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Wm. Wisner Taylor, dem .. 4,185
Frank F. Kutts, nat ......
.4,098
Circuit Court Commissioners.
James B. Willson, rep.
.8,299
68
Peter O. Voorhies, rep.
.8,231
Lyman D. Follett, dem.
.. 8,269
Charles C. Howell, nat.
.8,080
Surveyor.
Dorr Skeels, rep.
8,448
314
Charles E. Cole, dem.
8,134
Coroners.
Daniel A. Laubenstine, rep
8,173
De Witt C. Burch, rep.
8,191
Louis Zunder, dem ..
.4,764
Geo. N. Chappel, dem
4,783
Horatio N. Holden, nat.
.3,468
Wm. T. Taplin, nat ..
3,153
Representatives.
Nathaniel A. Earle, rep.
.3,689
Clarence W. Prindle, rep.
.3,609
John S. Farr, dem. .
.2,085
Samuel O. Dislıman, dem
.1,957
Harry H. Ives, nat .. .1,570
Joseph Schursch, nat. 1,552
Charles W. Garfield, rep
2,412
Wm. P. Whitney, dem.
.1,958
Heman Palmerlee, rep.
. 2,426
Jonathan E. Nash, dem.
.2,322
ELECTION 1881.
The constitutional amendment relating to the Circuit Courts, was approved in Kent county by a vote of 1,472 for, to 266 contra; the amendments relative to penal fines, by a vote of 1,738 for, to 278 contra ; and that relative to the clerks of the Circuit Courts, by a vote of 3,336 for and 187 contra.
The foregoing returns form a most important section of this history. They show that the principles of liberty are understood by the people of Kent, that they possess a good idea of all that is due to the Republic. They have overcome nativeism, sectionalism and all their concomitant evils, leaving little to trammel the cause of Union, or interfere with a magnificent solidarity. Envy, anger, jealousy, pride of party, and, better than all, the irritation, bred by the rebellion of the Southerners, rankle only in the hearts of a few
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but as civilization advances day by day, so are the minds of men be- coming more expanded, until they look with charity on the faults of others, and seek to atone for their own. Party malice, animosity of nativeism, bigotry under all its hideous shapes, must give way for- ever to reason. Mercy, justice and patriotism require the citizen heart for tenancy so that all the vices must fall before the appeal of humanity, and let peace rule throughout the land.
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CHAPTER XII.
KENT COUNTY IN THE WAR.
The military events of the county have been noticed down to that period in its history when a sacrifice was demanded of the newly settled States, and their political divisions; to that time when the very safety of the glorious heritage bequeathed by the Fathers of the Republic as a rich legacy, was threatened by a fate worse than death-a life under laws that harbored the slave, a civil defiance of the first principles of the constitution.
Kent was among the first counties of the State to respond to the summons of patriotism and register itself on the national roll of honor, even as she was among the first to join in that song of joy which greeted a Republic, made doubly glorious within a century by the dual victory which won liberty for itself and next bestowed the precious boon upon the colored class.
The attack on and the fall of Fort Sumter was the signal for the people of Kent to rouse themselves from slumber and rush to arms. Great numbers of the people maintained their equanimity, with the result of beholding within a brief space of time every section of their county represented by soldiers prepared to fight the good fight to the bitter end in defense of cherished institutions, and for the extension of the principles of liberty and union,-of human right, to all states and classes within the Republic.
The three months' regiment went to the front with a fair repre- sentation of the citizens of Kent county in its rank and file. They were present at the first Bull Run before their term of service ex- pired; and the survivors, returning, reported for re-enlistment in the three years' regiments then being organized throughout the State. What terrible ordeals those troops passed through during their long and eventful military career, what magnificent results crowned their service, are best related in an extract from the oration of Dan Dougherty, delivered at the reunion of Veterans, held in June, 1881, at Hartford. He, in his inimitable eloquence, said :- "Vic- tims of swamp and typhus fevers; baffled time and again by the flood; battling at every disadvantage with the flower of the enemy, on a strange soil, with a hostile population; long denied a victory; matured plans jeopardized; fighting all day, marching all night; advancing until they saw the spires of Richmond, then back again within sight of the white dome of Washington; never elated with success, never depressed with defeat; disaster following disaster, they were buoyant to the close. Smiling through tears they parted with their beloved chief; one brave commander gave place to
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another, yet gayly they transferred their fealty. Marching to certain death up Mary's Heights on those awful days at Fredericksburg; falling by thousands at Chancellorsville; the waves of war sweeping toward their homes, spreading devastation worse than the track of a tornado-they again gave battle to that exultant invader at Gettysburg, and on that renowned and thrice-sacred field for three long days they fought and won the victory that turned the tide of war and saved the North from desolation. Back again they follow the unyielding foe, drenching the wilderness with gore; for still another year they bleed, until Richmond falls; the Army of Northern Virginians overwhelmed with numbers, and supplies ex- hausted, capitulates; the confederacy was crushed and the Union preserved! In a few months all that was left of mighty opposing forces-victor and vanquished, officers and privates-returned to their homes, doffed their uniforms, farled their battle flags and passed from the reality to the realms of history."
The survivors of the war returned, settled down in the homes of peace, and within a few years aided in building up a community, a wondrous community, which casts the old world into shade, and prepares the way for universal liberty. In the following pages the regimental sketches, rosters, casualties, promotions, and other in- formation dealing with the troops sent from this county are given.
HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED.
The sound of the first cannon had scarcely died away beyond Sumter when the wires flashed the tidings of rebellion to this city. Little time was lost in speculation; with a promptitude character- istic of the people, the men of the city assembled in council, realized the situation in which the country was placed, and as quick as thought agreed upon the best and only means of saving the Republic. The old and new military organizations saw the time for mere parade belonged to the past, and were ready to sacrifice to the present. War was on every lip, --- flashed from tongue to tongue; it reached the homes of the people without the city, and soon reached throughout the land.
THE FIRST WAR MEETING
was held at Luce's Hall, April 15, 1861, at which were present, Col. A. T. McReynolds, Col. C. W. Leffingwell, Capt. L. Patterson, Revs. S. S. N. Greeley, Courtney Smith, Myron A. Dougherty, E. W. Davis, Geo. Gray and others, who delivered addresses on the occasion. All believed that the citizens of Kent would arm to a. man to support the honor and the armies of the National Govern- ment.
The ladies of Grand Rapids assembled at Mills & Clancy's Hall, April 23, and organized by appointing Mrs. S. S. N. Greeley, Presi- dent, and Mrs. S. L. Withey, Secretary. The object of the meeting
S.W. Heath
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was one of aid to the volunteers, as shown in the following resolu- tion : " That the ladies of the Valley City are not unmindful of the perils which threaten our country; and they appreciate the patriot- ism which impels their fathers, husbands, brothers and sons to take the field in defense of the Flag of our Union."
A Union meeting was held April 22, which was addressed by E. G. D. Holden, Eben. Smith, T. B. Church, Thomas M. Brady, L. Patterson, E. S. Eggleston, Timothy Foote and others.
Previously, on April 20, the officers of the volunteer companies met at the Guards Armory, with Brig. Gen. Wm. A. Richmond in the chair, and H. J. Hollister, Secretary. On that date a regi- ment was reported fully organized and uniformed. The resolutions were earnest and to the point. A few days after this meeting the " Valley City Guards " tendered their services to the general Government. The command was made up as follows :
Samuel A. Judd, Capt.
Richard Johnson,
Fred Shriver, 1st Lieut.
Don J. Lovell,
Charles D. Lyon, 2d “
Peter A. Bogardus,
C. M. Taggert,
John Dennis, 3d “ Geo. E. Judd, First Sergeant.
George Nair,
James Cavenaugh, Second Sergeant.
C. R. Calkins,
Miles Adams, Third Sergeant.
Orson Miller,
Charles H. Cary, Fourth Sergeant.
Wm. Jones,
Thomas Greenly, 5th Sergeant.
Emory Moon,
Alex. McKinzie, 1st Corporal.
Edward S. Pierce,
Edward S. Pierce, 2d
E. D. Budington,
E. D. Budington, 3d
Chas. H. Rose,
E C. Goodrich,
Daniel H. Powers,
Elliott E. Judd,
W. P. Ferris,
B. C. Tracy,
Chester B. Hinsdill,
W. Chamberlain
Henry A. Buck,
John M. Mann
J. W. McCrath,
Ray V. Smith,
Wm. Pullen,
L H. Chase,
Henry F. Williams,
H. C. Luce.
E. Lytle,
H. P. Colby,
The roster was ultimately swelled to large proportions, and every one in readiness to proceed to the field.
April 27 a most enthusiastic meeting was held, and a procession formed. Addresses were delivered by F. W. Kellogg, T. B. Church, J. E. Wyche, Wm. A. Robinson, Rev. Father Brady, Gen. Wm. A. Richmond and others. Miss Ada Webb and a full chorus rendered the "Star-Spangled Banner," the Glee Club sang the " National Hymn", and in all respects the demonstration was a great success.
The Third Regiment, under Col. D. McConnell, mustered in the " Cantonment Anderson," to the number of 700 men, May 8, 1861. This Cantonment was located on the County Agricultural Society's Grounds. Strict military discipline was enforced, and a truly patriotic desire to leave for the front manifested by the troops.
Early in May a number of young men organized themselves into
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W. H. Chamberlain, 4th " Privates.
Daniel Littlefield,
John K. Truax,
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a military company, known as the "Cadets." On May 8, they assembled at the armory, changed the title of the command to that of the "Grand Rapids Greys," and elected the following officers: Joseph Herkner, Capt .; H. N. Moore, 1st Lieut .; W. B. Martin, 2d Lieut .; Daniel Powers, Orderly; Geo. Stevenson, 2d Sergt .; Frank Lyon, 3d Sergt .; Silas K. Pierce, 4th Sergt .; Charles Kendall, 1st Corporal; Charles Dean, 2d Corporal; Fred Reynolds, 3d Corpo- ral; Thomas Mitchell, 4th Corporal; Charles P. Calkins, Clerk.
Up to July, 31, 1861, Michigan furnished eight commands to the army in the field, viz .: First Michigan Inf., three months, 780 men; Second Inf., 1,046 men; Third Inf., 1,046 men; Fourth Inf., 1,046 men; Artillery, 117 men; Jackson Guards on service with Mulligan's Brigade, 104 men; Lafayette Light Guards, 89 men; and portions of two companies in Illinois and Missouri, 150 men, aggregating an active field force of 4,378.
The officers and men in rendezvous, ready to respond to the first call, comprised 1,046 men of the 5th Inf .; 1,046 men of the 6th Inf .; and 1,046 men of the 7th Inf .; or, 4,138 mnen. Recruits at Ann Arbor, 800 men, with 27 companies enrolled, aggregating 2,824. The total number of troops in the field, or ready to enter at the beginning of August, 1861, was 11,140. Of this large number Kent county furnished a large proportion, and otherwise aided by example in creating enthusiasm and confidence.
In the following pages the various commands with which the soldiers of Kent served are historically treated; the names of the commissioned officers are given and their promotions followed up. This portion of the chapter has been specially prepared by the county historian, while the names of the troops discharged have been taken from the reports by an exact copyist.
FIRST ENGINEERS AND MECHANICS.
This important command left Marshall, Dec. 17, 1861, for Louis- ville, Ky., with a force of 1,032 men and officers. Its services dur- ing the year 1862 were never surpassed. A detachment under Gen. Mitchell comprised the first loyal troops to enter the rebel position at Bowling Green, Feb. 14, 1862. The labors of the regi- ment may be conceived when it is remembered that during June, 1862, it built seven bridges on the Memphis & Charleston railroad line, aggregating in length 2,758 feet, and from 12 to 56 feet in height. During the year the command lost 78 men on the field and by disease. Congress enacted in 1862 that the Michigan En- gineers and Mechanics' regiment should be placed on the same footing as the Engineer Corps of the United States' army; and further ordered the force to be raised to 12 companies of 150 en- listed men each. During the years 1863-'4 the continued service of the command was the truest evidence of all that men can suffer and accomplish in the cause of their country. Detachments of the
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command were present everywhere, always tending to render the progress of the army free from many, if not all, the obstacles which nature and rebellion placed in its way. Its term of service ex- pired Oct. 31, 1864, when a few officers and men retired. How- ever, the greater number volunteered, and, with the addition of recruits, maintained full strength and performed magnificent ser- vice until the close of the war. The command was mustered out at Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 22; reported at Jackson, Mich., Sept. 25, and was discharged Oct. 1,1865. Together with its usual duty it participated in the affairs of Mill Springs, Ky., Jan. 19; Farm- ington, Miss., May 9; Corinth, May 10-31; and Perryville, Ky., Oct. 8, 1862. It was present at Lavergne, Tenn., Jan. 1, 1863; at Chattanooga, Oct. 6, 1863; at Atlanta, July 22 to Sept. 2, 1864; at Savannah, Ga., Dec. 11-21, 1864; and at Bentonville, N. C., March 19, 1865.
Officers.
William P. Innes, Grand Rapids, was commissioned Col. Sept. 12, 1861. He mustered out with the command Oct. 26, 1864, and was created Brevet Brig .- Gen. of United States Vol., March 13,1865, in remembrance of his great services during the war.
Perrin V. Fox, Grand Rapids, was commissioned Captain, Sept. 12, 1861; Major, Dec. 15, 1863; Major U. S. Vet. Vol. Engineers, July 2, 1864; Lieut .- Col. April 17, 1865, and Brevet-Colonel, March 13, 1865, in recognition of his efficient service.
James M. Sligh, Grand Rapids, Q. M. Sergeant, Oct. 28, 1861 was commissioned 1st Lieut., Jan. 1, 1864; Captain, April 25, 1865, and served until the muster out of his command Sept. 30, 1865.
James W. Sligh, Grand Rapids, entered the field as Captain, Sept. 12, 1861. He died at Tullahoma, Tenn., Nov. 15, 1863, from the effects of injuries received in a rairoad accident occurring while the train was being attacked by rebels.
James D. Robinson, Grand Rapids, commissioned 1st. Lieut. Sept. 12. 1861; was promoted to a Captaincy Dec. 26, 1862, and mustered out Sept. 22, 1865.
Heman Palmerlee, commissioned Captain Sept. 12, 1861; re- signed July 30, 1862.
William S. Nevins, Grand Rapids, Sup. 1st Lieut. Sept. 12, 1861; was commissioned 1st Lieut. Aug. 18, 1862; Captain, Jan. 1, 1864, and mustered out Oct. 26, the same year.
John W. McGrath, Grand Rapids, commissioned 2d Lieut., Sept. 12, 1861; 1st Lieut., May 28, 1863, and Captain, with rank from May 11, 1863; was mustered out Sept. 22, 1865.
Joseph C. Herkner, Grand Rapids, commissioned 1st Lieut. Sept. 12, 1861, and Captain, Jan. 1, 1864; was mustered out Sept. 22, 1865.
Edson P. Gifford, Grand Rapids, Sergeant Co. D; was promoted
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1st Lieut. March 1, 1863; Captain, Oct. 1, 1863, and served to the close of the war.
Andrew B. Coffinberry, Grand Rapids, was mustered in as Ser- geant of Co. C; was promoted 1st Lieut. Jan. 1, 1864; Captain, Aug. 27, 1864, which position he held when mustered out Sept. 22, 1865.
Baker Borden, formerly of the 3d Infantry, was commissioned Captain First Engineers and Mechanics Sept. 12, 1861, which po- sition he held until his resignation Feb. 14, 1862.
Wright L. Coffinberry, Grand Rapids, was commissioned Captain, Sept. 12, 1861; resigned Dec. 26, 1862.
Chas. T. Wooding, Grand Rapids, Sergeant Co. C, commissioned 2d Lient. Aug. 27, 1864; 1st Lieut., Nov. 3, 1864; was mustered out Sept. 22, 1865.
Henry F. Williams, Grand Rapids, Sergeant-Major, Sept. 18, 1861; 2d Lieut., March 30, 1862; 1st Lieut., July 30, 1862; was mustered out Oct. 26, 1864.
Albert Wells, Grand Rapids, Sergeant Co. B; Sept. 19, 1861; commissioned 1st Lieut., Jan. 1, 1864; was mustered out Oct. 26, 1864.
Julius W. Smith, Grand Rapids, Sergeant Co. I, Dec. 29, 1863; was commissioned 1st Lieut. Nov. 3, 1864, and mustered out Oct. 1, 1865.
David M. Skidmore, Bowne, commissioned 2d Lieut. Jan. 1, 1864, and 1st Lieut., Nov. 3, 1864; was mustered out Oct. 1. 1865.
Lyman J. McGrath, Grand Rapids, Sergeant Co. D, Sept. 27, 1861, was commissioned 2d Lieut., Sept. 3, 1864; 1st Lieut., Nov. 3, 1864; resigned June 22, 1865.
Albert H. Kimball, Grand Rapids, commissioned 1st Lieut. Sept. 21, 1861; resigned Aug. 18, 1862.
Robert S. Innes, Grand Rapids, 1st Lieut. and Q. M., commis- sioned Sept. 12, 1861; resigned Dec. 6, 1862.
Charles W. Calkins, Grand Rapids, Sergeant-Major, Sept. 26. 1861; 2d Lieut., July 30,1862; 1st Lient,. Jan. 1, 1864, and served until mustered out Oct. 26, 1864.
Andrew J. Beers, Grand Rapids, mustered in as Sergeant Co. C, was commissioned 1st Lieut. Nov. 3, 1864, and mustered out with the command Sept. 22, 1865.
Francis D. Adams, of Grattan, entered service with the First Engineers and Mechanics as 2d Lieut., Jan. 1, 1864; promoted 1st Lieut. Jan. 3, 1864, and resigned Aug. 9, 1865.
Robert D. McCarthy, Grand Rapids, commissioned 2d Lieut. Feb. 16, 1864; resigned May 29, 1864.
Horace H. Keyes, Grand Rapids, served as Sergeant Co. F, from Oct. 11, 1861, to Nov. 3, 1864, when he was promoted 2d Lieut.
Walter S. Hubert, Grand Rapids, entered as Sergeant Co. B Sept. 19, 1861; commissioned 2d Lieut. Nov. 3, 1864, and was inus- tered out Sept. 22, 1865.
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William T. Hess, Grand Rapids, commissioned 2d Lieut. Sept. 12, 1861; resigned July 13, 1863.
James M. Eggleston, Grand Rapids, Sergeant Co. D, Sept. 26, 1861; was commissioned 2d Lieut. Nov. 3, 1864, and served until the command mustered out Sept. 22, 1865.
Arthur Connolly, Grand Rapids, commissioned 2d Lieut. Sept. 12, 1861; resigned March 29, 1862.
Edwin Baxter, Grand Rapids, commissioned 2d Lieut. Sept. 12, 1861; was discharged on account of disability, Feb. 16, 1864.
William H. De Camp. Grand Rapids, was commissioned Surgeon, Sept. 12, 1861, and served until mustered out Oct. 26, 1864.
Henry Van Ostrand, Grand Rapids, commissioned Ass't-Surgeon Engineers and Mechanics, Sept. 9, 1863; was mustered out Sept. 12, 1865.
Discharged Men.
Adams, William J
Calkins, Lucius
Deglopper, Martin Dennison, Ariel B.
Afton, Philip
Campau, Adolph T.
Allen, Balus L.
Carbutt, James J.
Depew, Ralph
Allen, Henry
Chapman, Le Grand C. Chase, Hiram
Devendorf, Nelson De Vree, David
Aldrich, Henry
Chatterdon, William
Aldrich, William B.
Chergain, Martin
Andrews, William B.
Child, Earl K.
Andrus, William B.
Chipman, William
Dildine, John Dilley, Luther P. Dowding, Robert
Apaneer, John Austin, George J.
Clark, Edward H.
Draper, Hezekiah
Austin, George M.
Clark, George H.
Draper, John H.
Austin, Henry
Clark Oraste E.
Dressler, Egnas
Atkins, Mason F.
Clemans, William H.
Dutton, Alfred
Bailey, James J.
Clifton, Charles W.
Dunlap, John H.
Baker, George R.
Clifton, Isaac W.
Dutcher, David W. Eaton, John
Bailey, Orville Bates, Joel M.
Cobb, Alexis D.
Eddy, Charles C.
Barker, Richard W.
Coger, Jabez D.
Elliott, Daniel S.
Barfield, William E. Barrett, John Bass, William S.
Cole, William F.
Falen, Daniel Finch, William Fletcher, John B.
Beard, Linsen, jr.
Cook, John W.
Floyd, Allen C.
Beck, James M.
Cook, Madison
Fluhies, William
Berclay, Charles Bendway, James Bieree, Orrin Blass, Charles A.
Cooper, Daniel Crosby, George W.
Cross, Stephen
French, Hiram W.
Bleumink, Girt
Crawford, John
French, Joseph
Criseman, Peter M.
Fullington, Geo. B. Geelock, William
Blood, Ephraim Blood, Orrin Borden, John C.
Crittenden, Delos L. Cuddihy, Michael
Gibbs, Abel M. Gibbs, WilliamH.
Boynton, Levi S.
Currier, Artbur W.
Dailey, Charles
Daniels, Jerome F.
Daniels, John S.
Gitchell, Willard L.
Briggs, William R.
Dale, John Dart, Elijah
Gitchell, William W.
Gifford, Charles F.
Godfrey, William A. T. Gouldsbury, Jerome B.
Brown, Daniel W. Byers, William
Byrnes, Walter Cain, William H.
Davis, Alvin Davis, Luther B. Dawson, Elias S. Deglopper, Peter
Gibson, Byron D. Gibson, John A.
Bramer, Edward Brayman, James H. Bickford, Alonzo Brewer, Lucien B.
Cole, Henry A.
Emons, Simon
Cook, Emery Cook, Ezra
Beebe, Charles A.
Coon, Philip J.
Foote, Aaron L. Foote, Elijah H. Freelove, James T.
Clinton, Charles E.
Devendorf, Adelbert
Allen, William G.
Christie, Lewis
Downer, Wm. E.
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Kipp, John Knitfin, Collossian
Knickerbocker, Walter
Kniffin, Chester V. A.
Kniss, Joseph
Quartel, Marcus M.
Quick, John H. Randall, John M.
Randall, Daniel J.
Ransom, Hovey G.
Rarick, Jacob
Rasa, James A.
Rase, Frederick R.
Reed, Thomas M.
Richards, Salmon S.
Richard, Alfred S.
Richmond, Frederick
Ringuette, Edward
Hard, Alvin B.
Heath, Jonathan Hecox, Francis M.
Hendricks, Peter
Herring. Charles
Lovejoy, Julian
Ryckman, Benjamin
Ryckman, William H.
Sampson, Cephas
Sauers, Cyrus Sayles, Elias J.
Hildreth, Alonzo L.
Marvin, Dwight
Scarr, Francis O.
Hilton; Hollis L.
McCrath, Charles F.
Scribner, Charles H.
Hilton, Charles B.
Mccullough, Hugh
Shannon, Phares
Hilmore, James H.
McDrainiel, Chauncey
McDonald, John J.
McGowan, John W.
McNitt, Alexander A.
Miller, Charles
Miller, William S.
Simonds, John H.
Simms, Lovell James
Skinner, Lothrop R.
Smith, Albert G.
Smith, Alva
Smith, Charles P.
Smith, Erastus G.
Smith James
Smith, John W.
Smith, Lewis P.
Snow, Horace
Snyder, John D.
Spencer, John C. M.
Spraker Fred. W.
Spring, Daniel W.
Stage, John J. Stewart, Charles R. Stocking, Miller
Parks, William M.
Patterson, Robert B.
Patterson, James
Patrick, George E.
Peel, Charles Peel, Thomas
Peck, Robert H. Phillips, Bradford S. Post, George C. Potter, Jolın N.
Powers, Henry Powell, Silas D, Pratt, Luther C.
Tanner, Warren D. Teele, Edgar F.
Graves, Albert Granger, Francis Green, Edwin Green, Jonathan J. Grey, Samuel Griffin, David E. Griffis, George Grindall, Andrew J. Haan, Jacob Hagens, John Hanes. John R. Hall, Francillo Hall, Francillo
Hamilton, Isaiah B.
Hammer Peter
Hann, Simeon P.
Hardy, Albert
Lindsay, John
Robens, Smith
Rounds, Ambrose Roza. James E.
Long, Jacob
Loree, Moses
Russell, Norman G.
Hewett, Joseph L. Hicks, Nelson E. Hickox, William L. Hill, Alpheus G.
Hoag, Myron B. Hoch, Jacob
Hope, James M.
Hope, Henry D. Hope, Joseph
Houk, Andrew J.
Milmine, Alfred
Hovey, Gurdon E.
Milmine, Alexander
Howard, Andrew W.
Hunter, Herbert
Humphrey, William Huntley, Adelbert C.
Huntly, Merritt
Huntly, Frederick
Hurlburt, Freeman
Nichols, Henry L. Orcutt, Samuel
Orser, Henry F.
Page, John S.
Page, John G. Painter, Norman J. Parish, Asa W. Parrish, Mortimer,
Hyde, George. Hyatt, Jolın S. Isham, Henry Jarse, George W. Jaques, Milton J. Jewett, Philip L. Jewell, Elias H. Jones, John H. Judson, George W. Kalmback, Godfrey · Keeney, James H. Kellogg, Orson B. Kenney, James C.
Kenyon, Ephraim G. Keyser, Jacob W. Kidder, Mason C.
King, Charles B.
King, Julius F, King, George Kinney, John M.
Kryger, Cornelius Kusterer, William La Clare, Orville Lamberton, Austin
Lampman, Henry
Laughlin, William H.
Layton, Thomas
Lee, Benjamin F.
Leach, John H.
Leeland, Edward
Leathers, Don J.
Lemreaux, David
Logan, George W.
Lucas, Seth A.
Luce, John
Marsh, Charles
Marks, Thomas
Shangle. James
Sbear, David O. Sherman, James H. Shimel, Madison Sigler, Daniel J.
Mitchell, Chester C. Montague, Edwin Morman, George Motely, William . Musty, Adrian
Newhall, Reuben A.
Prescott, Langford G. Probasco, Wallace Proper, William Provin, Andrew J.
Stocking, Palmer F. Stoddard, George N. Stoddard, Peter A. Stoneburner, John Story, Benjamin Stokes, William H. Squier, Spencer Sullivan, John C.
Swan, Peter
Sweet, Samuel
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VanDermade, John
Whitten, William
Teenstra, Theodore
Van Kuren, John P.
Whitworth, Her bert
- Tenhopen, John H.
Van Stinsel, Ira
Widdicomb, John
Thomas, David H.
Vroman, John C.
Wilkins, James L.
Thomas, John
Wait, James
Winchell, Benjamin W.
Thompson, Andrew
Watson, Dwight M.
Winters, Alfred
Thibas, John
Watson, James K.
Wittam, Aaron B.
Thayer, George N.
Waterman, Luther
Wooding, John
Todd, Morris
Webster, Aaron B.
Wolf, Alonzo
Tower, Rufus C.
Weller, Henry M.
Woodward, Albert P.
Tubbs, Tunis C.
Weller, Mirza
Worden, James M.
Tuttle, Abram S.
Welton, Washington
Youard, John
Turner, Willard S.
Welsh, Elisha
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