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Linebarger, James T., commissioned May 12, '62; promoted from 1st Lieutenant, wounded at Fredericksburg and Gettys- burg; now living at Rock Hill, S. C.
Kent, Jno., 1st Lieutenant, commissioned May 3, '62; died July 4, '62.
Gilbert, Jacob H., Lieutenant, commissioned May 13, '61; now living.
Cline, E. Elkanah, 2nd Lieutenant, commissioned May 13, €1; a farmer, living near Granite Falls, N. C. (Transferred to 57th Company E.) (See sketch.)
Thornburg, M. A., 2nd Lieutenant, commissioned August 4, '62; promoted; died July 1910. (See sketch.)
J. P. LITTLE
J. P. Little enlisted in company C, at New- ton on August 13, 1861. He was at this time only sixteen years of age, and the examining of- ficer, thinking the boy too young to enlist, re- fused to accept him at first but through persis- tent pleadings of the youth to fight for a cause that he thought was just he was at length accept- ed
Even at this early age he was cultivated to no small degree. His man- ners were frank and candid, and the more in- timately he was known, the better he was be- loved. Never was he known to shrink from any toil, however pain- ful, nor quail before any danger.
He had a high regard for his superior officers, and more still for the commission which he filled, as examplified in an anecdote told by his com- rades. At the Battle of the Wilderness when the soldiers had become somewhat routed, in order to rally them again the brave Captain Lovell
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reached up to shake the flag that Little was carrying but the fearless ensign, reaching for his pistol, gave the Captain to understand that he was man enough to carry that flag and for him to let it alone.
He was in many of the principal battles of the war, namely, Hanover Court House, Seven Days' Fight around Richmond, Cedar run, Second Manassas, or Bull Run, Oz Hill, Harper's Ferry, Sharpsburg, or Antei- tun, Shepardstown, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spottsylvania Court House.
At the Battle of Frazier's Farm he received a wound in the thigh, and was also wounded at Chancellorsville and Spottsylvania Court House. At the latter place he was in the famous Bloody Angle and was taken a prisoner here. Later he was sent to Elmira, New York where he was held during the remainder of the war.
He returned home in the summer of 1865 and then completed his education. He is now a merchant in Hickory.
NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS.
Thornburg, Mathias A., 1st Sergeant, enlisted August 13, '61; promoted 2nd Lieutenant August 4th, '62; living near Hud- son, N. C., a manufacturer.
Setzer, Franklin A., 2nd Sergeant, enlisted August 13, '61; died since the war.
Austin, Coleman, 4th Sergeant, enlisted August 13, '61; pro- moted 2nd Lieutenant; killed July 3, '63 at Gettysburg.
Turner, Geo E., 1st Corporal, enlisted August 13, '61; pro- moted Sergeant; killed July 9, '63 at Jordan Springs.
Little, Joshua, A., 2nd Corporal, enlisted August 13, '61; pro- moted Sergeant; wounded at Ox Hill and at White Oak Swamps; died in City Point.
Flowers, Noah F., 3rd Corporal; enlisted August 13, '61; died July 25, '62.
Ecard, Rufus, 4th Corporal, enlisted August 13, '61; promoted Sergeant; killed, December 13, '62 at Fredericksburg.
PRIVATES.
Asbury, Wm.,
Asbury, Sidney; still living.
Bolch, Marcus, enlisted August 13, '61; wounded at Manassas and at Chancellorsville; now living, a farmer,
Bolch, Aaron, enlisted August 13, '61; promoted Corporal; wounded at Gettysburg; living, a farmer.
Bolch, Abel, enlisted March 15, '61; wounded at Cold Harbor; died since the war.
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Bolch, Emanuel, enlisted March 15, '61; died August 15, '62 at Chancellorsville.
Bolch, Wm., enlisted March 15, '61; died July 15, '62.
Bolch, Logan, enlisted March 14, '63; wounded at Gettysburg and died of wound.
NATHANIEL BOLCH
Nathaniel Bolch en- listed in Company C. 28th N. C. Regiment late in the war. He was a good soldier. Since the war he has lived on the farm, mak- ing a good, honest liv- ing. He is yet active and bids fair to live and bless his county many years yet. So may it be.
Bolick, Henkle P., enlisted March 14, '63; wounded and died at Gettysburg.
Bumgarner, Sydney, enlisted August 13, '61; died August 1, '62.
Bumgarner, Allen, enlisted August 13, '61. (See sketch.
Bumgarner, David, enlisted March 15, '62; wounded at Chan- cellorsville, and captured July 28, '64; died 1910.
Barger, Moses, enlisted September 9, '61; died May 25, '62 at Charlottsville.
Barger, Josiah W., enlisted March 15, '62; wounded and died May 20, '63 at Guinea Station.
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ALLEN L. BUMGAR- DNER
Allen L. Bumgardner enlisted in Company C. 28th Regiment on Aug. 13th 1861. He was count- ed one of the bravest of the brave. He was wounded once, and on leaving the battle field, he found a friend unable to retire. He picked him up and carried him to a secure place, and went and found a litter- bearer to care for his friend. He came from the war with nothing to begin life with save a kind and energetic soul, Today he is a successful farmer, having land, money and friends. He is a jolly, good fellow. Everybody likes him. A noble Veteran, as brave in life's conflicts as in the battles of war, and just as sympathetic.
Barger, Allen, enlisted March 15, '62; died in October 1910. Barger, David; living, a farmer.
Barger, Gilbert; died of wound.
Barger, Noah, enlisted March 11, '62; died October 3, 1910
Barger, Marcus, enlisted March 15, '62; a farmer, living near Hickory, N. C.
Bowman, Calvin, M., enlisted March 15, '62; died in the war. Bolch, Jordan, enlisted April 4, '64; died since the war.
Cline, Sylvanus, enlisted March 2nd. '63; a farmer, living near Hickory, N. C.
Cline, J. Timothy, enlisted February 12, '64; a farmer, living near Hickory, N. C.
Cline, Adolphus, enlisted April 6, '64; living.
Campbell, Adolphus L., enlisted August 13, '61; died July 18, '63 of wound received at Gettysburg.
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Campbell, Wilburn A., enlisted August 13, '61; discharged December 20, '61; living at Waynesville, N. C.
Cook, Abel, enlisted September 9, '62; died of wound at home since the war.
Cook, Lawson, enlisted March 15, '62; died since the war. Clippard, John, enlisted March 15, '62; died since the war.
Carter, Joshua, enlisted March 13, '61; wounded at Chancel- lorsville; now living. (See sketch).
JOSHUA C. CARTER
Joshua C. Carter en- listed in Company C. 28th N. C. Regiment on Aug. 13th 1861. He was in the battles of New- bern, this State; Har- pers Ferry, Chancellors- ville and Manasses. In the battle of Manasses, he received a . slight wound. He was also in other engagements. It is said by his officers that he was an excellent soldier. This is a high compliment to a private, a man "behind the gun."
Cline, Monroe J., enlisted March 13, '61; died at Winchester. Cline, Maxwell A., enlisted August 13, '61; died since the war. Cline, Jno. L. H., enlisted February 18, '63; killed May 2, '64. Cline, Alfred J., enlisted August 13, '61; died since the war. Cline, Ambrose, enlisted March 14, '63; killed near Richmond. Conrad, A. Henry, enlisted August 13, '61; killed at P. Mills. Deal, Junius, enlisted August 13, '61; died of wound received at Manassas, August 13, '62.
Deal, Levi, enlisted March 14, '63; died June 10, '63.
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HENRY A. CONRAD
Henry A. Conrad en- listed in Company C, 28th N. C. Regiment on Aug. 13th, 1861. We are sorry that we could not get a full account of Henry. There are four of the Conrad boys, all of whom are said to be brave, noble boys. This one has been placed in this book by one of his younger brothers.
TIMOTHY CLINE
Timothy Cline enlist- ed late in the war. He was quite young but served with distinction till the close.
On his return home he began life again on the farm. Despite many obstacles, by industry, economy and good tact, he ammassed quite a competency of those things that tend to ren- der home comfortable and happy.
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Drum, David J., enlisted August 13, '61. (See sketch and photo) DAVID J. DRUM
David J. Drum enlist- ed in company C. 28th Regiment at its forma- tion. He was in every battle in which his com- pany engaged except the Second Fredricks- burg battle. He was sick at the time. At the battle of Ream's station he was firing from the breast works when an enemy's ball broke both bones in his leg just be- low the knee. Trying to step, his leg doubled up and he fell on the enemy's side. He beg- ged his captain, Captain Lineberger, to have him lifted back on the other side. He said "If I de- tail two men to every wounded man, who'll do the fighting?" In a minute, down came the Captain who shamed Drum for begging. The enemy captured the breast works, and they carried him to the woods where he lay all night in the rain. The Federal army retreated, and he was carried to Petersburg where his leg was amputated. In three days he took gangrene. The Surgeous said he must die. To make room he was carried to the Dead- house. A lady from Gordonsville came through hunting for her wound- ed husband. When finding him, she also tock Drum in her care and tenderly waited on them both until they were able to go back to the hospital. Drum has never forgotten that kird lady. If this should ever fall under her eyes, let her again accept the profound thanks of Dave Drum. He was later sent home. In his words-"Poor as a church mouse"-he began farming. With industry and good management, he has made marvelous success. He has lands, stock, tools and everything to be found on an improved farm. With money in bank, with the con- fidence of the people, proves how good and kind the Giver of all Good has been to him and his, for which, they are all glad, and greatful.
Drum, Joseph M., enlisted March 15, '62; wounded at Cold Harbor; killed August 9, '62 at Manassas 2nd.
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Eckard, Cyrus, enlisted August 13, '61; captured and died June 29, '62 at Governor's Island.
Fry, Jacob A., enlisted September 2, '61; now living.
Fry, Ephraim M., enlisted August 13, '61; wounded at Gettys- burg. Dead.
Fry, Andrew J., enlisted August 13, '61; no account.
Fisher, Geo., enlisted March 15, '62; died in the war.
Fulbright, Jno., enlisted March 14, '63; no account.
Goins, Phillip P., enlisted August 13, '61; wounded at Chan- cellorsville. Died since the war.
Goodson, James, enlisted August 13, '61; wounded at Fra- zier's Pond. Dead.
Grice, James C., enlisted September 2, '61; wounded at Fred- ericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Died since the war.
Grice, H. Lee, enlisted August 12, '63; killed at Reams Sta- tion.
Gabriel, A. Alonzo, enlisted March 15, '62; transferred to 23 Regiment; promoted Sergeant. No account. beyond this.
Hefner, Marcus, enlisted August 13, '61; killed May 3, '63 at Chancellorsville.
Hefner, Serenus, enlisted August 13, '61; wounded September 20, '64. Living.
Hefner, David, enlisted August 13, '61; wounded at Gettys- burg; died since the war.
Huffman, George, enlisted in '64; wounded and died at Farm- ville.
Huffman, Jno. F., enlisted April 13, '61; wounded at Cold Harbor; died of wound.
Huffman, Levi L., enlisted April 13, '61. A farmer; now living.
Huffman, Daniel W., enlisted August 13, '61; wounded at Manassas. (See sketch.)
Huffman, Jeremiah, enlisted August 13, '61; wounded at Cold Harbor; died of wound.
Huffman, Marcus, enlisted March 15, '62; died July 2, '62; prisoner at Governor's Island.
Huffman, Elijah, enlisted March 15, '62; died December 10, '62.
Hefner, Levi, enlisted August 13, '61; wounded at Ox Hill and Fredericksburg. A farmer, died in 1910. (See sketch and Photo )
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DANIEL W. HUFF- MAM
Daniel W. Huffman enlisted in Company C, 28th Regiment on Aug. 13th, 1861. He served with his company faith- fully. At the battle of Manassas he was wound- ed. Since the war he has been a successful farmer and a good citi- zen. He is still active in every good word and deed, and has the confi- dence of his neighbors.
LEVI HEFNER
Levi Hefner enlisted in Company C, 28th Re- giment on Aug. 13th, 1861. His experience as a soldier was quite vari- ed. He was twice wound- ed: once at Ox Hill and again at Fredricksburg. He was a good man. He spent his life on the farm, and laid down life's battles in 1910 to answer the roll call of the captain of his salva- tion. He was loved and respected by his friends who were many. They honor his memory.
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Huffman, Elijah J., enlisted March 15, '62. Died June 6, '63 in Virginia.
LEVI L. HUFFMAN
Levi L. Huffman en- listed in Company C, 28th N. C. Regiment on August 13, 1861. He survived the war and is another monument to Catawba's industrious Dutch stock. He is yet active on his farm. His home is noted for South- ern hospitality and good things to eat.
Harmon, Abel, enlisted August 13, 61. Missing at Fall- ing Water.
Harmon, D. Monroe, enlisted August 13, '61; wounded at Chancellorsville; promoted corporal. Died since the war.
Harmon, Rufus D., enlisted August 13, '61, wounded. Died since the war.
Herman, Phanuel J., enlisted August 13, '61; wounded at Gettysburg; promoted Sergeant. A farmer, now living near Newton. (See photo and sketch.)
Herman, Geo. D., enlisted August 13, '61; wounded at 2nd Manassas; promoted Corporal; killed at Wilderness.
Herman, D. Alexander, enlisted March 15, '62; diea March 27, '62 at Gordonsville.
Herman, W. Henry, enlisted March 15, '62; died July 8, '62.
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PHAMUEL J. HER-
MAN Phamuel J. Herman enlisted in Company C, 28th N. C. Regiment on August 13, 1861. He was wounded in the battle at Gettysburg. For duty well done, he was promoted to Ser- geant. He survived the war, and on his return, he engaged in farming at which he has been successful. He is now in declining health. When he departs this life, Catawba county will have lost one of her most law-abiding and honored citizens.
NOAH HUITT
Noah Huitt enlisted late in the war, he be- ing quite young. At the close of the war he came home and began farming near Conover. He is still an active man, and has many friends all over the county. A good soldier, a good citizen.
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Houston, Martin L., enlisted August 13, '61; died of wound received at Cold Harbor, July 17, '62.
Houston, John W., enlisted August 13, '61; died since the war. Houston, Jacob F., enlisted March 15, '62; wounded at Shep- ardstown and Gettysburg; promoted Corporal. Now living.
Heffner, Geo., enlisted March 15, '62; died since the war.
Heffner, Wilson, enlisted March 15, '62; wounded at Chan- cellorsville; killed by train since the war.
Holler, Adley D., enlisted April 11, '62. (See sketch and Photo) A. D. HOLLER
A. D. Holler was a carpenter and was at work near Chester, S. C. Hence volunteered in the Chester Rifles on April 11th 1861. He was thrice wounded around Rich- mond. He was at Fort Sumpter and heard the first gan. Typhoid fever kept him in the hospital ten months. He was transfered from the 6th S. C. Regiment to com- pany C 28th N. C. Re- giment. After his sec- ond wound at-
-, he was carried a mile to a place of safety by Allen Bumgardner who also was wounded. He finally surrendered at Appomattox. Here- turned home, soon mar- ried and reared an intelli- gent family of children in Rock Hill, S. C. where he now lives. A very successful contractor and builder, and a jolly good fellow even now at the age of 70.
Hass, Sydney, enlisted February 6, '64; died since the war. Herman, Daniel, enlisted May 6, '61; died in the war.
Hahn, D. Newton,enlisted March 15, '62; wounded at Gettys- burg and died of same.
Holler, Lemuel, enlisted March 15, '62; wounded at Gettys- burg; living at Rock Hill, S. C.
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Honeycutt, Solomon, enlisted March 15, '62; wounded at. Chancellorsville. Living.
Hass, Jno. A., enlisted August 13, '61; wounded at Chan- cellorsville. Living.
Harwell, Watson A., enlisted March 13. '63; wounded at Gettysburg. Died since the war.
RUFUS D. HERMAN
Rufus D. Herman en- listed in Company C, 28th N. C. Regiment on Aug. 13th, 1961. This faithful soldier was once wounded. He was cap- tured by the enemy and spent ten months in prison. He lived to see the close of the strug- gle. This photo was taken when he was at the age of forty years. He died in 1889, loved and honored, a loss to the county, one of its noblest sons.
Kayler, Alfred, enlisted in '64; wounded in chin. Living. Killian, Elisha, enlisted August 13, '61. Died since war. Killian, Calvin M., enlisted August 13, '61. Died July 1, '62 of wound received at Frazier's Farm.
Killian, Joseph, enlisted March 15, '62. Killed.
Kent, John, enlisted September 9, '61. Promoted 1st Lieutenant. Died July 4, '62.
Killian C. Jasper, enlisted. Living.
Linebarger, Monroe M., enlisted November 16, '63. Died in the war.
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Linebarger, F. Middleton, enlisted October 25, '64; died since the war.
Little, Joshua A., enlisted August 13, '61; promoted Sergeant; died of wound in prison.
Little, J. Pinkney, enlisted August 12, '61; wounded at Fra- zier's Farm and Chancellorsville. (See sketch and Photo.)
Linebarger, Levi W., enlisted March 15, '62; promoted 1st Sergeant; killed in the war at Farmville.
Linebarger, Avery P., enlisted March 15, '62; wounded at Shepherdstown; died in the war.
Link, Ephriam M., enlisted March 15, '62; killed at Gett; sburg . Lail, Pollycarp, enlisted March 14, '63; living at Conover. (See sketch. and Ihoto.)
FOLYCARP LAIL
Polycarp Lail, when quiet a youth, enlisted for the war on March 14, 1463. He went right into active service. He was wounded at Spot- tsylvania Court House. Before recovering from the wound he took fever. After returning to the army he had some nar- row escapes. At the wilderness battle he and Adley Holler, being color guards, and not observing the retreat of their regiment, stood by the colors, Ensign Little having been wound ed. In making their Escape they were savec by only Providence from being mangled with bul- lets. On his return home he engaged in farming near Conover. He has lived a quiet but industrious life and as a reward has a comfortable home and many friends.
Lail, Abel, enlisted August 12, '63; now living in Alexander county.
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Lail, Cicero, enlisted March 15, '62; wounded at Ox Hill; missing in action, July 28, '64.
Linebarger, Jacob A., enlisted June 22, '61; transferred from 23 Regiment; wounded at Chancellorsville; died July 5, '63 of wound received at Gettysburg.
Linebarger, T. James, enlisted August 13, '61; promoted Captain; wounded at Fredericksburg, Gettysburg and Chan- cellorsville. Living.
LEVI W. LINEBER- GER
Levi W. Lineberger enlisted in company C. 28th Regiment on March 15th 1862. No record of him has been furnished us. Moore's Roster says he was promoted to Ser- geant which indicates his popularity and cour- age as a soldier.
Martin, William A., enlisted August 13, '61; wounded at Gettys- burg; living.
Martin, James W., enlisted September 5, '61; wounded at Manassas; died September 27, '62.
Martin, Robt., enlisted September 6, '61; died July 15, '62 at Governor's Island.
Moose, Jno. B., enlisted August 13, '61; died July 11, '62 of wound at Hanover's Court House.
Miller, Marcus, enlisted August 13, '61; died in the war.
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Miller, Wm. J., enlisted August 13, '61; killed July 3, '63 at Gettysburg.
Miller, Samuel E., enlisted September 9, '61; died June 6, '63 at Lynchburg.
Miller, W., enlisted March 15, '62; wounded at Frazier's Farm and Gettysburg; dead.
Miller, Caleb, enlisted March 16, '62; died in the war.
Miller, David E., enlisted March 15, '63; wounded at Wilder- ness; died in '72. (See sketch.)
Pitts, Conrad, enlisted August 13, '61; wounded and died.
Pitts, W. Henry, enlisted August 13, '61; died August 31, '62.
Propst, Alfred, enlisted August 13, '61; died January 29, '63 at Lynchburg.
Punch, Robt. W., enlisted September 9, '61; died December 16, '63, of wound received at Gettysburg.
Punch, Joseph L., enlisted August 13, '61; discharged June 15, '62; dead.
Punch, Wm. S., enlisted September 9, '61; died July 15, '63.
Poovey, Josiah A., enlisted March 14, '62; wounded at Gettys- burg; Living.
Poovey, Wm. H., enlisted August 13, '61; wounded at Shep- ardstown; Living.
Poovey, Hiram H., enlisted March 14, '62; living, a farmer.
Poovey, David A., enlisted March 14, '62; wounded at Chan- cellorsville; missing at Gettysburg.
Poovey, Wm. F., enlisted September 1, '62; died December 10, '62.
Poovey, Julius A., enlisted January 27, '63; wounded at Gettysburg and Wilderness. A farmer, living near Hickory. (See sketch and Photo.)
Poovey, A. Levi, enlisted January 27, '63; wounded at Gettys- burg; died since the war.
Poovey, Henry F., enlisted March 14, '63; killed at Gettys- burg, July 3, '63.
Pollard, Hiram, enlisted September 9, '61; wounded at 2nd Manassas; died since the war.
Rader, W. Pinkney, enlisted August 13, '61. Living near Newton, N. C.
Reynolds, James A., enlisted September 2, '61; missing at Gettysburg.
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Rink, Henry, enlisted March 15, '62; wounded and prisoner at Hanover Court House.
Starr, Lee, enlisted in '64; died since the war.
Spencer, Eli, enlisted August 13, '61; wounded at Cedar Run; died since the war.
Spencer, J. Pinkney, enlisted August 13, '61; wounded at Cold Harbor. Living. (See sketch and Photo.)
J. PINKNEY SPEN- CER
J. Pinkney Spencer enlisted in Company C. 23th N. C., Regiment, on Aug. 13th 1861. He was one among the duti- ful and faithful soldiers of Company C. In the battle of Cold Harbor, he had his hand shot to pieces. He, however, had his hand patched up, returned to his post, and remained until the sur- render. He settled near Conover and engaged in farming. Like most of the soldiers, he has made his life's work a success. He has been active and liberal in church work. He is now an honored official of his town, Con- over. The author wish- es to say to his credit that he has been an ac- tive helper in the production of the "Catawba Soldier of the Civil War." Thanks to him and may he live out a happy old age.
Sigemore, Jno. E., enlisted August 13, '61; died June 30, '62. Sipe, David, enlisted August 13, '61; killed July 3, '63 at Gettysburg.
Summit, Hegler P., enlisted September 2, '61; prisoner and died July 30, '62 at Governor's Island.
Smyre, Jones, enlisted September 2, '61; died May 3, '63.
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Sigmon, Maxwell A., enlisted August 13, '61; promoted Cor- poral; wounded at Gettysburg. A farmer, now living near Hickory, N. C. (See sketch)
MAXWELL A. SIG-
MON
Maxwell A. Sigmon enlisted in Company C, 28th N. C. Regiment on August 13th, 1861. For faithful service, he was promoted to Corpo- ral. He was wounded at Gettysburg. He liv- ed through the war and came home and has spent his life on the farm with reasonable success.
Sigmon, Martin M., enlisted March 15, '62; wounded at Cedar Run; missing in action May 12, '64.
Seaboch, Geo. W., enlisted September 9, '61; died since the war.
Seaboch, J. Pinkney, enlisted September 9, '61; killed June 27, '62.
Seaboch, W. H., enlisted March 15, '62; killed.
Sigmon, J. Isaiah, enlisted March 15, '62; died May 29, '62 at Charlottsville.
Seitz, Marcus, enlisted March 15, '62; killed at Frederick- burg.
Seitz, Laban M., enlisted March 15, '62; discharged January 26, '63 for wound received at Chancellorsville; died since the war.
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Sigmon, Noah, enlisted March 14, '63; killed in the war. Starr, Elon M., enlisted March 14, '63; died since the war. Starr, J. Abel, enlisted March 14, 63; died since the war.
Spencer, E. Sydney, enlisted August 13, '61; died since the war.(See sketch.)
E. SIDNEY SPENCER
E. Sidney Spencer en- listed for the war in Company C, 28th Regi- ment on Aug. 13th 1861. His war comradse, who were with him through and in it all, say Sidney was a faithful, brave soldier, one always will- ing and ready to perform every duty assigned him however hard or danger- ous.
They also say that he was a good man. This is a high compliment, coming from a high, re- liable source. For there is no place in which to more thoroughly test men's souls than in camp life, the hungry march, or facing bullets.
He survived the war. Coming home, he chose farming as his life-work. He succeeded in making an honest living, and rearing and educating an average good family of children and preparing them for the battles of life, and meriting and receiving for himself the love and confidence of his neighbors, and all who learned to know him
About three or four years ago, the death courier came, and, in a low, loving whisper, said: faithful one, lay down life's battles, come up home and rest; for with you, the war is over, the victory won. Like, in every righteous demand of life, whether in war or in peace, Sidney obeyed the summons without a murmer.
The world is better for his having lived in it. May the shouts of heaven be sweeter. We miss him, but can ever sing his praises. A soldier, an obliging neighbor, a loving husband and father, and-in its truest sense, -a good man rests from his labors.
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