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Dranesville, Va.
Harrisonburg.
Cross Keys.
Cedar Mountain.
Gainesville.
Bull Run (first day).
Bull Run (second day).
Fredericksburg.
Brandy Station.
Aldie.
Gettysburg.
Shepherds-town, Va. Culpeper.
Auburn.
New Hope Church.
Todd's Tavern.
Childsburg. Richmond Heights.
Hawes' Shop.
Cold Harbor.
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Trevillian Station. White House. St. Mary's Church. Malvern Hill. Lee's Mills.
Gravel Hill. Ream's Station.
The following letter was received by Colonel Taylor from the commander of his division, on the departure of the regiment for home :
" HEADQUARTERS SECOND DIVISION CAVALRY CORPS, A. O. P.
"Sept. 1st, 1864.
"COL. J. P. TAYLOR, First Penna. Reserve Cavalry : " My dear Colonel,-
"The order discharging from the United States Service the First Pennsylvania Cavalry has been re- ceived at these Headquarters. As you will accom- pany your regiment to Pennsylvania, there to be dis- charged with it, I cannot permit your departure with- out expressing to you how much I feel the separation of yourself and command from the Second Division. For nearly two years the First Pennsylvania Cavalry has been under my command, and now, at the end of its term of service, I can proudly say its record is without a blemish. The excellence of your regiment resulted from the proper application of discipline by its officers. In the many engagements of this di- vision, in which your regiment has participated, many officers and enlisted men have fallen. They met death facing the foe; let them be properly re- membered by those who survive. To you, colonel, my thanks are due for the efficient manner in which you have always performed your duty, whether as a regimental or brigade commander. You return to your home well satisfied that you have failed not in your duty, bearing with you the sincere friendship of myself and all your companions in arms. With the very best wishes for your health, happiness and suc- cess in the future,
" I am very truly yours, "D. MOM. GREGG, "Brig .- Gen. Comd'y Second Cav. Div."
On his discharge from the service, Colonel Taylor returned to his home in Brown town- ship, and to his accustomed pursuits. He has always been active in affairs connected with the
township, and wielded much influence in politi- cal circles as a Republican, though invariably declining all official honors. He is a member of Lewistown Post, No. 176, of the Grand Army of the Republic, and of the Loyal Legion, Department of Pennsylvania. He is a supporter and regular worshipper of the East Kishaco- quillas Presbyterian Church, of which his pa- rents were members, and his grandfather a leading elder.1
MAJOR WILLIAM T. MCEWEN, of the First Cavalry, was an efficient officer in the late War of the Rebellion. He participated in many of the actions in which his regiment took part, and was wounded in one of the engagements. He entered the service as second lieutenant, being mustered in August 10, 1861, for three years. Ile was afterwards promoted to first lieutenant February 26, 1862, to captain October 1, 1862, and to major February 23, 1863.
LIEUTENANT HIRAM MCCLENAHEN won his rank in the First Cavalry, having been a corporal in January, 1862, and filled subse- quently the position of first sergeant. He was promoted to first lieutenant February 13, 1863, and was mustered out with the company Sep- tember 9, 1864. He was wounded near Shep- herdstown July 17, 1863.
CAPTAIN ROBERT J. McNITT enlisted in the State service April 11, 1861, and in that of the United States August 10th of the same year. On June 21, 1864, he was captured, with others of the First Calvary, at White House, Va. He was confined first at Libby and afterwards at Macon, Ga., Savannah, Char- leston, S. C., Columbia and finally at Raleigh, from which place he was taken to Wilmington, N. C., and exchanged April 12, 1865. He was in Washington when President Lincoln was assassinated. Ile served four years in all, and was known as a brave officer. He lives at the east end of the Big Valley, in Mifflin County.
1 Colonel Taylor declines to give any further facty regard. ing the military record than those embodied in the fore- going letter.
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Jonathan Rheiner, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company Sep- tember 9, 1864.
Levi Richer, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years ; discharged on surgeon's certificate January 8, 1862.
William M. Robinson, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; wounded at Cedar Mountain, Va., August 9, 1862 ;- discharged on surgeon's cer- tificate February, 1863.
Mattock Reimer, private, mustered in August 8, 1862, three years ; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864; mustered out in Company A battalion by General Order June 6, 1865.
Joseph M. Reed, private, mustered in April 14, 1864, three years; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864.
James Rawbottom, private, mustered in April 14, 1864, three years ; not on muster-out roll.
James S. Reed, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years; transferred to Company D bat- talion September 9, 18644; promoted to corporal Company A battalion.
Joseph Rowbottom, private, mustered in April 14, 1864, three years; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864.
Christ. R. Richard, private, three years.
Joseph Robertson, private, three years; wounded June 24, 1864; not on muster-out roll.
David L. Smith, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; mustered out with company Sep- tember 9, 1864.
Calvin E. Stewart, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate May, 1862.
Joseph G. Simpson, private, mustered in May 2, 1862, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate March, 1863.
William Sperry, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; transferred to battalion September 9, 1864; veteran.
James K. P. Sleisher, private, mustered in April 11, 1862, three years; transferred to Company D bat- talion September 9, 1864.
Elias H. Seebold, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years; transferred to battalion Sep- tember 9, 1864.
William Smith, private, three years; sent to insane asylum, date unknown.
Jackson Sheppard, private, mustered in August 5, 1864, one year ; not on muster-out roll.
John A. Toomey, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate January 8, 1862.
John Trump, private, mustered in May 5, 1864, three
years ; transferred to Company D battalion Sep- tember 9, 1864.
George W. Tannyhill, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years.
William Taggert, private, mustered in November 2, 1864, one year; not on muster-out roll.
James Van, private, mustered in March 22, 1864, three years; not on muster-out roll.
Abrm. Wildman, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; wounded June 2, 1864; trans- ferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864; veteran.
George F. Walton, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years; transferred to Company D bat- talion September 9, 1864.
A. J. Williamson, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years ; transferred to battalion Sep- tember 9, 1864.
Cornelius Weitzler, private, mustered in April 12, 1864, three years ; transferred to Company D bat- talion September 9, 1854.
Newell D). Whitney, private, mustered in March 26, 1864, three years ; not on muster-out roll.
Joseph Yocum, private, mustered in July 25, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate April 1, 1862.
COMPANY C, MIFFLIN COUNTY .- The fol- lowing is the roster of Company C, Forty- fourth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers:
John P. Taylor,1 captain, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; promoted to lieutenant-colonel Sep- tember 15, 1862.
William T. MeEwen, captain, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years : wounded in action ; promoted from second to first lieutenant February 26, 1862; to cantain October 1, 1862; to major Feb- ruary 23, 1863.
Robert J. MeNitt,2 captain, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; promoted from sergeant to first sergeant ; to second lieutenant February 26, 1862 ; to first lieutenant October 7, 1862; to cap- tain February 13, 1863.
William Mann, first lieutenant, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; resigned February 26, 1862. ITiram MeClenahen, first lieutenant, mustered in May 15, 1861, three years; transferred from Forty-second Regiment Pennsylvania Volun- teers November 1, 1861; promoted to corporal January 1, 1862; to first sergeant March 1, 1862; to first lieutenant February 13, 1863 ; wounded July
! For special sketch of Captain John P. Taylor see page 198 a.
2 For further mention of Captain Robert J. MeNitt seo 198 a.
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17, 1863; mustered out with company Septem- ber 9, 186-1.
John W. Nelson, second lieutenant, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; promoted from sergeant October 8, 1862; transferred to battalion First Pennsylvania Cavalry September 1, 1861; mastered out September 26, 1861.
Thomas A. Kearns, first sergeant, mastered in August 7, 1861, three years ; promoted to corporal Jan- uary 1, 1862; to sergeant October 1, 1862; to first sergeant March 1, 1863; mustered out with com- pany September 9, 1864.
George W. Seigrist, quartermaster-sergeant, mus- tered in August 10, 1861, three years; promoted to sergeant-major September 1, 1861.
Jacob Ruble, quartermaster-sergeant, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; promoted to cor- poral July 1, 1862; to quartermaster-sergeant July 1, 1863; mustered out with company Sep- tember 9, 1864.
Wilson S. Dellett, commissary-sergeant, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; promoted from cor- poral to sergeant September 1, 1862; to com- missary-sergeant July 1, 1861; captured at Braudy Station, Va., June 9, 1863 ; mustered out with company September 9, 1864.
Albert Laird, sergeant, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; died September 23, 1862, of wounds received at Cedar Mountain, Va .; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C.
William J. Furst, sergeant, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; discharged on surgeon's certifi- cate September 30, 1862.
Chr. Romich, sergeant, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; promote.l from corporal; killed at Brandy Station, Va., June 9, 1863.
J. Harvey Carson, sergeant, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; promoted from corporal July 1, 1862; mustered out with company September 9, 1864.
Hamilton R. Mitchell, sergeant, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; promoted to corporal April 1, 1862; to sergeant October 7, 1862; absent, sick, at muster out.
W. P. Dachenbaugh, sergeant, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; promoted to corporal June 1, 1862; to sergeant March 1, 1863; mustered out with company September 9, 1864.
Michael Menges, sergeant, mustered in August 7, 1861, three years; promoted to sergeant; wounded May 28, 1864; transferred to Company D battalion, First Pennsylvania Calvary ; vet- crans.
George Way, sergeant, mustered in September 1, 1861, three years; promoted to sergeant; wounded July 28, 1864 ; transferred to Company D battal- ion September 9, 1861; promoted to sergeant. Company A battalion ; mustered out August 7, 160; veteran.
James P. Landis, sergeant, mustored in August 10, 1861, three years; promoted to sergeant; chief bugler May 1, 1863; veteran.
Albert Strong, corporal, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; died at Camp Pierpont, Va., Decem- ber 16, 1861.
Edwin Lock, corporal, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate January 4, 1862.
A. N. McDonald, corporal, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; died August 14, 1862. of wounds received at Cedar Mountain, Va., Au- gust 9, 1862.
Michael Bottoff, corporal, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; discharged on surgeon's cer- tificate December 10, 1862.
W. V. B. Coplin, corporal, mustered in September 2, 1861, three years ; discharged on surgeon's cer- tificate January 19, 1863.
Edwin Lochey, corporal, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate July 4, 1863.
N. Walker Scott, corporal, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; died July 2, 1863, in Libby Prison, Richmond, Va., of wounds received at Brandy Station June 9, 1863.
J. A. Davidsizer, corporal, mustered in August 7, 1861, three years ; wounded May 9, 1864; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864; mus- tered out as sergeant Company A battalion by Special Order June 20, 1865; veteran.
John Hoffman, corporal, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; wounded July 28, 1864; trans- ferred to battalion September 9, 1864; veteran.
George W. White, corporal, mustered in August 10 1861, three years; wounded May 9, 1864; pris- oner June 21, 1864; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864; veteran.
John M. Mahan, corporal, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; wounded June 21, 1864; trans- ferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864; mustered out in Company A by Special Order June 20, 1865; veteran.
Charles A. Rice, corporal, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; promoted to corporal May 1, 1863; mustered out with company September 9, 1864.
William Ready, corporal, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; promoted to corporal June 1, 1863; wounded July 28, 1864; mustered out with com- pany September 9, 1864.
William Baird, corporal, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; promoted to corporal November 1, 1863; mustered out with company September 9, 1861.
Anthony Assadalia, corporal, mustered in August 7, 1861, three years; promoted to corporal January 1, 1864; wounded at Fredericksburg December 12, 1862, and May 28, 1861; absent, in hospital, at muster out.
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THIE WAR FOR THE UNION.
Joseph Akley, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; mustered out with company Septem- ber 9, 186-1.
Jesse J. Alexander, private, mustored in August 10, 1861, three years ; discharged January 8, 1863, for wounds received in action.
Robert W. Betts, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; mustered out with company September 9, 1864.
Martin Bottoff, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate September 9, 1862.
Jacob Bottoff, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate March 19, 1863.
Robert M. Brillhant, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; mustered out with company September 9, 1864.
William Bradford, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's cer- tificate, date unknown.
David A. Baker, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; died May 16, 1862, of wounds re- ceived accidentally.
William Barefoot, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; discharged on surgeon's cer- tificate October, 1862.
William B. Cutler, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; mustered out with company September 9, 1864.
James IT. Crissman, private, mustered in August 10, 1861. three years ; mustered out with company September 9, 1864.
John Cherry, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864; veteran.
William Clare, private, mustered in June 15, 1863, three years ; wounded June 21, 1864; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864.
John Chamberlain, private, mustered in February 9, 1864, three years; transferred to battalion Sep- tember 9, 1864.
John A. Crissman, private, mustered in February 4, 1864, three years; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864.
James Castner, private, mustered in February 4, 1864, three years; wounded, date unknown; trans- ferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864.
J. H. Chirpman, private, three years ; not on muster- out roll.
Jacob F. Derr, private, mustered in February 17, 1864, three years; transferred to battalion Sep- tember 9, 1861.
Jeremiah Decker, private, mustered in February 24, 1864, three years ; transferred to battalion Sep- tember 9, 186-1.
John H. Deal, private, mustered in August 10, 1861,
three years; killed at Culpeper Court-House, Va., September 13, 1863.
Jolin Dippery, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; mustered out with company Sep- tember 9, 186-4.
Joseph M. Deveny, private, three years ; discharged on surgeon's certificate, date unknown.
John II. Ebbs, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years.
George W. Graham, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; wounded June 21, 1864; mus- tered out with company September 9, 1864.
George W. Gifford, private, mustered in July 21, 1863, three years; transferred to Company D bat- talion September 9, 1864.
Joseph K. Gates, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; transferred to Company D bat- talion September 9, 1864; mustered out as cor- poral Company A battalion by Special Order June 20, 1865 ; veteran.
H. W. Huffnagle, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; mustered out with company September 9, 1864.
J. O. Hildebrand, private, mustered in February 24, 1864, three years; transferred to battalion Sep- tember 9, 1864: mustered out in Company D bat- talion June 15, 1865.
S. M. Jennings, private, mustered in August 7, 1861, three years ; mustered out with company Septem- ber 9, 1864.
William Kerlin, private, mustered in August 16, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate January 4, 1862.
Jonathan Kring, private, mustered in August 7, 1861, three years; died September 6, 1862, of wounds received in action; buried in Alexandria, Va., grave 222.
J. A. Kearns, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; not on muster-out roll.
G. W. Kline, private, wounded June 21, 1864; not on muster-out roll.
L. A. Lynch, private, mustered in September 1, 1861, three years ; mustered out with company Septem- ber 9, 1864.
Jos. H. Livingston, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; mustered out with company September 9, 1864.
Isaac Lintherst, private, mustered in February 24, 1864, three years; transferred to battalion Sep- tember 9, 1864.
William Link, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; died August 22, 1862; buried at Alexandria, grave 165.
George W. Latchford, private, mustered in August 10, 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.
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G. W. Miller, private, wounded June 21, 1864; not on muster-out roll.
John McCann, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; not on muster-out roll.
John S. Murray, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; mustered out with company September 9, 186 1.
James MeBride, private, mustered in August 7, 1861, three years ; mitstered out with company Septem- ber 9, 1864,
J. H. McClenahan, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certifi- cate August 16, 1861.
O. H. McCalister, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; discharged on surgeon's certif- icate January 31, 1863.
Andrew J. Murray, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864; veteran.
John T. Murray, private, transferred to Veteran Re- serve Corps August 18, 1863.
James L. MeDonald, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; discharged on surgeon's certi- ficate June, 1862.
Percival Neitz, private, mustored in August 10, 1861, three years; prisoner at Brandy Station, Va., June 9, 1863 ; missing in action May 9, 1864.
Henry H. Nale, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864; promoted to corporal Com- pany A; veteran.
Felix Nolan, private, mustered in August 16, 1861, three years.
Asa Odelia, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; not on muster-out roll.
Benjamin Pollard, private, mustered in September 1, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certi- ficate September 15, 1861.
James Postlewaight, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; discharged on surgeon's certif- icate, date unknown.
Charles F. Rowe, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; mustered out with company September 9, 186-4.
Samuel Ross, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; discharged on surgeon's certificate January 15, 1863.
James Robison, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate January 4, 1862.
James Rager, private, mustered in December 28, 1861, three years; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1861.
Alfred Robison, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years ; transferred to battalion Septem- ber 9, 186 1.
Paris G. Rollin, private, mustered in August. 7, 1861, three years.
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John Ruble, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; wounded July 28, 1864; transferred to battalion ; mustered out as corporal Company D June 20, 1865 ; veteran.
Albert Ramsey, private, mustered in February 4, 1864, three years ; died at Philadelphia February 17, 1861.
Palmer Stewart, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; mustered out with company September 9, 1864.
David C. Scott, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; mustered out with company Sep- tember 9, 1864.
Christian Seachrist, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; mustered out with company September 9, 1864.
Benjamin F. Stokes, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; discharged on surgeon's certif- icate November 8, 1861.
Henry Swarm, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; discharged on surgeon's certificate May 9, 1862.
Samuel Slocum, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; wounded June 21, 1864; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864 ; veteran.
William Stillinger, private, mustered in November 25, 1863, three years; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864.
John F. Sutton, private, mustered in April 25, 1862, three years ; transferred to Company D battalion September 9, 1864.
James H. Stull, private, mustered in August 7, 1861, three years; died at Camp Pierpont, Va., Feb- ruary 7, 1862.
William Snyder, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; killed at Cedar Mountain, Va., August 9, 1862.
Amos Shank, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; died October 24, 1863, of wounds re- ceived at Auburn, Va., October 14, 1863; buried at Alexandria, grave 1024.
A. B. Selheimer, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; discharged on surgeon's certif- icate June, 1862.
Marshall J. Stall, private; died at Camp Pierpont, Va., February 17, 1862.
Edmund F. Teats, private, mustered in August 16, 1861, three years ; discharged on surgeon's certif- icate September 23, 1861.
Patrick M. Tarl, private, mustered in March 31, 1864, three years ; not on muster-out roll.
John M. Wible, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; mustered out with company Septem- ber 9, 1864.
David Whiles, private, mustered in August 19, 1861, three years ; mustered out with company Septem- ber 9, 1861.
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Thomas Whitmore, private, mustered in November ! of South Mountain, where it suffered a loss of 4, 1863, three years ; transferred to battalion Sep- tember 9, 1864.
Albert P. Wagoner, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years; mustered out with company September 9, 186 1.
George W. Wilson, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; not on muster-out roll.
John HI. Yeager, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; died at Alexandria, Va., June 26, 1863.
William Yontz, private, mustered in August 10, 1861, three years ; captured July 14, 1864; mastered out February 15, 1865.
FORTY-FIFTH REGIMENT.
The Forty-fifth Regiment, of which Colonel Thomas Welch, of Lancaster County, was the first commanding officer, contained a consider- able number of men from Juniata and Union Counties and one company of men recruited at Belleville, Mitilin County, called the Belleville Fencibles, and commanded by Captain William G. Bigelow. The regiment was organized on the 21st of October, 1861, and on the 23d it went to Washington. It was assigned to How- ard's brigade of Casey's division.
It was engaged in unimportant duty till No- vember 19th, when it embarked at Baltimore for Fortress Monroe, whence, on the 6th of De- cember, it sailed for Port Royal, S. C., where it occupied the sea islands, among which it was distributed in detachments. Here it remained, occasionally engaging in skirmishes and minor actions, till the 9th of June, 1862, when it em- barked on a steamer and landed on James Island, eight miles from the city of Charleston, where it encountered and engaged a force of the enemy. On the 16th it was again in action, but without loss. It was engaged in picket and fatigue duty till the 18th of July, when it em- barked for Fortress Monroe. It remained in that vicinity, engaged in drill, till the Ith of August, when it was assigned to the First Brigade, First Division, Ninth Army Corps, and went to Acquia Creek, in the vicinity of which it remained till the 6th of September, when it moved by water to Washington. Thence it marched to Brookville, Frederick City and Middletown, Md., where it arrived on the 13th, and on the 14th was hotly engaged in the battle
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