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Drummed out! Who was it?

John A-G — 15 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

In a letter dated May 2, 1847, Lt.Harrison Daily (Co., I, 3rd Ind.) wrote his father in Charlestown, "We drummed 2 men out of the division the past weekdue for stealing & the other for surrendering himself to the Enemy on the 23 Feby. One belonged to the Arkansas [Mounted Volunteers] & the other to the 2nd Ind."

My question is, who from the 2nd was drummed out in late April? From the AG reports, the following are possibilities:
Pvt. Andrew ROSS, CO. K, discharged April 10 1847
Sgt. Sylvester Riley, Co.I, discharged, no date specified
Pvt. George L. Esque, Co. I, discharged, no date specified
Pvt. James Halcomb, Co. I, discharged, no date specified
Capt. Thomas E. Vanfossen, Co. I, discharged, no date specified
Lt. George Foreman, Co. I, discharged by Court Marital, no date specified

Of these candidates, Lt. Foreman and or Pvt Ross seem the most likely. Can anyone elaborate on these people?

Thanks
John A-G

Military RECORDS

MadPixley — 31 Oct 2007 8:15:47 GMT

Help, Help, Help.

I have an ancestor, Robert Kunz, who is listed under the US Pensioners. He receives a check from Jan 11th, 1848 until he dies on Sept 1, 1855. What war would he of fought in? Mexican War did no end until Feb 1848 right...how can I found anything out on him?

Roster lists?

SteveYeager81 — 27 Jun 2001 10:54:19 GMT

I am looking for a site that would list the soldiers names & units. Specifically-Ohio & Pennsylvania. Can anyone help?

BACON

JVanFulpen7631 — 22 Jun 2001 12:16:15 GMT

I am searching for any Bacon which may have served in the Mexican war, they would have been from Jefferson County.

Adam Stropes

Barbara Eggemeyer — 31 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking information on Adam Stropes who fought in the Mexican War.

Thanks.

Littleton Sumpter

sybrayer0461 — 8 Nov 2006 3:50:54 GMT

Littleton L. Sumpter was a volunteer in Co D, 2nd Indiana Regiment. He enlisted June 20, 1846 from Clay Co Indiana. Does anyone have nformation about this Regiment and the battles they may have fought?
Suzanne sybrayer@cox.net

Mexican War State Rosters

blandfords — 9 Aug 2006 4:10:57 GMT

You can find a lot of information about Mexican War (1846-1848) veteran rosters at: http://www.dmwv.org/mwvets/rosters1.htm

Good luck!
Sandy

Captain Dauble's Independent Company from Indiana

billdeitzer — 1 Aug 2006 10:08:37 GMT

Does anyone a listing if this company that partly came from Shelby County Indiana and possibly had a relative of mine Heinrich Deitzer or Dietzer who apparently served from May 27 toDecember 7, 1846?

Justin Wing

Brian Broadhurst — 15 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Justin Wing born about 1827 probably in St. Lawrence County, New York. He died circa 1847 in the Mexican War. His sisters Mrs. Maria E. (Wing) Butt(s), later becoming Mrs. Brown, and Sophia Wing, later becoming Mrs. Williams, were living in Allen County, Indiana in the household of William Butt(s), spouse of Maria.

George Bishop

marniebrook — 24 Jun 2001 2:07:07 GMT

My ggrandfather, George Bishop, was a veteran for the Mexican War. In his obituary, it says he moved to Lafayette, Indiana. There are about 5 Lafayette townships in Indiana. However, the obituary states that he enlisted in the Mexican War in Fountain County, Indiana. He married his second wife in Indiana, Mary Cady Allen. Don't know parents, first wife or siblings!
I'd like to find which "Lafayette" he resided in and about the regiment he was enlisted in for the Mexican War. Any help would be appreciated and any family who I might find, please contact me.
This is the regiment/enlistment information about George Bishop.

Bishop, George - Service: Mexican War, Private, 5th Regiment, Company C, Fountain County. Mustered in 11 Oct 1847, at Madison, Indiana, by Lieutenant Rodman, mustered out 28 Jul 1848, at Madison, Indiana, by Major H. A. Goff. Source is Indiana in the Mexican War, Oran Perry, 1908.

Obit states: He was born on December 13, 1823 at Pickaway County, Ohio. When a boy he moved with his parents to Lafayette, Indiana, where he enlisted in Company C. Vol. Inf. 5th Regiment of Indiana, in the Mexican War.

Joseph Lafferty

Roy Lafferty — 29 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

A Joseph Lafferty is listed in the Orange Co. Indiana web site as being killed in the Battle of Buena Vista.

My family was in Orange Co. at that time and had a Joseph that seems to disapear. Can someone tell me how I can find out who his parents were. I suspect they are the same person.

Roy Lafferty
lafferty@sunflower.com
RALAFFERTY@WDC.USDA.GOV

John Phelps

mariano kanamori — 20 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am very interesting about John Phelps who combat in the mexican war. Can you give me some information about him?

Mexican American War

Frank Martin — 6 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking proof that John RITCHIE/RICHIE was a soldier in the Mexican War 1846-1848. According to a census, he was born in KY, however, he may have enlisted from MO.

Pension Record Help

Marci Lamar Kasen — 24 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Can anyone help me? I have a copy of the widow's pension record. At the top of the record it reads :
"Mexican War Pension, Act of January 29, A. D. 1887"
There is a question "No. 4" That I am ........"
and I can't read the rest.
It gives a date and a place but I need to know what the question is......
Hope someone can help me.
Thank You,
Marci Lamar Kasen

2nd Lt. James Woods

Tim Kubicek — 29 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

James S. Woods 2nd Lt. 4th Infantry was killed on Sept 21, 1846 in the Battle of Monterey Mexico. He also fought in Battles of Palo Alto and Rememdi Le Palma. Beleive he was from PA. Looking for more information on him. His sister was my GG-Grandmother.

Mexican War

Don Smith — 15 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any information on Alfred Smith, Sullivan County, Indiana. Mustered in 2d Regiment, Company H on 20 Jun 1846 and mustered out on 23 Jun 1847.

James Evans Ind

Marvel albitz — 29 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

James Evans served in Capt Lair's Co Reg't Ky Pvt
Any more infor would be helpful

Vera Cruz burial

PhilGambrel — 22 Jun 2001 10:39:22 GMT

I have a copy of a copy etc. of a letter written by Lewis Canter to his sister Elizabeth Canter describing their father's death during the Mexican - American War. There is no name for "Father" but a possible guess is Henry Canter. He joined the 2nd KY Rgmt under Capt. Calwell in Knox Co KY in the fall of 1846. Three months later he was ambushed and beaten in Vera Cruz. He lived long enough to dictate a letter to Capt. Calwell to be delivered to his family. He died the next morning, and was wrapped in bark peeled from a tree and buried on a sandbar at Vera Cruz.
His widow seems to have remarried, and moved to Howard Co, Indiana in 1852.
I am looking on information regarding his true name, date of birth and parents. I already have some info on his children.

Posey County Soldier in Mexican War

EmilyMeier76 — 9 Mar 2003 10:50:06 GMT

I am trying to unearth information about a Michael McShane who was likely the cousin of my great grandfather, both of them born in Ireland. If there's anyone out there with ready access to *Indiana in the Mexican War*--the Indiana Adjutant General's Report--could you tell me if Michael McShane from Posey County, Indiana fought in the Mexican War (as his obituary says he did) and in what unit? I would trust the obituary, which lists his Civil War service correctly, but I have seen a transcript of a naturalization application which indicates that Michael McShane did not arrive in this country until 1857. I know the man I'm looking for fought in the 10th Indiana Cavalry in the Civil War (125th Regiment), but I don't know what to make of this alleged Mexican War connection unless there were two Michael McShanes and only one of them made it into the Indiana census.

I'd very much appreciate any help.--Emily
emilymeier@juno.com

Hart- didn't muster out!

Sue Hart — 4 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Wilson Defrest Hart was in Stephen Enyert's comapny of mounted volunteers. He didn't muster out at the end of the war, and was not with his wife in Washington Co.,Ark. in the 1850 census. I did find a Wilson D. Hart in Cameron Co., Texas in the 1860 census. Cameron Co. in in the very tip of Texas, next to Mexico. I am wondering if he just didn't come home after the war? Are there online records of the Ark. men in the Mexican War that I can search?

Mexican War

fleamom — 25 Jun 2001 6:47:05 GMT

G.g.grandfather Noah H. Cox came to Texas ca 1846. His brother, Robert Cox also arrived same period. I am trying to acquire additional information on this IN unit that fought Mexican War: I have no company number...Second Indiana Infantry. The name Noah Cox appears on military service index microfilm. A Robert Cox served Company I, Col. Morgan's 2nd OH Infantry. Does anyone know if additional Mexican War records can be found on line? Thank you.

James P. Voshell

StevenWVoshell — 18 May 2002 1:34:53 GMT

I am a researcher for all Voshell/Voshall-surnamed persons in order to clarify my own branch from Delaware. I am asking for any information on James P. Voshell that you may have. I need info on his family: wife and children, birth parents and siblings, his migration to Jefferson Co., Indiana presumably from Delaware, his military experience, and his life before and after mustering for the Mexican War.
I can pass on any other Voshell/Voshall info I have.

Mexican War listing of one Eli Shelton

bobdmiller — 9 Jul 2002 12:37:04 GMT

Is there any listing of Jackson County members that had any service in the Mexican War.

Mexican War

Cindy Popp — 23 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I'm Looking for information on the Mexican War And Popp enlisted

James Wilder

DCollins5621 — 4 Jul 2001 8:50:31 GMT

I am looking for any information on a James S. Wilder who served in the Mexican-American War. He was from Decatur Co., Indiana as far as I know.

My husbands great-grandmother was a Mary Frances Wilder and I am wondering if this could have been her father as his name was James. This family is a hard one to track any information down on.

He was from Indiana as some papers I have show. I have a copy of a letter from the Department of Interior--Bureau of Pensions--Old War and Navy Division, referring to a pension. The letter is dated May 29, 1903.

Here are some of the numbers on the letter.
Wid.Ctf. 12905.
Unv,Cft. 1707
James S. Wilder
I, 8 U.S. Inf.
Mexican War.

It seems as though there had been a question about the pension that maybe his widow was receiving or something.

Can anyone help out?

Thank you very much,
You can email me at ricdar@clarityonline.com
Darlene

located a sm. military cemetary

shortpop — 25 Jun 2001 1:19:15 GMT

This message is for anyone who had ancestor killed in mexican war or Utah territory occupation I found the cemetary
where the old soldiers who died while stationed in the Utah territory in the army . The death dates range from 1857 to 1861 approximately 50-60 headstones If you had someone who died here at that time in the military I will gladly get you a copy of the stones inscription and send it on ....

Mexican War soldiers list from Blackford County,Indiana

MarkDavis9105 — 27 Jun 2001 4:45:32 GMT

Posting this info though it is somewhat incomplete for reference on Mex. War soldiers.

Lieut. Joseph W. Holliday
John S. Reed
Daniel Thomas
???? Lanning
???? Pierce

Mark Davis
Hartford City,Indiana
md9105@skyenet.net

Mexican War Pension - C Co, 1st Ind Vol Inf BARNGROVER

andreeswan — 30 Nov 2001 8:07:30 GMT

BARNGROVER, John S., served Company C, 1st Indiana Volunteers, filed for pension in Iowa; widow Sarah A. Barngrover, filed for widow's benefit from Iowa on May 26, 1900.

Mexican War Veteran

Glida Bothwell — 2 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Abram Welsh, b. 1812, d. 1893, served in Mexican War of 1846-1848 while in Ohio. He recieved 120 acres of land in Starke Co, IN for his service. Searching for more information on Abram and wife Elizabeth Collins, from Miami Co, Ohio.

Personal experiences in Mexican American War

John A-G — 28 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I have been researching the Mexican-American War for about 10 years and am always eager to correspond with other enthusiasts. If you have or know of the whereabouts of personal letters, diaries or memoirs written by participants, I would appreciate hearing from you. Am particularly interested in the Northern campaign (Monterrey, Saltillo, Buena Vista, etc). Thanks and am looking forward to corresponding with you!
John A-G

Battle of Buena Vista

Ed Slayden — 8 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

searching for information on events leading to the death of James H. Slayden, company D, 2nd regiment Indiana, at "The Battle of Buena Vista".

Samuel T Boldon

SusannaParrish — 1 Dec 2006 8:20:35 GMT

Searching for information on Samuel T Boldon/Bolden/Baldwin from Indiana serving in the Mexican American War. Have not been able to locate a record of his service.

John Williams

llisk8 — 26 May 2005 2:14:36 GMT

Looking for John Williams b.1824 IN?
Served in Mexican-American War and Civil War.
Married Annie Hughes/McGuire (not sure of maiden name) in Indiana (probably Lawrence County) 1866.

They had at least 3 children in IN
Mable b.1868
Charles b. 1870
John b. 1871
Another child
Albert b. ? in Colorado

Ebenezer Hilburn - 1846 to Mexican American War

SabrinaNobles74 — 23 Mar 2005 4:11:10 GMT

Can anyone tell me if they have a roster listing of the above person who was possibly in GA or SC when he was commissioned or was in this war in 1846? He may have died in that war, not sure. It is believed that he was b. abt. 1818 and may have gone to SC abt. 1846. No where can we find this information on him, thus I am hoping someone has records that I just can not find.

Thank you!

SN in SC

Mexican War Marines

LKintzing — 11 Mar 2005 2:28:30 GMT

I am trying to locate information on the crew of the USS Ohio, in particular, one Donald McMillan, that sailed from Boston in 1846 and saw battle in Vera Cruz as well as other areas during the Mexican War. The ship returned to Boston in 1850.
As I can't find him on the 1850 census, possibly the ship returned after the census was done. Would they have done a special census for those in the military?
Thankful for any assistance.
Linda

Walston Bracy

dave roe — 16 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

W. BRACY was in the 16th reg.with Taylor in 1847. Need more bio info. He is buried in IN

IN Regiments Herzog

SandiWhitty40 — 27 Sep 2004 12:51:16 GMT

George Herzog and his brother (I don't know his name) were living in IN when they entered the Mexican American War. They were probably living in or near Ripley County, IN. I found an Andrew Herzogg listed in the rosters, but not George.
Any information on these two brothers or help on where to look further would be wonderful.

Thank you so much,

Sandi Whitty
sandiwhitty@aol.com

Ancestor's possible involvement

M_Anglemire — 17 Jun 2003 4:42:22 GMT

Looking for ancestor's surname ANGLEMYER/ANGLEMEYER from Mahoning County Ohio who might haved served from said state in Mexican War 1846-1848. Does anyone have information on this surname? Any help would be appreciated.
LAnglemire@aol.com

Mexican American War Heroes

KentuckyBumpkin — 1 Jan 2004 3:19:17 GMT

Hello, My name is Sue Ann Morrow. I am looking for folks who have Soldiers who were
in the Mexican American War and others as well. I have a website that will list your
Ancestors who fought in the services but at present I have NONE for the Mexican
American War posted. Would you take a moment to visit my webpage at
http://www.geocities.com/suekygal2003/mexican.html
and if you have an ancestor you’d like me to post for you please read my
INSTRUCTIONS at
http://www.geocities.com/suekygal2003/instruction.html
Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you. My Email address is
Kygal@tampabay.rr.com

Jim Lane & Hampton P. Johnson

Howard Mann — 22 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on the relationship between Hampton P. Johnson (regiment unkown) and James Henry Lane, Colonel of the 3rd and 5th Indiana Regiments during the Mexican War. When Lane was a brigadier general of Kansas Volunteers during the Civil War, Johnson was named Colonel of the 5th Kansas Cavalry and killed in September 1861 at the battle of Morristown, Missouri. It was said they met during the Mexican War in Indiana regiments.

Any information would be of interest.

Thanks

INDIANA 2nd INFANTRY, in Mexico, then France, with Pershing

Shuri_1 — 8 Sep 2003 11:45:57 GMT

Looking for more info on Co. K, 2nd Infantry, Indiana Voluneers, of the American Expeditionary Forces that went after Pancho Villa, then later went off to France in WWI. I have found my grandfather, Hovey Albert Lind, listed on the muster in the Indiana State Archives, and have found a website that focusses on the unit's activities. Aside from applying to NARA, is there another way to corroborate his participation? How about anyone else whose ancestor was in this unit?

James B McClain with Hayes in Mexican War

Catalpa2007 — 19 Aug 2005 8:13:33 GMT

James B McClain/McLane served in the Mexican war was first with Long's Texas Mounted and then Meir Expedition served 2 years per Pension application of wife Elizabeth. He was father to Nathaniel, James, William and Mary Eveline (married Eichorn from Philadelphia).Would like to trade info on this family.

Mexican War Vetern

anitaacosta72 — 28 Jun 2001 5:07:33 GMT

I just found my 2nd grt grd father ROBERT WILLIAMS, mustered into army in Terre Haute, Vigo Co. Indiana, to fight in the war.

Indiana Soldiers:
Regiment of Mounted Riflemen
United States of America
Mexican War 1846-1848

Robert Williams Mustered in by Lieutenant Van Buren, Lafayette, Indiana, discharged at City of Mexico, 14 Jan 1848, of wounds received in action.

CHAPULTEPEC AND CITY OF MEXICO
SEPTEMBER 13-14, 1847

SECOND DIVISION Commanded by Brig.-Gen. Twiggs Actions at Chapultepc and the Garita de Belen on the 13th, and in the city of Mexico on the 14th and 15th of September 1847. Smiths Brigade General Staff Wounded: 1. Firs Lt. Earl Van Dorn, 7th Infantry, slight contusion.

Mounted Rifles :
Wounded:
66. Pvt. Robert Williams, Co. K, slightly.
Is there anyone that is related to this man? He went home to Janesville WI.raised a family,and died 1900.
I would love to hear from you.

Looking for Ed Burns (William Wise Query of 1998)

Mark Danielson — 27 Mar 2003 5:51:46 GMT

Will Ed Burns, author of the following query from 1998, please contact me. Your email address no longer works and I believe our families are connected. Thanks.

In your webpage for Indiana soldiers of the Mexican War you list two individuals with the surname of WISE in the 3rd Regiment, Company E, Brown County. On my mother's side of our family tree there were numerous WISE individuals hailing from Brown County. There were both a William or Williamson WISE (first name listed differently in various sources, and a Mathew WISE in the same family. James WISE their father was a veteran of the War of 1812. William/son was born between 1815 - 1817, while Mathew is believed to have been born in 1825. This would certainly make their ages compatible with the Mexican War entries. The entire family is listed in the 1840 Census for Johnson Twp, Brown Co while they evidently moved to the Washington Twp of Brown Co prior to the 1850 Census. The fact they were from Brown Co also contributes to this potential connection with them and the Mexican War. Is there any way you know to determine whether these were indeed the same individuals ? Please let me know.

Mexican War soldier

DLines9646 — 19 Oct 2003 7:40:18 GMT

Looking for ancestor Lorenzo Harrison from Indiana believed to have fought in Mexican War

mexican war

antje — 15 Sep 2002 9:24:23 GMT

what can I do when I only know that a person served in the mexican war..and thats really all I know.

2nd Indiana Volunteer Infantry

Dick Riddle — 3 Apr 2002 4:38:31 GMT

Seeking information about Company E, 2nd Indiana, and I'm
interested in contacting Indiana reenactment unit.
Dick Riddle

Mexican War

schilo|MA522850 — 17 Oct 2004 11:01:53 GMT

Looking for info. on family member,Amaziah Cleveland,he served with the 3rd. Regiment.Co.I./New Albany,Indiana. Any info. on him or the Regiment would be greatly appreciated.

Border Patrol

June_Pierceall — 19 Sep 2002 5:24:18 GMT

My Grandfather went from Winamac to serve with the Border Patrol during the time Pancho Villa was active. Does anyone have any information or pictures on people who went from Winamac?

Mexican Wa

JunePierceall14 — 9 Aug 2003 6:10:42 GMT

I am interested in finding out what regiment Vern E. Davis from Winamac Pulaski County served in and when.

Mexican War Pension - C Co. 1st Ind. Vol. Inf BARNGROVER

andreeswan — 30 Nov 2001 8:06:30 GMT

BARNGROVER, James H., served Company C, 1st Indiana Volunteer Infantry, filed for pension in Missouri; widow Mary A. Barngrover, filed for widow's benefit from Missouri on May 5, 1911.

16th U.S. Infantry

Steve Lucas — 17 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Some soldiers who participated in the Mexican War enlisted in the 16th U.S. Infantry. Richard Owen of Posey County was Captain of Co. D. Enlisted men in the unit included Lorenzo Stoker and Tolbert Williams. I believe Company I may have been organized in Warrick County. Yet I've been unable to identify a good source for researching the 16th. Is anyone aware of the publication of a roster or another source to assist in research? Thanks.

HARLOW

Jeff Nester — 30 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Am looking for any information on a Haratio HARLOW who may have served during the war with Mexico.

Josiah Root

johnmtgmry1 — 8 Sep 2002 2:45:41 GMT

Josiah ROOT was a resident of LaPorte County, Indiana in the 1830's and 1840's. He was born in Connecticut in about 1795. His wife Nancy (GREEN) ROOT died in May 1850 in Pleasant Township while Josiah was in California prospecting for gold. Josiah and Nancy ROOT had a son Dallas ROOT, born about 1847 or 1848 in Texas according to census records. I am interested in finding out what might have taken Josiah and his family to Texas at about the time of the Mexican War. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Chancellor Livingston

billboone21 — 7 Feb 2002 7:01:53 GMT

Looking for Mexican War vet Chancellor Livingston lived in Montgomery County, died in Tippecanoe County. He was originally from Huron County, NY.

mexican war

anitaacosta72 — 28 Jun 2001 5:22:43 GMT

Just in case anyone is still interested I found this great site with a rooster for those who fought in the mexican war. It is
www.dmwv.org
My 2nd grt grd father Robert Williams, was found here. I listed my quiery earlier in april 2001.
I now believe he and his family may have been from IN.This is why he enlisted from this state. He showed up in Janesville WI. (info from city directorys) abt. 18543 or 55.There are no earlier books. He lived there until his death in 1900.
I have been trying to locate his mother and father. His father had the same name but the middle INt. of J. The family was from Wales. I would like to make contact with either his decendents or anyone that has any info on his family. He had 2 sons, that I know of ..Frank Pierce and Charles E. Williams, both born in Janesville WI. Frank died in Omaha NE. and used the last name of McWilliams. Why? I am working on this mystery now. Charles stayed in janesvile, had children, One was named Russel.

1846/48Mexican War

belveyperry — 19 Sep 2002 7:56:23 GMT

GGrfather John Stewart of Pike County, Georgia reportedly
left Georgia to go with Fannin's Avengers to Texas to fight
in the 1846/48 Mexican War. Have no record of what
happened to him. Would like any info anyone can give me.
Thanks

COOK, 5th IN Infantry 1847-48

PackFan689 — 18 Jan 2002 12:27:41 GMT

Seeking info on parents/siblings of (Jerome) William COOK, b. 1823 Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN. He signed up with the 5th Indiana Infantry at Charlestown, Clark Co, IN, on 15 Sep 1847, and fought in the battles of Monterey and Buenva Vista in the Mexican-American War. He mustered out of the Army at Madison, IN, on 28 July 1848. His first wife was Margaret RUSSELL and they had a daughter named Monterey Buena Vista COOK in 1849. Margaret died young; Jerome then moved west to Iowa and remarrie

François Eugene Gillet/Mexican War

RTonglet4083 — 17 Sep 2004 1:56:49 GMT

Searching for any Mexican War information on my great-great grandfather, François Eugene Gillet. He was born in Paris, France around 1830, served in the Mexican War, and ended up in New Orleans by 1853.
Any information about how to locate him on any possible roster lists would be appreciated. My father claims he was in Scott's Cavalry, but I have found nothing to verify this.
Thanks for any help.

Rev. Henry Banta

Rosanne — 4 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Does anyone know where I could find the information on Rev. Henry D. Banta, who served in the War of 1812? Rev. Banta and his wife, Eleanor VanArsdale lived in Switzerland County for many years. He was a Baptist minister, who never took pay for preaching God's word. All I know is he served in the War, but nothing else. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Spanish-American War Records

new2u — 30 Aug 2001 1:34:49 GMT

I found where Joseph and Monroe Partlow both served in the Spanish American War out of Tipton Co, IN. Is there somewhere to write to obtain a copy of their records?

John Alexander Woods

HALLMARK — 5 Jul 2001 1:52:03 GMT

My g-g-grandfather was John Alexander Woods, b. 1814 d. 1880 in Gonzales, TX. He was reportedly a Mexican War soldier. He reports (census TX 1860) himself as being born in North Carolina. His parents were born in Virginia, do not know names. His wife was Mary Boyer. Does anyone know anything about him? Was he really in the Mexican War? Thanks.

MO -in Mex. War

DavidCope44 — 30 Jul 2002 11:37:08 GMT

Hi List, I am looking to find out if there is a record of MO men who fought in the Mexican War. If any one has a list or knows of one that I can get my hands on it would help me in my research on my Cope family from MO. I am looking for a Mason W. Cope b) 1804 KY who lived in Clinton CO MO 1840 and Dekalb CO MO who went to TX by 1845. He may have been in the Mexican War because he was a Major in the KY Militia in 1823.One of Mason's neighbors in Clinton CO MO was in that war so I am assuming that my Mason Cope was also.
David C. Cope- Crowcope@aol.com

4th IN Inf. - MEXICAN WAR

J. R. VanHoose — 8 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on this regiment and the battles they fought in during the Mexican War. PLEASE e-mail me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

abel streight

pavlu — 22 Aug 2001 5:21:24 GMT

abel streight was a col in the 51 ind inf and i think he was from marion co indiana..
i need to know if he was in the mexican war or what was his military history prior to the civil war...please contact me at pavlu@webtv.net
thank you...:o)..

Stephen or Hale Chellis in Mexican War?

WmChellis — 24 Jun 2001 4:40:29 GMT

I am trying to find out if brothers, Stephen or Hale Chellis,
served in the Mexican War. They lived in the Ft. Wayne area at the start of the War. They would have been 19 and 17 at the time, and their Civil War records later on seem to indicate some prior service. Where to start? Drop a line if you have any info.

Eaton surname

Dave Eaton — 9 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for more information on my grandfather, William James Eaton, who I beleive was born in Marion County in July of 1905. He married Vella Hill from Monroe county in 1934 and moved with his wife and son to Iow in 1935. I do not know who his parents were.

David Allen -Mexican War

Julia Matney Bixler — 19 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

David Allen lived in Johnson County Indiana. I think he was Captain David Allen , Company C, 3d Regt, Mexican War 1846. Does anyone have any information on this. Thank you for any help.
Julia Matney Bixler

Battle of Huamantla

Rick Albright — 13 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seek info on Battle of Huamantla, Tlaxcala, Mexico. My ancestor John Sharr (spelled Shire by the Army) participated as private in Co. H, 4th Indiana Volunteers. He lived in Greene and Vigo counties, IN. Has a regimental history been published?

Mexican War Veteran

Myra Wright — 28 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Gr-gr-grandfather served in Mexican War from FOUNTAIN COUNTY

William Henry Shipman

Cathy — 17 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Fountain County....any information on my ancestors of the SHIPMAN name... William Henry SHIPMAN, Joseph SHIPMAN

Horace N. Attkisson

RBARTDOC1 — 2 Jun 2004 11:16:50 GMT

My great-great-grandfather Horace N. Attkisson was from Washington Co. He entered the Civil War (13th Indiana) in 1861 as a lieutenant. The fact of his enlistment as an officer makes me wonder if he had prior service. Family and military records don't agree on his date of birth. He may have been old enough to have seen some Mexican service. Any information will be welcome.

Thanks,
Richard Brown

NOAH HAYDEN

NJSkinnerWhite — 22 Jun 2001 5:15:07 GMT

While looking through your soldiers names I was surprised to see a N. HAYDEN....listed as Captian, Com. Sub., 3rd Regiment....mustered in 25 Jun 1846 New Albany,IN...mustered out 24 Jun 1847 New Orleans,LA....

I am a dec. of NOAH HAYDEN who was living in Monroe Co.IN during the 1840's and disappeared...by the 1850 census...I'm wondering if this could be my Ancestor?? Is there anymore information on this man??

Thanks so much,
N.J.
in MI.

ANDREW JACKSON

NJSkinnerWhite — 22 Jun 2001 5:15:07 GMT

I would like to find out more information on ANDREW JACKSON....he was in CO B 4th IND..according to the History of Owen Co.IN that I read....anything you have would be nice...He is my 3rd Great Grandfather.

Thanks so much,
N.J.
in MI.

11th US Inf Reg Co K - Kelley

rbechtold6800 — 23 Jun 2001 9:49:51 GMT

Charles Kelley from Tippecanoe County enlisted at New Albany Jan. 24, 1848 in Capt. Green's Company, Co. G of the 11th US Infantry. The war was practically over. He died July 9, 1848 at Jefferson Barracks, MO, after returning from Mexico. I cannot find any service record for him in the index microfilm at the National Archives. His widow did get his bounty land warrant (#74066). The only note on the pension file that refers to his posting or service says "sick San Juan." The family only learned of Charles' fate from a fellow soldier, William Mercer, with whom someone must have spoken, before he too died of "cholera." Can anyone help me find information on this unit, or where Charles might have served? What was the roll of Jefferson Barracks during the war and after?

Joseph Baer

elainestrothers — 28 Sep 2001 4:00:31 GMT

My ggg grandfather Joseph Baer who fought in the Mexican American war. Joseph was born 20 June 1832, in Erie County New York and died 9 September 1905 in White County Indiana. He is buried in Schaefer- Old Pike Creek Cemetery in White County Liberty Township Indiana, with his wife Rhoda Ann Zook Baer. After the war ended he settled with his wife near Lincoln Nebraska and lived there for some time until his return to White county after 1875. Any information would be appreciated.

Mexican War

WPayne9352 — 15 Dec 2001 7:22:51 GMT

Looking for any inforamtion on a Abraham Kirtley who served in the Mexican War. Thanks for you help. He probably was from Switzerland or Tipton Co., IN....as he lived at both places.

Francis M. Fields Span/Am War

SCarr8937 — 29 Apr 2002 11:42:08 GMT

Francis M. Fields b 15 Jan 1855 IN (Greene, Crawford or Lawrence Cty IN) d 1938 m Melissa Jane Bean served but unable to locate record. His father William?. Also lived Daviess Cty IN. Have his photo in uniform. Had daughers Mattie (m Spainhower) Matilda (m Carr) and son George who served WWI lived Gibson Cty IN.

Lost Soldier

David L. Minton — 3 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I have located the grave of a Mexican War Soldier here in Southeastern New Mexico, but it is a private stone and has no unit or state information. His name is George W. Pierce. It is unknown if he was from Indiana. I need to get his records but need to know his outfit to get them.

Thanks

4th Reg, Co. D.

Jane Sarles — 5 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Where can I order the Military records of a soldier that died while in service in the Mexican War? Further, where can I find a summary of the actions of the 4th Reg., Co. D?

Charles Coulter died on Nov 10, 1847. He was from Washington County, IN. I should like to find more about his death, and his service record.

Lewis Hardenbrook of Madison,IND

swan9 — 5 Jul 2001 8:08:42 GMT

IM SEEKING INFORMATION ON lEWIS Hardenbrook born 1809 in NJ. Lived in Madison,Jefferson Co. Ind.Wife was Elizabeth Leach Hardenbrook.He was in both CIVIL AND Mexican War.He died in Iowa

Ft. Brown in the Mexico War

Dean Burkett — 18 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Ft. Brown and how it participated in the Mexican War. Any information on this fort would be gratefully appreciated. I am also trying to find out if Private Moreland ever made it to Fort Brown.

Moreland in Mexican War 4th Regiment Company G

Dean Burkett — 4 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for some/any information on Alfred Moreland who as far as I know left sick in Pointe Isabel during the Mexican War. He was born in 1819 in Carter County Tennessee and died in Pointe Isabel Texas on September 24, 1847. He was in the 4th Regiment Company G Indiana Volunteers. If you could also provide me with some information on their mission to Mexico. I'm also trying to locate his grave site if you have any helpful information in this query.
Thank you for your time in this matter.

STULL, PERRIN

Carole Dunn — 12 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information on Perrin Stull who was wounded 3 times in the mexican war according to his sister Sarah Stull Tucker's son, Jacob Stull Tucker in a Livingston Co. ILL history book. During the time of the mexican war, the family lived around Tippecanoe, Indiana having moved there in 1831 from Butler Co., Oh. Any help would be great. Carole at
eidolon@theramp.net

Lewis Bryan

William Bryan — 24 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for more information on Lewis Bryan who served in Mexican War. Lewis was thrown from a horse and killed. He died 08 March1847. He was a Pvt. in Company E Rifles.
He was from Wabash county. The book "Known Military Dead of the Mexican War" list Lewis.
Would like to know where he is buried or how to obtain the needed information as to where he is buried.
Jacob Bryan Sr. and Nacy(Freeman)Bryan were his parents also from Wabash.

Thornburgh Baldwin

4051997 — 21 Mar 2002 6:08:59 GMT

In the Soldiers of the Mexican War listing is a Thornburgh Baldwin from Carroll Co. My ggggreat grandparents were Jesse Baldwin and Hannah Thornburgh. Jesse married for the third time (1 and 2 died) in Milford, Wayne Co., IN in 1825 to Miriam Macy. I am also looking for other Baldwin relatives in Indiana along with Elliott and Reichert.

Robert Owen

davidjackson7161 — 6 Jan 2002 3:30:41 GMT

An ancestor of mine , Robert Owen, was born in Greene County , IN . According to the family Bible he died November 12, 1847 in Puebla, Mexico. I assume that the reason he was down there was connected in some way with the Mexican War. Is there any record of him as a soldier, teamster, etc.?

Add Geo. Wash. Harper to vet list

Charles H. Harper — 27 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

WARRICK County resident George Washington Harper served in Co. K, 16th regiment from 4-1-1847 to 8-1-1848, discharged in Newport KY. Filed and obtained Bounty Land Claim # 49762-160-47. Also received veterans pension, and wife (America Malvina Kitchen Harper) filed for and received widow's pension.

JOSEPH H. NETHRLAND

kwarren50 — 24 Aug 2001 10:46:05 GMT

Interested in learning about Joseph H. NETHERLAND. Served in Mexican American War. Lived in Switzerland Co., but believe in was in a Kentucky Cavalry unit. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Veteran?

J. Bryan Toll — 26 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find out if my g-g-g-grandfather was a Mexican War veteran. His name was Willis A. Toll and lived in Delaware County. He was born about 1822 in Kentucky.
Anyone with access to a War rosters, your help would be appreciated.

William L. Shields

Carolyn Shields Lysandrou — 5 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for family and info on William L. SHIELDS, Pvt. 2nd Reg. Co C. Clay Co. Mexican WAR. Have lots of Clay Co. SHIELDS
info to share.

veterans of wars

sheila grosheart — 14 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

would like to find veterans of all wars for clark county, Indiana

4th Regiment, Company G

Ken Bowen — 3 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My wife's 2nd great grandfather served in the 4th Regiment, Company G during the Mexican War. Does anyone know where this regiment and company served and which battles?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Ken

Photos of Mex War soldiers

John A-G — 11 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I would be very grateful if anyone has photos or old daguerreotypes of their Mexican War anscestors IN UNIFORM (or otherwise) that they would be willing to share with me for my on-going research of arms, uniforms and equipment of the Mexican-AMerican War. I will gladly pay for any good copys or originals. Thank you in advance!
John A-G
jadams-graf@motorbooks.com

Co. A, 3rd Indiana's Flag

John A-G — 31 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

In "Monroe County in the Mexican War" by H.C. Duncan (Indiana Mag of History, XII, No. 4, Dec., 1916) author states:
"...Austin Truitt at the Battle of Buena Vista, tore the flag which had been presented to the company by Miss Markle, from the staff, stuffed it in his bosom and carried it back seven miles to Saltillo..."

Anyone know anything more about Austin Truitt? Was the flag returned to Indiana? Has anyone seen a description of the flag (possibly printed locally when it was presented to the company in 1846)?

thanks.
John A-G
Balsam Lake, WI

John C. Hedrick

Marita17 — 4 Jul 2001 3:38:07 GMT

John C. HEDRICK, born in Indiana abt. 1805, married Mary "Polly" DARNALL in Franklin Co. in 1830. They resided in the Fairfield area. He served in the Mwxican War as an infantry Captain. He died in Bourbon, Marshall Co. Indiana in 1873.

Mexican War: Battle of Buena Vista

Beenie — 15 Feb 2004 12:29:10 GMT

Looking for any informatioin on any Robertson's that fought at Buena Vista. Particularly interested in Lazarus Robertson.
Thanks.

BASIL BARRETT FROM MERCER CO. MO.

oxbows — 6 Aug 2001 6:37:30 GMT

Basil/Bassil Barrett >> Santa fe Trace Bn. Mo. Mtd.
Mexican War. Basil was Missouri Volunteer, joined at Grundy Co. Mo. 3 Sept. 1847 mustered out Aug. or Nov. 1848. I'm looking for any one who descends from Basil. He bought land in Mercer Co. Mo. 1850, his wife was Mary ???. Believe he was a brother to my gr. grandfather. Mary

William B. Enyeart

Steve Briar — 9 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

William B.ENYEART b.1820 Butler Co. OH apparently moved with other ENYEART's to Wabash Co. IN in the 1830's. Family info says he served in Mexican War. Have no verification. I think his father was William ENYEART, a Revolutionary War veteran.
Also Indiana Civil War archives show a William ENYEART served in the 46th Reg IN Volunteers in Civil War 1861-62.
Can anybody let me know which ENYEART was which, and verify
service in Mexican war ??

Mexican War veteran

Michael W. McMillen — 23 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

James M. Burk born 11 March 1826 in Monroe County IN and died in Boone County IN 05 February 1840. On tombstone lists he was a veteran of the War with Mexico. Need information on service record.