Passenger List

of the

U.S. Army Transport

Steamer General Lyon  

Set sail from Wilmington, NC on March 29, 1865 for Fortress Monroe, Virginia.

Burned to the waterline off Cape Hatteras, NC on or about March 31, 1865.


Not to be mistaken with the U.S. Navy U.S.S. General Lyon that survived the war.


The passengers consisted of discharged soldiers, paroled & escaped prisoners of war (most of whom were from the Florence Stockade, SC & Salisbury Prison, NC) and refugees; including about thirty women and twenty-five small children.

Out of approximately 600 passengers and crew, 15 crew members survived. Only 27 of the passengers are confirmed as survivors.

 

The survivors were picked up by the steamer General Sedgwick and later taken to New York.

 

Except where stated as being listed as a survivor with an * all other passengers are presumed dead.

 

There are seven soldiers listed who survived that are marked with ** who did not sail on the General Sedgwick to New York. Some of the "survivors" are unconfirmed as being on the steamer.

 

If you have information concerning any of these soldiers, please contact Edward Boots


 Sources

The numbers that follow the names listed below represent the sources where their name was found. 

  1. National Archives

  2. New York Times, April 3d, 1865

  3. New York Times, April 14th, 1865

  4. Times of London, April 27th, 1865

  5. New York Times, January 19th, 1866

  6. Pension File / National Archives

  7. Regimental Information

  8. Roll of Honor

  9. State Archives

  10. Andersonville, GA Prison Records

  11. Information provided by family.

  12. Michigan Argus - April 7, 1865

  13. Survivor Private Michael S. Brockett's Account

(Some death dates are possibly incorrect as listed in Regimental Information)


Crew | Refugees

CT | IL | IN | IA | KY | MA | MI | MN | NH | NJ | NY | OH | PA | TN | VT | WV / VA | WI

U.S. Army | Unknown


 

Crew of the steamer General Lyon

*BROWN, Nicholas - Sailor - Crew - Survived - 2

*BROWN, William - Crew - Survived - 2

*BRYAN, Patrick - Coal-Passer - Crew - Survived - 2

*COONEY, Thomas - Sailor - Crew - Survived - 2

*CRANSTON, William - Chief Engineer - Crew - Survived - 2

*DAGGAN, Owen - Oiler - Crew - Survived - 2

*DAZLE, Richard - Coal Passer - Crew - Survived - 2

*DEE, Alino - Waiter - Crew - Survived - 2

*DEMPSEY, James - Fireman- Crew - Survived - 2

*GIBBS, James - First Mate - Crew - Survived - 2, 4

*GILLESPIE, George - Second Assistant Engineer - Crew - Survived - 2

*HAYDON, John - First Officer - Crew - Survived - 2, 3, 4

*PEOPLES, John - Oiler - Crew - Also listed as PEEPLES. Survived - 2

*PRESSEY, Samuel - First Cook - (Colored) - Crew - Survived - 2

*SMITH, Phillip - First Assistant Engineer - Crew - Survived - 2

WARD, Minott - Captain. Born 1824 in Connecticut, son of Jacob & Henrietta (Kimberly) Ward. One of the first to evacuate the ship on one of the few escape boats. He was killed when his boat was sucked under the Gen. Lyon's stern and was crushed by the ship's screw. Killed 31 March 1865. Memorial stone at Oak Grove Cemetery, West Haven, CT. Photo & Headstone | Photo - 2

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Connecticut

 

CORTEN, E. - 8th CT ? Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5 (Possibly the same as Cortelle, C. - 15th NY Cavalry - 3)

SUTLIFF, Elbert - Private, Co. K, 16th CT Infantry. Born about 1840 in CT, son of Frederick R. & Polly Sutliff. Married 20 May 62 to Emaline C. Northrop at Waterbury, CT. Enlisted 24 July 62 from Bristol, CT. Mustered 24 Aug 62. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled 1 March 65 probably from Florence, SC. - 1, 3, 5, 6, 7

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Illinois

 Despite the report in 1866, no members of the 60th IL have been confirmed as being on the General Lyon.

ADAMS, William - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1842 in Wilson Co., TN. Enlisted 3 Nov 61 at Saline Co., IL, a 19 year old Farmer from Saline Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

ADCOCK, Robert - Private, Co. A, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1833 in Murry Co., TN. Married 8 Oct 1855 to Armilda Litton in Massac Co., IL. Enlisted 19 Oct 61 at Metropolis, IL, a 28 year old Farmer from Massac Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865. Armilda married 24 Feb 1870 to Thomas Reed at Massac Co., IL. - 7, 11

AIKEN, William J. - Private, Co. I & E, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1843 in Franklin Co., IL. Enlisted 16 Dec 61 at Parish, IL, an 18 year old Farmer from Franklin Co., IL. Mustered into Co. I on 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, IL. Transferred 1 Nov 62 to Co. E. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

ALLEN, Josiah - Corporal, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born 1835 in NC, son of Cyrus Josiah & Elizabeth (Baker) Allen. Married 25 Aug 1858 to Elizabeth Ann Gray. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a 25 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

ANDREWS, Enoch - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1843 in Gallatin Co., IL, son of William & Alice Andrews. Farm Hand for William Pellum. Enlisted 6 Nov 61 from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

*ARMENT, M. H. - Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Survived. See OZMENT, Martin H. - 2

ARTERBERRY, George W. - Private, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1843 in Logansport, Hamilton Co., IL, son of James & Jane Arterberry. Enlisted 13 Nov 61 at Logansport, IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

ASHTON, Perry - Corporal, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1837 in Clermont Co., Ohio, son of Rachel Ashton. Married to Sarah. Enlisted 12 Nov 61, a 24 year old Farmer from Shawneetown, IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL as a Private. Promoted to Corporal. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

BAGBY, Davis P. - Corporal, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1843 in White Co., IL, son of William A. & Catherine Bagby. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, an 18 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7 | Further info

BALDING, A. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

BANSHON, Louis - Private, Co. G & I, 8th IL Cavalry. Born about 1841 in Wisconsin. Enlisted 8 Feb 64, a 23 year old Laborer from Chicago, IL. Mustered in 29 Feb 64. Supposed Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7

BEAVERS, Joseph M. - Private, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1838 in Caldwell Co., KY, son of Cyrus & Mary "Polly" (Thompson) Beavers. Married 30 March 1858 to Elizabeth M. Lanier. Enlisted 12 Nov 61 at Camp Mather, IL, a Farmer from Hardin Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865. Memorial headstone in Elizabethtown, IL.  - 7, 11 Photo

BECKMAN, Charles - Private, Battery H, 1st IL Light Artillery. Enlisted 24 Feb 62. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 3, 7

BELVIN, Orrin - Private, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1816 in Surry Co., NC. Enlisted 13 Nov 61 at Logansport, IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

BENNETT, Lyman B. - Commissary Sergeant, 56th IL Infantry. Born 14 Dec 1835 in Knox Co., TN, son of Haywood G. & Esther L. (Houston) Bennett. Enlisted 13 Nov 61 at Logansport, IL, a 25 year old Farmer from McLeansboro, Hamilton Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

BIXLER, Thomas - Private, Co. D & K, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1842 in IL. Enlisted 7 Nov 61 at Saline Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at  Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

BLACKFORD, Charles W. - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1844 in White Co., IL, son of John B. & Jane Blackford. Enlisted 6 Nov 61 from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

BLAKE, Benjamin F. - Corporal, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Born 21 April 1843 in Wilson Co., TN, son of Zachariah Hogan & Anna Jane (Pemberton) Blake. Enlisted 28 Nov 61, a 19 year old Farmer from Saline Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

BLOODWORTH, Thomas - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1842 in Sumner Co., TN. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

BORAH, James Nathan - Wagoner, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry. Born 1824 in Jasper, Wayne Co., IL. Married Catherine Darr. Enlisted 30 Nov 61 at Fairfield, IL, a Farmer from Wayne Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

BOTHRICK, J. H. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

BOYCE, James M. - Corporal, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry. Enlisted 30 Nov 61 at Fairfield, IL, a Farmer from Wayne Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

BOYD, Edward D. - 1st Sergeant, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1837 in Posey Co., IN. Enlisted 19 Nov 61, a 24 year old Farmer from Franklin Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL as a Private. Promoted to 1st Sergeant. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

BRADBERRY, William H. - Hospital Steward, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1828 in Wayne Co., NC. Married Elizabeth Winkles. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a Clerk from Carmi, White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 into Co. B at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL as a Private. Promoted to Hospital Steward. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

BRADSHAW, William - Sergeant, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1835 in Perry Co., IN, son of Benjamin & Muriel (Weed) Bradshaw. Married 17 Feb 1858 to Elizabeth Nelson at Murphysboro, Jackson Co., IL. Enlisted 12 Nov 61, a 26 year old Farmer from Franklin Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

BRANCH, Robert - Private, Co. K, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1841 in White Co., IL, son of Washington & Polly Ann Branch. Enlisted 7 Nov 61 from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

BRASHER, William - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Enlisted 6 Nov 61 from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

BRISTOL, Nelson E. - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1807 in Oswego Co., NY. Married 12 Nov 1839 to Eliza E. Robinson at Peoria, IL. Enlisted 5 Nov 61 in Gallatia, IL, a Farmer from Saline Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

BROCK, Nicholas J. - Private, Co. A, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7 - Listed as W. BRACK.

BROCKET, Matthew - Private, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1841 in White Co., IL, son of William Benjamin & Irena Sarah (Jenkins) Brocket. Enlisted 15 Nov 61 at McClanesboro, IL; a 20 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

*BROCKET, Michael S. - Private, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry. Born 7 March 1839 in White Co., IL, son of William Benjamin & Irena Sarah (Jenkins) Brocket. Enlisted 15 Nov 61 at McClanesboro, IL; a 22 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Mustered out 27 Feb 65 at Springfield, IL. Married 23 Oct 65 to Elizabeth E. Draper who died 1889. Married 1 Oct 1891 to Cynthia Ann (Brown) Robinson. Died 23 Dec 1921. Buried in Enfield Cemetery, White Co., IL - 2, 7 Account

BROILS, Robert - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1839 in Madison Co., IL. Enlisted 16 Dec 61 at Parish, IL, a Farmer from Franklin Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

BROWN, Isaac - Private, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry. Enlisted 30 Nov 61 from Edwards Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

BROWN, John C. - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1836 in Saline Co., IL. Enlisted 28 Nov 61, a 25 year old Farmer from Saline Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

BRYAN, Dennis - Private, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1825 in Ireland. Never married. Enlisted 12 Nov 61, a 36 year old Farmer from St. Louis, Missouri. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

BUMGARDNER, James - Private, Co. A, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1843 in Lawrence Co., OH. Enlisted 19 Oct 61 at Metropolis, IL, a Farmer from Massac Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

CANNADAY, William W. - Private, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1828 in Edmonson Co., KY. Enlisted 12 Nov 61, a 33 year old Farmer from Franklin Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned - 7

CARRIER, James K. - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1843 in Saline Co., IL. Enlisted 20 Nov 61, an 18 year old Farmer from Harrisburg, IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

CARTER, James N. - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1842 in Jackson Co., TN. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a 19 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

CARTER, John M. - 1st Sergeant, Co. K, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

CASEY, Simeon - Private, Co. F, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

CLARK, Francis J. - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1839 in White Co., IL. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a 22 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

*CLARKE, Richard - 1st Sergeant, Battery F, 2nd IL Light Artillery. Born about 1840. Survived - 2, 3, 7, 12

COLE, Silas B. - Private, Co. A, 56th IL Infantry. Enlisted 19 Oct 61 from Massac Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 as a Sergeant at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Returned to the ranks. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

COLEMAN, Charles - Private, Co. I, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

COPLAND, James - Private, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

CRAPPER, William W. - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Enlisted 28 Nov 61 from Saline Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

CROFFORD, William - Private, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

CRUSE, Columbus - Private, Co. F, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

CULLISON, Kinsey - Corporal, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

CUTRELL, Joseph J. - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Married 13 Sept 1853 to Amanda Newman. Enlisted 22 Nov 61 from Williamson Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865. Also listed as CUTERILL - 7, 11 | Larry Adams

DAIMWOOD, William H. - Musician, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1843 in Gallatin Co., IL. Enlisted 30 Nov 61 at Fairfield, IL, an 18 year old Farmer from Gallatin Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

DALE, Hezekiah F. - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1841 in Hamilton Co., IL. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a 20 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

DAVIS, John C. - 1st Sergeant, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1840 in Gallatin Co., IL. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a 21 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

DAVIS, Phelix G. - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1837 in Adair Co., KY. Enlisted 26 Nov 61, a 24 year old Farmer from Gallatin Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

DAVIS, Robert P. - Corporal, Co. K, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

DELAP, William Alford - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1843 in White Co., IL, son of Hezekiah & Elizabeth Ann (Garrett) Delap. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, an 18 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7 | Further Info

DENHAM, S. - 95th IL - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5 (Possibly Dunham)

DENTON, William - Private, Co. A, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1842 in Kendall Co., IL. Enlisted 19 Oct 61 at Metropolis, IL, a 19 year old Farmer from Massac Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

DILLINGER, Herman F. - 1st Lieutenant, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

DOBBS, Howell L. - Private, Co. K, 56th IL Infantry - Born 1842 in TN, the son of Lodaway & Parmelia (Williams) Dobbs. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

DODSON, James - Private, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

DONALD - 60th IL Infantry - 5

DONGAN, George W. - Private, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

DOWNARD, J. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

DRESSELL, Augustus - Sergeant, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

DUNIVAN, James L. - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Enlisted 6 Nov 61 from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

DUNLAP, Hiram S. - 1st Lieutenant, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Born 16 Sept 1836 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana to Hiram & Eveline (Scranton) Dunlap.  He married Laurin Elizabeth (Laura) Maddox 25 Nov 1860 in LaSalle Co., Illinois.  Laura was born 1846 in Illinois and died 28 Feb 1931 in Ashley, Washington County, Illinois buried at the Odd Fellows Cemetery, in same town.  They had a daughter after Hiram's death; Hirametta (Etta) Dunlap born 23 Aug 1865 in LaSalle Co., Illinois. She married John Thomas Hicks 12 Oct 1881 in Jefferson Co., Illinois. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 2, 3, 7, 11 Mary Achterhof

ELDER, Martin L. - Private, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1843 in Gallatin Co., IL, son of William & Lucy Ann (Carney) Elder. Enlisted 12 Nov 61, an 18 year old Farmer from Saline Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

ELINA, G. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

ENSCORE, George W. - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1845 in Union Co., KY, son of Stephen & Dicey Enscore. Enlisted 19 Nov 61, an 18 year old Farmer from Saline Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

ENSCORE, James Albert - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1843 in KY, son of Stephen & Dicey Enscore. Enlisted 19 Nov 61 from Saline Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

EVANS, Robert - Private, Co. K, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

FARMER, John M. - Private, Co. C, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

FIELDS, John W. - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1842 in White Co., IL. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a 19 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

FILES, James Patrick - Major, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1826 in Wayne Co., IL. Enlisted 30 Nov 61, a 35 year old Farmer from Wayne Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL as Captain, Co. H. Commissioned 23 June 64 as Major. "Made a heroic but fruitless attempt to quell the turmoil, but lost his life in attempting to help the women and children escape from the blistering flame." Burned to death or drowned 31 March 1865 - 2, 3, 7, 13

FITZGERALD, John - 56th IL Infantry - Survived - Not on 56th IL muster rolls - 2, 4, 13 Identity needs confirmed. Jasper?

*FITZGERALD, Joseph - Co. K, 52nd IL - Survived - 2

FORRESTER, Jacob H. - Sergeant, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry - Born about 1839 in Sumner Co., TN, the son of Jacob & Polly Forrester. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a 22 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7 | Further Info

FORRESTER, John W. - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry - Born about 1835 in Sumner Co., TN, the son of Jacob & Polly Forrester. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a 26 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

FOWLER, William A.  - Corporal, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

FRENCH, Joel - Private, Co. G, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

FRIEND, Thomas J. - Sergeant, Co. G, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

FULLER, Henry J. - Private, Co. E, 60th IL Infantry - 4, 7

GABLE, D. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

GAEDE, William F. - Private, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

GALLIHER, William  - Wagoner, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

GARNER, William H. - Private, Co. K, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

GOHARE, GOOHORT or GOOHERT, E. - 8th IL Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

GORE, John F. - Private, Co. I, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7 - May also be John T. E. Gore, Co. F.

GOWDY, Cyrus L. - 1st Lieutenant, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry. Born 1836 near Enfield, IL, son of Pliny & Miriam (Mayes) Gowdy. Enlisted from Carmi, White Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 2, 3, 7, 11 Also listed as GOUDY.

GOWDY, Henry P. - Sergeant, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born in Enfield, IL, son of Theron Carlisle & Sarah (Grimes) Gowdy. Enlisted from Carmi, White Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

GOWDY, John A. - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born 1839 in Enfield, IL, son of Theron Carlisle & Sarah (Grimes) Gowdy. Enlisted from Carmi, White Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

GOWDY, Milton B. - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born 1837 in Enfield, IL, son of Theron Carlisle & Sarah (Grimes) Gowdy. Enlisted from Carmi, White Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

GOWDY, William L. - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born 1835 in Enfield, IL, son of Theron Carlisle & Sarah (Grimes) Gowdy. Enlisted from Carmi, White Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 11

GRAY, Benjamin F. - Private, Co. I, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

GREBLE, William A. - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

GREEN, William - Private, Co. D or E, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

GRIFFITH, Joseph - Private, Co. I, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

GRINDSTAFF, Preston N. - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1834 in Wilson Co., TN. Married to Nancy Rawlins. Enlisted 7 Nov 61, a 28 year old Farmer from St. Clair Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

GRIVER, James - Lieutenant, 56th IL Infantry - 3

HALBECK, Paul T. - 1st Lieutenant, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 2, 3, 7

HALL, Henry E. - Private, Co. I, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

HALLBECK, Paul - Private, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

HANCOCK, John J. - Private, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

HARDIN, Solomon - Corporal, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

HARWOOD, John - Private, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7 | Ron Gunter

HAZELWOOD, George W. - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

HEARD, Richard - Private, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1831 in Hamilton Co., IL, son of Thomas & Armanda (Waller) Heard. Married Millie Amanda Broyles. Enlisted 12 Nov 61, a 30 year old Farmer from Hamilton Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

HELMNES, Richard - Sergeant, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

HENRY, Gilbert J. - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7 | Larry Adams

HEREFORD, Will - Corporal, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

HICKS, Jordan - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

HILL, James - Private, Co. A, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1843 in Massac Co., IL. Enlisted 19 Oct 61 at Metropolis, IL, an 18 year old Laborer from Massac Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

HOLLAWAY, Joiss - Private, Co. G, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

HOLMES, George W. - Private, Co. H, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

HOOD, William D. - Private, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

HOSICK, Francis M. - Private, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

HOUGHAN, D. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

HUFF, Samuel A. - Private, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

HUFF, William F. - Private, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

HULT, Peter Olsen - Private, Battery H, 1st IL Light Artillery - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 3, 7

HUMPHREYS, Matthew - Private, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

HURST, John - Private, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1838 in Philadelphia, PA. Enlisted 12 Nov 61, a 23 year old Farmer from Hamilton Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

INSOLOER, R. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

JACKSON, Carol - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Enlisted 6 Nov 61 from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

JAMMERSON, William J. - Corporal, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1839 in Perry Co., IL. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a 22 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

JARARD, J. A. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

JENNINGS, William - Private, Co. F, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

JENNINGS, William M. - Corporal, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

JOHANNSON, Johan - Private, Battery H, 1st IL Light Artillery. Born about 1846 in Germany. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 3, 7

JOHNSON, Albert E. - Private, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1842 in Hamilton Co., IL. Enlisted 12 Nov 61, a 19 year old Farmer from Hamilton Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

JOHNSON, Cornelius - Private, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

JOHNSON, Isaac - Corporal, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1844 in Hamilton Co., IL, son of John B. & Eleanor (Shasteen) Johnson. Enlisted 12 Nov 61, a 17 year old Farmer from Hamilton Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL as a Private. Promoted to Corporal. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

JOHNSON, J. - 28th IL - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5

JOHNSON, Thomas G. - Co. C, 20th IL Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - 3, 

JOHNSON, William - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

JOINER, Josiah - 1st Lieutenant, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1842 in Saline Co., IL, son of Josiah & Caroline (Allen) Joiner. Enlisted 25 Oct 61 at Raleigh, IL, a 19 year old Farmer from Saline Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL as a Sergeant. Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant. Mustered in 21 Dec 62. Promoted to 1st Lieut. Mustered in 17 June 63. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 2, 3, 7, 11

KELESTRY, W. W. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

KILPATRICK, Jesse D. - Sergeant, Co. B, 73rd IL Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - No further record - 1, 3, 5, 7

LACER, John - Private, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

LACKS, Melchisdick - Private, Co. K, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

LAMNARIES, D. C. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

LANIER, Thomas A. - Private, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1842 in IL, son of Asa & Martha (Sawyers) Lanier. Enlisted 12 Nov 61 at Camp Mather, IL, a Farmer from Hardin Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

LEWIS, John C. - 1st Lieutenant, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1840 in Hamilton Co., IL. Enlisted 12 Nov 61, a 21 year old Farmer from Hamilton Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, IL as a Sergeant. Commissioned 3 Oct 63 as 2nd Lieutenant. Mustered 6 Dec 63 as 1st Lieutenant. Lost on steamer 31 March 1865 - 2, 7

LIMPARD, Frank - Private, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

LIVINGSTON, John W. - Private, Co. I, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

LONG, Perry - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

LORD, George G. - Private, Co. A, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

MADDOX, Francis M. - Private, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

MAINES, J. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

MANN, Henry - Private, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

MARSH, Alfred F. - 1st Assistant Surgeon, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1830. Enlisted 7 Nov 61 at Golconda, IL, a Physician from Harrisburg, Saline Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 as a Hospital Steward at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Promoted 7 March 63 to Assistant Surgeon at Walnut Hills, Mississippi. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

MARTIN, James M. - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1840 in TN. Son of Martha Martin. Married to Sarah. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a 21 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7 | Further Info

MASLEY, A. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

McCULLEY, James R. - Private, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

McKENZIE, George Thomas - 1st Lieutenant, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1838 in White Co., IL, son of Alexander Hill & Margaret Ann (Vineyard) McKenzie. Married 23 Aug 1859 to Mary A. McMurtrey in White Co., IL. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a 23 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 as a Sergeant at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant. Mustered in 6 March 64 as 1st Lieut. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 2, 3, 7

McKINZIE, William J. - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1845 in White Co., IL, son of Alexander Hill & Margaret Ann (Vineyard) McKenzie. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a 16 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62  at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

McMAKER, P. - 60th IL Infantry - 5 - Probably Peter McMahon, Co. K.

McMERTY, Benjamin S. - Sergeant, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Enlisted 6 Nov 61 from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

McMERTY, James R. - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Enlisted 6 Nov 61 White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

McQUAY, Benjamin A. - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1844 in White Co., IL. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a 17 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

MERRITT, William E. - Private, Battery H, 1st IL Light Artillery - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 3, 7

MEZO, Constant - Corporal, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1843 in Hamilton Co., IL. Enlisted 12 Nov 61, an 18 year old Farmer from Hamilton Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL as a Private. Promoted to Corporal. Drowned 31 March 1865. Memorial Headstone at Smith Cemetery, Dale, Hamilton Co., IL. - 7

MEZO, John B. - Corporal, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1838 in Hamilton Co., IL, son of William Cozy & Martha (Braden) Mezo. Married to Mary. Enlisted 12 Nov 61, a 23 year old Farmer from Hamilton Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865. - 7, 11

MEZO, Thomas G. - Private, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1840 in Hamilton Co., IL, son of William Cozy & Martha (Braden) Mezo. Enlisted 12 Nov 61, a 21 year old Farmer from Hamilton Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

MIDETTER, A. E. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

MILES, Drury - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

MILES or MILLS, John F. - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

MILES, Samuel - Principal Musician, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1843 in Wilson Co., TN. Enlisted 25 Oct 61 at Gallatia, IL, an 18 year old Farmer from Saline Co., IL. Transferred 30 April 64 as Principal Musician. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

MITCHELL, Edward W. - Private, Co. K, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

MILLER, Elisha - Private, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

MOORE, Stephen - Private, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

MORGAN, David - Private, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

MORRIS, John B. - Sergeant, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1839 in Twigg Co., KY. Married to Wilmith A. Enlisted 2 Nov 61, a 22 year old Farmer from Williamson Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL as a Private. Promoted to Sergeant. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

MUBY or MULLY, John - 90th IL - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5 (Maloy or Malloy?)

MUNSON, Peter - Private, Battery H, 1st IL Light Artillery - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 3, 7

MURPHY, James - Corporal, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1843 in Posey Co., Indiana. Enlisted 12 Nov 61, an 18 year old Farmer from Hamilton Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL as a Private. Promoted to Corporal. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

MURRAY, J. W. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

MUSEUM, B. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

MUSGRAVE, Asberry - Private, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

MUSGRAVE, James W. - Private, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

MYERS, M. - 16th IL Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5 (possibly Mathias Myer, Co. C)

NATIONS, Anderson W. - Private, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

NATIONS, James L. - Private, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

NICKSON, William R. - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1837 in KY. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a 24 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

NORMAN, John - Sergeant, Co. G, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

NULL, William H. - Private, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

O'RORKE, James - Private, Co. H, 92nd IL Infantry. Born Oct 1842 in Ireland, son of Hugh & Mary O'Rorke. Enlisted 6 Aug 62 at Lane Depot, IL. Mustered in 4 Sept 62. Captured 20 Sept 64. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled Prisoner. Cenotaph at Saint Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Rochelle, IL. - 1, 3, 5, 7

OTLEN, Henry - Private, Co. D, 21st IL Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - No further info - 1, 3, 5, 7

OWEN, David - Private, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

**OZMENT, Martin Harrison - Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Born 1 June 1843 in Wilson Co., TN. Enlisted 27 Nov 61, an 18 year old Farmer from Williamson Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, IL. Mustered out 27 Feb 65 at Springfield, IL. Married Elizabeth Henry in 1871. Died 19 March 1924 in Marion, Williamson Co., IL. Buried in Liberty Cemetery, Galatia, Saline Co., IL. Headstone  | Larry Adams - 2, 7, 11

PARKER, Perry - Corporal, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1841 in Posey Co., IN, son of Silas & Hulda Parker. Married to Emily C. Enlisted 20 Nov 61, a 20 year old Farmer from Williamson Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

PATE, Wesley - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

PATTERSON, Golson - Corporal, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1825 in Kentucky. Married 13 Dec 1849 to Elizabeth Hunt in Saline Co., IL. Enlisted 12 Nov 61 from Pope Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL as a Private. Promoted to Corporal. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

PEARSON, Abraham C. - Private, Co. B, 14th IL Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7

PEEPLES, George Washington  - Corporal, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1824 in PA. Married to Mary A. Enlisted 12 Nov 61, a Wagon Maker from Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL.  Mustered in 27 Feb 62 as a Private at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Promoted to Corporal. Lost 31 March 1865 - 7

PENCE, John - Private, Co. D, 21st IL Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7 

PERRY, James R. - Private, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

PERRY, Leroy - Sergeant, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

PHILLIPS, Roswell O. P. - Private, Co. C, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

PIERCE, Joseph - Private, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

PLASTER or PLASTERS, Isaac - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

PLUMLEE, Lemuel F. - Corporal, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

RAINES, Henson G. - Corporal, Co. K, 56th IL Infantry - Survived (Hoax) - 7

RANKIN, George W. - 1st Lieutenant, Co. A, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1838 in Jefferson Co., Indiana. Enlisted 19 Oct 61 at Metropolis, IL, a 23 year old Farmer from Massac Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 as a Sergeant at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Commissioned 8 Dec 63 as 1st Lieut. at Bridgeport, AL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 2, 3, 7

RAY, Leander - Private, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

RAY, Williams - Private, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

REAMS, Woody - Private, Co. K, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, ?

REYNOLDS, Daniel - Co. K, 15th IL Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

REYNOLDS, James A. - Private, Co. K, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, ?

RHODES, Jacob - Private, Co. C, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

RITTER, Thomas B. - Musician, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1839 in Saline Co., IL. Married 27 Nov 1860 to Charlotte C. Grable. Enlisted 28 Oct 61, a 22 year old Farmer from Saline Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

ROBINSON, James R. - Private, Co. A, 56th IL Infantry. Enlisted 19 Oct 61 from Massac Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

ROLLINS, Jesse M. - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

RUDOLPH, Charles - Private, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

RUGH, William - 31st IL or 11th PA - Paroled Prisoner - 3, 5 - Possibly William Raugh, Co. F, 31st IL.

SALESMAS, Nicholas - Private, Co. F, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

SALLEE, Felix Grundy - Private, Co. A, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1838 in Spencer Co., Indiana, son of Oliver Perry & Elizabeth Sallee. Married 10 July 1857 to Elizabeth Pool. Enlisted 19 Oct 61 at Metropolis, IL, a 32 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11 | Further Info

SEELY, Samuel - Private, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1843 in Ohio. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a 19 year old Farmer from Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

SELVAGE, John T. - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

SHASTEEN, Chester B. - Private, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry.Born about 1837, son of Jesse & Polly (Kinnett) Shasteen. Married 16 Dec 1855 to Elizabeth J. Braden. Enlisted 12 Nov 61 from Hamilton Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11 | Further Info

SHAW, Newton - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1840 in Lafayette Co., TN. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a 21 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

SHERRILL, Alexander - Private, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1843 in White Co., IL, son of William W. & Sarah (Austen) Sherrell. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a 19 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

SHIPMAN, Daniel - Private, Co. F, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

SHRUM, George W. - Corporal, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

SIMPSON, James - Wagoner, Co. A, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

SLANKARD, Joshua - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

SMALHOUSE, Alfred - Corporal, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

SMITH, Joseph - Private, Co. C, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

SMITH, Philip - Private, Co. F, 90th IL Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - Mustered out 6 June 1865 at Washington, DC - 3, 5, 7

SMITH, Simon E. - Private, Co. I, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

SMITH, William - Corporal, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Enlisted 6 Nov 61 from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL, as a Private. Promoted to Corporal. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

SPANN, Thomas C. - Quartermaster, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

SPHYSE, W. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

SPRUELL, Charles - Private, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

SPRY, Frank - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Enlisted 6 Nov 61 from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

STEELE, Benjamin F. - Sergeant, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

STEPHENS, Calvin - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

STEPHENSON, William - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

STITT, W. E. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

STRATTON, Jacob - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

STROTTNER, George - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

STUTT, T. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

SULLIVAN, James M. - Private, Co. D, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

SUMMERS, J. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

SUMMERS, William - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

SUTLIFF, John B. - Private, Co. K, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

SWANNER, Benjamin Franklin - Private, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1844 in Wilson Co., TN, son of Richardson & Talitha (Hunt) Swanner. Enlisted 12 Nov 61, an 17 year old Farmer from Saline Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., ILDrowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

SWARTZ, Jacob - Private, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

SWARTZ, John - Private, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

TANQUARY, James C. - Captain, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Enlisted 6 Nov 61 at White Co., IL from Carmi, White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 as a 1st Sergeant at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Promoted 19 Aug 62 to 2nd Lieutenant. Promoted 3 Sept 62 to 1st Lieutenant. Mustered in 18 Nov 62 as 1st Lieut. Promoted 9 July 63 as Captain. Mustered in 14 Oct 63 as Captain. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 2, 3, 7 | Elizabeth Putnam Noblitt

TARRANT, Elisha C. - Private, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

TATE, William C. - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Enlisted 6 Nov 61 from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

TAYLOR, William H. - Private, Co. K, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

THROGMORTON, Josiah - Commissary Sergeant, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

TOULSON, Green Berry - Private, Co. A, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1843 in Massac Co., IL, son of Penina Toulson. Enlisted 19 Oct 61 at Metropolis, IL, an 18 year old Farmer from Massac Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

TOWNEY, Robert P. - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

TRUSSELL, Edgar D. - Corporal, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

TRUSTY, William J. - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Enlisted 6 Nov 61 from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

UPTON, William W. - Corporal, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

VAMEALY, J. - Corporal, 60th IL Infantry - 5

VAUGHN, John - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

VEATCH, Jesse H. - Corporal, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1839 in White Co., IL, son of William J. & Elgalitha (Wallace) Veatch. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a 22 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7 Also listed as VEACH. Further Info

VERBECK, Josiah - Private, Co. A, 56th IL Infantry. Enlisted 19 Oct 61 from Massac Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

VINCENT, George L. - Private, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

WALKER, William P. - Private, Co. C, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

WALLER, Archibald Newton - Sergeant, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1835 in Blunt Co., TN. Married 12 Sept 1858 to Nancy Jane Carlyle in Franklin Co., IL. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, a 26 year old Farmer from Franklin Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL as a Private. Promoted to Sergeant. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

WATERS, Henry T. - Private, Co. C, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

WEBB, James A. - Private, Co. K, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

WEBB, William R. - Corporal, Co. K, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

WEBBER, William E. - Captain, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1840 in Saline Co., IL. Enlisted 25 Oct 61, a 21 year old Miller from Gallatia, Saline Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, IL as 2nd Lieutenant Co. E. Commissioned 20 Dec 62 as Captain near Vicksburg, Mississippi. One of the first to evacuate the ship on one of the few escape boats. He was in the same boat with Captain Ward. Both were killed when their boat was sucked under the Gen. Lyon's stern and was crushed by the ship's screw. Killed 31 March 1865 - 2, 3, 7, 12, 13

WEIR, Albert - Private, Co. E, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

WELLIVER, John R. - Sergeant, Co. D, 21st IL Infantry. Enlisted 14 June 61 at Tuscola, IL, a 20 year old Farmer from Newman, Douglas Co., IL. Mustered in 28 June 61 as Corporal. Promoted 1 Jan 63 to Sergeant. Captured 19 Sept 63 at Chickamauga, GA. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled 26 Feb 65 at N. E. Ferry, Wilmington, NC. Drowned 30 March 1865 - 1, 3, 5, 7, 10

WERNSHUIGH, P. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

WEST, Will H. - Private, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

WEYL, Robert - Private, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

WHEALLY, J. W. - Corporal, 60th IL Infantry - 5

WHITE, George - 60th IL Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - 3

WHITE, James - Private, Co. H, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

WHITEHEAD, John - Corporal, Co. K, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

WILEY, Hialmer B. - Private, Co. K, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

WILKES - 60th IL Infantry - 5

WILLE, S. H. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

WILLHITE, Jr., Isaac Newton - Private, 56th IL Infantry. Born 12 Feb 1842 in Roane Co., TN, son of Isaac Newton & Susanna (Harris) Willhite. Enlisted 20 Nov 61, a 6' 1.5" tall 19 year old Farmer with Aubern hair from Williamson Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, IL. Mustered out 27 Feb 65 at Springfield, IL. Married Eliza Anne. Died 17 Feb 1921 in Franklin Co., IL. Buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, Thompsonville, Franklin Co., IL. Headstone - 11, 13

WILLIAMS, David - Sergeant, Co. K, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

*WILLIAMS, Jr., George W. - Private, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry. Born Sept 1844 in Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL, son of George W. & Emaline Williams. Enlisted 13 Nov 61 at Logansport, IL, an 18 year old Farmer from Shawneetown, NY. Mustered in 27 Feb 62. Mustered out 27 Feb 1865. Married Sarah Louvenia. Died 1 April 1902 at Brushy Twp, Saline Co., IL. Buried in North America Baptist Church Cemetery, Harco, Saline Co., IL. Headstone - 2, 7, 13

WILLIAMS, Jerry - Wagoner, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

WILLIAMS, Simon P. - Corporal, Co. K, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, ?

WILLS, J. M. - Sergeant, 60th IL Infantry - 5

WILSFORD, Wiley W. - Private, Co. F, 56th IL Infantry - Son of Walker Wilsford. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 11

WINDER, Robert H. - Private, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

WINKLES, David - Private, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Enlisted 6 Nov 61 from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

WINN, James - Sergeant, Co. C, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1827 in Dearborn Co., Indiana. Married 19 Sept 1850 in Greene Co., IL to Eleanor, dau. of William C. & Margaret Jane (Miller) Flowers. Enlisted 12 Nov 61 at Camp Mather, IL, a 35 year old Farmer from Hardin Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, IL as a Private. Promoted to Sergeant. Drowned 31 March 1865. Eleanor died after 1910 in Hardin Co., IL - 7, 11

WOODARD, James W. - Private, Co. K, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

WOODS, O. - 60th IL Infantry - 5

YINGST, Simon S. - Corporal, Co. B, 56th IL Infantry. Born about 1843 in Montgomery Co., OH, son of Adam & Christina Yingst. Enlisted 6 Nov 61, an 18 year old Farmer from White Co., IL. Mustered in 27 Feb 62 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

YORK, William - Private, Co. G, 56th IL Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

YOUNG, John - Private, Co. C, 60th IL Infantry - 5, 7

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Indiana

 

BERRY, Benjamin F. - Private, Co. B, 25th IN Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - 3, 7

BOWMAN, Edward - Private, Co. E, 53rd IN Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - 3, 7

BROWN, H. H. - 4th or 7th IN - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5

COOK, Alfred B. - Sergeant, 5th IN Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - Died 3 March 1865  - 1, 3, 7

DRAPER, Charles - Private, Co. C, 82nd IN Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - 3, 7

HELMICK, Thomas - Corporal, Co. I, 5th IN Cavalry - 1, 3, 5, 7

LOOKINBILL, Andrew J. - Private, Co. K, 6th IN Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7

SHANEHAN, Nicholas - Private, Co. H, 101st IN Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - 3, 7

SMITH, J. - 53rd or 63rd IN - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

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Iowa

 

ARNOLD, James - Private, Co. F, 15th IA Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7

BELKNAP, Fernando - Private, Co. D, 17th IA Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - Mustered out 25 July 1865 at Louisville, KY - 1, 3, 5, 7

CAVOY or CALVORY, J. - 3rd IA Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

DAVIS, A. - IA - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5 - May be same as Davis, R.

DAVIS, R. - 11th IA - Paroled Prisoner - 3 - May be same as Davis, A.

DOWNING, J. C. - 24th IA - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

McDOWELL, C. - 8th IA Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 3 - Possibly John C. McDole.

MORRIS, Calvin P. - Sergeant, Co. D, 17th IA Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7

MURRAY, Perry G. - Sergeant, Co. I, 39th IA Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - Perished approx. 28 March 1865 - 1, 3 as B. Gunway, 5, 7

RHODES, Joseph - Private, Co. C, 3d IA Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 3, 5, 7

SACKETT, Alexander Thomas - Private, Co. B, 8th IA Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7 - Bio & Letters Home | Further Info

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Kentucky

 

BAKER, George - Private, Co. H, 4th KY Mounted Infantry. Captured 29 July 64 at Lovejoy's Station, GA. Reported to have died 24 Jan 1865 at Andersonville, GA but no grave recorded. Possible Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7, 10

CLEFF, W. C. - 1st KY - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5 (May be same as William B. Cliff, 1st PA)

O'NEIL, Franklin - Private, Co. A, 4th KY Mounted Infantry. Born in Ireland. Married 29 Aug 1855 to Mary McCristal in the Church of St. Domini, Springfield, Washington Co., KY; both being from Mercer Co. Enlisted 23 Feb 62 at Lebanon, KY, a 25 year old Laborer. Captured 30 July 64 at Newnan, GA. POW at Andersonville, GA. Transferred to Florence, SC. Russell Figg, Co. A, testified that Frank died 15 Dec 1864 at Florence and he helped bury him. Military file states that he has "never been heard from since supposed to have been blown up on the Sultana."- 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10

THOMPSON, John H. - Private, Co. F, 4th KY Mounted Infantry. Born in Marion Co., KY. Enlisted 3 Dec 63 as a Veteran at Chattanooga, TN, a 23 year old Farmer. Captured 30 July 64 at Newnan, GA. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7, 10

WARD, John - Private, Co. E, 4th KY Mounted Infantry. Born in Liverpool, England. Enlisted 27 May 64 at Louisville, KY, a 33 year old Sailor. Captured 30 July 64 at Newnan, GA. POW at Andersonville, GA. Transferred to Florence, SC. Paroled 26 Feb 65 at Richmond, VA. Discharged 19 June 65 at Annapolis, MD. Listed as a Paroled Prisoner but unsure if he was on the Gen. Lyon. - 1, 3, 5, 7, 10

WITTY, Hiram W. - Private, Co. I, 4th KY Mounted Infantry. Born in Lewis Co., KY. Enlisted 22 Feb 64 at Concord, KY, a 23 year old Boatman. Mustered 11 March 64. Captured 30 July 64 at Newnan, GA. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10

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Massachusetts

 

BRAGG, Edwin C. - Private, Co. C, 24th MA Infantry - Drowned 28 March 1865 - 3, 7

COWDREY, Charles - Private, Co. E, 12th MA Infantry. Captured 24 May 64 at North Anna River, VA. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled Prisoner - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 1, 3, 5, 7, 10

DANTON, C. - 28th MA - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5 - May be same as Denton C.

DENTON, Charles H. - Private, Co. D, 20th MA Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 7 May be same as Danton C.

DESMOND, M. - 20th MA - Paroled Prisoner - 3 - May be same as Desmond N.

DESMOND, N. - 28th MA - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5 - May be same as Desmond M.

EDWARDS, Thomas G. - 6th MA - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

FINNEY or SINNEY, W. - 4th MA Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5 (possibly Michael Finney, Co. K)

LAURENZEN, John - Private, Co. C, 35th MA Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - Died 28 March 1865 - 1, 3, 5, 7

McCARTY, James - Private, Co. G, 19th MA Infantry. Captured 22 June 64 at Petersburg, VA. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled Prisoner. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 1, 3, 5, 7, 10

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Michigan

 

BASHAM, W. - 14th MI - 5

BROWN, W. - 14th MI - 5

BURST, J. - 14th MI - 5

DAVIDSON, J. - 27th MI - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

DECKER, Samuel Clark - Fife Major, Co. E, 14th MI Infantry. Born 22 June 1816 in West Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY, son of John & Phebe (Mather) Decker. Married 1834 to Cordelia Henrietta Clark. Enlisted 18 Dec 61, a 44 year old Baker from Owosso, Shiawassee Co., MI. Mustered 13 Feb 62 as Private. Promoted 4 March 62 to Fife Major. Mustered out 14 March 65 at Fayetteville, NC. Lost at sea 30 March 1865. Cenotaph at Oak Hill Cemetery, Owosso, MI. - 5, 7

DENIER, J. - 14th MI - 5

**DOWNER, Edward - Private, Co. E, 14th MI Infantry. Born 15 April 1826 in NY. Enlisted 3 Dec 61 at age 32 from Livingston Co., MI. Mustered 7 Jan 62. Mustered out 14 March 65 at Fayetteville, NC. Survived. No mention of General Lyon. Died 22 April 1913 at Cohoctah, MI. Buried in Sanford Cemetery, Howell, MI. Headstone - 5, 7

**EVERETT, Lawrence - Private, Co. H, 14th MI Infantry - Born about 1821 in Ireland. Enlisted 12 Oct 61 at Ann Arbor, MI, a Brick Maker from Springwells Township, Wayne Co., MI. Discharged 14 March 65 at Fayetteville, NC. Listed as "Lost at sea" but survived. Admitted 9 June 1881 to the National Military Home, Dayton, OH where he died 2 Feb 1891 of Phthisis Pulmonalis. Buried in the Dayton National Cemetery. - 5, 7, 11

GAMERY, R. - 14th MI - 5

HALLECK, William C. - Sergeant, Co. D, 5th MI Cavalry - Drowned 15 May 1865 - 1, 3, 5, 7

HARTLETT, G. F. - 9th MI Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5

**HINES, Peter - Private, Co. H, 14th MI Infantry. Enlisted 31 Oct 61 at age 22 from Washentaw Co., MI. Mustered 7 Jan 62. Mustered out 14 March 65 at Fayetteville, NC. No mention of the General Lyon. Survived. 1890 Census Ann Arbor, MI. - 5, 7

LANNING, Andrew B. - Private, Co. C, 24th MI Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

**MARSHALL, George - Private, Co. H, 14th MI Infantry. Born 1832. Enlisted at age 29 from Washentaw Co., MI. Survived. Died 1901 and buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, MI. Headstone - 5, 7

MARTIN, Edwin A. - Private, Co. D, 8th MI Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7 

**MAYHEW, Huston - Private, Co. E, 14th MI Infantry. Born 14 March 1836 in Milton, Chittenden Co., Vermont, son of Joseph Mayhew. Enlisted 7 Nov 61 at Bennington, MI. Married Nancy E. Middleton. Mustered in 7 Jan 62. Mustered out 14 March 65 at Fayetteville, NC. Died 31 Jan 1916 in Highwood, Gladwin Co., MI. Buried in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin, Gladwin Co., MI. - 5, 7, 11 Obituary - No mention of General Lyon.

McGINNIS, Michael - Sergeant, Co. H, 14th MI Infantry - Lost at sea - 5, 7

McQUADE, Peter - Private, Co. H, 14th MI Infantry - 5, 7

METTETAL, Emile - Sergeant, Co. M, 24th MI Infantry. Captured 5 May 64 at the Battle of the Wildernes, VA. Paroled Prisoner - Died - 3, 5, 7 | Dan LeBlond | Photo

MEUMERS, M. - 14th MI - 5

MURPHY, Patrick - Private, Co. H, 14th MI Infantry - Lost at sea - 7

PURT, J. - 24th MI - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

SALLIOTTE, Samuel - Private, Co. H, 14th MI Infantry - Lost at sea - 5, 7

SMITH, J. - 6th MI - 3

SMITH, O. or J. - 5th MI Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - - Possibly John Smith, Private, Co. F - 1, 5

SMITH, W. - 1st MI Engineers - Paroled Prisoner -  Possibly William Smith, Co. I - 3

WARNER, H. - 4th or 9th MI Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

WELDON, J. - 5th MI Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - Possibly Patrick Weldon, Co. B - 1, 3, 5

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Minnesota

 

DYER, Joshua - 1st Battalion MN Infantry. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled Prisoner - Supposed Dead - 1, 3, 5, 7

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New Hampshire

 

EASTMAN, Adam H. - Private, Co. A, 12th NH Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5, 7

WILSON, J. - 1st NH Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 3

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New Jersey

 

BULLOCK, James J. - Captain, Co. B, 15th NJ Infantry - Lost at sea. (Also 1 officer & 22 recruits) - 3, 7

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New York

 

ANDREWS, William C. - 14th NY - Paroled Prisoner - Probably Corporal, Co. F, 140th NY - 1, 3, 5

ARMSTRONG, George - Private, Co. K, 95th NY Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - Drowned 28 March 1865 - 1, 3, 5, 5, 7

BAGLEY, Darwin - Private, Co. F, 137th NY Infantry. Born 1848 at Conklin, Broome Co., NY, son of Alfred & Mary Bagley. Enlisted 27 Aug 62 at Conklin, NY, an 18 year old Farmer. Captured 27 Nov 64 at Davisboro, NY. Paroled Prisoner. Died. Reported as D. Bailey & Bayley in 137th, 184th & 187th NY - 1, 3, 5, 7

BAUMAN, Philip - Private, Co. F, 150th NY Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - Mustered out 5 July 1865 at Hick's hospital, Baltimore, MD - 1, 5, 7

BETANCIA, Louis - Private, 15th NY Heavy Artillery - 1, 7

BOTTERMAN, Christian - Private, Co. E, 51st NY Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5, 7

BROWN, James - 10th NY - 3

CAMPBELL, J. - 48th NY - Paroled Prisoner - 3

CORTELLE, C. - 15th NY Cavalry - 3

COUCH, William - Private, 6th NY Heavy Artillery. Born about 1825 in England. Enlisted & Mustered 14 Sept 64 at Albany, NY, a 39 year old Stone Cutter. Drowned - 1, 7

DePANT, Henry A. - Private, Co. B, 85th NY Infantry. Born in Holland. Enlisted 26 Aug 61 at Canandaigua, NY. a 19 year old Farmer. Mustered in 30 Aug 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Paroled 26 Feb 65 at N. E. Ferry, Wilmington, NC. - 3, 7

DEVAUSAWS or DEVERAUX, A. - 8th NY Heavy Artillery - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

DICHRICH, DIETRICK or LICTRICK, M. - 40th or 43d NY - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

DOWD, Michael - 4th NY Heavy Artillery - 1

DRAKE, Miles A. - Private, Battery E, 8th NY Heavy Artillery - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7

*EDWARDS, James - Sergeant, 99th NY - Survived - 2, 7 Identity needs confirmed.

FERGUSON, Israel - 91st NY - 1

*GALLOWAY, Silas - Private, Co. D, 56th NY Infantry. Born April 1838 in Morris Co., NY. Married to Margaret Ball. Enlisted & Mustered In 1 Sept 64 at Deerpark, NY, a 26 year old Laborer from Monroe, Orange Co., NY. "Swam in the water about 3 hours." Mustered out 8 May 65 at Hart's Island, New York Harbor. Married second 28 June 1898 to Eliza J. Mapes/Smith. He was a Cattle Dealer in Monroe, NY. Died 24 July 1906. Headstone. - 2, 7

GALUSHA, George E. - Private, 106th NY Infantry - Paroled Prisoner, Salisbury, NC - 1, 3, 5, 5, 7 | Todd Creekman

*GOULD, George - Private, Co. F, 144th NY Infantry. Born 22 Sept 1830 in England. Enlisted 29 Aug 64 at Hancock, Delaware Co., NY, a 33 year old Lumberman. Mustered in 5 Sept 64. Mustered out 9 May 1865 at Hart's Island, NY. Survived. Died 4 Oct 1910 at Long Eddy, NY. Buried in Gould Cemetery, Delaware Co., NY. Headstone. - 2, 7

GREGG, Augustus G. - Private, Co. E, 85th NY Infantry. Born in Livingston Co., NY, son of Adam & Louise Gregg. Enlisted 5 Sept 61 at Manchester, NY, an 18 or 21 year old Furnaceman. Mustered in 9 Sept 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled Prisoner. Died - 1, 3, 5, 7, 10. Incorrectly listed as Gragg, A. - 8th NY Cavalry.

HAPPE, Henry - Private Co. F, 61st NY Infantry - Possible Survivor - Mustered out 28 June 65 at McDoughall General Hospital, New York Harbor, NY - 3, 7

HARDER, George - 58th NY - 1

HARMAN, Charles - Private, Co. B, 131st NY Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7

HARRIS, John - Private, Co. D, 66th NY Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - Drowned - 1, 3, 5, 7

HASBROOK, George W. - Private, 1st NY Mounted Rifles - 1

HOWE, Anthony - Private, 18th NY Cavalry - 1, 7

KELLY, Thomas L. - Sergeant, Co. H, 69th NY Infantry - AWOL - 1, 7

KENDALL, J. M. - 4th NY Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 3

KENDALL, T. E. N. - Private, 8th NY Cavalry. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled Prisoner - Died - Name also spelled KENDELL- 1, 5, 7, 10

KING, E. B. - 7th NY - 3

KNIGHT, Horatio - Private, Co. B, 122nd NY Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - Mustered out 23 June 1865 at Washington, DC - 1, 3, 5, 7

KROWN, J. M. - Private, 3d NY Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - Not on rolls of the 3d NY Cavalry - May also be spelled McKROWN - 1, 3, 5, 7

KRUGER, Phillip - Private, 15th NY Heavy Artillery - 1, 7

*LEWIS, Isiah - Private, Co. A, 89th NY Infantry. Born 1841. Enlisted 10 Aug 61 at Dix, NY at age 19 from Havana, NY. Mustered in 5 Sept 61. Paroled Prisoner. Discharged 29 May 65. Married to Lucy A. Died 1914 and buried in Bradford Village Cemetery, Steuben Co., NY. Headstone - 2, 3, 4, 7

LEWNEE or LENNEE, A. - 35th NY or 35th NJ Res. - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

MARTIN, Henry - Private, Co. H, 59th NY Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - Killed in explosion 30 March 1865 - (also listed as 42nd NY) - 1, 3, 5, 7

MARTIN, James - 82nd NY - 3

McGRATH, Patrick - 149th NY - 1

MILES, Alexander - Private, Co. K, 69th NY Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - Died at sea 30 March 1865 - 1, 3, 5, 7

MOTT, Charles - 91st NY - 3 - Possibly Charles Mott, 94th OH.

*MURPHY, George - Private, Battery A, 6th NY Heavy Artillery - Survived - 2, 7

NAUMAN, Francis - 1st NY Cavalry - 1

NORTH, Granville - Private, Co. B, 80th NY Infantry. Born about 1843 at Olive, Ulster Co., NY, son of Gordon C. & Mary North. Enlisted & Mustered 24 Jan 65 at Kingston, NY, a 21 year old Farmer. Died 31 March 1865. - 1, 7

PAUL, H. D. - 85th NY - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5

PORTER, H. - 85th NY - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5

QUINLAN, Jeremiah - Private, 90th NY Infantry - Drowned - 1, 7 | Lise Doss

RICKEY, John C. - Private, Co. C, 51st NY Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - Died 30 March 1865 - Also spelled RIKY - 1, 3, 5, 7

ROCKFELLER, William - Private, 2nd NY Cavalry - 1, 7

ROYCE, Edward F. - Private, Lieutenant Bruens Co., 10th NY Independent Battery of Light Artillery - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 1, 7

SIMPKINS, Edgar - 1st Lieutenant, Co. B, 120th NY Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 6, 7 (Pension file of James Edwards, 99th NY)

SMITH, J. or S. - 1st NY Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

SMITH, W. W. - 22nd NY Cavalry - 1

SNELL, Sephia - 35th NY - 3

SPENCER, A. or S. - 85th NY - Paroled Prisoner - 3, 5

STORMS, James - Private, 61st NY Infantry - 1, 7

SULLIVAN, Thomas - Private, Co. D, 2nd NY Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7

WALKER, Hubbard [Hobart] M. - 106th NY - 1 Cenotaph

WILLIARD, Samuel W. - Private, Co. I, 81st NY Infantry - 3, 7

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Ohio

 

BASE, John - Private, Co. A, 101st OH Infantry. Captured 20 Sept 63 at Chickamauga, GA. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled Prisoner. Died 31 March 1865 - 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10

BEARD, Ozro R. - Private, Co. D, 123d OH Infantry. Captured 15 May 64 at New Market, VA. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled Prisoner - 3, 7, 10

BECKER or BOCKER, W. - 60th OH - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5

BROOBRING, John F. - Private, Co. H, 57th OH Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - Killed 30 March 1865 - 1, 3, 5, 7, 8

BROWN, George W. - Sergeant, Co. K, 69th OH Infantry - Perished 31 March 1865 - 5, 7, 8

CAYLER, R. - 66th OH - 5

*COLBY, Isaiah C. - Private, Co. K, 5th OH Cavalry. Born about 1841. Enlisted 8 Feb 62. Paroled Prisoner. "After working at the fire pumps until he was almost exhausted, seized one of the doors of the galley and sprang overboard. He was in the water three hours before he was picked up. Mustered out 14 March 65 at Fayetteville, NC. Married 20 Jan 1868 to Lida P. Robey. - 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12

CONN, William J. - Private, Co. C, 10th OH Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - Killed in explosion 31 March 1865  - 1, 3, 5, 7, 8

CRABTREE, Francis M. - Private, Co. D, 73rd OH Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - Killed in fire 31 March 1865 - 1, 3, 5, 7, 8

DONALDSON, M. D. - 39th OH - Paroled Prisoner - 3, May be same as McDONALD, M. D.

DYE, Leonard - Private, Co. I, 61st OH Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 3, 5, 7, 8

FITZGRADE, James - 5th OH - Possible survivor - 12

FLINN, Thomas - Private, Co. I, 72nd OH Infantry. Captured 11 June 64 at Ripley, MS. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled Prisoner - No further record - 3, 7, 10

FULKERSON, Benjamin F. - Corporal, Co. A, 55th OH Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - Died 31 March 1865 - 3, 5, 7, 8

**GAMBLE, Wilson McKnight - Private, Co. K, 69th OH Infantry. Born 19 March 1844 in Bowerston, Harrison Co., OH. Enlisted 10 March 62. Mustered out 16 March 65 at Fayetteville, NC. Listed as Perished 31 March 1865, but survived. Died 18 Feb 1908 in Tulare Co., California. Buried in Tulare Cemetery. - 5, 7, 8, 11 Obituary | Brian McMurdo

GARRISON, Peter - Private, Co. E, 47th OH Infantry. Captured 22 July 64 at Atlanta, GA. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled Prisoner - No further record - 3, 7, 10

HATFIELD, Raleigh D. - Private, Co. E, 11th OH Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7

HORTON, Sylvester T. - Private, Co. F, 103rd OH Infantry. Captured 31 Aug 64 in GA. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled Prisoner. Died 31 March 1865 - 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10

JARVIS, Walter - Private, Co. K, 69th OH Infantry - Mustered out 16 March 1865 near Fayetteville, NC - Perished 31 March 1865 - 5, 7, 8 (Probably listed as James Walker on 5)

KISOR, H. - 7th OH - Paroled Prisoner - 3

LONGLEY, F. Josephus - Private, Co. A, 122d OH Infantry - 3, 7

McDONALD, J. - 3rd OH - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5 - May be same as McDOUALL, Joseph.

McDONALD, Joseph - Corporal, Co. A, 31st OH Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - 3, 7

McDONALD, M. D. - 39th OH - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5 - May be same as Donaldson, M. D.

McDOUALL, Joseph - 3d OH - Paroled Prisoner - 3, May be same as McDONALD, J.

MYERS, R. M. - 1st OH Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 3

PHILLIPS, Jackland H. - Private, Co. G, 94th OH Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - Accidentally killed 31 March 1865 - 1, 3, 5, 7, 8

RATLIFF, J. W. - Corporal, 39th OH - 3

RILEY, J - 24th OH - 3

SHANK, John - Private, Co. K,  69th OH Infantry - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 5, 7, 8

SIMPSON, G. - 54th OH - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

*SIMPSON, Robert - Corporal, Co. I, 54th OH Infantry. Enlisted 25 Jan 62. Captured 22 July 64 at Atlanta, GA. POW at Andersonville, GA. Probably transferred to other prisons. Paroled. Died 15 Feb or May 1908 and buried in the Wesleyan Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.  - 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 12

SMITH, Hiram S. - Private, Co. K, 144th OH Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7, 8

SMITH, Thomas W. - Private, Co. K, 5th OH Cavalry - Survivor - 3, 5, 7, 12

SMITH, William R. - Private, Co. A, 82nd OH Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - 3, 7

SPENCER, John - Private, Co. H, 70th OH Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 1, 5, 7, 8

THOMPSON, J. C. - 12th OH Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

WADE, Peter - Private, Co. K, 5th OH Cavalry - 3, 5, 7, 12

WEFLER, John - Commissary Sergeant, 61st OH Infantry - 3, 5, 7

WEURY, C. - 32nd OH - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5 - May be same as Charles Henry.

ZIEUR or ZIMM, James W. - 5th OH Cavalry - Possibly John W. Linn or James Zinn, Co. H - 3, 5, 12

ZUCH, Lewis - Private, Co. B, 73d OH Infantry - Mustered out 23 Jan 1865 - Perished 31 March 1865 - 5, 7, 8 (listed as L. Yuck on 5)

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Pennsylvania

 

BLAKE, Oran G. - Sergeant, Battery F, 3d PA Heavy Artillery - Born about 1844 in Lancaster Co., PA, son of Nathan W. & Matilda Amanda Blake. Enlisted & Mustered In 30 Sept 62 at Philadelphia, PA at age 19 from York Co., PA. Lost 31 March 1865 - 3, 7, 9

BRADY, James M. - Corporal, Co. M, 5th PA Cavalry - Enlisted 28 Aug 61 at Franklin, PA; a 20 year old Laborer from Venango Co., PA. Mustered in 6 Oct 61 at Washington, DC. Re-enlisted 1 Feb 64 at Portsmouth, VA. Appointed Teamster 11 May 64. Not on Muster Out Roll. [Andersonville records state this soldier died 19 Nov 1864 at Andersonville, Grave 12096] Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10

CHRISTMAN, Frederick - Private, Co. A, 101st PA Infantry - Born in Allegheny City, Allegheny Co., PA, the son of Elizabeth Christman. Enlisted 11 July 62 at Pittsburgh, PA at the age of 18, a Farmer from Allegheny City, PA. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Paroled 26 Feb 65 at N. E. Ferry, Wilmington, NC. Died 31 March 1865 - 1, 3, 5, 5, 7, 9

CLIFF, William B. - 1st PA - 3 (May be same as W. C. Cleff - 1st KY)

COCHRAN, Alpheus C. - Private, Co. I, 190th PA - Mustered in 29 Sept 62. Absent sick at Muster Out? Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

COX, Christopher - Private, Co. B, 191st PA Infantry - Mustered In 17 Sept 62. Captured 19 Aug 64 at Weldon Railroad, VA. Paroled Prisoner - Killed in explosion 31 March 1865 - 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

DERRY, Patrick - Private, Battery F, 3d PA Heavy Artillery - Enlisted 26 Sept 62 at Philadelphia, PA at age 29. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 9

*DODSON, Charles Miner - Private, Battery B, 3d PA Heavy Artillery. Born 4 Jan 1843 in Luzerne Co., PA, son of Joseph Bennett & Martha (Parks) Dodson. Enlisted 3 Sept 64, a 21 year old Farmer from Philadelphia, PA. Discharged. Married Julia Ann Davenport. Married second 3 March 1894 to Emma Roberts. Died 1922 and buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Henlock Creek, Luzerne Co., PA.  Headstone - 2, 7, 9, 11

EBY, Harry J. - Co. A, 7th PA Reserves (36th PA Infantry) - Enlisted 12 July 61 at Cumberland Co., PA; a 16 year old Clerk from Carlisle, PA. Captured 5 May 64 at the Wilderness, VA. Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

FOOTE, William W. - Private, Battery F, 3d PA Heavy Artillery - Son of William & Mary Foote. Enlisted 26 Feb `64 at Tioga Co., PA; an 18 year old Laborer from Lycoming Co., PA. Drowned 31 March 1865. Buried in the Salem Lutheran Cemetery, Hartsfield, Tioga Co., PA - 7, 9, 11

GARLICK, George C. - Private, Co. C, 58th PA Infantry - Enlisted 18 Sept 62 at Philadelphia, PA at age 25. Captured 27 Oct 64. Held captive at Salisbury, NC. Enlisted Dec 64 in Rebel Army at Salisbury, NC. No further record. - 3, 7, 9

JOHNSON, Dickinson - Private, Battery F, 3d PA Heavy Artillery - Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7

JOHNSON, John G. - Private, Co. I, 18th PA Cavalry - Born in North Carolina. Enlisted 24 March 64 at Philadelphia, PA; a 21 year old Farmer from Washington Twp, PA. Not accounted for. Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

*KREUSEN, John - Battery F, 3d PA Heavy Artillery - Survived. Identity unconfirmed. - 2

LEE, John E. - Private, Battery F, 3d PA Heavy Artillery - Enlisted 4 Jan `64 at Lancaster Co., PA; a 20 year old Laborer. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 9

McDADE, Robert J. - Private, Battery F, 3d PA Heavy Artillery. Born about 1848 in PA, son of Robert & Mary McDade. Enlisted 24 Feb 64 at Pittsburgh, PA; a 16 year old Laborer from Allegheny Co., PA. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 9

McDONEL, D. - 10th PA - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5 - May be same as McDowell, B.

McDOWELL, B. - 10th PA - Paroled Prisoner -  May be same as McDonel, D.

McDOWELL, D. - 10th PA - Paroled Prisoner - 3 , May be same as D. McDonel & B. McDowell.

MILTON, W. - 4th PA Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

NORTHAM, Albert - Private, Co. K, 2nd PA Infantry - Mustered in 3 Sept 64. Captured. Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

PARSONS, Joseph - Private, Battery F, 3d PA Heavy Artillery - Enlisted 9 Sept 64 at Williamsport, PA at age 26. Lost at sea 31 March 1865 - 7, 9

PHILLIPS, Richard M. - Private, Battery F, 3d PA Heavy Artillery - Enlisted 25 Feb `64 at Pittsburgh, PA at age 17. Lost at sea 31 March 1865 - 7, 9

PIKE, Moses - Private, Battery F, 3d PA Heavy Artillery - Born in New York. Enlisted 30 Aug `64 at Meadville, PA; a 27 year old Farmer from Crawford Co., PA. Lost at sea 31 March 1865 - 7, 9

REAM, Franklin - Private, Battery F, 3d PA Heavy Artillery - Enlisted 31 Aug 64 at Lancaster Co., PA; an 18 year old Laborer from York Co., PA. Drowned 31 March 1865 - 7, 9

ROBBINS, Madison - Co. F, 11th PA Reserves (40th PA) - Enlisted 22 June 61 at Uniontown, Fayette Co., PA at age 21. Captured 5 May 64 at the Wilderness, VA. Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 9

SMITH, Emile - Private, Battery F, 3d PA Heavy Artillery - Enlisted 7 Oct `62 at Philadelphia, PA at age 23. Lost at sea 31 March 1865 - 7, 9

STURTZ, Jacob - Private, Co. H, 148th PA Infantry - Drafted 31 Aug 63 at Chambersburg, PA; a 28 year old Laborer from Somerset Co., PA. Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

SUMMERS, George H. - Private, Co. L, 9th PA Cavalry - Enlisted 4 May 64 at Scranton, PA; an 18 year old teamster from Luzerne Co., PA. Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

TEUBNER, Edward - Private, Battery F, 3d PA Heavy Artillery - Lost at sea - 7 | John Cawley

WHITE, William W. - Private, Battery F, 3d PA Heavy Artillery - Born in Washington Co., PA. Enlisted 2 Sept `64 at Meadville, PA; a 33 year old farmer from Crawford co., PA. Lost at sea 31 March 1865 - 7, 9

*WILLIAMS, Cyrus P. - Private, Battery F, 3d PA Heavy Artillery. Born about 1831. Enlisted 17 Sept 62 at Philadelphia, PA at age 33. Survived. Discharged 7 June 65. - 2, 7, 9

WILLIAMS, W. - 142nd PA - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5 (probably William Williams, Co. H)

WIMPRESS, John T. - Sergeant, Co. E, 2nd PA Cavalry - Enlisted 20 Nov 61 at Philadelphia, PA; a 29 year old Saddler from Philadelphia. Re-enlisted 17 Dec 63 at Bealton, VA. Paroled Prisoner. Discharged 28 June 1865 - 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

YEATTS, Joseph B. - Wagoner, Co. K, 101st PA Infantry - Born in 1843, the son of William Yeatts & Rebecca Cline. Rebecca married Joseph Toner shortly after Joseph Yeatts' birth. Enlisted 28 Sept 61, at Gettysburg, PA at age 18, a Blacksmith from Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland Co., PA. Mustered in 5 Nov 61. Received a gun shot wound to the right thigh 31 May 62 at Fair Oaks, VA. Taken from White House, VA to the hospital at Newport News, VA onboard the Knickerbocker. Taken later to Stewart's Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Paroled 27 Feb 65 at N. E. Ferry, Wilmington, NC. Died on or about 30 March 1865 - 3, 5, 5, 7, 9 | Bernard Yeatts

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Refugees

 

Most of these refugees are probably from North or South Carolina

 

AMANTZ, Zill - Refugee - 3

ATKINSON, William - Refugee - 3

BANKS, Mrs. J. A. - Refugee - 3

BANNISTER, J. B. - Refugee - 3

BAWES, Henry - Refugee - (Also wife) - 3

BENJAMIN, Solomon - Refugee - 3

BLETZEN, Theodore - Refugee - 3

BRADBURY, John - Refugee - 3

BRADLEY, Charles E. - Colored Refugee - 3

*BRADY, Charles A. - Refugee - Survived - 2

BRAZIL, Mrs. - Refugee - (Family of seven) - 3

BRODSHORT, J. H. - Refugee - (Also wife & three children) - 3

BROOKS, H. A. - Refugee - 3

BROWN, Julia - Refugee - 3

BUCHANAN, A. - Refugee - 3

BURKHART, J - Refugee - (Also wife & child) - 3

BURKHART, Philip - Refugee - 3

CAMERON, A. - Refugee -3

CARNEY, Thomas - Refugee - 3

CHAUNCEY, M. A. - Refugee - 3

COWEN, Frank - Refugee - 3

CRUMMEL, August - Refugee - (Also wife & two children) - 3

DAWSEY, William - Refugee - (Also wife, seven children & servant) - 3

DENVAN, David - Refugee - (Also wife & child) - 3

DORAN, Jacob - Refugee - 3

DUNCAN, W. - Refugee - (Also wife & child) - 3

*DUNN, Clarence - Refugee - Survived - 2, 3

DURENEAD, Adrian - Refugee - 3

*FARRAR, Thomas - Refugee from Wilmington, NC - Survived - 2

FERRELL, Mary - Refugee - (Also colored boy) - 3

GILLMORE, James - Refugee - (Also wife & five children) - 3

HAMMOND, J. T. - Refugee - (Also a lady & two children) - 3

HARRINGTON, William - Refugee - 3

HAYES, James - Refugee - (Also wife & two children) - 3

HULTZ, H. - Refugee - 3

HURT, Henry - Refugee - (Also wife & three children) - 3

JAMES, H. - Refugee - 3

LEARY, A. - Refugee - 3

LEE, Alex - Refugee - 3

LIETKIE, Charles A. - Refugee - 3

MANSFIELD, T. S. - Refugee - 3

McGUIRE, J. - Refugee - 3

McLARDY, Donald - Refugee - 3, 11

McNELTY, Michael - Refugee - 3

MOGNORS, Lewis - Refugee - 3

MOSS, C. B. - Refugee - 3

O'HARA, P. - Refugee - 3

PAISON, A. - Refugee - 3

ROGAN, J. - Refugee - 3

*RUSSELL, Stephen E. - Refugee - Survived - 2, 3

SCHOLOBER, Edward W. - Refugee - 3

SCHOLTZ, A. - Refugee - 3

SCHUAN, F. - Refugee - 3

SHABER, W. - Refugee - 3

SHAFFER, Mr. - Refugee - 3

SHANAHAN, William - Refugee - 3

SHELL, H. - Refugee - (Also colored boy) - 3

SHELL, L. W. - Refugee - 3

SMITH, John A. - Refugee - 3

SNYDER, John - Refugee - (Also wife & three children) - 3

STADTLER, George - Refugee - (Also wife) - 3

WARNER, R. H. - Refugee - 3

WILLIAMS, Mrs. D. M. E. - Refugee - 3

WINDHOM, C. - Refugee - 3

WINDHOM, D. - Refugee - (Also wife & child) - 3

WINDHOM, H. - Refugee - 3

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Tennessee

 

CARTER, Emberson - Private, Co. B, 8th TN Infantry. Born 3 Dec 1826 in TN. Married 22 Nov 63 to Hannah Smith at Greene Co, TN. Enlisted 15 March 63, a 37 year old Farmer from Greene Co., TN. Mustered 15 May 63. Absent sick during March 65 at the No. 8, USA Hospital, Nashville, TN and not on the Gen. Lyon. Mustered out 30 June 65. Died 16 Oct 1880 and buried in Price Cemetery, Baileyton, Greene Co., TN. Headstone. Incorrectly listed as a Paroled Prisoner. - 3

COOCH, A. B. - 5th TN Cavalry- Paroled Prisoner - 5

KING, B. H. or W. - 13th or 14th TN Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5 - Possibly Benjamin W. King, Co. D, 14th TN Cavalry.

KIRK, J. W. - 13th TN - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

McDONALD, C. - 8th TN - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5

WILSON, Rufus P. - Corporal, Co. E, 6th TN Infantry. Born about 1844 in TN, son of John & Lydia Wilson. Enlisted & Mustered 17 March 62 at age 18. Mustered out 27 April 65 at Nashville, TN. - 3, 5, 7 (Listed as 5th TN)

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Unknown

 

ALEXANDER, J. P. - Lieutenant - 3

BUTLER - Lieutenant - possibly from IL mentioned in Henson G. Raines account. Possibly a ficticious name. Not on any list of passengers.

CROSS, S. or L - 6th MIS - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 5 (Maybe MN or MO)

CURRAN, Frank - Rebel Deserter - Possibly Co. H, 18th NC or a KY regiment - 3

EMMERSON, John - Soldier? - 3

JOHNSON, C. K. - Lieutenant - 3

JOHNSON, George - Lieutenant - 3

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United States Army

 

BURGEN, W. - 2nd Battalion, 16th U.S. Army - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

HUNT, E. - 3d U. S. Artillery - 5

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Vermont

 

ISHAM, Hiram Jerome - Sergeant, Co. I, 5th VT Infantry. Born about 1841 in VT, son of Isaac C. & Mary H. Isham. Married to Adelaide. Enlisted from Williston, Chittenden Co., VT. Captured 21 June 64. Prisoner at Andersonville, GA. Paroled 28 Feb 65. Drowned 30 March 1865  - 1, 3, 5, 7 | Further Info

RUSSELL, C. A. - 1st VT or VA Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

YOUNG, Joseph - Private, Battery F, 1st VT Heavy Artillery. Captured 23 June 64 at Welden Railroad, VA. Prisoner at Andersonville, GA. Paroled 3 March 65. - 1, 3, 5, 7

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Virginia / West Virginia

 

CULLEN, William F. - Sergeant, Co. A, 6th WV Cavalry - 3

DEFOE, Robert F. - 5th W VA Infantry - Paroled Prisoner (Salisbury, NC) - 1, 3, 5, 6 | Darl Stephenson

HERMAN or HENNEN, W. - 1st VA or 1st VA Cavalry - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5 Possibly William Hennen, Co. A, 6th WV Cavalry.

LEMSAY or LEMSEY, P. - 5th VA - Paroled Prisoner - 1, 3, 5

*LOSEY, Barnett "Barney" - Co. G, 5th W VA Infantry - Escaped Prisoner from Salisbury, NC - Survived - 2, 4, 6 | Darl Stephenson

SMITH, Jacob - Private, Co. C, 1st WV Cavalry. Born 1 June 1843 in Williamstown, Wood Co., (W) VA, son of Michael & Catharina (Ewinger) Schmidt. Enlisted 10 March 64 at Smithfield, Fayette Co., PA. Mustered in at Wheeling, WV. Captured 19 Oct 64 at Cedar Creek, VA. Confined 23 Oct 64 at Richmond, VA. Transferred 4 Nov 64 to Salisbury, NC. Paroled 3 March 65 at N. E. Ferry, Wilmington, NC. Perished. - 1, 3, 5 | Further Info

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Wisconsin

 

ERICKSON, John - Private, Co. I, 18th WI Infantry - Paroled Prisoner - Mustered out 18 July 1865 at Louisville, KY - 1, 3, 5, 7

HENRY, Charles - 32d WI - Paroled Prisoner - 3, May be same as WEURY, C., 32nd OH

HEWER, George - 17th WI - 3

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