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on our extreme right, upon which the fire of the enemy was still hotly kept up. Here our silence for some minutes had induced the belief that we had retreated, and these two companies had scarcely been posted when the enemy was seen charging up the road at the distance of about one hundred yards. One volley from Company G, deliberately delivered and aimed low, checked his advance, but he continued to fire rapidly and with fearful effect. At the end of thirty minutes he had been repulsed here and along the whole front."
The regiment was engaged in the battle of Fair Oaks on the 30th of May following, and displayed "sterling soldierly qualities on this sanguinary field." Captain Maitland, of Com -: pauy G, was mortally wounded. At the battle of Malvern Hill, on July 1st, it occupied the extreme right of the line. It was in no engage- ment till the following spring, when it partici- pated in the battle of Chancellorsville, and two months afterward in the memorable battle of Gettysburg. Then it moved southward with the army and went into winter-quarters at Har- per's Ferry. In February, 1864, three-fourths of the regiment re-enlisted, and it was given a veteran furlough. Returning, it entered upon the Wilderness campaign on May 4th. The first engagement was on the Gordonsville and Fredericksburg Plank-Road, which continued for two days, and shortly afterward (on 12th) at the right of the famous " Angle," advancing within fifty yards of the rebel works, and en- during a destructive fire. In the progress of the army to the James River, the regiment par- ticipated in fierce fighting, losing men almost daily. From May 4th to June 12th it marched three hundred and fifty miles, twenty-six marches being in the night, and fought in eight distinct battles. It reached the front of Peters- burg on June 15th. In July it was taken to Washington to defend the capitol, and it arrived just in time to drive back Early's skir- mishers. On July 17th it was engaged in a sharp battle; then it pursued the enemy into Virginia, and had an engagement on September 13th, near Opequan Creek, and on September 19th, at Winchester. By October, Company G had become so much reduced that a new company
had to be formed with recruits, and placed un- der command of Captain Kuhn. On October 19th it was engaged in battle at Cedar Creek, when the Union army was driven back four miles. But General Sheridan rallied the troops and routed the enemy. On October 28th most of the men re-enlisted. In November, for a time, it performed duty at Philadelphia, and in December it returned to the front of Petersburg, where it went into winter-quarters. On March 25, 1865, the brigade advanced, but finding the enemy too strong, withdrew, after enduring a severe fire. Early on April 2d the regiment charged the enemy's works and carried them af- ter an obstinate struggle, planting its colors first on the ramparts. On April 6th it participated in the battle of Sailor's Creek. After the sur- render of Lee, on the 9th, it marched to Dan- ville to co-operate with Sherman for the defeat of Johnston. It remained in camp at this place for several weeks, and then proceeded to Wash- ington via Richmond, where it was mustered out of service on June 27, 1865.
COLONEL DAVID C. KELLER is the grand- son of Conrad Keller, who was an early resident of Berks County. Among the children of Con- rad Keller was John Keller, born in the coun- ty named and by occupation a tailor, serving also at times as school-teacher and musician. He married Esther Clouser, daughter of Wil- liam Clouser, of the same county, and left the following surviving children: William C., Sa- ralı (Mrs. William Yous), Daniel C., Caroline (Mrs. Alfred Brombach), David C., Samuel C., Jeremiah C. and Jacob C.
David C. Keller was born on July 25, 1839, in Rockland township, Berks County, and re- mained during his boyhood on the farm of his father, meanwhile pursuing his studies at the public school. At the age of seventeen years he removed to Danville, Montour County, Pa., for the purpose of learning the miller's trade. He spent two years at this business and then re- turned to Berks County, locating at Friedens- burg, Oley township, as a clerk and remaining thus employed for three years. The firing upon Fort Sumter by the rebels aroused his patriotic zeal, and he then enlisted in Company C, Seventh Regiment. Pennsylvania Volunteers. He was
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mustered into service April 22, 1861, for threc months and served for the entire period. Hc re-enlisted on October 21, 1861, as first lieuten- ant of Company K, Ninety-third Regiment, and on November 8, 1862, was promoted to captain. November 23, 1864, he was commis- sioned as major. He was brevetted lieutenant- colonel Angust 1, 1864, for distinguished ser- vices in the campaign before Richmond, Va., receiving his commission 'from the Governor of
September 1, 1862; Antietam, September 17, 1862, where his regiment was transferred to the Third Brigade, Third Division, Sixth Corps ; Fredericksburg, Va., December 11 to 15, 1862; Marye's Heights, May 3, 1863; Salem Heiglits, May 4, 1863; Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863, where he was wounded. He re-enlisted February 7, 1864, and his regiment was trans- ferred to the Second Division, Sixth Corps, where he was engaged in the battle of the Wil-
D.G Keller
Pennsylvania on December 18th following. | derness, Va., May 5 to 7, 1864; Spottsylvania He was brevetted colonel on April 2, 1865, Court-House, May 8 to 12, 1864, where he was twice wounded; Opequan, September 19, 1864; Fisher's Hill, September 22, 1864; Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864, where he was again wounded ; Hatcher's Run, February 5 to 7, 1865; Fort Fisher, March 25, 1865, where he received another wound and was subsequently transferred to the command of the Ninety- eighth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers at Danville, Va. He participated in the grand review at Washington, D. C., June, 1865, and for gallant and meritorious service in the assanlt before Petersburg. He was assigned to the Second Brigade, Second Division, Fourth Corps Army of the Potomac, Peninsular campaign. He participated in the following engagements : Siege of Yorktown, April 15 to May 4, 1862; Williamsburg, Va., May 5, 1862; Chickahom- iny River, Bottoms Bridge, May 20 to 23, 1862; battle of Fair Oaks, May 31, 1862, where he was twice wounded; Chancellorsville,
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was mustered out June 27, 1865. Colonel Kel- ler then returned to Reading, where he has since resided.
He is in politics an active Republican. He was for four years a member of the Common Council of Reading and is now serving his second term as county commissioner. He was appointed by Governor Hartranft inspector- general, with the rank of lieutenant colonel, on the staff of Major-General William J. Bolton, Second Division National Guards Pennsylvania. He is a director of several building associations and member of the Grand Army of the Re- public, having formerly been commander of General Keim Post, No. 76. He is a member of Teutonia Lodge, F. and A. M., No. 365, of Excelsior Chapter, No. 237, and of the Reading Commandery. Colonel Keller was married to Rosa, daughter of Conrad Krebs, of Reading, on June 21, 1865. They had six children, only one son surviving,-Daniel Franklin, born May 5, 1872, in Reading.
COMPANY B .- This company was recruited in Berks County, and was mustered out June 27, 1865, except where otherwise mentioned.
John E. Arthur, capt., must. in Oct. 12, 1861; pro. to lieut-col. Sept. 1, 1862.
John Fritz, capt., must. in Sept. 18, 1861 ; pro. from sergt. to capt. July 8, 1862; disch. on surg. certif. March 3, 1863; re-must. as capt. Sept. 4, 1863 ; wounded and captured at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862; wounded at Wilderness, May 5 and 9, 1864; and at Spottsylvania, May 12, 1864; pro. to maj. Jan. 23, 1865.
Levi Weise, capt., must. in Sept. 18, 1861; pro. to corp. Sept. 22, 1861 ; to sergt. June 15, 1862; to 1st sergt. July 1, 1862; to sergt-maj. July 1, 1864 ; to 1st lient. Oct. 22, 1864; to capt. Jan. 23, 1865.
Gideon S. Kinsey, 1st lieut., must. in Oct. 12, 1861; resigned July 1, 1862.
Harrison J. Penrose, 1st lieut., must. in Oct. 12, 1861; pro. to 1st lieut. July 1, 1862; resigned Sept. 23, 1865.
Daniel H. Pyle, Ist lieut., must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; pro. from corp. to sergt. July 1, 1862; to 1st sergt. July 1, 1864; to 1st lieut. Feb. 3, 1865 ; veteran. Darius G. Rhodes, 2d lieut., must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; disch. July 8, 1862.
William H. Riland, 2d licut. must. in Oct. 12, 1861; pro. to sergt. Sept. 13, 1861; to 2d lieut, Jan. 10, 1862; wounded and prisoner at Charlestown, Va., Aug. 21, 1864; disch. May 13, 1865.
Nathaniel Shirey, 1st sergt., must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; pro. to corp. Oct. 18, 1862; to sergt. April 6, 1864; 1st sergt. Feb. 3, 1865 ; wounded at Chan- cellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863 ; veteran.
Peter Cullen, sergt., must. in Oct. 12, 1861; pro. to corp. April 6, 1864; to sergt. Oct. 27, 1864; veteran.
Ezra J. Boughter, sergt., must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; wounded at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862; pro. to corp. Aug. 31, 1864; to sergt. Oct. 27, 1864.
Harrison Weand, sergt., must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; pro. to corp. Sept. 1, 1864; to sergt. Jan. 1, 1865; veteran.
Augustus Solomon, sergt., must. in Jan. 1, 1864; pro. to corp. Oct. 27, 1864; to sergt. Feb. 3, 1865 ; veteran.
George W. Bard, sergt., must. in Oct. 12, 1861; must. out Oct. 27, 1864, expiration of term.
Allen Gilbert, sergt., must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; wounded at Opequan, Va., Sept. 19, 1864; must. out Oct. 27, 1864, expiration of term.
John W. Rhodes, sergt., must. in Oct. 13, 1861; disch. on surg. certif., date unknown.
Charles W. Fotheroh, sergt., must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; died May 9th of wounds received at Chancellors- ville, Va., May 3, 1863.
Charles Hoppe, sergt., must. in Nov. 4, 1861; died Dec. 1st of wounds received at Charlestown, Va., Aug. 21, 1864; veteran.
William Homus, corp., must. in March 3, 1864; pro. to corp. Oct. 27, 1864; veteran.
Henry Kline, corp., must. in Jan. 1, 1864; wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864; pro. to corp. Nov. 1, 1864 ; veteran.
John B. Reigner, corp., must. in Oct. 12, 1861; pro. to corp. Nov. 1, 1864 ; veteran.
John W. Smith, corp., must. in Oct. 12, 1861; pro. to corp. Nov. 1, 1864; veteran.
William H. Weise, corp., must. in Oct. 12, 1861; wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864; pro. to corp. Nov. 15, 1864; veteran.
John Stouer, corp., must. in Jan. 1, 1864; pro. to corp. Jan. 1, 1865; veteran.
Aaron Weand, corp., must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; wounded at Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863, and at Wilder- ness, Va., May 5, 1864 ; pro. to corp. Jan. 23, 1865 ; veteran.
Charles Baker, corp., must. in Jan. 1, 1864; pro. to corp. Feb. 3, 1865 ; veteran.
Matthew Crillman, corp., must. in Oct. 12, 1861; wounded at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862; disch. on surg. certif. Dec. 14, 1863.
Henry A. Hauck, corp., must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; disch. on surg. certif. June 16, 1862.
Henry D. Markley, corp., must. in Oct. 12, 1861; disch. on surg. certif. Sept. 25, 1862.
John W. Seiders, corp., must. in Oct. 12, 1861; disch. on surg. certif. Nov. 12, 1862.
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Simon H. Foreman, corp., must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; must. out Oct. 27, 1864, expiration of term.
John H. Kintser, corp., must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; must. out Oct. 27, 1864, expiration of term.
Mab'y E. Willman, corp., must. in Oct. 12, 1861; must. out Oct. 27, 1864, expiration of term.
Mahlon E. Weidner, corp., must. in Oct. 12, 1861; wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864; disch. on surg. certif. Jan. 27, 1865; veteran.
John W. Corkery, corp., must. in Oct. 12, 1861; died June 22, 1862.
Henry A. Lotz, corp., must. in Oct. 12, 1861; died Aug. 16th of wounds received at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862.
James Bell, corp., must. in Oct. 12, 1861; killed at Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863.
Charles Hornberger, corp., must. in Oct. 12, 1861; killed at Spottsylvania C. H. May 12, 1864; veteran.
William Vogt, corp., must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; killed at Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864 ; veteran.
William H. Clouse, musician, must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; must. out Oct. 27, 1864, expiration of term.
William H. Raser, musician, must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; disch. on surg. certif. Aug. 27, 1862.
Privates.
William Axe, must. in Feb. 18, 1864.
Fra's R. Alexander, must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; disch. on surg. certif., date unknown.
Isaac Albright, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; died Aug. 4, 1862; buried at Cypress Hill Cemetery, L. I.
Cyrus Burkhart, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864; veteran.
Nathan Burkholder, must. in March 4, 1864; wounded at Petersburg, Va., June 19, 1864.
David Bennethum, must. in Feb. 27, 1864; wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864.
John A. Baldwin, must. in Nov. 30, 1864, one year ; substitute; disch. by G. O. July 10, 1865.
George S. Baldwin, must. in Nov. 12, 1861, one year ; drafted ; wounded at Petersburg, Va., March 25, 1865.
Henry A. Babb, must. in Nov. 4, 1861 ; disch. on surg. certif. June 20, 1862.
Joseph A. Boggs, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; disch. on surg. certif. Dec. 31, 1863.
Jacob Beck, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; killed at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862.
Henry Boyer, must. in Feb. 18, 1864; died of wound received at Charlestown, Va., Aug. 21, 1864.
John Curren, must. in Dec. 3, 1864, one year; sub- stitute ; absent, sick at muster out.
George W. Daniels, must. in March 10, 1864. Levi Dehart, must. in Oct. 12, 1861.
Nathan Deirolf, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; wounded at Fair Oaks, May 31, 1862, and at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864 ; veteran.
Thomas J. Deirolf, must. in Dec. 12, 1861 ; wounded at Fair Oaks, May 31, 1862, and at Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865; veteran.
Reuben Dyre, must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; veteran.
Joseph F. Dunn, must. in Nov. 12, 1861; disch. Sept. 6,1862.
Levi Dehart, must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; disch., date un- known.
Davilla S. Daniels, must. in Nov. 12, 1861 ; trans. to Western gun-boat service Feb. 17, 1862.
S. Dunkelberger, must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; died Nov. 7, 1861.
Cyrus Ebbling, must. in March 7, 1864; wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864.
John Ellwanger, must. in Feb. 17, 1864; wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864.
John Ellwanger, must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; wounded at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862; disch. by G. O. July 29, 1862.
Christian Ellwanger, must. in Feb. 15, 1864. Jacob Fox, must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; veteran.
Henry R. Fisher, must. in Oct. 18, 1861 ; veteran. Samuel R. Fisher, must. in Nov. 4, 1861; wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864; vet.
Charles Foreman, must. in Jan. 1, 1864; wounded at Spottsylvania C. H., Va., May 12, 1864; veteran.
Benjamin F. Filbert, must. in March 10, 1864; wounded at Wilderness May 5th, at Cedar Creek, .Va., Oct. 19, 1864.
Tobias Fritz, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; disch. on surg. certif. July 20, 1862.
Mahlon A. Francis, must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; must. out Oct. 27, 1864, expiration of term.
Benjamin F. Filbert, must. in Oct. 30, 1861 ; disch., date unknown.
Jacob Gilbert, must. in March 7, 1864.
Jacob Green, must. in Oct. 3, 1864, one year ; drafted. John Gage, must. in Dec. 3, 1864; substitute; disch. by G. O. July 11, 1865.
Winfield S. Grove, must. in Feb. 19, 1864; wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864; disch. on surg. certif. June 15, 1865.
William Guss, must. in Jan. 1, 1864; killed in action Aug. 12, 1864; vet.
A. Himmelberger, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; wounded at Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863; vet.
Albin Hawk, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; wounded at Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863; vet.
Samuel Hetrick, must. in Feb. 26, 1864,
Charles Harman, must. in Jan. 1, 1864; vet.
William Harbach, must. in March 8, 1864; vet.
Isaac Hornberger, must. in Feb. 16, 1864; wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864.
John Hartman, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; disch. on surg. certif. Aug. 6, 1862.
Joseph Helder, must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; must. out Oct. 27, 1864, expiration of term.
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Maximillian Hartman, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; disch. by G. O. Nov. 5, 1862.
John H. Harner, must. in Oct. 27, 1861; died June 8th of wounds received at Fair Oaks., Va., May 31, 1862.
Francis R. Heller, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; died June 8th of wounds received at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862.
John Irvin, must. in Dec. 6, 1864, one year; substi- tute.
Charles W. Ives, must. in Nov. 12, 1864, one year, drafted ; disch. by G. O. June 16, 1865.
Samuel Johnston, must. in Aug. 6, 1864; substitute. Elias Klinger, must. in Feb. 6, 1865, one year.
Effinger Kern, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; disch. Sept. 6, 1862.
Peter Knecht, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; disch. by S. O. Nov. 10, 1862.
Harrison Kline, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; disch. Feb. 20, 1863.
Henry Karsnitz, must. in Oct. 26, 1861; wounded at Wilderness May 5, 1864, and at Petersburg, Va., March 25, 1865; disch. June 24, 1865; vet.
Manden L. Kline, must. in Feb. 22, 1864; died Sept. 18, 1864.
Jonathan T. Knoll, must. in Feb. 26, 1864; died of wounds received at Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864. Daniel Leinieger, must. in Feb. 22, 1864; wounded at Petersburg, Va., June 18, 1864.
James Lessig, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; disch. by G. O. Nov. 5, 1862.
William H. H. Lacey, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; disch. on surg. certif. June 13, 1862.
John L. Leininger, must. in Feb. 24, 1864; wounded at Charlestown, Va., Aug. 21, 1864; disch. May 1, 1865.
Washington Leffan, must. in Feb. 19, 1864; missing in action at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864.
Joseph H. Miller, must. in March 14, 1864; vet. Elias Minnich, must. in Feb. 6, 1865, one year.
Charles H. Markley, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; disch. Nov. 19, 1861,
Samuel R. Markley, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; disch. Sept. 15, 1862.
Solomon Mathew, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; trans. to Co. A Jan. 1, 1864; vet.
James Morris, must. in Dec. 2, 1863 ; dischi. by G. O. July 11, 1865.
William Murray, must. in Oct. 9, 1864, one year ; not accounted for.
John Milton, must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; killed at Charles- town, Va., Aug. 21, 1864; vet.
Samuel McMachin, must. in Dec. 1, 1864; substitute. James McCall, must. in Dec. 2, 1864, one year ; sub- stitute.
Jacob Near, must. in Feb. 26, 1864; wounded at Wil- derness, Va., May. 5, 1864 ; vet.
William Obyle, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; killed at Wil- derness, Va., May 5, 1864; buried in Wilderness burial-grounds; vet.
John Painter, must. in Oct. 12, 1861.
John Pifer, must. in Jan. 1, 1864; in hospital at mus- ter out; vet.
Henry Presser, must. in Feb. 24, 1864; disch. by G. O. June 27, 1865.
Samuel Quimby, must. in Jan. 1, 1864.
Kitson Robinson, must. in Nov. 29, 1864, one year ; substitute.
Abraham Ritter, must. in Oct. 18, 1861; must. out Oct. 27, 1864, expiration of term.
Anthony Rhoads, must. in Oct. 27, 1861 ; disch. by G. O. Nov. 5, 1862.
Frank Rissmiller, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; disch. by G. O. Nov. 5, 1862.
Benneville P. Ruth, must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; killed at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862.
John S. Redcay, must. in Nov. 12, 1861; killed at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862.
John G. Rhoads, must. in Oct. 12, 1864 ; died Aug. 5th, of wounds received at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862.
James Swayer, must. in March 7, 1864.
Adam Snyder, must. in Jan. 1, 1864; wounded at Wil- derness, Va., May 5, 1864.
James Strickler, must. in March 7, 1864; wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864.
Richard Stoudt, must. in Feb. 26, 1864.
William Shirey, must. in Feb. 15, 1864.
John F. Stump, must. in March 3, 1864; vet.
Joseph Sattlezame, must. in Sept. 26, 1864 ; wounded
at Cedar Creek Oct. 19, 1864, and at Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865.
James M. Stomm, must. in Feb. 9, 1865, one year.
George W. Shirey, must. in Feb. 22, 1864; wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864.
John W. Smith, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; disch. on surg. certif. March 10, 1862.
George Shartle, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; wounded at Fair Oaks May 31, 1862 ; disch, on surg. certif. Aug. 6, 1862.
E. M. Snodgrass, must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; disch. Aug. 16, 1862.
John S. Schroeder, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; disch. Sept. 29, 1862.
Mahlon Shaaber, must. in Oct. 27, 1861; wounded at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862; disch. Sept. 30, 1862.
John W. Sallada, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; disch. by S. O. Nov. 10, 1862.
Isaac M. Schade, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; disch. by S. O. Feb. 12, 1864.
Henry Swayer, must. in Feb. 19, 1864 ; wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864; disch. by S. O. Oct. 25, 1864.
Anthony Seiders, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; must. out Oct. 27, 1864, expiration of term.
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Jacob Swayer, must. in March 7, 1864; disch. May 31, 1865.
E. W. S. Stambach, must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; wounded at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862; pro. to sergt .- maj. Jan. 1, 1863.
Henry Seachrist, must. in Oct. 27, 1861 ; trans. to Co. A Jan. 1, 1864.
Peter Strohm, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; died June 10, 1862; buried in National Cemetery, Seven Pines, Va., section D, lot 170.
Gardiner Sheldon, must. iu Dec. 3, 1864, one year ; substitute ; died April 21, 1865; buried at City Point, Va.
Benjamin Strouse, must. in Jan. 1, 1864; died of wounds received at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864; vet.
John Sellers, must. in March 7, 1864; missing in ac- tion at Wilderness May 5, 1864.
John Sullivan, must. in Oct. 19, 1864, one year ; not accounted for.
William G. Trexler, must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; wounded at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862; disch. on surg. certif. July 5, 1862.
James E. Teed, must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; trans. to 116th P. V. Regt., date unknown.
Augustus Uhlman, must. in Oct. 27, 1862; wounded at Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863; trans. to Vet. Res. Corps Nov. 1, 1863; disch. by G. O. Sept. 4, 1865.
Thomas H. West, must. in Feb. 26, 1864.
Aaron Webster, must. in Nov. 12, 1864, one year ; drafted.
Frank B. Wilson, must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; must. out Oct. 27, 1864, expiration of term.
Franklin Weand, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; wounded at Wilderness May 5, 1864 ; disch. Feb. 27, 1865; vet.
William H. Worley, must. in Nov. 9, 1861; disch. by G. O. Nov. 5, 1862.
Hiram Yocum, must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; wounded at Fisher's Hill, Va., Sept. 22, 1864; vet.
Heisinger Yocum, must. in Feb. 13, 1864.
Henry Yontz, must. in Feb. 9, 1865, one year.
W. D. Yocum, must. in March 7, 1864 ; died at An- dersonville, Ga., July 22, 1864; grave No. 3799. David Zimmerly, must. in March 12, 1864.
John Zimmerman, must. in Oct. 12, 1861 ; killed at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862.
J. P. Zechman, must. in Oct. 12, 1861; missing at Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864; vet.
COLONEL JOHN E. ARTHUR .- John Arthur, the father of Colonel John E. Arthur, was of worthy Scotch-Irish ancestry. He emigrated from county of Tyrone, North Ireland, to America in 1810, and engaged in the profes- sion of teaching in Chester County, Pa. He was married, in 1813, to Rebecca Parker, who
was of English descent. They soon after moved to Lycoming County, Pa., and he there continued his chosen occupation until his death, in 1830. Mrs. Arthur survived her husband forty-eight years, and died in 1878, at the ad- vanced age of ninety-two years. The subject of this sketch was born in Muncy Creek town- ship, Lycoming County, April 25, 1826 ; at- tended the public schools, and then was apprenticed to learn the blacksmith's trade. He came to Reading when nineteen years old and secured employment as an apprentice at black- smithing in the Reading Railroad shops. When the war began between United States and Mex- ico, he enlisted in Captain Thomas Leoser's company, at Reading ; went with it to Phila- delphia ; was transferred by railway to Cham- bersburg; marched from thence to Pittsburgh, the place of rendezvous, where they were as- signed to the Second Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers, and were taken down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers on steamboats. This regi- ment joined General Scott's army at his place of rendezvous, on the Island of Lobos, in the Gulf of Mexico. With his regiment, he participated in the siege of Vera Cruz, and after its surrender joined the triumphant marclı of General Scott's army to the city of Mexico; on the way he took part in the battle at the mountain pass of Cerro Gordo, and was garrisoned for a time at the city of Jalapa, to keep the road open to furnish supplies for the army above. He joined the army again at the city of Pueblo; assisted in storming the fortress of Chapultepec, two miles from the city of Mexico, and at the Belen Gate, one of the entrance-ways to the city, he was wounded in three places by pieces of a rifle, shattered by a cannon-ball. There were five men near him killed at the same instant. After the capture of the city he remained there six months in the hospital, during which time his wounds were dressed by a Mexican surgeon.
He returned to Reading with his company after an absence of one and a half years. Of this company, twenty of its members are living in 1886. In 1854 he became assistant foreman of the blacksmith department of the Philadel- phia and Reading Railroad Company's shops.
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HISTORY OF BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.
At the outbreak of the Civil War, in 1861, he recruited Company B, of the Ninety-third Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers, which was assigned to the Army of the Potomac, and he participated with it in the siege of York- town, battles of Williamsburg and Fair Oaks, and in the terrible fighting for seven days before Richmond. All of these were memorable en- gagements in the Peninsula campaign of 1862. At the battle of Fair Oaks he was com-
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