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John W. Whitworth, in the first flush of youth and strength, witnessed the coming of the great civil struggle, which convulsed the nation and threatened the perpetuity of the Union, and determined, like thousands of other loyal sons of the North, to join the armies of the Republic, in defense of freedom and the flag. In August, 1861, he enlisted in Company E, 8th Indiana Infantry (three years), and was mustered into the service of the United States, as a private, September 5, 1861. After muster in at Indianapolis, the regiment, under the command of Colonel William P. Benton, went on September 10, by rail to St. Louis, Missouri, and there joined the army being formed by General John C. Fremont. From St. Louis, the regiment moved towards the Southwest, finally, on January 24, 1862, joining the forces of General Curtis, under whom it participated on March 5-8, in the sanguinary battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Subsequently the regiment was transferred to General Grant's command in Mississippi, and took a conspicu- ous part in the siege of Vicksburg, where Private Whitworth was slightly wounded in the first assault, May 22, 1863 ; he witnessed the capitulation and final surrender of that place to the Union forces. Following this long siege, the regi-
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ment moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, and thence to Texas, participating in numerous battles and skirmishes with the enemy. At this time Private Whitworth, with a large majority of the regiment, veteranized and was sent home on veteran furlough. This was the only occasion on which this patriotic soldier was absent from the front for any cause, during a period of full four years' service.
At the expiration of its veteran furlough, the regiment returned to New Orleans but was soon transferred from there by water to Washington City, and was then sent to join General Philip H. Sheridan's army in the Valley of the · Shenandoah, Virginia. The campaign in that war-stricken valley is a matter of history and it is only necessary here to note that the 8th Indiana Infantry took part in the campaign with its usual zeal and valor, participating in all the battles up to and including Cedar Creek, the latter made famous by Sheridan's ride from "Winchester, twenty miles away." Private Whitworth was a typical American soldier, and whatever of trial and tribulation befell him and his companions, he was the last to complain. After the battle of Cedar Creek, the regiment was transferred to Savannah, Georgia, to meet the army under General Sherman. Mr. Whitworth was mustered out of the service as Corporal of his company, August 18, 1865. A history of the regiment is published in the preceding chapter, following the roster of its soldiers who were from Henry County, and to that reference is made as a part of the military history of Corporal Whitworth. He participated in all of the battles in which his regiment was engaged, a full list of which is set out, following the history of the regiment.
At the close of the war, after four years of active, arduous campaigning, Corporal Whitworth returned to his home and resumed the life of a farmer. He started with limited capital, but, owing to his energy, will and persistence, it was not long until he was placed in comfortable circumstances and amply able to make his way to greater prominence in the county. He was soon the owner of the fine farm on which he now resides, and he has accumulated other acres until he now owns and cultivates three hundred and seventy-five acres of the best land in Jefferson Township, and has besides, in round numbers, five thousand dollars in personal property. He is an up-to-date agriculturist and a thorough stockman, and annually realizes a handsome income from his sales of fine grades of cattle and hogs. He is also a stockholder and director in the Central Savings and Trust Company of New Castle.
Politically, Mr. Whitworth is an uncompromising Republican, and since his return from the war, has been an active, persistent party worker. He was the first Republican in the strong Democratic township of Jefferson to be elected trustee, overcoming a Democratic majority of fifty, by four votes. He was elected trustee of the township in 1884, for a term of two years. This attests his popularity among his neighbors, regardless of politics. Besides this local office, he was, at the election of 1890, elected County Commissioner, serving from December, 1891, to December, 1894, a term of three years. He was again elected Commissioner in 1896 and served from December, 1897, to January 1, 1904, two terms of three years each. As County Commissioner, a position calling for ma- tured judgment and great business acumen, he gave to the people of the county, eminent satisfaction. That the affairs of the county, under the administration of himself and his confreres, were carefully and economically administered, the
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records of the Board of County Commissioners amply demonstrate. The Com- missioners are rightfully looked upon as the "watch dogs of the Treasury," and Mr. Whitworth while a member of the board performed his full duty and upon his retirement, it could be said of him as of one of old: "Well done, good and faithful servant." At the last meeting of the board, of which he was a member, in December, 1903, the contract for the remodeling of the Court House was let. Mr. Whitworth gave that matter his special attention and regards it as his last public service.
Mr. Whitworth is a man of interesting personality, of pleasing address, courteous demeanor and affable in his intercourse with his fellow citizens; he has always been a man of strict integrity in his dealings with others and his name is a synonym for honor and honesty. He is withal, a man of firm convictions and never hesitates to champion the right as he sees it. His military record is without a stain, as is also his official and private life, according to the testimony of his neighbors, before whom he has gone out and in, during these many years.
SANFORD WHITWORTH.
Sanford Whitworth, a brother of John W., was also a soldier of the Civil War, serving in the cavalry branch of the army. He enlisted in Company G, 7th Indiana Cavalry, and was mustered into the service of the United States, as a private, September 5, 1863. When the regiment was re-organized, he was transferred to Company F of the re-organized body and was mustered out Febru- ary 18, 1866. He lives in Fall Creek Township, not far from his brother.
JOSEPH HURST.
Joseph Hurst, husband of Jemima J., sister of John W. Whitworth, was also a soldier of the Civil War. He enlisted from Madison County, in Company G, 17th Indiana Infantry, and was mustered into the service of the United States, as a private, March 9, 1864. He continued to serve with that organization until mustered out August 8, 1865. After the war, he moved to Jefferson Township, Henry County, where he now lives near the old Whitworth homestead.
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CHAPTER XV.
INFANTRY CONTINUED.
ROSTERS OF 9TH, IITH, 16TH, 19TH, 20TH, 30TH, 54TH INDIANA INFANTRY- THEIR HISTORIES-BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF PRIVATE HENRY BROWN AND FAMILY.
NINTH INFANTRY REGIMENT, INDIANA VOLUNTEERS.
MUSTERED FOR THREE YEARS.
In the following roster, the name of each officer and man is followed by his postoffice address at the time of enlistment. In some instances the soldier was not a resident of Henry County at the time of enlistment, but moved to that County after the Civil War. In such cases the name of the county from which he enlisted is substituted for the postoffice address and that is followed by the place of settlement in Henry County. The date of muster for the officers is the date they were actually mustered into the service of the United States and not the date of commission. Where the postoffice address is unknown, the name of the county from which the soldier enlisted follows his name.
COMPANY B.
PRIVATES.
Caleb Brown, Rogersville. Mustered in September 20, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out June 20, 1865.
Calvin Daniel, Rogersville. Mustered in October 6, 1864. Recruit. Captured on the march December 3, 1864. Died in Andersonville Prison, Georgia, date unknown.
COMPANY C.
PRIVATES.
Henry Frederick, Knightstown. Mustered in February 14, 1865. Recruit. Mus- tered out September 28, 1865.
James McFetridge, Spiceland. Mustered in October 29, 1864. Recruit. Died at New Orleans, Louisiana, June 17, 1865.
William Simmons, Knightstown. Mustered in February 14, 1865. Recruit. Mus- tered out September 28, 1865.
COMPANY D.
FIRST LIEUTENANT.
Richard H. H. Tyner, Marshall County. Knightstown after the Civil War. Mus- tered in December 4, 1864. Mustered out September 28, 1865.
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CORPORAL.
Richard H. H. Tyner, Marshall County. Knightstown after the Civil War. Mus- tered in September 5, 1861. Veteran. Appointed Sergeant and First Sergeant. Promoted First Lieutenant.
PRIVATES.
William Muzzy, Wayne County. Mount Summit after the Civil War. Mustered in October 8, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out September 28, 1865.
Martin L. Real, Wayne County. New Castle after the Civil War. Mustered in October 6, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out September 28, 1865.
COMPANY E.
PRIVATES.
Amos Davis, New Castle. Mustered in September 23, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out September 28, 1865.
Israel Hatfield, Millville. Mustered in September 29, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out June 20, 1865. Silas Haynes, Rogersville. Mustered in October 12, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out June 28, 1865.
Elisha H. Shockley, Dan Webster. Mustered in October 6, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out September 28, 1865.
COMPANY G.
PRIVATES.
Josiah D. Ayres, Knightstown. Mustered in September 23, 1864. Recruit. Mus- tered out June 20, 1865.
Henry Brown, Millville. Mustered in September 23, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out June 20, 1865.
John Mickle, Henry County. Mustered in September 26, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out June 20, 1865.
COMPANY H.
PRIVATES.
John H. Davis, Knightstown. Mustered in October 1, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out June 19, 1865.
Drury Debord, Coffin's Station. Mustered in October 1, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out June 19, 1865. Arthur C. Mellett, Luray. Mustered in October 6, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out September 28, 1865.
COMPANY I.
PRIVATES.
Benjamin Bogue, Henry County. Mustered in October 3, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out June 21, 1865.
William Breniser, Henry County. Mustered in October 3, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out June 21, 1865.
George Brietenback, Henry County. Mustered in October 1, 1864. Recruit. Mus- tered out June 21, 1865.
Hugh S. Kelso, Henry County. Mustered in October 13, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out June 21, 1865.
David F. Strain, Henry County. Mustered in October 8, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out September 28, 1865.
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COMPANY K.
PRIVATES.
James Cowgill, Sulphur Springs. Mustered in October 7, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out September 28, 1865.
Demetrius Swearingen, Rogersville. Mustered in September 20, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out June 20, 1865.
William Waters, Rogersville. Mustered in September 21, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out July 4, 1865.
HISTORY OF THE NINTH INFANTRY REGIMENT, INDIANA VOLUNTEERS.
The Ninth Regiment was originally mustered into the service at Indian- apolis, April 25, 1861, for three months, and was the first regiment to leave for West Virginia, where it remained until muster out late in July, 1861.
The regiment was re-organized for the three years' service and mustered in at Laporte, September 5th, 1861. It was sent to West Virginia and remained at Cheat Mountain Summit until January, 1862. It took part in the battles at Green Brier and Camp Alleghany, afterwards marching to Fetterman, West Virginia, where it remained until February 19th. It was then transferred to General. Buell's Army at Nashville, Tennessee, where it was assigned to General Nelson's Division and moved, March 29th, to the Tennessee River, arriving in time to take part in the second day's battle at Shiloh. The regiment was at Corinth, Mississippi, and after its evacuation, pursued the enemy to Boonville, returning to Nashville by way of Athens, Alabama, and Franklin, Tennessee. From thence it moved to Bowling Green, Kentucky, and back again to Nashville. The Ninth then marched to Louisville, Kentucky,. and from there in pursuit of General Bragg, to Wildcat Mountains, from the latter point returning to Nash- ville. The regiment was engaged, during the march, at Perryville, Danville and Wildcat, Kentucky. It participated in the battles at Stone's River, Tennessee ; Chickamauga, Georgia; and Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, Ten- nessee, afterwards going to Whitesides, Tennessee. Here the regiment veteran- ized, came home on furlough and on February 21st, 1864, returned to the front. It took a conspicuous part in the Atlanta Campaign and in the retrograde move- ment in pursuit of General Hood to Athens, Alabama. Marching into Tennessee, it fell back before Hood's advance to Nashville, where on the 15th and 16th of December, 1864, it took part in the Battle of Nashville, afterwards joining in the pursuit of Hood to Huntsville, Alabama, where the regiment remained until March 13, 1865. It then marched into East Tennessee beyond Bull's Gap and once more back to Nashville. The regiment was then transferred to New Orleans, Louisiana, and from there to Texas, where it joined General Sheridan's Army. The regiment was mustered out in September, 1865. Indiana has erected monu- ments to this regiment at Shiloh and at Chickamauga.
This regiment bore an honorable part in the following engagements :
Green Brier, West Virginia.
. October 3, 1861.
Camp Alleghany, West Virginia
. December 13, 1861.
Shilob, Tennessee.
April 6-7, 1862.
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Corinth, Mississippi, ( Siege of) April 30 to May 30, 1862. Perryville, Kentucky. . October 8, 1862. Stone's River, Tennessee December 31, 1862, to January 1-2, 1863. September 19-20, 1863.
Chickamauga, Georgia
Lookout Mountain, Tennessee.
. November 24, 1863.
Missionary Ridge, Tennessee.
November 25, 1863.
Buzzard Roost, Georgia.
. February 25-27, 1864.
Rocky Face Ridge, Georgia.
. May 5-9, 1864. . May 13-16, 1864.
Resaca, Georgia.
Dallas, Georgia.
May 25 to June 4, 1864.
Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia, (First Assault)
June 23, 1864.
Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia, (General Assault)
June 27, 1864.
Peach Tree Creek, Georgia, (Hood's first sortie)
July 20, 1864.
Atlanta, Georgia, (Hood's second sortie)
.July 22, 1864.
Atlanta, Georgia, (Hood's third sortie)
July 28, 1864.
Atlanta, Georgia, (Siege of)
July 28 to September 2, 1864.
Jonesboro, Georgia.
August 31 to September 1, 1864.
Columbia, Tennessee
. November 24-28, 1864.
Franklin, Tennessee.
. November 30, 1864.
Nashville, Tennessee
. December 15-16, 1864.
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF HENRY BROWN.
PRIVATE, COMPANY G, 9TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, INDIANA VOLUNTEERS, AND BANK PRESIDENT.
In 1856, Alfred Brown and Elizabeth, his wife, parents of the subject of this sketch, removed from Yadkin County, North Carolina, to Henry County, and settled near Messick. Here they remained about two years and then moved to Georgia, settling in Bartow County near Cartersville. There the portents of the coming struggle between North and South found them, but being staunchly opposed to the dissolution of the Union, they returned to Henry County, arriving on Christmas Day, 1860, and settling on the farm of Samuel Brown, in Liberty Township. Alfred Brown, the father, died on the Brown farm in 1861 and was buried in Flatrock Cemetery, Liberty Township, where his remains still rest." Elizabeth Brown, his widow, is still living, hale and hearty, at the age of eighty four years. Six children were born to them, namely: Henry, Nathan, William, Catharine, Melinda and Delilah, and all are living at the present time, except Catharine, the eldest daughter.
Henry Brown was born December 7, 1840. When he came to Henry County with his parents, he was a mere lad, but he began at once to make his own way in the world, working out by the day and month for such neighbors as William Millikan, William Bell, Jared Covalt, John Schildknecht and other prosperous farmers.
On September 23, 1864, he was mustered into the service of the United States as a private soldier in Company G, 9th Indiana Infantry, and joined his regiment at Huntsville, Alabama. He was with this gallant regiment, doing duty in Alabama and Tennessee, until June 20, 1865, when he was mustered out of the service. Returning from the war to Liberty Township, he there rented a piece of land from Jared Covalt for whom he had formerly worked and who had become a firm friend of the young man.
On December 12, 1868, he and his two brothers jointly purchased the Lewis Fouts' farm, consisting of one hundred and twenty acres of land, lying near the site of the present town of Mooreland, for which they were to pay fifty dollars per acre. They went in debt for the whole purchase price of the land, except four hundred dollars of Henry Brown's own savings which were applied in payment on the farm. Shortly after the completion of this purchase, his two brothers desiring to withdraw, Henry Brown bought out their interests in the land and assumed the indebtedness. After twelve years of unremitting toil, he had his farm paid for, was clear of debt and had his original capital of four hundred dollars on hand. With continued thrift and energy he added to his property until at one time his landed possessions consisted of three hundred and eighty seven acres, but by sales and by gifts to his children he has reduced his holdings to two hundred and fifty acres. This property is all highly improved and consists of as good land as there is anywhere in Blue River Township. In the management of his property, Mr. Brown has never adopted the rental system but has always utilized the land himself, raising his own grain and stock.
As the population of the township increased and the community grew in
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prosperity, Mr. Brown saw the demand for banking facilities become more and more pronounced. Accordingly, in September, 1902, he assisted in the organi- zation of the Mooreland State Bank and from its foundation has been its presi- dent and has given to it his earnest attention and best thought. Whether as farmer or banker, Mr. Brown is conservative in thought and action and has the unbounded confidence of his community. He is not a member of any religious denomination nor of any secret order but his life has always been governed by the principles of equity and fair dealing.
On November 14, 1867, Mr. Brown married Hannah Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Smith, residents of Liberty Township, near the old town of Petersburg. To this union have been born twelve children, six of whom are now living. Harvey is a prosperous farmer living in Stony Creek Township, Henry County. Alonzo, also a prosperous farmer, lives in Blue River Township, near his father's farm. Mary Louise, now Mrs. William Schweikhardt, lives in Blue River Township, her husband cultivating a part of Mr. Brown's farm. Fannie, now Mrs. Uriah Paul, lives in Liberty Township, near the old town of Petersburg, and Nellie, now Mrs. Edward Abbott, lives in the western part of Wayne County, three miles northwest of Hagerstown. Edgar, the youngest boy, eleven years old, lives on the farm with his father.
Mr. Brown's own educational opportunities were, at the best, limited, but he has always been the steady friend of education and has given his children the benefit of the best schools existing in his neighborhood.
Patience, persistence and untiring energy have marked the career of Henry Brown since his early manhood, and now, in the decline of life, secure of a com- petence and beloved of his family, he can contemplate with satisfaction a well spent life.
ELEVENTH INFANTRY REGIMENT. INDIANA VOLUNTEERS.
MUSTERED FOR THREE YEARS.
In the following roster, the name of each officer and man is followed by his postoffice address at the time of enlistment. In some instances the soldier was not a resident of Henry County at the time of enlistment but moved to that county after the Civil War. In such cases the name of the county from which he enlisted is substituted for the postoffice address and that is followed by the place of set- tlement in Henry County. Where the postoffice address is unknown, the name of the county from which the soldier enlisted follows his name.
COMPANY A.
PRIVATES.
John F. Branham ,Henry County. Mustered in March 8, 1865. Recruit. Mustered out July 26, 1865.
George W. Carr, Marion County. Raysville after the Civil War. Mustered in August 31, 1861. Mustered out August 30, 1864.
Will C. David, Marion County. Knightstown after the Civil War. Mustered in April 1, 1864. Recruit. Mustered out July 26, 1865.
John Dillon, Henry County. Mustered in March 8, 1865. Recruit. disability, June 26, 1865.
Discharged,
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Benjamin Gordon, Henry County. Mustered in March 20, 1865. Recruit. Mus- tered out July 26, 1865.
Amos Heaton, Henry County. Mustered in March 8, 1865. Recruit. Mustered out July 26, 1865.
William Magenhart, Henry County. Mustered in March 8, 1865. Recruit. Mus- tered out July 26, 1865.
Andrew W. Reid, Knightstown. Mustered in April 23, 1863. Recruit. Died at Carrollton, Louisiana, May 24, 1864.
Wayman Sinclair, Henry County. Mustered in March 8, 1865. Recruit. Mustered out July 26, 1865.
COMPANY B.
PRIVATE.
Joseph B. Cameron, Knightstown. Mustered in April 10, 1863. Recruit. Mustered out July 26, 1865.
COMPANY C.
PRIVATE.
Willis Snodgrass, Henry County. Mustered in February 24, 1865. Recruit. Mus- cered out July 26, 1865.
COMPANY D.
PRIVATES.
Cyrus W. Benbow, New Castle. Mustered in August 31, 1861. Discharged, disa- bility, May 26, 1862.
Martin E. Boice, Henry County. Mustered in February 24, 1865. Recruit. Mus- tered out July 26, 1865.
Elijah M. Hendricks, Cadiz. Mustered in August 31, 1861. Discharged, disability, December 10, 1861.
William Lemberger, New Castle. Mustered in August 31, 1861. Killed at Cham- pion Hills, Mississippi, May 16, 1863.
Marcellus Lytle, New Castle. Mustered in August 31, 1861. Died at Paducah, Ken- tucky, November 1, 1861.
John Riley, Mechanicsburg. Mustered in October 22, 1862. Recruit. Appointed Sergeant. Mustered out July 26, 1865.
John W. Rogers, New Castle. Mustered in August 31, 1861. Mustered out October 18, 1864.
COMPANY E.
PRIVATES.
Barton Brumfield, Henry County. Mustered in March 3, 1865. Recruit. Mustered out July 26, 1865.
Jesse L. Jackson, Henry County. Mustered in February 16, 1865. Recruit. Mus- tered out July 26, 1865.
William Long, Henry County. Mustered in March 2, 1865. Recruit. Mustered out July 26, 1865.
Nathaniel M. Reeves, Henry County. Mustered in March 3, 1865. Recruit. Mus- tered out June 26, 1865.
David A. Williams, Henry County. Mustered in March 3, 1865. Recruit. Mustered out July 26, 1865.
COMPANY F.
PRIVATES.
David Snyder, Henry County. Mustered in March 29, 1865. Recruit. Mustered out July 26, 1865.
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Joshua T. C. Welborn, Knightstown. Mustered in August 31, 1861. Discharged, disability, June 1, 1862.
COMPANY F.
(3 months). CORPORAL.
Benjamin F. Goar, Tipton County. New Lisbon after the Civil War. Mustered in April 25, 1861. Mustered out August 4, 1861.
COMPANY H.
PRIVATES.
Samuel Ensminger, Henry County. Mustered in March 27, 1865. Recruit. Mus- tered out July 26, 1865.
Robert I. Hudelson, Knightstown. Mustered in August 31, 1861. Discharged, disa- bility, June 1, 1862.
COMPANY I.
PRIVATE.
Washington L. Strohm, Henry County. Mustered in February 24, 1865. Recruit. Mustered out July 26, 1865.
COMPANY K.
PRIVATES.
George W. Farmer, Henry County. Mustered in March 8, 1865. Recruit. Mustered out July 26, 1865.
John A. Hill, Henry County. Mustered in February 24, 1865. Recruit. Appointed Musician. Mustered out September 18, 1865.
Charles R. McMillan, Henry County. Mustered in March 17, 1865. Recruit. Mus- tered out July 26, 1865.
Charles H. C. Moore, Ogden. Mustered in March 11, 1865. Recruit. , Mustered out July 26, 1865.
UNASSIGNED.
PRIVATES.
James Baldwin, Henry County. Mustered in March 18, 1865. Recruit .. Unaccounted for.
James Murphey, Henry County. Mustered in March 18, 1865. Recruit. Unaccounted for. Martin Rigin, Henry County. Mustered in March 28, 1865. Recruit. Unaccounted for.
William Sheehan, Henry County. Mustered in March 18, 1865. Recruit. Unac- counted for.
HISTORY OF THE
ELEVENTH INFANTRY REGIMENT, INDIANA VOLUNTEERS.
The Eleventh was originally a three months' regiment, serving as such from muster in, April 25, 1861, until its muster out, August 2, 1861. It was re- organized at Indianapolis and mustered in for the three years' service, August 31, 1861, with Lew Wallace, as Colonel, and was sent via St. Louis, Missouri, to Paducah, Kentucky. Here Colonel Wallace was promoted Brigadier General (afterwards made a Major General, full rank) and was succeeded as Colonel by
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