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Reaching the Pamunkey River, and having driven the enemy's cavalry to that stream, it was there recalled, to move to the Shenandoah Valley against Stonewall Jackson. By way of Catlett's Station and Thoroughfare Gap, it marched to Front Royal, thence to Strasburg, where, on the 1st of June, it was heavily engaged with the enemy, driving him in some confusion, and fighting again at Harrisonburg, Va., against a greatly superior force. On the 8th and 9th it fought well at Cross Keys and Port Republic. On the 10th it turned eastward again, passed through Mount Jackson and Front Royal, and came to Manassas on the 23d, after a month of continuous riding, skirmishing and fighting, over a route of nearly four hundred miles. Two weeks it remained at Manassas, then moved with the Army of Virginia, under General Pope. Here the service was the same, -- skirmishing, scouting, picketing and duty in saddle con- stantly, by night and day. At the battle of Cedar Mountain it performed invaluable service, charging, fighting its way back through the enemy's infantry, charging again, saving a bat-
tery from capture by the enemy and incurring heavy loss.
When Pope retreated towards Washington, the First Pennsylvania, with the First New Jersey Cavalry, under Colonel Sir Perey Wyndham, did more than any other two regi- ments to protect the rear of the beaten Army of Virginia, routing the enemy, who came on exultantly at the crossing of the Rappahannock, confident of cutting off the retreat of the Union forces. A day later, in conjunction with a division of infantry, it held Thoroughfare Gap turnpike for six hours against the assaults of a heavy force of the enemy under General Long- street. Finally, the regiment fought a good fight at the second battle of Bull Run, August 29th and 30th ; and then, when the campaign was closed, it moved, with only two hundred men (of whom fully half were dismounted), to a camp at Munson's Hill, in front of Washington, and then spread out its feeble force of videttes across the highways and by-ways of the vicinity, guarding against the approach of Confederate foes towards the national capital. In Septem- ber, Lieutenant-Colonel Barrows resigned, and was succeeded by Captain John P. Taylor, of Mifflin County, commanding officer of Company C. In front of Washington the regiment remained on such duty for nearly six weeks, and was then again moved southward, to guard the front and flanks of the Army of the Poto- mac, which was moving from Antietam, by way of Berlin and Warrenton, to the Rappahannock at Falmouth, from which point, in the evening of the 12th of December, a part of the regiment was thrown across to the south side of the river, to picket the space between the enemy's position and the pontoon bridges which were then thrown across for the passage of the troops of Franklin's corps in the then contemplated ad- vance. In the great battle of Fredericksburg, which was fought on the 13th, the regiment did some skirmishing, and was for a time under a heavy fire of artillery, but was not called on to take part in the general engagement. After the battle the First went into winter-quarters at Belle Plain. It took part in the great " mud march" of January, 1863, and otherwise was employed during the winter in picketing,
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scouting and minor raiding in the neighborhood of the Rappahannock. In the spring campaign it was employed in picketing and guarding the fords of the river, but took no part in the battle of Chancellorsville. On the 28th of May it moved to Warrenton Junction. June 10th it took part in the cavalry fight at Brandy Station under General Pleasanton, losing fourteen killed and wounded. On the 22d it was again engaged at Aldie. On the movement from that point towards Gettysburg it was the rear-guard of the cavalry column. In the great battle of Gettysburg it was not engaged, but acted as a guard to the headquarters of the commanding general. In the pursuit of the enemy after the battle the regiment was first engaged at Shep- herdstown on the 16th of July. In this action the companies fought dismounted, and con- tributed in a great degree to the enemy's re- pulse. After the fight the regimental camp was made at Bolivar Heights, from which, on the 19th, the First marched castward, and reached Warrenton on the 27th. Picketing, skirmishing and continual marching succeeded until the 14th of October, when the regiment was fiercely engaged at Auburn, Va. In the Mine Run campaign it fought dismounted at New Hope Church, and captured twenty-eight prisoners. The winter-quarters were made at Stevensburg, and during the entire winter the regiment furnished one-fourth of its effective strength for constant duty on picket and in the saddle.
In the opening of the campaign of 1864 the cavalry moved on the 21st of April. This regiment was engaged in scouting along the Rappahannock for ten or twelve days, and on the 3d of May crossed the Rappahannock, and on the 4th the Rapidan at Ely's Ford. On the 5th it was sharply engaged at Todd's Tavern, and drove the enemy. Again, on the 7th, it was engaged near the same place, charging and taking a considerable number of prisoners. On the 9th it moved with the cavalry column of General Sheridan on his great raid to the de- fenses of Richmond, and before night was hotly engaged. It fought at Ashland, Hungary Sta- tion, Yellow Tavern and Meadow Bridge, near Richmond ; then twice crossing the Chicka-
bominy, reached James River at Haxall's, and after a stay of three days there, returned to the Army of the Potomac, arriving at Chesterfield on the 25th of May. In the advance of the army, the First fought with great determination and with severe loss in the engagement at Hawes' Shop, May 28th, and again at Barker's Mills. From this time the marches and move- ments of the regiment and its brigade were too continuous and complicated to be followed in detail. It fought in the engagement at Trevil- lian Station, in Sheridan's second raid, and again at St. Mary's Church, June 24th. Three days later it crossed the James River. On the 12th of July it was engaged at Ream's Station, and on the 27th at Malvern Hill, where it was opposed by the enemy's infantry, and fought dismounted, losing eighteen killed and wounded. On the 30th it fought at Lee's Mills, and soon after at Gravel Hill. It then returned to the south side of the James, and, moving to the Weldon Railroad, fought at Ream's Station, which was the last action in which the First Cavalry was engaged. On the 30th of August, the regiment being then in camp at Jerusalem Plank-Road, the order for its relief from duty was received, its time of service having expire.l. On the 1st of September the regiment (except- ing veterans and recruits) was withdrawn from the front, and proceeded to Philadelphia, where it was mustered out of service September 9, 1864.
A list is given below of officers and enlisted men of Companies A and C of the First Cavalry, the first of which was recruited wholly in Juniata County, and the latter in Mifflin County, it having been organized as early as 1858, at Reedville, as the "Mifflin County Dragoons," and it was the first organized cavalry company to offer its services to the Governor of Pennsylvania for the three months' term of enlistment. The offer being declined, it entered the First Cavalry, as stated, and, having served out the original term of three years, it veteranized and served to the close of the war.
COMPANY A, JUNIATA COUNTY. - The fol- lowing is the roster of Company A, Forty- fourth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers :
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John K. Robinson, captain, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; resigned March 28, 1862. Thomas J. Frow, captain, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; promoted from first lieutenant March 29, 1862 ; resigned March 16, 1863.
William H. Patterson, captain, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; promoted from second to first lieutenant March 28, 1862; to captain March 16, 1863; mustered out with company September 9, 1864.
James R. Kelley, first lieutenant, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; promoted from first ser- geant to second lieutenant March 28, 1862; to first lieutenant March 16, 1863; wounded July 17, 1863 ; prisoner from June 24, 1864, to March, 1865 ; mustered out April 25, 1865.
David II. Wilson, second lieutenant, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; promoted from first sergeant to second lieutenant March 16, 1863; died June 6, 1864, of wounds received in action. John II. Fertig, first sergeant, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; promoted to first sergeant; prisoner from June 21, 1864, to February 28, 1865 ; mustered out April 5, 1865.
Lemuel R. Beale, sergeant, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company September 9, 1864.
William J. Jackman, sergeant, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; promoted to hospital steward February 25, 1863.
John Hamilton, sergeant, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; promoted to sergeant-major May 1, 1863.
John W. Forney, sergeant, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; promoted to regiment saddler September 1, 1863 ; veteran.
Samuel F. Lane, sergeant, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; promoted from corporal ; transferred to United States Signal Corps March 1, 1864. Newton A. Lane, sergeant, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; promoted to sergeant; discharged on surgeon's certificate March, 1864.
William A. Patterson, sergeant, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; promoted from corporal ; captured June 21, 1864; mustered out February 1, 1865.
William S. Miller, sergeant, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; promoted from corporal; wounded at White House, Va., June 21, 1864; mustered out November 16, 1864.
S. L. Patterson, sergeant, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; promoted to sergeant ; mustered out with company September 9, 1861.
Samuel S. Wilson, sergeant, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; promoted to corporal; mus- tered out with company September 9, 1861.
Jerome T. Funk, sergeant, mustered in July 25. 1861, three years ; promoted to corporal ; wounded
June 24, 1864; mustered out with company September 9, 1861.
John T. Sterrett, sergeant, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; promoted to sergeant ; mustered out with company September 9, 186.4.
Henry HI. Wilson, sergeant, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; not on muster-out roll.
William H. Wagoner, corporal, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's cer- tificate September, 1862.
David Holtzapple, corporal, mustered in January 2, 1862, three years ; discharged February, 1863, for wounds received at Bull Run August 30, 1862. Amos G. Wolfgang, corporal, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's cer- tificate February, 1863.
William H. Smith, corporal, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; killed at Hawes' Shop, Va., May 28, 1864.
Jacob Q. Eby, corporal, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; captured June 21, 1864; mustered out February 15, 1865.
John E. Doty, corporal, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; wounded and missing in action June 24, 1864.
William Bortel, corporal, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; mustered out August 16, 1864, ex- piration of term.
Silas S. Mairs, corporal, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; captured June 21, 1864; transferred to Company D battalion, September 9, 1864; veteran.
J. M. Burchfield, corporal, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; transferred to Company D battalion, September 9, 1864,; mustered out by Special Or- der June 20, 1865, as sergeant Company A bat- talion; veteran.
Mathew Aber, corporal, mustered in February 4, 1864, three years; transferred to battalion Sep- tember 9, 1864.
David Snyder, corporal, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company. Septeny ber 9, 1864.
Noah Campbell, bugler, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864; veteran.
A. J. Anderson, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864.
John M. Brasce, private, mustered in July 25, 1861 three years; mustered out with company Septem- ber 9, 186 1.
Henry Bortel, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company Sep- tember 9, 1861.
Elijah Barkey, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company Septem- ber 9, 1804.
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James A. Baird, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, | Thomas M. Cleaver, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years ; died March 30, 1864.
three years; mustered out with company Septem- ber 9, 1864.
William H. Beidler, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; mustered out with company September 9, 1864.
William H. Brown, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company September 9, 1864. .
I. Burkeyheyser, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company Septem- ber 9, 1864.
William R. Bear, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; wounded at White House June 21, 1864; mustered out August 13, 1864, expiration of term.
Colin R. Bayne, private, mustered in April 11, 1861, three years ; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864.
John Best, private, mustered in January 19, 1864, three years; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864.
James A. Barnett, private, mustered in January 19, 1864, three years; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864.
Obediah M. Bassart, private, mustered in February 5, 1864, three years ; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864; discharged in Company A battalion by General Order Septem- ber 25, 1865.
William H. Bitter, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864.
William A. Bair, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years; wounded at White House June 21, 1864; transferred to Company D bat- talion September 9, 1864.
Jacob Benson, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; died September 21, 1861 ; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, District of Colum- bia.
Alexander R. Brant, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years.
Joseph Bond, private, mustered in February 15, 1864, three years; captured ; died February 26, 1865; buried at Richmond, Va.
David W. Collier, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; mustered out with company Sep- tember 9, 1864.
John Clair, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate March, 1863.
Isaac Clair, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate Feb- ruary, 1863.
B. J. Carpenter, private, mustered in April 12, 1861, three years; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864; discharged in Com- pany A battalion June 7, 1865.
James F. Casey, private, mustered in October 19, 1864, one year ; not on muster-out roll.
George S. De Bray, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; discharged on surgeon's certifi- cate March 1, 1862.
Thomas W. Dewees, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; discharged on surgeon's cer- tificate March 24, 1862.
William Dann, private, mustered in November 21, 1861, three years; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864; mustered out as corporal Company A battalion by Special Order June 20, 1865; veteran.
William O. Donnell, private, mustered in October 19, 1864, one year ; not on muster-out roll.
Westley H. Ernest, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company September 9, 1864.
John L. Ernest, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years.
James P. Foltz, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; mustered out with company Sep- tember 9, 1864.
James W. Fulton, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company Sep- tember 9, 1864.
Michael Foley, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; mustered out with company Sep- tember 9, 1864.
John Fasick, private, mustered in November 10, 1861, three years; transferred to battalion September 9, 1864.
George W. Fink, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; wounded September 15, 1863, and July 28, 1864; mustered out September 17, 1864. William S. Fulton, private, three years; wounded July 10, 1863 ; not on muster-out roll.
Samuel Gazette, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps January 1, 1863.
John R. Hershey, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company Sep- tember 9, 1864.
Israel Haller, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; wounded October 1, 1863; mus- tered out with company September 9, 1864.
John A. Hardy, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company Sep- tember 9, 1864.
Daniel J. Horton, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; captured April 18, 1863; mustered out August 1, 1864, expiration of term.
Henry F. Howard, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years; died July 27, 1864, of wounds received in action June 21, 1864; buried in Na- tional Cemetery, Arlington.
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Arthur Henderson, private, mustered in October 19, 1864, one year ; not on muster-out roll.
Michael Innerst, private, mustered in August 1, 1863, three years ; not on muster-out roll.
Matthias Johns, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; transferred to Company D bat- talion September 9, 1864 ; veteran.
John A. Jacobs, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years ; - transferred to battalion Sep- tember 9, 1864; discharged in Company A bat- talion by General Order August 1, 1865.
A. L. Kinslow, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company Sep- tember 9, 1864.
John Kinslow, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company Sep- tember 9, 1864.
Joseph R. Kinzer, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate November 22, 1862.
Joseph B. Kennedy, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864; veteran.
Martin H. Kendrich, private, mustered in February 1, 1864, three years ; transferred to battalion Sep- tember 9, 1864.
Isaac Longaere, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; captured at Bull Run August 30, 1862; mustered out with company September 9, 1864.
Thomas C. Logan, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; not on muster-out roll.
Alfred M. Louden, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; mustered out with company September 9, 1861.
William J. Lang, private, mustered in February 10, 1864, three years; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864.
Samuel Linton, private, mustered in February 4, 1864, three years; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864.
Francis M. Ludwig, private, mustered in January 21, 1864, three years; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864.
Joseph Landers, private, mustered in November 18, 1864, three years ; not on muster-out roll.
Calvin T. Logan, private, mustered in August, 1, 1861, three years ; mustered out with company Septem- ber 9, 1864.
George W. Maloy, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; detailed as orderly to Major-General Meade; mustered out with company September 9, 1864.
Joseph B. McDonald, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company September 9, 1864.
Andrew W. MeDonald, private, mustored in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company September 9, 1861.
A. J. McWilliams, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company Sep- tember 9, 1861.
John M. McCoy, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company Sep- tember 9, 1864.
James B. Marley, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company Sep- tember 9, 186 1.
Alonzo W. Morley, private, mustered in July 25, 1861. three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate April 1, 1862.
Samuel M. Mitchell, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's cer- tificate May 12, 1862.
George HI. MeCachron, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's cer- tificate May 1, 1862.
James McKee, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate September 18, 1862.
Henry O. McConnell, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; transferred to United States Signal Corps March 1, 1864.
Samuel Marshman, private, mustered in November 21, 1861, three years; transferred to battalion September 9, 1864.
William Minnich, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years ; transferred to Company D bat- talion September 9, 1864; promoted to corporal Company A battalion, date unknown.
J. W. B. Mcclintock, private, mustered in February 27, 1864, three years; transferred to battalion September 9, 1864.
John T. Mitchell, private, mustered in October 19, 1864, one year ; not on muster-out roll.
Jacob B. Nicely, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; mustered out with company Septem- ber 9, 1864.
IIenry W. Nicely, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; transferred to battalion September 9, 1864; veteran.
John F. Neiman, private, mustered in November 21, 1861, three years; killed at Culpeper, Va., Sep- tember 13, 1863.
John O. Nipple, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; wounded June 24, 1864; mustered out August 1, 1864, expiration of term.
Samuel B: O'Keson, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company September 9, 186 1.
John Pasich, private, mustered in November 21, 1861, three years; not on muster-out roll.
Robert Parsons, private, mustered in August 12, 1864, one year; transferred to battalion September 9, 186-4.
Matthew I. Rodgers, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mastered out with company September 9, 161.
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COLONEL JOHN P. TAYLOR, who is of Scotch- Irish lineage, is the great-grandson of Robert Taylor, who removed from Pine Ford, Swatara Creek, Dauphin County, Pa., to the present Mifflin County, where he secured by warrant a tract embracing several thousand acres, much of which is still held by the family. His five sons were Henry, William, Robert, John and Matthew. Henry settled near Taylor's Mills, in the Kishacoquillas Valley, William on a large tract adjoining him on the east, Robert in the Tuscarora Valley, John on property now owned by Colonel Taylor, and Matthew on land adjoining him on the north, a part of which is in possession of the subject of this biographical sketch. Robert finally sold his estate, and re- moved to Erie County, Pa., John emigrated to Augusta, Va., while Henry and Matthew died in their old homes. The last-named, and grandfather of Colonel Taylor, married Mrs. Sarah Sample, whose children were Robert, John, Henry, a soldier of the Revolution, and Sample. The birth of John Taylor occurred on the 6th of March, 1775, on the homestead, his life having been spent on a portion of the original tract as a farmer. He married Eliza- beth MeManigle, a descendant of Neal Mc- Manigle, who emigrated from Donegal, Ireland, and settled in the Kishacoquillas Valley. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor are Sarah S. (Mrs. James Watt), Rebecca M. (Mrs. David Brisban), Matthew (married to Jane A. Taylor), Margaret T. (who died in infancy), Margaret I. (Mrs. Oliver P. Smith), John P. and Eliza- beth T. (Mrs. Samuel Mc Williams). Mr. Taylor, in addition to his farm, carried on an extensive tannery in his native county. His death occur- red October 22, 1843, and that of his wife October 30, 1869. Their son, John P., was born on the 6th of June, 1827, on the property still owned by him, which has during his life- time been his home. After receiving an aca- demic education at the Tuscarora Academy, Tuscarora, Pa., he returned to the cultivation of the paternal aeres, and also engaged in stock-
dealing. To the congenial pursuits of an agri- culturist his attention and time have since been given, with the exception of his period of ser- vice in the army. He was, on May 19, 1863, married to Sallie, daughter of Rev. James Nourse, of Milroy, Pa., whose death occurred in 1870, when he was a second time married, on the 1st of June, 1876, to Elizabeth Henry, daughter of Judge John Henry, of Mifflin County, whose death, resulting from an acci- dent, occurred January 17, 1883. Colonel Taylor entered the service during the late war as first lieutenant of Company C, First Pennsylvania Cavalry, of which company, on its arrival in Harrisburg, previous to starting for active duty, he was elected captain. He remained in the service three years, having, in September, 1862, received promotion unsought to the rank of lieutenant-colonel, and to that of colonel January 30, 1863. On the 5th of August, 1864, he held the brevet rank of brigadier-general, having previously been in command of his brigade. He participated, besides innumerable skirmishes, in the following engagements :
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