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Captured at West Union. Paroled.
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NAMES.
RANK.
RECORD OF SERVICE.
Barnhart, Henry Benedict, S. J. Clark, Augustus Chester, Joseph W. Clendaniel, Silas J. Connard, John H. Crumrine, Marion Carpenter, David O Crow, John N. Clendaniel, Geo. W Dehaven, Jehu
Dowling, Michael Devers, Henry E Evans, John C. Freeman, Louis M. Fittsimmons, G. H. Geho, William Gordon, James H. Graham, Dewitt C. Harris, Andrew J.
Howe, Daniel Hixenbaugh, C. S. Hornbake, W. H. Herron, Robt. Howden, Noble Howe, Samuel J. Harris, Wm. J. Harris, Andrew J. Howe, Lemuel B. Johnson, James Jobes, William Jobes, Robert
Jobes, Samuel Jobes, Andrew N. Jobes, Joseph Jones, Edward Johnson, Joseph Lancaster, Hugh Latta, Wm. L. Moore, Allen
Marker, George
Mayhorn, Jos. E. Miller, Sansom McCain, James P. McLaughlin, Jno.C. McDonald, Robt. A. McCoy, William McCoy, Robt. A. McCain, Isaac S.
Norcross, Albert Norcross, William
Phillips, David R. Patterson, Nath'niel Peters, John Qualk, Hiram Reader, Frank S.
Rimmel, Jno. S. Rimmel, Frederick Rimmel, Jno., Jr. Reader, James
Sivert, Chas. W. Shaffer, Augustus Soulsby, Cuthbert
Priv.
Wounded at Beverly, Apr. 24, '63. Died from wounds. Deserted. Captured at Rocky Gap. Aug. 26, '63.
Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, '64.
66
Recruit July 5' '63. Transferred to Co. G. July 19, '64
Discharged for disability, Jan. 1, '63. Died of typhoid fever, Feb. 14, '62,
Captured West Union. Discharged for disability, May 31, '62.
Discharged for disability, Jan. 22, 63.
Wounded at Bull Run. Discharged Nov. 21, '62.
Killed by Guerrillas, April 26, '62.
Captured at Rocky Gap, Aug. 22, '63.
66
Captured at West Union.
Recruit July 5, '63. Trans. to Co. G, July 19, '64. Recruit July 5,'63, Wnd'd & capt, at Rocky Gap, Aug. 27,'63; died Andv'lle.
Discharged for disability, Nov. 15, '61.
Discharged for disability, Sept. 8, '62. Left at Armory Square Hospital, Sept. 25, '62. There disch.
Captured at West Union.
66 Wounded at Bull Run.
Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 25, '64 Discharged for disability, Jan. 22, '63 Deserted.
Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, '64. Discharged for disability, Oct. 26, '61.
Recruit July 5, '63. Trans. to Co. G, July 19, '64. Recruit July 5, '63. Trans. to Co. G, July 19. '64.
Discharged for disability, Jan. 22, '63. Discharged for disability, Sept. 27, '61 Shot through right lung, May, '64. Captured. See chapter on escape.
Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, '64. Discharged for disability, Oct. 22, '61. Wnd'd in leg-amputated-Fauq. Wh.Sul.Sprs. Aug. 26,'62; disch. Jan. 9,'63 Discharged for disability, Aug. 8, '62. Killed at Grafton, July 7, '63.
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COMPANY HISTORY.
NAME.
RANK.
RECORD OF SERVICE.
Showalters, Wm. Truxal, Henry F.
Priv.
Deserted.
Recruit Nov. 15, '62; died of typh'd fev. at Bev'ly, Dec. 31, '62 Recruit Nov. 15, '62; trans. to Co. G, July 19, '94.
Truxal, John W.
Recruit Nov. 2. '61; trans. to Co. G, July 19, '64.
Thomas, Philip Underwood, Elihu
Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, '64.
Worrel, Wm. H.
Wells, Hiram A.
Williams, John R.
Wolf, Alfred D.
Wise, Elliott F. Weaver, Abra'm V.
. .
Wilkins, Wm. R.
Wnd'd in leg at Bull Pasture, while out with foraging party.
Walker, Thos. J.
Young, Thomas
Young, Robert
Young, Nathaniel
Transferred to Ewing's battery, Nov. 13, '61.
CAPTAIN LEWIS E. SMITH.
Lewis E. Smith, a prominent business man of Greenfield, was largely instrumental in enlisting the company, and was naturally looked upon as the proper person to command it. He was a Christian gentleman, observing not only the common moral duties that men owe to one another, but he as well aimed to gain that control of his mind and facul- ties, by which he could wield a power for good, in whatever position in life he might be placed. He was a grave, earnest man, and was res- pected by all that knew him. The captain served his country faithfully until failing health compelled him to resign his commission.
LIEUTENANT NORVAL W. TRUXAL.
Dr. N. W. Truxal, of Greenfield, was chosen second lieutenant, the choice being heartily seconded by every member of the company. The Doctor was the very embodiment of good nature and fun, a man of marked ability, and had been for some time editor of the Monongahela Valley Spirit, of California, Pa., which ably supported the cause of the Union. He was for years an ardent Democrat, but abandoned that party directly after the Charleston and Baltimore conventions; and when the gathering storm began to darken the Southern sky, his stirring ap- peals to the people of his section to arm themselves for the impending danger, had the effect of sending into the field quite a number of three months volunteers. An address made by him December 27, 1860, will show the character of the man. He said: " The crisis is rapidly ap- proaching. The people of the North are becoming more and more united in the determination to maintain the Union by vindicating the constitution and the laws. A few arch traitors are occasionally waked up in the north, but they deserve less countenance than the tories of the revolution. The moral leprosy which has infected with its virus every vein of our civil system, and which has so frequently threatened the dis- solution of the government, is hurrying us on to a fearful crisis, and when the critical hour comes, if it is found that all the vitals of our
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body politic are corrupted and depraved beyond the power of recuperat- ing, our once glorious Union is gone forever, and the stupendous galaxy of stars that have elicited the admiration of the world, will reel like drunken men, demoralized, distracted and debauched. But secession must not be tolerated. Revolution must be quelled by the strong arm of the government. Better, far better that a million of brave men perish in defence of the Union, than one state should be suffered to secede. No! No! . The Union must and shall be preserved,' is the emphatic language of our platform. Millions of brave freemen, who inherit the blood and patriotism of their revolutionary sires, will rush to the field to sustain the Union."
CAPTAIN J. K. BILLINGSLEY.
James K. Billingsley was born January 23, 1836, in Granville, East Pike Run township, Washington county, Pa., and was educated at the California Seminary. He was a public school teacher for eight years. He enlisted as a private soldier, was afterward promoted to first sergeant. then second lieutenant, to first lieutenant, and to captain March 5, 1863, and assigned to Company C. He was wounded at Cross Keys, but served until the regiment was mustered out. He was appointed U. S. storekeeper November, 1868, and served until 1875; was elected to the Penna. House of Representatives for the sessions of 1875-6 7 8 and 1881-7-9. Was Justice of the Peace in California from April 6, 1883 to August 16, 1883 and resigned; was appointed Postoffice Inspector August, 1883, and served to July 1, 1885; was re-appointed September 3, 1889, and resigned January 31, 1890. He is now a resident of Cali- fornia, Pa.
LIEUTENANT J. B. MONTGOMERY.
James B. Montgomery was born near Brownsville, Fayette county, Pa., October 10, 1834. He learned the trade of millwright, which he followed for a while, and afterward engaged in merchandizing in 1860, and was appointed postmaster of Pike Run P. O. He was married June 7, 1858, to Miss Mary C. Reeves, daughter of Van Buren and Margaret Reeves. When the McKennan Infantry was organized, Mr. Mont- gomery became one of the members of the company, as a private. After the organization of the regiment, he acted Q. M. sergeant for about a year, and at his own request was relieved, that he might return to his company, as fifth sergeant. He was never off duty, while in the service, and was in all the engagements of his regiment, and always in the front. In the second battle of Bull Run, he acted as orderly sergeant, and was with the company in the terrific fire, when the enemy attacked them from the railroad cut. Fortunately for the company, it lay so close to the cut, that the fire of the enemy went over their heads, and the men thus escaped the heavy loss that must otherwise have occurred, and that befell some of the other companies. In the second day's battle he planted our flag on the edge of the cut in the road, and there it re-
JAMES B. MONTGOMERY, SECOND LIEUTENANT.
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COMPANY HISTORY.
mained in the hot fire that followed. He did good service in this bat- tle, which led to his appointment as second lieutenant of the company, a promotion he richly deserved. When the regiment was mounted, he gave many instances of his gallantry, on scouts and in battle, holding a specially important place on the Salem raid, being in the command of his company, in the advanced and most perilous positions. He was ordered to clear the ford at one place, and with his gallant company he performed the duty required, to the entire satisfaction of the general, but was left behind, and was not able to rejoin the brigade until Green- brier river was reached. When the heroic scout, M. G. Markins, was shot at the Gum road, Lieut. Montgomery and his men went to rescue him from the enemy, and was the first company to reach the place. After the battle of Cloyd Mountain, Lieut. Montgomery was among the number that joined General Hunter at Staunton, and went with his armny to the fight at Lynchburg. He had charge of the remnant of the regi- ment, acquitting himself with great credit. In a hard fight in front of Lynchburg, our forces lost several pieces of artillery, and General Averill ordered Lieut. Montgomery and his little command to charge the captors and retake the pieces. They did so and recovered all of the pieces but one. Upon his retirement from the army, the lieutenant again engaged in merchandizing, but lost all in the panic of 1873. Since then he has been fireman and engineer in the Atlas Paint and Color Works, Pittsburgh. Lieut. Montgomery was a brave soldier and a good officer, is a useful and honored citizen, and enjoys the respect and con- fidence of all the men of the old command, and is eminently worthy of both.
FRANK SMITH READER.
The subject of this sketch was born in Greenfield, November 17, 1842. His father, Francis Reader, was born in Warwickshire, England, in 1798, and with his parents, removed to Washington county, Pa., in 1802; his mother, Ellen Smith Reader, was the daughter of a farmer in Union township, same county, and was of Scotch descent. He worked at farming and carpentering, and acquired at the schools at his home and elsewhere, an academic education. He was one of the first to en- list in his company, and served over his full term of three years. He took part in all the campaigns that his company was in except Allegheny Mountain, Salem Raid and Cloyd Mountain; and participated in Averill's advance on Lee's left flank in July, 1863, and New Market and Piedmont campaigns in May and June, 1864, that the company was not in. While at Woodville, Va., August, 1862, he was externally poisoned by some vines, and afterwards suffered severely from diarrhoea, his only sickness while in the service, from which he did not recover until the return to West Virginia in October, but kept with his company and on full duty. On July 1, 1863, he was detailed by special orders for duty at Gen. Averill's headquarters; in May, 1864, for duty at Gen. Sigel's
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headquarters, and afterward at Gen. David Hunter's, serving as orderly in the campaigns. AAfter the victory at Piedmont, June, 1864, he was one of the first union soldiers to enter Staunton, and there had charge of paroling 500 wounded confederates. He was captured on this expe- dition, and made his escape, of which see account in a later chapter of this book, and was discharged of date with his company, so broken in health that further service was impossible. He taught school that winter, pur- sued a course of bookkeeping in Iron City College the next spring, and in July, 1865, accepted a position in the Internal Revenue service, 24th collection district of Pennsylvania, where he served at different periods for over 10 years, and was Chief Deputy Collector nearly 8 years.
December 24, 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Mame F. Darling, of New Brighton, Pa., to whom two sons have been born, Frank E., and Willard S. Reader. He attended Mount Union College, Ohio, in 1867, and in the spring of 1868, entered the North Missouri Conference of the M. E. Church, as preacher in charge of a circuit of nine appointments, but his voice so completely failed, that he was com- pelled to retire after one year's service. May 22, 1874, with Major David Critchlow, Tooth Pennsylvania Regiment, he established the Beaver Valley News, at New Brighton, Pa .; on January 1, 1877, he bought the Major's interest in the paper, and on February 4, 1883, be- gan the publication of the Daily News, in which business he has con- tinued ever since. He was secretary of the Republican county com- mittee for several years; while in that office prepared and presented to the legislature the first law enacted in the state for the government of Republican primary elections; was alternate to the Chicago convention that nominated Blaine in 1884; served in council and school board of his borough, and has held other positions of trust at the hands of his neighbors. He has been a member of the M. E. Church for 25 years, being an active worker in the church for over 23 years of the time, and for over 15 years has been superintendent of the Sunday school in New Brighton, now comprising more than 550 members. It is a work in which he takes special delight, and gives to it his best energies, ability and time.
COMPANY K.
This company was organized in large part, at Parkersburg, W. Va., as Company .\. of the Home Guards, by Dr. John W. Moss and J, P. Kiger, about the first of April, 1861. The object of the organization at that time, was to protect the city, and to take possession of 400 flint lock muskets and two pieces of artillery, which were sent to Parkersburg at the time of the John Brown insurrection, and were stowed in the jail building. The sheriff and many of the city officials sympathized with the seceding states, and were making boxes to ship these arms to Rich- mond, when about sixty men of this company quietly assembled at the city hall, one afternoon about the 15th of April and marched to the jail,
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headed by John Jackson, and demanded the arms. The demand was refused, when the company with axes and crowbars broke into the jail, and took the arms out, and put them in the city hall, where they were guarded day and night for two weeks, when the Fourteenth Ohio, three months men, came in and took possession of them, which were the first troops that entered Parkersburg, coming by boat from Marietta, O. The company knew that this regiment was coming, and intended to be at the landing to receive them, but were a little late getting started from camp, so that when they were within three squares of the wharf, they heard the boat coming. Capt. Kiger then started his company on the double quick, and they were not seen by the troops on the boat, until they turned a corner at the wharf. Before coming into view, the color bearer of the company fell, hurting himself somewhat, and their hand- some silk flag, a present from the loyal ladies of Parkersburg, fell out of ranks and out of sight. The soldiers on the boat seeing the troops ap- proaching the river so rapidly, and not being able to distinguish who they were, supposed it to be an attack by the enemy, and the greatest confusion followed. The long roll was beaten on the boat, officers gave sharp and quick commands, and ramrods were rattling as the men loaded their guns. Captain Kiger took in the situation at a glance, halted his company, who waved their hats, and cheered the approach of the boat, and quiet was soon restored.
Previous to this little episode, when the company had the arms safely deposited in the city hall, they marched to the court house, where Jack- son mounted a store box and began to make a speech to the company. By that time a large crowd of Southern sympathizers had collected, and General Moorehead, who was at the time commander of the militia of Virginia, rushed up to Jackson and demanded the return of the arms that had been taken. But few words passed when Jackson struck the general over the head with his cane, when stones and brickbats were hurled among the company from every side. The affray lasted about ten minutes, during which knives, stones and fists were freely used. Many were badly hurt, but the company came off victorious, and Jack- son finished his speech.
Soon after the street fight, a call was made for three months volun- teers, and all of the company, numbering sixty-eight, enlisted, except four, one of whom was too old. and the other three were so badly hurt that they could not go, but the three enlisted afterwards in the three years service. The number was increased to eighty men, under com- mand of Captain John Kiger, and went into camp at Wheeling. The quota not being full, the mustering officer refused to muster them into the service. About that time Andrew Grubb was raising a company for an Ohio regiment, in Bridgeport, (., and he agreed to fill out the quota, supplying twenty men for that purpose, and he was elected first lieuten- ant of the company, and the company was mustered into the service
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July 21, 1861, for three years. At once they repaired to Beverly, where they became Company K of the regiment.
The following is the mnster out roll, showing list of members and their record. The company was mustered into the U. S. service July 21, 1861, and was mustered out August 20, 1864. All the members not otherwise marked, were mustered out with the company. The recruits and veterans were transferred to the Sixth W. Va. Cavalry, when the company was mustered out.
NAME. RANK.
RECORD OF SERVICE.
John P. Kiger
Capt. Resigned Jan. 8, '62.
Andrew Grubb
- Promoted to Captain Feb. 19, '62.
Ist Lt Prom. to ist Lt. Feb. 19, '62. Killed in action at Droop Mt. Nov. 6. '63.
Arthur J. Weaver David A. Jennings Daniel K. Shields D. F. Williamson George A. Quimby Wm. R. Stewart
2d Lt Resigned Jan. 22, '63.
Promoted from Sergeant Co. B.
Promoted Adjutant.
Serg. Wounded in neck at Cross Keys and in side at Kelly's Ford. Wounded at Bull Run
Geo, H. Eddleman Edward Wells
Re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 5, '64.
Daniel A. Roels Robert Gaddis George W. Brown Julius P. Ford Thos. Donley
Chas. E. Chaddock Chas. Metur
Re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 5, '64.
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Died Nov. 11, '63, from wounds received in action at Droop Mountain
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Marquis D. Kenny Edward C. Maley Geo. W. Golden John Merricks Lafayette Bawyer Eli Roberts
Died of fever July 24, '62, at Woodville, Va. Discharged May 4, '63, on account of wounds received at Bull Run Re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 5. '64.
Bug'l
Recruit. See his sketch. Discharged for disability Oct. 24, '62
Jas. Eddleman
Wounded Winchester Feb. 10, '64.
Anderson, ArthurM. Priv. 66
Re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 5, '64. Re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 5. 64.
Discharged for disability April 3, '62.
Thumb shot off accidentally.
Re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 5, '64.
Discharged for disability May 24, '62. Deserted July 3, '62.
Captured on Salem raid. Died in prison.
Re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 5, '64.
Deserted April 11, '64.
Recruit Oct. 3, 62.
|Killed in action at Waterloo Bridge Ang. 25, '62.
Diddler, Franklin
Discharged for disability July 24, '62.
Fowler, William
Re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 5, '64.
Grimes, George W. Gardner, James
Sentenced by G. C. M. to work out service with loss of pay
Goggins, Jas.
Killed in action at Waterloo Bridge Aug. 25, '62. Transferred to V. R C. July 18, '63
Hoover, Noah
Huggins, Geo. W.
Corp.
Transferred to V. R. C., Dec. 18, '63. See Scout article.
James L. Wilson Dewitt C. Heaton David Arnett
Wag. Bls'h Re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 5, '64.
Ashworth, Geo. D. Broy, Charles L. Byard, Samuel J. Cain, John C. Craven, James A. Clark, Benj. F. Chichester, G. M. Clary, Patrick Comstock, Thomas Dougherty, Patrick Deems, Jeremiah Dougherty, John W. Davis, Adam Dyson, Robert Detrick. Chris.
Wounded Cross Keys. Re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 5. '64.
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NAME.
RANK.
RECORD OF SERVICE.
Heaton, John H
Priv.
Wounded in action at Bull Run Ang. 29, '62. Captured and died in prison. Re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 5, '64. 60
Huff, Jas. F.
Hanes, Henry
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W'nded in act'n at Cross Keys. Leg amput'd Dis Aug. 22, '62. Discharged for disability, Dec. 3, '62.
Jones, Stephen G. Knox, Chas.
Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, '64.
Knox, Saml. B. Kelley, James
Deserted Aug. 9, '63.
Landermilk, Jno. D Lagan, John
Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 64
Discharged for disability, Nov. 17, '62
Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, '63.
Muks, Benj. F. Maidens, John Miller, James
Mail, W. H. Maloney, Michael Melvin, Edward Megan, Owen
Millstead, Isaac
McClunen, Thos. W.
McCleanon, Robt. McConkey, Thos. McGraw, B. W. McAtee, Winchester 4 4
Recruit July 5, '63.
McAtee, Richard H. McConaha, Danì, McGovern, Peter
Died Sept. 11, '61, at Beverly.
Discharged for wounds received at Cross Keys
Deserted July 30, '63. Deserted Oct. 18, '63.
Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, '64.
Discharged for disability, Oct. 1, '61.
Ryman, Augustus
Reed, Calon M.
Statter, Harmon
Sexton, Lindley
Smith, Thos. M.
Wounded at Bull Run.
Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, '64.
Sams, Saml. A.
Stewart, Harvey
16
Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, '64.
Sallyards, John
Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, '64. Wounded Droop Mt
Smith, Irvin M.
Discharged for disability, April 3, '62.
Taylor, Israel Traman, Thomas C.
Discharged for disability, Aug. 23, '62.
Valentine, Timothy
Re-enlisted as veteran. Jan. 5. '64.
West, Thomas F.
Captured on Salem Raid. Died at Millen. Ga
Wickham, W. L.
Waters, Alex.
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66
WVilt, Isaac
66 66
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Wakefield, Geo. W.
60
66
66
Yearian, Joseph
Yerian, Jos. S.
Died March 19, '64.
CAPTAIN J. P. KIGER.
John P. Kiger was born in Winchester, Va., in 1822. At the age of 21 he made Parkersburg his home, and followed merchant tailoring until the war. He married at the age of 25, at Parkersburg, and had one son and one daughter. He was well educated, took a deep interest in politics and military affairs, and held various offices in the State Mili-
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Captured at Salem Raid.
Shaffer, Frederick
Killed in action at Rocky Gap. Re enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, '64
McDonough, Miles Nelson, Franklin Nelson, Hiram Oaks, John
Killed in action at Cross Keys, June 8, '62. Died Feb. 19, '63.
Transferred to V. R. C., July 18, '63.
Discharged for disability, March 2, '63.
Discharged for disability, April 17, '63.
Died from w'nds rec'd in act'n at Droop Mt. Nov. 6, '63
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Hart, James
Hunter, Thomas Hollingshead, A Hanes, James
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Smith, Josiah B.
Transferred to V. R. C., Jan. 15, 64.
Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5. '64.
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tia. He was drill master for years of the militia in his county, and was considered the best drilled officer in Wood county. His ambi- tion was to be a soldier, for which he seemed to be specially adapted, in personal appearance, courage and skill. The War of the Rebellion afforded the opportunity, and he had the honor of leading Company K to the front. He was well liked by his company, and he took great pride in equipping and drilling the men, bringing them to a high state of efficiency. He resigned in the fall of 1861, on account of the ill health of his wife, and remained with her until her death. He resumed business in Parkersburg until 1875, when he removed to the valley of Virginia, and is now making his home with his son, near Washington, D. C.
CAPTAIN A. GRUBB.
Andrew Grubb joined Company K at Wheeling, with a squad of men from Ohio, and became first lieutenant. Upon the retirement of Capt. Kiger, he became captain, which position he held until the company was mustered out. He was an efficient, brave and faithful officer, and the men had a good leader in him. He was always ready for duty, and no service was too severe for him to fulfill to the best of his ability. After retiring from the army he lived in Bridgeport, O., until his death. which occurred 1889. The captain was held in high esteem by his comrades, as a patriotic, courageous man.
LIEUTENANT A. J. WEAVER.
Arthur J. Weaver ranked among the bravest and best soldiers of our regiment. We are indebted to Sergeant G. A. Quimby of his company, for the following facts in regard to him: He resided in Parkersburg for two or more years before the war, his parents living in Frederick, Md. He was born in the south, place not known, in 1837, and was unmarried. He seemed to have a presentiment from the time he enlisted, that he would be killed. He was often heard to say that should it be his lot to fall, he wanted the world to know that he freely gave his life for the best government in the world. He was of a genial, cheerful disposition, and in camp freely mingled with the men, joining in their sports. On the march, he would cheer the men, and make their burdens as light as pos- sible, often helping to carry the guns of any who were worn out. He was never absent from the company, or sick a day, during his service, and was on every march and in every engagement until his death, never complaining or finding fault with his condition. On the Huntersville raid December, 1861, in the severe cold, and heavy rain, with no shelter of any kind, he spread his blanket over his own and Quimby's shoulders, on which a gum blanket was laid, and playfully said, 'we will play horse and sleep standing,' sharing all he had with his comrade. He was very fond of scouting, and in this way did some good work, and gained valuable information. Just before the Droop Mountain battle, the men were eating a meal, and he told them to eat heartily as they had hard
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