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208th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and 28th - Company E Wanted

JoeNihen — 10 Aug 2008 11:06:45 GMT

I am researching the individual soldiers of the 208th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and the 28th - Company E. I would appreciate any and all non-internet sources of information: obituaries, photos, archived newspaper clippings, things tucked away in attics ... any information! No item is too small or unimportant.

Many thanks,

Joe
morse73@ptd.net

Tombstone inscription

GordonGrening — 24 Jul 2008 9:16:49 GMT

Can anyone explain the following:

RRICO K 13 Rec T PA Volinet

I have not personally viewed the tombstone so can not verify that this is exactly what is on it. Could "PA Volinet" mean Pennsylvania Volunteers and "Rec" actually be "Reg" for regiment.

The stone is for a John Crawford who died in 1908 and is buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Cambria/Blair County. Apparently the cemetery is actually in Blair County but St. Patrick's church is in Gallitzin, Cambria County.

46th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry

Yankeesoldier13 — 23 Jul 2008 3:59:59 GMT

I am looking for pictures of the 46th or men in the 46th. Any other documents of interest are welcome.
Also, if you are a decendent of a soldier in the 46th I would love to hear from you. In the next few years I am hoping to compile a history of the regiment from origional documents, beginning with my ancestor's Company; Company D.

1890 census for civil war veterns :FEATHER, LUCIUS

memmetz — 13 Jul 2008 8:22:13 GMT

Does anyone have access to the 1890 civil war veterns census? Would you look up the Family of Martha Feather/Feathers. they probably lived in Birmingham Allegheny County Pennsylvania. Vetern Lucius Feather died at Chattanooga July 1864.

16th and 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry, Civil War

valmjos05 — 8 Jul 2008 8:34:25 GMT

I am researching Dr. Elias Marsh. At Appoxmatox he was on the staff of Major General George Crook. In an obituary of Dr. Marsh he is referred to as the "Man who stopped the War". I am looking for the source of this statement.
Thanks for you help.

214th Regiment, Company D

clstraka — 3 Jul 2008 9:07:32 GMT

I have been searching but cannot find company "D" in the 214th, PA infantry. Any idea if there was such a company and where I can find information about it?

My ancestor received a civil war pension and the company listed is "D" on both the soldier index and the pension index.

Can someone answer question regarding entry

doseofsugar2 — 19 Jun 2008 9:32:49 GMT

I have attached a copy of a Special Schedule, surviving soldiers, etc. I would appreciate it if someone could tell me what the double entry on line 34 means. The name in that line is Abraham Patterson. That is my man and of course he is the only one on the record that has double entrie on the line where his name is. Thank you so much for your help.

John Williams - Civil War Veteran

jamesmgray1 — 11 Jun 2008 3:22:14 GMT

I am trying to acquire any information available on John Williams an Australian born Civil War veteran; relating to his life, family, descendants and especially where he is buried. All I have is that John Williams was born in Australia. His residence was not listed, but he enlisted as a Private on 12/20/1864 and mustered as a substitute into "G" Co. Pennsylvania 45th Infantry. He deserted on 6/2/1865. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated as I want to add him to the Memorial Website www.acwv.info.

Richard Flanagan - Civil War Veteran

jamesmgray1 — 11 Jun 2008 11:49:41 GMT

I am trying to acquire any information on Richard Flanagan, an Australian born Civil War veteran. Any information on his life in Illinois or elsewhere, his family, descendants and especially where he is buried. All I have is Richard Flanagan was born in Sydney, Australia. His residence was not listed, but he enlisted as a Private on 8/10/1861, was mustered into "A" Co. Pennsylvania 72nd Infantry on 8/10/1861 and deserted on 12/28/1863. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. I want to add him to the Memorial Website www.acwv.info.

John Blain - A Civil War Veteran

jamesmgray1 — 11 Jun 2008 11:15:26 GMT

I am looking for any information available on John Blain. Information relating to his life, family, descendants or what ever will help me find out where he is buried. All I have at present is John Blain was born in Australia, but his residence was not listed. He enlisted as a Private into the Company “F”, Pennsylvania 30th Infantry on 7/10/1861. He was promoted to Corporal on 3/1/1863 and to Sergeant on 3/1/1864; being transferred out of the 30th Infantry and into Pennsylvania’s 190th Infantry on 6/1/1864. Any help will be appreciated. I want to add him to the Memorial Website www.acwv.info.

James Blain Civil War Veteran

jamesmgray1 — 11 Jun 2008 11:11:44 GMT

I am looking for any information available on James Blain. Information relating to his life, family, descendants or what ever will help me find out where he is buried. All I have at present is James Blain was born in Sydney, Australia. His residence was not listed but he enlisted as a Private on 3/17/1862. On 3/17/1862 he mustered into "E" Co. Pennsylvania’s 95th Infantry, was wounded at Cold Harbor, Virginia on 6/10/1864, had an Intra Regimental Company Transfer on 11/2/1864, from company E to company D. and was discharged on 12/31/1864. Another source, however, states he enlisted as a Private on 3/17/1862, mustered into "D" Co. Pennsylvania’s 95th Infantry, was discharged for disability on 12/31/1864, was a Member of the Grand Army of the Republic, Post # 26 in Roxbury, Massachusetts and died on 6/5/1909. Any help will be appreciated. I want to add him to the Memorial Website www.acwv.info.

Please explain the rank of "Teamster".

sweetbabe1966 — 19 May 2008 9:36:20 GMT

I found that one of my cousins, Jeremiah Nead (from Three Springs, Huntingdon County, PA) was in the 16th PA Calvery. A website I found said that his rank was that of "Teamster". What did a "Teamster" do? Is it a low or high rank in the calvery? Thanks for any help you can give me.

The Arrest Of The 15th., Pennsylvania Cavalry.

dsegelquist — 31 May 2008 12:19:32 GMT

This regiment was also known as the Anderson Cavalry also known as the 15th., Pennsylvania Cavalry, Anderson Troops, Buell' guards and the 160th. Pennsylvania Volunteers. I have posted a hole page on their arrest at my web site there are a lot of names to look over. Come over and take a look.

Dennis Segelquist
Civilian & Military Surname Searcher
http://www.civilwarthosesurnames.blogspot.com

Cambria County, paying surrogate to serve in one's stead

pickwickparkone — 10 Feb 2008 4:13:38 GMT

According to family lore, my ggrandfather, Thomas Bradley of Gallitzin, paid $300 to another man to serve in the Civil War in his stead. This man died. Thomas paid another man $300 to serve, and he died, too. Can anyone tell me if records exist attesting to such arrangements?
Thank you,
Linda in So. Calif.

Minimum age for Pennsylvania militia service?

shawkm1 — 23 May 2008 4:37:27 GMT

Can anyone clarify for me what the minimum age for militia service in Pennsylvania prior to and during the Civil War?
I know the minimum enlistment age for federal units was 18, but I have found a reference that states the minimum age for state militia was 20, and I cannot verify this.
I have found federal legislation that has 18 as minimum age, but have not found any state regulations.
Can anyone please help? or point me in the right direction?

Many thanks.

William Walker injury at Antietam

dorothysaunders11 — 4 Mar 2004 10:12:10 GMT

William Walker probably from York or Lancaster county had arm of shoulder injury. Where would he have been treated for Antietam injury

Anyone have relatives who fought in the 125th Regiment of PA Infantry, Co. E?

sweetbabe1966 — 19 May 2008 9:50:14 GMT

My Great-Great Grandfather, David Harclerode (also known as "Harkleroad") was a private in the 125th Regiment of the PA Infantry, Co. E. He was wounded at the Battle of Antietam. He laid unconscious on the battlefield for 4 days until he was found. He survived the Civil War and held 5 children. He lived till 1911.

I am planning a trip to Antietam in June. I would be willing to take photos of names of solidiers from this regiment, if they appear on a monumet there.

It would be interesting to hear about other people who may of fought alongside David. So please contact me. I would be interested in any stories that may of been past down the family about your relative's experiences in the Civil War. Perhps we might even be related! The Harclerodes tended to intermarry with such families as the Diehls, the Wyles, and the Ritcheys.

Pvt.Daniel L. Hetrick Co.D 101 PA INF Paroled Prisoner

1NikkiPerry — 18 Jun 2004 2:51:23 GMT

This man was paroled on the 15th of December 1864. He was paid $32. for the months of January and February 1865. This must be in error and I will be happy to scan you a copy if you would like to try to figure it out.

Obituary of Nicholas Kissinger, Eighth Pennsylvania Reserves

cmovahed1 — 10 Apr 2008 3:12:58 GMT

From "The Daily Courier," Connellsville, PA, Tues. 7/19/1904:

Nicholas Kissinger, an old soldier, died at the Hospital at Uniontown on Monday from general debility. He was 67 years old and fought under General Silas M. Bailey at Gettysburg and in the Wilderness in the Eighth Pennsylvania Reserves.

51st Pennsylvania Infantry and the 58th Pennsylvania Infantry

ncrebel1862 — 21 Mar 2008 3:33:09 GMT

I have just started a book on the battles in NOrth Carolina during the Civil War and i'm looking for photos and letters from soldiers in the 51st and 58th Pennsylvania Infantry.If anyone has anything they would like to share please email me at ncrebel1862@hotmail.com.

97th Regiment of Penna, Infantry, Company E

macmaghol — 10 Oct 2007 1:35:22 GMT

Hi,
I just got my 2nd gr. granfather's civil war records. I am wondering if anyone just might have any photos of this company from 1861-1864. My 2nd Gr. Grandfather is John McGrath 1st Lt., out of West Chester, Pa.
Hope so!
Thanks
;) christine

Leopold Bertsch/Bertsche

badenroots — 27 Dec 2007 2:20:53 GMT

I am looking for any information about Leopold Bertsch who served in the civil war.

I saw his name in the 80th Volunteer Regiment 7th Cavalry Pennsylvania Company K but also in the 74 th Regiment Company G, Pa.

The Leopold I am looking for was born 1831 in Germany and emigrated 1851 to America. 1860 he lived in PA

Did he serve in both regiments or are these two different people?

Leopold Bertsch/Bertsche

badenroots — 27 Dec 2007 2:19:45 GMT

Newspapers asking for help to bury the dead at Gettysburg?

genebugsue — 19 Dec 2007 4:20:56 GMT

I have a great grandfather, Daniel Klock from St. Thomas, Franklin County, PA who(according to family history)went to Gettysburg after the 3 day battle to help bury the dead. He came back with a rifle and sabre (which we have).

Would the local newspapers have "asked for help in burying our dead" that people (and he specifically) would have responded to? How long after the 3 day battle would the papers have asked for help?

Thank you. St. Thomas is about 15-25 miles west of Gettysburg - I assume he would have gone by horse and buggy or just by horse -- age about 16 at the time.

Verification of militia service

dennishubscher — 18 Dec 2007 6:08:46 GMT

I am looking for help to verify the militia service and identification of the regiment/company/unit of two brothers from Columbia PA that served in the PA militia. Their names are Clifford Ulysses Smith and Thomas Wilson Smith. Any help would be appreciated.

Needing Help understanding Civil War records

macmaghol — 10 Oct 2007 12:45:28 GMT

Hi,
I am having a little trouble with my 2nd Greatgrandfather's civil war records. I have the original discharge document! When the copies came from the archives, i was thinking they sent me the wrong person, but after reading further I am finding that it is my relative. There are 2 papers that I question. 1 is a discharge after serving 3 months (not the discharge document that I have) and another has both enlistment and discharge dates of both documents. Is it common for my relative to have enlisted, discharged 3 months later (serving his term) and enrolled again and serve for 3 years? Also, no mention of his family is ever made, just his requests for a bigger pension as his conditioned worsened...it that normal?
Many thanks
;)Christine

51st pennsylvania infantry

maskmann40 — 3 Sep 2007 12:15:32 GMT

I am looking for pictures of soldiers that were enlisten with the 51st pennsylvania infantry that were fighting april 19 1862.I am putting a photo album together on the regiments that fought here,any help is gladly appreciated,thanks.

Samuel F. Stewart b.1835 184th PA VOL

cwja3u6 — 17 Aug 2007 1:15:09 GMT

I am looking for any information on Samuel F. Stewart b. 1835 in Pennsylvania, was a member of 184th PA Volunteers. He d. 1903 in Wisconsin.

Thanks in Advance

Carl

Steen, David C - died Aug 19 1864 Weldon Va

nr4evans — 12 Jul 2007 12:41:12 GMT

I am interested in finding the burial location of David C Steen. Sargent Company C 190th PA Infantry.

David was born May 1841 in NY. Died at Weldon Va Aug 19, 1864.

Any assistance is most welcome.
Thank you,
Nancy R. Evans
evans.nr@gmail.com

John McQuillen

Fit2aT — 2 Dec 2006 8:13:37 GMT

I am looking for any information - military, immigration etc, on a John McQuillen. (Married to a Sarah McTamany). He is buried at St Aloysius Cemetery, Cambria County. His Tombstone reads: 1832-1924 - Co. F 5th Calvary. I believe he immigrateed here @ 1865... (Census records are somewhat conflicting on this date)

How to locate POW information

horseless722_1 — 25 Jun 2007 1:38:22 GMT

peferably with out a lot of pounding head on wall...

I was told some intresting family history yesterday concerning my grt grt grandfather.
According to my 2nd(?)cousin while serving during the civil war( which has been confirmed) during Gettysburg or shortly there after he was taken prisoner(sp). and at some point he usig a wooden spoon dug his way out of the camp and made it back north. I am assuming to home but who knows. She was not that clear. but she did remember a trunk in her grandfather ( my grt grandfather) attic that held a full union uniform, pension records, and a wooden spoon that he supposdly used to dig out which when she was young got burned in a fire.
His name was Benjamin Franklin Frampton and he enlisted in Mackensburg (not sure is that is how that is spelled but that is the way she pronounced the name of the town) Pa along with at least 2 of his cousins with the same first names ( there were a total of 4 Benjamin's of that generation all cousins someone had really warped sense of hummor) And apparently 2 of the Benjamins were in the same unit perhaps diffrent companies. I am asking about the one who remained in Pa not the one who moved to Mo.
Anyway if there is a way to locate a list of POw's from Pa with out going through each camp's listings by yr and dates because I dont know this information and neither does my cousin it sure would be helpful.
thank you
Sara Russo

Looking for information about the Civil War

lexibear11 — 4 Jun 2007 4:44:07 GMT

Hi! My gg grandfather Alexander Winfield Bartholomew was suppose to be in the Civil War, In his Obit it states that he was in the Civil War. I'm trying to find records of this and so far I have hit a brick wall. He passed away in 1905 leaving his wife Amanda Jane and 11 children. I looked him up on this site that someone had posted about the list of Civil War Veterans. I had found this one which really doesn't say much. I have no other information on him about the Civil War. Only that is was a Civil War Veteran.
Bartholomew A. D-145I 4-533

If someone out there could give me some advice or maybe check this info out if possible I would appreciate any help . Thank You All....
Joyce

30th PA Militia Infantry Regiment

robmee — 31 May 2007 6:29:44 GMT

This unit is not specifically mentioned in Bates' "History of the Pennsylvania Volunteers". The brief description of its service in Dyer'c "Compendium of the War of the Rebellion" indicates that it was at Oyster Point in Camp Hill, PA, on June 28-29, 1863, and was involved in the Battle (skirmish) of Oyster Point with elements of Albert Jenkins' cavalry units. Can anyone provide any further information about this unit?

Michael Kennedy, an uncle of my grandmother, was a private in Company F of the 30th Militia Regiment. Less than three months after being mustered out, he was drafted and served the rest of the war as a private in Company D, 52nd PA Regiment along the South Carolina coast.

Thanks for any help with this.

LIBBY PRISION

wsbut — 30 Nov 2003 1:08:44 GMT

I WAS TOLD THAT MY GGRANDFATHER WAS A PRISIONER AT LIBBY. HE SERVED WITH THE 67TH PA. INFANTRY. HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF HIS NAME IS LISTED AS A PRISIONER ? THANK YOU.

HELP GRANDMA (MC COY)

MICHELLWARNER62 — 29 Nov 2003 8:52:46 GMT

My grandmother is 87 and is now very curious about her father's family. Her name is Albertine McCoy Warner, father, Clyde McCoy b. 1/4/1887 d. 2/14/1917. Clyde's father is Robert McCoy born in PA married Sarah Ann Heflin born in Ohio. Robert served in the civil war and is buried in the Vermont, IL cemetary. She recalls names and places as I tell her and is now very interested, as her father d. when she was 9 mos old. I have alot more info, but would appreciate any help with this family as I would like to tell Grandma about her father's family.
Gratefully,
Michell A Warner Weaver
MICHELLWEAVER@AOL.COM

Civil War Journal

Matt — 25 Jan 2006 3:51:29 GMT

Hi Everyone. I have a journal that my great great grandfather wrote of his time spent as a union infantry and cavalryman from 1863-1865.
I have transcribed it and want to publish it, if possible. Should the spelling, sentence structure etc. be kept the same, or is this something that should be edited?

What companies would you recommend for publishing something like this?

Thanks

Matt

Private John Warner 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry Company E.

acmgenealogy — 21 Apr 2007 4:03:33 GMT

Seeking information about Private John Warner 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry Company E. According to records from the Pennsylvania State Archives he enlisted on September 13, 1862 and mustered in on September 30, 1862 as a private. The record from the archives shows that he deserted on July 15, 1863 at Hagerstown, Maryland. At the Old Courthouse in Winchester, Virginia there is a signature on the wall for a John Warner. The Old Court House was a place where Union prisoners were kept. Was John Warner captured instead of deserting his unit?

Searching for photos of Civil War vets from York PA and surrounding counties

Lookin4treasure — 13 Apr 2007 4:17:56 GMT

I am working to benefit the York County Heritage Trust to try to compile as many images as possible of Civil war veterans from York PA and the nearby counties. (Adams, Lancaster, Dauphin, Franklin, Perry, Cumberland, etc.) While identified photos are most sought, partially ID'd and unidentified photos of soldiers/veterans are also accepted. The soldier or veteran does not have to be in uniform in the image. Images may be of the veteran before, during or after his service period. Multiple images of the same person at different times, places, etc are welcomed. Originals, very good quality reprints and high quality digital file images (preferably 300dpi or better) are all equally welcomed. The more information the donor can provide about the subject with the image, the better. While the 87th PVI is most desirable as it was the most local regiment, images of any & all local veterans who served in any capacity with any branch of the services on either side of the conflict during the war between the states is welcomed.
These images would become part of the archival collection of the York County Heritage Trust, and could possibly be included in a published project we are currently working toward putting together. In donating an image the donor would be allowing the YCHT to include the image, along with any documentation and correspondence that accompanies it, in it's archives to be available to researchers and possibly used in future publications.

Image donors may contact Christopher Buckingham via reply to this post or at the e-mail address of Lookin4treasure@aol.com

additionally

Lila Fouhrman-Shaull, YCHT head librarian/archivist may be reached at lshaull@yorkheritage.org

Thank you,
Christopher Buckingham

John Clapp, 121 PA Volunteers

Not_A_Relative — 4 Apr 2007 5:36:24 GMT

Biography of John Clapp, 121 PA Volunteers

http://www.historicpa.net/bios/2j/john-m-clapp.html

John Stout Wiard, 169th PA Vol Inf

Not_A_Relative — 4 Apr 2007 5:35:38 GMT

Biography of John Stout Wiard, 169th PA Vol Inf

http://www.historicpa.net/bios/2j/john-stout-wiard.html

Newell C. White, 150th Reg. P. V. I.

Not_A_Relative — 4 Apr 2007 5:35:09 GMT

Biography of Newell C. White, 150th Reg. P. V. I.

http://www.historicpa.net/bios/2n/newell-c-white.html

Daniel C. Waldo, 56th PA Vol Militia

Not_A_Relative — 4 Apr 2007 5:34:09 GMT

Biography of Daniel C. Waldo, 56th PA Vol Militia

http://www.historicpa.net/bios/2d/daniel-c-waldo.html

Selden E. Pier, 56th PA Vol Inf

Not_A_Relative — 4 Apr 2007 5:33:40 GMT

Biography of Selden E. Pier, 56th PA Vol Inf

http://www.historicpa.net/bios/2s/selden-e-pier.html

WILLIAM S. WOODY I Co., 37th Inf Reg. Pa

rita2022 — 29 Aug 2004 10:17:11 GMT

I'm looking for any info on William S. Woody/William Woody
born: 1835 Greene Co., Pennsylvinia. Died Dec 13, 1862 killed at Fredericksburg, Virginia in Battle union Army
I Co., 37th Inf Reg. Pa. He enlisted Sept 8, 1862 died first day of Battle. I'm trying to find info and get to know my ggrandfather, Any help will be greatful any info no matter how small. My wife's e-mail rita45cw@echoweb.net direct line to me. Terry L. Reid

I'M SEARCHING FOR THE ACTUAL PEOPLE IN THE 1ST PA RESERVES COMPANY D

gsullivan1 — 12 Mar 2003 6:51:52 GMT

GOOD DAY!!
I'M A REENECTOR AND I'M SEARCHING FOR THE ACTUAL PEOPLE THAT FOUGHT IN THE 1ST PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES COMPANY D. I'M A FIRST LIEUTANT IN THAT REGIMENT. I'M A MEDICAL DOCTOR; ANY ONE THAT CAN TELL ME WHO THE REAL DOCTOR WAS IN THAT REGIMENT; WILL BE HIGHLY REGARDED AND APPRECIATED GREATLY
THANKS
GARY SULLIVAN
1ST PA RESERVES COMPANY D

Pennsylvania Reserves Website (Including 190th PA & 191st PA)

kanesrifles — 23 Feb 2007 9:25:52 GMT

For those interested, a new website is up with over 1,000 letters, stories, biographies and histories in regards to the Men who served in the ranks of the Pennsylvania Reserves, as well as in the 190th and 191st Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers.

There is also a descendant's association on the homepage for those of you interested. Enjoy!

http://www.pareserves.com

Pvt.John A. McKnight Co.I 190 PA INF Paroled Prisoner

1NikkiPerry — 18 Jun 2004 2:51:23 GMT

John was paroled on the 15th of March 1865. He was paid for the months of January and February 1865. He was paid $32.
If anyone is researching this man please contact me as he was at Andersonville with a relative of mine and John wrote a letter to Josiah's family. I would like to share it with any of his descendents.

Ulric Dahlgren

Eric Wittenberg — 30 Mar 2004 8:15:28 GMT

I am nearly finished with nearly ten years' worth of research on Col. Ulric Dahlgren of Philadelphia, about whom I intend to write a biography. However, it never hurts to throw it out there and see what might surface. Therefore, if anyone has any suggestions for me as to where to look for material on Ully Dahlgren, I welcome the input. The book will be titled _Like a Meteor Blazing Brightly: The Short but Controversial Life of Col. Ulric Dahlgren_.

Thanks.

Eric Wittenberg

Fort Stevens/Massachusetts Units

jim_bubb23 — 30 Oct 2006 5:48:48 GMT

Is there anyway of finding out what units would have been stationed at Fort Stevens (originally named Fort Massachusetts) on Jan 2, 1863? I have a CDV of what I think is a relative, but all it is labeled as is "At Fort Massachuesetts DC, Jan 2, 1863". I'd like to find out what Pennsylvania units would have been stationed at Fort Massachusetts/Stevens at that time.

Thanks for any help,

Jim.

Tombstone Inscription Help

Redhorse65 — 21 Oct 2006 2:44:10 GMT

Hi,

I am trying to figure out what this inscription means: Co. F would be Company F, but what does 2 PA. H. A stand for? Thank you.

Civil War fonts and clip art

S Palmer — 13 Oct 2006 12:41:39 GMT

Does anyone on list know of a good source for CW fonts and clip art? There are a few on line sources of very limited clip art samples.

Thanks.

PENSION RECORD OF CAPT. JAMES SMITH - Co. B; 18th PA

jfdevenney313 — 23 Jul 2006 11:08:11 GMT

I have, in my possession, a copy of the pension record of CAPT. JAMES W. SMITH, who served with Co. B, 18th Pennsylvania Calvary during the Civil War. At the time of his death, Capt. Smith was a resident of Meadville, Crawford Co., PA. The record was sent to me by NARA. If you are descended from or researching this family, I would be happy to send a copy of this record.

Company-B, 26th Pa Emergency Regiment

Larry Purtell — 5 Sep 2006 11:33:00 GMT

I'm looking information on company-B, 26th Pa emergency regiment. This company was raised in Bradford County and I'm loooking for any letters diaries or accounts of their action in Gettysburg on June 26th, 1863. All help is greatly appreciated.
Larry

William THOMAS, how do I find him.

BradleyThomas1957 — 16 Aug 2006 4:15:06 GMT

I just came across an obit for my gr.gr. grandfather. It stated he served in the Civil War. William THOMAS was born 17 Sept. 1847 in PA. He lived in Armstrong County from pre 1860 thru 1880. Is this enough to find information on his service in the war. This is a new area for me. Any pointers? Thanks, Bradley.

Civil War drummer postcard

Kathie_Friedley — 30 Aug 2006 1:35:43 GMT

Looking for a postcard of drummer George W. Friedly of the PA 125th Regiment. Lived in Huntingdon & was a member of the National Civil War Musicians Association & Post 44 G.A.R. in Huntingdon.

George Wasington Wills 49th Pa., Vols.

scott wills — 14 Aug 2006 4:28:58 GMT

Read a book by Westbrook about the 49th Pa. I believe my GGGrandfather was George Washington Wills. He was in Company B & D. It was also said he had a brother, James with the 205th Pa., Vols. in Company A.
GWWills had a diary that I would like to track down...where do I start?

Dallas Bloom

JPFrizzell — 26 Oct 2003 1:23:28 GMT

I have a Dallas Bloom of Pa, living in Phila abt 1860.
Not sure if he served in Civil War.
I have located two cards on the ARIAS data base with the name Dallas Bloom and no other information.
How can I check this out and verify if he was in the Civil War.
Thanks.

45th Pennsylvania Volunteers, Company M

pgkramm — 27 Jul 2006 11:01:44 GMT

I am looking for a Joseph John De Voto. His obit says he was living in Philadelphia when he enlisted in 1861. I can't find a Company M or get a hit on this last name or any spelling variations I can think of.

Can anyone give me guidance?

Benjamin Evans Fletcher

chrismomxyz — 28 Jul 2006 5:22:24 GMT

Hi-
I have a family history that says that he died in Gettysburg, Virginia, 1865. I know there was the 1863 Gettysburg battle, but was there ever anything that this could fit?

Could anyone point me in a direction to start looking for him? Is there a site that lists the names of the casualities in 1865? I don't know his regiment, unfortunately.

Thanks!

Gettysburg back on the big screen

J Hawkins — 26 Jul 2006 2:07:32 GMT

Everyone enjoys going to the movies and there are some movies that just aren't the same on the small screen.

August 3rd at 6:00 pm the first in a series of movies will be playing at Theater N in Downtown Wilmington, Delaware. Gettysburg is the story of American history's bloodiest battle. Blending courage, faith and patriotism, Gettysburg is sure to captivate. If you haven't seen it on the big screen this event is a must.

Dale Fetzer, Civil War historian and military choreographer for Gettysburg will give a behind the scenes talk during intermission. Cost is $7.00 per person, to benefit the Ronnie Williams Foundation.

For more info visit www.thergwfoundation.org or contact us at 302-893-0177

Other movies in the series include;
The Patriot,
Glory,
Braveheart,
Gladiator

205th Pennsylvania Company K

Patty_Cavill — 12 Jul 2006 4:31:15 GMT

Does anyone have pictures of the 205th Pennsylvania Co. K, my great grandfather was in Company K

Penna. soldiers drafted about 1865

Dawn Carson — 7 Jul 2006 7:04:19 GMT

I'm searching for a soldier named George King (could be George W. King). He served the US,( I don't know what branch), for 3 years. I believe the years were 1864/1865-1867/1868. He was from Montgomery County, Pa. I'm interested in finding what company and regiment he may have belonged to and what the regiment did during those years after the war. Thank you, any informatin will be helpful, Dawn

Looking For FRANCIS M & MARY HOBGOOD PA 6th US INF

William T. Hobgood — 3 Jul 2006 8:35:47 GMT

Looking For FRANCIS M & MARY HOBGOOD PA.

Looking for information on the burial location and family descandants of Francis M. & Mary Hobgood of Pa.

We know that Francis settled in the Pa. area after the war and married Mary(Maiden name unknown), also that he never returned home to North Georgia after the War. Was are member of the 43rd Ga., took oath after capture at Atlanta, Ga. in 1864. in 1865 join the 6th U. S. Infantry and was shipped out west till end of War. After war move to Ohio and then settled in Penn.

This is were we lost him, Married Mary ? Hobgood in Ohio in the early 1870's and then shows they moved to Pa.

Would like to find out where he is buried and if there are any family descandants of this Marriage.

Francis M. Hobgood was the oldest of five Hobgood boys from Georgia and had 4 other brothers to survive the war, Francis never returned to Ga. and left behind:

Father Henry Hobgood B. Rutherford Co., N.C.
Bro. Hobgood, John W.
Bro. Hobgood, Larkin C.
Bro. Hobgood, Lewis W.
Bro. Hobgood, William H. my G.G. Grandfather and youngest of the Hobgood Boys.

Thank You all in advance for any help you can give.

William T. Hobgood

53rd Pa. at Gettysburg

MrsBee — 8 Jun 2006 11:57:21 GMT

Irvin Myers' book "We Might As Well Die Here" states on page 87 that 3 companies were detached for provost guard duty. They were Co. A, B & K. They did not fight at Gettysburg, but regrouped with them on the 53rd's march through Maryland after the battle. Yet the Pa. monument at Gettysburg has A, B & K listed with the other companies, including the soldiers names who participated in the battle. Which is correct? I have 6 ancestors who were in Co. A and I would like to know if they were at the battle or not. Any help is appreciated.

143rd Pa photo

Larry purtell — 21 Jun 2006 12:53:47 GMT

I'm looking for a photo of Pvt Henry C. Barnum of company-H,143rd PA infantry. Any help or leads will be greatly appreciated.

Larry

Cpl. James G. Shannon

CarolTadlock — 19 Jun 2006 5:25:07 GMT

He enlisted in the D Co, 192 Infantry 14 Feb. 1865. I am trying to find anyone that may be related him. He was my grgrandfather.-he married Elizabeth Stewart and they moved from PA to Iowa.
If this name rings a bell, please contact me. Thanks, Carol

51st Infantry Reg Pennsylvania, Co A Unit 2303

Chris Gibbs — 14 May 2006 8:28:27 GMT

During the year 1820, Yellow Fever hit the Delaware Valley and killed many of the residents. Records show that 7 of my Williamson and Harlan family ancestors died in Chester County in 1820: Joshua Williamson, blacksmith, his wife Ruth Harlan, and Ruth parents, Caleb Harlan and Margaret Cloud. My ggg-grandfather, Lott Williamson, was born that year, but went twith his brother, Robert, to live with the George Darlington family until they reached adulthood. Lott later served in the Civil War in the Company A, 51st Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania, Unit #2303. I know he married Mary Stockley, of Delaware, but that's all I know. Any connections?

Civil War questions

JeanButler300924 — 26 Aug 2006 7:56:21 GMT

Was there a certain age for a man to be drafted into the service-or volunteer?
Could men recently arrived from England be drafted?
Was there any reasons why a man couldn't be drafted or enlist?
I have an ancestor born in 1830 that came here from England about 1861 or 1862. I'm trying to find out if he was in the war.
Thanks for any answers.
Jean

Civil War Pension

JeanButler300924 — 26 Aug 2006 7:56:21 GMT

I have an ancestor by the name of Wm. Butler born in Eng. 1835. Lived in Luzerne Co.Pa. up to 1900. I found some old notes relating to him but can't understand the note.
"Pension App. # S(?) 45 198"
This isn't the type of pension file number I usually encounter.
I had no idea he was in the CW let alone his regiment, etc.
Is there some way I can find out what this notation means?
P.S. is there an 1890 census of Pa. where I might look for him?
Thanks,
Jean

Harrison Tyler Stiffler, Orderly to Gen. Sherman, d. Dec. 1932

cmovahed1 — 30 May 2006 9:16:59 GMT

From The Monessen Daily Independent (Monessen, PA), Dec. 29, 1932:

Altoona, Pa.-- Harrison Tyler Stiffler, 92, orderly to General Sherman during the Civil War, died in his home in Canoe Creek. Stiffler rode with Sherman when he went between lines to arrange with Gen. Johnston for the surrender of the Confederate Army in North Carolina in 1865.

Morgan Kefover, PA Civil War Veteran photo

old_photos — 16 May 2006 11:34:24 GMT

Morgan Kefover, PA Civil War Veteran - photo

http://www.familyoldphotos.com/pa6/2m/morgan_kefover.htm

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Calvin Miles Malaby, PA Civil War Veteran - photo

old_photos — 16 May 2006 11:27:07 GMT

Calvin Miles Malaby, Civil War Veteran - photo

http://www.familyoldphotos.com/pa6/2c/calvin_miles_malaby.ht...

View over 16,000 old photos on line at http://www.familyoldphotos.com
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Alphus Wilson Swaney, civil war veteran photo

old_photos — 16 May 2006 11:22:29 GMT

Alphus Wilson Swaney photo

http://www.familyoldphotos.com/pa6/2a/alphus_wilson_swaney.h...

View over 16,000 old photos on line at http://www.familyoldphotos.com
Browse by Surname or State - or Search through the photos

James W. Mitchel, 5th PA Artillery - bio

pa_bios — 15 Jun 2006 5:02:57 GMT

Biography of James W. Mitchell, 5th PA Artillery

http://www.historicpa.net/bios/james-w-mitchell.html

Dr. David Stanton, surgeon 1st PA Res Cavalry

pa_bios — 15 Jun 2006 5:02:57 GMT

Biography of Dr. David Stanton

http://www.historicpa.net/bios/david-stanton-dr.html

"Dr. Stanton ..... was appointed Governor as Surgeon in the First Pennsylvania Reserve Cavalry. He served so well with that unit for 18 months that on February 28, 1863, the President appointed him Surgeon of United Volunteers. He had participated in nearly every engagement in which his Cavalry regiment took part though not required to do so, and demonstrated that he was as good a soldier as a surgeon. After several other official appointments, each increasing in responsibility, he was in November, 1865, made Acting Medical Director of the Northern Department of the Ohio, and stationed at Detroit. He was breveted by the President, Lieutenant Colonel in 1865, and Colonel in 1866. In October, 1871, he was elected Auditor General of Pennsylvania....."

WAR RECORDS

Katie Rennie — 23 Apr 2006 4:12:35 GMT

Okay, so a lot of my ancestors fought in the various wars in the US's history including the Civil War, Revolutionary war, War of 1812, etc. And I know what company they were with, and I was wondering, is there any way to find out what battles they fought in? For instance, my family didn't live that far from Gettysburg, and I'm fairly certain no one died in that battle from my family, but it'd be interesting to find out if they were there. Thanks!

Katie

Charles W. August, bio Co. B 12th PA Cav

pa_bios — 15 Jun 2006 5:02:57 GMT

Biography of Charles W. August, Company B, Twelfth Pennsylvania Cavalry

http://www.historicpa.net/bios/2c/charles-w-august.html

John S. Kean, bio - 169th PA Vol Inf; Co. A, 211th PA Vol Inf

pa_bios — 15 Jun 2006 5:02:57 GMT

Biography of John S. Kean

http://www.historicpa.net/bios/2j/john-s-kean.html

"....During the late war he was drafted, October 16, 1862, for nine months, served his time in the One Hundred and Sixty-ninth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, was discharged July 26, 1863, re-enlisted on August 30, same year, in Company A, Two Hundred and Eleventh Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and at the close of the war was honorably discharged, June 6, 1865."

Richard Byers 95th Pennsylvania Infantry Philadelphia

SClowney — 6 Jan 2006 3:57:48 GMT

Looking for photographs of the 95th Infantry, and/or Richard Byers specifically. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

James Huber CO K, 3D, PR

bnielson1 — 29 Mar 2006 4:15:22 GMT

Can someone please help . I am looking for info on a relative. On his tombstone is inscribed "COK, 3D, PR"
I have gone through all the "COK" listings in the archives but could not find anything. Can anyone tell
me where to look. Thanks in advance for your help.

New Book-PA Infantry in Battle of the Crater

Ann — 11 Apr 2006 7:41:19 GMT

Here's the website:
http://www.craterbook.com/

143rd PA

Larry Purtell — 26 Mar 2006 9:22:57 GMT

Any letters,diaries,or photos pertaining to company-H 143rd would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,Larry

Soldier's Children's Homes

erinroz239 — 24 Mar 2006 11:33:01 GMT

Can someone tell me how I would go about getting information on children that were placed in such homes. All had fathers that fought in the Civil War.
I would like to get information on homes in Lancaster and Mt Joy.
Thank you.

Jacob W. Reamer, 211th PA Vol - bio

pa_bios — 15 Jun 2006 5:02:57 GMT

Biography of Jacob W. Reamer

http://www.historicpa.net/bios/2j/jacob-w-reamer.html

Two Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers

Maj. Robert J. Phipps, Co H, 4th PA Cav; 2nd Brig, 2nd Div, Cav Corps - bio

pa_bios — 15 Jun 2006 5:02:57 GMT

Biography of Major Robert J. Phipps

http://www.historicpa.net/bios/2r/robert-j-phipps-maj.html

From the bio: "....he enlisted October 14, 1861, as a private in Company H, Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry, and served until the close of the war, participating in fifty-six engagements and skirmishes and in every important battle in which the Army of the Potomac was engaged. He filled every grade in his regiment from private to major, served a year and a half as inspector general of the Second brigade, Second division, cavalry corps, Army of the Potomac, and was brevetted lieutenant colonel near the close of the war upon the recommendation of General Sheridan, “for gallant, efficient, and meritorious services in action.”

Henry M. Hughes, Co. K, 4th PA Cavalry - bio

pa_bios — 15 Jun 2006 5:02:57 GMT

Biography of Henry M. Hughes

http://www.historicpa.net/bios/2h/henry-m-hughes.html

"Company K, Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry, of which he was elected first lieutenant, and served until honorably discharged, October 17, 1864, rising to the rank of captain and filling for a time the position of chief of staff of the Second brigade, Second division, cavalry corps....."

Col. John Herron Cain - bio

pa_bios — 15 Jun 2006 5:02:57 GMT

Biography of Col. John Herron Cain

Co K, 12th PA Vol; Co. C, 155th PA Vol

http://www.historicpa.net/bios/2j/john-herron-cain-col.html

Walter Lowrie Williams MD, Co C, 62nd PA Vol - bio

pa_bios — 15 Jun 2006 5:02:57 GMT

Walter Lowrie Williams M.D.
Company C, Sixty-second Pennsylvania Volunteers, private, chief bugler of the Second Brigade, First Division, Fifth Corps,

biography

http://www.historicpa.net/bios/2w/walter-lowrie-williams-md....

Philip Schirk, Co. D, 111th PA Vol - bio

pa_bios — 15 Jun 2006 5:02:57 GMT

Biography of Philip Schirk,
Company D, One Hundred and Eleventh Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers

http://www.historicpa.net/bios/2p/philip-schirk.html

Calling all reenactors and historians

DaniCosta — 12 Mar 2006 1:33:27 GMT

No Casino Gettysburg needs your help.

Please, write the PA Gaming Control Board and let them know you don't want a casino at/near Gettysburg, PA.

You can write them at
PO Box 69060
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There is a march on Saturday, April 29th from City Island in Harrisburg to the Capitol in protest of this casino and to deliver the thousands of signatures we have from folks against this horrid idea.

More info can be found at www.nocasinogettysburg.com. Please contact me with any questions.

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Thank you and we hope to have your support. We need you all.

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Pensions for Drafted Militia

Tim McGrogan — 6 Mar 2006 10:13:23 GMT

Where soldiers who served in the Drafted Militia entitled to pensions the same as volunteer soldiers?

Tim McGrogan

Matthias R. Zahniser, Co. B, 140th PA Reserves - bio

pa_bios — 15 Jun 2006 5:02:57 GMT

Biography of Matthias R. Zahniser
Company B, One Hundred and Fortieth Pennsylvania Reserves
http://www.historicpa.net/bios/2m/matthias-r-zahniser.html

Hugh Jackson, Co. B. 100 PA Vol

pa_bios — 15 Jun 2006 5:02:57 GMT

"Hugh Jackson..... who enlisted in 1861 in Company B, One Hundredth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and died, from exposure received in the service, at Newport News, July 25, 1802."

Biography of William A. Jackson

http://www.historicpa.net/bios/2w/william-a-jackson.html

Robert Caldwell - 10th PA Volunteers

pa_bios — 15 Jun 2006 5:02:57 GMT

"Robert Caldwell, who in 1861 enlisted in the Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and died from wounds received at the battle of Bull Run"..... a son of Thomas Caldwell

Biography of Thomas Caldwell
http://www.historicpa.net/bios/2t/thomas-caldwell.html

55th PA Militia Infantry 1863

Tim McGrogan — 2 Mar 2006 12:15:28 GMT

Found on an index, a "John M'Grogen" Company B 55th Militia of 1863 organized at Pittsburgh 27 JUN 1863. Want to find out if this is an ancestor. Where could I find out more information about this? Any info appreciated.

Tim McGrogan

Joseph McBurney m. Elizabeth Civil War Co.B.100th PA. Inf

Mamie FORD Smail — 20 Jan 2006 1:16:30 GMT

I'm looking for my info on JOSEPH McBURNEY b. PA - died in the Battle of COLD HABOR m. Elizabeth
I've found a penion sheet online of a JOSEPH MCBURNEY with a wife (widow) Elizabeth that filed on Nov. 7, 1865
also on the sheet was a miner with last name SHANNON (S or G) W. that was filed June/July 28, 1871
I don't recongnize this name
I'm not sure if this is the Joseph McBurney I'm looking for. the also reads Co.B 100th Pa. Inf.
Doesn't anyone have info on a JOSEPH McBURNEY
Mamie mrford@hotmail.com

114th PA Vol

alchfam — 16 Jan 2006 8:36:23 GMT

Does any one have a clue as to how or where I could track down a list of members of the 114th PA Vol. band. Several were captured in 1862 and released by exchange, but I can't seem to find any listing of the band members.

Your help is appreciated,
ray

records question

kmd410 — 4 Feb 2006 4:46:19 GMT

Are there files on military service and/or pensions for civil war regiments from PA anywhere besides NARA?
I am trying to find info on someone who supposedly died in Libby prison in Jan 1865 but his military file from NARA was incomplete. Does anyone know if Richmond, VA would have death certificates for prisoners who died there? Thanks!

141st PA regiment/ Co A Infantry

cameronparkmom — 2 Feb 2006 11:15:18 GMT

I have found that my Gr-Grandfather MOSES WHEELER was enlisted in Co. A the 141 regiment from Pennsylvania on 18 Aug 1862 and was wounded and captured in battle at Wilderness, Va and captured the same day. Family legend says he was taken to Andersonville Prison, but I have not been able to find his name on any of the lists. He ended up in Sickel General Hospital in Alexandria, Va after the war. Does anyone have any information as to where he went from there or what prison he was in?
Janet

68th Pennsylvania Company A

vinmaur — 29 Jan 2006 11:48:25 GMT

I'm trying to locate a photo of the 68th Pennsylvania Infantry Company A. My husbands g-g-grandfather Alexander Mervine was in the 68th and we would love to have a photo.