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REYNOLDS HISTORICAL GENEALOGY COLLECTION
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WAR FOR THE UNION, --
1861 - - 1865.
A RECORD of its DEFENDERS,
LIVING AND DEAD,
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STEUBEN COUNTY, INDIANA;
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History of Veteran Organizations
and Kindred Associations.
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Preface.
F vinancies compeled amature work in the preparation of this record, with
rhetoric and proof reading at fault there ocenr many typographical errors that would be mortifing to a professional author or a practical printer, but not being either our pride is less, however, wo respectfully ask the public to overlook these and pass to, and especialy note, all errors in names or omission of any soldier in their regiment, company, or the Roll of Honor and report by postal card. Wo wishing to prepare a more perteet roster in the future; the same to be deposited in the recorder's office.
In the form and character of this record more than mere acknowledgment is due to Confrade R. H. Wramer, formaly editor of the Steuben Ropublican, and also largely indebted to Hon. F. Macartney and Comrades Dr. G. W. McConnell, Geo. E. Young, A. F. Day, and many others for special remem- berances of men and events of 1861. The compiling of this record has been no easy task. Correct information diffeult to obtain, records not always reliable, especialy the Adjutant General's Reports, memory at fault, and often it seems only tradition of persons and events is left to build upon. Among its own people the part that Steuben County took in the great struggle is being rapidly forgotten. This record not withstanding it many dofeets it is hoped will be a step towards a more perfect work by a movie able compiler.
Submitted in F. C. 1 ..
JEHSE II. CARPENTER.
CONTENTS.
WAR HISTORY OF STEUBEN COUNTY.
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Introduction
5 Hundred and Twenty-ninth Ind. 92
Fourth Michigan Vol. Iut't.
6 Hundred and Fifty-second Ind. 36
Forty-second Illinois Vol. Inf't.
9 Miscellaneous Enbistments 38
MeCheHan's Dragoons
11 Recapitulation of Enlisted Men 89
Ninth Indiana Vol. Int't.
The Draft -
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Twenty-first Indiana Vol. Int'l. 11
Bounties - -
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Twenty ninth Indiana Vol. Inf'i. 12
Forty-fourth Indiana Vol. Inf't.
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Seventy-fourth Ind. Vol. Inf'l.
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Eighty eight Ind. Vol. Inf't.
21
Roll of Honor 12
One Hundredth Ind. Vol. Inf't. 25
Cemeteries of the County 18
Seventh Ind. Cavalry 28
Reunions 51.
G. A. R. AND W. R. C. POSTS.
H. Judson Kilpatrick Post, G A R No 45, W R C NO 68 55
S. C. Aldrich Post No 138, G A R. 58
B.J. Crosswait Post G A R No 150, WRC No 37 60
Middleton Perfeet Post CHAR No 173, W R C No 99 65
Miletus Metiowon Post No 289 68
MeLain Post No 312 G A R 70
freamon Griffith Post GA R No 387, W R O No 111 72 IL. 1 .. Townsend Post No 405 G A R 75 Recapitulat'on 77 Ex-soldier residents not listed in the GAR 78
SONS OF VETERANS CAMPS.
Pint Snyder Camp No 99 - 82
D. B. Frederick Camp No 109 83
C. HI. Daugherty Camp No 135 81
M. B. Butler Camp No 26 - 85
Charles F. Kinney Camp No 134
REMINISCENCIES.
Rominisconcies from a 7th Cavalry Boy,-Lafayette Burkett 87
Battle of Stone River, - . M. B. Butter 88
The 129th Ind. the Battles of Franklin and Nashville,- E. G. Molendy 91 Company # 74 Ind. ut Missionary Ridge, --- Nelson J. Letts 91
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Twelfth Ind. Cavalry -
Indiana Legion -
Army Surgeons and Pension Ex- aminers 41
WAR HISTORY
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STEUBEN COUNTY, INDIANA.
n Dec. 17th 1860, and subsequent conventions of South Carolina and C
other southern states, resolving upon secession from the Federal Union; no part of the country exhibited a stronger feeling to crush the hydra seeds of treason than little Steuben, the northeast county of Indiana. Discussion followed by activity in organization in defence of the Union was the order of the day. How prompt the patriotie Sons of the county rallied and the thoroughness of their work is a record of history, from the birth of the Palmetto Snake at Charlston, South Carolina, until its death at Appomattox Court House, Va. Steuben County Soldiers were at the front from the first to the last. Dr. Geo. W. MeConnell, one of the first settlers of the county and a prominent man of the State, imbuded with vim, energy, and patriotism al- ways manifested by him in public matters, kept communication open between Indianapolis, tho state capital, and Steuben County, going Ihwir often during the winter of 1860-61, promising the governor any aid he might ask from Steuben County.
On receipt of the news of firing upon Fort Sumpter, Dr. MeConnell called the first war meeting, over which Hon. A. W. Hendry presided, and citizens of all parties with unity participated with patriotie enthusiasm. Resolutions wero passed; that, "The Uuion must and shall be preserved;" and, "Party lines must be no more until the end of the strugle." This meeting resulted in tho following incident, worthy of record.
'Two nice party poles, tall, elegant and shapely, ono Republican one Deni- oerat, stood on the Public Square of Angola. Committees wore selected from each party, and in the presence of the people, these poles were ent down and cut up. A signification that Steuben's distinct party lines were no more, but were mingled and united for tho Union.
B. J. Crosswait, De. W. C. Weicht, T. D. Jones, and others acquainted with Military tactics commonced to drill tho mon of the county ont', in the spring of 1861, and at Pre: lent Lincoln's first call for 75,000 men a company was inmodiately organ, d, but situated as they were in the northeast corner of the
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state, without direct railroad or telegraph communication, they were unable to get their application to the Governor in time, and when they did, he with regret informed them that the state quoto of 6,000 men, under the President's call was filled, but so determined and enthused were some, that they sought places in regiments of other states.
FOURTH MICHIGAN VOL. INF'T.
Organized, May 16, 1861.
Mustered, June 20, 1861.
Among the first to benefit from Steuben County was the 4th. Mich, then be ing organized in an adjoining county of that state. The following were Steuben County Boys of
COMPANY B. 4TH MICH. VOL. INFT.
Aldrich, Eugone. Croxton, L. J. Mocch, Fred. W.
Allen, Charles H1. Crocket, leroy Meck, David
Adair, James 11.
Day, Adelbert F. Morse, Sanford
Bates, Charles
Davis, Enoch Nichols, Henry
Baker, W. T.
Divelbess, George W.
Prese, George
Bixler, F. M.
Fisher, Homer E.
Prese, Mathias
Bender, David
Fuller, Orson
Poiree, William J.
Britton, William
Fitch, Edson J.
Richardson, John.
Burns. N. C. Hacket, Andrew
Shaffer, Alfonzo.
Bryan, Joseph
Jones, Timothy T.
Shiek, Charles.
Caswell, A. D. Jones. Thomas D.
Tasker, Richard
Campbell, J. E. Kemery, Absolent
Tillotson, George.
Carver, Orvillo Kingley, A. J.
Carpenter, W. W. Monger, T. J.
Wheaton, Andrew. Young, George E.
A few more of Steuben Boys were in other Companies, but owing to want of records and othor causes, their names cannot be given; however two Boys are well remembered, Lester Scholfield and Henry Petrie, both were badly wonnd- ed in battle. Lester Scholfield now lives in Kansas, and Henry Petrie is a noted Physician of Oregon.
The above list was the largest body of men from Steuben County that was connected with the Army of the Potomne.
Some of these boys never returned, killed in battle or died from wounds and discasos, others from wounds and disabilities incident to a soldier's life were discharged. A majority of whom, on regaining health, reinlisted in other organizations for the war. The balance served their full time, and many yetoraned itt the samo regiment.
The Ith Mich. was at the front to the last moment of its time. Is loss in battle of men : Fofficers was a large per cent above the average of other regiments.
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At Gettysburg 296 men entered the battle, 75 were taken prisoners, 100 - wounded,, and 50 killed. In every engagement during the war, they made a loss, having five Colonels killed in battle and n correspondely large por cent of line officers and men.
LIST OF IMPORTANT BATTLES IN WHICH THE 4TH MICH. WAS ENGAGED.
Bull Run,
Malvern Hill,
Chancellorsville,
Seige of Yorktown,
Harrison Landing,
Upperville,
New Bridge,
Gainesville,
Gettysburg,
Hanover C. H.
Bull Run,
Brandy Station,
Mechanicsville,
Antietum,
Bristoe Station,
Gaines' Mill,
Shephardstown Ford,
Rappahannoch Station,
New Market,
Fredericksburgh,
Mine Run.
Petersburg.
WAR BEMINISSANCES.
In the month of September, 1861 a detail from Co. B. was doing picket duty on Vandorburgs Hill, which locality was noted at that time for its sharp picket firing, and the boys becoming disgusted with it, determined to punish the Johnes'. So one morning Second Sergeant Thos. D. Jones gethered a fow of Co. B. boys around him, and they deterininded to attack a strong pick- et post. It was just at the peep of day when they started, but it was not long before they found what they were looking for -- a fight- nor was it long bo- fore that picket post was driven in,badly whiped losing all their equipments. The plunder captured by Sergeant Jones and his squad was divided as far as it went, and the boys concluded they had glory enough for ono day.
On the 23 of May, 1862 the 4th Mich. with the rest of the fifth corps was on the march one of the Steuben boy's Homer E. Fisher being fatigued was allow- ed by the Captain to fall in the rear of the company, the Major of the regiment rode up to Fisher and ordered hhin into the ranks. An alterention ensued in which the Major got the worst of it. Of course Fishor was arrested for insubordination, and that night tried by drum head court martial and con- vieted. The next morning the regiment was sent out on u reconnaissance to Ascertain the site of Now Bridge which had been distroyed by the robels. Fisher henring of the probabilities of a fight begged to go along. He was allow- el to go and in the fight that followed on the banks of the Chickahomany, he became separated from his company, and going alone down to the left, completly destroyed a strong piket post of five rebel .. For his good con- duct that day his sentance of the night before was commuted. This was the third time that a reconnaissance had been made to loente this passngo of the Chickahomnny River, and to the glory of The 4th Mich. bo it said they did their work well. Ti y fordod the river to get at the onemy, and drove u brigado of boulsin ( nx from their works, with a loss of three mon killed und
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tivo wounded. On their return to camp, the regiment was met by Gen. Me. Mlellen, who complimented them very highly for their work ou that occasion.
The last compliment from the Johnies .--. The regiment was retained up to the last moment of its three years service, the last day and hour it wis before the enemy's works at Petersburg, Va. On the regiment being with lawn for discharge, a parting shot in the shape of a long conical fase shell was sent after them, but failed to explode. i Orville Carver picked it up and lugged it on an eight mile march to the transportation boats. He wes offen tempted to throw it away on. account of its great weight, but he persisted and now it is looked upon as an interesting relie but carefully han- dled, as-it is still loaded with distruction.
PISONAL RENT IS RENCES OF SOME OF CO. B. BOYE, WHO RETURNED AND NOW LIVING IN THE COUNTY, PROMINENT IN BUSINESS, POLITICS, AND OF SOCIAL STANDING.
ADBuBier F. DAS, fullfilled the full duty of a soldier during the entire war, taken prisoner at Gaines' Mill, June 27, 1862, while trying to rescue a wounded cutrade from the enemy, conveyed to Libby Prison where he was helebabout six weeks and exchanged, was again taken prisoner at Gettysburg and enjoyed the hospitality of Belle Isle for nearly two months and through strategy in hoodwinking the count of the rebel officers, the second time secured an exchange and rejoined his regiment. He veteraned in the same company and was one of the last to return home. He is now county Recorder.
Oavenue CARvea, with raro good fortune never was absent a mile of march, battle or skirmish in which his company was engaged, or his regular turn for pickof duty, or a regular ration issued during his three years service, and escaped all without being disabled either by bullet or disease. After the ex- pirationof three years service ho reenlisted in Hancock's Veforan Corps and ro- . mained until the close of the war. Since the war oceuping a prominent bus !- nese position as drugist at Angola, Post Master for many years, and filled other public frests, and is now the chosen State Senator for Steuben end La- Grange counties.
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Jon RienAndros, a true honest soldier; while'in line of duty at Gaines: Mill received a severe wound of the left arm and hand, making him disabled fer life. He received his disclargo Oct. 12, 1862, and now in a quiet manter follows his trade in Angola as best ho can for a livelihood, generous to a com- rado or person in need, an honored and respected citizen.
. Hounx Nionens, called the boys at rovcille, sounded the alarm, and beat the the taps on his drum from May, 1861 to Bee., 1865. No doubt the boys offen wished him and is drum where goldfiers generally wish annoyenees, but Hank obeyed orders, at with all the regiment could not have done withent hin.
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Age and the results of service show their marks, may it be distant when the mustering out taps are sounded for him.
GEORGE E. YouNG, was wounded at New Bridge, Va,, taken prisoner at Got- tysburg, exchanged after two months confinement at Richmond, and on tu - count of disability discharged, on recuperation was commissioned as Ass't. Trovost Marshall, afterwards as Adjt. of the 152 Ind. Vol. Among the pleasant episodes at the begining of the war was the marriages of Geo. E. Young to Elizabeth Freygang, and Fred. W Mecch to Helen Darrah, both Angola girls. These marriages were solemized by the regimental Chaplain in front of the regiment at dress parade on the eve of it departure. Comrade Young lived and is now enjoying life with his estimatable wife, but poor Fred. Mucchi killel in battle at Gaines' Mill, Va., Hever returned to gre t his bride. Such is often the fortunes and teriable realities of war.
SANFORD MORSE, a resident of Orland and a soldier from May, 186t to March. 1566, was recipient of rebel fare at Libby Prison for a serson, while there cain- ed the cognomon of "Doctor" as by his means his comrades received favors that saved life.
EDSON J. Frron, after three years service in Co. B. again volunteered to the end of the war., He was thorough, quiet, and method like m soldier's duties, as in citizen's work, an exellent accountant, gentlemanly in demenior he served as Deputy County Auditor with ability. His soldier record coupled with his com- potentey mado him fully deserving of the principal position.
FORTY-SECOND ILL. VOL. IND"I.
More men were called for and another block of Steuben County boys, who songht inmediato service, united their fortunes and glory with the 42nd III. Organized in July, 1861
STEUBEN COUNTY BOYS OF CO. I. 42ND IL.L.
Adams, James, Finch, Robert, Miner, William,
Ballard, Almon, Greenleaf, A. N. Moorebonse, Sherman,
Carson, W. 1. Goodale, A. N. Nash, Elijah,
Carson, John,
Hart, Thompson, Nash, John B.
Carpenter, Gordon, Hart, Edwin 11. Opie, Benjamin,
Carpenter. Volnoy,
Howett, Warson J. Opie, Wilham J.
Dickinson, Milton. Hoover, Nicholas, Root, Orrin E.
Dickinson, Geo. 12 Jarrard, William' Root, Wallace W.
Evans, Robert, Kale, Henry, Spear, Robt. B. Tuttle, Hesikiah.
Rekright, Chas., Minor, Thomas,
These men were o' tined neur Orland through the medium of a recruiting officer from Chicag Their service was in the south and west.
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LIST OF IMPORTANT BATTLES IN WHICH THE 12ND ILL. WAS ENGAGED.
Isla'd No. 10, Mission Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain,
Ft. Pillow, Tunnel Ihall, Peach Tree Creek,
Farmington,
Rocky Face, Jonesboro,
Corinth,
Buzzard Roost,
Spring Hill,
Stone River,
Adairville,
Nashville.
Chicamauga,
A Daring Exploit of Co. I .-- In defence of Island No. 10 the enemy had planted a battery, of No. 64 heavy rifled guns, behind works at a bend of the Mississippi river above the Island, thus commanding the river above. Ad- miral Foote informed the Colonel of the 42nd Ill. that it was necessary to silence or distroy these guns. The Colonel selected Co. I. for the business. So one dark night they dropped silently down the river in boats with muffled oars, landed and scaled the works and effectuly spiked every gun, taking the enemy so completely by surprise that the mischief was done and they away before the enemy could rally in defence. The next night the Union gun bouts run the blockade and geting below the Island thus compelling its surrender with 7,000 prisoners.
John Curson and Win. Jarrard were two members that are well known in the county, good citizens, true to comrades, liberal to calls of distress or publie needs.
WILLIAM JARKARD, was in the three months service prior to joining Co. I. where he remained during the war, since attentive to his business in a strictly quiet way.
JONN CARSON, had the reputation of being the best provider and forager, in which his comrades all shared, but the Corinth swamp water compelled his discharge. Hle again enlisted in the 128th O. V. I. He has occupied a public position for many years, and is noted for promptness in its discharge, and is quick to notice and resent an imposition or negleet to a soldier.
Carson's fund of army life reminissances are many, he relates one which proves Jarrard to be the original discoverer of the negro's quick addeption to u soldier's drill. Near Sedaliu, Mo. in Dec., 1861 Co. I was guarding a section of railroad Jurrard and Gordon Carpenter were placed on a beat. A negro cross- ed it carrying whiskey that his master had sent for, of course it was the duty of the guards to investigate by sampling, they did this so well that Carpenter broke his gun, and departed for camp, but Jarrard saw the future of tho negro as a soldier, and held him for drill in "about face," "right fuee," "march," cet. The negro's master becoming anxious came along to look for his property, Jarrard made him fall in as a reeruit and put them both through the drill, compelling obedience to orders by the use of the bayonet. ' Thus they were found " arching up and down the railroad track by the relief guard.
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MeCRELLEN'S DRAGOONS
Also about the same time Jackson Tp. furnished a squad of volunteers anxious to engage in defence of the flag, who found service by going to Chicago and enlisting in Co. A. of MeClellen's Dragoons. They were sent east to act as body guards to that General. The following are their names. Burkett, Lafayett, Bachannan, H. Fanning, Amos,
Brown, John, Carpenter, Alvah N. Huffman, Jack,
Bennett, Guy, Davis, John, Mosier, James.
A Majority of these men are well known in the County, and are now resi- dents thereof, Burkett, Carpenter, and some of the others were subseque- ntly discharged and again enlisted.
Singly and in squads, residents of the County left for the military service. Who they all were cannot be given. The State Adj't General's Reports is the best means of knowlege but it is not exact, as many gave their place of resi- denco where they enlisted, and the memory of old citizens is at fault, as nearly twenty-eight years have past, and many boys forgoten and their friends gone. It is believed that Michigan, Illinois, and Chio regiments profited by one or moro recruits from Steuben County. In searching the Adj't. General's Report, the names of Stouben boys appear in Indiana regiments,to wit;
NINTH IND. VOL. INE'T.
C'o D. Peter Seule, John P. Wright. COMPANY R.
Bear, William S.
Ireland, John R. Nichols, John Il.
Colewell b. W. Klink, William, Richardson dames,
Colgrove, I. P. leavitt, George P. Renner, David J.
TWENTY FIRST IND, VOL. INET.
A squad of men from Salem Township, who were members of Co. A.
Conger, P. S.
Meek, A. W. Temple, E. K.
Conger, S. L. Shaffstall, Adam, Vanpelt, Sameul,
Knox, R. B. Shaffstall, Frank, Woodford, J. C.
McClain, L, N. Setterlin, J. F.
1 .. N. McClain, Adani and Frank Shaffstall, and a few others returned, and are prominent in citizen's duties, and members of the G. A. R.
The 21st was sent east to Baltimore, thenco with Butter's expedition to New Orleans, In. A portion of this regiment was the first to enter the City, their band playing "Picayune Butler's Coming! Coming!" In 1832 the Regiment was el nged into the Ist Henvy Artillery, and one of the last to return home.
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TWENTY-NINTH IND. VOL. INF'T.
The battle of Bull Run fought and lost! The need of soldiers became more pressing. Governor Morton now accepted company organizations from the County. The first assigned to the 20th Ind Vol. organized ut La Porte, Ind. Ang., 1861, to wit:
COMPANY A.
James H. W. Jenkins, Capt.
Edward E. Sergent, 1st Lieut. Richard W. Melendy, 2nd Lieut.
Allen, Webster
Hackett, George
Sabin, Oscar C.
Allen, David B.
Hanna, Henry
Spangle, Lafayette R.
Adkins, James J.
Haines, Phihp
Stewar , Albert H.
Baker, Hiram
Hanna, Nathaniel
Stevenson, William
Baker, Thomas J.
Hanselman, William
Stuck, Lovi A.
Beck, Abner W.
Hanselman, William H.
Sommerlott, Andrew
Berger, John A.
Holdridge, Harris V.
Sommerlott, Franklin
Berger, Daniel
Hutchins, Judah
Seymour, Franklin B.
Beach, Francis Hf.
Hunt, John
'Fatbot, Caleb
Bender, William
Hushey. Moses B.
Taylor, Joshua
Boyer, John Brown, Anson
Hunt, William
't ingler, Simcon
Bromley, David
Huffman, John W.
'Tuttle, George D.
Buady, Hiram
Jenkins, William
Woodsworth, James R.
Carpenter, James M.
Jennings, Charles H.
Cleveland, George D.
Jagger, Ziba J. Keyes, Wilbam HI,
Wiloby, Frank
Courtney, Alonzo Conrad, Elias F.
Knowlos, Rouben
Wood, Frederick B.
Coe, Chester
La Rue, John W.
Woodard, Hiram W.
Clock, Frederick
Letcher, William
Recruits.
Commings, Barney Dennis, John 'T.
Myers, George Melendy, Hiram B.
Altman, John P.
Decler, William
Melendy, Emery G.
Brown, George
Dillingham, Claudino
Mediowan, Frederick
Berger, CharlesJ.
Delabaugh, Joseph J.
Bowerman, Michael
Elco, John Everhart, Joseph M. Fales, Willard
Moore, William S,
Carhield, Benjamin K.
Porcier, Jucob
Parker, Edward A,
Dennison, Orlando J.
Fisher, Goorgo
Parker, Edwin h,
French, Chancey
Petty, John
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Gatehouse, James Gibbons, Christian
Phenecie, James
Phonoice, William (. Ruth, Daniel Thinehart Eli
Hutchins, Emory W.
Idis, George W. Hall, Joseph II.
(leason, Adam 11. Guthrio, George E. Guthaie, Hugh Haines, David
Suttison, William 11. Sabin, Charles V.
Hughey, 'thomas M. 110, Brastua P.
Wells, Charles L. West, John J.
Colo, William II.
Korns, William
Wilkin, Lewis JI.
McGowan, Miletus MeGowan, Irenus Moore, Cornelius
Crise, Aaron K. M. Carpenter, Gilbert
Phonocie, Lowin
Eaton, John Elliott. Henry E. Gaskilt, Richard J. Howarth, Preston
Frink, Kli II.
Itutehis, John
Taylor, William J.
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King, Peter J. Lord, David Lacey, John B.
MeNabb, James Miller, Joseph Northway, Daniel C. l'attee, Alvah
Amidon, George P. Amidon, Henry Aldrich, Isaac t'.
Holly, Byron
Burk. Eli Bixler, Levi F. Deggo, Peter
COMPANY I. Everhart, Edmond
Everhart, John T. Quigley, James
· Rhea, Alexander Ryan, Patrick Tucker, William H.
Lininger, John Unassigned Recruit.
PROMOTIONS IN CO. A. TO COMMISSIONS.
Capt. James H. W. Jenkins promoted to Major.
2nd Lieut. Richard W. Melendy .. " Captain. 66 Ist Lieut.
Ist Sergeant. Irenuss McGowan
Private Willard Fales
2nd Lieut.
Private Oscar C. Sabin
66 6. Quarter Master.
LIST OF IMPORTANT BATTLES IN WHICH THE 29TH IND WAS ENGAGED.
Sinlo, Corinth, La Vergne,
Stone River, Perryville
Liberty Gap, Green River,
Chicamauga, Buzzard Roost.
The 29th regiment saw its first hard fought battle af Shilo and suffered consid- erabio loss, also at Stone River it made a brilliant record, but at Chicamauga it came near being annihilated. The regiment was placed at a certain pos- ition to hold at all hazzards on the memorial afternoon of Sept. 20, 1863, where in about four hours time it withstood seven distinct charges of the enemy, and was only compelled to yield by a flank attack, in which the follow- ing Steuben boys of Co. A were taken prisoners and suffered the horrors of Andersonville. Allen, David B. Cleveland, Georgo D.
Commings, Barney Hushey, Moses B. King, Peter J. McGowan, Miletus
MeGowan, Ironus Parker, Edward A. Phencejo, Juines Phonecie, William C.
Preist, William Pattoe, Alvah Wolleott, Nathaniel
Sommerlott, Andrew Sommerlott, Valentine Stewart, Albert II. West, John J. Wood, Frederick B. Woodard, Hiram W
Van Cleve, William A. Willoughby, James M. Wolleott, Nathaniel P. Wolleott, William If.
Willson, Alexander G. Waller, Elijah J. Young, Lewis I. C.
Tingler, John Taylor, James Z. Young, Philip L. COMPANY B. Dewolf, Sprague P. Dixon, Robert S. Harriman, William
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