Directory and soldiers' register of Wayne County, Indiana, 1865, Part 71

Author: Power, J. C., ed
Publication date: 1865
Publisher: Richmond, Ind. : W.H. Lanthurn & Co.
Number of Pages: 510


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This is regarded as the most aggravating case of wanton rebel cruelty of any that has by Gen. Judah. After some hard fighting, a transpired during the war; savages could part of the rebels, including Dick Morgan, have done no worse. Basil Duke, and Smith, surrendered, and a small number crossed the river into Ky. and FORT SUMTER, S. C. escaped. Another portion went up Long Fort Sumter, rendered untenable as a for- tifieation, Gen. Gilmore demanded its sur- render, Aug. 21st, threatening to shell Charleston should his demand not be com- plied with. On the 22d the fort was reduced to a ruin though not surrendered. On the 1st of Sept. a general engagement took place between forts Moultrie, Wagner and Sum- ter, and the iron-clads. Fleet Captain, Oscar C. Badger, successor to Capt. Rodgers, was injured by a shell Grove bottom to Harrisonville, and turning short around struck for the river again about forty miles from Buffington, where Coleman, of Clarke's command, surrendered all his forces to about 50 Unionists. The remainder of the rebels followed their leaders further north, and by dint of shifting and turning from point to point like a wounded snake, they succeeded in reaching a point about four miles from New Lisbon, Ohio, where John H. Morgan and Col. Clarke with about 400 men were captured by Gen. Shackleford, on the 26th of July, 1863.


FORT WAGNER.


July 11th the national forces attempted to BRANDY STATION, VA. carry this fort by assault, but the supports being unable to withstand the fire, an order was given toretire. National loss, 150 killed, this station on the Orange and Alexandria


wounded and missing; rebel loss, 200.


NATCHEZ.


On the 12th of July Natchez was occupied by the troops under Gen. Grant.


DONALDSONVILLE, LA.


A battle occurred at this place, July 13th, the national troops under Brig-Gen. Dudley and Col. Morgan, resulting in the defeat of the Union troops with a loss of 450 killed and wounded, and two guns.


FORT PILLOW


On the James River, was captured by the national forces under Admiral Lee, July 13th.


FORT SUMTER, S. C.


The bombardment of Fort Sumter com- menced with great vigor, July 17th. Com. Rodgers and Paymaster Woodbury killed.


FORT WAGNER.


KNOXVILLE, TENN.]


The national forces under Gen. Burnside entered Knoxville, Sept. 3d.


On the 6th of Sept. a fight took place at R. R., in which the rebel cavalry under Gen. Stuart was driven back four miles beyond Culpepper C. H


CHATTANOOGA, TENN.


On the 8th of Sept. the rebels evacuated Chattanooga, retreating south.


FORT SUMTER


Was again assaulted, Sept. 8th, by a Union force, and again the assaulting party was repulsed, leaving a large number of prisoners in the hands of the rebels.


CHATTANOOGA, TENN


Was occupied by the Union forces under Gen. Rosecrans, Sept. 9th.


TELFORD, TENN.


On the 9th day of September Lieut-Col. were Hays was attacked by 1,800 rebels at this place, under Jackson, and fought them gal- lantly for two hours, but was finally over- powered and compelled to surrender. Na-


On the 18th of July Gen. Strong with a tional loss, 300 killed and missing.


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RECORD OF BATTLES-1863-4.


LITTLE ROCK, ARK.


This place was captured by the national forces under Gen. Steel, Sept. 10th.


CUMBERLAND GAP


Was captured by Gen. Burnside, Sept. 10th, with 200 prisoners and 14 pieces of artillery, under Maj. Frazer.


CHICAMAUGA, TENN.


forces under General Osterhaus, and the rebels under Generals S. D. Lee, Roddy, and Richardson, numbering over 4,000. The rebels were driven from the field with great loss. The Unionists lost 100 killed and wounded. Colonel Torrence, of the Thir- teenth Iowa, was killed while in advance of his men in the midst of the fight.


CHATTANOOGA (LOOKOUT MOUNT- AIN,) TENNESSEE.


The battle bearing the above title was On the 25th of November a terrible battle was fought at this place. The Union forces were commanded by General Grant. All fought Sept. 19th and 20th, six miles from Chattanooga, between the Union forces un- der Gen. Rosecrans, and rebels under Gen. the rifle-pits were captured, 52 cannon and Bragg. Commencing on the 19th, it was 5,800 prisoners taken, and the rebels under continued till dark, both armies manifesting Bragg completely routed. On the 26th and the greatest obstinacy, and at the close of 27th the rebels were pursued, and more pris- the day occupying nearly the same positions oners, several cannon, and a large amount of as they did in the morning. The battle was ordinance stores captured. Union loss, be- tween 3,000 and 4,000 killed and wounded.


renewed the next morning, Sept. 20th., again continuing through the day, till darkness LOCUST GROVE, VIRGINIA. demanded a cessation of the work of car- nage. The result to the Union troops was a On the 26th day of November the Union defeat, being driven back to Chattanooga. forces crossed the Rapidan, and on the 27th a Federal loss, 1,800 killed, 9,500 wounded trifling engagement took place. On the 28th and 2,500 prisoners. The rebels are said to the battle of Locust Grove was fought, re- have lost in total, 9,683. sulting in a Union loss of 350 killed and wounded. Rebel loss, 700.


ANDERSON'S CROSS ROADS, TENN.


On the 2d of Oct. Col. Edward MeCook, with the 1st Mo. and 2d Ind cavalry, made


An important engagement was fought at an attack upon Wheeler's rebel cavalry, Campbell's Station, near Knoxville, Novem- 4,000 strong, and whipped them badly at ber 14th, by General Burnside with 5,000 Anderson's Cross Roads. Killed and wounded Union troops, and General Longstreet with of the rebels, 120, and 87 taken prisoners.


16,000 rebels. The rebels were twice repuls- ed. The siege of Knoxville began on the 18th of November, the rebels not being able to carry the place by assault. Burnside nobly


On the 9th of Oct. Gen. Blunt and escort defended the position, defeating every at- were attacked at Baxter's Springs, by the tempt to take the place. Longstreet retreat- rebels, and nearly all of them massacred. on the 6th of December, and was pursued by CULPEPPER C. H., VA. Union cavalry. Union loss, 80; rebel loss, 1,000.


PORT GIBSON, ARKANSAS.


A severe and important struggle was had at Port Gibson, December 18th. Colonel BRISTOE STATION, VA. Philips, with the loyal Indian brigade, fought 1,000 guerrillas under Quantrell, defeating A severe fight took place here on the 13th the rebels with heavy loss. Union loss light.


of October between portions of the two grand armies, under Meade and Lee. The rebels were defeated with a loss of 500, be- sides prisoners.


CANTON, MISS.


JONESVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA.


On the 3d of January a detachment of 280 men under Major Beers was attacked at Jonesville, by a large rebel force under Gen. Sam. Jones. After a desperate fight the


This place was captured, Oct. 15th, by the Unionists were obliged to surrender. Union Union forces under McPherson, after a se- loss, 30 killed, 30 wounded, and the rest cap- vere engagement, in which the rebels lost tured. 200 in killed, wounded and prisoners.


CHEROKEE STATION, ALABAMA.


CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA.


On the 7th of January, General Gilmore On the 21st of October an engagement had thrown twenty shells loaded with Greek took place at this station, between the Union fire into Charleston.


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KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE.


BAXTER'S SPRINGS, MO. (Near Fort . Scott).


On the 11th of October a battle was fought here and in the vicinity, by the forces of the Potomac army and the rebels. Rebel loss, 400; Union, 150.


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RECORD OF BATTLES-1864.


PIRATE SHIP CHESAPEAKE.


On the 18th of January the Pirate Chesa- peake was overtaken in Sambro Harbor, near Halifax. Previous to the capture, all the crew save three men made their escape. The capture being made in British waters, the prisoners were delivered into the hands of the British authorities, when they were res- cued by a mob, and set at liberty. After- ward several were re-arrested.


RAID TOWARD RICHMOND.


On the 6th of February a part of General Butler's command, under General Wistar, advanced within twelve miles of Richmond, causing great alarm to the people of the rebel capital.


NEWBURN, N. C.


The Union posts at Bachelor's Creek were attacked on the 1st of February by 15,000 rebels, and were compelled to retreat with a loss of about 900. The steamer Underwriter was destroyed, and the Union cavalry re- pulsed at Fort Totten, near Newburn. The rebels then fell back to Kinston.


FLORIDA.


An expedition under Gen'ls. Gilmore and Seymour, left Port Royal, February 5th. Near Jacksonsville, 100 prisoners and 8 pieces of artillery fell into Union hands. On the 20th a movement with 5,000 troops was made toward Lake City. The rebel pickets were met and driven in. The whole force soon become engaged, and fought more than double their number of rebel cavalry. Union loss here was heavy, and a retreat be- came necessary though the ground was held for three hours. The dead and severely wounded were left upon the field. Federal loss, 1,000 killed, wounded and missing; also 5 guns. The defeat was complete.


MOBILE.


On the 23d of February a naval attack was commenced on the forts defending the harbor of Mobile. A heavy fire was opened upon Fort Powel, with unknown results.


KILPATRICK RAID.


rebel force withdrew. Another portion of men commanded by Gen. Kilpatrick, after destroying Gordonsville and Fredericksburg


the morning they were obliged to continue their retreat and safely arrived at Williams- burg. During this raid Col. Dahlgren was killed. The indignities offered his remains, were only worthy of the savages of the Fe- jee Islands.


FORT DU RUSSY.


On the 15th day of March the Union force: under Gen. A. J. Smith captured Fort Du Russy, Fla., rebel Gen. Dick Taylor com- manding the fort. The Unionist secured 325 prisoners, 11 heavy guns, and 2,000 barrels of powder. Union loss, 7 killed and 46 wounded.


TEACHOES, LA.


A fight took place at this point, March 21st. The federals turned the rebel flank, captured 2,000 prisoners, and 4 pieces of ar- tilery with their cassions.


PADUCAH, KY.


On the 25th of March this place was cap- tured by the rebels under Gen. Forrest with a force 2,000 strong. The fort, four miles below, was commanded by Col. Hicks, with three hun- dred men. Four assaults were made on the fort. Union loss, 50 killed and wounded. Rebel loss 300; mostly killed. The rebels re- treated, leaving their dead upon the field.


CHARLESTOWN, ILL.


A very serious riot occurred at Charles- town, Ill., on the 25th of March, between & few soldiers and a large body of armed cit- zens. Several were killed, and the cop- perheads dispersed to their holes.


RED RIVER.


A fight took place on the 25th of March, at the mouth of Cane River, three miles above Alexandria, between a part of Gen. Smith's forces, 2,000 strong, and Dick Tay- lor's rebel army, numbering 12,000 strong. The fight lasted three hours, when the rebels fell back. Rebel loss 200 killed and wound- ed and 1,500 prisoners.


PLEASANT HILL.


After driving the rebels several days, on


This noted raid was begun from Stevens- the 8th of April, the Union cavalry were met port, Va., on the 28th of February. After by a large rebel force, when a battle ensued, crossing the Rapidan and gaining the rear of resulting in the entire defeat of the Unionists. Lec's army, Kilpatrick pushed rapidly on to- Our loss, from 1,200 to 1,500; rebels 1,800. ward Richmond. A portion of the cavalry


Another engagement was fought, April . under Col. Dahlgren approached to within 9th, and the rebelsdefeated, with a loss of three miles of the city, but encountering a 2,000 prisoners and 20 cannon.


FORT PILLOW.


On the 12th of April the rebel Gen. For- railroads at their crossing, reached the outer rest overpowered the garrison at Fort Pillow line of fortifications, March Ist; but after on the Miss., consequently a surrender be- passing them, he was obliged to retire, and came necessary. Maj. Booth commanding encamp about three miles from the city. Inlwas killed, together with several other offi-


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RECORD OF BATTLES -- 1864.


cers. After the fort had been taken posses- rals. Sedgwick, however, rallied his forces sion of, an indiscriminate butchery of soldiers, and checked the rebels. The battle was black and white, was commenced, together opened at daylight on Saturday, but it was with women and children, without respect to soon found that Lee was falling back. Both age or condition. Some 400 were killed; many armies commenced their southern march, by


more mutilated in the most shocking manner. nearly parallel lines or roads, the immediate Five negroes were buried alive. This was objective point being Spottsylvania C. H., an act worthy of the spirit of southern chiv- which was reached by the rebels, and was alry, as exhibited during the war. The stain found to have been fortified. On the Sabbath of the blood of these helpless victims, time a general battle was fought. Monday, the will never obliterate. This bloody butchery 9th, opened quietly. During the day, Gen. shall be handed down in history, song and Sedgwick, of the 6th Corps, was killed by a story, through all future ages of this nation, rebel sharp-shooter, while directing the and remain a stigma upon the acts of the so- mounting of his artillery. On Tuesday the called southern confederacy, i. e. horde of as- action was opened by a sharp cannonade,


sassins and robbers.


preparatory to general attack, and the con- STATE GUARDS. test continuing throughout the day, was more furious than that of any of the previ- On the 26th day of April, 1864, the offer ous days. Up to the 11th, Wednesday, from the governors of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois Grant reports the situation as much in the and Missouri, to furnish 85,000 men to the favor of the nationals, with heavy losses on government for one hundred days, was both sides. The Union troops have 5,000 formally accepted, and an appropriation of prisoners. During Wednesday night and $20,000,000 made for their payment. These the morning of Thursday, Gen. Hancock noble, patriotic governors, thus have carved carried the intrenchments occupied by the honors for their respective states, high upon rebel Gen. Edward Johnson; the whole di- the temple of fame. A present and imme- vision with its commander being made pris- diate relief was hereby formed for our worthy


oners. In these battles, it is said, that each President, and a large army placed in the army had about 200,000 men, and the losses field.


great to both sides.


PLYMOUTHI, N. C.


On the 17th and 18th of April an attack


RESACCA, GEORGIA.


On the 16th of May General Sherman was made by the rebels upon Plymouth, on attacked General J. E. Johnson at this place, the Albemarle Sound, resulting in the cap- and after a hard fought battle of three days, ture of Fort Williams, with a Union brigade drove him out. Rebel loss, 1,200 prisoners of 1,500 men.


BATTLES OF THE WILDERNESS.


SPOTTSYLVANIA COURT-HOUSE.


On the 18th of May the battle between


The order for a forward movement having been issued, May 3d, the army of the Poto- General Grant and Lee was resumed. The federals were successful, driving the rebels from their intrenchments. On the 19th Ew-


mac which had been concentrating at Cul- pepper C. H., crossed the Rapidan, May 4th. On the 5th, the line of March was taken up, ell's corps made an attempt to capture Grant's through the Wilderness. Lee, seeming to trains. The attack was repulsed. Federal comprehend the character of the movement, loss small; 900 in all. Rebel loss, 1,250, be- determined to resume his favorite plan of sides 500 prisoners. On the 20th Grant attack, viz: hurling his troops upon that flanked Lee, and succeeded in crossing the part of the line which seemed the weakest. North Anna River, and on Thursday he and Ewell's and Hill's corps made the attack his army were found between the North and upon several successive points, but were


South Anna Rivers, twenty-five miles from foiled, and utterly failed either to break the Richmond; while on the north line of the line or drive baek the Union forces. In this latter river was Gen. Lee's new line. Hav- day's fighting, the losses were about equal, ing re-crossed the North Anna, on the Ist except that in prisoners. The rebels captured day of June, he and his army were south of 1,000 and lost 300. On Friday, the 6th, the the Pamunky, within ten miles of Richmond. fight was renewed, the rebels being strength- ened by the addition of Longstreet's army. After several unsuccessful attempts to ap- proach Richmond, it was deferred, and Grant Several severe assaults were made upon the moved his entire army to the south side of the federal lines during the day, with uncertain James. success to either. The last and most suc- cessful, was made just at nightfall, which near- PIEDMONT, VIRGINIA. ly defeated the Union army; sweeping as it did. On the 5th of June a battle was fought at Gen.'s Seymour's and Sholes' brigades en- this place, between the Union forces of Gen- tirely away, capturing both of these gene- eral Hunter, and General W. E. Jones, rebel,


and 10 guns.


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resulting in a complete victory to the nation- als. Jones was killed, Staunton captured, and 1,500 prisoners and several guns taken.


TREVILAN STATION.


An important engagement was fought here on the 7th of June by General Sheridan's command, and a victory gained. About 400 prisoners were taken.


MORGAN'S KENTUCKY RAID.


Early in the month of June the rebel John Morgan made another of his periodical raids into Kentucky, for his usual purpose, - horse-stealing. He got possession of Paris, Georgetown, Cynthiana, Williamstown, and Mount Sterling. On the 9th his forces wer severely beaten by General Burbridge. Lex- ington was afterward captured by him, and plundered, and two Ohio regiments taken. On the 12th General Burbridge successfully routed him, capturing a large portion of his force.


BATTLES AROUND RICHMOND.


On the 15th of June General Smith's corps, numbering 15,000, first arrived safely on the south side of the James River. He carried the batteries north-east of Petersburg, and a regiment of Wise's brigade was taken. Other corps coming up on the 16th, other positions were also carried. On the evening of June 16th, Smith's Hancock's and Burnside's corps made an attack, carrying a line of rifle-pits, followed by another next morning, capturing 480 prisoners. On the 22d the Second and Sixth Corps were attacked by Hill's corps. After a moment's confusion the rebels were repulsed. On the same day Kautz and Wil- son, in executing a movement upon the Wel- don Railroad, were surrounded by a cavalry force under Hampton and Lee, and repulsed. Loss in this movement, some 750 to 1,000.


KEARSARGE AND ALABAMA.


LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA.


Hunter's attempt to take Lynchburg prov- ed a failure, in consequence of Early's too early appearance with a large body of rebels. In his retreat he crossed the mountains to Gauley, in West Virginia, throwing open the door to the invasion of Maryland, which was entered by the rebels with a force of 22.000 troops under Early and Breckenridge. This was about the 4th of July.


INVASION OF MARYLAND.


On the 5th of July, Hagerstown was taken possession of by the rebels. On the 9th wag fought the battle of Monocacy, between Gen- eral Lew. Wallace and the rebels The Union forces were defeated; Fredericktown was evacuated the night previous, and was in the hands of the rebels; trains were captur- ed on the Philadelphia Railroad, in one of which was General Franklin, who happily not being recognized, made his escape. Com- munication was interrupted between Wash- ington and the North. "Monday, July 11th, the Seventh Street road was in the hands of the rebels, six or eight miles from Washing- ton. A detachment was sent out by General Auger, which soon succeeded in driving the rebels. Early being threatened by troops from other commands, and the return of Hunter, crossed the Potomac on Wednesday, and escaped.


CORINTH AND OKOLONA, MISS.


About the 15th of July several engage- ments occurred between the Unionists and reb- els, between Corinth and Okolona, General Forrest commanding the rebels, and Generals Smith, Mower, and Grierson the nationals, in which the former was severely beaten, and punished with a loss of 4,000.


WINCHESTER, VA.


A battle was fought here on the 19th of July by Unionists under Gen. Averill, and rebels under Gen. Early. The rebels were defeated and lost heavily. Federal loss 1,000,


On the 19th of June an engagement took place between the rebel pirate Alabama, Captain Semmes, and the U. S. man of war Kearsarge, Captain Winslow, off the port of among whom was Col. Mulligan. The pur- Cherbourg, France, resulting in the sinking suit was kept up until Early was re-enforced, when Gen. Averill, after fighting him on the 23d and 24th, fell back to Harper,s Ferry. of the rebel vessel. On finding his vessel to be sinking, Captain Semmes ordered his crew to jump overboard, setting the example. Himself and forty of his crew were picked ATLANTA, GEORGIA. up by the English yacht Deerhound, carried


On the 20th of July, General Hood, at this off the English coast, landed, and cared for time in command of the rebel forces at At- by our affectionate cousins. A pretty fair lanta, came out and hurled his columns specimen of British non-intervention.


KENESAW MOUNTAIN.


against Hooker's corps, making three assaults, which were bloodily repulsed. On the fol- lowing Friday another assault was made, with


On the 27th of June General Sherman aven less success than before, leaving on the made an assault upon the rebels at this place, field 7,000 killed and wounded. Union loss, which proved to be a failure, resulting in a 2,500. General McPherson, a brave Union loss of from 2,000 to 3,000 men. officer was killed in this engagement.


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RECORD OF BATTLES-1864.


SHERMAN'S COMMAND.


On the 27th of July, while Gen. Stone- man of Sherman's expedition was executing a movement near Stone Monntain, in the vi- cinity of Atlanta, Ga., he was surrounded and captured, with a large portion of his men.


he succeeded in driving the rebels. At New- man. the next morning, he was again nearly surrounded, but succeeded in eutting his way


On the 25th of August Gen. Hancock, through, with about 1,200 men. His loss who held the Weldon Railroad, was unex- in killed, wounded and missing, is put at pectedly attacked. The assault made by the 1,000.


PETERSBURG, VA.


The mine in front of Petersburg was heavily. Hancock lost between 1,000 and


spung on the morning of July 30th, at forty minutes past four o'clock. The mine was 400 feet in length, and charged with eight tons of powder. One regiment of rebels, and


repulsed; and finally being unable longer to hold the crater of the mine, they retired. killed, wounded and prisoners, The Union loss was 5,500.


CHAMBERSBURG, PA.


On the 30th of July, Gen. McCausland with a few hundred rebel cavalry entered Chambersburg, Pa., demanding $500,000. This being refused, they immediately set fire to the town in as many as fifty places. The people fled from the place in confusion. The sufferings of the people were greatly aggra- vated by the insolence of the rebel banditti. The loss in property amounted to $4,000,000. Twenty-five hundred people lost their homes; and yet, perhaps, that same people would be called upon to sympathize with the unfortun- ate people of the south, whose husbands, sons and brothers, caused this devastation. On the 5th of September the rebel John Morgan was killed in the garden of a wealthy secession widow, by the name of Williams, residing in Greenville, Tenn .- the home of President Johnson. Mrs. Williams had one son in the rebel army, and another a Union man. A daughter-in-law of Mrs. W., be- ing a decided Union woman, rode nine miles to Blue Springs in the evening, to inform Gen. Gillem that Morgan had just made the house of her mother-in-law his head-quarters. Gen. Gillem taking advan- tage of the information, surrounded the town jon the morning of the 5th, when Morgan tried to make his escape through the garden, FORTS MORGAN AND GAINES. and was pointed out by a Union lady from an upper window, near by, to one of Gen. Gil- On the 5th of August, Com. Faragut's lem's cavalrymen, who called to him to halt. fleet passed forts Morgan and Gaines. The He refused to obey the summons, whereupon Tennessee and a rebel ram was captured, and the cavalryman fired, killing instantly the several other vessels destroyed. The casual- great ubiquitous raider, amid the growingicab- ties on board the fleet were, killed, 129. On bage. the 5th Fort Gaines surrendered with 56 offi- READYVILLE, TENN. cers and 818 men. Fort Morgan surrender- ed on the 23d, with 600 prisoners.


CITY POINT.


On the 9th of August an explosion took place at City Point, which, although accident- al, resulted in the loss of 150 killed and don of the rebel army made an attack on wounded.


DALTON, GA.


MEMPHIS, TENN.


On the 21st of August Gen. Forrest made an unsuccessful attempt to enter and hold Memphis. He had with him a force of 1,500 cavalry. His probable design was to capture Generals Washburn and Hurlbert, and free Gen. McCook had an engagement in the the inmates of Irving prison. The rebels vicinity of Whitewater Creek, Ga., in which suffered heavily in this raid.




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