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FEATURES: CIVIL WAR UNITS: 53rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, USA [BACK]

53rd PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT

COMPANY D

RECRUITED IN CENTRE AND CLEARFIELD COUNTIES


TROOPS

NAME
RANK
MUSTER IN
YRS
REMARKS
Hall, James S. Capt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Promoted from 1st Lieut. to Captain, Oct. 30, 1862. Muster out Oct. 7, 1864.
M'Kiernan, John S. Capt. Nov. 7, 61 3 Resigned Oct. 27, 1862
Richards, Geo. B. Capt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Promoted from Corporal to 1st Sgt. to 1st Lieut. Aug. 29, 1864 to Capt. Nov. 2, 1864. Muster out with company June 30, 65. - Vet.
M'Kiernan, Wm. 1st Lt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Promoted from Sgt. to 1st Lieut. Oct. 30, 1862. Killed at Fredericksburg Dec. 14, 1862.
Musser, Robert M. 1st Lt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Promoted from Corp. to Sgt. to 2nd Lieut. Aug. 6, 1864 to 1st Lieut. Nov. 2, 1864. Muster out with company June 30, 65. - Vet.
Reifsnyder, Thos. 1st Lt. Nov. 7, 61 3 Promoted from Sgt. Major Dec. 14, 1862. Discharged April 9, 1864.
Coulter, John S. 2nd Lt. Nov. 24, 62 3 Discharged Dec. 9, 1863.
Howe, John 2nd Lt. Nov. 7, 61 3 Resigned Nov. 24, 1861.
Kinkead, Wm. H. 1st Sgt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Promoted from Pvt. to Sgt. July 1, 64 to 1st Sgt. Sept. 1, 64. Muster out with company June 30, 65. - Vet.
Williamson, Joseph 1st Sgt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Ammerman, A. P. Sgt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Promoted from Pvt. to Sgt.. Captured Aug. 25, 1864. Discharged by G.O. July 27, 1865. - Vet.
Beers, Lewis Sgt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Promoted from Pvt. to Sgt. Sept 1, 64. Muster out with company June 30, 65. - Vet.
Dacey, George W. Sgt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Promoted to Corp. to Sgt. Sept. 1, 1864. Wounded, absent at muster out. - Vet.
Gibbs, David M. Sgt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Promoted to Sgt.. Killed at Cold Harbor June 3, 1864. - Vet.
Main, Nehemiah Sgt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Promoted to Corp. July 1, 1864 to Sgt. Sept. 1, 1864. Muster out with company June 30, 65. - Vet.
Stetler, Hiram Sgt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Died Feb. 12, 1863. Buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, Washington, D.C..
Weston, Alfred Sgt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Wilson, Calvin B. Sgt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Wrath, Robert Sgt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Transferred to Vet. Res. Corps, March 16, 1864.
Beels, William E. Corp. Oct. 16, 61 3 Promoted to Corp. Jan. 1, 1865. Muster out with company June 30, 65. - Vet.
Bonawitz, Daniel Corp. April 4, 64 3 Promoted to Corp. Jan. 1, 1865. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Calderwood, John Corp. Oct. 16, 61 3 Promoted to Corp.. Missing in action at Spottsylvania C.H. May 12, 1864. - Vet.
Cushard, Henry Corp. Oct. 16, 61 3 Promoted to Corp. Sept. 1, 1864. Muster out with company June 30, 65. - Vet.
Denning, Wm. H. Corp. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Diamond, And. J. Corp. Feb. 5, 64 3 Wounded, absent at muster out.
Dolph, William Corp. Oct. 16, 61 3 Transferred to Vet. Res. Corps, Feb. 15, 1864.
Fulkerson, Edm'd Corp. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Ganoe, John D. Corp. Oct. 16, 61 3 Promoted to Corp.. Discharged October, 1864 for wounds received in action.
Main, James A. Corp. Oct. 16, 61 3 Promoted to Corp. July 1, 1864. Muster out with company June 30, 65. - Vet.
Stiles, Thomas T. Corp. March 13, 64 3 Died Oct. 29, 1864 of wounds received in action. Buried in City Point, Va.. - Vet.
Gill, William W. Musc. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Weber, Peter Musc. Oct. 16, 61 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65. - Vet.
Anderson, William Pvt. Sept. 2, 64 3 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Byam, Tenas Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Becker, Deitrick Pvt. Sept. 3, 64 3 Sub. - Wounded Sept. 13, 64. Absent at muster out.
Blumm, Charles Pvt. Aug. 21, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Betts, William Pvt. Feb. 11, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Black, Julius Pvt. Feb. 13, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Bonnell, Samuel Pvt. Feb. 8, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Brooks, Eli R. Pvt. March 27, 65 1 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Byam, Henry K. Pvt. April 1, 64 3 Captured at Petersburg, June 16, 1864. Died at Augusta, Ga. July 15, 1864.
Berge, Jacob Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Muster out Nov. 7, 1864. Expiration of term.
Beers, John Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Transferred to Vet. Res. Corps, Feb. 15, 1864.
Beals, John Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Bailey, Samuel Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Beyer, George B. Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Barnes, John Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. June 17, 1865.
Bonnell, Chelson S. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Died Sept. 17, 1864. Buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va..
Cook, Friend Pvt. March 5, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Cunningham, J.H. Pvt. Feb. 20, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Clancy, Thomas Pvt. Aug. 21, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Carpenter, Wm. C. Pvt. Feb. 22, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Coulter, Samuel C. Pvt. Feb. 19, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Chandler, Orian Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Missing in action at Spottsylvania C.H., May 12, 1864.
Carter, Isaiah Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, Oct. 13, 1864.
Cortwright, John D. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Transferred to Vet. Res. Corps, Sept. 22, 1864.
Cotton, James Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Died June 14, 1864 of wounds received in action. Buried at Philadelphia, Pa..
Cantwell, John Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Deserted Feb. 1, 1864. - Vet.
Conner, Patrick Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Died at Philadelphia Pa. July 8, 1862.
Carter, Eugene M. Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Darrow, Joseph Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate July 6, 1865.
Debble, Major R. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 1865.
Dodge, Martin Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Doud, Charles H. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Dellow, John Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Discharged Oct. 13, 64, for wounds received in action.
Dowe, Lorenzo M. Pvt. July 26, 64 1 Sub. - Discharged by G.O., May 11, 1865.
Dewey, John Pvt. Sept. 1, 64 1 Sub. - Discharged by G.O., May 31, 1865.
Devine, William R. Pvt. July 17, 64 3 Discharged by G.O., June 30, 1865.
Dorcey, Charles Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Eustice, Thomas S. Pvt. Feb. 17, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Eccles, Arthur Pvt. Feb. 20, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Edmiston, Franklin Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Farnsworth, C.H. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Fogerty, Andrew Pvt. Feb. 22, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Forbes, William H. Pvt. Feb. 15, 64 3 Drafted. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Foreman, Henry B. Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, Oct. 8, 1864.
Flawd, David Pvt. Aug. 27, 61 1 Sub. - Discharged by G.O., May 31, 1865.
Fuller, Ezra L. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Discharged by G.O., May 24, 1865.
Frowndiener, G.W. Pvt. Aug. 19, 64 3 Sub. - Died June 2, 1865.
Fink, Michael Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Flegal, Zachariah Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Grinnell, Ralph W. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Goit, Charleston Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Gray, Stephen B. Pvt. Jan. 5, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Grim, Thomas D. Pvt. Feb. 27, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Gibson, Thomas G. Pvt. Feb. 2, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Grover, Marshall R. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, June 7, 65.
Graham, John Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Died April 19, 1864.
Gontz, Joseph Pvt. Feb. 25, 64 3 Killed at Spottsylvania C.H. Va., May 12, 1864.
Glasgow, John Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Killed at Fair Oaks, June 1, 1862.
Gibbs, David M. Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Henderson, Samuel Pvt. Aug. 16, 64 3 Sub. - Sick, absent at muster out.
Hays, Perry Pvt. Jan. 5, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Higley, Pember Pvt. Jan. 5, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Haug, Jacob Pvt. April 1, 65 1 Drafted. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Haskins, Nyman Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Discharged by G.O., June 19, 1865.
Herman, Henry Pvt. Feb. 19, 64 3 Died June 25, 1864 of wounds received in action. Buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va..
Hann, Levi Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Died Feb. 8, 1865. Buried at Annapolis, Md.
Hoover, Henry D. Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Howe, Ellis E. Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Holler, Thomas J. Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Huff, Thomas H. Pvt. Feb. 29, 64 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Johnston, C.B. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Johnston, H.R. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Jones, Thomas Pvt. Sept. 2, 64 3 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Jackson, George Pvt. Aug. 22, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Jeffries, Wm. W. Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Died Dec. 1, 1861. Buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Kirk, Joseph Pvt. Aug. 22, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Kempfer, John Pvt. Aug. 23, 64 1 Sub. - Discharged by G.O., May 30, 1865.
Kinsey, Benj. H. Pvt. Feb. 2, 64 1 Sub. - Died April 17, 1865 of wounds received in action.
Keyse, Elias Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 1 Not on muster-out roll.
Krise, O. Perry Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Keenan, Michael Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Laird, Levi Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65. - Vet.
Laffin, Michael Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65. - Vet.
Luce, Ramanzo S. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Lawrence, Alvin Pvt. Jan. 5, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Lee, Richard H. Pvt. Aug. 21, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Lawrence, A.M. Pvt. March 21, 62 3 Muster out March 20, 1865. Expiration of term.
Lyon, George L. Pvt. Aug. 22, 64 1 Sub. - Died May 3, 1865 of wounds received in action. Buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Luce, George W. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Died May 6, 1864. Buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, Washington, D.C..
Libbey, Horatio Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Leyde, A. Clark Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Lucas, Joseph M. Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Morgan, George Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Morton, John T. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Merrick, Joseph L. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Mattey, John P. Pvt. Oct. 14, 61 3 Deserted Aug. 1864. Returned May 1, 1865. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Murphy, James Pvt. Jan. 23, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Miller, George Pvt. March 6, 65 1 Drafted. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Miller, Andrew Pvt. March 6, 65 1 Drafted. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Mahoney, Jeremiah Pvt. April 1, 65 1 Drafted. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Mumbower, New'n Pvt. Jan. 28, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Mason, Michael Pvt. Feb. 26, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Mullen, Michael Pvt. Sept. 8, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Martin, Alvin A. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Missing in action at Spottsylvania C.H., May 12, 1864.
Murdock, Melvin Pvt. March 2, 65 1 Discharged by G.O., June 18, 1865.
Merrick, Leonard H. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Killed at Petersburg June 17, 1864.
Matthews, Jos. H. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Died July 11, 1864 of wounds received in action. Buried in Cypress Hill Cemetery, L.I..
Morris, Calvin Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Captured. Died July 9, 1864 at Andersonville, Ga.. Grave 3065.
Mumford, Deloss Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Died June 8, 1864 of wounds received at Cold Harbor on June 3, 1864.
Murphy, Lorenzo J. Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Miller, Jacob Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Miller, Edward Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
M'Lanahan, John Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65. - Vet.
M'Ness, Charles Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Discharged by G.O., June 22, 1865.
M'Manus, John Pvt. Sept. 17, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
M'Caskey, Rob't H. Pvt. Feb. 27, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
M'Guire, Thomas Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Died Jan. 3, 1863. Buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, Washington D.C..
M'Mullin, Madison Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Killed at Fair Oaks, Va. June 1, 1862.
M'Clain, Charles Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Neville, Vincent Pvt. Feb. 8, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Needham, Hugh Pvt. Feb. 24, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Neville, Enoch Pvt. March 27, 64 1 Sick, absent at muster out.
Nelson, William Pvt. Aug. 24, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Nephew, Rob't B. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Transferred to Vet. Reserve Corps, March 18, 1865.
Nelson, David C. Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Nulley, Howard Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Oatman, George G. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Discharged by G.O., June 2, 1865.
Ostrander, Osman Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Died June 4, 1864 of wounds received at Cold Harbor, June 3, 1864.
Ogden, Peter L. Pvt. Oct. 7, 61 3 Died at Annapolis, Md., Oct. 7, 1863.
Peet, George R. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Post, William B. Pvt. Feb. 22, 63 3 Drafted. Absent at muster out.
Pegg, Thomas Pvt. Aug. 22, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Pratt, Richard M. Pvt. March 5, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Peters, Samuel Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Muster out Nov. 7, 1864. Expiration of term.
Plank, Matthias Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Discharged January 1865 for wounds received in action.
Rannscross, Wm. Pvt. Jan. 28, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Ruble, William L. Pvt. Feb. 27, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Ransom, John Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Rose, David Pvt. Sept. 14, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Radabach, Wm. Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Muster out Nov. 7, 1864. Expiration of term.
Rankin, Joseph D. Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Killed at Spottsylvania C.H., May 12, 1864. Vet.
Raymond, Wm. D. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Died June 22, 1864 of wounds received in action. Buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va..
Rowe, John Pvt. Sept. 4, 64 1 Sub. - Killed in action March 31, 1865.
Rogers, William Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Died April 1, 1865 at City Point, Va. of wounds received in action.
Richards, John Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Ross, Henry H. Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Richards, Henry Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Rogers, Philip Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Simonton, Wm. O. Pvt. Feb. 25, 64 3 Wounded in action March 31, 1865. Discharged by G.O., June 7, 1865.
Shafer, Lewis Pvt. Sept. 12, 64 3 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Stormfeltz, Jacob E. Pvt. Aug. 18, 64 2 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Simpson, Thomas Pvt. July 27, 63 3 Drafted. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Simpson, Wm. S. Pvt. Feb. 16, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Stultz, William H. Pvt. Aug. 21, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Surdam, Francis Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Missing in action at Cold Harbor, Va., June 3, 1864.
Schimmerhorn, C. Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate Sept. 26, 1864.
Stewart, Alonzo D. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Wounded in action. Discharged by G.O., June 5, 1865.
Snyder, Solomon Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Transferred to Vet. Reserve Corps, March 18, 1865.
Stevenson, Theo Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Slatterly, Daniel Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Died at Newark, N.J., February 5, 1863.
Slick, Andrew Pvt. March 18, 64 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Theis, Herman Pvt. Aug. 31, 64 3 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Thompson, John G. Pvt. Feb. 9, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Thomas, John H. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Died June 17, 1864 of wounds received in action. Buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va..
Test, John M. Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Vanbuskirk, Jos. Pvt. Jan. 5, 64 3 Sick, Absent at muster out.
Vanguilder, A. M. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Killed at Spottsylvania C.H., May 12, 1864.
Warren, Clarence A. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Wright, James C. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Wounded at Spottsylvania C.H. May 12, 1864. Absent at muster out.
Wood, Chas. H. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Wounded in action March 31, 1865. Absent at muster out.
Wilson, Charles Pvt. Sept. 16, 64 3 Sub. - Sick, absent at muster out.
Walbridge, Chas. P. Pvt. Jan. 26, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Ward, John P. Pvt. Jan. 5, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Willer, Frederick Pvt. March 28, 65 1 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Williams, William Pvt. Aug. 22, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Whipple, Martin D. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. June 7, 1865.
White, A. Jackson Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Died Sept. 17, 1862. Buried in National Cemetery, Antietam, Md. Section 26, Lot A, Grave 10.
Wilcox, Henry B. Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Young, William Pvt. March 2, 65 1 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.


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