PA Civil War
Civil War History in Clarion County, PA
THE SOLDIERS OF CLARION COUNTY IN THE REBELLION.
IT has been said that human history never has been and never can be written. Let this sentiment here apply. The history of Clarion county's soldiers never has been written, and it never can be written in such a manner as justly to pass down to future generations all that was done by them worthy of emulation, or deserving of condemnation.
Every community has a history; which history, if written, would not all be clean, honest, noble, and inspiring. It could not be. A true history is a record of motives and purposes that bring about events, as well as a record of transpired events. Alas! too often, therefore, history, if truly written, would bear upon its pages the sophistical palaver of the knave, and the untempered harangues of the fool; the unjust murmurings of disappointed ambition, and the unwept tears of broken-hearted love; the midnight skulkings of the coward, and the inhuman acts of the villain and the murderer.
Concerning a community of 24,988 souls, which was the population of Clarion county in 1860, posterity would scarcely expect to find the history of that community's nearly three thousand soldiers to be entirely without some of those darker pages. As they went forth to the struggle well might it be said:
Some few may cause a noble wife to weep;
Some few may break a mother's Spartan heart;
Some few may fail their martial vows to keep;
Some few, too weak, may play the coward's part;
But see the HEROES in that band!
Heroes, indeed! The writer has in mind instances of suffering and devotion, of patriotism and bravery, and of complete and perfect manliness as exemplified by the lives of some Clarion county soldiers, that would stand in splendor on history's page side by side with the most notable exploits of the soldiers of Miltiades at Marathon, or those of Leonidas at Thermopylæ, or of those of Napoleon, at Austerlitz. It is a truth of history, for which every true son of Clarion county has cause to be proud, that the number of dishonest men, cowards, or worse men, who went to the war from Clarion county was exceedingly small.
Believing that human inspirations and aspirations are identical the world over, when human beings stand on the same plane of civilization and enlightenment, it is reasonable to conclude that some of our soldiers entered the army for gain, and some for mere adventure. It has been so in all time. Men have, in other times, walked over the ground sanctified by the blood of the slain, to gather indications of a "deal," and why not some of these? Men have, in other times, shared the prison of comrades and intensified that prison's damnable memories by setting unnatural and unholy prices upon that which they had "to sell" to a suffering companion, and why not some of these? Men have in other times, stolen a fellow soldier's meager pay, or stolen away from duty; willing to be known as a "deserter," and why not some of these?
Some did make for themselves records like these in the memories of their comrades, and that fact emphasizes the grandeur of the lives of the great majority, who had kindled upon their hearthstones the fires of patriotism long before they ever thought of seeing them burn upon the battle-field; who would scorn to traffic for profit where the dead were buried or where the wounded suffered, while they were not armed and equipped to defend the flag; who shared their last pinch of salt, for nothing, with a comrade; who would sooner die than rob a soldier; and who would rather stand by the flag and suffer than forsake it.
The following rolls are an eloquent tribute to the twenty-nine hundred men and more whose names constitute the honor roll of Clarion county. The man who deserted because he expected to get "bounty" by returning, certainly deserved a death ignominious. The man who fled the carnival of death because of mortal terror, deserved to be pitied. God made him as he was. The man who forsook the flag, fearing that his loved ones at' home would not be cared for, might well renounce his share of the government in which he had not faith enough to trust it with his all. These things are all a part of the history of the wars in which mankind participates.
To judge of the deed, the motive should be known, so if by the following pages any one soldier is shown in the light of facts to have been not a true soldier, it is hoped that the mantle of charity will be thrown over the errors of both the living and the dead, to the end that the descendants of the dead may not feel the iron in their souls, but may be loyal, patriotic, brave and useful citizens; and that the undutiful living may live down the mistakes of the past and bequeath to their children a correct conception of duty to our country.
The noble women of Clarion county who kept watch by day and vigil by night during these four deathless years, deserve a more fitting tribute than this poor pen can give. Their reward is for the future.
The sturdy yeomanry who remained at home to work and to encourage the bereaved ones, and care for the widow and the orphan, and do the duties that devolved upon them as civilians, are worthy of commendation, and no true history will question the motives or challenge the sentiments of that honorable class of our population, unless perhaps it might be to call in question the loyalty of some particular individual or individuals. With the hope that this sketch of the military achievements of the men of Clarion county may have a correct influence upon posterity, it is respectfully dedicated to the soldiers of Clarion county, by their friend,
* This and the following chapters, giving the history of Clarion County military organizations in the War of the Rebellion, are prepared by Mr. W.A. BEER.
COMPANY H, THIRTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT - EIGHTH RESERVE,37th Regiment
Organization - Service in the Field - Roll of the Company
37th Regiment, Co. H.
COMPANY H, of the Eighth Reserve, was the first company recruited in Clarion county with a view to entering the war. It was recruited at Strattanville April 30, 1861, by Captain William Lemon, at which time fifty-four men joined the company.* Before being mustered into the State service at Pittsburgh, about the 28th of June, the company was increased to seventy-five men, and when mustered into the United States service at Washington on Meridian Hill, July 27, 1861, it numbered eighty-four men.
Company H was recruited for the three months service and proceeded from Clarion to Camp Wilkins near Pittsburgh. It was not accepted. It removed from Camp Wilkins to Camp Wright, twelve miles above Pittsburgh on the Allegheny River. Here it remained with forty-two other companies, which had been recruited for three months service, but not accepted. None of the companies, except those belonging to the Erie Regiment, had any regimental organization. Colonel John W. McClane was in command of the camp. Early in June General McCall visited the camp and selected the companies to form the Eighth Regiment. Captain Lemon's company was designated as Company H of this regiment, and on the 28th of June it was organized and officered as follows: George S. Hays, M.D., of Allegheny county, colonel; S.D. Oliphant, lieutenant-colonel, and J.B. Gardner, major.
The regiment having been armed and uniformed at Camp Wright, it was ordered to Washington on the 20th of July. By rail it went to Harrisburg; there it received other equipments, and proceeded thence to Baltimore. At Baltimore it received tents, and then went on to Washington, where it arrived July 23,and went into camp on Meridian Hill, where it was mustered into the service of the United States, July 27.
It remained here till August 2,when it was ordered to the Reserve Camp at Tenallytown. At Tenallytown the Eighth was assigned to the First Brigade, commanded by Brigadier General John F. Reynolds. At this time the Eighth numbered eight hundred and ninety men, armed with muskets of improved pattern and with rifles. Company H numbered eighty-two men; it had eighty-four when mustered in July 27, but two had deserted July 29, leaving the number stated. Soon after being assigned to the First Brigade the regiment was ordered to support the Seventh, which was on picket duty at Great Falls, and was being shelled vigorously by the enemy. The Eighth remained on duty in that vicinity several days, and during that time Company H was initiated into the hardships, but not into the horrors of war; that ordeal was reserved for it till after having experienced the vicissitudes of a winter in camp, as a part of a mighty invading army; an army destined to be a triumphant and magnanimous army, in the achievements of which Company H, with the other twenty-five companies recruited wholly or in part in Clarion county, was to bear such a part as could only be borne by an efficient organization of patriotic men.
On the 9th of October the regiment crossed the Potomac to Langley, Va., and took position, with the division, in line with the Army of the Potomac. Here it went into winter quarters. While in its winter camp the Eighth was thoroughly drilled and instructed by its officers. On the 20th of December, the regiment, with the brigade, marched five miles to Difficult Creek, but hearing the guns of the enemy who had engaged the Third Brigade at Dranesville, General Reynolds started with his brigade on a double quick to assist General Ord. He reached the field in time to see the steady fire of Ord's victorious troops scatter the rebels and drive them from the field.
After breaking up winter quarters the regiment moved to Hunter's Mills, and, under orders to concentrate to embark for the Peninsula, thence to Alexandria. While encamped at Alexandria the division was attached to McDowell's First Corps, and remained in front of Washington, going from Alexandria to Manassas, thence to Warrenton Junction, and thence to Falmouth. From Falmouth, Reynolds moved across the river and occupied Fredericksburg, and then commenced an advance on the Richmond and Potomac Railroad. The brigade was then recalled, and sent by water to the Peninsula. The regiment landed at White House, and joined McClellan's army at Gaines's Mill.
Meantime on the 20th of May, 1862, before embarking, Lieutenant Wetter, of Company H, was promoted to adjutant. Adjutant Wetter was well known throughout Clarion county as Major Wetter.
June 26,1862, at Mechanicsville, the Eighth entered upon its stern work of offering human life upon its country's altar. On that day began the terrible experience of guard, and march, and struggle, and bivouac for Company H.
During the Seven Days' fight Company H had some severe fighting at Mechanicsville, Gaines's Mill, White Oak Swamp, and Charles City Cross Roads, Colonel Lemon, Adjutant Wetter, and Lieutenant A.H. Beck were wounded at Charles City Cross Roads, June 30, 1862. Adjutant Wetter was subsequently wounded, with loss of leg, at Thoroughfare Gap, August 18, 1862, and he resigned December 28, 1863. Colonel Lemon was mustered out with the regiment, May 24,1864.
At Bull Run, Hiram McKendree was killed August 29. At South Mountain the company was engaged, and Wolfgang Heppinger was killed September 14. At Antietam the Eighth occupied the center, being with General Meade. The artillery fire of the enemy beat back the Reserve with severe loss. Company H had Daniel Barr killed, and Jacob Noll and William A. Sipler wounded, September 17.
At Fredericksburg, December 13, the loss of the company was as follows: Colonel Lemon, Captain Keatley, Wilson M. Dorey, Joseph Owen, and Joseph Hoover, all wounded. Owen lost a leg, and Hover died from his wounds.
During the battle of the Wilderness Company H had the following wounded: Stephen D. Myers, William Crooks, Daniel McNany, William O'Brien, and Warren Whitehill. George W. Stover was wounded at Spottsylvania Court House, May 12,1864.
During the time the company was in service the following died from wounds received in battle. The dates and names of the battles are unknown to the writer: Robert Cunningham, John Peters, and William B. Showers. The following were discharged for wounds; date and battle not known: A.J. Galloway, A.M. Brenneman, Carson R. Crisman, Calvin Basim, loss of leg; Albert J. Goble, J.W. Henderson, William Maloney, John M. Ross, John H. Sweeney, John H. Vensil, Daniel Walters, and John Young.
The company went out with eighty-four men. It received six recruits. Captain William Lemon and Lieutenant Wetter were promoted to field officers. Twenty-nine were wounded, four were killed - one accidentally and three in battle; four died from wounds; eleven died of disease; twelve were discharged for wounds, and seven for other causes; twenty-five were transferred; one was taken prisoner; one was not on the muster-out roll; five resigned; three deserted; and twenty-one, including the one prisoner, were mustered out with the regiment May 12,1864. Lieutenant Beck and Lieutenant Dunkle have both been sheriff of Clarion county.
The following roll of Company H is from Vol. I of Bates's "Pennsylvania Volunteers":**
ROLL OF COMPANY H, THIRTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT - EIGHTH RESERVE.***
William Lemon, captain, April 30, 1861, three years; wounded at Charles City Cross Roads and Fredericksburg; promoted to lieutenant-colonel March 10, 1863.
James Keatley, captain, April 30, '61, three years; promoted from private to sergeant August 20, 1861; to captain March 10, 1863; wounded at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862; mustered out with the company May 24, 1864.
J.N. Hetherington, first lieutenant, April 30, 1861, three years; resigned October 10, 1861.
Alfred T. Clark, jr., first lieutenant, April 30, 1861, three years; promoted from sergeant-major October 10, 1861; resigned October 10, 1862.
Anthony H. Beck, first lieutenant April 30, 1861, three years; promoted to sergeant May 2,1861, to first lieutenant March 1, 1863; wounded at Charles City Cross Roads June 30, 1862; mustered out with company May 24, 1864.
B.B. Dunkle, second lieutenant, April 30, 1861, three years; resigned November 16, 1861.
Henry Wetter, second lieutenant, April 30, 1861, three years; promoted from first sergeant to second lieutenant November 16, 1861, to adjutant May 20, 1862.
Joseph M. Owens, second lieutenant, April 30, 1861, three years; promoted from private to sergeant July 29,1861; to second lieutenant August 1, 1862; wounded, with loss of leg, at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862; resigned April 14, 1863.
H.R. Brenneman, second lieutenant, April 30, 1861, three years; promoted from sergeant, July 1, 1863; mustered out with company May 24,1864.
George E. Cowan, first sergeant, April 30, 1861, three years; promoted to first sergeant, transferred to One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment P.V., May 15,1864, veteran.
A.J. Galloway, sergeant, April 30, 1861, three years; discharged January 15, 1863, for wounds received in action.
John Monace, sergeant, April 30, 1861, three years; promoted to sergeant, transferred to the One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment P.V., May 15,1864, veteran.
J.M. Rankin, sergeant, June 24, 1861, three years; promoted to sergeant, transferred to the One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment, P.V., May 15,1864, veteran.
Stephen D. Myers, sergeant, April 30, 1861, three years; wounded at Wilderness May 8, 1864; mustered out with company May 24, 1864.
George W. Stover, sergeant, April 30, 1860, three years; wounded at Spottsylvania Court House; mustered out with company May 24, 1864.
A.M. Brenneman, corporal, April 30, 1861, three years; discharged February 4, 1863, for wounds received in action.
S.R. Stratton, corporal, April 30, 1861, three years; transferred to Regimental Band, July 20, 1861.
Joseph Dolby, corporal, April 30, 1861, three years; accidentally killed October 10, 1861.
J.R. Whitman, corporal, April 30, 1861, three years; discharged July 11, 1862.
Jasper N. Maxwell, corporal, April 30, 1861, three years; discharged July 11, 1862.
Carson R. Crisman, corporal, April 30, 1861, three years; discharged March 30, 1863, for wounds received in action.
William Crooks, corporal, April 30, 1861, three years; wounded at Wilderness May 6, 1864; mustered out with company May 24, 1864.
James Greer, corporal, April 30, 1861, three years; mustered out with company May 24, 1864.
Anderson, Robert, private, April 30, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment P.V., May 15, 1864, veteran.
Agnew, John, private, July 21, 1861, three years; deserted, date unknown.
Bender, Henry, private, July 1, 1861, three years; mustered out with company May 24, 1864.
Burns, Samuel R., private, July 24, 1861, three years; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps , December 14, 1863.
Brua, Henry W., private, April 30, 1861, three years; transferred to the One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment P.V., May 15, 1864, veteran.
Boyles, Irwin, private, February 26,1864, three years; transferred to the One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment, P.V., May 15, 1864.
Basim, Calvin, private, April 30, 1861, three years; discharged December 6, 1862, for wounds received in action.
Beck, John H., private, April 1, 1861, three years; died August 7, 1862. Barr, Daniel, private, July 1, 1861, three years; killed at Antietam September 17, 1862.
Callihan, Harvey, private, April 30, 1861, three years; died October 10, 1861; buried in the Military Asylum Cemetery at D.C.
Cunningham, Robert, private, June 14, 1861, three years; died September 17, 1862, from wounds received in action.
Davis, Andrew J., private, June 24, 1861, three years; mustered out with company May 24,1864.
Dorey, Wilson M., private, May 18, 1861, three years; wounded at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862; mustered out with company May 24, 1864.
Dolby, Charles, private, April 30, 1861, three years; died October 8, 1861.
Furman, W.W., private, April 20, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment P.V., May 15, 1864, veteran.
Frazier, George W., private, June 24, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment P.V., May 15, 1864, veteran.
Frazier, Philip, private, July 21, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment, P.V., May 15, 1864, veteran.
Free, Benjamin, private, July 1, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment, P.V., May 15, 1864, veteran.
Fox, Jacob D., private, April 30, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment, P.V., May 15, 1864, veteran.
Fulton, Reed W., private, March 4, 1864, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment, P.V., May 15, 1864.
Fulton, William T., private, March 4, 1864, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment, P.V., May 15, 1864.
Goble, Albert J., private, April 30, 1861, three years; discharged April 22, 1863, for wounds received in action.
Girt, David, private, June 22, 1861, three years; deserted July 29, 1861.
Hall, James, private, April 30, 1861, three years; mustered out with company May 24, 1864.
Henderson, J.W., private, April 30, 1861, three years; discharged February7, 1863, for wounds received in action.
Henderson, John W., private, May 6, 1864, three years; not on muster out roll.
Horton, James, private, April 30, 1861, three years; transferred to Battery E, Fourth U.S. Artillery, September 1, 1862.
Hepinger, Wolfgang, private, April 30, 1861, three years; killed at South Mountain September 14, 1862.
Hoover, Joseph, private, April 30, 1861, three years; died January 4, 1863, from wounds received at Fredericksburg, December 13, 1861.
Kilgore, Hugh L., private, April 30, 1861, three years; mustered out with company May 24, 1864.
Kelly, Thomas, private, July 1,1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninty-first Regiment P.V., May 15, 1864, veteran.
Linegrover, James, private, May 18, 1861, three years; mustered out with company May 24,1864.
Laughner, Nathan, private, June 14, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment P.V., May 15, 1864, veteran.
McNany, Daniel, private, June 14, 1861, three years; wounded at Wilderness May 8, 1864; mustered out with company May 24, 1864.
McKibbens, John, private, April 30, 1861, three years; mustered out with company May 24, 1864.
McNaughton, Dun, private, July 21, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate November 26,1862.
Maloney, William, private, June 24, 1861, three years; discharged December 1, 1862, for wounds received in action.
Mortimer, John R., private, June 24, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment P.V., May 15, 1864, veteran.
Moody, Silas D., private, June 24, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment P.V., May 15, 1864, veteran.
McKendree, Hiram, private, April 30, 1861, three years; killed at Bull Run August 30, 1862.
Noll, Jacob, private, April 30, 1861, three years; wounded at Antietam September, 17, 1862; mustered out with company May 24, 1864.
Noll, George, private, September 26, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment P.V., May 15, 1864, veteran.
O'Brien, William, private, June 1, 1861, three years; wounded at Wilderness May 8, 1864; mustered out with company May 24, 1864.
Potter, George, private, April 30, 1861, three years; transferred to regimental band July 12, 1861.
Potter Henry, private, April 30, 1861, three years; died at Camp Pierpont, Va., November 9, 1861.
Pritner, Camden A., private, April 30, 1861, three years; died at Camp Pierpont, Va., February 1, 1862.
Peters, John, private, July 1, 1861, three years; died October 3, 1862, of wounds received in action; buried in National Cemetery, Antietam, sec. 26, lot F, grave 568.
Ross, James, private, June 1, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate September 24, 1862.
Ross, John M., private, June 20, 1861, three years; discharged January 22, 163, for wounds received in action.
Rheese, Samuel H., private, March 3, 1864, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment P.V., May 15, 1864, veteran.
Sipler, William A., private, June 14, 1861, three years; wounded at Antietam September 17, 1862; mustered out with company May 24, 1864.
Showers, Lewis, private, April 30, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate October 9, 1861.
Sweeny, John H., private, April 30, 1861, three years; discharged January 27, 1863, for wounds received in action.
Shaner, Leander, private, April 30, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate February 16, 1863.
Shull, John, private, April 30, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate February 14, 1863.
Stroup, James, private, April 30, 1861, three years; transferred to Company B, Sixth U.S. Cavalry. September 1, 1862.
Sample, James, private, June 14, 1861, three years; died at Camp Pierpont, Va., December 21, 1861.
Showers, William B., private, April 30, 1861, three years; died July 5, 1862, of wounds received in action.
Stover, Thomas, private, June 29,1861.
Templeton, William, private, July 21, 1861, three years; prisoner from May 8, to May 12, 1864; mustered out with company May 24, 1864.
Vensel, John H., private, April 30, 1861, three years; discharged February 20, 1863, for wounds received in action.
Wilson, Harrison B., private, April 30, 1861, three years; mustered out with company May 24, 1864.
Whitehill, Warren, private, April 30, 1861, three years; wounded at Wilderness May 8, 1864; mustered out with company May 24, 1864.
Walters, Daniel, private, April 30, 1861, three years; discharged January 15, 1863, for wounds received in action.
Wilson, Sylvester, private, April 30, 1861, three years; died at Camp Pierpont, Va., December 14, 1861.
Young, John, private, April 30, 1861, three years; discharged December 22, 1862, for wounds received in action.
Yingling, John, private, January 5,1864, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment P.V., May 15, 1864.
* Bates says in roster of Company H, on page 778 that John H. Beck was recruited April 1. This seems to be an error; however, it is not important, and if correct the company numbered fifty-five on the 30th of April.
** In these rolls of the companies the name is followed by a brief record which gives rank, date of muster, term of service, promotion, wounds, &c.
*** Copied from Bates.
COMPANY E, THIRTY-NINTH REGIMENT - TENTH RESERVE.39th Regiment
Organization - Route to the Field - Service in the Field - Losses - Record of Hugh Wilson - Roll of Company.
ON Friday of the May court in 1861, Brigadier-General R. Laughlin, commanding the First Brigade of the Twelfth Division of the Pennsylvania Militia, organized a company at Clarion under the militia act of 1849. The company was named the "Clarion River Guards," and J.B. Knox, esq., was chosen captain. General Laughlin had letters from the brigade inspector to proceed with the organization of companies in the absence of that officer. The Clarion River Guards encamped at Curllsville with other companies of the brigade early in June, 1861. Captain Knox was commissioned in the State service on the 14th of June, and on the 24th of June he sent out written orders from Clarion to the members of the company which he had recruited, notifying them to report at that town, and be ready to move to Pittsburgh on the 1st of July. Almost the entire company reported, and they proceeded by way of Reidsburg and Curllsville to Watterson's Ferry, where they got aboard an old canal boat, and floated down the Allegheny River to Kittanning. From there they proceeded by rail to Camp, Wright, where they arrived on the 3d of July. On the 4th the company took a holiday, and most of the men spent the day in Pittsburgh, as Camp Wright was only twelve miles above the city. On the 5th of July eighty-one men of the Guards were sworn into the service of the State, making with Captain Knox, .a total of eighty-two men.
On the 15th of July the company was joined by fifteen other members, who, being mustered in, increased the roster of the company to ninety-seven men; officered as follows: J.B. Knox, captain; David R. Craig, first lieutenant; Valentine Phipps, second lieutenaut; and other officers as noted in the roster which follows this sketch.
At Camp Wright the Clarion River Guards were assigned to the Tenth Regiment Pennsylvania Reserves, and designated as Company E. The Tenth had been partly organized in the latter part of June at Camp Wilkins, also near Pittsburgh. Camp Wilkins was very unhealthful on account of its uncleanliness; however, good, wholesome rations were plentifully and regularly supplied, and immediately after entering camp the men were supplied with a superior grade of blankets. That portion of the regiment which had assembled at Camp Wilkins removed to Camp Wright on the 1st of July, and on the arrival of those troops which completed the regiment, the organization was perfected, and the officers who had been elected at Camp Wilkins proceeded to drill and discipline the troops. The officers were, colonel, John S. McCalmont, a regular army officer, from Venango county, also a West Point graduate; lieutenant-colonel, James T. Kirk, formerly captain of Company D; and major, Harrison Allen, formerly captain of Company H.
The regiment was ordered to Cumberland, Md., July 18. It proceeded to Huntingdon, thence to Bedford Springs, by rail. Here the order was countermanded and the regiment was dispatched hastily to Harrisburg where it was mustered into the United States service July 21, antedating all other Clarion county companies in that respect. Captain Lemon's company was the first recruited, the first in camp, the first to enter the State service, and the first to reach Washington, but Captain Knox's company was the first to enter the United States service. It was mustered in the same day the battle of Bull Run was fought, and on account of the anxiety and suspense, it was hurriedly taken to Baltimore late in the afternoon of July 22. It took possession of the open square near the depot and bivouacked there till the evening of July 23, when with loaded guns and fixed bayonets it marched to the common south of the city. July 24 it went on to Washington. At the depot it met some New York troops who had been in the battle of Bull Run. The sight of these wounded and maimed men produced a profound impression on the members of the Tenth, and they then began to realize the terrible work upon which they were entering.
The regiment marched about a mile east of the capitol and encamped. On the 1st of August it left this place and proceeded to the reserve camp at Tenallytown. It served a week on picket duty at Great Falls early in September. The regiment was drilled at Camp Tenally, and it also observed the usual camp duty. General McCall pronounced it well drilled. It was assigned to the Third Brigade. Colonel McCalmont first commanded the brigade, but was succeeded by Brigadier-General E.O.C. Ord. The regiment marched into Virginia and took position in line with the army October 10. On the 20th of December the brigade engaged the enemy, under Stuart at Dranesville. The skirmish began a little past noon and resulted in a Federal victory, which had .a good effect on the army, as it served to counteract the bad effect produced by the Union disaster at Ball's Bluff, October 21.The Tenth sustained no loss at Dranesville. Major Allen resigned February 14, on account of ill health, and Adjutant Sion B. Smith was elected major. He was succeeded by Sergeant-Major O.H. Gaither, who was appointed adjutant.
After several weeks spent in moving from place to place in the early spring of 1862, the Reserves were attached to General McDowell's command, which was charged with the defense of Washington. They were now lying in the vicinity of Fredericksburg, which place they had reached via Alexandria, Fairfax, Centreville, and Manassas. While in the neighborhood of Fredericksburg General Ord was transferred from the command of the Third Brigade to the command of a division, and Brigadier-General Truman Seymour succeeded to the command of the Third Brigade. Colonel McCalmont resigned May 9, and Lieutenant-Colonel James T. Kirk was elected to succeed him. Captain A.J. Warner, of Company G, was elected lieutenant-colonel. The regiment was detached from McDowell's Corps, and ordered to reinforce General McClellan on the Peninsula. It went by water to the White House on the Pamunky. Having marched from the White House to the vicinity of Mechanicsville, the Tenth was attached to the corps commanded by General Fitz John Porter, which occupied the left bank of the Chickahominy. The battle of Mechanicsville was fought on the 26th of June. In that sanguinary struggle Company E received its first baptism of fire, and was consecrated to the cause of the Union by the blood of the first of its members who were killed in battle.
During the battle of Mechanicsville the Tenth lay close to the right of the road leading into Mechanicsville. It faced up the Chickahominy, and looked down into Beaver Dam Creek, which flows into the Chickahominy a short distance below the bridge over which the road passes which has just been mentioned. The Ninth lay on the left of the Tenth and connected with it at the road near the bridge, where there was an embankment by an old mill. The Union troops were on this side of Beaver Dam Creek facing Mechanicsville, and the Confederates on the Mechanicsville side. The creek is here sluggish. On both sides of it the ground is swampy, and was at that time covered with a growth of underwood. On the Mechanicsville side the distance from the brow of the hill down the slope to the creek bottom is about eighty rods. Down this slope the enemy would have to march to attack the Federal troops. Meantime the Tenth had improved its time by digging rifle pits along the slope on its side of the creek. This was its first experience in that line of duty. The work was directed by Captain McDaniel, of Company D, and Lieutenant Joseph B. Pattee, of Company B. As soon as they were completed a portion of the regiment was posted in these pits, while another part was placed in position in the woods to the right of them. Company C and Company I were put forward as skirmishers. Just in the rear of the Tenth was stationed Easton's Battery. Thus stood facing each other, these two portions of two great armies. They were soon to enact the first carnival of death in which many of them had ever borne a part, and as the men nervously, fearfully, resolutely, and bravely grasped their weapons of death and anxiously awaited the moment when the awful silence would be broken, it indeed seemed to many of them the "pause of carnage - the brink of fate."
The Confederates advanced down the slope on the Mechanicsville side of the creek, along the road and through the fields; but scarcely had they began the descent when Easton's Battery belched forth its iron hail and poured into their ranks a rapid and constant fire. Still on they came until within rifle range, when they were met with a terrible fire from the rifle pits and from the banks along the old mill dam.
They fought hard, but human flesh and blood could not endure such terrible slaughter, and they were forced back up the slope. They rallied and came on again to the attack; struggling desperately and frantically to turn the tide of victory toward their hoped for Confederacy. They concentrated their efforts to pass the bridge and break the Union line, but they were met by men as brave and efficient as themselves. Every attack was repulsed with remarkable vigor by the Ninth and the Tenth, and with broken columns and slaughtered warriors, the enemy was driven from the field, when night mercifully put an end to the conflict. The enemy had gained nothing in this battle, and the result was due largely to the Reserve and to Easton's Battery. Schmucker says:
"The Pennsylvania Reserves on the left, commanded by Seymour and Reynolds, also fought with much heroism, and succeeded in defeating the attempts of the rebels to cross the bridge over the Chickahominy."
In this battle the Tenth preserved its line intact, and the troops were in an exultant mood when night brought the battle to a close.
Captain Knox's Company E lost two men. Both were killed. They were John C. Phillips and James G. Treyzulany. This being the first battle for Company E, the sketch details the movement of the regiment. Notes of subsequent battles will be made mainly, with reference to the company only.
About half past three o'clock P.M., June 27,the company became engaged in the bloody battle of Gaines's Mill. During the struggle it had two men killed - Alpheus Reynard and Amos Kieser. The following were wounded: Lieutenants Valentine Phipps, James L. Wray, and Charles McLaughlin; Corporal Samuel Waley and Samuel S. Wilson; Privates Mathew Black, Thomas Henderson, Daniel Keely, Patrick McLaughlin, George Stiner, John H. Sloan, David Whitehill, Elliott G. Walter, and David Yates - fourteen in all. The wounds of Mathew Black, Thomas Henderson, and John H. Sloan proved fatal. Lieutenant Charles McLanghlin, Sergeant F.M. Lewis, and Private Elliott G. Walter were taken prisoners The regiment made a valiant and effective charge about five o'clock, and when the battle ceased, it closed its broken ranks and retired across the Chickahominy.
In the fighting at Charles City Cross Roads, June 30, Sebastian Cook, Henry Miller, and George W. Wilson were wounded. On account of their wounds Cook and Wilson were discharged. No further losses were sustained by the company during the Seven Days' fight.
The regiment was at Malvern Hill, but was not seriously engaged in the fight. Burton Turney was taken prisoner July 1, 1862. From Malvern Hill it went to Harrison's Landing, where Major Sion B. Smith resigned, and Captain Knox, of Company E, was promoted to major, August 15, 1862, and on the same day Lieutenant Phipps became captain of the company.
During the second battle of Bull Run, on the 29th of August, Company E had the following wounded: Second Lieutenant N.B. McWilliams, and Privates Celin S. Kapp and Davis McBride. Kapp's wounds proved fatal. The regiment was now under Pope in the "Army of Virginia." On the 31st of August Hugh Wilson* was taken prisoner.
While joining in the stubborn contest which the Tenth sustained at South Mountain, September 14, Company E had three wounded - Sergeant George F. Kapp, and Privates Fred Brenneman and David Yates.
Immediately after the battle of Antietam, in which the company took part without loss of any kind, Major Knox was promoted to lieutenant-colonel, and Captain Ayer, of Company I, succeeded him as major. On the hard-fought field of Fredericksburg, Lieutenant-Colonel Knox led the Tenth, and was highly commended for his skill and bravery. Fredericksburg was fought December 13, and in this engagement Company E suffered severely. Sergeants Allen W. Corbett and Thomas Vausden, and Privates John Disel and Daniel V. Jones were killed. The following fifteen were wounded: First Sergeant F.M. Lewis; Sergeants John D. Lyon and Samuel D. Grable; Corporal George B. Kieser, David Craig, and Harrison Whitehill, and Privates Fred Brenneman, Henry C. Barr, James K. Clark, William R. Livingstone, Henry Miller, George Stiner, David Smith, Robert Whitehill, and James W. Ganoe. James K. Clark was discharged for wounds here received. David Smith, Robert Whitehill, and William Young were captured. May 1, 1863, William R. Shippen was promoted to regimental quartermaster.
The Tenth reached Gettysburg at nine o'clock, July 2,1863, having spent the winter and spring in and around Washington, and having been ordered to join the Fifth Corps in its northward march to assist in repelling the rebel invasion of Pennsylvania. In the afternoon of July 2 the regiment was engaged near Round Top and between that point and Little Round Top. It was also engaged on the 3d. The regiment lost two killed and four wounded. James G. Wyon, of Company E, was one of the wounded.
On account of ill health, Lieutenant-Colonel James B. Knox resigned November 23, 1863, and Major Ayer took command. On the 27th of February, 1864, Major Ayer was commissioned lieutenant-colonel.
On the 6th of May, 1864, in the Wilderness, Jacob Raifsnider was killed, and Reynolds Bole wounded. On the 9th of May Reed M. Mills was wounded, and on the same day, at Laurel Hill, Silas Davis was mortally wounded. On the 6th, Colonel Ayer was severely wounded, and being borne from the field, Captain Phipps commanded the regiment. Raifsnider was the only one of the regiment killed. On the 30th of May, 1864, Corporal David Craig was wounded. Captain Phipps was breveted major on the field at the Wilderness. The company was mustered out at Pittsburgh June 11,1864. Of Company E, the following are known to have died since the war: Colonel Knox, Tolbert Dale, John D. Lyon, Reed Mills, Clarence Wilson, Adam Rankin, William Vesey, John M. Laughlin, and Davis McBride. Of these Lyon, Mills, and McBride died violent deaths. Lyon was killed by a log rolling on him; Mills by a chain breaking and hitting him on the head, and McBride by a horse falling on him.
Colonel Knox was elected president-judge in 1881, for the Clarion-Jefferson district. He died at Brookville, where he had been holding court. Captain Phipps was once elected county commissioner for Clarion county.
Of this company, let it be observed, it numbered all told one hundred and sixteen men; two of its members were promoted to field officers; one was breveted; three resigned; ten were killed in battle; thirty-eight were wounded; five died from wounds; six died of disease; four were discharged for wounds; twenty-two were discharged for sickness and other causes; two were discharged by sentence of court martial; two deserted; eight were taken prisoners; thirty were transferred; and forty were mustered out with the regiment.
Bates says of the regiment:
"The remnant of this brave and once strong body of men, which had fought in nearly every battle in which the Army of the Potomac had been engaged, and which was not excelled in valor by any other organization of the division, was mustered out of service at Pittsburgh."
ROLL OF 39th REGIMENT, COMPANY E, TENTH RESERVE
James B. Knox, captain, June 14, 1861, three years; promoted to major August 15, 1862.
Valentine Phipps, captain, July 5, 1861, three years; promoted from second to first lieutenant August 12, 1861 wounded at Gaines's Mill, June 27, 1862; promoted to captain August 15, 1862;to brevet major; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
David R. Craig, first lieutenant July 5,1861, three years; resigned August 7, 1861.
James L. Wray, first lieutenant, July 5,1861, three years; wounded at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862;resigned December 10, 1862.
Charles McLaughlin, first lieutenant, July 5, 1861, three years; wounded and taken prisoner at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862; promoted from first sergeant to first lieutenant June 4, 1863; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
N.B. McWilliams, second lieutenant, July 5,1861, three years; promoted from sergeant to second lieutenant August 1, 1862;wounded at Bull Run August 29, 1862; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Charles McLaughlin, first sergeant, July 5,1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate March 12, 1863.
Francis M. Lewis, first sergeant, July 5,1861, three years; taken prisoner at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862;wounded at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Samuel D. Grable, sergeant, July 5, 1861, three years; wounded at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
J.J. Greenawalt, sergeant, July 5,1861, three years; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Tolbert Dale, sergeant, July 5, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate June 21, 1862.
Smith Strickler, sergeant, July 5, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate December 31, 1863.
Daniel Black, sergeant, July 5, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate August 22,1862.
William H. Fetzer, sergeant, July 5, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate December 1, 1851.
John D. Lyon, sergeant, July 5, 1861, three years; wounded at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862; transferred to One Hundred and Ninety-first Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864, veteran.
George F. Kapp, sergeant, July 5, 1861, three years; wounded at South Mountain September 14, 1864; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864, veteran.
George B. Kieser, corporal, July 15, 1861, three years; wounded at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862; mustered-out with company June 11, 1864.
Samuel Kieser, corporal, July 15, 1861, three years; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Samuel Waley, corporal, July 15, 1861, three years; wounded at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
David Craig, corporal, July 15, 1861, three years; wounded at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862, and at Bethesda Church May 30, 1864; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Simon Mohney, corporal, July 15, 1861, three years; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Hugh Carson, corporal, June 15, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate October 31, 1862.
William Vesey, corporal, July 15, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate, date unknown.
William R. Shippen, corporal, July 3, 1861, three years; promoted to first lieutenant and regimental quartermaster May 1, 1863.
Harrison Whitehill, corporal, July 5, 1861, three years; wounded at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862;transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864, veteran.
Samuel Wilson, corporal, September 1,1861, three years; wounded at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864.
Allen W. Corbett, corporal, July 5,1861, three years; killed at Fredericksburgh December 13, 1862.
Thomas Vausden, corporal, July 5,1861, three years; killed at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862.
Alsbaugh, Oliver P., private, September 1,1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate, date unknown.
Agnew, Joshua B., private, July 5, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864, veteran.
Agnew, Samuel, private, August 20, 1862, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864.
Ayres, James, private, July 5, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 30, 1864, veteran.
Allen, Isaac, private, September 1, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864.
Breneman, Fred, private, July 5, 1861, three years; wounded at South Mountain September 14, 1862, and at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Brush, George, private, July 5, 1861, three years; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Bole, Reynolds, private, July 5, 1861, three years; wounded at Wilderness May 6, 1864; mustered out June 23, 1864.
Best, William, private, July 5, 1861, three years; discharged May 4, 1864, by sentence of general court martial.
Bales, John W., private, August 4, 1862, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864.
Barr, Henry C., private, August 20, 1862, three years; wounded at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864.
Black, Mathew, private, July 5, 1861, three years; died of wounds received at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862.
Callihan, Robert, private, July 5, 1861, three years; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Cook, Sebastian, private, July 5, 1861, three years; discharged January 15, 1863, for wounds received at Charles City Cross Roads June 30, 1862.
Clark, James K., private, July 6, 1861, three years; discharged June 3, 1863, for wounds received at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862.
Cyphert, George, private, March 20, 1862, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864.
Craig, Adam, private, August 12; 1862, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864.
Dixon, George, private, July 5, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate February 9, 1863.
Disel, John, private, September 1, 1861, three years; killed at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862.
Davis, Silas, private, August 20, 1862, three years; died of wounds received at Laurel Hill May 9, 1864.
Eminger, John H., private, July 15, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864.
Eminger, Daniel B., private, July 15, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864.
Foreman, Miles, private, July 5, 1861, three years; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Ferry, Patrick T., private, July 5, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate May 15, 1863.
Farringer, William, private, September 1, 1862, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864.
Gates Henry, private, July 15, 1861, three years; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Ganoe, James W., private, July 15, 1861, three years; wounded at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862; discharged on surgeon's certificate March 16, 1863.
Grace, George, private, July 15, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864, veteran.
Henry, Calvin B., private, July 5, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate December 1, 1861.
Holmes, Alvin B., private, July 5, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864, veteran.
Henderson, Thomas, private, June 5, 1861, three years; died of wounds received at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1861.
James, Jasper N., private, July 5, 1861, three years; discharged February 11, 1864, by sentence of general court martial.
Jones, Daniel V., private, July 5, 1861, three years; killed at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862.
Keely, John, private, July 5, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate, date unknown.
Kapp, Celin S., private, July 5, 1861, three years; died of wounds received at Bull Run August 29, 1862.
Kieser, Amos, private, July 5, 1861, three years; killed at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862.
Keely, Daniel, private, July 5, 1861, three years; wounded at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps , date unknown.
Livingston, William R., private, July 5, 1861, three years; wounded at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Lewis, John A., private, July 5, 1861, three years; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Lewis, Thomas E.H., private, July 5, 1861, three years; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Lewis, Thomas E., private, July 5, 1861, three years; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Lowe, Henry A., private, July 5, 1861, three years; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Lindsay, John, private, August 20, 1862, three years; transferred to One-Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864.
Laughlin, John M., private, July 5, I 86i, three years; transferred to Company A, One Hundred
and Third Regiment P.V., by promotion to second lieutenant June 12, 1862.
Miller, Henry, private, July 5, 1861, three years; wounded at Charles City Cross Roads June 30, and at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Morgan, William, private, July 5, 1861, three years; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Morris, Harvey, private, July 5, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate December 6, 1861.
Magee, John A., private, July 5, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate January 7, 1863.
Mills, Reed M., private, August 12, 1862, three years; wounded at Wilderness May 9, 1864; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864.
McCoy, Joseph, private, July 5, 1861, three years; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
McBride, Davis, private, July 5, 1861, three years; wounded at second Bull Run; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
McKenzie, Thomas, private, July 5, 1861, three years; transferred to Battery C, Fifth U.S. Artillery, April 1, 1862.
McLaughlin, Patrick, private, July 5, 1861, three years; wounded at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
McLaughlin, Edward, private, July 5, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate December 6, 1861.
McClune, Charles R., private, August 12, 1862, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864.
Ogden, James C., private, July 5, 1861, three years; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Parsons, Silas W., private, July 15, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864.
Phillips, John C., private, July 15, 1861, three years; killed at Mechanicsville June 26, 1862.
Randolph, Harmon, private, July 5, 1861, three years; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Rankin, Adam A., private, July 5, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864, veteran.
Raifsnider, Jacob, private, July 5, 1861, three years; killed at Wilderness May 6, 1864, veteran.
Reynard, Alpheus, private, July 5, 1861, three years; killed at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862.
Reeser, Charles A., private, July 5, 1861, three years; deserted August 12, 1862.
Stiner, George W., private, July 5, 1861, three years; wounded at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862, and at Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Spence, Ashabald, private, July 5, 1861, three years; prisoner at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862 ; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Smith, David, private, July 5, 1861, three years; wounded and prisoner at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Strickler, David E., private, July 5, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 11, 1864.
Sloan, David P., private, July 5, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate December 1, 1861.
Stigers, John, private, July 5, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864, veteran.
Stover, Aquilla, private, September I, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864.
Sloan, David A., private, July 5, 1861, three years; died February, 1862, at Camp Pierpont, Va.
Sloan, John H., private, July 5, 1861, three years; died of wounds received at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862.
Sample, James C., private, July 5, 1861, three years; deserted August 2, 1862.
Turney, Burton, private, July 5, 1861, three years; prisoner July 1, 1861; mustered out with company July 11, 1864.
Trainer, James A., private, July 5, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864, veteran.
Travis, Samuel L., private, July 5, 1861, three years; killed at Gaines's Mill, June 27, 1862.
Treyzulina, Jas. G., private, July 5, 1861, three years; killed at Mechanicsville June 26, 1862.
Whitehill, David, private, July 5, 1861, three years; wounded at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Walter, Elliott G., private, July 5, 1861, three years; wounded and prisoner at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Wilson, George W., private, July 5, 1861, three years; discharged October 17, 1862, for wounds received at Charles City Cross Roads, June 30, 1862.
Wilson, Clarence B., private, September 1, 1861, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864.
Wyon, James G., private, July 15, 1861, three years; wounded at Gettysburg July 2, 1863; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864.
Whitehall, Robert, private, August 20, 1862, three years; wounded and prisoner at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862; transferred to One Hundred and Ninetieth Regiment P.V., May 31, 1864.
Wilson**,Hugh, private, July 5, three years; transferred to Battery C, U.S. Artillery.
Yates, David, private, July 5, 1861, three years; wounded at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862, and South Mountain September 15, 1862; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Young, Robert, private, July 5, 1861, three years; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Young, William, private, July 5, 1861, three years; prisoner at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
Young, Jerome W., private, July 5, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate March 24, 1863.
* In volume I of Bates's "History of Pennsylvania Volunteers" on page 834 the remark opposite the name "Hugh Wilson" reads,
"Deserted August 26, 1862." Hugh Wilson did not desert. In the autumn of 1861 he was prostrated with typhoid fever. In December he joined the regiment and went into active service. The effect of the fever and subsequent exposure rendered him unfit for service during a portion of the spring and summer of 1862. While suffering from yellow jaundice he was offered a discharge, but refused to accept it. At Harrison's Landing, being much worse, he, applied for a discharge, but did not get one. He continued to grow weaker, until at the time of the series of battles beginning August 24 and ending September 1, he was so worn down and exhausted by chronic diarrhea that he could not endure the fatigue of that succession of engagements. On the 29th, while the regiment was making a rapid march toward Washington, Wilson found it impossible to keep pace with it, and he was left on its line of march. He wearied along to the water, drank, seemed revived, and tried to get back into the Union lines. He tramped around and hid from the enemy until some time in the morning of the 31st of August, when a body of Confederates came upon him, and he was captured. He was paroled and sent to Harper's Ferry; thence to Parole Camp, at Columbus, Ohio. About the 1st of December, 1862, he was exchanged, and being considered incapacitated for infantry service, he was transferred on a special order from the War Department to the mounted service, and assigned to Battery C, Third United States Artillery, and mounted in General Custer's Brigade, Kilpatrick's Division of Cavalry, Army of the Potomac. The officer commanding Company E certified Wilson to the commander of Battery C as having a correct record. In 1867 or 1868 Wilson applied for the one hundred dollars additional pay due him. He was astonished to receive notice from the War Department that he was on the rolls as a deserter. He applied to the commissioned officers of Company E, who promptly made affidavit that Wilson was not a deserter. He thereupon received his additional pay, and is now a pensioner. The subject of this note is known throughout Clarion county as Cal. Wilson, He is a respected resident of Cullensburg borough, and is now a justice of the peace. W.A. BEER.
COMPANIES OF THE FIFTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT - MILITIA OF 1863.
COMPANY D, FIFTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.
IN obedience to the call of the president for fifty thousand Pennsylvania volunteers, Captain B.J. Reid recruited Company D at Clarion in the latter part of June, 1863, for the "emergency" service, to repel Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania. It numbered fifty-eight men. On the 7th of July it marched for Pittsburgh, officered as follows: captain, B.J. Reid; first lieutenant, B.B. Dunkle; second lieutenant, J.M. Alexander. At Pittsburgh Company D joined the Fifty-seventh Regiment of three months volunteers, commanded by Colonel J.R. Porter, of Indiana. Cyrus Butler, of Brookville, was lieutenant - colonel, and on the 8th of July Captain Reid was elected major, Lieutenant Dunkle became captain of the company, J.M. Alexander, first lieutenant, and Albert J. Goble second lieutenant. Meantime Lee had been defeated at Gettysburg and had retreated into Virginia. The company was armed and drilled, but the only active service it performed was in assisting to head off and capture the rebel General Morgan and his raiders, which was accomplished, after several days of watching and chasing near New Lisbon, P., Sunday, July 26, 1863. The company returned to camp at Pittsburgh and was mustered out on the 17th of August, 1863. The regiment was in the department of the Monongahela, commanded by Major-General William T.H. Brooks, whose head-quarters were at Pittsburgh. The following company roster is copied from Bates. Captain Dunkle has been mentioned under Company H, of the Eighth Reserve, as having been honored by being elected sheriff. Joseph H. Patrick is a leading attorney at the Clarion bar, and Frank Ross one of the most popular physicians in. Clarion county; both reside in Clarion.
A number of the company afterward enlisted and saw hard service in the army.
ROLL OF COMPANY D, FIFTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.*
Mustered in at Pittsburgh July 8, 1863; discharged August 17, 1863.
Bernard J. Reid, captain, promoted to major July 8, 1863
Bartlett B. Dunkle, captain;
James M. Alexander, first lieutenant;
Albert J. Goble, second lieutenant;
Landis T. Duff, first sergeant;
Joseph H. Patrick,
James W. McClune,
Robert Shippen, sergeant
Bordley S. Black, sergeant; Marion Whitehill, corporal
Jacob W. Kahle, corporal
James M. Potter, corporal
Herbert A.T. Loomis, corporal
Thomas Callen, corporal
Frank Ross, corporal
James T. Arnold, corporal
and Daniel A. Delo, corporal
John F. Porter, musician
Thomas M. Alexander, musician;
Privates
Miles Brenneman,
William Brenneman,
Josiah B. Black,
John Dolby,
Andrew J. Donaldson,
Benjamin Evans,
William Flack,
Hiram S. Goble,
Lewis Gathers,
William Hagan,
John W. Hagan,
Henry Hight,
Jeremiah Harkles,
George W. Haun,
Charles Jones,
William Kirkwood,
Abner Kelly,
Benjamin S. Long,
Joseph C. Long,
Edward Marlin,
George Magnus,
Thomas Mills,
Leonard Mong,
Samuel W. McCamant,
James McEntire,
Thomas McCoy,
Daniel McElvy,
Samuel B. McLane,
Jeremiah Phipps,
John Randolph,
Gideon F. Richardson,
Frank Smith,
Moses Stickler,
David Sheets,
John F. Wedekin,
James H. Wentling,
John T. Wilson,
and Samuel Young.
COMPANY H, FIFTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.
When the president called for volunteers to protect the border States, Captain John C. McNutt recruited a company of sixty-two men in the eastern part of Clarion county. This company was assigned to the Fifty-seventh Regiment under Colonel Porter. It took part in the capture of Morgan near New Lisbon, in Ohio. The company was recruited between the 3d and 8th of July, 1863, and the men were discharged August 17,1863.
First Lieutenant Martin H. Shannon was promoted quartermaster of the regiment July 18, 1863. Rev. William J. Wilson, of Callensburg, was a member of this company. , A number of these men afterward enlisted in the regular service and had some hard experience.
ROLL OF COMPANY H, FIFTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.**
John C. McNutt, captain;
Martin H. Shannon first lieutenant;
James E. Long, first lieutenant;
J.N. Garrison, second lieutenant;
Henry Keihl, first sergeant;
David Milliron,
George Richards,
and Daniel Hoy, sergeants;
John W. Alcorn,
Joseph Heazley,
John J. Fisher,
Elijah H. Clark,
Joseph Gloutz,
Alvin Startzel,
Jacob Smith,
and Hiram McAninch, Corporal;
Samuel Gearhart
and Amos Lerch, musicians;
Privates,
William W. Alcorn,
James G. Averell,
Silas R. Anderson,
Louis A. Brady,
Amos Cailor,
A.H. Divines,
Franklin Dubels,
John B. Farr,
P.H. Freas,
Robert Geist,
James Geist,
William J. Geist,
G.M. Gibson,
Edward Henderson,
George B. Hane,
William Jenkins,
C.N. Jackson,
Thomas Jones,
Israel Johnston,
Elijah Keller,
John Lash,
James Lang,
William R. Loder,
George Mauk,
J.J. Montgomery,
G.S. Montgomery,
William Milliron,
John McFarland,
Joseph Neal,
J.G. Porterfield,
Amos Rabuck,
John Ross,
George J. Reitz,
F. S. Spankie,
Henry Shilling,
M. Smith,
William R. Shafer,
Henry Snyder,
William Swaub,
Abraham Thomas,
William Wonderling,
William J. Wilson a
James Walmer.
COMPANY I, FIFTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.
In response to the call for troops to enter the service to repel the invasion of the Border States in, 1863, Captain Wilbur Orr recruited a company early in July, 1863, principally from the southern and southeastern townships of Clarion county. The men assembled at Kittanning and proceeded to Pittsburgh, where the company was designated Company I, and assigned to the Fifty-seventh Regiment. It took part in the campaign which resulted in the capture of Morgan, and was discharged August 17,1863.
George W. Parker was promoted to hospital steward July 8. The company numbered sixty-six men. Many of the readers of this note will recognize many familiar names on the roll of this company. For instance, Wilbur. Orr, F.A. Detrich, Neal Lawson, Thomas A. Brinkley, Rev. O.A. Elliott, Joseph F. Lobaugh, John H. Craig, and O.E. Nail, are names well known to most of the people of Clarion county.
ROLL OF COMPANY I, FIFTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.***
Robert W. Orr, captain;
F.A. Detrich, first lieutenant;
Neal Lawson, second lieutenant;
Samuel C. Lawson, first sergeant;
George W. Parker,
John Snyder,
Joseph M. Foster
Samuel B. Gray, sergeants;
John Reed,
C.J. Blair,
Henry Dougherty,
T.A. Brinkley,
Joseph McGregor,
Orin A. Elliott,
George W. Yingling,
David McKibben, Corporal;
Joseph F. Lobaugh
Matthew H. Dunkle, musicians;
Privates,
J.W. Armstrong,
J.H. Albert,
D.R. Blair, Alfred, Bitters,
C. Benninger,
J.D. Burns,
Emery Boyles,
John Campbell,
John H. Craig,
James E. Craig,
John Crissman,
Jacob Detwiler,
M.L. Eshbaugh,
W.G. Elder,
J.A. Fox,
J.S. Ferguson,
John Hawk,
J.C. Jackson,
John Livermore,
Wallace Mortimer,
L.A. Mortimer,
Samuel Maize,
William McCauley,
S.W. McCalmont,
O.E. Nail,
William Wolf,
J.H. Patton,
William W. Patton, George W. Perry,
H.C. Platt,
J.W. Risher,
W.P. Rupert,
John Rider,
William Smathers, James Simpson,
Abram Sampsell,
R.A. Stewart,
M.S. Stewart,
James Summerville,
William Stewart,
William Snyder,
William Travis,
John A. Wise,
Casander Wise,
H.H. Wilson,
Abram C. Wiant,
William Wolf.
COMPANY K, FIFTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.
Captain Jacob Shick, of Redbank township, was one of the leading citizens of Clarion county, ready to respond to the call of our president in 1863. He recruited a company of sixty-five men in the vicinity of New Bethlehem, which was designated Company K, and attached to the department of the Monongahela in the Fifty-seventh Regiment, and shared in the campaign against Morgan. The company was mustered between the 3d and 8th of July, and mustered out of service August 17,1863. This company, like others of the Fifty-seventh Regiment, which were recruited in Clarion county, was composed of the best citizens of the respective communities from which they went. Their readiness to serve their country, though some were young and some old, is a noble expression of their patriotism and devotion to their country and their homes.
ROLL OF COMPANY K, FIFTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.****
Jacob Shick, captain;
James McWilliams, first lieutenant;
J.F. McNutt, second lieutenant;
Joseph T. Shoemaker, first sergeant;
R.G. Heiner,
J.S. Sloan,
J.E. Hamilton, and J.R. Sarvey, sergeants; Joseph Shick, John Coleman, M. Hankey, D.S. Paine, George Renard, S. Sherman, Joseph Himes, and Jacob Coleman, Corporal; privates, Daniel Baughman, William Bradley, H. Case, William Copenheifer, H. Coleman, T. Clark, William Drain, S. Evans, W. Farringer, D.F. Ferden, G.W. Ferden, C.C. Gibson, J.E. Gruber, J.F. Gruber, George Hilliard, John Harriger, G.W. Hankey, A.G. Hartzell, J.F. Himes, S.H. Hoffman, T.S. Johnston, I.J. Keck, D. Lankert, William Long, John May, D. Mercer, H. Myers, Lewis Mohney, James McClain, A. McKee, G.W. Painter, J.M. Paine, James Peoples, L. Reed, Jacob Reynard, John Retinger, William D. Rites, James Reynolds, V. Shingledecker, J. Shreckenghost, George Shick, D. Shick, J.C. Shafer, John H. Snyder, J.P. Smith, L.C. Shaffer, J. Watterson, Charles White and William Yost.
* Copied from Bates.
** Ib.
*** Copied from Bates.
(****) Copied from Bates.
COMPANY C, SIXTY-SECOND REGIMENT, P.V.62nd Regiment
When Recruited - Organization and Muster - Service in the Field - Death of Colonel Black - Roll of Company.
ON the 4th of July, 1861, Thomas B. Monks recruited a company at Curllsville and Sligo, Clarion county, which was officered as follows: Captain, Thomas B. Monks; first lieutenant, Benjamin Huey; second lieutenant, William G. Lowry; first sergeant, John E. Myers, and other company officers as shown in the accompanying roll.
Authority to recruit a regiment was given Colonel Samuel W. Black by the secretary of war, on the 4th of July, and when Colonel Black was ready to receive recruits Captain Monks's company was ready to enter the regiment. It was taken in wagons to Kittanning, from that place it went on the cars to Pittsburgh. It was mustered into the United States service in Lafayette Hall, Pittsburgh, on the 25th of July, 1861, and soon after proceeded to Camp Cameron, near Harrisburg. At Pittsburgh the company was designated Company C, of Colonel Black's regiment, which was at this time designated the Thirty-third Independent Regiment, and was Organized as follows: Samuel W. Black, of Pittsburgh, colonel; F.T. Lehman, of Pittsburgh, lieutenant-colonel, and J.B. Switzer, of Pittsburgh, major. Colonel Black had served in the Mexican war as lieutenant-colonel, and Lieutenant-Colonel Lehman was afterward made colonel of the One Hundred and Third.
The war department issued orders to recruit troops, but the governor of the States claimed the right to commission all the officers of the troops raised in their respective Commonwealths. This controversy between the national and State authorities was not settled till late in the fall of 1861. On the 19th of November the war department issued an order placing all independent regiments on the same footing as other State troops. The governor then immediately commissioned the officers of the "Thirty-third," and on its being adopted as a State organization, it was designated the Sixty-second Pennsylvania. The commissions bore date July 4, 1861. After spending a few weeks at Camp Cameron the regiment proceeded to Baltimore, and thence to Washington. It took up quarters at Camp Rapp, on Kendall Green, in the northern suburbs of the city. Here the regiment was armed and equipped for service. Six companies were furnished with the improved Springfield rifles. The other six had smooth-bore muskets. Company C had muskets at first, but were afterward supplied with rifles. The regiment crossed the Potomac on the 11th of September, and was assigned to the Second Brigade of Porter's Division. It was camped near Fort Corcoran. The officers immediately began to drill the troops, but little progress was made in this line, as the men were almost constantly on duty, making roads and entrenchments, and in cutting away the pine forests in the vicinity of Arlington Heights. The Confederates had occupied Munson's Hill, but they fell back and the lines of our army were advanced and re-formed. In the new line the camp of the Sixty-second was located near Falls Church on the Alexandria, Loudon and Hampshire Railroad. It lay here a few weeks, when it moved to Minor's Hill and went into winter quarters, in Camp Bettie Black, named in honor of the colonel's youngest daughter. At Camp Bettie Black drill and discipline were rigidly enforced. The routine observed was squad drill from six to nine A.M., company drill from ten A.M. to twelve M., and battalion drill from one to five P.M., daily. The entire division was also drilled, and occasionally a sham battle was had. Other exercises were observed, and the soldiers felt relieved when spring came with its duties in the field. Before leaving Pittsburgh the regiment received a present of a flag from the ladies of that city. It received the State colors at Hall's Hill in December. On the 6th of November First Lieutenant Benjamin Huey, of Company C, resigned, and on the 12th of that month Second Lieutenant William G. Lowry succeeded him. The company lost a number of other men during the fall of 1861 and the winter of 1861 -62. On the 3d of August John Hubert and William Flick deserted. On the 20th of August Abraham Mock and Alexander Craig were discharged. William Ong deserted from the company on September 1 and joined Company K, of the One Hundred and Fifty-fifth P.V. George W. Springer deserted on the 28th of September. John Karns died at Washington, D.C., October 15. John Barlett died at Georgetown, D.C., November 6, and Andrew Barlett died near Hall's Hill on the i6th of the same month. Simeon Callen was discharged on surgeon's certificate December 16. Jackson McCannaha died at Washington, D.C., October 15, and Tate Henry was discharged March 10, 1862. Corporal Robert A. Lowry accidentally shot himself with his brother William G. Lowry's revolver, February 1, 1862. The greater part of this loss was sustained as a result of a malignant form of camp fever which prevailed in the camp in the early part of the winter. From the date of its entering the service to March 10, when the army moved upon the enemy, Company C had lost fourteen men. When armed and equipped the company numbered 101 men. It received two recruits August 20, 1861; five January 28,1862, and one on the 7th of February, 1862, making a total enrollment of 109 men. March 10, 1862, it numbered ninety-five men, some of them sick.
When the army moved upon the works of the enemy at Manassas, March 10, it found them abandoned. The Sixty-second was halted at Fairfax Court House. The army was to be transferred to the Peninsula, so the regiment left Fairfax on the 15th of March and proceeded to Alexandria. It embarked upon transports and proceeded to Fortress Monroe, where it went into camp near the little village of Hampton, which Magruder had destroyed. It was soon put on duty in a reconnaissance toward Yorktown. The troops returned to camp after having gone as far as Big Bethel. When the army moved upon Yorktown on the 3d of April, the Sixty-second marched up near the enemy's works, and the men of Company C got their first sight of Confederate troops uniformed in gray.
Skirmishing ensued, and the Sixty-second marched forward and took its place in line of battle under fire. The enemy was soon obliged to evacuate. Bates says:
"Colonel Black was first apprised of the evacuation by three deserters, who came in with a flag of truce; the regiment happening to be on picket near the river on the night in which it was made." The regiment had one man killed and three wounded. Company C suffered no loss. It remained near Yorktown, as did all of Porter's division, till May 8th, when it moved on transports up the York River to a place opposite West Point, where the division landed and went into camp. Here Porter was placed in command of the Fifth Provisional Corps, which was then formed. Morrell assumed command of Porter's division and Brigadier-General Charles Griffin became commander of the Second Brigade. When the army advanced up the Chickahominy, Porter's Corps moved up on the left bank. On the 27th of May Porter's Corps encountered the enemy at Hanover Court House, defeating him and capturing a number of prisoners and arms. Colonel Black earnestly commended the Sixty-second for its conduct in this engagement. The loss was small. At Mechanicsville the regiment moved to support the Pennsylvania Reserves, and was under fire for an hour, but was not actively engaged and sustained no loss. On the morning of the 27th of June, Porter withdrew his troops from Beaver Dam Creek, where the Reserves were engaged, and posted them on an elevation south of Gaines's Mill. Here he awaited the advance of the enemy. The enemy came on and opened the battle about 2 P.M., on the 27th. The Sixty-second Pennsylvania, with the Ninth Massachusetts, was ordered forward to charge across a ravine in front. They advanced under a terrific infantry fire, and driving back the enemy with frightful slaughter, they gained the woods on the opposite side of the ravine. Before the regiment reached the woods Colonel Black was instantly killed. Under the lead of Lieutenant-Colonel Switzer the men pressed on, drove the enemy back, and gained a position considerably in advance of the main line of battle. In this position they were soon discovered, and the enemy pressing hard upon their flank, poured into their ranks a withering enfilading fire, which forced them to withdraw. The Sixty-second reformed in an open field to the right of the woods. The battle was raging furiously. Their ammunition was exhausted. The men had scarcely got into position when General Seymour rode up, and ascertaining that they had no ammunition he directed that their cartridge-boxes be filled at once. He then ordered Colonel Switzer to proceed immediately to the extreme left of the line to help check the furious onset of the enemy at that point. Colonel Switzer led his gallant men on a double quick, over swampy ground towards the Chickahominy, to the point indicated. The ranks of the regiment were sadly thinned, but it was immediately formed and bravely charged up the hill and into the woods, upon entering which, it received a most frightful volley of musketry. It returned the fire, and the battle at this time was most terrible all along the entire line. The right gave way. The Sixty-second was again flanked, and unable to sustain the shock of such vastly superior numbers, it was carried back with the entire army toward the Chickahominy. Desperately fighting to hold his ground, Colonel Switzer was captured and taken away to Libby Prison. In this terrible conflict Company C had James H. Craig, Thomas B. McEwen, Henry Stewart, and John H. Boyles killed. William H. Myers was wounded, and Stephen McTigue was captured.
The Sixty-second reached Malvern Hill June 30. It had no field officers. It was commanded by Captain James C. Hull, of Company A, and supported Battery D, of the Fifth United States Artillery. The Confederates gave special attention to the battery. It sustained a fearful cannonading, which was poured upon it in return for its rapid and effective work. When the enemy's artillery failed to silence the battery, his infantry charged it with frantic bravery, and in the fiery ordeal the Sixty-second suffered severely. Company C's list of killed at Malvern numbered three, viz.: Corporal Andrew Jenkins, Decatur S. Wyman, and William A. Winkett. William B. Wyman, James C. Meanor, William H. Hileman, Andrew Loux, George Rockafellow, Christian Chromer, John, Freeman, George Kribbs, Daniel D. Smith, and John Stover were wounded.
The regiment took part in the engagement at Harrison's Bar on the 31st of July, without much loss. At Gainesville, on the 27th of August, the regiment engaged the enemy, had two men wounded, one of whom was George W. Boyer, of Company C, who was also captured. The regiment was held in reserve during the remaining two days of the disastrous second Bull Run. On the 4th of September the Sixty-second went into camp at its old camp near Minor's Hill, Camp Bettie Black. Few in number and worn down, it presented a strong contrast to the full ranks of strong men who encamped here before starting to the field. At Antietam, on the 17th, Company C suffered no loss. On the 20th of September the regiment crossed the Potomac at Blackford's Ford, captured a few stragglers and returned to the army without loss. It joined the corps, moved to follow up the retreating army. The corps had scarcely started when the enemy attacked the head of the column and the engagement became general. The Union troops were routed. Company C came out without any loss. On the 29th of September the company was in - the engagement at Kearneysville, Va., but had no loss.
On the 10th of September, 1862, Lieutenant W. G. Lowry, of Company C, was promoted to major of the regiment. When Burnside reorganized the army, Colonel Switzer became commander of the Second Brigade, and Lieutenant Colonel Hull took charge of the Sixty-second.
At Fredericksburg the company, in common with the brigade, were in the front and thickest of the fight from Saturday noon, December 13, to Sunday night, when the troops were relieved. Monday they again went to the front. The regiment was reported to have had two officers and five men killed; seven officers and fifty-six men wounded. Samuel H. Moore and William Timms, of Company C, were killed; and Charles Glaze and Joshua Knox were wounded.
The company next took part in the battle of Chancellorsville, escaping without loss, but participating in some of the most desperate fighting during the progress of the battle. At Middleburg the company was also engaged. The Sixty-second reached the bloody field of Gettysburg before daylight, July 2,1863. It fought hard all day, and maintained its reputation for bravery and devotion. During the 3d it occupied a position along the stone wall. Major Lowry, Samuel Dearmott, and William H. Myers, of Company C., were killed; Charles Glaze, Milton C. Goheen, James C. Meanor, Thomas H. Bowser, William Geer, John Konkle, William B. Larimer, and James Pence were wounded, and Thomas H. Bowser, John Konkle, David Fink, and Thomas Kiskaddon were taken prisoners.
On the 12th of July the regiment encountered the enemy at Funkstown, Maryland. The company had no casualties. Returning to Virginia, the troops were engaged at Rappahannock Station, Grove Church, and Mine Run. Thus closed the year, and they went into winter quarters at Licking Run. In 1864, during the Wilderness campaign, the regiment lost heavily. On the 12th of May, at Spottsylvania, Adjutant John E. Myers and Lieutenant William H. Johnston, of Company C, were killed. On the 8th of May George Coursin was wounded, and Leroy Abbott on the 12th.
Colonel Hull being mortally wounded, Captain McClay, of Compay C, assumed command. On the night of the 13th the regiment took position in front of Spottsylvania. It was almost constantly under fire here till the 21st of May. It engaged the enemy at North Anna about noon of that day. On the 2d of June it engaged the enemy at a place near Tolopotomy Creek. On the 3d it performed signal service duty, and lost heavily. In this series of engagements Company C sustained no loss. On the 8th of June it was hotly engaged before Petersburg. Company C had Milton C. Goheen killed. The company was again in battle on the 21st of June at Jerusalem Plank Road, without loss. It served on picket and fatigue duty until the 2d of July, when, its term of service having expired, it was ordered to the rear. On the 4th of July it started from City Point for Pittsburgh, and having reached that city, it was mustered out of service July 13, 1864. Not to particularize further, be it said that Company C was a worthy representative of the patriotic organizations of Clarion county. Its officers were men who led. They were found with their men, and the death of Lowry, Myers, and Johnston emphasizes this declaration.
The writer is indebted to Sergeant David R. Lobaugh for valuable assistance in correcting the attached roll; also in procuring some dates of decided importance. It is not too much to say that Company C, of the Sixty-second Pennsylvania Volunteers, has every reason to be proud of its record. The few who failed to do their whole duty are entirely lost sight of in contemplation of the great majority who won enviable distinction by their devotion and valor. I.M. Shannon, of this company, was elected sheriff of Clarion county in 1882.
CORRECTED ROLL OF COMPANY C, SIXTY-SECOND REGIMENT.
Thomas B. Monks, captain, July 25, 1861, three years; resigned October 17, 1862.
William P. McClay, captain, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted from first sergeant to second lieutenant November 12, 1861; to captain October 17, 1862; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Benjamin Huey, first lieutenant, July 25,1861, three years; resigned November 6, 1861, re-enlisted August 8, 1862; transferred.
William G. Lowry, first lieutenant, July 25,1861, three years; promoted from second to first lieutenant November 12, 1861; to major September 10, 1852; killed at Gettysburg, Pa., July 2,1863.
John E. Myers, first lieutenant, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted from first sergeant to first lieutenant September 10, 1862; to adjutant June 20, 1863; killed at Spottsylvania March 12, 1864.
William H. Johnston, first lieutenant, July 25,1861, three years; promoted from sergeant to second lieutenant October 17, 1862; to first lieutenant July .20, 1863; died May 17, 1864, of wounds received in action May 12, 1864.
Charles Glaze, sergeant, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted from corporal October 17, 1862; wounded at Fredericksburg, and also at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863; transferred to Invalid Corps.
Jacob M. Conrad, sergeant, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted from corporal October 17, 1862; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Reuben Dunkle, sergeant, July 25,1861, three years; promoted from corporal November 12, 1861; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
David R. Lobaugh, sergeant, July 25,1861, three years; promoted from corporal March 10, 1862; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Milton C. Goheen, sergeant, July 25, 1861, three years; wounded at Gettysburg, Pa.; killed at Petersburg, Va., June 18, 1864.
Tate Henry, sergeant, July 25,1861, three years; discharged March 10, 1862.
William B. Wyman, corporal, July 25,1861, three years; wounded at Malvern Hill; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
James C. Meanor, corporal, July 25,1861, three years; promoted to corporal May 20, 1862; wounded at Malvern Hill and Gettysburg; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Thomas Stover, corporal July 25,1862 promoted to corporal July 5,1862; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
William H. Hileman, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted to corporal July 3, 1863; wounded at Malvern Hill; mustered out with company July 3, 1864.
William J. Sample, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted to corporal July 3, 1863; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Charles Bicehouse, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted to corporal July 3, 1863; absent, sick, at muster out.
Joshua Knox, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted to corporal July 3, 1863; wounded at Fredericksburg, Va., December 13, 1862; mustered out with company July I 3, 1864.
Thos. H. Bowser, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted to corporal October 4, 1863; wounded and taken prisoner at Gettysburg; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Andrew Loux, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; wounded at Malvern Hill; discharged January 23, 1863.
Henry Z. Wilhelm, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate June 5, 1862.
Andrew Jenkins, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted to corporal March 15, 1862; killed at Malvern Hill July 1, 1862.
George Rockafellow, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted to corporal March 15, 1862; wounded at Malvern Hill; transferred to Invalid Corps October 15, 1863.
Robert A. Lowry, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted to corporal November 12, 1861; killed by accidental shot February 1, 1862.
Lewis Coursin, musician, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged for disability February 9, 1863.
James Low, musician, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Abbott, Leroy, private, August 20, 1861, three years; wounded at Spottsylvania May 12, 1864; in hospital when discharged.
Bartlebough, Jos., private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Boyles, John H., private, July 25, 1861, three years; killed at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862.
Barnes, Joseph, private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged October 23, 1862.
Boyer, George, private, January 28, 1861, three years; wounded and prisoner at Gainesville August 27, 1862; transferred to Invalid Corps September 1, 1863.
Barlett, Andrew R., private, July 25, 1861, three years; died near Hall's Hill November 16, 1861.
Barlett, John, private, July 25, 1861, three years; died at Georgetown, D.C., November 6, 1861.
Clugh, Thomas, private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Caldwell, James A., private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Craig, William, private, July 25,1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Coleman, Henry, private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Carson, Samuel, private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Chromer, Christian, private, July 25, 1861, three years; wounded at Malvern Hill; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Coursin, George, private, July 15, 1861, three years; wounded in action May 8, 1864; discharged, date unknown.
Craig, James H., private, July 25, 1861, three years; killed at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862.
Carson, James, private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged January 14, 1863.
Craig, Alexander, private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged August 20, 1861.
Callen, Simeon, private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate December 16, 1861.
Dunkle, Anderson, private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Dearmott, Samuel, private, July 25, 1861, three years; killed at Gettysburg July 2, 1863; buried in National Cemetery, section E, grave 22.
Elder, Marion, private, August 16, 1862, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Elder, William, private, August 16, 1862, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Fox, Obed E., private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Fisher, James M., private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Freeman, John, private, July 25, 1861, three years; wounded at Malvern Hill; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Fink, David, private, July 25, 1861, three years; prisoner at Gettysburg; died at Pittsburgh October 11, 1864.
Frank, Martin, private, July 25, 1861, three years; re-enlisted, veteran, December 27, 1863.
Flick, William, private, July 25, 1861, three years; deserted August 3, 1861.
Geer, William, private, August 16, 1862, three years; wounded at Gettysburg; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Hagan, David, private, August 16, 1862, three years; died in Philadelphia June 19, 1863.
Hagan, Bartlett C., private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Hanger, Andrew, private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Henry, Robert J., private, July 25,1861, three years; discharged July 24, 1862.
Hilbert, John, private, July 25,1861, three years; deserted August 3, 1861.
James, John, private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Konkle, John, private, July 25, 1861, three years; wounded at Gettysburg; discharged April 12, 1864.
Kisskaddon, Thomas, private, July 25, 1861, three years; prisoner at Gettysburg; re-enlisted, veteran, January 30, 1864.
Kribbs, George, private, July 25, 1861, three years; wounded at Malvern Hill; discharged.
Karns, John, private, July 25,1861, three years; died at Washington, D.C., October 5,1861.
Keller, John M., private, August 18, 1862, three years.
Larimer, William B., private, July 25, 1861, three years; wounded at Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863; discharged.
Lewis, John, private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged February, 1863.
Lewis, James, private, July 25, 1861, three years; transferred to Invalid Corps December 1, 1863.
Levan, Elias, private, January 28, 1862, three years; recruited January 28, 1862; discharged October 20, 1862.
Levan, Lorenzo S., private, January 28, 1862, three years; recruited January 28, 1862; transferred
to Invalid Corps September 1, 1863.
Maitland, Jeremiah, private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Manly, George B., private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Muhnkarn, John, private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Myers, William H., private, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted to corporal; wounded at Gaines's Mill, Va.; killed at Gettysburg, Pa.
Myers, Samuel, private, July 25, 1861, three years; died at Philadelphia, Pa., January 12, 1863.
Moore, Jacob K., private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged December 20, 1862.
Moore, Samuel H., private, July 25, 1861, three years; killed at Fredericksburg, Va., December 13, 1862.
Mock, Abraham, private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged August 20, 1861.
McBride, Samuel, private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
McMillen, Shrader, private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
McTigue, Stephen, private, July 25, 1861, three years; prisoner at Gaines's Mill, Va., June 27, 1862; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
McCartney, Jacob, private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
McMillen, Thomas, private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged October 20, 1862.
McEwen, Thomas B., private, July 25, 1861, three years; killed at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862.
McGarvey, Hugh, private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged November 15, 1862.
McCannaha, Jackson, private, July 25, 1861, three years; died at Washington, D.C., October 15, 1861.
Ong, William, private, August 20, 1861, three years; deserted from company and joined Company K, One Hundred and Fifty-fifth P.V., September 1, 1861.
Polin, Henry, private, July 25, 1861, three years; transferred to Invalid Corps September 1, 1863.
Pysher, Stephen G., private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged October 23, 1862.
Pence, James, private, July 25, 1861, three years; wounded at Gettysburg,. Pa.; re-enlisted as veteran volunteer February 8, 1864.
Reynolds, W.N., private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Redick, Alexander, private, July 25, 1861, three years; died January 3, 1863; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D.C.
Riley, John, private, March 26, 1864, three years; transferred to Company G, One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Regiment.
Snyder, Samuel T., private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Sampson, Charles, private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Sage, Joel, private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Salade, Harvey J., private, July 25, 1861, three years; absent at muster out.
Stewart, Henry, private, July 25, 1861, three years; killed at Gaines's Mill, Va., June 27, 1862.
Smith, Daniel D., private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged November 15, 1862, for wounds received at Malvern Hill July 1, 1862.
Shick, Joseph, private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged July 1862.
Stover, John, private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged on account of wounds received at Malvern Hill.
Shannon, Irwin M., private, January 28, 1862, three years; discharged December 10, 1862.
Shannon, Philip M., private, January 28, 1862, three years; discharged December 10, 1862.
Springer, George W., private, July 25, 1861, three years; deserted September 28, 1861.
Timms, William, private, July 25, 1861, three years; killed at Fredericksburg, Va., December 13, 1862.
Turney, Simon P., private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged February 24, 1863.
Wyman, Samuel, private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Wagoner, Solomon, private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Wyman, Decatur S., private, July 25, 1861, three years; killed at Malvern Hill, Va., July 1, 1862.
Williams, Walter L., private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Williams, John L., private, July 25, 1861, three years; died June 9, 1864; buried in the National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Wilson, Joseph, private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged April 16, 1863.
Winket, William A., private, February 7, 1862, three years; killed at Malvern Hill, Va., July 1, 1862.
COMPANY E, SIXTY-SECOND REGIMENT.62nd Regiment
When Recruited - Captain Kerr's Dismissal - Service in the Field - Roll.
COMPANY E was recruited at Rimersburg, July 4, 1861, by Captain Thomas Kerr. The organization proceeded by wagons to Kittanning, thence by rail to Pittsburgh, where it was mustered into the United States service July 25, 1861.
The movements of the company, in common with the regiment, are detailed under the title "Company C, Sixty-second Regiment," which chapter immediately precedes this. On account of some trouble relative to the rent of recruiting office at Rimersburg Captain Kerr* was dismissed April 5, 1862, and Sergeant Franklin Sweet succeeded to the command of the company. The first loss in battle which the company suffered was at Gaines's Mill, June 27, 1862. In that struggle James Frier (or Friar), and Joseph McCray were killed; Wilson Crick and James E. Elder were missing. Both are supposed to have been killed. Bates says, Thomas Irvin was discharged March 19, 1862. Some surviving members of the company say he was killed in this battle.
Samuel W. Lobaugh was wounded in the head, being shot through from the back of his head when the regiment was beaten back at the time when Colonel Black was killed. (See preceding chapter.) John B. Fox was wounded in the foot, Neal Lawson in the thigh, Thomas Gatings in the neck, Henry Buchanan in both legs; Lot M. Anderson, George O. Carson, Henry Beer, John A. McKee, and David Mortimer also were wounded; Thomas Gatings, Samuel W. Lobaugh, and Henry Buchanan were captured.
At Malvern Hill, July 1, 1862, Lawson D. Reed was mortally wounded. Samuel Benn, William. Boyd, Thomas Baker, Jonathan Buzzard, Samuel L. Mortimer, and Daniel Punkhard were also wounded; James H. Thomas was missing.
In the attack on Fredericksburg, December 13, William H. Hillis and Robert P. McFadden were wounded. George W. Devore died at Sharpsburg, Md., December 26, 1862. The company did some hard fighting at Gettysburg, July 2 and 3, 1863. James McKinley was mortally wounded. The others wounded were Captain Franklin Sweet, First Sergeant Martin Hartzell; Sergeant William Ransel; and Privates William F. Ferguson, Eli Hastings, Samuel Hours, Alexander Mohney, John Miller, Daniel Punkhard, Samuel Varner, and Thomas A. Work; Corporal John W. Paine was taken prisoner; George McCoy was accidentally shot in the foot by a comrade in camp; he was sent to the hospital. His wound took a serious turn, causing his foot to be amputated, from the effects of which he died February 25, 1864. Punkhard (or Prunkhard) returned to the company June 6, 1864. During the Wilderness campaign Robert T. Barr and Samuel Carson were killed at Spottsylvania Court House, May 12, 1864. William Storey was wounded May 5, Henry Buchanan May 8, Francis Cook, Samuel L. Mortimer, and D.L. McGregor, at Spottsylvania, May 12. Thomas Gatings, James Probasco, and James F. Stewart were wounded at North Anna River. On the 2d of June Martin V. Hartzel was wounded at Bethesda Church; Hugh Fackender was killed at Cold Harbor June 3, 1864. In addition to those already m1entioned, the company took part in the battles of Chancellorsville, Funkstown, Rappahannock Station, New Hope Church, and Mine Run. The original members of the company, with the original enlistment of the other companies, were ordered to City Point at four P.M., July 2, 1864. Before eight.P.M. the remaining twenty-three men of Company E, Sixty-second Pennsylvania Volunteers were turned over to Company D, of the One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers.
In a well written diary of Private Joseph W. Graham, is found the following entry:
"Tuesday, May 10, 1864. - Weather hot. Skirmishing again this morning. About eight A.M. Corporal Thomas Barr, of Company E, killed in front of the works. Ten A.M. our skirmishers advanced in force and drove the enemy out of their rifle pits and took possession of them. When this advance was made we got the body of Corporal Barr and consigned it to its long home. Heavy artillery and infantry firing in front, and the enemy held in check. 7:15 P.M. the enemy made an advance, and our artillery and infantry drove them back."
Relative to the disappearance of Jonathan Buzzard, the same soldier notes on the 9th of May:
"Jonathan M. Buzzard, brigade pioneer of Company E, 62d P.V., is missing. Supposed to be killed. He was out digging rifle pits for the pickets."
And again,
"May 12. - This day wet all day. At nine A.M., after a short cannonading, the 9th and 32d Regt's, Mass. Vols. and the 62d P.V. made a charge on the enemy's works in our front but were repulsed. The 62d P.V. had their lieutenant-Col. J.C. Hull and Adjutant John E. Myers severely wounded, and Co. E had privates Samuel Carson, Sam Mortimer, Daniel McGregor, and Francis Cook wounded."
On the 14th of May Graham noted:
"Adjt. John Myers, and Samuel Carson dead from wounds."
On the 25th of May he notes:
"Hugh Pastorius, of Co. E, wounded in the foot."
In the following roll under "remarks," the transfers to the One Hundred and Fifty-fifth are noted January 3, 1864. This seems to be an error, but in deference to Bates we leave it unchanged, and give below memorandum in full made by J.W. Graham in his diary:
"Saturday, July 2, 1864. - This day, as, usual, hot. Six o'clock A.M. some shelling done on our part from the mortars, but when it got hot there was a cessation till evening, when it was again resumed. After dark there was some picket firing done. The old men of the 62d P.V. are getting ready to go home. Four P.M. they are relieved and ordered to City Point, and by 8 P.M. the remaining men of Co. E, 62d P.V., are turned over to Co. D. 155th P.V., twenty-three being present; 11:30 the old company regiment leave for City Point."
On Sunday the orderly sergeant of Company D, of the One Hundred and Fifty-fifth, assisted by Mr. Graham, made a return of the men which had been transferred, and this return probably gave the date to the record of the transfer. It is with pleasure the writer acknowledges the courtesy and valuable assistance extended to him by Corporal Thomas Gatings and Private William M. Pollock, who have been the means of presenting a comparatively correct roll of the company. The diary of Private Graham, now dead, is indeed valuable, but lack of space prevents expansion on topics therein carefully noted. The company saw hard service. Some of its members were not the most constant, but the great majority were earnest, loyal, and courageous men.
CORRECTED ROLL OF COMPANY E, SIXTY-SECOND REGIMENT.
Thomas Kerr,**captain, July 25, 1861, three years; dismissed April 5, 1862.
Franklin Sweet, captain, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted from first sergeant December 22, 1863; wounded at Gettysburg July 2, 1863; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
W.B. Montgomery, first lieutenant, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged August 3, 1863, by order of Major-General Sykes.
Philip Arner, first lieutenant, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted from sergeant September 30, 1863; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Daniel Rivers, second lieutenant, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged August 8, 1863, by order of Major-General Sykes.
Martin V. Hartzel, first sergeant, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted, to sergeant December 22, 1863; wounded at Gettysburg July 2, 1863, and at Bethesda Church June 2, 1864; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Wilson Crick, first sergeant, July 25, 186z, three years; missing at Gaines's Mill, Va., June 27, 1862.
William H. Hillis, sergeant, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted to sergeant August 1, 1862; wounded at Fredericksburg, Va., December 13, 1862; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
William Ransel, sergeant, July 25, 1861, three years; wounded at Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
George Miller, sergeant, July 25, 1861, three years; appointed sergeant November 1, 1863; mustered out with company July 13. 1864.
William F. Furgeson, sergeant, July 25, 1861, three years; appointed corporal July 1, 1862; sergeant December 22, 1863; wounded at Gettysburg;, mustered out with company.
Sylvester D. Hamler, sergeant, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged January 21, 1862.
Jackson McPherson, sergeant, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged.
Johnson C. Gardner, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; appointed corporal July 1, 1862, color guard; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Thomas J. Springer, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; appointed corporal September 4, 1862; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
C.R. Armstrong, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; appointed corporal September 4, 1862; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
John W. Paine, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; appointed corporal December 1, 1862; prisoner at Gettysburg July 2, 1863; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
William Hays, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; appointed corporal, November 1, 1863; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
John L. Gilbert, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; appointed corporal August 12, 1861; discharged to accept promotion February 22, 1862.
Neal Lawson, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted to corporal October 25, 1863; discharged November 17, 1862, for wounds received at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862.
Thomas Gatings, corporal, August 30, 1861, three years; wounded and prisoner at Gaines's Mill,. June 27, 1862; also at North Anna in May, 1864; transferred to One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Regiment P.V., July 3, 1864, veteran.
John M. Shaffer, corporal, February 1, 1864, three years; promoted to corporal December 22, 1863; transferred to One Hundred and Fifty-fifth. Regiment P.V., July 3, 1864, veteran.
Robert T. Barr, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted to corporal March 12, 1863; killed at Spottsylvania Court House May 10,1864.
Henry W. Mahey, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted to corporal October 25, 1861; died at Philadelphia, Pa., March 24, 1862.
Lawson D. Reed, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; captured; died at Richmond, Va., July, 1862, of wounds received at Malvern Hill, July 1, 1862.
James McKinley, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; promoted to corporal July 1, 1862; died July 15, of wounds received at Gettysburg July 2, 1862.
Daniel Mitchell, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; deserted July 30, 1861.
William J. Gifford, corporal, July 25, 1861, three years; appointed corporal April 15, 1862; deserted June 20, 1862.
Anderson, Lot M., private, July 25, 1861, three years; wounded at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862; discharged November 17, 1862.
Addleman, Eph. W., private, July 25, 1861, three years; died at Minor's Hill, Va., March 17, 1862.
Buchanan, Henry, private, July 25, 1861, three years; wounded and prisoner at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862; wounded at Wilderness May 8, 1864; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Benn, Samuel, private, July 25, 1861, three years; wounded at Malvern Hill July 1, 1862; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Boyd, Levi, private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged September 5, 1861.
Boyd, William, private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged February 20, 1863, on account of wounds received at Malvern Hill July 1, 1862.
Barr, Thomas, private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged July 30, 1862.
Baxter, John, private, September 2, 1862, three years; substitute; transferred to One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Regiment P.V., July 3, 1864; burial record - died at Alexandria, Va., June 24, 1864; grave 2,233.
Beer, Henry, private, July 25, 1861, three years; wounded at Gaines's Mill June 27, 1862; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps September 1, 1863.
Baker, Thomas, private, July 25, 1861, three years; wounded at Malvern Hill July 1, 1862; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps September 1, 1863.
Barrett, John T., private, July 25, 1861, three years; died at Minor's Hill, Va., February 12, 1862.
Buzzard, Jonathan, private, July 25, 1861, three years; wounded at Malvern Hill, Va., July 1, 1862; missing at the Wilderness Va., May 9, 1864; supposed to be killed.
Buzzard, Thomas, private, three years; not on muster-out roll.
Bell, James, private, three years; not on muster-out roll.
Curry, Jacob P., private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Cooper, John H., private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Culberson, William, private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Cribbs, John L., private, July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company July 13, 1864.
Cunningham, M., private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged June 1, 1862.
Cowan, Robert, private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged November 21, 1862.
Cook, Francis, private, July 10, 1861, three years; drafted; wounded at Spottsylvania Court House May 12, 1864; transferred to One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Regiment P.V., July 3, 1864.
Clark, William M., private, February 29, 1864, three years; transferred to One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Regiment P.V., July 3, 1864.
Curle, James, private, July 25, 1861, three years; died on steamer Commodore August, 1862.
Carson, George O., private, July 25, 1861, three years; died at Philadelphia, Pa., August 4, 1862, of wounds received at Gaines's Mill, Va., June 27, 1862.
Carson, Samuel, private, September or August, 1862, three years; killed at Spottsylvania C.H., May 12, 1864.
Cowan, John, private, three years; deserted August, 1861.
Delistatious, Walter, private, July 25, 1861, three years; discharged January 27, 1863.
Dougherty, John O., private, July 16, 1863, three years; drafted; transferred to One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Regiment P.V., July 3, 1863.
Devore, George W., private, July 25, 1861, three years; died at Sharpsb |
