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Civil War Regiment with the Most Australian Born Soldiers.

tfoenander — 4 Aug 2008 3:49:45 GMT

It would seem, from all the documentary evidence that we have now gathered, that the 1st Oregon Infantry was the only unit, raised during the war, that had the largest number of Australian born personnel in its ranks. So far we are aware of five of these Australian born soldiers, two of whom were brothers. The western states had the highest concentration of Australians and New Zealanders prior to the war, most of whom were there for the gold rush period, and many of whom remained in the United States after the war. Most of these were residents of California, and the census records show that a large number of them were miners. There were also many family groups from Australia, mostly residing in the San Francisco area. At least two of these Australian born San Franciscan residents were young teenagers, residing near each other, and would most certainly have known each other. They both enlisted in the Union Navy at San Francisco, within a couple of months of each other. The revelations from numerous records, such as census and immigration documents, as well as service records and pension applications have proven to be a treasure trove of data, and no doubt several volumes of information can be gleaned from all this data that has been collected so far.
However, I have also found that it is best to go directly to the actual census documents, when researching these personnel, as the transcriptions of basic data, placed by transcribers on the Ancestry pages can be quite misleading, especially in respect to Australia and Austria. Many times I have come upon the place of birth transcribed as Australia, which, when perused at the actual documents is actually shown to be Austria, and vice versa. In many cases this can be easily seen by the actual surname, which, when shown to be either English or American in nature, is most likely to be an Australian, but, if shown to be somewhat European, is almost certain to be Austrian. This complication between Australia and Austria has often been a source of some confusion.

Charles J. Handley - Civil War Veteran

jamesmgray1 — 11 Jun 2008 11:57:25 GMT

I am trying to acquire any information on Charles J. Handley, an Australian born Civil War veteran. Any information on his life anywhere, his family, descendants and especially where he is buried. All I have is Charles J. Handley was born in Tasmania, Australia. His residence was not listed, but he enlisted as a Sergeant; date unknown. He saw service in: "B" Co. Oregon 1st Infantry Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. I want to add him to the Memorial Website www.acwv.info.

John Tice Navy U.S.S. Shark 1846

Angela Tice — 9 Oct 2006 9:32:39 GMT

A John Tice came on the U.S.S. Shark to Oregon in 1846, and was wanted along with 5 other men for abandoning their contract and their was a reward for them. The John Tice I'm looking for arrived in Oregon July 16, 1846, lived in Marion Co.( from 1847-1860's) then Union Co.( died Nov. 1869), Oregon. I read that a lot of the military men at that time went from Marion Co. to Union Co., Oregon. All I have is census info. and land grant info. on him. Would like to know if there is any lists of names for the Navy, or Army for 1846-1869 for Oregon, and if there is does it give parents names. Would also like to know if anybody has info. on names of military cemetarys in Marion Co. or Union Co. Oregon. Any info. would be very much appreciated! Thankyou! Angela

1st ORE Infantry

slugs1 — 24 Jan 2002 4:05:15 GMT

I have a G Uncle by marriage who has a stone on his grave in Yamhill Co. which reads:
C. J. Hussey CO. B, 1 ORE INF.
Can anyone identify this unit? He was b. 1844, d. 1908

William B. TUCKER Co. H 1st. Oregon

ahealydsnine — 4 Sep 2006 4:49:47 GMT

Hi, I am wondering if anyone knows where to find information on Co. 1st Oregon volunteers Infantry.
I am trying to put together more information on my great great grandfather William B. Tucker's service.
I have his pension papers but it doesn't have a lot of information on his service.
Thanks,
Andrea

Andrew Jaquillard, 1st OR Cav, Co. A, F, G

Bruce Laine — 27 Oct 2002 4:21:52 GMT

I am looking for enlistment and discharge dates for Andrew Jaquillard. He is buried in the Prairie Home Cemetery, in Waukesha, WI

Seeking Civil War speaker

Betsy — 19 Sep 2005 12:55:13 GMT

I am looking for a speaker for the Mayflower Society meeting in Eugene November 19, 2005.
If anyone could point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it.
Betsy

Reenactment

Tim — 18 Feb 2004 9:14:16 GMT

I just put up a site for civil war reenactment at http://oregongrapevine.com/civilwar/index.html

Please check it out and let me know what you think?

Charles L Boultbee, 1st OR Vols

ditchboultbee — 4 Nov 2002 7:47:21 GMT

I'm looking for help with tracing a Charles L Boultbee who was born in Ceylon and joined the 1st Oregan Volunteers in 1864. I think he must be the son of John Boultbee my 4 greats uncle who was a great traveller and ended up in Ceylon (Now Sri-Lanka). We new nothing of this son until he turned up recently in an extract from a muster roll. Any help would be much appreciated.

CLINE, John W. (Wilson??)

JaniceRobinson27 — 1 Dec 2002 2:44:18 GMT

I am looking to see if John W. CLINE was a soldier in the ACW from OR. There is some indication that the family came to Oregon in 1844. According to census records he was born in about 1837 in IA. According to his son's death certificate his wife was Mary Lousignont who was born in Oregon (according to census records). John and Mary's oldest child was born in 1869, so I have reason to believe that John might have served from Oregon in the Civil War, and therefore didn't marry until he was older (32 if the census records are correct). Most of the records I have found for John are in northern Oregon - Columbia, Clatsop, Washington, Clackamas Cos.

TIA,
Jan

1st Ore infantry, Civil War

BettyKiehn28 — 4 Sep 2002 12:46:59 GMT

My Great-grandfather, William Jasper Johnson received a promotion to Sergeant as an outcome of the battle at Harney Lake Oregon on 23 Sept 1865. I would like to obtain as much information as possible regarding That battle, and also any information about the 1st Oregon Volunteer Infantry. I think he was in company A. He died in 1921 and is buried at Ashland Or. Thanks. Betty Kiehn

Chancey M. Messenger

Shirley Messenger Brownell — 24 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for Chancey M. Messenger information on family and Wife's name. In Portland,Oregon USC.

Zephaniah Bones

LMBone — 6 May 2006 11:11:10 GMT

Looking for data on a Zephaniah Bones who served in company D first Oregon Calvalry from 2/11/1862 - 2/11/1865. He was born in Iowa and enlisted in Jacksonville, OR.

Civil War Spy or Not !!!

Teresa Sinclair-Ulery — 27 Oct 2002 3:59:15 GMT

I am seeking information on a James Harbert "Jim", who was born about 1831 in Illinois and was supposidly shot as a northern spy in Oregon in 1864 or 1865. His wife's name was Rebecca Tinney. I think she died in Texas. Their daughter James "Jamie" was born 23-April-1860 in Texas and died 1-November-1923 in Kooskia, Idaho. Any information will be greatly appriciated. Thanks..Teresa Sinclair-Ulery P.O. Box 1817 Orofino,Idaho 83544-1817
dulery@clearwater.net

George SPOONAMORE

Pat — 27 Oct 2002 4:00:35 GMT

Hi,
Iam looking for help in finding the final resting place of a Confederate soldier named George SPOONAMORE. He lived for many years in Sherman County., had a lawsuit in The Dalles, Wasco County-and then disappers. can you help?

Thank you,

Pat