MILITARY: Civil War Rosters, Clinton County Iowa

CIVIL WAR BOOK #2

Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of the Rebellion Together with 
Historical Sketches of Volunteer Organizations 1861-1866: 
Vol. 2
9th- 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

NINTH REGIMENT IOWA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY

	The ten companies of the Ninth Regiment of Iowa Volunteer Infantry were ordered by the 
Governor to rendezvous at Dubuque, as part of the quota  of the State under the proclamation of 
the President dated July 23, 1861, and were mustered into the service of the United States on 
Dates ranging from September 2d to September 24, 1861, by Capt. E. C. Washington, United States 
Army.

	The Hon. Wm. Vandever, then a member of Congress from Iowa, was given authority by the 
President to organize this regiment from the counties composing his district, and he was 
commissioned by Governor Kirkwood as its first Colonel.  The names of the field and staff and 
company officers, at the date of muster in, will be found in the subjoined roster, in which 
will also be found notations of the subsequent changes which occurred on account of death, 
promotion, resignation, or from whatever cause, together with a paragraph opposite the name of 
each line officer and enlisted man, arranged in alphabetical order, showing his personal record 
of service in so far as the same could be obtained from the official records in the Adjutant 
General's office of the State of Iowa, and the War Department in Washington.  That some of 
these records are very imperfect, and that they may, in some instances, do injustice to the 
memory of the officers and men of this gallant regiment, is a matter beyond the control of 
those under whose supervision this great work has been done.  Every effort has been made to 
make this compilation historically correct, in so far as the limitations as to time and space 
would permit; but, where the records of individual service may have been incorrectly given in 
the official returns and reports, and no other source of information was available, there was 
but one course to pursue, and that was to follow the official records, which in the main, will 
be found to be correct.

	The last company was mustered September 24, 1861, and, two days later the regiment, with 
an aggregate strength of 977 officers and enlisted men, was embarked on steamboats at Dubuque 
and transported to St. Louis, and, upon its arrival there, marched to Benton Barracks, where it 
received it first supply of arms, clothing and camp equipage.  Here it remained until October 
11th, receiving such instruction in military drill as could be given in so short a period of 
time.  Itt was then ordered to proceed to Franklin, Mo., at which place regimental headquarters 
were maintained, while companies were detached to different points for the purpose of guarding 
the railroad from Franklin toward Rolla, Mo.  During the three months in which the regiment 
remained upon this duty, it suffered greatly from exposure to the inclement winter weather, 
and, like all new regiments, was subjected to much sickness on account of such exposure.  On 
the last day of the year 1861, the official returns showed a death loss of 17, and 7 discharged 
on account of disability, total 24; but on the same date it had gained 38 by additional 
enlistment, and r by transfer, making a not gain of 18, and an aggregate of 995.  Of this 
number, however, many were on the sick list, and the hardships which the regiment was called 
upon to endure, during the active winter campaign which followed, still further reduced its 
fighting strength, and when it first went into battle it numbered but little more than half the 
aggregate above stated.  January 21, 1862, the regiment was again consolidated, the companies 
on detached duty having been relieved, and was conveyed by raol to Rolla, Mo., and from there 
began its first real campaign against the enemy.  Marching to Lebanon, Mo., it joined the Army 
of the Southwest commanded by General Curtis.  Colonel Vandever was placed in command of the 
brigade to which his regiment was attached, leaving Lieut. Col. Frank J. Herron in command of 
the regiment.

	Upon the approach of the Union forces, the rebel General Price evacuated Springfield, 
which he had occupied during the winter, and began his retreat towards the Ozark  Mountains.  
Then began that remarkable march of General Curtis' army in pursuit of the enemy.  The regiment 
started from Springfield on the 14th of February and, in less than one month, had marched over 
difficult roads, and much of the time through storms of alternating rain and snow, a distance 
of two hundred and fifty miles.  Arriving at Cross Hollows, Ark., a detachment of three hundred 
of the regiment was sent upon an expedition  to Huntsville--forty miles distant--with the 
purpose of surprising and capturing a detachment of the enemy stationed there as a guard for 
commissary stores; but, upon reaching Huntsville, they found the place abandoned, and learned 
that, the rebel army under General Van Dorn was marching to the attack of General Curtis' army, 
which had fallen back from Cross Hollows and taken up a new position at Pea Ridge.  Realizing 
the danger of being cut off and captured by a superior force, the detachment of the Ninth Iowa 
at once started to rejoin the command and, after a continuous march of sixteen hours, covering 
a distance of forty-two miles, it reached the regiment at 8 P.M., March 6th.  With only a few 
hours of rest after this exhausting march, these men went into the memorable battle of Pea 
Ridge at 10 A. M.., March 7, 1862.

	The enemy opened the engagement by a fierce attack upon the Union lines, and the Ninth 
Iowa was in the thickest of the fight.  The first attack of the enemy was repulsed, and the 
Union line advanced, but was in turn compelled to retire under a terrific fire of musketry, 
grape and canister.  Thus the battle raged during the entire day, with alternating temporary 
advantages for both Union and rebel forces. There were occasional intervals, during which the 
men on both sides availed themselves of the opportunity to replenish their ammunition and to 
attend to the removal of their wounded to the rear.  The fighting was most persistent and 
desperate, and in no battle of the war was the valor of the American soldier--upon both sides--
more splendidly exhibited.  While this was the first time the Ninth Iowa Infantry had met the 
enemy in battle, its officers and men exhibited the steadiness and bravery of veterans.  Had 
this been the only service rendered by the regiment, it would have been entitled to the lasing 
gratitude of every patriotic citizen of the Union, which it was there defending against those 
in armed rebellion against it.

	At night the survivors lay upon their arms, ready to renew the conflict at the dawn of 
day.  At daylight the union artillery again opened upon the enemy, and the fire was promptly 
returned.  In this official report Colonel Vandever says, "At this point, finding ourselves 
exposed to t raking fire from one of the enemy's batteries on our right, we changed direction 
to the east.  About this time, the First Division coming into position on our left, we joined 
in the general advance upon the enemy, the whole cavalry force participating, and the artillery 
co-operating.  The enemy here broke into disorder, and the fortune of the day was decided in 
our favor."

	The entire rebel army was soon in full retreat, and the battle of Pea Ridge ended in a 
brilliant victory for the Union army.  At the close of his official report Major General Curtis 
especially commended Colonel Vandever and the gallant troops of his brigade, and say, "To do 
justice to all, I would spread before you the most of the rolls of this army, for I can hear 
testimony to the almost universal good conduct of officers and  men, who shared with me the 
long march, the many conflicts by the way, and the final struggle with the combined forces of 
Price, McCulloch, McIntosh and Pike, under Major General Van Dorn, at the battle of Pea Ridge."  
At the close of his official report Colonel Vandever says:

	Of the bravery of Lieutenant Colonel Herron,  in immediate command of the Ninth Iowa 
Infantry, too much can not be said.  He was foremost in leading his men, and, with coolness and 
bravery never excelled, rallied them to repeated attacks of the enemy.  Unfortunately near the 
close of the day on the 7th, he was disabled by a painful wound, his horse was killed under 
him, and he was captured by the enemy.  Major Coyl, also of the Ninth Iowa, acted with 
distinguished valor until disabled by a severe wound, and compelled, reluctantly, to leave the 
field.  Adjutant William Scott also deserves great praise.  Lieutenant Asher riley of Company 
A, my Acting Assistant Adjutant General, deserves particular mention.  Upon the fall of Captain 
Drips and Lieutenant Kelsey, of Company A, both distinguished for their bravery.  Lieutenant 
Riley gallantly took command and remained with the company to the end of the battle.  Captain 
Carpenter and Lieutenant Jones of Company B also acted with great bravery, leading their 
company in the face of the enemy, and bringing off one of our disabled guns and a caisson.  
Captain Towner and Lieutenant Neff, of Company F, were conspicuous for their bravery.  both of 
these officers were severely wounded, when the command devolved upon Lieutenant Tisdale, who 
gallantly led the company through the remainder of the battle.  Captain Bull and Lieutenant 
Rice, of Company C, also deserve particular mention, the latter of whom was killed near the 
close of the day, while the former was severely wounded.  Captain Bevins of Company E was 
killed upon the field, and the command devolved upon Lieutenants Baker, who acquitted himself 
with great credit.  Captain Washburn, and Lieutenants Beebe and Levrich of company G, 
Lieutenants Crane and McGee of Company D, Captain Moore and Lieutenant Mackenzie of Company H, 
Captain Carskaddon and Lieutenant Claflin of company K, and Lieutenant Fellows, commanding 
Company I, also Lieutenant Inman, were all conspicuous for bravery, under the hottest fire of 
the enemy.  I should also mention Sergeant Major Foser and other members of the non-
commissioned staff, who di their duty nobly.  Many instances of special gallantry occurred 
among non-comm8issioned officers and men, during the trying events of the battle, which I 
cannot here enumerate.  Where all did their duty so noble and well, distinction would be 
invidious.  I can only say that I feel deeply indebted to every officer and man of my command 
for the heroic manner in which they have acquitted themselves.

	The loss of the regiment was very heavy.  Of the 560 who went into the battle, 4 
commissioned officers and 24 enlisted men were killed, 5 commissioned officers and 171 enlisted 
men wounded, and 1 commissioned officer and 3 enlisted men captured, making a total loss of 
nearly forty per cent of the aggregate number engaged..

	After the battle the regiment had only a brief season of rest.  Its next experience was a 
long, devious ad trying march with the Army of the Southwest, through Missouri and Arkansas, 
covering six hundred miles and ending at Helena, July 17, 1862.  During this march the weather 
was very warm and dry, and the troops suffered greatly from the heat, dust and thirst, and, on 
the latter part of the march, from insufficient ratios.  For five weeks of this time the army 
was cut off from all communication, but fortunately no considerable body of the enemy was 
encountered and it at last arrived safely at Helena.

	Here the regiment went into camp, and for the ensuing five months enjoyed comparative 
immunity from the hardships and dangers of a soldier's life.  It was, however, rendering 
valuable service in holding an important post, and the time was not spent in idleness.  The 
officers and men utilized the time to the best advantage, in perfecting themselves in military 
drill and discipline, and when they again entered upon the duties of active campaigning, they 
were splendidly equipped for the hard and continuous service which they were called upon to 
perform during the remainder of their term of service.  While the regiment was in camp at 
Helena, a most pleasing incident occurred, which deserves permanent preservation in this sketch 
and is thus described by Lieutenant Colonel Abernethy in his "History of the Ninth Infantry":

	At Helena a stand of beautiful silk colors reached us, sent by the hands of Miss Phoebe 
Adams, in behalf of a committee of ladies of Boston, Mass., as a testimonial of their 
appreciation of our conduct in the battle of Pea Ridge.  They were guarded and cherished while 
in the regiment with religious care.  After having been borne over many a proud field, they 
were, by the unanimous voice of the regiment, given back, riddled and torn--one to the original 
donors, the other to Brevet Major General Vandever, our original Colonel, who, by his bravery 
and decision at Pea Ridge and Arkansas Post, with the regiment, and by his honorable record 
thereafter in other fields, won the confidence and love of his regiment.

	December 18, 1862, the regiment was again called into active service, this time on the 
lower Mississippi, and was assigned to General Thayer's Brigade of General Steele's Division of 
the Fifteenth Army corps.  It participated in the battle of Chickasaw Bayou, December 28th and 
29th, where it maintained its good record for bravery under the fire of the enemy  Lieutenant 
Colonel Abernethy, describing the part taken by his regiment in this battle, says, "The 
regiment, though under fire the greater part of the 28th and 29th, was only engaged about half 
an hour of the latter day.  While the hardest fighting was in progress, we were being 
transferred from a point above Chickasaw Bayou to where the main army was massed, reaching 
there only to go into position as others were falling back.  We were soon withdrawn beyond the 
reach of the rebel batteries lining the hills in our front, and next day embarked, the attempt 
having been given over."

	The regiment next went into camp on the Yazoo River above Vicksburg, where it remained 
until the close of the year 1862.  The official returns show that, during the year, the 
regiment had gained by additional enlistments 54, and by apointment (asis) 2;  total gain 56.  
In the same time it had lost in killed in battle 43, died from wounds 41, and from disease 37;  
total number of deaths 121; 178 were discharged for disability, and 8 had deserted, making a 
total loss for the year of 307.  Its losses up to the 31st day of December, 1861, had been 24, 
and its gain by additional enlistment 42.  It will thus be seen that in the one year and three 
months that the regiment had then served, it had lost 331 officers and men, and had gained 98 
by additional enlistment.  Its losses thus far had aggregated nearly one-third of those 
originally mustered and gained by additional enlistment, while it had entered upon the second 
year of its three years' term of service.

	Early in January, 1863, the regiment was engaged in the movement against Arkansas Post, 
and on January 11th, when the attack upon the fort was made, it was in the reserve line, 
waiting for the order to move forward to the assault;  but, before the order was given, the 
enemy raised the white flag in token of surrender, and the regiment had the pleasure of 
witnessing the fall of that stronghold without loss to itself.  January 24th found the regiment 
again in camp at Young's Point, near Vicksburg.  About this time, Colonel Vandever was promoted 
to Brigadier General, and the officers and men of the Ninth Iowa, while rejoicing in his well-
deserved promotion, felt that they were parting from one of the bravest and most efficient 
commanders, and that it would be difficult to determine who should succeed him.  There was an 
excellent lst of officers from which to make the selection.  Captain David Carsjaddon of 
Company K was elected and became the second Colonel of the regiment.

	Lieutenant Colonel Abernethy, in his history of the inth Iowa Infantry thus graphically 
describes the experience of the regiment for the remainder of the winter of 1863:

	The history of the regiment for these two months of February and March is a tale of 
sorrow.  The health of many of its members was already undermined by a six months' sojourn in 
the miasmatic regions of the Mississippi valley, and it seemed that but few could withstand the 
debilitating and enervating influence of this insalubrious climate.  The smallpox came now, for 
the first time, into our ranks,  Scores of our number, hitherto stout and rugged, were 
prostrated past recovery, and now lay buried in shallow graves about the hospitals which once 
stood in that sickly region; while others only recovered completely, ling afterwards, in the 
mountains of Tennessee and Georgia, or on the sandy plains of the Carolinas.  the ordeal of 
these unpropitious months was the more grievous because it had all the evils of the 
battlefield, with none of its honors.

	Every true soldier will admit the force and truth of the above statement.  The 
inspiration which comes to men in the midst of battle sustains them in the performance of deeds 
of valor, but when it comes to the struggle with disease and death, without the tender 
ministrations of relatives and fiends, far from home and all its comforts, the men who endure 
and die, as well as those who endure and live, must be sustained by a fortitude and courage 
even greater than that which enables them to perform their whole duty when engaging the enemy 
in battle.

	During the month of April, 1863, the regiment participated in an expedition to 
Greenville, Miss., and farther into the interior, in which it met the enemy in occasional 
skirmishes,  but the object of the expedition was accomplished without severe fighting.  Upon 
its return from this expedition.  Its entered upon the campaign which ended in the surrender of 
the rebel strongholds at Vicksburg and Jackson.  Its movements and operations are described by 
Lieutenant Colonel Abernethy, as follows.

	On the 2d day of May, leaving our tents standing at Milliken's Bend, La., the regiment 
started in light marching order for Grand Gulf, crossed the Mississippi, and commenced on the 
8th of May the march in rear of Vicksburg.  On the 14th reached Jackson, the State capital of 
Mississippi, and took part in its capture.  Four days later, after, some skirmishing, in which 
we lost three wounded, the regiment took position in the outer works which environed Vicksburg. 
* * *

	May 19th, after severe skirmishing, and a final assault, the regiment succeeded in 
getting and holding an excellent position, about seventy-five yards from the enemy's work,. * * 
*

	On the 22d of May, in line with the whole Army of the Tennessee, the regiment went first 
up to the assault.  Its flag went down a few feet from the rebel works, after the last one of 
its guard had fallen, either killed or wounded, and its dripping folds were drawn from under 
the bleeding body of it prostrate bearer.  In the few terrible moments of this assault, the 
regiment lost 79 killed and wounded, nearly one-third of the number in action.  But that was 
not all.  The assault had failed, and we found ourselves lying in the ravines, behind logs, 
contiguous to and partly under the protection of the rebel earthworks, above which no traitor 
could raise his head, except at the expense of his life.  There we were compelled to stay until 
darkness gave us a cover under which to escape.  Here I pause to pay the slight tribute of 
recording their names, to Captain Kelsey, and Lieutenants Jones, Wilbur, and Tyrrell, who fell 
while leading their companies to the assault, and to Captain Washburn, who was mortally wounded 
at the head of the regiment.

	Our loss in the previous assault of the 19th of May was 16 men, and when, on the morning 
of Independence Day, the enemy came out and stacked arms and colors on his works, out total 
recorded loss in the siege was 121.

	After the surrender of Vicksburg, the regiment participated in the siege of Jackson, and, 
after the evacuation of that place, took part in the pursuit of the enemy, and lost one man 
killed in a skirmish at Brandon.  The regiment now went into camp on Black River, Miss., where 
it remained until September 22d, when it was ordered to Vicksburg, thence by river to Memphis, 
and from there by rail to Corinth, Miss., from which point it took up the line of march to 
Chattanooga, and entered upon another campaign which resulted in great success for the cause of 
the Union, and a crushing defeat to that portion of the rebel army against which the operations 
were directed.  After a march of three hundred miles, during which the regiment had some 
skirmishes with the rebel General Forrest's troops, it arrived at the foot of Lookout Mountain, 
Nov. 23, 1863, and, on the 24th, took part in the battle above the clouds, and, later, in the 
battles of Missionary Ridge and Ringgold.  although not in the heaviest  fighting in these 
three engagements, the regiment accomplished all that was assigned to it.  Its losses in killed 
and wounded during the campaign aggregated 22.  It now marched to Woodville, Ala., where it 
went into winter quarters Dec, 29, 1863.  During the year the regiment had marched 870 miles, 
and had been conveyed, 1,300 miles by water and 100 miles by rail.  In the same time, it had 
met with a total loss of 227 and gained by enlistment 11, leaving and aggregate of 510.

	January 1, 1864, 287 men of the regiment re0enlisted as Veteran Volunteers for another 
term of three years, and under the terms of their enlistment were entitled to a thirty days' 
furlough, to begin after reaching the State of Iowa.  They left Woodville, Ala., February 3, 
1864, and reached Dubuque, Iowa, February 13, 1864, at which point they separated for their 
respective homes.  March 15th found the veterans of the regiment re-assembled at Davenport, 
Iowa, accompanied by 125 recruits.  The reached Woodville, ala., April 10th, having marched 
from Nashville, a distance of 125 miles.  A new supply of arms, clothing and camp equipage was 
issued to the regiment, and on May 1st, with Colonel Carskaddon in command, it took up the line 
of march for Chattanooga.  In six days it had again reached the scene of military activity, and 
entered upon another great struggle for the preservation of the Union.  The Ninth Iowa Infantry 
was constantly at the front, on the firing line, and in the trenches, and had its full share in 
the fighting during the campaign.  The compiler of this sketch is compelled, by the limitation 
of space to which he is  restricted, to omit the detailed account of the operations of the 
regiment given by Lieutenant Colonel Abernethy in his history, from which quotations have 
heretofore been so freely made.  It must here suffice to say that, from the opening to the 
close of the Atlanta campaign, the Ninth Iowa Infantry displayed the same conspicuous gallantry 
which had characterized its career in all the battles in which it had been engaged, from Pea 
Ridge to Jonesboro.  Describing the close of the campaign, Lieutenant Colonel Abernethy says:

	At Jonesboro, on the 31st of August, where we were attacked in vain, and for the last 
time, by the rebel army of Tennessee, we held our position easily, and with comparatively 
slight loss.  The march thence to Lovejoy's Station, and back again to East Point, Ga., by the 
8th of September, completed the campaign--a campaign which, for hard and continuous fighting, 
for sever labor and exposure, for long marches in the hottest weather, for duration and 
persistent obstinacy, is unparalleled in history.  We had marched 400 miles, principally in the 
night, built 40 different lines of works, crossed three large rivers in the face of a powerful 
enemy, flanked him away from three of the strongest natural positions in the country, and 
fought the battles of Resaca, Dallas, New Hope Church, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain,. 
Chattahoochie River, Decatur, Atlanta, Jonesboro, and Lovejoy.

	The regiment lost in the campaign since the 1sr of May 14 killed, 70 wounded, and 6 
captured.

	The non-veterans of the regiment were mustered out of the service on the 23 d of 
September, 1864, the original three years' term for which they had enlisted having expired.  
For the re-enlisted veterans an recruits there yet remained the experience of the closing 
campaigns of the war, which, in some respects, were more remarkable than any which had preceded 
them.  On the 4th of October the regiment was again on the march with the army which followed 
the rebel forces under General Hood through Marietta, Rome, Resaca, and across into Alabama, 
returning to the vicinty of Atlanta on the 5th of November, having marched 354 miles.  November 
15th, the regiment, then under the command of its senior captain, Paul McSweeney, began the 
famous march with General Sherman's army to Savannah and the sea.  This remarkable military 
exploit was accomplished in 35 days, the distance covered being 400 mil3s.  During the year, 
the regiment had marched 1, 400 miles, and traveled by steamboat and railroad 1, 900 miles.  It 
had gained by additional enlistment 160, had lost in killed 14 and from other causes 214, 
leaving an aggregate of 442 on December 31, 1864.

	The closing campaign--the trip by sea to Beaufort, S. C., and the march through the 
states of South and North Carolina--was full of interest and most worthy of bein recorded in 
detail, did space permit.  Colonel Carskaddon, who had been wounded at Atlanta, returned to the 
regiment, and was honorably mustered out by reason of expiration of term of service on February 
13, 1865.  While the regiment was marching through Georgia, Major George Granger had died in 
hospital at Nashville, Tenn., and Captain Alonzo Abernethy of Company F had been promoted to 
Major, January 1, 1865, and was no in command of the regiment, which he led successfully during 
the remainder of its service.  After giving a detailed description of the events which 
transpired during the long and toilsome march, the Major thus describes the closing scenes in 
the history of his regiment:

	Our severe labors, hardships, and exposures were forgotten in the pleasure of having 
taken part in this most magnificent of all our campaigns.  The remaining history is briefly 
told.  On the 10th of April started with the army to Raleigh, N. C., where we found the rebel 
leader suing for terms.  When these had been given, the regiment started for Washington, D. C., 
via Petersburg, Richmond, and Alexanderia, Va.  Reached the latter place on the 19th of May, 
after a march of 293 miles in the last nineteen days, and 360 miles from Goldsboro, N. C.  Took 
part in the military pageant of May 24th, which consisted of the review of Sherman's army in 
the streets of Washington.  The regiment came thence by rail and steamboat to Louisville, Ky., 
on the 1st of June.  Went into camp and awaited further orders, which came July 10th to the 
effect that the remaining regiments of the army of the Tennessee would be at once mustered out 
of service.

	Lieutenant Colonel Coyl had resigned June 17th on account of his having received the 
appointment of Judge Advocate of the Department of Kentucky.  Major Abernethy was promoted to 
Lieutenant Colonel, and Captain Inman of Company I to Major.  On the 18th of July, the muster 
our was completed.

	The regiment was then sent to Clinton, Iowa, where it was disbanded, and the officers and 
men returned to their homes.

	From the time it started from Dubuque, three years and ten months from the date of its 
final muster out, the Ninth Iowa Infantry had marched over 4,000 miles, and traveled by rail 
and steamboat 6,000 miles.  During the year 1865, there had been added by transfer from the 
Twenty-fifth Iowa 53, by enlistment 15, from the draft rendezvous of the State 129, a total 
gain of 197.  The total losses had been 45, leaving an agregate of 594 at muster out.

	In closing this brief sketch, the compiler again refers to the subjoined roster for the 
record of personal service of each officer and man of the regiment, in so far as it has been 
possible to obtain such record.  As an organization the Ninth Iowa Infantry has a record of 
service unsurpassed by that of any regiment which the State sent to the field during the great 
War of the Rebellion.

			SUMMARY OF CASUALTIES.

	Total enrollment					1440
	Killed							    84
	Wounded						  385
	Died of wounds					    64
	Died of disease					  210
	Discharged for disease, wounds and other causes	  299
	Buried in National Cemeteries			  139
	Captured						    32
	Transferred						    30


NINTH REGIMENT IOWA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY

		     Term of service three years

	Mustered into service of the United States at Dubuque, Iowa, Sept. 24, 1861, by Captain 
E. C. Washington, United States Army.
	Mustered out July 18, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Roster of Field, Commissioned and Non-commissioned Staff Officers at muster in of organization, 
together with subsequent appointments from civil life.

		NON-COMMISSIONED STAFF.
Floyd W. Foster.  Age 22.  Residence Sabula, nativity Pennsylvania.  Enlisted Aug. 8, 1961.  
Appointed Sergeant Major Sept. 24, 1861.  Mustered Sept. 24, 1861.  Promoted First Lieutenant 
of company G Aug. 5, 1863.  See Company G.

``COMPANY "A"
Brown, Andrew H.  Age 32.  Residence Brookfield, nativity New York.  Enlisted July 29, 1861.  
Mustered Sept. 24, 1861.  Promoted Wagoner,  Discharged Sept. 24, 1864, East Point, Ga.

Davis, Joseph A.  Age 21.  Residence Boone Springs, nativity New York.  Enlisted Aug. 10, 1861.  
Mustered Sept. 24, 1861.  Wounded severely in  leg Nov. 27, 1963, Ringgold, Ga.  Wounded 
severely in leg May 27, 1864, Dallas, Ga.  Mustered out Sept. 24, 1864, East Point, Ga., 
expiration of term of service.

Poster, Floyd W.  Age 22.  Residence Sabula, nativity Pennsylvania.  enlisted Aug. 8, 1861.  
Mustered Sept. 24, 1961.  Promoted Sergeant Major Feb. 24, 1862;  First Lieutenant of company 
G, Aug. 5, 1863.  See company G.

Gray, Thomas.  Aug 18.  Residence Sabula, nativity Alabama.  Enlisted Aug. 8, 1861.  Mustered 
Sept. 24, 1861.  Mustered out Sept. 24, 1864, East Point, Ga., expiration of term of service
	
Guenther, Jacob H.  Age 20.  Residence Sabula, nativity Pennsylvania.  Enlisted Aug. 10, 1861.  
Mustered Sept. 24, 1861.  Promoted Eighth Corpora; March 10, 1862;  Sixth Corporal June 7, 
1863;  Fifth Corporal;  Fourth corporal Dec. 17, 1863.  Mustered out Sept. 24, 1864, East 
Point, Ga., expiration of term of service.

Guist, William H. H.  (Veteran.)  Age 20.  Residence Sabula, nativity Pennsylvania.  Enlisted 
Aug. 8, 1861.  Mustered Sept. 24, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 23, 1864.  Mustered 
out July 18, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

Kelsey, Florilla M.  Age 29.  Residence Sabula, nativity New York.  Appointed First Lieutenant 
Sept. 35, 1862.  Mustered Sept. 24, 1862.  Wounded March 7, 1862, Pea Ridge, Arl.  Promoted 
Captain March 8, 1862.  Wounded severely in leg;  leg amputated May 22m 1863, Vicksburg, Miss.  
Died of wounds May 27, 1863, Vicksburg, Miss.  Buried in National Cemetery, Vicksburg, Miss.  
Section O, grave 18.

COMPANY "I"
Morgan, Edwin.  (Veteran.)  Age 20.  Residence Bloomfield, nativity New York.  Enlisted Aug. 
29. 1862.  Mustered Sept. 30, 1862.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 23, 1864.  Mustered out 
July 18, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

COMPANY "A"
Sanburn, Henry C.  (Veteran.)  Age 18.  Residence Sabula, nativity New York.  Enlisted Aug. 12, 
1861.  Mustered Sept. 24, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 23, 1864.  Taken prisoner May 
27, 1864, Dallas, Ga.  Discharged June 10, 1865, Clinton, Iowa.

Spellman, John P.  Age 19.  Residence Charlotte, nativity Vermont.  Enlisted Aug. 15, 1861.  
Mustered Sept. 24, 1861.  Discharged for disability Feb. 15, 1863, St. Louis, Mo.

Tollman, Edward A.  (Veteran.)  Age 21.  Residence Sabula, nativity Massachusetts.  Enlisted 
Aug. 8, 1861.  Mustered Sept. 24, 1861.  Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 23, 1864.  Promoted 
Sixth Corporal May 27, 1865.  Mustered out July 18, 1865, Louisville, Ky.

White, Norman C.  Age 24.  Residence Sabula, nativity Ohio.  Enlisted Nov. 19, 1861.  Mustered 
Nov. 19, 1861.  Mustered out Jan. 12, 1865, St. Louis, Mo.

 

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