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William Millhoff, private, mustered in June 16, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Oliver Mull, private, mustered in June 30, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Peter Mitchell, private, mustered in March 22, 1864, three years ; killed at Spottsylvania Court-House May 12, 1864.
David Meghan, private, mustered in August 31, 1861, three years; transferred from Company D February 28, 1864; mustered out April 15, 1865, expira- tion of term.
Levi Miller, private, mustered in June 15, 1864, three · years ; discharged on surgeon's certificate Janu- ary 22, 1865.
Samuel Mills, private, three years; killed in action June 27, 1862.
J. A. McAnninich, private, mustered in June 23, 1864, three years; substitute; died October 12, 1864; buried in National Cemetery, Winchester, lot 17.
John McDonald, private, mustered in June 24, 1864, three years ; substitute.
William Nall, private, mustered in June 15, 1864, three years; drafted ; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Andrew Nickerson, private, muster ed in December 7, 1863, three years ; drafted.
Joseph Noel, private, mustered in August 25, 1863, three years; drafted.
Thomas O'Donald, private, mustered in March 21, 1864, three years ; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
David Parson, private, mustered in March 20, 1864, three years ; drafted; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Geo. W. Rolland, private, mustered in June 28, 1864, three years; substitute ; mustered out with com- pany July 15, 1865.
Samuel C. Rhine, private, mustered in February 24, 1864, three years; wounded at Wilderness May 5, 1864; absent at muster out.
Geo. W. Rutherford, private, mustered in March 18, 1864, three years ; killed at Cold Harbor June 4, 1864.
John Reigherd, private, mustered in December 7, 1863, three years; drafted.
Sam'l P. Scerber, private, mustered in February 25, 1864, three years ; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
James A. Shields, private, mustered in February 11, 16
1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1855.
John H. Saxton, private, mustered in February 18, 1861, three years: mustered out with company July 15, ESG5.
John Sipe, private, mustered in May 31, 1864, three years ; drafted; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
V. W. Spiegleman, private, mustered in March 31, 1864, three years; absent, sick, at muster out.
John Shank, private, mustered in March 25, 1864, three years; drafted; killed at Spottsylvania Court-House May 10, 1864.
Henry Strough, private, mustered in February 12, 1864, three years; killed at Spottsylvania Court- House May 10, 1864.
Peter Shoeman, private, mustered in September 26, 1863, three years; died May 18, 1864, of wounds received at Spottsylvania Court-House May 10, 1864; buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Jonathan Sowers, private, mustered in September 25, 1863, three years; died, date unknown, of wounds received in action September 19, 1864.
Daniel Snyder, private, mustered in February 25, 1864, three years ; captured ; died at Richmond, Va., June 10, 186-4.
John Shafer, private, mustered in June 25, 1864, three years; substitute.
Porter Stake, private, mustered in March 30, 1864, three years ; drafted.
Ira M. Shaver, private, mustered in August 15, 1863, three years; drafted.
Ethan A. Scott, private, mustered in October 11, 1863, three years ; drafted.
Nathaniel Stuter, private, three years ; missing in ac- tion July 1, 1862.
William Taylor, private, mustered in May 30, 1864, three years; drafted; mustered out with con- pany July 15, 1865.
Orange L. Thomas, private, mustered in June 22, 1864, three years ; substitute ; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Samuel Thompson, private, mustered in September 25, 1863, three years ; drafted; died at Balti- more, Md., September 15, 1864.
James W. Ulrich, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years ; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
George W. Vaughn, private, mustered in May 30, 1864, three years; drafted; absent, sick, at mus- ter out.
Andrew Wheeling, private, mustered in May 30, 1864, three years; drafted; absent, on furlough, at muster out.
Joseph H. Wagner, private, mustered in March 31, 1864, three years; died at Sandy Hook, Md., August 19, 1864.
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Michael Welsh, private, mustered in March 22, 1864, three years; drafted ; discharged by General Order June 6, 1864.
Walle R. Wiggins, private, mustered in June 22, 1864, three years ; substitute; discharged on surgeon's certificate January 22, 1865.
George W. Wallace, private, mustered in June 23, 1864, three years; substitute; discharged by General Order May 24, 1865.
Jacob Wians, private, mustered in August 30, 1861, three years ; discharged on surgeon's certificate, date unknown.
William B. Young, private, mustered in August 15, 1863, three years; drafted.
COMPANY I, JUNIATA COUNTY. - This company was recruited in Juniata County. The following is a list of its officers and men :
Calvin De Witt, captain, mustered in September 14, 1861, three years; resigned January 18, 1863.
William P. Kephart, captain, mustered in September 14, 1861, three years ; promoted from first ser- geant Company G to captain March 3, 1864; killed at Spottsylvania Court-House May 10, 1864.
William HI. Byers, captain, mustered in March 4, 1864, three years; promoted from first lieutenant to captain June 16, 1864; to brevet-major April 6, 1865; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
R. M. McClelland, first lieutenant, mustered in Sep- tember 3, 1861, three years; discharged March 18, 1862.
John M. Thompson, first lieutenant, mustered in Sep- tember 3, 1861, three years; promoted from ser- geant to second lieutenant October 24, 1862; to first lieutenant November 19, 1862; to captain Company A September 1, 1864.
G. E. Hackenberg, first lieutenant, mustered in March 10, 1864, three years ; promoted from sec- ond to first lieutenant June 16, 1864; killed at Petersburg, Va., April 6, 1865.
David A. Stahl, first lieutenant, mustered in Feb- ruary 26, 1864, three years ; promoted from cor- poral to first sergeant September 19, 1864; to second lieutenant March 10, 1865 ; to first lieu- tenant May 20, 1865; mustered out with com- pany July 15, 1865.
David B. Spanogle, second lieutenant, mustered in September 3, 1861, three years; resigned March 4, 1862.
John Stewart, second lieutenant, mustered in Sep- tember 3, 1861, three years; promoted from first sergeant to second lieutenant March 21, 1862; resigned October 22, 1862.
Campbell Tucker, second lieutenant, mustered in October 26, 1862, three years; promoted from first lieutenant Company D and transferred to
staff of General William F. Smith December 16, 1863.
Daniel T. Rhoads, second lieutenant, mustered in September 7, 1861, three years; promoted from first sergeant Company HI to second lieutenant June 18, 1864; mustered out February 1, 1865, expiration of term.
William P. Courtney, first sergeant, mustered in Feb- ruary 15, 1864, three years; promoted from ser- geant to first sergeant March 10, 1865; commis- sioned second lieutenant July 14, 1865; not mus- tered; mustered out with company July 15, 1865; veteran.
John P. Grimer, first sergeant, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; killed at Spottsylvania Court-House May 10, 1864; veteran.
Henry Weipert, first sergeant, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; killed at Winchester, Va., September 19, 1864; buried in National Ceme- tery, lot 9; veteran.
William Harman, sergeant, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; promoted from corporal to sergeant June 30, 1864; mustered out with com- pany July 15, 1865.
Jairus Roush, sergeant, mustered in February 15, 1864, three years; promoted from corporal to sergeant November 30, 1864; mustered out with company July 15, 1865 ; veteran.
Samuel Pontius, sergeant, mustered in February 15, 1864, three years; promoted from corporal to sergeant March 10, 1865; mustered out with company July 15, 1865; veteran.
George Townsend, sergeant, mustered in March 2, 1864, three years; absent at muster out ; veteran. Isaac B. Moyer, sergeant, mustered in February 15, 1864, three years; discharged on surgeon's cer- tificate November 30, 1864; veteran.
Jos. W. Mckinney, corporal, mustered in February 23, 1864, three years; promoted to corporal March 1, 1864; mustered out with company July 15, 1865; veteran,
Abram W. Cochran, corporal, mustered in February 15, 1864, three years; promoted to corporal Sep- tember 19, 1864; mustered out with company, July 15, 1865; veteran.
Phean. Helfrich, corporal, mustered in February 26 1864, three years ; promoted to corporal Decem- ber 27, 1864; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Albert Smith, corporal, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; promoted to corporal March 1, 1865; mustered out with company July 15, 1865. Amos Bickel, corporal, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; promoted to corporal April 17, 1865; mustered out with company July 15, 1865. William Bollinger, corporal, mustered in February 15, 1861, three years ; promoted to corporal May 26, 1865; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
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Isaac Fall, corporal, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years ; promoted to corporal June 12, 1865; mustered out with company July 15, 1865. Charles W. Roads, corporal, mustered in February 21, 1861, three years; promoted to corporal June.
1, 1864; killed at Winchester, Va., September 19, 1864; buried in National Cemetery, lot 9.
John C. Arnold, corporal, mustered in February 25, 1864, three years; promoted to corporal March 10, 1864 ; killed at Petersburg, Va., April 6, 1865. Thomas Burns, corporal, mustered in January 19, 1865, three years; promoted to corporal May 1, 1865; mustered out July 15, 1865.
Samuel Bolig, corporal, mustered in February 15, 1864, three years; discharged on surgeon's cer- tificate June 11, 1864; veteran.
Levi Miller, corporal, mustered in February 25, 1864, three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate May 25, 1865.
George G. Fess, corporal, mustered in February 15, 1864, three years; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps April 25, 1865.
William Fry, corporal, mustered in September 3, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's cer- tificate June 9, 1862.
James Enslow, corporal, mustered in September 3, 1861, three years; died January 3, 1862.
James Anrand, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; discharged on surgeon's cer- tificate June 2, 1865.
Albert A. Bobb, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years ; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Reuben Bolig, private, mustered in February 15, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Frederick B. Bolig, private, mustered in February 15, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865; veteran.
John Bailey, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Daniel Boyer, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Eliek Bishop, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Paul Booney, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Samuel Breninger, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Benjamin Brocious, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
William J. Baughman, private, mustered in February
12, 1864, three years; discharged by General Or- der July 8, 1865.
William Bingman, private, mustered in September 16, 1864, three years; discharged by General Order June 17, 1865.
William Bottorf, private, mustered in February 24, 1864, three years; died September 22, 1864, of wounds received in action; buried in National Cemetery, Winchester, Va., lot 9; veteran.
William Bruner, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years; died at York, Pa., September 19, 1864.
Abraham A. Boyer, private, mustered in September 3, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's cer- tificate June 6, 1862.
Frank Cooper, private, mustered in February 10, 1865, one year; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Jacob Carl, private, mustered in February 24, 1864, three years ; killed at Spottsylvania Court-House May 10, 1864.
Robert Coxey, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; transferred to Veteran Re- serve Corps January 13, 1865.
Henry Duke, private, mustered in February 27, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865, veteran.
Wilson Duck, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; killed at Spottsylvania Court-House May 10, 1864, veteran.
Jeremiah Derr, private, mustered in February 15, 1864, three years; killed at Spottsylvania Court- House May 10, 1864.
Jas. R. Deemer, private, mustered in February 27, 1864, three years ; killed at Winchester, Va., Sep- tember 19, 1864.
P. Drackenmiller, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; died July 1, 1864.
David P. Devinney, private, mustered in September 3, 1861, three years.
Fran. H. Eckelman, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years ; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Benj. Eshelman, private, mustered in February 25, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Daniel Engel, private, mustered in February 24, 1864, three years; died July 8, 1864.
Calvin L. Fall, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Isaac Fetterolf, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; killed at Spottsylvania Court- House May 10, 1864.
Robt. Fetterolf, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years ; died May 10, 1864, of wounds received in action.
John Feaster, private, mustered in February 26, 1864,
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three years; discharged on surgeon's certificate July 24, 1864.
Isaac HI. Feirick, private, mustered in February 25, 1864, three years ; discharged on surgeon's cer- tificate January 11, 1865.
James Fall, private, mustered in February 25, 1864, three years; discharged by General Order June 17, 1865.
Saml. Flukinger, private, mustered in September 3 1861, three years; died May 4, 1862.
Nathan Goodman, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Daniel Goodman, private, mustered in February 23, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Theodore Greiner, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Jonathan Gamby, private, mustered in February 23, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Joseph Galbraith, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years ; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Wm. M. Gardner, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; killed at Spottsylvania Court- House May 10, 1864.
Jacob B. Gingrich, private, mustered in February 25, 1864, three years ; died May 12, 1865, of wounds received in action.
George W. Grimes, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years; discharged by General Order June 29, 1865.
Alexander Houser, private, mustered in February 25, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
James N. Houser, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Elias S. Herrold, private, mustered in February 25, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Daniel Hackenberg, private, mustered in February 18, 1864, three years; mustered out with com- pany July 15, 1865.
Michael Hackenberg, private, mustered in February 18, 1864, three years ; mustered out with company July 15, 1855.
Danl. Hunnuer, private, mustered in February 12, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
John F. Hofnagel, private, mustered in September 16, 1864, one year ; absent at muster out.
Isaac Hock, private, mustered in February 15, 1864, three years; killed at Spottsylvania Court-House May 10, 186 1.
William H. Herrold, private, mustered in February
25, 1864, three years; killed at Spottsylvania Court-Ilouse.
Aaron L. Houser, private, mustered in February 25, 1864, three years; killed at Coll Harbor June 1, 1861.
Henry Hime, private, mustered in February 18, 1864, three years ; veteran.
William K. Hummel, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years.
Abraham Hetrick, private, mustered in February 6, 1865, one year.
Jefferson Hartman, private, mustered in February 15, 1864, three years ; discharged on surgeon's certif- icate July 26, 1864.
Mark Hofnagel, private, mustered in September 16, 18544, one year; discharged by General Order June 17, 1865.
John K. Hackinberg, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years ; discharged by General Or- der June 29, 1865.
Lewis Keller, private, mustered in February 29, 1864, three years ; mustered out with company July 15, 1805.
Jacob C. Keller, private, mustered in February 26, 1864 ; absent at muster out.
Daniel Knights, private, mustered in February 25, 1864, three years ; discharged on surgeon's certif- icate November 27, 1864.
Joseph II. Kline, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; discharged by General Order June 21, 1865.
Jonas Lesher, private, mustered in February 24, 1864, three years ; died May 15, 1864, of wounds received in action.
Uriah H. Mill, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
James Middleswarth, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; mustered out with com- pany July 15, 1865.
Franklin Minnich, private, mustered in January 31, 1865, one year ; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Michael Mininch, private, mustered in January 31, 1865, ofie year ; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
John Michael, private, mustered in February 25, 1864, three years ; killed at Spottsylvania Court- House May 10, 1864.
George McConnell, private, mustered in September 3, 1861, three years ; discharged on surgeon's cer- tificate April 13, 1862.
Phillip C. Neitz, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years ; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Daniel J. Ott, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; killed at Spottsylvania Court- House May 10, 1864.
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John F. Quade, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years ; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Daniel Reigle, private, mustered in February 26, 1861, three years ; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
George W. Rauch, private, mustered in February 25, 1864, three years ; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Peter Rubenthal, private, mustered in February 23, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Levi Reed, private, mustered in February 23, 1864, three years ; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Isaac Reigle, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years : killed at Spottsylvania Court-House May 10, 1864.
John S. Stahl, private, mustered in February 25, 1864 three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
David Snyder, private, mustered in February 19, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Joel G. Stahl, private, mustered in February 25, 1864, three years ; mustered out with company July 15, 1865,
Adam Specht, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Robert M. Smith, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
David G. Stahl, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Finley Stitzer, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Charles A. Smith, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years ; absent at muster-out.
James Swartz, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; killed at Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865.
Edwin H. Shrauder, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; killed at Spottsylvania Court-House May 10, 1864.
Jacob Seffen, private, mustered in February 24, 1864, three years; discharged by General Order May 26, 1865.
John F. Sortman, private, mustered in September 16, 1864, one year; discharged by General Order June 17, 1865.
George Swigart, private, mustered in January 3, 1865, one year ; discharged by General Order June 24, 1865.
John M. Swales, private, mustered in September 3, 1861, three years ; discharged on surgeon's certif- icate March 9, 1862.
John Walborn, private, mustered in February 22, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
John Weiand, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; mustered out with company July 15, 1865.
Jacob Wagner, private, mustered in February 26, 1864, three years; killed at Spottsylvania Court- House May 10, 1864.
John JI. Williams, private, mustered in September 3, 1861, three years; discharged on surgeon's certif- icate April 6, 1862.
Elias Yeager, private, mustered in February 29, 1864, three years.
COMPANY K,' MIFFLIN COUNTY .- The fol- lowing men belonging to this company were recruited at Mc Veytown, Mifflin County :
Mathias Neice, captain, mustered in August 18, 1861, three years; resigned September 6, 1862.
John R. Keim, first lieutenant, mustered in August 18, 1861, three years; resigned January 8, 1862. Thomas F. Neice, second lieutenant, mustered in August 8, 1861, three years; resigned July 31, 1862.
HIumph. Chilcothe, private, mustered in September 12, 1861, three years ; died April 11, 1862.
George Cann, private, mustered in September 12, 1861, three years; died January 22, 1862. Henry Keener, private, mustered in September 12, 1861, three years ; died January 5, 1862.
Henry D. Peartchy, private, mustered in September 12, 1861, three years ; died December 30, 1861.
With the exception of the men here given, Company K recruited at Pittsburgh.
FIFTY-FIRST REGIMENT.
The Fifty-first Regiment was a military body rarely excelled for qualities essential to good soldiers. With the exception of a few en- listments, Companies E, II and K of this regiment were recruited in Union and Snyder Counties, G in Centre, B in Northampton and the other five in Montgomery County. The companies rendezvoused at Camp Curtin, and the regiment was organized by the selec- tion of the following officers: John F. Hartranft, colonel ; Thomas S. Bell, lieutenant- colonel; Edwin Schall, major,
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On the morning of the 18th of November the regiment left Camp Curtin, and proceeded by rail to Annapolis, Md., where, beneath the venerable elms of Saint John's College, it was for the first time formed in line, its details made and its arms stacked. Burnside's expedi- tion to North Carolina was now being fitted out, and the best drilled and most reliable of the volunteer regiments were selected for that ser- vice. The Fifty-first Pennsylvania was early designated as one. Upon its arrival at Annap- olis it was at first quartered in the buildings of the college, and subsequently went into camp on the old French burying-ground. On the 1st of December the camp was moved two miles be- yond the city, and for six weeks it was subjected to continuous and laborious drill, during which its efficiency and discipline were rapidly im- proved, and a foundation laid for its future re- nown. In the final organization of the corps it was assigned to Reno's brigade.1
On the 6th of January, 1862, the regiment embarked, and on the 9th the fleet, in three squadrons, set sail from Annapolis, and with sealed orders passed out to sea. No sooner had it reached the open ocean than it was overtaken by a succession of violent storms. It seemed as though a tempest had been lurking in the waste of waters ready to burst upon it the moment it should appear. For nearly two weeks, staggering beneath the giant waves, it was swept about at the merey of the elements. Braving successfully the tempest, it finally passed Hatteras Inlet, and came to anchor in Pamlico Sound. On the morning of the 5th of February the flag-ship "Philadelphia" was anxiously watched as it moved, followed by the fleet, and it soon became evident that Roanoke Island was the destination. At early dawn on the 7th a landing was effected and the move- ment commenced. The enemy was found strongly posted in earthworks. on the north-
'Organization of the Second Brigade (Brigadier-General Jesse 1. Reno, of Burnside's corps). - Fifty-first. Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, Colonel John F. Hartranft; Fifty-first Regiment New York Volunteers, Colonel Robert B. Potter; Twenty-first. Regiment Massachusetts Volun- teers, Lieutenant-Colonel Albert C. Maggi ; Ninth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers, Colonel J. W. Allen.
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