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conniekirby50 — 2013-01-01 04:50:58Z

Does anyone know how I can find records of TB patients from sanitariums in the late 30's - early 40's in PA or surrounding states. My mother was in one for apporx. 2 yrs.

Re: John M. Kline, 49th Pennsylvania Inf.

JayRarick — 2012-12-31 14:44:33Z

From Robert S. Westbrook's "History of the 49th Pennsylvania Volunteers", P. 204. Cold Harbor. "Wendesday, June 1, 1864.—Called up at 2 o'clock this morning and started on the march to Cold Harbor. We found the enemy near that place. About noon Companies E, G and part of B were deployed to skirmish the front of our brigade. The skirmishers advanced a short distance, and about 2 P. M. the brigade moved out about three fourths of a mile to the left, but the skirmish line remained. At 5 P. M. we received orders to advnce the skirmish line and it advanced about 800 yards and drove the enemy's skirmishers back. All our Sixth corps were in this movement. The Eighteenth corps has just arrived from White House Landing and is massing in our rear, preparing to charge the enemy's works. The companies were relieved from the skirmish line by the Eighty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers and assembled on the Reserve. About 6.30 P. M. the Eighteenth corps charged and carried the first line of works. The firing of both infantry and artillery is very heavy. Our Sixth corps is advancing on the left. Firing ceased about 8 P. M. There was rapid firing on the skirmish line occasionnaly during the night. R. Ward and Frank Raymond, of Company B, were wounded, and Lewis Bolin, of Company B and John M. Kline, of Company A, are missing. Our division has had a severe engagement to-day, and it is hard to tell what our loss is to-night." (On the next page, John M. Kline of Company A is listed as having been taken prisoner.) Westbrook's account is a day-by-day chronicle of the entire experience of the 49th PVI, taken from his own experience and interviews with his fellow veterans. Therefore it is safe to conclude that John M. Kline was taken prisoner on June 1, 1864.

Re: Dallas Bloom

Grauma — 2012-12-30 21:16:51Z

Here is a link with information about the Whiskey Co.

http://www.pre-pro.com/midacore/view_vendor.php?vid=PHL2107

I believe we reconnected in the past. However, the only information I have about Sarah is that her maiden name was Roberts.

Peter Bloom died in 1881.

Re: John Cooley of KY killed at Gettysburg

leslieggirard — 2012-12-28 00:45:58Z

There are so many John Cooley it is not easy to keep them separate. My John Cooley is from VA, not related to Benj Cooley of MA. Thanks for your info.

Re: John Cooley of KY killed at Gettysburg

roach50 — 2012-11-02 13:36:39Z

However, the John Cooley killed at Gettysburg was from MA not KY.

Re: John Cooley of KY killed at Gettysburg

roach50 — 2012-11-02 13:31:53Z

Yes, my former boyfriend is a direct descendant of John Cooley. have a tree on ancestry.com that I made public. It is amazing how much Wesley Ray Cooley looks like the photo of John Cooley who was injured, and later, died during the battle of Gettysburg.
Take a look at my Cooley tree for more.
BTW, the name was originally Cowley in Ireland.
Fold3 has documents written by his widow posted online. She ended up in Grass Valley, CA near NV border.

PA 63rd PVI Company K and George B Chalmers sword

jat059 — 2012-10-21 23:45:08Z

Some time ago, a post was made by a Brian E Trout concerning the purchase of a civil war sword belonging to George B Chalmers of the 63rd PVI, Company K. I am Captain George Balfour Chalmers great great grandaughter. I am desperate to contact Mr Trout concerning this item, although his email is not functioning. If anyone has any knowledge of the whereabouts of this item or how I can contact Mr Trout I would be enternally grateful.

11th Pennsylvania Cavalry, Company F - Civil War

xinezen — 2012-07-21 21:03:28Z

Here are 2 letters from Bishop B. Borden, 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry, company F. He is a direct ancestor. My cousin has the actual letters.
Christine

Re: Civil War - Co F 7th Pa Cavalry

anniewalton51 — 2012-06-08 18:53:30Z

This is an old query, do not know if you're still looking for an answer? There's a 7th PA Cav association you can find via Google search. The 7th Cav had reunions until there were no more veterans left to come to them- it was an awesome outfit, tons of photos on the internet. I had a grgrgruncle in the 7th Cav, although not Co. F.

Henry Parker obituary, d. 8/9/1915, enlisted at age 13

cmovahed1 — 2012-05-21 22:36:56Z

From the Pittsburgh Press, 8/10/1915 (Pittsburgh, PA):

Ellwood City, Pa., Aug. 10. - Henry Parker, aged 68, a veteran of the Civil war, was found dead in bed yesterday by Smith Conner, with whom he was residing. Parker was said to have been the youngest enlisted soldier from this state, if not the Union, having enlisted at the age of 13 years and 8 months. After serving 9 months he re-enlisted in the One Hundred and Second Pennsylvania infantry and served throughout the war. He was shot 5 times and seriously wounded at Gettysburg. He is survived by one brother, Samuel Parker, of Ellwood City, and four children.

Robert J. Kissick obituary, d. circa Jan. 1906

cmovahed1 — 2012-05-05 03:31:52Z

From the Pittsburgh Press, 1/5/1906 (Pittsburgh, PA):

Butler, Pa., January 5. -- Robert J. Kissick, 65 years old, is dead at his home at Slippery Rock. During the Civil War he was a member of Company G, Thirty-first Pennsylvania cavalry. He leaves a family.

Re: GAR

JayRarick — 2012-04-15 19:04:47Z

Hi Dawn,

I must concur with pacivilwar, there is not a central repository for the GAR Post records. In addition to the local historical society and such records, you might try other local patriotic/veterans organizations. The GAR was made up solely of honorably discharged veterans of the Union forces and thus was destined to cease witht he death of the last member. Some GAR Posts conveyed their records, after their dissolution, to local VFW or American Legion Posts as a way of acknowledging veterans of other wars as their successors.

The legal heir and official successor to the GAR is the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) but most of the records they recieved went to the GAR museum, previouly mentioned by pacivlwar. It wouldn't hurt to look up the local SUVCW Camp at the Department of Pennsylvania web site "http://pasuvcw.org/" and ask....

The SUVCW is (like the GAR) a male, hereditary, patriotic and educational organization; however you would be eligible for membership in one of the allied orders: such as the Woman's Relief Corps (the official auxillary to the GAR), the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, or the Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, by virtue of your ancestor's service and/or membership in the GAR. It is a tangible way to honor your ancestor's service. For more information, the above organizations are linked from the SUVCW's national web site at "http://www.suvcw.org."

- Jay Rarick
Junior Vice Commander
Irish Brigade Camp #4, SUVCW
Fredericksburg, Virginia

Re: GAR

pacivilwar — 2012-04-14 20:26:14Z

A centralized repository of GAR records does not exist. Each local post kept its own records, and there is no easy way to determine what happened to these post records.

The GAR museum in Philadelphia has a list of the posts within PA: http://suvcw.org/garposts/pa.pdf Here are the four that existed in Clearfield County:

179 James A. Larimer Clearfield PA PA PA2 Clearfield

184 John Kratzer Curwensville PA PA PA2 Clearfield

229 Easton DuBois PA PA PA2 Clearfield

293 LT William H. Kinkade Houtzdale PA PA PA2 Clearfield

Perhaps the local VA office(s) in Clearfield County may have some of these records, even though the GAR was not a part of the VA.

Other sources of information about the GAR posts within the county may be the County Courthouse, the Clearfield County Historic society, or the public libraries. A list of these with there contact information is here:

http://www.pa-roots.com/clearfield/resource.html

Happy hunting!

GAR

dawnbunyak — 2012-04-14 13:17:41Z

My ancestor was in the Union Army with Pennsylvania. He has a GAR plaque on his grave in Allport, PA. Are there central archives in PA for membership in this organization? My ancestor lived and died in Clearfield County, PA. Is there a central archive for GAR there? Thank you.

Henry Feightner obituary, Civil War drummer boy

cmovahed1 — 2012-04-11 23:23:33Z

From the Pittsburgh Press, 2/7/1907 (Pittsburgh, PA):

Greensburg, Pa., Feb. 7 -- Henry Feightner, who served as a drummer boy throughout the Civil war in the Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, is dead at his home in Jeannette. He was born in Jeannette almost 65 years ago. He is survived by his widow and seven children: Mrs. Lizzie McCurdy, of Pittsburg; Mrs. Anna Claudius and Mrs. Harry Butler, of McKeesport; Mrs. Jennie Romer of Johnstown, and Augustus, at home.

David H. Parker obituary, d. 7/31/1906, enlisted at age 14

cmovahed1 — 2012-04-02 17:18:49Z

From the Pittsburgh Press, 8/1/1906 (Pittsburgh, PA):

David H. Parker, 60 years old, died yesterday at his home in Fifth street, Sharpsburg. He had been a resident of Sharpsburg for over 26 years. He was a Civil War veteran, having enlisted at the outbreak of the struggle in Co. D, Two Hundred and Fifth Pennsylvania Regiment, when he was but 14 years old. He later enlisted in Co. M, of the One Hundredth and Twentieth Pennsylvania Cavalry, with which he served until the close of the war. Mr. Parker was at one time a member of the Sharpsburg police force. He was a member of the Union Centenary Methodist Church and is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Lulu G. LeGoullen.

Dr. H.B. Buehler obituary, Civil War surgeon, U.S. Army

cmovahed1 — 2012-03-28 21:45:22Z

From the Pittsburgh Press, 2/2/1904 (Pittsburgh, PA):

Harrisburg, February 2 -- Dr. H.B. Buehler, one of the best known insurance agents in Pennsylvania, died here last night. Dr. Buehler was 65 years old. He was a surgeon in the United States army during the Civil War and was a member of the Loyal Legion.

Re: US Civil War Registraion 1863

DonnaCWest1 — 2012-03-26 06:39:39Z

Thank you with the Iowa information too.

Addison F. Burns obituary, served in Capt. Easton's Light Battery A, 1st PA Reserves

cmovahed1 — 2012-03-24 17:01:28Z

From the McDonald PA Record, 10/14/1927 (McDonald, Pennsylvania):

Addison F. BURNS, one of the last of McDonald's aged members of the Grand Army of the Republic, died at 5:15 Friday evening, October 7, 1927, at his home at the corner of Third street and Jefferson avenue. Had he lived until November 25th he would have been 81 years old. He had been kept in bed by illness since February 18. His disability extended over a period of twenty years. The past four years he had been confined to his home. Mr. BURNS was born in Trumbull county, Ohio, November 25, 1846, a son of William and Mary Jane (SERGENT) BURNS. The father, William BURNS, was engaged in the lumber business for a number of years but later turned his attention to the oil industry and continued to be associated with that until his death, which occurred in 1893. He married Mary Jane SERGENT, who died in 1889. They had five children, of whom Addison F. was the second. All of them are dead except a sister, Miss Harriet BURNS, and a brother, Charles N. BURNS of Pittsburgh. Addison F. BURNS attended the district schools until he was 14 years of age and then began to be useful to his father on the home place, and worked for him until he went into the army, becoming a member of Captain EASTON's Light Battery A, First Pennsylvania Reserve. He served until the end of the war, taking part in the siege of Petersburg, the Battle of Seven Pines, and was present in Richmond on the day of LEE's surrender. After the war was over he returned home and went into the lumber business with his father, until 1872, and then gave his main attention to dealing in real estate, until 1877, at which time he became interested in oil production and that was actively pursued until physical disabilities compelled him to curtail his activities. He came to McDonald in 1898 and was identified with the producing end of the oil business to some extent until his death. Mr. BURNS was married in 1867 to Miss Sarah E. UNDERCOFF, who died June 15, 1879. They had five children: Harry BURNS, who is a right-of-way man in the Southwestern oil field; Forest E. of Burgettstown, Ora I., who married LeRoy W. GIBBS of Altoona; (Mrs. GIBBS died in Baltimore, Mc., in 1920, while on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. J. L. POTTER. She was brought to McDonald and laid to rest in Robinson's Run cemetery); Cressie, who died in 1881, and Naomi, who died in McDonald in 1907. Mr. BURNS was married July 26, 1881, to Miss Lida PIKE, who survives him. Mrs. BURNS is a daughter of William and Eliza PIKE, who were natives of St. Johns, Newfoundland. William PIKE was a sea captain who lost his life at sea in 1868. Richard PIKE, a cousin of Mrs. BURNS, commanded the ship Kite in the GREELY expedition to search for the North Pole. Mr. BURNS had four children by the second marriage: Charles A. of Beaumont Tex.; Mrs. Lillian HAND at home; Robert of Los Angeles, Calif., and LeRoy at home. There are seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mr. BURNS was an honored veteran of the Civil War and served for years as secretary and treasurer of the Survivors' Reunion Association of Captain EASTON's Light Battery A., First Pennsylvania Reserves. In politics he was a Republican. He took an intelligent interest in public affairs and those who knew him well valued his good judgment and high sense of equity and justice. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the late home in Third street in charge of the Rev. B. F. HEANY, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of McDonald, who was assisted by the Rev. J. M. BRICELAND of the Sheraden Presbyterian church. Mr. BURNS was given a military funeral by Ernest Phillips Post No. 485, American Legion, of McDonald. Interment was in Robinson's Run cemetery.

Transcribed by Victoria Hospodar Valentine

Re: US Civil War Registraion 1863

petermooney51 — 2012-03-20 01:11:11Z

Hi. If you look at the index of Iowa veterans in Dennis
Northcott's G.A.R. books, there is no Jesse there either.
I would doubt that he was in the union army.

Pete.

Capt. J.P. Kleckner - 83rd Pennsylvania Reg. - obit/bio

cmovahed1 — 2012-03-15 22:14:36Z

The following is from the Fountain (Colo.) Herald of January 25, 1908:

Monday afternoon while driving south with a friend, Capt. J. P. KLECKNER was taken suddenly ill. He was taken into the residence of R. E. LOVE. Growing worse, he expressed the belief that he would not survive the attack and asked that his wife be brought. Mrs. KLECKNER was sent for and reached him before he became unconscious, as did also Dr. WITTER, but he soon passed away. His affliction was valvular heart disease. He was buried in Fountain cemetery Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The funeral was very largely attended, the old soldiers of the vicinity attending in a body; the floral offerings were most abundant. John P. KLECKNER was born in Venango, Pennsylvania, May 5, 1840. His boy hood days were spent in and about his native town. At a very early age he became an assistant to his father in his lumber business and was found so trustworthy that at the early age of twelve he was placed in charge of a force of men and the product of their labors. Reaching his majority just as the Civil War broke out; he enlisted August 15, 1861, as a private in the 83d Pennsylvania Regiment. He served with great distinction through the entire war and won many honors for his bravery, rising step by step from the ranks until made captain of Company D, holding this position to the close of the war. Few soldiers had more thrilling experiences. He was in no less than twenty-six engagements, some of which were among the most important in the war, and in which occurred the greatest fatalities. Among these engagements were Second Battle of Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg. He was three times wounded, but each time rejoined his regiment as soon as able. He was a prisoner for four months in Libby prison. He fought under such generals as POPE, MCCLELLAND, MEAD and GRANT. Being mustered out of service at the close of the war he entered the oil business in his native state and continued in this business until overcome by ill health as a result of his army wounds. He came to Colorado in the fall of '05 and largely recovered his former health, but finally surrendered to the Reaper Death, January 20, 1908. Near the close of the war, he married Miss Sarah SHERROD, the companion of his joys and sorrows, of his prosperity and adversity, who witnessed his final departure. To them were born four children, three still living are Mrs. Wm. FORRINGER and Mrs. Herbert MORRIS of Pennsylvania, and Mrs. R. J. LINDSEY of Fountain, Colo. In his early manhood, Capt. KLECKNER joined the M. E. Church, being still a member of that church at his death. When the call came, he responded confidently, said all was well with him, bade adieu to his loved ones, and with a satisfied smile, passed beyond.
Transcribed by Victoria H. Valentine

Re: US Civil War Registraion 1863

DonnaCWest1 — 2012-03-05 03:26:02Z

Thank you, I appreciate this. I just found a 1864 marriage record placing Jesse in Jasper Co Iowa with Martha L Callison. And, there is a 1870 census record placing him with the Callison's as well.

Re: US Civil War Registraion 1863

pacivilwar — 2012-03-05 01:29:57Z

He is not listed in the National Park Service National Park Service Soldiers & Sailors system:
http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm

or the PA Archives ARIAS Card Index database: http://www.digitalarchives.state.pa.us/archive.asp?view=Arch...

And he is not listed in a commercial site: Historical Data Systems, Inc.

You can, of course, check with the National Archives to determine if there is a Compiled Military Service Record for him, but the above evidence tells me that, although he was listed in a draft registry, he did not serve in the Civil War.

US Civil War Registraion 1863

DonnaCWest1 — 2012-03-05 01:06:35Z

I found the draft registration for my great grandfather, Jesse E. West.
Resident- Nicholson, Fayette PA
Class 1
Congressional 21st
Age on 1 Jul 1863 21 years, student.

I am searching for records of actual service now. I tried some of the PA military links found in these forums, and not coming up with anything. The next available record is the 1870 census when he was living in Iowa.

Any other places to search or something I am missing? I am looking for all information as a soldier.
I have information and census from years after the civil war already.
Thank you

Re: Civil War information...

pacivilwar — 2012-02-21 09:57:14Z

You can also obtain his Compiled Military Service Record from the National Archives. The Archives will also have his widow's pension application file. This file should may contain some genealogical data and details of his wounding/KIA, etc. You can order these on-line here:

http://www.archives.gov/research/order/order-vets-records.ht...

Re: Civil War information...

jmcdonald121 — 2012-02-21 03:29:51Z

Here are some on-line resources for you to check:

National Parks Service: Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (URL http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/) - Over 40 William Wolf's or William Wolff's.

Pennsylvania in the Civil War (URL http://www.pa-roots.com/~pacw/), which is an on-line version of Bates' book "Pennsylvania in the Civil War"

Penn State's version of Bates' book "Pennsylvania in the Civil War" (URL http://cairo.pop.psu.edu/cw/c.cfm)

Pennsylvania State Archives-Contains the Civil War Veterans cards that Bates created for writing the book, "Pennsylvania in the Civil War". The index cards usually contain more information than was published in Bates' book (URL http://www.digitalarchives.state.pa.us/)

Finally, I searched through the cards and found one card that may be your ancestor. Age in 1863 is 33 years old, and the man enlisted from Hanover, PA. This may be the same person, but the middle initial is different. Which does not mean anything. Misspellings were extremely common in the records. You will still need to do additional research to confirm or deny the information. The information could be related to your ancestor or the information could be for an other individual. You still have much work ahead of you.

Hope this helps.

Re: Civil War information...

shawkm1 — 2012-02-21 03:13:14Z

Check Bates' publication on PA regiments, check pension records, check different any possible mis-spelling of his names (both first and surnames).
Have you actually done an in-depth search on ancestry and fold3? Also check the National Parks civil War web-site.

Civil War information...

kiephoto — 2012-02-20 02:01:04Z

I would like more information about my 3rd Great Grandfather. He shows up as enlisting in the civil war, but does not show up in further censuses.

I have a newspaper article from the Patriot News in Harrisburg that appears to have political intervention in order for his widow (my grandmother) to get benefits.

a) is this normal?
b) is there a way to get more information about my 3rd Great Grandfathers military service?

Re: f co. 104th PA Vol.

charlescook70 — 2012-02-11 19:49:26Z

Thanks very much.
kindest regards.

Re: f co. 104th PA Vol.

pacivilwar — 2012-02-11 18:03:15Z

I should never try anything complicated before I’ve had my coffee!

The history and service record of the 104th is here:

http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/104th/104thorg.htm

along with muster rolls for the companies of the 104th.

The U. S. Military History Institute’s bibliography for the 104th lists the following references:

Bilby, Joseph G. "The Keystone Travelers: Regimental History of the 104th Pennsylvania Infantry." Military Images Magazine (Mar/Apr 1992): pp. 16-23. Per.

Davis, William W. H. History of the 104th Pennsylvania Regiment, From August 22nd, 1861, to September 30th, 1864. Phila: J.B. Rogers, l866. 364 p. E527.5.104thD38.

_____. "The Siege of Morris Island." In Annals of the War Written by Leading Participants North and South. Dayton, OH: Morningside, 1988. pp. 95-110. E464.A6.

Sauers, Richard A. Advance the Colors!: Pennsylvania Civil War Battle Flags. Vol. 2. Hbg, PA: Capitol Preservation Comm, 1991. pp. 348-50 (3 photocopied pages). E527.4S38.1991v2. (Brief unit history with emphasis on the regimental flags).

Smith, R. M. The Ringgold Regiment: Based on the True Exploits of the 104th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Chalfont, PA: R. Michael Smith, 2008. 102 p. PZ4.S653.Ri.

Re: f co. 104th PA Vol.

charlescook70 — 2012-02-11 16:41:43Z

Thank you very much for your effort, however I am interested in the 104th Pa. Vol. Again, Thank you.

Re: f co. 104th PA Vol.

pacivilwar — 2012-02-11 12:30:58Z

The history and service record of the 140th is here:

http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/140th/140thorg.html

along with muster rolls for the companies of the 140th.

The U. S. Military History Institute’s bibliography for the 140th lists the following references:

Bell, Gregory J. "In Defense of Colonel Richard P. Roberts, Commanding Officer of the Pennsylvania 140th Regiment". MA Thesis, Marshall, 2004. 115 p. E527.5.140thB45.

Brookes, Timothy. "The Walking Artillery: Off to War With the 140th Pennsylvania Infantry." Military Images Magazine (Jan/Feb 1989): p. 23 (l photocopied page). Per.

Paxton, John R. Sword and Gown: A Memorial Volume, a Gift to his Friends. [Ed. by Calvin D. Wilson] NY: Knickerbocker, l926. 5l7 p. BL27P38. Pp. 297-401 contain Civil War reminiscences.

Pennsylvania. Gettysburg Battlefield Comm. Pennsylvania at Gettysburg: Ceremonies at the Dedication of the Monuments Erected by the Commonwealth.... Vol. 2. Hbg, PA: Wm S Ray, 1914. pp. 686-90 (3 photocopied pages). E475.53P422v2. (Addresses delivered at the dedication of the regimental monument and a photo of that monument at the Gettysburg National Military Park).

Powelson, Benjamin F. History of Company K of the 140th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers (1862-65). Ann Arbor, MI: Univ Microfilms, l970 reprint of 1906 ed. E527.5.140th.K68.
Stewart, Robert L. History of the One Hundred and Fortieth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. Phila: Franklin Bindery, l9l2. 504 p. E527.5.140thS74.

Walters, Sara G. Inscription at Gettysburg: In Memoriam to Captain David Acheson, Company C, 140th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Gettysburg, PA: Thomas Pubs, 1990. 174 p. E527.5.140thW34.

White, A. G. History of Co. F, l40th Regiment Pa. V. Ann Arbor, MI: Univ Microfilms, 1973 reprint of 1908 ed. 32 p. E527.5.140thW4.

Wunker, Russ. "Col. Richard Roberts, 140th Pennsylvania." North South Trader's Civil War Vol. 33, No. 3 (2008): pp. 38-41 & 62-63. Per.

f co. 104th PA Vol.

charlescook70 — 2012-02-11 06:08:21Z

Do you have any info on this co. or reg. Thank you.

Re: Civil War Draft Research Advice

DonnaGerber — 2012-01-31 12:33:59Z

Jen, I have an ancestor listed in the draft in Schuylkill Co., and he shows up in Bates the same as my ancestors who volunteered, but it lists him as being drafted. Could your ancestor have paid for a substitute to avoid fighting or did he possibly die before he could actually serve? Sorry I can't give you any more help, but thought I could at least let you know that I've seen draftees listed the same as volunteers in Bates. Good luck with your search!
-Donna

Civil War Draft Research Advice

JACoffey61 — 2012-01-30 22:09:51Z

Does anyone have suggestions on the next steps for learning what happened to a man drafted in the July 1863 draft in Pennsylvania? I see that my ancestor (James Duffy) was listed as drafted in Luzerne County but I don't know how to find out what happened to him after that. He dies sometime after being listed in the draft. I've looked through the Bates book and I've also searched Ancestry.com and Fold3. Where draftees listed in a different manner than volunteers? Any guidance is greatly appreciated.
Jen Coffey

Re: 74th Pennsylvania Infantry Company A

pacivilwar — 2012-01-25 19:43:44Z

The U. S. Army History Institute at Carlisle Berricks indicates in its bibliography on the 74th that it has photos of individuals who served in the 74th:

http://ahecwebdds.carlisle.army.mil/awweb/main.jsp?flag=brow...

Reese

noreenhaupt1 — 2011-12-04 19:07:15Z

Looking for anyone that was related to Hiram Y Reese, the one that had 25 sons. Was wondering if anyone knows where They or any of the family was buried. Would like to start with Hiram Y Reese, Franklin County PA
Thanks
Anyhelp would be great.
Noreen

74th Pennsylvania Infantry Company A

ssuak — 2011-09-04 03:27:41Z

My gg granfather Sebastian Schiedt was a member of the 74th and taken prisoner at Gettysburg. I am desperately looking for photographs, documents, posters, anything that will supplement my files on Sebastian.

I have photos of the 74th monument at Gettysburg showing the companies and men who served to share.

Re: Exemption Question

agayley — 2011-09-03 13:05:29Z

"The Enrollment Act, enacted by the Thirty-seventh Congress in response to the need to swell the ranks of the Union army, subjected all males between the ages of twenty and forty-five to the draft. Men who were mentally or physically impaired, the only son of a widow, the son of infirm parents, or a widower with dependent children were exempt. The act divided the United States into enrollment districts along the lines of congressional districts. Col. James Barnet Fry, the new provost marshal general, had the vexing and troublesome duty to enforce this unpopular law until the war's end in 1865, when his bureau went out of business."

Source: Eugene C. Murdock, "One Million Men: The Civil War Draft in the North," 1971.

Re: Exemption Question

shawkm1 — 2011-09-03 05:52:41Z

I'm not too sure of the exact regulations, but I think 20year olds had to register for the draft as well (I think those between 18 and 35 had to register, but it would be worthwhile to check the regulations).

The other son might already have served (do a search of the ancestry military records, not just in his home state as many ran away and enlisted elsewhere, and check different spelling of the surname as many mistakes were made by enlisting officials). In my research I have found in many cases the younger brother enlisted first, so he could have already joined up.

I'm sure that if there was a widowed mother with one able-bodied son left at home there was exemption from the draft.

I hope this helps, and good luck :)

Kathy

Re: Exemption Question

tlmease — 2011-09-03 02:23:02Z

Thank you so much!!

Did the exemption mean that another son was already serving or served or did this exemption also apply to cases where there was only one able bodied son? For example, if the son was an only child of a widow, could he be drafted or would he be exempt as "One of two sons elected"?

In this particular case, the mother was a widow and there are two sons in the household age 20 and 23. The younger son doesn't appear in the draft registration so it may have appeared to those doing the draft that the older son was the only able bodied son of draft age...

Tim

Re: Exemption Question

shawkm1 — 2011-09-01 02:42:34Z

I just had a look at the record, and it looks like it might read "Exempt: One of Two Sons elected". It could be that he had other brothers who were already serving in the army and so he was exempt (if he was the only able-bodied son left at home with a widowed mother he might have been exempt).

My recall of the exact regulations re exemptions is a bit fuzzy, but I'm sure someone else may be able to confirm this.

If you look at the record, the entry at no.4 has the same notation. Perhaps look in Bates' military records to find brothers?
Good luck.

Exemption Question

tlmease — 2011-08-31 02:48:26Z

I’m hoping someone more knowledgeable can answer a question for me about my GGGrandfather’s Civil War Draft registration entry.

As far as I know, my ancestor never fought in the Civil War. According to the draft registration records, it appears that he was drafted 27 Aug 1863 out of Boggs Towwnship, Clearfield County PA (19th congressional district) but was considered exempt. The Remark left for him is:

“Exempt, One of Two [gons or yons?] elected”

It’s possible that it could read One of Two Year elected.

In any case, it seems to me that he elected to do something that in turn made him exempt from the draft. Any idea what this may have been? At first I thought that he was exempt because he had already served a year but this contradicts that there are no records of a prior enlistment.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. If you want to see the record, look up James Mease age 23, found in Civil War Draft registrations, 19th district, Vol 3 of 3, Class 1, A-Z by Enrolled, Drafted, and Sub., p. 63 (page 125 on ancestry)

Thanks. Any help would be appreciated!
Tim Mease

Re: John McQuillen

michellenov — 2011-08-18 15:18:35Z

John & Sarah McAtameny McQuillan are also my great-great grandparents. Maybe you have found this since, but here is a TON of family info, including Ireland. Photos too.:
http://www.69thpa.co.uk/page29.html

Thank you for listing their 12 children's names. My great-grandmother was Sara McQuillan. The birthdate you have listed is correct except for the year--she was born in 1889.

Pentecost, Joseph H. Lt. Col. 100th PVV

dugspring — 2011-08-14 00:28:30Z

From: Washington County PA; 24 years old.
8/27/1861 as a 2nd Lieutenant.
8/27/1861 he was commissioned into "A" Co. PA 100th Infantry
He died of wounds on 3/26/1865 at Petersburg, VA
(Fort Steadman, VA) b. 1838
Lt. col. 100th

Re: Confirmation of Civil War service

courtneyoles — 2011-08-03 20:57:39Z

Thank you for your response and the pacivilwar.com link, Donna. Sadly, no luck in finding him there, either...so frustrating...LOL.

I was hoping not to have to go the NARA route; looks like that is the way I have to go, though.

Thanks again for your time and efforts.

Re: Confirmation of Civil War service

DonnaGerber — 2011-08-03 03:16:23Z

I had no luck finding him in Bates' History of the PA Volunteers in the Co. and Regt. you specified. You could check further on this site: http://www.pacivilwar.com/ I've found it helpful, and it has a lot of information. You could also send for his record from NARA. See this site: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ge... Good luck with your search!

Confirmation of Civil War service

courtneyoles — 2011-08-02 21:10:18Z

Found my grgrgrandfather, William S. Oles (b.2 Jan 1821-PA, d.21 Jul 1903-PA), listed on the 1890 Vets Schedule. He stated that he served as a private in Co. C, 49 PA Inf, from Sept 1, 1863 to June 1, 1864 (9 months). He was also enumerated in 14th Congressional District Class II Draft Registration, having registered in Fermanagh Twp, Juniata County, June 1863.

I have searched the PA Digital Archive-ARIAS and pa-roots.com, with no success in finding him. Need suggestions as to where else to look, please. Thanks!

Re: John S King - substitute from PA

DonnaGerber — 2011-06-18 22:57:13Z

You might try this site to see if you can get more information on him and/or his unit. Lots of info here and links to other info. It's worth a shot. Good luck!
http://www.pacivilwar.com/

John S King - substitute from PA

king2rook1 — 2011-06-17 20:21:54Z

I recently found a card at www.digitalarchives.state.pa.us listing John S. King, age 44, enlisted as a substitute, mustered in at New Brighton (Beaver Co.), PA, on 24 July 1863, served in 46th PA Infantry Co. H. This apparently was abstracted from Bates' Pennsylvania Volunteers. (The same person appears in the Civil War service records at the national archives as John L. King.) I believe this may have been my gg grandfather John S. King of New Castle, PA. I don't know how to confirm that, however. The service record is very sparse (promoted to corporal 1 July 1865, mustered out 16 July 1865), and there is no pension record that I can find. I've searched the entire Civil War collection at ancestry.com but can turn up no further info on him. Does anyone have any ideas as to how I could confirm this man's identity? Thanks, Bill King.