6th Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion

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Company "A"

Waddam, Henry. Age 40. Residence Calamus, nativity England. Enlisted Jan. 13, 1864. Mustered Jan. 13, 1864. Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky. See company F, Twenty-sixth Iowa Infantry.

Walker, William H. Age 21. Residence Marion, nativity Ohio. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Discharged Oct. 2, 1861, Jefferson City., Mo., for disability. See company H, Twentieth Iowa Infantry.

Ward, Charles D. Age 20. Residence Pason, Ill., nativity Nova Scotia. Enlisted Sept. 20, 1861. Mustered Sept. 20, 1861. Mustered out July 16, 1864, Roswell, Ga., expiration of term of service.

Ward, Owen. Age 26. Residence Marion, nativity Ireland. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Taken prisoner and paroled April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn. Died of disease Dec. 23, 1863, Bridgeport, Ind. Buried in National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tenn. Section 4, grave 306.

Watson, George R. Age 23. Residence LaGrange, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Transferred to company E.

Weed, Frederick F. Age 19. Residence Albia, nativity Indiana. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Killed inaction April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.

Wetherell, Albert. Age 44. Residence Clarke County, nativity Connecticut. Enlisted Dec. 28, 1863. Mustered Dec. 28, 1863. Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky. see company D, Twenty-sixth Iowa Infantry.

Wiggin, Fafayette W. Age 20. Residence Springfield, nativity Maine. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Wounded April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn. Mustered out for wounds Aug. 29, 1862, St. Louis, Mo.

Wiggins, Henry. (Veteran.) Age 18. Residence Springfield, nativity Maine. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864. Promoted Fifth Sergeant Aug. 1, 1864; Third Sergeant April 30, 1865. Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Wightman, George H. Residence Marion, nativity Vermont. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Wounded April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn. Killed in action Nov. 25, 1863, Missionary Ridge, Tenn. Buried in National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tenn. section D, grave 432.

Williams, George W. Age 32. Residence Marion, nativity Vermont. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Died of disease Nov. 11, 1861, St. Louis, Mo. Buried in National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Section 38, grave 178.

Willsey, George W. Age 19. Residence Hamilton, nativity Illinois. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Killed in action April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.

Willsey, William H. Age 22. Residence Hamilton, nativity Ohio. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Kiled in action April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.

Wilson, Eliakin S. Age 24. Residence Marion, nativity Ohio. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Wounded in hand Nov. 25, 1863, Missionary Ridge, Tenn. Wounded slightly in foot June 27, 1864, Kenesaw Mountain, Ga. Mustered July 16, 1864, Roswell, Ga., expiration of term of service.

Wood, Isaac N. Age 26. Residence Marion, nativity Massachusetts. Enlisted July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Wounded and taken prisoner April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn. Wounded in head and legs Nov. 25, 1863, Missionary Ridge, Tenn. Mustered July 18, 1865, expiration of term of service.

Company "B"

Woodward, Emmett B. Age 27. Residence Chariton, nativity Pennsylvania. Appointed First Lieutenant July 1, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Promoted Adjutant July 21, 1861; Captain April 7, 1862. Resigned Jan. 7, 1864.

Company "C"

Walker, John H. Age 21. Residence Davis County, nativity Indiana. Enlsited Dec. 15, 1863. Mustered Dec. 16, 1863. Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky. See company F, Thirtieth Iowa Infantry.

Watson, James. Age 18. Residence Davis County, nativity Ireland. Enlisted Jan. 18, 1864. Mustered Feb. 3, 1864. Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky. See company F, Thirtieth Iowa Infantry.

Weeks, Charles. Age 24. Residence Point Pleasant, nativity Indiana. Enlisted July 4, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Discharged Aug. 18, 1862, Memphis, Tenn., for disability.

Werston, Cyrus. Rejected July 1, 1861, by Mustering Officer.

Wilson, Jacob B. Age 22. Residence Eldora, nativity Ohio. Enlisted July 4, 1861. Mustered July 7, 1861. Discharged May 28, 1862, St. Louis, Mo., for disability.

Wood, George W. (Veteran.) Age 22. Residence Iowa Falls, nativity New York. Enlisted July 4, 1861, as Drummer. Mustered July 17, 1861. Promoted Eighth Corporal Jan. 1, 1862; Seventh Corporal May 1, 1862; Second Sergeant July 1, 1862; First Sergeant March 1, 1863. Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864. Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Mo.

Wood, James. Age 22. Residence Des Moines County, nativity Virginia. Enlisted Feb. 29, 1864. Mustered Feb. 29, 1864. Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky. See company I, Thirtieth Iowa Infantry.

Woodruff, Jackson. Age 33. Residence Iowa Falls, nativity New York. Enlisted June 24, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Taken prisoner April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn. Died while in prison Oct. 9, 1862, Augusta, Ga.

Wright, James. Age 22. Residence Eldora, nativity New York. Enlisted July 4, 1861. Mustered July 17, 1861. Discharged Nov. 14, 1862, Memphis, Tenn., for disability. See company G, First Iowa Infantry.

Wright, Jonathon. Age 17. Residence Davis County, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Feb. 29, 1864. Mustered Feb. 29, 1864. Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky. See company B, Thirtieth Iowa Infantry.

Company "D"

Walles, George W.  (Veteran.)  Age 22.  Residence Centerville, nativity Indiana.  Enlisted June 25, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Promoted Eighth Corporal May 1, 1865.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Walles, Lloyd.  Age 18.  Residence Centerville, nativity Indiana.   Enlisted June 25, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Wounded in arm Nov. 25, 1863, Missionary Ridge, Tenn.  Discharged July 16, 1864, expiration of term of service.

Walden, Madison M.  Age 24.  Residence Centerville, nativity Ohio.   Appointed Captain May 16, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Resigned Dec. 10, 1862, Holly Springs, Miss.  See company H, Eighth Cavalry.

Ware, Martin L.  Age 24.  Residence Centerville, nativity Indiana.   Enlisted June 25, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Discharged Feb. 15, 1862, Tipton, Mo., for disability.

Ware, Volney Thornton.  (Veteran.)  Age 26.  Residence Centerville, nativity Illinois.  Enlisted Feb. 17, 1862.  Mustered May 13, 1862.   Wounded Nov. 22, 1864, Macon, Ga.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered March 15, 1864.   Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Ware, William F.  Age 21.  Residence Appanoose County, nativity Indiana.   Enlisted Oct. 9, 1861.  Mustered Oct. 9, 1861.  Promoted Sixth Corporal Jan. 1, 1864; Fifth Corporal May 1, 1865.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.  Transferred from Fifth Kansas Infantry.

Waters, Amos O.  Age 18.  Residence Centerville, nativity Illinois.   Enlisted July 8, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Died of disease April 8, 1862, Pittsburg Landing, Tenn.  Transferred from company G.

Wentworth, George F.  (Veteran.)  Age 19.  Residence Centerville, nativity Illinois.  Enlisted June 25, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.   Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Promoted Sisth Corporal May 1, 1865.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Westenhaver, Marcellus.  Age 20.  Residence Hibbsville, nativity Ohio.   Enlisted June 5, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Wounded April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.  Wounded in hip slightly July 28, 1864, near Atlanta, Ga.   Promoted Fifth Corporal Sept. 3, 1862; Fourth Corporal March 4, 1863; Third Corporal May 1, 1863; First Corporal Jan. 1, 1864; Fifth Sergeant Aug. 6, 1864; Fourth Sergeant May 1, 1865.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Whitsett, Augustus E.  Age 18.  Residence Centerville, nativity Indiana.   Enlisted June 25, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Discharged Oct. 4, 1861, Jefferson City, Mo., for disability.

Wright, Cyrus P.  Age 18.  Residence Centerville, nativity Indiana.   Enlisted June 25, 1861, as Third Sergeant.  Mustered July 17, 1861.   Promoted Second Sergeant May 1, 1862; First Sergeant July 1, 1862; Second Lieutenant Jan. 1, 1863.  Died of smallpox May 16, 11864, near Resaca, Ga.   Buried in National Cemetery, Cattanooga, Tenn.  Section G, grave H.

Wright, Henry H.  Age 21.  Residence Centerville, nativity Indiana.   Enlisted June 25, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861, as Sixth Corporal.   Promoted second Corporal May 1, 1862; First Corporal Sept. 3, 1862.  Reduced to ranks Jan. 1, 1863.  Promoted Fourth Corporal Jan. 1, 1864; First Sergeant Aug. 6, 1864; Second Lieutenant Jan. 1, 1865.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Company "E"

Wallace, Robert G.  Age 22.  Residence Albia, nativity Virginia.   Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Discharged Dec. 19, 1861, St. Louis, Mo., for disability.

Watson, George R.  (Veteran.)  Age 23.  Residence LaGrange, nativity Pennsylvania.  Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Promoted Second Sergeant Jan. 1, 1865.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.  Transferred from company A.

Waugh, William H.  Age 20.  Residence Albia, nativity Indiana.  Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Killed in action April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.

Weed, Edward S.  (Veteran.)  Age 21.  Residence Albia, nativity Indiana.   Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Promoted Eighth Corporal Jan. 4, 1863; Fourth Corporal Jan. 1, 1864.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26. 1864.  Promoted Second Corporal Jan. 1, 1865.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Whitmore, William S.  Residence Albia, nativity New York.  Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Wounded in left arm April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.   Discharged Aug. 15, 1862, Keokuk, Iowa.

Williams, Henry C.  Died of smallpox Feb. 4, 1864, Memphis, Tenn.

Wills, James H.  Age 18.  Residence Albia, nativity Indiana.  Enlisted Oct. 15, 1861.  Mustered Oct. 15, 1861.  Died of diarrhoea May 12, 1862, St. Louis, Mo.

Wills, Robert A.  (Veteran.)  Age 21.  Residence Albia, nativity Indiana.  Enlisted July 1, 1861, as First Corporal.  Mustered July 17, 1861.   Promoted Fourth Sergeant July 6, 1863.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Promoted First Lieutenant Sept. 9, 1864; Captain Dec. 30, 1864.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Company "F"

Warthen, James H.  Age 18.  Residence Burlington, nativity Indiana.   Enlisted Dec. 26, 1863.  Mustered Jan. 5, 1864.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Weavers, James H.  Age 23.  Residence Chariton, nativity Pennsylvania.   Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.   Transferred to company B.

Webster, Vashui.  (Veteran.)  Age 18.  Residence Osceola, nativity Indiana.  Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Promoted Eighth Corporal May 1, 1864; Sixth Corporal Aug. 5, 1864; Fifth Corporal June 1, 1865.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Webster, William.  Rejected July 12, 1861, by Mustering Officer.

West, Hugh.  Age 20.  Residence Corydon, nativity Ohio.  Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  See company I, Fourth Iowa Infantry.

Wiggins, Jackson.  Age 26.  Residence Osceola, nativity Ohio.  Enlisted July 1, 1861, as Fourth Corporal.  Mustered July 17, 1861.   Killed in action April 6, 182, Shiloh, Tenn.

Willeby, John P.  Age 32.  Residence Chariton, nativity Pennsylvania.   Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.   Discharged Feb. 6, 1862, Tipton, Mo., for disability.

Wilson, James C.  Age 25.  Residence Lacelle, nativity Kentucky.   Enlisted Sept. 1, 1862.  Mustered Sept. 9, 1862.  Wounded June 27, 1864, Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia.  Missing July 16, 1863, Jackson, Miss.  Paroled.   Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Wilson, Oliver B.  Age 18.  Residence Osceola, nativity Ohio.  Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Discharged Nov. 20, 1861, St. Louis, Mo., for disability.

Wilson, William J.  Age 25.  Residence Corydon, nativity Pennsylvania.   Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Transferred to company   I, Fourth Iowa Infantry.

Winnegar, Joseph.  Age 19.  Residence Chariton, nativity Indiana.   Enlisted July 1, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Transferred to company B.

Wright, Charles H.  (Veteran.)  Age 19.  Residence Osceola, nativity Indiana.  Enlisted Nov. 19, 1861.  Mustered Nov. 19, 1861.  Wounded in face Nov. 25, 183, Missionary Ridge, Tenn.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Wounded June 27, 1864, Kenesaw Mountain, Ga.  Wounded Aug. 4, 1864, near Atlanta, Ga.  Died of wounds Aug. 7, 1864, Atlanta, Ga.  Buried in National Cemetery, Marietta, Ga.  Section C, grave 961.

Wry, Joseph.  Age 30.  Residence Osceola, nativity South Carolina.   Enlisted Sept. 1, 1862.  Mustered Sept. 9, 1862.  Wounded July 1, 186, Jackson, Miss.  Mustered out July 16, 1864, expiration of term of service.

Company "G"

Wait, John W.  (Veteran.)  Age 18.  Residence Dayton, nativity Canada.   Enlisted July 8, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Promoted Fourth Corporal Jan. 1, 1864.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Waters, Amos O.  Age 18.  Residence Centerville, nativity Illinois.   Enlisted July 8, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Transferred to company D.

White, James H.  Age 18.  Residence Iowa City, nativity Iowa.  Enlisted July 8, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Discharged Dec. 14, 1861, for disability, St. Louis, Mo.

Will, Jacob.  (Veteran.)  Age 27.  Residence Iowa City, nativity Pennsylvania.  Enlisted July 8, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Wounded in left arm April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.  Promoted Eighth Corporal Jan. 1, 1864.   Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Promoted Seventh Corporal May 1, 1864; Sixth Corporal July 1, 1864.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Williams, John.  Age 34.  Residence Copi, nativity Pennsylvania.   Appointed Captain June 19, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Wounded April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.  Promoted Major May 21, 1862.  Resigned Oct. 22, 1862.   See Field and Staff, Forty-Seventh Iowa Infantry.

Woolwine, Lewis W.  Age 25.  Residence Cedar Bluffs, nativity Ohio.   Enlisted Aug. 16, 1861.  Mustered Aug. 16, 1861.  Died of typhoid fever Jan. 1, 1862, St. Louis, Mo.  Buried in National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Mo.   Section 51. grave 114.

Company "H"

Walker, Hiram L.  Age 21.  Residence Montrose, nativity Missouri.   Enlisted Aug. 6, 1861.  Mustered Aug. 6, 1861.  Died of pneumonia Feb. 17, 1862, Tipton, Mo.

Ware, Isaiah.  (Veteran.)  Age 18.  Residence Bonaparte, nativity Iowa.   Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Wounded in hip severely May 27, 1864, Dallas, Ga.   Promoted Fourth Sergeant Sept. 1, 1864.  Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps.   Mustered out April 28, 1865, Rock Island, Ill.

Washburn, Reuben.  (Veteran.)  Age 20.  Residence Andrew, nativity New York.  Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Promoted Seventh Corporal July 1, 1865.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Watson, William H.  Age 19.  Residence Keokuk, nativity New York.   Enlisted July 12, 1861, as Seventh Corporal.  Mustered July 17, 1861.   Promoted Third Corporal Dec. 15, 1861.  Mustered out July 16, 1864, expiration of term of service.

Wilson, George W.  (Veteran.)  Age 19.  Residence Montrose, nativity Missouri.   Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 17, 1861.   Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Promoted First Corporal Sept. 1, 1864; Fourth Sergeant Jan. 1, 1865.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Wood, Leander W.  (Veteran.)  Age 20.  Residence Waukon, nativity Pennsylvania.  Enlisted July 12, 1861, as Fifth Sergeant.  Mustered July 17, 1861.  Promoted Fourth Sergeant March 1, 1863; Third Sergeant Jan. 1, 1864.   Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  No further record.

Company "I"

Wadsworth, Noyce W.  Age 52.  Residence Burlington, nativity Connecticut.   Enlisted Oct. 1, 1861, as Fifer.  Mustered Oct. 1, 1861.  Wounded April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.  Died of wounds Aug.17, 1862, St. Louis, Mo.  Buried in National Cemetery Jefferson Barracks, Mo.  Section 51, grave 86.

Waggoner, David.  Age 25.  Residence LaCrosse, Wis., nativity Pennsylvania.   Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Taken prisoner July 15, 183.  Mustered out July 16, 1864, Roswell, Ga.

Wentworth, Albert.  Age 20.  Residence Burlington, nativity Indiana.   Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Wounded April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.  Died of wounds April 6, 1862, at Shiloh, Tenn.

Westfall, John W.  Age 19.  Residence Hopper's Mill, Ill., nativity Ohio.   Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Deserted May 13, 1864.

White, John.  Age 26.  Residence Burlington, nativity Nova Scotia.   Enlisted March 29, 1864.  Mustered March 29, 1864.  Deserted April 30, 1864.

Williams, James S.  (Veteran.)  Age 18.  Residence Burlington, nativity Michigan.  Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Company "K"

Walden, Joseph.  Age 18.  Residence Des Moines Cony, nativity Iowa.   Enlisted Feb. 13, 1865.  Mustered Feb. 13, 1865.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.  Transferred from Thirtieth Iowa Infantry.

Wall, Charles F.  Age 18.  Residence New London, nativity Iowa.   Enlisted Sept. 6, 1861.  Mustered Sept. 6, 1861.  Discharged Jan. 16, 1862, La Mine Bridge, Mo., for disability.

Way, Ely D.  (Veteran.)  Age 18.  Residence Trenton, nativity Iowa.   Enlisted July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Promoted Third Corporal Jan. 1, 1864.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 26, 1864.  Promoted Second Corporal Aug. 1, 1864.  Wounded slightly in left side Aug. 18, 1864, near Atlanta, Ga.  Promoted Second Sergeant Jan. 1, 1865; Second Lieutenant Jan. 1, 1865.   Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

White, Richard E.  Age 31.  Residence Rome, nativity Massachusetts.   Appointed Second Lieutenant July 12, 1861.  Mustered July 1, 1861.   Promoted Captain Oct. 19, 1861.  Killed in action April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.   Buried in Shiloh National Cemetery, Pittsburg Landing, Tenn.  Lot 2, section B, grave 32.

Williams, Vine G.  Age 23.  Residence Rome, nativity Michigan.  Enlisted July 12, 1861, as Seventh Corporal.  Mustered July 18, 1861.  Wounded April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.  Discharged Sept. 29, 1862, Keokuk, Iowa, for disability.

Wood, Elijah J.  Age 26.  Residence Vega, nativity Ohio.  Enlisted Feb. 28, 1864.  Mustered March 5, 1864.  Mustered out July 21, 1865, Louisville, Ky.   Transferred from Thirtieth Iowa Infantry.

Transcribed by Linda Suarez
from the Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers, Vol. I