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ROSTER OF
CO. L. 6TH IOWA
INFANTRY
WAR OF THE REBELLION
RECRUITED AND ORGANIZED AT BURLINGTON, JOWA, SPRINGTIME OF 1861
A little booklet-bistory of events passed byr, With a record of battles, death, and name Of each comrade, who defended country and liberty And sought not wealth, pleasure, nor fame.
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ROSTER OF COMPANY 1, 6th IOWA INFANTRY
ALBRIGHT, FREDERICK.
Age 21, residence Guttenberg, lowa, born in Germany, mustered in July 18, 1861. Discharged July 16, 1864, at Roswell, Ga., at the expiration of term of service.
ANTROBUS, JOHN C.
Age 18, residence New London, Iowa, born in Indiana, mustered in July 22, 1861, mustered out September 14, 1864, at East Point, Ca., at expiration of term of service.
ANTROBUS, LAFAYETTE.
Age 20, residence New London, Iowa, born in Indiana, mustered in July 22 1861, corporal, captured and died in Andersonville Prison, September 26, 1864.
BAKER, WILLIAM.
Age 18, residence Burlington, born in Germany, mustered in July 18, 1861. Discharged July 16, 1864, at Roswell, Ga., at expiration of service, living in 1912.
BARBIA, CALVIN.
Age 27, residence Burlington, born in Tenn., mustered in July 18, 1861. Discharged for disability suquet 2. 1861, at St. Louis, Missouri. 1387743
BARR, ROBERT.
Age 19, residence Wapello, Iowa, born in Iowa, mustered in July 18, 1861. Re-enlisted Jan. 26, 1864, at Scottsboro, Alabama. Corporal. Mustered out July 21, 1865.
BENNETT. JOSEPHI II.
Age 21, residence Wapello, Iowa, born in Illinois, mus- tered in July 18, 1861. Re-enlisted Jan. 20, 1864. Corporal, Mustered out at close of war, July 21, 1865, at Louisville.
BOSTILAND, OSCAR.
Age 19, residence Monmouth, Illinois, born in Sweden, mustered in July 24, 1861, Re-enlisted January 26, 1864. Killed in battle at Big Shanty, Georgia, June 15, 1864.
BOYD. ALEXANDER B.
Age 24, residence Burlington, Iowa. born in O., mustered in July 18, 1861. Taken prisoner at Jackson, Miss., July 15, 1863. Paroled. Discharged at Roswell, July 16, 1864.
BRADLEY, STEPHEN.
Age 19, residence Burlington, born In Iowa, mustered in July 18, 1861, wounded at Jackson, Miss., July 15, 1863, Discharged at Roswell, Georgia, July 16 1864.
BRADLEY, WILLIAM.
Age 21, residence Burlington, born In Ohio, mustered in September 11, 1861, re-enlisted. Mustered out at close of war, July 21, 1865, at Louisville, Ky. Living in 1912.
BRYDOLF, FABIAN.
Age 42, residence Burlington, born in Sweden. Wounded in neck and lost right arm at Shiloh. Captain. Pro- moted to Lieut. Col. 25th Iowa Inft., September 26, 1862.
CESTINE, JACOB.
Recruit said to have been wounded at the assault on Ken- esaw Mountain, June 27, 1864. This probably is an error No such name was on the Company Roster, 1861 to 1865.
CHASE, NEWBY.
Age 20, residence Burlington, born in Ireland. Mustered in July 23, 1861. Adjutant October 24, 1863. Killed in the Battle of Big Shanty, Georgia, June 15, 1864.
CLARK, CORNELIUS. Whiskey.
Age 24, residence Burlington, born in Ohio. Mustered in July 18, 1801. Moon struck, causing night blindness. Discharged November 13, 1862, at Memphis.
CLARK, GEORGE W. Regulation, Age 29. residence Black River Falls, Wisconsin. born in New York. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Killed at the Bat- tle of Shiloh, Tennessee, April 6, 1862.
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CLARK, GEORGE W. Martha.
Age 20, residence Burlington, born in Ohio. Mustered iu July 18, 1861. Wounded at Edward's Ferry, Miss., July v, 1863 and at Griswoldville, Ga., Nov. 22, 1864. Mustered ont as Ist Lieut. at close of war, July 21, 1865. Living 1912.
CLUNE, WILLIAM M.
Age 28, residence Burlington, born in Vt. Transferred from Company HI, Captain. Wounded at Griswoldville, Mastered out as Major at close of war in 1865.
COGAN, JOHN J.
Age 18, residence Jefferson County, born in Pennsylvania Recruit of 1861. Mustered out at the close of the war, at Louisville, Kentucky.
COFFIN. GRIFFIN.
Agre 21, residence Flora, Ils, born in New York. Mustered in July 18, 1851. Discharged for disability Jannary 12, 1862 at La Mine River Bridge, Missouri,
CONNER, ARCHIBALD.
Age 22, residence Burlington, born in Iowa, Mustered in July 18. 1861. Killed at the Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, Sunday, April 6, 1862.
CONROY, THOMAS.
Age 22, residence Burlington, born in Ireland. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Wounded at Jackson, Miss., July 16, 1863. Re-enlisted. Deserted April 25, 1804.
CRICHTON, PETER F.
Age 25, residence Burlington, born in Scotland. Muy- tered in July 18, 1861. Quartermaster. Discharged at close of war, July 21, 1865.
DEBRAY, JACOB.
Agre 36, residence Burlington, born in Switzerland. Mus- tered in July 18, 1861, re-enlisted in 1864. Discharged at close of war.
DEPPE, HENRY.
Age 20, residence Wapello, born in Germany. Mustercd in July 18, 1861. Discharged at Roswell, Georgia, July 16, 1864, at expiration of term of service.
DONSAYS, CHARLES F.
Age 30, residence New York City, born in Germany, Mus- tered in September 10, 1861, re-enlisted 1864. Wounded at Griswoldville. Discharged 1865. 3 month with Ist lowa
DOUGHTY, WILLIAM II.
Agre 22, residence Flora, Illinois, born in Maine. Mus- tered in July 18, 1861 and Deserted June 7th 1862 after the evacuation of Corinth.
FICHOLTZ, ISADORE.
Agre 27, residence Waverly, born in Germany. Mustered in July 21, 1861. Re-enlisted. Discharged at close of the war July 21, 1865.
ERICKSON, CHARLES A.
Age 18, residence Burlington, born in Sweden. Mustered in September 11, 1861. Re-enlisted. Discharged at the close of the war, July 21, 1865.
FALES, WARREN M.
Age 21, residence Burlington, born in New York. Mus- tered in July 18, 1861. Discharged for disability, March 6th, 1863.
FLEMING, CHARLES II.
Age 18, residence Burlington, born in Ohio. Musterod in July 18, 1861. Re-enlisted. Killed in Battle near Ben- tonville, North Carolina, April 20, 1865,
FULTON, HENRY.
Age 28, residence Wapello, born in Penn. Mastered in July 18, 1861. Transferred to Band. Discharged for dis- ability January 5, 1843. Printer by occupation.
HOLIDAY, JOSEPH S.
Age 30, residence Burlington, born in Ohio, Mustered iu July 18, 1861. Wounded at the Battle of Shiloh. Dis- charged on account of wound Nov. 1862. 1st Lieutenant.
HAMILTON, FRANK.
Age 18, residence Kossuth, born in Olmo. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Wounded at Jackson, Miss., July 16, 1861, Re-enlisted. Discharged at close of war July 21, 1865.
HANNUM, JOUN.
Age 31, residence Yellow Springs, born in Penn. Mus- tered in July 29th, 1861. Wounded at Missionary Ridge, Re-enlisted. Killed at Kenesaw Mountain, June 27, 1864.
HARPMAN, ANDREW.
Age 21, residence Galesburg, Ill., born in Sweden. Mus- tered in July 18, 1864. Discharged at Roswell, Georgia, at expiration of term of service, July 16, 1804.
HARPMAN, JOUN.
Age 25, residence Galesburg, born in Sweden. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Wounded at the Battle of Shiloh. Dis- charged at Roswell, Ga., at expiration of enlistment.
HERRON, JAMES H.
Age 36, residence lattenburg, towa, born in New York, Mustered in July 18, 1861 Wounded April 6, at the Battle of Shiloh, and discharged for same on March 31, 1862.
HILLS, GEORGE B.
Age 27, residence Palo Alto, (Now Oakville) born in New York, Mustered in July 18, 1861. Died of disease June 4, 1863, at Memphis, Tennessee.
HOUTS, GEORGE.
Age 21, residence Wapello, born in Ohio. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Ite-enlisted. Wounded at Kenesaw Mt. Discharged at close of war July 21, 1865.
HOWARD, OLIVER F.
Agre 20, residence Burlington, born in Va. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Discharged October 26, 1864 at expiration of service. 2d Lieutenant. Living 1912.
EUBINER, HENRY.
Agge 29, residence Burlington, born in Germany, Mus- tered in July 18, 1861. Discharged for disability. Date and place unknown.
ESETT, JOUN H.
Age 27, residence Wapello, born in Penn. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Promoted, transferrod, captured and died from exposure in Rebel prisons.
JACKSON, HORATIO P.
Agre 29, residence Palo Alto, (now Oakville) born in Ohio. Mustered in July 18, 1861, Discharged and re-enlisted. Killed in the Battle of Griswoldville, November 22, 1864.
JAMISON, MERRITT,
Age 18, residence Wapello, born in lowa. Mustered in July 18, 1851. He-enlisted. Killed at the Battle of Peach Tree Creek, Ga., July 22, 1864.
JANGER, JOUN.
Age 22, residence Henderson County, Ill., born in Ger- many Mustered in July 18, 1861. Discharged at Roswell Georgia, July 16, 1864, at expiration of term of service.
JERICHO, CHARLES.
Agre 29, residence Mount Pleasant, Iowa, born in Ger- many. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Wounded at Shiloh. Killed at the Battle of Jackson, Miss., July 16, 1863.
JOHNSON, GUSTAVE.
Age 22, residence Burlington, born in Sweden, Mustered in July 18, 1801. Killed at the Battle of Shiloh, April 6 1852;
JOLLY, GEORGE W.
Age 19, residener Jollyville, Iowa, born in Iowa. Mus- tered in July 18 1861. Dischargerd July 16, 1864 at Itos well, dia , at expiration of term of service.
KEEVER, JOHN.
Age 24, residence Toolesboro, lowa, born in Ohio. Mus- tered in July 18, 1861. Discharged for disability January 13, 1802,
KEY, DAVID.
Age 70, residence Wapello, born in lowa. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Killed at the Battle of Shiloh, April 6th. 1862.
KEY, JOHN II.
Age 23, residence Wapello, born in Iowa. Mustered July 18, 1861. Wounded at Missionary Ridge and Big Shanty, June 15, 1864. Transferred. Discharged at close of war.
KINSEY, PLUMER P.
Age 20, residence Wapello, born in Ohio, Mustered in July 18, 1861. Dischaged for disability January 12, at Lamine River Bridge, Missouri.
KIRTLAND, JAMES N.
Age 23, residence Chicago, born in Illinois. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Re-enlisted 1864. Died in Chicago, March 6th, 1865.
KLEE, HENRY.
Age 21, residence Wapello, born in Germany, Mustered In July 18, 1861. Discharged at expiration of term of service, July 16, 1864, at Roswell, Georgia.
KREMER, WESLEY P.
Age 20, residence Palo Alto, (now Oakville, ) born in Penn. Mustered in July 18, 1801. Wounded at the Battle of Shiloh Discharged at expiration of torin of service, July 16, 1864.
LINTON, HARVEY B.
Age 19, residence Linton, born in Iowa. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Wouned at Keneraw Mt., June 28, 1864. Re-en- listed Discharged at close of war July 21, 1865. Living 1912
LOWERY, AUSTIN P.
Age 19, residence Burlington, born In Iowa. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Wounded in head July 6, 1863. Discharged at expiration of service. Died in Oklahoma, Nov. 15, 1908
LOWERY, OLIVER HI.
Age 21, residence Burlington, born in lowa. Mustered in August 6, 1861. Wounded July 6, 1863. Discharged at expiration of serveec. Died in Burlington in 1837.
LOWERY, OSCAR W.
Age 18, (probably 16) residence Desmoines Co., born in lowa. Recruit of 1863. Wounded ut Griswoldville, Ga., Nov. 22, 1864. Discharged at close of war, July 21, 1865.
LUTZ, JAMES T.
Age 20, residence Burlington, born in Penn. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Not with the company much. Dis- charged at expiration of service July 18, 1804.
MCKAY, NORVAL W.
Age 23, residence Wapello, born in Ohio. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Re-enlisted January 1864. First Sergeant when discharged at close of war July 21, 1805. Living 1912
MeMULLEN, ALONZO,
Age 19, residence Shockokon, born in Virginia. Recruit December 21, 1863. Died January 8, 1865, of disease en- route home.
MAHLER, HENRY.
Age 21, residence New London, born in Germany, Mus- tered in July 18, 1861. Re-enlisted. Taken prisoner, dis- charged at close of war. Killed by railroad train 1895.
MANN, WILLIAM H.
Age 23. rosidence Wapello, born in Penn. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Re-enlisted. Discharged July 3, 1865 for disability. Printer by occupation.
MARTIN, JOHN.
Age 20, residence Wapello, born in Germany. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Discharged February 15, 1862 for disa- bility.
MATHEWS, BENJAMIN.
Age 27, residence Grand Rapids, Michigan, born in New Jersey. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Re-enlisted. Killed in the battle of Griswoldville, November 22, 1864.
MERRILL, ALFRED L.
Age 30, residence Gardner, born in Maine. Mustered in September 10, 1861. Discharged for disability in 1864. 3 months in Ist Iowa, also with the Regulars on the plains.
MILLER, JOHN.
Age 35, residence Burlington, born in Germany, Mus- tered in July 18, 1861. Died from shock or fright ou go- ing into battle at Jackson, Mississippi, July 17, 1863.
MILLIGAN, WM. HENRY.
Age 26, residence Wapello, boru in Indiana. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Re-enlisted; Wounded. Discharged July 21, 1865 at close of war. Printer by occupation.
MCLINE, FREDERICK.
Age 21, residence Monmouth, Illinois, born in Sweden. Mustered in September 11, 1861. Wounded. Re-enlisted Discharged July 21, 1865 at close of war.
MONROE, JOSEPH HENRY.
Age 13, (nearer Il) residence Burlington. Mustered in as Drummer Boy, July 18, 1861, Re-enlisted. Discharged at close of war July 21. 1865.
NELSON, SWAN C.
Age 22, residence Burlington, born in Sweden, Mustered in July 18, 1861. Died of disease October 25, 1861, at Jeffer- sou City, Missouri.
NESSELHOUSE, MATTHEW.
Age 18, residence Burlington, born In Germany. Mus- tered in July 18, 1861. Discharged for disability, Novem- ber 13, 1861.
OWENS, LOUIS IA.
Age 25, residence Wapello, born in Indiana. Mustered in July 18, 1851. Wounded at the battle of Shiloh. Dis- charged at expiration of enlistment, July 16, 1804.
PARK, STEPHEN D.
Age 30, residence Warsaw, Wisconsin, born in Pennsyl- vania. Mustered in July 1801. Deserted June 7, 1862, at Corinth, Mississippi.
PARTRIDGE, ANDREW.
Age 24, residence Athens, Mo., born in Ireland. Mustered in July 18, 1851. Re- enlisted. Transferred from Co. H. Discharged ut close of war, July 21, 1865.
PATTERSON, WILLIAM P.
Agre 18, residence Burlington, born in Ohio, Mustered in July 18, 1831. Re-enlisted. Wounded at Kenesaw Mit. June 28, 1864. Discharged ut close of war, July 21, 1865.
PERKINS, TOBLAS.
Agro 35, residence Palo Alto, (now Oakville) born in Ohio Recruit of December 1863. Died of disease at Rome, Ga. October 2, 1864.
PETERSON, CHARLES M.
Age 22, residence Galesburg, Illinois, born in Sweden. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Re-enlisted, Killed at the battle of Peuch Tree Creek, Georgia, July 22, 1861.
PHILBROOK, CHRISTOPHER C.
Age 30, residentee unknown, born in Ohio, Mustered in July 18, 1861. Killed at the battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, April 6, 1882.
PHILLIPS, SAMUEL B.
Ago 24, residence Burlington, born in Pennsylvania. Mustered in July 18, 1861 as Second Lieutenant. Resign- ed January 3, 1963. Printer by occupation.
PIKE, HARMUS.
Age 22, residence Wapello, born in Ohto, Mustered in July 18, Isol. bin harged for disability Sept. 29, 1861.
PRATT, GEORGE W.
Age 18, residence Wapello, born in Pennsylvania, Mus- tered in July 18, 1801. Killed at the battle of Missionary Ridge, November 25, 1863.
PURSELL, WILLIAM A.
Age 22, residence Burlington, born in Olno. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Wounded at New Hope Church, May 27. 1864, Discharged at Roswell, July 16, ex. of service.
RAMSEY, DAVID.
Age 21, residence Burlington, born in Scotland, Mustered in September 11, 1861 Discharged for disability April 13, 1864. Living in 1912.
RANDALL, JAMES M.
Age 21, residence Burlington, born in Ohio. Mustered in July 18, 1861, Discharged for disability Sept. 19, 186].
REID, SAMUEL .A.
Age 22, residence Burlington, born in Indiana. Mastered in July 18, 1861. Discharged for disability, Jan. 1, 1862.
RUSSELL, JAMES R.
Age 29, residence unknown, born in England. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Died of disease June 17, 1862.
SALA, JOIN A. G.
Age 18, residence Toolesboro. lowa, born in Ills. Mis- tured in July 18, 1861. Wounded at New Hope Church, discharged at expiration of service, July 16, 1861.
SEARCY, BEVERLY.
Age 37, residence Albia, born in Kentucky. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Lieutenant, resigned Alay 22, 1802.
SEXTON, JAMES B.
Age 23, residence Burlington, born in Ohio. Musterod in July 18, 1801. Discharged for disabilily Nov. 13, 1862.
SHERM, JOHN.
Age 39, residence Warsaw, Mo., born in Germany. Mus- fered in July 18, 1861. Wounded at the battle of Mission- ary Ridge, Nov. 25. 1843. Discharget July 10, 1864.
SHIPMAN, CHARLES B.
Age 21, residence Wapello, born in Penn. Mustered in July 1861. Re-enlisted. Killed in battle, July 22, 1861.
SILVERSMITH, DAVID.
Age 28, residence Burlington born in Germany. Mastered in July 18, 1861, Wounded. Discharged July 16, 1861.
SMILEY, GEORGE S.
Age 31, residence Burlington, born in Maine. Mustered in July 18, 1801. Ist lieutenant. Drunk or cowardly at the battle of Jackson. Cashiered for same July 16, 1863.
SMITH, DANIEL J.
Age 20, residence Desmoines Co., born in towa. Mus- tored in July 18, 18til. Wounded at Missionary Ridge, Discharged July 16, 1864 at expiration of enlistment.
SMITH, SAMUEL.
Age 28, residence Oquawka, born in Penn. Mustered in July 18. 1861. Re-enlisted, Wounded at New Hope Church May 28, 1864 lascharged July 21, 1865. Living in 1912.
STEWART, CHARLES.
Age 24, residence unknown, born in Maine. Mustered in July 18, 1861, Died of disease February 26, 1862.
SWANK, WESLEY F.
Age 19, residence Huron Township, born in Iowa. Mus- tered in July 18, 1801. Died of disease December 1, 1861.
SUTHERLAND, WILLIAM H.
Age 20, residence Kossuth, born in Indiana. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Killed at Jackson, Miss., July 16, 1863. SWARTZ, LOUIS.
Age 35, residence Burlington, bom in Germany. Mus- tered in July 18, 1801. Ite-enlisted. Dis. July 21, 1865.
TAYLOR, HARRY H.
Age 19, rusilence Wapello, born in Ohio. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Discharged for disability Sept. 29, 1861,
THOMAS, JACOB B.
Age IS, residence Belleville, Ill., born in Germany. Mus- tered in July 18, 1861. Wounded at Missionary Ridge. Re- enlisted. Taken prisoner Ang. 1864. Dis. June 30, 1865.
THOMAS, ZACHARIAI.
Age 22, born in Penn. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Re-en- listed. Wounded at Griswoldville. Discharged July 21, 1865.
THORNTON, SILAS.
Agre 20, residence, Huron, born in Ills. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Discharged July 16, 1864. Living in 1912.
TURNER, JAMES.
Age 22, residence Wapello, born in England. Mastered in July 18, 1861. Wounded July 6, 1863 and again June 28. 1864. Re-enlisted. Captain when discharged, July 1865.
ULRICH, ALBERT.
Age 20, residence St. Louis, born in Germany. Mustered in Sept. 10, 1801. Re-enlisted. Discharged July 21, 1865.
ULRICH, TORIAS.
Agge 25, residence Burlington, born in Penn. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Re-enlisted. Killed by lightning, May 1t,'65
WADSWORTH, NOYES W.
Age 52, residence Burlington, born in Conn. Mustered in July 18, 1861. Fifer. Killed at the battle of Shiloh, 1862.
WAGONER, DAVID.
Age 25, residence La Cross, Wis., born in Penn. Mustered July 18, 1861. Taken prisoner 1863. Discharged July 1864
WENTWORTH, ALBERT.
Age 20, residence Burlington, born in Indiana. Muster- ed in July 18, 1861. Killed at the battle of Shiloh, 1862.
WESTFALL, JOHN W.
Age 19, residence Hoppers Mill, Ills. Mustered in July 18. 1861. Deserted in 1863, returned and deserted in 1861.
WILLIAMS, JAMES S.
Age 18, residence Burlington, born in Michigan. Mus- tered in July 18, 1561. Re-enlisted Discharged July 1865
YATTER, (or JETTER) JACOB.
Age 40, residence Farmington, born in Germany. Mus- tered in July 18, 1861. Discharged for disability Jan. 02.
SWAN C. NELSON
JOHN B.
TOBIAS ERKIN:
JAMES KIRTLAND JOHN H. ISETT
LAFAYETTE ANTROBU'S GEO. B. HILLS
ALONZO MOMCLLEN JAMES R. RESSEL
WESLEY SWANK CHAS. STEWART
Names of Comrades of Company I who died of disease during the war period. In my diary I havo a note of the death of Alfred Merrill. The War Department reports him discharged in 1864 Perhaps he was dead before the discharge reached him.
Numes of 65 comrades of the Sixth lowa Infantry Killed at the Battle of
ORIA S. MEDCALF*
SHJELON
D. KEY
6.1.0ch
H. KEED
W. DAVIS
6. REEDY
FR. WEID
1.1. HOWE
GEO. RTFD
BICU WHITE
4.EO. W. HLESS
DAVID J. HANS
SOL. k1.11.0GG
GEORGE RAICK
FRANK T. MOTT
JOHN M. WEAVER
WALTER SMITH
ZEPH. F. DELANY
ALBERT M. SMITH
GEORGE W. CLARK
NATHANIEL CARTER
GEORGE W. WILLSEY
JOHN W. ARMSTRONG
WILLIAN T. DU FFORD
ARCHIBALD CONNERS
NOYES W. WADSWORTH
ALBERT 4. NEATWORTH
CAPT. DANIEL ISEMINGER
FURISTOR C. PHILBROOK
JAS HIGHT IS. YOUNG
WM. DELAP
H. W. SMITH
DAL. M.GEE
J. B. DUNCAN
D. P. EVANS 1. 1. PAYNE
JAS. LACKLY
J. M. SAYER
WM. SHEETS
W.H. BWAYNG
H. L. KILLS
#. H. WAUGH
G. W. MSRP
O. H. MILLER
". J. THEENKY
M. K. HARDING
HUS. JOHNSON
R. CRAWFORD
G. R. VINCENT
L. D. PRATHER
H. W. BOWERS
0. 1, ATKINSON
JACK WIGGINS
NO. LOCKHARD
HAT. MITCHELL
JAN. CALDOUN
W. R. CRAWFORD
J. L. HARRISON
JAS. H. SPARLANG
CAR J. LANSING
THOS. NekISSICK
JNO. HOARDJIAN
DAVID MORELAND
LOS. FULLERTON
COMPANYA 8
COMPANYF 6
COMPANY B 10
COMPANY G 5
COMPANY 0 4
COMPANYH 5
COMPANYDI
COMPANYIS
COMPANYE18
COMPANY K
They were killed in the din of battle Where the bullets were flying thick and fast, They were buried by comrades in hallowed graves As our National heroes, while time shall last.
COMPANY I
The Company was organized in Burlington, Iowa, after the first call for troops in 1861, and went into camp (Fair Grounds) early in July and on the 18th of July was mustered into the United States service as Company I, Sixth Iowa Infantry.
As we assembled in the line for muster, In the makenp, the company was cosmopolitan, They were born in many diferent Union States And one was from the Iste of Man. There were Irish patriots from the Shannon River, Galway and the Killarney lakes as well, Sprightly Swiss from the white snow capped Alps, Crags and peaks-the haunts of William Tell.
There were Austrians, dwellers along the Bine Danube, Germans from Bingen, yes, Bingen on the Rhine And Swedes from Stockholm, on the Baltic Sea, Others from the north-beyond the Arctic line. England too, gave us some valiant warlike sons As ever slept beneath the gentle falling dew, And Scotland's highland lads were as bravo As the "Thin Red Line" that fought at Waterloo.
There were those who fought in other wars: Swartz was in the great army in Europe That fought the French at Magenta and Solferino, While Merrill with the Regulars on the plains Had skirmished with the indians-Apache and Navajho, Turner at Sebastopol heard the guns af fokerman Wadsworth played our National airs at Vera Cruz, Brydolf fought with Taylor along the Rio Grande.
THE SIXTH IOWA INFANTRY
The Regiment was composed of ten companies from the following towns with the number of men as shown:
No. Men Killed
Company A Marion, 87 ..
B Charlton. 85. .. 15
C Eldora 83.
D Centerville 86 15
.. E Albia
87.
.. F Occola .. 84 17
.. G Iowa City 83 14
II Montrose 87 10
.. I Burlington. 86. 20
K Mt. Pleasant. 00.
Field and Staff 17.
Total at Muster in ..
875.
Recruits from time to time 246. Total No. in Regiment. . 1121 150
MARCHES OF THE SIXTH IOWA
Miles Marched
4,999
Miles by Railroad.
3,903
Miles by Steamboat.
2,310
total miles traveled
10,338
BROTHERS IN THE COMPANY
The Antrobns boys were brothers, also the Bradley hoys; Fleming had a brother in the 25th lowa and another in a Rebel Alabama regiment. Charles was my playmate and schoolmate in boyhood. bunkmate during my service and was killed in a skirmish after the Battle of Bentonville, and after the surrender of the Rebel Army; the two Harpman boys were brothers; David and John Key were brothers; their father and another brother were in a Rebel Texas regnaent and were captured at Vicksburg; the three Lowery boys were brothers and each received a severe wound Linton had a brother in Company K, who was killed at the Battle of Peach Tree Creek.
RELIGION IN THE ARMY
A great number of the boys were not affiliated with any church and perhaps had no preference. Silversmith and Jericho were Jews. Jericho was wounded and later, killed; Silversmith was wounded. Conroy and Eicholtz were Catholics. Conroy was timid and deserted. Eicholtz always prayed during violent thunder storms, and when going into battle, would pray and cross bini- self vigorously, after which
"He was there when the scrap beguu, And was there when the serap was done."
Pratt was a Methodist and was killed at Missionary Ridge. His father, chaplain of a regiment, was killed at IIelena, Ark. a few months before. Jackson was a Methodist, a cannon ball beheaded him at Griswoldville. Philbrook was a Universalist-a believer in the salvation of all mankind. He was among the slain at Shiloh. Clark was an Atheist-a disbeliever in the existance of a God, devil heaven, hell or a rational life beyond the grave, and the writer has always entertained similar views. Clark went to eternity ut Shiloh when the shower of death struck the regiment on the faieful April 6th.
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