“Do you know that if it was not for the black man this war never would have been brought to a close with success to the Union, and the liberty to your race? I want you to understand that. Do you know it? Do you know it?…” Charlestown-born Martin Delany, “Slavery is Over,” speech at St. Helena Island, South Carolina, July 23, 1865.
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Jefferson’s Fighting Sons of the “USCT” – who were born in Jefferson County, West Virginia
Their forgotten stories are recorded here and, for some survivors, the circumstances and location of their continued lives post-war. Ten even though they fought for the Union and risked a hostile reception, chose to return home to live in their birthplace county.
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RESEARCH: The original pages in their Service Records, the U.S. Censuses from 1850 to 1920, and the 1890 Veterans Schedule. (Links to records are given which would require a subscription by the user to those records online at ancestry.com ).
Where there are multiple spellings of a certain enlistee’s name in their service records, the name that predominates in the records is given first and used in further research. In determining the post-war residences of surviving enlistees, a “best match from available public records” means the person and household shown had a person with the same name, the same state of birth (Virginia),year of birth and racial identify (“black” or “mulatto”) as the enlistee described in service record. Where there were more than one person in the post-war Census records with the same name, birth state and age, their post-war circumstances are not given. – Jim Surkamp
UNSUNG, AFRICAN SONS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
Table of Contents:
Died from combat, disease or accident while in the service;
Those wounded;
Enlistees by location of enlistment; also the households and their locations post-war for some, but not all of those surviving the war;
Those who survived the war and returned to live in Jefferson County, West Virginia as reflected in Census Records.
Special case (1)
No. 1 – DIED FROM COMBAT WOUNDS, DISEASE OR ACCIDENT:
Detail from – Burying the Dead at Hospital in Fredericksburg, Va. (loc.gov)
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Charles Wheeler – age 29 and a 5’9” farmer. In 1863, he enlisted at Cuyahoga, County, Ohio in Co. D of the 5th USCT infantry regiment. He died of disease one month after enlisting at Camp Delaware, Ohio.
2.
William Edwards – age 25 and a 5’3” farmer. In 1863, he joined at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Co. C of the 6th USCT infantry regiment. Died at Yorktown, Virginia in April, 1864.6th USCT “Freedom For All” – Library of Congress
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Peter Washington – age 21 and a 5’4” coachman. In 1863, he enlisted at Readville, Massachusetts in Co. F of the 54th Massachusetts Colored infantry regiment. In 1867, he re-enlisted in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was at Wilson’s Creek, Kansas in Co. G of the 10th US Cavalry when he contracted cholera and died July 30, 1867. (NOTE: Wilson’s Creek is in Missouri, according to Google Maps and Apple Maps. This error appears in Washington’s entry in the Register of Enlistments).
4.
Albert Cook – age 20. A 5’5.5” laborer. In 1864, he joined at Jeffersonville, Indiana Co. F of the 28th USCT infantry regiment. He drowned June 20, 1864 at White House Landing, Virginia.White House Landing, Va. (loc.gov)
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David Franklin – age 22 and a 5’8” waiter. In 1864, he joined at Boston, Massachusetts Co, D of the 5th USCT Cavalry. Died in Corps d’Afrique Hospital in New Orleans on July 3, 1865.
6.
John Hogans – age 26 and a 5’3.5” farmhand. In 1863, he joined at Camp Hope, Mississippi Co. H of the 52nd USCT infantry regiment. He died of bilious fever at Vicksburg, Mississippi on March 3, 1864.Siege of Vicksburg–13, 15, & 17 Corps, Commanded by Gen. U.S. Grant, assisted by the Navy under Admiral Porter–Surrender, July 4, 1863, by Kurz and Allison, Date circa 1888, Source: Library of Congress, Author Kurz and Allison.
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Dennis (Demis) Holly – age 21 and a 5’3.5” laborer. In 1864, he joined at Carlisle, Pennsylvania Co. H of the 22nd USCT infantry regiment. Died February 25, 1864 at Camp William Penn, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sic semper tyrannis – 22th Regt. U.S. Colored Troops – wikipedia.org
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Benjamin Johnson – age 45 and a 5’5” farmer. In 1863, he joined at Natchez, Mississippi Co. K of the 49th USCT infantry regiment; he died at the regimental hospital at Goodrich Landing, Louisiana January 16, 1864 of chronic diarrhea.
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David Jones – age 48 and a 5’7 3/4” laborer. In 1864, he joined at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Co. A of the 43rd USCT infantry regiment. In August, 1864, he was a baggage guard at White House, Virginia. Sick in hospital after late, 1864, he died of disease March, 1865 at Alexandria, Virginia.
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Charles H. Thomson – age 24 and a 5’10” laborer. In 1863, he joined at Washington, D.C. Co. K of the 2nd USCT infantry regiment. In March 6, 1865, fought at Natural Bridge, Florida and died October 23, 1865 in hospital at Tallahassee, Florida.
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Richard Warfield – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 25 and a 5’10” “mulatto” laborer. In 1863, he joined at Fort Pickering, Memphis, Tennessee Co. D of the 3rd USCT heavy artillery. He died of disease August 26, 1863 at Memphis, Tennessee.
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Joseph Polk Sedgwick – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 19 and a 5’8” laborer. In 1864, he joined at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Co. I of the 43rd USCT infantry regiment. He died in hospital at Brownsville, Texas August 20, 1865.
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Henry Robinson (Robison) – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 37 and a 5’1” boatman. In 1864, he joined at Cairo, Illinois Co. A the 3rd USCT heavy artillery. He died of disease May 5, 1865 in hospital, Fort Pickering, Tennessee.
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Tom McCarty – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 44 and a 5’5” laborer. In 1864, he joined at Union, Kentucky Co. H of the 8th USCT heavy artillery. He was in hospital at Indianola, Texas and died in a regimental hospital at Victoria, Texas August 8, 1865
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Ambrose C. Jackson – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 20 and a 5’6” farmer. In 1864, he joined at Morristown, New Jersey Co. E of the 43rd USCT infantry regiment. He died in field hospital near Petersburg, Virginia August 1, 1864 of wounds.
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John Doliver (Deliver) – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 28 and a 5’5” farmer. In 1864, he joined at Oswego, New York Co. K of 31st USCT infantry regiment. Sent to hospital July 12, 1865, died in Corps d’Afrique hospital at New Orleans of dysentery August 18, 1865.
Panoramic View of New Orleans…The Federal Fleet at Anchor in the River, April 25 (1862), From a Sketch by Wm. Waud. From Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper (New York) May 25, 1862.
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Charles Bentley – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 38 and a 5’10” laborer. In 1863, he joined at New Haven, Connecticut Co. A of the 29th Connecticut Colored infantry regiment. On extra duty as a carpenter. Killed in battle of Kell House (Fair Oaks/Darbytown Road), Virginia on October 27, 1864Detail view of the 29th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, Beaufort, South Carolina Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
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Mitchell Green – born at Charlestown, age 45 and a 5’6” servant. In 1863, he joined at Elk River, Tennessee Co. D of the 12th USCT infantry regiment. report states: “has not been fit for duty since enlistment.” Died in regimental hospital December 6, 1863 at Nashville, Tennessee.
19.
Edwin (Edward) Brown – age 42 and a 5’10” cook. In 1863, he joined at Smith Plantation, Mississippi Co. K of the 53rd USCT infantry regiment. Died of disease at Young’s Point, Louisiana June 22, 1864
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Abram Burris – age 33 and a 5’7” laborer, In 1864, he joined at Union, Kentucky Co. H of the 8th USCT heavy artillery. Died in hospital at Indianola, Texas August 7, 1865.
21.
Jacob Burrows (Burrous) – age 20 and a 5’4” farmer. In 1865, he joined at Indianapolis, Indiana Co. B of the 28th USCT infantry regiment. Died of typhoid fever August 7, 1865 at Indianola, Texas.
22.
Charles Williams – age 28 and a 5’5.25” waiter. “A slave of Susan Bunn.” In 1864, he enlisted at Baltimore in Co. K of the 30th USCT infantry regiment. Killed January 16, 1865 by an explosion of a magazine at Fort Fisher, North Carolina“Union Attack on Fort Fisher, January 15, 1865,” shows area surrounding forts Fisher, Buchanan and Anderson near Smithville, North Carolina. The map shows the Confederate emplacements and forts, and was made by a Union soldier, Robert Knox Sneden, from a survey conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after the attack.
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[Unidentified African American soldier in Union cavalry uniform with cavalry saber in front of painted backdrop showing landscape] Date Created/Published: [between 1863 and 1865] Medium: 1 photograph : ninth-plate ambrotype, hand-colored ; 9.5 x 8.4 cm (frame) Summary: Photograph shows sergeant’s chevrons painted on the sleeves loc.gov
No. 2. – THOSE WOUNDED IN THE U.S. COLORED TROOPS, WHO WERE BORN IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. (HOUSEHOLDS AND THEIR LOCATIONS OF SURVIVORS ARE ALSO SHOWN FOR SOME, BUT NOT ALL, DUE TO LIMITATIONS OF CENSUS RECORDS):
Burial detail from – Fredericksburg, Virginia. Burial of Federal dead. Date Created/Published: 1864 May [19 or 20]. Medium: 2 negatives (3 plates): glass, stereograph, wet collodion.wounded_on_ground_B&Lfeet_blankets_camp_USCT_LOC
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Frank Walker – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 23 and a 5’10” “mulatto” farmer. In 1863, he joined at Masons Island, Virginia Co. I of the 1st USCT infantry regiment. A “slave,” he was wounded October 27, 1864 at Fair Oaks/Darbytown Road, VA. and discharged at David’s Island, N.Y. harbor June, 1865 for disability.1st U.S. colored infantry Creator(s): Brady, Mathew B., Date Created/Published: [between 1861 and 1865] loc.gov
Lived in 1880 in Woolfolk & Gibbs, Yazoo County, Mississippi: Occupation: Works On Farm Household Members: Name Age Frank Walker 38 Lucy Walker 50 Harrison Tyler 10 Allen Tyler 8 Lewellin Tyler 4 Lewellis Tyler 4 Lucy Tyler 6
2.
Thomas Moore – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 20 and a 6’1” “mulatto” carpenter. In 1863, he joined at Athens, Ohio Co. C of the 5th USCT infantry regiment. He was wounded June 18, 1864 at the conflict at Petersburg, Virginia.
Lived in 1880 in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey: Occupation: Hostler Household Members: Name Age Thomas S. Moore 36
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George W. Harris – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 19 and a 6’1.5” waiter. In 1863, he joined at Baltimore, Maryland Co. C of the 4th USCT infantry regiment. He was wounded near Petersburg, Virginia June 15, 1864 and discharged by reason of disability June 26, 1865.
Lived in 1910 in Stephen City, Frederick County, Virginia: Name Age George W Harris 65 Ellen Harris 60
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Richard Burke – age 28 and a 5’8” farmer. In 1863, he joined at Ridgeway, WV Co. G of the 8th USCT infantry regiment. Wounded at Olustee, Florida February 20, 1864. Discharged from hospital in New York City 1865.
Lived in 1880 in Medina, New York: Name Age Richard Burke 45 Alice J. Burke 32 Carrie L. Burke 14 Alice J. Burke 12 Caroline Hawkins 73
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Benjamin Fisher – age 39 and a 5’9” farmer. In 1864, he joined at Lake Providence, Louisiana Co. D of the 47th USCT infantry regiment. He was wounded in action at Yazoo City, Mississippi March 5, 1864. Mustered out in 1866 at Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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George Lowrey – age 29 and a 5’6” laborer. In 1864, he joined at Washington, D.C. Co. I of the 23rd USCT infantry regiment. Wounded and captured at Petersburg, Virginia in July 30, 1864. Mustered out in 1865 at Brazos Santiago, Texas.
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George W. Pennington – age 28 and a 5’3” laborer. In 1863, he joined at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Co. A of the 8th USCT infantry regiment. Wounded February 20, 1864 at Battle of Olustee, Florida. Fighting at Chapin’s (Chaffin’s Bluff) Farm, Virginia, Darlington Road, September, 1864. Mustered out in 1865 at Brownsville, Texas.Battle of Chapin (Chaffin’s Bluff) Farm Harpers Weekly, October 22, 1864
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George Robinson – age 22 and a 5’5” laborer. In 1863, he joined at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Co. A of the 8th USCT infantry regiment. In February 20, 1864, he fought as part of Hawley’s Brigade at the battle of Olustee, Florida and was wounded.
Lived in 1880 at Jefferson, Pleasants, West Virginia: Occupation: Farmer Household Members: Name Age George Robinson 40 Cleoranda Robinson 32 William Robinson 4 George W. Robinson 2 Mary Belle Robinson 6m Rosale Marlo 14
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Thomas J. Devonshire – born in Jefferson County, Virginia, age 23 and a 5’9” laborer. He joined at Frederick, Maryland Co. G of the 30th USCT infantry regiment. Wounded in action at Sugar Loaf Hill, North Carolina on February 11, 1865. Discharged May, 1865 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He lived in Shepherdstown in 1890, according to the 1890 Veterans Schedule.Detail from [Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform with a rifle and revolver in front of painted backdrop showing weapons and American flag at Benton Barracks, Saint Louis, Missouri] at attention small rimmed hat straight ahead medium build flag. Creator(s): Long, Enoch, 1823-1898, photographer. Date Created/Published: [between 1863 and 1865]. Medium: 1 photograph : quarter plate tintype, hand-colored ; 16.2 x 13.6 cm. (frame) loc.govDetail from – Tent life of the 31st Penn. Inf. (later, 82d Penn. Inf.) at Queen’s farm, vicinity of Fort Slocum Date Created/Published: 1861.Medium: 1 negative (2 plates) : glass, stereograph, wet collodion. loc.gov
NOTE: Taken prisoner – George Lowery of the 23rd USCT infantry regiment. (See “2. Those wounded”); and George Williams of the 44th USCT infantry regiment. (See “5. Those who survived the war and returned to live in Jefferson County, West Virginia at times of different Census-takings.”)
Detail from- Bealeton, Virginia. Officer’s mess. Company F, 93d New York Volunteers Headquarters, Army of the Potomac Creator(s): O’Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882, photographer Date Created/Published: 1863 Aug. Medium: 1 negative (2 plates) : glass, stereograph, wet collodion. loc.gov
NO. 3. – ENLISTEES BY LOCATION OF THEIR ENLISTMENT; HOUSEHOLDS AND THEIR LOCATIONS OF SURVIVORS ARE ALSO SHOWN FOR SOME, BUT NOT ALL, DUE TO LIMITATIONS OF CENSUS RECORDS.
Enlisting at Vicksburg, Natchez and other locations in Mississippi:
1.
James Wist – age 36 and a 5’7” mulatto and wheelwright. In 1864, he enlisted at Vicksburg, Mississippi in Battery D of the 2nd USCT light artillery. Mustered out at Vicksburg in 1865.
2.
Alexander (Alex) White – born at Charlestown, age 25 and a 5’7.5” “field hand.” In 1863, he joined at Vicksburg, Mississippi Co. D of the 50th USCT infantry regiment. On May, 1864 to January, 1866 on detached service, as a cook in general hospital, Vicksburg and hospital at Jackson, Miss. Mustered out at Vicksburg in 1866.
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Aleck Adley – age 45 and a 5’7” farmer. In 1863, he joined at Vicksburg, Mississippi Co. A of the 3rd U.S. Colored Cavalry. Promoted to sergeant in 1865. Mustered out in 1866 at Memphis, Tennessee.
Lived in 1870 in Yazoo, Warren County, Mississippi: Name Age Alexander Adley 52 Betsy Adley 47
Details from [Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform and Company B, 103rd Regiment forage cap with bayonet and scabbard in front of painted backdrop showing landscape with river] handsome full body thin face with cap. Date Created/Published: [between 1863 and 1865]. Medium: 1 photograph : quarter-plate tintype, hand-colored ; 12 x 9.5 cm (case). Summary: Photograph shows Company B 103 Regiment on forage cap either designating the U.S. Colored Troops or U.S. Volunteers Service. loc.gov
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Thomas Frame – Vicksburg – (See No. 4 Retired to Jefferson County)
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William Gibson – age 27. A waiter and standing 5’8.5”. In 1864, he joined at Vicksburg, Mississippi Co. I of the 53rd USCT infantry regiment. Deserted December, 1865 in Vicksburg.
Lived in 1880 in Rappahannock, Fauquier County, Virginia: Name Age John Gibson 36 Lucy Gibson 24
[Detail from Unidentified African American soldier in Union infantry sergeant’s uniform and black mourning ribbon with bayonet in front of painted backdrop] very strong face receding hairline. Date Created/Published: [between 1863 and 1865]. Medium: 1 photograph : quarter-plate ambrotype, hand-colored ; 12.0 x 9.5 cm (case). loc.gov
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George Johnson – (See No. 4 Retired to Jefferson County)
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Benjamin F. Shepherd – age 19 and a 5’4” waiter. In 1864, he joined at Vicksburg, Mississippi Co. K of 5th USCT heavy artillery; 1864-1866, he served as an orderly in regimental headquarters in Mississippi.
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Edwin (Edward) Brown – Smith Plantation, Mississippi (See No. 1 ”Died”)
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John Hogans – Camp Hope, Mississippi, (See No. 1 “Died”)
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John McGruder – age 24 and a light-skinned, 5’4” carpenter. In 1863, he joined at Black River Bridge Mississippi Co. C of the 2nd USCT light artillery. Mustered out at Vicksburg in 1865Natchez, Mississippi 750px-Adams_County_Mississippi_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Natchez_Highlighted.svg0811Natchez UnderHill
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Harry (Henry) Johnson – age 43 and a farmer with a ”copper” complexion. In 1863, he joined at Natchez, Mississippi Co. D of the 6th USCT heavy artillery. Duty at Natchez, Miss., and Vidalia, La., until May, 1866. In attack on Steamer “Clara Bell,” July, 1864. Skirmish at Black River Bridge, Mississippi in 1864. Mustered out May, 1866 at Natchez, Mississippi.
Lived in 1870 in Brick, Ocean County, New Jersey: Name Age Harry Johnson 50 Emaline Johnson 34 Ellen Johnson 8 Silas Hicks 13
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Benjamin Johnson – Natchez (See No. 1 “Died”)
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Joshua Smith – age 39 and a 5’10” farmer. In 1863, he joined at Natchez, Mississippi Co. G, 50th USCT infantry regiment. Sick and discharged in 1864 in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Enlistees at Fort Pickering, Memphis, and other locations in Tennessee:
Map of the city of Memphis: including Fort Pickering and Hopefield, Ark.: together with the original grants and their subdivisions / Contributor: Rucker, W. E., 1858. Library of Congress.
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Richard Warfield – (See No. 1 “Died”)
2.
Fill Smith – born at Charlestown, age 21 and a 5’5” laborer. In 1863, he joined at Fort Pickering, Memphis, Tennessee Co. B of the 3rd USCT heavy artillery. April, 1865 – on daily duty white-washing barracks. August, 1865-January, 1866 – on daily duty as company cook.Cook U.S. Army – loc.gov
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Jacob Philpot – age 27 and a 5’9” farmer. In 1865, he joined at Memphis, Tennessee Co. M of the 3rd USCT heavy artillery. Mustered out in 1866 at Memphis, Tennessee.
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Robert Russ – age 29 and a 5’9” farmer. In 1865, he joined at Memphis, Tennessee Co. M of the 3rd USCT heavy artillery. Mustered out in 1866 at Memphis, Tennessee.
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Benjamin Franklin – age 17 and a 5’3.5” waiter. In 1863, he joined at Fort Pickering, Memphis, Tennessee Co. I of the 3rd USCT heavy artillery. In 1864, he deserted from Fort Pickering, Tennessee.
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Charles French – born at Charlestown, age 23 and a 5’5 1/2” drayman. In 1863, he joined at Nashville, Tennessee Co. F of the 12th USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out in 1866 at Nashville, Tennessee.
Lived in 1860 in Fauquier County, Virginia: Name Age John G Beckham 53 Mary C Beckham 46 Frances Beckham 21 John Beckham 18 William Beckham 16 Mary Beckham 14 Alic Beckham 12 Emma Beckham 9 Charles French 20
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Mitchell Green – Elk River, Tennessee (See No. 1 “Died”)
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James Foster – age 25 and a 5’8” farmer. In 1864, he joined at Humphries, Tennessee Co. G of the 40th USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out in 1866 at Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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Moses Robinson – age 23 and a 5’7” farmer. In 1865, he joined at Knoxville, Tennessee Co. B in the 1st USCT heavy artillery. Mustered out at Chattanooga.
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Henry Stephens (Stephen) (Stevens) – age 32 and a 5’6” wagoner. In 1863, he joined at Columbia, Tennessee Co. B of the 15th USCT infantry regiment. On bridge guard in 1865, and as an orderly in 1866. Mustered out in 1866 at Nashville, Tennessee.
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Lewis Washington – age 19 and a 5’9” farmer. In 1863 he enlisted at Columbia, Tennessee in Co. D, 15th USCT infantry regiment. Detailed as messenger. Mustered out in 1864 at Shelbyville. Tennessee.
Enlistees at Washington, D.C.:
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James Hopewell – age 24 and standing 5’6”. In 1863, he joined at Washington, D.C. Co. H of the 2nd USCT infantry regiment and was promoted to sergeant October 15, 1863. In 1866, he mustered out at Key West, Florida.
2.
George Lowery (See “2. Those wounded”)
3.
Manuel Lucas – age 33 and a 5’8” laborer. In 1863, he joined at Washington, D.C. Co. B of the 1st USCT infantry regiment. Sick in 1864 at Hampton, Virginia. Mustered out in 1865 at Roanoke Island, North Carolina.Capture of Roanoke Island, Feby. 8th 1862, by Currier and Ives wikipedia.org
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Archur (Archer) Ruffin (Ruffins) – age 21 and a 5’7.5” laborer in peacetime. In 1863, he joined at Washington, D.C. Co. A of the 23rd USCT infantry regiment, deserted on the march from Willcox Landing, Va. June 17, 1864.
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Charles H. Thomson – (See No. 1 “Died”)
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Martin R. Delany – born in Charlestown and age 52 he was mustered in on February 27, 1864 with the rank of major into the 104th USCT at Washington, D.C. by the order of Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Served in Beaufort, South Carolina and beginning July 15, 1865 he was on detached service with the Freedman’s Bureau in South Carolina. Honorably discharged August 5, 1868. Until 1880, he was active in political matters in South Carolina. He retired to Xenia Ohio.
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Jasper Thompson – (See No. 4 Retired to Jefferson County)
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George Stewart – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 21 and a 5’4.5” mulatto farmer. In 1863, he joined at Washington, D.C. Co. A of the 1st USCT infantry regiment. Absent, sick in hospital October, 1864 through to mustering-out in September, 1865, at Roanoke, Virginia.
Lived in 1880 in Loudoun County, Virginia: Occupation: Work On Farm Name Age E.J. Stewart 29 Mary J. Stewart 12 Sarah F. Stewart 10 Emma E. Stewart 7 Annie E. Stewart 3 Chas H. Stewart 3m Geo. H. Stewart 38
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Alexander Arnett – age 22 and a 5’7” laborer. In 1863, he joined at Washington, D.C. Co. K of the 2nd USCT infantry regiment. Promoted corporal April 27, 1864, later arrested as deserter. In battle at Natural Bridge, Florida March, 1865. Mustered out in 1866 at Key West, Florida.
Lived in 1870 in Hedgesville, Berkeley County, West Virginia: Name Age Alexander Arnet 28 Louisa Arnet 30 Eliza Arnet 9 Nellie Arnet 6 Edmond Arnet 3 Elizabeth Arnet 6/12
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John Gibson – age 19 and a 5’3” laborer. In 1863, he joined at Washington, D.C. Co. D of the 2nd USCT infantry regiment in Washington, D.C. Mustered out in 1866 at Key West, Florida.
Lived in 1880 in Rappahannock, Fauquier County, Virginia
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Arthur Goings – age 27 and a 5’10” blacksmith. In 1863, he joined at Washington, D.C. Co. A of the 23rd USCT infantry regiment. From March-April, 1865, he was serving as a blacksmith. In late, 1865, he mustered out at Brazos Santiago, Texas.
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John L. Whiting – age 20 and a 5’8.5” laborer. In 1864, he enlisted at Washington, D.C. in Co. C of the 5th Massachusetts Cavalry. On daily duty in 1865 on board transport. Mustered out in 1865 at Clarksville, Texas.
Lived in 1880 at 10th Street NW in Washington, DC: Occupation: Porter In Store Household Members: Name Age John Whiting 37 brother porter in a store James Whiting 25 brother in a store George Whiting 22 laborer Lizzie Whiting 27 sister Kate Willson 23 half-sister Gertie Whiting 8 niece
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William Washington – age 28 and a 5’6” laborer. In 1863, he enlisted at Washington, D.C. in Co. B of the 1st USCT infantry regiment; was promoted to corporal in July, 1864. Mustered out in 1865 at Roanoke Island, North Carolina.
Lived in 1880 in Georgetown, Washington, D.C.: Occupation: Laborer Household Members: Name Age Tobias Warren 70 Sarah Mason 30 Sophia Mason 55 Mary Herbert 65 Miranda Herbert 40 Annie Herbert 19 Daisy Herbert 7m Alexander Mason 7 David Mason 15 Jennie Washington 40 William Washington 45 George Washington 5 Elizebeth Washington 12
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George Brown – age 35 and a 5’7.75” waiter. In 1863, he joined at Washington, D.C. in Co. G of the 2nd USCT infantry regiment. In 1864-1865, served as a baker at Cedar Keys, Florida. Mustered out in 1866 at Key West, Florida.
Lived in 1880 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana: Occupation: Laborer Household Members: Name Age George Brown 52 Clara Brown 43 Calhoun Jones 19
Detail from [Unidentified African American soldier in Union cavalry uniform with sword]. Date Created/Published: [between 1863 and 1865]. Medium: 1 photograph : sixth-plate ambrotype, hand-colored ; 9.4 x 8.4 cm. case. loc.gov
Enlistees in Readville, Boston, and other locations in Massachusetts:
Camp Meigs (Readville) Site and Boston today – Google maps
Boston Common pre-war militia, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Author: Southworth & Hawes.
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Charles N. Keer (sailor) – born Charlestown, age 19 and a 5’4” landsman. He enlisted at Boston in 1861.Detail from Union sailor [Unidentified African American sailor in Union uniform sitting with arm resting on table] Date Created/Published: [between 1863 and 1865] sailor Medium: 1 photograph : ninth-plate tintype, hand-colored ; 9.8 x 8.5 cm (frame) loc.gov
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William Smith (sailor) – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 23 and a 5’7” landsman. He enlisted at Boston August, 1864 and served on the vessels Sunflower and Tonawanda in 1865
3.
Peter Washington (2) – age 21 and a 5’4” coachman. In 1863, he enlisted at Readville, Massachusetts in Co. F of the 54th Massachusetts Colored infantry regiment. In 1867, he re-enlisted in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was at Wilson’s Creek, Kansas in Co. G of the 10th US Cavalry when he contracted cholera and died July 30, 1867.
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William Cephas – age 18 and a 5’3” laborer of light complexion. In 1863, he joined at Readville, Massachusetts Co. D of the 55th Massachusetts Colored infantry regiment. In August, 1864 at Long Island, South Carolina, he was found not guilty of misconduct when he resisted an officer’s attempt to tie his hands.
Lived in 1880 in Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia: Occupation: Farmer Household Members: Name Age William Cephas 45 Prucilla Cephas 33 Mary V. F. Cephas 18 Laura E. Cephas 13 Maria E. Cephas 11 Willie Jane Cephas 9 James Cephas 7 Joseph L. Cephas 6 Minnie A. Cephas 5 Alfred H. Cephas 3 Cephas 2m
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Anthony Freeman – age 23 and a 5’8” farmer. In 1863, he joined at Readville, Massachusetts Co. F in the 55th USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out in 1865 at Charleston, South Carolina.
Lived in 1880 at National Military Home, Montgomery, Ohio: Occupation: Barber Name Age John P. Aldridge 58 James Jackson 34 James M. Haley 37 Samuel Bateman 34 John Wheatley 39 Anthony Freeman 40
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Thomas Ross (2) – age 28 and a 5’9” laborer. In 1864, he joined at Readville, Massachusetts of Co. L of the 5th Mass. Cavalry Colored Regiment. Mustered out in 1865 in Yorkville, Texas.
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William Jones – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 18 and a 5’4.5” boatman. In 1863, he joined at Boston Co. A for the 5th Massachusetts Colored Cavalry. Sick June-July, 1864 at Fort Monroe, Virginia. July-September, 1865 “absent laborer on R.R. at Brazos Santiago, Texas.” Mustered out at Clarksville, Texas in 1865.
Lived in 1870 in Scott, Fauquier County, Virginia: Name Age Lewis Sisk 41 Caroline Sisk 41 Sarah Sisk 13 Henry Sisk 9 Nannie Sisk 6 Foley Sisk 3 Jacie Sisk 1 William Jones 25
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James Owen – born at Charlestown, age 21 and a 5’4” farmer. In 1864, he joined at Boston Co. F of the 5th Massachusetts Colored Cavalry. In 1865, detached service as a safe guard. Mustered out in Clarksville, Texas in late 1865.
Lived in 1880 in Black Walnut, Halifax County, Virginia: Occupation: Farmer Household Members: Name Age James M. Owen 37 Sarah J. Owen 35 Barksdale Owen 14 Jacob Owen 12 Mary Owen 6 Esau Owen 5 Matty Owen 4 Fanny Owen 3
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Spencer Lewis – born at Charlestown, age 19 and a 5’ 1/2” farmer. In 1864, he joined at Boston Co. M of the 5th Massachusetts Colored Cavalry. Mustered out in Clarksville, Texas October 31, 1865.
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Philip Green – born at Charlestown, age 19 and a 5’3” laborer. In 1864, he joined at Boston Co. M of the 5th Massachusetts Colored Cavalry. Mustered out in Clarksville, Texas in 1865.
Lived in 1900 in Rappahannock, Essex County, Virginia: Name Age Philip Green 54 Nettie Green 35 James H Green 25 Doney Green 23 Beverly Green 20 Charles K Green 17 Margaret Green 16 Sue T Green 13 Robert Green 10 Mace Green 9 Lillie Green 8 Hummy Green 6 Lila L Green 5 Kate Pendleton 19 Gustie Pendleton 13 Ben Pendleton 9 Patrick Pendleton 5 Annie M Pendleton 6/12
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George W. Galloway – born at Charlestown, age 26 and a 5’6” barber. In 1864, he joined at Boston Co. G of the 5th Massachusetts Colored Cavalry. Detached as a cook in 1865. Mustered out late 1865
Lived in 1870 in Cairo, Henderson County, Kentucky: Name Age George Galloway 33 Martha J Galloway 24 George W Galloway 7 Henry C Galloway 4 Rosa B Galloway 3 James H Galloway 1 Laura Cottingham 55
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David Franklin (See No. 1 “Died”)
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Dallas Cottar (Carter) – age 18 and a 5’5” waiter. In 1864, he joined at Templeton, Massachusetts Co. I of the 5th Massachusetts Colored Cavalry. Mustered out in Clarksville, Texas October, 1865.
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Henry Weaver – born at Charlestown, age 18 and a 5’4.5” laborer. In 1864, he joined at Lee, Massachusetts the 5th Massachusetts Colored Cavalry. “Rejected January 29, 1864.”
Lived in 1880 in Precinct 4, Marion, Texas: Occupation: Farmer Household Members: Name Age Henry Weaver 35 Rosa Weaver 26 Charles Weaver 5 Rebecca Weaver 4 Pat Weaver 6m
Detail from [Unidentified African American soldier in Union artillery shell jacket and shoulder scales in front of painted backdrop showing military camp with flag]. Date Created/Published: [between 1861 and 1865]. Medium: 1 photograph : quarter-plate tintype, hand-colored ; 16.2 x 13.6 cm (frame). loc.gov
Enlisting in New Orleans and other Louisiana locations:
Illustration from Campfires and Battlefields by Rossiter, Johnson, et al. (New York, 1894) – wikipedia.org
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James R. Willis (James B. Willis) – age 35 and a 5’9” laborer. In 1864, he enlisted at New Orleans, Louisiana in Co. G of the 10th USCT heavy artillery. Promoted to sergeant. Mustered out at Baton Rouge in 1867.
Lived in 1880 in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia: Occupation: Waiter In Hotel Name Age James Willis 50 Levina Willis 55 Charles Smith 25 Mary Smith 19 James Smith 18
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Lewis Willis – age 42 and a 5’7.5” carpenter. In 1863, he enlisted at Lake Providence, Louisiana in Co. B of the 47th USCT infantry regiment. Detailed as carpenter. He was discharged on account of lameness fron varicose veins and other conditions at Vicksburg, Miss. September, 1863.
Lived in 1870 in Smith Mills, Kentucky: Household Members: Name Age Lewis Willis 50 Hannah Willis 35 Harry Willis 20 Mary A Willis 16 Lewis Willis 12 Belle Willis 4 John Willis 6/12
Lake Providence; headquarters of the second brigade, Eighth Corps d’Afrique. (This regiment fought at Lake Providence). fig32
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Benjamin Fisher – Lake Providence, Louisiana (See No. 2 “Wounded”)
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Philip (Philips) Johnson – age 23 and a 5’7” farmer. In 1864, he joined at Goodrich’s Landing, Louisiana Co. I of the 48th USCT; took part in the engagement at Coleman’s Cross Roads, July 4, 1864; siege at Blakely, Alabama, April, 1865. Mustered out in 1866 Baton Rouge, LouisianaMap of Blakely, Alabama Battle in April, 1865 – Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Civil War of the Rebellion, Plate 71-14, GPO
Lived in 1870 in Pine Top, Middlesex County, Virginia: Name Age Phillip Johnson 30 Jane Johnson 20 Lulie Johnson 1 Ariana Banks 10
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James Williams – born at Charlestown, age 19 and a 5’4” “yellow”-complexioned laborer. In 1864, he joined at New Orleans Co. K of the 4th USCT Colored Cavalry. Promoted to corporal, then sergeant, August, 1864. Mustered out in 1866 at New Orleans.
Lived in 1870 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama: Occupation: domestic servant Name Age Laura Fitch 50 James Williams 25 Emeline Williams 27
[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform with wife and two daughters] Date Created/Published: [between 1863 and 1865] Medium: 1 photograph : quarter-plate ambrotype ; 13.9 x 16.4 cm (frame) Summary: Photograph showing soldier in uniform, wife in dress and hat, and two daughters wearing matching coats and hats. In May 1863, U.S. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton issued General Order No. 143 creating the Bureau of U. S. Colored Troops. This image was found in Cecil County, Maryland, making it likely that this soldier belonged to one of the seven U.S.C.T. regiments raised in Maryland. (Source: Matthew R. Gross and Elizabeth T. Lewin, 2010) loc.gov
Enlistees, enlisting in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and other locations in Pennsylvania:
”Rally Round the Flag, Boys! Rally Once Again, Shouting the Battle Cry of Freedom” (Philadelphia: Published by the Supervisory Committee for Recruiting Colored Regiments, 1210 Chestnut Street), 1863. Chromolithograph with hand-coloring.“26th United States Colored Volunteer Infantry at Camp William Penn, ca. 1897. From the collection of the National Archives and Records Administration.” – wikipedia.org
Site Today Camp William Penn 7322 Sycamore LaMott Pa.
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Joseph Polk Sedgwick – Philadelphia (See No. 1 “Died”)
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William Riley – born at Charlestown, age 20 and a 5’6” waiter. In 1864, he joined at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Co. E of the 41st USCT infantry regiment. On October 12, 1864 and again on November 25, 1864 in Philadelphia, he deserted.
Lived in 1870 in Milam, Texas: Name Age William Riley 26 Susan Riley 30 William Riley 2 Soloman Riley 18 Harriett Riley 9m
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William Edwards – Philadelphia (See No. 1 “Died”)
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Dennis (Demis) Holly – Carlisle (See No. 1 “Died)
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Henry Hunter – age 27 and a 5’4” laborer. In 1864, he joined at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania Co. G of the 41st USCT infantry regiment; suffered “a disability” and was discharged in 1865 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Lived in 1870 in Panola, Mississippi: Name Age Henry Hunter 33 Annie Hunter 13 Manning Hunter 10 Thom Hunter 4 Eliza Hunter 9
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George Cousins – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 23 and a 5’11.5” farmer. In 1864, he joined at Frankfort, Pennsylvania Co. D of the 43rd USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out at Brownsville, Texas October, 1863.
Lived in 1860 in Henrico County, Virginia: Name Age Fanny Cousins 85 George Cousins 19 William Cousins 12 Jane Cousins 10
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John Williams – Philadelphia (See No. 4 Retired to Jefferson County)
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John W. Welcome – Philadelphia (See No. 4 Retired to Jefferson County
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William H. Washington – age 30 and a 5’9” laborer. In 1864, he enlisted at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania in Co. B the 32nd USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out in 1865 at Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Lived in 1890 at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania: Name Age William H Washington 58 Ellen Washington 50 Elija Washington 33 Iza Washington 19 Susana Barnes 30 Robert C Barnes 28 Annie Golden 45 Alexander Golden 20 Rosetta Golden 16 Holly Hawkins 18
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Zechariah Lawson – age 33 and a 5’6.75” laborer. In 1865, he joined at Pittsburgh Co. C of the 24th USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out in 1865 at Richmond, Virginia.
Lived in 1870 in Pittsburgh: Household Members: Name Age Zach Lawson 38 Lucy Lawson 37 Emily Lawson 8
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Thornton Rolling – age 31 and a 5’5” light-skinned laborer. In April 5, 1865, he joined at Lancaster, Pennsylvania Co. R of the 24th USCT infantry regiment. No additional record.
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James Green – age 23 and a 5’6” laborer. In 1864, he enlisted at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Co. K of the 41st USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out in 1865 at Brownsville, Texas.
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Joseph H. Goins (sailor) – born in Charlestown, age 23, mulatto-complexioned, 5’3” barber. In 1863, he enlisted at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Rated a landsman, served on the Santee
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Randolph Thornton – Philadelphia (See No. 4 Retired to Jefferson County)
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Daniel Mason – age 28 and a 5’8” barber. In 1864, he joined at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Co. K of the 43rd USCT infantry regiment. Detailed as brigade cattle guard. Mustered out in 1865 at Brownsville, Texas.
Lived in 1910 at Piedmont, West Virginia: Name Age James H Stewart 41 Emma Stewart 40 Harry J Stewart 19 Mary M Stewart 16 Leslie M Stewart 10 Fanchion S Stewart 7 Isabel F Stewart 5 James W Stewart 3 Robert J Gardener 22 Ethel C Gardener 21 Daniel Mason 73 Harriott E Mason 68
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John W. Washington – age 38 and a 5’10.5” farmer with “yellow” complexion. In late 1863, he enlisted at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. in Co. D of the 22nd USCT infantry regiment. In late 1865, he was discharged. He died 1886, and was buried Hickory Grove Cemetery in Waverly, Pennsylvania. Sic semper tyrannis – 22th Regt. U.S. Colored Troops – Bowser, David Bustill, 1820-1900, artist – loc.gov
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Nathan Jones – age 24 and a 5’4” laborer. In 1864 he joined at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Co. I of the 22nd USCT infantry regiment. Absent without leave in 1864. In 1865, he was mustered out in Brownsville, Texas.
Lived in 1870 in Dayton, Marengo County, Alabama: Name Age Angeline Bird 30 Nathan Jones 30 Andrew Barnes 39 Dillsy Barnes 34 Anna Barnes 15 Emma Barnes 13 Adler Barnes 11
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Joseph Jones – born at Charlestown, age 20 and a 5’7.5” farmer. In 1864, he joined at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Co. A of the 22nd USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out in 1865 at Brownsville, Texas.
Lived in 1880 in Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia: Occupation: Day Laborer Household Members: Name Age Joseph Jones 36 Martha S. Jones 35 David Jones 10 Edward Jones 2
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Absalom Arter – born at Charlestown, age 18 and a 5’4.75” “yellow”-complexioned, “hazel”-eye laborer. In 1863, he joined at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Co. H of the 22nd USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out in 1865 at Brownsville, Texas.
Lived in 1880 in Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: Laborer Household Members: Name Age Absolom E. Arter 46 Henrietta Arter 23 Harriet B. Arter 10 Laton K. Arter 8 Charles A. Arter 2 Anna M. Arter 1
Fort Brown arsenal at Brownsville, Texas during the Civil War with a pontoon crossing the Rio Grande.
[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform in front of painted backdrop showing landscape] hatless sitting lower right Date Created/Published: [between 1863 and 1865] Medium: 1 photograph : sixth-plate tintype, hand-colored ; 9.5 x 8.2 cm (case) – loc.gov
Enlistees, who enlisted in Baltimore, Ellicott Mills and other Maryland locations:
View of Baltimore City, Md., from the North / lith. & print by E. Sachse & Co.
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George W. Harris – Baltimore, Maryland (See No. 2 “Wounded”)
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John Bosley – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 19 and a 5’10.5” laborer. In 1865, he joined at Ellicott Mills, Maryland Co. K of the 7th USCT infantry regiment. Detached as guard at ammunition train, 1865. Mustered out at Indianola, Texas October, 1866.City Point, Virginia. Negro soldier guarding 12-pdr. Napoleon. (Model 1857?) Date Created/Published: [1865] Medium: 1 negative (2 plates) : glass, stereograph, wet collodion. Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-cwpb-01982 (digital file from original neg. of left half) LC-DIG-cwpb-01983 (digital file from original neg. of right half) loc.gov
Lived in 1880 in Jefferson, Marion County, Texas: Occupation: Laborer Household Members: Name Age John Bosley 34 Elouise Bosley 33 George Bosley 14
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Harry (Henry) Dorsey – age 29 and a 5’6.5” laborer. In 1864, he joined at Ellicott Mills, Maryland Co. D of the 28th USCT infantry regiment
Lived in 1880 in Washington, District of Columbia: Occupation: Laborer Household Members: Name Age Henry Dorsey 44 Anna Dorsey 38 Christina Dorsey 17
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William Miner – age 26 and a 5’10” farmer with a “copper” complexion. In 1865, he joined at Baltimore, Maryland Co. I of the 38th USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out at Brazos Santiago, Texas in 1866.
Lived in 1880 at Temperance, Virginia: Occupation: Laborer Household Members: Name Age William Miner 40 Louisa Miner 38 Anna Miner 15 Willie Miner 14 Emmer Miner 12 Susan Miner 10 William Miner 4 Charles Miner 2 Millia Miner 58
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Henry Washington – age 17 and a 5’5” laborer. In 1863, he enlisted at Baltimore, Maryland in Co. A, 4th USCT infantry regiment. On daily duty as company cook and then brigade teamster. Sick in hospital New Berne, North Carolina.
Lived in 1880 in Osburn, Jefferson County, West Virginia: Name Age Henry Washington 34 M. L. Washington 33 Walter Washington 17 Ema Washington 10 Maria Washington 7 S. B. Washington 2 Matel. Washington 3m Harriot Rust 50 John Jackson 50
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William Spellman – Frederick, Maryland (See No. 4 Retired in Jefferson County)
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Charles Williams – Baltimore (See No. 1 “Died”)
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Thomas J. Devonshire – Frederick, Maryland (See No. 2 “Wounded”)
Those who enlisted in New York City or other locations in New York State:
New York City – New York 7th Infantry Regiment marching down Broadway Harper’s Weekly May 4 , 1861
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George W. Shorts – born at Harpers Ferry, age 19 and a 5’6” farmer. In 1864, he joined at Rikers Island, New York Co. F of the 26th USCT infantry regiment. Fought at Bloody Bridge, Johns Island, South Carolina July 4, 1864. From May-June, 1865 on daily duty as teamster at Beaufort, South Carolina. Mustered out in 1865 at Hilton Head.
Lived in 1900 in Middle River, Augusta County, Virginia: Occupation: stone quarry Household Members: Name Age George W Shorts 51 Eliza E Shorts 45 Henry W Shorts 21 Charles E Shorts 18 Nellie L Shorts 16 Theodore Shorts 14 James W Shorts 10 William Shorts 8 Jessie Shorts 5
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Charles Harrison – born at Charlestown, age 20, In 1864, he joined at Rikers Island, New York Co. F in the 26th USCT infantry regiment. July, 1864 – on picket at Parris Island, South Carolina. In July, 1865 – ambulance driver. Mustered out in 1865 at Hilton Head, South Carolina.Google maps
Lived in 1870 in Norfolk Ward 3, Norfolk County, Virginia: Name Age Lawrence Harrison 55 Milly Harrison 50 Charles N Harrison 25 Wm H Harrison 21 Wm Oden 26 Nancy Oden 25 Jimm Harris 40 Hannah Harris 35 Catherine Wamley 35 Lizzie Wamley 30 Martha Wamley 25 William Wamley 13 Charlotte Harris 21 Laura Janes 15 Betsey Bishop 60
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John Doliver (Deliver) – Oswego, New York (See No. 1 “Died”)
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Arnold Freeman – age 38 and a 5’11 3/4” laborer. In 1864, he joined at Farmville, New York Co. C of the 6th USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out at Wilmington, North Carolina in 1865.
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William Smith – age 18 and a 5’2.5” laborer. In 1863, he joined at Brooklyn, New York Co. G of the 20th USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out in 1865 at New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Peter Washington – age 18 and a 5’9” steward. In 1864, he enlisted at Porter (Potter) Town, New York in Co. K of the 20th USCT infantry regiment. Discharged from Corps d’Afrique August 21, 1865 at New Orleans due to a disability.
Lived in 1890 at Potomac, Virginia. – 1890 Veterans Schedule
[Unidentified young African American soldier in Union uniform with forage cap] Date Created/Published: [between 1863 and 1865] clean face very young upper torso Medium: 1 photograph : ninth-plate tintype, hand-colored ; 8.0 x 6.7 cm (case) – loc.gov
THOSE WHO ENLISTED IN OHIO:
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Thomas Moore – Athens, Ohio (See No. 2 “Wounded”)
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Jethrow Davison (Danson) – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 25 and a 5’9.5” blacksmith. In 1864, he joined at Columbus, Ohio Co. A of the 27th USCT infantry regiment. March-April, 1865 sick in hospital. Mustered out at Smithville, North Carolina September, 1865.
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James Sheldon – born at Charlestown, age 22 and a 5’8.5” farmer. In 1865, he joined at Cincinnati, Ohio Co. E of the 5th USCT Colored Cavalry. Mustered out in 1866 at Helena, Arkansas.Cincinnati, Ohio during the Civil War – Harper’s Weekly September 27, 1862.
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William Paine (Payne) – Ross County, Ohio (See No. 4 Retired to Jefferson County)
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Mathew Grant – born at Charlestown, age 20 and a 5’7” laborer, he joined at Delaware, Ohio Co. I of the 5th USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out in North Carolina in 1865. Lived in 1870 in El Paso, Texas in garrison.
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James Gatewood – born at Charlestown, age 24 and a 5’6” “mulatto” tobacconist. In 1864, he joined at Cincinnati, Ohio Co. G of the 44th USCT infantry regiment. No records after September, 1864
Lived in 1870 in Stevensville, King and Queen County, Virginia: Name Age James Gatewood 27 Lucy Gatewood 26 Alice Gatewood 6 Charles Gatewood 2 Parthena Gatewood 9/12 Easter Cotman 61
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Alberter (Albert) Freeman – age 19 and a 5’5” farmer. In 1864, he joined at Marietta, Ohio Co. G of the 27th USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out at Smithville, North Carolina in September, 1865.
Lived in 1870 in Franklin, Monroe County, Ohio: Name Age Harvey Curtis 55 Ellmona Curtis 29 John W Curtis 16 Hammie Curtis 9 Rosetta Curtis 7 Ossie Curtis 6 Columbus Curtis 4 Albert Freeman 25
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Nimrod Freeman – age 26 and a 5’9” laborer. In 1864, he joined at Columbus, Ohio Co. C of the 27th USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out in 1865 at Smithville, North Carolina.
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George Stanley – age 21 and a 5’8” mulatto laborer. In 1864, he joined at Sandusky, Ohio Co. C of the 27th USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out in 1865 at Smithville, North Carolina.
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Charles Wheeler – Cuyahoga, County, Ohio (See No. 1 “Died”)
[African American man, full-length portrait, facing right] / photographic artist. B. Moses, Cor. Camp and Canal Sts., New Orleans. Creator(s): Moses, B. (Bernard), 1832-1899, photographer. Date Created/Published: [between 1864 and 1866]. Medium: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount : albumen ; 10 x 6 cm. loc.gov
Enlisted in Virginia:
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Barnett Quales – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 20 and a 5’9” laborer. In 1864, he joined at Camp Casey, Virginia Co. H of the 29th USCT infantry regiment. On detached service to work on military telegraph in 1865. Mustered out at Brownsville, Texas in 1865.
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John Henry Thomas – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 34. A 5’5.5” laborer. In 1864, he joined at Camp Casey, Virginia Co. K in the 34th USCT infantry regiment. October, 1865, he was imprisoned for two years under a general court martial for burglary in St. Augustine, Florida.
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William Rideout (Reidout) (Ridout) – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 18 and a 5’8” waiter. In 1863, he joined at Camp Casey, Virginia Co. C the 2nd USCT infantry regiment. Promoted to sergeant. Mustered out 1866 at Key West, Florida.
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Frank Walker – Masons Island, Virginia (See No. 2 “Wounded”)
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James R. Furguson (Ferguson) (Fergerson) – age 21 and a 5’8” mulatto-complexioned blacksmith. In 1863, he joined at Masons Island, Virginia Co. I of the 1st USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out in 1865 at Roanoke Island, North Carolina.loc.gov
Lived in 1870 in Fredericksville Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia: Name Age James Ferguson 29 Katie Ferguson 7 Thomas Ferguson 5 James C Ferguson 1/12
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Joseph White – age 23 and a 5’4” laborer. In 1864, he enlisted at Waterford, Virginia in Co. K of the 43rd USCT infantry regiment; appointed corporal In June, 1864. Mustered out in 1865 at Brownsville, Texas.
[Unidentified African American soldier] / Taken only at Alden, 503 Washington St., corner of West, Boston. Circle image head shot not used thin face stare Creator(s): Alden Photograph Company, photographer. Date Created/Published: [between 1877 and 1880] Medium: 1 photograph : round tintype ; 3.6 cm diameter (frame) loc.gov
Enlisted in Indianapolis and other locations in Indiana:
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Luke Burrows – age 22 and 5’9.5” “yellow”-complexioned laborer. In 1865, he joined at Indianapolis, Indiana Co. B of the 28th USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out in 1865, from hospital at Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Albert Cook – Jeffersonville, Indiana (See No. 1 “Died”)
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Jacob Burrows (Burrous) – Indianapolis, Indiana (See No. 1 “Died”)
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Thompson Burrs (Burns) – age 35 and 5’6” farmer. In 1865, he joined at Indianapolis, Indiana the 28th USCT infantry regiment. He was mustered out in May of 1865 in Indiana.
[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform] Date Created/Published: [between 1863 and 1865] strong face big round top hat Medium: 1 photograph : carte de visite-plate tintype, hand-colored ; 10.5 x 7.8 cm (case) loc.gov
Other locations where members of the USCT enlisted:
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Henry Robinson (Robison) – Cairo, Illinois ( See No.1 “Died”)
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Tom McCarty – at Union, Kentucky (See No.1 “Died”)
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Ambrose C. Jackson – Morristown, New Jersey (See No.1 “Died”)
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Charles Bentley – New Haven, Connecticut (See No. 1 “Died”)
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Frank Hill – born at Charlestown, age 23 and a 5’7” recruit. In 1863, he joined at New Bern, North Carolina Co. A of the 2nd USCT Colored Cavalry. Promoted to sergeant in 1864. Mustered out in Brazos Santiago, Texas in 1866.
Lived in 1880 in Travis, Texas: Occupation: Farm Hand Household Members: Name Age Jno. W. Hill 57 Barbara Hill 56 Clara Hill 23 Mary L. Hill 21 Ella Hill 21 Emma Hill 18 Frank Hill 40 Moses Hill 30
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Richard Burke – Ridgeway, WV. (See No. 2 “Wounded”)
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Abram Burris – age 33 and a 5’7” laborer, In 1864, he joined at Union, Kentucky Co. H of the 8th USCT heavy artillery. Died in hospital at Indianola, Texas August, 1865
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Tom (Toney) King – age 25 and a 5’4.5” farmer. In 1865, he joined at Montgomery, Alabama Co. H of the 50th USCT infantry regiment. In 1866, he mustered out at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Lived in 1880 at Vernon, Dallas County, Alabama: Occupation: Farm Hand Household Members: Name Age Tom King 40 Mary King 30 Luvenia King 10 Joel King 8
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Robert Powell – age 27 and a 5’7.5” farmer. In 1864, he joined at Macon, Missouri Co. C of the 18th USCT infantry regiment and was promoted to corporal. Mustered out in 1866 at Huntsville, Alabama.
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Alexander Ransom (Ranson) – age 32 and a farmer with hazel eyes and standing 5’6.5”. In 1865, he joined at Huntsville, Alabama Co. E of the 9th USCT heavy artillery. He was detailed as the company cook.
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Jessie S. Smith – age 30, very light complexion and 5’8.5” tall. In 1863, he joined at New Berne, North Carolina Co. G of the 35th USCT infantry regiment and was promoted to first sergeant in 1863. Saw action at Henry Hill, South Carolina in 1864.
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James Williams – Wilmington, North Carolina (See No. 4 Retired to Jefferson County)
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George Williams – Rome, Georgia (See No. 4 Retired to Jefferson County)
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Tecumsia (Tecumseh) McDonald – age 24 and a 5’6” teamster. In 1865, he joined at Savannah, Georgia Co. F of the 33rd USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out in 1866 at Charleston, South Carolina.
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Jordan Brown – age 24 and a 5’10” farmer. In 1863, he joined at Pine Bluff, Arkansas Co. I of the 54th USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out at Little Rock, Arkansas, September, 1866.
Lived in 1870 in Totaro, Brunswick County, Virginia: Name Age Jordan Brown 30 Jesse Brown 8 Ellen Brown 5
NO. 4 – THOSE WHO SURVIVED THE WAR AND RETURNED TO LIVE IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA AS REFLECTED IN THE CENSUS RECORD:
Detail from Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform with wife and two daughters] Date Created/Published: [between 1863 and 1865] Medium: 1 photograph : quarter-plate ambrotype ; 13.9 x 16.4 cm (frame) Summary: Photograph showing soldier in uniform, wife in dress and hat, and two daughters wearing matching coats and hats. (Source: Matthew R. Gross and Elizabeth T. Lewin, 2010). loc.govDetail from “Mustered out” colored volunteers at Little Rock, Arkansas loc.gov
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John Williams – age 30 and a 5’3.5” tailor. In 1864, he enlisted at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in Co. E of the 43rd USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out in 1865 at Brownsville, Texas
Lived in 1870 at Chapline, Jefferson County, West Virginia: Name Age Thomas Osborne 52 Abby G Osborne 46 Thomas F Osborne 16 Helen J Osborne 14 Harris C Osborne 12 Ida P Osborne 9 Annie Osborne 3 Ann Mason 16 B domestic servant Thomas Mitchell 18 B farm laborer John Williams 25 B farm laborer
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John W. Welcome – age 18 and a 5’6” barber. In 1863, he enlisted at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in Co. E of the 3rd USCT infantry regiment. In April, 1865 in Jacksonville, Florida, he was released from a month of confinement because no charges were filed and his superior described him as “an excellent” soldier.
Lived in 1900 at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia: Name Age John W Welcome 56 Annie Welcome 18
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Randolph Thornton – age 23 and a light-skinned, 5’5” farmer, In 1863, he enlisted at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in Co. C of the 3rd USCT, infantry regiment. Mustered out in 1865 at Jacksonville, Florida.
Lived in 1880 in Charlestown, West Virginia: Occupation: Keeping House Household Members: Name Age Randolph Thornton 50 Marier Thornton 40 Hanniah Thornton 14 Sameul Thornton 12 John H. Thornton 8 Gertrude Thornton 2
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Thomas J. Devonshire (See No. 2. – “Wounded”)
Lived until his death in 1917 in Shepherdstown. He and his wife Charity worked for Caroline “Danske” Dandridge at Rosebrake, he doing the heavy work required of her vast garden of flowers, from which she wrote garden articles for magazines in England and the United States. (Danske Dandridge Papers, Manuscript July, 1900 and Garden & Forest Magazine – loc.gov)
Rose Hill – findagrave.com – Aaron Lennox
Tom Devonshires finds Danske’s missing turkey
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George Johnson – age 18 and a 5’3” farmer. In 1864, he joined at Vicksburg, Mississippi Co. C of the 49th USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out 1866 at Vicksburg, Mississippi
Where George Johnson worked in 1870
Lived in 1870 in Averill, Jefferson County, West Virginia: Name Age Berley S Mcintire 34 Agnes J Mcintire 23 Effie M Mcintire 5 Harry Mcintire 2 Mary Mcintire 1 John C Betner 25 George Johnson 24 farm laborer
George W. Johnson Jr. – Johnsontown Cemetery, findagrave.com courtesy Monte Harding
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Thomas Frame – age 44 and a 5’7” “herdsman” with “hazel”-colored eyes, he joined at Vicksburg, Mississippi Co. B of the 50th USCT infantry regiment, was promoted to sergeant. Mustered out in 1866 at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Lived in 1890 in Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia – 1890 Veterans Schedule
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Jasper Thompson – born at Harper’s Ferry, age 20 and a 5’3” laborer. In 1864, he joined at Washington, D.C. Co. F of the 23rd USCT infantry regiment. Promoted to first sergeant February 3, 1865. On detached duty as an orderly July-August, 1864 at the regimental hospital. Promoted to corporal December, 1864. Promoted to first sergeant February, 1865. Mustered out at Brazos Santiago, Texas November, 1865.
Lived in 1880 Charlestown, Jefferson County, West Virginia: Occupation: Labor Name Age Jasper Thompson 33 Dolley Thompson 31 Solimon Thompson 9 Marier Thompson 8 David Thompson 7 Louesia Thompson 1 Joseph Thompson 4 Sariah Thompson 6
Murdered by a self-described white supremacist September, 1906.
Jasper Thompson’s Destiny Day by Jim Surkamp with Monique Crippen-Hopkins TRT: 52:28
His entire life story beginning with his ancestors at Claymont and Blakeley of the Washington family in this acclaimed video:
Jasper Thompson’s Destiny Day by Jim Surkamp with Monique Crippen-Hopkins
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George Williams – age 19 and a 5’5” farmer. In 1864, he enlisted at Rome, Georgia in Co. K of the 44th USCT infantry regiment. Captured late, 1864 at Dalton, Georgia. He was a prisoner of war, escaped March, 1865. No record of discharge and $300 bounty still due him until official discharge in 1876 at Washington, D.C.
Lived in 1870 in Chapline Township, West Virginia: Name Age John A Marshall 40 Susan E Marshall 32 Robert E Marshall 2 Lela Marshall 1 George Williams 25 (B) laborer Maria Blackburn 30 (B) domestic servant
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James Williams – age 19 and a 5’6” laborer. In 1863, he enlisted at Wilmington, North Carolina in Co. C of the 6th USCT infantry regiment. No additional records.
Lived in 1880 in Charlestown, West Virginia: Occupation: Laborer Household Members: Name Age James Williams 33 Louisa Williams 40 Mary Ellen Williams 15 Maria Jane Williams 17 Elizabeth Williams 9 Robert Williams 7 Bettie Williams 1
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William Paine (Payne) – born at Charlestown, age 26 and a 5’7” laborer. In 1864, he joined at Ross County, Ohio Co. E of the 27th USCT infantry regiment. Mustered out in 1865 at Smithville, North Carolina.
Lived in 1880 in Charlestown, Jefferson County, West Virginia: Occupation: Works at the Halltown Paper Mill
Jim Taylor, coach and biology teacher at Jefferson High School for many years, explains the early life of William H. Paine (from the video shown):
It begins with a woman named Rachel who came into the Halltown area around 1790 and she was referred to as the “African woman” which means at that time when they called you “the African,” that means you came directly from Africa into this country. She probably landed in the Tidewater area but she was brought into the Halltown area.
And she had a son named William H. Payne. Anyway he was a slave in the Halltown area, and he ran away a lot and the owner kept comin’ and getting him. Evidently they must have formed a fairly good relationship between the two.
Now, he became “a breeder.” Now “a breeder” was a slave that goes from plantation to plantation, or to a big breeding house and impregnated the slave women so they could make enough slaves to sell them South because the South didn’t have enough slaves. So Virginia became a slave-breeding state.
When he was set free, the owner told him: “Because of your service to me, I want you to go and find the last woman that you impregnated and the kid andI will give you and her a piece of land, and he gave my great-great-great grandfather – William H. Payne – land down there near Halltown and the area there was called Payne’s Hill and that’s where the history of my family sort of began. He was a mulatto. What characteristics he had that would qualify him as a breeder I don’t know. I don’t know about how tall he was he was, but there was something about him, I guess, that was the reason they used him – 24, 25 offsprings, I mean kids that he produced.And we do have that on tape because my cousin in Washington, lived with my great-grandmother in Halltown, when she was a little kid. And my great-grandmother would tell these stories about it. Then, she started doing research down in Washington.
Jim Taylor & His Family History (Mother’s Side) May, 2013 (captioned) TRT: 6:05
Detail from Headquarters Fifth Army Corps, Harrison’s Landing, James River, Va. Date Created/Published: August [8?], 1862. Medium: 1 photographic print : printing out paper print. Summary: Nine soldiers and an African American cook posed in front of tent. loc.gov
Detail from [Bermuda Hundred, Va. African-American teamsters near the signal tower] Date Created/Published: 1864. Medium: 1 negative : glass, wet collodion. Summary: Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, the Army of the James, June 1864-April 1865. Shows group of seven “contrabands” dressed in old Union uniforms standing in front of a wagon and shack. loc.gov
Detail from Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform with wife and two daughters] Date Created/Published: [between 1863 and 1865] Medium: 1 photograph : quarter-plate ambrotype ; 13.9 x 16.4 cm (frame) Summary: Photograph showing soldier in uniform, wife in dress and hat, and two daughters wearing matching coats and hats. (Source: Matthew R. Gross and Elizabeth T. Lewin, 2010). loc.gov
REFERENCES:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled military service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served with the United States Colored Troops, infantry organizations.
Compiled Military Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers. Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.
U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934.
