62d Pennsylvania Volunteers

Company D: Finlay Cadets
(Armstrong County)

62d  Pennsylvania Monument at Gettysburg


Company Roster

Privates

'But who among the private soldiers is named? Have the dead been mentioned except in numbers? Have the cripples been referred to except in the aggregate? Yet it was the rank and file that stood the shock of battle and that gave blow for blow. It was the columns of soldiers that charged the enemy or stood like a rock against fierce assaults. Does history do more with the name of the private soldier than bundle it up with a thousand others and call the combination a regiment?' -- Captain W. J. Patterson, 62d Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment

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Name

Remarks. (All mustered in on 24 July 1861, except where noted.)

Martin Aaler

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Wagoner; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'9 1/2".

Harrison Anthony

Wounded at Gettysburg, 2 July 1863. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Furnace Man; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'7".

According to information supplied by his grandson, William Fryer, Anthony died at the age of 83 at Arnold, Pa.

William Bailey

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'6".

The 1890 Veterans Schedules lists his home then as East Brady, Armstrong County.

Henry Bargerstock

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Wagoner; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'8"

Henry Bargerstock was married in 1866, and he and his wife had 11 children. He died in 1918. Henry Bargerstock may be related to a family of Bargerstocks came to America from Germany and settled in Armstrong County in 1827.

The 1890 Veterans Schedules lists his home then as Bells Mills, Jefferson County. Rheumatism is noted as a disability.

Alfred B. Barnhart

Not on muster-out roll.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Enginer; Residence: Butler Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'9"

Barnhart moved to Nebraska sometime after the war and was living there in 1887, when he filed for an invalid pension.

John Beattie

Not on muster-out roll.

Listing in Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 provides no additional information.

Jacob Bell

Wounded; discharged 10 December 1862.

Listed in Bates as "Not on muster-out roll."

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Furnace Man; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'7"

The 1890 Veterans Schedules lists his home then as Sharpsburg, Armstrong County.

According to a biographical sketch of his brother Benjamin Bell in a Armstrong County, Pennsylvania: Her People Past and Present (1914), Jacob was wounded and discharged for disability after serving two years. At the time of the book's publication, he was living in Sharpsburg, Pa.

Wakefield Berry

Mustered into service 31 March 1864. Transferred to Company A, 155th reg. P.V., 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company I, 191st P. V.

Listing in Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 provides no additional information.

He was survived by at least two sons, Joseph C., born 1864 and Wakefield, Jr., born 1885.

William G. Black

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 25; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'10"

Moved to Missouri after the war.

The 1890 Veterans Schedules lists his home then as Isadora, Mo. He filed for an invalid pension from Missouri in 1889. His wife Silvina filed for a widow's pension in Oregon in 1902.

George W. Blake

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Teamster; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'6"

The 1890 Veterans Schedule indicates his home then was Putneyville, Mahoning Township, Armstrong County. Under disabilities, "heart disease" listed for him.

According to his pension file, George W. Blake died in or before 1909. His widow was Mary D. Blake.

Samuel W. Bowler

Discharged on Surgeon's certificate for disability, 28 January 1862.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 45; Occupation: Tailor; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Gray; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'7"

Was listed in Mahoning Township, Armstrong County, in 1860 Census.

Casper Bradenbaugh

Died before first battle. According to a letter from 1st Lieutenant Putney, Bradenbaugh died at Washington Street General Hospital, Alaxandria [sic], Va. on 18 May 1862 at 7 P.M. of Phlibisis Pulmonalis [sic]. He was buried on 19 May 1862 in the Alexandria National Cemetery in Section A, Grave 9. Bates, in error, indicates Grave #8.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'6 1/2"

James I. Brown

Wounded at Fredericksburg and was discharged. Re-enlisted in January 1864 in the 3d Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery. Died 27 January 1865.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'11"; Remarks: (Not on M.O.R. Bates) Wounded 12-13-63 at Fredericksburg, Va.

Listed in Bates as "Not on muster-out roll."

Samuel Byers

Died of a wound received 5 May 1864 at the Wilderness.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'11"

According to information supplied by his great, great grandson, Byers had two children, Martha and John S. Samuel's wife, Mary A. Byers (nee Bair) remarried a man named Miller and had a raft of children.

William G. Campbell

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 32; Occupation: Wagoner; Residence: Jefferson Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'7 1/2"

In 1860 Campbell was a 31 year old laborer living in Punxsutawney with a wife, Sarah, and daughter, Ione.

Chambers O. Claypool

Drafted. Mustered in 16 July 1863 either to Company D, 62d P.V. or Company A, 155th P.V. Transferred to Company I, 91st P.V. 2 June 1865.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [no card]

Pension index card, under Claypool, lists service in D 62, A 155, and I 191 Pa. Inf. Listed as Claypole in the 1890 Veterans Schedule as Private in Company D, 62d P.V., instead of either the 155th or 91st. Not in Bates, and no indication in the 155th roster that he transferred from the 62d.

Died 25 November 1908, near Kittanning, Pa., according to Under the Maltese cross, the 155th P. V. regimental history. Name spelled Claypoole there.

Clark Coleman
portrait of Clark Coleman

Mustered into service 1 March 1862. Died date unknown. Buried in the Wilderness burial grounds [Fredericksburg National Cemetery].

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 28; Occupation: Teacher; Residence: Indiana Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'9"

The 1850 Census lists Clark Coleman as living with his family in Young Township, Indiana County. His occupation was listed as farmer, as was his father and two older brothers. The whole family was born in Pennsylvania. Clark was part of a big family. In 1850, his father James and mother Mary had 7 children ranging in age from 23 to 7. If Clark Coleman was a teacher when he joined the 62d, he may have taught at Elders Ridge Academy and joined the regiment with several of his students. However, he also could have taught in one of the Indiana County rural schools. Unfortunately, I have not been able to confirm where he taught.

Jonathan Craft

Not on muster-out roll.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided] Remarks: (Not on M.O. Roll. Bates). (Rolls show last name as Croft)

Henry Crawford

Listed in Bates as "Absent, sick at muster out." However, according to the Civil War pension index, he was transferred to Company D, 11th Veteran Reserve Corps. On another line is this notation: "131. Co: 2. Battalion V.R.C." Earlier in the war, the VRC was known as the Invalid Corps.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 31; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'9"

The 1890 Veterans Schedules indicates he was then living in Petrolia, Butler County. The note for "Disability Incurred" lists "Shot in henches[?] & back." Listed after Henry Crawford is John Crawford of Company K[?] of the 62d, also living in Petrolia, who served from 14 July 1863 to March 1864, 8 months 4 days, with disability, "Crippled in Right Leg[?]" John Crawford filed for a pension in 1889 listing "Company I, 62 Pa. Inf." in the service line. There is no John Crawford in the regiment according to Bates.

hn Daughenbaugh

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 24; Occupation: Merchant; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'5 1/2"

The 1890 Veterans Schedule indicates his home then was Putneyville, Mahoning Township, Armstrong County. No disabilities are listed for him.

His daughter, Eliza Daughenbaugh, filed for a dependents' pension in 1900 from Pennsylvania.

Thomas Davis

Wounded 7 May 1864. Absent at muster out.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 32; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'6"

The 1890 Veterans Schedules indicates he was then living in Karns City, Butler County. The note for "Disability Incurred" lists "Gun Shot in Left Arm. Totally Disabling."

Robert Dearmott

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 22; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Dark; Height: 6'

The 1890 Veterans Schedules indicates he was then living in Rimersburg, Clarion County.

His wife, Mary J. (Henderson) Dearmott, filed for a widow's pension on 16 March 1909 in Pennsylvania.

Robert may be the brother of Samuel Dearmott of Company C.

Daniel Devinney

Wounded at Gaines Mill, 27 June 1862, and believed to have died on the battlefield.

A "Volunteer Descriptive List" document, dated 5 June 5 1863, completed and signed by Captain Beck at Camp near Kelley's Ford, indicates that Devinney had blue eyes and dark hair, was born in Ireland, and was a teacher by occupation. Notes on document include: "Was a faithful soldier always doing his duty"; "Was wounded at Gain's Mill Va in battle 27th June 1862 not since heard from - The wound was severe - the ball entered the shoulder."; and "The books and all records were lost in the "Seven days fight" before Richmond consequently are unable to furnish a correct descriptive list - and Clothing account". On the reverse of the document is note "died in battle of Gaines Mills, Va. 27 June, 1862." [Once available on the web, this document is no longer.]

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 21; Carpenter: Miner; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'8 3/4"

Listed in Bates as "Not on muster-out roll."

Reuben Dillon

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 41; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'7 1/2": Remarks: Roll indicates last name spelled Dillen.

Father of Wesley K. Dillon, corporal in Company D, according to Portrait and Biographical Album, Henry County, Iowa (Chicago, 1888).

Dillon married Lydia B. Monk, who died 1856. After his wife's death, the father and son moved to Minnesota, but returned to Pennsylvania in the fall of 1860. Bates lists Reuben as mustering out while a private. The Henry County biographical sketch of his son indicates Reuben served as a quartermaster and died from exposure while in service.

Richard C. Dodson

Not on muster-out roll.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 27; Occupation: Lumberman; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'8"

According to his pension file, Dodson died in or before 1889 in Pennsylvania.

James Innis Dougal

Mustered into service 2 September 1861; wounded, date and place unknown. Transferred to Company A, 155th reg. P.V., 3 July 1864; Veteran volunteer. Transferred to Company I, 191st P. V., 2 June 1865. Mustered out with company at Washington, DC, on 28 June 1865.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [no card for D- 62 I or A- 155 I. Card for I- 191 I is blank after name: Dougal, James -. ]

The 1860 Census lists James Dougal as an 18 year old farm laborer living at home in Murraysville (Alleghany Township), Westmoreland County.
Brother of William Milton Dougal.

Thanks to Cindy Steinhoff, descendent of James Innis Dougal, for additional information about James and alerting me to the existance of William Milton Dougal.

William Milton Dougal

portrait of J. I. Dougal

Mustered into service date unknown. Transferred to Company A, 155th reg. P.V., probably 3 July 1864. Likely transferred to Company I, 191st P. V., 2 June 1865 and mustered out on 28 June 1865, but no record found.

No record of William Milton Dougal in Bates, nor in Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866. William M. Dougal is listed for both the 62d and 155th regiments in National Park Service. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865.

The 1860 Census lists William M. Dougal as a 16 year old farm laborer living at home in Murraysville (Alleghany Township), Westmoreland County. Brother of James Innis Dougal.

Called Milt Dougal in Watson album.

Thanks to Cindy Steinhoff, descendent of James Innis Dougal, for alerting me to the existance of this volunteer and additional information about James.

David K. Doutt

Mustered into service 20 March 1864. Transferred to Company A, 155th reg. P.V., 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company A, 155th P. V., 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company I, 191st P. V., 2 June 1865. Mustered out 28 June 1865.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided.]

According to the 1850 Census, William Doutt was then 9 years old living at home in Brady's Bend (Perry Township), Pa (Armstrong County). One of his brothers was William. The Doutt family is missing from the 1860 Census. According to the 1870 Census, Doutt was a 26 year old blacksmith living with his wife, one child, and his father, John, in Queenstown, Armstrong County. The 1890 Veterans Schedules, which lists his 191st service only, indicates he was then living in Haymaker, McKean County.

Doutt filed for invalid pension in 1888 in Pennsylvania. His wife, Bessie Doutt, filed for a widow's pension in1909 from Ohio.

John K. Dumars

Began his service as a private in the 1st Pennsylvania Volunteers, a three month regiment recruited in Harrisburg and Dauphin County. He was mustered into Company E on 29 April 1861 and was mustered out on 23 July 1861. He is listed in the roster as John K. Drumers. He apparently did not serve a full three years in the 62d. He is listed in Bates as "Not on muster-out roll," but at some time tranferred to Company D, 5th US Artillery. On 27 February 1865 mustered in to Company G, 21th Pennsylvania Cavalry, dismounted, which was also enumerated 182d Pennsylvania, a regiment that fought in the 62d's brigade in its last months of service. Dumars mustered out with the regiment on 8 July 1865. He moved to South Dakota sometime after the war, filing for an invalid pension there in 1891.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Tinner; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'7 3/4"; Remarks: promoted to sergeant (date unknown), but returned to the ranks at his own request on 21 March 1862..

John R. Duncan,
[called Reed Duncan
in Watson album]
portrait of John Reed Duncan

Veteran volunteer. Mustered into service 4 September 1861. Transferred to Company A, 155th reg. P.V., 3 July 1864. Promoted to Sergeant 3 July 1864. Mustered out 9 June 1865.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from A - 155 I card]: Age at Enrollment: 17; Occupation: Student; Residence: Indiana Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'8 1/2"; Remarks: Trans. from Company D. 62nd Regt. & Pro. to Sgt. 7-3-64. Re-enlisted on 12-27-63 at Camp in Va. Disc. by G.O.

The 1850 Young Township, Indiana County, census lists Reid [or Reed] J. as the 6 year old son of John and Letis Duncan. The father was a mason by occupation. He had two older sisters, Isabell and Mariah. All members of the family were born in Pennsylvania. In 1867, he may have traveled with his family and about 40 other members the Olivet Presbyterian Church near Elder's Ridge, Pa., to follow Reverend Samuel Anderson on horseback and covered wagon to College Springs, Iowa, after Anderson accepted a call to become pastor of the Presbyterian Church there. The congregation arrived in Iowa 1 July 1867 after a 9 week journey.

The listing for John Duncan in the History of Page County, Iowa, 1880, p. 623, appears to be a record for his father, with some confusing details:
"DUNCAN, JOHN, farmer and stone-mason, section 14, 90 acres of land, P. O. College Springs; born in Indiana county, Pennsylvania, March 4, 1807. In April, 1867, he came to Page county with his family. Volunteered June 27, 1863 , in Company H, Sixty-second Pennsylvania Volunteers. Was one of the company which captured the famous Morgan, at Liverpool, Ohio. He was married to Miss Lettie Ried, of Alleghany county, Pennsylvania , in February, 1832, by whom he has eight children, of whom only two are living: Belle and John R. His wife died February 20, 1867 . He married Miss Mary A. Duncan, of Clarinda, September 14, 1869 ; this wife died on February 27, 1879 . For fifty-three years of his life Mr. Duncan has been a member of the U. P. church. His integrity has never been questioned, and his genial qualities are worthy of all imitation." --Some information seems clearly in error. There is no record that John Duncan, senior, at age 56 joined Company H of the 62d. The company could not have been in pursuit of Morgan's Raiders in Ohio when the 62d was fighting in Gettysburg and then pursuing Lee in Virginia. It is possible that both John and John R. Duncan moved to Iowa after the war, but the younger Duncan did not stay. Since the name Duncan is not listed among the almost forty who accompanied Rev. Samuel Anderson to Iowa, it is possible the family moved to Iowa at a later time.

Census records for Page County, Iowa, in 1870 and 1880, include John T Duncan. This individual matches the father in age and occupation (stone mason in 1870), but he is living with his step-son John W. Duncan in 1880. A Duncan family genealogy page indicates that the T stood for Todd and that John Ried [its preferred spelling] is "Not Traced."

John R. Duncan may have died before 1888 when, according to the same genealogy site, on 5 May his sister Belle claimed to be the only heir of her father's estate.

George W. Enterline

Deserted, returned, absent, in confinement, at muster out.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Carpenter; Residence: Jefferson Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'8 1/2"; Remarks: in January 1863, when Enterline deserted, he was in a convalescent camp.

George W. Fitch
portrait of G. W. Fitch

Transferred to A Co. 155th reg. P.V., 3 July 1864; Veteran volunteer (Reenlisted 28 December 1863 at Licking Run, Va.). Promoted to Full Sergeant 2 February 1865. Discharged 21 June 1865.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 17; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Butler Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'10".

Pension index also indicates he also served in the 5th US Cavalry. Moved to Iowa after the war. Married Roxsie A. Fitch. List of ex-soldiers, sailors and marines, living in Iowa published by the Iowa Adjutant General's Office in 1886, lists his residence as West Union.

John Fleming

Wounded 13 December 1863 at Fredericksburg.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'5".

Probably in hospital or convolescent camp at time of mustering out, but Bates lists him as "Not on muster-out roll."

John M. Fleming

Served in Company D until 20 July 1862. Mustered in to Company A, 78th P.V., as 1st Lieutenant, 21 July 1863. Mustered out 11 September 1865.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 11 1/2"

The 1890 Veterans Schedules lists his home then as Redbank, Armstrong County.

I can find no reason for his leaving Company D. He is listed in Bates as "Not on muster-out roll."

John W. Flowers

Not on muster-out roll.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Stone cutter; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'8 1/2"; Remarks: [crossed out note] deserted, date unknown.

The 1890 Veterans Schedules includes some wrong information, that he was in Company C, not D, and that his service started in April 1861. More puzzling is a note: "Dec 18 63 [indecipherable] paroled."

Joseph Foreman

Transferred to the 44th US Infantry. Listed in Bates as "Not on muster-out roll."

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 30; Occupation: Sawyer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'8".

Robert Gamble

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided.]

Gamble was probably the son of a shoemaker, also named Robert Gamble. He was 16 years old in 1860. The family lived in Manor Township, Armstrong County.

Joshua M. George,
or simply J. M. George
portrait of J. M. George

Mustered into service 29 November 1861. Wounded at Gettysburg, 2 July 1863. Transfered to Company A, 155th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment as a corporal. Mustered out on 10 December 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'11".

George filed for invalid pension in May 1865. His wife Carrie B. George filed for a widow's pension in May 1914 in Pennsylvania.

Josiah George
portrait of Josiah George

Mustered into service 29 November 1861. Wounded on 27 June 1862 at Gaines Mill. Captured at Gettysburg, 2 July 1862. Held as prisoner at Belle Isle, Richmond, Va., for 10 weeks. Transfered to Company A, 155th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. Mustered out on 10 December 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 28; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'11".

A biographical sketch of Josiah George in a Armstrong County, Pennsylvania: Her People Past and Present (1914), indicates that he was born on a farm in South Bend township. He was 17 when his father, a farmer and saddler, died. Since his older brother took over the farm, Josiah, when he turned 20, learned the carpenter's trade. After three years of carpentry, he then worked for fifteen years in the oil fields of Pennsylvania and New York. There was one special note about his service during the war. After his capture at Gettysburg, while a prisoner at Belle Isle, he was 548th on a list of 550 who were paroled. He would otherwise have been sent to Andersonville Prison. After the war, he returned to Armstrong County and worked on the farm of J. Wray in Kiskimnetas township. He then worked a farm of his own back in South Bend township. He married late in life (in 1895), was a Lutheran and a Democrat.

George filed for invalid pension in October 1890. His wife Malena George filed for a widow's pension in January 1916 in Pennsylvania. The 1890 Veterans Schedule indicates his home then was South Bend, Armstrong County. Under disabilities, none are listed for him.

Family records indicate that his wife Malena Rupert was his first cousin, once removed. He was born in South Bend Township, Armstrong County, moved back there after the war, and is buried in South Bend Cemetery.

Josiah and Joshua George appear not to be closely related. Thanks to Tom Chapman for helping me straighten out these two volunteers.

Peter C. George

Mustered into service 29 November 1861; Not on muster-out roll.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'10".

William George

Veteran volunteer. Transferred to Company A, 155th reg. P.V., 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company A, 155th P. V., 3 July 1864. Transferred to Company I, 191st P. V., 2 June 1865. Mustered out 28 June 1865. Listed in Bates as "Not on muster-out roll."

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 19; [No additional personal information provided.]

Resided in Valencia, Pa., after the war.

Henry Gould

Not on muster-out roll.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided.]

Benjamin F. Gourley

Died 26 November 1864

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 28; Occupation: Clerk; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Auburn; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Sandy; Height: 5'11".

According to a biographical sketch of the Gourley family in a Armstrong County, Pennsylvania: Her People Past and Present (1914), Benjamin was a native of Cowanshannock township, one of fourteen children, seven of whom grew to maturity. He had been in the army four months when he died of quinsy in a hospital near Washington, D. C. There were several merchants, clerks, and accountants in the family.

Ezra Grinder

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. May have been promoted to the rank of Corporal, at least for part of his service. On Grinder's gravestone, "CORP." is engraved [thanks to Rex Penney for sending me a picture of it]. Unfortunately, I have seen no other evidence to collaborate it, and the official record indicates he mustered out as a private, and the 1890 Veterans Schedule lists his rank as Private.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Cabinet Maker; Hair: Black; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'11 1/2".

In the Mahoning Township, Armstrong County, 1860 Census, Grinder is listed as being 24 years old. He was a carpenter, married to 19 year old Sarah. They had a year old son, Leroy. Sometime after 1880, Grinder moved to Michigan. The 1890 Veterans Schedules lists his residence as Cleon, Manistee, Michigan, and he is buried in the Vicksburg, Mich., cemetery.

Asa James Hagerson
portrait of Pvt. Asa Hagerson
Portrait thought to be that of either Asa or David Irwin (or Erwin), a cousin of William Hagerson. Irwin was in Co.M, 14th Pa. Cavalry. Height and cavalry uniform and insignia suggest Irwin.

Asa had joined the regiment twice. Before he was yet 18, he enlisted on 13 August 1862 and was mustered in 5 September 1862 at Harrisburg. He became ill and was hospitalized. On 6 April 1863, Asa was discharged by order of H. C. Hart, Surgeon of Philadelphia, on account of Chronic Rheumatism. Asa rejoined the regiment, mustering in on 26 February 1864, accepting a $200 bounty. He was wounded at Spottsylvania Court House. He transferred to Company A, 155th reg. P.V., 3 July 1864. Discharged by general order, date unknown. At some time in his service he also suffered a case of acute hepititis.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Shoemaker; Residence: Franklin Twp, Armstrong Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 5 1/2"

Asa was son the of Sgt. William Hagerson, also of Company D. According to the 1910 Census, Hagerson was still living in Armstrong County. He was then 64, making him only 15 years old when the war broke out. A portrait of father and son in uniform must have been taken soon after Asa joined his father, because his father was killed a little more than two months after his son's arrival. On 5 May 1864 Asa was wounded in left wrist and forearm in the same battle in which his father was killed.
Asa Hagerson was born in Armstrong Co., Pa., July 22, 1845, the son of William and Mary (King)
Hagerson. He was a laborer. Asa married Elizabeth Ann Irvin from Callensburg, Pa, Oct. 16, 1842. They had ten children of whom only five survived: William Warren; Oleta Osceola: John Russell; Phoebe Grace; and
Harrison Asa. Asa and his wife lived most of their lives in Ohio. Asa's wife died 15 December 1909. Asa lived until the age of 90. He died 25 January 1935 while living at the Dayton Soldier's and Sailors Memorial Home, Dayton, Ohio.
Asa, his wife, Elizabeth, and one son, Harrison Asa are buried at Woodvale Cemetery, Fowles Rd.
Berea, Ohio, near Cleveland.

Hagerson's middle name is not listed in the official military records, and his last name is listed incorrectly in some records as Haggerson and Hageison.

Thanks to Mildred Loose and Mrs. Charles Hillard for information about the Hagerson family.

Hugh Hailey

Not on muster-out roll.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided.]

John C. Hawk

Mustered into service 31 August 1861. Wounded in battle. Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate of Disability.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 21; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Westmoreland County; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 5 1/2"

According to Early German Hawk families of Westmoreland County, PA, by Kenneth Hawk Slaker (1990), Hawk was working with his father on the farm until he enlisted in the army at Kittanning. He was seriously wounded in the right leg in battle and was discharged for disability. This confirms Hawk was farmer from Westmoreland County rather than another John C. Hawk who, according to the 1860 Census, was a 38 year old shoemaker from South Buffalo Township, Armstrong County.

Listed in Bates as "Not on muster-out roll."

John Henderson
portrait of John Henderson

See also an
image of John Henderson's
signature.

Wounded three times in the war. He was wounded on 27 June 1862 at Gaines Mills, one of the regiment's first engagements. He was wounded in the leg by a minie ball at Gettysburg and taken to the field hospital. He was able to rejoin the company in only nine days time. He was last wounded during the Wilderness Campaign in May 1864. Mustered out with company.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Indiana Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'9".

Born 26 November 1840; Died 13 April 1917 (according to family records)

John Henderson and John Watson lived on neighboring farms near Elders Ridge in Indiana County and were born within a year of each other.

One letter that he mailed home has survived.

In 1867 he was one of about 40 members of the Olivet Presbyterian Church (near Elder's Ridge, PA) who migrated on horseback and covered wagon to College Springs, Iowa, with Reverend Samuel Anderson after Anderson had accepted a call to become pastor of a Presbyterian Church with a new church building (and $400 debt). This group included two of Henderson's cousins and Henderson's lame brother James, and possibly two other members of Company D, John Reid Duncan and John Watson. A history of Page County names among party traveling with the preacher the Alex Hendersons, the Elgins, Earharts, Samuel Trimbles, J. H. Miller, John Henderson, and John Patterson. However, there were nearly forty traveling together, so some names have been omitted. The congregation arrived in Iowa on 1 July 1867 after a 9 week journey. In Iowa, Henderson married Mary Hadassa Wright. He started by farming, but switched careers to go into the hardware business with his brother. John also learned the undertaking trade and sold caskets in the hardware store. In 1913 he returned to Gettsysburg for the 50th anniversery celebration and also attended a family reunion in Indiana County, Pa., that same summer. He brought with him the minie ball that had been removed from his leg.

From the History of Page County, Iowa, 1880 p. 624-625: "HENDERSON, JOHN, merchant, of the form of Henderson Bros. & Cobb, hardware and groceries; born in Pennsylvania , 1840, November 26, where he grew to manhood, a farmer. Enlisted July 4, 1861 , in company D, 62d Penn. Infantry volunteers, serving for three years. He participated in the battles of Yorktown , Gaines Mill, where he was wounded, Fredericksburg , Chambersville, the second battle of Bull's Run, the battle of Gettysberg, where he was again wounded, in the battle of the Wilderness, again wounded, in North Arm and Coal Harbor. He was honorably discharged at the expiration of his term of service. In the spring of 1865 came to Page county, where he has since resided. He was married 1868 to Miss Mary H. Wright, a native of Illinois, by whom he has two children, one living: Samuel R. Member of the United Presbyterian Church. He has been postmaster since 1878. Is honored and respected as few men are by whose intimate friend he is."

List of ex-soldiers, sailors and marines, living in Iowa published by the Iowa Adjutant General's Office in 1886, lists his residence as College Springs.

John's brother Robert served in the Seventh Regiment Kansas Cavalry and died at the First Battle of Little Blue River, Missouri, 11 November 1861.

Andrew H. Hildebrand

Died at Chesapeake Hospital, Md., 21 April 1862.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'9"

Unclear whether Hildebrand died of illness or injury, but if he died while in a hospital in Maryland while his regiment was undergoing the Siege at Yorktown, he was almost certainly not transported to the Pensinsula.

David Hughes

Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 27 January 1863 in Philadelphia.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 26; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Bedford Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Light; Height: 5'7; Remarks: Disc on S. C. of D., 1-27-63 in Philadelphia.

Bates lists him as "Not on muster-out roll".

William Johnson

Not on muster-out roll.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided].

Richard Johnston

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Teamster; Residence: Butler Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'9 1/2; Remarks: deserted from convolescent camp, January 1863.

Bates lists him as "Not on muster-out roll".

Thomas Johnston

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 21; Occupation: Teamster; Residence: Butler Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'9.

Peter Kaler

Wounded at Spottsylvania Court House 12 May 1864. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co. [another source indicates he was from Butler Co.]; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'8; Remarks: name is listed as Kaylor on rolls.

Died 8 April 1917, according to Proceedings of the 52d Annual Encampment of the Department of Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic (Danville, 1918), where his surname is spelled Kaylor.

Hiram Klingensmith

Mustered into service 29 November 1861 at Olivet, Pa. Not on muster-out roll.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 21; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Dark; Height: 6'3".

Born 22 June 1840. Lived in South Bend Township, Armstrong County. Died 30 June 1867. Buried in South Bend Cemetery. The family name was originally Klingenschmidt, and they were Lutherans. There is no record of his having a wife or children.

Charles G. Kuhn

Wounded at Gaines Mills and discharged for disability, date unknown. Bates indicates: "Not on muster-out roll."

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Lumberman; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'11". Card also notes that at an unknown date, Kuhn was promoted to corporal and then reduced to the ranks.

Charles was the brother of Thomas. According to a now defunct Kuhn family website, Charles' middle name was Gaskil. He was accidently wounded 3 August 1861. This was reported as happening while still at East Liberty, Pa., but it may have occurred while stationed at Munson Hill, where it was reported that he was shot through one leg. He was wounded in action at Gaines' Mill, being shot in the other leg. There is both a report that was a prisoner during June of 1862, but also that he made his way from the battlefield to the medical center by using two muskets as crutches. He was admitted to hospital at Fort Monroe, Va., and then to General Hospital in Annapolis, Md and finally to U.S. Hospital at Patterson Park, Md. where he was discharged on account of disability.

Thomas McConnell Kuhn

Wounded by a shell fragment and captured at Gettysburg. Prisoner at Libby Prison and Belle Isle Prison. Rejoined his regiment at Cold Harbor, 29 September 1863. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Reinlisted 15 March 1865, as First Sergeant, Company K, 104th P. V. Mustered out 25 August 1865.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'6"

Obituary indicates Kuhn was only 17 when he mustered in.

Born in Eddysville, Armstrong County, in 1844. Brother of Charles. Married Mary E. McBride after the war. They had seven children. Died in Brookville, Pa., when he was 92. It was reported that he returned from the war nearly deaf, and in his old age he used to stick a horn in his ear to hear better. An obituary indicated that Kuhn enlisted as a drummer boy, but I've seen no collaboration of the claim.

The 1890 Veterans Schedules lists his home then as Brookville. Only service as Private in Company D is listed. The note for "Disability Incurred" indicates "Wound & Eyes afected [sic]"

John Long

Killed at Gettysburg 2 July 1863. Buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery, section D, Grave 85. [Not in Bates]

There is some confusion concerning John Long, since there were three volunteers by that name in the regiment. John Long from Company D is not listed in Bates, but his burial record at the Gettysburg National Cemetery indicates he was a member of Company D. The John Long from Company L survived the war. John S. Long from Company M died 13 January 1863, of wounds received at Fredericksburg, 13 December 1862.

One of these John Longs may also have begun his Civil War service as a private in Company H, 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment Infantry (3 months)-- John B. Long is listed.

Thanks to Jen West for helping clear up some of the confusion. It was she who examined the pension records. Her step-father is the great great nephew of John Long from Company D.

Francis M. Lowry

Not on muster-out roll.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 21; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Lycoming Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 5"

Died 28 January 1921, according to Proceedings of the 56th Annual Encampment of the Department of Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic (Altoona, 1922), where his name is listed as Francis W. Lourie.

William McCain

Wounded at Gettysburg. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'11

M. W. McClure

Not on muster-out roll.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [no personal information provided.]

John McCrea

Deserted, date unknown

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Butler Co.; Hair: Red; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'11"; Remarks: name spelled McCray on rolls. Deserted, date unknown.

Listed in Bates as "Not on muster-out roll."

Anthony McGinley

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 24; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 6 1/2".

John C. McMasters

Mustered in a wagoner. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Lumberman; Residence: Lycoming Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: Fair [sic].

Samuel McNabb

Mustered into service 27 February 1864. Transfered A Co. 155th P. V., and then enlisted I Co. 191st P. V. Mustered out with company at Washington, DC, on 28 June 1865.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [ reference from McNabb in the 62d to McKnabb in the 155th, but no personal information provided.]

Resided in Reynoldsville, Pa., after the war. Married and survived by Margaret McNabb. Died in 1899. According to Census records, McNabb was a sawyer and about 34 when he joined the regiment. Census records from 1850 indicate that Samuel and William were brothers.

McNabb was spelled McKnabb, Nab, McNab in various documents including census records.

William P. McNabb

Mustered into service date unknown. Wounded at Spotsylvania in May 1864 and died 6 or 8 June 6 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No card]

Not listed in Bates, but information about his service was recorded in a family Bible. Service in Company D was confirmed by "U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865, an online database created by the National Park Service and is available on-line through Ancestry.com, and a widow's pension index card filed by Harriet McNabb on 26 July 1864, with subsequent minor's pension claim filed on 1 July 1867, after his widow had remarried and changed her name to Harriet Minteer.

Census records from 1850 indicate that Samuel and William were brothers.

Thanks to Bill Eshenbaugh for contacting me about this volunteer.

William G. McSparren

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 21; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Lycoming Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 6 1/2"

George S. Miller

Captured at Mine Run, 27 November 1863; absent at muster-out roll.

After being captured, Miller ended up at Andersonville Prison and was there in the autumn of 1864. This information is found in an affidavit he made on 15 November 1886 in the pension case of AshKeBugNeKay [which means something akin to "Green Leaf Falling"] (aka "Amos Green"). This Odawa hunter and fisher from near shores of Lake Michigan had served with the 1st Michigan Sharp Shooters. Miller testified that he fed and cared for AshKeBugNeKay, who was suffering from scurvy and rheumatism, and that they planned to escape when the weather turned and the rivers were again swimmable.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 21; Occupation: Lumberman; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'8".

His name appears George P. Miller in the affadavit, but George S. Miller in both Bates and the Gettysburg memorial. The affidavit was sworn before a justice of the peace in Corry City, in Erie County, Pa.

Grateful thanks to R. D. Winthrop of Lansing, Michigan, for sharing the affidavit information with me.

John Morgan

Not on muster-out roll.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 22; Occupation: Engineer; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Red; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'5"

Samuel M. Myrtle

Transferred to A Co. 155th reg. P.V., 3 July 1864; Veteran volunteer; Enlisted I Co. 191st Inf Reg. PA. Mustered out with company at Washington, DC, on 28 June 1865.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [no personal information provided.]

William H. Norman

Mustered into service 31 March 1864 at Meadville. Not on muster-out roll.

According to pension index record, filed by his mother Nancy Norman, he died on or before 5 May 1865.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 21; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Indiana Co.; Hair: Auburn; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'9".

John B. Orr

Killed accidentally by musket ball, 14 April 1862. Buried in Yorktown National Cemetery.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 21; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Indiana Co.; Hair: Auburn; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'9".

Orr was shot accidentally by William Henry Wilbur of the 18th Massachusetts, which was camped beside the 62d during the siege of Yorktown. Wilbur disobeyed orders and had his musket both loaded and capped (ready to be fired). When the musket was mishandled and discharged, the ball struck Orr's head, "lifting off his scalp," and "scattering his brain in every direction," according to letter written by two eyewitnesses. Wilbur was sentenced to two years at hard labor at the Rip Raps, a man-made island off shore from Fortress Monroe. Thanks to Donald Thompson, a regimental historian for the 18th Massachusetts for the information about the friendly fire that killed Orr.

1860 census record indicates Orr had been a farm laborer living in West Mahoning Township, Indiana County, before he joined the regiment. He was 18 when the census was taken.

George W. Pontius

Not on muster-out roll.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'8 1/2"

John Reed

Mustered into service 31 August 1861. Accidentally wounded at Hanover. Not on muster-out roll.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 22; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'8".

William Logan Reed

portrait of William Reed

Wounded at Hanover Court House (shot in the leg), at Chancellorsville (received a ball in the left leg), and at Gettysburg (shot in the left arm, left side and through both thighs). Transferred to 14 C. 2 Battalion Veteran Reserve Corps, date unknown.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Teacher; Residence: Indiana Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'7".

His wife, Anna M. Reed, filed for a widow's pension on 12 January 1909 in Pennsylvania. The pension index also indicates that Reed served with the 23d P. V. The 23d, which was a Philadelphia regiment merged with the 61st P. V., which was mustered in from Indiana County, where many of the volunteers from Company D hailed.

According to a genealogical record, Reed was born on 11 February 1843 in Stewartsville, Armstrong Township, Indiana County. He was reared on a farm and taught school. He was attending Elders Ridge Academy when Civil War broke out, quit school to enlist in Co. D. It is not clear to me from the record if he was both teaching school and attending school at the same time or not. He was wounded five times during his service, including at Hanover Courthouse. After his three years service expired, he re-enlisted, but was discharged on Christmas Day, 1864, due to disability from wounds. Returning to civilian life, he went back to school, and completed a literary course at Westminister College, New Wilmington, Pa., in June 1867. Upon graduation, he married a New Wilmington girl, Anna P. Johnson. They had five children. After college, Reed read medicine with Dr. Banks, of Livermore, Westmoreland county, for six months and then studied medicine at Cincinnati, graduating from the College of Physicians and Surgeons. He returned to Indiana County to practice. He first served the community of Shelocta thmoved his practice to Jacksonville. In 1888 he was elected on the Republican ticket to serve in the Pennsyvlania House of Representatives. Upon completion of his term, he movedto Homer City, where he built up an extensive practice. He was living when he died on 26 September 1908.

Listed in Bates as William L. Reed.

George Washington Reep

Discharged May 1862 for malarial poisoning/indigestion while at Yorktown, Va.  Reenlisted into Company E of the 159th Pa. Infantry (14th Pennsylvania Cavalry) on 22 February 1864 and discharged at the mustering out of the company on 24 August 1865 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.He was listed with disease of liver, rheumatism, and heart disease as disabilities at the time of his discharge.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 19; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Butler Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 10 1/2".

Listed as Washington Reep in Bates, where he is also listed as "Not on muster-out roll." Listed as George W. Reep in census and other records. Although his cavalry regiment was discharged from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, it fought until Lee's surrender in the Shenandoah Valley. Moved back to Butler County after the war. He married and may have had one daughter. He outlived his wife. He died of a gunshot wound while living in a home for disabled soldiers on 12 September 1908

George W. Reesman

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 5 1/2". Roll lists first name as Walter.

George W. Reesman pension claim was filed for a minor, William R. Reesman, in Pennsylvania. Date unclear.

John Reesman

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 21; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 8".

Pension index record indicates he was living in Pennsylvania when he died [date unclear] and that Louisa Doverspike was his widow.

Ransford P. Robinson

Mustered into service 25 March 1864 at Meadville. Transferred to Company A, 155th reg. P.V., 3 July 1864. Wounded at Hatchers Run, 27 October 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from Robinson, R.P., A-155 I card]: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Crawford County (Born) Mercer County; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 8". Remarks: Trans. from Company D. 62nd. 7-3-64. Wounded at Hatchers Run, Va. 10-2-64 Disc. by G.O. #77 W.D. (Date Unknown). Rolls show name as Robison, Ransford P.

Listed in the 1860 Census for Hubbard, Ohio, as 13 years old, attending school and living with his parents and eight siblings, all Pennsylvania born. His father's occupation was farmer.

Listed in Bates as R. T. Robinson in the 62d P.V. roster and as R. T. Robinson in 155th P. V. roster. Pension index card confirms name as Ransford P. Robinson. His wife Ida filed for a widow's pension in 1913(?).

David Rumbaugh

Died 6 June 1862.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Butler County; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 6". Remarks: Died in Hosp. 6-6-62

May have died during siege of Yorktown, or may have been in hospital when his regiment was transported to the Peninsula.

William Rumbaugh

Wounded at Yorktown, 5 April 1862. Not on muster-out roll.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 35; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Butler County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Dark; Height: 6'. Remarks: Wounded at Yorktown, Va. 4-55-62

The injury is described this way in The Rebellion Record, 1865, where is name is given as Jacob Rombaugh: "The regiments of Gen. Morell's brigade, although saluted occasionally by the dropping in of shells among them, showed no signs of fear. A shell passed over the Ninth Massachusetts regiment, and struck in the pioneer corps of the Sixty-second Pennsylvania regiment. It first tore away the haversack of Jacob Bell, of company I, then struck —— Musser, of company I, tearing away his cartridge-box, causing it to explode. After this it hit Jacob Rombaugh, of company D, on the left foot, inflicting a severe wound; slightly bruised John Reddy, a drummer-boy, and then hopped into the air and came down without exploding. Musser subsequently died of his injuries." The New York Times, 6 April 1862, lists casulties at Yorktown including among the wounded "Wm. Bamburgh, Co. D, Sixty-second Penn., severely."

Jacob Rumbaugh is listed in the 1860 Census as a farmer in Butler County, but his age is 53, not 35. There is also a William Rumbaugh listed in the same census as a farmer in Butler County, but his age is 54.

Thompson M. Rutter

Transferred to Company A, 155th P. V., 2 July 1864. Transferred to Company I, 191st P. V., 2 June 1865. Mustered out with company at Washington, DC, on 28 June 1865. Lived in Reynoldsville, Pa., after the war.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 25; [No other personal information included.]

George Sanford

Not on muster-out roll.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Carpenter; Residence: Clarion Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'11".

Jeremiah Schreckengost

Not on muster-out roll.

Bates lists him by first initial only. Roll spells last name Schreckengast.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 24; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'1".

A Jeremiah Schreckengast mustered into Company C of the 103rd Pennsylvania Infantry on 3 September 1863. If the same individual, he may have been discharged from the 62d for illness or injury and re-enlisted into a new regiment a year later.

John G. Schreckengost

Died before first battle. Died at Columbia College Hospital, D.C., 6 October 1861. His parents, Joseph C. and Polly Schreckengost filed for pensions, his mother in 1879 and his father in 1888.

Bates lists him by first initial only. Roll spells last name Schreckengast.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'4".

Lewis G. Seip

Previous served in Company K, 47th Pennsylvania Infantry (3 month) from 8 April 1861 to 23 July 1861. Mustered into Company D, 62d P.V. 2 August 1861. Transferred to Company A, 155th reg. P.V., 3 July 1864. Enlisted I Co. 191st Inf Reg. PA. Veteran volunteer. Absent, sick, at muster out. Enlisted K Co. 47th Inf Reg. Pa., 30 August 1865. Mustered Out at Charleston, SC on 25 December 1865.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from K-41 I card]: Age at enrollment: 26. [No additional personal information provided. No information on cards for 62, 155 or 191.]

Pension index indicates he married Esther Seip and died on or before 7 October 1895.

David Shearer

Mustered into service 31 March 1864. Transferred to Company A, 155th reg. P.V., 3 July 1864. Enlisted I Co. 191st Inf Reg. PA. Mustered out with company at Washington, DC, on 28 June 1865.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [See reference to 155 and 191 card. I-191. Information from I card: Age at Enrollment: 38; [No additional personal information provided.]

According to his record in the pension index, he died on or before 6 June 1866. His widow was Lucinda.

B. B. Sibert
(aka Bernard B. Seibert)
portrait of B. B. Sibert, date unknown

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Born 29 May 1839 (making him 22 when he volunteered). Filed for invalid pension 13 June 1902. Married Margaret A. Sibert (second wife). Died in Butler County, Pa., on 4 March 1910.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 22; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Butler Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 6' 1/2".

Portrait and additional information about Private B. B. Sibert was provided by his great-granddaughter Denise Sibert.


Levi Jackson Silvis

Record in pension index, completed by his mother, Lydia (which might indicate he was unmarried), lists service in Company D, but he is not listed in Bates and not found in CWVCF.

James Simpson

Not on muster-out roll.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided.]

Abraham Smeltzer

Mustered into service 31 March 1864. Transferred to Company A, 155th reg. P.V., 3 July 1864. Married Elizabeth Smeltzer before the war. Died in City Point, Va., 25 September 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866[from A-155 I card]: Age at Enrollment: 33; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Clarion County (Born) Westmoreland County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'6"; Remarks: Trans. from Company D. 62d Regt. 7-3-64 Died at City Point, Va. 9-25-64. Rolls spell first name Absolom.

Jesse G. Smith

Mustered into service as a Corporal, but reduced to the ranks, date unknown. Wounded at Gettysburg 2 July 1863; Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 22; Occupation: Teacher; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: N/A; Height: 5'11"

Matthew A. Smith

Died before first battle, on 9 November 1861.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Student; Residence: Indiana Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'9"

If a student and an Indiana County resident, he most likely attended the Elders Ridge Academy.

Samuel W. Smith

Mustered into service 31 March 1864. Transferred to Company A, 155th reg. P.V., 3 July 1864. Killed at Dabney's Mill, 6 February 1865.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Boatman; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'5"

Daniel Smyers

Not on muster-out roll.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: No personal information provided. Name also appears as David Smyers and Daniel Smyres.

John W. Smyers

Transferred to A Co. 155th reg. P.V., 3 July 1864 (where he was promoted to Corporal); Veteran volunteer (Re-enlisted at Licking Run, Va., 28 December 1863). Wounded at Dabney's Mill, 6 February 1865.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Blacksmith; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'6". Card for 155th P. V. spells name Smeyers.

Married Eliza A. Smyers and moved to Illinois after the war. Died in 1891.

William Smyers

Mustered into service 16 March 1864. Transferred to Company A, 155th reg. P.V., 3 July 1864

Card missing in CWVCF.

Henry R. Soxman

Wounded at Gettsyburg. Transferred to 2nd Battalion, Veteran Reserve Corps. Discharged 28 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'8"

Listed in Bates as "Not on muster-out roll."

An archive of Henry P. Soxman was sold at auction in 2003 provides some additional details. After he was wounded at Gettysburg, he was evacuated to Baltimore, then to a hospital in Philadelphia. On the 2 July 1863, he arrived home. He must have returned to service after that, because the U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938 record for Henry R Soxman indicates the discharge on 28 July 1864. He was contacted in Lawrence, Kansas, and his disability was reported as a fractured left leg and other conditions I can't decipher. In contrast, the Douglas County, Kansas, List of Pensioners for 1 January 1883 lists the cause for being pensioned as shell wound, right thigh.

Items included in the archive are, among other things, a flag, a regimental patch, and two diaries he kept from training in 1861 through Gettysburg.

Moved to Douglas County, Kansas, after the war. He was married and farmed and sold insurance. He appears to have moved to Whittier, California, late in his life. According to a newspaper article in the archive, Soxman died tragically trying to save his 8-year-old daughter who was run over by a train. Census information does not confirm that he would have had a daughter that young when he died.

Peter A. Stockdill

Wounded at Fredericksburg, 13 December 1862. Discharged 26 February 1863. Re-enlisted in Company M, 5th Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, 2 September 1864, promoted from private to sergeant, discharged with disbanding of regiment 30 June 1865.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'6"

Listed in Bates as "not on muster-out roll."

In 1870, according to the Census for Cowanshannock, Armstrong County, Peter Stockdill and several other Stockdills, were living with the Eakman family. Jane Stockdill was a house keeper and Peter was a farm laborer. Jane filed for a widow's pension in 1907. Stockdill is buried in Punxsutawney.

Christopher Stuchell
portrait of Christopher Stuchell

Killed at the Wilderness, 5 May 1864. 

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Student; Residence: Indiana Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'8". Rolls show last name as Strickel.

Family records indicate that Stuchell was wounded two or three times in battle before he was killed at the Wilderness. He grew up on a family farm in Washington Township, Indiana County, the son of Samuel and Lily Stuchell. The Stuchells trace their family back to pre-revolutionary days, but the name suffered spelling changes over the years. Christopher Stuchell's family attended the Centre Presbyterian Church at Creekside. If Stuchell was listed as a student and an Indiana County resident, he most likely attended the Elders Ridge Academy.

Listed in Bates as "Not on muster-out roll."

Thanks to Paul Stuchell for providing me the source for the extra information about this volunteer.

Robert Sutton

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Boatman; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 5 1/2"

Mustered in as Musician; mustered out as a Private.

John B. Taylor

Veteran volunteer, reenlistied in 29 January 1864 at Licking Run, Va. Deserted, date unknown, according to CWVCF.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 6'

Listed in Bates as "Not on muster-out roll."

Jacob N. Thompson

Discharged for disability, 6 June 1862, according to CWVCF. Bates indicates "Not on muster-out roll."

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 21; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'6"

Date of death unknown. Buried Oakmont Cemetery, Verona, Pa.

Henry A. Troutman

Mustered into service on 23 August 1862. Wounded at Cold Harbor, 2 June 1864. Transferred to Company A, 155th reg. P.V., 3 July 1864. Mustered out with company 2 June 1865. Resided in Dubois, Pa., after the war. [Not listed in Bates.]

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; no other personal information listed.

John A. Walker

Killed at Gettysburg 2 July 1863; buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery, section D, Grave 77. Born where Crooked Creek Lake is today. Listed in 1860 Census as living in Eddyville, Armstrong Co., Pa. [Not in Bates nor CWVCF]

John W. Waters

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 30; Occupation: Blacksmith; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 6 1/2". Rolls show last name as Walters.

John M. Watson
portrait of John M. Watson

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: M.I: As Mus; Age at Enrollment: 21; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Indiana Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'10"

Mustered in as Musician; mustered out as a Private, according to the "United States National Archives. Civil War Service Records [database on-line]." He was a fifer according to a report of the Kansas State Historical Society (1916).

Watson kept a photo album with pictures of his comrads from the 62d Pennsylvania, primarily soldiers from Company D. Will Gorges, of Civil War Battleground Antiques, kindly shared with me images from a photo album and granted me permission to use them on this site. The album was sold for $5000. Years after the sale, the PHOTO ALBUM was reported to have been STOLEN from the Marshall County Courthouse Museum, in Marysville, Kansas.

I wondered what the album was doing in Kansas, and through Portrait and Biographical Album of Marshall County, Kansas (Chicago: Chapman Brothers, 1889), I found an answer. John M. Watson moved to Kansas after the war and must have brought the album and diary with him. According the biographical essay in the book, John M. Watson was born in Indiana County, the son of Thomas Watson, a builder of Pennsylvania canal boats (while living in Saltsburg) who later became a farmer near Elder's Ridge. John was the eldest of eight children. He attended Elder's Ridge Academy before enlisting in Company D, The biographical sketch indicates he escaped wound and injury. After the war he returned to Pennsylvania and continued his education at Elder's Ridge until the spring of 1865, when "attacked by the Western fever" he moved to Marshall County, Kansas. He purchased 320 acres of land in Wells Township, and then added another 160 acres under the Homestead Act, plus an additional 80 after that. In addition to farming, he served for one two year term as Register of Deeds of Marshall County. Throughout his years in Kansas he remained active in Republican politics, serving on committees and councils and attending conventions. In 1880 he rented out his farm and moved to Frankfort to try his hand at other business. He first bought and sold livestock, then worked for and later owned a lumber company. He must have been proud of his service in the Civil War, for he became active in the Grand Army of the Republic, serving as quartermaster of Henderson Post No. 53 of the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Kansas.

He married Emma McDougal, a native of Missouri, on 4 February 1872. They had four children: Frank W., Thomas II., Ida, and Wiley H. We have this description of Watson: "a man of medium stature and build ; his black hair and beard are very slightly sprinkled with gray. His eyes and complexion are dark. He is a man of uniform courtesy, genial and companionable."

Watson also claimed, according to the 1916 Biennial Report of the Kansas State Historical Society, to have owned a Colt's navy revolver that once belonged to John Brown. According to Watson, when he presented the revolver to the Kansas Historical Society, several of John Brown's possession had been carried by A. G. Hazlett, when he escaped from Harper's Ferry. After Hazlett was then captured and put on trial, he gave a belt, scabbard and revolver to Robert Smith. When Robert Smith's sons enlisted in the army, he gave the belt and scabbard to one son [William?] and the revolver to another, Mathew A. Smith. Mat Smith then sold the revolver to Watson, who claimed he carried the revolver through three years of service and used it every time he went into battle.

Henry Weaver
portrait of Henry Weaver

Transferred to Company A, 155th reg. P.V., 3 July 1864; Veteran volunteer. Promoted to Corporal 18 February 1865. Discharged by general order 5 June 1865.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 19; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Jefferson Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'4"

The 1890 Veterans Schedule indicates his home then was Putneyville, Mahoning Township, Armstrong County. No disabilities are listed for him.

He moved to Indiana County after the war, married, had a family, and worked as farm hand or farmer. In 1920 he and his wife were both living with their son Elias in West Mahoning Township.

William Wilson

Transferred to A Co. 155th reg. P.V., 3 July 1864; Veteran volunteer.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [See references to 155 and 191, but 191 card is blank.]

James S. Wood

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Blacksmith; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 6 1/2".

Joseph Worling

Not on muster-out roll.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information provided.]

Filed for invalid pension on 17 October 1864. Thinnie Worling filed for a widow's pension 7 October 1897, but listed 63 as the number of the regiment.

William P. Wyke

Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864.

Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Butler Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 6".

According to the 1890 Veterans Schedule, William P. Wyke was then living in Wilkinsburg, with no disabilities listed. In the 1900 Census for Pittsburgh's Ward 37 he was listed as a stationary engineer living with Rosabella, his wife of 35 years. They owned their own home be were still paying a mortgage. They had two children, but only one was living at home.

Notes

Thumnail images on this page are all links to larger portraits. All portraits and signatures on this page or linked from this page are available courtesy of Will & Lynn Gorges' Civil War Battleground Antiques

NOTE: Armstrong County Pennsylvania Genealogy Project includes a transcription of Robert Walker Smith's History of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: Waterman, Watkins & Co., 1883), which contains information about the 62d Pennsylvania. Unfortunately the roster for Company D listed there is incomplete, and information concerning Company G is inaccurate. The roster is for Company G of the 63d Pennsylvania, not the 62d. I don't know whether the error is in the original or the transcription.

Not on muster-out roll indicates fate had not been determined at the close of the war, at which time these rolls were made out. Those who died before first battle probably were victims of typhoid fever that became rampant during the fall and winter of 1861/62 while the regiment was stationed at Minor's Hill, Va.

The Veteran Reserve Corps, originally called the Invalid Corps, was the military body to which soldiers were transferred when they were not healthy enough to be sent back to their original unit, but not sick or disabled enough to be sent home.

Sources

Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-5. Volume III. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. -- available online through University of Michigan's Making of America series.

Digital Archives of the State of Pennsylvania. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866.

Under the Maltese cross, Antietam to Appomattox, the Loyal Uprising in Western Pennsylvania, 1861-1865; Campaigns 155th Pennsylvania Regiment, Narrated by the Rank and File. Pittsburg: The 155th Regimental Association, 1910. -- available online through the Historic Pittsburgh Full Text Collection.

Cline, J.A. Company "K," 155th Pa. Volunteer Zouaves: A Detailed History of Its Organization and Service to the Country during the Civil War from 1852 until the Collapse of the Rebellion, available through GoogleBooks.

All but one of the portraits on this page are courtesy of Will & Lynn Gorges' Civil War Battleground Antiques from a photo album once owned by Company D member John M. Watson. ALERT: THIS PHOTO ALBUM HAS BEEN STOLEN!

Most of the information about Private John Henderson was gathered from personal interviews with Robert Cree Duncan and Joseph R. Henderson. Much of their information about his migration to College Springs, Iowa, came from their cousin Walter G. Patterson, who visited College Springs Iowa in the 1940s and interviewed residents for a Patterson genealogical project. Some of Walter Patterson's information was included in a biographical sketch of John Alexander Patterson that was prepared on 1 May 1995 by David Dwight Patterson, his great grandson, and posted on a Patterson genealogy website by his grandson, Mike Patterson. Unfortunately that website has disappeared.


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This page authored and maintained by John R. Henderson ( jhenderson @ icyousee . org), Lodi, NY.
Last modified: 1 November 2013.
John R. Henderson's grandfather, John G. Henderson, had an uncle, John Henderson, a resident of Elders Ridge in Indiana County, who was a soldier in Company D.
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