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Corp. Win. P. Black, e. June 10, 1961 ; dis, June 13, 1961; m. o. w. c.
Musician Jacob M. Varminn, e. June 10. 1961 ; dis, June 13, 1561 ; m. u, w. c.
Musician Jackson Heckart, e. June 23, 1961 ; dis, June 13, 1564 ; m. o. w. c.
PRIVATES.
Allen, David S,, e. June 10, 1961 ; dis. June 13, 1564; in. o. W. c.
Adams, Homer C., e. Oet. 1, 1561 ; dis, January 30, 1962, on Surg. cert. of disab.
Anderson, Holdt. M., e. March 1, 1962; dis. June 21, 1862, on Surg. cert. af disab.
Birch, David, e. June 10, 1961 ; dis. June 13, 1501; w. n. w. c.
Black, John R., e. Inne 10, 1861; dis. Der. 12, 1804; wd. in battle of Gaines' Till June 27, 1562.
Bell, Samuel M.,# e. Inne 10, 1861; dis, May 20, 1863; wd. in battle of Gaines' ITill June 27, 1862.
Brandan, Henry,# e. June 10, 1861; dis. Oct. 10, 1862; wd. in battle of (aines' Hill June 27, 1x62.
Beatty, Samuel R., " e. June 10, 1961 ; dis. Dec. 21, 1862; wi. in battle of Gaines' Ilill June 27, 1862.
Bryan, Win. A , & e. Sept. 21, 1861; dis. Feb. 11, 1863; wå. in battle of Fred- ericksburg Dec. 13, 1862.
Bruner, Samuel, e. June 23, 1501; re-e,, tr. to 190th P. V .; wd. in battle of North Anna May 23, 1x64.
Black, Uriah J., e. June 10, 1861 ; died Dec. 26, 1562, of disease contracted while a prisoner.
Beam, John, e, June 10, 1561; wd. in battle of Gaines' Hill June 27, 1862; died Aug. 7, 1862, of disease contracted while a prisoner.
Brewster, Jos, (,, c. June 10, 1861; died July 23, 1862.
Borland, John W., e. June 10, 1561 ; died May 22, 1-62.
Campbell, Ira, e. June 10, 1861 ; dis. June 13, 1864; m. o. w. c.
Christy, lenlen F., e. June 10, 1861 ; dis. Inne 13, 1864.
Cannon, John, e. June 23, 1961 ; absent, sick, at m. o. of company.
Campbell, Roht. G., c. Feb. 29, 1861: died while prisoner at Andersonville Ang. 20, 1564.
Campbell, Milton, e. June 10, 1961; in. wd. in battle of Gettysburg ; died Ang. 1, 1863.
Dobson, Jonathan, c. June 10, 1861 ; m. wil. in battle of Bethesda Church May 30, 1864.
Donaldson, James, e. June 10, 1861; dis. Dec. 16, 1864; prisoner when com- pany was in. «.
Edgar, llenry J.,* e. June 23, 1861 ; dis. Nov. 3, 1862; wd. in battle of Gaines, Hill June 27, 1862.
Eshenbangh, John, e. June 10, 1861; re-e., tr. to 190th P. V.
Fleeger, El S., e. June 10, 1861 ; dis, Nov. 27, 1561, on Surg. cert. of disah,
Fleeger, Jacob, e June 10, 1861 ; dis. Nov. 27, 1862, on Surg. cert. of disah.
Graham, Jos. K., e. June 10, 1861 ; dis. June 13, 1864; wd. in battle of Fred- ericksburg Dee. 13, 1462.
Grossman, Lewis, e. June 10, 1861; m. wd. at Spottsylvania May 11, 1864; died Ang. 3, 1864.
Hindman, Robt. S., e. June 10, 1561 ; dis, June 13, 1864: m. o. w. c.
Halstead, John, e. June 23, 1861 ; dis, June 13, 1864; wd. in battle of Gettys- burg July 2, 1x63.
Hilliard. Washington, e. July 23, 1sGt ; dis, June 13, 1964; m. o. w. c.
Henlen, John D. W., e. June 10, 1861; dis. Jan. , 1863, on Surg. cert. of disab.
Hilliard, Win. H., e. June 10, 1861 ; dis. May 11, 1562, on Surg. cert, of disah,
Hoffman, Edward, e. March 4, 1862; tr. to V. R. C; wa. in battle of Gaines' Hill June 27, 1862.
Ililliard, Eli, e. June 10, 1-61; m. wd. in battle of Fredericksburg; died Jan. 11, 1863.
Hyskill, George, e. Inne 10, 1861 ; killed in battle of Fredericksburg Dec. 13, 1862.
Hart, Samuel, e. March 4, 1862; died Aug. 10, 1862, of disease contracted while a prisoner.
NOTE .- Those marked with a star of were discharged on account of wounds.
Kamerer, Win., e June 10, 1961 : dis. Jum. 1, 1941. od. do tittle al aines Hill June 27. 1962.
Krause, Rolt., e. June 23, 1961 ; dis, March 1, 1565, prisoner when company
Kender, Aaron C., e. Det. 1, 1561; dis. Jan. 23, 1563, wd. in battle of Gail' 1hill, Va , June 27, 1562.
Kantsch, Wolfgang,. r. June 23, 1961; dis, Der. 31, 1-63; wdl. in battle of Gainey' 11ill June 27, 1562.
Kennedy, Benj. F .. e. March 1. 162 ; tr. to 190th P. V. May 31, 1861.
Lardin, Thos P., e. June 23, 1561 : dis. March 14, 1565: wil. in battle of Fred- erick burg Der. 13. 1962.
Lindsey, Francis, e. June 10, 1561 : m. wd, at Fredericksburg Der. 18, 1562; lied Jan. 1. 1863.
Livermore, Jeremiah, e, Ort, 1, 1801 ; tr. to V. R. C. Dre. 31, 196 3,
Miller, Samuel, e. June 10, 1561 ; dix, June 1, 1961; m. u. W. c.
MeCaslin, John V., e. June 10, 1561 ; dis, March 3, 1965; prisoner when com- jany mil. 0.
Mel'leary, Sanmel B., e. June 10, 1861; dis, March 5, 1865; wd in battle of Gaines' Hill June 27, 1862; prisoner when company in. 6.
Metill, Win. B., e. June 10, 151 ; das. Der #0, 1561, ou Surg. cert, of disah. Malarky, Daniel, e. June 23, 1861 : dis, Deb. 16, 1864, un Surg, vert. ot disab.
Moore, Wm. E. c. June 10, 1861 ; die Sept. 1. 1962; wd, in battle of Graines' Itill June 27, 1862.
McMurry, Saumel, ' e. June 10, 1861 ; dis. Dee. 3, 1562; wal in battle of Gainey Hill June 27, 1862.
MeElhaney, Robt.,. e. June 10, 1961 ; dlis. Der 29, 1862; wd. in battle of Gained' Ilill June 27, 1962.
MeElvain, Reuben, e. Inne 10, 1961 ; dis Jan. 15, 1863; wo. in battle of Bull Run 3ng. 30, 1862.
Met'all, Alexander, e. Feb. 8, 1962; dis, June 10, 1865; wil. in battle of Fred- Pricksburg Dec. 13, 1862.
Milford, Jas. P., c. Ang. 26, 1 62; ir, to 199th P. V. May 31, 1964.
Monnie, Fred. IL .. e. Sept. 21, 1561; tr. to 190th P. V. May 31. 1861. wd. in battle of Gettysburg July 2, 1863.
McMurry, Robt., e. Feb. 8, 1562; tr. to 190th P. V. May 31, 1864.
MeKimmey, Jas., e. l'eb, 24, 1962; tr. to V. R. C. Der. 21, 1563; wd. in battle of Bull Run Ang. 30, 1962.
Miller, Isaiah, e. June 10, 1961 ; died Ang. 13, 1862, of disease contracted while a prisoner.
Martin, Win., e. sept. 21, 1561 ; m. wd. in battle of Gaines' Hill June 27, 1562: died Sept. 17, 1962.
McBride, Wm. A., e. June 10, 1861; killed in battle of Gaines' Hill June 27, 1×62.
Martin, Patrick G., e. June 23, 1861 ; disserled March 20, 1863.
Patterson, Hazekiah B., e. June 10, 1861; dis, June 13, 1964; m. o. w. c.
Pearce, Jas. M.,c. June 10, 1×61 ; dis, Oct. 29, 1×62 ; wd. in battle of Bull Run Aug. 30, 1562.
Pearce, Roht. C., e. Aug. 26, 1862; died Dee. 15, 1862.
Pettygrew, Andrew J., e. Inne 10, 1561 ; m. wd. in battle of Gettysburg July 2, 1565; died Inly 11, 1865.
Porter, Janus R., e. Oet. 5, 1861 ; m. wd. in battle of Bull Run Aug. 30, 1862; died Sept. 25, 1st2.
Rhodes, George M., c. June 10, 1961 ; dis. Ang. 28, 1562, ou Surg. cert, of disab. Rothmire, Gro.,' e. June 10, 1561; dis, Sept. 12, 1962; wd. in battle of Gaines. Ilill .June 27, 1862.
Rinker, Wm., - e. June 10, 1561; dis. Oet. 8, 1562; wd. in battle of Bull Run Aug. 30, 1862.
Russel, David 11., e. Ang. 26, 1862; wil. in battle of Fredericksburg Dec. 13, 1862; tr. to 191st P. V. May 31, 186 1.
Russel, Oliver 11 P., e. June 10, 1561 ; m. wd. in battle of fredericksburg Der. 13, 1862; died Dec. 31, 1562.
Rosenbury, John, e, June 10, 1801 ; m. wd. in battle of Fredericksburg Det. 15, 1862; died Dec. 24. 1962.
Sloan, William, e. Inne 10, 1561 ; dis, June 13, 1864: wd. in battle of Games Hill Jime 27, 1862.
Seaton, Amos, e. June 10, 1861 ; dis, June 14, 1561; wd. in battle of Charles City ( ross Roads June 30, 182.
Shryock, Samuel P., e. June 10. 1561; dis. March 5, 1565, wil. in battle of I'malericksburg Dee. 13, 1562: was prisoner when company 10 o.
Say, Hanno H., e. Det. 7. 1961; tr. to 191st P. V. May 31, 1564.
Stevenson, James 11.e Inne 10, 1961, killed in battle of south Mountain Sept. 17, 1862.
Schmidt, Charles, e. June 10, 150 Filled in battle of South Mountain Sept. 17, 1862.
Shephard, James M., e. sept. 21, 1961. dis, c' b. 21. 1-63; wd in battle uf Gaines' 1lill June 27. 1562.
Taylor, John L., e. June 10, 1961 ; dis. JJune 15, INGE: m. o w. c.
Thompson, Win. S., e. June 10, 1861 ; dis Ang. 2, 15/2, un sub vert. of disah. Thompson, Jas,, e. Oct. 13, 1961, killed in battle of Gaines Hill Jone 27, 1962. White. Allen, killed in battle of Wilderness May 5, 161.
NOTh .- Those marked with a star ifi were discharged on account of wounds
HISTORY OF BUTLER COUNTY.
COMPANY D, ELEVENTH RESERVES
tapt. Win. Stewart, " July 5, 1561 : wed, at second Bull Run ; killed at Inter- icksburg Der. 15, 1962.
apt. Jacob Bairro, e. July 3. 1561 , pro. from Seret to Capl. April 13, 15% di- for wounds Apple, Istik.
Capt James P. Rogers, o. July 5. 1st, pro. from Corp. to Ist Ser. to 14 Lient. April 10, 1563, to Capt. May 1, 1861, to Brev. Maj March 13, IN. twice wounded, mer prisoner : m. o. June 1, Iso1.
First labut. I. S Kennedy, c. July 5, 1561, dis. June 15, 1-63, for womtuls roprived at South Mountain sept. 14, 1562
Serund Laent, Jesse Donablon. c. July 5, Id, de, at Alexandria May 15, 1.62.
spentdl Lient 1. O'Hara Wirals. c. Anty 5. 1501 , pies, from Corp. to Sergt ; to
com. Sec. 6, grave 5
First serut Wilson K. Potts. c. July 5, isit is. on surg. cert. sept 27. 1982. First Seret. Williams . Coleman. v. s. pt. . 194. po. to Corp. , to Ist Sergt ; tian-, to 190th Reg P. V., June 1. 1sBj, Vet.
PPigt. Rola, Ash, e. July 5, 1861 ; dis. on surg, cert Anne 10. 1862.
Neigt. John Gausz. o. July 5, 1561 : i. o. Anne 15, Pik.
Sorgt, Sammel . Chestley, " July 16, 15 . pro, to get killed a Ball Run Ang. 30. 1-62.
Stet. Jacob B. Kin-0. r. Anly 5, 1961. pro, to Frigi .. died Jan, 20, 192% of sounds received at Fredericksburg, int. at Alexandria, grave 001.
Mtst George W. MeGianghey, e. July 5, 1861; died at Bichmnomnl Frb. 10, 156 ;, of wounds irceived at fredericksburg.
Sorgt. David O. Steen, e. July 3, Isel; frans, to 190th P. V. Junte 1, 1861, vet. Saint Groter Weber, r. July 3, 151; pro. to Sergt. April 10, 1Mia, prisoner hot May a to Ire. 11, 1964: dis. Der. 17, 1864.
Sorgt. JJames M. Cleland, e. July 29, 1861; pero, to sergt. April 10, 1863; 10. 0. June 15, 1st1.
Sorgt. James M. Gresses, " July 12, 1st, pro, to sergt. April 10, 1561. pri- mer from May i to Dee 11, 1864: dis, Dee. 18, 1564.
Corp. John Dunbar, r. July 5, 1861, killed at Gaus Mill June 27, 1862.
Corp silas Amberson, e. July 5. 1561 ; killed af Gaines Mill Jnie 27, 1-62. Corp. Robert & Grilleland, e. July 3, 1%, dis, on sure. com. Feb 1 1.
Comp. Davids. Parks, e. duty 6, 1901, killed May 20, 1542
Corp. Joseph R. Moore. c. July 2 11, des om sars rot lah 7.
Corp. James B. shaffer, P. July 29, 1861. hans, in Both P. V. Jnie 1. 1964, vet.
Corp. Damel Graham, e. July ,, 1501 ; pro. for Corp. April 10. 1963, mmissing in action at Bethesda Church May 30, 1861
Core Josse Fry. e. July 5, 198. poc to corp. Mpnit 10, 1-63, 1. o. Jne 1 ;, 1×11
Musician Charb- Minnemyer, r. Inly 6, 1of1. po to principal musician
Musician Alfred G. Nixon, e. July 5, 1561; m. o Amm 1. 1stk.
Lind !1. Ablleman, v. Feb. 21. 1562; chied while on furlongh.
John McBrown, P. July 3, 1861 ; m. o, June 1,, isit.
William Boggs. e. July 5, 1561 . m. o. Jmer 14, 15 il. Barnalas C. Barron, e. July 8, Is61 ; dis, on me veit. And. & 1
Robert J. Brown, e. July 16, 1-01 : trans, br Both P V Inne 1. 1 ;1, Vet. Girorge Brunuermer, c. Frb. s, 1502; hans, 10 100th P. V. Jnie 1. ]sol, Vet. John Beer-, v. March 17, Is62, hans, to 120th [ 2. Anto. 1. 1 hl Jacob Burr, e. Feb. 25, 1561: frans, to 1900th Res, Anne 1. 1sol. Samuel Brennamin, e. March 19, 1864; trans to Prith Rez Jmp 1. 1-61
Samuel Beers. P. Inly 5, 1861 ; trans. to V. R C. sopl 1. 19h . Peter Bedillion, e. Inly 1, 1911: died JJan. 5. 12. John N. Beatty, e. July 5, 1561 ; killed as Lannes' Mill Jour 5, 182 Charles Beltz, died sept. 1, 1562; nt. at Med, Sr 212. Linas Cartwright, e. July 16. 1561, this on surs vett March 1, 161 David Campbell. e. July 16. 1961 ; dis. on sur Pent Anz 2 1-4. John Cowan. e. daly 5. 1. dis. on 012 00
Daniele ress. e. July 29. 1561; frans, to V. R. C. SOpt, 1, 150; .Add.um W. critchlow. e. July 3. 1561 , died at New York Det. 2, 1sb2. Jolm W. Critchlow. r. July 5, 1961 ; killed at Haines Mill June 2, 140 Thomas J. Conelins, e, July 29, 1561 ; killed at Gains Mill June 27. 1502
Job Them e July i, 1sb1. chi . on suite. pat March 11. 1sb: Janeste Devintey, e. send 21, Ist . di ou Surs Fert May 9 .
Jasper P. Dodds. e. July 12, 1561; died in Bichmiond, Va., Inly 1s. 1562, 61
John P Elbon, e July 5, 1stil, missing in action at Wilderness May 3, 1564 Thurm- H. Venue. e July , 1961 , frans to 100th P. V. Anur 1, 156l. vet Michael Fiait, e Anty 3. 1961 : Killed at Games Mill June 27. 1962 -
William M. Fry, e. July 5. 1-61 : died at Washington, D. C., May 31, 1962. Daniel W. Graham, e. sept. 21, Iso1: dis. on Surs. cert. Ang. 18, 1562. Robert S. Gilleland. e. Feb, 10, 1561: trans, to 100th P. V. June 1. 1861. Vrt. Wilson Gilleland, e. Trh. 10, 1864, frans, to 190th P. V. June 1. 1961. Mark Ofpatrick, r. March 6. 1561: frans, to 190th P. V, June 1, 1864. Israel Gilson, & March 17, 156: trans, to 10th P. V. June 1, 181. D. W. Graham, & July 19, 1561. Trans, to V. R. d Sept. 1, 1963.
James A. Greene. July 5, 181 ; trans, to V. R. ( Sept. 9, 1863.
George W. Howlion, e. Jnly 5. 1961: prismmer from May 5 to Dee. 16, 1864 ; dis, The. 22, 1944.
sammel F. Haslett, e. Sept. 10, 1561 ; dis, on Surg. vert. Nov. 21, 1502. Hare, Peter, e, July 12, 1861 : 1r. to 190th P. V. June 1, 1564; vet. Harlett, Joseph B, c. March 8, 1862; tr. to V. R. C. Sept. 1, 1863.
Haslett. William, e. July 5, 1561.
Johnston, Jantes B .. # July 25, 1stil d. May 20. 1962; interred in Mil. Asy .
Johnston, Vernon, e. July 5, 1861 : died July 9. 1-61.
Kennedy, Alex , July 29, 1861 ; dis, on Surg. vert. Teh. 9, 1863.
Kennedy, W. H H .. c, July 5, 1861 : tr. In 19oth P V. June 1. 1864; vet.
Kalb, Eckart, « March 10, 1562; tr. to 190 P V June 1, E61: Vet.
List. Win . e. Anly 14, 1501 : m. o. June 13, 1864
ly m, Sintitel Ar Anty 21. 188 : killed at Bull Run August 30, 1862. Leonardl. James, e July 3, 1561.
M Nan. Robl. A . P. July 3, 1561; m. D. June 13, 194. Jimeland, Alex .. e. July 1, Is61. In. o. June 18, 1864.
Mushrush, Bem. 12. e. July 3, 1861, m. o. JJune 13, 1584.
McDonald, D. (Ed . + July 3, 1861: 18. 4 June 13, 1861.
Mc Donald, D. (sti, e. July 16, 1>51 ; dis. on Sure. cert. June 2, 1863.
M'Aleer, Bernd. W . . Feb, 21, 1962: tr. to 190th P. V. June 1, 1864.
M Bride, Rubt. E. e December 15, 15633; tr. to 190th P. V. Inne 1, 1861
M'Cmb, Amnes IL., P. Feb. 9, 1861, tr. to 190th P. V. June 1, 1864.
Miller, Edward, P. Feb. 25, 1564; tr. to 190th P. V June 1, 1861 M'Curly, Samuel R., P. Sept 8, 1861; tr. to Company B May 1, 1862. M'Knight, Jos, e. Sept. 12. 1561 ; tr. to V. R. C. Feb, 5, 1864.
Moreland, Chas, 12. 0. April 2, 1564; substr. to 191st P. V. June 1, 1864.
M'Cullough, M P. P. July 6, 1561, killed at Wilderness May 5, 1864. Moore, Win .. . July 16, 1861 : killed at Gaines Mill June 27, 1862. M Kinney, Jos. A., P. Anly 5, 1561: killed at Bull Run Aux. 30, 1862.
M'Neal, Win. R .. r Sept. s. 1561 ; died October 25, 1862, of was, received at second Bull Run : inferred int. Mit, Asy. Com., D. C.
Nixon, Ino. E. e. Inly 6, Isiil : dis. on Surg. vert. March 25, 1564. Overlui, War. C., e. March 31. 184; tr. to 1900th P. V. lune.1. 1564 Parker, Sammel C .. e. Inly 3, 1861 ; m. v. Jnim 13, 1864
Pisar, David W., P. July 16, 1861 , died Nov. 1. 1562; buried in Camp Parole Hos, Com .. Annapolis.
Pherson, Robt .J. c. Jindy 20, 1Ml : killed at Bull Run Ang. 30, 1862. Rodgers, Henderson, e. July 16, 1961 ; dis, on surg, vert, Inne 23, 1862. Richardson, Win .. e. March 21. 1562 ; tr. to 190th P. V. AInne 1, 1864; vet. Robertson, James, e. Feb. 16, 1561, tr. to 190th P. V. June 1, 1864.
Boruberry, & J. P. Prb, 21, 1562 ; died June 3, 1862 ; interred in Mil. Asy. Com .. D. I
Boneh. Lawrence ( October 5, 1561 : died at home September 2, 1863. Smith. samuel D'., p. Sept. s. Isi , dis, on surg. rert. Aug. 1. 1562. Shearer, Wm. M. e. Sept 8, 151 ; dis ou sing, Fort. Ang. 27, 1882.
stevenson, Ben., c. Frh. 26, 1892; diselntrgrd on Surg. cert. March 25, 1802.
Snow, Alfred M., e. hdy 5, 1501 ; fr. to faith P. V. Jme 1, 1564; vet. slank, Ambrew. P. Feb. 26, 1561; tr. to 198th P. V. June 1, 1864; vet.
shank. Jno , e. Feb, 26, 1564. D. to 150th P. V. June 1, 1564; vet. Silver. Matthias, e. Sept 21. 1-61 . fr. to V. R. C.
Stanley, John s. r. March 31. 1564. tr. to 190th P. V. June 1, 1864. Schott, Win., e. Sept. 5, 1851 ; killed at Bull Run Aug. 29, 1862.
Summerville. J. H., e. July 5, 1801 ; died at Annapolis Feb. 28, 1863, of wounds weervel at Fredericksinnig Dee. 18, 1-62.
Trots, Albert, e. July 5, 151 ; absent in hospital at m. o.
Thompson. R. W. e. July 5, Ist ; men, June 13, 1561.
Thompson, B G . r. July 2, 1561 ; m. v. June 13, 1564.
Willennson, Hugh. v. July 5, 1861; wal. at Fredericksburg Der. 13, 1862 : alesent af 111. 4.
Woods, Wint., e. . Inly 3, 2561; dis. at Camp Pierpont, Va., December 6, 1561. Young. Geo., e. Feb, 6, 1562; dis. on Surg. vert. June 11, 1862.
SEVENTY-EIGHTIL REGIMENT.
This gallant command, one of the very few Pen- sylvania regiments which served with the Western armies during the late war, was recruited in the months of August and September, 1861, and ren- dezvonsed at Camp Orr, near Kittanning. Of its ten
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IHISTORY OF BUTLER COUNTY
original companies, Company H was a Butler County organization, and was recruited and placed in the field under the command of the brave Capt, William S. Jack. A considerable number of the members of Company F were also Butler County men.
The companies were all assembled in camp by the middle of September. 1861, and about one month later were mustered into the United States service for three years. Arms, clothing and equipment were received at Camp Orr, and on the 14th of October the regiment was ordered to Pittsburgh, where, on the 18th of the same month, the following field officers were chosen : William Sirwell, of Armstrong County. Col- onel: Archibald Blakely, of Butler County, Lieuten- ant Colonel; and Augustus B. Bonaffon. of Allegheny County, Major. On the same day, also, the regiment, accompanied by the Seventy-seventh and Seventy- ninth Pennsylvania Infantry and Muehler's Battery, all under the command of Brig. Gen. James S. Neg- ley, of Pittsburgh, moved, by transport, to Louisville, Ky. Six days later, the brigade was transferred by rail to Nolin's Station, on the line of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, where it was attached to Gen. A. McDowell McCook's division, of the Army of the Cumberland. Subsequently, the regiment was trans- ferred to Gen. Thomas J. Wood's brigade.
About the middle of December, the brigade moved to Bacon Creek, thence to Munfordsville, where the command was engaged in picket duty, while workmen were rebuilding the railroad bridge. On February 14, 1862, the spring campaign opened, and MeCook's division marched northward, intending to take boats at West Point, on the Ohio, and join Gen Grant in his movement on Fort Donelson. But at Upton Sta- tion this order was countermanded, and one to coun- termarch and proceed to Nashville was received. The division arrived at Edgefield. opposite Nashville. on the 2d of March, and on the 7th crossed the Cumber- land, and encamped in Camp Andy Johnson, two miles south of the city.
When Buell moved to the support of Gien. Grant, at Pittsburg Landing, he left Negley's brigade to guard the line of communication from Nashville to the front. From that time until about the 1st of August, 1862, Negley's command was engaged in guard and picket duty, scouting, and skirmishing with the enemy's cavalry and guerrillas at Franklin. Columbia and Pulaski, Tenn .. and Rogersville, Ala. At the date last mentioned, however, the scattered de- tachments were hastily called into Columbia, and the march northward commenced. the Seventy-eighth act. ing with the rear guard of Buell's army on its race with Bragg's rebel army for Kentucky.
Arriving at Nashville, the regiment was assigned to Miller's brigade of Negley's division, and ordered
to occupy the defenses of the city. Soon after, Neg. ley's division, of abont seven or eight thousand men, was re-enforced by Palmer's division of the Army of the Mississippi. which, marching from Tuscumbia, Ala., brought in a force about equal to that of Neg ley's. These troops held the city and its fortifications intact: vet during the retreat of Buell's army north- ward to Louisville, Nashville was practically in a state of siege. for the enemy under Breckenridge hovered about it in great force, and, intent upon its capture. watched at all points for a favorable chance to attack. Hence, skirmishing was of daily occurrence. At La vergne, on the 7th of October, Gons. Palmer and Mil- ler attacked Anderson's camp, routing the rebel force and capturing some men, guns, stores, provisions and tents, the Seventy-eighth performing a conspicuous part, bearing off two commissioned officers of the Thirty-second Alabama and a number of privates. It was also engaged at Neeley's Bond, White Creek. Charlottsville and Franklin Pike, minor encounters. which resulted in favor of the Union arms. These were usually brought on by aggressive movements of the Northern forces for their own security, or by sal- lies into the country for supplies for the starving garrison.
"While besieged in this city," said a member of the command. "affairs wore a gloomy aspect. Shut ont from the world, with no news for mouths from the army or from home, surrounded by a vindictive enemy resolutely determined to capture the capital. with the executive members of the Government. com- pelled to fight for every monthful of food we ate. the condition of the garrison became every day more crit- ical. Yet no one was discouraged, and all were de- termined to stand by the city, with full faith that. under the gallant Negley and Palmer, it would be successfully held. Our expectations were not disap- pointed, and on the morning of the 26th of October we saw, from our fortifications, the victorious legions of Rosecrans approaching the city."
The regiment remained at Nashville until Dovem ber 12. when, with the army, it moved to a point six miles south of the city. Here Miller's brigade was assigned to the Eighth Division, commanded by Gen. Negley. On the 20th. the army entered upon an offensive campaign, and came up with the rebel army. under Bragg, at Stone River. Bragg's forces were drawn up a short distance out of Murfreesboro, in a line covering all the approaches to the town from the north. his right resting on Stone River. Finding that Bragg was disposed to give battle. Rosecrans pushed forward his columns, and on the morning of the 31st had his forces in hand. ready for the onset. MeCook, with the divisions of Johnson, Joff C. Davis and Sheridan on his right. reaching out to and cov-
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ering the Franklin Pike: Thomas, with the divisions of Negley and Rousseau in the center. and Critten- den, with Palmer, Wood and Van Cleve on the left. resting on the river. At sunrise, Rosecrans had thought to cross the stream, and strike heavily the rebel right: but at that hour the rebel chieftain at. tacked the Union right. Trusting that MeCook could hold him in check, and not realizing that the attack was a determined one and in concentrated force, Rose. crans was still intent upon carrying out his original plan of battle. But events soon convinced him that the attack on his right was in earnest. Bragg had massed his troops, and was making a desperate assault. Too weak to withstand the shock, Johnson, Davis and Sheridan were in turn forced to give way. losing largely in artillery. Negley stood next. The fighting on his front had already become desperate. " Pushing ont," said an eye witness. "to the cedar forest, where Negley's gallant division was struggling against great odds, trusty Sheridan was met. bringing out his tried division in superb order. During all this period. Negley's two gallant brigades, under val- iant old Stanley and brave John F. Miller. were holding their line against fearful odds. When the right broke, Negley had pushed in ahead of the right wing, and was driving the enemy. The Seventy- eighth Pennsylvania, Thirty-seventh Indiana, Twenty- first. Seventy-fourth, Eighteenth and Sixty - ninth Ohio, the famous Nineteenth Illinois and Eleventh Michigan, with Knell's, Marshall's. Shultz's and Bush's batteries, sustained one of the fiereest assaults of the day, and the enemy was dreadfully punished."
At nightfall, the right and center of the Northern army had been driven back. but new lines had been established, and occupying a good defensive position, the men of that army, without camp fires, lay down upon the snow-elad ground. ready to resume the bat- tle in the morning. The same evening. Bragg sent off to the rebel capital glowing bulletins of his vie. tory, supposing that Rosecrans was so utterly broken that he would take to flight under cover of the dark- ness. In the morning, however. to his great aston- istnnent, he found Rosecrans still stubbornly holding his ground and ready for battle.
It was New Year's Day, 1863, and neither party sermed disposed to strike. Rosecrans, still intent on his original plan, threw a portion of his troops to the right bank of the river for the purpose of turning the enemy's right and reaching Murfreesboro in his rear. "Sharp demonstrations were made along the whole line, but nothing decisive was attempted until 3 o'clock in the afternoon, when the rebels suddenly burst upon Battery 6 (late Van Cleve's). in small divisions, on the other side of Stone River. and drove it pell-mell. with considerable loss, to this side. The enemy.
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