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Australian born Soldiers in New Hampshire Units.

tfoenander — 4 Jul 2008 9:03:19 GMT

Anyone who has done an extended study of the New Hampshire rosters, will be aware of a large number of soldiers who claimed to have been born in Australia. Thanks to the very thorough research done by Mr. Len Traynor, of Sydney, New South Wales, about a decade or more ago, it was revealed that many of these soldiers had given their place of birth as a prank, and were no more Australian than their fellow soldiers, born in New Hampshire. Mr. Len Traynor, although a resident of Australia, has a very, very extensive knowledge of the American Civil War, and would put many of the Americans doing research on the War to shame. He has been highly commended by a large number of fellow Australian researchers of the Civil War, as well as many well known American researchers and authors of Civil War works. Mr. Traynor's revelation of the New Hampshire soldiers' prank, in claiming Australian birth, has been known for many years now, and that is why we, the original researchers of the American Civil War veterans in Australia and New Zealand, place very little reliance on these spurious claims, as shown in the New Hampshire rosters.

4th NH Message Board/site

streetstories — 20 Jun 2008 2:52:09 GMT

Is the 4th NH Message Board/website still in existence?

I can't find it.

Bryce

John Williams - Civil War Veteran

jamesmgray1 — 12 Jun 2008 6:01:07 GMT

I am trying to acquire any information available on John Williams, said to be an Australian American Civil War veteran. Any information whatsoever on his life, family, descendants and especially where he is buried. All I have is that John Williams was born in 1842 in New Zealand. Residence was Boston, Massachusetts. At 21 years of age he enlisted as a Private at Lisbon, New Hampshire into “I” Company, New Hampshire 2nd Infantry; on 12/2/1863. On 4/30/1863 he was out of “I” Company, New Hampshire 2nd Infantry and into the United States Navy; being discharged on 7/15/1865. U.S. Ships he served on were the USS State of Georgia and the USS Dictator. Any assistance will be appreciated as I want to add him to the Memorial Website www.acwv.info.

James Williams - Civil War Veteran

jamesmgray1 — 11 Jun 2008 3:18:40 GMT

I am trying to acquire any information available on James Williams an Australian born Civil War veteran; relating to his life, family, descendants and especially where he is buried. All I have is that James Williams was born in Australia and his residence was listed as Australia. At 21 years of age he enlisted as a Private on 10/6/1863 and mustered into "A" Co. New Hampshire 7th Infantry. He was listed as a prisoner of war at Olustee, Florida on 2/20/1864, but escaped, being returned on 5/10/1865. He was eventually mustered out, at Olustee, Florida, on 7/20/1865. There was no further record. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated as I want to add him to the Memorial Website www.acwv.info.

John Thompson - Civil War Veteran

jamesmgray1 — 11 Jun 2008 3:17:05 GMT

I am trying to acquire any information available on John Thompson an Australian born Civil War veteran; relating to his life, family, descendants and especially where he is buried. All I have is that John Thompson was born in Australia. His residence was not listed, but he enlisted as a 29 year old Private on 7/1/1864, mustered as a substitute into the Unassigned New Hampshire 11th Infantry and sent to the regiment on 7/6/1864. There was no further record. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated as I want to add him to the Memorial Website www.acwv.info.

Thomas Sedley - Civil War veteran

jamesmgray1 — 11 Jun 2008 3:10:54 GMT

I am trying to acquire any information available on Thomas Sedley an Australian born Civil War veteran; relating to his life, family, descendants and especially where he is buried. All I have is that Thomas Sedley was born in Australia. His residence was not listed, but he enlisted as a 23 year old Private on 12/22/1863 and was mustered into "F" Co. New Hampshire 11th Infantry. He was listed as missing in action at Petersburg, Virginia on 6/17/1864; but no further record, date or method of discharge was provided. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated as I want to add him to the Memorial Website www.acwv.info.

Thomas Mooney - Civil War Veteran

jamesmgray1 — 11 Jun 2008 2:55:14 GMT

I am trying to acquire any information available on Thomas Mooney an Australian born Civil War veteran; relating to his life, family, descendants and especially where he is buried. All I have is that Thomas Mooney was born in Australia. His residence was New York City, New York and at 28 years of age enlisted as a Private at Bath on 10/17/1863. He mustered in as a substitute, into "G" Co. New Hampshire 4th Infantry, on the same date. He was listed missing in action at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia on 5/16/1864. No further record, date or method of discharge was provided. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated as I want to add him to the Memorial Website www.acwv.info.

Henry Hannan - Civil War Veteran

jamesmgray1 — 11 Jun 2008 2:36:12 GMT

I am trying to acquire any information available on Henry Hannan an Australian born Civil War veteran. Information on his life, his family, descendants and especially where he is buried. All I have is that Henry Hannan was born in Australia. His residence was not listed, but he enlisted as a 20 year old Private on 9/1/1863 and was mustered in as a substitute, into "B" Co. New Hampshire 7th Infantry. He was given a discharged at Wilmington, North Carolina on 6/16/1865. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated, as I want to add him to the Memorial Website www.acwv.info.

6th New Hampshire Infantry

ncrebel1862 — 21 Mar 2008 3:24:01 GMT

I have just started a book on Battles in North Carolina during the Civil War and i'm looking for photos and letters from soldiers of the 6th New Hampshire Infantry.Anyone who has anything they want to share please email me at ncrebel1862@hotmail.com

Is there a website for the 4th NH Infantry? Are there any people here interested in that regiment?

streetstories — 7 Feb 2008 10:18:04 GMT

Is there a website for the 4th NH Infantry? Are there any people here interested in that regiment?

If so please email me at streetstories@juno.com

Bryce A. Suderow

Maj. Henry Howard Huse, 8th New Hampshire Infantry

RonCoddington1 — 20 Nov 2007 12:04:40 GMT

Searching for letters, journals, and other personal and public documents referencing the life and military service of Henry Howard Huse (1839-1890). Born in Vermont and raised in New Hampshire, he served as major in the Eighth New Hampshire Infantry during the Civil War. After receiving a discharge for disability in 1864, he returned to the practice of law. He later became a politician, and served as speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. Any and all information appreciated.

6th new hampshire infantry

maskmann40 — 1 Sep 2007 2:56:04 GMT

I am looking for pictures of soldiers in the 6th new hampshire infantry that were enlited and fighting april 19 1862.Anyone that can help please let me know.Thanks

John H. Stevens, New Hampshire Civil War veteran

RonCoddington1 — 18 Jul 2007 10:27:48 GMT

Searching for letters, journals, and other personal and public documents referencing the life and military service of John H. Stevens, who served as a private in Company F of the Sixteenth New Hampshire Infantry. Stevens resided in Goshen at his enlistment in September 1862, and died of disease on July 19, 1863, at Port Hudson, Louisiana. Any and all help appreciated.

Battle of Labadieville, LA, 1862. Union Killed & Wounded (mostly 8th NH Vols.)

Margaret_Buchanan — 19 Jun 2007 5:32:44 GMT

From a copy of newspaper clipping I have:

The Daily Delta, New Orleans, Volume XVII, November 1, 1862, Page 1, Column 2.

OUR KILLED AND WOUNDED

We are indebted to Major Strong, Adjutant General of this Department, for a list of the killed and wounded among the Union forces in the recent battle at Labadieville. As a matter of course our loss was much heavier in this engagement than that of the enemy, as is always the case when a larger body of troops attack a smaller force in a strong position and acting on the defensive. The heavy loss speaks volumes for the gallantry and bravery of our troops, and show with what intrepid courage they flung their resistless column upon the enemy, regardless of the storm of missiles hurled upon their center by the intrenched foe. When the history of this affair is written, it will be found to have been one of the most dashing exploits of the war. We omitted this morning to mention that the enemy’s troops in this action were all veterans of Shiloh and several other actions, and are considered the flower of the rebel Louisiana troops. But flowers fade!

KILLED.

Capt John Q A Wanen, Co E, 8th NH Vols.
Capt John Killiher, Co K, 8th NH Vols.
Corpl J H Miller, Co A, 8th NH Vols.
” John L Putney, Co D, 8th NH Vols.
” J F Cady, Co F, 8th NH Vols.
Private Peter Doherty, Co C, 8th NH Vols.
” Gilford Gilman, Co D, 8th NH Vols.
” Charles A Russell, Co E, 8th NH Vols.
” L Bean, Co F, 8th NH Vols.
” Geo W Hill, Co G, 8th NH Vols.
” Azro Morgan, Co H, 8th NH Vols.
” Frederick N Judson, Co C, 12th CT Vols.
” Elisha Ashley, Co G, 12th CT Vols.
” Chas W Bigelow, Co K, 12th CT Vols.
” James Black, Co F, 13th CT Vols.
” John Vogt, Co I, 13th CT Vols.
” Chas Henderson, Co B, 1st LA Cavalry.
” Abraham Tenvilliger, Co C, 75th NY Vols.
Tallied to the 1st Maine Battery. Total, 18.

WOUNDED.

Sergt D B Morse, Co F, 8th NH Vols.
” Horace W Lord, Co G, 8th NH Vols.
” Henry C Ashe, Co H, 8th NH Vols.
” Henry Gibbons, Co A, 12th CT Vols. Shoulder, slighly
” Levi Forbes, Co B, 12th CT Vols.
” Lemuel Bolman, Co G, 12th CT Vols.
Col Sergt B Edwards, Co H, 12th CT Vols.
Corpl John Towle,Co A, 8th NH Vols.
” H D Kidder, Co D, 8th NH Vols.
” Noel D Morey, Co E, 8th NH Vols.
” Robt G Phinney, Co E, 8th NH Vols.
” Chas E Rowe, Co F, 8th NH Vols.
” Marshall Culver, Co G, 8th NH Vols.
” L M Jackson,Co G, 8th NH Vols.
” James E Bunker, Co G, 8th NH Vols.
” Frank D Woodbury, Co G, 8th NH Vols.
” H L Hine, Co B, 12th CT Vols.
” C B Cadmus, Co I, 12th CT Vols.
” S M Woodward, Co K, 12th CT Vols.

(wounded list incomplete, only partial newspaper page printed out)

125th colored infantry

Bob Wheeler — 9 Dec 2005 2:58:26 GMT

Looking for information on the 125th colored infantry. My ancestor, Nathaniel S.Wheeler of Plainfield, NH was an officer in this outfit. It was stationed in Kentucky.

12th nh reg co c

Walter Fletcher — 23 Nov 2002 7:15:16 GMT

I'n looking for any information, on this regiment, and their movements, My great grand father andrew jackson tucker served in this regiment in company C.

Lt. Col. Gilman E. SLEEPER 4th NH Reg. Vol.

rewrite — 26 Jan 2007 3:45:55 GMT

Seeking info (ancestors and descendants) of Gilman E Sleeper who was born 1831 in Kingston. He served in the 4th N.H. Reg Vol during the Civil War.

He had a son George Eddie who died young and another son Charles E. Any other children?

According to the census he was a shoemaker in Salem, NH.

You can see his memorial info at:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSvcid=...;

Thanks in advance for any help.
D.J.

Co. H., 14th Inf. N H; Corporal John A. Preston, died 1864.

Gene_Junky — 20 Jan 2007 4:25:46 GMT

I am preparing a report of select graves in a
Rumney, Grafton Co., New Hampshire cemetery, and have conflicting information about the death of Corporal John A. Preston. American Civil War Soldiers (www.ancestry.com) calls out his date of death as 16 Aug 1864, of disease in Washington, D.C.
His tombstone calls out his death in 1864 at Washington D.C., but cites a date a few months later.
So hoping someone can help me locate information that would clarify the information about the death of this John A. Preston, bur. Rumney.
Thank you for whatever assistance you are able to provide

Charles H. Eastman

dsegelquist — 8 Nov 2006 4:12:12 GMT

I found this info in the National Tribune of August 31, 1893 and thought some family would like it.

Charles H. Eastman, North Conway, N. H. was of company F. 2d. N. H. infantry. He enlisted May 2, 1861for three months, then for three years was mustered out June 21, 1864. He was absent from his regiment at only one battle, Fredericksburg, being sick at the time.

Civil War Newspaper Now Online (1860-1865) !

Rick Neal — 31 Oct 2006 7:23:09 GMT

Good afternoon,

The Richmond Daily Dispatch (1860 - 1865) has been digitized and is now available online. It is completely searchable and chock full of stories that haven't seen the light of day in the past 140 years. This is the result of a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and collaboration between the University of Richmond, Tufts University's Perseus Project, and the Virginia Center for Digital History.

You can search for a word or phrase as well as browse by date or by calendar year.

We hope you find this resource useful and ask that you forward the information to any of your colleagues who might also be interested.

Here is the link: http://dlxs.richmond.edu/d/ddr

mcmanus/purvis-Purvis death certificate attached

Rose — 21 Mar 2006 2:34:24 GMT

Patricia McManus (living in Allenstown NH in1984 I think) came up in my search for my fathers brother Raymond Purvis. Raymond died in Dunedin FL. in 1984. But there was a permission for his cremation from his sons Timothy and Michael Purvis as per Patricia McManus (mother and Legal guardian) via Western Union Telegram stating the originating office was Allenstown, NH. I have been working on finding family of my fathers brother Raymond for seven years and just finally got this far so am still trying to get him into the family genealogy if any knows this Timothy or Michael Purvis or Patricia McManus I would love to hear from them. See attachment.
Thanks Rosemary Purvis-Lesher
purvis-lesher@comcast.net

Thomas E. Osgood, 12th New Hampshire Infantry

RonCoddington1 — 29 Jan 2006 7:57:30 GMT

Searching for information about the life and military service of Thomas E. Osgood of Bristol, New Hampshire. He enlisted as a corporal in the 12th New Hampshire Infantry ate age 44, rose to the rank of sergeant, and was wounded in the battles of Chancellorsville and Drewry's Bluff, Virginia.

Thanks,
Ron

Transcribers Needed

Bryce A. Suderow — 21 Dec 2005 4:53:39 GMT

Ed Bearss and I have collected various unpublished pieces he'd written on the Siege of Petersburg for publication.

I need the material typed in a word processing format for the publisher.

Any volunteers will be acknowledged in the book.

Please contact me at streetstories@juno.com

Bryce A. Suderow

Pvt. James M. Wiggins, 2nd N.H. Infantry

Ron Coddington — 30 Jul 2005 12:58:17 GMT

Searching for information about the life and military service of James M. Wiggins, who served as a private in the Second New Hampshire Infantry.

Thanks, Ron

4th NH

Bryce A. Suderow — 22 Jun 2005 8:59:54 GMT

I don't know the answer to your question.

4th NH Inf. and Col. Bell

Bryce A. Suderow — 5 Jun 2004 6:55:25 GMT

June 5

Anyone out there interested in the 4th NH Inf. and its commander?

A couple of us want to publish the unpublished regimental history of the 4th NH.

Contact us.

Bryce

Pvt. Frederick S. Morse, 12th New Hampshire Infantry

Ron Coddington — 8 Mar 2005 12:41:26 GMT

Searching for details about the life and military service of Frederick S. Morse, who served as a private in the Twelfth New Hampshire Infantry during the Civil War. He was born in Loudon, enlisted at age eighteen in 1862, and lived in Charlestown after the war. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Free Lookups

Dan — 10 Jun 2004 5:41:21 GMT

Anyone looking for a Union Civil War Veteran, we provide a free look up.

Go to www.cwcanneycamp5.org

Charles W. Canney Camp No. 5
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

5th New Hampshire Infantry Lookup

Manassas — 12 Dec 2003 1:28:08 GMT

I wonder if anyone has information on Private Frederick A. Wilson of the 5th New Hampshire Infantry. Enlistment date or place, date of birth, outcome is sought.

Regards,
Manassas

Looking for info on George W. BAILEY....

cejal — 26 Jan 2004 7:18:35 GMT

I know that an ancestor of mine George Washington BAILEY was a veteran of the Civil War. I do not have access to the 1890 special census, where he would be listed in Bath, Grafton County NH. I have not found his name listed on any of the roosters of NH units that I have found on rootsweb.

Does anybody have access to the 1890 special veteran's census or any other roosters so I can find out more about this ancestors service.

Thanks!

Julie

Henry Pletsch/Civil War?/New Hapshire/Massaachusetts?/Main?

AntoinnetteMaize26 — 27 Mar 2004 7:30:57 GMT

Know this is a long shot but I've a missing Henry Pletsch , around long enough to father my 1st Gr Grandfather of the same name in Mass. Wondering if he may have died in Civil War. Would any one know as I've not located any info on this. Thanks, Toni Maize in Nevada

Help Identifying officers

Joseph Sweet — 26 Feb 2003 2:29:59 GMT

Following is a link to a large photograph of four Civil war officers; two Brigadier Generals, one Major General and a Captain. I was told they may be from New Hampshire. I would appreciate any help identifying the men or their units. Please e-mail me a jsweet2@cox.net
http://www.geocities.com/jsweet02881/Civilwar.jpg

Thanks,
Joe Sweet

Anyone want to research the 4th NH with me?

Bryce Suderow — 11 Mar 2004 11:57:34 GMT

George N. French, Co "K", 14th N.H. Vols

Bill Wilkinson — 18 Jan 2004 5:42:54 GMT

My sister has found two pictures of
George N. French, Co "K", 14th N.H. Vols

He was apparently a friend of our great-grandfather (even though our ancestor was a West Virgina volunteer).

We would be glad to share these photos with anyone doing any research in to this unit and/or descendants of George French.

LOOKUP War of 1812 WEBSTER, ELISHA CAPT. of Stratford, Coos Co., NH

jjrosenberger — 27 Sep 2003 12:10:19 GMT

Hi,
Does anyone have access to the "State of New Hampshire Roster of Soldiers in the War of 1812-14"?

Would like to learn more about my ancestor, Capt. Elisha WEBSTER, Jr. Am trying to verify his military record, parent's names, and if he married and had children. Here is what information I have on him.

Capt. Elisha Webster Jr. was born in 1792 in Stratford, Coos Co., NH, is listed as veteran in the War of 1812-1814 from Brunswick, Essex Co., VT, and farmed the "Case" Place on Route 102. Also in 1848-1849 Elisha WEBSTER Jr. was the representive to the Vermont House of Representatives. He died in 31 Dec. 1861 in Brunswick, Essex, VT, at age 69 years.
All information will be gratefully received.
Many thanks in advance,
Jan

NH Troops in May and June 1864

Bryce A. Suderow — 15 Sep 2003 5:44:59 GMT

What killed these officers?

streetstories — 28 Nov 2002 8:47:59 GMT

These 3 officers were killed Aug. 16, 1864 at Fussell's Mill, Va.

Does anyone know if they were killed by shellfire, bullets or sabers/bayonets?

1. Lt. Simon Lamprey, 3rd NH Inf.
2. Lt. Stephen A. Wentworth, 4th NH Inf.
3. Lt. Thomas A. Herson, 7th NH Inf.

Bryce

anyone interested in the 4th NH Inf?

Bryce A. Suderow — 4 Jul 2003 11:25:53 GMT

If anyone else is interested in the 4th NH Infantry, please contact me at streetstories@juno.com

Bryce