History of Saginaw County, Michigan; historical, commercial, biographical, Volume I, Part 33

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Publication date: 1881
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John J. Bagley, rep

.3705

971

Austin Blair, dem. . . .

.2734

Representat ve to Congress.

Chauncey W. Wisner, dem.3620

743

Nathan B. Bradley, rep. .... 2877

State Senator.

518

Charles V. De Land, rep. . . . 3499

Joshua Tuthill, dem.

.. 2981

State Representative.

Thomas C. Ripley, rep.

.1081

Charles D. Little, dem

972

Second District :

Conrad Fay, rep. .

1274

273

Bradley M. Thompson, dem.1001

Third District :

Francis Ackley, rep.

1184

239

State Representatives. First District.

Israel N. Smith, rep.

1402

Charles D. Little, dem.

1534

132

Second District :

John J. Wheeler, dem.

1120

Bernhard Haack, rep.

1259

139

Clerk.

Fred. B. Sweet, rep. .

.3104

George F. Lewis, dem.

2206

898

Treasurer.

George F. Van Fliet, rep ... 2808 289 Thomas R. Mosher, dem. ... 2519 Register of Deeds. 503

Jerome K. Stevens, rep .. .. . 2888

William J. Howard, dem. .. 2385

Prosecuting Attorney.

Otto Roeser, rep.

...

3466

George M. Schaeffer, dem. . 5623

Clerk.

843

Edward Bloedon, rep.

.3127

Heman B. Ferris, dem.

2950

Treasurer.

Gideon A. Lyon, rep ...

3267

443

Thomas L. Jackson, dem . .. 2824

Alonzo L. Bingham, rep. . . . 3349

Clark M. Curtis, dem ..

.. 2739

Prosecuting Attorney.

Edwin H. Powers, rep ...... 3290 480

William A. Clark, dem. ..

.2810

Circuit Court Commissioners.

William A. Lewis, rep ..... 3340

580

Daniel P. Foote, dem ..... 2760

Sheriff.

Henry Miller, rep.

.3567

1036

Isaac H. Leavenworth, rep. 3298 Louis Loeffler, dem .... ... 2754 Coroners.

Theodore Krauss, rep ..

3348

592

Nehemiah Os orn, rep.

3346

590

J. H. White, dem ....

.2756

W. H. P. Benjamin, dem .

.. 2755

ELECTION OF NOV. 8, 1870. Governor.

Henry P. Baldwin, rep. .... 2882 Charles H. Comstock, dem .. 2491

391

Representative to Congress.

John F. Driggs, rep. ...

.2250

Jabez G. Sutherland, dem. . 2832

582

State Senator.

Alfred B. Wood, rep.

.4745

ohn Jeffred, dem. .

.3789

956

Jared Freeman, dem.

945

Judge of Probate.

Otto Roeser, rep. ..

.4044

Julius K. Rose, dem.

.2490

1554

277

Thomas E. Doughty, dem. .. 2531

Surveyor.

544

335

HISTORY OF SAGINAW COUNTY.

Clerk.

Fred B. Sweet, rep. 4297 2083

William Kremer, dem. .2214

Treasurer.

George F. Van Fliet, rep. .. 4294 2029 John L. Krafft, dem ....... 2265

Regis'er of Deeds.

Jerome K. Stevens, rep.

. ..

.4428

2367

Aaron A. Parsons, dem .... 2061

Prosecuting Attorney.

William Gillett, rep

.3902

1291

Circuit Court Commissioner.

Thomas M. James, rep. .. 3811

1046

John J Heeley, rep. .

.3807

1042

Nathan S. Wood, dem .. 2585

George A. Flanders, dem. . . 2765 Sheriff.

Reuben W. Andrus, rep. . . . 3544 574

T. Daily Mower, dem ....

.2970

Surveyor.

Isaac H. Leavenworth, rep.3801 Louis Loeffler, dem. ... .2715

1086

Coroners.

Daniel Forrest, rep.

.3967

1336 William P. Burdick, rep. . . 3775 1144

George Maurer, dem. 2631

Gregory Adams, dem

2572

ELECTION OF NOV. 3, 1874.

Governor.

John J. Bagley, rep. .

.2637

Henry Chamberlain, dem .. . 3416

779

Representative to Congress.

Nathan B. Bradley, rep. .. . 2630 George F. Lewis, dem ..... 3432 State Senator.

802

Ezra Rush, rep ... . . .2723 William L. Webber, dem .. 3372 State Representatives. First District.

649

Thomas C. Ripley, rep ..... 678

Charles D. Little, dem., ... 1216 Second District.

538

Daniel Forrest, rep. .

895

294 Joseph A. Hollon, dem. .. 1189 Third District.

Francis Ackley, rep ..

843

William H. P.Benjamin,dem1192

249

Clerk.

531

Frel B. Sweet, rep ....... 3224 Joseph C. Leonard, dem ... 2693

Treasurer. . 34

Thomas R. Mosher, dem. . 2589

ELECTION OF NOV. 7, 1876. President,

R. B. Hayes, rep.

4182

S. J. Tilden, dem.

.4850

668

Governor.

Charles M. Croswell, rep. .. 3982 William L, Webber, dem .. 5051 1069

Representative to Congress. Charles C. Ellsworth, rep. . . 4132 Fred H. Potter, dem .. . 4906

774

State Sena'or.

Charles L. Draper, rep. . . . . 4510 Dan. P. Foote, dem. .4513 3 State Representatives.

First District :

Charles D. Little, dem.

. 1613

434

Gardner K. Grout, rep.

.1179

Second Distric: :

Herbert H. Hoyt, rep.

1402

Lawson C. Holden, dem ..

1412

Third District :

George W. Sackridge, dem. 1760 Louis P. Racine, rep ....... . . 1560 Reg.ster of Deeds. 447

200

Jerome K. Stevens, rep .... 3000 Porter Davenport, dem .... 2553 Presecuting Attorney.

233

William Gillett, rep. . ..

.. 3045

William A. Clark, dem .. . .. 2812

Circuit Court Commissioner.

Thomas M. James, rep.

2700

John J. Heeley, rep ..

2438

James B. Peter, dem. .

.3124

424

De Forest Paine, dem.

.2802

102

Sheriff.

Reuben W. Andrus, rep.

.2740

115

Murlin C. Osborn, dem. . . .. 2625

Surveyor.

Isaac H. Leavenworth, rep. . 2466 William Brenner, dem. . . .. 3122 Coroners. 656

Andrew McInnes, rep.

2488

William P. Burdick, rep. . . 2257

John B. White, dem ..

3201

William Ballard, dem .....

.. 3062

713

Judge of Probate.

Otto Roeser, rep ..

.4525

Joseph N. Eldred, dem .. .

.4488

Clerk.

Charles H. Richmond, rep. ,4144

Byron G. Stark, dem ..

.4807

663

Treasurer.

Herman Goeschel, rep.

.4488

Jacob Schwartz, dem ..

.4503

574

George F. Vanfliet, rep. .. 2623

Daniel P. Foote, dem .. .2611

336

HISTORY OF SAGINAW COUNTY.

Prosecuting Attorney.

Albert Trask, rep ......... . 4006

975

George A Flanders, dem .... 4981 Circuit Court Commissioner.

Lozine A. Hurlburt rep .. 4270

William G. Gage, rep. ..

4237

440

DeForest Paine, dem.

4832

562

Sheriff.

John Barter, rep ..

4357

James F. Adams, dem.

4651

Surveyor. 294

Isaae H. Leavenworth, rep. . 4159

Harrison Cary, dem ..

.4847

688

Coroners.

Samuel Kitchen, rep. . . 4226

Sidney I. Small, rep .... 4236

Charles T. Martin, d+ m. . 4845

559

Daugald McIntyre, dem .... 4720

434

ELECTION OF NOV. 5, 1878. . Governor.

Orlando M. Barnes, dem .... 3099 332

Charles M. Croswell, rep .... 2767

Henry I. Smith, gr'nb'k. . . 1960

Watson Snyder, proh.

Representatives to Congress.

Bradley M. Thompson, dem. 3129 1591

Roswell G. Horr, rep .. . .. .. 1538

Herbert H. Hoyt, greenback 1910 State Senator. 352

William H. P. Benjamin, d.3093 Gardner K. Grout, rep .... . 2741

Benjamin J. Downing, g'b'k 1965 State Representatives. First District :

Willard Shattuck, dem ... .1021

280

Myron Butman, rep. .. 741 Bartholomew Griffin, gr'nb'k. 671 Second District :

Byron B. Bach, dem. 8 (8

John S. Estabrook, rep.

1047

239

Daniel Forest, gr'nb'k.

751

Third District :

George F. Vienfliet, rep ...... 1094 80

George M. Williams, dem .. . 1014

James W. Morse, gr'nb'k.

615

Clerk.

Byron G. Stark. dem.

3300

907

Treasurer.

John C. Valentine, dem .. .. 3017

Frank Lawrence, dem.

.3140

Fred W. Koch, rep. . .. . . . 2712 Prosecuting Attorney. Lorenzo T. Durand, dem ... 3215 631

William H. Sweet, rep .. .. 2584 Lawson C. Holden, gr'nb'k .. 2027

Circuit Court Commissioners.

Frederick Anneke, dem. . .3089

John E. Nolan, dem.

.3221

383

Eugene M. Joslin, rep.

.2744

Jolın MeArthur, rep ... 2838 Samuel M. Porter, gr'nb'k .. . 1883 William A. Clark, gr'nb'k. .. 1650 Sheriff.

James F. Adams, dem.

.. 3246

637

Solomon B. Bliss, rep

.1977

Charles C. Miller, greenback2609

Surveyor.

Harrison Cary, dem. .. .. . . . 3154 347 Isaac H. Leavenworth, rep. . 2807 James Bean, greenback. ... 1933 Coroners.

Benjamin B. Ross, dem. . 3120 339 Charles E. Brenner, dem .. . . 3092 311

Sidney I. Small, rep.

.. 2781

Jonathan S. Rouse, rep. .. .. 2743

Manasseh Dougherty, gr'nb'k 1946

Dr. Titus Dunean, gr'nb'k. . 199 )

Daniel H. Cheeney.

A. J. Kniffin.

ELECTION OF NOV. 2, 1880. President.

James A. Garfield, rep.

.. 5208

W. S. Hancock, dem. ..

.. 5234

J. B. Weaver, greenback .... 609

Governor.

David H. Jerome, rep ...... 4994 Frederick M. Holloway, dem. 5506 612

Representatives to Congress.

Roswell G. Horr, rep.

.4829

Timothy E. Tarsney, dem ... 5801

972

State Senator.

461

John Welch, rep.

. . . . 5471

William H. P. Benjamin,dem5010

David Geddes, greenback ... 597

State Representatives.

First District :

Robert J. Birney, rep.

1511

Jacob Knapp, dem .. .

1695

Elias C. Andre, gr'nb'k.

195

Second District :

John S. Estabrook, rep.

.1573

Frank Lawrence, dem.

.1337

Daniel Forrest, gr'nb'k ..

.. 603

Third District :

Hawley J. Hopkins, rep.

.. 1917

Arthur Ross, dem ........

.1825

George A. Wallace, gr'nb'k. . 293

Judge of Probate.

364

Otto Roeser, rep.

.. 5439

Julius K. Rose, dem ........ 5075

Thomas W. Newrick, gr'nb'k503

184

Leroy C. Driggs, rep.

.2 93

Alexander Ferguson, rop ..

2919

Wells W. Parshall.

428

251

James B. Peter, dem.

4710

337

HISTORY OF SAGINAW COUNTY.

Clerk.

Fred B. Sweet, rep. . . ... . .. 5452 Hiram W. Robinson, dem .. 4988

Joseph D. Wilson, gr'nb'k .. 458 Treasurer.

Alexander Furguson, rep. . . . 5285 48

John C. Valentine, dem ...... 5237

John Mason, G. B. . ...

552 Register of Deeds.

Charles Shaw, rep .. . .5279

Herman B. Zwerk. dem .... 5475

196

Benjamin J. Downing, g. b. 95 Prosecuting Attorney .

Albert Trask, rep. .. 5133

Lorenzo T. Durand, dem .... 5430

297

Samuel M. Porter, greenba'k 520 Circuit Court Commissioners.

Samuel G. Higgins, rep 5188

Herman Pistorius, rep.

5293

John E. Nolan, dem.

5333

Frederiek Anneke, dem .

.5267

Sheriff.

Henry Miller, rep. .

.5596

666

William Reins, dem.

.4930

Surveyor.

Solomon C. Goodale, rep. .. . 5225

William Brenner, dem .. . . . . 5185

Henry G. Rothwell, gr'nb'k. . 593 Coroners.

Jonathan S. Rouse, rep. . . . . 5936 Sylvester C. J. Ostrom, rep. . 5234 Newton D. Lee, dem ....... 5262 26

Jolın Seanlan, dem ... ...... 5261 25

William T. Arnold, gr'nb'k. 599 Edward S. Dunbar, gr'nb'k. 595 ELECTION OF APRIL, 1881. Circuit Judge.

De Witt C. Gage, rep. .. 4050 Chauncey H. Gage, dem ... 4811 761 Justices of the Supreme Court. Augustus C. Baldwin, dem. . 3322 Isaac Marston, rep .......... . 4002 John B. Shipman, gr'nb'k. . 1151 680 Charles G. Hyde, temperanee 251 Regents of the University.

James F. Joy, rep.

3933

Austin Blair, rep. .3931 Geo. V. N. Lothrop, dem ... 3564 Henry Fralick, dem .3564

Charles J. Willette, gr'nb'k. 1117 David Parsons, gr'nb'k. . . . . 1117 Isaae W. McKeene, tem'nee. 234 Edward C. Newell do. 234

Amendments to the Constitution. Relative to Penal Fines : Yes .1343

No 248

Relative to the Clerk of the Supreme Court.

Yes 1883

No ..

170

Relative to Circuit Court :

Yes

1446

238

464

CHAPTER XI.

THE CONQUERORS OF REBELLION.

As the history of the civil war comes next in importance to that of the Revolution, and as it is entwined more closely with the newer States and their various districts, it is just that, as the work of the writer proceeds, he should pass in review what one new State has done for the Union, and make special mention of those gallant men who left their homes to join the thousands wlio appeared upon the field in defense of all these precious liberties under which they lived, and for the preservation of the most sublime political union that ever bound great States together. In April, 1861, immediately after the wire flaslied the Presidential call for volunteers, the people of Michigan rushed forward to respond. Perhaps, throughout all the land. there were no more earnest respondents than tlie men of Saginaw. Organization was earnestly entered upon, and when the crisis arrived, few, if any, counties surpassed thiis northern one in celerity of military movement, or in the number and quality of the men and officers sent forth to the field.

In this history of Saginaw in the war for the Union, each regi- ment sent forward claims a very full notice. This is due to the county, for in each battalion of patriots it had a representation. On this account, and also for the purpose of rendering the history of the period more familiar, the writer deems it a matter of great consequence to deal with the subject as extensively as the plan of the work will allow. In the first part of the chapter the military history proper is given, and this is succeeded by the personal his- tory, in which the names of the soldiers of this county who died during the war, and of those who survived to be discharged witlı their honors, are recorded. To the collation of facts much care has been given, and if an error should appear, it must be credited to a generally accepted theory rather than to a want of attention or carelessness in compilation.

The proclamation of President Lincoln was issued April 15, 1861. The day following, that of Gov. Blair, addressed to the people of Michigan, was made public, and on the same day the " East Saginaw Light Guards" received orders to go into training. The proclama- tion of the Governor of Michigan appeared in the local journals of the two cities April 18, and four days later one of the greatest meetings held to consider the best nieans of defending the Union did honor to the people. On that Monday of the eventful April of 1861, 3,000 citizens of the Saginaws assembled to devise such measures as would correspond with the desires of the general Gov-

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HISTORY OF SAGINAW COUNTY.

ernment and those of the State. The people massed on Genesee street, East Saginaw, and were addressed by J. B. Dillingham, from a platform erected in front of the Bancroft House. There was little time spent in speculative philosophy, the orator proceeding at once to organize the meeting. He nominated Col. L. P. Little for chairman; John Moore, Geo. W. Bullock, J. G. Sutherland, C. B. Mott, W. L. Webber, D. A. Pettibone, B. F. Fisher, J. Quacken- bush and F. D. Babcock, vice presidents; S. B. Bliss, B. M. Thomp- son, W. J. Barton and V. A. Paine, secretaries.

Col. Little said that "The war, with all its horrors, had begun. The capitol is surrounded with enemies. This is no time for in- quiring into the canse; it is sufficient that the stars and stripes are assailed, and we must meet this condition of things as it behooves ns; we must furnish onr quota of men and means."

Hon. John Moore said, that having enlisted for the war, lie wonld respond to a call made by the meeting. "The war has com- menced; the figlit has begun, and cnrsed be he who would not defend his country's honor. The time has passed when we shall be known as Democrats or Republicans; the man who will stand by and say that he will not stand to defend the flag of his country is a traitor in his heart. I stand by the Government, no inatter by what name it may be called. The administration has done all it could do; it has sought to avoid that which is now upon ns. The traitors have, notwithstanding all this, precipitated the country into a civil war, and if we must fight, I am in favor of having a big fight, and teach a lesson to those traitors. The Saginaw City Guard is pledged to go to the defense of the country, and I am informed that the company here is ready. We can well risk the honor of Saginaw in their hands. While they go, we should provide for their families."

The speech of Mr. Moore was followed by the reading of a resolu- olution, carried unanimously by the members of the Saginaw City Guard.

The offer of H. W. Trowbridge to raise a military company was accepted in the following terms: "Whereas, This meeting has re- ceived the offer of H. W. Trowbridge, Esq., to raise a company of infantry, 60 strong, to defend our country's honor, with emotions of pleasure, knowing, as we do, that Mr. Trowbridge is fully capa- ble of taking the command of such a company, therefore be it re- solved that the Governor be requested to bestow upon Mr. Trow- bridge the commission of captam, that he may have fulll power to raise such company."

A letter from the captain of the Saginaw City Guards, addressed to Col. Little, was read before the meeting. Its tenor was as follows:

I desire in this public manner to express my thanks to John Parrish, Esq., for the present of a Colt's revovler to be used in defense of my country's flag, and it is my determination never to return with dishonor to my home in the Saginaw HENRY MILLER.

Valley.

Captain of Saginaw City Light Infantry.

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HISTORY OF SAGINAW COUNTY.

The singing of the "Star-Spangled Banner," with an additional stanza by Mr. Warrie, was one of the happiest efforts of a great multitude in the musical world. All seemed so imbued with the spirit of the time that each one present took a part in the rendition of this magnificent national hymn. To the original four verses a fifth verse was written for this occasion, as follows:

And now, though its honor is shrouded in gloom,

And its stripcs with the blood of its brave sons are tarnished,

Yet the traitors shall meet with a meritcd doom

And the flag of our country with victory be garnished. Neath the folds then repair, as they wave to the air, And show to the world that its stars are all therc,

And the star-spangled banner shall evermore wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Rev. A. M. Fitch said he was on the right side of the question; he never read a word or sentence against the Government and there is not a single reason why he should not now step forward and vindicate the justice of our canse, even at the sacrifice of blood. He had heard the tales of the Revolution, and he believed there was now the same incentive to action as there was then. The man who would not defend the honor of his country should not receive the smile of a single woman. The wives and children shall be cared for while the soldiers are following their country's battles.

Dr. H. H. C. Driggs offered his services as surgeon to the troops during the war, and a resolution of conditional acceptance was passed. B. M. Thompson, Harvey Joslin, Hon. John F. Driggs, Benj. F. Fisher, Hiram L. Miller and A. A. Parsons addressed the meeting, each dwelling on the responsibility of citizens, their duties to the Republic and to human liberty. W. L. Webber, chairman of a committee on resolutions appointed immediately after the organization of the meeting, read the following series:

WHEREAS, Our country is now distracted by civil war, which has been com- menced by rebels in arms against the Government, and we, the people of Saginaw and county, without distinction of party, have convened for the purpose of express- ing our views in relation to the awful calamity impending over the nation ; there- fore,

Resolved, That political divisions among the people are solcly with reference to the policy by which the Government should shape its action, and arc entirely con- sistent with united devotion to the Government itself.

Resolved, That we regard the doctrine of seeession, claimed by certain citizens of the United States to exist, as a dangerous hercsy, and as being no other or better than revolution (rebellion) against the Government.

Resolved, That in our judgment, ignoring past difference on political questions, it is the duty of cvery citizen to give his support to the Government of the coun- try, with such united firmness and loyalty as to show to the world that we are worthy citizens of the "best government the world has ever known."

Resolved, That we duly appreciate the soldier-like promptness with which the various military companies of the Valley have responded to the call of our Gov- crnor, and that we hereby pledge our honor as men to sustain the families of such as go forth to maintain the flag of our country.

Resolved, That the Common Council of East Saginaw be requested to appropri- ate $2,000 for the support of the families of those of this city who shall volunteer in their country's service.

341

HISTORY OF SAGINAW COUNTY.

All these resolutions were carried, and the immense gathering dispersed after cheering for the Union, the Constitution, and the Star-Spangled Banner.

The council of the city of East Saginaw, at a meeting held on the 24th, decided to leave the matter of appropriating $2,000 before the people, and ordered the polls to be open on Monday, April 29, for that purpose. The vote was a most substantial recognition of what was due to the country and the wives and families of the volunteers.

HISTORICAL BRIEFLETS.

Mayor Mott and W. F. Glasby set an example which does credit to the State. They agreed with the soldiers not to charge them interest on money due for city lots, which they purchased, and further promised that in case of the death of any volunteer owing money on such lots, a full title would be granted to his widow, unconditionally, securing her in possession.

On July 2, 1862, the President called for 500,000 men, and the War Department assigned 11,686 as the quota of Michigan. This was followed by an order from the State Department for the organization of the 18th, 19th, 20tlı, 21st, 22d and 23d regiments, the latter under Col. D. H. Jerome, to be organized at East Saginaw.

Addison Brewer, Commissioner, Hiram C. Driggs, Surgeon. were commissioned officers for carrying the draft into effect.

H. C. Farrand, of East Saginaw, was among the volunteer sur- geons of the State.

Among the military officers of the State during the war were David H. Jerome, aid-de-camp on the staff of the Governor, and member of the State Military Board, with DeWitt C. Gage, Judge Advocate.

July 29, 1864, Hon. John F. Driggs was appointed to take charge of the organization of the 31st Michigan Infantry. This was the first of the new regiments to leave the State. Striking camp at Saginaw Oct. 6, 1864, it left the same day for Nashville, Tenn.

I. S. Estabrook, of the military election commissioners, took the vote of the 1st and 16th Michigan regiments, in October, 1864, then serving with the Army of the Potomac.

The aggregate expenditures of the county for war purposes, up to and including the year 1866, was $158,099.59. The various sums of money granted by the county to the families of the volunteers, · aggregated $81,000. The donations of money, clothing, etc., etc., amounted to about $7,000. The direct expenditures amounted to $246,099.59, a great sum of money, when the condition of the conntry at that time is considered.

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HISTORY OF SAGINAW COUNTY.

THE EAST SAGINAW LIGHT GUARD

perfected its organization April 19, 1861, under Capt. William Kremer, with First and Second Lieutenants-Emil Moores and John Leidlin. The volunteers comprised the following citizens:

Michael Bayer.

Emil Flatan.

Wm. Eshenbury.

Berhard Bier.

Charles Gonnia.

August Kremer.

John Nerretor.

Hugh Mills.

Teodor Bencke.

Joseph Haag.

Jacob Kremer.

John Strank.

David Schroeigerte.

George Baur.

Valentine Herbart.

Jacob Schroth.

Gustave Reigle.

Fried Genther.

John Bush.

Christoph Rietz.

Herman Krause.

Urban Reichel.

John Rutz.

John Dobson.

Donat Fettig.

F. C. Brennett.

Thomas Dramble.

Chris. Schlatterrer.

Geo. Wheeler.

Frank Otto.

Fritz Techethin.

Albert Hibbert.

James H. Robertson.

Anton Schmitz.

William Phillips.

Henry Howe.

Fred Boger.

John Hittermeir.

Gilbert Norton.

Geo. H. Stoltz.

John Schmidt.

John Ryan.

John Frost.

Martin Reill.

John Ch. Freyler

Chris. Hendriclis.

Alins Sailor.

Francis Moore.

Fritz Lange.

Franz Kleinfield.

James Leonard.

John Eanklaz.

Frank Schmelzer.

Wm. Lange.

Fritz Fischer.

Michael Rapp.

Geo. B. Richardson.

Joseph Lense.

Fred. Schulz.

Richard Luster.

Goffprind Denhly.

Henrich Heinlein.

Charles Peters.

Fritz Oland.

John Ode.

John Witz.

Henry Heldebrand.

Martin Kremer.

Charles Lechantin.

Philip Hairg.

Gustave Werschky.

James A. Scott.

Nicolaus Therry. Louis Kurzmann.

Leonhard Holzinger.

Charles Hiegel.

The troops forming the command of Capt. Kremer left Saginaw en route for Detroit April 30, 1861, and arrived there on the eve- ning of May 1. The departure of the new warriors of the Sagi- naw was made the occasion of tendering to them that peculiarly beautiful good-by which ever dwells in the memory of a soldier. The journalists of the city were present at this grand farewell meeting, and did not fail to describe it minutely.

At 8 A. M., the company having parted from many of their friends at their armory, marched down Genesee street in fine order to the Bancroft House, where they were drawn up in two lines, and after a neat and appropriate speech from Mayor Mott, the ladies presented each with a Union cockade, as a token of their appreciation of the gallantry they manifested in so promptly re- sponding to the call of the Government. The ceremonies were con- tinned by cheers for the ladies, the Guards and the citizens and others. A sword was presented to Capt. Kremer by his respected fellow- citizen, Capt. John Erd, with appropriate remarks, after which, under escort of Osmond's Cornet Band, the Buena Vista Guards and the East Saginaw Light Artillery, the company proceeded to the depot of the Flint & Pere Marquette railway, where the train, which had been generously tendered by Superintendent Potter to convey the troops to Pine Run, was in waiting. At the cars a re- volver, the gift of J. H. Mershon, was presented to Lieut. Emil Moores, by Col. W. L. P. Little, who made some fitting remarks,

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HISTORY OF SAGINAW COUNTY.

to which Lieut. Moores responded with feeling; clieers were given for the Mayor, Mr. Mershon, the Guards, the citizens, the Union, and everybody, when, after some affecting parting scenes between the soldiers and their relatives and friends, the locomotive, be- decked with a handsome display of American ensigns, was hitched on, and the train moved off to the tune of the "Red, White and Blue" amid the loud and enthusiastic cheers of the thousands assembled, the waving of handkerchiefs, hats and star-spangled banners innumerable.

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History of Saginaw County, Michigan; historical, commercial, biographical, Volume I, Part 33

Author: Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Chicago : C.C. Chapman & Co. Number of Pages: 962

Author:
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago : C.C. Chapman & Co.
Number of Pages: 962