Company A
Zouave Light Guards
Organized in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio and removed to Cleveland under the direction
of Captain William R. Creighton.
Three-Month Service: Mustered in April 29th, 1861 at Cleveland, Ohio by J.
H. Simpson, Captain, U S. Typographical Engineers, Mustering Officer. Mustered
out August 22nd, 1861 at Columbus, Ohio by R. B. Hull, 1st Lieutenant, 18th
Infantry, U.S.A., Mustering Officer.
Three-Year Service: Mustered in at Camp Dennison, Cincinnati, Ohio, between
June 17thth and June 19th, 1861. Mustered out July 6th, 1864 at Cleveland,
Ohio.
Notes:
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The Battle of Winchester, Va. on March 23rd, 1861 was also noted as the Battle
of Kernstown, Va.
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Soldiers who have no rank associated with their name are Privates in the
Army.
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On June 11th, 1864 a detachment of men from the 7th Regiment was detailed
to the 5th Regiment. On Oct. 31st, 1864 the men of this detail were absorbed
into the ranks of the 5th O. V. I. (Special Field Order #156, Headquarters
, Department of The Cumberland, June 8th, 1864)
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The Seventh Regiment was relieved from active duty June 11th, 1864, by Circular
No. 36, War Department, dated May 2nd, 1864.
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Soldiers whose names are highlighted in green represent those men who enlisted
in the original Regiment in June of 1861 and survived all three years of
service to be mustered out when the Regiment was discharged in July of 1864.
Brief Alphabetical Biography: Officers
Brief Alphabetical Biography: Enlisted Men
Brief Alphabetical Biography: Officers
Brown, Dwight H. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; appointed Sergeant Co. A, April 29th, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted
for three years service on June 19th, 1861; appointed Sergeant Co. A, Nov.
20th, 1861; promoted to Sergeant-Major April 1st, 1862; promoted 2nd Lieutenant
Co. A, Jan. 7th, 1863; was wounded twice in the right leg during the Battle
of Ringgold, Ga., Nov. 27th, 1863; mustered out with the Co. July 6th, 1864.
Also served in Field & Staff.
Burgess, Albert C. - Entered the Service on April 29th, 1861 for three
months service; mustered out and reenlisted for three year service on June
19th, 1861; transferred to Company F and promoted to Captain Nov. 25th, 1861.
(See Co. F)
Claflin, Jeremiah G. - Born at Thompsonville, Conn., August 3, 1831.
Soon after his birth his parents removed to Worcester, Mass., where he was
educated in the common schools of that city. At the breakout of the rebellion
he was living in Cleveland, Ohio. After the firing on Fort Sumter he enlisted
April 17th, 1861, in the Cleveland Light Guard Zouaves for three months.
This Company became Company A of the 7th O. V. I., after being mustered into
the service of the United States. Entered the Service for three months service
on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service
on June 19th, 1861; Appointed Fourth Sergeant June 19th, 1861 on account
of good soldierly conduct; promoted to 1st Sergeant Nov. 7th, 1862 on account
of bravery in action; severely wounded in the leg during the Battle of Antietam
on Sept. 17th, 1862; was again wounded in the neck during the Battle of
Gettysburg, Pa. on July 3rd, 1863; also wounded at Lookout Mt.; mustered
out with the Co. on July 6th, 1864; reenlisted Sept. 13th, 1864 in Co. B,
177th O. V. I.; appointed Sergeant; promoted to Sergeant-Major; promoted
to 2nd Lieutenant Co. B, Jan. 1865; He participated in the Battle of
Murfreesboro, Tenn.; joined the 23rd Army Corps at Clifton, Tenn., and moved
with it to North Carolina, arriving at Fort Fisher, Feb. 7th, 1865, participated
in the taking of Fort Anderson, N. C., and the Battle of Town Creek; from
there moving through Wilmington, N.C. where his Corp was joined by the forces
under W. T. Sherman; Then the United States moved on Raleigh, N. C., forcing
General Johnston surrender; mustered out with Co. June 24th, 1865. Known
engagements: Cross Lanes, W. Va.; Winchester, Va.; Port Republic, Va., Cedar
Mt., Va., 2nd Bull Run, Va., Antietam, Md., Dumfries, Va., Chancellorsville,
Va., Gettysburg, Pa., Wauhatchie, Tenn., Lookout Mt., Tenn., Missionary Ridge,
Tenn., Ringgold, Ga., Tunnel Hill/Buzzards Roost, Ga., Dug Gap, Ga., Resaca,
Ga., Cassville, Ga., Dallas, Ga., New Hope Church, Ga., Pumpkin Vine Creek,
Ga.. Married Mary Frances Pierce, Oct., 3rd, 1864. Since the war he has been
employed as a machinist until the year 1894, when he was appointed custodian
of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Cleveland, Ohio. (Wilson)
Crane, Orrin J. - Entered the Service on April 19th, 1861 for three
month service; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June
19th, 1861; appointed 1st Lieutenant of Co. A on April 19th, 1861; promoted
to Captain of Co. A on May 14th, 1861; promoted to Major of Co. A May 25th,
1862; promoted to Lt. Colonel on March 2nd, 1863; wounded in the foot at
the Battle of Cedar Mt., Aug. 9th, 1862; killed at the Battle of Ringgold,
Georgia, Nov. 27th, 1863; participated in every Battle in which the regiment
was engaged to the time of his death. Was in command of the Company at the
time of his death; See Field & Staff; Known engagements: Cross Lanes,
W. Va.; Winchester, Va.; Port Republic, Va., Cedar Mt., Va., 2nd Bull Run,
Va., Antietam, Md., Dumfries, Va., Chancellorsville, Va., Gettysburg, Pa.,
Wauhatchie, Tenn., Lookout Mt., Tenn., Missionary Ridge, Tenn., Ringgold,
Ga. (See Field & Staff)
Creighton, William R. - Entered the Service on April 19th, 1861 for
three month service; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service
on June 19th, 1861; appointed Captain of Co. A on April 19th, 1861; appointed
to Lt. Colonel on May 7th, 1861; promoted to Colonel on May 20th, 1862; wounded
in the left shoulder and side during the Battle of Cedar Mountain, Aug. 9th,
1862 when a musket ball was lodged and an operation was performed to remove
it; killed during the Battle of Ringgold, Georgia Nov. 27th, 1863 while in
command of the Brigade. See Field & Staff. Known engagements: Cross Lanes,
W. Va.; Winchester, Va.; Port Republic, Va., Cedar Mt., Va., 2nd Bull Run,
Va., Antietam, Md., Dumfries, Va., Chancellorsville, Va., Gettysburg, Pa.,
Wauhatchie, Tenn., Lookout Mt., Tenn., Missionary Ridge, Tenn., Ringgold,
Ga. (See Field & Staff)
Howe, William A. - Was born in the City of Cleveland, Ohio , March
4th, 1839, and educated in the public schools of his native city. In the
year 1852 he entered the employ of S. Sergeant as an apprentice to learn
the art of picture frame guilding and mounting, continuing in his employ
until the firing on Fort Sumter, when he enlisted into the Service on April
22nd, 1861 for three months service; appointed Corporal April 29th, 1861;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861; promoted
to 1st Sergeant on Nov. 20th, 1861; promoted to 2nd Lieutenant April 13th,
1862; promoted to Captain on June 1st, 1863; was in charge of the picket
guard during the Battle of Lookout Mt., TN.; participated in every Battle
the regiment was engaged except Lookout Mt. and Ringgold; mustered out with
Co. A on July 6th, 1864. After the war Captain Howe designed his own medal
to award his men. Using a silver dollar, he had it smoothed, and applied
a decal of a gamecock under the legend: 7th Reg. O.V. I. Association. The
usual red-white-blue ribbon was used, with the top suspension bar being engraved
with the name of the recipient. The lower bar stated it was presented by
Captain William A. Howe. Known engagements: Cross Lanes, W. Va.; Winchester,
Va.; Port Republic, Va., Cedar Mt., Va., 2nd Bull Run, Va., Antietam, Md.,
Dumfries, Va., Chancellorsville, Va., Gettysburg, Pa., Wauhatchie, Tenn.,
Missionary Ridge, Tenn., Tunnel Hill/Buzzards Roost, Ga., Dug Gap, Ga., Resaca,
Ga., Cassville, Ga., Dallas, Ga., New Hope Church, Ga., Pumpkin Vine Creek,
Ga.
After his regiment was mustered out of the service he entered the employ
of J. W. Sergeant, remaining with him until the year 1878, when he opened
a store for himself, continuing in the same line of business. In the year
1895, he incorporated The W.A. Howe Company for the purpose of general finishers
to printers and lithographers, and became its president. On January 17th,
1866, he married Miss Rachel Sage. He is a member of the following organizations
and societies: Euclid Ave. Baptist Church, Masonic bodies; Charter member
of Memorial and Army and Navy Posts, G.A.R; Military Order of the Loyal Legion;
Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors' Monument Commission; Cleveland Chamber
of Commerce; vice-president of the Society of the Army of the Potomac; Seventh
Regiment Infantry and its auxiliary, the Rooster Club. (Wilson)
Kimball, Dudley A. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
promoted to 1st Sergeant on April 29th, 1861; promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
May 14th, 1861; resigned April 1st, 1862; reentered the service as 1st Lieutenant
Co. A, 103rd O. V. I. on July 1st, 1862; discharged Nov. 24th, 1862.
Lockwood, Ralph - Entered the Service on April 25th, 1861 for three
months service; promoted to 1st Lieutenant on April 25th, 1861; mustered
out June 17th, 1861 to accept an appointment of 2nd Lieutenant of Co. E;
promoted to 1st Lieutenant Co. A on Nov. 25th, 1861; he developed a rheumatic
condition which compelled him to resign; discharged by order of the War
Department on Nov. 10th, 1862.
Lynch, Frank - Entered for three months service on April 22nd, 1861;
Appointed Sergeant April 29th, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861; reentered
the service as Captain of Co. G, 27th O. V. I.; promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel
March 3rd, 1864; Frank was severely wounded during the Battle of Atlanta,
Ga. July 22nd, 1864; mustered out May 29th, 1865.
McKay, George A. - George A. McKay was born at Oswego, N. Y. June
16th, 1841. He was educated in the grammar and high schools, and also took
a special collegiate course. Immediately thereafter he entered the service
of what is now the Big Four and L.S. and M.S. Railway, and continued in their
employ until the breaking out of the war of the rebellion in 1861, when,
being a private in the Cleveland Light Guards Zouaves, he enlisted in what
afterward became Company A, Seventh Regiment, O.V.I., for three months and
was appointed second sergeant. Entered for three months service on April
22nd, 1861; promoted to 1st Sergeant on May 14th, 1861; appointed Sergeant
on April 29th, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service
on June 19th, 1861; promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on Nov. 7th, 1862; promoted
to 1st Lieutenant on Jan. 1st, 1863; detached as Assistant Inspector General
1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 12th Army Corp, Sept 18th, 1863; was wounded in
the following Battles: Cross Lanes, West Virginia, Aug 26th, 1861; Kernstown,
Va., March 23rd, 1862; Port Republic, Va., June 9th, 1862; Cedar Mt., Va.,
Aug. 9th, 1862; Antietam, Md., Sept. 17th, 1862; and Ringgold, Ga., Nov.
27th, 1863- at Ringgold the wound was totally disabling to him having been
shot through both legs; mustered out with Co. on July 9th, 1864; was promoted
to Captain while lying wounded at Chattanooga, Tenn. but was unable to get
mustered (on account of being absent from his command) for several years
afterward, when he was mustered to take effect March 19th, 1864, and honorably
discharged as Captain of Co. F on July 6th, 1864, by order of the
commander-in-chief and adjutant general of the army, as well as by the authority
of the secretary of war; he participated in every battle the regiment was
engaged in until being totally disabled. Known engagements: Cross Lanes,
W. Va.; Winchester, Va.; Port Republic, Va., Cedar Mt., Va., 2nd Bull Run,
Va., Antietam, Md., Dumfries, Va., Chancellorsville, Va., Gettysburg, Pa.,
Wauhatchie, Tenn., Missionary Ridge, Tenn. After the war, and when he was
again able to walk, he reentered the services of the railroad where he was
employed until 1890. On March 5th, 1890 he was employed in the United States
Custom Service. On Dec.20, 1865 he married Miss Margaret A. Creech. (Wilson)
Molyneaux, Joseph B. - Entered the Service on April 22nd, 1861 for
three months service; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service
on June 18th, 1861; appointed Sergeant of Co. B on April 22nd, 1861; promoted
to 1st Sergeant of Co. B May 17th, 1861; mustered out June 18th, 1861 to
accept appointment as 1st Lieutenant of Co. B; detached to command of Co.
E Sept. 1st, 1861; detached to command Co. A 1st Kentucky Vol. Inf. in Oct.
1861; Commanded expedition from Camp Enyart, Va. and recovered herd of cattle
from Rebel guerrillas; returned to command Co. E, 7th O. V. I.; appointed
Adjutant Feb. 1st, 1862; acting Aide-de-Camp to General Lander on expedition
to Bloomery Furnace, Va., Feb. 14th, 1862; commanded escort for General Lander's
body enroute to the train March 3rd, 1862; detached to special duty to gather
convalescents from hospitals at Alexandria, Va. and vacinity and return them
to their regiments; detached as inspecting officer of General Geary's command
to inspect General Crawford's Division in Maryland Heights; promoted to Captain
of Co. A Sept. 1st, 1862; wounded in the head, shoulder, and leg, and had
two horses killed under him during the Battle of Cedar Mt., Va. Aug. 9th,
1862; resigned Feb. 12th, 1863 by reason of disability arising from wounds;
reentered the Service May 2nd, 1864 as Captain of Co. E, 150th O. V. I. and
assigned to command of Fort Thayer, near Washington D.C.; mustered out of
the service Aug. 23rd, 1864. See also Field & Staff.
Morgan, William J. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; appointed Corporal April 29th, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861;
reentered service as 1st Lieutenant Co. E of 41st O.V.I. on Aug. 27th, 1861;
promoted to Captain of Co. H on Jan. 9th, 1862; resigned March 24th, 1863;
died Sept. 12th, 1904.
Brief Alphabetical Biography: Enlisted Men
Austin, Alfred - Entered for three months service on April 22nd, 1861;
reenlisted and appointed Corporal; wounded in the hip by grapeshot during
the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd, 1863.
Austin, Lewis - Born in England in 1838. His father removed to the
United States when Lewis was 4 years old. He was educated in the common schools,
and until the age of 21 worked on his father's farm. He had gold fever and
started for Pike's Peak, Colorado. Entered for three months service on April
22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th,
1861; used primarily as a scout and was highly recommended for his coolness
and courage; discharged Feb. 16th, 1863 by Order of the War Department. Known
engagements: Cross Lanes, W. Va.; Winchester, Va.; Port Republic, Va. After
the war he was engaged in farming with his father until the year 1872, when
he removed to Dumont, Iowa, engaging in the same business. (Wilson)
Baker, Charles - No entry record; transferred June 8th, 1864 to the
5th O.V. I.; wounded during the Battle of Kenesaw Mt., Ga., June 27th, 1864.
(Recruit)
Bandel, John - Entered for three months service on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861; taken
prisoner during the Battle of Cross Lanes, W. Va. Aug. 26th, 1861; was held
in Libby Prison, Richmond, Va., Parish Prison, New Orleans, Louisiana, and
also a cotton factory in Salisbury, North Carolina (see Prison Life page
for further details); paroled and exchanged Nov. 11th, 1862; returned to
duty Mar. 29th, 1863; killed during the battle of Chancellorsville, Va.,
May 3rd, 1863.
Blackwell, Joseph - No information of his entry or exit from the Company.
Bower, John H. - No entry record; transferred June 8th, 1864 to the
5th O.V. I.; taken prisoner during the Battle of Kenesaw Mt., Ga., June 27,
1864. (Recruit)
Bradley, Chester W. - No entry record; taken prisoner during the Battle
of Dumfries, Va., Dec. 27, 1862; no further record.
Brand, Frederick W. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
wounded in the bowels during the Battle of Cedar Mt., Va., Aug. 9th, 1862;
in the hospital at Harper's Ferry, Va. Dec. 10th, 1862; returned to duty
Mar. 3rd, 1863; mustered out with Co. on July 6th, 1864.
Brink, Edward - Entered for three months service on April 22nd, 1861;
no further record found.
Brizley, Orlando - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Brown, Henry J. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
appointed Corporal Nov. 11th, 1861; detached on recruiting service; returned
to the regiment May 11th, 1862; mortally wounded during the Battle of Cedar
Mt., Va., Aug. 9th, 1862, he was wounded in both arms and legs; died from
wounds in the hospital in Alexandria, Va. Aug. 26th, 1862; his body was taken
to the National Cemetery at Alexandria, Va. for burial.
Burns, John C. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861; taken
prisoner during the Battle of Cross Lanes, W. Va., Aug. 26th, 1861; was held
in Libby Prison, Richmond, Va., Parish Prison, New Orleans, Louisiana, and
also a cotton factory in Salisbury, North Carolina (see Prison Life page
for further details); discharged by Order of the War Department, at Columbus,
Ohio April 25th, 1863.
Burrows, Carlos A. - No entry record; taken prisoner during the Battle
of Cross Lanes, Va., Aug. 26, 1861; discharged with the Company.
Burrows, Thomas - Entered for three months service on April
22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Burt, Theordore - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
taken prisoner during the Battle of Cross Lanes, W. Va., Aug. 26th, 1861;
was held in Libby Prison, Richmond, Va., Parish Prison, New Orleans, Louisiana,
and also a cotton factory in Salisbury, North Carolina (see Prison Life page
for further details); discharged July 30th, 1862 by Order of the War Department;
reenlisted in the 103rd O. V. I.
Campbell, Leander H. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
was wounded during the Battle of Kernstown, Va., March 23rd, 1861; detached
as clerk to General Geary; discharged Nov. 21st, 1862 on surgeon's certificate
of disability.
Cannel, Morrison J. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; reenlisted for three years service on Sept. 11th, 1862; Morrison died
of disease at Newburgh, Ohio on Nov. 18th, 1861.
Chelsey, Simon J. - Entered service for three years on Aug. 13th,
1862; detailed as Provost Guard; was wounded in the left arm during the Battle
of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd, 1863. (Recruit)
Cheney, Charles H. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on Aug. 9th, 1862;
was mortally wounded during the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 1st, 1863.
Clancey, Daniel W. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
was wounded during the Battle of Kernstown, Va., March 23rd, 1861; discharged
July 19th 1962 by Order of the War Department.
Clark, William S. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Clinton, Alexander M. - Entered service for three years on Sept. 20th,
1861; was wounded in the leg during the Battle of Cedar Mountain, Aug. 9th,
1862; discharged Nov. 27th, 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability;
reenlisted in Battery G, Ohio Light Artillery Dec. 28th, 1863; appointed
Corporal; wounded again during the Battle of Nashville Nov. 30th, 1864; mustered
out at Cleveland, Ohio June 8th, 1865 by order of the War Department. (Recruit)
Collett, John C. - No entry record found; appointed Corporal;
killed during the Battle of Ringgold, Ga., Nov. 27th, 1863.
Craig, John D. - No entry record found; appointed Corporal; killed
during the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863.
Creque, Ferdinand - Entered service for three years on May 24th, 1861;
Ferdinand was wounded in the foot during the Battle of Cedar Mt., Va., Aug.
9th, 1862; discharged Nov. 13th, 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability.
Crippen, Andrew J. - No entry record found; wounded in the shoulder
during the Battle of Cedar Mt., Va., Aug. 9th, 1862.
Davis, Llewellyn R. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; appointed Corporal April 29th, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for
three years service on June 19th, 1861; (See Co. C for details)
Davis, Zebulon P. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
appointed Corporal; promoted to Sergeant Nov. 20th, 1861; wounded in the
face during the Battle of Cedar Mt. on Aug. 9th, 1862; mustered out with
Co. on July 6th, 1864.
Dowse, Thomas - Entered service for three years on Aug. 14th, 1861;
was mortally wounded in the left ankle during the Battle of Ringgold, Ga.
Nov. 27th, 1863 and died on Dec. 19th, 1863. (Recruit)
Dutton, Frank - Entered for three months service on April 22nd, 1861;
appointed Corporal April 29th, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service on June 19th, 1861; wounded during the Battle of Cross Lanes,
W. Va., Aug. 26th, 1861; discharged Oct. 4th, 1862 on account of disability;
reentered the service as a 1st Lieutenant, Co. H, 150th, O. V. I. on May
2nd, 1865; mustered out with Co. Aug. 23rd, 1864.
Earl, John - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Eckert, Henry C. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
was ill in the hospital in Washington D.C.; returned to duty and mustered
out with the regiment on July 6th, 1864.
Elwell, Oscar J. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Eucher, John - Entered service for three years on Aug. 3rd, 1861;
transferred to Co. B, 5th O. V. I. on June 8th, 1864; mustered out in Columbus,
Ohio July 5th, 1865 by order of the War Department. (Recruit)
Evans, Evan - Entered for three months service on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861; was
taken prisoner during the Battle of Cross Lanes, West Virginia, Aug. 26th,
1861; was held in Libby Prison, Richmond, Va., Parish Prison, New Orleans,
Louisiana, and also a cotton factory in Salisbury, North Carolina (see Prison
Life page for further details); paroled and exchanged Nov. 11th, 1862; No
further record found
Evans, George W. - Entered service for three years on May 24th, 1861;
George was discharged June 20th, 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability.
Ewart, Alexander - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; appointed Corporal April 29th, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861
Farrand, Frederick P. - Entered service for three months on April
22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service Sept. 20th,
1861; mustered out of 3 months service on Aug 22nd, 1861; detailed as hospital
nurse on March 24th, 1862 at Kernstown, Va.; discharged on Nov. 4th, 1862
on Surgeon’s certificate of disability; reenlisted in Co. F, 150th O.
V. I., May 2nd, 1864; appointed 1st Sergeant; mustered out with Co. Aug.
23rd, 1864.
Farrar, Clement H. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Fletcher, Thomas - No entry record found; wounded during the
Battle of Kernstown, Va., March 23rd, 1862; discharged on account of disability
July 19th, 1862.
Forbey, Albert A. - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three
years service; transferred to Co. B, 5th O. V. I., June 8th, 1864; wounded
at Kenesaw Mt., Ga., June 27th, 1864; mustered out at McDougal General Hospital,
New York Harbor, May 30th, 1865.
French, Lafayette; musician; - Entered service for three months on
April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Fresher, Thomas - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three
years service; discharged May 6th, 1862 on Surgeon’s certificate of
disability.
Gable, Jacob H. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Galvin, John A. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
was wounded in the leg during the Battle of Cedar Mt., Va., Aug. 9th, 1862;
appointed Corporal Sept. 1st, 1862; wounded again during the Battle of Lookout
Mt., Tenn. Nov. 24th, 1863; promoted to Sergeant Jan. 16th, 1864; mustered
out with Co. July 6th, 1864.
Gardner, Hampton F. - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three
years service; mortally wounded during the Battle of Kernstown, Va., March
23rd, 1862; discharged June 15th, 1862 on Surgeon’s certificate of
disability; died one year and one day after the wound was received.
Gazeley, James - Entered service for three months on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Gazeley, Jarez C. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
detained as hospital nurse on March 24th, 1862 at Kernstown, Va.; was wounded
in the leg during the Battle of Cedar Mt., Va., Aug. 9th, 1862; discharged
on April 8th, 1863 on Surgeon’s certificate of disability; reenlisted
in Co. E, 150th O.V. I., May 2nd, 1864; appointed Sergeant; mustered out
with the Company on Aug. 23rd, 1864.
Gear, John - Entered the Service on Sept. 2nd, 1862 for three years
service; was detached with ambulance Corp; returned to duty; transferred
out June 5th, 1865 by order of the War Department.(must have been transferred
to another company) (Recruit)
Gilson, William F. - Entered the Service on Sept. 11th, 1861 for three
years service; was wounded during the Battle of Cedar Mt., Aug. 9th, 1862;
discharged at Washington D.C., Jan. 23rd, 1863 on Surgeon’s certificate
of disability. (Recruit)
Ginter, Abraham - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three
years service; mortally wounded in shoulder during the Battle of Cedar Mt.,
Va., Aug. 9th, 1862; died Sept. 3rd, 1862.
Hammond, Theordore F. - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for
three years service; was wounded in the bowels during the Battle of Cedar
Mt., Aug 9th, 1862; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corp July 1st, 1863 by
Order of the War Department.
Harrington, John W. - Entered the Service on April 22nd, 1861 for
three months service; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Hart, Edward - Entered the Service on Aug. 18th, 1862 for three years
service; transferred June 8th, 1864 to the 5th O. V. I.; discharged at expiration
of service. (Recruit)
Hatfield, Benjamin - Entered the Service on June 19th, 1861 for three
years service; was wounded in the hand during the Battle of Cedar Mt., Va.,
Aug. 9th, 1862; returned to the regiment for duty; again wounded in the hand
during the Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 3rd, 1863; mustered out with the
Co. on July 6th, 1864. (Recruit)
Hayward, William H. - Entered the Service on April 22nd, 1861 for
three months service; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Heege, Jacob - Entered the Service on Aug. 11th, 1862 for three years
service; detached with artillery; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps Sept.
1st, 1863 by Order of the War Department. (Recruit)
Henry, Roswell C. - Entered the Service on April 22nd, 1861 for three
months service; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Hoffman, Fred W. - Entered the Service on June 19th, 1861 for three
years service; was wounded during the Battle of Kernstown, Va., March 23rd,
1862; discharged Oct. 29th, 1862 on Surgeon’s certificate of disability;
reelisted in Co. B, 177th, O. V. I., Sept 23rd, 1864; appointed Sergeant;
promoted to 1st Sergeant Jan. 8th, 1865; mustered out with Co. June 24th,
1865. (Recruit)
Holly, Henry H. - Entered the Service on April 22nd, 1861 for three
months service; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861; reenlisted in Co. B, 84th,
O. V. I., May 26th, 1862; mustered out with Co. Sept. 20th, 1862.
Holly, Morris J. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
was wounded during the Battle of Cross Lanes, West Va., Aug. 26th, 1861;
returned to duty; appointed to Corporal Nov. 20th, 1861; promoted to Sergeant
May 14th, 1862; taken prisoner at Snicker's Gap, Va., July 22nd, 1863 and
sent to Andersonville Prison in Georgia; no record of release or subsequent
duty; mustered out Dec. 17th, 1864 on expiration of his term of service.
Holmes, Milton D. -No entry record found; appointed Corporal; wounded
in the hip during the Battle of Cedar Mt., Va.. Aug. 9th, 1862.
Horn, William - Entered the Service on Aug. 11th, 1862 for three years
service; transferred to Co. B, 5th O. V. I., June 8th, 1864; mustered out
June 5th, 1865 by Order of the War Department. (Recruit)
Houck, Jacob F. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
mustered out with the Co. June 6th, 1864.
Hubbell, William N. - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three
years service; discharged Dec. 24th, 1861, at Romney, Va., on Surgeon’s
certificate of disability.
Humes, Hiram W. - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three
years service; no record found.
Jackman, Orvis F. - Entered the Service on May 3rd, 1863 for three
years service; was wounded at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd,
1863; his right arm was amputated by Surgeon A. K. Fifield, 29th, O.V. I.;
discharged Nov. 20th, 1863 by order of the War Department.
Johnson, William H. - Entered service for three months on Oct. 12th,
1863; was detached as a pioneer; returned to duty; transferred June 8th,
1864 to the 5th O.V. I.; discharged at expiration of service. (Recruit)
Johnston, Robert B. - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three
years service; was wounded in the right arm near Dalton, Ga., May 26th, 1864;
mustered out with the Co. July 6th, 1864.
Jones, Jeremiah C. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
died at Bridgeport, Alabama, Feb. 22nd, 1864, his body was removed to the
National Cemetery in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Kehl, William - Entered service for three months on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861; was
missing during the Battle of Kernstown, Va., March 23rd, 1862; possibly killed
but no further record.
Keller, Charles A. - Entered the Service on June 19th, 1861 for three
years service; was wounded just above the ankle during the Battle of Port
Republic, Va., on June 9th, 1862; was discharged at Davis Island, June 5th,
1863 on surgeon's certificate of disability.
Keller, Frederick - Entered the Service on Oct. 12th, 1861 for three
years service; was wounded in the arm during the Battle of Port Republic,
Va., June 9th, 1862; discharged Jan. 5th, 1863 on surgeon's certificate of
disability. (Recruit)
Kelley, Phillip - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service April 1st, 1862;
was wounded in the thigh during the Battle of Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9th,
1862; discharged Nov. 28th, 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability.
Kelly, Edward - Entered service for three months on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861; appointed
Corporal Nov. 20th, 1861; wounded during the Battle of Kernstown, Va., March
23rd, 1862; died in the hospital at Winchester, Va. on April 4th, 1862.
Knoble, Leonard - Entered the Service on Aug. 7th, 1862 for three
years service; detached as provost guard; returned to duty; was wounded in
the left arm during the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 2nd, 1863;
transferred to Co. B, 5th O. V. I., June 8th, 1864; mustered out June 5th,
1865 by order of the War Department. (Recruit)
Kreitz, Albert P. - Entered the Service on April 22nd, 1861 for three
months service; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Lant, John W. - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three years
service; sick at Cumberland, Md. and detailed as a nurse; No further record
found.
Lappin, Arthur - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three years
service; was wounded during the Battle of Kernstown, Va., March 23rd, 1862;
again wounded during the Battle of Cedar Mt., Va., Aug. 9th, 1862 in the
hand and arm; discharged Dec. 24th, 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability;
reenlisted in the artillery corps.
Lawrence, David B. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
detached to artillery Oct. 20th, 1861; discharged July 20th, 1862 by order
of the War Department; died Aug. 26th, 1890.
Lecompt, Theodore - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
died at Sutton, West Va., July 28th, 1861.
Lincoln, Rufus W. - Entered the Service on April 22nd, 1861 for three
months service; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Lloyd, James J. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
sick at West Philadelphia, Pa.; discharged on Jan. 2nd, 1863 on surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Loomis, Luther W. - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three
years service; detached as teamster to division train; returned to duty;
mustered out with Co., July 6th, 1864.
Lovett, Albert C. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
appointed Corporal May 12th, 1862; severely wounded during the Battle of
Port Republic, Va., June 9th, 1862 while carrying the Regimental Colors;
discharged Sept. 14th, 1862 on account of disability; reenlisted in the service
Oct. 10th, 1862 in Co. I, 10th Ohio Cavalry; promoted to Sergeant; promoted
to 2nd Lieutenant Co. E on July 25th, 1864; resigned April 3rd, 1865.
Lucas, William - Entered the Service on Sept 8th, 1862 for three years
service; discharged on Feb. 3rd, 1863 on surgeon's certificate of disability.
(Recruit)
Mallory, John H. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
promoted to Corporal Nov. 20th, 1861; promoted to Sergeant May 14th, 1862;
mustered out with Co. July 6th, 1864; died May 23rd, 1906.
Martin, Thomas H. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Maxfield, Isaac - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three
years service; was wounded in the shin during the Battle of Port Republic,
Va. on June 9th, 1862; he was detailed as a cook at Alexandria, Va.; discharged
from duty at Washington D.C. on Jan. 16th, 1863 by order of the War Department.
McCain, Willis F. - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three
years service; accidentally shot and killed at Gauley Bridge, West Va., Sept.
27th, 1861; his body was moved to the National Cemetery at Grafton, West
Va., and buried.
McCanna, Michael - Entered the Service on Oct. 20th, 1861 for three
years service; accidentally shot at Cotton Hill, West Va., he died at Charleston,
West Va., Nov., 18th, 1861; his body was taken to Cleveland, Ohio, and buried
there. (Recruit)
McDowell, Fred G. - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three
years service; was sick in the hospital at Gauley Bridge and Charleston,
West Va., & also at Cincinnati, Ohio; discharged at Camp Kelly, West
Va., on Feb. 1st, 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability.
McKay, Frederick A. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted in Co. E,
41st O. V. I.; appointed Sergeant; promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on Nov. 24th,
1862; promoted to 1st Lieutenant; was severely wounded during the Battle
of Missionary Ridge, Tenn., Nov. 25th, 1863 and lost part of his right hand;
he resigned on Nov. 20th, 1864 and later died from the effects of his wound.
Meacham, Almon - Entered service for three months on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Miller, Joseph - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three years
service; was wounded during the Battle of Kernstown, Va., March 23rd, 1862;
he was discharged from duty on July 16th, 1862 on surgeon's certificate of
disability.
Mills, Stephen - Entered the Service on Aug. 11th, 1862 for three
years service; discharged Feb. 9th, 1863 on surgeon's certificate of disability.
(Recruit)
Morgan, Alonzo J. - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three
years service; was sick at Washington D.C. and detailed as a ward master;
returned to duty on May 8th, 1862; he was mustered out with the Co. on July
6th, 1864.
Neville, John - Entered service for three months on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861; reelisted in Co. E, 41st O. V. I.
Ott, Jacob - Entered the Service on Aug. 11th, 1862 for three years
service; detailed as Provost Guard; returned to duty; transferred to Co.
B, 5th O. V. I., June 8th, 1864; mustered out on June 5th, 1865 by Order
of the War Department; died in Dec., 1904. (Recruit)
Paine, George S. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861; reenlisted in Co. A, 150th, O. V. I.,
May 2nd, 1864; mustered out with Co. on Aug. 25th, 1864.
Parsons, John G. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
was severely wounded in the privates during the Battle of Cedar Mountain,
Aug. 9th 1962; discharged in Washington D.C., Jan. 8th, 1863 on surgeon's
certificate of disability. reentered the service as a 1st Lieutenant in Co.
E, 150th O. V. I., May 2nd, 1864; mustered out with the Co. on Aug. 23rd,
1864.
Powell, Charles W. - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three
years service; detached with the ambulance corps; mustered out with the Co.
July 6th, 1864.
Pratt, Henry A. - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three
years service; was sick in the hospital in Washington D.C., and at St. Joseph
Hospital, New York; returned to duty; was killed in action during the Battle
of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd, 1863.
Preble, Charles E. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
was wounded in the hip during the Battle of Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9th,
1862; mustered out with the Co., July 6th, 1864; reenlisted in Co. I, 13th
Veteran Reserve Corps, Feb. 15th, 1865; discharged Nov. 15th, 1865.
Prestage, John H. - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three
years service; discharged at Romney, Va., Dec., 23rd, 1862 on surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Randall, Adolphus M. - Entered service for three years on Oct. 9th,
1862; transferred to Co. B, 5th O. V. I., June 8th, 1864; mustered out at
Columbus, Ohio July 26th, 1865 by Order of the War Department. (Recruit)
Randall, Frank - Entered service for three years on Oct. 8th, 1862;
was wounded in the shoulder and also taken prisoner during the Battle of
Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd, 1863; transferred to Co. B, 5th O. V. I.,
June 8th, 1864; mustered out July 25th, 1865 by Order of the War
Department.(Recruit)
Ranney, Charles H. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
was discharged at Gauley Bridge, West Va., Oct 6th, 1861 on surgeon's certificate
of disability. mustered out and reenlisted in Co. F, 124th O. V. I., July
25th, 1862; discharged Oct. 10th, 1863 on surgeon's certificate of disability;
reenlisted in Co. F, 177th O. V. I., Sept. 21st, 1864; mustered out with
the Co. on June 24th, 1865.
Rhodes, Frederick - Entered service for three years on Aug 8th, 1862;
in the hospital at Washington D.C.; transferred to the Invalid Corps Jan.
15th, 1864; mustered out at Evansville, Ind. June 30th, 1865 by Order of
the War Department.(Recruit)
Richell, Thomas - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
was sick at Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Md.; discharged Sept. 20th, 1862 on
surgeon's certificate of disability.
Richmond, Edmond - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Rock, William F. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Rockefeller, Frank - Was born at Moravia, N.Y., in 1845. He was educated
in the Cleveland schools, and has resided in Cleveland since 1853. At the
breaking out of the war he was too young to be accepted as a recruit by the
United States Government, although he tried repeatedly to enlist but was
refused by the recruiting officers. After the battle of Cross Lanes, Va.
he joined as a recruit in the month of Sept., having been sworn in, giving
his age as 18, when in reality he was only 16. He was assigned to Co. A and
joined the regiment at Gauley Bridge. Entered service for three years on
July 29th, 1862; sick at David's Island, N.Y. returned to duty; participated
in the Battle's of Kernstown, Port Republic, Cedar Mt., was wounded in the
head, from grape and canister, during the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va.,
May 3rd, 1863; then served at Gettysburg, Lookout Mt. and Sherman's March
to Atlanta; .transferred to the 5th O. V. I., June 8th, 1864; After the service
he engaged in various commercial pursuits, and in the eighties sold out his
refining business to the Standard Oil Company and became vice-president of
that company, which position he held for a good many years. Leaving them
he engaged in other enterprises in Cleveland. For a great many years he was
interested in Western ranching and properties and is still so engaged. He
married Miss Helen E. Scofield, a daughter of W.C. Scofield. one of Cleveland's
most prestigious manufacturers. Was a member of the famous Rockefeller
family.(Recruit) (Wilson)
Ross, Charles E. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Ryan, Thomas - Entered service for three years on July 29th, 1862;
transferred to Co. B, 5th, O. V. I., June 8th, 1864; appointed Corporal March
1st, 1865; mustered out June 5th, 1865 by Order of the War Department. (Recruit)
Sadler, Samuel - Entered service for three years on Aug. 26th, 1862;
sick at Aquia Creek, Va.; returned to duty; transferred to Co. B, 5th O.
V. I., June 8th, 1864; mustered out with Co. on June 5th, 1865 by Order of
the War Department; died May 1st, 1905. (Recruit)
Sadler, William - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
appointed Corporal Nov. 20th, 1861; was wounded during the Battle of Kernstown,
Va. March 23rd, 1862; promoted to Sergeant May 14th, 1862; detailed to recruiting
service in July of 1862; transferred to Invalid Corps on January 15th, 1864.
Scoville, Andrew J. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861; was taken prisoner
during the Battle of Cross Lanes, West Va. Aug. 26th, 1861; was held in Libby
Prison, Richmond, Va., Parish Prison, New Orleans, Louisiana, and also a
cotton factory in Salisbury, North Carolina (see Prison Life page for further
details); paroled and exchanged; reenlisted in Co. C, 103rd O. V. I., Aug.
6th, 1862 under the name of John Scoville; mustered out with the Co. June
18th, 1865.
Scoville, Thomas J. - Enlisted for three years service June 19th,
1861; was wounded during the Battle of Cross Lanes, Va., Aug. 26th, 1861;
discharged July 8th, 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability; reenlisted
in Co. C, 103rd O. V. I., Aug 6th, 1862; appointed sergeant Jan. 13th, 1863;
promoted to 1st Sergeant March 4th, 1864; mustered out with Co. June 12th,
1865.
Seufert, William - Entered service for three months on Oct. 20th,
1861; sick at Washington, D.C. May 25th, 1862; returned to duty; reenlisted
for three years service; was wounded in the left leg during the Battle of
Ringgold, Ga., Nov. 27th, 1863; transferred on June 8th, 1864 to the 5th
O. V. I.; discharged at expiration of service. (Recruit)
Sherwood, James - Entered service for three years on Aug. 6th, 1862;
transferred to Co. B, 5th O. V. I., June 8th, 1864; mustered out with Co.
on June 5th, 1865 by Order of the War Department. (Recruit)
Sherwood, Thomas C. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
was wounded in the bowels during the Battle of Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug.
9th, 1862; returned to duty and mustered out with the Co. on July 6th, 1864.
Shipley, Thomas - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
was wounded during the Battle of Cross Lanes, West Va., Aug. 26th, 1861,
he later died from his wounds at Carnifax Ferry, Va., Sept. 2nd, 1861.
Sholtz, Henry - Entered service for three months on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Shroeder, Louis - Entered service for three years on May 24th, 1861;
drowned in the Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg, Va., May 24th, 1862.
Simons, George W. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
discharged in New York, June 17th, 1863 on surgeon's certificate of disability.
Simons, Henry - Entered service for three months on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Smalley, Herbert L. - No entry record found; wounded in the left arm
by a musketball during the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd, 1863;
discharged Feb. 22nd, 1864 for disability.
Smith, Alfred W. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
detached with ammunition train as a teamster; returned to duty and mustered
out with the Co. on July 6th, 1864. died July 24th, 1905.
Smith, Carlos A. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
appointed Sergeant Aug. 3rd, 1861; discharged Dec. 21st, 1861 on surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Smith, Charles H. - Mr. Smith was born in Taunton, Mass, Nov., 23rd,
1837. Was educated in the common and private schools and graduated from the
Ohio State Law College. Entered service for three months on April 22nd, 1861;
resigned June 19th, 1861; reenlisted in Co. G, 27th O. V. I., July 21st,
1861; appointed to Sergeant Aug. 14th, 1861; promoted to 1st Sergeant May
12th, 1862; promoted to 2nd Lieutenant Nov. 2nd, 1862 and assigned to Co.
B; promoted to 1st Lieutenant May 9th, 1863, and assigned to Co. A; promoted
to Captain Nov. 3rd, 1864 and assigned to Co. K; promoted to Major May 1st,
1865; mustered out with the Co. July 20th, 1865 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. (Wilson)
Smith, Charles W. - Entered service for three years on May 24th, 1861;
was wounded in the leg during the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd,
1863; returned to duty and mustered out with the Co. on July 6th, 1864.
Snider, Adolf - Entered service for three months on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861; was
killed in action during the Battle of Port Republic, Va., June 9th, 1862.
Southwell, William - Entered service for three years on Aug. 26th,
1862; detached on duty at Aquia Creek Landing; returned to Co. for duty;
transferred to Co. B, 5th O. V. I., June 8th, 1864; mustered out with Co.
on June 5th, 1865 by Order of the War Department. (Recruit)
Spencer, George E. - Entered service for three years on May 24th,
1861; during the Battle of Ringgold, Ga. was severely wounded in the left
leg which required amputation; he died from his wounds Dec. 21st, 1863 and
his body was removed to The National Cemetery at Chattanooga, Tenn. for burial.
Sperry, Edward A. - Entered service for three years service on Aug.
30th, 1862; was wounded during the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd,
1863, and was missing in action; returned to duty; transferred to Co. B,
5th O. V. I., June 8th, 1864; mustered out with Co. on June 5th 1865, by
Order of the War Department. (Recruit)
St. Lawrence, Edward - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
was severely wounded in the leg during the Battle of Cedar Mountain, Va.,
Aug. 9th, 1862 and was left in the hospital in Culpepper, Va. and taken prisoner;
sent to Fort Monroe, Va., and discharged Jan. 21st, 1863 on surgeon's certificate
of disability.
Stafford, Albert J. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Stearns, Charles H. - Entered service for three years on May 24th,
1861; was killed in action during the Battle of Kernstown, Va., March 23rd,
1862.
Stein, David G. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
wounded accidentally by a bayonet at Alexandria, Va.; discharged April 25th,
1863 on surgeon's certificate of disability.
Stevenson, Thomas - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861; reenlisted in Co. A , 124th O. V. I.,
Aug. 12th, 1862; mustered out with Co. June 9th, 1865.
Stratton, Isaac - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
transferred to Co. F, 7th O. V. I., by order of Colonel Tyler. (See Co. F
for details)
Sumner, Charles - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Swayne, Edward A. - Entered service for three years on May 24th, 1861;
sick at Aquia Creek, Va.; returned to duty and mustered out with the Co.
on July 6th, 1864.
Sweet, Samuel - Born in Bristol, England, October 7th, 1841.
In the year 1855 his parents emigrated to Cleveland, Ohio. He was educated
in the common schools in England and Cleveland. ; Entered service for three
months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted June 19th, 1861 for
3 Years; appointed Corporal Nov. 20th, 1861; wounded in the right shoulder
and lung during the Battle of Kernstown, Va., March 23rd, 1862; discharged
Nov. 20th, 1862 by order of the War Department. He married Miss Regina Huber,
Jan. 9th, 1865, at Cleveland, Ohio. Since the war he has been employed in
the manufacture of butter tubs at Falconer, N. Y. and owned a grocery store
in Jamestown, N.Y. (Wilson)
Taylor, William H. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Thompson, William N. - Entered service for three years on May 24th,
1861; was taken prisoner in the Shenandoah Valley, Va., during a raid on
Jackson; exchanged and returned to duty; discharged March 31st, 1863 on surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Thurston, William H. - Entered service for three years on May 24th,
1861; mustered out with Co. July 6th, 1864.
Townley, Gillett - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted June 19th, 1861 for 3 Years; appointed
Corporal Nov. 11th, 1861; killed during the Battle of Port Republic, Va.,
June 9th, 1862.
Towne, Ephraim M. - Entered service for three years on May 24th, 1861;
sick at Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Md.; returned to duty; was wounded in the
arm during the Battle of Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9th, 1862; was killed
in action during the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd, 1863.
Tyson, Henry - Entered service for three months on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Van Valkenberg, James S. - Entered service for three months on April
22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Vaughn, George E. - Entered service for three years on May 24th, 1861;
detached as a teamster; mustered out with Co. July 6th, 1864.
Virgil, Henry J. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Walker, Leonard - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
was wounded in the leg during the Battle of Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9th,
1862 and was left on the field of Battle. he was taken prisoner or died on
the field.
Warren, Hiram V. - Entered for three years service on May 24th, 1861;
appointed Corporal May 24th, 1862; special duty with the Pioneer Corps; detached
to the Commissary Department; mustered out with Co. July 6th, 1864; died
April 7th, 1905.
Watkins, Lewis J. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861; reenlisted Sept. 11th, 1861; detailed
with Division Provost guard; transferred to 5th O. V. I. June 8th, 1864;
discharged at expiration of service.
Webb, Edward A. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861; reenlisted in Co. G, 27th O. V. I.; appointed
Sergeant; promoted to 2nd Lieutenant Co. E, June 27th, 1864; promoted to
1st Lieutenant Sept. 26th, 1864; promoted to Captain Co. B, Jan. 28th, 1865;
mustered out with Co. July 11th, 1865.
Webb, Franklin G. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
No record found.
Werz, Frank J. - No entry record found; appointed Corporal; wounded
in the thigh during the Battle of Cedar Mt., Va., Aug. 9th, 1863.
Whatley, Myron H. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861;
was taken prisoner during the Battle of Cross Lanes, Va., Aug. 26th, 1861;
was held in Libby Prison, Richmond, Va., Parish Prison, New Orleans, Louisiana,
and also a cotton factory in Salisbury, North Carolina (see Prison Life page
for further details); returned to duty; transferred to 2nd Regiment, Ohio
Cavalry, Jan. 13th, 1863 by order of the War Department.
White, Ford W. - Entered service for three years on May 24th, 1861;
discharged on Oct. 6th, 1861 on surgeon's certificate of disability.
White, James - Entered service for three months on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861; sick
in the hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio and returned as a steward while there;
mustered out with Co. July 6th, 1864, by Circular No. 36, War Department,
May 2nd, 1864.
Wilder, Dewilton J. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861.
Williams, Francis - Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
was taken prisoner during the Battle of Cross Lanes, West Virginia Aug. 26th,
1861; was held in Libby Prison, Richmond, Va., Parish Prison, New Orleans,
Louisiana, and also a cotton factory in Salisbury, North Carolina (see Prison
Life page for further details); paroled and exchanged Nov. 11th, 1862; reported
to the regiment for duty March 29th, 1863; appointed Corporal; promoted to
Sergeant Sept. 1st, 1863; mustered out with Co. July 6th, 1864.
Williams, William H. - Entered service for three months on Oct. 20th,
1862; transferred, to the 5th O.V. I., June 8th, 1864; discharged at expiration
of service. (Recruit)
Wilsden, Richard L. - Entered service for three years on May 24th,
1861; was taken prisoner during the Battle of Cross Lanes, Va., Aug. 26th,
1861; was held in Libby Prison, Richmond, Va., Parish Prison, New Orleans,
Louisiana, and also a cotton factory in Salisbury, North Carolina (see Prison
Life page for further details); paroled and exchanged Nov. 11th, 1863, and
returned to Co. for duty; mustered out with Co. July 6th, 1864.
Wood, Charles A. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service on June 19th, 1861; wounded in the neck during the Battle of
Chancellorsville, Va., May 2nd, 1863.
Wright, Edwin L. - Entered service for three months on Aug. 25th,
1862; transferred to Co. B, 5th O. V. I., June 8th, 1864; mustered out with
Co. on June 5th, 1865 by Order of the War Department; was wounded during
the Battle of Pine Knob, Ga., June 16th, 1864; appointed Corporal Nov. 1st,
1864; mustered out June 5th, 1865 by Order of the War Department.(Recruit)
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