VW Civil War Volunteer Soldiers
Fifth West Virginia Cavalry, Company D
Formerly Second (2nd) Virginia Infantry
Recruited in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
5th WV Regiment Co. D
On the first Monday after Pres. Lincoln's call for 75,000 troops for three months service, Thomas Gibson Jr. began to recruit a company in the city of Pittsburgh, Pa.; but not succeeding in securing the full complement of men, the company was not accepted by the Governor. Recruiting was continued, and when the next call for troops came, they again tried to enter the service, but having only fifty men, the company was again refused. But amid the excitement, they determined to mount and equip themselves, and go as an independent organization. While arrangements were being made to that end, word was received from Wheeling, Va., that troops were wanted there, for the protection of the threatened border. The company unanimously decided to go to that city and enter the service there, proceeding by boat, and arriving in Camp Carlisle in May. Captain Gazzam, of Pittsburgh, was there with about the same number of men as Captain Gibson, and by an understanding between the two Captains, the two companies were consolidated. On June 14, 1861 the company was mustered into U.S. service and was mustered out on June 16, 1864. The recruits and veterans were then transferred to the 6th. W.V. Cavalry.
RANK NAME REMARKS
Captain GIBSON, Thomas Promoted to Major July 7, 1862.
Captain BARCLAY, D.D. Prom. from 2nd. Lt. to 1st. Lt Apr. 17, 1862; to Captain July 7, 1862; to Maj. May 1,
1864.
Captain FRISBEE, John R.Prom. from 1st. Sgt. Co. F. to 2nd Lt. Co. D., May 20, 1862; to 1st. Lt. July 7, 1862; to
Captain May 1, 1864.
1st. Lt. ECKER, David Resigned April 17, 1862.
2nd. Lt. BUSHFIELD, Jos. M Appointed 2nd. Lt. Apr. 17, 1862; to 1st. Lt. May 30, 1862; transferred to Co. H.
2nd. Lt. CHAMBERS, A.J. Prom. from 1st. Sgt. Co. A, to 2nd Lt., Co., July 7, 1862. Relieved Sept. 29, 1862.
2nd. Lt. COLMER, Jacob Promoted from 1st. Sgt. To 2nd. Lt., Sept. 29, 1862.
Sgt MAY, James
Sgt. GROVES, Robert
Sgt. SMYTHE, Thos. G. Discharged for disability, Oct. 25, 1861.
Sgt. NUBERT, George Discharged for disability, Feb. 19, 1862.
1st. Sgt. SCHMOLZE, Wm. Promoted to 2nd. Lt. Co. F.
1st. Sgt. BROOKS, Jerome Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864.
1st. Sgt. STARK, Charles Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864.
1st. Sgt. STEINAKER, Wm. Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864.
1st. Sgt. GILLESPIE, Wm. Deserted.
Corporal LEE, Michael Killed in skirmish at Laurel Fork, Aug. 18, 1861.
Corporal HEIST, John H. Killed at Allegheny Mt., Dec. 13, 1861.
Tmr. LISTMAN, Andrew
Priv. ALGEO, John B.
Priv. ANDERSON, David Discharged for disability, Oct. 17, 1862.
Priv. ASHBY, Jacob R. Discharged for disability, March 16, 1863.
Priv. ANDERSON, Jas. M. Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. ALLEN, Chas. Deserted.
Priv. BRUBACH, Michael Wounded at Droop Mountain.
Priv. BAILEY, John Discharged for disability, Sept. 11, 1862.
Priv. BROOKS, Bonaparte Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. BARTH, Frederick Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. BLACK, Washington Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. BURNS, Michael Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. BLACK, George Died at Beverly, Oct. 20, 1861.
Priv. BERNARD, Andrew Killed at Droop Mt., Nov. 5, 1863.
Priv. BOWDEN, Samuel Killed at Droop Mt., Nov. 5, 1863.
Priv. BARTLETT, Thos. J. Deserted.
Priv. CAMPBELL, Jos.
Priv. CHASE, Ira. Killed at 2nd Bull Run, Aug. 29, 1862.
Priv. DOWDEN, Joseph Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. DOYLE, Edward Killed at Droop Mt., Nov. 5, 1863.
Priv. DAUGHERTY, Chas. Deserted.
Priv. ECKER, Jas. C. Discharged May 13, 1863.
Priv. ELKINS, Wm. Died from wounds received at Laurel Fork, Aug. 18, 1861.
Priv. FITSIMMONS, Franc's
Priv. FENNERTY, Thos. J. Discharged for disability, Sept. 18, 1862.
Priv. FINLIN, James Discharged dishonorably at Beverly, Dec. 18, 1863.
Priv. FLANNAGAN, Thos. Deserted.
Priv. GALVIN, Thos.
Priv. GILLESPIE, Obadiah Deserted.
Priv. HANE, Cyrus M.
Priv. HALPIN, John Captured Salem Raid, Dec. 19, 1863. Died in Andersonville.
Priv. HASTINGS, Jno. W. Discharged for disability. Aug. 9, 1861.
Priv. HARRISON, Wm. Discharged for disability. Nov. 24, 1861.
Priv. HERSHBERBER, J.S. Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. HOYER, Wm. Died Aug. 30, 1862, from wounds received at 2nd. Bull Run, Aug. 29, 1862.
Priv. HUGHES, Wm. L. Killed at Droop Mt., Nov. 5, 1863.
Priv. HAAS, Danl. D. Deserted.
Priv. JACKSON, Robert Discharged for disability, March 17, 1862.
Priv. KEARNS, Patrick In confinement at Fort Delaware.
Priv. KELLEY, Gabriel Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. LITTLE, James
Priv. LESLIE, Wm. O. Wounded at 2nd. Bull Run. Re-enlisted as veteran. Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. LEHMAN, Joseph Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv LARKINS, James Deserted.
Priv. MONINGER, Adam Transferred from Company A, Aug. 31, 1863.
Priv. MESSENGER, Noah
Priv. MADDEN, Michael
Priv. MARTIN, J.W. Discharged for disability, July 8, 1861.
Priv. MORRIS, George W. Discharged for disability, Aug. 5, 1861.
Priv. MASON, Mansfield J. Disch. Oct. 11, 1862, on account of wounds received at Allegheny Mt., Dec.13, 1861.
Priv. MOAN, John Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. MORROW, Wm. Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. MILLER, Wm. Transferred to Captain West's Cav. Camp, Clarksburg, July 9, 1861.
Priv. MUSGRAVE, Jacob Deserted.
Priv. MANNING, Robt. Deserted.
Priv. MORLAND, John Deserted.
Priv. McGURGEN, Peter Captured on Salem Raid, Dec. 19, 1863. Died at Andersonville.
Priv. McMURRAY, Wm. B. Discharged for disability, Aug. 6, 1862.
Priv. McCLELLAND, Jno. D. Discharged for disability, Dec. 8, 1862.
Priv. McGULLY, Wm. Disch. Apr.27, 1863; Loss of leg in action at White Sul. Springs, Aug. 26, 1862.
Priv. McHAHON, Peter Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. McALEER, James Died Aug. 28, 1863, from wounds received at Rocky Gap, Aug. 26, 1863.
Priv. NEIL, John
Priv. NEWLITTLE, George Discharged for disability, Sept. 18, 1862.
Priv. NOLTE, Henry Died April 13, 1862, Cheat Mountain Summit.
Priv. PHILLIPS, John
Priv. POWELL, Alonzo J. Deserted.
Priv. QUEST, James Killed at 2nd. Bull Run, Aug. 29, 1862.
Priv. RHODES, John Wounded at Cross Keys.
Priv. RUSSELL, Thos.
Priv. RENFORTH, Franklin
Priv. REED, Thos. J. Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. RAY, Samuel Died Aug. 28, 1863, from wounds received in action at Rocky Gap, Aug. 26, 1863.
Priv. REICHENACHER, George Deserted.
Priv. SAWER, Jacob
Priv. SEAMAN, Elias F. Promoted to Q.M. Sergeant, Sept. 1, 1863.
Priv. STRATTON, Chas. Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. SOLES, Augustus Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. SANDS, Chas. Died Sept. 18, 1862, from wounds received at 2nd. Bull Run, Aug. 29, 1862.
Priv. STILLY, John Died Sept. 30, 1862, from wounds received at 2nd. Bull Run, Aug. 29, 1862.
Priv. STANLEY, W. Deserted.
Priv. STEVENS, Horner Deserted.
Priv. TAYLOR, Thomas Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864.
Priv. VAUGHN, Patrick
Priv. WENDEL, John
Priv. WOODS, John Feet frozen on Salem Raid.
Priv. WALTON, Joseph Prisoner at Libby.
Priv. WARNOCK, Edward Captured on Salem Raid, Dec. 19, 1863. Died in Andersonville.
Priv. WILEY, Wm. A. Wounded at 2nd. Bull Run. Re-enlisted as veteran, 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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