One of the hardest fighting regiments of the Kansas regiments was that of the Second Kansas Cavalry.. Although they fought in many battles in the civil war, for many Kansans it was the battle of Wilson’s Creek, Missouri, that their best known for. This page is to help you find some information about your ancestor who was in the second regiment. This page is on only on those men that were wounded or killed.
This page is in two parts. The first part is on those that were wounded, killed, or missing. The second part is of those that were taken prisoner.
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Note. You will note that there are a lot of ( C. N. ), this is for Cherokee Nation.
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Second Kansas Cavalry.
Field Staff.
Major Fisk Julius G. Quindaro Jan. 1, '62 Must. out Apr. 18, '65, at Little Rock, Ark.; W. in action Nov. 28, 1862, at Cane Hill, Ark.
Company A.
Corporal Spencer George W. Feb. 19, '62 Feb. 19, '62 Must. out Apr. 14, '65, at Little Rock, Ark.; W. while carrying dispatches Apr. 15, '64, near Roseville, Ark.*
Private Ballance Joseph Greenwood Dec. 19, '61 Dec. 19, '61 Disc. Sept. 27, '63, at Ft. Leav. Kan., on account of w'ds rec'd in action Dec. 7, '62, at Prairie Grove, Ark.
Private Osborn Vincent B. Fort Ellsworth Feb. 19, '62 Feb. 19, '62 Disc. for dis. May 8, '65, at Little Rock, Ark., caused by w's rec'd in right limb, Jan. 17, '65, on str. Anna Jacobs; limb amput. above the knee.
Private Payne Albert L. Garnett April 15, '62 April 15, '62 Disc. Nov. 9, '63, on account of w'ds rec'd in action at Reed's Mountain, Ark., Dec. 6, '62.
Private Walker James F. Garnett Feb. 26, '62 Not mustered Disc. for dis. Oct. 1, '62, in the field, Ark., caused by w'ds rec'd at Wilson's Cr., Mo., Aug. 10, '61.
Company. B.
Sergeant Hinkle Jasper N. Springfield, Mo. Aug. 31, '63 Aug. 31, '63 K. in action Aug. 11, '65, at Boston Mountain, Ak.
Private Camp George Boonville, Mo. Sept. 3, '63 Sept. 29, '63 Miss. in action at Poison Springs, Ak., Apr. 18, '64.
Company C.
Captain Lines Edward C. D. Wabaunsee Feb. 23, '63 Transferred from Co.. K, May 4, '63; K. in action Sept. 1, 1863, at Backbone Mountain, Ark
Sergeant Duff James Dec. 9, '61 Dec. 9, '61 Prom. Capt. in 2d Ark. Cav. Nov. 25, '63; W. in action Dec. 7, 1862, Prairie Grove, Ark.
Sergeant Staatz William Junction City Sept. 2, '62 Aug. 4, '63 K. in action Sept. 1, 1863, at Backbone Mt., Ark.
Private Hampton Robert Dec. 6, '61 Dec. 6, '61 K. in action Sept. 16, '64, near Ft. Gibson, C. N.
Private Nance William S. Dec. 9, '61 Dec. 9, '61 Killed at Fort Scott, Kan., August 8, 1865, by accidental discharge of gun.
Private Reese Hiram Nov. 17, '61 Nov. 17, '61 D. near Fort Larned, Kan., July 20, 1862; broke his neck by diving, while bath'g in the Ark. riv.
Private Duval Bailey Ft. Smith, Ark Oct. 17, '63 Dec. 19, '63 K. in action Sept. 16, '64, near Ft. Gibson, C. N.
Private Falkner Frank Junction City Sept. 2, '62 Aug. 4, '63 D. at Ft. Smith, Ark., Sept. 7, '63, of w'ds rec'd in action at Backbone, Mt., Ark., Sep. 1, 1863.
Private penegar William Lawrence Oct. 17, '63 Dec. 19, '63 Ass. to new Co. C, Mar. 18, '65; W. in left hand and hip, Sep. 16, '64, in act'n at Ft. Gibson, C. N.
Company D.
Sergeant Callahan Cornelius Kinnekuk Nov. 12, '61 Nov. 12, '61 Mustered out Jan. 14, '65, at Leav., Kan; W. by minnie ball through thigh, in action at Roseville, Ark., April 4, 1864.
Private Kout Jacob Eden Nov. 16, '61 Nov. 16, '61 Mustered out Jan. 14, 1865, at Leavenworth, Kan.; W. by gun shot through hand, April 4, 1864, in action at Roseville, Ark.
Private Rhoe Thomas J. Eden Nov. 13, '61 Nov. 13, '61 Killed in action at Roseville, Kan., April 4, 1864.
Private Wills William T. Muscotah Nov. 25, '61 Nov. 25, '61 K. in action near little Santa Fe, Mo., Mar. 26, '62.
Private Mentor Joseph Mt. Pleasant Dec. 13, '61 Dec. 13, '61 K. near Cane Hill, Ark., by guerillas, Aug. 12, '64.
Company E.
First Sergeant Rosa John S. Junction City Nov. 8, '61 Nov. 8, '61 Killed in action Dec. 7, '62, at Prairie Grove, Ak.
First Sergeant Harper Marion Atchison Nov. 25, '61 Nov. 25, '61 Died at Waldron, Ark., Dec. 30, 1863, of w'ds received in action December 29, 1863.
Private Beates Gurden E. Junction City Nov. 8, '61 Nov. 8, '61 Mustered out Jan. 26, '65, at Leavenworth, Kan.; W. in left shoulder Dec. 29, 1863, at Waldron, Ark.; also in right foot April 4, 1864, at Roseville, Ark.
Private Jones Theodore Junction City Nov. 13, '61 Nov. 13, '61 Mustered out Jan. 26, 1865, at Leavenworth, Kan.; W. in left arm severly November 12, 1863, in actioin at Boonville, Ark.
Private LaCroste Joseph Sept. 30, '61 Sept. 30, '61 Died at Fort Smith, Ark., Nov. 18, 1863, from effects of pistol shot received in quarrel.
Private Miller John A. Nov. 18, '61 Nov. 18, '61 Died at Prairie Grove, Ark., Dec. 16, 1862, of wounds received in action December 7, 1862.
Private Smith James Sept. 14, '61 Sept. 14, '61 Died at Junction City, Kan., June 29, 1862, of wounds received June 15, 1862
Private Stout Levi H. Louisville Dec. 10, '61 Dec. 10, '61 K. in action Dec. 7, 1862, at Prairie Grove, Ark
Private Moyes Henry May 4, '63 Aug. 13, '63 Died at Fort Smith, Ark., June 12, 1864; wound received by accidental discharge of gun
Private Robinson Neal C. Baldwin City Sept. 1, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Died at Roseville, Ark., of wounds received in action April 4, 1864
Private Thompson John M. Manhattan Sept. 1, '62 Died in General Hospital at Fayetteville, Ark., December 16, '62, of wounds received in action December 7, 1862, at Prairie Grove, Ark.
Company F.
Corporal Hunter Almon Topeka Feb. 7, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Promoted Sergeant Oct. 1, 1862; was wounded in action at Coon Creek, Mo., Aug. 13, 1862.
Corporal Hewins Edwin M. Dover May 22, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Promoted Sergeant Oct. 1, 1862; was wounded in action at Coon Creek, Mo., Aug. 13, 1862.
Private Johnson John Leavenworth Nov. 15, '61 Nov. 15, '61 Killed by guard for disobeying orders at Fort Smith, Ark., December 6, 1863.
Private Selig Henry W. Lawrence Nov. 5, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Killed May, 1864, en route for Fort Tyler, Tex.; murdered by captors for being unable to march on account of wounds received in battle.
Private Longnecker James Topeka Oct. 1, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Killed at Fort Smith, Ark., November 5, 1864 by accidental discharge of gun.
Private Mitchell William N. Lawrence April 20, '62 K. in action near Maysville, Ark., Oct. 22, 1862.
Private Potter George Lawrence April 28, '62 Aug. 13, '63 K. in action, while on escort duty, Aug. 11, 1864.
Company G.
Sergeant McDougal John Shawnee Mar. 20, '62 Mar. 20, '62 K. in action near Fort Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Corporal Dower John Olathe Dec. 8, '61 Dec. 8, '61 K. in acton at Boonesborough, Ark., Dec. 6, '62.
Private Ball William F. Peru, Nb Nov. 29, '61 Nov. 29, '61 Promoted Corporal January 7, 1862; killed in actioin at old Fort Wayne, C. N., Oct. 22, '62.
Private Carpenter William T. Leavenworth Dec. 10, '61 Dec. 10, '61 Killed by the enemy after being taken prisoner near Scullyville, C. N., October 27, 1863.
Private Craig Ranzel Brownsville, Nb Dec. 11, '61 Dec. 11, '61 Deid at Fort Scott, Kan., January 12, 1863, of wounds received in action.
Private Crossman William Shawnee April 8, '62 Dec. 26, '63 K. in action near Fort Smith, Ark., July 29, '64.
Private Flint Daniel Shawnee Sept. 27, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Killed in action near Scullyville, C. N., Oct. 31, '64.
Private Hall Henry L. Brownsville July 28, '63 Aug. 10, '63 K. in action at Cabin Creek, C. N., Sept. 19, '64.
Private Ingles John Leavenworth Mar. 28, '62 Dec. 26, '63 Assigned to new Co. D, March 18, 1865; W. in action near Cassville, Mo.
Private Lanker Eli Brownsville, Nb Feb. 3, '62 K. in action at old Ft. Wayne, C. N., Oct. 22, '62.
Private Roberts John Shawnee April 2, '62 Dec. 26, '3 Died at Fort Smith, Ark., June 14, 1864, of w'ds received in action.
Private Smith John W. Pedonia Aug. 18, 6'3 Aug. 26, '3 K. in action Sept. 16, 1864, near Ft. Gibson, C. N.
Company H.
Private Hiatt Henry H. Marysville Nov. 14, '61 Nov. 14, '61 Killed in action at Van Buren, Ark., Dec. 29, '62.
Private Howard Jesse Marysville Nov. 14, '61 Nov. 14, '61 Died May 29, 1864, at Fort Smith, Ark., of w'ds rec'd in action on board of steamer, May 8, '64.
Private Wittenberg Arnold Marysville Nov. 30, '61 Nov. 30, '61 Died at Little Rock, Ark., May 9, 1864, of w'ds received in action March 22, 1864.
Private Blackford John C. Lawrence Sept. 10, '62 Aug. 13, '63 K. in action at Poinson Springs, Ark., April 18, '64.
Private Hirsch Henry Topeka May 1, '62 Aug. 13, '63 K. in action near Fort Smith, ARk., Sept. 1, 1864.
Private Root William Ft. Smith, Ark. Oct. 4, '63 Dec. 26, '63 Died Sept. 2, 1864, at Fort Smith, Ark., of w'ds rec'd in action Sept. 1, '64, near Ft. Smith, Ark.
Private Rodgers Thomas W. Burlingame Feb. 26, '64 March 4, '64 Missing April 20, 1864, while on march with escort near Fayetteville, Ark.; supposed to have been killed by guerillas.
Company I.
First Lieutenant Williams Clarence J. Lawrence Oct. 20, '63 Promoted 1st Lieut. and Regt'l Qr. Mr. Dec. 7, '64; was W. in left shoulder Dec. 20, '63, in Ark.
Quartermaster Sergeant Henderson Joseph McGregor, Iowa Oct. 20, '61 Oct. 20, '61 K. in action at Prairie Grove, Ark., Dec. 7, '62.
Corporal Ackerson John McGregor, Iowa Nov. 1, '61 Nov. 1, '61 Killed in action near Baxter's Springs, Kan., January 20, 1864.
Corporal Stahl Francis M. Auburn Aug. 25, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Assigned to new Co. C, March 18, 1865; was W. in left hand Sep. 1, '63, in acton at Backbone Mt., Ark.
Bugler Hale William Nov. 17, '61 Nov. 17, '61 Discharged June 18, 1862; cause, gun shot rec'd in right heel in action near Shawneetown Kan., March 15, 1862.
Prite Eytinge Henry S. Dec. 23, '61 Dec. 23, '61 Disc. Nov. 1, '62, in the field, Mo., on account of wounds received in right arm, in skirmish at Sarcoxie, Mo., September 25, 1862.
Private Cunningham John Leroy Aug. 25, '62 K. in action at Prairie Grove, Ark., Dec. 7, '62.
Private Lawrence Thomas Aug. 25, '62 Killed in action at Prairie Grove, Ark., Dec. 7, '62.
Private Myers George Aug. 29, '63 Discharged May, 1863, at Fort Scott, Kan.; cause gun shot wound rec'd at Prairie Grove Ark., December 7, 1862.
Private Manter Roland S. H. Auburn Aug. 25, '62 K. near Charleston, Ark., by guerrillas, Oct. 24, '63.
Private Sullivan Francis M. Blooming Grove Aug. 29, '62 Aug. 13, '63 K. in action at Poison Springs, Ark., Apr. 18, '64.
Private Tomson Joseph V. Aug. 25, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Killed near Fort Smith, Ark., by Choctaw Indians, November 1, 1863.
Company K.
Captain Russell Avra P. Leavenworth April 5, '62 Died December 12, 1862, in Field hospital near Prairie Grove, Ark, of wounds received in battle December 7, 1862, at Prairie Grove, Ark
Private Bisbey Charles F. Wabaunsee Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '1 Promoted Corporal October 26, 1862; mustered out Jan. 23, 1865, Leavenworth, Kan.; W. in hand in action at Prairie Grove, Ark., Dec. 7, '62.
Private Daily Martin Junction City May 22, '61 June 20, '61 Mustered out May 22, 1864, Ft. Smith, Ark.; W. in right hand April 18, '64, at Poison Sp'gs, Ark.
Private Mayberry Scott Lawrence Dec. 29, '61 Dec. 29, '61 K. by guerrillas near Clarksville, Ark., June 27, '64.
Private Press George Leavenworth Jan. 12, '62 Died January 5, 1863, at Nashville, Tnee., of wounds received in disobeying orders.
Private Adams Cyrenius M. Emporia June 17, '62 Killed in action at Cane Hill, Ark., Nov. 28, '62.
Private Clayton John Lawrence April 23, '62 K. near Cassville, Mo., by guerrillas, July 31, '63.
Company L.
Private Gynes Absalom Ft. Smith, Ark Dec. 4, '64 Killed in action near Scullyville, C. N., Feb. 1, '64.
Prisoners of War.
Company C.
First Sergeant Farmer John Q. Dec. 3, '61 Dec. 3, '61 Must. out July 15, '65, Leav'worth, Kan.; was prisoner of war cap'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N. Sept. 16, '64.
Sergeant Gugler Gotlieb Junction City Sept. 2, '62 Aug. 14, '63 Assigned to new Co. C as Sergt., March 18, '65; was prisoner of war, captured near Fort Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, 1864.
Sergeant Nance James M. Dec. 9, '61 Dec. 9, '61 Must. out Aug. 4, '65, Leav. Kan.; was prisoner of war, captured near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Sergeant St. Matthews George W. Lawrence Sept. 20, '62 Sept. 20, '62 Assigned to new Co. C, Mar. 18, '65; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sep. 16, '64.
Sergeant Davis Andrew W. Leavenworth Oct. 29, '61 Oct. 29, '61 Must. out June 19, '65, at Leav., Kan; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sep. 16, '65.
Bugler Frank Thomas Leavenworth Dec. 11,'61 Dec. 11, '61 Must. out Apr. 18, '65, at Leav., Kan; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Saddler Bates William J. Grasshopper F. Dec. 6, '61 Dec. 11, '61 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, at Leav., Kan; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sep. 16, '64.
Wagoner Taylor Amos Nov. 27, '61 Dec. 11, '61 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, at Leav. Kan.; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64
Private Fellman Louis Dec. 3, '61 Dec. 3, '61 Must. out Aug. 10, '65, at Leav., Kan; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Private Hickey Thomas Junction City Nov. 23, '61 Nov. 23, '61 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, at Leav. Ks; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '65.
Private Hickox William M. Dec. 9, '61 Dec. 9, '61 Must. out May 12, '65, at Leav. Kan.; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Smith, Ark., Oct. 28, '63.
Private Shaughnessey Edmond Nov. 5, '61 Nov. 5, '61 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, at Leav. Kan; was pris'r of war capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Private Smith Peter Dec. 9, '61 Dec. 9, '61 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, at Leav. Kan; was pris'r of war capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Private Stout John Jr. Omaha, N. T. Nov. 23, '61 Nov. 23, '61 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, at Leav. Kan; was pris'r of war capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 5, 1864.
Private Stubblefield William Dec. 9, '61 Dec. 9, '61 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, at Leav. Kan; was pris'r of war capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Private Troxel Mathias Dec. 9, '61 Dec. 9, '61 Must. out April 22, '65, at Little Rock, Ark; was pris. of war, cap. at Poison Sp'gs, Ak., Apr. 18, '64.
Private Van Horn John Leavenworth Dec. 10, '61 Dec. 10, '61 Promoted Corporal Dec. 19, 1862; mustered out Aug. 11, 1865, at Leav., Kan; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, 1864.
Private Benson Ezra Junction City May 19, '62 Aug. 14, '63 Ass. to new Co. C, March 19, 1865; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Private Beigert David Fort Riley Sept. 2, '62 Aug. 14, '63 Ass. to new Co. C, March 18, 1865; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Private Carlton James M. Leavenworth Sept. 22, '63 Dec. 19, '63 Ass. to new Co. C, March 18, 1865; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Private DePrieste Green A. Osage City, Mo May 29, '63 Aug. 4, '63 Ass. to new Co. C, Mar. 18, '65; was prisoner of war, captured in C. N., October 28, 1863.
Private Milliman Jacob A. Troy Jan. 18, '62 Aug. 4, '63 Promoted Bugler, 1862; assigned to new Co. C March 18, 1865; was prisoner of war, captured near Fort Gibson, C. N. September 16, 1864
Private Northum Allen K. Ft. Smith, Ark Oct. 20, '63 Dec. 19, '63 Ass. to new C. C, March 1865; was pris'r of war captured near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Company D.
Private Ellis Daniel Robinson Dec. 6, '61 Dec. 6, '61 Must. out Feb. 8, '65, at Leav., Kan.; taken pris'r near Mine Creek, Kan., by U. S. forces, supposed to be a rebel spy.
Private Thornhill Asbury Eden Nov. 2, '61 Nov. 2, '61 Must. out Aug. 24, '65, at Leav., Kan; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sep. 16, '64.
Private Carlock William Huntsville, Ark Oct. 16, '63 Oct. 16, '63 Assigned to new Co. D, March 18, 1865; pris'r of war, capt'd at Muzzard Prairie, Ak., May 22, '64.
Company F.
Bugler Hamblin George W. Leavenworth Dec. 19, '61 Dec. 19, '61 Must. out Feb. 21, '65, at Leav., Kan.; prisoner of war, captured near Van Buren, Ark., Oct. 28, 1863; escaped from Tyler, Texas.
Private Shunks Samuel F. Leavenworth Nov. 1,'61 Nov. 7,'61 Captured while escorting refugee train, October 25, 1864, on march in Cherokee Nation.
Private Wright James M. Leavenworth Dec. 21, '61 Dec. 21, '61 Prisoner of war, capt'd at Poison Springs, Ark. April 18, 1864; no further record of him.
Private Leondard George M. L. Bazaar Sept. 9, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Prisoner of war captured while on escort duty, in C. N. September 19, 1864; assigned to new Co. D, March 18, 1865.
Private Riggs Joseph S. Ft. Smith, Ark Oct. 1, '63 Dec. 26, '63 Assigned to new Co. D, March 18, 1865; pris'r of war, capt'd at Poison Springs, Ak., Apr. 18, 64.
Private Thorp George W. Winchester March 8, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Assigned to new Co. D, March 18, 1865; pris'r of war, capt'd at Poison Springs, Ark., Apr. 18, '64.
Company G.
Second Lieutenant Straw Philander W. Brownsville, Nb May 23, '64 Assigned to duty as 2d Lieut. in new Co. D, March 18, 1865; prisoner of war, captured near Fort Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, 1864.
Sergeant Tuxson John Brownsv'le, Nb Nov. 29, '61 Nov. 29, '61 Must. out March 21, 1865, Leav., Kan.; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sep. 16, '64.
Sergeant Hanna Andrew J. Brownsv'le, Nb Nov. 20, '61 Nov. 20, '61 Must. out March 21, 1862, Leav., Kan.; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sep. 16, '64.
Corporal Ainsworth William T. Wyandotte Dec. 2, '61 Dec. 2, '61 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, Leav., Kan.; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Corporal Clark Enoch Brownsville, Nb July 18, '63 Aug. 14, '63 Ass. to new Co. D, March 18, 1865; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sep. 16, '64.
Corporal Goodwin Elijah Brownsville, Nb July 18, '63 Dec. 26, '63 Ass. to new Co. D, March 18, 1865; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sep. 16, '64.
Corporal White Frank Shawnee April 4, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Ass. to new Co. D, March 18, 1865; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sep. 16, '64.
Private Bracelin Thomas Pawnee City, Nb Nov. 28, '61 Nov. 28, '61 Must. out April 10, 1865, Leav., Kan.; was pris'r of war, captured at Camden, Ark., April 25, '64.
Private Freeman John K. Olathe Dec. 10, '61 Dec. 10, '61 Mustered out Jan. 13, 1865, at Leavenworth, Kan.; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Private Fuller Jay Leavenworth Nov. 8, '61 Nov. 8, '61 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, at Leav., Kan.; prisoner of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Oct. 16, '64.
Private Hammer Louis Leroy Dec. 10, '61 Dec. 10, '61 Promoted Corporal Jan. 1, 1864; was pris'r of war, capt'd at Carthage Mo., Nov. 27, 1862.
Private Hanna Robert O. Brownsville, Nb Nov. 20, '61 Nov. 20, '61 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, at Leav., Kan.; pris'r of war, capt'd near Poison Springs, Ark., April 18, 1864.
Private Harmon John Nov. 29, '61 Nov. 29, '61 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, at Leav., Kan.; pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson C. N. Sept. 16, '64.
Private Mahoney James Olathe Dec. 10, '61 Dec. 10, '61 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, at Leav., Kan.; prisoner of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Private Yelkin Riner Brownsville, Nb Nov. 27, '61 Nov. 27, '61 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, at Leav., Kan.; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sep. 16, '64.
Private Corbin Andrew F. Springfield, Mo July 3, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Ass. to new Co. D, March 18, '65; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Private Dillon Isaac Brownsville, Nb Aug. 20, '63 Aug. 26, '63 Must. out Sep. 8, '65, at Leav., Kan.; was pris'r of war, capt'd at Poison Springs, Ark., Apr. 18, '64.
Private Dean Marcellus D. Brownsville, Nb July 18, '63 Aug. 10, '63 Assigned to new Co. D, March 18, 1865; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Private Daniels Absalom Brownsville, Nb July 18, '63 Aug. 10, '63 Assigned to new Co. D, March 18, 1865; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Poison Springs, Ark., Apr. 18, '64.
Private Goodwin Isaac Brownsville, Nb July 18, '63 Dec. 26, '63 Assigned to new Co. D, March 18, 1865; pris'r of war capt'd near Scullyville, C. N., Oct. 31, 1863.
Private McIninch William H. Brownsville, Nb July 18, '63 Aug. 10, '63 Assigned to new Co. D, March 18, 1865; pris'r of war, captd at Poison Springs, Ark., April 18, 1864.
Private Mayes Henry C. Brownsville, Nb July 18, '63 Aug. 10, '63 Assigned to new Co. D, March 18, 1865; was pris'r of war, capt'd at Caddo Gap, Ark., Jan. 26, 1864.
Private Parker James Mt. Ayer, Iowa July 15, '63 Aug. 26, '63 Assigned to new Co. D, March 18, 1865; pris'r of war, cap'td near Fort Gibson, c. N., Sept. 16, 1864.
Private Renix John Mt. Ayer, Iowa July 15, '63 Dec. 26, '3 Assigned to new Co. D, March 18, 1865; pris'r of war, capt'd near Poison Springs, Ark., Sept. 16, '64.
Private Test Edward B. Paola Feb. 28, 6'2 Dec. 26, '3 Assigned to new Co. D, March 18, 1865; pris'r of war, capt'd near Fort Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, 1864.
Private Whiteday Henry Shawnee April 19, '62 Dec. 26, '63 Assigned to new Co. D, March 18, 1865; pris'r of war, capt'd near Fort Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, 1864.
Company H.
Corporal Coulter George Leavenworth Jan. 22, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Must. out Sept. 11, '65, Leav., Kan.; was pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Smith, Ark., Sept. 1, '64.
Private Carson James W. Marysville Nov. 20, '61 Nov. 20, '61 Must. out Sept. 11, '65, Leav. Kan.; was pris'r of war, capt'd at Cabin Creek, C. N., Sep. 19, '64.
Private Wagner Charles St. Louis, Mo. Dec. 3, '61 Dec. 3, '61 Mustered out March 18, 1865, Little Rock, Ark.; prisoner of war, captured near Van Buren, Ark., Oct. 28, 1863; escaped from , Tyler Tx.
Company K.
Corporal Buzzard Jonathan Cow Creek, Mo Sept. 23, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Prisoner of war, captured at Poison Springs, Ark., April 18, 1864; supposed to have been K.
Farrier Cook Albert B. May 9, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Prisoner of war, capt'd at Poison Springs, Ark., April 18, '64, supposed ot have died of wounds.
Wagoner Palmer Timothy B. Auburn April 5, '62 Dec. 26, '63 Prisoner of war, captured in C. N. Oct. 1, 1864, while on scout, supposed to have been killed.
Private Hand Thomas J. Jan. 15, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Prisoner of war, captured at Saline river, Ark., April 29, 1864; supposed to have been killed.
Private Press George Leavenworth Jan. 12, '62 Died January 5, 1863, at Nashville, Tnee., of wounds received in disobeying orders.
Private Tooey Thomas March 13, '62 Dec. 19, '63 Must. out April 17, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan; pris'r of war, capt'd at Coon Creek, Mo., Aug. 24, '62.
Private Sellers Edward G. W. Cow Creek, Mo Sept. 23, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Prisoner of war, captured at Jenkin's Ferry, Ark., April 29, 1864; supposed to have been killed.
Company L.
Corporal Stacey William Jenny Lind, Ark March 4, '64 May 20, '64 Prisoner of war, capt'd near Fort Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64; no evidence of muster out on file.
Farrier Blackwell Ambrose Waldron, Ark. Dec. 19, '63 Dec. 19, '63 Must. out Aug. 11, 1865, Leav., Kan.; pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Private Andes Henry Waldron, Ark Dec. 10, '63 Dec. 26, '63 Mustered out Aug. 11, 1865, Leav., Kan.; pris'r of war, capt'd near Ft. Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Private Blackwell John H. Waldron, Ark Dec. 1, '63 Dec. 19, '63 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, Leav., Kan.; pris'r of war capt'd near Fort Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Private Cogburn Henry P. Waldron, Ark Feb. 8, '64 Feb. 26, '64 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, Leav., Kan.; pris'r of war, capt'd near Fort GIbson, C. N. Sept. 16, '64.
Private Cogburn John W. Waldron, Ark Feb. 8, '64 Feb. 26, '64 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, Leav., Kan.; pris'r of war, capt'd near Fort GIbson, C. N. Sept. 16, '64.
Private Gist John Waldron, Ark. Dec. 19, '63 Dec. 19, '63 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, Leav., Kan.; pris'r of war, capt'd near Fort Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Private Hunt Robert Ft. Smith, Ark. Dec. 1, '63 Dec. 19, '63 Mustered out Aug. 11, '65, Leav., Kan.; pris'r of war, capt'd near Fort Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, '64.
Private Moor John R. Waldron, Ark Jan. 6, '64 Feb. 26, '64 Must. out Aug. 11, '62, Leav., Kan.; pris'r of war, capt'd at Fort Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, 1864.
Private Nelson Thomas J. Ft. Smith, Ark Dec. 1, '63 Dec. 19, '63 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, Leav., Kan.; pris'r of war, capt'd at Fort Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, 1864.
Private Pate William H. Waldron, Ark Jan. 21, '64 Feb. 26, '64 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, Leav., Kan.; pris'r of war, capt'd at Fort Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, 1864.
Private Peden Andrew Mc. Waldron, Ark Jan. 21, '64 Feb. 26, '64 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, Leav., Kan.; pris'r of war, capt'd at Fort Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, 1864.
Private Peden John B. Waldron, Ark Feb. 14, '64 Feb. 26, '64 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, Leav., Kan.; pris'r of war, capt'd at Fort Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, 1864.
Private Palmer Samuel S. Ft. Smith, Ark Feb. 25, '64 Feb. 26, '64 Must. out June 22, Fort Gibson, C. N.; W. in skirmish near Webber's Falls, Ark., Aug. 6, '64.
Private Rose Bazil Ft. Smith, Ark Dec. 1, '63 Feb. 26, '64 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, Leav., Kan.; pris'r of war, capt'd at Fort Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, 1864.
Private Rose John A. Ft. Smith, Ark Dec. 1, '63 Dec. 19, '63 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, Leav., Kan.; pris'r of war, capt'd at Fort Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, 1864.
Private Smith Henry S. Waldron, Ark Dec. 7, '63 Dec. 25, '63 Must. out Aug. 11, '65, Leav., Kan.; pris'r of war, capt'd at Fort Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, 1864.
Private Stewart John W. Ft. Smith, Ark Dec. 8, '63 Dec. 19, '63 Must. out Aug. 11, '65,
Leav., Kan.; pris'r of war, capt'd at Fort Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, 1864.
Private Terry James Ft. Smith, Ark Dec. 1, '63 Dec. 26, '63 Must. out Nov. 25, '65, Leav., Kan.; pris'r of war, capt'd at Fort Gibson, C. N., Sept. 16, 1864.
Note. If you didn’t see a mane on this list take this link to the Camp Ford, Tyler prison page, you will find more Kansas prisoners of The second and other regiments from Kansas. http://www.kansasheritage.org/research/campford.html
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Battle At Flat Rock, 1864.
Here is a battle report that gives a lot of Kansas soldiers names.
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HDQRS. COMPANY E, FIFTEENTH KANSAS VOL. CAVALRY,
Osage Catholic Mission, Kans., September 25, 1864.
SIR: I have the honor to forward the following details in relation to the late raid:
On Tuesday, 20th instant, 2 a. m., messenger arrived from Cabin Creek, reporting train captured. By 8 o'clock Tuesday stragglers began to arrive, confirming first report. Officers who had arrived earnestly requested me to send subsistence and transportation forward for the relief of the wounded. I dispatched Lieutenant Smith with a detachment and a wagon with rations. During Tuesday p. m. they continued to arrive in large numbers, and were positive that scores on the road would be overtaken and murdered if not assisted. Wednesday morning I placed Lieutenant Brooks, of the Sixth Kansas, in command of all stragglers at this post, and at the earnest solicitation of all officers present started for the scene of disaster with my company, a detachment of the third Wisconsin, and some Osage braves, who had volunteered as scouts and guides, taking two wagons with rations and forage. Scores were met on Wednesday.
Wednesday night encamped on the Neosho, six miles above mouth of La Bette. At 2 a. m. Thursday messenger arrived with order to return. By 3.30 a. m. was on the road to Mission. main body with teams arrived in camp at 11 a. m. bringing in over twenty sufferers. I have succeeded in saving, besides the lives of those early famished, several thousand dollars' worth of Government property. I got five mules yesterday brought in by Osages, whom I promised coffee and sugar for all property brought in. Two men from Companies C and G, Second Kansas, came in yesterday from the Arkansas River. They were taken prisoners at Flat Rock, brought by the rebels within for miles of the battle-field at Cabin Creek, and taken south after the capture of the train and made their escape at the crossing of the Arkansas. They report as follows:
The rebel force was composed of the Seventh, Twenty- ninth, Thirtieth, and Thirty- first Regiments Texas Cavalry, two Creek and one Seminole regiment, and a six- gun battery. They attacked the force at Flat Rock on Friday, having previously murdered the two companies of negroes stationed below.
James M. Carlton, Company C, Second Kansas, one of the escaped prisoners mentioned above, reports Corps. Robert Hampton, Privates James H. Davis, James Ledgewood, Bailey Duval, and Marion Thompson missing and supposed killed; Sergts. John Q. Farmer, G. Gugler, and James M. Nance, Corpl. Andrew W. Davis, Privates Peter Smith, William Stubblefield, Frank Thomas, Ezra Benson, Jacob Milliman, David Beigert, John Van Horn, Thomas Hickey, Amos Taylor, and John M. Taylor prisoners; Private William Pineger wounded and prisoner; all of Company C, Second Kansas.
Private Louis Hammer, Company G, Second Kansas, the other escaped prisoner, reports Sergeant McDugal and Private Smith killed; Sergt. John Tuxson and Private A. Frank Corbin wounded and prisoners; First Lieutenant Straw, Second Lieutenant Miller, Sergts. A. Jackson Hanna, and John Bousfield, Corpls. Frank White, Clark, and William T. Ainsworth, Privates Fuller, Riner Yelkin, John Harmon, James Mahoney, Dean; Henry Whiteday, Goodwin, Parker, and Edward B. Test prisoners.
The rebels took over the Arkansas about 150 prisoners, 100 being soldiers, the remainder citizens and teamsters. They left Perryville, Ark., on Tuesday,- instant, with four days' rations. A portion of the force was from Boggy Depot, Ak. They had five negro soldiers prisoners, the remainder they killed, some thirty in number. Of the citizens taken prisoner Mr. Twist, Mr. Martin (hay contractor), are mentioned. The rebels arrived at the Arkansas crossing on Tuesday evening, when they were met by General Cooper with another force to assist them over with the fruits of their expedition and cover their retreat to Perryville. They effected the crossing about 10 o'clock Tuesday night. The above- named escaped prisoners report the rebels highly elated at their success. A teamster from below has just come in, having been without food since last Sunday, a week to- day. He has been lying in the timber mostly, being afraid to venture out.
I remain, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CURTIS JOHNSON,
Captain, Commanding Company.
Lieutenant Colonel GEORGE H. HOYT,
Fifteenth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry.
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HDQRS. COMPANY E, FIFTEENTH KANSAS VOL. CAVALRY,
Osage Catholic Mission, Kans., September 25, 1864.
SIR: I have the honor to forward the following details in relation to the late raid:
On Tuesday, 20th instant, 2 a. m., messenger arrived from Cabin Creek, reporting train captured. By 8 o'clock Tuesday stragglers began to arrive, confirming first report. Officers who had arrived earnestly requested me to send subsistence and transportation forward for the relief of the wounded. I dispatched Lieutenant Smith with a detachment and a wagon with rations. During Tuesday p. m. they continued to arrive in large numbers, and were positive that scores on the road would be overtaken and murdered if not assisted. Wednesday morning I placed Lieutenant Brooks, of the Sixth Kansas, in command of all stragglers at this post, and at the earnest solicitation of all officers present started for the scene of disaster with my company, a detachment of the third Wisconsin, and some Osage braves, who had volunteered as scouts and guides, taking two wagons with rations and forage. Scores were met on Wednesday.
Wednesday night encamped on the Neosho, six miles above mouth of La Bette. At 2 a. m. Thursday messenger arrived with order to return. By 3.30 a. m. was on the road to Mission. main body with teams arrived in camp at 11 a. m. bringing in over twenty sufferers. I have succeeded in saving, besides the lives of those early famished, several thousand dollars' worth of Government property. I got five mules yesterday brought in by Osages, whom I promised coffee and sugar for all property brought in. Two men from Companies C and G, Second Kansas, came in yesterday from the Arkansas River. They were taken prisoners at Flat Rock, brought by the rebels within for miles of the battle-field at Cabin Creek, and taken south after the capture of the train and made their escape at the crossing of the Arkansas. They report as follows:
The rebel force was composed of the Seventh, Twenty- ninth, Thirtieth, and Thirty- first Regiments Texas Cavalry, two Creek and one Seminole regiment, and a six- gun battery. They attacked the force at Flat Rock on Friday, having previously murdered the two companies of negroes stationed below.
James M. Carlton, Company C, Second Kansas, one of the escaped prisoners mentioned above, reports Corps. Robert Hampton, Privates James H. Davis, James Ledgewood, Bailey Duval, and Marion Thompson missing and supposed killed; Sergts. John Q. Farmer, G. Gugler, and James M. Nance, Corpl. Andrew W. Davis, Privates Peter Smith, William Stubblefield, Frank Thomas, Ezra Benson, Jacob Milliman, David Beigert, John Van Horn, Thomas Hickey, Amos Taylor, and John M. Taylor prisoners; Private William Pineger wounded and prisoner; all of Company C, Second Kansas.
Private Louis Hammer, Company G, Second Kansas, the other escaped prisoner, reports Sergeant McDugal and Private Smith killed; Sergt. John Tuxson and Private A. Frank Corbin wounded and prisoners; First Lieutenant Straw, Second Lieutenant Miller, Sergts. A. Jackson Hanna, and John Bousfield, Corpls. Frank White, Clark, and William T. Ainsworth, Privates Fuller, Riner Yelkin, John Harmon, James Mahoney, Dean; Henry Whiteday, Goodwin, Parker, and Edward B. Test prisoners.
The rebels took over the Arkansas about 150 prisoners, 100 being soldiers, the remainder citizens and teamsters. They left Perryville, Ark., on Tuesday,- instant, with four days' rations. A portion of the force was from Boggy Depot, Ak. They had five negro soldiers prisoners, the remainder they killed, some thirty in number. Of the citizens taken prisoner Mr. Twist, Mr. Martin (hay contractor), are mentioned. The rebels arrived at the Arkansas crossing on Tuesday evening, when they were met by General Cooper with another force to assist them over with the fruits of their expedition and cover their retreat to Perryville. They effected the crossing about 10 o'clock Tuesday night. The above- named escaped prisoners report the rebels highly elated at their success. A teamster from below has just come in, having been without food since last Sunday, a week to- day. He has been lying in the timber mostly, being afraid to venture out.
I remain, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CURTIS JOHNSON,
Captain, Commanding Company.
Lieutenant Colonel GEORGE H. HOYT,
Fifteenth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Eight Kansas Men at Andersonville Prison.
1. Neil Sweeney
Birth: Unknown.
Death: Nov. 22, 1864
Burial: Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville (Sumter County), Sumter County, Georgia,.
Military service.
Neil Sweeney or Sweeny, private, Kansas 1st., Infantry Co. H., home Leavenworth, Enlisted May 31, 1861, Mustered in same day. Remarks; Prisoner of war at time of muster out of reg; captured at Big Black River, Miss., Oct. 8, 1863.
2. George Abrams, 7th., Kansas Cavalry, Co. I.
Note. Although the N. P. S. and the Andersonville prison records report him in this regiment he can’t be found on any rosters. Nor can he be found in the Adjutant General report.
3. Thomas C. George, private, 7th., Kansas Cavalry, Co. K.,, Home Tidionte, Ohio, Enlisted Sept. 6, 1861, Mustered in Nov. 12, 1861, remarks; Mustered out June 9, 1865.
4. Thomas Ginzardie.
Birth: Unknown.
Death: Jun. 14, 1864.
Burial: Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville (Sumter County), Sumter County, Georgia,.
Military service.
Thomas Ginzardie, Private, 8th., Kansas Cavalry, Co. A., Home Leavenworth, Enlisted Nov. 20, 1862, mustered in same day. Remarks; Died of diarrhea, Andersonville, GA., June 14, '64.
5. James Halcomb.
Birth: Unknown.
Death: Jan. 17, 1865.
Military service.
James Halcomb, Sergeant, 8th., Kansas Infantry, Co. D., Enlisted Sept. 28, 1861, mustered in same day. Remarks; Died of diarrhea, Annapolis, Md., Jan. 17, 1865; Wounded in action Sept. 19, 1863, Chicamanga, Ga.
6. Charles H. Spaulding 8th., Kansas Infantry Co. A., Home Leavenworth, Enlisted Sept. 9, 1861, Mustered in same day. Remarks; Mustered out on det. roll, Nashville, Tenn., June 12, 1865.
7. Anton Weidermann.
Birth Unknown.
Death: Oct. 18, 1864.
Burial: Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville (Sumter County), Sumter County, Georgia.
Military service.
Anton Weidermann, private, 8th., Kansas Infantry, Co. B., Home Leavenworth, Enlisted Sept. 2, 1861, Mustered in same day. Remarks; Died of diarrhea Andersonville, Ga., Oct. 18,1864.
8. Charles A. Williams.
Birth: Unknown.
Death: June 6, 1864.
Burial: Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville (Sumter County), Sumter County, Georgia.
Military service.
Charles A. Williams, Private, 8th., Kansas Infantry, Co. A., Home Leavenworth, Enlisted Sept. 1, 1861, Mustered in same day. Remarks; Died in prison Andersonville, Ga., June 6, 1864.
Birth: Unknown.
Death: Nov. 22, 1864
Burial: Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville (Sumter County), Sumter County, Georgia,.
Military service.
Neil Sweeney or Sweeny, private, Kansas 1st., Infantry Co. H., home Leavenworth, Enlisted May 31, 1861, Mustered in same day. Remarks; Prisoner of war at time of muster out of reg; captured at Big Black River, Miss., Oct. 8, 1863.
2. George Abrams, 7th., Kansas Cavalry, Co. I.
Note. Although the N. P. S. and the Andersonville prison records report him in this regiment he can’t be found on any rosters. Nor can he be found in the Adjutant General report.
3. Thomas C. George, private, 7th., Kansas Cavalry, Co. K.,, Home Tidionte, Ohio, Enlisted Sept. 6, 1861, Mustered in Nov. 12, 1861, remarks; Mustered out June 9, 1865.
4. Thomas Ginzardie.
Birth: Unknown.
Death: Jun. 14, 1864.
Burial: Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville (Sumter County), Sumter County, Georgia,.
Military service.
Thomas Ginzardie, Private, 8th., Kansas Cavalry, Co. A., Home Leavenworth, Enlisted Nov. 20, 1862, mustered in same day. Remarks; Died of diarrhea, Andersonville, GA., June 14, '64.
5. James Halcomb.
Birth: Unknown.
Death: Jan. 17, 1865.
Military service.
James Halcomb, Sergeant, 8th., Kansas Infantry, Co. D., Enlisted Sept. 28, 1861, mustered in same day. Remarks; Died of diarrhea, Annapolis, Md., Jan. 17, 1865; Wounded in action Sept. 19, 1863, Chicamanga, Ga.
6. Charles H. Spaulding 8th., Kansas Infantry Co. A., Home Leavenworth, Enlisted Sept. 9, 1861, Mustered in same day. Remarks; Mustered out on det. roll, Nashville, Tenn., June 12, 1865.
7. Anton Weidermann.
Birth Unknown.
Death: Oct. 18, 1864.
Burial: Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville (Sumter County), Sumter County, Georgia.
Military service.
Anton Weidermann, private, 8th., Kansas Infantry, Co. B., Home Leavenworth, Enlisted Sept. 2, 1861, Mustered in same day. Remarks; Died of diarrhea Andersonville, Ga., Oct. 18,1864.
8. Charles A. Williams.
Birth: Unknown.
Death: June 6, 1864.
Burial: Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville (Sumter County), Sumter County, Georgia.
Military service.
Charles A. Williams, Private, 8th., Kansas Infantry, Co. A., Home Leavenworth, Enlisted Sept. 1, 1861, Mustered in same day. Remarks; Died in prison Andersonville, Ga., June 6, 1864.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Benjamin E. Binns
Benjami E, Binns
Birth: 1830.
Death: 1900.
Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.
Captain Benjamin E. Binns, merchant, was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1829. Emigrated to America in 1844, locating in Madison Co., N.Y. In 1846, he removed to Michigan, locating at Niles, and engaged in cabinet making. The following year located at Buchanan and continued in the same business for a number of years. October 14, 1861, Twelfth Michigan Infantry and received a commission as Second Lieutenant of Co. C. In 1862, October 10, was promoted, receiving a Captain 's commission, serving in all three years and six months. He was wounded during the battle of Pittsburg Landing. After returning from the army, he engaged in the mercantile business in Buchanan, Mich., and in 1877 sold out and emigrated to Kansas, locating at Sedan, Chautauqua Co. Soon after he came here, he located a claim on Section 27, Township 33, Range 11, of 160 acres, one mile from the city of Sedan, and for one year was engaged in improving his place.
Erecting a large house, he broke thirty acres and planted an orchard, and made many other improvements. The place is well situated and is watered by a fine spring. The 1st year he began the stock business with one cow and a calf, and at present has seventy-five head of cattle, and six horses. Also owns a farm of 160 acres, on Section 36, same township. In 1878, he engaged in the mercantile business and has doubled his business the last two years. Mr. Binns is one of the best business men in the city, and has made some extensive improvements in the county since he came here. Binns' Brothers has put up the largest building in Sedan, a stone store 24x80, two stories. He is also in company with Mr. Bennett, of Chautauqua Springs, engaged in the mercantile business. They also own forty acres on the town site, which they have laid out into lots, and are doing considerable business in city lots at that place. In 1851, he was married to Miss Julia E. Day, of Buchanan, Mich. They have two children -- Nancy C. and Andrew F. Mr. B. is a member of Stone River Post, No. 74, G. A. R.; Buchanan Lodge, No. 68, A., F. & A.M.; and I.O.O.F., No. 141, Sedan and Verdigris Encampment, 22, I.O.O.F.
Birth: 1830.
Death: 1900.
Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.
Captain Benjamin E. Binns, merchant, was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1829. Emigrated to America in 1844, locating in Madison Co., N.Y. In 1846, he removed to Michigan, locating at Niles, and engaged in cabinet making. The following year located at Buchanan and continued in the same business for a number of years. October 14, 1861, Twelfth Michigan Infantry and received a commission as Second Lieutenant of Co. C. In 1862, October 10, was promoted, receiving a Captain 's commission, serving in all three years and six months. He was wounded during the battle of Pittsburg Landing. After returning from the army, he engaged in the mercantile business in Buchanan, Mich., and in 1877 sold out and emigrated to Kansas, locating at Sedan, Chautauqua Co. Soon after he came here, he located a claim on Section 27, Township 33, Range 11, of 160 acres, one mile from the city of Sedan, and for one year was engaged in improving his place.
Erecting a large house, he broke thirty acres and planted an orchard, and made many other improvements. The place is well situated and is watered by a fine spring. The 1st year he began the stock business with one cow and a calf, and at present has seventy-five head of cattle, and six horses. Also owns a farm of 160 acres, on Section 36, same township. In 1878, he engaged in the mercantile business and has doubled his business the last two years. Mr. Binns is one of the best business men in the city, and has made some extensive improvements in the county since he came here. Binns' Brothers has put up the largest building in Sedan, a stone store 24x80, two stories. He is also in company with Mr. Bennett, of Chautauqua Springs, engaged in the mercantile business. They also own forty acres on the town site, which they have laid out into lots, and are doing considerable business in city lots at that place. In 1851, he was married to Miss Julia E. Day, of Buchanan, Mich. They have two children -- Nancy C. and Andrew F. Mr. B. is a member of Stone River Post, No. 74, G. A. R.; Buchanan Lodge, No. 68, A., F. & A.M.; and I.O.O.F., No. 141, Sedan and Verdigris Encampment, 22, I.O.O.F.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Sidney A. Breese.
SIDNEY A. BREESE, County Clerk of Chase County, was born in Mount Gilead, Morrow Co., Ohio, October 4, 1836,. He received a common school education and resided in his native country until 1855, when he removed to Muscatine County, Iowa, where he remained until he came to Kansas in the fall of 1857. He remained at Lawrence about a year, a part of this time engaged in the law office of S. N. Wood Esq. In November, 1858, he came to Chase County, and in the following spring he received a commission from Gov. Medary, as one of the members of the first Board of County Supervisors, the other members being Frank Leonard and J. M. Pherson. This board held its first meeting March 15, 1859, and proceeded to organize the county of Chase. In April of that year, Mr. Breese was elected Register of Deeds of Chase County, and afterwards re-elected, and held the office until he entered the army, October 10, 1861. He enlisted as a Corporal in Capt. Wood's Independent Company, known as Kansas Rangers. This company was afterwards attached to the Sixth Regiment, Missouri Cavalry, and served in Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana.
Mr. Breese was subsequently promoted to the position of Captain of his Company. He participated in many skirmishes and engagements with the enemy in Missouri and Arkansas, and in the siege of Vicksburg, the battle of Jackson, Miss., and the Red River campaign, under Gen. Banks. He was wounded, April 8, 1864, in the battle at Sabine Cross Roads, La. This wound disabled him from further service, and he resigned in New Orleans, in September, 1864. He returned to his home in Ohio, on a visit, and remained until the following fall, being married during this time. He then returned to Cottonwood Falls and engaged in mercantile business, in which he continued two years. In 1867 he was again elected Register of Deeds, holding the office two years. In 1868 he bought an unimproved farm of 360 acres, situated two miles west of Elmsdale (sic), in Diamond Creek Township, and removed to this farm during the last year of his official term.
He afterwards continued the cultivation of his farm until in the fall of 1871, he was elected to the dual office of County Clerk and Clerk of the District Court. He held the office of Clerk of the District Court until January, 1877, and has held the office of County Clerk continuously since his election in 1871. He was elected County Assessor in 1859, and in 1860 made the first assessment in Chase County. He also made the official United States census in Chase County, and the then unorganized county of Marion during the same year. The first post office in the county, was on a farm near the present site of Strong City. This office was removed to Cottonwood Falls in 1859, and Mr. Breese was appointed the first postmaster, holding the office until he entered the army. He is a member of Zeredatha Lodge, No. 747, K. of H. He married Miss Maggie Irwin, of Mount Gilead, Ohio, May 19, 1864. She died August 10, 1873, leaving two children, - Carrie H., and Maggie B., both now living. He married Miss Theresa L. Young, of Cottonwood Falls, October 5, 1876, by whom he has two children - Harris Young and Victor Irwin, both living.
His Missouri service record states something different then the information stated above.
Sidney A. Breese, Captain, 6th., Missouri Cavalry, company D., Enlisted Oct. 10, 1861, at Rolla Mo., Mustered in Jan. 9, 1862, at Iberia La., Wounded and resigned Aug. 18, 1864.
Mr. Breese was subsequently promoted to the position of Captain of his Company. He participated in many skirmishes and engagements with the enemy in Missouri and Arkansas, and in the siege of Vicksburg, the battle of Jackson, Miss., and the Red River campaign, under Gen. Banks. He was wounded, April 8, 1864, in the battle at Sabine Cross Roads, La. This wound disabled him from further service, and he resigned in New Orleans, in September, 1864. He returned to his home in Ohio, on a visit, and remained until the following fall, being married during this time. He then returned to Cottonwood Falls and engaged in mercantile business, in which he continued two years. In 1867 he was again elected Register of Deeds, holding the office two years. In 1868 he bought an unimproved farm of 360 acres, situated two miles west of Elmsdale (sic), in Diamond Creek Township, and removed to this farm during the last year of his official term.
He afterwards continued the cultivation of his farm until in the fall of 1871, he was elected to the dual office of County Clerk and Clerk of the District Court. He held the office of Clerk of the District Court until January, 1877, and has held the office of County Clerk continuously since his election in 1871. He was elected County Assessor in 1859, and in 1860 made the first assessment in Chase County. He also made the official United States census in Chase County, and the then unorganized county of Marion during the same year. The first post office in the county, was on a farm near the present site of Strong City. This office was removed to Cottonwood Falls in 1859, and Mr. Breese was appointed the first postmaster, holding the office until he entered the army. He is a member of Zeredatha Lodge, No. 747, K. of H. He married Miss Maggie Irwin, of Mount Gilead, Ohio, May 19, 1864. She died August 10, 1873, leaving two children, - Carrie H., and Maggie B., both now living. He married Miss Theresa L. Young, of Cottonwood Falls, October 5, 1876, by whom he has two children - Harris Young and Victor Irwin, both living.
His Missouri service record states something different then the information stated above.
Sidney A. Breese, Captain, 6th., Missouri Cavalry, company D., Enlisted Oct. 10, 1861, at Rolla Mo., Mustered in Jan. 9, 1862, at Iberia La., Wounded and resigned Aug. 18, 1864.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Private James T. Grimes
JAMES T. GRIMES, senior member of the firm of J. T. Grimes & Bro., wholesale and retail dealers in pumps, windmills, etc., was formerly from Rockford, Ill., where he was born October 1, 1841. he learned the plumbers' trade, and was employed in that line of business from the spring of 1867, until he came to Kansas, twelve years later. he served three years in the war of the Rebellion with Company A. of the Twelfth Illinois Volunteer Cavalry. In November, 1879, Mr. Grimes came to Hiawatha and established the above business, of which a decided success has been made. The firm keep four teams traveling through Brown and the surrounding counties, for the sale and delivery of goods. they also operate a well augur, which is a new but very much needed enterprise in Hiawatha. He was married on December 4, 1867, at Rockford, Ill., to Miss Jane M. Cox, of that city.
Military service.
Rank Private Company A., Unit 12th., Illinois U. S. Cavalry, Residence ROCKFORD, WINNEBAGO CO, ILL., Age 20, Height 6', Hair BROWN, Nativity Illinois, Joined When AUG 19, 1862, Joined Where ROCKFORD, ILL., Period 3 Years. Muster In SEP 14, 1862, Muster In Where SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Muster Out JUN 16, 1865, Muster Out Where MEMPHIS, TN. Remarks TRANS TO CO A. AS CONSOLIDATED.
Military service.
Rank Private Company A., Unit 12th., Illinois U. S. Cavalry, Residence ROCKFORD, WINNEBAGO CO, ILL., Age 20, Height 6', Hair BROWN, Nativity Illinois, Joined When AUG 19, 1862, Joined Where ROCKFORD, ILL., Period 3 Years. Muster In SEP 14, 1862, Muster In Where SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Muster Out JUN 16, 1865, Muster Out Where MEMPHIS, TN. Remarks TRANS TO CO A. AS CONSOLIDATED.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Four Men Of Barton Co. Kansas.
Samuel J. Day, attorney-at-law. He first came to Kansas in 1875, and opened a law office at Great Bend. He was elected County Attorney of Barton County in 1876, re-elected in 1878 and served two terms. He was born in St. Lawrence County, N. Y., January 19, 1837, and was raised and educated in his native county. He studied law with Hon John L. Russell. Was admitted to the bar of practice September 15, 1858 at Maline, Franklin Co., N. Y., Supreme Court. He remained and practiced law with Mr. R. until April, 1860, thence went to Quincy, Ill., and practice law, and in the fall of 1860 he made stump speeches in favor of Abraham Lincoln. Enlisted in the spring of 1861 in Company E, Tenth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, his health failed in the fall of same year and he was commissioned to enlist volunteers, ranking as First Lieutenant; he raised three companies of soldiers. He afterward settled in La Grange, Mo., and practiced law. He served as County Attorney in Lewis County, Mo., beginning in January, 1867; held the office two terms, he remained there in the practice of law until he came to Kansas. Married in March, 1863, to Miss Sarah L. Scranton, of Mendon, Ill. They have six children - Lulu, Mabel, Kate, Ella M., Charles S. and Lorin S. He is a member of the K. of H., and the Congregational Church.
Military service.
Samuel J. Day, Corporal, company E., 10th., Illinois infantry, Age 25, Height 5' 5 ½, Hair BLACK, Eyes BLACK, Complexion DARK, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation LAWYER. Enlisted April 20, 1861 for 3 months, Enlisted at QUINCY, IL., Mustered in April 29, 1861, at CAIRO, IL. Nativity of CANTON, ST LAWRENCE CO, N. Y., Mustered out July 29, 1861.
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MYRON GILLMORE, Sheriff, came to Kansas in 1874, locating on a farm near Ellinwood, Barton County; he engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1880, when he moved to Great Bend. He has 800 acres of fine land, 500 of which is cultivated. In 1882 he raised 7,354 bushels of wheat, an average of twenty-eight bushels per acre. Corn was a poor crop in his vicinity. He has recently engaged quite largely in stock raising. Was elected Sheriff of Barton County in the fall of 18769, re-elected in the fall of 1881. Was born in Erie County, Pa., September 27, 1841, and raised in Avon Township, Lake Co., Ill. Enlisted in August, 1862, in Company B., Ninety-sixth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, participating in all battles of his command until at Atlanta, GA., where he was severely wounded and discharged in January, 1865, from Marine Hospital, Chicago, Ill. He soon afterward went to Livingston County, Ill, and followed farming until he came to Kansas. Was married in the summer of 1867, to Miss Flora E. Abner, of Hainesville, Lake Co., Ill. They have one daughter, Florence M. Gillmore. He is a member of the first two branches of Masonic order and Legion of Honor.
Military service.
Myron Gillmore, private, company b., 96th., Illinois infantry, Residence AVON, LAKE CO, IL., Age 22, Height 5' 10 ½, Hair LIGHT, Eyes GRAY, Complexion FAIR, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER. Nativity PA., Joined When AUG 9, 1862, Joined Where AVON, IL., Period 3 YRS, Muster In SEP 5, 1862, Muster In Where ROCKFORD, IL Remarks DISCHARGED FOR WOUNDS PVTD IN ACTION JAN 5, 1865
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EDWIN TYLER, merchant, was the fifth child and fourth son born to Nathaniel and Clarissa Tyler, his birth occurring on the 27th day of November, 1842. His father was a native of New York State, and was a cooper by trade, but in later life was engaged in mercantile business and farming. Edwin was born in Richfield, Adams Co., Ill. His education was received at the common schools of his native county, which he attended until the war of secession commenced. His father died in 1853, after which Edwin, during the time he was not attending school, assisted his mother in conducting the business of the store. On August 20, 1861, he enlisted in Company C., Fiftieth Illinois Infantry Volunteers. He participated in the battles of Fort Henry, Fort Donelson, Shiloh, siege and battle of Corinth, and also took part in several severe skirmishes in Western Tennessee, Northern Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. While in the army he lost the sight of one eye, and after having served three years and three months, was mustered out of the service at Rome, Ga. Leaving the army he engaged in mercantile business, and on December 31, 1865, was married at Richfield, Adams Co., Ill, to Lydia F. Mosley, a native of Missouri. The issue by this marriage has been T. Young Tyler, born at Richfield, Ill., May 15, 1867, died October 19, 1880; Clarissa Y., born in Audrain County, Mo., September 18, 1868; Taylor B., born at Richfield, Ill., December 12, 1870, died December 22, 1880; Dora M., born at Great Bend, Kas., May 1, 1874; Hailie, born at Great Bend, Kas., October 20, 1877; Eddie, born at Great Bend, Kas. November 4, 1881, died March 4, 1882. Mr. Tyler has served as a member of the City Council of Great Bend, and has at various times served in other official capacities, and was for four years Deputy Sheriff and Deputy County Clerk of Barton County, and is at present engaged in mercantile business in Great Bend.
Military service.
Edwin Tyler, Corporal, company C., 50th., Illinois infantry, Residence RICHFIELD, ADAMS CO, IL., Age 19, Height 5' 9, Hair LIGHT, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Occupation FARMER, Nativity ADAMS CO, IL., Joined When AUG 20, 1861, Joined Where PAYSON, IL., Period 3 YRS, Muster In SEP 12, 1861, Muster In Where DECATUR JUNCTION, AL. Remarks PROMOTED SERGEANT REDUCED TO RANKS TERM EXPIRED SEP 27, 1864
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DR. W. J. WINNER, physician and surgeon, first came to Great Bend, Kansas, in 1876, where he has since continued the practice of medicine. He practiced the profession in Topeka, Kansas, in 1869. He was born in Bucks County, Pa., January 23, 1836. When quite a lad his parents moved to Mount Pleasant, Ohio, and there he was raised until sixteen years of age, when the family emigrated to Fulton County, Ill, where he made his home until coming to Kansas. He was principally educated in Illinois. He graduated from Rush Medical College, in Chicago, Ill, in 1860. He was Assistant Surgeon in the sixty-first Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, enlisting as Hospital Steward, March 1, 1862. He participated in the battles of Shiloh, capture of Vicksburg, Little Rock, and was on the Red River Expedition. He was mustered out in 1865. He then practiced medicine in Illinois until he came to Kansas. He was married in 1866, to Miss Luellen Webster, of Marysville, Ky. They have one daughter - Annie L. He was Examining Surgeon for Pensions at Great Bend, Kas., for six years, and is a member of the K. of H. He is a dealer in general line of drugs and druggists' sundries. Opened business in 1876, and carries a stock of $4,000. He has 400 acres of land, 200 acres cultivated, and a herd of cattle.
Military service.
William J. Winner, Private, company F., 61st., Illinois infantry, Residence VERMONT, FULTON CO, IL., Age 26, Height 5' 9, Hair DARK, Eyes GRAY, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER. Nativity PHILADELPHIA, PA., Joined When MAR 24, 1862, Period 3 YRS. Remarks TRANS TO NON COM STAFF AS HOSPITAL STEWARD. Second remark; DISHONORABLY DISCHARGED SENTENCE OF GCM MAR 25, 1863.
Military service.
Samuel J. Day, Corporal, company E., 10th., Illinois infantry, Age 25, Height 5' 5 ½, Hair BLACK, Eyes BLACK, Complexion DARK, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation LAWYER. Enlisted April 20, 1861 for 3 months, Enlisted at QUINCY, IL., Mustered in April 29, 1861, at CAIRO, IL. Nativity of CANTON, ST LAWRENCE CO, N. Y., Mustered out July 29, 1861.
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MYRON GILLMORE, Sheriff, came to Kansas in 1874, locating on a farm near Ellinwood, Barton County; he engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1880, when he moved to Great Bend. He has 800 acres of fine land, 500 of which is cultivated. In 1882 he raised 7,354 bushels of wheat, an average of twenty-eight bushels per acre. Corn was a poor crop in his vicinity. He has recently engaged quite largely in stock raising. Was elected Sheriff of Barton County in the fall of 18769, re-elected in the fall of 1881. Was born in Erie County, Pa., September 27, 1841, and raised in Avon Township, Lake Co., Ill. Enlisted in August, 1862, in Company B., Ninety-sixth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, participating in all battles of his command until at Atlanta, GA., where he was severely wounded and discharged in January, 1865, from Marine Hospital, Chicago, Ill. He soon afterward went to Livingston County, Ill, and followed farming until he came to Kansas. Was married in the summer of 1867, to Miss Flora E. Abner, of Hainesville, Lake Co., Ill. They have one daughter, Florence M. Gillmore. He is a member of the first two branches of Masonic order and Legion of Honor.
Military service.
Myron Gillmore, private, company b., 96th., Illinois infantry, Residence AVON, LAKE CO, IL., Age 22, Height 5' 10 ½, Hair LIGHT, Eyes GRAY, Complexion FAIR, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER. Nativity PA., Joined When AUG 9, 1862, Joined Where AVON, IL., Period 3 YRS, Muster In SEP 5, 1862, Muster In Where ROCKFORD, IL Remarks DISCHARGED FOR WOUNDS PVTD IN ACTION JAN 5, 1865
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EDWIN TYLER, merchant, was the fifth child and fourth son born to Nathaniel and Clarissa Tyler, his birth occurring on the 27th day of November, 1842. His father was a native of New York State, and was a cooper by trade, but in later life was engaged in mercantile business and farming. Edwin was born in Richfield, Adams Co., Ill. His education was received at the common schools of his native county, which he attended until the war of secession commenced. His father died in 1853, after which Edwin, during the time he was not attending school, assisted his mother in conducting the business of the store. On August 20, 1861, he enlisted in Company C., Fiftieth Illinois Infantry Volunteers. He participated in the battles of Fort Henry, Fort Donelson, Shiloh, siege and battle of Corinth, and also took part in several severe skirmishes in Western Tennessee, Northern Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. While in the army he lost the sight of one eye, and after having served three years and three months, was mustered out of the service at Rome, Ga. Leaving the army he engaged in mercantile business, and on December 31, 1865, was married at Richfield, Adams Co., Ill, to Lydia F. Mosley, a native of Missouri. The issue by this marriage has been T. Young Tyler, born at Richfield, Ill., May 15, 1867, died October 19, 1880; Clarissa Y., born in Audrain County, Mo., September 18, 1868; Taylor B., born at Richfield, Ill., December 12, 1870, died December 22, 1880; Dora M., born at Great Bend, Kas., May 1, 1874; Hailie, born at Great Bend, Kas., October 20, 1877; Eddie, born at Great Bend, Kas. November 4, 1881, died March 4, 1882. Mr. Tyler has served as a member of the City Council of Great Bend, and has at various times served in other official capacities, and was for four years Deputy Sheriff and Deputy County Clerk of Barton County, and is at present engaged in mercantile business in Great Bend.
Military service.
Edwin Tyler, Corporal, company C., 50th., Illinois infantry, Residence RICHFIELD, ADAMS CO, IL., Age 19, Height 5' 9, Hair LIGHT, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Occupation FARMER, Nativity ADAMS CO, IL., Joined When AUG 20, 1861, Joined Where PAYSON, IL., Period 3 YRS, Muster In SEP 12, 1861, Muster In Where DECATUR JUNCTION, AL. Remarks PROMOTED SERGEANT REDUCED TO RANKS TERM EXPIRED SEP 27, 1864
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DR. W. J. WINNER, physician and surgeon, first came to Great Bend, Kansas, in 1876, where he has since continued the practice of medicine. He practiced the profession in Topeka, Kansas, in 1869. He was born in Bucks County, Pa., January 23, 1836. When quite a lad his parents moved to Mount Pleasant, Ohio, and there he was raised until sixteen years of age, when the family emigrated to Fulton County, Ill, where he made his home until coming to Kansas. He was principally educated in Illinois. He graduated from Rush Medical College, in Chicago, Ill, in 1860. He was Assistant Surgeon in the sixty-first Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, enlisting as Hospital Steward, March 1, 1862. He participated in the battles of Shiloh, capture of Vicksburg, Little Rock, and was on the Red River Expedition. He was mustered out in 1865. He then practiced medicine in Illinois until he came to Kansas. He was married in 1866, to Miss Luellen Webster, of Marysville, Ky. They have one daughter - Annie L. He was Examining Surgeon for Pensions at Great Bend, Kas., for six years, and is a member of the K. of H. He is a dealer in general line of drugs and druggists' sundries. Opened business in 1876, and carries a stock of $4,000. He has 400 acres of land, 200 acres cultivated, and a herd of cattle.
Military service.
William J. Winner, Private, company F., 61st., Illinois infantry, Residence VERMONT, FULTON CO, IL., Age 26, Height 5' 9, Hair DARK, Eyes GRAY, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER. Nativity PHILADELPHIA, PA., Joined When MAR 24, 1862, Period 3 YRS. Remarks TRANS TO NON COM STAFF AS HOSPITAL STEWARD. Second remark; DISHONORABLY DISCHARGED SENTENCE OF GCM MAR 25, 1863.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Duncan. M. Reid.
Lieutenant Duncan. M. Reid, Postmaster, was born in New York City in 1816. In 1859, he located at Macomb, McDonough Co., Ill. He enlisted, in 1861, in the Sixty-fourth Illinois Volunteer Infantry Sharpshooters, serving until the close of the war, coming in as a private, and was discharged with a First Lieutenant commission; also served as Assistant Commissary of Subsistence and Post Quartermaster and Disbursing Officer at Ottawa, Ill. and Glendale, Miss.; had contracts for furnishing beef, etc.; held other important positions while there. After coming out of the army, he engaged in farming near Macomb until 1877, when he emigrated to Kansas, located in Canola, Howard County, and took charge of a drug store; was appointed Assistant Postmaster soon after, and Postmaster in 1879; he became a member of the Grenola Town Company, of which he was a prime mover, assisted by Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Guy, and June 7, 1879, organized the company with 100 shares.
At the first meeting, the following officers were elected: Thomas Hawkins, President; W. H. Guy, Treasurer; D. M. Reid, Secretary; Directors, R. C. Musgrave, William Dory, R. A. Bowden, J. R. Fletcher. Mr. Reid has been Secretary constantly since, and has done the greater part of the business. Maj. O. B. Gunn, of Kansas City, has been an active member of the Company, and is now owner of a majority of all the stock of the company. Mr. Reid moved to the present town site of Grenola, and succeeded in locating the post office here and received a commission as Postmaster. The town site of 160 acres on Section 17, Town 31, Range 9, was laid out into 30 blocks, and in July, l881, 16 more blocks were added. Mr. Reid has disposed of about three-fourths of the lots for the company.
The members of the company are all thorough business men, the most of them having invested largely in building and business enterprises in the place. The present officers are M R. Reeves, President; R. A. Bowden, Treasurer; D. M. Reid, Secretary and selling agent; Directors, O. B. Gunn, R. A. Bowden, Thomas Hawkins, M. R. Reeves, William Dory and D. M. Reid. Besides the business of the poet office, which is one of the largest distributing offices in Southern Kansas, and the business of the Town Company, Mr. Reid is serving as Township Clerk of Greenfield Township, and Town Treasurer of Grenola, serving the second term in each. Mr. Reid is a courteous gentleman and a thorough business man, and Grenola owes a great deal to his enterprise in being the best business point in Elk County.
Military service.
Reid, Duncan M., 64th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (Yates' Sharpshooters) .
First Lieutenant company D, age 26, Mustered in April 1, 1863, at Corinth, Ms., for 3., years. Mustered out April 9, 1865, term expired.
At the first meeting, the following officers were elected: Thomas Hawkins, President; W. H. Guy, Treasurer; D. M. Reid, Secretary; Directors, R. C. Musgrave, William Dory, R. A. Bowden, J. R. Fletcher. Mr. Reid has been Secretary constantly since, and has done the greater part of the business. Maj. O. B. Gunn, of Kansas City, has been an active member of the Company, and is now owner of a majority of all the stock of the company. Mr. Reid moved to the present town site of Grenola, and succeeded in locating the post office here and received a commission as Postmaster. The town site of 160 acres on Section 17, Town 31, Range 9, was laid out into 30 blocks, and in July, l881, 16 more blocks were added. Mr. Reid has disposed of about three-fourths of the lots for the company.
The members of the company are all thorough business men, the most of them having invested largely in building and business enterprises in the place. The present officers are M R. Reeves, President; R. A. Bowden, Treasurer; D. M. Reid, Secretary and selling agent; Directors, O. B. Gunn, R. A. Bowden, Thomas Hawkins, M. R. Reeves, William Dory and D. M. Reid. Besides the business of the poet office, which is one of the largest distributing offices in Southern Kansas, and the business of the Town Company, Mr. Reid is serving as Township Clerk of Greenfield Township, and Town Treasurer of Grenola, serving the second term in each. Mr. Reid is a courteous gentleman and a thorough business man, and Grenola owes a great deal to his enterprise in being the best business point in Elk County.
Military service.
Reid, Duncan M., 64th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (Yates' Sharpshooters) .
First Lieutenant company D, age 26, Mustered in April 1, 1863, at Corinth, Ms., for 3., years. Mustered out April 9, 1865, term expired.
Nathan F. Jenne
Nathan F. Jenne, farmer, P. O. Grenola, was born in Vermont in 1832. When twelve years of age he emigrated to Eaton County, Mich., being one of the early settlers in that County. In 1861, he enlisted in the Second Michigan cavalry, serving three years and a half; was captured near Chattanooga in 1863, and was a prisoner of war for seventeen months, being six months in Andersonville prison. After coming out of the army he remained in Eaton County until 1871, when he emigrated to Kansas, locating in Elk county (then Howard), and took a claim on Section 18, Township 3l, Range 9, the place being watered by Caney Creek.
He has sixty-fire acres under cultivation, with a fine orchard, with all kinds of fruits. He has fifteen acres of timber which affords good shelter for stock. He has about 200 head of sheep of good a grade of Merino, the yield being about seven pounds per head, the investment paying from thirty-five to forty per cent. He has served as Treasurer of the Town of Greenfield (sic) for two terms, and is one of the best citizens in the township. He was married in 1851, at Eaton Rapids, Michigan, to Miss Mary Taylor, of that place. They have one daughter - J. C. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Military service.
2nd Michigan Cavalry, COMPANY B.
Nathan F. Jenne, Eaton County, age 28.
Note. Here is part of a report of Major Leonidas S. Scranton, Second Michigan Cavalry, 1863..
On 21st, crossed the river and went to the Harrison's Ferry, 14 miles above Chattanooga; 22nd to 27th, guarded ferries and fords from the Harrison Ferry to Thatcher's Ferry, 15 miles. [From] there up Company I made a scout on the 22nd to Ooltewah, 10 miles distant, on the enemy's side of the river. Corporal Cook, of that company, severely wounded. Company L made a scout on the 25th farther up on the same side. Sergt. Job Reynolds and Private Nathan Jenne, Company B., was taken prisoner while doing some blacksmithing
He has sixty-fire acres under cultivation, with a fine orchard, with all kinds of fruits. He has fifteen acres of timber which affords good shelter for stock. He has about 200 head of sheep of good a grade of Merino, the yield being about seven pounds per head, the investment paying from thirty-five to forty per cent. He has served as Treasurer of the Town of Greenfield (sic) for two terms, and is one of the best citizens in the township. He was married in 1851, at Eaton Rapids, Michigan, to Miss Mary Taylor, of that place. They have one daughter - J. C. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Military service.
2nd Michigan Cavalry, COMPANY B.
Nathan F. Jenne, Eaton County, age 28.
Note. Here is part of a report of Major Leonidas S. Scranton, Second Michigan Cavalry, 1863..
On 21st, crossed the river and went to the Harrison's Ferry, 14 miles above Chattanooga; 22nd to 27th, guarded ferries and fords from the Harrison Ferry to Thatcher's Ferry, 15 miles. [From] there up Company I made a scout on the 22nd to Ooltewah, 10 miles distant, on the enemy's side of the river. Corporal Cook, of that company, severely wounded. Company L made a scout on the 25th farther up on the same side. Sergt. Job Reynolds and Private Nathan Jenne, Company B., was taken prisoner while doing some blacksmithing
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Daniel L. Brown-Lewis D. Hall-Benjamin Lake.
DANIEL L. BROWN was born August 14, 1846, at Plymouth, Ind. He enlisted in the United States army, Company H, Eighty-seventh Indiana Volunteers, and at the close of the war was discharged, and returned to his old home at La Porte Ind. He was twice elected Sheriff of La Porte County. He was admitted to the bar, and commenced the practice of law in November, 1874, at La Porte, Ind. In 1879 he moved to Concordia, Kan., and engaged in the practice of his chosen profession. In the fall of 1882 he was elected Judge of the Probate Court by a huge majority, running several hundred ahead of his ticket. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., K. of P. and the G. A. R., and has been a lifelong Republican. He was married at Union Mills, Ind. July 28, 1867 to Miss Elizabeth M. Carpenter; they have two children - Maude and Daniel L., Jr., and Luella, a brother's child.
Military service.
Age 18, Enlisted March 20, 1864, Enlisted at LaPorte, Indiana, Regiment 87th., Indiana Volunteers, company H., Recruit Transferred to 42nd, regiment.
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DR. Lewis D. HALL was born in Franklin County, Ohio, May 5, 1834. In 1838, with his parents went to Indiana. Graduated at Physio-Medical Institute of Cincinnati, Ohio, Febuary 7, 1867, and began the practice of his profession in Jay County, Ind., where he practiced until 1869, when he emigrated to Atchison, Kan., where he remained until 1871, when he went to Republic County, and in February, 1877, to Concordia, Cloud County, where he has remained in practice ever since; he is and has been for two years United States ex-Surgeon for pensions; also appointed Medical ex-Surgeon for the Northwestern Masonic Aid Society, and several other insurance companies. He enlisted in the late war ,May 2, 1864 in Company E, One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Indiana Volunteers, and was discharged October 8, 1864. He was married October 19, 1858, at New Corydon, Jay County, Ind., to Miss Catherine Lewis, and has seven children--Ella R., Marietta E., Lenna K., Orestus C., Augustus J., Fred. Garfield and Baley Hall.
Military Service.
Age 30, Enlisted May 2, 1864, Enlisted at Portland, Indiana, Regiment 139th, Indiana Volunteers, company I., Discharge Date October 6, 1864.
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BENJAMIN LAKE, was born in Chester Co., Pa., on the 28th day of May, 1840. In 1858, he went to Cincinnati, Ohio; thence to St. Louis Mo.; thence to New Orleans; thence to Italy, and then to Havana; then back to New Orleans in 1861, when a proclamation was issued for all aliens to leave the State, so Mr. Lake went to St. Louis and enlisted in Company E, Fifteenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, May 26, 1861, and remained in the army until the close of the war, when he went to Illinois. In 1868, he emigrated to Page County, Iowa, and remained until 1878 when he moved to Concordia, Cloud Co., Kan., and engaged in the harness and saddle business, where he is now doing a flourishing business. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and is a Royal Arch and Commandery Mason; also belongs to the Odd Fellow order. Was married the 23rd day of April, 1871, in Page County, Iowa, to Miss Ella L. Hicks, and has two children--B. H. was born August 8, 1872, J. L. January 13, 1879. Mr. Lake held the office of Justice of the Peace and Township Clerk.
Military service.
He was not found in any companies of the 15th., regiment.
Military service.
Age 18, Enlisted March 20, 1864, Enlisted at LaPorte, Indiana, Regiment 87th., Indiana Volunteers, company H., Recruit Transferred to 42nd, regiment.
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DR. Lewis D. HALL was born in Franklin County, Ohio, May 5, 1834. In 1838, with his parents went to Indiana. Graduated at Physio-Medical Institute of Cincinnati, Ohio, Febuary 7, 1867, and began the practice of his profession in Jay County, Ind., where he practiced until 1869, when he emigrated to Atchison, Kan., where he remained until 1871, when he went to Republic County, and in February, 1877, to Concordia, Cloud County, where he has remained in practice ever since; he is and has been for two years United States ex-Surgeon for pensions; also appointed Medical ex-Surgeon for the Northwestern Masonic Aid Society, and several other insurance companies. He enlisted in the late war ,May 2, 1864 in Company E, One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Indiana Volunteers, and was discharged October 8, 1864. He was married October 19, 1858, at New Corydon, Jay County, Ind., to Miss Catherine Lewis, and has seven children--Ella R., Marietta E., Lenna K., Orestus C., Augustus J., Fred. Garfield and Baley Hall.
Military Service.
Age 30, Enlisted May 2, 1864, Enlisted at Portland, Indiana, Regiment 139th, Indiana Volunteers, company I., Discharge Date October 6, 1864.
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BENJAMIN LAKE, was born in Chester Co., Pa., on the 28th day of May, 1840. In 1858, he went to Cincinnati, Ohio; thence to St. Louis Mo.; thence to New Orleans; thence to Italy, and then to Havana; then back to New Orleans in 1861, when a proclamation was issued for all aliens to leave the State, so Mr. Lake went to St. Louis and enlisted in Company E, Fifteenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, May 26, 1861, and remained in the army until the close of the war, when he went to Illinois. In 1868, he emigrated to Page County, Iowa, and remained until 1878 when he moved to Concordia, Cloud Co., Kan., and engaged in the harness and saddle business, where he is now doing a flourishing business. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and is a Royal Arch and Commandery Mason; also belongs to the Odd Fellow order. Was married the 23rd day of April, 1871, in Page County, Iowa, to Miss Ella L. Hicks, and has two children--B. H. was born August 8, 1872, J. L. January 13, 1879. Mr. Lake held the office of Justice of the Peace and Township Clerk.
Military service.
He was not found in any companies of the 15th., regiment.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Kansas Second Cavalry, In a Cation Santa Fe, Mo., Mar. 26, 1862..
Here is battle report on a fight between the Kansas Second Cavalry and the men of Quantrill. Nominally I will post a report and leave it at that. But back then they only give the last name of who they are talking about, back then the command and the war department new who was who. But for us researchers a 150 years later have no idea who they maybe talking about, as there is more then one person with the same name. So I decided to take a little more time and look up all of those involved and give the first names. At the end of the report I listed all those involved, with added information on them.
The reason I picked this report was because it read like a scene from a movie or a paragraph from a book. There is a lot of shooting and chases which always makes for some exciting reading.
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Major Charles Banzhof, commanding First Battalion Missouri Cavalry, a Report of Colonel Robert B. Mitchell, Second Kansas Cavalry.
HDQRS. SECOND REGIMENT KANSAS VOLUNTEERS,
Camp Blair, March 24, 1862.
MAJOR: I have the honor to report that on the night of the 22nd, in accordance with a request from and also in pursuance of a plan that I had been maturing for some time, I left camp with a detachment detailed from all the companies in this command, the detachment about 300 in number, with Majors Julius G. Fisk and James M. Pomeroy.
Quantrill, with a part of his gang, had burned the bridge between Kansas City and Independence, and it was contemplated by Major Charles Banzhof to march from Kansas City, and in conjunction with Colonel William Weer, Fourth Kansas, to surround and entrap Quantrill.
I left camp about 6.30 p. m. of the 22nd instant, reached Little Santa Fe about 10 o'clock that night, and sent Major James M. Pomeroy about 3 miles from the town, with instructions to arrest one David Tate, whom I had reason to believe was connected with Quantrill. Major James M. Pomeroy had with him a detachment of Companies D and E, under command of Captain Amaziah Moore and Lieutenant Elias S. Stover. When Major James M. Pomeroy reached the house he demanded entrance, and a gun was immediately fired through the door. He then called upon them to surrender, and to send out their women and children if they had any in the house. After waiting some time, while shots were fired from the house, he ordered a volley to be fired into the house.
The cries of women were then herd, when he ordered the men to cease firing. The women and children then came out and firing was resumed on both sides. Two of the men then came of one the windows and surrendered. They stated to major James M. Pomeroy that Quantrill was in the house with 26 men. Major James M. Pomeroy then threatened to fire the house, and upon their continued refusal to surrender he ordered the house to be fired, and an attempt was made to fire it, but without success. Major James M. Pomeroy and Private William T. Wills, of Company D, were at this time shot. Major James M. Pomeroy becoming disabled, Captain Amaziah Moore took command, and sent back to me requesting re-enforcements, so as not to let any of the men escape.
Captain Amaziah moore the house and they still refusing so to do, he ordered the house to be against set on fire, and this time the flames rapidly involved the house. The men in the house who were not wounded then burst out the weather boarding at the back of the house and ran for the timber immediately in the rear. Two were shot down as they ran - 1 killed instantly and 1 mortally wounded, who died about 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The others escaped, and though the woods were carefully scoured, no traces of them were found. While the firing was taking several men were seen to fall in the house, and the prisoners stated when they were first taken that there were 4 or 5 wounded. Five bodies could be distinctly seen in the flames at the time I reached the spot with that Part of the command which was left behind. I caused all the horses and horses equipments of the enemy to be gathered together and guarded and remained at the house until 6.30 o'clock in the morning, when I started for the house of one Wyatt. As we nearer the house 6 or 7 men were seen to break from it into the brush immediately adjoining the premises. I immediately dismounted some of my men and sent them into the brush, but succeeded in capturing only 2.
The command being without provisions, and being satisfied that Quantrill and those of his gang who had been in the locality had undoubtedly fled, I returned to the Tate House and started back to camp, leaving Captain Amaziah Moore's command, with 1 wounded. We reached camp about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. I had previously sent Lieutenant John F. Aduddell with 15 men to procure conveyance for the wounded and to take the stock and other property found at Tate's. He passed me on the way back to Tate's, and arrived with Captain Amaziah Moore's command and the wounded last night at 8 o'clock.
Our loss was as follows: Major James M. Pomeroy, severely wounded with a Minnie ball in the right thigh near the femoral artery; Private William T. Wills, of Company D, since died, with a Minnie ball in the right arm near the shoulder, and also with buck-shot in the groin and abdomen. We also lost 2 horses in the fight. The jayhawkers' loss was 5 killed or wounded and burned up in the house, 2 killed outside, and 6 prisoners. we took 25 horses, some of which have already been identified as belonging to parties in this State, from whom they were stolen, and about 20 sets of horse equipments. The 2 men killed outside of the house were named Rollen (brothers). The names of those killed and burned up in the house I am unable to ascertain.
I desire to express my gratitude to Major James M. Pomeroy, who after he was wounded still cheered on his men; to Captain Amaziah Moore, Lieutenant Elias S. Stover, and the men of their immediate command, for their gallantry and good behavior.
I have the honor to be, your very obedient servant, ROBT. B. MITCHELL, Colonel Second Regiment Kansas Volunteer Cavalry.
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1. Robert B. Mitchell, Colonel. Residence Mansfield, Mustered in June 20. 1861, Promoted Brig. Gen. U. S. Vols. April 8, 1862.
2. Major Charles Banzhof, 1st Regiment Cavalry Volunteers, Enlisted September 6, 1861, Jefferson Barracks Missouri, transferred to Missouri 7th., cavalry, resigned and honorably discharged by S. O. 105, April 20, 1863, at St Louis Missouri.
3. Colonel William Weer, Fourth Kansas Volunteers, Residence Wyandotte, Mustered in June 20, 1861. Dismissed from the service by G. O. No. 123, dated Headquarters Dept. of Mo., St. Louis, Aug. 20, 1864. The Fourth would be reorganized and become the Tenth Infantry.
4. Major James M. Pomeroy, Residence Leavenworth, Mustered in Feb. 28, 1862. Transferred. to 9th Kan. Cavalry. by G. O. No. 1, dated Headquarters Kansas State Militia, March 27, 1862.
5. Major Julius G. Fisk, Residence Quindaro, Mustered in Jan. 1, 1862 Mustered out Apr. 18, 1865, at Little Rock, Ark.; Wounded in action Nov. 28, 1862, at Cane Hill, Ark.
6. David Tate, no information was found on him.
7. Captain Amaziah Moore, Residence Lawrence, Mustered in Dec. 11, 1861, Resigned on account of physical disability Aug. 12, 1863.
8. Private Elias S. Stover, Residence Junction City, Enlisted Nov. 8, 1861, Mustered in Nov. 8, 1861. Promoted 1st Lieutenant, December 16, 1861. Promoted Captain Co. B, November 29, 1863. Mustered out June 22, 1865, at Fort Gibson, C. N.
9. Private William T. Wills, Residence Muscotah, Enlisted Nov. 25, '61, Mustered in Nov. 25, 1861. Killed in action near little Santa Fe, Mo., Mar. 26, 1862.
10. First Lieut. John F. Aduddell Residence Albion Ill., Mustered in Oct. 28, 1861 Pro. Capt. Jan. 26, 1864. Mustered out Jan. 19, 1865.
11. No information found for these Jayhawker’s, nor for the Rollen brothers.
The reason I picked this report was because it read like a scene from a movie or a paragraph from a book. There is a lot of shooting and chases which always makes for some exciting reading.
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Major Charles Banzhof, commanding First Battalion Missouri Cavalry, a Report of Colonel Robert B. Mitchell, Second Kansas Cavalry.
HDQRS. SECOND REGIMENT KANSAS VOLUNTEERS,
Camp Blair, March 24, 1862.
MAJOR: I have the honor to report that on the night of the 22nd, in accordance with a request from and also in pursuance of a plan that I had been maturing for some time, I left camp with a detachment detailed from all the companies in this command, the detachment about 300 in number, with Majors Julius G. Fisk and James M. Pomeroy.
Quantrill, with a part of his gang, had burned the bridge between Kansas City and Independence, and it was contemplated by Major Charles Banzhof to march from Kansas City, and in conjunction with Colonel William Weer, Fourth Kansas, to surround and entrap Quantrill.
I left camp about 6.30 p. m. of the 22nd instant, reached Little Santa Fe about 10 o'clock that night, and sent Major James M. Pomeroy about 3 miles from the town, with instructions to arrest one David Tate, whom I had reason to believe was connected with Quantrill. Major James M. Pomeroy had with him a detachment of Companies D and E, under command of Captain Amaziah Moore and Lieutenant Elias S. Stover. When Major James M. Pomeroy reached the house he demanded entrance, and a gun was immediately fired through the door. He then called upon them to surrender, and to send out their women and children if they had any in the house. After waiting some time, while shots were fired from the house, he ordered a volley to be fired into the house.
The cries of women were then herd, when he ordered the men to cease firing. The women and children then came out and firing was resumed on both sides. Two of the men then came of one the windows and surrendered. They stated to major James M. Pomeroy that Quantrill was in the house with 26 men. Major James M. Pomeroy then threatened to fire the house, and upon their continued refusal to surrender he ordered the house to be fired, and an attempt was made to fire it, but without success. Major James M. Pomeroy and Private William T. Wills, of Company D, were at this time shot. Major James M. Pomeroy becoming disabled, Captain Amaziah Moore took command, and sent back to me requesting re-enforcements, so as not to let any of the men escape.
Captain Amaziah moore the house and they still refusing so to do, he ordered the house to be against set on fire, and this time the flames rapidly involved the house. The men in the house who were not wounded then burst out the weather boarding at the back of the house and ran for the timber immediately in the rear. Two were shot down as they ran - 1 killed instantly and 1 mortally wounded, who died about 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The others escaped, and though the woods were carefully scoured, no traces of them were found. While the firing was taking several men were seen to fall in the house, and the prisoners stated when they were first taken that there were 4 or 5 wounded. Five bodies could be distinctly seen in the flames at the time I reached the spot with that Part of the command which was left behind. I caused all the horses and horses equipments of the enemy to be gathered together and guarded and remained at the house until 6.30 o'clock in the morning, when I started for the house of one Wyatt. As we nearer the house 6 or 7 men were seen to break from it into the brush immediately adjoining the premises. I immediately dismounted some of my men and sent them into the brush, but succeeded in capturing only 2.
The command being without provisions, and being satisfied that Quantrill and those of his gang who had been in the locality had undoubtedly fled, I returned to the Tate House and started back to camp, leaving Captain Amaziah Moore's command, with 1 wounded. We reached camp about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. I had previously sent Lieutenant John F. Aduddell with 15 men to procure conveyance for the wounded and to take the stock and other property found at Tate's. He passed me on the way back to Tate's, and arrived with Captain Amaziah Moore's command and the wounded last night at 8 o'clock.
Our loss was as follows: Major James M. Pomeroy, severely wounded with a Minnie ball in the right thigh near the femoral artery; Private William T. Wills, of Company D, since died, with a Minnie ball in the right arm near the shoulder, and also with buck-shot in the groin and abdomen. We also lost 2 horses in the fight. The jayhawkers' loss was 5 killed or wounded and burned up in the house, 2 killed outside, and 6 prisoners. we took 25 horses, some of which have already been identified as belonging to parties in this State, from whom they were stolen, and about 20 sets of horse equipments. The 2 men killed outside of the house were named Rollen (brothers). The names of those killed and burned up in the house I am unable to ascertain.
I desire to express my gratitude to Major James M. Pomeroy, who after he was wounded still cheered on his men; to Captain Amaziah Moore, Lieutenant Elias S. Stover, and the men of their immediate command, for their gallantry and good behavior.
I have the honor to be, your very obedient servant, ROBT. B. MITCHELL, Colonel Second Regiment Kansas Volunteer Cavalry.
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1. Robert B. Mitchell, Colonel. Residence Mansfield, Mustered in June 20. 1861, Promoted Brig. Gen. U. S. Vols. April 8, 1862.
2. Major Charles Banzhof, 1st Regiment Cavalry Volunteers, Enlisted September 6, 1861, Jefferson Barracks Missouri, transferred to Missouri 7th., cavalry, resigned and honorably discharged by S. O. 105, April 20, 1863, at St Louis Missouri.
3. Colonel William Weer, Fourth Kansas Volunteers, Residence Wyandotte, Mustered in June 20, 1861. Dismissed from the service by G. O. No. 123, dated Headquarters Dept. of Mo., St. Louis, Aug. 20, 1864. The Fourth would be reorganized and become the Tenth Infantry.
4. Major James M. Pomeroy, Residence Leavenworth, Mustered in Feb. 28, 1862. Transferred. to 9th Kan. Cavalry. by G. O. No. 1, dated Headquarters Kansas State Militia, March 27, 1862.
5. Major Julius G. Fisk, Residence Quindaro, Mustered in Jan. 1, 1862 Mustered out Apr. 18, 1865, at Little Rock, Ark.; Wounded in action Nov. 28, 1862, at Cane Hill, Ark.
6. David Tate, no information was found on him.
7. Captain Amaziah Moore, Residence Lawrence, Mustered in Dec. 11, 1861, Resigned on account of physical disability Aug. 12, 1863.
8. Private Elias S. Stover, Residence Junction City, Enlisted Nov. 8, 1861, Mustered in Nov. 8, 1861. Promoted 1st Lieutenant, December 16, 1861. Promoted Captain Co. B, November 29, 1863. Mustered out June 22, 1865, at Fort Gibson, C. N.
9. Private William T. Wills, Residence Muscotah, Enlisted Nov. 25, '61, Mustered in Nov. 25, 1861. Killed in action near little Santa Fe, Mo., Mar. 26, 1862.
10. First Lieut. John F. Aduddell Residence Albion Ill., Mustered in Oct. 28, 1861 Pro. Capt. Jan. 26, 1864. Mustered out Jan. 19, 1865.
11. No information found for these Jayhawker’s, nor for the Rollen brothers.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Report of Lieutenant Anson J. Walker, Sixth Kansas Cavalry.
Numbers 28. Report of Lieutenant Anson J. Walker, Sixth Kansas Cavalry, of engagement at Poison Spring. CAMP NEAR CAMDEN, April 20, 1864.
COLONEL: I would respectfully report the part taken by a section of howitzers attached to the Sixth Regiment Kansas Volunteer Cavalry in an engagement with the enemy on the 18th instant: First. Number of commissioned officers present, 1; number of enlisted men, 24. Second. Private Christopher C. Goodman, Company D, Sixth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, and attached to and doing duty with a section of howitzers attached to the Sixth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, was killed in the early part of the engagement. Private Henry Gable, Company K, Sixth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, and attached to and doing duty with a section of howitzers attached to the Sixth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, is missing.
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Second Lieutenant, Walker Anson J. Home Centerville, Mustered in March 12, 1862, Promoted 1st Lieutenant March 13, 1863. Mustered out March 27, 1865.
Private Goodman Christopher Columbus Home Trading Post Enlisted Dec. 18, 1861, March 7, 1862, Killed in action April 18, 1864, Poison Springs, Ark.
Privates Gable Henry, Home Neutral Lands, Enlisted April 25, 1862, Mustered in April 25, 1862 Assigned to Co. L, March 18, 1865. Mustered out April 25, 1865, De Vall's Bluff, Ark.
COLONEL: I would respectfully report the part taken by a section of howitzers attached to the Sixth Regiment Kansas Volunteer Cavalry in an engagement with the enemy on the 18th instant: First. Number of commissioned officers present, 1; number of enlisted men, 24. Second. Private Christopher C. Goodman, Company D, Sixth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, and attached to and doing duty with a section of howitzers attached to the Sixth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, was killed in the early part of the engagement. Private Henry Gable, Company K, Sixth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, and attached to and doing duty with a section of howitzers attached to the Sixth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, is missing.
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Second Lieutenant, Walker Anson J. Home Centerville, Mustered in March 12, 1862, Promoted 1st Lieutenant March 13, 1863. Mustered out March 27, 1865.
Private Goodman Christopher Columbus Home Trading Post Enlisted Dec. 18, 1861, March 7, 1862, Killed in action April 18, 1864, Poison Springs, Ark.
Privates Gable Henry, Home Neutral Lands, Enlisted April 25, 1862, Mustered in April 25, 1862 Assigned to Co. L, March 18, 1865. Mustered out April 25, 1865, De Vall's Bluff, Ark.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
LEWIS G. PARKER.
LEWIS G. PARKER, lawyer, was born in Brown County, Ohio, January 1, 1845, where he resided until 1856, when his parents removed to Peoria County, Ill., where he resided on a farm until 1861, when his mother moved to Princeville, Ill., where he remained at school until August 13, 1863, when he enlisted in Company A, Second Illinois Volunteer Artillery, as a private; was discharged at Springfield, Ill., August 27, 1865, by a special order of the War Department; injured by premature discharge of a cannon. After his discharge from the army he returned to Princeville, where he attended school until 1867, when he was apprenticed to learn the tinners' trade, which he followed until 1869, when he read law until 1870, when he went to Bedford, Iowa, where he worked as a practical tinner until 1871, then went to Platteville, Iowa, where he ran a shop for one year, when he returned to Bedford, Iowa, and established a hat, cap, and furnishing house which business he conducted until 1877.
He then read law in the office of McCowan & Holliday, and was admitted to the bar of the District Court, Taylor County, Iowa, May 30, 1878, and practiced law at Bedford, Iowa, until August, 1878, wen he came to Oberlin, Kan., where he has since been in the practice of law, formed copartnership with G. Webb Bertram, in law and land business, March 15, 1879; dissolved such partnership January 1, 1883, and is now in business alone in Oberlin, Kan. Was married September 25, 1870, to Miss Addie M. Bingham. They have had four children, of whom two are living, Clyde B. and Olgay N. Was Nobel Grand of I. O. O. F., at the organization of Lodge 158, at Oberlin, Kan., in 1879. Was elected County Attorney in 1880.
Service card.
Rank Private Company A Unit 2 IL US L ART.
Residence PRINCEVILLE, PEORIA CO, ILL., Age 18, Height 5' 11, Hair DARK, Eyes GRAY, Complexion DARK, Occupation FARMER.
Nativity OH.
Joined When FEB 15, 1864, PEORIA, IL.
Period 3 years.
Muster In FEB 15, 1864, PEORIA, IL.
Muster Out JUL 27, 1865, SPRINGFIELD, IL.
He then read law in the office of McCowan & Holliday, and was admitted to the bar of the District Court, Taylor County, Iowa, May 30, 1878, and practiced law at Bedford, Iowa, until August, 1878, wen he came to Oberlin, Kan., where he has since been in the practice of law, formed copartnership with G. Webb Bertram, in law and land business, March 15, 1879; dissolved such partnership January 1, 1883, and is now in business alone in Oberlin, Kan. Was married September 25, 1870, to Miss Addie M. Bingham. They have had four children, of whom two are living, Clyde B. and Olgay N. Was Nobel Grand of I. O. O. F., at the organization of Lodge 158, at Oberlin, Kan., in 1879. Was elected County Attorney in 1880.
Service card.
Rank Private Company A Unit 2 IL US L ART.
Residence PRINCEVILLE, PEORIA CO, ILL., Age 18, Height 5' 11, Hair DARK, Eyes GRAY, Complexion DARK, Occupation FARMER.
Nativity OH.
Joined When FEB 15, 1864, PEORIA, IL.
Period 3 years.
Muster In FEB 15, 1864, PEORIA, IL.
Muster Out JUL 27, 1865, SPRINGFIELD, IL.
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