VW Civil War Volunteer Soldiers
Fifth West Virginia Cavalry, Company A
Formerly Second (2nd) Virginia Infantry
Recruited in Allegheny and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Washington Rifle Guards
5th WV Regiment Co. A
Company A was organized in Allegheny and Pittsburgh, Pa. by Major Abijah Ferguson, an old Mexican veteran, who being rather feeble for active service, the command devolved upon Captain A.C. Hayes. It was among the first companies organized after the attack upon Fort Sumpter, and immediately tendered its services to Gov. Andrew G. Curtain of Pennsylvania. However, the quota of the state was already filled. The men now became impatient, and in the midst of the excitement of the occasion, the loyal people of Wheeling called for aid, and this company chartered the steamer McCombs and took passage for Wheeling, arriving there on May 10, 1861.
Company A was mustered by Major James Oakes into United States service on May 21, 1861 in Wheeling (West) Virginia. This was the first company of Pennsylvanians that was mustered for three years service, all the troops that were mustered prior to that time, being known as three months men. Company A was mustered out June 14, 1864. Recruits and veterans were transferred to the 6th West Virginia cavalry when the company was mustered out.
RANK NAMES REMARKS
Captain HAYES, Albert C. Resigned July 22, 1861.
Captain OTTO, William Promoted from 1st. Sergeant Aug. 24, 1861. Resigned March 13, 1862.
Captain HUNTER, John A. Promoted from 1st. Lt. Co. F. March 20, 1862. Relieved Aug. 1, 1863.
Captain WEST, Oliver R. Prom. 2nd. Lt. to 1st. Lt. March 1, 1862, to Captain Aug. 18, 1863. Wnd. Alleg'y.Mt.
1st. Lt. SMITH, David L. Prom. To Captain & C.S. Feb. 17, 1862; to Lt. Col. & chief C.S. 5th Army Corps.
1st. Lt. PENTECOST, Alex. J. Promoted to 1st. Lt. and R.Q.M. July 7, 1862.
2nd. Lt. CHAMBERS, A.J. Promoted to 2nd. Lt. Co.D. July 7, 1862.
2nd. Lt. BLACK, James Promoted to 2nd. Lt. March 1, 1862. Relieved May 30, 1863.
2nd. Lt. HUTCHINSON, Jas. R. Promoted to 2nd. Lt. Aug. 18, 1863. Captured Cheat River Sept. 25, 1863. Prisoner until end of war.
Sergeant KIRKPATRICK, George H. Promoted to C.S. July 29, 1861.
Sergeant GIVEN, George W.
Sergeant SMITH, Harrison Captured Cheat River Sept. 25, 1863. Prisoner until end of war.
Sergeant SINGER, Franklin H. Wounded Alle'y Mt. Dec. 13, 1861. Captured Cheat River Sept. 25, 1863. Exchanged.
Sergeant CAMPBELL, Michael Captured Cheat River Sept. 25, 1863. Exchanged.
Sergeant SCOTT, Samuel
Sergeant GRAY, Hannam Discharged for disability March 12, 1863.
Corporal BREEN, John Captured Cheat River Sept. 25, 1863. Exchanged.
Corporal GRAHAM, Wm. H. Wounded at Rocky Gap Aug. 26, 1863.
Corporal BRITCH, Chas. Wounded at 2nd. Bull Run. Captured Cheat River Sept. 25, 1863. Exchanged.
Corporal CROCO, Samuel K. Captured Cheat River Sept. 25, 1863. Exchanged.
Tmr. RAY, William
Tmr. CURTIS, Charles R. Deserted May 20, 1863.
Blsh. KINCAID, James Wounded 2nd. Bull Run.
Priv. ACKELSON, Benj. J. Wounded Cheat River Sept. 25, 1863. Re-enlisted Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. ANNIS, Marvin Died of Consumption Nov. 10, 1863.
Priv. BAXMEYER,
Priv. BOWSER, William Wounded Beverly April 24, 1863.
Priv. BRAUN, Fred. H Captured 2nd. Bull Run. Exchanged.
Priv. BAILEY, John Discharged June 20, 1861.
Priv. BAIRD, Frederick Discharged June 20, 1861.
Priv. BARBIN, Amos M Discharged May 25, 1863.
Priv. CROCO, Joseph D Re-enlisted Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. COATES, Matthew Re-enlisted Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. CONWAY, James Wounded Beverly. Wounded 2nd. Bull Run. Died from wounds.
Priv. CARRIGAN, James Died in Andersonville prison.
Priv. CAMPBELL, John Wounded Allegheny Mt. Dec. 13, 1861.
Priv. CAMPBELL, Alexander Wounded Huntersville. Died from wounds.
Priv. DEVER, William
Priv. DALZELL, John C.
Priv. DIEHL, Casper
Priv. DICKROGER, Fred'k Captured Cheat River Sept. 25, 1863. Exchanged.
Priv. DIXON, George Captured Cheat River Sept. 25, 1863. Exchanged.
Priv. DEINHART, Harmon Re-enlisted Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. DALY, Patrick Died of Typhoid Fever June 24, 1861.
Priv. DONOHUE, Michael Died of pneumonia May 12, 1863.
Priv. EICHBAUM, Thos. S.
Priv. EICHOLTZ, Conrad
Priv. GLISTNER, Adam Wounded Allegheny Mt. Dec. 13, 1861. Re-enlisted Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. GREEN, Daniel Re-enlisted Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. HEINE, Wm. Wounded Cross Keys. Captured Cheat River. Died in Andersonville.
Priv. HEINRICH, Louis Captured Cheat River Sept. 25, 1863. Exchanged.
Priv. HAPPOLDT, Wm.
Priv. JOHNSTON, John
Priv. JONES, Wm. H Re-enlisted Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. KOEHNLEIN, John
Priv. KELLY, Patrick
Priv. KURTZ, Benj. F Wounded 2nd Bull Run. Captured Cheat River Sept. 25, 1863. Exchanged.
Priv. KIRSCH, Philip Captured Cheat River Sept. 25, 1863. Exchanged.
Priv. KUENZLER, Jacob Discharged Nov. 4, 1861, disability.
Priv. KOTLERS, Henry Discharged Nov. 4, 1862, disability.
Priv. KELLY, John B Killed in action, battle of Cross Keys.
Priv. LANE, Alex. Discharged June 23, 1861, disability.
Priv. LLOYD, Jesse Discharged.
Priv. LUDAKING Wm. Captured Cheat River. Died in Andersonville prison.
Priv. MITCHELL Saml. Discharged Nov.11, 1861, disability.
Priv. MILLER Enoch C. Discharged April 17, 1863, disability.
Priv. MARSHALL, Walter S Reenlisted Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. MILLER, John S Died Dec.14, 1861, Typhoid Fever.
Priv. MONINGER, Adam Transferred to Company D. Aug.1 1863.
Priv. MORRIS, Robt. R. Discharged by order of Secretary of War.
Priv. MILLER, Jacob
Priv. METZ, Louis Captured Cheat River, Sept.25, 1863; Exchanged.
Priv. McCLARREN, John Captured Cheat River, Sept.25, 1863; Exchanged.
Priv. McCLEANE, F.H. Captured Cheat River, Sept.25, 1863; Exchanged.
Priv. McMANNIS, Hugh Wounded at Droop Mt., Nov. 6, 1863.
Priv. McCUEN, David C. Discharged, March 7, 1863, disability.
Priv. McCREA, John A. Re-enlisted Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. PYBURN, Richard
Priv. RUMPLE, Nicholas Re-enlisted Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. ROMISER, Pete Killed Cheat River, Sept. 25, 1863.
Priv. ROBEL, Michael Captured Cheat River. Died in Andersonville Prison.
Priv. RAMSEY, John
Priv. REYNOLDS, Saml. L Captured Cheat River, Sept. 25, 1863; Exchanged.
Priv. STONE, John Captured Cheat River, Sept. 25, 1863; Exchanged.
Priv. SWAIN, Thos. H. Deserted Sept. 25, 1862.
Priv. STUBBS, Henry
Priv. STEVENS, Henry C.
Priv. SLOAN, James
Priv. SCHMITZ, Chas. Wounded at Elkwater.
Priv. SWARTZ, Joseph Discharged March 7, 1863, disability.
Priv. STEIDER, Gustave Killed in action, Allegheny Mt., Dec. 13, 1861.
Priv. SALADIN, Edward Captured Cheat River. Died in Andersonville Prison.
Priv. SLAYER, Jacob Killed by bushwhackers.
Priv. TAYLOR, Wm. S. Captured Cheat River, Sept. 25, 1863; Exchanged.
Priv. WILSON, George Captured Cheat River, Sept. 25, 1863; Exchanged.
Priv WERNER, Charles Captured Cheat River, Sept. 25, 1863; Exchanged.
Priv. WASHINGTON, John Wounded at Bull Run. Captain Cheat River, Sept. 25, 1863. Prisoner until end of war.
Priv. WAGNER, Henry Re-enlisted Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. WEISENBERGER, S. Wounded at 2nd. Bull Run. Died of wounds.
Priv. WAGNER, Henry Captured Cheat River. Died in prison at Richmond.
Priv. WEBSTER, L.H Captured Cheat River. Died returning from prison.
Priv. YOUNGSON, W.W. Re-enlisted Jan. 5, 1864.
Roster Source: "A History of the Fifth West Virginia Cavalry, Formerly the Second Virginia Infantry" by Frank S. Reader, New Brighton, Pa. 1890.Contributed by Glen Dixon
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