Company A
Zouave Light
Guards
Organized in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio and removed to
Cleveland under the direction of Captain William R. Creighton.
Three-Month Service:
Mustered in April 29th, 1861 at Cleveland, Ohio by
J. H. Simpson, Captain, U S. Typographical Engineers, Mustering Officer. Mustered out
August 22nd, 1861 at Columbus, Ohio by R. B. Hull, 1st Lieutenant,
18th Infantry, U.S.A., Mustering Officer.
Three-Year Service: Mustered in at Camp Dennison, Cincinnati, Ohio, between June
17thth and June 19th, 1861. Mustered out July 6th, 1864
at Cleveland, Ohio.
Notes:
![bullet](_themes/valueadd/valbul1a.gif) | The Battle of Winchester, Va. on March 23rd,
1861 was also noted as the Battle of Kernstown, Va. |
![bullet](_themes/valueadd/valbul1a.gif) | Soldiers who have no rank associated with their name are
Privates in the Army. |
![bullet](_themes/valueadd/valbul1a.gif) | On June 11th, 1864 a detachment of men from
the 7th Regiment was detailed to the 5th Regiment. On Oct. 31st,
1864 the men of this detail were absorbed into the ranks of the 5th O. V. I.
(Special Field Order #156, Headquarters , Department of The Cumberland, June 8th,
1864) |
![bullet](_themes/valueadd/valbul1a.gif) | The Seventh Regiment was relieved from active duty
June 11th, 1864, by Circular No. 36, War Department, dated May 2nd,
1864. |
![bullet](_themes/valueadd/valbul1a.gif) | Soldiers whose names are highlighted in green represent those men who enlisted in the original Regiment in
June of 1861 and survived all three years of service to be mustered out when the Regiment
was discharged in July of 1864. |
Brief
Alphabetical Biography
Officers
Brown,
Dwight H. - Entered for three months service
on April 22nd, 1861; appointed Sergeant Co. A, April 29th, 1861;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
appointed Sergeant Co. A, Nov. 20th, 1861; promoted to Sergeant-Major April 1st,
1862; promoted 2nd Lieutenant Co. A, Jan. 7th, 1863; was wounded twice in the right leg during the Battle of Ringgold, Ga., Nov.
27th, 1863; mustered out with the Co. July 6th, 1864. Also served in
Field & Staff. |
Burgess, Albert C.
- Entered the Service on April 29th, 1861 for three months service; mustered
out and reenlisted for three year service on June 19th, 1861; transferred to
Company F and promoted to Captain Nov. 25th, 1861. (See Co. F) |
Claflin,
Jeremiah G. - Born at Thompsonville,
Conn., August 3, 1831. Soon after his birth his parents removed to Worcester, Mass., where
he was educated in the common schools of that city. At the breakout of the rebellion he
was living in Cleveland, Ohio. After the firing on Fort Sumter he enlisted April 17th,
1861, in the Cleveland Light Guard Zouaves for three months. This Company became Company A
of the 7th O. V. I., after being mustered into the service of the United States. Entered
the Service for three months service on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and
reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861; Appointed Fourth
Sergeant June 19th, 1861 on account of good soldierly conduct; promoted to 1st
Sergeant Nov. 7th, 1862 on account of bravery in action; severely wounded in the leg during the Battle of
Antietam on Sept. 17th, 1862; was again wounded in
the neck during the Battle
of Gettysburg, Pa. on July 3rd, 1863;
also wounded at Lookout Mt.; mustered out with the Co. on July 6th,
1864; reenlisted Sept. 13th, 1864 in Co. B, 177th O. V. I.;
appointed Sergeant; promoted to Sergeant-Major; promoted to 2nd Lieutenant Co.
B, Jan. 1865; He participated in the Battle of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; joined the 23rd Army
Corps at Clifton, Tenn., and moved with it to North Carolina, arriving at Fort Fisher,
Feb. 7th, 1865, participated in the taking of Fort Anderson, N. C., and the Battle of Town
Creek; from there moving through Wilmington, N.C. where his Corp was joined by the forces
under W. T. Sherman; Then the United States moved on Raleigh, N. C., forcing General
Johnston surrender; mustered out with Co. June 24th, 1865. Known engagements:
Cross Lanes, W. Va.; Winchester, Va.; Port Republic, Va., Cedar Mt., Va., 2nd
Bull Run, Va., Antietam, Md., Dumfries, Va., Chancellorsville, Va., Gettysburg, Pa.,
Wauhatchie, Tenn., Lookout Mt., Tenn., Missionary Ridge, Tenn., Ringgold, Ga., Tunnel
Hill/Buzzards Roost, Ga., Dug Gap, Ga., Resaca, Ga., Cassville, Ga., Dallas, Ga., New Hope
Church, Ga., Pumpkin Vine Creek, Ga..
Mustered out with his regiment on account of
expiration of term of service July 6, 1864. Reenlisted August, 1864, in
Company B, One Hundred and Seventy-seventh Regiment O. V. I., as a private,
and was rapidly promoted to the position of second lieutenant. He
participated with this regiment in the battle of Murfreesboro, Tennessee;
joined the
Twenty-third Army Corps at Clifton, Tennessee, and
moved with it to North Carolina, arriving at Fort Fisher, February 7, 1865,
participating in the taking of Fort Anderson, N.C., and battle of
Town Creek; from thence moving to Wilmington, N. C., where his corps was
joined by the army of Gen. W. T. Sherman. Then the united armies moved on
Raleigh, North Carolina, forcing Gen. Joe. F,. Johnston to surrender.
Mustered out with his regiment at Greensboro, North
Carolina, June 24, 1865.
He married Mary Frances Pierce, October 3, 1864, and
two children were born to them, of whom George 0. Claflin is the sole
survivor.
Since the war he has been employed as a machinist
until the year 1894, when he was appointed custodian of the Soldiers’ and
Sailors’ Monument at Cleveland, Ohio, and is employed in that capacity at
the present time. When working at his trade he was employed by the
following leading firms of this city: Lord, Bowler & Co., Cleveland Ship
Building Company, and Cummer Engine Company, all of Cleveland, Ohio, and was
considered by them a first-class mechanic. Since
the war he has been employed as a machinist until the year 1894, when he was appointed
custodian of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Cleveland, Ohio.
Jeremiah Getchel Claflin was born at Thompsonville,
Conn., Aug. 3rd, 1831. Soon after his birth his parents moved to
Worcester, Mass. where he was educated in the common schools.
(Wilson) |
Crane, Orrin J. -
Entered the Service on April 19th, 1861 for three month service; mustered out
and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861; appointed 1st
Lieutenant of Co. A on April 19th, 1861; promoted to Captain of Co. A on May 14th,
1861; promoted to Major of Co. A May 25th, 1862; promoted to Lt. Colonel on
March 2nd, 1863; wounded in the foot at the Battle of Cedar Mt., Aug. 9th,
1862; killed at the Battle of Ringgold, Georgia, Nov. 27th, 1863; participated
in every Battle in which the regiment was engaged to the time of his death. Was
in command of the Company at the time of his death; See Field & Staff; Known
engagements: Cross Lanes, W. Va.; Winchester, Va.; Port Republic, Va., Cedar Mt., Va., 2nd
Bull Run, Va., Antietam, Md., Dumfries, Va., Chancellorsville, Va., Gettysburg, Pa.,
Wauhatchie, Tenn., Lookout Mt., Tenn., Missionary Ridge, Tenn., Ringgold, Ga. (See Field
& Staff) |
Creighton, William
R. - Entered the Service on April 19th, 1861 for three month service;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
appointed Captain of Co. A on April 19th, 1861; appointed to Lt. Colonel on May
7th, 1861; promoted to Colonel on May 20th, 1862; wounded in the left shoulder and side during the Battle of
Cedar Mountain, Aug. 9th, 1862 when a musket ball was lodged and an operation
was performed to remove it; killed
during the Battle of
Ringgold, Georgia Nov. 27th, 1863 while in command of the Brigade. See Field
& Staff. Known engagements: Cross Lanes, W. Va.; Winchester, Va.; Port Republic, Va.,
Cedar Mt., Va., 2nd Bull Run, Va., Antietam, Md., Dumfries, Va.,
Chancellorsville, Va., Gettysburg, Pa., Wauhatchie, Tenn., Lookout Mt., Tenn., Missionary
Ridge, Tenn., Ringgold, Ga. (See Field & Staff) |
Howe, William A.
- Was born in the City of Cleveland, Ohio , March 4th, 1839, and educated in the public
schools of his native city. In the year 1852 he entered the employ of S. Sergeant as an
apprentice to learn the art of picture frame guilding and mounting, continuing in his
employ until the firing on Fort Sumter, when he enlisted into the Service on April 22nd,
1861 for three months service; appointed Corporal April 29th, 1861; mustered
out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861; promoted to 1st
Sergeant on Nov. 20th, 1861; promoted to 2nd Lieutenant April 13th,
1862; promoted to Captain on June 1st, 1863; was in charge of the picket guard
during the Battle of Lookout Mt., TN.; participated in every Battle the regiment was engaged except Lookout Mt. and Ringgold;
mustered out with Co. A on July 6th, 1864. After the war Captain Howe designed
his own medal to award his men. Using a silver dollar, he had it smoothed, and applied a
decal of a gamecock under the legend: 7th Reg. O.V. I. Association. The usual
red-white-blue ribbon was used, with the top suspension bar being engraved with the name
of the recipient. The lower bar stated it was presented by Captain William A. Howe. Known
engagements: Cross Lanes, W. Va.; Winchester, Va.; Port Republic, Va., Cedar Mt., Va., 2nd
Bull Run, Va., Antietam, Md., Dumfries, Va., Chancellorsville, Va., Gettysburg, Pa.,
Wauhatchie, Tenn., Missionary Ridge, Tenn., Tunnel Hill/Buzzards Roost, Ga.,
Dug Gap, Ga., Resaca, Ga., Cassville, Ga., Dallas, Ga., New Hope Church, Ga., Pumpkin Vine
Creek, Ga. After his regiment was mustered out of
the service he entered the employ of J. W. Sergeant, remaining with him until the year
1878, when he opened a store for himself, continuing in the same line of business. In the
year 1895, he incorporated The W.A. Howe Company for the purpose of general finishers to
printers and lithographers, and became its president. On January 17th, 1866, he married
Miss Rachel Sage. He is a member of the following organizations and societies: Euclid Ave.
Baptist Church, Masonic bodies; Charter member of Memorial and Army and Navy Posts, G.A.R;
Military Order of the Loyal Legion; Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors' Monument
Commission; Cleveland Chamber of Commerce; vice-president of the Society of the Army of
the Potomac; Seventh Regiment Infantry and its auxiliary, the Rooster Club.
In all of the above societies and organizations he
has always been an active member, his good sense and experience in army life
and business affairs qualifying him to be a valuable counselor. “Long may
he live, may his shadow never grow less,” is what every old Seventh “boy”
wishes him from the bottom of his heart.
He was born in the city of Cleveland, Ohio, March 4th,
1839, and educated in the common public high schools. (Wilson)
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Kimball, Dudley A.
- Entered for three months service on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and
reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861; promoted to 1st
Sergeant on April 29th, 1861; promoted to 2nd Lieutenant May 14th,
1861; resigned April 1st, 1862; reentered the service as 1st
Lieutenant Co. A, 103rd O. V. I. on July 1st, 1862; discharged Nov.
24th, 1862. |
Lockwood, Ralph -
Entered the Service on April 25th, 1861 for three months service; promoted to 1st
Lieutenant on April 25th, 1861; mustered out June 17th,
1861 to accept an appointment of 2nd Lieutenant of Co. E; promoted to 1st
Lieutenant Co. A on Nov. 25th, 1861; he developed a rheumatic condition which
compelled him to resign; discharged by order of the War Department on Nov. 10th,
1862. |
Lynch, Frank -
Entered for three months service on April 22nd, 1861; Appointed Sergeant April
29th, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861; reentered the service as
Captain of Co. G, 27th O. V. I.; promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel March 3rd,
1864; Frank was severely wounded during the Battle of Atlanta, Ga. July 22nd, 1864; mustered out May 29th,
1865. |
McKay,
George A. - George A. McKay was born at
Oswego, N. Y. June 16th, 1841. He was educated in the grammar and high schools, and also
took a special collegiate course. Immediately thereafter he entered the service of what is
now the Big Four and L.S. and M.S. Railway, and continued in their employ until the
breaking out of the war of the rebellion in 1861, when, being a private in the Cleveland
Light Guards Zouaves, he enlisted in what afterward became Company A, Seventh Regiment,
O.V.I., for three months and was appointed second sergeant. Entered for three months
service on April 22nd, 1861; promoted to 1st Sergeant on May 14th,
1861; appointed Sergeant on April 29th, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for
three years service on June 19th, 1861; promoted to 2nd
Lieutenant on Nov. 7th, 1862; promoted to 1st Lieutenant on Jan. 1st,
1863; detached as Assistant Inspector General 1st Brigade, 2nd
Division, 12th Army Corp, Sept 18th, 1863; was wounded in the following Battles: Cross Lanes, West
Virginia, Aug 26th, 1861; Kernstown, Va., March 23rd, 1862; Port
Republic, Va., June 9th, 1862; Cedar Mt., Va., Aug. 9th, 1862;
Antietam, Md., Sept. 17th, 1862; and Ringgold, Ga., Nov. 27th, 1863-
at Ringgold the wound was totally disabling to him having been shot through both legs;
mustered out with Co. on July 9th, 1864; was promoted to Captain while
lying wounded at Chattanooga, Tenn. but was unable to get mustered (on account
of being absent from his command) for several years afterward, when he was mustered to
take effect March 19th, 1864, and honorably discharged as Captain of Co. F on
July 6th, 1864, by order of the commander-in-chief and adjutant general of the
army, as well as by the authority of the secretary of war; he participated in every battle
the regiment was engaged in until being totally disabled. Known engagements: Cross Lanes,
W. Va.; Winchester, Va.; Port Republic, Va., Cedar Mt., Va., 2nd Bull Run, Va.,
Antietam, Md., Dumfries, Va., Chancellorsville, Va., Gettysburg, Pa., Wauhatchie,
Tenn., Missionary Ridge, Tenn. After the war, and when he was again able to walk, he
reentered the services of the railroad where he was employed until 1890. On March 5th,
1890 he was employed in the United States Custom Service. On Dec.20, 1865 he married Miss
Margaret A. Creech.
He was the bearer of the
order that took the first Brigade, Second Division, Twelfth Army Corps in
the unfortunate charge on Taylor’s Ridge. Col. W. R. Creighton commanding
the brigade, notified him that as he had delivered the order he would have
to see it executed. He did so, and was wounded as stated above.
Creighton, turned to his brigade said, “I expect to see you roosters
walk right over that ridge,” and was answered by Captain E. H. Bohm,
commanding Company I, “Colonel, we, can but try.” They tried, but failed,
although they did all that brave men could do to succeed.
McKay was mustered out of the service at the
expiration of his second term of enlistment July 6, 1864, although unable to
walk on account of his wounds. When they were healed sufficiently so as to
perform any work he reentered the service of the railways he had been
employed with at the breaking out of the war, and continued in their
service, covering a period of nearly thirty years all told.
December 20, 1865, he married Miss Margaret A.
Creech. Five children were born to them of whom three are living Addison
Hills, Edward Creighton, and John Howard McKay.
He was considered by his comrades as a thoroughly
brave, energetic, and capable officer and soldier. (Wilson)
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Molyneaux, Joseph B.
- Entered the Service on April 22nd, 1861 for three months service; mustered
out and reenlisted for three years service on June 18th, 1861; appointed
Sergeant of Co. B on April 22nd, 1861; promoted to 1st Sergeant of
Co. B May 17th, 1861; mustered out June 18th, 1861 to accept
appointment as 1st Lieutenant of Co. B; detached to command of Co. E Sept. 1st,
1861; detached to command Co. A 1st Kentucky Vol. Inf. in Oct. 1861; Commanded
expedition from Camp Enyart, Va. and recovered herd of cattle from Rebel guerrillas;
returned to command Co. E, 7th O. V. I.; appointed Adjutant Feb. 1st,
1862; acting Aide-de-Camp to General Lander on expedition to Bloomery Furnace, Va., Feb.
14th, 1862; commanded escort for General Lander's body enroute to the train
March 3rd, 1862; detached to special duty to gather convalescents from
hospitals at Alexandria, Va. and vacinity and return them to their regiments; detached as
inspecting officer of General Geary's command to inspect General Crawford's Division in
Maryland Heights; promoted to Captain of Co. A Sept. 1st, 1862; wounded in the head, shoulder, and leg, and had two horses killed under
him during the Battle of Cedar Mt., Va. Aug. 9th, 1862; resigned Feb. 12th,
1863 by reason of disability arising from wounds;
See also Field & Staff. After returning
home his recovery was rapid, and on May 2, 1864, he again entered the
service as Captain of Company E, One Hundred and Fiftieth 0. V. I. This
regiment was ordered to Washington, D. C., and Captain Molyneaux was
assigned to the command of Fort Thayer, and took part in the repulse of
General Early’s attack on the capital, July 11 and 12,
1864. At the expiration of this term of service he returned with
his regiment to Cleveland, Ohio, and was mustered out August, 23, 1864.
On again returning to civil pursuits, he arranged a
partnership with G. S. Newcomb, and engaged in the printing and printers’
supply business, in which he continued until January, 1883, when he received
the appointment of deputy county
recorder. This office he filled until June 1, 1886, when he was
appointed assistant postmaster, serving until relieved by the new
administration in May, 1891. In May, 1892, be was appointed as member of
the Board of Equalization and Assessment for the city of Cleveland, on which
board he served about seven years. He then established a manufacturing
business, and in June, 1902, he was appointed by the State Board as a member
of the City Board of Review, for the term of three years, and in June, 1905,
was reappointed for the term of five years. . On May 26, 1863, he was
married to Henrietta A. Lyon, and his children are William V., Robert T.,
and Raymond L. He is a veteran member of Iris Lodge F. & A. M., Webb Chapter
R. A. M., Army and Navy Post G. A. R., Ohio Commandery Military Order of the
Loyal Legion, secretary of the Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors’
Monument Commission, and member of the National Union.
(Wilson) |
Morgan, William J.
- Entered for three months service on April 22nd, 1861; appointed Corporal
April 29th, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861; reentered service as
1st Lieutenant Co. E of 41st O.V.I. on Aug. 27th, 1861;
promoted to Captain of Co. H on Jan. 9th, 1862; resigned March 24th,
1863; died Sept. 12th, 1904. |
Brief
Alphabetical Biography
Enlisted Men
Austin, Alfred;
- Entered for three months service on April 22nd, 1861; reenlisted and
appointed Corporal; wounded
in the hip by grapeshot during the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd, 1863. |
Austin, Lewis; - Born in England in
1838. His father removed to the United States when Lewis was 4 years old. He was educated
in the common schools, and until the age of 21 worked on his father's farm. He had gold
fever and started for Pike's Peak, Colorado. Entered for three months service on
April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June
19th, 1861; used primarily as a scout and was highly recommended for his
coolness and courage; discharged Feb. 16th, 1863 by Order of the
War Department. Known engagements: Cross Lanes, W. Va.; Winchester, Va.;
Port Republic, Va.
Lewis Austin
was born in England in the year 1838. His father removed to the United
States when Lewis was four years old. He was educated in the common
schools, and until he was twenty-one years of age he worked on his father’s
farm. He was one of the young men who had the gold fever, and started for
Pike’s Peak, Colorado.
At the breaking out of the war of the rebellion after
the firing on Fort Sumter, he enlisted, April 17, 1861, as a private in the
Cleveland Light Guard Zouaves, which company when mustered into the service
of the United States became Company A, Seventh Regiment O. V. I.
He was discharged from the service of the United
States, February 16, 1863, by order War Department.
Austin was utilized as a scout while in the service,
and was highly recommended by his superior officers for coolness and courage
in the face of the enemy.
After the war he was engaged in farming with his
father until the year 1872, when be removed to Iowa, engaging in the same
business.
His present residence is Dumont, Iowa.(Wilson) |
Baker, Charles; No entry
record; transferred June 8th, 1864 to the 5th O.V. I.; wounded during the Battle of
Kenesaw Mt., Ga., June 27th, 1864. (Recruit) |
Bandel, John; Entered for three
months service on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years
service on June 19th, 1861; taken prisoner during the Battle of
Cross Lanes, W. Va. Aug. 26th, 1861; was held in Libby Prison, Richmond, Va.,
Parish Prison, New Orleans, Louisiana, and also a cotton factory in Salisbury, North
Carolina (see Prison Life page for further details); paroled and exchanged Nov. 11th, 1862; returned to
duty Mar. 29th, 1863; killed
during the battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd,
1863. |
Blackwell, Joseph; No information of
his entry or exit from the Company. |
Bower, John H.; No entry
record; transferred June 8th, 1864 to the 5th O.V. I.; taken prisoner during the Battle of
Kenesaw Mt., Ga., June 27, 1864. (Recruit) |
Bradley, Chester W.; No
entry record; taken prisoner during the Battle of Dumfries, Va., Dec. 27, 1862; no further record. |
Brand, Frederick W.; Entered for three months service on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861; wounded in the bowels during the Battle of
Cedar Mt., Va., Aug. 9th, 1862; in the hospital at Harper's Ferry, Va. Dec. 10th,
1862; returned to duty Mar. 3rd, 1863; mustered out with Co. on July 6th,
1864. |
Brink, Edward; Entered for three
months service on April 22nd, 1861; no further record found. |
Brizley, Orlando; - Entered for
three months service on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd,
1861. |
Brown, Henry J.; Entered for three
months service on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years
service on June 19th, 1861; appointed Corporal Nov. 11th, 1861;
detached on recruiting service; returned to the regiment May 11th, 1862;
mortally wounded during the Battle of Cedar Mt., Va., Aug. 9th, 1862, he was wounded in
both arms and legs; died from wounds in the hospital in Alexandria, Va.
Aug. 26th, 1862; his body was taken to the National Cemetery at Alexandria, Va.
for burial. |
Burns, John C.; - Entered for three
months service on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years
service on June 19th, 1861; taken prisoner during the Battle of Cross Lanes, W. Va., Aug. 26th, 1861; was held in Libby Prison,
Richmond, Va., Parish Prison, New Orleans, Louisiana, and also a cotton factory in
Salisbury, North Carolina (see Prison Life page for
further details); discharged by Order of the War
Department, at Columbus, Ohio April 25th, 1863. |
Burrows, Carlos A.; No entry record; taken prisoner during the Battle of Cross Lanes, Va., Aug. 26, 1861; discharged with the Company. |
Burrows, Thomas; - Entered for three
months service on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861. |
Burt, Theordore; - Entered for three
months service on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years
service on June 19th, 1861; taken prisoner during the Battle of Cross Lanes, W. Va., Aug. 26th, 1861; was held in Libby Prison,
Richmond, Va., Parish Prison, New Orleans, Louisiana, and also a cotton factory in
Salisbury, North Carolina (see Prison Life page for
further details); discharged July 30th,
1862 by Order of the War Department; reenlisted in the 103rd O. V. I. |
Campbell, Leander H. - Entered for
three months service on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service on June 19th, 1861; was wounded
during the Battle of Kernstown, Va., March 23rd, 1861; detached as
clerk to General Geary; discharged Nov. 21st, 1862 on surgeon's certificate of
disability. |
Cannel, Morrison J. - Entered for
three months service on April 22nd, 1861; reenlisted for three years service on
Sept. 11th, 1862; Morrison died of disease at Newburgh,
Ohio on Nov. 18th, 1861. |
Chelsey, Simon J. - Entered service
for three years on Aug. 13th, 1862; detailed as Provost Guard; was wounded in the left arm during the Battle
of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd, 1863. (Recruit) |
Cheney, Charles H. - Entered for
three months service on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service on Aug. 9th, 1862; was mortally wounded during the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 1st, 1863. |
Clancey, Daniel W. - Entered for
three months service on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service on June 19th, 1861; was wounded during
the Battle of Kernstown, Va., March 23rd, 1861; discharged July
19th 1962 by Order of the War Department. |
Clark, William S. - Entered for
three months service on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd,
1861. |
Clinton, Alexander M. - Entered
service for three years on Sept. 20th, 1861; was wounded in
the leg during the Battle of Cedar Mountain, Aug. 9th, 1862; discharged
Nov. 27th, 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability; reenlisted in Battery
G, Ohio Light Artillery Dec. 28th, 1863; appointed Corporal; wounded again during the Battle of Nashville Nov. 30th, 1864; mustered out at
Cleveland, Ohio June 8th, 1865 by order of the War Department. (Recruit) |
Collett, John C.; No entry
record found; appointed Corporal; killed during the Battle of Ringgold, Ga., Nov. 27th, 1863. |
Craig, John D.; No entry
record found; appointed Corporal; killed
during the Battle of
Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863. |
Creque, Ferdinand - Entered service
for three years on May 24th, 1861; Ferdinand was wounded in
the foot during the Battle of Cedar Mt., Va., Aug. 9th, 1862; discharged Nov. 13th,
1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability. |
Crippen, Andrew J.; No
entry record found; wounded
in the shoulder during the Battle of
Cedar Mt., Va., Aug. 9th, 1862. |
Davis, Llewellyn R. - Entered for
three months service on April 22nd, 1861; appointed Corporal April 29th,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
(See Co. C for details) |
Davis, Zebulon P. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861; appointed
Corporal; promoted to Sergeant Nov. 20th, 1861; wounded in
the face during the Battle
of Cedar Mt. on Aug. 9th, 1862; mustered
out with Co. on July 6th, 1864. |
Dowse, Thomas - Entered service for
three years on Aug. 14th, 1861; was mortally wounded in
the left ankle during the Battle
of Ringgold, Ga. Nov. 27th, 1863 and died on Dec. 19th, 1863. (Recruit) |
Dutton, Frank; - Entered for three
months service on April 22nd, 1861; appointed Corporal April 29th,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861; wounded during the Battle of Cross Lanes, W. Va., Aug. 26th,
1861; discharged Oct. 4th, 1862 on account of disability; reentered the service
as a 1st Lieutenant, Co. H, 150th, O. V. I. on May 2nd,
1865; mustered out with Co. Aug. 23rd, 1864. |
Earl, John; . - Entered for three
months service on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861. |
Eckert, Henry C. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861; was ill
in the hospital in Washington D.C.; returned to duty and mustered out with the regiment on
July 6th, 1864. |
Elwell, Oscar J. - Entered for three
months service on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861. |
Eucher, John - Entered service for
three years on Aug. 3rd, 1861; transferred to Co. B, 5th O. V. I. on
June 8th, 1864; mustered out in Columbus, Ohio July 5th, 1865 by
order of the War Department. (Recruit) |
Evans, Evan - Entered for three
months service on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years
service on June 19th, 1861; was taken prisoner
during the Battle of Cross Lanes, West Virginia, Aug. 26th, 1861; was
held in Libby Prison, Richmond, Va., Parish Prison, New Orleans, Louisiana, and also a
cotton factory in Salisbury, North Carolina (see
Prison Life page for further details); paroled and
exchanged Nov. 11th, 1862; No further record found |
Evans, George W. - Entered service
for three years on May 24th, 1861; George was discharged June 20th,
1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability. |
Ewart, Alexander - Entered for three
months service on April 22nd, 1861; appointed Corporal April 29th,
1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861 |
Farrand, Frederick P. - Entered
service for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for
three years service Sept. 20th, 1861; mustered out of 3 months service on Aug
22nd, 1861; detailed as hospital nurse on March 24th, 1862 at
Kernstown, Va.; discharged on Nov. 4th, 1862 on Surgeons certificate of
disability; reenlisted in Co. F, 150th O. V. I., May 2nd, 1864;
appointed 1st Sergeant; mustered out with Co. Aug. 23rd, 1864. |
Farrar, Clement H. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861. |
Fletcher, Thomas; No entry
record found; wounded
during the Battle of Kernstown, Va., March 23rd, 1862; discharged on account of disability July
19th, 1862. |
Forbey, Albert A. - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for
three years service; transferred to Co. B, 5th O. V. I., June 8th,
1864; wounded at Kenesaw Mt., Ga., June 27th, 1864; mustered out at
McDougal General Hospital, New York Harbor, May 30th, 1865. |
French, Lafayette; musician; -
Entered service for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd,
1861. |
Fresher, Thomas- Entered the Service
on May 24th, 1861 for three years service; discharged May 6th, 1862
on Surgeons certificate of disability. |
Gable, Jacob H. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861. |
Galvin, John A. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
was wounded in the leg during the Battle of
Cedar Mt., Va., Aug. 9th, 1862; appointed Corporal Sept. 1st,
1862; wounded again during the Battle of Lookout Mt., Tenn.
Nov. 24th, 1863; promoted to Sergeant Jan. 16th, 1864; mustered out
with Co. July 6th, 1864. |
Gardner, Hampton F. - Entered the
Service on May 24th, 1861 for three years service; mortally wounded during the Battle of Kernstown, Va., March 23rd,
1862; discharged June 15th, 1862 on Surgeons certificate of disability; died
one year and one day after the wound was received. |
Gazeley, James - Entered service for
three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861. |
Gazeley, Jarez C. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service June 19th, 1861; detained as hospital nurse on March 24th,
1862 at Kernstown, Va.; was wounded
in the leg during the Battle of
Cedar Mt., Va., Aug. 9th, 1862; discharged on April 8th, 1863 on
Surgeons certificate of disability; reenlisted in Co. E, 150th O.V. I.,
May 2nd, 1864; appointed Sergeant; mustered out with the Company on Aug. 23rd,
1864. |
Gear, John
- Entered the Service on Sept. 2nd, 1862 for three years service; was detached
with ambulance Corp; returned to duty; transferred out June 5th, 1865 by order
of the War Department.(must have been transferred to
another company) (Recruit) |
Gilson, William F. - Entered the
Service on Sept. 11th, 1861 for three years service; was wounded during the Battle of Cedar Mt., Aug. 9th, 1862; discharged at
Washington D.C., Jan. 23rd, 1863 on Surgeons certificate of disability. (Recruit) |
Ginter, Abraham- Entered the Service
on May 24th, 1861 for three years service; mortally wounded in shoulder during the Battle of Cedar Mt., Va., Aug. 9th, 1862; died Sept. 3rd, 1862. |
Hammond, Theordore F. - Entered the
Service on May 24th, 1861 for three years service; was wounded in the bowels during the Battle of
Cedar Mt., Aug 9th, 1862; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corp July 1st,
1863 by Order of the War Department. |
Harrington, John W. - Entered the
Service on April 22nd, 1861 for three months service; mustered out Aug. 22nd,
1861. |
Hart, Edward - Entered the Service
on Aug. 18th, 1862 for three years service; transferred June 8th,
1864 to the 5th O. V. I.; discharged at expiration of service. (Recruit) |
Hatfield, Benjamin - Entered the Service on June 19th, 1861 for three
years service; was wounded
in the hand during the Battle of
Cedar Mt., Va., Aug. 9th, 1862; returned to the regiment for duty; again wounded in the hand during the Battle of
Gettysburg, Pa., July 3rd, 1863; mustered out with the Co. on July 6th,
1864. (Recruit) |
Hayward, William H. - Entered the
Service on April 22nd, 1861 for three months service; mustered out Aug. 22nd,
1861. |
Heege, Jacob - Entered the Service
on Aug. 11th, 1862 for three years service; detached with artillery;
transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps Sept. 1st, 1863 by Order of the War
Department. (Recruit) |
Henry, Roswell C. - Entered the
Service on April 22nd, 1861 for three months service; mustered out Aug. 22nd,
1861. |
Hoffman, Fred W. - Entered the
Service on June 19th, 1861 for three years service; was wounded during the Battle of Kernstown, Va., March 23rd, 1862; discharged Oct.
29th, 1862 on Surgeons certificate of disability; reelisted in Co. B, 177th,
O. V. I., Sept 23rd, 1864; appointed Sergeant; promoted to 1st
Sergeant Jan. 8th, 1865; mustered out with Co. June 24th, 1865. (Recruit) |
Holly, Henry H. - Entered the
Service on April 22nd, 1861 for three months service; mustered out Aug. 22nd,
1861; reenlisted in Co. B, 84th, O. V. I., May 26th, 1862; mustered
out with Co. Sept. 20th, 1862. |
Holly, Morris J. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861; was wounded during the Battle
of Cross Lanes, West Va., Aug. 26th,
1861; returned to duty; appointed to Corporal Nov. 20th, 1861; promoted to
Sergeant May 14th, 1862; taken prisoner at Snicker's Gap,
Va., July 22nd, 1863 and sent to Andersonville Prison in Georgia; no record of
release or subsequent duty; mustered out Dec. 17th, 1864 on expiration of his
term of service. |
Holmes, Milton D.; No
entry record found; appointed Corporal; wounded in the
hip during the Battle of Cedar Mt., Va.. Aug. 9th, 1862. |
Horn, William - Entered the Service
on Aug. 11th, 1862 for three years service; transferred to Co. B, 5th
O. V. I., June 8th, 1864; mustered out June 5th, 1865 by Order of
the War Department. (Recruit) |
Houck, Jacob F. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861; mustered
out with the Co. June 6th, 1864. |
Hubbell, William N. - Entered the
Service on May 24th, 1861 for three years service; discharged Dec. 24th,
1861, at Romney, Va., on Surgeons certificate of disability. |
Humes, Hiram W. - Entered the
Service on May 24th, 1861 for three years service; no record found. |
Jackman, Orvis F. - Entered the
Service on May 3rd, 1863 for three years service; was wounded at the Battle
of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd, 1863;
his right arm was amputated by Surgeon A. K. Fifield, 29th, O.V. I.; discharged
Nov. 20th, 1863 by order of the War Department. |
Johnson, William H. - Entered
service for three months on Oct. 12th, 1863; was detached as a pioneer;
returned to duty; transferred June 8th, 1864 to the 5th O.V. I.;
discharged at expiration of service. (Recruit) |
Johnston, Robert B.
- Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861
for three years service; was wounded
in the right arm near Dalton, Ga., May 26th,
1864; mustered out with the Co. July 6th, 1864. |
Jones, Jeremiah C. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service June 19th, 1861; died at Bridgeport, Alabama,
Feb. 22nd, 1864, his body was removed to the National Cemetery in Chattanooga,
Tenn. |
Kehl, William - Entered service for
three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years
service June 19th, 1861; was missing during the Battle of
Kernstown, Va., March 23rd, 1862; possibly killed but no further
record. |
Keller, Charles A. - Entered the
Service on June 19th, 1861 for three years service; was wounded just above the ankle during the Battle of
Port Republic, Va., on June 9th, 1862; was discharged at Davis Island, June 5th,
1863 on surgeon's certificate of disability. |
Keller, Frederick - Entered the
Service on Oct. 12th, 1861 for three years service; was wounded in the arm during the Battle of
Port Republic, Va., June 9th, 1862; discharged Jan. 5th, 1863 on
surgeon's certificate of disability. (Recruit) |
Kelley, Phillip - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service April 1st, 1862; was wounded in
the thigh during the Battle of Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9th, 1862; discharged
Nov. 28th, 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability. |
Kelly, Edward; - Entered service for
three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years
service June 19th, 1861; appointed Corporal Nov. 20th, 1861; wounded during the Battle of Kernstown, Va., March 23rd, 1862; died in the hospital at Winchester, Va. on April 4th, 1862. |
Knoble, Leonard - Entered the
Service on Aug. 7th, 1862 for three years service; detached as provost guard;
returned to duty; was wounded
in the left arm during the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 2nd, 1863; transferred to Co. B, 5th
O. V. I., June 8th, 1864; mustered out June 5th, 1865 by order of
the War Department. (Recruit) |
Kreitz, Albert P. - Entered the
Service on April 22nd, 1861 for three months service; mustered out Aug. 22nd,
1861. |
Lant, John W. - Entered the Service
on May 24th, 1861 for three years service; sick at Cumberland, Md. and detailed
as a nurse; No further record found. |
Lappin, Arthur - Entered the Service
on May 24th, 1861 for three years service; was wounded during
the Battle of Kernstown, Va., March 23rd, 1862; again wounded during the Battle of Cedar Mt., Va., Aug. 9th, 1862 in the hand and
arm; discharged Dec. 24th, 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability;
reenlisted in the artillery corps. |
Lawrence, David B. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service June 19th, 1861; detached to artillery Oct. 20th,
1861; discharged July 20th, 1862 by order of the War Department; died Aug. 26th,
1890. |
Lecompt, Theodore - Entered for
three months service on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service on June 19th, 1861; died at Sutton, West Va.,
July 28th, 1861. |
Lincoln, Rufus W. - Entered the
Service on April 22nd, 1861 for three months service; mustered out Aug. 22nd,
1861. |
Lloyd, James J. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service June 19th, 1861; sick at West Philadelphia, Pa.; discharged on
Jan. 2nd, 1863 on surgeon's certificate of disability. |
Loomis, Luther W. - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three years
service; detached as teamster to division train; returned to duty; mustered out with Co.,
July 6th, 1864. |
Lovett, Albert C. ; - Entered
service for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for
three years service June 19th, 1861; appointed Corporal May 12th,
1862; severely wounded during the Battle of Port Republic, Va., June 9th, 1862 while carrying
the Regimental Colors; discharged Sept. 14th, 1862 on account of disability;
reenlisted in the service Oct. 10th, 1862 in Co. I, 10th Ohio
Cavalry; promoted to Sergeant; promoted to 2nd Lieutenant Co. E on July 25th,
1864; resigned April 3rd, 1865. |
Lucas, William - Entered the Service
on Sept 8th, 1862 for three years service; discharged on Feb. 3rd,
1863 on surgeon's certificate of disability. (Recruit) |
Mallory, John H. - Entered for three months service on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861;
promoted to Corporal Nov. 20th, 1861; promoted to Sergeant May 14th,
1862; mustered out with Co. July 6th, 1864; died May 23rd, 1906. |
Martin, Thomas H. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861. |
Maxfield, Isaac - Entered the
Service on May 24th, 1861 for three years service; was wounded in the shin during the Battle of
Port Republic, Va. on June 9th, 1862; he was detailed as a cook at Alexandria,
Va.; discharged from duty at Washington D.C. on Jan. 16th, 1863 by order of the
War Department. |
McCain, Willis F. - Entered the
Service on May 24th, 1861 for three years service; accidentally shot and killed at Gauley Bridge, West Va., Sept. 27th, 1861; his body was moved to
the National Cemetery at Grafton, West Va., and buried. |
McCanna, Michael - Entered the
Service on Oct. 20th, 1861 for three years service; accidentally shot at Cotton
Hill, West Va., he died at Charleston, West Va., Nov., 18th,
1861; his body was taken to Cleveland, Ohio, and buried there. (Recruit) |
McDowell, Fred G. - Entered the
Service on May 24th, 1861 for three years service; was sick in the hospital at
Gauley Bridge and Charleston, West Va., & also at Cincinnati, Ohio; discharged at Camp
Kelly, West Va., on Feb. 1st, 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability. |
McKay, Frederick A. - Entered
service for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted in Co. E, 41st O. V. I.; appointed Sergeant;
promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on Nov. 24th, 1862; promoted to 1st
Lieutenant; was severely wounded
during the Battle of
Missionary Ridge, Tenn., Nov. 25th, 1863 and lost part of his right hand; he
resigned on Nov. 20th, 1864 and later died from the
effects of his wound. |
Meacham, Almon - Entered service for
three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861. |
Miller, Joseph - Entered the Service
on May 24th, 1861 for three years service; was wounded
during the Battle of Kernstown, Va., March 23rd, 1862; he was
discharged from duty on July 16th, 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability. |
Mills, Stephen - Entered the Service
on Aug. 11th, 1862 for three years service; discharged Feb. 9th,
1863 on surgeon's certificate of disability. (Recruit) |
Morgan, Alonzo J. - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three years
service; was sick at Washington D.C. and detailed as a ward master; returned to duty on
May 8th, 1862; he was mustered out with the Co. on July 6th, 1864. |
Neville, John - Entered service for
three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861;
reelisted in Co. E, 41st O. V. I. |
Ott, Jacob - Entered the Service on
Aug. 11th, 1862 for three years service; detailed as Provost Guard; returned to
duty; transferred to Co. B, 5th O. V. I., June 8th, 1864; mustered
out on June 5th, 1865 by Order of the War Department; died in Dec., 1904. (Recruit) |
Paine, George S. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861;
reenlisted in Co. A, 150th, O. V. I., May 2nd, 1864; mustered out
with Co. on Aug. 25th, 1864. |
Parsons, John G. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service June 19th, 1861; was severely wounded in
the privates during the Battle of Cedar Mountain, Aug. 9th 1962; discharged in
Washington D.C., Jan. 8th, 1863 on surgeon's certificate of disability.
reentered the service as a 1st Lieutenant in Co. E, 150th O. V. I.,
May 2nd, 1864; mustered out with the Co. on Aug. 23rd, 1864. |
Powell, Charles W. - Entered the Service on May 24th, 1861 for three years
service; detached with the ambulance corps; mustered out with the Co. July 6th,
1864. |
Pratt, Henry A. - Entered the
Service on May 24th, 1861 for three years service; was sick in the hospital in
Washington D.C., and at St. Joseph Hospital, New York; returned to duty; was killed in action during the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd, 1863. |
Preble, Charles E. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861; was wounded in the hip during the Battle of Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9th, 1862; mustered out
with the Co., July 6th, 1864; reenlisted in Co. I, 13th Veteran
Reserve Corps, Feb. 15th, 1865; discharged Nov. 15th, 1865. |
Prestage, John H. - Entered the
Service on May 24th, 1861 for three years service; discharged at Romney, Va.,
Dec., 23rd, 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability. |
Randall, Adolphus M. - Entered
service for three years on Oct. 9th, 1862; transferred to Co. B, 5th
O. V. I., June 8th, 1864; mustered out at Columbus, Ohio July 26th,
1865 by Order of the War Department. (Recruit) |
Randall, Frank - Entered service for
three years on Oct. 8th, 1862; was wounded in the shoulder and
also taken prisoner during the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd, 1863; transferred
to Co. B, 5th O. V. I., June 8th, 1864; mustered out July 25th,
1865 by Order of the War Department.(Recruit) |
Ranney, Charles H. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service June 19th, 1861; was discharged at Gauley Bridge, West Va., Oct 6th,
1861 on surgeon's certificate of disability. mustered out and reenlisted in Co. F, 124th
O. V. I., July 25th, 1862; discharged Oct. 10th, 1863 on surgeon's
certificate of disability; reenlisted in Co. F, 177th O. V. I., Sept. 21st,
1864; mustered out with the Co. on June 24th, 1865. |
Rhodes, Frederick - Entered service
for three years on Aug 8th, 1862; in the hospital at Washington D.C.;
transferred to the Invalid Corps Jan. 15th, 1864; mustered out at Evansville,
Ind. June 30th, 1865 by Order of the War Department.(Recruit) |
Richell, Thomas - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service June 19th, 1861; was sick at Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Md.;
discharged Sept. 20th, 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability. |
Richmond, Edmond - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861. |
Rock, William F. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861. |
Rockefeller,
Frank - Was born at Moravia, N.Y., in 1845. He was educated in the Cleveland
schools, and has resided in Cleveland since 1853. At the breaking out of the war he was
too young to be accepted as a recruit by the United States Government, although he tried
repeatedly to enlist but was refused by the recruiting officers. After the battle of Cross
Lanes, Va. he joined as a recruit in the month of Sept., having been sworn in, giving his
age as 18, when in reality he was only 16. He was assigned to Co. A and joined the
regiment at Gauley Bridge. Entered service for three years on July 29th, 1862;
sick at David's Island, N.Y. returned to duty; participated in the Battle's of Kernstown,
Port Republic, Cedar Mt., was wounded in the head, from grape and canister, during the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd, 1863; then served at Gettysburg,
Lookout Mt. and Sherman's March to Atlanta; .transferred to the 5th O. V.
I., June 8th, 1864; After the service he engaged in various commercial
pursuits, and in the eighties sold out his refining business to the Standard Oil Company
and became vice-president of that company, which position he held for a good many years.
Leaving them he engaged in other enterprises in Cleveland. For a great many years he was
interested in Western ranching and properties and is still so engaged. He married Miss
Helen E. Scofield, a daughter of W.C. Scofield. one of Cleveland's most prestigious
manufacturers. Was a member of the famous Rockefeller family.(Recruit)
Frank Rockefeller was born at Moravia, New York, in
1845. He was educated in the Cleveland schools, and has in Cleveland ever
since 1853. At the breaking out of the rebellion he was too young to be
accepted as a recruit by the United States Government, although he tried
repeatedly to enlist but was refused by the recruiting officers.
After the Battle of Cross Lanes Virginia, August 26,
1861, he joined as a recruit in the month of September, having been sworn
in, giving his age as eighteen, when in reality he was only sixteen. He was
assigned to Company A, Seventh Regiment O. V. I., at Gauiey Bridge,
Virginia.
For a great many years he has been largely interested
in western ranching and properties and is still so engaged. He married Miss
Helen E. Scofield, a daughter of W. C. Scofield, one of Cleveland’s most
prosperous manufacturers. They have three daughters living-Misses Alice,
Anna and Helen,
Mr. Rockefeller was a good soldier and in all of his
commercial pursuits and citizenship has ranked among our foremost citizens.(Wilson) |
Ross, Charles E. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861. |
Ryan, Thomas - Entered service for
three years on July 29th, 1862; transferred to Co. B, 5th, O. V. I.,
June 8th, 1864; appointed Corporal March 1st, 1865; mustered out
June 5th, 1865 by Order of the War Department. (Recruit) |
Sadler, Samuel - Entered service for
three years on Aug. 26th, 1862; sick at Aquia Creek, Va.; returned to duty;
transferred to Co. B, 5th O. V. I., June 8th, 1864; mustered out
with Co. on June 5th, 1865 by Order of the War Department; died May 1st,
1905. (Recruit) |
Sadler, William - Entered for three
months service on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years
service on June 19th, 1861; appointed Corporal Nov. 20th, 1861; was wounded during the Battle
of Kernstown, Va. March 23rd, 1862;
promoted to Sergeant May 14th, 1862; detailed to recruiting service in July of
1862; transferred to Invalid Corps on January 15th, 1864. |
Scoville, Andrew J. - Entered
service for three months on April 22nd, 1861; reenlisted for three years
service June 19th, 1861; was taken prisoner during the Battle of Cross Lanes, West Va. Aug. 26th, 1861; was held in Libby Prison,
Richmond, Va., Parish Prison, New Orleans, Louisiana, and also a cotton factory in
Salisbury, North Carolina (see Prison Life page for
further details); paroled and exchanged; reenlisted
in Co. C, 103rd O. V. I., Aug. 6th, 1862 under the name of John
Scoville; mustered out with the Co. June 18th, 1865. |
Scoville, Thomas J. - Enlisted for
three years service June 19th, 1861; was wounded
during the Battle of Cross Lanes, Va., Aug. 26th, 1861; discharged July
8th, 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability; reenlisted in Co. C, 103rd
O. V. I., Aug 6th, 1862; appointed sergeant Jan. 13th, 1863;
promoted to 1st Sergeant March 4th, 1864; mustered out with Co. June 12th,
1865. |
Seufert, William - Entered service
for three months on Oct. 20th, 1861; sick at Washington, D.C. May 25th,
1862; returned to duty; reenlisted for three years service; was wounded in the left leg during the Battle of
Ringgold, Ga., Nov. 27th, 1863; transferred on June 8th, 1864
to the 5th O. V. I.; discharged at expiration of service. (Recruit) |
Sherwood, James - Entered service
for three years on Aug. 6th, 1862; transferred to Co. B, 5th O. V.
I., June 8th, 1864; mustered out with Co. on June 5th, 1865 by Order
of the War Department. (Recruit) |
Sherwood, Thomas C.
- Entered service for three months on April 22nd,
1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861; was wounded in the bowels during the Battle of Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9th, 1862; returned to
duty and mustered out with the Co. on July 6th, 1864. |
Shipley, Thomas - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service June 19th, 1861; was wounded during the Battle of Cross Lanes, West Va., Aug. 26th, 1861, he later died
from his wounds at Carnifax Ferry, Va., Sept. 2nd, 1861. |
Sholtz, Henry - Entered service for
three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861. |
Shroeder, Louis - Entered service
for three years on May 24th, 1861; drowned in the Rappahannock River at
Fredericksburg, Va., May 24th, 1862. |
Simons, George W. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service June 19th, 1861; discharged in New York, June 17th,
1863 on surgeon's certificate of disability. |
Simons, Henry - Entered service for
three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861. |
Smalley, Herbert L.; No
entry record found; wounded
in the left arm by a musketball during the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd, 1863; discharged Feb. 22nd,
1864 for disability. |
Smith, Alfred W. - Entered service for three months on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861; detached
with ammunition train as a teamster; returned to duty and mustered out with the Co. on
July 6th, 1864. died July 24th, 1905. |
Smith, Carlos A. - Entered for three
months service on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years
service on June 19th, 1861; appointed Sergeant Aug. 3rd, 1861;
discharged Dec. 21st, 1861 on surgeon's certificate of disability. |
Smith, Charles H. - Mr. Smith was
born in Taunton, Mass, Nov., 23rd, 1837. Was educated in the common and private schools
and graduated from the Ohio State Law College. Entered service for three months on April
22nd, 1861; resigned June 19th, 1861; reenlisted in Co. G, 27th
O. V. I., July 21st, 1861; appointed to Sergeant Aug. 14th, 1861;
promoted to 1st Sergeant May 12th, 1862; promoted to 2nd
Lieutenant Nov. 2nd, 1862 and assigned to Co. B; promoted to 1st
Lieutenant May 9th, 1863, and assigned to Co. A; promoted to Captain Nov. 3rd,
1864 and assigned to Co. K; promoted to Major May 1st, 1865; mustered out with
the Co. July 20th, 1865 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. (Wilson) |
Smith, Charles W. - Entered service for three years on May 24th, 1861;
was wounded in the leg during the Battle of
Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd, 1863; returned to duty and mustered out with
the Co. on July 6th, 1864. Charles
H. Smith was born in Taunton, Massachusetts, November 23, 1837. Was
educated in common and private schools and graduated from the Ohio State Law
College.
April 15, 1861, at Cleveland, he volunteered as a
private in Company A, Seventh Ohio Infantry. In the following July aided in
raising Company G, Twenty-seventh Ohio Infantry. Promoted to sergeant,
August 14, 1861; orderly sergeant, May 12, 1862.
For meritorious conduct in battle of Corinth, October 4, 1862, in
leading a charge and capture of the enemy’s flag was commissioned second
lieutenant, November 2, 1862; first lieutenant, May 9, 1864; captain,
November 3, 1864; major, May 31, 1865.
Marched and in battle of Lexington, Springfield,
Sedalia, St. Louis, siege and capture of New Madrid, Island Ten,
Tiptonville, expedition to Fort Pillow, siege and capture of Corinth, battle
of Iuka, second battle of Corinth, campaigns through Cherokee Valley,
central Mississippi, Parker’s Cross-Roads, Chattanooga, capture of Decatur.
Atlanta campaign-Resaca, Dallas, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain, charge at
Nick-o-jack Creek, battles around Atlanta, march through Georgia, siege of
Savannah. Through the Carolinas-battles of Beaufort, Pocotaligo, Whippy
Swamp, Rivers Bridge, North and South Edesto Rivers, Haywards, Columbia,
Fayetteville, Bentonville, Goldsboro, Raleigh. Was in command of the
skirmish line in every battle in which the regiment was engaged.
Marched through Virginia-Richmond, Fredericksburg to Washington, commanding
regiment in grand review.
Discharged at Camp Dennison, July 20, 1865, after
four years and three months’ continuous service.
Major Smith was married November 26, 1868, to Louisa
E. Johnson. Their children were one son and three daughters.
(Wilson) |
Snider, Adolf - Entered service for
three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three years
service June 19th, 1861; was killed in action during the Battle of Port Republic, Va., June 9th, 1862. |
Southwell, William - Entered service
for three years on Aug. 26th, 1862; detached on duty at Aquia Creek Landing;
returned to Co. for duty; transferred to Co. B, 5th O. V. I., June 8th,
1864; mustered out with Co. on June 5th, 1865 by Order of the War Department. (Recruit) |
Spencer, George E. - Entered service
for three years on May 24th, 1861; during the Battle of
Ringgold, Ga. was severely wounded in the left leg which required amputation; he died from his wounds Dec. 21st, 1863 and his body was removed to The
National Cemetery at Chattanooga, Tenn. for burial. |
Sperry, Edward A. - Entered service
for three years service on Aug. 30th, 1862; was wounded during
the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd, 1863, and was missing in action; returned to duty; transferred to Co. B, 5th
O. V. I., June 8th, 1864; mustered out with Co. on June 5th 1865, by
Order of the War Department. (Recruit) |
St. Lawrence, Edward - Entered
service for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for
three years service June 19th, 1861; was severely wounded in
the leg during the Battle of Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9th, 1862 and was left
in the hospital in Culpepper, Va. and taken prisoner; sent to Fort
Monroe, Va., and discharged Jan. 21st, 1863 on surgeon's certificate of
disability. |
Stafford, Albert J. - Entered
service for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd,
1861. |
Stearns, Charles H. - Entered
service for three years on May 24th, 1861; was killed in
action during the Battle
of Kernstown, Va., March 23rd, 1862. |
Stein, David G. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service June 19th, 1861; wounded accidentally by a
bayonet at Alexandria, Va.; discharged April 25th, 1863 on surgeon's
certificate of disability. |
Stevenson, Thomas - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861;
reenlisted in Co. A , 124th O. V. I., Aug. 12th, 1862; mustered out
with Co. June 9th, 1865. |
Stratton, Isaac - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service June 19th, 1861; transferred to Co. F, 7th O. V. I.,
by order of Colonel Tyler. (See Co. F for details) |
Sumner, Charles - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861. |
Swayne, Edward A. - Entered service for three years on May 24th, 1861;
sick at Aquia Creek, Va.; returned to duty and mustered out with the Co. on July 6th,
1864. |
Sweet, Samuel; Born in Bristol,
England, October 7th, 1841. In the year 1855 his parents emigrated to Cleveland, Ohio. He
was educated in the common schools in England and Cleveland. ; Entered service for
three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted June 19th,
1861 for 3 Years; appointed Corporal Nov. 20th, 1861; wounded in the right shoulder and lung during the Battle of Kernstown, Va., March 23rd, 1862; discharged Nov. 20th,
1862 by order of the War Department. He married Miss Regina Huber, Jan. 9th, 1865, at
Cleveland, Ohio. Since the war he has been employed in the manufacture of butter tubs at
Falconer, N. Y. and owned a grocery store in Jamestown, N.Y.
At the first firing on Fort Sumter at the breaking
out of the war of the rebellion he enlisted as a private in the Cleveland
Light Guard Zouaves for three months. When mustered into the service of the
United States this company became Company A, Seventh Regiment O. V. I. He
reenlisted in the three years’ service, June 19, 1861, and was
promoted to corporal for soldierly conduct.
He was a thoroughly brave and patriotic soldier.(Wilson) |
Taylor, William H. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861. |
Thompson, William N. - Entered
service for three years on May 24th, 1861; was taken prisoner in the Shenandoah Valley, Va., during a raid on Jackson;
exchanged and returned to duty; discharged March 31st, 1863 on surgeon's
certificate of disability. |
Thurston, William H. - Entered
service for three years on May 24th, 1861; mustered out with Co. July 6th,
1864. |
Townley, Gillett; Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted June 19th,
1861 for 3 Years; appointed Corporal Nov. 11th, 1861; killed during the Battle
of Port Republic, Va., June 9th, 1862. |
Towne, Ephraim M. - Entered service
for three years on May 24th, 1861; sick at Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Md.;
returned to duty; was wounded
in the arm during the Battle of
Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9th, 1862; was killed in
action during the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3rd, 1863. |
Tyson, Henry - Entered service for
three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861. |
Van Valkenberg, James S. - Entered
service for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd,
1861. |
Vaughn, George E. - Entered service for three years on May 24th, 1861;
detached as a teamster; mustered out with Co. July 6th, 1864. |
Virgil, Henry J. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861. |
Walker, Leonard - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service June 19th, 1861; was wounded in the leg during the
Battle of Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9th, 1862 and was left on
the field of Battle. he was taken prisoner or died on the field. |
Warren, Hiram V. - Entered for three years service on May 24th, 1861;
appointed Corporal May 24th, 1862; special duty with the Pioneer Corps;
detached to the Commissary Department; mustered out with Co. July 6th, 1864;
died April 7th, 1905. |
Watkins, Lewis J. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861;
reenlisted Sept. 11th, 1861; detailed with Division Provost guard;
transferred to 5th O. V. I. June 8th, 1864; discharged at expiration of
service. |
Webb, Edward A. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861;
reenlisted in Co. G, 27th O. V. I.; appointed Sergeant; promoted to 2nd
Lieutenant Co. E, June 27th, 1864; promoted to 1st Lieutenant Sept.
26th, 1864; promoted to Captain Co. B, Jan. 28th, 1865; mustered out
with Co. July 11th, 1865. |
Webb, Franklin G. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service June 19th, 1861; No record found. |
Werz, Frank J.- No
entry record found; appointed Corporal; wounded in the
thigh during the Battle of Cedar Mt., Va., Aug. 9th, 1863. |
Whatley, Myron H. - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out and reenlisted for three
years service June 19th, 1861; was taken prisoner
during the Battle of Cross Lanes, Va., Aug. 26th, 1861; was held in
Libby Prison, Richmond, Va., Parish Prison, New Orleans, Louisiana, and also a cotton
factory in Salisbury, North Carolina (see Prison
Life page for further details); returned to duty;
transferred to 2nd Regiment, Ohio Cavalry, Jan. 13th, 1863 by order
of the War Department. |
White, Ford W. - Entered service for
three years on May 24th, 1861; discharged on Oct. 6th, 1861 on
surgeon's certificate of disability. |
White, James - Entered service for three months on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service June 19th, 1861; sick in
the hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio and returned as a steward while there; mustered out with
Co. July 6th, 1864, by Circular No. 36, War Department, May 2nd,
1864. |
Wilder, Dewilton J. - Entered
service for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd,
1861. |
Williams, Francis - Entered for three months service on April 22nd, 1861;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861; was
taken prisoner during the
Battle of Cross Lanes, West Virginia
Aug. 26th, 1861; was held in Libby Prison, Richmond, Va., Parish Prison, New
Orleans, Louisiana, and also a cotton factory in Salisbury, North Carolina (see Prison Life page for further details); paroled and exchanged Nov. 11th, 1862; reported to
the regiment for duty March 29th, 1863; appointed Corporal; promoted to
Sergeant Sept. 1st, 1863; mustered out with Co. July 6th, 1864. |
Williams, William H. - Entered
service for three months on Oct. 20th, 1862; transferred, to the 5th O.V. I.,
June 8th, 1864; discharged at expiration of service. (Recruit) |
Wilsden, Richard L.
- Entered service for three years on May 24th,
1861; was taken prisoner during the Battle
of Cross Lanes, Va., Aug. 26th, 1861; was
held in Libby Prison, Richmond, Va., Parish Prison, New Orleans, Louisiana, and also a
cotton factory in Salisbury, North Carolina (see
Prison Life page for further details); paroled and
exchanged Nov. 11th, 1863, and returned to Co. for duty; mustered out with Co.
July 6th, 1864. |
Wood, Charles A.; - Entered service
for three months on April 22nd, 1861; mustered out Aug. 22nd, 1861;
mustered out and reenlisted for three years service on June 19th, 1861; wounded in the neck during the Battle of
Chancellorsville, Va., May 2nd, 1863. |
Wright, Edwin L. - Entered service
for three months on Aug. 25th, 1862; transferred to Co. B, 5th O. V.
I., June 8th, 1864; mustered out with Co. on June 5th, 1865 by Order
of the War Department; was wounded
during the Battle of
Pine Knob, Ga., June 16th, 1864; appointed Corporal Nov. 1st, 1864;
mustered out June 5th, 1865 by Order of the War Department.(Recruit) |
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