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12th Regiment ME Infantry, Hart's Island

jshepard153 — 24 May 2008 8:57:41 GMT

I have a copy of a service record for someone who was in the 12th Regiment, Company H. It indicates he was confined to Hart's Island. He was released, and given an Honorable Discharge and pension.

This confuses me. Were Union soldiers confined there as well? Nothing in my leads me to believe this is the case. If he (and apparently 20 others of the same regiment) did something of a criminal nature that would have them confined by their own side, why would they be released with an Honorable Discharge?

Anyone have any info that can help me? Anyone know of a roster of prosoners held at Hart's Island?

History-forms.com

Ann_Keegan33 — 23 Apr 2008 4:05:12 GMT

Can not register to get on History-form http://www.history-forums.com Says Image verification does not match Explain what this is Thank you

Letters from Soldiers online

lorischulze — 5 Apr 2002 1:35:10 GMT

New letters have been added to Past Voices: Letters Home

http://pastvoices.com/

Stop by, spend a few moments reading these great pieces of history and hopefully find an ancestor or two!

Carter, James in Pembroke Maine to his sister Annie (Mrs. Grenville Redding) September 13, 1864
http://pastvoices.com/usa/cart18641309.shtml

The Clark brothers, Sangerville, Maine

RonCoddington1 — 21 Sep 2007 11:18:44 GMT

Searching for letters, journals, and other personal and public documents referencing the life and military service of the three Clark brothers from Sangerville, Maine:

James Clark: Initially a first lieutenant in Company E of the Eighteenth Maine Infantry, he later became adjutant of the First Maine Heavy Artillery, and died of wounds on July 24, 1864.

Frank Clark: Initially a private in Company E of the First Maine Heavy Artillery, he rose to become a first lieutenant and mustered out of the army in 1866.

Whiting S. Clark: Initially captain of Company E of the Eighteenth Maine Infantry, he later became major of the First Maine Heavy Artillery, and left the regiment with a disability discharge in late 1865. He died in Des Moines, Iowa, on April 26, 1891.

Any and all help appreciated.

Photos of Company C 24th maine infantry

donnagerry1 — 5 Jul 2007 8:17:35 GMT

Can anyone tell me where I can find photos of Company C, 24th Maine infantry? Did all regiments have a photo taken? My gr gr grandfather John Hyer was in this regiment and I would really like to find some sort of photo of him.

Thanks!

28th Regiment Maine Infantry look-up, please

barefoot60 — 24 Sep 2006 12:25:34 GMT

I am trying to find info on Curtis Davis who was in the 28th Regiment. If someone could do a look-up, I'd be forever grateful!! Thanks!

20th Maine Vol. Co. C

jamesallen167 — 31 Jul 2006 11:55:04 GMT

I'm trying to find out any information about Benjamin F. Chase Cpl of the 20th Maine Co.C Volunteer Infantry.

CROCKETT, Albert - 2nd Reg. MVI

JHarrold9325 — 26 Jun 2005 10:26:40 GMT

Searching ofr information on Albert CROCKETT - Pvt. Co.B 2nd regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry. Is there a searchable on-line site to locate information. I beleive that he is the son of Nathl. CROCKETT.

soldiers out of Maine

Bruce McLellan — 27 Apr 2006 7:18:52 GMT

Am trying to find out if any of my McLennans served in the
Maine infantry.
James McLennan
or his sons
George, James, David
or perhaps the elder's father-
Donald McLennan

look-up of Andrew J. Russell of the 29th Maine infrantry

James Evans — 2 Oct 2005 3:47:42 GMT

I want to find out of this ancestor of mine was the same Andrew Russell who I Think originally came from New Brunswick, Canada. I hope this the same ancestor who was from Bangor , Maine.

Thanks----------------------James

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

AntoinnetteMaize26 — 27 Mar 2004 7:38:02 GMT

Know this is a long shot but? Searching for info on missing Henry Pletsch. Around long enough to father my 1st Gr Grandfather of the same name in Mass, Mother's name Margaret Wahler. Wondering if Henry may have died in Civil War? Anyone with info on Pletschs in the civil war? Thanks, Toni Maize in Nevada

Edward Sisk - Maine - Civil War Roster

MaryBoudreau51 — 2 Aug 2002 4:05:20 GMT

We are look ing for information Edwark Sisk's Union Army Company. Where were they stationed in Maine? We like to find him on a roster.

He was in the D 7 MAINE INF/1MAINE INF/SGT

Residence: Martinsburg, NY
Enlisted: 22 Aug 1861 State: Maine
Born: 1844

Thank you,
Mary B

Doten's and the 9'th Maine

Kelly Hunter — 22 May 2003 6:44:01 GMT

Looking for more information on 3 brothers, William, Lucian and Samuel Doten of Baring, Maine who served with the 9'th Maine.

Who Was John W. Porter?

Bryce A. Suderow — 19 Aug 2005 12:22:47 GMT

I found in the National Tribune a letter written by John W. Porter, a newly enlisted soldier, dated Oct. 8,1864. He gives his location as Virginia. There are indications that he was in a Maine regiment.

Does anyone know which regiment he was in?

Bryce A. Suderow

CROCKETT, Leander (not Albert)

JHarrold9325 — 26 Jun 2005 10:53:50 GMT

Error made, so sorry. Looking for Leander CROCKETT 26 Maine Infantry. He was a Pvt. Film number M543 roll 5.

Sorry for error.

Jocelyn

Maine Military Men 1917-1918

Carole B. Foss — 19 Jun 2002 4:09:14 GMT

Would any one have access to Maine Military Men 1917-1918
that could do lookup for me? Our town is in the process of erecting an Honor Roll for our veterans that served their country and we need a listing of all that joined listing their home town as Mattawamkeag, Maine. Would really appreciated any help. Thanks so much. Carole B. Foss

Lt. Joseph Whelply photo on line

Not_A_Relative — 13 Jun 2005 6:37:54 GMT

Photo of Lt. Joseph Whelpley
on line in the Civil War Section familyoldphotos.com

To view the photo
http://www.familyoldphotos.com/5c/2l/lt_joseph_whelpley.htm

soldiers

Bruce Stevens — 3 Nov 2004 1:18:12 GMT

Looking for info on James M Stevens from Maine Could be from Steuben Might have been in the 9 th or 29 th reg

Maine POW burials in Richmond

Jeffry Burden — 16 Nov 2004 3:45:35 GMT

I am pleased to announce the creation of a web site detailing the story of hundreds of federal soldiers buried in Richmond 1861-63, including recently discovered facts about what actually happened to the men. A number of Maine soldiers are among the dozens of listed names. Find it at:

http://home.comcast.net/~shockoehill

Thanks -

Jeffry Burden

Maine veterans in CA veteran's home, 1884-1887

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

BALCH, Horatio G., 43; Residence when entered service: Maine; Date of enlistment: Apr 29 1861; Regiment: 6th Regiment Maine Volunteers and "Stmr Vanderbilt"; Date of discharge: Feb 15 1864

COLLINS, Michael, 60; Residence when entered service: Bangor, ME; Date of enlistment: Sept 21 1861; Regiment: 9th Maine Volunteers; Date of discharge: June 21 1862

ROBINSON, Gena H., 61; Residence when entered service: Augusta, ME; Date of enlistment: Sept 19 1861; Regiment: 9th Maine Volunteers; Date of discharge: Aug 16 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.

James M Stevens

Bruce Stevens — 4 Nov 2004 12:52:30 GMT

James M Stevens born in 1843 in Mainelived in Industry in 1880 married Velzora Frederic Possible soldier in Civil War. any verification?

Porter M.Thompson

Leonard Dannemann — 6 Jun 2004 2:07:43 GMT

researching soldier who served in 28th Reg. & 2nd Cavalry.
also seeking info on family, and his widow Amanda(Lydia A.Gray) who filed for widow pension 1890

civil war

sop170 — 10 Sep 2004 3:07:06 GMT

General Henry Prince of Eastport Maine.

Milton J. Drury, 8th Maine Infantry

hrob — 31 May 2004 5:14:14 GMT

Can anyone provide any information on Milton J. Drury, F&S Company, 8th Maine Infantry?
He enlisted as a pvt and mustered out as 2 Cl Musician.

Thanks

Was Enoch Craig Jr. in the civil war??????

Rebecca Garrlentini — 27 May 2004 8:49:02 GMT

Was Enoch Craig Jr. in the civil war? Gee, any help someone could give me on this would be ever so kind of you. Rumor has it that he held the title of " Major ". Sure would like to confirm where the title of Major came from.

Enoch Craig Jr.
b. Sept. 8 , 1795 in Augusta, Kennecbec County, Maine
Parents were Enoch Craig Sr. & Dorothy Starling
d. May 8, 1874 in Richmond, Sagadahpc County, Maine
Buried in Farmington, Farnklin County, Maine at the Riverside Cemetery.
Married to Julia Ann Cooper. Both Enoch & Julia also lived in Pittston & Freeman Maine.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Garrlentini

garrlentini1@aol.com

First Maine Heavy Artillery--looking for roster and/or muster records for Comp K

Betty Tartas — 16 May 2004 7:18:14 GMT

Is there anyone out there who can do a lookup for me? I am looking for roster and muster records for the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery Company K. I have found Thomas Kennedy, Jotham J Kennedy and Daniel Kennedy listed on the Civil War Soldiers & Sailors website, all in Company K. My gg grandfather was Thomas Kennedy, and in 1860 census his nephew Jotham Kennedy was living with him in Portland ME. Daniel Kennedy was either another nephew, or Thomas' brother. I would like to find records that show the ages of these individuals when they enlisted so that I can ascertain that they were indeed my family members.

I noticed that there is a CD-Rom of an out of print book on the First Maine Heavy Artillery, but I have a Macintosh Computer, and it was not clear whether the CD would work on a Mac

Any help greatly appreciated.

Maine Civil War Pension Indexes?

gvause41 — 1 May 2004 8:41:13 GMT

Hello,

Can anyone tell me if their Maine Civil War Pension index online and what is the URL? thank you for your help.

Pat Vause, Daytona Beach, Fl

Maine Autobiography Published

clarencewoodcock31 — 4 Oct 2005 12:55:39 GMT

Old Hickory - The Autobiography of Horace H. Shaw
Captain, First Maine Heavy Artillery
Citizen of Maine
1842 - 1921

This previously unpublished work was written by Mr. Shaw in the very early 1900’s, and contains three primary 'sections.' His Early Life, 1842-1860; The Civil War, 1861-1865; and Civilian Life - Shoe Factories 1866-1910. Each section contains a wealth of historical information.

242 pages on CDROM
Available online at http://www.cwpublishing.com/

9th Maine Infantry Volunteers, Company A (KIDDER)

Betty — 23 Aug 2003 1:04:12 GMT

8th Me. Infantry

Leigth — 9 Feb 2004 10:11:17 GMT

Anyone know anything about a C.O. Tucker? Found the headstone while doing research and can't seem to find any info.

23rd Maine Regiment

Bobbie M. Bowler — 2 Sep 2002 1:15:37 GMT

I am looking for information for a friend of mine who is working on a book about the 23rd Maine Regiment. He is looking for letters, diaries, photographs and any information about soldiers who served with the 23rd Maine. Please feel free to email me and I will get you his address. Thank you.
Bobbie:-)

Horace S. HOBBS>Sixth Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company "A"

liteana — 11 Apr 2002 8:56:33 GMT

Family says that Hannah & Horace got divorced and she remarried a WELCH. Would like to find other children if any.
Horace went to Florida. Would like to find out when & where he died, where he is buried and if he remarried.
He was a Civil War vet. from Maine
Looking for parents, birth date, death date & other marriages for Horace & Hannah.
Also interested in divorce info. Can anyone help ????
Please !
I have the following information on them -
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Marriage records, 1839-1891 Piscataquis County (Maine). Clerk of the Courts
Horace S. HOBBS & Hannah M. PERHAM
Date: 8 May 1858
Place: Civil, Piscataquis, Maine
Found at: www.familysearch.org
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1880 Census Rockland, Knox, Maine shows Horace S. (44) & wife Annie HOBBS (42 with one child Lindley (age 15 yrs.).
I know Horace & Hannah had daughter Cora who married Fred CUNNINGHAM.
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Horace S. HOBBS
Company "A" , Regiment 6th Maine Infantry
Side: Union
Rank in Pvt.
Rank out Lieut.
Film # M543 roll 10
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From the 1863 Maine Adjutant General's Report, Sixth Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company "A";

Horace S. Hobbs, Sergeant, 24 years of age, resident of Milo, Maine, Married, Mustered into U.S. service on July 15, 1861,
[under "Remarks"}"Promoted to Second Lieutenant"

Under "Present Organization of the Company", Horace S. Hobbs, Second Lieutenant, was promoted on June 3, 1863.

8th Maine

Gregg_Macklin — 22 Oct 2003 5:19:38 GMT

Anyone have any information on the 8th Maine and Edwin C Treadwell? I have his job listed as Wagon Maker

1st Lt. T.B. Grover 4th Maine prisoner exchange

1NikkiPerry — 18 Jun 2004 2:51:23 GMT

1st Lt. T.B. Grover was exchanged for 1st Lt. Jas.S. Whitehead of the North Carolina Volunteers. This information comes from a prisoner exchange roll-I have nothing further.

Maine E 5th Light Artillery - ?

sbrock78 — 10 Aug 2003 3:00:47 GMT

Hi - I am interested in any company roster-type information on this Co. Dates from 1870 - 1880. I am trying to locate a Henry Conrad, stationed at Ft Preble @ 1875.
Any information - direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks !!

HILL, Joseph C and James B Civil War

Gene — 10 Aug 2003 6:06:01 GMT

Would like to find out more and acquire copies of records.

Civil War Research and Genealogy Database Soldier History
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________

Joseph C. Hill

Residence Patten ME; 23 years old.

Enlisted on 9/7/1861 as a Private.

On 9/7/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. ME 8th Infantry
He was discharged for disability on 4/3/1862

James B. Hill

Residence Patten ME; 46 years old.

Enlisted on 12/28/1861 as a Captain.

On 12/28/1861 he was commissioned into "I" Co. ME 14th Infantry
He Resigned on 12/4/1862

perez tillson battle of bull run-----1856 death?

k.darney — 10 Oct 2002 6:00:08 GMT

if anyone has any info on perez tillson and the cilvil war i would like to hear about it.
thanks

james parsons

pilgrim2 — 14 Apr 2005 3:23:57 GMT

died at Salisbury NC Dec. 1864, no marker, is there anyway I can find out exactly what site he is buried in. He was with the 16th. Me. Co A, taken prisoner Weldon railroad, Aug. 1864. He had been ordered to Co. D, but did not make it there, thank you for any ino..

7th Maine Regiment

Bobbie M. Bowler — 2 Sep 2002 1:18:05 GMT

I am working on a book about the 7th Maine Regiment. I am looking for letters, diaries, photographs and any information regarding those who served with the 7th Maine Regiment. Please email me. Thank you! Bobbie:-)

Petersburg -- "The Cockade City"

Ashleigh Moody, Petersburg — 16 Aug 2002 4:41:17 GMT

"Petersburg is to be, and shall be, defended on her outer walls, on her inner lines, at her corporation bounds, in every street, and around every temple of God, and altar of man."
--General Wise, 1864.

For your review and enjoyment the following Petersburg website under construction is provided at:

http://hometown.aol.com/craterroad/index.html

This past subject resolution of this gallant city -- is again being put to another severe test, for we encounter the shocks of today as well as yesterday.

Updated for your review:

http://www2.control.com/~emoore/p-burg

Inquirys and Input welcomed.

P.S. You are remembered here!

Maine Officers Killed at Fussell's Mill Va. Aug. 16, 1864

streetstories — 28 Nov 2002 8:47:59 GMT

Does anyone know how these 3 officers were killed, ie. by gunshot, shell or saber?

1. Lt. William A. Campbell of the 9th Maine Inf. and
2. Capt. Luther Lawrence 11th Maine Inf.
Capt. Francis W. Sabine, 1th Maine Inf.

Bryce

civilwar photos

ilihny — 11 Jun 2002 11:08:04 GMT

Try these sites.

http://www.state.me.us/sos/arc/archives/military/civilwar/ci...

http://carlisle-www.army.mil/usamhi/

James B. & Dean S.R. Sherman

nperez4854 — 2 Mar 2002 7:10:41 GMT

James and Dean were from East Machias Maine. James was with Co. H, 9th. infantry Regiment, Dean was with Co. H 28th Infantry Regiment. Any info on theses 2 units [such as unit pictures] or info on the troops themselves would be wonderful. Dean was my great grandfather and James was my great uncle. Thank You Nancy

Sanborn's

kmendez3444 — 13 Jan 2002 12:50:41 GMT

looking for any information on Daniel Samborne and Sarah Morrell.Thank you

Welcome!

kinhunter2 — 18 May 2006 3:35:57 GMT

I want to welcome all of you to the Maine Civil War Queries board. Please feel free to post a query that pertains to any of your ancestors from Maine that were involved in the Civil War.

The First Maine Heavy Artillery

Clarence Woodcock — 13 Nov 2001 8:23:58 GMT

This long out-of-print regimental reference is now available again.

See http://www.cwpublishing.com/

Clarence Woodcock

Nathaniel Stewart and Loren Stewart/Steward

binky123 — 10 Jun 2002 6:34:44 GMT

On the Maine 1890 special veteran's census are listed two Civil War veteran's from Montville, Maine. They are Nathaniel Stewart and Loren Steward/Stewart. Would anyone know if these two were related? Nathaniel married Elizabeth and had children Amanda b.1844, Asa b.1852, Nathaniel b. 1856, Lafayette born 1860

James Lewin

lcamrich — 31 Dec 2003 2:33:33 GMT

I have Civil War Pension papers for one James Lewin, Houlton, Arootstock County, Maine. (Born Halifax, Nova Scotia) Enlisted June 1, 1861. Discharged Oct. 17, 1864.
If anyone is interested in these papers, please contact me.

bracketts in civil war from phillips me

joannabrackettburnham — 9 Aug 2001 8:36:43 GMT

looking for info on ansel brackett from phillips, me who fought in the battle of marianna, fl in 1864, and died the next day in marianna. he was aprox 20. he enlisted in the 2nd calvary, maine in december 1863 along with an asa brackett. asa appears to have died prior to ansel. asa was 18 when he enlisted.

civil war 11th infantry

cherry14 — 4 Jul 2001 3:52:08 GMT

looking for any info

thanks ahead

Kingsbury Eastman PARKER of Portland, Maine

KDonahue4532 — 30 Aug 2004 1:22:54 GMT

We are looking for the ancestry of Kingsbury Eastman PARKER (6 Apr 1824 ME - 5 Nov 1884 Portland, Cumberland, ME) who married 24 May 1847 Portland to Roscilvia REDLON (1825 ME - 17 Dec 1866 Portland).

Their children were: Kingie PARKER (b 1848); Rosie PARKER (b 1849); Joseph Kingsbury PARKER (21 Dec 1850 - 31 Dec 1936 Los Altos, Santa Clara, CA) who married Carrie Francis STEVENS; Olive J. PARKER (22 Oct 1851 - 1 Nov 1879 Portland); Ellen E. PARKER b 1853. All were born in Portland, Cumberland, ME.

Kingsbury Eastman PARKER was a mariner: "Once mate of Steam Packet Daniel Webster. Since 1863 employee of Portland Steam Packet Company...efficient pilot and Capt. at time of death in command of steamer Forest City". His residence "From 1866 to 1884 he lived on Pine St. and was pilot of Forest City." (obit 6 Nov 1884, "The Press", Portland, ME)

Pvt. Theodore Arey, Company M, Maine Horse Artillery, Civil War

Tom Camfield — 17 Mar 2003 3:27:35 GMT

I am seeking information on a Pvt. Theodore Arey, said to have served with Co. M, Maine Horse Artillery, from 1863-1865. Only information I have at present is that he suffered a saber wound to the wrist. I would like information on his family, his area of origin, his regiment/company, etc. He came west to Puget Sound and became a sea captain.