TheOther Side

In an attempt to show I am not totally biased, this page is being dedicated to those of my ancestery who were either born in the wrong place or not enlightened enough to serve on the right side during the
"late unpleasantness."

Franklin Lafayette Rominger, born 17 Feb 1845 in North Fork, Ashe County, North Carolina, died 11 May 1925 in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee. Frank is the only real "black sheep" we have found in our genealogical search. That is, he was a southerner by birth, first served in the Confederacy, deserted and fled north. Frank was only sixteen at the start of the war and his young age may account for his lack of judgement. Frank ran to Olney, Illinois, where he joined the Union serving in the 46th Illinois Regiment from 27 February 1864 until he was mustered out at Mobile, Alabama at the close of the war.

Amos B. Ferguson, born circa 1835 in Westchester County, New York. Amos served in the 20th New York State Militia, Ulster Guard, 80th Reg't of Infantry, on 19 September 1861. Amos mustered in as a Sergeant and was promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant on 2 February 1863. He reenlisted as a veteran on 1 January 1864 as 2nd Lieutenant, Co. B. On 9 December 1864, Amos was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and Quartermaster. He was transferred on 15 June 1865 to Co. K, and was discharged on 7 August 1865 in Richmond Virginia. After his service, Amos moved with his family to Osage County, Kansas. He died in the Veterans Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas on 28 May 1909.

Hiram A. Barker, was born 12 February 1830 in St. Lawrence County, New York and died sometime after 1900. Hiram served in Co. I, 11th Illinois Cavalry, joining on February 7, 1865, and discharged on 30 September 1865 at Memphis, Tennessee.  He was declared an invalid after being kicked by a mule.  Hiram later migrated with his two surviving sons to Marion Co., Florida where he spent the rest of his life.  His burial place has not positively been identified.

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