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CHAPTER XXVII.
LUZERNE IN THE CIVIL WAR-THE 149TH, 16IST, 162ND, 163D, 177TH, 178TH AND 194TH REGIMENTS.
HE good reputation which the original Buck- tail regiment acquired led to the project of raising a Bucktail brigade. Recruiting was commenced in July, 1862, and within twenty days two regiments were raised, one of which was the 149th. Some of the men composing this were from Luzerne county.
Immediately after its organization this regiment was ordered to Washington, where it remained till February, 1863. It then went to the front. It was present at the battle of Chancellorsville, though not closely engaged.
In the campaign and battle of Gettysburg the 149tl bore an active part, and at the engagement displayed very great coolness and valor, eliciting the highest com- mendations. Its losses amounted to 34 killed, 171 wounded, and 131 missing. Subsequent to this battle it was not engaged in any active operations till the opening of the campaign of 1864. During the winter it was strengthened by recruits, and in May it left its winter quarters and moved forward to the Wilderness. There it lost 15 killed, 29 wounded, and 92 prisoners.
After leaving the scene of these battles it was engaged at Laurel Hill, Spottsylvania, North Anna and Bethesda Church. June 16th it crossed the James, and was en- gaged before Petersburg on the 18th. Up to this time the losses of the regiment amounted to 404. In the operations of the siege of Petersburg, and the raids, marches and fatigue duty pertaining to it, the 149th was engaged and was frequently in action. On the 9th of February, 1865, it was with other troops sent to Elmira, N. Y., where it was in charge of the rebel prisoners' camp till the end of its term of service. It was mus- tered out on the 29th of June, 1865.
ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FIRST REGIMENT (SIXTEENTH CAVALRY).
Some of the men composing this regiment were recruit- ed in Wyoming county. On the 30th of November, 1862, the regiment, mounted and equipped, went to the vicinity of Washington, were it remained till early in January, 1863, when it went to the front near Falmouth and was engaged during the winter in guard and picket duty. It was first in action March 17th, at Kelly's Ford. In the spring of 1863 it entered on active duty, which with cavalry consists of raiding, scouting, skirmishing, marching and counter-marching, and in general those operations where celerity of movement is requisite.
It attended the army on its march toward Chancellors- ville, and again on the Gettysburg campaign, and was frequently engaged, but in these battles the heaviest fighting was done by the infantry. In the pursuit after
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the battle of Gettysburg the 16th was active. During the autumn of 1863 the 16th was engaged in operations in northwestern Virginia, and during the succeeding winter went on several raids.
In the summer of 1864 the 16th was with the army of Sheridan and participated in the severe actions of his campaigns. Space will not permit an enumeration of the battles and skirmishes in which the 16th was engaged. It went into winter quarters in December near Hancock Station, and was comparatively inactive till February, 1865, when it again entered on active duty and was marching, scouting and fighting almost constantly till the surrender of Lee at Appomattox, on the 9th of April. After the surrender it returned to Petersburg, went to North Carolina, returned and was sent to Lynchburg to guard surrendered property. It was mustered out August 7, 1865.
ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SECOND REGI- MENT (SEVENTEENTH CAVALRY.)
On the 18th of October, 1862, this regiment was organ- ized. It entered at once on drill, and on the 25th of November it was ordered to Washington and soon after- ward went to the front. In the latter part of December it arrived at Stafford Court-house, whence it was engaged in scouting during a great part of the winter of 1862-3.
At the battle of Chancellorsville this regiment, by the coolness which it displayed, contributed largely toward the prevention of a charge by "Stonewall" Jackson's force, and probably thus saved a panic on that part of the field. During the campaign that culminated in the battle of Gettysburg the Union cavalry, under General Buford, of which the 17th constituted a portion, were very active and were several times sharply engaged. At the com- mencement of the battle they held in check during four hours a third of the rebel army, thus enabling a portion of the Union force to take its position on the field. The 17th with the other cavalry aided in the pursuit of the retreating rebels, and harrassed them till they recrossed the Potomac.
During the fall campaign the regiment was constantly on duty and rendered effective service. This campaign terminated with the action at Mine Run, after which the 17th went into winter quarters at Culpepper.
In February, 1864, a detachment of the regiment went with General Kilpatrick on a raid against Richmond, in the course of which some railroad property was destroyed and some shells were thrown into the city.
The 17th was with General Sheridan on his raid toward Richmond, and was engaged in most of the battles and skirmishes of that expedition. It was also a part of the expedition toward Lynchburg, and in all the active oper- ations of the spring and summer campaign it bore a part. In August the regiment went with Sheridan on his campaign in the Shenandoah valley. A history of the doings of the 17th during that campaign would be a his- tory of the campaign itself, which cannot be given here. This regiment had the honor of furnishing an escort for
General Sheridan on his famous "ride." It was quar- tered during the winter of 1864-5 at Winchester, occa- sionally sending out scouting parties and detachments against straggling parties of the enemy.
In February, 1865, the regiment went on its last cam- paign -that of Sheridan against the communications in the rear of Richmond. The brilliant achievements of that campaign are a portion of the history of the war, and it is only necessary to say here that from its com- mencement to the surrender of the rebel army the 17th bore its part gallantly. After the surrender it returned to Petersburg; then to Washington, where on the 16th of June it was mustered out. Said General Devin in a complimentary order at parting: "In five successive cam- paigns and over threescore engagements you have nobly sustained your part. Of the many gallant regiments from your State none has a brighter record; none has more freely shed its blood on every battle field from Gettys- burg to Appomattox."
Company K of the 17th cavalry contained Luzerne county men, and a roll of its members will be found be- low. The first date in each man's record is the time he was mustered in; the date of muster out, if not given, is June 16th, 1865.
COMPANY K.
Officers .- Captain-Richard Fitzgerald, Nov. 7,'62; dis- charged June 20, '65. First lieutenants-John Anglun, Oct. 2, '62; promoted Q. M. Nov. 21, '62. Philip Brong, Nov. 7, '62; promoted from 2nd lieut. Nov. 25, '62; dis- charged on surg's certificate Nov. 5, '63. Second lieu- tenants-James Anglun, Oct. 28, '62; promoted from sergt. Mar. 22, '64; wounded at Five Forks, Va., Apr. 1, '65; discharged June 20, '65. Alanson D. Phillips, Sept. 21, '62; promoted corp. Dec. 1, '62; sergt. Dec. 10, '62; Ist sergt. Nov. 6, '63; 2nd lieut. Dec. 1, '64; discharged June 20, '65. Charles Johnson, Nov. 25, '62; resigned Dec. 8, '63. First sergeant-Milton J. Snyder, Sept. 21, '62; promoted from com. sergt. Dec. 1, '64. James A. Clark, Sept. 21, '62; promoted corp. Dec. Io, '62; sergt. June 11, '63; Ist sergt. Aug. [, '63; adjutant, Nov. 6, '63. Quartermaster's sergeants - Burton Scott, Sept. 21, '62; promoted corp. July 1, '63; Q. M. sergt. Sept. 1, '64. Solomon M. Edwards, Sept. 21, '62; wounded at White House, Va., June 21, '63, and at Trevilian Station June 12, '64; discharged. Commis- sary sergeant-Thomas W. Thomas, Sept. 30, '62; pro- moted corp. Jan. 1, '63; com. sergt. Nov. 1, '63. Ser- geants-James Burgin, Sept. 21, '62; promoted corp. Jan. 5, '63; sergt. Sept. 1, '63. James Brennan, Sept. 30, '62; promoted from corp. Dec. 1, '62. William M'Cann, Sept. 21, 62; promoted corp. July 1, '63; sergt. Nov. 1, '64. John May, Sept. 21, '62; promoted corp. July 1, '63; to sergt. Dec. 1, '64. George W. Moore, Oct. 2, '62; promoted corp. May 1, '64; to sergt. Apr. 1, '65. Pat- rick Mulroney, Sept. 21, '62; promoted to sergt. May 1, '64; wounded at Trevilian Station, Va., June 12, '64; trans- ferred to Company H 10th regiment veteran reserve corps Jan. 10, '65; discharged June 27, '65. Samuel Snyder, Sept. 21, '62; killed in action. Peter F. Barber, Sept 30, '62; deserted Dec. 7, '62. Corporals-Martin Hudson, Oct. 2, '62; promoted corp. July 1, '63. James Manderville, Sept. 21, '62; promoted corp. Nov. 1, '63. Charles Geise, Oct. 2, '62; promoted corp. Mar. 1, '64. John W. Mason, Sept 21, '62; promoted corp. Nov. I,
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'64. David Owens, Sept. 21, '62; promoted corp. Sept. I, '64. John G. Brandon, Oct. 2, '62, promoted corp. Dec. 1, '64. Henry Biglan, Sept. 30, '62; pro- moted corp. Apr. 1, '64. Daniel Bartholomew, Sept. 21, '62; promoted corp. Nov. 1, '62; wounded at Dinwiddie Court-house, Va., Mar. 31, '61; absent at muster out. Jasper Bell, Oct. 21, '62; promoted corp. Dec. 1, '62; died at Washington, D. C., May 16, '63. Buglers-Henry Hopkins, Sept 21, '62. Elnathan Cole, Oct. 2, '62. Blacksmiths-Josiah Bloss, Sept. 30, '62. Paul Cool, Sept. 30, '62. Saddlers-John Hart, Sept 21, '62; pro- moted saddler Sept. 24, '64. George P. Goodrich, Oct. 2, '62; killed at Berryville, Va., Sept. 24, '64.
Privates .- John Anderson, Nov. 10, '62; deserted Nov. 19, '62. John H. Burrows, Sept. 21, '62; captured at Berryville, Va., Sept. 24, '64. Robert Beatty, Sept. 3, '64; substitute. Edward P. Boley, Aug. 30, '64. Oscar F. Beemer, Sept. 21, '62; wounded at Meadow Bridge, Va., May 12, '64; discharged May 11, '65. Patrick Bar- rett; discharged on surg's certificate Sept. 11, '63. John Burns, Mar. 29, '64; mustered out with Company K 2nd provisional cavalry Aug. 7, '65. Edward Burk, Mar. 28, '61; wounded at Shepherdstown, W. Va., Ang. 25, '64; deserted from Company K 2nd provisional cavalry. Joseph Brownell, Sept. 21, '62; captured; died at Salis- bury, N. C., Nov. 12, '64. Christopher Basee, Oct. 2, '62. deserted Sept. 30, '62. Alamander Brown, Oct. 3, '62; deserted Nov. 14, '62. Amizi L. Collard, Sept. 21, '62; captured Ang. 12, '64. Shepard Carpenter, Oct. 2, '62. James Corner, Sept. 30, '64; deserted from Company K, 2nd provisional cavalry. Charles Cunningham, Apr. I, '64; mustered out with Company K 2nd provisional cav- alry, Aug. 7, '65. Peter F. Clark, Sept. 21, '62; promoted to hospital steward Mar. 1, '64. Dominick Corcoran, Oct. 29, '62; captured; died at Salisbury, N. C., Dec. 31, '64. Henry Cordner, Sept. 21, '62; deserted Nov. 25, '62. James M. Drum, Oct. 2, '62. Asahel Daniels, Sept. 21, '62. William Daley, Sept. 3, '64. David Davis, Aug. 29, '64. Lemmon Dissinger, Aug. 22, '64. Patrick Donely, Mar. 21, '64; mustered out with Company K, 2nd provisional cavalry, Aug. 7, '65; veteran. Thomas Davis, Sept. 30, '62; discharged May 30, '65. Elias De- trick, Oct. 24, '62; transferred to veteran reserve corps Feb. 6,'64. Albert Du Bois, Oct. 30,'62; died at Stafford Court-house, Jan. 8,'63. John Donehue, Sept. 21,'62; de- serted Oct. 10,'62. Isaac L. Decker, Oct. 2,'62; deserted Nov. 15,'62. Robert Devine, Aug. 25.'64; noton muster out roll. Frederick Eaton, Sept. 21,'62. William Edwards, Oct. 20, '62; discharged on surg's certificate Sept. 20, '64. Fressley Easton, Sept. 21,' 62; discharged on surg's cer- tificate June 8, '63. Shedrick Evens, July 19, '64; died at Harper's Ferry, Va., Mar. 18, '65. David Fenner, Sept. 21, '62. William Ford, Oct. 2, '62; discharged on surg's certificate. Michal Grady, Sept. 21, '62. Michael Ganghagan, Sept. 30, '62; captured Aug. 13, '64. Bra- man Green, Aug. 14, '64; discharged July 14, '65. Michael Crattan, Oct. 28, '62; mustered out with Com- pany K 2nd pro. cav. Aug. 7, '65. John Gress, Sept. 22, '64; captured; died at Salisbury, N. C., Nov. 22, '64. John Golden, Sept. 21, '62; deserted Nov. 15, '62. Patrick Gallagher, Sept. 21, '62; deserted Apr. 20, '63. Thomas Golden, Mar. 28, '64; deserted Apr. 20, '65. John Harrison, Sept. 21, '62. Miron Hudson, Oct. 2, '64. John W. Hudson, Oct. 2, '62. Lewis J. Hoigh, Aug. 22, '64. Matthias Houch, Aug. 30, '64. John Henry, Aug. 30, '64. William Havens, Mar. 28, '64; mustered out with Company K 2nd pro. cav. Aug. 7, '65. Lewis Hudson, Mar. 28, '64; died at Washington, D. C., Apr. 19, '64. William Hayes, Oct. 20, '62; deserted Nov. 14, '62. Robert Jenkins, July 19, '64. Edward Jones, Sept. 21, '62; discharged on surg's certificate Apr. 20, '63.
Morgan Jenkins, Oct. 28, '62, deserted Dec. 6, '62. William Keck, Sept 21, '62; discharged on surg's certifi- cate. Henry Knapp, Oct. 2, '62; wounded and captured at Trevilian Station, Va., June 12, '64. Michael Kelly, Sept. 30, '62; not on muster out roll. Jacob B. Little, Sep. 3, '64. Thomas Loftus, Aug. 29, '64. John Larn, Sept. 21, '62; discharged on surg's certificate Aug. 21, '63. Emnet Lowire, Mar. 31, '64; deserted from Company K 2nd regiment pro. cav. John Lanning, Mar. 31, '64; mustered out with Company K 2nd regiment pro. cav. Aug. 7, '65. Thomas Lally, Feb. 28, '64; discharged from Company K 2nd regiment pro. cav. George H.
Lourie, Mar. 31, '64; deserted from Company K 2nd
regiment pro. cav. July 1, '65. Thomas Lawrence, Sept. 30, '62; promoted to regimental saddler Apr. 6, '63. Frank Lewroy, Mar. 31, '64; died June
18, '64 George H. Lee, Oct. 28, 62, and James Lynch, deserted Nov. '63. David 6,
Lloyd, Oct. 28, '62; not
on muster out roll.
Anthony Myers, Sept. 21, '62. Thomas Monk, Oct. 2, '62. Thomas Morris, Aug. 24, '64. Thomas Morgan, Aug. '29, '64. James F. Murvin, Aug. 17, '64. Peter Mathews, Sept. 21, '62; discharged. Herinan Mayer, Oct. 31, '62. George Mead, Apr. 7, '64; and Edward Maley, Mar. 31, '64; mustered out with Company K 2nd provisional cavalry Aug. 7, '65. Richard Miller, Sept. 21, '62; captured; died at Salisbury, N. C., Jan. 13, '65. Charles Mathewson, Oct 1, '62; deserted Dec. 6, '62. Franklin M'Cuthin, Sept. 3, '64. Robert M'Cutchen, Aug. 30, '64. Daniel M'Mullen, Aug. 24, '64. James M'Tigue, Mar. 25, '64; mustered out with Company K 2nd provisional cavalry, Aug. 7, '65. Charles M'Farlin, Mar. 26, '64; not on muster out roll. Casper Newcomb, Sept. 21, '62. Martin Nelson, Aug. 27, '64. Anthony O'Donnell, Sept. 30, '62. Oliver E. Price, Oct. 2, '62; mustered out with Company K 2nd provisional cavalry Aug. 27, '65. Howell Powell, Sept. 21, '62; died at Washington, D. C., Aug. 1, '63. Isaac Powell, Sept. 21, '62; died at Frederick, Md., July 26, '63. William Powell, Sept. '62; deserted Nov. 10, '62.
Stephen Phillips, Oct. 2, '62; deserted Nov. 15, '62. Patrick Ryan, Sept. 30, '62; deserted Nov. 15, '62; re- turned July 27, '63. Martin G. Ray, Sept. 1, '64. Otto Richland, Aug. 20, '64. Samuel Richardson, Mar. 31, '64; discharged June 14, '65. Benjamin C. Robinson, Apr. 26, '64; deserted from Company K, 2nd provisional cavalry, July 1, '65. Orville C. Ransom, Oct. 2, '62; de- serted Oct. 15, '62; returned May 28, '63; transferred to veteran reserve corps Sept. 1, '63. John Reese, Oct. 28. '62; deserted Nov. 15, '62. Daniel Selner, Oct. 20, '62, David Shaner, Aug. 31, '64. James W . Stire, Aug. 19. 64. Joseph Stout, Sept. 21, '62; discharged on surg's certificate Sept. 20, '63. John Scanlin and Gilmore Swartz, Mar. 31, '64; mustered out with Company K, 2nd provisional cavalry, Aug. 7, '65. Isaac Sherman, Oct.
24, '62, and James Seny, Nov. 5, '62; deserted Nov. 15, '62. Philip Thomas, Sept. 21, '62. Daniel Toy; trans- ferred to U. S. army Nov. 1, '62. Allen B. Turner, Oct. 25, '62; deserted Mar. 4, '64. William Thompson, May 9, '64; deserted June 4, 64. Dennis Tigue, Sept. 17, '64; not on muster out roll. Edward Vaughn, Sept. 21, '62; transferred to veteran reserve corps Sept. 1, '63. Wil- liam Wardebaugh, Sept. 7, '64. Joseph Warner, Sept. I, '64. John J. Williams, Aug. 27, '64. John T. Williams, Oct. 28, '62; deserted from Company K, 2nd provisional cavalry. Henry Wells, Mar. 10, '64. Edward Wright, Nov. 19, '62; deserted Nov. 19, '62. Abraham Wilson, Mar. 17, '64; not on muster out roll. John Yarns, Sept. 21, '62. James Zell, Sept. 1, '64. Hiram Zea, Sept. 21, '62; discharged June 17, '65. Michael H. Zacharias, Sept. 1, '62; discharged on surg's certificate Feb. 10, '64.
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THREE REGIMENTS CONTAINING LUZERNE MEN.
ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THIRD REGI- MENT (EIGHTEENTH CAVALRY).
Luzerne county furnished a portion of the men in this regiment, which was recruited in the latter part of 1862. It went to Bladensburg, near Washington, in De- cember of that year, and on the Ist of January, 1863, it crossed the l'otomac. In February it entered on picket and scout duty along the Potomac, opposite Washington. This region was then infested by Mosby's thieving, skulking guerillas, and picketing among them was more perilous than in full face of the rebel army.
On the 25th of June the command to which the 18th was attached crossed the Potomac and marched by way of Frederick to Middletown and to Hanover, Pa., where it was attacked on the 30th by the rebel general Stuart's column, and a sharp action ensued, in which the 18th was closely engaged. From there the command went to the field of Gettysburg, where it arrived in season to par- ticipate in the battle, in which it did excellent service.
On the 4th the command, under the intrepid and ac- tive General Kilpatrick, moved by the flank of the re- treating rebel army, and at South Mountain captured a train of two hundred wagons and ambulances (which were destroyed), and a thousand prisoners. At Hagerstown the head of a retreating column was met and attacked, and two companies of the 18th that charged in the streets were nearly all lost. Kilpatrick continued to attack and harass the retreating enemy till they had crossed into Virginia. During the autumn and early in the winter the regiment was engaged in scouting and skirmishing through northeastern Virginia, and in several engagements suffered severe loses. In December it went into winter quarters at Stevensburg, and on the last of February, 1864, it went with General Kilpatrick on his raid upon Richmond; and in the summer campaign of that year it was con- stantly on the move. It was with Sheridan on his raids and campaigns of that year, and it especially distinguished itself at the battles of Mine Run and Winchester. At Cedar Creek, also, on the 19th of October the brigade to which it was attached did excellent service.
Late in November it went into winter quarters near Harper's Ferry. It subsequently participated in the capture of Early's forces, and afterward remained at Winchester on picket and scout duty till the surrender of Lee's army, in April, 1865. In May it went to West Vir- ginia and remained till October 31st, when it was mus- tered oit.
ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.
The men composing this regiment were drafted in various sections of the State, and a portion were from Luzerne county. It was organized on the 20th of No- vember, 1862, and on the 3d of December was ordered to Washington. Thence it went to Newport News, and on the 7th to Suffolk, where it was engaged in fatigue duty and reconnoisances to the Blackwater. March 8th, 1863, it went to Norfolk, and was stationed at Deep -
Creek to watch for contraband goods and rebel mails. In the discharge of this duty some amusing incidents occurred and some valuable information was intercepted. While here the regiment went on a naval expedition, in the course of which a rebel schooner was captured. Two short marches were also made, in which some boats were destroyed and a number of prisoners taken. It returned to Washington on the toth of July, was sent to Maryland Heights, and on the ist of August it returned to Penn- sylvania, where it was mustered out.
ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT.
The men of Company C in this regiment were drafted in Luzerne county. The regimental organization was effected December 2nd, 1862, and on the 5th the regi- ment went to Washington and on the roth to Newport News. Thence it went to Yorktown, where it spent the winter in drill and garrison duty. In April, 1863, it went to the relief of Fort Magruder, near Williamsburg, which was threatened by the enemy. No serious attack was made. In June, with other troops, it made a recon- noisance to Charles City and Providence Ferry, destroy- ed rebel supplies and drove away cattle. In the latter part of June it took part in a demonstration on Rich- mond, under General Dix. This regiment with others went to Bolton's Bridge, on the Chickahominy, where some skirmishing was done, with but few casualties. The regiment did picket duty till the 6th of July, when t went to Williamsburg; thence to Washington and from thence to Harrisburg, where it was mustered out July 27th, 1853.
Most of the members of Company C were mustered out July 27th, 1863. All who were not are noted in the following lists as having been otherwise removed from the regiment. A large majority of the members of Com- pany C were mustered in on the 2nd of November, 1862. Those who were not have not the date of muster-in fol- lowing their names.
COMPANY C.
Officers .- Captains-John V. Shoemaker, Nov. 17, '62. First lieutenant, John C. Briggs, Nov. 17, '62; discharged May 20, '65. Second.lieutenant, Stephen W. Hayes, Aug. 23, '62; promoted from private Company F, 117th Pa., Dec. 3, '62. First sergeant, William Sylsha. Sergeants -Jeremiah F. Hertz, Silas Huffman, John F. Sayer. Corporals -- Charles W. Terwilager, Hiram T. Foster. Owen Williams, Andrew R. Raub, William R. Meyers, Jacob Boyer, Elias Masters. Alonzo M. Stearns, promoted corp. Jan. 1, '63. George G. Lisk, discharged Nov. 22, '62. Musicians-Daniel Rishe and Peter Swortwood.
Privates .-- Elias Arner, Hirain Arner, George Allen, discharged on surg's certificate Nov. 13, '62. Wm. Bit- tenbender, John B., and John Briggs, jr., William Bry- den. George Brown, discharged on surg's certificate Nov. 13, '62. George W. Brewster Nov. 5, '62; deserted Nov. 6, '62. Alpheus Combs. Nicholas Conklin, discharged on surg's certificate Nov. 13, '62. William Driesbach. Daniel N. Day, discharged on surg's certificate Nov. 13, '62. John Embry. Thomas Evans, Nov. 5, '62. Augustus Fink, discharged on surg's certificate Jan. 28, '63. William Forsythe, discharged Nov. 13, '62. Franklin Florer, Nov. 10, '62; discharged Nov.
th.
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22, '62. John Getter. Ebin B. Gulick, Nov. 11, '62. Richard Gillman. Joseph Garrison, discharged on surg's certificate Nov. 26, '62. Jonathan M. Green, Nov. 13, 62; deserted Nov. 21, '62. Norman Garison, deserted Nov. 13, '62. George Grubb, Nov. 13, '62; deserted Nov. 14, '62. Bernard Hart, Nov. 15, '62. John Hart- sell. John Heller. Manassah Henry. Jacob Harter. Robert Johnson. Joseph Jones, Nov. 10, '62. Patrick Keener. Michael Kent. Peter Keithline. William R. Keisbach. Samuel Keisbach. William Kemery. George A. Keen, promoted sergt. maj. Dec. 4, '62. Daniel Louis, Nov. 15, '62. Robert Lloyd, Nov. 10, '62; deserted Nov. 12, '62. Benj. Maschall, Nov. 15, '62. Simon Miller. Samuel Malison, discharged on surg's certificate Nov. 13, '62. John Miller, Nov, 5, '62; deserted Nov. 5, '62. Alexander Matthews and John Maxwell, Nov. 10, '62; de- serted Nov. 12, '62. Joseph Moore, Nov. 13, '62; de- serted Nov. 14, '62. Charles M'Gowen, Nov. 10, '62; deserted Nov. 12, '62, George E. Naugle. Frank- lin Nagle, discharged on surg's certificate Nov 17, '63. Robert A. Nichols and Francis Nichols, Nov. 5, '62; deserted November 6, '62. Robert Odell. Adam Pen- ser, Nov. 15, '62. John Petticoffer, Nov. 13, '62; de- serted Nov. 14, '62. Charles Reisley. Emanuel Ritter. John M. Rainey. Uriah Robinson, Nov. 13, '62; de- serted Nov. 14, '62. John Rupp, Nov. 16, '62; deserted Nov. 29, 62. Addison Ralph, Nov. 15, '62; deserted Nov. 19, '62. Jacob Schappart. David Sigfrit. Brad- ford Samson. Andrew Sorber, Nov. 8, '62. Altson O. Snow; discharged on surg's certificate Nov. 15, '62. Sidney Slocum; deserted Nov. 20, '62. Edward Single, Nov. 5, '62; deserted Nov. 5, '62. Joseph Shiffer; de- serted Nov. 19, '62. William Thomas. John W. Van- sickle. Nelson Williams. Robert E. Wilbur. Louis Weiss. Joseph T. Woodard; discharged on surg's cer- tificate Nov. 14, '62. William Weston, discharged on surg's certificate Nov. 13,'63. David Williams, discharg- ed on surg's certificate Jan. 9, '63.
ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-FOURTH REGI- MENT.
This regiment was recruited for one hundred days, in the counties of York, Bedford, Cambria, Mifflin, Dauphin, Montour, Lycoming, Luzerne, Berks and Schuylkill.
Its organization was completed on the 22nd of July, 1864, and on the same day it moved to Baltimore, where it went into camp. One company was sent in the month of September to the eastern shore of Maryland for pro- vost duty, and the others were stationed in various parts of the city for the same purpose and to serve as guards and escorts for recruits and prisoners. At the expiration of its term of service it returned to Harrisburg, where it was mustered out on the 6th of November, 1864.
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