTMAN. Mustered
in October 31st 1861. Killed Septem
ber 20th, 1862, in skirmish at Bear's
Wallow, Ky. Buried in National Cem
etery, Nashville, Tenn., Section N,
grave 115.
2nd— CLINTON W. BOON, veteran.
Mustered in October 31st, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November 28th,
1863. Promoted to Second Lieutenant
March llth, 1864, to rank from March
1st, 1864. See Co. H.
3rd— JACOB T. BALLIETT. Must
ered in October 9th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, February, 1863.
Died at Montandon, Northumberland
County, Penna.
4th— WILLIAM BARNHART. Must
ered in October 9th, 1861. Died
March 2nd, 1862, at Munfordsville,
Hart County, Ky.
5th — CHARLES A. BALLIETT.
Mustered in October 9th, 1861. Died
May 7th, 1864, at Limestoneville.
Montour County, Penna.
6th— LEWIS D. BALLIETT. Must
ered in October 9th, 1861. Killed on
courier duty, August 9th, 1862, at Vir-
villa, Warren County, Tenn.
7th— HENRY P. BILLMAN, recruit.
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Watsontown, Northumberland Coun
ty, Penna.
8th— WILLIAM BIGGART, recruit.
Mustered in April 8th, 1864. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865. Residence, Sebetha,
Nemaha County, Nebraska.

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9th — MONTGOMERY BUSH, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
July 14th, 1896, at Williamsport, Ly
coming County, Penna.
iOth— JOHN C. BROWN, recruit
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died October
19th, 1895, at Allemont, Union County,
Penna. llth— SAMUEL BOYER, recruit (1
year). Mustered in September 19th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 23rd, 1865.
12th— WILLIAM BLY, recruit (1
year). Mustered in September 10th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 23rd, 1865. Residence, Watson
town, Northumberland County, Penna.
13th— JAMES C. BLY, recruit (1
year). Mustered in September 10th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 23rd, 1865. Residence, Watson
town, Northumberland County, Penna.
14th— ROBERT M. BIGGART, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem-
br 19th, 1864. Died December 24th,
1864, at Louisville, Kentucky.
15th— LUTHER B. COLE. Mustered
in October 31st 1861. Mustered out
October 3rd, 1864, expiration of term.
Residence, Osage, Osage County,
Kansas. 16th— TIMOTHY CRIMMINS, re
cruit. Mustered in August 26th, 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. See Co. F.
17th— HENRY CONRAD, recruit
Mustered in August 25th, 1863. In
hospital at muster-out of company.
18th— REUBEN CONFEHR, recruit
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died  •
1892, at White Deer Valley, Union
County, Penna.
19th— CHARLES CROWSE, recruit.
Mustered in February 18th, 1864.

Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga. Died October 17th ,1893, at Wil
liamsport, Lycoming County, Penna.
20th— ADAM CRAWFORD, recruit
Mustered in February 26th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Argentine, Wyandotte County, Kan
sas. 21st— PETER CURNER, recruit
Mustered in February 18th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
22nd— JACOB CRAMER, recruit (1
year). Mustered in September 9th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 23rd, 1863.
23rd— ROCKWELL DEMUND, vet
eran. Mustered in October 31st, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1861. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Residence, Chester, Orange County,
New York.
24th— JOHN DIVERS, veteran. Must
ered in October 31st, 1861. Re-en
listed as a veteran, November 28th,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Watsontown, Northumberland
County, Penna.
25th— JOHN DUGAN. Mustered in
October 9th, 1861. Discharged for
disability, July 22nd, 1863.
26th — DANIEL G. DILLDINE.
Mustered in October 9th, 1861. Died
February 22nd, 1862, at Bardstown,
Nelson County, Kentucky.
27th— CHARLES DEW ALT, recruit
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Montgomery, Lycoming County, Pa.
28th— RICHARD DOUGHERTY, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
29th— JOSEPH; E. DOUGHERTY,
recruit (1 year). Mustered in Sep
tember 10th, 1864. Discharged by
general order, June 23rd, 1865.

I,IEOT. JOSEPH H. DENNING.

COilPANY D

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30th— PETER DENTLER, recruit.
(1 year). Mustered in September
19th, 1864. Discharged by general or
der, June 23rd, 1865. Died July 31st
1888, at Opp, Lycoming County,
Penna. 31st— JOHN ELICK, recruit. Must
ered in May 15th, 1863. In hospital
at muster-out of company.
32nd— THOMAS J. ELLIS, recruit
Mustered in February 26th, 1864. Dis
charged by general order, July 15th,
1865. Residence, Muncy, Lycoming
County, Penna.
33rd— WILLIAM A. FETTER. Must
ered in October 31st, 1861. Mustered
out, October 3rd, 1864, expiration of
term. Died February 17th, 1885,
at Sunbury, Northumberland County,
Penna. 34th— JOSEPH FALLS. Mustered
in October 9th, 1861. Discharged ' for
disability, July, 1863. Drowned No
vember 8th, 1863, at Dewart, North
umberland County, Penna.
35th— JOHN W. FREES. Mustered
in October 9th, 1861. Discharged for
disability, January, 1862.
36th— HENRY J. FRY, recruit
Mustered in February 26th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Jerseytown, Columbia County, Penna.
37th— JEREMIAH FLICK, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September
16th, 1864. Discharged by general or
der, June 23rd, 1865. Residence, Van
couver, Clark County, Washington.
38th— WILLIAM W. GRAY, veteran,
Mustered in October 31st 1861. Re
enlisted as a veteran, November 28th,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Lock Haven, Clinton County,
Penna. 39th— ISAAC D. GENSEL, veteran.
Mustered in October 9th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November 28th,
1863. In hospital at muster-out ol
company. Residence, Shickshinny,
Luzerne County, Penna.

40th — WILLIAM H. GARRETT.
Mustered in October 9th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability. May 29th,
1864. Residence, Haskins, Wood
County, Ohio.
41st— THOMAS S. GOLD, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in February 16th,
1865. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Rest
dence, McEwinsviUe, Northumberland
County, Penna.
42nd— HARRISON H. GWYNNE,
recruit (1 year). Mustered in Febru
ary 16th, 1865. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Died January 5th, 1899, at Mc
EwinsviUe, Northumberland County,
Penna. 43rd— WILLIAM B. HIGH, veteran.
Mustered in October 9th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, Novemebr 28th,
1863. in hospital at muster-out of
company. Residence, 206 N. 10th St.,
Reading, Berks County, Penna.
44th— ELIAS HIGH, veteran. Must
ered in October 31st 1861. Re-enlisi-
ed as a veteran, JSTovember 28th,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga„ August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Gopher, St. Johns County,
Kansas. 45th— HENRY J. HOWER, veteran.
Mustered in October 9th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November 28th,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Cluttsville, Madison County,
Alabama. 46th — JOSEPH HESS, veteran
Mustered in November 2nd, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865
Reported dead.
47th — THOMAS HUFF, veteran.
Mustered in October 9th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November 28th,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
December 25th, 1898, at White Deer,
Union County, Penna.

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48th— GEORGE M. HOFFMAN, vet
eran. Mustered in October 31st, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
49th— BENJAMIN HEFNER. Must
ered in October 31st, 1861. Mustered
out October 3rd, 1864, expiration of
term. 50th— LEVI S. HAYS. Mustered in
October 31st 1861. Mustered out Oc
tober 3rd, 1864, expiration of term.
Died November 7th, 1898, at Wil
liamsport, Lycoming County, Penna.
51st— SAMUEL W. HAGENBUCH,
recruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
June 27th, 1900, at Pittsburg, Alle
gheny County, Penna.
Galley 29 29 29 29
52nd— WILLIAM P. HEINEY, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
March 17th, 1875, at Montgomery, Ly
coming county, Penna.
53rd— JOHN HUFF, recruit. Must
ered in February 24th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, White
Deer, Union County, Penna.
54th— WILLIAM HUFF, recruit
Mustered in February 24th, 1864. In
hospital at muster-out of company.
Residence, White Deer, Union Coun
ty, Penna.
55th — JAMES H. HARMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Died September 1st 1864, at
Chattanooga, Tenn. Buried in Nation
al Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tenn.,
grave 520.
56th— GEORGE E. HILL, recruit (1
year). Mustered in September 22nd,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 23rd, 1865. Reported dead.
57th— ELLIS L. IRVIN, recruit (1
year). Mustere4 in September 7th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 23rd, 1865. Died June 23rd, 1879,

at McEwinsviUe, Northumberland
County, Penna.
58th— JOHN JARRETT, veteran.
Mustered in December 7th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November 28th,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
59th— THOMAS R. JOHNSON, vet
eran. Mustered in Co. K, October
12th, 1861. Transferred to Co. D, Jan
uary 1st, 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Died September 15th, 1893, at
Baltimore, Md. See Co. K.
60th— WILLIAM H. JACKSON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 17th,
1864. Not on muster-out roll.
61st— WILLIAM H. KIEFFER, vet
eran. Mustered in October 9th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Residence, Williamsport, Lycoming
County, Penna.
62nd— JOHN KERCHNER, veteran.
Mustered in October 9th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November 28th,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
63rd— JACOB H. KRISHER. Must
ered in October 9th, 1861. Mustered
out October 3rd, 1864, expiration ot
term. Died September 29th, 1879, at
Watsontown, Northumberland County,
Penna. 64th— SILAS KIRK. Mustered in
October 9th, 1861. Discharged for dis
abUity, April, 1862. Died July 14th,
1878, at Watsontown, Northumber
land County, Penna.
65th — JESSE KISNER, veteran.
Mustered in October 9th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November 28th,
1863. Died May 17th, 1864, at Mun
cy, Lycoming County, Penna.
66th— CHARLES KEMERY, recruit
Mustered in August 23rd, 1863. In
hospital at muster-out of company.
Died December 31st, 1883, at Turbots
ville, Northumberland County, Pa.

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67th — JAMES KOONS, recruit
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Reported
dead. 68th — LEVI KEENER, recruit
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Absent at muster-out of company, on
detached service. Residence, 540 W.
57th Street, Chicago, 111.
69th— AMOS H. KISNER, veteran,
recruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Mason City, Cerro Gordon
County, Iowa.
70th— OLIVER P. KOONS, recruit
Mustered in February 26th, 1864. Died
January 23rd, 1865, at Louisville, Ky.
71st— SAMUEL E. LEINBACH, vet
eran. Mustered in October 31st, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga. Residence, Onaga,
Pottowatomie County, Kansas.
72nd— WALTER LYNN, veteran.
Mustered in November 23rd, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.,
Died May 26th, 1906, at Milton, Pa.
73rd— SAMUEL LILLEY. Mustered
in October 9th, 1861. Died November,
1862, at Louisville, Ky. Buried in
National Cemetery, Louisville, Ky.,
Section B, range 1, grave 19.
74th— ELIAS LYNN, recruit. Must
ered in February 24th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga..
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Wat
sontown, Northumberland County,
Penna. 75th— HENRY LARKINS, recruit
Mustered in February 25th, 1864. Not
on muster-out roll.
76th— ROBERT B. MILLER, veter
an. Mustered in October 9th, 1861
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865,
Residence, Paint Rock, Jackson Coun
ty Alabama.

77th— GEORGE R. MILLER. Must
ered in December 4th, 1861. Must
ered out February 28th, 1865, to date
from expiration of term. Residence,
Avery, Reno County, Kansas.
78th— WILLIAM D. MOVER, veter
an. Mustered in October 9th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Residence, Bloomsburg, Columbia
County, Penna. Died Saturday, May
7th, 1904, at Bloomsburg, Pa.
79th— JOHN H. MOVER, veteran.
Mustered in October 9th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November 28th
1863. Mustered out with company
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Muncy,
Lycoming County, Penna.
80th— GEORGE MUSSER. Mustered
in October 9th, 1861. Not on muster-
out roll.
81st— JOHN H. MORRISON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 22nd;
1864. Mustered out with company
Macon, Ga. Residence, Williamsport
Texas. 82nd— ROBERT J. MLLER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th
1864. In hospital at muster-out ot
company. Residence, Turbotsville
Northumberland County, Penna.
83rd— BENJAMIN F. MILLER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 27th,
1864. In hospital at muster-out of
company. Residence, Muncy, Lycom
ing County, Penna.
84th— JOHN MEADOWCROFT, re
cruit. Mustered in February 25th.
1864. In hospital at muster-out of
company. 85th— WILLIAM MACHAMER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 22nd:
1864. Mustered out with company:
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Bixler, Perry County, Penna.
S6th— ISAAC N. MESSINGBR, re
cruit. Mustered in September 6th
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 23rd, 1865. Residence, Watson
town, Northumberland County, Pa.

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87th— LEE M. MORTON, recruit (1
year). Mustered in September 3rd,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 8th, 1865. Reported dead.
88th— JOHN MACHAMER, recruit
Mustered in February 24th, 1864. Died
October 2nd, 1864. Buried in Nation
al Cemetery, Marietta, Ga., Section A,
grave 287.
89th— CHARLES C. McCORMICK.
Mustered in October 9th, 1861. Pro
moted to Captain Co. L, November
18th, 1861. See Co. L, Field and Staff.
90th — WILLIAM McCORMICK.
Mustered in October 9th, 1861. Died
March 6th, 1863, at Murfreesboro,
Tenn., of wounds received on picket.
91st— WILLIAM C. McCOY. Must
ered in October 9th, 1861. Deserted
January 10th, 1864.
92nd— GEORGE W. McCOLLEN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 22nd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Watsontown, Northumberland
County, Penna.
93rd— ROBERT A. McMAHEN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 18th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Troy, Bradford County, Penna.
94th — DAVID McKEAN, recruit.
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Dewart, Northumberland County,
Penna. 95th— S. W. McILRATH, recruit.
Mustered in January 7th, 1864. Not
on muster-out roll.
96th— CHARLES S. NICELY, vet
eran. Mustered in October 9th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Residence, Alma, Wabaunsee Coun
ty, Kansas.
96th — JOHN NELSON, recruit
Mustered in August 26th, 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Shaw, Mineral County, West Virginia.

97th— REUBEN NICHOLAS, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September
19th, 1864. Discharged by general
order, June 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Dewart, Northumberland County,
Penna. 98th— SAMUEL ORMROD. Must
ered in October 9th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability. May — , 1863.
99th— JOHN A OPP, recruit. Must
ered in February 24th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Ply
mouth, Luzerne County, Penna.
100th— JOHN O'CONNOR, recruit
Mustered in September 15th, 1862.
Discharged by general order, June
23rd, 1865.
101st — JAMES O'DAY, recruitK
Mustered in September 27th, 1862.
Discharged by general order, June
23rd, 1865.
102nd — GEORGE H. PFLEGER.
Private Co. A, 90th Penna. Vol. In
fantry. Mustered in May 29th, 1862.
Mustered out February 5th, 1863.
Private Co. D, 7th Penna. Vet. Vol
Cavalry. Mustered in March 21st
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Mem
ber of E. J. Jefft Post No. 355, G. A.
R., Brooklyn, N. Y. Residence, Ar
lington, Hudson County, N. J. P. O.
Address, Box 1842, New York, N. Y.
103rd— GEORGE L. RIFFLE. Must
ered in October 9th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, April 2nd,
1863. Died February 4th, 1891.
104th— CHARLES RUSSELL. Must
ered in October 9th, 1861. Deserted
January 10th,. 1864.
105th— SAMUEL ROBENULT, vet
eran. Mustered in October 9th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Deserted December 8th,
1864. Reported dead.
106th— JOHN ROBENULT, recruit
Mustered in August 25th, 1863. Died
December 9th, 1863, at Huntsville
Ala. Buried in National Cemetery,
Chattanooga, Tenn., Section L, grave
485.

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107th— FREDERICK M. ROBERTS,
recruit Mustered in March 21st,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, 727 N. 43rd street, Philadel
phia, Penna.
108th— JONATHAN ROGERS, re
cruit Mustered in March 2nd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence
Watertown, Codington County, South
Dakota. 109th— SAMUEL REEDER, recruit.
Mustered in February 25th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Dewart Northumberland County,
Penna. 110th— HIRAM REYNOLDS, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
111th— FRANKLIN RICHARDS, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber 6th, 1864. Discharged by general
order, June 23rd, 1865. Residence,
SchuylkiU Haven, Schuylkill County,
Penna. 112th— SAMUEL B. SPROUT, vet
eran. Mustered in October 31st, 1861,
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Member of Col. John D. Musser Post,
No. 66, G. A. R., Muncy, Penna. Post
Commander 1 year, 1901.' Residence,
Muncy, Lycoming County, Penna.
113th — WILLIAM H. STINER
Mustered in October 9th, 1861. Must
ered out October 3rd, 1864, expiration
of term. Died June 9th, 1900, at
TurCotsville, Northumberland County,
Penna. 113th— SIMON SNYDER. Mustered
in October 9th, 1861. Died October
10th, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn. Bur
ied in National Cemetery, Nashville,
Tenn., Section B, grave 1107.
114th— NEWTON L. SAYERS, vet
eran. Mustered in October 31st, 1861.

Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Deserted December 25th,
1864. 115th— THOMAS SANDERS. Must
ered in October 9th, 1861. Not on
muster-out roll. Residence, Danville,
Montour County, Penna.
116th— ADAM SCHUYLER, recruit.
Mustered in February 13th, 1864.
Died May 5th, 1864, at Nashville,
Tenn. 117th— JOHN S. SCHUYLER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Lock Haven, Clinton County.
Penna. 118th— AARON SECHLER, recruit
Mustered in March 2nd, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Died April 23rd,
1887, at Danville, Montour County,
Penna. 119th— GEORGE SNYDER, recruit
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
120th— ABRAHAM L. STERNER,
recruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Dewart, Northumberland Coun
ty, Penna.
121st — ELLIS SHANER, recruit
Mustered in February 24'th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence.
Dewart, Northumberland County,
Penna. 122nd— SILAS H. SNYDER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Muncy, Lycoming County, Pa.
123rd — JOHN B. SEES, recruit,
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Washingtonville, Moutour County,
Penna.

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124th — PETER SHADY, recruit
'Mustered in February 24th, 1864,
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Muncy, Lycoming County, Penna.
125th — JACOB SHADY, recruit
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died May
14th, 1900, at Dewart Northumber
land County, Penna.
126th— ABRAHAM SHUMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
October 19th, 1865, at Dewart North
umberland County, Penna.
127th— DAVID S. SPEBS, recruit
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana.
128th— ISRAEL SANDERS, recruit
Mustered in February 26th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Newberry, Lycoming County, Penna.
129th— WILLIAM B. STOUT, r&
cruit Mustered in February 17th,
1864. In hospital at muster-out of
company. Died  1888. Buried in
Presbyterian Cemetery, Pottsville,
Schuylkill County, Penna.
130th — HARMON A. SEVIRSON,
recruit. Mustered in February 25th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
January 19th, 1889, at Elysburg,
Northumberland County, Penna.
131st— JEREMIAH SLAIGHT, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Died September 10th, 1865, at
Philadelphia, Penna.
132nd— JAMES D. SMITH, recruit
Mustered in March 31st 1864. Dis
charged by general order, July 15th,
1865. 133rd— WILLIAM STITZBL, recruit.
(1 year). Mustered in September
12th, 1864. Discharged by general
order, June 23rd, 1865. Died 

at Constantine, St. Joseph County,
Michigan. 134th— JAMES D. STRINE, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September
3rd, 1864. Discharged by general
order, June 23rd, 1865. Died July
27th, 1878, at Milton, Northumber
land County, Penna.
135th— JOHN TOMY, recruit Must
ered in September llth, 1862. Dis
charged by general order, June 23rd,
1865. Residence, New Philadelphia'
Schuylkill County, Penna.
136th— ROBERT C. WATSON, vet
eran. Mustered in October 9th,'l86L
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865,
Wounded at Rover, Tenn., January
31st, 1863. Member of Remington
Post No. 71, G. A. R., Remington,
Indiana. Residence, Remington, Jas
per County, Indiana.
137th— AUGUSTUS J. WATSON.
Mustered in October 9th, 1861. Died
June 22nd, 1862, at Murfreesboro.
Tenn. Buried at Watsontown, North
umberland County, Penna.
138th— ALBERT B. WATSON, vet
eran. Mustered in October 9th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863! Promoted to Second Lieu
tenant Co. H. See Co. H.
139th— HERMAN G. WOLF, veter
an. Mustered in October 9th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Died September 16th, 1899, at Con
stantine, St. Joseph County, Michi
gan. 140th— JAMES T. WATTS, veter
an. Mustered in October 9th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Discharged by general
order, July 13th, 1865. Died May
12th, 1888, at Sterling, Logan County,
Colorado. 141st— WILLIAM W. WERTMAN,
veteran. Mustered In October 9th,

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1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember, 1863. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Muncy, Lycoming
County, Penna.
142nd— GEORGE H. WYCKOFF,
veteran. Mustered in October 31st,
Galley 32 32 32 32 32
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 28th, 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. After Civil War enlisted
in U. S. Army.
143rd— DANIEL WISE. Mustered
in October 9th, 1861. Discharged for
disability, November 2nd, 1863.
144th— JOHN S. WELLIVER, vet
eran. Mustered in October 9th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Died July 4th, 1864, at
York, York County, Penna.
145th— HENRY WENRICK. Must
ered in October 31st, 1861. Died No
vember 4th, 1862, at Louisville, Ky.
146th— JOHN WESNER, recruit.
Mustered in March llth, 1864.
Mustered out with 'fcompany, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
McEwinsviUe, Northumberland Coun
ty, Penna.

147th— CYRUS WERTMAN, recruit.
Mustered in March 8th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Muncy, Lycoming County, Penna.
148th— RICHARD S. WORRALE,
recruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
September 26th, 1865. Residence,
Williamsport, Lycoming County,
Penna. 149th— THOMAS A. WORRALE,
recruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Soldiers' Home, Hampton,
Virginia. 150th— WILLIAM W. WEEKS, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Williamsport, Lycoming Coun
ty, Penna.
151st— DANIEL C. WEEK, recruit.
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Milton, Northumberland County, Pa.
152nd— PHILIP WELLARD, recruit
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Discharged by general order, July
12th, 1865.

Qjmpany E,

CAPTAINS.

1st— Captain— ISRAEL B. SCHAEF
FER. Mustered in October 29th,
1861, to rank from October 2nd, 1861.
Mustered out November 10th, 1864,
expiration of term. Appointed by Gov
ernor Robert E. Pattison as member
of Chickamauga and Chattanooga
Battlefield Commission. Residence,
Valley FaUs, Jefferson County, Kan
sas.

2nd— Captain— GEORGE F. STEAH
LIN. Mustered in First Sergeant Co.
F, November 14th, 1861. Promoted
to First Lieutenant and Adjutant?,
January 23rd, 1863. Promoted to Cap
tain Co. B, November 1st, 1864. Not
mustered. Died at Orwigsburg,
Schuylkill County, Penna. See Co. F,
Field and Staff.
3rd— Captain — EDWARD P. IN
HOFF. recruit. Mustered in as pri
vate, January 4th, 1864. Promoted to

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First Sergeant, to Second Lieutenant,
December 15th, 1864, to Captain Co.
E, February 13th, 1865, to rank from
December 20th, 1864. Apopinted Aid
de camp on staff of Maj. Genera!
James H. Wilson, Commander Cavalry
Corps, Military Division of the Mis
sissippi, 1865. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd.
1865. Died  at CarUsle, Cumber
land County, Penna. See Co. B.
FIRST LIEUTENANTS.
1st— First Lieutenant — JOHN LEI
DY. Mustered in October 29th, 1861
to rank from October 2nd, 1861. Re
signed April 2nd. 1862. Dead.
2nd — First Lieutenant — JAMES
ALLISON. Mustered in October 2nd,
1861. Promoted from Q. M. Sergeant
to First Lieutenant, April 2nd, 1862.
Resigned May 4th, 1863. Residence,
Seaman, Adams County, Ohio.
3rd — First Lieutenant — JACOB
SIGMUND. Mustered in October 2nd
1861. Promoted from First Sergeant
to Second Lieutenant, March 1st,
1863, to First Lieutenant, June 24th,
1863, to rank from May 4th, 1863.
KiUed April 2nd, 1865, in leading
company in charge of fortification at
Selma, Dallas County, Ala. Buried in
cemetery at Salona, Clinton County,
Penna. 4th— First Lieutenant — WILLIAM
E. HAYS, veteran. Mustered in Octo
ber 2nd, 1861. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran, November 28th, 1863. Taken
prisoner. August 20th, 1864, in action
at Lovejoy's Station, Ga. Kilpatrick
raid, Atlanta Campaign. Exchanged
December 15th, 1864. Promoted from
Q. M. Sergeant to Second Lieutenant,
May 1st, 1865, to rank from December
20th, 1864, to First Lieutenant, Au
gust 10th, 1865, to rank from July
24th, 1865. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Died April 21st 1896, at Mackeys-
ville, Clinton County, Penna.

SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
1st — Second Lieutenant — HARVEY
H. BEST. Mustered in October 29th,
1861, to rank from October 2nd, 1861.
Died March 5th, 1862, at Bardstown,
Nelson County, Ky.
2nd — Second Lieutenant — JOHN C.
McGHEE. Mustered in October 2nd,
1861. Promoted from Sergeant to
Second Lieutenant, March llth, 1862.
Resigned January 23rd, 1863. Died.
3rd — Second Lieutenant— EDWARD
F. NIXON. Mustered in October 2nd,
1861. Promoted from Commissary
Sergeant to Second Lieutenant, May
4th, 1863. Discharged December 7th,
1864. Killed January 21st 1880, in
railroad accident on Philadelphia &
Erie Railroad.
4th — Second Lieutenant — HENRY
L. BRICKER, veteran. Mustered in
October 2nd, 1861. Re-enlisted as a
veteran, November 28th, 1863. Pro
moted to Second Lieutenant, July
24th, 1865. Mustered out as First
Sergeant with compainy, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Died January
16th, 1889, at Salona, Clinton County,
Penna. SERGEANTS.
1st— Q. M. Sergeant — WILBUR F.
LOVELAND, veteran. Mustered in
October 20th, 1861. Re-enUsted as a
veteran, November 23rd, 1863. Pro
moted from Corporal, November 28th,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Lamar, Clinton Co., Penna.
2nd— Sergeant— SAMUEL B. DAR-
RAH, veteran. Mustered in October
2nd, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran,
November 23rd, 1863. Promoted to
Sergeant November 28th, 1863. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Died July 1st
1890, at Whinhick, Washington Coun
ty, Kan.
3rd— Sergeant— SAMUEL JOBSON,
veteran. Mustered in October 22nd,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No-

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vember 23rd, 1863. Promoted from
Corporal, November 28th, 1863. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Received medal
of 7th Penna. Cavalry Legion of Hon
or for soldiery conduct from Col. W.
B. Sipes. Died May 13th, 1889, at
Noxen, Wyoming County, Penna.
Buried at Hemington, Clinton County,
Penna. 4th— Sergeant— SAMUEL FOSTER,
veteran. Mustered in October 14th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No-
evmber 23rd, 1863. Promoted from
Corporal, March 1st 1864. KiUed
August 20th, 1864, at Loevjoy's Sta
tion, Ga. "Kilpatrick raid, Atlanta
Campaign." 5th— Sergeant— THOMAS F. DORN
BLAZER, veteran. Mustered in Oc
tober 14th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a
veteran, November 23rd, 1863. Pro
moted from Corporal, January 1st,
1865. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Au
thor of "Sabre Strokes in the War."
Is a Reverend in Lutheran Church.
Residence, Dixon, Lee County, 111.
6th — Sergeant — ABRAHAM J.
BEST, veteran. Mustered in October
14th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran,
November 23rd, 1863. Promoted from
Corporal, May 1st 1865. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865. Died December 17th,
1903. Interment, Bennington, Kansas.
7th— Sergeant— JAMES P. HUGHES.
Mustered in November 26th, 1861.
Mustered out November 26th, 1864,
expiration of term. Reported dead.
8th— Sergeant— HENRY G. METZ-
GAR, veteran. Mustered in October
14th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran,
November 23rd, 1863. Taken prison
er August 20th, 1864, at Lovejoy's
Station, Ga. "Kilpatrick raid, Atlan
ta Campaign." Honorably discharged
by general order, June 27th, 1865.
Died  1879, at Grand Rapids,
Michigan.

CORPORALS.
1st— Corporal— HENRY W. WAS
SON, veteran. Mustered in October
14th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran,
November 23rd, 1863. Promoted to
Corporal March 1st, 1864. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865. Died September 26th,
1897, at Toronto, Woodson County,
Kan. 2nd— Corporal- MELCHIOR BBCH-
TEL, veteran. Mustered in October
14th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran,
November 23rd, 1863. Promoted to
Corporal March 1st, 1864. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865. Residence, Salona,
Clinton County, Penna.
3rd— Corporal— PETER E. BURT,
veteran. Mustered in October 14th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 23rd, 1863. Promoted to Cor
poral March 1st, 1864. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Residence, Rote, Clinton
County, Penna.
4th— Corporal- JOHN BRUNGAST,
veteran. Mustered in October 14th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 23rd, 1863. Promoted to Cor
poral, March 1st, 1864. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Died  1875, at Mem
phis, Tenn.
5th — Corporal —
MASTER, veteran.
tober 14th, 1861.
veteran, November 23ril, 1863. Pro
moted to Corporal, March 1st, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died July
24th, 1894, at Loganton, Clinton Coun
ty, Penna.
6th— Corporal— JACOB KLING, vet
eran. Mustered in October 14th, 1861
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
23rd, 1863. Promoted to Corporal,
January 1st, 1865. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, East 4th Street,
Berwick, Columbia County, Penna.

HENRY HOFF-
Mustered in Oc-
Re-enlisted as a

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7th— Corporal— WILLIAM KESTER,
veteran. Mustered in October 14th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 23rd, 1863. Promoted to Cor
poral, May 1st, 1865. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Residence, Clintondale,
Clinton County, Penna.
8th — Corporal — GEORGE W.
KRAPB, veteran. Mustered in Octo
ber 14th, 1861. Re-enUsted as a vet
eran, November 23rd, 1863. Promo
ted to Corporal, May 1st 1865. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Sa
lona, Clinton County, Penna.
9th — Corporal — RICHARD J.
JONES. Mustered in October 31st,
1861. Discharged for disability, April
10th, 1863. Reported dead.
10th— Corporal — JOHN BROWN.
Mustered in October 29th, 1861. KUled
October 7th, 1862, in action at La
vergne, Tenn. Buried in National
Cemetery, Nashville, Tenn., Section
A, grave 1048.
llth— Corporal— JOHN J. EVER.
Mustered in October 28th, 1861. Died
December 15th, 1862, near NashviUe,
Tenn. Buried in National Cemetery,
Nashville, Tenn., Section B, grave
116. 12th — Corporal — JOHN HULL.
Mustered in October 29th, 1861.
Died November llth, 1862, near Nash
ville, Tenn.
13th— Corporal — NATHAN HAR
VEY. Mustered in October 29th,
1861. Wounded September 19th, 1862.
at Brentwood, Tenn. Died Setpember
20th, 1862.
14th— Corporal— THADDEUS LONG
WELL. Mustered in October 29th,
1861. Died March 26th, 1862, at Nash
ville, Tenn.
15th— Corporal — JOHN RHOADS,
veteran. Mustered in November 30th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 23rd, 1863. Died February
9th, 1864, at Indianapolis, Ind.

16th — Corporal — WILLIAM C.
HUGHES, recruit. Mustered in Oc
tober 20th, 1862. Honorably dis
charged by general order, June 23rd,
1865. Died July 12th, 1894, at Abde-
na, Clinton County, Penna.
SADDLERS.
1st— Saddler— GEORGE CADWBLL,
veteran. Mustered in October 14th,
1861. Re-enUsted as a veteran, No
vember 23rd, 1863. Killed August
20th, 1864, at Lovejoy's Station, Ga.,
"Kilpatrick raid, Atlanta Campaign.'
2nd — Saddler — CHARLES W.
SMITH. Mustered in October 29th,
1861. Died June 9th, 1862, at Nash
ville, Tenn. Buried in National Cem
etery, Nashville, Tenn., Section A,
grave 418. FARRIERS.
1st— Farrier- BEVERLY W. BRIT
TON. Mustered in October 28th,
1861. Discharged for disability, De
cember 22nd, 1862. Residence, Salo
na, Clinton County, Penna.
2nd — Farrier — LEWIS CATHER-
MAN, recruit. Mustered in August
20th, 1862. Killed October 14th, 1864,
in action at Rome, Ga. Buried in Na
tional Cemetery, at Marietta, Ga.,
Section C, grave 291.
BLACKSMITHS.
1st— Blacksmith— GEORGE WAG
NER, veteran. Mustered in October
29th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran,
November 23rd, 1863. Promoted to
Blacksmith, November 8th, 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Rosecrans, Clinton County, Penna.
2nd — Blacksmith — ALEXANDER
CHATHAM. Mustered in October
29th, 1861. Discharged for disability,
June — 1862. Died March 16th, 1866,
at Mill Hall, Clinton County, Penna.
PRIVATES.
1st— GEORGE W. ADAMS, veteran.
Mustered in October 31st 1861. Re-

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enlisted as a veteran, November 23rd,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
April 19th, 1900, at Livonia, Centre
County, Penna.
' 2nd— PARKER ALLEN. Mustered
in October 30th, 1861. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Had been reported a de
serter. This was a mistake. He was
taken a prisoner and was in Sauls-
bury, N. C, Prison Pen. Residence,
Beadline, Allegheny County, Penna.
3rd— WILLIAM ALLEN, recruit
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
August 23rd, 1865.
4th— JOSEPH M. ALLISON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Res!
dence, Parvin, Clinton County, Penna
4th — SAMUEL ALEY, recruit
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Walker P. O., Centre County, Penna.
5th— HIRAM W. BRILHART, vet
eran. Mustered in October 14th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 23rd, 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Reported dead.
6th— JEREMIAH A. BLAIR, veter
an. Mustered in October 31st, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
23rd, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Died April 15th, 1894, at Howard,
Centre County, Penna.
7th — JACOB BERRY, veteran.
Mustered in October 20th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November 23rd,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Lock Haven, Clinton County,
Penna. 8th— ROBERT BRIDGENS, veteran.
Mustered in October 20th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, Noevmber 23rd,
1863. Killed August 14, 1864, at night

in trenches in front of Atlanta, Ga.
Buried in National Cemetery, Mari
etta, Ga., Section G, grave 31.
9th— ESLIE BROWN. Mustered in
October 29th, 1861. Died March —
1862, at Munfordsville,' Hart County,
Ky. 10th— ISAAC A. BROWN, recruit
Mustered in August 20th, 1862. Hon
orably discharged by general order,
June 23rd, 1865. Residence, Youngs-
town, Ohio.
llth— JOHN H. BARNER, recruit
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Soldiers' Home, Erie, Erie County,
Penna. 12th— JEREMIAH BECK, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Williamsport, Lycoming County,
Penna. 13th— JAMES P. BOUSH, recrmt.
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Williamsport, Lycoming County,
Penna. 14th — JOHN BITNER, recruit
Mustered in February 28th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Oregon City, Caskamas County, Ore
gon. 15th— BOWEN G. BENNETT, re
cruit. Mustered in February 27th,
1864. Absent at muster-out of com
pany. Serving sentence of court mar
tial. 16th— SENECA H. BENNETT, rs-
cruit Mustered in February 27th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
March 20th, 1889, at Lock Haven,
Clinton County, Penna.
17th— ROBERT M. BENNETT, re
cruit. Mustered in February 27th,
1864. Transferred to Veteran Re-

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serve Corps, April 21st 1865. Dis
charged by general order, June 23rd,
1865. Reported dead.
18th— SAMUEL F. BEST, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in July 25th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 23rd, 1865. Residence, Garnett,
Sterling County, Kan,
19th— GEORGE W. BOWERS, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber 16th, 1864. Discharged by gen
eral order, June 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Mill Hall, Clinton County, Pa.
20th— CHARLES W. BRICKER, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber 9th, 1864. Discharged by general
order, June 23rd, 1865. Residence,
373 West Water Street Elmira, Che
mung County, N. Y.
21st— GILBERT S. BARNES, re
cruit. Mustered in February 27th,
1864. Deserted January 18th, 1865.
22nd— W. W. CALDWELL, veteran.
Mustered in October 14th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November 23rd,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
February 27th, 1898, at Salona, Clin
ton County, Penna.
23rd— GEORGE CALHOUN. Must
ered in October 29th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, June 24th,
1862. Residence, MiU Hall, Clinton
County, Penna.
24th — JAMES G. CAMPBELL.
Mustered in November 4th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, July — 1862,
25th — WILLIAM H. CLOUGH
Mustered in October 29th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability. May — 1862.
Died May 25th, 1900, at Lock Haven,
Clinton County, Penna.
26th — BENJAMIN CATHERMAN,
recruit. Mustered in August 20th,
1862. Died January 17th, 1864, at
Louisville, Ky. Buried in National
Cemetery, Louisville, Ky., Section B
range 17, grave 37.
27th— WILLIAM CLARK, recruit.
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,

Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Loganton, Clinton County, Penna.
28th— JOHN W. CRISPIN, recruit.
(1 year). Mustered in September
16th, 1864. Discharged June 28th,
1865. Residence, Mill Hall, Clinton,
County, Penna.
29th— JAMES B. CALDERWOOD,
recruit (1 year). Mustered in Sep
tember 16th, 1864. Discharged by
general order, June 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Mill Hall, Clinton County,
Penna. 30th— JOSEPH R. CRISPIN, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber 9th, 1864. Discharged by gener
al order, June 23rd, 1865. Died De
cember 22nd, 1884, at MUl HaU, Clin
ton County, Penna.
31st — JACOB DAUGHENBAUGH.
Mustered in October 29th, 186L
Died March, 1862, at Bardstown, Ky.
Buried in National Cemetery, Leba
non, Ky., Section B, grave 21.
32nd— THOMAS R. DENNIS, re
cruit. Mustered in August 20th, 1862.
Deserted March 26th, 1864.
33rd — LEVI DARRAH, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864
Honorably discharged by general or
der, June 20th, 1865. Residence, 198
Bast 3rd St., Columbus, Ohio.
34th— ABRA DIMMICK, recruit (1
year). Mustered in August 2nd, 1864.
Discharged by general order, June
23rd, 1865. Reported dead.
35th— JAMES B. EDMISTON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Irfacon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
March 14th, 1898, at MUl Hall, Clin
ton County, Penna.
36th— WILLIAM E. ELSE, recruit
Mustered in February 23rd, 1864.
Killed August 26th, 1864, in action
at Lovejoy's Station, Ga., "Kilpat
rick raid, Atlanta Campaign.''
37th — JOHN E. ENGLERT, re
cruit. Mustered in March 4th, 1864.
Discharged by general order. May
27th, 1865. Residence, Lock Haven,
Clinton County, Penna.

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38th— CHARLES H. ELSE, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September 9th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 23rd, 1865. Residence, Miles-
burg, Centre County, Penna.
39th— WILLIAM H. FITE, veteran.
Mustered in November 30th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November 23rd,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Re
ported dead.
40th— ABRAHAM FITE, veteran.
Mustered in November 30th, 186 L
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
23rd, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865
Died ¦  1888, at Dauphin, Dauphin,
County, Penna.
41st— SAMUEL FARRELL. Must
ered in October 29th, 1861. D^lv
charged for disability, June — 1862.
Reported dead.
42nd— THOMAS J. FAUX, recruit.
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Lock Haven, Clinton County, Penna.
43rd— JESSE R. FAUX, recruit
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Mill Hall, Clinton County, Penna.
44th— GEORGE FIDLER. recruit
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Loganton, Clinton County, Penna.
45th— WILLIAM H. FULTON, re
cruit Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 7th. 1865. Residence, Lock
Haven, Clinton County, Penna.
46th— WILLIAM H. FEARON, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber 9th. 1864. Discharged by general
order. June 23rd, 1865.
47th— GEORGE GROVE. Mustered
in October 29th, 1861. Discharged for
disability. May — 1862.
48th— JOHN H. GLADPELTER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,

1864. Discharged by general order,
May 29th, 1865. Reported dead.
49th— EDWARD GROSS, recruit
Mustered in March 1st, 1864. Dis
charged by general order, June 7th
1865. 50th— DANIEL B. HERR, veteran,
Mustered in October 14th, 1861. Re
enlisted as a veteran, November 23rd,
1863. Mustered out with company
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Rest
dence, Quincy, Adams County, 111.
51st— DANIEL HARTZBL. Must
ered in October 29th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, June. 1862.
52nd— .lESSB P. HASLET, recruit.
Mustered in August 20th, 1862. Hon
orably discharged by general order,
June 23rd, 1865. Residence, New
Berlin, Union County, Penna.
53rd— DANIEL H. HERR, recruit
Mustered in March 18th, 1862. Dis
charged for disability, November —
1862. Residence, Salona, Clinton
County, Penna.
54th— ELIAS HOUTZ, recruit Must
ered in February 29th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Died January
14th, 1891.
55th— THOMAS HOLLINGSHEAD,
recruit. Mustered in March 1st, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence
Pennsfield, Clearfield County, Penna
56th— JOHN G. HARRISON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 27th
1864. Honorably discharged by gen
eral order. May 15th, 1865. Resi
dence, Pittsburg, Allegheny County
57th — EDWARD HARVELY, re
cruit. Mustered in February 25th,
1864. Prisoner from October 1st
1864, to April 21st, 1865. Discharged
by general order. May 27th, 1865.
57th— JAMES W. HUTCHINSON,
recruit (1 year). Mustered in Co. E,
7th Penna. Vet. Vol. Cavalry, July
25th, 1864. Discharged by general
order, June 4th, 1865. Served in Co.

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C, llth Regiment, Penna. Vol. Infan
try, also in Co. C, 137th Regiment,
Penna. Vol. Infantry. Died January
21st, 1901, at Harrisburg, Dauphin
County, Penna. Member of Post No.
58, G. A. R., Dept. of Penna,, Harris
burg, Penna.
58th— SAMUEL R. HBLTMAN, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Febru
ary 25th, 1865. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Santa Barbara, San
ta Barbara County, Cal.
59th — JOSEPH INHOFF, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864. In
hospital at muster-out of company.
Residence, Washington, Washington
County, Penna.
60th— SAMUEL B. JOBSON, re
cruit. Mustered in August 20th, 1862.
Honorably discharged June 23rd, 1865.
Residence, Niagara FaUs, Niagara
County, N. Y.
6 1st— GEORGE N. JACKSON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
62nd— JOHN A. JACOBY, recruit.
Mustered in March 1st, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, South
Oil City, Venango County, Penna.
63rd— JOHN M. JOHNSON, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September 6th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 23rd, 1865. Residence, Lock
Haven, Clinton County, Penna.
64th — DAVID KNARR, veteran.
Mustered in October 14th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran November 23rd,
1863. In hospital at muster-out of
company. Died September 3rd, 1865,
at Nashville, Tenn. Buried in Na
tional Cemetery, Nashville, Tenn.,
Section E, grave 2,346.
65th — RUDOLPH KARSTETTER,
veteran. Mustered in October 14th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 23rd, 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August

23rd, 1865. Residence, Booneville,
Clinton County, Penna.
66th— MATTHIAS KNAPP, veter
an. Mustered in November 30th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 23rd, 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Reported dead.
67th — HENRY KAHLER. Must
ered in October 29th, 1861. Mustered
out, November — 1864, expiration of
term. Died  at Flat Rock, Clin
ton County, Penna. Wounded, June
27th, 1863, at Shelbyville, Tenn.
68th — ANTIS KRAPE, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Garnett, Anderson County, Kan.
69th— JACOB M. KNIGHT, recruit
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Mustered out with company^ Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Reported
dead. 70th— WILLIAM KIEFF, recruit.
Mustered in February 28th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,'
Lock Haven, Clinton County, Penna
71st— SAMUEL KINNEY, recruit.
Mustered in March 1st 1864. Dis
charged by general order, June 7th .
1865. Died  1865, at Walker
Centre County, Penna.
72nd— ANDREW LARATE. Must
ered in November 30th, 1861 Killed
September 21st 1863, Missionary
Ridge, Battle of Chickamauga, Ga.
73rd— JOHN E. LAVALB, recruit
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Flemington, Clinton County, Penna.
74th— CHARLES E. LARKINS, re--
cruit. Mustered in February 27th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Flemington, Clinton County,
Penna. 75th— HENRY D. LOVELAND, re
cruit. Mustered in February 20th,

Company E

61

1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Mem
ber of John R. Bitner Post, No. 122,
G. A. R., Dept. of Penna., Lock Ha
ven, Penna. Elected by the Republi
can party Sheriff of Clinton County
in 1899. Residence, Antes Fort,
Penna. 76th— JEREMIAH LOGAN, recruit.
Mustered in March 20th, 1864. Pris
oner from October 1st, 1864, to April
21st, 1865. Discharged by general
order, June 23rd, 1865. Died  at
Philadelphia, Penna.
77th— JOHN T. LEE, recruit (1
year). Mustered in September 16th,
1864. Discharged July 13th, to date
June 28th, 1865. Residence, Xenia,
Clay County, 111.
78th— LINDLEY LLEWELLYN, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber 16th, 1864. Discharged by gen
eral order, June 23rd, 1865. Died
 at Mill Hall, Clinton County,
Pptiti 3.
79th— CHARLES A. MINSKER, vet
eran. Mustered in October 14th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
23rd, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865
Died  1876.
80th— BENJAMIN MOTTER, vet
eran. Mustered in October 14th,
1861. Re-enUsted as a veteran, No
vember 23rd, 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Residence, Lock Haven
Clinton County, Penna.
81st— WILSON H. MILLER, veter
an. Mustered in October 14th, 1861
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
23rd, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865
Residence, Salona, Clinton County,
Penna. 82nd — BARNHART METZGAR
Mustered in October 29th, 1861. Must
ered out November 2nd, 1864, expira
tion of term. Died September 23rd
1899, at Wellsboro, Tioga County
Penna.

83rd— OLIVER MANTEL. Must
ered in October 29th, 1861. Died No
vember 8th, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn.
Buried in National Cemetery, Nash
ville, Tenn., Section B, grave 857.
84th— FREDERICK H. MANTEL,
recruit. Mustered in February 20th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Mill Hall, Clinton County,
Penna. 85th— ROBERT MILLS, recruit.
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Lock Haven, Clinton County, Penna.
86th— JOHN W. MILLER, recruit
Mustered in February 10th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died July
17th, 1896, at Harrisburg, Dauphin
County, Penna.
87th — MARK MINCER, recruit
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died August
21st 1884.
88th— THOMAS A. MILLER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 7th, 1865. Residence, Jewell
City, Jewell County, Kan.
89th— ROBERT L. MAURER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Wounded June llth, 1864, in
action at McAfees Cross Roads, Ga.,
"Atlanta Campaign". Died June 12th,
1864. Buried in National Cemetery,
Marietta, Ga. Section F, grave 977.
90th— SOLOMON L. MAURER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th.
1864. Died June 17th, 1864, at Carters-
ville, Ga. Buried in National Ceme
tery, Chattanooga, Tenn., grave 209.
91st— PATRICK McCABE, veteran.
Mustered in November 30th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November 23rd,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Smethport, McKean County,
Penna.

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92nd— WILLIAM S. McGHEE. Must
ered in October 29th, 1861. Mustered
out November — 1864, expiration of
term. Residence, Broad and Chest
nut Sts., The Larfd Title and Trust
Co. Building, Philadelphia, Penna.
93rd— JAMBS McKENNA, recruit
Mustered in September 19th, 1863.
Taken prisoner near Marietta, Ga.,
July 4th, 1864. Deserted.
94th— ROBERT H. McGHEE, re
cruit. Mustered in February 26th,
1864. In hospital at muster-out of
company. Residence, Lock Haven,
Clinton County, Penna.
95th— ISAAC R. McGHEE, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died July 1st
1899, at Williamsport, Lycoming
County, Penna.
96th— DAVID H. McDONALD, re
cruit. Mustered in February 20th,
1864. KUled August 20th, 1864, in ac
tion at Lovejoy's Station, Ga. "Kil
patrick raid."
97th— PERR Y McCLINTOCK, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 7th, 1865. Died October — , 1865.
at Salona, Clinton County, Penna.
98th— SAMUEL McGILL, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September
16th, 1864. Discharged by general
order, June 23rd, 1865. Died — —
1865, when en-route for his home after
discharge, at Indianapolis, Ind.
99th— WILLIAM D. McCORMICK,
recruit (1 year). Mustered in July
25th, 1864. Discharged by general
order, June 23rd, 1865. Residence,
5415 Jefferson Street, Philadelphia,
Penna. 100th — WILLIAM NEFF. Must
ered in October 29th, 1861. Died Feb
ruary 1st, 1864, at Logansville, Clin
ton County, Penna.
101st— HENRY W. OHL. Mustered
in October 29th, 1861. Died May 6th,
1862, at Nashville, Tenn. Buried in

National Cemetery, Nashville, Tenn.,
Section A, grave 819.
102nd — WILLIAM PRICE. Must
ered in October 29th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, October 25th,
1862. Residence, Loganton, Clinton
County, Penna.
103rd — HENRY PAUL, veteran.
Mustered in October 14th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November 23rd,
1863. Killed April 2nd, 1865, at Sel
ma, Ala. "Wilson's raid."
104th— DAVID PATTON, (colored).
company cook, recruit. Mustered in
November 16th, 1863. Mustered out
with company, August 23rd, 1865.
105th— JESSE K. ROBINS, veteran.
Mustered in October 14th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November 23rd,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Antes Fort, Lycoming County,
Penna. 106th— HENRY ROMIG. Mustered
in October 29th, 1861. Discharged
for disability, April — 1862. Resi
dence, Rote, Clinton County, Penna.
107th— GEORGE ROYER, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Johnstown, Cambria County, Penna.
109th— WILLIAMSON RISHEL, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Clintondale, Clinton County,
Penna. 110th— JUSTUS M. ROSSMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
June 12th, 1902, at Clintondale, Clin
ton County, Pa. Buried in St. Paul's
Cemetery, Porter Township, Clinton
County, Pa. Was Postmaster of Clin
tondale. 111th— JOHN W. REIGHARD, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company.
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Killed

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63

 1900, accidentally, at Loganton,
Clinton County, Penna.
112th— JOHN W. ROTHRICK, re-
recruit. Mustered in March 1st, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Newtown, Jasper County, Penna,
113th— HARVEY RISHEL, recruit.
Mustered in March 20th, 1864. Died
June 4th, 1864, at Columbia, Tenn.
114th— ISAAC W. ROWLAND, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in August
30th, 1864. Discharged by general
order, June 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Lewisville, Clark County, Wash.
115th— WILLIAM S. ROWLAND,
recruit (1 year). Mustered in Au
gust 30th, 1864. Discharged by gen
eral order, June 23rd, 1865.
116th— GEORGE W. SCHELL, vet
eran. Mustered in — — 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November 23rd,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
 at Jersey Shore, Lycoming
County, Penna.
117th— HENRY SHAFFER. Must
ered in October 29th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability. May — , 1862.
Re-enlisted May 8th, 1864. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd. Died January 22nd, 1901,
at Rote, Clinton County, Penna.
118th — WILLIAM W. SNYDER
Mustered in October 29th, 1861. Must
ered out November 4th, 1864, expira
tion of term.
119th— WILLIAM M. STEVENSON.
Mustered in November 1st, 1861.
Mustered out November 4th, 1864, ex
piration of term. Residence, Colum
bia, Lancaster County, Penna.
120th — JAMBS STRUNK. Must
ered in October 29th, 1861. Died No
vember 29th, 1861, at Harrisburg,
Dauphin County, Penna.
121st — DANIEL SNYDER. Must
ered in October 29th, 1861. Died No
vember 30th, 1861, at Loganville,
Clinton County, Penna.

122nd— BENJAMIN SEYLER. Must
ered in October 29th, 1861. Died Feb
ruary 10th, 1864, at Huntsville, Madi
son County, Ala.
123rd— GEORGE W. SMITH, re
cruit. Mustered in August 20th,
1862. Promoted to Second Lieutenant
137th Regiment U. S. Colored Troop,
April 7th, 1865. Residence, W. High
Street, Bellefonte, Centre County,
Penna. 124th — ISAAC SMITH, recruit
Mustered in August 20th, 1862. Hon
orably discharged June 23rd, 1865.
Residence, Farmers Mills, Centre
County, Penna.
125th— WILLIAM SWAFFORD, re
cruit. Mustered in June 14th, 1862.
Deserted August 1st 1862.
126th — DAVID STAMM, recruit
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Reported
dead. 127th — DARIUS SECHRIST, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Lock Haven, Clinton County,
Penna. 128th— SAMUEL C. STRUNK, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Harrington, Wheeler County,
Neb. 129th — IRVIN SHREFPLER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Harrisburg, Dauphin County,
Penna. 130th— JAMES I. SMITH, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Flemington, Clinton County, Penna.
131st— JOHN W. STINER, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,

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Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died Octobei
22nd, 1899, at Renova, Clinton Coun
ty, Penna.
132nd— EDWARD SHAFER, recruit
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died 1895, 'at
Salona, Clinton County, Penna.
133rd — JAMES STARN, recruit.
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Woodland, Clearfield County, Penna.
134th— DAVID SAXTON, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
135th— WILLIAM I. SHAFER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Honorably discharged June 7th,
1865. Died November 16th, 1877, at
Lamar, Clinton County, Penna.
136th— IRA C. STONBR, recruit (1
year). Mustered in August 20th, 1864.
Discharged by general order, June
23rd, 1865. Residence, Salona, Clin
ton County, Penna.
137th— ISAAC SLENKER, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September
23rd, 1864. Discharged by general
order, June 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Flemington, Clinton County, Penna.
138th— JOHN C. SORNBERGBR,
recruit (1 year). Mustered in Sep
tember 9th, 1864. Discharged by gen
eral order, June 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Williamsport Lycoming Coun
ty, Penna.
139th— GEORGE W. SCHEFFLER,
recruit (1 year). Mustered in Sep
tember 9th, 1864. Discharged by gen
eral order, June 28th, 1865. Reported
dead.

140th— THOMAS J. TONNER, vet-
eran. Mustered in October 2nd, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
23rd, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.

Died March 31st, 1888.
141st — GEORGE TROUTNER,
Mustered in October 29th, 1861. De
serted, date not known.
142nd — RANDALL TOWNSEND,
recruit. Mustered in November 16th:
1863. Died March — 1864, at Nash
ville, Tenn.
143rd — GEORGE H. WILSON, vet
eran. Mustered in October 14th, 1861
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
23rd, 1864. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865
Residence, Westport, Clinton County
Penna. 144th— GEORGE WOLF, veteran
Mustered in October 14th, 1861. Re
enlisted as a veteran November 23rd,
1863. Mustered out with company
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Mem
ber of Victor Post, No. 293, G. A. R.
Dept. of Kansas, Port Dodge, Union
Veteran Legion, No. 3, Fort Dodge,
Kan. Residence, Soldiers' Home, Fort
bodge. Ford County, Kas.
145th— THOMAS R. WATSON, vet
eran. Mustered in October 14th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
23rd, 1863. Transferred to Co. D, 4th
Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps,
April 2nd, 1865 . Discharged by gen
eral order, August 19th, 1865. Died
January Srd, 1876, at Harrisburg,
Pa. Burled in Chillisquake Cemetery,
Northumberland County, Penna.
146th — ADAM WINKELBECK.
Mustered in October 29th, 1861.
Killed May 5th, 1862, in charge at
Lebanon, Tenn.
147th— CYRUS M. WALKER, re
cruit. Mustered in March 18th, 1862.
Mustered out March 30th, 1864, expi
ration of term. Residence, Clinton
dale, Clinton County, Penna.
148th— GEORGE WILLOW, recruit.
Mustered in March 18th, 1861. Must
ered out March 30th, 1864, expiration
of term. Residence, Rolfe, Elk Coun
ty, Penna.
149th— JOHN WOLF, recruit. Must
ered in February 29th, 1864. Must

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ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Sol
diers' Home, Leavenworth, Leaven
worth County, Kan.
149th — GEORGE WOLF ART, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Livonia, Centre County, Penna.
150th— STEPHEN D. WINN, re
cruit. Mustered in March 3rd, 1864.
In hospital at muster-out of company.
151st— WILLIAM F. WILSON, re
cruit. Mustered in March 16th, 1864.
Prisoner from October 1st, 1864, to
April 21st, 1865. Discharged June
21st, to date from May 19th, 1865.
152nd— HENRY YEAGBR. Must
ered in October 29th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability. May — 1862.
153rd— HENRY D. YEARICK, re

cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Lock Haven, Clinton County,
Penna. 154th— MARTIN ZINDEL, recruit
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Transferred to Co. B, 4th Regiment,
Veteran Reserve Corps, April 2nd,
1865. Discharged August 18th, 1865.
Residence, Grand Rapids, Kent Coun
ty, Mich.
155th— J. R. ZIMMERMAN, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Discharged by general order, June
7th, 1865. Died  1872, at Belle
fonte, Centre County, Penna.
156th— GEORGE PAUL. Severely
wounded at Selma, Ala., April 20th,
1865. Died at Lamar, Clinton Coun
ty, Penna., same year, from effect of
wound.

Company F,

CAPTAINS.
1st— Captain — CYRUS NEWLIN.
Mustered in October 25th, 186L
Wounded August 17th, 1863, at Spar
ta, Tenn. Captured June 20th, 1864,
at Noonday Creek, Ga. Commis
sioned Major, October 15th, 1864. See
Field and Staff.
2nd— Captain— RICHARD H. FISK.
Mustered in Co. F, November 14th,
1861. Promoted to Corporal, to Bat
talion Quartermaster, January 1st,
1862. Discharged as an excess oificer.
May 8th, 1862. Commissioned Second
Lieutenant Co. L, March 1st, 1864.
Commissioned Captain Co. F, Octo
ber 15th, 1864. Not mustered. Must
ered out July 25th, 1865. Died April
4th, 1872, St. Albans, W. Va. Buried
in Ewing Churchyard Cemetery, Mer
cer County, N. J. See Co. L, and
Field and Staff.

3rd— Captain— WILLIAM JENKINS.
veteran. Mustered in as private, Octo
ber 22nd, 1861. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran, November — 1863. Promoted
to Corporal, to Second Lieutenant,
December 1st, 1864. Mustered in De
cember 18th, 1864, to Captain, July
24th, 1865. Mustered August 10th,
1865. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Also
served in Co. G, 15th Regiment P. V.
I., three months' term, from April'
27th to August 7th, 1861. Died, Nov.
2, 1905. FIRST LIEUTENANTS.
1st — First Lieutenant— HEBER S.
THOMPSON. Private Co. H, 25th
Regiment P. V. I., three months'
term, from April 18th to August 1st,
1861. Mustered in Co. F, First Lieu
tenant, October 22nd, 1861, to rank
from September 16th, 1861, Promo-

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ted to Captain Co. I, July 1st 1863.
See Co. I.
2nd— First Lieutenant — BERNARD
REILLY, JR. Private Co. H, Wash
ington Artillerists, 25th Regiment P.
V. I., April 18th, to August 1st, 1861.
One of the five companies of P. V. I.
to arrive at Washington, D. C, April
18th, 1861. Mustered in Second Lieu
tenant Co. F, November 18th, 1861.
Promoted to First Lieutenant, July
1st, 1863, to rank from May 1st, 1863
Served on staff First Brigade Caval
ry Division, A. of C, December, 1862,
to April, 1864, as Topographical En
gineer. Wounded September 21st,
1863, Battle of Chickamauga, Ga. Re
signed April 21st, 1864. Appointed
First Lieutenant, Veteran Reserve
Corps, 1864. Declined appointment.
Appointed Captain in Hancock's First
Army Corps, 1865. Mustered in 5th
U. S. Cavalry, May 4th, 1868. Must
ered out, as Second and First Lieu
tenant, June 28th, 1879. Appointed
Brevet Captain, U. S. Army, by Presi
dent U. S. Grant, 1875, in campaign
against Apache tribe of Indians. Ap
pointed Brevet Major, U. S. Army, by
President R. B. Hayes, 1877, in cam
paign against Sioux tribe of Indians
Member Gen. W. Keim Post No. 76,
G. A. R., Dept. of Penna., Reading,
Berks Co., Pa., Union Veteran Legion,
No. 2, Philadelphia, Pa. P. O. address
Nov. 14th, 1902, 3267 Woodland Ave.,
Philadelphia, Penna.
3rd — First Lieutenant — VALEN
TINE K. BOYER, veteran. Mustered
in November 7th, 1861. Re-enlisted
as a veteran, November — 1863. Pro
moted Corporal, to Sergeant, to Sec
ond Lieutenant, November 2nd, to
rank from April 22nd, 1864, to First
Lieutenant, December 18th, to rank
from December 1st, 1864. Resigned
March 29th, 1865. Residence, Boli
var, Allegheny County, N. Y.
4th— First Lieutenant— JOSEPH H.
DENNING. Private Co. H, "WetheriU
Rifles," gth Regiment, P. V. I., April
24th to July 29th, 1861. Mustered in

Co. F, 7th Penna. Vol. Cavalry, No
vember 7th, 1861, to Sergt. Major, 1st
Battalion. Promoted to 1st Sergeant,
to Second Lieutenant, July 24th, to
rank from May 1st, 1863, to First
Lieutenant, April 23rd, 1864. Not
mustered. Mustered out December
5th, 1864, expiration of term. Resi
dence, St. Clair, Schuylkill County,
Penna. 5th — First Lieutenant — GEORGE
NUTZ, recruit. Mustered in Febru
ary 9th, 1864. Promoted to Sergeant
Major, May 9th, 1865, to First Lieu
tenant, July 24th, 1865. Not must
ered. Mustered out with regiment,
August 23rd, 1865, at Macon, Ga. Re
ported dead.
SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
1st — Second Lieutenant — DANIEL
SIGFRIED, veteran. Private Co. H,
"Tower Guards," 6th Regiment, P.
V. I., from April 22nd to July 27th,
1861. Mustered in Co. F, 7th Pa. Vol.
Cavalry, November 7th, 1861. Served
on Brig. Gen. James S. Negley's es
cort from April 6th to December
15th, 1862. Promoted to Sergeant, to
Second Lieutenant, July 24th, 1865.
Not mustered. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Soldiers' Home,
Dayton, Ohio. SERGEANTS.
1st— First Sergeant— GEORGE F.
STEAHLIN. Private Co. B, "Haskin
Guards," 25th Regiment P. V. I.,
from April 18th to August 1st 1861.
Mustered in Co. F, 7th Penna. Vol.
Cavalry, November 14th, 1861. Pro
moted to Adjutant, vice R. H. Mosen,
resigned, February 20th, 1863, to rank
from January 23rd, 1863. See Field
and Staff. Died February 25th, 1903.
Buried at Orwigsburg, Penna.
2nd— First Sergeant — JOHN M.
RICH, recruit. Mustered in August
18th, 1863. Promoted to Sergeant, to
Second Lieutenant Co. B, February

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13th, 1865. See Co. B. Reported dead.
3rd— Sergeant — SAMUEL WINN,
veteran. Mustered in November llth,
1861. Promoted to Sergeant from
Corporal, December 1st, 1864. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Cap
tain Phila. & Reading Coal & Iron
Co. police the last 20 years. Resi
dence, West Norwegian St., Pottsville,
Schuylkill County, Penna.
4th — Sergeant — JOSEPH PART
RIDGE, veteran. Mustered in as Bu
gler, November 7th, 1861. Promoted
to Corporal. Re-enlisted as a veteran,
November, 1863. Promoted to Ser
geant February 21st, 1864. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865. Died September 1st
1883. Buried with military honors,
in Odd Fellows' Cemetery, Pottsville,
Penna. 5th — Sergeant — WILLIAM ZBH;
NER, veteran. Mustered in October
22nd, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran,
November, 1863. Promoted to Ser
geant. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, North Penn, Schuylkill County,
Penna. 6th— Sergeant — JAMES A. WIL
SON, veteran. Mustered in October
22nd, 1861. Promoted to Corporal.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
1863. Promoted to Sergeant. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Died July 15th,
1894, at Branchdale, SchuylkiU Coun
ty, Penna.
7th— Sergeant — RICHARD FOTH-
ERINGILE, veteran. Mustered in
October 22nd. 1861. Promoted to Cor
poral. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember, 1863. Promoted to Sergeant
February 15th, 1864. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Became totally blind In
an accident in the mines. Died  •
1885, at Donaldson. Buried at Tre
mont, Schuylkill County, Penna.

8th— Sergeant— CHARLES VANDU
SBN. Mustered in October 22nd, 1861.
Promoted to Sergeant. Mustered out,
November 28th, 1864, expiration of
term. Died August 14th, 1899, at
Williamsport, Lycoming County,
Penna. Buried in Charles Baber
Cemetery, Pottsville, Schuylkill Coun
ty, Penna.
9th— Sergeant— JOHN A. WILSON.
Mustered in October 22nd, 1861. Pro
moted to Corporal, to Sergeant. Must
ered out November 28th, 1864, expira
tion of term. Residence, Shamokin,
Northurnberland County, Penna.
10th— Sergeant— CHARLES BLACK
ER, recruit. Sergeant Co. H, "La
fayette Rifles," 14th Regiment, P. V.
I., from April 30th to August 7th,
1861. Captain Co. E, 4th Regiment,
P. S. M., "Emergency," from July,
1863, to August 8th, 1863. Mustered
in Co. F, 7th Penna. Vet. Voh Caval
ry, February 22nd, 1864. Promoted
to Corporal, to Sergeant, December
15th, 1864. Absent on detached ser
vice at muster-out of company. Resi
dence, Lytle, Walker County, Georgia.
Member of Capt. S. S. Marchard Post,
No. 190, G. A. R., Irwin's Station,
Penna. Post Commander, 1885-1886.
llth— Sergeant — THOMAS RAY,
recruit. First Sergeant Co. H, "Weth
eriU Rifles," 9th Regiment, P. V. I.,
from July 24th to July 27th, 1861.
Mustered in Co. F, 7th Penna^.Vet.
Vol. Cavalry, February 23rd, 1864.
Promoted to Corporal, to Sergeant,
May 9th. 1865. Mustered out. August
23rd, 1865. Residence, Irwin's Sta
tion, Westmoreland CountVj Penna.
CORPORALS.
1st— Corporal- WILLIAM H. BEA
VER, veteran. Mustered in Novem
ber 7th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran, November, 1863. Promoted to
Corporal January 1st 1865. Must
ered out August 23rd, 1865. Reported
dead.

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2nd — Corporal  LLEWELLYN
LLEWELLYN, veteran. Mustered in
October 22nd, 1861. Re-enlisted as a
veteran, November, 1863. Promoted
to Corporal January 1st, 1865. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, St,
Clair, Schuylkill County, Penna.
3rd— Corporal — ADAM BUMMERS
BACH, veteran. Mustered in Octo
ber 22nd, 1861. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran, November, 1863. Promoted to
Corporal June 9th, 1865. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865. Died January 22nd,
1897, at Locust Gap, Northumberland
County, Penna.
4th— Corporal— GEORGE J. HAR-
RIG. Mustered in October 22nd, 1861.
Mustered out November 28th, 1864,
expiration of term. Residence, Ridge
St. (13th ward), Pittsburg, Allegheny
County, Penna.
5th— Corporal— DANIEL FITZPAT
RICK. Mustered in October 14th,
1861. Mustered out November 28th,
1864, expiration of term. Died April
27th, 1887, at Joliet, Schuylkill Coun
ty, Penna.
6th— Corporal- GEORGE C. LEE.
Mustered in October 22nd, 1861. Dis
charged for disability. May 5th, 1863.
Died  .
7th— Corporal— WILLIAM HODGE.
Mustered in October 22nd, 1861.
Mustered out November 28, 1864,
expiration of term. Residence, Sha
mokin, Northumberland County,
Penna. Sth— Corporal- GEORGE M. BOY
ER. veteran. Mustered in October
'!!nd. 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran.
Nnvemher. 1863. Captured August
J'Oth. 1864. in action at Lovejov's Sta
tion. Ga.. "Kilnatrick raid. Atlanta
'^am^aiafn." Died at And°rsonvUle.
Ga.. Rentfiinber 22nd. 1864. Buried in
National Cemeterv. crave S.709.
9th— Corporal- .lAMES SHINE, rp-
cruit. Mustered in March 31st, 1863.
Promoted to Corporal December 23rd,

1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
10th— Corporal— JOHN D. THOM
AS, recruit. Mustered in February
26th, 1864. Promoted to Corporal, De
cember 22nd, 1864. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Residence, Shamokin,
Northumberland County, Penna.
llth— Corporal— JOSEPH M. BOCH-
ART, recruit. Mustered in February
28th, 1864. Promoted to Corporal, De
cember 22nd, 1864. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Residence, Quakake,
Schuylkill County, Penna.
12th— Corporal — HENRY BRES-
LIN, recruit. Mustered in February
10th, 1864. Promoted to Corporal,
February 21st, 1865. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Residence, Lykens, Dau
phin County, Penna.
13th— Corporal— JOSEPH T. HART,
recruit. Mustered in March 21st,
1864. Promoted to Corporal, June
8th, 1865. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Murdered, 1895, at Santa Monica, Los
Angeles County, Cal.
BUGLERS.
1st— Bugler— WILLIAM ANSTOCK,
recruit. Mustered in September
22nd, 1862. Honorably discharged,
June 23rd, 1865. Died January 9th,
1890, at Mahanoy City, SchuylkiU
County, Penna.
2nd— bugler- DAVID GOWER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 22nd,
1864. Honorably discharged. May
15th, 1865. Residence, 14 Branch
Place, Philadelphia, Penna.
SADDLER.
1st — Saddler — ABRAHAM VAN
DYKE, veteran. Mustered in Octo
ber 22nd, 1861. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran, November, 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Died — at Dunmore,
Lackawanna County, Penna.

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BLACKSMITHS.
1st— Blacksmith— ADAM MAUGER,
veteran. Private Co. F, "Washington
Yeagers," 6th Regiment, P. V. I., from
April 22nd to Juiy 27th, 1861. Must
ered in Co. F, 7th Penna. Vol. Cav
alry, October 22nd, 1861. Re-enlisted
as a veteran, November, 1863. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Died February 9th,
1906, at Pottsville. Buried February
12th, 1906, in No. 3 CathoUc Ceme
tery, Pottsville.
2nd — Blacksmith — THOMAS B.
EVANS, recruit. Mustered in Febru
ary 23rd, 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Williamstown, Dau
phin County, Pa.
PRIVATES.
1st — JOSIAH H. ANDERSON.
Mustered in October 22nd, 1861.
Mustered out November 28th, 1864,
expiration of term. Residence, 225
Cave Avenue, Akron, Summit County,
Ohio. 2nd— ABRAHAM BERGER ("Jeff.
Davis"), veteran. Mustered in Octo
ber 22nd, 1861. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran, November, 1863. Captured in
battle of Stone's River, Tenn., De
cember 31st 1862. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Died July 10th, 1898, at
Reading, Berks County, Penna. Bur
ied at Auburn, Schuylkill County,
Penna. 3rd— JOHN B. BERGER. Mustered
in October 22nd, 1861. Discharged
for disability, November 2nd, 1862.
Residence, Auburn, Schuylkill Coun
ty, Penna.
4th— CHARLES BOWERS, veteran.
Mustered in October 22nd, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Lewistown, Mifflin County,
Penna.

5th— JOHN D. BURGE, Q. M. Ser
geant Co. G, "Llewellyn Rifles", 6th
Regiment, P. V. I., from April 22nd
to July 27th, 1861. Mustered in Co.
F, 7th Penna. Vol. Cavalry, October
22nd, 1861. Promoted to BattaUon
Quartermaster, January 1st, 1862. See
Field and Staff.
6th— WILLIAM H. BARTOLET,
Mustered in October 22nd, 1861.
Mustered out November 2Sth, 1864,
expiration of term. Residence, Cres-
sona, Schuylkill County, Penna.
7th — CHARLES L. BROUCHER.
Mustered in December 4th, 1861.
Mustered out November 28th, 1864.
expiration of t-erm. Residence, Pilot,
Vermillion County, 111.
8th — OWEN BRENNAN. Mustered
in October 22nd, 1861. Killed Sep
tember 18th, 1863, in Battle of Chick
amauga, Ga. Buried in unknown
grave. National Cemetery, Chattanoo
ga, Tenn.
9th— JAMES O. BOYLE. Mustered
in October 22nd, 1861. Deserted De
cember 19th, 1862.
10th — JACOB BEALER, recruit.
Mustered in March 31st 1862. Dis
charged by general order. May 18th,
1865. llth — WILLIAM BOND, recruit
Mustered in February 3rd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
12th — JACOB BROWN, recruit.
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Cressona, Schuylkill County, Penna.
13th— JOHN J. BEACHBR, recruit.
Mustered in February 12th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died  at
Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, Pa.
14th— THOMAS BALDWIN, recruit.
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died  at
St. Clair, SchuylkiU County, Penna.

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15th— GEORGE W. BOARDMAN,
recruit. Mustered in February 12th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
16th— BARTHOLOMEW BALL, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
17th— JOHN BALL, recruit. Must
ered in February 29th, 1864. In hos
pital at muster-out of company. Resi
dence, Broad Mountain P. O., Schuyl
kill County, Penna.
18th— CHARLES M. BURK, recruit
Mustered in February 27th, 1864,
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Scranton, Lackawanna County:
Penna. 19th— WILLIAM BRENAN, recruit.
Mustered in February 18th, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
20th— JOHN BETZ, recruit. Must
ered in February 25th, 1864. Hon
orably discharged August 26th, 1865
Residence, 3011 Janney Street Phila
delphia, Penna.
21st — WILLIAM BRESLINE, re
cruit. Mustered in February 19th,
1864. Honorably discharged June
12th, 1865. Residence, Frackville,
Schuylkill County, Penna.
22nd— JOHN BUMMERSBACH, re
cruit. Musician Co. H, "WetheriU Ri
fles," 9th Regiment, P. V. I., from
April 24th to July 29th, 1861. Must
ered in Co. F, 7th Penna. Vet. Vol
Cavalry, March 3rd, 1864. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865. Accidentally kUled,
 at St. Clair, Schuylkill County,
Penna. 23rd— BENJAMIN BEACHER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 12th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Shenandoah, Schuylkill Coun
ty, Penna.

24th — DAVID BOYER, recruit.
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died 
1880, in Chicago, 111.
25th— WILLIAM BLACKER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 25th,
1864. Honorably discharged by gen
eral order. May 19th, 1865. Died • 
at St. Slair, Schuylkill County, Pa.
26th— C. L. BARTHOLOMEW, re
cruit. Mustered in February 23rd,
1864. Prisoner from October 1st,
1864, to April 21st 1865. Honorably
discharged, June 20th, to date May
19th, 1865.
27th— JOHN COUGHLIN, veteran.
Mustered in November 7th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
March 15th, 1892, at Gilberton,
Schuylkill County, Penna.
28th— JOHN CUNNINGHAM, vet
eran. Mustered in November 7th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember, 1863. Absent at muster-out
of company. Reported dead.
29th— TIMOTHY CRIMMINS. Must
ered in October 22nd, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, December
25th, 1862. Re-enlisted in Co. D. See
Company D.
30th— CHARLES B. CLINGERMAN.
Mustered in November 14th, 1861.
Wounded, captured and paroled. May
1st, 1862, near Lynnville, Tenn. Dis
charged for disability,  1862.
Residence, Allenwood, Union County,
Penna. 31st — MICHAEL CLAREY. Must
ered in October 22nd, 1861. Wounded
October 8th, 1862, in battle of Perry
ville, Ky. Discharged January 7th,
1863, for wounds received in action.
Died November 13th, 1893 at Keffer,
Schuylkill County, Penna.
32nd — MICHAEL CAREY. Must
ered in November 14th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, December 25th.
1862.

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33rd— JAMES COLLINS ("Black
Bess"), veteran. Mustered in Octo
ber 22nd, 1861. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran, November, 1863. Killed Sep
tember 2nd, 1864, on a scout from
Vining Station to Rosevell, Ga. Bur
ied in National Cemetery, Marietta,
Ga., Section L, grave 436.
34th— BARTHOLOMEW COGGINS,
recruit. Mustered in September 22nd,
1862. Honorably discharged June
23rd, 1865. Died  at VVUkesbarre,
Luzerne County, Penna.
35th — EDWARD CONNERS, re
cruit. Mustered in June 23rd, 1863.
In arrest at muster-out of company,
Died. 36th — ANDREW J. CHAMBERS,
recruit. Mustered in February 12th,
1863. Deserted December 7th, 1864.
37th— JOHN C. CUNNINGHAM, re-
recruit. Mustered in February 22nd,
1864. Died  at Minersville, Schuyl
kiU County, Penna.
38th— PATRICK CUNIFF, recruit.
Mustered in March Sth, 1864. In hos
pital at muster-out of company. Resi
dence, Swatara, Schuylkill County,
Penna. Died  1905.
39th — EZRA COCKILL, recruit
Mustered in February 24th, 1864,
In hospital at muster-out of company.
40th— LEWIS CLARK, recruit (1
year). Mustered in September 6th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 23rd, 1865.
41st— GEORGE COLLINS, recruit.
Mustered in February 15th, 1864. Not
on muster-out roll.
42nd— JAMES CARNEY, recruit
Mustered in March 24th, 1864. Not
on muster-out roll.
43rd— THOMAS DOLAN. Private
Co. G, "Llewellyn Rifles", 6th Regi
ment, P. V. L, from April 22nd to
July 27th, 1861. Mustered in Co. F,
7th Penna. Cavalry. October 22nd,
1861. Died October 22nd, 1862, at
Bowling Green, Ky., of wounds re
ceived in action. Burled in National
Cemetery, Nashville, Tenn., Section
N, grave 162.

44th — JOHN K. DONAHOWER.
Jiustpred in October 22nd, 1861.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve
Corps. Residence, 2012 Trenton Ave
nue. Philadelphia, Penna.
45th— JOHN DICKINSON ("Sing
ing Jack"). Mustered in October
22nd, 1861. Mustered out November
28th, 1864, expiration of term D'cl
 in Australia.
46th— JAMES F. DENT. Mustered
ill October 22nd, 1861. DischcrgeC'.
December 22nd, to date December
17th, 1864, expiration of term. Died.
47th— ROBERT DEVINE, recruit.
Mustered in February 29t;i, i?.bi.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2ord, 1865. Res'deiice,
Palo Alto, Schuylkill County, Penna.
48th— JOHN DANDO, recruit. Must
ered in February 22nd, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Murdered October
14th, 1898, at Shenandoah, SchuylkiU
County, Penna., while discharging his
duty as a constable.
49th — JOHN DEINOR, recruit.
Mustered in February 22nd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Syracuse, Otoe County, Neb.
50th— ADAM DIDYOUNG, recruit.
Mustered in March 2nd, 1864. Hon
orably discharged, September 30th,
1865. Residence, Mahanoy City,
Schuylkill County, Penna.
51st— SAMUEL S. DUNCAN, re
cruit. Mustered in June 6th, 1864.
Deserted September 13th, 1864.
52nd — DAVID EVANS, recruit.
Mustered in Rebruary IGth, 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died May
22nd, 1902, at St. Clair, Schuylkill
Couniy. Penna. Buried In Odd Pel-
lows' Cemetery, St. Clair, Penna.
53rd— SAMUEL F. EVANS, recruit.
>'iistered in February 15th, 1364.
Prisoner from October 1st, 1864, to
April 21st, 1865. Honorably dis
charged. June 8th, to date May 17th,
1865. Died  at  . Buried in

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Friends' Cemetery, Pottsville, Schuyl
kill County, Penna.
54th— JOHN A. J. FARTICH, vet
eran. Mustered in November 7th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember, 1863. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Accidentally killed in railroad
accident. 55th— JOSEPH R. FISHER, veter
an. Mustered in October 22nd, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November,
1863. Absent in arrest at muster-out
of company. Accidentally killed De
cember 27th, 1886, at Lawrence col
liery, Frackville, Penna. Buried at
Mt. Carmel, Northumberland County,
Penna. 56th — PATRICK FLYNN. Must
ered in November 14th, 1861. Must
ered out, November 28th, 1864, expir
ation of term. Died September Srd,
1886, at Wiconisco, Dauphin County,
Penna. Member of Heilner Post, No.
232, G. A. R., Lykens, Dauphin Coun
ty, Penna.
57th— JOHN FITZGERALD. Must
ered in November 14th, 1861. Dis
charged for disabiUty, January 18th,
1863. Reported dead.
58th— EMANUEL FISHER. Must
ered in October 22nd, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, September
1st, 1862. Died AprU 19th, 1901, at
Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Penna.
59th— HENRY C. FREED. Must
ered in October 22nd, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, September
16th, 1862. Died September 21st
1868, at Schuylkill Haven, SchuylkiU
County, Penna.
60th — JOSEPH FOTHERINGILL,
recruit. Private Co. I, 127th Regi
ment, P. V. I., "Emergency," from
June to August, 1863. Mustered in
Co. F, 7th Penna. Vol. Cavalry, Feb
ruary 3rd, 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Lykens, Dauphin
County, Penna.

61st — WILLIAM FOX, recruit
Mustered in February 12th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Broad Mountain P. O., Schuylkill
County, Penna.
62nd — MICHAEL GILDAY. Must
ered in November 21st, 1861. Trans
ferred to Veteran Reserve Corps,
January 10th, 1863. Died  at New
Philadelphia, Schuylkill County,
Penna. 63rd — TIMOTHY GLEASON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 18th,
1864. Not on muster-out roll.
64th— CHARLES S. HOWER, vet
eran. Mustered in October 22nd,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember, 1863. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Sidney, Scheyennie
County, Neb.
65th — PATRICK HALEY. Must
ered in October 22nd, 1861. Mustered
out November 28th, 1864, expiration
of term. Died  at Mahanoy Plane,
Schuylkill County, Penna.
66th— ELIAS HORN. Mustered in
October 22nd, 1861. Mustered out
November 28th, 1864, expiration ol
term: Residence, Donaldson, Schuyl
kill County, Penna.
67th— JOHN HOWE. Mustered in
December 4th, 1861. Mustered out
November 28th, 1864. Died  in
hospital at Schuylkill Haven, Pa.
Buried at Tremont, Schuylkill Coun
ty, Penna.
68th— EDWARD HINES. Mustered
in December 4th, 1861. Discharged
for disability, November 10th, 1862.
69th— HENRY HAINS. Mustered
in October 22nd, 1861. Not on muster-
out roll.
70th— WILLIAM HARRIS, recruit
Mustered in September 21st, 1861.
Honorably discharged June 23rd,
1865. Residence, Cressona, Schuyl
kiU County, Penna.
71st— JOSEPH HALDEMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 22nd,

Compant F

73

1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County,
Penna. 72nd— MARTIN HALEY, recruit.
Mustered in March 2nd, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Died  in Ire
land. 73rd— JAMES HAGGERTY, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864. In
hospital at muster-out of company.
74th— FRANCIS HAGGERTY, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. In hospital at muster-out of
company. 75th— GEORGE H. HOWER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 27th
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Re
ported dead.
76th — BENJAMIN HOFFA, re
cruit. Mustered in February 27th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Ac
cidentally killed in mines at Lans
ford. Carbon County, Penna.
77th— JOHN HULTZER, recruit.
Mustered in February 15th, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died Decem
ber 15th, 1896, at St. Clair, Schuyl
kill County, Penna.
78th — DAVID HENRY, recruit.
Mustered in February 22nd, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence
1035 Walnut Street, Reading, Berks
County, Penna.
79th— EDWARD HINES, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
80th— JOSEPH HOWSER, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September
10th, 1864. Discharged by general
order, June 23rd, 1865.
81st— WILLIAM F. HENCH, re
cruit Mustered in February 29th,
1861. Not on muster-out roll.
82nd— THOMAS JONES. Mustered
in October 22nd, 1861. Captured and

paroled December 31st, 1862, in bat
tie of Stone's River, Tenn. Mustered
out November 28th, 1864. Died De
cember 29th, 1898, at Shamokin
Northumberland County, Penna.
83rd— WILLIAM O. JONES, farrier.
Mustered in October 22nd, 1861
Wounded July 18th, 1862, in action at
Lynchburg, Moore County, Tenn. Died
September 9th, 1862, in hospital at
Nashville, Tenn., of wounds. Buried
in National Cemetery, Nashville,
Tenn., Section A, grave 990.
84th— JOSEPH JONES. Mustered
in December 4th, 1861. Died Febru
ary 18th, 1862, at Bardstown, Nelson
County, Ky.
85th— ELIAS JONES, recruit. Must
ered in February 6th, 1864. Died
July 17th, 1865, at Macon, Dallas
County, Ga.
86th— THOMAS W. JONES, re
cruit. Mustered in February 2nd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
 at Minersville, Schuylkill Coun
ty, Penna.
87th— DAVID JONES, recruit. Must
ered in February 22nd, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865.
88th — ROBERT JONES, recruit
Mustered in February 3rd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Reported
dead. 89th — GEORGE KEISER. Must
ered in October 22nd, 1861. Dis.
charged for disability, December 25tli,
1862. 90th — WILLIAM R. KLINGBR
Mustered in October 22nd, 1861
Mustered out November 28th, 1864.
expiration of term. Residence, Sac
ramento, Schuylkill County, Penna
91st — DANIEL KING. Mustered in
October 22nd, 1861. Wounded Sep
tember 18th, 1863, in battle of Chick
amauga, Ga. Died of wounds in hos
pital at NashviUe, Tenn. Buried in
National Cemetery, Nashville, Tenn,,
Section D, grave 33,

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92nd— THEODORE KOCH, recruit.
Private Co. H, "Lafayette Rifles,"
14th Regiment, P. V. I., from April
30th to August 7th, 1861. Mustered
in Co. F, 7th Penna. Vet Vol. Caval
ry, February 24th, 1864. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Residence, Danville,
Montour County, Penna.
93rd— PETER KREIGHER, recruit.
Private Co. H. "WetheriU Rifles,"
9th Regiment, P. V. I., from April
24th to July 29th, 1861. Mustered in
Co. F, 7th Penna. Vet. Vol. Cavalry,
February 18th. 1864. Killed by Pro
vost Guard, 1865, at Louisville, Ky.
94th— CORNELIUS LINK, veteran.
Mustered in November 22nd, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Mahanoy City, SchuylkiU
County, Penna.
95th — DAVID LEVAN, veteran.
Mustered in October 22nd, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Ash Valley, Pawnee County,
Kan. 96th— CHARLES LINN, veteran
Mustered in December 4th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November,
1863. In hospital at muster-out ot
company. Died March 23rd, 1892, at
Pittston, Luzerne County, Penna.
97th— EDWARD LAWLER. Must
ered in October 22nd, 1861. Mustered
out November 28th, 1864, expiration
of term. Residence, St. Elizabeth
Hospital, Washington, D. C.
98th— GEORGE LAMBERT. Must
ered in October 22nd, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, 1862. Died —
at Shenandoah, SchuylkiU County,
Penna. 99th— GEORGE J. LEIB. recruit.
Mustered in February 8th. 1864. Mu=!t-
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd. 1865. Died at Harris
burg. Dauphin County. Penna.
100th — JAMES LYONS, recruit

Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Died July 1st, 1865, at Macon, Ga.
Buried in National Cemetery, Ander
sonville, Ga., July Srd, 1865, grave
13,000. 101st— ALEXANDER LAFFERTY,
recruit. Mustered in March 1st 1864.
Deserted December 7th, 1864.
102nd — DAVID MARTIN. Must
ered in October 22nd, 1861. Prisoner
from October 4th, 1864, to April 25th,
1865. Honorably discharged May
31st to date May 18th, 1865. Died
 at St. Clair, Schuylkill County,
Penna. 103rd— JOHN MOONEY. Mustered
in October 22nd, 1861. Wounded July
19th, 1862, on picket at Tullahoma,
Tenn. Discharged for wounds, Octo
ber, 1862.
104th— JOHN W. MOVER, recruit.
Mustered in February 15th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Danville, Montour County, Penna.
105th— GEORGE F. MILLETT, re
cruit. Mustered in March 4th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Scranton, Lackawanna County, Penna.
106th— THOMAS H. MAY, recruit
Private Co. E, 53rd Regiment, P. S.
Militia, from July 4th, 1863, to August
26th, 1863. Mustered in Co. F, 7th
Penna. Vet. Vol. Cavalry, February
25th, 1864. Mustered out September
5th, 1865. Residence, Shaft, Schuyl
kill County, Penna. Member of Wat
kins Waters Post, No. 146, G. A. R.,
Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, Pa.
107th— JOSEPH G. MAY, recruit
Mustered in February 23rd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Gowen City, Northumberland County,
Penna. 108 th — JOHN MILLER, recruit
Mustered in February 12th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga.. August 23rd, 1865.
109th — ISAAC MILLER, recruit
Mustered in February 12th, 1864.

Company F

75

Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Gilberton, Schuylkill County, Penna.
110th— SAMUEL MITCHELL, re
cruit. Mustered in February 9th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died 
at Shenandoah, Schuylkill County,
Penna. 111th— PHILIP MANLEY, recruit.
Mustered in February 9th, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Reporter
dead. 112th — JAMES MOSON, recruit
Mustered in February 16th, 1864.
Not on muster-out roll. Residence
137 Van Buren Street, Newark, N. J
Died. 113th — JOHN MARTIN, recruit
Mustered in February 22nd, 1864
Not on muster-out roll.
114th— JOHN MAGUIRE, recruit
Private in Co. H, 6th Regiment, P. S
M., September, 1862. Co. C, 39th P.
S. M., June, 1863. Mustered in Co. F,
February 8th, 1864. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Member of WiUiams Post
No. 136, G. A. R., Tremont, Penna.
Post Commander, 1892 to 1894. Resi
dence, 11 N. 6th Street, Pottsville,
Schuylkill County, Penna.
115th— CONDY McGUIRE, veteran
Private Co. E, "Ashland Rifles," 6tl
Regiment P. V. I., from April 22nd
to July 27th, 1861. Mustered in Co.
F, 7th Penna. Vol. Cavalry, October
22nd, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran,
November, 1863. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Died  in hospital at Schuyl
kill Haven, Penna.
116th— JOHN McCARTEY. Must
ered in November 14th, 1861. De
serted December 15th, 1861.
117th — PATRICK D. McLAUGH
LIN, recruit. Mustered in September
22nd, 1862. KiUed— 2nd, 1864, in ac
tion at Dallas, Ga., "Atlanta Cam
paign." Buried in National Cemetery,
Marietta, Ga., Section J, grave 168.

118th— SHELBY McDRYFUS, col
ored, recruit. Company cook. Must
ered in August 1st, 1863. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865.
119th — PATRICK Mclaughlin
recruit. Mustered in March 28th
1864. Absent in arrest at muster-out
of company. Died March 13th, 1880,
at Frackville, Schuylkill County, Pa.
120th— DANIEL McMANANY, re
cruit. Mustered in February 18th
1864. Mustered out with company
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Rest
dence, Wiconisco, Dauphin County
Penna. 121st — PETER McGANN, recruit
Mustered in March 10th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Houtz-
dale, Clearfleld County, Penna.
122nd— ALEXANDER McCAY, r.
cruit. Mustered in August 16th, 1864
Not on muster-out roll.
123rd — ALBERT R. NOVINGBR,
Mustered in October 22nd, 1861. De
serted Decembre 10th, 1861.
124th— AGUILLA NAHF, recruit
Mustered in February 18th, 1864
Mustered out with company, MacoU:
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
125th— CHRISTIAN NEWSER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 25th,
1864. Mustered out with company
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
126th — JOHN O'DONNELL, recruit.
Mustered in October 22nd, 1863. Ab
sent in arrest at muster-out of com
pany. 127th — JOHN O'NEAL, recruit.
Mustered in November 14th, 1863
Captured October, 1864. Died May
21st, 1865, at Jacksonville, Florida.
128th — AMOS POFF. Mustered in
October 22nd, 1861. Discharged for
disability, September 6th, 1862. Died
October Srd. 1862. Buried in Union
Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuyl
kill County, Penna.
129th— SALATHIEL PAYNE, re
cruit. Mustered in February 25th,
1864. Mustered out with company,

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Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1861. Died
July 31, 1890, at Cressona, Schuyl
kill County, Penna. Buried August
Srd, 1890.
130th — JAMES PRICE, recruit.
Mustered in February 25th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
Lucas, Lucas County, Iowa.
131st— PATRICK QUINN, recruit.
Mustered in March 10th, 1864. Ab
sent in arrest at muster-out of com
pany. Residence, Donaldson, Schuyl
kill County, Penna.
132nd— GIDEON RARER, veteran.
Mustered in October 22nd, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Mem
ber of McLean Post, No. 16, G. A. R.,
Reading, Penna., and Encampment
No. 43, Union Veteran Legion, Read
ing, Pa. Residence, 538 Moss Street,
Reading, Berks County, Penna.
133rd — PETER RARICK. Mustered
in November 14th, 1861. Mustered
out November 28th, 1864, expiration
of term. Accidentally killed 
1890, in State of Iowa.
134th — JONATHAN B. RABER.
Mustered in October 22nd, 1861. Must
ered out November 28th, 1864, expi
ration of term. Residence, 1015 Wal
lace Street, Philadelphia, Penna.
135th — JOHN REILY. Mustered
in October 22nd, 1861. Wounded at
Sparta, Tenn., August 17th, 1863.
Discharged for wounds, October 22nd,
1863. Died February 26th, 1894, at
Schuylkill Haven, Pa. Buried at
Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Penna.
136th— JOSEPH REED. Private Co.
H, "Washington Artillerists," 25th
Regiment, P. V. I., from April 18th
to August 23rd, 1861. Mustered in
Co. F, 7th Penna. Vol. Cavalry, Octo
ber 22nd, 1861. Discharged for disa
bility, June 6th, 1862. Died  at
Pottsville, Penn. Buried in Presby
terian Cemetery.
137th— FRANCIS REED. Mustered

in October 22nd, 1861. Discharged for
disabiUty, April 16th, 1862.
138th— GEORGE REESE, recruit
Mustered in February 25th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
St. Clair, Schuylkill County, Penna.
139th — WILLIAM C. RICHARDS,
recruit. Mustered in February 22nd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
February 29th, 1897, at Shenandoah,
Pa. Buried at Llewellyn, Schuylkill
County, Penna.
140th — PETER RABER, recruit
Mustered in March 1st, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 2Srd, 1865.
141st— JACOB REIGBE, recruit (1
year). Mustered in September 10th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 23rd, 1865. Reported dead.
142nd— THOMAS RAFFERTY, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Not on muster-out rolls.
143rd — ALBERT ROBERTS, re
cruit. Mustered in March Srd, 1864.
Not on muster-out roll.
144th— GEORGE SHUTT, veteran.
Mustered in November 7th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, 508 Baker Street, Williams
port, Lycoming County, Penna.
145th — SAMUEL S. SHANNON.
Mustered in October 22nd, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, April 1st, 1863.
Residence, RockvlUe Centre, Queen's
County, N. Y.
146th— JAMES SHERAN. Mustered
in October 22nd, 1861. Died June
17th, 1864, of wounds received in ac
tion, at McAfee's Cross Roads, Ga.,
June llth, 1864, "Atlanta Campaign."
147th— WILLIAM SMITH, recruit
(Assumed name). Mustered in Sep
tember 22nd, 1862. Discharged by
general order, June 23rd, 1865. Died
 • in State of N. Y.
148th — PHILIP SMITH, recruit
Colored Cook. Mustered in May 1st,

Company F

77

1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
149th — WILLIAM SULTZER, re
cruit. Mustered in December 15th,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
150th — SOLOMON SCHREFFLER,
recruit. Mustered in March 31st
1863. In hospital at muster-out of
company. 151st — FREDERICK SMITH, re
cruit. Mustered in February 2nd,
1864. Mustered out with company^
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Mahanoy Plane, SchuylkiU
County, Penna.
152nd— THOMAS SHAW, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864".
Mustered out with company, Macon,
(la., August 2Srd, 1865. Member of
?ost No. 100, G. A. R., Victoria, Col.
Residence, Sterling, Logan County,
Colorado. 152nd — HENRY SYKES, recruit.
Mustered in February 5th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
Park Place, Schuylkill County, Penna.
153rd^WILLIAM STACK, recruit.
Mustered in March 18th, 1864. De
serted December 7th, 1864.
154th — SAMUEL TRUMP. Must
ered in November 7th, 1861. Must
ered out November 7th, 1864, expira
tion of term. Residence, Philadel
phia, Penna.
155th— ADGATE VAN HORN, re
cruit. Private Co. H, "Lafayette Ri
fles," 14th Regiment, P. V. I., from
April 30th to August 7th, 1861. Must
ered in Co. F, 7th Penna. Vet. Vol.
Cavalry, February 9th, 1864. In hos
pital at muster-out of company. Died
August 19th, 1902, at Pittsburg, Pa.
Tiuried at St. Clair, Schuylkill County,
Penna. 156th— AMANDUS WOMER, veter
an. Mustered in November 25th, 1861.
Be-enlisted as a veteran, November,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Shenandoah, Schuylkill County,
Penna.

157th— JAMES WILSON. Mustered
in October 22nd, 1861. Wounded Oc
tober Sth, 1862, in battle of Perry
ville, Ky. Discharged for wounds.
Died. 158th— THOMAS WILSON ("Blair
bleday.") Mustered in October 22nd,
1861. Wounded October Sth, 1862,
in battle of Perryville, Ky. Dis
charged for wounds. Died.
159th— THOMAS B. WOOD ("Don-
bleday.") Mustered inOctober 22nd,
1861. Mustered out November, 1864,
expiration of term. Died April 6th,
1889, at Frackville, SchuylkiU Coun
ty, Pa. Burled in I. O. O. F. Ceme
tery. 160th— JOHN WHITEMAN. Must
ered in October 22nd, 1861. Mustered
out November 28th, 1864, expiration
of term. Reported dead.
160th— JAMES H. B. WARFIELD.
Private Co. D, "Nagle Guards," 6th
Regiment, P. V. I., from April 22nd
to July 27th, 1861. Mustered in Co.
F, 7th Penna. Cavalry, November
14th, 1861. Promoted to BattaUon Ad
jutant, January 1st, 1862. See Field
and Staff.
161st— JOHN WARD. Mustered in
November 14th, 1861. Killed Septem
ber 18th, 1863. First soldier killed
in battle of Chickamauga, Ga. Bur
ied in National Cemetery, Chatta
nooga, with the unknown.
162nd— WILLIAM WATKINS. Must
ered in October 22nd, 1861. Captured
and paroled May 1st, 1862. Deserted,
1862. Died March 19th, 1906, at Sno-
honisle, Washington Ter. Gored by
bull. 163rd — SAMUEL WATERS, re
cruit Mustered in September 22nd,
1862. Honorably discharged June
23rd, 1865. Honorably mentioned by
Major General Judson Kilpatrick, in
oflScial reports, for bravery in action
at Lovejoy's Station, Ga., August
20th. 18^4. Residence, Santa Monica,
Santa Monica County, California.
164th— JOHN WILLIAMS, recruit
Mustered in September 22nd, 1862.
?Ionorably discharged June 23rd,

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1865. Honorably mentioned in Spe
cial Order No. — , by Major General
W. S. Rosecrans, commanding A. of
C, for bravery at McMinnville, Tenn.,
April — , 1863. Residence, Greens-
burg, Westmoreland County, Penna.
165th— RICHARD WILLIAMS, re
cruit. Mustered in September 22nd,
1862. Honorably discharged June
23rd, 1865. Accidentally killed. May
18th, 1873, in mines at Mahanoy City,
Schuylkill County, Penna.
166th — JOHN LYNCH, recruit
Mustered in  , 1862. Not on mus
ter-out roll. Wounded at Sparta,
Tenn., August 17th, 1863, and Chick
amauga, (ia., September 18th, 1863.
Residence, Soldiers' Home, Dayton,
Ohio. 167th— JOHN D. WILLIAMS, re
cruit. Mustered in February 22nd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Ashland, Schuylkill County,
Penna.

168th — OLIVER WILLIAMS, re
cruit. Mustered in February 17th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
 at Summit Hill, Carbon County,
Penna. 169th — MICHAEL WILSON, re
cruit. Mustered in March 1st, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Eagle Hill, Schuylkill County, Penna.
170th— DAVID WILLIAMS, recruit
Mustered in February 23rd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County,
Penna. 171st— JAMES P. WALSH, recruit.
Mustered in March Sth, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Maha
noy City, Schuylkill County, Penna.
172nd— FRANCIS WHEYHET, re
cruit. Mustered in February 18th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.

Company G,

CAPTAINS.
1st — Captain — JAMES F. AN
DRESS. Captain Co. E, 9th Regiment
P. V. I., from April 22nd to July 29th,
1861. Mustered in Co. G, 7th Penna.
Vol.' Cavalry, November 14th, 1861
to rank from September 28th, 1861
Wounded August 17th, 1863, in ac
tion at Sparta, Tenn. Promoted to
Major, March llth, 1864.
2nd— Captain — ROBERT M. Mc
CORMICK. From civil life commis
sioned First Lieutenant Co. L, Decem
ber 15th, 1862, to rank from Novem
ber 1st 1862. Promoted to Captain
Co. G, March 14th, 1864, to rank from
March 1st, 1864. Killfed December
29th, 1864, at Bardstown, Nelson

County, Ky. Buried at Milton, North
umberland County, Penna.
Srd— Captain — WASHINGTON M.
HINKSON, recruit. Second Lieuten
ant Co. E, 9th Regiment, P. V. I., from
April 22nd to July 29th, 1861. Must
ered in Co. G, 7th Penna. Vol. Cav
alry, November 6th, 1863. Promoted
to Corporal, to Captain, March 14th,
1865, to rank from February 8th,
1865. Honorably discharged May
14th, 1865. Re-commissioned May
15th, 1865. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Reported dead.
FIRST LIEUTENANTS.
1st— First Lieutenant — WILLIAM
FOOTE. Mustered in October 1st,

Company C

1861. Resigned March 25th, 1862. Re
ported dead.
2nd— First Lieutenant — JAMES W.
CHILDS. Mustered in Second Lieu
tenant, October 12th, 1861, to rank
from October 1st, 1861. Promoted
to First Lieutenant March 25th, 1862.
Captured July 13th, 1862, in action
at Murfreesboro, Tenn. Resigned
April 24th, 1864. Residence, Cedar
Run, Lycoming County, Penna.
Srd— First Lieutenant— SAMUEL C.
DIXON. First Sergeant. Mustered in
November 4th, 1861. Promoted to
Second Lieutenant, February 5th,
1863, to First Lieutenant, April 25th,
1864. Mustered out December 14th,
1864, expiration of term. Captured,
July IStn, 1862, in action at Murfrees
boro, Tenn. See Company C.
4th— First Lieutenant — WILLIAM
N. GRIER, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 4th, 1861. Promoted to Cor
poral, January 8th, 1862. Re-enlisted
as a veteran, November, 1863. Pro
moted to Sergeant, July 1st, 1863, to
First Sergeant, February 1st, 1865, to
First Lieutenant, May 1st, 1865, to
rank from October 15th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Green
Tree, Chester County, Penna.
SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
1st — Second Lieutenant — HUGH B.
MOONEY. Mustered in November
4th, 1861. Promoted from Sergeant
to Regimental Q. M. Sergeant, Janu
ary 1st, 1862, to Second Lieutenant
Co. G, March 25th, 1862. Resigned
February Srd, 1863. Reported dead.
2nd— Second Lieutenant— JOHN C
McKAY, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 4th, 1861. Promoted Sergeant
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November,
1863. Promoted to Second Lieuten
ant, December 15th, 1864. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Ail
gust 23rd, 1865. Died in Soldiers^
Home, Illinois. Was captured, July

13th, 1862, in action at Murfrees
boro, Tenn. SERGEANTS.
1st— Q. M. Sergeant — JOHN H.
DUNLAP, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 4th, 1861. Promoted to Cor
poral,  1862, to Sergeant, Feb
ruary 28th, 1863. Re-enlisted as a
veteran, November, 1863. Promoted
to Q. M. Sergeant, February 8th, 1865.
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Member ol
Brandywine Post, No. 54, G. A. R.
Coatesville, Pa. Served two terms as
Chief Burgess of Coatesville, Pa.
Died December 29th, 1900, at Coates
ville, Chester County, Penna.
2nd — Sergeant — CHARLES N
PIERCE, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 4th, 1861. Promoted to Cor
poral, to Sergeant, February 26th,
1863. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember, 1863. Promoted to Commis
sary Sergeant, November 28th, 1863
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Srd— Sergeant— WILLIAM F. ROB
INSON, veteran. Mustered in Octo
ber 12th, 1861. Promoted to Corporal
to Sergeant, April 10th, 1863. Re-en
listed as a veteran, November, 1863
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died Septem
ber, 1890.
4th— Sergeant— STEPHEN L. OLM-
STEAD, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 4th, 1861. Promoted to Cor
poral, to Sergeant, March 1st, 1863
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November,
1863. In hospital at muster-out of
company. Reported dead.
5th— Sergeant— CHARLES B. BUR
NETT, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 4th, 1861. Promoted to Cor
poral. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember, 1863. Promoted to Sergeant,
March 1st 1864. Absent on furlough
at muster-out of company. Residence,
West Chester, Chester County, Penna.
6th— Sergeant— GEORGE M. D. AN-

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DRESS, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 4th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a
veteran, November, 1863. Promoted
to Sergeant, February Sth, 1865. In
hospital at muster-out of company.
Reported dead.
7th— Sergeant— EBER DIXON, vet
eran. Mustered in November 4th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember, 1863. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Kennet Square,
Chester County, Penna.
Sth— Sergeant — LYMAN HOTCH-
KISS. Mustered in October 12th
1861. Discharged for disability, De
cember, 1862. Died June 29th, 1899,
at Stony Fork, Tioga County, Penna.
9th— Sergeant— JAMES W. McCUL-
LOUGH. Mustered in November 4th,
1861. Deserted June 1st 1863.
CORPORALS.
1st— Corporal— GEORGE D. TOWN-
SEND, veteran. Mustered, In Novem
ber 4th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veter
an, November, 1863. Promoted to
Corporal, February Sth, 1865. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 2Srd, 1865. Residence, Coates
ville, Chester County, Penna.
2nd— Corporal— OSCAR F. FOOTE,
veteran. Mustered in October 12th,
186±. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember, 1863. Promoted to Corporal,
March 1st, 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Kenesaw, Adams
County, Penna.
Srd— Corporal— IRA Y. WARRINER,
veteran. Mustered in October 12th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember, 1863. Promoted to Corporal,
March 1st, 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd,
1865. Residence, Draper, Tioga Coun
ty, Penna.
4th— Corporal— GEORGE GRAHAM,
veteran. Mustered in October 12th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember, 1863. Promoted to Corporal,

February 1st, 1865. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Residence, Lorenton, Ti
oga County, Penna.
5th— Corporal— DAVID J. KENNE
DY. Mustered in November 4th,
1861. Discharged for disability. No
vember, 1862. Died February 27th,
1900, at Atglen, Chester County,
Penna. 6th— Corporal- FREDERICK DIN-
ER. Mustered in October 12th, 1861.
Mustered out November 28th, 1864,
expiration of term. Residence, Spring
field, Union County, N. J.
7th — Corporal — JOHN GILLIS.
Mustered in November 4th, 1861.
Discharged for disability, March 4th,
1863. Residence, Devon, Chester
County, Penna.
Sth— Corporal— LAWRENCE GRA
HAM. Mustered in October 12th,
1861. Discharged for disabUity,
March, 1862.
9th— Corporal — JOHN W. KIRK.
Mustered in November 4th, 1861.
Mustered out November 4th, 1864, ex
piration of term. Residence, 1219
Vine Street, Philadelphia, Penna.
September 26th, 1903, reported to be
at Soldiers' Home, Erie, Pa.
10th— Corporal— JOHN D. McCOR-
KEL. Mustered in November 4th,
1861. ' Killed June 27th, 1863, in
charge on battery, at Shelbyville,
Tenn. llth — Corporal — SETH HEATH.
Mustered in October 12th, 1861.
Deserted November, 1862.
12th— Corporal— LOUIS S. JOHN,
recruit. Mustered in November 6th,
1862. Promoted to Corporal, March
llth, 1864. Honorably jlischarged by
general order, June Sth, 1865.
13th — Corporal — JOSIAH BUR
NETT, recruit. Mustered in March
4th, 1864. Promoted to Corporal,
February 1st, 1865. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Residence, 136 Lacy
Street, West Chester, Chester Coun
ty, Penna.

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¦ 14th— Corporal— GEORGE BROOKS,
recruit. Mustered in March 4th,
1864. Promoted to Corporal, Febru
ary 1st, 1865. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Residence, Chads Ford, Delaware
County, Penna.
15th— Corporal — ALEXANDER G.
THOMPSON, recruit. Mustered in
Co. B, 129th P. V. I., term nine
months, August 2nd, 1862. Mustered
out May 18th, 1863. Mustered in Co.
G, 7th Penna. Vet. Vol. Cavalry, Feb
ruary 20th, 1864. Promoted to Cor
poral, July 1st, 1865. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Member of Heilner Post,
No. 232, G. A. R., Lykens, Penna.
Post Commander three terms. Member
of House of Representatives, Penna.,
1881-1884, two terms, 4 years; of the
State Senate, 1885-1892, 8 years.
Member of Dauphin County Bar.
Residence, Lykens, Dauphin County,
Penna. BUGLERS.
1st— Bugler— ORIN J. WILSON, vet
eran. Mustered in November 4th,
1861. Re-enUsted as a veteran, No
vember, 1863. KUled, August 20th,
1864, at Red Oak Church, Ga., "Kil
patrick raid, Atlanta Compaign."
2nd— Bugler— PETER MILLER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 20th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Resi
dence, Mt. Carmel, Northumberland
County, Penna. SADDLER.
1st— Saddler— GEORGE W. WHIT-
CRAFT, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 4th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a
veteran, November, 1863. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865. Reported dead.
BLACKSMITHS.
1st — Blacksmith — STEPHEN P.
WHEELER, veteran. Mustered in
November 4th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a
veteran, November, 1863. In hospital
at muster-out of company.

2nd— Blacksmith— CHARLES RUN-
DEL. Mustered in October 12th,
1861. Mustered out November, 1864,
expiration of term. Residence, East
Troy, Bradford County, Penna.
Srd — Blacksmith — FRANCIS A.
SMITH. Mustered in October 12th,
1861. Deserted September, 1862.
4th— Blacksmith — SAMUEL KES
TER, recruit. Mustered in February
28th, 1864. Honorably discharged by
general order, June 6th, 1865.
PRIVATES.
1st— CHARLES ANDRESS. Must
ered in November 4th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, April 26th,
1863. Residence, Coudersport, Potter
County, Penna.
2nd— JOSHUA ASHWORTH, vet
eran. Mustered in October 12th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember, 1863. Prisoner from Octo
ber 1st, 1864, to April 21st 1865.
Honorably discharged, June 16th, to
date from May 19th, 1865. Died Sep
tember, 1891.
Srd — THOMAS AMES. Not on
muster-out roll.
4th— HENRY C. ALLISON, recruit.
Mustered in February 21st, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Died  ,
1892, at Pottsville, Schuylkill County,
5th— JAMES L. ASHCROFT, re
cruit Mustered in March Sth, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
6th— WILLIAM ADAMS, recruit.
Mustered in December 4th, 1864. Ab
sent serving sentence of general
court martial at muster-out of com
pany. 7th — JACOB ALBERT, recruit.
Mustered in February Srd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
Shamokin, Northumberland County,
Penna. Sth — JOHN ALBERT, recruit.
Mustered in February Srd, 1864.

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Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Reported
dead. 9th— WILLIAM brown, veteran.
Mustered in November 4th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
10th— SAMPSON BOBB. Mustered
in November 12th, 1861. Mustered
out November, 1864, expiration of
term. llth — RUFUS BUBB. Mustered in
October 12th, 1861. Killed July 13th,
1862, m action at Murfreesboro,
Tenn. Buried July 30th, 1863, in Na
tional Cemetery, Stones River, Tenn.,
grave 401.
12th — JOHN BAILY. Mustered in
October 12th, 1861. Killed July 13th,
1862, in action at Murfreesboro, Tenn.
ISth— GEORGE BIRDELL. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. KiUed
July 13th, 1862, in action at Mur
freesboro, Tenn.
14th— SAMPSON W. BABB. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. Died May,
1862, at Murfreesboro, Tenn.
15th— JOHN BROWN. Mustered
In November 4th, 1861. Died March
29th, 1862, at Munfordsville, Ky. Bur
ied in National Cemetery, Louisville,
Ky. Section A, range 14, grave 5.
16th— CALEB BURLINGAME. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. Not on
muster-out roll.
17th— LAFAYETTE BRADLEY, re
cruit. Mustered in February Srd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
18th— DANIEL BAYLOR, recruit.
Mustered in February 21st, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
Lebanon, Lebanon County, Penna.
19th— JOSEPH BURTON, recruit
Mustered in March 4th, 1864. In hos
pital at muster-out of company.
20th — FREDERICK CAMPBELL.
Mustered in November 12th, 1861,

Discharged June 1st, 1863, for wounds
receivea in action. Residence, Morris,
Tioga County, Penna.
21st — JOHN COLLINS, recruit
Mustered in August 1st, 1862. Trans
ferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, Jan
uary 2Sth, 1865. Discharged by gen
eral order, August 17th, 1865.
22nd— WILLIAM CLARK, recruit
Mustered in December 5th, 1863. De
serted February 26th, 1864.
23rd — E. W. CRAWFORD. Died
August, 1864, at Columbia, Tenn. Bur
ied October 2nd, 1864, In National
Cemetery, Stones River, Tenn., Sec
tion L, grave 373.
24th— FRANKLIN COOK. Desert
ed December 12th, 1864.
25th — HENRY COOPER, recruit.
Mustered in February 26th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
Moravian Street, New Castle, Law
rence County, Penna.
26th— SAMUEL COOPER, recruit.
Mustered in February llth, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Enhart, Dauphin County, Penna.
27th— JOHN W. CHILDS, recruit
Mustered in February 23rd, 1864. Ab
sent on detached service at muster-
out of company. Residence, Wells
boro, Tioga County, Penna.
28th— WILLIAM H. CROWPUT, re.
cruit. Mustered in February 26th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd,- 1865.
29th— JOHN W. DUNLAP, veteran.
Mustered in November 4th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November,
1863. Reported dead.
30th— GEORGE S. DODD. Mustered
in October 12th, 1861. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
2Srd, 1865. Residence, Morris, Tioga
County, Penna.
Slst— LEWIS S. DODD. Mustered
in October 12th, 1861. Discharged by
general order. May SOth, 1865.
32nd— ABNER DAVIS. Mustered
in November 4th, 1861. Died March,

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1862, at Munfordsville, Ky.
SSrd- JESSE DAVIS. Mustered in
November 4th, 1861. Died August
23rd, 1863, at Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Buried in National Cemetery, Stone's
River, Tenn., grave 280.
34th— EVAN DUNLAP. Mustered
in November 4th, 1861. Deserted
September, 1862.
35th — WILLIAM H. DECKER.
Mustered in October 12th, 1861. De
serted September, 1862.
36th— CARLTON B. DAVIS, recruit.
Mustered in March 4th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Mc
Pherson, McPherson County, Kans.
37th— THEODORE DAVIS, recruit.
Mustered in March 4th, 1864. Prison
er from October 1st, 1864, to April
21st 1865. Discharged June Sth, to
date May 19th, 1865. Residence, Doe
Run, Chester County, Penna.
38th— THOMAS DAVIS.  ¦ Dis
charged by general order, June Srd,
1865. 39th— WILLIAM B. DIXON, recruit.
Mustered in March 13th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Knox
ville, Tenn.
40th— JOHN DUNLAVBY, recruit
Mustered in March ISth, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865.
41st— HENRY O. ENOCH. Must
ered in December 4th, 1861. Not on
muster-out roll.
42nd— ALBERT L. EVORY, recruit.
Mustered in March 24th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Reported dead.
43rd— FRANCIS W. FISHER, re
cruit. Mustered in December 12th,
1862. Died October 17th, 1864, at
Cleveland, Ohio.
44th— WILLIAM FULLER, recruit
Mustered in February 21st, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Blackwood, Schuylkill County.

45th — JAMES PERTH, recruit.
Mustered in January 28th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865.
46th— JAMES FURGUSON, recruit.
Mustered in February 2nd, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 2Srd, 1865.
47th— THOMAS B. FRAME, recruit.
Mustered in March 4th, 1864. Prison
er from October 1st, 1864, to April
21st, 1865. Honorably discharged by
general order, June Sth, to date May
19th, 1865.
48th— DAVID P. GILLIETT. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. Captured
July 13th, 1862. Paroled, in action at
Murfreesboro, Tenn. Discharged for
disability, November 29th, 1862.
49th— WILLIAM GILFOIL. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. Deserted
April, < 1863. Residence, Saco, Brad
ford County, Penna.
SOth— ELISHA GRAMHAM, recruit.
Mustered in November 26th, 1862.
Deserted April, 1863.
Slst— CHARLES GROSS, recruit.
Mustered in March 4th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Coates
ville, Chester County, Penna.
52nd— PETER GREGOR, recruit.
Mustered in February llth, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died July
13th, 1893, at CentraUa, Columbia
County, Penna.
5Srd — SAMUEL J. GILL, recruit.
Mustered in February 23rd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
CochranviUe, Chester County, Penna.
54th— JOHN GRADY, recruit. Must
ered in March 20th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Died April 12th,
1905. Buried AprU 15th, 1905, Shen
andoah, Post 146, G. A. R.
55th — JOHN HIGGINS, veteran.
Mustered in November 4th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran November 1863.

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Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
56th— MATTHIAS HARVEY. Must
ered in November 4th, 1861. Trans
ferred to Veteran Reserve Corps.
57th— THOMAS HOLT. Mustered
in November 4th, 1861. Discharged
for disability, January 1st, 1863.
58th— ASHLEY HUSTEAD. Must
ered in October 19th, 1861. Mustered
out December Slst, 1864, to date Oc
tober 19th, 1864, expiration of term.
Residence, Round Top, Tioga County,
Penna. 59th— BLISHA HUMMEL. Must
ered in November 4th, 1861. Killed
July 13th, 1862, in action at Murfrees
boro, Tenn.
60th — GEORGE D. HIBBARD.
Mustered in October 12th, 1861. Killed
June 27th, 1863, in charge on bat
tery, in Shelbyville, Tenn.
61st— LYMAN HENDRICK. Must
ered in  1861. Deserted Decem
ber 27, 1862.
62nd— JOHN HASS. Mustered in
November 4th, 1861. Deserted, Sep
tember, 1862.
63rd— ISAAC HOOPS, recruit. Must
ered in March 4th. 1862. In hospital
at muster-out of company. Resi
dence, Pittsburg, Allegheny County,
Penna. 64th— JAMES S. HILBERRY, re
cruit, veteran. Captain Company B,
78th Penna. Vol. Inf. Mustered in
August 14t,h. 1861. Resigned. Decem
ber 25th. 1862. Mustered in Co. G. 7th
Penna. Vet. Vol. Cavalry. July llth,
1863. Ab-sent on detached service at
muster-out of comnany. Residence.
935 Sedgpwick Avenue. Allegheny
Citv. AUee-bpTiv Coiiity. Penna.
65th— WTLTJAM H. HOUSER. re
cruit. Mustered in February 21st,
1864. Mustered nut with comnanv,
Macon, Ga.. Aiisrust 23rd. 1865. Resi
dence. Shamokin, Northumberland
County, Penna.
66th— HENRY K. HOWARD, recruit.
Mustered in March 23rd. 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 2Srd, 1865.

67th— HENRY HART, recruit. Must
ered in March 23rd, 1864. Honorably
discharged by general orders, June
29th, 1865. Residence, Hartford, Tio
ga County, Penna.
68th— H. HARDENSTINE, recruit
Mustered in February 21st 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
69th— LEVI J. HOFFMAN, recruit
Mustered in March 4th, 1864. Absent
on furlough at muster-out of company.
70th — JOHN HAYDEN, recruit
Mustered in March 4th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865.
71st— JAMES HAYWORTH, recruit
Mustered in March 4th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 1st, 1865.
72nd— CHARLES M. HURLBURT,
recruit. Mustered in March 1st, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
73rd — HENRY HUBER, recruit.
Mustered in February 21st, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Died at Har
risburg, May Sth, 1905. Buried May
10th, 1905 at, Pinegrove, Penna.
74th— ANDREW HUBER, recruit (1
year). Mustered in August 2Sth, 1864.
Discharged by general orders, June
23rd, 1865. Residence, Pinegrove,
SchuylkiU County, Penna.
75th— CHARLES HARRIS, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September
19th, 1864. Discharged by general
orders, June 2Srd, 1865.
76th— JACOB HARTMAN. recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September
12th, 1864. Discharged by general or
ders, June 23rd. 1865. Residence,
Bart. Lancaster County, Penna.
77th— DAVID INGERSOL. Mustered
in December 10th, 1861. KiUed July
13th. 1862, in action at Murfreesboro,
Tenn. 7Sth— JONAS IMPSON. Mustered
in October 12th, 1861. Not on muster-
out roll.
79th— ISAAC JOHNSON, veteran.
Mustered in November 12th, 1861. Re-

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enlisted as a veteran November, 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Reported dead.
SOth — VALENTINE JOHNSON.
Mustered in November 12th, 1861.
Killed June 27th, 1S6S, in charge on
battery, at Shelbyville, Tenn.
Slst— LEWIS JONES, recruit. Must
ered in February 12th, 1864. Not on
muster-out roll.
82nd— THOMAS C. KINSEY. Must
ered in November 4th, 1861. Dis
charged January 1st, 1863, for wounds
received in action.
82nd— PHILIP R. KIRK. Mustered
in November 4th, 1861. Honorably
dischkrged by general orders, June
23rd, 1865. Died May 22nd, 1901, at
Ithan, Delaware County, Penna. Mem
ber of Colonel Owen Jones Post No.
591, G. A. R., Bryn Mawr, Montgomery
County, Penna.
SSrd— ALBERT KURL. Mustered
in November 4th, 1861. Killed July
13th, 1862, in action at Murfreesboro,
Tenn. Buried in National Cemetery,
Stone's River, Tenn., grave 64.
84th— RICHARD KEECH. Must
ered in November 4th, 1861. Died
April 28th, 1862, at Louisville, Ky.
85th— CHRISTIAN KROUSE, re
cruit Mustered in March 18th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
86th— JOHN KIVEL, recruit (1
year). Mustered in August 18th, 1864.
Deserted December 12th, 1864.
87th— JULIUS KONER, recruit (1
year). Mustered in September 9th,
1864. Deserted December 12th, 1864.
88th — LAFAYETTE LEONARD.
Mustered in October 12th, 1861. De
serted June, 1863.
89th— JOHN LOW, recruit. Must
ered in December 2Srd, 1862. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865.
90th— LORIN LUSK, recruit. Must
ered in November Sth, 1863. Dis
charged May 13t;h, 1865.

91st— JOHN LEE, recruit (1 year).
Mustered in September 16th, 1864.
Deserted December 12th, 1864.
92nd — AMOS LBAMAN, recruit.
Mustered in February 21st, 1864.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps,
April 21st 1865.
93rd— JOHN A. MOORE, veteran.
Mustered in November 4th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran November, 1863.
Commissioned Captain in 9th Regi
ment U. S. Colored Troops, 1865.
94th— ANDREW MORRIS. Must
ered in October 12th. 1861. Dis
charged for disability June 29th
1863. 95th— URIAH MORRIS. Mustered
in October 12th, 1861. Discharged for
disabiUty, December ISth, 1861.
96th— JAMES MARSHALL. 
Discharged for disability March 17th,
1863. Died  at Mortonville, Ches
ter County, Penna.
97th— HENRY MOVER. Mustered
in October 12th, 1861. Killed, July
ISth, 1862, in action at Murfreesboro,
Tenn. 98th— JOHN W. MILLER. Mustered
in November 4th, 1861. Captured and
paroled. Deserted September, 1862.
99th— JOHN MANIGAN. Mustered
in October 12th, 1861. Deserted Sep
tember, 1862."
100th— LYMAN MORRISON. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. Not on
muster-out roll.
101st— WILLIAM MANNUTT, re
cruit. Mustered in October 10th,
1862. Died March 18th, 1865, at Jef
fersonville, Md. Buried in National
Cemetery, New Albany, Md., section
B, grave 425.
102nd— JOHN C. MILLER, recruit.
Mustered in September 6th, 1862. De
serted February 26th, 1864.
103rd— LEVI MEASE, recruit Must
ered in March 4th, 1864. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 2Srd, 1865.
104th— TILMAN W. MILLER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Mustered out with company,

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105th— HENRY W. MOORE, recruit
Mustered in February 21st, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Died October
10th, 1878, at Tremont SchuylkiU
County, Penna.
106th— SAMUEL MULLEN, recruit.
Mustered in March 2Srd, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Colum
bia, Lancaster County, Penna.
107th— ALFRED G. MINSTER, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber 15th, 1864. Discharged by gen
eral orders. May 29th, 1865.
108th— EDWARD MURRAY, recruit.
(1 year). Mustered in September
20th, 1864. Discharged by general or
ders, June 23rd, 1865.
109th— ABRAHAM MARTIN, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber 16th, 1864. Discharged by gen
eral orders, June 23rd, 1865.
110th— ANDREW MURPHY, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in June 20th,
1864. Deserted December 12th, 1864.
111th — SAMUEL McCONNELL.
Mustered in November 4th, 1861.
Transferred to U. S. Army, date not
known. 112th— CHARLES McCOCKIL. Must
ered in  1861. Deserted January
15th, 1862.
llSth— JAMES Mclaughlin, re
cruit. Mustered in February 23rd,
1865. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Shenandoah, SchuylkiU Count-
ty, Penna.
114th— ANDREW McCARTER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 23rd,
1865. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
 , 1898, at Old Chester, Delaware
County, Penna.
115th— JOHN McGHEE, recruit
Mustered in February ISth, 1864. De
serted December 12th, 1864.
116th— HENRY NETTINGER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 21st,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.

117th— DEXTER OSBORN, veteran.
Mustered in October 12th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November, 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died, January
12th, 1899, at Little Falls, Morrison
County, Minn.
118th— ALBERT OSBORN. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability June, 1862.
Residence, Draper, Tioga County,
119th— ALPHBUS OSTRAM. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. Not on
muster-out roll.
120th— JOHN PUTMAN, veteran.
Mustered in November 4th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
 , September, 1890.
121st— EPHRAIM C. PIERCE. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability June 10th, 1863.
122nd— JEREMIAH PLANK. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. Died
— May, 1862, at Murfreesboro, Tenn.
12Srd— FRANKLIN PRICE. Must
ered in November 4th, 1861. Cap
tured December Slst, 1862, at Stone's
River. Died February, 1863, at Anna
polis, Md. Burial record October
25th, 1863.
124th— GEORGE PUTMAN, recruit.
Mustered in March 4th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon. Ga.,
August 2Srd, 1865. Residence, Olms-
ville, Tioga County, Penna.
125th— DAVID K. PIERCE, recruit
Mustered in March 4th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865.
126th— JOHN ROOT. Mustered in
October 12th, 1861. Died August 24th,
1863, at NashviUe, Tenn., of wounds
received June 27th, 1863, in charge on
battery at Shelbyville, Tenn.
126th — BERDETT ROOT. Must
ered in November 4th, 1861. De
serted September, 1862. Died August,
1900, at Navoo, Tioga County, Penna.

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127th— HENRY REED. Mustered in
October 12th, 1861. Deserted Sep
tember, 1862.
128th— CHARLES ROBB, veteran.
Mustered in November 4th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran November, 1863.
Killed August 20th, 1864, in action at
Lovejoy's Station, Ga., "Kilpatrick
raid, Atlanta Campaign."
129th — HENRY REINOEHL, re
cruit. Mustered in February 21st,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., Augus.t 23rd, 1865. Died
April 2Srd, 1869, at Pinegrove, Schuyl
kill County, Penna.
130th— GEORGE ORIN ROWE, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. In hospital at muster-out of
company. Residence, 420 N. Mary
Street, Lancaster, Penna.
131st— MATTHEW C. REED, re
cruit. Mustered in March 4th, 1861.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Oxford, Chester County, Penna.
132nd — GEORGE S. REHR, re
cruit. Mustered in March 4th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Died Septem
ber llth, 1898, at Pottsville, Schuyl
kill County, Penna.
133rd— JACOB RBHRER, recruit.
Mustered in March 17th, 1864. Must
ered out with comnany, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Died October 24th,
1883. at Pinegrove, Schuylkill Coun
ty. Penna.
134th — EDWARD RHOADS, re
cruit. Mustered in September Sth,
1864. Discharged by general orders,
June 23rd. 1865.
135th— HUGH P. RUSSELL, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September
28th, 1864. Diocharared by general or-
6iPr-i. .Tune 28t,b. 1865.
1S«th— DAVTD H. ROOT, recruit
Mustered in March 23rd. 1864. In
hosnital at muster-out of company.
Died .Time. 18S9.
137th— LUCIUS SARINS. Mustered
iu October 12th, 1861. Discharged for
disability.

ISSth- LORIN SIMMONS. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. KiUed
July 6th, 1862, near Murfreesboro,
Tenn. Buried in Stones River Ceme
tery, Tenn., grave 103.
139th— JOSEPH STILLWELL. Must
ered in November 4th, 1861. Not on
muster-out roll.
140th— NELSON SHOEPELT, vet
eran. Mustered in October 19th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember, 1863. Deserted.
141st— PETER STONBR, recruit
Mustered in November 15th, 1862.
Deserted December 12th, 1864.
141st— JOHN J. SHOOLMAKER
recruit. Mustered in Decfember 12th,
1863. Prisoner from April 15th to
May 4th, 1865. Discharged July 12th
to date May 19th, 1865.
Galley 54 54 54  54
142nd— JAMES N. SMITH, recruit.
Mustered in February 24th, 1864
Died  1865. Buried in National
Cemetery, Wilmington, N. C, grave
351. i43rd— CHARLES M. SWEET, re
cruit. Mustered in February 15th.
1864. Mustered out with company!
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865
144th— ISAAC D. STEEL, recruit
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
145th— MICHAEL SHAY, recruit (1
year). Mustered in August 16th,
1864. Discharged by general orders,
June 23rd, 1865.
146th— GEORGE STAHL, recruit (1
year). Mustered in September Sth,
1864. Discharged by general orders,
June 23rd, 1865.
147th— EZRA SPANKAKE, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in August 28th,
1864. Discharged by general orders,
June 23rd. 1865. Died January Srd,
1876, at Pinegrove, Schuylkill Coun
ty, Penna.
148th— WILLIAM TEMPLIN, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in August
29ith, 1864. Discharged by general
orders, June 33r(J, 1896,

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149th— ENOCH WATKINS, veteran.
Mustered in October 12th, 1861. Re
enlisted as a veteran, November, 1863:
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died —
1898. 150th— GEORGE H. WILCOX. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. Mustered
out November, 1864, expiration of
term. Died July SOth, 1893, at Ken-
nesaw, Adams County, Penna.
151st— WILLIAM WERITY. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. Deserted
December, 1861.
152nd— JACOB WILSON, recruit
Mustered in August 16th, 1863. In
hospital at muster-out of company.
153rd— RICHARD H. WREN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 2Srd,
1864. Prisoner from October 1st .1864,
to April 21st, 1865. Honorably dis
charged by general orders, June 2Srd,
1865. 154th— MILTON L. WOODWARD,
recruit. Mustered in February 20th,
1864. Honorably discharged by gen
eral orders, June 14th, 1865.
155th— ANTHONY W. WILLIAMS,
recruit. Mustered in March 18th,

1864. Discharged by general orders,
July 25th, 1865.
156th — DAVID WOODSIDES, re
cruit. Mustered in March 4th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
157th — ELIAS WOLF, recruit
Mustered in March 4th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865.
158th— THEODORE WOSTER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 26th
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
159th— WILLIAM B. WILCOX, re
cruit. Mustered in February 26th,
1864. In hospital at muster-out of
company. Reported dead.
160th— FRANCIS L. WILCOX, re
cruit. Mustered in February 26th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Died
July SOth, 1893, at Sutton, Clay Coun
ty, Neb.
161st— ELI WILCOX, recruit. Must
ered in February 20th, 1864. Died
September Srd, 1865, at Cincinnati,
Ohio. 162nd— THOMAS L. WOODS, re
cruit. Mustered in February 12th,
1864. Not accounted for.

Company H,

CAPTAINS.

1st— SAMUEL HIBLER. First Lieu
tenant Co. H, llth Regiment, P. V. I.,
April 26th to August 1st, 1861. Must
ered in Captain Co. H, 7th Pa. Vol.
Cavalry, November SOth, 1861, to rank
from September 4th, 1861. Resigned
February 16th, 1863. Reported dead
2nd— CHARLES L. OWENS. Must
ered in Second Lieutenant Co. C, No
vember 1st 1861, to rank from Sep
tember 4th, 1861. Promoted to Cap-
tain Co. H, March 1st, 1863, to Major,
February ISth, 1865, to rank from De
cember 22nd, 1864.

Srd — CLINTON W. BOONE, veteran.
Mustered in a Private Co. D, October
Slst, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran,
November 28th, 1864. Promoted to
Second Lieutenant Co. H, March 1st,
1864, to rank from March 1st 1864;
to First Lieutenant Octoher 16th,
1864, to rank from September 16th,
1864; to Captain February ISth, 1865,
to rank from December 22nd, 1864.
Honorably discharged May l&th, 1865.
Re-commissioned May 15th, 1865.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Elected Chief
Burgess of Kingston, Pa., and Justice

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of the Peace 25 years. Died July 4th,
1902, at Kingston, Luzerne County,
Penna. Buried in Forty Fort Ceme
tery. FIRST LIEUTENANTS.
1st— WILLIAM C. GARRETT. Must
ered in November 20th, 1861, to rank
from October 4th, 1861. Promoted to
Captain Co. B, December 18th, 1862;
Captured September 19th, 1862, at
Brentwood, Tenn. See Co. B.
2nd — BENJAMIN P. GARRETT.
Mustered in November 20th, 1861.
Promoted to Sergeant, to Second Lieu
tenant, March 7th, 1862; to First Lieu
tenant December 18th, 1862, to raak
from November 1st, 1862. Resigned
March 26th, 1863. Reported dead.
Srd — WILLIAM PARTINGTON.
Mustered in November 20th, 1861.
Promoted to Sergeant, to Second Lieu
tenant December 19th, 1862, to rank
from November 1st, 1862; to First
Lieutenant July 1st, 1863, to rank
from May 1st 1863. Resigned Sep
tember 15th, 1863. Residence, Ply
mouth, Luzerne County, Penna.
4th— JOHN GBTCHEY, veteran.
Mustered in November 20th, 1861.
Promoted to Sergeant. Re-enlisted as
a veteran November — 1863. Promot
ed to Second Lieutenant December
18th, 1864, to rank from November
1st, 1864; to First Lieutenant Febru
ary 13th, 1865, to rank from Decem
ber 22nd, 1864. Resigned March 6th,
1865. Residence, Catawissa, Colum
bia County, Penna.
5th^ALBERT B. WATSON, veter
an. Mustered in a Private Co. D, Oc
tober 9th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran November 28th. 1863. Promoted
to Second Lieutenant Co. H, 'Febru
ary 13th, 1865, to rank from Decem
ber 22nd. 1864; to First Lieutenant
June 10th, 1865, to rank from March
7th, 1865. Mustered out with com
nany, Macon. Ga.. August 23rd, 1865.
Died at Soldiers' Home. Hampton, Va.
SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
1st— SHADRACH FOLEY. Muster

ed in November SOth, 1861, to rank
from November 15th, 1861. Resigned
March 7th, 1862. Reported dead.
2nd — URIAH C. HARTRANFT.
Mustered in Co.- D, October 9th, 1861.
Promoted to Second Lieutenant Co.
H, May 1st, 1S63; to Regimental Com
missary of Subsistence, March 1st,
1864; to Captain Co. D, February
13th, 1865, to rank from December
24th, 1864; to Major, August 10th:
1865, to rank from June 24th, 1865
See Field and Staff.
Srd— THOMAS McGOVERN, veter
an. Mustered in a Private Co. H, De
cember 21st 1861. Promoted to Ser
geant. Re-enlisted as a veteran Feb
17th, 1864, at Chattanooga, Tenn
Promoted to Second Lieutenant June
9th, 1865, to rank from May 7th, 1865
Wounded, AprU 2nd, 1865, at Selma,
Ala. Elected Auditor of Township
and now Justice of the Peace two
terms at Carrack, Pa. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
2Srd, 1865. Residence, Carrack, Alle
gheny County, Penna.
SERGEANTS.
1st — First Sergeant — THOMAS
J. WENCK, veteran. Mustered in
November 20th, 1861. Re-enlisted as
a veteran November — 1863. Promot
ed to First Sergeant June 9th, 1865.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Reported
dead. 2nd — First Sergeant — JAMES
M. B. SHEPHARD. Mustered in No
vember 20th, 1861. Transferred to
Veteran Reserve Corps October 29th,
1863. Srd — Q. M. Sergeant — ROBERT
HONNAL, veteran. Mustered in No
vember SOth, 1861. Re-enUsted No
vember, 1863. Promoted Sergeant, to
Q. M. Sergeant, January 1st, 1865.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
West Brownsville, Washington Coun
ty, Penna.

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4th— Q. M. Sergeant— HENRY C,
BURNS. Mustered in November 20th,
1861. Died November 19th, 1864, at
Chattanooga, Tenn., of wounds re
ceived in action. Buried in National
Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tenn., grave
104. 5th— Sergeant— TAYLOR N. GILL,
veteran. Mustered in November 20th,
1861. Promoted to Sergeant. Re-en
listed as a veteran November — 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Reported dead.
6th— Sergeant— ELIJAH BRYANT,
veteran. Mustered in November SOth,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran No
vember — 1863. Promoted from Pri
vate to Sergeant, January 1st, 1865.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Reported
dead at Plymouth, Luzerne County,
Penna. 7th — Sergeant — BENJAMIN W.
DICKS, veteran. Mustered in Novem
ber 20th, 1861. Promoted to Corporal
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
— , 1863. Promoted to Sergeant, Jan
uary 1st, 1865. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Reported dead.
Sth — Sergeant — ISAAC W. SILL,
veteran. Mustered in November SOth,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran Novem
ber — 1863. Promoted from Private
to Sergeant, April 1st, 1864. Prisoner
from October 1st, 1864, to April 21st,
1865. Honorably discharged Junf
21st 1865, to date from May 19th,
1865. Reported dead.
9th — Sergeant — REESE T. CAL
VERT. Mustered in November 20th,
1861. Prisoner from August 21st,
1862, to January 1st, 1863. Captured
at Gallatin, Tenn. Date of discharge
unknown. Died  at Newtown
Square, Delaware County, Penna.
10th — Sergeant — ISAAC T. SIN-
GELS, veteran. Mustered in Novem
ber 20th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran November — 1863. Promoted to
Sergeant. Cantured August 21st, 1S62,
at Gallatin, Tenn. Prisoner from Au

gust 21st 1862, to January 1st 1863.
Died November 19th, 1864, at Chatta
nooga, Tenn. Buried in National
Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tenn., grave
239 lith — Sergeant — THOMAS J.
HARVEY. Mustered in November
20th, 1861. Residence, Marshalltown,
Chester County, Penna.
12th — Sergeant — AUGUSTUS J.
MILLER. Mustered in November
SOth, 1861. Died August 20th, 1863,
at Louisville, Ky. Buried in Nation
al Cemetery, Louisville, Ky., Section
B, range 14, grave 9.
ISth— Sergeant — AMOS M. GREE
NO, recruit. Mustered in, February
10th, 1864. Promoted to Corporal, to
Sergeant January 1st, 1865. In hospi
tal at muster-out of company. Resi
dence, Riggo, Mo.
14th — Sergeant — SAMUEL H.
RICE, recruit. Mustered in April 14th,
1864. Promoted from Private to Ser
geant, January 1st 1865. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 2Srd, 1865. Residence, Milford,
Seward County, Neb.
CORPORALS.
1st — Corporal — GEORGE HUN
TER. Mustered in November 20th,
1861. Promoted to Corporal. Must
ered out November 20th, 1864, expi
ration of term. Residence, 1834 N.
24th Street, Philadelphia, Penna.
2nd — Corporal — NATHAN HON
NAL. Mustered in November 20th,
1861. Discharged for disability May
— 1862. Residence, California, Wash
ington County, Penna.
Srd — Corporal — GEORGE L.
BEATTY. Mustered in November
20th, 1861. Promoted to Corporal.
Mustered out November SOth, 1864,
expiration of term. Residence, Elan,
Delaware County, Penna.
4th — Corporal — AARON Mc-
ROBERTS. Mustered in November
SOth, 1861. Promoted to Corporal.
Mustered out November SOth, 1864,
expiration of ternj. Reported dead.

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91

5th— Corporal- WILLIAM WEEKS,
veteran. Mustered in November
20th, 1861. Promoted to Corporal.
Re-enlisted as a veteran November,
1863. Prisoner from October 1st,
1864, to AprU 21st 1865. Honor
ably discharged __ by general orders,
June 9th, to date May 19th, 1865.
Residence, West Conshohocken, Mont
gomery County, Penna.
6th— Corporal— FRANKLIN GOT-
CHEY. Mustered in November SOth,
1861. KiUed April 2nd, 1863, in ac
tion at Snow Hill, Tenn.
7th — Corporal — GEORGE L. DA
VIDSON, recruit. Mustered in August
15th, 1862. Promoted to Corporal.
Honorably discharged by general or
ders, June 23rd, 1865. Died  at
Lucas, Lucas County, Iowa.
Sth— Corporal— DANIEL M. GAR
LAND, recruit. Mustered in February
25th, 1864. Promoted to Corporal
January 1st, 1865. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Centre P. O., Perry
County, Penna.
9th— Corporal— SAMUEL K. SAN
DERSON, recruit Mustered in Feb
ruary 27th, 1864. Promoted to Cor
poral, January 1st, 1865. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 2Srd, 1865. Residence, New
Bloomfield, Perry County, Penna.
10th— Corporal— SAMUEL H. LAY,
recruit. Mustered in February 23rd,
1864. Promoted to Corporal, Janu
ary 1st 1865. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd,
1865. Residence, Lock Haven, Clin
ton County, Penna.
llth— Corporal — JONATHAN M
LEWIS, recruit. Mustered in February
25th, 1864. Promoted to Corporal Janu
ary 1st 1865. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd,
1865. Residence, Glenlock, Chester
County, Penna.
12th— Corporal— JACOB R. JOHN
SON, recruit. Mustered in February
29th, 1864. Promoted to Corporal
January 1st 1865. Mustered out with

company, August 2Srd, 1865. Resi
dence, Liscombe, Marshall County,
Iowa. 13th — Corporal — MILTON W.
PIERCE, recruit. Mustered in 
— . Promoted to Corporal January
1st, 1865. In hospital at muster-out
of company. Reported dead.
14th— Corporal— SAMUEL ALTON,
recruit. Mustered in February 26th
1864. Promoted to Corporal. Wound
ed and captured August 20th, 1864
in action at Lovejoy's Station, Ga.
"Kilpatrick raid, Atlanta Campaign.'
Died at Andersonville, Ga. Buried
October ISth, 1864, in National Cem
etery, Andersonville, Ga., grave 10,823,
SADDLER.
1st— Saddler— MAHLON H. LIN
TON, recruit. Mustered in February
15th, 1864. Promoted to Saddler May
4th 1865. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Residence, Bast Bethlehem, Washing
ton County, Penna. FARRIER.
1st— Farrier— WILLIAM S. BAK
ER, veteran. Mustered in November
SOth, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran,
November, 1863. Mustered out with
company Macon, Ga., August 2Srd,
1865. Reported dead.
BLACKSMITH.
1st— Blacksmith — CHARLES P.
FIELDS, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 20th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a
veteran, November, 1863. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865. Reported dead.
PRIVATES.
1st— AMASA H. ALLEN. Mustered
in November 20th, 1861. Captured in
action at Gallatin, Tenn., August
21st, 1862. Prisoner from August
21st 1862, to January 1st, 1863. Date
of discharge unknown. Died March
6th, 1900, at Powell, Bradford Coun-

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ty, Penna. Buried in Greenwood
Cemetery, Bradford County, Penna.
2nd— THOMAS J. ACKLIN. Must
ered in November SOth, 1861. Cap
tured in action at Gallatin, Tenn.,
August 21st, 1862. Prisoner from
August 21st, 1862, to January 1st,
1863. Captured near Vining's Station,
Ga., September 1st 1864. Shot for
crossing prison dead line at Confeder
ate prison stockade. Savannah, Ga.,
September 9th. Died September 10th,
1864. Buried in Laurel Grove Ceme
tery, Section 13.
Srd — AARON AUSTIN, recruit.
Mustered in February 26th, 1864.
Prisoner from October 1st, 1864, to
April 21st 1865. Honorably dis
charged June 9th, to date May 19th,
1865. Residence, Neligh, Antelope
County, Neb.
4th— SAMUEL R. BACHTEL, vet
eran. Mustered in November 20th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember, 1863. In hospital, wounded,
at muster-out of company. Residence,
2130 Woodstock Street, PhUadelphia,
Penna. 5th— JOHN A. BREWER. Must.
ered in November SOth, 1861. Cap
tured August 21st, 1862. Prisoner to
January 1st, 1863. Transferred to
Veteran Reserve Corps.
6th— HUGH L. BEGGS, veteran.
Mustered in November SOth, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November,
1863. Died April 23rd, 1865, at Nash
ville, Tenn.
7th— ROBERT BLAKSLEE, recruit.
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Malena, Clearfield County, Penna.
Sth— WILLIAM BARIER, recruit.
Mustered in February 23rd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
9th — DAVID BERRIER, recruit.
Mustered in February 23rd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Andersonburg, Perry County, Penna.

10th— WILLIAM BOYLE, recruit.
Mustered in March 17th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 2Srd, 1865.
llth — JOHN BURROUGHS, re
cruit. Mustered in February 27th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
12th— SAMUEL R. BUTTERWICK,
recruit. Mustered in February 25th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
13th— PETER BOWERS, recruit.
Mustered in February 15th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
14th— ANDREW J. BROWN, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber 5th, 1864. Discharged July 15th,
to date June 24th, 1865.
15th — JOSEPH BROOMBAUGH,
recruit (1 year). Mustered in Sep
tember 14th, 1864. Discharged by
general order, June 23rd, 1865. Re
ported dead.
16th — JACOB BEARD, recruit.
Mustered in  . Died February
21st 1865, at Nashville, Tenn. Buried
in National Cemetery, NashviUe,
Tenn., Section H, grave 37.
17th— DANIEL W. BURD, recruit.
Mustered in February 23rd, 1864.
Prisoner from October 1st 1864, to
April 21st, 1865. Honorably dis
charged by general order, July 26th,
1865. Residence, Nelson, NuckoUo
County, Neb.
18th— GRIFFIN C. BAILEY, re
cruit. Mustered in February 26th,
1864. Prisoner from October 1st
1864, to April 21st 1865. Honorably
discharged by general order, August
4th, 1S65.
19th— SAMUEL BARBER, recruit
Mustered in March 16th, 1864. Not
on muster-out roll.
20th— WILLIAM O. BOYLE, recruit
Mustered in March 16th, 1864. Not
on muster-out roll.
21st— CHARLES BLAKSLEE, re
cruit. Mustered in February 27th,
1864. Deserted December 10th, 1864.

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93

22nd— THOMAS BLACK, recruit.
Mustered in February 2Srd, 1865.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
23rd — AARON CHRISTOPHER.
Mustered in November 20th, 1861.
Discharged for disability, February,
1862. Died  , 1889, Merrittstown,
Payette County, Penna.
24th — WILLIAM CLARK. Must
ered in November 20th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability. May, 1862.
25th — ALFRED CURRAN. Must
ered in November 20th, 1861. Pris
oner from October 1st, 1864, to April
21st, 1865. Discharged June 9th to
date May 19th, 1865. Reported dead,
at Plymouth, Luzerne County, Penna.
26th— JOHN CREIN. Mustered in
November SOth, 1861. Discharged for
disabiUty, December, 1862.
27th— JOSEPH CLARK. Mustered
in November 20th, 1861. Not on mus
ter-out roll.
28th— SAMUEL CLEMENS, recruit.
Mustered in July 20th, 1863. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 2Srd, 1865.
29th— JACOB CLOUSER, recruit.
Mustered in February 26th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
New Germantown, Perry County,
Penna. SOth— JOSEPH COMFORT, recruit.
Mustered in February 26th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
Slst— GEORGE W. CARNEY, re
cruit. Mustered in January 22nd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
32nd— FREDERICK CROWIN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Prisoner from October 1st
1864, to April 21st, 1865. Honorably
discharged by general order, August
llth, to date August 2nd, 1865.
SSrd — N. H. COGGINS, recruit.
Mustered in  . In hospital at
muster-out of company.

34th— CHARLES P. CONGDON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 26th
1864. Discharged by general order
June Sth, 1865. Residence, Elmira
Chemung County, N. Y.
35th — JAMES CLINE, recruit
Mustered in February 20th, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died 
1888. 36th— THOMAS L. DAVIS. Must
ered in November 20th, 1861. Trans
ferred to Veteran Reserve Corps.
Residence, Soldiers' Home, Santa
Monica, Los Angeles County, Cal.
37th— THOMAS DAVIS, veteran.
Mustered in November 20th, 1861.
Re-enUsted November, 1863. Prisoner
from October 1st 1864, to April 28th,
1865. Honorably discharged June
17th, to date May ISth, 1865.
SSth- WILLIAM G. DOWNS. Must
ered in November 20th, 1861. Must
ered out November SOth, 1864, expi
ration of term. Died 1903.
39th— WILLIAM DONALD. Must
ered in November SOth, 1861. Died
 , 1S63, of wounds received in ac
tion, at Chattanooga, Tenn.
40th— EDWARD DAWTON. Must
ered in November 20th, 1861. De
serted December, 1861.
41st— JOHN F. DANNAKER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 2Srd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
May 21st, 1900, at Chester, Delaware
County, Penna., of injuries received
at railroad crossing.
42nd— DAVID DAVIS, recruit (1
year). Mustered in August 6th, 1864.
Discharged by general order, June
28th, 1865.
43rd— JOHN DAVIS, recruit. Must
ered in February 2Sth, 1864. Dis
charged by general order. May 28th,
1865. 44th— EDWARD DAMSEY, recruit
Mustered in March 16th, 1864. De
serted December 10th, 1864.

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45th— THOMAS EVANS. Mustered
in October 24th, 1861. In hospital at
muster-out of company.
46th — WILLIAM. EVERHART.
Mustered in November SOth, 1861.
Discharged for disabUity, December,
1862. 47th— GEORGE EDWARDS. Must
ered in November 20th, 1861. De
serted December, 1861.
4Sth— WILLIAM A. EARNEST, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Prisoner from August SOth^
1864, to April 2Sth, 1865. Honorably
discharged, June 17th, to date May
18th, 1865.
49th— ISAIAH FROST. Mustered
in November SOth, 1861. Captured
August 21st 1862, in action at Galla
tin, Tenn. Prisoner to January 1st,
1863. Mustered out November SOth,
1864, expiration of term. Residence,
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.
50th— THOMAS FOX. Mustered in
November 20th, 1861. Died November
18th, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn. Bur
ied in National Cemetery, Nashville,
Tenn., Section A, grave 59.
51st— DAVID W. FOWKES, recruit
Mustered in February 16th, 1864.
Mustered out with' company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Box 215, W. Brownsville, Penna.
52nd— DAVIDSON A. FULLER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Resi
dence, Ickesburg, Perry County, Pa.
53rd— OLIVER C. GANETT, veter
an. Mustered in November 20th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember, 1863. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Died April, 1900.
54th — EZRA GENZEL, veteran.
Mustered in November 20th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November,
1863. In hospital at muster-out of
company.

55th — JOHN GRAVES, veteran.
Mustered in December 21st, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November.
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Resi
dence, 2714 Quincy Street S. S.
Pittsburg, Penna.
56th— THOMAS GALVIN. Must
ered in November SOth, 1861. Trans
ferred to Veteran Reserve Corps.
57th— WELLINGTON GUINN. Must
ered in November SOth, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, February,
1862. Residence, Shenandoah, Schuyl
kill County, Penna.
5Sth— GEORGE GIMLET, veteran.
Mustered in November 20th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November.
1863. Honorably discharged April
17th, 1865.
59th— GEORGE GREGORY. Must
ered in November 20th, 1861. De.
serted December, 1861.
60th — JACOB GREGORY. Must
ered in November 20th, 1861. Not
on muster out roll.
61st— CLARK S. GRACE, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Discharged by general order, October
26th, 1865.
62nd— ADAM J. GENSEL, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Catawissa, Columbia County, Penna.
6Srd— ORISON GLESSON, recruit.
Mustered in February 19th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., Auugst 23rd, 1865._ Reported
dead. 64th— WILLIAM S. GARNETT, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in October
24th, 1864. Deserted December 10th,
1865. 65th— JACOB B. HASS, veteran.
Mustered in November SOth, 1861.
Re-enlisted November, 1863. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Dan
ville, Vermillion County, 111.
66th— GEORGE HELLINGS, veter
an. Mustered in November 20th, 1861.

CAPT. D. WEBSTER RANK.

Company H

95

Re-enlisted as a veteran, November,
1863. In hospital at muster-out ot
company. 67th— JOSEPH D. HORNE, veteran.
Mustered in November 20th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Died
April 6th, 1885, at Philadelphia, Pa.
69th — WILLIAM M. HANLEY.
Mustered in November 20th, 1861.
Dishonorably discharged November
20th, 1863.
70th— JACOB HOFFMAN. Must
ered in November 20th, 1861. Must
ered out November SOth, 1864, expira
tion of term.
71st — JAMES HOOVER, recruit
Mustered in March 15th, 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Brownsville, Fayette County, Penna.
72nd— WILLIAM HOFFMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 12th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macoh, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Died
March 2nd, 1905. Buried March 5th,
1905, at Spring Garden. Age 71 years.
73rd— URIAH C. HART, recruit
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
In hospital at muster-out of com
pany. 74th— THOMAS J. HARTER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 23rd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
January 26th, 1900, at Pleasant View,
Juniata County, Penna.
75th— JOHN HEPLINE, JR., re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Resi
dence, 46 Twentieth Street, S. S.
Pittsburg, Penna.
76th— D. HOLLINGSHEAD, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th. 1864.
In hospital at muster-out of company.
77th— SAMUEL HENRY, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th. 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,

Allegheny City, Allegheny County,
Penna. 7Sth— NORMAN H. HURLBURT, re
cruit Mustered in March 1st 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
Columbia Cross Roads, Bradford
County, Penna.
79th— GEORGE HUGHEY, recruit.
Mustered in March 17th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Kingston, Penna.
SOth— DAVID HARKINSON, recruit.
Mustered in February 23rd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Slst — HENRY HANEY, recruit.
Mustered in  . In hospilat at
muster-out of company.
82nd— GEORGE N. HALL, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September
Sth, 1864. Discharged by general or
der, July 26th, 1865. •
SSrd— PETER D. HUDSON, recruit
Mustered in March 29th, 1864. De
serted December 10th, 1864.
84th — JOHN JONES, veteran.
Mustered in November 20th, 186i.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Re
ported dead. ,
SSth— EPHRAIM JEFFRIES. Must
ered in November SOth, 1861. Cap
tured August 21st, 1862, in action at
Gallatin, Tenn. Prisoner to January
1st, 1863. Transferred to Veteran Re
serve Corps, October 29th, 1863. Re
ported dead.
S6th — DANIEL JONES, recruit.
Mustered in December SOth, 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
87th— WILLIAM JESSOP, recruit.
Mustered in February 25th, 1864.
Prisoner from October 1st, 1864, to
April 21st 1865. Discharged June
9th, to date May 19th, 1865. Resi
dence, Shickshinny, Penna.
SSth— WILLIAM JOROLMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 25th,

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1864. Died April ISth, 1864, at Nash
ville, Tenn.
89th— PETER KEIPER. Mustered
in November SOth, 1861. Discharged
for disability, December, 1862. Re
ported dead.
90th— HENRY L. KERR. Mustered
in November 20th, 1861. Mustered
out January 12th, 1865, expiration of
term. 91st— JOSEPH KUGLER, recruit
Mustered in February 15th, 1864.
Prisoner from October 1st, 1864, to
April 21st, 1865. Discharged June
9th, to date May 19th, 1865.
92nd— DANIEL LOSEY,^ veteran
Mustered in November 20th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November,
— , 1863. "Regimental Postmaster."
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
93rd — JAMES LEWIS, veteran
Mustered in November 20th, 1861.
Prisoner from September — , 1862, to
January 1st, 18'63. Mustered in as a
veteran, November — , 1863. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.
August 23rd, 1865.
94th— JOSEPH LUTINGER, recruit.
Mustered in February 13th, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
95th — THOMAS LOWE, recruit
Mustered in February 15th, 1864
(1865?) Mustered out with company
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence. Cobbler Street, S. S., Pitts
burg, Penna.
96th — JOSHUA LAMARAUX, re
cruit. Mustered in March 16th, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
Plymouth, Luzerne County, Penna.
97th— BRITTON LONGWELL, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Rest
dence, Peckville, Lackawanna Coun
ty, Penna.
98th— EDWARD LEICY, recruit
Mustered in February 29th, 1864
In hospital at muster-out of company

99th — JOHN LINDSAY, recruit
Mustered in January 19th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died  ,
1887, at Newtown Square, Delaware
County, Penna.
100th— ETHELBURT LOBB (GEO.
A.), recruit. Mustered in February
2Srd, 1865. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Residence, Berwyn, Chester County,
Penna. 101st— WESLEY LINDSAY, recruit
Mustered in February 26th, 1864.
Prisoner from October. 1st, 1864, to
April 21st 1865. Honorably dis.
charged June 9th, to date May 19th,
1865. Died  , 1868, near old Ches
ter, Delaware County, Penna.
102nd— CHARLES H. MATTERN,
veteran. Mustered in November
SOth, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran,
November — , 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Died February 2nd, 1897.
at New Castle, Lawrence County,
Penna. Buried in Oak Park Ceme
tery, New Castle, Penna.
103rd— WILLIAM MUCHLER. Must
ered in November SOth, 1861. Must
ered out November SOth, 1864, expira
tion of term. Died  , at Plymouth,
Luzerne County, Penna.
104th — JOHN MULLIN, recruit.
Mustered in February 19th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
105th— THOMAS W. MALONE, re
cruit. Mustered in February 27th,
1864. Transferred to Veteran Re
serve Corps. Residence, New Ha
ven, Fayette County, Penna.
106th— JOSEPH O. MILLER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 26th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Sheriff
of Fayette County, 1886-1889. Mem
ber of WiUiam F. Stewart Post, No.
180, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa
Residence, Uniontown, Fayette Coun
ty, Penna.
107th— ALBERT MASSAKER, re
cruit. Mustered in March 22nd, 1864.

Company H

97

Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died  ,
at Plymouth, Luzerne County, Penna.
108th— WILLIAM H. MULLIN, re
cruit. Mustered in March 1st, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
Malvern, Chester County, Penna.
109th — ADAM L. METZ, recruit.
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Girardville, Schuylkill County, Penna.
110th— NATHAN MURDOCK, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Deserted December 10th, 1864.
111th— MICHAEL McCULLOUGH,
recruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Resi
dence, Redman's MiUs, Allegheny
County, Penna.
112th— JOHN McCULLOUGH, re
cruit. Mustered in March 16th, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Redman's Mills, Allegheny County,
Penna. 113th— CHARLES McCAIN. Must
ered in November SOth, 1861. Cap
tured August 21st, 1862, in action at
Gallatin, Tenn. Prisoner to January
1st 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Residence, California, Washington
County, Penna.
114th— HUGH McWILLIAMS. Must
ered in November SOth, 1861. Must
ered out November SOth, 1864, expira
tion of term. Residence, Checopee,
Kan. 115th— JAMES McCAN. Mustered
in November SOth, 1861 (?) Not on
muster-out roll.
116th — WILLIAM J. McQUADE
Mustered in September 23rd, 1861
Promoted to Battalion Quartermaster,
January 1st, 1862. Residence, Port
Carbon, Schuylkill County, Penna.
See Field and Staff.
117th— JAMES McGINN, recruit
Mustered in March 16th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,

August 2Srd, 1865. Reported dead.
118th— JOHN McKELLER, recruit
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Discharged by general order, June
30th, 1865.
119th— WILLIAM NUTTING. Must
ered in November 20th, 1861. Cap
tured August 21st, 1862, in action at
Gallatin, Tenn. Prisoner to January
1st, 1863. Discharged for disabiUty,
 , 1863. Died  , at Catawissa,
Columbia County, Penna.
120th — HENRY NASS, recruit.
Mustered in March 17th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865.
121st— CHESTER NORTHROP, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
122nd — WILLIAM NORTON, re
cruit. Mustered in May ISth, 1864.
Not on muster-out roll.
123rd— S. F. PUTTERSBAUGH, vet
eran. Mustered in November 20th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember — , 1863. Prisoner from Sep
tember — . 1862, to January 1st 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
124th— C. D. PATTERSON, recruit
Mustered in June 15th, 1863. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 2Srd, 1865. Residence, Ober-
on, N. Dak.
125th— GEORGE PUTERSBAUGH,
recruit. Mustered in March 16th,
1864. Not on muster-out roll.
126th— HIRAM PARKER, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
127th— WILLIAM W. RINUS, vet
eran. Mustered in November 20th,
1861. Captured August 21st 1862,
in action at Gallatin, Tenn. Pris
oner to January 1st. 1863. Re-enlist
ed as a veteran, November — , 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Plymouth, Penna.
128th— EDWARD ROONEY, veter-

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Seventh Penna. CavaLry Roster

an. Mustered in November SOth, 1861.
Prisoner from September 1st, 1862,
to January 1st, 1863. Re-enlisted as a
veteran, November — , 1863. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865.
129th— EMERY ROWE. Mustered
in November 20th, 1861. Discharged
for disability. May — , 1862.
ISOth — JAMES ROWE. Mustered
in November 20th, 1861. Prisoner
from September ist, 1862, to January
1st 1863. Died November 5th 1S6S,
at Huntsville, Ala. Buried in Na
tional Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tenn.,
Section L, grave 486.
131st— ALEXANDER REESE. Must
ered in November 20th, 1861. Died at
Nashville, Tenn.,  , 1862. Buried
in National Cemetery, NashviUe,
Tenn., Section A, grave 486.
lS2nd— REUBEN ROWE. Mustered
in November 20th, 1861. Died March
10th, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn. Bur
ied in National Cemetery, NashviUe,
Tenn., Section E, grave 2,310.
133rd— ROBERT RBNSHAW. Must
ered in November 20th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, June — , 1862.
lS4th— LEVI L. ROE, recruit. Must
ered in March 29th, 1864. Honorably
discharged by general order, October
Slst 1865. Residence, Conklin Sta
tion, Broome County, N. Y.
135th— THOMAS ROONEY, recruit
Mustered in February 15th, 1861.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Plymouth, Luzerne County, Penna.
136th — WILLIAM ROBISON, re '
cruit. Mustered in February 2Srd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
lS7th— JOHN ROY, recruit. Must
ered in March 29th, 1864. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865. Residence, Gilliett
Tioga County, Penna.
138th— JAMES C. SMILEY, veter
an. Mustered in November 20th,
1861. Captured January 1st, 1863, in
battle of Stone's River, Tenn. Pris
oner to April, 1863. Re-enlisted as a

veteran, November — , 1863. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Lewis
ville, Chester County, Penna.
lS9th— SAMUEL F. SAMIES, vet
eran. Mustered in November 20th,
1861. Captured August 21st, 1862, In
action at Gallatin, Tenn. Prisoner to
January 1st 1863. Re-enlisted as a
veteran, November — , 1863. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Died  , at
Plymouth, Luzerne County, Penna.
140th— JOSEPH H. SMITH. Must
ered in November 20th, 1861. Cap
tured August 21st, 1862, in action at
Gallatin, Tenn. Prisoner to January
1st, 1863. Transferred to Veteran
Reserve Corps. Residence, 108 Fourth
Street, Darby, Delaware County,
141st— JACOB STROUP. Mustered
in November SOth, 1861. Killed Sep
tember 18th, 1863, in opening of bat
tie of Chickamauga, Ga. Buried
among the unknown in National Cem
etery, Chattanooga, Tenn.
142nd— JOSEPH SMITH. Mustered
in November 20th, 1861. Killed Octo-
ber 4th, 1863, Cumberland Mountain,
Tenn., on "Wheeler's raid."
143rd — LEON STARR, recruit.
Mustered in November 7th, 1862. Dis
charged by general order, July 16th,
1864. Resides in State of New York.
144th— URIAH C. SPENCER, T»
cruit. Mustered in October Sth, 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
145th— WILLIAM H. SHIELDS, re
cruit. Mustered in February 23rd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Shelby, Richland County, Ohio.
146th — COLUMBUS SHEAFFER,
recruit. Mustered in February 23rd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Pleasant View, Juniata Coun
ty, Penna.
147th— DAVID SWEGER, recruit
Mustered in February 2Srd, 1864.

Company H

99

Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
148th— BENJAMIN B. SCHMICK,
recruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Milton, Northumberland Coun
ty, Penna.
149th — WILLIAM SANDERSON,
recruit. Mustered in February 23rd
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 12th, 1865.
150th — JAMES SERGEANT, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Prisoner from October 1st,
1864, to April 21st 1865. Honorably
discharged June 9th, to date May
19th, 1865. Residence, Troy, Bradford
County, Penna.
151st— ELIJAH SOAPER, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September
17th, 1864. Discharged July 17th, to
date June 28th, 1865.
152nd— JOHN R. TRIMBLE. Must
ered in Nocember 30th 1861. Dis
charged for disability, December
1862. Reported dead.
153rd— JOHN TAYLOR. Mustered
in November SOth, 1861. Honorably
discharged April Sth, 1864. Commit
ted suicide, April 29th, 1900 at Lan
caster, Lancaster County, Penna.
154th — THOMAS "HMMS. Must
ered in November 20th, 1861. Dis
charged  .
155th— E. D. THOMPSON, recruit
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
156th— JAMES A. THOMPSON, re
cruit Mustered in February 25th,

1864. Discharged by general orders,
June SOth, 1865.
157th— JESSE UDDOZOOK. Must
ered in November 20th, 1861. Trans
ferred to Veteran Reserve Corps Octo
ber 29th, 1863.
15Sth— SIDNEY S. VANHORN, re
cruit Mustered in February 25th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Spring Bank, Dixon Countjs
Neb. 159th— JOHN C. WADE, veteran.
Mustered in November 20th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
— , 1863. Honorably discharged Sep
tember llth, 1865. Reported dead.
160th— WILLIAM WRIGHT. Must
ered In November 20th, 1861. Trans
ferred to Veteran Reserve Corps.
161st — JAMES WOODS, recruit
Mustered in August 15th, 1862. Pris
oner from October 1st, 1864, to April
21st, 1865. Discharged by general or
der, June 9th, to date May 19th, 1865,
Residence, Monoen, Allegheny Coun
ty, Penna.
162nd— ALFRED WILLIAMS, re
cruit. Mustered In June 1st, 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
163rd— JOSEPH D. WILSON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 15th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Re
sides in Iowa.
164th— CHARLES O. WEIGLE, re
cruit. Mustered in February 15th,
1864. Prisoner from August 20th,
1864, to April 28th, 1865. Discharged
June 17th, to date May 18th, 1865.

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Company L

CAPTAINS.

1st— Captain— CHARLES C. DA
VIS. Second Lieutenant Co. I, 2nd
Regiment, P. V. I. Mustered in April
20th, 1861. Mustered out July 26th,
1861. Captain Co. I, 7th Penna. Vol
Cavalry. Mustered in September 1st,
1861, to rank from August 24th, 1861
Captured July 27th, 1862, on picket
at Manchester, Coffee Co., Tenn
Promoted to Major, July 1st, 1863,
Residence, Harrisburg, Dauphin Coun
ty, Penna. See Field and Staff.
2nd— Captain — HEBER S. THOMP
SON. Private Co. H, "Washington
Artillerists," First Defenders of the
capital, Washington, D. C. Mustered
in April 18th, 1861. Mustered out
July 29th, 1861. First Lieutenant Co.
F, 7th Penna. Vol. Cavalry. Mustered
in October 22nd, 1861, to rank from
September 16th, 1861. Promoted to
Captain Co. I, July 1st, 1863, to rank
from May 1st, 1863. Inspector 1st
Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps,
Army of Cumberland, from January
— to August 20th, 1864. Captured
August 20th, 1864, in action at Love
joy's Station, Ga., "Kilpatrick raid,
Atlanta Campaign." In Confederate
Prison at Charleston, D. C, from Au
gust 30 to December 21, 1864. Re
signed January 1st, 1865. Mustered
out January 23rd, 1865. Appointed on
Commission of Chickamauga Park.
Member of the Military Order of the
Loyal Legion of the U. S. Comman-
dery of Pennsylvania. Union Veteran
Legion Encampment No. — Pottsville,
Pa., and Gowen Post, No. 23, G. A. R.,
Pottsville. Penna. Yale University,
A. B. 1861, A. M. 1871. Member Ame
rican Philosophical Society, Histori
cal Society of Pennsylvania, American
Institute of Mining Engineers, Presi
dent Board of Miners' Hospital, Di
rector Pennsylvania Schuylkill Valley
Railroad Co., President Edison Elec

tric Co., Pottsville, Pa., State Penn
sylvania Coal Waste Commission, En
gineers' Club, Philadelphia, Pa., Board
of Managers Pottsville Hospital, En
gineer Girard Estate. Residence,
Pottsville, SchuylkiU County, Penna,
Srd — Captain — CYRUS L. CON.
NER. Private Co. I. Mustered in
February 25th, 1864. Promoted to
Sergeant, to Second Lieutenant De
cember 17th, to rank from December
1st 1864, to Captain June 9th, 1865,
to rank from March 1st 1865; to Ma
jor 137th Regiment U. S. Colored
Troops. Reported dead.
FIRST LIEUTENANTS.
1st — First Lieutenant — JOHN C
FIELDS. Mustered in December 21,
1861, to rank from December 1, 1861
Resigned January 2Srd, 1863. Died — ¦
— . Buried at Trout Run, Lycoming
County, Penna.
2nd — First Lieutenant— GEORGE
W. McAllister, 2nd Regiment P.
V. I. from April 20th to July 26th.
1861. Mustered in Co. 1, 7th Penna.
Vol. Cavalry September Srd, 1861
Promoted to Sergeant, to Second
Lieutenant December llth, 1862, to
rank from November 24th, 1862; to
First Lieutenant March 1st, 1863, to
rank from January 24th, 1863. Hon
orably discharged December Slst,
1864. Residence, Steelton, Dauphin
County, Pa.
Srd — First Lieutenant— GEORGE
W. STARRY, veteran. 2nd Regiment
P. V. I. from April 20th to July 26th,
1861. Mustered in Co. I, 7th Penna
Vol. Cavalry September Srd, 1S6L
Promoted to Sergeant. Re-enlisted as
a veteran November 28th, 1863. Pro
moted to First Lieutenant December
18th, 1864, to rank from December
1st, 1864. Resigned February 28th,
1865. Died  1871, at Summerville,
Tenn.

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4th — First Lieutenant — ISAAC
S. KEITH, veteran. Mustered in Sep
tember Srd, 1861. Promoted Sergeant
— . Re-enlisted as a veteran Novem
ber 28th, 1863. Promoted to First
Lieutenant June 9th, 1865, to rank
from March 1st, 1865. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Appointed by Governor of
Pennsylvania on Commission of
Chickamauga Park. Residence, Be-
vier, Macon County, Mo.
SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
1st — Second Lieutenant — HEN
RY H. LUTZ. Mustered in Septem
ber Srd, 1861. Acting Adjutant 1st
Battalion in Kentucky Campaign Sep
tember, 1862, to November 1st 1862.
Died November 9, 1862, at Nashville,
Tenn. 2nd — Second Lieutenant — FRED-
BRICK H. GBETY. Mustered in Sep
tember 6th, 1861. Promoted to Ser
geant, to Second Lieutenant March
1st 1863, to rank from January 24th,
1863. Wounded December 11, 1864,
at Nontins ville, Tenn. Promoted to
Captain Co. K, November 15th, 1864.
Not mustered. Mustered out January
12th, 1865. Died  1884, at Lead-
Yille, Col.
Srd — Second Lieutenant — JAMES
T. MITCHELL, veteran. Mustered
in November 26th, 1861. Promoted to
Sergeant. Re-enlisted as a veteran
November 2nd, 1863. Promoted to
Second Lieutenant June 9th, 1865, to
rank from March 1st, 1865. Mustered
out with company at Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd. 1865. Died January 24th,
1899, at Findlay, Hancock Co., Ohio.
SERGEANTS.
1st — First Sergeant — JAMES A.
CRINNIAN. 2nd Regiment P. V. I.
from April 20th to July 26th, 1861.
Mustered in Co. I, 7th Penna. Vol.
Cavalry November 28th, 1861. Pro
moted to Sergeant. Re-enlisted as a
veteran November 28th, 1863. Pro

moted First Sergeant June 9th, 1865.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died May
Slst ISSO, at Glen Ross, Texas.
2nd — First Sergeant — GEORGE
W. HEEBNER. Mustered in Septem
ber 3rd, 1861. Discharged for disa
bility January 26th, 1863. Reported
dead. Srd — First Sergeant — ISAAC S.
HALL, veteran. Mustered in Septem
ber Srd 1861. Promoted to Sergeant,
to First Sergeant. Re-enlisted as a
veteran November 28th, 1863. Desert
ed January 22nd, 1865. Residence,
Louisville, Ky.
4th — Commissary Sergeant — JAMES
FLATTERY, veteran. Mustered in
November 29th, 1861. Re-enUsted as
a veteran November 23rd, 1863. Mus
tered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Leba<
non, Lebanon County, Penna.
4th — Sergeant — PATRICK MOO
NEY. Mustered in September 3rd,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran No
vember 28th, 1863. Promoted to Ser
geant from Private December 18th,
1864. Mustered out with company.
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. KiUed
 1890, accidentally, in mines at
Peely, Luzerne County, Penna.
5th — Sergeant — LOUIS H. BICK
EL, veteran. Mustered in September
Srd, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran
November 28th, 1863. Promoted from
Private to Sergeant January 22nd,
1865. Mustered out with company.
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Rest
dence, Ohio.
6th — Sergeant— JOHN POTZLER,
veteran. Mustered in September Srd,
1861. Promoted to Corporal Septem
ber Srd, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran
November 28th, 1863. Promoted to
Sergeant May Sth, 1865. In hospital
at muster out of company. Died 
1865, at Nashville, Tenn.
7th — Sergeant — ANDREW DUP-
FORD, veteran. Mustered in Septem
ber 28th, 1861. Promoted to Corporal

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September 17th, 1864. Re-enlisted as
a veteran November 2Sth, 1863. Pro
moted to Sergeant May 15th, 1865.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Butler, Butler County, Penna.
Sth — Sergeant — JOSEPH WEST,
veteran. Mustered in September
28th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran
November 28th, 1863. Promoted to
Corporal December ISth, 1864, to Ser
geant June 9th, 1865. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
2Srd, 1865. Residence, 2214 Sarah
Street, S. S., Pittsburg, Penna.
9th — Sergeant — JAMBS C. DAV
IS. Mustered in September 26tll,
1861. Mustered out September 26th,
1864, expiration of term. Murdered
May 16th, 1892, at Mt. Union, Mifflin
County, Penna.
lOth — Sergeant — THOMAS B.
STEWART. Mustered in September
16th, 1861. Mustered out Septembe-
29th, 1864, expiration of term. Mem
ber of Coalman Post, No. 629, G. A
R., Troy, Miami Co., Ohio. Occupa
tion, a farmer. Residence, Piqua, Mi
ami County, Ohio.
llth — Sergeant— CASPER SHER
MAN, veteran. Mustered in Septem
ber 16th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran November 28th, 1863. Discharg
ed for disability April 25th, 1865.
Residence, 621 Brown Avenue, Butler,
Butler County, Penna.
12th — Sergeant — THOMAS COV
ERT. Mustered in September Srd,
1861. Died February — , 1862, at
Bardstown, Ky. Buried in National
Cemetery, Lebanon, Ky., section B,
grave 49.
13th — Sergeant — JAMES FLEM
ING, veteran. Mustered in September
Srd, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran
November 28th, 1863. Killed, June
llth, 1864, in action at McAfees Cross
Roads, Ga., Atlanta Campaign.
14th — Sergeant— JAMES BROWN,
Mustered in September Srd, 1861. De
serted, date unknown.

15th — Sergeant — DANIEL ED
SON, veteran. Mustered in Septem
ber Srd, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veter
an November 28th, 1863. Deserted.
Note: At home in State of New York,
February, 1864. Was apprehended at
a deserter from a N. Y. Regiment pre
vious to enlistment in 7th Penna
Vol. Cavalry.
16th — Sergeant — DAVID J. LEW
IS. Mustered in September Srd, 1861.
Honorablw discharged December 4th,
1865, to date May 30th, 1863. Died
December 25th, 1896, at Mt Carmel,
Northumberland County, Penna.
17th — Sergeant — WILLIAM P
COULTER. Mustered in September
19th, 1861. Not on muster out roU,
Died  1882, at Harrisburg, Dau
phin County, Penna.
18th — Q. M. Sergeant — JOHN h.
MEREDITH, recruit. Mustered in
February 26th, 1864. Promoted to
Corporal December 18th, 1864, to Q.
M. Sergeant January 22nd, 1865.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Well's Tannery, Fulton County, Pa.
19th — Sergeant— FREDERICK S.
HILBISH, veteran recruit. Mustered
in March 14th, 1864. Deserted Janu
ary 22nd, 1865. Died — 1898, at Mc-
Kee's Hall Falls, Snyder County, Pa.
CORPORALS.
1st — Corporal — ISAAC MARKS,
veteran. Mustered in September Srd,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran No
vember 28th, 1863. Promoted to Cor
poral June 9th, 1865. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
2Srd, 1865. Died February 15, 1905.
Buried at Tremont, Schuylkill Coun
ty, Penna., Feb. 18th, 1905.
2nd— Corporal— JACOB W. DECH-
ANT, veteran. Mustered in Septem
ber Srd, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veter
an November 28th, 1863. Promoted to
Corporal July 1st, 1865. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Reported dead.

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3rd — Corporal — JAMES ADAMS.
Mustered in September Srd, 1861.
Discharged for disability June 27th,
1863. Died July — , 1871, at Mt. Car
mel, Northumberland County, Penna
4th — Corporal — MORGAN DAV
IS. Mustered in September Srd, 1861.
Mustered out September — , 1864, ex
piration of term. Residence, Mt.
Carmel, Northumberland County, Pa.
5th — Corporal — OWEN P. KE-
HOE, veteran. Mustered in Septem
ber Srd, 1861. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran November 2Sth, 1863. Discharg
ed for disability April SOth, 1865.
Died July 26th, 1892, at Chicago, 111.
6th— Corporal— EDWARD SPARKS.
Mustered in September Srd, 1861.
Discharged for disability, date un
known. Reported dead.
7th — Corporal — JAMES WAL
TERS. Mustered in September 2Sth,
1861. Mustered out  1864, expir
ation of term. Residence, Vilard,
Cope County, Minn.
Sth — Corporal — HENRY FRY.
Mustered in December lOth, 1861.
Killed December Slst, 1862, in battle
of Stone's River, Tenn.
9th— Corporal — THOMAS G. AL
LAN, recruit. Private Co. C, 27th
Regiment. "Emergency", P. V. I., from
June 22nd to August 1st, 1863. Mus
tered in Co. I 7th Pa. Vet. Vol. Cav
alry. February 28th, 1864. Promoted
to Corporal January 22nd, 1865. Mus
tered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 2Srd, 1865. Member of Gowen
Post No. 23, G. A. R. Residence,
Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Penna.
Died at Mt. Grove, near Hazleton,
Wednesday, October 28th, 1903. Bur.
ied at Charles Baber Cemetery. Potts
ville, SchuylkiU County, Pa., Oct. 31,
1903. llth — Corporal — THOMAS A.
SIMPSON, recruit Sergeant Co. K
"Schuylkill Guards", 16th P. V. I.
from May Srd to July 30,th, 1861. Mus
tered in Co. I, 7th Pa. Vet. Vol. Cav
alry, February 2nd, 1864. Promoted
to Corporal, January 22nd, 1865. Must

ered out with company, Macon., Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Died January
29th, 1900, at Hazleton, Luzerne
County, Penna.
12th— Corporal — ANTHONY WIL-
THIES, recruit. Mustered in Feb
ruary 26th, 1864. Promoted to Corpo
ral April 22nd, 1865. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Died August 13th, 1896,
at Elgin, Kane County, 111.
13th — Corporal — MICHAEL Mc-
SHAY, recruit. Mustered in February
15th, 1864. Promoted to Corporal
May 10th, 1865. In hospital at muster-
out of company. Died  , at Bris
tol, Bucks County, Penna.
14th— Corporal— PATRICK BOYLE,
recruit. Mustered in February 15th,
1864. Promoted to Corporal May 17th,
1865. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, New Castle, Lawrence County,
Penna. 15th — Corporal — JOHN KINTZ,
recruit. Mustered in February 27th,
1864. Promoted to Corporal June 9th,
1865. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Died
November 26th, 1896, at Mechanics-
burg, Cumberland County, Penna.
16th — Corporal — JOHN SMITH.
veteran recruit. Mustered in March
14th, 1864. Prisoner from October
12th. 1864, to April 12th. 1865. Hon
orably discharged May SOth, to date
May 16th, 1865. Died  , at St
Clair. Schuylkill County, Penna.
]7t,h— Corporal— LTNWOOD BRECK-
FNRIDGE. recruit. Died October 27th,
1864. at Chattanooga, Tenn. Burial
record. August 29th. 1864, National
Cpmetery, Chattanooga, Tenn., grave
313. ISth — Corporal — ALFRED CRT-
DER, recruit. Mustered in Febrnarv
9S*h. 1864. Deserted January 23rd,
1865. Reported dead.
BUGLERS.
1st — Bugler — JOHN S. COLE.
veteran. Mustered in September Srd,
1861. Promoted to Chief Bugler Ms^y

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1st, 1863. Re-enlisted as a veteran
November 28th, 1863. Mustered out
with regiment, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. EnUsted in Regulars, U.
S. army. Killed in one of the en
gagements with Indians.
2nd— Bugler— LOUIS C. CROSS-
LAND, recruit. Musician Co. B, 27th
Regiment, "Emergency," P. V. I., June
22nd to August 21st, 1863. Mustered
in Co. I, 7th Pa. Vet. Vol. Cavalry Feb
ruary 24th, 1864. Mustered out with
company August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Pottsville, Schuylkill County,
Penna. Srd— Bugler — HENRY MESSNER,
veteran. Mustered in November 28th,
1863. Prisoner from October 1st,
1864, to April 21st. 1865. Honorably
discharged June 19th, to date May
19th, 1865. Residence, Pottsville,
Schuylkill County, Penna.
SADDLERS.
1st— Saddler — RICHARD DAVIS.
Mustered in December ISth, 1861.
Discharged for disability, date un
known. Died  , at Harrisburg,
Dauphin County, Penna.
FARRIERS.
1st — Farrier — WILLIAM MONT
GOMERY, veteran. Mustered in Sep-
termer Srd, 1861. Re-enUsted as a
veteran November 2Sth, 1863. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 2Srd, 1865. Died  -, at
Pottsville. BLACKSMITHS.
1st — Blacksmith — JOHN HIL-
BERT, veteran. Mustered in Septem
ber 10th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran November 2Srd, 1863. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., August
2Srd, 1865. Residence, Meiserville,
Snyder County, Penna.
2nd — Blacksmith — JOHN PAR
TRIDGE. Mustered in Septembei
24th, 1861. Mustered out September
29th, 1864, expiration of term. Mem

ber of Lincoln Post, No. 140, Shamo
kin, Northumberland County, Penna.
Died at Trevorton, Northumberland
County, Penna., 1903.
PRIVATES.
1st— JOSHUA E. ANDREWS, re
cruit. Private ISth Regiment Indiana
Volunteers. Mustered in Co. I, 7th
Pa. Vet. Vol. Cavalry, February 10th,
1864. In hospital at muster-out of
company. 2nd — JOSEPH ADAMS, recruit.
Mustered in February 25th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
172 Hanover Street, Carlisle, Cumber
land County, Penna.
Srd— HENRY AWNBY, recruit (1
year). Mustered in September 2nd,
1864. Discharged June 23rd, 1865.
Residence, 20 Church Street, Lancas
ter, Lancaster County, Penna.
4th — HENRY BOWSMAN. Must
ered in November 29th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, August 20th,
1862. Residence, Pottsville, Schuyl
kill County, Penna.
5th — JACKSON A. BURCH. Must
ered in September 2Sth, 1861. Died
January — , 1862, at Jeffersonville,
Clark County, Ind.
6th— NATHAN BERTZ. Mustered
in September Srd, 1861. Died August
4th, 1862, at Tullahoma, Coffee Coun
ty, Tenn.
7th — JEREMIAH BRIGHTSBILL.
Mustered in December 4th, 1861.
Died January, 1864, at Louisville, Ky.
Sth — JOHN BRIGHTBILL. Must
ered in December 4th, 1861. Died
January, 1864, on Louisville and Nash
viUe Railroad. Buried in National
Cemetery, Louisville, Ky., Section B,
Division 2, grave 47.
9th— WILLIAM J. BARRY. Must
ered in September Srd, 1861. Not on
muster-out roll.
10th— JOHN BELFORD. Mustered
in November 20th, 1861.

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llth— THOMAS BOHANNAN, re
cruit. Mustered in August 25, 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died June
Sth, 1889, at Chicago, 111.
12th— GEORGE BRUBAKER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 20th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
 , at Altoona, Blair County, Pa.
ISth — WILLIAM BODEN, recruit
Mustered in March 3rd, 1864. Cap
tured October 1st 1864. Died at Mt.
Carmel Nov. 22, 1903. Buried at Tre
mont, Penna.
14th — FREDERICK BOETTCHER,
recruit. Mustered in January 29th,
1864. Absent on detached service at
muster-out of company. Residence,
12 Thome Street, Steglits, near Ber
lin, Prussia, Germany.
15th— GIMMEL BAKER, recruit.
Mustered in February 19th, 1864. Pris
oner from October 1st, 1864, to April
21st 1865. Honorably discharged
June 19th, to date May 19th, 1865.
Residence, Cincinnati, Ohio.
16th— JOHN BANEY, recruit. Must
ered in February 17th, 1864. Died
March 13th, 1864, at Philadelphia, Pa.
On muster-out roll is marked a de
serter, March, 1864— evidently a mis-

17th — JOHN BARRETT, recruit
Mustered in February 25th, 1864. De
serted January 22nd, 1865. Residence,
Lock Haven, Clinton County, Penna.
18th— JOHN BLAIN, recruit. Must
ered in  , 1864. Deserted Decem
ber, 1864.
19th — GEORGE O. BUTLER, re
cruit Mustered in March Sth, 1864.
Prisoner from July 24th to October
17th, 1864.
20th — REUBEN R. BILLMAN, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber 7th, 1864. Discharged by general
orders July Srd, 1865. Residence, Ha
zleton, Luzerne County, Penna.
21st — CHARLES BROWN, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in August 20th,

1864. Discharged by general orders,
July Srd, 1865. Residence, St Au
gustine, Knox County, 111.
22nd— EDWARD CORCORAN, vet
eran. Mustered in September 3rd,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran No
vember 28th, 1863. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Harrisburg, Dau
phin County, Penna.
22nd— WILLIS COOPER (colored),
recruit. Company Cook. Mustered in
May 1st, 1863, at Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
2Srd — JOHN CHAMBERS, recruit
Mustered in August 16th, 1863. Not
on muster-out roll.
24th— BERNARD CAMPBELL, re
cruit Mustered in February 2Srd,
1864. In hospital at muster-out of
company. Mustered out August 25th,
1865. Residence, Harrisburg, Dauphin
County, Penna.
25th — PATRICK CASEY, recruit
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
232 East Fourth Street, Chester,
Chester County, Penna.
26th— NOAH B. CROSS, recruit
Private Co. F, "Scott Artillerists," 5th
Regiment P. V. I., from April 20th to
July 24th, 1861. Mustered in Co. I
7th Pa. Vet. Vol. Cavalry, March Srd
1864. Deserted December, 1864. Mem
ber of Jere Helms Post No. 26, G. A.
R., Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill Coun
ty, Penna. Murdered in City of New
York, N. Y.
27th — ELIJAH CRANGLE, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September
Sth, 1864. Died May 18th, 1865, at
Mobile, Ala.
28th — WILLIAM DERR, veteran.
Mustered in September Srd, 1861, in
Co. A, 15th Reg., P. V. I., 3 months.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
2Sth, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
Died at BaU, Mt. Bear, Creek Town-

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ship, Luzerne Co., Tuesday, March 8,
1904. 29th — SAMUEL DAY. Mustered
in September Srd, 1861. Transferred
to Veteran Reserve Corps, — , 1863.
Residence, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne
County, Penna.
30th — SAMUEL S. DAVIS. Must
ered in September 19th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, date unknown.
Died April 23rd, 1883, at Harrisburg,
Dauphin County, Penna.
Slst— JOHN DURHAM. Mustered
in September Srd 1861. Died  ,
1862, at Tullahoma, Tenn. Buried in
National Cemetery, Stone's River,
Tenn., March 21st 1863, grave 351.
32nd— MICHAEL DORSON. Must
ered in September Srd, 1861. Desert
ed October, 1861.
SSrd— WILLIAM DAVIS. Mustered
in September Srd, 1861. Deserted from
Camp Parole, Annapolis, Md., March,
1863. S4th — SILAS DOBSON, recruit
Mustered in February 22nd, 1864.
Honorably discharged July 27th, 1865.
Died May 15th, 1900, at Borard, But
ler County, Penna.
35th— PATRICK DEVLIN, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in October 24th,
1864. Mustered out with company.
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, 1541 Germantown Avenue,
Philadelphia, Penna.
S6th— JAMBS DERMOTT, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September
7th, 1864. Discharged by general or
ders, July Srd, 1865.
37th— DAVID T. DAVIS, recruit.
Mustered in February' 25th, 1864.
Prisoner from August SOth, 1864, to
April 21st, 1865. Honorably dis
charged June 9th to date May 19th,
1865. Residence, 1330 Dickinson
Street, Philadelphia, Penna.
SSth — MILTON DIXON, recruit.
Mustered in March 1st, 1864. Prison
er from October 1st, 1864, to April
21st, 1865. Honorably discharged
June 19th to date Max_ 19th, 1865.
Residence, Birmingham, Huntingdon
County, Penna.

39th— JAMES DOUGHER, recruit.
Mustered in February 26th, 1864. Dis
charged for disability July 9th, 1865.
Died at Hyde Park, Luzerne County,
Penna. 40th— DANIEL EARLY. Mustered
in September Srd, 1861. Transferred
to Veteran Reserve Corps, 1864.
Mustered out September, 1864, expira
tion of term. Reported dead.
41st — EMANUEL ECK, recruit.
Mustered in February 15th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
42nd— HENRY ECKTEMACHT, re
cruit. Mustered in February 19th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Resi
dence, Shelton, Buffalo County, Neb.
43rd— WILLIAM ENGLISH, recruit.
Private Co. G, "Llewellyn Rifles," 6th
P. V. I., from April 22nd to July 27th,
1861. Mustered in Co. I, 7th Pa. Vet
Vol. Cavalry, February 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
Parsons, Luzerne County, Penna.
44th— GEORGE ENGLISH, recruit.
Private Co. G, "Llewellyn Rifles," 6th
P. V. I., from April 22nd to July 27th,
1861. Mustered In Co. I, 7th Penna.
Vet. Vol. Cavalry, February 27th,
1864. In hospital at muster-out of
company. Residence, 121, East Arch
Street, Shamokin, Northumberland
County, Penna.
45th — OSMOND F. FOSTER, re
cruit. Mustered in August 18th, 1863.
Prisoner from October 1st, 1864, to
May 20th, 1865. Honorably discharg-
ed June 27th. 1865. Was a theatrical
actor of considerj,ble renown. Died
July 17th. 1884, at Chicago, IU. Bur
ied at Pittsburg, Penna.
46th— MOSES E. FORSEMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 25th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga.. August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Milton, Northumberland Coun
ty. Penna.
47th — MICHAEL FLANNERY, re
cruit. Mustered in February 26th,
1864. Mustered out with company.

Company I

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Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Died
February 20th, 1897, at St. Clair, Sch.
County, Penna.
48th— JAMES FOGARTY, recruit.
Mustered in March 2nd, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 2Srd, 1865. Reported dead.
49th— DANIEL FISHER, recruit (1
year). Mustered In September Sth,
1864. Discharged by general orders,
July Srd, 1865.
50th— JOHN FISHER, recruit (1
year). Mustered in September 2nd,
1864. Discharged by general orders,
June 19th, 1865. Died  , at Mc-
Calls Ferry, Lancaster County, Pa.
52nd — WILLIAM L. GIBBSON,
veteran. Mustered in September Srd,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 2Sth, 1863. Absent, In con
finement, at muster-out of company.
Died at Harrisburg, Dauphin County,
Penna. SSrd— JOHN S. GRUBB. Mustered
in November 2Sth, 1861. Died
March 24th, 1862. Buried in National
Cemetery, NashviUe, Tenn., Section
L, grave 592.
54th— JAMES GIBSON. Mustered
in November 27th, 1861. Not on
muster-out roll.
55th — FREDERICK GALLAGHER.
Mustered in November 27th, 1861.
Not on muster-out roll.
56th — PHILIP GULING, recruit.
Mustered in March 2nd, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 2Srd, 1865. Died July 21st
1894, at 2 p. m. Buried at Pottsville,
Pa., July 2Srd, 1894.
57th — THOMAS GARDWELL, re
cruit. Mustered in February 22nd,
1864. In hospital at muster-out of
company. Residence, Shenandoah^
SchuylkiU County, Penna.
58th— ABRAHAM HUMMEL, vet
eran. Private Co. C, "Marion Rifles,"
6th Regiment, P. V. I., from April
22nd to July 27th, 1861. Mustered in
September Srd, 1861. Re-enlisted as a

veteran, November 28th, 1863. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Died September
1st 1881, at Port Carbon, SchuylkiU
County, Penna.
59th — WILLIAM H. HOOVER.
Mustered in December 16th, 1861.
Discharged for disability, date un
known. Reported dead.
60th— JOHN HOTEL. Mustered in
September 24th, 1861. Died January
29th, 1862, at Louisville, Ky. Buried
in National Cemetery, Louisville, Ky.
Section A, range 9, grave 15.
61st— JAMES C. HUGHES. Must
ered in September 28th, 1861. Not
on muster-out roll.
62nd— JOHN HECK. Mustered in
September Srd, 1861. Deserted No
vember — . 1861.
63rd— ALFRED HUNTER. Must
ered in September Srd, 1861. De
serted November — , 1861.
64th— HIRAM HALE, recruit. Must
ered in August 13th, 1862. Died
March Slst 1864, at Nashville, Tenn.
Buried in National Cemetery, Nash
ville, Tenn., Section E, grave 1,459.
65th— DANIEL HOLMES, colored.
Company Cook, recruit Mustered in
May 1st 1863, at Murfreesboro,
Tenn. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
66th — JAMES HEATHERINGTON,
veteran recruit. Mustered in Febru
ary 16th, 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Greenfield, Adair
County, Iowa.
67th— DAVID B. HOFFMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 25th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Re
ported dead.
6Sth — WILLIAM HOWARTH, re
cruit Mustered in February 26th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
December 2nd, 1896, at Philadelphia,
Penna.

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Seventh Penna. Cavalry Roster

69th— JOHN C. HAGEN, recruit.
Mustered in July 23rd, 1864. Must
ered out by general order, June 27th
1865. 70th — JOHN HUNTER, recruit
Mustered in February 13th, 1864.
Prisoner from October 1st 1864, to
AprU 21st 1865. Honorably dis
charged June 9th, to date May 19th,
1865. 71st— JOSEPH R. JONES. Must
ered in October Slst, 1861. Drummed
out of camp at Jeffersonville, Ind.,
and dishonorably discharged, Janu
ary — , 1862. Reported dead.
72nd— JOHN O. JONES. Mustered
in September Srd, 1861. Discharged
for disability, date unknown. Re
ported dead.
7Srd— JOHN R. JONES. Mustered
in October Slst, 1861. Not on mus
ter-out roll. Reported dead.
74th — PETER JAMBS. Mustered
in September Srd, 1861. Not on mus
ter-out roll. Reported dead.
75th— DAVID R. JONES, recruit
Mustered in February , 22nd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
76th— SAMUEL KRAMER, veteran.
Private Co. D, "Nagle Guards," 6th
Regiment P. V. I., from April 22nd
to July 27th, 1861. Mustered in Co.
I, 7th Penna. Vet. Vol. Cavalry, No
vember 27th, 1861. Re-enUsted as a
veteran, November 28th, 1863. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Frack
ville, Schuylkill County, Penna.
77th— LEWIS KOONS. Mustered
in September Srd, 1861. Deserted
September — , 1861.
78th— BERNARD KELLY, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
Coaldale, Schuylkill County, Penna.
79th— PATRICK KEARNS, recruit.
Mustered in March 7th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Reported dead.

80th — JOHN KEARNS, recruit.
Mustered in February 19th, 1864.
Deserted July 26th, 1865. Residence,
Bellefonte, Centre County, Penna.
81st— CHARLES KELLER, recruit
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Deserted January 22nd, 1865.
82nd — PETER LABOR. Mustered
in September Srd, 1861. Killed August
— , 1862, at Columbus, Ohio.
83rd — ABRAHAM LEVY. Must
ered in September Srd, 1861. Not on
muster-out roll. Reported dead.
84th— HENRY B. LEWIS, recruit
Mustered in February 2nd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Reported
dead. 85th — JAMES LUDWIG, recruit
Mustered in February 28th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.- Residence,
Indianapolis, Ind.
86th— AMOS G. LEHMAN, recruit.
Mustered in January 29th, 1864. Not
on muster-out roll.
87th— JOHN MORRISSEY, veteran.
Mustered in September Srd, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
Reported dead.
88th— MICHAEL MESSNER. Must
ered in September Srd, 1861. Dis
charged for disabiUty, April 1st, 1863.
Died at Pottsville, Schuylkill County,
Penna. Buried in Odd Fellows' Cem
etery. 89th— WILLIAM H. MOSER. Must
ered in September Srd, 1861. Not on
muster-out roll.
90th — ALONZO MARTZ, recruit.
Mustered in March 27th, 1864. Died
February — , 1865, at Harrisburg,
Penna. Buried in Presbyterian Cem
etery, Pottsville, Penna.
91st— JOSHUA MEH AFFER, re
cruit. Mustered in January 29th,
1864. In hospital at muster-out ot
company. Reported dead.
92nd— WILLIAM G. MARSHALL,
recruit. Mustered in February 20th,
1864. Mustered out with company.

Company 1

109

Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Resi
dence, Ocala, Florida.
93rd— SAMUEL MASON, recruit
Mustered in January 28th, 1864. De
serted. Returned to duty. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust Srd, 1865. Reported dead.
94th— JOHN A. MOORE, recruit.
Mustered in March 2nd, 1864. Hon
orably discharged by general order,
August 28th, 1865. Residence, Sol
diers' Home, Santa Monica, Los An
geles County, Cal.
95th — MICHAEL MURRAY, re
cruit. Mustered in February 23rd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
96th — MICHAEL MESSNER, re
cruit. Mustered in January Slst,
1864. Deserted. Returned to duty.
Discharged by general order, August
Srd, 1865. Buried in Odd Fellows'
Cemetery, Pottsville, Pa.
97th — SOCRATES MILLER, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in August
29th, 1864. Discharged July 7th,
1865. Died October 17th, 1895.
98th — EUPRATES MAYER, re
cruit. Mustered in August 2nd, 1864.
Discharged June 27th, 1865. Rest.
dence, Altoona, Blair County, Penna
99th— WILLIAM MASON, recruit,
Mustered in February 19th, 1864.
Discharged for disability, date un
known. Residence, Altoona, Blair
County, Penna.
, 100th— THOMAS McCLUNE, veter
an. Mustered in September Srd,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 28th, 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865.
101st— EDWARD L. McGINLEY.
Mustered in September Srd, 1861.
Deserted  , 1861.
102nd — JOHN McAFEE, r'lCTnit.
Mustered in August 12ch, 1S(;2.
Served on General W. T. Sherman's
escort. Participated in the march
from Atlanta to the Sea. Honorably
discharged June 23rd, 1865. Resi

dence, 200 Union Street, Columbia,
Lancaster County, Penna.
103rd — HENRY McNEIL, recruit.
Mustered in January 25th, 1862. Dis
honorably discharged, date unknown
104th— JOHN NEWMAN, recruit
Mustered in February 22nd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Reported
dead. 105th— SAMUEL OVERTON. Must
ered in September Srd, 1861. Must
ered out, expiration of term.
106th— NOAH OWENS. Mustered
in September Srd, 1861. Deserted —
— . 1861.
107th— WILLIAM H. OTTZ. Must
ered in September Srd, 1861. Desert
ed  . 1861.
108th— HENRY O'NEIL. Mustered
in September Srd, 1861. Deserted De
cember 17th, 1861.
109th— JAMES H. PRICE, veteran
Mustered in September Srd, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. In hospital at muster out
of conipany. Died August — , 1873,
at Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pa.
110th— THOMAS PRICE. Mustered
in September Srd, 1861. Discharged
for disability, date unknown. Report
ed dead.
111th— WILLIAM PURCELL. Must
ered in September Srd, 1861. Dis
charged for disability,  , 1862.
Died  , at Shamokin, Northumber
land County, Penna.
112th— SAMUEL POWELL. Must
ered in August 16th, 1863. Deserted
December — , 1864.
113th— JOHN D. RIMPLE, veteran
Mustered in September Srd, 1861. Re
enlisted as a veteran, November 28th,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Resi
dence, No. 1 Court Street, Wilkes-
Barre, Luzerne County, Penna.
114th— WILLIAM RIMPLE. Must
ered in November 16th, 1861. Desert
ed June 14th, 1862.

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Seventh Penna. Cavalry Roster

115th— THOMAS ROBINSON. Must
ered in September Srd, 1861. Desert
ed  , 1861.
116th— THOMAS REYNOLDS, vet
eran recruit. Mustered in August
14th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
Died June 19th, 1892, at Loakum, De-
Witt County, Texas.
117th— SAMUEL READIFBR, re
cruit. Mustered in February 28th,
1864. In hospital at muster out ot
company. Reported dead.
118th— JOHN RAAB, recruit. Must
ered in February 27th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 2Srd, 1865. Reported dead.
119th — THOMAS RODGERS, re
cruit. Mustered in March 18th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Died AprU
17th, 1870, at Mahanoy City, Schuyl
kill County, Penna.
120th— HENRY RIEGBL, recruit.
Mustered in February 13th, 1864. De
serted. Returned to duty. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865. Residence, Moriah,
Clark County, 111.
121st— GEORGE REDABAUGH, re
cruit. Mustered in February 19th,
1864. Transferred ro Veteran Reserve
Corps, April 7th, 1865. Reported dead.
122nd — ANTHONY RHEAM, re
cruit. Mustered in March 1st, 1864.
Prisoner from October 1st, 1864, to
April 21st 1865. Honorably discharg
ed June 19th, to date May 19th, 1865.
Died — — — , at Marysville, Perry
County, Penna.
12Srd — LEVI SEIBERT, veteran.
Mustered in September Srd, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November 28th,
1863. Captured, wounded, August
20th, 1864, at Lovejoy's Station, Ga.,
"Kilpatrick raid, Atlanta Campaign."
Died of wounds received in action at
Andersonville, Ga.
124th — GEORGE W. SWARTZ.
Mustered in September 21st, 1861
Discharged for disability, date un

known. Died  , at Harrisburg,
Dauphin County, Penna.
125th— JOHN SLATER. Mustered
in September 28th, 186L Died  ,
186/, at Tullahoma, Tenn. Buried in
National Cemetery, NashviUe, Tenn.,
Section A, grave 1,127.
126th — CHRISTOPHER SMOKE.
veteran. Mustered in September Srd,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 28th, 1863. Deserted Decem
ber — , 1864. Killed  , 1870, in
Avondale mine disaster, Plymouth,
Luzerne County, Penna.
127th — ROBERT STOKES. Must
ered in November 20th, 1861. Desert
ed January 1st, 1863.
128th — LEVI E. STEVENSON.
Mustered in September Srd, 1861.
Not on muster-out roll.
129th— FREDERICK SHILLINGER,
recruit. Mustered in February 27th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
130th — WILLIAM H. STACK-
HOUSE, recruit. Mustered in Feb
ruary 20th, 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd,
1865. Residence, 1003 Sixth Avenue,
Altoona, Blair County, Penna.
ISlst— WILLIAM SILTZ, -recruit.
Mustered in February 5th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died January
17th, 1877, at Pottsville, SchuylkUl
County, Penna. Buried in Presbyteri
an Cemetery, Pottsville.
132nd — JOHN STROUSE, recruit
Mustered in February 2nd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
133rd — ISAAC SCHLOSS, recruit
Mustered in February 9th, 1864.
Served on General W. T. Sherman's
escort. Participated in march from
Atlanta to the sea. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Crickmer, Fayette
County, W. Va.
134th— WILLIAM SCHREAMSCER,
recruit. Mustered in January 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company.

HEBER S THOMPSON, Capt. Co. I.

WM. WREN, Capt Co. I,.

Company I

111

Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Soldiers' Home, Rochester
Monroe County, N. Y.
lS5th — FREDERICK SHANDEL
MIER, recruit. Mustered in February
19th, 1864. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865,
Member of W. C. Crook's Post, No,
329,'Boone, Boone County, Iowa. Res
idence. Soldiers' Home, Marshalltown,
Marshall County, Iowa.
136th— HENRY SIMMERS, recruit.
Mustered in February 26th, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon:
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence
Soldiers' Home, Hampton, Va.
137th — MICHAEL SALMON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th
1864. Mustered out with company:
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Res!
dence, Mahanoy City, Schuylkill Coun
ty, Penna.
138th — ALBERT W. SANDS re
cruit Mustered in March 27th, 1864.
Honorably discharged by general or
der, June 10th, 1865. Residence, Potts
ville, Schuylkill County, Penna.
139th— GEORGE SEASHOLTZ, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in August
18th, 1864. Discharged by general
order, July 14th, 1865. Residence, 312.
S. 12th Street, Saginaw, Saginaw
County, Mich.
140th — PETER SHERIDAN, re
cruit. Mustered in March 22nd, 1864.
Died July 20th, 1865 at Nashville,
Tenn. 141st — JAMES TAYLOR. Mustered
in September 3rd, 1861. Deserted — ,
1863. 142nd— WILLIAM THOMAS. Must
ered in September Srd, 1861. Desert
ed January — , 1862.
143rd — MICHAEL TAGG. Must
ered in September 4th, 1861. Desert
ed  . 1861.
144th— GEORGE TIBBINS, recruit.
Mustered in March 1st, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.
August 2Srd, 1865. Residence, Logan-
ton, Clinton County, Penna.

145th — CHARLES TAYLOR, re
cruit. Mustered in February 28th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 1st, 1865. Reported dead,
146th— PATRICK D. WOODS. Must
ered in September Srd, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, July SOth,
1862. .Reported dead.
147th — HIRAM WINING. Must
ered in September 10th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability,  , 1862.
Residence, Lebanon, Lebanon County,
Penna. 148th— LAZARUS WALKER. Must
ered in September Srd, 1861. Dis
honorably discharged, date unknown.
Residence, Luzerne, Luzerne County,
Penna. 149th— WILLIAM WATTS, veteran.
Mustered in September Srd, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November 28th,
1863. Deserted March 15th, 1864,
from hospital at York, York County,
Penna. Residence, Mt. Carmel, North
umberland County, Penna.
150th — THOMAS WHITE. Must
ered in September Srd, 1861. Desert
ed  . 1861.
151st — PETER WILKING. Must
ered in November 23rd, 1861. Desert
ed  , 1863.
152nd— THOMAS WILLIAMS. Must
ered in September Srd, 1861. Not on
muster-out roll.
153rd — JOHN WOGLEY, recruit
Mustered in February 22nd, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence
Allegheny City, Allegheny County
Penna. 154th— JOHN WEST, recruit. Must
ered in March 19th, 1864. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 2Srd, 1865. Residence, 519 Mif
flin Street, Butler, Butler County
155th— BENJAMIN P. WINTERS
recruit (1 year). Mustered in Au
gust 21st 1864. Discharged by gen
eral order, July 10th, 1865. Died July
— , 1895, at Buck, Lancaster County,
Penna.

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Seventh Penna. Cavalry Roster

156th— WILLIAM M. WATTS, re
cruit. Mustered in March 7th, 1864.
Promoted to Adjutant, May 15th, 1865.
See Field and Staff.
157th— JOHN WILET, recruit. Must
ered in  . Deserted December
— , 1864.
158th— FREDERICK WANNER, re
cruit. Mustered in  . Desert
ed December — , 1864.
159th— ROBERT YOUNG, recruit.
Mustered in February 28th, 1861.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Shickshinny, Luzerne County, Penna.
160th — AUGUST ZIMMERMAN.
Mustered in September 2Srd, 1861.
Deserted. Returned to duty. Must
ered out December 10th, 1864, expira

tion of term. Died March 28th, 1900,
at New Hartford, Butler County,
Iowa. 161st — DAVID ZUBLER, recruit.
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
162nd — CHARLES ZINDLE, re
cruit. Mustered in February 26th,
1864. Prisoner from October 1st,
1864, to April 21st 1865. Discharged
June 19th, to date May 19th, 1865.
163rd — JOHN McGOVERN. Must
ered in March ISth, 1861. Mustered
out March 13th, 1864. Died March 21,
1893. Buried in Odd Fellows' Ceme
tery, ^t. Clair, SchuylkiU County,
Penna.

Company K.

CAPTAINS.

1st — Captain — DAVID G. MAY.
Mustered in November 4th, 1861, to
rank from September 20th, 1861.
Killed September 21st 1863, on Mis
sionary Ridge, Ga., east of Rossville,
Ga., at 11 P. M., in last attack, battle
of Chickamauga, Ga.
2nd— Captain— JAMES G. TAYLOR.
Mustered in October 12th, 1861. Sec
ond Lieutenant, to rank from Octo
ber 8th, 1861. Wounded May 5th,
1862, in action at Lebanon, Tenn.
Promoted to First Lieutenant July,
1st 1863, to rank from May 1st, 1863.
To Captain March 25th, 1864, to rank
from March 1st, 1864. Killed August
20th, 1864, in action at Loyejoy's Sta
tion, Ga., "Kilpatrick raid, Atlanta
Campaign." Srd — Captain — FREDERICK H.
GEETY. Mustered in September 6th,
1861. Sergeant Co. I. Promoted to
Second Lieutenant, Co. I, March 1st,
1863. to rank from January 24th,

1863, to Captain Co. K, November
15th, 1864. Not mustered. Mustered
out January 12th, 1865. Died — — ,
1884, at Leadville, Lake County, Col.
See Company I.
4th— Captain— WILLIAM H. COL
LINS, veteran. Mustered in Septem
ber 23rd, 1861. Prompted to Ser
geant. Re-enlisted as a veter"an, No
vember SSrd, 1863. Promoted to First
Lieutenant December 18th, 1864, to
rank from, December 1st, 1864, to
Captain, August 10th, 1865, to rank
from July 24th, 1865. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Residence, Wellsville,
Franklin County, Kan.
FIRST LIEUTENANTS.
1st — First Lieutenant— JOSEPH G.
VALE. Mustered in October 12th,
1861. Wounded and captured in ac
tion at Gallatin, Tenn., August 21st,
1862. Promoted to Captain Co. M,
July 1st, 1863, to rank from May 1st,
1863. See Company M.

Company K

113

2nd— First Lieutenant— HEBER B.
ESSINGTON. Mustered In November
14th, 1861. Sergeant Co. B. Promo
ted to Second Lieutenant Co. B, June
26th, 1862, to First Lieutenant Co. K,
March 1st, 1864. Not mustered. Re
signed as Second Lieutenant Co. B,
May 2nd, 1864. Residence, 2352 Pope
Avenue, St. Louis, Mo.
Srd — First Lieutenant— WILLIAM
0. BATEMAN. Private Co. L. Must
ered in February 27th, 1864. Promo
ted to Second Lieutenant Co. K, De
cember 17th, 1864, to rank from De
cember 1st, 1864, to First Lieutenant
July 24th, 1865. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd,
1865. SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
1st— Second. Lieutenant — JESSE
KERSEY HUTTON. Mustered in Sep
tember 18th, 1861. Promoted to Ser
geant to Second Lieutenant, July 1st,
1863, to rank from May 1st, 1863. Hon
orably discharged April SOth, 1864.
Reported dead.
2nd— Second . Lieutenant— GEORGE
M. HERR, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 28th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a
veteran, November 2Srd, 1863. Pro
moted First Sergeant, March 12th,
1864, to Second Lieutenant, July 24th,
1865. Not mustered. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd 1865. Died April 7th, 1887.
SERGEANTS.
1st— Q. M. Sergeant— H. M OVER-
HOLTZER, veteran. Mustered in
September 1st, 1861. Promoted to
Corporal, to Sergeant, May 8th, 1863.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Absent on detached serv
ice at muster out of company.
2nd — Commissary Sergeant — WIL
LIAM CROSSLAND, veteran. Must
ered in September 23rd, 1861. Pro
moted Sergeant, October Srd, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
23rd, 1863. Mustered out with com

pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Died — — — at Connellsville, Fay
ette County, Penna.
Srd— Sergeant— JACOB MARTIN,
veteran. Mustered in October 5th,
1861. Promoted to Corporal, June 1st,
1862, to Sergeant March 12th, 1864.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
Residence Brazil, Clay County, Ind.
4th— Sergeant — JACOB RHOADS,
veteran. Mustered in September
16th, 1861. Promoted to Corporal, —
— , 1862. Re-enlisted as a veteran,
November 28th, 1863. Promoted to
Sergeant, December 6th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Raw-
linsville Lancaster County, Penna.
5th— Sergeant— JOHN MYERS, vet
eran. Mustered in September 15th,
1861. Promoted to Corporal, June
10th, 1863. Re-enlisted as a veteran,
November 28th, 1863. Promoted to
Sergeant, March 1st 1865. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Residence, West Pair-
view, Cumberland County, Penna.
6th — Sergeant — JAMES BARN
HART, veteran. Mustered in Septem
ber 2Srd, 1861. Wounded, captured
and paroled, August 21st, 1862, in ac
tion at Gallatin, Tenn. Served as
Orderly to Major General James S.
Negley, in battle of Stone's River,
Tenn., December 26th, 1862, to Janu-
arq 5th, 1863. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran, November 28th, 1863. Promot
ed to Corporal, March 12th, 1864, to
Sergeant, March 1st, 1865. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Residence, Juniataville,
Fayette County, Penna.
7th— Sergeant— S. J. W. VERNON.
Mustered in October 12th, 1861. Cap
tured October 17th 1863, carrying dis
patches to General W. S. Sherman,
from Maysville, Ala. Died June 24th,
1864, in Andersonville Prison, Ga.
Buried in National Cemetery, Ander-

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sonviUe, Ga., grave 2428. ,His home
was Pottsville, SchuylkiU County, Pa.
8th— Sergeant— JONAS F. LONG,
veteran. Mustered in October 27th,
1861. Wounded September 21st 1863,
on Missionary Ridge, battle of Chick
amauga, Ga. Re-enlisted as a veter
an, November 28th, 1863. Promoted
to First Lieutenant Co. B, June 27th,
1864, to rank from March 1st 1864.
Residence, Vallejo, Solan County, Cal.
See Company B.
9th— Sergeant — GEORGE T. FRA-
ZIER, veteran. Mustered in October
12th, 1861. Promoted to Regimental
Commissary Sergeant, November 1st,
1863. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 28th, 1863. Died January
26th, 1898, at Pittsburg, Penna. See
Field and Staff.
10th— Sergeant— FRANKLIN TUM-
LINSON. Mustered in October 12th,
1861. Transferred to Co. L, 18th Reg
iment, U. S. Cavalry, February 10th,
1863. Residence, Harrisburg, Dauphin
County, Penna.
llth— Sergeant— SMITH BROWN-
FIELD. Mustered in October Slst,
1861. Discharged for disability. May
— , 1862. Reported dead.
12th— Sergeant — DAVID HARLIN.
Mustered in October 12th, 1861. Must
ered out November 2nd, 1864, expira
tion of term. Residence, 409 East
Strawberry Street, Lancaster, Lan
caster County, Penna.
ISth — Sergeant — HUGH ARM
STRONG. Mustered In October 12th,
1861. Mustered out November 2nd,
1864, expiration of term. Wounded
September 21st, 1863, on Missionary
Ridge, battle of Chickamauga Ga.
Residence, Rawlinsville, Lancaster
County, Penna. CORPORALS.
1st— Corporal— HENRY R. BAKER,
veteran. Mustered in September 1st,
1861. Promoted to Corporal, March
— , 1863. Re-enUsted as a veteran,
November 28th 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August

23rd, 1865. Residence, 2140 Atlas
Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County,
Penna. 2nd — Corporal — ABRAHAM KEP-
PERLY, veteran. Mustered_ in No
vember 7th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a
veteran, November 28th, 1863. Pro
moted to Corporal March 12th, 1864.
Mustered out with company Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Gap, Lancaster County, Penna.
Srd — Corporal — MARTIN McGOWN,
veteran. Mustered In October 2Srd,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 28th, 1863. Promoted to Cor
poral March 1st 1865. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Died September 6th, 1886,
at Lancaster Lancaster County, Pa.
4th— Corporal— JOHN SCHAFNER.
Mustered in October Slst 1861.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve
Corps, September 19th, 1864. Died — ,
— , at Lancaster, Lancaster County,
Penna. 5th — Corporal — JOHN FISHER.
Mustered in October Slst, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, September — ,
1862. Reported dead.
6th — Corporal — HAZZARD P.
SMITH. Mustered in October 12th,
1861. Mustered out November 2nd,
1864, expiration of term. Residence,
Santa Monica, Los Angeles County.
Cal. 7th — Corporal — THOMAS Mc
GRAND. Mustered in October 12th,
1861. Killed May 5th 1862, in action
at Lebanon, Tenn.
8th— Corporal— JOSEPH E. LEV-
INGTON, veteran. Mustered in Sep
tember 22nd 1861. Re-enlisted as a
veteran, November 28th, 1863. Pro
moted to Corporal  , 1864. Died
July 13th, 1865 at Columbus, Ga.
9th— Corporal— JOHN H. WHIT-
ZEL, recruit. Mustered in February
29th, 1864. Promoted to Corporal
March I'st, 1865. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865.

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lOth— Corporal— JOHN N. BOYD,
recruit. Mustered in February 18th,
1863. Promoted to Corporal, March
1st 1865. Mustered out with compa
ny, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
Residence, New Haven, Penna.
llth — Corporal — E. W. ROSEN-
CRANS, recruit. Mustered in Feb
ruary 6th, 1863. Promoted to Cor
poral, to Regimental Commlssiay Ser«
geant, September — . 1864. See Field
and Staff.
12th— Corporal — SAMUEL D. BY-
ERLY veteran recruit. Mustered in
February 23rd, 1864. Promoted to
Corporal March 1st, 1865. Mustered
nut with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Detailed as scout in 1st
Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division. Died
August 7th, 1886, at Leavenworth,
Kansas. 13th— Corporal— SAMUEL A. MIL
LER, recruit. Mustered in February
24th, 1864. Promoted to Corporal
March 1st 1865. Mustered out with
company Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. BUGLERS.
1st— Bugler— WILLIAM H. RICH,
veteran. Mustered in September 1st,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 28th, 1863. In hospital at
muster-out of company.
2nd— Bugler— ROBERT W. DINS-
MORE. Mustered in October 12th,
1861. Discharged for disability, Sep
tember — , 1862.
BLACKSMITHS.
1st— Blacksmith — FREDERICK G.
WEAVER, veteran. Mustered in De
cember 2nd, 1861. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran, December 4th, 1863. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Residence, Marysville,
Perry County, Penna.
2nd— Blacksmith,— JOHN L. GIV-
LER, Mustered in October 12th, 1861.
Discharged for disability, October 15,
1862.

Srd — Blacksmith — CHARLES
HUGHES. Mustered in NovembeJ-
13th, 1861. Mustered out October
19th, 1864, expiration of term.
PRIVATES.
1st— JACOB ANDREWS, veteran.
Mustered in October 25th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Died May 20th, 1864, at
Nashville, Tenn. Buried in National
Cemetery, Nashville, Tenn., Section
J, grave 356.
2nd— JAMES ANDERSON. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. Died
 , at LouisviUe, Ky.
3rd— DAWSON ASHMAN, recruU.
Mustered in February 17th, 1864.
Absent, on detached service, at mus
ter-out of company. Died.
4th— JOHN AMES, recruit. Must
ered in February 25th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865.
5th— SAMUEL AUTMAN, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in August SOth,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 2Srd, 1865.
6th — CHARLES BIXLER. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. Prisoner
from October 1st 1864, to April 21st
1865. Honorably discharged July
12th, to date May 18th, 1865. Died
April llth, 1897, at Wormleysburg,
Cumberland County, Penna.
7th— JOHN BARNHART. Mustered
In October 12th, 1861. Transferred
to 2nd Regiment, U. S. Cavalry, Feb
ruary 10th, 1863. Residence, New
Haven, Payette County, Penna.
8th— SAMUEL BAUM. Mustered
In October Slst, 1861. Discharged for
disability, September — , 1862.
9th — SOLOMON BAKER. Must
ered in December 13th, 1861. Cap-
tyred  . Died October 27th, 1862,
at Annapolis, Md.
10th — JOHN BIXLER, recruit.
Mustered in February 22nd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,

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Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
Wormleysburg, Cumberland County,
Penna. llth — EZRA BOWMAN, recruit
Mustered in February 23rd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Remington, Jasper County, Ind.
12th — JOHN BOWMAN, recruit.
Mustered in February 23rd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
13th— JOHN H. BROWN, recruit.
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
In hospital at muster-out of company.
14th— WILLIAM H. BEITLEMAN,
recruit. Mustered in February 2Srd,
1865. Discharged by general order,
July 15th, 1865. Residence, Camp
Hill, Cumberland County, Penna.
'l5th — JOHN BORNER, recruit.
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
16th — JOSEPH BRITZ, recruit
Mustered in February 2nd, 1864.
Died June 8th, 1865, at Cincinnati,
Ohio. Buried in National Cemetery,
Cincinnati, Ohio, Section C, grave 34.
17th— DAVID BARR, recruit (1
year). Mustered in December 27th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga. August 23rd, 1865.
18th— PETER BUCHANAN, recruit.
Mustered in February 25th, 1864.
Not on muster-out roll.
19th— JOHN BURNS, recruit (1
year). Mustered in January 2nd.
1865. Discharged by general order,
July 13th, 1865.
20th — FRANCIS A. CARRAHER.
Mustered in October 12th, 1861.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve
Corps, September 13th, 1863. Resi
dence, New Cumberland, Cumberland
County, Penna.
21st — WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM.
Mustered in November 13th, 1861.
Discharged for disability, June 13th,

1862. Died February 20th, 1901, at
Allenwood, Union County, Penna.
22nd— CLARK COLLINS. Must
ered in December 18th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, December
29th, 1862. Residence, Connellsville,
Fayette County, Penna.
23rd— DAVID CULP. Mustered in
October 12th, 1861. Died February
26th, 1862, at Bardstown, Ky. Buried
in National Cemetery, Lebanon, Ky.,
Section B, grave 21.
. 24th— RICHARD COOK. Mustered
in December Slst 1861. Died at
Bardstown, Ky., April 4th, 1862. Bur
ied in National Cemetery, Lebanon,
Ky., Section B, grave 45.
25th — SAMUEL C. CAMPBELL.
recruit (1 year). Mustered in Au
gust 17th, 1864. Discharged by gen
eral order, June 27th, 1865.
26th— AMOS CONOWAY, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September
20th, 1864. Discharged by general
order, June 23rd, 1865.
27th— GEORGE DAWSON. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, September — ,
1862. 28th— BENJAMIN DELACAMP, re
cruit. Mustered in February 5th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga. August 23rd, 1865.
29th— JAMES DONNELLY, recruit
Mustered in August 18th, 1864.
Not on muster-out roll.
SOth— SMITH DAWSON, recruit (1
year). Mustered in September 20th,
1864. Honorably discharged, June
23rd, 1865. Residence, New Haven,
Fayette County, Penna.
Slst — SAMUEL ELLENBERGER,
veteran. Mustered in September
12th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran,
November 28th, 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865.
32nd— SAMUEL EYSTER, Must
ered in November 13th. 1861. Dis
charged for disability. May 1st, 1862.
Died  , at Youngstown, Ohio.

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117

SSrd — ABRAHAM ELLENBER
GER, recruit. Mustered in February
8th, 1864. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865
Residence, Marysville, Perry County,
Penna. 34th— GEORGE W. ESLINGER, re
cruit Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga. August 23rd, 1865.
35th— JOSHUA M. FRANKLIN, vet
eran. Mustered in October 1st, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Honorably discharged by
general order, October 4th, 1865.
36th— MICHAEL FISHER, veteran.
Mustered in October 22nd, 1861
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Residence, Wernersville, Berks Coun
ty, Penna.
S7th — THOMAS W. FRAZIER
Mustered in October 12th, 186L
Prisoner from October 1st, 1864, to
AprU 21st 1865. Honorably dis
charged, June 10th, to date May 19th,
1865. Died May 1st 1897, at Saxon-
burg, Butler County, Penna.
S8th— ABRAHAM PRY. Mustered
in October Slst 1861. Died AprU
22nd, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn. Bur
ied in National Cemetery, Nashville,
Tenn., Section A, grave 210.
39th— THOMAS FRANCIS, recruit.
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died  ,
at Connellsville, Fayette County,
Penna. 40th — SAMUEL FRANKLINBER-
GER, recruit. Mustered in March 9th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga. August 23rd, 1865.
41st— ALBERT FISHER, recruit.
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Reported
dead. 42nd— ADAM FREDERICK, recruit.
(1 year). Mustered in August 29th,

1864. Discharged by general order,
June 2Srd, 1865.
43rd— SAMUEL GANGWAY. Must
ered in October 16th, 1861. Mustered
out October 15th, 1864, expiration of
term. Reported dead.
44th — WILLIAM GLENDBNING.
Mustered in October 31st 1861.
Discharged for disability, September
— , 1862. Reported dead.
45th — ALBERT E. GILHOUSEN.
Mustered in December Slst, 1864.
Mustered out November 2nd, 1864, ex
piration of term. Reported dead.
46th— SAMUEL GROFF. Mustered
in September 22nd, 1861. Died June
5th, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn. Buried
in National Cemetery, Nashville,
Tenn., Section A, grave 425.
47th — MORRIS GRIFFIN, recruit.
Mustered in November 2Srd, 1862.
Absent at muster-out of company.
Reported dead.
48th — WILSON GRAY, recruit,
Mustered in February 20th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Icksburg, Perry County, Penna.
49th— WILLIAM GIBSON, recruit
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
In hospital at muster-out of company.
SOth— JOSEPH GBNSINGER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 1st,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Marysville, Perry County,
Penna. 51st— IRVIN GILES, recruit. Must
ered in February 27th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Con
nellsville, Fayette County, Penna.
52nd— JOHN GIVLER, recruit. Must
ered in February 25th, 1864. Died
October 21st 1864, at Columbia,
Tenn. Buried in National Cemetery,
Stone's River, Tenn., Section L,
grave 375.
53rd— GEORGE GIVLER, recruit.
Mustered in February 25th, 1864.
Died October 14th, 1864, at Columbia,

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Tenn. Buried in National Cemetery,
Stone's River, Tenn., grave 374.
54th— ALFRED GRUBBS, recruit
Mustered in February 25th, 1864.
Died May 22nd, 1865, on hospital
boat, near Louisville, Ky.
55th— JOHN GILFILLIN, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September
19th, 1864. Discharged by general
order, June 23rd, 1865.
56th— GARRETT HASKBR. Must
ered in November 15th, 1861. Must
ered out October 14th, 1864, expira
tion of term.
57th— JACOB HASLBR. Mustered
in November ISth, 1861. Discharged
for disability. May 1st 1862.
58th — GEORGE HOLIDAY. Must
ered in December 18th, 1861. Died
April 9th, 1864, at Huntsville, Ala.
59th— JOHN HALFPENNY. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. Died
April 2nd, 1862, at NashviUe, Tenn
Buried in National Cemetery, at Nash
ville, Tenn., Section A, grave 147.
60th— SIMON HOUSER. Mustered
in December 18th, 1861. Died Janu
ary 9th, 1862. Buried in National
Cemetery, Louisville, Ky., Section A,
range 23, grave 13.
61st— EDWARD HADDEN, recruit.
Mustered in June 10th, 1863. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 2Srd. 1865. Died May — , 1895.
62nd — FREEMAN HAFLEY, re
cruit. Mustered in February 27th,
1864. Prisoner from October 1st,
1864, to March 24th, 1865. Discharged
by general order, June 27th, 1865.
Reported dead.
6Srd— JOSEPH HAVAKER. recruit.
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company. Macon,
Ga., August 23rd. 1865. Residence,
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Penna.
64th— WILLIAM HANE, recruit
Mustered in February 23rd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
65th— GEORGE W. HECK, recruit.
Mustered in February 1st, 1864.
Died December 2Srd, 1864, at Louis

viUe, Ky. Buried in National Ceme
tery,' Louisville, Ky., Section C, range
3, grave 71.
66th— GEORGE HEISLER, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in August 29th,
1864. Discharged July 13th, 1865.
Residence, 98 Frederick Street, Lan
caster, Lancaster County Penna.
67th— ELLIS HARLIN, recruit (1
year). Mustered in August 10th,
1864. Discharged by general order,
June 23rd, 1865. Residence, Truce,
Lancaster County, Penna.
68th— WILLIAM H. HACKETT, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber 14th, 1864. Discharged by gen
eral order, June 23rd, 1865.
69th— CHRIST. ISENBERGER, vet
eran. Mustered in November 7th.
1861. Re-enlisted as a vetran, No
vember 28th, 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
2Srd, 1865. Reported dead.
70th— WILLIAM M. IRVINE, vet
eran. Mustered in October 16th
1861. Promoted to Regimental Hos
pital Steward, October 16th, 186L
See Field and Staff.
71st — JOHN H. INGRAM, recruit.
Mustered in February 23rd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga.. August 23rd, 1865.
72nd— WILLIAM ISENGAST, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
7Srd — THOMAS R. JOHNSON,
veteran. Mustered in October 12th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 28th, 1863. Transferred to
Co. D, January 1st, 1864. Died Sep
tember 15th, 1898, at Baltimore, Md.
See Company D.
74th — CYRUS JACKSON. Must
ered in October 18th. 1861. Mustered
out November 7th, 1864, expiration of
term. Residence, McConnellsville,
Morgan County, Ohio.
75th — ALEXANDER KELLEY.
Mustered in December 13th, 1861.
Discharged for disability, September
— , 1862. Reported dead.

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119

76th — FRANKLIN KNIGHT, re
cruit. Mustered in June 20th, 1862
Transferred to 4th Regiment, Tenn.
Cavalry, December — , 1863.
77th — JOHN KNIGHT, recruit
Mustered in June 20th, 1862. Trans
ferred to 4th Regiment Tennessee
Cavalry, December — , 1863. Died
June 17th, 1864, at Andersonville,
Ga. Buried in National Cemetery,
Andersonville, Ga., grave 2,076.
78th — JOHN KESLER, recruit
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
79th — HENRY KOVE, recruit
Mustered in February Srd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
SOth— MICHAEL B. KENDIG, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in August
20th, 1864. Discharged by general
order, June 2Srd, 1865.
81st — FRANKLIN KERNER, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in August
Slst, 1864. Discharged by general
order, June 2Srd, 1865.
82nd— WILLIAM LASH, veteran.
Mustered in September 23rd, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon., Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
Residence, AUentown, Lehigh County,
Penna. 83rd— EDWARD J. LIVINGSTON.
Mustered in October 12th, 1861. Died
August 1st 1862. at Louisville, Ky.
Buried at Columbus, Ohio, grave
12.878. 84th— THEODORE LAMBERSON,
recruit (1 year). Mustered in Sep
tember 2?th, 1864. Discharged by
general order. .Tune 2Srd, 1865. Resi
dence, Kew, Ringgold County. Iowa.
85th— JOHN A. MITCHELL, veter
an. Mustered in October 23rd, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon. Ga.. August 2Srd, 1865.
86th— ELLIS MITCHELL, veteran.
Mustered in October 25th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November

28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
Died  . 1899.
87th— WILLIAM MECK. Mustered
in October 12th, 1861. Discharged
for disability, September — , 1862.
Died at Lancaster, Lancaster County,
Penna. 88th— JOHN R. MINICK. Must
ered in October 12th, 1864. Mustered
out January 6th, 1865, expiration of
term. Residence, Stone Hill, Clear-
born County, Ala.
89th — CHRISTIAN MESSNER,
Mustered in November 13th, 1861.
Drowned near Louisville, Ky., Decem
ber 23rd, 1861.
90th— PETER MITCHELL. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. At home
on sick furlough. Died December — ,
1861. 91st— WILLIAM MILLER. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. Captured
August 21st, 1862, in action at Galla
tin, Tenn. Died March 16th, 1864, at
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Penna.
92nd— WILLIAM MONBYHAM, re
cruit Mustered in June 20th, 1862.
Deserted July — , 1862.
9Srd — HAMILTON MOORE, re
cruit. Mustered In November 28th,
186S. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
94th— WILLIAM MARTIN, recruit
Mustered in February 20th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga.. August 2Srd, 1865.
95th — JOHN A. MILLER, recruit.
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
96th— JOHN B. MYERS, recruit
Mustered in February 25th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
97th— ANDREW MYERS, recrulL
Mustered in February 1st, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Fayette City, Fayette County, Penna.
98th— THOMAS MEANS or MAINS,
recruit. Mustered in February 20th,

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1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Fairview Avenue, Connells
ville, Fayette County, Penna.
99th — ARCHIBALD L. MULLEN,
recruit. Mustered in February 25th,
1864. KiUed May 27th, 1864, in ac
tion at Dallas, Ga. Buried in National
Cemetery, Marietta, Ga., Section J,
grave 165.
100th— SOLOMON MECK, recruit
Mustered in February 19th, 1864.
Captured October SOth, 1864. Died
May 15th, 1865, at Jefferson Bar
racks, Mo.
101st — JOHN MATHIAS, recruit
Mustered in February 5th, 1864. Pris
oner from October 1st 1864, to April
21st, 1865. Discharged by general
order, June 19th, 1865.
102nd — WILLIAM McCLINTOCK,
veteran. Mustered in November 19th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 28th, 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Died November 22nd,
1899, in Dunbar Township, Fayette
County, Penna.
103rd— JAMES McCOMBS. Must
ered in November ISth, 1861. Died
May 18th, 1862, at LouisvUle, Ky.
Buried in National Cemetery, Louis
viUe, Ky., Section A, range 24,
grave 3.
104th — LELAND McKOWN, re
cruit. Mustered in November 23rd,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Rochester, Beaver County
Penna. 105th— JAMBS McHBNRY, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864. In
hospital at muster-out of company.
106th— JOHN McKARNS, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September
29th, 1864. Discharged by general
order, June 2Srd, 1865.
107th — MESCHICK NETHKIN,
recruit. Mustered in February 25th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.

108th — GEORGE W. OSTER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 27th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girard
eau County, Mo.
109th— THOMAS O'DONNELL, re
cruit. Mustered in October Slst, 1862.
Deserted November 1st, 1862.
110th— DANIEL PAUL. Musterea
in November ISth, 1861. Mustered
out November SOth, 1864, expiration
of term. Residence, Port Carbon,
Schuylkill County, Penna.
111th — HENRY POORMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 8 th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
112th — AMOS QUINN, recruit
Mustered in January 25th, 1864. In
hospital at muster-out of company.
113th— MOSES H. RAMAGE, re
cruit. Mustered in February 27th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Brownsville, Fayette County,
Penna. 114th— JACOB RUTTER, recruit.
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Prisoner from October 1st, 1864, to
April 21st 1865. Honorably dis
charged by general order, June 19th,
1865. 115th— ABRAHAM RUPPLBY, re
cruit. Mustered in February 22nd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
116th— HENRY L. RHOADS, re
cruit. Mustered in February 23rd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
117th — HENRY REINHART, re
cruit. Mustered in February Srd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
118th— AMZY ROBINSON, recruit
Mustered in February 22nd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
119th — WILLIAM ROSBNCRANS,
recruit. Mustered in February 29tb,

Company K

121

1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
120th— JOSEPH robbins, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in November Srd,
1863. Prisoner from October 1st,
1864, to AprU 4th, 1865. Honorably
discharged September 4th, to date
August 23rd, 1865.
121st— SAMUEL RINIER, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in January 5th,
1865. Not on muster-out roll.
122nd— WILSON H. SMITH, veter.
an. Mustered in September 1st, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Residence, 130 W. Philadelphia Street
York, York County, Penna.
12Srd— BENJAMIN SWANK, vet
eran. Mustered in September 23rd,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran No
vember 28th, 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Died  , at ConneUs-
ville, Payette County, Penna.
124th— MONTGOMERY SHANNON,
veteran. Mustered in November 5th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 28th, 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd. 1865. Reported dead.
125th — WILLIAM H. SHUTTLE,
veteran. Mustered in October 21st,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 28th. 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
2Srd. 1865. Died October 22nd 1884.
126th— GEORGE SCHRTBER. Must
ered in October 12th. 1861. Trans
ferred to Co. L, U. S. Cavalry, Febru
ary 10th, 1863.
127th — ROBERT B. SECHRIST.
Mustered In October 12th. 1861.
Transferred to Co. L, U. S. Cavalry.
Pebruary IOth. 1S6S. Residence, Con-
nellsville. Favette County. Penna.
128th — WILLIAM H. H. SMITH.
Mustered in October 12th, 1861.
Discharged for disability, September
— . 1862.
129th — GEORGE SWANK. Must-
ered in October Slst 1861. Discharged

for disability, September — . 1862.
Died March 22nd, 1900, at Connells
ville, Fayette County, Penna.
130th— JAMES SPINDLER. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. Mustered
out November 2nd, 1864, expiration of
term. Residence, Christiana, Lancas
ter County, Penna.
ISlst — JOHN SMALLEY. Must
ered in October 12th 1861. Mustered
out November 2nd, 1864, expiration of
term. 132nd — JAMBS SIMONS. Must-
red in  , 1861. Died October 9th,
1862, at Annapolis, Md.
ISSrd- EMANUEL STOUT. Must
ered in November 13th, 1861. De
serted November — , 1861. Residence,
3 Tustin Street S. S. Pittsburg, Pa.
134th— ALEXANDER SIMONS, re
cruit Mustered in June 20th, 1862.
Transferred to 4th Regiment, Tennes
see Cavalry, December — . 1863.
136th— WILLIAM L. SIMONS, re
cruit. Mustered in June 20th, 1862.
Transferred to 4th Regiment, Tennes
see Cavalry, December — , 1863.
lS7th— JOHN H. SALESMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in March 10th, 1863.
Absent, on detached service, at mus
ter out of company. Residence, Nor
wich, Chemung County, N. Y.
lS8th— STEPHEN STEWART, re
cruit. Mustered in November 28th,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
139th — JOHN SAMPLE, recruit
Mustered in February 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga.. August 2Srd, 1865. Died,  ,
1900. at Knox City, Knox County, Mo.
140th— JOHN W. SECHRIST, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
141st— JAMES SOLLERS, recruit
Mustered in February 22, 1861.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, -1865. Died Sep
tember 16th, 1899, at Harrisburg Dau
phin County, Penna.

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142nd — DENNIS STEPHENS, re
cruit. Mustered in February 12th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 865.
14Srd— HIRAM STOUPERr recruit
Mustered in February 22nd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
144th— HENRY SUGARS, recruit.
Mustered in February 8th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga. August 2Srd, 1865.
145th — JOHN SNYDER, recruit
Mustered in February 22nd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Mt. Carmel, Northumberland County,
Penna. 146th— WILLTAM R. STERLING,
recruit. Mustered in February 22nd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
147th— JOHN F. SMALL, recruit.
Mustered in February 23rd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
148th— JACOB SECHRIST, recruit
Mustered in February 25th, 1864.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve
Corps, December 18th, 1864.
149th— MICHAEL STONBR, recruit
Mustered in February 8th, 1864.
Died September 15th, 1864, at Mari
etta, Ga. Buried in National Ceme
tery, Marietta, Ga., Section G, grave
18. 150th— HENRY O. SHAY, recruit.
Mustered in March 26th, 1864. Pris
oner from October 1st, 1864, to Apr'
21st, 1865. Honorably discharged
June 10th, to date May 19th, 1865.
Died February 14th, 1905, at Pitts
burg, Pa. Buried in Soldiers' Plot,
Allegheny County, Penna.
151st— SAMUEL SCHLEGGEL, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in October
8th, 1864. Mustered out with compa
ny, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
152nd— ISAAC SANDSBERRY, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber 12th, 1864. Discharged June 23rd,
1865.

15Srd— JOHN THOMAS, recruit
Mustered in June 20th, 1862. Trans
ferred to 4th Regiment, Tennessee
Cavalry, December — , 1863. Residenca
Pikeville Bledso County, Tenn.
154th — CHARLES TENNES, re
cruit. Mustered in March 5th, 1864.
Died September 16th, 1864, at Mur
freesboro, Tenn. Buried in National
Cemetery, Stone's River, Tenn., grave
219. 155th — JOSHUA TRAVIS, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September
20th, 1864. Honorably discharged
June 23rd, 1865. Residence, 554 N.
Queen Street, Lancaster, Lancaster
County, Penna.
156th — EDWARD TODD, recruit (1
year). Mustered in December SOth,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
157th — WILLIAM TERNEY, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber 29th, 1864. Discharged by general
order, June 2Srd, 1865.
158th — DAVID ULRICH, recruit.
Mustered in November 6th, 1863
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
159th— MARTIN UPDEGRAFF, re
cruit. Mustered In Pebruary 1st
1864. Mustered out with company
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
160th — ANDREW UPDEGRAFF,
recruit. Mustered in February 1st,
1864. Mustered out with company
Macon, Ga.. August 23rd, 1865.
161st— GEORGE WIREMAN. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. Dis
charged, date unknown. Died — — ,
at Lancaster. Lancaster County, Pa.
162nd— CHARLES T. WATSON
Mustered in October 12th, 1861. Dis
charged. June 27th, 1864, for wounds
received June 27th, 1863, in charge on
Shelbyville. Tenn. Reported dead.
16Srd— EUGENE WATSON. Must
ered in October 12th, 1861. Discharged
November 2nd, 1864. expiration of
term. Reported dead.
164th— CORNELIUS WRIGHT, re
cruit. Mustered in June 21st 1863.

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Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
January — 1865.
165th— JACOB W. WALKER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Prisoner from October 1st 1864.
to March 28th, 1865. Discharged by
general order, June 27th, 1865. Re
ported dead.
166th— WILLIAM H. WILLOWER,
recruit. Mustered in February 23rd,
1864. Mustered ' out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
167th — ELISHA WICK, recruit.
Mustered in February 24th, 1864.

Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd 1865. Reported
dead. 168th — WILLIAM WAYANT, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in August
20th, 1864. Discharged September
16th, to date September 1st 1865.
169th — MORRIS B. WELLS, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber 19th, 1864. Wounded April 2nd,
1865, in action at Selma, Ala. Honor
ably discharged by general order May
31st 1865.

Company L.

CAPTAINS.

1st— Captain — • CHARLES C. Mc
CORMICK. Private Co. D. Mustered
in October 9th, 1861. Promoted to
Captain Co. L, November 14th, 1861.
to Colonel, January 10th, 1865, to rank
from December 1st, 1864. Died Janu
ary Slst 1884. See Field and Staff.
2nd— Captain — WILLIAM WREN.
Private Co. H, "Tower Guards", 6th
P. V. I., from April 22nd to July 27th,
1861. Captain Co. B, 129th P. V. I.,
term 9 months, August llth, 1862.
Mustered out May 18th, 1863. First
Lieutenant Co. L, 7th Penna. Vet.
Vol. Cavalry. Mustered in March llth,
1864, to rank March 1st 1864. Pro
moted to Captain February 15th, 1865,
to rank from December Jst, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died  .
at Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pa.
FIRST LIEUTENANTS.
1st— First Lieutenant— JOHN UM-
PLEBY. Mustered in December 7th,
1861, to rank from September 23rd,
1861. Resigned November 1st, 1862.
Died  1894, in Kansas.
2nd — First Lieutenant— ROBERT
McCORMICK. Appointed from civil

life. Mustered in December 15th,
1862, to rank from November 1st,
1862. Promoted to Captain Co. G,
March llth, 1864, to rank from March
1st 1864. Killed December 29th, 1864,
at Bardstown, Ky. See Company G.
Srd — First Lieutenant — OTIS G.
GERALD, veteran. Private. Muster
ed in December 7th, 1861. Promoted
to Corporal, to Sergeant, to First
Lieutenant, February 15th, 1865, to
rank from December 1st 1864. Re-
ealisted as a veteran November 2Srd,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Covington, Tioga County, Pa.
SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
1st — Second Lieutenant — ALBERT
BECHTEL. Mustered in December
18th, 1861, to rank from September
23rd, 1861. Accidentally wounded by
Lieutenant Thos. H. Rickert, July — ,
1862. Resigned November 1st 1862.
Residence, Saginaw, Saginaw County,
Michigan. 2nd — Second Lieutenant — JAME=5
H. B. WARFIELD. Private Co. D,
"Nagle Guards", 6th P. V. I., from
April 22nd to July 27th, 1861. Private
Co. F, 7th Penna. Vol. Cavalry, No
vember 14th, 1861. Promoted to Bat-

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talian Adjutant, January 1st, 1862.
Jjiscnarged as excess otticer by gener
al order, September Srd, 1862. Com
missioned second Lieutenant Co. 1j,
November 15th, 1862. Dismissed May
12th, 1863. Private Co. — . Resi
dence, 1318 Seltza Street, Philadel
phia, Penna.
Srd — Second Lieutenant — RICHARD
H. i<'iSiv. Corporal Co. F, November
14th, 1861. Promoted to Battalion
Quartermaster, January 1st, 1862. Dis
charged as excess officer. May 8tn,
1862. Commissioned Second Lieuten
ant Co. L, March llth, 1864, to rans
from March 1st, 1864, to Captain Co.
F, October 15th, 1864. Not mustered.
Mustered out July 25th, 1865., Died
April 4th, 1872, at St. Albans, West
Virginia. Buried in Ewing Church
yard Cemetery, Mercer County, N. J.
See Co. F. See Field and Staff.
4th — Second Lieutenant — HENRY
H. SNYDER. Private Co. C "Scott
Rifles," IOth P. V. I., from AprU 26th
to July Slst 1861. Mustered in Co.
L, 7th Penna. Vol. Cavalry. Promoted
to Q. M. Sergeant. Re-enlisted as a
veteran, November 23rd, 1863. Pro
moted to Second Lieutenant, May 1st,
1865, to rank from December 1st,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga. August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Port Royal, Juniata County,
Penna. 5th— Second Lieutenant— FRANCIS
W. REED. Private Co. C, "Marion
Rifles", 6th P. V. I., from April 22nd
to July 27th, 1861. Mustered in Co. L,
7th Penna. Vol. Cavalry, December
5th, 1861. Promoted to Sergeant to
Second Lieutenant, June 28th, 1863.
KiUed June 27th, 1863, in charge on
battery, in Shelbyville, Bedford Coun
ty, Tenn. Buried at Port Carbon,
Schuylkill County, Penna.
SERGEANTS.
1st — First .Sergeant — SAMUEL
MILLMORE, veteran. Mustered in
October 14th, 1861. Promoted to Ser
geant, to First Sergeant, April SOth,

1865. Re-enUsted as a veteran, No
vember 2Srd, 1863. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, 906 N. llth Street
Reading, Berks County, Penna. Mem
ber of Veteran Legion, Encampment
43, Reading, Pa. McLean Post No.
16, G. A. R., Reading, Pa.
2nd— First Sergeant — GEORGE W.
SMITH. Mustered in December 7th,
1861. Died March llth, 1862, at Mun
fordsville, Hart County, Ky.
3rd— First Sergeant— H. H. BROWN.
Mustered in December 7th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability August 18th,
1862. Residence, Sayre, Bradford
County, Penna.
4th — Commissary Sergeant — THOM
AS H. PARKER, veteran. Private Co.
D, "National Light Infantry", First
Defenders of the Capital, Washington
D. C, 25th P. V. L, from April 18th
to August 1st 1861. Mustered in Co.
L, 7th Penna. Vol. Cavalry, October
15th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran,
November 23rd, 1863. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Died, March 18th, 1904.
Buried in Odd Fellows' Cemetery,
Pottsville, Penna.
5th — Sergeant — BENJAMIN E.
RAKES, veteran. Mustered in Octo
ber 15th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a vet
eran, November 2Srd, 1863. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865. Residence, Reading,
Berks County, Penna.
6th— Sergeant— JOHN DUFFY, vet
eran. Mustered in September 26th,
1861. Promoted to Corporal. Re-en
listed as a veteran, November 2Srd,
1863. Promoted to Sergeant, March
1st, 1864. Mustered out with compa
ny, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Died  , at Rush Centre, Rush
County, Kan.
7th— Sergeant— JOHN H. MILLER,
veteran. Mustered in December 12th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 23rd, 1863. Promoted to Cor
poral, to Sergeant, May 1st 1865. Mus
tered out with company, Macon, Ga.,

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August 23rd, 1865. Residence Orwigs
burg, Schuylkill County, Penna.
Sth— Sergeant— JOHN M. BERGER,
veteran. Mustered in December 7th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 23rd, 1863. Promoted to Cor
poral, to Sergeant, May 1st, 1865.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga. August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
Shamokin, Northumberland County,
Penna. 9th— Sergeant— JAMES RAWLEY,
veteran. Mustered in September 26th,
1861. Promoted to Corporal. Re-en
listed as a veteran, November 2Srd,
1863. Promoted to Sergeant, March
1st 1864. Transferred to Veteran Re
serve Corps, — — , 1865. Reported
dead. 10th— Sergeant— CHARLES I. LOE-
SER. Mustered in December 18th,
1861. Orderiy to Colonel Geo. C.
Wynkoop, from January 1st, 1862, to
May 4th, 1863. Promoted to Sergeant,
May 5th, 1863. Mustered out January
3rd, 1865, expiration of term. Presi
dent of Union Safe Deposit Bank, of
PottsviUe, Pa. Died April 4th, 1901,
at Philadelphia, Pa. Buried in Charles
Baber Cemetery, Pottsville, Schuylkill
County, Penna.
llth — Sergeant — JOHN RILEY.
Mustered in December 7th, 1861.
Killed May 5th, 1862, in first engage
ment of the regiment, in action at
Lebanon, Wilson County, Tenn.
12th— Q. M. Sergeant— ISAAC E.
ROBINSON, recruit. Mustered in
February 8th, 1864. Promoted from
Private, April SOth, 1865. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Accidentally killed  ,
at Reading, Berks County, Penna.
13th — Sergeant — CHARLES M.
KANTNBR, recruit. Mustered in
March 5th, 1864. Promoted to Cor
poral, to Sergeant, May 1st 1865.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Penna.

CORPORALS.
1st— Corporal— WILLIAM D. WIL
LIAMS, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 1st, 18t)l. Re-enUsted as a vet
eran, November 23rd, 1863. Promoted
to Corporal. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Died January 8th, 1896, aged 80 years,
at Ohiopyle, Payette County, Penna.
Was a member of James Skinner Post
No. 570, G. A. R., Ohiopyle, Penna.
2nd— Corporal— WILLIAM RADER,
veteran. Mustered in September 27th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran No
vember 2Srd, 1863. Promoted to Cor
poral, April SOth, 1864. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
2Srd, 1865. Died  , in Kansas.
Srd- Corporal — FRANCIS S. EB-
LING. Mustered in December 7th,
1861. Transferred to Veteran Reserve
Corps,  , 1863. Reported dead.
4th— Corporal— JOHN LUTZ. Must
ered in December 7th 1861. Dis
charged by general order. May 18th,
1865. Reported dead.
5th— Corporal— JAMES SEIBERT
Mustered in  , 1861. Died  ,
1862. Burial record, June 15th, 1863
in National Cemetery, Stone's River
Tenn., grave 341.
6th— Corporal— JACOB NBAGARD,
Mustered in December — , 1861. Pro
moted to Corporal, April SOth, 1862
Died August SOth, 1863, at Nashville
Tenn., of injuries received in chargs
on battery at Shelbyville, Tenn. June
27th, 1863. Buried in National Ceme
tery, Nashville, Tenn., grave 270.
7th — Corporal — WINDFIELD S.
CARPENTER. Mustered in Decem
ber 7th, 1861. Deserted December — ,
1861. 8th— Corporal— JOHN SHAW. Must
ered in December 7th, 1861. Desert
ed July — , 1862.
9th— Corporal- LLOYD B. HUST-
ED. Mustered in December 7th, 1861.
Died September 24th, 1862.
10th— Corporal— ADOLPH FROHN,
recruit. Mustered in August 20th,

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1862. Promoted to Corporal. Prisoner
from October 1st 1864, to April 21st
1865. Honorably discharged. May
18th, 1865.
llth— Corporal — SETH MORGAN,
recruit. Mustered in November 14th,
1862. Promoted to Corporal, March
1st, 1864. Discharged by general or
der, June 2Srd, 1865.
12th— Corporal— ST. CLAIR KYLE,
recruit. Mustered in January 22nd,
1863. Promoted to Coropral, June
SOth, 1864. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
13th— Corporal— WILLIAM D. WEB
STER, recruit. Mustered in March
8th, 1864. Promoted to Corporal,
May 1st, 1865. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Bridgeport, Mont
gomery County, Penna.
14th— Corporal— DeWITT C. ROB
INSON, recruit. Mustered in Febru
ary 29th, 1864. Promoted to Corporal,
May 1st 1865. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd,
1865. Residence, Cedar Run, Lycom
ing County, Penna.
15th— Corporal— JOHN STANLEY,
recruit. Mustered in February 8th,
1864. Promoted to Corporal, May 1st
1865. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Manayunk, Penna.
BUGLERS.
1st — Bugler — SEBASTIAN DELI-
SElT. Mustered in December 18th,
1861. Deserted September 24th 1862.
2nd — Bugler — CHARLES GIL-
LIAMS, recruit. Bugler Troop F, 5th
U. S. Cavalry, 1856. Bugler Troop M,
6th U. S. Cavalry, 1861. Mustered
out  , 1862. Mustered in Co. L,
7th Penna. Vet. Vol. Cavalry, Febru
ary Sth, 1864. Promoted to Brigade
Bugler. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
September 29th, 1898, at Reading,
Berks County, Penna.
Srd— Bugler— EDWARD ST. CLAIR,
recruit Mustered in April 28th, 1864.

Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Died  ,
at Boyertown,- Berks County, Penna.
SADDLERS.
1st— Saddler— JACOB UPLINGBR.
Mustered in December 18th, 1861. De
serted September 24th, 1862.
2nd — Saddler — JEREMIAH KEL
LER, recruit. Mustered in November
28th, 1863. Deserted December 18th,
1864. Reported dead.
FARRIER.
1st— Farrier— ELIAS SEILER. Must
ered in December 28th 1861. Dis
charged for disability August — ,
1862. Died August 20th, 1876, at
Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Penna.
BLACKSMITHS.
1st— Blacksmith — MILES G. LEE,
veteran. Mustered in November 20th,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 23rd, 1863. In hospital at mus
ter-out of company. Residence, Cov
ington, Tioga County, Penna.
2nd— Blacksmith— SIMON GREENE,
recruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Mem
ber of W. S. Hancock Post No. 259,
G. A. R., New York City. Served as
member of Council, Troy, Bradford
County, Penna., 1873-1880. President
of Town Council one year. Residence,
168 West 65th Street, New York,
N. Y. PRIVATES.
1st— HENRY ARSON, recruit. Must
ered in December Sth, 1863. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865.
2nd— WELLINGTON ADAMS, re
cruit. Mustered in February 5th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Died
May 1st, 1894, at Reading, Berks
County, Penna.

Company L

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3rd— SOLOMON BURKHART, vet
eran. Mustered in October 19th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
2Srd, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
Residence, Fleetwood, Berks County,
Penna. 4th  JOSEPH BOWERS, veteran.
Mustered in October 1st, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a' veteran, November 2Srd,
1863. In hospital at muster-out of
company. Died  , at Reading,
Berks County, Penna.
5th — ABRAHAM BAUER. Must
ered in December 5th, 1861. Desert
ed. Returned to duty. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Reported dead.
6th— DAVID BLOCK. Mustered in
December 7th 1861. Discharged for
disability, July — , 1862. Residence,
1147 Douglass Street, Reading, Berks
County, Penna.
7th— HARRISON BECHTEL. Must
ered in December Sth, 1861. Deserted.
Returned to duty. Discharged by gen-
arol order, June 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
Middle Springs, Cumberland County,
Penna. Sth — JAMES BOWMAN (JERE
MIAH). Mustered in December 7th,
1861. Discharged for disability, July
— , 1862. Residence, Reading, Berks
County, Penna.
9th— JOSHUA BRINER. Mustered
in December 7th, 1861. Died Febru
ary — , 1862, at Bardstown, Ky.
10th— PIERCE BOWMAN, recruit
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Reported
dead. llth — ADAM BOWERS, recruit.
Mustered in February 5th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
1221 Windsor Street, Reading, Berks
County, Penna.
12th— CHARLES BELLMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 5th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,

Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died July
2nd, 1896, at Reading, Berks County,
Penna. ISth — DANIEL BARNHART, re
cruit. Mustered in February 5th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Reported
dead. 14th— JOHN BETZ, recruit. Must
ered in March Srd, 1864. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865. Residence, Newmans-
town, Lebanon County, Penna.
15th— DAVID BUTCHER, recruit
Mustered in February 5th, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence
Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pa.
16th— CHARLES BOWSMAN, re
cruie. Mustered in February 29th
1864. Mustered out with company
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Mahanoy City, Schuylkill Coun
ty, Penna.
17th— JOHN BROWN, recruit. Must
ered in February 29th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.
August 23rd, 1865.
18th— FRANCIS BROWN, recruit.
Mustered in February 27th, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died  , at
Pittsburg, Penna.
-19th — WILLIAM O. BATEMAN,
recruit. Mustered in February 27th,
1864. Promoted to Second Lieutenant
Co. K, December 17th, 1864. See
Company K.
20th — JESSE BRYANT, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Died February 24th, 1865, at Louis
viUe, Ky., Buried in National Ceme
tery, Louisville, Ky., Section C, range
3, grave 100. Burial record, February
24th, 1864.
21st— CHARLES COVENEY, veter
an. Mustered in November 22nd,
1861. Re-enlisted as a veteran, No
vember 2Srd, 1863. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Died January SOth, 1898, at
Mansfield, Tioga County, Penna. Had

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been a member of General Mansfield
Post No. 48, G. A. R., Mansfleld, Pa.
22nd— DANIEL COOK. Mustered
in December 7th, 1861. Discharged
for disability, AprU — , 1862.
2Srd — WILLIAM A. CAMPBELL.
Mustered in December 7th, 1861.
Mustered out December 6th, 1864, ex
piration of term. Reported dead.
24th— JOHN CLUFF. Mustered in
December 7th, 1861. Died July 27th,
1863, at Murfreesboro, Tenn., of
wounds received June 27th, 1863, in
charge on battery, Shelbyville, Tenn.
25th— ADAM COBLE, recruit. Must
ered in February 6th, 1864. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865. Residence, West
Fairview, Cumberland County, Penna.
26th — JOHN COBLE, recruit. Must
ered in February 6th, 1864. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865. Residence, York,
York County, Pa.
27th— JOSEPH CORYELL, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864. In
hospital at muster-out of company.
28th — ^JOHN CASTOR, recruit Must
ered in February 29th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 2Srd, 1865.
29th— JOHN G. GOHOON, recruit.
Mustered in March 19th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, P. O.
B, 613, Mt. Carmel, Northumberland
County, Penna.
SOth— PAXTON L. CLARKE, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Discharged for disability, May
I2th, 1865. Reported dead.
Slst— FRANCIS M. COPP, recruit.
Deserted August 13th, 1865.
32nd— THOMAS DREW. Mustered
in December 7th, 1861. Transferred
to Veteran Reserve Corps,  . 1863.
Reported dead.
SSrd— ELIPHALET DECKER. Must
ered in December 7th, 1861. Mustered
out December 6th, 1864, expiration of
term. 34th — HORACE DART, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.

Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
Soldiers' Home, Hampton, Va.
35th— ISAIAH DONALDSON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 2Srd,
1864. Prisoner from October 1st,
1864, to AprU 21st, 1865. Honorably
discharged, January 10th, to date May
19th, 1865. Residence, Junction, Fay
ette County, Penna.
36th— GEORGE W. DUNLAP, re
cruit. Mustered in February 22nd,
1864. Died October 29th, 1864, at
Stone's River, Tenn. Buried in Na
tional Cemetery, Stone's River, Tenn.,
grave 376.
S7th — REUBEN ENGLEHART.
Mustered in December 7th, 1861.
Died April 18th, 1862, at Murfrees
boro, Tenn.
38th— CHARLES H. EBBERT, re
cruit. Mustered in February 4th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, 321 S. 4th Street, Reading,
Berks County, Penna.
39th— CHRISTIAN ERB, recruit-
Mustered in February 4th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
Cressona, SchuylkiU County, Penna.
40th — CHRISTIAN EBERLY, re
cruit. Mustered in February 14th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Died
 , 1901, at Durlach, Lancaster
County, Penna.
41st— HENRY EBERLY, recruit.
Mustered in Pebruary 20th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
Durlach, Lancaster County, Penna.
42nd — JACOB L. ELY, recruit.
Mustered in February Sth, 1864. De
serted. Returned to duty. Discharged
September 6th, to date August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Reading, Berks Coun
ty, Penna.
43rd — CHARLES EBEN, recruit.
Mustered in October 7th, 1864. De
serted. Returned to duty. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 2Srd, 1865. Reported dead.

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44th— henry EMBERGER, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Wounded May 27th, 1864, in action at
Dallas, Ga. Died May 28th, 1864, of
wounds. Buried in National Ceme
tery, Marietta, Ga., Section — , grave
169. 45th— JACOB FASTLER, veteran.
Mustered in November 27th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
23rd, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
46th— JACOB FRICK, recruit. Must
ered in February 24th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 2Srd, 1865.
47th— WILLIAM FORMAN, recruit.
Mustered in February 21st, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Reading, Berks County, Penna.
48th — WASHINGTON FRIZELL,
recruit. Mustered in February 4th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Resi
dence, Pottsville, Schuylkill County,
Penna. 49th — JAMES GARDNER. Must
ered in December 7th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, July — , 1862.
50th— DAVID GARDNER, recruit.
Mustered in September 6th, 1862.
Died June 22nd, 1865. Buried in Na
tional Cemetery, Nashville, Tenn.,
Section J, grave 767.
Slst — AARON GANTZ, recruit.
Mustered in February 4th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Reported
dead. 52nd— JOHN H. GEHRET, recruit.
Mustered in February 20th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
53rd— SAMUEL GEHRET, recruit.
Mustered in February 10th, 1864. De
serted. Returned to duty. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865.
54th— ISAAC GIFT, recruit. Must
ered in February 22nd, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,

August 2Srd, 1865. Residence, Tuck-
erton, Berks County, Penna.
55th — WILLIAM GLENNON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 17th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
56th— RANDOLPH GOODMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 17th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Philadelphia, Penna.
57th — ABRAHAM HENNIS
(HAINS), veteran. Mustered in Sep
tember 28th, 1861. R-eenlisted as a
veteran, November 2Srd, 1865. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 2Srd, 1865. Residence, River
Street, above Berne Street, Reading,
Berks County, Penna.
58th — GEORGE F. HAINS, veteran.
Mustered in December 5th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran, November 2Srd,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Re
ported dead.
59th— ROBERT HUNTZINGER. Pri
vate Co. C, "Marion Rifles," 6th P.
V. I., from April 22nd to July 27th,
1861. Mustered in Co. L, 7th Penna.
Vol. Cavalry, December 18th, 1861.
Discharged for disability,  , 1863.
Died  , at Pottsville, Schuylkill
County, Penna.
60th— FRANCIS HOBSON. Must
ered in December Sth, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, March 24th,
1863. Reported dead.
61st— JOHN HUTCHINSON. Must
ered in December 7th, 1861. Must
ered out December 6th, 1864, expira
tion of term.
62nd— JACOB HARTMAN. Must
ered in December 7th, 1861. Must
ered out December 6th, 1864, expira
tion of term. Residence, Covington,
Tioga County, Penna.
6Srd— JOHN T. HAZZARD. Must
ered in December 18th, 1861. Cap
tured January 1st, 1863, battle Stone's
River, Tenn. Died February 10th,
1863, at Annapolis, Md.

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64th— JACOB HAMMER. Mustered
in December 7th, 1861. Deserted July
— , 1862.
65th— GEORGE W. HUTCHINS, re
cruit. Mustered in September 14th,
1862. Discharged by general order,
June 23rd, 1865.
66th — MARTIN L. HAVENS, re
cruit. Mustered in September 14th,
1862. Discharged by general ordeT,
June 23rd, 1865. Residence, Brownlee,
Tioga County, Penna.
67th— WILLIAM T. HOY, recruit.
Mustered in February 4th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Shamokin, Northumberland County,
68th — STEPHEN HILLIARD, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Mustered out with comapny,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
 , 1890, at Manitee, Manitee Coun
ty, Mich.
69th— SIDNEY A. HOAGLAND, re
cruit. Mustered in February 28th,
1864. Mustered out with comapny,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
at Marion, Linn County, Iowa.
70th — JOHN HAAS, recruit. Must
ered in February 16th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Sayre,
Bradford County, Penna.
71st — HENRY HARTMAN, recruit.
Mustered in Pebruary 15th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Reported
dead. 72nd — WILLIAM HARDNUT, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with comapny,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Re
ported dead.
73rd — B. D. HELLENTHALL, re
cruit. Mustered in February 27th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Re
ported dead.
74th— THOMAS N. HERMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in April 2nd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.

75th _ WILLIAM S. HOAGLAND,
recruit (1 year). Mustered in August
29th, 1864. Honorably discharged,
June 23rd, 1865. Died  ,at Wells
boro, Tioga County, Penna.
76th— DAVID S. IRELAND. Must
ered in December 7th, 1861. Must
ered out December 6th, 1864, expira
tion of term. Died  , 1864, at
Nashville, Tenn. September 26th,
1903, reported to be at Soldiers'
Home, Erie, Penna.
77th— SAMUEL JOBSON, recruit.
Mustered in February 2nd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pa.
78th — DAVID JERICHO, recruit.
Mustered in March 16th, 1864. De
serted. Returned to duty. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865. Died  , 1902, at
McDonald, Washington County, Pa.
79th — ALONZO L. JOHNSON,
Mustered in December 7th, 1861. Dis
charged for disabiUty, June — , 1862.
Residence, Covington, Tioga County,
Penna. SOth— WILLIAM KEENER. Must
ered in December 7th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, July — , 1862.
gist — SAMUEL KATZMOYER.
Mustered in December 7th, 1861.
Died August 18th, 1862, at Murfrees
boro, Tenn.
82nd— ROBERT KEENER. Must
ered in December 7th, 1861. Died No
vember — , 1862, at Bardstown, Ky.
Buried in National Cemetery, Leba
non. Ky., Section B, grave 50.
SSrd — JACOB KEMP, recruit. Must
ered in February 15th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, Read
ing, Berks County, Penna.
84th— ADOLPH KRAUSKOPFP, re
cruit. Mustered in February 4th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Cleveland, Ohio.
SSth— PETER KOCH, recruit. Must
ered in March Srd, 1864. Died August
24th, 1864, at Columbia, Tenn, Buried

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in National Cemetery, Stone's River,
Tenn., Section L, grave 379.
86th— JOSHUA KAYTON, recruit.
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Not on muster-out roll.
87th — HENRY LOTT, veteran.
Mustered in September 23rd, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran, November
23rd, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Died at Reading March 14th, 1904.
Buried November 19th, 1904, at Read
ing. Post 16, G. A. R., Reading N.
V. L.
88th — EDWARD LEE, recruit.
Mustered in December . Sth, 1863.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
89th— HENRY J. LA VALLEY, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Covington, Tioga County, Pa.
90th— RAYMOND B. LEWIS, re
cruit. Mustered in Pebruary 12th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
91st — ANDREW LONG, recruit
Mustered in February 5th, 1864. In
hospital at muster-out of company.
92nd— JACOB LARD, recruit. Must
ered in February Srd, 1864. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au-
gu.st 23rd. 1865. Reported dead.
93rd— NATHAN MOVER. Mustered
in December 7th, 1861. Deserted De
cember — , 1861.
94th — HENRY MARBOIL. Must
ered in December 18th, 1861. De
serted December 18th, 1861.
95th— PATRICK MURPHY. Must
ered in Defcember 7th, 1861. Desert
ed May — , 1862.
96th— DANIEL M. MORGAN, re
cruit. Mustered in November 14th,
1862. Honorably discharged June
23rd. 1865. Residence, Columbia Cross
Roads, Bradford County, Penna.
97th— EPHRAIM H. MATTERN, re
cruit. Mustered in Pebruary Srd,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi

dence, 6232 Ridge Avenue, Roxboro,
Philadelphia, Penna.
98th— CHARLES A. MARVIN, re
cruit Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
 , at East Smithfleld, Bradford
County, Penna.
99th — ISAAC MARVIN, recruit.
Mustered in April 15th, 1864. In hos
pital at muster-out of company. Re
ported dead in Texas.
100th — HENRY B. MARVIN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Discharged July 12th, to date
June 28th, 1865. Reported dead.
101st— EDWARD W. MANARD, re
cruit Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Mansfleld, Tioga County, Pa.
102nd— HENRY MILLER, recruit
Mustered in February 4th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
lOSrd — DAVID W. MORTON, re
cruit. Mustered in February Sth, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Manayunk, Philadelphia, Penna.
104th — MARION MAY, recruit
Mustered in February 19th, 1864.
Prisoner from October 1st, 1864, to
April 21st, 1865. Dischagred June 10th,
to date May 19th, 1865.
105th — GEORGE W. McMICHABL,
recruit. Mustered in February llth,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
at Reading, Berks County, Penna.
106th — JOHN McQUISTON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Resi
dence, Elise. Clinton County, Mich.
107th — LINDSAY NEWCOMER.
Mustered in December 7th, 1861.
Mustered out December 6th, 1864, ex
piration of term. Residence, Trot
ter (?), Fayette County, Penna.
108th — HENRY NOLL, recruit
Mustered in February 4th, 1864. Dis-

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charged December 15th, 1865, to date
August 2Srd, 1865. Reported dead.
109th — JESSE O'BRIGANT, re
cruit. Mustered in February 25th
1864. Not on muster-out roll.
110th — JOHN PATCHEN. Must
ered in December 7th, 1861. Desert
ed July 21st 1862.
111th — JACOB PACKER, recruit.
Mustered in February Sth, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died October
9th, 1902, at New Columbia, Cumber
land County, Penna.
112th — JOEL PACKER, recruit
Mustered in February Sth, 1864,
Killed August 20th, 1864, in action at
Lovejoy's Station, Ga., "Kilpatrick's
raid," Atlanta campaign.
113th — DAVID PITTINGTON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
114th— JOHN PAY, recruit. Must
ered in February 26th, 1864. In hos
nital at muster-out of company.
115th— DAVID D. PLAYFORD, re
cruit. Mustered in February 16th
1864. Not on muster-out roll.
116th— WILLIAM F. QUIGG. Must
ered in December 7th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability July, 1862. Re
ported dead.
117th — JOHN ROSSY. Mustered
in December 18th, 1861. Discharged
for disability, April, 1862.
118th — REUBEN RADER, recruit
Mustered in February 5th, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Residence, 137
Carpenter Street, Reading, Berks
County, Penna.
119th— HILLANES ROTH, recruit.
Mustered in February 25th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
120th — WARREN ROBINSON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with comapny,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Covington, Tioga County, Pa.

121st — GEORGE W. RABER, re
cruit. Mustered in March 2nd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
122nd— AUGUSTUS SHOTT, veter
an. Mustered in October 14th, 1861.
Re-enlisted as a veteran November
23rd, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
Residence, Reading, Berks County,
Penna. 123rd— MERRICK C. SEELY. Must
ered in December 7th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, March Sth, 1863.
124th — WILLIAM SELL. Mustered
in December 18th, 1861. Discharged
for disability, April, 1862. Residence.
424 N. 6th Street, Reading, Berkc
County, Penna.
125th — JOHN W. SMITH. Must
ered in December 7th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, April 27th,
1863. 126th — WILLIAM J. STEPHENS.
Mustered in December 18th, 1861. Dis
charged for disability August 1862.
Died July 9th, 1895, at Wyoming, Lu
zerne County, Penna.
127th — HENRY W. SNYDER.
Mustered in December 7th, 1861. Died
July 27th, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn.
128th — ANTHONY SHEEK, re
cruit. Mustered in December 1st,
1862. Prisoner from October 1st 1864,
to April 21st, 1865. Discharged June
10th. to date May 19th, 1865.
129th — THOMAS H. SHERIDAN,
recruit. Mustered in March Sth, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga.. August 2Srd. 1865. Reported dead.
130th — JOSEPH L. SHULL, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Mustered out with comapny,
Macon. Ga.. August 2Srd. 1865. Died
November 1st. 1900, at West Sunbury,
Butler County, Penna.
ISlst— .TACOB H. SIEGFRIED, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Denver, Lancaster County, Pa.

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133

132nd — HENRY SIEGFRIED, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Wounded May 27th, 1864, in ac
tion at Dallas, Ga. Discharged for
disability May 6th, 1865. Residence,
Adamstown, Lancaster County, Penna.
133rd — ALBERT SIEGFRIED, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Missouri Valley, Harrison
County, Iowa.
134th — PATRICK SULLIVAN, re
cruit. Mustered in March 4th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Reported
dead. 135th — SAMUEL SCHAEFFER, re
cruit. Mustered in January 10th, 1864.
Deserted August ISth, 1865. Resi
dence, La Fayette, La Fayette Coun
ty, Miss.
136th— BRITON W. SATERLEE, re
cruit. Mustered in February 24th,
1864. Died March Slst 1864, of ty
phoid pneumonia, aged 24 years.
Buried in Springfleld Cemetery, Cin
cinnati, Ohio.
137th — WILLIAM G. THOMPSON,
recruit. Mustered in February 22nd,
1864. lilustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Resi
dence. West Sunbury, Butler County,
Penna. 138th — MICHAEL TROY, recruit
Mustered in March Sth, 1864. Wound
ed. In hospital at muster-out of com
pany. 139th— JAMES TESTER,, recruit
Mustered in March Sth, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.
August 2Srd, 1865. Residence, Shill
ington, Berks County, Penna.
140th — ISAAC TROUT, recruit
Mustered in AprU Sth, 1864. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., August
2Srd, 1865. Residence, Dell, Carrol
County, Ohio.
141st — PETER TIMMBR, recruit
Mustered in February 10th, 1864. Not
on muster-out roll.

142nd — JOHN TAYLOR, recruit
Mustered in February 4th, 1864. Not
on muster-out roll.
143rd — RICHARD C. VIDBAN, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, 55 Croton Ave., New Castle,
Lawrence County, Penna.
144th — BARNEY VANKIRK, re
cruit. Mustered in February 17th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Re
ported dead.
14Sth — WILLIAM WALU, veteran.
Mustered in November 19th, 1861. Re-
enlisted as a veteran November 23rd,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Newberton, York County, Pa.
146th — JULIUS WRINKLE. Must
ered in December 7th, 1861. Must
ered out December 6th, 1864, expira
tion of term.
147th — ALBERT WHEAT. Must
ered in  , 1861. Discharged for
disability, March 4th, 1863.
148th — NICHOLAS A. WYNKOOP.
Private Co. D, "Nagle Guards," 6th P.
V. I. from April 22nd to July 27th,
1861. Mustered in Co. L. 7th Penna.
Vet Vol. Cavalry, October 15th, 1861.
Promoted to Battalion Adjutant Jan
uary 1st 1862. Killed August 21st
1862, in action at Gallatin, Tenn.
See Field and Staff.
149th — SAMUEL B. WOLFKILL,
recruit. Mustered in March Sth, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Reported
dead. ISOth— PHILIP A. WERTZ, recruit.
Mustered in February Sth, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
York, York County, Penna.
151st — JAMES WALKER, recruit
Mustered in February 29th, 1864.
Killed August 20th, 1864, in action at
Lovejoy's Station, Ga., "Kilpatrick's
raid," Atlanta Campaign,

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152nd — HENRY WRIGHTER, re
cruit. Mustered in  , 1864. Cap
tured May 27th, 1864, in action at Dal
las, Ga. Died August 16th, 1864, at
Andersonville, Ga.
153rd— WILLIAM WEIDENHEIM-
ER, recruit. Mustered in March Srd,
1864. In hospital at muster-out of
company. Residence, 1024 Oley Street,
Reading, Berks County, Penna.
154th — SAMUEL WEAVER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 16th,
1864. In hospital at muster-out of
company. Residence, Kutztown Road,
Reading, Berks County, Penna.
155th — SAMUEL WAGNER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 4th, ll864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,

Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
Port Carbon, Schuylkill County, Pa.
156th — ISAAC B. WALKER, re
cruit Mustered in February 13th,
1864. Died July 27th, 1864, at Nash
ville, Tenn. Buried in National Ceme
tery, NashviUe, Tenn., section J, grave
588. 157th— WILLIAM H. H. YONMAN,
recruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, East Charleston, Tioga County,
Penna. ISSth— HENRY YOH, recruit. Must
ered in March Srd, 1864. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Residence, Wernersville,
Berks County, Penna.

G)mpany M*

CAPTAINS.

1st — Captain — BARTHOLOMEW
SCANLIN. Mustered in August Sth,
1862. Discharged April Sth, 1863. Re
ported dead.
2nd— Captain— JOSEPH G. VALE.
First Lieutenant Co. K. Mustered in
October 12th, 1861, to rank from Sep
tember 20th. 1861. Promoted to Cap
tain Co. M. July 1st, 1863, to rank from
May 1st. 1863. Resigned September
14th, 1864. Wounded and captured
August 21st. 1862. in action at Galla
tin, Tenn. Served as Inspector of
First Brigade, Second Division. Cav
alry Corps. A. of C. Author of "Mintv
and The Cavalry." Died August Slst,
1902. at Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Penna. Srd — Captain — D. WEBSTER
RANK. Mustered in Co. D. October
Oth. 1861. Promoted to Sergeant Co.
n. October 10th. 1861. to Regimental
Sergeant Major. November 18th. 1861,
to Second Lieutenant Co. B, Novem
ber 1st, 1862, to First Lieutenant Co.

M, May 1st, 1863, to Captain Co. M,
September ISth, 1864. Mustered out
December 16th, 1864, expiration of
term. Residence, Limestoneville,
Montour County, Penna. See Co. D,
Field and Staff and Co. B. In 1874
commissioned by Gov. Hartranft Dis
trict Attorney of Mayor's Court of
Scranton, Pa. Served one term as
District Attorney of Montour County.
Postmaster at Limestoneville, Pa., 4
years. Justice of the Peace at pres
ent and since 1900.
4th— Captain— CHARLES BRANDT,
veteran. Mustered in December 21st,
1861. Captured July ISth, 1862, in ac
tion at Murfreesboro, Tenn., and De
cember Slst, 1862. in battle of Stone's
River, Tenn. Wounded July 28th,
1864, in skirmish at Flat Rock. Ga.
Promoted from Sergeant Co. M to
Sergeant Major. July 1st, 1863; to
Second Lieutenant Co. M, March 9th,
1864, to rank from March 1st, 1864;
to First Lieutenant, September 15th,
1864; to Captain, December 1st, 1864.

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Re-enlisted as a veteran November,
1863. Absent on detached service at
muster-out of company. Reported
dead. FIRST LIEUTENANTS.
1st — First Lieutenant — WILLIAM
EINSTENE. Mustered in December
Sth, 1861. Captured July 13th, 1862,
in action at Murfreesboro, Tenn. Re
signed March 17th, 1863. Reported
dead. 2nd — First Lieutenant — ALEX
ANDER M. PARKER, recruit. Must
ered in January 4th, 1864. Promoted
to Corporal, to Sergeant, to Second
Lieutenant, September 15th, 1864; to
First Lieutenant, December 19th,
1864, to rank from December 1st, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Reported
dead. SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
1st — Second Lieutenant — JAMBS
L. GRAHAM. Mustered in December
Sth, 1861. Resigned April SOth, 1863.
First Lieutenant Co. C, 1st Battalion
six months' Cavalry, Penna. Volun
teers, July 27th, 1863. Mustered out
with battalion December 29th, 1863.
Captain Co. F, 19Srd Regiment Infan
try, Penna. Volunteers. Mustered in
July 19th, 1864. Mustered out with
company, November 9th, 1864, at
Pittsburg, Pa. Captain Company P,
78th Regiment Infantry. Penna. Volun
teers. Mustered in Pebruary 25th,
1865. Mustered out September, 1865.
Lieutenant Colonel Spanish War. 14th
Regiment. Penna. Volunteers. Enroll
ed AprU 27th. 1898. Mustered in May
12th, 1898. Commander Post at Fort
Delaware, Del., from June 12th to
Sentember Srd. 189S. Commanded
rpgiraent from September 12th to 19th,
1898: from Sentember 26th to October
6th. 1898: from November 1st to De
cember 6tb. 1898. Mustered out with
Regiment February 28th. 1899. Resi
dence. Pittsburg. Pa. Internal Reven
ue Office. Member of James A. Gar

fleld Post No. 215, G. A. R., Pittsburg,
Penna. 2nd — Second Lieutenant— CHARLES
A. WALTZ, musician, 4th U. S. Cav
alry. Promoted to Second Lieutenant
7th Penna. Vet. Vol. Cavalry, De
cember 1st, 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., Auugst 2Srd,
1865. Accidentally killed at Alcatraz,
San Francisco County, Cal.
SERGEANTS.
1st — Sergeant — JOHN HAIR.
Mustered in December 2nd, 1861.
Discharged for disability May 7th,
1864. Residence, 177 East Fayette
Street, Baltimore, Md.
2nd— Sergeant — JAMES H. SHUS-
TER. Mustered in December 2nd,
1861. Mustered out December 7th,
1864, expiration of term. Residence,
616 West 12th Street Beaver Falls,
Beaver County, Penna.
Srd — Sergeant — WILLIAM O.
PECK. Mustered in December 2nd,
1861. KiUed June 27th, 1863, in
charge on battery in Shelbyville, Bed
ford County, Tenn.
4th — Sergeant — JOHN HAINS.
Mustered in December 2nd, 1861. De
serted December Slst, 1862.
Sth — Commissary Sergeant — JOHN
KEENAN, veteran. Mustered in No
vember 28th, 1861. Re-enUsted No
vember, 1863. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Boggs Avenue, 32nd
Ward, Pittsburg, Allegheny County,
Penna. 6th— Sergeant— THOMAS J. LANE,
veteran. Mustered in August 4th,
1862. Re-enlisted as a veteran No
vember 28th, 1863. Promoted to Cor
poral February 27th, 1864; to Ser
geant March 1st, 1864. Commissioned
and transferred to — Regt. U. S. Col
ored Troop, May, 1865. Accidentally
killed September 4tb, 1902, at a rail
road crossing at Pittsburg, Pa.
7th— Sergeant— WILLIAM STEIN-
FORT, veteran. Mustered in Decem
ber 29th, 1861. Re-enlisted as a vet-

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eran November 28th, 1863. Promoted
to Sergeant March 1st, 1864. Must
ered out with company, Macon, Ga.,
August 23rd, 1865. Died September
21st, 1900, at SaversvlUe, Butler
County, Penna.
Sth — First Sergeant — WM. H. H.
SMITH, recruit. Mustered in January
28th, 1864. Promoted to Q. M. Ser
geant March 7th, 1864; to First Ser
geant July 1st, 1865. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
23rd, 1865. Residence, 309 Market
Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County,
Penna. 9th — First Sergeant — CHARLES
MULLEN, recruit. Mustered in Feb
ruary 24th, 1864. Died May 18th, 1865,
of wounds received in action April
2nd, 1865, at Selma, Ala.
10th— Sergeant— GUSTAVE KUHN,
recruit. Mustered in February 16th,
1864. Promoted to Sergeant Decem
ber 1st 1864; to Q. M. Sergeant July
1st, 1865. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
llth — Sergeant — JONATHAN P.
BISTLINE, recruit. Mustered in Feb
ruary 20th 1864. Promoted to Ser
geant April 1st, 1864. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August
2Srd, 1865. Residence, Easton, Steele
County, S. Dak.
12th — Sergeant — SYLVESTER J.
WEAKLINB, recruit. Mustered in
March Sth, 1864. Promoted to Cor
poral April 1st 1864: to Sergeant De
cember 1st. 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd,
1865. Residence, Altoona, Blair Coun
ty, Penna.
ISth — Sergeant — COLEMAN H.
WATTS. Mustered in March 7th,
1864. Promoted to Sergeant Major
Anril 7th. 1864. Promoted to First
IJeutenant Co. B. Srd Regt. Penna.
Cavalrv. fiOth 'n line. Anril Si-d. 186^;,
to rank from January Ist^ 1865. Must
ered out Mav 2Sth. 1865. Died Peh-
riiarv 2nd IRPfi. at Chicago, 111. See
Field and Staff.

CORPORALS.
1st — Corporal — JOHN F. GOR
MAN, veteran, recruit. Mustered in
November 28th, 1863. Promoted to
Corporal June 7th, 1864. Mustered
out with company, Macon, Ga., Au
gust 23rd, 1865. Residence, Beda,
Ohio County, Ky.
2nd— Corporal — WILLIAM REIN-
MILLER, veteran, recruit. Mustered
in November 28th, 1863. Prisoner
from October 1st, 1864 to April 20th,
1865. Honorably discharged June 12th,
to date May 19th, 1865.
Srd — Corporal — ANTHONY J.
ARNOLD, recruit. Mustered in Jan
uary 28th, 1864. Promoted to Corpor
al March 7th, 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, Lebanon, Lebanon
County, Penna.
4th — Corporal — GEORGE E.
BEARD, recruit. Mustered in Febru
ary 25th 1864. Promoted to Corporal
March 1st, 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence. Sunbury, Northum
berland County, Penna.
5th— Corooral — HENRY BURNS.
recruit. Mustered in February llth,
1864. Promoted to Corporal Decem
ber 1st 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga.. August 23rd,
1865. Residence, York, York County
Penna. 6th — Corporal — GEORGE W,
SMITH, recruit. Mustered in Febru
ary 20th, 1864. Promoted to Corporal
December 1st, 1864. Mustered out
with comnany. Macon. Ga.. August
23rd. 1865. Residence, Blain, Perry
County, Penna.
7th — Corporal — D. W. SHOE
MAKER, recruit. Mustered in Janu
ary 2nd. 1864. Promoted to Corporal
December 25th, 1864. Mustered out
with comnany, Macon, Ga., August
23rd. 1865.
Sth — Corooral — GEORGE FRY,
recruit. Mustered in February 20th,
1864. Promoted to Corporal Decem
ber 25th, 1884. Mustered out with

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company, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd,
1865. Residence, MarysvUle, Perry
County, Penna.
9th— Corporal — DAVID BEIDEL-
MAN, recruit. Mustered in January
28th, 1864. Promoted to Corporal
July 1st 1865. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd,
1865. Residence, Camp HiU, Cumber
land County, Penna.
10th — Corporal — EDWARD L.
BECK, recruit. Mustered in February
23rd, 1864. Killed May 27th, 1864, in
action at Dallas, Ga.
SADDLERS.
1st— Saddler— EDWARD L. SAW
YER, recruit. Mustered in January
28th, 1864. Promoted to Saddler De
cember 25th, 1864. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865. Residence, West Fairview,
Cumberland County, Penna.
PRIVATES.
1st— ANSON P. ATWELL, recruit
Mustered in April 1st, 1862. Dis
charged for disability June 18th, 1863.
2nd— WILLIAM AINSWORTH, re
cruit. Mustered in September 26th,
1863. Killed June 9th, 1864, in action
at Big Shanty, Ga.
Srd — L. M. AUGHENBAUGH, re
cruit. Mustered in February 16th,
1864. Discharged by general orders,
July 25th, 1865. Residence, York,
York County, Penna.
4th — NATHAN ALLEN, recruit.
Mustered in  . Deserted December
9th, 1864.
Sth — WILLIAM BOAT. Mustered
in December 2nd, 1861. Discharged
July 10th, to date May 26th, 1865.
Residence, Albion, Noble County, Ind.
6th— EDWARD BRODERICK. Must
ered in December 2nd, 1861. Dis
charged for disability June 14th, 1864.
7th — DAVID BOWER, recruit.
Mustered in May 1st, 1862. Deserted
December 21st, 1§62,

Sth— WILLIAM BONIFACE, veter
an, recruit. Mustered in December
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
Reported dead.
9th— JOHN BOYLE, veteran, re
cruit. Mustered in November 28th,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Died
May 24th, 1894, at Harrisburg, Dau
phin County, Penna.
10th — ROBERT BARTLON, re
cruit Mustered in February 22nd,
1864. Died August 12th, 1865, at Louis
ville, Ky. Buried in aNtional Ceme
tery, Louisville, Ky., section D, range
— , grave 8.
llth— ZEBEDEE BASTIAN, recruit.
Mustered in February 2Srd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Reported
dead. 12th — BENJAMIN BANDER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 9th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died
at Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa.
13th — WILLIAM P. BOWER, re
cruit Mustered in February 20th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Reported
dead. 14th — CHRISTIAN BURGER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 28th,
1864. In hospital at muster-out of
company. 15th — GEORGE BURNS, recruit
Mustered in February 12th, 1864. Cap
tured August 20th, 1864, in action at
Lovejoy's Station, Ga., "Kilpatrick's
raid," Atlanta Campaign. Residence,
Boiling Springs, Cumberland County,
Penna. 16th— JAMES P. BAKER, recruit (1
year). Mustered in September ISth,
1864. Discharged by general orders,
June 14th, 1865. Residence, West
Bangor, Yark County, Penna.
17th— WILLIAM L. BARNETT, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber 2nd. 1864. Discharged by general
orders, June 23rd, 1865.

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18th— JAMES H. BARTON, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September
23rd, 1864. Discharged by general or
ders June 23rd, 1865.
19th — VINCENT BURKINS, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber 6th, 1864. Discharged by general
orders, June 23rd, 1865. Residence,
State Hill, York County, Penna.
20th — HENRY M. BARTOLETT,
recruit. Mustered in February 4th,
1864. Not on muster-out roll.
21st — MAY CONRAD. Mustered
in December 2nd, 1861. Discharged
for disability December 2nd, 1862.
22nd — BERNARD CALAHAN.
Mustered in  , 1861. Discharged
for disability December 2nd, 1862.
Residence, Wormleysburg, Cumber
land County, Penna.
2Srd — CHARLES CLARK. Must
ered in December 2nd, 1861. Desert
ed February 1st 1862.
24th — URIAH CLARK, recruit
Mustered in April 1st, 1862. Died
July — , 1862, at Nashville, Tenn.
Buried in National Cemetery, Nash
viUe, Tenn., Section A, grave 415.
2Sth — JESSE COLLINS, veteran,
recruit. Mustered in November 28th,
1863. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
26th — ISAIAH COXEY; recruit.
Mustered in February 22nd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Died March
llth. 1896, at Boalsburg, Centre Coun
ty, Penna.
27th— AMOS COOK, recruit. Must
ered in February 23rd. 1864. Prison
er from October 1st, 1864, to April
20th, 1865. Discharged June 12th, to
date May 19th, 1865. Residence,
Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.
28th — CALEB COXEY, recruit
Mustered in February Sth, 1864. De
serted December llth. 1864. Resi
dence, Danville, Montour County,
Penna. 29th — E. DOUGHERTY. Mustered
in December 16th, 1861. Discharged
for disability August, 1863. Died — ,
1896, at Indiana, Indiana County, Pa.

SOth— JESSE DAVIS. Mustered in
December 2nd, 1861. KiUed July 13th,
1862, in action at Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Slst — MICHAEL DEAMER. Must
ered in December 2nd, 1861. Desert
ed December Slst 1862.
33rd — GEORGE DETERLY. Must
ered in December 2nd, 1861. Desert
ed June SOth, 1863.
34th — GEORGE DENNIS, recruit.
Mustered in April 1st, 1862. Deserted
December Slst, 1862.
35th — JOSIAH S. DECK, recruit.
Mustered in March 7th, 1864. In hos
pital at muster-out of company. Resi
dence, Canby, Clackamas County,
Oregon. S6th — ABRAM C. DISSINGBR,
recruit. Mustered in February 16th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Marysville, Perry County, Pa.
37th— SAMUEL W. DUNCAN, re
cruit. Mustered in Pebruary 29th,
1864. In hospital at muster-out of
company. Residence, 211 Magnolia
Street, Chattanooga, Hamilton Coun
ty, .Tennessee.
SSth — JOHN B. DURST, recruit.
Mustered in February 2Srd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died January
— , 1892, at Sunbury, Northumberland
County, Penna.
39th— DANIEL DILLOW, recruit
Mustered in January 26th, 1864. Dis
charged by general orders July 4th,
1865. 40th— THOMAS DONNON, recruit.
Mustered in — . 1864. Discharged by
general orders July 1st, 1865. Resi
dence, Perryville, Cecil County, Ala.
41st — PATRICK DUFFY, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in October Srd,
1864. Discharged July 10th, to date
June 24th, 1865.
42nd — WILLIAM DEREMER, re
cruit. Mustered in March Srd, 1864.
Deserted December llth, 1864.
43rd— GEORGE M. ELSED, recruit.
Mustered in November 23rd, 1863.
Transferred to 5th Tennessee Cavalry,

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139

January — , 1864. Residence, Coulter-
ville, Hamilton County, Tenn.
44th — GEORGE W. EWAN, veter
an, recruit. Mustered in November
28th, 1863. Prisoner from October 1st
1864, to April 21st 1865. Discharged
by general orders, June 16th, to date
May 19th, 1865. Reported dead.
4Sth — HENRY C. EVANS, recruit.
(1 year). Mustered in September 6th,
1864. Discharged by general orders,
June 2Srd, 1865.
46th— FREDERICK FOGLE. Must
ered in December Srd, 1861. Mustered
out December Sth, 1864, expiration of
term. 47th — GEORGE W. FISHER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 27th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Re
ported dead.
48th — WILLIAM FRY, recruit.
Mustered in March 27th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence
New Germantown, Perry Counyt, Pa.
49th— CHARLES FULLAWAY, re
cruit Mustered in February 9th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
50th — BENJAMIN J. FORTNEY,
recruit. Mustered in January 2Sth,
1864. Died November 1st, 1864, at At
lanta, Ga. Buried in National Ceme
tery, Marietta, Ga., Section A, grave
313. Slst— JOHN W. FISHER, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September 1st,
1864. Discharged by general orders,
June 2Srd, 1865.
52nd— JOSIAH GOMBART, recruit
Mustered in April 1st, 1862. Desert
ed December 1st 1862.
SSrd — JAMES GALLAGHER, re
cruit. Mustered in April 1st 1862.
Deserted December Slst 1862.
54th — DAVID GRAHAM, recruit
Cook, colored. Mustered in Novem
ber 28th, 1863. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 23rd,
1865".

SSth — ISAAC H. GOTSHALL, re
cruit. Mustered in Pebruary 20th.
1864. Mustered out with company'
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
56th — WILLIAM GILBERT, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in October
4th, 1864. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865
57th — WILLIAM B. GREGG, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber Sth, 1864. Discharged by general
orders, June 23rd, 1865.
SSth— WILLIAM J. GORDON, re
cruit Mustered in September 15th,
1864. Discharged March 7th, 1865, al
Gravelly Springs. Ala.
S9th — J. HOGENDUBLER. Must
ered in December 2nd, 1861. Absent
serving sentence by court martial, at
muster-out of company.
60th — WILLIAM HERD. Must
ered in December 2nd, 1861. Trans
ferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
January, 1864.
61st— JOHN HANDELL. Mustered
in December 2nd. 1861. Deserted De
cember 31st 1862.
62nd— ALBERT HOWE. Mustered
in December 2nd. 1861. Deserted De
cember 31st 1862.
6Srd— CHARLES HEISER, Must
ered in December 2nd, 1861. Desert
ed June 13th. 1862.
6Srd — JOSEPH A. HARTMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in April 15th, 1862
Mustered out April 15th, 1865, expi
ration of term.
64th — CHARLES HEBERLE, re
cruit. Mustered in January 20th
1862. Mustered out March 9th, 1865,
expiration of term.
65th— JOHN T. HARDINGER; re
cruit. Mustered in March 2nd, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga. 66th— D. HOLLENBAUGH, recruit
Mustered in February 20th, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga.. August 2Srd, 1865.
67th— JACOB HOSTLER, recruit
Mustered in February 27th, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.

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68th— ADAM HAINS, recruit. Must
ered in February Sth, 1864. In hos
pital at muster-out of company. Died
K'ebruary, 1902, at Walnutport Carbon
County, Penna.
69th— JOHN HOLLENBAUGH, re
cruit. Mustered in February 23rd,
1864. Transferred to Veteran Re
serve Corps, March llth, 1865. Resi
dence, Loysville, Perry County, Pa.
70th— WILLIAM D. HALBERT, re
cruit. Mustered in February 2Srd,
1864. Discharged June 23rd, 1865.
71st — A. M. HERMAN, recruit
Mustered in January 2nd, 1864. Dis
charged May SOth, 1865. Residence,
Pierce City, Lawrence County, Mo.
72nd— PRANK M. HOFFMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in January 28th,
1864. Died of wounds July 28th, 1864,
in skirmish at Flat Rock, Ga. Buried
in National Cemetery, Chattanooga,
Tenn., grave 57.
7Srd — WILLIAM HIMES, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September 15,
1864. Discharged June 23rd, 1865.
74th — WILLIAM HUNTER, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in August
4th, 1864. Deserted.
75th— WILLIAM IRVIN. Mustered
in December 2nd, 1861. Transferred
to Veteran Reserve Corps April Srd,
1864. Reported dead.
76th— ADAM JAMES, recruit. Must
ered in February 29th, 1864. Acci
dentally killed April 27th, 1864, at Co
lumbia, Tenn. Buried in National
Cemetery, Stone's River, Tenn., Sec
tion L, grave 307.
77th — MICHAEL KELLY. Must
ered In December 2nd, 1861. Dis
charged for disability, October 14th
1862. 78th— GEORGE KETERMAN, re
cruit. Mustered in April 1st, 1862
Deserted June 13th, 1862.
79th — JOHN KANAKA, recruit.
Mustered in February 26th, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon
Ga.. August 23rd, 1865.
SOth — CHARLES D. KIEHL. re
cruit Mustered in February 19th
1864, Mustered out with company.

Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Resi
dence, Sunbury, Northumberland Coun
ty, Penna.
Slst — JOHN KEPFORD, recruit.
Mustered in January 28th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
West Fairview, Cumberland County,
Penna. 82nd — JOHN KLEINFELTER, re
cruit. Mustered in February Sth,
1864. In hospital at muster-out of
company. SSrd— CALEB M. KEPHART, re
cruit Mustered in March 23rd, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon.
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
84th— JAMES A. KNIGHTON, re
cruit Mustered in January 28th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
York, York County, Penna.
SSth — GEORGE W. KNIPB, re
cruit. Mustered in February 16th,
1864. In hospital at muster-out of
company. 86th— GEORGE KEENER, recruit.
Mustered in February llth, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
87th— JOHN LOTT. Mustered in
December 2nd, 1861. Mustered out
with company, Macon, Ga., August 23,
1865. Died at Sunbury, Northumber
land County, Penna.
SSth— JAMES LESLEY. Mustered
in December 2nd, 1861. Discharged
for disability June — , 1862. Report
ed dead.
89th— WILLIAM LOMIS, recruit.
Mustered in April 1st, 1862. Deserted
December Slst, 1S62._ Residence, East
Canton, Bradford County, Penna.
90th — WILLIAM LINTELMAN,
veteran, recruit. Mustered in Novem
ber 28th, 1863. Mustered out with
company, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd,
1865. Reported dead.
91st — CYRUS LAUTZ, recruit.
Mustered in January 28th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.

Company M

141

92nd — EDWARD LYONS, recruit
Mustered in February 17th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pa.
93rd — JOHN LYON, recruit
Mustered in February 17th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Died, March
29th, 1896, at Sunbury, Northumber
land County, Penna.
94th — CHARLES LANDAW, re
cruit. Mustered in February 17th,
1864. Prisoner from October 1st,
1864, to AprU 20th, 1865. Honorably
discharged June 12th, to date May
19th, 1865. Died September 17th,
1902, at Sunbury, Northumberland
County, Penna.
95th — EDWARD LISEY, recruit
Mustered in  . Mustered out  .
Residence, Randolph, Neb.
96th — JOSEPH MILLER, recruit.
Mustered in February 26th, 1864. Pris
oner from October 1st, 1864, to April
23rd, 1865. Discharged June 23rd
1865. 97th — ISAAC MOLTZ. recruit
Mustered in February 9th, 1864
Mustered out with company, Macon.
Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
98th — THOMAS MALONE, recruit
Mustered in February 17th, 1864
Prisoner from October 1st, 1864, to
April 20th, 1865. Discharged June 12th,
to date May 19th, 1865. Died  ,
1891, at Sunbury, Northumberland
County, Penna.
99th— JOHN MOVER, recruit (1
year). Mustered in August 15th, 1864.
Discharged June 2Srd, 1865.
100th -— McCLARY MUNSELS, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber 15th, 1864. Discharged June 2Srd,
1865. Residence, Pennsdale, Lycoming
County, Penna.
101st — O. A. MAYNARD, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September Sth,
1864. Discharged June Sth. 1865.
102nd— DANIEL MESSER. recruit
Mustered in January 28th, 1864
Prisoner from October 1st. 1864. tc
April 21st, 1865. Discharged June

16th, to date May 19th, 1865. Resi
dence, Eberiey's MiUs, Cumberiand
County, Penna.
lOSrd — JOSEPH MERRITS, re
cruit. Mustered in  . Deserted
December 9th, 1864.
104th— JOSEPH MATTHEWS, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in February
24th, 1865. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
105th— DENNIS McNAMARA. Must
ered in December 2nd, 1861. Trans
ferred to Marine Brigade, July —
1863. 106th— ALFOSA McDONALD, re
cruit. Mustered in November 22nd
1863. In hospital at muster-out of
company. 107th— WILLIAM McCARTY, vet
eran, recruit. Mustered in November
28th, 1863. Discharged for disability
July 12th, 1863.
108th — JAMES A. McCUNE, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber Sth, 1864. Discharged June 2Srd,
1865. 109th — JOSEPH NORRIS. Must
ered in December 2nd, 1861. Desert
ed December Slst, 1862.
110th — CHESTER NICHOLS, re
cruit (1 years). Mustered in Septem
ber 26th, 1864. Discharged June 2Srd
1865. llth— EDWARD W. OYSTER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 23rd
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Resi
dence, 929 W. S. Street, Washington,
D. C.
112th— JOSEPH OCHS, recruit (1
year). Mustered in October 24th,
1864. Discharged Sentember 18th, to
date August 23rd, 1865. Died April
7th, 1900. at Lancaster, Lancaster
Countv, Penna.
llSth— GOTTLIEB PHIAL. Must
ered in December 13th, 1861. Trans
ferred to Veteran Reserve Corps Jan
uary. 1864.
114th— FRANCIS H. PALMER, re
cruit. Mustered in Anril 1st. 1862
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.

142

Seventh Penna. Cavalry Roster

115th — RAPHAEL PEREZE, re
cruit. Mustered in February 16th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
116th— SAMUEL PRATTS, recruit
Mustered in February 9th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
117th — JOSEPH POYER, recruit.
Mustered in February 17th, 1864.
Died January 2nd, 1865, at Louisville,
Ky. 118th— JOSEPH S. PYLE, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September 1st,
1864. Residence, Delia, York, York
County, Penna.
119th — UZANT ROSENCRANTZ,
Mustered in December 2nd, ' 1861
Discharged for disability June  -,
1864. Reported dead.
120th — WILLIAM R. RESTLER,
recruit. Mustered in March Srd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
121st— JOSEPH W. RHOADS, re
cruit. Mustered in February 26th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Marysville, Perry County, Pa.
122nd— JOHN H. RHOADS, recruit
Mustered in February 26th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Marysville, Perry County, Penna.
123rd — CHARLES ROUNDER, re
cruit. Mustered in February 20th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
124th — WILLIAM R. RAPP, re
cruit. Mustered in September 9th,
1864. Discharged June 23rd, 1865
Died April 1st, 1898, ^t Wormleys
burg, Cumberland County, Penna.
125th— HENRY C. ROSS, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September Sth,
1864. Discharged June 2Srd, 1865.
126th— LEWIS SENFT. Mustered
in December 2nd, 1861. Transferred
to Veteran Reserve Corps April Srd,
1864. 127th — JOHN SHANNON. Must
ered in December 2nd, 1861. Dis
charged for disability June 16th, 1863.

Died December Srd, 1896, at Pitts
burg, Penna.
128th— JOHN SMITH, recruit. Must
ered in AprU 1st 1862. Died May
28th, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn. Buried
in National Cemetery, Nashville,
Tenn., Section J, grave 1,245.
129th — EDWIN SHARP, recruit.
Mustered in April 1st 1862. Desert
ed September 29th, 1862.
130th— DANIEL SHATTO, recruit.
Mustered in .February 20th, 1864.
Died April 12th, 1864. Buried in Na
tional Cemetery, Marietta, Ga., Sec
tion L, grave 56.
ISlst — THEODORE B. SEIP, re
cruit. Mustered in February 15th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Died
June 4th, 1897, at Strinestown, York
County, Penna.
132nd — JACOB R. SEIP, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in February 15th,
1864. Died April 4th, 1865, at Jeffer
sonville, Ind. Buried in National
Cemetery, New Albany, Ind., Section
S, grave 481.
ISSrd — JACOB SMITH, recruit.
Mustered in February 20th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Blain, Perry County, Penna.
lS4th — WARREN L. SMITH, re
cruit. Mustered in January 28th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Residence,
Mill Hall, Clinton County, Penna.
135th— JAMES SHIPPER, recruit
Mustered in February 22nd, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga.. August 23rd, 1865. Residence,
Williamsport. Lycoming County, Pa.
136th— WILLIAM STROUGH, re
cruit. Mustered in February 16th,
1864. Transferred to Veteran Re
serve Corps January 10th, 1865. Dis
charged by general orders, August
10th. 1865. Residence. Sunbury,
Northumberland County, Penna.
137th — BENJAMIN J. SCHOCK,
recruit. Mustered in February 13th,
1864. Discharged for disability March

MONUMENT SEVENTH PENNA. CAV., CHICKAMAUGA.

Company M

143

20th, 1865. Residence, Middletown,
Dauphin County, Penna.
138th— JAMES SCHNELL, recruit
Mustered in February 13th, 1864
Discharged for disabUity  . Rest
dence. Junction City, Davis County,
Kans. 140th — JOHN A. STEVENS, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered In Septem
ber 1st, 1864. Discharged July llth
to date June 23rd, 1865.
141st — ADOLPHUS STUART, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber Sth, 1864. Discharged June 23rd,
1865. 142nd— JOHN T. STUART, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September
15th, 1864. Discharged June 2Srd,
1865. 143rd— PHILIP SMITH, recruit (1
year). Mustered in September Sth,
1864. Discharged June 2Srd, 1865.
Residence, Parsons, Labatte County,
Kans. 144th— GEORGE B. SNYDER, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered In Septem
ber Sth, 1864. Discharged June 23rd,
1865. Residence, Harrisburg, Dau
phin County, Penna.
145th — JAMES TAST. Mustered
in December 2nd, 1861. Discharged
for disability, June — , 1862.
146th — LEWIS THOMPSON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 27th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865.
147th — JOHN UNROE. Mustered
in December 2nd, 1861. Deserted De
cember Slst, 1862. Died October 2Sth,
1902. Buried in South Side Cemetery,
Pittsubrg, Penna.
148th — ADAM VOLKNER. Must
ered in December 2nd, 1861. Desert
ed December 6th, 1864.
149th — HENRY VARNER, recruit
(1 year). Mustered in September Sth,
1864. Discharged June 23rd, 1865.
ISOth — THOMAS WOLTMONGER.
Mustered in December 2nd, 1861. De
serted June 13th, 1862.

151st— CHARLES WALLIS. Must
ered in December 2nd, 1861. Desert
ed June 13th, 1863.
152nd — HENRY WILLIAMS, re
cruit Mustered in AprU 1st 1862.
Deserted December Slst 1862.
153rd — HENRY A. WEBER, veter
an, recruit. Mustered in November
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
Died June 10th, 1901, at Pittsburg, Pa.
lS4th— PHILIP WASHNER, veter
an, recruit. Mustered in November
28th, 1863. Mustered out with com
pany, Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865.
ISSth — CHRISTIAN WITCOMB,
recruit Mustered in February 17th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 2Srd, 1865. Died
April 18th, 1883, at Harrisburg, Dau
phin County, Penna.
156th— GEORGE M. WILSON, re
cruit. Mustered in February 29th,
1864. Died September 24th, 1864, at
Andersonville, Ga. Buried in Nation
al Cemetery, Ga., grave 9,657.
157th— CHARLES WISE, recruit.
Mustered in February 13th, 1864.
Died April 21st, 1S6S, "at Jefferson
Barracks, Mo. Buried in National
Cemetery, Section 45, grave 56.
ISSth— James S. WILCOX, recruit.
Mustered in February 20th, 1864.
Deserted December llth, 1864.
159th — ROBERT WEBSTER, re
cruit (1 year). Mustered in Septem
ber Sth, 1864. Discharged June 23rd,
1865. 160th — WILLIAM YOUNG, re
cruit. Mustered in January 28th,
1864. Mustered out with company,
Macon, Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Resi
dence, Harrisburg, Dauphin County,
161st — ELI.TAH YOUTZ, recruit
Mustered in February 20th, 1864.
Mustered out with company, Macon,
Ga., August 23rd, 1865. Died  , at
Sunbury, Northumberland County. Pa.
162nd — CHARLES ZELLMAN.
Mustered in December 2nd. 1861. De
serted September 1st, 1862.

CONTENTS

PAGE.e^
Preface  I — IV
Introduction  1 — 6
HISTORY
Raising of the Regiment,  1 — 6
Going to Louisville,  6^ 9
March to NashviUe,  9 — 13
Guerillas and Slaves,  13 — 17
In Middle Tennessee,  18— 22
Movements During the Summer,  22 — 28
Raids of Forrest and Others,  28— 37
The Fight at Gallatin,  37— 42
Perryville and Nashville,  42 — 46
Battle of Stone's River  46 — 50
The Charge at Rover and Unionville,  50 — 55
Spring HiU, Liberty, Snow Hill, etc  55— 62
Rosecrans' Advance,  62 — 72
After the Tullahoma Campaign,  72— 78
Battle of Chickamauga  78— 81
The Siege of Chattanooga,  81— 87
In Huntsville,  88— 92
Mustering as Veterans  92 — 96
Getting Ready,  96—101
On the Way to Atlanta,  101—111
Nearing Atlanta,  Ill — 123
The Fight at Lovejoy,  -  123 — 135
The Pall of Atlanta  135—139
At Columbia,  139—150
Refitting the Cavalry,  150-155
The Final Campaign,  155 — 163
The End,  163—169

APJPENDIX

Pages
Aggregate of Men on Rolls,  1
Battles and Skirmishes  1 — 2
Oflicers and Men Commended in Orders and
Awarded Medals,  2 — S
Casualties,  5
Among the Fighting Regiments,  S — 6
Memorial Monument,  6 — 9
Official Reports:
Maj. J. E. Wynkoop's Report on Skirmishes
on Murfreesboro Road, Overall's Creek
and Manchester Pike,  9 — 12
Cavalry Charge, McMinnville, Tenn.,  12 — 15
Cavalry Charge, Shelbyville, Tenn.,  18— 23
McAfee's Cross Roads, Ga.,  23— 24
Cavalry Charge, Shelbyville, Tenn.,  25— 33
Jonesboro, Ga., Lovejoy, Ga  34 — SS
Kenesaw, Noonday, Jonesboro, Lovejoy,  36 — 48
Capture of Selma, Ala.,  48 — 59
Casualties,  60

INDEX TO ROSTER

Field and Staff,  1— 6
Companies: A  6—19
B  19— 29
C,  29— 42
D,  42— 53
E,  53— 65
F,  65— 78
G,  78— 88
H  88— 99
l/  100—112
K_  112—123
l'  123—134
M  134-143

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