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Company F, 6th US Cavalry Roster, Part II

30 Tuesday Dec 2008

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Bappenger, August, Private, July 3, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged July 3, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA, a private.

Barlow, George, Private July 3, 1861. Called “Billy”. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged July 3, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA, a private.

Bates, Butler H., Private, October 25, 1862. From Erie Co, NY. Prior service as private in Company E, 3rd WI Infantry. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Coats. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on June 29, 1864 at Camp 6th Cavalry, VA as a private.

Belote, James, Private, October 28, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Claflin. Prior service in Company G, 1st MN Infantry. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on May, 19, 1864 as a private.

Bemis, Joseph G., Private, October 25, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Coats. Prior service as private in Company G, 1st MN Infantry. Killed at Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863.

Besk, John, Private, December 14, 1864. Enlisted in Philadelphia by CPT Rodenbough. Deserted January 29, 1865.

Besser, Adam, Private, July 15, 1861. 27 years old at time of enlistment. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Wounded on July 3, 1863 at Fairfield, PA, saber wound on head. Hospitalized August 4, 1863 in Annapolis, MD. Hospitalized April 9, 1864 at Annaplois Junction, MD. Hospitalized June 7, 1864 at Pittsburgh, PA. Discharged July 25, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA, a private.

Bichler, Thomas, Private, July 11, 1861. Also Behler and Bishler. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Detached duty as butcher Oct 1861. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 11, 1864 at Lighthouse Point, VA, a private.

Blacksmith, Andrew, Private, October 28, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Claflin. Enlisted as a private in Company G, 9th PA Reserve Corps on July 24, 1861. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 24, 1864 at Lighthouse Point, VA as a private.

Bock, Jacob, Private, July 15, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Deserted from Camp East of Capitol, Washington on November 28, 1861. Separate record says died of pithias pulmonalis at Washington, DC, a private.

Brooks, Robert F., Private, July 6, 1861. Enlisted at Pittsburgh by LT McLean at age 21. Transferred from Company F to Company C when he was re-enlisted by LT Tupper at Brandy Station on February 8, 1864.

Brown, James, Private, November 22, 1864. Enlisted in Harrisburg, PA by LT McDonald. Deserted July 19, 1865.

Brown, John C., Private, December 16, 1864. Enlisted in Cincinatti by LT Sweatman. Deserted January 26, 1865.

Buck, George, Private, July 26, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Deserted November 21, 1861.

Campbell, Bernard, Private, November 9, 1864. Enlisted in Cincinatti by CPT Gordon. Died of tuberculosis December 3, 1865 at Hicks Hospital, Baltimore, MD, a private.

Center, Charles W., Private, October 22, 1862. Prior service as a private, Company A, 78th NY infantry. Deserted from May 11, 1863.

Charlton Jr., Joseph, Private, July 11, 1861. From Allegheny Co, PA. Born in Newcastle, England. Enlisted at Pittsburgh by LT McLean, age 20. Wounded at Fairfield July 3, 1863. Discharged for disability July 29, 1864 in West Philadelphia.

Closz, Jacob, Private, July 22, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Deserted from Camp Scott, PA on August 25, 1861.

Collins, Robert, Private, July 23, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Deserted August 5, 1861.

Conley, Joseph, Private, November 9, 1864. Enlisted in Cincinatti by CPT Gordon. Deserted December 15, 1864, apprehended December 23, 1864, deserted July 1, 1865.

Conway, Michael, Private, July 3, 1861. Born in County Kerry, Ireland. Enlisted at Pittsburgh by LT McLean, age 32. Injured during training at Camp East of the Capitol when his horse carried him against a limb protruding from a stump, injuring him internally. Died of disease January 1, 1862.

Cook, James, Private, December 23, 1864. Enlisted in New York City by CPT Paulding. Deserted January 27, 1865.

Couse, James, Private, December 24, 1865. Enlisted in New York City by CPT Paulding. Deserted January 31, 1865, apprehended February 3, 1865, deserted February 9, 1865.

Craig, Louis Y., Private, December 7, 1864. Enlisted in Philadelphia by CPT Rodenbough. Deserted February 26, 1865.

Craven, John, Private, July 8, 1861. Born in Galway, Ireland. From Allegheny Co, PA. Ironworker by trade. Discharged for disability 30 July 1863 from General Hospital, Washington, DC, a private.

Daily, Patrick, Private, November 12, 1864. Enlisted in Harrisburg, PA by LT McDonald. Deserted May 27, 1865.

Dann, Almon C., Private, October 28, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Claflin. Prior service as a private in Company G, 106th PA Infantry. Transferred from Company F to Company G, date unknown. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on February 28, 1865 at Winchester, VA, a private.

Davis, Chas., Private, November 16, 1864. Enlisted in Harrisburg, PA by LT McDonald. Deserted May 27, 1865.

Davis, Evan, Private, July 9, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 9, 1864 as a private.

Davis, Sidney M., Private, July 8, 1864. Enlisted at Pittsburgh by LT McLean, age 20. Captured at the battle of Fairfield July 3, 1863. Paroled September 23, 1863 at City Point, Va. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 8, 1864, a private.

Dawson, William I., Private, October 25, 1862. Enlisted as private, Company H, 28 PA Infantry on July 11, 1861. Transferred to 6th US Cav October 25, 1862. Captured at Fairfield July 3, 1863. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on July 16, 1864, a private.

Dervin, John C., Private, October 25, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Coats. Prior service as a private, Company A, 3rd WI Infantry. Discharged June 29, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service at Camp 6th Cavalry, a private.

Drake, Ellis, Private, July 25, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged July 25, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service, a private.

Draker, Christian, Private, July 16, 1861. Born Hanover, Germany. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean, age 31. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 16, 1864 at Lighthouse Point, Va.

Elmer, Henry A., Private, December 24, 1864. Enlisted in Cincinatti by LT Sweatman. Deserted April 22, 1865.

Evans, James, Private, July 22, 1861. Enlisted at Pittsburgh by LT McLean, age 19. Killed at the battle of Funkstown, MD July 7, 1863.

Ewing, John, Private, December 14, 1864. Enlisted in Cincinatti by LT Sweatman. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on December 14, 1867 at Camp Wilson, TX, a private.

Ferguson, William, Private, July 3, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean, age 32. Deserted from Camp East of Capitol November 21, 1861. Joined from desertion at CEOC December 12, 1861. Discharged July 3, 1864 at Lighthouse Point, VA.

Fisher, William, Private, December 10, 1864. Born in St. Catherine, Canada West. Enlisted in Cleveland by LT Drummond. Deserted January 26, 1865.

Fleischer, Mathias, Farrier, July 3, 1861. Also Matthias Flascher. Born Konigsberg, Germany. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean, age 32. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, Virginia on July 3, 1864 as a farrier.

Gargan, James, Private, July 6, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Died of fever in Washington, DC on December 3, 1861.

Gargan, Peter, Private, July 6, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Deserted from Camp East of the Capitol on January 27, 1862.

Gipson, Samuel T., Private, September 26, 1864. Enlisted in Cincinnati by CPT Gordon. No further record available.

Gorman, Patrick, Private, October 24, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville by LT Coats. Reenlisted on February 9, 1864 at Camp 6th Cavalry, VA as a private.

Grener, Adolph, Private, August 15, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Sick in Washington Jan-Feb 1862. Discharged for disability at Washington April 17, 1862.

Grisom, Franklin, Private, November 10, 1864. Enlisted in Cincinnati by CPT Gordon. Deserted July 30, 1865.

Gross, Sebastian, Farrier, August 9, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged for disability on July 29, 1864 in West Philadelphia, PA as a farrier.

Haffner, Louis, Private July 7, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged for disability August 6, 1862 in Washington, DC as a private.

Hargreaves, Henry, Private, July 8, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Deserted to the enemy in November 1862.

Hefler, Charles, Private, July 13, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on July 13, 1864 as a private.

Company F, 6th US Cavalry Roster, Part III

30 Tuesday Dec 2008

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Henry, Mathew, Private, December 9, 1864. Enlisted in Cincinnati by LT Sweatman. Deserted January 25, 1865.

Heverin, Thomas, Private, December 30, 1861. Enlisted in Cincinnati by LT McLean. Reenlisted July 9, 1864 at Brandy Station, VA by LT Tupper into Company B as a private. Discharged February 10, 1867 at the expiration of his term of service at Austin, TX as a private.

Heyse, Julius, Private, July 6, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Deserted July 8, 1862.

Hoffman, Lewis, Private, July 7, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged for disability August 6, 1862 in Washington, DC as a private.

Hollister, George N., Private, October 28, 1862. From Glastonbury, CN. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Claflin. Prior service as a private in Company E, 1st MN Infantry. Discharged April 29, 1864 at the expiration of his term at Camp 6th Cavalry, VA as a private.

Hopfengarten, Christian, Private, August 7, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Died of disease October 26, 1862 at Washington, DC. Buried in Military Asylum Cemetery.

Howenstein, George W., Private, October 28, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Claflin. Enlisted as a private on May 4, 1861 in Company G, 9th PA Reserve Corps. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on May 6, 1864 in the field as a private.

Huber, John, Private, October 28, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Claflin. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Brandy Station, VA on April 28, 1864 as a private.

Irons, James A., Private, July 25, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Deserted from Camp Scott, PA on August 23, 1861.

Jeffcoat, Emanuel, Private, December 31, 1864. Enlisted in New York City by CPT Paulding. Deserted September 27, 1865.

Jefferson, Rufus H., Private, October 28, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Claflin. Prior service as a private in Company E, 1st MN Infantry. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on July 24, 1864.

Jewell, Benjamin H., Private, October 25, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Claflin. Prior service as a private in Company G, 1st MN Infantry. Discharged for dysentery on November 16, 1863 from General Hospital No 21 near Richmond, VA as a private.

Keene, Saml., Private, December 16, 1864. Enlisted in Cincinnati by LT Sweatman. Deserted July 31, 1865.

Kelly, John, Private, October 31, 1864. Enlisted in Cincinnati by CPT Gordon. Deserted November 24, 1864.

Kelsey, George B., Private, October 28, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Claflin. Prior service in Company E, 1st MN Infantry. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on May 23, 1864 at Camp 6th Cavalry, VA as a private.

Kettelburger, Jacob, Private, July 26, 1861. Born in Altdorf, Germany. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean, age 21. Died November 18, 1863 of pneumonia while a POW in a general hospital in Richmond as a private.

Kirk, Hugh, Private, July 23, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Deserted January 17, 1863.

Kirk, Peter, Private, December 10, 1864. Enlisted in Cincinnati by LT Sweatman. Deserted January 27, 1865.

Kohlhepp, Wilhelm, Private, July 13, 1861. Also William. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged November 25, 1862 by order of the Secretary of War at Belle Plain, VA as a private.

Kohlmeier, Karl, Saddler, July 23, 1861. Also Charles A. Kohlmeyer. Born in Bavaria on July 4, 1838. Enlistedin Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged in the field at the expiration of his term of service on July 24, 1864.

Larimore, John, Private, October 25, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Coats. Prior service as a private in Company B, 3rd WI Infantry. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on June 29, 1864 at Camp 6th Cavalry, VA as a private.

Leonard, John, Private, July 11,1861. Born in Staffordshire, England. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean, age 22. Discharged on July 10, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service at Light House Point, VA.

Lewis, James T., Private, December 15, 1864. Enlisted in Philadelphia by CPT Rodenbough. Deserted January 26, 1865.

Lewis, William, Private, July 16, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Deserted May 10, 1863.

Luh, Casper, Private, July 3, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on July 3, 1864 as a private.

Manell, Matthias, Private, October 28, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Claflin. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on June 29, 1864 at Camp 6th Cavalry, VA as a private.

Maenner, Charles, Private, July 15, 1861. Also Maners. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on July 15, 1864 as a private.

Mariony, Eugene, Private, November 25, 1864. Born in Troy, France. Enlisted in Cincinnati by CPT Gordon. Deserted May 31, 1865.

McAlligott, Charles, Private, July 9, 1861. Born in County Kerry, Ireland. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean, age 20. Deserted July 19, 1863, apprehended October 6, 1863. He was discharged July 9, 1864 at Lighthouse Point, VA as a private.

McHarnas, William, Private, July 11, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on July 11, 1864 as a private.

McKeefery, Thomas, Private, July 8, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on July 8, 1864 as a private.

McKibbin, John W., Private, July 6, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on July 6, 1864 as a private.

Miller, Joseph, Private, October 25, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Coats. Enlisted as a private in Company H, 28th PA Infantry on July 11, 1861. Discharged April 25, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA as a private.

Miner, Henry, Private, October 31, 1864. Enlisted in Cincinnati by CPT Gordon. Deserted April 24, 1865.

Mittelstetter, John, Private, July 5, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 5, 1864 as a private.

Montgomery, Thomas, Farrier, October 28, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Claflin. Reenlisted on February 9, 1864 at Camp 6th Cavalry, VA by LT Tupper.

Motts, Phillip, Private, October 28, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Claflin. Prior service as a private in Company B, 33rd IN infantry. Discharged July 16, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA as a private.

Muller, Gottlieb, Private, July 16, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 16, 1864 as a private.

Murphy, Frederick, Private, November 22, 1864. Enlisted in Harrisburg, PA by LT McDonald. Deserted January 27, 1865. Was shot for desertion at Harpers Ferry, VA on March 3, 1865 per Special Order 20, Middle Military District, dated February 28, 1865.

Murry, Andrew, Private, November 15, 1864. Enlisted in Harrisburg, PA by LT McDonald. Deserted July 30, 1865.

Nellis, Dennis, Private, July 13, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Reenlisted on February 9, 1864 at Brandy Station, VA as a private.

Newell, Alonzo, Private, October 28, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Claflin. Prior service as a private in Company K, 3rd WI Infantry. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on June 29, 1864 at Camp 6th Cavalry, VA as a private.

Nold, Frank X., Private, July 24, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on July 24, 1864 as a private.

Noon, Martin, Private, November 11, 1864. Enlisted in Cincinnati by CPT Gordon. Deserted on July 30, 1865.

Norris, James, Private, August 29, 1864. Enlisted in Harrisburg, PA by LT McDonald. Deserted on August 21, 1865.

O’Brian, John, Private, December 5, 1864. Also O’Brien. Enlisted in Cincinnati by LT Drummond. Deserted January 10, 1865.

O’Connell, James, Private, July 19, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Deserted October 18, 1861, apprehended September 4, 1863. Discharged February 24, 1864 as sentence of General Court Martial, HQ, Cavalry Corps at Camp 6th Cavalry, VA as a private.

Perveil, Laughton, Private, October 22, 1864. Born in Toronto, Canada. Enlisted in Cleveland, OH by LT Drummond. Deserted April 24, 1865.

Pierce, William A., Private, July 4, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service in the field on July 4, 1864 as a private.

Pinkerton, Eli, Private, November 21, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by CPT Hays. Died of typhoid fever on May 31, 1865 at Judiciary Square Hospital, Washington, DC as a private.

Plate, Henry, Private, July 3, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Deserted to the enemy in November 1862.

Powell, Patrick, Private, July 4, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Deserted August 13, 1863, apprehended October 18, 1863. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 4, 1864 in the field as a private.

Company F, 6th US Cavalry Roster, Part IV

30 Tuesday Dec 2008

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Purath, August, Private, October 25, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Coats. Prior service in Company B, 3rd WI Infantry. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on June 29, 1864 in the field as a private.

Purcell, John, Private, July 3, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Deserted September 1, 1861.

Purcell, Patrick, Private, July 26, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Deserted December 3, 1861.

Reinel, Henry, Private, July 19, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 19, 1864 in the field as a private.

Riely, Henry, Private, July 6, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 6, 1864 as a private.

Ritz, Henry, Private, July 6, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 6, 1864 as a private.

Roehl, Frank, Private, July 16, 1861. Also Rohl. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 16, 1864 as a private.

Ryan, Patrick, Private, November 16, 1864. Enlisted in Cincinnati by CPT Gordon. Deserted May 1, 1865.

Schafer, Sebastian, Private, July 16, 1861. Also Schaler. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Died of disease in Washington, DC on July 18, 1862 as a private.

Scheide, George, Private, July 6, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged due to disease on November 6, 1861 at Washington, DC as a private.

Schilling, Jacob, Private, July 11, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 11, 1864 as a private.

Schilling, John, Private, July 26, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 26, 1864 as a private.

Schilling, William, Private, July 12, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 12, 1864 as a private.

Schmuckler, John, Private, July 9, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Deserted November 21, 1861.

Schnell, Augustus, Private, July 18, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged for disability April 15, 1863 in Baltimore, MD as a private. Enlisted again July 21, 1863 at Harrisburg, PA by LT Cramer into the same company. Discharged May 19, 1865 for disability at Carlisle Barracks, PA as a private.

Schowalter, John, Private, July 9, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Deserted November 30, 1861.

Schumacher, John M., Private, July 29, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged for disability on March 3, 1863 at Camp near Falmouth, VA as a private.

Schwab, John, Private, July 26, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 26, 1864 as a private.

Sebolt, Michael, Private, August 15, 1861. Also Seabolt. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Deserted August 4, 1863, apprehended February 28, 1864. Discharged August 15, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service in the field as a private.

Sharkey, Chas., Private, November 21, 1864. Enlisted in Harrisburg, PA by LT McDonald. Deserted on January 29, 1865.

Simoner, John P., Private, July 6, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 6, 1864 as a private.

Smith, Harve, Private, December 9, 1864. Enlisted at Carlisle Barracks, PA by LT Johnson. Deserted October 5, 1865.

Smith, James, Private, November 21, 1864. Enlisted in Harrisburg, PA by LT McDonald. Deserted January 12, 1865.

Smith, Thomas J., Private, February 11, 1864. Enlisted by LT Tupper at Brandy Station, VA. Died in Salisbury, NC on January 15, 1865 as a private.

Stample, Nicholas, Private, July 23, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 23, 1864 as a private.

Steeb, Michael, Private, July 29, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. No further data available.

Stevens, James P., Private, October 29, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Claflin. Enlisted as a private in Company G, 9th PA reserve Corps on May 4, 1861. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on May 4, 1864 as a private.

Stevens, William C., Private, July 12, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 12, 1864 as a private.

Stewart, James, Private, July 26, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Reenlisted on February 9, 1864 at Brandy Station, VA as a private. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on February 8, 1867 at Jacksboro, TX.

Strine, Jeremiah, Private, November 12, 1864. Enlisted in Harrisburg, PA by LT McDonald. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on November 12, 1867 at Camp Wilson, TX as a private.

Sullivan, John, Private, November 3, 1864. Enlisted in Harrisburg, PA by LT McDonald. Deserted December 11, 1864, apprehended December 13, 1864, deserted December 18, 1864.

Sullivan, Thomas, Private, December 14, 1864. Born in Montreal, Canada. Enlisted at Carlisle Barracks, PA by LT Johnson. Deserted May 31, 1865.

Taylor, Lucius S., Private, November 21, 1864. Born in Montreal, Canada. Enlisted in Cincinnati by CPT Gordon. Deserted November 4, 1865.

Termaine, William, Private, November 18, 1864. Also Termayne. Enlisted in Cincinnati by CPT Gordon. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on November 18, 1867 at Austin, TX as a private.

Thorn, Gustav, Private, October 25, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Coats. Prior service as a private in Company B, 3rd WI Infantry. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on June 29, 1864 at Camp 6th Cavalry, VA as a private.

Uffelmann, Melchior, Private, July 19, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 19, 1864 at Fort Adams, RI, as a private.

Vicell, Spencer, Private, October 25, 1862. Also Viall. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by LT Coats. Prior service as a private in Company F, 3rd WI Infantry. Killed in action June 9, 1863 near Beverly Ford, VA during Battle of Brandy Station. Born Corydon, PA.

Walter, Harry, Private, November 22, 1864. Enlisted in Cincinnati by CPT Gordon. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on November 21, 1867 at Camp Wlson, TX as a private.

Warner, John, Private, July 11, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 11, 1864 at Lighthouse Point, VA as a private.

Watson, George, Private, November 21, 1864. Enlisted in Harrisburg, PA by LT McDonald. Deserted January 7, 1865.

Watson, John W., Private, December 5, 1864. Enlisted in Cleveland by LT Drummond. Deserted January 12, 1865.

Webb, Edward C., Private, November 7, 1864. Enlisted in Cincinnati by CPT Gordon. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on November 7, 1867 at Camp Wilson, TX as a private.

Weisenberger, John, Private, July 15, 1861. Also Weisenbiher. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Discharged for disability on December 2, 1862 at Camp near Falmouth, VA.

Werner, John, Private, July 11, 1861. Enlisted at Pittsburgh by LT McLean. Baker Sep 1861. Baker in commisary Dec 1861-Jan 1862. Post baker, CEOC, Feb 1862. Captured at Funkstown, MD on July 7, 1863. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 11, 1864 at Lighthouse Point, VA as a private.

Weston, John, Private, December 8, 1864. Enlisted in Cleveland by LT Drummond. Deserted January 29, 1865.

Wilkes, David, Private, November 21, 1864. Enlisted in Cincinnati by CPT Gordon. Discharged for disability August 8, 1865.

Williams, Charles, Private, November 7, 1864. Born in Montreal, CAN. Enlisted in Harrisburg, PA by LT McDonald. Deserted November 21, 1864.

Wilson, James L., Private, July 17, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by LT McLean at age 23. Deserted August 8, 1861.

Wise, George W., Private, October 28, 1862. Enlisted in Knoxville, MD by Lt Claflin. Previously served in Co G, 9th PA Reserve Volunteers. Died of disease at Andersonville Prison on November 15, 1864.

Young, George, Private, December 4, 1864. Enlisted in Philadelphia by CPT Rodenbough. Deserted May 1, 1865.

Fiddler’s Green: John Peffer

12 Friday Dec 2008

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I received a request for information on an ancestor in the comments section without any contact info, so I’ll post it here in hopes the requester will see it.

John Peffer originally enlisted in Company F, 8th Ohio Volunteer Infantry on June 22, 1861. Born in Buffalo, New York, he was 20 at the time of his enlistment. The following year, he was one of hundreds of volunteers who joined regular cavalry regiments.

John was enlisted into Company B, 6th US Cavalry in Knoxville, Maryland by Lieutenant Claflin on October 28, 1862 for the balance of his three year term. His enlistment documents describe him as 5’7 1/2″ inches tall, with dark hair, dark eyes and a light complexion. He was discharged at the expiration of his term of service in the field in virginia on June 22, 1864 as a private.

Fiddler’s Green: Isaac M. Ward

04 Tuesday Nov 2008

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Isaac M. Ward was born in Scott County, Kentucky in 1834. He attended local schools and worked as a bootmaker prior to his enlistment in the army. Isaac was enlisted into Company A, 1st US Cavalry by Lieutenant Riddick in Decatur, Ohio on January 26, 1857. His enlistment documents describe him as 5’6” tall, with light hair, hazel eyes, and a fair complexion.

Ward served for the next four years on the frontier in Company A, receiving promotions to corporal and sergeant. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he accompanied his regiment as it moved to Washington, DC. After Company A reached Washington, he was appointed a second lieutenant in the 6th US Cavalry on October 23, 1861. The 6th US Cavalry’s acting commander, Lieutenant Colonel William Emory had commanded the 1st Cavalry at the outbreak of the war, and may have had something to do with the appointment.

Lieutenant Ward joined his new regiment that same month, and was assigned to Company A. The following month he was assigned to Company F, where he served through the peninsula campaign. He trained with the regiment throughout the winter of 1861, and accompanied them to the peninsula for their first campaign the following March.

In August 1862, Lieutenant Ward was assigned as an aide de camp to General Pleasonton, on whose staff he served until the following April. Ward was promoted to first lieutenant on October 20, 1862. He returned to his regiment in April 1863, just in time to command Company A during Stoneman’s raid.

Lieutenant Ward was killed at the head of his squadron of Companies A and M near Beverly Ford during the battle of Brandy Station on June 9, 1863. The squadron was charging in support of a flanked line of the regiment’s skirmishers. He was shot through the chest while attempting to capture a Confederate battle flag in close fighting. He is buried at Culpeper National Cemetery in Culpeper, Virginia.

Sources:

Carter, From Yorktown to Santiago, pages 86

Crouch, Richard E. Brandy Station, page 241

Enlistment documents, Isaac M. Ward

Heitman, page 1001

Henry, Volume II, page 215

Company B, 6th US Cavalry Roster, Part IV

09 Thursday Oct 2008

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Lablue, Alexander, Private, October 26, 1862. Transferred from Company E to Company B upon reenlistment at Brandy Station, VA on March 10, 1864. Deserted April 26, 1864.

Lauderbach, Andrew J., Private, August 7, 1861. From Allegheny Co, PA. Wagoner Sep 1861. Company teamster Nov 1861. Company wagoner Dec 1861. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on August 7, 1864, a private.

Leach, Francisco, Private, August 5, 1861. Captured while on picket May 11, 1864. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on August 5, 1864.

Leader, George, Private, October 27, 1862. Prior service in Company F, 8th PA Reserve Infantry from June 11, 1861. Captured while on picket at Richards Ford, VA on February 15, 1863, one of nine. Paroled on February 20, 1863. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Camp 6 Cavalry, VA on April 27, 1864.

Lee, William H., Farrier, October 28, 1862. Prior service in Company B, 72nd PA Infantry. Captured while on picket at Richards Ford, VA on February 15, 1863, one of nine. Paroled on February 20, 1863. Re-enlisted and promoted to farrier by Lt Tupper at Brandy Station, VA on February 10, 1864. Deserted July 28, 1865, apprehended August 3, 1865, deserted again September 23, 1865.

Lewis, Royal P., Private, December 1, 1862. Prior service in Company D, 3rd MI Infantry. Captured at battle of Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863. Died of disease at Saranac Hosital, Washington, DC on January 20, 1864.

Lewis, William, Private, July 6, 1861. Deserted May 10, 1863.

Linch, James, Private, October 24, 1862. Prior service in Company K, 109th PA Infantry. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at HQ, Middle Military District on January 24, 1864, a private.

Littell, John, Private, August 14, 1861. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Washington, DC on August 14, 1864, a private.

Lux, John, Private, July 27, 1861. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Washington, DC on July 27, 1864.

MacGovern, Owen, Private, October 25, 1862. Prior service in Company C, 147th PA Infantry from August 20, 1861. Captured at battle of Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863. Discharged at Knoxville, MD at the expiration of his term of service on August 7, 1864.

Mackelvey, John W., Private, August 6, 1861. Enlisted in Cleveland by Lt Wade. Discharged/ Died of typhoid fever at camp at Harrison’s Landing, VA on August 8, 1862, a private.

Marshall, Milo A., Private, August 10, 1861. Died of typhoid fever at Yorktown hospital on May 10, 1861, a private.

Martin, George, Private. See Martin Schwenk.

McCasey, Patrick, Private, January 1, 1862. Discharged January 1, 1865 at the expiration of his term of service at Winchester, VA, a private.

McClelland, John, Private, August 9, 1861. Enlisted in Cleveland by Lt Wade. Blacksmith, QM Dept Oct 1861. Deserted from Camp East of Capitol on November 14, 1861.

McGee, Robert, Private, March 11, 1864. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on March 12, 1867 at Austin, TX, a private.

McMahon, William, Private, October 28, 1862. Prior service in Company C, 147th PA Infantry from August 26, 1861. Captured at Richards Ford, VA on February 14, 1863. Paroled on February 20, 1863. Sent forward from Camp Parole, MD to Army of the Potomac May 14, 1863, no further record.

Moore, Sheldon, Private, July 30, 1861. Died of typhoid fever on December 8, 1862 at Burkittsville, MD.

Morfoot, Byron, Private, July 1, 1861. Enlisted in Cleveland, OH by Lt Wade. Discharged for disability at Philadelphia, PA on October 23, 1862.

Morgan, William, Private, July 17, 1861. Discharged for disability at Philadelphia, PA on September 13, 1862.

Murray, William H., Private, August 6, 1861. Enlisted in Cleveland by Lt Wade. Wounded in first two fingers of right hand in skirmish between Uniontown and Upperville on November 3, 1862. Captured at battle of Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863. Re-enlisted at Camp 6 Cavalry on February 8, 1864, a private.

Newton, James R., Private, July 30, 1861. Enlisted in Cleveland, OH by Lt Wade. Captured at White House, VA on June 15, 1864. Discharged on March 30, 1865 at the expiration of his term of service at Camp Parole, Baltimore, MD.

Oakley, Walter H., Private, December 10, 1864. Enlisted in Cincinatti as a substitute for J.W. Cox. Deserted December 26, 1865.

Paddock, George H., Private, August 2, 1861. Discharged for disability at Washington, DC on January 1, 1862.

Palmer, Grats H., Private, October 28, 1862. Prior service in Company B, 110th PA Infantry. Re-enlisted on February 8, 1864 at Brandy Station, VA as a private. Discharged for disability on June 10, 1865 at Carlisle Barracks, PA.

Pardonner, Jonathan E., Private, October 28, 1862. Prior service in Company B, 110th PA Infantry. Captured at battle of Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863. Discharged in the field at the expiration of his term of service on August 28, 1864.

Peffer, John, Private, October 28, 1862. Prior service in Company F, 8th Ohio Infantry. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service in the field on June 22, 1864, a private.

Phalor, Theobalt, Private, August 6, 1861. First name also Fichalt in some records. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service in the field on August 6, 1864.

Porter, Franklin, Private, October 28, 1862. From NY. Captured at battle of Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service in the field on June 29, 1864, a private.

Prichard, John W., Private, August 5, 1861. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on August 5, 1864 at Lighthouse Point, VA.

Reynolds, James T., Private, August 7, 1861. Teamster in QM Department December 1861-February 1862. Deserted November 2, 1862.

Rich, Anson, Wagoner, August 2, 1861. Company teamster September – December 1861. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service in the field on August 2, 1864.

Schreiber, Charles E., Private, August 2, 1861. Also Schriver and Schriber. Discharged for disability in Washington, DC on May 14, 1862, a private.

Scott, Joseph B., Private, July 29, 1861. Enlisted in Columbus by Lt Wade. Discharged for disability at Washington, DC on January 9, 1863, a private.

Senn, Henry, Private, October 26, 1862. Enlisted as a private in Co E, 28 PA Infantry July 15, 1861. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Carlisle Barracks, PA on July 10, 1864.

Short, Edmund W., Private, July 30, 1861. Enlisted in Cleveland by Lt Wade. Discharged for disability at Georgetown, DC on August 14, 1862, a private.

Skiff, Henry R., Private, July 26, 1861. Enlisted in Cleveland by Lt Wade. Captured at battle of Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863. Re-enlisted February 8, 1864 at Camp 6 Cavalry, VA, a private.

Smith, John H., Private, July 30, 1861. Enlisted in Cleveland by Lt Wade. Captured at battle of Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service in the field on July 30, 1864.

Staly, Eli, Private, October 28, 1862. Also Staley. Prior service in Company F, 8th Ohio Infantry. Captured while on picket at Richards Ford, VA on February 15, 1863, one of nine. Paroled on February 20, 1863. Discharged at the end of his term of service on June 22, 1864 in the field, a private.

Stroup, James, Private, September 1, 1862. Enlisted as a private in Co H, 37th PA Infantry from April 30, 1861. Wounded in right knee at Brandy Station on October 11, 1863. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service in the field on July 26, 1864.

Swift, Moses A., Private, August 10, 1861. Discharged in the field at the expiration of his term of service on August 10, 1864, a private. Subsequently served as private, Co B, 5th OH Cavalry.

Turner, Nelson W., Private, October 28, 1862. Prior service in Company H, 3rd WI Infantry. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Harpers Ferry, VA on June 29, 1864.

Van Duenter, William, Private, October 27, 1862. Often referred to as Vanderender in records. Captured at Funkstown, MD on July 7, 1863. Re-enlisted by Lt Tupper at Brandy Station, VA on February 11, 1864. Killed in action March 15, 1865 at Hanover Junction, VA, a private.

Vanzant, Joseph F., Private, August 19, 1861. On detached service recruiting duty until September 24, 1861. Captured during a night reconnaissance on August 6, 1862. Killed in action on August 5, 1862 at Malvern Hill, VA.

Vick, Holland E., Private, August 5, 1861. Discharged for disability October 18, 1862 at Fort Monroe, VA, a private.

Vorderman, Andrew H., Private, August 5, 1861. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service in the field on August 5, 1864.

Webb, Leister A., Private, October 26, 1862. Prior service in Company F, 1st MN Infantry. Captured while on picket at Richards Ford, VA on February 15, 1863, one of nine. Paroled on February 20, 1863. Discharged on May 5, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service at Ft Snelling, MN, a private.

Webster, Robert, Private, October 26, 1862. Prior service in Company K, 5th Ohio Infantry. Captured while on picket at Richards Ford, VA on February 15, 1863, one of nine. Paroled on February 20, 1863. Captured at Funkstown, MD on July 7, 1863. Discharged at the expirtion of his term of service at Bolivar, VA on August 26, 1864, a private.

Wilson, William H., Private, August 12, 1861. Discharged August 12, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service in Washington, DC, a private.

Wolf, David H., Private, February 13, 1864. Enlisted in Co B, 6 Cavalry from 1st US Cavalry. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Austin, TX on September 23, 1867.

Wood, William, Private, June 11, 1864. Enlisted in Avon, NY. Deserted May 29, 1865.

Woods, James R., Private, 10 Oct 1861. Transferred from Company B, 1st MA Infantry at Bladensburg, MD. Discharged at the end of his term of service on May 23, 1864 at Camp 6 Cavalry, a private.

Yochum, John, Private, July 22, 1861. Enlisted in Columbus by Lt Wade. Died of typhoid fever on November 13, 1862 in Washington, DC, a private.

Company B, 6th US Cavalry Roster, Part III

09 Thursday Oct 2008

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Eaton, William, Private, October 26, 1862. Enlisted at Knoxvile, MD by Lt Coats. Captured at battle of Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on May 26, 1864, a private.

Edwards, William A., Private, November 25, 1862. Prior service in Company E, 12th MA Infantry. Re-enlisted July 5, 1864 at Camp near Mitchell’s Station, VA, a private.

English, Charles, Private, August 1, 1861. Deserted in Washington March 23, 1862.

Farrow, William, Private, October 25, 1862. Enlisted at Knoxville, MD by Lt Coats. Died of acute dysentery at Cavalry Corps Hospital at City Point, VA on August 8 1864, a private.

Ferguson, John, Private, August 9, 1861. Company blacksmith September 1861. Deserted November 2, 1862.

Fitzpatrick, Edward, Private, August 1, 1861. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on August 1, 1864, a private.

Fletcher, Wiiliam T., Private, August 5, 1861. Enlisted in Columbus by Lt Wade. Discharged for disability at Cincinatti, OH on October 30, 1862, a private.

Frazer, Peter B., Private, July 18, 1861. On detached duty with Recruiting Service in Bladensburg, MD until September 23, 1861. Transferred from Company B to Company I at Camp East of the Capitol, Washington November 1, 1861. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Carlisle Barracks, PA on July 18, 1864, a private. This was his second enlistment, he previously served in Company D, 1st US Cavalry.

Gaunt, Benjamin, Private, September 23, 1861. Deserted from Alexandria, VA on March 26, 1862.

Geould, William E., Private, August 6, 1861. On sick leave January 27, 1862. Deserted February 20, 1862 from Camp East of Capitol, Washington, DC.

Gibbey, Marshall K., Private, August 2, 1861. Wounded in arm during skirmish at Sugar Loaf Mountain on September 10, 1862. Deserted October 11, 1862.

Gordon, Thomas W., Private, October 28, 1862. Prior service as a corporal in Company F, 8th Ohio Infantry. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service in the field on April 28, 1864.

Greenwood, Thomas J., Private, August 5, 1861. Discharged August 5, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA.

Grieble, Henry, Private, August 13, 1861. Captured at battle of Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863. Discharged August 13, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service at Washington, DC.

Groomes, Thomas C., Private, July 18, 1861. Enlisted in Columbus by LT Wade. Reenlisted at Camp 6 Cavalry on February 8, 1864, a private.

Hadden, Samuel, Private, July 25, 1861. Enlisted in Columbus by Lt Wade. Discharged at the end of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on July 24, 1864, a private.

Hardy, Harrison, Private, August 8, 1861. Sick since November 3, 1861. Died of smallpox at Kalorama Hospital, Washington DC on December 13, 1861.

Harris, Amos E., Private, October 28, 1862. Prior service in Company H, 3rd WI Infantry. Captured at battle of Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863. Captured September 17, 1864 near Charlestown, VA. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Petersburg, VA on March 25, 1865.

Harronn, George T., Private, October 28, 1862. Captured at battle of Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Camp 6 Cavalry on May 26, 1864, a private.

Hartman, Henry, Private, October 25, 1862. Prior service in Company C, 147th PA Infantry from August 26, 1861. Died at Belle Plain, VA on December 23, 1862, a private.

Hartman, James, Private, August 7, 1861. Transferred from Company B to Company K at Camp East of the Capitol on November 6, 1861. Discharged February 11, 1864 to re-enlist into Battery K, 4th US Artillery at Brandy Station, VA.

Hartzell, Henry W., Private, July 29, 1861. Enlisted in Columbus by Lt Wade. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on July 29, 1864, a private.

Henry, Edwin S., Farrier, August 5, 1861. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on August 5, 1864.

Heverin, Thomas, Private, February 9, 1864. Initially enlisted in Company F, re-enlisted into B Company at Camp 6 Cavalry, VA, a private. Discharged February 10, 1867 at expiration of term of service at Austin, TX, a private.

Higgins, Bernard, Private, July 1, 1864. Prior service in Battery K, 2nd US Artillery. Deserted April 7, 1865.

Hoadley, Edward J., Private, August 5, 1861. Captured July 6, 1862. Discharged for disability at Fort Monroe, VA on October 24, 1862.

Hults, William, Private, August 5, 1861. Deserted from Camp East of Capitol on November 23, 1861.

Jack, Gavin, Private, October 28, 1862. Captured at battle of Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863. Discharged June 22, 1864 at expiration of term of service at Camp 6 Cavalry, VA, a private.

James, David B., Private, July 16, 1861. Captured while on picket at Richards Ford, VA on February 15, 1863, one of nine. Paroled on February 20, 1863. Died March 2, 1864 of pneumonia at Richmond, VA while a prisoner of war.

James, John F., Private, July 11, 1864. Prior service Company D, 2nd US Cavalry from February 16, 1860. Re-enlisted into 6th US Cavalry at Lighthouse Point, VA. Discharged for disability in Washington, DC on August 17, 1865.

Jones, Isaac, Private, July 27, 1861. Deserted August 27, 1861.

Jones, William A., Private, November 19, 1861. Teamster, QM Dept Oct 1861 to Jan 1862. Transferred from Company A to Company B, date unknown. Discharged for disability at Carlisle Barracks, PA on January 25, 1864.

Kaelber, Gustav, Private, July 26, 1861. Also Keller. Enlisted in Columbus by Lt Wade. Re-enlisted at Camp 6 Cavalry, VA on February 8, 1864, a private. Deserted December 26, 1865.

Kirby, Byron, Private, September 7, 1861. Enlisted in regiment at Bladensburg. Promoted to sergeant in November 1861. Appointed 2LT of volunteers at Camp East of the Capitol on November 24, 1861.

Kopke, Hermann, Private, July 19, 1861. Enlisted at Columbus, OH by Lt Wade. Deserted at Camp East of Capitol on January 2 or 23, 1862.

Kraft, William, Private, August 12, 1861. Enlisted in Columbus, OH by Lt Wade. Discharged in the field at the expiration of his term of service on August 12, 1864.

Company B, 6th US Cavalry Roster, Part II

08 Wednesday Oct 2008

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Ackerman, John, Private, October 25, 1862. Prior service in Company E, 28th PA Infantry from July 6, 1861. Discharged in the field on July 6, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service.

Addis, Edward F., Private, August 4, 1861. Wounded in leg during skirmish at Barbour’s Crossroads on November 5, 1862. Discharged for disability at Alexandria, VA on April 27, 1863.

Albreght, Henry W., Private, February 9, 1864. Reenlisted at Camp 6 Cavalry, VA. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on February 10, 1867, a private.

Anis, Samuel, Private, August 1, 1861. Also Annis. Teamster in QM Dept January 1862. Discharged August 1, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA, a private.

Arnold, James H., Private, October 28, 1862. Enlisted at Knoxville, MD by Lt Claflin. Pvt, Co D, 7th MI Inf April 1, 1862-October 28, 1862, wounded August 1, 1862 at Malvern Hill. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Petersburg, VA on April 1, 1865, a private.

Ball, John A., Private, July 19, 1861. Discharged for disability at Frederick, MD on July 19, 1863.

Bartlett, George D., Private, August 4, 1861. Died of wounds received at Malvern Hill, VA on August 5, 1862.

Bascom, Levi B., Private, July 27, 1861. Deserted October 11, 1862.

Beach, Ephraim M., Private, October 28, 1862. Also Beech. Prior service in Company D, 106th PA Infantry. Re-enlisted at Camp 6 Cavalry on February, 8, 1864, a private.

Beckman, Francis, Farrier, October 9, 1861. Enlisted into Co A in Philadelphia by Lt Dodge. Transferred to Co B date unknown. Deserted from Alexandria, VA March 26, 1862.

Bergner, Luis F., Private, July 31, 1861. On detached service at Fortress Monroe March 30 to May 1, 1862. Deserted February 17, 1863.

Bestor, Nelson H., Private, July 31, 1861. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on July 31, 1864.

Bestor, William H., Private, 1 Aug 1861. Discharged August 1, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA, a private.

Bigelow, Jonas I., Private, July 26, 1861. Captured at Funkstown, MD on July 7, 1863. Discharged in the field at the expiration of his term of service on July 24, 1864.

Boles, William, Private, August 5, 1861. Died of typhoid fever at Powhitesville, MD on November 8, 1862.

Brock, Andrew J., Private, October 26, 1862. Prior service in Company H, 1st MN Inf May 23, 1861 to October 24, 1861. Captured while on picket May 11, 1864. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Camp 6 Cavalry, VA on May 26, 1864, a private.

Bullard, Lorenzo D., Private, August 10, 1861. Discharged for disability at Fort Monroe, VA on November 15, 1863, a private.

Butler, Samuel, Private, July 18, 1861. Company carpenter December 1861. Discharged for disability at Morris Hospital, Philadelphia, PA on October 9, 1863.

Carroll, Hercules, Private, August 5, 1861. Enlisted in Columbus by Lt Wade. Clerk in adjutant general’s office August to December 1861. Transferred to Regimental Field & Staff, date unknown. Re-enlisted as a sergeant by MAJ Williams in Washington, DC into General Service with the AGO on February 13, 1864. Discharged on April 14, 1864 due to appointment as “Clerk Class I AGO.”

Chapman, Francis R., Private, August 5, 1861. Enlisted in Columbus by Lt Wade. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service in the field on August 5, 1864.

Chilcoat, Allen E., Private, October 28, 1862. Prior service in Co B, 110 PA Infantry from October 24, 1861. Captured at battle of Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863. Reenlisted as a private on February 8, 1864. Discharged at the end of his term of service at Austin, TX on February 12, 1867, a sergeant.

Clifford, Jeremiah, Private, October 26, 1862. Prior service in Company F, 21st MA Infantry. Captured at White House, VA on June 15, 1864. Died of disease at Andersonville Prison on September 17, 1864.

Closz, John, Private, July 22, 1861. Enlisted in Pittsburgh by Lt McLean. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Camp 6 Cavalry on July 22, 1861, a private.

Cook, George H., Saddler, August 5, 1861. Company saddler Nov-Dec 1861. Discharged in the field on August 5, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service.

Cotton, Jara L., Private, December 1, 1862. Captured at battle of Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863. Discharged on April 12, 1864 at expiration of his term of service at Camp 6 Cavalry, VA, a private.

Cray, Wiliam H., Private, October 28, 1862. Captured at battle of Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863. Reenlisted February 12, 1864, a private. Deserted November 10, 1865.

Croishant, Charles, Private, July 24, 1861. Commisary baker for regiment Sep 1861. Post baker, Camp East of Capitol, Oct 1861-Feb 1862. Killed in action at Malvern Hill, VA on August 5, 1862.

Cruse, Henry F., Private, July 5, 1861. Company tailor Dec 1861. Sick at Washington March 10 to May 1, 1862. Missing in action at Beverly Ford after battle of Brandy Station on June 9, 1863. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Sandy Hook, MD on August 4, 1864.

Dennis, Selby, Artificer, July 23, 1861. Transferred from Company B to Company A and back, December 1861. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on July 21, 1864, a saddler.

De Roemer, Russell, Private, October 25, 1862. Prior service in Company C, 147th PA Infantry from August 30, 1861. Discharged December 18, 1863 for disability at McClellan Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, a private.

Donley, Upton, Private, October 28, 1862. Prior service in Company L, 1st MN Infantry. Captured while on picket at Richards Ford, VA on February 15, 1863, one of nine. Paroled on February 20, 1863. Discharged October 8, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service at Cedar Creek, VA, a private.

Duzett, Edward S., Private, August 1, 1861. On sick leave January-February 1862. Captured during a night reconnaissance on August 6, 1862. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on August 1, 1864.

Company B, 6th US Cavalry Roster, Part I

08 Wednesday Oct 2008

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This company was featured here recently in a series of posts titled One Company’s War after I found a company history written the year after the war. This discovery inspired me to see if I could manage to find all of those who served in the company during the war. With a tremendous amount of research help from the indefatigable Patty Millich and some digital wrestling to get it formatted into something that would be reasonably coherent when posted on the blog over the last month and a half, I think it’s finally ready to go. This may or may not be of interest to anyone, but the worst case is that it will be available online for anyone out there researching ancestors until the regular cavalry website is eventually established. This list contains only wartime information, as that is the focus of the blog. Anyone interested in further information on individuals outside of the war can contact me through the comments page and I’ll be happy to pass along what I have.

Company B was recruited primarily in Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio by Lieutenant James F. Wade. Lieutenant Wade was never assigned to Company B, but the fact that his father was a prominent senator from Ohio at the time probably helped him in his recruiting duties.

The company was officially organized on August 16, 1861 at Camp Scott, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its captain was August V. Kautz, the first lieutenant Herbert M. Enos, and the second lieutenant Curwen B. McLellan. Since he later accepted a volunteer commission, Kautz remained the assigned commander throughout the war, but many lieutenants served in the company, including one from the 3rd US Cavalry for a period of five months. A total of 150 enlisted men served in the company during the war, 37 of whom joined from volunteer units in the fall of 1862. Unlike the original enlistees, the majority of these men were from Pennsylvania units.

The roster below lists all of the enlisted men assigned to the company during the war. The rank listed is the highest enlisted rank achieved. The date listed is the date the soldier enlisted into the 6th US Cavalry. There appears to have a been a good bit of movement up and down the ranks, probably due to troopers being taken prisoner. The officers are not posted, as they are treated individually in Fiddler’s Green installments.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, as the number of man-hours required to put something like this together is nearly prohibitive when one looks at 12 companies each for 6 regiments of regular cavalry.

Cusack, Patrick, First Sergeant/ Sergeant Major, November 6, 1861. Transferred to Company B November 6, 1861 at Camp East of Capitol. Prior service as Sergeant, Battery K, 4th US Artillery. Initially company first sergeant, then promoted to regimental sergeant major. Appointed Captain, 6th US Colored Cavalry on March 1, 1865.

Nolan, Nicholas M., First Sergeant, September 5, 1861. Transferred from Co K, 2nd US Dragoons to 6 US Cavalry as a Sergeant. Joined regiment at Bladensburg, MD. Later first sergeant on the peninsula, then discharged due to appointment as 2nd LT at Sharpsburg, MD on September 12, 1862.

Oby, George W., First Sergeant, June 29, 1861. Enlisted in Cleveland by Lt Wade. Captured July 6, 1862 as a corporal. Captured at Funkstown, MD on July 7, 1863 as a first sergeant. Discharged July 29, 1864 at Lighthouse Point, VA, a sergeant.

Pike, William H., First Sergeant, January 18, 1862. Discharged from Company C at the expiration of his term of service at Camp Russell, VA on January 18, 1865, a first sergeant. Transferred from Co B to Co C date unknown.

Speed, Frederick, First Sergeant, July 10, 1861. Prior service in Co H, 12 US Infantry. Enlisted into Company H in Philadelphia by CPT Savage. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on July 10, 1864, a first sergeant.

Beck, Frederick, Sergeant, July 19, 1861. Enlisted as sergeant. Captured at battle of Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863 as a corporal. Discharged July 19, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA, a sergeant.

Cocker, John J., Sergeant, July 29, 1861. Captured at Funkstown, MD on July 7, 1863. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on July 29, 1864, a sergeant.

Dodd, Thomas, Sergeant, July 24, 1861. Captured at battle of Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on July 30, 1864.

Drake, George W., Sergeant, August 12, 1861. Sick at Washington December 1861. Discharged August 12, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service at Giesboro Point, DC.

Elliott, Daniel D., Sergeant, August 1, 1861. Re-enlisted in the field on July 8, 1864 as a corporal.

Lepper, William, Sergeant, August 7, 1861. Wounded in arm during skirmish between Uniontown and Upperville, VA on November 3, 1862. Discharged August 10, 1863 for disability at Baltimore, MD.

Marshal, John P., Sergeant, July 31, 1861. Discharged July 30, 1864, at expiration of term of service.

Murphy, John, Sergeant, September 5, 1861. Transferred from Co K, 2nd US Cavalry to 6 US Cavalry. Company QM Sergeant September 1861.

Palmer, Myron T., Sergeant, July 24, 1861. Promoted to sergeant when he re-enlisted on February 8, 1864. Deserted July 29, 1865.

Schwenk, Martin, Sergeant, January 6, 1862. AKA George Martin. Prior service in Battery E, 2nd Artillery. Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery at Millerstown, PA on July 10, 1863. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on January 6, 1865, a sergeant.

Burroughs, Levi S., Corporal, August 1, 1861. Captured at battle of Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863 as a private. Captured at Brandy Station on October 11, 1863. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service in the field on August 28, 1864, a corporal.

Callender, William C., Corporal, July 31, 1861. Enlisted as corporal. In charge of horses August 1861. Discharged for disability at Governor’s Island, New York harbor on October 28, 1862 as a private. Subsequently served in the 9th Independent Battery, Ohio Light Artillery, according to his pension records.

Eckerman, Lewis H., Corporal, August 7, 1861. Transferred Company B to Company L date unknown. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Washington, DC on August 7, 1864, a corporal.

Gilbreath, Joseph S., Corporal, July 27, 1861. Company farrier Sept 1861. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service on July 27, 1864, a corporal.

Grinnell, George N., Corporal, October 26, 1862. Discharged in the field at the expiration of his term of service on April 26, 1864.

Hare, John W., Corporal, August 5, 1861. Enlisted as a private by Lt Wade in Cleveland or Columbus, OH. Sick at Washington, Nov 7, 1861 to December 1861. Captured at battle of Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1863 as a corporal. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on August 5, 1864, a corporal.

Hatch, Samuel G., Corporal, August 1, 1861. Discharged August 1, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service at Charlestown, VA, a corporal.

Jones, Lyman, Corporal, 17 July 1861. Cook December 1861. Discharged July 17, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA.

Lauer, Benjamin, Corporal, July 24, 1861. Discharged July 26, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service, a corporal.

Lepper, John, Corporal, August 7, 1861. Captured during a night reconnaissance on August 6, 1862. Captured while on picket at Richards Ford, VA on February 15, 1863, one of nine. Paroled on February 20, 1863. Re-enlisted into service in the Adjutant General’s Office October 6, 1864 at Washington, DC.

Oby, David E., Corporal, June 31, 1861. Enlisted in Cleveland by Lt Wade. Killed in action at Funkstown, MD on July 7, 1863, a corporal.

Schmith, William, Corporal, July 18, 1861. Enlisted in Columbus by Lt Wade. Wounded in right knee at Brandy Station on October 11, 1863. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA on July 19, 1864, a corporal.

Bartlett, Marcus B., Bugler, August 3, 1861. Discharged August 3, 1864 at expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA, a bugler.

Beck, Conrad, Bugler, August 7, 1861. Discharged August 7, 1864 at the expiration of his term of service at Lighthouse Point, VA, a bugler.

One Company’s War, Part III

07 Sunday Sep 2008

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1864

July 1st Co. encamped at [Light] House Point Va until
Aug 9 Embarked for Giesboro Point D.C.
Aug 10 Arrived at Giesboro.
Aug 13 Marched to Tennallytown Md.
Aug 14 Marched to Frederick City Md.
Aug 15 Marched to Knoxville Md.
Aug 16 Marched to Bolivar Heights.
Aug 19 Marched to Charlestown Va.
Aug 22 Marched to Halltown Va.
Aug 28 Marched to Charlestown Va. During the most of this time the Co. with the Regt was at Hd. Qr. Mid. Mil. Division.
Sept. & Oct. No changes or casualties except Pvt A.E. Harris captured Sept 17 near Charlestown.
Nov & Dec No changes.

1865

Jany & Feby No casualties.
March 15 Pvt Wm Vanderender killed in action at Hanover Junction.
May 1st Marched from Keepsville towards Petersburg.
May 2 Arrived at Petersburg.
May 10 Marched through Richmond to Yellow Church.
May 11 Marched to within 15 miles of Louisa C.H.
May 12 Marched across North Anna River
May 13 Marched to Catlett’s Station.
May 14 Marched to Fairfax C.H.
May 15 Marched to Arlington Heights Va.
May 24 Marched to Bladensburg Md.
June 1 Marched to Clouds Mills Va.
June 12 Marched to Tennallytown Md.
June 13 Marched to Clarksville
June 14 Marched to Frederick City Md.
July & Aug No changes.
Sept & Oct No changes.
Oct 15 Co. left Frederick City Md. for New York en route for New Orleans.
Oct 19 Embarked from N.Y. on Steamship Herman for New Orleans.
Nov 10 Left New Orleans La. for Austin Texas
Nov 29 Arrived in Austin Texas

“Camp General Sanders
Near Austin Texas
July 19th 1867

Respectfully submitted

Samuel M. Whitside
Bvt Major U.S.A.
Capt. Comdg “B” Co.
6th U.S. Cav.”

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