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C'has. E. Price, discharged Feb. 16, 62, for disability.
Samuel Richards, promoted chaplain June 13, '63; resigned Jannary 29, '64.
Recruits.
W. R. Smith, veteran, worin lel at Snake Creek. Gap. Ga., mustered ont July 16, '65.
HI. B. Runnels, mustered into service to take effect March 4, '63; mustered ont July 16, '65. James Franklin, cook for company from 1861 to 1864.
George R. Watt, mustered into service in Dec. 61 ; mustered out July 16, '65, as Sergeant.
SEVENTH INFANTRY REGIMENT. (THREE YEARS' SERVICE.)
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY E. Privates.
Chadderon, Jonna G., discharged April 7, 1862. Darrow, Thomas R., discharged Dec. 21, 1861.
EIGHTH INFANTRY REGIMENT. (THREE YEARS' SERVICE.)
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY K.
R cruits.
Gondy, Robert L., discharged April 22, 1863, disability.
THIRTEENTH INFANTRY REGIMENT.
(THREE YEARS' SERVICE.)
This was organized under the Ten-Regi- ment Bill at Dixon, Ill., May 9, 1861, and mustered into the U. S. Service May 24, 1861. It made several marches through Missouri and Arkansas, and July 9, 1864, consolidated with the Fifty-sixth Illinois Infantry Volunteers.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY E.
Priente.
Patch, William B., deserted March 10, 1862.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY G.
Recruits.
Allen, Henry D., died Nov. 5, 1861. Bachus, Delos W., mustered out June 18, 1864.
Stiles, George H., deserted Oct. 27, 1862.
FIFTEENTH INFANTRY REGIMENT.
(THREE YEARS' SERVICE.)
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY C. . Privates.
See, Garrett, discharged Aug. 13, 1862, Jisability. Ste, Alfred, discharged Jane 1, 1862, disability. Wood, Newel P., Vet., mustered out May 30, 18115.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY H.
Veteran.
MeKinley, Jaures 11., mustered out Aug. 14, 1865.
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TWINTILTH INFANTRY.
(THREE YEARS' SERVICE )
This regiment was organized at Joliet, May 14, 1861, as volunteers. It was mus- tered into the United States service for three years, June 13, 1861, by Capt. T. G. Pit her, U. S. A. The regiment left Joliet June 18, by order of Governor Yates, and proceeded to Alton, Illinois, July 6th ; moved to St. Louis Arsenal on the 10th, to Cape Girardeau on the 12th, to Bird's Point ; October 17th, returned to Cape Gi- rardeau : on the 19th moved to Frederick- town, and on the following day had an engagement with the enemy, under Jeff. Thompson, in which it was victorious. Janu- ary 14, 1862, accompanied General Grant on a reconnaissance in Kentucky, toward Columbus, and returned to Bird's Point on the 20th. On the 2d of February moved to Fort Henry, and on the 4th occupied the Fort. February 11th arrived before Fort Donelson, and participated in the three days' battle. Arrived at Pittsburg Landing March 24th ; was engaged in the battle of Shiloh, April 6th and 7th; was ordered from its position before Coriuth June 3d, arriving at Jackson the 8th. September 1st, engaged the enemy at Brit- ton's Lare, and returned to Jackson on the 4th; arrived at Lagrange on the 11 th and moved from there to Holly Springs on the 30th ; left Holly Springs December Ist; crossed the Tallahatchie river on the 3d, arriving at Oxford ; returned to Talla- hatchie river December 24, 1862.
The regiment was mustered out July 16, 1865, at Louisville, Ky., and arrived at Chicago July 19, 1805, for final payment and discharge.
The above is a brief sketch of the move- ments of the Twentieth Regiment, and below may be found the names of those who volunteered from De Witt county.
Lirt Cl al. Evan Richards, killed in battle, May 12, 1863. Ad' te t.
John R. Conklin, term expored Nov. 27, 1864.
Christopher Goodl rake, resizned Sept. 17, 1864. Rolla T. Richards, me -teit 1 out July 16, 1865.
Sammuel Richards, resigned Jan 20, 1864.
NON-COMMISSIONED STAFF.
John R. Conklin, Į remou d.
EdwinW. Gideon, d. at Clinton, III. Nov. 29, 1861.
MUSTER RULL UMPANY E.
James M North, term expirel Ang. 6, 1564. John A. Ediniston, mustered out July 16, 1565.
First Lientemints.
IIenry C. Phares, resigned Jan. 30, 1862. Samuel Denton, mu-tered out July 16, 1865.
Second Lieutenants.
Vespasian Warner, term expired Dec. 10, 1864. John M. Porter, must'd out as serg't. July 16, 65.
Sigeants.
Eph. D. Carruthers, k'd at Ft. Donl'sn Feb. 15, '62 Jno. M. Porter, vet .. mi'd out July 15, 65, as s'gt.
Corporals. Jas. M. Lemen. disch'd June 13, '64. as sergeant. James MeAlhaney, reduced ; deserted.
Saun'1 B. MeMurray, died Monn Icity, Mar. 13,'65 Win. M. Brewster, disch'd Nov. 12. '62; disbl'ty. John A. Darbe, despited, Oct 1, 1961.
Thos, N. Bverley, disch'd April 20, '63: wounds Lafayette. Lucas, died at ( 'ineinnati. March 31. '62 Martin Morely, vet. k'd Atlanta, Ga. July 31, '64. Mesiciuns. Chas Aughenbaugh, dis. Nov. 25, '61 : di-'blty. Win. R. Bayles, vet., mn-t'd out May 13, '65.
Wugruer. Martin R. Harrison, died C'ape Girad'u, Oct. 6, '61. Priroot 8. Alex. Riley, disch'd Sept. 6, 1862 : disability. Allen, Win. A., deserted Oct. 3), IstI.
Bolton, John G., disch'd June 13, 1864. Payha, Gustave, disch'd June 13. 1864. Batty, John W .. disch'd June 13, 1-64. Brown, Bmj. S, died April 9, 1>64 w unds. Bites, Franci- M., diseli'd Sept 5. '62; disb'Ity. Butler, Thomas, disch'd Oct. 28, 1802; wounds. Brewster. James R , died at Cairo, Nov. 17, '61. Bayler, George, disch'd April 12. 02; di-l'hy. (in. Asa W., died at Clinton, 11 . March 22, 72. Pain. John C., died at L risville, Ky., Jump 5, '63. C'in, John W .. died April 16, 1863: wounds. ('henoworth, Gideon, disch' FAp. 14, '62. wounds. ( ,, Wm. D., died at Clint n. Il., May 22, '62. Comstock, William J., discharged June 13. 1864. ( lark, Thomas W., discharged.
C'arty, William, diel ( ape Girard'u, Sept. 15, '61. Drury, John, deserted Det. 3. 1SB1. Iranklin, Benj .. Dr. Ver. M.O., disd July 16, '65. Gibbs, Reuben D., distI'd June 18, 1-64. Grithin, John M., die lat Ft. Donel-on Mar. IS, '61. IL.dl, James M., dischi'd August 28, 1862. Harrold, Oliver, vet .. mt it .July In, '65, as s'gt. Il. 11. Joshna C., dis di'd N v. 14, '62; disability. ITornell, Lucian A. B. disch'd June 13, 1864. Ifull, George A .. dischi'd June 13, ISH4. Hubbell, Ephraim 1 , died of wounds, Ap. 10, '62. Jones, Joseph M., died at Annapolis, Der. 12. Mit. Judd, Milton Y., trans, to V. R. (. Ang. 9, '63. Kneadler, Al ner C., discharged June 13, 1864. Kelly, John A , died at ( inte n, III .. Mar 30, '62. Kinney, John J., died at Paducah, Feb. 20, '62. King. Sylvester M., disch'd Oct. 12, '62; dis bly. McDonald, John W , di-chi'd Sept. 29, 12: dis'blty. MeFarland, John, vet., mustered out July 16, '65. Morrison, Joseph, mustered out July 16. 1865. M .Gee, Theodore, discharged June 13. 1864. Moody, Reuben D., discharged June 13, 1864. Mecumb. Hebt. II., vet corp , absent at mus. ont. Maloney. Patrick, died at St. Louis, Nov 24. '02. Martin, Alexander, vet , mustd out July 16, '65. Miller, William II., die lat Pekin. Martin Samuel P, vet., must'd ont July 16, '65. . Marrs, William H., corp., dia Oct 12. 62 : winds. Me Hongh, James, discharged June 13, 1>f4. Nicholson, Thomas, died at Cairo Nov. Is, '61. Oshorn, John M., dis harge l for disability. ()-born, Reuben E , died at St. Louis, Mar. 28, '62 D'Larry, Daniel, discharged Ang. 9, 1804. Porter, John A., discharged 1-62: d'sability. P'rond. Samuel, vet., mu- out July 1. '85, s're't. li bb, Stephen D., killed at Shiloh. April 6, '02. Robb, Joshua C., died at Waynesville. Ap 8, '62. Rateliff; Ely, kol at Rivmond, Miss., May 12, 63. Samtron, Orestos .S. v. t., missing since Ap. 13, 63. Schmidt, David, discharged Jun 13. 1-4. Sate, J. mes W., disc mangel D'eb. 6, 7 ;. di- Tily Solom n. John, di el at Vicks urg, July 9, 163. Short, John, discharged Jan. 8. 1SP3. Stewart, Charles .A., dischi'. June 12, '62 : dis'hty. Sadion, James A. k d P'ritton'- Lane. Sept. 1, '62.
Thomas, William E., discharged June 13, 1864. West, David, discharged Nov. 28, 1861 : dish'ty. Win-low, Charles A., discharged June 13, 1864. Winn, Renben J. W., deserted October 12, 1862. Wilson, Asa, discharged June 13, 1864.
Yeatman, James P., discharged June 13, 1864.
Veterans.
Bean, James H., mustered out July 16, 1865.
Long. Lewis, discharged April 12. 1865.
Marsh, George F., mns. ont July 16. '65, as serg't. Street, John F .. mms. out July 16, '65. as serg't. Watt, George R., mus, out July 16, '65, as serg't.
Recruits. Anghorn, Renben, died at St. Louis, Mar. 28, '62. Bettis, Alexander G., mustered out Oet. 1, 1864. Carter, Stepben R . disch'd Sept. 2, 761 ; dli-b'Ity. Hegle, Jacob, disch'd May 2, 1862; disability. IIngle, Jacob, must'd ont July 16. '65, as corp'l. Hutchinson, James H., died at Cincinnati, Mar. 19. 1862; wounds.
Hilson, J. Howard, died at St. Louis May 7. '62. Kelly, William B, mustered out July 16, 1865. King, Joel E, disch'd Oct 11. '62; disability. Maldenhour. Frederick, must'd out Julv '16, '65. MeCaragan, Thomas, k'd, Raymond, May 18, '63. Phillips, Thomas B., mus'ered ont July 16, 1865. Porter, Isaac R., disch'd Oet 29, 1463: disability. Smith, William It , mustered out July 16, 1865.
Under-Conk.
Rounds, Henry B., mustered out July 16, 1865.
TWENTY-FIFTH INFANTRY REGIMENT.
(THREE YEARS' SERVICE. )
This regiment was organized Aug. 4th, 1861. Ordered to Missouri we find them with the army at Rolla, Mo., December 1861, participating in the campaign against Mccullough, Van Dorn and Price ; engaged in the battles of Pea Ridge, March 6 and 8, 1×62. April following, commenced march to Batesville, Arkansas, at which place we find them May 8. Assigned to General Jeff. C. Davis' division,and began march to Cape Girardeau, Mo .; arrived there on the 21st, a distance of 252 miles ; embarked on steamers for Hamburg Land- ing, engaged in the reduction of Corinth, also assisting in the battles of Chattanooga, Chickamauga, Marion Bridge, Kenesaw MIt., Atlanta and Stone River. Officers killed, 3; enlisted men, 35; wounded, 97; died, 184; prisoners, 17; discharged for disability, 185.
Colonel. Caswell P. Ford resigned April 14, 1863.
TWENTY-SIXTH INFANTRY. (THREE YEARS' SERVICE.)
A portion of Company "K" of this regiment volunteered from this county. The regiment was mustered into the United States service at Camp Butler, August 31, 1861, and was ordered to Quiney, Illinois, for the protection of that place. They were not armed, and the men did guard duty here with hickory clubs. The 26th was a gallant regiment,and participated in many hard-fought battles. It served out the full time of service and received final payment and discharge at Springfield, Illi- nois, July 28, 1865.
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Following is a list of the battles in which this regiment participated :
Ackworth, Adairsville, Altoona, Atlanta, siege of, Bentonville, Big Shanty, Bird Song Ferry, Big Hatchie, Bouneville, Bart Hickory, Casey- ville, Chatahooche river, Collierville, Columbia, Congaree creek, Corinth, siege of Corinth, Oclo- ber 3 and 4. 1562, Coldwater, Dallas, Davis's mills, Decatur, Ezra Church, Farmington, Goldsboro, Greyville, Griswoldville, Holly Springs, Island, No. 10, 1kua, Jackson, Miss, Kingston, Konesaw Mountain, Lamar, Lovejoy Station, Little Salka- hatchie, Lumpkin Mills, Lynch Creek, Marietta, Mission Ridge, Fort McAlister, New Madrid, Nick ajack, Oxford, Powder Creek, Pumpkin Creek, Poco- taligo, Raleigh, Red Oak, Resaca, Rienzi, Rogers- ville, Salkahatchie, Savannah, Scotboro, Snake Creek Gap, Sweetwater, Vicksburg.
The marches made by this regiment were from Commerce to New Madrid, Mo. ; Pittsburg Landing to Booneville, Miss. ; Corinth to Oxford, Miss .; Corinth to Tus- enmbia, Ala. ; Vicksburg to Jackson, Miss. ; Memphis to Chattanooga, Tenn .; Chatta- nooga to Knoxville, and return ; Chatta- nooga to Atlanta, Ga. ; Atlanta to the sea, Savannah to Washington, D. C. Total distance marched by the regimeut iu four years' service, 6,931 miles.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY K.
Corporal.
Jonathan P. Gray, vet., must. out July 20, '65. Wagoner. On the 20th of September, it was ordered Martin L. Todd, vet., absent sick at muster out of regiment. into Missouri, where it remained scouting Privates. during the winter, with headquarters at Bowman, John F., veteran. Gray, Eli, vet., must'd out July 20, 1865; as corporal. Hoffman, Morgan J., vet., shot by Provost guards. King, Geo. W., lost right arm at Atlanta, Ga., August 14. 1864. Morefor.I, John, disch'd Aug. 2, '62; disability. Mcclintock, John Ironton. At the battle of Fredericktown, Company " A " was on the skirmish line. In March, 1862, with General Steele's com- mand it moved southward, and joined Gen- eral Curtis' army. Was engaged in the battle of Cache and in several skirmishes. At the battle of Cotton Plant, Company Riddal, James, discharged. Riddal, David W., vet., must'd out July 20, '65. Spelts, Louis, disch'd Jan. 20, '65; term expd. Stanford, William, vet., must. out July 20, '65. Wilson, James H., yet., must'd out July 20, '65. Veterans. " A," on skirmish line, met and repulsed a charge of 2,000 Texan Rangers. Camped near Helena and made eight expeditions up and down the river. Wintered in Forsythe, John II., mustered out July 20, 1865. Smalldon, John, must'd out July 20, '65 ; as ser- geant. South East, Mo. Was ordered south and attached to the First Brigade, Smith, George II., must'd out July 20, 1865. First Division, Thirteenth Army corps, Rer vits. participating in the battles of Port Gibson, Baker, Samuel C., mustered ont June 2, 1965. Frisby, Jonathan G., mustered ont June 19, '65. Genging, Edwin K., Iost right leg at Benton- ville, N. C., March 22, 1865. Haynes, Greenberry, must'd out July 20, 1865. Jacobs, Theodore H , Champion Hills, Black River Bridge, as- sault and siege of Vicksburg and the siege of Jackson. Moved to New Orleans and thence to Texas. January Ist, 1864, re- enlisted as veterans and returned home on veteran furlough.
King, George W., absent, wounded at muster out of regiment. Morris, Winfield, mustered out July 20, 1865. Morris, B. J., $6
Mobley, William F., Robble, Henry, Reid, Lewis B.,
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Rankin, John W., =
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Riddle, Zebmlon,
Riddon, William A., Riddal, David, Sutton, Amos R., mustered out June 2, 1865. Spelts, George A.,
Sheet, Charles A. L., =
Sheet, John W., 71
Sampson, William M, must'd ont July 20, '65. Todd, John F. M.,
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THIRTY-SECOND INFANTRY.
(THREE YEARS' SERVICE. }
This regiment was mustered into United States service as Illinois Volunteers, Dec. 31, 1861. It served the full term, and participated in a number of battles sus- taining heavy losses. While in the U. S. service it traveled about 11,000 miles. Was mustered out at Fort Leavenworth Sept. 6, 1865.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY H.
First Sergeant. John P. Wright, killed at Shiloh April 6, 1502.
Prir itis. Lakins, John, died. Meeks, Squire It., vet , mustered out Sept. 16, '65.
THIRTY.THIRD INFANTRY. THREE YEARS' SERVICE.
In this regiment De Witt county was represented by a few volunteers in com- panies "A" and "D," whose names may be seen immediately following this brief history. The regiment was organized at Camp Butler, Sept., 1861, by Col. Charles E. Hovey, and mustered into the U. S. service by Capt. T. G. Pitcher, U. S. A.
The regiment was ordered to New Or- leans, where it did guard duty. The non- veterans were sent home aud mustered out Oct 11th, 1864. During a trip by rail to join the 16th army corps, the train was thrown from the track and nine men were killed and seventy wounded. March 27th, arrived in front of Spanish Fort, the main defense of Mobile, and, until its capture, April 8th, was actively engaged. Loss:
one killed, two died of wounds and nine wounded. Marched to and encamped on the Alabama river. Here it received the news of Lee and Johnson's surrender, after which its operations were not of a hostile character. Was mastered out at Vicks- burg Nov. 24th, 1865, and ordered to Camp Butler for final payment and dis- charge.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY A. Corporals.
Isaac N. McCuddy, died at Irontoo, Mo., Oct. 19, '61.
Prirates.
Allyn, Edward, vet., mastered out Nov. 24, '65. Davenport. Isaiah S., vet., ‘
De Boice, William H. H., died at fronton, Mo., Jan. 2, 62. Dines, Martin, died at Ironton, Mo., Nov. 16, '61. Finch, George D., Vet., mustered out Nov. 24, 205. as corporal.
Garrett. Louis, vet., died at home on furlough. Howe, Jesse HT. died at Ironton, Mo , Nov. 10, '61. Montgomery, Chas. D., discharged Feb. 24, 63; wounds.
Phillip-, Philip H., vet., mustered out Nov. 24, '65, as sergeant.
Spradling, John W , disch'd April 3, '64; wounds. Spradling, Richard M., vet., disch'd Nov. 24. '65; term expired
Zartman, Absalom, vet., killed at Vicksburg, Miss., May 24 '63.
Veteran. Power, Matthew H., sg't, died at Cairo, Oct. 24, 64, Recruits.
De Boice, Francis M. Spradling, James, mustered out Nov. 24, '65.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY G. Privates.
Atkins, Francis D
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY D. Rer -vit.s. Hodgkins, Alfred HI., died at Meridian, Miss., Ang. 7, '65. Orr, Alfred, tr fr 124, III., dis. Oet. 27, '65 ; dsbl'ty. MUSTER ROLL COMPANY G. Privates.
Browa, George P., disch'd Feb. IS, '63; disabl'ty. Ilickman, William L., dis. Jan. 13, '62 ; disabl'ty. Swearingen. Isaac T., vet., must. ont Nov. 24, '65.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY K.
Recruits.
Hendrick, Samuel A., died at Old Town, Ark., Aug. 9, 62.
THIRTY-FOURTHI INFANTRY. ( THREE YEARS' SERVICE.)
Was organized at Camp Butler, Sep. 7, 1861, by Col. E. N Kirk. Oct. 2d. moved to Lexington, Ky., and from thence to Lonisville, and then to Camp Nevin, Ky., where it remained nntil Feb. 14, 1862. Marched to Bowling Green and thence via at Nashville, Franklin and Columbia to Savannah on the Tennessee river. Arrived Pittsburg Landing, April 7, 1862, and was hotly engaged in that battle, losing Major Levanway and fifteen men killed and 112 wounded. From thence moved to Corinth, and was engaged on the 29th of May,
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losing one man killed and five wounded. From Corinth, moved to Inka and Flor- ence, Ala. Was camped over one month at Battle Creek, and from there moved to Louisville. Oct. 1st, 1862, left Lonisville for Frankfort. Oct. 4th, skirmished at Clayville, Ky. Nov. 27th, had a skirmish at Lavergne. Assisted in driving the enemy from Nashville. On Nov. 29th, moved via Independence llill, toward Mnr- freesboro. 30th, took position as extreme right of Union lines. 31st, the enemy at- tacked the regiment in overwhelming force, driving it back on the main line, when the enemy's cavalry made a charge capturing many of the regiment. Loss-killed 21, wounded 93, missing 66. Skirmished near Liberty Gap, June 24th, driving the enemy from his position ; losing 3 killed and 26 wounded. Nov. 25th, ordered to join the Brigade on the battle-field of Chattanooga. At 1 o'clock, A. M., of the 26th moved via Chickamauga Station-met the retreating enemy near Graysville, and was engaged about half an honr. Re-enlisted as veterans and returned home on veteran furlough. Moved South in February, 1864. Was mustered out at Louisville, Ky, July 12, 1865. Received final payment and dis- charge at Chicago, July 16, 1×65.
THIRTY-FOURTH INFANTRY REGIMENT.
(THREE YEARS' SERVICE.) MUSTER ROLL, COMPANY D. Recruits.
Fisher, James A., vet. reernit, M O., July 12, 165. Robbins, Daniel F., " " deserted May 24, '64.
MUSTER ROLL, COMPANY G.
Veteraus.
Ball, Geo. II., mustered ont July 12, '65. as Corp'] Banghman, Jacob 11., mustered out July 12, '65, as Corporal. Baughman, David J., mustered out July 12, '65, as Sergeant.
Brewer, John, mustered out July 12. '65, as Serg't. Brownfield, James, mustered out July 12, '65, as Sergeant.
Buck, Ira, discharged Oct. 7, '64, disability.
Cully, Richard N., mustered out July 12, '65, as Corporal.
Clendenen, Henry, Sergeant, transferred to V. R. C., Feb. 25, '65. Crisler, Anselm S., mustered out July 12, '65, as Sergeant.
Davis, Elias, deserted May 25, '65.
Farris, John E., mustered out July 12, '65.
Geidner, Timothy, died at Nashville, June 22, '64; wounds.
Glore, William H .. mustered out July 12, '65, as Sergeant.
Mick, Isaac, mustered out July 12, '65, as Serg't. Mick, Peter,
Moore, Isaac V., promoted to 1st Lieutenant. Mel'oy, David, mustered out July 12, '65.
as Corp'l. Meyer, Henry,
Modglia, Troy,
Newton, Truman C., "
Perkins, James )]., promoted Pratt, llery C., mustered out July 12, '65, as Sergeant.
Palmer, J. T., mustered ont July 12, '65.
Piersou, Robert,
Pickett, Samuel, =
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Rogge, William, =
Rogge, Henry, mustered out July 12, '65. Russell, Albert, =
Smith, Henry II., Stanley, Jos. 11., Sherman, Alb't C., "
MUSTER ROLL, COMPANY K.
Recruits. Wilson, Arthur W., mustered out, Oct. 8, '66.
THIRTY-EIGHTII INFANTRY, (Three Years' Service.)
There were a few volunteers in com- pany F of this regiment from De Witt connty. Their names may be seen below. The regiment was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, in September, 1861, by Col. William P. Carlin. Its first engage- ment occurred October 21st, at Frederick- town, with the enemy under command of Jeff Thompson. Participated in the last days of the siege of Corinth ; charged a battery at Knob Gap, capturing two guns. Loss three killed and eight wounded ; in the battle of Stone river, loss thirty-four killed, one hundred and nine wounded, and thirty-fonr missing; engaged at Liberty Gap; June 26, 1862, skirmished with the enemy, losing three killed and nineteen wounded ; was at Chickamauga, losing one hundred and eighty men killed, wounded, and missing. Was in the campaign of Chattanooga, losing four killed, thirty-six wounded, and three missing, and was en- gaged in several other minor engagements and many long and severe marches. The regiment was mustered ont in Texas and ordered home.
THIRTY-EIGHTH INFANTRY REGIMENT. ( Three Years' Service.) Quartermaster. Reuben N. Laurence, mustered out Mar. 20, 1866.
NON. COMMISSIONED STAFF. Q. M. Sergeant.
Jason Ham.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY F.
Sergeants. John II. Leigher, trans to V. R. C. Sep. 6, 1863. Corporals. Chas. II. Omsby, mus. ont Sep. 1, '64 as serg't. Renben N. Lawrence, vet., trans. to N. C. S., pro. Q. M.
Privates. Howser, Alvin F., died in Andersonville prison Sept. 27, 1864. No. of grave 9550.
Ishmael, Richard T., vet., deserted July 3, 1864.
Jeffrey, Francis M., must'd out Sept. 15, 1864, as 1st sergeant.
Onstatt, George, mus. ont Sept. 15, '64.
l'arks, John, mustered ont Sept. 15, 1864.
Smith, George B., mustered out Sept. 15, 1864. Smith, Walter, trans. to U. S. Navy Feb. 5, 1862.
Recruit. Ogden, Charles E., mustered out March 20, 1866. THIRTY-NINTH INFANTRY REGIMENT.
The Thirty-ninth regiment began organ- izing as soon as the news of the firing on | Fort Sumter reached Chicago. It assumed
the name of " Yates' Phalanx " in honor of His Excellency Governor Yates. Aus- tin Light, of Chicago, was appointed Col- onel ; and under his direction the organiza- tion was completed, and on the morning of October 13, 1861, it left for the field of action, being assigned to the army of the Potomac. January 3, 1862, the advance of a rebel force 15,000 strong, under com- mand of " Stonewall " Jackson, attacked companies D, I and K, in command of Major Mann, near Bath, Va., and after a brisk little fight were repulsed ; then with two pieces of artillery, a liberal display of strategy and courage, the enemy was held in check for nearly twenty-four hours. Companies C and G, under command of Capt. Stoughton were also attacked at Great Cacapon Bridge, but repulsed the enemy with considerable loss. Companies C and F drew into ambush about 500 of Ashby's Cavalry, and after killing and wounding 30 ronted them. From this it made some long and severe marches, suf- fering much from cold and hunger, serving occasionally on guard duty.
Took part in the brilliant fight at Win- chester, March 23, 1862, that resulted in the utter defeat of "Stonewall " Jackson's forces. The regiment participated in many hard-fought battles, numerons skirmishes, and several hard and long marches, and was one of the most gallant regiments in the late war. It received its final pay- ment and discharge at Springfield on Dec. 16th, 1865.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY B.
Corporals.
Elliot B. Hill, discharged Aug. I, '64; disability.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY D. Second Lieutenants.
Austin Towner, resigned, Sep. 4th, '62. Gergo W. Linn, mustered out as Sergeant, Dec. 6, '65.
Privates.
Bullis, Newman, discharged, Sep. 10,'64, term ex- Dresser, Lewis, vet., killed at Deep Run, Va., Ang. 16, '64.
German, Allen, deserted, Dec. 18, '61.
Griffith, George, died Aug. 31, '62; wounds. Godfrey, Isaac W., vet., mustered out July 20, '65. ITare, Jolin, discharged, May 31, '62; disability. Hummel], Robert N., vet,, killed at Fort Gregg, Va., April 2d, '65.
flewett, Frank, discharged June 9, '62 ; disability. Jones, William F., vet., absent ; sick at M. O. of Regiment. Lankenaw, Henry, vet., killed at, Deep Run, Va. Aug. 16, '64.
Lyons, John, vet., mustered out Dec. 6, '65, as Corporal.
Lucen, Thomas, vet., mustered out Dec. 6, '65, as Corporal.
McCarnley, Frederick, vet., M. O., Dec. 6, '65, as Corporal ; wounded.
Martin, John, discharged June 6, '62.
Miller, Jobn, vet., discharged Jan. 15; disability. MeLaughlin, John, transferred to Bat. B, 5th U. S. Art., Dec. 5. '62.
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