62d Pennsylvania Volunteers

Company H was recruited by Captain Thomas Espy principally around the communities of Bethel Park and Upper St. Clair. The St. Clair Guards were already formed as a local militia in 1860 perhaps in response to the visit to Pittsburgh by the Chicago Zouaves. Their Colors were purchased in 1860 at a cost of $46.25. Upon arrival in Harrisburg the Colors were returned to Capt. Espy's family when it was learned that company flags were not permitted..

Most volunteers in Company H signed up for the new regiment on the Fourth of July, even if they were not officially mustered in until later. An immense body of Pittsburgh's Home Guard held a grand parade on the Fourth and heard great orators, none more stem-winding as Colonel Black, who officially began organizing his regiment that day.

Espy was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church, and a high percentage of the volunteers in this company, especially the officer corps, came from that church, including several from Espy's own family.

Company Roster

Officers, Commissioned and Non-Commissioned

Name	Rank	Remarks (All officers mustered in on 25 July 1861 except where noted)
Thomas Espy	Captain	Mustered in 4 July 1861. Wounded and captured at Gaines' Mill 27 June 1862. Died 6 July 1862 while a prisoner. His body was never recovered, but a monument to him was erected in Bethel Cemetery. According to Thomas Cushing's History of Allegheny county (1889), Thomas Espy was the eldest son of James and Fife Espy. Born in 1807 he received a public school education and then pursued farming and also operated a grist mill. He married Elizabeth Hickman, and they had eight children. Two of his sons-in-laws bear the last names of other Company H volunteers: Hultz and Santers. He was an active member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 50; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong Co.; Hair: Gray; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Dark; Height: 6' The Captain Thomas Espy Post, No. 153 of the Grand Army of the Republic, was named in his honor. It was given a charter in December 1879 in Carnegie, Pa.,, and remained active until the early 1930s when the post was finally closed. In recent years the room and contents have been restored and cataloged. It is now part of the Carnegie Free Public Library.
Samuel Conner	2d Lieutenant; 1st Lieutenant; Captain	Mustered in 4 July 1861. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant 13 December 1861; to Captain on 8 July 1862. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 40; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Armstrong County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'9" A list of killed and wounded at Gettysburg found on page one of the 7 July 1863 Philadelphia Press indicates that Conner was wounded in the wrist. Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
Isaac Hultz	1st Lieutenant	Mustered in 4 July 1861. Resigned 12 December 1861. [Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, according to CWVCF] Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 25; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'9" Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park, and buried in Bethel Cemetery.
Samuel M. Adams	1st Sergeant; 1st Lieutenant	Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 1st Lieutenant 8 July 1862. Wounded and captured at Malvern Hill, 1 July 1862. Listed on register of Paroled Prisoners of War Transferred to Hospital Tranport "Knickerbocker" from City Point, Va., July 22, 1862. Died 4 June 1864 from wounds received at Cold Harbor 3 June 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 36; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny County, Pa.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'11"; Remarks: Pr. to 1st Sgt. (date unknown). (Pr. to 1st Lt 7-8-62. Wounded and Captured at Malvern Hill, Va. 7-1-62. Died 6-4-64 of wounds received at Cold Harbor, Va. 6-3-64. Bates). Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park. Either buried or had a monument to his honor erected in Bethel Cemetery.
William Longdon	2d Lieutenant	Mustered in 4 July 1861. Resigned 26 September 1862 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 30; Occupation: Painter; Residence: Allegheny County, Pa.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Light; Height: 5'10"; Remarks: Pr. to 2nd lt. 12-20-61. Resigned 9-28-62. [mustered in as 1st Sgt.]
John D. Sauters	Corporal; Sergeant; 2d Lieutenant	Mustered in 4 July 1861. Promoted to Sergeant 8 September 1861; to 1st Sergeant 8 July 1862; to 2nd Lieutenant 29 September 1862. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 22; Occupation: Clerk; Residence: Allegheny County, Pa.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'11"; Remarks: Exp. of Term. (Pr. to Sgt. 9-8-61 to 1st Sgt. 7-8-62 to 2nd lt. 9-29-62. Bates). Name spelled Santers in Bates, but Sauters in pension and church records. Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park, and buried in Bethel Cemetery.
James Espy	Sergeant; 1st Sergeant	Promoted to Sergeant 8 September 1861; to 1st Sergeant 30 September 1862. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 24; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'6"; Remarks: (Pr. Sgt. 9-8-61 1st Sgt. 9-30-62. Bates) Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
Thomas D. Douglass	Sergeant	Absent on detached duty at muster out. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 25; Occupation: Teacher; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'9 1/2": Remarks: Absent on detached service at M. O. Bates). Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
John T. Fife	Corporal; Sergeant	Promoted to Sergeant 1 July 1862. Wounded at Spottsylvania Court House May 12, 1864. Absent at muster out. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 24; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny Co..; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'10" Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park, and buried in Bethel Cemetery.
Samuel S. McFarlane	Private; Sergeant	Promoted to Sergeant 1 July 1862. Absent, sick, at muster out Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair Height: 6'; Remarks: (Pr. to Sgt. 7-1-62. Absent sick at M.O. Bates). Rolls show last name as McFarland.
Jesse S. Espy	Corporal; Sergeant	Promoted to Sergeant 1 March 1863. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'6 1/2"; Remarks: (Pr. to Sgt. 3-1-63. Bates). Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
Israel P. Hultz	Sergeant	Died before first battle, at Camp Rapp at Kendall Green, Washington D. C., 8 September 1861. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 25; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 6'3" Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
Charles Cochran	Sergeant	Killed at Gaines' Mill 27 June 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'7"
Wilson McCully	Corporal; Sergeant	Promoted Sergeant 30 September 1862. Died at Falmouth, Va. 13 January 1863. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 22; Occupation: Student; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'10 1/2"; Remarks: (Pr. Sgt. 9-30-62. Died at Falmouth, Va. 1-13-63. Bates). Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park, and buried in Bethel Cemetery.
M. M. Belzhoover	Corporal	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Blacksmith; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'8 1/2" [Name listed as Beltzhoover] A list of killed and wounded at Gettysburg found on page one of the 7 July 1863 Philadelphia Press indicates that Captain [sic] L. M. Bellzhoover was wounded in the arm and breast.
Washington C. Neel	Corporal	Captured at Gettysburg, 2 July 1863. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'9"
William S. Wallace	Private; Corporal	Promoted to Corporal, 1 July 1862. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 21; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'11 1/2" Listed as a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park, but his obituary indicates he was an almost lifelong member of the Presbyterian church at Bridgeville. Also according to his obituary in the McDonald Record, Wallace died in August 1905 at age 65 and had been "a well-known farmer and business man of near Boyce station." "He was severely wounded in the second day's fighting at Gettysburg, and throughout his life carried a souvenir of the occasion in the shape of a Confederate bullet. He recovered from his wound and rejoined his regiment at once." He was survived by his widow, Mrs. Estella Leeper Wallace, and three daughters.
Jareb B. Fife	Private; Corporal	Promoted to Corporal, 30 September1862. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'7"; Remarks: (Pr. to Corp. 9-30-62. Bates). Fife, in his application to become a charter member of the Espy Post of the GAR, indicated he was born in Allegheny County and was now residing in Mansfield and had the occupation of superintendent. Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
James Rankin	Private; Corporal	Promoted to Corporal, 1 March 1863. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'7 1/2"; Remarks: (Pr. to Corp. 3-1-63. Bates). Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park, and buried in Bethel Cemetery.
William Walker	Private; Corporal	Promoted to Corporal, February 19, 1864. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Re-enlisted as a Sgt. in Company G of the 2nd USV on 6 March 1865 and was mustered out on 6 march 1866 by reason of expiration of term. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'8 1/4"; Remarks: (Pr. to Corp. 2-19-64. Bates). Walker, in his application to become a member of the Espy Post of the GAR indicated he had been born in Alleghany County and was now residing in Upper Saint Clair and had the occupation of farmer. Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park, and buried in Bethel Cemetery.
Robert M. Long	Corporal	Died at Falmouth, Va. 24 December 1862, age 23. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 22; Occupation: Carpenter; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'6"; Remarks: (Died at Falmouth, Va. 12-24-62. Bates). Listed on a veteran's roster as member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park, but buried in the St. Clair Cemetery, Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania
James Lee Graham	Corporal	Wounded and captured at Malvern Hill 1 July 1862. Died, date unknown. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 22; Occupation: Physician; Residence: Washington County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'10"; Remarks: (Pr. to Corp date unknown. Wounded & Captured at Malvern Hill, Va. 7-1-62. Died date unknown. Bates) As reported in Brian Burton's book about the Seven Days Battle, Extraordinary Circumstances (2001), Graham wrote a letter home to his wife Ellen on 16 June 1862 while he was serving as a steward in the division hospital, estimating that 25 percent of the army was sick. Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
William H. Conner	Private; Corporal	Mustered in as Drummer, according to "United States National Archives. Civil War Service Records [database on-line]." Mustered in as private, according to Bates and CWVCF. Promoted to Corporal December 25, 1862. Wounded at Gettysburg, 2 July 1863. Killed at Cold Harbor 3 June 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 25; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Allegheny, Pa.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'8" Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
John T. Freeman	Corporal	Died on 25 June 1864 of wounds received at Gettysburg, 2 July 1863. Died at the Depot Field Hospital, City Point, Va., and buried in the hospital cemetery. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 20; Occupation: Brick Maker; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'6". Remarks: Pr. to Corp. date unknown. Died of wounds received at Gettysburg, 7-2-62.
Johnston G. West	Musician; Private; Corporal	Discharged December 16, 1863, for wounds received, with loss of leg, at Gettysburg, 2 July 1863. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: [blank].; Hair: Red; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fir; Height: 5' 9 "; Remarks: Rolls show first name as Jonathan. Mustered in as Musician; mustered out as Corporal, according to the "United States National Archives. Civil War Service Records [database on-line]." Rank of Corporal supported by list of killed and wounded at Gettysburg found on page one of the 7 July 1863 Philadelphia Press indicates that Corporal John G. West was wounded in the ankle. West became Allegheny County Coroner. Married Mary Harlan Vickroy. Children: Vickroy, Ethel, Kenneth, Agnes.

Musicians

William H. Conner	Mustered in as Drummer, according to "United States National Archives. Civil War Service Records [database on-line]." Mustered in as private, according to Bates and CWVCF. Promoted to Corporal December 25, 1862. Wounded at Gettysburg, 2 July 1863. Killed at Cold Harbor 3 June 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 25; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Allegheny, Pa.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'8" Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
John P. Hultz	Mustered in as musician, according to CWVCF. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'8 3/4" Mustered in as Drummer; mustered out as Private, according to "United States National Archives. Civil War Service Records [database on-line]." Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
Thomas H. Lynch	Mustered in as private, according to Bates and CWVCF. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Possibly captured at Gainseville, 27 June 1862, as evidenced by Private W. H. Lynch being listed on register of Prisoners Received at C. S. Prison [Richmond?] on June 27th and 29th, 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 26; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Sandy; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Fair; Height: 6' 1/2" Gravestone in Anne Ashley cemetery, Munhall, Pa., where he is buried, indicates he served as Musician and Private. Born 1834. Died 4 August 1905.

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"

Name	Remarks. (All mustered in on 25 July 1861, except where noted.)
John L. Anderson	Substitute. Mustered in 16 July 1863. Wounded at Spottsylvania Court House 12 May 1864. Transferred to Company E, 155th P. V. 2 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from E 155 I card]: Age at Enrollment: 28; [No additional personal information provided]; Remarks: (Wounded at Spottsylvania C.H. 5-12-64 Bates) Trans. from Company H. 62nd. Regt. 7-2-64. Dis. S.C. of D. (date unknown)
Daniel Beltzhoover	Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, September 1, 1863. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 36; Occupation: Boatman; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'10 3/4" Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
John Hair Berry	Captured at Gettysburg, 2 July 1863. Imprisoned for about 6 months at Belle Isle & Libby prisons in Richmond, before being released to a recovery camp in Maryland. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [under Berry John A.]: Age at Enrollment: 21; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Washington County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'1 1/2" Remarks: (Captured at Gettysburg 7-2-63. Bates). Rolls show middle initial as H. John H. Berry was born to John & Mary Leyda Berry on 7 January 1840 in Nottingham Township, Washington County and died on 16 February 1904 in Pittsburgh, PA. He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery in the Lawrenceville. He was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park. He died unmarried and left no descendants. Listed in Bates as John A. Berry. Thanks to Clara M. Berry for additional information about this volunteer.
Benjamin Bizzard	Substitute. Mustered in 8 August 1863. Deserted 29 November 1863. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 30; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Allegheny Couty (Born) Brownsville, Pa.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'6 1/2" Remarks: Deserted 11-29-63 in Virginia. All information taken from Deserter Roll.
Eli C. Bower	Transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V., 2 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from E 155 I card]: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: None; Residence: [not listed]; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'5 1/2" Remarks: Trans. from Company H. 62nd. Regt. 7-2-64. Dis. by Exp. of Term. Rolls spell last name Bowers.
Joshua Brown	Transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V., 2 July 1864. Transferred to Co. F, 191st P.V. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [See reference to Company E. 155th Regt., then see reference to Co. F 191st Regt, which is blank.]
Thomas E. Burtt	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [under Burt Thomas E.]: Age at Enrollment: 27; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'9 1/2" Remarks: Rolls show last name as "BURTT". Listed as Thomas E. Burt in Bates. According to the 1860 Census, Thos. Burtt, aged 26, who was born in Pennsylvania and whose occupation was miner, was living with his parents and four siblings in Chartier Township, Allegheny County. According to the 1880 Census, he was still living with his mother and two siblings and working as a miner, but now in Union Township, Allegheny County.
Daniel Chambers	Drafted. Wounded at Spottsylvania Court House 14 May 1864. Transferred to Co E, 155th P. V, 2 July 1863. Transferred to Company F, 191st P.V. on 2 June 1865. Mustered out on 28 Jun 1865 at Washington, D.C. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [no personal information provided. See reference to Company E. 155th Regt., then see reference to Co. F 191st Regt, which is missing.] Daniel C. Chambers, son of Lewis C. Chambers and Elizabeth Hilliard, was born in June 1830 in Venango Township, Butler County, and died 15 January 1918 in Colebrook Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio. He married Eliza C. McCamey in 1856 in Butler County. They had nine children.
W. M. Clemenston	Died near Licking Run, Va. December 22, 1863. Buried in National Cemetery, Arlington VA -- block 2, section E, row 6, grave 76. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [under Clementson]: Age at Enrollment: 25; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Hazel; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'3"; Remarks: (Died near Licken Run, Va. 12-22-63. Buried in Natl. Cem. Arlington, Va. Block 2 Section E, Row 6, Grave 76. Bates).
James T. Couch	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 22; Occupation: Mill Right [sic]; Residence: Allegheny, County.; Hair: Red; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'9 1/2 " Couch, in his application to become a member of the Espy Post of the GAR, indicated he was born in Allegheny County and was now residing in Scott Township and had the occupation of farmer. Couch family records indicate James and Joseph were brothers. He married Elizabeth Larimer and owned land in the Mt. Lebanon/Scott Township area. Listed on a veteran's roster as member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park, but buried in the St. Clair Cemetery, Mt. Lebanon.
Joseph Couch	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 30; Occupation: Lawyer [typo for Sawyer?]; Residence: Allegheny, Pa.; Hair: Red; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 6'1 1/2 " Couch, in his application to become a member of the Espy Post of the GAR, indicated he was born in Allegheny County and was now residing in Per[?] and had the occupation of sawyer. Couch family records indicate James and Joseph were brothers. Joseph was a mechanic and millwright and a Republican. In 1850, Joseph married Sarah Rankin; they lived in what is now Bridgeville with their 10 children. According to the 1880 census, Joseph was a carpenter, but had been unemployed for five month. His wife was listed as being unable to write. Listed on a veteran's roster as member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park, but buried in the St. Clair Cemetery, Mt. Lebanon.
Alexander Coulter	Drafted. Mustered in 16 July 1863. Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate 18 November 1863. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information listed.] Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
Noble Calhoun Cowan	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 28; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'10" Died 11 October 1909. Buried in Lebanon Cemetery
Edward Cox	Discharged on Surgeon's certificate 29 January 1863 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 30; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Red; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'7"
William Coxen	Killed at Wilderness 5 May 1864. Buried in Wilderness burial grounds Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No personal information listed.]
Henry Croco	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Enrollment: 37; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'6 1/2"
Thomas Davis	Killed at North Anna River May1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 26; Occupation: Tippleman; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'10 1/2"; Remarks: (Killed at North Anna River, Va. 5-23-64. Bates)
Jacob Debalt	Discharged on Surgeon's certificate 27 March 1863. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [under Debolt]: Age at Enrollment: 22; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'5 1/2"; Remarks: (S.C. of D. Bates).
Andrew M. Driggs	Mustered in 8 October 1863. Transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V. 2 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 22; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: (Born) Litchfield, Conn.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'9 1/2"; Remarks:(Trans. to Company E, 155th Rgt. P.V. 7-2-64.
Barnet B. W. Drake	Mustered in 10 February 1862. Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, July 18 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Teamster; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'6"; Remarks: Rolls spell first name Bennett. Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
John B. Drake	Died at David's Island NY of wounds received at Malvern Hill 1 July 1862. Listed on the register of Sick and Wounded Prisoners of War from Pennsylvania Delivered on Parole at City Point, Va., July 19, 1862, signed by Jas. D. Cullen, Chief Surgeon of General Longstreet's Corps, C. S. A. Remarks indicated his wound was "Leg, Severe." Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 21; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'6" Buried in Cypress Hill Cemetery, Long Island. Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
James Dunnigan	Died May 24 1862. Buried in Cypress Hill Cemetery, Long Island. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'3 1/2"; Remarks: (Died 5-24-62. Buried in Cypress Hill, Cem. L.I. Bates).
William Eich	Transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V. 2 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [See reference to Co. "F" - 191 P.V., but that card is blank.]
Charles Evans	Killed at Malvern Hill 1 July 1862 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 19; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'6" Charles was brother of Private John Evans.
John Evans	Mustered out with company 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'11 1/2" Following the war, John Evans moved west and lived in Nevada City, California from about 1868 until his death, 27 November 1918. He was married to Florence Evans. He was a Mason. He is buried at the Pine Grove Cemetery. Evans represented Nevada County at the fifty-year Gettysburg reunion held in 1913 and was one of about thirty from California to attend. John was brother of Private Charles Evans. Thanks to Steve Cottrell, of Nevada City, for post-war information about John Evans.
James Espy Fife	Died at Falmouth Va. 18 December 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny Co..; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 6'2" Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park, and buried in Bethel Cemetery.
Johnston A. Fife	Transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V., 2 July 1864 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 29 [No additional personal information provided.] Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
William J. Fife	Mustered out with company 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny Co..; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'9 3/4" According to his obituary inthe Canonsburg Daily Notes, Thursday 29 March 1923, Fife was born in September 1841 near Mont Clair and lived on a farm there nearly his entire life. For over 40 years he had been clerk of session of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park. He was survived by three sons and a daughter. He was buried in Bethel Cemetery.
Joseph Fisher	Captured at Gettysburg 2 July 1863. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [Cards missing online from Fisher, John H. to Fisher, William] Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
James M. Foreman	Died before first battle, at hospital in Georgetown D. C., 15 October 1861 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny Co..; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'8"
George. W. Freeman	Discharged on Surgeon's certificate 9 July 1863 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 19; Occupation: Brick Maker; Residence:[n/a]; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'9"
Robert Gatenby	Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, 1 November 1862 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 42; Occupation: Carpenter; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'9" Remarks: (S.C. of D. Bates).
Joseph Gibson	Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, 11 May 1863. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [no personal information provided.] Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
William Gibson	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'4" His wife's name was Margaret. They are buried together in the St. Clair Cemetery, Mt. Lebanon. He is listed on a veteran's roster as a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
Isaac E. Graham	Discharged 26 September 1862, for wounds received in action. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Blacksmith; Residence: Allegheny; Hair: Black; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'9 1/2" Remarks: (Died for wounds received in action. Bates). Not sure if CWVCF is in error or not. Bates states "discharged" not died. Isaac filed for veteran pension on 13 October 1862.
Benjamin F. Gray	Killed at Gaines' Mill, Va. 27 June 1862 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 22; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny Co..; Hair: Light; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'5 1/2"
John Griffiths	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 26; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion:Dark; Height: 5'4 1/2"
William Guthrie	Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, 11 December 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 31; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Gray; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'10 1/2"; Remarks: (S.C. of D. Bates). Born 1817. Died 1910. Buried in Anne Ashley cemetery, Munhall, Pa.
Clement Hagerman	Missing at Gettysburg, 2 July 1863. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'11 1/2"; Remarks: (Missing at Gettysburgh [sic] 7-2-63. Bates). His mother, Caroline Hagerman, filed for a pension in 1864.
H. O. Hallman	Died before first battle, 1 December 1861. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [Unable to locate card.]
John R. Hastings	Wounded with loss of leg, at Gettysburg, 2 July 1863. Absent in hospital at muster out. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 21; Occupation: [blank]; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Light; Height: 5'6 3/4"; Remarks: (Wounded with loss of leg at Gettysburg 7-2-63 in Hospital at M.O. Bates). Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
William H. Hastings	Killed at Cold Harbor, 3 June 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [card blank] Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
John Hays	Died before first battle, 21 November 1861. Buried in Military Asylum. Cemetery, D. C. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 43; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Gray; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'11 1/2"; Remarks: Died 11-25-61 at Brigade Hospital, Va. (Buried in Mil. Asy. Cem. D.C. Bates).
William Hill	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 26; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion:Dark; Height: 5'9" Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
Jonathan Brone Hillard	Drafted. Mustered in 16 July 1863. Wounded at Spottsylvania Court House 12 May 1864. Transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V., 12 June 1864 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [no personal information provided. See reference to Company E. 155th Regt., then see reference to Co. F 191st Regt, which is non-existent. The card for Jonathann B. Helliard, F- 191 I, is blank.] Named listed in Bates as J. B. Hilliard. Jonathan Brone and John McMillan Hillard were brothers, sons of Jane McMillan and John Hillard. Jonathan Brone Hillard was born 14 April 1831 in Eau Claire, Venango Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. He married Catharine Logue on 17 June 1861 and had nine children. The 1890 Veterans Schedule Census indicates his wound at Spindle's Clearing, Laurel Hill was "part of index finger of right hand shot off." While serving in Company E of the 155th, Jonathan took part in the formal surrender of the arms and battle flags by General Lee’s Confederate troops on 12 April 1865 at Appomattox Courthouse. On 2 June 1865, he was reassigned as Jonat'n B. Helliard to Company F, 191st. Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was then discharged 22 June 1865. After the war, he was an active member of the Samuel J. Rosenberry Post, Grand Army of the Republic, Eau Claire, Pennsylvania, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Eau Claire, Pennsylvania. At the time of his death on 5 July 1926 in Eau Claire, his obituary in the Butler County Citizen indicated that aged 97, he was "believed to be the oldest Civil War veteran in Butler County." Portrait of J. B. Hillard is a charcoal drawing from about 1890. The original is in the collection of his great grandson, Lee A. Hillard. Thanks to Lee A. Hillard for the portrait and the additional personal information.
John McMillan Hillard	Drafted. Mustered in 16 July 1863. Wounded at Wilderness, 5 May 1864. Transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V., 2 July 1864 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from card for E - 155 I]: Age: 21 [no additional personal information provided] Remarks: (Wounded at Wilderness, Va. 5-5-64 Bates) Trans from Company H. 62nd. Regt. 7-2-64. Dis. by G.O. #77 W.D. (date unknown) Name listed as John M. Hilliard in Bates. Jonathan Brone and John McMillan Hillard were brothers, sons of Jane McMillan and John Hillard. John McMillan Hillard was born on 2 June 1842 at Eau Claire, Venango Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. He married Eliza Jane Jamison on 18 February 1864 in Butler County. They had fourteen children. The 1890 Veterans Schedule census has his discharge date as 28 April 1865 and shows he was shot in the right shoulder. He was wounded in the right shoulder at the Battle of the Wilderness at Sanders Field on 5 May 1864. He was also accidentally shot in the hip in February 1864, while in winter quarters at Licking Run, near Warrenton, Virginia. While serving in the 155th P.V., John took part in the formal surrender of the arms and battle flags by General Lee’s Confederate troops on 12 April 1865 at Appomattox Courthouse. After the war he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Eau Claire, Pennsylvania. He died on 17 March 1906 in Fairview Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. A colored charcoal drawing of John is courtesy of Lee A. Hillard. It was provided to him by David Ross Snyder, John's great great grandson. It was probably drawn from a tintype or daguerreotype made while John was in the service. Thanks to Lee A. Hillard for the portrait and the additional personal information.
Benjamin Hillman	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 29; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'8"
Joseph S. Hope	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 19; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'11" Hope, in his application to become a member of the Espy Post of the GAR, indicated he was born in Allegheny County and was now residing in Carnegie with the occupation of farmer. Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
John Preston Hultz	Mustered in as musician, according to CWVCF. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'8 3/4" Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park, and buried in Bethel Cemetery. Died 25 November 1921, according to Proceedings of the 56th Annual Encampment of the Department of Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic (Altoona, 1922).
Marshal M. Hultz	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 24; Occupation: Physician; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'8 1/2" Hultz contracted a disease in the army and died at age 28 shortly after returning home. Hultz family records indicate he served as a surgeon. Bates indicates he mustered in as a private, CWVCF indicates he mustered in and out as a corporal. "United States National Archives. Civil War Service Records [database on-line]" indicates he mustered in as a Corporal and mustered out as a Private. Marshall attended Bethel Academy and studied medicine at Jefferson Medical College in Philadephia. In 1860, Marshall began practicing medicine in Clokeyville, Washington County, Pa. He never married. Listed on a veteran's roster as member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park, but buried in the St. Clair Cemetery, Mt. Lebanon.
Christopher Hyser	Captured at Gettysburg, 2 July 1863. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 19; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'7"
John A. Irwin	Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, 15 July 1862. Reenlisted on 26 August 1864 with Company G, 6th Artillary, as Sergeant. Promoted to 2d then 1st Lieutenant. Mustered out with battery,13 June 1865. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 22; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny County.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'8 1/2"
Reuben M. Irwin	Drafted. Missing at Spottsylvania Court House, 12 May 1864. Transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V., 2 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V]: Other than indicating that he mustered in on 11 July 1863 at Butler County, no personal information is included. Remarks: Missing at Spottsylvania C. H., Va. 5-12-64. Trans. from Company H 62nd. Regt. 7-2-64. Dropped from rolls by S.O. #350 12-21-65 his whereabouts being unknown.
Amos Jones	Mustered in 21 February 1862. Transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V., 2 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from E 155 I card]: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Carpenter; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'4 1/2"; Remarks: Trans. from Company H. 62nd Regt. 7-2-64. Dropped from rolls by S.O. #350 12-21-65. His whereabouts being unknown.
John Jones	Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, 5 December 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 45; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'4 1/2"; Remarks: (S.C. of D. Bates).
John Keenan	Mustered in 16 September 1863. Not on muster-out roll Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age: 20; Occupation: Puddler; Residence: (Born) Queens County, Ireland); Hair: Dark; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'8" Listed in Bates as Unassigned.
Abram Leyda	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'5"
Joseph F. Linhart	Captured at Gettysburg, 2 July 1863. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: light; Height: 5'6 1/2"; Remarks: (Captured at Gettysburg 7-2-63. Bates). Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
George Llewellyn	Wounded at Gaines' Mill, Va. 27 June 1862. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 42; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Gray; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'6"; Remarks: (Wounded at Gaines Mill, a. 6-27-62. Bates).
Jacob Lorenz	Missing at Gettysburg, 2 July 1863. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: No information available.
Richard Loudman	Killed at Gettysburg, 2 July 1863. Buried in National Cemetery, section D, grave 78 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 8 1/2"
Milton Lynch	Missing at Gaines' Mill 27 June 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5' 9 1/2"
Thomas H. Lynch	Mustered in a private, according to Bates and CWVCF. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 26; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Sandy; Eyes: Grey; Complexion: Fair; Height: 6' 1/2" Gravestone in Anne Ashley cemetery, Munhall, Pa., where he is buried indicates he served as Musician and Private. Born 1834. Died 4 August 1905.
David R. Lyon	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 21; Occupation: Student; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'8 1/2" David Randall Lyon was born on a farm in Snowden Township, Allegheny County, near Library. He graduated from the University of Michigan medical school in March of 1867, but he had a troubled life after that. When one brother died in 1871, the estate notes that David was not good for a $25 debt. In an era when divorce was rare, his wife successfully sued for divorce on grounds of neglect, physical and mental cruelty, and drunkenness. After he was admitted to the Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' home in Sandusky, the record from a physical examination indicated his body was wrecked. He was awarded a veteran's pension of $12 per month for disease of the chest in 1892. About a month later, Lyon died, on 3 July 1892 at the home, most likely of tuberculosis. He was buried on the grounds. My thanks to Richard Buck, who has researched David R. Lyon for over 25 years.
William McClease	Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, 23 October 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 26; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Allegheny; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'10"; Remarks: (S.C. of D. Bates). Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park, and buried in Bethel Cemetery.
M. H. W. McClure	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Auburn; Eyes: Dark; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'7"; Remarks: Trans. from Company M. 1-162. Rolls show first name Mathew.
J. H. McCormick	Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, 6 February 1863. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [card is blank] Died 25 November 1905, according to Proceedings of the 40th Annual Encampment of the Department of Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic (Altoona, 1906), where his nme is listed as "Jas. H. McCormick."
James McGrogan	Wounded with loss of leg at Malvern Hill, Va. 1 July 1862 -- discharged September 6, 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'9 1/2"; Remarks: (Wounded with loss of leg at Malvern Hill, Va. Bates). Rolls show last name as McGrogan. McGrogan, in his application to become a member of the Espy Post of the GAR, indicated he was born in Ireland, discharged at St. Luke's Hospital in New York City on 15 September 1862 by reason of "gunshot wound leg off. " At the time of the application he was employed as a hotel keeper, living in Walkers Mills. Last name spelled McGrogen in Bates.
William Mercer	Mustered in 23 July 1863. Transferred to Company E, 155th P. V., 2 July 1864. Transferred to Company F, 191st P.V. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [No information provided. See references to Company F, 191 P.V., but that card is blank.] Also listed in Unassigned Soldiers. Mercer, in his application to become a member of the Espy Post of the GAR, confirmed all of the regimental transfers listed in Bates. He indicated he now residing in Cuddy, Pa., and had the occupation of farmer. Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
Thomas Merritts	Drafted. Mustered in 13 July 1863. Wounded at Cold Harbor 3 June 1864. Transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V., 2 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from E 155 I card]: Age at Enrollment: 30; [No other personal information provided.] Remarks: Wounded at Cold Harbor, Va. 6-3-64. Trans. from Company H. 62nd Regt. 7-2-64. Died of Disease in Hosp. Washington, D.C. 10-13-64.
George O. Neel	Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, 17 November 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: No information provided.
Thomas Nelson	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 31; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'8 1/2"
John Norris	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 27; Occupation: Bookkeeper; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'7"
George Orris	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 21; Occupation: Tailor; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'6 1/2" Orris, in his application to become a member of the Espy Post of the GAR, indicated he had been born in Westmoreland County and was now residing in Scott Township, Pa., and had the occupation of miner.
William Pare	Tranferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, 11 February 1864 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 37; Occupation: Carpenter; Residence: Allegheny Co., Pa..; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'5" Died 22 September 1894. Buried in South Side Cemetery. Name also spelled Pane.
William J. Patterson	Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, 7 February 1863 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Allegheny Co., Pa..; Hair: Black; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'8" Remarks: Rolls show middle initial J. Thanks to William Shepard, William Patterson's great grandson, for the portrait.
George Peters	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 38; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny Co., Pa..; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Light; Height: 5'7"
Cyrus Plumer	Killed at Gettysburg, 2 July 1863 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 25; Occupation: Plasterer; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' [Name listed as Plummer]
Daniel Plumer	Died before first battle, at Minor's Hill, Va. 21 October 1861 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Plasterer; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 9" Remarks: Died 10-24-61 in Hospital in Georgetown [Name listed as Plummer]
Valentine Poff	Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, 11 March 1863 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 32; Occupation: Butcher; Residence: Allegheny Co., Pa..; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'6 1/2"
Alva Pollock	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 31; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 6 1/2" Named "Dad" Pollock in Watson album and listed as a member of Company D. Further note in the album indicates he died in Bell Island Prison, Richmond, Va. There are two other Pollocks, but none listed in Company D, so it is not clear, for sure, who is meant. John Pollack of Company E died early in the war, and Alva, at age 31, was one of the older volunteers. It is possible that, as did other volunteers, "Dad" mustered in to one company but served with another.
Andrew Rankin	Wounded at Gettysburg, 2 July 1863. Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 31; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'11"; Remarks (Wounded at Gettysburg 7-2-63. Bates). A list of killed and wounded at Gettysburg found on page one of the 7 July 1863 Philadelphia Press indicates that Rankin was wounded in the foot. Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
Robert M. Rankin	Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, 27 July 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 18; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'7"; Remarks: (S.C. of D. Bates). Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
Ephraim Reece	Discharged 19 December 1862 for wounds received at Malvern Hill 1 July 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 9 1/2" Listed as "Neis Ephraim" on the register of Sick and Wounded Prisoners of War from Pennsylvania Delivered on Parole at City Point, Va., July 19, 1862, signed by Jas. D. Cullen, Chief Surgeon of General Longstreet's Corps, C. S. A. Remarks indicated his wound was "Right Shoulder."
Samuel Reed	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 19; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'5 1/2"
Stewart Reinman	Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, 1 November 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 26; Occupation: Boatman; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5' 11 1/2"; Remarks: Rolls show last name Reineman. Born 13 November 1840. Died 7 June1866. Buried in Franklin Cemetery, Munhall, Pa.
William A. Roberts	Not on muster-out roll. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from A 155 I card]: Age at Enrollment: 24; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Armstrong County (Born) Butler County; Hair: Black; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'11 1/2"; Remarks: Trans. from Company H. 62nd. Regt. 7-2-64. Wounded at Hatchers Run, Va. 11-25-64. Disc. by G.O.
Moses Ryan	Died at Yorktown 5 May 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 24; Occupation: Boiler Maker; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Light; Height: 6'; Remarks: Died 5-5-62 at Yorktown, Va. Cause of death not provided. If Ryan died of wounds, he would have been one of the first combat deaths in the regiment.
Joseph Scheible	Substitute. Mustered in 14 July 1863. Transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V., 2 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from E- 1555 I card]: Age at Enrollment: 24 [No other personal information provided]. Remarks: Trans. from Company H, 62nd Regt. 7-2-64. Dis. S.C. of D.
R. C. Sickman	Transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V., 2 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from E- 155 I]: [Card from H- 62 I refers to Sickmad, Robert C., Company E, 155th Regt.]Age at Enrollment: 20 [no additional personal information provided] Remarks: Trans. from Company H. 62nd. Regt. 7-4-64. Rolls spell last name Sackman. Pension index card indicates Sickman, Robert C. was the correct spelling of the name. His wife, Margaret J., filed for a widow's pension on 24 February 1896.
John Slacker	Discharged for wounds received, with loss of arm, at Malvern Hill 1 July 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 37; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny Co.; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Light; Height: 5' 4" Remarks: (Discharged for wounds received with loss of arm at Malvern Hill, Va. Bates). Died 28 July 1885. Buried in Elizabeth Cemetery, Elizabeth Township.
John N. Sloan	Drafted. Wounded at Spottsylvania Court House, 12 May 1864. Transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V., 2 July 1864 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [no personal information provided. See reference to Company E. 155th Regt., then see reference to Co. F 191st Regt, which is blank.]
Lycurgus Sloan	Transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V., 2 July 1864 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [no personal information provided. See reference to Company E. 155th Regt., then see reference to Co. F 191st Regt, which is blank.]
Samuel E. Sloan	Drafted. Transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V., 2 July 1864. Killed at Five Forks, Va. 1 April 1865. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from E - 155]: Age 25 [no additional personal information provided].Remarks: Trans. from Company H. 62nd. Regt. 7-2-64. Killed in action 4-1-65 at Five Forks, Va.
Frederick Smith	Wounded at Gettysburg, 2 July 1863. Transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V., 2 July 1864 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 24 [no other personal information listed]
Charles Snyder	Wounded and captured at Gaines' Mill, Va. June 27, 1862. Discharged April 17, 1863 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny, Pa.; Hair: Sandy; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'8" Remarks: (Wounded and captured at Gaines' Mill, Va. 6-27-62. Bates). Included on a list of sick and wounded soldiers in the Camden Street Hospital, Baltimore, recorded on 2 August 1862, in the Pittsburgh Gazette.
Thomas W. Steel	Deserted April 1863 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 28; Occupation: Carpenter; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Auburn; Eyes: Gray; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'11 1/4" Remarks: Deserted April 1863, Virginia. Rolls show last name as "STEELE".
John M. Stark	Discharged December 1, 1862, for wounds received at Gaines Mill 27June 1862 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 20; Occupation: Lead Mfg.; Residence: Allegheny, Pa.; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Light; Height: 5'6 1/4" Remarks: (Discharged for wounds received at Gaines Mill, Va. 6-27-62. Bates).
Hiram Taylor	Drafted. Transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V., 2 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [See reference to 199, but that card is blank]
Thomas N. Thomas	Wounded at North Anna, Va. May 25, 1864 -- transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V., 2 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from E 155 I card]: Age at Enrollment: 26; [no additional personal information included]; Remarks: (wounded at North Anna River 5-25-64 Bates) Trans. from Company H. 62nd Regt. 7-2-64. Dis.S.C. of D. (date unknown)
Edward Vanwinkle	Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, 11 November 1861. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 25; Occupation: Painter; Residence: Baltimore, Md.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'4 1/2"; Remarks:S.C. of D.
Joseph M. Wallace	Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, 9 December 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [from E 155 I card]: Age at Enrollment: 26; [no additional personal information included]; Remarks:(wounded at North Anna River 5-25-64 Bates) Trans. from Company H. 62nd Regt. 7-2-64. Dis.S.C. of D. (date unknown)
Evan O. Williams	Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, 18 December 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 32; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Sandy; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'6"; Remarks: (S.C. of D. Bates).
Thomas C. Wilson	Discharged March 7, 1863 for wounds received at Gaines' Mill 27 June 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 24; Occupation: Carpenter; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'11"; Remarks: (Died for wounds received at Gaines Mill, Va. 6-27-62. Pr. to Corp. date unknown. Bates). Member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park, and buried in Bethel Cemetery.
Thomas E. Wilson	Discharged February 23, 1863, for wounds received at Malvern Hill, Va. 1 July 1862. Listed on register of Paroled Prisoners of War Transferred to Hospital Tranport "Knickerbocker" from City Point, Va., July 22, 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 23; Occupation: Clerk; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Light; Height: 5'10"; Remarks: (Discharged for wounds received at Malvern Hill, 7-1-62. Bates).
William Wilson	Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, 3 January 1862. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 19; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Allegheny County; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'7"; Remarks: (S.C. of D. Bates).
Isaac Womer	Drafted. Missing at Wilderness, 5 May 5 1864. Transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V., 2 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 [from E 155 I card]: [No personal information provided]; Remarks: (Missing at Wilderness, Va. 5-5-64 Bates) Trans from Company H. 62nd. Regt. 7-2-64. Dropped from rolls per S.O. #350 - 12-21-65. His whereabouts being unknown. Rolls spell last name Warner.
Henry Yeardley	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 25; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Pittsburgh, Pa.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Brown; Complexion: Fair; Height: 5'10 1/2"
John Young	Missing at Gaines' Mill 27 June 1862 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 38; Occupation: Miner; Residence: Allegheny County, Pa.; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'6 1/4" Remarks: (Missing at Gaines' Mill 6-27-62 Bates).
Samuel A. Young	Mustered out with company, 13 July 1864. Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: Age at Enrollment: 26; Occupation: Laborer; Residence: Allegheny; Hair: Dark; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Dark; Height: 5'6 1/2" Young, in his application to become a member of the Espy Post of the GAR, indicated he was born in Allegheny County and was now residing in Walkers Mills and had the occupation of farmer. Died 10 October 1914, according to Proceedings of the 49th Annual Encampment of the Department of Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic (Easton, 1915).
John Zehe	Drafted. Transferred to Co. E, 155th Reg. P. V., 2 July 1864 Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866: [no personal information listed]

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 and the Internet Archive. 

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

Killikelly, Sarah H. The history of Pittsburgh: its rise and progress. Pittsburgh: B.C. & Gordon Montgomery Co., 1906.

Harper, Frank C. Pittsburgh of today, its resources and people. New York, The American historical society, 1931-1932.

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.

Two 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.

Information about burials in Anne Ashley cemetery, Munhall, Pa. is courtesy of researchers John and Linda Asmonga. Thanks to John Kovach for information on burials in Bethel Cemetery.

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