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I need a look-up please

MorganCole34 — 26 Feb 2008 12:36:07 GMT

I'm trying to find my gg-grandfathers death and burial. I see that Ancestry has an Iowa Civil War Soldier Burial Record database. My g-grandfather was William A. Bell b abt 1843 in Ohio. He was in the 10 th Iowa Infantry, Company K. Rank in and rank out was Private. Can someone do a look-up in the Iowa Civil War Soldier database and see if he is listed. He seems to have disappeared. I cannot find any obit, tombstone listing, nothing on him. His wife Eva Ann Crosley/ Crossley applied for minor benifits for their daughter, my g-grandmother, Winifred in 1879. Any help is appreciated.

Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers

suetrout1865 — 9 Jun 2002 1:15:02 GMT

I have the complete Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of the Rebellion, and would be happy to do lookups for anyone needing information. For those unfamiliar with this record, it lists a soldier's age and residence at enlistment, his place of birth, his company and regiment, his discharge date, and other regiments he may have served with. Often the record also lists whether or not he was wounded (sometimes tells when and where), taken prisoner, etc. All I should need is the soldier's name.

List of Regiment's of Iowa, Prisoner's of war-Statement's-Short Notes

dsegelquist — 13 Dec 2005 4:06:32 GMT

Men in these regiment's gave statement or short notes on their prison life. There are to many names to put here if you think you have a name on the list. Let me know I will do a look up.

This info comes from the:
40th Congress, 1867-1869
Treatment of Prisoners of War by the Rebel Authorities

Iowa cavalry, Fourth regiment ... 1112
Iowa, Fourth regiment ... 527
Iowa volunteers, Company F, Fourth regiment ... 994
Iowa, Sixth ... 1047
Iowa, Eighth cavalry ... 600
Iowa volunteer cavalry, Eighth regiment ... 1110
Iowa volunteers, Eighth regiment ... 1116
Iowa, Fourteenth regiment ... 411
Iowa, Company C, Nineteenth infantry regiment ... 1058
Iowa infantry, Nineteenth regiment ... 1050, 1051
Iowa Nineteenth regiment, Company E ... 1055, 1056
Iowa volunteers, Twenty-first regiment ... 1112
Iowa volunteers, Twenty-fourth regiment ... 1111
Iowa regiment, Thirty-fourth, colonel of the ... 1052
Iowa, Thirty-sixth regiment ... 1057, 1058

Photos of Civil War Soilders

Sanjos347 — 16 Dec 2006 11:48:56 GMT

My great grandfather Jesse O. Burges was in the Civil War, he was in 27th Infantry Co. I. I have ONE photo of this man, and he is in his civial war uniform. Does anyone know where other photos of Iowa Civil War people would be???? Possibly from other families in the same group???? Thanks Sandy Burgee McClay

Research help?

rachelmon — 6 Aug 2006 1:06:12 GMT

I'm trying to find information on my great-great grandfather William H. Gardner. I have sent away for his military records by they said they had to record of him. This is the information I do have:

Civil War Record:
William H. Gardner
Company A, 1st Iowa Calvary, Private
Enlisted: 29 Dec 1863; Warren County, Iowa
Mustered out: 15 Feb 1866 Austin, TX
Native of Michigan

Does anybody know of anyway I could get any more information about his time in the Civil War? I'm stuck at a huge brickwall with him. I've looked into pension records, but I don't think he ever filed for one since he died in 1873 in Arkansas.

Roster & record of Iowa Soldier

kinzielee — 5 Apr 2008 3:46:45 GMT

I would like a look up for Micajah or Mycajah Wilcox, and his son William E. Wilcox both of Fayette County, Iowa.
Thank you.

Photos of 38TH Infantry Regiment and 34TH Infantry Regiment

CarolDallas — 11 Feb 2008 5:06:53 GMT

Is anyone aware of photos of either of these Regiments? I am researching a Gavin Morton, born in New York, who enlisted (from Howard County, Iowa) as a Private in the 38th Infantry Regiment on October 23, 1864. The 38TH was combined with the 34TH on January 1, 1865. I am doing this research as a gift for a friend and I would like to include a copy of a photo of either or both of these Regiments even if Gavin is not in the image.

Roster & record of Iowa Soldiers

kinzielee — 9 Feb 2008 7:54:35 GMT

I would appreciate a look up for William Hawley who was in the Civil War. He was mustered into, Co. H.
17th Infantry, Iowa.

At the time they were living near Taylorsville, Fayette Co.
Thank you.

Civil War pension look-up needed please

MorganCole34 — 31 Jan 2008 8:57:27 GMT

I'm looking for the pension of William A. Bell. He served with the 10th Iowa Infantry, Company K. He enlistd Oct 1, 1861, out Oct 10, 1864. I know he had one as i was told his wife Eva A. Crosley Bell Bellinger (Ballinger, Billinger) Griffith applied for it. I'm mainly looking for, if it has it, Williams date/place of death and parents names. Any help would be appreciated.

Civil War pension look-up needed please

MorganCole34 — 31 Jan 2008 8:53:06 GMT

CIVIL WAR: William Sayles (''Distinguished Service;'' Company B, 4th Iowa Infantry)

Maythree — 24 Dec 2007 11:18:21 GMT

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Submitted by: Cathy Porter-Maynard

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CIVIL WAR:

William Sayles (b. 1837, N.Y., d. 1913, Union County, South Dakota; buried, Plymouth County, Iowa), served in Company B, ''Fourth Iowa Volunteer Infantry''.

William's 1913 obituary also references his military history. (F.Y.I., SEE: 1913 Obituary of William Sayles, attached below).

William Sayles frequently spoke of his great admiration for General Sherman.
Indeed, he named one of his own sons after General Sherman (''John Sherman Sayles,'' born about 1892, Union Co. S.D.).

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# 1: Richard Kurish wrote:

.....''The William Sayles who was married to Irenia, and who was enumerated in the 1890 Veterans Census, was enlisted in Company B, 4th Iowa Infantry. Both the 1890 census and the pension application card clearly show this. The pension card indicates that Irenia A. Sayler, applied for a widow's pension on April 1, 1913, after William's death.

If you order the records, be sure to list the correct Regiment that he belonged to, and, if possible list the Application # and Certificate #, from the pension record database.''

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# 2: D.O'Meara wrote:

Name: William Sayles ,
Residence: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Enlistment Date: 10 July 1861
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: Iowa
Unit Numbers: 226 226
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 10 July 1861 at the age of 22 [?]
Enlisted in Company B, 4th Infantry Regiment Iowa on 08 August 1861.
Wounded on 29 December 1862 at Chickasaw Bayou, MS (Wounded severely in breast)
Mustered out Company B, 4th Infantry Regiment Iowa on 04 September 1864 in Jonesboro, GA

Source Citation: Side served: Union; State served: Iowa; Enlistment date: 10 July 1861..

Source Information:
Historical Data Systems, comp.. American Civil War Soldiers [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 1999. Original data: Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA

The numbers on his pension index card are a little blurry but I will email you the image. Sending a copy of that to NARA will cut the waiting time for you....''

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Newspaper: "Akron Register Tribune," [Plymouth County, Iowa]
Volume 26, Number 31
Publication Date: Thursday, March 13, 1913

OBITUARY OF WILLIAM SAYLES

William Sayles was the son of Hiram and Hannah [Rickard] Sayles, his birthplace being Cazenovia, Madison county, New York. He first saw the light of day on May 17, 1837, and passed from this life March 6, 1913, at the age of 75 years, 9 months and 19 days, at his home in Richland township, Union county, South Dakota, following an illness of lagrippe and complications.

When he was six months of age the family emigrated from the state of New York to the State of Ohio, locating in Wayne county. They afterward moved to Holmes county, Ohio, where his father died when he was about sixteen years of age. Soon thereafter he left home, first going to Michigan, then to Omaha, Nebraska, where he joined a mining party and drove an ox team overland to Pike's Peak, Colorado, remaining there about three years and engaging in mining for gold and prospecting.

*[CIVIL WAR]:

In 1861 he returned to Omaha to offer his services in time of his country's need in the great civil strife, and enlisted in the [Company B], Fourth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, serving three years. He was with his regiment in several important battles, among them Pea Ridge, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge and Sherman's March to the Sea. He was twice severely wounded, but recovered and served out his full time of enlistment.

After the close of the war he returned to Medina county, Ohio, and lived with his widowed mother until 1868, where he became acquainted with and married Miss [Irenia] Albina Sargent on New Year's eve, 1868. In the year 1869 they decided to emigrate to the west. On January 20, 1869, they started by team from Lodi, Ohio, and their long, tedious overland journey ended March 12, that year at Elk Point, Dakota Territory. They located in Richland township, Union county, on a homestead, which has ever since remained the family home. They were accompanied on the trip by Mr. Sayles brother-in-law, Jesse Fetterman. At the time of their arrival there were only five organized counties in Dakota Territory, the settlements were few and far between and Indians quite plentiful. Through the grasshopper scourge of the '70's, the floods of the early '80's, the drought of summer and the cold and blizzards of winter and all the other privations and vicissitudes of pioneer days, when from a wilderness was carved out the heritage of peace, prosperity and plenty of these later days, Mr. and Mrs. Sayles were among those who pinned their faith to the future of this beautiful valley of the Big Sioux and helpfully and unwaveringly bore their share of the struggles of the early days. A man of undaunted courage, in whom the principles of patriotism were deeply imbued; lofty of character, with honesty and integrity as cardinal virtues; a reader and close student of current events, particularly political lines, being a Republican of the old school; a kind and loving husband and father; a loyal friend and neighbor; a good citizen -- William Sayles will be missed and sincerely mourned by all who knew him.

Besides his devoted wife he is survived by the following children, all of whom reside in the home vicinity: Mrs. Florence [Sayles] Huckert, Frank Sayles, Mrs. Lottie [Charlotte Sayles] Maynard, Miss Hattie [Harriet] Sayles, and [John] Sherman Sayles.

Three of his sisters are also living: Mrs. Rowena [Sayles] Voorus of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Mrs. M.C. [Mary Charlotte Sayles] Fetterman of Union County, South Dakota, and Mrs. Harriet [Sayles] Morey of Baldwinsville, New York. A host of friends offer their sympathy to the bereaved family.

After a brief service at the home Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, the funeral was conducted in the Akron M.E. Church by Rev. L. Stuart. There was a very large attendance, especially of the older settlers, as a last tribute of respect. Deceased was a member of Biddlecome Post, G.A.R., of Akron [Iowa], and the local comrades and members of the W.R.C. attended in a body. He was one of the first members of the Masonic lodge at Elk Point [South Dakota] and a delegation from the order there and a large number of local Masons attended the service and exemplified the beautiful Masonic burial service at the grave. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery [Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa], beside his brother Jonas [Sayles], also a pioneer settler, who passed away a number of years ago.

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Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System:
http://www.civilwar.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm

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Soldier Name: Sayles, William

Side: Union

Function: Infantry

Regiment Name: 4th Regiment, Iowa Infantry

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SOURCE:
Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System
http://www.civilwar.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm

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UNION:
IOWA VOLUNTEERS

4th Regiment, Iowa Infantry

Organized at Council Bluffs and mustered in August 8, 1861. Moved to St, Louis, thence to Rolla, Mo., August 9-24. Attached to Dept. of Missouri, to December, 1861. 1st Brigade, Army of Southwest Missouri, to February, 1862. 1st Brigade, 4th Division, Army Southwest Missouri, to May, 1862. 2nd Division, Army Southwest Missouri, to July, 1862. District of Eastern Arkansas, Dept. Missouri, to November, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, District Eastern Arkansas, to December, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 11th Division, Right Wing 13th Army Corps (Old), Dept. Tennessee, to December, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 4th Division, Sherman's Yazoo Expedition, to Janauary, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 15th Army Corps, Army Tennessee, to September, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 15th Corps, to September, 1864. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 15th Corps, to July, 1865.

SERVICE.-Duty at Rolla, Mo., August 24, 1861, to January 22, 1862. Expedition to Houston and Salem against Freeman's forces November 1-9, 1861. March from Rolla to Lebanon January 22-31, 1862. Advance on Springfield, Mo., February 10-13. Near Springfield February 12. Pursuit of Price to Cassville February 13-17. Cane Creek February 14. Sugar Creek February 17. Blackburn's Mills February 27. Battles of Pea Ridge < http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/ar001.htm > March 6-8. March to Batesville April 5-May 3, thence to Helena, Ark., May 25-July 14. Expedition from Helena to Arkansas Post November 16-21. Duty at Helena till December 22. Sherman's Yazoo Expedition December 22, 1862, to January 2, 1863. Chickasaw Bayou < http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/ms003.htm > December 26-28. Chickasaw Bluffs December 29. (By command of Gen. Grant, Regiment authorized to inscribe upon its banners "1st at Chickasaw Bayou.") Expedition to Arkansas Post, Ark., January 3-10, 1863. Assault on an!
d capture of Fort Hindman, Arkansas Post < http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/ar006.htm >, January 10-11. Moved to Young's Point, La., January 17-23, and duty there till April. Expedition to Greenville, Black Bayou and Deer Creek April 5-14. Black Bayou April 10. Demonstration on Haines and Droumgould's Bluffs April 25-May 2. Snyder's Bluff < http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/ms005.htm > April 30. March to join army in rear of Vicksburg, Miss., via Richmond and Grand Gulf, May 2-14. Jackson May 14. Siege of Vicksburg < http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/ms011.htm > May 18-July 4. Assaults on Vicksburg May 19 and 22. Advance on Jackson July 5-10. Siege of Jackson July 10-17. At Big Black till September 22. Moved to Memphis, thence march to Chattanooga, Tenn., September 22-November 22. Operations on Memphis & Charleston Railroad in Alabama October 20-29. Cherokee Station October 21 and 29. Cane Creek October 26. Tuscumbia October 26-27. Battles of Chattanooga < http://www!
2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/tn024.htm > November 23-27. Lookout Mountain
November 23-24. Mission Ridge November 25. Ringgold Gap < http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/ga005.htm > , Taylor's Ridge, November 27. March to relief of Knoxville November 28-December 8. Duty at Woodville and other points in Alabama till May, 1864. Claysville, Ala., March 14 (Non-Veterans). Atlanta (Ga.) Campaign May 1-September 8. Demonstration on Resaca May 8-13. Battle of Resaca May 14-15. Operations on line of Pumpkin Vine Creek and battles about Dallas < http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/ga011.htm >, New Hope Church < http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/ga010.htm > and Allatoona Hills May 25-June 5. Operations about Marietta and against Kenesaw Mountain June 10-July 2. Assault on Kenesaw June 27. Nickajack Creek July 2-5. Chattahoochie River July 6-17. Battle of Atlanta < http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/ga017.htm > July 22. Siege of Atlanta July 22-August 25. Ezra Chapel < http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/ga018.htm > , Hood's second sortie, July 28. Flank m!
ovement on Jonesboro August 25-30. Battle of Jonesboro < http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/ga022.htm > August 31-September 1. Lovejoy Station September 2-6. Pursuit of Hood into Alabama October 1-26. Snake Creek Gap October 15. Ships Gap October 16. March to the sea November 15-December 10. Griswoldsville < http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/ga025.htm > November 22. Ogeechee River December 7-9. Siege of Savannah December 10-21. Campaign of the Carolinas January to April, 1865. Reconnoissance to Salkehatchie River, S. C., January 25. Salkehatchie Swamps < http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/sc011.htm > , S. C., February 3-5. South Edisto River February 9. North Edisto River February 12-13. Congaree Creek February 15. Columbia February 16-17. Lynch's Creek February 25-26. Battle of Bentonville < http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/nc020.htm > , N. C., March 20-21. Occupation of Goldsboro March 24. Advance on Raleigh April 10-13. Occupation of Raleigh April 14. Bennett's Ho!
use April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. March to Washington,
D. C., via Richmond, Va., April 29-May 19. Grand Review May 24. Moved to Louisville, Ky., June, and duty there till July. Mustered out July 24, 1865.

Regiment lost during service 6 Officers and 109 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 285 Enlisted men by disease. Total 402.

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SEE: Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System
http://www.civilwar.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm

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Need help finding a civil war veterans grave

Andy Minihan — 16 Aug 2003 4:49:34 GMT

My great great great uncle was named John Minihan. He entered the Union Army at age 16 in Ohio. The family continued west with the Milwaukee Railroad and settled in Clayton County. John returned home, married and was then divorced. He then enlisted in the 6th cavalry and served for a short time. He came back to Iowa, but could not stay settle and began to roam. After being away he was enroute back to Clayton County from Deadwood, SD. He took sick or was injured. His disabled veterans payments were sent to him in the town of Rock V. But because of a fold in a document at the national archives we could not locate the town. We have not been able to find a grave or record of death in Sioux County/Rock Valley. Can you help us find this man's grave somewhere in Iowa, so that I may fulfill one of my Dad's and my Uncle's wishes. Thank you very much

Andy Minihan, Aberdeen, SD

Iowa Civil war veteran

HansSendlakowski — 30 May 2007 7:02:00 GMT

We have this Veteran buried in our cemetery and I thought someone with the Iowa Civil War organization would like to have the information.

William Tanner B 1844 D 1926
Co G. 9th Iowa Vols

Allegany Cemetery Allegany, New York
Cattaraugus County

FATALITY AT SHILOH

rwphillipsnc — 17 Oct 2007 8:12:12 GMT

I am trying to verify an ancestor's death at The Battle of Shiloh. All I have is a name, Francis VICKERY. Since he was living in GA when the war broke out, he most likely was serving in a Georgia Unit.
Francis and his wife Jane ROGERS were from North Carolina, and Lancaster Co., SC.
Any help apppreciated. Wayne Phillips Hampstead, NC

FATALITY AT SHILOH

rwphillipsnc — 17 Oct 2007 8:06:58 GMT

Martin Van Buren Sigler , Co H 3rd Iowa Cavalry

Lorraine Betts Gilmer — 8 Jan 2004 4:50:21 GMT

Ruben Huff 18th Iowa infantry

Shirley Jameson — 26 Oct 2006 7:01:12 GMT

Information on records for Ruben Wilson Huff 1 Dec. 1834 Hancock In. 19, Feb. 1909 Brockton, Taylor Co Ia served as a pe in Comp B 18th Iowa infantry fro 4 Jan 1864 at Mounta ayr. Ringold Co Ia until 20 July 1865 at Little Rock ar. any information or relatives of Huff family, I would like to talk to you. Shirley

Seeking Information for John S. and Lydia Floyd of Eagle Grove, IA

pusanskm — 30 Aug 2006 8:45:27 GMT

My GG grandfather, John S. Floyd, was born in Fairfield County, Conn. in June 1826. He moved to Iowa (date unknown) and fought for the Union in the Civil War with an Iowa unit. He died in the Iowa Soldiers' Home in Marshalltown, IA in May 1902. His wife was Lydia (maiden name unknown). I cannot find much information about them, including their burial location. They lived most of their lives near Eagle Grove, IA. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

CIVIL WAR IOWA -2ND CAV.- 8TH CAV.- 35TH INF- 44TH INF .

jhb226_2 — 30 Aug 2006 4:04:29 GMT

HAVE A WEBSITE. 8TH GENERATION BROCKWAY AND
HORTON FAMILRYS. LOTS OF FAMILY CIVIL WAR.
ALSO LOT OF EARLY AMERICA AND EARLY IOWA
INFORMATION ,STARTING IN 1836 THEN MUCH MORE. WWW.BROCKWAYFAMILY.COM

Death-Civil War Iowa 34th Infantry

DWilliams2020 — 30 Jun 2006 4:03:13 GMT

How do I get copies of Civil War Pension papers (did the govt give pensions to widows?) for Private Franklin Simmons who volunteered for the Iowa 34th Infantry and died probably due to the cypress swamp disease in Louisana. I don't have his death date although I suspect it was 1864. He was a father of four children at the time of his death. The family lived in Frankville, Winneshiek Co., IA Thank you for any help you may be able to provide me. Diana

Charles Marshall from Adams Co, Iowa

SWilliams4242 — 12 Jul 2006 7:23:46 GMT

I have been looking into a Charles Marshall family from Adams co., Iowa c. 1852 to early 1860's. The family consisted of wife Nancy Jane(Colvin) Marshall. Known children are Mahala, Mary P and Joseph W. Charles was an imigrant from France, but I think he might have served in the civil war from Adams Co., Iowa. The whole family disappears by 1870. How do I go about figuring out what units were formed from Adams co., Iowa? and how to find out if he was on a muster list?

Thanks

11 David Millers from Iowa in Civil War - how to find unit?

lweber68 — 28 Jun 2006 11:44:17 GMT

I received information from the Arhcives - State Historical Soc of Iowa, Des Moines indicating that there would need to be more information - such as the unit he served in for them to help me.

How to find out which one is mine?

Appreciate any help.

Hornet's Nest, Battle of Shiloh, TN

suetrout1865 — 9 Jun 2002 1:15:02 GMT

I'm looking for anyone with stories about their ancestors at the Hornet's Nest at the battle of Shiloh, Pittsburg Landing, TN on April 6, 1862. I also have accounts and general information to share with anyone interested in the Iowa regiments in that same battle. Thanks! Sue

Aaron Chambers (Civil War Vet)

Hazel Beesley — 28 Jan 2006 9:30:20 GMT

I am looking for some information about Aaron Chambers, who served in the Iowa Civil War. He enlisted into the Civil War in 1861, as a corporal 3rd class.
He is my 2nd great-grandfather. I am looking for more information about him. He was 35 yrs old, when he enlisted.
Would appreciate any information that you have.
Hazel Beesley
e-mail- fbeesley@bellsouth.net
Thanks-Hazel

Help Can't Find Veteran's Regiment

hwtenn — 12 Oct 2005 11:52:35 GMT

My g-grandfather was Samuel Stanfield, and is photographed wearing a GAR membership medal. The family lived in Iowa throughout the war, and his two brothers were in Iowa Regiments. But, the only Samuel Stanfield I can find was in Co. G 15th Iowa, and is supposed to have died in 1864. My Samuel Stanfield was born in Indiana in 1846 and died in Texas in 1912. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I might find his regiment? Thanks.

Elwood COATE, 2nd Iowa Cav, Co. I

TomProst — 22 Oct 2005 6:44:38 GMT

If anyone have any information on Elwood COATE, Company I of the 2nd Iowa Cavarly, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thank you.
Tom Prost
prost@pjsnet.com

Seeking Burial Location Info.

Mike — 28 Dec 2005 4:20:46 GMT

Seeking burial location info for William H. McCormack, 2nd Iowa Cav., Co. B. Died (killed in action) 12/17/1864 at Little Harpeth, TN. Any other info also appreciated.

DOTY Jeptha Co F 2nd Cav Iowa Vols

Richard_Moody — 17 Oct 2004 3:36:45 GMT

Jeptha Dota (b. 1829 Wayne Co, Indiana; d. 11 Nov 1897, Wadena, Minnesota) volunteered for the Union Army on January 1, 1864 at Liberty, Iowa. He was mustered into the Union Army at Fort Dodge. He was enlisted in Company F, Second Calvary Regiment of the Iowa Volunteers. Doty was a private, who primarily was in charge of pack mules, but also served as orderly for Lt. Beasch and cook for Lt. Humphrey. Honorably discharged Sept. 19, 1865 at Selma, Alabama.

I am the g-g grandson of Jeptha Doty, and have copies of letters he sent home to his wife, his military records, and a 1864 tin type photograph he mailed home with one letter (jpg attached with posting). Will provide copies for descendants. Email: dmolywa@aol.com

18th Iowa Infantry

sharolyn — 8 Jan 2006 1:29:08 GMT

Can someone tell me if there is an 18th Iowa Infantry re-enactor's group?
Thanks

George J. Reynolds-Iowa-Gold Meadal of Honor-1864

dsegelquist — 13 Dec 2005 4:06:32 GMT

If you would like the rest of the story let me know. This info is on how he won the Medal.

GENERAL ORDERS,
HDQRS. 17TH ARMY CORPS,
DEPARTMENT OF THE TENNESSEE, Numbers 8.
Before Atlanta, Ga., July 26, 1864.

During the bloody battle of the 22nd instant, in which this corps was engaged, Private George J. Reynolds, D Company, Fifteenth Iowa Infantry Volunteers, was, while in the performance of his duty on the skirmish line, severely wounded in the arm. In attempting to evade capture he came to the spot where the late beloved and gallant commander of this army, Major-General McPherson, was lying mortally wounded.

MITCHELL CO. CIVIL WAR CASUALTIES

kjp2u — 18 Jan 2006 8:16:53 GMT

Mitchell County Civil War Casualties

Allen, Jeremiah B.
Andrews, Alonzo P.
Arnold, William
Blake, Jasper
Brush, Frank A. Lt.
Buell, Willard M.
Bushnell, Edward
Childs, Robert M.
Davidson, Isaac E.
Davidson, Ole
Day, Chas W.
Dunlap, Cornelius, Lt. Col.
Ellis, William
Emerson, Martin E.
George, Chas E.
Hall, Eli
Hall, John
Hardy, Lewis S.
Henry, George
Henry, John
Houghton, Howard W.
Huntington, Edwin
Huntington, James B.
Johnson, William A.
Kenyon, Reuben N.
Lane, Daniel T.
Lewis, Nelson
Loomis, Milan A.
Loring, John M.
Merrill, Edward F.
Moore, Isaac B.
Orr, John
Peck, Chauncey J.
Rood, Milton
Rynders, James H.
Schumacker, Michael
Sherman, John
Slack, Arthur
Spicer, Edwin
Talcott, Walter B.
Wyborney, Charles

[History of Mitchell County 1973]

Civil War Veteran Thomas Crabb photos on line

Not_A_Relative — 13 Jun 2005 6:45:10 GMT

Photos of Thomas Crabb and family
are on line in the Civil War section at familyoldphotos.com

To view the photos

http://www.familyoldphotos.com/5c/2t/thomas_crabb_family.htm
http://www.familyoldphotos.com/5c/2c/crabb_family_on_the_fra...
http://www.familyoldphotos.com/4c/2c/crabb_family_on_the_fra...

Civil War Veteran Benjamin Franklin Ware photo on line

Not_A_Relative — 13 Jun 2005 6:43:06 GMT

Photo of Benjamin Franklin Ware
on line in the Civil War section at familyoldphotos.com

To view the photo

http://www.familyoldphotos.com/4c/2b/benjamin_franklin_ware....

Herman Wenke/Thomas Woodsen

Laura Rickelman — 30 May 2005 12:44:50 GMT

Looking for info aobut Herman Wenke from Lee County, Iowa. He was forced into the Confederate Army at beginning of the war then escaped to make his way back north and enlisted as Thomas Woodsen with a Wisconsin infantry unit. I have some information but would like to find more such as what unit did he serve with in the Confederate Army, more details of his escape, any photos of him in uniform, ect. My son is a re-enactor and is giving a presentation on Herman this fall at a round table group. Thank you for the help!

DAVID MARSHAL AND WILLIAM WASHINGTON ROBINSON

ingylou — 25 May 2005 6:18:50 GMT

I HAVE INFORMATION ON THE TWO ROBINSON'S LISTED ABOVE WHO BOTH SERVED IN THE CIVIL WAR FROM IOWA. THERE WAS A THIRD BROTHER WHO DIED AT THE BATTLE OF ATLANTA. DAVID MARSHAL AND WILLIAM WASHINGTON ROBINSON, WERE BROTHERS OF MY GREAT-GRANDFATHER JAMES ROBINSON. DAVID MARSHALL AND WILLIAM WASHINGTON MOVED TO NORTON COUNTY KANSAS IN 1871 AND I HAVE A COPY OF THE BOOK ON NORTON COUNTY, KANSAS IN WHICH THERE WAR RECORDS WERE WRITTEN UP. I ALSO HAVE A PICTURE OF DAVID MARSHAL TAKEN WITH MY GRANDMOTHER, AMONG OTHERS IN IOWA. DAVID MARSHAL WAS WITH HIS DAUGHTER FOR A VISIT. I WOULD NOT BE SUPRISED IF HE WAS IN IOWA TO ATTEND THE REUNION OF 1909.

THANKS FOR LETTING ME SHARE

William Grant Co. C, 1st Reg. Iowa Vols

utschigmary — 20 May 2005 11:59:11 GMT

Am looking for anyone related to, or knows anything about, William Grant, born about 1812, Scotland, who was in the military since 1838. He enrolled in the 1st Regiment, company C of the Iowa infantry 22 Apr 1861, age about 49. He later was captain of the 11th Regiment, Company C, Iowa Infantry. Later, in 1863, February, he appears on the muster rolls as Captain, Company C, 4th Regiment US colored Heavy artillary, dated at Pine Bluff, Ark. He seemed to have trained colored troops the rest of his military career. In March of 1864 he was training the 3rd (later changed to the 4th) Tennesse Heavy artillary troops. He was killed 31 Aug 1864 on the steamer Burlington and thrown overboard, never to be found.
Would anyone know where I would look to find information about his death? My Aunt sent for all his military records, but nothing in them tells of his death and/or the circumstances of his death. I was hoping on finding someone related to him who might know more details, not just "handed down" stories.
I'm hoping some on this Civil War board might know something.
Mary Read

civil war pictures

shirleyselhost — 13 May 2005 7:05:08 GMT

I would like to get a picture of my great grand father when he was in the military for I don't have anything to show he was in the civil war not even a lettler or anything His name was Julius c robison was enlisted in iowa cav. then married priscilla

8th Iowa Infantry

suetrout1865 — 9 Jun 2002 1:15:02 GMT

I've volunteered as a contact for anyone seeking or offering information on the 8th Iowa Infantry and would like to hear from anyone who might have something to share or has a question about their service. This information might include specifics on soldiers, letters, journals, diaries, service, etc. Much of my information centers on Company D, which originated in Benton County. Also, should anyone have information on the 8th Iowa's Colonel, James L. Geddes, I would really like to hear from you as I'm working on a biography of him. Thank you! Sue

Can't Find A Name

Briana Wombacher — 15 Feb 2005 10:17:02 GMT

My great great grandfather, Joseph C. Wombacher, has "CO F 22 IA INFT" marked on his tombstone. I managed to track that line to this website, but now I can not find his name anywhere within the history or rosters of that Infantry. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm trying to track down any photographs, military photographs, etc, and so I'm trying all avenues.

Thanks! :-)

Briana Wombacher - California

What happened with pay owed when someone died during the war?

dorosdogs — 22 Mar 2005 5:09:57 GMT

My question is I have a relative Clark H Stewart who enlisted on 28 Jan 1865 & died of typhoid fever 11 Apr 1865. I just received his service jacket from NARA today.

In summary it states:
Amount paid at enlistment $33.00.
Amount due at death: $67.00.
Where credited Cedar Township, Johnson County, Iowa, 4th District Iowa.

Does anyone know what the "Where credited means" & how this was done?

Dorothea

James F. Rowe

Joyce Cook — 10 Mar 2005 3:00:22 GMT

James f. Rowe was born in Davenport, Iowa in 1844 and I think that he either went to the Civil War 21 Aug 1862 or was sent to Young's Point, La. on that date. He was a hospital orderly or steward there. He died on 12 Feb 1863 while there from either typhoid or Pneumonia. He was in the 3rd Regiment Iowa, but I do not know if calvary or Infantry. Would like to know more details on him and specifically where he was buried.

Why soldiers enlisted in other counties!

Norma Jennings — 8 Mar 2005 1:42:17 GMT

In response to questions about a relative enlisting in a different county than where they lived.

Recruitment posters were often put up in other counties and towns when an active recruitment campaign was going on in the larger towns. You will find MANY of the southeastern and eastern Iowa soldiers enlisting at Keokuk or Davenport on the same day or within two days of one another. They didn't just go to the local draft board in those days.

I have seen these posters on e-bay a few times. In some of the diaries of Civil War soldiers or in newspaper articles you will see mention of a town meeting where a group of townspeople would get together and discuss the war and a group of them would decide to enlist. As a group they would then catch a train to Keokuk to enlist or yes, WALK to the nearest recruitment center. They didn't have automobiles to drive to the recruitment center. There wasn't a recruitment center in every county.

Norma Jennings
http://iagenweb.org/civilwar

Florence SC Stockade Death List

angelfthr2 — 18 Feb 2005 7:55:39 GMT

I am trying to find out if one of my ancestors died at the Florence Stockade. If anyone has a copy of the book offered by the Florence Stockade Museum- I would appreciate a lookup.

His name is Robert K. Johnson--he was a SGT. in The 8th Cavalry IA.

Thanks in advance if you can help......

Joseph Oaks Connor, 1rst Iowa Cavalry

pwalkermn1 — 19 Nov 2004 10:31:03 GMT

Can anyone look up this name and see if he is indeed on the roster? He was from Ohio.

Mary A Crawford laundress 35th Iowa Infantry-Civil War-Union allegiance

nspall — 7 Feb 2005 2:00:27 GMT

I am trying to find out more info on a record from Ancestry.com Civil War Service Records.
My gr-gr Grandmother Mary A (Finton/Fenton)Crawford lost her husband in 1865 in Iowa. I can't seem to find her anywhere. I do not know if she remarried. A family record says she died in 1872, but not where. I do not know where she is buried.
I found a Mary A Crawford in the Civil War Service Records that says she served as a laundress for the Union Army. 35th Infantry.
Anyone know how I can find out more about this

greybeards

bill walker — 6 Feb 2005 1:29:36 GMT

Hello:
I am looking for info or a website that would provide info on a Greybeard enlistee by the the name of George Mitchell Walker. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Enlistment or discharge info that might show his birthplace. Thanks in advance.
Bill Walker

12th Iowa

joel ketonen — 16 Jun 2004 5:24:37 GMT

Have a copy of "Campaign and Battles of the Twelfth Regiment. Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry" by Bvt. Maj. David. W. Reed. A 1903 private printing of the Regimental history for the then still surviving members, the book has a roster by company listing when and where enlisted, if enlisted, drafted or a sub and how they left the regiment - discharged, killed, deserted.

If any wish for a transcripton on an individual, will do so just by asking. If you know his company, it will help as there is not a cross index of name to unit. Pls - personal family requests, no pros from Dovers.

JPK

Honor Roll listed in Omaha newspaper 1924 Memorial Day

Vikki Czaplewski Henry — 16 Jan 2005 11:04:28 GMT

The Honor Roll

Civil War veterans who died during the past year:

John B Ash, Co. E, Fifth Kansas Cavalry; died June 9, 1923.

F.B. Whitaker, Co. B, One Hundred Twenty-sixth Illinois Infantry; died June 10, 1923.

Thomas J. McQuillan, Co. G, Ninety-ninth Pennsylvania Infantry; died June 17, 1923.

F.H. Pugh, Co. M, Signal Corps, died August 17, 1923.

Jessie L. Miller, Co. K, First Wisconsin Infantry; died in September, 1923.

Charles Henn, Co. I, One Hundred eighty-eight Pennsylvania Infantry; died September 16, 1923.

Evans Wilson, Co. A, Eight Iowa Cavalry; died in September, 1923.

Calvin L. Bonine, Co. D, United States Volunteer Infantry, died November 11, 1923.

John J. Bruner, Co. G, One Hundred Tenth Pennsylvania Infantry; died November 7, 1923.

William W. Ford, Co. G, First Kansas Infantry; died November 12, 1923.

C.C. Cope, Co. M, first lieutenant, First Artillery; died November 17, 1923.

Charles L. Thomas, Co. F, Twelfth Indiana Infantry; died February 7, 1924.

John F. Bergen, Co. F, One Hundred Ninth New York Infantry; died March 10, 1924.

H.A. Botsfield, Co. H, Eighty-fourth Ohio Infantry; died April 27, 1924.

Charles F. Weller, Co. G, Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry; died May 6, 1924.

R.H. Randall, Co. F, One Hundred Forth-eight Illinois Infantry; died May 10, 1924.

The World-Herald: Omaha
Saturday
May 31, 1924
Page 4

Ancestor burial, 9th IA Inf

myjulie60 — 2 Jan 2005 1:01:41 GMT

I'm trying to locate where my ancestor might be buried. He died 21 Feb 1865 during a march from Raleigh, NC to Goldsboro, NC per one the soldiers that he served with. I have a War Department document that said he died near Columbia, SC. My ancestor is Franklin Brooks and he was a private.

Civil War Soldier buried in Keokuk

92509 — 2 Jan 2005 6:08:22 GMT

I've been reasearching the surname of Tow(e). There are many soldiers with the name from St Louis Mo area, and several wks ago found, Anderson Tow(e) who I think was a great uncle of my husband, died in 1863 and was buried in Keokuk. This soldier was in the 30th Regiment Infantry Volunteers Company A Missouri, and I can't figure out why he would have been buried in Iowa, unless there was a hospital in the area where he would have been treated. A researcher in Jefferson County Mo., sent me a msg that he died of disease. I see in your info that you were able to get photos of the civil war soldiers, and how do you go about doing that. I've found some info at: www.sos.mo.gov/archives/soldiers. Thanks for any info.
Wanda

Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Civil War Soldiers

suetrout1865 — 9 Jun 2002 1:15:02 GMT

A few years ago I documented the Civil War soldiers buried in Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa. To date, I've located and recorded over 200 soldiers. If you had an ancestor buried in that cemetery and would like to check on information I might have recorded, please contact me. Not all these soldiers were in Iowa regiments but cover nearly all the Union states at the time. For a number of these soldiers I've acquired pension and/or military service records from the National Archives and would be happy to share copies of those with interested persons. I also have copies of obituaries for most of these soldiers, some of which include details of military service or a photograph. If you happen to have a Civil War ancestor buried at Linwood, I would enjoy hearing from you, and with your permission, include your name in the descendant record. Sue

IA soldiers in CA Veteran's Home 1886

storknurse — 4 Dec 2006 12:09:47 GMT

Source: Report of the President and Other Officers of the Veteran's Home Association of California; for the years 1884, 1885, and 1886; Sacramento: P. L. Shoaff, Supt. State Printing; 1887

This home was in Yountville, Napa Co. CA

John WHITING; 54; Residence when entered service: Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Date of enlistment: Aug 1 1862; 20th Iowa Volunteers; Date of discharge: July 8 1866.

Otto ROTHLENDER; 60; Residence when entered service: Dubuque, Iowa; Date of enlistment: July 30 1861; 1st Iowa Cavalry and 1st Missouri Cavalry; Date of discharge: Spet 11865.

John H. HUME; 63; Residence when entered service: Fort Atherson, Iowa; Date of enlistment: not given; 1st Iowa Cavalry; Date of discharge: Aug 1847.

Philip BOERSCH; 64; Residence when entered service: Dubuque, Iowa; Date of enlistment: Jan 24 1846; 1st United States Infantry; Date of discharge: June 24 1851.

S. B. MCCALL; 59; Residence when entered service: Iowa; Date of enlistment: Sept 1847 and June 8 1861; 5th regiment Indiana Volunteers and 3rd Iowa Volunteers; Date of discharge: Aug 1848 and June 18 1864.

(This publication and many others for Civil War era records in CA are available from the Pomona Valley Genealogical Society at http://home.earthlink.net/~hazefam/PVGS.html )

I am not related and have no further information on these men.

Info on 3rd Iowa infantry

Jack Sawyer — 13 Apr 2002 11:26:21 GMT

My G Grandfather James L. Sawyer and brother Iram A. served with Company F. 3rd Iowa infantry. James till the end of the war. Iram was transferred to first sgt. of the 60th U.S. Colored infantry. Info on the 3rd is scarce. Any info would be much appreciated. Trying to write history of these brothers. Would like to hear from other descendants of men in this unit. I have copies of depositions of a few of them from Company F. obtained from James' pension files. Glad to share. Photos of Co. F or of the brothers is my Holy Graile. Thank you

21 Regiment, Iowa Infantry

David Faith — 5 Sep 2004 1:50:30 GMT

Hello from England.

Looking for infomation on James Garth private in the 21st, enlistment or records, photo's if pos and did the 21st have Regimental colours.
Any information on the 21st and James Garth would begrateful.

david.

Thomas Bowman, 4th Iowa Cavalry

Edith Ochs — 16 Oct 2004 8:08:30 GMT

I have an album that contains a photo of Thomas Bowman who served with the 4th Iowa Volunteer Cavalry. He mustered out as a Lieutenant. Contact me if you would like a digital copy of his photo. It's a portrait view so only his head and part of his collar are visible.

4th Iowa Cavalry, Co. B, Uniforms

Edith Ochs — 16 Oct 2004 8:03:33 GMT

Have a picture of two men in dress cavalry uniforms from Iowa. One of them is in a slot for Henry Wellman, but we believe it is actually his father Lorenzo D. Wellman who served during the Civil War in Co. B, 4th Iowa Volunteer Cavalry. Henry (b. 1861) is my great-grandfather and we don't believe he ever served in the military. Father and son were from Oran, Fayette Co., Iowa. I'm trying to locate a description of the uniforms for the 4th Cavalry, or Fayette Co. Does anyone know where I might find one?

8th Iowa Cavalry photos needed

M. Pate — 22 Sep 2004 2:32:14 GMT

I am an artist in Newnan, GA and have been commissioned to paint the 8th Iowa cavalry charging Ross's Texas Brigade in the local Battle of Brown's Mill. Does anyone have any photos that might be helpful? Thanks.

19th IA Inf Co K for STRATTON

Donna — 24 Dec 2003 6:45:45 GMT

George L STRATTON said on MO 1890 Vets census he was in from 1861-1863 and his injury was "ruptured, kicked by mule in army". Henry Co IA says he was "rejected" by Mustering Officer in 1862. How can I find out more info from Henry County on this person? Thanks for your help.

BROCKWAY 11 GEN. HORTON..13 GEN LETTS..11GEN. .OGILVIE and CUMMINS

jhb226_2 — 30 Aug 2006 4:04:29 GMT

Our website is www.brockwayfamily.com In this past June we recirved 12281 hits. Ipast website has recieved 4awards. Have made website for my children and grandchildren so the
will know their family roots. Website deals with eary America
and early Iowa starting in 1836.
Has lot of pioneering Iowa. 7 Th and 8th gen. of Brockway and
Horton has lots of familt Civil War information. Also pictures of Family Battleflags frist time seen unurled in 107 years.
Color picture and story breaking praire sod withe 6 oxen. Poctures and story family having tractors in 1911 and 1917
Early Univ.of Iowa football and basketball,and lots more.
would be willing to share our website with others if interestd.
If you canadd our website, let me know where you hav added it. John H. Brockway West Des Moines Iowa
www.brockwayfamily.com

Steamship service in Civil War - Ad Hine, U.S. Transport

aquamar1 — 10 Jul 2004 10:26:05 GMT

I'm looking for information on how Steamers that ran on the Mississippi were used in the Civil War. My great grandfather (William) Henry COLE, was listed on the 1890 Vet Census as having served on the Ad. Hine- U.S. Transport from 1862-1864. In 1860, he was living in Keokuk, Lee, IA, working as a boatman. His brother-in-law, Clemens ZINGSHEIM enlisted with 5th IA Infantry Co C.

I haven't been able to find a record for him and his widow supposedly unsuccessfully applied for a pension. From what I can gather from a few things found through Google, that the ship seemed to be functioning as a private steamer, but also gave discounted passage to soldiers, and may have also transported wounded to the hospital in Keokuk. Perhaps my gr-grandfather never officially enlisted. The ship was officially sold to the Navy in June 1864 (after he had finished his service).

If anyone has any information on the role of these ships or suggestions for records to search, please let me know. (I tried the Rendezvous Report index, with no luck. Is it possible to look these up by ship name?)

Thanks!

Civil war veteran photos

jweaver9 — 7 Jul 2004 2:44:30 GMT

I have found 3 pictures from the 1860s that are labeled:
James Roberts
A. J. Cavett (I suspect Andrew J.)
John N. Pritchard

These 3 men were in the same unit: Company K, 7 Iowa Cavalry as my g-g-grandfather Amos Roop. They must have stayed in touch and exchanged photos. If any of these men are your ancestors and you would like to see a copy of the photos, please contact me.

-James
jweaver9@sc.rr.com

7th Iowa Cavalry Regiment/Thomas J. Parrott

Robin Stevens — 3 Nov 2001 1:47:49 GMT

I am looking for information about my GGGrandfather Thomas J. Parrott. I recieved this information from a man doing research on the Parrott family lines but my line isnt part of his. This was all he had to give me...

I have done extensive research on my Parrott family in Iowa, and have also written a detailed history of it. However, I am no relation to your Marcus C. Parrott. I can give you the following information, however, and hope it might be of some help...

Marcus C. Parrott was born in July of 1884 in Iowa as the son of Thomas J. and Ida S. Parrott.

Thomas J. Parrott was born in December of 1836 in Illinois. On 12 March 1864, as a resident of Mahaska County, Iowa, he enlisted in Company "I" of the 7th Iowa Cavalry Regiment, and was later transferred to Company "L" in the same
regiment. He was apparently married around 1880 in Iowa to Ida S. (maiden name unknown). She was born in February of 1850 in New York, and died in Iowa (probably in Woodbury County) in 1921. Both Thomas J. and Ida S. Parrott are
buried in Holman cemetery at Sergeant Bluff, Iowa.

In 1900, the Thomas J. Parrott family was residing at 415 Nebraska Street in Sioux City, Iowa. The family consisted of Thomas J. Parrott, his wife, and three children born in Iowa: a daughter Belle, born in February of 1882; the son "Mark C.", born in July of 1884; and a son Russell, born in January of 1887.

Thats the only information he had. According to family "stories" Ida may have been Indian. Im new to geneological searching and thank anyone in advance for any assistance you can give me.

Iowa Cavalry- Civil War

John Coleman — 18 Feb 2001 9:33:12 GMT

Does anyone have any information on a John W. Coleman that served during the Civil war? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
THANKS, JOHN

Co. C- IA Inf. Vol.

Gerald D. Wickham — 6 Jul 2004 11:46:32 GMT

My gr uncle is reported to have been taken prisoner when a wagon train was captured and later paroled. Need verification, he was Pvt. William Wickham. Co. C Ia. Inf. Vol. Gerald

Iowa Blockers in the Civil War

MBlocker5857 — 1 Jul 2004 9:04:17 GMT

Need help dating a tin picture ?Civil War soldier Co.K, 24th Inf.

MarionMurphy99 — 25 Nov 2005 6:07:19 GMT

I just received a scanned photo of a tin picture a relative found. She wiped off the dust, and cleaned off the frame. I can make out some features. I think it is my ggg grandfather William Crone b. 1831 who fought in Iowa's Company K. 24th Infantry. Is anyone willing to allow me to send a scanned email to help us date this photo? Also, where can we search for pictures of Civil War soldiers from Iowa? Thanks,Marian

"WILLIAM A. COFFIN" 2nd IA Inf Co K

Mary — 1 Jun 2004 1:52:23 GMT

Looking for records of "WILLIAM A. COFFIN " born New York entered Civil War as Union Defender at age 30; which means he entered about 1860 as he was born in 1830. He lived in Iowa Wapello County Ottumwa.

Civil War Records have Loss May 27, 1864 Mustered July 27, 1864 at PULASKI TENN. Does this mean he died in the war?
He was a Private; 2nd IOWA INF Co K.

Thanks!
Mary

Great grandfather in Civil War

jjtcdl — 11 Sep 2004 9:31:28 GMT

I am looking for any information about my great grandfather Frederick Miller who served in the Iowa First Cav, Company B. I would like to hear from others who have ancestors who may have served with Fred 1861-1864. Stories, pictures, anything of interest.

Indianola cdv of soldier killed at Gettysburg

Charles Joyce — 13 Apr 2004 8:45:41 GMT

I recently acquired a cdv of a bust view of a Union 1st Lt., with an Indianola, Iowa backmark (J.A. Leach, Photographer) and a period pen inscription, "died at Cemetery Hill Gettesburg [sic] Pa. 1863." Does anyone have any idea who this might be, or what regiment he might be from? I will send a scan of the cdv to anyone who is curious and wants to help with the id. Thanks.

adding family members to roster

R Rhoads — 23 Mar 2004 1:50:18 GMT

Hi;
I was wondering how I might add a family member to a roster
Thanks
Robert

Joseph Volin, Iowa Civil War Veteran

sydrob — 31 Jan 2005 2:27:04 GMT

I am searching for information on the nature of the service of this Civil War Veteran. I recently found his wife in the 1890 Veterans Census for Yankton County, South Dakota listed as the widow of a civil war veteran. Joseph Volin (name is rendered as Volen, Vollin and occasionally Nolen, Nolin) was a cousin of Ellen Volin (my ancestor). They came from Jefferson Township, Dubuque County, Iowa, married in about 1864-5, had one son Joseph in 1866 that I know about and it appears that Joseph the father served in the Civil War, probably from Iowa. Sometime between 1860 and 1870 he dies and Ellen moves to South Dakota and later remarries. Incidentally, Ellen's brother Charles (listed in rosters as Nolen or Volen) served in the 5th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. Anybody have any information. I can't find him on the Soldiers and Sailors Site or the Iowa Rosters. Thanks for any help.

Co. C. 24th Regiment, IA, Inf. Vol.

wickham69 — 11 Jul 2006 4:30:58 GMT

William Wickham of Co. C. is suposedly one of those captured when the rebels captured a supply wagon train. Is this a fact, and when did it happen and when was he paroled ? Thank You. Gerald

sioux city calvary photo's

dwmeadfish1 — 15 Mar 2004 12:29:48 GMT

my family were in the calvary and i have data on that thanks to this web. however i am looking for photo's of the men and troops. his name was frank mead. his brother harison mead was also in the civil war. from clay co.iowa

Hubert A. O'Bladen, 1st Iowa Cavalry

TomProst — 20 Sep 2003 2:44:57 GMT

Hubert A. O'Bladen, Company L and K, 1st Iowa Cavalry (listed in the Iowa Rosters as Hubert A. O. Bladen). Looking for any information about my ancestor before he served in the Civil War, during, and especially after he was mustered out on 9 Sep 1864 at Davenport, Iowa. At age 28, as a resident of Anamosa, Iowa, Fairview Township, Jones County; nativity Germany; he enlisted 13 Jun 1861; was mustered 17 Aug 1861; promoted Fifth Sergeant 1 Sep 1861, and to Fourth Sergeant 4 Mar 1862. Among other places, served at Camp Warren, Burlington, Iowa on 30 Sep 1861; Camp Carrolton, Arkansas on 14 Jan 1863; and a camp near Tolla, Missouri on April 1863.
His brother 1LT Franz H. J. O'Bladen also served in the Civil War from WI with the 34th Wisconsin Militia Infantry and settled in Wisconsin after he was mustered out.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Tom Prost

James & Eli Mead

Laurie — 30 May 2003 7:36:11 GMT

I have a very old family story and in it it says a James & Eli Mead fought in the Civil War. I think they were from Iowa but not sure, family moved a lot. I'm looking for any info on these two men. Thanks.

History of the 2nd Iowa Calvary

Jean Peters — 29 Jan 2004 2:09:48 GMT

I would also be interested in this book. My great great great grandfather, James Hall, was in the 2nd Iowa Calvary, Company D. He was a farrier. He enlisted in Greenbush, Warren Co., IA, on 2 Aug 1861 and served until 1864. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Jean Hall Peters.

History of the 2nd Iowa Calvary

sheilas14 — 24 Oct 2002 5:25:29 GMT

Looking for book "History of the 2nd Iowa Calvary" by Sgt. Lyman Pearce. Ancestor pension papers have statement about being taken prisoner at a battle in Tennessee and a later escape. Document refers to fact that story is documented in this book.

Looking for info, Co.M, 9th Iowa Cavalry

Tom Burns — 22 Jan 2004 8:51:25 GMT

Looking for any info on Company M of the 9th Iowa Cavalry. My great grandfather was a private in this unit. If anyone would also have any memorabilia from that unit, buttons, pictures, Company flag information or pictures, I would be interested in discussing that also. I have limited information, but more than I have been able to find on the internet. His name was Hugh A. Burns. Thank you.

Pvt Lot Mills, 44th reg inf, Union Army

Duane Adkins — 20 Jan 2004 5:04:55 GMT

My great, great Grandfather, Lot Mills served in the Union Army during the Civil War. He was attached to the 44th Regiment, Iowa Infantry. He had a farm near Green Mountain in Marshall County. He is buried in the Iowa River Church cemetary near Marshalltown. I also have complete unit rosters from his unit and other Mills who served in various Iowa units.

Duane Adkins. MSgt, USAF Ret.
Denver, Colorado

civil war doc Stansbury of Iowa

will — 20 Jan 2004 2:19:01 GMT

I'm searching for an Iowa man who was supposedly a doctor in the civil war from, or who lived in, Iowa, last name of Stansbury. He fathered Susan Hester Stansbury b. 4 feb 1872 in Iowa and his widow later remarried a man named Cottrell and they had another daughter, elizabeth. Please E-Mail druidozone@yahoo.com thanks

Willaim H Hupp Co K 35 IA. Infantry

Lorraine Betts Gilmer — 8 Jan 2004 4:39:12 GMT

Civil War Co K 35 IA Infantry
COON RAPIDS ENTERPRISE
Feb. 1909
Wm. H. Hupp, one of the early settlers of Carroll County (Iowa) died at his homeMonday, February 8, 1909, and was buried in the Oak Hill cemeteryWednesday, the funeral to be preached at a later date; the weather and roads preventing funeral excercises on the day of burial. Mr. V B Sigler gives us the following particulars: Wm. H. Hupp was a private in Co. K,Iowa Infantry, and made a good record. He was well respected by comrades and neighbors and leaves a wife and six children to mourn. The childrenare: Wm. H. Jr., George, Dora, Frank, and Daniel, and Mrs. Buchannon Conner. All the boys were at his bedside during his last hours, his daughter being absent in California.

This is an obiit of my 3rd great grandfather, is there any info out there about the Co K 35 IA Infantry.

Thanks Lorraine

John Shipleigh Fernald Winkley & Iowa 4th Cavalry, Civil War

Vicki Stoddard — 18 Sep 2003 11:22:47 GMT

Anyone out there have information regarding John Shipleigh Fernald Winkley who served in the Iowa 4th Cavalry from 1861-1865?

Union Army Doctors - PRATHER, Basil Robertson, 34th Inf

Maureen — 25 Aug 2003 8:38:56 GMT

Looking for family member who supposedly served as a Military Doctor. PRATHER, Basil Robertson, MD, Union Army Surgeon, Co. C, 34th Iowa Inf. Basil was born in Frederick Co., MD; later moved to Clark Co., IN. Muster of the Army under William H. Harrison, Sept 6 to Nov 24, 1811 lists "Sargeant Basil Prather," brother of Lloyd Prather. Nov 7, 1811, Sargeant, Battle of Tippicanoe, under Gen. Harrison. Survived the war. Died 1890.

DICKEY, Charles H.

bigmamoo12000 — 9 Jul 2003 4:44:51 GMT

Am seeking info on the above subject. Was born l844, died l925. Was member of Co. D. 9. IA. INF. Civil War.
Thanks,

Turner Bailey Info needed

Randy O'Brien — 7 May 2003 3:00:36 GMT

I have a book that was carried by T.S. (Turner) Bailey in the Civil War. The book is entitled "The Mind and Words of Jesus" and has a published date of 1863. The inscription indicates that he was in company A of the 3rd Iowa infantry. I would love to return this book to any family that may appreciate it. Any help?

HE Krumwiede killed at Arkansas Post, IA volunteer

CindiMeyer — 20 Mar 2003 1:54:14 GMT

I am looking for more information on a H E Krumwiede who was one of the 120 men lost at Arkansas Post. He enlisted in Clinton Co, IA, but may have been from Jackson Co. He was a volunteer with the 26th infantry under Capt Edward Svendsen. Who can tell me how to order information on his death?

Iowa 13 Inf.

annwells46 — 5 Aug 2002 4:48:21 GMT

Searching for info. on CAFFEE, Ezra D. Private in 13 Iowa Infantry. Union. What was the history of the 13th?
Thank you for any help.
ann wells

Nelson Burgan

lcleveland3946 — 15 Nov 2002 1:44:44 GMT

Nelson Burgan married to Permelia and living in N.C.
Buncombe co. in 1830. Living in N.C. Cherokee co. 1840.
Georgia Gilmer Co. in 1850 with children Matilda, Cynthia,
Kinsey S., Leander, Rebecca, Mary, and Eliza.
I would appreciate any information anyone might have
on this family.

looking for civil war soldier

InesMannhardt — 25 Dec 2005 3:00:32 GMT

Looking for Henry GA Casper(s). All I know is that the served int he Mexican War, then in the civil war. Family history has it, that he did not survive it.
Any help would be appreciated.

Civil War Picture

dwkoepp — 5 Jul 2004 10:59:32 GMT

Does anyone know of a photo of Co. E, IA 36 Inf. . I had three Wallace members of my family who were in this Civil War Unit.

Thanks Don

The COW WAR--Is $100,000 "just a lark"?

Walter Farwell — 25 May 2002 8:32:34 GMT

THE SIDNEY ARGUS - HERALD. Nov. 12, 1931. "THIS COW WAR OF OURS."--While Iowa will "get the boys out of the barnyards by Christmas" there are signs that the Iowa cow-testing war may be renewed next spring and prolonged indefinitely. From Cedar county, where it all started, the rebellion has spread to other counties until now testing under martial law has gone into its sixth week. With the appearance of guardsmen hostilities cease, but they brake out immediately in new territory.

If the completion of the work in the yet untested counties were all that promised trouble, the end of the war might be in sight. Only a small portion of the state remains untested. But the campaign for tuberculosis eradication doesn't end with one test. It has to be repeated over and over.

Heartened by the trouble which farmers in the southeastern counties have been making with their opposition, objectors have been organizing elsewhere to resist application of the second test. They threaten to submit only to military rule. This greatly increases the gravity of the situation. While the militia has been able to handle the situation without bloodshed, its continual employment for years or even months would create a serious problem. The cost of pacification would be staggering. For the brief time the war has been in progress the expense to the state is said to have reached more than $100,000.

George William KING - IA 2nd cavalry, Company A

Robyn Ashton — 1 May 2002 9:32:44 GMT

My 3rd Great grandfather, George William KING enlisted in the 2nd cavalry, company A on Aug. 1, 1861 (at the age of 20) and was mustered out on Sept. 19, 1865 in Selma, AL. He entered as a private and was promoted to saddler. I do have his service documents.

I would love to know more about his service and would appreciate any pointers or info on this particuliar company.

Thanks!
Robyn

George Burdette Postel/Co. H 1st Iowa inf.also Co.H168 (rainbow div)

CarolSerb57 — 13 Oct 2003 9:06:27 GMT

Looking for records or any thing on George. George was wounded at Chateau Thierry. Served at Loraine Trenchs-Champayne Front and Aisne Marne Front. Grade: Sergeant. He was wounded.

Any info would like.

5th Iowa Civil War Regiments

HaroldY — 20 Mar 2002 9:53:04 GMT

My brother and another Civil War enthusiast are researching the 5th Iowa Cavalry and the 5th Iowa Infantry in hopes of publishing a book. They are especially interested in photographs, diaries, letters, personal histories, or family accounts from any members of either 5th Iowa unit. If you have any items or had an ancestor that belonged to either unit, I would appreciate hearing from you. Companies E and G of the 5th Iowa Infantry were recruited primarily in the Benton County, Iowa area.

Peter Feeney Civil War record

MarilynFeeney — 19 Jul 2003 12:44:19 GMT

Unable to find any info about my great grandfather, Peter Feeney (Feeny on his tombstone with CW marker). Lived in Davenport, Iowa between 1850 and 1880.
Hope you can help me.

George Windsor Drury

Juanita March — 11 Feb 2002 9:03:28 GMT

Need info regarding this man as participant in the Civil War, presumably as cavalry officer from Iowa or KS

Sneath-25th IA and Davis-10th IA

bob_aliceb — 20 Mar 2002 12:37:47 GMT

Would like information on James J. B. Sneath from
Henry County, IA. My great great grandfather.

Would like to connect with anyone looking for a
Peter Davis, born May 18, 1835 in England. He
served as a Pvt. in Co. B, 10th Iowa Infantry. I
found his grave in Woodland Cemetary,
Salineville, OH when I ministered in that village.
He did not live long in Iowa, was not in either
1860 or 70 Census'. There is a record of his
marriage in Columbiana County, OH; Jan. 18,
1859, to Jennet Palmer. Looks like he was in
that area, moved to Warren County, IA, due to
fact that the unit he served in was from that
county. He did not serve long, and apparently
returned to the Salineville area. Just re-read an
old letter from Iowa, and it says unit was from
central and east-central Iowa. Davis enlisted
from Carlisle, IA. Will send information to any
interested party.

Civil War Journal of John C. Leach, 3rd IA Cavalry

klhansen — 11 Jan 2002 9:04:17 GMT

I have posted a transcription of the Civil War Journal of John C. Leach of Davis County on the Davis County Message board. It is in 2 parts at the following urls

Part 1
http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p...

Part 2
http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p...

8th Iowa Infantry

suetrout1865 — 9 Jun 2002 1:15:02 GMT

I'm looking for anyone with ancestral stories about the 8th Iowa Infantry, and particularly anything to do with Company D of the 8th. Colonel James L. Geddes, of Vinton, Benton Co., Iowa, was the regiment's colonel from Feb. 1862 until his resignation in June 1865. The 8th wasn't mustered out until April of 1866, however. I'm compiling a history of the 8th Iowa Infantry (I don't know what I'll do with it yet....) and would really like to hear from anyone who might have something to add to it. I'd especially like to hear from any descendants of men from the 8th Iowa. Thanks!

Northern Border Brigade

Harriette Jensen — 23 Dec 2001 5:14:56 GMT

My gg-grandfather Jesse Hoisington was in IA at the start of the civil war. He was listed in the 1860 census in Winneshiek County. But, at the age of 38 and with several children, Jesse enlisted in Company B, Northern Border Brigade (IA state militia) at Ft. Dodge, Webster Co., IA on 9/24/1862. He served under Capt. William Williams and was mustered out 8/26/1863.

Apparently he stayed in the Ft. Dodge area, because in the 1870 census he was listed in Webster Co, along with his family. Later, he moved to IL and then KS.

I'm curious to know if the Northern Brigade was actually involved in the fighting in the Civil War or if this was a home defense-type of organization. I haven't been able to find anything on it so far.

Harriette

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