62d Pennsylvania Volunteers
Company E: Rimersburg Raiders (Clarion County)
62d Pennsylvania VolunteersCompany E: Rimersburg Raiders (Clarion County) |
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Company Origins |
Recruited at Rimersburg in Clarion County on the 4th of July 1861 by Thomas Kerr. The organization was taken in wagons to Kittanning, and from there was able to travel by rail to Pittsburgh, where it was mustered in as a company on 25 July 1861.
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Company Roster |
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Rank(s) |
Remarks |
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Thomas Kerr |
Captain |
Dismissed 5 April 1863 because of a financial indiscretion. He was disciplined for overcharging the government in Harrisburg for reimbursement related to a room rented as a recruiting office in Rimersburg. Kerr submitted a larger amount for rent in his report than he actually paid the owner, Mr. Henry Fox, for the room. In his defense Kerr indicated that he had negotiated a smaller amount than he realized he was authorized to pay. He submitted the report for the higer figure with the intention for Mr. Fox to be paid the full amount. Since he had to report to duty with his company, he was unable to straighten out the matter and was unaware there was a problem until after Mr. Fox had discovered the discrepancy and reported the matter to the Adjutant General's office in Harrisburg. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 34; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion County, Pa.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 6'; Remarks: Dismissed 4-5-63. The 1890 Veterans Schedules Record lists him as a resident of Toby Township, Clarion Co. |
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Franklin Sweet |
1st Sergeant, Captain |
Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. The scandal that led to the Kerr dismissal apparently tainted two other officers as well, since Sweet took over command of the company in April ahead of the 1st and 2d Lieutenant, who were discharged in August. He was not immediately promoted from 1st Sergeant to Captain, however. Wounded at Gettysburg, he was eventually taken to the York General Hospital where he was confined for about three months. It was during this time, according to Andreas' History of the State of Nebraska that he was promoted to Captain. According to the record in Bates he was promoted on 22 December 1863. Sweet was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, but moved to Indiana County at about the age of ten, and afterward to Armstrong County. Although a resident of Armstrong County he enlisted in Company E, a Clarion County company. After the war he returned to Pennsylvania and engaged in farming for a short time. He then went to Cincinnati, where he was a clerk in the County Recorder's office for three years. In the spring of 1871, Sweet went west to Merrick County, Nebraska, and took a homestead of 160 acres on Section 12, Town 15, Range 5. He added additional acreage to the total of 320 and became largely engaged in raising livestock. He remained active politically, "furthering the interest of the Republican ticket" and serving as both Deputy County Clerk and County Commissioner. When the National Guard started up, he organized Company K, First Regiment, National Guard of the State and was commissioned Captain. He was then promoted to Inspector General, with the rank of Major, and served on the Governor's Staff. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 24; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Auburn; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 8" |
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W. B. Montgomery |
1st Lieutenant |
Wounded at Fredericksburg. Discharged, 3 August 1863, by order of Major-General Sykes. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 31; Occupation: Clerk; Residence: Clarion County, Pa.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 8"; Remarks: Wounded at Fredericksburg, Va., 12-13-62. Rolls show first name: William. |
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Philip Arner |
Sergeant, 1st Lieutenant |
Promoted to 1st Lieutenant 30 September 1863. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 26; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 8" Moved back to Rimerstown after the war and became a teamster. He married twice and had several children. Arner was denied an invalid pension after he applied on 2 August 1883. Mustered in as 4 Sergeant, according to "United States National Archives. Civil War Service Records [database on-line]." |
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Daniel River |
2nd Lieutenant |
Discharged, 8 August 1863, by order of Major-General Sykes, possibly due to wounds received at Gettysburg. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 33; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion Country, Pa.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'9" Last name listed in Bates as Rivers, but River in CWVCF and census records. The 1860 Census for Madison Township, Clarion County, lists Daniel River as a 32-year old ore digger. Under his name is Pheby, aged 28, who is listed as a male, but it should be Phoebe, his wife. Phoebe apparently died in childbirth in 1861. According to family records, Daniel River was born in 1828 in Armstrong County. He was killed in a cave-in in a coal mine in the Sterling Mines in Houtzdale, Clearfield County on 20 July 1874. A minor's penion was filed for his youngest son Miles (by Mary, his second wife). |
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Martin V. Hartzel |
1st Sergeant |
Wounded at Gettysburg and Bethesda Church. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 24; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 6' |
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Wilson Crick |
1st Sergeant |
Missing at Gaines Mill, presumed to have been killed. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 24; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 6' Remarks: Pr. orderly Sgt. (date unknown). Missing at Gaines Mill, Va. 6-27-62 |
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William H. Hillis |
Sergeant |
Promoted to Sergeant 1 August 1862. Wounded at Fredericksburg. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 6'; Remarks: Wounded at Fredericksburg, Va. 12-13-63. |
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William Ransel |
Sergeant |
Wounded at Gettysburg. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 26; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County [A Butler County source indicates Butler Co.]; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 10"; Remarks: M.I. Roll spells last name: Ransel. Alph. Roll. Rinsil. Muster in as 5 Corporal; mustered out as 3" Sergeant according to "United States National Archives. Civil War Service Records [database on-line]." |
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George Miller |
Sergeant |
Mustered in as a Private. Promoted to Corporal, date unknown. Appointed to Sergeant 1 November 1863. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 29; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 9"; Remarks: Pr. Corp. (date unknown). |
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Corporal, Sergeant |
Wounded at Malvern Hill, Gettysburg, Laurel Hill, and in front of Petersburg. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 10" Remarks: (Pr. to Sgt. date unknown. Bates). Born in Armstrong County in 1811. Married Sarah J. Myers 25 August 25 1864. They had 12 children. Moved to Cherokee County, Kansas, where he became a carpenter and farmer. |
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Sylvanus D. Hansler |
Sergeant |
Discharged, 21 January 1862. Mustered in under the name Sylvanus D. Hamber as 2d Lt., Co. H, 149th P.V., Infantry, on 30 August 1862. Promoted to 1st Lt. 1 January 1863. Killed at Laurel Hill 10 May 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 37; Occupation: Blacksmith; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 9" Remarks: Rolls show last name as Hamlin. Alpha. Roll: Hamler. Listed as Sylvester D. Hamler in Bates. |
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Jackson McPherson |
Sergeant |
Mustered in as a Private. Promoted to Sergeant, date unknown. Discharged, 30 July 1862 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 33; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 10 1/2": Remarks: Pr. Sgt. (date unknown). |
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Johnson C. Gardner |
Corporal |
Appointed corporal 1 July 1862, color guard. Mustered out with company, July 13, 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 9 3/4" Remarks: (Pr. Corp., date unknown. Bates). Rolls show First name as "JOHNSTON". |
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Thomas J. Springer |
Corporal |
Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 8 3/4" Remarks: (Pr. Corp., date unknown. Bates). |
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C. R. Armstrong |
Corporal |
Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 19; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 9": Remarks: In St. Elizabeth Hospital, Washington, D.C. (Pr. Corp., date unknown. Bates). |
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John W. Paine |
Corporal |
Captured at Gettysburg. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 18; Occupation: Student; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 7"; Remarks: (Pr. Corp., date unknown. Bates). M.I. Roll shows last name as: Payne. A biographical sketch of Paine's son in a Armstrong County, Pennsylvania: Her People Past and Present (1914), indicates that after John W. Paine was captured at Gettsyburg, he was held for three months at Belle Isle before being paroled. In 1868 he settled on a farm of sixty acres. He remained there until he retired and moved with his wife, Sarah H. Craig, to Kittaning. They had 10 children. |
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Private, Corporal |
Following the Battle at Gettysburg, he was in the field hospital "laid up with sore feet he having traveld for some time and during the said battle without shoes." Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Hays was born in Ireland and came with his family to Madison Township, Armstrong County, around 1854. After the war he returned to Armstrong County and lived near the town of Adrian. He married Catherine Ann John and had 16 children, 10 of whom survived to adulthood. He became a farmer and did some lumbering and ran a saw mill. He served two terms as Armstrong County auditor. He died at age 69 on February 8, 1908. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 22; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'10" Remarks: Pr. to Corp. date unknown. M. I. Roll shows last name as "HARE." Information about and portrait of William Hays, courtesy of Carolyn Hays Raham. For additional information, see this genealogical sketch by Fred Preston. |
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John L. Gilbert |
Private, Corporal |
Discharged to accept promotion. Promoted to 2d Lieutenant, Company I, 105th P. V., 25 February 1862. Killed at Bull Run, 29 August 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Carpenter; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Hazel; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 6 1/4" Remarks: Dis. to Receive Appointment as 2nd Lt. Company I. 105th. Regt. P.V. 2-22-62. [I 105 I Card adds: Transferred from Company "E" 62nd Regt. P. V. and promoted to 2nd Lt. 2-25-62. Killed at Bull Run, Va. 8-29-62. Rolls also show name as Gilbert John P. |
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Neal Lawson |
Corporal |
Discharged 17 November 1862 for wounds received at Gaines Mill. He was shot in the thigh. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 18; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 8"; Remarks: Pr. Corp. (date unknown). M. I. Roll shows first name as: Need. Listed on register of Paroled Prisoners of War Transferred to Hospital Tranport "Knickerbocker" from City Point, Va., July 22, 1862. |
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Thomas Gatings |
Corporal |
Mustered in 20 August 1861. Wounded in the neck and captured at Gaines Mill. Listed on register of Prisoners Received at C. S. Prison [Richmond?] on June 27th and 29th, 1862. Wounded at North Anna. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V. on 3 July 1864. Discharged at expiration of term, 30 August 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 24; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 6 1/3" Remarks: Rolls show last name as Gating. Gatings married Maria Keister on 3 March 1858 in Callensburg, Clarion Co. They had six children. After his discharge, he lived near West Freedom, Clarion Co. He was a member of John C. Pollock Post #278 G.A.R. in West Freedom. Thomas Gatings died on 18 October 1910 and is buried in Matildaville Cemetery, Matildaville, Clarion Co., Pa. Thanks to Linda Jemmett for providing additional information about Corp. Gatings. |
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John M. Shaffer |
Corporal |
The dates don't make sense. Shaffer was listed as having mustered in 1 February 1864, but promoted to Corporal 22 December 1863. Perhaps he resigned and then re-enlisted. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V. on 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company B, 191st P.V. on 2 June 1865. He is listed as a veteran volunteer, but his pension record indicates no service previous to his serving in the 62d. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: No information. Possibly the same John M. Shaffer who resided in Indiana County, Pa., in 1910. He was 60 then, making him 14 when he joined the 62d in 1864, which would not have been too young to have mustered in, but seems rather too young to have become a corporal. He had a wife Elvira 51, son Charley 21, and daughter Flora 19, all of whom were born in Pennsylvania. No one filed a pension claim after Shaffer's death. In addition, List of ex-soldiers, sailors and marines, living in Iowa published by the Iowa Adjutant General's Office in 1886, lists his residence as Shenandoah. However, I can't find a census record for Iowa that matches well. |
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Robert T[homas] Barr |
Corporal |
Killed at Spottsylvania Court House. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 20; Occupation: Shoemaker; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 6' Remarks: (Killed at Spottsylvania C. H. 5-10-64. Bates). Rolls show name as: Barr, A.T. Details of his death can be found in Private Joseph W. Graham' diary entry for Tuesday, 10 May 1864. "Weather hot. Skirmishing again this morning. About eight A.M. Corporal Thomas Barr, of Company E, killed in front of the works. Ten A.M. our skirmishers advanced in force and drove the enemy out of their rifle pits and took possession of them. When this advance was made we got the body of Corporal Barr and consigned it to its long home." According to the 1860 Census, Robert T. Barr, a 17-year old, Pennsylvania-born shoemaker was boarding at an inn kept by John and Eliza Clements in Brookville, Pa. |
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Henry W. Mahey |
Corporal |
Died before first battle, on 24 March 1862 in Philadelphia. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 33; Occupation: Glassblower; Residence: Pittsburgh, Pa.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 10"; Remarks: Died 3-24-62 at Phila., Pa. According to the 1860 Census, 32-year old Pennsylvania-born glassblower was living with his English born wife and 5-year old son William in Ravenna, Ohio. |
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James McKinley |
Corporal |
Died of wounds received at Gettysburg Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 21; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Armstrong County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 7"; Remarks: (Pr. to Corp. date unknown. Died 7-15-62 of woundsd received at Gettysburg 7-2-62. Bates). Rolls show last name as "McKENLEY". |
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Lawson D. Reed |
Corporal |
Wounded and captured at Malvern Hill. Died in prison in Richmond, Va., of his wounds. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Tanner; Residence: Clarion County.; Hair: Sandy; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Sandy; Height: 6' 2"; Remarks: (Captured. Died at Richmond, Va. 7---62 of wounds received at Malvern Hill 7-1-62. Bates). Rolls spell last name Reede. |
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Daniel Mitchell |
Corporal |
Deserted, 30 July 1861, five days after he was mustered in. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided]; Remarks: Deserted 7-30-61. (All information on this card taken from bates) No further record available. |
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William J. Gilfod |
Corporal |
Appointed corporal 15 April 1862. According to Bates, Gilfod deserted on 20 January 1863. According to David, Gilford deserted on 20 June 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 19; Occupation: Sailor; Residence: Buffalo, N.Y.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 9 1/4" Remarks: In Hosp. at White House Landing. Rolls spell last name Gilfoil. Listed in David as Gilford. Unsure of correct spelling and cannot confirm with census or pension records. |
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Mustered in as musician. Served as a private after July 1863. See below for additional information.
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| Henderson Thompson |
I suspect Thompson mustered in as musician, since Bates listed no musicians for Company H and since Thompson later re-enlisted into Company H, 155th P.V. as a musician. Bates, however, does list him as mustering in as private. See below for additional information. |
'But who among the private soldiers is named? Have the dead been mentioned except in numbers? Have the cripples been referred to except in the aggregate? Yet it was the rank and file that stood the shock of battle and that gave blow for blow. It was the columns of soldiers that charged the enemy or stood like a rock against fierce assaults. Does history do more with the name of the private soldier than bundle it up with a thousand others and call the combination a regiment?' -- Captain W. J. Patterson, 62d Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment"
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Ephraim W. Addleman |
Died before first battle. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 35; Occupation: Carpenter; Residence: [blank]; Hair: Light; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Fair; Height: 6'; Remarks: Died 3-17-62 at Regt'l Hospital, Va. |
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Lot M. Anderson |
Wounded at Gaines Mill. Discharged 17 November 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 24; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 8" Filed for invalid pension on 16 September 1875. |
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Thomas Baker |
Wounded at Malvern Hill. Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, 1 September 1863. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 38; Occupation: Carpenter; Residence: Washington County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 8"; Remarks: (Tr. to V.R.C. 9-1-63. Bates). |
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Thomas Barr |
Discharged 30 July 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 24; Occupation: Lumberman; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 7"; Remarks: In U.S. Hospital at Phila., Pa. at M.O. |
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John T. Barrett |
Died before first battle. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 37; Occupation: Clerk; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 8"; Remarks: Died 2-12-62 at Regt'l Hosp. Camp Betty, Va. |
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John Baxter |
Substitute, mustered in 2 September 1863. Wounded at Cold Harbor on 4 June 1864 and died at Alexandria, Va., 24 June 1864 and is buried in the Alexandria National Cemetery [on the Web site his last name also appears as Boxter.] Records indicate he was transferred to Company D, 155th P.V. on 3 July 1864, so either the records were wrong or word of his death did not reach the regiment by the time of the transfer. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 22. |
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Henry Beer |
Wounded at Gaines Mill. Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, 1 September 1863. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Jefferson Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 7" |
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James Bell |
Not on muster-out roll Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: No information |
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Samuel Benn |
Wounded at Malvern Hill. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 10 1/2" |
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Levi Boyd |
Discharged before first battle, 15 September 1861 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided.] |
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William Boyd |
Discharged, 30 July 1862, for wounds received at Malvern Hill. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 10" |
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Henry Buchanan |
Wounded in both legs and captured at Gaines Mill. Listed on register of Prisoners Received at C. S. Prison [Richmond?] on June 27th and 29th, 1862. Listed on register of Paroled Prisoners of War Transferred to Hospital Tranport "Knickerbocker" from City Point, Va., July 22, 1862. Wounded at the Wilderness. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 19; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Armstrong County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 8"; Remarks: (Wounded, date unknown. Bates). Rolls spell last name: Bucannon. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Nekoosa, Wisconsin. Spelling of last name Buchanan corrected in Davis. Last name listed as Bucannan by Bates. |
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Jonathan Buzzard |
Wounded at Malvern Hill. Missing at The Wilderness, presumed to have been killed. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Hazel; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 11 1/2"; Remarks: (Missing at Wilderness 5-9-64. Bates). Details of his disappearance are found in Private Joseph W. Graham's diary entry for Monday, 9 May 1864: "Jonathan M. Buzzard, brigade pioneer of Company E, 62d P.V., is missing. Supposed to be killed. He was out digging rifle pits for the pickets." Pioneers were soldiers detailed to carry out civil engineering duties. The brigade pioneers were formed as a detached regiment composed of soldiers from each company of every regiment in the brigade. |
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Thomas Buzzard |
Not on muster-out roll Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided] |
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George O. Carson |
Died at Philadelphia of wounds received at Gaines Mill. Listed as "Carson, Oliver" on register of Paroled Prisoners of War Received on Board U. S. S. Hospital Tranport "Kennebec" from City Point, Va., July 25, 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 23; Occupation: Borer; Residence: Westmoreland Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 9 1/2" Remarks: (Died at Philadelphia 8-4-62 of wounds received at Gaines Mill, Va. 6-27-62. Bates). Rolls show first name as (over) [back of card not shown] |
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Samuel Carson |
Killed at Spottsylvania Court House. Died on 14 May 1864 of wounds received on 12 May. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 18; Occupation: Collier; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Sandy; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 4 1/2" The 1890 Veterans Schedules Record lists his widow Mary as a resident of Toby Township, Clarion Co. |
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William M. Clark |
Mustered in on 29 February 1864. Wounded at Tolopotomy, Va., 30 June 1864. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., 3 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [Under William M. Clarke, D-155-I card]: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Hazel; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 3" Remarks: Wounded at Tolopotomy, Va. 5-30-64. Trans. from Company E. 62nd Reg. 7-3-64. Disc. by G.O. #77 W.D. Named spelled Clarke in the 155th P.V. rolls, but the pension index card confirms spelling of Clark. Both regiments are listed when Clark filed for an invalid pension in 1876. |
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Francis Cook |
Drafted. Mustered in on 10 July 1863. Wounded at Spottsylvania Court House. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V. on 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company B, 191st P.V. on 2 June 1865. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: See reference from D-62-I and D-155-I card, to B-191-I, but that card is blank. |
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John H. Cooper |
Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Butler County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 6 1/2" |
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John Cowan |
Deserted before first battle, August 1861 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 27; Occupation: [not listed]; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Light; Height: 6'; Remarks: Deserted 8-61. Rolls spell last name Cowen. |
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Robert Cowan |
Discharged, 21 November 1861 or 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Borer; Residence: Armstrong County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 9" |
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Originally served as musician; became a private in July 1863 (possibly during the Battle at Gettysburg). Sick with Malarial Fever in Camp in the vicinity Falls Church VA, 26 September 1861 to early winter 1861; treated by Regimental Surgeon. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 19; Occupation: Borer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 10" Remarks: Pr. Musc. (date unknown) Among other jobs after the war, Cribbs worked on an oil crew in Oil Creek, Pa., and ran for a seat on the assembly of New Bethlehem Borough in 1906. Cribbs married Crissie Mohney, who was likely a cousin or other relative of many of the Mohneys who served in Company E. John died on 28[?] April 1911. Further information and portraits of John L. Cribbs and his family, including one of him visiting Devil's Den, are available online courtesy of his great great granddaughter, Donna Cribbs Messenger. |
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William Culberson |
Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 22; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 7" Remarks: Pr. to Corp. (date unknown) . M.I. Roll shows Surname as: Culbison. Ledger was: Culbertson. Pension index card confirms spelling as Culberson. His wife, Sabilla, filed for a widow's pension in 1905. |
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Moses Cunningham |
Discharged, 1 June 1862 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 36; Occupation: Axe Maker; Residence: Centre County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 6' 1"; Remarks: Discharged at Gaines Mill, Va. Bates lists him as M. Cunningham. |
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James Curle |
Died on Steamship Commodore, August 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 19; Occupation: Engineer; Residence: Philadelphia County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 11" Remarks: (Died on Steamer Commodore 8- -62. Bates). |
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Jacob P. Curry |
Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 17; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 10" For Curry's brief reflections on Gettysburg, see What I Saw at Gettysburg, 1863 and 1913 from DuBois Morning Courier, July 14, 1913. The "P" stands for Pratt. |
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Samuel Davidson |
Died at Philadelphia, 8 July 1862 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 27; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Armstrong County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 9" Remarks: In U.S. Hospital Philidelphia, Pa. (Died at Philadelphia, Pa. 7-8-62. Bates). M.I. Roll shows last name as "DAVISON". |
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Walter Delistatious |
Discharged, 27 January 1863 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 25; Occupation: Sailor; Residence: Boston, Mass.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 8" I suspect that either this volunteer was using a false name or the name was misspelled, for there is no record of the name Delistatious in any other record outside the Company E roster. The fact that Boston was his residence only adds to the mystery. |
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George W. Devore |
Died at Sharpsburg, Md., 26 December 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided]; Remarks: Died at Sharpsburg, Md. 11-62 (All information on this card taken from Bates) No further record available. |
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John O. Dougherty |
Drafted; mustered in 16 July 1863. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V. on 3 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D - 155 - I card]: Age: 25; [No other personal information provided]; Remarks: Trans. from Company E. 62nd Regt. 7-3-64. Wounded in action 4-1-65. Disc. by G.O. #77 W>D. (date unknown) |
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James E. Elder |
Missing at Gaines Mill, presumed killed. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 21; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County, Pa.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 6' |
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William Elder |
Discharged 10 February 1863 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 23; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'8" |
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William Elliott |
Not on muster-out roll Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided] |
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Francis M. Erbaugh |
Mustered in on 27 December 1863. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company B, 191st P. V. on 2 June 1865. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [See reference from D-62-I and D-155-I card, to B-191-I, but that card is blank.] |
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Hugh R. Fackender |
Killed at Cold Harbor Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Mustered in as Corp. Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 10" Remarks: (Killed at Cold Harbor, Va. 6-3-64. Bates). |
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Isaac Fair |
Deserted at Chancellorsville, according to Davis. Bates lists him as missing at Chancellorsville. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 10 1/2" Remarks: Pr. to Corp. (date unknown). (Missing at Chancellorsville 5-3-63. Bates). |
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Henry Flack |
Discharged, date unknown Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [no personal information provided.]; Remarks: Disc. (date unknown) (All information on this card is taken from Bates) No further record available. |
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John P. Ford |
Enlisted in Company E, 23rd Infantry Regiment, Ohio, on 8 June 1861 at the age of 24. Promoted to corporal. Received a disability discharge on 10 November 1861. Drafted into 62d P.V. on 10 July 1863. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V. on 3 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D - 155 - I card]: Age: 26; [No other personal information provided]; Remarks: Trans. from Company E. 62nd Regt. 7-3-64. Wounded in action 3-30-65. Disc. by G.O. #77 W.D. (date unknown) His wife Maggie H. Jack filed for a widow's pension in 1916 from Pennsylvania. |
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Robert Foster |
Died before first battle. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 26; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 6'; Remarks: Died 12-26-61 at Brig. Hospital, Va. |
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John B. Fox |
Wounded in the foot at Gaines Mill. Listed on register of Paroled Prisoners of War Transferred to Hospital Tranport "Knickerbocker" from City Point, Va., July 22, 1862. Discharged, 17 November 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 28; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 8 " Remarks: Pr. to Corp. (date unknown). |
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George W. Freeman |
Mustered in 30 August 1861. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V. on 3 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D 155 I card]: Age at Enrollment: 14; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 3" Remarks: Trans. from Company D. 62nd. Regt. 7-3-64. Disc. Exp. of term. His age of 14 at enrollment is confirmed by the 1860 Census, where the only George Freeman listed in Clarion County was the 13-year old son of Rimersburg innkeeper James M. Freeman. His wife Elizabeth filed for a widow's pension in 1911 from Pennsylvania. |
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James Frier |
Killed at Gaines Mill Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 19; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 6' 1 " Remarks: (Killed at Gaines Mill, Va. 6-27-62. Bates). Rolls show last name as "FRYER". |
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John W. Galbraith |
Discharged before first battle, 5 September 1861 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided.]; Remarks: Rolls show name as "GALBRATH J.W.". |
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George Garvin |
Not on muster-out roll Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided.]; Remarks: (Not on M.O. Roll. Bates). |
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William H. Girts |
Mustered in on 24 February 1864. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company B, 191st P. V. on 2 June 1865. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [See reference from D-62-I and D-155-I card, to B-191-I, but that card is blank.] His wife, Eliza J. Mercer, filed for a widow's pension in 1907. |
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Joseph W. Graham |
Mustered in on 13 September 1862. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V. on 3 July 1864, as Corporal. Discharged on 10 June 1865. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D - 155 - I card]: Age: 34; [No other personal information provided]; Remarks: Trans. from Company E. 62nd Regt. 7-3-64. Pro. to Corp. (date unknown) Disc. by G.O. Kept a diary, and excerpts from it are recorded in Davis's History. |
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David Guntrum |
Mustered in on 29 February 1864. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V. on 3 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D - 155 - I card]: Age: 19; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Allegheny County (Born: Clarion County); Hair: Light; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Ruddy; Height: 5'8"; Remarks: Trans. from Company E. 62nd Regt. 7-3-64. Captured by the enemy (date unknown) Disc. by G.O. #77 W.D. (date unknown). Pension claim was filed by his mother, Polly A. Guntrum in 1883. |
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Martin Guntrum |
Mustered in on 28 March 1864. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company D, 191st P. V. on 2 June 1865. Mustered out on 28 June 1865 in Washington, DC. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [See reference from D-62-I and D-155-I card, to B-191-I, but that card is blank.] Was listed in 1860 census as living in Porter Township, Clarion County. He returned to Pennsylvania after the war. Died in or before 1928. His widow was Sarah H. Guntrum. |
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Bonaparte Hardin |
Substitute. Mustered in on 16 July 1863. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company B, 191st P. V. on 2 June 1865. Mustered out on 28 June 1865. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [See reference from Harden, Bonaparte, E 62 I, to Hardin, Bonaparte, B 191 I, but that card is blank.] Last name spelled Harden in Bates. Pension index card confirms Hardin as correct spelling of last name, but Census records have it both ways. In 1830 the spelling looks more like Harden. He was then a head of household aged between 20 and 30. In 1850 Harden was a 47-year old farmer living in Nicholson Township, Fayette County. In 1860 he was still a farmer in Nicholson Township, Fayette County, now aged 56, but the name was spelled Hardin. A modern gravestone, however, lists his birthdate as 21 August 1836 and death date as 8 July 1880. Unless he went by a different name in the census, however, there is no Bonaparte or Napolean B. Hardin of that age. Bonaparte Hardin was one of the more unusual volunteers. Not only may he have been one of the oldest (age 59 when he mustered in if the Census record identified the right individual), but he is the only soldier in the 62d I have so far discovered who first fought for the Confederates. He enlisted in Company K, 31st Virginia Infantry Regiment on 22 June 1861, but deserted on 25 May 1862 at New Market, Va. It was as a substitute that he joined the 62d. The 1890 Veterans Schedule indicates that Malinda was the widow of Bonaparte Hardin. A note indicates that Hardin had been wounded in the right breast and hand, but in the remarks field is the cryptic note: "No pension — discharge with Atty." Malinda also filed for a widow's pension in 1892[3?]. The service indicates all three Union regiments. Malinda's maiden name appears also to have been Hardin, so it is possible they were cousins. Their marriage appears to have been the second for both. Hardin appears to have had a sad death. According to a genealogy page that cites a military pension record, he was killed by train while lying on railroad tracks intoxicated and was buried at the county home, then known as the Poor House Farm, Fayette County. |
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Robert Harriger |
Deserted before first battle, August 1861. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 19; Occupation: [not provided]; Residence: [not provided]; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'4"; Remarks: Deserted 8- -61 Rolls show last name as "Hariger". Census records indicate Harriger was the correct spelling of his last name and that he resided in Madison Township, Clarion County, before and after the war. Robert Harriger filed for an invalid pension for service in Stewart's Battery. This may be a different individual, or the deserter may have re-enlisted. |
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Eli Hastings |
Mustered in on 28 August 1862. Wounded at Gettysburg. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V. on 3 July 1864. Mustered out on 2 June 1865 in Washington, DC. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D - 155 - I card]: Age: 20; [No other personal information provided]; Remarks: Trans. from Company E. 62nd Regt. 7-4-64. His wife Rachel filed for a widow's pension in 1906 from Illinois. |
John A. Himes |
Mustered in on 28 December 1863. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V. on 3 July 1864. Wounded at Dabney's Mill, Promoted to Corporal 14 January 1865. Trans. to Company B, 191st P.V. as Corporal on 2 June 1865. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [See reference from John A. Hunes, D-62-I to B-191-I, but that card is missing and card for John A. Hines is blank. Card for John A Himes, D-155-I is see reference to B-191-I as well.] Last name spelled Hunes in Bates and Hines elsewhere, but Pension index card confirms correct spelling of last name was Himes, and all three regments are listed. His wife Sophia filed for widow's pension in 1910 from Pennsylvania. Not in Davis, probably because of name confusion. |
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Sylvester H. Hoffman |
Mustered in on 24 February 1864. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., 3 July 1864. Discharged on 30 May 1865. Appears to be the same Sylvester H Hoffman who previously served as a private in Company K, 57th P. V. (a three month militia regiment) from 3 July 1863 to 17 August 1863. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D - 155 - I card]: Age: 24; Occupation: Moulder; Residence: Bethelhem, Clarion County; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'7"; Remarks: Trans. from Company E. 62nd Regt. 7-3-64. Disc. by G.O. |
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Samuel Hours |
Mustered in on 13 September 1862. Wounded at Gettysburg. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V. on 3 July 1864. Mustered out on 2 June 1865 in Washington, DC. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D - 155 - I card]: Age: 34; [No other personal information provided]; Remarks: Trans. from Company E. 62nd Regt. 7-4-64. Hours was listed in 1850 census as living in Beaver Township, Clarion County. |
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William Huey |
Not on muster-out roll Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided.] Huey was listed in 1860 census as living in Toby Township, Clarion County. Pension record indicates he lived in Pennsylvania after the war. |
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Isaac A. Hull |
Mustered in on 28 August 1862. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V. on 3 July 1864. Mustered out on 2 June 1865 in Washington, DC. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D - 155 - I card]: Age: 34; [No other personal information provided]; Remarks: Trans. from Company E. 62nd Regt. 7-4-64. His wife Anna M. Hull filed for a widow's pension in 1892 from Pennsylvania. |
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Thomas Irvin |
Killed at Gaines Mill. Listed in Bates as "Discharged, 19 March 1862." Perhaps he was mortally wounded and died after he was discharged. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 28; Occupation: Plasterer; Residence: Pittsburgh; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 6'2" Remarks: Disc. form U.S. Hosp. Philadelphia, Pa. |
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Robert Jellison |
Mustered in on 16 July 1863. Substitute. Deserted 14 April 1864; returned. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V. on 3 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D 155 I card]: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Westmoreland County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 6 1/2"; Remarks: Trans. from Company E. 62nd. Regt. Deserted 4-14-64, at Licking Run, Va. Possibly the same Robert Jellison who according to census records lived in Derry Township, Westmoreland County in 1960 and in Indiana County in 1910. |
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Thomas Jones |
Mustered in on 30 August 1861. Transferred to 155th P.V., 3 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D 155 I card]: Age at Enrollment: 24; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 11 3/4"; Remarks: Trans. from Company E. 62nd. Regt. 7-3-64. Dis. Exp. of term. |
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Samuel L. Kerr |
Deserted 12 September 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 22; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 8"; Remarks: Deserted (9-12-62. Bates). |
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Reuben Kratzer |
Mustered in on 29 February 1864. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., 3 July 1864. Received a disability discharge on 5 May 1865. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D 155 I card]: Age at Enrollment: 38; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Allegheny, Pa. (Born) Northampton County; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Ruddy; Height: 5' 9"; Remarks: Trans. from Company E. 62nd. Regt. -3-64. Dis. S.C. of D. Returned to Pennsylvania. Died in or before 1874, leaving a widow Mary A. and son Charles E. Kratzer. |
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James H. Lancaster |
Drafted; Mustered in 16 July 1863. Transferred to 155th P.V. on 3 July 1864. Transferred to 191st P. V. on 2 June 1865. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [See references cards from E 62 I and D 155 I to B 191 I, but that card is missing.] Returned to Pennsylvania after the war. Died in or before 1896. His widow was Sarah C. Lancaster. |
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Samuel W. Lobaugh |
Discharged, 29 January 1863, for wounds received at Gaines Mill. he was shot through from the back of his head when the regiment was beaten back after the charge that killed Colonel Black. Listed as "Lobough, D.W." on the register of Sick and Wounded Prisoners of War from Pennsylvania Delivered on Parole at City Point, Va., July 19, 1862, signed by Jas. D. Cullen, Chief Surgeon of General Longstreet's Corps, C. S. A. Remarks indicated his wound was "Neck." Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 20; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 6' He filed for an invalid pension 7 June 1867. No death pension was filed, indicating he was unmarried or a widower with no minor dependents. Name spelled Lobough in Bates. Cousin of David Lobaugh of Company C? Both from families living in Toby, Clarion, Pa., according to 1850 Census. |
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Jacob Lookabaugh |
Discharged before first battle, 5 September 1861. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided]; Remarks: Rolls show last name as "LOCKABOUGH". Listed in 1850 census as residing in Madison Township, Clarion County. Moved to Illinois sometime after the war. Filed an invalid pension there in 1907. |
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Thomas McCauley, also listed as McCauly |
Drafted. Mustered in on 16 July 1863. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company B, 191st P. V. on 2 June 1865. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [See references cards from E 62 I and D 155 I to McNuby, Thomas, B 191 I, but that card is blank.] |
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Thomas McCool |
Mustered in on 29 March 1864, when he was 18 years old. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company B, 191st P. V. on 2 June 1865. Mustered out on 28 June 1865 in Washington, DC. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [See references cards from E 62 I and D 155 I to B 191 I, but that card is blank.] Is listed in the 1910 census as residing in Clarion County after the war. . Died in or before 1928. His widow was Margaret E. McCool. |
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James McCormick |
Substitute. Mustered in on 29 August 1863. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company B, 191st P. V. on 2 June 1865. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [See references cards from E 62 I and D 155 I to B 191 I, but that card is blank.] |
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George McCoy |
Died 25 February 1864 of wounds recieved in camp. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 32; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 10"; Remarks: Re-enlisted 12-28-63 at Licken Run, Va. Died 2-25-64 (of wounds received in action. Buried in Military Asy. Cem. D.C. Bates). McCoy was accidentally shot in the foot by a comrade. He was sent to the hospital, but his foot had to be amputated. |
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James McCoy |
Died before first battle, 21 October 1861 at Minor's Hill. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 20; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 7 " Remarks: Died 10-21-61 at Brig. Hosptial, Va. |
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Thomas McCoy |
Not on muster-out roll Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided.]. |
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William H. McCoy |
Discharged, 6 July 1862. Died in Philadelphia, 13 days later. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 36; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 8"; Remarks: (Burial record Died at Philadelphia, Pa. 7-19-62 ) |
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Joseph McElroy |
Died of wounds received at Gaines Mill. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 5 ": Remarks: (Died, date unknown, of wounds received at Gaines Mil, 6-27-62). |
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Robert P. McFadden |
Discharged 28 February 1863 for wounds received at Fredericksburg. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided]; Remarks: Wounded at Fredricksburg, Va. 12-13-63. Rolls show name as "McFADIN, PORTER". |
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Daniel McGregor |
Wounded at Spottsylvania Court House. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'5 3/4"; Remarks: Rolls show last name as "McMGEIGOR". |
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John A. McKee |
Discharged 25 October 1862 for wounds received at Gaines Mill. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 22; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5'8"; Remarks: Rolls show last name as "McGEE". According to Genealogical and personal history of the Allegheny Valley, Pennsylvania |
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John M. E. McKee |
Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. John Matthew Ezekiel McKee was born in Northern Ireland on 1 February 1833. After the war he became an Episcopal minister serving in Washington DC. A chronology of McKee's life has been compiled by his great grandson, William E. Howard III. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 29; Occupation: Student; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Light; Height: 5'7 1/2"; Remarks: Rolls show last name as "McGee". |
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John D. McKisson |
Substitute. Mustered in on 31 August 1863. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., 3 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided.] |
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James McLeary |
Drafted; mustered in 16 July 1863. Discharged 18 November 1863. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided.] |
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John Miller |
Wounded at Gettysburg. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'11". Miller was wounded by gunshot through right side of face and neck. After treated at Chestnut Hill hospital, he was transferred to Pittsburgh. He then rejoined the regiment and engaged in several battles before the regiment mustered out. |
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Alexander Mohney |
Wounded at Gettysburg. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 25; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 9" Remarks: Records show last name as Mong. After the war he returned to farming, and also served as a town supervisor in Clarion, according to family records. The 1890 Veterans Schedules Record lists him as a resident of Toby Township, Clarion Co. He died in 1924. Mohney's last name appears to have been fluid. He is listed as Mony in Bates, and Alexander Mony appears in Toby Township in the 1880 Census, with his wife, Josephine, and six children. |
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Gibson Mohney, also listed as Mony |
Discharged 22 October 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 33; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 8" Remarks: In U.S. Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa. Records show last name as Mong. |
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Isaac Mohney |
Mustered in 29 February 1864. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., on 3 July 1864 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 19; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Allegheny County (born) Clarion Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Reddy[?]; Height: 5' 6" Remarks: Captured by the enemy 8-30-64. Disc. by G.O. #77 W.D. (Date unknown) |
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Dennis Monigan |
Absent, sick, at muster out. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 27; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Elk Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: [not listed]; Height: 5' 10" |
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David Mortimer |
Discharged 17 November 1862 for wounds received at Gaines Mill. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 34; Occupation: Farmrer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Sandy; Height: 6' |
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David B. Mortimer |
Discharged 9 February 1863. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 24; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 9" |
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Samuel L. Mortimer |
Mustered in to Company E, 62d P. V. on 25 July 1861. He was wounded at both Malvern Hill and Spottsylvania Court House. He reenlisted 28 December 1863 at Licken Run, Va., and was transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., on 3 July 1864. Deserted 17 December 1864. Returned 16 March 1865. He was honorably discharged by general order on 31 May 1865. Dates in Mortimer's record in Bates are in error. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 20; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 8" |
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Thomas D. Mossburg |
Drafted; mustered in on 16 July 1863. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., on 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company B, 191st P. V., 2 June 1865. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided.] |
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Levi Nail |
Mustered in on 29 March 1864. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., on 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company B, 191st P. V., 2 June 1865. Resided in Dubois, Pa., after the war. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided.] Last named also listed as Nall and Neil. |
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Henry W. Neal |
Died before first battle , 4 November 1861, at Minor's Hill. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 20; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 8 1/2" Remarks: Died 11-4-61 at Brig. Hospital., Va. Roll shows last name as: Neel. Roll shows [remaining information missing]. |
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William M. Newell |
Discharged 9 January 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 18; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Sandy; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Sandy; Height: 5' 9" Roll shows last name as: Newell Wm. Medical. |
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John Nicklow |
Drafted; mustered in 16 July 1863. Discharged 19 November 1863. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided.] |
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Valentine Palmert |
Discharged 11 July 1863 [possibly for wounds received at Gettysburg.] Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 38; Occupation: Teamster; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 8" Remarks: Died 11-4-61 at Brig. Hospital., Va. Last name also listed as Palmer, but invalid pension filed in 1893 confirms Palmert as the correct spelling. Since no death pension was filed, Palmert likely was either never married or was a widower with no minor dependents. Listed in 1880 Census as a laborer living with the Harvey Thompson family in Center Township, Butler County. His place of birth is listed as Darmstadt |
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Hugh Pastorius |
Drafted; mustered in 16 July 1863. Wounded in the foot 25 May 1864 at the Battle of North Anna River. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., on 3 July 1864. Discharged on Surgeon's certificate 16 January 1865. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D - 155 - I card]: Age at Enrollment: 26 [no additional personal information provided] Remarks: (Trans. from Company E. 62nd Regt. 7-3-64. Disc. S.C. of D.) |
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George Payne |
Died 1 May 1862. Buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 37; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 7"; Remarks: Died 5-1-62 in U.S. Hospital, Georgetwon, D.C. M.I. Roll spells surname: Payn. |
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James F. Peaden |
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps on 3 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 28; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Pittsburgh, Pa.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 8"; Remarks: In Hosp. Alexandria, Va. (Trans. to V.R.C (date unknown) Bates). Rolls spell last name Paden. |
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Samuel B. Pinks |
Discharged before first battle, 5 September 1861. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided.] |
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John C. Pollock |
Died at Philadelphia, 2 December 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 24; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 6" |
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William M. Pollock |
Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 26; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 8" |
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James Probasco |
Mustered in 25 July 1861, but must of have been discharged. Reenlisted 28 December1863. Wounded at North Anna River. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., on 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company B, 191st P. V., 2 June 1865. Resided in Rimersburg after the war. He filed for an invalid pension in 1868. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [See references cards from E 62 I and D 155 I to B 191 I, but that card is blank.] The 1890 Veterans Schedules lists his home then as Philipston, Armstrong County. Under "Disability Incurred" the note is "Shot through right hand." Died 10 August 1919, according to Proceedings of the 54th Annual Encampment of the Department of Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic (Indiana, 1920). |
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Daniel Prunkhard |
Wounded at Malvern Hill and Gettysburg. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 40; Occupation: Teamster; Residence: Clarion County.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 10 1/2"; Remarks: M. I. Roll spells last name: Plunkard. Pension Index card confirms Prunkhard as correct spelled of name. Prunkhard filed for an invalid pension in 1879. |
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James L Rankin |
Mustered in 28 Auguest 1862. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., on 3 July 1864. Mustered out with regiment. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D - 155 - I card]: Age at Enrollment: 18 [no additional personal information provided] Remarks: Trans. from Company E. 62nd Regt. 7-3-64. |
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Quincy A. Reddick |
Drafted; mustered in 16 July 1863. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., on 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company B, 191st P. V., 2 June 1865. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [See references cards from E 62 I and D 155 I to B 191 I, but that card is blank.] Resided in Parkers Landing, Pa., after the war. |
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George Robins |
Captured, date unknown; Died at Andersonville Prison 30 August 1864. Grave 7293. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 26; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 8"; Remarks: (Died at Andersonville, Ga. 8-30-64. Grave 7293 Bates). |
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John B Rosenberger | .
Drafted; mustered in 12 July 1863. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., on 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company B, 191st P. V., 2 June 1865. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [See references cards from E 62 I and D 155 I to B 191 I, but that card is missing.] |
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John Rusk |
Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 24; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Armstrong County.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 7" |
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William R. Saggesser |
Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 19; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5'9". Saggesser was listed as "Sagerser" in the muster rolls and appears as "Saggerser" in Bates. He was unable to read or write at time of enlistment, which may have lead to the alternate spellings. According to information supplied by his great great great grandson, there are at least 15-20 variations of spelling on his last name. Saggessers, by many spellings of the name, arrived in Western Pennsylvania from Switzerland a few generations before the Civil War. It is not clear who William's parents were. William was married to Clarissa Elizabeth Downs in Titusville, Pa., on 10 October 1869. They had 3 children, Melissa, Carrie May, and Bertha. The 1870 Census has a William Sagesser and wife [name illegible] listed as residents of Oil Creek Township in Venango County, Pa. William's occupation is listed as Teamster. Information received from his descendent indicates William attempted to return to the farming profession after the war, but his failing health severely limited his ability to provide for his family. At some point the family ended up in Bradford, Pa., which is in McKean County. By the late 1880s the family was penniless and without property. It was at this time that his wife applied for an early pension from the government on behalf of her husband. A doctor's exam dated 19 August 1891 was noted: "Heart and lung disease due to exposure during military service." After a lengthy period of time and correspondence, an early pension was finally granted, but he died soon after on 19 February 1892 in Bradford. His obituary indicates his address had been "Kendall Creek (Bradford)" and that he had been a member of G. A. R. Post No. 141. One report indicates that William was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, but there is no record of him at Oak Hill Cemetery in Bradford, Pa. |
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Evelyn D. Sharp |
Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 19; Occupation: Student; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 4" |
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Hanford R. Sharp |
Mustered in 28 August 1862. Wounded at Spottsylvania Court House. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., on 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company E., 6th V.R.C. Discharged 7-10-65. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D - 155 - I card]: Age: 24; [No other personal information provided]; Remarks: Wounded in action 5/10/64 (at Spottsylvania C.H. Bates). Trans. from Company E. 62nd Regt. 7-3-64. Trans. to Company E. 6th. Regt. V.R.C. Disc. By G.O. Bates). |
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Daniel Shirk |
Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 21; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 9" The 1860 Census for Madison Township, Clarion County, lists 24-year old John and 20-year old Daniel living with their parents. Father's occupation was listed as sawyer, both brothers were listed as laborers. Daniel returned to Pennsylvania after the war. His widow, Agnes, filed for a pension on 4 November 1913. Died 12 October 1913, according to Proceedings of the 48th Annual Encampment of the Department of Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic (Indiana, 1914), where his surname is spelled Scherk. |
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John M. Shirk |
Mustered in 13 September 1862. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., on 3 July 1864. Mustered out with regiment. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D - 155 - I card]: Age: 27; [No other personal information provided]; Remarks: Trans. from Company E. 62nd Regt. 7-4-64. Pro. to Corp. (date unknown) Reduced to ranks 1-12-65. M.O. Roll omits middle initial. The 1860 Census for Madison Township, Clarion County, lists 24-year old John and 20-year old Daniel living with their parents. Father's occupation was listed as sawyer, both brothers were listed as laborers. |
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John O. Shryock |
Drafted; mustered in 16 July 1863. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., on 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company B, 191st P. V., 2 June 1865. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [See reference from John O. Shyrock, D-62-I, to John A. Shryock, B-191-I, but that card is blank. Also see reference card from John O. Shryock, D-155-I, to John A. Shryock, B-191-I.] Although name was spelled at least three different ways, the pension index card confirms spelling of the name as John O. Shryock. He filed for an invalid pension in 1885 while living in Michigan. All three regiments are listed. His wife Nancy filed for a widow's pension in 1917(?) . Both John and Nancy were buried in Boyne City, Michigan. The 1860 Census for Franklin, Wisconsin, lists John Shryock as a 22-year old miller living with his wife Nancy. The 1880 Census for Leland, Michigan, lists John as a 41-year old miller living with his wife Nancy and two daughters. Both John and Nancy were born in Pennsylvania. Both daughters were born in Michigan. Daughter Ida was born in 1862, so John appears to have been living in Michigan, rather than Wisconsin, when he was drafted. |
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John S. Sloan |
Discharged before first battle, 27 November 1861. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 20; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 9" |
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Jacob Smathers |
Discharged 19 February 1863. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 27; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 11"; Remarks: In U.S. Hosp., Phila., Pa. at M.O. |
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James F. Steward |
Wounded at North Anna. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 20; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 7" Mustered in as Private; mustered out as as Teamster according to "United States National Archives. Civil War Service Records [database on-line]." |
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Robert A. Stewart |
Mustered in 25 July 1861, but discharged 30 July 1862. Reenlisted 29 March 1864. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., on 3 July 1864. Discharged by general order, date unknown. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 19; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 8 3/4" Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D-155-I card]: Age: 24; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 7 1/2"; Remarks: Trans. from Company E. 62nd Regt. 7-3-64 Dis. by G.O. #77 War Dept. (date unknown) |
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William Story |
Drafted; mustered in 16 July 1863. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., on 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company B, 191st P. V., 2 June 1865. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [See reference from D-62-I and D-155-I card, to B-191-I, but that card is blank.] From Butler County. |
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James H. Thomas |
Missing at Malvern Hill. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 22; Occupation: Tailor; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 4" Remarks: (Missing at Malvern Hill, Va. 7-1-62. Bates). Although ages and personal characteristics suggest Jame H. and Matthew Thomsa were brothers, the 1860 Census for Madison Township, Clarion County, lists James H., but not Matthew, living at home. |
Matthew Thomas |
Discharged 22 April 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 19; Occupation: Shoemaker; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 6" Although ages and personal characteristics suggest Jame H. and Matthew Thomsa were brothers, the 1860 Census for Madison Township, Clarion County, lists James H., but not Matthew, living at home. |
| Henderson Thompson | I suspect Thompson mustered in as musician, since Thompson later re-enlisted into Company H, 155th P.V. as a musician and since Bates listed no musicians for Company H. Bates, however, lists him as mustering in as private. There is no record that Thompson transferred to the 155th, so he may never have actually joined the 62d after mustering in, or he may have been discharged by surgeon's certificate from the 62d soon after he joined. The records indicate he enlisted into the 155th, rather than transferring in. He joined the 155th on 2 September 1862, and mustered out 2 June 1865. Listed in Bates and Davis as "Not on muster-out roll" for his service in the 62d. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D - 155 - I card]: Age at Enrollment: 29; Occupation: Carpenter; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: [not listed]; Height: [note listed] Listed in 1850 Census for Madison Township, Clarion County, as a 19 year old clerk living at home. Listed in the 1860 Census for Toby Township, Clarion County, as a 26 year old farmer living with a wife and 2 year old son. By 1880, he was living in Cornplanter Township, part of Kane City, in Venango County, employed as "engineer on oil well." He and his wife had eight children then. It is possible he moved to Venango County as part of the Pithole Oil Boom that occurred immediately after the war, although Pithole was almost a ghost town by 1870. The 1900 Census for Cornplanter indicates Thomspon was then an invalid. Catherine is listed as the mother of 12 children. Only one was then living at home. Henderson Thompson, 1833 - 1900, was buried in the Rynd Farm Cemetery in Venango County. Catherine K. Thompson, 1837 - 1912, is also buried there. Thompson never filed for an invalid pension, but Catherine filed for a widow's pension in 1900. The only service record listed was for the 155th. |
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Andrew J. Truby |
Mustered in 13 September 1862. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., on 3 July 1864 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D - 55 I card]: Age: 19; [no additional personal information provided.] Remarks: Trans. from Company E. 62nd Regt. 7-3-64. |
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Samuel Varner |
Wounded at Gettysburg. Discharged 3 March 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 17; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 9 1/2" |
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Sylvester J. Warner |
Discharged 11 September 1862; re-enlisted 31 March 1864; Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., on 3 July 1864. Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, date unknown. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D - 55 I card]: Age:
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James H. Watson |
Enlisted in Company K, 8th Pennsylvania Volunteers (a three month regiment) on 24 April 1861, and discharged 29 July 1861. The next morning he enlisted in Co. E of the 62d. His mustering in was back dated. He was discharged upon a surgeon's certificate of disability 18 or 20 April 1863. He tried to re-enlist later but was rejected. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 20; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Sandy; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 11" Remarks: In U.S. Hospital., Phila., Pa, at M.O. Born in Butler county, Pa., June 8, 1841, he was a farmer before the war. He was educated in the common schools. He eventually settled in the town of Little Valley, Cattaraugus County, NY. |
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William Whipkey |
Substitute; mustered in on 16 July 1863. Wounded at Cold Harbor. Transferred to 155th P.V. on 3 July 1864, but never joined company. Discharged by general order, date unknown. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D - 55 I card]: Age: 44; [no additional personal information provided.] Remarks: Wounded in action 6-4-64 (at Cold Harbor, Va. Bates). Trans. from Company E. 62nd Regt. 7-3-64. Dsc. by G.O. #77 W.D. (date unkown) |
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Robert White |
Discharged 30 July 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 26; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Fayette County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 8" Remarks: In U.S. Hospital at Phila., Pa. at M.O. (Disc. date unknown. Bates). |
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John B. Wilson |
Mustered in on 24 February 1864. Transferred to Company D, 155th P.V., on 3 July 1864. Wounded at Dabneys Mills, 6 February 1865. Discharged by general order, date unknown. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from D - 55 I card]: Age: 18; Occupation: Shoemaker; Residence: Clarion County; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 6" Remarks: Trans. from Company E. 62nd Regt. 7-3-64. Wounded at Hatchers Run, Va. 2-6-65. Disc. by G.O. #77 W.D. (date unknown). |
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John Winters |
The record is confused. May have enrolled in either Company E or Company K, neither or both. John Winters is also listed among the unassigned soldiers. There is no record of him serving in Company K, other than note in 155th P.V. roster. John Winters transferred to Company B, 155th P. V., 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company E, 191st P. V., 2 June 1865. Although his name was transferred, I am not sure he was present. Bates lists Winters in Company E with note as "Not on muster-out roll." Bates lists Winters among Unassigned Soldiers with note "Transferred to Company B, 155th regiment P. V., 3 July 1864." According to the CWVCF, two days after John Winters enrolled as a private in Company E in Meadville, Pa. [29 March 1864], John Winters enrolled as a private in Company H of the 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry [31 March 1864]. Both men were listed as aged 23. No addtional personal information is listed for the cavalry volunteer. He was captured 10 December 1864 and confined at Salisbury, N. C. It appears Winters enrolled in the 62d, changed his mind and served in the cavalry, instead, creating records that were never cleared up. If all the John Winters are the same man this is his personal information from Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Clarion County (Born) Buffalo, New York; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'8 1/2" Remarks: (Not on M.O. Roll. Bates). No further record available. |
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Joseph Work |
Died at Licking Run (the regiment's winter camp), 1 January 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 27; Occupation: Engineer; Residence: Pittsburgh, Pa.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Light; Complexion: Light; Height: 5'11". |
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Thomas A. Work |
Wounded at Gettysburg. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 51; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 6'3". Remarks: Pr. to Wagoner (date unknown). |
Not on muster-out roll indicates fate had not been determined at the close of the war, at which time these rolls were made out. Those who died before first battle probably were victims of typhoid fever that became rampant during the fall and winter of 1861/62 while the regiment was stationed at Minor's Hill, Va.
The Veteran Reserve Corps, originally called the Invalid Corps, was the military body to which soldiers were transferred when they were not healthy enough to be sent back to their original unit, but not sick or disabled enough to be sent home.
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