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Company "A"

Sharp, George M. Age 37. Residence Springville, nativity New Jersey. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Killed in action April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn. Buried in National Cemetery, Pittsburg Landing, Tenn. Section E, grave 91.

Sleight, Devila. (Veteran.) Age 24. Residence Marion, nativity New York. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864. Killed in action June 27, 1864, Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia.

Springer, Samuel D. (Veteran.) Age 23. Residence Marion, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Promoted Eighth Corporal Dec. 1, 1861; Third Corporal March 1, 1861; Fifth Sergeant July 1, 1862; Fourth Sergeant Jan. 1, 1864. Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 24, 1864. Promoted Third Sergeant Aug. 1, 1864. Discharged May 11, 1865, St. Louis, Mo., for disability.

Stearnes, Seymour A. Age 27. Residence Central City, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted July 1, 1861, as Eighth Corporal. Mustered July 17, 1861. Promoted Seventh Corporal March 8, 1863; Sixth Corporal June 15, 1863; Fifth Corporal Oct. 10, 1863. Mustered out July 16, 1864, Roswell, Ga., expiration of term of service.

Stearns, James B. Age 19. Residence Central City, nativity Massachusetts. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Died Jan. 21, 1862, St. Louis, Mo. Buried in National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Section 38, grave 184.

Stephenson, William. Age 36. Residence Marion, nativity Ohio. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Dishonorably drummed out of company by sentence General Court Martial, Aug. 16, 1862.

Stinson, Doctor Franklin. Age 18. Residence Marion, nativity Ohio. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Discharged Feb. 28, 1862, Tipton, Mo., for disability. See company A, Second Iowa Infantry.

Sweeting, Bleim. Age 24. Residence DeWitt, nativity Michigan. Enlisted Aug. 19, 1862. Mustered Sept. 7, 1862. Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky. See company G, Twenty-sixth Iowa Infantry.

Company "B"

Sayre, John M. Age 19. Residence Osceola, nativity Virginia. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Killed in action April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.

Scott, George W. (Veteran.) Residence Jackson, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864. Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Sharp, John. (Veteran.) Age 29. Residence Hopeville, nativity Ohio. Enlisted Sept. 4, 1861. Mustered Sept. 4, 1861. Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864. Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Sheets, William. Age 24. Residence Chariton, nativity Indiana. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Killed in action April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.

Sigler, S. David. Age 19. Residence Osceola, nativity Ohio. Enlisted July 1, 1861, as Eighth Corporal. Mustered July 17, 1861. Promoted Seventh Corporal Oct. 10, 1861; Sixth Corporal Jan. 10, 1862; First Sergeant July 1, 1862; Second Lieutenant Jan. 24, 1863. Resigned Aug. 3, 1864.

Skelly, Addison J. Age 29. Residence Hopeville, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted July 1, 1861, as Fifer. Mustered July 17, 1861. Discharged Sept. 9, 1862, for disability.

Skelly, Joseph or James M. Age 36. Residence Kankakee City, Ill., nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted Nov. 8, 1861. Mustered Nov. 8, 11861. Discharged from Regimental Band April 22, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.

Smith, James R. Age 21. Residence Chariton, nativity Indiana. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Wounded April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn. Discharged Aug. 24, 1863, for disability.

Spurting, James H. Age 29. Residence Chariton, nativity Virginia. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Promoted Eight Corporal April 1, 1862. Killed in action April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.

Company "C"

Sawyer, Ozro. Age 19. Residence LaYerba, nativity Illinois. Enlisted July 4, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Died Nov. 28, 1861, St. Louis, Mo. Buried in National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Section 51, grave 143.

Scott, George F. (Veteran.) Age 24. Residence Chapin, nativity New York. Enlisted July 4, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864. Killed in action May 27, 1864, Dallas, Ga. Buried in National Cemetery, Marietta, Ga. Section A, grave 182.

Scott, William W. Age 22. Residence Chapin, nativity New York. Enlisted July 4, 1861. Mustered July 4, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Died of disease Feb. 8, 1862, Tipton, Mo.

Searcy, Beverly. Age 37. Residence Albia, nativity Kentucky. Enlisted July 14, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant from Sergeant Major Feb. 24, 1862. Resigned May 23, 1862.

Shobe, Clark C. Age 18. Residence Chapin, nativity Indiana. Enlisted July 4, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Discharged Dec. 24, 1861, St. Louis, Mo., for disability.

Smith, Walter. Age 24. Residence Osprey, nativity Ohio. Enlisted July 4, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Killed in action April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.

Stewart, Robert F. Age 21. Residence Albia, nativity Iowa. Enlisted July 4, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Transferred to company E.

Storms, John Jasper. Age 19. Residence Des Moines County, nativity Ohio. Enlisted Feb. 22, 1864. Mustered Feb. 29, 1864. Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky. See company I, Thirtieth Iowa Infantry.

Stamp, David M. Age 33. Residence Eldora, nativity Pennsylvania. Appointed Captain May 21, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Cashiered Feb. 12, 1862.

Surles, Anthony W. (Veteran.) Age 19. Residence Eldora, nativity Ohio. Enlisted July 4, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864. Wounded severely May 27, 1864, Dallas, Ga. Died of wounds June 7, 1864, Chattanooga, Tenn. Buried in National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tenn. Section E, grave 18.

Company "D"

Sharp, Francis M.  (Veteran.)  Age 22.  Residence Genoa, nativity Pennsylvania.  Enlisted June 25, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Promoted Fourth Corporal May 1, 1862; Fifth Sergeant July 1, 1862; Fourth Sergeant March 1, 1863.   Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Wounded June 27, 1864, Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Shaw, Seth W.  Age 19.  Residence Centerville, nativity Indiana.   Enlisted June 25, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Mustered out July 16, 1864, expiration of term of service.

Sommers, Jerome B.  Age 22.  Residence Centerville, nativity Germany.   Enlisted June 25, 1861, as Fifer.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Wounded in left shoulder April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.  Discharged Sept. 29, 1862, Keokuk, Iowa, on account of wounds.  Transferred from company G.

Stafford, Orin P.  (Veteran.)  Age 27.  Residence Centerville, nativity Ohio.  Enlisted June 25, 1861, as First Corporal.  Mustered July 17, 1861.   Promoted Quartermaster Sergeant NOv. 23, 1863.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Promoted Quartermaster Dec. 30, 1864.    Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Stanton, Seth B.  Age 44.  Residence Cincinnati, nativity Ohio.   Enlisted June 25, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Discharged Oct. 11, 1861, Syracuse, Mo.

Stephens, Charles. Age 22.  Residence Centerville, nativity Ohio.  Enlisted Feb. 22, 1862.  Mustered May 13, 1862.  Wounded by guerrillas Oct. 14, 1862.   Died of wounds Oct. 15, 1862.

Stewart, William R.  Age 24.  Residence Belle Air, nativity Indiana.   Enlisted June 25, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Discharged Aug. 22, 1861, St. Louis, Mo., for disability.

Stitt, William R.  Age 31.  Residence Centerville, nativity Indiana.   Enlisted July 8, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Discharged Jan. 17, 1862, La Mine Bridge, Mo., for disability.  Transferred from company G.

Stratton, Charles F.  (Veteran.)  Age 19.  Residence Centerville, nativity Missouri.  Enlisted June 25, 1861, as Drummer.  Mustered July 17, 1861.   Wounded April 6, 1861, Shiloh, Tenn.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Promoted Third Sergeant Nov. 10, 1864.  Killed in action March 20, 1865, Bentonville, N. C.  Buried in National Cemetery, Raleigh, N. C.  Section 17, grave 5.

Stratton, Edward.  Age 21.  Residence Centerville, nativity Michigan.   Enlisted June 25, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Discharged Aug. 22, 1861, St. Louis, Mo.

Swift, Almer.  (Veteran.)  Age 20.  Residence Iconium, nativity Indiana.   Enlisted June 25, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Mustered out July 17, 1865, expiration of term of service.

Summer, Samuel.  (Veteran.)  Age 21.  Residence Moravia, nativity Indiana.  Enlisted June 25, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Killed in action Aug. 21, 1864, Atlanta, Ga.  Buried in National Cemetery, Marietta, Ga.  Section H, grave 704.

Summer, Thomas.  Age 34.  Residence Moravia, nativity Indiana.  Enlisted June 25, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Discharged Jan. 17, 1862, La Mine Bridge, Mo., for disability.

Company "E"

Saunders, Henry.  Age 39.  Residence Albia, nativity Indiana. Appointed Captain May 21, 1861.  Mustered July 17,  1861.  Resigned Jan. 3, 1863.

Scott, Benjamin F.  (Veteran.)  Age 31.  Residence Albia, nativity Indiana.  Enlisted July 1, 1861, as Fifth Corporal.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Promoted Fourth Corporal Jan. 31, 1862.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Promoted Third Corporal Jan. 1, 1865.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Service, John W.  (Veteran.)  Age 20.  Residence Albia, nativity Indiana.  Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861. Wounded in head April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.   Discharged June 21, 1865, Keokuk, Iowa.

Singer, Andrew.  Age 31.  Residence Albia, nativity Germany.  Enlisted Oct. 17, 1861.  Mustered Oct. 17, 1861.  Discharged April 13, 1863, for disability.  See company I, Eighth Iowa Infantry.

Smith, Thomas J.  Age 22.  Residence Cincinnati, nativity Missouri.   Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Wounded in right forearm April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.  Discharged March 19, 1863, Keokuk, Iowa, for disability.

Sperry, Ashbel.  Age 25.  Residence Cuba, nativity Ohio. Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Transferred to company I, Eighth Iowa Infantry.

Spinks, James P.  Age 22.  Residence Monroe county, nativity Kentucky.   Enlisted March 29, 1864.  Mustered June 8, 1864.  Wounded severely May 28, 1864, Dallas, Ga.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Stewart, Robert F.  (Veteran.)  Age 23.  Residence Albia, nativity Iowa.   Enlisted July 4, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Killed in action Nov. 22, 1864, Griswoldsville, Ga.   Transferred from company C.

Stoddard, James.  Rejected July 1, 1861, by Mustering Officer.

Swayney, Samuel.  Age 21.  Residence Albia, nativity Ohio.  Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Mustered out July 16, 1864, Roswell, Ga.

Swayney, William.  Age 21.  Residence LaGrange, nativity Indiana.   Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Killed in action April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.

Company "F"

Scoville, John G.  (Veteran.)  Age 37.  Residence Osceola, nativity Ohio.  Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Wounded severely Nov. 22, 1864, Griswoldville, Ga.   Discharged July 29, 1865, Keokuk, Iowa.

Sechris, Felix.  Age 18.  Residence Osceola.  Enlisted May 28, 1863.   Mustered May 28, 1863.  Discharged may 24, 1865, Davenport, Iowa, for disability.

Sharp, Abner W.  Age 19.  Residence Osceola, nativity Iowa.  Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Died Dec. 5, 1863.  Buried in National Cemetery, Richmond, Va.

Sharp, Isaac B.  Age 18.  Residence Bellefontaine, nativity Iowa.   Enlisted Aug. 29,1862.  Mustered Sept. 9, 1862.  Woundd June 27, 1864, Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia.  Mustered out July 16, 1864, expiration of term of service.

Shearer, David.  (Veteran.)  Age 18.  Residence Osceola, nativity Ohio.   Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Killed in action May 13, 1864, near Dalton, Ga.

Shuck, Peter P.  Age 30.  Residence Osceola, nativity Ohio.  Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Discharged Feb. 6, 182, Tipton, Mo., for disability.

Smith, William J. C.  (Veteran.)  Age 19.  Residence Lacelle, nativity Indiana.  Enlisted Aug. 26, 1862.  Mustered Sept. 10, 1862.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered March 15, 1864.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Stark, Abraham S.  (Veteran.)  Age 18.  Residence Osceola, nativity Indiana.  Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Wounded June 27, 1864, Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia.   Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Stewart, Alexander B.  (Veteran.)  Age 26.  Residence Osceola, nativity Ohio.  Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Stewart, Harlan M.  (Veteran.)  Age 20.  Residence Osceola, nativity Iowa.  Enlisted Aug. 29, 1862.  Mustered Aug. 29, 1862.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered March 15, 1864.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Stewart, Henry C.  Age 22.  Residence Osceola, nativity Ohio.  Enlisted July 1, 1861, as Wagoner.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Wounded July 16, 1863, Jackson, Miss.  Discharged March 15, 1864, Keokuk, Iowa, for disability.

Stewart, William H.  (Veteran.)  Age 22.  Residence Osceola, nativity New York.  Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Promoted Seventh Corporal Aug 5, 1864; Sixth Corporal Jan. 1, 1865.  Taken prisoner March 24, 1865, while on forage detail near Goldsboro, N. C.  Supposed to have been killed.  No further record.

Company "G"

Samson, Andrew T.  (Veteran.)  Age 19.  Residence Iowa City, nativity New York.  Enlisted July 8, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Promoted Third Corporal May 1, 1862; Fifth Sergeant Dec. 1, 1862; Fourth Sergeant May 1, 1863; Sergeant Major Dec. 3, 1863.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Promoted Adjutant May 31, 1864; Captain of company G April 5, 1865.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Samson, William H.  Age 25.  Residence Wassonville, nativity Pennsylvania.   Enlisted July 8, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Promoted Fifth Sergeant Nov. 1, 1861; Fourth Sergeant May 1, 1862; Second Sergeant Dec. 1, 1862; Second Lieutenant Feb. 18, 1863.  Discharged May 8, 1864.

Schanos, Oswald.  Age 25.  Residence Iowa City, nativity Germany.   Enlisted July 8, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Mustered out July 16, 1864, Roswell, Ga., expiration of term of service.

Shearer, Simeon.  (Veteran.)  Age 33.  Residence Burlington, nativity Kentucky.  Enlisted July 8, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Promoted Seventh Corporal Jan. 1, 1864.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Died of typhoid fever April 5, 1864, Nashville, Tenn.  Buried in National Cemetery, Nashville, Tenn.  Section E, grave 1638.

Shockey, David R.  Age 18.  Residence Iowa City, nativity Indiana.   Enlisted July 8, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Discharged Aug. 5, 1861; minor; claimed by parents.

Smith, John K.  Age 21.  Residence Copi, nativity Ohio.  Enlisted July 8, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Discharged June 4, 1862, near Corinth, Miss., for loss of sight.

Sommers, Jerome B.  Age 22.  Residence Centerville, nativity Illinois.   Enlisted July 8, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.   Transferred to company D.

Stitt, William R.  Age 31.  Residence Centerville, nativity Indiana.   Enlisted July 8, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Transferred to company D.

Company "H"

Scott, Frank T.  Age 23.  Residence St. Louis, Mo., nativity Ohio.   Enlisted March 7, 1862.  Mustered March 10, 1862.  Wounded April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.  Died of wounds April 11, 1862, Mound City, Ill.

Shaner, George.  (Veteran.)  Age 22.  Residence New London, nativity Pennsylvania.  Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.   Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Discharged April 4, 1865, Goldsboro, N. C.  Transferred from company K.

Sherck, David.  Age 19.  Residence Keokuk, nativity Pennsylvania.   Enlisted March 29, 1864.  Mustered June 8, 1864.  Wounded in breast slightly Ag. 15, 1864, Atlanta, Ga.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Slater, Robert.  (Veteran.)  Age 22.  Residence Carthage, Ill., nativity England.  Enlisted July 12, 1861, as Eighth Corporal.  Mustered July 17, 1861.   Promoted Second Sergeant Aug. 6, 1861; First Sergeant Jan. 1, 1864.   Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Mustered out July 17, 1865, Nashville, Tenn.

Smith, Albert M.  Age 20.  Residence Waukon, nativity Michigan.   Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Wounded April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.  Died of wounds May 12, 1862, Paducah, Ky.

Smith, Henry W.  Age 19.  Residence Athens, Mo., nativity Indiana.   Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Killed in action April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.

Smout, Thomas.  Age 18.  Residence Montrose, nativity Illinois.   Enlisted Aug. 2, 1861.  Mustered Aug. 2, 1861.  Mustered out July 16, 1864, expiration of term of service.

Snyder, Orcinos C.  (Veteran.)  Age 20.  Residence Kirksville, Mo., nativity Ohio.  Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Wounded in face slightly Nov. 25, 1863, Missionary Ridge, Tenn.  Promoted Fourth Sergeant Jan. 1, 1864.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Wounded severely in shoulder June 27, 1864, Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia.  Promoted Second Sergeant Sept. 1, 1864; First Sergeant Jan. 1, 1865; Second Lieutenant Jan. 1, 1865.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Spain, William.  Age 18.  Residence Montrose, nativity Iowa.  Enlisted July 12, 1861, as Sixth Corporal.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Wounded April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.  Discharged Jan. 29, 183, on account of wounds.

Spellman, John.  Age 40.  Residence Memphis, Tenn., nativity Ireland.   Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Wounded in breast slightly June 15, 1864.  Mustered out July 16, 1864, expiration of term of service.

Stevens, Abraham B.  Age 22.  Residence Charleston, nativity Indiana.   Enlisted July 12, 1861, as Third Sergeant.  Mustered July 17, 1861.   Taken prisoner April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.  Died Aug. 9, 1862, Macon, Ga.   Buried in National Cemetery, Andersonville, Ga.  Grave 13076.

Stewart, Benjamin.  Deserted Nov. 6, 1861.

Stewart, John W.  (Veteran.)  Age 18.  Residence Keokuk, nativity Virginia.  Enlisted Aug. 2, 1861.  Mustered Aug. 2, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Promoted Fifth Corporal July 1, 1865.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Stewart, Ray H.  Age 19.  Residence Montrose, nativity Iowa.  Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Mustered out July 16, 1864, expiration of term of service.

Swann, James.  (Veteran.)  Age 21.  Residence Montrose, nativity England.  Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Promoted Fifth Corporal July 1, 1862; Fifth Sergeant March 1, 1863; Second Sergeant Jan. 1, 1864.   Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Wounded severely in hand May 28, 1864, Dallas, Ga.  Promoted First Sergeant Sept. 1, 1864; Captain Jan. 1, 1865.   Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Swiggart, Salathiel A.  Age 19.  Residence Montrose, nativity Ohio.   Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Mustered out July 16, 1864, expiration of term of service.

Company "I"

Sala, John A. G.  Age 18.  Residence Toolsboro, nativity Illinois.   Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Wounded slightly May 27, 1864, Dallas, Ga.  Mustered out July 16, 1864, expiration of term of service.

Searcy, Beverly.  Age 37.  Residence Albia, nativity Kentucky.  Enlisted July 12, 1861, as First Sergeant.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Promoted Sergeant Major July 22, 1861; Second Lieutenant of company C Feb. 24, 1862.  Resigned May 23, 1862.  See company C.

Seestrom, Peter G.  Age 34.  Residence Des Moines County, nativity Sweden.   Enlisted Feb. 2, 1862.  Mustered Feb. 10, 1862.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.  See company C.

Sexton, James B.  Age 22.  Residence Burlington, nativity Ohio.   Enlisted July 12, 1861, as Second Corporal.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Promoted Fifth Sergeant July 22, 1861; Fourth Sergeant Oct. 1, 1861; Third Sergeant Dec. 24, 1861.  Discharged Nov. 13, 1862, for disability.

Sherm, John.  Age 39.  Residence Warsaw, Mo., nativity Germany.   Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Wounded in shoulder Nov. 25, 1863, Missionary Ridge, Tenn.  Promoted Third Corporal Dec. 20, 1863.   Mustered out July 16, 1864, Roswell, Ga.

Shipman, Charles B.  (Veteran.)  Age 21.  Residence Wapello, nativity Pennsylvania.  Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Killed in action Aug. 10, 1864, Atlanta, Ga.  Buried in National Cemetery, Marietta, Ga.  Section H, grave 682.

Silversmith, David.  Age 28.  Residence Burlington, nativity Germany.   Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Promoted Fifer Aug. 16, 1862.  Wounded in back Nov. 25, 1863, Missionary Ridge, Tenn.  Mustered out July 16, 1864, Roswell, Ga.

Smiley, George S.  Age 31.  Residence Burlington, nativity Maine.   Enlisted July 12, 1861, as Second Sergeant.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Promoted First Sergeant July 22, 1861; Sergeant Major Dec. 11, 1861; Second Lieutenant of company I Jan. 4, 1863; First Lieutenant Jan. 1, 1863.  Resigned Aug. 11, 1863.

Smith, Daniel J.  Age 20.  Residence Wapello, nativity Iowa.  Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Wounded in face Nov. 25, 1863, Missionary Ridge, Tenn.  Mustered out July 18, 1864, Davenport, Iowa, expiration of term of service.

Smith Samuel.  (Veteran.)  Age 28.  Residence Oquaka, nativity Pennsylvania.  Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Promoted Seventh Corporal July 1, 1862; Fourth Corporal June 1, 1863; First Corporal Dec. 20, 1863.   Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Wounded severely May 28, 1864, Dallas, Ga.  Promoted Third Sergeant Jan. 1, 1865.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Stewart, Charles.  Age 24.  Nativity Maine.  Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Promoted Fifth Sergeant Dec. 24, 1861.   Died of disease Feb. 26, 1862, Tipton, Mo.

Sutherland, William H.  Age 20.  Residence Kossuth, nativity Indiana.   Enlisted Sept. 11, 1861.  Mustered Sept. 11, 1861.  Promoted Sixth Corporal; Third Corporal July 1, 1862; Fifth Sergeant June 1, 1863.  Killed in action July 12, 1863, Jackson, Miss.

Swank, William F.  Age 19.  Nativity Iowa.  Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Died of typhoid fever Dec. 1, 1861, Jefferson City, Mo.

Swartz or Schwartz, Louis.  (Veteran.)  Age 35.  Residence Burlington, nativity Germany.  Enlisted July 12, 1861, as First Corporal.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Promoted Fifth Sergeant March 29, 1862; Second Sergeant June 1, 1863.   Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Company "K"

Savage, Alexander R.  (Veteran.)  Age 21.  Residence Mount Pleasant, nativity Ohio.  Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Wounded slightly in head May 13, 1864, Resaca, Ga.  Killed in action Sept. 5, 1864, Lovejoy Station, Ga.  Buried in National Cemetery, Marietta, Ga.  Section F, grave 409.

Schreimor, Theodore.  Age 18.  Residence Mount Pleasant, nativity Ohio.   Enlisted July 12, 1861, as Second Sergeant.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Taken prisoner April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.  Died in prison Aug. 23, 1862, Macon, Ga.   Buried in National Cemetery, Andersonville, Ga.  Grave 12995.

Scott, William.  Age 34.  Residence Rome, nativity Ohio.  Enlisted Aug. 20, 1862.  Mustered Aug. 22, 1862.  Wounded severely in head Nov. 25, 1863, Chattanooga, Tenn.  Mustered out July 16, a864, expiration of term of service.

Sense, Charles W.  Age 18.  Residence Danville, nativity Iowa.  Enlisted Jan. 16, 1865.  Mustered Jan. 16, 1865.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky. Transferred from company H, Thirtieth Iowa Infantry.

Shaner, George.  Age 22.  Residence New London, nativity Pennsylvania.   Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Transferred to company H.

Shipman, Richard.  (Veteran.)  Age 21.  Residence Mount Pleasant, nativity Ohio.  Enlisted July 12, 1861, as Wagoner.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Wounded in leg slightly Nov. 25, 1863, Missionary Ridge, Tenn.   Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Discharged July 2, 1865, for disability.

Simmons, Joseph.  Age 19.  Residence Lowell, nativity Michigan.   Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Promoted Sixth Corporal Oct. 1, 1862.  Deserted Nov. 26, 1862.

Simpson, John R.  (Veteran.)  Age 18.  Residence Agency City, nativity Iowa.  Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Promoted Principal Musician March 14, 1864.   Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Sisk, Fuller.  Age 26.  Residence Mount Pleasant, nativity Tennessee.   Enlisted Aug. 26, 1862.  Mustered Aug. 26, 1862.  Mustered out July 16, 1864, expiration of term of service.

Sisson, Melville.  Age 18.  Residence Lee County, nativity New York.   Enlisted Feb. 1, 1865.  Mustered Feb. 1, 1865.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.  Transferred from company E, Thirtieth Iowa Infantry.

Smith, Asbury.  Age 19.  Residence Mount Pleasant, nativity Ohio.   Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Wounded slightly in leg Nov. 25, 1863, Missionary Ridge, Tenn.  Mustered out July 16, 1864, expiration of term of service.

Stewart, Lorenzo H.  Age 20.  Residence Pilot Grove, nativity Ohio.   Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Died Oct. 18, 1861, Jefferson City, Mo.  See First Iowa Infantry, company F.

Stewart, Morrow.  Age 32.  Residence Athens, Mo., nativity Pennsylvania.   Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Died of chronis diarrhoea March 18, 1862.  Buried in National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Mo.   Section 50, grave 75.

Stitt, Robert A.  (Veteran.)  Age 18.  Residence New London, nativity Ohio.  Enlisted Sept. 6, 1861.  Mustered Sept. 6, 1861.  Promoted Third Sergeant Jan. 1, 1864.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Promoted Sergeant major Aug. 7, 1864; Adjutant June 19, 1865.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Sypherd, Joseph H.  Age 22.  Residence Mount Pleasant, nativity Virginia.   Enlisted July 12, 1861, as Fifth Corporal.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Discharged Sept. 20, 1861, Jefferson City, Mo., for disability.  See company K, Fourteenth Iowa Infantry.


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