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Miles C. Armstrong, died at Molino Del Rey, Mexico, April 20, 1848.
Hiram Banks, died in hospital at Jalapa, Mexico, May 5, 1848.
Michael Morebovy, died on steamer Rio Grande July 12, 1848, en route from New Orleans to Madison, Ind.
Jacob Quinlan, died at Los Vego, Mexico, June 27, 1848.
John C. Ward, died in hospital at Vera Cruz April 6, 1848.
Jolin Cooper, discharged for disability, at Vera Cruz.
Alexander Hewitt, discharged for disability, at Vera Cruz.
Selalı Lebrum, discharged for disability, at Vera Cruz.
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HISTORY OF ALLEN COUNTY, INDIANA.
ALLEN COUNTY IN THE WAR OF THE REBELLION.
The same spirit that actuated the people of Allen County in the Mexican war was shown in the war of the rebellion. No sooner had the tocsin of war sounded through the land, than more troops thian could be accepted were at once tendered to the Governor of the State. One company was tendered three days after the first call was made, and was assigned to the Ninth Regiment, three months' service. The quota of this State, under the first call of the President, being filled, no more could be mustered into the service of the United States : but a few days after, two companies were mustered into the Twelfth Reginuent, which was organized as a regiment in the State's service for one year, but was, a short time after, transferred to the service of the United States. From this tique until the closo of the war, a continual stream of men-in regiments, in compa- nies, in squads and singly-poured to the front, and no military organization of which nen from Allen County formed a component part, ever disgraced the flag it carried or the uniform it wore, or but could point with pride to its record.
One reason of it was, every man knew that his loved ones at home were being looked after and takeu eare of by a frec-hearted and generous people.
A full record of the action taken by the citizens of this county toward the soldiers in the field and their families at home should be given iu full, but our linuits forbid it. Suffice it to say that Allen County paid to the soldiers that went into the field to fight the battles of their country, from this county, the magnificeut sum of 8353,800 as bounties, and paid to their families and children $48,000 to assist in maintaining them, and, add to this the amount paid for inter- est on bonds issued to raise that sum of money at once, when needed ($26,500), and it shows that the people of this county paid ont of the public treasury the sum of $428,300 in addition to the very large amounts that were paid as private contributions to the Sanitary Fund, for the benefit of soldiers in the field, and the amounts that were paid in the same way to aid and assist their families.
The payment of money to the families of the soldiers did not terminate with the close of the war, but the records show that in 1868, three years after the war had elosed, there was the large sum of $6,581 paid to the wives and children of those who had lost their lives or licalth in the service of their country.
To the liberality of the people at home, as well as the patriotism of the sol- diers, no doubt, can be attributed the fact that the records show fewer desertions from the army, in proportion to the number that went into it, from Allen County, than almost, if not quite, any other county in the State. The soldiers knew that their loved ones were being cared for, aud that anxiety was off of their minds.
A condensed history of each regiment that was composed, more or less, of men from this county is given, except in a few cases where the number was so small as to be of no general interest, followed by as complete a list of the mem- bers of it from this county as can be made from the material obtainable. Where parties' names are omitted, except those who left the service with a tarnished record, it is either their own fault or the fault of their offiecrs. The names of tbose given are, as far as it is possible to do so, only those that were honorably discharged, kaled or died in the service. It can do no good to perpetuate a record that may have been muarred by some thoughtless or accidental act. The history of one regiment from each army or army corps that was more largely represented by men from this county than any other, has been given more fully than that of others and reference made to it. It is hoped that all will see the justice, or reason of this, and no offense will be taken. The history of ten regiments in the same corps would, necessarily, be aliuost identical.
In all cases where no remarks are made opposite a man's name other than to show promotion, it must be understood that he served out his term of enlistiuent and was honorably discharged at the termination of the same.
OFFICERS FROM ALLEN COUNTY COMMISSIONED BY THE PRESIDENT.
NOTE .- This list is as near correct as it can be made from the data at handl. It is a wonder if there are no omissions ; but it is believed to be correet.
Major and Brevet Colonel -- Judson A. Bingham
Captains-Clarence Bailey, Henry W. Lawton. E. P. Ewers.
First Lieutenants-llobart Bailey, Pendleton Borden, - Hinkle. Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy- Florence Schwitz.
Lientenant United States Navy-Henry B. Rumsey.
NINETEENTH UNITED STATES INFANTRY-REGULAR ARMY.
The Nineteenth United States Infantry bad a number of men on its muster- rolls from Allen County during the war of the rebellion. The following list, furnished hy Wesley Johnston, Esq., is as near complete as it can be made from the material at band :
COMPANY A.
Jobn Houser, served three years.
George Houser, served three years : wounded at Shiloh.
Hall, served three years.
Edward Harrigan, discharged on account of wounds.
Wesley Johnston, served three years and nine months ; was a prisoner of war for nine months after bis enlistment expired.
Charles James, died of wounds received at Shiloh. Aaron Luther, killed in battle of Stone River. - Manning, died of wounds received at Shiloh. William Miller, served three years.
-** Quinn, killed in battle of Stone River.
-- Smith, served three years.
Schermire, served three years.
Peter Spillman, served three years.
COMPANY B.
Matthew Garren, wounded and captured at Chickamauga. D. Springer, captured at Chickamauga.
COMPANY E.
Edward Bufford, discharged for disability.
NINTH REGIMENT INFANTRY-(THREE MONTHS' SERVICE).
Allen County furnished one company for this regiment, one of the first in the field. The regiment was organized and mustered into service at Indianapolis on the 25th day of April, 1861, for the period of three months, with Robert H. Milroy as Colonel.
It was the first regiment that left the State for Western Virginia, and arrived at Grafton, in that State, June 1. Tbence it marched to l'hilippi, in the column commanded by Col. Kelly, and took part in the surprise of the rebel camp at that place on the morning of June 3. Returning to Grafton, the Ninth was assigned to Gen. Morris' Brigade, and participated in all the wuarches and skirmishes of that comumand during its brief campaign, and in the engagements at Laurel Hill and Carrick's Ford. The regiuient returned home in the latter part of July, and was mustered out of the service on the 29th day of that month. With the exception of two men slightly wounded, it muet with no casualties.
COMPANY E.
Captain-William I'. Segur. First Lieutenant-Henry A. Whitman.
Second Lieutenant --- William S. Story.
First Sergeant -- Robert H. Harrison.
Sergeants-John Sriner, Jr., Brutus A. Bourie, Henry W. Lawton.
Corporals-Douglas L. Phelps. John W. Truitt, Geo. H. Robinson, Geo. A. Bashford. Musicians-David Alverson, William M. Bennett.
Privates-Woodford C. Bennett, Lewis Bewley, James Boden, Isaac Barr, Frisbee T. Beck, Benjamin Cramer, Edward Criddle, John Cogan, Osear B. Corwin, Isaac Carter, Warren Closson, Thomas Corson Dennis Doudican, Thomas F. Dean, Antoine Dushane, Joseph Elliott, lohn Finton, Samuel P. Freemau, Charles W. Fairfield, Samuel Ferrier, Wash Fitzsimmons, John B. Gearhart, David Gebford, John G. Greenwood, Thomas Hogarth, James Humbert, Jr., William B. Henderson, William HI. Henry, Alfred Harris, llenry L. Hayward, Joseph Kiekley, Morgan N. Kimberly, James S. Kimberly, Samuel Kelker, John Koons, Charles Lincoln, Frank Lavanway, Michael Mason, William M. McElvain. De Groff N. WeDonald, John S. Moore, John Neeb, Henry Notestine, John O'Connor, John R. Parker, John D. Rex. William R. Raffelt, George A. Reynerd, llenry Redeker, Edmond B. Stribley, Richard M. Stribley, Lorenzo Snider, Henry D. Shaw, Samuel Shoaff, Edward H. Smith, Frederick W. Steine, William B Stevens, Martin L. Stewart, David Truby, Thomas Tasney, Andrew J. Tasney, Charles R. Weitzel, Henry Welch, Charles A. Zollinger.
KLEVENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY-(THREE YEARS' SERVICE. )
This county was represented by nearly fifty men in this regiment.
The regiment was organized at Indianapolis, and mustered into the service 31st day of August, 1861, with Lewis Wallace as Colonel, and left for the front Septeruber 6, arriving at Paducah, Ky., September 9. Here Col. Wallace was promoted to be a Brigadier General, and Licut. Col. George F. McGinnis was promoted to the eoloneley of the regiment.
Tbe regiment remained in Paducah until February, 1862, when it took part in the battle of Fort Donelson, and afterward, on the 7th of April, in the battle of Shiloh, losing heavily in killed and wounded. It then took part in the siege of Corinth until its evacuation by the rebels, when it was ordered to Memphis, 120 miles distant, which distance was accomplished by forced marches, thence by steamer to Helena, Ark., from which place it marched to Clarendon and returned, a march of 130 miles, encountering strong bands of guerrillas on the ronte; which enused the loss of a number of men.
During the winter, the regiment was engaged in several expeditions to White and Tallahatchie Rivers, Duvall's Bluff and Yazoo Pass.
On the 14th day of April, 1863, the Eleventhi joined the army of Gen. Grant, at Milliken's Bend, and was assigned to MeGinnis' Brigade, Hovey's Division of McClernand's Corps. The regiment took part in the battle at Port Gibson on the 1st day of May, capturing a rebel battery.
On the 16th of May, the regiment was engaged at Champion Hills, losing 167 men in killed, wounded and missing, and on the 21st, it moved into the trenches surrounding Vicksburg, where it remained until the surrender of the city and rebel army, on the 4th day of July.
After the fall of Vicksburg, the Eleventh took part in the pursuit of Gen. Johnston's army to Jackson, Miss., when it again returned to the vicinity of Vicksburg, whence it was transported by river to New Orleans, where it remained until March 4, 1864. In the incantime, it was ordered on numerous expeditions against the enemy, always acquitting itself with credit.
On March 4, 1864, the regiment having veteranized, left New Orleans by steamer for New York, and thence to Indianapolis by rail.
Upon the expiration of the regiment's veteran furlough, the Eleventhi left for New Orleans, arriving there May 8, 1864, and remained there until July, when it was assigned to the Nineteenth Army Corps and ordered to Fortress Monroe, arriving there on the 28th of July. From there it was ordered to Har- per's Ferry, where it joined the army commanded by Gen. Sheridan and took part in all the marches and battles of the famous campaign, during which were fought the battles of Cedar Creek, Winehester, Fisher's Hill and Opcquan and numerous other engagements of lesser note.
Upon the conclusion of Gen. Sheridan's campaign in the Shenandoalı Val- ley, the regiment marched to Baltimore, arriving there January 7, 1865, and remained there on duty until mustered out of the service July 26, 1865.
EIGHTH REGIMENT-(THREE YEARS' SERVICE). COMPANY G.
Simon D. Brady, veteran, mnstered out August 8, 1865.
ELEVENTHI REGIMENT-(THREE YEARS' SERVICE). COMPANY B.
Privates-Henry Crumley, veteran, promoted Corporal July 26, 1866; James Cain, Jesse B. Carter, Charles Cotton ; William Craigmill, unaccounted for ; Solomon Cramer, killed at Champion Ilills May 16, 1863.
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MILITARY HISTORY.
COMPANY C.
Andrew Ennis, veteran.
Recruits-Robert H. Albertson, Patrick Claney, James H. Forbus, William Hanna, John Johns, George MarkIe, Oliver P. Penee, Jobn M. Price, William H. Rippetoe, Fred- erick Smith, William A. Watson, John S. Young.
COMPANY K.
Corporal-Henry Strong, veteran, promoted to First Sergeant and Seeond Lientenant. Privates-George M. Beek, veteran, promoted to Corporal and Sergeant July 26, 1865 : George W. Depew, veteran, July 26, 1865 ; James L. Hlollopeier, veteran, promoted to Cor- poral July 26, 1866; Israel Ilollopeter ; Elijah Kent, veteran, July 26, 1865; Albert B. Knight, veteran, Angust 7, 1865; William Morthier, veteran, promoted Sergeant July 26, 1865; Charles M. Weleh, veteran, promoted Sergeant July 26, 1866; Osenr F. Whit- ney, veteran, July 26, 1865; John Wilson, veteran, promoted First Sergeant July 26, 1865 ; Jeremiah Andrews, disehnrged .lune 22, 1862, for disability ; Ephraim M. Hollopeter, veteran, discharged November 7, 1864, to necept promotion in U. S. colored troops ; Philip Gable, veteran, killed at Winchester, Va., September 19, 1864 ; John Park, veternu, killed at Cedar Creek, Va., October 19, 1864.
Recruits-Jesse A. Brumley, llenry M. Bishop, Richard S llighler, Richard H. Kaveny, Jobn W. Lee, William E. Osborne, William H. Rollins, Benjamin Short, John Tippett.
TWELFTH REGIMENT INFANTRY-(ONE YEAR'S SERVICE ).
This regiment contained two companies from this county, and was organized from the surplus of companies that had reached Indianapolis in answer to the eall for six regiments of three-months troops, and was accepted for State service for one year on the 11th day of May, 1861, with John M. Wallace as Colonel. On the 11th day of June, the regiment left Indianapolis for Evansville, where it remained until the 23d day of July.
. On the 18th inst., orders were received from the War Department trans- ferring the regiment to the service of the United States for the remaining portion of its term of service, and on the 23d it was ordered to Baltimore, reaching there on the 27tb.
There had been but one Union regiment in Baltimore before the Twelfth, sinee the assault that was made on the Sixth Massachusetts in April preceding (the Sixteenth Indiana had passed through two days before), and the Twelfth never marched or looked as well before or after as, with loaded guns and fixed bayonets, with benting drums and flying colors, it marched through Baltimore. Curses not loud but deep were hurled at the impudent " Hoosiers," but it was wasted breath.
It was ordered from there to Sandy Hook, Md., near Harper's Ferry, where it was assigned to Abercrombie's brigade, of Geu. Banks' Army of the Shenan- doah. While here, Col. Wallace resigned, and was suceceded hy Lieut. Col. William H. Link, of Fort Wayne. The Twelfth remained in eamp near Sandy Hook until the 16th day of August, when it moved with the army to Hyatts- town, where it lay in camp for some time. Gen. Joe Johnston was reported to he on the opposite side of the Potomac, near Leesburg, with a large Confed- erate foree, and this march was made with a view to prevent his crossing the river.
The time until the 11th of October was oceupied in camp duties and a few marches to surrounding points, and on that day the regiment left Frederiek and marched to Williamsport, above Harper's Ferry, on the Potomac. There the regiment was stationed along the river in detachments in such a manner as to guard the different erossings for a number of miles, and it remained on picket and outpost duty until the 1st of the succeeding March, when the regiment crossed the Potomac with Banks' Division, and marehed in the direction of Winchester, through Martinsburg and Bunker Hill.
On the 11th, it had a skirmish with the enemy near Winchester. and, on the following morning, entered that city, in advance of the army.
On the 21st, the regiment marched to Berryville, and thenee across the Shenandoah, and over the Blue Ridge, through Snicker's Gap, to Aldie. Hear- ing of the battle of Winchester on the 23d, the Twelfth was ordered back to re-enforee that place; but, before reaching the Shenandoah, news was received that the hattle had resulted in a victory for our troops, and that no re-enforee- ments were needed, when it retraeed its steps to Aldie, and from there to War- renton Junetion, which place it reached April 3, having passed Centerville, Catlett's Station, and the Bull Run battle-field on the route.
The regiment remained at Warrenton Junetion until the 5th day of May, when it was ordered to he mustered out of service, its term of enlistment having expired. The Twelfth was finally mustered out May 14, 1862.
All that went from this eoimty returned, except one, who was killed.
Lieutenant Colonel-William H. Link, promoted Colonel. Major -- George Ilumphreys, promoted Lieutenant Colonel. Adjutant-Oscar M. Hinkle.
Sergeant Major-Ferdinand F. Boltz.
COMPANY B.
Sylvester R. Larason, recruit.
COMPANY D.
Marion E. Griswold, reeruit.
COMPANY F.
Captain-George Nelson.
First Lieutenant-Oscar M. Ilinkle, promoted Adjutant.
Second Lientenant-Jobn M. Godown. First Sergeant-James O'Shaugnessy.
Sergeants-Martin L. Murphy, James D. Carey, John Lyter, James M. Bingham (killed near Antietam, Md., January 8, 1862.)
Corporals-John II. Newland, Joseph Crawford, Ilenry H. Young, Scott Swann, Gabriel Swihart, Albert Reynolds.
Musicians-Andrew K. MeCurdy.
Privates -- Leonard Aker, Martin Ames, Augustus C. Brown, William Brown. James H. Browning, John Il Crateer, Johnson M. DeHaven. Joseph Depny, Joseph C. Diekey, Jeremiab Fennessey, Cyrus Ferrington, Hiram Forbing, John Fuller, Samuel Garrett (promoted Sergeant), William Hardwick, David Hurshberger, John Henning, Charles A.
Holeomb, James D. Humphrey, William 11. Hunting, Henry B. Husselton, Thomas Ken- nedy, William Kiser, Jmmes H. Kniss, Andrew Koons, Clark A. Lewis, George A. Lewis, John B. MeGnire, John H. Mckee, Alfred Mellin, Ambrose Middleton, Caspar Miller, Cyrus F'. Mosier, Joshua Parker, Ihrvey Patterson, John W. Patrick, William Pio, Levi Reynolds, John A. Rovenstine, Oliver Rogers, Jacob .A. Roof, Samuel Rowe, John W. Sherbundy, Amos Sine, Erman M. Smith, William HI. Smith, Robert J. Stewart, Charles L. Thomas, Charles R. Thompson, Milton Thompson, Louis Valentine, William A Wis- rier, Frederick Teikeubroek (disebarged Angust 31, 1861, for disability ), George Sun- ders (necidentally shot at Newburg, Ind .. June -, ISGI).
Recruit-Robert Steele.
COMPANY G.
Captain-Arthur F. Reed.
Second Lientenant-Elbert. D. Baldwin.
First Sergeant-Isane Denn, Ir.
Sergeants-Amos Richey, Joseph Il. Ainsworth, Frank II. Aveline, Albert S. Brownson.
Corporals-Franci. R. Weldon, George W. Ewing, Ar, Alfred Stoney, William Il. Harrison, Samuel D. Silver, James Stronse, Iliram A. Shinkle.
Musician-Ethridge G. Paige.
Wagoner-Jahın Seiple.
Privates- Charles B. Alvord, Willim A. Bell, Alfred W. Benskin, Andrew J. Barlow, John T. Benber, James A. Bounds, Thonms C. Benls, George M. Burwell, Albert Benson, Isaac M. Church, John S. Campbell, John T. Cartwright, Henry F. Drewes, Aunanias Davis, John L. Deul, Ir., Upton L. Flenner, George C. Fisher, John Grabmm, William Guynn. Mathias Henley, George lure, Ferdinand C. King, Samuel M. Karns, Frederick G. I. Kobler, Jacob V Kenagy, Henry F. Kellemyer, John H. Killinger, Anton Kayser. William J. Koeh, Isnae II. Le Fevre, William Myers, Charles W. Mueller, Iliram MeAfec, Robert G. Rogers, John A. Reaume, John M. Rame, William Rinker, Darius Roberts, Philip W. Silver, Jeob HI. Seiple, James A. Starbuck, Courad K. Snyder, James Shinn, Incob V. Shurts, Frederick W. Shaffer, John Slenster, Frank Savage, David W. Thomas, Jmnes M. Thonms, Stillman P. Tasker, Thaddens Tanner, William D. Wildman, Isaae B. Wilmington, Anton Zimmerman.
TWELFTH REGIMENT INFANTHY-(THREE YEARS' SERVICE).
This regiment was composed in part of two entire companies, and quite n number of recruits from Allen County. In puisnance of an order of the War Department, dated May 17, 1862, the regiment was re-organized for three. years or during the war, at Indianapolis, and mustered into the service on the 17th of August, 1862, with Col. William H. Link, iis old commanding officer, as Colonel, and in a few days left for Kentucky to assist in repelling the invasion of Kirby Smith. On the 30th of August, it participated in the battle of Richmond, Ky., losing 173 in killed and wounded, including the gallant Col. Link, who died of his wounds September 20. The greater portion of the remainder of the regiment was captured and paroled.
Lieut. Col. Williams was promoted to the coloneley of the regiment on the 17th of November, and soon afterward, the regiment having been exchanged as prisoners of war, was ordered to join the Army of the Tennessee under Gen. Grant.
Leaving Indianapolis on the 23d of November, it reached Memphis on the 25th. In December, the regiment marehed to the Tallahatchie River, and was stationed at Grand Junction, Tenn., in January, 1863, and in the following spring was placed on duty at Colliersville, Teun., guarding the line of the Mem- phis & Charleston Railroad.
In June, 1863, the Twelfth was ordered to join the army surrounding Vicks- hurg, and, on reaching there, was assigned to Gen. Logan's Fifteenth Army Corps, in which it served during the remainder of the war, participating in all its marches, skir mishes and battles.
Upon reaching the line of investment around Vicksburg, the regiment went into the trenches, and remained there during the siege, and, after the enpitulation, marched to Jackson and Black River, in pursuit of Gen. Johnston's rehel army, that had come to try to relieve Vicksburg, but was foiled in the attempt.
After this campaign, the regiment went into camp until the 28th of Septem- ber, when it was ordered to Memphis, and then took part in the long march across the country to Chattanooga, in order to relieve the Army of the Cumher- land from its terrible straits at that place.
On the 23d, 24th and 25th, it took a prominent part in the battle of Mission Ridge and the movements that preceded it, losing 110 men and officers in killed and wounded, including Capt. Frank H. Aveline, killed, and Adjt. Jared D. Bond, wounded.
It also assisted in the pursuit of the fleeing enemy, after which, without rest, and many of the men barefooted in the depth of winter, it took up its weary march to Knoxville, East Tennessee, where Gen. Burnside was eonfronted hy a superior foree of the enemy under Gen. Longstreet. After relieving Gen. Burn- side's command, and raising the seige, the Twelfth retraced its steps to Scotsboro, Ala., where it went into winter quarters.
On the 1st day of May, 1864, the Twelfth marched with its corps to Chatta- nooga, to take part in the Atlanta campaign, in which it participated from first to last, and was engaged in the battles of Resaca, New Hope Church, Dallas, Kene- saw Mountain, Atlanta, July 22 and 28, and Jonesboro, hesides innumerable skirmishes, losing 240 in killed and wounded during the campaign. It then took part in the chase after Hood's army, through Northern Georgia and Alabama.
Returning to Atlanta it aecorupanied Sherman's army on its " march to the sea," leaving Atlanta on the 14th of November, and arriving before Savannah on the 10th of December.
After the fall of Savannah, the regiment proceeded hy sea to Benufort, S. C., and from there marched to Columbia, the capital of the State, thence to Golds- horo, N. C., and next to Raleigh. On this long march the Twelfth was engaged in the battle at Bentonville, and in numerous skirmishes.
Upon the surrender of Gen. Johnston's army at Raleigh, the Twelfth started north, for Richmond, Va., and upon its arrival at that place, the war being vir- tually over, was ordered to Washington City, where it was mustered out of the service on the 8th day of June, 1865.
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HISTORY OF ALLEN COUNTY, INDIANA.
The regiment returned to Indianapolis, 270 strong, on the 14th of June. A number of recruits and drafted men, whose term of service had not expired, were transferred to other regiments and kept in the service a month later, when they were mustered out at Louisville, Ky.
The Twelfth participated in twenty-eight hard-fought battles, and hundreds of skirmishes, during its term of service, and was considered one of the best drilled and most efficient regiments that left the State.
Colonel-William Il. Link, wounded at Richmond, Ky., Angust 30, 1862, died from wounds September 20, 1862.
Adjutant-Jared 1). Bond, resigned January 22, 1864.
COMPANY B.
Captain-Elbert D. Baldwin, promoted Major and Lieutenant Colonel ; resigned May 5, 1865.
First Lieutenant-Frank Il. Aveline. promoted Captain, and killed in battle at Mis- sion Ridge November 25, 1863.
Second Lientenant-William I1. Harrison, promoted First Lieutenant and Captain. First Sergeant-Alfred L. Stoney, promoted to First Lientenant.
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