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

53rd PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT

COMPANY K

RECRUITED IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY


TROOPS

NAME
RANK MUSTER IN YRS
REMARKS
Anderson, George C. Capt. Oct. 29, 61 3 Promoted from 2nd to 1st Lt. Sept. 17, 62 to Capt. April 23, 64 to Major Sept. 20, 64.
Coulter, William B. Capt. Nov. 5, 61 3 Resigned April 8, 64.
Wineland, David B. Capt. Oct. 29, 61 3 Promoted from Sgt. to 2nd Lt. Sept. 11, 64 to Capt. Jan. 17, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Smith, Charles F. 1st Lt. Oct. 29, 61 3 Promoted from Sgt. to 2nd Lt. Dec. 14, 62 to 1st Lt. April 23, 64. com. Capt. Nov. 12, 64. Not mustered. Absent, on detached service at muster out.
Weaver, John D. 1st Lt. Sept. 9, 61 3 Killed at Antietam Sept. 17, 62.
Hughes, Jacob G. 2nd Lt. Dec. 22, 63 3 Promoted from 1st Sgt. to 2nd Lt. Jan. 17, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Kerr, John A. 2nd Lt. Sept. 17, 62 3 Killed at Fredericksburg Dec. 13, 62.
Foster, William G. 1st Sgt. Dec. 22, 63 3 Commissioned 2nd Lt. April 22, 64. Not mustered. Killed at Spottsylvania C.H. May 12, 64. Vet.
Kuhns, William H. 1st Sgt. Dec. 22, 63 3 Captured June 24, 64. Absent at muster out. Vet.
Beam, Chauncey F. Sgt. Nov. 5, 61 3 Killed at Spottsylvania C.H. May 12, 64. Buried in National Cemetery, Section D.
Beatty, Oliver W. Sgt. Dec. 22, 63 3 Promoted to Corp. to Sgt. April 1, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Brannock, M. M. Sgt. Dec. 22, 63 3 Promoted to Corp. May 12, 64 to Sgt. Sept. 7, 64 to Sgt. Maj. Oct. 31, 64. Transferred April 7, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Kern, Harry J. Sgt. Dec. 22, 63 3 Died Jan. 9, 65. Vet.
Kern, George W. Sgt. Dec. 22, 63 3 Promoted to Corp. April 1, 65 to Sgt. June 1, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
M'Lain, James Sgt. Dec. 22, 63 3 Promoted to Corp. March 17, 64 to Sgt. Nov. 1, 64. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Nurse, D. (or Moose) Sgt. Dec. 22, 63 3 Killed in action March 31, 65. Vet.
Stewart, Jerome B. Sgt. Aug. 15, 63 3 Drafted. Discharged March 30, 65. To receive promotion.
Siegle, Tobias Sgt. Dec. 22, 63 3 Captured. Died at Salisbury, N.C. Jan. 15, 65. Vet.
Baird, James S. Corp. Dec. 22, 63 3 Died June 5, 64. Vet.
Burrell, James W. Corp. Dec. 22, 63 3 Captured. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Craig, George G. Corp. Jan. 24, 64 3 Discharged by General Order May 26, 65.
Haney, James Corp. Dec. 22, 63 3 Sick, absent at muster out. Vet.
Heck, William W. Corp. Dec. 22, 63 3 Prisoner from June 22, 64 to March 28, 65. Discharged by G.O. June 21, 65. Vet.
Hines, Isaiah M. Corp. Jan. 28, 64 3 Promoted to Corp. June 1, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Horbach, Luther H. Corp. Nov. 5, 61 3 Muster out Nov. 7, 64. Expiration of term.
Johnson, Thomas Corp. Dec. 22, 63 3 Killed at Spottsylvania C.H. May 12, 64. Vet.
M'Anulty, William Corp. Feb. 11, 64 3 Promoted to Corp. Jan. 1, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
M'Clarren, N. A. Corp. Dec. 23, 63 3 Killed in action April 7, 65. Vet.
M'Dowel, R. B. Corp. Feb. 12, 64 3 Promoted to Corp. April 1, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Tall, Cornelius Corp. Feb. 3, 64 3 Promoted to Corp. June 1, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Fry, Joseph F. Muc. Feb. 12, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Kinter, Wilson P. Muc. Feb. 17, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Armegost, Christ'r Pvt. Feb. 26, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Ahpelby, Jackson Pvt. Aug. 18, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Allen, George N. Pvt. Feb. 25, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Anderson, John Pvt. Aug. 11, 64 1 Discharged by G.O. June 5, 65.
Antest, William Pvt. Feb. 12, 64 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate Nov. 4, 64.
Armor, Robert S. Pvt. Jan. 12, 64 3 Captured June 3, 64. Absent at muster out.
Anthony, Lucia Pvt. Aug. 11, 64 1 Discharged by G.O. May 31, 65.
Bower, Daniel Pvt. Feb. 11, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Blakely, David Pvt. Feb. 23, 65 1 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Baker, Webster D. Pvt. Feb. 25, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Beck, David Pvt. Aug. 28, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Blakney, John C. Pvt. Nov. 5, 61 3 Muster out Nov. 7, 64. Expiration of term.
Burrell, John Pvt. Feb. 12, 64 3 Transferred to Vet. Res. Corps - date unknown.
Bee, Benjamin Pvt. Feb. 24, 64 3 Died March 21, 64. Buried in Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburg, Pa..
Baker, Abraham Pvt. Feb. 24, 64 3 Died June 10, 64 of wounds received in action. Buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va..
Bevard, John A. Pvt. Feb. 12, 64 3 Captured June 16, 64. Absent at muster out.
Corbin, Andrew N. Pvt. Feb. 25, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Carl, Hiram Pvt. Oct. 29, 63 3 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Clark, William Pvt. Oct. 29, 63 3 Sub. - Discharged by G.O. June 16, 65.
Derr, Jacob Pvt. Sept. 16, 63 3 Drafted. Absent at muster out.
Divens, William H. Pvt. Feb. 26, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Divens, Thomas Pvt. Feb. 26, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Domworth, John C. Pvt. Feb. 26, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Domworth, Wm. H. Pvt. Feb. 26, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Dunmire, Adam Pvt. Feb. 2, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Diehl, Josiah Pvt. Oct. 19, 63 3 Drafted. Absent at muster out.
Divens, James Pvt. Feb. 26, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. June 6, 65.
Douglass, Alex. Y. Pvt. Nov. 5, 61 3 Muster out Nov. 7, 64. Expiration of term.
Dunmire, Solomon Pvt. Feb. 2, 64 3 Died at Washington, D.C. - date unknown.
Donahue, Jonat'n Pvt. Feb. 10, 64 3 Died Aug. 29, 64. Buried at Alexandria, Va.. Grave, 2626.
Douglass, James H. Pvt. Feb. 13, 64 3 Captured. Died at Salisbury, N.C. Nov. 8, 64.
Elder, Francis N. Pvt. March 31, 63 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Fry, Adam Pvt. Feb. 6, 65 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Fry, George Pvt. Jan. 25, 64 3 Prisoner from June 22, 64 to March 28, 65. Discharged by G.O. June 21, 65.
Fry, William H. Pvt. Jan. 29, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. June 7, 65.
Fisher, Jacob Pvt. Feb. 25, 64 3 Killed at Cold Harbor June 3, 64.
Funk, Joseph G. Pvt. Feb. 11, 64 3 Killed in action March 31, 65.
Furgeson, Thomas Pvt. Sept. 22, 62 3 Captured. Died May 2, 64.
Gadd, Alfred Pvt. Feb. 3, 64 3 Captured. Died Aug. 7, 64.
Giger, Henry F. Pvt. Jan. 28, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Giger, Thomas Pvt. Jan. 27, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Gondon, Robert S. Pvt. Feb. 6, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Garland, James Pvt. Feb. 10, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Green, James Pvt. March 26, 64 3 Deserted. Returned. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Gilchrist, William H. Pvt. Nov. 5, 61 3 Muster out Oct. 28, 64. Expiration of term.
Giger, John Pvt. Jan. 28, 64 3 Killed at Spottsylvania C.H. May 10, 64.
Giger, Benjamin Pvt. Jan 28, 64 3 Killed at Spottsylvania C.H. May 12, 64.
Hartley, Wm. H. Pvt. Dec. 22, 63 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Horner, Jacob Pvt. Feb. 3, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Hershberger, Jonas Pvt. Oct. 28, 63 3 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Hover, Samuel Pvt. Oct. 28, 63 3 Sub. - Sick, absent at muster out.
Herington, Silas Pvt. Oct. 30, 63 3 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Hoffman, Thos. J. Pvt. Oct. 27, 63 3 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Hanlen, Henry H. Pvt. Nov. 5, 61 3 Muster out Nov. 7, 64. Expiration of term.
Halihen, James Pvt. Nov. 5, 61 3 Muster out Oct. 18, 64. Expiration of term.
Hehn, Jacob Pvt. Feb. 13, 64 3 Transferred to Vet. Res. Corps - date unknown.
Henry, William Pvt. Feb. 14, 64 3 Died at City Point, Va. June 22, 64.
Jones, William H. Pvt. Oct. 20, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Johnson, John Pvt. Oct. 27, 63 3 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Johnsonbaugh, J. C. Pvt. Feb. 25, 64 3 Deserted. Returned. Discharged by G.O. June 16, 65.
Kirkwood, Wm. M. Pvt. Feb. 2, 64 3 Wounded in action. Absent at muster out.
Kinter, George T. Pvt. Feb. 24, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Kelley, Joseph W. Pvt. Feb. 6, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Kuhns, William D. Pvt. Feb. 6, 64 3 Absent at muster out.
Kluck, Seater Pvt. Oct. 22, 63 3 Drafted. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Krotzer, David A. Pvt. Feb. 26, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Keenan, John Pvt. Nov. 5, 61 3 Muster out Sept. 22, 64. Expiration of term.
Lentman, Josiah Pvt. Oct. 29, 63 3 Sub. - Sick, absent at muster out.
Long, Harrison Pvt. Oct. 28, 63 3 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Landers, Joseph Pvt. Nov. 5, 61 3 Muster out Nov. 7, 64. Expiration of term.
Lyman, Herbert W. Pvt. Oct. 19, 63 3 Sub. - Discharged by General Order June 13, 65.
Lawrey, Samuel Pvt. Jan. 24, 64 3 Killed at Spottsylvania C.H. May 10, 64.
Lewis, Daniel S. Pvt. Feb. 6, 64 3 Captured. Died at Andersonville, Ga. Dec. 2, 64. Grave 12210.
Ladd, Alfred Pvt. Feb. 2, 64 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Lafferty, Samuel Pvt. Feb. 24, 64 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Marshal, James H. Pvt. Dec. 22, 63 3 Discharged by G.O. Aug. 16, 65. Vet.
Miller, Daniel Pvt. Feb. 8, 64 3 Deserted. Returned. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Miller, Samuel Pvt. Feb. 8, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Mears, William Pvt. Jan. 28, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Mahaddy, William Pvt. Feb. 8, 64 3 Prisoner from June 16 to Nov. 15, 64. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Morgan, James Pvt. Feb. 11, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Morgey, Wm. R. Pvt. Aug. 18, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Mayes, Lewis Pvt. Feb. 25, 64 3 Absent at muster out.
Mearly, Samuel Pvt. Sept. 1, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Millegan, Joseph Pvt. Feb. 26, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Miller, John H. Pvt. Nov. 5, 61 3 Muster out Nov. 7, 64. Expiration of term.
Mansfield, Patrick Pvt. Feb. 28, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. May 26, 65.
Miller, Samuel Pvt. Jan. 15, 65 1 Discharged by G.O. June 23, 65.
Mewherter, W. Pvt. Feb. 6, 64 3 Died April 27, 64.
Miller, John L. Pvt. Jan. 28, 64 3 Captured. Died at Andersonville, Ga. Aug. 28, 64. Grave 7119.
Miller, George Pvt. Feb. 8, 64 3 Died May 21, 65.
Morely, Leander Pvt. Feb. 3, 64 3 Prisoner from Aug. 28, 64 to April 12, 65. Discharged Sept. 2, 65 ( possible error? should be Sept. 2, 64 ) to date July 3, 65.
Morley, Isaac Pvt. Feb. 3, 64 3 Captured May 12, 64. Absent at muster out.
Mundorf, Wm. Pvt. Feb. 11, 64 3 Not on muster-out roll.
M'Killips, Christ'r Pvt. Feb. 24, 64 3 Not on muster-out roll.
M'Killips, James O. Pvt. Feb. 26, 64 3 Transferred to V. R. C.. Discharged July 21, 65.
M'Chesney, A. T. Pvt. Jan. 29, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
M'Kiney, Anthony Pvt. March 31, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
M'Cormick, Jones Pvt. Sept. 24, 63 3 Absent at muster out.
M'Lain, Alexander Pvt. Jan. 3, 64 3 Prisoner from June 4, to Nov. 24, 64. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
M'Killip, Irwin C. Pvt. Feb. 24, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. June 5, 65.
M'Clune, Porter Pvt. Feb. 3, 64 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate - date unknown.
M'Crackin, John Pvt. Jan. 29, 64 3 Captured. Died at Andersonville, Ga. Aug. 19, 64. Grave 6148.
Noal, John Pvt. Jan. 27, 64 3 Killed in action June 18, 64.
Orr, Adam Pvt. Feb. 6, 64 3 Captured June 16, 64. Absent at muster out.
Paul, Archibald S. Pvt. Jan. 1, 63 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Phillips, Michael Pvt. March 31, 64 3 Absent at muster out.
Pritner, Geo. W. Pvt. Oct. 20, 63 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Ranson, Isaac Pvt. Feb. 1, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Rhoads, Jacob R. Pvt. Aug. 28, 63 3 Drafted. Absent at muster out.
Riffle, Abraham Pvt. Aug. 31, 63 3 Drafted. Absent at muster out.
Richard, John W. Pvt. Feb. 26, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Ross, Jonas M. Pvt. Aug. 20, 62 3 Discharged by G.O. May 31, 65.
Reddick, M. W. Pvt. Jan. 27, 64 3 Killed in action June 5, 64. Buried in National Cemetery, Cold Harbor, Va. Section D.
Rhoads, Isaac Pvt. Feb. 11, 64 3 Died Aug. 21, 64.
Richards, Jerome Pvt. Feb. 2, 64 3 Captured. Died at Andersonville, Ga. Sept. 27, 64. Grave 9882.
Reed, William Pvt. Jan. 23, 64 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Soxman, Daniel J. Pvt. Feb. 15, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Shaner, Nerr D. Pvt. Feb. 12, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Smith, Thomas G. Pvt. Feb. 23, 65 1 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Shields, P. W. Pvt. Aug. 28, 63 3 Drafted. Absent at muster out.
Spicher, Michael Pvt. Oct. 28, 63 3 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Suders, John Pvt. Oct. 23, 63 3 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Smith, George B. Pvt. Sept. 19, 62 3 Discharged by General Order May 31, 65.
Stoffer, Cyrus Pvt. Nov. 5, 61 3 Muster out Sept. 22, 64. Expiration of term.
Sanner, David Pvt. Feb. 1, 64 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate June 1, 65.
Smith, David G. Pvt. Oct. 25, 63 3 Sub. - Discharged by G.O. - date unknown.
Silsley, Adam Pvt. Feb. 13, 64 3 Transferred to Vet. Res. Corps Dec. 28, 64.
Shawlis, Josiah Pvt. Dec. 22, 63 3 Died Dec. 31, 64. Vet.
Simpson, Thomas Pvt. Aug. 24, 64 3 Captured. Died at Andersonville, Ga. Sept. 6, 64. Grave 8038.
Switzer, John Pvt. Aug. 31, 64 1 Sub. - Not on muster-out roll.
Saughbery, Wm. B. Pvt. Feb. 13, 64 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Todd, Samuel Pvt. Jan. 15, 65 1 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Tate, Eli P. Pvt. Feb. 25, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Tschopp, Benival Pvt. Oct. 20, 63 3 Sub. - Deserted. Returned. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Thompson, Jas. D. Pvt. Feb. 12, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. June 2, 65.
Thompson, Jas. N. Pvt. Feb. 6, 64 3 Died at Washington, D.C. - date unknown.
Tantlinger,Fred'k Pvt. Feb. 3, 64 3 Captured. Died at Andersonville, Ga. Aug. 19, 64. Grave 6180.
Updegraff, Philip Pvt. Feb. 18, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Vanheriter, John Pvt. Feb. 26, 64 3 Absent, on furlough at muster out.
Wiant, George F. Pvt. Feb. 26, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Weckerley, Wm. E. Pvt. Feb. 26, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
West, John R. Pvt. Oct. 18, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Wentzel, Henry W. Pvt. Feb. 26, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. June 6, 65.
Wright, William Pvt. Jan. 28, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. June 16, 65.
Wilson, William Pvt. Feb. 6, 64 3 Captured. Died Nov. 18, 64.
Weaver, Josephus Pvt. Feb. 6, 64 3 Captured. Died Nov. 13, 64.
Williams, Robert Pvt. Feb. 2, 64 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Young, James Pvt. Feb. 29, 64 3 Died in field hospital June 1, 64.


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



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