Company A

"The Putnam County Grays"

"The Fremont Guards"


Officers

Rgt'l History

Captain

Abisha L. Morrison

Aug '61-Nov '61

Steve Russell

Captain

John W. Wilcoxen

Aug '61-Nov '64

Rgt'l History

First Lieutenant

Simpson S. Hamrick

Aug '61-Sep '61

Oct '62-May '63

Killed at Chancellorsville

Steve Russell

First Lieutenant

Samuel D. Porter

Aug '61-Apr '64

Rgt'l History

First Lieutenant

John R. Rankin

Aug '61-Nov '64

Enlisted Men

 

Non-commissioned Officers

Rgt'l History

Sergeant

Josephus B. Gambold

Aug '61-Sep '64

Rgt'l History

Sergeant

Tarvin C. Stone

Aug '61-Oct '62

Armed Forces Institute of Pathology

Corporal

Charles H. Bowen

Aug '61-Sep '63

Privates

Craig Dunn

Private

Thomas F. Bragg

Jan '64-Nov '64

Recruit

Rgt'l History

Private

John Bresnahan

Aug '61-Mar '64

Bobby Day

Private

John S. D. Day

Aug '61-Oct '62

Steve Russell

Private

David Hansell

Aug '61-Nov '61

Rgt'l History

Private

William H. Hostetter

Aug '61-Sep '64

 

Private

William M. Parsons

Aug '61-Sep '64

Rgt'l History

Bettye Mahan

Private

James E. Smythe

Aug '61-Sep '64

Private

Valentine T. Proctor

Aug '61-Nov '63

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Roster expanded and corrected by Steven D. Russell 1999, 2000, 2001 from Copyright work of Wilbur D. Jones Jr. 1991, Alexandria, Virginia. Used with permission.

Company A

Service Records

 

Principal County = Putnam; Recruitment Center = Greencastle; Other County = Hendricks

Formed by = Capt Abisha L Morrison, Greencastle, Formed = 8-7-61; Arrived Indianapolis 8-8-61

Original Officers = Morrison; First Lieutenant John W. Wilcoxen, Greencastle; Second Lieutenant John F. Parsons, North Salem

Characteristics = First Company to arrive with full ranks, took first in order of precedence, suffered first and last casualties in the regiment. Last veteran to die (1936)

(County residence is Putnam unless otherwise indicated in parentheses)

 

OFFICERS

Personal Data Key = Residence (County), date mustered in/date commissioned as, age at time of muster in, verifiable marital status, height, occupation. An ( *) means the soldier is counted against the headquarters Field and Staff in the regimental stats.

 

CAPTAINS

Morrison, Abisha L *

Greencastle, 8-30-61/9-12-61, 36, 5-11

Service in Mexican War; Promoted regiment Lieutenant Colonel; Severely injured Pipers Ford Maryland 11-16-62--thrown from horse across stone fence. Resigned Fairfax Station Virginia 1-22-63 disability. Died Greencastle Indiana 4-4-1909, buried Greencastle Forest Hill Cemetery

Wilcoxen (Wilcoxson), John W 2

Fillmore, 11-19-61/12-20-61, 39, m, 5-9

Promoted from First Lieutenant; Wounded at Winchester--gunshot right thigh, convalesced at home. Returned to regiment. Wounded at Antietam--gunshot left side; Missed Chancellorsville furlough. Mustered Out 11-4-64 term expired. Died Emporia Kansas 3-20-88

 

FIRST LIEUTENANTS

Wilcoxen (Wilcoxson), John W

8-30-61/9-12-61

Promoted to Captain

Gilmore, Robert B *

Greencastle, 11-19-61/12-2-61, 32, m

Promoted First Lieutenant Co A from Adjutant 11-20-61. Commanded Co 2-14 to 3-2-62, 5-26 to 6-30-62. Wounded at Antietam. Died of wounds Greencastle Indiana 10-16-62

Hamrick, Simpson Solomon * 2

Greencastle, 10-17-62/11-22-62, 29, s, Farmer

Promoted from Sergeant Co A to regimental Commissary Sergeant 9-12-61. Promoted First Lieutenant Co A. Killed at Chancellorsville--cannon ball. Buried Fredericksburg Virginia National Cemetery. "Simps"; Cousin of Benjamin Franklin Landis & Thomas Roberts Co A

Porter, Samuel D 2, 3, 4, Dedication

Jamestown (Boone), 5-3-63/5-4-63, 22, s, 5-7.5, Farmer

Promoted from Second Lieutenant; Wounded at Antietam--right hip, hospital Boonsboro Maryland. USAPH Camp Curtin Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Returned to regiment. Commanded Company at Chancellorsville when S. Hamrick was killed and 7 & 8-63. Wounded Elk River near Mulberry Tennessee 12-23-63 Tennessee--by guerillas while escorting foraging wagons. POW at Elk River. Injured left ankle contusion & sprain--while escaping captors, jumped from cliff into Elk River. Discharged Covington Kentucky 4-18-64 disability from injuries. "Sam" Died at Enid Okalhoma 11-12-1913, buried Masonic Cemetery, Custer City Oklahoma

Rankin, John Robert 2, 3

Greencastle, 4-22-64/4-23-64, 18, s, 6-2, Printer

Promoted from 1Sgt. Wounded at Gettysburg--gunshot upper 1/3 left thigh 2-63, 12th Corps General Field Hospital Gettysburg Pennsylvania, United States Army General Hospital York Pennsylvania; United States Army Convalescent Hospital Patterson Park Baltimore Maryland. Returned to regiment 12-63. Commanded Co A 7 & 8-64; Veteran; Mustered Out 11-4-64 term expired; Died Washington DC 10-15-1910, buried Arlington National Cemetery

 

SECOND LIEUTENANTS

Parsons, John F

North Salem (Hendricks), 8-30-61/9-12-61, 25

Resigned 12-4-61: pulmonary consumption, cause hereditary & aggravation of camp life

VanOrsdall (VanArsdall), William

Greencastle, 2-7-62/2-7-62, 28, m, 6-2.5, Machinist

Promoted from 1Sgt. Killed at Antietam instantly--gunshot to head. Buried Antietam National Cemetery

Porter, Samuel D

9-17-62/9-18-62

Promoted from 1Sgt. Promoted First Lieutenant

 

ENLISTED MEN

Personal Data Key = Residence (County), age, verifiable marital status, height, occupation

 

FIRST (ORDERLY) SERGEANTS

Allen, William A

Groveland, 26, m, 5-11, Farmer

Promoted from Sergeant. Killed at Cedar Mountain. Buried Cloverdale Township Indiana

Dennis, Joseph T

Cloverdale, 26, 5-10.5, Teacher

Promoted from Sergeant. Resigned as 1Sgt 6-21-62 into ranks. Promoted Sergeant 11-11-62. Detached recruiting service Indiana 11-24-63 to 4-64. Reduced to ranks 6-30-64. No further record

Porter, Samuel D

Promoted from 5th Sergeant. Promoted to Second Lieutenant

Pritchard, John B

Greencastle, 23, 5-10.5, Farmer

Promoted from Sergeant. Detached service as division cattle guard 11-22-61 to 9-62. 12 days as 1Sgt. Reduced to ranks 4-1-62. Veteran transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33d Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 7-21-65

Rankin, John Robert

Promoted from Private. Promoted First Lieutenant

Wright, Philburd (Philbird) S

Manhattan, 31, 5-8.5, Farmer

Reduced to the ranks 2-1-62 disobedience of order, AWOL. Promoted to Corporal 6-21-62. Wounded at Antietam--gunshot left leg, No 5 United States Army General Hospital Frederick Maryland. Discharged Frederick 12-13-62 wds: permanently impairing function of limb. Later service with 1st Indiana Heavy Artillery. "Phil"

VanOrsdall (VanArsdall), William

Promoted from Sergeant. Promoted Second Lieutenant

SERGEANTS

Allee (Alley), Noah

Floyd Twp, 30, m, 5-9, Farmer

Promoted from Corporal; Killed at Cedar Mountain

Allen, George W

Greencastle, 20, 5-9, Farmer

Promoted from Corporal. Resigned from Sergeant 6-21-62 into ranks. Discharged New York New York 12-15-62 disability: phthisis; Later service with 1st Indiana Heavy Artillery; Mustered Out Mobile Alabama 8-5-65

Allen, William A

Promoted 1Sgt 4-1-62

Bill, Joseph N

Greencastle, 26, s, 5-9, Carpenter

Promoted from Corporal; Detached as Pioneer in Banks' Division 4-10 to 9-62. Wounded at Chancellorsville--right side slight, 1st Div/12th Corps General Field Hospital Acquia Creek Virginia. Missed Atlanta sick in hospital. Veteran transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33d Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 7-21-65. Died Greencastle 2-16-1917

Crose, Benjamin F

Cloverdale, 20, 5-11.5, Farmer

Promoted from Corporal. Discharged Stafford Court House Virginia 4-24-63 disability: chronic diarrhea & pulmonary tuberculosis. Died enroute home between Cumberland Maryland & Indianapolis Indiana late 4 or early 5-63, buried Cloverdale Indiana Cemetery. Brother of John A Crose in Field & Staff

Dennis, Joseph T

Promoted from Private. Promoted 1Sgt

Gambold (Gainbold), Josephus B 2, 3

Coatesville (Hendricks), 21, s, 5-8.5, Farmer

Promoted from Corporal. Injured feet, frozen frost bitten toes while marching without shoes from Dam No 4 Maryland to Fredericksburg Virginia 12-62 to avoid capture. Severely wounded at New Hope Church--gunshot left hand & 1st & 2nd fingers. Cumberland United States Army General Hospital Nashville Tennessee. Returned to regiment 8-15-64. Mustered Out Atlanta Georgia 9-12-64. Brother of Eri Gambold Co A. Died Indianapolis Indiana 6-29-1917, buried Coatesville Indiana

Hamrick, Simpson Solomon

Promoted regimental Commisary Sergeant 9-12-61

Porter, Samuel D

Promoted from Corporal to 5th Sergeant 4-1-62. Promoted to First Sergeant

Prichard (Pritchard), John B

Promoted 1Sgt 3-19-62

Smith (Smythe), James E

Fillmore, 24, 6-2.5, Clerk

Promoted from Corporal. Wounded at Antietam--spent ball to breast, 1st Corps Field Hospital Antietam Maryland. Mansion House United States Army General Hospital Alexandria Virginia. Returned to regiment 10-6-62. Slightly wounded at Chancellorsville in preliminary skirmish 5-2-63--bullet to right hand, 12th Corps General Field Hospital Acquia Creek Virginia. Controversy over whether wound was self-inflicted. Returned to regiment 5-16-63. Reduced to ranks 6-20-64 for "hanging back" at engagement before Kenesaw Mountain Georgia 6-64. Mustered Out. Died at Harmony Indiana 5-21-1905, buried Greencastle Indiana Forest Hill Cemetery

Stone, Tarvin C * 2

Greencastle, 18, s, 6-0, Carpenter

Promoted from Corporal. Regimantal assistant Commissary Sergeant 10-16-62. Promoted regimental Commissary Sergeant 1-1-63. Mustered Out. "Tarve." Brother of Lewis P Stone Co I. Died in Manhattan Indiana 2-6-65

VanOrsdall (VanArsdall), William

Promoted 1Sgt 2-1-62

CORPORALS

Allee (Alley), Marion Jasper (Joseph)

Stilesville (Hendricks), 17, 5-11, Farmer

Promoted from Private. Wounded at Antietam--shot through testicles, hospital Frederick Maryland, United States Army General Hospital Chester Pennsylvania, Fairfax Seminary United States Army General Hospital Alexandria Virginia. Returned to regiment 2-63. Wounded at Chancellorsville. Wounded at Gettysburg, Fairfax Seminary United States Army General Hospital, hospital Washington DC. Returned regiment 64. Wounded at Resaca. Wounded at Peach Tree Creek. Veteran transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33d Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 7-21-65. Injured in accident--cut leg with axe, developed gangrene in Louisville Kentucky 8-11-65 awaiting Mustered Out; Last member of regiment to die in service. Died at Louisville 8-65 from injury. Only member of regiment wounded in 5 or more different engagements. Buried Putnam County Indiana, Mill Creek Cemetery

Alley (Alleye), Noah

Promoted Sergeant 6-21-62

Allen, George W

Promoted Sergeant 4-62

Ballard, James

Manhattan, 29, 6-2, Farmer

Regimental color guard. Reduced ranks 2-2-62 disobedience of orders. Wounded at Antietam, No. 4 United States Army General Hospital Frederick Maryland. Returned to regiment 63. Killed at Chancellorsville--rifle ball through breast. "Jim"

Bill, Joseph N

Promoted Sergeant 5-14-63

Bowen, Charles M

Cambridge (Wayne), 18, s, 6-0, Farmer

Wounded at Antietam--gunshot compound fracture lower 1/3 left leg, hospital Frederick Maryland; Discharged Jarvis United States Army General Hospital Baltimore Maryland 9-8-63 wounds: totally disability; Died in Washington DC 4-30-78, buried Washington Graceland Cemetery

Braun (Braunn, Brown), William H

Fillmore, 25, 5-7, Artist

Promoted from Private. Resigned Corporal 6-21-62. Wounded at Antietam--gunshot right hand, lost last phalanis of thumb. Hospital at Frederick Maryland & Washington DC. Discharged Washington 10-31-62 for wounds

Crose, Benjamin F

Promoted from Private. Promoted Sergeant 6-1-62

Dewitt, Willis Nelson

North Salem (Hendricks), 21, s, 5-8, Farmer

Promoted from Private. Resigned as Corporal 2-1-62 into ranks. Discharged United States Army General Hospital Portsmouth Grove Providence Rhode Island 11-1-62 after sick in hospital from measles & cold since 8-12-62, disability: incipient phthisis, occasional heart disease, extreme percussion on both lung lobes. Brother of James M Dewitt, Co A

Gambold (Gainbold), Josephus B

Promoted from Private. Promoted Sergeant 11-12-62

Hinkle, Alexander

Groveland, 25, m, 5-9, Farmer

Promoted from Private. Resigned as Corporal 6-21-62. Transferred to United States Army 11-23-62 3rd United States Artillery. Mustered Out Washington DC 8-7-64. Died at Greencastle Indiana 9-3-1915, buried Greencastle Forest Hill Cemetery

Kenyon, William Orlando

Bainbridge, 19, s, 5-8, Farmer

Promoted from Private. Wounded Antietam--hand. 1st Div General Hospital. United States Army General Hospital Alexandria Virginia, Mansion House Branch. Returned to regiment 10-6-62. Killed at Chancellorsville--rifle ball through breast. Cousin of Benjamin F Landis Co A

McGrew, William B

Coatesville (Hendricks), 18, 5-9.5, Farmer

Promoted from Private. Reduced to ranks 4-28-62; Wounded 9-62 Virginia sabre cuts head & right arm, night attack by Gen Stuart's Confederate cavalry while picket duty with wagon train. Court Martialed 11-16-63 AWOL, forfeit $2 per month for 2 months, & work on stockade. Veteran transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33d Indiana. Mustered Out Indianapolis Indiana 8-30-65. Died 3-11-1911

Michael, Jacob

North Salem (Hendricks), 26, m, 5-9, Farmer

Promoted from Private. Detached service as guard for ammo train 3-62. Killed at Winchester

Monnitt (Monnett), Marion L

Reelsville, 20, 5-10, Farmer

Promoted from Private. Discharged at Carver United States Army General Hospital Washington DC 5-19-62 for disability

Monnett (Monneth), Spencer C

Putnam County, 26, s, 5-10, Farmer

Promoted from Musician; Wounded at Antietam, gunshot to left shoulder. POW at Antietam, paroled 10-11-62 Academy Hospital, Chambersburg Pennsylvania. Hospital Chambersburg, Frederick Maryland. Discharged from United States Army General Hospital Harrisburg Pennsylvania 3-14-63 for wounds: partial anchylosis of shoulder. Died 3-26-1901, buried in Avilla Missouri

Nicwander (Nicewander, Nicswander, Nicsiwander), Manuel (Emanuel)

North Salem (Hendricks), 24, s, 5-9, Farmer

Promoted from Private. Wounded at Cedar Mountain--head fractured skull, piece of bone removed, caused depression. Piedmont Hotel temporary General Field Hospital at Culpeper Virginia, United States Army General Hospital Grace Church Branch, Alexandria Virginia. Chester Pennsylvania, Harewood United States Army General Hospital Washington DC, Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Transferred to Veteran's Reserve Corps at Chester 11-13-63 due to wounds. Transferred back to 27th 5-27-64. Mustered Out. Died Elkhart Indiana 5-25-1914, buried Elkhart Grace Loure Cemetery

Porter, Samuel D

7th Corporal 9-1-61. 5th Corporal 11-1-61. 3rd Corporal 2-1-62. 1st Corporal 3-19-62. Promoted Sergeant 4-1-62

Showalter (Showalters), Christopher C

Putnam County, 24, s, 5-8, Farmer

Promoted from Private. Wounded at Antietam--gunshot to right leg, hospitalized Camp Curtin, Harrisburg Pennsylvania, German Reformed Church United States Army Hospital Harrisburg, United States Army Convalescent Hospital Patterson Park Baltimore Maryland. Deserted 2-15-63. Returned regiment 5-27-63. Wounded at Gettysburg--gunshot left arm severe & right thigh injured testicles, tearing away scrotum, lodging inside of upper 1/3 of left thigh, 1st Div/12th Corps General Field Hospital Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Died at Gettysburg 7-22-63 from wounds. Buried Gettysburg National Cemetery. "Chris"

Smith (Smythe), James E

Promoted Sergeant 2-18-62. Reduced to ranks 6-20-64

Stone, Tarvin C

Promoted Sergeant 2-1-62

Tincher, George

Greencastle, 17, 5-5, Farmer

Promoted from Private. Wounded at Chancellorsville--left hand forefingers shot off. 1st Div/12th Corps General Field Hospital Acquia Creek Virginia. Returned to regiment 6-14-63. Wounded at Gettysburg. Severely wounded at New Hope Church--gunshot left hand. 1st Div/20th Corps General Field Hospital. Cumberland United States Army General Hospital Nashville Tennessee. United States Army General Hospital & Fort Rosecrans Murfreesboro Tennessee. Hospital at Chattanooga Tennessee. Veteran, transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33d Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 6-26-65. Died North Topeka Kansas 6-15-1920

Warner, William W

Greencastle, 17, 5-4, Wool Carder

Promoted from Private. Reduced ranks 3-4-63. Severely wounded at Chancellorsville--bullet in both legs. 1st Div/12th Corps Field Hospital. Armory Square United States Army General Hospital Washington DC. Best's Building United States Army General Hospital Baltimore Maryland. Returned to regiment 10-7-63. Veteran transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 7-21-65

Wright, Philburd (Philbird) S

Promoted from Private

MUSICIANS

Monnett (Monneth), Spencer C

Promoted Corporal 6-21-62

Mesler (Messler, Misler), John L

Putnam County, 16, 5-6, Farmer

Reduced to ranks 8-31-63. Veteran transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33rd Indiana. Mustered Out 7-5-65. Died Ken Gardens New York 3-9-1923

WAGONER (TEAMSTER)

Harvey, Stephen S

Manhattan, 24, 5-10, Carpenter

Prior 3 mos service with 10th Indian Infantry. Injured in accident 5-62 near Washington Virginia--gunshot in tent lost finger. Deserted 62. POW 62, paroled 62, Camp Morton Indianapolis Indiana 9-3-62, Camp Chase Columbus Ohio. No further record. "Steve"

PRIVATES

Aker (Akers), William T

Greencastle, 21, s, 5-7, Engineer

Wounded at Cedar Mountain--gunshot fractured lower 1/3 right leg. United States Army General Hospital Wolfe St Branch Alexandria Virginia. United States Army General Hospital Chester Pennsylvania. United States Army General Hospital Camp B Frederick Maryland. Returned to regiment 2-63; Mustered Out. Died 11-18-1914

Allen, Asbury

Noblesville (Hamilton), 22, 5-6.5, Farmer

Discharged Armory Square United States Army General Hospital Washington DC 12-30-63 disability: syphillis, resisted treatment

Allen, George W

Promoted Corporal 3-19-62. Resigned as Sergeant 6-21-62, returned to ranks

Allen, James

Putnam County, 21, 6-1, Farmer

Killed near Alliance Ohio 9-16-61 in Railroad accident enroute to Washington DC from Indianapolis Indiana. First member of regiment to die. Buried Putnam County Indiana Family Cemetery east of Fillmore

Alley (Allee), Marion Jasper

Promoted Corporal 5-14-63

Bales, George M

North Salem (Hendricks), 24, m, 5-8, Farmer

Killed at Gettysburg--gunshot thru heart while retrieving wounded man under flag of truce. Buried Gettysburg National Cemetery

Bales (Bayles), William W

North Salem (Hendricks), 16, 5-6.5, Farmer

Veteran transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 7-21-65. Died West Salem Oregon 4-16-1926, buried Salem Oregon IOOF Cemetery

Ballard, James

Reduced ranks from Corporal 2-1-62; Promoted Corporal 3-14-63

Bettes (Bettis), Ambrose D

Greencastle, 24, 5-8.5, Farmer

Transferred to Veteran's Reserve Corps, Philadelphia Pennsylvania 8-20-64 after being sick in hospital in Washington DC since 4-27-63

Bill, Joseph N

Promoted Corporal 11-12-62

Bowen, Charles M

Promoted Corporal 4-1-62

Braun (Braunn, Brown), William H

Promoted Corporal. Resigned as Corporal 6-21-62 returned to ranks

Bresnehan (Bresnaham, Bresnayhan), John

Crawfordsville (Montgomery), 22, s, 5-10.5, Farmer

Wounded at Antietam, in hospital at Chester Pennsylvania. Returned to regiment. Wounded at Chancellorsville--gunshot lost right arm at shoulder, 1st Div/12th Corps General Field Hospital Acquia Creek Virginia, United States Army Hospital Steamer "MARY WASHINGTON," Lincoln United States Army General Hospital Washington DC. Deserted 11-10 to 12-4-3. Discharged Washington 3-8-64 for wounds. Died Washington DC 10-4-1926, buried Washington Mt Olivet Cemetery

Brown, Henry C

Greencastle, 23, 5-5.5, Fireman

Deserted at Antietam

Bryant, Woodson

Coatesville (Hendricks), 22, 5-7.5, Farmer

Injured near Camp Joe Holt Maryland 11-61, fell from rock ledges of Potomac River banks on picket--right side fractured ribs, hospital Alexandria Virginia. Returned to regiment 2-62. POW at Winchester, paroled Richmond Virginia 9-7-62, Fort Delaware Delaware 9-17-62, Camp Parole Annapolis Maryland 12-22-62. Returned to regiment 1-18-63. Missed Resaca, sick in hospital. Veteran transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry; Mustered Out 6-8-65; Died Bridgeport Indiana 4-21-1912

Buriedch (Buriedtch, Birtch), William D

North Salem (Hendricks), 22, 5-8, Farmer

Detached service as hospital nurse Frederick Maryland 12-61. Missed Winchester sick in hospital. Discharged Portsmouth Grove Providence Rhode Island 11-21-62 after sick hospital since 9-6-62, disability: general debility; "Bill" Died Retsil Wisconsin 5-6-1924

Busby (Busbey, Busbye), Hiram

Coatesville (Hendricks), 18, s, 5-8, Farmer

POW Winchester, prison Belle Isle Virginia, paroled Richmond Virginia 9-7-62, Fort Delaware Delaware 9-17-62, Camp Parole, Annapolis Maryland 12-22-62; Returned regiment 1-13-63. Severly wounded at Chancellorsville--gunshot right hip & nates, 1st Div/12th Corps General Field Hospital Acquia Creek Virginia, Armory Square United States Army General Hospital Washington DC. Discharged at Convalescent Camp, Alexandria Virginia 10-12-63 for wounds & disability: valvular disorder of heart contracted while POW. Later service 1st Indiana Heavy Artiller. Died Georgetown Illinois 4-29-86

Butler, Francis

Cloverdale, 20, s, 5-10.5, Drover

Wounded at Antietam--right leg, United States Army Hospital Smoketown Maryland, hospital Alexandria Virginia, St Elizabeth's United States Army General Hospital Washington DC. Transferred to United States Army 1-15-63 Battery K 5th US Artillery. Mustered Out Nashville Tennessee 9-7-64. Died Yates Center Kansas 2-5-82

Crose, Benjamin F

Promoted Corporal 2-1-62

Day, John S D

North Salem (Hendicks), 21, s, 5-8, Farmer

Transferred to Unted States Army 10-26-62 Battery C 3rd US Artillery. Mustered Out Geesboro Point DC 8-7-64. Died National Hospital for Disabled Veterans Leavenworth Kansas 5-3-1916, buried Leavenworth National Cemetery

Dennis, Joseph T

Resigned 1Sgt 6-21-62 into ranks; Promoted Sergeant 11-12-62. Reduced ranks 6-30-64

Dewitt (DeWitt), James M

North Salem (Hendricks), 24, m, 5-5.5, Farmer

POW Winchester, paroled Aikens Landing Virginia 9-7-62, Fort Delaware Delaware 9-17-62. Returned to regiment 1-18-63. Killed at Chancellorsville--rifle ball through head. Brother of Willis Nelson Dewitt, Co A

Dewitt, Willis Nelson

Promoted Corporal. Resigned as Corporal 2-1-62 returned to ranks

Dodd, George H

Winchester (Randolph), 19, s, 5-11.5, Farmer

Transferred Veteran's Reserve Corps Baltimore Maryland 9-20-63 after being sick in hospital at Smoketown Maryland. Camp A United States Army General Hospital Frederick Maryland. United States Army General Hospital York Pennsylvania. Patterson Park, United States Army Convalescent Hospital Baltimore since 12-2-62: injured back. Mustered Out 9-12-64. Died Lockwood Missouri 10-19-1918, buried Lockwood Cemetery

Dodson, William

North Salem (Hendricks), 18, s, 5-11.5, Farmer

Injured at Cedar Mountain while charging enemy, fell over stone fence crushed testicle & gun cap discharged into right eye. AWOL 5-18 to 6-18-63 from United States Army General Hospital Camp Dennison Ohio. Court Martialed 11-16-63, forfeit $2 per month for 2 mos & work on stockade. Severely wounded at Atlanta 8-3-64--gunshot left leg & knee, General Field Hospital Vinings Station Georgia. Cumberland United States Army General Hospital Nashville Tennessee. No 2 United States Army General Hospital Chattanooga Tennessee. Jefferson United States Army General Hospital Jeffersonville Indiana. Veteran transferred 70th Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 6-8-65. Later service with 23rd Indiana Infantry. Died 5-15-92

Dougherty (Daugherty, Doherty), John T

North Salem (Hendricks), 22, 5-8, Farmer

Transferred to United States Army 10-26-62 Battery C 3rd US Artillery

Elliot(Elliott), William M

North Salem (Hendricks), 18, m, 5-11, Farmer

Veteran transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry. Present throughout. Mustered Out 7-21-65. Died What Cheer Iowa 12-24-1920, buried What Cheer Rice Cemetery

Evans, Henry G

Boone County, 23, m, 6-1.5, Farmer

Transferred to United States Army Engineers 10-27-62. Mustered Out Willetts Point New York 2-5-67; Died Bonnot's Mill Missouri 10-12-99

Evans, Simpson

Coatesville, 20, s, 5-6, Farmer

Wounded at Cedar Mountain--gunshot right shoulder near joint with arm, passed through collar bone, lodged in ribs, Piedmont Hotel temporary 2nd Corps Hospital, United States Army Hospital Culpeper Virginia, Grace St Branch United States Army General Hospital Alexandria Virginia. Discharged 10-28-62 for wounds: lameness of right arm & necrosis of the head. Died Fillmore Indiana 6-8-1915, buried Fillmore Canaan Church Cemetery

Fellows, Squire (Spencer) Samuel

Manhattan, 20, 5-8, Farmer

Wounded at Gettysburg--gunshot fracture of cranium right side, 1st Div/12th Corps United States Army Field Hospital Gettysburg Pennsylvania, Seminary hospital Gettysburg, Mower United States Army General Hospital Chestnut Hill Philadelphia Pennsylvania. 2 operations for bone removal. Returned to regiment 5-3-64. Transferred Veteran's Reserve Corps 5-64; Mustered Out 9-5-64; "Squire" Died Washington Township, Putnam County Indiana 4-16-1903, buried Manhattan Indiana Cemetery

Foss, James M (H)

Washington County, 18, 5-7, Farmer

Severely wounded at Antietam--musket ball left knee & right thigh, ball remained, 1st Corps General Field Hospital Sharman House Antietam Maryland, hospital Boonsboro Maryland, United States Army General Hospital No 2 & No 5 & Convent hospital Frederick Maryland; Discharged Frederick 10-22-62 for wounds: permanent lameness. Died at National Hospital for Disabled Veterans Leavenworth Kansas 5-5-1930

Gambold (Gainbold), Eri A

Coatesville (Hendricks), 28, s, 5-7.5, Carpenter

Wounded at Antietam--gunshot right heel, No 4 United States Army General Hospital Frederick Maryland, Summit House United States Army General Hospital West Philadelphia Pennsylvania, New York New York. Returned to regiment 12-63. Injured--lost hearing left ear at siege of Atlanta from heavy artillery guns. Veteran transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 7-21-65. Brother of Josephus B Gambold Co A. Died Hendricks County Indiana 7-28-1901

Gambold (Gainbold), Josephus B

Promoted Corporal 3-19-62

Gibbons, Charles W

Fillmore, 21, m, 5-11.5, Farmer

Severely wounded at Cedar Mountain--groin, United States Army General Hospital Wolfe St Branch Alexandria Virginia; Died McKim's Mansion United States Army General Hospital Baltimore Maryland 6-13-63 after 6 months sick in hospital Frederick Maryland, smallpox

Grider (Greder), Evan P (T)

Manhattan, 18, 5-9, Farmer

Wounded at Cedar Mountain--gunshot right hip & thigh, Piedmont Hotel temporary 2nd Corps United States Army General Hospital Culpeper Virginia. Fairfax Seminary United States Army General Hospital Alexandria Virginia. Newark NJ, & Bellevue Civilian Hospital New York New York. Discharged 1-7-63 wounds: gangrene, large cicatrix & contraction of hip muscles; Died Oregon 3-6-1907

Hadden, Jasper H

Groveland, 18, 5-8, Farmer

Killed at Antietam

Hansell (Handsell), David *

Bainbridge, 20, s, 5-6, Farmer

Hospital nurse at United States Army General Hospital Frederick Maryland 1-20-62. Promoted regimental Hospital Steward 1-1-63; Resigned 2-11-64 to return to ranks of Co A. Veteran transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 7-21-65. Brother of John W Hansell Co A. Nearly 94 years when he died. Died Lena Indiana 4-27-1934, buried Lena Vansandt Cemetery

Hansell, John W

Bainbridge, 22, 5-10, Farmer

Hospital nurse at Frederick Maryland 2-62 to 4-28-62. Killed at Antietam. Buried Antietam National Cemetery. Brother of David Hansell Co A & Field & Staff

Harden (Hardin), James T

North Salem (Hendricks), 22, s, 5-10.5, Farmer

Arrested 8-63. Severly wounded at New Hope Church--grapeshot left shoulder & side, broke left arm falling. General Hospital Chattanooga Tennessee. No 19 United States Army General Hospital Nashville Tennessee. Camp Joe Holt United States Army General Hospital Jeffersonville Indiana. Hospital at Louisville Kentucky. Veteran transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out Louisville 7-3-65. Died Rosedale Kansas 9-12-1918, buried Danville Indiana

Hinkle, Alexander

Promoted Corporal 2-1-62. Resigned as Corporal 6-21-62 returned to ranks

Hostetter, William H

Boone County, 21, s, 5-9, Farmer

Wouned at Antietam--gunshot twice. Mustered Out. Died 5-18-1911, buried IOOF Cemetery Jamestown Indiana

Hunt, Thaddeus

Amo (Hendricks), 18, 5-7, Farmer

Slightly wounded at Chancellorsville--right arm. Killed at Gettysburg--musket ball through head. Buried Gettysburg National Cemetery

Hutchins (Hutchings, Hutchens), Francis M

Greencastle, 18, 5-8, Farmer

Transferred to United States Army 11-23-62. Killed at Battle of Opequon Virginia 9-19-64 as member of United States Army

Jackson, Jesse

Winchester (Randolph), 25, 5-9, Farmer

Died at Winchester Virginia 3-27-62 of pneumonia

Jenkins, Elijah

Cloverdale, 23, 5-8, Teamster

Regimental Teamster intermittently from 62-64. Injured--left linguinal hernia Tullahoma Tennessee 2-1-64 while driving team on foraging expedition for wood, wagon mired in mud lifted too hard. Refused to accept discharge. Mustered Out. "Lige"; Died Los Angeles California 12-27-1924

Kenyon, William Orlando

Promoted Corporal 6-21-62

Lamb, Linzey (Lindsa, Lindsay, Lindsey) C

North Salem (Hendricks), 19, m, 5-8, Farmer

Missed Chancellorsville sick in hospital. Severly wounded at New Hope Church--gunshot right hand lost index finger. 3rd Div 20th Corps General Field Hospital. General Field Hospital Chattanooga Tennessee. No 1 United States Army General Hospital Nashville Tennessee. Totten United States Army General Hospital Louisville Kentucky. Jefferson United States Army General Hospital Jeffersonville Indiana. Veteran transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 7-21-65 "Granny Lamb" Died Osceola Iowa 1-17-1925

Landis (Landes), Benjamin Franklin

Manhattan, 24, s, 5-6, Farmer

Present throughout. Mustered Out. "Frank"; Cousin of Simpson Solomon Hamrick of Co A and Field and Staff, & William O Kenyon Co A

Lane, Philip A

Bainbridge, 17, s, 5-9, Farmer

Wounded at Antietam--gunshot middle 1/3 right arm. United States Army Disabled Hospital, Frederick Maryland. Hospital Chester Pennsylvania. Discharged German Reformed Church United States Army General Hospital Harrisburg Pennsylvania 11-10-62 for wounds. Later service with 123rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 8-25-65. Died Albany Missouri 5-12-1919

Layton, John

Coatesville (Hendricks), 22, 5-6.5, Farmer

Missing at Winchester. Returned to regiment 62. Killed at Antietam. Buried Antietam National Cemetery. Brother of Sylvester Layton Co A

Layton, Sylvester

Coatesville (Hendricks), 20, s, 5-10, Farmer

POW Winchester, prison Richmond Virginia paroled Richmond 9-7-62, Fort Delaware Delaware 9-17-62. Died Camp Parole hospital Annapolis Maryland 12-27-62 chronic diarrhea, debility, typhoid pneumonia. Buried Annapolis Ashgrove Cemetery. Brother of John Layton Co A

Lewis, John L

Coatesville (Hendricks), 21, m, 5-9, Miner

Veteran transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 7-21-65. Died Linton Indiana 3-2-1916

Mercer, Harden P (Warden T)

Coatesville (Hendricks) 18, 5-6, Farmer

Mustered Out. Died11-9-75

Mesler (Messler, Misler), John L

Reduced ranks from Music 8-31-63

McCoy, Jesse C

Statesville, 17, 5-9.5, Farmer

Died Frederick Maryland 3-12-62 erysipilas. Buried Antietam National Cemetery

McGrew, William B

Promoted Corporal 2-1-62. Reduced to ranks from Corporal 4-28-62

Michael, Jacob

Promoted Corporal 4-28-62

Monnitt (Monnett), Marion L

Promoted Corporal 6-21-62

Moyers, Henry A (N)

North Salem (Hendricks) 20, 5-9, Farmer

Wounded at Antietam--gunshot right foot. Hospital Boonsboro Maryland. No 4 United States Army General Hospital Frederick Maryland. Summit House (Kingsessing) West Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Satterlee United States Army General Hospital West Philadelphia. Hospital New York New York. Detached service Provost Marshall guard Philadelphia & Fort Mifflin Pennsylvania 8 to 10-63. Returned to regiment 2-64; Killed at Resaca--musket ball in head

Nicwander (Nicewander, Nicswander, Nicsiwander), Manuel (Emanuel)

Promoted Corporal 6-21-62

Palmer, John J

Greencastle 20, 6-.5, Farmer

Died Darnestown Maryland 11-12-61 of typhoid fever

Palmer, Noah J

Boone County, 18, s, 5-10, Farmer

POW Winchester, prison Lynchburg & Belle Isle Virginia, paroled Aikens Landing Virginia 9-7-62, Washington DC, Fort Delaware, Delaware 9-17-62, Camp Parole Annapolis Maryland 12-22-62. Returned to regiment 1-18-63; Detached service 12-5-63 to 4-64. Wounded at Atlanta 7-30-64--gunshot left arm & shoulder. 1st Div/20th Corps General Field Hospital Vinings Station Georgia. General Field Hospital Chattanooga Tennessee. Mustered Out Chattanooga Tennessee 9-12-64; Later service in Hancock's Corps. Served as prison guard for those implicated in Lincoln's assassination in Washington DC. Mustered Out 2-28-66. Died Boone County Indiana 12-23-1908, buried Jamestown Indiana IOOF Cemetery

Parsons, Jasper N

North Salem (Hendricks), 31, 6-.5, Mechanic

Discharged Camp Joe Holt Massachusetts 12-2-61 disability: pulmonary consumption, cause hereditary & aggravations of camp life

Parsons, Van (Vannuel) L

North Salem (Hendricks), 23, s, 5-8.5, Carpenter

Discharged Camp Halleck Maryland 1-14-62 disability: phthisis; Later service with 124th Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 9-21-64; Died 2-8-72

Parsons, William M

North Salem (Hendricks), 22, s, 5-10.5, Farmer

Wounded at Kolbs Farm 6-22-64; Present throughout. Mustered Out. Died Rock Kansas 8-16-1915, buried Cowley County Kansas, Werduer Cemetery

Pierson (Pearson), Thomas H

North Salem (Hendricks), 21, 5-5, Farmer

Discharged Philadelphia Pennsylvania 11-26-62 disability: general debility

Pritchard (Prichard), John B

Reduced to ranks from 1Sgt 4-1-62

Proctor, Richard A

North Salem (Hendricks), 21, 5-11.5, Farmer

Detached service as guard for ammo train 3-62. Wounded at Cedar Mountain. Brother of Valentine Tudor Proctor Co A. Died near Culpeper Virginia 8-10-62 of wounds

Proctor, Valentine Tudor

North Salem (Hendricks), 17, s, 5-10, Farmer

Severely wounded at Chancellorsville--gunshot left leg & right foot, tore Achilles tendon. 1st Div/12th Corps General Field Hospital Acquia Creek Virginia. Armory Square United States Army General Hospital Washington DC. McClellan United States Army General Hospital Philadelphia Pennsylvania. United States Army Hospital Islington Lane Philadelphia. Transferred to Veteran's Reserve Corps Philadelphia 11-14-63; Brother of Richard A Proctor Co A. Died Mena Arkansas 3-19-1931

Rankin, John Robert

Promoted 1Sgt 11-12-62

Rawlins (Rawlings), Charles R

Manhattan, 19, 5-9.5, Carpenter

Died Darnestown Maryland 11-20-61 typhoid

Retherford (Rutherford), Henry

Manhattan, 26, m, 5-4.5, Farmer

Wounded at Antietam--gunshot left lung, ball lodged in lung next to spinal column. No 1 United States Army General Hospital Frederick Maryland. Summit House United States Army General Hospital West Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Discharged Philadelphia 1-29-63 wounds. Died 3-12-66

Roberts, Thomas

Manhattan, 40, m, 6-1, Brick Molder

Cook. Contracted mumps Bull Run Virginia 3-62, settled into testicles, swollen and incapacitating, destroyed left testicle. Mustered Out. Later service with 43rd Indiana Infantry; "Tom" was Cousin of Simpson Solomon Hamrick Co A and Field & Staff. Died 5-18-85

Showalter(s), Christopher C

Promoted Corporal 6-21-62

Showalter(Showalters), Levi M

Greencastle, 17, s, 5-9, Farmer

Detached as Division cattle guard 11-12-61 to 9-62. Detached service as granary guard 3-18-64. Returned to regiment. Mustered Out. Died Washington Indiana 10-31-85

Smith (Smythe), James E

Reduced to ranks from Sergeant 6-20-64

Smith, John W

Reelsville, 48, 5-10.5, Smith

Detached as Division cattle guard 11-12-61 to 9-62. Injured at Bull Run Virginia 8-62 prior Battle of Second Bull Run--right shoulder, thrown from horse stepping into ditch. Deserted 2-25 to 3-3-63. Detached service Ambulance Corps 9-23-63 to 8-64. Mustered Out. "Uncle John" was Father of William L Smith Co A. Died 2-15-85, buried Reelsville Indiana Reelsville Cemetery

Squire (Squires), Henry

Greencastle, 20, s, 5-6, Farmer

Wounded at Antietam--left breast & lung. 2nd Div United States Army General Hospital St Paul's Church Alexandria Virginia. United States Army General Hospital 16th & Filbert Sts Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Returned to regiment 2-25-63. Wounded at Chancellorsville. POW at Chancellorsville, paroled City Point Virginia 5-14-63, Camp Parole Annapolis Maryland 5-16-63, Washington DC 5-20-63, Convalescent Camp Alexandria Virginia 5-20 to 7-24-63. Returned to regiment. Severely wounded at Peach Tree Creek--gunshot right hand, lost index finger. 1st Div/20th Corps General Field Hospital Vinings Station Georgia. Hospital Marietta Georgia. United States Army General Field Hospital Chattanooga Tennessee. Veteran transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 7-21-65. Died Courtland Kansas 5-5-1920

Steel(Steele), James (Joseph) S (Simpson)

Cloverdale, 18, m, 5-6, Farmer

Detached as Division cattle guard 11-22-61. Returned regiment 62. Wounded at Antietam--gunshot left leg penetrated lower 1/3 tibia, No 4 United States Army General Hospital Frederick Maryland. Discharged Frederick 1-10-63 for wounds. Later service with 115th Indiana Infantry and 133rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 9-5-64; Died Birmingham Alabama 7-25-1928, buried Huntsville Alabama

Steward (Stewart), David

North Salem (Hendricks), 18, s, 5-7.5, Smith

Died Smoketown Maryland 12-24-62 disease & general debility. Buried Antietam Maryland National Cemetery

Steward (Stewart), William

North Salem (Hendricks), 18, s, 5-3, Farmer

Slightly wounded at New Hope Church--breast. General Field Hospital Chattanooga Tennessee. Detached service in wood train from Chattanooga to Cleveland Tennessee 6-64. POW by Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, paroled 6-64. Returned regiment 6-23-64. Veteran transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 7-21-65. Died 11-29-1900, buried Greencastle Indiana Forest Hill Cemetery

Stigleman (Stiggleman), Samuel M

North Salem, 29, m, 5-8.5, Farmer

Discharged 1-14-62 disability: epilepsy. Died Elwood Indiana 1-11-1913, buried Madison County Indiana Forestville Cemetery

Tincher, George

Promoted Corporal 8-27-63

Turner, William Harrison Morton

Putnam County, 21, 5-5, Farmer

Died at Frederick Maryland 12-24-62 after 1 year sick in hospital Smoketown Maryland & Frederick. Inflammation of brain, rheumatism & debility. Buried Antietam Maryland National Cemetery

Waln (Walen), Samuel J

Putnam County, 18, s, 5-11.5, Farmer

Regimental Teamster. Detached service as Teamster for division ammo train 10-61 to 4-64; Detached service as brigade Teamster 8-64. Veteran transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 7-21-65. Died at Topeka Kansas 2-15-1927

Warner, William W

Promoted Corporal 2-14-62. Reduced to ranks from Corporal 3-4-63

Wells, Thomas J

Greencastle, 21, m, 5-9.5, Farmer

POW at Winchester, paroled Richmond Virginia 9-13-63, Fort Delaware Delaware 9-17-62, Camp Parole Annapolis Maryland 12-22-62. Returned to regiment 1-18-63. Slightly wounded at Gettysburg in the charge--gunshot right side. 12th Corps General Field Hospital & United States Army Hospital Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Hospital Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Hospital Boston Massachusetts. Returned to regiment 3-64. Mustered Out. Died Terre Haute Indiana 4-21-98, buried Terre Haute

Wilkenson (Wilkinson), Elijah H

Fillmore, 21, 5-9.5, Farmer

POW Cedar Mountain, prison Richmond Virginia, paroled 9-13-62. Returned regiment 12-62; Severely wounded at Chancellorsville--gunshot right groin. 1st Div/12th Corps General Field Hospital Acquia Creek Virginia. Armory Square United States Army General Hospital Washington DC. Returned to regiment 8-63; Wounded at Resaca. Veteran transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 6-26-65. Died Nickerson Kansas 3-12-1907

Wishmore (Wishmere, Wishmier, Wishmire), Charles E

Indianapolis (Marion), 19, 5-8.5, Farmer

Severely wounded at Cedar Mountain--hand. Piedmont Hotel 2nd Corps temporary General Field Hospital Culpeper Virginia. Fairfax Seminary United States Army General Hospital Alexandria Virginia. United States Army General Hospital Newark New Jersey. Returned to regiment 12-62; Wounded at Gettysburg--gunshot to left thigh upper 1/3 femur fractured, dangerous tetanus developed. Died 1st Div/12th Corps Hosp Gettysburg Pennsylvania 7-15-63 of wounds; Buried Gettysburg National Cemetery

Wright, Philburd (Philbird) S

Reduced to ranks from 1Sgt 2-1-62. Promoted to Corporal 6-21-62

Young, Harrison

Manhattan, 21, 5-11.5, Farmer

Wounded at Antietam--shot in mouth, fractured superior jawbone. United States Army General Hospital Camp A. No 1 United States Army General Hospital & No 3 United States Army General Hospital Frederick Maryland. Hospital Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Jarvis United States Army General Hospital & United States Army Convalescent Hospital Patterson Park Baltimore Maryland; Transferred Veteran's Reserve Corps; Buried Putnam County Indiana Roachdale Cemetery

RECRUITS (PRIVATES)

Bragg, Thomas F

Hancock County, 24, s, 5-4.5, Druggist

Mustered In 1-2-64. Prior service 11th Ohio Infantry. Transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out at Indianapolis, Indiana 5-3-65. Died at Indianapolis, Indiana 3-1919, buried Marion County, Indiana, Mount Jackson Cemetery

Bowen (Brown)(Bourne), James M (N)

Mount Meridian,19, s, 5-6, Farmer

Mustered In 3-26-64. Transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 7-21-65; Died 3-2-1906

Moore, Earl

Putnam County, 30, m, 5-8, Farmer

Mustered In 2-16-62. Recruit for 16th Indiana Infantry but assigned to 27th by Gen Banks. POW Cedar Mountain, paroled 9-13-62; Returned to regiment. Died at regimental hospital Fairfax Station Virginia 1-14-63 of disease: inflammatory rheumatism

Morgan, George Washington

Putnam County, 19, s, 5-4.5, Butcher

Mustered In 3-27-62. Recruit for 16th Indiana Inf but assigned 27th by Gen Banks. Injured penis 8-62. Discharged Convalescant Camp Alexandria Virginia 11-15-62 after sick hospital since 8-62, disability. Later service with 1st Indiana Heavy Artillery and 6th US Cavalry; "Gaspipe" Died Indianapolis Indiana 3-2-1919, buried Indianapolis Crown Hill Cemetery

Patterson, Abraham Zacharias (Zachariah)

Putnam County, 24, 5-4, Shoemaker

Mustered In 2-24-62. Discharged Maryland Heights Maryland 10-28-62 disability: hemorhoids, rectum disease, general debility. Scarcely able to walk, falls from slightest motion; Later service with 1st Connecticut Cavalry; Transferred to Veteran's Reserve Corps. Mustered Out New York New York 12-15-65. Died 8-31-1903

Russell, Henry A

Putnam County, 25, 5-9, Clerk

Mustered In 2-24-62. Deserted at Williamsport Maryland 5-28-62

Ryan, Patrick

Putnam County, 35, 5-3, Shoemaker

Mustered In 3-4-62. Recruit for 16th Indiana Infantry but assigned to 27th by Gen Banks. POW at Winchester, paroled Aikens landing Virginia 9-13-62. Returned to regiment 1-18-63. Discharged Stafford Court House Virginia 4-24-63 disability: deafness in left ear from rheumatic fever. Died Newport Kentucky 3-92

Smith, William L

Reelsville, 20, 5-10, Farmer

Mustered In 8-19-62. Transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 6-8-65. Son of John W Smith Co A. Died 12-31-68, buried Reelsville Indiana

Smith, Joseph H

Terre Haute (Vigo), 18, s, 5-1, Farmer

Mustered In 3-21-64. Severely wounded at Resaca--shell to abdomen & linguinal hernia. Cumberland United States Army General Hospital Chattanooga Tennessee, hospital Murfreesboro & Fortress Rosecrans Murfreesboro Tennessee; Returned to regiment. Transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 7-21-65. Reenlisted for 115th Indiana Infantry; Died National Hospital for Disabled Veterans Virginia 1-19-1924

Voris, Michael P

Winchester (Randolph), 24, 5-6, Blacksmith

Mustered In 12-11-63; Transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry

Watts, Daniel B

Greencastle, 18, s, 5-6, Farmer

Mustered In 3-26-64. Transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry and later consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 7-2-65. Died 10-13-1936; Last member of regiment to die (2nd oldest at death, 93)

Wilson, John G

Manhattan, 24, m, 5-11, Farmer

Mustered In 8-24-62. Transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry. Mustered Out 6-8-65; Saw battle at Antietam 3 weeks after mustered in. Died Putnam County Indiana 3-12-73, buried Putnam County, Madison Township near Reelsville Indiana Ross Furney Farm

 

* In compiling regimental totals, Morrison, Abisha L, & Stone, Tarvin C are counted with Filed & Staff; & Hamrick, Simpson Solomon; Hansell, David; & Gilmore, Robert A are counted with Co. A

 

COMPANY A

FINAL DISPOSITION OF MEMBERS DURING SERVICE WITH 27TH INDIANA

 

Killed in Action (14): Allen, William A; Alley, Noah; Bales, George; Ballard, James; Dewitt, James; Hadden, Jasper; Hamrick, Simpson Solomon*; Hansell, John W; Hunt, Thaddeus; Kenyon, William O; Layton, John; Michael, Jacob; Moyers, Henry A; VanArsdall, William

Died of (Mortal) Wounds (4): Gilmore, Robert B*; Proctor, Richard A; Showalter, Christopher C; Wishmore, Charles E

Died of Disease/Sickness (9): Gibbons, Charles W; Jackson, Jesse; Layton, Sylvester; McCoy, Jesse C; Moore, Earl; Palmer, John J; Rawlins, Charles R; Steward, David; Turner, William Harrison Morton

Killed other Causes (1): Allen, James (railroad accident)

Discharged (25): Allen, Asbury; Allen, George W; Bowen, Charles M; Braun, William H; Bresnahan, John; Burch, William D; Busby, Hiram; Crose, Benjamin F; Dewitt, Willis; Evans, Simpson; Foss, James M; Grider, Evan P; Lane, Philip A; Monnitt, Marion; Monnett, Spencer; Morgan, George Washington; Parsons, Jasper N; Parsons, Van L; Pierson, Thomas H; Porter, Samuel D; Reutherford, Henry; Ryan, Patrick; Steel, James; Stiggleman, Samuel M; Wright, Philburd

Resigned (1): Parsons, John F

Transferred Within Regiment (3): Hamrick, Simpson Solomon* (returned to Co A); Hansell, David* (returned to Co A); Morrison, Abisha L*

Transferred to Veterans Reserve Corps (7): Bettes, Ambrose D; Fellows, Squire Samuel; Dodd, George H; Nicewander, Manuel (returned to 27th); Patterson, Abraham Zacharias; Proctor, Valentine Tudor; Young, Harrison

Transferred to United States Army (6): Artillery: Butler, Francis; Day, John S D; Dougherty, John T; Hinkle, Alexander; Engineers: Evans, Henry G; Unknown Branch: Hutchins, Francis M

Mustered Out (17): Aker, William T; Gambold, Josephus B; Hostetter, William H; Jenkins, Elijah; Landis, Benjamin F; Mercer, Harden P; Nicwander, Manuel; Palmer, Noah J (Chattanooga); Parsons, William M; Rankin, John Robert; Roberts, Thomas; Showalter, Levi M; Smith, James E; Smith, John W; Stone, Tarvin C*; Wells, Thomas J; Wilcoxsen, John W

Veterans (21) Transferred to 70th Indiana (20): Allee, Marion J; Bales, William W; Bill, Joseph N; Bryant, Woodson; Dodson, William; Elliott, William; Gambold, Eri A; Hansell, David*; Harden, James T; Lamb, Linzey; Lewis, John L; McGrew, William B; Mesler, John L; Rankin, John R (did not transfer); Pritchard, John B; Squire, Henry; Steward, William; Tucker, George; Waln, Samuel J; Warner, William W; Wilkinson, Elijah H

Recruits Transferred to 70th (7): Bowen, James M; Bragg, Thomas F; Smith, Joseph H; Smith, William L; Voris, Michael P; Watts, Daniel B; Wilson John G

Deserters (4): Bresnahan, John (returned); Brown, Henry C; Russell, Henry A; Smith, John W (returned)

No Further Record (2): Dennis, Joseph T; Harvey, Stephen S

Wounded in Action, not Mortally (47 men, for 59 times): Aker, William T; Alley, Marion Joseph (5 battles); Ballard, James; Bill, Joseph N; Bowen, Charles M; Braun, William H; Bresnehan, John (2 battles); Busby, Hiram; Butler, Francis; Dodson, William; Evans, Simpson; Fellows, Squire Samuel; Foss, James M; Gambold, Eri A; Gambold, Josephus B; Gibbons, Charles W; Grider, Evan P; Harden, James T; Hostetter, William H; Hunt, Thaddeus; Kenyon, William O; Lamb, Linzey; Lane, Philip A; McGrew, William B; Monnett, Spencer C; Moyers, Henry A; Nicwander, Manuel; Palmer, Noah J; Parsons, William M; Porter, Samuel A (2 engagements); Proctor, Valentine, Tudor; Rankin, John Robert; Retherford, Henry; Showalter, Christopher C; Smith, James E; Smith, Joseph H; Squire, Henry (3 battles); Steel, James; Steward, William; Tincher, George (3 battles); Warner, William W; Wells, Thomas J; Wilcoxsen, John W (2 battles); Wilkenson, Elijah H (2 battles); Wishmore, Charles E; Wright, Philburd; Young, Harrison;

Prisoners of War (13): Bryant, Woodson; Dewit, James; Harvey, Stephen S; Layton, Sylvester; Monnett, Spencer C; Moore, Earl; Palmer, Noah J; Porter, Samuel D; Ryan, Patrick; Squire, Henry; Stewart, William; Wells, Thomas J; Wilkenson, Elijah H

Injured (9): Bryant, Woodson; Busby, Hiram; Dodson, William; Gambold, Josephus B; Harvey, Stephen S; Jenkins, Elijah; Morgan, George Washington; Porter, Samuel D; Smith, John W

Missing in Action (1): Layton, John (returned)

Number of Men Who were Casualties: 66 (5-61)

Present Throughout (3): Elliott, William; Landis, Benjamin F; Parsons, William M

Prior Civil War Service (2): Harvey, Stephen S; Bragg, Thomas F

Later Service in Another Unit (9): Allen, George W; Lane, Philip A; Palmer, Noah J; Parsons, Van L; Patterson, Abraham Zacharias; Roberts, Thomas; Smith, Joseph H; Steel, James; Wright, Philburd

 

STATISTICS AND NUMBERS

Original Members: Officers = 3

Enlisted = 98

Total = 101

Recruits = 12

Total Members = 113

 

Members Serving in Each Rank: Officers = 8; Non-commissioned Officers = 30; Other Enlisted = 103

Total 141

Average Height: Overall = 5-8.6 (68.6") (110)

Median = 5-8.7 (68.7")

Average Age: Overall = 22.5 years (111)

Officers = 28.6 years

Enlisted = 22.1 years

Median = 20.7 years

Marital Status (Verified): Married = 16; Single = 40

 

Occupations:

Manual Labor = 86

Transportation = 1

Artisan = 16

Farmer = 84

Teamster/Wagoner = 1

Wool Carder = 1

Miner = 1

Machinist = 1

Drover = 1

Butcher = 1

Carpenter = 4

Professional = 2

White Collar = 3

Shoemaker = 2

Engineer = 1

Druggist = 1

Mechanic = 1

School Teacher = 1

Clerk = 2

Artist = 1

Fireman = 1

Brick Molder = 1

Blacksmith = 3

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