Civil War History: Iowa and as it pertains to Clinton County, Iowa
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Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of the Rebellion Together with
Historical Sketches of Volunteer Organizations 1861-1866:
Vol. 1 1st -8th Regiments-Infantry.
Published by authority of the General Assembly, under the direction of Brig.
Gen. Wm. H. Thrift, Adjutant General. Des Moines; Emory H. English, State Printer,
E. D. Chassell, State Binder; 1908
SECOND REGIMENT IOWA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
Following closely upon the first call of President Lincoln, in which the State of Iowa was required to
furnish one regiment of Infantry, came the second call requiring the State in to furnish two more regiments of
Infantry. More than a sufficient number of companies to fill these two regiments were already organized, having
enlisted under the first call of the President, and were waiting to be ordered into quarters by the Governor. These
companies had all been eager to be assigned to the First Infantry, but only ten companies could be accepted for
that regiment, and a laudable strife for admission into the Second and Third at once began among these sons of
Iowa for the privilege of entering the service of their country, for which they had so anxiously waited. Under date
of May 21, 1861, Governor Kirkwood sent the following reply to the Secretary of War:
Your telegraphic dispatch informing me that two more regiments of volunteers were required of this State,
reached me on the 17th inst. I immediately ordered the ten companies selected as the Second Regiment to rendezvous
at Keokuk by the 25th inst., there to be mustered into the service of the United States. I have also selected the companies
to form the Third Regiment, and I have sent orders to them to rendezvous at the same place by the 3d of June proximo at
furthest.
I hope both regiments will be promptly at Keokuk by the time named. The want of telegraphs and railroads in the
interior of our State causes delay in the transmission of orders and the movement of troops, or these regiments would be
at the place of rendezvous much sooner.
Notwithstanding the difficulties of transportation, the companies selected to compose the Second Regiment had
all reached Keokuk before the date indicated in the Governor's order. There they were mustered into the service on the
27th and 28th days of May, 1861. The regiment was fortunate in the selection of its first field officers, who soon justified
the good judgment shown by Governor Kirkwood in appointing then, by the skill and ability displayed in preparing the
regiment for active service in the short time which elapsed before they were ordered to take the field against the enemy.
Col. Samuel R. Curtis, a member of Congress from the First district of Iowa, resigned that office to accept a commission
as Colonel of the Second Iowa Infantry. He was a graduate from the Military Academy at West Point, but had many years
before resigned from the army to engage in civil engineering. Upon taking command of his regiment, he at once proceeded
to instruct the officers and men in the details of their duty as soldiers. So promptly and well was this instruction given and
received, that the Second Regiment was the first to take the field, the First following but one day later, and the Third but
a few days thereafter. On the 13th day of June, 1861, Colonel Curtis received a telegram from General Nathaniel Lyon
ordering him to at once move the troops under his command into the State of Missouri, with specific instructions to take
military control of the lines of the Hannibal and St. Joseph and North Missouri Railroads.
Colonel Curtis states-in his official report to General Lyon-that he received the order at one o'clock a. m. and
that at five o'clock a. m. the Second Iowa was embarked on board the steamer Jennie Deans. Landing at Hannibal, Mo.,
the same day, Colonel Curtis at once proceeded to take military possession of the railroads indicated, using for that purpose
the Second Iowa Infantry, the First Iowa Infantry, (which had followed from Keokuk and reached Hannibal on June 14th,)
a detachment of the Sixteenth Illinois Infantry numbering 450, and 250 Home Guards which he found stationed at Hannibal
upon his arrival there, making in all a force of about 2,700 under his command with which to execute the order of General
Lyon, a seemingly impossible task, considering the length of the lines along which this small army was to be distributed;
but without hesitation the order was obeyed. As he advanced, small forces of the enemy were encountered and quickly
overcome; flags, munitions of war, prisoners and supplies were captured, and loyal and peaceable citizens assured
protection. Leaving detachments to guard the bridges, buildings and other railroad property from destruction, he pressed
forward, and at the conclusion of his report said "I arrived at St. Joseph June 15, 1861, and encamped a short distance
below the city on the bank of the Missouri River. I had thus in fifty-six hours from the time your dispatch reached me at
Keokuk taken military possession of the entire road and established a sufficient guard along the line to protect it, and at
the same time scattered and disorganized the rebel forces that were mustering through this portion of Missouri." Colonel
Curtis then gives in detail the disposition of his troops at the various points along the line of the railroad. Upon his arrival
at St. Joseph, he found a force of 650 Union troops which had been sent there by General Lyon. When the expedition
started from Hannibal, Colonel Curtis was not aware of the presence of these troops at the other end of the line. While
they did not directly co-operate in his expedition, the fact that they were already in possession of the city when he arrived
there was an important line of railroad for the transportation of Union troops and supplies, and prevented a more prolonged
resistance by the rebel forces in that portion of the State of Missouri. Colonel Curtis was promptly promoted to the rank
of Brigadier General and later was given the rank of Major General. The Second Iowa Infantry thus began its military
career under an able leader whose influence and example was an inspiration to the splendid officers who subsequently
became its commanders, succeeding each other in vacancies caused by promotion, by death on the battlefield, and by
disabling wounds. The regiment rendered important service during the campaign in the summer of 1861 and most of the
winter of 1862. The principal points from which it operated were as follows: St. Joseph, Mo.; United States Arsenal,
St. Louis, Mo.; Bird's Point, Mo.; Ironton, Mo.; Pilot Knob, Mo.; Jackson, Mo.; Fort Jefferson, Ky.; Benton Barracks,
St. Louis; Military Prison, McDowell's College, St. Louis. Leaving the last named station on the 10th day of February,
1862, the regiment was transferred by boat to Fort Donelson, Tenn., where it participated in the siege and capture of
that stronghold and opened the way for the passage of the Union Troops up the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers.
The regiment was at that time under the command of Col. J. M. Tuttle from whose official report to Col. J. G. Lauman,
commanding the Brigade to which the Second was attached, the following extracts are taken:
When we arrived at the top of the hill nearly opposite the right of the enemy's works, in pursuance of an order
from you, I deployed companies A and B as skirmishers. They immediately crossed a ravine in front of our line, and
was assigned position on the extreme left of our forces, where we spent a cold and disagreeable night, without tents
or blankets. We remained in this position until 2 o'clock P.M. of the next day, when we were ordered to storm the
fortifications of the enemy in front by advancing the left wing of the regiment supported a short distance in the rear by
the right wing. I took command of the left wing in person and proceeded in line of battle steadily up the hill until we
reached the fortifications without firing a gun. On reaching the works, we found the enemy flying before us, except
a few who were promptly put to the bayonet. I then gave the order to fire which was responded to with fatal precision
until the right wing with Lieutenant Colonel Baker arrived, headed by General Smith, when we formed in line of battle
again, under a galling fire, and charged on the encampment across the ravine in front, the enemy still retreating before us.
After we had reached the summit of the hill beyond the ravine, we made a stand and occupied it for over an hour.
Soon afterward I retired from the field owing to an injury received as reported among the casualties of the
engagement, leaving Lieutenant Colonel Baker in command until the following morning, when the enemy gave signal
for a parley, which was succeeded by the enjoyable intelligence that they had surrendered the fort., where we placed
out colors upon the battlements beside the white flag of the enemy, for which generous consideration the General has
our hearty thanks.
The compiler of this history has before him the original telegram from Major General H. W. Halleck, addressed
to Adjutant General N. B. Baker of Iowa, dated at Department Headquarters, St. Louis, February 19, 1862, which
reads as follows:
The Second Iowa Infantry proved themselves the braves of the brave. They had the honor of leading the
column which entered Fort Donelson.
Colonel Tuttle then goes on to mention by name those who especially distinguished themselves by coolness
and bravery in the assault upon the fort. Of those in the most responsible positions, he mentions Lieutenant Colonel
Baker, Major Chipman and Adjutant Tuttle and says of them:
They were gallant to perfection. Lieutenant Colonel Baker had a ball pass through his cap and come out
near his temple, Major Chipman was among the first to fall severely wounded, while cheering on the men of the left
wing, and refused to be carried from the field, but waved his sword and exhorted the men to press forward. Captains
Slaymaker and Cloutman fell dead at the head of their companies before they reached the entrenchments. Near them
fell Lieutenant Harper. His death was that of a true and brave soldier. Captains Cox, Mills, Moore and Wilkins were
at the head of their companies, marked examples of gallantry and efficiency. Lieutenants Scofield, Ensign, Davis,
Holmes, Huntington, Weaver, Mastic, Snowden and Godfrey-in fact nearly all of my officers, commissioned and
non-commissioned-deported themselves nobly throughout the engagement. Sergeant Major Brawner deserves very
honorable mention for his gallant conduct. Surgeons Marsh and Nassau also deserve the highest praise for their skill
and untiring devotion to the welfare of the wounded. Dr. Nassau was particularly noticed for his bravery on the field,
taking off the wounded during a heavy fire from the enemy. I cannot omit in this report an account of the Color Guard.
Color Sergeant Doolittle fell early in the engagement, pierced by four balls, and dangerously wounded. The colors were
then taken by Corporal Page of Company B who soon fell, dead. They were again raised by Corporal Churcher of
Company I who had his arm broken just as he entered the entrenchments, when they were taken by Corporal Twombly
of Company F, who was almost instantly knocked down by a spent ball, but he immediately rose and bore them gallantly
to the end of the fight. Not a single man of the Color Guard, but himself, was on his feet at the close of the engagement.
Thus, in its first great battle, so important in its results, the Second Iowa Infantry bore such a conspicuous part
as to be accorded the post of honor by being placed in the vanguard of the troops who took possession of the stronghold
they had fought so bravely to subdue. The news of the splendid manner in which they had sustained the flag of their
country was heard with glad acclaim, mingled with mourning for the gallant dead, throughout the State of Iowa, and
served as an inspiration to those who were rallying to the defense of their country, and eagerly waiting for the opportunity
to take the places of their fallen comrades.
On The 19th day of March, 1862, the Second Iowa Infantry disembarked at Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., and
went into camp. On the 6th and 7th days of April, 1862, the regiment participated in the great battle of Shiloh under
the command of Lieutenant Colonel Baker, Colonel Tuttle, having won the rank of Brigadier General at Donelson,
beong placed in command of a brigade composed of the Second, Seventh, Twelfth and Fourteenth Iowa Infantry.
In his official report Tuttle says, "Lieutenant Colonel Baker distinguished himself for bravery and ability on the field."
He further states that, "The officers deserving special mention in this report are so numerous that I will confine myself to
the field officers alone."
Diligent search of the files in the office of the Adjutant General of Iowa, pf the copies of reports published by
Adjutant General Baker, and of the War of the Rebellion records published by the War Department. Fails to reveal
the report of Lieutenant Colonel Baker of the part taken by his regiment at Shiloh. Surviving officers of the regiment
state that such report was made, and that it contained special mention of the meritorious conduct of many of the officers
and enlisted men, but it seems to have unaccountably lost. Recourse is therefore again had to the Brigade Commander's
report to show how ell and bravely the regiment fought at Shiloh.
On the morning of the 6th, my brigade, under the direction of Gen. W. H. L. Wallace, commanding Second
Division, formed line on the left of his division. We had been in line but a few moments when the enemy made their
appearance and attacked my left wing (Twelfth and Fourteenth Iowa) who gallantly stood their ground, and compelled
their assailants to retire in confusion. They again formed under cover of a battery, and renewed the attack upon my
whole line, but were repulsed as before. A third and fourth time they dashed upon us, but were each time baffled and
completely routed. We held our position about six hours, when it became evident that our forces on each side of us
had given way so as to give the enemy an opportunity to turn both flanks. At this critical juncture, General Wallace
gave orders for my whole brigade to fall back, which was done in good order. The Second and Seventh retired through
a severe fire from both flanks, and reformed, while the Twelfth and Fourteenth, who were delayed by their endeavors to
save a battery which had been placed in their rear, were completely surrounded and compelled to surrender.
The two regiments of Tuttle's command-the Second and Seventh Iowa-which had escaped capture, reinforced
by fragments of other regiments, constituted an important part of the line of last resistance at Shiloh on the 6th of April,
and again the regiment occupied a post of honor. On Monday, the 7th, the Second Iowa was placed under the orders
of General Nelson and made a bayonet charge in a most gallant manner, the enemy giving way before the. It will thus
be seen that the regiment well sustained at Shiloh the record it had made at Donelson.
After the battle of Shiloh, the regiment took part in all the operations leading up to the investment and siege of
Corinth, and in the siege of that place, which, was finally evacuated by the enemy on the 30th of May, 1862. The
regiment was stationed at Camp Montgomery, near Corinth, Miss., during the remainder of the summer of 1862-co-
operating with the operations of the First Brigade Second Division of the army of the Mississippi-until the 3d day of
October, 1862, when it became engaged in that fierce and bloody contest which lasted for two days, and in which its
percentage of loss-in proportion to the number engaged-was greater than at Donelson or Shiloh. The compiler of this
history considers that the publication of the official report of the part taken by the regiment in the battle of Corinth is
requisite, In order that its heroic record may not be abridged, and the report is herewith given:
HEADQUARTERS SECOND IOWA INGANTRY,
RIENZI, MISS., Oct. 5,1862.
Col. T. W. Sweeney, Commanding First Brigade, Second Division, Army of the Mississippi.
Sir: In compliance with your order, I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by the
Second Iowa Infantry regiment in the engagement which took place at Corinth, Miss., on the 3d and 4th instant:
The regiment went into battle on the morning of the 3d commanded by Col. James Baker, with three
field, two staff, and twenty-one line officers, and three hundred and twenty men, making an aggregate of three
hundred and forty-six. In the first day's battle near White House, which was most stubbornly contested, the
loss of the regiment was very heavy, particularly in officers. In this action three Lieutenants were killed-First
Lieutenant John G. Huntington of Company B, First Lieutenants Thomas Snowden of Company I, First Lieutenant
Alfred Bing of Company C,. Enlisted men-Corporal Wesley H. Henderson. Privates-John W. Dunn, Marion
French and James G. Mansell, making a total of seven killed. Wounded-Colonel James Baker (mortally); Second
Lieutenant V. P. Twombly. severely. Enlisted men-thirty-one; missing. Two: making an aggregate of forty-two
killed, wounded and missing in the first day's engagement. In the engagement of the 4th, Second Lieutenant George
W. Neal of Company H. Corporals Henry A. Sleberlich, A. Stevenson and Jacob A. Moles; Privates-John M. Renz.
John Clough, W. W. K. Harper. W. M. Summers, Charles E. Walker, John W. Downes and Franklin Prouty, were
killed. Wounded-Lieutenant Colonel Mills (mortally); Captain N. B. Howard of Company I (slightly); First Lieutenant
C. C. Parker of company F (severely); Second Lieutenant George W. Blake of Company K. (dangerously); Second
Lieutenant Frank M. Suiter of Company B. (severely). Enlisted men-Forty-four; missing, one; captured, one; total
killed, wounded and missing in both day's engagement, 108.
In this protracted and desperate engagement, in many respects the most desperate of the war, the officers and
men displayed the most laudable gallantry and heroism. Colonel Baker fell mortally wounded on the first day, at the
very time his regiment was chargin on the retreating enemy with the greatest enthusiasm and fury. He remarked as he
was being borne from the field, "Thank God when I fell my regiment was victoriously charging." Lieutenant Colonel
Mills was wounded in the second day's engagement, while fighting with the most conspicuous courage and coolness.
He was loth to leave the field. Better or truer officers never fough. Exposed to every danger, they were ever conspicuous
for their cool, daring courage, and the patriotic ardor of their souls, which inspired every officer and soldier under their
command. Colonel Baker expired on the morning to the 7th at 11 o'clock and Lieutenant Colonel Mills on the 12th at
7 o'clock. May their memory ever be cherished by their countrymen. Lieutenants Huntington , Snowden, Bing and
Neal fell at their posts fighting like heroes. They died as becomes patriots; fully as much can be said of the enlisted
men who fell. All honor to their memory.
Among those who distinguished themselves was Adjutant Geo. L. Godfrey, who was always to be seen and
heard charging along the line upon his horse shouting to the men to be cool and steady. He is one of the most valuably
young officers with whom I have ever met. Captains Cowles, McCullough, Mastic, Howard, Ensign and Davis were
marked instances of bravery and efficiency upon the field and reflected great credit upon themselves and their commands.
Captain Holmes, on account of a wound received in battle of Fort Donelson, was unable to take command of his company
during the engagement. Conspicuous for bravery were Lieutenants Parker, Duffield, Marsh, Wilson, Tisdale, Suiter,
Hammill, Hall, Blake, Duckworth, Ballinger, Twombly and McCold. After Lieutenants Parker and Twombly of Company
F were wounded, Sergeant James Ferry took charge of the company and rendered most satisfactory service.
Too much credit cannot be bestowed upon our excellent First Assistant Surgeon Elliott Pyle-then in charge of
the medical department of the regiment-who was most indefatigable in his attentions to the wounded, nor upon out
Quartermaster Sergeant John Lynde, who was ever present upon the field to supply the wants of the men. Sergeant
Major Campbell distinguished himself throughout the battle for coolness and bravery.
Color Sergeant Harry Doolittle, while supporting the colors, was again wounded, and Color Corporals Henry
A. Seoberlich, G. C. Phillips, G. B. Norris, J. C. Urie and John H. Stewart were all wounded while supporting the old flag.
I join with you, and my countrymen, in the deepest regret for the gallant slain. Their sacrifices make our
Constitution still more valuable to the civilized world. While we mourn, their loss we can rejoice that they died like
true heroes for their beloved country. How precious their memory. How sacred their dust. They died for the cause
of Christianity and constitutional liberty . After the fall of Lieutenant Colonel Mills, which took place about 9 o'clock
on Saturday, the command devolved upon himself. There were thirty-one prisoners and one stand of colors captured
by the regiment.
I have the honor to be, Colonel, your most obedient servant,
JAMES B. WEAVER.
Major Commanding.
After the battle of Corinth, the regiment, now decimated in number by its heavy losses in battle, continued in active
service in the states of Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia, during the fall, winter, spring and early summer of 1862
and 1863, and contributed its full share to the success of the operations against the enemy, up to, and culminating in,
the fall of Atlanta and the march to the sea, and on to Washington. During this period of its service, it participated in
the following engagements:
Little Bear Creek, Alabama, November 28, 1862. Town Creel, Ala., April, 1863, Resaca, Ga., May 13 and
15, 1864. Rome Cross Roads, May 16, 1864. Dallas, Ga., May 27, 28 and 29, 1864. Kenesaw Mountain, Ga.,
Jun 10 to 30, 1864 (Siege). Nickajack Creek, Ga., July 4, 1864. In front of Atlanta, July 22, 1864, and siege of
Atlanta to August 27, 1864. Advance on Jonesboro, Ga., August 30, 1864. Jonesboro, Ga., August 27, 1864.
Edem Station, Ga., December 7, 1864. Little Ogechle, Ga., December 10 to 20, 1864. Savannah, Ga., December
21, 1864. Columbia, S. C., February 15 and 16, 1865. Lynches Creek, S. C., February 26, 1865, and Bentonsville,
M. C., March 18 and 21, 1865. This ended the fighting record of this veteran organization. On the 24th day of May,
1865, the regiment reached Washington, D. C., thus completing a triumphant march, which will be forever memorable
in the military annals of the world. The regiment participated in that great military pageant-the grand review in Washington-
and remained in camp near that city until early in June, 1865. It then proceeded to Louisville, Ky., where it was mustered
out of the service July 12, 1865, having served the United States Government well and faithfully for over four years. It
then proceeded to Davenport, Iowa where it disbanded July 29, 1865, and the survivors returned to their homes. The
subjoined roster, with the record of service paragraphed opposite each name, together with a summary of casualties, list
of those confined in Confederate prisons, and buried in National Cemeteries, makes up a record of bravery, of suffering
and fortitude, that will compare favorably with that of any regiment, from any State, in that Grand Army of the Republic,
the survivors of which are now venerable with age, and whose numbers are rapidly diminishing with the passing years.
At the date of the completion of this historical sketch-August 20, 1907-relatively few of the nearly two thousand
men who, first and last, marched and fought with this splendid regiment, remain upon earth. When this history and revised
roster shall have been published and ready for distribution, a still smaller number of survivors will remain to persue it, but a
great and grateful commonwealth will have discharged its duty in preserving for all time this record of faithful and patriotic
service of the men whose brave deeds are herein recorded, to be read and cherished by their children, and children's
children, and by all the patriotic sons and daughters of Iowa, to their latest posterity.
Samuel R. Curtis was born in Ohio, February 3, 1807. In 1827, he was appointed to a cadetship at West Point.
After graduating, he served as Second Lieutenant in the Seventh Infantry for a year, and then resigned to engage in civil
engineering in Ohio. He was Colonel of the Third regiment of Ohio Infantry Volunteers in the Mexican war. St the
beginning of the War of the Rebellion, he was living in Keokuk, and was the representative in Congress of the First of the
then two Congressional Districts of Iowa.
Upon the organization of the Second Iowa Infantry, he was unanimously elected Colonel of the regiment. He rose
to the rank of Major General, and rendered distinguished service as the commander of the Army of the Southwest. He won
a decisive victory over the rebel army at the battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, and was afterwards in command of the
Departments of Missouri and Arkansas. He never lost a battle.
SUMMARY OF CAUSALTIES.
Total Enrollment 1433
Killed 76
Wounded 312
Died of wounds 24
Died of disease 121
Discharged for wounds, disease and other causes 361
Captured 15
Buried in National Cemeteries 69
Transferred 19
SECOND REGIMENT IOWA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
Term of service three years
Mustered into service of the United States at Keokuk, Iowa,
May 28, 1861, by Lieutenant Alexander Chambers, U. S. A.
Mustered out at Louisville, Ky., July 12, 1865
Roster of Field, Commissioned and Non-Commissioned Staff Officers at muster
In of organization, together with subsequent appointments
From civil life.
NON-COMMISSIONED STAFF.
George W. Bettesworth. Age 26. Residence Lyons, nativity England. Appointed Quartermaster
Sergeant Aug. 8, 1861, from private company I. Discharged Jan. 1, 1862, for promotion.
COMPANY "B"
Baldwin, John S. Age 22. Residence Lyons, nativity New York. Enlisted Feb. 27, 1864.
Mustered March 3, 1863. See company B, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
COMPANY "I"
Banks, Edward A. Age 20. Residence Elk Rover. nativity New York. Enlisted Sept. 28, 1861.
Mustered Sept. 28, 1861. Killed in battle Feb. 15, 1862, Fort Donelson, Tenn. Buried in
Cumberland River National Cemetery, Fort Donelson, Tenn. Section B, grave 59.
Banks, George. Age 18. Residence Lyons, nativity New York. Enlisted May 6, 1861. Enrolled
but not mustered, on account of sickness.
Banks, George N. Age 18. Residence Elk River, nativity New York. Enlisted Sept. 28, 1861.
Mustered Sept. 28, 1861. Died Jan. 27, 1862. Buried in National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.
Banks, Henry N. Age 24. Residence Elk River, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 29, 1861. Promoted Fourth Corporal Dec. 8, 1862. Mustered out as Corporal,
May 27, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Beckington, Robert. Age 19. Residence Lyons, nativity England. Enlisted May 4, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Promoted Fourth Corporal July 28, 1861. Discharged July 29, 1862.
Bettesworth, George W. Age 26. Residence Lyons, nativity England. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28,1861. Promoted Quartermaster Sergeant Aug. 8, 1861. Discharged Jan. 1, 1862,
for promotion
Brown, Robert C. Age 23. Residence Clinton, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered March 28, 1861. Discharged May 30, 1862.
Buckley, Michael. Age 18. Residence Lyons, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted June 9, 1863.
Mustered June 9, 1863. See company C, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Burgett, William. Age 28. Residence Lyons, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted May 5. 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Discharged Jul --, 1862.
Burlingame, Edgar H. Age 19. Residence Clinton, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28m 1861. Discharged Dec. 7, 1861.
COMPANY "I"
Carr, Anson W. Age 18. Residence Welton, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Discharged Jan. 20, 1861.
Christiensen, Edward A. F. Age 23. Residence Camanche, nativity Denmark. Enlisted May 4,
1861, as Third Corporal. Mustered May 28, 1861. Promoted Fourth Sergeant Dec. 8, 1862.
See company A. Eighth Infantry.
Churcher, James H. Age we. Residence Clinton, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 29, 1861. Promoted Second Corporal Jul 28, 1861. Wounded in arm while carrying
the colors. Arm amputated Feb. 15, 1862, Fort Donelson, Tenn. Discharged Jul 10, 1962.
See historical sketch.
Churchill, J. H. Age 23. Residence Clinton, nativity New York. Enlisted May 6, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Wounded in thigh Feb. 15, 1862, Fort Donelson, Tenn. Discharged
June 2, 1962, on account of wounds.
Coleman, Egbert M. Age 26. Residence Clinton, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Discharged Aug 27, 1861. See company A. Sixth Cavalry.
Conway, Joseph F. Age 22. Residence Lyons, nativity Illinois. Enlisted May 4, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Promoted Third Sergeant Feb. 16, 1862; Second Sergeant April 1,
1862, and First Lieutenant Nov. 24, 1862. Mustered out May 27, 1864, expiration of term
of service.
Cook, George F. Age 25. Residence Lyons, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Wounded slightly in neck Feb. 15, 1862, Fort Donelson, Tenn.
Wounded in shoulder Oct. 4, 1862, Corinth, Miss. Discharged for wounds March 18, 1863,
Keokuk, Iowa.
Cox, Hugh P. Age 34. Residence Lyons nativity Pennsylvania. Appointed Captain May 28,
1861. Mustered May 28, 1961. Wounded in leg April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn. Resigned April 1,
1864.
Cribbs. Peter J. Age 22. Residence Elk River, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted May 5,
1861. Mustered May 28, 1861. Mustered out May 27, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Daly, Frank. Age 19. Residence Lyons, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Promoted Seventh Corporal Jul 28, 1861. Wounded severely Oct.
4, 1862, Corinth, Miss. Discharged for disability March 39, 1863, Keokuk, Iowa.
Danner, James H. Age 20. Residence Elvira, nativity Ohio. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Wounded in thigh mortally Feb. 15, 1862, Fort Donelson, Tenn.
Died Feb. 16, 1862.
De Armitt, Vinton. Age 21. Residence Lyons, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Discharged Jul, 1862.
Dobler, Oliver. Age 25. Residence DeWitt, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Mustered out as Oliver Dopler, May 27, 1864, expiration of term of
service.
Drake, Phillip. Age 39. Residence Clinton, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861, as
Wagoner. Mustered May 28, 1861. Discharged July, 1862.
Fassett, Thomas W. Age 22. Residence Clinton, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Mustered out May 27, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Flournoy, Silas. Age 22. Residence Clinton, nativity Kentucky. Enlisted May 5, 1861,
as Fifth Sergeant. Mustered May 28, 1861. Mustered out May 27, 1864, expiration of term
of service.
Fohn, Joseph. Age 32. Residence Clinton, nativity Germany. Enlisted Sept. 2, 1861.
Transferred from First Cavalry, company M, Nov. 14, 1861. Mustered out Dec. 15, 1864,
expiration of term of service.
COMPANY "D"
Gray, George B. Age 17. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Ohio. Enlisted March 28, 1864.
Mustered March 28, 1864. See company D, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
COMPANY "G"
Gaddis, Thaddeus S. Age 23. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted May
6, 1861. Mustered May 28, 1861. Mustered out May 26, 1864, expiration of term of service.
See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Goodson, William W. Age 18. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Aug. 13,
1862. Mustered Aug. 16, 1862. Died Jan. 2, 1864, Mound City, Ill. Buried in National
Cemetery, Nashville, Tenn. Section C, grave 368.
Gorman, John F. Age 19. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Illinois. Enlisted Aug. 29, 1862.
Mustered Aug. 29, 1862. Died from chronic diarroea Jan. 12, 1863, Corinth, Miss. Buried in
Union National Cemetery, Corinth, Miss. Section 527, grave 6.
Gorman, Richard R. Age 38. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Kentucky. Enlisted Aug. 29,
1862. Mustered Aug. 29, 1862. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Grider. Hamilton P. Age 19. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted May 6, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Deserted May 27, 1862, Corinth, Miss.
Grider, James R. Age 23. Residence Bloomfield, nativity, Indiana. Enlisted May 6, 1861,
as Second Corporal. Mustered May 28, 1861. Discharged for disability Nov. 25, 1861.
COMPANY "I"
Getty, John. Age 20. Residence Lyons, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted Aug. 30, 1862.
Mustered Aug. 30, 1862. See company H, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Gladwin, Wallace J. Age 19. Residence Elk River, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Discharged for disability Nov. 10, 1861, at St. Louis, Mo.
Gouger, William F. Age 26. Residence Lyons, nativity Germany. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Promoted First Corporal July 28, 1861. Wounded slightly Feb. 15,
1862, Fort Donelson, Tenn. Reduced to ranks at his own request Feb. 17, 1862. Discharged
Jan. 8m 1864, Pulaski, Tenn. Enlisted as a veteran in First Missouri Light Artillery.
See Miscellaneous.
Green, Harry H. Age 22. Residence Lyons, nativity England. Enlisted May 5, 1861, as
Fifth Corporal. Mustered May 28, 1861. Promoted Second Sergeant Jul 28, 1861; First
Sergeant April 1, 1862, and Captain Nov. 24, 1862. Mustered out May 27, 1864, expiration
of term of service.
Greenough, George. Age 19. Residence Elk River, nativity New York. Enlisted Seot 28,
1861. Mustered Sept 28, 1861. See company C, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
COMPANY "G"
Haney, James. Age 23. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Ireland. Enlisted Jan. 28, 1864.
Mustered Jan. 28, 1864. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Hathaway, Arthur (A). Age 20. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Ohio. Enlisted May 6,
1861. Mustered May 28, 1961. Promoted Fifer. Mustered out May 26, 1864, expiration
of term of service. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Hendrixen, Henry H. Age 21. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted May
7, 1861. Mustered May 28, 1861. Promoted Fifer. Mustered out May 26, 1864, expiration
of term of service. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Howlett, William. Age 41, nativity Indiana. Enlisted May 6, 1861, as Third Corporal.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Discharged for disability April 5, 1862.
COMPANY "I"
Hai, August W. Age 22. Residence Lyons, nativity Denmark. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Discharged May 17, 1864.
Harbough, Isaac. Age 28. Residence Lyons, nativity Ohio. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Mustered out May 27, 1861. Reduced to ranks at own request
July 18, 1861.
Hays, Edward. Age 19. Resodence Clinton, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Sent to hospital, Keokuk, Iowa, May 17, 1862. No later record found.
Herwick, John S. Age 25. Residence Lyons, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Wounded through thigh badly April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Temm. Discharged
for wounds July 3, 1862.
Hoffman, Gustavus R. Age 20. Residence Lyons, nativity Baden Baden. Enlisted May 5,
1861. Mustered May 28, 1861. Promoted Third Corporal March 22. 1963. Mustered out
May 27, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Howard, George R. Age 18. Residence Lyons, nativity Vermont. Enlisted Aug. 21, 1862.
Mustered Aug 30, 1862. Discharged Dec 22, 1863, West Point, Iowa.
Howard, Moses. Age 25. Residence Lyons, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Discjarged July 3, 1862.
Howard, Noel B. Age 23. Residence Lyons, nativity Vermont. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Appointed First Lieutenant May 28, 1861. Mustered May 28, 1861. Promoted Captain April
1, 1862; Major Oct. 13, 1862, and Lieutenant Colonel April 10, 1864. See Field and Staff,
Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Howard, Sebra N. Age. 21. Residence Lyons, nativity Canada. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Promoted Fourth Sergeant Nov. 11, 1862; First Sergeant Dec 8,
1862. Mustered out May 27, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Husband, John T. Age 20. Residence Lyons, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted May 5, 1861,
as Fourth Sergeant. Mustered May 28, 1861. Transferred to First Iowa Cavalry Nov. 14,
1861. See First Cavalry.
COMPANY "G"
Jones, Henry H. (Veteran.) Age 18. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted
May 6, 1861, as Fifer. Mustered May 28, 1861. Wounded slightly February 15, 1862, Fort
Donelson, Tenn. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Keller, Richard R. Age 18. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Jan. 18,
1861. Mustered Jan. 18, 1864. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Kinnick, William L. (Veteran.) Age 23. Residence Bloomfield, nativity North Carolina.
Enlisted Nov 20, 1861. Mustered Nov. 29, 1861. Re-enlisted and re-mustered Dec 24, 1864.
See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Lane, Carroll. Age 21. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted May 6, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Discharged for disability Oct. 15, 1861.
Lane, William G. Age 26/ Residence Bloomfield, nativity Illinois. Enlisted May 6, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Died Oct 28, 1861. Buried in National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks,
Mo. Section 38, grave 233.
Lumley, Jacob G. Age 21. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Aug. 13, 1862.
Mustered Aug. 21, 1862. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Lycan, John L. Age 20. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Illinois. Enlisted Aug. 20, 1862.
Mustered Aug. 20, 1862. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidate Battalion.
COMPANY "I"
Langford, Orange M. Age 26. Residence Lyons, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Promoted Second Corporal July 14, 1862; Third Sergeant July 22, 1862,
and Second Lieutenant Dec. 16, 1973. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Leslie, Cyrus. Age 22. Residence Clinton, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Mustered out May 27, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Ludwig, Horace. Age 23. Residence Lyons, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861, as
Eighth Corporal. Mustered May 28, 1861. Reduced to ranks March 22, 1863.
COMPANY "G"
McAchran, James D. Age 18. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted May 6,
1861. Mustered May 28, 1861. Discharged for disability Nov. 25, 1861. See company D,
Forty-fifth Infantry.
McAchran, Thomas L. C. Age 21. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted May
6, 1861, as Fourth Sergeant. Mustered May 28, 1861. Discharged for disability Nov. 5, 1861.
McAvoy, Charles. Age 22. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Aug. 30, 1862.
Mustered Aug. 30, 1862. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
McCune, Robert. Residence Elk River, nativity England. Enlisted Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered
Sept 28, 1861. Discharged March 30, 1862.
McDonald, Hugh A. Age 22. Residence Lyons, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Discharged Aug. 21, 1962.
McKeen, Donald. Residence Elk River, nativity Canada. Enlisted Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered
Sept 28, 1861. Wounded severely in left knee Feb. 15, 1862, Fort Donelson, Tenn. Discharged
Sept. 7, 1962.
COMPANY "G"
Miller, George. A. Age 21. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted May 6, 1961.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Discharged for disability Nov. 25, 1861.
Moore, Samuel A. Age 39. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Appointed Second
Lieutenant May 28, 1861. Mustered May 28, 1861. Promoted Captain Nov. 13, 1861.
Severely wounded April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn. Discharged for wounds Sept 13, 1862.
Morris John B. Age 37. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Ohio. Enlisted Aug. 29, 1862.
Mustered Aug. 29, 1862. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
COMPANY "I"
Mays, George. Age 21. Residence Clinton, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Died in prison April 14, 1864, Danville, Va. Buried in Cemetery
near Davnille, Va.
Miller, George, Age 18. Residence Lyons, nativity Ohio. Enlisted Aug. 30. 1962.
Mustered Aug. 39, 1862. See company C, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Miller Henry F. Age 20. Residence Lyons, nativity Denmark. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Wounded in arm Oct. 4, 1862, Corinth, Miss.
Miller, Joseph S. Age 21. residence Lyons, nativity Ohio. Enlisted Aug. 30, 1862.
Mustered Aug. 30. 1862. See company C, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Muller, John C. Age 20. Residence Clinton, nativity Prussia. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Sent ot hospital in December 1861. No later record found.
Olney, William H. (Veteran.) Age 25. Residence DeWitt, nativity New York. Enlisted May
5, 1861. Mustered May 28, 1861. Re-enlisted and re-mustered Dec. 24, 1863. Discharged
July 12, 1865, Davenport, Iowa, expiration of term of service. Died Dec. 24, 1866, Fort
Harker, Kas. Buried at DeWitt, Iowa.
Patterson, Andrew J. Age 23. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted May 6,
1861. Mustered May 28, 1861. Promoted Sixth Corporal April 3, 1863; Fourth Corporal June
26, 1863. Mustered out May 26, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Proctor, David or Davis. (Veteran.) Age 18. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana.
Enlisted May 6, 1861. Mustered May 28, 1861. Taken prisoner while foraging Oct. 4, 1862,
Corinth, Miss. Re-enlisted and re-mustered Dec. 24, 1863. See company G, Second Infantry
Consolidated Battalion.
COMPANY "I'
Paine, Thomas F. Age 21. Residence Lyons, nativity England. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Wounded in hips Feb. 15, 1862, Fort Donelson, Tenn. Died Feb.
17. 1962, Fort Donelson, Tenn.
Parrish, E. John. Age 20. Residence Clinton, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5 1861,
as Fifer. Mustered May 28, 1861. Taken prisoner while foraging Oct. 5, 1862, Corinth,
Miss. Mustered out May 28, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Parsons, Richard A. Age 23. Residence Clinton, nativity New York. Enlisted Sept. 28,
1861. Mustered Sept. 28, 1861. Promoted Sixth Corporal Jan. 14, 1862. Wounded in thigh
Feb. 15, 1862, Fort Donelson, Tenn. Discharged Oct. 14, 1862, on account of wounds.
Pennimsn, Jesse B. Age 22. Residence Lyons, nativity Massachuetts. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 29, 1861. Transferred to company A, Fifteenth Infantry, Nov. 26, 1861.
Perrin, Noble. Age 19. Residence Clinton, nativity Iowa. Enlisted May 5, 1861. Mustered
May 28, 1861. Promoted First Corporal May 4, 1862; Fifth Sergeant Nov. 11, 1862; Second
Sergeant Dec. 8, 1862. Mustered out May 27, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Perry, Andrew T. Age 22. Residence Clinton, nativity Michigan. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Discharged from hospital April 28, 1862, Quincy, Ill.
Petrie. Elijah. Age 22. Residence Lyons, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 27, 1861. Wounded in hand Oct. 4, 1862, Corinth, Miss. Mustered out May
27, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Petrie, Stephen. Age 24. Residence Clinton, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1862. Deserted Aug. 31, 1862.
Pinkerton, John G. Age 24. Residence Lyons, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Died in hospital June 28, 1862, Quincy, Ill. Buried in National
Cemetery, Quincy, Ill
Polley, Edwin. Age 19. Residence Lyons, nativity Ohio. Enlisted Aug. 30, 1862. Mustered
Aug. 20, 1862. See company H, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Polley, Jerome. Residence Elk River, nativity Ohio. Enlisted Sept. 28, 1861. Mustered
Sept. 28, 1862. Wounded in battle Feb. 15, 1862, Fort Donelson, Tenn. Discharged 1862.
.COMPANY "G"
Rsyburn, Lewis. Age 22. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Aug. 31, 1862.
Mustered Aug. 31, 1862. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Reagin, James. (Veteran.) Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted May 6, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Promoted First Corporal Sept. 20. 1861; Third Sergeant Nov. 12, 1862,
and Second Sergeant April 3, 1862. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Rhodes, Joseph N. Age 20. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted May 6 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Promoted Eighth Corporal Nov. 15, 1861. Killed in battle Feb. 15,
1862, Fort Donelson, Tenn.
Rudd, Alfred. Age 29. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted May 6, 1861,
as First Sergeant. Mustered May 27, 1861. Taken prisoner while foraging Oct. 4, 1862,
Cornith, Miss. Mustered out May 26, 1864, expiration of term of service.
COMPANY "I"
Reeder, Charles H. Age 20. Residence Clinton, nativity New York. Enlisted May 4, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Mustered out May 27, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Rivers, Franklin b. Age 25. Residence Lyons, nativity Ohio. Enlisted May 5, 1861, as
Second Corporal. Mustered May 28, 1861. Deserted April 6, 1862, fort Donelson, Tenn.
Robins, William F. Age 22. Residence Clinton, nativity Ohio. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Wounded in hip on Oct. 4, 1862, Cornith, Miss. Transferred to
Mississippi Marine Brigade March 28, 1863. Discharged February 1, 1865.
Robinson, William. Age 22. Residence Lyons, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Mustered out May 27, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Rogers, Wilson. Age 26. Residence Clinton, nativity New York. Enlisted May 4, 1861,
as third Corporal. Mustered May 28, 1861. Promoted Second Corporal Jul 22, 1862.
Transferred to Invalid Corps Dec. 1, 1863.
Rupert. Fernando. Age 33. Residence Lyons, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted May 4, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Wounded in head severely Feb. 15, 1862, Fort Donelson, Tenn.
Died in hospital Mar. 1862, Mound City, Ill.
Russell Monroe. Age 20. Residence Lyons, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Aug. 30, 1862.
Mustered Aug. 30, 1862. See company H. Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
COMPANY "G"
Schick, John D. Age 43. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Ohio. Enlisted Aug. 1, 1862.
Mustered Sept. 1, 1862. See company G. Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Shadle. James. (Veteran.) Age 24. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Illinois. Enlisted
May 6, 1861. Mustered May 28, 1861. Promoted Second Corporal Aug. 11, 1862; First
Corporal april 3, 1863; Fifth Sergeant Sept. 15, 1863. Re-enlisted and re-mustered
Dec. 24, 1863. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Shively, John. Age 43. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Germany. Enlisted Feb, 15, 1864.
Mustered Feb. 16, 1864. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Shroffe, Francis M. Age 19. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Ohio. Enlisted Aug. 29, 1862.
Mustered Sept. 1. 1862. Died of disease Sept. 8, 1863, La Grange, Tenn. Buried in
Mississippi River National Cemetery, Memphis, Tenn. Classed with the unknown dead.
Sloan, Hiram L. Age 20. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Illinois. Enlisted May 6, 1861.
Mustered May 27, 1861. Wounded in thigh Feb. 15, 1862, Fort Donelson, Tenn. Mustered
out May 26, 1864, expiration of term of service. See company G, Second Infantry
Consolidated Battalion.
Snoddy, John. Age 32. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Feb. 15, 1864.
Mustered Feb. 16, 1864. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion
Stevens, James H. (Veteran.) Age 19. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Iowa. Enlisted May
6, 1961. Mustered May 28, 1861. Wounded in shoulder Feb. 15, 1862, Fort Donelson, Tenn.
Re-enlisted and re-mustered Dec. 24, 1863. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated
Battalion.
Stuart, Eli L. Age 19. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Illinois. Enlisted May 6, 1861.
Mustered May 29, 1861. Discharged for disability Nov. 14, 1861.
Stuart, Thomas W. Age 20. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Illinois. Enlisted May 6, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Mustered out May 26, 1864, expiration f term of service. See
company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
COMPANY "I"
Schaffer, George P. Age 28. Residence Clinton, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted May 5,
1861, as Drummer. Mustered May 28, 1861. Furloughed Aug. 1, 1861. No further record.
Schendel, Gottleip. Age 23. Residence Lyons, nativity Prussia. Enlisted May 3, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Wounded slightly Feb. 15, 1862, Fort Donelson, Tenn. Wounded in
thigh Oct. 4, 1862, Corinth, Miss. Promoted First Corporal Sept 12, 1863. Mustered out
May 27, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Scott, Charles. Age 30. Residence Lyons, nativity New Jersey. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Discharged Oct. 18, 1861.
Seamands, James W. Age 22. Resicence Lyons, nativity Virginia. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Discharged November, 1861.
Shadduck, Foy. Age 18. Residence Clinton, nativity Iowa. Enlisted Agu. 30, 1862.
Mustered Aug. 30, 1862. See company C, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Sloan, Flaminius. Age 18. Residence Lyons, nativity Iowa. Enlisted Aug. 30, 1862.
Mustered Aug. 30, 1862. See company H, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Sloan, Lafayette. T. Age 20. Residence Lyons, nativity Iowa. Enlisted Aug. 30, 1862.
Mustered Aug. 30, 1862. Promoted Third Sergeant Dec. 8., 1862. See company H, Second
Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Smiley, James L. Age 21. Residence Clinton, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 29, 1861. Discharged Aug. 22, 1962.
Snowden, Thomas B. Age 29. Residence Clinton, nativity Kentucky. Enlisted May 4, 1861.
Appointed Second Lieutenant May 28, 1961. Mustered May 29, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant
April 1, 1862. Killed in battle Oct. 3, 1862, Corinth, Miss. Buried in Union Nation
Cemetery, Corinth, Miss. Section 527, grave 8.
Stephens, John. Age 32. Residence Lyons, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Discharged Jan. 20, 1862. See company B. First Cavalry.
COMPANY "G"
Tannehill, Fleming L. Age 24. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Ohio. Enlisted May 6, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Discharged for disability Jan. 21, 1862.
Tharp, Nathan D. Age 20. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Iowa. Mustered Aug. 16. 1861.
See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Tharp, Peter J. Age 19. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Ohio. Enlisted May 6, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Promoted Fourth Corporal Aug. 23, 1862; Third Corporal April 3,
1863; Second Corporal. Mustered out May 26, 1864, expiration of term of service. See
company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Tharp, Thomas T. (Veteran.) Age 21. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Ohio. May 6, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Re-enlisted and re-mustered Dec. 24. 1863. See Company G, Second
Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
COMPANY "I"
Taylor, Hugh. Age 24. Residence Clinton, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted Sept. 28, 1861.
Mustered Sept. 28, 1861. Promoted Fifth Corporal May 6, 1862. Discharged for disability
July 7, 1862.
Terwilliger, Samuel. Age 23. Residence Lyons, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861,
as Third Sergeant. Mustered May 28, 1861. Reduced to ranks July 28m 1862, at his own
request.
Thurston, James. Age 23. residence Lyons, nativity Maine. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28,1861. Discharged Oct. 18, 1861.
Toll, Spencer L. Age 19. Residence Clinton, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861,
as Sixth Corporal. Mustered Sept 28, 1861. Promoted Fourth Sergeant Jan. 14, 1862.
Wounded April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn. Discharged July 12, 1862.
Turner, Thomas F. Age 25. Residence Lyons, nativity England. Enlisted Aug. 30, 1862.
Mustered Aug. 30, 1862. See company C, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
COMPANY "I"
Van Alstine, Nathan H. Age 22. Residence DeWitt, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5,
1861. Mustered May 28, 1861. Died Nov. 6, 1861.
COMPANY "G"
Wallace, Elisha. Age 24. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Massachusetts. Enlisted May 6,
1861. Mustered May 28, 1861. Wounded slightly Feb. 15, 1862, Fort Donelson, Tenn.
Wounded in left leg Oct. 3, 1862, Corinth, Miss. Discharged for disability March 30,
1863, Keokuk, Iowa.
Weaver, James R. (Veteran.) Age 27. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Ohio. Enlisted May
6, 1861. Appointed First Lieutenant. Mustered May 28, 1861. Wounded slightly Feb. 15,
1862, Fort Donelson, Tenn. Promoted Major July 25. 1962; Colonel Oct. 13, 1862. Mustered
out May 28, 1864.
White, Henry Kirk. Age 40. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Virginia. Enlisted Aug. 13,
1862. Mustered Aug. 30, 1862. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Wilson, Morrison W. Age 18. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Ohio. Enlisted Jan. 21. 1864.
Mustered Jan 21, 1864. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Wellwood, Thomas E. Age 22. Residence Elk River. Nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted May 5,
1861. Mustered May 28, 1861. Died July 12, 1862, Corinth, Miss.
Welty, Joseph H. Age 29. Residence Elvira, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted May 5, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Discharged October, 1862. Re-enlisted and re-mustered Feb. 29,
1864. See company G, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.
Whittier, George C. Age 24. Residence Lyons, nativity New York. Enlisted May 4, 1861.
Mustered May 28, 1861. Mustered out May 27, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Winchell, Albert E. Age 20. Residence Lyons, nativity New York. Enlisted May 5, 1861,
as Seventh Corporal. Mustered May 28, 1861. Accidentally shot while asleep by comrade
on the occasion of a false alarm while his company was expecting a night attack from the
rebels near St. Joseph, Mo., June 11, 1861. Died June 22, 1861, near St. Joseph, Mo.
SECOND REGIMENT
SECOND IOWA VETERAN INFANTRY
Term of service three years.
Mustered into the service of the United States at Pulaski, Tenn., by Lieutenant Hoffman.
Roster of Field, Commissioned and Non-Commissioned Staff Officers at muster in of
organization, together with subsequent appointments from civil life.
FIELD AND STAFF.
Noel B. Howard. Age 27. Residence Lyons, nativity Vermont. Appointed Lieutenant Colonel
April 10, 1864. Wounded severely in thigh July 22, 1864, Atlanta, Ga. Transferred from
Second Infantry. See Field and Staff, Second and Third Consolidated.
COMPANY "B"
Baldwin, John S. Age 22. Residence Lyons, nativity New York. Enlisted Feb. 27, 1864.
Mustered March 3, 1864. Transferred from company B, Second Infantry. See company B,
Second and Third Consolidated.
COMPANY "C"
Buckley, Michael. Age 20. Residence Lyons, nativity Ireland. Enlisted June 9, 1862.
Mustered June 9, 1863. Transferred from company C, Second Infantry, See company C, Second
and Third Consolidated.
COMPANY "G"
Brooks, Allen T. Age 42. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Ohio. Enlisted May 6, 1861.
Mustered May 27, 1861. Promoted Wagoner May 28, 1861. Mustered out May 26, 1864,
expiration of term of service. Trnasferred from cpmpany C, Second Infantry.
Buchanan, William. Age 42. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted May 6,
1861. Mustered May 28, 1861. Mustered out May 26, 1864, ecpiration of term of service.
Transferred from company G, Second Infantry.
Burger, Thomas J. (Veteran.) Age 18. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Ohio. Enlisted Dec.
22, 1863. Mustered Dec. 24, 185=63. Promoted Seventh Coporal Oct 17, 1864. Transferred
from company G, Second Infantry. See company G, Second and Third Consolidated.
Craven, George W. (Veteran.) Age 21. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Iowa. Enlisted Dec.
22, 1863, as Third Sergeant. Mustered Dec. 24, 1863. Wounded mortally Aug. 8, 1864,
Atlanta, Ga. Died of wounds Aug. 14, 1864, Atlanta, Ga. Transferred from company G.
Second Infantry.
Curl, Joseph W. (Veteran.) Age 21. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted
Dec. 23, 1863. Mustered Dec 24, 1863. Transferred from company G, Second Infantry.
See company G, Second and Third Consolidated.
COMPANY "G"
DeMuth, John A. (Veteran.) Age 18. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Switzerland.
Enlisted Dec. 23, 1863, as First Sergeant. Mustered Dec. 23, 1863. Promoted Second
Lieutenant May 14, 1864. Transferred from company G, Second Infantry. See company G,
Second and Third Consolidated.
Dunn, Charles E. Age 18. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Nov. 1, 1861.
Mustered Nov. 1, 1861. Deserted Nov. 18, 1863. Transferred from company D, Third Cavalry.
Elliott, John T. Age 22. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Feb. 5, 1864.
Mustered Feb. 5, 1864. Transferred from company G, Second Infantry. See company G, Second
and Third Consolidated.
COMPANY "B"
Fuller or Fulker, George W. Age 30. Residence Clinton County, nativity Illinois. Enlisted
March 10, 1864. Mustered March 22, 1864. Transferred from company B. Second Infantry.
See company B, Second and Third Consolidated.
COMPANY "G"
Fahn or Fohn, Joseph. Age 34. Residence Clinton County, nativity Germany. Enlisted Nov.
13, 1861. Mustered Nov. 14, 1861. Transferred from company I, Second Infantry. See
company G, Second and Third Consolidated.
French, Morris P. Age 22. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Aug. 16, 1842.
Mustered Aug. 16, 1862. Wounded severely Aug. 4, 1864, Atlanta, Ga. Transferred from
company G, Second Infantry. See company G, Second and Third Consolidated.
COMPANY "C"
Greenough, Geo. W. Age 25/ Residence Lyons, nativity New York. Enlisted Aug. 30, 1861.
Mustered Aug. 30, 1861. Transferred from company I, Second Infantry. See company C,
Second and Third Consolidated.
COMPANY "G"
Gaddis, Thaddeus S. Age 23. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted March
20, 1861. Mustered May 20, 1861. Mustered out May 20, 1864, expiration of term of service.
COMPANY "H"
Getty, John. Age 22. Residence Clinton County, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted March 21,
1864. Mustered Aug. 30, 1862. Transferred from company I, Second Infantry. See company H,
Second and Third Consolidated.
Haney, James. Age 33. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Ireland. Enlisted Jan. 28, 1864.
Mustered Jan. 28, 1864. Transferred from company G, Second Infantry. See company G,
Second and Third Consolidated.
Hendrixson, Henry H. Age 21. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted March
20, 1861. Mustered May 27, 1861. Transferred from company G, Second Infantry.
Jorn, George. Age 17. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Feb. 10, 1864.
Mustered March 10, 1864. Transferred from company G, Second Infantry. See company G,
Second and Third Consolidated.
COMPANY "B"
Israel, William W. Age 18. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted March 12,
1864. Mustered March 12, 1864. Died of disease Nov. 4, 1864, Rome, Ga. Transferred
from company G, Second Infantry..
COMPANY "G"
Jeffrey, Leander. (Veteran.) Age 31. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted
Dec. 23, 1863. Mustered Dec. 24, 1863. Killed in action Aug. 4, 1864, Atlamta, Ga.
Buried in National Cemetery, Marietta, Ga. Section C, grave 928. Transferred from
company G, Second Infantry. See company G, Second and Third Consolidated.
Jones, Henry H. (Veteran.) Age. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Feb.
24, 1864. Mustered Feb. 26, 1864. Transferred from company G, Second Infantry. See
company G, Second and Third Consolidated.
Julien, James A. (Veteran.) Age 18. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Ohio. Enlisted Dec.
23, 1862, as Third Corpora;. Mustered Dec. 24, 1863. Transferred from company G, Second
Infantry.
Keller, Richard B. Age 18. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Jan. 18,
1864. Mustered Jan. 18, 1864. Transferred from company G, Second Infantry. See company
G, Second and Third Consolidated.
Kinnick, William L. (Veteran.) Age 21. Residence Bloomfield, nativity North Carolina.
Enlisted Dec 23, 1863. Mustered Dec 24, 1863. Transferred from company G, Second Infantry.
See company G, Second and Third Consolidated
Knight, Archibald. (Veteran.) Age 20. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Illinois. Enlisted
Dec 22, 1863. Mustered Dec. 24, 1863. Transferred from company G, Second Infantry.
See company G, Second and Third Consolidated.
Lumley, Jacob G. Age 23. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana, Enlisted Aug. 13,
1862. Mustered Aug. 21, 1862. Transferred from company G, Second Infantry. See
company G, Second and Third Consolidated.
McAvoy, Charles J. Age 21. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Aug.
29, 1862. Mustered Aug. 29, 1862. Transferred from company G, Second Infantry.
See company G, Second and Third Consolidated.
Noble, William T. Age 20. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted March 30,
1861. Mustered May 27, 1861. Mustered out May 26, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Transferred from company G, Second Infantry.
Patterson, Geo. W. Age 24. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted April 20,
1861. Mustered May 27, 1861. Mustered out May 26, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Transferred from company G. Second Infantry.
Powers, Edward. Age. 22. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Apr 29. 1861.
Mustered May 27, 1861. Mustered out May 26, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Transferred from company G, Second Infantry.
Proctor, Davis (Veteran.) Age 18. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Iowa. Enlisted Dec
23, 1863. Mustered Dec. 24 1863. Transferred from company G, Second Infantry. See
company G, Second and Third Consolidated.
COMPANY "H"
Polley, Edwin. Age 21. Residence Clinton County, nativity Ohio. Enlisted Aug. 30, 1862.
Mustered Aug. 30, 1862. Transferred from company I, Second Infantry. See company H,
Second and Third Consolidated.
COMPANY "G"
Reagin, James. (Veteran.) Age 18. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted
Dec. 23, 1963, as Second Sergeant. Mustered Dec. 24. 1963. Transferred from company G.
Second Infantry. See company G, Second and Third Consolidated.
Rudd, Alfred. Age 29. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted March
20, 1861. Mustered May 27, 1861. Mustered out May 26, 1864, expiration of term of
service. Transferred from company G, Second Infantry.
COMPANY "H"
Russell. Monroe. Age 25. Residence Clinton County, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Aug.
30, 1862. Mustered Aug. 30, 1862. Transferred from company I, Second Infantry. See
company H, Second and Third Consolidated.
COMPANY "C"
Shadduck, Foy. Age 22. Residence Lyons, nativity Iowa. Enlisted Aug. 30, 1862.
Mustered Aug. 30, 1862. Wounded severely Aug. 30, 1864, Jonesboro, Ga. Transferred
from company I, Second Infantry. See company C, Second and Third Consolidated.
COMPANY"G"
Scott, John W. Age 18. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Aug. 16,
1862. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Transferred from company G, Second Infantry. See
company G, Second and Third Consolidated.
Shively, John. Age 43. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Germany. Enlisted Feb. 15,
1864. Mustered Feb. 16, 1864. Transferred from company G, Second Infantry. See
company G, Second and Third Consolidated.
Snoddy, John. Age 32. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Feb. 15,
1864. Mustered Feb. 16, 1864. Transferred from company G, Second Infantry. See
company G, Second and Third Consolidated.
Stevens, James H. (Veteran.) Age 19. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Iowa. Enlisted
Dec. 25, 1863, as Wagoner. Mustered Dec. 25, 1863. Transferred from company G, Second
Infantry. See company G. Second and Third Consolidated.
Stuart. Thomas W. Age 20. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Illinois. Enlisted May 6,
1861. Mustered May 28, 1861. Mustered out May 26, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Transferred from company G, Second Infantry.
Sutton, Jasper N. Age 20. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Illinois. Enlisted Aug. 25,
1862. Mustered Aug. 25, 1862. Transferred from company G, Second Infantry. See company
G, Second and Third Consolidated.
COMPANY "H"
Sloane, Flaminus H. Age 20. Residence Lyons, nativity Iowa. Enlisted Aug. 30, 1862.
Mustered Aug. 29, 1862. Transferred from company I, Second Infantry. See company H,
Second and Third Consolidated.
Sloane, Lafayette F. or T. Age 24. Residence Lyons, nativity Iowa. Enlisted Aug. 30,
1862, as Fourth Sergeant. Mustered Aug. 30, 1862. Promoted Third Sergeant June 2, 1864.
Transferred from company Im Second Infantry. See company H, Second and Third Consolidated.
COMPANY "C"
Turner, Thomas F. Age 29. Residence Lyons, nativity England. Enlisted Aug. 30, 1862.
Mustered Aug. 30 1862. Transferred from company I, Second Infantry. See company C,
Second and Third Consolidated.
COMPANY "G"
Tharp, Thomas T. (Veteran.) Age 21. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Ohio. Enlisted
Dec. 23, 1862, as Fourth Corporal. Mustered Dec. 24, 1863. Transferred from company
G, Second Infantry. See company G, Second and Third Consolidated.
Tharpe, Peter J. Age 19. Residence Bloomfield, nativity Ohio. Enlisted April 29, 1861.
Mustered May 29, 1861. Mustered out May 25, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Transferred from company G, Second Infantry.
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